June 24, 2020
Pandemic project: The Woods
Bethlehem Township resident Dave Jacoby has put his creative
juices to work during the 2020 pandemic, creating artwork for his outdoor
gallery and backyard retreat among a stand of evergreens he and his wife,
Carol, planted 45 years ago as seedlings. They call it “The Woods.” Photo: Dave
Jacoby has created a quiet meditative spot under the evergreen trees in a
corner of his home in Bethlehem Township. A fire pit, chairs and bench allow
for conversation and relaxation, with artwork on display all around.
By Dana Grubb
Reopening churches
Knowing what is open
or closed, as well as what restrictions apply, has been a challenge for the
past 10 weeks. Beginning at 8 p.m. March 25, Northampton and Lehigh counties
have been under a “stay at home” order. For people of faith – who might have
expected First Amendment protections to afford houses of worship at least the
same level of openness as grocery stores – the situation has an additional
layer of frustration and confusion.
By Theresa O’Brien
Homeschooling during the pandemic
An estimated 55 million school children in the United States
remained out of their classrooms the past few months because of the
coronavirus. Parents already overwhelmed
with the responsibility of homeschooling are faced with having to continue home
studies this summer and possibly into the fall term. Photo: Nancy Elkoury is
homeschooling her children at their home in the Lehigh Valley, using supplies
provided by their school systems.
Seven-year-old Chelsea will enter third grade in the fall, and her
brother Caesar, who is finishing preschool, will graduate to kindergarten. Adding to her teaching responsibilities,
Elkoury works full time, spending two work days a week at the office. Her
husband owns his own business and also works full time. Like so many parents in
the same situation, she does the best she can.
By Carole Gorney
Wolf issues sports guidelines
Lehigh Valley sports programs are on the verge of getting back
together following preliminary guidelines released last week by Gov. Tom Wolf. The
press release stated that members of the PIAA can resume activities for
programs in the yellow and green phases of the COVID-19 plan.
By Peter Car
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The Sound of Summer
For almost 200 years, the
sound of the Allentown Band has been one of the beloved sounds of summer. But
this summer, the familiar drums, brass and woodwinds of the oldest civilian
concert band in the United States have been silenced. The Allentown Band was
founded in 1828. “I miss it so much,” says Ronald Demkee, conductor of the
60-person Allentown Band. “I miss making music and sharing music.”
By Kathy Lauer-Williams
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Analysis: Law enforcement and healthy living
Bethlehem: July 4th fireworks guidelines
Bethlehem Area SD: New budget-No tax increase
Bethlehem: Rose Garden farmers market opens
Bethlehem: Chief DiLuzio’s statement on Floyd’s murder
Community Partner: Roger Hudak
Freemansburg: BBQ food distribution
Lehigh Valley: Area turns green on Friday
Lehigh Valley: Area turns green on Friday
Northampton County; Council to oversee CARES funds
Saucon Valley: Budget deficit may prove painful
Student profile: Isabella Lopez, LC Academy
High school news report: Charter Arts by Mercedes Lobb
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