BETHLEHEM PRESS

September 9, 2015

COVER STORY
Sex trafficking
It’s closer to home than you think
Girl meets boy. Boy tells girl she is his girlfriend. Sounds like a typical love story. But in this girl’s story, her boyfriend starts a pimping business selling his girl. In 2011, when the girl’s parents came to Truth for Women Center’s President Kim Checkeye looking for help for their daughter, Checkeye saw the need for a safe home for women who were victims of sex trafficking.By Carol Smith

SIDEBAR

My Sister’s Closet open ins Easton

A new My Sister’s Closet with 1,600 square feet of space has opened in Easton at 305 Village at Stones Crossing. My Sister’s Closet manager Chris Zweifel and Michelle Orr, vice president of My Sister’s Closet and Events, cut the ribbon for the new store’s opening July 28. In 2014, the scope of My Sister’s Closet grew, says Orr. “We continue to build relationships with the community and have increased the number of wonderful volunteers that give of their time on a weekly basis,” she said.By Carol Smith

MILESTONES
Run to the sound of guns … And be a servant leader
Many of us have seen the best and worst in leadership throughout the course of our careers as airmen. Usually we can think of two names, one good and one bad, that personify each extreme of the leadership spectrum. This reality leads to the fact that even though we are called to be leaders in military service, not all of us have shown that capability. However, leaders are NOT born, but rather developed through a combination of training, mentorship and opportunity. This is why all of us can be leaders, not just a select few. But being a leader is a choice – a choice between staying in your foxhole or running toward the sound of the guns.
Commentary by Maj. Tim Grebs

COMMUNITY
Golfers try to beat the heat
The 2015 Walla Gazoo golf tournament and clambake held on a sultry Aug. 17 at the Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course featured 120 golfers, according to Lynn Cunningham, vice president of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Bethlehem office. Cunningham called the Walla Gazoo event the oldest running golf tournament in the Lehigh Valley, having begun in the 1950s. National Penn Insurance was the tournament sponsor. Cunningham said proceeds from the event will benefit initiatives in the Bethlehem Chamber office.
By Dana Grubb

HELLERTOWN
A great day in the park
Dimmick Park was home to the 14th annual Hellertown-Lower Saucon Community Day Aug. 22. Community Day is planned each year to act as a bridge among the businesses, organizations and residents, encouraging cultural connectivity and social interaction. Presented by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce, the event featured over 60 vendors from all areas of the community, showcasing various products and services, ranging from food and community clubs to assistance with funeral needs. Photo: The Girl Scouts of the Saucon Valley proudly present the flags at the opening of the festivities.
By Lisa Sasserath Boehm

SUMMER’S END
Muhlenberg Festival
The 54th annual Muhlenberg Summer Festival had mostly good weather during its four-day run Aug. 19-22. Enthusiastic crowds came out for a large carnival-like event with free admission except for midway rides. A variety of tents featured one of the area’s largest arts and craft shows, KiddieLand activities, Mora Club books and household used items sale, and free musical performances under the big tent. Photo: Henry Richter bites into an ear of corn as his mother Teri helps him. “He likes corn on the cob,” said Ms. Richter of Bethlehem.
By Tim Gilman

BETHLEHEM SPORTS
Hurricanes knock off Bethlehem Catholic
To say that Liberty fans have been waiting a long time for a moment like Saturday night is an understatement. Amidst all the pressure of registering a trademark victory during the John Truby era, the Hurricanes went out and posted an impressive 39-34 win over Bethlehem Catholic to kick-start their season on the right foot.
By Peter Car

LEHIGH VALLEY FOCUS
That 20^th anniversary season
Emanuel Ax in ASO concert celebrates conductor’s tenure
By Diane Wittry

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: BAPL book sale opens Sept. 16Bethlehem: HARB grants certificates for 3 projectsBethlehem: Laros Foundation gifts Hispanic CenterBethlehem: Moravian College seeks new health science buildingBethlehem: Zoners approve Atiyeh Linden Street residential complexBethlehem: Aldi opens at Valley PlazaNorthampton County: Training time at county jail reduced 65%

Lehigh Valley: Dent, Cartwright weigh in on proposed Iran nuclear deal

AARP: Beware of grandparenting scams
PSBA: Buses back on the road

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September 16, 2015

COVER STORY

Remembering 911-Freedom HS

At 5:30 a.m. Sept. 11, Jenna Dobos, Megan Eltringham and the rest of the Freedom Hs Republican Patriots Club (RPC) were not asleep, even though it was the end of the second week of school. They were not even intermittently hitting their snooze buttons, as many high-schoolers were at that time. Instead, they were planting American flags in the ground in front of Freedom HS along Chester Road in Bethlehem Township. Photo: Chris Poczak, a member of the RPC, solemnly places the last flag into the soil. As he does so, the gravity of the occasion is not lost on him.
By Ross Sonnenblick

SteelStacks hosts remembrance

Patriots Day activities at SteelStacks included music, a moment of silence, a visit by a Bethlehem Fire Department pumper, and remembrance for the many victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks 14 years ago in New York City, Washington, D.C. and western Pennsylvania. ArtsQuest president and CEO Kassie Hilgert welcomed hundreds of participants calling for a moment of silence prior to the presentation of colors by the Allentown and Lehigh Valley Civil Air Patrol Squadrons and performance of the Star Spangled Banner by Charter High School for the Arts alumna Nailah Vazquez. Above: The crowd recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the Patriots Day ceremony.

By Dana Grubb

COMMUNITY

Getting ready for October CROP Walk
Walking can stop hunger. Around the corner and around the world. Maurice Bloem, executive vice president of Church World Service, is walking 100 miles to promote the organization’s annual CROP Walk, which raises funds to help the hungry locally as well as internationally. Last weekend, his walk began at Hugh Moore Park in Easton, continued through Freemansburg and ended in Allentown. Photo: Members of the local CROP Walk committee welcome Maurice Bloem during a stop at the Ice House in Bethlehem. Bloem is executive vice president of Church World Service, which organizes the CROP walks to help the hungry. On the stairs, from top, Matisse Bloem, Liesbeth Bloem, Maurice Bloem, Matt Piszel, Helen Foraste and Patrick Walker. In front is Claire Larkin.
By Michelle Meeh

BUSINESS

Moravian Village opens new dining area
Residents of Moravian Village and officials from the Moravian community celebrated the official opening of a new dining area and kitchen at Moravian Village in late July.
By Dana Grubb

ED’S WORLD

Graphic commentary by Ed Courrier

SOUTH BETHLEHEM

New Charter Arts building welcome first students
The brand new Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts is now open, and the students are undoubtedly enjoying the remarkable new building and all the many, many improvements over the former factory they previously inhabited. On a boiling hot Sept. 3 afternoon, officials, students and supporters gathered outside the East Third Street building’s front doors for the official ribbon cutting followed by a blessedly cool tour of the facility. Photo: The Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts’ brand new building opened its doors to students for class Sept. 9.
By Nate Jastrzemski

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Field hockey: ‘Pates knock off Parkland

At a reception prior to the formal dedication program, Moravian Village residents enjoy sampling a variety of culinary treats provided by Executive Chef Frank Mehall and his staff. Resident Norma Dellorto called the dining and kitchen expansion very important.
By Peter Car

LEHIGH VALLY FOCUS

State Theatre: ‘It’s never been better’

It’s the 89th season for The State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, which qualifies it as one of the longest-running, if not the longest-running, venues in continuous operation for professional entertainment in the Lehigh Valley. Season highlights include Brian Wilson, Johnny Rivers, Joel McHale, Jackie Evancho, David Sedaris, Rockapella, “Elf The Musical” and “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Water authority impatient for pipeline news
Bethlehem: City is quietly working wonders in sustainability
Bethlehem: A bit of shade: How a tree helps
Fountain Hill: Council seeks to rebuild zoning board
West Bethlehem: Neighbors go shopping for a good cause
Lehigh Valley: Habitat partners with ArtsQuest on scholarship program

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September 23, 2015

COVER STORY

911 softball: Firefighters regain bragging rights

Patriot Day is a sad day for many people, especially first responders. But Bethlehem’s police and firefighters have an unusual and particularly American way of remembering the 9/11 tragedy. They play ball. Life goes on. Photo: Police and firefighters offer a prayer and pledge allegiance before facing off.

By Bernie O’Hare

BETHLEHEM-ELIAS MARKET

The zoning case that won’t go away

Nearly two years ago, the Pa. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the proposed business expansion of Elias Market, located on Linden Street in Bethlehem. That should have ended a case that spawned multiple zoning hearing board decisions, a lost transcript that required more hearings and numerous court reviews along the way. Photo: Gus Elias is spending $100,000 for improvements above and beyond the conditions imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board.
By Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY

Remembering a public servant
The Bethlehem City Democratic Committee sponsored a tree planting recently, to honor and remember former city councilman and city controller Dave DiGiacinto. Known as “DiGi” to many friends and family, the 61-year-old DiGiacinto passed away unexpectedly this past January. Democratic committee chairwoman Olga Gonzalez remembered DiGiacinto for his many contributions to the city and party organization. The City of Bethlehem supported the initiative, which was attended by DiGiacinto’s mother Anne, son Luke, former wife Kelly, and a number of DiGiacinto’s friends.
By Dana Grubb

COMMUNITY

YWCA hosts awards banquet

YWCA annual award winners at the conclusion of the banquet program are Mike O’Rourke, Women’s Empowerment; Frances Hesselbein, special honored guest as One of World’s 50 Greatest Leaders; Stacey Zaremba, Racial Justice; and Amy Koch, volunteer of the year.

By Tim Gilman

BUSINESS

Multi-national businesses open warehouses

Bethlehem has witnessed a pair of grand, celebratory business openings recently, but few beyond staff, managers and local officials were witness to the boisterous goings-on. That’s because in each case, first Wal-Mart and then England-based Primark, the facilities in question were massive new distribution complexes along Commerce Center Boulevard, between the city proper and Hellertown. Photo: This distribution center is the first North American expansion of European fashion retailer Primark. It measures 677,088 square-feet - the size of 12 football fields - yet is only half the size of Wal-Mart’s new internet-order-only distribution facility up the road.

By Nate Jastrzemski

WAFFLES

Jeffrey Young: So many variables
A wise man once asserted, “Time is the greatest commodity. You can’t get more of it.” That wise man was Jeffrey Young, who teaches calculus and chairs the Math Department at Freedom HS. During the school year, he does that five days a week.
By Ross Sonnenblick

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

The secret life in a Fountain Hill mansion

The judicious real estate transactions of Philadelphia attorney Tinsley Jeter enabled him to purchase “Fontainebleau,” the former estate of Charles Fiot. In 1866, Jeter parceled the 146-acre estate into building lots. Once developed, the neighborhood was blessed with “phenomenal sunsets,” reported the Bethlehem Times, “remarkably grand and glorious sunsets” that turned Fountain Hill to a “Golden Hill,” a name it had received many years earlier. Along Wyandotte Street, the eastern slope of Fountain Hill attracted commercial merchants and industrial managers of South Bethlehem.

By Ken Raniere

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Liberty volleyball off to hot start

Liberty knew they had a good volleyball team heading into this season and it’s carrying that into this year as they’re 6-1 so far. Head coach Missy Lynn has seen improvement from a year ago, and hopes her team can push things even further heading into this week’s slate of contests against East Stroudsburg North and Allen.

By Peter Car

LEHIGH VALLEY FOCUS

Papal Mass viewing at SteelStacks

Fun family activities, delicious ethnic foods and selfies with a Pope Francis pop-up are among the many activities and attractions guests can enjoy as the Diocese of Allentown and ArtsQuest partner to host a special Viewing Event of the Papal Mass in Philadelphia on three outdoor screens at SteelStacks starting at noon Sept. 27. The Papal Mass Viewing Event at SteelStacks, First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem, is designed to be an afternoon of fellowship and family coinciding with Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia. The event, which is free and open to the public, culminates with the airing of the Pope’s Papal Mass for the World Meeting of Families, scheduled for 4 p.m.

By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: District readies parents for weak PSSA results

Bethlehem: Protestor picket Stefko adult book store

Bethlehem: CACLV keeps West Side program alive

Bethlehem: Illick Mills great fit for city, club

Bethlehem: HOM sweet HOM

Northampton County: Sheriff completes training

Northampton County: Drug forfeiture program tops $2M

Bethlehem Township: New fire marshal sworn-in

Bethlehem Township: Solicitor wants better pipeline information

South Bethlehem: A party for town & gown

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Up Close and Personal:

Freedom High School graduate participates in Papal Mass

by CAROLE GORNEY

Special to the Bethlehem Press

When Pope Francis I celebrates Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Sunday, among those actually helping with the historic event will be Freedom HS graduate Rachel Pardoe, now a freshman at St. Joseph’s University.

Pardoe is among the fortunate 80,000 who received advance tickets to view the Mass within the special three-block zone in front of the altar, but she was also privileged to actually be in vited to participate in the ceremony. She got so lucky because she is involved in a service organization called Philadelphia Service Immersion Program, or PSIP, through her university. She moved in to her dorm at St. Joe’s four days early this past summer and spent the time working on a vegetable garden project for the community in West Kensington. Later, all those involved with PSIP were sent emails inviting them to apply for a Papal Mass ticket, so she applied.

On the day she received her ticket, she said she was told that she would be helping organize and distribute communion. Other than that, she would have to wait until the day of the Mass to learn exactly what her duties would be.

"We have to leave campus on Sunday morning at 7:30, go through security and practice at noon," Pardoe said during an interview on the Friday before the Mass. She said she was really excited. "It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

That opportunity is also one huge challenge. An estimated 500,000 worshipers are expected to receive communion, with some 1,500 priests to distribute the wafers to everyone in 20 minutes.

The Mass, with Pope Francis I as the main celebrant, officially closes the triennial World Meeting of Families 2015 held last week at the Philadelphia Convention Center. More than 1.5 million people, wanting to be a part of history, will crowd the streets of Philadelphia on the mile-long parkway, in Love Park or around City Hall. Most of them will actually view the Mass on giant television screens.

Which brings up an important point for Catholics who plan to watch the Papal Mass on televisions either at home or at Steel Stacks in South Bethlehem. Doing so does not fulfill their obligation to attend Mass on Sunday. They actually have to be on the streets in Philadelphia, watching one of those screens.

Don’t blame the writer. She’s just the messenger.

September 30, 2015

COVER STORY

SteelStacks hosts Papal Party

SteelStacks hosted a papal party Sunday afternoon to celebrate the visit of Pope Francis to the United States. A variety of music, activities for children, religious and food vendors were scheduled to coincide with the 4 p.m. live TV viewing on three giant screens of the pope’s historic public Mass in Philadelphia before his return flight to Rome at night. Left: Courtney Gomber takes a selfie with her Bethlehem Catholic HS schoolmate Raymond Glenser and a lifesize cardboard cutout of Pope Francis at SteelStacks Sunday afternoon. The two were taking a break from helping with the Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown booth.

By Tim Gilman

Freedom grad participates in Papal Mass

When Pope Francis I celebrated Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia Sunday, among those actually helping with the historic event was Freedom HS graduate Rachel Pardoe, now a freshman at St. Joseph’s University.
By Carole Gorney

St. Anne’s student mark Pope’s US visit

Some St. Anne’s School students in their Pope Francis T-shirts cheer as the Catholic Spirit Day Papal celebration parade passes outside the Bethlehem school.
By Tim Gilman

BETHLEHEM

New police horse ready for duty
Police and Lehigh University officials welcomed a new officer to the city’s ranks on a beautiful Sept. 24 morning, and under the Red White and Blue in front of the historic University Center announced the young stallion’s name: Asa. The addition of the brown and white horse is a continuation of the ongoing partnership between the college and the city, and was paid for by a Lehigh donation to the Friends of the Bethlehem Police Mounted Unit nonprofit, which supports the animals’ care year round. Photo: Officer Jon Buskirk and Pharaoh, left, help introduce Asa and his rider, Officer Jason Holschwander, to friends and passing students.
By Nate Jastrzemski

SOUTH BETHLEHEM

Sesquicentennial banner unveiled

The South Bethlehem Historical Society has decided to celebrate the milestone through the offering of a reproduction limited edition of the semi-centennial booklet printed in 1915 and by placing street banners throughout the City’s current south side environs. At the Society’s annual meeting Sept. 26, current President Stephen Barron Jr. unveiled the final design of the banner. Barron said that the Historical Society will coordinate their placement with Lehigh University’s initiatives to recognize the University’s 150th anniversary, by working with the City to have the banners installed.

By Dana Grubb

LEHIGH VALLEY

Driverless trucks can save lives
A lead vehicle sends commands to the following driverless (ATMA) vehicle during the demonstration. The technology was developed by Micro Systems, Inc., a Kratos Company and uses a NAV Module on the human driven vehicle which transmits GPS position data to the unmanned vehicle, which uses the data to mimic the speed and path of the lead vehicle.
By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

A pleasure boat to Calypso Island

There once sat a lush and beautiful island in the Lehigh River close to the town of Bethlehem. The 13-acre island was located about a half-mile west of where the Hill-to-Hill Bridge spans the Lehigh River today. For many years prior to the arrival of the first European settlers, members of the Lenni Lanape tribe used the island as a resting stop during their long canoe trips up and down the river. Located around the island were excellent spots to fish for shad and to harvest mussels and oysters. The Lenape used fish traps, nets, spears and bows and arrows.

By Karen M. Samuels

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Liberty tops Whitehall
If there was one test that Liberty’s football team passed in last week’s 42-7 victory over Whitehall, it was their ability to bounce back from a defeat the previous week to Nazareth. Photo: Nasir Legree finds running room during last week’s win over Whitehall.
By Peter Car

LV FOCUS
The Allentown Symphony celebrates songs of
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created a string of outstanding Broadway musical successes in the 1940s and ‘50s during what is considered by most the “Golden Age” of musical theater. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s outstanding Broadway successes include “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King And I” and “The Sound Of Music.”

By Don Demkee

OTHER STORIES

Another View: Pope Francis-Sinner and prophet
Northampton County: Services continue despite state budget impasse
Northampton County: Brown taps former Allentown HR director
Bethlehem: Roy reviews successes challenges

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Oct. 7, 2015

COVER STORY
Little bits add up
Ellie Stein and mom, Morgan. Ellie’s family hopes to raise $15,000 as its contribution to the $22,000 it costs for 4 Paws for Ability to train a service dog specific to Ellie’s needs. So far, the Keller Williams agents in the office where Stein works have contributed, as have friends and family, but they still have a lot to raise. Stein hopes to have all the money raised by Christmas, so they can start the next step - the 12 to 18 month training period the organization needs to train Ellie’s dog.

By Joanna Ireland

LEHIGH VALLEY
‘No one will go to bed hungry’
The Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (CACLV) has received a half-million dollar donation to help pay off the $3 million bank loan on its new expanded food distribution warehouse in East Allen Township. Executive Director Alan Jennings made the surprise announcement to the 250 people attending CACLV’s annual meeting and luncheon commemorating the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty. Photo: When the wait staff at the Renaissance Hotel get up to sing spontaneously during the luncheon, CACLV Executive Director Alan Jennings joins in to sing “Where’s the Love.” Singing with him are Tyrae McDuffie, Naiah Collymore and Tamara Burgos.
By Carole Gorney

PEOPLE
Pope visit a lifetime memoryPope Francis I’s visit to the United States is now a memory, and Rachel Pardoe of Bethlehem Township has her own personal memories that she says she will never forget. A recent graduate of Freedom HS and now a freshman at St. Joseph’s University, Pardoe felt privileged to work as a papal assistant during the pope’s open-air Sunday Mass in Philadelphia, helping distribute communion to an estimated half-million worshipers.
By Carole Gorney

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK
The power of the press
The power of the press rests in the ability of journalists to hold government accountable, to mobilize public opinion on matters that are important to individuals, communities or the nation, and to provide necessary information of value. Notice in those words not a mention of celebrity content, mobile devices nor “aspirational” reportage that feels good without doing any good.
By Gene Policinski

COMMUNITY
Vegfest: A festival for healthy food
The 5th annual VegFest took place along the South Bethlehem Greenway. More than 70 food, craft and organizational vendors turned out for the popular vegan and sustainable living event. There was also a Farmers Market, a Beer Garden, a food court, a speakers’ tent featuring notable vegans, food preparation demonstrations and live music on two stages. The free Saturday event was organized by the Downtown Bethlehem Association of the Bethlehem branch of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. Photo: The Taza Food truck and long line of VegFesters are part of an afternoon view of VegFest and neighboring booths and their visitors.By Tim Gilman

CLASSROOM

Technology updates make students more competitiveIn a world where the use of technology is a reality in all markets, the school district’s investment in increased tech in the classroom is a sure-fire way to enhance the education each child is receiving. Photo: Nitschmann sixth-graders Matt Byrnes, Gianna Mineo, Tori Horvath and Angelina Haas use wireless devices to practice their math skills.
By Catherine McClellan

BETHLEHEM SPORTS
Maff 2^nd at EPCBethlehem Catholic senior Nick Maff could almost taste his second consecutive Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC) golf championship. With four holes to play, he was stationed at 1-under par and leading the pack. His final four holes, however, was a stretch he would like to forget.By Todd Kress

LV FOCUS

‘The Addams Family’ opens Civic’s season

A four-note harpsichord arpeggio. “Snap! snap!”You know the sound.“They’re creepy and they’re kooky,Mysterious and spooky,They’re all together ooky,The Addams Family.”You know the lyrics (written by Hollywood composer Vic Mizzy).It’s “The Addams Family: The Broadway Musical,” in its Lehigh Valley regional theater debut, Oct. 9 -25, opening the 88th season of Civic Theatre of Allentown, just in time for the season of Halloween.
By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

South Bethlehem: 20/20 Vision for the SouthsideSouth Bethlehem: Rain delays start of Oktoberfest
ethlehem: School district has substitute shortage
Northampton County: Brown proposes no tax increase budget
Northampton County: 911 workers honored

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October 14, 2015

COVER STORY

Martin Tower’s zoning reviewed

City officials took time to thoroughly explain a proposed zoning change at the Martin Tower site at a meeting Oct. 6, while members of the public waited for their turn to weigh in on the proposal at a public hearing at the Bethlehem City Council regular meeting. The proposal would change the zoning to office mixed use (OMU) from a CM-LTN Landmark conservation and traditional neighborhood overlay district. Photo: Martin Tower is a 21-story vacant building that once served as Bethlehem Steel’s HQ. Built in 1971, it was the workplace for 1,800 Steel employees. It is actually part of a 53-acre tract located near Route 378. In 2003, it was assessed at $15.8 million. Last year, that assessment had dropped to $4.6 million. City taxes on the property have dropped from $178,000 in 2003 to $25,000 this year.

By Michelle Meeh

NEWS ANALYSIS

Can Bethlehem merchants survive CRIZ?

If Bethlehem is the jewel of the Lehigh Valley, its Historic and Southside shopping districts are its two brightest stars. Iconic shops like the Aardvark Sports Shop and Donegal Square blend nicely with the Moravian Book Shop, arguably the oldest operating bookstore in the world. Across the river, Homebase Skate Shop, the Southside 313 Bar and Cutters Bike Shop are just a few destinations dotting the Greenway between Third and Fourth streets. Anchoring both these districts is Hotel Bethlehem, site of Bethlehem’s first house, where 14 Moravian missionaries huddled on Christmas Eve 1741 to sing in honor, not of Jerusalem, but “Lowly Bethlehem.” Photo: “Look outside, do you see anyone on the sidewalk?” asks Moravian Book Shop’s Dana DeVito. “Bethlehem is at a tipping point. We need to pay attention to what we have down here and take care of it.”

By Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY

Open Gate farm tour sites welcome visitors

A swinging good time is had by best friends Reilly Wuertele and Bailey Orth, both of Bethlehem, in a hay pit at Amore Farms along Route 512, south of Bath and just north of Hanover Township. Bailey was the birthday girl at an Amore Farms Fall Party. “She loves it,” said Amy Wuertele, who has booked the venue several times for her children. Amore was one of 16 farms in Northampton County participating in the free Open Gate Farm Tour. The Penn State Extension self-guided countryside activity is popular with local families and individuals who can continue the rustic adventure by visiting farms throughout Lehigh County Oct. 17 and 18, 1-5 p.m. Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem is also participating in the family-friendly event and offers a historical twist to visitors. For additional information, call 610-391-9840.

By Tim Gilman

COMMUNITY

Russian days celebrated in Bethlehem

What began as a fundraiser to help pay off a mortgage has grown into the Russian Days Festival that celebrated its 34th year this September. Sponsored by the 99-year-old St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, the first festival was held after the church moved from Southside Bethlehem to its current north Bethlehem location on Bridle Path Road. Photo: Church President Sandi Keysock takes her turn on the serving line, dishing up halupkies, a cabbage roll stuffed with meat and other fillings.It is a favorite of ethnic cuisines in the Balkans, central, northern and eastern Europe.

By Carole Gorney

WAFFLES

Simplicity Itself with Raegan Pechar

Raegan Pechar had rejected dozens of dresses by the time she decided to try one on. She had already plowed through the selection at the Lehigh Valley Mall, and now she was scrutinizing the inventory at the King of Prussia Shopping Center. Raegan, a senior at Freedom HS, was on a mission: she had to purchase a suitably stylish dress for Freedom’s Homecoming Dance.

By Ross Sonnenblick

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Liberty shocks Parkland

It wasn’t a great start, but it certainly was a tremendous finish last Friday night when Liberty hosted Parkland in the biggest season matchup of East Penn Conference powers. After falling behind early, Liberty scored 27 unanswered points en route to a 41-34 victory over the previously unbeaten Trojans (5-1) to mark a significant victory for the Hurricanes (5-1).

By Peter Car

LV FOCUS

Brian Wilson – No Pier Pressure

The title of “No Pier Pressure,” Brian Wilson’s latest album, is a pun. And a good one. “My daughter Daria came up with that title,” says Wilson in a recent phone interview from his home in California. Longtime fans of Wilson, co-founder and main songwriter, arranger and producer for The Beach Boys, may wonder if there isn’t a bit of irony in the title. If there is, Wilson isn’t letting on. Brian Wilson, regarded as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, with Al Jardine, an original member of The Beach Boys.

By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Recent library sale nets $10,000 plus
Bethlehem: Stadiums, wireless upgrades coming to district
Bethlehem: Faccinetto concerned about tax brief bill
Bethlehem: NAACP talks education
Lehigh Valley: Via walk goes the distance
Northampton Counting: Gaming Board says income on target
Saucon Valley: Administrator to get pay raise
South Bethlehem: PPL WLVT naming rights sponsor
South Bethlehem: Task force talks park and parking

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October 21, 2015

COVER STORY

Pa. Health Study: County by county

Think you need to take better care of yourself? Locally, we’re actually doing better than many Pennsylvanians. A recent study ranked each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties in matters of health, and Lehigh and Northampton, which contain the state’s third largest metropolitan area – the Lehigh Valley – both finished toward the top third.

By Nate Jastrzemski and Chris Parker

Illustration by Ed Courrier

COMMUNITY

Classic Celtic moments

A lively Irish band performs on the Main Street stage during the 28th annual Celtic Classic in downtown Bethlehem. The popular outdoor performance site returned to the festival for its second year. The Celtic Cultural Alliance of Bethlehem organizes the popular festival, said to be the largest free Celtic event in the United States.

By Tim Gilman, Carol Gorney and Ed Courrier

PEOPLE

Centenarian birthday party
Century Club celebration attendees gather outside the Borchert home for a historical photo with some 45 family members and friends as the party was coming to a close. Margaret Cerne Firuta sits in the center of the large group with her sister-in-law Florence Firuta and daughter Linda Borchert on each side.s

By Tim Gilman

DOWNTOWN

Penn Staters party in Bethlehem

Several hundred visitors came to downtown Bethlehem for Penn State Lehigh Valley Day Aug. 1 for a downtown party on historic Main Street. Besides a variety of activities including food and live music, the second-year event for Penn State alumni, students and friends served as a fundraiser to support the fight against pediatric cancer. The Penn State Lehigh Valley campus, Hotel Bethlehem and Downtown Bethlehem Association with its stores and businesses partnered together and raised a reported $3,600. Photo: The Nittany Lion greets young Mary Ann Lutz held by her grandmother Mary Grace Bruemer of Allentown. Mary Ann’s mother, Laura Aruenter, is a Penn State graduate.

By Tim Gilman

BUSINESS

Accessibility is key at this fitness center

Distancing itself stylistically from the cavernous and expensive gyms popularized on TV, Fit City recently opened in Easton, stressing a warm, personalized experience welcoming to any and all. Emily Schneider, trained in kinesiology, manages the business which her family dreamed of for nearly a decade. Photo: Co-owner Liz Schneider and sister and Manager Emily Schneider demonstrate how one of their overhead presses can easily accommodate a wheelchair. Emily says their recombination bikes and skier machines are likewise rearrangeable for disabled patrons’ needs. Her favorite is a fit-light trainer, which monitors and analyzes usage through a tablet to customize workouts.

By Nate Jastrzemski

CLASSROOM

Shockingly fun: Students get a safety lesson
Students at William Penn ES on Main Street were treated to a safety lecture they actually laughed though Oct. 7. Sponsored by PPL Electric, The Safety Detectives in Hot Pursuit! - a delightfully goofy show designed to teach kids all about electricity dangers and appliance safety - came to several area schools all the way from Minneapolis, Minn. The two young actors were from the National Theatre for Children, which produces many educational productions and materials. The performance was developed by the Electrical Safety Foundation International nonprofit.
By Nate Jastrzemski

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

District tennis: Peterson, Conrad win

Samantha Peterson and Madelyn Conrad were crowned District XI Doubles Tennis champions on Monday afternoon at Lehigh University where they won their matches 6-0, 6-1 against Kaitlyn Swint and Natalie Sinai. Peterson said, “It’s just awesome. We’ve been playing doubles together for three years, and we were determined to get here.” The Liberty pair began the tournament with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Emmaus, followed by a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Freedom, a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Nazareth, and a 6-0, 7-6 win over Southern Lehigh.

By Katie McDonald

LV FOCUS

Chillin’ with history

The Moravian Book Shop candlelit evening tours journey into the intriguing paranormal history of Bethlehem. “Historic Haunts Of Downtown Bethlehem,” now in its seventh year, is hosted by 13 tour guides who, dressed in full period costume, regale attendees with fascinating facts and folklore about 10 local establishments.

By Camille Capriglione

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: PSSA scores are in

Bethlehem Township: Board decides to use ‘common sense’

Fountain Hill: Council agrees to help fill hole

Hanover Township: HYDAC adds jobs to meet demands

Northampton County: Donaher seeks hotel tax grant control

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October 28, 2015

COVER STORY
‘Not Flying Alone ‘ in many ways
Ray Lemmon, 86, Bethlehem resident and author of “Not Flying Alone: An Autobiography,” says the people he has met through flying and through religious study have all had a profound influence on his life. Photo: Margaret and Ray Lemmon. Margaret passed away in 2011. “She loved it here,” Ray says. “The thought that she could return was almost too much for her,” he says. “It was a precious moment.”
By Michelle Meeh

ANALYSIS

Pay-to-play in Bethlehem

Just before Independence Day, federal agents descended upon Allentown City Hall with a search warrant and subpoena for information concerning numerous contracts with entities that just happened to be campaign contributors to Mayor Edwin Pawlowski. Just a week later, the same thing happened in Reading. Since that time, Reading’s then City Council President Francis Acosta and prominent Lehigh Valley entrepreneur Ramzi Haddad have both pleaded guilty to public corruption in what appears to be a major investigation into illegal pay-to-play. Could the same thing happen in Bethlehem? Photo: Rachel Griffith, manager at Apollo Grill, has been circulating a petition asking Bethlehem Council to protect Historic Downtown and Southside merchants in any rezoning of Martin Tower.

By Bernie O’Hare

LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP

Landfill owner dumps $95,600 into council race
At a time when pay-to-play has caught the attention of federal authorities in Allentown and Reading, and has even raised eyebrows in Bethlehem, IESI Corporation has quietly dumped $95,600 into the Lower Saucon Township Council race, according to campaign finance reports on file at the Northampton County elections office. Its goal is to remove landfill opponents Priscilla M deLeon and David Willard, who currently sit on council. It is supporting incumbent Tom Maxfield and challenger Sandra Yerger. Photo: Tipping fees and property taxes from Bethle-hem Landfill, located at 2325 Applebutter Road in Lower Saucon Township, contribute $2 million of the Lower Saucon Township’s $6.1 million annual revenue, according to township recoreds and published reports.
By Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY

Hurricane brings gift to Valley soup kitchens
Progressive Waste Solutions’ Bethlehem Landfill (formerly IESI) and 4 Bandits BBQ announced recently that the companies had the unexpected opportunity to donate $6,000 worth of prepared food to local soup kitchens due to Hurricane Joaquin. The Bethlehem Landfill had scheduled an open house at their facility on Applebutter Road for Saturday, Oct. 3.Due to a forecast of high winds, the event was cancelled, and the company and their caterer were left with a tremendous amount of food. Soup kitchens at Christ Church UCC of Bethlehem and Bath Church-United Church of Christ received their savory gifts Oct. 3, which included enough food to distribute that day and more to freeze for the future. The Pembroke Road Salvation Army’s gift was delivered Oct. 4. The dishes included pulled pork, barbeque chicken and a host of sides. Photo: Summer Baker, daughter of 4 Bandits BBQ owners Brian and Stephanie Baker, helps deliver donated food from Bethlehem Landfill’s cancelled open house event to the Pembroke Road Salvation Army.
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SOUTHSIDE

Final Steeples & Steel tours Oct. 31
The last Steeples and Steel Tours by the Southside Historical Society and the Steelworkers’ Archives Inc. conclude this Saturday, Oct. 31. Two tours at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. start at St. John’s Windish Church at 617 E. Fourth St. The mini-bus tour commences with a visit of South Bethlehem historic ethnic churches and a special stop at one pre-selected site. The final tour features stops at Holy Infancy Roman Catholic Church and St. Michael’s Cemetery. A one-hour bus ride tour follows with a visit to remnants of the Bethlehem Plant area with a steelworker guide. The tour features a “Steelworker overtime bag lunch” for participants. Reservations are required with info at www.steelworkersarchives.com or 610-861-0600. An open house at St. John’s Windish is free to the public on tour days. The popular tours of historical South Bethlehem should resume next year after the winter season. Photo: Tour guide Frank Behum calls to Steeples and Steel Tour visitors to board the bus for the former Bethlehem Steel Plant. The former steelworker and Archives president conducted the second part of the tour.

By Tim Gilman

SOUTH BETHLEHEM

NCC’s open house
shows why it’s
among the best
With campuses located in Monroe County, Bethlehem Township and on Bethlehem’s Southside, Northampton Community College is considered among the best in the country. It proved that at a recent Fowler Center, which is impossible to complete in just one day. Tobor the Robot, EMT demos, the Fab Lab and cooking classes are just some of the school’s practical productions. In addition, there’s a reading room for area children, filled to the brim with books.
By Bernie O’Hare

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

Bethlehem
contractor under
investigation
District Attorney John Morganelli intends to charge Bethlehem construction firm Salukas and White with a scheme to defraud workers of decent wages and the government of taxes.
By Bernie O’Hare

DINING&ENTERTAINMENT

LVCHSA presents ‘The Real Inspector Hound’
The Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts Theatre will present the British farce, “The Real Inspector Hound,” as it christens its new state-of-the-art 370-seat theater located in the school’s recently opened facility at 321 East Third St. in South Bethlehem. Performance dates and times are Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., and a Sunday matinee Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. The 13-actor cast and seven member stage crew are directed by Ashley Weller. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.CharterArts.org. “The Real Inspector Hound” was written by Tom Stoppard and features twist after twist with some characters having multiple identities. Photo: Inspector Hound (Thomas Quackenbush) arrives at Muldoon Manor and hands his horn to Mrs. Drudge (Marley Mathias). Felicity Cunningham (Zoe O’Grady), Cynthia Muldoon (Chrissy Fay) and Magnus Muldoon (Dylan Gombos) welcome his arrival with a madman murderer on the loose.

By Dana Grubb

CLASSROOM

Spotlight on ‘Charger pride’
School spirit and a sea of pink were evident at East Hills MS recently as the students and faculty readied for a big game against cross-town rival Nitschmann MS and raised funding for Breast Cancer Awareness. Principal David Horvath started the day off by having teachers and students spray paint his hair pink. “We thought we’d pink-out for cancer and school spirit,” Horvath said. At an afternoon pep rally students, athletes, cheerleaders and band members gathered in the school gym to raise school spirit in preparation for the big game, the season’s final contest and one that could spell city championship for the East Hills Chargers football team. Many students wore pink T-shirts that promoted “charger pride” across the front. Horvath said a portion of the proceeds from sale of the shirts, about $600, would support cancer research. “I see school spirit everywhere” said Horvath at the pep rally. East Hills defeated Nitschmann 40-6, making the Chargers city champs. Photo: Principal David Horvath gets some special pink hair treatment from seventh grade student Jenine Mostafa and family consumer science teacher Eva Howells early in the day.

By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Kochmaruk wins EPC meet

Raisa Kochmaruk took off from Box 2 at the EPC Cross Country Championships and never looked back, literally, taking first place in 18:52 last Tuesday at Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course. “It went how I wanted it to go. I was envisioning it,” Kochmaruk said. Kochmaruk had more time to envision than she would have liked, however. “Being on the line for so long, your mind starts to wander,” she said.

By Katie McDonald

LV FOCUS

Youngest winner in event’s 20-year history

It’s hard to believe that the National Schadt String Competition, sponsored by the Allentown Symphony Association, is coming up on a 20-year celebration. It seems like just yesterday I was sitting with a group of wonderful volunteers, researching and planning how we would set up the competition and what the age ranges would be. I remember working carefully to define the criteria, the repertoire and the prize.

By Diane Wittry

OTHER STORIES

Election guide for Lehigh and Northampton counties
Bethlehem: Martin Tower rezoning
Bethlehem: Roy says reassessment a ‘fairness’ issue
Bethlehem: Council discusses community development block grants
Bethlehem Township: Commissioners’ seats eye

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November 4, 2015

COVER STORY
BooFest not a fright
The flow of families at the third annual BooFest was constant as more than 100 vendors welcomed the exposure and offered treats and a chance to win prizes to the many families who stopped by their booths. There was also entertainment, pony rides, games, crafts and food to round out the offerings. It was held at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. It was a community day event sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Business Group. The event was a safe environment for children and adults. To judge by the turnout and the smiles, the event was a huge success. Photo: Sisters Dale and Brynn Seibert of Bath, formerly of Bethlehem, try to get a ball into a Halloween bucket in hopes of winning a prize. The stand was sponsoring the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
By Linda Anthony

HALLOWEEN PARADES

Bethlehem and Hellertown
Banner holders Sara Ribaeu, Ella Patnaude and Katie Lanbert with troop leader Rose Dopsovic lead Daisy Girl Scout Troop 8709 of Bethlehem. The Bethlehem troop took first place in parade honors for scouting group participants.
By Tim Gilman and Mark Reccek

COMMUNITY

Bethlehem Press begins 11^th year

Some of the people who put The Bethlehem Press together each week enjoy breakfast Oct. 16 at the South Bethlehem Perkins restaurant to mark the start of the 11th year publishing the weekly community newspaper. The paper’s first issue appeared on news stands Oct. 5, 2005. For 10 years the paper had an office at 308 E. Third St. The paper has won back-to-back Sweepstakes Awards from the Pa. News Association. Those attending were (front) Bernie O’Hare, Dana Grubb, Tim Gilman, Ed Courrier, Jane Knotek (back) Karen Samuels, Dorothy Glew, editor George Taylor, Linda Anthony, Carole Gorney, editorial assistant Nate Jastrzemski, and Carol Smith. Smith had articles appearing in the first issue of the paper.

Photo by Fatima Gilman

DEADLY ROUTE 22

Students injured, man killed

State police report 28-year-old Rodney D. Sigley Jr. died in a car accident on Route 22 Oct. 27. According to The Morning Call and WFMZ TV, Sigley, a Bethlehem resident, was stopped by a trooper near Schoenersville Road for driving too closely to another car. When the trooper returned to his patrol car, Sigley sped away from the scene fast enough to lethally crash into the rear of a Lehigh University bus carrying 18 men’s and women’s crew team members, thrusting the vehicle into the air and causing it to roll over. According to reports, Sigley was reported dead at the scene and there were no serious injuries among the students. Lehigh and Northampton county records indicate Sigley had been arrested a number of times since 2013 on charges ranging from driving without a license, drug possession, harassment, simple assault and burglary. Above: The accident scene on Route 22 near the Airport Road exit.

By Nate Jastrzemski/photos by Scott Nagy

BETHLEHEM ZONING

Neighborhood coalition oppose school reuse plan
At its Oct. 21 meeting, Bethlehem’s Zoning Hearing Board began hearing testimony on plans to convert the vacant Rosemont ES, located at 815 Pennsylvania Ave., into an assisted living center. Because the school is located in the middle of a residential community, a use variance is needed. Close to 50 neighbors calling themselves the Rosemont Neighborhood Coalition packed into city hall to oppose Abe Atiyeh’s latest plan. But Atiyeh, who was absent himself, unleashed his secret weapon at the hearing, his wife, Nimita Kapoor-Atiyeh.
By Bernie O’Hare

BUSINESS

Bethlehem firm among top 100 in Pa.
“The lack of money expands the mind,” John Pettit said in his third floor Lehigh Valley Industrial Park office suite. He wasn’t being ironic or pretentious, either. As we walked from his Spartan personal office through one of three spacious rooms filled with cubicles – this one overgrown with an array of potted plants – he assured me the creativity spurred by frugality was at the core of what has made his company a success. Photo: President and CEO John Pettit has led Adaptik Corporation into the top 100 business of Pennsylvania in 2015.
By Nate Jastrzemski

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

‘Pates topple Easton

It was one of those special games where Freedom players, coaches and fans will look back on fondly and remember how great a night it was. The Patriots battled back from a 13-0 halftime deficit to Easton and came back for a 19-13 overtime victory.
By Pete Car

LV FOCUS

Timely debut

The Crowded Kitchen Players has prided itself on resurrecting obscure or forgotten dramas, with many of its stage productions Lehigh Valley and even Pennsylvania premieres. With “The Fall Of Heaven,” the Crowded Kitchen Players have outdone themselves with the Nov. 6 - 15 production at Fellowship Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, Bethlehem, believed to be only the second time the comedy by Walter Mosley has been presented anywhere.

By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: ‘Greater thought, deliberation needed’ on Martin Tower zaoning issue

Bethlehem: School boardf recognizes Merit scholars

South Bethlehem: Pizza signs gets approval

Bethlehem Township: Commissioners ponder 37.6% tax hike

Bethlehem Township: Amy Trapp new HR director

Letter to the editor: SATs do have value

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November 11, 2015

POLICE
Arrest made in hit-and-run fatality

Royce, Atkins, 22, of Kathi Drive, has been arrested for the hit-and-run death of a 9-year-old boy in Hanover Township Nov. 6. Colonial Regional Police Chief Roy Seiple made the announcement during a press conference at the municipal building Monday night. Photo: Colonial Regional Police Chief Roy Seiple announces the arrest of Royce Atkins in the hit-and-run death of Darius Condash.

By Nate Jastrzemski and Bernie O’Hare

COVER STORY

Freedom vs. Liberty
Liberty and Freedom high schools held community pep rallies with bonfires Friday night as a spirited prelude to the crosstown football game rivalry Saturday afternoon at the Bethlehem Area School District stadium. School students, faculty and officials, along with families and friends flocked to the outdoor events at each campus.
By Tim Gilman

MARTIN TOWER

Council changes course
After hearing from the public and debating options, city council members approved amendments to a proposed zoning change for the Martin Tower site Nov. 4. The amendments have the effect of sending the proposal back to the city planning commission, where the public will also have more opportunity to voice opinions on the issue.
By Michelle Meeh

OPINION

An ongoing failure to communicate
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” is a refrain we all remember from “Cool Hand Luke.” It could easily describe what is happening as Bethlehem City Council considers controversial zoning changes at the 53-acre Martin Tower Development. Though Council President Willie Reynolds claims he is really listening to concerns raised by Historic Downtown and Southside merchants, he and other council members have certainly given them every reason to believe they are being ignored.

News analysis by Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY

Scouting for Food this weekend
Collection for the area’s largest one-day food drive begins 8 a.m. Saturday, with Scouts looking for bags of non-perishable goods on front doors with a Scouting for Food doorknob tag. Public donation sites include Wegmans stores, WFMZ-TV, Ray Price Car Dealerships, Lafayette Ambassador and Team Capital banks, and Minsi Trails Council. The event averages 230 tons of donated food each year. Photo: WFMZ’S Kathy Craine passes a microphone to Boy Scout Cain Cybuck for his scripted comment.
By Nate Jastrzemski

COMMUNTIY

Big bucks for the Boys & Girls Club

The Bethlehem Rotary’s third annual “Tastes and Tunes,” held at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in October, set another fundraising record as this year’s beneficiary, the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, accepted a check in the amount of $72,000 at the Rotary’s meeting on Nov. 4. Photo: Bethlehem Rotary President Mike McGovern is joined by “Tastes and Tunes” committee members and honaray chair Andy Scott during presentation of a $72,000 check to Bethlehem Boys and Girls Club chief professional officer Gary Martell.

By Dana Grubb

ROTARY CLUB

Good Taste, Good Tunes’ for a good cause
Good tastes with food from local restaurants, good tunes with DJ Freddie Frederick Jr. and local musical artists combined at the Bethlehem Rotary Club’s third annual Tastes and Tunes event, held at Hotel Bethlehem Oct. 4. The event, which benefitted the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, combined food and music with live and silent auctions. Photo: Judith Worsley, left, Paula Fabon, Maggie Mowrer and Jack Worsley enjoy meeting at the Tastes and Tunes event.
By Michelle Meeh

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Not your ordinary board member
For local firefighter Chris Eline, his life has literally come full circle. It took over 30 years but he and Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem are together again. This is the club which helped raise him from the ages of 6 to 16, the same club that continues to mentor underprivileged youth in our city through positive role models and core programs geared to kids of all ages. Photo: Chris and Adrin Eline share a profound desire to give back to their community and understand that even small things make a difference.
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CLASSROOM
‘Dream to Do It’
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera visited the Lehigh Valley during Manufacturing Week, joining Parkland students engaged in the Dream It-Do It PA Program for a tour of Bosch Rexroth offices and manufacturing facilities. Photo: Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera (center) responds to questions from the media. Rivera said ‘Dream It Do It’ is a great innovational program. Rivera said that the program gives students exposure to the skill sets that they’ll need to be successful.
By Dana Grubb

HALLOWEEN
Sweet treats, no tricks
David Jones on the front steps of his Washington Avenue home in Bethlehem hands out candy to his nephew Zayden Dunhan. Jones’ wife Shari helps out with trick or treat duties. Zayden’s parents Kevin (skeleton costume) and Gwendolyn Dunhan of Bethlehem sit at the top of the steps.
By Tim Gilman

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

John Fritz: South Bethlehem’s iron man
On Oct. 31, 1902, over 500 people attended a dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City to honor the 80th birthday of the great Bethlehem engineer John Fritz. At the dinner he was presented with many gifts, the most interesting one being the establishment of the John Fritz Medal. The medal is awarded each year for scientific or industrial achievement in any field of pure or applied science. Recipients of the John Fritz Medal have been such innovators as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, George Westinghouse and Orville Wright.
By Karen M. Samuels

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

’Pates top Liberty
Jason Roeder has been through plenty of ups and downs over his 11 years as head coach of Freedom’s football program, but last Saturday afternoon the Patriots accomplished one feat that left everyone in the black and gold invigorated. Freedom tamed city rival Liberty 35-21 and took home a share of the East Penn Conference South Division title, the first league championship ever for the football program.
By Peter Car

LEHIGH VALLEY FOCUS

One play at a time
It’s one thing to read a play by William Shakespeare. It’s another thing to experience it.
As it approaches its 25th anniversary season in 2016, The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) again gives that experience to young audiences through its annual “WillPower Tour.”
The centerpiece of PSF’s educational programming has been performed at 150-plus schools and for 145,000-plus students since its inception in 2000. The tour meets academic standards, and includes an 80-minute production with set and costumes, trained actor-teachers, workshops and a classroom study guide.
By Luke Muench

OTHER STORIES

Election: Unofficial results

Election: ‘Keep it close’ strategy pays off

Election: Bethlehem Twp. Board turns blue

Election: deLone hangs ‘on by my fingernails’

Hellertown: Borough gets new recycling contract

Northampton County: State impasse forces borrowing

Fountain Hill: Council denies parking spot request

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November 18, 2015

COVER STORY
Area celebrates Veterans Day
The dignitaries and crowd applaud the performance of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment Revolutionary War reenactors at the conclusion of the Veterans Day memorial ceremony Nov. 14 at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bethlehem. Participants in the annual program included the Valley Forge Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Bethlehem Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Coverage of ceremonties at Lincoln ES, Steelstacks, Long’s Funeral Home and the Steelworker Memorial also included.
Stories and photos by Dana Grubb and Tim Gilman

BETHLEHEM

Moravian Grey added to mounted unit
Moravian College Public Relations Director Mike Wilson says the college’s equestrian team raised money for the Mounted Unit’s new animal. Grey was introduced at the school to the public Oct. 30. The city’s other major college, Lehigh University, welcomed a brown and white horse named Asa to the unit in September.

By Nate Jastrzemski

MORAVIAN ARCHIVES

Jan Hus: The man, the martyr

Jan Hus, the Czech religious reformer whose teachings helped inspire the founding of the Moravian Church, “has more in common with Pope Francis than with the modern Moravian Church,” Professor Craig Atwood said at a recent lecture at the Moravian Archives.

By Julia Swan

THE ARTS

An evening of advocacy, celebration

Twenty-six area arts and cultural organizations, as well as individual artists, received grants for the coming year at the annual Arts Rally and Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Awards ceremony in October. The event was held in the theater of the newly opened Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts in South Bethlehem. Photo: The fun part of the evening was passing out the checks. Arts Council Vice President Karen Yeakel (left), presents a cash award to Kimberly Rose, director of development, and Brittany Schrum, curator, of the Northampton County Historical Society. The grant of $1,361 will help fund “Capturing Life in Black and White,” a digitized exhibit of turn-of-the-century glass plate negatives.

By Carole Gorney

COMMUNITY

Being an immigrant in America

How significant is your racial or ethnic background as part of your identity? How would you describe yourself in regard to being an “American?” Is such a distinction meaningful, offensive or irrelevant? Photo: Flanked by Professor Sandra Aguilar-Rodriguez on the left and Professor Claudia Mesa on the right, Professor Christina Haddad explains that she is culturally German though she has lived in the United States for years.

By Dorothy Glew

SOUTH BETHLEHEM HISTORY

Southside’s four bridges
By June 17, 1970, the 103-year-old New Street Bridge was demolished next to its replacement. It had only taken eight days to remove the old bridge. The new $5.5 million four-lane bridge, which we know today as the Fahy Bridge, was finished by May 29, 1970. The construction of the new bridge was awarded to No 1 Contracting Company of Pittston, Pa. The first order of business to make room for the new bridge was to remove the old welfare building at Second and Brodhead streets.

By Karen M. Samuels

CLASSROOM

Freedom’s Pumpkin Palooza
Around Halloween, many people have fun with pumpkins – they carve them, bake them, paint them, and generally employ them in various dishes and decorative capacities. The Freedom HS Engineering Club members had different ideas for their pumpkins, though. They used them as projectiles, and at the club’s first Fall Festival, they launched them from a slingshot, a catapult and even two trebuchets. Photo: After toiling over their creation for hours, Shabir Hossain, Jack Parkin, Kevin Raneri, Spencer Smith, and Quoc Vo proudly present their finished product.
By Ross Sonnenblick

Freedom HS’s Spirit Week experiment

Eric Baltz, an anatomy teacher at Freedom HS, clanked around his classroom on a recent Friday afternoon, his shackles clinking with each step. He may have been dressed as a prisoner, but it was imperative that he remain in command of the situation, as he was surrounded by zealous students wielding scalpels and attacking sheep brains. In one corner, a salt shaker butchered a hypothalamus. Across the room, a zombie severed a spinal cord, while even Mike Wazowski relished lacerating an oozing cerebellum. Photo: Emily Clark, Miriam Siddiqui, and Amy Radzelovage in their costumes, having just finished dissecting a sheep’s brain.

By Ross Sonnenblick

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Hurricanes move on

Liberty had little trouble dispatching Stroudsburg during last week’s District 2-11 subregional 4A opener, but the Hurricanes should face a sturdy road test this week. Fresh off their 44-0 blowout over the Mounties, the Hurricanes (8-3) will now hit the road to take on top-seeded Wyoming Valley West (11-0) in Friday’s semifinal round. The Spartans scored with ease in last week’s 51-34 win over Nazareth and Liberty head coach John Truby hopes that theme doesn’t continue when his team makes the nearly 70-mile trip to Plymouth, Pa.

By Peter Car

OTHER STORIES

World: Valley responds to Paris attacks

Hanover Township: Catty mourns loss of Sheckler student

South Bethlehem: Charter Arts fundraiser benefits ACS

Valley: LV Mall treat Bethlehem breast cancer survivor

Bethlehem: School board review curriculum offerings

Northampton County: Judge Dally goes to drug school

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November 25, 2015

COVER

Showing our support

The French national flag has been flying at the Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street in downtown Bethlehem since Nov. 17. Le Tricolore, was raised on one of the three flag poles above the front entrance of the historic hotel four days after the terrorist attacks in Paris. The American flag and the Pennsylvania state flag fly daily from the 1922 hotel.

By Tim Gilman

CLASSROOM

Grants help bring learning to life

As funding for public education becomes less and less abundant, teachers across the country are seeking alternative subsidies for classroom activities. In Bethlehem, teachers wondering whether they will be able to provide unique learning experiences for students have been answered. The Bethlehem Area Education Foundation (BAEF) awarded nearly $11,000 to teachers across the district in October. Photo: Spring Garden students Caiden Kennedy, Navaeh Allen, Connor Nutting, Joseph Muhoro and Eletise Maldonado engage in the Book Blast program with instructor Amy Vogler.

By Catherine McClellan

THANKSGIVING

We gather together

Thanksgiving came a week early Nov. 18 for about 135 community guests at Emmanuel E.C. church in Bethlehem. Church volunteers busily prepared, served and cleaned up after the free Thanksgiving dinner. A clothing giveaway before the meal helped boost the winter wardrobes of those in attendance. Photo: Alan Stocker and friend Mary Lorish pray before dinner.

By Tim Gilman

COMMUNITY

Meeting the need

On Nov. 14 Boy Scouts from Troop 317 and Cub Scouts from Pack 317 set up tables at the Salvation Army facility on Pembroke Road to accept and sort nearly two tons of food donations destined for the Salvation Army’s food pantry, which is supplemented by a Sunday morning breakfast and soup kitchen in the afternoon. Photo: Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Troop 317 and Pack 317 combined to collect just under 4,000 pounds of food during the Scouting for Food drive.

By Dana Grubb

COMMUNITY

Bethlehem’s annual firefighters memorial

City officials, current and former firefighters, and EMS and police personnel from the city of Bethlehem gathered at West Broad Street’s Memorial Station Oct. 15 to remember fallen colleagues and issue commendations at the annual Bethlehem Fire Department memorial service. Photo: Bethlehem Fire Chief Robert Novatnack notes only 11 civilian injuries and eight firefighter injuries due to fires in Bethlehem over the last year. “It was one of our safest years.”

By Dana Grubb

VALLEY

LVH-Muhlenberg adds birthing facility

For the first time in the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg’s 54-year history, women will be able to give birth to babies at the hospital once a new Special Care Facility comes on line by July 1, 2017, according to president and CEO Brian Nester. Photo: Several Lehigh Valley area parents and their children conductes a mini groundbreaking with child-sized shovels in a colorfully decorated sandbox, to signify the commitment by Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg to “strong families” with the inclusion of obstetrics and newborn services in the new facility.

By Dana Grubb

MEDIA

‘People make the story’ says pioneering journalist

It’s the people who make the story. With a 30-year career encompassing thousands of stories written and broadcast, pioneering journalist Melba Tolliver said the stories where she did her best work are those involving unique yet ordinary people. Tolliver spoke on her career as part of the ArtsQuest “Artists Among Us” series at Steel Stacks Oct. 1.

By Michelle Meeh

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

St. Luke’s made medical history

To the credit of Bethlehem’s clergy, entrepreneurs and concerned citizens, St. Luke’s Hospital was ready to admit its first patient Oct. 17, 1873. The three-story, double brick building located on the 400 block of Broadway had 20 rooms to accommodate eight beds. Bethlehem contractor Abraham Yost built the structure originally as a double tenement house. The building was purchased for $8,000 by the St. Luke’s Hospital board and adapted for use as a hospital. It was the first hospital in the Lehigh Valley. The closest hospital to Bethlehem before St. Luke’s was established was more than 50 miles away in Philadelphia. Photo: In 1881, at age 25, Dr. William L. Estes became the director of the St. Luke’s Hospital. He brought many innovations to the hospital such as a school of nursing and a social services department.

By Karen M. Samuels

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

‘Cane can’t stop Spartans

There wasn’t much defense on display in Liberty’s matchup with Wyoming Valley West in Friday’s District 2-11 4A Subregional semifinal, but there was plenty of offense during the Spartans 55-35 victory. The Hurricanes never led in the contest, which was their deepest playoff run since 2008, and could never figure out how to stop Spartans star running back Sean Judge.

By Peter Car

VALLEY FOCUS

‘Mooseltoe’ at Symphony Hall Nov. 28

“Mooseltoe” producer Jim Semmelman, who wrote the book and lyrics for the musical, brings to Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, at 2 p.m. Nov. 28, a whimsical tale about a moose that pursues his impossible dream, which is that of flying with Santa’s reindeer. Mooseltoe sets out to find the great wise Mooseking. The production has 17 costumed characters, including three snobby penguins, an Edward G. Robinsonesque snowman, an overweight walrus named Willy, two elves and Santa Claus. Eight original songs are heard in the one-hour show, which is returning to Miller Symphony Hall. “Mooseltoe” was presented at the hall in November 2010 and 2011.

By Erin Ferguson

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: City budget stays tight

Bethlehem: Year-end book sale opens Dec. 2

Bethlehem: Municipal ice rink opens for season

Bethlehem: Wolf’s proposal irks school board members

Bethlehem: Historic Conservation Commission approves 2 applications

Bethlehem: Spring Garden ES Halloween Parade

Bethlehem: Lehigh marks 150^th birth with black party
Bethlehem: 'Night of Heroes' also night of stories

Hanover Township: Budget has no tax increase for 8^thyear

Hanover Township: Supervisors honor Eagle Scout

Hanover Township: Peers honor Darious Condash with balloon launch

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December 2, 2015

COVER STORY
Christmas season
officially arrives
Hundreds of families filled Payrow Plaza Friday evening to welcome the start of the Christmas season with the traditional Christmas City Tree lighting ceremony. The event started with a breath of unseasonal warm air as the evening opened with the introduction by Police Chief Mark DiLuzio and the welcome by Mayor Bob Donchez. An emotional rendition of the National Anthem by Moravian College student Luke DiGiacinto was rewarded with resounding applause. Pastor Suzanne Trump contributed to the emotions of the moment with her Invocation. East Hills MS kept the feelings high with their charming choral presentation, followed by the community sing. Photo: Paola Calo and her sister Nadaly Calo enjoy the festivities following the turning on of the lights. The sisters are from Bethlehem.
By Linda Anthony

Helping the mayor decorate his tree
Teacher Dawn Parker of Miller Heights ES helps Sophie Slegel hang her ornament on the mayor’s Christmas tree which is traditionally decorated by students from two different schools from the Bethlehem area.
By Tim Gilman

SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES

North: Christmas City Village

Silver Moon Studio handcrafted jewelry is examined by Stephanie Case of South Carolina and her friend Sue Crossley of Emmaus. “This is still home to me,” said Crossley, a Bethlehem native who enjoys returning to her hometown for special events like the Christmas City Village. Keith Krause and his wife Ronetta from Walnutport operate the Silver Moon Studio booth at the village.

South: Chriskindlmarkt
ArtsQuest volunteer Maya Topp of Bethlehem, a Liberty HS student, restocks a rack of Christmas bell ornaments bearing first names at the Christkindlmarkt souvenir store.
By Tim Gilman

NEWS ANALYSIS/OPINION

Will gas station replace Martin Tower?
While plans for the Martin Tower site are at best sketchy, two things are clear. First, developer Lew Ronca would like to demolish the iconic 21-story building that once stood as headquarters to Bethlehem Steel Corp. Second, he could replace this landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places with a small commercial building, most likely a high-end gas station.
By Bernie O’Hare

CLASSROOM

Hanover ES salutes veterans
Rep. Marcia Hahn greets individual veterans and presents certificates of thanks. She also thanks Principal Lynch and the students for their wonderful presentation and performance. “Every year ‘You’re My Hero,’ makes me cry,” she says.
By Nate Jastrzemski

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

‘Canes are motivated
Expectations should be high for Liberty’s basketball team this season following last year’s 18-8 campaign and the Hurricanes should be motivated, too. After losing last year’s East Penn Conference championship to Parkland, Liberty saw their postseason run end prematurely with pigtail defeat to Nazareth in the District 11 4A playoffs.
By Peter Car

LV FOCUS

Civic Theatre brings Dicken’s classic
There’s a new Scrooge in town. Mark Domyan is playing Ebenezer Scrooge in the Civic Theatre Of Allentown production of “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 4 -19, Nineteenth Street Theatre, Allentown.
It’s the 26th annual year Civic has staged the adaptation by William Sanders, Civic Artistic Director and show director-choreographer, and Sharon Lee Glassman, Civic Board Of Directors President, of the Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novella.
By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: 3-alarm fire displaces residents

Bethlehem: Departing school board members praised
Bethlehem: Historic review board considers 3 projects
Bethlehem: Sands, NCC share community impact award
Bethlehem Township: Deputy sheriff joins police dept.
Bethlehem Township: Tax hike gets cut in half
Bethlehem Township: Church to move next to friary
Lehigh County: Commissioners pass $386M 2016 budget
Northampton County: Council refuses to repeal $50M loan
Northampton County: Citizen Academy graduates 4^thclass
Northampton County: County says good-bye to Gracedale administrator

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December 9, 2015

COVER STORY
Bethlehem celebrates 50^th Advent Breakfast
Shane Burcaw, president of the nonprofit Laughing At My Nightmare Inc., addresses residents and guests at the 50th annual Community Advent Breakfast. Shane’s grandmother, the Rev. Dorothy Burcaw, addressed the breakfast 30 years ago. Rev. Burcaw was associated with Central Moravian Church. Shane told the audience Bethlehem is special because “the people here care.” Cousin Sarah Burcaw assisted Shane with the address.
By Linda Anthony

EDUCATION

New IIRP president installed
In his inaugural address, Dr. John Bailie said, “One central challenge for this generation is a crisis of community and relationships. More than any other time in history, we will live, communicate and relate to an incredible diversity of people.” He added that global mobility, social unrest and conflict “challenge old social formations, ideas and norms.”
By Carol Gorney

COMMUNITY

Lehigh Pizza owner pays it forward
Lehigh Pizza owner George Lioudis said despite the price of a slice being $2, early in November four people had donated $100 each, some of which the store matched on its own, and the resultant 50 pies are being donated to New Bethany Ministries on dates of its choosing.
By Nate Jastrzemski

PEOPLE

Fountain Hill HS grads mark 50th reunion
The Fountain Hill HS class of 1965 held its 50th class reunion Oct. 10 at the Meadows in Hellertown. A total of 50 class members and guests were in attendance, all of whom enjoyed a fun night of reminiscing, storytelling and rediscovering each other after 50 years.
By Lisa Sasserath Boehm

COMMUNITY

Hellertown steps into holidays
Members of En Avant School of Dance, Lower Saucon Township, perform a routine for the crowd.
By Mark Reccek

WAFFLES

T hinking on her feet with Rhonda Blanton
Rhonda Blanton frequently finds herself on her feet. Every evening, she enjoys a calming stroll around her neighborhood. She enjoys this ritual: “It clears my head, and it is good for me in the process!”She takes that walk after already having spent her day standing; she is the owner of The Hair Depot, the beauty salon she started for herself in Bethlehem Township on Willow Park Road. She has been cutting and styling hair for 25 years, a fact with which she is perfectly content. As she puts it, “I love my job, so I’m very fortunate.”
By Ross Sonnenblick

OPINION
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CLASSROOM

LV Charter Arts presents ‘Dance Soup’

The Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts dancers presented their annual “Dance Soup” concert Nov. 20 and 21 at a matinée and two evening performances in the new Charter Arts Theatre. Two acts, each comprising 15 performances, presented varying styles of dance choreographed by Charter Arts students, with some senior students performing their actual college auditions. Photo: Some of the 13-member dance ensemble perform “When My Eyes Close” to the musical number “Monsters.” The choreographer is director of dance Jennifer Dite-Weaver.

By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Hawks ranked nationally
There isn’t much that Bethlehem Catholic’s wrestling program hasn’t won in recent memory, but there is one trophy that the Hawks will have their eyes set on as they embark on this season — the PIAA 3A state championship. The Golden Hawks are primed to win the only team trophy in the state of Pennsylvania that has eluded them in head coach Jeff Karam’s eighth year as leader of the program. The Hawks return nine state qualifiers from last year’s 18-1 team, who were co-champs in the East Penn Conference, as well as District 11 3A champions.
By Peter Car

LV FOCUS

The land of snow and ice
The resplendent Moscow Ballet returns to the Lehigh Valley, performing its classic “Great Russian Nutcracker,” 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12, State Theatre For The Arts, Easton. The traditional holiday tale showcases a ballet company of technically-superb dancers in a visually-stunning stage masterpiece that this year features a number of new stage settings and costumes.
By Camille Capriglione

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Planners cancel meeting over concerns
Bethlehem: Live Nativity pageant Dec. 12, 13
Bethlehem: Mounted police will ‘rein’ at new site
Bethlehem: Water authority hopes to preserve lake
South Bethlehem: A new Santa in town
Fountain Hill: Tax burden inflames public
Northampton County: Taxpayers, non-union employees get early gift

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December 16, 2015

COVER STORY

Benner unveils $20M Greenway Park building

Sometime early next year, a new building will start climbing for the stars at the South Third and New streets intersection. Developer Dennis Benner, who is also a Bethlehem attorney, unveiled plans for a $20 million six-story office building that will house two very important tenants – St. Luke’s University Health Network and Lehigh University.

By Bernie O’Hare

CITY

Donchez defends city’s role in Tower controversy

Bob Donchez, mayor of the Christmas City, has little reason to be jolly. Instead of being greeted with holiday cheer at the Dec. 8 city council meeting, he was treated more like a piñata. A city-sponsored mixed use zoning ordinance at the 53-acre Martin Tower site became even more controversial when The Bethlehem Press first disclosed that developer Lew Ronca had been meeting with city officials for six months. Planning commission chair James Fiorentino abruptly canceled a review, reasoning that discussions should have occurred “in the light of day.” A subsequent city council meeting was punctuated by public calls for resignations and even an FBI investigation.
By Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY
Cookie sale to help a customer

When Mitzi’s Table owners Matt and Susan Roth heard about the health issues regular customer Nicole Seefeldt was dealing with, they decided to take things into their own hands and help with a “cookies for Nicole” fundraiser. Photo: Bethlehem resident Gary Martell delivers a $100 check to Mitzi’s Table owner Matt Roth in late October. In return, Martell, who is chief professional officer of the Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem, receives a tray of cookies to share with kids who participate in club activities.

By Dana Grubb

NEWS/VIEWS
Being black men in contemporary America

A group of seven accomplished African-American men gathered on the stage in Prosser Hall at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary recently to discuss what it means to be black and male in the United States. Christopher Hunt, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Intercultural Advancement and Global Inclusion, moderated the discussion. Photo: A. Reed Raymond listens as Associate Dean Christopher Hunt poses a question for the panelists.
By Dorothy Glew

CLASSROOM

Restorative practices explored
Two hundred professionals from across many disciplines and different countries attended the 19th World Conference of the International Institute of Restorative Practices’ (IIRP) at the Hotel Bethlehem in October. The IIRP is the only graduate school wholly dedicated to the study of restorative practices, and since the institute was founded in Bethlehem in 2000, it has been instrumental in spreading the practices throughout Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. Photo: This waterproof mat, shown by Roxanne Swogger, is one of many made from plastic bags for the homeless by inmates at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Swogger told conference attendees that the project helps offenders give back to the community, which is one aspect of restorative practices.
By Carole Gorney

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

J.Stewart Allam, Bethlehem builder

We may know the names of the architects of our favorite buildings, however, we often neglect to credit the builders. John Stewart Allam built many of Bethlehem’s finest structures from 1877 until his death in 1896. Allam, born in 1848, grew up on his parents’ farm in Bucks County. He arrived in Bethlehem when he was 16 years old to apprentice with his uncles, the Moravian contractors John and Abraham Yost. Allam established his own contracting business in South Bethlehem by 1877 and successfully collaborated with architect A.W. Leh to build schools, churches, businesses and residences.
By Karen M. Samuels

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Liberty falters late to Allen
It came down to the final three minutes of Sunday’s nightcap of the Yasso-Rothrock Christmas City Classic between Liberty and Allen and ultimately the Canaries had more gas in the tank to come out with the win. Allen got a game-high 30 points from Talek Williams, as they pulled away for a 72-62 victory. Allen held a 56-55 lead with 3:34 left in the game, but pushed that advantage to five points after a pair of Williams dunks. Liberty couldn’t sustain the Canaries energy level late, as the advantage turned to 68-58 with 40 seconds left in the fourth.
By Peter Car

LV FOCUS

A very Charlie Christmas

It’s hard to believe that “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has hit the half-century mark. The animated special, originally telecast Dec. 9, 1965, on CBS-TV, still has contemporary appeal due in large part to its jazz soundtrack. The soundtrack to the beloved Christmas special composed by San Francisco jazz pianist Vince Guaraldi (1928 - 1976) is recognizable to ears young and old and can be heard everywhere from shopping mall sound systems to frequent radio airplay during the holiday season.With the 50th anniversary of the special, renewed focus is being placed on the holiday favorite. Across the country, jazz musicians are performing the iconic pieces for audiences.

By Deb Boylan

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Martin Tower – ‘This process was gone through the wrong way’
Bethlehem: Golf tourney homor Dave DiCiacianto
HanoverTownship: Lions honor project helper
Bethlehem: Rosemont project pitched again
Freemansburg: Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Northampton County: Contract a hallow victory for AFSCME
Northampton County: Stop payment to Harrisburg until budget passed
Hellertown: Saucon proud!

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December 23, 2015

COVER STORY
Silent night …
Luminaria were lighted as darkness began to fall at the intersection of Chestnut and Maple streets in the old Edgeboro neighborhood.
By Dorothy Glew

… holy night

The free re-enactment of the biblical story of Christ’s birth takes place at the bandshell pavilion of the Rose Garden Park. This year’s production was dedicated to long-time participant John Cornish. Photo: King Melchior, played by Kevin B. Landis, holds the Christ Child aloft for all to see. Newborn Jesus is Parker Roukis, son of Susan Landis Ropukis, who played Mary on the first day of the pageant. Pageant President David M. Landis is the father of Susan and Kevin.
By Tim Gilman

BETHLEHEM
Council approves Tower rezoning

Almost as an afterthought, city council approved Bethlehem’s $73.85 million budget for 2016 at the meeting Dec. 15. It was not the subject that packed the rotunda that night. Residents and business owners spoke for more than two hours during the public comment portion of the meeting, urging council members not to approve the proposed rezoning of the Martin Tower site. Council members approved the rezoning as amended by a 6-1 vote, with council member Cathy Reuscher the lone nay vote. “Well, we tried,” one resident said as she and the rest of the audience dispersed.
By Michelle Meeh

HOLIDAY

Pathways for Santa
For six years, lung cancer survivor Bruce Smith, originally from Catasauqua, has thanked LV Hospital-Muhlenberg staff and helped stoke the holiday fire for current patients by organizing “Pathways to Santa.” An event made to boost spirits with a mascot and music-filled hospital visit, it also gathers donations from local companies and residents which go directly to cancer patients. This year “Santa” collected more than $42,000 in gift cards to help the patients in any number of ways. Photo: he Becahi Hawk presents Director of Infusion Services Amy Levan with a football signed by the school’s varsity football team.
By Nate Jastrzemski

HOLIDAY

Perfect weather for Peace Pilgrimage
While there was no sun, the weather Dec. 12 was unseasonably mild, making it perfect for the 56th annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage. One hundred-twenty five walkers gathered at the Moravian Church in Nazareth for the 10-mile hike to Bethlehem. The walk both symbolizes the journey of Mary and Joseph and offers an opportunity for participants and observers alike to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and the need for peace on earth. Photo: Participants lined up along Route 191 outside Nazareth.
By Dorothy Glew

HOLIDAY

Model railroading display
The nonprofit Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum is open for the 2015 Christmas season featuring a 4,500 square feet layout of operating HO scale trains running through scenes from throughout the region. Railroads that ran in the Lehigh Valley during the 1960s and 1970s are represented. Lou Blaukowitch, treasurer, estimates that visitors can view an estimated 2,000 cars of rolling stock and 500 engines on the layout. Photo: Lou Blaukowitch, treasurer of the nonprofit organization, operates the Bethlehem Engine Terminal (roundhouse), which is located in West Bethlehem.
By Dana Grubb

THIS WEEK IN BETHLEHEM HISTORY

Martin Tower a monument
Between 1969 and 1972, Bethlehem Steel, the second largest steel company in America, spent $18.5 million to build a monument to itself. Led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Edmund F. Martin, the building of the 21-story skyscraper commenced after the groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 25, 1969. Bethlehem architects Coston and Wallace helped to design the building with Haines, Lundberg and Wehler of New York. George A. Fuller Construction Company, from New York, constructed the building. Over 15,894 tons of structural steel were employed in the construction. The exterior of the tower was faced with approximately 1,500 panels of porcelainized-steel plate, each painted gray and beige.
By Karen M. Samuels

PEOPLE

Visions of Hope

During the month of November, Susan Hope Schaffer, artist and cancer survivor, had her work, “Visons of Hope” exhibited at the Anderson Campus of St. Luke’s Hospital. Twenty intimate portraits depicting raw emotions, hope and camaraderie hung on the walls of the facility’s Cancer Center in Bethlehem Township, each with a corresponding plaque and a personal story of that survivor. Photo: Artist and cancer survivor Susan H. Schaffer depicts the raw emotions of survivors in her paintings of cancer survivors.

By Lisa Sasserath Boehm

COMMUNITY

Smiles that gifts will bring
The fifth annual Tucker’s Toy Run overwhelmed both organizers and St. Luke’s University Hospital pediatric staff as over 400 riders arrived on over 350 motorcycles Nov.7 to deliver donations of toys for pediatric patients. The event is organized by the Lehigh Valley Community Benefit in remembrance of Tucker Stuart, who passed away in 2011 after a motorcycle-vehicle crash. Photo: Bikers, hospital staff and pediatric patients gather for a group photo to celebrate the most successful Tucker’s Toy Run to date.
By Dana Grubb

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT

Focus on Accessible Art
In the lower gallery of the Lehigh University Zoellner Arts Center, Ricardo Viera, LUAG director and chief curator, wished to thank all those who made the evening’s “Accessible Art Tour” Nov. 18, possible. With the help of Lehigh’s staff, students and volunteers from local organizations, a visually-impaired individual can now experience some of the art on display by touching a 3-D tactile copy of the work and listening to an audio description of it by dialing a local number on a cell phone. Photo: Rita Lang traces the contours of a reproduction of “Cloud” that mirrors the original by Luis Cruz Azaceta, while Paul Bartolucci plays the audio description of the work on his cell phone. “What is really amazing, and works out very well, is using the tactile diagram along with the audio description of the piece so you can feel and listen to the description at the same time,” Lang said. The audio description for “Cloud” can be heard by dialing 610-628-2384, then 108 followed by the # sign.
By Ed Corrier

BETHLEHEM SPORTS
Wrestling tournaments set at Liberty, Becahi
The Bethlehem Holiday Wrestling Classic kicks off on Dec. 28 and 29 at Liberty’s Memorial Gymnasium.
The 48th annual Tony Iasiello Memorial Christmas City wrestling tournament will take place on Dec. 29 and 30 at Bethlehem Catholic.
By Peter Car

HOLIDAY

Noteworthy music
Soon and very soon …
Embracing the Christmas spirit
Christmas around the world
Central Moravian gift-givers
Moravian College share the holiday spirit

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Funding library teen programs
Bethlehem: Water authority resigned to pipeline
Bethlehem: Atria residents donate to cancer coalition
Bethlehem: Keeping the library doors open
Northampton County: Gaming board readies for 2016
NorthamptonCounty: Council approves gaming grants
Lehigh Valley: March Truck announces 400 lay-offs

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December 30, 2015

COVER STORY
End of a year … end of an era

Working with care, Joe Pasco plies his longtime trade. “I’ve had enough; it’s time to retire after 60 years of shoe repair,” said a smiling Pasco who might very well be among the last cobblers in the Lehigh Valley. The old-timer said he has always been in downtown Bethlehem as a full-time cobbler, 37 years at 645 New St. He was previously on Main Street, caddy-corner from the former Bush and Bull department store, where the Main Street Commons Center is today. There he began to learn the craft working for his father who had migrated from Poland to Shamokin where he opened a small shop. Joe began working part-time at the age of 12 after school and on Saturdays. Later the hard-working family moved to Bethlehem and set up shop on Main Street.

By Tim Gilman

2015

A year in review

The Bethlehem Press relocated to an office outside the city in 2015, but the year also marked its 11th in nonstop community reporting for the municipalities served by the Bethlehem Area School District and surrounding areas. We filled 52 weekly issues with matters close to home and of statewide or national interest with a local twist, and for even our most devoted readers that’s a lot of material to remember. Here are highlights of the items we’ve brought to you in 2015.

By Nate Jastrezemski

COMMUNITY
Laros Foundation awards 6 grants
Bethlehem based R.K. Laros Foundation, established in 1952 by Laros Silk Mill founder and owner R.K. Laros, has awarded grants to six local nonprofit organizations. Photo: ethlehem Police Chief Mark DiLuzio. R.K. Laros Executive Director Sharon Zondag, R.K. Laros Trustee Laurie Gostley Hackett, Officer Jon Buskirk, Officer Jason Holschwander, George, and Officer Michael Leaser.

HOLIDAYS

Yummy ‘no touch’ Christmas tradition

Sisters Skylar and Paige Destremps get a close look at a gingerbread house made by Debbie Bodayle for the holiday season display in the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in South Bethlehem. The young girls were attending the weekly P’s and Q’s free family event by ArtsQuest Saturday mornings.

By Tim Gilman

PEOPLE

Liberty Class of 1947 reunites

The Class of 1947 poses for a class photo after lunch. There were 484 graduates in the class. There were former teachers, principals, chemists, scientists, secretaries, business owners, seamstresses, investment brokers, telephone operators, stockbrokers and homemakers among those in attendance.

By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Negron breaks school record

Liberty swimmer, Robert Negron, broke the school record in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21:47 in the Hurricane boys’ 221-65 victory over Whitehall last Tuesday. “Shortly after I finished, I looked over and saw that my time was pretty low,” Negron said.

By Katie McDonald

LV FOCUS

10^th ABEs salute LV stage

It’s getting to the point where if certain Lehigh Valley professional and community theaters are putting on a show, you can be guaranteed a good time, inspired moments and a thought-provoking evening or afternoon of entertainment. Whether it be community, professional, college-university or national touring productions, Lehigh Valley theater-goers have, to quote a cliche, a “vertible plethora” of stage shows from which to choose.

By Paul Willistein

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: ‘A good budget’

Fountain Hill: Debate continues over 2016 buget

Hanover Township: Walbert honored for 30 years service

Northampton County: Council salutes departing members

Holidays: Santa visits Bethlehem YWCA senior center

Holidays: Southside library Christmas party

Holidays: Gingerbread house winners announced

Lehigh Valley: YWCA prom dress drop-off sites announced

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January 6, 2016

COVER STORY
Families, fireworks and the Chick
The two-day Peepsfest family-friendly event culminated on New Year’s Eve with the Peep Drop. The popular New Year’s Eve tradition, Bethlehem’s version of the Times Square ball drop, features a 4.5-foot, 85-pound lighted plastic version of the iconic marshmallow Peep Chick from Just Born Inc. of Bethlehem. A fireworks display followed the drop for the finale of the seventh annual Peepsfest organized by ArtsQuest in partnership with major sponsor Just Born. Photo: Wearing complimentary Peeps hats, Audrey and Rachel Rodriguez watch the year-end Peepsfest celebration at the Levitt Pavilion with their mother Holly Fritz of Bethlehem.
By Tim Gilman

New Years at the Sands

New Year’s Eve at the Vision Night Club gave friends a chance to dress up to celebrate the advent of 2016. Kelsey Millheim, Chris Rodrigues, Becca Cabrera, Lara Cesco and Becky Donoso meet up for an evening of New Year’s revelry with balloons as a backdrop, waiting for midnight. Rodrigues is from Easton and the women all reside in Bethlehem Township and Bethlehem.

By Dana Grubb

PEOPLE

Dan Roebuck returns home to produce, star in film
Most area residents know Bethlehem native Dan Roebuck for his roles in television series such as “Matlock” and “Nash Bridges,” or from feature films such as “River’s Edge,” “The Fugitive” and “U.S. Marshals.’ Photo: Dan Roebuck and co-producer Jeff Hartney, both Bethlehem natives, discuss the camera location for a scene rehearsal in early November in the Herron Funeral Home on Center Street in early November.
By Dana Grubb

COMMUNITY

Visiting professors share insights

Professors from China’s medical and legal professions are among those who recently wrapped up a semester at Northampton Community College. Yan “Maggie” Zhang, who teaches medicine and Ying “Sunny” Shan, a lawyer who teaches law, are from China’s prestigious Jinhua Polytechnic, one of the nation’s leading vocational colleges. Photo: NCC’s Jack Spirk with Ying “Sunny” Shan and Yan “Maggie” Zhang. The professors from China’s medical and legal professions are among those who recently wrapped up a semester at Northampton Community College.

By Bernie O’Hare

COMMUNITY

Holiday gala benefits city’s history

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites celebrated 23 years of holiday fundraising at the annual Holiday Dinner & Art Auction Dec. 5 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The event helps raise funds to support, protect and maintain over 20 historic buildings and almost three centuries of history in Historic Bethlehem. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is able to share its knowledge through exhibitions, tours and programs, all because of events like this. Photo: Chairman of the Board of Trustees Barbara Hollenbach with Bruce Palmer, who was honored for giving his professional talents and leadership as board president for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites.

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BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Gunning takes home title

Andrew Gunning understands that he has an opportunity to achieve some special and historic feats for Liberty’s wrestling team this year and he showed to everyone last week that he’s right on schedule. Gunning took home a convincing gold medal from the Bethlehem Holiday Wrestling Classic last week, slicing and dicing his way to a 19-6 victory over Central Dauphin’s Evan Childs in the heavyweight final.

By Pete Car

LV FOCUS

The Grand Illusionist

If last year’s appearance by Criss Angel at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Easton, is any indication, his first feat will likely be making tickets to his 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 16 shows there disappear. When Angel, whose given name is Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, brought his popular “Mindfreak Live!” show to the State Theatre for two dates last January, it quickly sold out. This time around he has a new show, “The Supernaturalists,” which features an ensemble of some of the most talented up and coming illusionists.

By Deb Boylan

OTHER STORIES

Lehigh Valley: New center offers Hope for Veterans

Lehigh Valley: Giraffes coming to county zoo

Lehigh Valley: Swain School marks 86^th year

Bethlehem: Investigation continues on fatal downtown crash

South Bethlehem: Bridal Expo opens Jan. 9

Opinion: An awe-inspiring action

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January 13, 2016

LEHIGH VALLEY
Parent seeks special alert system
Like many others in the Lehigh Valley and beyond, Erik and Kelly Weiner followed the New Year’s Eve disappearance of Jayliel Vega Batista and hoped for a good outcome. The 5-year-old autistic Allentown resident was eventually found drowned in the Lehigh Canal. With two daughters, 7-year-old Kendall and 3-year-old Devan, who was born with Down Syndrome, the Weiners understood how difficult it must have been for Batista’s family. Photo: Erik Weiner would like to see an alert system in place for special needs kids who go missing, and has begun a petition on change.org to draw legislative interest.
By Dana Grubb

BETHLEHEM

Spring fever in January
Bethlehem resident Bob Mayer jogs past the Penn State Nittany Lion mascot outside Hotel Bethlehem. Mayer said he runs regularly for 30 minutes to stay in shape. Sunday’s reported 63-degree temperatures were enjoyed, as much colder weather is expected this week.
By Tim Gilman

EPIPHANY

A day fit for kings
Three Kings Day was held Jan. 3 at the ArtsQuest Center in South Bethlehem.The free family-oriented event was attended by several hundred mostly Latin celebrants from the Lehigh Valley. Children made and wore paper crowns in honor of the three kings from the Orient who came to present gifts to the Christ child on Epiphany – 12 days after the birth of Jesus. Photo: Jessica Witbro and Darien and Andrew Serrano of Bethlehem, with the costumed Three Kings, William Centron, Nelson Matos and Ramon Rodriguez, all of Holy Infancy Church.
By Tim Gilman

PEEPFEST

Diorama winners announced

Area students had a sweet start to the New Year when their dioramas were chosen as winners in the 2015 PEEPS® Scholastic Diorama Competition during PEEPSFEST®, the free family festival presented by Just Born Quality Confections and ArtsQuest Dec. 30-31. Photo: Kindergarten-second grade - first place: Remembering Paris (above); Calypso ES, Bethlehem – second grade – Allison Shook; second place: Peeps on Ice Calypso ES, Bethlehem – Kindergarten – Megan Shook

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OPINION

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Graphic commentary by Ed Courrier

BETHLEHEM HISTORY

J. Stewart Allam, Bethlehem builder

We may know the names of the architects of our favorite buildings, however, we often neglect to credit the builders. John Stewart Allam built many of Bethlehem’s finest structures from 1877 until his death in 1896. Photo: Comenius Hall of Moravian College was built in 1892 then survived a fire in 1913. This is a postcard of the building before the fire.

By Karen M. Samuels

BETHLEHEM SPORTS

Hurricane end 5-game skid

Liberty’s five-game losing streak finally came to an end last week when the Hurricanes thumped Nazareth 63-49 at home. It helped push the ’Canes to 5-7 overall, but maybe more importantly, bumped their mark in the East Penn Conference to 4-3.

By Peter Car

LV FOCUS

‘Musicians of Silence’ perform at Symphony Hall

Mummenschanz is a Swiss mime theater troupe that pioneered a daring new form of visual theater. Their performances in abstract masks and use of surreal, colorful stage props and everyday objects create a playful and intriguing theater experience. Mummenschanz’s newest show is an anniversary program highlighting 40 years of the troupe’s extraordinary creativity.

By Camille Capriglione

OTHER STORIES

Bethlehem: Reynolds remains council president

Bethlehem: Veterans among those honored by Landis Family Foundation

Northampton County: DA targets dealer in user death

Northampton County: Charges filed in 2012 Lower Saucon home invasion

Northampton County: Ferraro our, Cusick in

Lehigh County: Police officers will soon use overdose antidote

Fountain Hill: Exchange Club honors Becahi students

Lehigh Valley: Wreaths Across America-Volunteers honor veterans

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