Pediatric unit opens at Children’s Hospital
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Business Showcase
A new inpatient pediatric unit has opened at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital on the fifth floor of the Jaindl Family Pavilion at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Salisbury Township.
The unit is part of a plan to bring services from more than 30 pediatric specialties under one roof at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.
“When a child needs hospital care, it’s a difficult time for families,” Physician-in-Chief of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital J. Nathan Hagstrom, MD, said.
Student Poetry Project now accepting entries
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Focus
Submissions are now being accepted for the 14th annual award-winning Lehigh Valley Press Student Poetry Project.
In celebration of National Poetry Month in April, poems will be selected in each of the Elementary School, Middle School and High School categories and published in the April 17 and April 18 Focus section in the eight Lehigh Valley Press newspapers and web sites.
Good Shepherd receives programs re-accreditation
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Business Showcase
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has re-accredited Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network in Allentown, including its unit in Monroe County and its Pediatric Unit in Bethlehem, for a period of three years.
Readers Pick the Oscar Winners Entry Form
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Focus
This is the entry form for the Lehigh Valley Press Focus section “Readers Pick The Oscar Recipients Contest” for the 91th Academy Awards.
LEADING ACTOR
- Christian Bale,
“Vice”
- Bradley Cooper,
“A Star Is Born”
- Willem Dafoe,
“At Eternity’s Gate”
- Rami Malek,
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
- Viggo Mortensen,
“Green Book”
LEADING ACTRESS
- Yalitza Aparicio,
“Roma”
- Glenn Close,
“The Wife”
- Olivia Colman,
“The Favourite”
- Lady Gaga,
“A Star Is Born”
- Melissa McCarthy,
Northampton County senior menus
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Focus
Call 610 - 829-4540 (ask operator for Area Agency on Aging) for locations or visit https://www.northamptoncounty.org/HS/AGING/Pages/default.aspx.
Wednesday, Feb. 13: Roast pork w / gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, wheat bread w/ margarine, chilled applesauce.
Thursday, Jan. 14-Valentine’s meal: Chicken stuffed w/ broccoli and cheese, rice pilaf, Waldorf salad, strawberry creme shortcake.
Friday, Feb. 15: Baked meatloaf w/gravy, scalloped potatoes, flame roasted corn, wheat bread w/ margarine, fresh seedless grapes.
Readers Pick the Oscar winners
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Focus
Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards have been announced.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents the 2019 Academy Awards ceremonies honoring 2018 movie releases, 8 p.m. (EST) Feb. 24, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, televised live on the ABC-TV.
8 DAYS A WEEK:
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Focus
A Valentine To Jazz: The Frank DiBussolo Philly Reunion Group returns to Miller Symphony Hall for the “Jazz Upstairs” series with the concert, “Wine, Women And Song,” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. The quartet includes, in addition to DiBussolo, guitar; Dave DePalma, woodwinds; Bruce Kaminsky, bass, and Lorenzo Branca, drums. DiBussolo, a professional musician since 1965, has worked with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Diane Carroll and Vicky Carr. As a soloist, he has been featured with the bands of Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Bucky Pizzarelli and Lester Lannin.
LCCC vice president for finance appointed
Saturday, February 16, 2019 by The Press in Business Showcase
Vance E. Powers has been appointed vice president for finance and administrative services at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC).
In his position at LCCC, he will have responsibility for human resources, the business office, maintenance and facilities, and public safety.
“Mr. Powers brings a strong background in finance and depth of experience in a range of functions that will undergird core services at the college,” LCCC president Dr. Ann D. Bieber said.
Article By: The Press
Thursday, February 14, 2019 by The Press in Sports
vision soccer course
Vision Training Soccer announces its first of the year VT Level II Coaching Certification Course in Hellertown, on March 16 from 1-4 p.m.
The course will be offered at 2674 Easton Road, Hellertown, and will include a classroom presentation as well as a two-hour field session.
T.J. Kostecky, Men’s Soccer Coach at LIU Brooklyn, NCAA Division I, along with Len Bilous, former player and pro coach (MISL) will be teaching the course.
Topics presented include: Dribbling for possession; passing and receiving with vision; group and team possession.
RAP OF THE GAVEL
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 by The Press in Local News
FEBRUARY
THURSDAY 14
Lehigh Township Zoning Hearing Board meets 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1069 Municipal Road.
MONDAY 18
Allen Township Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. in the municipal building, 4714 Indian Trail Road.
Bath Planning Commission meets 7 p.m. in the council chambers at the municipal building, 121 S. Walnut St.
Lehigh Township Recreation Board meets 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport.
TUESDAY 19
