Northampton County volunteers honored

Northampton County held its third annual festival Oct. 8 at Louise Moore Park. Lamont McClure recognized a number of municipal employees, first responders and residents for the positive impact they have on their communities and the County.

“Northampton County is privileged to have so many outstanding youth, employees and volunteers working to make everyone’s life better through their dedication to their community,” County ExecutiveLamont McClure said. “It is a great honor to recognize these citizens for their service to our county.”

Volunteers honored included Dr. Barbara Fischl, Donald Young, Robin Sherrerd, Ed Muschiltz, Jason Vanderburg, Darcel Bridges, Tony Klapatch, Sally Kunkel, Ronald Minnich, Richie Koehler, June and Bill Smith and Anna Lazewski.

Veteran honorees are Gerald Lebeduik, James Mineo, Joe Cuvo, Vince Menegus, Dan Kennedy, Robert Hockenbury and Matthew A. Dees

Youth honorees are Carilyn McLaughlin, Hannah King, Emma DeAngelo and Sydney Bennett.

Businesses honored are Aman’s Indian Cuisine, Abode Home Décor, enTrust Merchant Services, Hellertown Diner and Martinez Hospitality.

Emergency personnel honorees are Michael Miller, Kerri Sue Geiger. Jenna Potak, Thomas Guth Jr. and Martin Limpar.

Municipal employee honorees are Tina Roberts, City of Bethlehem; William Kocher III and Scott Rodney Lower Nazareth Township; Erin Bowers, Nazareth Borough; Meaghan Case and LeRoy Brobst, Borough of Northampton; Rebecca Frederickson, Palmer Township; Samantha L. Kindred, Portland Borough; Kyle DeVito, Roseto Borough; Gail Putvinski, Washington Township; and Dane Thatcher, West Easton Borough.

Alvernia pro bono clinic

Alexa Diaz and Sean Schirripa, both of Bethlehem, completed Alvernia University’s inaugural eight-week physical therapy and occupational therapy interprofessional pro bono clinic. Both are majoring in Exercise Science.

Shadid named to Albright student positions

Reem Shadid, of Bethlehem, was named vice president of Epsilon Nu, the New Liberals Club and the Political Science Association at Albright College. A graduate of Northampton Area High School, Shadid is studying public policy and administration and criminology at the college.