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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Volunteer Opportunities for MLK Day and Beyond

If you are looking for a place in the area to donate your time and energy, take a look at some of the available opportunities.

This Monday, January 21, the country celebrates the life of a civil rights pioneer on Martin Luther King Day. Since the day was first established in 1983, it slowly evolved into a day of service, when people and communities donate their time and energy toward a good cause. There are plenty of opportunities in the area for anybody interested in volunteering either on Monday or any other time throughout the year. For a lot of these organizations and non-profits, a few extra helping hands can be just as valuable as cash donations.   Chandler Hall Where: 99 Barclay St., Newtown What: Help provide services that will foster self-esteem and independence, focusing on the strengths and capabilities of the residents. Opportunities include office …

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Supervisors Recognize Outstanding Citizens

The supervisors had several awards to give out and presentations to make at Wednesday night's monthly meeting.

Wednesday night's Board of Supervisors meeting in the Administration Building was full of community members and accolades for them. The meeting began by Supervisors' recognition of the positive efforts by Northampton citizens and servicemen that made a beaming Chairman George Komelasky say, “This is what makes Northampton a great place to be.” The supervisors and Pete Palestina of the Marine Corps League led a Patriots ceremony to welcome home Army Specialist Ryan Berk. Accompanied by his family, friends and many fellow supporting citizens, including children from St. Bede’s, Berk was presented with awards from both Representatives Mike Fitzpatrick (R-8) and Scott Petri (R-Bucks). Palestina handed Berk his Army flag that had been residing …

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