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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in Local News
OUTDOOR FILMS
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
Next series event set for Oct. 27The second in the season series of Outdoor Film Adventures will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Pennsylvania Playhouse, 390 Illick's Mill Road. "Tanzanian Safari" will be presented by Bob DeLoss.
The next program will be "Vietnam, Cambodia and Cruising the Mekong Delta" with Clint Denn on Nov. 17. No reservations are needed; tickets are available at the door. For more information, send a post card with name, address, phone and email to John Cornish, 1424-C Catasauqua Road, 18017, or call 610-730-8451.
Barktoberfest Pet Fair goes to the dogs
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in Local News
Scouts man the stand
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in Local News
HOLY GHOST : Fall fair set for Oct. 27
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
The annual fall fair and tricky tray drawing will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at the University Parish of Holy Ghost's parish hall, 417 Carlton Ave. There will be homemade baked goods, including cabbage strudel, nut rolls, jams, jellies and noodles. The kitchen will be open. There are 100 gift baskets for the drawing. Call 610-867-9382.
Theft
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in Police Log
Police arrested a 52-year-old man in the 2500 block of Easton Avenue for stealing around 1:15 p.m. Oct. 18.
According to police, Frank Rodriguez, of Markham Drive, was observed entering an unlocked car in the Wells Fargo parking lot and removing a bag of prescription medication.
Bank employees chased him and he was taken into custody.
Rodriguez is charged with theft from a motor vehicle.
VOLUNTEERS
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Bethlehem, invites friends, families and coworkers to form a team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Oct. 27 in downtown Bethlehem. Contact Lyndsey Cumello, 610-921-2329, lyndsey.cumello@cancer.org.
EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (ESCLV) is looking for retired and career professional management consultants to volunteer their expertise to nonprofits in the Lehigh Valley. Contact Bill Cosgrove, 610-504-6199, esclv@ptd.net.
DRIVER CLASS: Program set for Oct. 30, Nov. 1
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in News Briefs
The Bethlehem Area Public Library will hold a driver safety program from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. The two-part class for ages 55 and up will cover defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and age related issues. Upon completion, participants may be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance.
There will be a four hour refresher course for those who have previously taken the two day course within the past three years. It will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 25.
Robert W. Panick
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 by The Press in Obituaries
B Braun employeeRobert W. Panick, 55, of Bethlehem Township, died Oct. 1, 2012. He was a son of Donald and Julia (Menio) Panick of Hellertown. He was the husband of the late Donna (Mingora) Panick for 23 years.
He was employed at B Braun Medical Inc. for 30 years, and most recently was the director of marketing channels.
He is survived by two sons, Nicholas and Lucas; two sisters, Julia and her husband Walter Garvin and Donna and her husband James Hartman, all of Bethlehem; and a brother, James and his wife Sandy Panick of Hellertown.