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Northampton Area High School Makes return to live theatre with Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
By LAUREN SCHUSTER On November 19 and 20, Northampton Area High School’s drama club put on their performance of Neil Simon’s comedy “Fools.” One of Simon’s lesserknown plays, “Fools” tells the story of the remote Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov, whose residents
are ignorant and seem incapable of being taught. The show opens with schoolteacher Leon Tolchinsky (played by Shawn-Tyler Laub) arriving in town after seeing an advertisement seeking a teacher for Sophia Zubritsky (played by Maddy Rex), the daughter of the town doctor. The villagers soon
explain to Tolchinsky that their village is under a curse and that unless he is able to teach Sophia within 24 hours of his arrival in town, he will lose his intelligence as well. Motivated by his newfound love for Sophia, Leon decides Continued on page 19
Northampton Borough Council Discusses vacant seat, holiday events
By CHRISTINA SANTO The Northampton Borough Council met on Thursday, Nov. 18 to discuss the first ward vacancy on council, the 2022 budget, and upcoming holiday events. Council has 30 days, or until Nov. 25, to appoint someone to fill the vacancy created as a result of Keith Piescienski’s passing on Oct. 26, according to solicitor Brian Panella. If someone is not appointed by then, the election council would have 15 additional
days (until Dec. 10) to appoint a candidate; the election council consists of borough council minus the mayor, but with the addition of an elector. With the absence of two councilmembers, council elected to take no action on appointing a replacement. The matter will be discussed at the next council meeting, and advertised as a special meeting of the election council. However, applicants Barry
Frantz, Sandra Pudliner and Judy Haldeman introduced themselves and answered questions regarding the position. Whoever is appointed to the seat will serve for the remaining two years of Piescienski’s term. Next, at the recommendation of Police Chief Bryan Kadingo, council approved two motions to take no action on installing stop signs at two intersections: 11th and Universal and Ninth and Continued on page 19
Bath American Legion awards Annual scholarship
Submitted by BRIAN RADCLIFFE The American Legion Eckley E. Patch, Post #470 awarded its annual scholarship award this past week at its monthly Home Association meeting. This year's award recipient was Coutrney Dellatore. Courtney is a 2021 graduate of Northampton Area High School and is currently enrolled at Northampton Community College pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Along with going to school, Courtney also enjoys coaching girls softball with Moore Township Redhawks, and works as a sales clerk at Kohl's Department store in Easton. Along with earning the Legion scholarship, Courteny also received a scholarship award from the Moore Township Athletic Association. Courtney is the daughter of Brian and Sandra Radcliffe and the granddaughter of Bill and Cyndy Radcliffe. After Northampton Community College, Courtney plans on transfer-
ring to Kutztown University to continue her education. The American Legion Post 470 awards a $1000 scholarship each year to any member, child or grandchild to Post #470. Candidates must show proof of enrollment to any two-year or equivalent college or trade school, and provide proof of membership or family membership. Applications are made available by the end of February each year. For more information, please contact the Post Commander at commanderpost470@gmail.com or call the Post at 610-837-8337. Leave a message and someone from the scholarship committee will return your call.
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