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The Be an Angel campaign runs through Jan. 31. For a list of items needed, go to www.mcallcommunity. com/be_an_angel/. — Ann Lowy, The Morning Call
Mary Meuser Memorial Library,
Easton, received a teak bistro set from Ed and Sue Zukasky of Easton. The Zukaskys also donated their time and travel to take away all discarded electronic devices, such as hard drives, keyboards, broken headphones, etc., that the library had.
The Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley,
Emmaus, received monetary donations from David Melcher; Robert and Joan Kern of Coopersburg; Susan David of Schnecksville; Berkley and Sandra Zionts of Center Valley; and Susan Master of Bethlehem. Gift cards were donated by Barbara Sander of Macungie; Alice Sulimenko of Bethlehem; and an anonymous donor.
Lehigh Valley, received Target gift cards from William Jesse and Mr. and Mrs. Narsewicz.
Dream Come True, Forgotten Felines and Fidos,
Germansville, received a monetary donation from Jane Green of Allentown.
Nazareth, received a monetary donation from Linda and James Irwin of Nazareth.
Visions of Eagles, The Lower Saucon Township Historical Society,
Hellertown, received a computer chair from
Rebecca Miller of Bethlehem. Susan Kirk of Nazareth donated a Staples gift card.
Treatment Trends/Allentown The Center
received two packs of long johns, a pair gloves, a pair of socks, a pack of Dixie cups and lids, and Target gift card from an anonymous donor.
Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant
received a Staples gift card from Linda Sherer of Allentown.
The Blue Mountain Community Library,
Pen Argyl, received a Barnes and Noble gift card from Jamie Severson of Pen Argyl. The library also received a Barnes and Noble gift card, a Weis Market gift card, and 50 first class stamps from Dennit and Donna Golden of Wind Gap.
Allentown, received 20 baby clothing sets from an anonymous donor.
St. Joseph the Worker Church, Orefield, donated 67 baby hats, one hat/ bootie set, two diaper covers, and two toys.
Lily’s Hope Foundation,
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At the multiplex, “Barbenheimer” ruled. Beyoncé launched a huge tour and scored with her concert film. Rihanna soared above the Super Bowl. But we must acknowledge what fans know all too well: This whole year felt like “2023 (Taylor’s Version).”
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