Twelve seniors and one community group were honored yesterday by NorCo's Area Agency on Aging. I nominated myself several times, as I did last year, but was snubbed again. Now nothing less than the Presidential Medal of Freedom will do. Anyway, here are this year's outstanding seniors:
- Barbara Abel (Nazareth) – Intergenerational Outstanding Senior Award recipient, for sharing her musical talents with Morningstar Living residents and inspiring youth through music.
- Marvin Boyer (Palmer Township) – For his enduring leadership in civil rights, criminal justice reform, and community advocacy.
- Mary Detrick (Pen Argyl) – For her exceptional volunteer work addressing food insecurity, elder support, and shelter needs.
- Curt Ehly (Easton) – For his tireless contributions to community revitalization, especially as emcee of the Easton Farmers Market.
- James & Eileen Glancy (Upper Nazareth Township) – For their compassionate and consistent service with Meals on Wheels and personal outreach to those in need.
- Happy Hookers, Knit Wits, and Sew ‘n’ Sews Group (Forks Township) – Outstanding Community Group recipient, for crafting essential items that support local seniors, children with special needs, the homeless, and animal shelters.
- Charles Mallon (Nazareth Borough) – For his 21 years of service at the Nazareth Senior Center and dedication to Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity.
- James Marsh (Palmer Township) – For decades of leadership at Bethel Memorial Baptist Church and involvement with the VA and community nonprofits.
- Gerald E. Seyfried (Lower Nazareth) – For a lifetime of public service, from County Executive to founder of the Parks 2000 initiative.
- Maryann Umble (Bethlehem) – For her steadfast support of faith-based outreach, emergency shelter services, and community coordination.
- Charles Wacik (Easton) – For his extensive record of volunteerism in local government, youth sports, church activities, and public safety.
- Linda Weiss (Bethlehem) – For her lifelong dedication to children’s education and her ongoing volunteer work with Cops ‘n Kids, Meals on Wheels, and more.
I think all they got was a plaque and a free lunch that most of them are unable to eat. I'd want $1 million dollars.
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