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Wednesday, June 21: Cranberry juice, roast turkey with gravy, Pennsylvania “Dutch” stuffing, California blend vegetables, wheat bread with margarine, Mandarin oranges.

Thursday, June 22: Apricot nectar, tuna salad hoagie, potato chips, macaroni salad, fresh watermelon.

Friday, June 23: Chicken pot pie, green peas, tossed greens with ranch dressing, wheat bread with margarine, fresh strawberries with whipped cream.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that expands care in the network for patients under the Veterans Choice Program to the health network’s inpatient hospital campuses and many Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) practices.

St. Luke’s University and Allentown campuses have received the distinguished designation as Centers of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG™) by the AAGL and Surgical Review Corporation.

Additionally, gynecologic surgeons, Michael Patriarco, DO, and Vincent Lucente, MD, FACS have also received the COEMIG distinction.

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Wednesday, June 21: Barbecued chicken, lentils, carrots, tropical fruit.

Thursday, June 22: Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, Asian vegetables, angel food cake with strawberries.

Friday, June 23: Macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, broccoli, applesauce.

Monday, June 26: Three cheese ziti with meat sauce, cauliflower, tropical fruit.

Tuesday, June 27: Fish, mushroom polenta, vegetable medley, applesauce.

Wednesday, June 28: Peach glazed pork chop, whipped yams, summer vegetables, plums.

LCCC:

Neffs National Bank, Neffs, North Whitehall Township, through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, contributed $25,000 to the Lehigh Carbon Community College Early Learning Center.

Anna and Roy C. Kern of Schnecksville, North Whitehall Township, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary June 21 with an intimate family party.

The couple was married in a double wedding June 21, 1947, with Anna’s identical twin sister, Kathryn, and her husband Robert Schmoyer, who are both now deceased.

The wedding took place at Neffs Union Church, Neffs, North Whitehall Township, with Lutheran Pastor Willard Weida and United Church of Christ Pastor Robert Urffer officiating.

Historic 35th tour:The West Park Civic Association’s 35th anniversary “Historic West Park House Tour” is 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 25. The tour includes 10 properties, from a majestic, meticulously-restored mansion to a spectacularly-renovated 1912 townhouse with the latest fashionable amenities and contemporary decor. Homes range in style from turn-of-the-century Victorian to 1930’s neo-classical revival. Music and refreshments are at several locations on the tour. Free parking is provided at the Masonic Temple, 16th and Linden streets, Allentown, and along nearby streets.

Our beautiful spring flowers have faded away. Now what should be done?

Here are some thoughts on a few of the more common plants that bloom in spring in the Lehigh Valley.

Alison Elizabeth Green and Anand Anil Thakrar were married June 5, 2017, on board the Norwegian Gem docked at Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Alison is the daughter of Debbie and Bryan Green of Allentown. Anand is the son of Rama and Anil Thakrar of Bethlehem.

The bride was given away by her father.

Alison’s sister, Megan Wilkinson of Quakertown, served as matron of honor.

Jordan Orth, son of the groom, of New York City, N.Y., was best man.

Raiden Kenji Thakrar, son of the bride and groom, served as ring bearer.

Donna R. Roman, 64, of Northampton, died June 12, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice, Bethlehem.

She was a daughter of the late William Roman III and Rita Wallo.

She was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Northampton.

She taught country line dancing and helped at the Hampton House, Northampton.

She is survived by a daughter, Megan Moyer; a son, Brandon Moyer and his wife Alexis; two grandchildren, Gavyn and Ryken; and two brothers, William “Butch” Roman IV and Robert Roman.