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JANUARY 5-11, 2023
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Nazareth Borough Council 4-Hers attend National Congratulates Blue Eagle Marching 4-H Congress Band and Band Director Rick Hilborn
Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band, Band Director Rick Hilborn, and Mayor Lance E. Colondo. By SAVANNAH BROWN On Monday, January 2, Nazareth Borough Council kicked off the new year by congratulating the Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band on their tremendous 2022 undefeated competition season and the seven championships they have won. Mayor Lance E. Colondo presented the marching band and Band Director Rick Hilborn with a resolution from council that recognized and publicly honored the band director, band officers, band members, color guards, drum majors, student conductor, band front, and the support staff for their recent championships and incredible successes at the state and
regional levels. “Nazareth Borough Council thanks Band Director Rick Hilborn and the parents of the band members who have supported this group of talented musicians, and who have helped make all of these successes a reality. Each year, Nazareth Borough Council invites the Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band to headline on Memorial Day and Halloween parades, and each year they are unquestionably the musical highlight for those events,” Colondo continued. Mayor Colondo added that the council congratulates the marching band on their successes and thanked them for making Nazareth proud.
Band Director Rick Hilborn expressed, “We had a great year. We had tremendous effort on everybody's part and really going above and beyond the level of dedication, and that's really why we are where we are. So, thank you for your leadership and thank you to all the band members.” Council also honored Hilborn’s retirement with a resolution for his many years of directing the Nazareth Blue Eagle Marching Band, the Middle School Band, and the Nazareth Orchestra in addition to teaching music and other associated skills to students. Mayor Colondo presented the Continued on page 8
Sheridan Taylor and Laura Hurlock at the National 4-H Congress. Submitted by JANICE MARTIN To be chosen to represent the county and 4-H at the National 4-H Congress, held in Atlanta, Georgia, is a great honor for any 4-Her. This represents years of 4-H work and service, plus community service, all documented in yearly reports. The 2022 candidates for the National 4-H Congress from Northampton County 4-H were Sheridan Taylor, a senior at Pen Argyl High School, and Laura Hurlock, a senior at Northampton Area High School. Both are members of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club. The National 4-H Congress hosted 4-Hers from the United States. It is a leadership activity
that emphasizes community service. Various speakers and workshops are attended by the delegates. Quite often friends made at this event last a lifetime. The experience is truly life changing and inspiring. Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club is very proud to have these two members represent the club and county at a national event. Sheridan and Laura follow in the footsteps of many previous club members who have had the opportunity to attend the National 4-H Congress. Backtrackers is currently accepting new members, although there is limited space available. The club is open to all interestContinued on page 3
Salem UCC of Moorestown completes anniversary celebration Submitted by ED TAYLOR Salem UCC of Moorestown completed its 250th anniversary celebration with an open house and organ/trumpet duet on Saturday, December 10. The open house included a display of historical items like photos, certificates, registers and much more. The organ/trumpet duet was performed by Jeff Wohlbach and Mike Bedics. Salem’s pipe organ covers a large part of the church’s history. The organ was consecrated in Salem over 100 years ago in 1915.
Later, in 1958, the Fritzche Organ Co. moved the pipe organ from behind the choir loft to its current location facing the choir loft. The organ was also electrified at this time. Worshippers at Salem will still hear the organ’s melodious sounds regularly during worship on Sunday mornings. The event was the last of the special events for Salem’s 250th anniversary yearlong celebration. The open house featured a display of historical items. The displayed items varied and included
photos of activities and individuals, a wedding dress, books, certificates and documents. The display was a wonderful depiction of the history of Salem and the community. It was a busy year for Salem. The church maintained most of its normal picnics and dinners. The dinners were back to in-person attendance for the first time since Covid had limited them to take-out only. The picnics were also back to more “normal” crowds. Salem also held its annual basket raffle and golf tour-
nament. Salem UCC enjoys sharing its events in the surrounding community. The anniversary celebration added a few new events open to the community. Recording artist Daryl Mosely performed in April. There was a service to commemorate the anniversary in October and the organ/trumpet duet in December. There was one event open to Salem’s members – a pig roast held in September. Salem UCC of Moorestown holds worship services Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. Over
the summer, the time is changed to 9:30 a.m. and held outside in the grove (weather permitting). The regular events will be back for 2023 as well. Salem looks forward to continuing its involvement within the surrounding community.
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