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JULY 6-12, 2023
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Cement Worker of the Month: Robert James Raub, Buzzi Unicem, Stockertown
Robert Raub, Buzzi Unicem By ED PANY Mr. Robert Raub was born in Easton, graduating from Easton High School in 1975, where he was a member of the basketball, baseball and track teams. Upon graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the U.S. Army Police for three years, 1975-1978, under the 709th military battalion stationed in Germany. After an honorable discharge,
he worked for the Victaulic Corporation. He recalled, “The veterans administration called me up and said Hercules Cement (Buzzi Unicem) was hiring veterans. I applied and was hired Feb. 14, 1979.” Starting as a laborer, he progressed to the quarry. Today, Robert operates a 990H loader Continued on page 4
Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream Brings a family-fun favorite Back to Allen Township
By SAVANNAH BROWN On Friday, June 30, Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream opened its doors to the public with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The newly renovated miniature golf course was previously known as Hillside from 1959 to 2019 and has been one of the longest standing mini golf courses in the Lehigh Valley. The site also formerly shared its location with Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard up until 2021 when they moved to Main Street in Northampton. In 2019, the new owners of
Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream bought the location with dreams of redesigning with their own style and flair. The site has been completely renovated with a unique and challenging 18-hole miniature golf course complete with a new layout, landscaping and water features, scenic views of the hillside it was named after, and a brand-new clubhouse that received both interior and exterior upgrades, including the newly renovated ice cream restaurant and spacious room in the back for events and birthday parties. During the ribbon cutting cer-
Annual Kazoo Parade marches through Nazareth
emony, Manager of the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce Nicole Miles congratulated the owners, wishing their family many years of success. “It’s no small feat to do what you’ve done here; to renovate so thoroughly to knock everything down to the ground and build it back up again. We are sure it will come back to you in many ways—lots of years of prosperity and success, and we’re grateful for the memories that you’re going to bring to all these people who are standing with us today,” proclaimed Miles. Miles also shared that “Hillside is determined to give customers the best experience possible through the power of their team. Their leadership team is determined to offer world class experience to this community, give back to the local schools and foundations, and simply enjoy the moment one scoop and one putt at a time.” Additionally, during the cerContinued on page 7
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