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Springtime Fun Around the Region

2017-05-10

St. Isidore School Holds Mock Trial - On Thursday, May 4, the seventh and eighth grade students at St. Isidore School held a mock trial with Judge Michael J. Koury, Jr. (center) Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County.

The mock trial was based on a piece of literature the students had read, "The Outsiders," and a character from the piece was picked to "try" for the crime of murder. The case of "The State vs. Johnny Cade" was presented by the eighth grade, with the seventh grade acting as the jury.

The literature-based mock trial was an enrichment program through the Rendell Center for Civics and Engagement designed to deepen the understanding of a literature piece while learning about the judicial system.

Green Lane Fire Co. - A group from the YMCA Abilities Class recently visited the Green Lane Fire

Company for a tour of the facility and some hands-on instruction.

According to instructor Brenda DiDonato, the group, which includes four instructors, meets four times each week for a variety of activities.

Their host for the event was Fire Police Captain Larry Stemple and information about the fire company, its

services and equipment was shared by firefighter Cody Jamison.

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