Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette April 3 by Innovative Designs & Publishing, Inc.

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By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Welcome to our annual “Beauty Issue.” Spring is a time of renewal of course and there is no more appropriate time to let your own beauty shine through. There are all kinds of things that go into staying “beautiful,” from your daily skincare, to so-called “beauty foods,” to getting an annual full-body skin scan from a dermatologist. In this issue, we will look at all of that, as well as how other areas of our lives can become more beautiful with a good springtime freshening.

We will also look at just a few beauty trends for the 2024-2026 time frame; everything from the possibilities of personalization of your own

makeup, to the growing market of men’s beauty and skincare products. We will also give you the reason men are using these products. See the latest in “Interesting Beauty Trends.”

As we all know, literally taking care of your skin is a critical component in your overall beauty care. In this issue we take you through five of the top skincare tips you need to know for maintaining healthy and glowing skin. Basic skincare practices, as well as healthy lifestyle choices are the ticket. See our skincare pointers in “Tips for Everyday Skin Health.”

It’s true we have to take care of our skin from the outside, but we should take care of it from the inside as well. Did you know there are foods that provide your body with the exact nutrients your skin needs to glow from within? There are. Some foods are packed with the good stuff for your skin, without you having to obsess about some exotic ingredient. We tell you about plenty of options you can find in your regular old grocery store. Read “Beauty Foods for Beautiful Skin” for all the details.

You probably visit your doctor for a checkup every year, and your dentist for a teeth cleaning

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every now and then, but when was the last time you went to a dermatologist for a full-body skin scan? It’s a highly valuable examination. A dermatologist is specially trained to catch any form of skin cancer, and with an annual full-body skin scan they will catch it sooner rather than later. Most skin cancers are highly treatable, especially when caught early. Find out what to expect in that kind of exam in “A Full-Body Skin Scan: What to Expect.”

And lastly, in addition to taking care of your

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skin and refreshing it after a cold and dry winter, there is also beauty in refreshing other areas of your life. Spring is the time to do it. We give you some ideas on what to tackle in “The Beauty in Refreshing Your Life.”

So that is our issue for this time around. Please join us next time when we shift gears and focus on real estate and home improvement. Until then!

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Tips for Everyday Skin Health

SOURCE: mayoclinic.org (edited)

Basic skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can keep your skin healthy and glowing. Get started with these five tips.

1. Protect yourself from the sun

One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots, and other skin problems, including the risk of skin cancer.

For the most complete sun protection:

Use sunscreen / Use a palmsized amount of broadspectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Put on more sunscreen every two hours or more often if you swim or sweat.

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St. John’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. Donna Larson The Rev. Maria Tjeltveit 365 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton 610-826-2611 stjohnspalmerton.com

April 13 Palm Sunday Donkey Procession from Park 9:00 AM Come meet the Sicilian Donkey at the gazebo. Donkey Procession from park to church entrance with Blessing of Palms outside church

9:15 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II

Come see a real Sicilian Donkey and the cross on his back!

Palm Sunday, April 13, at 9:00 AM Palmerton Park Gazebo

Legend has it that after Jesus was crucified, all the Sicilian donkeys in the region were blessed to have a cross on their backs. The one at the park is a descendant of the original donkey.

April 17 Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 PM with Foot Washing and Stripping of Altar

April 18 Good Friday Stations of the Cross at 12:00 PM Liturgy at 7:00 PM

April 20 Easter Day The Sunday of the Resurrection 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Music

Monthly Food Truck Extravaganza

Christ UCC of Walnutport is having a monthly Food Truck event at their church. Customers will be able to get a punch card in May. Anyone that has six punches in November will be entitled to a prize at our Fall Bazaar.

Thursday, May 8 • 3pm to 7pm “Grumpy’s BBQ Roadhouse”

Thursday, May 22 • 3pm to 7pm ‘On the Go Grill”

Sunday, June 8 • 11am to 5pm “SMP”

Thursday,July 17 • 3pm to 7pm “Buns on the Go”

Friday, August 22 • 3pm to 7pm “Slide on By”

Friday, September 5 • 3pm to 7pm “Charlie’s’ Italian Sausage”

Thursday, October 9 • 3pm to 7pm “Vince’s Cheese Steaks”

Christ UCC Walnutport Fall Bazaar

Friday, October 31 from 10am to 6pm Saturday, November 1 from 9am to 1pm 309 Main Street, Walnutport PA 18088 610-767-1601

“Hope to see you at the Food Truck Extravaganza at Christ UCC!”

Tips for Everyday Skin Health

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Seek shade / Try to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. That's when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest.

Wear protective clothing / Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats; Dark colors tend to give more protection.

2. Don't smoke

Smoking makes skin look older and plays a part in wrinkles forming. Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which lessens blood flow to your skin and depletes the skin of the oxygen and nutrients that are key for skin health.

Smoking also damages collagen and elastin fibers that give skin strength and suppleness and increases the risk of squamous cell skin cancer, especially on the lips. If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit.

3. Treat your skin gently

Follow these tips for gentle skin care:

Limit bath time / Some experts say it's ideal to bathe for no longer than five minutes at a time.

Use warm water rather than hot.

Choose mild cleansers / Strong soaps and detergents can strip oil from the skin.

Shave carefully / It's ideal to shave after bathing when your skin is moist. Put on shaving cream, lotion, or gel before shaving. Use a clean, sharp razor and shave in the direction the hair grows, rinsing razor after each stroke.

Pat dry / After you wash or bathe, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel. That way, some moisture stays on your skin.

Moisturize dry skin / For dry skin, use a moisturizer that fits your skin type. For daily use, try a moisturizer that contains SPF to help protect your skin from the sun.

4. Eat a healthy diet

A balanced diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Fresh fruits and vegetables may be especially helpful at preventing damage that can lead to early skin aging.

Drink plenty of water to help keep your skin hydrated too. Limit foods and drinks with added sugar, processed snacks, and other refined carbohydrates.

5. Manage stress

Too much stress can make skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin conditions.

To boost your chances for healthy skin and a healthy state of mind, take some steps to manage your stress:

• Get enough sleep.

• Add more movement into your day, such as taking a brisk walk.

• Scale back your to-do list.

• Try meditation or yoga.

• Make time to do the things you enjoy and see the people you care about.

The results for your skin might be more dramatic than you expect!

Beauty Foods for Beautiful Skin

SOURCE: webmd.com (edited)

Looking to make your skin its best? Along with smart habits – like wearing sunscreen every day – check out what's on your plate. Some types of foods are packed with the good stuff for glowing skin. No need to obsess about a particular “superfood" or exotic ingredient. There are plenty of options in regular grocery stores. What matters most is your overall eating pattern. In a nutshell, most people need to eat more fruits and vegetables, cut down on sugar and salt, and choose whole foods over processed ones.

Flaxseeds / These tiny brown seeds are rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), a type of omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3s are fats that are good for you because they can reduce the harmful effects of UV radiation, smoking, and pollution. Other foods high in omega-3 fats are chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, salmon, albacore tuna, and sardines.

Kiwis / Did you know that kiwis have more

vitamin C than oranges? Vitamin C may protect skin against UV damage, help with the production of collagen, and make skin more hydrated. Other good sources of vitamin C include black currants, blueberries, citrus fruits, guava, red peppers, parsley, strawberries, and broccoli.

Avocados / These are good sources of vitamins C and E, two antioxidants that help protect cells from damage. Avocados also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help improve skin tone, and monounsaturated fat, which (like other fats and oils) helps your body absorb certain vitamins, including A, D, E, and K.

Collards, Kale, Spinach / Really, any dark leafy green is an all-around nutritional powerhouse.

Ham and Dandelion Dinner

Saturday, April 5, 2025 3pm to 7pm

Meal consists of ham, dandelion and/or lettuce, mashed potatoes, bacon dressing, corn or green beans, roll and dessert. This is a limited eat in or take out meal!

Meals - $13.00

This meal will have scheduled limited seating times at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm for eat in. The times will be offered first called, first offered. Take outs will be available at 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:30pm as well. St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland 787 Almond Road, Walnutport, PA 18088 610-767-4572 • www.indianland.org

Please call for tickets. When ordering, you will need to decide eat in or take out and times will be offered to you for both.

You’ll get a virtual alphabet of vitamins from them, including lots of skin-friendly antioxidants.

Yogurt / Yogurt is loaded with probiotics – live, friendly bacteria that help fight inflammation, including inflammation that worsens skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Other foods with probiotics are kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut.

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April 17th at 6:30pm

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During this presentation you will learn simple science-backed principles that will not only help you lose weight, but will also keep you happy and healthy for years to come.

-Without counting carbs!

During this presentation you will learn simple science-backed that will not only help you lose weight, but will also keep and healthy for years to come.

During this presentation you will learn simple science-backed principles that will not only help you lose weight, but will also keep you happy and healthy for years to come.

April 17th at 6:30pm

-Without counting calories!

-Without counting carbs!

-Without counting calories!

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-Without expensive powders, supplements, or medications!

-Without counting calories!

-Without starving yourself!

-Without counting calories!

-Without expensive powders, supplements, or medications!

-Without starving yourself!

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-Without expensive powders, supplements, or medications!

Green Tea / Green tea is packed with polyphenols, an antioxidant, and also contains flavonoids, which help with DNA repair and the lessening of fine lines.

-Without expensive powders, supplements, or medications!

-Without starving yourself!

You will also understand weight-loss myths so you don’t have to be confused or discouraged anymore.

-Without starving yourself!

You will also understand weight-loss myths so you don’t have to be confused or discouraged anymore.

During this presentation you will learn simple science-backed principles that will not only help you lose weight, but will also keep you happy and healthy for years to come.

-Without counting carbs!

-Without counting calories!

You will also understand weight-loss myths so you don’t have to be confused or discouraged anymore.

Drink Up / Drinking water is an easy way to give your skin a healthy glow. You also get water from high-water foods, including watermelon, cucumbers, and celery.

Olive Oil / When part of a regular diet, olive oil is known to help curb inflammation. Olive oil antioxidants are being studied for use in products to curb eczema and psoriasis.

-Without starving yourself!

Oily Fish / Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance found naturally in your body that helps with cell growth and fights free radicals that damage skin. You also get CoQ10 from coldwater fish such as herring, salmon, and tuna.

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You will also understand weight-loss myths so you don’t confused or discouraged anymore.

Carrots / Carrots are high in beta-carotene, which protects your skin against the harmful rays of the sun. Beta-carotene is also found in apricots, cantaloupe, mango, papaya, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. Carrots are also a good source of magnesium, which relaxes nerves and muscles.

Nuts / Foods that are high in vitamin E – such as almonds, peanuts, and hazelnuts – are helpful to prevent collagen destruction and cell damage caused by free radicals.

Good nutrition helps take care of the body from the inside out. For glowing skin make sure you also get a full night’s sleep, wear a broadspectrum tinted sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher, stay physically active, manage stress, and don’t smoke.

Dr. Joshua Fleming is the Medical Director at Adventist WholeHealth Clinic and an Osteopathic physician with fellowship training in Depression and Anxiety. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and holds a Master’s in Exercise Science.

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His mission is to help patients achieve optimal health through lifestyle interventions, focusing on the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. Dr. Fleming believes in a holistic approach that includes mental, physical, and spiritual healing.

The Beauty in Refreshing Your Life

SOURCE: theguardian.com (edited)

In addition to taking care of your skin and refreshing it after a cold and dry winter, there is also beauty in refreshing other areas of your life. Spring is the time to do it. Here are some ideas: Give your houseplants a shower / Just like you, your houseplants are fed up with winter’s grey skies and the dryness of indoor heating. Give your plant a nice outdoor shower. When the spring rains appear, kick your houseplant outdoors for a wash (don’t leave it outside overnight though) – you’ll be amazed how refreshed it looks. If you don’t have anywhere outside, give it a cold shower. This will wash off all the house dust and give you a chance to blast off any pests that might be appearing.

Find opportunities to connect / If you love the spring, it’s a good time to embrace opportunities

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to connect with people. That could be meeting up with friends, volunteering, booking theatre trips or anything else that’s going to put you in touch with the world. Getting out in nature is also great for your mental wellbeing at this time of year, even if it’s just a short walk around the local park.

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Master the basics of a new language / Always dreamed of mastering another language? Spring is the perfect time to get started. If you’re going away in the summer, you’ve got about 100 days to learn the basics of the language wherever you might be headed – a good motivation to commit to a learning schedule. If you set aside time every day to practice, you’ll start building a habit of training your language-learning muscles. Pro Tip: Jot down key phrases and common words as you come across them, and repeat them out loud. If you opt to learn with an app, use it as a starting point and then listen to podcasts or watch films and TV in your new language to help those key phrases and words stick. The more you can immerse yourself, the better.

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Each person bringing a donation of non-perishable food item(s) will receive 1 free 50/50 raffle ticket per person. Live drawing, must be Present to win

Schnecksville Fire Co. Pavilion Rt. 309, 5 miles north of Rt. 22

Each person bringing a donation of non-perishable food item(s) will receive 1 free 50/50 raffle ticket per person. Live drawing, must be Present to win

Schnecksville Fire Co. Pavilion Rt. 309, 5 miles north of Rt. 22 Doors Open @ 5:30 PM & Drawing @ 7:00PM Food and beverages will be available 50/50 Drawing!

For more information, call/text Carol at 610-554-1825.

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Gain a rosy perspective / Blusher is a joyful piece of makeup that lifts your mood and releases your skin from the grey shackles of winter. Blusher, however, has “potential to go wrong” written all over it. Heavy handedness – the biggest culprit

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Doors Open @ 5:30 PM & Drawing @ 7:00PM Food and beverages will be available 50/50 Drawing!

Doors Open @ 5:30 PM & Drawing @ 7:00PM Food and beverages will be available 50/50 Drawing! For more information, call/text Carol at 610-554-1825. krbpsu89@ptd.net

Each person bringing a donation of non-perishable food item(s) will receive 1 free 50/50 raffle ticket per person.

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Each person bringing a donation of -perishable food item(s) will receive 1 free 50/50 raffle ticket per person. Live drawing, must be Present to win Thank you!

For more information, call/text Carol at 610-554-1825.

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The Beauty in Refreshing Your Life

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– might make people think you have a skin condition! The easiest way to wear blusher is to opt for a cream, as opposed to a powder. It’s more malleable and there’s no brush required.

Spring clean your finances / The start of the financial year in April is an ideal time to spring clean your finances. Begin by reviewing what you are paying out each month in direct debits and monthly subscriptions. Cut back on anything you don’t need and set up the practice of saving that money in a regular savings account instead.

Stock up on SPF / Returning to skincare one more time, it’s important to wear sunscreen year-round, but even more so in the springtime after a long period of limited exposure to the sun. As the weather gets warmer, you need to be wearing an SPF 50 to protect against UVA and UVB rays, no matter what your skin tone.

Spring is here! It’s time to give your life a freshening up.

Indianland Garden Club

April meeting

submitted by Kathleen Heist

The Indianland Garden Club will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, April 8,2025 at Hope Lutheran Church on Route 248 in Cherryville.

Park in the large parking lot under the lights and enter through the door to the left of the overhead drive-thru. A Club member will be at the door.

Doors open at 6:00pm with meeting starting promptly at 7:00pm

This meeting is a workshop-----we will be making a sustainable arrangement.

If you were not at last month’s meeting or joining the club this month, please bring along a vessel(flat—no more than 3 to 4” wide), flower cutter/scissors and live flowers of your choice to fill container. Club will supply greenery and other material to make arrangement.

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A Full-Body Skin Scan: What to Expect

SOURCE: clevelandclinic.org (edited)

An annual “full-body skin scan” is an important item on the checklist for maintaining healthy skin. You visit your primary care doctor every year for a checkup and schedule regular teeth cleanings with your dentist – but how often do you see your dermatologist?

Dermatologists are specially trained in detecting skin cancer, which affects more than 2 million people around the world every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Ideally, you see your dermatologist once a year. During the annual exam, your dermatologist will check for any moles or spots that have changed in size, color or shape

Things to Know

Most skin cancers are highly treatable, especially when they’re caught early. The best time to start skin cancer screenings and the frequency for receiving them will depend on your specific skin type, sun exposure and medical history.

Annual skin exams may be especially recommended for anyone who:

• Has a history of melanoma, other skin cancers or precancerous skin lesions

• Has a first-degree relative (parents, siblings, children) who has or had melanoma

• Has a large number of moles or a history of atypical or abnormal moles

• Has a history of tanning bed use

• Has a history of blistering sunburns

• Has a history of significant regular sun exposure through activities such as boating or living in a sunny location, or outdoor occupations such as landscaping or construction

April 13 Palm Sunday Concert 4 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Heights • 319 S. Ave., Jim Thorpe • Free Will Offering June 7 40th Anniversary Concert 3 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church • 526 North St., Jim Thorpe • $25 p/p, 10 and under free

To order tickets- website: bhchorale.org or email: jsbgfh@ptd.net Tickets available at Sound Check Records, & Jingle Bells Shop, Jim Thorpe, Beacon 443

What to Expect

During a skin cancer screening, every part of your body gets inspected. Your appointment will involve a thorough examination of your skin from the top of your scalp to the bottoms of your feet.

For the exam, you’ll be asked to remove all of your clothing and put on a gown. Then, your dermatologist will take a close look at your skin and note any irregularities. The exam may also involve the use of a bright light or hand-held magnification tool to look at skin lesions in more detail.

The main thing that a dermatologist is looking for during the exam is any sign of skin cancer. This could be in the form of irregular spots, moles or lesions. Of course, your skin is already covered with moles, freckles and scars that may be harmless. A dermatologist will know what to flag as a warning sign of anything more serious.

There are three types of skin cancer and while they each look different, the most common warning sign is a change in the skin, such as a new growth or a visible change in an existing growth or mole.

How to Prepare

Ahead of the appointment, make note of any spots on your skin that you’re concerned about and be sure to bring them up before your doctor gets started. If your doctor doesn’t find anything suspicious, the exam shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes.

If your doctor finds a spot that could be cancerous or pre-cancerous, they’ll likely take a picture for your medical chart and perform a skin biopsy. During a biopsy, they’ll remove a small amount of tissue to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. This is a simple procedure that can typically be done right then and there in the office.

Easter and Rabbits Do Not Mix

House Rabbit Society strongly urges parents not to buy their children live “Easter bunnies” unless they are willing to make a 10-year commitment to properly care for the animals. Each year, thousands of baby rabbits, chicks, and ducks are purchased as Easter gifts only to be abandoned or left at shelters in the days, weeks and months that follow Easter.

Margo DeMello, president of HRS, encourages rabbit lovers to support the “Make Mine Chocolate” ™ campaign created by the Columbus, Ohio, chapter of HRS.“Rabbits are not ‘low maintenance’ pets,” says DeMello; they require at least the same amount of work as a cat or dog, and often more. Chocolate rabbits are a great alternative; kids can enjoy them for 10 minutes, and they won’t have to take care of them for the next 10 years.”

Mary Cotter, vice-president of HRS, says that many of the rabbits purchased as Easter pets will never live to see their first birthday. Some will die from neglect, while others will be abandoned in local parks or left at animal shelters. “It is irresponsible for pet stores to push rabbits and other so-called Easter animals during the holiday,”

says Cotter. “Unless parents are willing to take full responsibility for the possible 10-year lifepan of a live rabbit, they should buy their children chocolate rabbits instead.”

Most children want a companion they can hold, carry and cuddle, but rabbits are fragile, groundloving creatures who break easily when dropped. Additionally, rabbits are easily frightened by loud noises. It is unreasonable to expect a small child to make a 10-year commitment to taking care of a rabbit. All too often, the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up neglected or abandoned.

Does this mean no families with children should never have pet rabbits? “Not at all!” says DeMello. “But what it does mean is that parents must be actively involved on a daily basis, and willing to supervise any interactions between rabbits and children. Otherwise, chocolate is the way to go!”

For families willing to make the long-term commitment, here are a few points to consider before acquiring a rabbit:

**Housing: For rabbits who use a cage, the cage needs to be at least six times the size of the adult rabbit. It should not have a wire bottom, as the

wire can cause sores on the rabbit’s feet. There should be room for a litterbox, toys, food and water bowls. Others may choose to forgo a cage entirely, using instead a pen for the rabbit’s home base.

**Playtime: Rabbits need plenty of exercise and should be allowed at least 30 hours out-of-cage or pen running time in a rabbit-proofed area of the home per week.

**Outdoors: Rabbits should never be left outdoors unsupervised. They can, literally, be frightened to death when approached by predators such as dogs, cats, raccoons and owls. They can also dig under fences to escape.

**Litter Box: Rabbits, once spayed or neutered, will readily use litterboxes that are place in one corner of the rabbit’s space; the rabbit’s running space should contain at least one additional box. Use dust-free, natural litter–not the clumping kind, and no softwood shavings.

**Diet: Rabbits need fresh water, unlimited fresh, grass hay, 1-2 cups of fresh vegetables, and a small serving (1/4 c per 5 lb. rabbit) of plain rabbit pellets each day.

** Health: Like dogs and cats, rabbits should be spayed or neutered. The risk of uterine cancer in unspayed female rabbits is alarmingly high, and

unneutered males are likely to spray.

**Grooming: Rabbits shed their coat 3-4 times per year; use a flea comb and brush away excess fur.

A person who chooses a baby rabbit as a companion must:

**Have lots of time, a household that can withstand some chewing, and a stable residence.

**Expect an unneutered/unspayed baby will spray urine. Know that neutering/spaying (at four to six months) will stop the problem.

**Expect accidents when baby forgets the location of the litterbox.

Palm Sunday, April 13 – 10:00 am

Maundy Thursday, April 17 –

Matzah and soup – 6:30 pm

Followed by Communion around the table

Easter Sunday, April 20 –Communion service – 10:00 am

Come Worship the Risen Lord

Lehigh Township Historical Society News

Submitted by RUTH HALL KENT

The Lehigh Township Historical Society is busy making plans for the rest of 2025. We have a lot of projects on our To-Do List around the museum and welcome anyone who would like to be involved with operating our Historical Centre Museum in Pennsville and our St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse in Indianland. We are also brainstorming ideas for our program held in conjunction with the Schoolhouse Open House later this year. If you are interested in helping out, give us a call at 610-440-0151 and we’ll go from there!

Don’t forget about our Finally Spring Basket Social on Sunday, April 6th from 12 noon to 3 pm at the Blue Mountain Fish & Game Hall at 4190 Wood Drive in then township. See our classified ad in this issue or find details on our website and our Facebook page. We have some great items again this year including handcrafted items, lots of baskets from individuals and great gift cards from local businesses to be raffled at our event. We have tickets for the LV IronPigs Lehigh Valley Zoo, Miller Symphony

Hall, and the Roxy Theater among others. LTHS will also have a bake sale in addition to the Blue Mt. Fish & Game kitchen food offerings. So come out and spend some time with us.

The Historical Society will not resume our summer Open House dates until May this year because the third Sunday of the month in April is Easter. Both the Historical Centre Museum and the St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse will be open from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday May 18th. These Open House dates will continue through October this year on the third Sunday of each month for the museum. The schoolhouse will be open 3 times to visitors from 1 to 4 pm on the 3rd Sunday of May, June and September in addition to our special annual program that is not yet scheduled.

The LTHS Gravestone Cleaning and Preservation Workshop will resume in May. Serious planning and scheduling workshop dates will begin next week. This activity is weather dependent which plays into how we schedule. We will be inviting former participants to join in a clean-up day to start the project this year. If you are interested in being involved with our workshops, please contact us.

We are also seeking volunteers to help at the Centre working with filing and organizing archive items as well as prepping for and helping plan other events. We usually work at the Historical Centre every Tuesday morning (except the 2nd Tuesday) so if you have time on your hands, please give us a call at 610-440-0151 or send us a message on Facebook or through our website at www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety. org. We hope to see you soon!

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Interesting Beauty Trends

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On a grand scale, are there any beauty trends worth noting? There a few you might find interesting that could impact what beauty products you buy in the future, and how.

TREND: Continued Emphasis on Natural and Organic Ingredients

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To start, there is a continued emphasis on natural and organic ingredients. According to the Environmental Working Group, the average person applies nine personal care products to their body daily and one-quarter of women apply 15 or more. In just nine products, there’s an average of 126 unique ingredients. Now women want to know exactly what those chemicals are and what they mean for their bodies and the planet.

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Walmart recently launched a clean beauty shop that offers 900 products that are free from ingredients on the store’s “Made Without List.” Walmart hopes to make it easier for customers to find beauty products that align with their values.

TREND: Hyper-Personalization with Automated Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR)

Industry research shows that 71% of today’s consumers are increasingly demanding personalized products. More specifically relating to the beauty industry, 58% of shoppers say they are more likely to buy from a business that offers an online quiz to recommend specific beauty products for them. And, 45% of respondents say they are more likely to purchase from a business that offers a virtual reality or AI experience that allows them to try out a product online.

Beauty corporations like Murad, Living Proof, Ulta Beauty, and Schwan Cosmetics provide trueto-life try-on opportunities and personalized recommendations. In late 2022, JCPenney began offering an AI skincare advisor and AR makeup try-on experiences for customers.

Other beauty brands are combining tech solutions with the latest skincare science to offer personalized products.

TREND: Beauty Sales and Brand Engagement on TikTok and Instagram

Experts say nearly half of all social media users will make at least one purchase on a social platform this year. Have you been one of them?

Notably, consumers between the ages of 18 and 44 are the most likely to make a purchase on social media and beauty products are one of the top two things they buy, second only to clothing. TikTok

POOL: Promoting a strong sense of community

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FITNESS:

Dive Into Summer Fun at the Northern Lehigh Pool!

Get ready for another exciting season at the Northern Lehigh Pool!

Whether you're looking to cool off on a hot day, spend time with family and friends, or just relax poolside, our community pool is the perfect place to make summer memories.

�� Memberships – On sale now! Lock in rates before prices increase on May 1.

�� Private Pool Parties – Celebrate birthdays, special occasions, or just enjoy a private swim with friends!

Fun for All Ages – From open swim to special events, there’s always something happening at the Northern Lehigh Pool!

EVENTS & PROGRAMS:

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Eagle's Nest Park | 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Social Bracket:

$25 per team, perfect for casual players looking to have fun!

Competitive Bracket:

$35 per team, for serious players ready to compete!

But it’s more than just cornhole! Enjoy music, food trucks, drinks, and local vendors!

Find the registration links on our website!

Wednesday UnWine’d

The Slatington Trailhead is the place to be again this summer for good wine and great music!

Presenting Winery: Stone Lake Winery

D&L Trailhead- Slatington 6 - 8 P.M.

Schedule:

July 9: Jeni Hackett

July 23: The Two Taboo

August 6: Eliza Rush

August 27: Jagged Rose

September 10: Two of a Kind

September 24: BURN Unplugged

Summer Concert Series

Victory Park | 6 - 8 P.M. | Friday Nights

June 20: Wonton Soups

July 11: AM Radio Tribute Band

August 1: Steel Creek

August 15: Band of Brothers

Presenting Food Truck & Winery:

Grab some food from the local food truck, enjoy a drink from a local vendor, bring a lawn chair, and sit back and relax!

Day in the Park

Saturday, July 19th, 2025 Victory Park | 2 - 9 P M

Featuring Two Bands: Brake for Turtles & The Main Street Cruisers

Food Trucks

Local Adult Beverage Vendors

Local Craft Vendors

Local clubs / organizations Activities

Lovers of food, the outdoors and community will be able to indulge all at the upcoming Northern Lehigh Day In The Park!

SIMPLY ATHLETIC STRETCH AND STRENGTH (SASS)

Join us for this adult group of any age fitness class and discover your new favorite way to get into shape, stay fit, and have fun using a combination of stretching, light weights, resistance bands and balls. In Class Registration Only

Instructor: Erna Lake

Days: Mondays & Fridays, ongoing Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Slatington United Presbyterian Church

Cost: Resident: 10 Class Discount Card: $25 OR Drop-In: $3

Non-Resident: 10 Class Discount Card: $30 OR Drop-In: $3.50

YOGA WITH SHARON

Whether you are brand new to yoga or yoga master, this weekly class is for you! Online pre-registration required.

Instructor: Sharon Schnyder

Days: Thursdays

Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Peters Elementary School, Music Room

Dates: March 20 - May 29

Cost: Resident: $45 OR $5/class

Non-Resident: $56.25 OR $6/class

YOGA WITH DEEPA

This class focuses on alignment, sequence, and timing with the use of props. In Class Registration Only

Instructor: Deepa Savant, 200RYT Days: Wednesdays, ongoing Times: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: St. John’s Lutheran ChurchDay Care Room

Cost: Resident: 10 class Discount Card: $45 OR Drop-In: $5

Non-Resident: 10 Class Discount Card: $55 OR Drop-In: $6

WALK WITH EASE (WWE)

Join us for this six-week fitness initiative led by our instructor, Erna Lake, in accordance with the Arthritis Foundation’s guidelines. and balls. In Class Registration Only

Instructor: Erna Lake

Days: Mondays & Fridays, ongoing Times: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Location: Eagles Nest Walking Trail

Cost: Resident: $5 for entire session

Non-Resident: $6 for entire session

Interesting Beauty Trends

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TREND: Demand for Men's Beauty Products

TikTok has also been a key driver in another beauty trend: male grooming. The hashtag “#mensskincare” currently has approximately 1.9 million views on TikTok. Search volume for “men skincare routine” has increased by 857% in the past 5 years.

Currently, 15% of US males aged 18-65 use skincare products and 17% more would be willing

to try them in the future. According to the report, the main reasons men give for using beauty products are enhancing their general appearance, improving the texture and appearance of their skin, and looking younger. A large percentage of men have adopted a daily skincare routine.

Conclusion

Those are a few of the most important beauty industry trends for 2024-2026. In many ways, the most powerful voices have come from consumers who are calling for change. Whether that’s looking for new products or demanding more natural ingredients, brands are listening. And, they’re finding new ways to engage customers on social media and via AI/AR applications.

Remember When

photos by William “Becky” Beck

The Reitz Dairy Mart was once located on Route 309, Schnecksville, PA from approx. 1952 to 1967. The dairy mart was owned and operated by Elmer & Anna Reitz. Their son, Harold Reitz, Sr. said his parent’s dairy mart was always busy, especially on Saturday and Sunday’s. His grandmother, Eva Semmel, prepared fresh turkeys for the bar-b-ques made at the dairy mart. They were big sellers, along with French Fries, hot dogs, steak sandwiches, and ham bar-b-ques. Harold also said their Banana Splits were very popular, along with other sundaes, as well. (Cont. on Psge 29)

Schnecksville resident, Luella Kistler, remembers Reitz’s serving big portions of their homemade creamy soft ice cream. Everyone loved their ice cream. They also put a lot of meat in their bar-bques. Luella mentioned how friendly and kind Elmer and Anna were to everyone they knew.

Funeral Director, Robert Heintzelman, remembers Mr. & Mrs. Reitz fondly for being wonderful people. He recalls a funny story when he and his brother, David, spend time with their father, Richard. They would always beg to stop at the dairy mart to pick up food while traveling in his car. Their father once told them he couldn’t stop all the time and rolled his window down while passing by and told his boys to smell the aroma of the delicious food being served there. Robert said you could smell the onions and meat being cooked from Route 309 while traveling by. He also remembers the long lines of people standing near the curb on Route 309, while ordering food; that’s how busy it was. People from the city would travel to purchase food at the dairy mart because of the good reputation the dairy mart had for serving delicious food. For many of the young employees, it was their first job while working for the dairy mart.

Robert never worked at the dairy mart, but his first job he ever had was at Elmer’s Getty Car Wash from 1972 to 1976, once located where the Exxon Station is presently located. Robert, along with his brother, David, remembers washing approx. 500 cars on one given Saturday, between 8 am to 6 pm. After work he remembers taking his frozen snowmobile suit off from washing all the cars. Robert said the Reitz’s worked with you to learn to succeed while working for them by molding young people. He learned good work ethics that have stayed with him for life.

The Reitz Dairy Mart was located on Route 309, where the Schnecksville Diner is presently located. Years later, Elmer sold Arctic Cat snowmobiles.

Thank you to Harold Reitz, Sr, Luella Kistler and Robert Heintzelman for sharing some of their interesting stories about Elmer & Anna Reitz and their times while owning and operating their different businesses in Schnecksville.

Leon Bird, who lived in the Poconos where horses were part of growing up with his parents and siblings. Leon loved horses and helped take care of the horses and ponies at the Route 45 Drive-In, Berlinsville in the 1950-1960s. Leon and his wife, Ruth had two daughters, Blossom and Rose, and two sons, Kermit, and Elmer. They moved to Lehigh Township in the 1940s. Leon worked at the New Jersey Zinc Co until retiring in the 1960s . Pictured here is Leon tending the mare, Molly, and her foal at the drivein. Thank you, to Elmer Bird, Jr. for his help with the information about his grandfather, Leon.

Zilly

Pit Bull Terrier New Tripoli, PA

Young Female Large Gray / Blue / Silver Coat length: Short House-trained: Yes

Health: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.

Good in a home with other dogs, cats.

This incredible shelter survivor, is not only beautiful but super sweet, smart, loving and lovable. AND she is DOG and CAT friendly!

Zilly LOVES her humans. She LOVES her walks and hikes (is already great at recall off leash). She LOVES other dogs. LOVES to play and be active outdoors.

Zilly's ideal home would be one that loves and cares for her of course; a home committed to her forever. A home that will give her the daily sufficient exercise she needs to stay happy. A home

The 7th Annual Basket Social American Club of Coplay Pavilion

300 Cherry St, Coplay, PA 18037

Saturday June 7th 4pm - 8pm

Sunday June 8th 11am and Drawing will begin at 3pm.

*Kitchen will be open throughout event. We will also have a bake sale • 50/50 Drawing

Bring a donation for the shelter and receive a chance to win a $50 Cash. We plan to have over 300 plus Baskets/Gift Cards. If you’d like to help the event with a basket or gift card, please Contact Brittney at 610-533-4141

Call or email for more info Brindle_Buddies@aol.com

*Please note you don’t have to be present to win but winners will need to pick up June 9th**

with another pup or two or there would be ideal for this girl loves dogs. A home that is quiet and in a rural setting would be great.

Zilly is house trained. She is UTD on shots and spayed. She is about a year old and weighs 65 lbs. Have questions? Want to visit Zilly? Please contest reboundhounds@gmail.com. and we will get right back to you, thanks!

ZILLY IS IN JIM THORPE, PA

Beagle & Jack Russell Terrier Mix Walnutport Young Male Medium

Health: vaccinations up to date.

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Meet Tucker

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website./info/adoption

Tucker is a handsome boy who is about 4 years old and weighs 21 pounds. We are not sure of his mix , but he is fully grown. He is a friendly boy who is also dog friendly. Please apply for Tucker on our website www.redrockrescueinc.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 9 AM-2 PM

Planning a wedding or party?

Need a caterer or a pig roaster? We have bookings available!

Come out and try samples from our catering menu

Pork, chicken & sausage available to sample in addition to all of our sides

Lehigh Carbon Community College Holds Financial Aid Help Sessions

submitted by Linda Baker

To help students and families file for financial aid before the priority deadline of May 1 for Pennsylvania State Grant eligibility, Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer a series of help sessions. These workshops, held at the three LCCC sites, will help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) State Grant Application.

The workshop is for any current or future student in the community attending any college that uses the FAFSA® or PHEAA State Grant Application to determine financial aid assistance such as grants, scholarships, work-study or student loans.

Students and families will have the opportunity to work with a financial aid advisor to answer questions about filing these applications and will receive additional information that will be helpful as the student and their family prepare for college and the variety of funding options.

Registration is requested and is available online. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on available space in the computer labs. Three workshop sessions at each site are available:

Thursday, April 17, 4, 5, 6 p.m., at the Morgan Center, Tamaqua

Tuesday, April 22, 4, 5, 6 p.m., at the Donley Center, Allentown

Wednesday, April 23, 4, 5, or 6 p.m., at Main Campus, Schnecksville

Spanish-speaking staff members will be available to assist at the Main Campus and the Donley Center workshops.

For additional information, contact Financial Aid at 610-799-1133 or finaid@mymail.lccc.edu.

Northampton Area Public Library

submitted by Veronica Laroche

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.

At Northampton Area Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library provides free WiFi, Mobile Hotspots to borrow, Craft Kits for all ages, special programming for holidays, Summer Reading Challenges for all ages, and Tech Tutoring to learn one-on-one with an expert volunteer, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect.

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Whether you’re preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, NAPL is here to

support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities. Join us for special National Library Week events: Early Literacy Storytimes with Miss Tessa –Lapsit: Tuesday April 8th at 10:30 AM, Toddler: Wednesday April 9th at 10:00 AM, and Pre-School: Thursday April 10th at 11:00 AM.

Tech Tutoring – Mondays with Dylan 11:00 AM1:00 PM and Saturdays with Marty 9:00 AM-12:00

Young Heart AT

Northampton Area Public Library

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PM, please register for a session at least one week in advance of your preferred session date and time, so we have time to contact Dylan and Marty about your request!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting – Join TAB to earn service hours and celebrate Earth Day with upcycled crafts and trivia on Saturday, April 12th at 2:00 PM.

Roosevelt Demo Club

Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA 610-767-2664

Hall Available for Your Special Occasion Seating for up to 150 Guests

This National Library Week, take time to rediscover the library and see how it draws us together as a community. Whether you're visiting for books, resources, or a place to connect, Northampton Area Public Library is here for you.

First celebrated in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.

Have a Bowling Party Today! Six Lanes Available Available for Members & Non-Members We also have catering and a private bar in the hall & bowling alley! Call 610-767-2664 to Schedule Your Event

For more information about National Library Week events and other April programming at NAPL, visit northamptonapl.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at @ northamptonapl.

14th Annual “Keep Slatington Beautiful” Town Cleanup Scheduled

Volunteers are needed for Slatington’s annual cleanup day! The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will sponsor the 14th Annual Keep Slatington Beautiful Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 19 beginning at 9 am. The cleanup held in conjunction with Earth Day will help beautify public recreation areas throughout the Borough of Slatington. Areas to be cleaned will be borough-owned and operated recreation facilities in Slatington and include the

Walnut Street Playground, West End Playground, Victory Park, The Fish Pond, Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the Washington Township boundary line.

The commission is looking for local Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, area civic organizations, and the general public to assist in the cleanup. Staging for the cleanup will be held at the Slatington Borough Maintenance Garage on West Church Street.

Interested individuals and groups who wish to participate are asked to call Robert at 610-554-4099. You may also message the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission on Facebook Messenger. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants at the conclusion of the cleanup at a location to be announced. There is no rain date for the event this year, the cleanup will be held rain or shine, although a heavy steady rain will cancel the cleanup.

TOUCH OF DUTCH

Submitted by Larry Gradwohl 1 Korinther 6

1. Wann eenichebber unnich eich ebbes geeich en annre hot, wie dauf er’s vannich en ungerechder Richder nemme, un nett vannich die wo heilich sin? 2. Wisse dihr net as die wo heilich sin die Weld richde zehle? So wann die Welt gericht warre zehlt bei eich, sin dihr nett gut genunk fer die glennschde Sache richde? 3. Wisse dihr net as mir die Engel richde zehle? 4. Wann dihr so Sache hen zu richde, as vun dem Lewe iss, duhne eich es nemme vannich ewen die, wo’s wennichschde sin bei der Gmee? 5. Ich saag des so as dihr eich schemme sollt. Iss nimmand unnich eich as Weisheit hot? Adder iss nimmand in der Gmee as richde kann zwischich zwee Brieder? 6. In Blatz vun sellem, ee Bruder nemmt der anner in der Kourt, un des iss noch vannich Unglaawiche.

7. Nanner in de Kourts nemme iss en grosser Fehler mitt eich. Fer was net yuscht liewer’s

aanemme, wann’s eich letz geduh watt? Wann dihr geraabt warre, fer was net yuscht’s aanemme? 8. In Blatz vun sellem, duhn dir letz un raabt nanner, ewen eier eegne Brieder in der Gmee.

9. Wisse dihr net as die Ungerechde es GoddesReich net erewe zehle? Seid net verfiert; net die Hurer, adder die Abgeddishe, adder die Ehebrecher adder die Weichlinge adder die Knabenschaender, 10. Adder die Dieb, adder die Griediche, adder die Siffer, adder Leschderer, un net die Raawer zehle’s Goddes-Reich erewe. 11. Un sell is was samm vun eich waare. Awwer dihr sin gewesche, dihr sin heilich gemacht, dihr sin gerecht warre darrich der Naame vum Herr Yesus un darrich der Geischt vun unserm Gott.

12. Dir saagt, “Alles iss alaabt fer mich.” Yaa, awwer net alles iss gut fer eich. Alles meegt alaabt sei fer mich, awwer ich loss nix mei Meischder warre. 13. Ess-sach iss fer der Maage, un der Maage iss fer Ess-sach; awwer Gott zehlt wechduh midd’ne all zwee. Es Leib iss net fer

Hurerei dreiwe awwer fer der Herr, un der Herr fer’s Leib. 14. Gott hot unser Herr uffgeweckt vun die Dode, un er weckt uns aa uff darrich sei Graft. 15. Wisse dihr net as eier Leib en Schtick vum Grischdus sei Leib iss? Soll ich en Schtick vum Grischdus nemme un’s en Schtick vun re Hur ihrer Leib mache? Sei Lewe net! 16.Wisse dihr net as der wo sich zu en Hur binnt iss ee Leib mit ihrer? Fer Gott hot gsaagt, “Die zwee solle ee Fleesch sei.” 17. Waer awwer sich zu em Herr binnt, er is ee Geischt mit ihm. 18. Haldt eich weck vun Hurerei. Alli unri Sind as

en Mensch dutt iss audseit seim Leib; awwer daer wo Hurerei dreibt, dutt sindiche geeich sei eege Leib. 19. Wisse dihr net as eier Leib en Tempel iss vum Heiliche Geischt, wo in eich iss, daer wo dihr hett vun Gott? Dihn sind net eier eege. 20. Fer dihr watt deier gekaaft. Fer sell verherrlicht Gott in eierm Leib un eierm Geischt, fer sie gheere zum Gott.

- Amish Bible/ Luther’s 1912 Edition

1 Corthinians 6

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Touch of Dutch

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Lawsuits among Believers

1. When any of you has a grievance against another, do you dare to take it to court before the unrighteous, instead of taking it before the saints? 2. Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases? 3. Do you not know that we are to judge angels, to say nothing of ordinary matters? 4. If you have ordinary cases, then, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church?

5. I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one person wise enough to decide between brothers and sisters? 6. Instead, brothers and sisters go to court against one another, and this before the unbelievers.

7. In fact, to have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? 8. But you yourselves wrong and defraud—and brothers and sisters at that.

9. Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes,[1] men who engage in illicit sex,[2] 10. thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, swindlers—none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. 11. And this is what some of you used to be. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ[3] and in the Spirit of our God.

Glorify God in Body and Spirit

12. “All things are permitted for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 13. “Food is meant for the stomach and the

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stomach for food,”[4] and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for sexual immorality but for the Lord and the Lord for the body. 14. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us by his power. 15. Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Should I therefore take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! 16. Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, “The two shall be one flesh.” 17. But anyone united to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. 18. Shun sexual immorality![5] Every

sin that a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person[6] sins against the body itself. 19. Or do you not know that your body is a temple[7] of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20. For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. Footnotes 1. 6.9 Meaning of Gk

Touch of Dutch

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4. 6.13

5. 6.18 Or prostitution

6. 6.18 Or the one who hires a prostitute

7. 6.19 Or sanctuary

- New RSV, Updated Edition

[I know there are a lot of important topics covered in this chapter, but what brings me to this passage is my interest in the subject of translating from one language to another, particularly when there is some ambiguity in the meaning of the original. Two Greek words, malakoi and arsenokoitai (transliterated into our alphabet), rendered by the two phrases (in verse 9), “male prostitutes,” and “men who engage in illicit sex” were translated in the first edition of the RSV in 1946 by just one word, “homosexuals.” After research and discussion, they realized they mistranslated those two words and corrected that error in the 1971 edition and finally in the 2021 edition above, they rendered

the expressions, similar to what the BDAG lexicon suggests for those two Greek words. Obviously, translating from one language, particularly an ancient one in this case, into our English, is not always easy and straight forward – that is why we need to rely on good sources.

In the Dutch translation above, those two Greek terms in verse 9 were rendered as Weichlinge and Knabenschaender – from Luther’s Bible, 1912 edition. Luther had already chosen these words for his 1535 edition and the meanings of those terms then (from the Grimm Brother’s German Dictionary) were onanists and pederasts, respectively. (I will leave it up to you to look up the meaning of those English words, if you are not already familiar with them.

If you would like more information on the RSV’s mistranslation of these two Greek words and the subsequent consequences, please view the documentary: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture . I am sure Mr. Google can help you locate it; it would be well worth your time to watch it.]

-Larry Gradwohl

LAUGH OUT LOUD

OFF THE SHELF

Slatington Library News

submitted by Louise Bechtel

Paula Stoneback, a local children’s author will be at the library on Saturday, May 17th to read her stories and hold a young writer’s workshop. Watch for further details.

Katey Landry-Johnston will present a “Girl Scout Story Time,” on Saturday, April 26th at 11:00am. She is a community engagement specialist with the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA. There will be stories and crafts. All are welcome.

The Donald Owens Reading Challenge begins on February 18th. Readers of all ages are invited to participate. For every ten books read, you receive a raffle ticket and the chance to win a prize of $25.00. There will be four prizes given. The challenge ends on May 31st.

The library is looking for gently used toys for

preschoolers, such as Duplo blocks or magnet tiles, to be used in the children’s area.

The Woman’s Club of Slatington is holding their annual Arts Contest. It will be Monday, April 21st from 6:30 to 8:00pm. at the library. There are coloring contests for children and adults, and art contests for students, 3rd grade and older as well as adults in 2 & 3 dimensional art, photography, fiber art and poetry. There are cash prizes for student participants. Contact the library for information and forms. All artwork is due to the library by Monday, April 7th.

The Genealogy Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 11:00am.

1,000 Books before Kindergarten, do you think you can read that many to your child? The library is sponsoring the 1,000 books before kindergarten program. Just stop in, sign up your child/children and pick up an information packet. The funding for the program was provided by a grant from the Rotary Club of Slatington. For more information, please contact the library.

The Book Club members are reading “The woman they could not silence,” by Kate Moore.

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They will meet on April 7th and discuss the second part of the book. The Book Club meets in person, and on Zoom, at the library at 1:00pm. Their next book is “The Women”, by Kristin Hannah. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. If the weather is nasty, they will meet via Zoom.

There’s always a book sale at the library. We also have some puzzles and other odds and ends.

The library provides many services to the community. For a fee, we provide copies and faxes. A free library card gets you access to books, e-books, magazines, e-magazines and audio books from 12 libraries as well as links to 12 online databases. There are also public access computers from which you can print for a fee.

Library hours are Mon. & Wed. 9am to 7pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Fri. 9am to 5pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday.

Any questions concerning this information please contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 767-6461. Thank you.

29th Annual Basket Social

United Presbyterian Church 6750 PA 873, Slatington

Saturday, April 26, 2025 (9am-2pm) Sunday, April 27 (12pm-2pm)

Drawing after 2pm Sunday (need not be present to win)

Also featuring Big Ticket and 50/50 Raffle

Kitchen open and bake sale

A portion of proceeds to benefit NLSD Backpack Buddies and Lily’s Hope Foundation Pre-Sale tickets available Feb. 23 - Apr. 13: 6 sheets of 25 tix for $20

To order pre-sale tickets call 610-767-8113 or email upc873@ptd.net

New German Consul General Visits KU's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center

German Consul General Till Knorn of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York, visited Kutztown University for a tour of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Monday, March 24. Knorn was accompanied by Anton Klix, Consul of the Political Department, for the tour. The tour included a visit to the farm, a tour of the galleries and archives at the Delight E. Breidegam Building. Over lunch, Consul General Knorn and Klix met with representatives of Kutztown University and the Borough of Kutztown to discuss the status of German American transatlantic educational and cultural partnerships. They also discussed future opportunities for collaboration between the consulate, the university and the borough. Attending the meeting were Kutztown University President Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson; Kutztown Mayor Jim Schlegel; Kutztown University Trustee and Government Relations Liaison Sandy Green; Heritage Center director Patrick Donmoyer; Freyberger Professor of Pennsylvania German Studies Dr. William Donner; and assistant director

St. John’s U.C.C. of Slatington 26th Annual Basket

Social Fundraiser

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Diamond Fire Company, 110 Main Street, Walnutport

Doors open at 4 p.m. • Kitchen will be open. Drawing starts promptly at 5:45 p.m.

Admission ticket cost $7.00 which includes 25 chances. Extra tickets for sale at the door.

For advance tickets, please call Becky at 610-417-1575 or the church at 610-767-5554. Must be present to win!

Please consider bringing non-perishable food products or personal care items to be donated to our local food bank.

of International Education and Global Engagement

Peter Rodenberg. Consul General Knorn was appointed to his new role in August 2024; his diplomatic work includes "explaining Germany, understanding America and fostering successful discussions and exchange - that's our mission here in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Bermuda." Kutztown University has regularly collaborated with the Consulate General, hosting numerous visits and collaborative public events since 2019, and looks forward to continuing efforts

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What Do the Autism Colors and Symbols Mean?

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This April, we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month to shine a light on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and those affected by it. And as World Autism Awareness Day officially falls on Wednesday, April 2nd, we aim to increase awareness about the autism spectrum – specifically the various colors and symbols and what they represent.

The Rainbow Spectrum

One of the most common color associations used to represent autism is the rainbow spectrum. Instead of choosing just one color, the range of colors inside the rainbow represents the scope of abilities and diagnoses on the autism spectrum – highlighting the variety of abilities and challenges each faces. It’s a beautiful notion that all individuals with autism are different and cannot be mirrored by simply one color.

Light It Up Blue

The color blue, associated with calmness and

acceptance, is the primary color designated for autism. Its popularity also stemmed from the worldwide Autism Speaks initiative, Light It Up Blue. On April 2nd, you’ll see a plethora of blue, as this campaign calls for people to wear blue in support of autism awareness. It has become a distinguished event with iconic world structures such as the Empire State Building illuminated blue.

The Puzzle Piece

The puzzle piece, also made famous by Autism Speaks, is one of the most commonly recognizable

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symbols denoting autism. Typically rainbowcolored or solid blue, the puzzle piece continues to be an emblem for many well-known organizations, such as Autism Speaks. And even though it remains a strong advocate, other symbols that offer more of an inclusion feeling are gaining traction.

The Butterfly Although not as popular as the puzzle piece, the butterfly was created as an alternative to represent the beauty of diversity. The notion of

the butterfly transforming into its beauty by emerging on its own time is mirrored by the continuing development of an individual with autism who develops skills and milestones on their own schedules. Every butterfly is different, just as each person with autism is too.

The Infinity Symbol

The infinity symbol is another alternative to the puzzle piece, often paired with the rainbow spectrum. It typically inspires the aspiration for inclusivity and integration into society for

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people on the autism spectrum. And diving further into the meaning of the infinity sign, it can represent a love of numbers, something many autistic people share.

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Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

What is a walking taco?

Walking Taco Casserole

By Kate McKiernan

A walking taco is a portable twist on traditional tacos! Instead of a corn taco shell, a walking taco starts with a small bag of corn chips, like Fritos (parent company Frito-Lay trademarked “Walking Taco” in 2022). The bag is filled with taco toppings— seasoned meat, cheese, lettuce, salsa and more— making it easy to eat on the go.

Walking Taco Casserole Ingredients

Canola oil: This neutral cooking oil is terrific for browning and sauteing without overpowering other flavors. Its high smoke point ensures even cooking.

Ground beef: Browning ground beef creates the flavorful base of this casserole. I like using 80/20 ground beef, but you can use a leaner blend or type of meat.

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Onion: Chopped onion adds a sweet, aromatic flavor that complements the beef. The best way to chop an onion is to keep the stem intact until your last cut. A fine, even dice will cook evenly, giving the dish fabulous flavor distribution throughout.

Taco seasoning: The classic blend brings bold taco flavor with spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and paprika. Use the best store-bought taco seasoning brands or make taco seasoning from scratch.

Diced tomatoes and green chiles: Don’t drain the can! The liquid in canned tomatoes adds a zesty kick and juicy texture. The green chiles bring a mild heat that perfectly balances the savory beef.

Pinto beans: Beans fill out our walking taco bake and add protein, fiber and a creamy texture. Rinsing removes extra sodium, keeping the dish balanced.

Whole kernel corn: That singular little snap as you bite into a kernel of corn makes it essential in this recipe. Corn also contributes a pop of sweetness and a satisfying bite that balances the spicier flavors.

Corn chips: Crunchy corn chips are at the heart of this casserole’s magic, adding texture and a salty bite. Classic Fritos work great here. Tortilla chips can also work in this walking taco bake.

Mexican cheese blend: This blend of cheeses (often cheddar, Monterey Jack and others) melts beautifully, creating a gooey, cheesy topping that ties the dish together.

Toppings: Choose your favorite taco toppings to serve on the side. Your family and friends can customize their servings with ingredients like sliced green onion, sliced black olives, salsa, sour cream, chopped avocado, guacamole and pickled jalapenos. The options are endless!

Directions

Step 1: Prep the protein and veggies

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion, and cook until the meat gets browned and the onions are soft, six to seven minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and the diced tomatoes with green chiles. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, two to three minutes, stirring constantly. Then, stir in the beans and corn.

Step 2: Layer in a baking dish

Layer the corn chips in a greased 13×9-inch

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baking dish. Spoon the taco meat mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Step 3: Bake the casserole

Bake the casserole until the cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with toppings, as desired.

A baked casserole in a white dish on a wooden board. It's topped with melted cheese, ground meat, and sliced green onions. In the background are small bowls of chopped green onions and diced tomatoes. A striped cloth is partially visible.

Yield

8 servings

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning

1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 package (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Toppings: Sliced green onion, sliced black olives, pico de gallo, sour cream, chopped avocado,

guacamole, sliced jalapenos

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onions are tender, 6-7 minutes. Stir in seasoning mix and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Bring to a simmer, cook until thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in beans and corn.

Layer corn chips in greased 13 x 9 -in. baking dish. Spoon taco meat evenly on top. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 1520 minutes. Serve with toppings, as desired.

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The Woman’s Club of Slatington

-Coloring contest for children (Pre-k thru grade 2)

-Coloring contest for adults (Adults 18+)

-Art contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Photo contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Fiber Art contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Poetry contest open to Both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

Arts Contest

Entries due Monday, April 7, 2025

Contest Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Slatington Public Library

For more information:

Pick-up a contest form / coloring sheet at the Slatington Public Library Or Email: Louise Bechtel 610-767-6461

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sponsored by The Woman’s Club of Slatington

-Coloring contest for children (Pre-k thru grade 2)

-Coloring contest for adults (Adults 18+)

-Art contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Photo contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Fiber Art contest open to both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

-Poetry contest open to Both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)

Entries due Monday, April 7, 2025

Contest Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Slatington Public Library

For more information:

Pick-up a contest form / coloring sheet at the Slatington Public Library Or Email Louise Bechtel at slatlib2@ptd.net 610-767-6461

Email Hali Kuntz at rkuntz8004@aol.com

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Dave & Buster Fundraiser

Supporting St Nicholas ChurchWalnutport Great for birthdays, Easter or a fun day out with the kids. Power Cards $20 each grouprai.se/davebusters55504m https://www.facebook.com/ stnicholascatholicchurchwalnutport. (4/17)

"Finally Spring Basket Social"Lehigh Township Historical Society. Sunday, April 6th, 12 Noon -3:00pm. Baskets, 50/50, Door Prize, premium items. Drawings start at 3:15pm. Blue Mtn. Fish & Game, 4190 Wood Drive, Walnutport/Lehigh Township. Tickets sold at the door. FMI - call 610-440-0151. (4/3)

For Sale

Easter Treats

Carrot cake roll

$12.00

Assorted 9" pies $12.00

Kiffles and nut tossies $8.00 dz

Mini cream cheese cupcakes

$4.00 dz

Candy eggs$8.00 lb.

Peanut butter, peanut rolled, peanut rolled peanut butter, butter creme, coconut creme, toasted coconut rolled coconut creme, molasses coconut Other assorted basket stuffer candies range $1.00- $5.00. Call Mom's Kitchen to place order 610-392-1843. Berlinsville area.

4 Snow Tires, 205/R60 96T, General Altimax Arctic, with wheels-Hyundai. Call Mike 610-8338392 (4/3)

Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS and no smoking, W/S/G included. $900 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $155-$250/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 610-577-0898. (12/17)

Slatington/Walnutport area: 1 bd apt., appliances, W/S/G included. Very responsive landlord, clean and safe, no pets. Background check, conformation of income, $800$1000. Call 732-309-9671 (12/17)

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988. (12/17)

Tim’s Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (4/17)

Lazyday Home Repair. Deck building & repair, flooring & trim work. Power wash, painting, ceiling fans, lighting, some plumbing. If it's not listed, just ask. Text or call Gary 484-464-8221

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