INSIDE THIS ISSUE
By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette
In this community-focused issue, we look at several of our communities from the historic perspective, as well as aspects of health in our communities today. We also offer you our first “Short Getaway:…” article for 2025, and keeping with our ongoing, general focus on health issues, we are bringing you information on two breakthroughs in the area of colon health.
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For our first “Short Getaway:…” suggestion we are bringing you everything you need to know about the Antiques Markets in Brimfield, Massachusetts. If you happen to love an amazing yard sale, with real antiques in the mix, then this is the article for you. We are putting this information into this March issue because the Brimfield markets, which occur in May, July and September are the kinds of things you would probably need to do a little advance planning for. See “Short Getaway: Brimfield Antiques Markets” for more information.
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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
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Our Communities: Past and Present
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The children of our communities, who are in school most of the day, are more likely to be bullied at school than anywhere else. In addition to providing support to their children, parents should work with the school to ensure educators are aware of bullying issues and responsive to students’ needs. We provide eight strategies to use as a parent working with your child’s school to help monitor and protect your child from bullying. See the details in “Parental Response to Bullying.”
Across two articles we are going to put our focus on the history of three local communities. We begin
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with a look at the history of Palmerton and also Lehighton. One was an old “company” town, the other an early Moravian mission. If this catches your interest, be sure and read “Palmerton and Lehighton Community History” for the details.
Our third community focus will be on Walnutport. Specifically, we are looking at early Walnutport life along the Lehigh Canal and what life was like for locktenders and other canal workers back in the day. It was not an easy life. Please see “Walnutport Life on the Lehigh Canal” for some very interesting information.
And finally, we are very happy to report on some true breakthroughs in the fight against colon cancer. One involves the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to assist doctors when they are conducting colonoscopies. The AI tools act like a second set of eyes during the procedure and allow for a more meticulous examination with the technology picking up on abnormalities the doctor could miss.
There is also a new, advanced blood test for colon cancer screening that has a greater sensitivity to certain signals in the blood that indicate a cancer tumor. Find out about both these breakthroughs in “Two Colon Cancer Breakthroughs.”
So that is our issue this time around. Please join us next time when our focus will shift to gardening and “getting ready for spring.” See you then!
Early Walnutport Life on the Lehigh Canal
SOURCE: “Life of People Using the Lehigh Navigation” –article by Everett Kaul, d. 2013
There was a time when the canal through Walnutport was very active. As with all locks that boats passed through along canals, the locks in Walnutport were managed by the local locktender. Today the Walnutport Locktender’s House that was built in 1829 by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company is one of only two original stone locktender’s houses remaining on the Lehigh Canal. The structure was used by the locktender and his family as their home.
Daily Life of Canal Workers
We want to give thanks to Walnutport native Everett Kaul, who passed in 2013, for his informative article titled, “Life of people using the Lehigh Navigation.” Mr. Kaul was active in the restoration of the Walnutport section of the Lehigh Canal in 1953, and served as the president of the Walnutport Canal Association for a number of years.
According to Mr. Kaul’s article, “the typical day of canal workers was very long and arduous.” For the locktender, key responsibilities included operation of the lock as each canal boat came through, maintaining the water level below the lock and also enforcing the rules and regulations of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company.
The Boys and the Mules
Work began at 4:00 a.m. when boats would begin to move up and down the canal. As canal boats moved along the canal they were pulled by mules. The mules were thought to be smarter than horses and since they could have feeding baskets hung around their necks, they could eat as they walked along so travelling was faster.
Young boys were in charge of taking care of the mules and did so daily. The boys would wake up around 3:00 a.m. to groom the animals and make sure they had enough to eat. The children’s main duty was to guide the mules along the towpath, walking beside the animals from 4:00 a.m. until the canal shut down for the night at 10:00 p.m. It was a hard life.
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Life on the Lehigh Canal
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Often, the families of canal boat captains would live right on the boat with them. There would be a small room on the boat where they could all sleep. This room would not be that big, so sleeping arrangements were sometimes cramped.
In the winter, when the canal would freeze over, it could not operate. During this time, the families of the people who worked on the canal would go back to their houses. Walnutport was a town where many canal workers once lived, in houses located right along the canal.
The Locktender’s Day
Locktenders put in extremely long days as well. They would have to wake up at around 3:00 in the morning to prepare for the canal to open at 4:00 a.m. Locktenders would do much more than just control the opening and closing of the locks. Often they would have to break up fights between boats that wanted to get into the lock first. If two boats claimed they had arrived at the lock at the same time, it was up to the locktender to decide who had the right of way.
It was also not unusual for locktenders to have side businesses. Some had farms, but also, being along the canal was a perfect spot to have a store that sold groceries, toiletries, or other products to those on the canal boats.
Parental Response to Bullying
SOURCE: centerforsafeschools.org (edited)
Because students are in school for most of the day, children are more likely to be bullied at school than anywhere else. In addition to providing support to their children, parents should work with the school to ensure educators are aware of bullying issues and responsive to students’ needs by using these strategies:
Be proactive. / Parents and educators should work together, through Parent-Teacher Organizations or other task forces, to develop and implement effective bullying prevention and intervention strategies.
Know your school’s policies. / It is important to be familiar with the policies and procedures that your school employs. All states have some laws or guidelines to implement bullying prevention strategies in schools.
Communicate with school staff. / If your child is the target of bullying, you will need to work with teachers and administrators at the school to implement strategies to end the bullying and prevent retaliation. If the school seems unresponsive to your reports, write a letter that formally requests an investigation and follow-up.
Talk with your child. / If your child reports bullying to you, praise them for having the courage to share the bullying incident with you and explain what bullying is and why it is wrong. Let your child know that you are interested in supporting and helping them. Emphasize that you are sorry this happened, and no one deserves to be mistreated.
Document and report continued bullying. / Keep a log or journal based on information
communicated to you from your child. Review the log regularly for frequency, severity and consistency, and share with supervising adults at school. Work with others to increase adult supervision of your child, especially at those times and in those places where you know bullying incidents have occurred.
If the bullying escalates and your child is injured physically or emotionally, you may want to visit a doctor to have the injuries formally recorded. You should notify authorities if you suspect bullying crosses the line into criminal activity.
If your child talks about suicide or seems unusually upset, seek help immediately. Contact your physician or a mental health provider and request an evaluation. If professionals are not immediately available, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Identify an in-school adult connection for your child. / This adult can help your child feel safe at school by listening to your child, encouraging your child and receiving reports of suspected bullying. A trusted adult may also check in with your child on a regular basis and communicate with other adults in the school to promote more effective supervision and intervention.
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Parental Response to Bullying
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Encourage problem-solving for safety. / While adults and other bystanders should intervene to stop bullying, this does not always happen. Therefore, it is important that children plan for their safety and develop an array of possible responses to bullying. Encourage the child who is bullied to identify safe peers, avoid the student(s) who are bullying as much as possible, and inform adults of bullying that has occurred. Keep open communication with your child. / Check in with your child regularly to see how things are going. Ask about their social relationships and if the situation has improved. Bullying incidents may not be resolved quickly, and your child will benefit from your continued support.
Two Colon Cancer Breakthroughs
SOURCE: aarp.org (edited)
Powerful AI tools and a new blood test are among the latest colon cancer breakthroughs. With emerging technologies, doctors are now better equipped to diagnose and treat the disease. The new AI tools are like having a second pair of eyes examining you during a colonoscopy, which allows for a more meticulous examination.
New AI Tools
A traditional colonoscopy relies on the eyes of the doctor, yet some types of abnormal growths in the colon can be hard to spot. GI Genius from Medtronic is the first AI-assisted colonoscopy system available in the U.S. The system received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2021. Additional AI-assisted colonoscopy systems will come out in the future.
The computer-aided system swiftly analyzes in real time the high-definition video images from a doctor’s endoscope (the tiny camera used to
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examine the interior walls of the colon during a colonoscopy). Potential trouble spots are highlighted in a green-edged box on the monitor viewed by the doctor.
In 2024, more than 152,000 people in the U.S. were expected to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, of that number 53,000 would die.
Colonoscopy lowers cancer risk by finding precancers and removing them. AI has now made colonoscopies even more accurate. In one study, the technology boosted the discovery of growths from 33 to 42 percent for doctors who were considered experts at performing colonoscopies and analyzing results. This increased accuracy is finding early cancers sooner and reducing the rate of future tumors.
Declining Cancer Mortality
Colorectal cancer mortality is going down because more cancers and pre-cancers are being found as more people get screened. The technology is there and when it catches a lesion early, taking care of it is simple, according to medical experts, and the patient can avoid chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Unfortunately, some midlife and older adults aren’t getting checked.
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New Blood Test Options
Another breakthrough in colon cancer screening is a blood test that can detect certain cancer signals that have been shed from a tumor. Doctors are hopeful the new option could increase screening participation in adults turned off by other colorectal tests.
The blood test, from Guardant Health, gained FDA approval in July of 2024 after a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that it detected 83 percent of colorectal cancer found during colonoscopy screening of people with average colorectal cancer risk. The blood-based test is a good option for those who choose not to have a colonoscopy or do stool-based testing, study coauthor William M. Grady, M.D., a gastroenterologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, told AARP.
A positive result with the blood test isn't a diagnosis, however. If the test finds tumor material in the blood, the next step is to do a colonoscopy – still considered the gold standard – to confirm whether cancer is present.
The blood test had been available for doctors to order prior to the FDA’s green light. Its approval, however, likely makes it more affordable and accessible.
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Short Getaway: Brimfield Antiques Markets
SOURCE: brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com (edited)
Do you like going on “the hunt” at big yard sales or antique markets? If you do, this “Short Getaway:…” article – our first for 2025 – has been written just for you.
We’re giving you early notice about the antique markets up in Brimfield, Massachusetts because advance planning is advisable. If you love yard sales on a grand scale, with large amounts of real antiques, then you may already know about these Brimfield antiques markets. If you don’t, then read on because in the world of antiquing, these markets are like a national treasure.
You could easily make a trip to Brimfield a “short getaway” from our area. Not an overnight, but certainly a 2-3 day getaway (or longer). The advice from Brimfield is “mark your calendars, book your vacation time and make your hotel reservations.” Evidently antiques collectors travel from
throughout the United States and even from abroad to attend these world famous markets.
Since 1959
For more than 50 years, since 1959, Brimfield,
Massachusetts has been the Antiques and Collectibles Capital of the United States. As the premiere hot spot for antiquing and collecting in America, Brimfield attracts shoppers from around the world in search of rare and unusual items. Going to the markets in Brimfield feels like an adventure in history.
The markets are considered the oldest outdoor antiques events in the country where dealers are knowledgeable about their specialties and eager to share their expertise. The markets are held three times each year, in May, July and September – each for a six-day period and always Tuesday through Sunday.
The 2025 Dates and Information
The 2025 dates are May 13-18, July 8-13 and September 2-7. The markets are actually comprised of about twenty individually owned show fields that have specific opening times, contact information and admissions. Overall there are plenty of booths to shop from 8am to 5pm every day and many of the markets are free to attend. Note that the markets are held rain or shine. Detailed information is available on this website: https://brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
The May show is the busiest of the year and the
time when you will find the freshest offers and merchandise from dealers in every field and shop. By the time of the July show the crowds will be thinner. That’s generally due to the heat of the season, but the advantage for you is that you will have less competition for the items available. The cooler temperature for the September show brings out the crowds again, but that is also the time to be looking for end-of-season deals.
Dealers and Directions
There are thousands of dealers across all the fields and you will find many rare and unusual items. As mentioned, many of the show fields are free, although some charge admission for the first day and then stop after that.
Brimfield is located in Central Massachusetts just west of the intersection of Rte. 84 and the Massachusetts Turnpike (Rte.90) at the crossroads of New England. It is estimated by State Police that over 50,000 people attend the Brimfield Antiques Flea Markets each year.
If you decide to make the trip and use a GPS, you can punch in 35 Palmer Road, Brimfield MA 01010 to get there. There are evidently many parking lots available throughout the market area. Have a great getaway!
Remember When
photos by William “Becky” Beck
Sometime in the 1950’s, Harvey Livengood, is shown operating a Michigan Cable Shovel at Bertsch Creek near the current exit road of Becky’s Drive-In. (photo by William “Becky” Beck)
A little Lehigh Township history –
Livengood Excavators, Inc. dates to 1947 when Harvey Livengood left the New Jersey Zinc Company in Palmerton, PA, to pursue his own business. He purchased a Michigan Cable Shovel and began digging basements for new homes, and other excavations. The company began to grow and Harvey’s son, Leo, helped with operating equipment and driving trucks. In 1965, Harvey had a stroke, and Leo took over the business and in 1970, it became the well-known Livengood Excavators, Inc. of today.
Current day operations of Livengood Excavators Inc. Leo is still Owner and President. His wife Betty is still in the office as bookkeeper. His son, Tim, is Vice President, and his daughter, Tina, is General Manager. In addition to the whole family working in the business, Livengood has over eighty employees.
In addition to the work at Becky’s Drive-In, Livengood has also constructed and donated work at the Blue Mountain Quarter Midget Racetrack on Rte. 946, in Berlinsville. Livengood also constructed and donated work at Bryfogle Memorial Park, including baseball fields, soccer fields, track, basketball, and tennis courts. Livengood also did the construction at Delps Park in Danielsville.
Livengood has done numerous demolitions in the township, such as the old Cherryville Post office, Betty Seidel’s Gift Shop, and the Gristmill at Indian Trial Park. (pictures shown). More recently, Livengood completed the site work at the new Lehigh Township Municipal Garage. Leo and Livengood Excavators, Inc. have received numerous awards and recognition throughout the 50+ years of being in business. Livengood continues to be one of the most recognized and reputable residential, commercial, and industrial site and utilities contractors in the area. In addition, they are a leading asphalt paving contractor.
Thank you, to Tina & Leo Livengood, for the information in the article.
Remember When
Livengood cleaning up after high winds brought down the main screen at Becky’s Drive-In, March 1976.—(photo by William “Becky” Beck)
The demolition of the Gristmill at the Indian Trail Park, Pennsville, in the 1980’s, was in danger of collapsing. Livengood used a 963 CAT Track Loader for the demolition. (photo courtesy of Livengood Excavators, Inc.)
photos by William “Becky” Beck
Palmerton and Lehighton Community History
SOURCE: Various
There are numerous communities in our region with interesting histories. Two of our largest are Lehighton and Palmerton. We did some research and want to share a bit of history on each.
Lehighton
Lehighton, nestled along the banks of the Lehigh River, boasts a rich history dating back to its origins as the Moravian mission of "Gnadenhuetten" in 1746. By 1794, the land that would become Lehighton was owned by Jacob Weiss and William Henry. Together they meticulously laid out streets, alleys, and a central square, giving birth to the village of Lehighton.
The village grew into a center of industry and commerce during the Industrial Revolution. The
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town’s industrial growth was due to the Lehigh River's water power and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Lehighton was incorporated as a borough in 1866.
Amidst the town's bustling streets, the air resonated with the hum of machinery from silk and lace mills, as well as the activities of businesses like the Lehigh Stove Works, Obert's Packing House, and the Central Carriage Works. These enterprises played a pivotal role in shaping Lehighton's economy and solidifying its reputation as a hub for progress and industry.
Other mentions of note include that once upon a time there was a beverage called Moxie that outsold Coca-Cola in the early 1900s. At one point, Lehighton was the only place outside of Boston where Moxie was bottled. It’s also reported that around 1921 about 30,000 people were on hand to watch a world record be set as Indy-type cars raced the dirt track at the Lehighton Fairgrounds.
Palmerton
Lehighton’s neighboring town of Palmerton was
founded in 1898 and incorporated in 1912. Palmerton, in Pennsylvania's northeastern coal region, had its beginnings largely as a company town. It was built around the area's growing zinc mining industry, which began in 1898. It is located about five miles north of Slatington and Walnutport,
seven southeast of Lehighton and about 20 miles north of Allentown.
The town is named after Stephen Palmer who was once the head of the New Jersey Zinc Company. That company was the largest U.S. producer of zinc for many years. The zinc was used for brass and construction materials.
Unfortunately, the company left more than just a name imprinted on the town, it also left a toxic legacy on the landscape. As a result of the industrial activities that took place in Palmerton for more than 80 years, the town was left with an enormous smelting residue pile known locally as the "Cinder Bank." The Cinder Bank is what is what remains of the 33 million tons of slag (rocky waste) left by the New Jersey Zinc Company as a byproduct of its mining operations.
The Palmerton site was added to the Superfund National Priorities List in 1983 and cleanup of the town, Blue Mountain, and the Cinder Bank, has been going on since 1987. A great deal of progress has been made since 1987 as the result of the cleanup effort. According to its Chamber of Commerce, Palmerton is again a growing town, making excellent progress in moving beyond the oncetainted shadow of its history.
Submitted by ELYSE CUTTIC
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, organized a swift and successful emergency fundraiser in response to the Blue Mountain wildfire, which burned over 150 acres. This fundraiser aimed to
provide support to local volunteer fire departments and emergency crews who worked tirelessly to contain the blaze under challenging conditions. The wildfire, which initially started in Lehigh
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Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce
Township on Nov. 2, rapidly spread due to dry weather conditions and strong winds, threatening local wildlife habitats, infrastructure and natural resources.
While resources were not in short supply, the fire departments at the time expressed that funds were urgently needed to cover the rising costs of fuel and machinery essential for battling the flames.
In a remarkable show of community support, local businesses and residents stepped in and stepped up, raising a combined total of $12,065. The funds will be distributed by the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Board to the many regional fire departments within their footprint that responded and assisted during this emergency in November.
“We commend the bravery and dedication of our local firefighters and first responders,” said Jessica O’Donnell Gower, Executive Vice President of the Affiliated Chambers at the GLVCC. “The outpouring of support we’ve received from the
community and our local businesses was heartwarming to see. So many people coming together to help those who are working to protect our community.”
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber presented checks on Friday, Feb. 21 at Neffs National Bank in Neffs to the following fire departments for their hard work and support.
• Lehigh Township Fire Company
• Germansville Fire Company
• Lynnport Fire Company
• New Tripoli Fire Company
• Laurys Station Fire Company
• Schnecksville Fire Company
• Neffs Fire Company
• Tri-Clover Fire Company
• Slatington Fire Department
• Diamond Fire Company
• Friedens Fire Company
• Slatedale Fire Company
• Emerald Fire Company
This fundraiser has been a major success, thanks to our community and the businesses who stepped up for others. Together, we are showing the power of community spirit and how, when we unite, we can overcome any challenge.
Plans include region’s first of its kind women’s health center
Submitted by JAMIE STOVER
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, recently announced its plans for two new medical sites, including the region’s first women’s health center.
The Women’s Health Center at Tower Place and Health Center at Tower Place will be located at the former site of Bethlehem Steel’s Martin Tower. The large redevelopment project, which includes other plans beyond LVHN, is known as Tower Place. LVHN’s two facilities include a combined 100,000 square feet of medical space.
“Martin Tower was a longstanding landmark in our community and as the region’s health leader, we are looking forward to bringing new life to the site and providing patients with more services close to where they live, work and play,” said Jim Miller, CRNA, Regional President, Jefferson Health–Lehigh East Region.
The Women’s Health Center at Tower Place,
a 40,000-square-foot facility, will provide specialized and dedicated care for women under one convenient roof. Services include preventive gynecology care, breast health services, dermatology (in partnership with Advanced Dermatology Associates), gynecology specialty
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-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)
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-Poetry contest open to Both adults and students (grades 3 thru 12)
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Contest Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM
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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
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For more information: www.forgottenfelines.org 610-760-9009
CATS - 12:00-2:00 p.m.
• Feline Rabies Vaccines—$20.00
• Feline Rabies Vaccine 3 Year$25.00 - Must bring proof of prior vaccination to be eligible for 3 year vaccine.
• Feline Distemper Vaccines—$25.00
• Microchip—$25
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organization, or any of our dogs, please send an email to h4mpounddogs@gmail.com ****
May is currently located in Hico, Texas
May has had a rough past but is ready for a glorious future. May was surrendered to the Hico
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
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*Please note you don’t have to be present to win but winners will need to pick up June 9th**
Animal Control Officer (ACO) after she and another dog, April, kept getting loose and were reported several times for being in the road. They both spent about a month at the Hico Animal Shelter, where they were initially, shy and scared. Thankfully, the ACO and shelter volunteers, helped them to become wonderful, more confident, people-loving dogs. May was adopted just before Christmas, April a week or so later. Unfortunately, the people who adopted May, were turned out to be irresponsible, and May was found roaming the streets again. Poor May.
She's now back at the shelter but is not happy to be there and keeps jumping/climbing up over her kennel doors. Mostly she just wants to be where the people or other dogs are.
May is an ~1 year-old, spayed female, German Sphered Mix. She weighs ~60lbs, is up to date on vaccines, rabies, and is heartworm negative. She's on preventatives form fleas, ticks, and other parasites, including heart worms.
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Senior Pet for Adoption
Mochi
Poodle • Walnutport
Adult • Male • Small Health: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
ADOPTION FEE: $400.00. This adorable poodle is looking for a forever home! Don’t let the belly band he wears to prevent any dribbling deter you from loving this fluffy ball of joy. He will communicate when he needs to go potty outside and gets along well with other dogs. To adopt him, you must reside within an hour of the rescue. If you’re interested, please apply at www.furryfeetrescue. com. Kennel license 5890
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May is great with other dogs, ignores cats, and has the innate ability to tell kindhearted people from mean people. May just needs a loving home where people understand she wants to be with them and to run and play in a safe environment.
May likes to go for walks on leash but will frequently stop, just to have her head patted or her tummy rubbed. She's not the most confident dog, so she loves praise.
May would do best in a home with another dog and high security fence she can't jump. She is house trained but could use obedience training, or perhaps, agility training.
If interested in learning more about May and her high-flying escapades, please send an email to h4mpounddogs@gmail.com We'd love to tell you more about her.
*Our adoption fee is $250 **Our transport fee is $300
PALMERTON CAT PROJECT
GIFT CARD & CASH BINGO AND BASKET RAFFLE
SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH 2025
At Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company
207 Little Gap Road, Palmerton, PA 18071
Doors Open: 10:00 amGame Start: 12:00 pm
$25.00 for Advanced Tickets
$30.00 at the door
Bring an item from our wishlist to be entered for a special prize.
For tickets or information please contact Stacy at 610-824-2626 or message palmertoncatproject@gmail.com via email.
*** We only use trusted, reliable, reputable transport to bring our dogs safely to their new families.
Huts For Mutts
Walnutport, PA h4mpounddogs@gmail.com 484-356-8601
LVHN new facilities
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programs, women’s heart and vascular center, obstetrics and midwifery, maternal fetal medicine, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Additionally, the center will provide women’s rehabilitation services, primarily pelvic floor therapy. Recognizing the unique needs and interests of women, the center also offers facial esthetic services, a café and includes on-site childcare for patients while they are receiving care at the facility.
“We know women care about their health. But they are often also caring for others in their lives, so we want to make access to world-class, specialized care as easy and convenient as possible to meet their unique needs and preferences,” said Amanda Flicker, MD, Chief Medical Executive, Women’s Health Service Line. “Our Women’s Health Center is revolutionizing the way we provide care to the women in our community, and we are proud to be leaders in this space.”
Health Center at Tower Place will be larger, at about 60,000 square feet and will include HNL Lab Medicine, Rehabilitation Services, Imaging Services (X-ray, MRI, Dexa Scan, Ultrasound), ExpressCARE, Primary Care, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Bariatric Medicine and a Diabetes Metabolism Center.
Both LVHN facilities are expected to open this summer.
Die Deitsche un die Englische
TOUCH OF DUTCH
Submitted by Larry Gradwohl
Der anner Daag waar so ‘n grumm,-buchlicher, flaet-ribbicher, lang-ohricher, ausgedatter Yaenki am Barrick un hot die Palli der Weg gfroogt fer nooch Schweinfatt-schteddel. Sie hot ihm ausgelegt in Pennsylvaanish Deitsch so gut as sie hot kenne, dennooch hot er sei Gaul rumgedreht un hot gsaagt, “Damn the Dutch.” Er waar en Englisher un hot der Palli
ihre Deitsch net verschtanne, un des hot ihn bees gemacht. Es waar gut gewest, as ich net deheem waar, odder ich hett emol mei neie Schtiwwel uff ihm gebrowiert.
Die Faect iss, ich bin schtols as ich deitsch bin. Es maag sei, as mir net ganz so schmaert sin as selli Yaenkies as zu saage nix zu fresse hen as yuscht Grummbiere, Schpeck-schwaarde, Schwatzkann-brod un Fresch. Awwer fer mei Deel, ich schtick zu der gut alt deitschpennsylvaanisch Faeschen. Iwwerall wu mer annegeht kann mer der Unnerschitt sehne, eb die Leit in der Umgegend englisch oddern deitsch schwetze. Wann mer in en Nochberschaft kummt wu's Land first-reet iss, un grosse un scheene Scheiere, un gude Poschde-fense, un scheene fedde Oxe, un schmaerde Geil, un blendi Hinkel uffem Hof as die Oier lege, un schmaerde Weiwer, un scheene Meed un fedde Bobblin, un wu die Leit blendi vum beschde Sach zu esse hen – so Sach as wie es bescht
Rinnsfleesch, Weezebrod un Faasnacht-kuche, frischer Budder un Lattwarrick, un Sauergraut, un wu die Leit so mannierlich sin as sie eem eilaade fer mit esse wann mer bei ‘ne aaruft; in Gegende vun sellere Aart schwetze die Leit zu saage all nix as es gut alt Pennsylvaanisch Deitsch.
Nau geh emol in en englischi Nochberschaft un seh wie's datt ausguckt. Die Bauere hen ihre Blieg un Rieper draus im Wedder am Schteh vun Yaahr zu Yaahr, die Fense drunne, der Weeze blackich, es Vieh maager , schtinkicher Budder, verbriede Oier, Haesch vun faul Fleesch gemacht, vanne hui un hinne fui. Die Weibsleit sin grenklich un unabbeddittlich, wiescht un maager. Un geh emol in die gross Schtadt un ruf aa an der Tscheel un froog der Schrief wieviel Dieb un annere Raeskel datt drin sin un er saagt aardlich viel; dann froog ihn welli Satt die Matschoridi hen, die Deitsche odder die Englische, un ich bin gut devor as er dir saagt as die Dieb un so Kalls zu saage all englisch sin – un as yuscht dann un wann en Deitscher neikummt wege bissli Baddereeschon mit Weibsleit.
Ennihau, ich schtick zu gude alde deitsche
Wege, un geb en Deihenker drum eb die verhungerde Grodde-fresser mich un die Palli gleiche odder net.
-Gottlieb Boonastiel (Thomas H. Harter (18541933))
The Dutch and the English
The other day there was such a hump-backed, flat-chested, long eared, dried-out Yankee at
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our mountain and asked Polly the way towards Pig-ford village. She explained that to him as well as she could in Pennsylvania Dutch, thereafter he turned his horse around and said, “Damn the Dutch!” He was English and did not understand Polly’s Dutch, and that made him angry. It was good that I was not home, for I would have tried out my new boots on him once.
The fact is, I am proud that I am Dutch. It may be, that we are not as smart as those Yankees and to say have nothing to eat except potatoes, bacon-rind, black rye bread and treetoads. But for my part, I’ll stick to the good old Dutch – Pennsylvania fashion. Overall, where one goes, one can see the difference, whether the people in the region speak English or Dutch. When one comes in a neighborhood, where the country is first rate, and has large nice barns, and good post fences and nice fat oxen and smart horses and plenty of chickens on the lawn that lay eggs and smart women, and pretty girls and fat babies, and where the people have plenty of the best things to eat – such things as the best beef, wheat-bread, and Fassnacht doughnuts [Yummy! Did you have yours this year?], fresh
budder and apple budder and sauerkraut, and where the people are so mannerly that they invite you to join then for dinner when you visit them; in those regions, of all the different languages people can speak, those people speak nothing but the good old Pennsylvania Dutch.
Now go once in an English neighborhood and see how that appears. The farmers have their plows and reapers standing out in the weather from year to year, the fences are down, the wheat is spotted, the cattle are thin, the budder is stinky, and the eggs are spoiled, venison is made from spoiled meat; things are not always as they appear. The women are sickly and unappealing, miserable and thin. And go visit the jail once and ask the sheriff how many thieves and rascals are in there and he replies very many; then ask them which group the majority are; Dutch or English, and I am sure [This adds to the list of things he believes about those people, right?] that he will reply to you that the thieves and like fellows, so to speak, are all English – and that just now and then a Dutchman comes in on account of bothering women a little.
Anyhow, I will stick to good old Dutch ways, and I don’t (expletive) care if the emaciated toad-eaters like Polly and I or not!
[If this article has any redeeming value, it is to make clear how silly it is to stereotype a group of people that are different from the one with which we primarily identify. Harter in this article paints a flattering picture of the Dutch and a rather belittling one of all the English (An earlier description of all who were not part of the Dutch community.) There were a lot of criminals among the group that he is “othering” – have we not heard that statement before?
I heard a pastor preach one time that those “other people” were also made in the Image of God just like us and if we got to know any of those people who seem so unlike us, we would find that we have more in common with them than the superficial differences upon which we tend to focus. He further reminded us of Jesus’ words about being concerned about the speck in the other’s eye when we ignore the log in ours. Somehow, that group’s “sin” seems so much worse than ours. Gelle?]
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Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN
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Area High School.
Established in 2018, the wall displays a plaque for each honoree, recognizing his/her personal and professional post high school graduation achievements and features a current photo, as well as the honoree’s senior photo. The wall now contains plaques honoring 43 distinguished NAHS graduates, including: Mr. Edward Pany (Class of 1954), Reverend Clark Kuntz (Class of 1963), Mrs. Paulette Fritz (Class of 1968), Mr. Troy Thrash (Class of 1988), Dr. Christopher Raab (Class of 1989), Ms. Joan Snyder Kuhl (Class of 1997), Dr. Rodger Berg (Class of 1964), Mr. Bruce Lack (Class of 1969), Dr. Stephen Ressler (Class of 1975), Mr. Charles Hangen (Class of 1990), Ms. Tina Pagotto (Class of 1993), Mr. Travis Mohr (Class of 1999), Mr. Dale Newhart (Class of 1943), Mr. Daryl Amey (Class of 1962), Dr. Edgar Balliet (Class of 1968), Dr. Linda Koch (Class of 1965), Mr. Leo Livengood (Class of 1957), Mr. John Mauser (Class of 1965), Mr. Larry Oberly (Class of 1963), Ms. Grace Lois Bauer (Class of 1970), Mr. Daniel P. Heist (Class of 1979), Mrs. Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito (Class of 1980), Dr. Thomas Becker (Class of 1981), Mr. Larry Kemmerer (Class of 1965), Mr. Stephen
Kerbacher (Class of 1983), Mr. Edward Novogratz (Class of 1949), Mr. Thomas Reenock (Class of 1958), Mr. Peter Schneider, Jr. (Class of 1966), Mr. Tim Tepes (Class of 1986), Mr. LeRoy Brobst (Class of 1965), Mr. Martin Fella (Class of 1965), Mr. Joseph Kovalchik (Class of 1986), Dr. Roseanna Neupauer (Class of 1985), Mr. Ronald Newhart (Class of 1973), Mr. Arthur Schisler (Class of 1958), Mrs. Monica Jurasits Weninger (Class of 1988), Mrs. Patricia Amey Class of 1962), Mr. Kim Davis (Class of 1970), Mr. Ronald Jerdon (Class of 1980), Mrs. Sally Madden (Class of 1979), Ms. Laura Meyers (Class of 2007), Mr. Brian Ruff (Class of 1977) and Mr. Peter Schneider, Sr. (Class of 1938).
The Distinguished Alumni Award inductees honored with this recognition serve as an inspiration to all students and as a reminder to the entire community of Northampton Area School District’s proud education tradition and commitment to serve others.
In addition to the recognition on the Wall of Honor, the 2025 award recipients will be recognized by friends, family, community members and local businesses at the Distinguished Alumni Award celebration dinner, on Sept. 28 at Woodstone
Country Club and Lodge in Danielsville. The event is a major fundraiser of the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, and all proceeds from the event are used to support the Foundation’s mission to provide funding for programs, speakers, equipment and various “extended learning opportunities and experiences” that “promote, enhance and supplement the educational and co-curricular programs” for K-12 students throughout the Northampton Area School District. Tickets for the event will be available July 1, and all are welcome.
The Awakening of Spring: A Season of Renewal and Rebirth
By chatgpt
As winter’s icy grip loosens, the world stirs with the gentle promise of spring. The season of renewal arrives in whispers—budding trees, longer days, and the first warm breeze that carries the scent of new beginnings. It is a time of transition, of shedding the heaviness of the past and stepping into the light with fresh hope.
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Spring is not just a change in weather; it is a Spring Penny Party
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transformation of the spirit. Nature awakens from its slumber, unfurling in vibrant greens, delicate florals, and golden sunlight. Cherry blossoms bloom in fleeting beauty, reminding us to embrace the present. The soft hum of bees and the chorus of birds signal the return of life, a symphony of rebirth played in gardens and open fields. Beyond nature, spring is reflected in our own lives. It is the season of clearing out—our homes, our minds, our hearts. We open our windows, let fresh air in, and declutter spaces once filled with winter’s stillness. There’s an instinct to start anew, whether through spring cleaning, setting new intentions, or embracing personal growth.
Fashion follows suit, shedding heavy layers in favor of airy fabrics, pastels, and floral prints that mirror the landscapes around us. The world of art, literature, and design bursts with inspiration drawn from spring’s soft hues and themes of rebirth. Even our plates become lighter, filled with the first harvest of the season—crisp greens, juicy citrus, and fragrant herbs.
As we step into spring, let us embrace the lessons it offers: resilience, transformation, and the beauty of fleeting moments. It is a time to bloom, to grow, and to welcome the warmth of change with open arms.
BIRTHDAY
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration –Slatington
Public Library – March 1, 2025
Many young children filled the Slatington Public Library on Saturday March 2, 2025 to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Peters Elementary kindergarten teacher Mrs. Marshelle George read some lively books to the captive audience who enjoyed the readings as well as coloring activities,
refreshments and a goodie bag for home. Additionally, many youngsters received door prizes of Dr. Seuss coloring books and crayons donated by Mrs. George, and the library donated several copies of Oh the Places you Will Go to the children. Many parents snapped their children’s pictures at the Thing 1 and Thing 2 photo cutouts.
The Slatington Public Library relishes in offering programs such as the Dr. Seuss Birthday Event and the upcoming Preschool Story Hour beginning April 1, 2025 for six consecutive Tuesdays at 11:00 AM. All in all, 45 children participated in the Dr. Seuss event, and librarian Louise Bechtel noted that 12 visitors registered for library cards.
Mark your calendars for Saturday March 17 at 10 AM when author Paula Stoneback will present a talk, autograph her books, and speak to
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Diamond Fire Company Social Club
100 Washington St. Walnutport
• Fundraiser for Richards Family kicks off with Vince’s Cheesesteaks, Thursday March 6th noon – 6pm
• Dine to Donate at the Diamond Social Club (open to the public), March 12-14 and March 19-21 4:30pm-8:00pm. 20% of the proceeds will go to the family.
• Fire Bingo Fundraiser supporting the Richards Family, Sunday March 23rd. Doors open at 11am.
Game Starts at 1pm. $25 package (9 face package). 17 games at $100.
Jackpot at $1250. Kitchen will be open. Located at 110 Main Street, Walnutport, PA 18088. 610-767-8476. Tickets may be purchased in advance.
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youngsters on writing their own book and publishing it on Amazon. The Slatington Public
Library is excited to host Paula, a 1982 graduate of Northern Lehigh High School. Her books will be available for presale or on May 17. She has written books for the 2-7 age group as well as 7-12. Check the library’s website for more upcoming details or stop in the library for more information.
Mrs. George, our volunteer reader and Peters Elementary kindergarten teacher, is surrounded by a few of her current students this academic year.
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Northampton AARP Announces next meeting
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by
JEAN RUNDLE
The Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Entertainment will be by singer and musician Rob Ballonoff. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome new members to visit or join. Members, please bring your favorite cake, cupcakes or cookies for our refreshment table.
If we have inclement weather and the Northampton Area School District is closed or operating on a delayed schedule, we will not have a meeting.
Our meetings are held in the Atlas Room.
The Heart of Spring: A Community in Bloom
By chatgpt
As the first signs of spring emerge—flowers pushing through the thawing earth, birds filling the air with song—so too does the spirit of community awaken. After months of winter’s quiet solitude, neighbors step outside, reconnecting under the warmth of the sun. Parks fill with laughter, local markets come alive, and streets once hushed by cold are now bustling with renewed energy.
In every town, in every city, spring signals more than just a change in season; it marks a time of
togetherness. Community gardens, once bare, become vibrant hubs of collaboration, with hands working side by side to nurture new life. Farmers' markets showcase the season’s first harvest, where local growers and artisans share their craft with eager patrons. Festivals and outdoor gatherings return, reminding us of the simple joy found in shared experiences.
Spring is also a season of giving—a time when communities rally around one another, supporting
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As the world around us blossoms, so too does our need for connection. Spring is an invitation—a call to step outside, to lend a hand, to celebrate the bonds that make a community more than just a place, but a home.
This season, let’s not just watch the world bloom—let’s grow together.
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KU to Host 2025 Regional Science Olympiad March 20
submitted by Bryan Salvadore
Kutztown University will host the 2025 Central Eastern Regional Science Olympiad Thursday, March 20 (snow date March 21). Approximately 600 students from eight middle schools and 30 high schools from Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton and Schuylkill counties will compete in more than 46 events in a variety of science disciplines such as biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.
The event website has more information about events, rules, schools involved and schedule of events.
In its 41st year nationally and 16th anniversary of the Olympiad at KU, the Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of K-12 science education, creating a passion for learning science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, professional development workshops and the encouragement of intramural,
district, regional, state, national and international tournaments.
The Olympiad is organized by schools at the junior high and senior high levels. Each school sends one team to compete in a variety of events. High school teachers serve as the coaches, judges and coordinators. Olympiad competitions are conducted at four levels- local, regional, state and national. The local competition is designed to prepare students for regional competition. No teams are eliminated in the local competition. At the regional level, the top-ranked teams move on to the state competition.
The Pennsylvania Science Olympiad State Tournament will take place Saturday, April 26, at Penn State Altoona.
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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
Spring is almost here and the The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is wrapping up our collection for pets and seniors in need. Our address is 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport and items can be dropped off between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday.
Examples of Pet items to bring:
Laundry pods or detergent • Bleach • Paper towels
Iams cat food hairball • All brown dry dog food • Printer paper • Note pads
Purina one brown puppy food • Gift cards (Chewy, Walmart, Amazon)
Examples of Senior items to bring:
Word Search • Crossword Puzzles • Adult Coloring Books • Thicker Colored Pencils Toiletries • Denture Cream • Denture Tablets • Body Wash • Lotion
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•Numerous styles of vinyl siding, including insulated
•Vinyl Shutters •Shakes & Scallops
•Roofing
•Full line of replacement windows and steel doors
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