Town & Country Gazette April 17

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State Inspection & Emissions Inspection PASS OR FAIL $49.95 + Tax Auto Care Members Receive 10% OFF Parts 6 Months, No Interest No Charge to Apply *DEALER PARTS *TIRES EXEMPT

’03 Ford Taurus V6, Leather, 82K, Nice $4695

‘00 Nissan Altima 4 Cyl., Auto., Alloys $4195

’05 Hyundai Elantra

’04 Ford Focus ZTS

4 Cyl., Auto., Alloys $4195

’01 Volkswagen Jetta 4 Cyl., Auto., Alloys $3995

’92 Chevy 1500 PU 4x4, Auto., X-Cab $2500

’00 Ford Taurus V6, Auto., 112K $2995

’99 Chevy Lumina

’05 Dodge Stratus 4 Cyl., Auto., 86K $4495

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

Welcome to our annual “Green” edition of the Town & Country Gazette. Everyone here takes conservation very seriously, which continues the legacy that Alice Wanamaker established when she was still in our Walnutport office. We recycle locally and our printer in Lancaster is extremely eco-friendly. In fact, the Gazette is 100% recyclable, so I hope you readers are doing your part as well.

Personally, I like to eat as much sustainable food as possible and bike or walk instead of drive. I’ve found these to be sound financial decisions as well as ethical environmental choices.

As always, I hope you guys enjoy this one.

Remember, we are still looking for nominees for our “Blue Mountain’s Best” feature, so if you have any outstanding neighbors, family, or friends, send the nomination to dtepper@idpcreative.com.

On the Cover

Blooming tulips for sale at the Pike Place Market (www.pikeplacemarket.org) in Seattle, Wash. Photo taken by our publishing assistant, Danielle Tepper, in January 2014.

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Contents: Pg. 5 - Readers Respond Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 20 - Eco-Friendly Funerals Pg. 30 - Puzzle Page Pg. 40 - Extra Point Pg. 43 - Classifieds

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Meet the Staff For our Go Green edition, what are some ways you try to reduce your carbon footprint, conserve energy, and do good for the planet?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I walk or ride my bike as often as possible. I also maintain a small garden for my vegetables and attempt to get my food locally as much as I can. I think supporting sustainable, ethical local agriculture is a moral imperative. This is especially important in the face of the ever-increasing ecologically unsound and inhumane practices of giant agribusinesses like Monsanto.

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: Two things I never do—and it greatly irritates me when I see other people do them—is use electrical lighting when the sun is shining (Do you really need it? No.) and let my car idle when parked somewhere (Just, why?) for a quick errand. I also avoid plastic bag usage, I recycle, and, as an animal rights advocate, I try to be a consciously crueltyfree consumer as much as possible. (Plus, can you imagine the footprint of a factory farm or testing lab?) Check out LUSH Cosmetics at www.lushusa. com for all-natural, handmade, harm-free (not to mention delicious and luxurious!) bath products.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: We don't do anything fancy. Just try to recycle everything that can be recycled and we also try to compost as much as possible.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: I am very proud to wear my tree hugger heart on my sleeve and reducing my carbon footprint is always at the forefront of my decisions. One of the easiest changes I've made is walking or riding my bike to run small errands like going to the post office or picking something up at the grocery store. There are so many (easy) things we can each do in our lives that go far beyond recycling that will make such a positive impact on the Earth; plant a tree, reuse an empty milk container, shop at a resale store, walk to work or carpool if you can, replace a lightbulb, or simply turn off a light when you are not using it. Small changes make big differences.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: We run the dishwasher only when it's full, use the energy-saving setting, and allow dishes to air dry. When buying new appliances, we look for the Energy Star Labels.

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: To be honest, I am not very conscious of my carbon footprint most of the time, like I should be. However, I have never littered and never will do it as I feel that is avoidable damage to our great planet. I am working on getting greener, but if everyone does just a little bit, it will make a big difference.

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Readers Respond Q: What are some ways that you and your family stay “green?” What do you do to help the environment?

A: Christine Zopf I bought reusable plates, bowls, and water bottles when I went to college instead of paper and plastic!

A: Laura J. Stauffer The salon I work at (Miracolo Bella Hair & Wellness Spa) is organic, making sure to use less harsh chemicals to process hair, including color, shampoos, and conditioners!

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Joke CorneR Organic Vegetables

A woman called her husband during the day and asked him to pick up some organic vegetables for that night’s dinner on his way home. The husband arrived at the store and began to search all over for organic vegetables before finally asking the produce guy where they were. The produce guy didn’t know what he was talking about, so the husband said, “These vegetables are for my wife. Have they been sprayed with poisonous chemicals?” To which the produce guy replied, “No, sir, you will have to do that yourself.”

The Flush

Q: Why are environmentalists bad at playing cards?

A: They like to avoid the flush. (www.jokes4us.com)

2nd Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner All proceeds benefit Autism Speaks

Saturday May 31st, 2014 Southmoore Golf Course, followed by awards, Chinese auction, dinner, and entertainment at Skeet Club Grove Dinner Party includes: Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert, Open Bar (including draft beer,wine, and basic mixed drinks), and DJ.

Registration: Level #1 Golfer (golf & dinner package) - $85.00 Level #2 Golfer (golf only) - $65.00 Dinner & Party Only Guest - $35.00 cepting cash,

Ac checks made payable to Andrew’s Army, and major credit cards

Please contact: Mandi Oswald-Trelease 610-767-7256 or 610-509-9870 422 2nd Street, Slatington, PA 18080 AndrewsArmy1@gmail.com

Registration

Please Return by May 10th

Golf and Dinner Guests

I am registering __ Level #1 Golfers I am registering __ Level #2 Golfers I am registering __Dinner Only Guests •Please put me in a foursome Total Amount Due $______________ Please list name, phone, or email of each guest. please include additional sheet if needed

1.______________________________ ________________________________ 2.______________________________ ________________________________ 3.______________________________ ________________________________ 4.______________________________ ________________________________ Checks payable to: Andrew’s Army 422 2nd St., Slatington, Pa. 18080 610-767-7256 Registration information may be e-mailed to: AndrewsArmy1@gmail.com

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Canal Clean-up

Submitted by MARILYN KAUL The Walnutport Canal Association will be having the annual Canal Clean-up on Saturday, April 26.

Volunteers are needed to help pick up litter, pull out bamboo stalks, cut up tree branches, fix fencing, and clean light fixtures. People able to help should meet at the canal pavilion at 8 a.m. for donuts and coffee. Tools and gloves will be provided. Don’t forget to wear long sleeves and long pants. Work will continue through noon when volunteers from Thrivent Financial will serve lunch.

Northern Lehigh Comm. Center Fundraiser Planned

Submitted by MICHELLE RABER The Northern Lehigh Community Center will be hosting a bus trip to visit Galen Glen Winery and Blue Mountain Winery with brunch at Lorenzo's in Bowmanstown on June 19. Brunch, wine tasting, bus ride, and all tips included. Bus leaves NL Middle School in Slatington at 10 a.m. and returns to same at 4 p.m. Cost of the trip is $50. Checks can be made payable to the Northern Lehigh Community Center and mailed to NLCC P.O. Box 333, Slatington, PA 18080. For more information, call 610-760-0300.

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This spacious ranch is situated on 1.91 acres. 2 car gar + carport. $214,900. Call Shawn Correll @ 610-390-5846.

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Large 3 br single on a nice country lot. Newer kitchen, formal dining rm & huge living rm.

2nd story is partially completed for 2 addt’l brs & a new full bath. Built in garage. $164,000. Call Kathy Andrews @ 610-767-2200.

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Freshly painted & new carpeting throughout. Kitchen with bar area. Dining rm leads out to a large deck. C/a & 1 car gar. $149,900. Call Shawn Correll @ 610-390-5846.

Spacious Colonial This 2346 sq. ft. home has it all!

Spacious rooms & plenty of storage & finished lower level all add to this well cared home. 3 car gar. Nicely landscaped. $259,000. Call Wayne Benninger @ 610-3493596.

Thinking about selling? Call today to see what your home is worth in today’s market!

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6th Annual Make-A-Wish Cut-A-Thon Submitted by Antoinette Dreisbach Shear Impressions Salon (1774 Main St. in Northampton) is excited to announce their 6th Annual Cut-a-Thon to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.The talented staff will be offering $15 haircuts, $10 manicures, $8 brow waxing, $1 a minute chair massage, $5 colored hair extensions, face painting, and refreshments. A fantastic Chinese auction will be displayed the week prior to the event and tickets will be on sale for those unable to attend. One hundred percent of proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Stop by to grant the wishes of children with lifethreatening illnesses. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 610-261-4510.

Happy Birthday Adam Kochmaruk - 37 on April 16 Marie Frable - 62 on April 16 Amalie Hite - 91 on April 16 Pauline Kiss - 86 on April 18 Christine Charles - 47 on April 19

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6th Annual C Sunday, U May 18 T 10-3 A $15 Adult Haircuts $10 Kids Haircuts (12 & Under) T $8 Brow/Lip Waxing Minute Chair Massage H $1$5Per Colored Hair Extensions Manicures O $10 Face Painting, Food, Chinese Auction N Lots of Fun For The Whole Family!! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation. Come and Help grant the wish of a child with a life threatening illness and leave looking and feeling great! ,

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McGruff The Crime Dog And AlertID Raise Awareness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Submitted by KELI WILSON Ann Harkins, CEO of The National Crime Prevention Council (Home to McGruff the Crime Dog®), and Keli Wilson, AlertID’s Founder, are teaming up to create awareness and support victims during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

According to government reports, a sexual assault occurs every two seconds in America.

Unfortunately, these incidents are reported less frequently than any other violent crime as only a small percentage of brave survivors are willing to step forward to report their assaults and participate in the criminal justice process. With more than 200,000 reported incidents of sexual violence occurring each year, the two organizations are working together in an effort to raise awareness and to stress prevention of sexual assault as well as to support victims.

“Those who suffer sexual assaults need to know they are not alone and isolated,” said Ann M. Harkins, NCPC President and CEO. “There are resources available to help survivors, and NCPC has resources to help people learn how to take proactive measures to increase their personal safety and reduce potential victimization. We are proud to team with AlertID and its platform to provide up-to-the-minute information that can help our families, friends, and neighbors stay safe.”

For AlertID’s Founder, Keli Wilson, supporting victims is of great importance, but she also wants to emphasize the importance of prevention. AlertID informs you of the dangers in your neighborhood and allows you to communicate with neighbors very quickly. The free program offers crime and sex offender alerts, in addition to other important public safety alerts and prevention tips online, via email and on smartphones. According to Keli, “Information is power, and the more we are aware of the dangers in our neighborhoods and the more proactive we are, the better we can protect ourselves, our children and our families.”

For prevention tips and resource information on Sexual Assault from AlertID, developed in conjunction with the National Crime Prevention Council, please visit: http://alertid. com/search/sex-crimes.asp.

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BEWARE OF THE “OFFICIAL” LOOKING NOTICES

Recently I worked with a couple of clients in transactions that, for various reasons, required them to transfer their real estate from a trust to themselves, or from themselves to a trust. In all instances the mailing address of the old and new owners of the property were the same. These were ordinary people that were doing simple transactions often recommended to our clients.

Not too long after the transfers occurred and the deeds were filed with the County, those individuals received very official looking notices in the mail. Those notices were in a plain black and white envelope containing a generic looking barcode with the words “DEED PROCESSING NOTICE” in very large and bold type. The notice outlined the importance of obtaining a copy of their deed and provided that a copy could be obtained for a fee of $83. The notice also restated much of the key assessment data that is available on various county assessment websites.

The notice was issued by a third party business, with the hope that the layout of their form would fool people into paying the $83. Of course, the notice has legal disclaimers that state it is not associated with any governmental entity, but it also has due dates listed and the layout makes it appear “official”.

Luckily, my clients came to the office or called in with questions about the notice. Some clients asked why I did not tell them about the county fee for their deed. I informed the clients that we provide them their original deed once it is indexed with the county. Further, as a matter of public record certified copies are available for a few dollars at the county courthouse should they inadvertently lose the original.

A similar issue has arisen for those who start new businesses and file for an incorporation. A company called Corporate Record Services sends out a notice to prepare minutes or records of an annual meeting. Again, this form looks like a government notice charging a fee of $125 with a due date.

The moral of the story is to closely read any type of official looking notices when one has recently executed a common transaction such as a deed transfer or filing of incorporation.

These records are kept in public databases and businesses pull your information and try to sell you services you do not need hidden in paperwork that makes it appear that you need to pay some type of government fee. Remember to carefully read any documentation and ask questions before you write that check!

This article was authored by Keith W. Strohl, an associate Attorney of the Steckel & Stopp Law Firm with offices at Main Street and Walnut Street, Slatington; Schnecksville and Northampton which has been serving the needs of the Lehigh Valley areas for over sixty-five years -advertorial-

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Community Calendar EVERY ThursDAY •Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 a.m. ages 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-7601687.

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m. -7 p.m. (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610262-2077.

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

•Country Western Line & Partner Dancing, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Dancing and Lessons. Vigilant Fire Hall.

FMI: 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI 484951-2468.

•Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. FMI 484-221-1026.

•American Legion Aux. Slatington at Legion 7:30 p.m. (1st Thurs.) FMI 610-760-1098.

•Zumba, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting.

3rd Thursday. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown. FMI: 610-2642979.

EVERY FRIDAY

•Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 a.m.

•Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI: 610-2174321.

•Mom, Pop and Tot class – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com

EVERY SATURDAY

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

•Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m.

•Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy

Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Must Register at Library.

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-8476.

•Pilates, Northampton Rec. Center 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Mats are provided first come first served.

FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@ rcn.com •Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every 4th Sat. from 7 - 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

FMI 610-437-3700

EVERY SUNDAY •Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

•Recreational Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym. 6:00 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239.

•Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 p.m.

•Bingo, SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, 12 p.m.

•Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY •Book Club, Palmerton Library (Third Monday) 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

•Learn to dance along like DWTS. Cha Chas, Sambas, Rhumbas, Tangos, Jive, and more, through methodology of line dancing. 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. at the Gin Mill, Northampton. FMI, 610 - 262-9010 •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm FMI 610-381-2674.

•Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 p.m.

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington. Kitchen 6 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m FMI 484-287-5217.

•Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

•Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9 p.m.

•TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610-852-2976.

•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239.

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

•Zumba Gold Class, Vigilant Fire Co. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. FMI: 610760-0300 •Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. -11 a.m. FMI 610-760-0300.

•Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church •Youth Yoga (grades 7-12) NL Middle School 2:15-3:00. FMI: 610-760-0300

EVERY TUESDAY •Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 p.m. FMI 610-657-1025.

•ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:307:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon & AA meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601 •Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn. com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 p.m.

•Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 a.m.

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Community Calendar •Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207.

•Alzheimer’s Support Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd ) FMI 610-392-2380.

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

•Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. FMI: 610-760-0300.

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-826-4962.

•Nar -Anon Meetings Holy Cross Lutheran Church 696 Johnson Rd. (off Rte 946) Nazareth, 7:30 p.m.

•Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every second Weds. from 1 - 4 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. FMI 610-437-3700

Thursday, April 17

•Soup, Salad, and Bread Dinner, St. John’s Luthern Church Slatington. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 19

•Lehigh Gap Nature Center Earth Day – events begin at 9 a.m. FMI: 610-760-8889 •Easter Egg Hunt at Bethany Wesleyan Church. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-767-1239 •Easter Egg Hunt at Heidelberg Union Church. 10 a.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m.

•Cat and kitten adoptions at Forgotten Felines & Fidos shelter, Germansville. 12 – 4 p.m. FMI: 610-737-4057

•Keep Slatington Beautiful clean up day. Meet at Slatington Borough Garage, West church Street 9 a.m. FMI: 610-554-4099

Sunday, April 20 •Easter Day

Tuesday, April 22

•Earth Day •Tuesday Trails at Jacobsburg EEC. 5:30 – 7 p.m. FMI: 610-7462801

Wednesday, April 23

•Free Wellness Lecture by Howard Cook Jr. R.P.H. on Keeping Your Heart Healthy, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington. 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 24

•Transition Day, CLIU to LCCC at LCCC Main. 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

FMI: 610-799-1156.

•Senior Citizens meeting, Schnecksville Fire House. 11:30 a.m. Special entertainer Jack Snyder. FMI: 610-704-4921

Friday, April 25

•Friday Night at the movies, Lighthouse Church 7 p.m. FMI: 610-285-2235

Saturday, April 26

•Canal Cleanup at the Walnutport Canal Association.

Meet at the pavilion at 8 a.m.

•Carbon County Home, Garden & Business EXPO. Blue Mt. Ski Area. FMI: 610-379-1099.

•Ham & Dandelion dinner 3 – 7 p.m. Ben Salem Church Lehighton.

•Car Show in memory of Michael Aquilina, Bethany Wesleyan Church. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FMI: 610-393-8636 •Earth Day at Jacobsburg EEC 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring a lunch.

Register: 610-746-2801 •Women’s Clothing Swap, Vigilant Fire Co. All sizes, donate or pick up 4 – 8 p.m. FMI: 610760-1268 •Cat and kitten adoptions at Forgotten Felines & Fidos shelter, Germansville. 12 – 4 p.m.

FMI: 610-737-4057 •Farm Fest, Flint Hill Farm Coopersburg 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FMI: 610-838-2928

Sunday, April 27

•Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co breakfast. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

•Carbon County Home, Garden & Business EXPO. Blue Mt. Ski Area. FMI: 610-379-1099.

•Safe Haven Pet Rescue adoption day, Tractor Supply Broadheadsville 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

•Pampered Chef Bingo to benefit Make A Wish ® Northampton Community Center. Doors open at 12 noon, games start at 2 p.m.

•Women’s Clothing Swap, Vigilant Fire Co. All sizes, donate or pick up 12 – 4 p.m. FMI: 610760-1268 •Country Sunday with the Haas Family at Lehigh Furnace Union Church Sunday Schoool, 9:30 a.m.

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Community Calendar Monday, April 28

•Blood Drive – Firest United Church of Christ, Palmerton.

11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Register: 610-826-2097

Tuesday, April 29

•Shingles Vaccination Clinic, St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register: 610-821-6770.

Saturday, May 3

•Disc Golf Tournament, Victory Park Slatington 1 p.m. FMI: 610554-4099 •Jacobs Brothers at 6 p.m.

Lighthouse Church, Breinigsville.

Free; love offering accepted. FMI: 610-285-2235

Sunday, May 4

•Hymn Sing & Music Fest VI, Good Shepherd UCC Slatington 3 p.m.

•Grand Opening, Lehigh Township Historical Society

Addition, 1 - 4 p.m. Tours, door prizes, souvenir, refreshments Free Community Meal, St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

FMI/reservations: 610-767-6361.

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Monday, May 5

•LCCC Tri-Cees spring performance 7 p.m.

Schnecksville. Free; benefits Second Harvest Food Bank. FMI: 610-799-1582

Thursday, May 8

•LCCC, Jim Thorpe Meet the Cougars’ Night, 6-8 p.m. at Jim Thorpe High School.

Sunday, May 11

•Mother’s Day

Monday, May 12

•Lehigh Township Historical Society meeting, LT Historical Centre, Route 248, Pennsville, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, May 13

•Indianland Garden Club Annual Plant Auction, Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14

•Northampton Area Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16

•Relay For Life event, Northern Lehigh High School Stadium.

4p.m. – May 17 @ 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

•Lehigh Township Historical Society, Chicken/pork dinners and baked goods, Take-out only, Route 248, Pennsville, 1 to 5 p.m.

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ExxonMobile Gives $500 Gift To SJNRS Submitted by SISTER VIRGINIA STEPHANIE, SSJ St. John Neumann Regional School has received a gift of $500. This grant to the SJNRS provides algebraic calculators for our junior high students and promotes the goal of SJNRS to guide student growth in every child while partnering with parents, grandparents, and friends of the community. The staff and parents are very grateful to ExxonMobile Educational Alliance for the grant. In this age of cut backs, SJNRS continues to employ separate teachers for: Art, computer skills,

Help Wanted Head Cook – School District Directs the safe preparation of food prepared according to standard recipes; monitors and maintains the inventory of food and supplies; monitors the use of products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste; ensures compliance with mandated regulations. EOE Contact Kathi Anderson (610-377-6180x2416) or Maureen Gutstein (610-377-6180x2200).

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Families and staff know that life and education are about more than reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Mrs. Amy Hillanbrand remarked, “We are continually humbled and grateful for the generosity of the local community in supporting the gem we have in our school. SJNRS is a shining example of the Catholic Schools Week theme ‘Community of Faith, Knowledge, and Service.’ Our teachers, staff, and families really do all come together as one for our ‘future,’ the students. My boys are flourishing because of their time at SJNRS and I know the foundation they are receiving will be the reason they continue to succeed throughout their lives.”

St. John Neumann Regional School has campuses located in both Palmerton and Slatington and educates students in Kindergarten through grade 8. The school hosts an open house every second Thursday of the month in their Slatington campus on W. Washington Street and is prepared for tours at the Palmerton campus as well.

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LCCC Hosts The Opening Of Its Jim Thorpe Campus Submitted by SEAN DALLAS Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host “Meet the Cougars’ Night” at its new campus in Carbon County on Thursday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the west wing of Jim Thorpe Area High School at 1100 Center Street in Jim Thorpe. LCCC’s Jim Thorpe site opened in January in time for the spring 2014 semester.

LCCC faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and assist with tours of the new facility. This event is an excellent opportunity for the community to see the value LCCC brings to this area.

For more information, please contact LCCC’s Admissions office at 610-799-1575 or admissions@ lccc.edu.

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Old Barns Are Given New Life by Nazareth Woodworker

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT At the April meeting of the Indianland Garden Club, Jack Jones of JJ's Woodcrafts in Nazareth talked about specialized birdhouses and feeders, mostly made of wood from old barns and perches made of odds and ends found in the old barns. He displayed a most interesting collection of historic relics and unique birdhouses.

The next meeting will be the annual Plant Auction, which will be held Tuesday, May 13 at Hope Lutheran Church. The auction will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Tim Wotring of Schnecksville will be the auctioneer. Beside the auction,

there will be a special sales table where plants can be purchased. Light refreshments will be served.

Members are reminded to bring their plants to the church Monday, May 12 between 4 and 7 p.m.

The auction is open to the public. Please bring boxes for your purchases.

There are still a few seats available for the trip to Longwood Gardens on May 10. If interested, call 610-767-8420 for details. For more information concerning the plant auction or the club, please call 610-657-9864.

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Slatington Library Celebrated No Late Fees

Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL To celebrate National Library Week in April, the library will not charge any late fees. Any one with overdue materials, please return them, no questions asked. They can be placed in the book drop. The library is raffling off a handmade quilt depicting “Sunbonnet Sue.” The quilt is currently at the library if you wish to see it. The cost of the tickets is $3 a piece, or two tickets for $5.00. Tickets are available at the library. The drawing will be held on Sunday, October 19 at the Canal Festival.

Bechtel’s Pharmacy is offering a series of educational sessions on topics related to Diabetes at the Slatington Public Library. Each month a new topic will be explored and a diabetes friendly recipe will be distributed. The next session will be held on Wednesday, April 23 at 1 p.m. This month’s topic is “Lowering the Cost of Diabetes.”

The meeting area at the library can accommodate about 20 people, so sign up in advance by calling the pharmacy at 610-767-4121 to reserve your spot.

The two-disc DVD set of the Slatington Centennial Celebration is now available for purchase at the library. These DVDs were converted from the 16 mm. film taken by Mummy Studios in 1964. The price is $30. If you pre-ordered

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The volunteers from APRISE will continue to do Medicare Part D benefit checks on the third Tuesday of the month. Please call the library to make an appointment.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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Submitted by RICK KISTLER Lehigh Furnace Union Sunday School will have its Annual Country Sunday with the Haas Family on Sunday, April 27 at the 9:30 a.m. service.

The Sunday School is located one mile west of Slatedale at 4476 Main St. in Slatington. Everyone is welcome.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Our thanks to everyone who supported our recent fundraiser. Your support enables us to maintain our two buildings in the township, St. Paul's Schoolhouse and the Lehigh Township Historical Centre. The society will continue to offer free admission to everyone all year long. Be sure to spread the word about the upcoming May 4 Grand Opening of the historical centre addition at Pennsville from 1 to 4 p.m. With the addition, there have been many changes. We have expanded the archives area, added internet and phone service, and everything has a new look. When you visit, you will see all of the work that has been done as we keep moving forward! We will be offering light refreshments, tours, door prizes and a souvenir to visitors. We welcome you and your families.Right around the corner, the society is sponsoring a take-out chicken or pork dinner made by Lorah's Roasters on May 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. It will be made in front of the LT Historical Centre at Pennsville. Menu consists of chicken or pork and a baked potato, cole slaw, a roll, plus dessert all for $10. Tickets will be available at the historical centre at the grand opening and May 11 or contact any society member. If you want a break from cooking, keep the take-out dinner in mind! We appreciate your support! For any questions or information, call 610-767-5989.

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Allentown Funeral Home Offers Eco-Friendly Options

by DANIELLE S. TEPPER You’ve heard the old adage “ashes to ashes, dust to dust,” but Nicos (Nick) Elias is taking that a step further by being the premier funeral home in the Lehigh Valley to offer eco-friendly burial options.

"The whole concept is going back to the earth naturally," explained Elias. With “green” efforts becoming a more trendy means of doing just about anything these days, it seems only natural to apply such efforts to something so, well, natural.

Elias’ mother took him to a funeral home when he was a kid and he was transfixed, he said. “I thought it was unique and different.” He grew up in Allentown and wound up in the family printing business. “My heart wasn’t in it,” he said.

“I basically just sat and ran a machine all day.”

He reached age 35 and realized he had a decision to make: “Do I take over the family business or do I go back to school? The director of the Funeral Service Education program at NCC convinced me to give it a try even though I thought it was too late in life.”

The two-year program is one of only two in the state. The other is in Pittsburgh. “I was lucky it was close by,” said Elias. He graduated in 2000 with his Associate’s degree (he also has a Bachelor’s

in Social Science from Muhlenberg College) and began working with some of the big funeral homes in town to get some experience.

He knew, however, that he’d want to eventually operate his own business.

“I like being my own boss,” he explained.

Finding a funeral home for sale proved a bit difficult though, as most of them stay in the family for years, according to Elias. Instead, a realtor convinced him to take a look at the historic General Trexler Estate, the former location of Marilyn Custom Shop.

“I didn’t really want to be downtown, because there are a lot of others in the area,” said Elias.

“But the property is nice and the building is laid out well.”He opened in 2008, right around the time the economy took a tumble. People compared prices then more than ever before, which Elias says actually helped him in the long run.

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Eco-Friendly Funerals Continued from Page 20 “I made sure I had fair prices and treated people well and I went from there,” he said.

Even though other area funeral homes will probably provide “green” services if asked, no one promotes it quite like Elias does.

“A new start-up is rare,” Elias explained. “So I thought, ‘What am I going to do to set myself apart from the competition and be different?’ It’s a cause I believe in, so I started advertising ecofriendly burials.”

So what is an eco-friendly burial exactly?

Elias says he is asked that question fairly often.

“There’s no embalming, so there’s no chemicals going in the ground,” Elias explained. “We use biodegradable caskets that are either all wood construction, no screws or metal, or we have wicker or bamboo.”

Elias says eco-friendly burials are a specialty and Allentown is a traditional area. However, he’s found success in doing what he does.

“People don’t respond to it right away, mostly because they’re not sure what it is,” he explained.

“They’re afraid the caskets are cardboard boxes or something. It can be, but it doesn’t have to be. The people who have done it, it was something that

they really wanted and the families appreciated that.”

The cost of a green funeral is actually about 30% less than a regular burial or cremation (which Elias also offers), but they still remain a neglected service. Elias does maybe four a year. He’s hopeful though: “I don’t think it’s going away,” he said.

“It’s good for the environment and people care about that.”

For more information on Elias’ green funerals, visit www.eliasfuneralhome.com. Information on eco-friendly products can be found at www. passagesinternational.com. Those looking for a green cemetery can visit Green Meadow at Fountain Hill Cemetery: www.greenmeadowpa. org. Established in 2012, it is the only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley.

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Slatington 150 History Book Update Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington 150 History Committee is hard at work on the much anticipated More Stories To Share: Slatington at 150 history book to be published in conjunction with the Slatington 150th Anniversary celebration this year. The committee shares the following update on the book’s progress. A large portion of the book has been written and the committee is now in the process of editing articles and laying out the book. Photo acquisition continues and the committee is still looking for old, previously unpublished photos

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The chapter outline of the book will be as follows: Foreword, Our Beginnings, Church & Cemetery Histories, Service Organizations, Businesses, Family Histories, On This Day In Slatington History, Legendary Locals, More Stories To Share, Disasters, Tragedies & Weather Events, Sports History, Photos & Ads, Afterword.

The history committee reminds those considering purchasing a book that only 500 will be printed, and the last Slatington history book, published 25 years ago, quickly sold out. The cost of the book is $50 and order forms are available at the Slatington 150 store located at 647 Main Street in Slatington. In addition, order forms are available on our Facebook page or you may message us on Facebook and we will email out forms. In addition, page sponsorships are available for $25 and for $5 you can get your name listed on the patron list to be included in the book.

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Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation’s “Blast from the Past”

Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN Those who remember the words to the Bobby Darrin classic “Dream Lover,” the Temptations’ “My Girl,” or possibly “Tonight (Could be the Night)” by the Velvets enjoyed an Oldies Dinner Dance sponsored by the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation (NAKKEF) on April 5 at the Northampton Community Center.

Over 330 people attended the fundraiser and they clearly were there to have a blast to the music performed by Desire. Although bobby socks, poodle skirts, and letter sweaters were not visible on the dance floor, the hip dancers were still able to show off their American Bandstand-like moves all evening as the party came to life to such oldies as “16 Candles,” “Happy Birthday, Baby,” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” People danced and sang away the evening and all for a good cause.

All money raised will help fund Northampton Area School District programs that enhance the quality of education and provide the school community with extended learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences.

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By Howard Cook, Jr., R.Ph., BCNSP, FASHP St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 2nd St. Slatington 760-767-6361 Less than 1% of U.S. adults meet the definition for “Ideal Healthy Diet,” and essentially no children meet the goal.

This presentation will explore heart disease and how a healthy diet can relate to heart health, with emphasis on prevention of a first event, as well as those non-medication and medication efforts that will reduce the chance of a second event.

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Senior Citizens Corner Slatington Senior Community Center 425 Kuntz St., Slatington • 610-767-1250 Activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45 a.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

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Palmerton Senior Center 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton • 610-826-4505 Activities include: Pinochle, penny games, and bingo daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

Northampton Senior Center 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton • 610-262-4977 Activities include: Singing, puzzles, cards, needlecraft, stretch, bingo, library, and coffee. Special programs are held on a weekly basis. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville • 610-767-2977 Activities include: Games, trips, bingo, stretch/ exercise, birthday celebrations, music/singing. Lunch is served daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut St., Bath • 610-837-1931 Activities include: Pool, cards, games, crafts, singing, bingo, sewing, and special visitors. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. For meal reservations and more info., contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Rescue Pet Meet Blaze

From Mylestone Equine Rescue in Phillipsburg, N.J.: “Blaze is a small (14.2 hands) gelding, approximately 20 years old who arrived at Mylestone in time for Valentine’s Day 2008. Lucky for him! He was taken by Animal Control from an owner who had starved him and refused to care for him properly.

Unfortunately, Animal Control was unable to find him a home. Blaze is a gentle boy with a severe swayback condition. Blaze will only be adopted as a companion horse—he is absolutely not ridable! He’s been through plenty and now needs to spend his senior years relaxing with good food, good friends and lots of love. Contact us if you are interested in adopting Blaze and are looking for a companion horse only.

Blaze could use your help and support while at Mylestone. You are the rescue horses’ hope. Please sponsor Blaze so we can keep him well-fed, healthy, and happy. Your support means a great deal to us, thank you.” www.mylestone.org

Candice & Champ

Champ is “the classiest golden retriever on Instagram,” according to BuzzFeed.com. He and his human, 21-year-old Candice Sedighan, have been enchanting fans with their whimsical and creative photos for the past year. But the cuteness factor skyrocketed last week when Champ made friends with a group of baby chicks. They’re not new pets; Sedighan explained, “They’ll be going to their permanent home at a community college farm to help with their pre-vet program instead of being sold for meat where they were before.” Happy ending! Wish my golden were this photogenic. View the adventures of Candice and Champ on Instagram (@candiceandchamp) and Facebook (www.facebook. com/CandiceSedighanPhotography).

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t’s officially spring and as temps struggle to climb, here are some rainy day activities and DIY hacks to get into the right frame of mind (think flowers and sunshine).

—Danielle Tepper

Earth

Earth Day (Tuesday, April 22) is an opportunity to celebrate our planet and show it

some love. Grab the kiddies and prepare to get your hands dirty, we’re goin’ gardening!

Visit www.earthday.org for more on this annual appreciation day.

1. Hang a wire basket from a tree branch and fill it with short (about 6 inches) colorful strands of yarn. Nesting birds will use them to spruce up their homes. Then take your kids outside to see if they can spot the colors hiding in your yard.

2. Have your kids give their green thumbs a try with their own little hands-on raised gardening bed and some resilient plants. The beds can be found at Home Depot or attempt to DIY for less money.

3. April showers got you down? Grab some paint and a few rocks and create some critters for the garden; it brings a pop of color to all that green.

Environment

Reduce, reuse, recycle. You’ve heard it before and it’s now easier than ever to repurpose items as a way to “go green” and cut down on the amount of waste that is harmful to the environment, such as: 1. Using an old wooden pallet to organize a DIY herb garden.

2. Turning an empty plastic milk carton into a watering can.

3. Creating tiny elegant hanging planters out of burnt-out light bulbs.

4. Inviting birds for a cup o’seed by gluing a chipped mug to a saucer and hanging it in a tree.

… and don’t forget Easter

Easter Sunday is April 20. Prepare for the bunny’s arrival with these fun projects.

1. Forget the hassle of egg dying and opt instead for colorful crayon art. While the eggs are still warm from being hard-boiled, draw and scribble on the shells. The wax will melt as you go and create a fun design when cool.

2. Create little nest cupcakes using Whoppers’ Robin Eggs and a fine-tipped icing bag attachment.

3. Decorate your kitchen with this bright centerpiece. All you need are two square glass vases (one large, one small), then jellybeans, Peeps, and large flowers in the color of your choosing.

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.

Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m.

Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-533-0107 W 9 a.m., BS 6:30 p.m. Thurs.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m.

Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8:15/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter.

W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SG 11:15 a.m.

Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m.

Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

First UCC Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 9:30 a.m.

God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412 W 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 8:30 & 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 W 9 a.m., Com. 1st Sun. HA Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m.

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

People’s EC Church Lehighton W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellow 10:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m.

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Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Lenten schedule: W Wed. 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m.

AWANA 6 p.m. BS 10 a.m. Mon. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. Sun. HA St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

United Presbyterian C hurch of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m.

Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Walnutport Seventh Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (N)

The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. (N)

St. John’s UCC Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Trinity EC Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.

Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. John’s UCC Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun. SS 10:30 a.m. grades pre-K-12 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

Lenten schedule: W 7 p.m. 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 Holy Week: W 7 p.m. 4/17-19, Easter Sunday W 8 & 10 a.m.

Trinity UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew’s UCC Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

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Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W 10: 30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) SS 9 a.m., W 10:30 a.m.

Schedules:

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Church Directory is a free listing of area churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information.

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Pastor’s Comments In large print at: Comments www.NAOG.ws/pc Pastor’s In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc

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Slatington Rotary Contributes To Westend Playground

A Godly Legacy #2

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Then her daughter, Rachel, who is to be married April 12, stepped glorious, life-changing, and unforgettable! forward weeping and said that her dad had prayed for each of her siblings when they got married, and she would be honored if all of us would pray for her and her husband to be. As the glory of God continued to fall, my wife, Nancy, declared, “This is the legacy being passed on!” So much more could be said. No one planned it! No one orchestrated it! It was glorious, life-changing, and unforgettable!

Submitted by SAL SOMMA On March 27, Ron Williams of the Rotary Club of Slatington presented a check for $500 to Dave Schnaars of the Slatington Westend Playground Assoc. The donation will go toward new bleachers at the park.

18th Annual Basket Social U nited P resbyterian C hUrCh , 6750 rt. 873 slatington Saturday, May 3rd, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Sunday, May 4th, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Drawing starts at 2 p.m.

Tickets At door: $5 buys 1 ticket(25 chances) Presale until 4/27: $20 buys 6 tickets (50 extra chances) $250 Cash Prize Only 250 tickets will be sold At Door: $5 each Presale until 4/27: 3 tickets for $10 Tickets Available at: Susie’s Shady Nook, Williams Catering, Hallman’s Garage, Slatington Library, and at the church (610-767-8113) Kitchen open for takeout & eat in.

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Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission To Hold Clean-Up Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will sponsor the 3rd Annual Keep Slatington Beautiful Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 19 beginning at 9 a.m. The clean-up, held in conjunction with Earth Day, will help beautify public recreation areas in Slatington. Areas to be cleaned will be borough owned and operated recreation facilities in the borough and include the West End Playground, Victory Park, The Fish Pond, Slatington Trailhead, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the borough line. The commission

is looking for local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops and area civic organizations to assist in the clean-up. Staging for the clean-up will be held at the Slatington Borough Garage on West Church Street. Interested individuals and groups who wish to participate are asked to call Robert at 610-554-4099 or Slatington Borough Hall at 610-767-2131. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants at the conclusion of the cleanup. Rain date for the event will be Saturday, April 26.

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9th Annual Victory Park Disc Golf Tournament

Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will host the 9th Annual Victory Park Open (Disc Golf Tournament) Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in Victory Park in Slatington. Each golfer will play 18 holes. Registration is limited to the first 45 people.

Fees are as follows: $15 for those 17 and under, $20 for those 18 and over, and $20 for pros. Day of registration will be $20 for 17 and under, $25 for those 18 and over, and $25 for pros.

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FernGully Wanted Us to Save the Rainforest “Everything in our world is connected by the delicate strands of the web of life, which is a balance between the forces of destruction and the magical forces of creation.”

When you’re a kid watching cartoons, subliminal messages don’t quite reach you. It isn’t until you look back on some of your favorite films years later that you realize what you were learning. As a ‘90s kid, everything I watched had hidden layers, particularly Disney films. Bambi? Anti-hunting.

101 Dalmatians? Anti-fur. The Rescuers Down Under? Anti-poaching. Other films throughout the years (Free Willy, Wild America, Beethoven) all held deeper meaning for the ramifications of selfish human action, but one of my favorites when I was little was an animated anthem for saving the rainforest. I’m talking, naturally, about FernGully.

FernGully: The Last Rainforest was a 1992 tale of fairies who work to protect their habitat from deforestation. Crysta befriends Zak (an Australian 16-year-old with no Australian accent) who’s spending the summer working for a logging company. Crysta accidentally shrinks him and they spend the next indeterminable number of days learning about each other. Zak, a city kid, doesn’t understand the importance of trees. Crysta, a wood nymph, doesn’t understand how you can live without trees. (“Trees give life. They make the clouds, the water, the air.”)

Although released in the same year, FernGully was actually Robin Williams’ first experience lending his voice to an animated character, not Aladdin. He gave erratic life to Batty Koda, an escaped subject from a “biology lab.” You want subliminal messages, just pay close attention to the horrifying lyrics of his anti-animal testing rap: “I been brain-fried, electrified, infected and injectified, vivosectified and fed pesticides […] They used and abused me, battered and bruised me, red wires green wires stuck 'em right through me.” In spite of that, Williams’ perfectly timed humor alleviated the film when it started getting too dark.

Speaking of dark, the crisis of the film lies in the return of a destructive force known as Hexxus. Tim Curry (Rocky Horror) voiced the villain, an oil-slicked blob of brown goo who grew into a noxious black cloud, then, eventually a terrifying skeletal figure that gave me nightmares.

(I was 5. Rated G? I don’t think so.) Hexxus is hell-bent on destroying FernGully. Does he? It’s worth a watch.

The film was dedicated to “Our children and our children’s children.” Proceeds were donated to the Australian rainforest.

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Junior Naturalists Club Forming At Lehigh Gap Nature Center Submitted by DAN R. KUNKLE Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC) is forming a new club of nature explorers. The club is free and open to all elementary-aged students currently in grades 2 through 6. Club members will explore the habitats of the Nature Center and beyond and will learn about birds, butterflies, bees, native plants, and other creatures. They will also explore forests, grasslands, ponds, the Lehigh River, and the habitat gardens at LGNC’s visitor and education center, the Osprey House. There will also be occasional field trips to other natural areas.

The organizational meeting of the LGNC Junior Naturalists Club will be on Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. Come prepared to go for a short nature walk outside that morning. The schedule of club meetings will be determined by the participants.

In addition to LGNC staff serving as the club leaders, the members of LGNC’s Naturalist Club for middle and high school students will serve as mentors for the Young Naturalists. Parents will also be asked to participate from time to time, especially for field trips that require car pools.

LGNC asks parents to contact the Nature Center to register your children in the club so we care prepare for the first meeting. Register by contacting the Center at lgnc@ptd.net or 610-7608889 and give us the name of the child/children

that will participate. Unregistered children will be welcome as well, but we hope to have a good idea of how many participants to expect.

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a member-supported, wildlife conservation and environmental education organization with its office located at the Osprey House in Lehigh Gap. For more information about the Center and its programs, contact them or check their website at http://lgnc.org.

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The Trojans, who are the defending Lehigh Valley Conference champions, are dealing with the rest of the league aiming at them quite well. Through April 10, Parkland boasted an 11-2 record, with their only losses coming to out-of-district foes, Northeastern and Central York, both of which are perennial state tournament contenders nearly every year.

Trumbauer’s troop is considered the favorite by opponents and aficionados to sweep this spring claiming the LVC division, LVC conference, and District 11 titles on their way to the PIAA tournament, despite the fact that they are returning so few players from last year’s LVC North Division winning team.

“We actually only returned four players from last year’s team. This is a lower number than we are used to, but the guys have really played well this early in the season,” explained Trumbauer.

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One individual that is helping that cause while piling wins along the way is senior Libero Chris Schweikert, who according to Trumbauer, “has been our defensive anchor for the past 2 seasons.”

Along with Schweikert are fellow seniors Tyler Phifer, Derrik Rice, and Mitchell Fox. Trumbauer noted that sophomore setter Andrew Hillman will be playing an integral part in their race to the postseason.

With about eight matches left in the season and a seat atop the LVC with a league record of 6-0 through April 10, Trumbauer won’t settle.

“I want to see continuous improvement,” he said. “I've coached teams in the past who peaked too early and didn't have anything left at the end of the season. If you continue to improve as the year goes on, the guys should be peaking around playoff time.”

The Trojans have not been tested too much thus far, rarely needing to go past three sets in a given match. They are still working hard, however, to prime themselves for a run at the various titles to add to Parkland High School’s crowded trophy case.

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Mallory Bomboy Softball Tournament Submitted by CHARLIE MAURER The Mallory Bomboy Memorial Softball Tournament Committee along with the Parkland League, Eagle’s Nest Softball and the Lehigh Valley Umpires Association are pleased to announce that the 8th annual softball tournament will be held on Saturday, April 26, with rain date of Sunday, April 27. Around 1,500 girls from 30 different softball organizations are expected to participate in this great event. The games will be played on fields at Eagle’s Nest as well as fields at Ormrod, Hokey, Lehigh Twp. With the help of sponsors and participants in the last seven years, nearly $80,000 was raised in Mallory’s memory. Mallory was a senior at Northern Lehigh when she died in a tragic car accident in 2006. Mallory’s enthusiasm, team spirit, and zest for life touch a lot of hearts and her loss is still being felt throughout the community. The officers and the Bomboy family have distributed $30,000 for college scholarships to several Parkland League senior students from different high schools. $18,000 has been given back to the family’s Mallory Bomboy Scholarship.

At Christmas, the Committee helped a local family to have a better Christmas. We also have made donations in the memory of two local umpire’s

families after their unfortunate and untimely deaths.

And finally, we have donated $6,000 to the Eagle’s Nest Building Fund. This money has helped them develop a multi-purpose building at Eagle’s Nest which will benefit the entire Northern Lehigh community. Come out and visit Eagle’s Nest and see that the building is now a reality. The last several years, $3,500 was donated to Coplay Sports, whose building was destroyed by fire and is once again operating. Also thousands of dollars were donated to Laurys, Northwestern, Ormrod, West End Youth Center, Palmerton, Salisbury, and Hokendauqua Softball organizations to help make improvements to their softball facilities.

Funds raised in this year’s tournament will be distributed in a similar manner. One-third of the proceeds will go towards scholarships for current Parkland Softball League Seniors, one-third for the family’s Mallory Bomboy Scholarship, and one-third will be donated to some of the participating organizations that are in the process of a community capital improvement project.

Needy families in our area will also be helped.

Each of the players pay an entrance fee of $10, for which in return they receive a memorial T-shirt, play two games and make a donation to the cause. Umpires agree to officiate the games at a much reduced cost, with many donating their fee back to the tournament.

At least 80 teams are anticipated, ranging from ages 5-19. Plan on attending some of the games at the many locations and support the cause by eating or drinking at the fully stocked refreshment stands. There will be drawings with great prizes and fun for the whole family. The tournament will conclude with a Ceremony at 7:30 p.m. at the Lehigh Twp. sports complex, followed by 422 W. Frank two games under the lights at 8 p.m. For more information, you can contact Charlie Maurer at 610-767-8084.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A.F. Boyer.................................... 3 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 48 Alexia’s Artistic Angles.......... 42 Amey’s Clean Rite................... 42 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 40 Andrew’s Army.......................... 5 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 40 Bach & Handel Chorale......... 19 Backwoods Outdoor Cent...... 46 Barry Hausman, Jr................... 24 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................. 25 Becker Homes.......................... 48 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 49 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 41 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 22 Blue Mt. Classics Car Show... 18 C&C Food Outlet..................... 17 Cancer Ctr. Hazleton.............. 23 Century 21 Ryon........................ 6 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 39 Cherry Orthodontics.............. 23 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 52 Cindy’s Deli.............................. 15 Clean Sweep....................6, 36, 47 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 27 Crystal Vision Center.............. 21 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop..... 3 Don Messinger......................... 48 Donna’s Homecare................. 15 D-Ville Dumpsters.................... 6 Eberhardt Motors.................... 11 Elite Equestrian....................... 36 Everett Chiropractic.................. 7 Families United Network....... 19 Family Practice......................... 24 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE.......... 12 G.D. Shupp............................... 49 Gabby’s Lawn........................... 39 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 36 Green Wood Nursery............. 49 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 37 Heidel Hollow............................ 7 Help Wanted Head Cook....... 14 Home Helpers.......................... 23 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 31 JPR Home Improvements...... 39 Krapf - church for sale............ 13

Krapf - home for sale.............. 13 Lehigh Township Fire Co. Sportsman Raffle..................... 18 Lehigh Valley Spinal................ 25 Lincoln Manor......................... 31 Linda’s Co. Catering............... 15 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 35 Long Home............................... 14 Mack’s Tree Service................. 40 Mama’s Pizza............................ 52 Mel Fritz Construction........... 49 Miller Supply........................... 35 Mint Home Improvement..... 48 Miracolo Bella Spa.................. 21 Moon Bouncer.......................... 12 Myers Contracting.................. 48 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 48 Neffs National Bank................ 14 Newhard Pharmacy................ 21 Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home... 20 NL Insurance & Notary.......... 35 Off The Wall.............................. 36 Painting by Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 39 Pastor Lundmark..................... 34 PetServe..................................... 27 Phil & Son................................. 49 Phil Long Construction.......... 48 Plumbing Professionals......... 31

Precision Armaments............. 41 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 26 Riverwiew Dairy Thank You..... 4 Ron Biechy................................ 49 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 18 S&J Family Rest....................... 19 Schisler...................................... 31 Shari Noctor............................. 31 Shear Impressions..................... 8 Silfies Fuel................................. 45 Sillettco Fence.......................... 46 Steckel & Stopp......................... 9 Stress Relief Center................ 24 Styling Zone............................. 13 Sule’s Collision Center........... 45 Summer Mtn. Homes............. 38 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 21 Swanson’s Lawn Care............. 48 The Village at Palmerton........ 26 TJ Uhnak..................................... 3 Trees by Dave & Son............... 49 Troy Weber’s Portable Toilets... 35 United Presbyterian................ 34 Veterans Discount Oil............. 42 Vigilant Gift Card Bingo........ 18 W. Neff Auto............................... 4 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................... 2 Williams Comfort.................... 45 WLSH am 1410........................ 16 Woodstone Country Club...... 51

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