Town & Country Gazette April 3

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

Welcome to our 4th Annual Blue Mountain Dining edition!

This is always one of my personal favorite issues of the year, and I hope you all enjoy it.

There was some fierce competition in our Best Restaurant Readers Poll – up until the very end it looked like A Ca Mia in Walnutport was going to take the win, but newcomer Fire Stone Pizza and Grill pulled ahead and won “Best Restaurant” 2014.

Country View Diner and West End Saloon also had strong support from their customers.

Make sure to check out the Q & A with Brad Eckhart, the owner and cook over at Fire Stone, on page 14, along with our ongoing Blue Mountain’s Best feature on page 8. Remember, if you would like to nominate one of your noteworthy neighbors, friends or family members to be featured in the Gazette, please e-mail Danielle at dtepper@ townandcountrygazette.com or give us a call.

Stay tuned for our spring edition and “Green” issue coming out on April 17. As always, thanks for reading and a big shout out to everyone who participated in the restaurant poll. It’s great to have such an active and engaged readership, and believe me; we don’t take it for granted.

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Contents: Page 8 - Blue Mountain’s Best Page 14 - Best Restaurant Winner Page 28 - Extra Point Page 40 - Classifieds Page 48 - Home Recycled Home Page 52 - Pajamas Over People Page 54 - Touch of Dutch

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Fire Stone Pizza & Grill’s famous cowboy burger: A cheddar cheesestuffed patty, topped with bacon, BBQ sauce, an onion ring, and cheese sauce. Photo taken by our publishing assistant, Danielle Tepper. Read her Q&A with our Best Restaurant contest winner on page 14.

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Meet the Staff It’s our annual restaurant issue!

What are your favorite places to eat in the Valley?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: My favorite restaurant in the Lehigh Valley is Sette Luna in Easton. They have amazing Italian food—the bolognese is incredible—and one of the best wine lists in the area. The owners just opened a French bistro (also in Easton), Maxim’s 22, which I’ve been meaning to check out.

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: I admittedly mostly eat at chains, but Billy’s Downtown Diner in Bethlehem serves the most outrageously delicious concoctions—anyone who wraps a chocolate chip pancake around a peanut butter-covered banana and dubs it ‘breakfast’ is OK in my book.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: Point Phillips Hotel and any Italian restaurant in the area.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: You can’t beat the gravy fries at Bowmanstown Dinner.

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Tony Pisco, Art Director: One of my favorite places to eat is Hong Kong No.1 in Northampton.

The Chinese food there is terrific. I think my mom pretends to visit me just so she can stop and get something to eat there. If I had to pick a sit down restaurant, I would say Pistachio’s in Allentown.

Every time we’ve been there, we’ve really enjoyed the great Mediterranean food they serve.

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: I often frequent the larger chain restaurants around the Valley, but occasionally I consume the pure local cuisine. Up in Lehighton, P.J. Whelians at Platz’s is a great spot. Slatington boasts quality pizzerias in Mama’s Pizza and Sal’s Pizza, especially if you are in the mood for pierogies. Palmerton Hotel is also a solid choice for “bar” food. Many people I know use it as their “go-to” spot for wings. Applebee’s may entice me with their half-priced appetizers and Olive Garden with their unlimited soup and salad, but the local spots certainly do not take a back seat to the “big boys.”

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Meet Roger “Corky” Sell Nominated by Gene Salvatore, President of EAA 85

By Danielle S. Tepper

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o s t teenage boys are eager to drive their first car when they hit 16; not Roger “Corky” Sell.

Instead, he had his mother drive him to the Slatington Airport so he could take his first solo flight. Why bother with Driver’s Ed when you can fly a plane instead?

The current owner and operator of Slatington Airport grew up with flying in his blood. “My father had an airplane my whole life,” said Sell. “If I had a tractor toy or something as a kid, I wouldn’t be driving it along the ground, I would fly it.”

Sell as a teen with his father’s plane.

Sell was born in Okla. in 1942.

The nickname was given to him at a very young age. “Well, my father is also Roger, but I’m not a Jr.,” he explained. “When my dad was in the Navy back in the ‘40s and I was just a little squirt running around, they’d say, ‘what a little corker.’ So they started calling me Corky—or at least that’s what they told me,” he laughed.

His parents were locals and

they soon returned to Pa. where Sell graduated from Slatington High School in 1960. He spent his youth learning about aviation from his father, which he says was the start of his passion. His father was an aircraft mechanic who eventually wound up working for major airlines and retired as a captain from Eastern Airlines with over 20,000 flying hours under his belt in 1976.

In the mid-‘50s, Sell Sr. and two other gentlemen co-founded the Slatington Airport. One owned the land, one had the bulldozer, and Sell said his father had the knowledge. What had previously been farmland became a small operation with three bays, one for each of them. “And it evolved into what you see today,” said Sell. In the early ‘60s, Sell Sr. bought the airport and made it his own.

Sell’s interest was to follow in his father’s footsteps, but in the process of going to school to become an aircraft mechanic, he decided to continue his education instead of finding an airline job and eventually obtained a degree in air engineering from St. Louis University. It was an accelerated program; Sell graduated college at just 20 years old and got a job with the Air Force as a civilian aerospace engineer. The job took him to Long Island and Florida for short periods of time, before he decided to join the Navy, like his father had during WWII. “I became a Naval Flight Officer,” said Sell. “I flew an F4 Phantom for Fighter Squadron 11, the Red Rippers.” He was in the military for a total of four and a half years during the Vietnam War era. He was also on the USS Forrestal during the chainreaction explosions and fire of 1967.

Sell was a “Red Ripper” in the U.S. Navy

When he left the Navy, he completed his pilot certifications and became a flight instructor. “I was involved in trying to obtain a job as an airline pilot then,” Sell said. “But that time frame wasn’t conducive to low-experience people getting jobs—they were laying off people with experience at the time.”

Instead, he moved to Calif. where he worked for Northrop Grumman as an aircraft accident investigator. He also spent time as the system safety engineer and was part of the design team for the

Sell, his father, and the family dog.

By attaching skis to the aircraft, they were still able to take off in the snow.

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B2 stealth bomber.

“I guess you could say due to the peace dividend, with the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union, the need for them [stealth bombers] was minimized,” said Sell. “They had more people than they needed, so I ended up with a chance for early retirement.” He moved back to Pa. to take over operation of his father’s airport. “As my father got older, he’d asked me if I wanted it,” he said. “I said sure.”

Sell says the small operation makes a “good retirement job.”

He’s there at least six days a week, mostly for maintenance purposes: snow plowing, cutting grass, etc.

“I try to keep it in good condition,” he said. “I take pride in people saying, ‘what a nice place you have.’ I wish it got used more.”

“You have a sense of accomplishment when you learn how to fly.”

He has two major tenants; a flight school and a maintenance shop. When the Kutztown Airport closed and they no longer had a home, he also generously welcomed the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) chapter 855. “They provide nice services,” said Sell. “They built the bicycle shed so that anyone who flies in can borrow a bike and do the Rails to Trails. And now there’s a little campground in the woods too.”

Slatington Airport is a “privately owned airport for public use.” Sell explained, “Anyone can fly in, I don’t charge them. Theoretically, I guess I could, but I don’t see any reason for it.” He also rents hangars and tie-down spaces.

He and his wife Linda had two sons, who, although they grew up around aviation just as he did, didn’t show an interest to quite the same extent. Although, he says, his grandkids do get a kick out of when he flies over their house.

What’s to blame for the lack of

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Each September, the Slatington Lions Club Labor Day Car Show takes place on airport property.

aviation interest in today’s young people? Lack of exposure, Sell thinks.

“WWII folks were exposed to it; when they came out of the service, they wanted to fly like crazy,” he said. “Next generation, some of that spilled over, and so on. It was a gradual thing, but it’s probably close to flattening out now.”

Sell also blames technology and the economy. “It’s more expensive to fly these days,” he explained. “That slowed it down some. And the demographic of the pilots has changed. Young folks now can ‘fly’ on a computer. We might not get pilots anymore, just a bunch of computer geeks.”

He believes exposure is the key to appreciation, something the EAA is trying to help with. “This has its rewards,” he said. “You have a sense of accomplishment when you learn how to fly.”

Sell owns two planes, but he doesn’t fly as often as he’d like anymore.

He aims for once a week. “I can fly whenever I want, that’s what’s nice about it,” he said. “I’ll take a plane out and fly around for 20-30 minutes over the Poconos. I call them mental health flights, because you come back and life’s great.”

For more information on the Slatington Airport and EAA 85, visit www.855.eaachapter.org.

Aerial view of Slatington Airport, Fall 2013.

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3rd Annual Women's Clothing Swap Has New Location

Friedens Fire Co. All You Can Eat Breakfast April 27, 8am – 12pm Adults $7 - Children $3.50 Buffet Style – Scrambled Eggs, Ham & Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, and Toast

Submitted by JESSICA BALLAS The 3rd annual women’s clothing swap has a new location this year at the Vigilant Fire Co. in Slatington. The swap will be held two days: Saturday, April 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 12 to 4 p.m.

The event has been organized to help local women swap out their unwanted clothing for new items. The event has been particularly popular with the tough economic times.

Donations of all sizes are being accepted this year. You need not donate in order to come and take. It's free for all. Light refreshments will be served and monetary donations will be accepted at the swap for the Vigilant Fire Co. and the Northern Lehigh Community Center.

Do some of your own "spring cleaning" in your closets and drawers. Make sure the clothing is clean and in good shape (think of how you'd want to receive it). Shoes and purses are also accepted.

Drop-offs can be made before April 25 at 876 Williams Ave. in Walnutport. Please call 610-7601268 first. Any leftovers will be donated to Turning Point Shelter (for women) and VIA of the Lehigh Valley.

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Relay For Life Shopping Tour In NYC

Submitted by SHARI NOCTOR The Whitehall Relay for Life has scheduled a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, May 17.

The trip will depart at 9 a.m. and return at 9 p.m.

The shopping trip will include exploring New York City’s unique neighborhoods full of fun foodie finds. The group will visit Zabars, Chelsea Markets, Trader Joe’s, Little Italy and Chinatown.

Tickets are $55 and include tip and tax. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Whitehall, Whitehall Chamber of Commerce, and Ray of Hope teams.

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today by contacting either Rhonda Bastian at 484-443-1592 or RhondaLBastian@gmail.com or Shari Noctor, Whitehall Relay Chair at 610-266-5241 or shari@ sharinoctor.com.

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April Is Autism Awareness Month

Submitted by DEB CRAIG Good Shepherd UCC Church in Slatedale will be “lighting it blue” for autism during this month. Andrew’s Army will be raising money again this year on behalf of Autism Speaks. The Lehigh Valley Walk for Autism Speaks is being held April 25 at Dorney Park. Registration and Resource Fair is 5 to 8 p.m. and walkers may start anytime between 5:30 and 8 p.m. Dorney Park will be “lighting it blue” for the night of the walk. Last year Andrew’s Army raised a little over $7,000. Anyone who is interested in joining the team may contact Mandi Trelease at 610-5099870 or email at andrewsarmy1@gmail.com. If you would like to learn more about the Lehigh Valley Autism Walk 2014, please go to www.walknowforautismspeaks.org. Andrew's Army will be hosting a 2nd Annual Golf Tournament/Dinner on May 31. Golfing will take place at Southmoore Golf Course in Bath. Dinner will follow at the Slatington Skeet Club Grove. Dinner includes appetizers, a Chinese auction, awards, and a steak fry dinner hosted by the Slatington Lions Club, plus refreshments and entertainment. Prices are $85 for golf and dinner, $65 for golf only, and $35 for dinner only.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Submitted by BETH WOLFE The Lehigh Township Athletic Association will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. The rain date will be Sunday, April 13 at 12 p.m. Please check the LTAA's website (ltaasports. org) for possible cancellation if there is inclement weather. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Treichlers Complex on Willow Road. The egg hunt is open to children of Lehigh Township ages 0-10.

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Newcomer Wins Favorite Restaurant Award

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or our fourth annual restaurant issue, we once again polled our loyal readers (and eaters) to discover the Best Restaurant in the area. The winner is newcomer Fire Stone Pizza & Grill in Walnutport. I sat down with owner Brad Eckhart to get an inside look at his personal foodie history, what makes Fire Stone more than “just another pizza shop,” and what item you simply can’t miss on the menu. —Danielle Tepper Town & Country Gazette: Did you grow up in the food biz?

What made you decide to open a restaurant?

Eckhart: I did somewhat grow up in the business. My mother worked for an Italian restaurant for years and at 14, I would wash dishes on Friday nights. While I was doing that, I would watch what was going on and I just became fascinated with the industry itself. A little bit later, I thought it might be something I would do in the future, but my career went a different direction. I went into financial planning and investments and things like that. I had my own practice for 15 years. It wasn't until years later that an opportunity came along to purchase an existing restaurant.

TCG: Where were you and what were you doing before opening Fire Stone?

E: I owned Valleri’s Restaurant & Pizzaria in Bath for 14 years.

We sold it in December of 2012 and opened Fire Stone November of 2013. We’ve also run a catering business, Catering Solutions by Brad, for the past nine years. This location was a sandwich shop before us, which I think was open a little over a year. I was doing some catering up the road and drove by and saw the sign, so I stopped and peeked in. And here we are.

TCG: You were confident enough in your product to move into an area full of pizza places— right across the street from one, in fact. What is it about Fire Stone that you think sets you apart from "the competition?"

E: When we decided on our current location, I took into consideration all the restaurants that were in the area, not just the pizza shops. It took two years to put this menu together, because I wanted to put together a variety of items while keeping an emphasis on fresh local products. We’re not doing a very big dinner scene, so I’m hoping to create a twist on Italian comfort food; it’s comfort food across the board. You’re not going to please everybody, but hopefully enough people will come in to give it a try.

TCG: What is your favorite food to cook? Favorite to eat?

E: I never proclaimed to be a chef. I’m self-taught. My mother

was a fantastic cook, so I watched and cooked alongside her for years. You learn as you go. My favorite to cook has always been Italian; I love the fresh herbs and spices that go into it.

And to eat, it has to be pizza. It never gets old.

TCG: What item on your menu would you recommend to a first time visitor?

E: Besides the pizza or a stromboli, which are our best sellers, I would recommend one of our stuffed burgers with the garlic parm fries or a flatbread sandwich with our homemade potato chips.

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4622 Lehigh Dr., Walnutport, PA 18088 610-767-6052 www.firestonepizzaandgrill.com Mon-Thur: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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Cub Scout Pack 58

This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner

Stacie Eitner of Palmerton.

Slatedale Fire Co. #1

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

Saturday, April 12 • 4-7 p.m.

Adults $7 Children (4-12) $4 Under 3 free Carry out is $6 For tickets call 610-760-1211 Or Tickets at the Door

Lehigh Township Fire Company

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Western Pocono Lioness Club Submitted by BARBE SIEG The Western Pocono Lioness welcomed the inspirational speaker, Faith Waters Kimes, to the March monthly meeting. She spoke of the work of the Pocono Initiative. The Lioness were very receptive to the works of volunteers to take care of Monroe County residents in times of transition. The Lioness gave a $150 donation to this cause and thanked Ms. Kimes for the work being done. Join in the support for such worthy endeavors of the Western Pocono Lioness through the purchasing of Soups-in-a-Jar, the basket raffle, and the Holistic Fair during the next 2 months.

Pictured from left to right are: Lioness V. President Nancy Beck, Faith Waters Kimes and Lioness President Ruth Smith.

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Family Restaurant

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Farman’s Whole or Sliced Kosher Dill Pickles 2 24oz.

Jars $1

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Fresh Crisp Celery $1.25 Big Stalk

Fresh Red Beets .79lb. by the bag red eggs for easter!

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Indianland Garden Club Welcomes Spring Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The next meeting of the Indianland Garden Club will be held Tuesday, April 8 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Jack Jones will talk about birdhouses and recycling for the birds.

The tournament consists of: Specimens - Tulip, crocus, muscari (grape hyacinths), daffodil, hyacinth, hellebore, bleeding heart, any wildflower, shrub, flowering tree branch.

Houseplants - African violet, cactus, succulent, any flowering and foliage.

Arrangements - Budding Out All Over - an oriental design; In Your Easter Bonnet- using a hat with real flowers; and April Fools - your own interpretation.

Members should refer to their 2014 garden club booklet for details.

Members are reminded to get the vegetable seeds for the club project due in September at the next meeting if you have not done so. Also, a reminder to start thinking of the May plant auction and starting plants for outdoors.

Posters have been placed at local business locations in the area which outline the upcoming

Monroe/Carbon Counties

“Cabin Fever”

BEST KEPT SECRETS TOUR March 21- April 5, 2014 Travel through to off-the-beaten path businesses during this shopping/food and fun tour!

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($1 per ticket donated to Family Promise)

WHO’S PARTICIPATING?

Can’t tell you! That’s part of the secret, part of the fun, part of the ADVENTURE! But we can tell you that you will get a taste of what the Pocono Mountains have to offer. It’s well worth the drive! Be sure to enjoy the country roads that lead to each unique business. The breath taking views, the mountains, farms, winding roads, lakes and streams. Feel free to wonder off the path but be sure to return so you may enjoy what the tour businesses have to offer!!! Don’t miss out on the fun! Please contact Lisa George for more info and how to get your tour ticket. www.bestkeptsecretstour.com or 610.381.2188

plant auction to be held on May 13. Mark the date on your calendar for the annual plant auction which is open to the public. Members and friends contribute plants which are auctioned off to the highest bidders and you can purchase a variety of plants for your home or landscape. If you have any questions concerning the plant auction or the club, contact 610-657-9864.

Happy Birthday Chad Rapchak - 27 on April 7 Hannah Sommer - 20 on April 8 Melissa Myers - 25 on April 8

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Art Contest Sponsored By Woman’s Club Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The Slatington Library is hosting the Woman’s Club of Slatington’s annual art contest. Entrees from the Northern Lehigh Middle School and High School are on display at the library. Come and view them and place your vote for the one you like the best. A prize will be given to the winner of the public vote. You are allowed one vote per day.

To celebrate National Library Week in April, the library will not charge any late fees. Anyone with overdue materials, please return them, no questions asked. They can be placed in the book drop. Thank you.

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. Tickets are available at the library. The drawing will be held 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. Our 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

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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 preordered a copy, they are ready for pick-up.

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.

The library is holding a $1/bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books, anything you can fit in a bag is $1.

The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

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.

Happy Birthday Chad Keiser - 35 on April 6

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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 610-7671239.

•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: 610-264-2979.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. FMI 610-760-0300.

•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: 610-760-0300 •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 610-767-1239.

•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 570730-8601 •Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610502-2990 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.

•Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6

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Community Calendar 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 3

•Spring Open House – LCCC Main. 6-8 p.m. FMI: 610-799-1575.

•Bye Bye Birdie, Northampton High School. 7:30 p.m. FMI: nahsdramaclub.org •Veterans outreach assistance, Julie Harhart office (Borough Hall, Slatington) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-760-9805

Friday, April 4

•Bye Bye Birdie, Northampton High School. 7:30 p.m. FMI: nahsdramaclub.org

Saturday, April 5

•Lehigh Gap Nature Center Spring clean up, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

•Basket Social, St. Nicholas Church, Berlinsville. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

FMI: 610-767-3107

•Spring Bazaar, Ben Salem UCC Lehighton. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m Church Social Hall. FMI: 570-2417842 •Basket party, Assumption BVM Slatington. 1-6 p.m.

•Longaberger Basket Bingo – Mahoning Valley Ambulance Building. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. FMI/Tickets: 610-379-1099.

•Tractor Pull test and tune at Lorahs Tractors, Walnutport. 11 a.m. FMI: 610-767-3515 •Ham & Dandlion dinner, St. John’s Luterhan Church Slatington. FMI: 610-767-6361 •Craft Fair & Egg Hunt, Suburban Northam Family YMCA Catasauqua. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-264-5221 •Bye Bye Birdie, Northampton High School. 7:30 p.m. FMI: nahsdramaclub.org •Game Night for all ages, Good Shepherd UCC Slatington 6-8 p.m.

Sunday, April 6

•Basket Social at Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington to support National Multiple Sclerosis walk. Doors open 11 a.m., raffle 4:15 p.m. FMI: 484-725-9035 •Vera Bradley Bingo – Lower Macungie Firefighters Women’s Association. Doors open at 12 p.m., Bingo at 1 p.m. FMI: 484-239-3945.

•Basket Social – Lehigh Twsp. Vol. Fire Co.1 – 4 p.m.

•LT Historical Society Annual Spring Basket Social, 1-4 p.m., •LT Vol. Fire Co. Drawing 4 p.m.

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•Church, Berlinsville. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FMI: 610-767-3107 •Basket party, Assumption BVM Slatington 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

•Meat Shoot & Raffle, Point Phillips Rob & Gun Club. 1 – 5 p.m. sponsored by Moore Twsp.

Lions Club.

Tuesday, April 8

•“Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child” Family Story and Craft Time 10 a.m. Norhtampton Area Public Library. Register: 610262-7537 •Tuesday Trails at Jacobsburg EEC. 5:30 – 7 p.m. FMI: 610-746-2801

Wednesday, April 9

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

•“Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child” Family Story and Craft Time 10 a.m. Norhtampton Area Public Library. Register: 610262-7537

Thursday, April 10

•Ebenezer UCC Closet – free clothing for the entire family.

Ebenezer UCC, New Tripoli. 6-8 p.m. FMI: 610-298-8000

Friday, April 11

•Spring Fling Basket Social, Zion Stone UCC Northampton 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-852-2140 •His Last Day presenation by Herald Biblical Theaterical Co. at Assumption BVM, Slatington begins at 8 p.m.

•Family night, Jacobsburg Env. Ed. Center. 6:30-8 p.m. Outdoor adventure, craft and more. FMI: 610-746-2801

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Bechtel’s Pharmacy Inc. 302 Main St., Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-4121 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Closed Sun.

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Harhart Offers Veterans Assistance

Submitted by TRICIA LEHMAN Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) will offer her monthly veterans outreach hours in her Slatington district office on Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is located in the Slatington Borough Hall at 125 S. Walnut St. Harhart said that during the special hours, a veterans outreach specialist from the American Legion in Wilkes-Barre will be available to meet with local veterans and assist them with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration.

“We have had such a positive response to this outreach service,” said Harhart. “I know many veterans get frustrated trying to understand components of their benefits or trying to get access to services they are entitled to, and this specialist will answer their questions and help resolve any issues a veteran is encountering in a face-to-face, confidential meeting.”

The veterans outreach specialist is available the first Thursday of each month on alternating months at Harhart’s Northampton or Slatington district offices. April’s visit is being held in Slatington and May’s visit will be held in Northampton on May 1. Appointments are necessary. Please contact the Slatington district office at 610-760-9805 for schedule availability in April.

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“Life Along the Lehigh" Video At Palmerton Historical Society

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Area Historical Society will have its next general meeting on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Palmerton Library's Knight's Gallery. The program for the evening will be a video made by former Palmerton resident Joe Bakos, entitled "Life Along the Lehigh," with emphasis on "Palmerton, the First 100 Years." A brief business meeting will be followed by the video presentation. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.

The Heritage Center at 410 Delaware Avenue in Palmerton continues through April to feature an exhibit of New Jersey Zinc artifacts and photographs never previously seen by the public.

The Center is open Wednesday through Saturday each week, except holidays, and admission is free. Call 610-824-6954 for a recording of hours each day. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Happy Birthday Darlene Paoli - 60 on April 10

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Let The Remodel Begin

Submitted by MELISSA E. HAWK It is almost time; we are remodeling. The Northampton Area Public Library will close Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. and reopen Monday, May 12 at 9 a.m. The Children’s Room will close on Tuesday, April 15 at 8 p.m.

Nothing is due while we are closed. Come in and stock up on books, DVDs, magazines, CDs, and audiobooks. Loan periods will automatically be extended and no fines will be charged during this time. We will not be able to check in items while we are closed, so please do not use the book drop or media drop until we reopen.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

The walls will be painted, the carpet and front desk will be replaced, and the floor plan will change. This will make the library more comfortable and more efficient. It is a big job and we need volunteers to help us pack and move all the books. We will need people to help pack and unpack from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

April 21- 23, April 28-30, and May 5. We’ll need people to move larger items in the evening on April 17, April 24, and May 1. Lend us a few hours, a couple of days, or more, whatever you can spare.

Call us at 610-262-7537 for more information or to sign up.

Also coming soon, we are holding a “Pennsylvania One Book, Every Young Child" Family Story and Craft Time on April 8 and 9 at 10 a.m. This year’s book is Stripes of All Types. Call to register.

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Palmerton Area Library To Celebrate National Library Month

Submitted by DIANE DANIELSON April is National Library Month. The Palmerton Area Library is sponsoring their annual Bookmark Contest for children in preschool through grade 6.

Stop in the library to pick up an entry form which must be turned in by Wednesday, April 9. Prizes will be awarded in four categories the following week.

The library will also sponsor their annual “Food for Fines” program during the month of April. For every $1 you owe in fines, you may substitute one nonperishable food item which will be donated to the local food pantry in Palmerton. Help fill the grocery cart in the library and help a neighbor in need.

The library’s annual fund drive is going on now.

You can donate online with a credit card by going to the library website (www.palmertonarealibrary. com).

The library has ongoing computer classes on Thursday evenings. The current beginner and advanced classes are full. However, there are still openings in the Digital Camera and iPad and Mobile Devices classes in May. Reservations for students in the next beginner class, which will start in June, are currently being accepted. Call the library for more information.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

‘Superconference’ Specifics

The merger of the Lehigh Valley Conference and the MVC has been rumored for quite some time and it finally was agreed upon last year. Since then, very little has emerged from the situation, which has left much uncertainty.

Last week, a report surfaced that the new league would be called the EPIC 18, with EPIC standing for Eastern Pennsylvania Interscholastic Conference.

Parkland Athletic Director, Jeff Geisel, denies that report: “I can’t tell you what the conference name is, because it hasn’t been approved yet, but it is definitely not the EPIC 18. I don’t know where that came from, but that is not correct.”

Geisel did not confirm nor deny that the name EPIC 18 was discussed, however.

Although this is a lot of change coming for the Lehigh Valley athletic scene, Geisel feels it won’t make much of a difference to Parkland.

“As one of the largest enrollments in the new league, it won’t affect us much,” said Geisel.“We play the closer, bigger schools such as Pleasant Valley and the Pocono Mountain schools as a non-league game in many sports. Now they will just be league games.”

Geisel did note that the “mountain” schools and the “Lehigh Valley” schools will still be separated, as the league wants them to be split the best way geographically for divisions.

It has been rumored that, in football, the former MVC schools will be in a nine-team division along with Allen, Dieruff and Bethlehem Catholic.

On the hardwood, there will be three six-team divisions with one including all six former MVC schools.

A school would play 16 league games in a given season, 10 of those contests would be divisional and then six games with teams from the other divisions.

One major change would affect the district playoffs as the MVC league champion used to receive one of the top seeds for being a league winner. They will lose that now as they are all in one league. As Geisel pointed out,

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“It will allow for truly the best teams to be involved in the postseason.”

Skeptics worry that the different atmospheres and attitudes of the LVC and MVC will clash and lead to the league’s demise. There will be a lot of meetings and a lot of decisions to be made before it is officially rolled out in June, but hopefully the decision makers don’t forget one thing through it all. All of this is supposed to be about the student athletes.

Indians To Settle In Schuylkill League

As 18 different schools will be settling into a new league this fall, Lehighton will be cozying into their new digs as a member of the Schuylkill League.

The Indians will be competing in the closely-knit league as they are departing the soon-to-be defunct Mountain Valley Conference, however, their decision to leave was made before the formation of the ‘superconference.’

“The school district, coaches, and athletes are excited to join the Schuylkill League,” said Lehighton Athletic Director, Kyle Spotts.

The 22-league team will allow the Indians to face their geographic neighbors.

“It will present the district with a tremendous opportunity to renew local rivalries in games with Jim Thorpe, Panther Valley, and Tamaqua in all sports and also allow us to play programs in league play that we will see come district playoffs,” Spotts said.

Most Schuylkill League football teams compete in the Anthracite League, which is known for its hardnosed pigskin games. Competing in that style of play will suit the Indians well.

Spotts commented on the additional benefits of being a member of the Schuylkill League: “Both leagues [Schuylkill and Anthracite] present school districts with passionate fan bases that travel to their events,” he said. “This will help in the ticket revenue as well. The league presented the district with an opportunity to play in an extremely competitive league with local schools that are similar to our district.”

Spotts did admit that a downfall to joining the Schuylkill League is having to play an independent schedule for field hockey and boys’ tennis, as they are not official league sports recognized by the Schuylkill League.

The Indians will join the “large school” division in the Schuylkill League.

Slatington Tax office Hour Update The Slatington Tax office located at 642 W Franklin St Slatington, PA 18080 Will be changing the hours of operation.

The new days and hours will be: Monday 5pm - 8pm Friday 9am - 12noon Or by appointment by calling 610.767.4396.

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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.

Lehighton Senior Center 243 South 8th St. Lehighton 610-377-1530 The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

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.

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Carbon County Senior Games are scheduled from May 6 through May 15. The games are shuffle board, bean bag, darts, basketball, bingo, pinochle, bocci ball, throwing a soft ball, walking, horseshoes, miniature golf, bowling.

Please sign up at the Center to participate.

Everyone has a good time and there is a banquet at the end of the games.

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 information, contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Spread the Good Word Holy Week At Assumption BVM

Submitted by CINDY SANDER Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church at 649 W. Washington St. in Slatington welcomes you to join us to celebrate Holy Week and the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Palm Sunday Masses are Saturday, April 12 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper. We will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel from 8 to 11 p.m.

Good Friday, April 18 we will have Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Good Friday Liturgy with Veneration of the Cross at 7 p.m.

Holy Saturday, April 19 we will have Blessing of the Easter Food Baskets at 12 Noon. Our Easter Sunday Vigil begins at 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 20 our Easter Masses are 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.

Happy Birthday Louise Rabenold - 67 on April 15

Saturday, April 5 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 South 2nd St., Slatington

Contact the church office for tickets at 610-767-6361.

Menu: Baked Ham, Chopped Dandelion with Bacon Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Bread & Butter, Homemade Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water.

Seatings available at 4, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7 p.m.

Take-out also available.

Tickets: Adults: $9,Children (6-12): $3, Children 5 & under: Free.

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Slatington 17th Annual Basket Social Sunday, May 4th

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Rescue Pet Meet Cody

From Bucks County SPCA (www.bcspca.org): “Cody is a 7-monthold American Eskimo/Husky mix. He is a highly active and busy dog who still is adjusting to being in the shelter. He still needs some warm-up time, but is a friendly and outgoing guy once he gets to know you. Once he’s comfortable, Cody will jump into your lap and lean in for petting. He is an excellent listener and has excellent leash manners. He would make a great walking partner. Cody is not very interested in toys, but retrieved a tennis ball a few times before losing interest. Cody already knows how to sit and will work for canned food. He is just learning how to lie down. He would be best suited in a home with children around 10-12 years or older. He can be a bit pushy with other dogs, so he would need to meet them before going home. He was respectful of cats when meeting them, but use supervision and training.”

If you are interested in Cody, please contact the Upper Bucks shelter in Quakertown at 267-347-4674.

results will tickle dog lovers’ hearts, namely those of Nakke, a perplexed German Shepherd, and a very suspicious pooch by the name of Sälli.

Magic For Dogs

Do you remember the first time you ever saw a magic trick? It might’ve been at a classmate’s birthday party or while walking past a city street performance. Either way, you were probably young enough to be blown away by it, unable to wrap your innocent and as-yet-unjaded mind around it. Same goes for dogs.

Finnish magician and mentalist Jose Ahonen decided to experiment with a few willing subjects using a simple disappearing treat trick—the

Ahonen made it a point to note that the dogs did receive treats both before and after the trick. The clip was posted Friday, March 21 and was quickly picked up by outlets such as the Huffington Post, E! Online, and BuzzFeed. Ahonen also mentioned on YouTube that there is a “Part II coming soon.”

View the full video on our website at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

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Submitted by NICOLE PERSA DECA is one of the largest clubs in the high school and is an association of marketing students. From February 26 to 28, 2,000 students from across the state competed in Hershey in an effort to qualify for nationals. Out of those 2,000 students, 173 were from NHS (the most from any one school).

Overall, 90 NHS students were honored on stage and 42 students from Northampton qualified to attend the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta. These students will continue to compete against other students from all over the world and represent Pennsylvania DECA. The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. 16,000 high school students, advisors, business people, and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. The trip is May 2 through May 7.

The festivities are at Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

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NHS DECA trip to Atlanta costs just under $40,000. Local businesses have generously helped the students raise $14,739 to date.

Northampton is reaching out to the community asking for your support. On March 29, Northampton Area High School DECA will be hosting a bingo fundraiser in the high school cafeteria. The bingo will be featuring Pampered Chef prizes that value $50-$100. There will also be a Chinese auction. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $20 for 20 games. Doors open at 11 p.m. and bingo starts at 12 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to Northampton Area High School’s DECA international competitors. Everyone is welcome to attend and the support is greatly appreciated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

W Sun. 9 & 10:45 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.

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

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

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

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

Ebenezer U.C.C.t New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30

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

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s UCC Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. (N) Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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Slatington Woman’s Club Girl Of The Month | April 2014 Lydia DeLong

The Slatington Woman’s Club has recognized Lydia DeLong as the Girl of the Month for April 2014. Lydia is the daughter of Karen and Craig DeLong of Slatington. She has an older sister, Jessica and one older brother, Adam. Lydia is a member of the Women’s Choir (Treble Makers), the Concert Choir, County Choir, NL Theater, and the National Honors Society. Lydia has received honors from the National Honors Society and the All Pro Team. Lydia is involved with her church and has been on a mission trip to Guatemala. She is also a member of her church youth group. She also helped develop the new theater program at the Northern Lehigh Middle School. Lydia plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University with a major in Music Education. By ALICE WANAMAKER

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Easter Happenings at

Bethany Wesleyan Church

6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Mountain View Wesleyan Church Pavilion East Scenic & Deemer Rd., Bath

April 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Ages 1-11 • Rain Date of April 19th www.mvwchurch.org Questions, call

610-759-7553 Over 4,000 Eggs with Hundreds of Prizes & candy

Ham and Dandelion Dinner Friday, April 18 @ 6:30 pm with communion

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 11 am - 2 pm For children ages 0-12

EASTER SERVICES Saturday, April 19 5:00 PM Sunday, April 20 9:00 & 10:45 AM Guests Welcome Membership Not Required to Attend

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Friedens United Church of Christ 7227 PA Route 873, Slatington

Saturday, May 3 with seatings at 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.

Pre-Sales are adults $9; tickets at door for Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, under 6 are free.

For reservations call 610-767-5519/610-760-1170

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 (610-767-3850) Kitchen open for takeout & eat in.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church Events

Bethany Wesleyan Church has scheduled a handful of events to help welcome spring and the Easter season. The YokeFellowship Prison Ministry Annual Fundraising Banquet is one of the events that will be held on Sunday April 13. The event will feature guest speaker Chaplain David Bowen. Entertainment will also be provided by Joyful Noise, a southern gospel quartet. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Tickets are available and include a full course meal. For more info and tickets, call 610-837-6671.

Easter Services Good Friday Services will be held on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. with communion. Easter services will be held on Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m., Sunday, April 20 at 9 and 10:45 a.m.

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will also be held on Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. The event will run through 2 p.m.

Bethany Wesleyan is bustling with activities for kids and adults throughout the week. Wednesday nights offers Kingdom Kids, Adult classes, and Ignite Youth from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Zumba is held from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the gym, classes are $5 per person. Recreational volleyball is held on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. for ages 16 and up. Competitive volleyball is held on Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. for ages 16 and up (or if in a league).

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Church Holds Spring Basket Social

Submitted by NINA WEISS

Many beautiful baskets will be raffled off at the 16th Annual Spring Basket Social at Hope Lutheran Church. The event will be held Friday, April 11. Doors open for the walk-in social at 4 p.m. and the drawing will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be special drawings of prizes valued at $50 and up. Delicious homemade food, baked goods, and other refreshments will also be available. The proceeds will be divided equally between the Northampton Area Food Bank and the Hope Lutheran Church Good Samaritan Fund. All are invited to bring along a canned good or nonperishable item for the Northampton Area Food Bank.

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Classifieds

NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette.

EVENTS 2nd Annual Basket Social to Benefit MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Sunday, April 6 at Vigilant Fire Company, 110 S. Walnut St. Slatington. Doors open @ 11, raffle will start @ 4:15. (Do not need not be present to win.)

Tickets: $5 a sheet or 5 for $20.

Available to purchase in advance or at the door. Bake sale, special raffle (includes chance to win 2 tickets to June 8 Pocono 400 Race, wine tour and tasting for 8 people at Blair Vineyards, wine tour & tasting for 9 at Cherry Valley Vineyards, and a bicycle). There are lots of great prizes, gift certificates, baskets for your furry friends, ladies, men, babies, boys and girls, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Pampered Chef, Vera Bradley, Scentsy, lottery, money tree and much more. Questions, donations, and ticket sales – Contact Cindy Jones at 484-725-9035 or cincook@ yahoo.com. (4/3) BLOCK SHOOT & MEAT RAFFLE Sunday April 6, 2014 1 - 5 PM Pt. Phillips Rod & Gun Club 1035 Smith Gap Rd, Bath 18014 Purchase Tickets at the Door. (4/3) Franklin Township Vol. Fire Company – 2440 Fairyland Rd. Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FLEA MARKET, BAKE SALE, & CHINESE AUCTION. Refreshments available.

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TABLES AVAILABLE $10. FMI 610-377-2015 (4/17) Had enough of Winter? Bad news: technically you have to hang in there until 11;57 a.m. on March 20 (when the sun crosses the equator). Good news: on Sunday, April 6 you can celebrate with us as we vanquish any relics of “old man winter.”

Yes, before you know it, it’ll once again be time for : AUSTREIBUNGSFEST! We will be at the Germansville Fire Hall starting at 3 p.m. and wrapping up at 7 p.m. There will the usual good vitual including Karl Ehmer Wursts and bottomless beverages. The ever-great Walt Groller will be providing music and entertainment! Sing and dance along! Numerous door prizes will be awarded. Seating is limited, so order your ticket soon: 610-767-6981 or 610-7671822. Due to increased costs and expenses we’ve had to raise the cost to $25 per person. Still a great bargain for so much Gemutleichkeit! (4/3) Spring Bazaar – Saturday April 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Christ Church UCC – Little Moore. 913 S. Mink Rd. Danielsville (corner of Rt. 946 and Mink Rd. between Klecknersville and Danielsville). White elephant table, crafts, home made baked goods, candy and more. Free goody bag to the first 25 adults and ten children. Kitchen will be open. (4/3) 3 Tall Display

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FOR SALE Cabinets – Black Lacquer w/ Gold Trim. 2 cabinets measure (75” H x 28” W x 17 1/2” D) 1 cabinet measures (75”H x 20 1/2”W x 17 1/2”D). All 3 have a backlit top enclosure w/ 2 Glass Doors, Large Open Middle Area, adjustable shelf, and enclosed bottom w/ 2 solid doors. All are in EXCELLENT condition. Asking $475 for all 3 O.B.O. Call Ron @ 610-390-2926 (4/3) DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-681-2425 (10/30) FREE to a good home. Tall, two-piece computer table. Nice Condition Call 610-762-1617.

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All Candy eggs $6.00 lb Or $3.25 1/2 lb. Flavors are: Butter creme, Coconut creme,Peanut butter, Cherry coconut, Strawberry creme, Coffee creme, Banana Creme, Peppermint Creme,Molasses coconut,Peanut Rolled, and Peanut rolled peanut butter.

Chocolate, Clear toy of Cake pops $6.00 dz.Pumpkin roll $10.00. Kiffles and nut tossies $4.50 dz. I also have chocolate crosses, bunnies, baskets and eggs. Berlinsville area. Call to order 610-392-1843. (4/3) Medical Guardian - Toprated medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no

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commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more only $29.95 per month. 800-7834149 (10/30) Model “L” Gravely Tractor – Late 40’s ?, Runs well, Comes with snow plow, snow blower, rotary mower, hauling cart, two instruction manuals from early 50’s. $1,100 Call Richard 610217-1682 (4/3) Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets.

Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included.

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HELP WANTED

$14 Per Hour Paid training.

FT/PT Hourly + commission & bonus FT benefits include vac, sick time, paid holidays & med plan. EOE. Call Jo: 610-266-9068 (4/17) Publishing Assistant – We are looking for a candidate with an interest in the print industry to work for a weekly community newspaper. Qualified candidate must have excellent phone skills and experience with Microsoft Office. Copyediting/writing experience a plus. Submit your cover letter, salary requirements and resume to: resume@idpcreative.com (4/17)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $735 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (4/17) Apartment for Rent – Slatington. 2BR apartment & garage – heat, water, sewer & garbage included. Adult Building – Pets conditional. Credit & Reference check. Available immediately. $775/month. Call 610-262-1144. (3/20) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) CONDO for rent, Ocean City, MD. fully furnished. Walk to beach, tennis, playground.

On bay, rear deck near pool. www.angelfire.com/md3/ condo. $1100/wk. 610-554-1559.

(4/17) Egyptian Sands Motel Room For Rent – Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $575/month. Call 610-262-8050.

(5/1) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (4/17)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Freelance Writers Needed – Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@idpcreative. com (4/17)

Calling all CAR buffs or collectors of stuff: Large twin home in Slatington. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Home is in nice condition with very large rooms and large unfinished basement. Great garage 40x25 with attic storage. Perfect for handyman or collector. Call RE/ MAX Real Estate and ask for Sylvia Merkel at 610-360-4019 for details and showings. MLS 467272 and only $99,000. (4/17)

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Two lots still available in Highland Woods, Washington Township, Lehigh County.

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any builder. Modular homes also allowed. Owner is a licensed PA realtor. Call RE/MAX Real Estate and ask for Sylvia Merkel at 610-360-4019. MLS 464456 and only asking $28,950.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

All Types of unwanted Metal Wanted Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell 610751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (3/20) Bucket Truck Available for high and low reach jobs.

Aerial services. Call 484-2212307 (3/20) Building demolition, recycling and disposal. Specializing in old houses, barns, garages and additions. PA096869.

484-661-9358. B.R. LCC (12/19) Chimneys – Repointing, Rebuild, Repairs. Stucco and Walls. No Job too Small! Call Pete at 610-574-9771 Fully Licensed and Insured (4/17) Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic & toys. New & factory blems. All standard auto batteries $47.95. Chainsaws & mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot.

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610-262-8703 (12/18) Landscaping: Patios, Plants, and Ponds over 30 years of landscape experience. Give us a call for your free estimate.

484-239-6822 View our work at createscapelandscapes.com or on Face Book .Light excavation, equipment avlb., bulk material, deliveries, weed control and lawn fertility programs shrub and tree trimming. (6/19) My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service.

Call for immediate help. 1-855278-7504 (10/30) Need Snow Plow? -Driveways/Sidewalk with Ice Melt Salt Business Properties Lowest Price - Start now with new contract. You will be taken care of for snow removal for the season. Call 484-262-3097. (4/3) Party Tents, Tables & Chairs for rent. We deliver and set up all our tents 610 776-6225 www. partytentsforrentbymarty.com (8/21) 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, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (4/17) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, stump grinding, aerial lift equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610-826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570-657-1063. (4/17)

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WANTED

Antiques Wanted: Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items, sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (4/17) Buying Guitars, Accordions, Old Amplifiers, Saxophones, Drums, Horns, Violins, Most Older Musical Instruments. Local Pick-up. Call Mike 330-3677100 (5/1) Local Hunter Looking for Hunting Land – Any size 5 acre to 100+ acres in Lehigh, Northampton, or Carbon County. Will post and patrol your property for the privlege to hunt, willing to negotiate a financial agreement for hunting rights. If at all interesting please e-mail (cnamacky@ verizon.net) or call Ken at 610730-4508 (12/17/14) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters. We deliver to Peaceable Kingdom, Pets In Need, SunRays Pittbull Rescue, Forgotten Felines & Fidos, and other local shelters. Drop off Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm. FMI: 610-767-9600. (4/17) WANTED! Your Used Guns or Gun Parts! Any condition: Good, Not so Good, or even plain old junk. WE buy, sell, trade, and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rt. 873, Slatington, PA 18080. 610767-9046 (4/17)

PERSONALS SWM – 48, Clean, Healthy, and Financially Secure – seeks romantic female 35 – 45 for dating, friendship, companionship.

Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-2687620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (4/17)

NOTICE GREEN MOUNT CEMETERY Anyone wishing to keep their Christmas Decorations on their plots kindly remove them before March 31, 2014. The Caretaker of Green Mount Cemetery will remove all decorations, flowers, plants, etc.

by April 11, 2014. Thank you.

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Jason R. Binder, January 10, 1974 – February 28. 2014 We would like to thank everyone for the many thoughts and prayers we received at the passing of Jason, along with a thank you to everyone who brought food, fruit baskets, desserts, gifts, flowers, mass cards, monetary gifts for the children’s education fund and just stopping by with a kind word and a hug. Thank you also to his pallbearers. We know that was not an easy job for any of you. Thank you to the over 650 people who braved the cold weather to say goodbye to Jason and give their condolences to the family. It touched our hearts to see how many lives Jason touched with his kind and loving spirit. He was truly loved and will be sadly missed by many. Thank you again from his loving family: Wife – Melissa, Children – Natalie and Jack, Parents – Randall and Diane, Brother and Sister-in-law – Jeremy and Marsha, Nephews – Braiden and Devin, Mother-in-law – Marie Pullo, and Grandmothers – Mildred Binder and Ida Silfies. (4/3)

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“His Last Days” Scheduled For Final Reenactment

Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER St. Nicholas Catholic Church will host the final reenactment of “His Last Days,” the story of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus on April 14 (Monday of Holy Week) at 8 p.m. The play will be presented by the Herald Biblical Group and it will be their final performance. The group, an interdenominational cast of people of from all walks of life, will disband after Monday’s reenactment. For the past 30 years, they have used their talents to present the story of the last week of Jesus’ life and filled that reenactment with prayer through music, song and dance. Herald has offered their work with the hope and prayer that hearts will be touched with a deeper realization of God’s love.

Many who have witnessed this reenactment have found it to be a moving experience that has helped them to more fully appreciate the events of Holy Week and Easter. There is no admission charge and all are welcome. St. Nicholas Church is located in Lehigh Township at 4412 Mountain View Dr. in Walnutport. For more information, call JoAnn Havrilko, Director of Herald Biblical Group, at 570-929-2984.

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Ways You Can Help The American Cancer Society Submitted by SHARI NOCTOR Unfortunately, cancer has touched so many lives and today, most people know someone with cancer. Many of us are looking for ways to help those suffering. What can you do to be an important part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life?

A Relay for Life will be held at Whitehall High School’s football stadium beginning at noon Friday, June 20 through noon Saturday, June 21.

This is a 24-hour event because cancer never sleeps and patients need to go through the darkness before they can see the light.

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Here are some ways you can help: 1. Start a team for the Relay. Just three or more people can make a team. School teams, faith based organizations, businesses, families and friends are all encouraged. There is no age restriction but an adult must accompany a minor.

2. Join an existing team.

3. Register cancer survivors to attend the Relay and be part of the Survivor Celebration.

4. Purchase and decorate a luminaria bag in memory of someone who has lost the battle or in honor of a cancer survivor. These $10 bags are placed around the track and are illuminated after 9 p.m. on June 20.

5. Make a donation to sponsor a Relay team or a general donation to the Relay.

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Ways You Can Help The American Cancer Society Continued from Page 44 Go to www.RelayForLife.org/pawhitehall and donate to a team participant.

6. Donate an item or two for the basket raffle (Chinese auction).

7. Volunteer at the Relay. Help is needed in the concession stand, meeting and greeting Relay attendees, plus many more opportunities.

8. Become a Cancer Action Network member to voice your opinion with legislators. The cost is $10 for a one year non-tax deductible membership.

9. Place a corrugated Relay sign on your property in June to promote the Relay.

10. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $100 to $15,000.

11. Be a part of the Bark For Life at Cedar Beach in West Allentown on May 17 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bring your dog for a day of fun-filled activities (restrictions apply). Come even if you don’t have a dog.

For more information, please contact Shari Noctor, Relay Event Chair at 610-266-5241 or shari@sharinoctor.com. Your involvement would be greatly appreciated.

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Fish Tale Photo Collage

This fun craft is a unique way to display your real life fish tale. The finished product makes a great addition to any mancave for your favorite fisherman. I’ve seen a few versions of this one on Pinterest as well as for sale in a larger craft store. The following version recycles items you already have on hand or can find cheaply at your local secondhand shop.

What you will need:

•Older-style fishing rod and flimsy pole and reel. If a newer type of pole is used, be sure the reel is capable of laying flat against wall.

•3’ of twine or thick fishing line.

•Five wooden picture frames (5x7 or 4x10) with photos of your favorite fishing trip memories.

•Five small eyehooks.

•Two quantity fishing bobbers.

•Nails and hammer to attach pole to your mancave wall.

Steps

Step 1: After measuring space on your wall for your new décor, carefully thread the twine around the reel and through each loop on your pole, ending at the tip of pole.

(Photo source: pinterest.com) Tie the ends so they are clean.

Step 2: Attach varying sizes of twine to each loop on the fishing pole to hang your photos from, including two at the tip of the pole for your bobbers.

Step 3: Carefully attach eyehooks to the edge that is the “top” of each wooden frame.

Step 4: Tie twine to photo frame eyehooks and arrange placement of each photo. Telling a story in timeline style is nice, but not necessary.

Step 5: Hang your new photo display as a center piece and enjoy the memories!

Do you have an item (or a collection of items) that you are looking to recycle? Send a picture of your products over and I just might use them in a future project! Pictures should be emailed to awanamaker@ townandcountrygazette.com.

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Harhart Announces $190,000 In Funding For Northampton County

Submitted by TRICIA LEHMAN Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced a total of $190,000 in state funding awarded to three communities in the 183rd Legislative District in Northampton County.

“This grant funding will help some of our local municipalities move forward with projects aimed at improving their local communities,” said Harhart. “The funding is the result of casinos located throughout the Commonwealth that contribute money toward regional community improvements. I look forward to seeing these projects move forward.”

The grants are as follows: Northampton Borough: $65,000 for the Uptown Business District Park to create an urban minipark to include a local fresh foods farmers’ market in the uptown business district where Kroope’s Clothing and General Store once stood.

Lehigh Township: $100,000 for the Delps Park Development Project located in Lehigh and Moore townships with creating a fitness trail, jogging stations, a combination softball/soccer field and a parking lot.

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Allen Township: $25,000 for Allen Township Fire Company to replace fire protection equipment.

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Book VS. Film: Divergent It’s official; I have been sucked into the world of Divergent. I always do this. I ignore something as the buzz builds and builds, and when it finally reaches a deafening roar, I break down. I did it with Harry Potter, believe it or not.

When my mom first brought the Sorcerer’s Stone home for me, I thought it looked silly. Flash forward 14 years and I’m sitting in a movie theater sobbing my heart out as a gigantic chunk of my childhood finally comes to an end. The Hunger Games: Not quite as dramatic, but still the same result. I resisted until maybe a month or so before the movie, then finally read the book, nay, the entire trilogy, in one weekend. And now I love it. So when everyone started talking about Divergent, I knew I would eventually have to grab the book, since I’m the type of person who simply has to read the book before seeing the movie.

I read it in 8 hours. I sat down the Saturday

evening of the film’s opening weekend (March 22) and didn’t move until 3 a.m. Sunday afternoon, I was sitting in the theater. I saw it again this past weekend and subsequently read the entire second book, Insurgent. My plans for this coming weekend? Allegiant.

As someone who has always been a lover of books, I sometimes feel like a traitor when I like the film version better. But as an entertainment addict, there is no denying that I am nearly equally as addicted to movies. And so when a new screenplay comes along that’s based on yet another bestselling novel, I don’t groan along with the rest of the crowd or whine that Hollywood has no original ideas left. Instead, I smile to myself because it means I get to see yet another world that has so far only lived inside my own head come to life. More often than not, it’s worth it.

Divergent was worth it. The book, published in 2011 by then-21-yearold author Veronica Roth, takes place in a dystopian Chicago where society has divided into five factions based on virtue in order to keep the peace: Amity the kind, Candor the honest, Erudite the intelligent, Dauntless the brave, and Abnegation the selfless, which is the faction our main character, Beatrice “Tris” Prior, belongs to. When a person reaches 16, they take a test to determine which faction they are truly apt to belong to and then take part in a choosing ceremony which allows them to either stay with the faction they were raised in or defect to a different one. Faction

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before blood: Once you choose, there is no going back. Tris discovers that her test results were inconclusive; she shows traits for three different factions, not just one, a result that labels her “divergent.” Divergence is dangerous in the eyes of the society’s leaders, for reasons Tris does not yet understand. And this is just the beginning as she decides to take her identity into her own hands.

The book was a thrill ride and it came alive in the performances from Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet, Theo James, Miles Teller, Zoe Kravitz, and the rest of the talented cast. Director Neil Burger did an amazing job painting the picture

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Touch of Dutch En Deitsches Oschderoier-suche (Es erscht Deel vun Zwee) Alle Yaahr hen mir widder en Oschderoier-suche fer unser fimf Kinskinner. Un ich wa es auslege do, wie mir’s zammegeduh hen die letscht zwee Yaahr.

Zuerscht misse mer aafange mit Oier, gel? Awwer die sin net gfarrebde Oier, wie mer gemacht hot in de alde Daage. Mir hen ken Zwiwwel-schaale, ken Grappwatzle, ken Allehecke-blumme, odder Rotgrautbledder gekocht im Wasser un dann die Oier neigelegt drin. Nee. Mir hen en neiri Aart Oier kaaft im Schtor, ass aus Blaesdick gemacht sin warre. Sie sin yuscht Schaale, wu darrich die Mitt uffgemacht warre, so as mer ebbes neiduh kenne. Wann die Kinskinner noch yung waare, hen mir entwedder Kaendi, odder en paar Fimfsentschticker, odder en Vaddeldaaler in die Oier neigeduh. Awwer wann sie en bissel

elder sin warre, dann hen mir aa deele Oier mit re Eedaalernot gschteckt drin. Un heitesdaags misse mir Fimfdaalernote reddi hawwe fer die beschde Breise. S’iss en bissel deier fer der Paep nau, so ass ich gedenkt hab, verleicht kennde sie selli Breise „verdiene“. En Fimfdaalernot iss net eigwickelt warre imme Oi. Nee, was neigeduh iss warre, iss en Schtick Babier mit ebbes gschriwwe druff fer sie hieweise, wu sie ihre Geld finne kenne. Un es Schreiwes iss net in Englisch gegritzelt, awwer s’iss in Deitsch. Ee Beischpiel iss, „In der Kich unnich em Disch.

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[Meh devun im neegscht Ausgang vun der „Town and Country“.

A Dutch Easter Egg Hunt (Part 1 of 2) Every year we again have an Easter egg hunt for our five grandchildren. And I will explain it here how we put it together the last two years. First we must begin with eggs, right? But these are not the colored eggs that one made in the old days. We did not boil onion skins [brown], madder roots [red], alder brush catkins [yellow, some say green] or red cabbage leaves [blue, after it cools] in water and then lay in the eggs.

No. We bought a newer type of egg in the store that was made from plastic. They are just shells that can be opened through the mid line, so that we can put something in them.

When the grandchildren were still young, we put in either candy, or a few nickels or a quarter. But when they became a little older, then we had some eggs with a dollar bill in them. And now, we must have five dollar bills ready for the best prizes. It is a little

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expensive for Poppy now, so I thought that perhaps they could “earn” those prizes. A five dollar bill is not placed in an egg. What is put in, is a piece of paper with something written on it, to point them to where they can find their money. And the writing is not scratched in English, but in Dutch. An example is: “In the kitchen under the table.”

The eggs were then hidden in the back yard this year, but not in the grass for older children. They must be completely hidden. Years ago, we had bought an above ground swimming pool. Over the winder that pool has a cover over it and I wiggled two eggs under that cover. Next to the pool I have an electric outlet box with a lid on it and I also hid an egg in there. …

[The second part will be continued in the next issue of The Town and Country Gazette.]

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limo................................... 6 A.F. Boyer.................................. 20 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 57 Alexia’s Artistic Angles.......... 55 Amey’s Clean Rite..................... 2 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 20 Assumption BVM.................... 30 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 49 Bach & Handel Chorale......... 12 Backwoods Outdoor Cent...... 55 Barry Hausman, Jr................... 53 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................. 24 Becker Homes.......................... 56 Best Kept Secrets Tour............ 19 Bethany Wesleyan............. 37, 38 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 56 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 44 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 25 C&C Food Outlet..................... 18 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 52 Cherry Orthodontics.............. 26 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 60 Cindy’s Deli.............................. 13 Citizen’s Fire Co. Breakfast... 10 Clean Sweep....................4, 32, 50 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 31 Country Garden...................... 19 Crystal Vision Center.............. 24 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop... 29 Don Hartwig Sharpening........ 6 Don Messinger......................... 56 Donna’s Homecare................. 12 Eberhardt Motors.................... 23 Eugene Hankee........................ 51 Families United Network....... 12 Family Practice......................... 27 Fire Stone Pizza & Grill.......... 15 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE.......... 10 Friedens UCC........................... 38 G.D. Shupp............................... 57 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc..................... 3 Green Wood Nursery............. 56 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 45 Heidel Hollow.......................... 13 Henry’s Service Station.......... 29 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 47 Krapf - church for sale............ 46

Krapf - home for sale.............. 46 Kuhns Chiro............................. 26 LCCC Easter Bunny................ 16 Larry’s Antiques...................... 21 Lehigh Township Fire Co. Ham Raffle................................ 16 Lehigh Townsship Fire Co. Sportsman Raffle....................... 6 Lehigh Valley Spinal....... 32 & 33 Lincoln Manor......................... 54 Livengood Excavators Inc........ 4 M&S Mechanical..................... 51 Mack’s Tree Service................. 53 Make-A-Wish........................... 12 Mama’s Pizza............................ 13 Marc Grammes.......................... 5 Mel Fritz Construction........... 57 Miller Supply........................... 51 Mint Home Improvement..... 56 Moore Pizza.............................. 19 Mountain View Wesleyan...... 38 Myers Contracting.................. 56 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 57 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 57 Neffs National Bank................ 17 Newhard Pharmacy................ 25 Northampton VFW.................. 19 Off The Wall.............................. 54 Painting by Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 53 Pastor Lundmark..................... 30 Phil & Son................................. 56 Phil Long Construction.......... 57 Plumbing Professionals......... 54 Precision Armaments............. 43 Revolution Styling..................... 7 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 60 Rolling Barista.......................... 17

Ron Biechy................................ 57 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 16 Roscoe Snyder Insur......... 33, 55 Ruth Miller/NL Insurance..... 39 S&J Family Rest....................... 17 Schisler...................................... 43 Shari Noctor............................. 32 Sheba-Do Graphix.................. 27 Silfies Fuel................................. 54 Sillettco Fence.......................... 54 Simply Silks.............................. 33 Slatedale Fire Co. Spaghetti Dinner........................................ 16 Slatington Beverage.................. 7 Slatington Boro. Manager...... 28 Slatington Tax Office............... 28 Smiley’s Lawn Care................ 47 St. John’s Lutheran.................. 30 St. John’s UCC Slatington...... 30 St. Nicholas Church................ 37 Stress Relief Center................ 26 Styling Zone............................. 39 Sule’s Collision Center........... 53 Summer Mtn. Homes............. 53 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 44 Susie’s Shady Nook................. 10 Swanson’s Lawn Care............. 57 The Village at Palmerton........ 29 TJ Uhnak................................... 20 Trees by Dave & Son............... 56 United Presbyterian................ 38 Valley Pizza............................... 11 Veterans Discount Oil............. 47 W. Neff Auto............................. 54 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 25 Williams Comfort.................... 49 WLSH am 1410........................ 11 Woodlawn................................. 49 Woodstone Country Club...... 59

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