Town & Country April 5

BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | April 5, 2012

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From The Editor’s Desk.

This is our 2nd annual Blue Mountain Dining edition, which is one of my favorite issues we do all year. We had a great response to our Best Restaurant Reader’s poll, which is awesome, because it shows you guys really support your local businesses and also seem to enjoy eating at local restaurants as much as I do.

By the way, dining out is one of my favorite weekend activities and I am always interested in some culinary adventurism. Jess, my girlfriend, and I have somewhat become “foodies” – people who like to travel and try new restaurants and new styles of food- in the past few years. We are going to be making our yearly pilgrimage to Florida for the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot Center again this October to sample all of the delicious food from around the world. My personal favorite stops are the Greece and Japan stands in the World Showcase, you can’t beat good spicy tuna roll sushi or roasted feta cheese with honey and a glass of pinot noir. My mouth is watering just thinking of it. The cheddar cheese soup at the Canada stand is also wonderful, although it probably goes down a little easier during a cold northern winter than a sunny 90-degree Florida day. If I ever win the lottery I’d love to be able to eat at the “big name” restaurants like Brasserie Les Halles in New York City or Moto in Chigaco.

It’s not just the high-end stuff that I like however.

Joe Korba

I love getting up on a Sunday morning and getting a mozzarella cheese and jalapeño omelet from one of our many diners. I’m also a buffalo wing connoisseur and enjoy hitting the wing nights at local establishments; even though I do have one particular location that I think has the best wings around (luckily located only a few minutes from my home).

Some of my best child hood memories are when my dad used to take me to lunch at the best hot dog place on the planet, Jimmy’s Quick Lunch, on Broad St. in Hazleton after hitting the comic book store.

Jimmy, of course, has a secret recipe for the chili that tops his dogs that hasn’t changed in, at least, as long as I’ve been alive. I still stop in and grab a dozen or so hot dogs to go whenever I’m in the area and Jimmy still recognizes me even after all these years.

Just stepping under the Jimmy’s Quick Lunch neon sign into the old school Formica and fluorescent dining room is a nostalgic trip to the past for me. It’s amazing the role some of these restaurants play in our lives.

Well, I hope you guys enjoy the issue and make sure to check out our Best Restaurant winner as well as Tyler’s great spring sports preview in his Extra Point column.

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Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Join Team Beltzville

Imagine for a moment hearing these words... “your child has autism.” With those four words, your world is a different place. Every day families are hearing these words from their doctors and their lives are being changed forever. For a child with autism, the struggle can be much more intense. Every day situations like school, being on the playground, making friends, homework and joining sports teams is made difficult and sometimes impossible for reasons beyond their control.

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You can help change the future for these children and their families by joining with Autism Speaks to help raise funds and find a solution.

From lemonade fundraisers, handmade pins and national walks like the Walk Now for Autism Speaks, thousands are joining the fight to show support and unity against the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States.

Erika Olson and her team of volunteers “Team Beltzville” will be joining the walk in the Lehigh Valley on April 21 at the Lehigh Parkway. The walk starts at 10 am with registration beginning at 8:30 am. Team Beltzville is made of a group of local volunteers hoping to help raise money and awareness for the cause and is headed by Olson.

Erika has been working with the students at the CLIU #21 to make homemade puzzle piece pins like the ones pictured as a fundraiser. The pins, made from painted and decorated jig saw puzzles are $1 suggested donation and can be picked up at area businesses, including the Beltzville Bar & Grill, Dunkin Donuts in Walnutport and the Town & Country Gazette office. Anyone wishing to donate to or join Team Beltzville can do so online at www.walknowforautismspeaks.org or at any of the area businesses listed above.

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The Lehigh Furnace Union Country Sunday

Lehigh Furnace Union Sunday School will have its Annual Country Sunday with the Haas Family on Sunday April 29 at the 9:30 am service.

The Sunday School is located one mile west of Slatedale at 4476 Main St. Slatington (Lehigh Furnace.) Everyone is welcome.

Save The Date!

GAPP exchange students Northampton Area School District welcomed the arrival of German American Partnership Program (GAPP) exchange students on March 23.

The students, who are staying with various host families throughout the district, are spending time in class, with their host families and sightseeing.

The students visit Martin Guitar, Philadelphia, New York City and Washington DC while they are here for 3 weeks, leaving on April 11. Then in June/July of this year, students from Northampton Area School District will be visiting their German friends home in Gladenbach Germany. The GAPP began in 1996. If you get a chance to talk to one of the students be sure to say “Hallo”, we hope you enjoy your stay!

Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association is hosting a Symposium on Saturday, June 23, from 8 to 4pm on “Naturalistic Beekeeping”. The main speaker is Ross Conrad from “Dancing Bee Gardens”.

Other speaks and cost of the symposium TBD. A box lunch will be provided. Information on Ross Conrad can be found at www.dancingbeegardens. com. The Symposium will be help at Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Saucon Valley, PA.

Remember when?

The Palm Theater was located at 250 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton. The Palm Theater operated from 1941 to the mid 1970’s. The Palm was closed in the ‘70s after a fire. A Sr. High Rise is now located in that area.

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4th Annual Cut a Thon

Sunday April 15 10am-4pm $15 Adult Haircuts $10 Kids Haircuts (12 & Under)

$10 Manicures $7 Brow Waxing $1 Per Minute Chair Massage $5 Colored Hair Extensions Chinese Auction And Much More!

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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Social Page Amanda Elizabeth Beil and Elias George Jannoura are happy to announce their engagement on Valentine’s Day in Beirut Lebanon.

Amanda is the daughter of Mary Alice Beil of Danielsville and the late Barry C Beil. She is employed as a dental assistant for Dr. John Koury of Allentown and is an instructor at the Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting in Whitehall.

Elias is an equipment operator in Beirut Lebanon. He is originally from Bahzina, Syria.

His parents are George Jannoura of Syria and the late Marianne Jannoura. The couple is planning a wedding for August 2012.

Joe’s Movie Trivia: What Clint Eastwood screen role was originally offered to John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Newman?

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Baby Girl!

Kayla Long and Adam Sterner of Northampton are pleased to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter.

Aubree Marie was born on February 21 at 2:53 pm at St. Luke's hospital, Allentown. She weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long.

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Student Winners

The GFWC-PA Woman's Club of Slatington proudly announces the following student winners of the Lehigh County GFWC Arts Contest: Grade 6 - Student Photography, Division 1 Danielle Doll - Photo of Sunflower Grade 11 - Student Art, Division 4 - Jenn Fronheiser - Oil Painting of Horse Congratulations to these winners and best of luck as their art work moves on to the District level competition!

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LT Historical Society

The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, April 9, at 7 p.m., at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville.

In mid-May, the historical centre will be open for the 2012 season. It will be open on the second and fourth Sundays of each month up to midOctober from 1 to 4 p.m. The historical centre and St. Paul's Schoolhouse are open by appointment throughout the year.

This years events include a miniature golf day at Blue Mountain Drive-In on June 9, a chicken dinner on July 28 and various fundraising.

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& Country Gazette Town ite Restaurant Favor WINNER

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2012 Readers Poll Favorite Restaurant Old Post Inn & Backdoor Restaurant

By Joe Korba The competition for our 2nd annual reader’s poll was heated. Two area restaurants were neck and neck until the very final week of voting. The Old Post Inn & Backdoor Restaurant handily beat the competition with a last minute voting push by the restaurant’s very enthusiastic and loyal regulars. According to Jo Lehr, who along with her husband Barry and mother-in-law Shirley own the business, regular Old Post patron Madeline Kush was the catalyst for the vote landslide that came pouring into our office. Way to go Ms. Kush for energizing the vote and supporting your favorite place to grab a bite. “We were all really excited for Owners: Jo, Shirley, and Barry Lehr the competition, our customers were too,” says Jo. Shirley and her husband Butch purchased the Old Post Inn on the outskirts of Slatington 28 years ago. “Butch and Barry always wanted a hotel,” Shirley says. Jo joined them soon after and has been cooking there for 20 years. “Business has been great, but we had to work really hard to build it up. We had to overcome a bad reputation from before [we owned it],” Shirley explains.

One of the first things you’ll notice Staff: Debbie Strohl , Tanya Distler, when you arrive at the Old Post Lou Goida, and Crystal Kistler Inn is all of the bar. They host private parties, banquets, pool Green Bay Packers leagues and are the home to the Rotary Club since their prior meeting place closed last year. memorabilia The Old Post Inn also offers bar favorites like hot adorning the wings and an “On the Fry” menu that features 24 walls, including styles of french fries. “We enjoy being part of the the two shares community, all of our employees were born and of stock that raised around here. But, the most fulfilling part Barry owns in for me is the cooking. I love coming up with new the team. Barry, ideas and new recipes,” Jo says. who grew up surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans Barry, Jo, Shirley and the rest of the staff at jokingly explains that as a Packers fan he is the The Old Post Inn and The Backdoor Restaurant “only one with brains in the family.” The Old Post would like to thank everyone for their support Inn is an official Packer’s Fan Zone, but welcomes and are holding a Customer Appreciation Party anyone to come watch games on it’s many big on April 22nd to thank all of their loyal customers screen TV’s during the season. for making their bar and restaurant a success for The relaxed, friendly atmosphere makes it easy so many years. Shirley ruminates on the business to understand why the Old Post is so popular with her and her family has owned and operated since regulars and new patrons alike. “The customers 1984. “We’ve been here so long it’s like Old Post here are like family. The staff is so close that we the next generation – we are serving the kids of even take vacations together,” says Jo. “We travel our original customers that started coming here in a pack like wolves,” Shirley jokes. years ago.”

Its Jo’s cooking that keeps the customers coming back. “I grew up in the business. My Mom and both Grandmothers cooked professionally so I Preston Bauer - 10 on April 4th was always in the kitchen,” Jo says. The Old Post Paige Bauer - 10 on April 4th Inn and Backdoor restaurant offers a full menu Susan Martucci - 64 on April 4th with more than 26 entrees and a soup and salad

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Student Council Penny Wars

to see what class would raise the most money for the Northern Lehigh Community Center. Student Council representatives collected the money during all the lunch periods for the entire week.

The class that earned the most money had their total matched by Student Council and deposited into the class account.

Well...the totals are in and the freshmen classClass of 2015-raised $140.93. The following totals were raised by the other classes and staff: Sophomores - $104.52, Juniors - $103.54, Seniors $94.52 and the Staff - $85.21. The Northern Lehigh Community Center will receive a check for $528.72 at thir April 17 meeting, the Freshmen class will receive a check for $140.93.

(L-R) - Junior Caleb Johnson, Sophomore Jamie Miller, Senior Laura Grammes, Freshman Julie Knerr, Senior Aimee Oertner. Each of these Student Council members were in charge of decorating the jar for their class or the staff and counting the money in the jar The Student Council at Northern Lehigh High school hosted a Penny War the week of March 12-16. The students arranged the Penny War to benefit the Northern Lehigh Community Center under the guidance of advisor Mrs. Renee Evans.

Each class and the staff was encouraged to bring in their pennies, change, bills, etc. in a competition

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The Northern Lehigh Community Center announces a new program offering for children, Zumbatomic- learn fitness dances, games, rhythms, music and culture. Classes start Tuesday April 10th and runs for 6 weeks. Classes are held at the Vigilant Fire Company upstairs, in Slatington.

Age groups are: Lil Starz (ages 4-7) 6-7 pm and Big Starz (ages 8-12) 7-8 pm Contact instruction Gina Bauer 610-5046839 for more information or visit www. nlcommunitycenter.com, 610-760-0300

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Restaurant Directory

Bowmanstown Bowmanstown Diner

642 E White St, (610) 852-2752

Lorenzo’s Pizza

709 Lincoln Ave Ste A, (610) 852-3500

Lehighton Alfies Pizza

136 S 1st St (610) 377-5276

Beacon 443

Blakeslee Blvd 610) 377-1782

Beijing Garden

1241 Blakeslee Blvd Dr. (610) 377-5539

Boulevard Drive-In

598 Blakeslee Blvd. (610) 377-3420

Castle Grill

80 East Bridge St. (570) 732-0020

Diggity Dogs

116 S 1st St. (610) 377-0600

Country View Diner

6965 Interchange Rd, 610-377-7885

Cousins II Cocktail Lounge

1249 Mahoning Dr W, 570-386-2351

Go- Fore Miniature Golf Course 2767 Church Hill Rd. 570-386-2988

Johnnie’s Restaurant II

111 N. 1st St. (610) 377-3977

Pizza Como USA

Carbon Plaza Mall Rt. 443 (570) 386-5965

PJ Whelihan’s Pub at Platz’s 101 Harrity Rd. 610-377-5074

Ruby’s Saloon

298 Bridge St, 610-377-3090

Sapore

99 E Bridge St (610)-377-5666

Second Time Around

161 S 1st St, 610) 377-2834

Sunny’s Pizza Pizza

7720 Interchange Rd, 610-681-3636

Trainer’s Inn

845 Interchange Rd, 610-377-4350

Verona Pizza House

401 Mahoning St. 610-377-2228

Northampton Assante Ristorante

2050 Main St, 610-262-1301

Atlas Hotel

366 E 10th St, 610-261-1766

Galyean’s Deli Delight 107 Lilac Ct, 484-515-0300

The Gin Mill 1750 Main St., 610-262-5486 J’s Steaks & Subs

1830 Main St, 610-2628353

Main Street

2023 Main St, 610-262-2822

Millers Diner

1205 Main St., 610-262-6321

Paolo’s

2418 Cherryville Rd, 610-261-1980

Pennsville

3750 Lehigh Dr, (610) 262-0705

Pizzeria Pappy’s

11 E 24th St, 610-440-0334

Potts’ Doggie Shop 610-262-5588

Sante Fe Taco

2022 Main St., 610-262-4970

Seemsville Hotel

3819 Seemsville Rd, (610) 837-1442

Stefano’s Sicillian Grille

5364 Nor-Bath Blvd., 610-262-8760

Weaversville Inn

6916 Weaversville Rd, (610) 502-9881

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Restaurant Directory

Palmerton Bert’s Steakhouse

416 Delaware Avenue (610) 826-9921

Cherry’s Sunset

115 Route 209 Kresgeville, 610-681-4482

Fireline Hotel

Slatington Best Station Hotel

4425 Best Station Rd, 610-767-8208

Country View

6210 Route 873 610-760-1740

China Inn

1065 Fireline Road (610) 852-4021

619 Main Street, 484-623-4949

One Ten Tavern

Donna’s Cafe

110 Delaware Ave, 610-826-3333

20 Main St Ste D, 610-767-7500

Palmerton Hotel

Di’Fiores Pizza

Palmerton Pizza

Lighthouse Grille

Pupsters Pub & Grub

Mama’s Pizza 6

Raush Haus

Old Post Inn

Riverwalk Saloon

Rack em’ Up

Simply Something

Sal’s Pizza

Tonys Pizzeria

Slatington Diner

302 Delaware Ave., (610) 826-5454 695 Delaware Ave, 610-826-3711 2815 Little Gap Rd

735 Columbia Ave, 610-826-5296 8 Centre Street Parryville, (610) 852-2323

312 Delaware Ave, (610) 824-2233 1121 Mauch Chunk Rd, (610) 826-7118

5608 Rt. 873 Neffs, 610-767-9116 8016 PA Route 873, 610-760-8500 55 Main Street, 610-767-9441 3337 Old Post Rd Slatington, 610-767-5612 673 Main Street Slatington 484-623-4708 102 Main St, 610-767-1007 662 Main St 610-767-7407

Susie’s Shady Nook

7115 PA. Route 873 610-767-1301

Schnecksville China House 2

4515 Rte. 309, 610-769-1888

China Wok Restaurant

5040 Rte 873, 610-769-5300

Walnutport D’Sopranos Pizza

255 South Best Ave, 610-760-2428

Katie’s

6397 Rt. 309 New Tripoli, 610-298-2255

Great Wall Chinese 200 S Best Ave, 610-767-7101

Sam’s Pizza & Pasta

King Palace Chinese

5041 Rte. 873 # 1, (610) 799-6500

Schleicher’s Family

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Venture Group Announces Progress at Slatington Trailhead Anyone traveling between Slatington and Walnutport has seen the dramatic results of the improvements to the Slatington Trailhead.

This Trailhead serves as the hub of eight multi-use trails in the Northern Lehigh area, and is attracting large numbers of walkers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and fishermen. A cooperative effort by the D&L Heritage Corridor Commission and Lehigh County brought new landscaping and improved parking, adding to the informational kiosks and outdoor amenities including a picnic table, benches and bike rack that have helped make the facility more

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convenient and comfortable.

The biggest news is the progress made in construction of the restrooms and pavilion. All of this construction work is being done by the Venture Group, an all-volunteer association of our local volunteer civic organizations, municipal governments, and caring individuals. All funding has been obtained from donations, local fund-raisers, and hundreds of volunteer labor hours that have been contributed to the project. Completion is planned for spring of this year with installation of restroom fixtures and historic siding for the pavilion’s kitchen. The buildings have been designed to invoke memories of the Slatington train station and sit very closely to where the original train station once stood.

Additional monies are needed to complete this project including purchasing fixtures and miscellaneous building supplies. In these difficult economic times, it is rewarding to see how the entire community has come together to support the Venture Group’s effort. The trailhead will be a center of community pride and a benefit to our residents and businesses. When complete, the pavilion will be available for rental through the Borough of Slatington’s participation in the Venture Group! Anyone who is able to help move this project to completion and donate money or materials to the Venture Group’s effort are asked to mail them to The Venture Group. c/oN.L.H.S., PO Box 101, Slatington, Pa., 18080, or contact Venture Group chairman Jason Breidinger at (484) 601-2585 in order to lend a hand. All funds are received through the Northern Lehigh Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and donations are tax deductible.

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Senator for a Day

Senate Majority Whip Pat Browne recently held a “Senator for a Day” student government workshop at Muhlenberg College for local high school students and it was featured in this month’s installment of “The Browne Report” television show.

“Senator for a Day,” a yearly program, provides an opportunity for local high school students to get a taste of what it is like to be a state legislator and how the legislative process works in Pennsylvania. Students are given an opportunity to participate in the full process of passing a bill through the state Senate. The morning began with Senator Browne explaining the legislative process to the high school students from nine local school districts. The students were then broken down into

Linda’s

groups (Senate Committees) with each committee discussing two pieces of legislation. The day culminated with all the students, acting as the Senate body, voting on each piece of legislation that was passed out of the three committees to see if they had enough votes to pass the Senate.

Participating in this year’s “Senator for a Day” were: Parkland; Sophia Beese, Matt Kleinhenz, Raj Shah and Northwestern; Noah Breininger, Kailee Fisher, Jake Hoover, Nolan Warner, Emily Gutgold.

“I have really enjoyed the opportunity to share the legislative process with high school students here in the Lehigh Valley and Monroe County,” Senator Browne said. “It is important our young people see and understand how our government works. It’s an eye-opening experience for our student Senators.”

Elizabeth Moore - 12 on March 10th Amanda Haftl - 17 on March 13th Alexis Keiser - 3 on March 25th Helen Wanamaker - 77 on March 29th Tiffany Weaver - 13 on April 2nd Eddie Gallagher - 31 on April 3rd

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Pet Page Jericho Miniature Pinscher Adult • Male I am Jericho. I am very sweet and I like to go for walks where I can smell everything.

I even get along with the other doggies here.

Please take me home so that I can be your best friend. Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in love!! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610-248-7997

Mimi Beagle Mix Adult • Female I am Mimi.

I am a very sweet girl. I love to have your attention and I love to cuddle.

Will you be my new family? I promise to shower you with affection. Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in love!!

Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) Please contact us at 610-248-7997 for more information.

Rescued Pets

Roxanne, Krystle and Larry Gross have adopted 4 cats from Forgotten Felines in the last two years. Daisy, Stash, Nemo and Noah are bringing joy into the Gross’s home.

The Grosses say their experience with Forgotten Felines has been delightful. “Everyone is friendly, the adoption center and shelter are clean and the kittens and cats are all well taken care of” Roxanne said.

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Vaccination Clinic Forgotten Felines and Fidos Shelter Mountain Road Germansville PA * * * * * * Sunday April 15, 2012 * * * * * *

Dogs 11 AM – 12 PM Cats 12 PM – 2 PM Dog Rabies Shot 1 year - $12 Dog Rabies Shot 3 year - $18 Dog Distemper Shot - $15 Heart Worm/Lyme Testing for Dogs $25 Lyme Shot - $22 each

DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES

Cat Rabies Shot 1 year - $12 Cat Rabies Shot 3 years - $18 Cat Distemper Shot - $15 FeLV/FIV Testing for Cats - $20 FeLV Testing for Cats - $15

CATS MUST BE IN CARRIERS

If you would like a 3 year rabies vaccine you must bring your rabies certificate showing your last vaccine is not expired. If you do not have proof of last vaccine it will be 1 year. For more information call 484-894-7115 www.forgottenfelines.org A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit, No-Kill Animal Shelter

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LCTI Students Win Automotive Competition Northampton Community College Automotive Technology program totaling $4,000 each. Via the victory, LCTI will receive a vehicle donation from NCC to be utilized by Automotive Technology instructors Michael Bernadyn, Rich Sikora and Gary Nothstein.

Vigilant Fire Co. Announces Gift Card Bingo

(L-R) LCTI Auto Tech Instructor Rich Sikora, LCTI students Branden Papay of Northern Lehigh, Jonathan Ciallella of Parkland and LCTI Auto Tech Instructor Michael Bernadyn Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) students Jonathan Ciallella and Branden Papay won the Northampton Community College (NCC) Automotive Technology Competition.

LCTI placed first out of six teams representing schools in the surrounding Lehigh Valley and New Jersey.

Ciallella is a senior at Parkland High School and Papay is a senior at Northern Lehigh.

The students received scholarships for the

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The Vigilant Fire Company, Slatington, will sponsor a Gift Card Bingo on Friday May 18. The doors and kitchen will open at 5pm, bingo starts at 7 pm. Seating is limited to 100 people. Tickets are $20 each, and includes 25 games of bingo.

26th game is for a gift card extravaganza, and is an extra purchase. Cash kitchen, raffles, & extra game purchases available. Tickets are available at Galio's Market, 43 S. Walnut Street, Slatington.

For more information or to reserve tickets call (610) 767-3832

Reunion

Northampton HS Class of 1987, 25th Reunion, Saturday, November 24, 2012. Contact Fran Pasquariello Shehab w/address 610-261-0814 or fshehab@rcn.com

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Substitute Instructional Assistants Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit “CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn.�

Are you interested in working with special needs students and seeking a flexible schedule? CLIU Substitute Instructional Assistants work weekdays only on an as needed basis with no holiday or weekend hours and are paid $70 per day.

Substitutes have a choice of assignment locations in our classrooms located within Carbon and Lehigh Counties.

Please download an application online by visiting www.cliu.org Human Resources Department/Employment Opportunities or call 610-769-4111 ext 1203

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Off The Shelf National Library Month

April is National Library Month, and local libraries are celebrating with actives for the whole family! The Palmerton Area Library is holding a book mark coloring contest for kids Preschool through 6, stop by for your entry form. Entries are due April 11 and winners will be announced April 13. PAL is also exchanging fines for food donations to, sponsored by the Teen Advisory Group. A can of food can eliminate a $1 fine, benefits the CACPAC food Pantry in Palmerton. Authors Shawn and Nina Green will stop by on April 17 to present A Greyhounds Tale, Author Zachariah Ohara will be visiting the library on April 25 at 1:30 to read his book Stop Snoring Bernard. Author Kathy Miller will also host an activity time on April 27 at 10:30 am, all programs are free. And the Annual Photography Show will be held on Sunday April 29 from 2-4pm Photographers who are interested in displaying their work should contact the library at 610-8263424 for more information about entering the show.

See you at the library!

The Slatington library will celebrate by having a $1.00/bag book sale and there will be amnesty for all overdue books. Slatington Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact 610 767-6461 On March 20, the Slatington Library hosted a program about American history. Donald Eckhart's lecture on the Civil War was both informative and entertaining. Mr Eckhart used a variety of aides to give the audience a glimpse of military weapons, uniforms, flags, and tactics used during the war.

The weapons displayed during the talk were impressive, and it allowed a hands on experience at the end of the program. Mr Eckhart displayed a vast knowledge and great enthusiasm for his subject. He is a retired educator and he showed the power of a good teacher. Everyone left the library that night with a different perspective of the Civil War.

Rubber Stamping & Card Making Class

The Northampton Area Public Library will be holding a Rubber Stamping & Card Making Class. There will be two different sessions, one on Monday, April 16, and the other on Saturday, April 28. Both sessions will be held at 10:00 a.m.You must register at the front desk at the library by Monday, April 13 with your class fee. Space is limited, so stop at the library soon! The library hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | April 5, 2012

2012 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm Bingo, Petersville R&G Club, 7 pm Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall 7 - 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917 Rotary Club, Slatington meets 6:15 pm at Old Post Inn. FMI 484-951-2468.

Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship for friends & family of alcoholics. St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7– 8 pm 484477-9697 American Legion Aux. Slatington meets at Legion 1st Thurs.

7:30 pm FMI 610-760-1098 Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. FMI 610-760-1687. (1st & 3rd) ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239 Cord of Three Coffehouse meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Family Center. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 6:30 pm. FMI: 610-7671239 Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6-7 pm FMI: 610-760-0300 TOPS Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 pm FMI: 610-657-1025

EVERY FRIDAY Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30, (3rd Friday) St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610-826-4335 Preschool Story Hour Palmerton Library 10:30 am Adult Stretch Vigilant Fire Co. 10-11 am FMI: 610-760-0300 Bingo - Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm

EVERY SATURDAY Yoga – Palmerton Library 9 am FMI: 570-436-1762 Cancer Connections Group Meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Church 10 am (3rd Sat.)

EVERY TUESDAY

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 – noon. Must Register @ Library.

Healing Service @ Victory Christian Center, Kutztown.

6:30 pm FMI: 610-216-7252 Bingo - Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. 6:30 pm. 610-767-8476.

Bingo - Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 The Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Slatington Moose Lodge. 6:45.

FMI: 610-767-8377 ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239

EVERY SUNDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes @ Bethany Wesleyan 9 & 10:30 am Competitive Volleyball - CoEd, @ 5:30 pm, ages 17 & up.

Bethany Wesleyan FMI: 610767-1239 Recreational Volleyball - Co-Ed, 7 pm, ages 15 & up. Bethany Wesleyan. FMI 610-767-1239 Bingo - Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1:00 pm Bingo - SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, doors 12 pm Bingo - 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm

EVERY MONDAY Book Club Palmerton Library (Third Monday) 12-1:15 pm Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:30pm N’ton Gin Mill FMI 610-2629010.

Bingo – Diamond Fire Co. Doors 4, bingo 6:30 pm Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm 610-381-2674 Bingo - Northampton Cmty.

Ctr. Doors 5:30, bingo 7 pm Bingo - Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 pm.

Knitting Club Palmerton Library (1st Monday) 6-8 pm TOPS meeting Dinkey Church, Ashfield. Weigh-in 5:30. FMI: 610-852-2976.

Zumba at Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 – 7:30 pm Adult Stretch 10-11 am, Zumba 6-7 pm Vigilant Fire Co FMI; 610-760-0300

Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Doors 4 pm, bingo 6:30 Bingo - Our Lady of Hungary (Northampton) 7 pm.

Preschool story hour Slatington Library 11 am Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library, 6-8 pm FMI 610-760-0207.

Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. John’s Lutheran Church Jim Thorpe. 6:30 pm FMI 610392-2380. 1st & 3rd Wed. FMI: 610-392-2380 Zumba - Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 – 8 pm Zumba Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10-11 am Zumba NL Middle School 6-7 pm Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall.

Beginners welcome, 610-7601917 Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239 Rails to Trails Meeting (3rd Wed.) Lehigh Twsp. Municipal Building. FMI: 610-760-1117.

Homework Helpers @ Palmerton Library 3-4:30 pm FMI/Reg. 610-826-4962.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and National Autism Awareness Month

Thursday, April 5 Messiah in the Passover Mini Seder, Agape New Testament Fellowship, Schnecksville 6:30 pm.

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2012 Community Calendar Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club meeting 7:30 pm Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech School FMI: 610.432.8286.

Friday, April 6 Customer Appreciation Day at Neffs National Bank. 11-7 p.m.

FMI: 610-767-3875 Good Friday Walk of the Cross Ebenezer UCC New Tripoli 9 am.

Saturday, April 7 World Health Day Egg Hunt, Bethany Wesleyan Church 11 am (ages 0-12) Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Lehighton Ford Lehighton.

7:30-12:30 pm APPT. 610-3771700 Ham & Money Raffle Vigilant Fire Co. 5-9 pm. Tickets Available at area businesses. FMI: 610-767-3832.

Sunday, April 8 National Library Week, through April 14th. Book sale and overdue amnesty at Slatington Library.

Easter Dinner (free, donations accepted) Emmanuel UCC, Bowmanstown. 3-6 pm. FMI 610-852-2707

Monday, April 9 Tax Prep for seniors.

Northampton Rec. Ctr. 9 am – 1 pm.

Lehigh Twsp. Historical Society meeting 7 pm at the Centre in Pennsville.

Friendly Fifties meeting 1 pm 1343 Newport Ave. Northampton. Kids for America perform.

Palmerton Area Historical Society tour Blue Ridge Cable facilities. 6:30 pm FMI: 610-7672711.

Tuesday, April 10 Indianland Garden Club meeting/talk, Hope Lutheran Church, Doors 6 pm, Speaker Michael Balk - Composting - 7 pm. FMI: 610-767-8420.

Book Signing Author Jerome Lucido, LCCC Main. 3-5 pm FMI: 610-799-1034

Wednesday, April 11 Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 meeting, Allen Twsp Fire Co, 12:00. Refresh. & Entertainment FMI: 610-262-9182. New members are welcome.

Thursday, April 12 Ebenezer UCC Closet open 6-8 pm Free Clothes, New Tripoli.

FMI: 610-298-2696 Doris Kearns Goodwin speaking engagement at NCC. 7:30 pm . Civil War. Free reg: 610861-5519 Stop Snoring Bernard Book Reading by Author Zachariah Ohora. 10 am – 6 pm.

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Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

First UCC, Palmerton. 12-5:30 p.m. APPT. 610-826-2097.

Friday, April 13 Story Hour, 10:30 am Palmerton Library. Mrs. Carol Boyce.

Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Susquehanna Bank, Walnutport. APPT. 610-767-3825

Saturday, April 14 Basket Bingo & Chinese Auction, Mahoning Valley Ambulance Corp. Lehighton. FMI/ Tickets: 610-379-1099 or 610377-2076.

Bach & Handel Choral Passion Easter Concert. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Jim Thorpe 3 p.m. Tickets/FMI: 570-325-4794 Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club.

APPT. 484-788-9793.

Basket Social Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale Doors 12 pm, Drawing 1:30 pm FMI: 610-760-9652.

Giant Yard Sale & Basket Raffle, 8:00am - 2:00pm. Lehighton Rec Center, FMI: Diane 610-3775275.

Ebenezer UCC Closet open 10 am – 12 noon. Free Clothes, New Tripoli. FMI: 610-298-2696

Sunday, April 15 AYCE Breakfast – Upper Lehigh Lions at Schnecksville Fire Co. 8 am – 1 pm FMI: 610-7672410.

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2012 Community Calendar Meat Shoot & Raffle, Point Phillips R&GC, Bath 1-5 pm. Sponsor: Moore Twsp. Lions Cut-a-thon, benefits Make A Wish of Greater PA. Discount Salon Services, Shear Impressions, Northampton. 10 am – 4pm. FMI: 610-261-4510 31 Purse Bingo Friedens Fire Co. doors 12, Bingo 1:30 FMI: 610-504-7699 Fuel the Passion banquet, Bethany Wesleyan Church 5 pm FMI/tickets 610-767-1239

Monday, April 16 Northern Lehigh Kindergarten registration. For appt. call 610767-9827 from 9:30-2:30.

Greater Northern Chamber Spirit Award Dinner 6 pm Iron Lakes, Orefield. FMI 610-7391518.

Rubber Stamp & Card Making Class Northampton Library 10 am. FMI/Reg. 610-262-7537

Tuesday, April 17

TAX DAY Northern Lehigh Kindergarten registration. For appt. call 610767-9827 from 9:30-2:30.

Northern Lehigh Community Center meeting Vigilant Fire Co. 6:30 pm FMI: 610-760-0300.

The Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting at the Slatington Moose Lodge 6:45pm Lehigh Valley Postcard Club meeting 6:30 pm Church of the Manger, Bethlehem. FMI: 610868-5379

Wednesday, April 18 Northern Lehigh Kindergarten registration. For appt. call 610767-9827 from 9:30-2:30.

Blood Drive Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall 1-6 pm Red Cross

Thursday, April 19 Northampton Area Historical

Society meeting 7 pm @ N’ton Fire Dept. Free/Open to Public FMI: 610-262-4748

Opening Day Ceremony April 28 2012 Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony & Parade NYAA Youth Baseball & Softball Programs Saturday April 28 from 9 – 11 a.m. Family, friends, fans and NYAA supporters join us to honor our athletes, coaches and sponsors. Cheer on the players as they parade around the fields. Enjoy the music from the Northwestern Lehigh High School Band and Soloist. Stay for their opening games immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony! Visit http://www.

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LCTI January Students of the Month Announced

The administration, faculty and staff of Lehigh Career and Technical Institute have selected the January 2012 Students of the Month. Award recipients are selected by the instructor of each respective lab in recognition of their achievement during the previous month.

From Northern Lehigh, Nicholas Demko Welding Technology, Amber Newhard Early Care & Education of Young Children Level 1, Kenneth Thornton Advertising Design/Commercial Art, Alyssa Lancsak Commercial Baking, Brent Novitsky Precision Machine Tool Technology Level 1.

From Northwestern Lehigh, Austin Oldt Plumbing and Heating, Dale Bernhard Culinary Arts, Hailey Kramer Early Care & Education of Young Children Level 1, Adam Dietrich Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology, Daniel Daly Diesel Medium/Heavy Truck Technology, Kellsie Demkovitz Cosmetology Level 1, Larissa Toribio Advertising Design/ Commercial Art Level 1, Canon Huffort Masonry, Stephanie Miller Dental Technology, Tyler Leisher Computer Maintenance Technology, Brad Nagle Drafting/Computer Aided Design.

Daily Lessons Field Trips DaVinci Center Iron Pigs Quiet Valley Farm Swimming and much more!

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Concordia Lutheran Church A LCMS Congregation “We believe in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.”

Worship: Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: Sunday 10:30 am

Concordia Lutheran Academy “Where faith and education meet.”

We serve Daycare, preschool, full-day kindergarten thru grade 8.

We score in the top 10 percentile of schools nationally on standardized tests.

We have before and after care programs.

3285 Pheasant Drive, Northampton PA 18067 Phone: 610-262-8500 website: www.concordiaLV.org

Join us for fun & learning this summer! margieg@bethanywes.org www.bethanywes.org

Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday Year Round Programs L.L.C.C. enrolls children regardless of national origin, race, color, religion or gender.

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER PROGRAM Grades K – 5 Full Time & Part Time Enrollment Ends May 1, 2012 Bethany Wesleyan Church  675 Blue Mountain Dr., Cherryville  610-767-1910

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Easter Happenings at Bethany Wesleyan Church

St. Peter’S United ChUrCh of ChriSt 8142 Valley View Road, Northampton

Country-Style Ham Supper

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES at 5:00 & 7:00 PM Communion

SatUrday, aPril 28, 2012 4-7 PM Tickets are $9.50 for adults $4.50 for children ages 6-12 Free for children ages 5 and younger To order tickets, please call 610-837-1098, by April 23.

No tickets will be sold at the door.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7 11 am - 1 pm A fun Easter activity for children ages 0-12

EASTER SERVICES Saturday, April 7 at 5:00 PM Sunday, April 8 at 9:00 & 10:30 AM Guests Welcome Membership Not Required to Attend

K nown For Our Spectacular Baskets United Presbyterian Church Basket Social 6750 PA Rt. 873 Slatington (formerly at Schnecksville Fire Co.) Sat. April 28th – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sun. April 29th – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Drawing Starts 2 p.m. Sun TICKETS WITH 25 CHANCES - $5 OR *4 TICKETS WITH 2 FREE - $20 (That’s 150 Chances)

*PRESALE TILL 4/22 SPECIAL TICKET $250 Cash Only 250 Tickets Sold $5 Each or *3 for $10

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Kitchen Open/Take Out/Eat In

Bethany Wesleyan Church

675 Blue Mountain Drive Cherryville, PA 18035 610 767-1239 www.bethanywes.org

Soups – BBQ’s – Pasta Salad Hot Dogs – Drinks – Baked Goods Tickets Available at Slatington Library William’s Catering/Susie’s Shady Nook Hallman’s Service Station/U.P.C. Members and Church Office

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Church Directory KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W - 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45 am All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton 610-377-2675 W – 10 am, SS 9 am Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 Mass - Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton 570-386-3870 W 8:15/10:30 am SS (all ages) 9:15 am Bethany Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 am & 6 pm SS 9 am Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 W 9 am & Children’s Programs 10:30 am Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 am SS 9 am Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 am & Small Study Groups, 11:15 am Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W - 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935 HA W 11 am SS 10 am Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30 am, S.S. 9:15 am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 am SS 10:15 am Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 am, SS 9 am Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton 610-262-8500 W 9 am SS 10:15 Covenant United Methodist Church Danielsville 610-837-7517 HA W - 8 & 10:30 am SS 9:15 Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 W 10:15 am; SS 9 am Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 H/C W 10:30 am SS 9 am Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 am SS. 10:15 am Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 am SS 9 am

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W 8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am First UCC Palmerton W 9 am SS 10 am Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 10:30 am SS 9:00 am God’s Missionary Church Northampton SS 9:30 am W 10:30am & 7pm Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 HA W 8:30 & 11 am SS 9:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville W 8 am, 9:45 am & 10:45 SS 9:30 (N) Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 W and Kids Church 9 & 10:45 am (N) Grace United Church of Christ Northampton.

W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 am Heidelberg Union CC Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 am SS 9:45 am Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 S.S. 9:30 am W 10:45 am (N) Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA) W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am (N) Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA) W 8/10:30 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W 10 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton 610-681-5200 W 10:15 am, S.S. 9 am Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9:00 am & 10:30 am Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield W 10 am (N)

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 am Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli 610-298-3020 W 10:00 am McMichaels United Methodist Church McMichaels 570-629-1136 Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 SS 9:30 W 10:15 am & 6 pm Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W 10:30 am SS 9:30 am Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville W 9:30 am, SS 11 am (N) Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, Fellowship 10:30 am Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 8:45 am Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10:30 am Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 am, SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 am SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA) W - 9 am – N SS 10:30 am St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA) W 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton 610-377-2972 W 9 am, SS 10:30 am

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Church Directory St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 Mass daily at 8:30 am, Mass Sat Evening 4:30. Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 am St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA) W at 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 SS 9 am W 10:15 am St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 SS 9 am, W 10:15 am, Communion 1st Sun. of month St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 am, SS 9 am St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. 610-826-4972 W 10:15 am

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W 10 am, Bible Study Wed 7 pm Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Rejoicing- 4th Sunday of every month United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30, SS –9:30 Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA) W 8 & 10:30 am, Children Church 10:30 (N) Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist Church 610-767-8939 W 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am

Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 W 10 am, SS. 9 am (N) Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 am, W 10:30 am (N Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 9 am, 10:15 SS Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W 10:30 am, SS 9:30 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 9 am, W 10:30 am (N) * Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to our office at 4685 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088 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

Spread The Good Word VBS

Ben Salem United Church of Christ, 1965 Church Hill Road (near Andreas) will hold the Annual Vacation Bible School for 2012 from June 25-29, 6:30 to 9 at the Church. The theme for this year is: "Amazing Wonders".

All children are welcome to attend. Pre-register by visiting our website at www.bensalemucc.com or call 570-386-3072.

Slatington Presbyterian Preschool Registration

Slatington Presbyterian Preschool is now accepting registrations for the 2012-2013 preschool year. Classes are for 3 and 4 year olds. For more information, contact Karen Weaver, Preschool Director at 610-767-6546

St. Nick’s Berlinsville

Holy Week services; Holy Thursday April 6 at 7 p.m., Good Friday 3 p.m., Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 8 pm, and Easter Sunday Masses 8, 9:30 and 11 am.

For a full listing of Holy Week events and services, visit online at atwww.StNicholasWalnutport.

ParishesOnLine.com or call 610-767-3107. St. Nicholas Church is located in Lehigh Township at 1152 Oak Road, Walnutport (on Rt. 946, Berlinsville).

Spring at Bethany!

Good Friday Services on April 6 at 5:00 & 7:00 pm with Communion. Nursery provided. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for children ages 0-12. NEW Encounter Saturday Night Service will begin on April 7 at 5:00 pm. Easter Morning Services will be held on April 8 at 9:00 and 10:30 am in the sanctuary and gym. Family Worship Service at 10:30 in the Castle.

ZUMBA, Co-Ed Vollyball and basketball are held at the Church gym, call for times.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 am. Wednesday night activities begin at 5:00 pm with Soup & Salad followed by classes/ activities for adults, youth and children beginning at 6:30 pm. For more information, please call the church office at 610-767-1239, or visit us online @ www. bethanywes.org.

Ebenezer

A “Living With Loss” support group will meet at Ebenezer on Thursday evenings, April 12 to May 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Led by a counseling professional, the group will

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Spread The Good Word share experiences and coping strategies to deal with the myriad of emotions following the loss of a loved one.

This program is free to participants due to the generous sponsorship of Heintzelman Funeral Home. Advanced registration is required.

To register or for more information, please call Diakon Family Life Services at 610-682-1337 or 1-888-499-2699 (toll-free).

Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Nursery School 1235 Main St., Northampton is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year for ages 2-4.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2012. Class size is limited.

For more information or to arrange a visit call the church at (610) 262-2668

Easter Week at Assumption BVM

Assumption BVM Catholic Church, 649 W Washington Street Slatington would like to invite you to join us Easter Week.

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our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was shed on the cross for our salvation!

Rahab found grace through faith in God, and her life was transformed! She married a prince of Israel, became the great-great grandmother of King David, and is in the bloodline of Jesus Christ!

Hear this full message at: www.naog.ws/sermons.htm

April 5, Holy Thursday - 7 pm Mass of the Last Supper & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, April 6 Good Friday, 3 pm - Stations of the Cross, 7 pm - Good Friday Liturgy & Veneration of the Cross. April 7 Holy Saturday - 12 Noon - Blessing of the Easter Baskets, 8 pm - Easter Vigil. April 8 Easter Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 am Mass

Spring BaSket Social Sunday April 22 • Noon-4 PM Emmanuel UCC 509 Hamilton St Bowmanstown Themed baskets, raffle, door prizes, baked goods.

Kitchen will be open.

FMI 610-852-2707 or email eucc4all@ptd.net

Denise G. Pierce May 4, 1963 – March 13, 2012

Our family wants to thank everyone for all the love and support you have shown us throughout Denise’s long, hard-fought battle against her malignant brain tumor. She never gave up and was determined to beat this terrible disease but her body was robbed of the strength to keep on fighting.

We are so appreciative of all of your prayers, cards, flowers, monetary donations, casseroles, baked goods and visits to our home.

Denise loved when people stopped by to see her.

We lost our beautiful angel, but she left all of us such wonderful and special memories. Her radiant smile will be with us forever.

God Bless all of your for caring and showing her your love.

Sincerely, The Family of Denise (Rex) Pierce

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3B Jake Rosenblatt; Sr. P Brian Zesch; Jr. C Damin Muth; Jr. OF/P Tyler Graeff • Newcomers: Jr. 3B/OF/P Adam Schneck; Jr. 1B/P Jeff Kurtz; Jr. OF/P Jordan Jones; Jr. 2B/SS Aidan Flynn; Jr. OF Brandon Evans; Jr. P Tyler Duff; Jr. OF Tim Baranek; Soph.

by Tyler Trumbauer

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Spring Sports Preview Baseball

Northern Lehigh: • Coach: Erv Prutzman (6th season, 53-55) • Last year: 18-5 overall, 14-2 in CL • Postseason: Beat Southern Lehigh in CL semifinals; lost to Pen Argyl in CL final; beat Pine Grove in D-11 2A quarterfinals; lost to Salisbury in D-11 final.

• Returnees: Sr. C Kirk Bender; Sr. OF Kyle Schomp; Sr. OF Trevor Yashur • Newcomers: Jr. IF/OF Dan Gonzalez; Jr. IF/P Cody Hallman; Jr. OF/P Ryan Martinez; Jr. INF/OF/P Eli Oswald; Sr. INF Branden Papay; Jr. INF/P Luke Pierce; Jr. OF Kris Seiler; Sr. 1B/P Joel Seyler; Jr. OF Drake Steele; Sr. INF Ryan Trexler; Sr. P/1B Kyle Wasilkowski; Sr. C Matt Williams • Outlook: The Bulldogs lost their entire starting infield and their top four pitchers from 2011 to graduation. Most people are expecting the Bulldogs to bow out of the spotlight in the Colonial League. I expect them to fall from their prominence, but expect them to have a shot for the playoffs in May. Northampton: • Coach: Mick Sugra (2nd Season, 14-9) • Last year: 14-9 overall, 9-5 in LVC • Postseason: Beat Stroudsburg in District 11 4A quarterfinals; lost to Nazareth in district semifinals.

• Returnees: Jr. C Cody Kramer; Sr. P/OF/1B Nate Fritzinger; Sr. P matt Yanek; Sr. P Jeff Sell; Sr. IF Ryan Duch • Newcomers: Sr. P.1B Jordan Vitkauskas; Jr. 3B/P Eli Shoemaker; Sr. P Jarad Hansler • Outlook: Northampton is boasting experience on the hill, but is lacking it in the field. They will surely be there for district playoffs, but making the LVC playoffs will be tough.

Parkland: • Coach: Tony Galucy (10th season, 158-33) • Last year: 18-5 overall, 11-3 LVC • Postseason: Beat Emmaus in LVC semi-finals and Nazareth in LVC final; Lost to Easton in District 11 4A quarterfinals.

• Returnees: Sr. P/3B Matt Hurd; Sr. P Adam Fye; Sr. 1B Kyle Stinner; Sr. 2B Nick Rabasco; Sr. SS Cody Callahan; Sr.

Bach & Handel

The Bach & Handel Chorals Presents its 2012 Passion, Easter Concert on Saturday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. at historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Jim Thorpe. Joining the 42 member Chorale is a 21 member festival orchestra and four world renowned guest soloists. The concert features compositions and orchestrations composed by and piano pieces performed by Founder, Artistic Director and Conductor Randall Douglas Perry.

The featured work is Perry’s “Mass in D Major” composed in 2003.

The afternoon program also includes Perry’s “In Tribute to My Father” and works by Bach and Handel which salute the Chorale’s namesakes from the Baroque Era: George Frideric Handel’s Coronation Anthem No. 1 “Zadok the Priest”; Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Gratias Agimus Tibi” from the “Mass in B Minor” and the opening chorus of Bach’s Cantata BWV 74 “Wer mich Liebet...”

For more information and tickets visit online at http:// bhchorale.org and call 570-325-4794.

GNLCC 18th Annual Spirit Award

Greg Soltis, has been chosen to receive The 18th Annual Spirit Award presented by the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce (GNLCC), partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. TheawardwillbepresentedonMonday April 16 at Iron Lakes Country Club, Orefield at 6:00 p.m. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, and the awards program.

Everyone is invited to join with the GNLCC and the community to honor Greg. For more details and to reserve your dinner contact Ellie Passman, 610-739-1518.

Patty Brosky’s Beauty Salon 489 Walnut Drive (Pennsville) Northampton For Appointments

Phone: (610) 261-2013 Cuts, Styles, Perms, Colors

Thursdays & Fridays Senior Citizens’ Day 62+

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EarthDay Clean-Up Bake Oven Volunteers are needed to help clean up Bake Oven Knob on April 21. Bring your gloves and join the Heidelberg Township EAC on Saturday morning from 10am-12pm, to celebrate Earth Day and help beautify our local scenic outlook. Groups will be meeting in the large parking lot at the top of the hill along the Appalachian Trail. Trash bags will be provided. Event will be rain or shine.

For more information email heidelbergtwpeac@ gmail.com.

Slatington The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will sponsor a clean up day on Saturday April 21 beginning at 9 am. The cleanup held in conjunction with Earth Day will help beautify public recreation areas in Slatington. Areas to be cleaned include the West End Playground, Victory Park, Slatington Trailhead, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the borough line. The commission is still looking for local Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, and area civic organizations to assist in the cleanup. Staging for the cleanup 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

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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 on Saturday April 28. Consider giving a few hours of your time to help keep Slatington's trails and parks clean!

Walnutport The Walnutport Canal Association’s annual canal cleanup is scheduled for Saturday April 28, beginning at 8:00 AM. We’ll be doing a litter patrol over the entire 4 ½ mile stretch of canal and also maintenance projects such as pruning trees, fixing benches, etc. Persons interested in helping should meet at the pavilion and wear long pants and long sleeved shirts. Everyone is welcome to help. Helping with the canal cleanup is a great way for high school students to earn a few hours towards their graduation requirement. Thrivent Financial will supply coffee, donuts and lunch.

Can’t make it out to one of these cleanups? Grab a trash bag and some gloves and clean up the area around your home. Help make the community look beautiful and help the environment at the same time!

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SADD Prom Promise

(L-R) Caleb Johnson and Aimee Oertner.

Recently, the Northern Lehigh High School SADD organization won two grants through efforts of the students. The first grant was for $900 to help pay for t-shirts for the students. To be eligible for the grant, the SADD group organized a "Pledge" for prom season. NLHS came up with the "Prom Promise" that students signed when they purchased tickets for the prom. If students signed the "Prom Promise" they were eligible to receive a SADD t-shirt. The shirt reads "I VOW TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS." On the front of

the red shirt was the SADD National logo. As of press time, 62 students signed the Prom Promise.

SADD also plans to give t-shirts away during the sale of Senior Farewell tickets the week of April 16-20 if seniors sign "The Night of Life" contract. SADD's goal is to give out all 150 t-shirts for students vowing to make good decisions.

For the second grant, SADD worked in cooperation with the junior and senior class officers and advisors to write Public Address Announcements promoting family values to be fed during the Prom and Farewell by the DJs. There was a very strict protocol that had to be followed including how many times per hour the announcement would be heard at the events.

By fulfilling the requirements for the grant, the NLHS SADD group earned a $1,300 grant that will cover the cost of the DJs at both the Prom and the Farewell.

Officers for SADD are the following: President Caleb Johnson, Vice President Aimee Oertner, Treasurer Dalton Johnson, Secretary Marissa Fatzinger

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Spinal Care Center

D.O.T. Exam Licensed Massage Therapists Prescribed Exercise & Fitness Programs Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. v Sat by appt. only

NL Prom Promise PSA’s •Underage drinking makes our highways less safe, our schools less effective, and our future less certain. Alcohol and teenagers don’t mix, especially not on prom night. If you are underage, don’t drink.

•If you’re underage, the pressures to try alcohol are real. So are the consequences: car crashes, fights, drowning, rape, and addiction. Do yourself a favor, know the facts. They are sobering.

•Prom, it is finally here. Unfortunately, prom means parties and alcohol. Remember, if you are under 21, it's against the law to drink. But did you know that people under 21 cannot have ANY alcohol in their bloodstream under the state's Zero Tolerance Law? And if caught, you could face severe penalties. Before you drink, THINK. •You and your friends are finally at the prom.

You've found the perfect outfit, and you have shown up looking great. Don’t ruin your night with the dangers of alcohol. Alcohol is a leading cause of death and injury among young people.

Play it smart. Don’t drink.

•Did you know? Alcohol is responsible for more than 2,000 deaths of people ages 15 to 20 each year. Don’t be another statistic, especially not on the night of prom. Think before you drink.

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“Meet and Greet” at Lehigh Gap Nature Center The D&L Trail Tenders, the volunteer arm of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, will hold a “Meet and Greet” for the public at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center on April 14 at 9 a.m.

D&L Outreach Coordinator, Dennis Scholl, will present a half-hour program on volunteer opportunities within the Trail Tenders program.

Trail Tenders members will be on hand to explain local programs and answer questions.

The Trail Tenders maintain the D&L Trail from Easton to White Haven and are known for their efforts to eradicate invasive plants along the trail and preserve the trail’s historic canal locks

Accepting Applications Lincoln Manor Apartments One and Two BR Apartments plus One BR Accessible Apartments Security Deposit, One year Lease, and Income Verifications required.

Call or write: Lincoln Manor, 320 Oak St. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-767-9232 TDD 711

Managed by: Grosse and Quade Management Co. 215-855-8700

and other structures. There are five Trail Tenders chapters: Hugh Moore Park in Easton, Lehigh Valley, Catasauqua/North Catasauqua, Northern Lehigh and Carbon County. The April 14 “Meet and Greet” is designed for people interested in volunteering with the Northern Lehigh and Carbon County chapters. Refreshments will be served.

To reach Lehigh Gap Nature Center, travel 1.5 miles from the Main Street/Rt. 873 intersection in Slatington and bear right onto Paint Mill Road.

Proceed on Paint Mill under Rt. 873 bridge, then continue straight until you see signs for the LGNC. For more information, call the LGNC at (610) 760-8889.

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that is building the D&L Trail and fostering stewardship of historical, cultural and natural resources along the historic canals and railroads that transported anthracite coal from mines to markets in eastern Pennsylvania. To learn more about the D&L, visit www.delawareandlehigh.org .

For more information about the “Meet and Greet,” contact dennis@delawareandlehigh.org , or call 610-923-3548 x225.

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Extra Point Continued from Page 30 C/OF Zack Merkle; Fr. SS/P Chris Rabasco; Jr. 1B/OF Nate Case • Outlook: The Trojans need to get experience in their pitching staff. They only have one returning starting picher in Hurd. Galucy is looking for the plethora of returning upperclassmen to score runs to keep pressure off of the young pitchers.

Lehighton: • Coach: Brian Polaha (3rd season, 30-18) • Last year: 12-10 overall, 7-5 MVC • Postseason: Lost to Pleasant Valley in MVC semifinals; lost to Northwestern in District 11 3A quarterfinals.

• Returnees: Jr. C Jacen Nalesnik; Sr. 3B/1B Alex Storm; Sr. OF Anthony Farole; Sr. OF Steve Shanton; Sr. INF/P AJ Wenrich; Sr. P/2B Parker David • Newcomers: Jr. P/INF Josh Kern; Soph. INF/P James Franco; Sr. OF Jayden Hensley; Soph. OF/P Anthony Rossino • Outlook: Polaha was being very realistic about his season when I asked him what his outlook was on it, “I’m hopeful that we can make the MVC playoffs and hopefully qualify for District [11] play. However, inexperience on the mound and in the infield might make those goals difficult.” It is a good possibility that the Indians will make the playoffs. It will take a few weeks of games to decipher Lehighton’s chacnes.

Palmerton: • Coach: Tom Smelas ( 9th season, 45-96) • Last year: 4-16 overall, 3-13 in CL • Returnees: Sr. 2B Aaron Cook; Sr. P/INF Tyler Svetik; Sr. OF Tanner Gutekunst; Sr. OF Mike Horvath; Sr. INF/C Mike Sander; Jr. P/DH/1B Ryan Saylor; Jr. P/INF CJ Cressman; Jr. OF/C Nick Fiouris; Jr. C/P Lee Kuntz • Newcomers: Sr. 1B/P Cody Geist; Sr. P/INF/OF Brett Snyder; Jr. P/INF Cody Peters; Jr. 1B Alex Zmeyski • Outlook: Experience runs through this roster. These players haven’t experience winning very often which could hurt them. Palmerton is the underdog in the North Division and they will need to notch some early wins if they want to stay out of the basement.

Northwestern: • Coach: Len Smith (30th season, 333-279) • Last year: 13-9 overall, 9-7 in CL • Postseason: Beat Lehighton in District 11 3A quarterfinals; lost to Pottsville in D-11 3A semifinals.

• Returnees: Sr. OF Payton Bachman; Sr. 3B Ty Cunningham; Sr. 2B Austin Kelly; Sr. 1B Matt Maher; Sr. P/ OF Mitchell Snyder; Sr. SS/P Talon Williams; Sr. P/3B Dave Dorney; Sr. P/SS Kyle Lutton; Jr. P/OF Richard Perry • Newcomers: Sr. P/OF Tyler Bartholomew; Jr. 2B/P Dan Hunsberger; Jr. P/Of Alex Smith; Soph. C/P Collin Breidinger; Fr. OF/C Nick Rodrigues • Outlook: This roster is almost identical to last year’s successful team. They should be in thick of it all season and will be competing for a spot in the Colonial League playoffs.

Softball

Northern Lehigh: • Coach: Jon DeFrain (First year) • Last year: 12-9 overall, 9-7 in CL • Postseason: Lost to North Schuylkill in quarterfinals of D-11 2A tournament • Returnees: Sr. OF Allison Beltz; Sr. C Megan Filchner;

Jr. 1B Sarah Frantz; Soph. P Kaelah Horwath; Jr. IF/OF Amber Kibler; Soph. IF/OF Cassie Toth • Newcomers: Soph. Kelsey Follweiler; Jr. Jennie Fronheiser; Soph. Chelsea Harlan; Fr. Kianna Marlatt; Fr. Amber Thomas: Soph. Shannon Weil • Outlook: A lot has yet to be determined with this team.

The team can go either way. They can stay at the top of the standings like recent years or falter towards the basement.

DeFrain is staying optimistic, “The coaching staff is very happy with how hard the girls have worked both in the offseason and already worked in the early going of the spring season. All of the girls clearly are determined to continue the Northern Lehigh Softball tradition.” I’m going to be pessimistic and expect a rebuilding period to ensue.

Northampton: • Coach: Sally Whittaker-Kahn (Fourth season, 44-26) • Last year: 15-9 overall, 9-5 in LVC • Postseason: Lost to Bethlehem Catholic 4-1 in the LVC semifinals. In the District 11 4A tournament, defeated Pocono Mountain East 2-0 and Parkland 5-0, but lost to Pleasant Valley 1-0 in semifinals.

• Returnees: Sr. CF Jesi Cericola; Sr. C/UT Katie Clancy; Sr. P/1B Kathyrn Dalton; Sr. C Shelby Fabian; Sr. 3b Ashley Gildner • Newcomers: Jr. 2B/OF Lauren Brosky; Jr. OF Erin Tiwold; Jr. SS/2B Megan Tiwold; Soph. OF Taylor Kerbacher • Outlook: The K-Kids are said to be the favorite in the North Division of the LVC after strong finish to last season and having most of the players on that roster returning.

Seniors are prevalent on this team and that experience can take these girls far in to the palyoffs.

Parkland: • Coach: Barry Search (3rd season, 23-14) • Last year: 13-8 overall, 8-6 in LVC • Postseason: Lost to Northampton 5-0 in District 11 4A quarterfinals • Returnees: Sr. 3B Jackie Oertner; Sr. 3B Shelby Belzecky; Sr. OF Kate Morgan; Sr. 1B Kristie Smerdon; Sr. OF Morgan Snyder; Sr. OF/C Jessica Warner; Sr. 2B Kylie Kline; Jr. P Kiera Heleva; Soph. 1B/P Morgan Rentzheimer • Newcomers: Jr. OF Danielle Clune; Jr. C Sarah Karmosky; Jr. OF Megan Muthand; Jr. OF Danielle Berman; Soph. 2B Alexis Oakley; Fr. SS/2B Emma Varrato • Outlook: Seniors are again the moral of this story. If they can get things going in their direction, the lady Trojans will be tough.

Lehighton: • Coach: Todd Weaver (3rd season, 13-25) • Last year: 6-12 overall, 3-9 in MVC • Returnees: Sr. SS Emily Kollar; Sr. CF Krysten Breiner; Sr. C Jena Smith; Sr. P/OF Julianna Evans; Sr. P/OF/IF Krista Rehrig • Newcomers: Jr. IF/OF Sam Snyder • Outlook: Weaver has high hopes for his squad, “We have all of our varsity team from last year returning so I fully expect that with the experience and talent we have on the team, that we should be right in there for the MVC playoff hunt as well as the [District 11 playoff hunt].” With most of their roster from 2011 returning, look for Weavers expectations to come true.

Palmerton: • Coach: Glenn Reimer (4th season, 19-41) • Last year: 7-11 overall, 5-11 in CL

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A man named, John Smith, moved to Arizona and bought a donkey from an old farmer named Ken for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

The next day, Ken drove up and said, “Sorry, but I have some bad news, The donkey died.”

“Well, then, just give me the money back,” said Mr. Smith “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.” Replied Ken “OK, then. Just unload the donkey,” said Mr. Smith.

“What ya going to do with him?” asked Ken. “I’m going to raffle him off,” said Mr. Smith.

“You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!” uttered Ken. “Sure can. Watch me. I just won’t tell that he’s dead,” said Mr. Smith.

A month later Ken met up with the man and asked, “What happened with that dead donkey?”

“I raffled him off, I did. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars a piece and made a profit of $998,” said Mr. Smith.

“Didn’t anyone complain?” inquired Ken. “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back,” said Mr. Smith.

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A Touch of Dutch 11 Abril, 1957 Der Sunndaag iss widder der Daag, wo Pallem Sunndaag gheese watt.

Des iss der Daag, wo gefeiert watt fer die Zeit, wo Yeesus noch Yerusalem geridde iss un sie hen Pallem Bledder in der Schtross gelegt, wie er kumme iss. Nau deel Bicher saage in Anglisch „Branches“ awwer mer hen yuscht geleese, as die Pallem Beem in seller Daag ken Nescht ghatt hen, as es Pallem Bledder waare. Viel Karriche yuuse was sie Pallem Bledder heese, awwer mer sin gsaagt warre, as des net der Ort Pallem Bledder sin, was sell Zeit gewaxe sin.

Die nadierliche Pallem Baam sin arrig raar un die Bledder waere arrig deier, so watt nau en Ort Weide, as efters en Palm gheese watt, geyuust in der Karriche.

18 Abril, 1957 Der Griedunnerschdaag iss widder do un sell meent en groossi Schissel voll Biddre Zelaat, adder deel Leit saage ‚Pissabet’, muss uff der Disch uff den Daag. Un no der neegscht Daag iss der Karfreidaag. In unsere Familye iss sei Lewes net gschafft warre uff seller Daag un es schteckt als noch in mer, as mer genunk schaffe kann, wann mer schafft die annere Daage darrich die Woch, as mer seller Daag abnemme kann fer an der Heiland denke. Un no kummt der Oschderdaag, wo al hallich un froh sin. Scheene Gleeder un in der Karrich geh iss es Watt fer seller Daag. Uff seller Daag sin leere Sitz raar un der neegscht Sunndaag sin die volle Sitz raar. Unser Winsch graad nau iss, as al unser Leser scheene un halliche Oschdere hen.

Do iss guder Advice fer yunge Maed, wo ken Mann finne kenne. Es scheint net viel zu hawwe vun selle. Die Menschde gleicke die Buuwe gschwint genunk, awwer wann ebber iss, as Druwwel hot fer eener finne, des iss was zu duh.

(En aldi Fraa hot mer gsaagt des hedde sie als geduh Yaahre zerick.) En yung Maedel muss in der Hinkelschtall geh owets, wann die Haahne uff der Rooscht sin. Sie muss die Rooscht schiddle un wann no en Haahne greht, sell meent, as sie glei en Mann finnt.

- Florence Baver April 11, 1957 This Sunday is again the day which is called Palm Sunday. This is the day which is commemorated for the time when Jesus rode to Jerusalem and the people laid Palm leaves in the street when he came. Now some books say in English, ‘branches’, but we just read that palm trees in that time did

not have branches, that they were palm leaves.

Many churches use what they call palm leaves, but we were told that they are not a type of palm leaves, that grew in that time. The natural palm trees are very rare and the leaves would be very expensive; so now a type of willow, that is often called a palm, is used in churches.

April 18, 1957 Green Thursday (Maundy Thursday) is here again and that means a large bowl of dandelion salad (or as some say ‘Pissabet’) must be on the table this day. And then the next day is Good Friday. In our family we never worked on that day and it still sticks in my mind that one can do enough work when he works on the other days throughout that week that he can take off Friday to think about the Savior. And then comes Easter where all are happy and joyous. Nice clothing and church attendance are the word for that day.

On that day empty pews are rare and then on the following Sunday full pews are rare. Our wish right now is that all our readers have a nice, happy Easter.

Here is good advice for young girls who can’t find a man. There doesn’t appear to be many of them. Most are fond of boys soon enough, but when someone has trouble to find one, this is what to do. (An elderly lady told me they did this years ago.) The young girl must go in the chicken coop in the evening when the roosters are on the roost. She must shake the roost and if a rooster crows, she will soon find a man.

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Senior Citizens Corner Following are the menu selections for the period 4/5 to 4/20 for the Lehigh County Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center - Slatington Senior Community Center (610) 767-1250 - Cherryville Senior Center (610) 767-2977 Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

Thursday, April 5 – Old-fashioned Meatloaf w/ Gravy; Whipped Potatoes; Peas & Carrots; Wheat Bread; Banana Friday, April 6 – “Closed” Good Friday Monday, April 9 – Chicken Marsala; Wax Beans; Buttered Noodles; Wheat Bread; Tapioca Pudding Tuesday, April 10 – Country Fried Steak w/ Mushroom Gravy; Cottage Fried Potatoes; Carrots; Wheat Bread; Apple Wedges Wednesday, April 11 – Baked Pork Loin; Mashed Potatoes; Peas & Pearl Onions; Rye Bread; Diced Peaches; BB: Meatloaf Thursday, April 12 – Beef Stew; Mixed Veggies; Biscuit; Fruit Cocktail Friday, April 13 – Stuffed Shells w/Tomato Sauce; Green Beans; Applesauce; Wheat Roll; Brownie Monday, April 16 – Stuffed Cabbage w/Tomato Sauce; Mashed Potatoes; Carrots; Wheat Bread; Sugar Cookies Tuesday, April 17 – Orange Glazed Chicken; Rice; Pacific Blend Veggies; Wheat Bread; Pudding

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Swing Into Spring

The next meeting of the Indianland garden club will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; program begins at 7 p.m. Speaker Michael Balik will discuss composting.

Members may bring the following specimens for judging: tulip, daffodil, hyacinth, columbine, crocus, lily of the valley, bleeding heart, hellebore, muscari, and/or any wildflower. Houseplants are African Violet, cactus, and succulent. Artistic design includes: Hippity Hop - a right angle arrangement; Touch of Spring - a 5" miniature; and Over the Rainbow - your own interpretation.

There will be light refreshments, the program and a brief business meeting. For more information, call 610-767-8420.

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The Feature Room display at the Heritage Center, 410 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, is now a group of photographs by Palmerton-area photographers. The Heritage Center is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week. Phone 610-824-6954 for a recording listing the hours each day. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.

March Birthday Kids: Louise, Ed, Aggie & Joan

March over to Northampton Sr. Ctr.

There was a lot of green at the Northampton Sr. center as the folks celebrated St. Patty's day with a party. The party was enhanced with entertainment from "The Hinkle Family". Goodies like green punch, snacks and of course, corned beef and cabbage were enjoyed by all.

Spring Break saw us all in our college t's for a monthly birthday celebration.

April will be showering us with more plans.

Visits from our new young friends from Franklin Elementary brighten our day. We'll be painting Easter eggs, making birdhouses, crocheting & knitting class and of course "cards". We look forward to a visit with Pete Bently on the Irish Stick instrument on the 26th.

As always something is always happening at the Northampton Senior Center. Area adults 60+ are welcome, hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-1:30, call Krista at 610-262-4977. We'll be seeing you!

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

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Extra Point Continued from Page 35 • Returnees: Sr. P Martina Herring; Sr. CF Michelle Rickert; Sr. 1B Sierra Miller; Sr. INF/OF Emily Knauss; Sr. 2B/LF Jenna Ritter; Jr. P/OF Steph Buck • Newcomers: Jr. 2B Gabby Alban; Soph. 3B Taylor Hontz • Outlook: The lady Blue Bombers are worried after they lost all-state player Katie Reimer to graduation this past summer. They were a tough team last year and could be this year. There is a lot of senior leadership on this squad. If things go their way, look for them to make a big difference in the postseason.

Northwestern: • Coach: Jennifer Horner (12th season, 159-101) • Last year: 9-11 overall, 9-7 in CL • Returnees: Sr. SS Lauren Horner; Sr. C Katie Williams;

Sr. OF Brooke Heller; Jr. 3B Nicole Metzger; Jr. 2B Blaise Barron; Jr. 1B Steph Papp; Jr. DH Lyndsey Papp; Jr. OF Morgan Cleary; Jr. OF Felicia Heckman • Newcomers: Jr. P Ashley Eden; Fr. P Emily Bennett; Soph. C/OF Calie Rehrig; Soph. OF Kylee Bennett; Soph.

OF Erynn Day • Outlook: This team has good chemistry and camaraderie. Leadership is also prevalent with three returning seniors. Horner had this to say about her outlook on the season, “We are looking to be competitive and go game by game to improve. Making the playoffs is our common goal.”

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Each additional word, per ad, is 25 cents.

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 it 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.

Classifieds EVENTS Garage Sale – April 20th and 21st. 8 – 4 p.m. 4607 Rt. 309 in Schnecksville. Western Wear Clothing, NASCAR, Assorted Household Items, Games, Yard Mulcher (like new), …a little bit of everything. (4/5) HUGE 8 FAMILY GARAGE SALE SLATINGTON – 203 East Church St. Rain or Shine.

4/13 and 4/14 Friday 8-5 Saturday 8 –2. House Hold, Furniture, Appliances, Clothing, Commodore 64, Video Games, I-Pod, Dog Kennel & Crates, Fishing, Beach/Boating inc. props, camper items, hitch & sway bar. (4/5) Gift Card Bingo, Fri. May 18, Vigilant Fire Co, Slatington.

Doors & Kitchen 5 pm, BINGO 7 pm. 26 games. RefreshmentsRaffles & more. 100 Tickets avail $20 at Galio's or at the door. F.M.I. or to reserve tickets call (610) 767-3832. (4/5) Ham & Dandelion – Saturday, April 21 at Christ UCC, Little Moore, Danielsville.

Served country style between 3 & 6 p.m. call Brenda at 610837-0680 for tickets. Deadline is April 8. (4/5) Kimmy's Tours -Mohegan 4/10, Hollywood/Penn National-Night Trip-Horse Racing 4/14 Mount Airy 4/17,Jonah Sight & Sound 4/24,Mohegan Show/Casino Package 5/15 & 6/12 Erhardts 5/23, Foxwood/ Mohegan Sun Conn 7/15 & 16 and More... Call Kim 610-7675805 or www.kimmystours.com (4/5)

Longaberger Basket Bingo & Chinese Auction April 29th at 1:00 p.m. hosted by Manoquesy Lodge # 413 F & A.M. at Klecknersville Ragners Fire Co. 2718 Mountain View Drive 20 games for $20. FMI /Tickets 484221-1692 (4/19)

MYRTLE BEACH,S.C. luxury condo by the beach with 2 pools. Fully equipped and nicely furnished. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, sleeps 8. Many attractions for the entire family. Weekly rentals available, call for information. 610-799-3062 (5/3)

Yard Sale - furniture, clothing, NASCAR, assorted household items including china, flatware, glassware, linens, toys, and more Friday, April 6th 8AM-? on Rt. 329/Nor Bath Blvd. Near Horwith Trucking. (4/5)

PARTY TENTS for rent or Sale - we deliver and set up all our tents. 610-776-6225 www. partytentsforrentbymarty.com (8/30)

Giant Yard Sale & Basket Raffle. Sat., April 14, 8:00am 2:00 pm. Lehighton Rec Center, 243 South 8th St, Lehighton.

FMI: Diane 610-377-5275.

Benefits Lehighton Memorial Swimming pool, projects by the Lehighton Rotary and Family Promise of Carbon County.

FOR RENT Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/13) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rooms, $90-$150 per week. Private and shared bathroom. Furnished apartments $150-$200 per week. All units have color TV, HBO, fridge, M/W, all utilities included, parking available, owner-occupied units. Shown by appointments only. Call 610-760-0700 (12/13)

TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $770 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (4/19) TOWNHOUSE 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C. $840 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169. (4/19)

FOR SALE 1974 Aqua Glass Tri-Hull Boat with 70HP Mercury Motor & Trailer, Garage Kept $1,700 OBO. Call 610-767-6101 (4/5) 2002 4x4 Ford Explorer, Tan, 6 Cylinder, around 140,000 miles. Runs Good. CD & Cassette Player Works. Moon Roof!

Slatington. $3,800 or BEST OFFER! 610-767-6886 (4/5) 4,000 sq. ft. Building – Two Overhead Doors & 10 ft. ceilings. City water & sewer, Office space, 1mi. West of Slatington. $900/mo. + utilities and security.

Call 610-767-8529 (4/19) Easter Goodies. Peanut butter, Peanut Rolled, Peanut rolled peanut butter, butter creme, or coconut creme eggs $6.00 lb or $3.00 1/2.Vanilla minis $4.00 lb. Chocolate covered pretzels.

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Cake pops, marshmallow pops, chocolate pops, or clear toy pops $6.00 dz. pumpkin roll $10.00. Kiffles and nut tossies $4.00 dz. Berlinsville Area Call to order 610-392-1843 or 610392-6549. (4/5)

S & C Unique and Oneof-a-kind Wood and Metal Crafts-Handcrafted by local craftsman and seen at local craft shows. Now, check out our collection by appointment.

Call 610-502-1681. (5/3)

For Sale 1 Acre of Land. Waterfront on Lehigh River, North Whitehall Township. Build a family home or cabin. $58,000.

610-261-2056 or 610- 262-0764.

(5/17)

Solid Oak Antique Desk excel. Condition, 5’ x 3 1/2’ x 3’ Deep $130 obo. Kitty Condo’s Super Condition 5’H – 5 tiers $100/ 4 1/2’ – 4 tiers $70. Call 484-542-2680 (4/5)

Four Factory Mag Wheels – for a Chevy. Excellent condition. $225 for all. Call 570-3865596 (4/5)

Swimming Pool Ladder for deck mounting, used 1 year.

Hayward Pump, like new. Hayward Filter, Also Miscellaneous Items. Call 610-767-0346 or 610850-2859 (4/5)

Granite Island Slab – Black/ Brown/White Multicolored – 3’ x 5’ $250 O.B.O Call 610-7676072 (4/5) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $47.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/20) Hoyt 3D Bow Vectrix 28” Draw Length, 50lb Draw WT. All Accessories Included, Very Fast, Right Handed Call 610-837-3222 (4/5) INSULATION, Great for Pole Buildings (control temperature AND the condensation that rusts your tools and toys), siding underlayment, finishing basements, etc, 7"x17"x1/2", 50 for $25, equals (15) 4'x8' sheets.

Quantity discounts 484-3576320 (4/19)

TAN LOVE SEAT – Hardly Used, Like New - $250. Call 610-262-0854 (4/5) Towamensing Cemetery Four Plots Garden of Devotion Lot # 5 and 6 C/D and C/D $2,500 o.b.o. Call John 610-7678363 (4/19) www.shirtaddicts.com (4/5)

HELP WANTED AVON IS NOW HIRING -Interested in a brochure or signing up to be a representative? Free kit with $10 sign up.

Visit my website: www.youravon.com/lsymons or call Lucia 610-767-0896 (6/28) Exciting Business Opportunity!!! Make money and help customers save money on their electric bills. NO cold selling!

NO inventory to buy! Call Connie 610-657-5832. Independent Associate. (4/19)

Need Amway? All products available upon order. Call Annette at 610-767-3688 I.B.O. (4/5)

Help Wanted After School & Weekends – for yard work & miscellaneous. Northampton and Catasauqua area. Transportation a plus. 610-262-8690 Leave a clear message with name and phone (4/19)

Rough Cut Lumber. Mostly red oak, some poplar and pine.

5-12' long, 1-2"thick, 4-15’: wide. $1.50 bd/ft. Cherryville.

Richard 610-217-1682 (4/5)

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relining specialist! We build em, and stone veneer. Call The Chimney Doc, Before Your House Makes the News! 570325-5727 (4/11) A.P. EXCAVATING & CONCRETE. PA#021097 Footers, Block Walls, Foundations, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers. Water & Electrical lines installed. Large Field cutting, Hauling. Large & Small Backhoe, Specializing in tight area digging. Snowplowing.

Fully insured. 484-221-4200 OR 610-737-9585 (5/17) BW LAWNCARE – It PAYS to get free estimates. Call 610-2625654. (7/19) Concrete & Stamp Concrete – sidewalks, patios, drive ways, hot tub slabs and skid loader service and pool excavating.

Free Estimates. Call Brad at 484-623-4222 or 484-695-2233 (5/3) G&S Masonry – we do concrete, chimney & all types of brickwork. Fully insured and experienced. PA 088267 Call 484-896-0470 (5/3) Hand Quilting -Union Lutheran quilters will hand quilt any size quilt top for you. For more information call Union Lutheran Church ,Schnecksville Pa. at 610-767 6884 (4/5) Hill Street Children's Center has been providing quality child care in the area since 1976. We are a non-profit and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and are proud to be rated as a PA Keystone Star 2 Center. We currently have open enrollment for infant care (6 weeks- 12 months old) in a caring and enriching environment. We incorporate exploration, time outdoors, and flexibility to meet your child's schedule and needs. We are open 6am-6pm, M-F. Part time care is available.

Call Miranda at 610-767-4102 ext. 1 to find out more! (4/19)

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Home Health Care for your loved one. Light housekeeping, meals, appointments etc. Experience with References. Kathy 610-248-0905 (4/19) Oil Heat Service - cleanings save oil, 24/7 Emergency Service, Water Heater replacement, plumbing, domestic water coils cleaned, furnaces, boilers, we do it all. 40 years experience.

Bruce Beltz 610-759-5765 anytime. (5/17) TAX SEASON IS HERE Wenz Tax Service is offering great service at prices starting at $70. Referral bonuses are also available. Call Today! 484-3301125 (4/5) TIMS SHARPENING SERVICE Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610767-5171. (8/16) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS.Call Dave’s Cell 570657-1063. (12/13) We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth's Disposal 610-262-9021 or 610-8425684. (12/13)

WANTED ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES – Always scouting for Indian, Harley, European or select Japanese bikes. Preferably garage or barn kept and not running.

Also Gas Pumps, Signs, Etc. Pre-1965 Scotty Aero Campers and Rat Rods. CA$H NOW! 570-325-5727 (4/11) 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 (12/13) Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (6/21) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/13)

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 Rte. 873, Slatington PA 18080. 610-767-9046 (12/13)

PERSONALS Wanted Female who is looking for nice good man. Clean no smoker or drunk for long term relationship. Friend, companion, affection. 5'8" medium build, 65 years. Wants female slim or medium build non smoker. Please write PO BOX 130 Nazareth, PA 18064. (4/19)

Motorcycles & ATVs – Cash Paid. Call Jason – 610-780-6969 (5/17)

7th Annual Victory Park Disc Golf Tourney

Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-767-9135 (12/13)

The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will host the 7th Annual Victory Park Open (Disc Golf Tournament) on Saturday May 5 at 1 PM in Victory Park, Slatington. Each golfer will play 18 holes. Registration is limited to the first 45 people.

Post tournament food will be available in the pavilion.

Registration forms are available at Slatington Borough Hall, NL Sporting Goods, NL High School or by emailing slatrec@ptd.net You can also Facebook us at Slatington Parks & Recreation for more information. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information call (610) 554-4099.

Wanted All Types of unwanted Metal Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (4/5) Wanted unwanted lawn mowers: riding, push, roto tillers & snow blowers. Go-carts & Minibikes. DEAD OR ALIVE. Call Al 610-767-9077 or 484-358-3718.

Free Pick Up. (9/20) WANTED: VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS Paying top $ for tobacco cards, 1948-1952 Bowman, 1952-75 TOPPS, etc. No collection too small Call Todd at T & L Sports 610-703-0790 (4/22)

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2012 Carbon County Home, Garden & Business Expo The Carbon County Chamber of Commerce and the Carbon Builders Association proudly present the 2012 Carbon County Home, Garden & Business Expo to be held on Saturday, April 28 from 11am to 8 pm and on Sunday, April 29 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall.

Have Fun! $ave! Learn & Prosper! This year’s expanded Expo promises to be an extremely worthwhile springtime event and will feature something for everyone! Bring your spouse, family and friends and tour a variety of exciting and informative home, garden and business exhibits, consult with industry experts and attend one of the many educational seminars offered

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throughout the weekend. Plus, enjoy many fun, family oriented activities and enter for the chance to win various door prizes as well as the Grand Prize Drawing, a $900 Weber Grill courtesy R.F. Ohl. For more information on exhibition and/or membership, call the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at 610-379-5000 or the Carbon Builders Association at 610-379-1099 or visit www.

CarbonCountyExpo.com .

The Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall is located off Route 903 at East 10th Street in Jim Thorpe. Admission to the Expo is just $2.00 per person! Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit various Carbon County area food banks and receive $1.00 off admission. Plus, receive an additional $1.00 off with admission coupon available from local area merchants and newspapers. Parking is FREE! Learn more about the 2012 Carbon County Home, Garden & Business Expo at www.CarbonCountyExpo.com .

Larry P. George - 57 on April 4th Ricky Bernhard - 57 on April 5th Kathy Cochran - 64 on April 6th Chad Rapchak - 25 on April 7th Melissa Myers - 23 on April 8th Dixie Howell - 71 on April 10th

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610-390-7707 T.Litchauer Jr - Owner / Operator - PAOAGHIC #003697

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BH

Tree Service, LLC (267) 718-0733 latshaw excavating and hauling donald latshaw

Ph. 610-767-3540 Fax 610-767-3501

Fully insured Free estimates 30 Years experience Basement & Septic System Snow Plowing Walnutport, Pennsylvania

•Pruning •Tree Removal •Stump Grinding •Lot Clearing •Free Estimates

15 Years of Experience “Handling all your tree needs”

Veterans Discount Oil, LLC Heating Oil & Kerosene

PA002095

Lower Your Oil & Electric Bills by Installing a New High Efficiency Heating or Air Conditioning System.

Call Today for a Free Estimate.

Service Contracts Available.

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Now Scheduling AC Tune-Ups!

Serving All Call Today for Low Heating Oil Prices

MasterCard • Visa • Discover • C.O.D. Accepted

Phone 610-760-7035 • Fax 610-760-7036

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422 W. Frank

Home Improvement

SillettCo Fence Inc.

12 New Model Homes

Vinyl

Aluminum Wood

Luxury & Affordable!

DLargest Selection in the area DQuality Modular & Manufactured Homes DEnergy Efficient DResales Available DKnowledgable Sales Staff

Stone Look Arbors & Lattice Free Estimates

484-623-4103 1-888-FENCING Protecting What Matters Most for over a Decade

www.SillettcoFence.com

Pa # 053246

Rt. 145 Walnutport • 610-767-5248 Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 9-8 • Tues. & Wed. 9-5 Fri. 9-4:30 • Closed Sat. & Sun. www.beckerhomesofpa.com

Call SillettCo Fence for ALL of your fencing needs

Ace’s RepAiR & Fix it shop 610 •2 41 • 0 0 49

contracting, electrical, plumbing, & painting.

Windows, Doors, siding, & Decks.

No Job too small James Kocher, palmerton pA#072326

Fully insured • Free estimates

Neff’s Masonry

brian neff 610-392-7400

BRICK • BLOCK • STONE • CHIMNEYS Fully Insured FREE ESTIMATES

MOWING • TRIMMING • AERATING • DETHATCHING MOWING • TRIMMING • AERATING • DETHATCHING MOWING SPRING CLEAN-UP • SMALL LOADER/BACkHOE SERvICE SPRING CLEAN-UP• •SNOW SNOWPLOWING PLOWING FALL CLEAN-UP GRAvEL DRIvEWAy REPAIR/GRADING

484 8035 484 •• 239 239 •• 8035

Phone: 610-767-8674 Cell: 610-509-6469 Walnutport, PA 18088

LICENSED AND INSURED

PA Contractor Registration PA #026802

Mint

HOME IMPROVEMENTS Offering fair pricing, honest contracting and excellent quality work!

We bring your home back to Mint condition!

ROOFING*ALUMINUM WORK*SOFFIT/FASCIA*SEAMLESS GUTTER*DECKS RAILING*WINDOWS*DOORS*FLOORING*CONCRETE*CHIMNEYS*WALLS BLOCK/PAVERS*ADDITIONS*BATHROOMS*KITCHENS*SVC. CONTRACTING GUTTER CLEANING* LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE*PATIO ROOMS

OWNER OWNER OWNER OWNER

ERIC SWANSON ERIC SWANSON SWANSON SWANSON

FULLy INSURED INSURED FULLY INSURED FULLY FULLY

ALL AMERICAN TREE SERVICE -Tree Trimming -Removals -Lot Clearings -Shrubbery Work Fully Insured - Free Estimates Established 1965

610-533-2673 - Mobile 610-837-8965 - Office Danielsville, PA

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Home Improvement Rudy’s Home Services Home Improvements & Repairs 610-462-0433

REGISTERED

Plumbing & Heating MASTER Minor Electrical Work PLUMBER Storm Doors & Windows Kitchen and Bath Painting & Carpentry Basement Refinishing Yard Clean-up Licensed & Insured Reg. #PA083161

Myster Tree & Shrub Service 3830 Sycamore Drive • Northampton, PA

FULLY INSURED • CONSULTATIONS (Work is Guaranteed to Your Satisfaction) •TREES •PRUNING •SHRUBS •TAKE-DOWNS •HEDGES •LOT CLEARING •STUMP REMOVAL •WOOD CHIPS - Delivered •SPRAYING & •PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TREE CARE OUR MODERN STUMP GRINDER CAN COMPLETELY REMOVE UNWANTED STUMPS WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR LAWN.

GLENN MYSTER (610) 262-4150 GLENN A. A. MYSTER (610)262-4150 Mystertree.com

Interior & Exterior Improvements

Mel Fritz Construction • Additions Kitchens • Baths • Siding • Windows & Doors PA#025123

(610) 767-7085

Danielsville, PA

TREES BY DAVE & SON 610-826-7487 • TAKE DOWNS • ROUND OVERS • LOT CLEARING • AERIAL LIFT EQUIPPED • OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE Fully Insured

Emergency Service 24 Hours (Call Dave’s Cell) 570-657-1063

25 Years’ Experience Interior/Exterior Repairs

Free Estimates

Roofing & Siding Aluminum Work Painting, Etc.

G.D. SHUPP HOME REPAIRS “We Take Care Of The Little Things That The BIG Guys Don’t” Phone: (610) 826-2235

PA#037295

Fully Insured

Fully Insured Quality Work at Reasonable Rates FREE ESTIMATES (610) 767-7119 or 703-3848, cell

MACK’S TREE SERVICE STUMP REMOVAL SPECIALISTS

• Take Downs • Cabling • Corrective Pruning • Trimming • Cleanup • Hedges • Shaping • Wood Chips • Storm Work • Lot Clearing • Shrubbery • Bob Cat Service • 60’ Bucket Truck

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1040 Riverview Drive Walnutport, PA 610-760-8254 www.CDLandscaping.com

$10 off

your purchase of trees and shrubs totaling $50 or more

C&D Landscaping

1040 Riverview Dr. Walnutport - 610-760-8254

• Deliveries Available • Call for Pricing & Estimates

Lawn & Landscape Installation/Maintenance Lawn/Landscape

Complete Lawn Maintenance Landscape Design • New Lawn Installation

Trees/Shrubs

Removal Trimming Installation Complete Line Available

Specialty Service

Patio Intallation Retaining Wall Installation Backhoe Service (Large & Small) Dump Truck Service Debris Hauling • Snow Removal Gutter Cleaning • Leaf Cleanup

Bulk & Bagged Mulches/Stone Block/Landscape Stones Step Stones/Flag Stone Field Stone/Stand Up Irregular Flag River Stones/ Colored Stones Landscape Borders Trees/Shrubs/Annuals/Perennials on site.

Come take a look!

Full Line of Lawn & Garden Products In Stock Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm • Saturday 9 am to 2 pm • Sunday 10 am to 2pm

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4th Annual Cut-A-Thon Shear Impressions & Co. Salon, located at 1774 Main St. Northampton will be holding our 4th annual cut a thon to benefit The Make A Wish Foundation of Greater PA and Southern West Virginia. The talented staff will be providing salon services at a discounted rate and 100% of the money raised will benefit the wishes of children with serious medical conditions.

Guests can take advantage of these great services; haircuts $15, kids cuts (12 & under)

$10, manicures $10, brow or lip waxing $7, $1 per minute chair massage, $5 colored hair extensions, chinese auction, hot dogs and soda and face painting!!! The event will take place on Sunday April 15 from 10-4. There is no appointment necessary and stylist requests can be made. If there are any questions regarding this event you may contact Toni or Jessica at 610.261.4510.

Dylan Kern - 8 on April 10th Ella Mackes - 70 on April 10th Shad Steigerwalt - 19 on April 10th

Fully insured and Licensed and Owner operated | PA 7232

ENSER S WINDOWS AND DOORS

7141 Rte. 873 Suite 5 Slatington, PA 18018

Come visit our showroom today!

P 610.767.5300

F 610.767.9301

Sales & Installation

yenserswindows@hotmail.com www.yenserswindowsanddoors.com

Accept VISA, MASTERCARD, and DISCOVER

We also offer full phase remodeling projects!

PA#000900 Plumbing • Heating • A/C Water Treatment • Water Pumps Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing

24/7 Emergency Service Accepts Major Credit Cards

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Gabby’s Lawn Care “Will beat any price in

Livengood Paving Division

the Lehigh Valley” Experienced in all Facets of Services Provided

•Mowing •Mulching •Fertilizing •Shrub Work •Spring Clean Up •Landscaping Call Steve @

DRIVEWAYS TO HIGHWAYS

BEST QUALITY ALWAYS

610-262-0740 (H) or 610-762-3100(C)

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We use over 80,000 tons of crushed stone and over 55,000 tons of asphalt per year. The largest amounts of material used by any contractor in the Lehigh Valley.

Pump Installation & Repair Pump Installation & Repair Hot Water Heaters • Water Softeners Hot Water Heaters • Water Softeners WaterWater Testing • UV• Lights • Purifiers Testing UV Lights • Purifiers

WELL DRILLING WELL DRILLING • Call Terry • Call Terry

Pump ation InstallFully Fully Insured Insured at Will be ’s anyone price!

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Established in 1986 www.bluemountainevergreen.com

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-Noon & 1 pm-5 pm • Saturday 8:00 am-12:00 pm GRASS SEED

Decorative

TOP SOIL

Delaware Blend - 4” to 8”, $56 Goose Egg - 3/8” - 1 1/4, $66 Goose Egg - 1/2”, $64 Goose Egg - 1” to 3”, $68 Goose Egg - 2” to 4”, $68 Jersey Stone - $44 Pocono Blend - 1” to 3”, $60 Rose Quartz - 3/4”, $93 Red Stone - 1/2”, $54

Red Stone - 3/4”, $53

Full Landscaping Design & Installation Hydroseeding Ornamental Ponds Driveway Stone New Lawn Installations 1/2” - 1B , $28 Interlocking Pavers 3/4” - 2B, $28 Walks & Patios 3/4” - 2A Modified, $26 RIP-RAP - 4”, $28 Backhoe & Skid Steer Service Screenings, $28 Post Hole Digger Pool Sand, $38/yd (9 in., 15 in., 30 in. holes)

Red Stone - 3” & 4”, $49 Premium Mix, 25 lbs, $48 Stone Timberlite - 3/4”, $70 Premium Mix, 50 lbs, $85 Delaware Blend - 3/4”, $50 Annual Rye, 50 lbs, $50 Delaware Blend -1” to 3”, $54 White Marble Stone - 1”, $76

Enriched Farm, $28 Screened, $34 Mushroom Soil, $22

Double Ground Mulch

Red, Black, Brown, $34 Hardwood Bark, $34 Hemlock(for a Cedar-look) $39

Boulders, $40/$55

Credit Cards accepted

Free Estimates • Owner Supervised

PA#023796

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SAVE UP TO 20% OF YOUR HEAT! If you have a fireplace in your home, 20% of your home’s heat can be lost up the flue! Do a simple candle test… light a candle and SLOWLY go around the edge of your fireplace opening – or the edge of the fireplace doors, for those homeowners with doors. See what happens to the flame.

From the midpoint and up across the top, the flame will move slightly TOWARD the fireplace. This shows the heat leaving your house. At the bottom of the fireplace, the flame will move towards your room.

This is the COLD AIR coming down the backside of the flue and heading straight into your cozy warm home!

The Top Sealing Damper was originally invented as a replacement damper for rusted-out heatilator fireplace dampers. We have installed 900+ top-mount dampers, 300 as replacement dampers and 600 on masonry fireplaces. They save energy, reduce cold air drafts, make the room quieter, and make starting a fire easier because of the warm column of air that has replaced the standard cold, wet column of air that is normally in your flue.

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This well constructed, superbly eningeered damper eliminates 90% of the winter heat and summer cooling loss that leaks past your current damper. It also eliminates downdrafts and keeps moisture and animals out of your chimney and home.

Moisture in your chimney causes unwelcome odors and leads to deterioration of bricks and mortar. The Lyemance Top-Sealing Damper works year round to protect your chimney.

That’s why thousands are installed each year.

• Easy to operate • Seals in warmth and energy • Stops animals from entering your home • Seals out moisture to extend chimney life • Stops downdrafts • Helps prevent chimney odors

Lyemance energysaving dampers are available only from chimney professionals

Open the damper or lock it tight with this handle mounted in the firebox.

610-767-9032 FOR FREE ESTIMATE

CALL NOW

Walnutport, PA

Professionals always sell the sturdiest, most durable, and most effective products available – the ones you can’t find in your local stores. Why? They stake their reputation on

what they sell.

Lyemance Dampers are only sold through professionals because it takes a professional to properly size and install a Lyemance Damper. Once installed, it’s easy as pie to use – with a simple tug on the handle, it’s open and with another tug, it’s closed.

Why wait? Begin saving energy and increase your comfort now. Don’t waste another dollar in energy loss – begin your long friendship with Lyemance, the leader in top-sealing dampers.

DON’T SEND EXPENSIVE GAS or OIL $$$$ UP YOUR CHIMNEY

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Advertiser’s Index

A.F. Boyer.................................. 38 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 56 All American Concrete........... 50 All American Tree Service..... 56 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic....... 54 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Amy Pysher’s Child Care......... 5 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 59 Attenborough & Son Paving........................................ 48 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 56 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................. 42 Becker Homes.......................... 56 Becky’s Drive-in Contest.......... 7 Beers Siding & Gutter............ 54 Best Station Hotel.................... 15 Bethany Wesleyan............. 25, 26 BH Tree Service........................ 55 Birthday Coupon..................... 36 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 57 Blue Mountain Evergreen..... 60 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 41 C&C Food Outlet..................... 21 C&D Landscaping................... 58 Carbon County Expo.............. 49 Carl’s Service Center.............. 48 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 51 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 64 Citizens Fire Co......................... 8 Clean Sweep....................4, 33, 61 CLIU........................................... 18 Concordia Lutheran................ 25 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 17 Crystal Vision Center.............. 43 D&F Leather............................. 37 Daily Grind............................... 10 Debbie Miller’s Beauty Corner.......................... 38 Diehl Paving............................. 64 DLP Realty................................ 43 Eberhardt Motors.................... 23 Edgemont Acres...................... 14 Emmanuel UCC...................... 29 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 59 Family Practice......................... 42 Feig, Dr. Alex I., DDS................43 Forgotten Felines and Fidos... 17 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co....................... 15

Gabby’s Lawn Service............ 60 G.D. Shupp............................... 57 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc..................... 7 Gin Mill........................................16 Good Eye................................... 18 Gypsy Rose............................... 17 Hankee Heating & Air Conditioning............................ 48 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 53 Heidelberg................................ 26 Henry’s Service Station.......... 51 Herritt’s Pest Control................ 2 Hess Concrete.......................... 52 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 50 Jason Hankee Plumbing......... 50 Jay’s Painting............................ 52 Kuhns Chiropractic................. 41 Larry’s Antiques...................... 19 Latshaw..................................... 55 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center......... 32 & 33 Lincoln Manor Apartments............................... 34 Linda’s Co. Catering............... 16 Litchauer Excavating & Landscape................................. 54 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 60 Liza’s House............................. 39 LT Country Garden.....................8 Mack’s Tree Service................. 57 Mel Fritz Construction........... 57 Miller Supply........................... 52 Mint Home Improvement..... 56 Moore Twsp. Meat Shoot & Raffle............................................ 8 Motola Tree Service................. 54 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 57 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 NAPL......................................... 15 Neff’s Masonry........................ 56 Northampton VFW Catering Service....................................... 15 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................... 30 Nu-Finish.................................. 52 Off The Wall Auto.................... 48 Old Post Inn and Backdoor Restaurant................................. 11 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................... 57 Pastor Lundmark..................... 29 Patty Brosky’s Beauty Salon.. 30 Pierce Thank You...................... 29

Precision Armaments............. 24 PSA............................................. 55 R & R Plumbing & Heating... 48 Rack-N-Reel............................... 5 Realty Executives..................... 33 Reiss Cycle................................ 47 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 31 Ron Biechy................................ 51 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 15 Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance.............................. 5, 24 Rough Rider Athletic Club.... 14 Rudy’s Home Services............ 57 Sammi’s Place............................ 3 Schisler Funeral Home........... 34 Shear Impressions..................... 6 Silfies Fuel................................. 50 Sillettco Fence.......................... 56 Slatington Beverage.................. 8 Slatingon Skeet Assoc............ 10 St. Peter’s U.C.C....................... 26 Staysee Productions.................. 5 Stress Relief Center................ 42 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public............................. 3 Swanson’s Lawn Care............. 56 The Village at Palmerton........ 39 Thomson’s Meat Market.......... 3 T.J. Uhnak.................................. 60 Tony’s Floor Covering............. 54 Trees by Dave & Son............... 57 United Pres. Church............... 26 Vaillette Printing...................... 43 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC... 55 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service....................................... 38 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 42 Wesley Enhanced Living........ 40 Window Door & Blind Ctr..... 51 Woodstone Country Club...... 63 Yenser’s...................................... 59 Yons Construction................... 52

Last Issue’s Sudoko Answers March Sodoko Puzzle winner: Bill Klotz

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