Town & Country Gazette April 7

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

The very nature of publishing is environmentally unfriendly: we use an embarrassing amount of resources like paper, fuel for deliveries, the energy and chemicals it actually takes to put ink on the page. But we try to be as green as we possibly can. We recycle, our printer uses the most earth-friendly methods possible, and we try to keep waste to a minimum.

Personally, I know most of the people on my staff care deeply about animals and the environment. Christine, one of our ad reps, has pretty much turned our office into a jungle with live plants and I always try to grow my own sustainable container garden in the spring and summer (although with all of the housework, I haven’t started it yet).

As you can probably tell, this is our “Go Green” issue, an annual edition we do to help celebrate the start of spring. As always, I hope you enjoy this one and do your part to keep our planet just a little greener.

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Contents: Pg. 6 - Meet the Staff

Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 20 - Off the Shelf Pg. 27 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 36 - Church Directory Pg. 38 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 40 - P.O.P. Pg. 43 - Classifieds Pg. 46 - Cooking wth Cat

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Great Food Rolls Into Galen Glen In April

Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON Tailgating on a bumper 2015 season, Galen Glen Winery announces that Food Truck Fridays are returning to the vineyard. Winemaker Sarah Troxell said, “We chose Fridays because they are traditionally a date night in our area. It’s a great opportunity to take in the vineyard views with a glass of wine and a snack or dinner from a local food truck.”

Tasting Room Manager Kathy Matson is excited about the line-up, noting they have trucks specializing in everything from fancy crepes, gluten-free and vegetarian options, BBQ, and comfort food. This year, the trucks are coming from the Lehigh Valley and also the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton area. Matson said, “While we are not in a huge metro area like Philadelphia, food trucks are bursting onto the scene and we are happy to present some of the best culinary treats this area has to offer.” Food truck Fridays are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. the last Friday of the month, April through August (April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, and August 29). The event is held rain or shine with limited sheltered seating and plenty of outdoor seating. The trucks attending each month

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are listed on the winery’s website, www.galenglen. com. Food Truck Friday kicks off Friday, April 29 with the return of Full of Crepe, serving sweet and savory crepes. No reservations are required.

Celebrate Area Trails

Submitted by NANCY THATCHER June is National Trails month with Saturday, June 6 being designated as National Trails Day. To promote area trails, Lehigh Township Rails to Trails will be having displays in area libraries to provide information about these trails. Trail maps will be displayed and brochures concerning a variety of trails will be available. The schedule for these displays is as follows:

Northampton: April 11-16 Palmerton: April 18-23 Slatington: April 25-30

Members of LTRT will be available to discuss the current status of and future work on area trails Saturday afternoon at each library.

On June 6, weather permitting, LTRT will be present at the Slatington Trailhead from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in celebration of National Trails Day. Walking and biking on trails both promote healthy living.

The creation of trails also helps to protect green space and creates environmental awareness. We look forward to seeing you at one of these events.

For additional information, call 610-767-0676. You can also visit us on Facebook at LTR2T.

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For tickets and directions please call Sheila at 610-457-6368 or Daisy 610-554-3294 or the church at 610-837-7426.

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Meet The Staff

“Going green” is indeed great for our planet’s environment—but there are other green things out there making a difference, whether it’s green veggies strengthening our bodies or green screen technology changing the game for our favorite films.

Green, as a color and a movement, is pretty prevalent in society.

So what are some of your favorite green things?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher I love brussels sprouts roasted in infused olive oil, particularly garlic-infused. They are a favorite food—and green thing.

Danielle Tepper, Editor Delicious green smoothies, that bright Christmas-y green, and I don’t know what it is about palm trees that are such a mood booster, but one glimpse of their spiky green fronds puts me in beach mode—and beaches make me happy!

Christine Stroh, Account Executive I love the many fields and rolling hills in our area as they are turning from the brown dormancy of winter into the green vibrancy of life that is spring.

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant So many of my favorite things are green: Asparagus, olives, spinach, basil, mint, cucumber, zucchini, and lime. I am also a lover of green grapes because those equal white wine. I approve anything lush and green in the environment that vibrantly signifies life!

Tony Pisco, Art Director My favorite green is the green of the Philadelphia Eagles. It doesn’t matter if it's their current midnight green or their kelly green from back in the day, I’ll take either one.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager Broccoli is a favorite food of mine—it’s green AND healthy.

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Indianland Garden Club News

Anita Brosky presenting the Garden Club donation to the 4-H Sprouts and members of the Garden Club and 4-H members making terrariums.

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT At the February meeting, the garden club welcomed the group, 4-H Sprouts, and their parents and presented a donation to the 4-H group.. Doris Meehan and Barbara Bolez demonstrated how to make terrariums and some of the 4-H members participated.

The next meeting of the garden club will be held Tuesday, April 12. The meeting will start promptly at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Master Gardener Lynn Dautrich talking about "Raised Bed Gardens."

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Houseplants: African Violet, cactus, succulent, houseplants of choice with focus on flowers and foliage.

Arrangement: "Spring Has Sprung" miniature arrangement, not to exceed six inches in all directions; "April Fool" - use an unusual container; "Bee in your Bonnet" - your own interpretation using a hat.

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Looking ahead to May, the Annual Plant Auction will be held Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryille. This meeting is open to the public. Members will be bringing in plants in quality condition and Dotta Auctions will be in charge of the auction and the many plants for sale. Reserve the date. For more info, call 610-767-1622.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Thank you to everyone who gave donations of cash, gift cards, or items to the annual Spring Basket Social. All of your support was gratefully appreciated by LTHS. Thank you for everyone's help to make the event a success!

The next regular monthly meeting will be held at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m.

The first open house of the 2016 season will be held Sunday, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Members will be cleaning and getting the historical centre ready in the coming weeks. There have been many new items donated to the society and many of the albums in the archives have been updated. Plan a visit to the historical centre—there is a lot to learn about Lehigh Township and its past. Open house dates will take place on the second and fourth Sundays of each month through September from 1 to 4 p.m.

Reserve the date of May 21 if you are interested in a chicken or pork dinner made by Lorah's Roasters. The society will hold their annual dinner sale and baked goods sale at the historical centre.

Call 610-440-0151 for more details or tickets.

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Slatington Parks Clean-Up

Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will sponsor the 5th Annual Keep Slatington Beautiful Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 23 beginning at 9 a.m.

The clean-up, held in conjunction with Earth Day, will help clean up and beautify public recreation areas in Slatington. Areas to be cleaned will be borough owned and operated recreation facilities in Slatington and include the Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead, The Fish Pond, Victory Park, Walnut Street Playground, West End Playground, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the borough line. The commission is looking for Slatington residents along with local Boy and Girl Scout Troops, and area civic organizations to assist in the clean-up. Staging for the clean-up will be held at the Slatington Borough Maintenance Building 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 610767-2131. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants at the conclusion of the clean-up. There is no rain date for the event this year; the clean-up will be held rain or shine.

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY • Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5.

FMI, 610-760-1687.

• Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Fire Co. FMI, 610-769-7570.

• Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd & 4th) 5 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-2622077.

• Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-9512468.

• Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 570-8614928 • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098.

• PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI 610-767-7140.

• GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-3869960.

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

• Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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• Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-7609009.

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

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

EVERY MONDAY • Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday) 12 p.m.

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

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

• TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610852-2976.

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

• Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 484-4779697.

EVERY TUESDAY • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

• ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult AlAnon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601.

• Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers.

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

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

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

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

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

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Spring Bouquet Concert In Northampton

Submitted by CHRISTINE HOSTETTER On Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. three musical friends will present a Spring Bouquet Concert at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Northampton. Debbie Glick, flutist, Rev. Todd Fennell, bassbaritone and trombonist, and Sandra Deiter, accompanist and organ soloist, will perform a concert of vocal and instrumental music ranging from Pachelbel to Broadway and beyond.

Ms. Glick, a private flute instructor, teaches 4th through 8th grade band for the Alexandria Township School District in Pittstown, New Jersey. Rev. Fennell, a member of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem and the St. Luke’s Singers, is Pastor of St. Paul’s. Ms. Deiter, a former member of the Artist Faculty of Westminster Conservatory in Princeton, New Jersey, is Organist-Choir Director at St. Paul’s.

A free will offering will be received to benefit future musical programs at St. Paul’s. A social will follow the concert. The church is located at the corner of 19th Street and Lincoln Avenue in Northampton. For more information, call 610-261-2910.

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Northern Lehigh High School Student Council Sponsors Blood Drive

Submitted by JON DeFRAIN The Miller Keystone Blood Center needs to collect 450 units of blood per day to meet the needs of the hospitals that they serve. Every two seconds, someone in the United States receives a donation of blood.

To help serve our community, Miller Keystone will be coming to Northern Lehigh High School on Thursday, April 21. With your donation, you can save someone else’s life. The blood drive will be held in the high school gym located at 1 Bulldog Lane in Slatington from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome. Please visit giveapint.org or call 610-767-9832 with questions.

Happy Birthday Lillian Brodoski - 73 on March 17 Alexis Keiser - 7 on March 25 Chase Newhard - 11 on March 28 Donna M. Christy - 46 on March 30

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Carbon Chamber ED Named NEPA Top 25 Woman In Business

Marlyn Linski Kissner, CCEDC Executive Director, Named Top 25 NEPA Women in Business.

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Submitted by DINA TULLI DAVIS Marlyn Linski Kissner, executive director of the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) and Vice President of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber (GLVCC), has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Business in northeast PA. An awards presentation honoring these exceptional women will take place this May. For 15 years, the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal and the Northeast Pennsylvania National Association of Women Business Owners have sponsored this prestigious award. Potential honorees are nominated by their peers and chosen by a slate of illustrious businesswomen based on the nominees’ contributions to their businesses and community.

Over the years, Kissner’s work and influence in northeast PA have been far-reaching and undoubtedly evident as she has a warm, inviting personality, is a strong and committed business leader who gets things done, and has the natural ability to attract and bring people together for common good.

Hired as a consultant for the Carbon Chamber in 2012, she had an influential role in the merger between the Carbon Chamber of Commerce and the Carbon Economic Development leading to the creation of the CCEDC. She has continued in a leadership role with the CCEDC developing membership relations, creating events and doing community outreach. In January of 2014, she became the CCEDC’s executive director and continues in this role today. She is also an executive Vice President for the GLVCC, which oversees all operations of the organization.

Kissner holds a Master of Science degree in management from Rosemont College as well as Continued on Page 15

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Marlyn Kissner

Continued from Page 14 a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Kutztown University.

When asked what has contributed to her great success in business, Kissner enthusiastically answered, “Networking with great people, making valuable connections to career paths, surrounding myself with a supportive team and inspiring mentors, and ultimately loving what I do! I also believe that it is important to be grateful for all that we are given in life.”

Besides the overwhelming support that she receives from Bill, her husband of 20 years, and her brothers and sisters, her mentors: Martha Linski (her mother) and Tony Iannelli (GLVCC’s President and CEO) have been extremely influential in her life. Her mom, a single parent, has taught her the importance of being kind, working hard, and never giving up when challenged with the most difficult situations. Her superior, Tony Iannelli, has encouraged her to take risks, develop great relationships, take care of people and always be part of the solution.

In addition to the people closest to her, Kissner will always be grateful to all of the people in her life, including coworkers, board members, local dignitaries and county commissioners, who have

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also played important roles in her journey.

Dina Tulli Davis, president of JumpSpark Creative Group and creative and marketing consultant for the CCEDC, has worked closely with Kissner for many years. She said,“Marlyn is so very deserving of this honor. She is just one of those people whom you have to like. Her high energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitude are infectious.

She goes the extra mile for this organization and its members. Along with her team, she has led the construction of a solid and strong foundation for the Chamber. The organization continues to grow every month and has a very bright future ahead.

This is because she is always focused on doing what is best for her members and the community she loves. She wants everyone to feel welcomed, included, appreciated and valued as part of the Chamber and of the community.”

The CCEDC congratulates Marlyn Linski Kissner as well as the other TOP 25 Women in Business award recipients on this distinguished honor.

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D&L Heritage Corridor Hosting National Park Service Workshop Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) is hosting the 2016 National Park Service Northeast Region Interpretive Workshop, “Making Connections Through Active Engagement,” at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem from March 30 through April 1.

The workshop, part of the National Park Service Centennial celebration, is open to staff and volunteers of regional heritage areas, museums, historic sites and historical societies.

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Registration for the threeday event, which includes presentations and panel discussions at the ArtsQuest Center, tours of several Lehigh Valley museums, and an evening reception at the National Canal Museum in Hugh Moore Park, Easton, is free of charge, but is limited to the first 80 people. The deadline to register is March 25.

To register online and view the workshop itinerary, go to the D&L website (www. delawareandlehigh.org/events) and click on “National Park Service Northeast Region Interpretive Workshop.” For more information, contact Loretta Susen at 610-923-3548 x221 or loretta@delawareandlehigh.org.

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Spring In For Cheesecake Month Vidal Blanc wine, the pairing is $10. Tasting Room Manager Kathy Matson says, "We offered these cheesecakes one weekend during harvest of 2015 and they were a huge hit. Not one was left over."

No tickets or reservations are required for the cheesecake and wine pairing.

Matson adds, "On April 16, we will have an added treat; our local Relay for Life team will be here selling homemade cheesecake for $4 a slice to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

From 12 to 4 p.m. that day, the winery will donate $1 from every bottle of wine sold to the ACS." Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON Who says wine doesn't pair with everything? On Saturdays and Sundays during the month of April, Galen Glen Winery will be offering a "Spring Into Cheesecake" wine pairing event. Winemaker Sarah Troxell invites visitors to celebrate the arrival of spring and bud break with "a cake baked in a Spring(form) pan with cheese." She notes, "Add wine and vineyards and that equals magic!"

The winery's friendly staff will be serving a Japanese Coconut Mango Cheesecake with a glass of Raspberry wine for $9. If you'd rather have the new vintage of Twilight, a very late-harvest

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Submitted by TIFFANY REHRIG-SCHAEFFER Cadence Rehrig, an 8th grader at Northern Lehigh Middle School, recently participated in the national Teens for Jeans campaign. During the months of January and February, Cadence collected over 70 pairs of jeans that she donated to the Children's Home of Easton. Residents of the home will be able to shop from the donations during a 'Jean Day.' Cadence thanks everyone who so generously donated the campaign!

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Submitted by MEGAN ALLEN Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley’s Annual Victims’ Rights Vigil will be held Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Tree of Life Grove, located at 3256 Chestnut Drive in Allentown. In case of inclement weather, there is a rain date scheduled for April 19, same time.

This year, Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley will commemorate this special week’s theme (“Serving victims, building trust, restoring hope.”) by remembering and honoring crime victims. The annual Allied Professional Awards for Lehigh and Northampton counties will be presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to victims’ services. This event will be open to the public free of charge.

Victims/survivors will speak about how their lives have been impacted by crime and a bell ceremony will be held in memory of loved ones taken from their families by violence. For more information or directions, please call the CVC office at 610-437-6610 or visit www.cvclv.org.

Crime Victims Council is a private, nonprofit victim assistance organization which is dedicated to providing support to victims of all types of crime, as well as their families and friends. CVC provides a 24-hour hotline, accompaniment at area hospitals and at court proceedings, individual and group counseling, help with filing for Pennsylvania Victims Compensation, prevention education programs for schools and community groups, and training for professionals. All Crime Victims Council services are confidential and provided at no cos

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Walnut St. Playground Holds 25th Annual Egg Hunt

Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Walnut Street Playground Association in Slatington recently held their 25th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Over 30 Slatington area children enjoyed hunting for over 1,900 candy-filled plastic eggs. Over 50 prizes were given away to children who found specially marked prize eggs. The prizes included food coupons, gift certificates, passes, and toys. The Walnut Street Playground Association would like to thank the following area businesses and individuals who donated money or prizes towards the Easter Egg Hunt: Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Janet Berger, Boyer’s Hardware, Burger King, Edgemont Skating Rink, Galio’s Market, Hallman’s Service Center, Ronald & Carol Hausman, Just Born Candy Company, Subway, Valley Pizza and Yocco’s. The association would also like to extend a special thank you to Brownie and Junior Troop #6592 of Emerald who kindly filled over 1,900 eggs with candy, and donated some candy for the eggs and to hand out to participating children.

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Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The Northampton Area Public Library will hold “One Book, Every Young Child” Tuesday, April 12 at 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. and also Wednesday, April 13 at 10 a.m. Program includes story time and craft and children take home this year’s book Kite Day. Space is limited, so please register for this event at the library.

The next Adult Coloring Group at the library will be Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m.

The Northampton Area Public Library will host “Who turned down the lights?” a presentation by the Center for Vision Loss on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will cover what are normal vision changes with age. Please register for this free event.

The Northampton Area Public Library will host a Teen Poetry Contest during the month of April.

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For more information on any of these programs, please call the library at 610-262-7537.

The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will hold a Pasta Dinner at the Gin Mill & Grille on Sunday, April 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Northampton Area Public Library for $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Visit Santa Fe Taco on April 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library.

Join the Friends at the Library on May 3 at 7 p.m. for an open house to talk to members and learn about the Friends.

Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will hold their Spring Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10’x10’ spaces are available for $10 and 10’x10’ spaces with table are $15. Donations are also being accepted to be sold at the Friends yard sale table. Please reserve your spot at the Northampton Area Public Library.

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Slatington Library News

Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The spring session of our preschool story hour (pictured) has begun. It is held Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and will run through April 26. Please note the change of day. All are welcome.

The library is holding a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are one for $2 or three tickets for $5. The drawing will be April 18.

Entries for the Art’s Contest should be brought to the library between April 2 and 9.

The library is co-hosting an arts evening with the Woman’s Club of Slatington on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the library. There will be local art on exhibit and entertainment by the students of the Northern Lehigh School District. Photography will be accepted from adults and children grades 3-12 and art from adults and children grades 7-12.

There will be cash prizes for children receiving 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places. One item per category is allowed per entrant. If interested, please contact the Woman’s Club of Slatington at either skarpiszin@gmail.com or carolm1@ptd.net.

The Slatington Library Book Club meets the first Monday of the month at 1 p.m. Please contact the library for the new title or if you have additional questions.

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of April is “Sweet Spot Grocery Guide.”The lecture will be given April 27 at 1 p.m. at the library.

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

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D&L To Host Opening Day For Trails Clean-Up In Hugh Moore Park Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT On April 16, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) will host an opening day for trails clean-up in Easton’s Hugh Moore Park. This event is being held in partnership with L.L. Bean Center Valley and the Children’s Home of Easton. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to clean up litter along Lehigh Drive, install safety signs along the trail, clear branches, plant flowers and more. This is a Great American Clean Up of PA registered event.

Volunteers will meet in the main parking lot in Hugh Moore Park at 9 a.m. to break into groups for various activities. Free lunch will be provided at noon for volunteers. Volunteers can celebrate Earth Day, National Volunteer Month, and Railsto-Trails Conservancy’s Opening Day for Trails

by giving back to the D&L. Hugh Moore Park is the home of the D&L office and a trailhead on the 165-mile D&L Trail.

At 1 p.m., L.L. Bean Center Valley and the D&L Staff will lead a guided bike ride on the D&L Trail. RSVP to Trail & Outreach Coordinator Lauren Golden 610-923-3548 x227 or lauren@ delawareandlehigh.org.

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LCCC Hosts Distinguished Guests Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a book signing by former LCCC faculty member Ned Schillow on Tuesday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the LCCC bookstore in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) building. His books, The Titanic and Pennsylvania, Volumes 1 and 2, address the Titanic’s first day at sea 104 years ago. In addition, a book discussion will be held on Friday, May 6 at 2:30 p.m., in Science Hall (SH) Room 5. Both events are free and open to the public and held at LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville.

Copies of Schillow’s two books will be available for purchase in the main campus bookstore, as well on the day of the signing, or can be purchased at www.LCCCshop.com. For more information, please contact the LCCC Bookstore at 610-7991126.

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Essen’s show features interesting facts, humorous stories, and the best of thousands of photos he took while traveling the world for his first book, Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents.

Marty Essen is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, who has won multiple book awards for travel/essay writing, including the Benjamin Franklin Award, the Best Books Book Award and the National Indie Excellence Award. In addition, he won a first place award at 2009 Green Book Festival in Los Angeles, and the Minneapolis StarTribune named Cool Creatures, Hot Planet a Top10 “Green” book.

Essen’s newest book, Endangered Edens: Exploring the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica, the Everglades, and Puerto Rico, was published on January 8, 2016, and already it is an Amazon #1 Hot New Release in five different categories. He will be signing copies of his new book after the show.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact LCCC’s Student Life office at 610-7991146.

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Lehigh Township Lioness Club Holds Annual Basket Social

Submitted by WANDA KERN The Lehigh Township Lioness Club will be holding their annual basket social Sunday, April 24 at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 at 4188 Lehigh Drive in Cherryville.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and you may browse until 4 p.m. The drawing will be held at 4:15 p.m.

Besides many baskets, items, and gift certificates to choose from, there will be a special drawing of prizes valued at $50 and above.

Tickets are $5 for a sheet of 25 chances. Buy two sheets, get one free. Tickets are available by calling Geraldine Gilbert at 610-767-2384 or you may purchase them at the door.

Be sure to stop by and purchase some delicious, homemade baked goods from our bake sale.

Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase. Hope to see you there.

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Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Submitted by BOB GREEN Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center at 2900 Farmersville Road in Bethlehem.

Program: “History of the Radio Corporation of America” – AB3RC. Hams and other interested public always welcome. For more info, visit www. dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286.

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Forks Township Art Society Art Show At The Cottage In The Woods Submitted by FORKS AREA ART SOCIETY The Forks Area Art Society will be hosting an April art show in the recently renovated Forks Township Cottage in the Woods. The show will feature four members’ work, including Sharon Dusky, Charlie Hanson, Diane Horoschock, and Dave Seiple.

The Forks Township Art Society, in its sixth year, has being growing at a rapid pace. The society meets at the Municipal Building in Forks, monthly, with a demo from local artists at each meeting. With a wide range of mediums and talents, an open connection with other local societies, their motto has been to have fun with art. Coming in May is the society’s third annual Art in the Park, Amp Up the Art outdoor festival.

Forks Township Art Society Art Show at the Cottage in the Woods 700 Zucksville Road, Forks Township Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10, 2-4 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, 2-4 p.m.

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Positively Precious Puppies

National Puppy Day (March 23) is a brilliant thing—a celebration of all the little warm and fuzzies of the world, where social media explodes with throwback pictures of everyone’s pet pooch, where we all collectively acknowledge that there’s nothing better in life than snuggling a little ball of fur. The 2016 “holiday” yielded many a viral story as the internet delighted in liking, posting, and sharing allllll the puppies.

One story in particular got some worldwide attention thanks to BuzzFeed—from all the way over in Mumbai, a 5-year-old lab named Iris got to share her 2014 “journey to motherhood” through some truly adorable pictures. Her owner, Shreya Shetty, said it was Iris’ “beauty and grace” that inspired the documentation. Iris gave birth to six healthy pups named Auro, Bruno, Cierra, Daniel, Edgar, and Fiona. Their family photo album has been shared over 10,000 times since being posted on Puppy Day. “I feel great knowing that these photographs and my baby’s story connected with people from all over the world at such a deep level,” Shreya told BuzzFeed. View the entire album at www.Facebook.com/PreciselyPicturesque.

Editor’s Note: Puppies are impossibly cute, we can’t deny that—but, the importance of spaying/ neutering is not to be overshadowed. For every new puppy bred for photo shoots like this one, another homeless or unwanted animal winds up in a shelter (or worse). Please aim to adopt vs. shop and take a look at the rescue pets in every issue of the Gazette.

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Beth leaves a legacy that will live on through her husband Mark and three beautiful children. She will always serve as an inspiration to the cadets of Civil Air Patrol of being everyday heroes like

her and to set and achieve high goals in CAP and in life.

Civil Air Patrol, the longtime all-volunteer U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is the newest member of the Air Force’s Total Force, which consists of regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, along with Air Force retired military and civilian employees. CAP, in its Total Force role, operates a fleet of 550 aircraft and performs about 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 78 lives annually. Civil Air Patrol’s 56,000 members nationwide also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies.

Its members additionally play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet program. Performing missions for America for the past 75 years, CAP received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans.

CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans. Visit www. capvolunteernow.com for more information.

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Spread the Good Word St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT It’s time for our annual Salisbury steak and oven-fried chicken dinner. On Friday, April 8, the all-you-can-eat dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out is available and the menu will be Salisbury steak, chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, stewed tomatoes, lettuce with bacon dressing, bread, drink, and a dessert. Adults $10, age 6-12 $5, and 5 and under free. For more info, contact Sharleen at 610-767-1682.

It’s spring and the senior lunch is April 20 from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

Starting April 6, we will be doing a churchwide study on the book The Story by Max Lucado.

The Story is a condensed chronological journey through the Bible. The study will be 31 weeks taking us through February 2017. The study will be in all of our Sunday school classes at 9 a.m., Bible studies on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Sundays at 6 p.m. and our Youth group on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Books will be provided, so contact the church to reserve your copy and time slot.

The April clothing giveaway will be Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

This year, we will again be selling Flower Vouchers to Hickory Grove Greenhouse, located at Grove and Milton Sts. in north Catasauqua. The vouchers cost $19 and gives the bearer the choice of a 10” flowering hanging basket, 12 4-packs or six

Ham Dinner All You Can Eat! Saturday, April 23, 2016 4:00pm -7:00pm

Zion’s Stone UCC, 51 Church Road, Northampton, PA 18067 Phone for take out 610-262-1133 Ham, Homemade filling, String Beans, Corn, Salad with Homemade Hot Dressing Gravy, Applesauce, Bread and Butter and Dessert and Drinks Cost is $10.00 a person- Ages 5-10 years $ 6.00 and 4 years and under Free Advance Tickets attention Bernice Schwartz

6-packs of flowers/vegetables. For more info or to purchase vouchers, contact Sharleen at 610-7671682. Vouchers are redeemable from May 1-23.

Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday. Communion is observed on the first Sunday of each month. AWANA is at 6 p.m. and Youth group at 7:30 p.m.

Interested in Scouting? Our Girl Scouts meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and our Cub Scouts meet Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.

Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.

Saint John Neumann Regional School Received Grant

Submitted by EDNA SANTOS Saint John Neumann Regional School received a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) grant from area gas station, EXXON Mobil of Kresgeville. According to Mr. Patrick McGinley, Territory Sales Manager, Alliance Energy, the EXXON Mobil Educational Alliance Program gives grant money to qualified grade schools, sometimes high schools, to help develop STEM Continued on Page 33

St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton

610-837-7426

St. Peter’s U.C.C

10:15 a.m.

Worship

8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

“There Are No Strangers Here, 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’s U.C.C. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

“There A re No Strangers Here,

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 32 program. The grant provides opportunities for the teachers to fund STEM classroom projects. Mr. Sunil Patel, owner of EXXON Mobil in Kresgeville, awarded a $500 check to SJNRS principal, Sister Virginia Stephanie, Student Council Officers, and Ms. Kate Kern, math teacher.

The award ceremony was held at Saint John Neumann’s Palmerton Campus. This is the second year Mr. Patel nominated Saint John Neumann to receive the grant. Last year, the grant money was used to purchase graphing calculators. This year, beginning this spring, the grant money will be used for the STEM Challenge Club. The focus of the project will be on structures which include art, building, and design. Each project is a creativity challenge to engage thinking skills and teamwork.

Mrs. Julia Dougherty, a certified Physics and Biology teacher, will lead the club.

Bethany Wesleyan Church News

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Autism Ministry–Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. up to age 18.

Autism Respite–Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All children must be registered. To register, call or email Michele at 484-221-3046 or mkehlor@ yahoo.com.

Yoke Fellowship Prison Ministry Banquet–April 17 at 5 p.m. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with guest speakers Rev. Ulrich Klemm of the PA Department of Corrections and Chaplain David Bowen, executive director of Yokefellowship Prison Ministry. Tickets available at the church office or at the door for $15.

Jason Gray Concert–May 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets available on itickets.com or the church office for Continued on Page 34 A

HAM DANDELION &

DINNER will be held on

Saturday, April 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 South 2nd St., Slatington

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

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

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

Take-out also available.

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

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We Understand, Everyone Needs A Break…

The Autism Respite Program of Bethany Wesleyan Church would like your child to enjoy some fun and games, while you enjoy some time for yourself.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9th, 2016 Respite: 11:00 am till 3:00 pm This program is for children (ages 2-18), diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and siblings with/ without a diagnosis.

ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED! To register call or e-mail Michele 484-221-3046, mkehlor@yahoo.com NO COST! (donations accepted) Lunch provided (hot dogs, chips and drink). (If your child is on a restricted diet, please provide a lunch for them).

HELD AT: Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Dr., Cherryville, PA 18035 www.bethanywes.org

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 33 $12 in advance, $15 the day of concert.

Zumba–Every Tuesday and Thursday evening for $5 per session.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday night activities for all ages are held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes. org.

Holy Trinity Nursery School 2016-17 Registration

Submitted by ANN STEIGERWALT Holy Trinity Nursery School, located at 1235 Main St. in Northampton, is currently registering for the 2016-2017 school year.

The two-year-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11

Celebrating 20 Years of Fabulous Baskets

20th Annual Basket Social United Presbyterian Church 6750 PA Route 873, Slatington

Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, 12 to 2 p.m.

(Drawing begins at 2 p.m. Sunday.)

Tickets Available Presale special until 4/24: six tickets for only $20 (each ticket = 25 chances).

Contact church office at 610-767-8113, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

OR Tickets at door both days of event: five tickets for $25. *Kitchen will be open for take-out or eat-in purchases.* Soups, sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, baked goods, and more.

a.m. Monthly tuition is $75 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 12 children. Children do not need to be toilet-trained for this class.

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Northampton Assembly of God

Northampton Assembly 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 amof & 6 God pm; Wed. 7:30 pm 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel Daniel E. E. Lundmark, Lundmark, Pastor Pastor •• 610-262-5645 610-262-5645 •• pastor@NAOG.ws pastor@NAOG.ws

Gangster Converted!

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One day Mensik’s wife was admitted to a hospital for an operation. While around in the most expensive automobiles. there a Gospel broadcast gloriously saved! She led Oneshe dayheard Mensik’s wife was admittedand to a was hospital for an operation.

While her five-year-old daughter to the Lord and they began praying for Mensik. there she heard a Gospel broadcast and was gloriously saved!

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His life was radically dreds. God has saved drug addicts, alcoholics, fornicators, homosexuals, changed, and he shared his testimony across etc. and changed their sinful lifestyles as 1America!

Corinthians 6:11 declares, “And some of you: ye are butmurderers ye are sanctified, Yes,such Jesuswere saves the worst of but sinners!

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Godjustified will saveinyou willLord sincerely repent sins and but ye are thenow nameif you of the Jesus, and of byyour the Spirit of trust Jesus (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm). I urge you to cry out to Him our God!” now. The Bible promises, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of God canshall savebeyou!

Isaiah 1:18 promises, “Come now,onand us reathe Lord saved” (Romans 10:13). Will you call Himlet now?

son together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” God will save you now if you will sincerely repent of your sins and trust Jesus (see www.naog.ws/theway.htm). I urge you to cry out to Him now. The Bible promises, “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). Will you call on Him now?

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 34 The three-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monthly tuition is $95 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50.

Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The four-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Monthly tuition is $125 and the nonrefundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilettrained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2016. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-2622668.

St. Nicholas Church News

Submitted by MARIANNE GESSLER Warm weather and the start of spring has inspired St. Nicholas to begin their annual Flower Voucher Sale. Beginning April 2 and ending April 17, vouchers will be sold after all the Masses in the Social Hall for $19. The vouchers will be

Ham & Dandelion Dinner

Saturday, April 9 • 3-7 pm Ham, dandelion, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bacon dressing, corn, green beans, beverage & desserts-all you can eat!

Adults-$11 • Children 6-10- $6 Under 6 is free St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland

787 Almond Rd. Walnutport, 18088 • 610-767-5751 Call for tickets-limited number available at door

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redeemable at the Hickory Grove Greenhouses between May 2 and 22. You may also call and pick up vouchers at the Church Rectory any time during week days between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 610-767-3107. It’s time to add colorful beauty to our outdoors.

On Saturday, April 16 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., get on your dancing shoes for a Spring Fling. Come dance to your favorite tune from the ‘50s through ‘80s. Music will be provided by DJ Charlie Williams. Bring a snack or dessert to share and bring your own wine, spirits, or beer.

Tickets are $10 purchased at the door, held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church Social Hall at 4412 Mountain View Drive in Walnutport. For more information, call Carl at 60-767-6016 or the parish at 610-767-3107 or email Carl at ccniedz@gmail. com. Proceeds benefit the Parish Renovations Fund.

St. Nicholas is still seeking artisans for a juried Craft/Art Show to be held on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Only original artwork and handmade crafts will be accepted. For more information and an application, contact Lisa at jmckeow@aol.com or Nancy at nsteinmetz@ windywillowstudio.com.

Please allow St. Nicholas Catholic Church help to usher you into spring with its many activities.

St. John’s United Church of Christ of Slatington 19th Annual Basket Social Fundraiser

Sunday, May 1, 2016

at the Emerald Fire Company, 7748 Penn St. Emerald, PA Doors open at 4 p.m. Drawing starts promptly at 6 p.m.

Kitchen will be open.

Tickets cost $6 and may be purchased at the door.For advanced tickets, please call Iris at 610-767-8982 or the church at 610-767-5554.

Treat mom for Mother’s Day! Please consider bringing a non-perishable food product or personal care item to be donated to our local food bank.

skets 2 mystery badden with $50 hi inside!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m.

SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Evangelical Lutheran Church Schnecksville (HA) 610-767-6884 W - 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-1812 Communion 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. BS Thurs. 7 p.m.

Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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Northampton Lutheran Parish W:10:00 at HTSlovak 1372 Washington Ave. SS 8:45 A.M. at Zion Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

People’s EC Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m.

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

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

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

St. John’s ELC Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

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

9/14 – Rally Day at 9 a.m.

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

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

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

St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 9:30 a.m. w/child care St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303

W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:30 a.m.

1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

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

7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, HA – Handicapped Accessible, BS – Bible Study. SG – Study Group

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Touch of Dutch Submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL Die Alt Kedde-Brick Datt in der Lechaa Wasser Kaft, do schpannt en alde Brick Den scheene Lechaa Rewwer gebaut viel Yaahr zerick. In der ganz United States, du maagscht suche, wu du witt Do finnscht du gaar ken Gleichniss zu der alt Kedde-Brick.

En Fremling deet gewiss laut lache, mit seinem erschde Blick, Wann unverhofft er keemt in seiner Reis zu der Kedde-Brick.

So gschpassich iss sie hiegschtellt, so kariyos sehnt sie yo aus Guckt freilich wie en Wagge-Brick, aa ebbes wie en Haus.

Ganz weit un breet iss sie bekannt als die Lechaa Kedde-Brick.

Das ganz Gewicht uff Kedde ruht anschtatt zwee drohdne Strick Ach was schwer Holz waar do gebraucht die Brick zu konstructiere Das mann kann viel Donne Gewicht seef druff un driwwer schtiere.

Die Peiler, ach wie solid gemacht bei de alde gude Mau‘rer, Ich glaab gewiss des Schteewerk meecht noch hunnert yaahr-lang

dau‘re, Wu sin nau dann die Arwet-Leit, die Krafde gewwe hen dezu Die Mudder Erd bedeckt sie lang in sanft un siesser Ruh. Mit Fleiss hen sie yo all datt gschafft un darrich die daeglich Hitz Des miede Gleider hot gemacht, ihre Kaerper bfeicht mit Schwitz.

Die Baumeeschder aa vun daerre Brick schur weit un breet bekannt Schunn lang zerick hen Abschied gemacht fer en scheener, besser Land.

O Kedde-Brick, O Kedde-Brick, gebaut so lang zerick, Im ganz Lehigh Daal bischt du die eldschde

Brick.

O wann du nau yuscht schwetze kannscht mit M a u l adder mit’re Fedder.

W a s kannscht du net verzehle vun Flut, Blitz un wieschdes Wedder.

Langs am Rewwer nunner hen sich viel Bricke gschtreckt, Sie sin all abgerisse nau un annere ufferweckt Un du schtehscht noch so prachtich do in demalt Gleid Un draagscht die Leit hei un her bis uff die anner Seit.

O Kedde-Brick, O Kedde-Brick, wie oft hot‘s mir gelunge, Als Yingling bin ich frisch un schnell uff de rappliche Blanke gschprunge Ach mancher Gschpass hot’s mir gemacht un manche grosse Freed Zu schpringe schnell im rauschend Wint bis uff die anner Seid.

O kedde Brick, O Kedde-Brick, lang hoscht du do gschtanne Un fer Stockholders Yaahr noch Yaahr, viel Bense eigenumme Des Yaahr die Brick ganz faddich waar, schteht achtzeh hunnert dreissich So all die Zeit fer achtzich Yaahr waarscht du ganz un fleissich.

O Kedde-Brick, du alder Held, alt-frankisches Gebei Guckscht schier wie en Gemach aus der Sindfluts-Zeit, Lang woll mer dich behalde, ya, geb uns dei Dienscht, Dass unsere Kinns-Kinner dich sehne, hawwich oft gewinscht.

-William Craig The Old Chain Bridge There in the Lehigh Water Gap an old bridge spans The beautiful Lehigh River, built many years ago. Throughout the whole United States you may search where you will, You will find no likeness to Continued on Page 39

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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 38 the old chain bridge here.

A stranger may indeed laugh loudly at his first glance, When he comes unexpectedly on his journey to the chain bridge.

So funny is she set down, yes, so odd she appears; Looks certainly like a wagon bridge, also something like a house.

She is known both far and near as the Lehigh chain bridge.

All the weight rest on chains instead of two wire-ropes [cables].

My, what heavy timber was needed to construct this bridge, That one could safely guide many tons of weight up and over on it.

The piers, my, how solid they were made by good old masons; I believe the stone work may certainly still last for a hundred year period.

Where are the working people now who gave their energy to [build] it?

Mother earth long covers them in soft and sweet rest.

With diligence they have certainly worked and through the heat of day; This made tired limbs and their bodies moist with sweat.

The contractors for this bridge [are] also certainly known far and wide, Have already taken leave for a nicer, better land long ago.

O chain bridge, o chain bridge, built so long back in time, In the entire Lehigh Valley you are the oldest bridge.

O, if only you could speak with a mouth or with a pen, What you could not tell about floods, lightning and terrible weather.

Downstream many bridges had spanned the full length of the river; They are all torn down now and others raised up.

And you still stand so magnificently here in this old glade, And carry the people back and forth onto the other side.

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O chain bridge, o chain bridge how often I succeeded As a youngster I ran boldly and quickly on the dilapidated planks; O my, it made more fun and more great joy for me To run quickly in the lively wind over onto the other side.

O chain bridge, o chain bridge, long have you stood here; And for stockholders year after year many pennies taken in.

That year that the bridge was completely finished, is eighteen hundred and thirty; So for all the time for eighty years you were complete and hard working.

O chain bridge, you old hero, old fashioned structure, You look just like a refuge in the time of the great deluge.

We want to keep you long, yes, give us your service; That our grandchildren can see you, I have often wished.

[A timeline on this bridge: 1826, Bridge built (The poem says,1830, however.); 1841, Flood damage; 1857, Ice damage; 1886, Dam gave way; 1910, (Approximately) William Craig wrote this poem; 1926, On May24, fire burned one ‘towerhouse’; rebuilt without ‘tower-houses’; 1933, dismantled.]

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Ageism is Alive and Well in TV Land’s ‘Younger’ Campaign I first mentioned my affection for this show back in July, as part of my Current Obsessions: Summer TV, Vol. 1 collection.

I readily jumped back into season 2 a couple months ago, prepared for more of the same millennial-specific jargon and character foibles. Instead, I found myself taking a hard look at why this show is doing so well with a plot so, well, sad.

“Nobody at work knows this, but ... I’m not 26. I’m 40.”

What’s old is new again over at TV Land and not just in their relentlessly lauded new program “Younger.” The network officially announced its rebranding last summer, rolling out fresh original series aimed, they say, at Generation X. They marked the launch with the Darren Star dramedy, which tells a parallel story of revamping image for professional gain. When Liza Miller (Sutton Foster ) attempts to re-enter the work force after taking a 15-year hiatus to raise her child, she’s abruptly faced with the harsh reality of today’s job market―you’re either too young and therefore inexperienced or too old and therefore overqualified.

While it’s highly unlikely that this particular plot would be feasible in reality (social security numbers are a thing, people), it does beg the question: To what lengths are people willing to go to find work that’s meaningful to them? Liza Miller, fictional as she may be, probably could’ve found employment somewhere at age 40, but she has her heart set on returning to an industry she loves.

In a highly competitive market, especially found within publishing/media, would she have managed to convince a company to let her start “anywhere,” even if that meant being the only assistant not straight out of college? Where is the happy medium between inexperienced and overqualified? Does it even exist anymore?

Liza’s secret doesn’t get any easier to protect in the show’s sophomore season, which concluded March 23, but the burden she bears begins to weigh her down. In a trip to a psychologist in episode 2.08 to prove precisely why Millennial Print, Empirical’s latest venture, is the right outlet for the doc’s next book, Liza spills all. Her situation (“lie,” corrects Dr. Wray) makes her the perfect person to market a guide to your 20s because she’s already survived the era―and voluntarily gone back for more.

“I utterly admire you. It’s a completely ludicrous idea and you are pulling it off,” says Dr. Wray. While that may be true, it’s a bit shortsighted to believe that her victory should exist only in deceiving everyone close to her, from her new friends to her own daughter.

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Plus, Liza may be back in publishing, but not in her field of choice (she prefers editorial over marketing, which is understandable when you’re still not sure what a hashtag is) and she also lives in constant fear that she’ll slip up and be found out (which is possible when you drop Punky Brewster references into casual conversation with actual 26-yearolds).

Beneath all the thinly veiled attempts to be oh-so-relevant (every single commercial break is preempted with plugs for practically every social media platform), the show is rife with uncomfortable yet completely justifiable

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Lying about one’s age is a concept perceived to be so common, it’s inconsequential, particularly for women―but the show wastes many an opportunity to linger on why. With the potential to be an intense look at social norms disguised as fast-paced fun, the chief thrill remains only in discovering the next person to learn Liza’s truth.

Truth is, there’s a bigger story to be told here.

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EVENTS 5th Annual Northern Lehigh Women's Clothing Swap & Basket Raffle! Sunday, May 11, 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by Diamond Fire Co. $10 admission donation for first hour only, free after that. Come get a new wardrobe!

Kitchen will be open. All donations benefit Diamond Fire Co. and NL Community Center.

(4/21) Austreibung’s Fest: April 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Germansville Fire Hall. Hot meal includes Karl Ehmer wursts and bottomless beverages. Entertainment provided by the Walt Groller Band. Door prizes. Only $25 per person. For more info and tickets, call 610-767-6981 or 610799-3561. (4/7) Flea market, bake sale, and Chinese auction: Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company, 2440 Fairyland Road. Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments available.

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(4/21) Lehighton Area Pool Pals GIANT Yard Sale & Basket Raffle, April 16 at Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. 8th St. Vendors wanted: $10 for table inside or spot outside. Vendor set-up at 9 a.m. Sale starts 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., basket raffle at 2 p.m. Refreshments available.

Donations appreciated. For additional info, call Diane at 610-377-5275. Proceeds to support Baer Memorial Swimming Pool. (4/7) The PA German Friends’ Annual Fersammling will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,

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(12/15) Egyptian Sands Motel, Room For Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $595/month. Efficiency apartment also available, call 610262-8050 for details. (6/2) FOR RENT: Two bedroom apt, 2nd floor Slatington area, country setting, 7108 PA Rt. 873, Friedens. Heat, water, sewer, garbage included. Stove and fridge. No pets. Security, references, and credit check required. $725 per month. 610760-9839. L/M. Shown by appt.

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St. John Neumann Regional School News

Submitted by SR. VIRGINIA STEPHANIE St. John Neumann Regional School, with campuses in Palmerton and Slatington, is about quality education, Christian faith, and values. We are proud to announce the winner of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Essay is Lydia Gowin, grade 7. The theme for this year is “Open the Door of Mercy.”

Lydia will read her essay at the Carbon County Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kickoff on April 18.

We are also proud to report that Sophia Bauer, grade 8, has been awarded the Bishop’s Scholarship to Marian Catholic High School and Caitlene Santos, also grade 8, has been awarded the Bishop’s Scholarship to Allentown Central Catholic High School.

Congratulations to our students, parents, and teachers for your continued and ever-growing faith.

Happy Birthday Jean Serman - 67 on April 17 Joseph F. Nierer - 72 on April 18 Nicole McCartney - 16 on April 19

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups heavy cream • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 6 egg yolks • 1 cup sugar—½ cup in mixture and ½ cup for crust

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Heat heavy cream and vanilla extract in a saucepan until hot, but not boiling.

In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until well mixed. Pour in the hot cream gradually, mixing continually.

Place 6 (7 to 8 oz.) ramekins into a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the pan to come roughly halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Pour the mixture into the ramekins and bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes. The crème brulee should be set, but still a little jiggly in the middle. Remove the dishes from the roasting pan, allow to cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours and up to three days.

After allotted refrigeration, remove crème brulee and allow to sit out at least 30 minutes before browning the sugar on top. Spread sugar on top of

each dish. Using a torch, melt the sugar for a crispy top. If you don’t have a torch, you can broil the crème brulee to melt the sugar. Allow to sit for at least five minutes before serving.

Being one of my favorite desserts, I was very excited to find a nice, simple recipe to make crème brulee. It was extremely easy and I love that there are only four ingredients in the whole dish. I would say that as far as this recipe goes, the flavor of the crème brulee was perfect. I was so excited for the results and very antsy to use the torch that I did not bake the crème brulee or let it refrigerate long enough before trying. However, it was still delicious and I would recommend this recipe to any crème brulee lover out there!

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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

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Roof, Side, Etc.

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

Phone: (610) 826-2235

PA#037295

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Mel Fritz Construction

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• Additions Kitchens • Baths • Siding • Windows & Doors

• 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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(610) 767-7085

Danielsville, PA

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine........................11, 17 All-American Tree Service..............3 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................41 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Assumption BVM...........................45 B. Biechy Construction..................25 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................31 Bechtel’s Pharmacy..........................3 Becker Homes.................................48 Bethany Wesleyan........................33, 35 Blue Mountain Construction..........49 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............42 Blue Mountain Resort...................13 Century 21-Shawn Correll............12 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................47 Cindy’s Deli.....................................14 Citizen’s Fire Co. (Slatedale)........12 Clean Sweep........................ 16, 26, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................27 Crystal Vision..................................52 David Hess Concrete.....................49 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...23 Dumpsters.......................................42 Family Practice................................21 Forgotten Felines & Fidos.............27 Frey & Co.........................................22 Friedens Bingo................................15 Gabby’s Lawn Care........................48 GD Shupp........................................49 George Bensing Funeral Home...24 Good Shepherd UCC....................31 Great Metal Recycling.....................8 Greenbrier Homecare...................21 Green Wood Nursery....................48 Havighurst Insurance......................7 Heidel Hollow...................................8 Home Helpers...........................19, 26 Indian Creek....................................15 Jack Follweiler’s..............................48 Jim’s Barber Shop...........................25 JJN Property Services....................42 Kornfiend’s Market..........................5 Kuhns Chiropractic..........................6 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal............. 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor................................20 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................16 Mahoning Valley Speedway..........47 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................25 Mint Home Improvement............31 Monica Sellers.................................22 Moore Twp. Lions Club.................14 Myster Tree & Shrub Service.......49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage.....................................2 Neffs National Bank.......................20

Newhard Pharmacy.......................18 Off the Wall.....................................23 Pastor Lundmark............................34 Phil Long Construction.................48 Precision Armaments....................22 Richard B. Ryon .............................23 Ron’s Handyman............................48 Roosevelt Democratic Club..........17 Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance..........31 Schisler Funeral..............................52 Silfies Fuel........................................48 Sillettco Fence.................................49 St. John’s Lutheran.........................33 St. John's UCC-Slatington............35 St. Paul’s UCC.................................35

St. Peter’s UCC............................4, 32 Stress Relief Center.......................20 Sule’s Collision Center..................42 Susan C. Schneck...........................39 Susie’s Shady Nook..........................9 TJ Uhnak..........................................49 Tom Sidor CPA................................13 Union Lutheran Spaghetti Dinner........................................24 United Pres......................................34 Veterans Discount Oil....................45 Vigilant Fire Co.................................4 W. Neff Auto......................................4 Walnutport Family Eye Care........18 Zions Stone UCC............................32

Good Eye answer: Clothespin ---------------------Last issue’s Sudoko answers and March 17 winner: Tammy Donmoyer

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

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

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