Town & Country Gazette August 7

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, approximately 14 to 15% of households in this country experience some level of food insecurity. This isn’t an abstraction; hunger is something that impacts your friends and neighbors. Luckily, we have many organizations working to combat food insecurity in our communities.

The Northern Lehigh Food Bank, located in Emerald, is one resource for people who might be struggling. The food bank does rely on volunteers and donations however, so we want to do our part and remind you guys that our 3rd Annual Blue Mountain Blowout flea market fundraiser for the food bank is coming up on September 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fundraiser is held in our office parking lot at 4685 Lehigh Drive in Walnutport. We’ve gotten so much support in the past and look forward to another great event this year.

We still have vender spots open. If you would like to participate, it’s only a $10 fee that we donate directly to the food bank. If interested, give me a call at 610-767-9600.

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Contents:

Pg 10 - Slatington 150th Schedule Pg 14 - Community Calendar Pg 22 - Blue Mountain’s Best Pg 40 - Home Recycled Home Pg 42 - POP Pg 44 - Touch of Dutch Pg 47 - Classifieds

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G A Z ETTE 4685 Lehigh Drive (Rte 248), Walnutport, PA 18088-9574 Telephone 610-767-9600 • Fax 610-767-9612 Email: AskUs@TownandCountryGazette.com www.TownandCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul & Lisa Prass - Publishers Joe Korba - Associate Publisher, Newspapers Danielle Tepper, Alice Wanamaker - Publishing Assts.

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Sesquicentennial Celebration Submitted by ANNABEL E. FOGAL Slatington’s Sesquicentennial Parade is coming; Saturday, August 16 at 12 p.m. However, it isn’t too late for you and your friends to participate— big groups, small groups, individuals, floats, fire companies, antique cars, patriotic pets (friendly and leashed), marching groups, riding groups, etc.

It's up to each of us who live here in Slatington to help make the 150th anniversary celebration an event to be remembered. For more information on the parade, please contact Larry Eckert at 484-6616108 or mrcymbals@aol.com.

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celebration of Slatington's 150th birthday. Have you been to the store? Bought a T-shirt? A mug?

A keychain? An original issue of the Slatington News? Have you ordered your copy of the Slatington history book? Will you be a participant in the parade or will you be watching the bands, the floats, the fire equipment, and the strolling street performers from the sidelines? Are you ready to put on your dancing shoes?

What can you do to join in this historic birthday celebration? If you live along the parade route on Main Street or Center Street especially, you can help by displaying the flag and decorating your home/property with red, white and blue during the festivities. All of us, even if we don't live along the parade route, can join in by decorating to bring greetings to the many visitors to our town during this festival occasion.

Happy Birthday Bryan Primrose - 31 on August 11 Anthony Rossetti - 9 on August 12 Bill Kltz - 66 on August 12 Eric Bolton - 14 on August 13 Stephen Serensits II- 23 on August 13

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Come To The 4-H Fair Submitted by JANICE MARTIN Summer brings fair time.

The Northampton County 4-H Fair will be held Friday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 10.

This is an annual event held at the Northampton County 4-H Center at 777 Bushkill Center Rd. in Nazareth. 4-Hers from around the county attend and exhibit their completed 4-H projects and have fun. It’s family fun for everyone.

Admission and parking are free.

Friday hosts the Beef and Dairy shows, followed by the Poultry show and then the Dog show.

Saturday opens with the Rabbit and Cavy show and the Swine show, followed by the Sheep and Goat show, then the Alpaca Show. The evening starts with a Fashion Show and the Best In Show Awards Presentations. The Cake Walk follows and the evening ends with family games for everyone.

Sunday hosts the Horse show and the famous 4-H Center Chicken BBQ, which starts at noon.

During all of the events, the food stands are open with mouth-watering goodies. There is a Silent Auction featuring many wonderful items all donated to benefit the 4-H Fair. The display

hall is always open for viewing of the exhibits and displays.

For more information and the time schedule for this three-day event, please call 610-746-1970 weekdays. During the events, you may call 610759-9859.

4-H is open to all youths ages 8-18. It offers over 150 hands-on learning opportunities with an emphasis on leadership, life skills, and community awareness. 4-H also offers a Cloverbud program for youths ages 5-8. For more information on the 4-H program, call Brad Kunsman at 610-746-1970 weekdays.

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Engagement

Submitted by AMANDA HADINGER (sister and bridesmaid) Bride: Amber Hadinger. Parents are Gerald and Kimberly Hadinger of Palmerton.

Groom: David Getz. Parents are Richard and Dorothy Getz of Lehighton.

Both attended Palmerton Area High School.

Amber works for Brandywine Transportation.

David works for DCS Logistics. The wedding date is October 4, 2014. After the wedding, they will reside in Lehighton.

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Back to School Meet the Staff

aker, Alice Wanam t: I have an st si As ng Publishi of d the smell in ve lo s ay w al r pe pa d es an school suppli y first day of er Ev . ar ul ic rt pa tied y I have is or em m ck school pa w t of a ne to the scen of paper.

What’s a favorite childhood memory from the first day of school?

*hot rod Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I vaguely remember being really excited to show everyone my expanded Goosebumps collection on the first day of school in fourth or fifth grade.

Danielle Tepp er excited for , Publishing Assistant: I my I ran into th first day of first gr was so ade that e street th e second I sa bus coming up w my by a car an over the hill. Could’ve gotten hit d didn’t even pause to say to my mom. goodbye

Tony Pisco, Art Director: My junior year I was able to drive my car to school, so that was pretty cool.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Mana ger: I always treasu red getting new clothes and a pair of new sh oes for the start of school. Some years it was to o warm to wea r the new clothe s, but I rememb er wearing some of it anyway.

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: I remember walking up the large paved way to the front doors at Slatington Elementary and looking around and seeing the parents saying goodbye and the kids turning around strutting to the door and thinking they have just embarked on freedom. I thought I was on top of the world.

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Slatington’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Events Schedule

Sat. August 9 – Sat. August 16, 2014

Rain or Shine Sat., August 9 At the Trailhead 8 am 5 K Race Registration at the Trailhead 9 am 5K Race Start – at Trailhead Celebration Opening At Victory Park Bus Shuttle running from 11 am-11 pm due to limited parking at Victory Park. Pick-up locations: 7th Street Trout Run Covered Bridge @ Slate Heritage Trail, Slatington Vigilant @ 110 S. Walnut Street Drop off: Victory Park – pick-ups every 15 minutes 11 am - 12 pm Opening Ceremonies – Edward E. Hartman, Presiding 12 pm – 1 pm Music by Damian Price Anniversary celebration 12 pm - 11 pm Beer Garden open 12 pm – 8 pm Northern Lehigh Pool free swim 12 pm – 3 pm Crock Pot Chili Cook-off 12 pm – 4 pm Children's games on the Victory Park Baseball Field 11 am – 9 pm Various Food Vendors 11 am – 9 pm T&M Novelties & Games 1 pm – 3 pm Music by the Quartet of Five 3 pm Cakewalk with music by the Parryville Band 3 pm Beard Judging 5 pm – 9 pm Music by “Midnight Special” 9 pm Celebration Fireworks in the Ball Field 9:30 – 11 pm Music by Mike Peters & John Ortiz

Sunday, August 10 Religious Heritage / History Day

At the Northern Lehigh Middle School Auditorium 10 am Non-denominational Church Service led by members of the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association, including a choir representative of the churches in Slatington At Memorial Park (Main & Second Streets) 11 am – 5 pm Craft Fair 11 am – 5 pm Quilt Exhibition – St. John's UCC Church 11 am – 5 pm Various Food Vendors 11 am – 2 pm Music by Big Valley Bluegrass 1 pm Wagon Tour with historical comments by Christy Haydt 2 pm – 5 pm Music by Killing Time At the American Legion 11 am – 5 pm Historical Collections on Display 11 am – 5 pm Jim Leyland will be available to discuss Slatington's trolley and train transportation in its earlier years 11 am – 5 pm Special display of Native American Artifacts from the collection of Dr. Stephen Mazepa At the Skeet Club Grove 11 am Horseshoe Tournament 11 am – 5 pm Beer Garden & Concession Stand open 11 am – 5 pm Brolenzinger Chicken available 1 pm – 5 pm Music by DJ Jimmy At the Trailhead 2 pm Pickled Dog concession stand opens 2 pm Beer Garden open 2 pm – 5 pm Music by Logan Bachman 4 pm Time Capsule from 1989 will be opened; 2014 Time Capsule will be filled 5 pm Meet Jonathan Jakum, designer of the 2014 Slatington Sesquicentennial logo 5 pm – 7 pm Ox Roast dinner will be served ($15.00-roasted ox, potato salad, baked beans, and roll) 5 pm – 9 pm Music by Droppin' Trou

Monday, August 11 Firemen's Night + Steak Fry

At the Skeet Club Grove 3 pm – 10 pm Beer Garden & Concession Stand (food purchase for non-ticket holders) 6 pm – 8 pm Steak Fry (Tickets are required) – hosted by the Slatington Lions Club ($18.00-steak, baked potato, corn, & mixed salad) 6 pm – 8 pm Firefighters will be honored 6 pm – 9 pm Music by Trick Stacy

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Tuesday, August 12 Chamber of Commerce / Local Business Night

At the Trailhead 5:30 pm Picnic –with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce as hosts Free picnic foods and birch beer will be available 5:30 pm Business Scavenger hunt At the Skeet Club Grove 3 pm – 10 pm Beer Garden & Concession Stand Open 4 pm – 10 pm Entertainment

Wednesday, August 13 Military Services & Veterans Night

At Memorial Park (Main & Second Streets) 4 pm – 6 pm Dedication - hosted by the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington At the Skeet Club Grove 3 pm – 10 pm Beer Garden & Concession Stand Open (food purchase for non-ticket holders) 4 pm – 10 pm VFW Military and Veterans Memorial Display 6 pm – 8 pm Clam Bake (Tickets are required) – ($18.00-3dz. clams, bbq chicken, small potatoes, coleslaw, corn on the cob, & roll) 4 pm – 10 pm Entertainment

Thursday, August 14 Youth Day

At Northern Lehigh Middle School 11 am – 5 pm Carnival games, characters, refreshments and crafts – e.g., bounce house, aerial truck rides, balloon animals, face painting, dunking booth, eclectic circus, etc.

12 pm – 4 pm Strolling performers (“look alike” Elsa from Frozen and SpongeBob) 12 pm – 2 pm Music by Beautiful Oblivion 2 pm – 5 pm Music by Dylan Peters and Pat Bechtel 7 pm – 10 pm Northern Lehigh Pool Dance (Junior and Senior High students only, please provide school ID)

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Friday, August 15 1864 (Civil War Era) Costume Ball

At the Diamond Fire Company Social Hall 5:30 pm – 11 pm The Slatington 150th Ball (Tickets are required-$50/person or $80.00/couple, ticket includes photo booth, entertainment, hor d'oeuvres, dinner, open bar featuring beer, wine, and 4 selections of mixed drinks Awards will be given for the best dressed Civil War Era figures Music by Tower Suite, featuring Mike Peters

Saturday, August 16 Parade & Block Party

On Main Street, Slatington 10 am – 10 pm T&M Novelties – Roaming carts 10 am – 12 pm Music by The Price is Rice 11 am Heroes for Hope (Anti Bullying & Anti-Drug Presentation w/ Batman & Catwoman) 12 pm Various Food Vendors 12 pm Beer Garden open 12 pm – 3 pm Parade 3:30 - 8 pm Strolling Street Performers (“look alike” Scooby Doo & Spider-Man) 3 pm – 4 pm Music by The Groove 4 pm Era Dancing in the Streets - Flash mob led by the Rhythm & Sole Dance Center Patricia Breitfeller, Artistic Director 4 pm Winner of Beer Raffle to be announced 4 pm Corn on the Cob Eating Contest 5pm – 7 pm Music by Mike Peters & John Ortiz 6 pm Era Dancing in the Streets 6 pm Pie Eating contest 8 pm Era Dancing in the Streets 7 pm – 10 pm Music by Social Call

To purchase tickets, register for events, or all other information: email slatington150@gmail.com, call 610-767-7256, visit the Slatington 150th Store @ 647 Main St., or FB Slatington 150 Anniversary

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Happy 150th Birthday Slatington!

From all of your friends at Slatington Beverage/Galio’s Market – Maigan, Brittany, Brandy, Robert, Annmarie, Jay, Chad and owners Bonnie and Jim Haydt and Vicki and Christy Haydt.

Land Shark 16 oz. cans $21.98 + tax Bud Lite Lime 16 oz. cans $21.98 +tax Shock Top 16 oz. cans $21.98 +tax Coors Lite Summer Brew

All customers wearing ll 150th t-shirts or hats wi ive at receive a commemor 150th gift.

16 oz. cans $21.98 +tax

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Galio’s Groceries and Deli •ALL PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY GAMES

8th Annual Giant Yard Sale Friday, August 15 10:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday, August 16 8:00 am-1:00 pm Chinese Auction & Refreshments & Bake Sale

Wanted!!! Wanted!!! Wanted!!!

Donations of gently used items appreciated.

Clean your house and donate your items to the Franklin Fire Co. Drop off items at the Franklin Fire Co. from 6-8 pm on Monday & Tuesday August 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2014 Call 610-377-7548 or 610-377-5735 with any questions

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Fall 2014 Northern Lehigh Community Center Programs

Submitted by MICHELLE RABER The 17th anniversary stretch class party, which is free for all, will be held Monday, August 11 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Vigilant Fire Company on Walnut St. in Slatington.

The Community Center is looking for playgroup leaders, parents with preschool children who would like to have an organized monthly hour-long playgroup to help children and parents socialize.

Two upcoming bus trips are scheduled: Sept.

20—Baltimore Inner Harbor and Dec. 7—NYC Radio City Music Hall Christmas show.

The NLCC is sponsoring the Duck Race this year on Oct. 4. Stay tuned for details and more information.

October 12 is the Basket Social at the Diamond Fire Company, a fundraiser to help build the NLCC. Adult Stretch is held Mondays and Fridays at Vigilant Fire Company (Walnut St. in Slatington) from 10 to 11 a.m. Adult Zumba Gold at St. John’s Lutheran Church (2nd St. in Slatington) is from 10 to 11 a.m.

Awesome Aerobics and Abs is held Mondays in the NL Middle School Gym from 6 to 7 p.m. Begins Sept. 8.

Yoga is held Thursdays at Peters Elementary School from 6 to 7 p.m. Begins Sept. 4.

NLCC board meetings are open to the public and will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Co. on Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

Friedens Fire Co. All You Can Eat Breakfast August 31, 8am – 12pm Adults $7 - Children $3.50 Buffet Style – Scrambled Eggs, Ham & Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, and Toast

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY •Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

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

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

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m. FMI 610-261-2210.

•Country Western Line & Partner Dancing, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Dancing and Lessons. American Legion, Slatington. FMI 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club of Slatington meeting at the Wildlife Center, 6:15 p.m. FMI 484-951-2468.

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

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

•Zumba at Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-7671239.

•Zumba at Lynnport Fire Co. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 610-554-6438.

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

•PA German Friends meeting.

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

•Wing Night, Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co., 6:30-9:00 p.m. (excluding third Thurs.) FMI 610-852-2722.

•GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Lehighton. FMI 570-386-9960.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

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

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

•Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com •Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

EVERY SATURDAY

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

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

•Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Must Register at Library.

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

•Bingo, West End Fire Co., Palmerton at 6:30 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

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

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

FMI 610-437-3700.

•Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 – 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-760-9009.

•Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

EVERY SUNDAY

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

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

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

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

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

•Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

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

•Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC< Northampton. 1 – 4 p.m.

FMI 610-837-7426.

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

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

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

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

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

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

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

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

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

•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

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

•Zumba, Emerald Fire Co., 6:307:30 p.m. FMI: 484-695-7476.

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

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Community Calendar

•Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, •Youth Yoga (grades 7-12) NL Middle School 2:15-3:00. FMI: 610-760-0300 Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. -8 p.m. FMI 484-477-9697.

•Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

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

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:307:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon & AA meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601.

•Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 - 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

•Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

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

•Bingo, West End Fire Co. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. FMI: 484-866-2364.

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

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

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

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

•Zumba, Gold St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. FMI: 610-760-0300.

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton

Library 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-826-4962.

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

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

•Slatington Trailhead Snack Stand open 11 a.m. – 3p.m. weather permitting.

Wednesday, August 6

•Carbon County Fair, 3-11 p.m. www.carboncountyfair.com

Thursday, August 7

•Carbon County Fair, 3-11 p.m. www.carboncountyfair.com

Friday, August 8

•Dip N Dance at Catasauqua Pool, 1-3 p.m.

•Carbon County Fair, 3-11 p.m. www.carboncountyfair.com

Saturday, August 9

•Free Country Music at Alburtis Park – Free music, parking with live country bands. Cash bingo, Pa Dutch food. 12-8 p.m. FMI: 610-694-0605 •Slatington 150th Anniversary 5K at Slatington Trailhead, 9 a.m.

•Slatington 150th Anniversary Celebration at Victory Park Opening ceremonies at 11 a.m., Entertainment all day., games 12 – 4p.m., food/games 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., free swim at NL Pool 12 – 8 p.m., chili cook-off 12 – 3 p.m., beer garden, cake walk, beard judging 3 p.m.

•Peach Festival, Salem UCC Moorestown.

•Second Saturday Bird Walk, Lehigh Gap Nature Center 7 a.m.

•Summer Clean up at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

•Carbon County Fair, 12-11 p.m. www.carboncountyfair.com •Irish Festival at Northampton Borough Park, 4 p.m. FMI: 610262-2576.

•Slatedale Fire Co. Annual Picnic – rain or shine. Food, games,

music, basket social, cake walk, cotton candy and more. 4 p.m.

•Morgenland Church Summer Picnic, Orefield. 4-9 p.m. with free live music.

•Free concert for the children of San Felix. Jacobs Church, New Tripoli from 1-6 p.m. Music, food, fun and much more

Sunday, August 10

•Free Country Music at Alburtis Park – Free music, parking with live country bands. Cash bingo, Pa Dutch food. 12-8 p.m. FMI: 610-694-0605 •Craft Fair, Main St., & Memorial Park, Slatington.

•OX Roast, Slatington Trailhead.

Lehigh Township Historical Centre, Open House, 1-4 p.m., •Memorabilia of Lehigh Township, Route 248, Pennsville. Free admission. FMI 610-767-5989 •Blood drive – St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton 11 a.m. – 5p.m. FMI: 484-629-5077

Monday, August 11

•Fireman's Steak Fry, Slatington Skeet Club Grove.

•Lehigh Township Historical Society meeting, LT Historical Centre, Route 248, Pennsville, 7 p.m. FMI 610-767-5989.

Tuesday, August 12

•Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber Summer Picnic, Slatington Trailhead 5:30-8 p.m. Free – food, drinks, door prizes, DJ, Scavenger Hunt and more.

•Free community meal at St. John's UCC, Palmerton from 5-6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public •Indianland Garden Club, Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, 7 p.m. Kay Johns of Point Phillips Perennials; "Butterfly Magnets" FMI 610657-0864.

Wednesday, August 13

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

•Clam Bake, honoring military and veterans. Slatington Skeet Club.

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Water Wheel Farm market Tomatoes • Watermelon Fresh Local Produce

610-767-2409 Now Picking Open 7 Days Mike Fink’s a Week, Sweet Corn 10am-6pm.

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Good Shepherd Catholic School Drama Camps

Submitted by EILEEN BRIDA Good Shepherd Catholic School students learn movement through waltz lessons, rehearse scene work with their partners, learn to project their voices on stage, make camp T-shirts, and much more during the week-long Summer Drama Camp for first through fourth grades. Over 30 students registered to take part in this new program presented by Good Shepherd Catholic School. The camp was held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Not sure because change is difficult? Have your child spend a visitation day.

“The only reason Michael agreed to spend a visitation day at SJNRS was because we told him it would be a day out of regular school. Michael came home from his day of visiting smiling ear to ear and didn’t stop talking about how much he loved the school until he went to bed that night.”….Mike and Tamara Kulp

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Past Presidents Honored At Garden Club

Past presidents of Indianland Garden Club honored at July meeting. L-R: Ruth Doll, Carolyn Werner, Connie Nagy, Gizella Kocher, Kathy Gold, and Cindi Christman.

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT At the last meeting, the garden club celebrated its 60th anniversary. Cindi Christman was chairperson of the meeting and the program was enjoyed by everyone. During the meeting, past presidents were recognized. Beverly Putt spoke of the history of the club and there were booklets, literature, and minutes of former years on display.

A large cake was decorated by Judy Christman for the special occasion. Members provided items for the meal and a Chinese Auction. The next meeting of the garden club will be held Tuesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

Doors open at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Kay Johns

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of Point Phillips Perennials and the program will be "Butterfly Magnets." The August tournament is as follows: Specimens—Gladiola, salvia, verbena, sunflower, marigold, coleus, chrysanthemum, brown-eyed Susan, foxglove, rose, zinnia, dahlia, petunia and shrub. Houseplants—Tropical plant, jade plant, hanging basket, five different garden vegetables of your choice. Arrangements—“Dog Days," a horizontal design; "Bounty in the Garden,” use flowers, fruits, and/or vegetables; and "Ice Cream Parlor," your own interpretation; Photography Garden Tour, a photo from any garden. For more information, call 610-657-0864.

Free Clothing Days

Submitted by WENDY LEVAN Free Clothing Days will be held at the Slatington Baptist Church, 509 Main Street. Anyone who is in need of clothing is invited to come. The distribution dates are: Monday, August 11 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tuesday, August 12 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, August 13 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursday, August 14 from 10am - 1pm.

Used and some new clothing for infants, children, teens, men and women will be available for you to choose from for FREE! If possible, please bring your own bags to fill. This event gets very crowded, so it is recommended to not bring small children and strollers. If you have any questions please call the church at 610-767-9775 or Wendy at 610-767-6276.

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Plaid Skirts

Take a trip down memory lane with the ‘90s kids on staff (ahem, give or take a couple years for some of us) as we think back to some of our favorite school memories from childhood. Visit us on Facebook to tell us yours! Contributors: Joe Korba, Catherine Stroh, Danielle Tepper, Alice Wanamaker

As a former Catholic schoolgirl, I relished ridding myself of my uniform every summer; I could finally look like all the other kids every day. I hated that I couldn’t go back-to-school shopping for cute new clothes like my neighborhood friends. When September rolled around, there was always a mix of resentment and relief. While I had to reluctantly scrub my fingers clean of any summery pink polish, I never had to plan my outfits ahead of time and it kept the hierarchy of girls in line (it’s hard to be cooler than anyone else when you’re all decked out in the same knee socks and penny loafers). Still, to this day, I can’t look at blue plaid without feeling a tiny tickling of repulsion.—DT

Pogs

Before schools got wise to the subversive menace that little cardboard discs with pictures of ALF posed, one of my favorite elementary school pastimes was playing POGS.—JK

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Cursive Writing

Imagine my surprise when I read the following headline in The Washington Post in early 2013: “Cursive handwriting is disappearing from public schools.” No joke! The article goes on to talk about the many reasons why schools are choosing to do away with the “dying art form,” including costs and time associated with learning two forms, when one would suffice. I just can’t imagine a world where not one person would be capable of reading the original documents of our founding fathers.—AW

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Field Days

Admittedly, I was nev er one to enjoy much about field day. But I did enjoy a few activit ies including tug-of-war, which I was always really go od at, playing mushroomclo ud with a giant par achute, an d partaking in Mr. Par ry’s Chicken Fat song/dance for the hundred-millionth tim e. It was, at least, always a go od day out of the classr oom.—AW

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Youth Group Fundraiser

Submitted by NINA WEISS The Youth Group at Hope Lutheran Church is hosting a summer barbeque featuring pulled pork sandwiches and chicken on Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and each meal includes a pulled pork sandwich or half a chicken, a baked potato, corn on the cob, and a dessert item. Lorah’s Pig Farm in Walnutport will provide the food, with the exception of the desserts.

The meals can be picked up for take-out or eaten at the church in Kuntz Hall. Tickets can be purchased by calling the church at 610-767-7203 and leaving a message on extension nine. All proceeds benefit youth attending the 2015 NationalYouth Gathering.

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Vendors Sought

Submitted by JACQUIE MOSER Got stuff? Want to make money? Why not rent a space for $10 at our flea market on September 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.? We’ll also be having a basket social on that date, so there should be lots of people to look over your items. Contact Jacquie at 610-799-0828 to reserve your space. Spaces are limited, so call ASAP. This fundraiser benefits two local cancer patients. New Life Lutheran Church, 6804 Weiss Rd, New Tripoli. 610-298-2710 or info@ nlelc.com.

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Slatington Public Library ...as told by librarian Louise Bechtel

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By Danielle S. Tepper

ne of the tragic side effects of the digital age is the diminishing worth of community staples like public libraries. With the innovative technological additions of e-Readers and online rentals into the literary landscape, what’s to say that these beloved buildings full of dusty paperbacks and historical ambiance won’t someday become obsolete? Slatington librarian Louise Bechtel has something to say about that.

“I think there will always be a need,” she says.

Bechtel has served the library for approximately 15 years and was a volunteer for years before that. “It was my night out,” she laughed. “I used to tell my husband, ‘OK, I’m going to the library!’ I have, maybe you’d call it a sickness: I love books.”

The library itself dates back to 1936, where it began in a church basement. It moved to its current location in 1985. (A full history of the library will be available at the 150th Sesquicentennial celebration.) The library acts as its own entity and is not owned by the borough or the school district. It also acts as a hub for those in need of a free computer lab.

“That’s our major draw,” said Bechtel.

“Especially sitting here, in the 600 block of Slatington, people can’t afford Kindles or laptops. A lot of the time, it’s just kids playing games, but we do have a lot of people come in who need to work on their resume or file for unemployment.”

According to Bechtel, with so much being done online these days, it’s particularly hard for those without access to a computer or the internet to handle things like that. “If you’re unemployed, how do you afford a computer?” she said. “So we’ll gladly help whoever needs it in whatever way. We have regulars, usually in their fifties, who have never had to do a resume before because they’ve had a job their whole life and are just now getting laid off.”

It’s difficult to predict just how helpful they’ll need to be sometimes. “I hope it never happens again, but we had a homeless woman come in

who was just looking for a couch to sleep on,” said Bechtel. “That was terrible … but that’s life in a little town.”

The library offers more than just a quiet place to read or use the computers. “We have programs like the Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour, the Seven Day Club, a preschool reading program, diabetes lecture, the occasional author signing,” said Bechtel. “But the turnout isn’t great. We just can’t get people to come. I guess they’re not interested.”

Even still, they hope to grow their programs in the future in an effort to appeal to more people. They also aim to keep up with the times technologically. “Our circulation hasn’t been updated since 2000, so that will be fixed soon,” said Bechtel. “All the computers are running Windows Vista, so they’ll be upgraded.

Our catalog and renewal system will be online.

That’s our step into the future. We have to do it, because what we have now will soon be obsolete. We’re going to try to provide whatever people need.”

In order to provide for their patrons, they need financial help themselves. “We’ve gotten to the point where our state funding has been cut,” explained Bechtel. “We’re able to get capital improvement grants for the building, but those don’t pay the bills. One of our best fundraisers is the Chinese auction. We also do raffles. We’re raising little bits, like $200 here and there.

What would really help is if a Friends of the Library started here. Palmerton has one; they’re very active. Right now, the board members are doing everything.”

They also get help from organizations such as Trexler —Louise Bechtel, Trust, Horsehead Corporation, and librarian

“I just want to get books into hands.”

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a small handful of others. But mostly, they rely on private donations to keep them going. “We’re a Mom and Pop organization with a $100,000 budget,” she said. “Wherever we can squeeze a nickel, that’s what we’re doing. People are good to us; that’s why we’re still here.”

The computers, which bring in the most people, are the biggest financial drain. “We’re trying to keep up to date with technology, but it’s expensive and it doesn’t last,” she said. “Meanwhile, Nine board members, along with librarians Rosanne Pugh and you can buy a book and it’ll sit on the Louise Bechtel (pictured above), run Slatington Public Library. shelf for years and years … although our Harry Potters keep falling apart.

Everyone wants to read Harry Potter.”

Bechtel believes some people will always prefer books to technology.

New additions to their collection are donated often, but they have to be in decent shape to make it onto the shelf.

“We’ll get a whole yard sale’s worth, but we’ll only keep two or three.

The rest go out in our book sales.”

Or worse, they’ll be recycled. “That hurts,” she said. (Bechtel dreads the process of ripping the cardboard hardcovers from their paper stories.) They save the best ones for their sale at the annual Canal Festival.

In spite of her optimism, Bechtel does see the decline in the use of physical print books. “It’s kind of sad,” she said. “Kids don’t come in and do projects anymore. It used to be that they could only use so many internet sources, but you don’t see that anymore.” As Bechtel pointed out, only one major chain bookstore remains: Barnes & Noble. “I try to order my books from them so they don’t go out of business!” She mentioned a recent trip to Palo Alto for a wedding: “We passed a gated doorway and there was a theater marquee above it that said ‘Borders.’ I peeked inside and the store was built around a courtyard with a fountain in the center. Totally empty. It broke my heart—it must’ve been gorgeous.”

Bechtel hopes that people continue to see the value in their community libraries. “I think we’re accessible and user-friendly The Town & Country and free (except when you print!) and it’s so varied. That’s what Gazette is looking for local keeps it interesting. I love helping people. On any given day, I could organizations in need! be doing IT or cataloging or checking people out … or washing Know a nonprofit working hard windows,” she laughed. “And I want to find homes for all the books. to serve the community?

I just want to get books into hands.”

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Bethany Wesleyan Events

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Zumba is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the gym for $5 per person. Volleyball in the gym is Sunday nights: competitive at 5:30 p.m. and recreational at 7 p.m. Upcoming events are as follows: Locks of Love Cut-A-Thon: August 17, 1 to 4 p.m. in the gym.

Big Daddy Weave: September 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at www.iTickets.com and in the church office.

National Christian Choir: September 20 at 6:30 p.m. Free admission. An offering will be received.

The Jacobs Brothers: Wednesday, November 12 at 1 p.m. Free admission. An offering will be received.

Liz Curtis Higgs: Sunday, November 30 at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Liz will be speaking on The “Women of Christmas.”

Annie Moses Band: Thursday, December 11.

Tickets will be available in September.

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 through 5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.

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Instantaneous Conversion

The The life-changing life-changing experience experience of of being being “born “born again” again” (John (John 3) 3) is is both both miraculous and instantaneous! John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved miraculous and instantaneous!

John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth the world, that he his but onlyhave begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should notgave perish, everlasting life.”

When a person truly believes in Jesus Christ and Him as “the giftWhen of God” (Romans in him should not perish, but accepts have everlasting life.” a person truly 6:23), he instantly passes “from death unto life” (John 5:24). believes in Jesus Christ and accepts Him as “the gift of God” (Romans Evangelist D. L. Moody, asked, “How long does it take to accept a gift?

6:23), instantly passes “from deathdounto There he must be a moment when you not life” have(John it and5:24). another when Evangelist L. described Moody, asked, does it take to accept a gift? you have it.”D.He those“How whoselong conversions “is like the flashing of a meteor, truth suddenly bursts in on them ... Ianother will challenge There mustand be the a moment when you do not have it and when anyone show me a conversion in the New Testament thatflashing was not you haveto it.”

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If you will believe on Jesus now, will instantly save you for HeSaul promises, “In theconverted day of salvation have I succored thee: was instantly when Jesus appeared to him(helped) on his way to behold, is the (Acts accepted time; behold, now is the of salvation” imprisonnow Christians 9). The keeper of the prison in day Philippi and those (2 Corinthians 6:2).

in his house were instantly saved when they did as Paul and Silas instructed, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). If you will believe on Jesus now, God will instantly save you for He promises, “In the day of salvation have I succored (helped) thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).

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With Chris August, Group 1 Crew and Dara Maclean

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Saturday, September 20 @ 6:30 PM in the Ministry Center FREE Admission, an offering will be received The National Christian Choir is an interdenominational choir, based in the Washington DC metropolitan area that tours both nationally and internationally.

Both events are held at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 ~ 610.767.1239 ~ www.bethanywes.org

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Meet OPAL

Opal came into the rescue at the beginning of May. 19 days after her arrival, she gave birth to 6 babies, all of whom were part of our ‘Little Gem’ litter and have all found homes. So it is now Opal’s turn to find her forever home. She is an all-white Roborovski hamster and is in great condition. Roborovskis are the smallest and fastest type of hamster and as such are not suitable for children younger than 10 years old.

Dwarf hamsters usually live on average two years. Opal is around eight months old. While Roborovski hamsters can co-exist together, we do not recommend housing Opal with anyone as it would likely end in fighting. She wants and needs to have her own space and cage now. It is VERY important to house all small animals on safe, unscented bedding. Some examples include Kaytee Clean & Cozy, Carefresh, etc. Cedar and pine can be harmful to rodents and are therefore NOT recommended.

Hamsters make great first time pets, so if you think you can give Opal a great new home, email us today. The adoption fee for Opal is $10.

Booboo & Friends

Booboo is so fancy, if you don’t already know. The photogenic two-year-old piggy is the subject of Megan van der Elst’s photo series, Booboo and Friends. The photographer, 23, is from the Netherlands and says Booboo is “the perfect model, cooperative, versatile and very relaxed!” Booboo, Titi, and Teddy are the three best friends that anyone could have and can be found posing beside various props on their Instagram account (@ boobooandfriends). Booboo became an internet sensation last month after being discovered by BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and more. For more adorkable photos, visit Elst’s website at http://lieveheersbeestje.org.

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Submitted by BRIAN FILCHER The Northern Lehigh 12 and under Division 1 Softball team had an outstanding season. Their record was 13-2 and they won the League Championship. The team has won back-to-back championships. Last year they went 17-0 and won the 10 U League Championship. Back row (l-r): Brianna Schuck, Coach Elissa Pepe, Coach Travis Pepe, Makenzie Brungard, Hannah Albert, Lauren Hoffman, Jade-Amber Cool, Shyanna Williams, Coach Wade Wanamaker, Julia Wanamaker, and Head Coach Brian Filchner.

Front row (l-r): Briana Hess, Kylie Zentz, Briana Kulp, Alicia Horn, Madison Peters, Alex Stalnecker, and Coach Megan Filchner.

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Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting

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

The program and presenter will be “Inventor Nikola Tesla: 1856–1943,” K3PDL. Members and interested general public are welcome.

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Agape New Testament Fellowship’s VBS Program

Submitted by EILEEN ROTH Mark your calendar for Agape New Testament Fellowship’s VBS, which will be held August 1115 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. The event is free and is open to all children from three years (must be potty trained) through the sixth grade. This year, the staff will be teaching the Beatitudes and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The week will include a nightly teaching, games, crafts, music and snacks.

Please plan to pre-register your kid(s) prior to August 11 by calling Jess at 610-767-7754 or Sandy at 484-241-9020 or at the church at 6 p.m. that evening. Please make sure you list allergies when enrolling.

On Friday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m., Agape New Testament Fellowship at 5229 Route 873 in Schnecksville will present James and Tracy Snyder of Snyder Chalk Talk Ministries. They are “compelled to do their part to fulfill Mark 16:15, where Jesus tells his disciples to “go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation,” using the gifts and talents that God has given them.”They have been ministering through Chalk Talk since December 1990. They use special chalk, elaborate lighting, and Christian music to share the Gospel Truth in a unique and memorable way.

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The message through this medium captures the hearts of young and old alike.

So pack up the family and plan to join us for a fun-filled, Biblical event that will touch your hearts!

The church is located at 5229 Route 873 in Schnecksville.

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Senior Citizens Corner Slatington Senior Community Center 425 Kuntz St. , Slatington 610-767-1250 Lehighton Senior Center 243 South 8th St., Lehighton 610-377-1530 The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY There comes a time when caring for a loved one at home is no longer an option. A Senior Living Community is the perfect solution.

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Special programs are held on a weekly basis.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

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

Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville 610-767-2977 Activities include: Games, trips, bingo, stretch/ exercise, birthday celebrations, music/singing.

Lunch is served daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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This position requires 3 to 5-yrs experience with diagnostic vehicle testing and working with diesel/gas engines with ASL Certification and CDL School Bus Endorsement preferred.

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Nursing. Marissa is the daughter of Tammy Marsh of Walnutport and Jeff Marsh of Kempton. She has been working for Becky's since the 2012 season.

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Northern Lehigh Grad Awarded Scholarship

Submitted by CINDY DEPPE Marissa Marsh, a senior from Northern Lehigh, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the National Association of Theatre Owners of Pennsylvania. She is one of five from the state to have received this scholarship this year. She was required to fill out an application and submit an essay to be considered for the award. Marissa is the sixth employee from Becky's Drive-In to win a scholarship from NATO of PA since 2006. She graduated from Northern Lehigh High School this past June. She was a member of the student council, Spanish Club, and Dog Dish TV Studio. She plans on attending Moravian College this fall majoring in

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Visit the historical centre at Pennsville on the second or fourth Sunday of each month up until October from 1 to 4 p.m. We welcome visitors.

The historical society members have a new fundraiser. Members are selling coupons for Redner hoagies, which do not expire. The cost is the same as the store price and you can use them at your convenience. Call 610-440-0151 and leave a message for Brenda or see any society member to purchase coupons. Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 7 for an Ice Cream Social at St. Paul's UCC of Indianland. The historic schoolhouse will be open that day and we welcome visitors of all ages. There will be light refreshments and many surprises and activities for the whole family. Plan to join us for this special event. Visit the LTHS at www. lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org or on Facebook.

Recently, Mike Stevens of Channel 16 traveled to the historical centre and his show featured scenes from Indian Trail Park in its heyday. On Facebook, click on the Indian Trail Park picture to the link to WNEP and see the video that aired on TV in June.

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Submitted by MARIAN SCHULER The Bach & Handel Chorale will be holding open rehearsals and auditions on the following dates: September 8, September 15, and September 22. Rehearsal time is 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are held at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 319 South Avenue in Jim Thorpe (rear second floor). Prospective members are invited to attend any of the three listed rehearsals and complete a short audition for membership. All voice ranges/parts are welcome to audition. There is a special need for basses.

Submitted by SAL SOMMA On June 12, the Rotary Club of Slatington held its annual change over dinner at Woodstone Country Club. The 2014-2015 officers, left to right, are: Paul Steckel, Corresponding Sec.; Monica Sellers, Vocational Service Chair Person; Carla Green, VPres.; Clarence Smith, Pres. Elect; Rev. Dave Mohr, President; Charlie Breidinger, Sec.; Tim Silliman, Treas.; Nick Smith, SergeantAt-Arms; Ron Williams, Trainer; and Ryan Van Norman, Immediate Past Pres. The Rotary Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Woodstone Country Club except during the summer, when they meet at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center.

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Concert For The Children Of San Felix

Submitted by JACQUIE MOSER A concert to benefit the children of San Felix will be held August 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Jacobs Church at 8373 Kings Highway in New Tripoli. The mission of the event is to help feed the children in the schools of San Felix, Panama. The government of Panama does not provide enough food to feed all the students in the school. Currently, a lottery system is used to see who gets to eat each day.

The church is looking to change that by raising enough money to feed everyone every day so no child goes hungry. A local missionary will be in Panama to oversee this project. Come out to the free concert and enjoy music, fun, food, and fellowship to support this life-saving cause. For more information, visit www.nlelc.com or call 610-298-2710. A free will offering will be collected.

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Nuts workshop at Edge of the Woods Nursery in Orefield. This workshop introduces farmers and homesteaders to growing nuts native to Pennsylvania. From butternuts to heartnuts and black walnuts to pecans, we will discuss how to plant and nurture a nut orchard.

Attendees will be introduced to growing nut trees in Pennsylvania and learn about managing a small orchard. We will discuss tree varieties, production techniques, and orchard management.

The staff at Edge of Woods Nursery will give us a tour of young nut trees at the nursery and Penn State Educator Emelie Swackhamer will give a presentation on Pennsylvania nuts. We will also have the opportunity to crack and taste homegrown nuts. For more information and to register, please visit extension.psu.edu/startfarming/events or call 610-746-1970. The cost to attend is $20.

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Submitted by HAROLD HOPPES The Heidelberg Bowling League is looking for some new members to join them this fall. The season starts Tuesday, September 2 at 7 p.m. at the Slatington Bowling Center. Men, women, couples, and young adults are all welcome. To register, call 610-767-4400. The season ends in April 2015.

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With back to school season upon us, many of us find ourselves scrambling to get everything on the list of back-to-school supplies. Why not take some time to create one of those items with your kids and save a few bucks in the process? It didn’t take me long to find a stack of paint chips from my last redecorating project in the junk drawer for this project.

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Step 2: Punch a hole in the center of your

paint chip near the top where you can attach the ribbon or lace.

Step 3: You may want to draw unique designs, write encouraging quotes, or glue on pictures of your favorite memories to personalize the bookmarks. This is your time to get artsy and creative. Have fun and let the bookmark be your canvas.

Step 4: Tie your ribbon or shoelace through the hole near the top. A simple knot will do, but a braid would jazz up even the simplest design.

I really like how personalized you can make each bookmark: one for every season, every genre, and every book on your reading list!

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

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Others are the aforementioned YouTube superstars, some of whom even get paid by YouTube for driving such high volume to the site with their highly clickable clips. So if you’re new to the ‘Tube or just looking for recommendations, here are six channels worth checking out.

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I was vegging in bed one day after work last week, holding my phone and hysterically laughing. My sister came in and gave me a weird look. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Watching YouTube,” I replied. It was then that I realized—I do that a lot. Launched in 2005, YouTube started slowly before exploding into the video-sharing platform that showcases people’s tendency to overshare. But it’s that sharing and resharing that has propelled some anonymous faces to household names and others into accidental comedians with a million internet fans. Think of it as “America’s Funniest Home Videos” on steroids.

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100 movies in almost two years, from Titanic and Thor to Harry Potter and Hunger Games. Try not to get offended if one of your faves gets insulted, their website clearly states it’s all in good fun.

It exists purely to point out how ridiculous some plot points can be, but we gobble them up anyway.

One of my personal favorites is the one where they poked fun at themselves in a clip entitled, “Everything Wrong With CinemaSins in 3 Minutes or Less.”

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Want to read more of Danielle’s favorite funny YouTube channels? Three more (plus video clips for all six) can be found at www.townandcountrygazette.com!

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Touch of Dutch 1 Aaguscht, 1963

Was mer driwwedenke die Woch, iss verleicht nix Neies fer viel vun eich, awwer es dutt em gut fer allegebott bissel iwwer des alde Sache denke. Wie mer so draus rumfaahrt, sehnt mer so viel grosse Frucht-abmacher (combines). Die duhne der Frucht abschneide un dresche un in der Seck, graad wie der Bauer’s hawwe will. Des sehne, macht em denke an was mer als gsehne hot un geduh hot Yaahre zerick.

Was hot en Feld so schee geguckt, wann es dick mit Fruchtschock gschtanne hot. Die Fruchtschock hen awwer aa viel Schwitz-droppe gemacht, bis es mol uff Schock waar. Mir selwert hen in der Zeit gelebt vum Beinder. Des hot awwer schunt viel Schwitz-droppe gewwe, eb’s mol reddi waar fer der Beinder ins Feld bringe. Es hot aagemaeht sei misse. Eenicher Bauer, as darrichgfaahre iss unne aagemaeht, hen mir en Lappaarsch gheese. Sell waar Frucht verhaust. Der Paepp hot als es Reff gut gewetzt un no iss er ans Maehe ause ums Feld rum.

Ich hab der hiltze Reche grickt un bin hinneno un hab die Gemaad uff Schaep gerecht. Die Mom iss no hinnerno kumme un hot die Schaep gebunne.

No sin die Schaep an der Fense gschmisse warre bis schpeeder, as die Fruchtschock gemacht sin warre.

Des iss geduh warre fer Blatz mache fer der Beinder ums Feld rumgeh.

Es sin drei Geil in der Beinder gschpannt warre un es iss abgange ums Feld rum un rum, bis es als glenner iss warre. Ich un die Mom hen no aafange schocke, wann der Paepp fier mol ums Feld rum waar mit em Beinder. Mir hen sex Schaep uffgschtellt zwee zammer, un weider aus nunner uff em Boddem un so ‚tight’ zamme owwe, as mer gekennt hot, so as sexe in all waare. No sin zwee Schaep owwe druff geduh warre, wo mer die Deckschaep gheese hen.

Die Schtatze waare nooch die Enner vum Schock gedreht un die Aehre-enner hen iwwer-laeppt in der Mitt vum Schock. Mer hot die Schtatze vum Deckschaeps so hatt ausnanner gezoge as meeglich.

Des waar fer’s Wasser aus em Schock halde, wanns regert.

Die Schock hen no in der Felder gschtanne, bis die Frucht gut darr waar. No sin sie heemgfaahre warre mit em Leeder-wagge. Des hot zwee Leit gnumme.

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-Florence Baver August 1, 1963 What we reflect upon this week is perhaps nothing new for many of you, but it does one good every once and a while to think about the old things. When we drive out and about the country, we see so many large combines. They harvest the grain and thresh it and put it in bags, exactly as the farmers want to have it. To see this, makes one think what they saw and did years ago. How nice a field looked when it had many grain shocks standing upon it! Those grain shocks took many drops of sweat to create. We ourselves lived in the time of the binder machines. It had already given many drops of sweat before it was ready to bring the binder into the field. One had to mow out around the [perimeter of the] field. Any farmer who drove through the field without having mowed out around it first, we called a good-fornothing. [There is a more direct translation, if you look at the compound Dutch word carefully!] That ruined part of the grain crop. Pop always sharpened the grain cradle scythe and then went at mowing out around the perimeter of the field. I got the wooden rake and followed behind him and raked the swath into sheaves. Mom came behind me and tied the sheaves. Then those sheaves were thrown in the

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Slatington 150th History Day Activities

by ROBERT STETTNER

fence rows till later when the grain shocks were made. This was done to make room for the binder to go around the field. [Actually it was to clear the outer part of the field to make room for the horses to walk on their initial pass around the field.]

Three horses were hitched to the binder machine and it went around and around the field until it [the unharvested portion] became smaller and smaller.

Mom and I then began to shock the sheaves, when Pop made four passes around the field with the binder. We stood up six sheaves, two together, farther out below at the bottom and so ‘tight’ together at the top as one could, so that there were six altogether. Then two sheaves were put on top, which we called cover sheaves. The butt ends were turned toward the ends of the shock and the grain end overlapped in the middle of the shock. The butt ends of the cover sheaves were ‘fanned out’ as much as possible. This was to keep the water out of the shock when it rains.

The shocks then stood in the fields until the grain was good and dry. Then they were driven home with a ladder wagon [hay wagon]. This took two people to do. Pop forked the sheaves on the wagon and I was on the wagon to lay them in the correct way, to get as much on the load as possible and to prevent them from sliding out on the trip home. It was loaded with the butt ends out and the head end toward the middle of the wagon. The middle of the wagon was then filled with the sheaves [laid] in lengthwise.

We did not write about harvesting grain and shocking with the idea that we would want to write of something new. But we think it would make one feel good sometimes to remember the old ways again.

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As part of day two of the Slatington 150th Celebration - Religious Heritage / History Day several events are planned for those interested in Slatington History. Beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., Dr. Mazepa's Indian artifacts will be on display at the Slatington American Legion at 510 Main Street. A display of old Slatington pictures and memorabilia will be on display during those same hours. At 1 p.m., a historic wagon tour will begin at the park on Second & Main Streets and travel through part of upper Main Street and along the Slate Heritage Trail. Local historian Christy Haydt will be the tour guide. Beginning at Noon a host of speakers will lecture on a variety of topics.

Jim Layland will begin the lecture series with his lecture and Power Point presentation on trolleys.

At 1 p.m. Mike Hofmann will speak on Slatington sports based on the research he has done for the upcoming Slatington 150: More Stories To Share history book being published later this year. At 2 p.m. several residents from the Northwestern area of Lehigh County will talk about the Berksey. Finally at 3 p.m., Terry Stout will talk about local sports. In addition members of the Slatington 150 history committee will be on hand accepting orders for the More Stories to Share book, as well as taking page sponsors and patron list names for the book. If you would like more information please call 610554-4099.

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8th Annual Giant Yard Sale – Friday, August 15/Sunday, August 16. Franklin Township Vol. Fire Co. 2440 Fairyland Road, Lehighton. Chinese Auction, Refreshments, Bake Sale.

WANTED! Donations of gently used items. Call 610-377-7548.

(8/7) “Blue Mountain Blowout” annual flea market to benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Saturday, September 6 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 4685 Lehigh Drive (Route 248) in Walnutport (The Town & Country Gazette and The Home News office parking lot). WE NEED VENDERS! $10 per vender space. We do not provide electricity or tables.

Nonperishable food donations welcome! Come out and support a great cause. FMI or to reserve vender space call Joe at 610-767-9600. (8/21) Cherryville Senior Center Bus Trip – Wednesday, October 22. “Crazy for You” Musical. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster PA. 8 a.m.

Cherryville, 8:15 a.m. Redner's Market/Northampton. Meal & Show. 6 p.m. home. Call Audrey at 610-264-1994; (8/7) Flea Market & Bake Sale Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St. Northampton Saturday, August 9th 8AM-1PM Food Available Benefits the church building fund. (8/7) FLEA MARKET - YARD SALE Salem UCC grove 2218 Community Dr. (Rt. 946) Moore Township, Bath Saturday, July 19th "Shop in the shade." (8/7)

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Please join Zinc City Motorcycle Club, Rte 209, Kresgeville for their 7th annual car, truck, & motorcycle show on Sunday, August 17. Registration from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adv. registration $5, show day $10. FMI call 570992-4214 or 610-703-3823. (8/7) Senior Luncheon Show! September 30th at Lehigh Township Fire Company. 25% Discount ticket includes: lunch, desserts, beverages, entertainment.

Ticket info: www.SeniorShowtime.com or call Eric: 610-5542399 (8/21) Shooting For The Cure Yard Sale & Craft Show Saturday August 23, 2014. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $10 per Table All proceeds to help fund the cure for CANCER. Make checks payable to: Shooting For The Cure Mail to: Crystal Kunkle 2535 Mahoning Drive East Lehighton, PA 18235 For additional information or questions email Crystal at stahler37@yahoo.com or go to our Facebook page Shooting For The Cure— at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton Pa. (8/21) YOU'RE INVITED! *Stamping & Scrapbooking Open House* Jes Ballas, Close To My Heart Consultant 876 Williams Ave, Walnutport 610-760-1268 www.ctmh.com/gotink www. facebook.com/JBallas.ctmh www.gotinkteam.blogspot. com Friday, August 22nd 7pm – 9:30pm Saturday, August 23rd 10:30-1pm Showcasing the NEW Close To My Heart® 2014-2015 "Annual Inspirations Catalog! * Door prizes, handson projects, cash & carry items * Free gift with a $40 order! *

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FOR SALE

12' Starcraft Aluminum Boat for sale. $750 V-Hull capable of 10 h.p. Motor. Total weight capacity 650lbs, Also, Sears Electric Trolling Motor 25# Thrust $75. Call 610-767-1809. (8/7) 2 Cemetery Lots in Cedar Hill, Allentown. Section E, Lot 924, Graves 1 & 2. $1500 OBO. Call 610-767-5343. (8/7) 6 foot Bush Hog. Spare blades. $400. Call 610-295-3005 (8/7) Antique oak writing desk – 1920’s era. Dropleaf w/shelves.

Call for price and details: 610767-5343. (8/7) DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.)

SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800681-2425 (10/30) Donna Werner, Pampered Chef Consultant ready to pamper you with individual orders, fundraisers, catalog and cooking shows. Ask me about 60% host specials! 610-377-1751 (8/7) Medical Guardian - Toprated medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more only $29.95 per month. 800-7834149 (10/30)

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FOR SALE Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included. Call 800-511-0573 for $750 Off. (10/31) SHARI`S BERRIES - Order Delicious Strawberries for Any Occasion! SAVE 20 percent on qualifying orders over $29! Fresh Dipped Berries starting at $19.99! Visit www.berries. com/care or Call 1-800-712-9169 (10/16)

HELP WANTED

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FT/PT Hourly + commission & bonus FT benefits include vac, sick time, paid holidays & med plan. EOE. Call Jo: 610-266-9068 (8/21) Freelance Writers Needed – Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@ idpcreative.com (8/21) Need Partner to share business with multi-billion dollar earning potential. Need funds to service nation. My patents fill vital needs to help our country. 610-767-4417 – cts585@ptd. net (8/7)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week.

Private and shared bathrooms.

Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up charge for A/C and onpremise parking. Internet avail.

Furnished effic. & apts. $135$170/week. Smoking on porches only, no pets. Shown by appointment only. Resident Manager. Call 610-760-0700. (12/18) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $830 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (8/21)

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A+ #1 ABZ. ENTERPRIZEZ – Chimney Relining Specialists, Cleanings, Cars, Waterproofing, Masonry Repairs, Wood Stoves, Inserts, New Chimneys, Built and Installed! Little Ad Equals Big Savings. Call 570-325-5727 Insured and in business for over 20 years. Fast, Friendly and Fair! (8/21) All Types of unwanted Metal Wanted Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell 610751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (8/21) Building demolition, recycling and disposal. Specializing in old houses, barns, garages and additions. PA096869.

484-661-9358. B.R. LCC (12/19) Chimneys – Repointing, Rebuild, Repairs. Stucco and walls. No Job Too Small! Call Pete at 610-574-9771. Fully Licensed and Insured (8/21) Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

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

(12/18) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic & toys. New & factory blems. All standard auto batteries $47.95. Chain-

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610-262-8703 (12/18) Lot & Field Brush Hog Mowing available – Call 484239-4166 (10/16) My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service.

Call for immediate help. 1-855278-7504 (10/30) Need some work done around your home or office? We handle anything from carpentry, plumbing, electrical, tile, landscaping, and remodeling at very reasonable prices.

Call Ernest today for a free estimate 610- 585-7611 (8/7) Need your lawn mowed?

Your bushes cut? We are two simple guy who you can afford to have cut your grass and bushes. Call 610-657-6200 (8/7) Party Tents, Tables & Chairs for rent. We deliver and set up all our tents 610 776-6225 www. partytentsforrentbymarty.com (8/21) 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 or 610-751-6182. (3/5) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, stump grinding, aerial lift equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610-826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570-657-1063. (12/18)

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WANTED

ALWAYS SCOUTING – ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES Indian, Harley, American, European, & Select Japanese, Small to Large, Ratrods, etc.

Preferably not running. Garage Kept. Also Petroliana, 10ft.

Scotty Aero Campers. CA$H NOW! 570-325-5727 (8/21) 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 (12/18) Buying Guitars, Accordions, Old Amplifiers, Saxophones, Drums, Horns, Violins, Most Older Musical Instruments. Local Pick-up. Call Mike 330-3677100 (8/7) Local Hunter Looking for Hunting Land – Any size 5 acre to 100+ acres in Lehigh, Northampton, or Carbon County. Will post and patrol your property for the privlege to hunt, willing to negotiate a financial agreement for hunting rights. If at all interesting please e-mail (cnamacky@ verizon.net) or call Ken at 610730-4508 (12/17/14) WANTED! VINTAGE SPORTSCARDS - BASEBALL FOOTBALL HOCKEY 1909-1979 All Brands Singles, Sets, Anything PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR COMPLETE SETS TOBACCO CARDS AND PRE WAR Nothing Too Big, Too Small. Call Todd 610-703-0790 (10/16) WANTED! Your Used Guns or Gun Parts! Any condition: Good, Not so Good, or even plain old junk. WE buy, sell, trade, and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rt. 873, Slatington, PA 18080. 610767-9046 (12/18)

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Gentleman wanted for a lonely 65-year-old woman. Call 610-432-2545. (8/7) SWM – 48, Clean, Healthy, and Financially Secure – seeks romantic female 35 – 45 for dating, friendship, companionship.

Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-2687620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (8/21)

THANK YOU On March 31, 2014 at 9:15 a.m., a man was shoveling snow at St. Peters United Methodist Church in Emerald. He was found by a neighbor laying in a pool of blood and rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital in critical condition. We, his parents, were in contact with many churches in the Lehigh Valley to put him on their prayer lists. We were told that his prayer request was prayed around the world. How thankful we were. The prayers were answered. He came home from the hospital after eleven days, under careful watch because of his head trauma.

He returned to work on May 15. It is still uncertain if it was a drive-by injury, or if he fell. We want to thank everyone around the world for all of the prayers for our son, Troy Markell. God does hear our prayers and He cares. Thanks you from his parents, Doris & Billy Markell (8/7)

Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

Recruiting is wrecking parity

With the first athletic contest of the brand new Eastern Pennsylvania Conference just days away, we are embarking on a new era in Lehigh Valley scholastic sports. This new ‘superconference’ was necessary and is the best solution for everyone involved as the now defunct Mountain Valley Conference needed some assistance in order to survive and the Lehigh Valley Conference had exactly what the doctor ordered.

However, there was a time where it

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seemed like this would never happen.

Early on in the realignment process, the MVC invited all of the LVC schools, except for Allentown Central Catholic and Bethlehem Catholic, to join a new league. Why did the Schuylkill and Monroe county schools shun the Catholic schools?

The general public will never know for certain the exact reasoning behind it, but the masses agree that it is due to their unfair practices, such as recruiting athletes to their institutions.

Recruiting has been rumored to be a practice of both schools as being private schools, they do not have to follow the same regulations that public schools do as far as enrollment.

Originally those issues didn’t exist as Catholic schools competed in their own league, but now that the PIAA admitted them into league with public schools, it is now causing some controversy.

Bethlehem Catholic wrestling is the team that always gets looked at when the topic is broached. The Golden Hawks dominated during the regular season as a squad and crowned seven individual district champs, four regional champions and three BeCa wrestlers wore state gold, just this past season.

The former LVC school faced off against Northern Lehigh in the District 11 team tournament this past where the Bulldogs lost 68-3.

Afterwards NL coach Steve Hluschak was quoted saying, “At least I know all of my wrestlers have the same zip code.”

Palisades forfeited an entire match against Bethlehem Catholic in what is believed to be a protest against the practices of Bethlehem Catholic.

It is sad to see such poor practices poisoning scholastic sports here in District 11 and the entire PIAA. Catholic schools always are the top teams competing for the hardware and it is the same across all the sports.

Dr. Robert Lombardi, the Executive Director of the PIAA, said that it was very unlikely that private schools would leave the PIAA. In this writer’s opinion, private schools that are recruiting are just ruining the quality of competition at the varsity level. Public schools work hard preparing student athletes for years to have one, maybe two good years at the varsity level, not to have their talent poached. Focus on developing young student athletes and leave the recruiting for the colleges.

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Kick-Off to Slatington 150: Sesquicentennial Scamper 5K Approaches Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER In conjunction with the Slatington 150th Anniversary celebration, the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will host the Sesquicentennial Scamper 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, August 9. The race replaces the annual Trot Creek Trot for this year only and will be the kick-off event to the weeklong anniversary celebration to be held between August 9 and 16.

The course is entirely on the Slatington portion of the Slate Heritage Trail and begins at 9 a.m.

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Race day adult registration is $25. Under 17 is $15.

Commemorative Slatington 150 Sesquicentennial Scamper T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 75 registrants. Awards will be given out to the top three runners in several age categories. Post race refreshments will be available. For an application, please call, visit slatington.org, email slatrec@ ptd.net, and put â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Race Applicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the subject line, or visit the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission page on Facebook. Applications will also be available at the borough office at 125 S. Walnut Street.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A.F. Boyer.................................. 46 Accelerated Auto....................... 5 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 52 Alexia’s Artistic Angles.......... 51 All American Tree.................... 51 Amey’s Clean Rtie..................... 7 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 39 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 39 Barry Hausman, Jr................... 43 Becker Homes.......................... 52 Benjamin Real Estate Berkshire Hathaway.................. 7 Bethany Wesleyan................... 25 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 53 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 42 Blue Mountain Ski Area........... 6 Boss Auto.................................. 35 Campton Funeral.................... 35 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 37 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 56 Christ UCC Danielsville........ 24 Cindy’s Deli.............................. 26 Clean Sweep....................6, 26, 55 CLIU..................................... 35, 46 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 27 Country Garden........................ 3 Crystal Spring Farm................ 19 Crystal Vision Center.............. 32 D+S Auto Sales..............................20 David Hess Concrete...................53 Deluxe Plumbing..........................50 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop... 31 Don Messinger......................... 52 Donna’s Dugout....................... 46 Donna’s Homecare................. 31 D-Ville Dumpsters.................. 38 Dynamic Auto.......................... 56 Eugene Hankee........................ 38 Family Practice......................... 33 Franklin Fire Co. Yard Sale..... 12 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE.......... 13 G.D. Shupp............................... 53 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 24 Green Wood Nursery............. 53 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 36

Heidel Hollow............................ 8 Hendershot Door Systems.... 43 Henry’s Service Station............ 4 His Kids Christian Preschool.... 5 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 46 Kuhns Chiro............................. 32 Kulp Scholarship..................... 16 Larry’s Antiques........................ 9 Lehigh Valley Spinal....... 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor......................... 35 Linda’s Country Catering...... 17 Little Moore Preschool........... 31 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 29 Macadam Driveways.............. 51 Mack’s Tree Service................. 51 Magic 105.5............................... 20 Mama’s Pizza............................ 13 Mel Fritz Construction........... 53 Miller Supply........................... 40 Mint Home Improvement..... 52 Monica Sellers............................ 2 Moore Pizza.............................. 31 Movie Trivia.............................. 46 Myers Contracting.................. 52 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 53 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 52 Newhard Corn Shed............... 26 Newhard Pharmacy................ 33 NL Insurance & Notary.......... 31 Northampon VFW..................... 7 Off The Wall.............................. 44 Painting by Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 51

Pastor Lundmark..................... 24 Phil & Son................................. 51 Phil Long Construction.......... 52 Plumbing Professionals......... 51 Precision Armaments............. 29 Renee’s Personal Care............ 32 Rhythm & Sole......................... 21 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 34 Rolling Barista.......................... 45 Ron Biechy................................ 53 Roosevelt Demo Club............... 7 Roscoe Snyder.................... 20, 41 Sillettco Fence.......................... 51 Silfies Fuel................................. 52 Slatington 150th.............. 10 & 11 Slatington Beverage................ 12 St. Nicholas Steeple Chase...... 3 Stress Relief Center................ 33 Styling Zone............................. 40 Sule’s Collision Center........... 43 Susan C. Schneck.................... 26 Susie’s Shady Nook................... 4 Tall Tails..................................... 27 The Village at Palmerton........ 34 TJ Uhnak................................... 44 Trees by Dave & Son............... 52 Troy Weber’s Portable Toilets... 40 Veterans Discount Oil............. 41 W. Neff Auto............................. 21 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 33 Water Wheel Farm Mkt.......... 16 Wehr’s Country Corner.......... 21 Williams Comfort.................... 45 Yons Construction................... 37

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