Town & Country Gazette December 19

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

Where did 2013 go? It’s hard to believe that another year is drawing to a close. As we enter 2014, the Gazette’s 29th year of existence, you’ll notice a lot of cool new editorial, design and other changes that will supplement our classic Gazette content. I sincerely hope that you all enjoy the changes and welcome any feedback that you may have.

The Gazette staff: Tony Pisco, art director; Danielle Tepper, publishing assistant; Donna Bachman, accounting; Monroe Balliet and Dave Heffner, delivery drivers; Tyler Trumbauer, sports writer; Paul and Lisa Prass, publisher; and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Visit us online at www.townandcountrygazette.com for exclusive online content!

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CONTENTS: Pg. 4 - Meet the Staff Pg. 7- Good Eye winner Pg. 13 - “Deck the Halls” contest winner Pg. 14 - Birthday contest winner Pg. 16 - Community Calender Pg. 18 - Pets Page Pg. 18 - Birthday contest mail-in Pg. 21 - Gazette Throwback Pg. 25 - Seniors Pg. 26 - Off the Shelf (library news) Pg. 32 - Holiday spread Pg. 35 - Church directory Pg. 37 - Spread the good word

Find us on Facebook

(church news) Pg. 41 - Classifieds Pg. 44 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 47 - LCCC unveils new athletics logo

GAZ 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.

Donna Bachman - Accounting Manager Erica Montes - Director of Creative Services Tony Pisco - Art Director Tyler Trumbauer - Staff Writer Dave Heffner, Monroe Balliet - Drivers The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published twice a month, on the first & third Wednesday/Thursday combinations.

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We cannot be responsible for typographic errors.

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Pg. 50 - Home Recycled Home (crafts) Pg. 52 - Home improvement Pg. 54 - Extra Point (sports) Pg. 58 - Ad index

Disclaimer: This issue contains photo image content that may be controversial and graphic to some readers (page 13).

On Our Cover Caroline splendors at the family Christmas tree with her dog, Benson.

Photo submitted by Dustin Perry.

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Meet the Staff Christmas is a holiday rife with traditions. Name one that you absolutely must do every single year.

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: From my parents still hanging up my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stocking, to my grandmother making me recite a certain prayer before dinner, we have a lot of traditions that span back as far as I can remember. In my house, my fiance and I always listen to Vince Guaraldi’s awesome A Charlie Brown Christmas while we decorate.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: I have a tiny elf from when my mom was a child that I like to get out when we start to decorate. I move him around every day so you have to keep your eyes open to where it is. The elf is a little strange looking though, so he creeps out my wife. It can be humorous when she spots him and is momentarily spooked by it. Well, humorous for me, I suppose.

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: I still live with my parents and I’ve been setting my alarm for 4 a.m. Christmas Day since high school.

I sneak downstairs, flip on the tree lights, and just sit for a minute. Christmas is always over in the blink of an eye; it’s relaxing and gratifying to simply bask in it while my family is still ‘nestled all snug in their beds.’ Everything is untouched and looks magical—like Santa just left!

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: The Christmas tradition at my house would have to be baking of cookies. Everyone family member has a different favorite cookie. Of course I make batches of everything: Chocolate chip with and without nuts, cut-out cookies (love the different shapes), nut tossies, ricotta cookies (iced and you cannot forget the sprinkles), peanut butter with Hershey Kisses in the middle … you name the cookie and I probably have a recipe, all ready to bake up a storm.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: Every year around Christmas, I watch “Prancer.” It is my favorite Christmas movie!

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Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: My Christmas tradition is a forced one that I try to break every year, but have been unsuccessful thus far. My anxious younger brother scampers around the house waking up everyone before the sun rises Christmas morning. Clothed in pajamas and donning bed hair, we all open presents and devour cinnamon buns before the clock strikes 7 a.m. Sleep is always on my wish list for Christmas, but I have yet to get it thanks to my brother and this fatigued custom.

Wishing all our readers a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

—From the Gazette staff

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Tony Pisco, Meg Schell, Rose Getter, Danielle Tepper, Alice Wanamaker, Joe Korba

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How to Take the Perfect Family Holiday Portrait (StatePoint) If your family’s seasonal traditions include taking a holiday portrait, you probably have a stack of photos that all pretty much look the same. Rather than adding another stilted family photo to the pile this year, consider breaking out of the mold with a candid portrait instead.

Think for a moment about one of your favorite photos. Is it the one where everyone is posed, sitting properly with a perfect smile, all eyes on the camera? Or is it the one where you caught an unexpected laugh?

Candid photography is how you can really capture the personality and spirit of your subjects, say the experts.

George Lange, author of the new book, “The Unforgettable Photograph: 228 Ideas, Tips, and Secrets for Taking the Best Pictures of Your Life,” says the secret to great photography is shooting what a moment feels like, rather than what it looks like. He is offering all family photographers— whether they are using a point-and-shoot, a topend manual camera or smartphone—tips for capturing their loved ones in special and unique ways.

• Be in the moment: Fight the nostalgic impulse to take a picture designed to memorialize the

moment for future generations. Instead, be in the moment, shoot in the moment. Encourage inspiration by gathering your family in a place where everyday moments occur, such as the backyard or porch.

• Ditch the zoom: Move your feet, bend your knees, get your pants dirty. Get low. Climb above.

Get down to the eye-level of the subject. Don’t zoom the lens unless it’s completely necessary.

Push your camera right into things.

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• See the light: Light is the photographer’s palette and toolbox, a kind of visual thesaurus that offers a thousand ways to portray the same scene or subject. Learn to play with it.

• Feel the rhythm: There’s a natural rhythm to life. Outside the studio, every scene has its own rhythm, every place its beat. Listen for that. If you’re in sync and just a little bit lucky, the shutter will open at just the right beat.

• Keep shooting: “Often I see people spending more time examining the shots they’ve just taken on their camera screen than taking more pictures.

This is not productive!” says Lange. “You can’t predict when you’ll get a good shot in a sequence, and you certainly can’t see it on a tiny screen. Just keep shooting. No harm asking most subjects for a do-over -- and another. For kids it’s a game.”

• Use objects out of context: Props often make portrait-taking easier by giving subjects something to relate to and play with, distracting them from the camera. Props taken out of context—a dining chair on a lawn, even in a snowstorm—immediately add interest and fun.

More photography tips can be found at www. unforgettablephotograph.com.

By rethinking the way you shoot your family’s holiday portrait, you can add depth and emotion to your family photo album this year.

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This month’s

winner was Shirley Phillips.

She correctly identified Lehighton Borough Park.

Congratulations to Shirley!

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

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Slatington gets a fresh collection of lights Submitted by Robert Stettner Northern Lehigh Future Focus, a local community-visioning group, in the Northern Lehigh area announces the placement of 12 brand new lighted wreaths on the General Morgan Bridge just in time for the holiday season. The Slatington Borough Crew installed the wreaths on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and they were first lit on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Slatington’s Christmas lights, which dated back to mid1960s were replaced approximately 12 years ago. At that time, enough were purchased so that each of the sixty light poles on Main Street had a decoration. Since that time, additional lights were purchased in Walnutport and on the Lehigh River Bridge between the two boroughs. This was done through grant money and public donations. This allowed for a continuous display of Christmas lights along Main Street from Route 145 in Walnutport to the Southern border of Slatington.

A few years ago, the new General Morgan Bridge was constructed and 16 Victorian-style light poles were installed on the bridge and its approaches. These new light poles came with receptacles for lights. However, not enough old decorations are left to cover these light poles, and in addition, a smaller type of General Morgan Bridge Decorations decoration was needed to attach to these shorter, smaller light

By Jessica Siarkowski poles. There was a gap in the Christmas decorations at the bridge.

Northern Lehigh Future Focus wanted to remedy this situation by conducting a fund drive in order to purchase new decorations to hang on at least half of the bridge light poles.

The decorations are similar to the existing decorations, however they use LED lighting to cut down

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on electric and maintenance costs. They were purchased from Rileighs Outdoor Decor of Bethlehem. Funds for the lighting came from three sources: a grant, local residents and area businesses. The total cost of the project for 12 LED lighted 36” wreaths was $3,125.

Northern Lehigh Future Focus secured an $1,160 grant from the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the project. The remaining funds were received from local residents and businesses and totaled $1,710.

NLFF wishes to recognize and thank the following businesses, individuals and civic organizations that contributed to the General Morgan Bridge Christmas Decoration Project: David and Janice Altrichter, Debbie Barhight, Barb and Darrell Baus, Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Rentschler Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Foundation, Slatington Lions Club and Steckel & Stopp, Attorneys.

Through the efforts of Northern Lehigh Future Focus, the Borough of Slatington, the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation and civic minded businesses, organizations and residents, there is once again a continuous display of Christmas decorations and lighting from Route 145 in Walnutport to the southern end of Slatington.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society

Submitted by Beverly Putt Thanks to everyone for your support in 2013.

Following the Holiday Open House on Dec. 15, the historical centre will be closed to visitors until the spring of 2014 except by appointments.

A Christmas basket is being chanced off at Blue Mountain Family and Drive-In Restaurant in Danielsville on Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. If you are in the restaurant, take a chance on the Christmas basket with all proceeds to benefit the historical society's addition to the centre in Pennsville. Work has progressed on the addition and the society is planning to have a grand opening in spring.

Membership dues are due by the end of the year. New members are welcome. All meetings of the historical society are open to the public and you are invited to participate in monthly meetings or activities.

Remember to check the website (www. l e h i g h t o w n s h i p h i s t o r i c a l s o c i e t y. o r g ) for information pertaining to the historical society and information about the villages in the township.

For more information, call 610-767-5989.

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Indianland Garden Club Held Christmas Gathering

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Submitted by Beverly Putt The Indianland Garden Club held their annual Christmas party on Dec. 10 at the Prime Restaurant.

There were 42 in attendance. Members played a Christmas trivia game, exchanged Christmas gifts and enjoyed the festivities.

Point prizes were awarded to the following: Cindi Christman, 692 points; Connie Nagy, 567 points; and Sandy Knupp, 508 points. Also recognized for points were Kathy Heist, Veronica Redline, Doris Meehan, Ruth Wuchter, Judy Christman, A. Y. Hughes, and Ken Wuchter. Cindi Christman spoke about the 2013 entries and informed everyone of the statistics concerning the entries. There were a total of 550 specimen at the 2013 meetings and 43% won first place. There were six members with perfect attendance and there were 17 new members this year.

Outgoing president Connie Nagy presented the gavel to Doris Meehan, president for 2014. The following will serve as officers in the coming year: Doris Meehan, president; A.Y. Hughes and Linda Fulwiler, co-vice presidents; Kathy Heist, secretary and Anita Brosky, treasurer. President Connie Nagy thanked everyone for their cooperation and help during the two years she served as president.

This meeting was the last meeting of the year. Regular monthly meetings will resume in March of 2014 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Watch for more information to follow. New members are always welcome.

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NCC to Offer Information Sessions on Lethal Weapons Training Program Submitted by Myra Saturen Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer information sessions about its lethal weapons training programs on Tuesday, Jan. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. at the Fowler Family Southside Center (511 E. Third St. in Bethlehem).

Enrollment requirements for this type of training are extensive. At the free information sessions, participants will learn about these requirements and make sure that all paperwork is completed and returned in a timely manner.

Once the process has started, participants have

six months to complete it.

Classes begin in March. For more information and to register, call 610-332-6596 or go to www. northampton.edu/lifelearn, click on “search courses” and type “lethal weapons” into the search box. Registration is required to enroll in classes.

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Young hunter gets buck

Submitted by Christie Hoppes Austin Hoppes, 10, of Bath, shot this buck on the morning of Nov. 2 with his crossbow while hunting with his father, Blaine Hoppes, on his grandfather’s farm in Moore Township.

The winner of our "Deck the Halls" Christmas Contest on Facebook is: Jeanine Villano-George of Walnutport! Call 610-7679600 to claim your $50 gift certificate to Pistachio Bar & Grille in Allentown. Thank you to all who entered and Merry Christmas!

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LCCC Students Place Third in State Competition Submitted by Denise M. Reifinger Schnecksville, Pa., – Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) students placed third in Pennsylvania’s state competition called Student Nurse Challenge. Students from across the Commonwealth attended the SNAP (Student Nurses Association of PA) convention Nov. 20–23, at the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers and were asked NCLEX-style questions in a "quiz show" format.

Competition included long standing diploma nursing programs, colleges and universities who offer BSNs and other associate degree programs.

The following Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students recently attended the State SNAP convention where they received the Gold Achievement Award, recognizing LCCC’s chapter for their increase in SNAP enrollment and student participation. They were joined by LCCC’s Faculty Advisor, Gail Cummings, MSN, PMH-APRN, who was awarded the SNAP Faculty Advisor of the Year Award.

LCCC first-year students who attended include: Samantha Green of Palmerton Ryan Kloss, delegate, of Coplay Tiffany Rice of Walnutport All of LCCC’s second-year students who attended were SNAP Bowl participants. They are:

Gabriella Arellano-Cherry, Chapter VP and delegate of Allentown Jacqueline Desgarennes, Chapter President and SNAP Southeast Regional Representative of Allentown Calla Hirsh, delegate of Schnecksville Aleda Kurczewski of Catasauqua Alexander Morris of Pottsville For more information about LCCC’s nursing programs, visit our website at www.lccc.edu or contact Barbara H. Lupole RN, MSN, Director of Nursing and Healthcare Science Programs, at blupole@lccc.edu.

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

Jacob Solarek of Northampton.

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In Service

(Hometown News Service) Army National Guard Pfc. Kanssa J. Bandel has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo., which included basic military training and advanced individual training (AIT).

During basic military training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons qualification, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army doctrine, history, principles and traditions.

During AIT, the soldier completed the military

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police specialist course to acquire skills to provide combat area support, conduct battlefield circulation control, area security, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations, and law and order operations. The trainee performed as a team member in support of battlefield operations, installation law and order operations and security of Army resources and installations.

Bandel is the daughter of Scott and Brenda Bandel of New Tripoli and is a 2008 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli. She received an associate degree in 2012 from Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville.

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3 gallons of Apple Cider $11.50 4 ½ gallons of Apple Cider $9 Buy 1 basket of apples, Get 1 Free!

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$20.00 365 chances to win Proceeds benefit these programs & more; Scholarships • Northern Lehigh Food Bank Slatington Library • Slatington Pool

Contact any Rotary Member or call Nick 610-767-6285 / Clarence 610-760-2455

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. 4188 Lehigh Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035 Route 248 & Blue Mountain Dr TICKETS $30 per person, party favors included, no refunds, & MUST be 21

Moonlite Memories DJ - 50’s, 60’s & 70’s hits Doors Open 6:30pm • Dinner Served 7-8pm Dancing & Music 8pm-1am FMI call Linda 610-767-1564 All proceeds benefits Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co.

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Community Calendar EVERY ThursDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

•Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 a.m. ages 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610760-1687.

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m.

-7 p.m. (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610-262-2077.

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

•Country Western Line & Partner Dancing, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Dancing and Lessons. Vigilant Fire Hall. FMI: 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI 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, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. FMI 610760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting.

3rd Thursday. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown.

FMI: 610-264-2979.

•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.

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: 610217-4321.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 p.m - 8:30 p.m. FMI 610262-9010.

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

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

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

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

•Bingo, West Coplay

Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, 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 610-8522976.

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

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

•Zumba Gold Class, Vigilant Fire Co. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. FMI: 610-760-0300 •Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. -11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

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

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

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

See our ad on page 12

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

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

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

•Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. FMI 610760-0207.

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

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

•Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. FMI: 610-7600300.

•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.

Friday, December 20

Games Day •Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335.

•Santa’s stops at Neffs National Bank 12 p.m – 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 21

Hamburger Day •Wonderful World of Wildlife Christmas Story Hour, Slatington Library 10 a.m.

Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited.

Sunday, December 22

National Date-Nut Bread Day •Christmas candlelight service, Bethany Wesleyan Church 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 24

National Egg Nog Day Christmas Eve – Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette office closed •Christmas candlelight service, Bethany Wesleyan Church 4 p.m.

•Christmas Eve worship, Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Wednesday, December 25

National Pumpkin Pie Day Merry Christmas – Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette office closed

Thursday, December 26

National Whiners Day •33rd Annual Slatington Rotary Basketball Tournament

Friday, December 27

National Fruitcake Day •Blood drive – Miller Keystone.

First UCC, Palmerton. 11:30 a.m.

– 5:30 p.m. FMI: 610-826-2097.

•33rd Annual Slatington Rotary Basketball Tournament

Saturday, December 28

Card Playing Day •Christmas Church Open

House tour. Free tour books available at Palmerton Heritage Center. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. FMI: 610-826-6954.

Sunday, December 29

Pepper Pot Day •Romanian Missionary presentation, Northampton Assembly of Gob. 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31

Unlucky Day •New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance at Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. Doors 6:30 p.m. FMI/Tickets: 610-767-1564.

2014 •Happy New Year – Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette office closed

Wednesday, January 1

•Happy New Year – Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette office closed WE WANT YOUR EVENTS!!! The Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette is pleased to offer listings at no charge to you for FREE community events, programs and meetings.

This space is limited and reserved for those events that are 100% free to attend and participate in. If you would like to list place your free event, please mail it to us, email it to us or drop it off at our office Monday – Friday 8am-4pm.

Placing your yard sale/flea market ad is easy too! Just visit our website at www.townandcountrygazette. com

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Pet Page Pete

Plott Hound & Boxer Mix Young Male • Large Furry Feet Rescue Walnutport, Pete is looking for a forever home. He is a puppy and will accidentally knock over small children. He is playful and needs basic obedience training that every puppy should have. Pete's adoption fee is $150.00.

Please call Furry Feet Rescue to make an appointment to meet him 610-767-7096.

Sahara

Boxer Mix • Senior • Female • Medium Peaceable Kingdom Whitehall This 11 year old boxer mix is in search of her forever home. She is a super sweet and cuddly gal. She'd best prefer to have all the attention on herself so her ideal home would be one where she's the only pet. She is an expert on the leash and enjoys a nice easy pace. Sahara is very much is a couch potato and snuggle bug.

She has her very own couch in her kennel and doesn't mind sharing it with the humans when they come visit with her. Sahara doesn't require much just add lots of love and kisses!

Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in looooooove!! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please email us at pk.dogadoptions@gmail.com or call 610-597-2193

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Wells Fargo awards grant to NLCC This year, Wells Fargo will award close to $300,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

The grants are part of the company’s broader support of its communities. In 2012, Wells Fargo invested more than $15 million in nonprofit organizations and schools and team members volunteered more than 38,000 hours across PA and DE. “At Wells Fargo, we are committed to supporting programs and organizations that we believe are important to the future of our communities’ vitality and success,” said Ms. Jessica Jones, Wells Fargo, Slatington, and Store Manager. ”So we are proud to support the Northern Lehigh Community Center with this grant.”

PHOTOS: (Left to right) Greg White, Regional President for Greater PA, Robert Berger, co-treasurer of the NLCC, Constance Berger, co-treasurer of the NLCC, Jessica Jones, Wells Fargo, Slatington, Store Manager, Greg Collins, Area President, N.E. Pennsylvania

Happy Birthday

Submitted by Michelle Raber Wells Fargo’s community Partners Giving Program is an annual program where each of its retail banking stores explores the needs of their local communities and selects a nonprofit organization or school to receive a $1,000 grant.

Christy Haydt - 61 on Dec. 25 Liam Chavanic - 3 on Dec. 26 Darin Weidner - 45 on Dec. 26 Betty Blose - 83 on Dec. 27 Richard Lieby - 57 on Dec. 28

Grandmaster Instructor Jim Lapchak’s Christmas Offering!

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New Year’s Eve Bingo West End Fire Co. 855 Princeton Ave. Palmerton 484-866-2364 $ 25/Ticket 2 sessions, each with a $500 Jackpot!

Doors at 3 Meal Served at 4 December 31st, 2013

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6 cyl. Auto. ..............................$4995 2000Jeep FordGrand Escort zx2 4 cyl Auto $2,495 1999 Plymouth Neon 4 cyl. Auto. ............................................................$2995 2000 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Auto ........................................... $2,695 1998 Saturn SW2 4 cyl. Auto. ..................................................................$3495 2000 GMC Safari Minivan 6 cyl Auto AWD .......................... $4,995 1997 Chevy Cavalier RS 4 cyl. Auto. .......................................................$2195 2000Dodge Plymouth NeonExt. 4 cyl .......................................... $2,795 1997 Ram 1500 CabAuto 4x4 w/cap 8 cyl. Auto. .........................$4395 1997 4 cyl.

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Cafeteria Holiday Decorating Awards

Submitted by Sue Bahnick Northern Lehigh School District held its 2nd annual Cafeteria Holiday Decorating contest on Friday, Dec. 6. The judges consisted of administrators and staff. Each kitchen was judged on their selected theme, holiday spirit, going above and beyond and overall decorations. Our winner this year was the high school. They created a magical Candy Land theme. The cafeteria was amazing! Every kitchen did a wonderful job and the students get to enjoy the decor for the remainder of the season. A big thank you to all of the staff in each kitchen for the time you put into decorating the cafeteria. It can now be enjoyed by the entire district. Best wishes to all for a safe and healthy holiday season!

LIFEGUARDS NEEDED PART-TIME Weekday Evenings (2-3) for Adult Community Ed program.

For more information, Contact Meg Schell 610-262-9369.

Email: schellm@nasdschools.org www.nasdschools.org; click Community Education tab.

Hours: M,W,Th 9-8 Tues 9-3 • Friday 9-6 Sat 9-2 • Closed Sunday

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Vets Visit Liza’s House

The veterans from left to right are Gerald Ziegler, Navy, Robert N. Grove, Army, Richard Schoenberger, Army, John Schatz, Army, and William Whiteman, Army. The American Legion Auxiliary members are left to right: Ruth Porter, Tina Ressler, Felicia Anthony, and Sue Anthony.

Submitted by Ruth Porter On Dec. 7, members of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Oplinger-Hower Legion in Walnutport visited the veterans that reside at Liza’s House in Danielsville. Each veteran was given a red, white and blue Prayer Shawl made by the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Assumption BVM RC Church in Slatington.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Northampton Senior Center 902 Lincoln Ave. Northampton 610-262-4977 Activities include: Singing, puzzles, cards, needlecraft, stretch, bingo, library, and coffee.

Special programs are held on a weekly basis.

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

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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SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

Estate Planning and Asset Protection There are always so many questions about Estate Planning and Elder Asset Protection. Attorney Shelby Grabowski Hostetter and Attorney James E. Crossen, III will be prepared to help guide your way thru the twists and turns of these topics.

They will make a special presentation: January 23rd @ 2:00pm Light refreshments will be provided.

The Village at Palmerton 71 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18067 Please make your reservation by calling Norma at 610-824-7406.

Gift Certificates Available

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Off The Shelf

Looking for a unique Christmas present?

Submitted by Louise Bechtel The 2-disc DVD set of the Slatington Centennial Celebration is now available for purchase at the Slatington library. These DVDs were converted from the 16-mm. films taken by Mummy Studios in 1964. The price is $30. Preordered copies are now ready for pickup; don’t miss your chance to own this piece of Slatington history.

The Slatington Library is open 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 by calling 610 767-6461.

The holiday schedule for the library is: Mon. Dec. 23 – 9 to 5 Tues. Dec 24 – Closed Wed. Dec 25 - Closed Thurs. Dec 26 – Closed Fri. Dec 27 – 9 to 3 Sat. Dec 28 – 8 to 12 Mon. Dec. 30 – 9 to 5 Tues. Dec. 31 – Closed Wed. Jan. 1 – Closed Thurs. Jan 2 – Closed Fri. Jan 3 – 9 to 5 Sat. Jan 4 – 8 to 2 The Slatington Library’s board members and staff would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year. We would like to thank everyone who has gifted us with monetary donations, items for our auction, and most especially with their time, be it running story hour, decorating our windows, or helping with our fundraisers. The library’s continued existence is truly a community effort. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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There is Always Something New at the Northampton Public Library

Submitted by Melissa Hawk If you get a new gadget over the holidays and need help setting it up or using it, give us a call!

We have staff who can help with Kindles, Nooks, iPads, tablets, and other devices. We can schedule you for one on one instruction. Also, we are having a Kindle Class Thursday, Jan. 2 at 1:30 p.m.; it is free and open to the public.

Winter children’s programs will be held Feb. 4 through March 27. Pre-registration is required and begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Programs include Toddler Storytime (age 2), Creative Preschoolers (age 3 through kindergarten), Storycraft (Kindergarten through Grade 2) and Toddler/Preschool Family Storytime. This winter we are adding a new program: “Wonderful Ones” is a read and play program for one-year-olds and their caregivers. It will be held Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 p.m. Please remember that the sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by the library to register.

We are seeking volunteers to help with our Teen Cyber Space. This is an afterschool program which

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provides teens with their own area within the library where they can study, socialize, and learn.

We also provide laptop and tablet computers for their use. This space is open Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to monitor the room to help things run smoothly, no computer skills are necessary. If you are interested in helping, contact Melissa Hawk at mhawk@northamptonapl.org.

The library’s Stitch-In Group will meet Jan. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Civil War Discussion Group will meet on Jan. 15 at 6:30. The book discussion group will meet Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30. These groups are free, open to the public, and accepting new members.

The next Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m.. All are welcome to attend.

The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1.

To find out more, go to www.northamptonapl. org, check us out on Facebook, stop in, or call 610262-7537.

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Off The Shelf

Palmerton Library to host Art Show

Submitted by Diane Danielson The Palmerton Area Library is getting ready to host their annual Art Show and Lunch on Sunday, Jan. 19 from 12 to 2:30 p.m. This event is held in the Knights Gallery upstairs in the library at 402 Delaware Ave in Palmerton. The show and lunch is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and features a delicious lunch of soups, salads, homemade bread, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Tickets will go on sale at the library on Jan. 2. Artists interested in displaying and/or selling their artwork at the show should contact the library at 610-826-3424 as soon as possible for details.

Computer classes will be offered again in the spring including Beginners, Advanced (Excel and Word), and Digital Camera. The classes are limited to 12 students per sessions and fill up quickly. If you are interested in any of these classes, please call the library now to get your name on the waiting list.

The Library Annual Fund Drive is in full swing.

Please show your support for the Palmerton Area

Library by making a donation today. You can donate online by going to the library website at www.palmertonarealibrary.com.

The library now offers free digital magazines for you to download onto your computer or mobile device. Check out the library website and click on the Zinio icon for instructions. The magazines are free and stay on your device until you delete them, no need to return these items so there are never any fines. Hundreds of popular magazines are available. If you have questions about using this service, stop in the library and the staff can assist you.

Homework Helpers will continue after the holidays. Homework help is available for kids in grades K through 6 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 and students in grades 7-8 on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45. Volunteer tutors will help your child with his/her homework and other assignments. This program is free but parents must register their children ahead of time.

The library is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to 8, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 to 5 and Saturdays from 9 to 4:00. Check the website for a full list of activities and services.

Christmas Church Open House Tour

Submitted by Jane Borbe The Palmerton Area Churches and the Palmerton Area Historical Society are sponsoring a Christmas Church Open House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 13 area churches participating on the tour. Tour Books are available at the Palmerton Heritage Center (410 Delaware Ave. in Palmerton). There is no charge for the tour, but donations of non-perishable and personal care items for the Palmerton Food Pantry will be accepted. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Palmerton Heritage Center at 610824-6954 for tour status.

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Great Gifts for Outdoor Enthusiasts (StatePoint) There’s no better time than the holiday season to help your favorite outdoor thrill seekers gear up for all their upcoming adventures.

Even if the hiker, backpacker or climber you know already has their favorite gear, new innovations in outdoor products are helping both new and seasoned adventurers go further and higher.

Here are a few ways to find the ideal holiday gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life: Give Back Help protect the environment that your gift recipient so passionately enjoys with eco-friendly gear. For example, you can buy hats, jackets and even boots made from recycled material.

Even if you don’t go the recycled route, you can shop with sustainability in mind by opting for durable gear will last a lifetime. The less often a jacket, tent or sleeping bag needs replacing, the better for the environment.

Warm Up Gone are the days where a simple down coat is the be-all and end-all of staying warm during an outdoor adventure. Now, technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear are designed to fit the versatile needs of outdoor enthusiasts, offering lightweight options that offer warmth in varying weather conditions.

For example, the ThermoBall Jacket, recently unveiled by The North Face and awarded Editors’ Choice by Backpacker Magazine, is made of a synthetic insulation that mimics the loft and warmth of a down cluster, with the added benefit of insulation retention when wet.

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Romanian Natives to Speak at Northampton Assembly of God Submitted by Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark Missionaries Mike and Ana Dascalesescu will be the guest speakers at Northampton Assembly of God (3449 Cherryville Rd. in Northampton) on Sunday, Dec. 29 in the 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services.

Mike and Ana are natives of Romania and have lived in the U.S. for 30 years after miraculously escaping from religious persecution under the Communist regime. Last September, they spoke at Northampton Assembly of God and shared a number of very stirring testimonies of how God miraculously aided their escape.

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for a reason. Without quoting too many sappy carols, these are a few of my favorite things: Decorating, baking cookies, drinking hot chocolate, and watching movies. Below are some different ways to enjoy these holiday traditions. Try them, enjoy them … and have yourselves a merry little Christmas.

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ORNAMENTS

Glass balls are the quintessential classy Christmas ornament, but they’re awfully fragile. In order to keep these beautiful ornaments safe around your kids (and pets), opt instead for plastic—and better yet, design some yourselves.

Hollow balls and other shapes can be found at your local craft store. Settle in for an arts and crafts session with your little ones and try these DIY ideas for a more colorful and creative tree:

Glitter

By swirling a little cleaning fluid inside, the glitter is guaranteed to stick. Do a little at a time and use different colored glitter for a galaxy effect.

Sprinkles

It couldn’t be any easier!

Keepsake

Preserve a piece of your child’s wishlist (or letter to Santa) throughout the years. Add some decorative tinsel or snowflakes for extra flair.

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HOT COCOA

How many houses must serve Santa good ol’ fashioned chocolate chip?

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Reindeer

Peppermint

Rudolph will love these!

Bake any type of cookie you want (peanut butter, gingerbread, or just plain sugar). When rolling the dough into balls, slightly pinch one end, then flatten with your hand; they will bake “head-shaped.” Use chocolate-covered pretzels and red M&Ms to make the faces.

Melting Snowmen

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Peppermint Crunch

Simply take Keebler’s Grasshopper cookies, dip them in white chocolate and sprinkle with some crushed candy canes.

Use a candy cane as a swizzle stick or a bit of peppermint extract does the trick. Like a liquid Thin Mint!

Cinnamon

Soak a cinnamon stick or add a teaspoon of powder and enjoy.

Caramel

Put a caramel hard candy at the bottom of your mug before adding the hot water.

It will dissolve for just a hint of flavor.

For a richer taste, use caramel syrup.

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MOVIES Countdown to Claus with any one (or several) of these beloved holiday films:

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Christmas: 12/24: 5 p.m. Children’s Mass, 9 p.m., 12 a.m.

12/25: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9:30 (Sun.) W 7 p.m. (Wed.) Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church 840 Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 9 a.m., Prayer & Song 8:45 a.m.

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

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

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton, 610-826-2611 Christmas W 3 p.m. Holy Eucharist, no music.

Family Service: 5 p.m.

Holy Eucharist, music.

Choral Hymn Sing 10:30 p.m.

11:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Christmas: 12/24: 7 p.m. service St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 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 10:15 a.m. grades 3-12 W 12/24 6 & 9 p.m.

W w/ healing service 12/29 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

No SS 12/22 & 12/29.

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 (N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 9:45 a.m., SS 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedules:

Please send your Church Directory updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to our office at 4685 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088. Church Directory is a free listing of area churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information.

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Spread the Good Word

Christmas Services at Radiant Church

Submitted by Chris Zweifel New church plant and grassroots effort, Radiant Church, will celebrate its first Christmas Eve together as a congregation and warmly invites the public.

Radiant Church was created with unchurched people in mind. Radiant’s Pastor, Rev. Rob Zweifel, wants it to be a place that unchurched people love to attend. What does he mean by “unchurched?”

“Many people have given up on church, but they haven’t given up on God,”Zweifel says. “My heart’s desire is to let those people know that God hasn’t given up on them. My calling is to provide an atmosphere that is warm and inviting, to teach the values, principles and truths in the Bible, and to help people apply them to their lives.”

A comfortable, relaxing setting was important to Zweifel and his team that is helping to plant this church. They found this setting at Regal Cinema. “Regal Entertainment Group is a pleasure to work with. They even go as far as providing resources to help us operate a portable church,” Zweifel said.

Christmas Eve will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on

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Jesus made for us. He came from heaven to earth to die for us, making salvation available through His death on the cross and His glorious resurrection. Praise God for that first Christmas journey!

NOTE: Plan to hear Missionaries to Romania, Mike and Ana Dascalesescu, on Sunday, December 29, in the 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services.

Dec. 24 at Regal Cinema (3720 Easton-Nazareth Hwy, Easton, Pa. 18045. Sunday morning worship services are held at the theater at 9:30 a.m.; doors open at 8:30 a.m.

Home groups are to begin in January. Zweifel explained that, “In these groups, the Bible teaching from the service will be reviewed and further applied, life experiences will be shared, and strong relationships will be built.”

An Invitation from St. Nicholas Catholic Church

Submitted by Theresa Speicher Christmas is a beautiful season, yet it can bring mixed emotions. Along with anticipation, many feel stressed financially or are worn out by shopping, planning and preparing. It is a time when we may more deeply feel the loss of loved ones, the pain of separation from family members and worry over health concerns. Yet, below these mixed feelings, there can be a sense of peace and joy that flows from knowing that God so loves us that he gave His only Son. If Christmas is to have any real and deep significance for us, Christ must be at the center of our celebration. Our parish Continued on Page 38

Christmas Candlelight Services Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Dr. Cherryville, PA 18035 Sunday, December 22 at 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00 pm CORD OF THREE WOMEN’S MINISTRY presents

A Comfort Heart Series When: 2nd & 4th Mondays beginning January 13, 2014.

Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. Worship at 6:30 pm.

Where: BWC’s Global Café & Chapel Room in New Ministry Center.

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 37 warmly welcomes those who have been away from church, visitors to our area, and all who would like to celebrate God’s presence with us during this blessed season.

To prepare spiritually for Christmas, Msgr.

Thomas Derzack, pastor, encourages receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Msgr. Durzak will hear confessions in the church sacristy on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 21 between 3:30 and 4:15 and again at 5:30.

Three masses will be held on Christmas Eve: 4, 6 and 11 p.m. Christmas morning masses will be at 8:30 and 10:30. Msgr. Tom Derzack will be the celebrant at 4 and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve and at 10:30 on Christmas morning. Fr. Ed McElduff will celebrate the 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. masses. New Year’s Eve mass is scheduled for 4 p.m. and New Year’s Day masses will be at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

St. Nicholas Church is located in Berlinsville on Route 946 at the corner of Oak Road. More information is available at StNicholasWalnutport. parishesonline.com or by calling the rectory at 610-767-3107. May the coming year bring all of us happiness and joy in our closeness to Christ and to one another.

Bethany Wesleyan Church Christmas Candlelight Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. or Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.

Wednesday nights: Kingdom Kids, Adult Classes and Ignite Youth from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family, there is something for everyone. Visit the website for the Adult Classes being offered this semester. Cord of Three Women’s Ministry begins Monday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with a Confident Heart Series. Discover your identity in Jesus to be set free from doubt and insecurity. Doors open at the new Ministry Center and Global Café at 6 p.m. Bring a pen, notebook and cash for Café and book purchases.

Zumba: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym. $5 per person. Recreational Volleyball: Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., ages 16 and up.

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 new 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. For more information, please call the church office at 610-767-1239 or visit us online at www. bethanywes.org.

Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Saturday 8-3

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Diamond Fire Company New Year’s Eve Double Game

110 Main Street, Walnutport, PA 18088

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013

Platters served from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Game starts at 6:30 p.m.

Package Deals $50 (includes both sessions and meals) * 2 free package deals every Saturday night for 2014 * Refreshments between sessions * Beverages served all night * Tickets needed for reserved seating * B.Y.O.B For more information, call 610-767-8476

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Community Blood Drive

Submitted by George Ashman Give us an hour of your time (and a pint of your blood), and we'll give you: (1) the satisfaction of knowing you have saved up to 3 lives, (2) a free mini-physical, (3) refreshments, and (4) a chance to win an iPad. If you haven't donated since Oct. 30, are at least 18 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in general good health, you are eligible. We (Miller-Keystone Blood Center) will be at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Boro Hall, on Friday, Dec. 27, with registration from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. To make an appointment or for more information, email gashman@ptd.net or call 610-826-2097. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Touch of Dutch Desember, 1984 Marriye iss der sext Desember, der Daag, wu viele Leit in unserer Welt em Heiliche Nicholaus sei Gebottsdaag feiere. Der Nicholas waar en Bischof in Glee-Asien un waar im Yaahr 350 gschtarrewe. Er waar en grosser Mann un waar net yuscht in seinre eegene Schtadt verehrt, awwer weit un breet, gans in Deitschland nei, wu unsere Voreldre beikumme sin.

In Deitschland hot’s aa en Kall gewwe, as sie „der Belsnickel“ gheese hen. Daer waar schunn vun uralder Zeit unnich de Deitsche. Daer waar so ebbes vumme Hanswascht – woll ken Engel, un aa net immer en Bengel.

Der Druwwel waar, wu die Deitsche ihre Heidedum uffgewwe hen welle fer der Grischdedum. Awwer, wie bei so viel annere Sache, hot’s Deel vun de Voreldre net lang genumme fer die alde Helde aus der Verganggeheit umzudaafe, so as sie noch lenger uffghalde sei hen kenne.

Un so in viele Gegende vun Deitschland hen sie der Belsnickel mit em Heiliche Nicholas zammegeduh, so as die Leit in der Karrich net zu viel saage hen kenne dewege. Un so iss es so weit kumme, as der Belsnickel am sexde Desember zu de Leit rumkumme iss mit seim Sack mit Niss un Schleckerei drin fer sehne welli Kinner gut un welli Kinner schlecht waare.

Awwer was leit dehinner? Mol ee Ding, as mer graad vannenaus saage muss iss,as die Bedeiding „Nicholas in Furs“, as mer oftmols heert, gans un gaarli falsch iss – mindeschdens wann’s zu der urschpringliche Bedeiding kummt. Der Pit [Pit Schweffelbrenner] hot die Sache do katzlich gut darrichschtudiert, un deet gleiche vorschlaage, as es besser waer der Naame zu bedeide: „Gleener Deifel in Heit.“ Es iss ken Zweifel, as es watt „Bels“ mit dem englische „pelt“ gleich iss un bedeidt die Heit vun Gediere. Awwer’s Watt „Nickel“ hot im dem Naame iwwerhaabt nix mit dem Heiliche Nicholas zu duh. Es meent meh wie en gleener Deifel odder beeser Geischt.

Mir saage als „Der alt Nick gricht dich.“ Im Englische Waddebuch heest’s Watt „Nickel“ ebbes wie „demon.“ -Rev. Richard Druckenbrod (1929 – 2003) in the Morning Call December 5, 1984 Tomorrow is the 6th of December, the day when many people in our world celebrate the birthday of St Nicholas. Nicholas was a bishop in Asia Minor and he died in 350 A. D. He was an important man and was not just revered in his own area, but far and wide, well into Germany, from where are ancestors came.

In Germany there was also fellow that they called the “Belsnickel”. [The word can also be spelled “Belznickel”.] He was already from olden times among the Germans. That one was something of a rascal, certainly no angel but also not always a villain.

The trouble was when the Germans wanted to give up their paganism for Christianity. But like (it is) with so many other things, it had not taken some of the elders long to ‘rebaptize’ or rename the heroes of the past, so they could still be retained for a longer time.

And so, in many regions of Germany, they tied in the Belsnickel with St. Nicholas, so church people could not say anything against that (tradition). And that (tie) went so far that the Belsnickel, with his sack of nuts and hard candy, now came around on the 6th of December to the people to see which children were good and which children were bad. [Has anyone in our area ever heard of the Belsnickel coming on St. Nicholas’ Day? Please let us know if you have!]

But what’s my point here? Well one thing that one has to say right up front is that the meaning “Nicholas in furs”, that one often hears, is completely and truly false – at least when it comes to the original meaning.

Pit [Pit Schweffelbrenner – his pen name] recently studied these matters here rather well and would like to propose that it would be better for the name to mean thus: “Little devil in hides.”

It is no doubt that the word “Bels” is like the English “pelt” and means the hides from animals. But the word “nickel” in that name, in general, has nothing to do with Continued on Page 46

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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 44 St. Nicholas. It means more like a little devil or angry ghost. We often say, “The old Nick [The devil] will get you.” (Also), in the English dictionary the word “nickel” is called something like a “demon”.

[Etymology for “nickel”: “German Kupfernickel niccolite, literal, copper demon (so called because though looking like copper it yielded none.)”

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LCCC Unveils New Athletics Logo at Fan Appreciation Night Submitted by Denise M. Reifinger Schnecksville, Pa., Dec. 6 – Led by athletics director Jocelyn Beck, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) unveiled its new athletics logo last night at the college’s Fan Appreciation Night in the college’s gymnasium on main campus in Schnecksville, Pa. The men’s and women’s basketball teams took on the Trailblazers of Luzerne County Community College. Both Lehigh Carbon teams won their games.

LCCC unveiled its new athletics logo to a standing room-only crowd of more than 200 LCCC Cougar fans. The new logo comes after a rigorous process of polling LCCC alumni, students, staff and faculty and members of the community.

“It really was an inclusive process; involving everyone on-campus and community members throughout the Lehigh Valley and Schuylkill and Carbon counties,” explained Jocelyn Beck, LCCC Director of Athletics. “Recommendations and thoughts on what should be represented were very helpful when we began working with the designers.”

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The logo was designed by New Jersey-based Phoenix Design Works, which drew inspiration from in-depth conversations with college representatives.

“Phoenix [Design Works] really went the extra mile for us,” Beck explained. “It’s really a pride thing for us,” she said. “Our students and staff and the community can wear their new LCCC gear proudly!”

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Looking for Pennsylvania’s Secondary Students: 2013-2014 PSA Contest is Underway Submitted by Christine Wentz Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Drug Free Pennsylvania are launching, for the 7th year, a statewide contest for middle and high school students. The contest, entitled,“Sound Off! A Drug Prevention Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest,” will provide an opportunity for youth to send a positive message to their peers and communities that drugs and alcohol do not have to be part of their activities. The theme of this year’s contest is: “Why Say No? Join the Conversation Against Substance Abuse.” With smartphones and tablets, notebooks and personal computers, kids today have a world gone bad, and from this information choices are made; some good, some bad. Many of today’s young people are faced with the dilemma of sorting it out on their own, so it’s up to us as counselors, educators, and parents to help them make smart choices, informed choices, the right choices.

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By Alice Wanamaker

Town & Country Christmas Tree

I love decorating for Christmas and finding ways to add subtle touches to each room of the house without breaking the bank is an especially fun project! This year, I added a Christmas tree to a few rooms made simply from recycled Town & Country Gazettes. Yes, you can use this very newspaper (preferably after you are done reading it) to make a fun holiday decoration. And it won’t cost you a cent!

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Step 3: Fold each page until all of the pages are folded. Repeat for both editions.

Step 4: Carefully cut off the lower portion to create a flat base for your tree.

Step 5: Connect the editions by folding them into each other. Spread the pages to create a full tree.

Step 6 (optional): Decorate your tree with glitter and/or green craft paint. You can add lightweight pom-poms to the top of your tree or leave them as is.

Look for Home Recycled Home crafts every month in the Town & Country Gazette, starting January 2014. Each craft will use items that you may have lying around the house or can easily acquire by asking friends and neighbors.

Be sure to check back in the New Year for great crafts that utilize recycled items and add a unique touch to your home!

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

2013: A look back at the graduated, the hired and a unforgettable fall With the year coming to a close, one tends to reflect on the year that was or wasn’t. 2013 had a lot of high hopes when it was rung in in New York City last New Year’s Eve. For some it may have been all that they wanted. For others it was 12 months full of heartbreak.

Regardless of your personal mindset towards this year, it is safe to say that a lot happened right here in our own backyard in sports. These last 365 days went by in a blink of an eye, but that eye watched a lot of amazing events unfold.

The year started out with high prestige as two seniors made their college choices in January.

Northern Lehigh’s Caleb Johnson committed to play football at Harvard University after whittling down his choices to either the Crimson or Princeton University. Johnson experienced great success in his freshman season as he saw action in six games and recorded five tackles and recovered one fumble.

Northwestern’s Sara Jones, who is the girls’ basketball all-time leading scorer at her school, committed to the Naval Academy to continue her basketball career. She is a walk-on and expects to grow into a more prominent role on the team while gaining a top-notch education from a highly acclaimed institution.

Staying on the hardwood, the Lehighton Indians’s boys’ basketball team experienced one of the quicker turnarounds in recent memory. Before Rich Oertner was hired in June of 2011 the Indians won two games in the previous three seasons. In his inaugural season Oertner and the Indians grew as a program and last year went 11-11, qualified for

districts and notched a postseason victory. Oertner, in just two years, put the Indians back on the map.

2013 also brought some new faces into the local sports world. Lehighton hired a new girls’ basketball coach in Eric Gidney in hopes of copying Oertner’s success, Palmerton hired Leigh Keenan to resurrect their boys’ basketball program, and Northern Lehigh hired Steve Hluschak Jr. to fill the shoes of long-time coach Todd Herzog who resigned earlier this year.

While some schools struggled to sniff the playoffs in any sport in the fall season of 2013, Northwestern was knee deep in playoff action in nearly every sport. Both their boys’ and girls’ cross country teams won the District 11 AA championships, the girls also won the Colonial League, and qualified for the state tournaments. The football team went 7-3 in the regular season and won the AA Eastern Conference championship just one year after being 3-7.

The Tigers luck was abundant on the pitch as well. Both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams won the Colonial League championship. The girls’ took district gold as well with the boys’ falling short in the semi-finals. The ladies advanced in the state tournament before losing in the quarterfinals.

Individual success occurred in New Tripoli with senior Cole Miller, who verbally committed to Penn State earlier this month, won the Colonial League, District 11 AA, and PIAA East Regional AA boys’ golf championships on his way to a second place finish in the PIAA AA state tournament.

Parkland football continued their dominance in the Lehigh Valley Conference and District 11 as the Trojans went 9-1 in the regular season and shared the LVC title with Whitehall. The Trojans won the District 11 AAAA title and lost in the state quarterfinals.

Championships were won and lost. Tears were shed and hugs were given. There were jubilant championship parades around towns and long, quiet bus rides home. Some may want to put this year in the past, while others may want to live it again. However, there is one certainty that stems from these chaotic 12 months. Without sports, there’d be no next year.

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The Slatington Women’s Club has recognized Kelcie Kramer of Slatington, Pa. as the Girl of the Month for December 2013.

Kelcie is the daughter of Joni Morlock and Joseph Morlock and Shawn Zupa and Lori Zupa. She has three sisters; Harlee Bachman, Kala Evans, and Amanda Spencer and two brothers; Zachary Zupa and Mat Spencer.

Kelcie is very involved at Northern Lehigh High School. She participates in SADD, Interact Club, Dog Dish Morning Show, Senior Video Club, School Newspaper, Spanish Club, Chess Club and is actively involved in The Class of 2014.

In addition to being honored by the Women’s Club, Kelcie has been honored by Pennsylvania’s Woman’s Engineering Society. She has also been on the Principal’s List and has served as a Council Representative (2012-2013).

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index Frey & Co.................................... 2 Ace’s Repair and Phil & Son................................. 53 Friedens AYCE......................... 13 Fix It Shop................................. 52 Phil Long Construction.......... 53 G.D. Shupp...............................

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