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From The Editor’s Desk.

It’s been another great year at the Gazette, largely thanks to all of our readers and the wonderful communities we serve. I look forward to another year serving as editor of our paper and hope to introduce even more features and community items in 2013. Our website (www.townandcountrygazette.com) will be constantly getting better with exclusive features and contests. As far as I can tell The Gazette is just going to keep getting bigger and better, trumping recent trends in print media. Thank you, our loyal readers, for ushering us into our 28th year in style and with a positive outlook for the future. Almost three decades of being YOUR community paper is quite an achievement and something we’re very proud of here.

On behalf of entire staff: Paul Prass, Lisa Prass, Alice Wanamaker, Tony Pisco, Donna Bachman, DISCLAIMER: This issue contains photo image content that may be controversial and graphic to some readers (pages 8 &9).

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Claire Shuman, Dave Heffner, Monroe Balliet, Staff Writer Tyler Trumbauer, Intern Chrissy Zopf, and myself, Joe Korba; I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Hantz Honored by St. John Neuman for 25 Years of Excellence

By: Nancy May The Catholic Diocese of Allentown, recently have grown; academically, socially and in physical honored Mrs. Mary Hartz with a prestigious appearance.” accomplishment…25 years of excellence and What keeps you motivated and inspired? service in the ministry of Catholic Education!

“I try to keep fresh by experimenting with Mrs. Hartz has been an elementary teacher new ideas. I’m willing to try anything to engage at Saint John Neumann Regional School, in students in learning. Like I always say – I can Slatington, for the past 14 years. She currently teach kindergartners anything with a song!” teaches full-day kindergarten and has for the past Why did you initially choose and decide to stay in 10 years! (Now that is a patient woman!!!) She Catholic education? began her teaching career straight out of Kutztown “The longer I stay in the Catholic School System, University back in 1986. Her first teaching job at the more I realize that the values and belief system Holy Cross School in New Philadelphia was in 3rd mirror my own. I feel strongly about passing on and 4th grades. these values and beliefs to future generations. I, I wanted to find out the secret to her success in myself, am a product of Catholic education. I give this challenging arena of education, so we had a credit to the sisters and lay teachers of St. Jerome’s little chat… and Marian High School for helping me develop What have you found to be most rewarding about being a strong faith.” a teacher for over 25 years?

You have taught at Saint John Neumann for 14 years, “Seeing the smiling faces and sparkling eyes what makes THIS school so special to you? of a student who is able to do an assignment or “This question is easy! Saint John Neumann skill that he/she struggled with during the year. holds a very special place in my heart. Every This is particularly true in kindergarten! I get to August when I return to get ready to start school, begin this journey every August with a new class it is like I am returning to my second home. SJN is of students and by June, I am amazed at how they one big family! We depend on each other and help

There has been only one Christmas.

The rest are anniversaries because CHRIST WAS BORN.

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each other to be his/her best. Our school really cares about and loves each other. This begins with our principal, Sr. Virginia Stephanie and goes from our faculty to our youngest students.

Our mission at Saint John Neumann is not just educating minds, but enlightening souls. I feel we achieve that every day!”

----------------------------------------------------Thank you Mrs. Hartz for sharing your success with us and congratulations to a job very well done!

St. John Neumann Regional School has two campuses, Slatington (adjacent to Assumption BVM) which serves K-3rd grades and in Palmerton (adjacent to Sacred Heart Parish) which teaches grades 4-8 grades.. You can contact (610) 767-2935 to set up a tour of the school.

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Social Page Meyers-Tice

Lee and Jane Meyers of Danielsville are proud to announce the wedding of their daughter Michelle to Jonathan Tice, son of Rose Tice of Hellertown and Ron Tice of Bath on Sat. Sept. 29, 2012 at Green Pond Country Club.

Michelle is a 2004 graduate of Northampton High School, 2008 graduate of East Stroudsburg Univ and 2010 graduate of PSU-Hazelton. She is employed by Coordinated Health Systems.

Jon is a 2001 graduate of Northampton High School and 2006 graduate of East Stroudsburg Univ. He is employed by Imclone Systems Inc. Attending the bride as maid of honor was Ellen Kave, bridesmaids were Kelly Allabach, Allie Lisiecki, Chantelle Neupauer and Lindsey Kost.

Alexis Tice and Maritza Orlic were flower girls.

Attending the groom as best man was Marc Tice, groomsmen were Edward Segovis, Ross Martin, Todd Breiner and Timothy Gallgher.

Garrett Allabach and Ayden Tice were ring bearers.

The couple will reside in Palmer Twp.

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Social Page Heminitz-Hall

Janelle Heminitz and Chris Hall were married at The Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena in Allentown on October 13, 2012. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Fogelsville. Parents of the couple are Janet and John Heminitz of Walnutport, and Charlotte and Kenneth Hall of Northampton.

The bride and groom are both 2005 graduates of Northampton High School.

Janelle is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

She received a Master’s degree in structural engineering from Lehigh University. She is employed by Alfred Benesch and Company in Allentown as a structural engineer.

Chris is a graduate of Kings College with a Bachelor’s degree in medical studies and a Master’s degree in physician assistant studies.

He is employed by Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown as a physician assistant.

The newlyweds reside in Allentown.

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Proud Grandmother at Kistler Farm

Hantz Family Hunting Success

The Hantz family was hunting out of Camp Buck and a Half, Pike County, on the final day of bear season, December 1 when they bagged three bears. From left; Thyler, Ken and Jarred Hantz.

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Brandi Wanamaker, 21, Brandon Danner, 20 and Nate Horn, 12, all of Slatington each harvested a deer on the Kistler Farm. The grandchildren of Marie Kistler used the same deer stand three days in a row to harvest the deer.

Brandon took down his first 8 pointer on Monday, Brandi celebrated her first deer on Tuesday and Nate took down his first piebald on Wednesday.

Marie is one proud Grammy!

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Ten-Pointer

Edgemont Acres Restaurant

Bud Cole harvested this ten-pointer on Wednesday Nov. 28 at 6:55 a.m. in Lehigh Township. Weight is apx.185 pounds.

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Submit your best photo during our open submissions (now - January 9. 2013). Then, be sure to pass along your link to all your friends and family so they vote for you! The couple with the most votes will win a $100 gift certificate for dinner at The Oaks Restaurant at Woodstone Country Club. Find us on facebook: Town & Country Gazette. Good Luck!

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Frank Hoffman of Slatington, Paternal Great Grandparents are Rose and Stanley Anthony of Slatington and Marion and Preston Hoffman of Pen Argyl.

Baby Boy Hoffman

Kristie and Mathias Hoffman of Palmerton are proud to announce the birth of their son Gavin John Hoffman. Much to their surprise, Gavin arrived a month early at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Even though Gavin was a month early, he weighed in at a whopping 6 lbs. 11 oz.

And 19 1/2” long.

Gavin’s Maternal Grandparents are Lori and Charles Kresge of Palmerton and Richard Strohl of Tamaqua. Maternal Great Grandparents are Beverly and Mark Mack of Palmerton and Barbara Ruch of Slatington.

Gavin’s Paternal Grandparents are Rose and

Linda’s

Baby Boy Trainer

Jason and Christine Trainer of Walnutport proudly announce the birth of their son, Jaren Steven Trainer, born Thursday, November 15, at LehighValley Hospital. Jaren weighed 7 lbs 5 oz and was 20.5 inches long at birth. Proud grandparents are Steven and Diane Trainer of Palmerton and Ronald and Ann DeLong of Slatington.

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Puccio-Kanas

Jennifer Lynn Puccio and Timothy George Kanas both of Walnutport would like to announce their wedding on October 27th at the Barn House Village, Bath.

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A Christmas Surprise by Woody Osman, Circa 1941

This picture and poem, written by a 14 year old Woody Osman, was recovered from his old school workbook.

Woody was attending Harrison-Morton Jr. High School in Allentown 71 years ago; His teacher was Miss Ritter.

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NL Inducts Six into Ring of Honor

By: Tyler Trumbauer Five athletes and one spectacular squad were earned their first win of honored for their achievements at Northern the season by a score Lehigh High School. On December 14, Northern of 53-27 I asked senior, Lehigh inducted Robert “Yogi” Edwards, Cathy and possible future Fronheiser, Bruce Kemmerer, Kristin Rose, Lloyd Ring of Honor inductee, Williams and the 1953-54 “Iron Men” basketball Caleb Johnson, about the ceremony, “It is my team in to their athletic Ring of Honor.

Every year NL inducts an athlete, coach or aspiration to have my Yogi Edwards individual that contributed significantly to name up there. I’m their athletic program. This person must have not thinking about it too much right now as I’m graduated or ceased contributing for at least ten focused on winning games, but I love that whole years before they can be inducted. Nomination ceremony. It would be awesome to have my name forms can be found on the high school’s website. up there.”

During halftime of a fierce rivalry game between As Northern Lehigh athletics are embarking the Northwestern Tigers and the Bulldogs, those on another winter sports season attempting to six inductees received plaques and their banners capture more records, championships and other which will be displayed on the high school accolades, we can’t forget the ones that already gymnasium’s wall. achieved that success. The ones that helped mold With the 2012 Bulldogs leading by a score of Northern Lehigh into the highly regarded athletic 27-9, the Bulldogs (and Slaters) of the past began community that it is today. The Ring of Honor to commemorate their tenures in Slatington. In allows us to remember the past, work hard in the between Kodak moments, Edwards discussed present, and aspire for the future. with me how it feels to be recognized years later, “It feels very humbling and nice. I have a lot of friends that grew here and they are1212 here with 11/27/2012 Amanda Sullivan T&C up Gazette half page Carrier 113.pdf 12:42:43 PM Knight - 22 on Dec. 10th me tonight.”

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Join Safe Haven Pet Rescue

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will have a Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday, January 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Cherry's Family Restaurant, Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville.

If you are an animal lover, please come and meet the volunteers and have a bite to eat. Safe Haven is a small group of dedicated animal advocates who rescue dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and find them loving homes. All dogs are in foster care until their permanent homes are found. Safe Haven has rescued more than 700 lives so far.

Safe Haven always welcomes volunteers and foster families.Volunteers are needed for adoption days, dog transport to veterinary and grooming appointments, fundraising, clerical help, home visits and more. Foster homes are needed in order to save more dogs.

If you are interested in volunteering or fostering, come to the meeting or visit www.SafeHavenPA. org for volunteer and foster applications and to see the available dogs. For more information, email SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven PA on Facebook.

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The Slatington Public Library board members and staff would like to thank everyone who has helped and supported the library in the year 2012.

We look forward to another year of service to the Northern Lehigh community. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Holiday hours: Sat. Dec. 22nd- 8-12, Mon. Dec. 24th–closed, Tues, Dec., 25th-closed, Wed. Dec. 26th-9-3, Fri. Dec. 28th-9-3, Sat. Dec. 29th- 8-12, Mon. Dec. 31st-closed, Tues. Jan 1st-closed.

If you have a PC, Kindle, a Nook, iPod, or any other e-book reader, remember you can check books out for free from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. All you need is a current Slatington Public Library card, which is free for residents of the Northern Lehigh area. Go to http://cldl.lib.overdrive.com and “check it out.”

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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LOUISA'S LETTER Dear Louisa, We have a very large family and we enjoy getting together during the holidays and we have worked out our plans so that is not one person’s responsibility.

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2012 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610760-1687.

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

Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm.

Line Dance, Vigilant Fire Hall 7 pm - 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917.

Rotary Club, Blue Ridge Country Club, Palmerton, 6:15 pm FMI 484-951-2468.

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

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

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239.

Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 pm – 7 pm FMI 610-760-0300.

TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025.

PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

EVERY FRIDAY Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 am.

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am – 11 am FMI 610-7600300.

Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm. FMI: 610271-4321.

EVERY SATURDAY Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 am FMI 570-436-1762.

Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 am.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 am – 12 pm Must Register at Library.

Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:30 pm FMI 610767-8476.

EVERY SUNDAY Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 am & 10:30 am.

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

Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 pm.

Bingo, SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, 12 pm.

Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm.

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

Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm FMI 610-2629010.

Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm.

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

Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 pm, bingo 7 pm.

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 pm.

Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7pm.

Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 pm FMI 484-287-5217.

Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 pm - 8 pm.

Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9pm.

TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 pm FMI 610-852-2976.

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

Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am -11 am FMI 610-760-0300.

Zumba, Vigilant Fire Co. 6 pm -7 pm FMI; 610-760-0300.

Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 pm -8 pm FMI 484-477-9697.

EVERY TUESDAY Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm.

Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 am.

Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 pm - 8 pm FMI 610-760-0207.

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

Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 pm - 8 pm.

Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 am - 11 am.

LINE DANCING, 7-9:30 p.m.

NEW! Absolute Beginner classes starting Oct. 6 at Vigilant Fire Hall, (address).

Beginner lessons 6:30. $6 per person. 610-760-1917 Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 pm - 4:30 pm FMI 610-826-4962.

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2012/2013 Community Calendar Friday, December 21 National Flashlight Day Hamburger Day Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335.

Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Saturday, December 22 First Day of Winter Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Sunday December 23 AYCE Breakfast at Bowmanstown Fire Co. 9am – 12:30 FMI: 610-852-2722.

Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve – Office Closed

Tuesday, December 25 Christmas – Office Closed

Thursday, December 27 Rotary Club of Slatington 32nd Annual Basketball Tournament at Northern Lehigh High School. 6:30-8:00 pm. NL, Palmerton, Lehighton & Jim Thorpe. FMI: Ryan 610-7673730.

Friday, December 28 Rotary Club of Slatington 32nd Annual Basketball Tournament at Northern Lehigh High School. 6:30-8:00 pm. NL, Palmerton, Lehighton & Jim Thorpe. FMI: Ryan 610-7673730.

Saturday, December 29 Free Luncheon – Parryville UMC. 11:30am-1:00pm.

Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance. Lehigh Township Vol.

Fire Co. FMI/Tickets: 610-7671564.

Woodstone Country Club Count Down to 2013 Party - Open Bar, Premium Food Station, DJ, much more! $110 per person. FMI - 610-760-2777 Blue Mt. Ski Area - New Year's Eve Party 2013 - 21+. Gourmet Buffet Station, Drink Specials, much more! $24.99 per person.

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New Year’s Eve Bingo – Diamond Fire Co. Meal 4-6pm, bingo 6:30. FMI: 610-767-8479.

New Year’s Eve Skate/Dance – Edgemont Roller Rink. 8pm1am. FMI: 610-767-1200.

Tuesday, January 1 Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner – Heidelberg UCC, Saegersville.

1-4pm. FMI: 610-767-5351

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Pennsylvania German Friends Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Pennsylvania German Friends will be held on Thursday, December 20th at 7 p.m. Rumor has it that the Belznickel will make an appearance. Also, some aspect of the ‘Dutch’ dialect and culture will be discussed at that time. The public is invited to this free meeting at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Avenue, Allentown.

The Pennsylvania German Friends organization meets the third Thursday of the month at the church, except the month of May and the summer months of July and August. Parking is available in the lot across Tacoma Street; use ground floor “Office” entrance. For further information, call 610-264-2979.

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The Town & Country Gazette Joins Our Community In Remembering the Victims of The Sandy Hook School Shooting Charlotte Bacon, 6

Grace McDonnell, 7

Daniel Barden, 7

Anne Marie Murphy, 52

Rachel Davino, 29

Emilie Parker. 6

Olivia Engel, 7

Jack Pinto, 6

Josephine Gay, 7

Noah Pozner, 6

Ana M. Marquez-

Caroline Previdi, 6

Greene, 6

A memorial at Lehighton Town Park, a candle for each victim. Photographed by Lauren Bowman.

Jessica Rekos, 6

Dylan Hockley, 6

Avielle Richman, 6

Dawn Hochsprung, 47

Lauren Rousseau, 30

Madeleine F. Hsu, 6

Mary Sherlach, 56

Catherine V. Hubbard, 6

Victoria Soto, 27

Chase Kowalski, 7

Benjamin Wheeler, 6

Jesse Lewis, 6

Allison N. Wyatt, 6

James Mattioli, 6

But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”– Matthew 19:14 NKJV

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season from the agents at Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance

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Horoscopes

SAGITTARIUS-Nov. 23 to Dec. 21--Imagination may tend to take too big a role; get back on a realistic track.

CAPRICORN-Dec. 22 to Jan. 19--Chance for a big change comes along and means a better time for all.

AQUARIUS-Jan. 20 to Feb. 18--Excellent chance to carry out a life- time wish! You can find yourself introduced to just the right person with whom to form a partner- ship.

PISCES-Feb. 19 to March 20--Keep education interests high and strong, for this is the trend that is most beneficial.

ARIES-March 21 to April 20--Accept any help that comes your way, but do not ask for it.

TAURUS-April 21 to May 20--Realize the rights of others and don’t be indignant about someone who acts very independently.

GEMINI-May 21 to June 20--A new direction in your career is advised. You can find a way to use talents, fulfill ambition, and make more money.

CANCER-June 21 to July 22--Take another look at a family matter. You may have a good idea concerning an older relative who needs help.

LEO-July 23 to Aug. 22--If you are very thoughtful about a changing money trend, you may discover some hidden facts at work.

VIRGO-Aug. 23 to Sept. 22--Be considerate even when others are not. Do not let your ways be influenced by others.

LIBRA-Sept. 23 to Oct. 22--A big adventure will result from travel now. You may be making a major change as the result of a recent conversation.

SCORPIO-Oct. 23 to Nov. 22--Fulfillment of a hope may come about and good news from a distance may add to the joy of the present.

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Classifieds

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

EVENTS MEAT PIES – Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Dr. Trachsville, Pa. $9/ea. Choice of three kinds: Chicken, Pork, or Chicken & Pork Mixed. Order prior to January 7th, 2013. Please call 610-681-5200 or 610-681-5403 Pick up or delivery: January 21st and 22nd, 2013 (12/20)

FOR SALE 3/4 Acre Lot - $69,900. Perked and probed, Hunter’s Hill Road.

Germansville. Call 610-767-5729 or 610-767-2645 (1/3) Boat for Sale - 1996. 17ft.

Lowe 1720, with trailer, Johnson 70 and 9.9hp motors, along with 70lb thrust Minn Kota trolling motor. Also includes a canvas cover, Hummingbird 535 & Eagle Ultra fish/depth finders, plus extras. $4,800. Call 610-7511147. (12/20) Brand new wedding dress.

Alfred Alfred Angelo style 1678 size 20. White with crystal accents. Sash color is blue. Has not been altered or worn - With tags. Priced: $749, asking $450 OBO. Call 610-401-3057, for photos email: americanbutterfly83@yahoo.com (1/3/13) Christmas Treats – Pumpkin Roll $10.00, 5dz. Cookie Tray $18.00, Kiffles & Nut Tossies $4.25dz. Cutouts $4.00dz. PB Blossoms $3.50dz. Mini-cream cheese cupcakes $3.25dz.

Ch.Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, sugar & snowballs $3.00dz. Clear toy pops $6.00dz.

Berlinsville Area. 610-392-1843 Call to order (12/20)

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Comic Book & Action Figure Collection For Sale – Approximately 5,000 comic books and 400 action figures. Mostly 1990’s Image/Spawn comics, includes rare collectible Todd McFarlane action figures. Will send list of comics/figures to serious inquiries. Please contact William at 570-751-8986 or ksixart@gmail. com (12/20) Hay For Sale – Small Bales of Mixed Hay. Alfalfa, Timothy, & Orchard Grass. $4/bale at farm.

1st or 2nd Cutting. Call 484-8090527 (12/20) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $49.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/20) Rottweiler Pups for Sale.

AKC registered, German and American background, Family Raised, 1st shots, de-wormed, dew claws and tails docked.

Available Dec 23rd. 610-4425991. Serious Inquiries only.

(1/3) Snow Blowers - Toro 28” cut $495, John Deere 24” cut - $695, Toro CLR 3000 Paddle Drive $275. GENERATOR- Homelite 4300 Watt $495. Prices Negotiable – FREE local delivery.

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HELP WANTED AVON IS NOW HIRING – THE HOLIDAY BOOKS ARE HERE! - Interested in a brochure or signing up to be a representative? Free kit with $10

sign up. Visit my website: www. youravon.com/lsymons or call Lucia 610-767-0896 (12/20) Part-Time Lead Management Representative Job Opening: Our Northern Lehigh office is growing. We are looking for a part-time Lead Management Representative to round out our team. Our Lead Management Team handles incoming calls and makes outgoing calls to prospective clients to create sales leads as we grow our 125-year-old company.

Apply to: Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits 125 S. Walnut Street Suite 220 Slatington, PA 18080 employment@horticainsurance.com www.horticainsurance.com EOE (12/20)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartment Lehigh Twp. – Danielsville Area – 2BR, No Pets, No Smoking $600 + utilities. Security deposit required.

Call 610-636-4170 (12/20) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/19) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120 per week. Private and shared bathrooms. Furnished apartments $150-$188 per week. All units have color TV, HBO, fridge, M/W, all utilities included, parking available. Shown by appointments only. No Pets.

Smoking on porches only. finelodging@aol.com Call 610760-0700 (12/20) House for Rent – Slatington.

End-of-Row, 7- room House w/ central air, heated & air-

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conditioned 2-car garage $950/ mo. Includes heat. $950 security deposit. Option to Buy. Call Bob 610-428-1583 (12/20) Palmerton, Apartment, 2nd floor, Living room, 1 BR. Newly remodeled bathroom & kitchen. microwave, H/W/G included. $500/month. No Pets.

610-837-8969 (12/20) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (11/15)

SERVICES AVAILABLE Abzolute Enterprizez – Chimney Relining Specialists! - Cleanings, caps, waterproofing, repointing, new builds, stoves, etc… Small ad=savings! Fast, Friendly, Fair!

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Est. 1994 570-325-5727 (1/13) C&T Productions are your local professional event videographers. Recording birthdays, bar mitzvahs and weddings, C&T productions will capture your special moment so you can live it again and again. Very reasonable pricing! E-mail us at info@ candtproductions.com or call us at 484-788-2287.

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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.

(12/20) H & L Reclaimed Lumber – Will dismantle and remove, or restore, your old barn, log or plank farmhouse. Check out our other services and our current inventory at www. hlreclaimedlumber.com or call 484-661-9358 (2/13) Marth's Disposal 610-2629021 or 610-842-5684 - We Remove Junk! Attic Base-

ments, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! (12/13) Oil Heat Cleaning – Saves Money on Fuel – Service, Repair, Replace. All furnaces, boilers, water heaters, well water tanks. Plumbing Emergency 24/7 Call Anytime. 40 Years Mechanical Experience.

Domestic Water Coils Cleaned.

Bruce Beltz 610-759-5765 (4/13) Psychic Source -Find out what lies ahead with a psychic reading! New members buy a 5 Minute reading for $5 and get 5 additional minutes absolutely FREE. Call Now 877-364-2256 Satisfaction Guaranteed. Ent. only. 18 and over.(12/20) Tim’s Sharpening Service Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular Saws, Carbide Circular Saw Blades, Planer Blades, Scissors, Electric Hedge Fence Trimmers, Lawn Mower Blades, Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (12/20) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570657-1063. (12/13)

WANTED Antiques Wanted Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items, sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (12/13) BUYING! BUYING! BUYING! - ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COMPLETE SETS FROM 1909- 2012. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR FACTORY

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SEALED SETS! CALL 610-7030790 TODD (1/13) Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (12/20) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/13) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters.

We deliver to Peaceable Kingdom, Pets In Need, SunRays Pittbull Rescue, Forgotten Felines & Fidos, and other local shelters. Drop off Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm. FMI: 610-767-9600.

(12/31) Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-7679135 (12/13) Wanted All Types of unwanted Metal Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job too big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime.

(12/6) WANTED VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS!! BUYING 1909 - 1975 SINGLES, STARS, COMMONS, SETS, ENTIRE COLLECTIONS - BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, BOXING NONE TOO SMALL, NONE TOO LARGE PAYING TOP DOLLAR! TODD 610-703-0790 (9/13)

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Christian Dating & Friendship Service – Our 23rd year helping Christian singles meet!

Free singles packet for ages over 40, Call Anytime. 1-800814-3359 (12/20)

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 (1/3)

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evergreen 13 7. carried the Kings camels 16 8. people kiss under this bells 9. three of them brought gifts 15 10. tree decorations 11. lighted to show warmth and joy 12. ring of greens 13. marked the place in the sky 14. birthday of Jesus Christ 15. songs of the season Free s 16. written holiday greetings Puzzle 17. plant that brightens holidays

Christmas is coming! Every day there is something to do to get ready for the holidays.

I just finished making Christmas cards with photos on them for my family and 4 friends. Right now I am hanging this wreath I made on the barn door.

Symbols of the holidays are all around us – candles show light and warmth and bells 9 joyously peal.

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Open Letter To Set The Record Straight As the former manager of The Country Garden I wish to personally thank everyone and all clubs, groups and organizations for the opportunity to host your events.

As of June 1, 2012 I had given up my manager position at The Country Garden and had forwarded all bookings, layouts and paperwork to the new manager of The Country Garden.

I had accepted a full time position elsewhere to advance my future. If you have questions or concerns about your upcoming events, please call The Country Garden at 610-767-8600 or email @ www.ltcountrygarden.com. If no response, contact the LTVFC at 610-767-9339.

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A Touch of Dutch Die Grischtdaag Gschicht Lukas 2 Gabiddel, Vaersche 1-20 1.An selli Zeit hot der Keiser Aaguschdus en Gebott nausgschickt, as all die Leit in die Welt solle gnambert sei. 2.Des waar’s erscht Mol, as die Liet so gnambert waare, un’s hot Blatz gnumme, wo der Cyrenius Gowernier waar vun Syria. 3.Un alliebber hot sich gricht un iss in die Schtadt gange vun sei Voreldre. 4.Un der Yosef iss aa nuffgange vun die Schtadt, Naazrett, im Land , Galileha, zu die Schtadt, Bedlehem, im Land, Yudea. Des waar die Schtadt vum Daavit. DerYosef is datt hiegange, weil er vum Daavit sei Noochkummeschaft waar.

5.Er iss datt hiegange fer sich nambere losse mit die Maria, wo verschproche waar zu ihm, un sie waar uff em Familyeweg. 6.Un deweil as sie datt waare, iss die Zeit kumme, as die Maria ihre Kind hawwe hot solle. 7.No waar ihre erschde Bu gebore zu ihre, un sie hot ihn in Windleduch gewickelt, un hot ihn in en Fuderdrog gelegt, weil’s ken Blatz meh waar im Schlofhaus.

8.Un in selli Landschaft waare Schofhieder draus im Feld am ihre Schof Hiede darrich die Nacht. 9.Un’s iss en Engel vum Herr zu ihne

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kumme, un’s heilich Licht vum Herr hot um sie rumgscheint, un sie hen sich gfeicht. 10.No hot der Engel gsaagt zu ihne, „Feicht eich net, fer ich bring eich gude Zeige, wo eich froh mache zehle, un wo zu all die Leit kumme zehle. 11.Fer zu eich iss heit der Heiland gebore warre in die Schtadt vum Daavit. Er iss Christus der Herr. 12.Un des zehlt en Zeeche sei fer eich: dihr finnt’s Kind eigewickelt im’me Duch un am im’me Fuderdrog Leie.“ 13.Un uffemol waar en grosse Drupp annre himlishe Engel bei dem Engel un sie waare am Gott Lowe un hen gsaagt, 14. „Grossi Ehr sei zu Gott im heegschde, un Fridde uff die Erd unnich Mensche, die, wo er froh iss mit.“ 15.Wo die Engel sie verlosse hen un widder zerick in der Himmel gange sinn, hen die Schofhieder gsaagt zu nanner, „Wolle niwwer an Bedlehem geh un des sehne, was der Herr bekannt gemacht hot zu uns.“ 16.No sin sie gschwint gange un hen die Maria un der Yosef gfunne, un datt waar’s Kind am Leie im Fuderdrog. 17.Wo sie ihn gsehne ghatt hen, hen sie rumverzehlt, was ihne gsaagt gwest waar weeich dem Kind.

18.Un all die, wo gheert hen devun, hen gwunnert weeich dem, as die Schofhieder ihne gsaagt henn.

19.Awwer die Maria hot all die Sache im Meind ghalde, un hott hatzlich driwwegedenkt. 20.No sin die Schofhieder widder zerickgange, un hen Gott gelobt un gedankt fer alles, as sie gsehne un gheert hen, un fer des, was ihne gsaagt waar.

-Es Nei Teshtament [Dutch translation of Bible for the Ohio Amish, respelled here using Pa German orthography.]

The Christmas Story Luke 2: 1-20 1.In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

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2.This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3.And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. 4.And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David. 5.to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6.And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.

7.And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

8.And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9.And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10.And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; 11.for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

12.And this shall be a sign to you: you will find the babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13.And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14.“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is

pleased!”

15.When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16.And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17.And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; 18.and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19.But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.

20.And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

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Merry Christmas to all!

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W - 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45 am All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton 610-377-2675 W – 10 am, SS 9 am Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W- Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am 12/24- 5pm Childrens Mass, 9pm – Adult Choir 12/25- Mass 8:30 & 10:30 am.

12.30- 3pm Parish Sing-a-long Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton 570-386-3870 W-8:15/10:30 am SS (all ages) 9:15 am Bethany Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W-10:30 am & 6 pm SS 9 am 12/23 6pm, 12/24-4/6pm Candlelight services.

Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 pm – Encounter. Sun. 9 & 10:30 am - Worship Wed. 6:30 evening programs.

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W-10 am SS 9 am Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W-9:15 am, Study Group 11:15 am Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W- 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935 (HA) W- 11 am SS 10 am Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W-10:30 am, S.S. 9:15 am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W-10 am, SS 9 am Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton 610-262-8500 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Covenant United Methodist Church Danielsville 610-837-7517 HA W- 8 & 10:30 am SS 9:15 Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 am; W 10:15 am Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 (HA) W-10:30 am SS 9 am Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W-9 am SS. 10:15 am

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W-10 am SS 9 am Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W-8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am 12/24- Candlelight service 7 & 9 pm.

First UCC Palmerton W-9 am SS 10 am Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W- 9:30 am God’s Missionary Church Northampton 610-262-4412 W-10:30 am & 7 pm SS 9:30 am Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W- 8:30 & 11 am SS 9:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville (N) W-8 am, 9:45 am & 10:45 SS 9:30 12/24- 4 pm Children’s Celebration, 7/11pm Candlelight service Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. 10 am – SS. 10:30 am - Worship Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W- 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 Worship – 11 am. SS – 9:45 am Heidelberg UCC Irvin & Church Rd. Heidelberg, 610767-4740 (HA) Worship - 8:30 am. SS-9:45 am Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W- 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W- 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 Worship - 8:30 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W-8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. Worship – 8 & 10:30 am. Church School – 9:15 am Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W-10 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W- 10:15 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W-9 am & 10:30 am

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W- 10 am Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W- 10 am Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli ,610-298-3020 W - 10 am Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 W- 10:15 am & 6 pm SS 9:30 Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W- 10:30 am SS 9:30 am Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W- 9:30 am, SS 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, 2nd Sunday Fellow10:30 am Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am, Prayer & Song 8:45 am Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W- 8 and 10:30 am Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W- 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W- 8:00 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W- 10 am, SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W- 10:15 am SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W- 9 am SS 10:30 am St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W- 9 am, SS 10:30 am St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W- (M-F) 8:30 am, Sat 4:30 pm, Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 am 12/24- Mass 4,6,11pm.

12/25- Mass 8:30, 10:30 am.

12/31- Mass 4pm, 1/1/13- 8:30, 10:30am.

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Church Directory St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W-10:30 am SS 9 am St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W- 10:15 SS 9 am St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 W-10:15 am, Com. 1st Sun. SS 9 am St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W-10:15 am, SS 9 am St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God Palmerton 610-826-4972 W-10:15 am Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity EC Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W-10 am, Bible Study Wed 6:30 Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton. 610-377-4303 W –Sun. 9am (N) SS – 10:15 am 12/24 Family Service 7pm, featuring the Trinity Praise Band, w/ Holy Communion.

Candlelight Service 11pm w/ Holy Communion.

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

7 pm.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W-10:30, SS –9:30 Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:30 am, Children10:30 Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W – 10:45 am & 6 pm. SS – 9:30 am Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W- 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W-10 am, SS. 9 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 am, W 10:30 am (N)

Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 9 am Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W-10:30 am, SS 9:30 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) SS - 9 am, W 10:30 am 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 KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, HA – Handicapped Accessible

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Faith Alive UMC in Bowmanstown will hold to candlelight Christmas Eve services on Monday December 24. Services will be held at 7 and 9 p.m.

Both services will be the same, all are invited to join and choose the service that works best for your family. For more information please call 610-852-2805.

Many Christmas Activities at St. Paul’s UCC, Indianland

St. Paul's UCC, Indianland, 787 Almond Rd. Cherryville is aflutter with activity during this Christmas season. Thank you to all who participated in and attended the Sunday School Christmas Program. It is always great to see our youth share their talents. The annual Christmas Cantata is planned for Sunday, December 23rd during the 10:30 worship. Caroling to shut ins

will also take place Sunday December 23rd at 5:30pm gathering in the fellowship hall. Snacks with hot chocolate will conclude the evening.

Three Christmas Eve Service will be held Monday, December 24th.

The first service is at 3pm for Worship with Communion. The 8pm and 11pm services will include Candlelight Worship with Communion. Join us to celebrate the reason for the season, The Birth of Jesus our Savior.

St. Paul's UCC, will continue to offer Contemporary worship experiences on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7:30am. The next service is on December 23rd. These relaxed services typically run about forty minutes in length and Communion will be served. All are welcome.

Feel free to check out our website at www.indianland.org or call the church office at (610) 767-5751 for more information about upcoming services and/or events.

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Christmas at St. Nicholas Church

“O Come, All Ye Faithful!” Think of these words as more than the beginning of a familiar Christmas carol. Run the words of the first verse through your mind, and see that “O Come, All Ye Faithful” is truly an invitation to enter into the real meaning of Christmas. The Catholic parish of St. Nicholas echoes that invitation and encourages all Christians to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord Jesus and to make worship the center of their Christmas celebration.

St. Nicholas welcomes those who have been away from church, visitors to our area, and all who would like to celebrate with our parish during this blessed season. To prepare spiritually for Christmas, Msgr. Thomas Derzack, pastor, encourages receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confessions are scheduled for Saturday, December 22 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve masses are at 4, 6 and 11 p.m.

Christmas Day Masses will be at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve mass is scheduled for 4:00 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 St. Nicholas Walnutport. parishesonline.com, or by calling the rectory at 610-767-3107. Parishioners of St. Nick’s wish all a peace filled and blessed Christmas.

Bethany Wesleyan Christmas Candlelight Services

Services will be held on Sunday, December 23 at 6 p.m. and Monday, December 24 at 4 and 6 p.m.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 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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St. John Neumann Regional School “Neumann’s Nicest”

Each quarter during this school term, St. John Neumann will acknowledge students who have displayed the virtues that Jesus spoke about in the Beatitudes.

The following students were chosen for the 1st quarter of 2012.

Slatington Campus: Kindergarten: Jaclyn Kokosky 1st Grade: Raquelle Riggins 2nd Grade: Victoria Keiper 3rd Grade: Samantha Steier Palmerton Campus: 4th Grade: Jamison Wheeler 5th Grade: Timothy Hillanbrand 6th Grade: Hannah Sarmir 7th Grade: Jonathan Hillanbrand 8th Grade: Johanna Matsko

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In Revelation 19:16 He is revealed as “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF Jesus is wonderful in His person! Isaiah described Him as “The mighty God” LORDS!” (Isaiah 9:6).

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Jesus is wonderful in His resurrection! No other can make His claim, “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore” (Revelation 1:18).

Jesus is wonderful yet today! “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). Do you personally know Him?

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Senior Citizens Corner

Following are the menu selections for the Area Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center. Slatington Sr. Center (610) 767-1250, Cherryville Sr. Center (610) 767-2977, Mid-County Sr. Center 610-837-1931, Northampton Sr. Center 610-262-4977, Palmerton Sr. Center 610-826-4505.

Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

Carbon County Palmerton Senior Center

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-1:00 p.m.

For meal reservations, please call prior to 9:30 AM the day before.

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Lunch: 1/1 – Closed – HAPPY NEW YEAR 1/2 - Chicken Parmesan, pasta, Italian green beans, spinach salad, Italian bread, orange sorbet 1/3 – Veal Cutlet, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, ww roll, lemon bar Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Tuesday – Bingo, lunch Wednesday – Penny games, lunch Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Friday – Bingo, lunch

Lehigh County Hot Meals

Reservations: (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

12/20 - Meatloaf w/Gravy Whipped Potatoes Peas & Carrots Wheat Bread Banana 12/21- Baked Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Tossed Salad, Wheat Bread, Baked Apples 12/24-12/26 CLOSED 12/27- Beef Stew, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Biscuit, Fruit Cocktail 12/28- Stuffed Shells w/Ricotta Cheese and tomato Sauce, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit.

1/1/13- Happy New Year!

1/2- Salisbury Steak w/Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; Creole Zucchini; Wheat Bread; Diced Pears

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Slatington Senior Center activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm, Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30am-1:15 on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45am.

Northampton County Hot Meals

12/ 20 – Black Oak Ham; Mashed Red Potatoes; Green Beans Almondine; Molded Fruit Salad; Home-Baked Roll w/Marg; Tiger Triple Chocolate Cake 12/21 – Beef Stew; Biscuit; Green Peas; Tossed Salad w/1000 Island Dsg.; Rice Pudding 12/24 – Italian Hoagie; Potato Chips; Pasta Salad; Fresh Seedless Grapes 12/25 – “Closed for Christmas” 12/26 – Spinach Cheese Soup; BBQ Chicken Sandwich w/Bacon & Cheddar; Macaroni Salad; Fresh Fruit Cup 12/27 – Meatloaf w/Gravy; Scalloped Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Tapioca Pudding 12/28 – Chicken Rice Soup; Smoked Sausage; Country Potatoes w/Egg; Country vegetable Blend; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Lemon Krunch Pie 12/31 – Roast Pork w/Gravy; Mashed Potatoes;

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Cherryville Senior Center

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12/20: Christmas Meal 12/21: 12:30 Sing-A-Long 12/24: 11:15 Trivia Questions 12/25: “Center Closed” – Merry Christmas!

12/26: 12:45 Penny Bingo 12/ 27: 12:30 Boxing Day 12/28: Game Day 12/31: New Years Meal

Mid-County Senior Center

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12/20: 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 12:30 Penny Bingo; 11:30 Lunch 12/21: 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle 12/24: 9:00 Pool, Games, Puzzles & Cards; 11:30 Lunch 12/25: Closed! Merry Christmas!

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Northampton Area High School 2012-2013 – 1st Marking Period Honor Roll GRADE 9 DISTIQUISHED HONORS Luke Altemose, Larissa Babicz, Troy Belzecky, Joel Benko, Taylor Blazinsky, Brianna Booth, Chadd Brideson, Kendall Chilcoat, Annalise Christy, Nikolas Collina, Ian Csencsits, Serina Danner, Wyatt Davidson, Kyle Dunn-Herbert, Sophia Eckroth, Johnna Eisenreich-Casagrande, Auria Enright, Joseph Fehr, Tori Frable, Miah Hornyak, Elizabeth Horvath, Bradley Hower, Elijah Ives, Steven Kemmerer, Makenzie Kistler, Sabrina Konczyk, Skylar Kostick, Michael Kovalchik, Jasmine Kraftician, Nathan Kranzley, Jacob Kromer, Alexandra Kuchinos, Emily Landis, Trisha Landis, Sean Macikonycz, Melody Mayer, Jacquelyn Michalski, Rebecca Minnelli, Luke Minnich, Bryan Morris, Sarah Mottau, Caleb Mullen, Nathaniel Myers, Kaitlyn Nemes, Noah Neyer, Zachary Ohmacht, Rebecca Pace, Sara Pease, David Rehrig, Thomas Reinhard, Melissa Reph, Garrett Rice, Noah Rindock, Eric Schell, Kiersten Schmall, Clare Schultes, Emily Schwartz, Ethan Schwartz, Julia Skrapits, CJ Solt, Sarah Spengler, Lauren Sterner, Kirstin Stettler, Emily Viola, Megan Walter, Trevor Wentz, Ryan Werley, Janelle Winchester, Mikayla Xander, Nicholas Yurick

Cassandra Darabaris, Joseph Davis, Matthew Davison, Brett Dreher, Travis Eckert, Elizabeth Ehrig, Julianna Fermato, Taylor Foust, Karen Fuica, Samantha Gestl, Austin Gillette, Claire Gogel, Jacob Gold, Courtney Gomber, Calogero Grisafi, Brittany Haldeman, Madison Hansen, Bradley Hauser, Megan Heffelfinger, Carly Hein, Meghan Hemingway, Alexander Johnston, Katrina Kern, Angelica Kirkpatrick, Luke Kleintop, Logan Koehler, Ashley Kuronya, Emily Lauchnor, Alexa Lebeduik, Briana Lewis, Shey Marth, Jonathan Miller, Kyle Miller, Tyler Miller, Cheyenne Mills, Sage Minton, Zachary Mishko, Jaid Munczinski, Haley Murphy, Kelly Novogratz, Reily Piotrowski, Janiya Punzalan, Rachael Pursell, Jordyn Raidline, Andrew Ratzman, Katelyn Ruth, Olivia Sattely, Seth Schaller, Scott Schmidt, Nicklas Schreiber, Mark Schuon, Julia Serensits, Nicholas Serensits, Claire Sharga, Dakota Shoop, Zachary Shupe, Dakota Smith, Tanner Smith, Bailey Spengler, William Stackhouse, Lydia Stein, Kevin Trinkle, Tiffany Wambold, Amber Werley, Abby Weslosky, Shannon Wittreich, Lindsey Woodward, Corey Woomer, Rebecca Yeager, Jesse Yentsch, Lucas Yost

HIGH HONORS Troy Adams, Nicole Beers, Tyler Behler, Logan Biechy, Kacie Bleiler, Michael Bodnar, Justin Bragg, Claudia Brandstetter, Kelby Breitfeller, Rebecca Brown, Mikayla Conrad, Michalla Costenbader, John Cromonic, Eduardo Cruz,

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Zachary Grube, Nicholas Gutekunst, Morgan Hassler, Samantha Heffelfinger, Cody Henninger, Collin Hoffman, Rebecca Huber, Abigail James, Austin Jones, Amber Journeaux, Chase Kleppinger, Adam Kuronya, Madison Lahr, Ian Luberti, Jolene Makovsky, Caylin Marth, Colton Maxwell, Tasia Medina, Britney Metz, Tucker Muffley, Jimmy Nguyen, Chad O'Donnell, Elyse Orsulak, Joelle Perelli, Deidre Person, Gabriella Pizzoferrato, Michael Quinones, Jakob Santos, Nicholas Sheckler, Abigail Shirer, Caylee Stermer, Andrew Szerencsits, Clara Wallace, Katie Wasilko, Damian Weber, Carly Werner; Eric Whitcomb, Cameron Winarchick, Sidney Wright, Daniel Yost, Andrew Zamadics GRADE 10 DISTIQUISHED HONORS Taylor Baird, Olivia Barz, Casey Baylor, Alexandra Beavan, Devin Behnke.

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Northampton Area High School Continued from Page 41 Amanda Egry, Emily Fehr, Alexandria Fisher, Alyssa Fordham, Casey Fritz, Pierce Giancaterino, Taylor Gollie, Alyssa Golomb, Bailey Grom, Michael Haggerty, Dalton Hammer, Rachel Heimbach, Todd Hetrick, Nathan Jandrisovits, Sydney Kane, Mitchell King, Emily Kleintop, Ty Kokolus, Kristin Kuntzman, Christopher Makos, Kyla Makovsky, Holly Malitsch, Kaitlyn Marcinkowski, Hannah Marth, Jacob McLoughlin, Jenna Meixsell, Claudia Melosky, Zachary Miller, Lauren Mills, Jamie Montalvo, Noelle Moser, Matthew Mottau, Harmony Moyer, Colin O'Donnell, Kylee Pavlick, Jeremy Petrie, Christian Pinnock, Justin Pintarich, Madison Pursell, Kristin Rader, Kendel Reed, Megan Reed, Michael Rex, Summer Rivera, Vanessa Rodriguez, Kimberly Ruiz, Mitchell Sacco, Lauren Sankari, Ashley Schieferstein, Jared Schmall, Brandy Schoenberger, Joseph Scott, Sarrah Shiner, Sara Siddiqi, Bethany Skrapits, Jordan Smith, Taylor Snider, Alexzander Tobias, Jessica VanBrunt, Samuel Weindel, Brandon Werner, Allyson Zelienka HONORS Cassidy Andrejack, Emily Anthony, Alexander Ardle, Joshua Bealer, Taylor Breisch, Joseph Butto, Shawn Campbell, Sabrina Chatih, Brandon Christman, Corrine Datis-Cordero, Harley Davidson, Madison Derr, Angela Diaz, Noah Durnin, Harry Emery, Dominic Farkas Matthew Ferraira,

Alexandria Ferrugio, Alanna Follweiler, Samantha Frey, Corey George, Terry Gordon Jr, Laszlo Grietzer, Jacob Hanley, Zachary Huber, Olivia Leitzel, Alyson Lorenz, Frank Lukaitis, Kristen Mack, Giovanna Martinez, Stephen Mazzucca, Alisha Miller, Lily Mordzinski, Emily Moss, Madilynn Nappa, Justin Nikles, Garrett Oplinger, Hunter Panier, Julia Pany, Zachary Penrose, Maricella Ramos, Taylor Reed, Daniel Ricca, Rebekkah Schall, Ty Taschler, Kelly Thoma, Nathaniel Treichler, Mason Werkheiser, Megan Wiest, Sierra Zechman GRADE 11 DISTIQUISHED HONORS Jared Bauer, Josanna Biechy, Samantha Biggs, Julia Brearman, Taylor Briele, Anthony Cavallo, Nicholas Cook, Kayla Csencsits, Samantha DeBlass, Courtney Deutsch, Lauren Dixon, Sarah Fribance, Gabrielle Gutekunst, Trina Higgins, Vasil Hlinka, Allison Horn, Mallory Johnson, Autumn Klucsarits, Shannon Knipe, Samantha Leiby, Zachary Miller, Mikaela Mondschein, Elizabeth Myers, Matthew Paukovits, Nicholas Rex, Jennifer Reznick, Jade Richetta, Megan Rinker, Andrew Serensits, Matthew Sommers, Christian Young HIGH HONORS Dylan Ashton, Zachary Assenmacher, Anona Bauman, Ashlee Benward, Tyler Berghold, Madison Bernal, Tyler Best, Blake Boehm, Heather Boyko, Calogero Bracero, Kristin Burger, Cheyanne Buskirk,

Amanda Choke, Catherine Cole, Tiana Coleman, Corey Cowitch, Randy Czankner, Jaden Daubert, Victoria DeHaven, Luke DelVecchio, Malek Derhammer, Christopher Derr, Lori Deutsch, Christopher Dickinson, David Dickinson, Jessee Dunbar, Matthew Durich, Alyssa Edwards, Kaitlyn Fehnel, Erica Filipovits, Nicole Fox, Haley Fribance, Caitlin Gallagher, James Gardineer, Madison Gogal, Kyleig Goral, Ryan Hartzell, Aeryle Hassler, Glenn Hester, Leah Hodge, Ryan Holota, David Hornyak, Boglarka Jordan, Danielle Kaiser, Kaylah Kardon, Connor Keck, Brittany Knauss, Paige Knouse, Austin Kochenash, Andrew Kokolus, Alexandra Kovacs, Alex Kratzer, Landon Lewis, Benjamin Longacre, Gabriella Longenbach, LeAnn Makowe, Andrew Mascavage, Ashley Miller, Ian Miller, Ross Miller, Karly Mraz, Summer Murray, Frances Oswald, Joshua Palenchar, Isabella Palmer, Hannah Peters, Chloe Psarsky, Roslyn Pulcini, Kadie Pursell, Leah Redline, Christopher Rehrig, Taylor Riden, William Rothrock, Paul Schiffert, Peter Schiffert, Kaitlyn Schuon, Benton Schwartz, Kaitlyn Searfoss, Christine Sharga, Mickatelyn Shumanis, Joshua Skrapits, Giemaly Soto, Emma Steirer, Leandra Sterner, Jonathan Stevens, Sydney Thorsen, Zachary Valley, Christopher VanBlargan, Olivia Walters, Jenna Weidner, Ian Wright,

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Lehigh Gap Nature Center

By Dan Kunkle House -- bird feeders, nest boxes, books, etc from As the holidays approach, things slow down Wild Birds Unlimited plus LGNC apparel and here with activity at the Nature Center. The free crafts. We are also creating a new leaf tile exhibit fly tying workshop is the last event of 2012 on our on the porch -- stay tuned for more information schedule. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas next week. or Happy Holidays -- whatever you may celebrate Here is the schedule for the coming months: -- and all the best for the New Year. Hope you January 10, 10:00 a.m. -- Cabin Fever Book are able to join us for many events in our tenth Club. This month's book will be Mountains of the anniversary year.

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January 27, 3:00 p.m. -- Speaker Series Event.

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February 10, 3:00 p.m. -- Speaker Series Event. Diane Husic, Ph.D. "A Decade of Research at Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge: What Are We Learning?"

February 14, 10:00 a.m. -- Cabin Fever Book Club. This month's book will be Rosalie Edge: Hawk of Mercy by Dyana Furmansky.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 15-17 -Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch. Contact us to participate.

February 24, 10a.m. -- Build a bluebird nest box. Registration and $10 fee for materials required .

Thursday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. -- Cabin Fever Book Club. This month's book will be Water: A Natural History by Alice Outwater.

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Chrissy’s Corner

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Let It Snow is a beautifully connected story of teenage love and loss. The authors each offer their own unique style while masterfully interlacing the people and places of the story. While romance is a large part of this novel, it has something for everyone. From humor to life lessons, this book has it all.

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Cabin Fever Dance

Lehighton Area Pool Pals is letting you know to HOLD THE DATE for our CABIN FEVER DANCE, on Saturday, February 23rd at the Orioles Pavilion.

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LT Historical News By: Beverly Putt Thanks to everyone for your support in 2012. be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

The historical centre will be closed to visitors, There will be discussion of their duties and the except for requests by appointment, until the role of LT volunteer firemen in the area. There spring of 2013. The historical centre and St. Paul's will be a question and answer time. Refreshments Schoolhouse are available for group and family will be served following the program. tours by appointment all year long.

Mark your calendar for February 25, 7 p.m., A Christmas basket with lottery tickets is being at Hope Lutheran Church, when Speaker chanced off at Blue Mountain Family and Drive- Dave Schneck will tell you what it was like to In Restaurant in Danielsville on December 23. If be a professional baseball player. He played you are in the restaurant, take a chance on the Little League baseball in Slatington, was on Christmas basket with all proceeds to benefit the the Whitehall High School baseball team, and historical society's addition to the centre. If you then, drafted for the New York Mets. How much have driven past the historical centre in Pennsville, baseball terminology do you know? Come to hear you will notice the outside of the addition has Dave and find out. Plan to attend this presentation been completed. As funds are available, the and learn more about the world of baseball. If you interior work will be done. All donations toward have questions, Dave will answer them. Managers, the addition project will be greatly appreciated. bring your baseball teams to this interesting Members are reminded that annual dues program. If groups plan to attend, it would be are due by December 31. New members are appreciated if you would let us know in advance. welcome. All meetings are open to the public and Call 610-767-5906 or 610-767-5989 to reserve or you are invited to participate in monthly meetings for more information. Light refreshments will be or activities of the society at anytime. For more served following the program. information, call 610-767-5989.

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NL Community Center Looks Ahead: 2013 By: Michelle Raber In 2013 The Northern Lehigh Community Center will now offer Cheer building classes.

These classes are for girls ages 4-14 and taught

by AACCA and NAYS certified, CPR and First Aid certified Instructor Danielle Moore. The first session of Classes will begin on Tuesday Jan 8Feb. 26 from 6-7pm and 7-8pm. The maximum number of girls in each class will be 10. The Friday classes will begin on Jan 11- March 1. Each 8 week session costs: $40.00. Checks are payable to the Northern Lehigh Community Center. Because of the popularity of this class, registration is required before the session begins. Contact Danielle Moore at 973-668-9530 for your registration form after Dec. 10.

Please note these dates for our meetings in 2013.

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As of November 27, 2012, the NLCC Fund Drive mailing has raised $6,560 from 122 donors. We thank all of these kind citizens for believing in this project.

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Harhart Offers Veteran Outreach Assistance

Rep. Julie Harhart (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has recently teamed up with a veteran’s outreach specialist from the American Legion in WilkesBarre to assist local veterans with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration “Making a veteran’s outreach specialist available to residents in the district has been a goal of mine this past year, and I am pleased to have recently secured someone to help our veterans navigate the VA system,” said Harhart.

The veteran’s outreach specialist will be available the first Thursday of each month on alternating months at Harhart’s Northampton or Slatington district offices. His first visit will be on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Northampton district office, 2030 Center St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

Wrestling Preview

Northampton- Coach: Seth Lisa Preview: Northampton had a moderately successful 2011-12 season that ended with them making an appearance and an early exit in the district duals. The K-Kids want to better their finish from last season, but according to head coach, Seth Lisa, staying healthy and learning from mistakes will need to happen to achieve that. Lisa told me in an interview last week that he sees a few guys having successful individual seasons that will help the team, “Zach Valley, a returning state place winner. Michael Sheetz, Bobby Fehr and Paul Hetrick, all of whom are regional qualifiers with a lot of experience, should contribute greatly. They all do a great job in the practice room and they all have high expectations for themselves.”

Northampton had a decent year last season and should see the same success this season. I don’t think they will break through to the upper echelon of the wrestling world, but the K-Kids will be competitive and in the hunt for some championships this season.

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Parkland- Coach: Ryan Nunamaker Preview: Parkland’s 2011-12 team season was very successful as it included a trip to the district final and an appearance in the state playoffs. Head coach Ryan Nunamaker is expecting the same postseason path for the Trojans as they are returning a plethora of varsity starters and have a few promising freshman.

Nunamaker told me in an e-mail last week about his team’s specific goals for this winter,“[We want] to win a district and regional Championship and send as many guys as possible to the state tournament. We want to qualify for the dual meet state tournament and place in the top four.” He continued, “Our main goal is for each wrestler to work hard every day and improve each week and learn from [their] mistakes.”

Parkland had a really great season last year and is on the path to outdo themselves this winter. Expect great things from the Trojans as they will go far in leagues, districts and possibly even states while collecting some hardware along the way.

Northern Lehigh- Coach: Todd Herzog Preview: By Northern Lehigh standards, the Bulldogs are coming off a rough season. Being sub .500 in the Colonial League and just squeezing in to the district tournament is not what Northern Lehigh and head coach, Todd Herzog, are accustomed to.

Despite that mediocre season Herzog is seeing some positives, “I see continued improvement from where we ended the season last year. We have several wrestlers back in the lineup who now have a considerable amount of varsity experience who should be major contributors to the outcome of matches this year.”

One highlight from last winter for the Bulldogs was the individual season of Ty Herzog, Todd Herzog’s son. Last season was Ty’s junior year and he finished 31-10 and placed 8th in the state tournament. He is just 11 wins shy of becoming NL’s 23rd wrestler with at least 100 wins in their career. With a nice sized roster and covering most weight classes, expect Ty and the Bulldogs to be successful this winter Lehighton- Coach: Dan Williams Preview: Lehighton had a successful team season last winter as they qualified for districts, but were ousted by Palmerton. With losing six seniors to graduation, two of which were individual state qualifiers and 100 match winners, head coach Daniel Williams, admitted to me, “We are in a rebuilding year.”

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of having the Indians reach the team district tournament again even with a younger team. He sees that inexperience as an obstacle, but also a positive, “Youth and inexperience will be our biggest challenge. But with youth and inexperience there is a very large upside and the ability to reach potential as the young and inexperienced wrestlers get better each week throughout the year.”It is tough to forecast the Indians season because of that youth. However, I feel they will decline a little from last year’s team and fall back to the middle of the pack in the Mountain Valley Conference and District 11.

Palmerton- Coach: David Lavin Preview: The Blue Bombers are notorious for exceling in wrestling. Last season was no different as Palmerton, led by head coach, David Lavin, finished third in the Colonial League and notched a win in the district duals. Lavin told me that although last year was great, this year could be better, “We think we can do better than we did last year, but in order to be league champions or district champions you need to look at one match at a time. We're looking at every match as an opportunity to put ourselves in the right position and an opportunity to improve our wrestlers and build them into champions.”

Lavin also told me that his team is a little different than most years as he has a good mix of talented, experienced wrestlers and younger, talented wrestlers. He says balance is key for his squad, “Balance in our lineup is very important. We are trying to continue to develop each wrestler as much as possible while still putting ourselves in the position to win matches.”

Lavin and the Blue Bombers are setting their

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sights on making return trips to the league and district playoffs this season. The Bombers have the wrestlers capable of making that plausible for Palmerton. If they can get some results from those more inexperienced wrestlers, this year will be a good one for Palmerton.

NorthwesternCoach: Jim Moll Preview: Northwestern wasn’t too successful last season. Only achieving one win in the Colonial League defines the struggle the Tigers had. According to head coach, Jim Moll, the tide will turn this winter at Northwestern, “I do see more wins this year in our league schedule. With only eight weight classes filled last season we were behind going into every match. We kept our focus on our performance and improving as the season went on. This year we are a young team with a handful of freshman starters, and only two seniors. We will fill 11 or 12 of the weight classes, so I expect us to be in a more matches than we were last year.”

Moll also mentioned the two seniors, Michael Ortiz and Mitch Evans, when he was discussing leadership on his squad in an e-mail last week. He feels those two will lead the way behind some freshman that will rise to the occasion. There is a lot of optimism in New Tripoli surrounding the wrestling team this winter. It is definitely a rebuilding season as they finished in the basement last year. The question will be how high can they build this team? I believe that there will be a lot of improvement this winter, but don’t expect a title contender quite yet.

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