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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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In today’s generation, social media has taken control of everyday life. The internet is full of information and tools. We use it to check the weather, make appointments, keep in contact with love ones, and even purchase gifts and groceries. What we have failed to learn is what we post on our social medias can affect our jobs, families, and future endeavors. What we post online directly effects our persona. With the recent election, people are posting articles from unreliable sources or that were published years ago. Many of us post articles based on the title and do not read the article or sometimes even open it. This piece of information is now posted with your name on it stating you are supporting whatever the topic may be. We also fail to realize that even though we have our profiles marked as private, companies can require you to show them your social media page during an interview.

Would you want your future boss seeing pictures of you passed out from consuming too much alcohol or a status with derogatory language?

Think before you post.

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Volunteer of the Year, Christine Schilling, and "Volunteen" of the Year, Seth Grube, pose with their awards at Horses & Horizons’ Year End Celebration.

Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc.’s Executive Director, Harvey Smith, Volunteer of the Year, Christine Schilling, Program Director, Elaine Smith, and “Volunteen” of the Year, Seth Grube, are shown at the organization’s recent year end celebration.

Horses & Horizons Thereapeutic Learning Center Honors Volunteers And Riders Submitted by ELAINE SMITH

At its recent Year End Celebration, Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. named Christine Schilling the organization’s Volunteer of the Year for 2016. Seth Grube received the honor of “Volunteen” of the Year.

This was Schilling’s second year of volunteering since her return to the non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program for the disabled. She was a lesson volunteer all during high school and business school in the late 1990s. After she married, Schilling left the program for more than a decade to raise her two sons. Now she once again serves as a horse leader during lessons. Earlier this year, she accepted a position on the organization’s board of directors and took on the position of acting treasurer when the post became vacated. She has since been elected to treasurer of the board.

Schilling is employed full-time by Effective Controls in Snyders.

For the past three years, Grube has volunteered as a side aide in lessons during all three sessions of lessons from April through October. This year, he volunteered on Monday nights along with his mom. Grube then returned on Wednesdays to sidewalk with a physically challenged rider who needed his height and strength to help provide her with a safe lesson on the horse. According to H.H.T.L.C.’s Executive Director, Harvey Smith, “Volunteers generally love assisting riders in the lessons, but it sometimes is not as easy to get people to help with the other chores. We could always count on Seth to also lead horses back to the barn from the pasture and to put away equipment when the lessons were finished for the evening. ” 4

Grube also won the “Volunteen” of the Year Award in 2014. He is a senior at Blue Mountain High School. He recently enlisted in the U.S. Airforce, and will begin his military service after he graduates next year.

H.H.T.L.C.’s Year End Celebration was held on Sunday, November 6 at the Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township. The purpose of the event was to show appreciation of the organization’s many volunteers, and also to recognize the achievements of its riders.

The highlight of the event was the premiere showing of the documentary film, “Horses & Horizons: A Journey of Hope and Resiliency” by Michael C. Rock of Fredericksburg, VA. The 33 minute film featured three of H.H.T.L.C.’s riders: Sydney Marko of Mountain Top, Cory Heckman of Tamaqua, and Hannah Tervo of Orwigsburg. The documentary was Rock’s thesis project for his P.H.D. in film making at American University in Washington, D.C. He spent many hours filming both during lessons and in the riders’ homes. Rock plans to complete a longer version of the documentary sometime next year with remaining unused footage.

In addition to the film, Smith and his wife, Elaine, H.H.T.L.C.’s Program Director, awarded the organization’s more than fifty volunteers with certificates of appreciation and its twenty-five riders with certificates of achievement. The event also featured a potluck dinner, and fun and games.

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Horses & Horizons holds riding lessons from the end of April through October. During its months of operation, in addition to lesson volunteers, it also needs volunteers to assist with grounds maintenance, cleaning saddles and bridles, and fundraising.

For information on becoming a volunteer or enrolling a rider in Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc., visit the website at www. horsesandhorizons.org, or call Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679.

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Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup INGREDIENTS 6 c. potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ c. onion, diced 32 oz. chicken broth 1 c. water 3 Tbsp. flour 1 c. milk 8 oz. cheddar cheese Sliced green onions and ¼ c. bacon cooked and crumbled for garnish DIRECTIONS Peel and cut potatoes into cubes. ½ cup Diced Onion.

Pot potatoes and onion in crock-pot.

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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Mix together flour, salt, pepper and milk.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR December 2 • Enjoy hot chocolate, treats and live music at Charlotte Fay’s Main Street Diner from 4 to 5:30 p.m. as we kick off First Friday in Slatington with the Main Street Merchants group.

Listen to Mrs. Clause tell stories at the Slatington Library, the Blue Mountain Farmers Market will have a pop-up market at 643 Main Street (one day only) from 1 to 6 p.m. Join us in welcoming Santa as we light the Slatington Christmas tree at the Memorial Park at 6 pm.

Come out and support all our local businesses and enjoy the spirit of the season with our wonderful choir singing Christmas carols.

December 3

• Christmas in the Park noon to 5 p.m., Delaware Avenue.

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December 10

• Candy Cane Hunt, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to noon Victory Park, Slatington.

December 13

• A Messiah-Sing will be held at St. Paul’s U.C.C., 19th and Lincoln Avenue in Northampton, at 7:30 p.m.

MONDAYS

• Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday), 12 to 1:15 p.m.

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

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

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

• Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 484-477-9697.

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• St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960.

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• TOPS, Zion U.C.C, Lehighton.

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• ALATEEN support group for teens of families struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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• Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free with Silver Sneakers. 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

WEDNESDAYS

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

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

• Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m.

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• Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-8264962.

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

• Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith

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THURSDAYS

• Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, noon at Schnecksville Fire Co. 610-769-7570.

• Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and 4th), 5 to 7 p.m. 610-262-2077.

• Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. 484-951-2468.

• Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 570-861-4928.

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

• PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m.

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

FRIDAYS

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

• Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10 to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

• Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-2623891.

SATURDAYS

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

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

SUNDAYS

• Learning Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan, 9 and 10:45 a.m.

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Please help us continue the tradition of trying to make Christmas a little more special for families in need.

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8 Scientifically-Backed Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Submitted by BRIGITT HAUCK

If you’re starting to feel like nothing but a very full, strong pot of coffee will get you out of bed, join the club. Holiday bills are high, temperatures are low, and the days are way too short. Here, scientifically proven ways to lift your spirits and ease the mid-winter doldrums.

1. Make your environment brighter. When your body is craving more daylight, sitting next to an artificial light—also called a light box—for 30 minutes per day can be as effective as antidepressant medication. Opening blinds and curtains, trimming back tree branches, and sitting closer to windows can also help provide an extra dose of sunshine.

2. Eat smarter. Certain foods, like chocolate, can help to enhance your mood and relieve anxiety.

Other foods, like candy and carbohydrates provide temporary feelings of euphoria, but could ultimately increase feelings of anxiety and depression.

3. Simulate dawn. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression that usually begins in late fall or early winter and fades as the weather improves, may feel depressed, irritable, lethargic,

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6. Plan a vacation. Longing for sunnier days at the beach? Research shows that the simple act of planning a vacation causes a significant increase in overall happiness.

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2016 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show submitted by JANICE MARTIN

The 56th Annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show was held October 28 through 30 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. More than 700 youths from all counties participated in 75 performance classes throughout the weekend. There were over 1,200 entries shown by youth that qualified for the show.

The state show is the final competition of the year for 4-H horse members enrolled in performance horse projects. To be eligible for the show, members must advance through qualifying competitions at county and district levels. Events include showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, pleasure, over fences, driving, western riding, reining, trail and timed events. A therapeutic riding division for riders with special needs is also included. There is also a miniature horse division. Results and photos from the show are available on the Pennsylvania 4-H Horse Program website.

All class champions in the show were awarded champion ribbons, pewter plates, and embroidered jackets. Reserve champions in each class received a ribbon and a grooming tote donated by Perri’s

Leather of Lincoln University, Pa. All exhibitors in the therapeutic riding division received medallions donated by Hoy’s Trophies and Awards of Export, Pa. Several sponsors donated items for the silent auction with proceeds to benefit the 4-H Horse Program. Show management and participants appreciate the continued support and generous donations from Perri’s Leather and contributions from all show sponsors.

It is an exceptional accomplishment for any 4-H Horse Club member to qualify for the Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show. The state horse show is a prestigious opportunity for today’s youth to showcase their talents and to culminate the 4-H Horse Show season. To be eligible for the show, members (and their equine counterparts) must advance through qualifying competitions at county and district levels. Forty plus 4-H members competed in the Northampton County Round-up on August 7, 2016. The Round-up was a very competitive event, with only 1 to 3 exhibitors in each class qualifying to move on to the District Horse Show. A total of thirty-five Northampton County 4-H members qualified to compete at the

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district show, which was held at the Montgomery County 4-H Center on August 27. Sixteen of these talented individuals qualified to represent Northampton County at the 2016 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show.

State horse show exhibitors from Northampton County represent an elite group of horse club members who are considered the top 4-H equestrians in Pennsylvania. Proudly representing Northampton County 4-H were: Jenelle Bayer from Nazareth, driving MA Genuine Bandit in the Pleasure Horse Driving Class and placing 4th.

Claire Smith from Bath exhibiting her Miniature Horse, Pixie’s Perfect Timing, in Miniature Horse Driving and Miniature Horse Jumping, placing 9th in this class. Claire Smith also rode Radiant Rendezvous in Hunter Under Saddle Ponies and in Hunter Hack Ponies. Hannah Billig from Walnutport rode Jewel of Zippos Eye in Beginner Western Horsemanship and in Beginner Western Pleasure. Alexa Rosenberger of Walnutport exhibited M Awesome Lukin in Beginner Western Pleasure and in Western Grooming and Showmanship. Abigail Heald of Bangor rode Peter in Pole Bending Ponies, in Cutback Ponies, in Raised Box Keyhole Ponies, and in Barrel Race Ponies.

Laura Hurlock of Northampton rode Lins Du Be Easy in Open Trail Horses, Western Horsemanship, and in Western Pleasure Horses. Allsion DiNapoli of Walnutport exhibited Red Wine and Whiskey, in Working Western Horse or Pony, in Western Horsemanship, and in Western Pleasure Horses.

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Working Hunter Ponies. Emma Kilareski of Bethlehem rode Dapples in the Sky in Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat. Megan Brenner of Macungie exhibited Foxmoore Shades of Grey in English Grooming and Showmanship, and in Hunter Under Saddle Ponies. Julia DiNapoli of Walnutport exhibited Penny in Your Pocket in English Grooming and Showmanship. Caroline Kilareski of Bethlehem rode Dapples in the Sky in Walk Trot Equitation, Minimum Assistance. Amy Andreoli of Schnecksville rode Benjamin to 2nd place in Classic Hunter Under

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The 17th Annual State 4-H Model Horse Show was held on Saturday in its new location in the small arena. The Model Horse Show provides a means for youth to learn and perfect the hobby of collecting and showing model horses, while also learning about horse breeds, history, tack, equipment and related horse information. The model show is an opportunity for youth that may not be able to own and show live horses to participate in the show and learn more about the horse industry.

Northampton County was represented by two members from Backtrackers 4-H Horse & Pony Club at the 2016 Model Horse Show. Sheridan Taylor of Pen Argyl and Alayna Rozynek of Wind Gap placed in many of the 4-H Model Horse Show classes and brought home championships and reserves in various classes. There are over 6,500 4-H horse projects involving youth throughout Pennsylvania. Programs are designed to develop life skills in youth and knowledge of horse production, use, and management. For additional information on 4-H horse programs in Northampton County contact Janice Martin, 4-H Horse Program Assistant at 610- 837-7924.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM

THIS HOPE CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are Adults $10, Kids (4-12) $5. Tickets available at the church office.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICES – Friday, December 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 24 at 4 and 6:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY – One service at 10:45 a.m.

AUTISM RESPITE PROGRAM – Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All children must be registered to attend. Contact

Michele: 484-221-3046 or mkehlor@yahoo.com.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center.

Family Worship service for children in grades 1 through 5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS OFFER FREE EYE EXAMS FOR LEHIGH TWP RESIDENTS The LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB is offering a FREE eye exam to residents of Lehigh Township, regardless of age, who are not covered by Eye Care Insurance.

The eye exam will be performed by Walnutport Family Eye Care.

To take advantage of this important and FREE opportunity, which ends Dec. 31, 2016, please contact Wayne A. Benninger, Community Action Chairman for the Lehigh Township Lions Club, at 610-349-3596 or any other Lehigh Township Lions Club member.

As part of a public service project, the eye exam fees will be paid by the Lehigh Township Lions Club..... serving Lehigh Township since I951.

This offer is limited to the first 200 qualified respondents.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society submitted by BEVERLY PUTT

On November 6, everyone enjoyed the fifteenth refreshments for anniversary celebration of the Lehigh Township visitors. Also, in Historical Society. Thanks to everyone who helped December, there in every way. A special thank you to the businesses will be a Christmas for their donations, and to members who pitched- basket at Blue in to help serve those who attended. At the dinner, Mountain DrivetwoThis road signs along with other theIn and Family will go were in fordisplayed NovB-DecB, just remove price on the egg special and send pictures, etc. The signs will be installed in the near Restaurant until back please. future. Looking forward to December, mark your December 18. Check out the basket when you visit calendar for the Holiday Open House on Sunday, the restaurant in Danielsville. For more information, December 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be light call 610-440-0151.

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SJNR School - 1986 Grad Returns submitted by JAMISON WHEELER and GISELLE MAGRATH

Saint John Neumann Regional School recently had the privilege to welcome someone very important back to Palmerton. Sergeant Major of the Army, Daniel Dailey visited our school to relive his experiences here. He grew up in Palmerton and attended school at Saint John Neumann Regional and Palmerton High School. When our school heard he was coming back, we all knew something special had to be done. Many veterans and friends joined our students and faculty who gathered at an honorary assembly where SMA Dailey told everyone all about his life before and after school, saying his moral compass was developed by his mother and the teachers at SJNRS. Everyone from fourth through eighth grade and the faculty were intrigued by all of his exciting stories and about his travels to so many new countries. It was really an honor to have someone who traveled all over, talk about how much growing up in Palmerton meant to him.

It made all of us realize how lucky we are to be in such an amazing school. Our school was lucky to have his wife, Holly, also speak with us. She inspired a lot of the girls here, and made us all realize that women can do anything that men can do. At the

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end of the assembly, it was noticeable how much of an impact SMA Dailey had on us at SJNRS. So many of the students were motivated just by his words, and he made us all consider going into the military. SMA Dailey really expressed that no matter where life takes you, it is important to always remember the place that got you there. We hope he returns to us in May.

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50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Celebrating 50 years of marriage, Preston and Ruthann (Derhammer) Henry were married on November 19, 1966 at Salem United Methodist Church, Danielsville with a reception following at Cherryville Fire Company.

Preston, from Slatington and Ruthann, from Danielsville, met at Edgemont Skating Rink.

Preston and Ruthann have three children; Stacy Gogel and husband Bob, Tammy Kovach and husband Eric, Preston Henry, Jr. and wife Sarah all of Danielsville.

They are proud grandparents of five grandchildren, Claire and Kate Gogel, Leah and Ryan Kovach and Colton Henry.

Preston and Ruthann have owned and operated Henry's Service Station in Danielsville for the past 42 years.

The service station was previously operated by Ruthann's parents Owen and Ruth (Werkheiser) Derhammer. The station was built in 1946 by Owen and Ruth.

Best wishes to Ruthann and Preston on 50 years of marriage and 42 years of business together.

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BURGER KING IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED MANAGERS WE ARE SEEKING MOTIVATED, WELL-ORGANIZED AND ASSERTIVE INDIVIDUALS FOR OUR BURGER KING TEAM. PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: MINIMUM 2 YEARS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. WE OFFER EXCELLENT SALARY WITH ADDED PERFORMANCE BONUSES, MEDICAL/DENTAL PLANS, PENSION PLAN AND PAID VACATIONS. DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE A MUST! LOCATIONS INCLUDE: WALNUTPORT, WIND GAP, BRODHEADSVILLE, OREFIELD, KUTZTOWN AND HAMBURG, PA.

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll submitted by TRICIA WAYLEN

HIGH HONOR ROLL: MUST HAVE A COMPOSITE AVERAGE OF 95% OR ABOVE AND ALL INDIVIDUAL COURSE AVERAGES OF 90% OR ABOVE. 8th Grade: Michael J. Adams, Sofia O. Boyesen, Makenzie L. Brungard, Hailey M. Evans, Gage T. Giering, Ryan M. Hammond, Brady M. Hanzarik, Emily G. Hunsicker, Elijah G. Jackovitz, Natalie G. Keller, Nicholas J. Miller, Gino-Carlos Nurena, Ariana L. Smoyer, Kaitlyn A. Torres, Julia R. Wanamaker 7th Grade: Trevor J. Amorim, Zachary M. Chamberlain, Gabriel L. Diaz, Kendall M. Heiney, Raven M. Klimek, Cydney K. Krause, Sophia D. Lear, Owen C. Levan-Uhler, Ryan S. Lynch, Caelin R. Mack, Carly A. Mikulski, Trinity E. Miller, Emily E. Moyer, Brooke J. Nonnemacher, Makenzie J. Peckham, Anee L. Reiser, Samantha J. Slack, Abigail E. Williams HONOR ROLL: MUST HAVE COMPOSITE AVERAGE OF 85% OR ABOVE AND ALL INDIVIDUAL COURSE AVERAGES OF 70% OR ABOVE. 8th Grade: Elija P. Albert, Riley H. Albert, Olivia N. Bailey, Alec M. Benner, Brooke M. Bower, Jeremy J. Brensinger, Phillip A. Cameron, Michael G.

Chirico, Madison L. Desh, Erica N. Detweiler, Dale J. German, Courtney L. Gimbar, Riley Griffith, Kristen B. Guelcher, Caleb S. Hankee, Kaitlyn R. Hausman, Trent M. Herman, Teague M. Herzog, Carlee G. Hoffman, Patrick T. Hollenbach, Breanna L. Hoppes, Brad L. Horn, Evan P. Horninger, Jason D. Hunter, Brenton J. Krempasky, Brianna M. Kuntz, Alexia L. Mankos, Shaina S. Mazzocca, Dylan D. Miller, Chase A. Misera, Madison J. Moser, Ardit Mujovic, Francine D. Ohlson, Grant P. Olewine, Trinity M. Packard, Maggie Reitz, Michael A. Repsher, Abberly R. Ressler, Justin M. Ruiz-Nagy, Madison R. Seier, Joshua A. Sollars, Blake T. Sterner, Nelson Stinson, Ryan P. Templet, Corinne Verba, Katelyn Verba, Victoria L. Wackley, Adalena H. Warmkessel, Charles E. Wilk, Aidan G. Williams, Collin J. Winter, Evan M. Zambo, Hunter I. Zehner, Paige M. Zellner 7th Grade: Sarah N. Adams, Jovannie J. Avila, Bella O. Blaxland, Aiden E. Carrion, Mikel D. Chase, Paige M. Craddock, Connor P. Davis, Tucker E. Deibert, Brooke A. Delancey, Kaiden S. Dos Santos, Brittney M. Dries, Caylyne M. Eck, Matthew J. Frame, Toby N. Frantz, Alexandrea S. Garcia, Daniel A. Gonzalez, Jaleena M. Graham, Ryan A. Hartmaier, Cole J. Hausman, Hunter H. Henritzy, Brianna N. Hess, Morgan A. Hoffner, Alexis R. Hollinger, Kyra S. Horack, Olivia A. Horninger, Colby R. Jackovitz, Chase H. Jones, Eric J. Kraynik, Brianna S. Kuhns, Rozalynn C. Lopez, Rebekah L. McGeehan, Brynn R. Messinger, Brett A. Misera, Ty J. Moffitt, Gabrielle K. Myster, Emma J. Niebell, Briana S. Ojeda, Elizabeth Panetta, Aiden J. Pesesko, Alicia J. Quattrocchi, Isaac D. Rosario, Saige R. Schellenberg, Skylar R. Schellenberg, Robert J. Schramel, Ava L. Segur, Alexandria K. Shiller, Daliah Shupp, Alyssa M. Simon, Dylan L. Smoyer, Colin P. Steele, Brianna M. Storm, Tyler W. Strohl, Jared S. Thomason, Gavin C. Tischler, Camryn J. Torres, Luke I. Wackley, Tyler J. White

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Thanksgiving at Slatington Public Library

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Are you looking for a different and unique gift that will last a lifetime? The Slatington Veteran’s Memorial Committee has just the gift idea for you, an engraved brick that can be placed at the newly dedicated Slatington Veteran’s Memorial. Why not have your loved one’s military service memorialized for generations to come? Maybe it’s your father, grandfather, uncle, a friend, or your son or daughter currently serving in the military that can be part of this lasting tribute to area veterans. Three lines of service information at 15 characters a line are available on each engraved brick. Bricks are currently available for placement in bed #3, located on the walkway at the Slatington Veteran’s Memorial.

Engraved bricks cost $50 a piece. Buy a Brick forms are available at Slatington, Walnutport and Washington Township municipal offices, the Slatington Library, and at select Northern Lehigh area businesses. Forms may also be requested by email through stettner@ptd.net, or through the mail by first phoning Dave at 610-767-5519. For more information please call the above listed phone number, or visit our Facebook page Slatington Veteran’s Memorial Committee.

Slatington Public Library held it’s last preschool story hour for the fall session. The children learned about Thanksgiving, sang some turkey songs and made Indian headbands.

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Tickets $50 (in advance) $55 (at the door) includes Refreshments, Dinner, 2 Bingo sessions. (available until Bingo begins)

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Rescue a Friend Dexter is great in the car, and he lays down in the back seat the whole way, he listens extremely well, enjoys being brushed, he is playful but not too overly excited and clams down quickly, walks well on the leash at the park and most importantly no accidents in the house:) He is an all around great dog and I hope he finds his forever home soon! (Quote from a volunteer after taking him home for a sleepover a few days during Thanksgiving holiday) This sweet boy deserves a second chance at a forever home!

Come and meet us!. We are open every Saturday to see us, 10-2, without an appointment.

Call 610-392-4804 or email bcja1234@yahoo.com to make an appointment during the week. Open your hearts and homes to our love and warmth.

Support your local shelter!

NOTE: Please call first to make sure dog is either at the shelter or may be in a foster home THE SANCTUARY AT HAAFSVILLE 484-788-8062 • PO Box 792 Fogelsville, PA 18051 • info@thesanctuarypa.org Wishing Our Clients A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL

Alde Kuche Moddle Uff’m ewwerschde Schpeicher hot als en gleener, alder Kaerb [Karreb] gschtanne. Eemol’s Yaahr iss sell alt Kaerwel als runnergholt warre un no hen mir Kinner gewisst, as die Grischdaage widder unnerwegs waar. In sellem alde Kaerwel waar die gleene blechne Kuche-moddle. – Was waar des als en haerlichi [hallichi] Zeit! Wann mer vun der Schul kumme sin, hot’s als so gut geroche. ’S ganz Haus hot en lieblicher Geruch ghatt vun allerlee Gewaerz vun Simmet un Neggelcher un Muschkaadnuss.

– Ich kann sie heit noch sehne, die Memm, wie sie schtunnlang dart gschtanne hot un die gleene Kuche rausgschtoche mit selle Kuche-moddle. Mir hen als newich’re gschtanne un zugeguckt un gewaart bis sie die Panne mit de Kuche aus’m Offe ghalt

hot, un dennoh hen mer sie schee uffgheifelt ghatt fer sie. Die Verbrochne hen mer als esse daerfe. Es waar alle Sarde Figure debei: Bledder, Haerze, Schtaerne [Schtanne], Veggelcher, Hinkel, Gens, en Mann un en Fraa un aa en Kaemel. – Erscht lang nochderhand hen mer ausgfunne, as die Figure en Bedeiding hen. Sie saage, unser Vorvedder hedde schunn so en Ort Kichelcher gebache eb’s Grischtendum bei‘ne eigfiehrt iss warre, gleene Bilder vun ihre alde deitsche Gedder, dann schpeeder, wie sie Grischde warre sin, hen sie ewwe aa Kuche gebacke, awwer die Schtaerne un Haerze un Schof un Leit un Kaemele hen no en nei-i Bedeiding gricht vum Grischdus seim Gebortsdaag.

Wie unser Voreldere no iwwer der See kumme sin, hen sie aa in ihre nei-e Heemet so Kuche gebacke, un wu mer Pennsylfaanisch Deitsch Leit aadrefft, eb’s in ‘Hio, odder Nebraska, adder in Kaenede iss, dart drefft mer aa die gleene Grischdaags-kuche aa. ’S iss en scheener alder Gebrauch, as die Leit vun heidesdaags uffhalde sedde.

Ya, die scheene Kinneryaahre [Kindhietyaahre] sin nau weit hinnich uns un viel Wasser iss seit sellre Zeit iwwer’s Miehlraad geloffe un die Memm schloft schunn lang draus uff’m Kaerrichhof [Karrichhof]; bei ihre waerd‘s [waer’s] woll all Daag, Continued on page 30

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 28

Nee, Gold, lauder Gold – mei goldni Brick!

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Grischdaag sei! Awwer selli gleene alde Kuchemoddle hen mer heit noch. Un eemols Yaahr, so en Woch adder zwee vor Grischdaag, warre sie beigholt un eemols Yaahr browier ich als mir weisszumache ich waer widder en gleener Bu, awwer’s will mer nie recht warre. ’S iss en schaad, as die Kinner nie wisse wie schee die Kinnersyaahre sin, bis es zu schpot iss. Selli Kinnersyaahre kumme mer nau vor, as wie en schee Land as ariyets weit ab leit – un’s iss net des Waert, as mer’s uff der Map sucht, weil mer’s doch net dart finne kann – en schee Land, wu die Sunn schier immer scheint, un wann’s aa dann un wann wolkich waar un gschtaermt hot, dann waar’s doch glei widder verbei.

In sellem schee Kinnerland, dart leit unser Reichdum begraawe, en Reichdum as mer nie widder zerickkaafe kann un wann mer aa noch so viel Geld hett. Wann mer sell Land mol verlosse hot, dann kummt mer net so leicht widder hie.

Awwer sell alde Kuche-moddle – wann die als beigholt warre, do waerd’s mer ganz ordlich um’s Haerz. Sie heemele[heemere] mich immer so aa fer sell schee Kinnerland. Sie sin yuscht aus Blech gemacht, selli gleene alde Kuche-moddle, un deel vun’ne verbroche un roschdich, wammer sie yuscht so mit eem sei alldaagsiche Aage bedracht, awwer ich weess net, alsemol iss es mer als, wann selli gleene Vegglecher all widder Fliggel graechte, die Bledder warre grie un die Haerze warre rot. Alles macht sich uff die Beh, die Hund, die Schof, die Kaemele – O, wie scheine die.

Schtaerne doch so hell, abaddich seller een dart!

Mer mache uns uff der Weg – Der Eesel, der Mann un die Fraa un’s Bobbel vannedraa. Mer gehne die lang Schtross, naus in Weide-land. Nau geht’s iwwer die golde Brick. ’S iss en weider Weg dart niwwer in schee alt Kinnerland, awwer ich glaab mer kumme noch hie. – Wer nicht das Reich Gottes nimmt als ein.

Kind, Der wirt nicht hinein kommen. [Lukas 18:17] – Ya, selli alde blechne Kuche-moddle; Blech?

Old cookie cutters A little old basket always stood up on the attic. Once a year that little old basket was brought down and then we children knew that the Christmas season was underway again. In that little old basket were those little tin cookie cutters. Was this ever a happy time! When we came home from the school, it always smelled so good. The whole house had a pleasant aroma from various kinds of spice: from cinnamon and clove and nutmeg. – I can still see Mom, how she stood there for hours and cut out the cookies with those cookie cutters. We always stood next to her and looked on and waited till that tray with the cookies was pulled out of the oven, and afterwards we neatly piled up those cookies for her. We were allowed to eat the broken ones. There were all sorts of figurines among them: leaves, hearts, stars, little birds, chickens, geese, a man, a woman and also a camel.

Long afterwards we found out that these figures had a religious meaning to them. They say that our ancestors had baked such a type of cookie, before Christianity was introduced to them, little pictures of their old German gods, and then later when they became Christian, they also just baked cookies, but the stars and hearts and sheep and people and camels got a new meaning from Christ’s birthday.

When our ancestors came over the sea to their new homeland they also baked such cookies, and wherever we come upon PA Dutch people , whether in Ohio, or Nebraska or in Canada, there we also come upon those little Christmas cookies. It is a nice old custom that the people of today should uphold.

Yes, the lovely childhood years are now far behind us and much water has run (walked) over the waterwheel since that time and Mother already sleeps for a long time out in the church cemetery; with her every day would of course be Christmas!

But we still have those little old cookie cutters today.

8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton And once a year, about a week or two before 610-837-7426 St. Peter’s U.C.C. Christmas they shall be fetched and once a year I 8142 Valley Viewwill Rd. try still to make myself believe that I am again Seemsville, Northampton 9:00 a.m. Sunday School a 610-837-7426 little boy, but it will never become just right. It’s a pity that children never know how nice the 10:15 a.m. Worship childhood years are until it is too late. Those childhood years now seem to me like a beautiful “There Are No Strangers Here, St. Peter’s U.C.C. country that lies very far away – and it [that beautiful 8142 Valley View Rd. Only Friends We Haven’t Met!” Seemsville, Northampton country] is not a word that one searches for on the

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map, since one cannot find it there – a beautiful place where the sun always shines and even if it was cloudy and stormed now and then, then it would certainly be over soon.

In that beautiful childhood place, there lay our riches buried, a wealth that one can never buy back even if one had that much money. When we leave that land then we don’t come so easily to it again.

But those old cookie cutters – when they are fetched again, they would weigh heavily here on the heart.

They make me feel so homesick for that nice childhood place. They are just made of tin, those little old cookie cutters, and some are broken and rusty, if we just view them so with ordinary eyes; but I don’t know, sometimes it seems to me as if those little birds are again cracking their wings, the leaves become green and the hearts become red.

Everything comes to life, the dogs, the sheep, the camels – O, how the stars shine so brightly, especially that one there! [The star of Bethlehem?] We start on our journey; the donkey, the man, the woman, and the baby out in front [leading the way]. We go on the long road out to the far away land. Now it goes over the golden bridge; it a long way over there to the beautiful old childhood place, but I believe we will yet come there. – “Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child, shall not enter it.” [ Luke 18:17, Luther’s German Bible, an early edition; to emphasize the need for child-like faith

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to get to that Kinnerland.] Yes, those old tin cookie cutters! Tin? No, gold, nothing but gold – my golden bridge! [Dr. Preston A. Barba (1883 - 1971) was a professor of German at Muhlenberg College who has written many articles and books on the history, culture and dialect of the Pennsylvania Germans and also was a board member of several organizations interested in preserving that heritage.

There simply would not be enough space in this column to give him his due credit. The current article first appeared in his weekly “Es Pennsylfawnish Deitsch Eck” (‘The PA German Corner’) column in The Morning Call on December 14, 1935. Dr. Barba wrote that weekly column from 1935 to 1969.]

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Slatington Library News submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL

Mrs. Santa will be visiting the library on Friday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. There will be stories, cookies, a craft project and a gift for the younger children. Violinist, Ted Konic will be playing Christmas carols earlier in the afternoon.

We would like to thank Lynne, Hali and Deb, who run our pre-school story hour for a successful and fun fall session. The children ended the fall session with a Thanksgiving celebration. Watch for information for our next session which will be in spring.

The Slatington Library Book Club will meet on Monday, December 5 at 1 p.m. The club is currently reading Kristen Hannah’s Comfort and Joy. Copies are available at the library.

Volunteers from APRISE will be available to advise seniors concerning their Medicare Part D Plans. They will be at the library on Tuesdays, by appointment only, during open enrollment which ends December 7. Please call the library to make an appointment.

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of December is “Looking forward to 2017.” The lecture will be given on Wednesday, December 28 at 1 p.m. at the library.

There’s always a book sale at the library. Books are $1 a bag. The library takes donations of books.

We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic Magazines or Reader’s Digest Condensed Books.

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

Any questions concerning this information please contact Louise Bechtel at the library at 610-767-6461.

For all Slatington library information visit our website www.slatelibrary.com.

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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll submitted by JAMIE R. FARBER

PRINCIPAL’S LIST: 12th Grade: Ashley Anderson, Megan Bailey, Gavin Bauer, Quinn Benner, Dylan Berger, Michael Berger, Everette Bevans, Wyatt Delans, Alyssa Dominguez, Jocilyn Duschak, Joseph Egan, Jessica Evans, Ryan Farber, Tanner Filchner, Isaac Fritchman, Danielle Gochenauer, Meghan Handwerk, Annabel Hillegas, Breanna Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Madeline Holzheuser, Katelyn Hughes, Karlyna Kemery, Jacob F. Kistler, Jennifer Knerr, Shelby Kreglow, Maddie Ligenza, Monica Mankos, Ian McFarland, Nicholas Miller, Lena Morales, Zachary Motter, Jackie Ni, Casey Repsher, Kiara Rhyne, Lindsey Rice, Tyler Roth, Elline Santos, Robert Schaeffer, Kiera Shellhammer, Andrea Snyder, Haley Stragratanio, Star Stragratanio, Ashley Wilk 11th Grade: Carmen Alvaro, Katherine Clouse, Tori Csanadi, Nathan Cunfer, Jerod Czarnecki, Gabriel Delong, Kyle Detweiler, Danielle Doll, Ryan Fine, Seth Frohneiser, Kristi Grabarits, Tyler Hallam, Paige Hemingway, Kaitlin Hoffman, Trevor Hoffman, Kyle Krempasky, Kevin Kressler, Samantha Lambert, Nicholas Lehman, Zachary Long, Annelise Lutz, Bridget Lynch, Kathryn McGeehan, Pierce McGowan, Jenny Ni, Chase Ohlson, Jillian Olewine, Jason Pepe, Katrina Redline, Emme Reiser, Sarah Rello, Carson Russell, Zainab Salih, Sagan Schaffer, Blake Schuck, Mason Seiler, Tiffani Traugher, Emily Zellner 10th Grade: Emily Bachman, Tyler Bandle, Amber Cieri, Austin Deibert, Danielle Delong, Franki Dibilio, Luke Eitner, Christopher Fine, Charles Fleischmann, Katie Guelcher, Cory Hammond, Barry Hausman, Brandon Hess, Nathan Keller, Preston Kemery, Jamie Knerr, Zoe Kondravy, Quinton Mack, Anthony Mammana, Michael Martineau, Lexi Meckes, Abigail Merkle, Madison Posivak, Erin Rigby, Olivia Romig, Aaron Rudolph, Joshua Satterlee, Emma Schmoyer, Noah Smith, Calista Smoyer, Madyson Sterner, Nicholas Stinson, Brianna Strohl, Morgan Thomas, Julia Thomason, Caleb Wanamaker, Emma Wetzel, Molly Wilk, Kaitlyn Yesik, Ivan Zheng 9th Grade: Madison Amorim, Harlee Bachman, Paige Bauer, Mason Bennett, Alec Berger, Jagger Bolton, Jason Check, Cole Cheesbrough, Maddison Cunfer, Autumn Dotterer, Sabrina Grabarits, Nathan Green, Lauren Hoffman, Madison Hoffman, Alicia Horn, Paige Hude, Makenzie Hunsicker, Tyler Kidd, Dylan Kuntz, Benjamin Lehman, Tyler Lindsay, Tyler Long, Alison Lorah, Kayleen Martinez-Torres, Aurora McGovern, Jada Mills, Zachary Moyer, Preston O’Connor, Reagan Pender, Madison Peters, Cadence Rehrig, Ava Rosario, Austin Rudolph, 34

Brianna Schuck, Catherine Shelly, Carter Smith, Shyanna Williams, Brandon Zellner HIGH HONOR ROLL: 12th Grade: Rebecca Barley, Jadynn Chando, Cameron Deibert, Lynette Everitt, Britni Fenstermaker, Nicole Foust, Sabrina Lunderman, Robert McIntyre, Gaige Miller, David Neff, Ezra Neff, Serena Remaley, Jeremy Schmick, Ashleigh Sell, Rebecca Snyder, Nicholas Sodl 11th Grade: Megan Adams, Riley Adams, Kaitlin Fink, Taylor Greenawalt, Hunter Haas, Ashley Kolb, Ayden Lopinto, Jacob Mankos, Angel Martinez, Michael McKinney, Cailie Niebell, Samantha Papay, Rose Quigley, Kira Rex, Robert Shoff, Sydney Skepton, Justin Steier, Olivia Toth, Ian Trumbauer, Michael Yanchek, Jenna Zarkoski, Katie Ziegler 10th Grade: Anthony Bardelli, Leigha Bauder, Dylan Derkits, Kaley Farkas, Jacklyn Hollenbach, Hannah Kukitz, Jack Ligenza, Jada Saeger, Scott Schaeffer, Jacobb Scholl, Shayla Smith, Alyssa Snyder, Courtney Trumbore, Damian Williams 9th Grade: Tia Behler, Jade-Amber Cool, Madison Davis, Sylvia Dise, Zachari Halkias, Allison Handwerk, Alexa Hartman, Alissa Melendez, Andrew Mosko, Tyler Sherman, Rebecca Weist HONOR ROLL: 12th Grade: George Azar, Brianna Beatty, Daniel Belfonti, Stephanie Carlo-Padilla, Tayler Crotsley, Anthony Evangelist, Danielle Fleming, Brittany Gangaway, Mason Gossy, Holly Haas,Todd Hartranft, Ryan Hoffer, Thomas Irvin, Julia Malave, Alize Martinez, Tanner Rice, Daylee Wallace, Ty Weist, Tiffany Yesik, Li Zheng, Christopher Ziegler 11th Grade: Giovanni Colon, Kyara Cotton, Lorenzo Cozzi, Tyler Dougherty, Danielle Hoffman, Rachel Holmes, Jonathan Hunsicker, Ashley Kuhns, Annie McIntyre, Keagan Miller, Alexi Moser, Paige Neff, Hunter Oberle, Abigail Quigley, Cheyenne Remes, Mark Spalding, Zakari Sullivan, Seanna Thomas 10th Grade: Dominic Bandle, James Behler, Adriana Boyett, Cole Chapman, Eliza Hall, Edge Kroll, William Menjivar, Trevor Miechur, Aryanna Papovich, Michael Patterson, Arieanna Sabella, Nicholas Seier, Devin Slack, Gracie Snyder, August Stinson, Samantha Then, Brittney Wertman 9th Grade: Hannah Albert, Preston Bauer, Raven Bradley, Donavin Christman, Brice Dye, Hunter Evans, Colton Falenwolfe, Cole Hankee, Briana Kulp, Xavier Martinez, Noah Myers, Matthew Peters, Taylor Reitz, Danyel Rex, Kole Richards, John Rizzotto, Dale Wanamaker, Samuel Weaber, Robert Wetzel, Emily Wotring News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || DECEMBER 1, 2016

Grant Given to Scouts submitted by ALISTA BLOSE

The PPL Foundation presented a $6,000 grant to the Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America on November 16 at William Allen High School in Allentown, to improve the lives of economically disadvantaged youth through specialized programs.

The first program, Scoutreach, brings the fun, character building, leadership development, and achievement benefits of scouting to disadvantaged youth. Scoutreach helps ensure that scouting is available to all youth regardless of economic ability and provides a safe environment for youth to participate right in their own schools. This grant will also support the building and expanding of the career education program, Exploring. Exploring is a co-ed program for youth ages 14-20 that matches specific career interests of students with adult mentors in a work-site based program. The Exploring program offers a variety of real life experiences.

Current programs range from health care services, emergency response services and law enforcement to aviation and technology.

About Minsi Trails Council, BSA Minsi Trails Council provides leadership and character development programs to nearly 10,000 youth through more than 5,000 adult volunteers.

New Roof For Playground Refreshment Stand submitted by ROBERT STETTNER

In late October the refreshment stand building at the Walnut Street Playground, Slatington was the recipient of a new roof. The previous roof, original to the building constructed in 1997 was 19 years old and was starting to deteriorate and leak.

Fortunately, the Walnut Street Playground Association was awarded a number of grants and donations which helped fund the roof replacement project. The association would like to publicly thank the following civic organization and individuals for their generous grants and donations towards the project: Rotary Club of Slatington, Slatington Lions Club, Vigilant Fire Company No. 2, and the late Arthur “Ted” Kistler. The association also wishes to thank Doug Myers and Myers Contracting for replacing the roof, and working with the association.

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Northampton Area High School First Marking Period Honor Roll submitted by CARRIE GRUBER

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Grant Daubert, Cydney Dauscher, Blaise Doyne, Robert Drosnock, Madison Eisenhart, Matthew Fenstermaker, Bryce Fisher, Vince Gallagher, Jacob Galle, Jordan Gebhardt, Reagan Geil, Brooke Geist, Macy Gilbert, Brandon Graver, Cheyenne Gross, Jaylin Guerrera, Alanna Hartzell, Chloe Hassler, Paige Heffner, Marissa Holzer, Haley Hower, Elizabeth Hozza, Ayden Hughes, Riley Jones, Colby Judd, Michael Kapustic, Seth Klausen, Aidan Kromer, Michael Kuzio, Gavin Lalik, Lauren Lalik, Evan Lapp, Lukas Lederer, Emily Marakovits, Erin Markulics, Jada Martinez, Caroline Marzano, Lexia Meckes, Marissa Mele, Gabriella Mercado, Charles Messina, Haley Muschlitz, Alexis Nemeth, Edward Novoa, Autumn Orlando, Evan Parker, Patrick Perrin, Jordan Reuber, Nathaniel Rex, Olivia Rigo, Michael Rimbey, Brady Rimple, Evan Ringer, Brooke Rockovits, Traisach Roland, Sebastian Rosario, Autumn Row, Drue Russell Rubi, Georgous Sankari, Sean Schaper, Jacob Schwartz, Michael Seidick, Amal Shokr, Michael Sintes, Olivia Sorrentino, Madalyn Stoltz, Destiny Stumpf, Ethan Szerencsits, Justin Taylor, Alexis Temos, Brady Terefenko, Joseph Tiwold, Caitlyn Tomaro, Anthony Tomsic, Salvatore Torelli, Rebecca VanBlargan, Tyler Walling, Jarrett Weiss, Molly Wiesner, Emily Williams, Madelyn Yost HONORS Mauriel Ayoso, Havanna Berkenstock, MaKenzie Bernhard, Allison Bohorquez, Tyrese Brandon,

Zachary Christman, Travis Cobb, Jacob Coleman, Sadie Compagnola, Cullen Cooper, Andrea Decker, Austin Derr, Justin Fazakas, Alexandra Fish, Hannah Fogel, Dominick Fragano, Alexander Gillish, Alyssa Glass, Matthew Groller, Mason Gunkle, George Haas, Caelyn Harryn, Sydney Heffner, Emily Heller, Talia Hemingway, Kenneth Hoelle, Samuel Kutney, Blake Lambert, Dylan Lampi, Makayla Letourneau, Alexa Madurski, Janie Miller, Mark Mohr, Marcus Newhart, Sophia Passarella, Thomas Peluszak, Nathaniel Rodriguez, Damien Ruth, Nicholas Schuch, Carly Sell, Abigail Sherry, Zachery Siekonic, Anthony Snyder, Ryan Wetzel, Breann Winkle, Mason Wolfe, Savannah Wood Continued on page 38

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Northampton Honor Roll Continued from page 37

GRADE 10 DISTINGUISHED HONORS Amanda Adams, Taylor Atiyeh, Jacob Auger, Billy Bachiashvili, Elaina Bastow, Tyler Belsky, Chase Beruta, Laura Betzenberger, Christy Bilheimer, Evelyn Bodnar, Brooke Brida, Holly Brunst, Vaughan Bryant, Alexus Cabanela, Luke Cantrel, Amelia Cesanek, Charlotte Cherry, Andrew Cochrane, Andrea Cohen, Paul Connolly, Ana Cruz, Jacob Czarnecki, Zoe DavisLuizer, Gabrielle Demchak, Kirsten DiBucci, Alexia Drey, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Brandon Fedio,

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Allison Fandl, Mariella Flores, Alivea Follweiler, Abby Franke, Ashley Gallagher, Aubrey Gallagher, Anthony George, Thomas Gerrity, Tyler Gilliard, Madison Graver, Parker Hanuschak, Rachel Hartzell, Elizabeth Heffelfinger, Katelyn Heffelfinger, Regann Hobby, Nicholas Hudak, Gabrielle Keim, John Kennedy, Rachel Kichline, Taylor Klucsarits, Kaitlin Kolonia, Elizabeth Kornhausl, Jaide Korpics, Lydia Kuntz, Mason Leh, Mia Lidestri, Sarah Lieberman, Macy Lyons, Piper Malehorn, Ireland McGinnis, Hailey McMorrow, Valencia Mercadante, Bryce Miller, Connor Miller, Bianca Minera, Logan Minnich, Megan Moser, Madison Musselman, Christopher Nemeth, Kimberly Newhall, Madison Nika, Bryan Partridge, Magen Perelli, Kaitlyn Perl, Douglas Pletz, April Rehrig, Madison Reszek, Sarah Reszek, Melissa Ricca, Brynne Rockovits, Jaelyn Ruiz, Madison Saladino, Colin Schmall, Hope Schoeneberger, Matthew Schubert, Sarah Schwartz, Reem Shadid, Ashley Snyder, Becca Snyder, Emma Statler, Abigail Stoudt, Sean Swanson, Cassandra Tembo, Garret Transue, Matthew Tretter, Shelby Tully, Cody Turpin, Victoria Unangst, Rebecca Volk, Jurnee Wenz, Kevin White, Daniel Yellen, Myranda Yost, Kasey Zelienka

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CHURCH DIRECTORY Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The directory is a free listing of local churches in alphabetical order and includes services, Sunday school, and Bible Study schedules. Please call the churches for directions or more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 484-547-8335 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

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

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

Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship

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

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

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

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

Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m.

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 10:45 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 am Heidelberg UCC Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 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 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 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.

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

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

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northampton Lutheran Parish Holy Trinity Slovak & Zion SS 8:45 a.m.,W 10 a.m. at Slovak 1372 Washington Ave., 610-2611812 Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 Fall schedule begins Sept. 11, 2016 SW 8:30 & 11 a.m.

1st Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday Church School-Ages 3 through grade 6 9:45 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 - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

AWANA 6 p.m., BS 9 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Tues., 10 a.m. Wed., 7 p.m.

St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W & 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 UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. W Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOLIDAY GOODIES: Cookie Tray $20/5 dz., Pumpkin Roll $11, Kiffles and Nut Tossies $4.50/dz., Cut-outs $4/dz., Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal or Sugar Cookies, and Snowballs $3.25/dz., Mini Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Blossoms $3.50/ dz., Clear Toy Pops $6/dz., more candy available. Berlinsville area, call to order 610-392-1843. (12/1)

Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $575 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. (12/15)

6 sets clear icicle lights $15, reg. light sets, color and clear B/O, 12 evergreen swags with red bows $36, evergreen garland $2, 2 exercise balls $5 each. Call 610262-9052. (12/1) Honda HS35 snow blower: $150, Hotpoint dishwasher $75, John Deere Lawn dethatcher for John Deere Tractor $100, Call 610-3601666. (12/1) Apples, potatoes, cider, honey, winter squash, firewood and deer apples. Emerald Cider Mill, Slatedale. 610-767-8304. (12/15)

Help Wanted Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news?

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Personals SWM, 52: clean, healthy, and financially secure seeks romantic female 35-50 for dating, friendship, companionship. Any race OK. Call Joe at 484-719-0704 24/7, leave message, will return call. (2/16)

Egyptian Sands Motel: Room for Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $595/month.

Efficiency apartment also available, call 610-262-8050 for details. (12/15) GARAGE STORAGE: 16’ W x 25’ L, 7’ high door, $80 month, heat extra. N. Loop Road, Slatington.

484-357-0898. (12/1) NEWLY remodeled large ranch home for rent: No pets 4 bedrooms 1 1/2 bathrooms. 2 car garage Northampton area Call for appointment 484-239-1047. (12/1) POLE BUILDING STORAGE: 12’ W x 28’ L, 7’ high door. Unheated, $80 month. N. Loop Road, Slatington. 484-357-0898. (12/1) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking.

Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (12/1)

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Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail.

Furnished effic. apts also available.

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Services Available ABZOLUTE ENTERPRIZEZ: Chimney specialists. Relinings, Caps, Cleanings, Repairs, Waterproofing, Chimneys built, etc. Established 1995. 570-3255727. (12/1) 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. (12/15) HOUSECLEANING: Apartment $30. House $6O. Once weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly or once in awhile. Over 30 years experience!

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Woman’s Club of Slatington Arts Contest Submitted by BECKY LIENHARD

It’s not too early to think about the Arts Contest the Woman’s Club of Slatington is sponsoring on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Slatington Public Library. The club is sponsoring a juried arts and photography contest. Both contests are open to the public, club members, and students in grades 7 through 12. The photography contest is also opened to grades 3 through 12.

Contest rules detailing entry categories are available by contacting the members listed below,

forms are available at the Slatington Public Library.

All entries are due no later than April 8, 2017. Please note entries are limited to one per category.

This is a great time of the year to work on your art or photography project to have it ready for the April display in the library. We invite you to participate.

For additional information contact Louise Bechtel at slatlib2@ptd.net or Becky Lienhard at d_ blienhard@msn.com.

A Heartfelt Thank You submitted by ROBERT STETTNER

On Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2016; one man’s idea, the persistent drive of an eight member committee, a year-and-a-half of work, and six short months of fundraising culminated in the dedication of the Slatington Veteran’s Memorial. Sunny skies, but a howling wind greeted an overflow crowd of over 300 people packed into the Slatington Memorial Park for the hour-long dedication and unveiling ceremony.

A solemn, but patriotic ceremony followed Pastor Henry Distler’s welcoming address. The ceremony included the Pledge of Allegiance; our National Anthem sung by Northern Lehigh High School student Victoria Lear, and several patriotic songs sung by the Northern Lehigh High School Choir; laying of a wreath by Mr. Charlie Rowlands, a 21-gun salute and Taps. Retired Marine Corps Colonel and Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas Judge James Anthony was the guest speaker. Slatington Mayor Walter Niedermeyer received a ceremonial key from Committee Chairman David Altrichter; signifying the completion of the Veteran’s Memorial, and the return of the park to the Borough of Slatington. Following 46

the key presentation, the memorial stone was unveiled

by Slatington American Legion Post 16 Commander George Burke and American Legion 14th District Commander Denise Harner. Special recognition was given to the 30 men from the Northern Lehigh area who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Committee member Dean Cunfer read each name aloud as fellow committee member Tony Gnas rang a bell. After acknowledgements from David Altrichter, an emotional moment occurred when the families of Arthur “Ted” Kistler and Richard Mantz were called up to the memorial. Two plaques, mounted on the meditation benches located in front of the memorial, with the names of Arthur and Richard were unveiled. Both families requested that donations in memory of Arthur and Richard be sent to the Slatington Veteran’s Memorial. The program concluded with the memorial prayer and benediction. A large crowd gathered to view the memorial stone and the 600 plus engraved bricks installed in the brick beds. After the ceremony a small reception with cake and coffee was held at the Slatington American Legion.

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Lehigh Carbon Community College will offer a Winter Session for new and current students wanting to get a head start on the spring semester.

New students who are interested in improving their job skills, positioning themselves for a promotion or just beating the winter doldrums by taking a class online are invited to enroll as well.

The following credit classes will be offered online and will run from Dec. 23, 2016 through Jan. 26, 2017. New, returning and continuing students can register now. Tuition is due Dec. 7 or at time of registration.

Following are the classes being offered in this five-week session: • College English I • Elementary Spanish I • Introduction to Art • Introduction to Music • Introduction to Business Organization • Introduction to Philosophy • Introduction to Psychology • Introduction to Sociology • Keyboarding I • Principles of Macroeconomics • US to Reconstruction • US Since Reconstruction • Weight Training and Fitness For more information about this winter session or any of LCCC’s programs, please contact the college’s Admissions Office at 610-799-1575, or visit our website at www.lccc.edu/winter.

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