Town & Country Gazette December 5

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

As the holidays rapidly approach, and the cliché complaints about Christmas decorations being displayed “earlier and earlier” begin, I can’t help but get those warm and fuzzy feelings that come with the carols, gifts, gatherings of friends and family and all of the other things that come with the season.

It seems like people are just friendlier this time of year, with more smiles and cheerful greetings to strangers and acquaintances.

In this, my third year working for the Gazette, I’ve come to appreciate all of the tight-knit communities we serve – from Lehighton up north to our southern border of Northampton. They all just seem a little more quaint as Christmas trees are lit and front yards are filled with decorations.

It’s important to remember, while shopping for Christmas presents, how small businesses in these towns contribute to the economic health, and more importantly, the distinct character of these communities. I like to think our little paper is part of the culture in our area, and without the help of small business owners, we wouldn’t

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have been able to do what we do for almost three decades.

So, I’d like to use this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the Gazette as we look ahead to another great year in 2014. From the neighbors who drop by the office with news and advertising, to larger businesses like all of the local country clubs, restaurants, vineyards, and retailers who support us - a heartfelt expression of gratitude from all of us here. We hope to continue serving you with the professionalism and respect you deserve for many years to come.

FEATURING: Stories about your newsworthy neighbors! Page 8 December: Meet Jake Marunich

We hope you're all enjoying our monthly feature which turns the spotlight on community members who have unique and interesting stories. So far you've met Darin Weidner, volunteer firefighter, and Anthony George, Australian Outback explorer. For December, we introduce you to a high school student with a championship title in drag racing. Meet Jake Marunich.

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Meet the Staff It’s shopping season! What’s your strategy for avoiding the chaos and still managing to get everything you need for the loved ones in your life?

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: I love the chaos! After taking a turkey-induced siesta, I hit the mall in my PJs with all the other crazies until the wee hours of Black Friday morning.

Whatever I don’t accomplish then gets done on Amazon.com. I’ve also been known to do one last mall trip on Christmas Eve. Because I’m nuts, that’s why.

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I’d rather get a root canal than set foot in a mall around the holidays. Online shopping is the way to go.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: That’s easy—I shop small! I try to buy as many gifts from small businesses as I can. It’s a great way to give back to the local economy and find unique one-of-a-kind items for everyone on my list. Items like specialty roasted coffees, unique handmade crafts and gifts, and gift certificates for spas or nail salons are always great options!

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: This year I am keeping things simple for the Christmas holiday shopping season. Cash and gift cards are always welcome from the grown-ups in addition to a small present to open as well.

I will be ordering a few things online and heading to the toy store early one weekday to get a few items from the list that my grandsons have done for themselves.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: Christmas shopping is very easy for me because my wife takes care of everything. The only person I have to shop for is her and, surprise - she just tells me what she wants me to get her.

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Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: To complete my holiday shopping list, I break it up into different trips over the month of December. I do some shopping online and some in-store and never go out on Black Friday. It’s worked so far!

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Tax-Aide Site Volunteers Needed

Submitted by Michael Stegura State Representative Julie Harhart has challenged AARP to open a Tax-Aide site at the Vigilant Fire Company in Slatington and they are looking for volunteer assistance. Are you interested in supporting a rewarding activity that will make a significant contribution to your community? Are you interested in assisting senior citizens and low income taxpayers prepare their federal and state returns? Tax-Aide, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service, provides free federal, state and local tax counseling and preparation to middle and low-income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to individuals age 60 and over. The AARP Tax-Aide program is seeking volunteers to participate in this program as certified counselors and greeters. AARP has a training program that prepares volunteers for this task. Anyone with a little computer savvy is a good candidate to help these taxpayers. Team up with this group of volunteers (35,000+ strong) and you will soon gain an unbelievable cadre of delightful friends. Thank you in advance for volunteering.

Local Dollars For Local Kids

Submitted by Nikol Tews Did you ever wonder what happens at Christmas to less fortunate children in our community? If you would like to contribute toward gifts for kids in our community who would normally go without seeing presents on Christmas morning, please contact Quota of Northampton. We are once again accepting contributions of either new, unwrapped gifts of your own choosing or a financial donation for our club’s “elves” to shop with.

Last year we were able to help 45 children in the Northampton school district have a wonderful holiday through the generous donations of individuals and local businesses. We also operate a Christmas store for young clients of the Northampton Food Bank. Each child was able to pick out a gift for every member of their family at no charge. In addition to gifts for children we are looking for small gifts for adults and siblings. We will arrange for the purchase, wrapping and delivery of gifts for kids in our community.

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Northampton’s Konkrete Korner Now Has Online Purchasing Capability Submitted by Tara Mrazik Come visit the Konkrete Korner for their annual Holiday Mystery Sale on Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. You could save up to 50% off one item!

On Nov. 1, Northampton High School went online with their school store, the Konkrete Korner.

This website allows the community to have access to the school store’s latest merchandise without having to visit the store during its hours of operation. While the merchandise was previously

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displayed on the Konkrete Korner’s website, it now includes online purchasing capability. You can access the website on the Northampton Area High School’s site using the quick link on the left side of the high school home page.

With the assistance of the high school administrative team, Tara Mrazik, marketing teacher and DECA advisor, first developed the Konkrete Korner in 2009 when the high school renovations allowed for the space needed to house the store. The school store was primarily developed to provide non-athletes with access to Konkrete Kids merchandise. The school store has become successful over the years with the support of the high school students, faculty, staff, and administration. The Konkrete Korner has been open for 5 years now. Tara Mrazik says, “The Konkrete Korner has become an integral part of the High School community. Offering online browsing and purchasing will make it easier for the community to access the Konkrete Korner. We truly appreciate all the support given to the store over the years.”

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Mrazik currently advises the DECA program and teaches the retailing class that contributes significantly to the success of the store. Retailing students design the new merchandise as well as perform the majority of the daily operations.

DECA members assist in the daily activities. This year’s students, along with Mrazik, decided to create a website with online purchasing ability for the school store merchandise.

Essential Photo courtesy of nasdschools.org in this process was Vice Principal, Ms. Kimberly Levin. Senior Caroline Ferreri created the website and maintains it. Senior Nicole Persa manages the site’s activities and promotions. The online purchases run through Paypal.

Items can be picked up at the high school or shipped for a fee.

The goal of this website is to make purchasing Northampton merchandise more convenient for the community and increase Konkrete Kid spirit! The high school is very enthusiastic about the website and what it could mean for the Konkrete Kid community. Please visit the website at: http://konkretekorner. weebly.com.

Any questions regarding the Konkrete Korner website, please feel free to contact Tara Mrazik at mrazikt@nasdschools.org.

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Meet Jake Marunich Nominated by his older sister, Payton

By Danielle S. Tepper Jake Marunich was ten years old when he drove his first dragster. Having watched his father as a kid, he knew he’d eventually want his own taste of 130 miles per hour.

“We grew up with it,” said Jake of himself and his older sister, Payton.

“When we were little, we used to race snowmobiles. We’ve just always been at the racetrack.”

Their father, Denny Marunich, raced on and off since his teens/early 20s; he made his own car at 16. Simply by being around it, his kids became interested in the thrill of it all. They received their own car, which they shared, as a surprise Christmas gift from their parents and grandparents. Now they each have their own and racing has become a family event.

The Marunich kids both joined the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), where you’re eligible for Junior Dragster from ages eight to 18. Founded in 1951, the NHRA is “second to only NASCAR, in terms of attendance, fan appeal, and sponsorship commitment” (NHRA.com.)

Drag racing isn’t just about who finishes first, however; it’s actually quite technical.

“What we do is bracket racing,” explained Jake.

Each bracket usually consists of 25-30 racers in that age range. “You dial in a number and you can’t beat your own time. There are 10 seconds in a quarter mile. The first one across the line without going over their time wins.”

“It’s a lot of learning,” said Payton. “People assume it’s a standard race, but it’s not. You can lose by 1/1000th of a second.”

Speed isn’t the only factor needed to win; in fact, sometimes racers are required to ease up on the gas from time to time.

There’s quite a bit of skill involved, as bracket racing is based on precision.

“A better reaction time equals a better jump than the other guy,” explained Jake.

“You have to be good at launching, which puts you further down the track even if you leave at the same time. That’s the point of dialing in; you want to beat him by the smallest amount of time without going under yours.”

“You bump in in stages,” added Payton. “You leave when the third light comes down. A perfect light is .000. You can’t leave too early or you lose. It’s confusing, but once you know it, you’re good.”

Even if speed isn’t the most important factor, it certainly counts. Their half-scale cars are one cylinder and can do half a track in seven seconds.

“It’s seriously a souped-up lawn mower engine,” laughed Jake. He’s currently working on building a

Pictured from left to right: Denny Marunich, Roxy Marunich, Grace Knappenberger, Jesse Miller, Payton Marunich, Darren Egick, Darlene Egick, Kyle Biegley, Dan Marinelli, Nick Marinelli, and Jake Marunich.

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full-scale one, the engines for which have about 8,000-10,000 horsepower.

(An average car might have 150.) A full dragster can do one lap around the track in four seconds.

Wins are based on a point system.

Points are gained for every race attended, as well as rounds won.

Payton became a champ in 2008, Jake in 2011. With enough points, racers qualify for Divisionals, then Nationals, where “half the country shows up” to watch, according to Jake.

The Marunichs race at Numidia Dragway, which is around the Bloomsburg area. What started out as a small track is now the host for the bracket finals. The Marunichs spent practically every weekend there from 2005 on, making it easy to create friendships with fellow racers.

“You meet so many people from all around the country at each race,” said Jake. “People will travel the whole weekend just to come to this track, because it’s the nicest location in the area.”

Payton added, “A lot of people come for the payout. It’s the home of the guaranteed payout.”

“As a Junior Dragster, you’re not really in it for the money, you’re in it for the experience,” said Jake.

Jake is a senior this year at Northern Lehigh High School where he plays football, DJs on the side, and dabbles a bit in website design. He’s considering going to college for mechanical engineering, naturally, with a focus on cars. Payton is in her second year of studying Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown.

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YMCA Tree Lighting

Submitted by Melissa Brown The Suburban North FamilyYMCA is sponsoring the 5th Annual Tree of Lights on Monday, Dec. 9. The Tree of Lights is a community-wide fund raising project. We invite you to participate by purchasing a light which will be placed on the tree in front of the YMCA main entrance. Lights may be purchased in memory of loved ones or in honor of living friends, family members or groups and organizations. A contribution of $10 or more purchases a white light, a contribution of $100 or more purchases a gold light and $250 or more purchases a red light. These lights will shine throughout the holiday season. Your donation is tax-deductible. Donations will be accepted

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through Dec. 31. Proceeds from this project will benefit youth programs at the Suburban North Family YMCA. Names of all contributors as well as those honored and remembered will on appear on the Scroll of Honor in the YMCA entrance way. This beautiful event begins at 6 p.m. on the Dec. 9. Co-chairs Tom Moll and Joan Miller will lead the ceremony with musical selections performed by our YMCA pre-Kindergarten students in the Y Gymnasium and more at our pavilion. Refreshments will be served following the lighting of the tree. If you would like to join us, contact the YMCA at 610-264-5221.

From the Chalkboard

Submitted by Annabel Fogal Are you looking for something unusual, something that won’t be available every year, perhaps not even next year? The Slatington 150th Committee is pleased to announce that its souvenir shop, located at 647 Main Street in Slatington, will be open Wednesday afternoons from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Merchandise will include T-shirts, sweatshirts (hooded for adults, crew neck for younger members of the family), baseball caps, decorative mugs in several sizes, slates bearing the 150th logo and designed as wall plaques, commemorative silver plates, garden flags, and key chains.

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Free Workshop on Locating Grant Sources To be Held at NCC

Submitted by Myra Saturen Representatives from non-profit agencies who want to learn more about locating grant sources are invited to Northampton Community College’s Mack Library at 3835 Green Pond Road in Bethlehem Township on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a special workshop.

The workshop will highlight the services provided by Foundation Directory Online and provide an overview of its database of over 100,000 grant makers.

The session will include an introduction to The Foundation Center, an organization devoted to supporting and improving institutional philanthropy, an overview and demonstration of grant resources included in the Foundation Directory Online database and an opportunity to use the database.

It is suggested that participants bring a flash drive with them to save information. Although the workshop is free, reservations are required. Call 610-861-5358 by Monday, Jan. 6.

NAPL receives a Wells Fargo Community Partners Grant

Submitted by Melissa E. Hawk The Northampton Area Public Library has received a $1,000 grant from Wells Fargo’s Community Partners Program. Wells Fargo’s Community Partners Giving Program is an annual program.

Every year each of its retail banking stores explores the needs of their local communities and selects a nonprofit organization to receive a $1000 grant. This year Wells Fargo will award close to $300,000 in grants throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Library Director Melissa Hawk said, “We are very grateful for this grant and the generosity of Wells Fargo. Their support makes it possible for us to keep offering the community something new.”

The library will use the funds for general operating expenses, including support for a new program “Wonderful Ones.” This program will begin in January and is open to parents and caregivers and their one year olds. Call the library at 610-262-7537 for more information.

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Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clymer of Germansville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Nicole, to Zachary Phillip Moser, son of Richard Moser, of Slatington, and Carla Lorah of Macungie. Kelly is employed

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Pennsylvania Hunters Encouraged to Donate Venison to Help Feed Hungry Submitted by William Nichols Hunters can help feed the more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians who are at risk for hunger by donating deer meat through Hunters Sharing the Harvest.

Hunters Sharing the Harvest helps hunters donate deer that is then processed into ground venison and distributed by Pennsylvania food banks, soup kitchens and pantries.

“Hunger is a reality for more than 600,000 Pennsylvania families who wonder how they’ll find their next meal,” Agriculture Secretary George Greig said today during an event to kick off the program at Diller’s Custom Deer Processing in Enola, Cumberland County. “I encourage all hunters to donate venison this holiday season.”

Hunters can take their deer to one of 90 participating meat processors throughout the state and donate any amount of their venison to the program – from several pounds to the whole animal. Any hunter donating an entire deer is asked to make a minimum $15 tax-deductible contribution to help cover processing costs. The program covers all remaining fees.

The Department of Agriculture, through the

federal Emergency Food Assistance Program, contributes $1.25 per pound of donated venison to reimburse processors.

“Venison is a great low-fat, high-protein meat product that is highly desired by the families we serve,” said Joe Arthur, executive director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “Through Hunters Sharing the Harvest we are able to provide this center-of-the-plate protein that provides great nutritional value to families and individuals struggling with hunger.”

This year CONSOL Energy will donate $1 to the program for each limited edition camouflage baseball cap sold through the end of hunting season. Caps may be ordered at www. consolhuntershat.com. CONSOL Energy is also underwriting the processing costs for donated deer at approved meat processors in Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

“By working with CONSOL Energy, the department, Hunger-Free Pennsylvania food banks and other partners, Hunters Sharing the Harvest can do even more for our neighbors in need,” said John Plowman, executive director of Hunters Sharing the Harvest. “We look forward to reaching more families who need help even more effectively.”

Established in 1991, Hunters Sharing the Harvest today covers 53 participating counties and provides more than 750,000 meals annually to food banks, churches and social service feeding programs.

Last year, hunters donated nearly 100,000 pounds of venison to more than 4,000 emergency food assistance agencies through the state’s 21 regional food banks.

To learn more about the program or to obtain a list of participating meat processors, visit www. sharedeer.org, or call toll-free 866-474-2141.

The Northern Lehigh Community Center is Hosting its 2nd Annual North Pole Event Come join us for an evening of fun

December 10-11 & 17-18 5-9pm Vigilant Fire Company 110 South Walnut St. Slatington All proceeds benefit Northern Lehigh Community Center building fund

*Free carnival style games and crafts for kids *Food items and baked goods available $1 each *Photos with Santa available $3 each

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Join the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber for Holiday Fun

By Alice Wanamaker Welcome the holidays with a fun family event at Slatington’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event. The event will be held at the community Christmas tree located at Slatington Memorial Park, 509 Main St., Slatington beginning at 6:30 p.m. Events are scheduled to run until 8 p.m.

Holiday fun continues on Dec. 10 at Blue Mt. Vineyards in New Tripoli. The Chamber will be hosting a holiday win tasting and mixer at the Vineyard from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to purchase a Schneck House Holiday Ornament available at Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Neff’s National Bank, Haydt’s Market/Slatington Beverage, D.L Stevens Antiques and Susie’s Shady Nook. The ornaments are being offered at $15 for the unique 2013 Holiday ornament. To purchase your ornament or for more information, contact Casey Feinberg at 710-739-1642.

Happy Birthday Quinn Micheli - 7 on Nov. 27 Dorothea E. Curran - 65 on Nov. 30

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Community Calendar EVERY ThursDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

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

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m.

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

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

•Dancing and Lessons. Vigilant Fire Hall. FMI: 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club, Blue Ridge Country Club, Palmerton, 6:15 p.m. FMI 484-951-2468.

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

•American Legion Aux. Slatington at Legion 7:30 p.m.

(1st Thurs.) FMI 610-760-1098.

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

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

•PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

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

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

Must Register at Library.

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

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

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

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI: 610217-4321.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

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

•TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610-8522976.

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

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

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

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

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

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 p.m.. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

•Kids toy bingo, Vigilant Fire Co, Slatington. Doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. FMI: 610767-3832.

•Annual Curators’ luncheon and tour, Signal Museum, 12 p.m.

RSVP/FMI: 610-253-1222.

Tuesday, December 10

•Wine tasting mixer at Blue Mt. Vineyards, 7627 Grapevine Drive, New Tripoli. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FMI: 610739-1642.

Thursday, December 12

•Northern Lehigh spring softball sign-ups at Slatington Elementary 6-8 p.m. FMI: 610-216-6129.

Saturday, December 7

Saturday, December 14

•East Penn Elementary PTO Annual •Bach & Handle Christmas Winter Wonderland Workshop 9 a.m.

Concert at St. Mark’s Episcopal – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-379-4329 Church Jim Thorpe. 12 p.m. and •Holiday Open House at Jacobsburg 3 p.m.

Environmental Education Center •Governor Wolf Historical Socity 12-3 p.m. FMI: 610-746-2801 ext. 103 Christmas House Tour. 10 a.m.-4 •Faith Alive Choir Cantata - "Down p.m. www.govwolf.org from his Glory" 6 p.m. at Faith •Christmas in the Park at Alive Church, 678 Pine Street, Palmerton Boro Park 12 p.m., tree Bowmanstown. lighting at 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 15 •Northern Lehigh spring •Flea Market, Schnecksville Fire Co. softball sign-ups at Rentschler’s •Bach & Handle Chorale Christmas Chevrolet, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. FMI: Concert with Randall Douglas Perry, 610-216-6129.

•Holiday Open House at Lehigh Conductor. at St. Paul's UCC 1249 Gap Nature Center 1 – 3:30 p.m. Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown at 3 p.m. FMI 610-395-4571 FMI: 610-767-8889.

•Christmas carols and cookies night •“General Benjamin Franklin: at Bethany Wesleyan Church 6 p.m.

Builder of Frontier Forts, FMI: 610-767-1239.

Defender of Northampton •Faith Alive Choir Cantata - "Down County," by John Moore, from his Glory" 3 p.m. at Faith storyteller and historian. Free Alive Church, 678 Pine Street, with museum admission. 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 5 Bowmanstown.

•The NLCC Preschool Children's Signal Museum. playgroup meets at St. John's Monday, December 16 Sunday, December 8 Lutheran Church nursery room •Upper Lehigh Lions AYCE •Woman’s Club of Slatington at St. 40 2nd St. Slatington. FMI: 610Breakfast with Santa Schneckville Johns Lutheran Church of Slatington, 704-7197 Fire Co 8am-1 p.m. FMI: 610-770- 7 p.m. Christmas party with games, cookie and gift exchange 0244.

Friday, December 6 •Tricees community chorale •Slatington Tree Lighting 6:30 Tuesday, December 17 – 8 p.m. at Slatington Memorial winter concert at St. Johns UCC, Northern Lehigh Community Center Park, 509 Main St. FMI: 610-739- Slatington. 3 p.m. No charge. monthly meeting. 6:30pm at the 1642.

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Bichon Frise • Adult • Female • Small Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall Meet Fuzzy! She is a sweet 7-year-old Bichon Frise. This sweet girl was rescued from a puppy mill. She is great with dog and kids; a super quiet girl that rarely barks. She'd prefer a home that’s calm and likes to cuddle and relax her days away. Fuzzy has a stuffed toy that goes everywhere with her and she's quite protective of her little toy friend. She had a rough start to life and is missing most of her teeth. She's left that all behind and is looking forward to her next adventure.

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

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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll Slatington - The Northern Lehigh Senior High School honor roll for the first marking period of the 2013-2014 school year as announced by Mr. Robert Vlasaty, Principal, is as follows: Principal’s List: 12th Grade: Aidan Burke, Nathaniel Czarnecki, Chance Delong, Lydia Delong, Olivia Dyer, Samantha Eden, Matthew Egan, Kelsey Follweiler, Nicolas Gaumer, Sophia Hankee, Chelsea Harlan, Alex Hoffner, Jennifer Howell, Zachary Joy, Ryan Klass, Joshua Landsberger, Jessica Lear, Marissa Marsh, Jacob Marunich, Caitlin McCormick, Jamie Miller, Samantha Miller-Brown, Sean Mulcahy, Andrew Oertner, Emily Palansky, Thomas Quigley, Melinda Rex, Jordon Rothrock, Kaliah Santiago-Colon, Zacary Schlegel, Cella Schleicher, Christian Skinner, Kyle Smith, Annelise Tarafas, Cassie Toth, Meghan Weil, Brie Williams, Morgan Zellner

11th Grade: Laura Beltz, Emily Bevans, Jared Brozowski, Audrey Buss, Gary Dise, Taylor Duplaga, Nathan Farber, Jocelyn Filchner, Erin Fleischmann, Makayla Gordon, Joshua Hamm, Jacob Heintzelman, Aaron Hofmann, Taryn Kemmerer, Justin Knecht, Julie Knerr, Kianna Marlatt, Erika McKay, Alexis Middaugh, Brigham Minnich, Zachary Moll, Bryce Moser, Josue Murillo, Justin Obenski, Jessica Olewine, Devan Pepe, Tyler Reimer, Nathaniel Rex, Innacience Rosado, Stephan Scheib, Nina Schnyder, Zebulon Shiffert, Floyd Snyder, Andrew Tarafas, Amber Thomas, Jeremie Tomkins 10th Grade: Erika Algard, Jose Avila, Race Barry, Devin Becker, Rebecca Blocker, Jakob Connell, Thomas Dooley, Rebecca Evans, Noah Freudenberger, Sage Hargreaves, Taylor Herman, Nicole Jacoby, Cameron

Kates, Gavin Kemery, Beth Kern, Alyssa Lewis, Alexis Merkle, Meghan Miller-Brown, Israel Moore, Zachary Moore-Ohlson, Ashley Mulcahy, Abigail Obenski, Alexis Papay, Daniel Patterson, Zachary Rex, Nicholas Roth, Jacob Sipos, Cheyenne Smith, Kayla Sompel, Phoebe Thomasco, Chelsea Vermeulen 9th Grade: Ashley Anderson, Rebecca Barley, Dylan Berger, Michael Berger, Ashton Bevans, Everette Bevans, David Custer, Wyatt Delans, Joseph Egan, Jessica Evans, Ryan Farber, Tanner Filchner, Danielle Gochenauer, Meghan Handwerk, Ryan Hoffer, Breanna Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Sara Hunsicker, Karlyna Kemery, Jennifer Knerr, Shelby Kreglow, Maddie Ligenza, Monica Mankos, Nicholas Miller, Lena Morales, Samantha Olewine, Emily Rex, Tyler Roth, Elline

Santos, Robert Schaeffer, Jeremy Schmick, Ashleigh Sell, Kiera Shellhammer, Andrea Snyder, Ashley Wilk High Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Alexandra Abruzzi, Daniel Abruzzi, Alexis Barrett, Marc Beleno, Austin Berger, Shannon Deforest, Roberta Ehritz, Hayden Falenwolfe, Jenna Forker, Rachel Hams, Tyler Hughes, Kortney Jones, Nicholas Kaercher, Kelcie Kramer, Dian McKinney, Jeffrey Menjivar, Abigail Messinger, Sandra Moran, Jetmira Mujovic, Travis Nelmes, Bradley Owens, Rebecca Owens, Rachel Pappas, Leah Petre, Marissa Ruth, Abbey Sauerwine, Brook Seyler, Austin Steigerwalt, Benjamin Strohl, Nicholas Szuchyt

11th Grade: Bryce Brinker, Melanie Campbell, Alexandra Continued on Page 22

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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll Continued from Page 21 Garcia, Destiny Henry, Amy Hinkle, Brent Novitsky, Scarlet Ojeda, Drake Pristash, Ambur Ringler, Keith Schmidt, Dakota Schweitzer, Tyler Shellhammer, John Taylor, Cheyenne Troxell, Nicholas Young 10th Grade: Madison Bellesfield, Ethan Caldwell, Parker Dawe, Briana Decker, Noah Hankee, Cheyenne Mazzocca, Matthew Romig, Nicholas Uebele 9th Grade: Brianna Beatty, Quinn Benner, Alyssa Dominguez, Jocilyn Duschak, Anthony Evangelist, Danielle Fleming, Mason Gossy, Annabel Hillegas, Robert Kibler, Jacob F Kistler, Gaige

Miller, David Neff, Skye Schaffer, Cassandra Snyder, Taylor Sook, Star Stragratanio, Jaelese Vargas, James Yoder Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Nicholas Buresh, Wen Chen, Giulia Cozzi, Kody Crotsley, Tyler Dibilio, Keeli Filer, Kaitlyn Foust, Angelique Godown, Julian Gonzalez, Kayla Jones, Samatha Kern, Scott Kulp, Shelby Lewis, Jacob Moser, Shauna Rausch, Megan Reppert, Tayler Rhoades, Gage Rice, Kayla Seibert, Makayla Snyder, Kaitlin Stefanski, Kelsey Stoss, Anthony Stragratanio, Chance Trantham, Mackenzie Witmer

11th Grade: Austin Arnold, Brenton Baker, Cassidy Barrett, Joshua Conner, Kaytee Doll, Jonathan Everitt, Ryan Feifel, Derek Ferrer, Alyssa Fritzinger, Quintin George, Katelyn Hugo, Brandon Kresge, Sabrina Lunderman, Nicholas Magliane, Brian Neff, Benjamin Peterson, Edward Reynolds, Ryan Rubio, Brian Scheetz, Chelsea S. Snyder, Nathan Snyder, Anthony Wagner, Melissa Weiss, Jackson Yelinek, Nathan Ziegler 10th Grade: Gavin Bachman, Paige Bachman, Kassandra Beller, Kayla Belles, Samantha Brown, Collin Bush, Gage Christ, Calista

Church, Veronica Green, Crystal Greiss, Nichole Henritzy, Travis Hoffman, Cole Kovalchick, Jordan Long, Brian Lutz, Evan Meixsell, Cheyenne Schaffer, Crystal Schaller, Haley Schlegel, Brandon Smith, Kasey Wayda, Cassie Zaleski 9th Grade: Gavin Bauer, Cody Becker, Dorian Beil, Stephanie Carlo-Padilla, Todd Hartranft, Kellen Hendrix, Katelyn Hughes, Jacob Kistler, Ian McFarland, Jackie Ni, Zion Schellenberg, Kyle Schmoyer, Nicholas Sodl, Jason Troxell, Samantha Wanamaker, Ashley Wilcrout, Uzair Williams

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Holiday Open House at Lehigh Gap Nature Center

Submitted by Dan Kunkle A Holiday Open House will be held at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1-3:30 p.m. Members, friends, and neighbors are welcome to visit the Osprey House for an afternoon of fun, crafts, and refreshments.

Bill and Lorraine Mineo will lead a workshop in using greens and grape vines to make holiday wreaths and swags starting at 1 p.m. Bring clippers and last year’s grape vine wreath if possible. We will also make pine cone bird feeders with the kids and some other crafts. Bring a small plate of your favorite holiday snacks or cookies to share.

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a member supported, wildlife conservation organization with its office located at the Osprey House in Lehigh Gap north of Slatington. For more information about the Center and its programs, contact them at 610-760-8889, lgnc@ptd.net, or check their web site at http://lgnc.org.

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PASR’s Northampton Chapter Named a Three-Star Chapter

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Additionally, the school retiree volunteers in Northampton County received top honors for their work in providing a broad array of social opportunities for members and for expanding and improving the information that they regularly provide to both members and nonmembers of the association. The association was pleased to note that no other local organization received a greater number of awards this year, enabling Northampton members to claim the distinction of being a “three-star chapter”—only one of seven statewide. In addition, of PASR’s 76 chapters around the country, only two chapters achieved two-star status, and only 11 chapters attained one-star recognition.

PASR’s Executive Director Richard C. Rowland commended Northampton Chapter for its accomplishments: “Our organization’s mission, to serve others in need and help one another enjoy retirement, is clearly in your hearts. You are certainly benefiting your communities with all

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that you are doing to serve the needs of public education employees, the youth, the infirmed, and the hungry. We all know that in doing these great things, you are helping each other better enjoy the retirements you earned from your public school service.”

For more information about Northampton Chapter and the many services this exceptional chapter provides, please contact Chapter President Ruby A. Ifkowitz at drifko@ptd.net or at 610-767-1494.

Joke Corner

What A Girl Wants For Christmas The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when Emily, a young lady around 20 years old walked up and sat on his lap. Now, we all know that Santa doesn’t usually take requests from adults, but she smiled very nicely at him, so he asked her, “What do you want for Christmas?”

“Something for my mother, please,” replied Emily sweetly.

“Something for your mother? Well, that’s very loving and thoughtful of you,” smiled Santa.

“What do would you like me to bring her?”

Without turning a hair, Emily answered quickly, “A son-in-law.”

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Senior Citizens Corner Slatington Senior Community Center 425 Kuntz Street, Slatington 610-767-1250 Activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Pinochle - First and third Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis.

The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45 a.m.

Lehigh County Hot Meals Reservations: 610-767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

12/5 – Gingered pork, mashed potatoes, peas, wheat bread, banana.

12/6 – Baked mac & cheese, stewed tomatoes, tossed salad, multigrain bread, baked apples.

12/9 – Vegetable lasagna meatball w/sauce, green beans, dinner roll, tropical fruit.

12/10 – BBQ beef rib, buttered noodles, carrots, hamburger roll, apple wedges.

12/11 – Marinated chicken, wild rice, Mediterranean veggies, rye bread, chocolate chip

Bechtel’s Pharmacy Inc. 302 Main St. Slatington

Influenza – Attacking a Serious Issue Head-On Wellness Series Lecture

Tuesday, Dec. 17 @ 7 p.m.

Slatington Public Library 650 Main St. 610-767-6461 Sponsored Sponsored by by Bechtel’s Pharmacy Light snacks and and drinks drinks will be be provided. provided.

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12/12 – Ham loaf, butter corn, whipped yams, wheat bread, plumb.

12/13 – Baked white fish, augratin potatoes, vegetable medley, wheat bread, fruit cocktail.

12/16 – Grilled hamburger, baked beans, American blend veggies, hamburger roll, pear.

12/17 – Christmas dinner: Baked ham w/ pineapple sauce, mashed yams, French green beans, wheat bread, dessert.

12/18 – BBQ chicken, barley rice, peas, rye bread, angel food cake.

12/19 – Yankee pot roast, oven roasted potatoes, cauliflower, wheat bread, diced pears.

Palmerton Senior Center 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton Activities at the Center: Monday – Pinochle, penny games Tuesday – Bingo Wednesday – Penny games Thursday – Pinochle, penny games Friday – Bingo Palmerton MENU For meal reservations, please call prior to 9:30 a.m. the day before. 610-826-4505.

12/5 – BBQ pork chop 12/6 – Crumb top baked fish 12/9 – Roast turkey 12/10 – Salisbury steak 12/11 – Corn chowder soup, oven fried chicken 12/12 – Stuffed cabbage 12/13 – Pork & peppers 12/16 – Swiss steak 12/17 – Chicken & stuffing bake 12/18 – CLOSED – Van trip 12/19 – Herbed chicken 12/20 – Roast turkey 12/23 – Roast beef 12/24 – Lentil soup, Spaghetti w/meat sauce 12/25 – CLOSED – Christmas 12/26 – Baked ham 12/27 – Meatloaf

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

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

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

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Northampton County Area on Aging Visit these Senior Centers and participate in activities daily. Call for meal reservations and details.

MENU For meal reservations, please call the center.

12/5 – Macaroni & cheese, stewed tomatoes, romaine salad w/ranch dressing, wheat bread w/ margarine, carrot cake.

12/6 – Chicken vegetable soup, pork BBQ on a bun, potato chips, pasta salad, cranberry oatmeal cookie.

12/9 – Chili con carne, cheddar cheese garnish over bread bowl, cream cucumber salad, applesauce.

12/10 – Cream of mushroom soup, baked smoked ham, candied sweet potatoes, country vegetable blend, rye bread w/margarine, pumpkin roll.

12/11 – Veal Fricassee, wide noodles, corn, bread w/margarine, tropical fruit.

12/12 – Navy bean soup, Tuscan turkey breast in seasoned sauce, PA Dutch stuffing, green peas, bread w/margarine, dark sweet red cherries.

12/13 – Chicken pot pie, seasoned carrots, salad w/French dressing, roll w/margarine, fresh clementine.

12/16 – Minestrone soup, tater tot casserole, creamed corn, bread w/margarine, fresh fruit cup.

12/17 – Smoked sausage, country fried potatoes/ egg, mixed vegetables, bread w/margarine, birthday cake, vanilla ice cream.

12/18 – BBQ pulled pork croquette w/gravy, mashed potatoes, picked beets, bread w/ margarine, tapioca pudding.

12/19 – Chicken Francais, mashed potatoes, green beans almandine, molded fruit salad, roll w/margarine, triple chocolate tiger cake.

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12/5 – 10:30 –11:30 a.m. - Sing for America Christmas Show 12/6 – CLOSED 12/9 – Cards, puzzles, coffee break; 12 p.m. Lunch 12/10 – Cards, puzzles; 10 a.m. – Morning stretch; 12 p.m. - Lunch 12/11 – Cards, puzzles; 10:40 a.m. – Kindergarten bingo; 12 p.m. - Lunch 12/12 – Cards, puzzles; 10 a.m. – stretch; Bakery corner 12/13 – Cards, puzzles, needlecraft; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; bingo 12/16 – Cards, puzzles, coffee break; 12 p.m. Lunch 12/17 – Cards, puzzles; 10 a.m. – stretch; 11 a.m.

– Library; 12 p.m. – Lunch, December birthdays 12/18 – Cards, puzzles; 10 a.m. – penny bingo; 12 p.m. – Lunch 12/19 – Christmas party, 10:30 a.m. – special visitor Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut Street Bath, PA Director: Susan Miller Hours 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lunch is served at 11:30. Call for a reservation 610-837-1931.

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Senior Citizens Corner Continued from Page 27 12/5 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, stained glass; 10:15 a.m. – sing-a-long; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. – penny bingo 12/6 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, puzzles; 10 a.m. - Council meeting; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:15 p.m. – Pinochle, games 12/9 – 9 a.m. – cards, games, puzzles; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; Monday Funday with Joann 12/10 – 9 a.m. – pool, cards, games; 10 a.m.

Children from St. Jon’s Nursery School; 11:30 a.m.

– Lunch; 12:30 p.m. - bingo 12/11 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, puzzles and sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. – crafts/ceramics 12/12 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, stained glass; 10:15 a.m. – sing-a-long; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. – penny bingo 12/13 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, and puzzles; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:15 p.m. – pinochle, games 12/16 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, puzzles; 11:00 a.m. - Lunch 12/17 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games; 9:30 a.m. – art class; 9:45 a.m. – exercise; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. - bingo 12/18 – 9 a.m. – Pool, cards, games, puzzles and

Real Estate Auction 12 p.m. Sat, Dec. 14 8647 Rextown Rd., Slatington

Opening Bid $60,000 Guaranteed “SOLD” at or above the opening bid.

2100 SF - Brick Cape Cod with detached 2 car garage on a 1 acre lot. Home has 4 brs, 1.5 baths, huge eat-in kit, lr with brick fireplace, full basement, hardwood floors. Home is dated, will need some updating and refreshing.

Open House: 12-2 Sat & Sun, December 7th & 8th.

Directions: From Slatington take Rte 873 N, turn left on Mountain Rd, go 2 miles and turn left on Rextown Rd.

sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 a.m. – Lunch; 12:30 p.m. – crafts/ceramics 12/19 – Christmas Party at the Center Cherryville Senior Center Director: Nina Weiss Meal Reservations: 610-767-2977 by 9:30 a.m.

Hours 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.

12/5 – Trip to Shady Maple 12/6 – 12:15 p.m. – bingo; St. Nicholas Day 12/9 – 12:15 p.m. - bingo 12/10 – 12:30 p.m. – Now you have it, now you don’t 12/11 – 12:!5 p.m. - bingo 12/12 – Name that Holiday Song; 12:15 p.m. – stretch/exercise 12/13 – 12:15 p.m. – bingo; St. Lucia Day 12/16 – 12:15 p.m. bingo, Beethoven’s Birthday 12/17 – Birthday cake and ice cream 12/18 – 12:00 p.m. – Library exchange; 12:30 p.m.

Rob Ballenoff with Christmas music 12/19 – Christmas meal & party with visit from Santa

Happy Birthday Karen Christman - 56 on Dec. 2 Josh George - 17 on Dec. 2 Kenny Eck, Jr. - 31 on Dec. 3 Landon Mitchell - 4 on Dec. 6 Robert Deutsch, Jr. - 40 on Dec. 15 Kathleen Weinman - 90 on Dec. 17 Stephen Vrablic - 78 on Dec. 21 Hayley Leslie - 12 on Dec. 21 Linda Rehrig - 61 on Dec. 21 Michelle Bilder - 45 on Dec. 25 Juliana Fenstermaker - 14 on Dec. 29 Mark Bilder - 42 on Dec. 30

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Northampton Area High School Honor Roll Grade 9 Distinguished Honors Jared Angerman, Emma Angle, Mary Angle, Dylan Baird, Sophie Bischof, Lee Bryant, Alexis Christein, William Coccia, Patricia Dalton, Sara Demczyszyn, Amanda Dietz, Michael Duffield, Jessica Fantasia, Morgan Fehnel, Anna Filchner, Lucas Foulk, Deja Frazier, Lyndsey Gallagher, Ariana Gambler, Kaitlyn Gardineer, Ethan Hartley, Madison Heffelfinger, Jonathan Helm, Bryanne Horn, Elizabeth Horn, Anthony Huffsmith, Brooke Ingram, Conlan Keefe, Dante Kintz, Riley Kirkpatrick, Chelsea Kocher, Katelyn Lahr, Cecelia LeBus, Sonja MacLees, Carly Masonheimer, Lauren Mickley, Dylan Miklas, Dana Miller, Dana Morykan, Brandy Moser, Cassandra Motyka, James Moyer, Jillian Muthard,

Matthew Peluszak, Amanda Pisko, Falisity Rarick, Casey Repsher, Brooke Rickert, Naomi Rieth, Meredith Roe, Kenley Rogers, Devon Saul, Sarah Schaffer, Sadie Schlichting, Colin Schucker, Kyle Serman, Alexander Skrapits, Teague Smith, Hannah Snoke, Daniel Thomas, Austin Trunzo, Paighton Wagner, Caleb Wuchter, Adrieanna Young, McKayla Zimmerman High Honors Alexis Anthony, Chad Azar, Tyrus Bahrman, Caleb Bealer, Anthony Belsky, Sophia Benes, Megan Bobo, Patrick Bodnar, Tierra Brandon, Myranda Burkit, Anthony Burns, Logan Buskaritz, Anthony Caiazzo, Sara Cesanek, Abigail Clawson, Kyle Collina, Breaunna ColonnaDotter, Lexi Cosenza, Maya Costanzo, Sarah Covert, Alexandra

DaRoja, Jovani DatisCordero, Taylor Deutsch, Kaitlynn Ebert, Emilie Ernst, Larry Eyre, Benjamin Fickinger, Zachary Fisher, Gavyn Frankenfield, Karissa Frey-Woroniak, Gabrielle Gallo, Carson Gantz, Vincent Gehret, Joshua Geosits, Tyler Geroulo, Vincent Gonsalves, Alexandra Granitz, Austin Graver, Kamryn Grube, Sarah Grube, Mia Guadagnino, Lauren Haggerty, Trevor Hanuschak, Keith Hartman, Courtney Hartzell, Ciana Heckman, Jessica Hendricks, Brianna Herstine, Madison Higgins, Philip Hunsicker, Thomas Irvin, Dominic Jackson, Tara James, Kennedy Jamicky, Christina Karabiyik, Haylie Klausen, Ashley Kunsman, Antonia Labrise, Natalie LaCoe, Lucas Larkin, Sara Lechner, Nicholas

Longenbach, Adrian Mast, Melissa Mayer, Alexis Meixsell, Nickolas Miller, Cade Moisey, Hallie Muffley, Melvin Nguyen, Isaac Njenga, Hanna Novobilski, Nicholas Orlando, Jasmine Pavlinsky, Nicole Peploe, Brandon Peters, Thomas Pierce, Ryan Reed, Rebecca Reese, Ryan Rimple, Alessandra Russo, Caleigh Savage, Miranda Shattah, Michael Shetayh, Trent Smith, Rachel Stoll, Chelsey Stover, Danielle Straub, Mackenzie Strunk, Julia Taby, Owen Thoma, Alyssa Tomsic, Hailey Traupman, Makenna Tretter, Joseph Velez, Steven Volk, Jaclyn Wackley Honors Ashley Barrasso, Austin Bellesfield, Anthony Bickel, Kathryn Boehm, Austin Brooks, Christopher Croll, Tyler

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Northampton Area High School Honor Roll Continued from Page 29 Diaz, Tyler Eckhart, Ronny Flick, Alexis Frey, Ryan Galusha, CarolAnn Gillish, John Grather, Gabrielle Guerrera, Daniel Heckman, Morgan Heffelfinger, Taylor Heffner, Frank Hudak, Anna Keffer, Kelly Kern, Skyla Kunkle, Cecilyn Lehman, Grace Lewis, Abraham Marte, Brendon Martinez, Robert McDonnell, Dylan Mellor, Joshua Millan, Morgan Mondschein, Richard Moore, Marissa Ristaino, Joshua Rumble, Cori Schiffert, Sarah Schisler, Wyatt Shoop, Maaz Siddiqi, Hailey Silfies, Amanda Stec, Cy Stoudt, Joseph Tocci, Erin Unangst, Madison Vetter, Ryan Weisenberger, Genna Wetzel, Kylee Ziegler

Grade 10 Distinguished Honors Nicole Beers, Troy Belzecky, Joel Benko, Katie Bortz, Annalise Christy, Ian Csencsits, Sophia Eckroth, Auria Enright, Joseph Fehr, Nicholas Gutekunst, Madison Hansen, Morgan Hassler, Megan Heffelfinger, Samantha Heffelfinger, Tyler Heft, Miah Hornyak, Elizabeth Horvath, Elijah Ives, Makenzie Kistler, Logan Koehler, Skylar Kostick, Jasmine Kraftician, Nathan Kranzley, Alexandra Kuchinos, Adam Kuronya, Emily Landis, Trisha Landis, Caylin Marth, Colin Marth, Shey Marth, Colton Maxwell, Melody Mayer, Luke Minnich, Bryan Morris, Caleb Mullen, Jaid Munczinski,

Kaitlyn Nemes, Zachary Ohmacht, Rebecca Pace, Reily Piotrowski, Gabriella Pizzoferrato, Rachael Pursell, Jordyn Raidline, David Rehrig, Noah Rindock, Ashley Rinker, Eric Schell, Kiersten Schmall, Scott Schmidt, Clare Schultes, Emily Schwartz, Ethan Schwartz, Abigail Shirer, Dakota Shoop, Julia Skrapits, Tanner Smith, Sarah Spengler, Lauren Sterner, Kirstin Stettler, Megan Walter, Trevor Wentz, Janelle Winchester, Corey Woomer, Mikayla Xander High Honors Troy Adams, Luke Altemose, Charlie Amore, Steven Andrews, Ian Arroyo, Kayla Baab, Larissa Babicz, Courtney

Baltz, Tyler Behler, Logan Biechy, Ryan Bird, Taylor Blazinsky, Michael Bodnar, Cassandra Bordelean, Justin Bragg, Kelby Breitfeller, Hunter Brink, Rebecca Brown, Danielle Bucha, Haylie Burkit, Kendall Chilcoat, Nikolas Collina, Michalla Costenbader, Bradley Crouse, Shannon Dalton, Jack Daniels, Serina Danner, Wyatt Davidson, Joseph Davis, Dallas DeRosa, Claudia DiFrancesca, Brett Dreher, Kyle Dunn-Herbert, Paige Eaton, Julianna Fermato, Ryan Folland, Larissa Follweiler, Jaclyn Frey, Karlee Frey, Karen Fuica, Samantha Gestl, Austin Gillette, Allyson Gilmore, Claire Gogel, Jasmine Gonzalez, Courtney Grasser, Jade

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Spread the Good Word New Church Available in Northampton County

Submitted by Chris Sweifel Radiant Church was created with unchurched people in mind. Radiant's Pastor, Rev. Rob Zweifel, wants it to be a place that unchurched people love to attend. What does he mean by "unchurched?"

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

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

Sunday morning worship services will be held at Regal Cinema, 3720 Easton-Nazareth Highway,

Easton. Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; doors open at 8:30 a.m. Four-week series "The Most Important Thing" began in November.

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

Church Services at Covenant United Methodist Church in Klecknersville Submitted by Jackie Mohman Covenant United Methodist Church invites the community to join weekly services; contemporary service is held at 8 a.m., traditional worship service is at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School for all ages is held at 9:15 a.m. If you and/or your children would like to attend, but do not have transportation, please contact the church office at 610-837-7517 between 9-12 a.m., Mon.-Thurs. to give your information so that Covenant can arrange transportation to and from the church for you and/or your children.

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A Night of

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 6:00 PM In the Ministry Center

The holidays can be both exciting and stressful.

Celebrations, shopping, family gatherings, exchanging gifts----are among the many activities of the season. For some the holiday is a time of rejoicing, others face it with dread due to less than ideal situations that they may be encountering. At Bethany we have professional counselors to assist you in working through the stress. Call the church office for more information at 610.767.1239.

You & your entire family are invited to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGH CANDLELIGHTT SERVICES Sunday, December 22 at 6:00 pm or

Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00 pm Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Drive Cherryville, PA 18035 610.767.1239 - www.bethanywes.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 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 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church 840 Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity EC Church Slatington, 610-760-2090 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:15 a.m. grades 3-12 Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

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

7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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As As the the apostle apostle Paul Paul shared shared with with King King Agrippa Agrippa of of his his remarkable remarkable conconversion to Jesus Christ, the king was convicted of his own spiritual version to Jesus Christ, the king was convicted of his own spiritual need need (Acts 26). Paul recounted how Jesus appeared to him and told him that (Acts 26). recounted howtoJesus appearedwho to him and told him and that he was to Paul preach the Gospel the unsaved “should repent he was preach the Gospel to the unsaved who and “should repent and turn to to God.” Agrippa was emotionally moved replied, “Almost thou persuadest me towas be aemotionally Christian.” moved Almost--how tragic! He came turn to God.” Agrippa and replied, “Almost so close but was yet so far afrom being saved!

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He came the only one who was almost saved! so Aclose but was yet so far from being saved!

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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, 2013, 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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Winter is a beautiful season if you can get past the biting cold, treacherous black ice, and holiday traffic. On the days where you can simply enjoy it for what it is, there’s nothing better than relaxing by the fire with a good book and a steaming mug of hot chocolate while the snow drifts lazily to the ground outside. Even though we haven’t yet reached the depth of the frigid months ahead, it’s fun to look forward to all the ways to have fun (while freezing) during winter!

—Danielle Tepper

Step 1: Keep Warm Winter fashion is all about the layers. (No such thing as too many sweaters, am I right?) But with all those fashionable scarves and boots burning a hole in your wallet, you might be looking for something cute and cheap to keep yourself toasty. Get ready to get crafty with these DIY accessories.

• Bow Headband:

Take a pair of thick woolen tights and cut both legs in the middle that measure the width of your head. Cut another piece 10 cm wide. Lay each long piece flat, and then fold them in to meet in the middle. Slip one side into the other and fold the outside edge in for a neat hem. Hand stitch or machine sew it in place. Repeat with other head-sized piece of material so that you have two headbands. Place one on top of the other, seams together in the middle. Pinch the top headband and top layer of bottom headband to create a bow. Take the smaller piece of tights and fold in both edges to make it look neat. Place it on your pinched bow and pull both edges to the back to create the middle of your bow. Stitch together at the back.

• Sweater Mittens:

Flip an old thick sweater inside out. Put your hand on the sweater to measure how big it should be and use chalk to trace around. Make sure to make it slightly bigger to allow room to sew. Cut out the mitten shape. Trace this shape on the other part of the sweater, so that the gloves are equal and cut. Sew together around the edges. Flip the glove back right side out. (H/T BuzzFeed)

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Step 2: Hunker Down Grab your blankets and your chilly little children and snuggle up for a snow day afternoon with these animated wintry kids’ films.

Frozen (2013): The latest adorable adventure from Disney Bambi (1942): masterminds, this is the tale of Parents will remember “fearless optimist Anna [who] teams the delightful scene up with Kristoff in an epic journey, where Bambi encounters encountering Everest-like conditions, ice for the first time. and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, 101 Dalmatians whose icy powers have trapped the (1961): The dogs’ kingdom in eternal winter.” (IMDb. long trek through the com) The flick hit theaters Nov. 27. snow is one of the best Check your local listings for show in this classic tail, er, times and ticket info. tale.

Ice Age (2002): A band of misfits joins together to survive a natural disaster.

Happy Feet (2006): Everyone’s favorite dancing penguin can’t sing, but he can move—move humans to love penguins, that is.

Step 3: Drink Up Let’s toast to the delightfully delicious drink recipes that make the rounds this time of year. When the seasonal blues kick in, use these for your 21+ pick-me-ups:

Spiced Pumpkin Cider (For 2)

• 1 cup pumpkin puree • 2.5 cups apple cider • 1/3 cup spiced rum • 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • 1 cinnamon stick In a large pot, mix together the pumpkin puree, apple cider, pumpkin pie spice and the cinnamon stick. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes. If mixture is too thick, add additional cider or water to thin it out. Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove clumps and cinnamon stick. Add rum and mix. Serve warm.

Gingered Cider Hot Toddy (For 1)

• 2 cups apple cider • 1 bag of tea (flavor of choice) • 1 tbsp honey • 1/8 tsp ginger • 1 slice of lemon • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 shot spirit of choice Microwave the cider in a mug until hot. Steep tea bag in cider for 3-5 minutes. Add in honey and ginger. Stir with cinnamon stick. Leave it in afterward. Add shot of spirit. Top with lemon slice.

Winter Sangria (Serves 4) • 1 large navel orange, sliced • 1 large apple, chopped • 1 large pear, chopped • Arils of 1 pomegranate • 2 cinnamon sticks • 1.5 bottles red wine • 2 cups sparkling pomegranate soda • 1/2 cup brandy • 1/2 cup sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Add orange slices, apples, pears, cinnamon sticks and pomegranate arils to the bottom of a big pitcher. Pour wine, pomegranate soda, brandy, sugar and vanilla extract over top. Mix well. Refrigerate approximately 1 hour before serving.

(H/T BuzzFeed)

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EVENTS Holiday Craft Fair & Flea Mkt, Tri-Boro Sportsmen, 21st/ Canal St, Northampton, Sun Dec 8, 9 a.m. -2 p.m., Performances by NASD Orchestra & Chorus, Door Prizes, Pics w/ Santa, Kitchen Open, Vendors Wanted, 610 -730-9009 (12/5) Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale Dec. 14, 2012. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1335 Old Carriage Rd. Kreidersville, 9 am to 12 pm. $8.00 lb. Hosted by Women of ELCA FMI 610-262-9517.

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FOR SALE 2009 Toyota Yaris, 117k, original owner, runs great, excellent fuel economy, 3 sets of tires (2 all season, 1 winter), heated seats, inspection till 06/2014. $6500 OBO. 610-762-9221 (12/5) 3 Tall Display Cabinets – Black Lacquer w/ Gold Trim. 2 cabinets measure (75” H x 28” W x 17 1/2” D) 1 cabinet measures (75”H x 20 1/2”W x 17 1/2”D). All 3 have a backlit top enclosure w/ 2 Glass Doors, Large Open Middle Area, adjustable shelf, and enclosed bottom w/ 2 solid doors. All are in EXCELLENT condition.

Asking $475 for all 3 O.B.O. Call Ron @ 610-390-2926 (12/5) Building Demolition, Recycling and Disposal. Specializing in old houses, barns, garages and additions. PA096869.

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Fisher Boys – Religious – Bird Bath – Windmills – Wish Well – Dollhouse – Park Benchs and Much More! Call 610-739-1603 or 610-739-1414 (1/2) FIREWOOD for sale- split seasoned, mixed woods no pine. $180.00 dump trailer load. $100.00 1/2 trailer load. for more info call 484-426-3755. (12/19) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $51.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/19) Holiday Goodies – Pumpkin roll $10. 5 dz. Cookie assortment $18. Kiffles and Nut Tossies $4.50 dz. Cut out cookies $4 dz. Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Sugar and Snowballs $3 dz. Peanut butter blossoms $3.50 dz. Mini Cream Cheese Cupcakes $3.25 dz. Clear Toy Pops $6 dz. Other candy available. Berlinsville Area. Call 610-392-1843 (12/5) Rough Cut Firewood – for outside wood boilers, mix of hardwood and pine. Free Local Delivery. Call 610-7677119(12/19)

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AVON - Interested in buying/ selling Avon? Buy products at demo prices. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: www.youravon.com/lsymons or call Lucia 610-767-0896 (1/14) HVAC Technician -Growing residential company seeking

Nate Cert. tech. Salary based on experience. Call 610-8373620 or email allairsolutions@ rcn.com. (12/19)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartment -2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $735 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (12/19) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$125/ week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Upcharge for A/C and on-premise parking.

Internet avail. Furnished effic. & apts. $135-$150/week. Smoking on porches only, no pets.

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Resident Manager. Call 610760-0700. (12/19) Room for Rent – Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean & Quiet. Call 610-767-5864, after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (12/5) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (12/5)

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Chimneys – Repointing, Rebuild, Repairs. No Job too Small! Call Pete at 610-574-9771 Fully Licensed and Insured (12/5) Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

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WANTED All Antiques – Furniture, Dishes, Crocks, Quilts, Fabrics, Holiday Items, Rugs, Post Cards, Sterling Silver, Slate, & Military Items, Toys & Jewelry.

DAVE IRONS ANTIQUES. 610262-9335 (12/19) ALWAYS SCOUTING – ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES – Indian, Harley, American, European, & Select Japanese.

Small to Large Ratrods, etc.

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

Scotty Aero Campers. CA$H NOW! 570-325-5727 (12/5) BUYING! BUYING! BUYING! - ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COMPLETE SETS FROM 1909- 2012. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR FACTORY SEALED SETS! CALL 610-7030790 TODD (1/17)

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Buying Guitars, Accordions, Old Amplifiers, Saxophones, Drums, Horns, Violins, Most Older Musical Instruments. Local Pick-up. Call Mike 330-3677100 (12/5)

Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-7679135 (12/19)

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 (12/19)

WANTED! Your Used Guns or Gun Parts! Any condition: Good, Not so Good, or even plain old junk. WE buy, sell, trade, and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rt. 873, Slatington, PA 18080. 610767-9046 (12/19)

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. (1/3)

Becky’s Drive In Fundraiser raises $18,355 for Dream Come True.

PRAYER

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Thank you, St. Jude, for this prayer has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank You. (B.S.) (12/5)

Barbara Finley, Becky's Employee, presenting a check from the 26th Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show held out the Drive in. Pictured here with co-host-George Roberts. The event raised $18,355.00 for The Blue Ridge Chapter of Dream Come True. -Submitted by Cindy Deppe

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Touch of Dutch Schtilli Nacht! Heilichi Nacht!

Es Grischtdaaglied, Schtilli Nacht, iss bschaffe warre im Yaahr, 1816, vum Yosef Mohr, en gadollischer Brieschder, un’s waar in Hochdeitsch gschriwwe. Zwee Yaahr schpeeder hot sei Freind, der Franz Gruber, die Leier zammegsetzt. Es Lied waar erscht gsunge warre Grischtowed sell Yaahr, am Yosef Mohr seinre Karrich an Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Oscht-reich. Ich wa drei Vaerschde, der erscht, der sechst un der zwett, vum Yosef Mohr seinre Hochdeitsch do neischreiwe. (Ich hab sie gewaehlt, zidder as die drei Vaerschde in seller Ordning vum John F. Young iwwersetzt waare warre fer unser Englisch Lied mache.) Die Stille Nacht Gesellschaft, wu heidesdaag aa in Oberndorf iss, hot em Mohr sei Leid iwwersetzt in Englisch, awwer yuscht fer die Meening verschteh, net fer’s singe. Sell kommt neegscht dohin.

Denn hawwich gedenkt, as verleicht ich em Mohr sei Leid en bissel iwwersetze kann in unser Deitsch. Awwer ich weess yuscht en wennichi Hochdeitsch; so wie kann mer saage, „It was an adventure!“ in Deitsch? Ich hab in Waddebicher un Grammarbicher neigeguckt

un was ich zammegeduh hab, kennt dihr’s lese unnich der Englisch Iwwersetzing. Sei so gut, loss mich wisse, eb’s gemechlicher gemacht hot fer die Hochdeitsch verschteh, odder dihr meh verhuddelt warre sin.

[The Christmas carol, Silent Night, was created

by Joseph Mohr, a Catholic priest, in 1816, and it was written in High German. Two years later his friend, Franz Gruber, composed the melody. The carol was first sung on Christmas eve that year in Joseph Mohr’s church at Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. I will include three verses, the first, the sixth, and the second, of Joseph Mohr’s High German here. (I chose them because those three verses, in that order, were translated by John F. Young, to create our English version.) The Silent Night Society, which today is also in Oberndorf, translated Mohr’s carol into English, but just for the [literal] meaning, not metrically. Their translation will follow the High German.

Then I thought that perhaps I could do some translating of Mohr’s German into our Dutch. But I know just a little Std German; so how can one say, “It was an adventure!” in Dutch? I looked in dictionaries and grammar books, and what I put together, follows the English translation. Please let me know if that made it easier to understand the High German or if you became more confused.]

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Hochdeitsch (High German) 1. Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!

Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute heilige Paar.

Holder Knab im lockigten Haar, Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh! Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh! 2. Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!

Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Alleluja, Tönt es laut bei Ferne und Nah: Jesus der Retter ist da!

Jesus der Retter ist da!

3. Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!

Gottes Sohn! O wie lacht Lieb´ aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da schlägt uns die rettende Stund´.

Jesus in deiner Geburt!

Jesus in deiner Geburt!

Englisch (English) 1. Silent night! Holy night!

All are sleeping, alone and awake Only the intimate holy pair, Lovely boy with curly hair, Sleep in heavenly peace!

Sleep in heavenly peace!

2. Silent night! Holy night!

To shepherds it was first made known By the angel, Alleluia; Sounding forth loudly far and near: Jesus the Savior is here!

Jesus the Savior is here!

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3. Silent night! Holy night!

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Jesus at your birth!

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Unser Deitsch (PA German) 1. Schtilli Nacht! Heilichi Nacht!

Alles schloft; leenich g’wacht Yuscht es lieblich hochheilich Paar.

Liewer Bu mit grolliche Haar, Schlof in himmlische Ruh! Schlof in himmlische Ruh! 2. Schtilli Nacht! Heilichi Nacht! ’Hieder erscht kundgemacht Dar’ch der Engel Alleluye, Schall es laut hie un aa her: Yesus der Redder iss do!

Yesus der Redder iss do!

3. Schtilli Nacht! Heilichi Nacht!

Gottes Soh! O wie lacht Lieb aus deinem gettlichem Mund, Des schlaggt uns die Redding Schtund.

Yesus in deine Gebort!

Yesus in deine Gebort!

[Not all Dutch words would fit metrically, so I left some Std German rather than change the metrics.

You can discern their meanings by looking at the Silent Night Society’s English translation.]

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Northampton Area High School Honor Roll Continued from Page 30 Green, Justin Gross, Meghan Hemingway, Collin Hoffman, Megan Holihan, Rebecca Huber, Abigail James, Austin Jones, Steven Kemmerer, Katrina Kern, Angelica Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kromer, Ashley Kuronya, Alexa Lebeduik, Briana Lewis, Ian Luberti, Jolene Makovsky, Hannah Messinger, Laura Metz, Jacquelyn Michalski, Jonathan Miller, Sage Minton, Zachary Mishko, Maura Moser, Sarah Mottau, Tucker Muffley, Haley Murphy, Nathaniel Myers, Noah Neyer, Kelly Novogratz, Mikayla Owen, Sara Pease, Joelle Perelli, Janiya Punzalan, Andrew Ramos, Thomas Reinhard, Melissa Reph, Jacob Rodriguez, Katelyn Ruth, Jakob Santos, Seth Schaller, Nicklas Schreiber, Amanda Schultz, Mark Schuon, Julia Serensits, Nicholas Serensits, Claire Sharga, Zachary Shupe, Andrew Shupp, Dakota Smith, CJ Solt, William Stackhouse, Lydia Stein, Collin Stettler, Elizabeth Stonewall, Aislinn Sweeney, Morgan Tauber, Kevin Trinkle, Emily Viola, Katie Wasilko, Jasmine Waymer, Ryan Werley, Abby Weslosky, Tyler Whitmore, Shannon Wittreich, Rebecca Yeager, Jesse Yentsch, Lucas Yost

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Sock Snowmen

The holiday season is a great time to spend an afternoon creating home décor for you and your family. These cute sock snowmen are a perfect way to reuse socks whose pair is lost and gone forever. The decorations include other items that you may have around the house or can acquire with just a few dollars. Plus, they are easy and fun to make and share!

What you will need:

White tube sock Old pillow stuffing Uncooked white rice Handful of rubber bands Items for eyes, nose and mouth such as push pins, cotton balls, or construction paper Colorful ribbon or argyle sock for a scarf and hat Buttons of various colors and sizes Sewing material Hot glue gun Markers The above list of items are suggestions to get you started on making your one-of-a-kind snowman.

You can choose items that you already have such as fabric scraps, buttons, hair ties, and ribbon to decorate your snowman.

Steps to building your snowman: Step 1: Turn the sock inside-out, the texture will make your snowman look more authentic.

Step 2: Fill the lower portion of the sock with rice. Ensure that the lower portion of snowman is being filled so he is good and rotund when complete.

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Step 3: Secure rice and lower portion of snowman with a rubber band.

Step 4: Fill the upper portion with pillow stuffing or sock to create the head. Secure the upper portion with another rubber band.

Step 5: Create the hat by folding the remaining portion of the sock. You may need to cut excess sock. You may also use an argyle sock top for a beanie.

Step 6: Sew or glue buttons down the middle of your snowman. Tie a strip of fabric scrap or ribbon around the first rubber band, creating a scarf.

Step 7: Use pom poms, pins or markers to create your snowman’s face.

You can dress up your snowman by giving him arms and hands, embellishments on his hat or scarf, and small presents or toys.

Creating a village of snowmen is easy and fun when you gather the family for this fun craft using recycled items you have around the house!

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

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

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Lehigh Elementary hosts 4th Grandparents’ Social raffle and a rousing round of bingo.

“It’s always nice to see the kids talking with and serving their grandparents,” said Kate Erdosy, also a fifth grade teacher. “It’s especially heartwarming for those kids who don’t have anyone to invite ‘adopting’ a grandparent for the day.”

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By Danielle Tepper Lehigh Elementary in Walnutport hosted its fourth annual Grandparents Day Social on Thursday, Nov. 21. Their multi-purpose room was packed with fifth graders and their parents’ parents for a morning of refreshments and bingo.

The event was an idea from teacher Mike Frohnheiser, who began it as a way for the students to “get a better appreciation for the older members of our community,” he said. “And what better choice than grandparents?”

He added,“Plus, bringing the grandparents into the school allows them to see the changes that have happened since they were in school.”

During the welcome address, the grandparents were told that it was time for the students to wait on them hand-and-foot for whatever they wanted. The students ran back and forth to the refreshment table, then sat and chatted with their relatives over plates of baked goods.

“I think the biggest thing the kids see is the grandparents’ happiness at being able to spend a little bit of time with them in the school setting,” said Frohnheiser.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

2013 Boys’ Basketball Preview

Northwestern- The Northwestern boys’ basketball program has been slowly rebuilding since the Dan Eddinger era began two years ago as the Tigers won two games his first year and seven games last winter. They hope to increase that total this year, but without much experience it will be tough.

“We are really only returning three players from last year who saw significant time,” said Dan Eddinger. “So in the beginning we are going to be a really young and inexperienced team. Obviously that creates question marks.”

This team also lacks size which will be a major issue in close games. This program is certainly on the upswing and should get better this winter, but any postseason play may be just a year or two off.

Parkland- Parkland basketball has been one of the elite in the Lehigh Valley Conference and District 11 the last few years as the Trojans ended 2012 with 22 total wins, a District 11 4A title and one state playoff game win. They lost leader Austin Beidelman to graduation, but return the rest of their starting lineup.

“We have a good deal of experience coming back and also the young guys coming up are good players,” said

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sixth year head coach Andy Stephens. “We have some height and some real talented kids that are gym rats.

The younger guys are going to push the older guys which will make for some great practices and hopefully a successful season.”

Parkland will need a new leader to emerge from the likes of Jimmy Hahn, Nick Rindock and Justin Zajko, who are all returning seniors. The Trojans will be right in the thick of things for the league and district title as part of their postseason run that may include a berth in the state tournament if this team finds good chemistry on this deep squad.

Northampton- The K-Kids’ boys’ basketball program is in the middle of a rebuilding process. They are coming off a 2012 campaign that included just three wins overall. Northampton was one of the last teams remaining in the summer’s Stellar basketball tournament which was a good sign for them.

“We want improvement as far as fundamentals and with team chemistry,” said second year head coach Coy Stampone about 2013. “It isn’t just wins and losses. I want to see improvement and more intensity within the culture of the program. Wins would be nice, but other things build a program.”

This program has had only one winning season in the last five years. Stampone will have height on his team with multiple returners measuring over six feet tall. However, this team may not be able to measure up to the best of the Lehigh Valley Conference and fall short of bucking that losing trend this winter.

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Northern Lehigh- The Bulldogs are entering 2013 with a chip on their shoulder, albeit it a shorter shoulder.

Northern Lehigh finished the regular season 14-8 and earned a home district playoff game against Tamaqua, but was upended by the Raiders and eliminated earlier than expected. They also lost big men Lucas Pierce, Caleb Johnson and Josh Eden to graduation in the spring.

Senior guard Tyler Dibilo talked about the new look NL will take on. “We’re looking at more of a fast paced type of game this year...we’re working more on our transition offense and our man to man defensive pressure.”

Returning with Dibilio is starting point guard senior Matt Egan who will be a big factor in how this team fares this winter. Losing their size will be a big hit for the Bulldogs, one that they may not be able to overcome. The Bulldogs won’t fall to the basement of the Colonial League or District 11, but they will fade out of the spotlight and quite possibly may be at home when the playoffs get underway.

Lehighton- Lehighton is a program that has climbed out of the District 11 basement thanks in large part to head coach Rich Oertner, who is entering his third year.

Last winter the Indians finished 11-11 and qualified for

the 3A district tournament where they beat Southern Lehigh, but then were ousted by Pottsville.

The Indians are returning four of their five starters from that district qualifying team, but leader Tyler Crum was injured in a preseason scrimmage and, according to Oertner, will be sideline for a while heading in to the season.

Oertner is concerned about his team, but believes they will be competitive again this season. “I think we will be the same as last season as far as goal wise,” Oertner said. “We want to be in districts and I think we will be competitive. I don’t know how much farther than that we will go.”

Lehighton’s defense, as of now, scares Oertner, but he likes their offensive abilities. They will need to patch up the defense if they want to earn enough victories in a tough Mountain Valley Conference and District 11 to qualify for the postseason, which is very plausible.

Palmerton- Palmerton is coming off a 2012 season where they lost not only 21 games, but their head coach as well. Enter Leigh Keenan in the offseason to take over a program that has struggled to get even close to a .500 record in recent seasons.

The Blue Bombers lost a good amount of seniors to graduation in the spring that held the most experience on the club. The youthfulness and newness of a first year head coach won’t bode well for Palmerton this season as they will fight hard again to earn a few victories and continue to build this program. Down the road, Palmerton may return again, but not now.

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