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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

I’m watching “The Big Game” preshow as I write this and I’m struck by how silly and how often reporters and advertisers are forced to refer to the big game as thus, because of copyright laws and overzealous National Football League lawyers. I prefer comedian Stephen Colbert’s nomenclature to get around the trademark: “Superb owl.” Regardless, I hope Seattle wins it this year.

Welcome to our annual Romance issue. We hope you find some romantic ideas and maybe check out some of your local businesses for a nice meal with your significant other or maybe some flowers or chocolates. I know I always wait until the last minute ...

Also, remember if you want to stop by and say hello, we are in our new space at 255E South Best Avenue in Walnutport. It’s off of Route 145, kind of across from the Walnutport Post Office.

As always, I hope you enjoy this edition.

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Contents:

Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 20 - Romance Spread Pg. 27 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 28 - Cooking with Cat Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 36 - P.O.P. Pg. 45 - Classifieds

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GAZETTE 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 • F 610-767-9612 AskUs@TownAndCountryGazette.com www.TownAndCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul and Lisa Prass―Publishers Joe Korba―Associate Publisher Danielle Tepper―Editor Alice Wanamaker―Editorial Assistant Catherine Stroh―Staff Writer Kim Roman―Marketing Assistant Donna Bachman―Accounting Manager Tony Pisco―Art Director Erica Montes―Director of Creative Services The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published the first and third Thursday of the month. The Gazette does not assume responsibility for an ad beyond the cost of the ad itself; we cannot be responsible for typographic errors. We reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement thought to be offensive or not contributing to the needs of the community. Signed letters will be printed at the discretion of the editor. News items and ads should be submitted by 4 p.m. on the deadline date, located on the bottom of the front cover.

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Happy Birthday

Northampton Area Public Library News

Submitted by KAREN HEIN Our staff has been hard at work finding new programs to offer our patrons, as well as tried and true programs that are always a draw.

We will be holding a program entitled “Remembering Hess’s” on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. A documentary about the famous department store will be shown and we will have some memorabilia on display. Come join us for a bit of nostalgia and share your memories of this famous Lehigh Valley landmark. For more info or to register for the program, call the library. Snow date is March 2.

Game days are now held in our community room every other month and are open to the public. There are some board games and cards available, but feel free to bring your own. Check our website or call the library to find out the date of our next one.

We have received notice from the IRS that they will no longer supply tax form outlets with the instruction booklets for Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. You can obtain these booklets through irs. gov/forms or irs.gov/orderforms. There has been a delay in their shipment of forms .

Destiny Green - 14 on Jan. 20

Northampton Public Library Children’s Winter Programs

Submitted by CHERYL DIGIACOMO Winter programs at the Northampton Area Public Library (1615 Laubach Avenue) will be held Feb. 3 through March 26. Wonderful Ones, a short storytime along with playtime activities, will be held Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime, age two, will be held Tuesdays from 11 to 11:20 a.m. or Wednesdays from 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. Creative Preschoolers Storytime, age three and up, will be held Tuesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Family Toddler/Preschool Storytime will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7 p.m. The Storycraft program for children in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade will be offered Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration for the programs is currently taking place and will continue until the sessions are filled. The sessions are filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. You must have a current library card to register. For more information, call 610-262-7537.

8 Days on the Delaware River: A Trip To Remember

A one-day fishing trip or a few days of vacation spent away from home can often develop a variety of situations and circumstances that make for a memorable trip. Imagine expanding that trip to seven nights and eight days of fishing and camping along the Delaware River and who knows what can happen. The trip was what we expected plus some of what we did not expect. With some stories from past trips and the experiences of this trip all relayed day by day, chapter by chapter, you will enjoy…... 8 Days On The Delaware River: A Trip To Remember

Poetry In Motion My Thoughts & Reflections

The 70 plus poems in this book include a variety of styles and formats that encourage you, tell you a story, reflect on everyday happenings and family events or simply just thoughts about the holidays and life in general. It’s easy reading that will keep your interest but will not overwhelm you. I am sure you will enjoy…..Poetry In Motion, My thoughts & Reflections.

About the Author

Paul M. Donovan Jr. was a banker by trade for over 33 years before corporate consolidation forced a career change. He is an avid bowler having previously built, owned and operated a bowling center in his hometown. He returned to bowling and is currently the Manager of the 16-lane Slatington Bowling Center. He is a certified bowling coach, a member of the Slate Belt Bowling Association Hall of Fame and previously competed in regional PBA events.

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Although the books may be purchased at any bookstore or online via any number of outlets, they are probably less expensive if purchased through the web site, as that is directly from the publisher, AuthorHouse Publishing. Books are also available directly from the Author at the bowling center. Both books are also in the e-book format.

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Meet the Staff The start of a new year is the time to look forward to what’s ahead in the upcoming months. What special events or trips are you most excited for in 2015?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I’m most looking forward to my Caribbean cruise in July. I can’t wait to finally visit Jamaica!

Danielle Tepper, Editor: Plans for the year are sparse yet, but Cat and I are headed to a Maroon 5 concert in March (woo!) and I’m sailing Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas in June with my family: Puerto Rico, Bermuda, St. Maarten, and Haiti. It’s going to be amazing!

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: In March, I will be attending my very first concert ever—Maroon 5! I’m very excited to be in the same room as Adam Levine and possibly get some snazzy band merchandise. Other than that, I don’t really go on vacation, so I’m just looking forward to warmer weather and longer days to be able to appreciate the outdoors a little bit more.

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Tony Pisco, Art Director: Last year, my wife surprised me with a trip to Disney World. I’m not sure what she has planned this year, but if she needs any ideas, I would suggest either St. Bart’s or Cozumel.

Alice Wanamaker, Editorial Assistant: I am looking forward to visiting my friends in Texas in April for an annual benefit show that raises money for a summer camp designed for children who are battling cancer. It will be a great time for a great cause!

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: Looking forward to the warm summer months once again. Visits to the shore, amusement parks, and relaxation at home.

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Palmerton Rod & Gun Club Donates To The VALOR Clinic

Submitted by RUSANA KASRIEL On Jan. 19, Palmerton Rod & Gun Club presented Mark Baylis, co-founder of VALOR Clinic, with a check in the amount of $1,830. “We are proud to support our veterans and are forever grateful for their sacrifice,” said Rod Steigerwalt, president of Palmerton Rod & Gun Club. The money was raised through sale of raffle tickets and 100% of the proceeds were donated to support our veterans who gave so much for this great nation and to this worthy organization. VALOR, which stands for Veterans Assisted Living Outreach, is an organization dedicated to providing support for veterans in navigating through the process of

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Vigilant Fire Company 2015 Officers

Submitted by DONNA PFROM Vigilant Fire Company No. 2 at 110 South Walnut Street in Slatington announces its 2015 Officers: President Robert Stettner, Vice President Guy Pfrom, Treasurers Ronald Hausman and Trudy Hay, Secretary Donna Pfrom, and Board of Governors Carol Hausman, Darin Handwerk, and Bruce Kern. Dues are now payable and may be put in the company's mailbox. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. A Washington's Birthday Celebration will be held for members only Feb. 22 with a meal from 12 to 5 p.m. Bingo is held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 6:15. Kitchen opens at 5. We are now holding surf and turf dinners on the fourth Friday of each month. For updates, events, and hall rentals, call 610-767-3832.

St. Nick’s Schedules Spring Basket Social

Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER St. Nicholas Church in Berlinsville will hold its annual Basket Social on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many cute Easter baskets

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for children, food baskets, and gift certificates. The baskets would appeal to teens, men, and seniors.

One unusual item won’t fit into a basket: An oldfashioned popcorn maker set on a wheeled cart. A card of 26 tickets will sell for $5. The drawing will be held at 1:15 at the close of the social on Sunday.

All winners are notified by phone.

To round out this social, the kitchen will be open to serve family favorite, affordable meals and there will be a bake sale with delicious homemade goodies.

All are invited to enjoy this event held in the social hall of St. Nicholas Catholic Church at 4412 Mountain View Drive in Walnutport (Route 946). Call 610-767-3107 or 610-767-9892 for more information.

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY •Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610760-1687.

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

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

•Yoga, Peters Elementary School, 6 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610-264-2979.

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

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

Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 6:30 p.m. FMI 610217-4321.

•Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY SATURDAY

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

•Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan

Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m.

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

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:15 p.m. FMI 610767-8476.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:30 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

•Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every 4th Sat. from 7 to 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

FMI 610-437-3700.

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m.

FMI 610-837-7426.

•Dance lessons through methodology of line dancing.

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Gin Mill, Northampton. FMI 610 - 2629010 •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

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

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m.

FMI 484-287-5217.

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

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

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

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

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

•Zumba, Emerald Fire Co., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI: 484-695-7476.

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

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

•Chair Yoga, Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI 484-515-2923

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. to 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-7671239.

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family 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. FMI 570-730-8601.

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

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Community Calendar EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:15 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

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

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

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

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

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

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. to 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.

•Yoga, all levels. Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI: 484-5152923.

•Bingo, Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 570-386-4471.

Saturday, Feb. 7

• Sauerkraut Supper, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington.

Five seatings starting at 4 p.m.

FMI: 610-767-6361.

• AARP Foundation Tax Aide, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity. FMI: 610-759-4932.

• Valentine’s Bash, Star Hose Co. #1 Social Hall at 6 p.m. FMI: 610-767-4366

Sunday, Feb. 8

• Bald Eagle View Tour along the upper Delaware. FMI: bbbcole@enter.net.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Northampton AARP 3915 meeting. Northampton community center at 12 p.m.

FMI: 610-262-9182.

Thursday, Feb. 12

• American Sewing Guild meeting Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter. Chrin Community Center, Palmer at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Open to ASG members and interested public.

• Easton Hospital’s Cardiac Health: Heart Disease in Women and Cardiac Lifestyle Interventions discussion. At Memorial Library of Nazareth

and Vicinity, 295 East Center Street, Nazareth at 6:30 p.m.

FMI: 610-759-4932.

• Ebenezer UCC Closet, Route 143 New Tripoli, 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Free clothes for the entire family. FMI: 610-298-8000.

February 14

• Ebenezer UCC Closet, Route 143 New Tripoli,10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Free clothes for the entire family. FMI: 610-298-8000.

• Valentine Buffet, Friedens United Church of Christ, 7227 PA Route 873, Slatington. FMI: 610-767-5519 or 610-760-1170.

Sunday, Feb. 15

• Love Service, Renewal of Marriage Vows. Luncheon to follow. 11 a.m. Heidelberg Union Church.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

• Northern Lehigh Community Center board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Vigilant Fir Co., Slatington.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Mahoning: New Grief Support Group Submitted by JOAN FONTANA

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. starting Feb. 2 through mid-April. “GriefShare” features videos 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. St. John’s has been offering these groups since 2010. This latest cycle features all new videos, updated just this past summer 2014. To find out more, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960.

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Submitted by MEG SCHELL Northampton Area School District is pleased to announce a Spring 2015 session of Adult Education Classes. Classes begin February 3 and run until the end of April. Class topics are:“Making Memories,” a scrapbooking class for beginners or experienced adults; “Frugal Gourmet,” a cooking class with on-site cooking, recipes, and budgeting ideas; an “Open Quilting” class which will allow adult students to work on their own projects with some direction from the instructor; back by popular demand is “Water Aerobics,” held each Tuesday evening at the Northampton Middle School indoor pool.

We also offer a Lap Swim class which runs Monday and Wednesday for independent swimmers and triathletes. Lap Swim begins Feb. 18. New for this year is “Beginner Guitar,” open to adults and kids over 15 years old.The class is taught in a group setting at the high school on Tuesday evenings beginning February 3. We are running a yoga class held now on Wednesday evenings starting February 25 at the Washington Crossing School gym. And finally, we have “Knitting Basics and Beyond” offered on Thursdays for nine weeks.

The first knitting class is February 26.

For registration information or to receive a copy of the Spring 2015 roster, call or email Director Meg Schell at schellm@nasdschools.org or 484357-2607. Visit http://www.nasdschools.org/ webpages/commed for more info.

Happy Birthday Chad Alan Horn - 44 on Jan. 25 Lorraine Roth - 88 on Jan. 25 Billy Kimble - 59 on Jan. 26

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Western Pocono Lioness News

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Submitted by BARBE SIEG The Western Pocono Lioness Club will have their Feb. 24 meeting begin at a new scheduled time of 6:30 p.m. It will be at the American Legion in Gilbert. The community is invited to attend.

Come and enjoy a piece of cake, a cup of coffee, and see how you can participate with the Lioness and the new schedule of events for the year. A future event will be the guest speaker at the March 28 meeting. A wellness advocate, Carol Petrucci, will have a presentation after the social time.

For further information, call Lioness Ruth at 610-381-4274.

The Western Pocono Lioness invites you to visit www.westernpoconolioness.org.

Submitted by BOB GREEN Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center at 2900 Farmersville Road in Bethlehem.

The program is “Library Science” from Easton Library Director Jennifer Stocker. Members and interested general public are welcome. For more information, visit www.dlarc.org or call 610-4328286.

Happy Birthday Darlene Ochs - 66 on Jan. 26 Rita Follweiler - 84 on Jan. 28 Dorothy Reimer - 89 on Feb. 3 Brandon Loch - 21 on Feb. 3 Brady Litchauer - 5 on Feb. 5

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Lehigh Twp. Lions Deliver Christmas Cheer For 41st Consecutive Year

Submitted by WAYNE BENNINGER Members of the Lehigh Township Lions Club delivered 240 Christmas fruit baskets to Lehigh Township residents aged 60 and above who live alone.

An annual tradition since 1974, the Lehigh Township Lions purchased and prepared the fruit for delivery to the many appreciative recipients. For information on how to become a member of the Lehigh Township Lions Club, contact membership chairperson Lion Donald Kuntz at 610-767-2335 or any other club member.

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Girl of the Month

Slatington Woman’s Club - February 2015

J

ulie Kneer

She is a resident of Slatedale, Knerr is the daughter of Debra and Paul Knerr and sister to Jennifer and Jamie Knerr.

She is president of Student Council, a member of the National Honor Society, and she also plays field hockey. Knerr was the first Student of the Month at NLHS, chosen by NL staff to attend an annual leadership conference at Penn State Lehigh Valley, and she is captain of the NL All-Pro Team.

In her free time, Knerr enjoys distance running, being outside, and spending time with family and friends. She wants to attend a college/university in Pennsylvania to study in the medical field.

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A Tree Grows In Brooklyn

(And So Do Many Other Plants)

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Join the Indianland Garden Club on Wednesday, May 27 for a bus trip to visit the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. There will be a guided seasonal highlight tour and free time for lunch in the café.

You may explore the grounds on your own. There is a visitor center with displays and a fabulous gift shop. The bus will leave Hope Lutheran Church at 4131 Lehigh Dr. in Cherryville at 9 a.m. and depart from the gardens at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $62 per person which includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, admission, and guided tour. Check must be mailed no later than March 25. Call Connie at 610-767-8420 for further information.

Northern Lehigh Community Center Winter 2015 Programs

Submitted by MICHELLE RABER The playgroup for ages one and up with parent/ grandparent in attendance will be held Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and March 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Nursery Room at 40 2nd Street in Slatington. To register, call instructor Cortney Humanick at 610-704-9595.

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Vigilant Fire Company, so it now meets at the Diamond Fire Company in Walnutport from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday and Friday throughout 2015. Amy Hillanbrand is our instructor. For more info, call 610-760-0300.

Zumba Gold is held every Wednesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church Social Hall at 40 2nd Street in Slatington from 10 to 11 a.m. Amy Hillanbrand is our instructor. For more info, call 610-760-0300.

Yoga is offered every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at Peters Elementary school music room on Friedens Road in Washington Township, Slatington. For more info, call 610-760-0300.

The Northern Lehigh Community Center’s Board winter meeting dates (all invited) are Jan. 20, Feb. 17, and March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Company. Volunteers are always appreciated for fundraising events. Please visit www.nlcommunitycenter.com and like us on Facebook.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church News

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Cord of Three Women’s Ministry classes begin Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. in the Ministry Center café area. Classes offered are “Beautiful Mess” by Sherry Surratt and Tracey Eyester, “Breathe” by Priscilla Shirer, and “Conversation Peace” by Mary Kassian.

Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale will be in concert Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Bethany will welcome the 85 voice choir from IWU. The choir tours many places in the U.S. and every other year, they tour overseas.

The Burn Bright Tour featuring Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey of American Idol will be at Bethany Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Danny will be opening the concert. This is one of his final concerts before launching his own solo career.

Natalie is a singer/songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year five times. Cost is $18 general admission, $23 day of concert. Tickets are available on itickets.com or at the church office.

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.

NLSD Offers Computer Classes For Seniors

Submitted by JOHN M. HRIZUK Northern Lehigh School District will be offering a beginning computer class for senior citizens (anyone 55 or older), who live within our school district (Slatington, Walnutport, and Washington Township). The beginning class will consist of four class meeting dates and cover such topics as the computer operating system basics (Microsoft Windows), Internet web browsing and search, electronic mail (email), basic word processing, and basic spreadsheets. The class will be held at our Slatington Elem. School building located at 1201 Shadow Oaks Lane in Slatington on Tues. Feb. 17, Thurs., Feb. 19, Tues., Feb. 24, and Thurs., Feb. 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please contact John Hrizuk via email at jhrizuk@nlsd.org or call 610-767-9844 with your name, address and phone number to register for the class. The class is limited to twenty people on a first come, first served basis.

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Provident Bank Foundation Offers $16K Grant To Sacred Heart

(L-R) June Webre, Regional President, Provident Bank; John Nespoli, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Hospital; Jane Kurek, Executive Director, The Provident Bank Foundation; and Angela Long, Vice President, nursing, surgical, and emergency services, Sacred Heart Hospital.

Submitted by BRYAN HYLAND The Provident Bank Foundation, (http:// providentnjfoundation.org), which supports organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the communities served

by Provident Bank, has provided a $16,000 grant to Sacred Heart Foundation in support of “Come Home to Your Heart: The Campaign for Sacred Heart Hospital.” The grant will enable the hospital to expand their personalized homelike environment through facility upgrades, enhance the BirthPlace for new mothers, and increase leading-edge surgical technology in operating rooms.

“We are proud to provide Sacred Heart Foundation with necessary funds to support the hospital’s efforts to deliver a patient-centered model of care to the LehighValley community,” said Jane Kurek, executive director of The Provident Bank Foundation.

“We are so grateful for the support of The Provident Bank Foundation. Their very generous contribution will go directly to our efforts to humanize and de-institutionalize care by creating environments that feel more homelike and touch all the senses in a positive and inspirational fashion,”said John Nespoli, president

and chief executive officer of Sacred Heart Hospital.

Sacred Heart has always been at the forefront of investing in the future of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley. The hospital’s reputation of providing quality, compassionate, personalized care is what makes the hospital different. One of the primary goals of Sacred Heart’s campaign is to invest in a patient-centered philosophy of health care. By completing the renovations to the patient floor, it will permit the hospital to deliver a unique patient care experience in 18 private rooms where family members are encouraged to participate in the care plan and stay with loved ones during their hospitilazation. Additionally, enhancements to the private patient rooms on the BirthPlace Unit for new moms will allow the hospital to bring the home-away-from home setting to new patients and provide a personal, unique model for the moms.

More information about Sacred Heart Foundation is available at http://www.shh.org/ foundation or by calling 610-776-4874. For more information aboutThe Provident Bank Foundation, visit http://www.ProvidentNJFoundation.org or call 862-260-3990.

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Holy Trinity Nursery School 2015-16 Registration Submitted by ANN STEIGERWALT Holy Trinity Nursery School at 1235 Main St. in Northampton is currently registering for the 20152016 school year.

The two-year-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m.

Monthly tuition is $75 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 12 children. Children do not need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The three-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monthly tuition is $95 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50.

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Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class.

The four-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15-2:45 p.m.

Monthly tuition is $125 and the non-refundable registration fee is $50. Class size is limited to 16 children. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class.

Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2015. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-2622668.

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Foil Valentines

For some reason throughout elementary school, these foil valentines were the ultimate must-have to pass out in school.

They always had to be cool and could never be something nerdy, since everybody in the class would be receiving one. Luckily, all of our parents cooperated and would buy them for us, otherwise there would be no Valentines to pass out.—CS

Did you know?

• Valentine’s Day is believed to have begun in 270 AD. Bishop Valentine was jailed for performing weddings against the Roman Emperor Claudius II’s wishes. During his jail time, Valentine wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter, signing it, “From your Valentine.”

• In Medieval times, girls would eat unusual foods on St. Valentine’s Day to make them dream of their future husband.

• In the Middle Ages, young men and women would draw names from a bowl to see who their Valentines would be. They would then wear the names on their sleeves for a week. Hence the saying we have today of “wearing your heart on your sleeve.”

• Every Valentine’s Day, the Italian city of Verona (where Romeo and Juliet lived) receives about 1,000 letters addressed to Juliet.

• Cupid, the Roman God of Love, has become a very common symbol for Valentine’s Day. He was originally depicted as a young man who would sharpen his famous arrow on a grindstone with blood from an infant. During the Victorian era, business owners wanted to promote Valentine’s Day as more suitable to women and children, thus bringing us to the pudgy baby Cupid version we are familiar with today.

• Hallmark produced its first Valentine in 1913.

Today, teachers receive the most Valentines.

• Around nine million pet owners buy gifts for their precious pooches each year for Valentine’s Day.

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When thinking of Valentine’s Day, I think of Valentines and chocolate. My go-to chocolate is Dove on the rare times I am craving it. It is actually heaven in a bag and in my opinion, the best chocolate out there. Hershey has nothing on Dove.—CS

Elderly Couples

Romance is timeless, right?

I love catching a glimpse of a senior couple holding hands. I remember walking through the balloon festival a few years ago and I spied a man and woman whom I imagine have been together longer than I have been alive. They were carefully walking through the grass holding one another’s hand. He was there to support her when she needed and she was there for him, even though she never let on to it! Elderly couples who love one another always bring out my romantic side.—AW

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First Married Valentine’s Day

Shelter Date

I know I’ve been B e i n g talking about my single on recent wedding Valentine’s in many of my Day seems columns, but it still cliché, but blows my mind this year that I’m married. I there are so many options to get singles mean, we’ve been through the most dreaded day of the year. together for nearly One I love is the idea of adopting a date a decade, but it from a shelter! That’s right, many shelters was such a momentous occasion in my life. are so full with a small pool of volunteers, I always like to treat my now wife to a nice even a few hours of your time would help dinner and do all the clichéd flowers and immensely. Stop by your local shelter such, but this year will be extra special. and talk to someone about helping out on —JK Valentine’s Day by walking dogs or playing Heart-Shaped Stuff with kittens. You may even fall in love!

I don’t think I own a —AW single pink piece of clothing, but my girly Anniversary Announcements side rears its ugly I don’t necessarily head in February with the introduction of all the cutesy hearts consider myself and silly shapes of nearly every food item a romantic, you could want. From donuts and candy to but it’s always T-shirt and sock designs (and everything heartwarming when some older gentleman in between), I can’t resist wanting to buy comes into the newspaper office to myself a dozen red chocolate roses. And a surprise his wife with an anniversary big ol’ bottle of wine.—DT announcement. It’s just such a sweet gesture, especially when it’s a couple that The Quotehas been together for a really long time.

Unquote I’ve run 50th anniversary announcements, Romance but I’ve also had people place ones for 65th anniversaries and beyond. It’s just amazing Novel/Movie to think of how much they’ve been through I will scoff at together and the bond and love to stay with romantic clichés one person for that length of time.—JK until I’m blue in the face, but that doesn’t stop me from popping in “A Walk to Remember” the night of February 14. I guess no matter how sappy they are, they give me hope that it’s not going to be just me (and this big ol’ bottle of wine) forever. —DT

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NL Little Theatre Presents “The Wedding Singer” March 12-15 Submitted by ANDREW KERN Northern Lehigh Little Theatre proudly presents “The Wedding Singer,” a stage adaptation of the hit 1998 film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Set in the year 1985, “The Wedding Singer” tells the story of Robbie Hart, New Jersey’s favorite wedding entertainer, who is unexpectedly left at the altar by his own fiancée. The show features a high-energy ‘80s pop/rock soundtrack that is expected to delight and thrill audiences of all ages. Originally performed on Broadway in 2006, “The Wedding Singer” musical was written

by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy with music by Matthew Sklar and lyrics by Chad Beguelin.

Directed by Mr. Nicholas Sander, “The Wedding Singer” stars Nate Rex as Robbie Hart and Alexis Middaugh as Julia Sullivan, Robbie’s co-worker and eventual love interest. Robbie’s bandmates include Noah Freudenberger as bass player Sammy and keyboardist George portrayed by Jacob Heintzelman, with Kasey Wayda in the role of Holly Sullivan, Julia’s close friend and cousin.

Rounding out the principal cast are Floyd Snyder

as Glen Guglia, Maddie Ligenza as Rosie Hart, Victoria Lear as Linda, and Sara Hunsicker as Angie Sullivan.

Performances will be held in the Northern Lehigh High School auditorium beginning Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m., continuing Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 with a 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening performance. The show’s run will conclude with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, March 15. Admission is $8 for students and senior citizens, $10 for adults. To order tickets, please call the box office at 610-767-9832 (ext.1259) or email littletheatretickets@gmail.com. Ticket order forms and more information regarding Northern Lehigh Little Theatre’s “The Wedding Singer” can be found at www.nlsd.org.

The Wedding Singer is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684. For more info on show licensing, please visit www.

MTIShows.com.

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Caleb Mullen Presented $175

By American Legion Post 899

Submitted by AMERICAN LEGION POST 899 Caleb Mullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullen of Lehigh Township was presented a check for $175 by the American Legion Post #899. This check will enable Caleb to go to the Pennsylvania Legion Boys State program. Caleb is a well accomplished young man. He has a 4.1 GPA at Northampton Area High School. His many activities and leadership experience include the Debate Club, National Honor Society, German Club Officer, SADD, lacrosse, soccer, martial arts (black belt), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, PA State Police Camp Cadet—Honor Camp, Youth Soccer Coach (LTAA), Hope Lutheran Church Youth Group, and Northern Valley Youth Soccer Official.

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Gov. Wolf Historical Society To Present Talk On Toymakers

Submitted by JULIA SWAN The Feb. 10 meeting of the Governor Wolf Historical Society will feature a presentation on toymakers of Pennsylvania. Among local toy makers would be Dent Hardware Company of Fullerton, which made cast iron and aluminum transportation toys and banks. Other local toymakers are Jones & Bixler and William Shimer & Son, both of Freemansburg, plus Crayola of Easton.

Join Governor Wolf Society members for a look back at vintage toys. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the public.

The society campus is located at 6600 Jacksonville Road in Bath just off Route 512 south of the borough of Bath. Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month and are open to the public. For more information, visit www.govwolf.org.

Sweethearts Dance At Traditions Of Hanover

Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ Love is in the air at Traditions of Hanover Independent Living. Grab your sweetheart and come to Traditions of Hanover to start your Valentine’s Day celebration with a Sweetheart Dance at the community on Friday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Dance the afternoon away with your loved one to entertainment provided by local musician, King Henry. Enjoy Valentine’s Day treats including chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne.

This event is free and open to the public, however space is limited. Please RSVP by calling Marketing Director Jennifer Murphy at 484-8936689.

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Resident services and apartment features include meals, housekeeping, social events, transportation, and full kitchens. For more information, please call Jennifer Murphy at 484-893-6689 or visit www. traditionsofhanover.com.

Engaged Floyd R. Leibensperger Jr. and Amanda L. Hadinger are thrilled to announce their engagement!

The groom-to-be is the son of the late Floyd R. Leibensperger Sr. and the late Arlene M. (Moyer) Leibensperger. He is a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School and is currently employed with Miller Burial Vaults, New Ringgold.

The bride-to-be is the daughter of Gerald J. Hadinger and Kimberly A. (Krock) Hadinger.

She is a graduate of Palmerton High School and Lincoln Technical Institute and is currently employed with Home Helpers, based out of Walnutport.

A wedding is planned for May 30, 2015 at Ontelaunee Park in New Tripoli, PA. They currently reside in Kempton, PA.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

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Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale In Concert Thursday, March 5 @ 7:00 pm This 85 voice choir seeks to worship Jesus Christ through a diverse repertoire of music, including sacred classics, hymns, spirituals and contemporary compositions.

No tickets needed but a free-will offering will be received during the concert.

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$18 General Admission, $23 Day of Concert Tickets available at www.itickets.com or at the church office February 2 Both concerts will be held at Bethany Wesleyan Ministry Center, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, PA 18035 610.767.1239 - www.bethanywes.org

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Lost Dog

I don’t watch football, so the only parts of the Super Bowl that interest me are the commercials and the halftime show. And if said commercials feature some cute and fuzzy critters, even better.

Budweiser, long known for frogs, ferrets, and the classic Clydesdales, have recently found that nothing accompanies a beautiful horse better than an adorable puppy. We met the #BestBuds during last year’s Super Bowl commercial: a litter of little labs was being sold close to the horses’ farm and one spunky pup in particular bonded with the gentle giants. So the hunky horse guy brought him home and the horse and pup forged a friendship for the advertising age. This year, the little guy sees his horse friend getting packed up for a trip and decides to tag along, but gets terribly lost in the process. Set to a heart-wrenching rendition of “I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)” performed by Sleeping At Last, the 60-second spot chronicles his journey home. I don’t know why this is supposed to make me want to drink Budweiser, but maybe they should consider selling travel packs of tissues with their 6-packs. View the commercial on our website at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

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Pinch of nutmeg Salt 8 slices Texas Toast or thick bread 3 large ripe bananas 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 3 tbsp vegetable oil Powdered sugar (garnish) Maple syrup (garnish)

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Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, orange juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Place bread in two shallow dishes in single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread, soak ten minutes. While bread is soaking, preheat grill to medium. Place a flat cast-iron skillet on grill. Brush bananas with butter, cook in skillet until they are browned on all sides, releasing juices, about three minutes. Use spatula to transfer bananas to a plate, wipe skillet clean. Slice bananas. Remove bread from egg mixture and allow excess to drip off. Place on cutting board, top with banana slices, then cover with another slice of bread. Brush skillet on grill lightly with vegetable oil. Add sandwich to pan, place a grill press or heavy pan over sandwich to weigh down. Cook until the bread is toasted and golden, 3 to 4 minutes each side. Repeat with each sandwich, top with powdered sugar and syrup.

I had high hopes for this recipe in the beginning. It sounds delicious, right? I took the opportunity to break out my panini press and got right to work in destroying them. I made the mistake of not allowing the egg mixture to completely drip off of the bread before placing it in my press. Between the excess egg mixture and the juicy banana pieces, my French toast was a gooey mess. I cooked them a great deal longer than 3 to 4 minutes on each side, and although the tops were browned, the gooey-ness remained in the middle of the panini. I did make a few pieces of French toast minus the bananas which turned out a little bit better than the actual sandwiches. Maybe under different circumstances they could have been tastier, however due to the thick and heavy ingredients, I was disgusted with myself for consuming them afterwards.

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

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Schnecksville Senior Citizens Old Packhouse Rd. (Schnecksville Fire House) Schneckville 610-769-7570 Meetings every Thursday at noon. Bingo, cards, meet new friends, light lunch served.

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Touch of Dutch Der Daxdaag Ihr liewe Leit: Wisst ihr was en Daxhund iss? Ya, gewiss.

Der glee Hund, as mer mannichmol en „Brodwascht Hund“ heese.

Er kummt urschpringlich vun Deitschland, wu er geyuust waar fer der Dax yaage.

Un was hot der Dax mit ennichebbes zu duh?

Well, der Dax iss ebbes wie en Grundsau; er hot katze, dicke Beh un lange Glooe, wu er mit dief in der Grund neigraawe kann. Un in Winder schloft er datt drunne im Grund graad wie die Grundsau.

Wisst ihr liewe Leit, as es am zwedde Hanning Lichtmess iss? Un was hot Lichtmess mit ennichebbes zu duh? Well, veralders hen unsre Voreldre in Deitschland gut achtgewwe, eb der Dax vun seim Loch rausschluppe deet un eb er sei Schadde sehne deet. Un ihr kennt eich denke, graad wann der Dax rausgschluppt iss. Ya, gewiss - am zwedde Hanning!

Wie unsre Voreldre vun Deitschland noch Amerika riwwerkumme sin, hen sie ken deitscher Dax gfunne. Awwer die Grundsau

hen sie nadierlich do hiwwe gfunne. Graad wie der Dax hot die Grundsau im Grund iwwergewindert. Nadierlich hot sie widder mol rauskumme misse. Wie lang kann mer schlofe, unne mol ebbes zu esse? Un wisst ihr gude Leit, wann die Grundsau aus ihrem Loch kummt? Ya, saag mol, wie glicklich kann mer sei?

Awwer mer muss immer es Schlechde middem Gude nemme. In Deitschland hen sie yuscht vier meh Woche Winder, wann der Dax sei Schadde sehnt. Do hiwwe hen mer noch sex Woche Winderwedder. Der Alt Professer glaabt, as mer ebbes net richdich duhne.

Der Tschan Birmelin hot sich noch erinnere kenne, wie der Grundsaudaag Daxdaag gheese hot. [Er hot en Gedicht, „D iss fer Dax“, gschriwwe, awwer ’s iss zu lang fer do neischreiwe.]

– Earl C. Haag The Badger Dear people: Do you know what a Dachshund iss? Yes, certainly, the small dog that we many times call a “sausage dog”. It comes originally from Germany, where it was used to hunt the

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badger.

And what does the badger have to do with anything here? Well, the badger is something like the groundhog; it has short heavy legs and long claws, with which it can dig deep in the ground. And in winter it hibernates down there in the ground, just like the groundhog.

Do you know, dear people, that Candlemas falls on the second of February? And what does Candlemas have to do with anything here? Well for ages our ancestors in Germany paid good attention to whether the badger would slip out of its hole and would see its shadow. And you can imagine exactly when the badger crawled out. Yes, certainly, on the second of February!

[Badger day and similar pre-Christian midwinter festivities predated ‘Candle Mass’ or ‘Feast of the Purification of Mary’ as that day was also called. With the advent of Candlemas Day, early Christians had an alternative to the traditional pagan festivities of their times.]

When our ancestors came over to America from Germany, they did not find a badger like those back home. But naturally they found the groundhog over here. Just like the badger, the groundhog spent the winter in the ground. Of course it had to come out of the ground again some time. How long can one sleep without eating something once? And do you know, dear people, when the groundhog comes out

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of its hole? Yes, tell me, how lucky can one be?

But one must always take the bad with the good. In Germany they have just four more weeks of winter, if the badger sees its shadow.

Over here we have six more weeks of winter weather. The Old Professor [Earl Haag’s pen name] believes that we are not doing something right.

John Birmelin [the Pennsylvania Dutch poet] could remember when Groundhog Day was called Badger Day. [He wrote a poem, “D iss fer Dax” (D/B is for Dax/Badger), but it’s too long to include here.]

[Earl C. Haag is a retired professor of German, Pennsylvania German and English Composition at Penn State, Schuylkill Campus.

He authored A Pennsylvania German Reader and Grammar and edited A Pennsylvania German Anthology, as well as other publications relating to the grammar and culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

He also wrote a weekly dialect column, “Es Neinuhr Schtick” (nine o’clock snack/break for farm workers). For over 26 years, that column was published in several newspapers in Schuylkill County. This article first appeared in that column.]

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1. You’ve Got Mail | 1998

More V-Day Clichés I’ve been single a while, but I don’t bow my head in shame when I say the word like most girls do. It’s a choice I made quite a few years ago to not tie myself down when I am undoubtedly still slugging through the best years of my life. I love knowing that I can pick up and move to a new state if an opportunity presents itself without worrying about who I’ll be leaving behind. I can go where I want when I want without having to check in with someone. It’s either a selfish or smart way to live. I choose to think it’s smart.

In college, my friends and I were too wrapped up in throwing epic parties to even bother finding significant others. This suited us just fine. I love looking back at my college days knowing I made the absolute most of those four short years without someone holding me back from doing whatever my heart desired in any given moment. It was liberating, and when it finally came to an end, I had a sinking suspicion that the career I was trying so desperately to launch would ultimately be my top priority over finding a date for Friday nights. Online dating? Noooo, thank you. The few horrifying hits I got from my first foray into that nightmare turned me off the whole thing pretty strongly, even though I have friends who have found boyfriends, fiancés, and husbands on sites like OK Cupid, Plenty of Fish, Match, eHarmony, etc. I still have time. I’m not worried.

Anyway, whether single by choice or by circumstance, V-Day is still a tough one for us single ladies to grin and bear each year. (My fellow single girlfriends and I are planning a night out this year—tearing up a dance floor, drink in hand, sounds like the perfect escape from the sight of the chocolate boxes and red roses that pop up everywhere.) I expressed my disdain for this holiday last year with a look at three of my favorite romance movies to drown my sorrows in—and since my outlook hasn’t changed in the past 365 days, here we go again with three more movies.

I adore Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks together. While I also love Sleepless in Seattle, they spend barely a fraction of screen time together in that film. In You’ve Got Mail, they both sell books (love) in New York City (love more).

It’s full of swoon-worthy quotes for nredy readers/ writers like me, such as, “I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” I love that two would-be-star-crossed lovers come together in perfect serendipity. Also, my next golden will be named Brinkley.

2. Penelope | 2006

This is a love/hate film for people. I am completely crazy about it, but I’ve shown it to friends who think it’s one of the stupidest things they’ve ever seen. The movie plays like a fairytale, with Penelope (Christina Ricci) being cursed with the nose of a pig and follows her quest to find love and break the spell. Peter Dinklage and Reese Witherspoon also star, but the main attraction (for me) is the ever-adorable James McAvoy who falls for her and helps her realize the only love she really needs is the kind that comes from within.

3. Crazy Stupid Love | 2011

Touted as one of the smartest rom-coms of this era, this film turns your expectations on their head and delivers a witty, poignant, and hilarious romantic movie.

Perfectly casted, it weaves the storylines of one family with some new connections and brings them together at the end with one hell of a side-splitting twist. I love Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone, so seeing them all in one film is always a plus. And yeah, it pushes the importance of soulmates, but it’s done so well that I don’t mind.

For clips from all three films, visit www.townandcountrygazette.com.

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Slatington Public Library News

Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL Library members now have free access to two additional data bases, Ancestry.com in its library version, and Heritage Quest, another genealogy site. Ancestry can only be used on the library’s computers, but Heritage Quest can also be used at home. These sites are provided through district library funding. Links for these and other data bases are on the library’s homepage, www.slatelibrary. com. The library has the PA-40 basic form and its instruction book. We will not get any federal forms, but we will gladly help you download them from the IRS website.

The library is raffling off a“Ready for Spring Lottery Basket” which contains over $50 in lottery tickets.

Tickets are $2 apiece. The winner will be drawn April 1. The library is also holding a Sweetheart Money Raffle. Ticket prices are one for $2 or three for $5. The drawing will be held Feb. 14. Tickets are available at the library. The library’s preschool story time will begin again Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. Lynne Fedorcha will be our new presenter. Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills and help your child gain selfdiscipline in an environment where he/she becomes familiar with limits and expectations. Our preschool story time promotes listening, speaking, respect for others, and an appreciation and enjoyment of books.

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider using www.smile.amazon.com. This allows you to

select a charity (Slatington Public Library) to receive 0.5% of what you spend. It’s easy and doesn’t cost you a thing. There is a link from our home page at www.slatelibrary.com.

The library is holding a $1/bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books—anything you can fit in a bag is $1. 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., and closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610-767-6461.

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Keystone Sr. Babe Ruth Baseball League News Submitted by JUSTIN LITWIN

Keystone Sr. Babe Ruth Baseball League is extending an open invitation for any organizations or teams in the area interested in joining for the upcoming 2015 season and beyond. The league currently has teams in Carbon, Monroe, and Northampton counties and is for players ages 16 to 18 (cannot turn 19 before Jan. 1).

Any interested organizations/teams for 2015 should also attend a future monthly meeting (second Tuesday of the month). Deadline to join our league for the 2015 season has been extended through the month of March.

For more information on our league please, visit www.keystonebaberuth.org or contact Justin Litwin at 484-894-9649 or Justwin29@aol.com.

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NAHS Streak Challenge

Submitted by ANN SAVKOVA Everyone is encouraged to join with Northampton Area High School students past and present to honor Mr. Kim Davis at the Streak Challenge Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. (Snow date Wednesday, Feb. 11.) Unlike streaking in the ‘70s, the Streak Challenge invites young and old alike to join in a celebration which honors Kim Davis, a more than 30-year veteran teacher and lifelong resident of Northampton, and others like him in their battle against lymphoma. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the special needs of the pediatric cancer hospice patients within the Lehigh Valley Hospital Network. Staffed by students and staff of the high school, the event will feature the Bryant Brothers Band, a classic rock group popular in the Lehigh Valley, along with a bake sale and family friendly activities. The Streak Challenge is $10 for students or $15 for adults. You can buy a lime green streak for your hair—just as pink is the symbol of hope for breast cancer and purple is for pancreatic cancer, lime green is the color of hope for lymphoma patients. Two streaks are $15 for students and $20 for adults. Individuals wishing to contribute but unable to attend can send donations made out to LVHN/Hospice Fund to Linda Deurer, 6112 Creek Road, Slatington, PA 18080.

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Northampton AARP 3915 Schedule

Submitted by MARY LOU MILLER The February meeting of the Northampton AARP 3915 will meet Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Northampton Community Center at 1601 Laubach Ave. in Northampton.

Doors open at 12 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. Please bring baked goods for refreshments.

Anyone interested in going on bus trips, please contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

Happy Birthday Zachery Litchauer - 8 on Feb. 12

Free Community Luncheon

Submitted by REV. RUSSELL F. HAAB On Sunday, March 8, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington will hold another free community luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This luncheon’s menu will include homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages. This meal is open to all ages and free to those who attend.

Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the church office at 610-767-6361. Walk-ins are welcome as well. St. John’s is located at 40 2nd Street in Slatington.

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Robert A. Hawke Announces Bid for Reelection Robert A. Hawke, a veteran Magisterial District Judge, (MDJ), is announcing that he is seeking reelection for the MDJ position for District Court 03-3-01. MDJ Hawke has 31 years of court experience throughout his career and has been a dedicated and successful MDJ in Northampton Court for the past five years.

Since taking office in 2010, MDJ Hawke has been involved in multiple associations. He was elected to serve on the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania’s Vehicle Code Committee from 2012 to the present. He was also elected to serve on the Special Court Judges Association of Pennsylvania Legislative Committee, from 2013 to the present, where he currently serves as vice chairman. MDJ Hawke has served as president in 2011 for the Northampton County MDJ Association. Since 2010, he became a member of the District 10 Judges Association where he currently serves as vice president.

Robert A. Hawke began his career in 1984 as a police office in Lehigh Township.

Hawke served for 10 years on the Lehigh Valley Regional DUI Task Force, for which he received an award in 1998 from the PA DUI Association that states, “...dedicated to the Sobriety Checkpoint program of Lehigh Township, in recognition and appreciation of your untiring efforts and dedication in the battle against impaired driving.” Hawke was a detective by the time he retired from the Lehigh Township Police Department in 2010.

Robert A. Hawke is a member of various professional and community organizations. In 2002, Hawke was awarded “The Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award” in recognition of his service to all people regardless of their race or creed.

This is Hawke’s second campaign for elected office. He has strong views about responsibilities imposed on the persons who appear before him in his court. “I believe the best way to be reelected is to consistently execute the Magisterial District Judge’s responsibilities to uphold the law with fairness and unbiased decisions.”

Hawke, 54, attended Kutztown University, graduating in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in science. He resides with his wife and two children in Lehigh Township.

Committee to re-elect Robert A. Hawke

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Classifieds

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

EVENTS Carbon Builders Association is hosting their Annual Coach Purse & Longaberger Basket Bingo Saturday, Apr. 11 at Mahoning Valley Ambulance Corp.

(902 Mill Road in Lehighton).

Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo is at 6 p.m. Advance ticket purchase required; cost is $30. Call 610379-1099. (2/5) Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner: St. John’s UCC Laurys Station, Saturday, Feb. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. $9 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and under. For more info on tickets, call 610262-8061. (2/5) Sauerkraut Supper: St. John's Lutheran Church (40 Second St. in Slatington) will be hosting a Sauerkraut Supper 2/7. Seatings at 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00 p.m. Call 610-767-6361 for tickets. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. (2/5) Valentine’s Bash: 2/7 at Star Hose Co. #1 Social Hall (7748 Penn St. Emerald). Doors open at 6 p.m. Featuring Droppin Trou at 7. Kitchen will be open.

Free beer (must be 21 years of age). $15 per person. For more info, call Van at 610-767-4366.

(2/5) 4th Annual Cabin Fever Dance: Saturday, Feb. 21 at Orioles Pavilion (Orioles Dr. in Lehighton). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Lehighton Area Pool Pals, proceeds support Baer Memorial Swimming Pool. Call 610-377-5275 for tickets. (2/5)

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PRICING: $10 for first 30 words; $15 for 31-50 words; $20 for 51-70 words; $25 for 71-90 words; $30 for 91-110 words; $35 for 111-130 words. SAVE $1 on all classifieds by placing your ad online now at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

NOTICE: There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.

FOR SALE 2000 Chevy Cavalier: Low miles! Runs well and is well maintained. $2,999. Call 570419-3566.

AKC Boxer Pups for sale. 2 males, fawn with black masks and little white markings. Call for appt. 610-767-9164. lehighvalleybff.webs.com. (2/19) Back-Up Generator: 4.5 Kw 240/120V 30Amp electric start, gas powered. 4-wire cable and fuse box with manual transfer switch included. Asking $400, can deliver. Call 201-965-9187.

(2/5) Never used brown leather love seat / sofa bed and matching recliner chair. $400 or best offer.

610-261-4523. (2/19) Woodstove: Hearthstone Phoenix, like new, used two seasons. New $3,300, asking $1,900 or best offer. 610-7677028. (2/19)

HELP WANTED Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@ idpcreative.com.

Advertising Sales Associate: A local community newspaper in Walnutport is looking for a motivated candidate to help with print advertising sales. If you don’t mind deadlines and

enjoy working with a tightknit team of people passionate about newspapers, you may be the person for the job. This position is part-time (15–20 hours per week) with opportunity for growth. A qualified candidate will have excellent customer service and phone skills and won’t mind working with a wide variety of advertising clients. Computer skills are a must. Send your resume and cover letter to resume@idpcreative.com.

PERSONALS SWM—48, clean, healthy, and financially secure—seeks romantic female 35-45 for dating, friendship, companionship.

Any race OK. Call Joe at 484268-7620. L/M 24/7 will return call. (2/5) Nice, fun, loving, honest lady. 78. Looking for a nice gentleman 76-81 for companionship and to spend time with.

Possibly a relationship if compatible. 610-297-6475. (2/5)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

2 story 2 BR home. Gas, heat.

New carpet throughout. $840/ month plus utilities. No pets.

Available immediately. Call 610-262-6088. (2/5) 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.

(12/17) FOR RENT: Garage, 12x20x10, 7th St. in Slatington, $106/month. Call 610-767-3952 and leave a message. (3/19)

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Northampton Area—Ranchtype home for rent: Completely remodeled, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, laundry room, finished basement, 2 car garage, large country lot. Available with or without additional 1,000 sq. ft. garage or workshop-type building. Available Dec. 1. Call 484239-1047 for appointment. (2/5) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (2/5) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $830. No dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-759-0169. (2/19) TOWNHOUSE: 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $900. No dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-759-0169. (2/19) Two bedroom country apartment near Slatington, second floor. No pets. W/S/G/ cable included. $650 plus security.

Call 610-767-8529. (3/5)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE 1,814 Sq. Ft. Single Family Home in Shoemakersville. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths w/ off-street parking, river frontage, newly painted w/ newer carpet in living room. 2 living rooms, bar/lounge room, and partially finished basement.

Call Pamela Pfennig at 855-2376460 for an appointment.

Why rent? Mo money down.

Buy for approx. $930/month.

Single home—move-in condition. 4 BR, large 2 car garage.

Nice area, Northern Lehigh schools. $117,900. Please call 610-533-5200. (2/19)

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SERVICES AVAILABLE

Abzolute Enterprizez: Chimney relining specialists. Build, clean, new stoves, caps, waterproofing, etc. aechimneydoc. com Member Angie’s List. Call the chimney doc before it’s too late! Since ’95. 570-325-5727.

(2/5) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164. (6/18) HALL RENTAL & CATERING—Social Hall at Friedens UCC in Slatington, is available for group meetings, luncheons/ dinners, showers, parties, etc. Hall accommodates 70 people and is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the party and let us do the cooking! For more info, call Karlene at 610-760-1170.

(4/2) Need snow plow? Driveways/ sidewalk with ice melt/salt.

Business properties. Lowest price—start now with new contract. You will be taken care of for snow removal for the season. Call 484-262-3097. (3/19) Need some work done around the house or office?

Please call Ernest at 610-5857611 for a free estimate. Dependable and honest. Will get to you right away. No job is too big or too small. Thank you!

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saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182. (3/5)

WANTED Always Scouting: Antique, Indian, Harley, American, European, and select Japanese motorcycles, ratrods, etc ... preferably garage/barn-kept and not running/10 ft. Scotty Trailer and Petroliana. Ca$h now! ED 570-325-5727. (2/5) Wanted: All types of unwanted metal household appliances, air conditioners, car parts, lawn tractors, ATV, motorcycles, mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, commercial.

No job too big. Call Jerry anytime at 610-751-9251 (cell). (3/5) Wanted: Looking for a first floor house/apt. or mobile home for rent, with a dishwasher, because of being on disability. I have 2 dogs, so I would need a yard. I would prefer it be in the Carbon County/Lehighton or Northampton County/ Walnutport areas. I will be able to take procession by March 2015. Call 610-767-0994 and leave a message. (3/5) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying top prices from one gun to 1,000. We buy new and used firearms. A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 130 Main St. Slatington, 610-767-3162. (4/16)

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Call 610 440-0571. (3/19) Tim’s Sharpening Service.

Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain

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February Is For Wine & Chocolate Lovers: Galen Glen Winery Celebrates 20 Years

Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON 2015 is Galen Glen Winery's 20th Anniversary.

To celebrate, the winery staff will be offering something special for winery visitors each month.

In February, they will be sharing their love of wine and chocolate with a special pairing. All visitors 21 years of age or older can purchase their “Triple Treat” special of three ounces of raspberry wine and three hand-crafted chocolate truffles from Chocolatier Steve Evans of Lancaster. Winemaker Sarah Troxell states, “Raspberries are Galen's favorite fruit and this wine captures the purest flavors in this special dessert wine.” Steve Evans of Evans Candy is a true chocolatier; he only creates his delectable truffles from October through the Easter holiday as the heat of summer months can greatly affect chocolate. Troxell's favorite truffles are the double dark that will be the crown jewel of the three gems offered, including a raspberrychampagne and an espresso truffle. Evans' truffles are also sold in the winery's tasting room and are available in half-pound boxes for enjoying at home and gift-giving.

Galen Glen Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Andreas, Pa. The vineyard is on the family's double-century farm and is full of

history. The tasting room's knowledgeable and engaging staff always make your visit enjoyable.

Currently, the tasting room is open Friday 12 to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday through Thursday for the winter with expanded hours resuming April through December. Plan to spend some time enjoying the exceptional views and a glass of award-winning wine with locally-made cheeses or pack some light fare.

For more information about the winery's other award winning wines and other upcoming events, please visit the www.galenglen.com or "Like" us on Facebook at Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery and follow on Twitter @galenglenwine. The tasting room may be reached via telephone at 570-3863682. The staff looks forward to meeting you and your family and helping you create unforgettable memories during the year-long anniversary celebration at Galen Glen.

Happy Birthday Aubree Sterner - 3 on Feb. 21 Betty Abel - 83 on Feb. 23

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4-H Bakes For Gracedale

LeatherCrafters’ members making cookies for Gracedale. L-R: Christian Dubs of Bath, Kaitlyn Fisher of Bangor, Jacob Fisher of Bangor, and Daniel Leung of Bethlehem.

Submitted by JANICE MARTIN LeatherCrafters 4-H Club of Northampton County recently baked holiday cookies for the residents of Gracedale in Nazareth. The members measured ingredients, rolled out the doughs, cut the cookie shapes, baked them, and then decorated various cookies before packaging them.

There were six different types of cookies made during the evening. Some of the cookies were

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sampled along the way, however the vast majority made it into individual bags and were donated to the residents to bring them some holiday cheer.

LeatherCrafters 4-H is continuing the art of working with leather to craft various items with unique designs. This gives the members an opportunity to learn this artistic skill and to explore many avenues of creativity. The club meets at Holy Cross Church in Moorestown on the the first and third Fridays of the late winter to spring months. The members are currently working on items to display at the 2015 4-H Fair in August.

Anyone interested in information concerning LeatherCrafters may call leader Janice Martin at 610-837-7294. 4-H is open to youths ages 5 to 19 with a wide variety of volunteer-led projects and activities. Anyone interested in other 4-H clubs is invited to call the 4-H offices at 610-746-1970.

Happy Birthday Lexi Hahn - 14 on Feb. 14 Ted Oswald - 80 on Feb. 16 Jason Amey, Sr. - 45 on Feb. 22

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT It’s time to prepare for the Easter season; lent begins here at St. Peter’s with our Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Feb. 18. The service will include the Imposition of Ashes. The Lenten Series this year will be “The Stones.” Services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. A Lenten meal will be shared each week before the service at 5:45 p.m. Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. AWANA Club is held each Sunday at 6 p.m. for three to 12-year-olds. Youth group for 13 to 25-year-olds is at 7:30 p.m. We would like to remind you of our different Bible Studies held Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., Monday mornings at 10

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a.m., and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Be sure to check out our website and Facebook for dates on fundraisers, such as hoagies, pierogies, and dinners, etc. We continue to collect cell phones, used ink cartridges, aluminium cans, Turkey Hill milk caps, and used clothing. All items may be dropped off and placed on the porch. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limo........................................12 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................38 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc..............................48 B. Biechy Construction Balch’s...............................................14 Company..........................................48 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................38 Becker Homes.................................40 Bethany Wesleyan..........................25 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc............................41 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............41 Blue Mountain Fish & GameDesigner Purse Bingo....................16 Blue Mountain Ski Area..................7 Bob’s Flower Shop..........................17 Bus Stop...........................................38 Campton Funeral...........................32 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................47 Cherryville Pizza............................48 Cindy’s Deli.....................................16 Clean Sweep........................ 19, 34, 51 CLIU..................................................17 Country Clippers Pet Grooming..................................27 Country Garden...............................3 Crystal Vision Center.....................26 Don Messinger................................40 Eberhardt Motors...........................11 Enterprise........................................37 Eugene Hankee...............................42 Faith Lutheran................................31 Family Practice..................................3 Frey & Co...........................................2 Friedens Fire - Filling....................19 Friedens UCC-Valentine...............16 GD Shupp........................................40 George Bensing Green Eagle Marketplace.............49 Funeral Home, Inc..........................49 Hassler..............................................35 Home Helpers.................................23 Ice Cream Lab.................................15 Jack Follweiler’s Garage................42 Kornfeind’s........................................5 Kuhns Chiropractic........................23 Lappawinzo.....................................19 Larry’s Antiques.............................44 Lehigh Twp. Fire - Valentine.........24 Lehigh Valley Spinal............. 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor................................33 LNC Tax..............................................8

Lorah’s Pig Roasters......................19 LV Sportsman Show.........................6 Mack’s Tree Service........................41 Marth’s.............................................34 Massage Therapy-Roxanne..........26 Mauch Chunk.................................34 Mel Fritz Construction..................40 Mint Home Improvement............41 Myers Contracting.........................41 Myster Tree & Shrub Service..............................................41 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage..............................................2 Neff’s Masonry...............................41 NL Insurance & Notary.................42 NL Little Theatre.............................22 Off the Wall.....................................34 Pastor Lundmark............................31 Paul Donovan....................................4 Phil & Son........................................41 Phil Long Construction.................40 Plumbing Professionals................40 Precision Armaments....................42 Richard B. Ryon .............................52

Robert A. Hawke............................43 Ron’s Handyman............................40 Roosevelt Demo Club....................34 Rotary Club of Slatington.............49 Shipping Plus....................................8 Silfies Fuel........................................40 Source4Teachers.............................39 St. John Neumann..........................22 Stress Relief Center.......................24 Sule’s Collision Center..................33 Susan C. Schneck...........................33 Susie’s Shady Nook..........................9 TJ Uhnak..........................................49 Tom Sidor...........................................6 Veterans Discount Oil....................37 Vigilant Adult Toy Bingo...............14 Vigilant Fire - Events.....................39 W. Neff Auto....................................27 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique..........................2 Wenz Tax............................................9 WLSH AM 1410..............................13 Yons Construction..........................38

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