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From The Editor’s Desk.

Those who have been reading the Gazette during my tenure at the paper will know that I occasionally appeal to our audience for help, or to highlight a good cause. This is one of those times. Gianna Miller is the daughter of a friend who I knew growing up in Weatherly, in the Northern part of Carbon County.

This is her story:

Outpouring of Support for Local Girl

By Joe Korba

In a tight-knit community like Weatherly everyone knows one another. They eat at the same restaurants, shop at the same stores and all of their kids go to school together. Generations play basketball on the same courts and congregate in the same parks as they have for decades.

Weatherly is a town that rallies behind it’s own, and pulls together when someone needs help. A local woman, Rebecca Ravina reached out to the Weatherly community last week and has received a tremendous amount of support from both locals

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and from people around the country.

Ms. Ravina’s three-year-old daughter, Gianna, has been afflicted with seizures since she was 9 months old. These seizures are unpredictable and vary in intensity from partial seizures, which affect a certain part of the brain and have symptoms that may be overlooked by an untrained eye to very serious Grand Mal (Tonic-clonic) seizures that affect the entire brain and cause loss of consciousness and convulsions. Because of her condition Gianna has very strict limitations on physical activity. She can’t climb trees and has to be carefully monitored when climbing stairs and just generally being a little kid – running, jumping and playing.

The little girl loves to dress up in tutus and high heels but never hesitates to dig for worms or play war with her older brother. She has a favorite blanket, from which she is inseparable.

Unfortunately, along with her blanket, Gianna has to always carry a backpack containing Diastat, a medication that can stop one of her seizures about five-minutes after she starts showing symptoms.

Gianna has been seen at the renowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and gets regular MRIs and EEGs to track changes and abnormalities. Because of the potential for a seizure at any time, Ms. Ravina has to keep a very close eye on her daughter constantly. But, she recently made a discovery that would make life easier, and much safer, for both mother and daughter.

The idea to get a service dog, specifically a seizure response dog, came to Ms. Ravina as she was thinking of better ways to supervise Gianna as her condition changes and evolves. According to Ms. Ravina the seizures are “always different, the longest one lasted twenty five minutes.” A seizure response dog would be alert to subtle changes that might signal an oncoming seizure which would allow anyone supervising Gianna to make sure she is safe should she start to show symptoms. As well as being practical and predicting seizures, the dog would also comfort Gianna afterwards. However, the service dogs, because of their breeding and training, are somewhat cost prohibitive. The chocolate Labrador Retriever, a breed favored for their mild temperament, from Endless Mountain Labradors will run about $7,000, including specialized training at Marx’s Lehigh Valley Dog Training.

To help cover the costs of getting Gianna her dog Ms. Ravina began to plan a fundraiser and launched an online campaign. As of press time the social media driven campaign has raised well over $900.

“I can't believe how many people are donating

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Little Shop of Horrors at NL Little Theater Little Shop of Horrors, a comedy-horror-rock musical, by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman will be presented on Friday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. This production will be directed by Nick Sander.

NLYAA Election of Officers and Directors

The Northern Lehigh Youth Athletic Association is holding their annual election of officers and sport directors on Wednesday, February 13th, 7:30 p.m. at the Middle School library. All guest are welcome to come and share comments. Guests are granted voting rights after three consecutive meetings, but are always welcome to share comments, concerns, and suggestions at any given meeting.

They currently have an opening for the Football Cheer Director position. Anyone wishing to be considered, please contact Lynne McGeehan at 484-695-0086.

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Lehigh Gap Nature Center Presentations

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

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

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

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

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

February Blood Drives

Monday February 11 from 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at Northern Lehigh Middle School, Call 610.767.9812 ext. 1328 to register.

Saturday February 16 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd UCC. Call to register at 610.767.6006. The MKBC website GIVEaPINT.org

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If you’d like to donate, or help out, a fundraiser will be held at the Weatherly Fire House, 107 Spring St., Weatherly, from 2 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 23rd. There will be food and drinks for sale as well as a Chinese Auction with “some really cool stuff.” There will be live music with Nathan Pfieffer performing acoustic starting around 4 p.m., Charlie Cole will perform from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and local rock band BearDickBone will play from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Basket winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Puppies from the dog trainer will also be making an appearance. For more information, or to donate a basket, call 570-579-3950 or 570-578-4202.

If you’d like to donate online, visit https://fundrazr. com/campaigns/4QZPf.

Gianna Miller -Third Eye Photo

Service Dog for Gianna Continued from Page 3 items for the fundraiser and how many have made donations online. It's truly amazing how people will come together to help someone else. People I don't know have made donations, people from other states. There are also quite a few that are reaching out to local organizations to help make this possible. I can never thank any of these people enough,” Ms. Ravina says of the tremendous response she’s gotten in just the first few days of the fundraising campaign.

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Social Page 40th Anniversary

Berger - Coughlin Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berger of Bath are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah to Eric Coughlin, son of Kathleen Harley of Northampton and Robert Coughlin also of Northampton. Sarah and Eric are both graduates of Northampton High School.

Sarah earned her B.S. in Health Sciences from Lebanon Valley College in 2011. She is currently attending Lebanon Valley College and will receive a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May. Eric earned his B.S. in Astrophysics from Lehigh University in 2011. He is currently attending the University of Colorado in pursuit of a Ph.D. in Astrophysics.

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Murphy – Beichy Engagement Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beichey of Northampton, would like to announce the engagement of their son Benjamin Ross Beichey to Jennifer Colleen Murphy, daughter of Michael and Lorraine Murphy of Peabody, MA. The engagement took place in the Cayman Islands in April 2012.

Ben graduated from Kutztown University with a BS in Industrial/Organizational Development Psychology and a Post Graduate degree in International Business Management from St. Mary's University College London, UK. Ben currently works at PwC as a Senior Risk Advisor in NYC. Jenni graduated from Roger Williams University with a BS in International Business and a Post Graduate degree in International Business Management, also from St. Mary's University College London, UK. Jenni currently works as a Finance Analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald in NYC. Ben and Jenni met in London while they were both working and studying for their Post Graduate degrees.

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Livengood Excavators Inc. Honored for Innovative Project By: Alice Wanamaker

Livengood Excavators, Inc. received the Project of the Year Award for outstanding achievement in Commercial Construction from the PA Aggregates and Concrete Association and the PA Concrete Promotion Council recognizing their use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) on Sycamore Street in Nazareth. This project was the first roadway in the Valley to use the experimental process.

Each year, the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) holds a “Project of the Year� Award Competition to spotlight projects in both residential and commercial construction categories. The prestigious award was presented in November 2012 at the Awards Ceremony held at the Hershey Hotel.

Livengood Excavators has been serving Lehigh Township and the entire Lehigh Valley for over 50 years. They provide Commercial, Industrial, Municipal and Residential excavating and paving service work.

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2013 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-760-1687.

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

FMI: 610-262-2077.

Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm.

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

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

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

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

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239.

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

TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025.

PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

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

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

Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm.

FMI: 610-217-4321.

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

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

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library

(Second Sat.) 11 am – 12 pm Must Register at Library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm FMI 610-262-9010.

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

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

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

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 pm.

Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7pm.

Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239.

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

Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm.

Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 am.

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

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

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

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

LINE DANCING, Vigilant Fire Hall, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

FMI 610-760-1917 Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 pm - 4:30 pm FMI 610-826-4962.

Wednesday, February 6 Lame Duck Day Slatington 150th Anniversary Meeting. Rinkers on Main, 7 pm FMI: 610-428-9862.

Thursday, February 7 Blood drive – ReMax, Whitehall. 10am-6om.

FMI: 610-266-5241.

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2013 Community Calendar

Friday, February 8

Boy Scouts Day Adult Toy Bingo, Vigilant Fire Company, 110 S. Walnut Street, Slatington. Doors & Kitchen open at 5pm, Bingo starts at 7pm. Snow date Sat. 2/11 at 7pm. FMItickets call (610) 7673832.

Saturday, February 9 Sportsman’s Show & Flea Market. Leesport Farmers Market. 8am-2pm.

Valentines Dance w/Crazy Hearts. 6pm-10:30 pm.

FMI: Tickets: 484-330-6335.

One dollar bag sale at Slatington Library.

Sunday, February 10 Lehigh Gap Nature Center Speaker Series Event. Diane Husic, Ph.D. "A Decade of Research at Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge: What Are We Learning?" 3pm. FMI: 610-7608889.

Upper Lehigh Lions AYCE Breakfast Schnecksville Fire Co 8am-1pm

Monday, February 11 Blood Drive 2 pm-6:30 pm at Northern Lehigh Middle School, Call 610.767.9812 ext.

1328.

St. John’s Friendly Fifties meet at church 1pm.

Lehigh Township Historical Society meeting, 7 pm.

Student Aid workshop on FASFA application. LCCC Main, 6pm. Register online at lccc.edu/fafsanights.com.

Tuesday, February 12 Lincoln’s Birthday

Wednesday, February 13 NLYAA meeting at Northern Lehigh Middle School. 7:30pm.

Walt Disney World College Program information session, LCCC – Main. 2pm.

FMI: 610-799-1513.

Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 meeting at Allen Twsp. Fire Co. 12pm.

FMI: 610-262-9182.

Thursday, February 14 Valentines Day Lehigh Gap Nature Center Cabin Fever Book Club. 10am, FMI: 610-760-8889.

Ebenezer UCC – Free clothes for the family 6-8pm. FMI: 610298-8000.

Friday, February 15 Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335.

Land & Sea Dinner Bowmanstown Fire Co. 4-8 pm.

FMI: 610-852-2722.

Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.

FMI: 610-767-8476.

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Saturday, February 16

Blood Drive 9 am-12:30 pm at Good Shepherd UCC. Call to register at 610-767-6006.

Bath Museum- Bath Borough Building 10 am- 3 pm Free.

Sportsman’s Flea Market Blue Mt. Fish & Game. 7:30 am- 1 pm. FMI: 610-767-2815.

Valentines Dinner/Dance.

LT Fire Co. Must be 21.

FMI: 610-767-1564.

Turkey & Filling Buffet Style Diner. Heidelberg Union Church, Saegersville.

FMI: 610-767-5351.

Ebenezer UCC – Free clothes for the family 10am-12pm FMI: 610-298-8000.

Sunday, February 17 Flea Market, Schnecksville Fire Co. 8am-2pm. FMI: 610-7676553.

Basket Bingo sponsored by Palmerton HS Basketball at the HS Café. Doors 11:30, Bingo 1pm. FMI/Tickets: 484-515-5870

Tuesday, February 19 Lehigh Valley Postcard club meeting. 6:30pm Church of the Manger, Bethlehem. FMI: 610868-5379.

Blood drive – First United Church of Christ, Palmerton 11:30am-5:30pm. FMI: 610-8262097.

Wellness lecture “Keeping Your Heart Healthy” Slatington Library, 7pm. 610-767-6461.

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Ex-MLBer Dave Schneck to Speak at LTHS On Monday, February 25, the LTHS will sponsor a special program at 7 p.m. with speaker Dave Schneck at Hope Lutheran Church.

Dave is a resident of Lehigh Township for the past 33 years. He played in Little League baseball in Slatington and was on the baseball team at Whitehall High School. He was drafted and played professionally with the New York Mets from 1968 to 1977.

Come out and learn what life was like as a professional baseball player. He has some personal stories to relate and will tell you what

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Valentine Oldies Dinner/Dance

Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. 4188 Lehigh Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035 (Route 248 & Blue Mountain Dr) Tickets $20 per person & MUST be 21

“Moonlite Memories DJ” Record hits of 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Doors Open 6:30pm • Dinner Served 7-8pm Dancing & Music 8pm-Midnight

it was like 40+ years ago in the world of baseball. Find out if you know baseball terminology.

He is willing to answer any questions you may have.

This would be an excellent program for young boys aspiring to be a professional baseball player or just learn more about the game of baseball. Baseball managers, contact your teams and come as a group.

Following the program, light refreshments will be served. If groups plan to attend, please call to reserve. For more information, call 610-767-5906 or 610-767-5989.

For reservations call Linda 610-767-1564 All proceeds benefits Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co.

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Thank you everyone for all the support & patronga over the last 15 years. ~ Brian & Linda

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Local Graduates from Basic Training Air Force Airman Kyle Meyers and Air Force Reserve Airman Courtney A. Strohl graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airmen completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Kyle Meyers Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force Meyers is the son of Susan Leary of Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, and is a 2012 graduate of Palmerton Area High School.

Courtney A. Strohl Strohl is the daughter of

George Strohl III and Kim Strohl, both of Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, and is a 2011 graduate of Palmerton High School.

Vendor Bingo Party

The Upper Lehigh Lioness Lions are having a vendor bingo party on March 3 at NOVA, 2375 Levans Rd., Ormrod. Tickets include 20 games with special games being offered separately.

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Quota Rocks in Northampton

Looking for something fun to do on these cold winter nights? The Quota Club of Northampton is holding its annual oldies dance on February 23, at the Northampton Community Center.

The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and a dinner buffet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Beverages are included in the price. There will be oldies music by DJ Jimmy K from 7-11:00 p.m. Proceeds this year will go to help a local family with a child fighting cancer. So get your gang together and rock the night away for a good cause. Call Nikol at 610-440-2171 or see Dale at Miller Ace Hardware for tickets.

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BuddyPacks for Students Affected by Hurricane Sandy

Brownie Troop 8635, Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville, collected items for Operation BuddyPack. The girls collected school supplies and personal items to fill three back packs for students affected by Hurricane Sandy. Items collected included crayons, socks, toothbrushes, hats, gloves, and more for each back pack. For more information on this worthy cause visit www.buddypacks.org.

Valentine’s Day Rose sale lehigh township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 tues., Feb. 12 8am-8pm • Wed., Feb. 13th 8am-9pm thurs., Feb. 14th 8am-8pm

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Touch of Dutch 27 Yenner, 1955 Vum Besem Mache: Alleweil hen mer en Besem newe an der hinnerschde Dier henke, as gemacht iss warre graad vor unser eegne Aage.

Am letscht Samschdaag hen mer der Willie Falk bsucht in Fogelsville, Lehigh County. Er hot seim Paep sei Besemmacher rei in seim Schapp uff em zwedde Schtock. Un er macht die Besem aus Besemwelschkann noch graad wie sie Paep’s aa als geduh hot. Er iss en Schreiner, awwer schafft an der Besem darrich der Winder, wann er net draus schaffe kann.

Der Willie hot’s Besemmache aafange lanne wie er neinzeh Yaahr alt waar. Sei Paep hot Unglick ghatt. Er hot sei Aarem verbroche un no hot er der Willie draa fer Besem mache vun em Besemwelschkann as Leit hiegebrocht hen ghatt fer Besem gemacht hawwe. Der Willie iss uff der Tschop un sei Paep hot newedraa gschtanne un hot em gsaagt wie aazugeh. Ich denk em Paep sei Unglick waar em Willie sei Glick; schunscht er’s verleicht net gelannt.

Ball alle Bauer hot bissel Besemwelschkann

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geblanzt Yaahre zerick. Wie’s ball zeidich waar, hot der Bauer’s umgegnicht so as die Taasle unnersich ghanke hot, so as die Schtreiss schee graad gebliwwe sin. Deel leit bringe die Schtiel, as schunt en Besem ausgewore hen fer widder an en neier Besem mache. Der Willie hot uns gsaagt die Schtiel hedde als zwee Cent gekoscht Yaahre zerick un nau koschde sie achtzeh Cent. Iewen wie die Schtiel yuscht zwee Cent waare, hen viel Leit sell gschpaart mit der alde Schtiel bringe fer widder yuuse. Mir Pennsylfaanish Deitsche sin ewwer schpaarsam. Sell is aa der eensichscht Weg fer zu ebbes kumme.

Tee gemacht vun Besemwelschkann iss als gedrunke warre fer Wassersucht (Dropsy).

Mer hen in der zwansich fareb Bilder gnumme beim Willie. Wann Clubs, Karriche, adder Schule so Bilder sehne wolle vun so alde Dinge, schreibt uns. Mer sin widder an Daadem setze fer es Friehyaahr, wann die Widdering scheener watt.

-Florence Baver January 27, 1955 About making brooms: Right now we have a broom hanging next to the back door that was made right before our eyes.

Last Saturday we visited Willie Falk in Fogelsville, Lehigh County. He brought his dad’s broom

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maker into the second floor of his shop. And he still makes the brooms out of broom corn like his dad always did. He is a carpenter but he makes the brooms throughout the winter, when he can not work outside.

He began to learn broom making when he was 19 years old. His dad had an accident; he broke his arm and then put Willie at making the brooms from the broom corn that people had brought to make their brooms. Willie worked at it with his dad standing along side, telling him how to do it.

I think his dad’s bad luck was Willie’s good luck; else he may not have learned that trade.

Almost every farmer planted broom corn years ago. When it was almost mature, the farmer bent the tassels over so that the tassels were hanging downward, so that they would remain nice and straight. Some people bring the broom handle from an old worn out broom for him to make a new one. Willie said the [new] handles would cost two cents years ago, but now cost 18 cents.

Even when they only cost two cents, some people brought the old handle to save that cost. We Pennsylvania Dutch are forever thrifty. That is the only way to come by things.

Tea made from broom corn was always drunk by people who had dropsy [Edema].

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We took 20 some colored pictures at Willie’s place. If clubs, churches or schools want to see such old traditions, write to us. We are scheduling presentations in spring, when the weather conditions become nicer.

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St. John Neumann School Digs up Treasures

A quarter of a century's worth of history has been dredged up from the depths of the Palmerton Borough Park. Nearly 25 years after it was interred in the borough park, a rocket that really is a time capsule was dug up.

The rocket designed by Warren E. Siegmond and built by the New Jersey Zinc Co., is a 15-foot time capsule named the S.S. Palmer Enterprise. It was originally buried in the park on Oct. 8, 1988.

Inside were treasures from many organizations and businesses, including St. John Neumann Regional School.

Treasures included; letters and drawings from

students who attended St. John Neumann 25 years ago, a black and white yearbook from 1986-1987, pictures and letters from the staff and a copy of the schools official handbook.

Students wrote about their dream jobs for the future which included being a…swim coach, professional football players, zoologist and a “gas man.”

The schools handbook was really interested to read, highlighting; parental responsibilities, discipline, homework requirements, the schools philosophy and the dreaded DETENTION! Sister Virginia Stephanie, the schools current Principal, opened the historic package with the students one afternoon. “It was really magical!

Our students were amazed by the history and enjoyed reading the letters. Some were from their own relatives who attended the school back twenty five years ago”.

The Catholic school, which offers Kindergarten through 8th grade has campuses in Palmerton and Slatington. They can be contacted at 610-826-2354.

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“CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn.”

The CLIU is currently seeking qualified candidates to transport special needs students to our classrooms in Carbon and Lehigh Counties. Substitutes have the option to pick and choose the days they work and PT employees working 20+ hrs/wk have the option of purchasing health insurance at 50% of cost.

CDL School Bus Endorsement is a PLUS but not necessary for employment. However when employed, the CLIU pays for CDL preparation / license, and training and CDL must be obtained within 1 yr. Rates: CDL bus driver $14.04/hr, CDL mini-bus driver $13.61/hr, Non CDL Van driver $12.82/hr, Vehicle Aid $9.35/hr.

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A Senior Moment

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By Candi Lynn and Friend

One summer evening, my new friend and I decided to go for a stroll alongside the lake. It was a warm, but breezy evening and many people were out by the lake, boating, swimming and just relaxing in the midst of nature's beauty. As we walked, we thought about what we saw. We particularly noticed the young boy with his pup. They both were playing on the shore line. The boy tossing a ball in the water for the pup to retrieve.

We stood there and watched for a while, recalling days gone by.

We kept on walking and noticed another gentleman with his other dog. He was teaching his dog to flush out the fake birds that were put in the tall grass. What a sight to see! With the dog doing exactly what was asked of him and receiving high praises…..the special bonds of humans and their dogs.

We continued on our walk along the shoreline, enjoying each other's company and the cool water on a warm summer's eve. Eventually the sun started setting and we headed home. We came to the porch and sat down, and listened to the crickets in the yard, the rustling of the leaves in the breeze, as the sun slowly set. It was then we looked at each other, and his arm went around me, holding me near. Our first day and first outing, one of many to share together.

We came to be for a reason, he needing me and me needing him. Today was my adoption day! My new forever friend knows the privilege of adopting a senior dog such as myself. The love, companionship and making everyday a special day, bonding into a relationship giving this special senior dog a second chance at life, love and happiness. We may or may not have a lot of years to spend together. But this isn’t what matters most. We both know that it is the quality of time spent together that is very special and we’ll hold that time dear. I give thanks to Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue, for giving a senior such as myself a second chance at a new life and a forever home.

Candace J. Lynn is a volunteer and champion for rescue dogs in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Her passion for puppies is never ending. She volunteers with MAESSR (Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue) as well as A Tail to Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center. She is a founding coordinator of Paw Prints on the Canal. Giving dogs a second chance at life is her mission that she plans to continue for a long long time.

Donna Neetz - 46 on Feb. 12th Amanda Kiss - 16 on Feb. 14th Lexi Hahn - 12 on Feb. 14th

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Five Good Reasons to E-file Your Tax Return If you haven’t tried IRS e-file before, now is the time. Most taxpayers – more than 80 percent – file electronically. The IRS has processed more than 1 billion individual tax returns safely and securely since the nationwide debut of electronic filing in 1990. Fewer people file a paper tax return every year. Here are five good reasons to e-file your tax return: 1. Accurate and complete. E-file is the best way to file an accurate and complete tax return. Tax returns that are incomplete or include errors take longer to process.

2. Safe and secure. Tax preparers and software companies who e-file must meet strict guidelines and provide the best in encryption technology.

You receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours that the IRS received your tax return. If the IRS does not accept your tax return, you will receive notification and can quickly correct your return and resubmit it.

3. Faster refunds. An e-filed tax return usually means a faster refund compared to a paper return.

The IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days.

If you choose direct deposit, your refund goes directly into your bank account. Combining e-file with direct deposit is the fastest way to get your refund. About three out of four taxpayers who file

KEEPING YOUR HEART HEALTHY A Wellness Lecture Presented by Howard Cook R. Ph

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Ricky Meyers - 20 on Feb. 5th Brianna Schaff - 14 on Feb. 6th Carol Long - 52 on Feb. 7th Chastity Howard - 10 on Feb. 8th Marjorie Smith - 81 on Feb. 10th

In loving memory of

Dale G. Beck January 23, 1943 to March 28, 1997

In loving memory on your 70th birthday.

We pray that you know you always were and still are loved dearly. You left us too soon, but our hope is that your soul is now at rest. We miss you everyday.

-Your loving family

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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps you keep more of what you earned New Tripoli Resident Marches at Inauguration

Virginia Military Institute cadet Nicholas H. Millward was among the approximately 1,500 who marched in this year's presidential Inaugural Parade Jan. 21.

Cadet Millward is from New Tripoli. His parents are Mr. & Mrs. Harry T. Millward.

The Corps of Cadets marched through the heart of Washington D.C., from the U.S. Capitol Building to the reviewing stand at the White House. The Corps was the final group in the parade, passing the president in review at about 6:30 p.m.

The cadets' participation marked the 14th time that the VMI Corps of Cadets has marched in a presidential Inaugural Parade.

VMI, with an enrollment of 1,600 cadets, is the nation's oldest state-supported military college.

No tax benefit offers a greater lifeline to working families than EITC. Yet, one out of every five eligible taxpayers fails to claim it, according to the IRS. Because of the economy, even more people may be eligible if they have had changes in their earned income. Here are a few things to keep in mind: n The

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Learn more at www.irs.gov/eitc and use the EITC Assistant, or ask your tax professional. If you are eligible for EITC, you also are eligible for free tax help at VITA sites nationwide or to use Free File at www.irs.gov/freefile.

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Congratulations to Cutest Couple Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Amber Wanamaker

Paul and Amber will celebrate their third wedding anniversary on April 10, 2013. They have three boys; Jaiden, Carter and Shaye and their relationship is the center of their family. The young couple enjoys spending time together and the challenges of having three boys under the age of 10. "We are living life and enjoying our family!

It is not easy raising a family in this economy, but we do what we can to make our kids have a great childhood! Our love for each other grows everyday

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and I couldn't ask for a better partner to share my life with!"

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The couple received over 1700 votes online during the contest period and won a romantic Valentines dinner at The Oaks at Woodstone Country Club.

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Girl of the Month Slatington Woman’s Club - February 201e

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ana Lynn Fricker

Dana is originally from Warrington, PA. She is the daughter of Jesse and Jennifer Fricker. She also has a brother Gavin. Dana is involved in many school activities including Marching Band where she serves

as President, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Lehigh County Honors Band (2011, 2012), Pit Orchestra, Concert Choir, Yearbook, Newspaper where she serves as the Editor, and the Library Club where she serves as Historian. She has earned recognition at Northern Lehigh High School on the Principal’s List as well as being on the All-Pro Team. Dana volunteers at The Gress Mountain Ranchand plans to attend college and study Marine Biology and Chemistry.

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Northampton Comm. College Dean’s List Fall 2012 The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Northampton Community College. The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of 6 credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The list includes: Kresgeville: Andrea Capone, Kelly Devine, Leigh Hughes, Jodi Lillman, Christopher Sanchez, Amanda Santiago Kunkletown: Timothy Beers, Nina Bono, Stephanie Buck, Jessica Chase, Michelle Federico, Michele Gannon, Emily Gillen, Joseph Gioia, Amanda Green, Garrett Hall, Victoria Hample, Sarah Harley, Michael Hughart, Elaine Hughes, Jerry Kossyk, Nicholas Martinelli, Christopher Mayer, Brandy Miller, Paula Rettle, Levi Schessler, Alishia Shafer, Elijah Tapia, Jamie Varcadipane Laurys Station: Trang Ngoc Vu Lehighton: Sarah Hunsicker, Katelyn Light, Angela Snyder Northampton: Rawad Albassit, Scarlett Allunis, Tyler Bachman, Nathan Barrall, Josephine Bernecker, Nicholas Bielaski, Jamie Bishop, Lisa Bleskachek, Carolyn Blocker, Una Bonner, Russell Boyer, Cynthia Breinig, Jennifer Bruch, Erin Campbell, Bradford Carlisle, Ruth Carra, Alicia Christine, Katie Collis, Allyson Coonrod, Demi DeJesse, Tiffany Frey, Jerod Froetschner, Chelsea Gable, Timothy Gerancher, Judith Gerhart, Mandy Gero, Menna Getahoun, Erin Gilly, Angela Green, 4571 CLOVER HILL CIRCLE SERVING THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY

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Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch Needs Volunteers The Lehigh Gap Nature Center will conduct its 17th annual Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch on the weekend of February 15,16, and 17. Seventy volunteers participated in the 16th annual survey last February and sighted over 3,000 birds of 38 different species – all three numbers were recordhighs for the count. Over 40,000 birds have been tallied in sixteen years of counting.

The Feeder Watch is one of the long-term research projects of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center. Because birds are excellent indicators of environmental quality, a long-term study like the Feeder Watch may provide valuable data about environmental quality in the study area. It is important to have a large number of volunteers to gather enough data for the survey to be more accurate. Former participants will automatically be sent a packet for the 2013 survey, but additional feeder watchers are welcome and needed.

The objective of the Feeder Watch is to sample the numbers and species of birds visiting backyard feeders on a particular winter day at as many feeders as possible in an area around Lehigh Gap. The results will be published by the Nature Center and distributed to local news media.

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Lehigh Gap. Anyone in that geographic area with one or more bird feeders of any type in their yard, and who can identify the individual species of birds that visit the feeders, is invited to participate in the 2013 Feeder Watch. Volunteers are asked to spend a few hours throughout the day on February 15, 16, or 17th observing their feeders and recording any visitors. The Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch is an opportunity for back-yard bird watchers -- ordinary citizens -- to make a contribution to a scientific study.

The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society started a similar project one year after the LGNC count began, and LGNC officials encourage their participants to submit their count data to Cornell’s Great Backyard Bird Count (http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc) as well as to LGNC. Volunteers will receive a Feeder Watch data sheet and instructions via email or regular mail as requested. To volunteer, contact the Nature Center at 610-760-8889 or at lgnc@ptd.net, and provide your name, address, and phone number/email address and note that you are volunteering for the Feeder Watch program.

Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a member supported environmental education and wildlife conservation organization located at Lehigh Gap between Slatington and Palmerton.

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Palmerton Band Display At Heritage Center

The Feature Room at the Heritage Center, 410 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Palmerton Band. Old instruments, uniforms, photos, and membership lists are on display.

The Center is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week; phone 610-824-6954 for recording listing the hours each day. There is no charge for admission.

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The Palmerton Area Historical Society will meet on Monday, February 11 at the Palmerton Area Library for the monthly general meeting. The program will be a video on the lives of the wives of U. S. Presidents. This will follow a short business session which begins at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.

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Rinfret, an early childhood education major, led the LCCC Cougars to two victories scoring a game-high 16 points over Penn State Schuylkill and 18 points over Ocean County. For more information regarding LCCC Athletics, please contact Athletics Director, Jocelyn Beck, at 610799-1155 or jbeck@lccc.edu. LCCC Athletics is on the web at www.lccc.edu/athletics.

Lehighton Democratic Information Center A group of local Democrats believe that having a Democratic Election Headquarters during the recent campaigns was such a positive experience, they were willing to reach into their wallets and fund a “Democratic Information Center” through 2013. The new “Democratic Information Center” will be located at 110 S. First St. in Lehighton (across from the Senior High Rise) in the same location as the former Democratic Headquarters.

Carol O’Brien, a member of the steering committee, said,“ Every election year we scramble around to find a headquarters only to clean it out after the election and then find another location for the next election. By keeping a functioning office open, we will have an established location for volunteers to gather and for the use of candidates who are running in 2013.”The Center will initially open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 4p.m. It is also open by arrangement for meetings, events or training sessions. Volunteers who want to be involved may call The Center. The phone number is 610-377-5178.

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Senior Citizens Corner Following are the menu selections for the Area Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center. Slatington Sr. Center (610) 7671250, Cherryville Sr. Center (610) 7672977, Mid-County Sr. Center 610-837-1931, Northampton Sr. Center 610-262-4977, Palmerton Sr. Center 610-826-4505.

Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

Carbon County Palmerton Senior Center Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-1:00 p.m.

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

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Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Tuesday – Bingo, lunch Wednesday – Penny games, lunch Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Friday – Bingo, lunch 2/6 – Beef Roll-up, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Pearl Onions, Fruited Jello 2/7 – Pork & Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Choc Cheesecake 2/8 – Chicken Marsala, Buttered Noodles, Green & Wax Beans, Peaches & Cream 2/11 – Lentil Soup, Lasagna, Mixed Fruit 2/12 – “Fat Taco Salad” Bar 2/13 – Hamburger, Oven Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Pudding 2/14 – Pork Chop, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Red Velvet Cake 2/15 – Bean Soup, Ham,Mac&Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Blondie 2/18 – Holiday - Closed 2/19 – Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Orange 2/20 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Cherry Crisp Lehigh County Hot Meals Reservations: (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

2/6 – Salisbury Steak w/Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; Creole Zucchini; Wheat Bread; Diced Pears 2/7 – Roasted Turkey Breast w/Gravy; Bread Stuffing; French Green Beans; Wheat Bread; Orange 2/8 – Dilled Baked Fish; Mac & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Multigrain Bread; Banana 2/11 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce; Broccoli; Garlic Bread; Fresh Fruit 2/12 – Breaded Chicken Breast; Roasted Potatoes; Wax Beans; Wheat Roll; Applesauce 2/13 – Veal Parmesan; Rotini w/Sauce; Zucchini;

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Wheat Bread; Diced Pears 2/14 – Yankee Pot Roast; Baked Potato; Green Beans; Wheat Bread; Tropical Fruit 2/15 – Breaded Pollack; Vegetable Rice; Mediterranean Medley; Wheat Bread; Banana 2/18 – Closed! President’s Day 2/19 – Chicken Picatta; Wild Rice; American Blend Veggies; Wheat Bread; Fresh Fruit 2/20 – Stuffed Green Pepper w/Tomato Sauce; Mashed Potatoes; Carrots; Wheat Bread; Fruited Yogurt Slatington Senior Center activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm, Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30am-1:15 on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45am.

Northampton County Area on Aging Hot Menu 2/7 – Chicken Noodle Bake; Sliced Carrots; Wheat Roll w/Marg; Pineapple Tidbits 2/8 – Italian Wedding Soup; Marinated Turkey Cutlet; Red Potatoes; Succotash; Wheat Bread w/ Marg; Peanut Butter Cookie 2/11 – Homemade Chicken Croquettes/Gravy; Mashed Potatoes; Garden Blend Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Bread Pudding 2/12 – Tomato Soup; Pork Cutlet Madeira; Wide Noodles; California Vegetable Blend; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Glazed Fastnacht 2/13 – Ash Wednesday – Potato Crusted Cod; O’Brien Potatoes; Whole Kernel Corn; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Tapioca Pudding 2/14 – Happy Valentine’s Day! Chicken Breast stuffed w/Broccoli & Cheese; Seasoned Rice Pilaf; Waldorf Salad; Fresh Baked Roll w/Marg; Strawberry Cream Shortcake 2/15 – Wild Mushroom Soup; Baked Ziti; French Cut Green Beans; Italian Bread w/Marg; Mandarin Oranges 2/18 – Closed! President’s Day 2/19 – Chicken Vegetable Soup; Breaded Veal Patty/

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Senior Citizens Continued from Page 31 Gravy; Buttered Noodles; Brussels Sprouts; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Birthday Cake; Vanilla Ice Cream 2/20 – Chicken & Bow Ties in Vodka Sauce; Wax Beans; Italian Bread w/Marg; Fresh Fruit Cup. Northampton Senior Center Director: Krista Ambrosino For Reservations Please Call: 610-262-4977 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-1:30 2/7 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; 11:00 Kelley Medical with David “Arthritis”; Noon Lunch; 11:30 Bakery Corner 2/8 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch; “Boy Scout Day!” 2/11 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Noon Lunch; “Make a Friend Day!” 2/12 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; 10:30 BP’s with Dorothy; 11:00 Library Book Exchange; “Lincoln’s Birthday!”

2/13 – Cards/Puzzles; 10:30 Kindergarten Visit; 12:30 Distribution of Ashes with Rev. Heather; Noon Lunch 2/14 – “Valentine’s Day Party!” Music w/Pete Begley at 10:30 on the “Stick”; Noon Lunch; Bakery Corner after Lunch 2/15 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo After Lunch; “Nat’l Gumdrop Day!” 2/18 – Center Closed – “President’s Day!” 2/19 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; February Birthday’s! Noon Lunch; “Nat’l Chocolate Mint Day!” 2/20 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; 11:00 Rachael/ Manor Care; Medicare Bingo; Noon Lunch; “Hoodie-Hoo Day!” Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut Street Bath Director: Susan Miller For Meal Reservations: Please Call 610-837-1931 Hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

2/7 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 10:15 Singa-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo 2/8 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle/Games 2/11 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch 2/12 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles & Glass; 9:45 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo 2/13 – 9:00 Games/Puzzles & Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics 2/14 – Valentine’s Day Party with a King & Queen; 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games; 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo 2/15 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle/Games 2/18 – Closed for Presidents Day! 2/19 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games/Puzzles; 9:45 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo 2/20 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games/Puzzles & Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics; Shopping Trip Cherryville Senior Center Director: Edith Knauss For Meal Reservations please call: 610-767-2977 by 9:30 a.m.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

The Trojans Seek Titles

The old adage goes,“Offense wins games, but defense wins championships.” For the Parkland boys’ basketball team, that saying fits perfectly.

“I think our kids realize that defensively we need to get better. We definitely need to make defending and keeping these teams to a certain amount of points a priority,” Head coach Andy Stephens said in a phone call last week.“We are getting there. We aren’t there yet. In order to win anything significant we will need to play really good defense,” he continued.

The Trojans, led by Stephens, are capping off a tremendous winter. As of printing, Parkland possesses an 8-2 record in the Lehigh Valley Conference and a 13-5 mark overall. They have clinched a spot in the District 11 AAAA tournament.

However, the team isn’t worrying about districts quite yet as they have also clinched the North Division in the LVC and will be a part of the league playoffs.

The Trojans’ are allowing, on average, 50 points per contest. Fortunately for them, they average 60 points offensively. The sentiment of a defensive improvement is known throughout the locker room as senior Austin Beidelman expressed his opinion on how to better the defensive inefficiency in a text last week,“We need to never take a play off and work harder defensively!”

The Trojans endured a crushing loss to fellow LVC elite, Freedom, early in the season before they won 12 straight games in the meat of their regular season schedule. That winning streak was not an easy feat as the LVC is a very tough league this year. At time of printing eight out of twelve teams in the league were district qualifiers.

Unlike most successful basketball teams, Parkland does not have a solid big man in the post. Stephens expressed his concern over that fact to me in the preseason, but he is confident with his team’s efforts in the paint this so far,“We have kind of been working by committee. There hasn’t been one guy that we really have stuck with. We have been alternating between [senior] Nate Case, [junior] Nick Selvaggi and [junior] Alex Mitton. Those three in different games have all done a good job. We don’t really have a true ‘big-man’ as we have had in previous years.”

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Stephens, who is in his fifth year as the head coach at Parkland, echoes the 6’3” guard’s views on the individual success this winter,“We knew coming in that if those three didn’t work together and help each other that we wouldn’t be successful. Each one of them needs the other guy. It is a matter of them having faith in one another.”

This season was a predicted successful one by many around the Lehigh Valley and the Trojans did not fail to deliver. However, they have some fierce opponents ahead of them in the league playoffs and the district tournament as well. Without an improved defense, it’ll be a tall task for them to

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Father McElduff served as the second pastor of St. Nicholas for 20 years before retiring in 2002.

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After masses on the 20th, parishioners celebrated Father Ed's 91st birthday with coffee, donuts, cake and many warm birthday greetings.

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Off The Shelf

Slatington Library News The Slatington Library will be hosting a wellness lecture on Tuesday, February 19.

The lecture will be entitled “Keeping Your Heart Healthy.” Pharmacist Howard Cook will present a program that will explore heart disease and what you can do to reduce your chances of having a heart attack. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. The library has two Valentine’s Day fundraisers.

They are holding a 50/50 drawing. Tickets are 1/$2.00 or 3/$5.00. They are also holding a Valentine’s Day basket raffle for a basket full of Hershey Kisses & more. Tickets are 1/$1.00 or 2/$3.00.

There will be a Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour on Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited.

There will be animal stories and crafts.

The library is holding a $1.00 a bag book sale until Feb 9. Anything you can put in a bag for $1.00.

If you have a PC, Kindle, a Nook, iPod, or any

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

The library has computers and printers available for the public, fax service and copy service.

The library takes donations of books. They do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

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

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A book talk and signing by Bud Cole, author of The Mystery of Little Bear, will be held on Monday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the Northampton Area Public Library. The program is recommended for children 8 years-old through adult. The reader will learn about the outdoors as Cole weaves various interesting nature facts into the text of the story.

The book educates the reader as he/she enjoys Buddy and Little Bear’s adventures.

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W - 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45 am All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton 610-377-2675 W – 10 am, SS 9 am Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W- Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton 570-386-3870 W-8:15/10:30 am SS (all ages) 9:15 am Bethany Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W-10:30 am & 6 pm SS 9 am Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 pm – Encounter. Sun. 9 & 10:30 am - Worship Wed. 6:30 evening programs.

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W-10 am SS 9 am Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W-9:15 am, Study Group 11:15 am Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W- 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935 (HA) W- 11 am SS 10 am Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W-10:30 am, S.S. 9:15 am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W-10 am, SS 9 am Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton 610-262-8500 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Covenant United Methodist Church Danielsville 610-837-7517 HA W- 8 & 10:30 am SS 9:15 Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 am; W 10:15 am Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 (HA) W-10:30 am SS 9 am Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W-9 am SS. 10:15 am Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W-10 am SS 9 am Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W-8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am

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

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W-8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. Worship – 8 & 10:30 am. Church School – 9:15 am.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W-10 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W- 10:15 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W-9 am & 10:30 am Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W- 10 am Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W- 10 am Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli ,610-298-3020 W - 10 am

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 W- 10:15 am & 6 pm SS 9:30 Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W- 10:30 am SS 9:30 am Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W- 9:30 am, SS 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, 2nd Sunday Fellow10:30 am Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am, Prayer & Song 8:45 am Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W- 8 and 10:30 am Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W- 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W- 8:00 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W- 10 am, SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W- 10:15 am SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W- 9 am SS 10:30 am St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W- 9 am, SS 10:30 am St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W- (M-F) 8:30 am, Sat 4:30 pm, Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 am St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W-10:30 am SS 9 am St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W- 10:15 SS 9 am St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 W-10:15 am, Com. 1st Sun. SS 9 am St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W-10:15 am, SS 9 am

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Church Directory St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God Palmerton 610-826-4972 W-10:15 am Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity EC Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W-10 am, Bible Study Wed 6:30 Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton. 610-377-4303 W –Sun. 9am (N) SS – 10:15 am 2/13- Ash Wednesday 12pm/7pm – Imposition of ashes and holy communion 2/17- communion Trinity UCC Coplay. 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W – 9:30am, SS – 11am. W – Thurs. 7pm.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W-10:30, SS –9:30 Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:30 am, Children10:30

Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W – 10:45 am & 6 pm. SS – 9:30 am Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W- 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W-10 am, SS. 9 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 am, W 10:30 am (N) Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15am, SS 9am.

Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W-10:30 am, SS 9:30 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) SS - 9 am, W 10:30 am

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

KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, HA – Handicapped Accessible

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Ash Wednesday, February 13, marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent. It is a time when Christians acknowledge their need to reform their lives and draw closer to God. A symbol of this commitment is made when a person receives ashes, made in the sign of the cross, on his/her forehead. Ashes will be distributed at all services on Ash Wednesday at St. Nicholas Church. Those services will include two masses: 8:30 am and 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at noon.

St. Nicholas Parish will offer many opportunities to draw closer to Our Lord as they make the journey through lent.

Join them Wednesdays between 5 and 6:30 p.m. for a simple, sacrificial, meal, and make new friends in the process. All are welcome! If you wish, you may bring soup, bread or an easy dessert to share, or make a voluntary donation of cash. All money received will benefit the Allentown Soup Kitchen operated by the Lehigh County Conference of Churches.

Wednesday evenings through Lent and Holy Week are a time of prayer and reconciliation.

Stations of the Cross will be held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Come early and spend some quiet time with Our Lord. The Blessed Sacrament will be placed on the altar for prayer and adoration beginning at 6:30 pm. Also, between 6:30 and 7 p.m., Msgr. Thomas Durzak will be available in the sacristy to hear confessions.

There will be several opportunities for spiritual healing and growth through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. St. Nicholas will host a Penance Service on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. In addition, Father Tom will be hearing confessions each Saturday of Lent at 3:30 p.m.

For those seeking God’s grace and healing from physical, mental or emotional pain, a Healing Mass is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.. Father Ed McElduff will celebrate the mass, and Father Tom will concelebrate.

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February 21 and continuing through the next four Thursdays during Lent. The program is a series of five videos that explains what Catholics believe – and why. A brief discussion period will follow each presentation. The parish extends a warm invitation to all Catholics who wish to explore their faith more deeply and to anyone interested in learning about the faith. Each session will be held in the parish rectory meeting room.

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From a nutritional standpoint, there really is no significant difference between sugar, raw sugar, natural sugar. Although some are definitely less processed, they all provide the same number of calories, and when it comes to digestion and metabolism, your body cannot tell the difference.

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Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 30 words per ad), to T&C Gazette, 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, or Call in your ad to 610-767-9600 any weekday from 8 to 5 OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612.

EFFECTIVE 11-1-12: $10-first 30 words; $15-31-50 words; $20 - 51-70 words; $25-71-90 words; $30-91-110 words; $35-111 – 130 words.

SAVE $1 on all classifieds by placing your ad online now at www.townandcountrygazette.com

seat belt. Less than 3,000 miles.

Mint condition. Asking $23,500.

Call for details 610-760-6009 (2/7)

blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/19)

Brand New Wedding Dress.

Alfred Angelo style 1678 size 20. White with crystal accents.

Sash color is blue. Has not been altered or worn - With tags. Priced: $749, asking $450 OBO. Call 610-401-3057, for photos email: americanbutterfly83@yahoo.com (TN)

YORKIE PUPS FOR SALE – AKC Registered, Family Raised, Parents on Premises, First Shots, Dewormed, Dew Claws Removed, Tails Docked, Available March 2nd, Call 610-844-5445 Serious Inquiries Only. (2/7)

Comic Book & Action Figure Collection For Sale – Approximately 5,000 comic books and 400 action figures. Mostly 1990’s Image/Spawn comics, includes rare collectible Todd McFarlane action figures. Will send list of comics/figures to serious inquiries. Please contact William at 570-751-8986 or ksixart@gmail.com (2/7)

Christian Child Care Center in Cherryville is looking for PM supervisors in our preschool, toddler and schoolaged program. Previous child care experience or early childhood education and lots of TLC needed. If interested, please contact Margie or Jen at 610 767-1910. (2/7)

FIREWOOD/WOODCHIPS FOR SALE whole cord $180.00 smaller sizes and delivery available. Woodchips $10 a yard. For more information contact Jason 484-426- 3755.

(2/21) FOR SALE - 3 Tackle Boxes, Fishing Lures, Etc. 60 + 15 cent comics, 29 10 cent comics, 4 old pocket watches, 7 old wrist watches, 3 old wind-up clocks.

Call 610-261-1116 LM (2/7) GE above range white Microwave Oven - Like New. Asking $100. Call 610-767-3058 (2/7) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $49.95. Chainsaws and mower

HELP WANTED

FIRST STUDENT NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Part-time 20-25 hours per week. No nights or weekends. Free Training, no out-of-pocket expense to obtain CDL. Clean driving record required. Competitive wages w/ Monthly safety attendance bonus. Must be able to pass Physical, free employment drug test and background Checks. Apply in person at FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 3354 W. Beersville Rd., Northampton, PA 18067. 610-262-7173 (2/21) Wanted - Organist/Senior Choir Director. For complete job description please go to BenSalemUCC.com/home or contact Audrey@ 610-377-6039 (2/7)

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Country Apartment – South of Slatington, 3rd Floor, w/s/g/cable included. $650 + sec. No Pets, Available in Feb. Also efficiency apartment available, 1st floor w/s/g/e/h/ hot water/cable included. No Pets. $600/mo +sec. Call 610767-9529 (2/21) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/19) Apartment -2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/21) Condo Rental-Ocean City, MD. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, rear deck on bay, front deck near POOL. Walk to beach, tennis, playground. 610-767-4465 (2/21) Egyptian Sands Motel Room For Rent – Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $575/month. Call 610-262-8050.

(3/7) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week.

Private and shared bathrooms.

Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Upcharge for A/C and onpremise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. & apts. $135-$175/week. Smoking on porches only, no pets. Shown by appointment only. Resident Manager. Call 610-760-0700.

(1/3) 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. (2/7) Slatington Apts 1 or 2 bedroom heat, water, sewage and garbage included $675. Month,, security, lease no pets call 610417-9075 (2/21)

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TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/21) TOWNHOUSE: 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $870 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/21)

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

Call the Chimney Doc today!

Est. 1994 570-325-5727 (3/21) AVON - Interested in buying/ selling Avon. Buy products at demo prices, no inventory or minimum order needed. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: www.youravon.com/ lsymons or call Lucia 610-7670896 (6/12) C&T Productions are your local professional event videographers. Recording birthdays, bar mitzvahs and weddings, C&T productions will capture your special moment so you can live it again and again. Very reasonable pricing! E-mail us at info@ candtproductions.com or call us at 484-788-2287.

Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164.

(12/19)

H & L Reclaimed Lumber – Will dismantle and remove, or restore, your old barn, log or plank farmhouse. Check out our other services and our current inventory at www. hlreclaimedlumber.com or call 484-661-9358 (2/13) Marth's Disposal 610-2629021 or 610-842-5684 - We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs, Electronics Recycling etc. GO GREEN! (12/19) Oil Heat Cleaning – Saves Money on Fuel – Service, Repair, Replace. All furnaces, boilers, water heaters, well water tanks. Plumbing Emergency 24/7 Call Anytime. 40 Years Mechanical Experience.

Domestic Water Coils Cleaned.

Bruce Beltz 610-759-5765 (4/13) TAX SEASON IS HERE Wenz Tax Service, providing tax, payroll, and bookkeeping services for individuals and businesses. Please visit www.

WenzTaxService.com for more information or call 484-3301125. (3/28) Tim’s Sharpening Service Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular Saws, Carbide Circular Saw Blades, Planer Blades, Scissors, Electric Hedge Fence Trimmers, Lawn Mower Blades, Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (12/13) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570657-1063. (12/13)

See our ad on page 15

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WANTED 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) Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (4/4) Costume Jewelry Wanted – old or new costume jewelry items. Call 484-632-7153 (2/7) 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 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 to big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (3/21) Wanted House for Rent – for family with pets. Minimum 3 bedrooms/1 bath, 2 bath more desirable. Must be in Lehigh Twsp w/ Lehigh Elementary School. Possible long term rent.

860-559-9901 (2/7) 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)

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

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

PERSONALS SWM – 48, Clean, Healthy, and Financially Secure – seeks romantic female 35 – 45 for dating, friendship, companionship. Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-268-7620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (2/7)

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Advertiser’s Index Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 41 Affordable Plumbing.............. 36 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic....... 33 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 42 Angie’s Way.............................. 23 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 42 Bechtel’s.............................. 21, 24 Becker Homes.......................... 40 Birthday Coupon..................... 19 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 40 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 41 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 22 C&C Food Outlet..................... 15 Campton Funeral Home........ 27 Carl’s Service Center.............. 46 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 36 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 52 Clean Sweep....................6, 25, 38 CLIU........................................... 19 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 20 Crystal Vision Center.............. 23 Customer One...................... 5, 46 D&F Leather............................. 14 Debbie Miller’s Beauty Corner........................................ 25 Deppe Memorial..................... 21 Diamond Fire Co..................... 14 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service....................................... 11 Don Messinger......................... 40 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 35 Family Practice......................... 24 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. Adult Toy Bingo.......................................... 19 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE Breakfast................................... 16 Friedens Fire Co. Filling......... 14 G.D. Shupp............................... 40

George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 26 Good Eye................................... 46 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 37 Heidelberg Union Church..... 45 Home Solutions....................... 33 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 35 Jason Hankee .......................... 32 Jones Indoor Maintenance.... 33 Klecknersville Rangers........... 13 Kuhns Chiropractic................. 24 Larry’s Antiques........................ 9 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center......... 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor......................... 11 Linda’s....................................... 12 Livengood Excavators Inc........ 5 LNC Tax..........................................8 Lorrah’s........................................41 LT Country Garden...................17 LT Vol Fire Valentine Dance... 12 LT Vol Fire Valentine Rose Sale............................................. 14 Mel Fritz Construction........... 40 Miller Supply........................... 34 Mint Home Improvement..... 40 Myers Contracting.................. 40 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 41 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 41 Neffs National Bank ................ 4 NLYAA....................................... 18 Northampton VFW Catering Service....................................... 16 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary...................................... 4 Off The Wall.............................. 35 Painting & Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 41 Pastor Lundmark..................... 45 Phil & Son................................. 35 Phil Long Construction.......... 40 Precious Petals........................... 7 Precision Armaments............... 6 R.Snyder Insurance............. 7, 25 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 52

Ron Biechy................................ 35 Ron’s Handyman..................... 41 Roosevelt Dem. Club.............. 18 Rudy’s Home Services............ 39 Sheba-Do Graphix.................... 4 Silfies Fuel................................. 46 Simock Construction.............. 34 Slatington Beverage................ 17 Slatington Diner...................... 13 St. John Neumann................... 45 Stress Relief Center................ 23 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 46 TCG Business Card................. 28 TCG Favorite Restaurant....... 17 The Village at Palmerton........ 31 Thomson’s Meat Market........ 18 Trees by Dave & Son............... 41 Veterans Discount Oil............. 39 Vigilant Fire Co........................ 16 W. Neff Auto............................. 25 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................... 2 Wesley Enhanced Living..........30 Woodlawn Memorial Park.......26 Woodstone Country Club....... 51

Last Issue’s Sudoko Answers Jan. 17 Sodoko Puzzle winner: Helen Kaltenbach

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