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Seniors - 2018

CONTENTS

6- Ten Essentital Health Tips 7- Elder Care 8- Medicare Basics

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10 Essential Health Tips For Seniors Source: www.parentgiving.com/eldercare

FROM BABY BOOMERS TO SENIOR BOOMERS: 10 TIPS TO KEEP YOU HEALTHY AND FIT In the last census baby boomers, those 65+, accounted for 13% of the population. This age group grew at a faster rate than the population under age 45, and it’s clear that the US is an aging population.

Happily, aging is different now than it was for our parents and grandparents. Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in history. In fact, boomers will number 78 million by 2030.“This generation, associated with social change including the civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s, has another important cause - ”staying healthy,” says soon-to-be 65-year-old Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and clinical lead physician for Kaiser Permanente. “We need to become activists in promoting healthful behaviors and try our best to remain active and healthy the rest of our lives.”

How to do it? Dr. Hayward recommends these 10 easy health tips for seniors to help baby boomers live longer and thrive: 1. QUIT SMOKING. Take this critical step to improve your health and combat aging. Smoking

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kills by causing cancer, strokes and heart failure.

Smoking leads to erectile dysfunction in men due to atherosclerosis and to excessive wrinkling by attacking skin elasticity. Many resources are available to help you quit.

2. KEEP ACTIVE. Do something to keep fit each day - ”something you enjoy that maintains strength, balance and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. Physical activity helps you stay at a healthy weight, prevent or control illness, sleep better, reduce stress, avoid falls and look and feel better, too.

3. EAT WELL. Combined with physical activity, eating nutritious foods in the right amounts can help keep you healthy. Many illnesses, such as heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis, can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise.

Calcium and vitamin D supplements can help women prevent osteoporosis.

4. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT. Extra weight increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Use the Kaiser Permanente BMI (body mass index) calculator to find out what you should weigh for your height. Get to your healthy weight and stay there by eating right and keeping active. Replace sugary drinks with water - ”water is calorie free!

5. PREVENT FALLS. We become vulnerable to falls as we age. Prevent falls and injury by removing loose carpet or throw rugs. Keep paths clear of electrical cords and clutter, and use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Did you know that people who walk barefoot fall more frequently? Wear shoes with good support to reduce the risk of falling.

6. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON IMMUNIZATIONS AND OTHER HEALTH SCREENINGS. By age 50, women should begin mammography screening for breast cancer. Men can be checked for prostate cancer.

Many preventive screenings are available. Those who are new to Medicare are entitled to a “Welcome to Medicare” visit and all Medicare members to an annual wellness visit. Use these visits to discuss which preventative screenings and vaccinations are due.

7. PREVENT SKIN CANCER. As we age, our skin grows thinner; it becomes drier and less elastic.

Wrinkles appear, and cuts and bruises take longer to heal. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun.

Too much sun and ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.

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if you care for them properly - that means daily brushing and flossing and getting regular dental checkups. By age 50, most people notice changes to their vision, including a gradual decline in the ability to see small print or focus on close objects.

Common eye problems that can impair vision include cataracts and glaucoma. Hearing loss occurs commonly with aging, often due to exposure to loud noise.

9. MANAGE STRESS. Try exercise or relaxation techniques - ”perhaps meditation or yoga - ”as a means of coping. Make time for friends and social contacts and fun. Successful coping can affect our health and how we feel. Learn the role of positive thinking.

10. FAN THE FLAME. When it comes to sexual intimacy and aging, age is no reason to limit your sexual enjoyment. Learn about physical changes that come with aging and get suggestions to help you adjust to them, if necessary.

Elder Care Tips: How to Keep Homebound Elders Active and Mobile

Book club – Kindles are great for this, since books can be downloaded from the library and the font can be adjusted for older eyes. Old friends will have a lot of fun discussing books.

New hobbies – Many people find a new calling when they give up their busy lives. Grandma Moses didn’t start painting seriously until she was 78.

Some people may prefer writing or creating poetry, sculpting or wood carving. If your loved one has an interest, encourage it.

The internet – Many seniors are reluctant to try using a computer, but if you can keep your instructions simple, they may be induced to attempt it. Introduce them to e-mail first. Then show them some of the games, especially the ones where they can interact with other people. Skype could be ideal for communicating with far flung family.

EXERCISE FOR ELDERS Yoga – Incorporating stretching, balance and resistance training, yoga is ideal for elder care. It can even be done by seniors unable to stand.

Improved balance, better sleep, release of stress and easing of pain are all benefits of yoga.

Indoor gardening – You can set up a planter in the house or use a window box. Either way the senior with a penchant for gardening will enjoy Continued on page 8

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Other than pain and loss of independence, what is the worst part of growing old? You might not guess this one…boredom.

When you’ve been busy all your life, at work, at home, with friends and family, the quiet at the end of life can leave you feeling empty, a bit useless and bored.

Boredom turns the seconds into minutes… and the minutes into hours until time stretches out with no goals, no interests.

Yet there are entire new worlds to learn about out there. Even the homebound elder can find them.

If your loved one cannot, or will not, create new goals and interests, then you can introduce those new worlds.

Elder care, even when the loved one is still living independently, requires some innovation and inspiration. Here are several ideas to keep your loved one active and interested in a robust life.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR ELDERS Game night – Organize a regular event. It can be twice a week or twice a month. Invite old friends and family members to play cards or chess or bingo.

Any board game can be great fun when played with friends.

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Elder Care Tips Continued from page 7

caring for the plants, reducing stress and staying active.

WORK FOR ELDERS Volunteer – How can a homebound senior be a volunteer? Sewing, knitting, crocheting, making phone calls, doing research on the net are all activities that can be done at home.

Tutoring – If your loved one was an accountant, a teacher, a musician or a carpenter or cook, they may have valuable experience and knowledge to impart to students, whether paid or not. Few activities are as rewarding as teaching.

Consulting – Retired businessmen, lawyers, doctors, teachers, administrators, anyone with expertise can work from home and earn money. Click here for more info on at senior employment opportunities.

EXTRA CARE FOR ELDERS In home caregivers, highly trained in senior care, can relieve a lot of the stress on you, your family and your loved one. In addition to making sure your senior gets medications on time, eats right, gets to the bathroom safely, and lives in a clean environment, a caregiver offers company.

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Whatever activities you and your loved one decide on, try to keep to a regular schedule. Don’t let your senior slip into depression and lethargy. Elder care also consists of keeping the elderly alert and engaged. And when you go to see your senior, take your dog along with you. Studies have shown the benefits of interactions with a pet on improved health in the elderly.

Medicare Basics: Understanding your Loved one's primary Care insurance

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Find out which health costs Medicare covers and what your options are.

Medicare can seem overwhelming. But if you are a caregiver, it's important to understand how it works, as it will likely be the primary insurance coverage for your loved one.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for people over age 65, as well as some younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage kidney disease or Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). By learning about enrollment, benefits and out-of-pocket costs, you can help your parents make informed heath care coverage decisions.

THE BASICS Like most other insurance, Medicare does not pay for all health care costs. Patients are responsible for deductibles, premiums and coinsurance or copayments.

Medicare also doesn't cover: long-term or custodial care (such as help with bathing and dressing); an extended stay in a nursing home; health care when you travel outside the country.

Medicare has several plans and the choice affects how much you pay and what is covered.

Original Medicare Plan (also known as traditional) Is set up as fee-for-service.

Patients can choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare.

Part A helps pay for inpatient hospital care, limited nursing home and home health care, and hospice care.

Part B helps pay for doctor visits, some outpatient home health care, medical equipment, some preventive services, outpatient hospital care, rehabilitation therapy, laboratory tests, x-rays, mental health services, ambulance services and blood.

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Part A has no premiums. There is an annual deductible and coinsurance payments.

Part B coverage is optional. There is a monthly premium for Part B, plus an annual deductible and a coinsurance payment of 20 percent of approved charges.

Some people wait to sign up for Part B, but those who wait may have to pay a late enrollment penalty if they enroll after the period when they are first eligible.

Medicare Advantage Plans (also known as Medicare Health Plans or Medicare Part C) Plans vary widely and include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Private-Fee-For-Service (PFFS) plans.

Plans are run by private companies that decide the rules for covering benefits and payments.

Each year, the company can change benefits, premiums and other costs.

In most plans, patients can only go to doctors, specialists and hospitals on the plan's list.

Going out of network usually costs more out-ofpocket.

Most plans offer at least one option with drug coverage.

Each year, patients can decide whether to stay in their current plan, switch to another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare.

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (also known as Part D) There is no single Medicare drug plan.

They are run by private companies that have been approved by Medicare to offer prescription drug coverage.

Benefits and costs vary among sponsors and drug plans.

Medicare drug plans are not required to cover every prescription drug, but they must provide choices within each category of drugs.

Plans do not cover over-the-counter medicines.

Like other insurance, Part D plans have premiums, co-payments and/or coinsurance, and sometimes deductibles.

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Costs will depend on what drugs you take and which plan you choose.

PAYING FOR MEDICARE Medicare Part D Extra Help Program For people who have limited incomes and resources to pay for most of their Medicare Part D premiums, co-payments and deductibles.

Provides continuous drug coverage throughout the year.

Seniors who are enrolled in Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or a Medicare Savings program automatically get Extra Help with paying for Part D. Otherwise, seniors need to first apply for Extra Help and then enroll in a private Medicare approved prescription drug plan.

Medicare Savings Programs These programs help pay out-of-pocket Medicare costs for people with Medicare who have limited incomes and resources.

Programs are known as the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), the Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) and the Qualifying Individuals (QI).

Medigap or Medicare Supplemental insurance Sold by private companies, this coverage pays for some of the health care services and supplies not covered by Original Medicare such as your share of doctor and hospital services.

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We are finalizing our plans for the trail improvement project at Indian Trail Park. Join us as we create a walking trail and supplement the native plants in the area. Anyone can be a part of this project, whether or not you are a member of Lehigh Township Rails to Trails. If you would like to become a member, call 610-767-5519, or send an email to ltrtot@gmail.com, and a form will be sent to you.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 21 • Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 6:30 p.m., Catasauqua High School, Rm. C219, 2500 Bullshead Rd., Northampton, PA Program: Phil Hublitz will speak on “Fishing the West” Public Invited 610-262-7598 MONDAYS • Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday), 12 to 1:15 p.m.

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

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

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

• Al-Anon Family Group/Growing in Hope, St. Peters Community Center, 177 Main Road, Lehighton 7 - 8 p.m. 570-6576850 • St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960.

• American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m.

Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • 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.

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• Crochet night, Tuesday night 6:30-8:30, Northern Lehigh School Library call Lisa 610-7674323.

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WEDNESDAYS • Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading a weekly Bible Study at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening during Lent, 2/21- 3/28. He will be focusing on the last week of Jesus' life. Please join us at 6:30 pm in our social hall. Call 484-358-0649 • Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 to 8 p.m. 610-760-0207.

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

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

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

• Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172.

• Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading a weekly Bible study, at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Church Road, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm.

9/20-11/1 will feature "The Bible as Literature, then and now” • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.

6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol.

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• TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-8522136.

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

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

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

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

• American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-1642.

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

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

• Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall.

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

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

• Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-262-3891.

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

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

• Second Sunday of every month United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base monthly meeting, at St Stephen’s Church at 510 Union St, Allentown.

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In Memory of Donald D. Owens my beloved husband I want to thank all of our family and friends especially the Slatington Library Board and Staff for their support through Donald's courageous battle with cancer. The last several months have been very difficult. Anyone who has a loved one battling cancer knows what a toll it takes on the patient and their family. The doctor's, nurses, home health care, and finally hospice staff were wonderful in their care of Donald. I am grateful to Pastors Laura Stone, Henry Distler, the L.O.O.M 1375, Slatington Masonic Lodge F&A. M, Allen O Delke Post 16, Harding Funeral Home and the congregation of the United Presbyterian Church of Slatington for making Donald's service very special. I want to give special thanks to Douglas Owens, Donald's brother, and Charlotte Hallman, my sister for being there for Donald and me every single day to provide love and assistance.

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Riverbend Community Church to Host Night to Shine Prom for People with Special Needs: Sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation submitted by MONICA TRAMONTINA

Riverbend Community Church announced today that they will serve as one of more than 700 churches around the world that will host Night to Shine sponsored, by the Tim Tebow Foundation simultaneously on Friday, February 9, 2018. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special

needs, ages 14 and older. This worldwide movement is already set to take place next year in all 50 states and 10 countries around the world…and the numbers continue to grow!

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paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors for each honored guest and, of course, a dance floor… all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom.

“We are honored to be able to work with so many churches across the county and around the world to impact the lives of people with special needs,” said Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation.“After such an amazing response to the first three years of Night to Shine, our prayer is that this event will continue to change the face of Valentine’s Day weekend from simply a

celebration of love, to a celebration of God’s love for people with special needs.”

As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide each host church with the official 2018 Night to Shine Planning Manual, the official Night to Shine Prom Kit, complete with decorations and gifts for the guests, and personalized guidance and support from a Tim Tebow Foundation staff member. The foundation also is providing financial support to hundreds of churches needing assistance in hosting the event.

During Night to Shine 2015, 44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers worked together to honor more

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than 7,000 kings and queens of the prom. Last February, Night to Shine 2016 saw 450% growth, reaching 32,000 honored guests in 201 host churches with 75,000 volunteers. Night to Shine 2018 promises to be the biggest event yet, with more than 540 churches already signed up to participate all around the world.

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ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP, BREAD, & SERVICE St. John’s Lutheran Church at 40 Second Street, Slatington will begin the season of Lent with its annual soup and bread supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Ash Wednesday worship service will follow at 7 p.m. The service will include the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON St. John’s Lutheran Church at 40 Second Street, Slatington continues to have free community luncheons. The next luncheon is Sunday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This luncheon’s menu will

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Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m.

SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m. Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.

Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.

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

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

Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 a.m.

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

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Avenue, Northampton W Sun 10:00 a.m. 610-262-3365 (HA)

CHURCH DIRECTORY Please send your updates to askus@townandcountrygazette. com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. Please call the churches for directions or more information.

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

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

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

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

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

Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m.

Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

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

First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

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

SS 9:15 a.m.

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

Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-756-6252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org

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

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

Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) Fireside Fridays 6-9 p.m.

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

Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m.

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m.

1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/Holy Communion. 1st Tuesday 10 a.m.

Quiet Communion. Sunday Church School-Ages 3 through grade 6, 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 12 p.m.

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

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

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

St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

Rev. Michael Frost St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

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

United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Contemporary Worship 9 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., Blended Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed., 7 p.m.

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

St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m.

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

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m.

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St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 am SS 9:45 am www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton, (610) 262-6636 w - 10:30 AM ss - 9 AM

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

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

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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Er hot net yuscht viel Geld gemacht, Bezaahling waar oft glee, Doch waar er hoch ge-eschtemiert, En Nochber, un noch meh.

Un's waar net immer's Medizien, Net Pille ausgedeelt, Awwer freindlich Watt un sanfti Hand Helft mit un Granket heelt.

Ich enk gaern an den alde Mann Wu zackert rum im Land, Un gebt sich selwer, Glaawe bringt, Zu Leit uff allerhand.

-Ralph Funk

Neuritis also comes up – Sciatica [is] a terrible thing, Which makes one to walk ‘crooked.’

One always heard about backaches – Something failed in the kidneys; Now it is called lumbago and not Counted on as an easy ailment.

‘Chest-fever’ is pneumonia now, For ‘sniffles’, cold in the head, Today one has sinusitis(?) as well as Some names [which are] more course.

Continued on page 30

About the country doctor It’s wonderful how Medicine Advances over the years; In olden times, one did not know About illnesses one will get today.

[If] one was stiff in the joints in the shoulder, arm or leg, Then that was called rheumatism – Just that and nothing else more.

Now one soon talks about arthritis

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How How Two Two Bandits Bandits Met Met Christ Christ

John Walada, a graduate of the West Africa Advanced School of Theology In In Lome, Lome, Togo, Togo, aa Togolese Togolese missionary missionary to to Chad, Chad, was was on on his his way way home home from from three weeks of teaching at a Bible school in Cameroon when the roadside three weeks of teaching at a Bible school in Cameroon when the roadside bandits accosted him. As he took in the scenario in front of his car, John’s bandits accosted As heescape took inplans. the scenario histhe car,gas John’s mind raced throughhim. possible Shouldinhefront stepofon and mind raced through escape plans.

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Silence in the car menand read. sins.

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One bandit had beside John responded, “I want to know this Jesus you have talked heard theThe name handful of times;confessed the other never Boldly, John began about.” mana in the backseat that hehad. wanted to know Jesus telling men about the Jesus of the world out. and The Forgiver of all as well.the John stopped car Christ–Savior and all three men climbed repentant criminals knelt in Him the to middle the road JohnImmediately put his hands on sins.

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The men gave their heartsthis to Christ unlikely trio beside John responded, “I want to know Jesusand youthehave talked resumedThe theirman journey. the next confessed village, John them directions to the about.” in theAtbackseat thatgave he wanted to know Jesus local church and the name of its pastor. Today, both of the former bandits as well. John stopped the car and all three men climbed out. The repentant continue to serve Jesus Christ. criminals kneltWorldView in the middle the road as John hands on –Adapted from Magazineof Volume 3, Number 9, usedput withhis permission. them and prayed. The men gave their hearts to Christ and the unlikely trio resumed their journey. At the next village, John gave them directions to the local church and the name of its pastor. Today, both of the former bandits continue to serve Jesus Christ.

–Adapted from WorldView Magazine Volume 3, Number 9, used with permission.

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Touch of Dutch

Yet I still have a soft spot In my heart – and this also remains – For the doctor, who out in the country Always carried out his duty honestly.

Continued from page 29

Everyone is a ‘specialist’ around here, Who examines for one thing; [If] three things go wrong at one time, Six doctors will soon be visited.

Of course, it is good we have these Fellows, we live longer today; As much as twenty years, perhaps, Than in the old times.

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He just did not make much money, Payments were often small, Yet he was highly esteemed, A neighbor and so much more.

And it was not always the medicine, Not pills given out, But a friendly word and a soft hand That assisted with and healed sickness.

I happily think on that old man Who drove around in the country, And gave of himself, and brought faith to all sorts of people.

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OFF THE SHELF

Slatington Library News submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL

For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com The book club meets on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. The next meeting is Feb. 5th. New members are always welcome. February’s book is “Before We Were Yours”, by Lisa Wingate. Copies of the book are available at the library. The book The topic for the Diabetes lecture for February is “Diabetes Complications.” It will be held on Wednesday, Febuary 28th at 1 p.m. Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. sponsors the Diabetes series. Past lectures can be watched on youtube through links from the library’s home page.

Visit the Library’s home page for links to many interesting and educational databases.

Links available are Online Card Catalog, Overdrive (e books), Zinio (magazines), Power Library, Brainfuse, Ancestry, HeritageQuest, NoveList Plus, Law Depot, Chilton Library , NewsBank, Rosetta Stone, and Jobs For Teens HQ Are you an Amazon shopper? If you are, shop www.smile.amazon.com and select the Slatington

Library and we will receive 1% of what you spend as a donation. You can use your existing account.

The library takes donations of books.

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

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Donald Kibler - 64 on February 14 Edwin Kibler - 64 on February 14 Shirley Schweitzer - 82 on February 18 Karen Creed - 66 on February 19 Michael D. Green - 57 on February 19 Marge Drabic - 77 on February 19 Cory Schnaufer - 36 on February 21 Ruth A. Geiger - 85 on February 28 Harvey A. Dusseldorf - 79 on February 28 Allie Shellstrop - 33 on February 28

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We will sell single can, 4 pks., 6 pks., 12 pks., • Coors Light 36 pk. $23.58 tax and beer by the case! Come check us out!

---------------------------------------------We will be open for all the holidays coming up with very convenient hours for all your holiday needs! We also have kegs... some in stock...and you can always order something you don’t see.

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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.

HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 25 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612.

PRICING: $10 for first 25 words; $15 for 26-45 words; $20 for 46-65 words; $25 for 66-85 words; $30 for 86-105 words; $35 for 106-125 words.

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.

Events Designer Purse Bingo: Sat. April 14th, Doors Open-5 pm Bingo - 6 pm. Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Road, Lehighton, 18235.

25 Games which includes 5 specials Advance Tickets $25 - At door $30 for tickets call 610-379-1099 or 610-844-1043 or online at http:// carbonbuilders.com/designerpurse-bingo (2/1)

For Sale Franco Belge Coal Stove: Good condition. $400. 610-767-7329.

(2/15) Seasoned mixed hardwoods 16� $200/cord. Oak available $250/ cord. Call 484-221-4148 (2/1)

Help Wanted Easton Coach Company seeks full-time Paratransit Drivers (Non-CDL) for our Lehigh Valley operations in Easton and Whitehall. Must be available to work some weekends. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance, 401(k) w/ company match, paid holidays, vacation & personal time. Drug free required. Attn: HR or fax to 610-252-8667. Mail applications to or stop by: 1200 Conroy Place, Easton, PA 18040 3668 Crescent Court East, Whitehall, PA 18052 Immediate Openings! (2/1/18)

We are the #1 preferred online business for professionals, business owners and retirees looking to switch from a professional setting to working from home & online in a legitimate franchise-like business model. www.empoweru4life.com (2/15)

Personals Looking for a male age, 50-58 for companionship, white, PA. Home number 610-762-9955, ask for Mary, leave a message. (2/1)

Real Estate For Rent 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. $590 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Apt. for 1, large 2nd floor porch, partially furnished. Includes garbage, electric, heat and private bath. $800/month, $700 security.

Call 484-280-0124 (2/1) Commercial Warehouse Available: 18 Seventh St. Slatington. 10,400 sq ft with inside and outside loading docks. Ideal for manufacturing, warehouse, and automotive. Triple Net lease rate: $1975 per month. Sale price: $297,000. Owner financing available to qualified applicants.

Call Malcolm at 610-909-6348 (3/1)

Slatington and Walnutport area, one or two bedroom.

Starting at $750, lease, security, no pets. Call 610-417-9075. (2/1) Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail.

Furnished effic. apts also available.

732-309-9671. (12/20/18) Egyptian Sands Motel: Room for Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe, $195/week or $620/month, call 610-262-8050 for details. (3/15/18) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking.

Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (2/1) 3 bedroom house for one to three adults only. No children or pets. Swamp Hollow Road, Slatington. $800 per month. Call 610-767-5454. (2/16)

Wanted Do you have broken A/C or dehumidifiers that you don't want to pay to have removed? If so, please call 610-730-1089 to schedule a free pick-up and removal. Items must be easily accessible. (10/4/18)

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Northampton Area Public Library Programs

Services Available ABZOLUTE ENTZ. A-Z Chimneys, built, cleaned, repaired, relined!

New Stoves, etc. 570-325-5727 (3/1/18) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988.

(12/20/18) NEED A SNOW PLOW? Fast service, Driveways/sidewalk with ice melt/salt. Home owner/Business Properties. Lowest price. Contract Available. For Emergency Services, Call 484-262-3097. TEXT ONLY 610-417-4917. (3/1/18) 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 saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (2/15)

GUEST TEACHER PROGRAM EOE A Substitute Teaching Program offered

by Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21

submitted by SUSAN SENTZ

The Library will hold Teen Random Fandom on February 10 at 1. Random fandoms, random questions, and random prizes.

Book Sale will be held at the Library from February 21 to 24.

Children, teen, and adult books; CDs and DVDs will be on sale.

Winter Wellness using Essential Oils is February 24 at 11 am. The program will go over staying well during the winter while utilizing essential oils, good nutrition, and exercise. There will be a program on Vacation Planning on February 28 at 6:30. Presented by Trista Temos from Tropical Escapes. She will discuss the best times to travel, the top Caribbean islands, and what to expect when planning a vacation with an agent.

Public Gratitude and Perpetual Warfare presented by PhD

candidate Evan Reibsome on March 7 at 6 p.m. His talk addresses a patriotic practice known as “Thank You for Your Service”. Drawing from material such as - literature, popular culture, and his own military service—Reibsome understands the need for civilian support for our military while also inviting audience members to re-examine this popular expression of gratitude with a more critical eye.

Adult Winter Reading will take place from January 16 to March 5. Signup at the Library and fill out your reading log with every item you read. Fill out a slip for each item read to be entered to BEAT the winter blues w win prizes weekly.

Registration required for all St. JohnisNeumann Regio programs. Please register at the Library or by calling 610-262-7537.

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Sunday, February 2

Saturday, Noon – 5:00 pm BEAT the winter blues withFebruary the 2124stth:Annual Drawing begins 1:30– 1:30pm pm Sunday 9:00am Sunday, February 25th: at St. John Neumann Regional School H.S.A. Drawing begins at 1:30 pm Sunday. Need not be present to win!!

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