Town & Country February 16

BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | February 16, 2012

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From The Editor’s Desk.

This issue is a professional milestone for me. It marks my one-year anniversary working for the Town & Country Gazette. I hope that all of you have enjoyed the past 24 issues that I’ve had a hand in.

I’m originally from Northeast PA, and wasn’t really familiar with the Lehigh Twp. area until I moved to Lehighton with my girlfriend and began looking for work closer to home. Working out of our office on Rt. 248 in Walnutport has been a great introduction to a lot of interesting local people, great scenic areas around the Lehigh Gap and the Walnutport Canal and, especially, a lot of awesome family-owned restaurants and other small businesses that are really the heart of our area’s small-town culture.

Recently, a local woman dropped off her collection of Town & Country Gazettes at our office dating all the way back to the mid-’80s.

Some of the businesses that advertised decades ago still run ads with us. I recognized many of the last names in the articles as family members of people that I’ve met in my travels throughout the area. I get calls from people in nursing homes that have been reading the Gazette for years and

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want to know where the heck the Touch of Dutch or Joke Column was last issue? Or, in a recent case, a woman who wanted to know if I knew the difference between a mule and a horse because I misidentified the Palmerton Mule in our Good Eye contest. I love hearing from people, positive or negative, because I know they’re paying attention. I love being involved with something that, in some small way, is part of the local culture and helps bring the community together. So, thanks everyone for supporting our publication.

I also wanted to thank my coworkers who work hard to get the Gazette to print and out to distributors. Alice and Paul for hiring me a year ago even though I was 15 minutes late for my interview. Tony and the girls in Palmer for doing tons of design work and accommodating all of my edits and changes, however annoying and last minute they are. Donna for her keen eye. Dave and Monroe who get up early on Wednesdays and make sure the Gazette makes it into our reader’s hands. Tyler and the design interns who do great work every issue. I’m forgetting people, but you get the idea. I hope the next 24 issues will be even better and remember to contact me with any feedback you guys have.

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Hometown Heroes Airman John M. Mazepa Air National Guard Airman John M. Mazepa graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air 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. Mazepa is the son of Michael Mazepa of Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, and Eleanor Evitts of McIntosh Road, Hollywood, Md. and is a 2006 graduate of Palmerton High School.

Pvt. Joseph R. White Army Pvt. Joseph R. White has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.

Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. White is the son of Joseph and Jeanette White of Smith Drive, Kunkletown and is a 2009 graduate of Palmerton High School.

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Town & Country Weddings Enjoy Your Day

Getting married is easily one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life. Living in the Blue Mountain area, we are lucky to have plenty of choices and options to having a fabulous wedding close to home. Throughout the pages of our 2012 Bridal issue you will find wedding professionals who can help you enjoy wedded bliss.

As you work your way through the planning stages, keep in mind that now is a great time to grab your bridal party and head off to a Bridal Show. The Lehigh Valley Bridal Show is scheduled for March 10 and 11 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem. Other Bridal Shows include; The Philadelphia Bridal Expo on February 19 at the Philly Convention Center, Boutique Bridal Show on February 25 in Macungie, Bridal Fair & Event Extravaganza on February 26 at the Allentown Brew Works and the B104 Bridal Showcase on August 19.

Here is a handy checklist to keep you on the right track to saying... I DO! 1 Year – Basics q Set your budget q Pick a Date – consider the season and your preferred color scheme q Pick a Style – Traditional, Destination, Backyard etc. q Review potential vendors q Make your wish list 10-12 months q Choose the location – ceremony & reception q Interview & hire vendors q Decide your wedding party q Find your dress q Announce your engagement 7-10 months q Meet the minister q Order invitations q Start writing your vows q Order the tuxedo q Make an invite list q Find your bridesmaids dresses q Plan the honeymoon, be sure to arrange for travel and passport if necessary 4-7 months q Plan ceremony q Purchase wedding bands q Remember – Favors, limo driver, gift registry q Revise the invite list if necessary q Finalize florists, caterer, wedding cake, DJ, photographer 2-4 months q Check in with your dress for a fitting q Finalize invite list and mail invitations q Buy gifts for your wedding party q Review your checklist for anything you may have missed

1-2 months q Final Dress fitting q Schedule hair and make-up q Order ceremony program q Obtain marriage license q Confirm with all vendors q Guest list and seating arrangements q Pick up wedding bands 2 weeks q Pack for honeymoon q Music selections to DJ q Formal wedding photos Final week q Final payments & tips for vendors q Rehearsal dinner q Pick up your dress

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Anthony Kacsur (big brother) along with his mom and dad Nicholas & Shannon (Bauder) Kacsur would like to announce the birth of his little sister Avery Rose Kacsur. Avery was born on December 10, 2011 @ 4:02 am. She weighed 7 lbs 14 oz and was 19 inches long.

Maternal Grandparents are Billy & Minnie Koch of Slatington and Paternal Grandparents are John & Diana Kacsur of Treichlers

She Said Yes!

Theodore Steinbrecher and Patricia Berrier of Allentown are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Sara, to James Bright, son of Robert and Sandra Bright of Easton. Sara, a 2006 Northern Lehigh graduate is currently enrolled in the University of Phoenix and is employed at Sykes Enterprises, Fogelsville. James is employed

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Mary K Dziadual, a resident of Moore Township, Bath, and a 2011 graduate of Northampton Area High School recently was on the Dean's List for the fall semester. She is attending East Stroudsburg University. She is pursuing Speech Pathology as her Major. Mary is the daughter of Melanie and Paul Dziadual of Moore Township.

Congratulations to Matthew Minnich for making the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Kutztown University. Matthew is the son of Tim and Charlotte Minnich of Treichlers, grandson of Neil and Rose Minnich of Treichlers and Joe and Pat Sommer of Coplay.

Quota Rocks!

Zachery Litchauer - 5 on Feb. 12th Elise Ann Boandl - 1 on Feb. 14th

Looking for something fun to do on these cold winter nights? The Quota Club of Northampton is once again holding it’s annual oldies dance on February 25, 2012 at the Northampton Community Center. The doors open at 6:00 and a dinner buffet will begin at 6:30. Beverages are included in the price. There will be oldies music by Bobby Koch from 7:00-11:00pm. Proceeds this year will go to Holly Daubenspeck and her family to help Holly recover from her accident. 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. Visit us on facebook. Go to events and type in “Quota Club”!

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Lions Den LT Lioness Valentines The February meeting, with a Valentine theme, was held at the Blue Mountain Drive-In in Danielsville. Guests included Lioness Kathy Dieter, of Moore Township, who is the Lioness

liaison for District 14K, and Lioness Laurie Trinkley, who serves as her assistant. Speaker for the evening was Ms. Cindy Deppe, a Lehigh Township resident. Cindy set up a display of part of her valentine collection.

After the dinner, Cindy showed some of the antique valentines with their unique Cindy Deppe qualities. Some had honeycomb sections or movable parts and some were very ornate. She explained how she acquired some of them and answered questions about them.

Lioness Louise Rabenold and Lioness Beverly Putt were in charge of the program. There were special favors and a Valentine game which everyone enjoyed, along with door prizes.

The next regular meeting will be held on March 1st at the Blue Mountain Drive-In, Danielsville.

Michael Hower - 52 on March 5th

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2012 Community Calendar

EVERY THURSDAY Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:45 pm Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall 7 - 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917 Rotary Club, Slatington meets 6:15 pm at Old Post Inn. FMI 484-951-2468 Bowmanstown VFC wing-night, 6-9 p.m. 610-852-2722, except 3rd Thurs.

Bingo Petersville R&G Club, Lehigh Twsp., 7 pm, FMI 610261-2210 Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship for friends & family of alcoholics. St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7– 8 pm 484477-9697 American Legion Aux. Slatington meets at Legion 1st Thurs.

7:30 pm FMI 610-760-1098 Yoga Peters Elem. 6-7 pm Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. FMI 610-760-1687. (1st & 3rd) ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239 Cord of Three Coffehouse meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Family Center. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 6:30 pm. FMI: 610-7671239 Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6-7 p.m. FMI: 610-760-0300

EVERY FRIDAY Preschool Story Hour Palmerton Library 10:30 am Bingo - Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m., FMI 610-2174321 Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30, Third Friday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335 Adult Stretch Vigilant Fire Co. 10-11 am FMI: 610-760-0300

EVERY SATURDAY Yoga – Palmerton Library 9 am FMI: 570-436-1762

Bingo - Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. 6:30 pm. 610-767-8476 Cancer Connections Group Meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Church 10 a.m. (3rd Sat.) Healing Service @ Victory Christian Center, Kutztown.

6:30 p.m. FMI: 610-216-7252 Tail Waggin’Tutors Therapy Dogs Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 – noon. Must Register @ Library

EVERY SUNDAY Bingo - Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1:00 p.m.

Bingo - SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton. Doors open at noon Bingo - 581 Roosevelt St., Whitehall. Doors 4:30, Bingo 6 pm. FMI: 610-262-7630 Bingo – 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm Activities Unlimited 501(c)3 Recreational Volleyball - Co-Ed, 7 pm, ages 15 & up. Bethany Wesleyan. FMI 610-767-1239 Competitive Volleyball - CoEd, @ 5:30 pm, ages 17 & up.

Bethany Wesleyan FMI: 610767-1239 Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes @ Bethany Wesleyan 9 & 10:30 am

EVERY MONDAY Knitting Club Palmerton Library (First Monday of Month) 6-8 pm Book Club Palmerton Library (Third Monday) 12-1:15 pm Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:30pm N’ton Gin Mill FMI 610-2629010 Bingo - Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 & 6:45 Bingo - Diamond Vol. Fire Co..

Doors 4, bingo 6:30 pm. 610767-8476 Bingo - Northampton Cmty.

Ctr. Doors 5:30, bingo 7 pm.

610-261-1113 Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm 610-381-2674

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Zumba at Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Adult Stretch Vigilant Fire Co. 10-11 am FMI: 610-760-0300 Zumba 6-7 pm Vigilant Fire Co FMI; 610-760-0300

EVERY TUESDAY The Slatington Lions Club holds their dinner meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Slatington Moose Lodge. Meetings begin promptly at 6:45. For more information contact Lion Ted Harlan @ 610767-8377 ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239 Bingo - Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 FMI 610-852-2722

EVERY WEDNESDAY Preschool story hour Slatington Library 11 a.m Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Doors 4 pm, bingo 6:30. 610-767-8476 Bingo – Our Lady of Hungary (Northampton) gym, 7 pm Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Area Public Library, 6-8 p.m. FMI 610760-0207 Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. John’s Lutheran Church Jim Thorpe. 6:30 pm FMI 610-3922380. 1st & 3rd Wed. FMI: 610392-2380 Zumba - Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 – 8 p.m., Zumba Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10-11 a.m., Zumba NL Middle School 6-7 p.m.

Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall.

Beginners Welcome, 610-7601917 Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239 Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm Rails to Trails Meeting (3rd Wed.) Lehigh Twsp. Municipal Building. FMI: 610-760-1117

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2012 Community Calendar

Wed., February 15

National Gum Drop Day Walt Disney World College Program Information session @ LCCC. 2 pm, room 104 ARC. FMI: 610-799-1513 Civil War Discussion group meeting at Northampton Area Public Library 6:30 PM. "George Armstrong Custer: no guts, no glory!" free and open to the public. FMI: Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331

Thursday, February 16 Do a Grouch A Favor Day Ebenezer’s Closet – free gently used clothes for the whole family. Everyone welcome, no proof required. 6-8 p.m. FMI: 610-2988000 or www.ebuccnewtripoli. org

Friday, February 17 Champion Crab Races Day Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch.

Volunteers wanted contact Dan Kunkle 610-760-8889

Saturday, February 18 Blood Drive, Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington 9 am – 12:30 pm. FMI: 610-767-6006 Blood Drive, Emmaunuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath. 9 am – 1 pm. FMI: 610-703-5805 Wonderful World of Wildlife Story hour at Slatington Library 10 a.m.

Sportsman Flea Market, Blue Mt. F&G 8 a.m. – 1p.m.

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Valentines Dance at Slatington Skeet Club 9 pm – 1 am WinterFest 2012 Jim Thorpe 11 am – 8 pm FMI: www.jimthorpe.org Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch.

Volunteers wanted contact Dan Kunkle 610-760-8889 Ebenezer’s Closet – free gently used clothes for the whole family. Everyone welcome, no proof required. 10 am – 12 pm.

FMI: 610-298-8000 or www. ebuccnewtripoli.org Spaghetti Dinner Assumption BVM, Slatington 4-6:30 FMI: 610-767-8937 NCC Theatre, dance & music program present The Civil War, 7:30 pm, Main Campus. Free with food bank donation FMI: 610-861-5524 (SD 2/20 @ 7:30 p.m.)

NCC Theatre, dance & music program present The Civil War, 3 pm, Main Campus. Free with food bank donation FMI: 610861-5524 (SD 2/20 @ 7:30 p.m.)

Sunday, February 19

Ash Wednesday "Captains Timothy and Migdalia Lavenbein, Pastors of The Bethlehem Salvation Army, host Lenten Worship and Brunch 10 a.m. at the Bethlehem location at 521 Pembroke Road. Speaker Lt. Jose Santiago, Pastor of The Easton Salvation Army

AYCE breakfast buffet, LT Country Garden 610-767-8600 Bowmanstown Fire Co Breakfast 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FMI 610-852-2722 WinterFest 2012 Jim Thorpe 11 am – 8 pm FMI: www.jimthorpe.org Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch.

Volunteers wanted contact Dan Kunkle 610-760-8889 Holubsti Sale, Assumption of Virgin march UCC Northampton order deadline. FMI: 610682-4458

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Monday, February 20 President’s Day/Washington’s Birthday

Tuesday, February 21 Fat Tuesday/ Faschnaut Day Northern Lehigh Community Center meeting Vigilant Fire Co. 6:30 pm FMI: 610-760-0300 Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting at the Slatington Moose Lodge 6:45p.m. Any persons interested in becoming new Lions Members, or Guest Speakers for upcoming meetings, please contact Lion Ted Harlan at 610-767-8377

Wed., February 22

Saturday, February 25 Free Luncheon, Parryvill UMC – Parryville 11:30-1:00 p.m. weather permitting Tricky Tray Good Shepherd UCC Slatington FMI: 610-7679680

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2012 Community Calendar Forgotten Felines and Fidos Shot Clinic 8 am – 12 noon.

Breinigsville. FMI: 610-841-1736 Valentines Dance. Allen Twsp.

Fire Co. Doors 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm, Music 8 pm – 12 am. FMI & Tickets: 610-837-6696. 21+ only Bluegrass Nights, Kempton Rod & Gun Club featuring Dan Paisley 3-10 p.m. FMI: 610-7601085 www.bluegrassnight.com

Sunday, February 26 Pistachio Day Open House LCCC Main.

6:00 – 7:30 pm. Free, Register 610-799-1575 or www.lccc.edu/ openhouse Blood Drive Zion UCC, Lehighton. 9 am – 1pm. FMI: 610-5775040 Diamond Fire Co. Flea Market.

100 vendor tables, free admission, ample parking. Kitchen will be open. FMI or to reserve space 610-767-7695

Monday, February 27

Wed., February 29

Polar Bear Day Northampton Food Bank Presentation, Hope Lutheran Church Fellowship 7 p.m. presented by LT Historical Society.

Donations appreciated. FMI or to register your group: 610-7673634 For God and Country Post 454 Catholic War Vets meeting 7 p.m. Queenship Mary Church, Northampton

Leap Day

Tuesday, February 28 Surviving and Thriving through Separation or Divorce support group – 6:30-8pm, New Tripoli.

First of six sessions. Diakon Family Life Services. Pre-registration required. 610-682-1337 or 1-888-499-2699

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Thursday, March 1 Delaware-Lehigh Radio Club meeting 7:30 pm @ Bethlehem Vo-Tech. FMI: 484-895-7038

Saturday, March 3 Comedy Night, hosted by Slatington Lions Club @ Emerald Fire Co. Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm. Sean Ryan, Dave Reily, DJ & Dancing. FMI and tickets call Jim: 610-760-9281.

Comedy night Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale. Doors 5pm, comedy 7pm. FMI and tickets Brenda 610-767-1052, Michelle 610-7609652, or Davey 610-767-2371.

**NOTE** The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Community Calendar is limited in space for the printing of free and community beneficial events and fundraisers. Be sure to check out our classifieds and display ads for more events!

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Kicky Raspberry Sauce Jazzes Up Cheesecake “The raspberry Grand Marnier sauce is so very good but if you have a favorite fruit hat could be better than a creamy cheesecake drizzled with raspberry sauce? A spike of Grand feel free to try it out.” Marnier in the topping, of course!

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mix until dough forms. Shape into ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 min. Press dough into bottom of lightly greased 10-in spring form pan. Wrap bottom of pan in double sheet of foil.

Bake crust at 350 for 15-20 min until slightly golden. Remove and cool.

• Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar and flour gradually. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just combined. Pour into crust. Place into water bath. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, lower temperature to 325 for at least 30 min or as long as 45 min. Turn oven off when done and leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour longer. Remove and cool completely.

Refrigerate uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Directions • Topping: In a bowl, mix together jam and Grand Marnier until mostly smooth.

• Crust: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and Add raspberries and refrigerate. To serve, vanilla then add flour and salt; drizzle over each slice.

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Historical Center Partners with Food Bank Mark your calendar for the next Lehigh Township Historical Society program to be held on Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m., in Hope Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Cherryville.

A representative from the Northampton Food Bank will be the speaker. The program is free but it would be appreciated if you would bring one or several nonperishable items along with you to donate. In an economy where many people are struggling to make ends meet, the food bank has an important role to help those less fortunate in our community. We are hoping to fill several boxes for the food bank.

Also mark your calendar for the LTHS Annual

ROOSEVELT DEMOCRATIC CLUB D a n i e l s v i l l e, Lehigh Township, PA

Hall Available For Your Special Occasion • Private Bar And Seating For 200 People • Smoke Free.

Reasonable Prices Six Lanes Of Bowling Available For All Types Of Parties.

Call Joanne @ 610-767-2664 www.dvilledemoclub.org

EOE Part-Time/Sub Vehicle Drivers/Vehicle Aids Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit “CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn.”

If you are interested in working with special needs students then PT or Substitute Vehicle Driver/ Aid position may be what you are seeking. As a substitute you have the option to pick and choose the days you work! As a PT employee working 20+ hrs/ wk you have the option of purchasing health insurance at 50% of cost, additional no cost benefits, 5 sick days, 3 personal days annually. CDL School Bus Endorsement is a PLUS for these positions but not necessary for employment however when employed, the CLIU pays for CDL preparation /license, and training and a CDL must be obtained within 1 yr. 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. Option for summer employment is available.

If interested download an application online by visiting www.cliu.org Human Resources Department/Employment Opportunities or call 610-769-4111 ext 1203.

Basket Social which will be held at the Lehigh Township Fire Company in Cherryville on Sunday, April 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is an annual spring fundraiser for the society and if you would like to contribute an item for the basket social or volunteer to help in anyway, it would be appreciated. For more information, please call 610-767-5989.

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Make Your ‘I Do’ Last Forever: Don’t Let Your Wedding Rings Slip To The Bottom Of Your List (NU) - In between the guest list, the flowers and the perfect three-tier cake, it can be hard to find time to shop for your wedding rings. However, it is important to remember that most of the wed- ding details are fleeting and gone after a few hours of enjoyment, while your rings are enjoyed forever.

So, whether you are having a smaller gathering or a more traditional affair, this important to-do on your event checklist should not be overlooked, especially since your rings mark your commitment to one another and will last a lifetime.

Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor has a few tips that are sure to help you find matrimonial bliss when it comes to ring selection: • Create a budget. There are many details to consider when planning a wedding that can quickly drain your budget. It is important to set aside money for a lifelong symbol like your wedding bands. Not sure how much to budget? Consider that in 2006, couples spent an average of $2,079 on wedding bands, according to the CN American Wedding Study. And since the age-old rule for purchasing an engagement ring is to spend two months salary, plan to spend one month’s salary for the two wedding bands. Check out the “Budget Calculator” at www.The- Knot.com.

• Shop together. It is a good idea to shop for rings together. In fact, 80 percent of couples do, which isn’t a surprise since your rings, which don’t have to match, should reflect your personal styles and tastes.

• Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to go shopping for your wedding bands, they’re simply too important. Plan to start shopping for your rings six months prior to your “I do’s.” Not only do you need time to research and shop, but you also need to allot time for custom orders, sizing and engraving.

• Invest in quality. Because you want your ring to last a lifetime, it is important to put thought into the quality of metal you choose. Platinum 950 is the most durable pre- cious metal and will last a lifetime. It’s 30 times more rare than gold, and for wedding bands set with diamonds, its natural whiteness will ensure the diamonds sparkle and stay secure. It is no wonder that Hollywood’s A-list designers such as Tacori, DeBeers, Ritani and Kwiat are all choosing Platinum in their designs.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a star to own a Platinum ring. Platinum engage- ment and Continued on Page 16

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Wedding Rings Continued from Page 15 wedding rings are avail- able for a wide variety of budgets – making it an affordable luxury. Some resources that offer popular price points include Lieberfarb, Scott Kay and Blue Nile. “As the ultimate metal, Platinum’s un- matched durability and beauty make it a top pick among designers and 81 percent of brides,” said Michael O’Connor.

For more information, visit www.engagementguide.com and www.preciousplatinum.com.

DAN PAISLEY IBMA Song of the Year

Buck Challenge

Buck fever was still alive at the Blue Mountain Fish & Game when they held its second annual Buck Challenge Banquet on February 4, 2012.

Grand prize winner, Brian Ahner, scored and won with his 12-point buck. Three junior hunters (all winners) Aleah Nothstein, Troy Freeby, and Jordan Rhodes each scored a buck and went home with a plaque and several prizes. With seventytwo contestants in this year’s Buck Challenge and only ten adult hunters taking a buck...the random draw for a hunting trip to Benedicta Lodge Sporting Camps located in Maine, had great odds with Ed Tretiak also a winner.

The 2012-2013 Buck Challenge will begin this September 29, 2012 and end January 26, 2013 (same as the PA hunting season). Anyone Interested in entering the contest may contact 610-767-8004 or Email buckchellenge@aol.com. To learn more visit http:// bluemtfishgame.webs.com.

Along with Mail Pouch Express, Big Valley Blue Grass and Garage Kept Blue Grass

Aleah Nothstein (left) and Brian Ahner (below)

The Citizens Fire Co. #1, Inc

Comedy Night!

Saturday, March 3, 2012 3 Comics Hot Buffet - DJ Beer and soda will be provided along with chips and pretzels.

Doors open at 5pm, and the comedy will start at 7pm.

Remember to stay for the dancing!

Tickets are $25.00 per person.

For more information, call Brenda at 610-767-1052, Michelle at 610-760-9652, or Davey at 610-767-2371

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Slatington Man Recognized The Boy Scouts of American, Minsi Trails Council honored leader Craig Brady of Slatington for outstanding service during the Annual Council Recognition Dinner held on January 27 in Bethlehem. Craig was among six who received the prestigious Silver Beaver Awards. In addition to the Silver Beaver awards, several adult and youth members will receive national Scouting awards for Merit, Honor, and Achievement.

The Silver Beaver Award – is presented by the Boy Scouts of America upon nomination of an individual by the Minsi Trails Council. This award is the highest award presented by a local Scout council and recognizes noteworthy service of an exceptional character to youth by a Scouting volunteer with the Minsi Trails Council, BSA. Craig has been involved in Scouting for the past 16 years in both Pack and Troop 66. He started his volunteer duties as a Tiger parent and quickly stepped up as the Cubmaster for the next five years. He then took over as Scoutmaster for a ten year stretch. As Scoutmaster, Craig guided 18 Scouts to the rank of Eagle. Craig has been a member of North Valley District’s Training team since 2002 and its Boy Scout chairman since 2005.

Craig has also served as a member of the Council Training Committee and as a staff member for the

2010 Wood Badge course. An Eagle Scout, Craig is also the recipient of the Scoutmaster’s Key, District Award of Merit and Wood Badge beads.

Other recipients include Richard Price, of Skytop, Tom Stalsitz, of Center Valley, Bernie Suess, of Bethlehem, J Verkade, of Asbury, NJ and Javier Cevallos, Kutztown.

Also receiving awards were Hunter DeFina, of Pocono Summit Medal of Merit, Rocco Consiglio, of Nazareth, Medal of Merit, Elloit Burlett, of White Haven, Honor Medal, Drew Stasak, of Bethlehem The Hornaday Award and Nicholas Policelli, of Nazareth, National Medal for Outdoor Achievement.

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Mary Alice correctly identified the Atlas Cement Museum in Northampton.

Kindergarten Registration Northern Lehigh School District will hold kindergarten registration by appointment in April. Parents may register their child at Peters Elementary School on Monday, April 16, Tuesday, April 17, or Wednesday, April 18. In order to enter kindergarten in September, a child must be five years old as of September 1, 2012.

Children entering kindergarten should be brought along for a brief academic assessment.

To learn more visit www. nlsd.org for call Peters Elementary at 610-767-9827 between 9:30 AM and 2:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Mary Alice and don’t forget to look in our upcoming issue for the next Good Eye! A Family Tradition of Courteous, Dignified Service

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Pet Page Jack

Labrador Retriever/ Cattle Dog Mix: An adoptable dog in Whitehall.

Large • Adult • Male More about Jack Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Prefers a home without: cats • Primary colors: Yellow, Tan, Blond or Fawn, White or Cream • Coat length: Medium Jack was adopted as a youngster back in 2006 and now his family was forced to move into an apartment and poor Jack couldn't go along, so now he's a well mannered adult of 6 years old stuck back in the shelter waiting for someone to come and take him home. Jack is a total love, he is many volunteers favorite as he walks so well on the leash, and is calm and loving. However he is not a big fan of cats so no homes with cats please. He loves to go for walks but is fine hanging out as well! He's truly a great dog who deserves another chance at a wonderful home. He would be very grateful for that! Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in looooooove!! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter ( 1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610-248-7997

Pet Adoption Day

Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an Adoption Day on Sunday, February 19 from 11-3 at Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville..

Safe Haven will have many beautiful young dogs available for you to meet and get to know.

Safe Haven requires a Pre Adoption Application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.

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Have you rescued a pet you first saw in the Town & Country Gazette? Send us the following information and you may be our next "Rescue Pet of the Month" email to: art@townandcountrygazette. com or mail to 4685 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088 Be sure to include your name, your pets name, breed, what city you live in and where you adopted him from. Also include how you heard about your new pet and any other pets you have adopted. We also like to hear 5 things you've learned about or from your new pet.

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Tortoiseshell Mix: An adoptable cat in Whitehall Peacable Kingdown 610-432-2532 Medium • Young • Female She was dropped off at the shelter when no one was around. She is very sweet and prefers people to other cats. She is stunning and loves to be petted. She loves to follow people around to get pets and attention.

Paprika would be a great lap cat companion She is spayed, vaccinated, and tested negative for felv Adoptions are held every saturday from 12-3 or by appointment . Please contact us at pklvcats@ yahoo.com for more information

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The Citizens Fire Co. #1, Inc will be hosting a comedy night on Saturday, March 3. There will be three comics, a hot buffet, and a DJ for dancing.

BYOB and setups will be provided. Beer and soda will be provided along with chips and pretzels.

Doors will open at 5 pm, and the comedy will start at 7 pm. Remember to stay for the dancing. For tickets and more information, call Brenda at 610767-1052, Michelle at 610-760-9652 or Davey at 610-767-2371. Proceeds benefit the fire company.

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PA German Friends Talk Norman C. Hoffman, a retired school teacher and an active Goschenhoppen Historian, will give a presentation in the dialect at the Pennsylvania German Friends meeting at 7 pm on Thursday, February 16. Hoffman will discuss Dutch friends whom he knew and the Dutch organizations to which he belonged over the years. The public is invited to this free meeting at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Avenue, Allentown.

Hoffman’s formal education was interrupted by 2 years of service in the Army’s 103rd Infantry Division in Europe. After completing his studies at Muhlenberg College and later at Lehigh University, he taught in the public schools,

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Always an educator, he joined the Goschenhoppen Historians where he is a pack peddler or Kraemer during their annual festival at the Antes plantation in Montgomery County. He also translates old German Script articles for the Pennsylvania German Society, where he is also a member of the board of directors.

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Senior Citizens Corner

Hillbilly attire suggested, be sure to arrive early!

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Of course every day is great at the Northampton Senior Center, daily coffee break, social, recreational, informative speakers & meals provided. Area adults 60+ welcome, for information call Krista @ 610-262-4977, MondayFriday 8:30-1:30. We'll be seeing you!

What's happening at the Northampton Senior Center

February already! Time is flying... We enjoyed the talented fingers of musician, Steve Meyers on Thurs. 2nd, we look foreword to his joining us again on the 16th with "Sweetheart Music".

On Valentine's Day we will be having a special Bingo, 50-50 raffle and other special treats.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

Basketball Postseason

It is the end of February, which means the regular season of varsity basketball has come to an end. The varsity basketball playoffs are about to start up. I have compiled a few words about each team that will be involved in the postseason action in the Lehigh Valley Conference and the Colonial League. The LVC’s semi-finals for boys will be on February 14 and February 15 for girls.

The championship games are February 17. All games will be at William Allen High School. The CL’s semi-finals will be for girls on February 14 for girls and February 15 for boys. The championship games will be on the February 17. The semi-finals games will be at Catasauqua High School. The championship games will be held at Freedom High School. District 11’s playoff will start next week. The girls’ bracket commences on February 21 and the boys’ bracket kicks off on February 22.

Boys Basketball Northern Lehigh: The Bulldogs had a very successful regular season. They finished strong

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with a 19-3 overall record and a 13-3 record in the Colonial League. All those victories got NL in to the league and district playoffs. I asked one of their big men, junior Lucas Pierce, what they need to do to win some championships, “I think in order to win leagues we need to really focus on playing better defense for all four quarters and we need to come out in the second half fired up... when we come out and play to [the best of] our ability we are a tough team to beat.” Pierce is right on point in his statement. If the Bulldogs come out with intensity for four straight quarters they will stay with their opponents and notch some wins on their way to a title run.

Parkland: The Trojans have been virtually unstoppable this winter. They have only lost four games the entire season. That constant success has earned them the #3 seed in the LVC playoffs.

Also, these boys will be competing at the AAAA level of the District 11 playoffs. Junior Austin Beidelman has been a pleasant surprise for Parkland. Beidelman has become a dependable scorer and a trustworthy player during crunch time. Parkland is not just an elite team in the LVC, but in the whole Lehigh Valley area. Expect them to be there when trophies are being handed out.

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Church Directory Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 H/C W 10:30 am SS 9 am

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton 610-681-5200 W 10:15 am, S.S. 9 am

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 am SS. 10:15 am

Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9:00 am & 10:30 am

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 am SS 9 am

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield W 10 am. (N)

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W 8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 am

First UCC Palmerton W 9 am SS 10 am

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli 610-298-3020 W 10:00 am

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 10:30 am SS 9:00 am

Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 W 9 am & Children’s Programs 10:30 am

McMichaels United Methodist Church McMichaels 570-629-1136

Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 HA W 8:30 & 11 am SS 9:30 am

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 SS 9:30 W 10:15 am & 6 pm

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville W 8 am, 9:45 am & 10:45 SS 9:30 (N)

Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W 10:30 am SS 9:30 am

Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 am & Small Study Groups, 11:15 am

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 W and Kids Church 9 & 10:45 am (N)

Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton.

W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville W 9:30 am, SS 11 am (N)

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 am

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, Fellowship 10:30 am

KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery 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 Mass - 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

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 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 W 10:15 am; SS 9 am

Heidelberg Union CC Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 am SS 9:45 am Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 S.S. 9:30 am W 10:45 am (N) Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA) W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am (N) Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA) W 8/10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 am (N) Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W 10 am, SS 9 am

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 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

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Church Directory St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 am SS 9 am

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

St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA) W - 9 am – N SS 10:30 am

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am

St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA) W 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton 610-377-2972 W 9 am, SS 10:30 am St. Nicholas Parish Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 Mass daily at 8:30 am, Mass Sat Evening 4:30 Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 am Ash Wed 2/22 – 8:30 am, 7 pm Mass, prayer 12 pm St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA) W at 10:15 am, SS 9 am. (N)

Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist Church 610-767-8939 W 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 W 10 am, SS. 9 am (N)

The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. 610-826-4972 W 10:15 am

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

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am

Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W 10 am, Bible Study Wed 7 pm

Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 9 am, 10:15 SS Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W 10:30 am, SS 9:30 am

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Rejoicing- 4th Sunday of every month

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 9 am, W 10:30 am (N)

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

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

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 SS 9 am, W 10:15 am, Communion 1st Sun. of month

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

* Please send your 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

Spread The Good Word

Lenten Services at St. Nicholas Parish

Ash Wednesday falls on February 22 this year.

The Old Testament “Reading of the Day” for Ash Wednesday comes from the prophet, Joel. He is clearly trying to get our attention. “Blow the trumpet… Call an assembly, gather the people, notify the congregation…” His message is that the Lord is calling. “Now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart!”

The Catholic parish of St. Nicholas extends this same invitation. Join us on Ash Wednesday and begin the journey through Lent. Masses are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at noon. Ashes, a sign of repentance and a desire to turn one’s heart and life to the Lord, will be distributed at both the masses and the noon prayer service. All are welcome.

During the remaining Wednesdays of Lent, the church will be open at 6:30 p.m. for personal prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

During that time, Msgr. Thomas Durzak will be available to hear confessions. Stations of

the Cross, a meditation on our Lord’s passion, will follow at 7 p.m. Daily mass is at 8:30 each weekday morning. St. Nicholas Church is located at the corner of Route 946 and Oak Road in Berlinsville. Call 610-767-3107 or visit www.

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Kids’ Honor Club

Faith Alive Church in Bowmanstown is offering a seven week children’s group, consisting of six Wednesdays and one Thursday, during the Wednesday Lenten services for children ages 7 – 12. The curriculum includes Bible lesions, crafts, activities and snacks at no costs. The club begins Wed. Feb. 22 from 7 – 8 p.m. To register your child, call Faith Alive in Bowmanstown at 610-852-2805.

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Kindergarten Preview Events

The Blue Mountain Campus of Bethlehem Christian School, located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville, is having Kindergarten Parent Preview events on February 28 at 6:30PM (snow date March 1, 6:30PM) and March 6 at 9:00AM. Visit us either of these two dates to hear about our Kindergarten program which offers full day and half day programs. We also have a third program which allows the student to start the year as a half day student and transition into a full day student midway through the school year.

Bethlehem Christian School is a nondenominational, Christian school that assists Christian parents in their responsibility of training their children. We do this by providing a complete educational program that is of high academic standards and is both Biblically sound and Christ-centered. On location at Bethany Wesleyan Church, the Blue Mountain campus is a growing academic program which is currently accepting applications for grades K through 6.

Financial aid is available.

Stop by or give us a call at 610.767.7227 for more information. Please visit our website at www. bethlehemchristianschool.org

HOPE LUTHERAN NURSERY SCHOOL Cherryville

Openings available for 2012-2013 Three-year-old morning classes that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Four-year-old afternoon class only that meet on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

The school’s structured learning environment helps to prepare the children for their formal school experiences.

Activities include: music, crafts, gym, painting, language arts, field trips and more.

Our other classes consist of: Two morning classes for four-year-olds which meet on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

There are end of the year programs for both age groups.

For more information, or to register or to schedule a time for visitation, please call Mrs. Debbie Gable at 610-767-7523.

Nursery School Registration

Holy Trinity Nursery School 1235 Main St., Northampton is now registering for the 2012-2013 school year. Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by September 1, 2012. For more information or to arrange a visit call the church at (610) 262-2668.

Ebenezer’s Closet

Ebenezer’s Closet will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 18. There are free gently used clothes for the whole family and everyone is welcome to take as much as they need. Proof of need is not required. Clothing donations are not accepted.

Worship Saturday night! Wear your jeans, be comfy, and join Ebenezer UCC, New Tripoli, for their monthly Contemporary Worship.

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Pastor’s Comments In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc

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Broken Hearts

Max I. Reich saw a repair shop in the window of which was a sign reading: "We mend everything except broken hearts." When Mr. Reich entered, a young Jewess came forward to serve him and he said: "I saw your sign, and want to ask what you do with people who have broken hearts." "Oh!" she said: "We send them to the hospital."

"You are a Jewess, are you not?" responded Mr. Reich, "Did you ever read Isaiah 57:15? 'For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.' And," continued Mr. Reich, "there was also He who read Isaiah 61:1, in his hometown synagogue at Nazareth. The verse contains the words 'He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted.' And," said Mr. Reich, "the Messiah added, 'This day is this scripture fulfilled.'"

Yes, Jesus Christ is the healer of broken hearts! Perhaps you have experienced the pain and hurt of a broken heart and it seems the future holds nothing for you. Maybe you have even considered suicide during some dark and hopeless moment. I have good news for you—the Lord is actually closer to you because of your broken heart! The Bible says, "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (Psalm 34:18). It also says, "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3). We are assured that “a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise” (Psalm 51:17). I urge you to let Jesus heal your broken heart!

In Matthew 11:28 He promises, "Come unto me, all ye that…are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!" Just go to Him in sincere prayer, humbly ask Him to forgive your sins, and He will mend your broken heart!

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at night. The evening service will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Bethany Wesleyan Church

Bethany Wesleyan Church will hold a Seniors Information Meeting with State Representative Julie Harhart on Friday, February 17 at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center Dining Room.

Rep. Harhart will be discussing senior benefits including a question and answer period.

A Wildlife Presentation for 55+ will take place on Monday, February 20 at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

David Stettler will host a presentation he created with pictures taken using hidden cameras in the woods. If you enjoy the beauty of animals in their natural habitat, this is a must-see for you! Bring a finger food to share, drinks will be provided.

Comedian John Branyan is coming to BWC! Well-known for touring with funnyman Tim Hawkins, John and his family- friendly comedy sketch will leave mouths of all ages sore from laughing - without leaving a filthy residue. This event will take place on Sunday, March 4 at 6:00

Concordia Lutheran Church A LCMS Congregation

“We believe in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.”

Worship: Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: Sunday 10:15 am Midweek Bible Study: Wednesday 5:00 pm

Concordia Lutheran Academy “Where faith and education meet.”

We serve Daycare, preschool, full-day kindergarten thru grade 8.

We score in the top 10 percentile of schools nationally on standardized tests.

We have before and after care programs.

3285 Pheasant Drive, Northampton PA 18067 Phone: 610-262-8500 website: www.concordiaLV.org

pm in the sanctuary. No ticket charge; a free-will offering will be held.

ZUMBA classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30—7:30 pm in the Family Life Center Dining Room. Women of all ages are invited from ages 13-99! $4/class.

Co-Ed Volleyball for ages 16 and up will be held on Sunday evenings in the gym: Competitive Volleyball: 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Recreational Volleyball: 7:00 - 8:30 pm. No Volleyball on February 19.

Cancer Connections is one of Bethany’s support groups. They are people who are in various stages of their journey with a cancer diagnosis or caregivers for a cancer patient.

They meet on the third Saturday of each month.

Find out more about this group by emailing cancerconnection@verizon.net .

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Sunday at 9:00 & 10:30 AM. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit us online @ www. bethanywes.org.

Comedian John Branyon Sunday, March 4, at 6:00 pm No Tickets Required Free Will Offering Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Drive Cherryville, PA 610 767-1239 www.bethanywes.org Preview John’s family-friendly comedy routines on his website @ www.johnbranyan.com

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A Touch of Dutch “Hosht du ebbes in dei kolum geduh fer Fastnacht?” hot die Butzfraa mich gfrogt.

“Nee! Is den shun doh? Ich hab gemehnt ich het noch tzeit. Ich hab gedenkt as ich ebbes fun die Beivel nei duh deet awwer ich hab an nix denke kenne, unn aa net fun Eshepuddel Mittwoch.”

“Well,” secht sie, “ ‘Sis nau tzu schpot. Awwer du kennsht ebbes nei schreive shpehter wie en hinnegedenk.”

“Wass kann ich saage weege en gangne kuche mitme loch drin? Ferwas schreibsht du ebbes net?”

“Ich hab ken tzeit,” yehmert sie, “un ich hab dich eens gschrive. Ich hab als krullers gemacht, un grumbiere deeg, un aa yusht mit satz.”

“Was sin krullers?”

“Ei, sie hen ken satz.”

“Selli sin net fastnacht kuche, selli sin yusht kuche. Mei schwermudder hut selli gemacht awwer sie hot sie turnovers kheese, un sie hen nix geduh mit fastnacht. Die Gremmem hot sohne net gemacht. Heitesdaags, wan mir fastnacht kuche kaffe sin sie all rund mitme loch drin. Awwer die Gremmem hot aa fier-eckiche, fette kuche gemacht mit tzwee schlitz drin. Wan sie gebrode waarn hen mir sie darrich gschnidde un melassich druff un in ebbes nei gedunkt wie kaffi odder balsamtee.”

“Yah,” saagt die Butzfraa, “sell rememberich.

Ich hab selli aa gemacht mit yusht ee schlitz drin.”

“Die Gremmem hot aa gemacht mit ee schlitz, awwer noh hot sie sie inwendich auss gedreht un sie hen en grossi longi loch drin khot. Mir hen selli in pulwert tzuger rum gschiddelt un noh in halb gebroche so as mir tzwee longe kuche khot hen un sie schee dunke un esse kent.”

8th ANNUAL BASKET SOCIAL

Faith Lutheran Church

3355 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall Saturday, March 10 - 10 a.M. to 5 p.M. Sunday, March 11 - 9 a.M. to 1 p.M.

Snow Dates: Saturday March 17th and Sunday March 18th.

Kitchen Open

Drawing 1:30 p.m. Sun. - Need Not Be Present To Win

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“Oh, yah, ich hab selli fergesse. Die mem hot olfert en plastick dut khot fer der pulwert tzuger nei duh.”

“Dei meind is am geh! Sin hen ken plastick khot in selli tzeit. “S waar alfert en babierne dut.”

“Ich bin net so alt wie duh, mir hen plastick khot. “S brodt is kumme is plastick dute un mir hen selli geyust. Naasehn yusht wie long as mir gschwetzt hen fun fastnacht kuche. Duh kensht yusht so gudt ebbes schreive defun.”

Translation “Did you write something in your column about Fastnacht?” the cleaning lady asked me.

“No! Is that here already? I thought I had time yet. I was going to put something in from the Bible, but I couldn’t think of anything, and not about Ash Wednesday either.”

“Well,” she said, “It’s too late now. But you could write something about it like an afterthought.”

“What can I say about a donut with a hole in the middle? Why don’t you write something?”

“I don’t have time,” she moaned, “and I did write one for you before. I used to make krullers, potato dough, and plain yeast donuts.”

“What are krullers?”

“They have no yeast.”

“Those aren’t fastnacht cakes, those are just cakes. My mother-in-law used to make them but she called them turnovers, and they had nothing to do with Shrove Tuesday. Grandmother never made those. These days when we buy fastnachts they are all round with a hole in the middle. But Grandmother used to make fat, four cornered cakes, with two slits in them. When they were Continued on Page 33

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A Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 32 baked, we slit them open and put molasses on them and dunked them in coffee or peppermint tea.”

“Yes,” said the cleaning lady, “I remember that. I used to make those too, with only one slit in, though.”

“Grandmother made them with only one slit too. But then she turned them inside out so they had a big long hole in them. We shook them in powdered sugar and broke them in half and dunked them. They were neat and not so messy.”

“Oh yeah, I forgot them. Mother always had a plastic bag with powdered sugar.”

“Your mind is going! They didn’t have plastic in those days. We always used a paper bag.”

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Extra Point Continued from Page 27 Girls Basketball Northampton: The Konkrete Kids are back in postseason play with a 19-3 overall record and a 12-2 league record. Northampton is always a contender in the girl’s basketball realm as they compete every year. Although the success is the same, head coach Jeff Jacksits told me the team is not, “We are a different type of team this year.

We are a lot faster. We do a lot more running and pressure defense...We basically live off of our defense.” Jacksits is an experienced coach and knows how to guide teams deep into the playoffs.

If these girls manage to shut down their opponents they can skate their way to some championship games this postseason.

Northwestern: Elated. That is the word to describe the Northwestern girls basketball team right now. The lady tigers are making their return to the postseason after notching a 15-7 record overall and an 11-5 record in the Colonial League.

Head coach Chris Deutsch is bringing his team to the league playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 season. Deutsch expressed to me his excitement, “...This is not about me as a coach or our coaching staff. This is about the girls. It was their goal to get back [to the playoffs]. They wanted

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Palmerton: With a 13-9 overall record the lady Blue Bombers qualified for the District 11 AAA playoffs. Unfortunately, they only mounted an 8-8 league record and failed to make the CL playoffs.

This team is led by senior Kelsey Hay who in their 22 regular season games, notched a double-digit amount of points in 20 of them. This roster of girls is full of scorers that complement Hay. Expect them to out hustle and out score their opponents in the districts.

Northern Lehigh: The lady Bulldogs had a roller coaster season. They could never really find their comfort zone. They finished the regular season with an 11-11 overall record and 7-9 record in the CL. Those records failed to qualify them for the league tournament, but they did make the District 11 AA playoffs. Sophomore starting forward, Rachel Hams, believes the team’s defense is what will help them in districts, “...one of our strengths is our defense. It definitely helps that we have Aimee [Oertner] in the back row to help block shots.” This team has the potential to make a run in districts. We just don’t know what team will show up.

Parkland: Parkland’s 14-8 overall record is very good. The problem is there are some other very talented teams in the LVC. Central Catholic, Northampton, Bethlehem Catholic and Emmaus all had better overall records than the Trojans.

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Joseph has over 40 years of numismatic experience. Prior to joining her father in the family business, Jennifer apprenticed at another coin store and learned the ropes of the business. “She has played a large part in making it a success,” said Joseph. Both Joseph and Jennifer are licensed Precious Metal Dealers.

About Us: The store caters to coin collectors by helping them expand their collection. They buy and sell coins of all kinds including foreign currency, rare coins and dates. The coin store is fully stocked with coin collecting supplies such as albums, holders, catalogs and much more.

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Why They Are Different: In addition to being family owned and operated, J&J Coins is unique, they are the only true coin dealer in the area that caters to all levels of collectors. They can introduce you to a Buffalo Nickel and explain what makes a Peace Dollar valuable. They also buy gold, silver and platinum jewelry, coins and currency, military and local memorabilia.

Joseph tells a story of a woman who brought in some old jewelry to sell. Expecting less than $100, the woman was offended when she was offered eight times what she was expecting for her valuables. The woman was sure that Joseph was playing a trick on her and it took some convincing before she realized that he was not.

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1. Our president today; first African-American President; encourages 1 students to get a good education; likes basketball: Barack ________.

2. One story tells that our first president never “told a lie” and Clinton confessed to cutting down a cherry tree: George ________.

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4. First president to travel outside the U.S.; first American to win the Nobel Peace Prize; Teddy Bear named for him: Theodore ________. 3 5. Became President 12 years after his father: George W. ________.

6. Wrote most of the Declaration of Independence; designed his own home: Thomas ________.

7. Only president to serve 2 terms not back to back; married in the White House: Grover ________.

8. First president to have his photo taken; had an alligator; kept a diary: John Quincy ________.

9. On the $50 bill; fought in Civil War where he was the first 4-star general: Ulysses S. ________.

10. Was governor of Arkansas; can play the saxophone: “Bill” ________.

11. Never married; his niece went to the White House to be his hostess: James ________.

12. Five-star Army General, first president to ride in a nuclear-powered submarine: Dwight D. ________.

13. Youngest elected president; set up the Peace Corps to help poor countries: John F. ________.

14. At 13, took part in a Revolutionary War battle; was taken prisoner and slashed with a sword for refusing to clean a British officer’s boots: Andrew ________.

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As a new bride, Aunt Edna moved into the small home on her husband’s ranch. She put a shoe box on a shelf in her closet and asked her husband NEVER to touch it.

For fifty long years Uncle Jack left the box alone until Aunt Edna was old and dying.

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He took the box to Aunt Edna and asked about the contents.

“My mother gave me that box the day we married,” she explained. “She told me to make a doily to help ease my frustrations every time I got mad at you.”

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Each additional word, per ad, is 25 cents.

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 it 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.

Classifieds EVENTS Bingo Feb. 26 Palmerton HS Basketball Parents Club. Vera Bradley, 31, Premiere Designs Jewelry, Longaberger. Doors 11:30, Bingo 1 pm. FMI/Tickets 610-852-2247 Rebecca. Snowdate March 4. (2/16) CASINO & CONCERT BUS TRIPS Neil Diamond, Jonah Site & Sound, Hunterdon Hills Ehrhardts, Wicked NY Broadway, Barry Manilow, Hollywood, Harrahs, Mt Airy, Mohegan and more Call Kim 610-767-5805 www.kimmystours.com (2/16)

FOR RENT Apt for Rent Northampton Across from Millers diner,1230 Main St. 2nd Floor NO PETS NO SMOKING call 484-2394166. (2/16) Apartment for Rent – Slatington Area – Spacious new 2 bedroom in quiet modular community. Full bath, kitchenette, large living room, & patio, fenced yard, pet negotiable. Utilities included. Credit Check. Call 484-623-4433 (2/16) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/13) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rooms, $90-$150 per week. Private and shared bathroom. Furnished apartments $150-$200 per week. All units have color TV, HBO, fridge, M/W, all utilities included, parking available, owner-occupied units. Shown by appointments only. Call 610-760-0700 (12/13)

Garage for Rent – 12x24x10 – 7th St. Slatington - $106/month.

Call Jeff – 610-767-3952 (3/1) MYRTLE BEACH,S.C. luxury condo by the beach with 2 pools. Fully equipped and nicely furnished. 3 BR, 2.5 bath, sleeps 8. Many attractions for the entire family. Weekly rentals available, call for information. 610-799-3062 (5/3) SLATINGTON, 1 OR 2 BEDROOM APTS, HEAT, WATER, SEWER INCLUDED, 2ND FLOOR OFF STREET PARKING NO PETS, LEASE, SECURITY $700. month 610-417-9075 OR 610-432-3246 (2/16)

TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $770 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/16) TOWNHOUSE 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C. $840 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169. (2/16)

FOR SALE 01 Lincoln Continental P/B, P/S, AUTO., A/C, Cruise, Leather Seats, Sun Roof, V-8, Front Wheel Drive, garage kept; 79,500 miles, $8,000 OBO Call 610-760-1544. (3/1) 2002 4x4 Ford Explorer,Tan,6 Cylinder around 139,500 miles.

Runs Good. Dent on front door.

CD & Cassette player. Moon Roof! Slatington. $4,200 or BEST OFFER! 610-767-6886 (2/16) ’53 Ford Victoria 350 Chevy Engine – new, Stainless Steel Gas Tank, New Radiator, Good Interior, Levered Hood, SS Cragar Mags. $15,500 Call 484560-9028 (2/16)

Antique, unique and oneof-a-kind wood and metal crafts. Handcrafted by local craftsman and seen at local craft shows. Now, check out our collection by appointment.

Call 610-502-1681. (5/3) Defiant Wood Stove cast iron, front & side doors, w34x 17d x 32h w/ in’ten’sifire catalytic damper 8 x 22 $750. Call 484553-6383 (2/16) Heisler’s Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $47.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/20) News Ladies Jeans-Buy 1 pair, Get 1 Pair Free. New Bras – buy 1, get 1 free. Diane and Fred’s Leather Shop 27 Main St. Walnutport. 484-623-4955 (2/16) PONTIAC G6 COUPE - new tires, street edition package, sun roof, front wheel drive, garage kept, red w/black interior, one owner, no accidents, 38,500 miles asking $13,000.

610-216-7401 (2/16) Pony Garden Tractor, new, used 2 times, Asking $1000. 2 Rolling toolboxes, tool box with tools and extras, Asking $4,000 for all. Call 610-767- 0994. (2/16) Selling Inventory of Lehigh Valley Archery Pro Shop – Bitzenburger fletching jigs, dozen on carousel, one dozen on straight mount with clamps $350 O.B.O. Bricklyn bow press, can handle crossbows and flat limb compounds. $300 O.B.O.

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Carbon and aluminum arrows 60% off current prices. New recurve and longbows. 610-5335993 (3/1) Snow Blower needs tune-up, Asking $500. Call 610-767-0994 (2/16)

HELP WANTED AVON IS NOW HIRING - Interested in a brochure or signing up to be a representative? Free kit with $10 sign up.

Visit my website: www.youravon.com/lsymons or call Lucia 610-767-0896 (6/28)

SERVICES AVAILABLE ABZOLUTE ENTERPRIZEZ Chimney sick? Leaking, not working right? Cleanings, caps, stoves, repairs, chimney relining specialist! We build em, and stone veneer. Call The Chimney Doc, Before Your House Makes the News! 570325-5727 (4/11) Child Care in my home – very reasonable rates, lots of experience. Lunch & Snacks included.

Call 610-217-7075 Ask for Sue. (3/15) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164 (1/19) Experienced Church Quilters- Do you have a quilt top at home, but don't have the time or experience to quilt it? Bring it to us. We are experienced HAND quilters, and are reasonably priced. St. John's UCC ,22 Atlas Lane, (Howertown), Northampton, PA. Call Jean @610-262-7076 or Charlotte @ 610-262-4262 for more information. (3/1) G&S Masonry – we do concrete, chimney & all types of brickwork. Fully insured and experienced. PA 088267 Call 484-896-0470 (5/3) Oil Heat Service - cleanings save oil, 24/7 Emergency Service, Water Heater replace-

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ment, plumbing, domestic water coils cleaned, furnaces, boilers, we do it all. 40 years experience. Bruce Beltz 610759-5765 anytime. (3/15)

sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (12/13)

TAX SEASON IS HERE Wenz Tax Service is offering great service at prices starting at $70. Referral bonuses are also available. Call Today! 484330-1125 (4/5)

Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (2/16)

TIMS 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 610767-5171. (8/16)

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 (2/16)

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) We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth's Disposal 610-262-9021 or 610-8425684. (12/13)

WANTED ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES – Always scouting for Indian, Harley, European or select Japanese bikes. Preferably garage or barn kept and not running.

Also Gas Pumps, Signs, Etc. Pre-1965 Scotty Aero Campers and Rat Rods. CA$H NOW! 570-325-5727 (4/11) Antiques Wanted Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items,

Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-767-9135 (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 to big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (4/5) Wanted unwanted lawn mowers: riding, push, roto tillers & snow blowers. Go-carts & Minibikes. DEAD OR ALIVE. Call Al 610-767-9077 or 484-358-3718.

Free Pick Up. (4/15) WANTED: VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS Paying top $ for tobacco cards, 1948-1952 Bowman, 1952-75 Topps, etc. No collection too small Call Todd at T & L Sports 610-703-0790 (4/22) WANTED! YOUR USED GUNS OR GUN PARTS!!!

Any Condition: Good, Not so Good, or Even Plain Old Junk!!

We buy, sell, trade and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rte. 873, Slatington PA 18080. 610-767-9046 (12/13)

See our ad on page 14

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Preschool Opening Fall 2012 The Learning Ark Christian Preschool of Union Lutheran Church held a first time Open House earlier this month at their new location in Schnecksville.

The new preschool will service three age/grade groups with three, four and pre-K classes when they begin their first year in the fall of 2012.

Currently offering “ Kids-Faith-Creativity” classes for preschoolers and their parents on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the preschool is now accepting registrations for the fall 2012-2013 year which will begin on September 10. The Learning Ark Christian Preschool offers a Bible-based curriculum teaching Christian values as well as traditional academics, music, art and physical education.

To learn more, please visit www. ulclv.org and click on the preschool link or call 610-767-6884.

Plumbing • Heating • A/C • Water Treatment Water Pumps • Back Flow Prevention • Assembly Testing

H E L P WA N T E D Now Hiring for Full Time Plumbing & Heating Mechanic • 5 years minimum field experience required • Reliable and Honest • Serious Applicants Only Please

CALL FOR INFORMATION AND INTERVIEW

610-767-4381

Favorite Restaurant

Mail to: Blue Mountain Be sure to vote in our 2nd Annual Readers’ Town & Country Gazette Choice Poll for the Best Restaurant in the Area!

4685 Lehigh Dr. (Rte. 248) Last year, Slatington Diner took the Top Pick.

Walnutport, Pa. 18088 Who will it be this year?

Cast your vote for your favorite place to grab a bite and enter a drawing for a Gift Certificate from the winner.

What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant? __________________________________________________ Your Name _______________________________________ Your Address______________________________________ Choices Will be Listed In the April 5th Issue. Deadline is March 23rd.

Enter for your Chance to Win a Gift Card to the Favorite Restaurant!

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Off The Shelf Slatington Library

The library has the basic Pennsylvania tax forms and we now have the 2011 rent rebate forms. All forms are printable.

The next Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 am. The program is offered for children 4 yearsold through 5th grade Preschool story hour takes place on Wednesdays at 11:00 am.

As always the used book sale and collection continues. Hardcover books will cost 50 cents and paperbacks will cost 25 cents.

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 us at 610 767-6461.

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of computer classes for the spring. Beginner, intermediate and digital photo classes will teach you how to email, create documents use your camera and get photos and more. Classes start on April 12, 2012. Class size is limited so contact the library at 610-826-3424 as soon as possible if you are interested.

The library is looking for photographers who would like to participate in the library’s annual Photography Show which will be held in the library gallery on Sunday April 29, 2012 from 2:004:00. There is no fee to enter photos in the show.

Anyone who is interested in participating should call the library for more information.

Sudoko Answers

Palmerton Library

The Palmerton Area Library now has tax forms available for the public during regular library hours. The library is open Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 until 8:00, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 until 5:00 and Saturday from 9:00 until 4:00.

TThe Annual Fund Drive has begun. Visit www. palmertonarealibrary.com for information about donating to the library. The Annual Fund Drive is very important for the library since the library has suffered from a decrease in funding from the state library system. Over 46,000 people used the Palmerton Area Library in 2011.

The library has scheduled another series

Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop •Motorcycle Jackets •Vests •Saddlebags & Accessories •Jewelry •CDs •Holsters •Zippo Lighters •Shirts •Knives Plus so much more!

27 Main St. Walnutport 1-484-623-4955

Ladies Jeans – Buy One Pair, Get One Pair Free!

Emerald Snyder - 17 on Feb. 17th Seth Schaeffer - 5 on Feb. 17th Cameron Kuntz - 7 on Feb. 17th Deb Anamella - 59 on Feb. 20th Jason Amey, Sr. - 41 on Feb. 22nd Barbara Borven - 72 on Feb. 23rd Irene Gerkovitz - Feb. 24th Becky Costenbader - 42 on Feb. 24th Michele Lee Horn - 39 on Feb. 27th Nancy Sauerzopf - 71 on Feb. 28th Margaret Bickert - 83 on March 2nd HELP WANTED BOROUGH OF NAZARETH PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS The Borough of Nazareth is seeking qualified police officers for part-time employment with the Nazareth Police Department.

Interested persons must be Act 120 certified. All previous applicants must submit new applications for consideration as all previously filed applications for part-time police employment and previously approved hires have been rescinded. Please apply in person at the Borough Office, 134 South Main Street during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm. Applications will be received by the Borough Clerk, top floor of the building only. Deadline for applications is February 29, 2012. Please call 610-759-0202 with any questions.

Jack R. Herbst Chairman Nazareth Borough Police Committee

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Advertiser’s Index

Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 43 Aloha Salon and Spa.............. 16 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Amy Pysher’s Child Care......... 4 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 42 Assumption B.V.M.................. 32 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 43 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................. 21 Becker Homes.......................... 43 Bethany Wesleyan................... 31 Birthday Coupon..................... 13 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 44 Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc.......................... 43 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 20 Borough of Nazareth.............. 48 Bridal Blooms............................. 8 C & C Food Outlet................... 14 Campton Funeral Home........ 27 Carbon County Expo.............. 25 Carl’s Service Center.............. 33 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 34 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 52 Citizen’s Fire Co....................... 16 Clean Sweep..................18, 36, 45 CLIU........................................... 13 Concordia Lutheran................ 31 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 19 Crystal Vision Center.............. 21 David R. Wesikotten, Ph.D..... 22 Diamond Fire Co..................... 13 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop............................ 49 Diehl Paving............................. 37 Diehl Tires................................... 3 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service................. 33 Eberhardt Motors.................... 10 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 48 Everett Chiropractic.................. 7 Faith Lutheran......................... 32 Family Practice......................... 22 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co....................... 17 G.D. Shupp............................... 44

George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 18 Gin Mill........................................15 Good Eye Winner..................... 18 Gypsy Rose............................... 19 H&R Block.................................. 4 Hankee Heating & Air Conditioning............................ 33 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 40 Hope Lutheran......................... 30 J&J Coins................................... 23 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 37 Jason Hankee Plumbing......... 34 Joseph S. Butto, General Contractor................................. 43 Lehigh Valley Bluegrass.......... 16 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center.................. 20 Lincoln Manor Apartments............................... 23 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 42 Liza’s House............................. 24 LoveLight House, Inc.............. 24 LT Country Garden.....................5 Mack’s Tree Service................. 44 Mel Fritz Construction........... 44 Miller Supply........................... 36 Mint............................................ 42 Monica Sellers Family Hair Styling Salon............................ 23 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 44 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 43 Neffs National Bank................ 12 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary...................................... 8 Nu-Finish.................................. 35 Off The Wall Auto.................... 37 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................... 44 Pastor Lundmark..................... 30 Patty Brosky’s Beauty Salon.. 25 Pond View Manor.................... 25 Precision Armaments............. 41 R & R Plumbing & Heating... 34 Rack em’ Up Pool/Cafe........... 17 Rack-N-Reel............................. 18 Realty Executvies....................... 7 Revolution Styling Factory.... 11 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 22

Ron’s Handyman Services.........43 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 13 Rudy’s Home Services............ 44 Sammi’s Place.......................... 15 Shari’s Berries.......................... 37 Shear Impressions..................... 6 Silfies Fuel................................. 37 Snap Fitness............................. 52 Stress Relief Center................ 21 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public............................. 2 The Village at Palmerton........ 24 Thomson’s Meat Market.......... 4 T.J. Uhnak.................................. 42 Tony’s Floor Covering............. 35 Trees by Dave & Son............... 44 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC... 41 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service......................................... 4 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 20 Wesley Enhanced Living........ 26 Window Door & Blind Ctr..... 35 Woodstone Country Club...... 51 Yons Construction................... 42

A Bald Eagle spotted near Cihylik Farm on the morning of Friday, February 10th.

Photo By Jiggs.

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