Town & Country Gazette February 20

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

This is our annual wedding edition which holds some special relevance for me this year. As some of you readers may know, my fiancé Jess and I are finally getting hitched in October after seven or so years of dating. I can’t wait to marry her, of course, but beyond all of the romance and other whimsical stuff, getting married is hard work – so many decisions to make! From what color the napkins are, to what style chairs you’d like and dozens of other things that I never even considered in my male aloofness.

That’s where the professionals come in, and man do we have some great ones featured in this issue. Whenever the wedding planning anxiety begins to creep insidiously into my brain, I reassure myself by thinking about how awesome the people Jess and I hired are at their jobs. From our photographers, to our florist, to our Pastor – these people are awesome – like Harvey Keitel’s character in Pulp Fiction, they straight up take care of business. When I first started hiring folks and signing contracts, I was struck by how great the customer experience is.

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Seriously, people who work in the wedding “industry” are some of the most confident, onpoint people I’ve ever dealt with. I can’t overstate how important that swagger is when you are sweating out the details of your impending nuptials.

I hope you guys all dig this issue, and if you are planning on popping the question, or looking for a venue, florist, whatever, make sure to check out our great advertisers and also our wedding feature on pages 28 & 29. Enjoy!

Contents:

Pg. 8 Delectable Desserts Pg. 10 Community Calender Pg. 16 Lehigh Twsp. Municipal News Pg. 18 Touch of Dutch Pg. 24 Off the Shelf Pg. 31 Pet Page Pg. 39 Pajamas Over People Pg. 42 Extra Point Pg. 47 Classifieds

On Our Cover

Photo By Jamie Turner, Turner Photography http://www.turnerphotographystudio.com (240) 575-5205 BRANDI & CHAD … THEIR STORY!

Brandi Jo Norris (Tassone) and Chad Matthew Norris were married in Frederick MD, on June 5, 2011. The bride and groom are both prior military (Army), Brandi Jo was in the Signal Branch while Chad was Airborne/Infantry. The couple dated for nearly three years and were engaged on August 7, 2010. Brandi Jo and Chad were hiking on the Appalachian Trail that day and stopped to take a few photos. Chad had set up the camera, but instead of hitting the delay button, he set the camera to record. He proposed to Brandi Jo and filmed the memorable moment for them to watch over and over again.

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NL Little Theatre Presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: March 14-16 Submitted by ANDREW KERN Northern Lehigh Little Theatre proudly presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a 2004 musical adaptation of the hit 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin. The comedic stage show centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!

Directed by Mr. Nicholas Sander, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels stars Aidan Burke as Freddy Benson and Gavin Fricker as Lawrence Jameson, with Alexis Middaugh in the role of Christine Colgate.

Additional leads include Nate Rex as Andre Thibault, Kasey Wayda as Jolene, and Dian McKinney as Muriel Eubanks, with supporting

roles from Lydia DeLong, Jamie Miller, Kelcie Kramer, Brie Williams, and Sara Hunsicker. Based on the film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels originally written by Dale Launer and Stanley Shapiro and Paul Henning, the musical was written for the stage by Jeffrey Lane with music and lyrics by David Yazbek.

Performances will be held in the Northern Lehigh High School auditorium beginning on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m., continuing Saturday, March 15 with a 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening performance, and concluding with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March 16. Admission is $8 for students and senior citizens, $10 for adults. To order tickets, please call the box office at 610-7679832 (ext. 1259) or email littletheatretickets@gmail. com. Ticket order forms and more information regarding Northern Lehigh Little Theatre’s Dirty Rotten Scoundrels can be found on the web at www.nlsd.org.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

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Meet the Staff

For our annual bridal issue, it’s time to talk weddings.

What’s your favorite part of the event and/or your favorite memory from either your own or one you attended in the past?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I'm not sure about my favorite part of the event, but I know my least favorite part of my own impending nuptials is the planning. So many details! My favorite memory (so far) is standing next to my best friend, Tom, as his best man when he married his now wife.

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: I’ve worked my way up from flower girl to bridesmaid and I’ve always loved weddings, mostly the dancing—there’s just something about locking arms with your loved ones and screaming, “We are family! I got all my sistas and me!” Some of my favorite memories include hanging out with my extended family, all piled into one hotel room, when we traveled to NC for my uncle’s big day in 2004. That and being the last ones on the dance floor past midnight! Then when my best friend and former college roommate tied the knot in NJ during the 2010 Christmas blizzard, everything from picking out our dresses to sitting in the hotel bar after it was all over is just one big happy blur.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: My wedding was great for many reasons (for example, it was in August, but the weather was nice and comfortable the day of the wedding) but the coolest part just was having all of our family and friends at the same place having a great time.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: As someone who enjoys taking photographs (especially the candid, highly emotional ones), I love catching a glimpse of the groom when everyone else, including him, is watching the bride walk down the aisle.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: All weddings are beautiful. One of the most beautiful weddings I attended was my niece Sarah’s, when she married Douglas Berg. It was a remote destination wedding in Jamaica. The location, sand, sun, family and fun for a week at a destination wedding was totally the most beautiful setting my husband and I ever attended. Only about 13 family members attended this great event. There was a reception held a few weeks later locally to celebrate the occasion with family and friends.

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: My favorite memory from a wedding that I attended was assuming the position of Wedding Day Coordinator from my mother and now stepfather's wedding. The two decided to not see each other the night before nor the day of leading up to the ceremony. It was put upon my shoulders to shuttle each wedding party around the premises for photos without ever crossing paths. The stress of that task made that obligatory participation in the chicken dance with all the awkward relatives seem like a breeze.

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Diabetes Talk At Slatington Library Submitted by LOIS BECHTEL Bechtel’s Pharmacy is offering a series of educational sessions on topics related to diabetes at the Slatington Public Library. Each month, a new topic will be explored and a diabetes friendly recipe will be distributed. Our next session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. This month’s topic is “Diabetes Complications.” The meeting area at the library can accommodate about 20 people, so sign up in advance by calling the pharmacy at 610-767-4121 to reserve your spot.

The library is holding a $1 per bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books—anything you can fit in a bag is $1. Preschool story hour is held on Visit us online at www.townandcountrygazette.com for exclusive online content!

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The two-disc DVD set of the Slatington Centennial Celebration is now available for purchase at the library. These DVDs were converted from the 16-mm film taken by Mummy Studios in 1964. The price is $30. If you preordered a copy, they are also ready for pick-up.

The volunteers from APRISE will continue to do Medicare Part D benefit checks on the third Tuesday of the month. Please call the library to make an appointment.

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. Call 610-767-6461 for more information.

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LCCC Hoopster Joins 1,000 Point Club

L-R: Thor Shaffer, LCCC Director of Athletics; Jocelyn Beck; Frank DeJesus; Mike Iorio, Head Coach; Kris German; Jim Butler.

Submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER Frankely DeJesus made Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) history when he reached his 1,000 point career mark in a recent Cougar basketball game. A 2011 graduate of William Allen High School and a sophomore majoring in computer forensics at LCCC, he lives in Allentown, Pa. Only 10 other individuals have scored 1,000 points in the history of LCCC's basketball program. The last to do so was Jake Waylen in 2010.

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Coffee Toffee Heath Cupcakes

Taste Terminology

There are five basic taste categories the taste buds perceive: Sweetness is recognized by the presence of sugar. It is very predominant in desserts, but also creates great contrast with salty and sour.

Sourness can be added through a variety of acidic foods, such as vinegars and citrus fruits.

Salt enhances flavor, intensifies sweetness and sup­ presses bitterness.

Bitterness may be found in a variety of foods, includ­ ing chocolate and coffee. When not in balance, bitter can be offensive, but in very small quantities it adds richness and depth.

Umami is described as a savory, often mouthwatering taste perceived when eating meat, fish, cheeses like parmesan and bleu and certain vegetables such as asparagus.

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Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until toothpick, inserted into the center, comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan and place on cooling grid to cool completely.

For ganache, combine cream and instant coffee in small sauce­pan; stir to dissolve. Warm over medium heat until cream begins to steam; do not boil. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.

Place 1/2 cup ganache in disposable decorating bag. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create a small hole in the center of each cupcake; pipe in ganache. Dip tops of cupcakes in remaining ganache; lightly shake off excess. Immediately dip cupcake in toffee bits.

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Sweet and Salty Caramel Cashew Brownies Makes 15 brownies

• Caramel gets its flavor from browning sugar, butter and cream; it adds a rich, mouth-filling flavor • Cashews add nutty, roasted flavor notes • Salt reduces sweetness and increases the bitterness of the chocolate and butter in the caramel, creating a richer flavor

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (squares or chips) 12 tablespoons (1-1/2 sticks) butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 c up cocoa powder 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1-1/3 c ups granulated sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup cashews, chopped plus additional for garnish 15 soft caramel candies Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 9-inch x 9-inch pan with parchment paper.

In a large saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring to combine. Cool slightly.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder and salt.

Add sugar, eggs and vanilla to chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined. Add flour mixture; stir until just incorporated.

Stir in cashews. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean.

While brownies bake, unwrap caramel candies and roll each one out until it is 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut with medium sized Leaf Cut-Outs cutter. Remove brownies from oven and immediately top with caramel cut outs, arranging in 3 rows of five. Position a cashew on each caramel. Return to oven for 1 minute. Remove from oven. Cool on cooling grid until just barely warm. Cut into 1-1/2-inch x 3-inch rectangles and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Community Calendar EVERY ThursDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

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

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m.

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

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

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

Must Register at Library.

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

•Pilates, Northampton Rec. Center 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Mats are provided first come first served.

FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@ rcn.com •Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every 4th Sat. from 7 - 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

FMI 610-437-3700

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:307:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon & AA meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601 •Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough

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Community Calendar Saturday, Feb. 22

Rec. Center. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn. com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every second Weds. from 1 - 4 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. FMI 610-437-3700

•Lehighton Area Pool Pals Cabin Fever Dance at Orioles Pavillion Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Tickets/FMI: 610-377-5275 •Quota Rocks dance at Northampton Community Center. 6 p.m. for ticketscall 610-440-2171.

•Forgotten Felines cat and kitten adoptions. 1:30-4 p.m., 9645 Hamilton Blvd., Breinigsville. FMI: 610-737-4057.

•Used book sale, Emmanuel UCC, Bowmanstown. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FMI: 610-852-2707.

Sunday, Feb. 23

•Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co breakfast. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

•Blood Drive at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register www.giveapint. org Usercode 0632.

•Speaker Series, Lehigh Gap Nature Center – Ed Simpson Ph.D., Eastern Pa Rocks. 3 p.m.

Basket Social, Heidelberg Union Church, Slatington. 5 – 7 p.m. FMI: 610-767-6949.

•Speaker Series: Bird Strikes at Windows: A lethal conservation issue for birds, an important conservation issue for birds and people. 7-8 p.m.

Jacobsburg Environmental Ed. Center. FMI: 610-746-2801.

Saturday, March 1

•Pancake breakfast, Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton. 8 – 1 a.m. FMI: 484-894-7155.

•Used book sale and bake sale, Northampton Area Public Library. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 2

Wednesday, Feb. 26

•Speaker Series, Lehigh Gap Nature Center – Sara Fern Fitzsimmons, Restoring the American Chestnut, 3 p.m.

•Safe Haven Pet Rescue adoption day, Tractor Supply, Rte. 209 Brodheadsville.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FMI: www.safehavenpa.org •Designer purse bingo, Blue Mt. Fish & Game. Doors open 11:30 a.m., bingo starts at 1 p.m.

FMI/tickets: 610-262-3440.

Friday, Feb. 28

•Spring Craft Fair, Northampton Comm. College 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI: 610-861-5088.

Monday, Feb. 24

•Blood Drive, First UCC Palmerton. 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Register: 610-826-2097.

•Diabetes Complications presentation at Slatington Library, 1 p.m.

•The NLCC Preschool Children's playgroup meets at St. John's Lutheran Church nursery room 40 2nd St. Slatington. FMI: 610-704-7197.

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Sunday, March 9

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Yarn and Fabric Donations Needed Submitted by LISA MARTINEZ “Hooks of Hope,” a Chapter of Crochet for Cancer, is a non-profit organization that donates handmade chemo caps, shawls, and lapghans to Oncology Centers throughout the Lehigh Valley for children, women and men that need them.

The group is currently in need of yarn and fabric to create these comfort items for patients. Please contact Hooks of Hope on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/HooksofHope or email hooksofhope@yahoo.com if you are interested in donating.

This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is

Barbara Boruch.

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

Monthly meetings will be held (time and place TBA). Meetings are open to all and the group will offer classes on the basics of crochet. Meetings will be a great time for those experienced at crochet, knitting, looming, or sewing to exchange patterns and ideas while making new friends and supporting a great cause. Please contact Hooks of Hope on Facebook https://facebook.com/ HooksofHope or email hooksofhope@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending a meeting or joining the group. Handmade items can also be donated by mailing to Hooks of Hope, PO Box 163, Neffs, PA 18065.

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Friedens Fire Co. All You Can Eat Breakfast February 23, 8am – 12pm Adults $7 - Children $3.50 Buffet Style – Scrambled Eggs, Ham & Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, and Toast

Fountain soda is back • Fresh cut French fries

Winter hours: M 7-7, Tues-Thurs 7-2, F-Sat 7-8, Sun 8-7 Free coffee/soda with breakfast/lunch specials.

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Nursery School Registration

Submitted by ANN STEIGERWALT Holy Trinity Nursery School at 1235 Main St. in Northampton is now registering for the 2014-2015 school year. Class sizes are limited and registration is required. The 2-year-old playgroup class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Children do not need to be toilet-trained for this class. The 3-year-old class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Children need to be toilet-trained for this class. The 4-year-old class meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Children need to be toilettrained for this class. Children must turn the appropriate age for the class by Sept. 1, 2014. For more information or to arrange a visit, call the church at 610-262-2668.

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Miller-Keystone Blood Drive In Palmerton Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct its next bi-monthly Palmerton community blood drive on Monday, Feb. 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Boro Hall. In addition to wholeblood donors, there will be Trima machines for donations of platelets, plasma, and/or red cells.

This visit will be sponsored by Adam and Lori Malik and Audrey Larvey.

Anyone in general good health over 17 years old and weighing at least 110 pounds who has not donated whole blood within the last eight

weeks (since December 30) is eligible. There is no maximum age. Walk-in whole-blood donors are welcome, but Trima donors should schedule an appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 610-826-2097 or e-mail gashman@ptd.net. There will also be a Miller blood drive at Palmerton High School on Tuesday, Feb. 25, open only to students and faculty.

Happy Birthday Kathryn P. Strohl - 85 on Feb. 25 Alex Arroyo - 20 on Feb. 26

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Lehigh Township Watch

Submitted by CINDY MILLER The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting an ordinance to rezone some properties along Route 248 in the Cherryville area from Village Residential to General Commercial during their Feb. 11 meeting. Concerned residents attended the January Planning Commission meeting and asked the following questions: “Why would the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission want to extend the General Commercial zone in Cherryville from Turkey Hill to include the Old Post Office down to and include Hope Lutheran Church and the Fire Company lots?”

The township is primarily an agriculture/rural residential community. Extending the General Commercial zone affords the township the opportunity for commercial development in an area that makes sense while improving the Old Post Office property and the Route 248 and Blue Mountain Drive intersection.

“Will a reclassification to general commercial zone cause a tax increase for the residential properties?” The answer is no. Zoning does not determine the value of a tax. Those residential properties impacted by the change will continue to pay the same tax value as they do today. The change will benefit the property owner should they decide to open a commercial type business on the residential property or if they are approached by a developer interested in purchasing their property.

“Does the zoning change make our residential properties vulnerable for the government to come in and take our land through eminent domain?”

The answer is no. It is not the intention of Lehigh Township to take any of the properties by eminent domain. If anything, the General Commercial zone should increase the value of the property and give the owner more bargaining power with interested buyers. A commercial property is usually higher priced than a residential property.

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Lehigh Township Elementary School Teacher To Celebrate 100th Birthday Submitted by CINDY DEPPE Mrs. Marion Burkhardt, a former devoted school teacher in Lehigh Township for approximately 33 years, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on March 7. Former students are organizing a card shower for her to help celebrate her birthday and show her how she has touched so many lives. This would be the perfect time to send a card to her letting her know how important she was in your life while growing up in Lehigh Township.

Mrs. Burkhardt taught in Lehigh Township starting in 1936, in the one-room schoolhouse at St. Paul's in Indianland teaching grades one through eight. Later, Mrs. Burkhardt taught in the two-room schoolhouse in Treichlers. Mrs. Burkhardt taught kindergarten at the new Lehigh Township Elementary School starting in 1956 until retiring in 1969.

Happy 100th birthday to our beloved Lehigh Township Elementary School Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Marion Burkhardt, who made learning fun.

Cards can be mailed to Mrs. Burkhardt at: Mrs. Marion Burkhardt 1615 East Boot Road Apt. A-304 West Chester, PA 19380

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Touch of Dutch 9 Hanning, 1956 Do is guter Adweis fer die Mansleit uff der Bauerei. Es iss der Ruul, as die Mansleit sich meh im Haus rum uffhalde darrich der Winder.

Oftmols hocke sie der Fraa arrig im Weg in der Kich. Des iss die Zeit vum Yaahr fer en Zaah in seller Reche mache, wo weckghenkt iss warre am letscht Summer. Iwwerdem geht’s widder ans Gaarde-graawe un es geht schur net gut mit me Reche mit me Zaah rausgebroche. No iss es aa en gudi Zeit fer sehne dezu, as en neier Schtiel in selli Schipp kummt, wo verschplitt iss gange am letscht Summer. O yar, dart draus in der Scheier leit selli Kett, wo verrisse gange iss am letscht Summer un ihr hen net die Zeit genumme fer en neier Gleech neimache. Sie leit als noch dart hinnich der Dier.

Macht sie reddi fer der neegscht Summer. Guck mol bissel rum, ihr kennt noch meh so Dinge finne fer uff-fixe. Des iss en gudi Zeit fer’s duh.

[Des maag aa guder Rot fer Mansleit sei, wann sie sich in der Ruh setze. Finnt ebbes zu duh, so as ihr net in deine Weiwer ihre Weg sin, wann ihr meh Zeit deheem zubringt. Gel?] Wann ihr bissel Schpass hawwe watt owets, wann ihr so rumhuckt, do sin paar Dinge fer

saage. Des heest mer „Tongue Twisters“ in Englisch. Was iss der Naame fer sell in Deitsch?

Waer weess? [Fer was net es Wart, ‚Zungedreher’ odder ‚Zungebrecker’ , es Letscht meh wie Hochdeitsch?] „Wie wotte Weiwer Windle wesche, wann Wasser Wei waer?“ „Hinnich em Hickeriholz-haufe hawwich en hunnert Haase heere huuschde.“ „Metzgar, wetz die Sens mit Wasser, mit me nasse Wetzchtee wetz die Sens.“ Do iss en alt Schprichwart, as ich meen, as gut waer fer druffgeh: „Geh net in diefer Wasser, as du baade kannscht.“ Ihr wisst all, was sell meent.

-Florence Baver February 9, 1956 Here is good advice for the men on the farm.

It is the rule that men keep themselves more in the house through the winter. Often they sit very [much] in the wife’s way in the kitchen. This is the time of the year to replace a tooth in the rake that was hung away last summer. Soon it will be garden digging [time] and it surely will not go well with a rake with a tooth broken out.

Then it’s also a good time to see to it that a new handle is put on that showel which had one split

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off last summer. O yes, out in the barn lies that chain that was torn last summer and you did not take the time to put in a new link. She still lies there behind the door. Look around a little, you can still find more of such things to fix up. This is a good time to do it. [This may also be good advice for men, when they retire. Find something to do, so that you are not in your wives’ way, when you spent more time at home. Yes?] If you want to have some fun evenings when you are sitting around, here are a few things you could repeat. One calls this, “tongue twisters”, in English. What is the name in Dutch? Who knows?

[Why not the word, ‘tongue-turner’/‘tonguetwister’ or ‘tongue-breaker’, the last word more like Std. Ger.?]

“How would wives wash diapers, if the water would be wine?”

“Behind the hickory wood pile, I heard a hundred rabbits coughing.”

“Butcher, sharpen the scythe with water; with a wet whetstone, whet the scythe.”

Here is an old proverb that I think would be good to go on [rely on].

“Don’t go in deeper water than you can wade through.” You all know what that means. [Similar to “Don’t get in over your head.”]

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Emmanuel UCC Book Sale

Submitted by JUDY HOFFMAN The date of the Emmanuel UCC (509 Hamilton Street in Bowmanstown) annual used book sale has been changed due to inclement weather conditions. The new date is Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardbound books, paperbacks, magazines, CDs and cassettes, VHS tapes and DVDs, and puzzles will also be on sale. Prices start at $0.25. The kitchen will be open with light refreshments. For more information, please contact the church at 610-852-2707.

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Indianland Garden Club History

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The Indianland Garden Club was organized in 1954 by a small group of women of Lehigh Township. The group held their first meeting at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville. Through the years, the club also held its meetings at the Harmony Grange in Pennsville and St. Paul's UCC of Indianland. Presently, meetings are held at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

The first president was Olive Strohl. Jean Silfies, who still resides in Lehigh Township, was a charter member and the club's third president. Since that first year, 28 women have served as club president and many members have served in the duties of maintaining a garden club.

Starting its 60th anniversary year, the first meeting in March will be held at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville on March 18. At the present time, there are approximately forty members. The club is comprised of men and women and new members are always welcome.

Over the years, there have been many interesting and informative presentations. Again, this year, informative programs with fresh new ideas are planned. If you are thinking about your spring garden and landscape projects, consider joining the Indianland Garden Club this year for some helpful hints and important information.

Mark your calendar for the first garden club meeting in 2014 for Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m.

Slatington 150 News

Submitted by ANNABEL FOGAL Tired of the cold and snowy weather? Want to think about the warmer days of spring and summer?

Why not join the Slatington 150 Committee for its planning sessions at the Vigilant Fire Company at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the month?

A full week of events for the Sesquicentennial will be held in August, beginning on Saturday, Aug. 9 and culminating with a parade, block party and fireworks on Saturday, Aug. 16. Some of the events being planned for that week include a Chili Crockpot Cookoff that will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 12 until 4 p.m., along with numerous other activities that are planned for the Victory Park area. In addition, on Saturday, Aug. 9, there will be a Beard Judging Contest. Start growing your whiskers now and keep your eyes open for the many charts around town that may present ideas for your own styling. Judges will include Amy Rumfield from the Bus Stop Barber Shop and Bob the Barber from the Main Street Barber Shop, plus others to be announced.

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An Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. in the park at the corner of Main and Second Sts. Space and tables will be available for vendors for a nominal fee.

There will be a special display of Native American artifacts from the collection of Dr. Stephen Mazepa, an Emmaus chiropractor, who grew up in Walnutport and is a graduate of the former Slatington High School.

Meanwhile, plans are currently underway for a Pub Crawl on Saturday, April 5. Tickets are available at the Slatington 150th memorabilia store beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The number of

tickets is limited, so be sure to pick up yours early.

The Slatington 150 Memorabilia store is the place to go for sweatshirts, T-shirts, caps, mugs, teddy bears, wall plaques, silver plates, garden flags, etc., as well as tickets for specific events and sign-up sheets. Store hours at the 647 Main Street location are Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information, call Mandi at 610-767-7256.

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NCC to Hold Annual Spring Craft Fair

Submitted by CYNTHIA TINTORRI Find unique gifts and items of beauty at Northampton Community College's annual spring craft fair on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, Main Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. As one of the largest craft fairs in the Lehigh Valley, the event will feature nearly 150 crafters. Admission is $2 for the general public, $1 for seniors, and free for children under 12. For more information, email alumni@northampton. edu or call 610-861-5088.

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Diane & Fred's Leather Store 27 Main St. Walnutport 1-484-623-4955

Closed for the winter.

(See you in Spring!)

Lehigh Township Historical Society

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The regular monthly meeting in February was cancelled because of icy conditions. The monthly meeting for March will be held at the LT Historical Centre on March 10 at 7 p.m. in the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville. Mark your calendar for two upcoming society events: A basket social will be held on April 6 at the Lehigh Township Fire Company from 1 p.m.until 4 p.m. The grand opening of the addition of the Lehigh Township Historical Centre is scheduled for May from 1 to 4 p.m. The opening will include light refreshments, door prizes, and souvenirs. For more information, contact 610-767-5989.

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Northampton Area Public Library News

Submitted by MELISSA HAWK The library makeover is on track and help is needed to finish the project. The carpet and front desk will be replaced at the end of April. More improvements including more seating and a new coat of paint are planned, but funds are limited. If you’d like to help with a donation or raising funds, please call or email Melissa Hawk at mhawk@ northamptonapl.org. Volunteers are also needed to pack books and other items. If you’d like to help, contact Mary Fries at mfries@northamptonapl. org, call or stop in.

To raise funds for the makeover, the library is holding a book sale and bake sale on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the library.

There will be bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, children and teen books, as well as DVDs, CDs,

and books on CD. The library’s Board of Advisory Teens is coordinating the bake sale. If you’d like to contribute baked goods, please drop them off on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

The date of the freelance workshop has been changed to Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. If you want to make a living as a writer or photographer, turn that dream into a reality with this two-hour handson workshop. The workshop will be presented

by Johanna Billings, editor of the Northampton Press, Whitehall-Coplay Press and Catasauqua Press. The presentation will cover how to increase your earnings, generating ideas, pitching ideas to publishers, how to best communicate with editors, format submissions and generally make editors' jobs easier. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred but not required; call or stop in to sign up.

The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The next meeting of the Book Discussion Group is Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s book is Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers. The group is free and open to the public. Stop in to borrow a copy of the book. There’s "Always Something New" at the Northampton Area Public Library. Visit www.northamptonapl.org, check them out on Facebook, or stop in.

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Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day At Tractor Supply

Submitted by CARLY LAMOSO Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold an adoption days from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 2 and 16 at Tractor Supply on Rt. 209 in Brodheadsville. Safe Haven will have many 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.

Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.

Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.

For more information about Safe Haven, to find a list of dogs available for adoption, and for adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org.

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The Search Is On For Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer Submitted by KRISTIN DANLEY-GREINER Every day, Pennsylvania senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Now here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service® program.

Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults aged 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.

“Seniors have so much to give and make a positive impact on our communities daily,” said Suzanne Boline, R.N., owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Northampton County.

“Senior volunteerism not only benefits others, but also helps seniors stay active and socially engaged in their communities—important elements of healthy aging.”

Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes now through March 1 at www.SalutetoSeniorService. com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then

select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees.

Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ designated and approved nonprofit organizations and their personal stories will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s designated and approved nonprofit charity.

To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior aged 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month and to view the contest’s official rules, visit www.SalutetoSeniorService. com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005.

For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call your local Home Instead Senior Care at 610-759-7333.

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2014 Carbon County Home, Garden & Business Expo Submitted by DEBBIE KLECKNER The Annual Carbon County Home Garden & Business Expo will be at Blue Mountain Ski Area’s Valley Lodge, located near Lower Smith Gap Road off Blue Mountain Drive in Danielsville, Pa. The Expo will operate Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday April 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

This event not only features indoor vendors but also now an open courtyard area for trailers, cars, trucks, ATV’s, motorcycles, and otherwise oversize displays.

The Blue Mountain Valley Lodge offers easy access to visitors and exhibitors. Newly added family activities will complement the show with scenic ski lift rides and other outdoor activities such as the new adventure park and kid-friendly areas. Food and refreshments will be available visitors throughout the day.

In support of Earth Day, a free electronic recycling event will be held during certain hours of the Expo during the course of the weekend.

Please note that some charges apply to TVs and items containing Freon.

Admission is free to visitors. A donation of a non-perishable food item in lieu of admission is

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The Expo features the latest in home and garden products and services: windows and doors, kitchens and bathrooms, fences, paving, landscaping, outdoor furniture pools and spas, sun rooms, deck furniture and accessories, heating and cooling, décor, storage, financing and more.

Small businesses make Carbon County a great place to live, work and play. Visitors will be able to connect with places to stay, hobbies and activities and things to see and do.

Visit http://carboncountyexpo.com for sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor application or visitor information. For questions or further information, please feel free to call 610-379-1099.

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I’ve never planned a wedding, but I’ve witnessed a friend or two tear their hair out as they prepare for their special day. Short of hiring Jennifer Lopez to handle all the details, there are ways to come up with some adorable and easy-to-execute ideas for making the event as memorable and personalized as possible. And it all starts with a little website called Pinterest. For our annual bridal issue, we are proud to present this hodge-podge of brilliant bits of creativity for all the brides-tobe out there. Enjoy. —Danielle Tepper

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Rescue Pet

Meet Hunca Munca Starting Over Animal Rescue (SOAR) in Schnecksville Domestic Short Hair • Young • Female • Medium Hunca Munca is two years old. She was rescued from a construction company yard where she and her siblings were almost squashed. She has been living with her foster family who would love to keep her, but several of their own cats are mean to her. Hunca loves cat-friendly dogs, especially little ones! She loves to play dolls or Legos with animal-friendly children. She is shy to strangers, but does not take long to warm up and she loves to sleep with someone in bed. She deserves a forever home to call her own where she can sleep in bed without another cat chasing her away.

She is spayed/neutered and up to date on shots. Please contact Danielle at pawformance@juno.com if interested in rescuing Hunca Munca. and animal lovers, we understand the difficulties placed on military pet owners during certain service requirements.

Our organization is aimed at alleviating the stress and worry put on military pet owners when their pet ownership is uncertain in the face of service to their country.”

—DoD Facebook page They now have close to 100,000 fans on Facebook and have successfully fostered over 300 canines.

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Senior Citizens Corner New Technologies Helping More Seniors Age-in-Place

(StatePoint) Nearly 90 percent of people 50 years old and up want to remain at home as long as possible, according to a recent AARP study.

If you have an aging parent or grandparent, discussing his or her alternatives is important.

However, remember, it can be a sensitive subject, especially when he or she has lived in the same place for a long time. Therefore, before broaching the issue, be sure you understand all the options that might allow for aging-in-place at home.

“If you’re considering an assisted living facility for a loved one, make sure you look at new technologies first to see if you can help he or she remain independent, secure and connected from the comfort of home,” says Walt Podsiedlak, Health and Wellness Sales Manager at Linear LLC, a leading provider of wired and wireless security technology for seniors.

This starts by discussing the greatest challenges your loved one faces, such as mobility, personal care and meals, and determining what kind of technology or service addresses those specific needs.

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One of the most widely used technologies by individuals aging-in-place are personal emergency reporting systems (PERS), that can send for help in an emergency, amongst other functions. PERS devices have made significant leaps since TV commercials first popularized them in the 1980s. For example, new systems like the Linear PERS-4200 console still connect a wrist or necklace pendant to a central monitoring station for push-button emergency reporting, but useful new features have also been added.

Here are some features to look for and consider when picking the right PERS technology: • Temperature sensors can provide alerts to update central stations of hazardous conditions.

• An activity timer can be programmed to send a signal if a preset amount of time elapses before either an activity transmitter is triggered or the console’s “home” button is pressed.

• Audible reminder messages can be set on a recurring schedule to highlight doctor’s visits, when medication should be taken or even social activities.

• Some consoles can serve as speaker phones, allowing for convenient communication.

• Take note of the range between a transmitter and a console. For example, if your mom likes to garden, be sure the range of the PERS is wide enough to include the yard.

• Transmitters can be wristbands, pendants, belt attachments or even appear as jewelry.

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Discuss what would serve your loved one most conveniently.

• Consider the battery life of the transmitter and if it’s waterproof.

• As for cost, users should expect to pay an installation fee, and a monthly PERS monitoring charge. PERS device repair and replacement policies should also be considered.

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Aging-in-place technology is truly shaping the future for seniors. Before making any major decisions, look into all your options.

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Palmerton Senior Center 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton 610-826-4505 Activities include: Pinochle, penny games, and bingo daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

Northampton Senior Center 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton 610-262-4977 Activities include: Singing, puzzles, cards, needlecraft, stretch, bingo, library, and coffee.

Special programs are held on a weekly basis.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Dr., Cherryville 610-767-2977 Activities include: Games, trips, bingo, stretch/ exercise, birthday celebrations, music/singing.

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

Slatington Senior Community Center 425 Kuntz St. , Slatington 610-767-1250 Activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45 a.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 W 9 a.m., Com. 1st Sun. HA Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m.

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church 840 Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

People’s EC Church Lehighton W 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.

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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., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellow 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Christmas: 12/24: 7 p.m. service St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Matthew’s UCC 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.

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

AWANA 6 p.m. BS 10 a.m.

Mon. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. Sun. HA St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun. SS 10:30 a.m. grades pre-K-12 No classes 1/19 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

Trinity UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. W Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

United Presbyterian 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 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedules:

Please send your Church Directory updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to our office at 4685 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088. Church Directory is a free listing of area churches in

alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information.

Key:

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

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

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

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the promise of the Father” (Acts 1:4). After the Pentecostal outpouring, Peter emphasized the importance of their obedience when he referred to, “the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him” (Acts 5:32).

Obedience to God is critical in receiving the Holy Ghost as I discovered at the age of 15 when God let me know that I had made an idol of a game I loved (see www.naog.ws/thirsty.htm and www.naog.ws/tv60.htm).

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The Catholic parish of St. Nicholas will enter the Lenten season with two masses on Ash Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held at noon. Ashes, a sign of repentance and a sincere desire to turn one’s heart and life to God, will be distributed at both the masses and at the noon prayer service. All are welcome. St. Nicholas Church is located at the corner of Route 946 and Oak Road in Berlinsville. Call 610-767-3107 or visit www.StNicholasWalnutport.ParishesOnLine. com.

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Can the HIMYM spin-off work?

As was first reported in late October, the rumored “How I Met Your Mother” spin-off is, in fact, no longer just a rumor— there’s officially a pilot in the works.

The new sub-series will hold many of the same elements of the original: A group of friends share their life experiences in Manhattan, as the female lead searches for her true love. It might even feature the iconic MacLaren’s Pub. “How I Met Your Dad” (way to keep the phrasing consistent) has no confirmed plans to include any of our favorite characters from HIMYM and this is why I’m skeptical about its shot at success. One of the co-creators, Craig Thomas, told Entertainment Weekly earlier this year, “There’s a world where the universe of the show can keep existing in a way that feels coherent to what’s come before, but new enough to be worth watching.” There’s only one way for me to agree with that: The Father has to be Ted Mosby.

It’s one thing to completely regurgitate a sitcom plot just for the sake of a few laughs, but it just comes across as lazy unless there’s something tying us in out of loyalty (like our blind affection for Joey Tribbiani). After following Ted’s looooong quest to find the love of his life, the only thing that would interest me in the flip-side of that experience would be seeing what it was like for the Mother with Cristin Milioti in the starring role. To see all those glimpses of the future from her perspective.

Hell, Josh Radnor would be free from a contract

obligation for at least the first few seasons, because he would be a mystery to us until the end. Well, not a complete mystery. We would watch their small moments of “fate” with ond recognition—and then we would welcome him back with open arms. Now that could work.

But we already know that’s not happening because the starring role just went to Greta Gerwig. It was bittersweet to watch the Jan. 27 episode (entitled “How Your Mother Met Me”) because it held all the potential of a spin-off—or at least a successful model of how the current season could’ve went.

But no, we had to deal with Sherri Shepherd and the Seuss-inspired disaster episode. I’ve never seen a spin-off work (although Angel did last for five seasons) and I have even less faith in a spin-off that essentially has nothing to do with its predecessor, but I suppose we’ll have to wait and see.

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Extra Point

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Ever since Mark Scisly left coaching in the Lehigh Valley Conference back in 2004, he has always wanted to get back into the LVC. Last week, his wish came true as the Northampton Area School District School Board voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve the hiring of Scisly as their new head football coach.

Scisly, who replaces Jeff Brosky (who resigned after last season), brings with him an impressive resume that he feels will serve him well.

“I got a head coaching job when I was 25 years old and I think I really learned by doing it with trial and error,” he said. “Ten years of being a head coach gives me a pretty good idea of what I am doing. I am going to bring a little bit from every program that I have been a part of.”

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His first coaching experience came right there at Ursinus as he coached the offensive line and tight ends from August of 2001 until March of 2003, which is when he made his impression on the LVC as the offensive line coach for Northampton for the 2003-04 season before getting his first head coaching position.

He went on to coach the Salisbury Falcons from 2004 to January of 2008 where he really made a name for himself. Scisly is the program’s all-time leading coach for playoff victories and playoff appearances. He turned a program around that was winless and made them into Eastern Conference Champions in just three years.

His last stop trumped them all as he piloted the Boyertown Area football program for the last six years. During that time, he flipped a program that was 1-11 in 2007 into Pac 10 Conference Champions in 2010. He set a school record for wins in a season in 2010 and also set school records for Continued on Page 46

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I always heard good things about the kids there and I hope to turn things around.”

Scisly will have his hands full with a K-Kids football program that has struggled recently and went winless in 2013, but he has been known to be the master of resurrection as he turned both Salisbury and Boyertown from basement dwellers to champions, which he said is something he likes to do and he wants to do it here.

“I knew I wanted to be in the LVC,” he said. “I kept working and working up towards it. I put in my time and was a head coach for ten years.

Hopefully all that hard work pays off for me.”

Scisly’s hard work has netted a great return thus far as it has landed him his dream job. He hopes the players put in as much work so it pays out in dividends for them, in the form of wins, on the gridiron.

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98 Ford F150- $4,395, Tan, 4wd, 5.4L, 150,000 miles, Call Bob 610-751-3244 or 610-7679644 (2/20) DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-681-2425 (10/30) Florida Room Combo – Make it the most used room in the house. Four track windows open to 75% screen in the summer. Deck & Patio Roofs with 4’ wide insulated panels.

Call with size for price over the phone… Call 610-530-8727 Photos @machosecontracting. com (2/20) Medical Guardian - Toprated medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more - only $29.95 per month. 800783-4149 (10/30) Pro-Form Crosswalk MX Treadmill, like new. $50. Call 610-767-6090. (2/20)

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FOR SALE Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included. Call 800-511-0573 for $750 Off. (10/30) SHARI`S BERRIES - Order Mouthwatering Gifts for your Valentine! SAVE 20 percent on qualifying gifts over $29!

Fresh Dipped Berries starting at $19.99! Visit www.berries. com/care or Call 1-800-712-9169 (10/30) Styrofoam Insulation Sheet Boards – great for pole buildings, garages, and basements: unfaced 2” – 4’ x 8’ @ $14 each.

Faced sheets 2” – 4’ x 8’ @ $19 each. Other sizes and thicknesses available. Call 610-5308727 (2/20)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Apartment for Rent – Slatington. 2BR apartment & garage – heat, water, sewer & garbage included. Adult Building – Pets conditional. Credit & Reference check. Available immediately. $775/month. Call 610-262-1144. (2/20)

Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/20) TOWNHOUSE: 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $870 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (2/20)

SERVICES AVAILABLE All Types of unwanted Metal Wanted Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures,

equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell 610751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (2/20) Building demolition, recycling and disposal. Specializing in old houses, barns, garages and additions. PA096869.

484-661-9358. B.R. LCC (12/19) C&T Productions are your local professional event videographers. Recording birthdays, bar mitzvahs and weddings, C&T productions will capture your special moment so you can live it again and again. Very reasonable pricing! E-mail us at info@ candtproductions.com or call us at 484-788-2287.

Carson H. Hoffner Home Improvements – 610-349-1632 – Total home restoration. Exterior Painting - carpet, ceramic, vinyl - painting, drywall – doors, windows – remodel: basements, bathrooms and kitchens – clean outs – complete apartment maintenance and renovations – handyman service – small lawns cut – odd jobs – PA licensed and insured (3/6) Chimneys – Repointing, Rebuild, Repairs. No Job too Small! Call Pete at 610-574-9771 Fully Licensed and Insured (2/20) Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette. com.

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164. (2/20) DONATE YOUR CAR FAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - Tax Deduction UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info 855-280-1716 (2/6) FREE INSURANCE ESTIMATES – Do you have storm damage? Local Company, 40 yrs. Exp. Call Rick 610-530-8727 (2/20)

Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income in retirement! CALL for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus Annuity Quotes from ARated Companies! 800-957-2986 (10/30) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic & toys. New & factory blems. All standard auto batteries $47.95. Chainsaws & mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot.

3248 Love Road, Northampton.

610-262-8703 (12/18) Mobile Home Owner: WHY MOVE JUST IMPROVE… Tax Rebate Sale on Insulated Aluminum Re-Roof, Windows, Siding, Skirting and Interior floors and ceilings. Local Company w/ 40 yrs exp. Call with size for free estimate over the phone. 610-530-8727 (2/20) My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service.

Call for immediate help. 1-855278-7504 (10/30) NEED EXTRA CASH???

Sell AVON products. Avon has expanded its line of products.

Want to see a brochure? Call Vickie @ 610-739-1348 email: dmjimmortal@aol.com (2/20) Need help figuring out the best Health Insurance? Experienced, Licensed agent. Registered with the Insurance Market Place “Obamacare” and with all major insurance companies. Call Lori Tucker Agency 610-533-7857.

(2/20) Need Snow Plow? -Driveways/Sidewalk with Ice Melt Salt Business Properties Lowest Price - Start now with new contract. You will be taken care of for snow removal for the season. Call 484-262-3097. (2/20) Snow Removal – Jerry’s Unwanted Metal Service and

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Property Maintenance is now doing snow removal! Call for more information – 610-7519251 anytime. (2/20) Tim’s Sharpening Service Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular Saws, Carbide Circular Saw Blades, Planer Blades, Scissors, Electric Hedge Fence Trimmers, Lawn Mower Blades, Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (2/20) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, stump grinding, aerial lift equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610-826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570-657-1063. (2/20) Yost Hauling Co. Clean-out, container & demolition service. Anything & everything removed: one item to multiple truckloads. 10-40 yd containers available. Demolition of any wood or metal structure.

Residential or commercial. Fast, professional service. Credit cards accepted. 610-262-7956 (2/20)

WANTED Wanted – Mantis Tiller/ Cultivator – Call 610-799-4920 (2/20)

BUYING! BUYING! BUYING! - ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COMPLETE SETS FROM 1909- 2012. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR FACTORY SEALED SETS! CALL 610-7030790 TODD (1/16) Local Hunter Looking for Hunting Land – Any size 5 acre to 100+ acres in Lehigh, Northampton, or Carbon County. Will post and patrol your property for the privlege to hunt, willing to negotiate a financial agreement for hunting rights. If at all interesting please e-mail (cnamacky@verizon. net) or call Ken at 610-730-4508 (12/17/14) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters. We deliver to Peaceable Kingdom, Pets In Need, SunRays Pittbull Rescue, Forgotten Felines & Fidos, and other local shelters. Drop off Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm. FMI: 610-767-9600. (1/16)

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Pictures of Slatington Cement Block Plant – A cement block plant was once located next to where the covered bridge now spans Trout Creek near the 7th street village in Slatington. It was owned and operated by Mr. Charles O. Wolfe, who lived there with his family in the 1940’s and early 50’s. If you have a picture of this plant it is worth a free dinner at the Slatington Diner. Contact Bill Leickel at 610-767-8203 (1/16) WANTED! Your Used Guns or Gun Parts! Any condition: Good, Not so Good, or even plain old junk. WE buy, sell, trade, and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rt. 873, Slatington, PA 18080. 610767-9046 (1/16)

HELP WANTED $14 Per Hour Paid training.

FT/PT Hourly + commission & bonus FT benefits include vac, sick time, paid holidays & med plan. EOE. Call Jo: 610-266-9068 (2/20)

PERSONALS

SWM – 48, Clean, Healthy, and Financially Secure – seeks romantic female 35 – 45 for dating, friendship, companionship.

Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-2687620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (3/20)

Tips For Taming Your Winter Allergies Continued from Page 38 3. Dry up dust mites: Keep your indoor humidity at 50 percent or lower, as higher humidity will breed dust mites. A humidity gauge can be purchased for about $5.

4 Filter out animal dander: If you have a pet allergy, you probably are going to need to be on allergy medications until you can consult with an allergist and see if you want to be desensitized or not. Meanwhile, a small HEPA air purifier placed in each room will keep airborne dander from spreading throughout the house.

Mice or other fur-bearing pests living under the house or in the attic must be searched for and removed.

5. Get symptom relief: A mixture of sinus-friendly Chinese herbs, like Rootology, can temporarily halt most allergy symptoms in less than 20 minutes. Rootology can also be used to control winter cold and flu symptoms.

6. Start an immune-building diet: Eliminate foods that are weakening your immune system, like processed and packaged foods, and start eating immune boosting, allergy fighting foods, like blackberries and blueberries.

Also important are multivitamin supplements and digestive enzymes to help you access more of the nutrients in the food you consume.

7. Get sufficient sleep: Our immune system is very "sleep-driven", and allergies are precipitated by weakened immunity.

8 Stay hydrated: When you become dehydrated you get dry nasal mucosa and can develop microscopic cracks in the nasal lining, making it easier for allergens to enter your bloodstream.

9. Use the "hot" setting: Wash your bedding in hot water (at least 130 degrees) to properly neutralize allergens.

10 Wash your face and hands: Not only to maintain popularity with family, friends, and co-workers, but if there is dander, mold, or dust on your face or hands, chances are good that you will end up inhaling it.

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Northampton Area Middle School Quarter 2 Honor Roll Continued from Page 44 Heffelfinger, Zachary Hurlock, John Kennedy, Kristopher Knauss, Brooke Knouse, Kaitlin Kolonia, Nikolas Kovacs, Amanda Kunsman, Mia Lidestri, Tyler Llewellyn , Aaron Marth, Maxwell Martinez, Brooke Masonheimer, Taylor Mast, Hailey McMorrow, Tanner Melinsky, Jaime Mello, Connor Miller, Logan Minnich, Brooke Mishko, Megan Moser, Lauren Pague, Leandro Pares, Magen Perelli, Abigail Piotrowski, Douglas Pletz, Anastasia Regel, April Rehrig, Sarah Reszek, Angelina Rex, Gillian Rogerson, Caitlyn Roller, Jasmine Romano, Lauren Rota, Paige

Ruch, Colin Schmall, Trinity Schoeneberger, Erik Schrek, Zakary Schwartz, Nicole Secara, Julia Seiling, Reem Shadid, Madison Shehab, Ashley Sisco, Ashley Snyder, Becca Snyder, Jonathan Speicher, Lauryn Stauffer, Abigail Stoudt, Aaron Strawn, Sean Swanson, Mason Taschler, Maxine Tassie, Griffin Tucker, Shelby Tully, Victoria Unangst, Brianna Viera, Rebecca Volk, Chanse Walden, Kyle Wescoe, Gianna Winkelbauer, Daniel Yellen, Jaycee Young, Korina Zambrano.

GRADE 8

Tiffany Liliana Elizabeth

Alexander, Altomare, Altimare,

Alexis Barrall, Dillon Baus, Tyler Bell, Harley Bender, Amber Buck, Rachel Burcaw, Larisa Calvo, Olivia Cappolella, Tyler Csanadi, Claudia Cuchran, Deanna Davis, Lee Dech, Madelyn Deloglos, Camryn Devitt, Jenna Diefenderfer, Kaitlyn Doutt, Chloe Ellis, Elizabeth Fehnel, Hunter Fenstermaker, Chloe Frantz, Erik Fulks, Eileen Gallagher, Kylie Geosits, Megan Giangiulio, Donovan Gill, Madison Gneiting, Kate Gogel, Jessica Grello, Nicholas Hanna, Karissa Hartzell, Krystal Heffelfinger, Brianna Hein, Sydney Hillborn, Mason Humphrey, Billie Kantner, Carson Keefe,

Nicholas Kern, Cole Kleppinger, Daniel Krieger, Seth Laky, Kevin Laudano, Molly Laury, John Markle, Kolton Mast, Janessa Meixner, Cameron Miller, Hannah Miller, Elizabeth Moore, Kyle Morin, Logan Ninos, Rylee O’Donnell, Alexandra Pascucci, Victoria Pascucci, Ryan Perreault, Katelyn Piff, Alexis Praetorius, Thomas Prestia, Anthony Primeau, Shawna Reese, Laura Roberts, Dylan Rosenberg, Derian Ruch, Mason Ruff, Andrea Sharga, Lila Shokr, Amber Shuman, Alexander Shumanis, Carlie Small, Joshua Smith, Kendra Sommers, Hailey Steirer, Kelsey

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Snow Plowing “WE DO MOST ANYTHING”

General Home Repair & Maintenance Mechanical Automotive

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Stevens, Ryan Strawn, Payton Sussick, Lauren Thomas, Jacob Treichler, Jenele Vadelund, Zachary Vilkauskas, Hunter Wacik, Sally Wallace, John Weaver, Matthew Weber, Emily Weindel, Nicole Winter-Hower, Robert Wisniewski, Robert Zamadics.

HONORS GRADE 7

Summer Aicher, Connor Beer, Isni Beqiri, Chase Beruta, Hannah Boggs, Owen Buschi, Grace Clayton, Christopher Coleman, Edward Confer, Kathryn David, Adam Dentith, Zachary Dinan, McKenna Doyle, Logan Drey, Jared Everett, Brandon Fedio, Mackenzie Geisner, Alyssa Gerstenberg, Carlie Greenzweig, Cody Hartman, Garrett Heatter,

Shane Hein, Rebeka Hicks, Justin Hoppes, Nicholas Hudak, Rachel Kichline, Chloe Kirkpatrick, Adam Lahr, Isabella Martinez, Emily McKeever, Alani Nolan, Hollie Nolan, Alessandro Noto, Alexia Pramik, Nikita Remaley, Madison Reszek, Spencer Rigler, Joshua Rivera, Cole Rufe, Anthony Sawarynski, Myles Schoenberger, Jacob Shumanis, Brianna Soltis, Lindsey Sommers, Paige Sommers, Louis Sutliff, Amy Swierczek, Garret Transue, Matthew Tretter, Arianna Viera, Joseph Vrabel, Tanner Weighknecht, Jurnee Wenz, Damon Yarbough, Myranda Yost.

GRADE 8

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Aubrey Knoll, Kaitlyn Leh, Domenica Lerch, Nicholas Lessig, Tyler Mararino, Xander Marakovits, Hannah marino, Nicole McCartney, Hannah Miles, Christian Nemeh, Rebecca Nothstein, Amanda Oliveira, Bailey Patterson, Julia Ramos, Moriah Rieth, Sydney Schmall, Madison Sheldon, Sarah Shook, Sarah Sias, Sydney Silva, Victoria Sousa, Nolan Strauss, McKayla Strohl, Trevor Sturdik, Henry Viera, Emilie Walter, Justin Wenz, Lauren Yeaw, Evan Yost.

Bartholomew, Megan Beers, Chandler Biechy, Morgan Briele, Alizae Bruch, Mason Bunce, Jenna Buskirk, Brandon Caffrey, Anthony Capwell, Joshua Chidiac, Kayla Christopher, Courtney Corona, Samuel Costenbader, Ashley Coughlin, Logan Curran, Logan Davidson, Brynn Delvecchio, Lauren Dorney, Heidi Faber, Caila Feist, Danielle Ford, Evan Frantz, Karissa Fritz, Megan Gober, Matthew Gulla, Tyler Hernandez, Kadie Hutterer, Marisela Kempf, Austin Kern,

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Home Improvement 25 Years’ Experience Interior/Exterior Repairs

G.D. SHUPP HOME REPAIRS “We Take Care Of The Little Things That The BIG Guys Don’t” Phone: (610) 826-2235

Fully Insured Quality Work at Reasonable Rates FREE ESTIMATES (610) 767-7119 or 703-3848, cell

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Mel Fritz Construction • Additions Kitchens • Baths • Siding • Windows & Doors

Mobile home & home repair & remodeling.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limo................................... 8 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 52 Amey’s Clean Rite................... 41 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc......................... 4 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 38 Backwoods Outdoor Cent...... 42 Barry Hausman, Jr................... 40 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................. 23 Becker Homes.......................... 52 Best Kept Secrets Tour.............. 9 Bethany Wesleyan............. 33, 36 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 53 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 52 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 24 Blue Mountain Resort............ 16 C&C Food Outlet..................... 15 Campton Funeral Home........ 37 Cancer Center at Hazleton.... 25 Century 21 Shawn Correll..... 21 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 39 Cherry Orthodontics.............. 23 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 56 Chris Computer....................... 37 Cindy’s Deli.............................. 13 Clean Sweep..................22, 45, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 37 Crystal Vision Center.............. 26 Designer Purse Bingo............. 13 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop... 23 Don Messinger......................... 52 Donna’s Homecare................. 20 Dream Events........................... 14 Eberhardt Motors.................... 11 Everett Chiropractic.................. 7 Faith Lutheran......................... 32 Families United Network....... 22 Family Practice......................... 27 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE.......... 12 Friedens Fire Co. Bingo.......... 40 G.D. Shupp............................... 53 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 38

Guignet’s Floral & Garden...... 6 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 43 Helping Hooves Bingo........... 14 Home Helpers.......................... 32 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 36 Krapf - church for sale............ 19 Krapf - home for sale.............. 19 Lehigh Valley Spinal................ 27 Lehigh Valley Sportman Show..... 5 Lincoln Manor......................... 36

Linda’s Co. Catering............... 17 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 41 LNC Tax Service....................... 20 Mack’s Tree Service................. 53 Mahoning Valley Country Club........................... 13 Mauch Chunk Ballroom......... 14 Mel Fritz Construction........... 53 Miller Supply........................... 42 Mint Home Improvement..... 52 Myers Contracting.................. 52 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 53 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 52 Newhard Pharmacy................ 25 NLYAA Bingo........................... 14 Off The Wall.............................. 51 Painting by Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 53

Pastor Lundmark..................... 36 Phil & Son................................. 53 Phil Long Construction.......... 52 Plumbing Professionals......... 40 Precision Armaments............. 44 Reiss Cycle.................................. 4 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 56 Ron’s Handyman Service....... 50 Roosevelt Demo Club............... 2 Ruth Miller/NL Insurance..... 22 S&J Family Restaurant........... 12 Silfies Fuel................................. 50 St. John Neumann................... 36 Stress Relief Center................ 25 Styling Zone............................... 3 Sule’s Collision Center........... 50 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 51 The Village at Palmerton........ 32 Thrivent..................................... 50 TJ Uhnak................................... 41 Trees by Dave & Son............... 53 Veterans Discount Oil............. 46 W. Neff Auto............................. 39 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 23 Wenz Tax Service....................... 4 WLSH AM 1410....................... 18 Woodlawn................................. 38 Woodstone Country Club...... 55

Last Issue’s Sudoko Answers Feb. 20 Sodoku Puzzle winner: Kitty Meyer

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A Night of Comedy Friday, March 14th 8pm—10pm

Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, March 21st 7pm—11pm

Easter Day Buffet Sunday, April 20th 11am—3pm

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