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From The Editor’s Desk.

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his is our 3rd Annual Blue Mountain Bridal edition. I hope you Brides and Grooms to be, as well as anyone else involved with this hectic and exciting time in a couple’s lives find it helpful and enjoyable. There are plenty of publications that run Bridal Editions, but we wanted to make this a bit more personal for you guys. So we have included tips to ease some pre wedding stress.

This issue is particularly special to me this year as I proposed to my fiancé Jess at our favorite Italian restaurant in Easton back on August 18th, 2012. I really believe that we don’t get too many transcendent moments in our lives, but getting down on one knee and proposing to the girl I’ve loved more than anything for the past six years was certainly one of them. I couldn’t believe how nervous I was with the ring box in my pocket as we ate our calamari and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. I could barely stand waiting until the end of the meal, but managed to hold off proposing until just before our Grand

Joe Korba

Mariner chocolate mousse arrived for dessert. It’s amazing how you remember every tiny detail of these important moments. To put it simply and concisely, I couldn’t be happier that she said yes.

But, as every soon-to-be-married couple knows, wedding planning is straight up insane.

Meeting with wedding planners, trying to connect with DJ’s, photographers, and florists.

Sometimes it all makes me wish that it were the old days; her parents give me a goat as a dowry, and BAM, married. Nice and simple. I’m also trying to convince Jess that hopping on a plane to a Caribbean Island and eloping is another viable option. But, in reality, I want to give her the wedding she deserves after putting up with my crap with grace and patience for over half a decade. We have managed to book a very nice venue and a highly recommended catering service. So, that’s a big relief. I’m leaving the centerpieces, colors and such up to my lady, as my taste is fairly questionable.

The pages of this issue are filled with great ideas that I hope you find useful. I also hope that after reading through this issue, some of the burdens of wedding planning are lifted for you. As always, please e-mail or call with any feedback.

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Happily Ever After

alter • bridesmaid • dress • first • groom • invitations newlyweds • propose • smile • bouquet • ceremony elope • garter • groomsman • kiss • nuptials • reception tux • bride • dance • engagement • gown • honeymoon love • photographer • rings • veil

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Wedding Bands to Fit Every Personality * Adventurous. She's a risk-taker who's feeling so daring about her nuptials that she may even have considered eloping. (Well, at least a destination wedding.)

Ring type: A dynamic personality requires a stand-out ring, so go for a platinum band set with colored stones or intricate engraving. * Social butterfly. This people-pleaser loves to entertain and wants to ensure that her wedding day is special for every single guest.

Ring type: A small, discreet gemstone, like a single solitaire, displayed in a flush cut on a platinum band will provide just the right adornment. * Quirky. This bride is looking for ways to inject her and her partner's personalities into every aspect of the wedding day, whether through DIY details or a choreographed first dance.

Ring type: A platinum tension setting with an unconventional gemstone creates a unique look.

Lastly, wedding bands are important symbols of your lifelong commitment, so even if your band styles don't match, at least look to share the same metal. To learn more, visit www.preciousplatinum.com/designgallery.

(NewsUSA) - It's one of the toughest decisions for any bride and groom -- and, no, we don't mean where to seat feuding relatives at the wedding reception.

We're talking wedding bands, symbols of eternal love, and the most important pieces of jewelry a man and woman will ever own.

In the search for the perfect wedding bands, many couples turn to platinum to ensure they are getting the best value for their money.

With a bevy of styles and a range of prices -- a platinum band can be purchased starting at $1,000 -- it's easy to find a ring that best suits the bride's personality.

"No matter what 'type' you are," says style expert Michael O'Connor, "you're guaranteed of getting the best possible ring for the price because platinum, being naturally white, will not fade or change color, lasting over a lifetime of wear."

What's your ring type? Read on: * Down-to-Earth. This no-nonsense bride has been planning her wedding for years -- with the stacks of bridal magazines to prove it -- and knows exactly what she wants.

Ring type: Instead of anything too delicate or dainty, look for a heavier, more solid design.

A simple platinum band or one with a bezel set diamond ensures a timeless look.

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Angie’s Way to Wellness

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By Angie Fenstermaker

ips to beat the bulge on your wedding day!

Brides and grooms to be…Has your recent engagement become your incentive to trim down for that special day? The dress. The photos. The honeymoon.

With so many wonderful things happening on your wedding day, it's no wonder you want to look your best.

Follow these tips for a sustainable weight loss journey to the altar, and thereafter: 1. Weighing your food daily for as little as two weeks is a great way to familiarize yourself with appropriate portion sizes. Think you know what 3 oz looks like?

Using a scale leaves no room for error! Should you whip out your scale at a restaurant? Of course not. But using it at home will help you better judge portions when you are dining out. After a couple of weeks you'll be better at eyeballing your portions. However, our eyes tend to grow, and over time that chicken breast and sweet potato becomes slightly bigger, and before you know it, you're back to the old portion sizes again. It's not a bad idea to plan to use a food scale one week per month in order to dial in portions before they have a chance to get out of control again.

2. Rid the body of toxins naturally with whole foods. This will eliminate bloat and leave you feeling rejuvenated. Foods with natural cleansing properties: Watercress Throw some peppery watercress into your next salad. It keeps free radicals away from your cells, helps energize cleansing enzymes in the liver, and is a natural diuretic.

Lemon Water Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, which is known to help the body detox and burn fat.

Dark Leafy Greens There's a ton of ways to get leafy greens into your diet — eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to smoothies, or sauté them. Leafy greens boost chlorophyll levels in the digestive tract, which helps the body get rid of environmental toxins like smog and herbicides.

Cabbage Cabbage is known for its liver cleansing properties.

Mix cabbage, apples, and caraway for a crisp treat for your palate and your liver.

Artichokes Artichokes love the liver. Numerous studies show that the vegetable promotes healthy liver and gallbladder function.

When you are faced with temptations, ask yourself, "Will this help me achieve my goal by my wedding day?" And remember that YOU are in control of your life and your choices.

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aturally obtain healthy glowing skin for your wedding day!

Clear skin begins inside your body. The organs responsible for providing you with beautiful skin include your liver, kidneys, adrenals, thyroid, and your intestines.

Tips and foods that promote healthy youthful skin: --Include omega-3 fats --Vegetables are high in both water and nutrients (including essential minerals), and promote optimal functioning of your natural detoxification. A healthy liver function is prompted by dark green leafy veggies: kale, spinach, dandelion greens, and broccoli.

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--Include plenty of raw, whole foods in your diet, It's not the food itself that causes the problem, but rather it's the way it's altered from its natural state.

--Reduce or eliminate grains and completely avoid sugar, especially fructose.

--Include raw and virgin fats and oils. Coconut oil is also good for your thyroid.

--Include plenty of antioxidant-rich foods in your healthy eating. Most berries fall into this category.

--Consume vegetables and fruits that are high in carotenoids. Carotenoids give red, orange and yellow fruits their color, and also occur in green vegetables.

These healthy living tips will get you to the alter feeling slim and energized, and radiant health will shine through!

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100th Birthday

Ganovsky-Hayes Engagement Mr. And Mrs. Karl Ganovsky of Walnutport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Katie to Sean Hayes, son of Kim and Rick Kelly and Michael and Colleen Hayes.

Katie is a graduate of Northampton Area High School. She received her Master’s degree from University of Delaware and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. She is employed as a physical therapist at Moss Rehab in Philadelphia. Sean is a graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School. He received his Bachelors degree from Widener University, and his MBA from Alvernia University. Sean is employed at the Vanguard Group in Malvern, PA. An October 2013 wedding is planned.

Willard G. Ruch of Egypt marked his 100th birthday on December 16, 2012. He is a retiree of Mack Trucks, Inc. of Allentown for many years.

Willard was married to the late Marie (Hoffman) Ruch. He has two children; daughter Dorothy, wife of David Lakatosh of Schnecksville and son Earnest and his wife Patricia of Lehighton. He also has six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren with one on the way! He enjoys talking with friends, playing cards and going to bingo several nights a week.

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2013 Community Calendar

EVERY THURSDAY Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610760-1687.

Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 pm -7 pm (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610262-2077.

Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025.

PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

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

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

Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm. FMI: 610217-4321.

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

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

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 am – 12 pm Must Register at Library.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm FMI 610-2629010.

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

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

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

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 pm.

Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7pm.

Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239.

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

Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm.

Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 am.

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

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

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

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

LINE DANCING, 7-9:30 p.m.

NEW! Absolute Beginner classes Vigilant Fire Hall. FMI: 610-760-1917 Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 pm - 4:30 pm FMI 610-826-4962.

Wednesday, February 20 Love Your Pet Day Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited program: Phil Hublitz, speaker. 6:30pm. FMI: 610-262-7598.

Friday, February 22 Fish platter dinner - Vigilant Fire Co. 4-7pm. FMI: 610-7673832.

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2013 Community Calendar Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

Saturday, February 23 Cabin Fever Dance – Orioles Pavilion, Lehighton. FMI: 610377-5275.

Quota Rocks! Oldies Dance at Northampton Community Center. Doors 6pm. FMI/ tickets: 610-440-2171.

Blood Drive, Bethany Wesleyan Church 9am-12pm. FMI: 610767-1239.

Extreme Couponing and Meal Planning Seminar – Bethany Wesleyan Church 10am-1pm.

FMI: 610-767-1239.

Penny Party St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington. 1pm.

Sunday, February 24 Bridal Show – Allentown Brew Works AYCE Breakfast Buffet.

Schnecksville Fire Co. 8am1pm.

Breakfast, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 8-12:30. FMI: 610-852-2722.

Monday, February 25 Lehigh Township Historical Society special program, 7 pm, Speaker Dave Schneck, Baseball presentation. Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

Light refreshments. Public invited. FMI 610-767-5989.

Book talk/signing Bud Cole, author “The Mystery of Little Bear” 6:30pm at Northampton Area Public Library.

Tuesday, February 26 West End Playground reorganizational meeting. 7pm at Assumption BVM, Slatington.

FMI: 610-554-4099.

Wednesday, February 27 Student Aid workshop on FASFA application. LCCC Main, 6pm. Register online at lccc.edu/fafsanights.com

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Thursday, February 28 Lunch N Learn – Blue Mt. Health Gnaden Huetten Campus, Lehighton. 12pm.

FMI/Register: 610-377-7070.

Free Luncheon Parryville UMC, Parryville. 11:30am-1:00pm.

Friday, March 1 Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

Saturday, March 2 Oldies Dance. Schnecksville Fire Co. FMI/Tickets: 610-7676553.

Birding Field Trip. With Lehigh Gap Nature Center. 10am. FMI: 610-760-8889.

Blood Drive, Dinkey Memorial Church Ashfield. 9am-1:40pm.

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Slatington Lions Comedy Night – Emerald Fire Co. Tickets: 610767-2816.

Governor Wolf Historical Society 5th Annual Antiques Show 9am - 5pm. FMI: 610-8379015.

Sunday, March 3 Addiction Prevention Strategies at Bethany Wesleyan Church.

9am, all are welcome. FMI: 610767-1239.

Purse Bingo – Blue Mt. Fish & Game.

Governor Wolf Historical Society 5th Annual Antiques Show 11am - 4pm. FMI: 610837-9015.

Tuesday, March 5 Northampton Wrestling Club meeting in the high school faculty room at 7:30 pm. FMI: Carol 610-442-9895.

Wednesday, March 6

Slatington 150th Anniversary Meeting. Rinkers on Main, 7 p.m. FMI: 610-428-9862.

Student Aid workshop on FASFA application. LCCC Main, 6pm. Register online at lccc.edu/fafsanights.com Nutrition Faire, Palmerton Hospital 10am-12pm.

Blood Drive Gnaden Huetten Hospital, Lehighton, 2:306:30pm. Call 610-377-7350.

Thursday, March 7 Lehigh Gap Nature Center Cabin Fever Book Club. 10 am, Water: A Natural History by Alice Outwater.

Friday, March 8 Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

Saturday, March 9 Bridal Show – Stabler Arena Flea Market Vigilant Fire Co, Slatington. 9am-3pm. FMI: 610554-4099.

Sunday, March 10 Bridal Show – Stabler Arena Upper Lehigh Lions AYCE Breakfast Schnecksville Fire Co 8am-1pm Addiction Prevention Strategies at Bethany Wesleyan Church.

9am, all are welcome. FMI: 610767-1239.

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

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

FMI: 610-852-2722.

Fish dinner Diamond Fire Co. 4 to 7 pm. Take outs avail.. FMI: 610-767-8476.

Northern Lehigh production of Little Shop of Horrors. 7pm at the High School.

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Did you know the Town & Country Gazette publishes celebrations such as engagements, weddings and significant anniversaries?

Call (610) 767-9600 for details.

Barbara Boruch - 73 on Feb. 23rd Barbara Horn - 75 on Feb. 24th

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Derhanmmer – Vickers Engagement

Wayne and Sue Derhammer of Danielsville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jaime Lynn, to Nathaniel Vickers, son of Richard and Marguerite Vickers of Mechanicsville, Maryland.

Miss Derhammer is a graduate of Northampton High School and Wilkes University. She is employed as an elementary school teacher at St. Mary’s County, MD. Her fiancé graduated from Stephen Dectur High School Signella, Sicily and is employed as a production control lead technician in Maryland.

A fall 2014 wedding is being planned.

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Favorite Restaurant 2013 Underway!

By Joe Korba

The Town & Country Gazette’s third annual Favorite Restaurant contest is in full swing. For the past three years we’ve asked our readers to vote on which local restaurant is their favorite place to grab a bite. The Slatington Diner took first place in 2011, but was unseated by The Old Post Inn in 2012. Who will be the Gazette’s ‘Favorite Restaurant’ this year? Make sure to mail in the form below, or vote on our website at www.townandcountrygazette.com before the deadline on March 25th and enter for a chance to win a gift certificate to the favorite restaurant 2013.

HAM RAFFLE SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013

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BIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTING ALL CREDIT/DEGreat Drinks, Great Food

Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. 4188 Lehigh Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035 (Route 248 & Blue Mountain Dr) Doors Open 6:30pm ~ Dinner Served 7pm Dinner Platters - $2 donation (refreshments included & no take out) 30 HAMS raffled at 10pm $50 CA$H prize at 8pm, 9pm, & 10pm Need not be present to win.

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Mail to: Blue Moun tain Town & Country Ga zette 4685 Lehigh Dr. (R te. 248) Walnutport, Pa. 18 088

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Enter for your chance to win a Gift Card to the Favorite Restaurant!

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Middle School honor roll for the Second marking period of the 2012-2013 school year as announced by Mrs. Jill Chamberlain, Principal, is as follows: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 95% or above AND all individual course averages of 90% or above.

8th Grade: Ashton Bevans, Karlyna D Kemery, Jennifer M Knerr, Shelby R Kreglow, Maddie L Ligenza, Darby G Pender, Elline R Santos, Ashley K Wilk 7th Grade Tori C Csanadi, Jerod A Czarnecki, Gabriel

N DeLong, Seth M Frohnheiser, Kristi N Grabarits, Kaitlin A Hoffman, Trevor R Hoffman, Kyle B Krempasky, Bridget G Lynch, Taylor J Malloy, Kathryn R McGeehan, Jason M Pepe, Sarah E Rello, Sagan R Schaffer, Ashley M Anderson HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 85% or above AND all individual courses average of 70% or above.

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ADULT TOY/ BOOZE BINGO Saturday March 16, 2013 Doors Open @ 6 PM Bingo @ 7 PM

8th Grade: Courtney A Arce, Rebecca Barley, Cody J Becker, Michael D Berger, Everette C Bevans, David J. Custer, Wyatt C Delans, Jocilyn R Duschak, Joseph D Egan, Jessica L Evans, Ryan A Farber, Britni V Fenstermaker, Tanner G Filchner, Danielle E Fleming, Brittany L Gangaway, Mason M Gossy, Meghan L Handwerk, Hunter J Hanzarik, Ryan T Hoffer, Breanna M Hoffman, Tyler J Hoffman, Katelyn M Hughes, Sara J Hunsicker, Robert J Kibler, Monica R Mankos, Gaige W Miller, Nicholas R Miller, Zachary J Motter, Samantha P Olewine, Emily G Rex, Tyler R Roth, Skye V Schaffer, Jeremy H Schmick, Kyle A Schmoyer, Kiera Shellhammer, Andrea L Snyder, Alison M Steuer, Haley S Stragratanio, Star H Stragratanio, Jaelese

Vargas, Megan N Adams 7th Grade: Carmen M Alvaro, Giovani N Colon, Destinee M Cruz, Kyle S Detweiler, Danielle N Doll, Kryslyn M Fehr, Paige E Hemingway, Leann N Herbold, Danielle L Hoffman, Rachel N Holmes, Victoria R Lear, Nicholas J Lehman, Aja M Liciaga, Zachary D Long, Cailie L Lopez, Ayden F Lopinto, Annelise R Lutz, Jacob T Mankos, Pierce R McGowan, Jenny Ni, Chase E Ohlson, Jillian A Olewine, Samantha M Papay, Abigail M Quigley, Katrina N Redline, Emme E Reiser, Matthew R Schmoyer, Blake M Schuck, Gage A Seip, Robert S Shoff, Olivia Toth, Tiffani A Traugher, Ian E Trumbauer, Alexia K Unger, Evan T Williams, Jenna M Zarkoski, Katie N Ziegler

Kitchen Open B.Y.O.B.

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LT Historical Society Events

Plan to attend the winter program this month sponsored by the Lehigh Township Historical Society to be held on Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

Speaker Dave Schneck will present a program and talk about the years he played ball with the New York Mets. Following the program, there will be a time for questions and light refreshments will be served.

The January program was cancelled due to icy conditions. The program with the LT Fire Company was rescheduled for Monday, March 25, 7 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church.

At both programs, there will also be items for sale by the historical society and we invite you to look over the sale table.

Looking ahead - Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 7, for the annual Basket Social at LT Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. with drawings at 4 p.m. Food will be available throughout the day.

FMI contact Ken at 610-767-5989.

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Basket Bingo Sponsored by Helping Hooves Equine Rescue Inc.

Sunday March 3, 2013 Friedens Fire Company 1:00 pm Doors open at 11:00 am Food, Chinese auction, Door prizes Helping Hooves items

BASKETS ARE FILLED!!

$20.00 per ticket 3 cards for 20 Games Additional cars - $1.00 each 5 specials games - $7.00

Tickets available at the door or In advance by calling Donna 484-357-2821 Please come out and support this worthwhile event

Lucas Hill - 4 on Feb. 14th Darrel Hutchinson - 59 on Feb. 21st

Longaberger速 and the other basket and collection names are the property of the Longaberger速 Company. This fundraiser is in no way connected with, nor is it approved or sponsored by the Longaberger速 Company.

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Lions Den Comedy Night

A Comedy night will be held the on Saturday March 2nd at the Emerald Fire Company. The evening will feature two comedians, DJ and dancing after comedy.Tickets are $25 each includes snacks, refreshments, BYOB. For info call Tom at 610-767-2816 or email at wastelnd69@yahoo.com.

The Slatington Lions and Lioness Clubs are proud to host this night of fun and laughter. All proceeds are returned the community through charitable giving.

Relay For Life of Whitehall Bingo Sunday, March 3rd

Doors open at 1 p.m.; Calling starts at 2 p.m. at Commitment to Family & Community, 165 Cherry St, Coplay. There is a 50/50 raffle. 15 board games and 5 paper specials. Advance tickets $20 by March 1st. Tickets available at the door $25. Food available for purchase. All proceeds go the Relay.

Please contact Shari Noctor at 610-266-5241

Creating an Eco-friendly Wedding (NAPSA)—Interest in the environment is at an all-time high, and many engaged couples are fusing their passion for the environment with their weddings by choosing eco-chic nuptials and Earth-conscious registries. Here are tips for couples that wan t to start their married life on a celebratory and sustainable note: Environmentally friendly wedding ideas • Use responsibly sourced paper. Many wedding invitation designers and printers offer better-for- theplanet papers made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled content or from wood sources certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

• Keep the environment in mind when creating a menu or choosing a caterer and opt for seasonal, locally sourced and organic edibles. Use reusable or compostable foodservice items to lessen the rece p- tion's impact on the planet.

• Importing flowers can rack up your celebration's carbon footprint. Challenge your florist to think locally and seasonally.

• Send wedding party mem- bers home with ecological gifts. Offer bridesmaids USDA-certified organic skin care products from brands such as Dr. Bronner's. A watch is a traditional groomsmen gift, so opt for a planetfriendly version.

Saying "I do" to an eco-friendly registry • Wedding registries should be both practical and highly personalized. From household staples like bedroom linens and towels to decorative accessories, there's no shortage of eco-friendly items to choose from.

• When compiling sustainable choices for your registry, focus on one room at a time. Culinary gear is a crucial part of any registry. It's a good idea to focus on basics such as Preserve cutting boards made from 100-percent post-consumer recycled plastic and bamboo spoons and kitchen accessories. the romance factor high and your environmental impact low by registering for items that comfort both you and the planet. Consider Target Home organic cotton fiber sheet sets. Cotton grown organically reduces the use of toxic pes- ticides and fertilizers. Accessorize with Smith & Hawken Poured Candles made from soy wax, which produce less soot than paraffin candles.

• Add energy-efficient appliances to your list.

Appliances account for 17 percent of the average household’s energy consumption, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Don‘t forget the yard . Consider registering for a solar-powered fountain to decorate a patio or an outdoor compost bin that will generate nutrient-rich soil for a garden and divert compostable waste from landfills.

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The

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By: Cindy Jones

What is MS? It is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. With MS, the nerves are damaged by ones own immune system. Scar tissue forms when the covering (myelin) on the nerves is destroyed. Symptoms generally appear between ages 20 and 40. Common symptoms are pain, numbness, loss of balance, weakness, blurred/double vision, slurred speech, paralysis, and cognitive difficulties.

As someone living with MS I know the daily struggles many encounter. It is a very unpredictable disease. Today you may be fine tomorrow you may not be able to see, walk or even struggle to talk, I have experienced each symptom.

Today I have no vision in my right eye and there are days I struggle with my speech. In the past I have been in Good Shepherd due to paralysis.

The National MS Society holds a walk MS every year. This year it will be held May 5th at The Coca -Cola park if you would like to walk go to www. walkms.org I will be having a Basket Social on April 28th at The Vigilant Fire Company to benefit walk MS. Please consider joining me for both of these events!

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West End Playground Re-Organizational Meeting Rescheduled

The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission will host a re-organizational meeting for the West End Playground Association on Tuesday February 26 beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting was originally scheduled for Monday January 28, but due to inclement weather attendance was low.

The meeting will be held at the Assumption BVM Church at 633 W. Washington Street in Slatington.

The Borough of Slatington acquired the West End

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Playground property last year, and the recreation commission is spearheading the effort to reform an association at the playground. Updates will be given by the recreation commission, on projects at the playground, then a slate of officers will be appointed to the new association for 2013. Planning then can begin for future projects, fundraisers and children’s activities the association wishes to undertake at the playground. Interested neighbors and residents of Slatington’s West End are urged to attend the meeting. For more information call Robert at 610-554-4099.

Washington’s Birthday Celebration

Hose Company #1 and Vigilant Fire Company No. 2 reminds its members that the annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration will be held this coming Saturday February 23 beginning at noon. This year’s event will once again be held at the Vigilant Fire Company, 110 S. Walnut Street, Slatington. The sit down meal will be served at two sittings beginning at 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. Please be prompt if you wish to eat at either sitting.

Dues for both companies may be paid the day of the celebration. Please note that this event is for members only.

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

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Pet Page

Bringing Home Fido

By Candi Lynn Are you contemplating bringing a new dog into your life? Dogs are a fabulous addition to your family. From puppyhood to senior, expect 15 years give or take! There are many considerations when bringing a new dog home. Do you want a purebred or mixed breed? Whichever you decide, a good idea is to research breeds you are interested in so you know what each breed is about. It is good to know what makes the dog who he or she is.

The type of energy and exercise that is needed, health issues which certain breeds may carry, the grooming needs - many dogs with long hair shed and will need daily brushing. Your new dog will need mental and physical stimulation, positive behavioral/obedience training and socialization to make him a well-rounded dog. Also necessary for your dog is veterinarian care, including regular checkups, vaccinations and additional care which may occur. Remember to spay and/or neuter!

Also keep in mind, the cute little puppy you bring into your home now may become a large dog, consider the space you have for the dog. Puppies are certainly adorable and require the attention with housebreaking, training and socializing. You may prefer a dog out of the puppy stage. Maybe you are looking for a dog to leisurely enjoy life with, consider a senior! There are many dogs just waiting at rescues and shelters for a home. Any dog you are considering have their own priceless personality and can bring you years of joy and love. Dogs are a pack animal and will not only need to be with their family, but will want to be inside the home with you! Check out your rescues and shelters - the life you save will not only be grateful, but will also enrich your own life with complete loyalty and devotion!

Sharon Hummel - 60 on Feb. 24th Kathryn P. Strohl - 84 on Feb. 25th

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Animal's location: Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Inc. Breed: Cocker Spaniel (purebred) Age: 5 years • Gender: Male Size: Medium • Color: Black&Tan Altered: Yes • Weight: 33 lbs.Tail: Docked Eyes: Brown • Coat: Soft Ears: Long

Let me introduce you to, Ted E. Bear, a 5 year old black and tan colored Cocker Spaniel boy. Ted E. Bear was found as a stray by the Prince George’s County Animal Control and CSAC stepped up to rescue him. Now CSAC is trying to find this little guy a new family where he will be safe, cared for, and loved forever!

Ted E. Bear has a couple of medical issues (heartworm and Lymes positive) that the CSAC veterinarians are addressing now, and he should be “fit as a fiddle” in no time. He has all his shots and will be neutered as soon as he can be. If you have room in your home and heart for this loving boy, please complete an Adoption Application for him right away, so you can be a family real soon. To start the adoption process, contact Coker Spaniel Adoption Center at (410) 628-6191 or adoptionapplications@cockeradoptions.org.

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Entries Sought for Official Logo Design of the Slatington 150th Anniversary Celebration The Borough of Slatington officially recognized the 150th Anniversary Committee at the regular meeting of Borough Council on Monday February 11th. As a result, the committee, led by acting Chairman John Rinker, has begun planning for the celebration.

To kick off celebrations of the Sesquicentennial, a contest has begun to find the best locally designed logo to represent the town and this milestone anniversary.

Everyone is invited to enter the Slatington 150th Anniversary Logo Design Contest. The logo will be prominently featured during all anniversary celebration events, on all marketing and publicity materials including merchandising, website and social media, printed materials, as well as incorporated into keepsake items.

The logo design competition is open to anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in or around the Borough of Slatington. If you love Slatington, you are also invited to join the fun and submit an entry. All entries are due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday April 24th. All submissions will be reviewed and judged by a panel of interested parties. The winner will be announced in early May and will be recognized and awarded prizes.

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The CLIU is currently seeking a FT Bus Mechanic who would be responsible for ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of IU vehicles. A minimum of two years general mechanical skills required, including a background in air conditioning, gas and diesel engines, knowledge of and ability to utilize diagnostic testing equipment. A Bus Drivers CDL must be obtained for this position; the CLIU pays for CDL preparation /license, and training.

If interested in this position please download an application at www.cliu.org Human Resources Department/Employment Opportunities or call 610-769-4111 ext 1203.

Entrants are asked to consider the rich history of Slatington as well as the architecture, monuments, landscape, that make up the borough you call home.

Submissions can be emailed to the Anniversary Committee at Slatington150@ gmail.com or dropped off to Alice Wanamaker at the Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette office, 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport (Berlinsville) PA. Please be sure to include the following information with your entry: Name, address, phone number, email address and a brief narrative explaining your design choices.

The goal of the competition is to give local artists of all levels the opportunity to create a logo that will be incorporated into the anniversary celebration, as well as help kickoff the celebrations. If you have any questions, please call acting Chairman, John Rinker at 610428-9862.

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Palmerton Band Display

The Feature Room at the Heritage Center, 410 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Palmerton Band. Old instruments, uniforms, photos, and membership lists are on display. The Center is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week; call 610-824-6954 for recorded listing of the hours each day. There is no charge for admission.

Band Night

Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Company No. 1 will hold a Band Night with the Steel Creek Country Band at the fire company hall located on Route 248, 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, on Saturday, March 16. Doors open at 7 p.m., the band will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information or to purchase tickets please call Tom at 610-984-7969.

Proceeds will benefit Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. Must be 21.

Archery Shoot

Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Company No. 1 will have a benefit archery shoot at Archery Addictions located at 1089 Riverview Drive, Walnutport, on Friday, March 29. The shoot will be from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. For more information please call Chuck at 610-730-8136. Proceeds will benefit Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.

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Paging Through History - 150 Years of Slatington

Photos from (l-r): The 1903 coin, Early National Bank, National Bank Building from 1914 Lehigh County History book Volume 1

By David D. Altrichter This is the first in a series of articles in preparation for SLATINGTON SESQUICENTENNIAL (150th) Anniversary Celebration. When Nicholas Kern and his family settled in this area in 1745, I am sure they had no idea how valuable this land would become after the discovery of slate in1845.

The town of Slatington took another nineteen years until it incorporated into the Borough of Slatington in 1864.

The thrust of this article is about banking. As our town grew with the slate industry, some early business leaders and citizens saw the need for a bank. On September 9, 1864 they started The Dime Savings Bank organized by the following men: Daniel D. Jones-President, Robert McDowellVice President, and A.J. Schnackenberger- Casher with the following Directors- Henry Williams, David Williams, Lewis C. Smith, Jacob Renninger, Abraham Gish, Phillip Woodring and John T.

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Paging Through History - 150 Years of Slatington Kress. This company purchased the Carr property on Main Street and converted the building for banking by January of 1869. After five years this business was suspended due to a panic.

The National Bank of Slatington started its business May 22, 1875. Like the Dime Savings Bank, the history of The National Bank is identified with many of our slate industry pioneers and business leaders who knew how to develop our natural resources. The bank’s first President was Peter Gross with William H. Gish as Cashier with the following Board of Directors: Robert McDowell, Valentine Weaver, Dr. Henry H. Riegel, Col. John Craig, Honorable David D. Roper, Samuel J. Kistler, William Andrews, Thomas Kern, John Balliet, John Henry, Peter Gross and Dr. J. F. Miller. Their charter dates back to August 11, 1875 and shows a start up with $50,000 in capital with another $1,000,000 in authorized capital.

They purchased the Dime Savings property in 1876 and remodeled the building with many new improvements including a fire proof vault.

In 1902 The National Bank of Slatington started to erect a new building which took one year to complete. This superior building of gray stone, classic in style, was equipped with a Herring & Hall triple-plated vault, and all the modern appurtenances for protection and convenience.

To promote their new building they had a coin minted in 1903. This coin pictured with this article reflects the pride of the owners with their new building. The information on the back of this coin solicits your business with interest paid on time deposits. Officers listed on the coin are E. D. Peters-President, Col. John Craig-Vice President, William H. Gish-Cashier with the Board of Directors The Honorable D.D. Roper, Col. John Craig, Dr. H.H. Riegel, Willoughby Koch, Thomas Kern, Charles Henry, and E.D. Peters. The lower circular part of the coin advertises safe deposit

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This beautiful bank building was demolished in the late 1960’s along with Dr. AuRand’s home and the furniture store on Long Alley to keep up with the changing times. Drive through banking became a new trend and convenient parking for the customer became a necessity. This new modern look of the Slatington National Bank prepared it for the many changes it has experienced in the last forty years. It was first sold to American Bank who operated it for many years. Along with the growth of big banks smaller banks were gobbled up. I remember it being called Meridian, Core States, First Union, and now Wells Fargo. For over 145 years, banks have been successfully operating at this Main Street location.

The current MT Bank commercial shows you how bank business has changed over the years.

At one time most of your bankers lived in your town. They knew you by name and could almost guarantee your loan would be approved within days. They supported every community project or event just by asking. When you went into a bank years ago, it was like visiting friends. Now a days they try to get you to do online banking.

Sometimes I do miss the good old days!

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Blue Mountain Health System Recognizes National Nutrition Month® in March Blue Mountain Health System will offer two food and nutrition health fairs in recognition of National Nutrition Month®. A Nutrition Fair at the Palmerton Hospital campus, 135 Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton, will be held on Wed., March 6, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the ground floor of the hospital. The Gnaden Huetten campus Nutrition Fair, at 211 N. 12th Street in Lehighton, will be held on Wed., March 27, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the hospital lobby. National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

The 2013 theme is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages personalized healthy eating styles and recognizes that food preferences, lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions and health concerns all impact individual food choices. Registered dietitians play a critical role in helping people eat right, their way, every day. Join our dietitians who will be offering product tasting and samples, nutrition literature and many door prizes. Meet our dietitians, and ask questions! They will be happy to help you.The Nutrition Health Fairs are free of charge and no registration is necessary.

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Off The Shelf Slatington Library Announces Valentine’s Basket Winner

The library’s Valentine’s Day basket was won

by Mr. Ernie Seyfried and our 50/50 drawing was won by Mr. N. Lacko of Allentown.

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

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.

Palmerton Fund Drive Going on Now

The annual fund drive for the Palmerton Area Library is going on now! You can show your support for the Library by making a donation today! You can donate online with a credit

Tired of not being allowed to have pets?

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card by going to the library website: www. palmertonarealibrary.com or by mailing your donation to the library. Winter activities are continuing and include preschool story hours, tail waggin’ tutors, watercolor painting, homework helpers, knitting club, book club, yoga club and the quilt guild. For more information on any of these programs, please stop by the library.

Palmerton Area Library Coming Events: •Friends of the Palmerton Area Library will meet on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at 7 p.m.

•National Library Week April 14-20.

•Annual Photography Show April 14, 2-4 p.m.

•Music from Roger’s Garden will be held on April 21 at 2 p.m.

Check out the library website at www.palmertonarealibrary.com for information about all the coming events at the library.

It’s time to make the MOVE from renting to buying!

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Top Wedding Songs Popular wedding songs of the last year included; Party Rock Anthem (LMFAO), Don't Stop Believing (Journey), Marry Me (Train), What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong), and Lucky (Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat). We had our online Facebook fans chime in on what they choose as their wedding song...

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

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A to-do list for brides-to-be Family Features

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reparing for the big day means planning a multitude of details; everything from the flower arrangements to that something blue must be decided upon well in advance of the ceremony.

Here are some tips to help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch.

The Big Decisions The decision to get married is the first of many big decisions you will be making in the weeks and months to come. Here are some things to con­sider right away: n Pick

a date. Talk with your fiancé and family (and your fiancé’s family) about potential wedding dates to ensure the important people in both your lives will be able to take part.

n Select

your guests. The number of guests you invite will directly influence the cost of your wedding.

n Set

a budget. Budgeting for your wedding is crucial, as this will have a great impact on every other aspect of your day, as well as your honeymoon. Plan for a little wiggle room for unexpected expenses.

n Choose

a location. Because most popular bridal spots are just that — popular — you may want to start searching for a location quickly.

n Organize

the bridal party. Make careful decisions about who you want supporting you leading up to the big day, and who will be displayed in front of everyone in your life.

n Pick

a style. Many brides choose wedding styles that are reflected in their save-the-dates, invitations, ceremonies, receptions and thank-you cards. Choosing a theme and color scheme in the begin­ning will help narrow down options later.

n Hire

a caterer. Take into account the dietary needs of your guests by offering a variety of menu options, including a vegetarian dish.

n Order

the cake. Whether you choose a large multitiered cake or cup­cakes, remember to keep your budget in mind—and pick flavors you and your fiancé truly enjoy.

n Make

the announcement. Decide how you want to let the community know of your planned nuptials. Do you want to take professional engagement photos? Do you

plan to contact your local paper? Will you include a link to a wedding day website on your save-the-date or your wedding invitations? n Get

the gown. On your wedding day, everyone will be awaiting a glimpse of your gown. Listen to your instincts and choose a gown that “feels right” and reflects your personality and style.

n Dress

your party. Once you have chosen the wedding dress of your dreams, speak with your fiancé about his wishes for his suit, as well as the bridal party attire.

n Hire

a photographer. Choose your professional photographer wisely. With a walk down the aisle, father/daughter dance and toast, your father is sure

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Wedding Day Details n Provide

bottled water for your wedding party.

To ensure no one gets over-heated, hide water near your bridal party during the ceremony for emergencies.

n Choose

meaningful gifts for your wedding party.

Necklaces, earrings or bracelets are great for bridesmaids; cufflinks are perfect for groomsmen.

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to get photographed, but your mother might get overlooked. Make sure to ask the photographer to get shots of your mother throughout the day as well. n Choose

your flowers. Once you set the date, discuss with your florists which flowers are in season to help narrow down your selection. You may love tulips, but if you have a winter wed­ding, they may be hard to come by, and may be more expensive.

n Book

the entertainment. Do you want a DJ or a live band? Talk with your fiancé about your music preferences, as well as the types of tunes you want played at your reception to keep your guests on the dance floor.

Before the Big Day n Create

a website for your wedding to keep guests informed of events and for easy access to registry information. Provide accommodation information for those guests traveling from out of town.

n Insure

your engagement and wedding rings against loss, damage, theft or mysterious disappearance. According to a survey conducted by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, 44 percent of married women either don’t insure their engagement ring, or don’t know for certain whether their engagement and wedding rings are insured. For a free, no-obligation jewelry insurance quote, visit www.insureyourjewelry.com.

n Make

sure your marriage license, travel documentation and insurance information are ready to go and stored in a safe place in advance of the wedding day.

n Practice

reciting your vows and speeches until you feel comfortable.

n Wear

your wedding heels around the house to “break them in.” Pack a back-up pair of flats to wear during the reception.

n Remember

to ask for help. Designate members of your family or close friends to specific assignments.

n Create

individual envelopes for tipping drivers, caterers, musicians, etc.

Separate envelopes will help ensure you don’t forget anyone.

n Plan

for weather: In case of rain — Order a tent or choose a venue with indoor space for lastminute protec­tion from the elements. Offer extra umbrellas to usher people from their vehicles to the venue.

In case of heat — Place fans throughout the venue and provide plenty of water for guests.

In case of cold — Space heaters can be placed through­out the space to warm up the room in advance of the event.

n Over-estimate

guests.

the amount of parking needed for

The Big Day Bridal Kit Supplies Bobby pins, elastic hair bands Hairbrush Hairspray Panty hose Nail file, nail polish, remover Baby powder Makeup Stain remover Tissues Sewing kit with scissors Ballet flats

Pocket mirror Extra post-earring backs Static cling spray Antacid Pain reliever Bandages Deodorant Dental floss Eye drops Bottled water Breath mints Duct tape — for dress fixups and to adhere to the bottom of slippery dress shoes

For more information about protecting your bridal jewelry, visit www.insureyourjewelry.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God Palmerton 610-826-4972 W-10:15 am Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity EC Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W-10 am, Bible Study Wed 6:30 Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton. 610-377-4303 W –Sun. 9am (N) SS – 10:15 am 2/24--service of the Word 3/2 – Saturday service 5pm w/ Holy Communion.

3/3--worship w/ Holy Communion Trinity UCC Coplay. 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W – 9:30am, SS – 11am. W – Thurs. 7pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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Spread the Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Church

Keystone Miller Blood Center is in desperate need of blood donors. The Blood Mobile will be at the campus of Bethany Wesleyan Church on Saturday, February 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Please call the church office if you would like to schedule an appointment. (610.767.1239) Addiction Prevention Strategies will present a Family Wellness Program on March 3 and March 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center Dining Room. This program educates families in understanding addiction, enabling, the importance of detachment, as well as setting boundaries. .

Cord of Three Women’s Ministry - Connecting Women with the Word of God is held the 2nd and 4th Mondays, in the Loft of the Family Life Center.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Worship begins at 6:30 pm.

Cord of Three is encouraging people to purchase Humankind Bottled Water at area Walmarts.

100% of the net profits go to helping build wells in communities in third world countries.

Wednesday Evening Activities - Soup & Salad, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m., 6:30—8:00 p.m. - Kingdom Kids (ages 3 - 5th grade), Ignite Group (6th grade - 12th

grade), and Adult L.E.D. classes including Grief Share & Divorce Care support groups. Check website for a list of the classes offered.

ZUMBA Fitness Classes - Classes for all ages are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for $5/person. CoEd Volleyball for ages 15 & up. Volleyball will be held every Sunday night as follows: Recreational - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Competitive - 7:15 to 9:00 p.m.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit online at www.bethanywes.org.

Church Supper

Friedens U.C.C. in Slatington is having an Italian Dinner at the church on PA Rt. 873, on February 23, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu is all you can eat, soup, salad, Chicken Cacciatore, Ziti, Spaghetti with Meat Balls, and Dessert. Cost is adults $9.00 Children 5 to 12 $4.00, under 5 free. Tickets sold at the door. For more info. Call Karlene at 610-7601170.

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

Northampton Assembly of God

Northampton Assembly 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 amof & 6 God pm; Wed. 7:30 pm 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

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army! Daniel was cast into a lion’s den, “but God” sent His angel and delivered him! The three Hebrew children were cast into the fire, “but God” sent His Son to walk in the fire with them and delivered them! Peter was put in jail, “but God” sent His angel and delivered him!

Whatever your life’s circumstances may be, add a comma and include this “but God” concept!

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Card Shower Marion Burkhardt

Happy 99th Birthday to Mrs. Marion Burkhardt, March 7th. Marion graduated from Kutztown College in 1934. She was a well loved teacher in Lehigh Township, Indianland and Berlinsville from 1934 - 1979, retiring at 65 years old.

Marion Burkhardt, 1615 East Boot Road West Chester, PA 19380.

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Senior Citizens Corner Following are the menu selections for the Area Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center.

Slatington Sr. Center (610) 767-1250, Cherryville Sr. Center (610) 767-2977, Mid-County Sr. Center 610-837-1931, Northampton Sr. Center 610-262-4977, Palmerton Sr. Center 610-826-4505.

Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

Carbon County Palmerton Senior Center

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-1:00 p.m.

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

Bad weather closings on “Blue Ridge TV 13” bottom of the screen.

Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Tuesday – Bingo, lunch Wednesday – Penny games, lunch Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Friday – Bingo, lunch 2/21 – Lemon Fish, Red Potatoes, Broc/Cauli Au Gratin, Ambrosia 2/22 – Barley Soup, Fish Sandwich, Pudding Pie 2/25 – Swedish Meatballs, Buttered Noodles, Snap Peas, Spiced Pears 2/26 – Sweet & Sour Beef, Steamed Rice, Mix Veg., Fruited Yogurt 2/27 – Baked Ham, Parsley Potatoes, Lima Beans, Chilled Peaches 3/1 – Eggplant, pasta, Italian green beans, orange sorbet, etc. Veal cutlet, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, lemon bar 3 / 4 - Veal Cutlet, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, lemon bar, etc 3/5 – BBQ pork, oven potatoes, chuckwagon corn, peach cobbler, etc.

3/6 – Butternut squash soup, open hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, chocolate marsh pudding, etc.

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

Heart Health

Please join us for an informative seminar on Heart Health.

March 21st at 2:00pm 71 Princeton Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 Michael Obert, CRNP, with Dr. Lizak at Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley will be speaking about issues such as heart disease and risk factors according to gender. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by March 18th to Norma at 610-824-7406.

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Lehigh County Hot Meals Reservations: (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

2/21 – Pork Loin; Mashed Yams; Braised Red Cabbage; Apple Muffin; Mandarin Oranges; BB: Roast Beef 2/22 – Baked White Fish; w/Veggies; Peas & Pearl Onions; Roll; Banana 2/25 – Chili Con Carne; Rice; Capri Blend Veggies; Mini Corn Muffin; Orange 2/26 – Rotisserie Baked Chicken w/Gravy; Beets; Bread Stuffing; Rye Bread; Pineapple Tidbits 2/27 – Baked Ham w/Raisin Sauce; Whipped Sweet Potatoes; Green Beans; Dinner Roll; Angel Food Cake; BB: Roast Turkey 2/28 – Meatloaf w/Gravy; Whipped Potatoes; Peas & Carrots; Wheat Bread; Banana 3/1- Baked Mac & Cheese, stewed tomatoes, salad, bread, apples 3/4- Chicken cacciatore, waxed beans, potatoes, wheat bread, pudding.

3/5 – Beefaroni carrots, roll, apple wedges.

3/6 – Pork loin, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, peas and pearl onions, break, peaches, BB: mashed potatoes.

Slatington Senior Center

Slatington Senior Center activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm, Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held

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Senior Citizens Corner Continued from Page 33 on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30am-1:15 on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45am.

Northampton County Area on Aging Hot Menu 2/21 – Baked Meatloaf w/Gravy; Scalloped Potatoes; Red Beets; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Tapioca Pudding 2/22 – Spinach Cheese Soup; Tuna Hoagie; Potato Chips; Cole Slaw; Oreos 2/25 – Open-faced Roast Beef Sandwich w/Gravy; Baked Potato/Sour Cream; Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Citrus Breeze 2/26 – Spaghetti & Meatballs; Parmesan Cheese; Tossed Salad/Italian Dsg; Italian Bread w/Marg; Chilled Peaches 2/27 – Beef Rice Soup; Oven-fried Chicken; Bread Stuffing; Chopped Broccoli; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Blushed Pears 2/28 – New England Clam Chowder; Smoked Sausage; Country Fried Potatoes/Egg; Country Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Rice Pudding 3/1 – Macaroni & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Romaine Salad w/Ranch Dressing; Wheat Bread w/ Marg; Carrot Cake

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Northampton Senior Center Director: Krista Ambrosino For Reservations Please Call: 610-262-4977 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-1:30 2/21 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; 11:00 Music w/Tom Vicario; Noon Lunch; 11:30 Bakery Corner; “Card Reading Day!” 2/22 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch; “Washington’s Birthday!”

2/25 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Noon Lunch; Sundae Monday after Lunch 2/26 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; 11:00 Library Book Exchange; Noon Lunch; “Tell a Fairy Tale Day!” 2/27 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Noon Lunch; “No Brainer Day!” 2/28 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; Turning Point at 10:45; 11:30 Bakery Corner; Noon Lunch; “Public Sleeping Day!” Mid-County Senior Center

234 Walnut Street Bath.

Director: Susan Miller For Meal Reservations: Please Call 610-837-1931 Hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 2/20 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games/Puzzles & Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics; Shopping Trip 2/21 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 10:15 Sing-aLong; 11:30 Lunch 2/22 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch; 2:15 Pinochle/Games 2/25 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 11:30 Lunch 2/26 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 9:45 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo 2/27 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; Sewing for Gracedale; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Crafts/Ceramics 2/28 – 9:00 Pool/Cards/Games & Puzzles; 10:15 Sing-aLong; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo

Cherryville Senior Center

Director: Edith Knauss For Meal Reservations please call: 610-767-2977 by 9:30 a.m.

Hours 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2/21 – 10:30 Quilting 2/22 – 12:30 Radio Mystery Theatre 2/25 – 10:30 Gentle Exercise 2/26 – 12:30 Puzzles and Games 2/27 – 12:30 Penny Bingo 2/28 – 10:30 Quilting

Palmerton Senior Center

Palmerton Senior Center, located at 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.

Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Tuesday – Bingo, lunch Wednesday – Exercises, penny games, lunch Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Friday – Bingo, lunch *Bad weather closings on “Blue Ridge TV 13”, bottom of screen.

Meal reservations, please call prior to 9:30 a.m. the day before (610-826-4505)

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

District 11 Basketball Preview

With the temperatures freezing up every night as we are in the teeth of a Northeastern winter, the hardwood in the Lehigh Valley is beginning to heat up. The regular season is long gone and the league tournaments have concluded, which means it is time for the District 11 playoffs.

For the boys in class AAAA and AA, it tips-off on February 20. Subsequent rounds are scheduled for February 23, February 27 and ends with the championship game on March 2. In AAA the first round is February 19. The rest of the schedule will be played out on February 22, February 26 and the title match is on March 1.

The ladies in AAAA and AA begin on the 19th of February. It continues on February 22 and 26 with the winner hoisting the trophy on March 1.

The AAA schools hit the hardwood on February 20. They then play February 23 and 27. Lastly they wrap up on March 2.

Boys Parkland- The Trojans had a tremendous regular season that included an appearance in the LVC title game. Their 17-7 record got them the sixth seed in the AAAA bracket. Their first game is against East Stroudsburg South on February 20th.

Head Coach Andy Stephens told me in a text what his team needs to do in order to advance far, “[We] need to keep shooting the ball well and defending like we have been in the second part of the season.” The Trojans are known for their offense, but their defense will need to be stellar to stay competitive with these district foes. If Parkland can maintain that balanced attack, look for them to still be playing when the title game comes around.

Northern Lehigh-The Bulldogs own the seventh seed heading in to the AAA tournament.

Head coach Jeff Miller told me last week that defense is what hurt his team is close games in the regular season and it is what they are working on improving every day, “We are working on getting better ball pressure and getting big. I always tell the kids that the reason they don’t put pockets in your shorts is to prevent you from putting your hands in them. So we are running our sprints every day with our hands up.”

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against Tamaqua. This team can definitely post a big number, but they struggle to prevent their opponent from doing the same. If they can resolve that issue and take advantage of their size they can win games and possibly even contend for a title.

Lehighton- This team is one of the most surprising sports stories in the Lehigh Valley this year. Most figures close to the team, including head coach Rich Oertner, did not expect them to finish the regular season with an 11-11 record and qualify for the AAA tournament.

The former NL coach told me in a phone interview what he expects from his players this postseason, “The last two games we played were probably our best. In tournament basketball, you have to play your best every game. Will we do that or not? I don’t know. I expect us to be competitive in every game from here on out.”

They play Southern Lehigh on the 19th to start it off which will be a tough game. If the Indians remain focused on their game, they have the potential to steal a few wins.

Girls Parkland-Parkland’s appearance in the LVC title game gave them the third seed in the AAAA tournament. Their first opponent is Pleasant Valley on February 22. Head Coach Wes Spence told me he likes that his ladies got a first round bye in the bracket, but he would like them to find consistency on the court, “The biggest question for our team is, ‘can we come out each night with the energy needed to win in districts?’”

The Trojans run an up-tempo, hurry up offense that a lot of defenses succumb to which leads to victories for Spence’s team. They will need to have that style of play to be successful in districts.

Northwestern-The lady Tigers are coming of a crushing defeat in the Colonial League championship game. Now they head on to the AAA tournament as the fourth seed where they will face off against North Schuylkill in the first round. Head coach Chris Deutsch told me in a phone interview that he is really looking for his bench to contribute in winning efforts. Also, as a whole rebounding is the key for them. “We really need to rebound to be successful. We don’t have much size. Most teams we play are taller than we are. Most of these teams in districts are big and physical,” Deutsch said.

This team has talent throughout their starting line-up and even in their reserves. If they can stay out of foul trouble in games they will stay alive in the tournament.

Palmerton-After not making the league playoffs, this experienced ball club is determined to prove their worth and face any challenge that the AAA tournament will bring them. The sixth

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seeded Palmerton starts off with Bethlehem Catholic on the 22nd. Head coach Don Delich told me in an e-mail exactly what his girls need to do in order to be successful, “...we must first play good defense. That is the great equalizer. Second, attention to detail is very important. The little things in basketball at this level of play always are what make the difference between winning and moving on and [having] a brief stay.”

The Blue Bombers are a fierce squad and are playing some great basketball right now. Their bracket mates are some of the best in the Lehigh Valley. The Bombers will need to play perfect every night to have a shot at the title.

Northampton-Head Coach Jeff Jacksits has a young squad this winter. However, that hasn’t impeded the Konkrete Kids from returning to districts for the seventh straight year. During a phone interview Jacksits told me that defense is their golden ticket to victories in districts, “We always pride ourselves on defense. We got to execute our defensive scheme. [We] definitely need to box out and get those rebounds.”

Northampton starts it off with Stroudsburg on the 19th. He is happy with their eighth seed in the AAAA bracket and is looking forward to possibly shaking things up. Early on this team was inconsistent. At about the midway point of the season they turned it on and have been a tough opponent since. They can’t afford to turn it off now because if they do, they will be sent home quickly.

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Neffs National Bank - 90 Years and Counting

By Natalie Bombatch 2013 is an important year for The Neffs National Bank, which serves the Greater Northern Lehigh Valley. This year, the bank will celebrate a significant milestone, its 90th anniversary by holding a special promotion each month, such as a seminar on financial planning, a food drive to support a local food pantry, etc. Kevin Schmidt, President and CEO of The Neff’s National Bank said, “We’ve done very well during the past 90 years. We couldn’t have lasted this long without the support of our customers in the community, so we want to celebrate this milestone with them by giving back.”

Yesterday Ninety years ago, seven courageous, well-known, and community-minded individuals began the process of opening a bank. On February 23, 1923, Calvin F. Hill, Jay B. Kern, Clayton E. Snyder, Raymond H. Moser, Henry P. Wehr, Harvey E. Wotring, and Ray J. Frantz met and enacted The Articles of Association for the incorporation of The Neffs National Bank. These organizers took upon themselves the task of providing for the start of urgently needed community banking services.

On April 3, 1923, the association officially became a corporation when the Organization Certificate was signed. The Neff’s National Bank was chartered to conduct its business functions on December 20, 1923.

Originally, the bank performed its business operations from a small room between The Neffs Hotel and Kern & Moser’s General Store, just next door to the current bank building, which was built in 1937. The

present day bank building saw two expansions, one in 1965 and another in 1995. In 1986, Neffs Bancorp, Inc. was formed and continues to operate as a one-bank holding company. The Neffs National Bank is the sole subsidiary of Neffs Bancorp, Inc. ----------------------------------------------

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Today The mission of The Neffs National Bank is “to focus on the financial needs of its geographic market area with a continued commitment to remain an independent community-oriented bank. We will promote business practices that reflect a fair partnership between our customers, employees and our parent company. We will respect our past as we grow in the future.” This year, the bank will celebrate the past 90 years, while looking ahead to the future.

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of community organizations and customers in 2013.

Schmidt said, “April will be an exciting month for us.

Not only is it the month the bank became a corporation, but it is also when we celebrate Community Banking Week.” Schmidt added, “If the events are successful, we may make them annual events that community members can look forward to each year.”

Tomorrow The community keeps the bank thriving and the bank keeps the community thriving. The Neffs National Bank finds that it’s important to be regularly active in the community. Every year, not just for the 90th anniversary, the bank encourages all board members and employees to be involved in local non-profit organizations. “We want our customers to know that our directors aren’t sitting in an office 300 miles away, but rather that they’re right here in the community helping at a Lion’s Club breakfast or a church festival,” explained Schmidt.

“The Neffs National Bank wants to and plans to serve our customers, shareholders, and the community for another 90 years. And we think we can because we’ve built up a loyalty between the bank and our customers,” said Schmidt. Schmidt sees one of the biggest challenges in moving forward as keeping the loyalty strong with younger generations. He continued, “In this digital age, will the new generation value the loyalty as much as their parents or grandparents? I hope that they will, and in seeing our number of customers, it seems it still does.” Many customers still enjoy coming into the bank

to talk to a teller or open an account in person, but the bank also offers internet/mobile banking to appeal to the younger generations.

Additionally, the bank finds it is important to sustain dependability in a time of buyouts and closures.

Customers enjoy working with the same employees at the same bank year after year. Schmidt closed, “In part, I think we’re successful because we have a low turnover rate. We’re also one of the few banks in the area that is still an independent community bank. Frequently, customers come and tell us that they are tired of other banks’ name changes, new account numbers, new policies and procedures, and not knowing with whom they’re dealing. We want to continue to be the rock in the community.”

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Limited seating. (3/7) Carsons Crew is having a Basket Raffle and Bake Sale, March 23rd, to help fundraise money for March of Dimes. Raffle will be help at the Grange in Lehighton and is from 11-4, drawing will start about 4:15 You do NOT have to be present to win! (2/21) CONSIGNING CHILDREN'S ITEMS- Bring us your gently loved kids clothing, baby gear, toys, electronics, more. Earn up to 70% of what you sell. Join The Clothing Tree in Quakertown 3/8-3/10, Lehigh Valley 4/12-4/14, or both! We bring you fabulously organized kids consignment events twice per year, don't miss the chance to clean out some clutter. 1-888703-TREE Register to consign at http://theclothingtree.com (2/21) Fish Dinner, February 22, 4-7 pm, Vigilant Fire Company, 110 S. Walnut Street, Slatington. $7 a platter, take outs available.

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to reserve tables call 610-5544099. Benefits Walnut Street Playground. (2/21) Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church selling Coconut & Peanut Butter Eggs 1/2 lb $4, 1 lb $8 and Non Pareils 1/2 lb $6, 1 lb $12. Orders Due March 3, Pickup on March 16. Call Maryann 610-837-0953 (2/21) Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church selling Nut Rolls, Flavors: Nut, Apricot, Lekvar, Raspberry, Poppy seed. $14 each, Orders Due March 3, Pickup on March 16. Call Maryann 610-837-0953 (2/21) Multi. Family Yard Sale Sat. March 2nd 9-1 Christ UCC Church, Little Moore 913 S. Mink Rd. & Rt. 946 Danielsville Kitchen Open Breakfast and Lunch 10x10 space - $10 (2/21) Slatedale Emerald Lions Club has $10 Lottery Tickets for sale to win a pair of season tickets for the LV Iron Pigs 2013 Baseball Season. Drawing is 3/24/13. Call 484-866-1545 (2/21) St. John's Lutheran Church, Slatington PA Penny Party Saturday, February 23 (Snow Date 2/24) Doors open noon, starts 1 pm Proceeds - St. John's Senior Choir 50/50 also. (2/21) The East Allen Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. will be hosting a bingo featuring Vera Bradley Products on Sunday, April 21 beginning at 1 p.m.

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Northampton High School Honor Roll Rebecca Yeager, Jesse Yentsch GRADE 10 DISTINQUISHED HONORS Taylor Baird, Casey Baylor, Alexandra Beavan, Devin Behnke, Evan Betzenberger, Shreya Bhatt, Kelsi Burnhauser, Evan Chuss, Grace Cochrane, Tiffany Cuth, Stephen Druckenmiller, Amanda Egry, Jared Fantasia, Emily Fehr, Alexandria Fisher, Kasey Frey, Taylor Fullin, Christine Harrop, Rachel Heimbach, Christopher Henderson, Frank Hutterer, Sydney Kane, Emily Kleintop, Boris Kobilja, Kristin Kuntzman, Allison Laubach, Andrew Martuscelli, Jenna Meixsell, Zachary Miller, James Morris, Matthew Mottau, Justin Nikles,

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Northampton High School Honor Roll Continued from Page 51 Sabrina Searock, Christopher Serman, Sarrah Shiner, Rachel Shubert, Jessica Sine, Brandon Snyder, Nathan Strauss, Ty Taschler, Samantha Trinkle, Brandon Werner, Nicholas Young, Sierra Zechman GRADE 11 DISTINQUISHED HONORS Ashlee Benward,

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Northampton High School Honor Roll Beam, Maria Belovich, Tyler Berghold, Tyler Best, Blake Boehm, Heather Boyko, Calogero Bracero, Julia Brearman, Kristin Burger, Tiana Coleman, Randy Czankner, Jaden Daubert, Luke DelVecchio, Giovanna DeMatteo, Malek Derhammer, Christopher Derr, Courtney Deutsch, Christopher Dickinson, David Dickinson, Jessee Dunbar, Matthew Durich, Nicole Fox, Daniel Frack, Caitlin Gallagher, Madison Gogal, Ashly Grube, Evan Grube, Michael Henne, Leah Hodge, Travis Hoffman, Ryan Holota, Katie Hujcs, Hayley Jackson, Justin Jadallah, Danielle Kaiser, Connor Keck, Paige Knouse, Austin Kochenash, Andrew Kokolus, Alexandra Kovacs, Kevin Kunkle, Gabriella Longenbach, LeAnn Makowe, Kayla Marinelli, Andrew Mascavage, Nina Micek, Alicia Minnich, Katelyn Minnich, Alexis Morgan, Karly Mraz, Summer Murray, Hannah Peters, Chloe Psarsky,Roslyn Pulcini, Alison Reenock, Nicholas Rex, Jennifer Reznick, William Rothrock, Dylan Schlichting, Joshua Schmoyer, Benton Schwartz, Kaitlyn Searfoss, Zane Sebesta, Emily Seier, Christine Sharga, Mickatelyn Shumanis, Madison Smith, Matthew Sommers, Giemaly Soto, Emma Steirer, Leandra Sterner, Jonathan Stevens, Zachary Valley, Jenna Weidner, John Yeaw, Christian Young HONORS Natalie Abi-Daher, Madison Bernal, Richard Brown, Justin Burger, Kentyn Chambers, Catherine Cole, Brianna Dalton, Jacob DeAngeles,

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Advertiser’s Index Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 49 Affordable Plumbing.............. 37 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic....... 38 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 47 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 51 Bechtel’s.................................... 23 Becker Homes.......................... 49 Birthday Coupon..................... 17 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 48 Blue Mountain Evergreen......... 2 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 21 C&C Food Outlet..................... 12 C&T Productions....................... 6 Campton Funeral Home........ 32 Carl’s Service Center.............. 39 Century 21-Shawn Correll..... 25 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 40 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 56 Clean Sweep..................20, 46, 52 CLIU..................................... 20, 27 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 19 Crystal Vision Center.............. 22 D&F Leather............................... 3 Designer Purse Bingo............. 13 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service....................................... 52 Don Messinger......................... 49 Dream Events............................. 6 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 38 Everett Chiropractic.................. 8 Faith Lutheran......................... 32 Family Practice......................... 21 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. Adult Toy Bingo........................ 14 Friedens Fire Co. Filling......... 17 G.D. Shupp............................... 48 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 34 Granny Schmidt’s...................... 5

Hassler Roofing Inc................. 45 Heimer’s Brew......................... 13 Helping Hooves....................... 15 J&J Coins................................... 26 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 40 Jason Hankee .......................... 41 JMT............................................. 11 Jones Indoor Maintenance.... 38 Lehigh Valley Bluegrass.......... 17 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center.................. 24 Lincoln Manor......................... 52 Linda’s....................................... 18 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 51 LNC Tax........................................52 Lorrah’s........................................49 LT Country Garden...................14 LT Vol Fire Ham Raffle............ 13 Mel Fritz Construction........... 48 Miller Supply........................... 40 Mint Home Improvement..... 49 Miracolo.................................... 23 Myers Contracting.................. 49 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 48 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 49 NLYAA....................................... 16 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary...................................... 3 Off The Wall.............................. 41 Painting & Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 48 Pastor Lundmark..................... 32 Phil & Son................................. 48 Phil Long Construction.......... 49 Precision Armaments............. 40 Reiss Cycle................................ 18 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 27 Ron Biechy................................ 39 Ron’s Handyman..................... 48 Roosevelt Dem. Club........ 13, 17 Rudy’s Home Services............ 39 Schliecher’s............................... 15 Sheba-Do Graphix.................. 47 Silfies Fuel................................. 41 Simock Construction.............. 39

Snap Fitness............................. 56 Stress Relief Center................ 24 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 52 TCG Favorite Restaurant....... 13 TCG Website.............................. 7 The Village at Palmerton........ 33 Thomson’s Meat Market........ 17 Trees by Dave & Son............... 48 Tri-County................................. 36 Veterans Discount Oil............. 50 W. Neff Auto............................. 47 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 24 Wesley Enhanced Living..........35 Woodlawn (50+).........................33 Woodstone Country Club....... 55

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