Town & Country Gazette January 15

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

I very rarely delve into heavy subjects in this column, but the international news this week—a direct assault on freedom of expression and freedom of the press—was too personal and too important not to address. The craven, tragic terrorist attack on the Paris office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is an assault on very basic rights, ones that we consider inalienable in the United States. As someone who has spent all of my adult life immersed in media and journalism, I consider freedom of speech and freedom of the press to be the very foundation of democracy and our way of life.

As I’m writing this, it’s being reported that French commandos have killed the terrorists in raids on a kosher grocery and publishing house where they were holed up, keeping hostages at gunpoint. The raids end a nightmare for the people of Paris but, unfortunately, created martyrs for other violent zealots to emulate.

This threat isn’t going away, but we have to

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take inspiration from the real martyrs of the Paris siege—the journalists, police officers, and hostages who were killed by these cowardly, murderous thugs. Those killed were martyrs for freedom of speech, expression, and liberty itself. It’s heartening to see the international community rallying to the cause of freedom rather than cowering in fear in the face of shadowy militants willing to attack unarmed cartoonists as they sit at their desks.

The surviving staff of Charlie Hebdo is planning on printing their next edition on schedule, but instead of their usual 60,000 copies, they are upping their print run to a million editions.That’s true bravery that should motivate us all not to shy from offending or being provocative. Ideas and concepts are tempered by debate, discussion, satire, and humor. The enemy knows the power of a free press, which is why oppressors around the world regularly target journalists—61 were killed in 2014 alone. We are lucky enough to live in a country where we, generally, don’t have to fear for our lives. But I think I speak for all of us, even at your community papers, when I say, “Je suis Charlie.”

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Meet the Staff Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I’m not much of a coupon clipper, or a guy that seeks out sales. One big way I save money is with a library membership; I used to drop a ton of cash on books.

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From sleuthing out sales to clipping coupons, how are you a thrifty spender?

Tony Pisco, Art Director: I find the best way to save money is to try to stop my wife from shopping anywhere.

Things that help me accomplish this are misplacing her car keys so she can’t go to places and for online shopping, disabling our Wi-Fi.

Danielle Tepper, Editor: I practically live on Amazon.com. I’ve come to rely pretty heavily on online Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: shopping, mainly because there are usually I tend to shop on clearance racks as seasons promotional codes and fun ways to save, end. My grandsons have not gotten a winter jacket yet that we have paid full price for. We plus you don’t have to leave your house! get them at stores when the season is just Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: about to end for the next winter. Being lucky I am the epitome of thrifty! I try to buy in guessing the size for the next year has things that are only on sale, unless it’s turned out well. an item that never goes on sale. Coupons Alice Wanamaker, Editorial Assistant: are great in theory, but I either end up I like to think of myself as rather thrifty! I losing them or succumb to buying things just because I have a coupon for them. I furnish my living quarters with top-notch constantly ask myself, do I need this item, hand-me-downs and great pieces from my and am wired to seek out the cheaper Home Recycled Home column. I also love secondhand shops for home decor and craft price. It gets a bit ridiculous. ideas. I use coupons and shop the sales racks too!

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LV Sports Hall Of Fame Welcomes Zac Edwards

Submitted by JOE ZEMBA Zac Edwards of North Catasauqua, a former player for Northampton Legion and Catasauqua High School baseball, continues to excel in baseball and academics at Lebanon Valley College.

The sophomore has been recognized as Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame College Male Scholar Athlete of the Year just two years removed from being the LVSHOF Male High School Scholar Athlete. Edwards was a three-sport athlete for the Rough Rider.Edwards has also achieved awards on the baseball diamond. In the spring, he was named Honorable Mention All-Commonwealth.

He won the starting second baseman job just four games into his freshman season and started 24 games for the Dutchmen batting .329. The North Catasauqua native was the team's toughest strike out, only six times in 79 at bats. He was excellent on defense with a .976 fielding percentage with three errors in 123 chances. Edwards said, "I plan on attending the May 9 dinner unless LVC makes a deep run into the play-offs."He has made Dean's List in all 3 semesters with a 3.96 GPA. He double majors in accounting and business administration management.

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Submitted by JACQUIE MOSER New Life Lutheran Church (6804 Weiss Rd. in New Tripoli) is hosting “The Big Hair Event and Concert” Saturday, Jan. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. Donate your hair of four inches or longer to be donated to Locks of Love or Pantene Beautiful Lengths.

Hairdressers will be on site to cut and style your hair.

Monetary donations will be given to The Prager Fund of LV Hospital. 100% of funds go directly to patients to help pay bills and other necessities.

Guys can raise money by getting their heads shaved. There will be food and entertainment by bands. Bake sale items will also be available.

Happy Birthday Brad Wendling - 29 on Dec. 13 Esther Phelps - 72 on Dec. 31 D.J. Dimmick - 6 on Jan. 4

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Engaged

Amanda Sellers, originally of Slatington, and Corey Rennig, originally of Palmerton, are thrilled to announce their engagement!

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Northern Lehigh High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Cedar Crest College, Master’s degree in Health Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is now a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She is employed as a Learning Specialist at Muhlenberg College and as a Psychology Instructor at both Muhlenberg and Chestnut Hill colleges.

The groom-elect is a 1997 graduate of Palmerton Area High School. He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s of Business Administration from Lehigh University. He is employed as a Project Manager at Air Products.

The couple resides in Allentown. A December 2015 wedding is planned.

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4-H Fruit Tree Sale Underway

Submitted by JANICE MARTIN The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual fruit tree sale.

This sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county, supporting various programs such as camp, fair, trips, achievement banquet, and the clubs in general. The pick-up date for the trees is Saturday, April 25 at various pick-up locations, including a location in Lehigh Cty. Trees must be ordered by Feb. 1 to guarantee availability.

The fruit trees being offered this year are: Honeycrisp Apple, Shizuka Apple, Sunrise Pear, Seckel Pear, Raritan Rose Peach, Redhaven Peach, Redgold Nectarine, Artic Jay Nectarine; Montmorency Cherry, and Hedelfingen Cherry.

The deadline for ordering the trees is Feb. 1; orders received after that date will be filled on the availability of trees. The orders may be picked up on Saturday, April 25 between 9 and 11 a.m., at one of the following locations: the Northampton County 4-H Center at 777 Bushkill Center Rd. in Nazareth, Ace Hardware in Capital Plaza on Rte. 512 in Bangor, the Neighbor’s Home & Garden Center at 38 S. Main St. in Hellertown, The Farm Bureau at 300 Bushkill St. in Tatamy, Miller’s Supply on Rte. 329 in Northampton, and Union Evangelical Lutheran Church on Rte. 873 in Schnecksville.

Each of these pick-up points, except the 4-H Center, will have order forms available. More order forms have been distributed around the county at various locations. If you are unable to obtain an order form, please call Deb at 610-5099431. All orders must be prepaid.

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY •Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610760-1687.

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

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club, 7 p.m. FMI, 610-261-2210.

•Country Western Line & Partner Dancing, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Dancing and lessons are held at the American Legion in Slatington.

FMI, 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-951-2468.

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

•American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098.

•Zumba at Bethany Wesleyan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-7671239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary School, 6 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610-264-2979.

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

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

Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI 610-2174321.

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

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•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

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

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

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

•Bingo, West End Fire Co., Palmerton at 6:30 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

•Pilates, Northampton Rec. Center 8 a.m. to 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 to 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

FMI 610-437-3700.

•Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-760-9009.

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

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

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

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

EVERY MONDAY •Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday) 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

•Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m.

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•Dance lessons through methodology of line dancing.

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Gin Mill, Northampton. FMI 610 - 2629010

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

•Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 p.m. 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, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington. Kitchen 6 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m.

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

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

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

•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

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

•Zumba, Emerald Fire Co., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI: 484-695-7476.

•Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

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

•Chair Yoga, Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI 484-515-2923

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. to 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-7671239.

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA

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Community Calendar meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601.

•Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, West End Fire Co. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. FMI: 484-866-2364.

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

•Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207.

•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. to 8 p.m.

•Zumba, Gold St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI: 610-760-0300.

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. to 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 to 4 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. FMI 610-437-3700.

•Yoga, all levels. Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI: 484-5152923.

Thursday, Jan 15

• Palmerton Over 60 Club, Palmerton Borough Hall. FMI: 610-826-2042.

Saturday, Jan. 17

• Winter Social, St. John Neumann Regional School, 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.

• Used Book Sale, Emmanuel UCC, Bowmanstown, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. FMI: 610-852-2707.

• Cabin Fever Book Club, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 10 a.m.

• Winter Bird Survey, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 10 a.m.

• Winter Carnival, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1, 2440 Fairyland Rd., 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Snow Date Jan 18.

Sunday, Jan. 18

• Schnecksville Fire Company Flea Market, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

FMI: 610-799-2782.

• Kickoff for 275th Anniversary Celebration at Heidelberg Union Church, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

• Northern Lehigh Community Center board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington.

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• Penny Party, Klecknersville Fire Co. Hall, 11:30 a.m.

• Used Book Sale, Emmanuel UCC, Bowmanstown, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. FMI: 610-852-2707.

Monday, Jan. 26

• Slatington Senior Citizen Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Casino.

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Girl of the Month

Slatington Woman’s Club - January 2015

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rika McKay

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She has received honors such as Student of the Month, Principal’s List, 2013 Colonial League 2nd Team for Field Hockey, as well as 2013 AllState Honorable Mention for Field Hockey.

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PPL Makes $10,000 Donation To CCEDC Submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER PPL has again generously given grants to the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), totaling $10,000 for 2014. PPL has been a long-time supporter of economic development and Chamber initiatives. Paul Canevari, PPL Northeast Regional Affairs Director, sits on the CCEDC board and has been a valued contributor to the success of the organization.

“As the organization continues to provide support and programs to the businesses of Carbon County, PPL will also continue to provide guidance and support L—R: Marlyn Kissner–Executive Director CCEDC, to assist them in their mission,” he said.

Paul Canevari-Northeast Regional Affairs Director, Kathy “We are very dedicated to the businesses Henderson-Director Economic Development CCEDC.] of Carbon County and pleased to partner with this valuable organization.”

The grants received in 2014 will continue to support initiatives and programs, including training opportunities, marketing and promotion and economic development resources, all supporting the needs of Carbon County businesses.

“PPL continues to see the vision of the organization to create a strong business climate in Carbon County. We are very thankful and appreciate of all they do for CCEDC,” said Marlyn Kissner, Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp.

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Northampton High School Named Debate Champs

Submitted by LISA VEISZLEMLEIN On Dec. 12, the Northampton High School Debate Team won the Eastern PA Conference Debate Championship by defeating Nazareth High School in the trophy round.

Northampton’s debate team advanced to the finals by winning their division during the regular season with a record of 14-6. They then defeated Easton High School in the quarter-finals round, Emmaus High School in the semi-finals, and finally Nazareth High School to win the championship.

18 schools in the Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountain region compete in this league. The topic of this year’s debate was whether the United States federal government should significantly increase security activities regardless of the impact on civil liberties.

Members of the team who competed in the championship rounds were seniors Erika Veiszlemlein, Frank Lukaitis, and Gaelan Campbell. They were coached by Mr. Michael Bauer.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The Slatington Public Library staff and board members would like to thank the Mickley/Fravel Foundation for the generous grant gifted to the library. The money will be used to replace some of our public access computers.

Library members now have access to three new data bases, Pronunciator, News Bank, and Brainfuse. Pronunciator is for learning foreign languages, News Bank holds the Morning Call archives, and Brainfuse is for help with homework, resume/cover letter preparation, and studying for the GED. These sites are provided through District Library funding. Links are on the library’s homepage, www.slatelibrary.com.

Remember, now that the snow is falling, the library has plenty of books on the shelf as well as electronic ones. Stop in and get a library card.

If you are an Amazon shopper, please consider using www.smile.amazon.com, which allows you to select a charity (Slatington Public Library) to receive 0.5% of what you spend. It’s easy and doesn’t cost you a thing. There is a link from our home page, www.slatelibrary.com.

Pathmark shoppers, you should have been mailed a new card which you will use to designate your choice of charity. Please use this card when you shop. If you don’t have a Pathmark rewards card, please sign up for one and choose the Slatington Public Library to receive your donation.

The library is holding a $1/bag sale of books, puzzles, videos, audio books, and more; anything you can fit in a bag is $1.

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

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

Any questions concerning this information, please contact Louise Bechtel at the library at 610767-6461.

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Palmerton Camera Club Fall Salon Photography Class A Black and White winners: 1st Place—Paul Sell, Mohawk Falls, Ricketts Glen 2nd Place—Bob Reinhart, Hawk 3rd Place—Bob Reinhart, Pink Trilliuim Honorable Mention—Kris Minnich, SPLASH! Judges Choice—Connie Reinhart, Devil’s Pulpit

Class B Black and White winners: 1st Place—Stacey Hines, Squirrel Enjoying A Peanut 2nd Place—Jim Denicola, The Fly 3rd Place—Karen Frankenfield, Autumn Frog Honorable Mention—Jim Denicola, November Leaves Judges Choice—Nanse Clewell, Spring Blossom Submitted by ROGER SMITH The theme this year was “nature.” We had 17 Class A Color, 12 Class A B&W, 19 Class B Color, and 10 Class B B&W entries. This was a good turn-out. Our judge was Phillip Campbell, who began photographing back in the film days. The images had already been judged, so we were able to sit back and enjoy the show. Comparing our work to that of successful professionals can be intimidating. Not only that, it can be difficult to judge our progress. We can learn much by comparison to our peers. Mr. Campbell will have comments on selected images.

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Woman’s Club Of Slatington Meeting News Submitted by DEBBIE BARHIGHT

The Woman’s Club of Slatington enjoyed its fall meetings and looks forward to upcoming 2015 activities. An informative November meeting was held when Mr. Dan Kunkle of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center brought the group up-to-date with recent happenings at the center. A demonstration of some wonderful ideas about recycling everyday things into attractive, useful items for the home was given by conservation chairman, Becky Lienhard and is ongoing at every monthly meeting. The year wrapped up with the club’s “Holiday Happening” when the club made a scented ornament, had fun playing some games, exchanged homemade cookies, and had a secret gift swap. The upcoming regular monthly meeting on the third Monday of this month, Jan. 19, should help members start the new year off on the right foot. The meeting is entitled “New Year…

New Habits—ZUMBA” and is a focus on health and wellness by fitness instructor Amy Hillanbrand. If you have been thinking about doing something nice for yourself, want to help make things a little better in our Northern Lehigh community, want to meet some new friends or catch up with some old friends, we invite you to come to this meeting and have some fun with us. Meetings are held at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Second Street in Slatington at 7 p.m. If you would like more information, please call 610-767-7929.

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Keep Up the Good Work this Winter Pro Basketball Star Skylar Diggins Shares Her Indoor Fitness Game Plan

(Family Features) While the winter may make for a tempting time to curl up on the couch, adapting your routine is essential for year-round well-being, whether you’re a professional athlete or an average person looking to stay on top of your game.

“As an athlete I am just like everyone else – when it’s dark and cold outside it can be harder for me to stay motivated to keep up with my workouts,” said women’s professional basketball star Skylar Diggins.

“But hibernating in the off season isn’t an option for me, nor should it be for anyone who wants to stay in shape year-round.”

As the days grow colder, follow this advice from Diggins to stay fit: Power up with protein. It’s important to give your body the proper protein to fuel your workout – both before and after exercise. Protein drinks are one way to reward your muscles and power your body for intense exercise.

Banish boredom. A great way to change it up is signing up for new gym classes or bringing a buddy for motivation. Add variety by doing short reps of different circuit exercises to make workouts more efficient and fun. By alternating reps of speed ropes with walking lunges with weights overhead and high knees, you can incorporate cardio and strength training into one rewarding, un-boring gym session.

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Spread mixture evenly in a 9x13 in. baking dish. Top with mini marshmallows. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and marshmallows are puffed and golden brown.

I would like to start off by saying that I absolutely love this dish. I only recently developed a love for sweet potatoes— better late than never! I made a few slight changes to the recipe: I substituted the reduced fat margarine for real butter; I never use margarine when baking/cooking, and I did not add any orange juice to the dish either. While reading reviews for the recipe, I read from every entry that the orange juice was unnecessary and made the casserole too “orange-y,” so beware!

I baked the casserole for 30-32 minutes and it was perfectly browned and puffed.

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Slatington 150th History Book Update Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington 150 History Committee is pleased to announce that the long anticipated new history book, Slatington At 150 Years: More Stories To Share, written in conjunction with the Slatington 150 Celebration is finally in production. The committee recently signed off on the final proof, which is now in the hands of Chernay Printing.

Following the printing of the book's pages, the pages will then be sent to a book binding company. The entire process is estimated to take around a month. The committee hopes to have the books in hand by early February. An announcement will be forthcoming for the date of the book unveiling and Meet The Authors night, which will be held at the Slatington Library. This will be the public's first opportunity to pick up their pre-ordered copies of the history book. Less than 120 copies remain to be sold. Those interested in ordering may pick up an order form at Bechtel's Pharmacy, Galio's Market, The Slatington Library, or visit the committee's Facebook page in order to copy/paste and print out the order form. For more information, contact Candyce at 610-767-4795, Robert at 610-767-7626, or Tim at 610-767-5935.

Heritage Center Displays Antique Toys

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Area Heritage Center at 410 Delaware Avenue is now featuring a display of antique toys. The center is open each Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted. Call 610-824-6954 for a recording listing the hours each day.

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"Remembering Hess's" Program At Northampton Area Public Library

TCG file photo Submitted by BARBARA BATEMAN Northampton Area Public Library will be presenting “Remembering Hess’s” on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. A documentary about the famous department store will be shown. We will also have some memorabilia on display. Come join us and share your memories of this famous Lehigh Valley landmark. If you have any memorabilia you would like to share with the group, please feel free to bring it with you. Snow date will be March 2.

Call the library at 610-262-7537 to register.

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Vigilant Fire Announces 2015 Officers

Submitted by DONNA PFROM Vigilant Fire Company No.2 at 110 South Walnut Street, Slatington would like to announce its 2015 Officers: President Robert Stettner, Vice President Guy Pfrom, Treasurers Ronald Hausman and Trudy Hay, Secretary Donna Pfrom, and Board of Governors Carol Hausman, Darin Handwerk, and Bruce Kern. Dues are now payable and may be put in the company’s mailbox. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. A Washington’s Birthday Celebration will be held for members only on Feb. 22 from 12 to 5 p.m. Bingo is held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights at 6:15 p.m. The kitchen opens at 5. We are now holding surf and turf dinners on the fourth Friday of each month. For updates, events, and hall rentals, call 610-767-3832.

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Touch of Dutch 1 Diesember, 1960 Die Woch wolle mer schreiwe vun daerre Schtori, was der Harry Shafer, neegscht an Bushkill Park, uns gewwe hot.

Der Harry hot verzehlt, wie er un sei Paepp als Malz gholt hen an der Seitz Brewery un Malt House in Easton. Die Bauere hen des Malz als weckgfaahre an der Brewery un hen’s der Kieh gfiedert. Es waar als gedeelt, as die Bauer net all uff ee Daag kumme sin. Der Harry hot gsaagt sie waere als Samschdaags gange fer ihres hole. Sie hen drei Sent es Buschel gewwe.

Sell hot baut en Daaler un ee Halb gemacht fer en Baddi-wagge voll. Die Wagge hot fuffzich Buschel ghalte. Die Brewery waar arrig froh fer des Abfall loswarre.

Der Harry hot gsaagt sei Paepp hett als die Laad verdeelt mit noch zwee annere Bauere.

Fuffzich Buschel waar zu viel fer sei gleeni Drof Kieh. Sie hen des Malz abbadischent uff em Wagge mit Burlap iwwerm Laade. Ee Bauer hot fimf-un-zwansich Buschel grickt, eener fuffseh un der dritt zehe Buschel.

Die Saag waar, as die Bauere ken kalde Fiess grickt hen iwwerm Malz-faahre, wiel es waar noch hees, wie’s aus em Malz-haus kumme iss.

Deheem in der Scheir hen sie’s in en hiltzner Drog gschaufelt un nunnergschtampt mit me hiltzne Schtamper. Des hen sie geduh fer die Luft rausgriege, as es net gratzich warre iss. An Iemszeit hot yeder Kuh en Schaufel-voll grickt, mit Schrot driwwer gezoddelt.

En Malz-fuhr hot mer schpure kenne vun der Brewery bis heem, weil der Malz nass waar un die Brie iss zum Wagge rausgloffe allderweg heem.

Die Geil hen kens vun dem Malz grickt. Mir wunnere ferwas net. Mer hen vergesse der Harry zu frooge.

-Florence Baver December 1, 1960 This week we want to write about a story which Harry Shafer, who lives near Bushkill Park, gave us.

Harry explained how he and his father always fetched malt [brewer’s grains] from the Seitz Brewery and Malt House in Easton. The Farmers used to drive away this malt and feed it to the cows. It was always doled out so that the farmers did not all come on the same day.

Harry said they always went on Saturdays to fetch theirs. They paid three cents per bushel.

That cost about one and a half dollars to fill up

the body wagon [a wagon with a box on it]. That wagon would hold 50 bushels. The brewery was mighty glad to get rid of the leftovers [from the brewing process].

Harry said his father divided up the load with two other farmers. Fifty bushels were too much for his small drove of cows. They used burlap to partition off the malt on the wagon during loading. One farmer would get 25 bushels, another 15 and the third 10 bushels.

The adage was that the farmers did not get cold feet while hauling the malt, since it was still hot when it came out of the malt house. At home in the barn they shoveled it into a wooden trough and tamped it down with a wooden stomper. This was done to get the air out, so it would not become pungent or strong tasting.

At eating time every cow got a shovel full, with middlings sprinkled over it.

One could trace the route of the horses and malt wagon from the brewery to their home because the malt was wet and the liquid ran out the wagon all the way home.

The horses did not get any of the malt. We wonder why they did not. We forgot to ask Harry.

[Seitz brewery was located at Bushkill and Front Streets in Easton. It was a family owned business which operated from 1821until it was closed for Prohibition. The brand name resurfaced after the prohibition law was repealed, but probably not under the control of the Seitz family. In its heyday, Seitz Brewery even had its own canal boat to distribute its products along the Lehigh Canal, reaching as far north as Walnutport.]

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Lansford Gets Facelift From Main St. LV Grant And GLVCC

L-R: Kathy Henderson, Chris Ondrus, Mary Soto, Bob Dobosh, Donna Valent, and Pastor Jeremy Benack.

Submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER The Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation, in conjunction with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, presented the first Main Street Lehigh Valley Grant in Carbon County to Lansford Alive last month. The group applied for and received a $500 matching grant from the Chamber Foundation to beautify the downtown of Lansford.

Mary Soto, board member at Lansford Alive, said the money was used for multiple projects including new stone and pavers around the borough, updated planters and Christmas decorations, as well as improved landscaping. The group has been working on the improvements for the past six months and is proud to have patronized only local businesses for their improvements. They plan to apply for a second round of streetscape grants to continue the improvements.

Lansford Alive is a community-based group aimed at improving the downtown to encourage economic growth and improve the quality of life in Lansford. "My family's been in town for a couple generations and I still want to see the town move forward," said Christopher Ondrus, president of Lansford Alive.

Main Street Lehigh Valley, the Chamber’s 501c3 charitable arm, aims to improve every main street in the Lehigh Valley through targeted investments in façade improvements, streetscaped designs, sidewalk beautification, and other enhancements to the physical appearance of our local downtowns and surrounding traditional neighborhoods.

Over the last seven years, during one of the most challenging economic periods in U.S. history, the Chamber Foundation raised nearly $300,000. Modest grants were awarded all over the Valley. This funding leveraged other donations and grants, rallied local volunteers and instilled

community pride. The results? Over the last seven years, 160 projects were funded in Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Warren Counties—more than $6 million in measured impact—a 20X return on investment. To partner with the CCEDC and Main Street Lehigh Valley in improving our downtowns by donating to The Foundation, please contact AliceW@CarbonCountyChamber.org or call 484274-2080.

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Goodnight, Sleep Tight

I have a gigantic soft spot for warm and fuzzy critters. I got

my first dwarf hamster as a freshman in college. They weren’t exactly allowed in the dorm, which made it all the more fun.

My roommate and I each got a cute little ball of fur and I fell in love with Scooter and Twitchy’s itty-bitty feet and noses.

In 2011, when I moved to NJ for a year, I got my second tiny hammy: Giselle (inset). My sister named her after the princessto-be in “Enchanted,” but she eventually amassed a variety of nicknames, my favorite of which was Lil Boop. Hell, I once stood in the PetCo rodent section for 40 minutes trying to contain my squeals.

Anyway, the point of all this is that when I see a viral video involving a dwarf hamster, I lose my mind a little. Enter this beyond precious clip shared by the Huffington Post last week entitled, “Hamster Gets Tucked Into Bed At Night, Is Treated Like Royalty.”

The hamster in question is named Enoki. She lives in a hamster apartment. She sleeps in a little hamster bed with a teeny hamster blanket.

And according to her owner, she doesn’t go to sleep without a head massage. Needless to say, the video went wildly viral that day. You can see it for yourself on our website at www. townandcountrygazette.com.

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Five Generations Celebrate Christmas Submitted by DEBBIE MILLER This portrait of five generations was taken this past Christmas 2014.

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Good Shepherd U.C.C.’s Field Of Valor

Submitted by DEB CRAIG Good Shepherd United Church of Christ will be hosting A Field of Valor June 28. The field behind the church will be comprised of American-made American flags. They will be in memorial of past service members and first responders or in honor of present veterans/service members along with first responders. The flags can be purchased by organizations, clubs and individuals. The flags will be posted in honor/memory of specific individuals to include a tag with that person’s information upon it and that of those who purchased the flag and returned to them after the event. Order forms can be found at www.goodshepherdslatedale.org/ UpcomingEvents.

Heidelburg Union Church Celebrates 275 Years

Submitted by ROBIN KOCH On Sunday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., we will have our kick-off service to celebrate the 275th anniversary of Heidelberg Union Church. Representative Gary Day will be presenting the church with a citation during the service. A covered dish luncheon will follow the service. Please call Cindi Newhard at 610-767-6648 if you would like to sign up for the luncheon.

15th Annual Unsung Hero Event

Submitted by KIM MELUSKY To celebrate Older Americans Month, the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services recognizes Lehigh County residents 60 years of age or older who have displayed exceptional generosity with their time and talent to enhance the lives of others and their community. The Unsung Hero finalists will be honored at a special awards ceremony May 20 at 1 p.m. To request a 4571 CLOVER HILL CIRCLE SERVING THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY

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nomination form, please contact Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services at 610-782-3034. Forms are also available at www.lehighcounty.org on the Aging and Adult Services home page. Nomination forms must be postmarked by March 13.

Palmerton Historical Society Meeting Schedule

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Area Historical Society will not have a general meeting in January or February.

Because the possibility of bad weather would make it difficult to inform members of last minute cancellations, the Board of Directors has decided not to schedule the next general meeting until Monday, March 9. The program at that time will be “Show and Tell.”

Northern Lehigh Community Center News

Submitted by MICHELLE RABER A big thanks to the Mickley-Fravel Trust Fund for their recent grant awarded to the Northern Lehigh Community Center to help defray costs associated with the annual July swim lesson program.

Our stretch, zumba gold, yoga, and preschool playgroup programs are underway. Check out www.nlcommunitycenter.com for more info or call 610-760-0300.

We also thank the anonymous donor who gave a case of copy paper through the Morning Call’s annual “Be An Angel” campaign to be used for our copying needs.

We thank the community for their donations to our annual fund drive. More news will be coming in the future about the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority.

Our next fundraiser bus trip will take place Saturday, April 18 and will go to Yuengling’s Brewery and Troegg’s Brewery. For more info, contact the NLCC on our website or call 610-7600300.

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The 72nd Golden Globe Awards Award season has arriiiiived! The Golden Globes are the first major award show of the season, one quarter of the Four Horsemen of Fame (and judgment), the EGOT—Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony. It’s one of my favorite because it brings stars and characters from my two favorite forms of entertainment together to one big party. The small screen and the silver screen share the stage at the one dinner a year we (I) desperately wish we (I) could attend.

This year was a tricky viewing for me because I still haven’t seen many of the nominated films.

“Boyhood” took home the night’s biggest honor and I hadn’t even heard of it. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” sounded vaguely like something that had already been up for an award last year or the year before. (Not sure what I’m thinking of here—was there something else with ‘hotel’ in the title?) The only thing I’ve ever seen from Best Director winner Richard Linklater was 2003’s “School of Rock.”

While I was hoping for Jake Gyllenhaal to share his sister’s success of the evening, even I had to admit competition was stiff and his performance in “Nightcrawler,” while chilling and enigmatic, couldn’t quite measure up to that of winner Eddie Redmayne for his unflinching portrayal of Stephen Hawking in “The Theory of Everything.”

Amy Adams and Julianne Moore both gave sweet speeches for their wins. I’m unfamiliar with “Big Eyes,” but “Still Alice” sounds like it might make my watch-list. “Foxcatcher” too.

As for TV, I gave up on “Fargo” after just a couple episodes. I was depserately hoping “Orange is the New Black” would sweep a few more wins, but no luck. I essentially had no basis for judgement

all night for any of the categories, which made watching seem a little pointless. I better up my game for the Oscars!

Here are some highlights of the starstudded night: •Third-time-in-a-row hosts (and BFFs) Tina Fey and Amy Poehler predictably brought the laughs, but also dropped a rumored Bill Cosby joke in their opening monologue during a description of nominee Into the Woods: “Cinderella runs from her prince, Rapunzel is thrown from a tower for her prince, and Sleeping Beauty just thought she was getting coffee with Bill Cosby.” The crowd roared, but no reaction was better than Jessica Chastain’s pure hand-over-eyes shock.

•Our dear hosts continued to make everyone uncomfortable by taking jabs at “The Interview” scandal, complete with Margaret Cho stepping in as a North Korean journalist overseeing the awards.

•The most emotional acceptance speech came from first-time nominee Gina Rodriguez who won for Best TV Accress, Comedy or Musical for her work as the CW’s titular Jane the Virgin: “My father used to tell me to say every morning, ‘Today is going to be a great day. I can and I will. Well Dad, today is a great day. I can and I did.”

•Presenters are typically announced ahead of time, but a few surprises can sneak in here and there. Seems no one expected to see Prince take the stage to award Best Original Song, least of all Allison Janney and Viola Davis who appeared to completely lose their minds in a brief crowd shot.

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Best Dressed Kate Hudson in Versace: Versace won the night with these ladies, the first of whom looked stunning in a brilliant white gown that drew the eye to curves she doesn’t technically have. I would’ve left her hair down though, as the slicked-back look brought an unflattering emphasis to her ears.

Amy Adams in Versace: Critics are already slamming Adam’s “safe” choice, but I thought the cornflower blue made her hair pop and the multilayered wrapped look hugged her slim figure in all the right places.

Jessica Chastain in Versace: I wasn’t sure I liked the metallic color choice at first, but Jessica looked lovely in this plunging neckline with her side-swept mane. She wound up looking like a little firecracker.

Beautiful.

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THE WINNERS MOVIES

TELEVISION

Best Motion Picture, Drama: Boyhood

Best TV Series, Drama: The Affair

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: The Grand Budapest Hotel

Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Transparent

Best Director, Motion Picture: Richard Linklater, Boyhood

Best TV Movie or Mini-Series: Fargo

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama: Julianne Moore, Still Alice Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Michael Keaton, Birdman Best Actress In A Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Amy Adams, Big Eyes Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: J. K. Simmons, Whiplash Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Patricia Arquette, Boyhood Best Screenplay, Motion Picture: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, Birdman Best Animated Feature Film: How to Train Your Dragon 2 Best Original Score, Motion Picture: Jóhann Jóhannson, Theory of Everything Best Original Song, Motion Picture: “Glory,” Selma

Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama: Ruth Wilson, The Affair Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama: Kevin Spacey, House of Cards Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Honorable Woman Best Actor in a Mini-Series or TV Movie: Billy Bob Thornton, Fargo Best Supporting Actress in a Series, MiniSeries or TV Movie: Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey Best Supporting Actor in a Series, MiniSeries or TV Movie: Matt Bomer, The Normal Heart

To read more of Danielle’s entertainment ramblings, head over to http:// daniellestepper.wordpress.com. Her past Gazette columns can be found at http:// www.townandcountrygazette.com/ category/blogs/pajamas-over-people/.

Worst Dressed Lorde in Narciso Rodriguez: Eesh. The only thing I liked about this ensemble is the bling. The 18-year-old nominee (for Mockingjay’s “Yellow Flicker Beat”) went for a conservative look that backfired by making her look twice her age. Those pants are in desperate need of a tailor! If she wanted tips for how to pull this off, she should’ve looked to Ms. Flawless herself, Emma Stone, who looked laidback and gorgeous.

Keira Knightley in Chanel: Apparently Keira Knightley got pregnant and decided she wants to spend her down time sewing Amish tablecloths and dried bug collections into Homeless Couture. (That corsage though!)

Kerry Washington in Mary Katrantzou: The Scandal star is a red hot resident of Shondaland, but this two-toned metallic monstrosity was a major misstep. The shoes don’t even match.

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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 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 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.

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

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

Evangelical Lutheran Church Schnecksville (HA) 610-767-6884 W - 9 a.m.

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

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

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

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 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.

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

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

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-1812 Communion 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. BS Thurs. 7 p.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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Matthew’s UCC Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

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

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Episcopale Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.

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

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. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 10:15 a.m. w/child care, SS 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) 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. 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 Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:30 a.m.

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1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

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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 (HA, 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 Seventh 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 Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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.

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• Take Downs • Cabling • Corrective Pruning • Trimming • Cleanup • Hedges • Shaping • Wood Chips • Storm Work • Lot Clearing • Shrubbery • Bob Cat Service • 60’ Bucket Truck Phone: 610-767-8674 Cell: 610-509-6469 Walnutport, PA 18088

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS Offering fair pricing, honest contracting and excellent quality work!

We bring your home back to Mint condition!

ROOFING*ALUMINUM WORK*SOFFIT/FASCIA*SEAMLESS GUTTER*DECKS RAILING*WINDOWS*DOORS*FLOORING*CONCRETE*CHIMNEYS*WALLS BLOCK/PAVERS*ADDITIONS*BATHROOMS*KITCHENS*SVC. CONTRACTING GUTTER CLEANING* LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE*PATIO ROOMS

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SJNRS Full Day Kindergarten To Grade 8 Registration

Submitted by SISTER VIRGINIA STEPHANIE Make an appointment to register your child for St. John Neumann Regional School for Kindergarten through eighth grade. Children for Kindergarten must be five years old by Oct. 15, 2015; parents are to present an original birth certificate and a record of immunizations. Call to set up an appointment and bring your child with you. All faiths and races are welcome.

Lehighton Area Lioness Lions Club Board Meeting

Submitted by ALICIA SILLIMAN The February 26 meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital Community Room. The club is busy preparing for the club’s annual Bunny Lunch to be held March 21 at the Lehighton Recreation Center.

bbiechyconstructionco.com

We specialize in the following:

Additions • Alterations Custom Homes Remodeling Kitchens • Bathrooms Siding • Seamless Gutter Garages • Doors Vinyl Replacement Windows Decks & Vinyl Railing Roofing

Bruce Biechy - owner 36 years experience PA# 001979

610-767-0394

Community members are encouraged to place used eyeglasses at any of the following Lehighton locations: Lehighton High Rise, First Street; Lehighton Library, South Street; PNC Bank, First Street; Wells Fargo Bank, Interchange Road, Jim Thorpe National Bank, 4th Street; Mallard Market, 2nd Street; Lehighton Municipal Building, 2nd Street; Dr. Hawk Dental Office, South Third Street; Dr. Dematte Chiropractic, Interchange Road, Lehighton; Wells Fargo Bank, Interchange Road; PNC Bank, Route 443; and Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, 12th Street.

Anyone in Lehighton needing financial assistance with eyeglasses can contact committee chairperson Lisa Whitehead at 610-379-4002.There are financial guidelines that must be followed by all applicants and a written application must be completed and approved. Anyone interested in becoming involved with Lionism is asked to contact Brenda Green at 570-657-7453 or email the club at lallc@yahoo.com.

Lehigh Valley Christian HS Announces Dual Enrollment

Submitted by KATHY VANDUZER Local educational institution Lehigh Valley Christian High School announced it is offering dual enrollment classes at its Catasauqua location. A partnership with the Langhornebased Cairn University allows for current LVCHS students to receive college credit for at least two courses, Advanced Placement Calculus and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition with more courses on the horizon. By taking dual enrollment courses, LVCHS students can get a head start on their academic goals before getting to college. Successful completion of AP Calculus by an LVCHS student will earn a total of 6 college credits while 3 credits can be earned by completing the AP Literature and Composition course. To learn more about this, please contact Brendan O’Brien, Head of School at 610-401-1000.

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•Notary•title traNsfer •issue Plates •Harrisburg service

S u Sa n C. S C h n eC k Serving the public for over 25 yrS

610-767-0818 Mon.-Fri. 10-7:30, Sat. 9-12

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Carbon County Fair Board Meeting

Submitted by ALICIA SILLIMAN The Carbon County Fair monthly board meeting will be held Friday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room located on the ground floor of the Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital campus of Blue Mountain Health System in Lehighton.

Any individual or organization interested in becoming a display vendor at the 2015 fair is asked to call Bob Silliman at 570-325-8685. Anyone who would like to become involved with the fair is asked to contact Liz McElwee at lmcelwee2@msn.com.

The fair will be held August 3 through 8 on Little Gap Road in Palmerton. For more information about the fair, visit www.carboncountyfair.com or call 610-826-1862.

Bechtel’s Pharmacy Inc. 302 Main St., Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-4121 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Closed Sun.

We’re in your neighborhood anyway.

Call us for delivery.

Easy Prescription Transfers, we do the work!

ED V O M

Our new address effective January 1, 2015 is: Office: 255E S. Best Ave. (Rt. 145) Walnutport Mailing: P.O. Box A Walnutport, PA 18088

GAZETTE

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Classifieds

NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette.

EVENTS Sauerkraut Supper: St. John’s Lutheran Church (40 Second St. in Slatington) will be hosting a Sauerkraut Supper 2/7. Seatings at 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00 p.m. Call 610-767-6361 for tickets. Cost is $9 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. (2/5) Winter Carnival at Franklin Twp Vol. Fire Co. #1. 2440 Fairyland Rd. Saturday, Jan. 17 4-10 p.m. Snow date Jan. 18. James Hummel Band. Chinese auction, bake sale, bingo, theme baskets, cartoon portraits, games, and good food. Free admission, public welcome. (1/15)

FOR SALE

2000 Chevy Cavalier: Low miles! Runs well and is well maintained. $3,200. Call 570419-3566.

2008 Pontiac G5: 80K, 4 cyl, automatic, sunroof, power windows and locks, satellite radio, premium sound, exc. condition. $6,200 or best offer. 610-7391205. (1/15) Back-Up Generator: 4.5 Kw 240/120V 30Amp electric start, gas powered. 4-wire cable and fuse box with manual transfer switch included. Asking $400, can deliver. Call 201-965-9187.

(2/5)

HELP WANTED Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and work-

HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 30 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612.

PRICING: $10 for first 30 words; $15 for 31-50 words; $20 for 51-70 words; $25 for 71-90 words; $30 for 91-110 words; $35 for 111-130 words. SAVE $1 on all classifieds by placing your ad online now at www.townandcountrygazette.com.

NOTICE: There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.

ing knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@ idpcreative.com.

Local trucking company seeking over the road owner operators. We specialize in flatbed work out of northeast PA delivering to multiple locations throughout the lower 48. Bonus paid for driver referrals and for passed DOT inspections.

We are an established family owned and managed company with over 50 years of combined experience in the industry and have many contracts with various shippers. We have yearround flatbed and van freight.

Trailers are company owned and maintained with no charge to drivers. 24/7 Dispatch. Please reply to: casey@crslogistics.com or 610-573-8374. (1/15) Advertising Sales Associate: A local community newspaper in Walnutport is looking for a motivated candidate to help with print advertising sales. If you don’t mind deadlines and enjoy working with a tightknit team of people passionate about newspapers, you may be the person for the job. This position is part-time (15–20 hours per week) with opportunity for growth. A qualified candidate will have excellent customer service and phone skills and won’t mind working with a wide variety of advertising clients. Computer skills are a must. Send your resume and cover letter to resume@idpcreative.com.

PERSONALS SWM—48, clean, healthy, and financially secure—seeks romantic female 35-45 for dating, friendship, companionship.

Any race OK. Call Joe at 484268-7620. L/M 24/7 will return call. (2/5)

PRAYER

O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (mention your request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3x) O Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. (3x) Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days.

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartment Slatington – New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $575 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

(12/17) FOR RENT: Garage, 12x20x10, 7th St. in Slatington, $106/month. Call 610-767-3952 and leave a message. (3/19)

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT FOR RENT: Slatington apt.

1 BDR, 2nd floor. All utilities (H/S/W/G/E), plus washer and dryer included. New W/W carpet. $675/month plus sec dep.

Call 484-629-2754 or 610-7671803. (1/15) Northampton Area—Ranch type home for rent: Completely remodeled, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, laundry room, finished basement, 2 car garage, large country lot. Available with or without additional 1,000 sq. ft. garage or workshop-type building. Available Dec. 1. Call for appointment 484-239-1047.

(1/15) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (2/5) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $830. No dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-759-0169. (1/15) TOWNHOUSE: 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $900. No dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-759-0169. (1/15) Two bedroom country apartment near Slatington, first floor. No pets. W/S/G/ cable included. $725 plus security.

Call 610-767-8529. (3/5)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE 1,814 Sq. Ft. Single Family Home in Shoemakersville. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths w/ off-street parking, river frontage, newly painted w/ newer carpet in living room. 2 living rooms, bar/lounge room, and partially finished basement.

Call Pamela Pfennig at 855-2376460 for an appointment. (1/15) Zero dollar down USDA mortgage: $110,000 single with garage. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, family room, oversized twocar garage, move-in condition.

Quiet Northern Lehigh location. Please call 610-533-5200 for more info. (1/15)

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Abzolute Enterprizez: Chimney relining specialists. Build, clean, new stoves, caps, waterproofing, etc. aechimneydoc. com Member Angie’s List. Call the chimney doc before it’s too late! Since ’95. 570-325-5727.

(2/5) Chimneys – Repointing, Rebuild, Repairs. Stucco and walls. No job too small! Call Pete at 610-574-9771. Fully licensed and insured. (1/15) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164. (6/18) HALL RENTAL & CATERING—Social Hall at Friedens UCC in Slatington, is available for group meetings, luncheons/ dinners, showers, parties, etc. Hall accommodates 70 people and is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the party and let us do the cooking! For more info, call Karlene at 610-760-1170.

(4/2) 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. (3/19) Need some work done around the house or office?

Please call Ernest at 610-5857611 for a free estimate. Dependable and honest. Will get to you right away. No job is too big or too small. Thank you!

(2/5) Saxophone, clarinet, flute repairs. Quality work by a trained professional musician.

Same day emergency repairs when possible. Call Jerry Stewart at 610-262-7590. (1/15)

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Tim’s Sharpening Service.

Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182. (3/5)

WANTED Always Scouting: Antique, Indian, Harley, American, European, and select Japanese motorcycles, ratrods, etc ... preferably garage/barn-kept and not running/10 ft. Scotty Trailer and Petroliana. Ca$h now! ED 570-325-5727. (2/5) Wanted: All types of unwanted metal household appliances, air conditioners, car parts, lawn tractors, ATV, motorcycles, mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, commercial.

No job too big. Call Jerry anytime at 610-751-9251 (cell). (3/5) Wanted: Looking for a first floor house/apt. or mobile home for rent, with a dishwasher, because of being on disability. I have 2 dogs, so I would need a yard. I would prefer it be in the Carbon County/Lehighton or Northampton County/ Walnutport areas. I will be able to take procession by March 2015. Call 610-767-0994 and leave a message. (3/5) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying top prices from one gun to 1,000. We buy new and used firearms. A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 130 Main St. Slatington, 610-767-3162. (4/16)

TCG Buy It, Rent It, Sell It in the Gazette classifieds!

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limo..........................................9

Mel Fritz Construction..................40

Accelerated Auto............................48

Miller Supply..................................21

Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2

Mint Home Improvement............41

Andrejack’s General

Moore Lioness - Penny Party.........4

Contracting, Inc..............................39

Myers Contracting.........................41

B. Biechy Construction

Myster Tree & Shrub

Company..........................................42

Service..............................................41

Barry Hausman, Jr..........................39

Nancy's Therapeutic

Bechtel’s Pharmacy........................43

Massage..............................................2

Becker Homes.................................40

Neff’s Masonry...............................41

Blue Mountain

NL Insurance & Notary.................27

Construction, Inc............................41

Pastor Lundmark............................39

Blue Mountain Evergreen..............41

Phil & Son........................................41

Blue Mountain SkI Area.................7

Phil Long Construction.................40

Campton Funeral...........................20

Plumbing Professionals................40

Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................38

Precision Armaments....................21

Cherryville Service

Richard B. Ryon .............................19

Center...............................................48

Ron’s Handyman............................40

Cindy’s Deli.......................................6

Roosevelt Demo Club....................27

Roscoe Snyder Insurance.......23, 38 Silfies Fuel........................................37 Source4Teachers.............................15 Stress Relief Center.......................16 Sule’s Collision Center..................29 Susan C. Schneck...........................42 Susie’s Shady Nook........................13 TJ Uhnak..........................................40 Tom Sidor...........................................9 Town & Country Gazette We’ve Moved...................................43 Trees by Dave & Son......................40 Veterans Discount Oil....................36 W. Neff Auto....................................34 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique..........................2 WLSH AM 1410..............................12 Yons Construction..........................37

Clean Sweep........................ 14, 29, 47 Country Clippers Pet Grooming..................................25 Country Garden...............................4 Crystal Vision Center.....................17 Don Messinger................................40 Eberhardt Motors...........................11 Family Practice................................16 Frey & Co...........................................2 Friedens UCC..................................14 George Bensing

Last Issue’s Sudoko Answers and Jan. 1 winner William Hathaway

Funeral Home, Inc..........................27 Hassler..............................................35 Henry’s Srv. Station.......................37 Home Helpers.................................18 Jack Follweiler’s Garage................38 Josie’s Loch of Hair...........................3 Kornfeind’s........................................5 LNC Tax..............................................6

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

Lehigh Valley Style.........................28

D.J. Dimmick of Slatington.

LV Sportsman Show.........................8

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

Lehigh Valley Spinal.......................19

Mack’s Tree Service........................41

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