Town & Country Gazette January 2

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

Well, it’s time to start again.

New year, new beginnings - with each January 1 comes a chance for change, an opportunity to hit the reset switch. When I reflect on the New Year’s holiday and all its pomp and tradition – parties, lobster dinners, the first kiss after the ball drops in Times Square – it strikes me how strange a holiday New Years really is.

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“... hope for the future – looking forward to all of the possibilities the next year holds.”

--------------------------------------------New Year’s is an artificial construct; it’s a way that man has framed nature – because, really, what is a year? Why do we turn on Rockin’ New Year’s Eve and hit the bars to celebrate the passage of time? For many it’s a time to reflect on the past, but I think the real reason we raise our glasses and sing Auld Lang Syne is hope for the future – looking forward to all of the possibilities the next

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year holds.

In the past six months, we’ve witnessed the potential of the publication you hold in your hands. We are continually evolving and getting better, adding new features while still keeping the community our primary focus. Honestly, it’s been awesome to see all of these things that only lived in our heads come to life on the page, and I truly hope that you all enjoy them. I can’t wait to see what 2014 holds for the Town & Country Gazette and truly appreciate the support we’ve gotten from the community as we move into our 29th year of publishing.

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Meet the Staff As we welcome 2014, it is, of course, time to talk about New Year’s resolutions. What are your goals (one personal, one professional) for the coming year?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: My personal resolution is to get my running time down to eight minute miles. Professionally, I'd like to start utilizing social media more and expand the Gazette into the digital realm.

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: Personally I would like to maintain my fitness and healthy lifestyle that I began in 2013. Professionally I strive to always be accessible to our customers, new and veteran.

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: Personally, I want to start eating more natural versus processed foods (e.g. no more fast food, indefinitely). Professionally, I want to continue to come up with fresh and fun editorial for our readers.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: Personal Goal - I really need to stop taking things for granted and enjoy all the little things in life that come my way. Professional Goal - I have remote access to my work files. Need to commit to working remote from home more frequently.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: I have two New Year's resolutions. The first is to lose some weight but if that doesn't work, my second resolution is to buy bigger clothes, so I should be fine either way. Professionally, I am looking to keep the Town & Country Gazette and the Home News at the top for local community papers.

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: My personal goal for 2014 is to spend a little more time living life than working it away, which I always end up doing. Professionally, I hope to snag another big name interview this summer to add to my list that already includes Matt Millen and Andre Reed. I already have a few ideas up my sleeve.

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Girl of the Month Slatington Woman’s Club - January 2014

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The Slatington Woman’s Club has recognized Samantha Miller-Brown of Slatington, Pa. as the Girl of the Month for January 2014. Samantha is the daughter of Krystal Miller-Brown and Kevin Brown. She has one sister; Meghan Miller-Brown and one brother; Matthew MillerBrown. Samantha is a member of the National Honor Society through Northern Lehigh High School. She has been recognized as a Dean’s Scholar at Moravian College, Honor’s Scholar at Lehigh University, and the recipient of the TOB Scholarship and the Asher Boyer Memorial Award. She is active in the Northern Lehigh Marching Band and is also a member of the Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble.

She is in the Spanish Club, serves on the newspaper and participates in Scholastic Scrimmage. Samantha is an avid reader and also enjoys swimming. She plans to major in Mathematics or Physics when she attends college.

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Touch of Dutch 14 Yenner, 1954 Die letscht Woch hawwich eich gefrogt, was vanne Fleesch iss un hinne Fleesch, un Holz un Eise in der Mitt. Do iss die Antwart. Es iss en Mann am Bluge mit me Handblug un Geil.

Ich wett, as blenti vun eich Weibsleit widder am Schtickle un am Gwilde sin der Winder die Zeit, as die Feierdaage verbei sin. Sell iss ebbes, as die yunge Weibsleit uffhalde sette. Es iss ken Blatz in der ganze Welt, as so viel scheene Debbich zu sehne sin, as in der Pennsilweenie Deitsche Gegend. Die Memm un die Grememm hen net Kanaesde gschpielt owets. Sie hen ghockt un hen gflickt un gschtickelt. Sie hen scheene Debbich aus de gleene Schnipple gemacht.

Die letscht Woch hen een un varzich Weibsleit vun Barricks (Berks) Kaundi en arryie Erfaahring ghatt. Die Weibsleit vun der Virginville Grange (sell iss net weit vun Kutztown) hen en Debbich gemacht,as der erscht Preis gewunne hot im Kaundi, in der Schtaat, un bei der National Grange Home Economics Committee. Der letscht Preis hot’ne fimf hunnert Daaler gewwe. Der Debbich iss 103 Zoll lang un 85 Zoll breed, un iss gschtickelt vun rode un weisse Blacke, as heest

Indian Wedding Ring. Es hot elf Weibsleit 368 Schtunn genumme fer ’n mache.

Was hen sie nau gedu mit dem Debbich? Ei, ei, ei! Hen die Weibsleit awwer net en Zeit ghatt die letscht Woch! Een-un-varzich sin uff en Buss gegraddelt, un sin nunner noch Washington gfaahre un hen der Debbich der Mamie Eisenhower gewwe.

Der fimf hunnert Daaler Preis waar schee, awwer die Erfaahring in Washington waar aa en latt waert.

-Florence Baver January 14, 1954 Last week I asked you what is flesh [a living entity] in front and in back and wood and iron in

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the middle part. Here is the answer: It is a man plowing with a hand plow and a horse. [This was the 1950s; humor changes over time!]

I bet that many of you women are again knitting and quilting [during] wintertime, since the holidays are past. That is something that the younger women should continue. There is no place in the entire world where so many beautiful quilts are to be seen as in the Pennsylvania German regions. My mom and Grammy did not play Canasta evenings. They sat and did patchwork and quilted. They made beautiful covers from little pieces of material.

The last week 41 women from Berks County had a rather uncommon experience. The women from the Virginville Grange (that is not far from Kutztown) made a quilt that won the first prize in the county, in the state and also with the National Grange Home Economics Committee.

They received 500 dollars for the National Grange prize. The quilt is 103 inches long and 85 inches wide, and is quilted from red and white patches, and it is called an Indian wedding ring [pattern].

It took eleven women 368 hours to make it.

What have they done with this quilt? Oh my! Did the women ever have a time last week! Forty one boarded a bus and rode down to Washington and presented the quilt to Mamie Eisenhower [First lady, wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower].

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The 500 dollar prize was very nice; but the experience in Washington was also worth a lot.

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Community Calendar EVERY ThursDAY

EVERY SATURDAY

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

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m.

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

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

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

Must Register at Library.

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

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

FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@ rcn.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•Bingo, West Coplay

Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:307:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon & AA meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601 •Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn. com.

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Community Calendar EVERY WEDNESDAY

Saturday, January 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, January 2

•Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Twsp. Community Center. FMI: 610-432-8286.

Friday, January 3

•Friday Night in the Light REZ with special guest Bonner, Hope Community Church Fogelsville. 7 p.m. FMI: 610-2610924

•LCCC Alumni basketball games; women’s 11 a.m., men’s 1 p.m. Reception to follow.

•Free concert – Jacobs Brothers at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Emerald 6 p.m. FMI: 610-767-6233 •Tracks and Traces Walk at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. FMI: 610-746-2801 ext. 102

Tuesday, January 7

•Lethal weapons training program session at NCC at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. FMI/ registration: 610-332-6596.

Wednesday January 8

•Grant workshop at Northampton Area Community College, 10 a.m.. – 12 p.m. RSVP

by January 6 by calling 610-8615358.

Thursday, January 9

•Veterans Outreach, support for local veterans. Northamtpon district office, State Rep. Julie Harhart. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI/ registration: 610-502-2701.

•Ebenezer UCC Closet, 6 to 8 p.m., Rt. 143 (Decatur St.), New Tripoli. FREE clothes for the whole family Take as much as you need – proof of need not required. Clothing donations not accepted. 610-298-8000.

Friday, January 10

•Family Friday Films at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. “Raptor

Force” screening, 7-8:30 p.m.

FMI: 610-746-2801 ext. 103

Saturday, January 11

•Ebenezer UCC Closet, 10 a.m. to noon, Rt. 143 (Decatur St.), New Tripoli. FREE clothes for the whole family Take as much as you need – proof of need not required. Clothing donations not accepted. 610-298-8000.

Sunday, January 12

•Camp Papillion pet adoption day 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply, Brodheadsville. FMI 570-420-0450.

•Softball signups for Eagles Nest Rec. Center. 1-4 p.m. at Vigilant Fire Co. FMI 610-7678084.

•Family wellness education class, 9 a.m. Bethany Wesleyan Church. FMI: 610-767-1239.

Monday, January 13

•The NLCC Preschool Children's playgroup meets at St. John's Lutheran Church nursery room 40 2nd St. Slatington. FMI: 610-704-7197 •Lehigh Township Historical Society monthly meeting, LT Historical Centre, Indian Trail Park, Pennsville, 7 p.m. FMI 610-767-5989 •Cord of Three Women’s Ministry at Bethany Wesleyan Church 6:30 p.m. FMI: 610-767-1239

Wednesday, January 15

•Stitch-In group meeting at Northampton Area Public Library, 1-3 p.m. FMI: 610-2627537 Monday-Friday 7:30-5 (service) 7:30-7 (sales) Saturday 7:30-12 (service and sales)

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Meet Nick Pope

Nominated by Ann Flood, President of Lauren’s Hope Foundation

N

ick Pope of Pen Argyl is a self-proclaimed “average bloke off the street.” He lived in England until he was

By Danielle S. Tepper 26 and while he didn’t necessarily grow up running, he was active in athletics. He’s got “the runner’s high,” he says. “As long as I have that, I’m going to keep running.”

He’s now turned that drive and dedication into a fundraising initiative, “Pope Runs for Hope,” and looks to run one race a month in 2014 in order to donate money to Lauren’s Hope Foundation. auren Flood was born via Caesarean section at 37 weeks on April 23, 2003. She developed spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy after a spontaneous placental abruption caused oxygen deprivation in her brain. She also developed a seizure disorder. At four and a half years old, she unexpectedly passed away through the night shortly before Christmas of 2007 after suffering a massive seizure that caused respiratory failure.

“I kind of knew right away that I would want to do something,” said Ann Flood, Lauren’s mother and president of Lauren’s Hope Foundation. “I learned so much with Lauren; what it takes to find treatment and funding what insurance doesn’t cover. I wanted to help other children with brain injuries.”

Flood started the foundation, which is based in Bath, just six months after Lauren’s death and held their first major fundraiser three months after that. The foundation hosted a golf tournament, followed by a children’s Christmas party where they gave out adapted toys (toys made specially for children with special needs).

“For most of them, it’s the only Christmas they get, which is heart-breaking,” said Flood. “The parents just can’t afford it; the adapted toys are so expensive.”

Lauren’s Hope now hosts at least one fundraiser a month, with three big ones each year.

Lauren’s Hope partnered with Lehigh Valley Hospital in 2010. Flood’s ultimate goal has been to start a head cooling program. Studies have shown that babies who experience oxygen deprivation to the brain can be helped by cooling within the first six hours of life. Cooling stops the metabolic reaction in the brain, slows down the rate of cell damage, and lessens possible disabilities.

Flood’s foundation was part of LVH’s development and saw the technology become available after two and a half years.

“It was very bittersweet,” said Flood. “It was too late for Lauren, but at least now they have something for babies like her.”

Flood is now hoping to raise money for cooling transport blankets, because the sooner a baby can be cooled, the better the outcome. The blankets and a transport unit would cost $18,000, making that Flood’s goal for 2014. And that’s where Nick Pope comes running in.

Pope met Ann Flood at a wrestling tournament in March of 2013 and learned about the Lauren’s Hope Foundation. It wasn’t their chance meeting that spurred him into the deal though; it was watching his running partner collapse during a race.

“I was doing a mud run up at Shawnee Mountain and I turned around at one point and this guy was white.

Turns out his electrolytes were low and he went right down,” explained Pope. “And I started thinking, why am I doing this? There should be a reason. So I came up with the idea of running for a foundation or a cause.”

There is certainly no shortage of local charities, but Pope remembered Lauren’s Hope and reached out to Ann right away.

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“This is something I came up with out of the blue,” said Pope. “I said to Ann, I don’t even know where to begin with this.”

“We met at Detzi’s in Wind Gap and chatted over pieces of scrap paper,” laughed Flood.

Pope ran his first race for Lauren’s Hope in September of 2013 and came in 46th out of 4,288 runners.

“When you’re running for something, for a cause, it’s amazing how your brain will offset the pain and your breathing,” said Pope. “I ran a 20-minute 5K. I’ve never done that before! It’s the focus of the cause that keeps me going.”

It also helps that a crowd of runners will part to let a “runner that cares” pass through. “That’s all you have to say, ‘runner that cares’ and they all move to one side,” explained Pope.

For each run, Pope wears a T-shirt printed with the name of the foundation, the name of his venture, and the names of his sponsors. His goal is to gather as many sponsors as possible and act as a human billboard. He pays each entry fee out of his own pocket and 100% of the money he raises goes directly to Ann and her foundation.

“I know I’m nobody famous,” said Pope. “Who wants to sponsor a guy off the street? Why would you? I thought about that, but it’s not me, it’s Lauren’s Hope.

Do they feel the same as I do about Lauren’s Hope?

Anybody can do it. We can all do it, it’s just do you want to?”

Pope has been trying to gather local sponsors because “everybody sees it. They’ll know you’re making a difference,” he said. “I’m doing it because I want to help and I like to run. Why not drive something? I used to joke and say Hope Pushes Pope. And it’s true.”

November’s run was a Spartan Sprint in Boston.

Pope placed 139th place out of 8,000. “But I can always do better,” he said. To that end, he hopes to persuade sponsors to donate based on his performance.

“I’m always thinking of ways to raise more money.”

“The difference that one guy is making is incredible,” said Flood. “He raised over $1,000 in just a couple months.”

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“I don’t see the money,” said Pope. “Pick any charity and you may not know where exactly the money goes.

I know Ann is giving it directly to those kids. That’s where I see it.”

Pope was in a motorcycle accident around six years ago. It took him a year and a half to walk right again and three years to make a full recovery. He credits that experience to giving him the drive to keep pushing himself to new levels.

“Life’s too short to sit around,” said Pope. “Did it take a motorcycle accident? No, it took recovering from a motorcycle accident. You come home every day and look at five kids and think, you want to look at five kids. You can do this, you can be that person.”

His five young kids and supportive wife are his biggest fans.

“They know what I’m doing is the right thing, even though my wife sometimes thinks I’m nuts,” he laughed. “I couldn’t do it without them.”

Going into 2014, Pope is scheduled to run one major race each month. Aside from collecting sponsors, both he and Flood are hoping to create a Forrest Gump effect by inspiring people to run with him.

“I’d love to see a big crowd of people just following him around,” laughed Flood. “This might be his midlife crisis; some people buy a fancy car, Nick runs for a year.”

“When I’m running, I always push my body to the limit,” Pope said. “But you have to stop somewhere— Forrest Gump stopped.”

For January, Pope has yet to decide between the Ice Scraper in Allentown and Chilly Cheeks in Reading.

He is, however, accepting running buddies.

“Anyone with a New Year’s resolution, come and join me!” he said. “There’s never enough when it comes to charity.”

Pope used to be a smoker and quit cold turkey. “It’s willpower; you either have it or you don’t. This was never on my bucket list, it’s not something I dreamt of,” he explained. “But I have to do it. You either want to or you don’t. You’ve got to do it, because if you stop, it’s like anything else—you can’t just not feel like it. I don’t know how far I’m going to go or can go with this.

But if I stop, those kids don’t get the money.”

Sounds like the sky’s the limit for this runner who cares.

Interested in donating to Pope Runs for Hope or Lauren’s Hope Foundation? Visit www.facebook.com/ PopeRunsforHope and www.laurenshopefoundation. com for more information. Runners who’d like to join Nick Pope for a race can contact him via Facebook, as can any local business willing to sponsor him.

NEXT MONTH Read about Michelle Raber and the board members who have dedicated over 15 years to the construction of the Northern Lehigh Community Center; Phase 1 is now underway.

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Historical Society Kicks off New Year Submitted by Beverly Putt The monthly meetings in 2014 will be held on the second Monday of each month at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville. New officers for 2014: President, Sarah Pagotto; Vice President, Brenda Peters; Secretary, Beverly Putt; Treasurer, Wilson Putt; Directors, Shirley Eckhart, Jean Kosc, and Kenneth Marsh. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville. The public is invited to participate in the meetings and activities of the historical society.

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There are many tasks to be accomplished during the year at the historical society. If you have some spare time and would like to share your talents, we would appreciate helping hands. Contact any member.

In spring, there will be grand opening of the new addition to the historical centre. Watch for more information in the months ahead.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Small Businesses Statepoint Media - It’s not just individuals who can benefit from New Year’s resolutions. Businesses can also use the new year as an opportunity to reflect on how to improve in the year to come.

With that in mind, here is a resolution checklist for small business owners: • Get your books in order: Make sure to update balance sheets, compile income statements and assemble cash flow statements.

• Evaluate goals: Did you meet your goals this year? What helped you achieve success? How can you improve the following year?

Clearly documenting your goals and making them accessible to your staff will keep them topof-mind. This can be anything, from bringing on a certain number of new employees to hitting a sales goal or expanding product offerings. Once you`ve set your goals, devise a plan that will get you there, with monthly or quarterly checkpoints, so you can ensure you`re on track.

• Protect data: Small businesses say that data is their most valuable asset. Are you adequately protecting it? Many small businesses only back up files once or twice a month, which can result in a tremendous loss. Cloud backup is the best way to ensure you get all your files back easily in the event of a disaster.

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Eagles Nest Recreation Center Spring Softball Signups Submitted by Charlie Maurer Eagles Nest Recreation Center will be holding its Spring Softball Signups during the month of January. All girls’ ages six to 19 from the Northern Lehigh School District are encouraged to come out and sign-up to play softball. Teams at all age levels will be sponsored if numbers permit. Signups will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Company in Slatington.

An additional sign-up will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. also at the Vigilant.

Please call Charlie Maurer at 610-767-8084 with any questions.

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Fuel Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions With Fast Results

Statepoint Media - If your scale is your worst enemy, it may be time to adopt a workable weight management strategy. A new year is the perfect time to recommit oneself to health, wellness and shedding those extra pounds. Experts say that fast results can help you stay motivated and see through your bigger weight loss goals. Here are some tips for losing those crucial first five pounds quickly, so you’ll be motivated to keep it up: • Commit Yourself. Be mentally ready. Make a commitment to meet goals and eliminate temptations right from the start by getting rid of junk food in your pantry.

• Convenience Counts. Life can get in the way of dieting if convenient options aren’t readily available. Have healthful ready-to-go meals and snacks on hand, particularly during dangerous times of day when cravings kick in.

• Stop guessing: Individuals make more than 200 food and beverage decisions daily, according to researchers at a leading university. Eliminate guesswork by opting for portioned, prepared

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• Keep moving: Find a regular exercise routine with which you’ll stick. Stay motivated by teaming with friends. While one of the best, low-impact and low-cost forms of exercise is walking, short and intense workouts are beneficial too.

• Drink more water: Sometimes when you feel hungry, you’re actually thirsty. Before eating, drink water to feel fuller. Replace sugary beverages with the good stuff; eight glasses daily is a good target.

• Get support. Friends and family can be great cheerleaders. And an expert dieting coach can answer your questions.

• Track progress. Tracking your journey can help you keep focused on end goals. Make it convenient by downloading a free app you can use from your phone that features tools to plan meals and track weight, workouts and measurements.

Give your New Year’s diet resolutions more chance for long-term success by achieving quick, modest results right out of the gate.

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Rescue Pet Meet Heidi

Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall Heidi is a 10-year-old Corgi mix whose owner is waiting to be deployed; no one is available to take care of her during his absence.

Heidi is friendly with other dogs, cats, people, even kids. She is house trained, spayed, current on vaccines and ready to go home.

Peaceable Kingdom adoptions are held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1049 MacArthur Road. For more information, please email pk.dogadoptions@gmail.com or call 610-597-2193.

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Dream Makers Award of 2013

Submitted by Cindy Deppe, photos by Gail Maholick (Times News) (l-r): Nick Hawkey, host, presents 2013 Dream Maker Awards, to Wendy Borger, who chaired the sausage stand at the Palmerton Festival; Marc Hillenbrand from Marc's Auto, who volunteers at the Lehigh Township Festival; Sheila Mertz; Toni Gornick; Lee Mertz; Susan Hrin, all from Veteran's Discount Oil, who co-sponsors the entertainment at the Lehigh Township Festival; Steve Ohl from Ohl Fuel Oil; and Wayne Halliday, United Dream Ride.

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

Lehighton Senior Center 243 South 8th St., Lehighton 610-377-1530 The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

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Special programs are held on a weekly basis.

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

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LCCC Seeks Alumni For Alumni Basketball Game

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New Technologies Helping More Seniors Age-in-Place (StatePoint) Nearly 90 percent of people 50 years old and up want to remain at home as long as possible, according to a recent AARP study.

If you have an aging parent or grandparent, having a discussion about his or her alternatives is important. But remember, it can be a sensitive subject, especially when he or she has lived in the same place for a long time. So before broaching the issue, be sure you understand all the options that might allow for aging-in-place at home.

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

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

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

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

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allowing for convenient communication.

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

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

Discuss what would serve your loved one most conveniently.

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Happy Birthday Brad Leon Horn - 41 on Dec. 29 Cass Ibbotson - 94 on Dec. 30 Kay O’ Donnell - 68 on Dec. 30 Jared Filchner - 9 on Jan. 2

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Glass artist shares craft in home classes

By Danielle S. Tepper

To the untrained ear, the sound of breaking glass means trouble. To Erica Biery of Northampton, however, it sounds like art waiting to be created. Biery’s basement workshop is a colorful playground of glittering sheets of glass: Uncut pieces sit stacked on shelves, tables are laden with dishes emblazoned with snowmen and flowers, and bright chunks of it wait by the bowlful.

Biery graduated from Penn State University in 2002 with a degree in psychology. While she had enjoyed her high school art classes, she didn’t believe she could make a career out of her creativity.

“When you’re 18 or 19, how do you know what you want to do?” she said. She, like many, was still a little lost after graduating college. “I was like, ‘well, what am I going to do with my life?’”

A local staffing agency placed her at Warner Stained Glass in Allentown. She started staying nights and weekends to play around. “For some people, it was just a job, but I thought, ‘this is pretty neat, I think I could do this,’” she said. Within her first year of working there, Warner started sending her around the country to take (and teach) classes about glass. “When I started doing shows, I realized the potential in it. So I learned everything I could.”

She broke off and started her own business a couple years later: “Glass by Erica” is soon entering its eighth year. She does annual displays like Christkindlemarkt and Musikfest locally, as well as a few select shows in other states.

What she does is known as ‘warm glass,’ which she said is a fairly new medium. “You have cold glass, which is stained glass and glass-blowing, which is hot glass. But this is kind of a mix between the two,” she explained.

The process is simple, but long. The glass starts cold. It is cut and placed to take the shape of a design. It is set by firing in a kiln. After the first firing, the newly fused piece is set on top of a ceramic mold and ‘slumped’ in a second firing to take the form of dishes of all shapes and sizes.

“Glass bends at 1,200 degrees and fuses at 14-1,500,” Biery explained. “The whole process takes about 16 hours. A lot of people tell me they’ve tried it themselves and it doesn’t work.

That’s because you really have to have the specialized kiln. If glass heats or cools too quickly, it’ll crack.”

With the remodeling and utilization of her basement workshop, Biery was able to start teaching classes for both adults and children right out of her home. She is always amused when adults are intimidated by it.

“I think they think it’s harder than it really is to cut. And I always tell them, if kids can do it, anybody can,” she laughed.

Cutting a piece of glass is almost as simple as cutting paper with scissors. Using a carbide wheel glass cutter, simply push and roll across the glass to create a light score. Then clamp

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with a pair of running pliers and the glass snaps cleanly down the score.

“You should never have to force it.

Also, glass wants to break in a straight line, but you can do it on a slight curve,” Biery explained, demonstrating on a red poinsettia leaf.

The third most commonly used in her small array of tools is the mosaic pliers, which Biery demonstrates by deftly breaking a small sheet into chunks.

All this breaking glass and one would think Biery would be nervous about accidents happening under her roof, but she says she’s been lucky so far. “Getting cut by a tiny piece of glass actually hurts less than a paper cut,” she said. “Half the time when I cut myself, I don’t even notice.”

Biery’s most popular item is her bottle cheese boards. “They’re like my bread Erica Biery demonstrates how easily and butter,” she said. “They’re so popular glass snaps along a curved line. that they allow me to do other things.”

Biery has quite the collection of bottles hanging out in her kiln room. “People come here and sometimes think I have a drinking problem,” Biery (who is currently six months pregnant) laughed. “I used to contribute; now I have to have other people pick up my slack.”

Painted bottles work the best because they keep their ‘artwork,’ so to speak. “I used to joke that I only drank out of painted bottles to help the business,” said Biery. Those with labels have the labels removed and fastened to the back after firing.

That same technique is applied when creating one-of-a-kind mementoes: Wedding invitations and photos have been placed on the back of wine bottles with special meaning to couples, such as the bottle they shared at their wedding or first date. The bottles are fired and fixed with little rubber feet, making a unique cheese board keepsake. “It doesn’t get any more customized than that,” said Biery.

While the cheese boards may be her most popular item, they are not her favorite. Her favorites are actually hidden all around her home. “I love my backsplash,” she said, proudly showing off her bathroom. Her glass sink (five layers deep) was painstakingly designed and her soap dish took six months to make.

“I’m starting to get into more architectural things. You can never have too much glass in your house, at least for me,” she said.

Biery also creates sparking jewelry and Christmas ornaments, which makes the holiday season a particularly busy time for her. “People can come in for a class and make their gifts themselves or they can order something and I’ll make it for them,” she explained. So far, she has never gotten so busy that she’s considered expanding.

“When it’s just you, you’re only as big as what you can do. When you own your own business, you work all the time. Even when you’re not working, you’re thinking about work.

You can’t just work nine-to-five and go home and not think about it. Especially because it’s here,” she said, gesturing around her basement.

Biery says she’s gotten requests for a retail storefront, but hesitates to make that leap.

“Right now, I love what I’m doing. I have enough to survive and save. That may change when I have my baby! I’m taking a year off, if I can,” said Biery. “This keeps me busy. It’s a wide variety, it’s hands-on, and I have a short attention span—it keeps me on my toes!”

Biery may not have expected glass to play such a large role in her life, but that doesn’t mean she would change a thing. “I always tell my students, if you work hard at something and you have a passion for it and you really want to do it, you can make a living out of it.”

To view pricing information for Glass by Erica classes, visit www.glassbyerica.com.

Become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/GlassByErica.

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OK and finally got them safely hidden aboard. gotyou the rope, and Missionaries her husband tried several to pull her up the IShe urge to hear Mike and times Ana Dascalescu, on 30 feet toDecember the top, but29,dumped her back water. she was services.

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15 feet up when they saw a search light coming in their direction. It was a patrol boat. The rope broke at that very moment, and she plunged back into the water. Mike waved his hand to the boat as if to say it was OK and finally got them safely hidden aboard.

I urge you to hear Missionaries Mike and Ana Dascalescu, on Sunday, December 29, in the 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9:30 (Sun.) W 7 p.m. (Wed.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 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, 610-262-3365 W 10 a.m., SS 9 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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., SS 9:30 a.m.

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church 840 Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

People’s EC Church Lehighton W 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.

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

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

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& 3rd Sun., SS 10:15 a.m. grades 3-12. 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m. 1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 9:45 a.m., SS 11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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by Tyler Trumbauer

Lady Indians working Hard on and off the court

Lehighton head coach Eric Gidney is all about winning on the court. The Lady Indians leader also wants to be victorious in the community as well.

When Gidney took over the girls’ basketball program at Lehighton back in late April of 2012, he had a lot of plans and high hopes for not only the team, but the town as well.

“At the end of their playing careers, they aren’t going to remember much about the wins and the losses,” said Gidney as to why he makes giving back a priority. “What I think they are going to remember is the time spent together as a team and the opportunities that we spent giving back.

There is no better feeling in the world than giving back.”

He and his girls wasted no time reciprocating the support they receive. Back on Nov. 24, the team volunteered at the Lehighton Food Pantry

where they packed and sorted food. They helped other volunteers prepare over 25,000 prepackaged meals that day.

Since that day, the Lady Indians have shifted their focus more to basketball for the time being, but they have some ideas brewing for the future. The first-year head coach mentioned in a phone interview that the girls being under the age of 18 prohibits their ability to help with a lot of organizations. That hasn’t deterred them, however, as they are working on the idea of holding a basketball clinic for local youth players where all the proceeds would be donated to a local organization.

Gidney and his girls are creating a new culture for girls’ basketball on the court as well. Through Dec. 21, the Lady Indians possessed a record of 2-3. Two wins in the first five games is great for a team that last year finished with a 4-18 record.

This squad is a young one as well, with only two starting seniors in: Riley Durishin and Amy Smith. Those girls are also team captains and are lauded by Gidney for their performances on the court.

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them to put it,” said Gidney. “That is making us a little winded on the offense, but I haven’t heard a complaint from them once.”

Gidney loves the girls’ willingness to learn and he hopes that continues in their effort to achieve his four goals for this season. They are to win their holiday tournament on Dec. 26 and 27 (after deadline for this issue), be the leading defensive team in the area, qualify for the Mountain Valley Conference tournament and qualify for the district playoffs as well.

Early on, Gidney has his girls working hard to notch victories on the hardwood in an effort to rebuild the program and achieve his goals, but the Lehighton Lady Indians will be more than just successful basketball players because of their volunteerism.

“We will be recognized as winners off the court,” Gidney said.

And that is a victory they all will remember forever.

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Spread the Good Word Free Concert to be held at St. Peter’s UMC

Submitted by Stephanie Hamm The Jacobs Brothers of Dillsburg, Pa. will appear at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (7860 Center Street in Emerald) on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. The Jacobs Brothers, veterans of gospel music, are dedicated to the ministry of spreading the Gospel through music. Since 1962, the group has traveled millions of miles, produced more than fifty albums, and hosted many international tours. The word “versatility” best describes the Jacobs Brothers program. Although they specialize in traditional and sacred music, their approach to the Gospel is varied by using the diversified talents of the singers throughout the concert. The end result is a program that is appealing to all ages in the audience. Many have testified that attendance at a Jacobs Brothers concert is truly an unforgettable experience. Come out for a night of Gospel music and fellowship, guaranteed you will be blessed. For directions or more information please contact 610-767-6233 or visit the website at www.stpetersumcemerald.com.

Keeping the farm in the family focus of upcoming workshop Submitted by Joshua Koch Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is hosting a free educational workshop to help teach farmers steps to take to keep their business in the family. Called “Keeping the Farm in the Family,” the 50-minute workshop will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at East Penn Sporting Club, 61 Club Lane, Lehighton. The workshop is presented by Susan E Lovejoy, FIC, CLTC, financial representatives with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Lehighton.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church Submitted by Lorraine Gundrum Programs and classes abound at Bethany Wesleyan Church. Kingdom Kids, Adult Classes including DivorceCare and Griefshare support groups, and Ignite Youth will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights. Visit the website for the adult classes being offered this semester.

Cord of Three Women’s Ministry begins Monday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with A Confident Heart Series. Discover your identity in Jesus to be set free from doubt and insecurity. Doors open at the new Ministry Center and Global Café at 6 p.m.

Bring a pen, notebook and cash for Café and book purchases.

Zumba will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Recreational Volleyball is held on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. in the new Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1 through 5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610767-1239 or visit them online at www.bethanywes. org.

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Off The Shelf Affordable Care Act Presentation

Submitted by Mellissa Hawk Do you have questions about the new healthcare laws? Join us to learn about the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This program will be presented by My Lien Nguyen, who has over 25 years’ experience in healthcare management in both private and public sectors, non-profit and for-profit.

She now volunteers in the community as a medical interpreter, Apprise counselor (Medicare), and benefits ambassador. Her passion is health policy and how it affects people’s lives. She offers this presentation as a volunteer certified trainer from the Pennsylvania Health Access Network. The program is free and open to the public. In case of snow, it will be held on Jan. 25.

Also at the library, you can meet with a Certified Application Counselor one-on-one to help you find out your insurance options. Call us for details and to schedule time with the counselor.

Winter children’s programs will be held Feb. 4 through March 27. Pre-registration is required and

begins on at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6. Programs include Toddler Storytime (age 2), Creative Preschoolers (age 3 through kindergarten), Storycraft (Kindergarten through Grade 2) and Toddler/Preschool Family Storytime. This winter, we are adding a new program: “Wonderful Ones” is a read-and-play program for one-year-olds and their caregivers. It will be held Thursdays from 10 to 10:45 p.m. Please remember that the sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by the library to register.

The library’s Stitch-In Group will meet Jan. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Civil War Discussion Group will meet on Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The book discussion group will meet Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. These groups are free, open to the public, and accepting new members.

The next Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

There is “Always Something New” at the Northampton Area Public Library. To find out more go to www.northamptonapl.org or call 610-262-7537.

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“Influenza: Attacking a serious issue head-on,” the wellness lecture postponed from December, is rescheduled for Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Howard Cook will present this informative talk at the library. The wellness lecture series is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. (302 Main St. in Slatington).

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

If you have a PC, Kindle, Nook, iPod, or any other e-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.” E-magazines are also available; the link is on the library’s website, www.slatelibrary.com. Call the library for more information.

The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic or Reader’s Digest condensed books. The library sells hardback books for $0.50 and paperbacks for $0.25.

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By Alice Wanamaker

Crayon Wall Art

One thing I love about using items you already have around the house and recycling them into home décor is that each piece is unique and guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind. This month, I am using broken and unwanted crayons as well as some leftover gift boxes to create a focal point for any room. This project is fun and easy for the entire family.

What you will need:

Old crayons* • Clear drying glue or paste • White gift box or canvas • Hair dryer Using an old towel or newspaper to cover your workstation is a great way to keep this project fun and clean. When melting the crayons, splatter will occur!

Steps to crafting a unique wall art piece:

Step 1: Using a clean white box or canvas to build your wall art on, spread newspaper under the entire work area to protect it from melting crayons.

Step 2: Place a strip of glue along the entire top edge of the canvas where you will lay your crayons.

Step 3: Arrange crayons in a straight line (or crafty design if you wish) along the glue strip. Allow glue to dry completely for up to 5 minutes.

Step 4: Prop your crayon covered canvas up so that the crayons are at the top.

Step 5: Use the hottest setting on your hair dryer and slowly melt the crayons with the dryer close to the canvas. The pattern will emerge as the crayons melt.

Step 6: Allow the crayons to re-harden with the canvas propped up for at least 15-20 minutes.

Step 7: You can mount your canvas in a frame or hang the box on the wall to decorate any room.

Repeat these steps to add fun creative art pieces to any room in your home. *Alternate: Use a new box of crayons to create a cleaner look.

Look for Home Recycled Home crafts each month in the Town & Country Gazette.

Each craft will use items that you may have lying around the house or can easily acquire by asking friends and neighbors.

Be sure to check back for great crafts that utilize recycled items and add a unique touch to your home!

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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 Pancake Extravaganza – Saturday, Jan 11 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Zion Stone U.C.C. 51 Church Road, Northampton (Kreidersville). Sponsored by Mission Hard Hats. Free will donations accepted. FMI call Joanne at 484-894-7155. (1/2) Winter Carnival at Franklin Twp Vol. Fire Co. #1. 2440 Fairyland Rd. Saturday, Jan. 18 4-10 p.m. Snow date Jan. 19.

James Hummel Band. Chinese auction, bake sale, bingo, theme baskets, games & good food.

Free admission, public welcome. (1/16)

FOR SALE 3 Tall Display Cabinets – Black Lacquer w/ Gold Trim. 2 cabinets measure (75” H x 28” W x 17 1/2” D) 1 cabinet measures (75”H x 20 1/2”W x 17 1/2”D). All 3 have a backlit top enclosure w/ 2 Glass Doors, Large Open Middle Area, adjustable shelf, and enclosed bottom w/ 2 solid doors. All are in EXCELLENT condition.

Asking $475 for all 3 O.B.O. Call Ron @ 610-390-2926 (1/2) Concrete Lawn Ornaments - Life size dree Dutch boy statue – Girl Elf – Boys/Girls Fisher Boys – Religious – Bird Bath – Windmills – Wish Well – Dollhouse – Park Benchs and Much More! Call 610-739-1603 or 610-739-1414 (1/2)

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) Room for Rent – Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean & Quiet. Call 610-767-5864, after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (1/2) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (1/2)

SERVICES AVAILABLE All Types of unwanted Metal Wanted Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell 610751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (2/14) Building demolition, recycling and disposal. Specializing in old houses, barns, garages and additions. PA096869.

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POCONO DJ SERVICES DATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR WEDDING/PARTY. LARGEST SELECTION OF MUSIC AND MOST AFFORDABLE RATES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND POCONOS. CALL ROB AT 570-215-4197 FOR MORE INFORMATION (1/2) Snow Removal – Jerry’s Unwanted Metal Service and Property Maintenance is now doing snow removal! Call for more information – 610-7519251 anytime. (1/2) Tim’s Sharpening Service Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular Saws, Carbide Circular Saw Blades, Planer Blades, Scissors, Electric Hedge Fence Trimmers, Lawn Mower Blades, Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (1/16) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, stump grinding, aerial lift equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610-826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570-657-1063. (1/16) Yost Hauling Co. Clean-out, container & demolition service. Anything & everything removed: one item to multiple truckloads. 10-40 yd containers available. Demolition of any wood or metal structure.

Residential or commercial. Fast, professional service. Credit cards accepted. 610-262-7956 (1/16)

WANTED Home Health Aide Needed Slatington Area - 4 to 12 hours/ per week Must Be Able to use Hoyer Lift to transfer from bed to wheelchair, bathing, light housekeeping, errands etc.

Please call 610-760-3036 or 610767-1464 (1/2) BUYING! BUYING! BUYING! - ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COMPLETE SETS

FROM 1909- 2012. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR FACTORY SEALED SETS! CALL 610-7030790 TODD (1/17) Buying Guitars, Accordions, Old Amplifiers, Saxophones, Drums, Horns, Violins, Most Older Musical Instruments. Local Pick-up. Call Mike 330-3677100 (1/17) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (1/2) Local Hunter Looking for Hunting Land – Any size 5 acre to 100+ acres in Lehigh, Northampton, or Carbon County. Will post and patrol your property for the privlege to hunt, willing to negotiate a financial agreement for hunting rights. If at all interesting please e-mail (cnamacky@ verizon.net) or call Ken at 610730-4508 (12/17/14) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters.

We deliver to Peaceable Kingdom, Pets In Need, SunRays Pittbull Rescue, Forgotten Felines & Fidos, and other local shelters. Drop off Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm. FMI: 610-767-9600.

(1/2) Pictures of Slatington Cement Block Plant – A cement block plant was once located next to where the covered bridge now spans Trout Creek near the 7th street village in Slatington. It was owned and operated by Mr. Charles O. Wolfe, who lived there with his family in the 1940’s and early 50’s. If you have a picture of this plant it is worth a free dinner at the Slatington Diner.

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Contact Bill Leickel at 610-7678203 (1/2) Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610767-9135 (1/2) WANTED! Your Used Guns or Gun Parts! Any condition: Good, Not so Good, or even plain old junk. WE buy, sell, trade, and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rt. 873, Slatington, PA 18080. 610767-9046 (1/2)

PRAYER May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Thank you, St. Jude, for this prayer has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank You. (N.C.) (1/2)

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

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Veterans Assistance Offered in Northampton

Submitted by Julie Harhart, State Representative State Representative Julie Harhart will be offering Veterans Outreach House in the Northampton district office on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The veterans outreach specialist is typically available the first Thursday of each month, however, the January date has been changed due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

During the special hours, a veterans outreach specialist from the American Legion will be available to meet with local veterans and assist them with issues they may be having accessing benefits and services from the U.S. Veterans Administration. Appointments are necessary.

Please contact the Northampton district office at 610-502-2701 for schedule availability.

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting

Submitted by Bob Green Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club’s monthly meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center (2900 Farmersville Road). Program: “Electrical Assembly and Automation.” —Paul/

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N3YNT. Members and interested general public are welcome. For more information, visit www. dlarc.org, email KE3AW@ARRL.NET or call 610432-8286.

Friendly Fifties to Meet in January

Submitted by Karen Seremula St. John’s Friendly Fifties will meet on Monday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. in the church’s social hall at 1343 Newport Ave. in Northampton. Time with Tim will be the entertainment. If Northampton schools are closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for Jan. 20.

Pammer Promoted to Lt. Colonel

Submitted by Joanne Pammer Michael and Joanne Pammer of Whitehall, Pa. would like to announce their daughter’s promotion to Lt. Col. in the Air Force. Melissa Pammer’s pinning ceremony was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas on Aug. 30.

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A Night of Comedy Friday, January 17th 8pm—10pm

Dueling Piano’s Saturday, January 25th 7pm—11pm

Family Winter Games Sunday, February 16th 12pm—5pm

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