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From The Editor’s Desk.

Well, 2012 is all wrapped up and we‘re looking ahead to 2013. Keep an eye out for new features that we will be rolling out throughout the year. We’re very excited to be part of the Gazette’s evolution; it’s truly a transformative time for the publication.

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Hallich Nei Yaahr zu eich!

--------------------------------------------We will be expanding even further into the online realm with our website (www. townandcountrygazette.com) and our, very active, facebook community. It’s great to be able to interact directly with our readers and it gives us insight into what you guys want.

Another exciting development is our online exclusive contests that will be running in 2013.

Our print contests like Sudoku and Good Eye have been so successful that we decided to do something special for our facebook friends. Go ‘like’ the Town & Country Gazette and enter

Joe Korba

our Cutest Couple contest for a chance to win a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Oaks Restaurant at Woodstone Country Club up in Danielsville (very nice place, you’d be crazy not to submit a photo and enter this one). If romantic dinners aren’t your thing there will be plenty of other contests to enter in the coming months.

As always, I hope you enjoy this issue, the first edition of our 28th year serving your communities.

And, as the Pennsylvania Dutch would say, “Hallich Nei Yaahr zu eich!“

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Everyone is invited to join the Lehigh Gap Nature Center for the following events. Unless noted, events are held at the Osprey House and are free to the public. Membership opportunities are available. Please contact 610-760-8889 for more information.

January 10, 10:00 a.m. -- Cabin Fever Book Club. This month's book will be Mountains of the Heart by Scott Weidensaul. All are welcome.

January 19, 7:15 a.m. -- Winter Bird Survey.

Help on a team to survey the winter birds of northern Lehigh and southern Carbon counties.

We'll finish around noon and meet for pizza and reporting our findings at Mama's Pizza in Slatington.

January 27, 3:00 p.m. -- Speaker Series Event.

Corey Husic, "Wildlife of South Africa."

February 10, 3:00 p.m. -- Speaker Series Event. Diane Husic, Ph.D. "A Decade of Research at Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge: What Are We Learning?"

February 14, 10:00 a.m. -- Cabin Fever Book Club. This month's book will be Rosalie Edge: Hawk of Mercy by Dyana Furmansky.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday February 15-17 -Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch. Contact us to participate.

February 24, 10a.m. -- Build a bluebird nest box. Registration and $10 fee for materials required .

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Lehigh Township Lions Deliver Fruit Baskets for 39th Consecutive Year Members of the Lehigh Township Lions Club delivered 225 Christmas fruit baskets to Lehigh Township residents who live alone, age 60 and above, last month. The group has been making the baskets and delivering them for 39 years in the Township.

An annual tradition since 1974, the Lehigh Township Lions purchase and prepare the fruit for delivery to the many appreciative recipients.

For information on how to become a member of the Lehigh Township Lions Club contact membership Lion Donald Kuntz at 610-767-2335 or any other CLUB member.

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We look forward to serving you in 2013.

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40th Wedding Anniversary Tony and Deb Pagotto celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on October 21, 2012. This joyous celebration included renewing their vows at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville with their large extended family. Pastor Jami Possinger officiated. The family then celebrated with dinner at Bravo Italian Restaurant. Through the years, Tony and Deb have raised four children, and are now enjoying their ten grandchildren.

Another memorable moment was celebrated during the anniversary party. Sis and the late Jay Livermon have fourteen grandchildren, and now have nineteen great-grandchildren. All nineteen great-children were together for the first time during this celebration, keeping Sis on her toes.

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Adult Education Returns To NASD Northampton Area School District is pleased to announce the revival of their Adult Community Education Classes beginning Spring 2013. The Board approved the installation of Meg Schell to act as coordinator for the program. There is a survey on the NASD web site under Community Education Tab (www.nasdschools.org) querying adults in the district as to the types of classes’ individuals liked and other topics of classes they would like to see in the Spring Roster. Suggestions were made such as Digital Photography, Smart Phone Basics, Computer Classes (iPad/Apple or Microsoft), Extreme Couponing, Cooking, Water Aerobics, etc.

The program list in the past included: Computers, Pilates, Water Aerobics, Yoga, Fitness (spinning and floor work), Art, Spanish, Quilting and Jewelry Making.

It is the goal of the NASD Community Education Program to offer the opportunity to participate in courses that range from general education, fitness and leisure to personal interests and arts and crafts. These courses are offered on a pay-as-yougo basis with an emphasis on quality instruction at affordable rates. We encourage adult community

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involvement in public education, to promote activities that address community need, and to facilitate the use of district assets for the greater good of the community.

For more information, email: schellm@ nasdschools.org or call 610-262-9369. Results of the feedback survey will be published.

LT Historical Society Special January Program

Plan to attend the special program on Monday, January 28, at 7 p.m., in the Kuntz Hall of Hope Lutheran Church to hear volunteers from the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company tell about the important work they do and how they serve the community. There will be time to ask questions. Following the free program. light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 610-767-5989. Save the date and show your support.

All of us at the Lehigh Township Historical Society thank you for your support throughout 2012 and wish you Happy Holidays!

Aidan Micheli - 8 on Dec. 5th John Gerkovich - 30 on Dec. 12th

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2013 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-7601687.

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

Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025.

PA German Friends meeting.

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

FMI: 610-264-2979.

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

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

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Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm. FMI: 610271-4321.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 pm.

Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7pm.

Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

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

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

Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9pm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

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2013 Community Calendar ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239.

Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 pm - 4:30 pm FMI 610-826-4962.

Rangers Fire Co. FMI: 484-8600951.

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

Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm.

Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 am.

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

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

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

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

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

NEW! Absolute Beginner classes starting Oct. 6 at Vigilant Fire Hall, (address).

Beginner lessons 6:30. $6 per person. 610-760-1917

Friday, January 4

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

Miller-Keystone Blood Drive will be held at Palmerton Hospital, 135 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton. 2 pm-7pm. Call (610) 377-7350.

AYCE Dinner Buffet – Lehigh Township Fire Co. 4-8 pm. FMI: 610-767-9339

Saturday, January 5 Softball Sign-ups for Eagles Nest Teams (6-19 YOA) Vigilant Fire Co, Slatington 1-4pm. FMI: 610-767-8084.

Sunday, January 6 Camp Papillon Adoption Day at Tractor Supply, Brodheadsville. 11am-3pm.

FMI: 570-420-0450.

Bridal Show – Sands Expo Center Miller-Keystone Blood Drive will be held at Parryville Volunteer Fire Co. #2, 359 Main Street, Parryville. 7:30am-12pm.

Call (610) 462-5331.

Flea Market – Klecknersville

Tuesday, January 8

Wednesday, January 9 Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 meeting Allen Twsp. Fire Co. 12pm. FMI: 610-262-9182.

Thursday, January 10 Cabin Fever Book Club, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 10am. Mountains of the Heart

by Scott Weidensaul. All are welcome.FMI: 610-760-8889.

Saturday, January 12 Bridal Show - Raush Field House Lehigh University

CALLING ALL CUTE COUPLES! Log on to Facebook to submit your cutest couple photo for a chance to win a romantic dinner for two at The Oaks Restaurant & Bar at Woodstone Country Club.

Submit your best photo during our open submissions (now - January 9. 2013). Then, be sure to pass along your link to all your friends and family so they vote for you! The couple with the most votes will win a $100 gift certificate for dinner at The Oaks Restaurant at Woodstone Country Club. Find us on facebook: Town & Country Gazette. Good Luck!

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Cold Weather And Cardiovascular Disease

Photo courtesy of the AHA’s Watch, Learn and Live library: www.heart.org/watchlearnlive.

(NAPS)—The cooler temperatures of winter can present health challenges for those with heart disease and those who love them. To help, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association offer some tips.

• People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, such as lifting a heavy shovelful of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snowdrifts can strain a person’s heart.

Many people aren’t conditioned to the physical stress of outdoor activities and don’t know the dangers of being outdoors in cold weather.

Winter sports enthusiasts who don’t take certain precautions can suffer accidental hypothermia.

Hypothermia means the body temperature has fallen below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It occurs when your body can’t produce enough energy to keep the internal body temperature warm enough. It can kill you. Heart failure causes most deaths in hypothermia. Symptoms include lack of coordination, mental confusion, slowed reactions, shivering and sleepiness.

Here are some additional tips: • To keep warm, wear layers of clothing. This traps air between layers, forming a protective insulation. Also, wear a hat or headscarf. Heat can be lost through your head. And ears are especially

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prone to frostbite. Keep your hands and feet warm, too, as they tend to lose heat rapidly.

• Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before going outdoors or when outside.

• Flu and pneumonia pose greater dangers for people who have heart failure, or any heart condition, than for healthy people.

Ask a health care professional about getting a yearly influenza vaccine and a one-time pneumococcal vaccine (to guard against the most common form of bacte­rial pneumonia). Both vaccines are generally safe and seldom cause any severe reactions.

• As much as possible, avoid anyone who has a cold or the flu.

• Stay out of crowds during the height of flu season—usually October through March.

• Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after using the bathroom and before eating. Keep your hands away from your face and insist that all caregivers wash their hands thoroughly before approaching you.

• Always read the labels on all over-the-counter (OTC) medications, especially if you have blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg or higher. Look for warnings to those with high blood pressure and to those who take blood pressure medications.

Consult your doctor before taking any over-thecounter medications or supplements.

• Be aware that the use of decongestants may raise blood pressure or interfere with the effectiveness of some prescribed blood pressure medications.

• Check the sodium content of any OTCs. Some are high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure. People with high blood pressure should have under 1,500 mg of sodium a day from all sources.

Learn more online at www.heart.org/ coldweather and www.heart.org/hbp. Merck Consumer Care, maker of Coricidin® HBP, is a sponsor of the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure website.

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(l-r): Attorney Edmund Healy, Daniel Wehr, Sandra Maurer, Controller, Donna Keichel, Accounts Administrator

Donation To Fire Company

On December 11, 2012 the President of Schnecksville Fire Company North Whitehall Township Daniel Wehr came to Steckel and Stopp Law Office at 1036 Main Street to accept a donation of $250.00 from Attorney and Mrs. Stopp and $750.00 from the Attorneys and staff of the Firm which was presented by Sandra Maurer, Controller. Every year the Attorneys and staff at Steckel and Stopp collect funds by paying to dress down on Fridays along with clients who also donate while at the offices on those days. Next Sullivan T&C Gazette half the page Slatington Carrier 1212 113.pdf year’s donation will be for Public Library. Our Firm would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season.

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A Visit From Santa

Santa Claus visited the children of Teddy Bear Day Care Center a week before he set out for his magical night.

The children enjoyed playing 11/27/2012 12:42:43 PM games, singing songs and, of course, getting a gift from Santa.

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Off The Shelf

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

The Slatington Library is pleased to acknowledge the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Henry L. Mickley/Mabel S. Fravel Charitable Trust. The money will be used to repair and update the library’s computers for public access.

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

Preschool story hour is on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. All are welcome.

The library has computers and printers available for the public, fax service and copy service.

There is always a book sale at the library.

Hardbacks are 50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

Winter programs at the Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton will be held January 29 through March 21, 2013. Children living in the Northampton Area School District are invited to participate in the programs.

Toddler Storytime, age two, will be held on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:20 a.m. or Wednesdays from 10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Creative Preschoolers Storytime, age three and up, will be held on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. or Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Family Toddler/Preschool Story time will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The Storycraft program for children in kindergarten, first grade and second grade will be offered on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Registration for the programs will begin in the library on Monday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the sessions are filled. Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must

Slatington Library Receives Grant

A Family Tradition of Courteous, Dignified Service

George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc. 2165 Community Dr. (Moorestown) Bath, PA 18014 · (610) 759-3901

FRANCES BENSING Funeral Director JOHN H. SIMONS Supervisor

Five Generations Thoughtfully Dedicated to Those We Serve For Over 100 Years…

“On-Site Crematory”

Winter Programs at the Northampton Area Public Library,

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have a current library card to register. For more information call 610-262-7537.

Guest Speaker At NAPL

The Northampton Area Public Library's Civil War Discussion Group is hosting a guest speaker on January 16. Local author Monsignor James Mulligan will speak about his novel The Haystack, a mystery set during the Battle of Antietam. The group is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please contact Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331 or call the library, 610-262-7537.

Indianland Garden Club Christmas Meeting

The Indianland Garden Club held their annual Christmas party on December 13th at the Prime Restaurant. Members played games, exchanged Christmas gifts and enjoyed the festivities. Point prizes were awarded to the following: Mary Ann Miller, 1004 points; Cindi Christman, 780 points, and Doris Meehan, 500 points. There were eight members with perfect attendance at meetings this year. This meeting was the last meeting in 2012.

Regular monthly meetings will resume in March of 2013 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

Watch for more information to follow. If anyone is interested in becoming a new member in the New Year, contact 610-767-8420.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Eleni A. Varoumas graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Varoumas is the daughter of Kiki and Frederick Schock of Kenmore Avenue, Bethlehem, and is a 2007 graduate of Northampton High School.

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Softball Sign-ups

Eagles Nest Recreational Center in Slatington will be holding Spring Softball Registrations during the month of January. If any girls from ages 6 to 19 residing in the Northern Lehigh School District would like to play Softball at Eagles Nest come to the Signups. They will be sponsoring teams at all age levels if there is enough interest.

Sign-ups will be held Saturday January 5th from 9:00 am to noon and again on Sunday January 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Company 110 South Walnut St. Slatington. If more information is needed call Chalie Maurer at 610-767-8084.

Fly-Tying Class

An eight-week beginner fly-tying class conducted by the Hokendauqua chapter of Trout Unlimited is being offered beginning January 5th and will run through February 23rd. Classes include a manual, all materials plus in-class use of fly-tying tools. The cost is $30 for those over 18, but is free for those under 18 and for active or disabled veterans. The class runs 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. every Saturday from Jan. 5 – Feb. 23. There is no greater feeling than catching fish on a fly that you tied yourself or that your son or daughter will tie for you. To register, please contact Dale Ott at 610262-7598.

Cabin Fever Dance

Lehighton Area Pool Pals is letting you know to hold the date for our Cabin Fever Dance, on Saturday, February 23rd at the Orioles Pavilion.

Music will be provided by The Doctor - DJ Layne Roberts.

Great music, finger food and dancing. Dance contest, you can win a Season Pool Pass for the 2013 Season or a Door Prize of a free Pool Pavilion Rental Party. For more information call Diane at 610-377-5275.

Blue Mt. Ski Area is Open for the Season

Blue opened for the season on December 27th.

The ski area and resort features skiing, riding and tubing from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Machine groomed packed powder conditions with a base of 12 – 24”.

For more information and conditions, visit www. skibluemt.com.

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Buying Healthful Food

(NAPSI)—Families across America say that the cost of healthy groceries makes it hard for them to cook healthy meals, according to the national survey It’s Dinnertime.

You don’t have to spend a lot of dough to get good food. The next time you’re at the grocery store, try these tips: • Buy fresh produce when it’s in season—it’s less expensive and tastes better that way. Also look at frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. They often cost less than fresh and may be more nutritious.

• Compare unit prices, most often found on a small tag on the shelf under the item. Compare the cost of different-sized containers and different brands.

• Read food labels. Consult the “% Daily Value” to find out if a serving of food is high

(20 percent or more) or low (5 percent or less) in a nutrient.

Choose foods with lower percentages of saturated fat and sodium.

• Choose whole grains. They keep you full longer. Look for the word “whole” (such as “whole wheat” or “whole grain flour”) in the first ingredient.

Other common whole grains include brown rice and oatmeal.

This advice and the It’s Dinnertime survey come from the experts at Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters®, sponsored by the ConAgra Foods® Foundation and Walmart.

Cooking Matters is part of the No Kid Hungry campaign, a national movement to end child hunger in America by connecting kids with healthy food every day. Learn more at www.

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Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610248-7997

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After 30 minutes, the plow stopped, and the driver asked what she was doing. "My father always told me that if I got lost in a snowstorm, I should follow a plow," the woman said. "Oh," the driver replied. "Well, I'm almost done with this parking lot. If you want, you can follow me over to the next one."

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Cheer Building Classes

The Northern Lehigh Community Center will now offer Cheer building classes. These classes are for girls ages 4-14 and taught by AACCA and NAYS certified, CPR and First Aid certified Instructor Danielle Moore. The first session of Classes will begin on Tuesday Jan 8- Feb. 26 from 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. The maximum number of girls in each class will be 10. The Friday classes will begin on Jan 11- March 1. Each 8 week session costs: $40.00. Checks are payable to the Northern Lehigh Community Center. Because of the popularity of this class, registration is required before the session begins. Contact Danielle Moore at 973-668-9530 for your registration form.

AARP Welcomes 2013

Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at the Allen Township Fire Company, 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton, PA 18067. Doors open at 12 noon.

Entertainment will be Speaker Mark Sessanato from Independence Planning Group .Please bring some baked goods to the meeting. Anyone the age of 50 and up are welcome as members of Chapter 3915. Anyone interested in the AARP bus trips please contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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Call for Community Singers The Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) “Tri-Cees” Community Chorale is seeking people from the community who share a passion for music and derive joy from singing with others.

From college students to young adults to senior citizens, the Tri-Cees study and perform choral music in a wide variety of genres - from Broadway to popular standards - from gospel to pop rock to world music and everything in between. Music reading skills and choral technique such as listening, blending, intonation and diction are developed in rehearsal. No previous musical training is required but it would be helpful! The group performs at least one concert at the end of the semester.

The opportunity is fully-funded through the college’s Student Life department and will be held at the main campus in Schnecksville. Chorale will be held on Mondays beginning January 14May 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. There is no charge for participation.

For noncredit course and registration information, call 610-799-1197, email ncregistrar@ mymail.lccc.edu or visit LCCC’s website at www. lccc.edu . For a noncredit brochure, call 610799-1703. Please be sure to check the course

schedule book or our website about additional requirements, such as textbook, materials fee or supply list.

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BMHS Palmerton Hospital Adult Day Services Caregiver Support Group Palmerton Hospital Adult Day Services at Blue Mountain Health System will hold its Family Caregiver Support Group on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Palmerton Health Center at 217 Franklin Avenue in Palmerton.

From 6-7 p.m., speaker, Lisa Snyder, Director of Woodlawn Memorial Park, will discuss burial pre-arrangements. Snyder will explain how pre-arrangements can lower the cost of burial expenses and help to lessen the impact of bereavement on the survivors. Attendees will receive a complimentary Personal Planning Estate Portfolio. Imagine the peace of mind of knowing “it’s all been taken care of . . .“ A group discussion will follow from 7-8 p.m.

The support group centers on caregivers tending to family members with Alzheimers, stroke, dementia, Parkinsons, or other physical or mental disabilities. The group focuses on free education and community support from other caregivers who really do understand your daily obligations.

Attendees are invited to share comments, suggestions and ideas to help support each other and nurture friendships while learning to cope

with the 24 hour-a-day job that can be physically and emotionally exhausting to the caregiver.

Meetings are free and open to the public. Care is available for your loved one during the meeting and light refreshments will be available. For more information and to register, please call 610-8261160.

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Senior Citizens Corner

Following are the menu selections for the Area Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center. Slatington Sr. Center (610) 767-1250, Cherryville Sr. Center (610) 767-2977, Mid-County Sr. Center 610-837-1931, Northampton Sr. Center 610-262-4977, Palmerton Sr. Center 610-826-4505.

Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

Carbon County 1/11 – Lentil soup, lasagna, Italian bread, mixed Palmerton Senior Center fruit Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-1:00 p.m.

1/14 – Sloppy Joes, boiled potatoes, bun, carrot/ For meal reservations, please call prior to 9:30 raisin salad, diced pears AM the day before.

1/15 – Hamburger, oven potatoes, cole slaw, bun, Bad weather closings on “Blue Ridge TV 13” pudding bottom of the screen.

1/16 – Baked fish, rice pilaf, cauliflower, ww roll, 1/3 – Veal Cutlet, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, ww orange roll, lemon bar Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch 1/4 – BBQ pork, oven potatoes, chuckwagon corn, Tuesday – Bingo, lunch cornbread, peach cobbler Wednesday – Penny games, lunch 1/7 – Butternut squash soup, open hot turkey Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch sandwich, mashed potatoes, chocolate pudding Friday – Bingo, lunch 1/8 – Beef roll-up, mashed potatoes, peas & pearl Lehigh County Hot Meals onions, ww roll, fruited jello Reservations: (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 1/9 – Pork & Sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, ww 11:00 a.m. roll, chocolate cheesecake 1/ 3: Roasted Turkey Breast w/Gravy; Bread 1/10 – Chicken Sullivan marsala, T&C Gazettebuttered Mitsubishi noodles, 1212 113.pdfgreen 11/27/2012 12:39:20French PM Stuffing; Green Beans; Wheat Bread; & wax beans, ww roll, peaches & cream Orange

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1/ 4: Dilled Baked Fish; Mac & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Multigrain Bread; Banana 1/ 7: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce; Broccoli; Garlic Bread; Fresh Fruit 1/ 8: Breaded Chicken Breast; Roasted Potatoes; Wax Beans; Wheat Roll; Applesauce 1/ 9: Veal Parmesan; Rotini w/Sauce; Zucchini; Wheat Bread; Diced Pears 1/ 10: Yankee Pot Roast; Baked Potato; Green Beans; Wheat Bread; Tropical Fruit 1/11: Breaded Pollack; Vegetable Rice; Mediterranean Medley; Wheat Bread; Banana 1/ 14: Cheese Lasagna w/Marinara Sauce; Meatballs; Italian Blend Veggies; Dinner Roll; Diced Pears 1/ 15: Chicken Picatta; Wild Rice; American Blend Veggies; Wheat Bread; Fresh Fruit 1/ 16: Stuffed Green Pepper w/Tomato Sauce; Mashed Potatoes; Carrots; Wheat Bread; Fruited Yogurt 1/ 17: Pork Loin; Mashed Yams; Braised Red Cabbage; Apple Muffin; Mandarin Oranges; BB: Roast Beef 1/ 18: Baked White Fish; Roasted Grains w/ Veggies; Peas & Pearl Onions; Roll; Banana 1/ 21: Closed! Martin Luther King, Jr. 1/ 22: Rotisserie Baked Chicken w/Gravy; Beets; Bread Stuffing; Rye Bread; Pineapple Tidbits 1/ 23: Baked Ham w/Raisin Sauce; Whipped Sweet Potatoes; Green Beans; Dinner Roll; Angel Food Cake; BB: Roast Turkey 1/24: Meatloaf w/Gravy; Whipped Potatoes; Peas & Carrots; Wheat Bread; Banana 1/25: Baked Mac & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Tossed Salad; Wheat Bread; Baked Apples 1/28: Chicken Cacciatore; Wax Beans; Rosemary Potatoes; Wheat Bread; Tapioca Pudding 1/29: Beef-a-Roni; Carrots; Dinner Roll; Apple Wedges 1/30: Baked Pork Loin; Mashed Potatoes;

Sauerkraut; Peas & Pearl Onions; Rye Bread; Diced Peaches; BB: Meatloaf 1/31: Beef Stew; Broccoli/Cauliflower; Biscuit; Fruit Cocktail Slatington Senior Center activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm, Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30am-1:15 on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45am.

Northampton County Hot Meals Please call your local center for complete list of menu items.

Cherryville Senior Center Hours 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Mid-County Senior Center Hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Please call the center for activities – not reported.

Northampton Senior Center Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-1:30 Director: Krista Ambrosino

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY There comes a time when caring for a loved one at home is no longer an option. A Senior Living Community is the perfect solution.

The Village at Palmerton makes it more convenient than ever to secure quality care for those who mean so much to you. We provide personalized assistance, medication management, social activities, events and three delicious meals daily. We tailor our services to meet our resident’s individual needs in a setting that feels like home.

Assistance when you need it, independence when you don’t.

71 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton 610-824-7406 www.thevillageatpalmerton.com

(above) Grace UCC in combination with the needlecraft class at the Northampton Senior Center filled the giving tree to help supply the Northampton Food Bank with the warmth of Christmas!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Church Directory St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God Palmerton 610-826-4972 W-10:15 am Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity EC Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W-10 am, Bible Study Wed 6:30 Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton. 610-377-4303 W –Sun. 9am (N) SS – 10:15 am 1/6 & 20- Holy Communion 1/13- Trinity Praise Band & Holy Communion Trinity UCC Coplay. 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W – 9:30am, SS – 11am. W – Thurs.

7pm.

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

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

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

Spread the Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Church Activities

Wednesday Evening Activities - Beginning January 2 - Soup & Salad, 5 - 6:15 pm, 6:30—8:00 pm - Kingdom Kids (ages 3 - 5th grade), Ignite Group (6th grade - 12th grade), & Adult L.E.D. classes including Grief Share & Divorce Care support groups. Check out our website for a list of the classes offered.

ZUMBA Fitness Classes begin January 3 at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 pm for $5/ person.

CoEd Volleyball for ages 15 & up begins January 6, 2013. Volleyball will be held every Sunday night as follows: Recreational - 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Competitive - 7:15 to 9:00 pm Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5:00 PM and Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 AM. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit us online @ www.bethanywes.org.

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

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

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State Grants to Boost Carbon County Tourism Industry Because tourism remains the top industry in Carbon County, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), joined by local and state lawmakers and representatives of local tourism organizations gathered at the Lehigh Canal Park in Weissport late last month and announced state grants that were recently awarded to Carbon County to close key gaps on the Delaware and Lehigh Trail and make improvements to the trail.

“This news comes at a good time for Carbon County tourism because estimates suggest that

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every dollar in state tourism promotion funding has a return on investment of at least $25 in state and local tax revenues derived from tourismrelated spending,” said Heffley. “I have received a lot of positive feedback from local businesses and outdoor organizations regarding how these grants will help boost our local economy.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program grants for 2012 made an investment of $26.5 million in 198 projects statewide to revitalize communities, create new recreational opportunities, and conserve natural resources throughout Pennsylvania.

Carbon County was also awarded $208,200 from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund for the further development of the Delaware and Lehigh Trail in Weissport and Lehighton boroughs.

This grant is also to be used in East Penn Township to include the development of approximately 0.4 miles of on-road trail from the existing Delaware and Lehigh Trail in Weissport Borough to Bankway Street in Lehighton Borough,

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State Grants to Boost Carbon County Tourism Industry and for construction of approximately 3.2 miles of trail from the sewage treatment plant south of Lehighton to the East Penn Boat Launch, near the Delaware and Lehigh Trailhead on Riverview Road in East Penn Township. This funding will also make road crossing improvements and include landscaping, signage and other related site improvements.

“Because of a terrific local partnership, Carbon County is positioned to be the first county where the Delaware and Lehigh Trail is complete,” said Elissa M. Garofalo, president and executive director of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Inc. “After this project is built,

only one gap — the pedestrian bridge at Jim Thorpe — remains.”

For more legislative information, visit Heffley’s website at RepHeffley.com or follow his legislative Facebook page at Facebook.com/RepHeffley.

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Horoscopes ARIES (March 21-April 19). You'll be inspired to share what you find funny, helpful or heartfelt. And if it's not received exactly the way you expected, at least you'll know your crowd a little better.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Good fortune in the early stages of a project doesn't promise a happy ending. But you'll figure out the essential steps and continue steadily on until you get results.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

NL’s Johnson Chooses Harvard

In August Matt Millen told me that it takes a lot to enter the collegiate ranks from a smaller high school, but it is possible. When he talked about those student-athletes he said one trait does

wonders: “Character makes a huge difference.

You get through on your athleticism...inevitably it catches up to you, where character matters is your ability to make decisions and decision making is what sports all comes down to...kids with good character make good decisions under pressure.”

One local student-athlete that possesses both incredible athleticism and impeccable character is Northern Lehigh’s Caleb Johnson. The 6’5”, 215-pound senior is a phenomenal two-sport athlete for the Bulldogs as he excels on both the gridiron and the hardwood. His pigskin proficiency has attracted a lot of attention from institutions of higher learning.

In early December, after months of visitations and deliberation, Johnson verbally committed to play football at Harvard University beginning next fall. Johnson took a lot of time choosing the location of his post-high school education. He opened hundreds of envelopes from interested programs and shook the hands of many coaches, recruiters, scouts and college boosters, before he settled on the Crimson.

Johnson explained to me why he chose the Ivy-league school, “Well obviously it is a great education. It is in a nice city. I’ve never been up there, so I figured I’d give it a shot and I liked it.”

Johnson is known for keeping a humble mentality even though he has accumulated a laundry list of accomplishments during his high school football career.

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One difference that Johnson acknowledges will be difficult to get accustomed to is the transition from a small high school to a bigger university. As he will be leaving a high school that has enrolled less than 700 students during his four years to a university that has over 7,000 undergraduates enrolled this semester. He was a part of a lot of great Bulldog football teams, a few that made state playoff pushes, and he is looking to achieve success in Ivy League football as well, “ Yes[I think I will achieve success]. That program traditionally is very successful and I want to help carry on that tradition.”

Johnson had many options when it came to choosing where he would attend school next fall.

Other schools that he was seriously considering were Princeton, Lafayette, Colgate and Bucknell.

He had a lot of offers from other schools, with six of them offering a full scholarship.

The future D-I football player is grateful for having all of these opportunities and thanks his coach, Joe Tout, for helping him tremendously in the recruiting process, “Coach Tout did a lot for me. I attended a lot of camps and he made sure I was exposed [to colleges] and he really helped me a lot in all of this.”

Under the aforementioned Tout, Johnson played tight end, running back, defensive end and linebacker in his years in the Northern Lehigh football program. At Harvard he will be playing linebacker and have a role on the special teams squad.

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A Touch of Dutch 30 Desember, 1954 Die Gremmemm hot als gsaagt mer sett sich net baade gschwischich Grischtdaag un Nei Yaahr, adder mer greecht viel Gschwarre sell Yaahr.

Nau saage die Dokder mer kennt sich net zu oft wesche. Die Gremmemm hot aa als net gewesche gschwischich Grischtdaag un Nei Yaahr. Nau duhne viel Leit alle paar Daag wesche mit denne „automatic“ Maschiene. Wann selli alt unglick Schtori waahr waer, dann hedde viel Leit hatt Glick. Mir hen aa als ken sauwere Unnergleeder aaduh daufe gschwischich Grischdaag un Nei Yaahr, adder mer greecht en Fiewer sell Yaahr. Nau duhne viel Leit sauwere Schtrimp un Unnergleeder aa alle Daag fer Grankheit weckhalde. Der Grempaep hot aa die Schtell als net ausgemischt gschwischich Grischtdaag un Nei Yaahr. Nau saage die millich Inspectors die Schtell misse alle Daag gemischt warre, un der Mischt dauf net ewens in der Kiehbenn hoche bleiwe.

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-Florence Baver December 30, 1954 My grammy always said one should not bathe between Christmas and New Years, or one would get many boils that coming year. Now doctors say one cannot wash oneself often enough. Grammy also did not do the laundry between Christmas and New Years. Now many people do the laundry every few days with these“automatic”machines. If those old bad luck stories [associated with washing clothes] would be true, then many people would have hard luck. We also were not allowed to put on clean underwear between Christmas and New Years, or one would get a fever the coming year.

Now many people change socks and underwear every day to prevent sickness. My grandpap also did not clean out the stables between Christmas and New Years. Now the milk inspectors say the stables must be cleaned out daily and the manure pile is not even allowed to sit by the cow pens.

Grandpap was always so happy when the trees were coated with ice between Christmas and New Years. That would indicate the tree would yield much fruit that coming year. Now people cover trees with sacks to keep the cold (ice) off them.

Grammy did not under any circumstances sew between Christmas and New Years. She did not even allow us to sew doll clothes. She always said one would sew up the chicken’s backside, so they couldn’t lay eggs for the whole coming year.

Grandma and grandpap certainly did not live right. We younger people are much smarter. [We heard that before, right?] But grandpap was 89 when he passed away, and grammy became 90!

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EVENTS Winter Carnival at Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co #1 2440 Fairyland Rd. Saturday January 19, 4-10 p.m. Snow date January 20. Nightwind, Chinese Auction, Bake Sale, Bingo, theme baskets, games and good food! Free admission, public welcome. (1/17)

FOR SALE 1998 BMW 528i – Gray Sedan, 147,000 miles, Runs and looks great, $3800 OBO. Call 610-751-1147. (1/3) 3/4 Acre Lot - $69,900. Perked and probed, Hunter’s Hill Road. Germansville. Call 610767-5729 or 610-767-2645 (1/3) Brand New Wedding Dress.

Alfred Angelo style 1678 size 20. White with crystal accents.

Sash color is blue. Has not been altered or worn - With tags.

Priced: $749, asking $450 OBO. Call 610-401-3057, for photos email: americanbutterfly83@ yahoo.com (TN) Comic Book & Action Figure Collection For Sale – Approximately 5,000 comic books and 400 action figures. Mostly 1990’s Image/Spawn comics, includes rare collectible Todd McFarlane action figures. Will send list of comics/figures to serious inquiries. Please contact William at 570-751-8986 or ksixart@gmail.com (1/3) FIREWOOD/WOODCHIPS FOR SALE whole cord $180.00 smaller sizes and delivery available. Woodchips $10 a yard. For more information contact Jason 484-426- 3755.

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HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION:

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Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $49.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/19) Real Estate for Sale -Historic 1906 Treichlers School House + additions on 1 acre lot. Commercial w/radiant heat - propane. 3 phase power. Machine shop ready. 4347 2nd St. Treichlers. $150K. No realtors.

215-257-2544. Nestor@barolin. me (1/17) Rottweiler Pups for Sale.

AKC registered, German and American background, Family Raised, 1st shots, dewormed, dew claws and tails docked.

Available Dec 23rd. 610-4425991. Serious Inquiries only.

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HELP WANTED WANTED INSTRUCTORS: for NASD Adult Education Classes for Jan. 2013-early evening hours. Pilates, Yoga, Water Aerobics, Lifeguards, Zumba, Circuit Training/Weights, Spinning, Mid to Adv. Wood working, Digital Photography, Pottery and Cooking, Smart Phone and iPad Experts. Reply to Meg Schell, Coordinator at schellm@nasdschools.org or by calling the Community Education direct line at 610-262-9369.

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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 (12/19) Apartment -2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (1/17) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week.

Private and shared bathrooms.

Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Upcharge for A/C and onpremise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. & apts. $135-$175/week. Smoking on porches only, no pets. Shown by appointment only. Resident Manager. Call 610-760-0700.

(1/3) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (1/17)

SERVICES AVAILABLE Abzolute Enterprizez – Chimney Relining Specialists! - Cleanings, caps, waterproofing, repointing, new builds, stoves, etc… Small ad=savings! Fast, Friendly, Fair!

Call the Chimney Doc today!

Est. 1994 570-325-5727 (1/13) AVON - Interested in buying/ selling Avon. Buy products at demo prices, no inventory or minimum order needed. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: www.youravon.com/ lsymons or call Lucia 610-7670896 (6/12)

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

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Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-7679164. (12/19) H & L Reclaimed Lumber – Will dismantle and remove, or restore, your old barn, log or plank farmhouse. Check out our other services and our current inventory at www. hlreclaimedlumber.com or call 484-661-9358 (2/13) Marth's Disposal 610-2629021 or 610-842-5684 - We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! (12/19) Oil Heat Cleaning – Saves Money on Fuel – Service, Repair, Replace. All furnaces, boilers, water heaters, well water tanks. Plumbing Emergency 24/7 Call Anytime. 40 Years Mechanical Experience.

Domestic Water Coils Cleaned.

Bruce Beltz 610-759-5765 (4/13) 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. (12/20)

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Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570657-1063. (12/13)

WANTED Antiques Wanted Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items, sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (12/19) 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 (1/13) Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (12/20) 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 (12/19) 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. (1/3)

Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-7679135 (12/13) Wanted All Types of unwanted Metal Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job too big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime.

(12/6) WANTED VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS!! BUYING 1909 - 1975 SINGLES, STARS, COMMONS, SETS, ENTIRE COLLECTIONS - BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, BOXING NONE TOO SMALL, NONE TOO LARGE PAYING TOP DOLLAR! TODD 610-703-0790 (9/13) WANTED! YOUR USED GUNS OR GUN PARTS!!!

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

We buy, sell, trade and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rte. 873, Slatington PA 18080. 610-767-9046 (12/19)

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

Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-2687620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (1/3)

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We’re cutting back our spending...

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The Family Budget

Then save for it.

There’s a “bottom to every family’s pocketbook.” So, many families sit down and talk about money matters and ways they can work together to stay inside the family budget. One thing they talk about are the things the family needs: shelter, food, clothes and so on. After that, they can talk about things they want to have, but that are not truly necessary. They might put limits on spending any extra money or find ways to cut back a bit, if needed.

T F H C P C D C Y F A S P F E I E A

L D U A A U A Y X U M P I M R I S M

Brainstorming Ideas

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What things do families need to budget for? What things are nice to have or do, but are “extras” that they want? Read each item and circle “W” for things a family might want and “N” for things they need.

1. clothes 2. furniture 3. new toy 4. amusement parks 5. transportation 6. electricity 7. newer furniture 8. shelter 9. heat 10. savings 11. vacation

W W W W W W W W W W W

N N N N N N N N N N N

12. magazines 13. food 14. water 15. dinner out 16. family phone 17. computer 18. candy 19. extra car 20. cable T.V. 21. video games 22. taxes

W W W W W W W W W W W

N N N N N N N N N N N

Next, find and circle each word in the family’s house.

Our class got together to brainstorm ideas for ways kids can help with their family budgets. You can talk to your parents and choose which ideas might work for you!

W F A M I L Y P H O N E G Z P Y H D

V U U X J A D U D L S A V I N G S Y

A D X I Z D Q I G F H Q W H L U M A

A X W N A N B J I H E U C U P D G I

T J N J E T C Y R X Q T A V M P A D

I C Z R E K E E T T Z R N H N J Z E

O C O I Q J B R P V P A D W E O I O

N U W M W L A P O K U N Y E W M N G

T Q S R R B T Y S R U O K W F T J E

T V Z H L I X E I N S R E P U R B S

N G S E D N L C R I E T L E R J S I

U N T U V T K E T T M A E B N U C Z

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It’s always smart to start to stash a little extra cash away. You can start your own cash stash by doing small jobs for family, friends or neighbors. You might be able to do extra chores around the house.

Talk to your Mom or Dad to see if any of these ideas would “work” for you!

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S W N D E K S H G L P N I D R D T T

X T W S T C H Z V V A T C G E P K A

O O Q W A E X N F M R H I R Q N O X

A Y S H E L T E R T K M T Y L K N E

M O H E A T B S T X S K Y X M Q S S

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Read our ideas to fill in the crossword puzzle: Public 1. save extra __________ and put them in a jar 2. keep an eye out around town for thrifty __________ Library 3. rent a __________ instead of going to the theater 4. toss your __________ into the laundry every other day instead of every day 5. help your Mom and Dad by clipping __________ 6. update your card at your local __________ and take out books, DVDs, CDs 7. dress sensibly so you can keep the __________ at a reasonable temperature 8. help hand-wash your family __________ rather than taking it to the car wash 9. make your own ___________ rather than buying them from the school cafeteria 10. turn off the __________ when you leave a room Every penny 11. accept hand-me-down __________ (no complaints!) saved helps.

12. try and spend no more than 15 minutes when in the __________

Cash Stash!

S N G O H R D Z L R N I T O T S I K

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H V G F P U W L F U E T C Y I I J Q

deals

(Using Money Wisely)

Spend time at your library reading, playing games or using computers!

Little jobs add up to good “cents!”

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Wild Animals

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Print out our new puzzles: Budgeting for a Get-Together, and A New Year! Make sure you print out the newest reading log and certificate set: www.readingclubfun.com

Chitter did four extra chores this month to earn a little extra cash.

He made $12.75. Read Chitter’s list of jobs (that his parents gave him permission to do). Check off four chores that add up to $12.75. walk dog 75¢

shovel walk $5.00

clean out closet $4.50

dust the house

wash dishes

water plants $1.75

$1.25

$2.00

fold laundry $2.50

vacuum $3.25

wash windows $3.00

organize family CD/DVD collection $4.25

Hint: You might need a pencil and paper or a calculator to help add up the money.

There is more than one answer.

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Advertiser’s Index

Ace Diet Pill.............................. 23 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 41 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic....... 42 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 34 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 38 Bechtel’s Pharmacy................... 4 Becker Homes.......................... 40 Bethany Wesleyan................... 30 Birthday Coupon....................... 7 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 40 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 42 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 20 C&C Food Outlet..................... 15 Campton Funeral Home........ 19 Carl’s Service Center.............. 35 Century 21 - Shawn Correll..... 5 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 33 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 48 Clean Sweep..................12, 25, 39 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 18 Crystal Vision Center.............. 21 Customer One...................... 8, 33 D&F Leather............................. 10 David L. Hess........................... 31 Debbie Miller........................... 19 Deppe Memorial..................... 42 Don Hartwig............................... 4 Don Messinger......................... 40 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 31 Family Practice......................... 22 Frey & Co.................................... 2 G.D. Shupp............................... 40 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 12 Good Eye................................... 18 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 37 Henry’s Service Station.......... 32 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 32 Jason Hankee Plumbing......... 34 Klecknersville........................... 16 Kuhns Chiropractic................. 22

Larry’s Antiques...................... 17 Lehigh Valley Apparel.............. 7 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center......... 24 & 25 Lincoln Manor......................... 35 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 35 Lorrah’s........................................41 LT Country Garden...................16 Mack’s Tree Service................. 41 Mel Fritz Construction........... 40 Miller Supply........................... 31 Mint Home Improvement..... 41 Myers Contracting.................. 40 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 41 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 40 Northampton VFW.................... 4 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................... 22 Off The Wall.............................. 36 Painting & Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 33 Pastor Lundmark..................... 30 PDN Masonry.......................... 41 Phil & Son................................. 34 Phil Long Construction.......... 40 Precision Armaments............. 14 Realty Executives....................... 8 R.Snyder Insurance........... 14, 36 Richard B. Ryon ........................ 6 Ron Biechy................................ 33 Ron’s Handyman..................... 41 Rotary Club of Slatington........ 3 Rudy’s Home Services............ 32 Sheba-Do Graphix.................... 3 Silfies Fuel................................. 31 Slatington Beverage................ 13 Stress Relief Center................ 21 Sullivan................................ 11, 26 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 42 TCG Business Card................... 7 TCG Website............................ 20 The Village at Palmerton........ 27 Thomson’s Meat Market........ 10 Trees by Dave & Son............... 41 Veterans Discount Oil............. 48

W. Neff Auto............................... 3 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................... 2 Woodlawn Memorial Park.......19 Woodstone Country Club... 9, 47 Yons Construction................... 32

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