Town & Country Gazette July 16

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

I want to thank all of our friends, readers, and clients who came out to the open house on July 2. It turned out to be a nice event and it was great to meet everyone. I want to especially thank Linda from Linda’s Country Catering for her delicious food and Chris DeWalt from DeWalt’s Brewing Company for supplying beer samples. Next up, we are going to be planning our 30th Anniversary in October. Details will be coming shortly, so keep an eye on our Facebook page and future issues of the Gazette.

Thanks to our wonderful digital manager, Jeff, we also have a new look on our website, so make sure to check out townandcountrygazette. com for web exclusive content and other news features.

Finally, a big congratulations to the winner of our 5th Annual Coolest Treat contest, King Kone. It was a tight competition, but King Kone came out on top this year. Be sure to stop by for a cool treat this summer!

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AskUs@TownAndCountryGazette.com www.TownAndCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul and Lisa Prass―Publishers Joe Korba―Associate Publisher Tony Pisco―Art Director Danielle Tepper―Editor Kim Roman―Marketing Assistant Alice Wanamaker―Editorial Assistant Catherine Stroh―Staff Writer Donna Bachman―Accounting Manager Allison Tepper—Marketing Intern Erica Montes―Director of Creative Services The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published the first and third Thursday of the month. The Gazette does not assume responsibility for an ad beyond the cost of the ad itself; we cannot be responsible for typographic errors. We reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement thought to be offensive or not contributing to the needs of the community. Signed letters will be printed at the discretion of the editor. News items and ads should be submitted by 4 p.m. on the deadline date, located on the bottom of the front cover.

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Pg. 10 - Comm. Calendar Pg. 12 - Coolest Treat Pg. 27 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 28 - Blue Mountain’s Best Pg. 32 - Read On Pg. 36 - P.O.P. Pg. 43 - Classifieds

1st Annual LTAA Car Show Saturday, July 25, 2015 • 9 am-3 pm

Indian Trail Park 4548 Indian Trail Rd., Northampton, PA 18067 Craft Show/Flea Market DJ Peach Cobbler made by Pre-registration $10 Boy Scout Troop 62 Day of Show $15 Berlinsville FMI: Scott Spohn Please Stop by & e: spohnster1@aol.com Support our Troop Or visit www.ltaasports.org

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Give Me S’more Of Jesus

Submitted by EILEEN ROTH The Barnabas Outreach Ministry of Agape New Testament Fellowship will be sponsoring this year’s vacation Bible school called “Give Me S’more of Jesus.”

It will be held at the church, which is located at 5229 Rt. 873 in Schnecksville for only one night (Friday, July 31) from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will include all the things the children are used to participating in, like games, snacks, and crafts, but this year they will also experience going on a treasure hunt, a bonfire, and a sleepover.

VBS is open to all children from three years old (must be potty-trained) through 7th grade. This group will leave at 8 p.m. The campout is designed for children aged nine to 15. Parental permission is required. Those younger than nine are welcome to stay overnight, but must be accompanied by a parent. A time of worship with a worship band, a teaching, and a bonfire to roast hot dogs and make s’mores will be the highlights of the evening.

Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Departure is 10 a.m. Please pre-register and for more info, call Gloria at 610-767-0907 or Jessica at 610-767-7754. This event is free of charge.

Record-Breaking Monster Truck Coming To Bath

Submitted by NINA MARIE COSTA On Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Ram Truck brand sponsored monster truck, and GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record holder for the Fastest Speed For A Monster Truck, hitting a record speed of 99.10 miles per hour, Raminator will be making an appearance at Brown Daub, located at 7720 Bath Pike in Bath. Check out the power behind the wheels during the car crush at 1 p.m.

The Ram Truck brand sponsored monster truck lineup includes Raminator and Rammunition, sponsored since 2002. The entire line of Ram

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monster trucks are owned and operated by the Hall Brothers Racing Team based out of Champaign, Ill. In December 2014, Raminator and Driver Mark Hall broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record for the Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck, hitting a record speed of 99.10 miles per hour.

Raminator has been named Monster Truck Racing Association’s (MTRA) “Truck of the Year” a record seven times, while Mark Hall, driver of Raminator, has been named MTRA “Driver of the Year” eight times since 1996, and Crew Chief Tim Hall has been named MTRA “Mechanic of the Year” five times since 2006.

Penn State Extension Storm Response

Submitted by KELLY BOND Following last week’s funnel cloud, hail, high wind, and rain across the northern Lehigh Valley, Penn State Extension responded rapidly addressing the needs of our farm, and nonfarm, community. Resources were made ready as disaster response for a wide range of production agriculture needs. In addition to accessing several governmental response systems, Extension solicited their many partners across the Lehigh Valley and assembled a lengthy contact list for farmers needing supplemental day-labor.

Imagine the work confronted by a farm following this unexpected severe weather event.

On top of normal tasks, damages could impact livestock and their handling facilities, growing crops, trees, houses, utilities, machinery, and the workers employed on farms. Of note for this most recent storm is the burgeoning harvest of marketready sweet corn, tomatoes, flowers, and cherries.

Much of this crop was extensively damaged in the area impacted by this weather. Many farmers in the Lehigh Valley have benefited from Extension’s extensive educational effort on risk management tools such as crop insurance and the USDA NAP programs and will receive some level of insurance indemnity.

We are fortunate to live in a society with a reliable and sophisticated food system so, as consumers, we will hardly notice the impacts from these family farm losses. Unfortunately, some of our farm neighbors are still cleaning up and recovering a week following this June 30 weather. If a farmer is seeking assistance, they are reminded to contact their County Extension office.

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Meet The Staff What is your favorite coolest treat besides ice cream?

Your favorite ice cream alternative?

Alice Wanamaker, Joe Korba, Editorial Assistant: Associate Publisher: I actually prefer Italian ice to ice I love ice cream and there is no substitute! But if I had to pick cream, especially cherry. something, I'd say iced coffee with lots and lots of sugar.

Danielle Tepper, Editor: Donna Bachman, A large flavored iced coffee Accounting Manager: (hazelnut or French vanilla, preferably) or a fruity Rita’s misto. Watermelon and, of course, frozen Depends what kind of thirsty I am. piña coladas when available.

Kim Roman, Marketing Assistant: Frozen grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and black cherries. They cool me down when on the beach or picnicking. I also keep them handy to use in place of ice cubes to keep my libations Tony Pisco, colder a little longer without Art Director: It’s tough to not pick anything watering it down. besides ice cream for a coolest Allison Tepper, Marketing Intern: treat, but I guess I will go with frozen chocolate-covered banana I’d have to say any kind of fruit bites. There’s a fruit in there, so it’s smoothie, especially strawberry banana. healthier, right?

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: I usually skip ice cream altogether and go right for some Rita's Italian ice or gelato.

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Farmers To Receive Documentation Of USDA Services

Submitted by CYNTHIA WALTERS U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Bill Wehry reminds agricultural producers that FSA provides a receipt to customers who request or receive assistance or information on FSA programs. “If you visit our office, you’ll receive documentation of services requested and provided,” said Wehry. “It’s part of our mission to provide enhanced customer service for producers.

From December through June, FSA issued more

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than 327,000 electronic receipts.”

The 2014 Farm Bill requires a receipt to be issued for any agricultural program assistance requested from FSA, the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Rural Development (RD).

Receipts include the date, summary of the visit and any agricultural information, program and/or loan assistance provided to an individual or entity.

In some cases, a form or document—such as a completed and signed program enrollment form—serve as the customer receipt instead of a printed or electronic receipt. A service is any information, program or loan assistance provided whether through a visit, email, fax, or letter.

This announcement was made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past six years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer.

Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for ruralContinued on Page 9

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Farmers Continued from Page 8 made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. To learn more about FSA, visit www.fsa.usda.gov or to find your local USDA office, visit http://offices. usda.gov.

Local Attorneys Lecture At University Of Scouting

Submitted by ASHLEY EVANS Attorneys Stephen A. Strack and Keith W. Strohl of the law firm Steckel and Stopp recently participated as lecturers at the 2015 University of Scouting held at Lehigh Carbon Community College. The University of Scouting is presented periodically by the Minsi Trails Counsel of The Boy Scouts of America. The University of Scouting is nearly a full day program containing a variety of lectures and presentations relevant to the scouting community. The Attorneys participated in a lecture series on estate planning and related issues. The presentation was much appreciated by the participants.

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Monday, July 27 – Hot Beef Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes

Friday, July 17 – Poor Man’s Lobster, Mac and Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes

Tuesday, July 28 – Chicken Fingers, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots

Saturday, July 18 – Smoked Sausage and Eggs Sunday, July 19 – Ham and Eggs

Wednesday, July 29 – Baked Sausage, Mashed Potatoes and Corn

Monday, July 20 – Hot Meatloaf Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes

Thursday, July 30 – Smoked Pork Chops, Filling and Corn

Tuesday, July 21 – Taco Salad

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Friday, July 31 – Fantail Shrimp, Baked Potato and a Salad Sunday, August 2 – Sausage Patties and Eggs Monday, August 3 – Hot Chicken Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes Tuesday, August 4 – Marinated Chicken Breast, Wild Rice and Green Beans Wednesday, August 5 – Hot Pork Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes.

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Community Calendar SPREAD THE WORD: The Blue Mtn. Town & Country Gazette is pleased to offer listings at no charge to you for FREE community events, programs, and meetings.

This space is limited and reserved for those events that offer 100% free attendance and participation. If you would like to list your free event, please mail/email it to us or drop it at our office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Placing your yard sale/flea market classified ad is easy too! Just visit our website at www. townandcountrygazette.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com EVERY SATURDAY • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m.

• Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m.

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FMI 610-760-9009.

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

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

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

• Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m. FMI 610-837-7426.

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

• Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

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

• Individualized Basic Computer

Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207.

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

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

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

Sunday, July 19 • Ice Cream Social at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton from 6-8:30 p.m.

Concert in the park begins at 7.

Thursday, July 23

• Community Meal at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton from 4-6 p.m.

Saturday, July 25

• St. John’s UCC Howertown, 22 Atlas Road, Northampton. Bestselling author Howard Storm will be signing books at 7 p.m.

Friday, August 7

• Indoor yard sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9

• Northampton County 4-H Fair, 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth. Open to the public.

Food, fun, displays, animals, etc. For more info, 610-746-1970 weekdays or 610-759-9859 during the event.

Saturday, August 8

• Indoor yard sale at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, September 19

• Northampton Class of ’65 Class Reunion. For more info: 610-4400348.

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Slatington Baptist Church News

Submitted by WENDY LEVAN Vacation Bible School will be held at the church at 509 Main Street in Slatington. Our week of Bible School runs July 19 through 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be classes for all ages and will include Bible lessons, singing, crafts, games, and refreshments.

A Summer Youth Pastor is now serving the congregation and reaching out to local teens.

Please check our website at www.slatingtonbaptist. org for upcoming events.

Free Clothing Days are being scheduled for August. If you have clothing you would like to donate, please drop it off at the church the week of August 3. Distribution will be the week of August 10.

Our Sunday School department is planning to start a Spanish speaking Sunday School class in September. If you or someone you know would appreciate such a class, please call or visit our church Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m.

For more information for any of these ministry opportunities, please call Pastor James LeVan at 610-767-6276.

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Happy Birthday Traci Meckes - July 10 Gage Green - 16

Neffs Resident Graduates From Lancaster Bible College

Submitted by RENEE CROWE Francis Robert Burns III of Neffs graduated Friday, May 8 from Lancaster Bible College (LBC) with a Bachelor of Science in Bible Degree with a concentration in Christian Life and Ministry at LBC’s May commencement ceremony held in Lancaster. Burns III was among the 348 graduates who received degrees or certificates from the college at its four graduation ceremony sites.

Lancaster Bible College is a premier academic institution offering a full range of collegiate programming from non-credit biblical enrichment courses, to undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs. Since 1933, the college has prepared both traditional students and adult learners to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. LBC’s graduates are geographically and culturally diverse, serving as ministry leaders worldwide. For more information, visit www.lbc.edu.

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King Kone 2015 Coolest Treat Winner

T CCOOLES REA

By CATHERINE STROH ongratulations to the 2015 Coolest Treat winner, King Kone of Whitehall, sweeping up a majority of the votes at 20 out of 86! A lot of pride, passion, and history are a part of the 25-year business, all components that make the independently-owned shop a huge success with its many loyal customers.

King Kone has recently switched hands to Rick Safi, however the previous owner, Charlie Nemeth of Schnecksville, is now the manager and still as passionate as ever about the place.

Nemeth opened King Kone in September of 1990 after growing tired of landscaping. When Nemeth bought his landscaping business, the man who sold him Christmas trees sold ice cream at Ice Cream World at the time and told him about it. So he headed over out of curiosity and wound up getting shown the ropes, watching them make waffle cones, and helping out. “That’s sort of how it started; I didn’t want to do landscaping for the rest of my life,” he said. His mother had always wanted to open an ice cream

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store but never wanted to take the chance.

When a space opened up at the then-brand new strip mall where King Kone currently resides, Nemeth decided to “give it a whirl and see what happens.”

So what makes a great, successful ice cream parlor? For one, quick, speedy service.

King Kone prides itself on providing the fastest service. When ON THE the lines get long in the summer, Nemeth COVER makes sure there are always plenty of employees on hand, which the customers always appreciate.

According to Nemeth, “That’s been our motto for the last 15-20 years: Get ‘em in, get ‘em out.” Nemeth figures if customers see a line out the door, they’re going to go somewhere else. King Kone’s regular loyal customers know at this point that it will only take a couple minutes until they get their cool treats.

What else keeps the customers coming back for more? Quality. At King Kone, they make their waffle cones fresh daily and they have carried Leiby’s ice cream for more than 20 years and now also offer

Nelson’s. King Kone’s water ice is “better than Rita’s!” according to Nemeth. King Kone doesn’t exactly have any popular specialty items, but that’s because Nemeth says they don’t need to. With four different soft serve machines, plus yogurt, sugar free items, and 64 flavors of hard ice cream, there’s a tasty favorite available for everyone through the doors of King Kone.

For the convenience of the customers, King Kone is also open all year round. So if it’s snowing and you’re craving a hot fudge sundae, King Kone is there for you.

Nemeth understands the importance in running a business right, in being accessible and available to the customers.

Customers not only want to see the kids that are employed there, but the one who employs them as well, and Nemeth gets that. “You have to goof around with people, they want to see the owner here, they want to talk to you.”

So with all this passion, the big question for Nemeth is, why sell the place? “I can’t do this my whole life; sooner or later, it has to come to an end,” he said. But the transition hasn’t quite hit him yet, since he’ll still be managing King Kone for the next few years. He wasn’t looking to leave, but he was made an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Still, he says “the people keep me coming back.

It’s awesome, the people I’ve been working with over the years, the customers. It’s more like a family-type place. Like George from Cheers, everybody knows your name. You hear about all the people who can’t stand their jobs; this was never the case.”

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40 Years Ago ...

Submitted by MICHAEL ANTHONY Here are the top 10 songs that we were listening to in 1975:

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St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT There will be no clothing giveaway in July. The next one is scheduled for August 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. Youth group for 13 to 25-year-olds is at 7:30 p.m. Both programs go all summer long.

You can register for our Vacation Bible School which will be held from August 3 through 7, this year’s program is entitled “Hometown Nazareth.”

Experience this fun hands-on Bible times event.

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city as Jesus might have known it as a kid. For more information, you may contact the church or Mary at 484-695-7476.

We will be packing school backpacks to distribute to area school children. If you would like to help by supplying items, please contact Pastor Bill or check out our website for a list of items.

We would like to remind you of our different Bible Studies held Monday mornings at 10 a.m.

Be sure to check out our website and Facebook for dates on fundraisers, such as hoagies, pierogies, and dinners.

We continue to collect cell phones, used ink cartridges, aluminium cans, Turkey Hill milk caps, and used clothing. All items may be dropped on the porch.

Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.

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The Slatedale Emerald Lions Club will be serving hot dogs & hamburgers. Slatedale Fire Police will be serving pierogies and French fries. Slatedale Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will be serving funnel cake & waffles & ice cream.

For more information, visit www.citizensfirecoslatedale.com/Coming-Events.html.

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Siegfried Railroad Station Open To Visitors

Submitted by IRENE URBAN The Siegfried Railroad Station, home of the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors Sunday, July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton. The station is a museum housing artifacts from the Northampton area. A special exhibit this year is on pharmacies.

The society has several fundraisers each year to help with the continuing restoration of the station.

Its annual mum sale is going on at this time. Mums can be ordered at the station on the third Sunday of July and August when the station is open or by calling 610-767-8420 or 610-262-4748. Deadline for placing the orders is Tuesday, September 1. The mums will be available for pickup on Saturday, September 12 at the station.

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St. Paul’s Schoolhouse 150th Anniversary Celebration

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT You won't want to miss the celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. Paul's Schoolhouse near St. Paul's UCC of Indianland at 787 Almond Road in Lehigh Township. The event will be held Saturday, August 1 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in St. Paul's Fellowship Hall. Journey back 150 years to the Civil War and learn how Dr. Peters treated battle wounds. He will display the tools used years ago. Experience the confederate reenactment. Bring your family for a

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Bethany Wesleyan Church News

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Vacation Bible School, July 27 to 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages three through completed grade 6.

Register online at www.bethanywes.org.

Hunter Education Class, Saturday, August 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Must register online at www.pgc.state.pa.us to attend.

Through These Hands Fabulous Fall Fest, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If interested in renting a spot for this craft show, please contact Dorene at throughthesehands@juno.com or call 610-428-2786 for more information.

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 and 10:45 a.m. in the 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 610-767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.

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Submitted by JOAN FONTANA St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. starting August 24 and continuing through November 16. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. St. John’s has been offering these groups since 2010. This latest cycle features all-new videos, updated just this past summer 2014. To find out more, call St. John’s at 570-3869960.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL Free blood pressure screenings will be offered by the PA Dept. of Health at the library on July 31 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The library is hosting The Sweet Spot diabetes lecture series, held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. This month’s will be July 29; the topic for the month is “The ABC’s of Diabetes.”

The lecture is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. The library is holding a children’s reading incentive program for the summer. For every 10 books read, the child will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. This program will coincide with the McDonald’s reading program. When a child reads 10 books, they fill out a book mark with the titles, have it signed by the librarians, and then go to McDonald’s for a free happy meal.

The Wonderful World of Wildlife summer story hour is held Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. and is open to children ages three to fifth grade. The last program will be August 5.

The library is raffling off a Lottery Basket. Tickets are $2. The winner will be drawn at the Library’s Chinese Auction on Friday, September 25.

The library is interested in forming an adult book club that would meet once a month. Topics and time have yet to be decided. If you are interested and would like to be involved in the planning process, please contact the library.

The library’s 19th annual Chinese Auction is scheduled for Friday, September 25 at the Diamond Fire Co. Social Hall. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items and gift certificates or baskets with a value of a least $20.

Items can be dropped off at the library.

The library has three very large display windows. If you or your organization would like to fill one, please contact the library.

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

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

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

For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com.

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PBA’s Endorsed Trade Program currently includes 117 technical programs from 30 different schools throughout the state and continues to grow every year.

Chris Warren, Chair of the PBA Workforce Training and Education Committee, is excited by the explosion of growth and development seen in the program.

“Our decade-long development of the program has produced an outstanding outline of expectations, as well as setting a high standard of education for successful workforce-focused programs in our Pennsylvania Career Technology Schools,” he said.

Endorsement of a trade program involves a thorough review and evaluation by people working in the construction industry using criteria established by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The program is also recognized by the Department of Education and endorsed by the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators. Endorsement ensures that trade programs meet high standards of performance and will properly prepare students for a career in the industry with foundational knowledge in the building trades.

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NCC-PASR Presents 2015 Awards

L-R, Kim Borden, Phil Spaziani, Beverly Kirk, Autumn Mineo, Suzanne Moyer, and Gabriela Strunk.

Submitted by RUBY IFKOWITZ Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Smiles, pride, and applause filled the room at (NCC-PASR) held its annual awards luncheon. the Northampton Community Center on June Continued on Page 23 18 as the Northampton County Chapter of the

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Continued from Page 22 All these awards fall within the domain of the association’s Educational Support Committee with the goal of supporting public education within Northampton County.

The first award, a $500 scholarship, was presented to Autumn Mineo by NCC-PASR Past President Ruby Ifkowitz. Autumn, a granddaughter of Christine Marsh, recently graduated from Easton Area High School and will be attending Smith College in Northampton, Mass. The recipient of this award must be a child, grandchild, or greatgrandchild of a member of the chapter and must be either a senior at a public high school in Northampton County or a graduate of such a school who is a student at an institution of higher education.

Phil Spaziani presented this year’s Lauretta Woodson Awards, given annually through the state PASR to recognize both an educator and a support professional who have exhibited creativity, initiative, or productivity relevant to the learning process and growth of children.

After being introduced by Steve Furst, Principal of Easton Area Middle School, Beverly Kirk, a reading specialist, and Gabriela Strunk, a paraprofessional in ESL classroom, received these

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awards. Each received $100 along with a plaque and medal commemorating their achievement.

JoAnn Bailey, both a former NCC-PASR President and a former District 2 Director, surprised Phil Spaziani with a special PASR Commendation for his service to education and to PASR. Frank Kovacs, Chair of the Educational Support Committee, introduced the recipients of this year’s William C. Pfeffer, Jr., Educational Grant. This award of $500 went to Kim Borden, a librarian, and Suzanne Moyer, an art teacher, both at Plainfield Elementary School in the Pen Argyl School District. They showed a video of the creation and use of Bubble Room which they created using the grant money; it was used by all grades to study undersea life.

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“For seniors, it’s not what’s on their plate that matters most at mealtime, it’s who is at the table with them,” said Boline, owner of the local Home Instead Senior Care office. “When seniors share meals with a companion, they have a better mealtime experience, both nutritionally and emotionally.”

Almost 75 percent of the people surveyed said they only sit down for a family meal with senior loved ones for special occasions, events or holidays. They say a big part of the problem is time, both not having enough of it and conflicting schedules.

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Sunday Dinner Continued from Page 24 meals, the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels America (up to $20,000 total through July 31) for each person who commits to regularly scheduling family dinners at SundayDinnerPledge.com. Pledging to have a sitdown dinner with loved ones will help to ensure other seniors will have a quality meal, friendly visit, and safety check through Meals on Wheels programs across the country.

“We hope families will make the pledge to either revive or begin new mealtime traditions

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4-H Invites You To The Fair Submitted by JANICE MARTIN Summer brings fair time! The Northampton County 4-H Fair will be held Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9. This is an annual event held at the Northampton County 4-H Center at 777 Bushkill Center Road in Nazareth. 4-Hers from around the county attend and exhibit their completed 4-H projects and have fun. It’s family fun for everyone! Admission and parking are free.

Friday hosts the Beef event and Rabbit Hopping Demonstration. Saturday opens with the Swine Event, followed by Sheep and Goats, Community Event, and then the Alpaca Event. The evening starts with a Fashion Show, the Best In Show Awards Presentations. The Cake Walk follows and the evening ends with family games for everyone.

Sunday hosts the horse show and the famous 4-H Center Chicken BBQ, starting at noon.

Saturday also has a very special Community Event planned from noon until 3 p.m. Come meet and pet ponies, rabbits, and other animals.

Learn crafts that are fun. Do make-it and take-it projects. Free and open to the public. Come learn about 4-H. There will also be a trip down memory lane with old slides being shown in the display

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During all of the events, the food stands are open with mouth-watering goodies. There is a Silent Auction featuring many wonderful items all donated to benefit the 4-H Fair. The display hall is always open for viewing of the exhibits and displays.

For more information and the time schedule for this three-day event, please visit extension.psu. edu/4-h/counties/northampton. You may also call 610-746-1970 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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4-H is open to all youths ages eight to 18. It offers over 150 hands-on learning opportunities with an emphasis on leadership, life skills, and community awareness. 4-H also offers a Cloverbud program for youths ages five to eight. For more information on the 4-H program, call Brad Kunsman at 610746-1970 weekdays.

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Carmen is a spunky little thing. She loves to play, but really loves to be pet and cuddled. She is extremely affectionate and just wants to be with you all the time.

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Contact peaceablekittens@yahoo.com for more info about this kitten and the adoption process. Do not call the shelter, as they have no info about her. Potential adopters will need to complete an application and provide proof of vaccinations and spay/neuter for other animals living in the home. If you rent, please also provide a copy of your rental agreement showing pet allowance. Please bring your own carrier.

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Blue Mountain’s Best Turning Point of Lehigh Valley

By Danielle S. Tepper As told by Sharon Vidmar McCarthy, Development & Public Relations Director The statistics are overwhelming: On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. One in three women and one in four men have been victims of physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime. Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime. And on a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. (www. ncadv.org/learn/statistics) For Lehigh Valley residents who desperately need safety and support, their only place to call is Turning Point.

-------------------------------------------“The most dangerous point in an abusive relationship is the day the woman decides to leave.”

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Turning Point of Lehigh Valley began in 1977 by a group of volunteers who knew, through word of mouth, that there were women in the area who needed an outlet. They set up a tag-team hotline out of their own houses and dubbed themselves Mayday (as in the emergency distress signal).

The following year, it was incorporated as an official nonprofit organization and became known as Turning Point.

Their mission: To eliminate domestic violence in the Lehigh Valley through empowerment, education and engagement.

37 years later, though the need is great and the importance even greater, it is still the only resource that offers a helping hand and a safe place to sleep to those in Northampton and Lehigh County.

“I think when most people think of Turning Point, they think ‘shelter,’ but the organization does so much more than that,” explained Sharon Vidmar McCarthy, Development & Public Relations Director for Turning Point. “For me, that’s a primary message that, yes, the shelter is so critical and such an important part of what we do, but we do a lot on the prevention side and that’s good for people to know.”

Turning Point is a member of the Pennsylvania Coalition

Winners of a poster contest put on by Turning Point Prevention Educators at Marvine Elementary School in Bethlehem, where they presented a program on bullying and healthy relationships. The kids were presented with a bag of toys for their efforts.

Against Domestic Violence (PCADV: www.pcadv.org). There are currently 75 domestic violence assistance programs across the state and 43 domestic shelters. Turning Point’s shelter (located in an undisclosed location for safety purposes) is meant for short-term emergency stays only. It has 29 beds available for women and children, plus seven cribs, creating a capacity number of 37, all of which are currently filled as of press time.

“I think it’s important to note that we also provide services for men. If a man is in an unsafe situation, we have arrangements with nearby hotels to take them in.

Safety is our primary concern. Statistics show that more women need the help, but men do too,” said McCarthy. “We also provide services for the LGBT community as well and we have begun to expand on that. Transgender individuals may come to us. The thing about domestic violence is that it knows no race, creed, social economics, or sexual orientation. It’s truly across the board. There is violence in all relationships and our staff is fully trained in how to best support everyone.”

The model Turning Point follows for its staff is called “trauma informed,” which McCarthy says is just a way to say that they try to keep all kinds of abuse—physical, sexual, financial, emotional, spiritual—in the forefront of their minds and recognize that an abused person could be suffering in a variety of ways.

The backgrounds of those who come to Turning Point are

---------------------------“On average, it takes seven attempts for someone to leave their abuser for good."

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vastly different, but their experience with Turning Point is pretty similar. And it all starts with that first phone call, that decision that today’s the day to seek help.

“The most dangerous point in an abusive relationship is the day the woman decides to leave,” said McCarthy. “The abuser feels threatened, and that results in injuries. Or maybe the woman is followed. But it’s important for them to know that they have somewhere to go and they should get themselves out of that environment as quickly as possible.”

Turning Point has a 24/7 hotline (610-437-3369) which is answered by professionals trained to assess the situation. If a caller feels they are in danger, or in an unsafe situation, or is just starting to consider leaving, that number is available to them to call any time day or night. If necessary, the operator may tell the caller to hang up and dial 911 instead. Or they will tell them to come to the shelter immediately. Those who come don’t even need to pack a bag; everything they need will be supplied for them—they just need to get there.

There is a thorough screening process upon arrival. If medical attention is required, Turning Point works closely with a nearby St. Luke’s Hospital to ensure that medical care is available. The day after their arrival, they are assigned a case worker and a counselor. They go through a series of questions to determine what should be the next move.

“In some situations, they might decide to go stay with family. Maybe they’re waiting to hear if they got a job, maybe they want to leave the area but can’t, or they feel compelled to go back to him,” said McCarthy. “On average, it takes seven attempts for someone to leave their abuser for good, and there are a multitude of reasons why that we’ve all researched.”

If the abused decides to stay in the shelter, they have 30 days, but McCarthy said there are exceptions to that when need be. During that time, they become members of the shelter family. They’re allowed to leave, to see their kids after school, to go shopping, but they also chip in to the operation.

“You’re not here to sleep all day,” laughed McCarthy.

“Everyone gets assignments. You’re not a prisoner here, but you do help out. It’s considered to be a place where everyone

Verizon Wireless executives presented a check for $40,000 to Turning Point for their Community Outreach efforts at this year's Champagne & Chocolate fundraising event on May 7. L-R: Dan Reavy; Director of Government Relations & External Affairs for Verizon, Diane Zanetti; Executive Director for Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, Laurie Brey; Turning Point Board President, Jim Martin; Lehigh County District Attorney, and Sheldon Jones; Director of Public Relations for Verizon.

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pitches in to keep it a safe and peaceful environment.”

There’s even a curfew to ensure safety, so if you don’t come back, they know that something may have happened and will look into it.

“Safety is paramount to everything,” said McCarthy said. “And confidentiality is very strict here; everything is protected and anonymous. The security of our clients depends upon it.”

Everything received upon arrival is theirs to keep to act as a starter kit if they do decide to leave; towel, pillow, blanket, toiletries, etc. Counselors work with the women and children, there are staff members who will accompany them to court as moral support, and Turning Point works with local law enforcement as well.

“We’re training local police departments to know what to look for when they answer a domestic violence call,” explained McCarthy. “If a woman answers ‘yes’ to a certain number of questions, they’re supposed to contact us. It’s called the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP). Often times, the gut response is, ‘oh, everything’s fine’ when the cops show up and the neighbors are peeking out their windows.”

Even with all they provide, McCarthy admits that sometimes it’s still not enough: “We can’t tell her what to do and sometimes it doesn’t always work. With all of today’s technology, there’s no way to completely cut yourself off from someone if you’re not determined to do so. It has to be her choice. Our job is to simply empower her to make that choice, one way or the other. But to me, the question shouldn’t be, ‘Well, why doesn’t she just leave?’ but, ‘Why does our society permit the abuse to continue?’”

To combat that, Turning Point also participates in community outreach programs for prevention education and medical advocacy, which includes visiting schools to stress the long-term ramifications of bullying to kids.

“Even teen dating violence has escalated over the years,” she said. “With social media and cell phone stalking and sexting—there’s so much going on that we have to really explain to them the boundaries of healthy versus unhealthy relationships and how to know if what you may be experiencing could be considered abuse.”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, but it competes heavily for publicity with breast cancer awareness. Their signature events are “Champagne & Chocolate” held annually in May which raised $22,000 this year and a candlelight vigil in October.

All of their efforts have an indelible impact on those who require them. “We’ve had people tell us that we saved their lives and it always gives me goosebumps,” said McCarthy.

“The most important thing we tell people is that they need to have the courage to help, to be advocates and ambassadors for awareness. Be on the lookout for friends and family members in trouble. We want to get those people into a safe place, so they can be strong and live a healthy life. Turning Point is that place for them.”

To learn more about Turning Point and how you can help their efforts, visit www.turningpointlv.org.

If you or someone who know is in immediate danger of violence, please call 911 or Turning Point’s 24/7 hotline at 610-437-3369. Turning Point also has Rural Advocates who offer counseling/advocacy services in the Easton, Bath-Nazareth, and Slate Belt areas. Those needing services may call for meeting times/places. Call 610-4373369, 24 hours a day or toll-free at 877-438-4957.

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ennifer McMahon brings readers a classic ghost story with a twist in her 2014 novel The Winter People. McMahon will have you guessing and hanging on by a thread, chilled to Read On the bone, and on the edge of your seat until the book’s end.

West Hall, Vermont has always been a tiny town filled to the brim with legends, secrets, and folklore. What seems to be a curse has always haunted the town, centered around the death of the diary of Sara Harrison Shea. Sara’s diary Sara Harrison Shea, who was found murdered describes events leading up to and after the in 1908 just months after the tragic death of her death of her daughter, Gertie, and right before little girl, Gertie. Fast-forward to present day, her own death. Ruthie simultaneously learns of 19-year-old Ruthie lives in the same farmhouse the bone-chilling world and happenings in 1908 with her mother, Alice, and little sister, Fawn. involving desperate acts such as bringing the When Ruthie’s mother mysteriously goes dead back to life (sleepers as they are known missing, she searches the old house for clues as), and unearths secrets in the present regarding Alice’s strange disappearance, which regarding her home, her mother, and even leads her to discover some disturbing items, Continued on Page 33 among them a gun, two strangers’ wallets, and

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The Winter People flip-flops between three main narrators: Sara Harrison Shea from the past, Ruthie in the present, and a woman named Katharine from the present who finds her way into the story as well. Each perspective collides wonderfully, upping the suspense and the shudders with each and every page, leading to a fantastic climax and what I thought to be a very good ending. McMahon makes one ponder, how far would you go to bring back the person you love? To what degree would you sacrifice? Also, what terrible consequences may come from meddling between the two worlds of living and dead? “Madness is always a wonderful excuse, don’t you think? For doing terrible things to other people.”

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Northampton Students Place Fifth At Business Competition

Submitted by ANITA MATEYAK More than 12,000 of America’s best and brightest high school students traveled to Chicago to step up to the challenge as they showcased their talents as future business leaders and vied for the opportunity to win more than $165,000 cash awards.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) held its FBLA National Leadership Conference from June 27 to July 3.

Participants from across the United States and three other continents attended this exciting conference to enhance their business skills, expand their networks, and participate in more than 75 business and business-related competitive events.

Evan Chuss and Nathaniel Treichler from Northampton Area High School received national recognition at the FBLA Awards of Excellence Program on July 2. Chuss and Treichler competed in the Entrepreneurship event and brought home 5th place. These two students competed against an estimated 162 teams at the national level, 85 teams at the state level, and 30 teams at the regional level. At the NLC, the students were required to

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Current Obsessions: Summer TV, Vol. 1

It’s sometimes really hard to pick just one topic per issue, given how absorbed I can get into pop culture on a daily basis. The thing about entertainment is that it’s always evolving and changing and flowing; what was big news an hour ago is old news in even less time. So it’s hard to keep up with when you only publish every other week. However, the nice thing about writing your own column versus receiving an assignment is that it’s up to you how you want to spend your time. I’ve had a handful of ideas over the past couple of issues and rather than spew on about just one, it’s time to do a little round-up of my current obsessions―and because that would take the length of this entire book, I’ve narrowed it down strictly to television.

Specifically, summer television since options are limited but nonetheless entertaining. This may very well carry over to next issue, so stay tuned!

Younger | Season 1 | TV Land The first season of TV Land’s attempt at the New York City sitcom came to a close on June 9. I had started watching on a whim; I’d been watching Friends re-runs on TV Land and kept seeing commercials for it over and over. Their persistence worked, because even though they were already airing episode three that night, I added it to my TiVo list. It’s from the creator of “Sex and the City” and stars Sutton Foster (Bunheads), that cute notactually-gay guy from “The Following,” Lizzie McGuire herself, and the mean lady from Beethoven’s 2nd. Millennials to moms will probably get a kick out of it. (Based on my two latter cast descriptions, I’m clearly in the right age group.) From the IMDb summary and written by TV Land: “Follows 40-year-old Liza (Foster), a suddenly single mother who tries to get back into the working world, only to find out it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at her age. When a chance encounter with a 20-something guy at a bar convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26―with the help of a makeover, courtesy of her best friend Maggie (Mazar). Armed with new confidence, she lands a job as an assistant to the temperamental Diana (Shor) and teams up with her new coworker and fellow 20-something Kelsey (Duff) to make it in the career of her dreams.” I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this show. It’s fast-paced, witty, and funny. I fully recommend catching up before season 2 returns in the winter of 2016!

Orange is the New Black | Season 3 | Netflix The same weekend that had me glued to my seat during Jurassic World is also when I binged (i.e. sat in my basement like a hermit for endless hours every day) the third season of Netflix’s breakout prison dramedy. I’ve spoken to a lot of people who have claimed to give OITNB a try and “just couldn’t get into it.” I don’t understand those people. I will admit that the series probably wouldn’t survive if it was formatted as a typical weekly primetime show, because it definitely doesn’t move fast enough for that. If it’s your least favorite character’s turn to get their backstory

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exposition, you’d be likely to tune out.

But that’s why Netflix is such an awesome platform for TV in this digital era. 12 episodes are so easily consumed over the span of a week or less and viewers are SO hungry for more when those episodes pass and they can’t view any more new ones until an entire year later. It can be torture.

At least when “The Walking Dead” ends in February, I know I only have to wait another ...

8 months (wow, that sounds long!) instead of 12. This season had its high and low points. They’ve started to paint Piper as a sort of insufferable monster, but they also focused on some characters who until this point had just been background noise in the grand scheme of life at Litchfield. The internet is freaking out over the discovery of Ruby Rose, the androgynous and beautiful Aussie whose character of Stella became a romantic interest for Piper. And what stands out for me had nothing at all to do with character development, but the final scene in which (SPOILER ALERT), they all seemed to experience such absolute delight in their fleeting moments of freedom while swimming in that lake. How something so simple can become so joyous really illustrated how much we take our freedom for granted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:30 a.m.

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

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

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

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Walnutport Seventh Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Zion Evang. Lutheran Church 1904 Main, Northampton W, N, 9:00 A.M. 610-261-1812 Zion Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

KEY:

W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, HA – Handicapped Accessible, BS – Bible Study, SG – Study Group

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Touch of Dutch 25 Yuli, 1963 Wiffel vun eich Leser hen ausgschaalt mit me Ebbel-schaeler? Des iss en Toul, as in baut yedre Heemet zu finne waar Yaahre zerick, wie die Leit als Lattwarrick selvert gekocht hen. Es waare hunnerde vun Leit am Volksfescht, as Indresse genumme hen, wie die Mary L. gewisse hot, wie die alde Ebbel-schaeler un Kasche-ausschteener schaffe. Fer viel Leit waar des es erscht Mol, as sie sei Lewes so ebbes gsehne hen. Sell haldt awwer aa aus fer viel vun unsere Pa. Deitsche Leit.

Mir hen en Ebbel-schaeler bei unsere Collection uffem Schpeicher. Wann mer des Leit weise, wie‘s schafft, hen schunt so viel vun unsere deitsche Leit, as graad do in daerre Gegend gebore sin, gsaagt des waer‘s erscht Mol, as sie so‘n Ebbelschaeler gsehne hedde schaffe.

Des waar awwer net en Deitscher, as die Maschien ausgschafft hot fer‘s erscht Mol. Eener David Goodell in Nei Hamschir hot des Ding ausschtudiet. Des hot schpeeder en grosser Mann gewe, net weil er en Ebbel-schaeler ge-invendt hot, awwer weil er Gowenier iss warre vun Nei Hamschir. Der Ebbel-schaeler iss ge-invendt warre baut 1860.

Der Kasche-ausschteener iss graad so indresding zu de Leit am Volksfescht. Die Mary hot baut vier Schteener dart ghatt un yederer waar bissel annerscht un hot annerscht gschafft.

Des sin so viel Sache gemacht warre Yaahre zerick fer die Fraa vum Haus. Nemm die Graut-howwel zum Beischpiel. Mer hen schunt baut fimf differende sadde Graut-howwel gschene. Awwer ee Ding, as net ausgschafft iss warre fer die Hausfraa Yaahre zerick, wie sie so viel Brot backe hot misse fer die Familye, waar ebbes fer Brotdeeg Continued on Page 41

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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 40 schaffe. Des waar en hadder Tschabb abbardich, wann die Maed des lanne hen misse zu duh, so wie mei Memm. Sie hot mir als verzehlt, sie hot aafange misse so Tschabs duh. Sie hot als gsaagt ihre Bruder, der Louie, hett als der Deeg in die Schpielschissel in vier Deeler gschnidde mit em Butscher-messer, so as sie der Deeg besser hendle hett kenne an ihrer Elt. Fer was hot niemand nix ge-invendt fer die Hausfraa fer Brotdeeg schaffe?

-Florence Baver July 25, 1963 How many readers peeled with an apple peeler?

This is a tool that was to be found in almost every home years ago, when the people used to cook apple butter themselves. There were hundreds of people at the [Kutztown] Folk Festival that took interest when Mary L. showed them how the apple peeler and the cherry pitter worked. For some people it was the first time in their life they saw such a thing. That also holds for many Pa. Dutch people. We have an apple peeler in our collection on the attic. When we show people how it works, so many of our Dutch people, that were born right here in this region, already have said this was the first time that they saw an apple peeler working.

However it was not a Dutch man that build the machine that worked out for the first time. One David Goodell [1834 – 1915] in New Hampshire figured this thing out. Later he became an important man, not because he invented the apple peeler, but because he became governor of New Hampshire [1889 – 1891]. The apple peeler was invented about 1860.

The cherry pitter is just as interesting to the people at the Folk Festival. Mary had four cherry pitters there and each was different and each worked differently. There are so many things

that were made for the lady of the house years ago. Take the cabbage cutter, for example [used in making sauerkraut]. We have already seen about five different types of cabbage cutters. But one thing that was not created for the house wife years ago, when she had to bake so much bread for the family, was something to knead the bread dough. This was a hard job, especially when the girls needed to learn to do this, just like my mom.

She used to tell me she had to begin doing such jobs. She always said her brother, Louie, used to cut the dough in four pieces with a butcher knife in the dish pan, so she could better handle the dough at her age. Why hasn’t someone invented something for the housewife to knead the bread dough?

-Larry Gradwohl

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EVENTS 9th Annual Giant Yard Sale—Friday, August 14, 10-5/ Saturday, August 15, 8-2/Sunday, August 16 DISCOUNT DAY, 12-2. Franklin Township Vol. Fire Co. 2440 Fairyland Road, Lehighton. Chinese auction, refreshments, bake sale.

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(8/6) 10th Anniversary Yard Sale in Danielsville—Heritage Village, 40 families. Continued to July 17-18 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rt. 946/ Mountain View Drive and Butternut to Municipal to Heritage. (7/16) 35th Annual Block Party: Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18; Sunday July 19, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co. at 2440 Fairyland Road in Lehighton. Live bands each night. Seafood dinner Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Fireworks Saturday. Large Chinese auction, bingo, games, new rides (with daily specials), and arcade tent. Large variety of food. (7/16)

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Flea Market & Bake Sale, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1235 Main St. Northampton, Saturday, August 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food available. Benefits the church building fund.

(8/6) HUGH YARD SALE, 650 Club Rd. Palmerton. July 24-25. CK. Craigslist for pic. (7/16) Over The River & Through The Woods, Wednesday, August 19, Rainbow Theatre, Lancaster, PA. 8:10 a.m. Chyv; 8:30 a.m. Redner’s Market, Northampton. Meal and show.

6 p.m. home. (8/6) TSMA Car Cruise Nights Heisler’s: 743 Catawissa Rd. in Tamaqua, July 18 and August 15 5-8 p.m. All vehicles and motorcycles welcome.

Dash plaques, trophies, door prizes, food, ice cream, mini golf, arcade, 50/50, and special raffle. Check us out on Facebook (TSMA) or email us at tamaquastreetmachine@gmail. com. (7/16)

Annual Community Yard Sale: All proceeds are donated to Southern Eastern Veterans Center. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary at 1140 Municipal Road in Walnutport, Saturday, July 25, from 8a–2p, $5 per table or space. For more info, call 484-347-7781 and ask for Sheryl. (7/16)

TSMA Car Cruise Nights Bear Rock Junction: PA Rt. 309 in New Tripoli. July 26 and August 30, 2-5 p.m. All vehicles and motorcycles welcome.

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Bird In Hand Restaurant Buffet, Cherryville Senior Center trip, Wednesday, September 30. Show Josiah for president in Lancaster. Pick up Cherryville and Northampton. $75. Call Audrey Heil 610-2641994. (7/16)

Two Bus Trip Fundraisers: Sponsored by Northern Lehigh Community Center. August 8: Lititz Craft Show. November 14: Social Still Distillery, Sandcastle Winery & Weyerbacher Brewery. For more info, call 610-760-0300 or email nlcom-

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FOR SALE Dual reclining sofa and loveseat, both black. Leather sofa fair/good condition. Loveseat excellent condition, like new. Both $600 OBO. Sofa $150, loveseat $450. Call 610-8264094. (7/16) Exercise Equipment: Nordic Circuit Trainer, CXT910, $200.

Nordic Elliptical CXT910, $250.

Weidner Home Gym, $150. Call 610-533-3166. (7/16) GUN CABINET & HUTCH CUPBOARD: Both items are handmade and hand finished with a light oak stain and each stands 6’ tall. Asking price for Gun Cabinet is $350. Asking price for Hutch Cupboard is $450. Contact Miller Woodworks 610-262-3801. (7/16) Outboard Boat Motors: 3 HP Nissan, 5 HP Nissan—4 cycle, 6 HP Evinrude, 9.9 HP Evinrude, 15 HP Antique Evinrude, 25 HP Johnson SS with manual shift and tiller, 30 HP Evinrude SS electric start. Call 610-767-5111 for more information. (7/16) Pride Mobility Jazzy Select 6 Power Chair with charger and two new batteries. Candy apple red. Call 610-767-0118 (8/20) Red Bricks, several hundred, used. In very good condition.

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PERSONALS Looking for a male age 50-58 for companionship, white, PA, ask for Mary. Home number 610-762-9955, leave a message.

(7/16) Roommate Wanted: Senior female. Active and retired, nonsmoker. Has a furnished room w/ own bath for rent to same.

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floor, 9th and Tilghman Sts. Allentown area, three overhead doors: 12’ one drive-in and two loading docks. Includes 35-space parking lot and two buildings. FMI or appointment, call Fred 845-729-8216. (7/16) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (8/6) Slatington Hotel. Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 610760-0700. (8/20) TIME SHARE FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa. Split Rock Resort, August 1 to 8, just in time for Pocono Race. $750.

Call 610-252-3010 after 5 p.m. weekdays. (7/16) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $830. No dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-759-0169. (7/16)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Doublewide in Glencrest, Slatington. Three bedroom, one bathroom. Many updates include new 10x12 shed, new hot water heater and plumbing, new laminant floors throughout kitchen, dining, and laundry area. Home has a covered front porch and rear deck. Central air. Lot rent is $491 and includes w/s/g, basic cable, and snow removal. Call Brian at 610-5091457. $18,000.

FOR SALE By Owner, $99,900: 240 Chestnut Street, Slatington, PA 18080. Beautiful Victorian (1,800 sq ft) twin home on a corner lot with endless possibilities. Could be used as a residence or a great rental property! Spacious 4BR, 1BA, with additional room on the third floor. Large eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, plus an

office space and large living room. On the first level, beautiful hardwood floors and woodwork. Additional side porch for storage with washer and dryer hook-ups. Also a full basement, with economical gas heat and hot water. Beautiful back patio with private vinyl fencing, no maintenance! Please call or text 610-417-5923 to schedule an appointment. (7/16) Nuss Home Park, new 14'x 68' 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Shed, gas heat, air conditioning, low lot rent. Parkland SD. Call 610799-3322. (8/6)

SERVICES AVAILABLE Abzolute Enterprizez “Relining Specialists” A-Z cleanings, repairs, caps, waterproofing, building, new stoves, you name it! 570-325-5727, CALL THE DOC BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. ANGIE’S LIST MEMBER! (8/4) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available.

Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164.

(8/20) Got knee pain? Back pain?

Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or no cost to you. Medicare patients, call Health Hotline now! 1-800-8955652.

Sell your structured settlement or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don't have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 1-800-588-4994.

Start piano lessons this summer! Susan Spengler-Cervin, BA Music/Elementary Ed. Out of my Slatington home. Call 484-623-4184. (8/6) TIM’S SHARPENING SERVICE Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610767-5171 or 610-751-6182. (12/17)

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SERVICES AVAILABLE 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.

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WANTED Always Scouting: Antique, Indian Harley American, European & Select Japanese Motorcycles, Ratrods, etc ... preferably garage/barn kept and not running, 10 ft. Scotty Trailers and Petroliana. CA$H now! ED 570-325-5727 (7/16)

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GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying top prices from one gun to 1,000. We buy new and used firearms. A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 130 Main St. Slatington, 610-767-3162. (10/15) Searching for old photos of the people and places in and around Berlinsville. Looking for photos dating from 1876 through the early 1900s. If anyone has any photos/information, please email budenid@ beyondbb.com. (7/16) -Entire House Remodeling Debris -Roofing Materials -Storm Debris -Lawn and Garden Clean-Up -Estate Clean Outs -Garage and Basement Clearing

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Mahoning Valley Speedway Late Model Pineapple 50 Memorial

Submitted By DINO OBERTO After three straight weeks of no racing due to weather related issues, cars and fans where back on track in full force at Mahoning Valley Speedway.

The July night was hot and so was Kris Graver of Lehighton, driving to a solid win in the Modified feature. The defending track champion made a pass on early leader Kevin Rex Jr., just prior to mid-race and from there, the 22-year old sailed on to his 40th overall track win.

It was the same time of the season last year during this month that Graver was setting the stage for his championship run, winning several times as July rolled around.

“For some reason whenever this time comes around the hotter it is the better it is for me. We made a few adjustments between the heat and feature and it made a big difference,” said Graver. “My pap, (Kevin Graver Sr.,) and the crew did an awesome job of making this car fast and I can’t thank them enough.”

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Housekeeping: Cleaning Bathrooms, Kitchens, Vacuum Rugs, Dusting, Windows, Throwing Trash away, Laundry Homecare: Going to Drug Store, Food Shopping, Post Office, Laundry, Food Proper and Cooking and Making Beds

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine..............................25 All-American Tree Service............49 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................48 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc..............................35 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................37 Bechtel’s Pharmacy........................20 Becker Homes.................................48 Bethany Wesleyan..............................32 Blue Mountain Construction..........48 Blue Mountain Drive-In...................13 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............45 Britton Business..............................25 Campton Funeral...........................47 Century 21-Ryon Real Estate.......19 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................41 Charlotte Fay’s Main St. Diner.....15 Christ UCC Danielsville...............31 Cindy’s Deli.....................................14 Citizens/Slatedale Fire Co............14 Clean Sweep........................ 26, 35, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming.................................27 Country Garden...............................3 Crystal Spring Farm.......................34 Crystal Vision Center.....................21 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...47 Dumpsters.......................................45 Everett Chiropractic.......................18 Family Practice................................23 Franklin Twp. Fire Co.......................7 Frey & Co.........................................42 GD Shupp Home Repairs.............49 George Bensing Funeral Home...42 Green Wood Nursery....................49 Guignet’s Floral................................8 Heidel Hollow Farm........................6 Hillbilly Open.................................13 Home Helpers.................................22 Jackie’s French Fries.......................25 Kornfeind’s Market..........................5 Lappawinzo.......................................4 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal.......................20 Lincoln Manor................................47 LTAA Car Show................................3 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................52 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................35 Mint Home Improvement............37 Movie Trivia winner.......................35

Myers Contracting.........................48 Myster Tree & Shrub Service.............................................49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage.............................................2 NASD Student Council Car Show..........................................21 Neff’s Masonry...............................48 Newhard Corn Shed......................17 NL Insurance & Notary...................3 Off the Wall.....................................47 Palmerton Park..................................8 Pastor Lundmark............................34 Phil Long Construction.................48 Pond View Manor...........................52 Precision Armaments....................26 Revolution Styling Factory...........11 Richard B. Ryon .............................16 Rita’s of Walnutport.......................24 Ron’s Handyman............................49

Roosevelt Demo Club....................16 Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance....24, 42 Schnecksville Fire...........................17 Shipping Plus....................................9 Sillettco Fence.................................48 St. John Neumann..........................33 Stress Relief Center.......................23 Sule’s Collision Center..................42 Susan C. Schneck...........................27 Susie’s Shady Nook..........................9 TJ Uhnak..........................................49 Vegh Birthday..................................18 Veterans Discount Oil....................40 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique.......................23 Water Wheel Farm Market...........24 Yard Sale...........................................15 Yons Construction.........................46 Zion’s Stone UCC...........................31

Last Issue’s Sudoko answers and July 2 winner Anita Wiesner ----------Good Eye answer: Plastic Spoon

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

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