Town & Country Gazette July 2

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

This issue goes to distributors and subscribers the very same day—July 2—that we are hosting our open house at our new office (255E South Best Ave. in Walnutport).

I’m just going to assume it’s a smashing success with lots of good food, and of course, beer sampling. I look forward to meeting readers and advertising clients alike.

This is also our small business issue, which is fitting. I’d say that the vast majority of businesses who have supported our paper over the years are either small or family-owned, which helps keep the sense of community in your Gazette. Even we are part of a familyowned business, Innovative Designs and BL U E MO U N TA IN

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Publishing, a company run by the Prass family for almost two decades.

Oh, and Happy Independence Day everyone! I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Contents:

Pg. 6 - Meet the Staff Pg. 11 - Comm. Calendar Pg. 16 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 22 - Home Recycled Home Pg. 27 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 32 - Church Directory Pg. 36 - P.O.P. Pg. 43 - Classifieds

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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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Christmas in July with the Carbon Model Railroad Society

Submitted by GARRY A. MACK The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold a Christmas in July Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Saturday, July 18; Sunday, July 19 and Thursday, July 23 from 7 until 9 p.m.

The main HO scale display is in various stages of completion and is an excellent learning tool. The clubs portable HO and N scale displays will also be in operation on the second floor along with new and pre-owned trains and accessories for sale. Admission to the event is free, but donations are accepted. For more information call 610-8266636.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Presents Scholarships

Submitted by JUDY MUTHARD St. John’s Lutheran Church of Slatington honored five of their college-age youth on Sunday, June 14. The youths were presented with check from the Ringer Scholarship Fund. The Ringer Brothers, Jim and Bob, both deceased, and Bob’s wife Isabel, generously donated money in 1998 to provide up to six scholarships annually. A committee was appointed to oversee the selection process.

Chosen this year were: Ryan Feifel, of Walnutport, a 2015 graduate of Northern Lehigh High School. He will attend Albright College and major in game and simulator development.

Carolann Green, of Palmerton, will return to LCCC as a second-year student. She hopes to attend West Chester or Bloomsburg to major in education.

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Taylor Kocher, a 2015 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, has chosen to pursue her education in film and television communication at Boston University.

Alex Sigley, of Slatington, continues his studies as a second-year student at LCCC. He plans to continue his education at Kutztown to obtain a degree in business administration.

Their attendance and participation in church will be missed while they attend college, but the congregation offers congratulations, support and best wishes to them in their future endeavors.

Tatamy Historical Society Car Show

Submitted by RICHARD FRACE This year’s Tatamy Historical Society Car Show is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Broad St. in Tatamy, Pa. Classes are truck, street rod, through 1949, custom 1950 to present and the following stock classes: 19031949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999 and 2000-present. Participants’ Choice Trophies will be presented in all categories along with a Tatamy Historical Society trophy. The Tatamy Fire Company and Signature Homes by J.T. Maloney are co-sponsors of the show.

Commemorative dash plaques will be given to the first 100 pre-registered automobiles. The club who has the most preregistered cars will get $100. Pre-registration fee is $9 prior to the July 17 deadline. Registration will be $15 the day of the show. Food and entertainment is available.

Entry forms are available at the Tatamy Municipal Building or by calling 610-258-3380, 610-759-6268, 610-258-3832 or e-mailing jduel@ rcn.com. Rain date is September 27.

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Meet The Staff If you could run your own business, what would it be?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: What I’m doing now—running some kind of publication.

Danielle Tepper, Editor: If you’ve ever seen the 1998 romantic comedy “You’ve Got Mail” with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, you’ll know what I mean when I say I would want a quaint little bookstore tucked away somewhere on a quiet Manhattan side street just like The Shop Around The Corner. I would spend my days sipping coffee, selling brilliantly rare gems of literature to book lovers, and writing all day, every day— and it would be heaven.

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: My business would be a laid-back bookstore/library with a bar included along the beach in a huge tiki hut. There would be no chairs for reading; strictly hammocks. The floor would be sand and no shoes would be required.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: I would have a fried chicken restaurant.

We’d have a pretty simple menu, but also offer roast beef sandwiches, corn, and baked potatoes. It would be an oldfashioned Country Style Cafe.

Alice Wanamaker, Editorial Assistant: My mom and I operated a thrift store a few years back, which was fun and I would do it again. I'd also love to open a café that served French press coffee in the morning and local brews at night. It would have to feature a stage for continuous open mic.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: I ran a tax return/bookkeeping out of my home for 30 years and as my clientele increased, my husband and children also got involved. From answering phones, photocopying, and entertaining clients upon drop-off and pick-up to celebrating birthdays during the season, it was all a family-run operation.

Kim Roman, Marketing Assistant: Someday, I would love to own and run a quaint bed and breakfast in the countryside, furnished with a pond or rolling creek, relaxing outdoor hot tub, mini spa, and serve up some of my favorite home-cooked recipes.

Allison Tepper, Marketing Intern: If I could run my own business, it would probably be some kind of animal shelter. I am a huge animal lover and I would love to be able to care for the ones in need.

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Northampton Grad Makes Superintendent’s List at Naval Academy

Submitted by CHUCK LONGACRE Benjamin Longacre, a 2014 graduate of Northampton Area High School, has been named to the Superintendent’s List for the Spring 2015 semester at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The Superintendent’s List recognizes Midshipmen for achievements in academics as well as conduct, military performance, and physical readiness. Ben is a member of the Brigade of Midshipmen, Class of 2018, majoring in Engineering.

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Boomers Pursue Business Ownership Over Retirement (NAPS)—Small businesses create jobs, help sustain communities and are a driving force behind the U.S. economy. What you may not know is that many take the leap to business ownership as an alternative to traditional retirement.

In fact, 62.2 percent of almost 1,000 smallbusiness clients surveyed by Guidant Financial are 50 or older, with the highest percentage of new entrepreneurs between the ages of 51 and 58.

Why are many baby boomers leaving corporate America—or postponing retirement—and turning to business startups? According to the survey, approximately 10 percent of respondents cited not being ready to retire or coming out of retirement as their primary reason. For others, dissatisfaction with the corporate lifestyle or position, or fulfilling a lifelong entrepreneurial dream, drove the change.

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Happy Birthday Nathan Horn - 15 on July 23 Harley Greene - 6 on July 28 Tyler Danner - 24 on July 29 Abigail VanLuvanee - 9 on July 30 Robert Blum - 60 on July 30

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Slatington 150 History Book Index Now Available

Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER The Slatington 150 History Committee announces that an index of proper names is now available to the public as a companion to the book Slatington At 150 Years: More Stories To Share. Due to time constraints and extenuating circumstances an index was not included in the original publication.

Through the generosity of a descendant of original area settler Ambrose Remaley, Jim Ramaly (different surname spelling) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania generously donated his time and expertise and created an index of proper names found in the book. The index will be available to the public in two forms. Hard copies of the index will be available at the Slatington Public Library, 650 Main Street in Slatington, just ask Louise or Rose for a copy.

In addition, the index will also be available as a .PDF file that people may print out. For a copy of the .PDF either bring a flash drive to the library or email stettner@ptd.net, and the history committee will email you the .PDF file.

For more information please contact Robert at (610) 767-7626.

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

FMI, 610-760-1687.

• 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, 610-2622077.

• Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-9512468.

• 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, 610264-2979.

• 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 610-502-2990 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. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-7609009.

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 610-8522976.

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

• 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 610502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY • P reschool 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.

Saturday, July 4 • Annual Heritage Day Celebration, 10 a.m. at the Slatington Baptist Church at 509 Main Street in Slatington.

Sunday, July 5 • Miller Bloodmobile, Heidelberg Union Church,5187 Urban Road in Slatington from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. FMI: 610-7676859.

Saturday, July 11 • 59th Annual Emerald Fireworks and Picnic at 7700 Penn St. in Emerald. Stands open at 4:40 p.m. FMI: 610-7674366.

• Blueberry Festival from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Grove at Salem UCC, 2218 Community Drive, Rt. 946 in Bath.

Monday, July 13 • Lehigh Township Historical Society monthly meeting, 7 p.m.

Rear of LT Historical Centre, Rt. 248, Pennsville. FMI: 610-4400151.

• Blood Drive at First United Church of Palmerton from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. FMI: 610826-2097.

Tuesday, July 14 • Indianland Garden Club, Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive in Cherryville. 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m. FMI:610657-0864.

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll

Submitted by TRICIA WAYLEN HIGH HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 95% or above AND all individual course averages of 90% or above.

8th Grade: Emily K. Bachman, Charles L. Fleischmann, Cory M. Hammond, Nathan J. Keller, Jamie L. Knerr, Zoe R. Kondravy, Erin V. Rigby, Olivia R. Romig, Aaron C. Rudolph, Calista L. Smoyer, Madyson L. Sterner, Nicholas W. Stinson, Julia S. Thomason, Caleb D. Wanamaker, Molly D. Wilk

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7th Grade: Madison M. Amorim, Harlee R. Bachman, Jagger L. Bolton, Shelby J. Brazes, Jason J. Check, Cole N. Cheesbrough, Maddison J. Cunfer, Katherine Custer, Sylvia V. Dise, Sabrina G. Grabarits, Alexa I. Hartman, Lauren N. Hoffman, Paige E. Hude, Liberty G. Moore, Zachary M. Moyer, Noah F. Myers, Reagan B. Pender, Cadence E. Rehrig, Brianna M. Schuck, Catherine D. Shelly, Carter J. Smith, Shyanna L. Williams HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 85% or above AND all individual courses averages of 70% or above.

8th Grade: Anthony J. Bardelli, Andrea N. Campolo, Hannah L. Cantrell, Amber N. Cieri, Danielle L. DeLong, Dylan M. Derkits, Franki M. Dibilio, Luke R. Eitner, Kaley H. Farkas, Christopher M. Fine, Katie A. Guelcher, Eliza R. Hall, Barry Hausman III, Brandon M. Hess, Danika A. Heyer, Alyssa Hillegas, Jaclyn B. Hollenbach, Preston J. Kemery, Sean R. Kreglow, Edge C. Kroll, Hannah E. Kukitz, Jack N. Ligenza, Paige M. Lovitz, Quinton C. Mack, Anthony H. Mammana, Michael R. Martineau, Lexi H. Meckes, Abigail G. Merkle, Matthew J. Miller Brown, Aryanna M. Papovich, Michael R. Patterson, Justin T. Paul,

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll Madison M. Posivak, Alexsondria F. Rausch, Joshua H. Satterlee, Nicholas Seier, Devin T. Slack, Shayla Smith, Alyssa R. Snyder, Christian M. Staskowski, August A. Stinson, Cody L. Storm, Brianna N. Strohl, Morgan N. Thomas, Lauren C. Weiss, Emma E. Wetzel, Dylan C. Williams, Cheyanne E. Yandle, Kaitlyn M. Yesik 7th Grade: Hannah R. Albert, Paige O. Bauer, Preston B. Bauer, Tia R. Behler, Alec J. Berger, Jade-Amber Cool, Madison O. Davis, Hunter G. DeLancey, Autumn Brooke Dotterer, Hunter M. Evans, Piper E. Fehr, Nathan S. Green, Allison E. Handwerk, Cole M. Hankee, Madison C. Hoffman, Tia S. Horack, Alicia N. Horn, Seth M. Houser, Makenzie L. Hunsicker, Tyler L. Kidd, Briana M. Kulp, Dylan B. Kuntz, Richard D. LaBarre, Benjamin C. Lehman, Tyler C. Lindsay, Tyler S. Long, Alison R. Lorah, Aurora M. McGovern, Jada M. Mills, Preston S. O'Connor, Madison G. Peters, Matthew A. Peters, Taylor E. Reitz, Danyel M. Rex, Samuel A. Weaber, Rebecca L. Weist, Brandon J. Zellner

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1st Annual NASD Student Council Car Show Cars • Trucks Motorcycles Antique Tractors Small Engines

Saturday, July 25, 2015 (Rain date: Sunday, July 26)

Bicentennial Park West Colony Drive, East Allen Township 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration 9 a.m. to noon Awards at 3 p.m. *Dash plaques for first 100 pre-registered cars* 25 Awards, Door Prizes, Food, DJ, Craft & Flea Market All proceeds benefit NASD Student Council NASD or Roy J. Maranki will not be held responsible for injury, loss, theft, or damage.

Any questions, please contact Roy at 610-440-2213.

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Palmerton Blood Drive on July 13

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Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN Miller-Keystone Blood Center will run a community blood drive at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Borough Hall, on Monday, July 13, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

The Palmerton area is fortunate to have a number of faithful donor who show up nearly every time.

But with people on vacation, and schools out, donations almost always decrease during the summer months, while the need is to increase.

Please give us an hour of your time and a pint of your blood, to assure that the needs can be met.

Miller-Keystone is the only supplier of blood and blood products for all the hospitals in this area.

Anyone over 17 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in general good health is eligible to donate. One donation can save up to three lives. At the other extreme, one patient may need dozens of units of blood - accident victims, cancer patients, premature babies, for example.

Previous Miller donors, please bring your Miller cards. First-time Miller donors, please bring photo I.D., such as a driver's license. FMI: 610-826-2097 or e-mail gashman@ptd.net. Walkins are also welcome.

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Indianland Garden Club Meeting Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The next meeting will be the annual picnic held at Hope Lutheran Church. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.

All members are asked to bring a covered dish, beverages, hot dogs and rolls will be provided by the club.

Members may bring the following for judging: specimens - Marigold, zinnia, petunias, daylily, hollyhock, three herbs (labeled), any wildflower (labeled), Shrub, hostas and any other annual or perennial; houseplants: a rare or unusual potted plant (labeled) (maximum 10" pot); garden: a vegetable on a white paper plate; photography: “A Garden Splendor”; arrangements: “piece of cake” - a triangle design using a cake plate, “lets celebrate” - a bouquet from your garden, “rock 'n roll”- incorporate a rock Recently, the garden club, with help from the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club, completed planting an area near the Indian Trail Park sign along Route 248 in Pennsville and the Bryfogle Park sign in Berlinsville The Boy Scouts and Lions' members prepared the ground and applied mulch. Garden Club members donated plants from their personal gardens. Their efforts and teamwork helped to

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Touch of Dutch 28 Yuni, 1962 Heit wolle mer eich „Amerika“ gewwe, so wie der John Birmelin es iwwergsetzt hot. Des waer meh schicklich fer eich gewwe in der Veirt Yuli Woch, awwer selli Zeit sin mer alle Daage am grosse Volksfescht in Kutztown un mer gewwe eich Berichde vun was dart vorfallt.

Des Volksfescht schtart uff der dreissichscht Yuni un halt aa bis uff der acht Yuli. Des koscht ee Daaler un en vaddel fers Turn-deerche nei. Wann mer awwer drin iss, dann koscht’s eem nix meh as, was mer esse un drinke will, adder was mer mit heemnemme will.

En Pa. Deitscher Mann un Fraa in Lang Schwamm Daunschipp, Barricks Kaundi, hen en glee beewi gereest, [as gebore waar] uff der eenun-dreissichscht Oktower in 1873. Sie hen‘s John gheese. Des waar der John Birmelin, wo uffgewaxe iss un hot en gude gelaernder Mann gewwe in Music. Er hot awwer aa viel Zeit gewwe zu Gedichde schreiwe un iwwersetze in Pa. Deitsch.

Eens as viel Leit gleiche un arrig schicklich iss fer eich gewwe iwwer der Fiert Yuli iss „Amerika“, so wie der Birmelin es iwwergsetzt hot.

Amerika Mei Land, ich sing vun dir, Siess iss die Freiheet mir, Do will ich sei; So wie die alde Leit, So fiehl ich aa noch heit, Bin dir zu yedre Zeit Immer gedrei.

An Felsebaerrye naus, Iwwer die Wolke drauss, Ring Freiheetsklang!

Winders im diefe Schnee, Summers wann’s Feld mit Glee, O Land, wie bischt du schee,

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Kling Freiheets Gsang!

Unsrer Voreldre Gott, Fiehr uns in yedre Not, An deinre Hand!

So lang mir dir gedrei, Bleibt des Land gross un frei; Du sollscht uns Keenich sei, Schutz unserm Land.

-Florence Baver June 28, 1962 Today we want to give you “America”, just like John Birmelin translated it. This would be more suitable to give you in the July 4th week, but that time we are at the big folk festival in Kutztown every day and we will give you news of what happens there.

This folk festival starts on June 30th and continues up until July 8th [1962]. This costs $1.25 to enter the turnstile[?] gate [Did they originally have turnstiles there?]. When one is in, however, then it costs one nothing more than what one wants to eat or drink, or what one wants to take home with him. [The entertainment on the stages and around the festival are included in the admission cost.]

A Pa. Dutch husband and wife in Long Swamp Township, Berks County, raised a little baby, born on October 31, 1873. They called him John. This was John Birmelin, who grew up and became a well learned man of music. He also spend much time writing poems and translating English poems into Pa. Dutch. One that many people like and is very appropriate to give you over the 4th of July is “America”, just as Birmelin translated it.

America My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing;

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Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring!

We love thine inland seas, Thy groves and giant trees, Thy rolling plains; Thy rivers' mighty sweep, Thy mystic canyons deep, Thy mountains wild ‘n steep, All thy domains.

Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing.

Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light, Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King. [‘America’ (‘My Country, Tis of Thee’) was written in 1832 by Rev. Samuel Francis Smith (1808 – 1895), a Baptist minister from New England.

Other verses were added later, most notable were two by Henry Van Dyke. The melody was an old English tune usually attributed to one Henry Carey.

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The English verses above reflect the source verses of Birmelin’s metrical translation. The first and third verses were the first and fourth verses of Rev. Smith’s original and the second verse is one of Van Dyke’s later additions. (I believe it best fits Birmelin’s second verse, although very loosely.)

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Northern Lehigh Pastoral Breakfast Bunch Submitted by LYNN A. HAAB Once again the Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association along with St. John’s Lutheran Church of Slatington will be sponsoring the annual, community, summer Breakfast Bunch program. Past financial and donation sponsors have included numerous individuals, Bill Sugra Grant, Rotary Club of Slatington, Second Chance Shoppe, Slatington Lions Club, St. Peter’s Methodist Church, United Presbyterian Church of Slatington, Union Lutheran Church, Lorah’s Meat Market, Thomson’s Meat Market, and Walgreens.

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This will be the seventh year that the Breakfast Bunch will be feeding free breakfast to community children ages two to 17 (and adults who accompany the children) on weekdays during the summer. In addition to breakfast, children are given a bagged lunch to take home. The goal of this program is to ensure children are well fed during the summer when schools are closed and breakfast and lunch programs are not available. Last year alone, more than 600 hours were volunteered by “women, men, and children” to serve 1,394 breakfasts and 987 lunches to 94 children and 44 adults over a nine-week period.

All community children ages two to 17 (and adults who accompany the children) are invited to attend the Breakfast Bunch Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second St. Slatington. The Breakfast Bunch begins June 15 and ends August 14. This free breakfast includes hot and cold items, juices, and more.

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Wanamaker Family Reunion

Submitted by KEN WANAMAKER The Wanamaker Family Reunion returns this year on Sunday August 2, 2015 at the Coplay Park Pavilion. The families of Earl and Marion Wanamaker and their families are invited to attend. There will be a Chinese Auction, Cake Walk, Adult & Child Bingo (Donations will be collected.)

Contact 484-623-4563 for more information and to RSVP your family. Please check out the facebook events page "Wanamaker Family 4 Reunion" for more information.

Bee Keeping at Palmerton Historical Society

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Monday, July 13 meeting of the Palmerton Area Historical Society will feature a talk by Chris Matthews on bee keeping. It will begin at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Little White Church, Third Street and Columbia Avenue, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs. If the weather is inclement, the meeting will be held in the church. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.

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Start Your July 4th Holiday With a Greater Northern Heritage Day Celebration

Submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER A special Independence Day event will be held Saturday, July 4 in Slatington. In keeping with what has become tradition, the Annual Heritage Day Celebration, celebrated since July 4, 1976, will take place July 4, 2015 at 10 a.m. at the Slatington Baptist Church on 509 Main Street in Slatington (corner of Main and Second Streets in Slatington).

Jason Breidinger, board member of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, will preside as Master of Ceremonies. The Heritage

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Day Band, under the direction of Brad Cressley, and the Northern Lehigh Freedom Chorus, under the direction of Anna Mary Milot, will provide music throughout the ceremony.

Allen O. Delke will attend to the Presentation of Colors, representing American Legion Post #16.

Reverend James LeVan, Pastor of the Slatington Baptist Church, will offer the invocation and benediction.

The featured speaker for the event will be local historian Mr. David Altrichter. Mr. Altrichter, will provide commentary on the 35 years of this celebration. Altrichter is an active member of the Slatington American Legion Post 16, a local historian and past Mayor of Slatington.

Everyone is invited to the celebration. The celebration is a combined effort of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and community volunteers.

Happy Birthday Derek A. Blose - 11 on June 29 Joseph Hibert, Sr. - 75 on June 29

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American Legion Sponsors Students Submitted by TINA RESSLER OplingerHower, Unit 899 Legion sponsored two students this year to attend Keystone Boys & Girls State (KBS & KGS) Caleb Mullen of Lehigh Township to attend Keystone Boys State.

The auxiliary is sponsoring Celia Lee Porter, a junior at Celia Porter of Oley Valley High School in Fleetwood to Berks County. attend Keystone Girls State. This program for both groups is to "Experience in Government" was held at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg June 21 to June 27. More than 200 girls & boys are brought together through sponsorship of local Legion and auxiliary units to study government on city,

county, and state levels. During this week each group will elect city, county, and state officials, including Governor, Lt. Governor, other officers, and an Outstanding Citizen. Two Senators will attend Boys and Girls Nation in the Washington, DC area in July. Mr. Caleb Mullen is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullen of Lehigh Township.

Miss Celia Porter is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Porter Jr. of Fleetwood. Celia’s currently plays the violin in the school orchestra and in active on the soccer. Congratulations Caleb and Celia on your achievements.

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1: This project is simple; grab a pallet and paint a flag on it! If the pallet has truly seen better days, the end result will be rustic and may look like the flag is waving in wind. (Be creative with your stars—using your child’s handprint will personalize the message.)

2: You may want to draw your star first with a pencil and then fill in with paint afterward. Alternatively, you can create a star stencil using an old cardboard box or poster board. This front porch display will be perfect for your 4th of July picnic.

3: For this sign, you will want to use a handsaw to carefully trim the pallet to size. Using two or three boards will allow enough space for your favorite patriotic

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quote! Secure twine to the back of your sign using wood glue or staples and hang.

Note: Having a hard time finding pallets? Responsible Recycling Services LLC of Kutztown is always advertising that they have free pallets available.

Find them on Facebook or call 484641-5156 for more information.

Do you have an item (or a collection of items) that you are looking to recycle? Send a picture of your products over and I just might use them in a future project! Pictures should be emailed to awanamaker@ townandcountrygazette.com.

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Caption: Edward Bechtel (center), recipient of the 2015 Spirit Award from the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce with the Bechtel family.

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Under Kevin’s leadership, GNLCC has been a leading a voice for businesses in the Greater Northern Lehigh region.

We have partnered with our friends to the north for several highly successful events. GNLCC Minimum Wage Update held this past year was a great success that shed light on a national topic

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World Record Attempt at Blue Mountain Ski Area Submitted by DONNA DIEHL Hunter Deihl, of Kunkletown, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Most People Playing Monopoly in a single venue. Deihl is hoping the event, to take place on Saturday, July 25 at Blue Mountain Ski Area (lower part of the mountain) will break the current record of 316 players. So far, more than 250 people have signed up on the event Facebook page. Deihl is preparing for 500 participants.

This is a free event. Games will be provided.

Players must be at least 8 years old. Players are Mountain Ski Area, Channel 13 and Opoly Corp. required to play simultaneously for 30 minutes.

This event has been approved by Guinness Senator Mario Scavello, Sheriff Todd Martin, World Records as an official attempt. There are Becca and Malone from Cat Country, Ashley Dyer still plenty of seats available. Check out our from Channel 13, Rick Michaels from 99.1 The Facebook page, “Monopoly Guinness World Hawk, Dee Dee Kinsley from Shoprite and Martha Record Attempt,” Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. from The Flag Store are just some of the local with the game expected to begin at approximately celebrities who will be monitoring the games.

3 p.m.. For more information, please call at 570In addition to the world record attempt, there 620-5726. will also be a fundraiser for AWSOM (Animal Welfare Society of Monroe). There will be a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle and the opportunity to purchase games used in the world record attempt.

All proceeds of the fundraiser will go to support Lucile Kromer - 80 on July 8 AWSOM. Amy Kunkle - 30 on July 8 There will be great door prizes with two ways to enter. Bring an item for AWSOM, such as scoop-able kitty litter, cleaning supplies, old blankets or towels, or paper towels. Or, look for Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA Monopoly money at the following businesses: Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA 610-767-2664 Radio Shack in Brodheadsville, Spinelli’s Pizza 610-767-2664 in Brodheadsville, The Flag Store in Sciota and Hall Availablefor for Your Your Special Occasion Hall Available Special Occasion at AWSOM in Stroudsburg. Bring the Monopoly Seating for upto to 200 200 Guests Seating for up Guests money with you to the event. Several door prizes a Bowling Party Today! will be awarded including the Grand Prize of two HaveHave aSixBowling Party Today!

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Town & Country Gazette Horoscopes CANCER—June 21 to July 22—Going on vacation with friends and family may help you focus. Take time to think about your future.

LEO—July 23 to Aug. 22—A new love interest may seem too good to be true, but some people call that destiny.

VIRGO—Aug. 23 to Sept. 22—You hear the water calling. Take a few short vacations to the beach, the lake, or the river. It can help your soul and attract romance.

LIBRA—Sept. 23 to Oct. 22—Spend time with people you love doing things you enjoy. If the pressure from work is too much, now is a great time to talk about it or find a new career.

SCORPIO—Oct. 23 to Nov. 22—What’s life if you’re not living? Get out and do something fun!

SAGITTARIUS—Nov. 23 to Dec. 21—People may start being nice; enjoy this and reciprocate. It may help create lasting friendships.

CAPRICORN—Dec. 22 to Jan. 19—Time by yourself can be time well spent. Plan a weekend getaway with just yourself and maybe a good book.

AQUARIUS—Jan. 20 to Feb. 18—This is no time to slack; a new job is calling and you should answer. This is probably the breakthrough you

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TAURUS—April 21 to May 20—Your job will be changing, so dig in and enjoy the challenges that lie ahead. Time to get serious about a healthy diet and consistent exercise.

GEMINI—May 21 to June 20—Taking on new projects will only help to spur further creativity and romantic attractions.

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The Real Marty Mouse

Marty and his 15,000 Instagram followers are forever debunking the myth that rats can’t make good pets. Marty is a dumbo rat specifically, which are rumored to be the sweetest and most gentle. In May of 2013, he was brought home from PetSmart and his owner could tell he would be a photogenic pet. She soon started posting Marty, his friends, and all their little adventures to social media: Marty reading a book, using a calculator, wielding a lightsaber, and eating all the snacks he can get his tiny hands on. In September of 2014, BuzzFeed reported that he will “Change How You Feel About Pet Rats.”

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Chiropractic Care • Rehabilitation Facility Massage Therapy • D.O.T. Exams New Patients seen immediately (610) 760-8888 Request an appointment online at www.lvspinalcare.com Events at the Lehigh Township Historical Society Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Plan to attend the celebration of the 150th anniversary of St. Paul's Schoolhouse on Saturday, August 1, from 1 p.m. at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Church. There will be tours of the schoolhouse throughout the day and special programs will be presented. Come out and take a look back into history with a confederate solider reenactor.

Also, Dr. Peters will portray a Civil War surgeon.

Learn about the tools and medicine available to doctors and surgeons as they rose to the challenge of treating the wounded and the sick during the Civil War, unlike the medicines and supplies used today. There will be refreshments available.

There is no charge for this event.

Recently, the society purchased a female and two children mannequins for the schoolhouse. The boy is a 12-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl.

The female is a size six. If you know of anyone who has clothing from the early 1900s, the society is in need of clothing for these mannequins.

Open house dates continue at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville on the second and fourth Sundays of each month up until the end of September from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Check out the items recently donated by Conagra/Mauser Mill

and the doctor's buggy, along with more military uniforms and items from Dieter's Foundry. There are new items being donated continuously and many new items to see. There is free admission, air-conditioned and plenty of parking available.

Keep the date of September 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date, September 19) in mind when the LTHS will hold a yard sale at the historical centre in Pennsville. Items may be donated to the society from July 12 to September 4. Vendors are welcome for a small fee if you would like to sell your own items. Stop in at the historical centre on open house dates for a form or call the centre at 610-440-0151 to get your form via email. Please provide your email address, name and phone number when you call.

For more information concerning these events, call the above number.

Happy Birthday

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Americanism Essay Winners: Natalie Matsko, Ruth Porter, Chairman and Mary Sarmir, Linda Rohlfing is Madison Martinez receives Eighth Grade Girl award. absent.

Submitted by RUTH PORTER

On June 4, Oplinger-Hower American Legion Auxiliary Unit 899 in Walnutport presented Americanism Essay Awards to students at St. John Neuman School in Palmerton. The ALA sponsors the Amercanism Essay Awards from grades three to twelve. This year the essay was based on the theme "What Does Freedom Mean To My Family?" The winner in class I: grades three and four is Mary Sarmir, class II: grades five and six is Lindsay Rohlfing, and class III: grades seven and eight is Natalie Matsko. Each winner received a $25 gift card from Walmart and an Americanism Medal. Natalie Matsko also won level three in our District level receiving a $25 Walmart gift card. The ALA also gives an award to the Eighth Grade Girl who is the most deserving in a chosen school. To be eligible for this award she must possess high qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, service, and Americanism which are necessary to the preservation and protection of the fundamental institutions of our government and the advancement of our society. The winner of this award is Madison Martinez.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Seven Digital Marketing Tips to Expand Your Small Business (Family Features) Whether you’re just starting a small business or looking to expand an existing operation, marketing your business can seem daunting. The key to marketing success is to establish your presence, drive leads to your business and expand your audience.

Even for businesses that serve a primarily local clientele, it’s important to remember that today’s customers are more connected than ever before.

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Create valuable content. Can’t think of what to say? Customers are often drawn to tip-based content related to your industry or product, such as best practices or top 5 tips. If you aren’t the strongest writer, find someone on your team who is, or seek professional help outside of your organization. Rich content, especially photos and videos, can also help engage consumers.

Keep content fresh. Once you develop content, you need to keep it fresh. As a rule of thumb, you should update images on a quarterly basis. For blogs, update the content weekly, and host the blog on your business’ primary website to keep your audience from clicking away from your site.

Post blog headlines and timely information or calls to action above the fold (where they can be seen without scrolling) so customers can access them easily.

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Marketing Tips Continued from Page 34 or negative — creates a powerful statement.

Addressing or correcting any errors shows accountability for your business and can build loyalty.

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Vacation Hangover Movies: Cruise Edition

The post-vacation transition from relaxation back to the rise-and-grind routine is usually a pretty tough one. At press time, it’s my first day “back to work” (working from home is such a godsend) after a 10-day cruise throughout the Caribbean. I boarded Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas with my family on Thursday, June 18 and spent the next week exploring: King’s Wharf, Bermuda … Philipsburg, St. Maarten … San Juan, Puerto Rico … and Labadee, Haiti.

We kayaked. We snorkeled. We saw the sights. We swam. We sweat buckets on beautiful beaches. All while living on a floating oasis that offered an iceskating rink, full-sized boxing ring, rock-climbing wall, surfing simulator, mini golf course, three pools, five hot tubs, and mouth-watering meal options that included a full daily buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, a coffee café, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream parlor, cupcake shop, Johnny Rockets, sushi bar, 24-hour pizza, and a five-star formal dining room for dinner. (I’m actually working from home because I can’t see my feet anymore; I just roll from room to room.)

Needless to say, it was a wonderful escape … but it’s always nice to come home. I tend to return to reality with overwhelming wanderlust stowed away in my suitcase, so to help my travel hangover subside, I usually watch some movies that help me ease back into the real world. When I go to Disney, I unwind with Disney movies. When I visit an island, movies that take place in Hawaii or Greece, usually. So since I just got off a 13-deck luxury ocean liner, I plan to indulge in some of my favorite flicks that take place on (or in) the high seas, such as: Pirates of the Caribbean | 2003 Before Johnny Depp became Disney’s cash cow and Tim Burton’s play thing, he was a respected actor who chose his roles very carefully. The tip of the slippery slope he’s found himself on in recent years (in my opinion) was his very first portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow― which isn’t to say that I don’t love those movies, because I do, very

much so. I just don’t like what it did to his career and that they couldn’t stop at just one excellent film. Regardless, the first is the best, as is usually the case, and I absolutely love watching it when I want to get into a nautical mood. Based on the popular Walt Disney World attraction, it’s a highly quotable swashbuckling adventure that I’ve practically memorized. Drink up, me hearties, yo ho!

Fool’s Gold | 2008 I love when lead co-stars team up together more than once (Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Leonardo DiCaprio

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and Kate Winslet) and when Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey (How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days) teamed up for a second time, it was for a movie that, for all intents and purposes, is just another subpar rom-com, but it’s become one of my all-time favorite movies to watch during the summer. It takes place primarily in the Bahamas (posing as the Florida Keys) and, like Pirates, it’s basically just one big treasure hunt― and it’s so much fun to watch. It gives me the urge to move south and get Scuba-certified ASAP. Poseidon | 2006 This is a terrible movie to watch before you board a ship. At least while you’re sailing through the Caribbean, you know that striking an iceberg is highly unlikely. But a rogue wave can strike at any time and being suspended upside-down underwater is a fairly terrifying situation. A re-boot of 1972’s The Poseidon Adventure, this film is an action-packed survival story from the moment that massive wave rears its ugly head.

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Titanic | 1997 Because, I mean, come on. Tragic as it may be, it’s THE ship movie, isn’t it? Our dining room aboard the Liberty was modeled after the infamous vessel and “My Heart Will Go On” sometimes played during dinner … which was a little unsettling, come to think of it.

Captain Phillips | 2013 Based on the true story of “real” Somali pirates who hijacked an American cargo ship for the first time in two hundred years in 2009, it’s a harrowing glimpse of how helpless one can feel in the middle of the ocean. I adore Tom Hanks and his unflinching portrayal of a man simply trying to survive a traumatic experience brought tears to my eyes more than once. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance, but I think he deserved an Oscar.

Honorable Mentions: Finding Nemo (2003) and The Little Mermaid (1989).

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Consumers Seek Benefits of Small Business (Family Features) As shoppers grab their wallets and purses to purchase goods and products for their families and homes, many will opt for local businesses and mom and pop establishments instead of their big-box competitors.

According to results from a national small business perception survey by Web.com, consumer concerns about the risk of online security and privacy may be the motivator behind this shopping behavior.

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Small Business Continued from Page 38 the necessary security measures to keep their customers' data safe."

Other consumer attitudes While consumers value the “local” convenience of shopping with a small business, many consumers also want these small businesses to offer the same user-friendly technology – such as mobile apps and easy-to-use websites – that large retailers provide. With the “personal touch” remaining important as a small business differentiator, consumers would like to see small businesses invest more in digital capabilities, particularly as more and more people are shopping via mobile devices.

Small businesses that meet consumers’ expectations for online and mobile capabilities have a significant opportunity to drive consumers to their business, which will help improve their business’ overall success.

Putting results to work To put these findings to work and help small business owners expand their organizations while meeting the needs of consumers, the experts at Web.com offer these tips:

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Advise your customer base that the security of your website is important to your business.

Make your business more accessible to your customers with digital offerings.

Provide a website and mobile offerings that are professional and comparable to larger competitors’ sites.

Focus on boosting your mobile and digital offerings.

Ask for guidance and help from recognized mentors and make sure you have the digital tools that can help your business grow.

The bottom line is consumers are still seeking the distinctive touches that only small businesses can provide – and with just a few tweaks to their strategy, these companies can corner the market.

For more tools to expand your business, visit www.web.com.

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Food provided by Linda’s Country Catering. Beer Samping provided by DeWalt Brewing Co. Don’t forget to bring your resume!

“Team Northampton” Brings Home 24 Metals

Top row, L to R: Richard Koch, Grace Marko, John Schwartz, MaryEllen Rex, Jean Faust, Marge Binder. Bottom row,L to R: Helen Feichtl, Mary Schuster, Miriam Nachenski, Stephanie Shatz, AnnaMae Peirson, Irene Stranzl, Joan Krawinski. (All from Northampton, except John Schwartz, who is from Coplay) Submitted by KRISTA AMBROSINO On Friday, June 19, 17 people attended the Northampton County Senior games held in Bangor. A week of training was held to brush up our skills in various games. It must have worked since there was a total of eight gold, eight silver and eight bronze. We are very proud of our participants and look foreword to next year. This is just one of many activities that the Northampton Senior Center offers.

Daily activities, meals and social opportunities are available for area adults 60+. For information: 610262-4977.

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

EVENTS 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) 59th Annual Emerald Fireworks and Picnic Saturday, July 11 at 7700 Penn St. in Emerald (the grove). Delicious food stands open at 4:30 p.m. Games, pony rides, cake walks, bingo, gold fish contest and novelty sales. Fun for all ages! Enjoy the view of the Blue Mountain from the Grove. Music by the Majestics at 7 p.m.; Fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. Parking is $5 per car and walk ins are a $1 donations (collected by Boy Scout Troop 58). Rain Date: July 12. FMI: 610-767-4366 (7/2) Goodwill Fire Company #1 100th Anniversary Celebration - July 11 from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. at 6011 Memorial Road in Germansville. Celebrating 100 years of volunteer service to our community! Parade 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Ceremony at 4 p.m. Opening of Cornerstone food, drinks, ice cream and band from 6:30 until 9 p.m.

FIREWORKS at 9:30 p.m. FMI: 610-767-7757 (7/2) One Day Trips Walnutport Senior Citizens: August 12th Allenbury Playhouse “South Pacific $82/person, Sept 15th Mt Airy Casino Impersonator Barry Manilo $60/person, Nov 10th Mt Airy casino

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Impersonators Frank Sinatra & Barbara Streisand $60/person, Dec 9th American Music Theater - Christmas Show $86/ person. Mohegan Sun Casino 3rd Monday of each month $24/ person. For more information please contact Dianne 610-7675646 (7/2) WALNUTPORT ACRES COMMUNITY YARD SALE: 25 homes Friday July 10 and 30 homes Saturday July 11 8-2 p.m. Take South Lincoln Ave at Northern Lehigh Church (formerly the Terrace Restaurant) signs on Route 145 or Main Street by Diamond Fire Company. Map of sales available at 861 South Lincoln Ave. 1,000’s of household items, tools, furniture, toys, clothes and lots of good food. Don’t miss this one!

Rain date July 12th. (7/2) TSMA Car Cruise Nights Heisler’s: 743 Catawissa Rd, Tamaqua., July 18th & August 15th 5:00-8:00 All vehicles & motorcycles welcome. Dash plaques, trophies, door prizes, food, ice cream, mini golf, arcade, 50/50 & special raffle.

Check us out on Facebook (TSMA) E-mail us at tamaquastreetmachine@gmail.com (7/16) TSMA Car Cruise Nights Bear Rock Junction: PA Rt. 309, New Tripoli. July 26th & August 30th 2:00-5:00 All vehicles & motorcycles welcome.

Dash plaques, trophies, door prizes, food, ice cream, mini golf, train rides, go cart track, 50/50 & special raffle. Facebook (TSMA) Email: tamaquastreetmachine@gmail.com (7/16) Car Wash, Saturday July 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,. Vigilant Fire Company, 110 S. Walnut St., Slatington. Cars $5; Trucks,

Vans and SUV’s $6. Benefits Walnut St. Playground. No Rain Date. (7/2)

FOR SALE 2001 Mercury Sable, gray, 70,000 original miles, maintenance always up-to-date, excellent condition. $3,500 OBO. Call 610-217-8886. (7/2) 1991 CHEVY PICKUP, all new exhaust, V-8 Auto, 4-wheel drive, step side, power steering, disc brakes, new heater controller, good tires, current inspection. $2300.00 610-730-1801 Slatington (7/2) HONDA CRV EX 2012: Beautiful Sage, excellent condition, 100,000-mile bumper-tobumper warranty, new inspection & tires, sunroof, bug shield, roof rack and rain guard. 43,000 miles, $21,500 Contact Paul 610657-7770 (7/2) Pride Mobility Jazzy Select 6 Power Chair with charger and two new batteries. Candy apple red. Call 610-767-0118 (8/20) Pro-Adjustable Bed with hand control. Full size, 2 years old. Original $1,800, asking $800. Artesian Spa Antigua, 32 jet, $100. Call 610-767-7655. (7/2)

HELP WANTED Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@idpcreative. com. (7/2)

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HELP WANTED 2 Personal Care Aids Needed: Both part-time positions, flexible hours, experience preferred. 1 for eight resident Personal Care Home, 2nd Mobile Personal Care Aid for homebound patient care. FMI 610-767-3383 (7/2)

PERSONALS SWM—48, clean, healthy, and financially secure—seeks romantic female 35-45 for dating, friendship, companionship. Any race OK. Call Joe 484-268-7620, L/M 24/7, will return call. (7/16)

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

(12/17) Rent, Sale, or Payment of annual property tax and insurance in lieu of rent. 30,000 sq. ft. First floor, 9th and Tilghman St. area, three overhead doors: 12’ one drive-in and two loading docks.

Includes 35 space parking lot and two buildings. For more information or to make an appointment, call Fred at 845-7298216. (7/2) 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 Nuss Home Park, new 14” x 68” 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

Shed, gas heat, low lot rent. Call 610-799-3322. (7/2)

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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. (7/2)

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) Chimney Expert: Repointing, stuccoing, rebuilding. No job is too small. Free estimates. Call Pete at 610-574-9771. (7/4) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164. (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.

PYO Sour Cherries and Blueberries Pyo Cherries - $1/ lb, Pyo Blueberries - $1.25/lb, Call for hours 610-767-8304 Emerald Cider Mill, 3571 East Grant St. in Slatedale. (7/2)

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.

TIM’S SHARPENING SERVICE Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182.

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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) 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)

Effective June 4, 2015 the community calendar will only include completely free-to-attend events/ meetings. The Gazette is proud to be an affordable option for small businesses and organizations. If you would like to get the word out about your event or service, we offer classifieds for $10. Please call 610-7679600 if interested.

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Service Above Self at the Slatington Rotary Club

(L-R) Rev. David Mohr, President of the Slatington Rotary Club; Rev. Lunnett, Pastor of Friedens United Church of Christ; Rev. Russell Haab, Pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Submitted by REV. DAVID MOHR The Rotary Club of Slatington, in keeping with Rotary International’s theme of “service above self,” awards annual grants to various community organizations that make a difference in the lives of the people in the Northern Lehigh area. This year the Rotary Club of Slatington awarded grants to the Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Association, Northern Lehigh Community Center, Walnutport Canal Association, Slatington Public Library, Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association through Friedens United Church of Christ and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington. Projects ranged from lids for garbage cans to “back to school” shoes for children.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine..............................12 All-American Concrete.................48 All-American Tree Service............38 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................48 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc..............................41 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................31 Becker Homes.................................48 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............31 Blue Mountain Ski Area..................7 Britton Business................................4 Campton Funeral...........................17 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................46 Cindy’s Deli.....................................25 Clean Sweep........................ 14, 37, 51 Coolest Treat....................................45 Country Clippers Pet Grooming..................................27 Country Garden.............................24 Crystal Vision Center.....................22 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...26 Dumpsters.........................................6 Eugene Hankee & Son..................45 Fall Craft Show...............................14 Family Practice..................................3 Franklin Twp. Fire Co.......................5 Frey & Co.........................................26 GD Shupp Home Repairs.............49 George Bensing Funeral Home...26 Germansville Fire...........................34 Green Wood Nursery....................49 Heidel Hollow.................................19 Hillbilly Open.................................20 Home Helpers.................................21 Jackie’s French Fries.......................12 Koehler Bros....................................16 Kresge Electric Heating & AC.....46 Kuhns Chiropractic........................23 Lappawinzo.....................................20 Larry’s Antiques...............................9 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal................. 28-29 Lincoln Manor................................46 Livengood........................................41 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................19 Mahoning Valley Speedway..........13 Massage Therapy by Roxanne.....21 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................38 Mint Home Improvement............47 Movie Trivia.....................................46

Myers Contracting.........................48 Myster Tree & Shrub Service..............................................49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage..............................................2 NASD Student Council Car Show..........................................13 Neff’s Masonry...............................48 NL Insurance & Notary.................25 Northampton VFW...........................4 Off the Wall.....................................47 Pastor Lundmark............................31 Phil Long Construction.................48 Plumbing Professionals................49 Pond View Manor...........................52 Precision Armaments....................18 Reiss Cycle.......................................35 Richard B. Ryon .............................15 Ride for Adam.................................42

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