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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | July 21, 2011

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From The Editor’s Desk.

“America is a country of inventors, and the greatest of inventors are the newspaper men.” -Alexander Graham Bell Unfortunately, a lot of Americans today feel the same way Mr. Bell felt about newspapers when he made that comment over a hundred years ago. I’ve been thinking a lot about the media with the Casey Anthony trial and media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s phone-hacking scandal being so prominent in the news cycle as of late.

The prominence of cable news, a 24-hour news cycle and the cutthroat nature of the highly competitive newspaper industry has lead down a path of sensationalism and unethical practices.

It’s a sad state of affairs when the news media finds a woman guilty of murder before our courts can render a verdict. It’s not an issue of whether I feel Casey Anthony is or isn’t guilty of murder – it’s an issue of journalistic ethics. Professional talking heads like Nancy Grace on CNN presented a case to her viewers that convinced many that Ms. Anthony was undoubtedly guilty.

When the jury in the case had a verdict that didn’t

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reflect the media’s exasperated, frothing cries for blood people were, understandably given the information they were given, outraged.

There has always been bias in the media, but this type of sensationalism could easily lead to someone taking the law into their own hands.

People like Nancy Grace (and many others), who claim to be journalists, could well have blood on their hands over their propensity to present their own opinions as fact. I’d be hard pressed to even call these entertainment programs journalism, but a lot of people turn to the big three- MSNBC, FOX and CNN- to keep up on current events.

These networks shouldn’t take shaping public opinion so lightly.

This is why newspapers are so important, especially local papers with a vested interest in the communities they serve. Not that some newspapers don’t fall victim to the urge towards tabloid journalism or bias as the hacking-scandal in the UK has shown. But, something that is in print is much more open to scrutiny than the rapid-fire, short attention span style of TV journalism.

At small papers many of the reporters live in the communities they serve and they see first hand the effects of the articles they write. The huge media corporations seem to forget that journalism is a public service and that they owe it to their readers and watchers to be accurate and ethical. So, it might just benefit you and your community to turn off the TV and computer and head down the store to get a local paper. You can even read it sitting out by the pool enjoying the summer weather!

Now that my news-geek opinion is out of the way I want to welcome you to our “Dog Days of Summer” issue. The Top Pick in the Coolest Treat Reader’s Poll is revealed in this issue after months of polling our readers about their favorite local ice cream shops. We also highlight a milestone at a local landmark. I hope you enjoy it!

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Alfie, a newly rescued puppy, living in Allentown, he was a Lehigh County Human Society Rescue.

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Northern Lehigh SD Kindergarten Orientation The Northern Lehigh School District, in conjunction with the Northern Lehigh PTO, will hold its annual Kindergarten Orientation on Tuesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m. at Peters Elementary School. Kindergarten students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Invitations will be mailed to all families who have registered a child for kindergarten for the 2011-2012 school year.

Parents will meet their child’s teacher who will explain kindergarten activities and curriculum. In addition, parents will assemble with the principal to review school procedures and policies. A PTO representative will explain the vital role of the organization in the elementary program. Not only will kindergarten students meet their teacher and their classmates, they will also experience their first school bus ride. The children will be instructed on safety and proper behavior when riding the bus.

Attending the orientation encourages students to feel more comfortable about school and to ease not only their apprehension, but their parents’ concerns too.

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Parents of kindergarten students who do not receive an invitation to the Kindergarten Orientation by Wednesday, August 10, should contact Peters Elementary School at 610-7679827. Only students registered for kindergarten will receive invitations. Parents who have not yet registered eligible children should call Peters Elementary School as soon as possible to make arrangements for registration. Students must be five years old by September 1, 2011, to be eligible for entrance into kindergarten.

Miller Bloodmobile In Palmerton Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct its bi-monthly community visit to Palmerton on Monday, August 15. The location will be the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Boro Hall. Registration hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 - 5:30 p.m. This visit is sponsored by Janet Snyder. Previous donors should receive a phone call and/or e-mail reminder, asking them to make an appointment.

Summer is a particularly difficult time of year for blood donations, so everyone who is eligible is urged to donate. College students are especially encouraged to donate while they are home from school. Minimum requirements are: 17 years old (no maximum age), 110 pounds, and general good health. Each donor is given a free miniphysical: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and hemoglobin (blood iron level). Successful donors will also learn their total cholesterol. As an added incentive, donors will be eligible for a monthly drawing for a $100 gas card. First-time Miller donors should bring photo ID. such as a driver's license. Previous Miller donors, please bring your Miller card. To make an appointment, or for more information, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097.

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2011 Krysta Hankee Memorial Awards Presented The 2011 Memorial Scholarship Awards were presented this year at three local high schools in memory of Krysta Hankee who died in 2007.

The scholarship was created and is supported through the support of a very caring community.

Each year students who demonstrate a high degree of Scholarship, Leadership, Friendship and Service are selected to receive a financial gift to aid in their continued education.

Samantha Kelly received the 2011 Leadership Award.

Samantha was the Salutatorian at Northwestern Lehigh High School and is planning to continue her education at Elizabethtown College.

Gregg Potter, the TeenWorks Board Samantha Kelly Representative,

presented Kelly Boyd with the Krysta Hankee Community Service Award.

Kelly is a Northwestern Kelly Boyd and Gregg Potter Lehigh senior planning to addend Penn State University Park.

Lehigh Valley labor unions sponsor TeenWorks through their Partnership Fund at the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Teens and union members serve side by side on a grant board as partners in policymaking, grant awarding and governance. Krysta was a member of the TeenWorks Board of directors for several years and a Teen Co-Chair her senior year in high school.

Krysta’s parents Chris and Bill Hankee were present at Dieruff High School as their nephew Jack Hankee, a Math teacher Jack Hankee and Erick Vidal at Dieruff presented the 2011 Lehigh Carbon Community College Award to Erick Vidal. Eric will attend LCCC in the fall majoring in Criminal Justice.

A special award was presented this year to Continued on Page 7

Are you 14 to 20?... Male or Female?... Looking for something different?... Need a weekend to just chill out with others who like the same thing? (fish, bike ride, sit around the fire, pig out on food??) Like to camp, hike, do some service projects?... Maybe some high adventure? ... Come and join us at St. Paul’s UCC Venture Crew 115 For more info contact Greg Glovas @ 610-767-1709 or bsat15@ptd.net Meetings first and third Mondays @ 6:30 p.m.

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Hankee Awards Continued from Page 6 Jordan Ruzicka of Palmerton as a joint effort of the Carbon Chapter of Thrivent Financial and the Krysta Hankee Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Jordan is the first senior from Jordan Ruzicka

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Palmerton to graduate from High School and receive an Associates degree from the Community College in the same year. She will be attending Roger Williams University in the Fall as a Junior.

The Hankee family would like to congratulate the recipients and thank the Northwestern Lehigh High School, and the LCCC selection committees for their time and effort in selecting these students to receive the awards.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | July 21, 2011

Chambers Announce 2011 Business of the Year Award The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC), partners of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, announced the “2011 Business of the Year” at its 3rd Annual NACC Iron Pigs Night on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

Dale Miller and John Stoffa

Tony Pristash, NACC President, unveiled the winner, Miller Supply Ace Hardware, selected for outstanding spirit and commitment in contributing to the success and growth of the Chamber, the business community, and the Northampton area. Northampton County Executive John Stoffa presented Dale Miller, with a citation. Marlyn Kissner, Executive V.P., The Chamber, presented Dale with a plaque and other citations, as well as a media package from Regina Luciano of The East Penn Press. Dale and Barbara Miller celebrated the night with staff, family and fellow chamber members while enjoying an evening of baseball.

Dale Miller started the business with Paul Kozero back in 1975 as a painting and roofing business on Main Street in Northampton. The business moved to Weaversville in October 1977.

Ties with the Ace Hardware franchise took place in 1980 and the business prospered with more and more customers, most of them loyal patrons over two decades. In June of 2000, Owner Dale Miller moved his store from Weaversville Road to Route 329 & Savage Road.

As the business grew, the challenge was to keep the “small store” feel in the 23,800 square foot facility. Miller and his staff do just that by offering “good down home” customer service.“It’s nothing special, just doing our everyday job and trying to do it well” says Miller. They aim to be customerfriendly and treat everyone like they are guests in their home and make them feel welcome.

Miller Supply Ace Hardware stocks something for every customer, from professional contractors to ambitious do-it-yourselfers. You will find a wide range of standard hardware to homeimprovement products.

Miller is most proud of his 32 employees, some of whom have been working along side of him for over 30 years! Dale feels the employees really have done so much and he could never have been successful without them. The livelihood of the store depends on the dedication of the employees and the loyalty of their customers, both long time and new.

Happy Birthday!

Correction – In our July 7 issue we mistakenly printed that Morgan Keschl celebrated her 10th birthday on July 12.

She actually celebrated her 20th birthday on July 12, 2011.

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Remember When 2008 Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Legislation sponsored by State Rep.

Free Massage?

Getting a free table or chair massage has never been easier! Come out to annual “Lend A Hand” event at Fitness Line Fitness Club at 5581 Roosevelt St, Whitehall on Saturday July 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and bring a non-perishable food and/or toiletrie item donation. That’s all you gotta do!

The event, which helps celebrate Everybody Deserves a Massage Week, a week-long nationwide celebration of Massage Therapy, will feature volunteer massage therapists who will give free table and chair massages in exchange for donations to the Northampton Food Bank.

For more information or if you would like to participate, contact Connie Kates-Williams of therapeutic Massage 610-577-6441.

Reunions Kohler-Koehler

If you are a descendent of Samuel and Marietta Kohler, you are welcome to attend this reunion. It is being held on August 28, 2011. Please call Fran at 610-760-8679 for more information.

Welliver Family

The 53rd annual reunion will be held on Sunday July 17 at the Coplay Parkway Pavilion. Bring a side dish for both lunch and dinner meals. Lunchtime meal hot dogs and hamburgers will be ready at 12 noon. Following lunch will be swimming and other activities.

Marsh

The 69th annual Marsh Reunion will be held on Sunday August 14 at the Indian Trail Park in Pennsville. Meal is at noon. Last names A-M are asked to bring salads, N-Z are asked to bring desserts. Meats, corn, water and soda will be available. To register please call Nancy 610-7678942. There will be games, Chinese auction, bingo, cake walk and much more.

Julie Harhart to rename a portion of Route 145 in Northampton County in honor of a group of veterans has been signed into law by Governor Ed Rendell. The stretch of Rte. 145 in Lehigh Township running from Long Lane Rd. north to Main St. in Walnutport be renamed “Battle of the Bulge Veterans Memorial Highway.”

The PA 873 General Thomas R. Morgan/Main Street Bridge over Trout Creek in Slatington Borough will close on April 8 and remain closed for the rest of the year while crews demolish and replace the structure. The PA 873 General Thomas R. Morgan/Main Street Bridge over Trout Creek was constructed in 1901.

St. John’s Lutheran in Slatington Celebrates 140 Year Anniversary.

Quota International of Northampton celebrated its 80th birthday on October 8, 2008. Quota International unites individuals of diverse backgrounds who are committed to sharing their time, talents, and resources to serve their communities and their world.

Bridge Opened. Harhart Welcomes Opening of General Thomas R. Morgan USMC Bridge. “I know that closing the bridge over Trout Creek was an inconvenience for local residents and businesses,” Harhart said. “It was also, however, a necessity as the passageway was in dire need of replacement. I am happy that the project is finally completed.” The original 107-year old bridge, which is part of Route 873, was first closed to traffic April 8th. It was completely demolished and replaced as part of a $3.9 million project that includes new sidewalks and ornamental street lighting. Re-opening ceremonies and plaque dedication for the new General Thomas R. Morgan USMC Bridge will occur on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10 am.

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Lehigh Valley Bluegrass Festival, Schnecksville: July 22, 23 and 24

Travers Chandler & Avery County -photo by Mike Morbeck Hard, Driving Bluegrass (with an occasional ballad or gospel tune thrown in so we can catch our breath) is the best description for the Lehigh Valley Bluegrass Festival, held July 21, 22, 23 and 24 at the Schnecksville Fireman’s Fairgrounds.

Three great Nashville bands, Gold Wing Express, Beachley/Scott Band and Travers Chandler & Avery County along with 20 other northeast and Pennsylvania regional Bluegrass bands will fill the three day festival, including a Country Show with Whiskey Shooter on Thursday night, with enough Bluegrass to keep your blood pumpin’ for weeks to come.

This weekend long camping festival costs only $60 per person (level and dry camping included) or if you only want to attend by day, it is $20 for Friday, $25 for Saturday and $20 on Sunday.

(Check the website for bands you want to hear and directions. www.lehighvalleybluegrassfestival.

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com) There are many options for food at the festival. All the seating areas are under a roof or tent, but…bring a lawn chair for best comfort.

This festival, in its second year, is developing a reputation for the hot pickin’ and quick fingers of its musicians, as well as the perfectly executed harmonies of the singers. What it is also developing is a reputation as a venue for up and coming or newly formed Bluegrass bands to be noticed. This year there are 9 bands on the Showcase Stage, all playing for your attention. One of these bands will be rewarded with a slot on the Saturday evening Main Stage. The audience will have a vote for the winner this year. Several bands from last year are on Main Stage this year and have now appeared at other festivals, so this is a great opportunity for the bands.

There will be door prize drawings and 50/50 all weekend long as well as instrument raffles (guitar, fiddle and mandolin, one each day).

Saturday afternoon will feature a full schedule of instrument playing workshops so if you have an instrument please bring it. Jewelry, apparel and crafts vendors. Food vendors will feature barbecued beef and pulled pork, regional Dutch dinners, breakfasts, sweets and the Fireman’s Kitchen. There is a beer garden operated by the Fairgrounds.

For further information please contact Lynn Peters, 610-9760-1085 up until the festival begins, or check the website www. lehighvalleybluegrassfestival.com

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Y2Kids Pre-K Graduation On June 3, Y2Kids held their 4th Annual Pre-K Graduation. This year graduation was at Frieden’s Fire Company due to the size of our “2011” graduating class.

The evening was full of excitement as the fire trucks were pulled out of the garage to give the children a private area to get dressed in their graduation attire. The children entered the social hall to “Pomp and Circumstance” wearing their royal blue caps and gowns. The children presented their families with a cute but educational program which included a presentation of the alphabet in sign language. The children also presented their mother’s with flowers and then walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas from their teachers Miss Jen, Miss Melissa and Miss Lily. The children and families enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony and then were invited

by Friedens Fire Chief to take family photos outside on the fire truck.

Best wishes in kindergarten to the “2011”Y2Kids Pre-K Graduation Class from Y2Kids Congrats to: Brayden A., Madison B., Tyla B., Joshua B., Aidan B., Tyson C., Aricka C., Mercedes F., Hannah F., Leeha G., Davyn H., Hunter H., Brayden J., Benjamin M., Breanne M., Ashley M., Preston R., Anthony S., Jack T., Cadence W., Elizabeth Y.

By Annette Haas

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

Happy Birthday Linda!

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Name_______________________________________________ Age on Birthday__________ Birthdate__________________ Male/Female____________ Phone_____________________ Address______________________________________________ One person per issue will be randomly chosen to win a FREE Birthday Cake from The Ice Cream Lab, Walnutport Must pick up coupon at Town & Country Gazette office to receive free cake

EDGEMONT ACRES DRIVE-IN

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Gazette Readers Name Edgemont Acres the Coolest of the Cool 2011

COOLEST TREAT

L-R Front Row - Violet, Mackenzie and Gayle Back Row - Rhianna, Ian, Kelsea, Mellanie, Rich Missing from photo: Katie, Zion, Devon, Angel, Jenny, Liz and Jess

A few months back the Gazette staff decided it would be a fun idea to poll our readers to find out their favorite local place to get ice cream or any other Cool Treat. Since April our office has gotten nearly a thousand votes, the response to our poll was overwhelming and better than we could have anticipated.

After voting ended in early July, there was one clear leader in the polling. Edgemont Acres Drive In in Walnutport took the lead early and held on to beat out two other local establishments that were beginning to catch up in votes. Congratulations to Edgemont owners Richard and Gayle Fritz and their daughter Mellanie Hoats.

Edgemont Acres Drive In has been owned and operated by the Fritz family for the past seven years. Gayle and Rich’s daughter Mellanie worked in another local restaurant as a teenager, enjoyed her work and wanted to continue working in the restaurant industry. When Edgemont Acres came up for sale Mellanie and her parents decided to buy the restaurant. When they first started out, Edgemont Acres was just a patio with picnic tables and umbrellas. In recent years they put a roof over the patio and later enclosed it so that they could

serve breakfast, lunch and dinner year round.

The restaurant regularly has bikers in for poker runs as well as Boy and Girl Scouts and daycares visiting for ice cream. They host a car cruise every third Monday of each month. They also decorate the golf course for Halloween and have trick or treat nights in the fall.

“It’s a family atmosphere with friendly customers who feel like they’re at home here,” says Gayle when asked what makes her business unique.

Gayle believes that our readers chose Edgemont Acres because of their Leiby’s soft & hard ice cream as well as their flavor burst ice cream. Their most popular flavors are soft raspberry and mint chocolate chip according to Gayle.

“Our employees enjoy any mistakes they make while preparing ice cream because than they get to eat it for free,” Gayle joked when asked about her worker’s favorite ice cream flavors.

“I’d just like to extend a big thank you for taking the time to vote for us and watch the Town & Country Gazette for an upcoming cool treat appreciation day at Edgemont Acres,” Gayle said.

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Palmerton Cub Scout Day Camp Winter Wonderland will be the theme for this years programming of the Palmerton Cub Scout Day Camp which will be held from August 25-29 at the Palmerton Memorial Park. Along with the usual Scout activities like archery, BB shooting and swimming the boys will also enjoy winter related crafts, games, sports and science projects. Special guests are planned for each day including the real live team of sled dogs and the mascot from the local hockey club.

This camp experience is for any boy who will be entering grades 1-5 in the fall. If you would like additional information about registering a boy or if you would like to volunteer your assistance to the camp, please call Lee Moyer, Camp Director at 610-570-3301 or Andrea Hinderliter at 484-5293017.

Upper Lehigh Lions Club Craft Show & Annual Festival The Upper Lehigh Lions Club is hosting the 16th annual craft show on July 23 at the Union United Church of Christ Grove in Neffs. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is held rain or shine.

There will be handcrafted items, fine arts and crafts by over 100 talented craftspeople. Breakfast and refreshments will be available. There will also be a free Health Fair.

The 35th annual Festival will be held on July 22 and 23. The Festival entertainment will be from 7 to10 p.m. nightly with great food! On July 22 the Cramer Bros. will play and on July 23 Crazy Heart will be at the festival. Hope to see you there.

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Lisa Csencsits

Fantastic Food with over 100 Items on our menu Nationally Famous Chipped Steak Sandwich often copied but never equaled.

(Our Family Recipe for over 50 Years) Magnificent Blue Mountain Belgian Waffles with Ice Cream or Sundaes.

Soft Serve & Hand Dipped Ice Cream Hot & Hearty Homemade Soups & Chili Con Carne.

Homemade Daily Specials Hours: Open Tues-Wed-Thur 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fri 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Sat 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ?

Sun 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Closed Mondays Homemade Cakes & Pies Serving Breakfast Lunch-Dinner (We Serve Breakfast anytime) Banquet and Parties for any occasion

Wednesday’s Free Kids Meal with Purchase of Adult Meal

Car Cruise August 7th

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Library News Slatington

The Library is currently accepting donated craft items for the 15th annual Chinese auction to be held on Tuesday, September 20. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items, gift certificates, gift baskets or like new items for the auction.

Items can be dropped off at the library.

Thank you to Christine Schuebel, who has beautifully decorated our windows.

The library is looking for any member or former member of the Endless Hills Doll and Toy collectors Club. The library has a doll case that belongs to the club and we would like to return it if possible. Please call the library.

The Wonderful World of Wildlife summer story hour takes place at 10 am on Wednesday mornings, and will continue through August 10th.

Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to attend. All are welcome.

If you haven’t given yet, please consider donating to the annual fundraiser. The library relies on this fundraiser to provide its operating expenses. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Book donations for the used book sale in the library are being accepted. Hardcover books are

50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents.

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

Northampton

The Northampton Area Public Library Board of Director’s meeting for August has been changed.

The new date for the meeting will be August 17, 2011, at 7 p.m.

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5th Annual Giant Yard Sale Franklin Twp. Vol. Fire Co.

2440 Fairyland Rd. Lehighton, PA 18235 On

Friday, Aug. 19th Saturday, Aug. 20th

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Chinese Auction & Refreshments

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Donations of Gently Used Items Drop Off Items at the Fire Co. From 6 – 8:00 PM On Mondays & Tuesdays Aug. 8, 9, 15 & 16

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Gigantic Book Party Aug. 6th 9:00AM – 1:00PM

Aug. 7th 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Below is a list of vendors we contacted to show their products:

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Avon* Longaberger Baskets Miche Bags* Premier Jewelry* Amway* Stella & Dot Jewelry *

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Chinese Auction

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• 20% of all sales will go to the fire co.

• Earn money for the fire co. by booking a party • One free Chinese Auction ticket for every $25 you spend at our vendors • Bring this advertisement for 1 free entry into our daily door prize drawing

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The Social Page

Marvin and Mary Spadt of Berlinsville will be

married 50 fun-filled years on July 22, 2011. The blissful couple’s family treated them to a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. The celebration included their children Tammy Marsh, Tina and Rod Christman of Walnutport, Todd and Sheila Spadt of Palmerton as well as grandchildren Marissa Marsh, Brandon and Jacob Christman and Devin Spadt. Grandson Tyler Christman couldn’t make the trip because he is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas

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The Social Page

Meridith-Ann Beam, age 17 daughter

of Kim Beam has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss PA pageant to be held on August 7 at the Hilton in Harrisburg. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18 and have five different age divisions. Meridith-Ann will be participating in the teen age division along with other outstanding youth ladies from across Pennsylvania.

The winner of the pageant will receive $1,000 cash, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the National Pageant in CA and two tickets to Disneyland.

The NAM Pageants are unlike any other pageant, all activities and competitions are kept age appropriate and there is no swim suit competition. Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self confidence, learning good sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant recognizes the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for her future.

Miss Meridith Beams activities include girl scouts, training seeing eye puppies, sewing and traveling. She also enjoys music, reading, dance, knitting and spending time with her niece and nephews. Miss Beams's sponsors include the American Legion Post 16, Heintzleman Funeral Home and Shoemaker Insurance Agency.

4 Generations

Patty, Lu Lu, Helen and Kelly

Taylor Farber

Chris and Janice Farber would like to congratulate their daughter, Taylor, who was named to the Dean’s list during the fall and spring semesters 2010-2011 at Bloomsburg University. Taylor is a sophomore in the Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing program at Bloomsburg University. She is the granddaughter of Charles and Melba Bisko of Walnutport and Doug and Felicia Farber of Slatington. Her family and friends are very proud of all of her accomplishments!!!

Heminitz-Hall

Janet and John Heminitz of Walnutport are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janelle, to Chris Hall, son of Charlotte and Ken Hall of Northampton. Janelle and Chris met in junior high school and graduated from Northampton High School in 2005. Janelle earned a civil engineering degree from Penn State University in 2009 and a masters in structural engineering from Lehigh University in 2010. She is employed by Alfred Benesch & Co. in Allentown as an engineer. Chris attended Kings College where he obtained a degree in medical studies in 2009 and a masters in physician assistant studies in 2010. He is employed by Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown as a Physician Assistant. A fall 2012 wedding is planned.

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2011 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Bingo, Star Hose Co. #1, Emerald, 6:45 p.m.

Line Dance and Partner Dance Classes. Vigilant Fire Hall, Slatington. Lessons 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., open dance time 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. refreshments avail., A/C. FMI 610-760-1917.

Rotary Club of Slatington meets 6:15 p.m. at the Wildlife Center pavilion, prospective members are welcome! FMI 484-951-2468.

Wing-Nite, Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co., 6-9 p.m. 610-852-2722, Except 3rd Thurs.

Bingo Petersville Rod & Gun Club, 550 Club Road, Bath (Lehigh Twsp.), 7 p.m, FMI 610261-2210 Courage to Change Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship offering hope to friends & family of alcoholics. St. John’s UCC, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 484-4779697 al-anon.alateen.org.

American Legion Auxiliary Slatington meets the first Thursday of every month at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-760-1098, Marcy Knappenberger.

EVERY FRIDAY Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Dinners 4-8 p.m. Weekly Specials 610-852-4051 Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Road, 7 p.m., Non-smoking. 610-217-4321

EVERY SATURDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30. 610-7678476.

EVERY SUNDAY Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1:00 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:45pm, Refreshments avail. 1750 Main St. Northampton, the Garfield/ Gin Mill bldg. FMI 610-262-9010 or drmzklvr@aol.com.

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. Kitchen opens 5 p.m., warm-ups at 6, regular bingo at 6:45 Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30. 610-7678476 Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. Bingo @ 6:45 p.m. Food Avail.

FMI: 610-381-2674.

Bingo, Northampton Memorial Community Center. Doors & kitchen open at 5:30, bingo at 7.

610-261-1113

kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30. 610767-8476.

Bingo – Our Lady of Hungary (Northampton) school gym, 7:00 p.m. Kitchen opens at 6:00 p.m.

FREE Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Area Public Library, 6-8 p.m.

FMI 610-760-0207.

The ladies of Lehighton's Class of 1961 will meet at the" Post 16" Restaurant at the Legion in Slatington for lunch the first Wednesday of the month at 12pm.

Zumba Toning at Steppin' Out Academy of Dance, Schnecksville 6-7pm www.taylorsteward.com 2nd & 4th Wed. Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at St. John’s Lutheran Church Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-3922380.

Wednesday, July 20 Ugly Truck Day Senior Lunch 11:30 am St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 7860 Center St.. Emerald.

EVERY TUESDAY

Thursday, July 21

Bingo, Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. 6:30 FMI 610-852-2722

National Junk Food & Tug of war Day

Bingo @ Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Co. 6:45 FMI 610-381-2674 or 484-357-3248

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m.,

"It's Time to Play" Playgroup 10:30. At Good Shepherd United Church Mountain Road Slatington. Preschoolers age 2-5. Pre-registration is required. FMI 610-760-1687.

Lehigh Township Fair meeting at Fire House , Rt. 248 Cherryville 7PM.

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2011 Community Calendar Connie Mack Baseball Tournament at Limeport Stadium, Limeport PA. Through July 30.

Blue Mt. Health System free program addressing anorectal problems 1:30 p.m. FMI 610377-7070.

Friday, July 22 Ratcatcher's Day Dip And Dance July 22 Fri From 7pm - 10pm Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co Dinner w/Heinz 4;30-8 p.m.

FMI 610-852-2722

Lehigh Township Historical Centre Open House, 1-4 p.m.

Memorabilia, special displays.

Public invited, for all ages.

HA. FMI: 610-767-5989.

Monday, July 25 Threading The Needle Day Slatington Finance, Safety and Community Services Committee meeting, 6:30PM held at the Borough Building, 125 South Walnut St.

Saturday, July 30 National Cheesecake Day

Saturday, July 23 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day Aud 4 @ Roosevelt Demo Club. 9 p.m.

Free Chair Massage 9 a.m.

– 2 p.m. at The Fitness Line Whitehall.

The Upper Lehigh Lions Club craft show at the Union United Church of Christ Grove in Neffs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m

Sunday, July 24 Amelia Earhart Day

Ice Cream Social St. John’s Church 826 Mahoning Drive West Lehighton, 4-7pm Enjoy free entertainment, Hot Food, Ice cream sundaes, Waffles, Floats, & Refreshments FMI 570-386-9960 Free luncheon Parryville UMC Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social at St. Paul's UCC of Indianland, (LT Historical Society), Speaker Lee Haas, 2 p.m., Topic: German culture and Grundow organization. St. Paul's Schoolhouse tours available, 1-4 p.m. Light refreshments.

AYCE Breakfast at Applebees on Cedar Crest to support One Step at a Time Relay for Life Cancer Society Team of the LV. Serving 8-10 a.m. $6

adults, $5 children under 12.

Monday, August 1 Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. Bingo @ 6:45 p.m. Food Avail.

FMI: 610-381-2674.

Thursday, August 4 "It's Time to Play" Playgroup 10:30. At Good Shepherd United Church Mountain Road Slatington. Preschoolers age 2-5. Pre-registration is required. FMI 610-760-1687.

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Nancy Run Fire Company Hall, 3564 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem.

Program: PIC microcontrollers

by George/N3SQD. Members and interested general public are welcome. FMI: www.dlarc. org, KE3AW@ARRL.NET, or 610.432.8286.

Blue Mt. Health System discussion Kidney Disease in Patients with Diabetes and High blood pressure 6 p.m.

FMI 610-377-7070.

Saturday August 6 The 3rd Annual Joseph L Huber Memorial 5k in Catasauqua. FMI & Registration: JLHMemorial.com Women’s Ministry with Nancy Rinker @ 10 a.m. at Fatih Alive Church, Palmerton. FMI 610852-2805

Saturday, August 13 Peach Festival & Quilt Show.

St. Johns UCC Slatington.

4-8 p.m. Food, raffle, chinese auction & entertainment. FMI 610-767-5554.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Did You Know...?

My Schools, My Country, My Flag My country belongs to me. I am responsible for its well-being, goals and ideals. I am the people.

We, the people of the United States. Where and how do they live? Who were their ancestors from under which flags? What customs did they contribute to this country? What skills and knowledge did they bring?

The American flag is the symbol of our country, bringing all peoples into the oneness of the nation.

Each section of the flag reflects the history and struggles of the people. The thirteen stripes are the thirteen original independent colonies bound to each other by common stitches. The stars in the blue field represent the expansion of states. The five star points indicate a new nation in the world skies. The colors - red for hardiness, courage and valor; white for purity and innocence; blue for justice, vigilance and perseverance - were defined by the resolution on the Great Seal of the United States. These things we, the people, were taught in schools and homes.

Schools have had the responsibility of teaching

G

The Winner of this month’s

D EYE is Irene Wenz of Slatington!

Irene correctly identified the popcorn sign at Becky’s Drive-in.

Congrats Irene and don’t forget to look in our upcoming issue for the next Good Eye!

all students these ideals and have used the flag to symbolize them.

In 1812, in Colrain, a flag was recorded over a one-room log school. A flag of no distinctive design perhaps, but red, white, and blue. In the late 1800s, John B. Upham asked children to use their pennies to buy flags for their schools.

In 1892, Francis Bellamy wrote a poem in a child's magazine to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus. A month later, the Pledge of Allegiance honoring the ideals of the flag was recited in American public schools.

School children and their teachers carry flags in parades on patriotic holidays to place them in cemeteries in respect for the veterans who gave to their last. Children of immigrant families learned the flag's ideals through their teachers. Their parents, and perhaps themselves, were greeted by the flag at their port of entry.

On May 28, 1913, at the sixth commencement Continued on Page 24

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"CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn."

The Bus Mechanic is responsible for efficient operation and maintenance of IU vehicles. A minimum of two years general mechanical experience required, including a background in air conditioning, gas and diesel engines, knowledge of and ability to utilize diagnostic testing equipment. Hourly rate: $19.12 at 40/hrs per week M-F. If interested in this position download an application at www.cliu.org Employment Opportunities

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LTHS Continued from Page 23 of Lehigh Township High School, the bulletin contained this statement: "We boast about America; the telephones and the bath tubs are being copied all around the world. Yet we have failed to distribute our most significant product -- the motivation that gives us the drive, initiative and determination to think for ourselves.

It is faith that is America. This faith is instilled in children by their parents. Your children are what you, your teachers, and your church teach them. America is great because children grow up in good homes with good schools and Christian parents. We are a great nation because we are a Christian nation. The supreme power that made us great will not let us destroy ourselves. It is faith that is America."

In the 1950s, the last two stars representing Alaska and Hawaii took their place on the field of blue.

Our flag, our schools, our country! To see a 45 star flag, please visit St. Paul's Schoolhouse.

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Please call for an appointment (610-767-5989) or visit us at the Ice Cream Social on July 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., when the schoolhouse will be open.

By LTHS vice-president, Sarah Pagotto

LTHS SPECIAL EVENTS Plan a visit to the historical centre which is open on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, from 1 to 4 p.m. There is plenty of interesting and unique memorabilia which would capture the interest of the whole family. The historical centre and St. Paul’s School House are also open by appointment. Call 610-767-5989.

The society will sponsor another special event to celebrate its tenth anniversary this year. On Saturday, July 30, an Ice Cream Social will be held in the fellowship hall of St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland from 1 to 4 p.m. At 2 p.m., Speaker Lee Haas, president of Groundhog Lodge No. 6 and president of the “Grossdaddi” of the groundhog lodges, will talk about the German migration and the impact it made on our area. He will talk about the German culture and explain facts about the Grundsow organization and their flag. Following the presentation, there will be ice cream and light refreshments. This will be a day of learning and socializing. It would be appreciated if you would call 610-767-6829 if you are sure you will attend to reserve. Come out and support this special program and join in the fun! We hope to see you there!

For more information regarding the historical society, please call 610-767-5989.

Happy Birthday!

Tyler Hoppes - 5 on July 27th Parker Jones - 13 on July 31st David L. Aindt - 51 on July 31st

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Red, White &

Blueberry!

Come to one of our weekly open houses and sample delectable blueberry specialties at Wesley Enhanced Living.

Enjoy July blueberries at their peak of sweetness!

In honor of National Blueberry Month, our chefs have cooked up some delicious menu selections. You’re invited in for a taste of warm hospitality and delicious blueberry treats, such as Blueberry Power Smoothie, Blueberry Country Pie and Fresh Blueberry Scones.

Please call for open house dates and times.

Wesley Enhanced Living offers high-quality personal care and Alzheimer’s care with no entry fees and the most reasonable monthly rates in the area!

• Spacious private and semi-private accommodations • High-quality, round-the-clock supportive care Ask about • Three, home-cooked meals a day Call Connie today at 267-614-0339 to reserve your seat at one of our weekly open houses and a chance to sample some of our renowned blueberry recipes! Hurry, space is limited!

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Wesley Enhanced Living (WEL) continuing care retirement communities are non-profit and faithbased, with a mission to deliver a purposeful life to residents. For more information, please visit www.WEL.org or call 1-877-U-AGE-WEL.

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CRYSTAL

Y2Kids Staff Awarded Child Care Credential

Melissa Young, Amber Giannotti, Theresa Oswald, Cassandra Greb, Ariel Bruchak and Jessica Jones of Y2 Kids have been awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children.

The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, DC, which represents the early childhood profession.

Parents who use early education and care are especially concerned today about their children’s welfare. With this in mind, as part of the CDA assessment process, every candidate for the CDA Credential is observed working with young children by an early childhood professional. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work with families to develop children’s physical and intellectual capabilities in a safe and healthy learning environment.

The CDA Credential is having a positive effect on the quality of early childhood education and care. Its impact is evident in center-based and home visitor programs as well as family child care, the most common form of care for children under 5 years old.

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Blue Mountain Health System Programs BMHS will offer “A Light-Hearted Examination of Common Anorectal Problems,” a free program that addresses hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, polyps and other common anorectal problems on Thurs., July 21, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hyperbaric & Wound Healing Center and Conference Center at 6th and Iron Streets in Lehighton.

Talk on Kidney Disease in Patients with Diabetes and High Blood Pressure on Thurs., Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Hyperbaric & Wound Healing Center and Conference Center. Nicholas Varvarelis, DO, Carbon Nephrology Associates, will speak about diabetes and high blood pressure and how they work independently and together to cause kidney disease. Find out how diabetes and high blood pressure can affect your kidneys and what you can do about it.

Co-sponsor of AARP Driver Safety Renewal Course on Sat., Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ground Floor Community Room at the Gnaden Huetten Campus, 211 N. 12th Street in Lehighton..

Class size is limited and registration is required at 610-377-7070.

Safe Sitter babysitting course on Fri., Aug. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Health Works Education Center at the Carbon Plaza Mall, Route 443 in Lehighton. Space is limited and prepayment is required. Call 610-377-7070.

Talk on Depression: A Highly Treatable Medical Condition on Wed., Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at the Hyperbaric and Wound Healing Center and Conference Center at 6th and Iron Streets in Lehighton. M. Aly Rifai, MD, a psychiatrist and recent member of the medical staff at the Blue Mountain Health System, will talk about depression and the various types, triggers and treatments that are currently available.

To learn more about any of these programs or to register, please call 610-377-7070.

Focus on Litter Could Win $1,000 A statewide photo contest rewards shutterbugs who snap eye-catching images of other people’s litter - soda cans, burger wrappers and similar unsightly stuff.

Lens On Litter, a product of the Pennsylvania Resources Council, offers a top prize of $1,000 in each of two categories: adult and student.. Six additional prizes, three to each group, will be awarded with second place winners receiving $500, third place $250 and The People’s Choice Award of a digital camera. The contest is open to amateur photographers only. The Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2011 and remember that all photos must be taken in Pennsylvania.

Send entries (limit three per person) to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

Include on the back of the photo include: entrant’s name, address, telephone number, itle given to photo, and location of litter site. If a school age child, child’s age, the school grade and school name must be provided. Photos will not be returned and will become the property, of PRC. This contest is sponsored by the AAA MidAtlantic. Inc., BPG Development Company, L.P., Pennoni Associates, Sheetz, Inc. and Wawa Inc. More Info: 610-353-1555.

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Recipe Round-Up Coffee Can Ice Cream

To help celebrate National Ice Cream month, enjoy this homemade ice cream recipe What you'll need: • 2 clean metal cans, both with lids (make one can larger than the second) • 1 cup of very cold milk • 1 cup sugar • 1 tsp vanilla • 1 tbs chocolate syrup • Ice • Salt How to make it: 1. Place the ice cream mixture in the smaller coffee can (make sure it's clean) and seal with the lid on tightly.

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Seal the larger can with its lid tightly and roll it around for about a half hour. This process works great if you have kids. Let them sit on the floor and roll the can between them. When it's done you'll have a nice container to keep the ice cream in!

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Die Hard Potter Fans Flock to Becky’s

Movie goers from Allentown & Bethlehem arrived at 2 p.m. for a 9 p.m. showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and a Midnight showing of Part 2 at Beckys Drive In, Berlinsville.

They were first in line for the sold out show opening night.

Since 1946 Becky's Drive in has been bringing the best summer movies to the drive in. For the first time in those 65 years, Harry Potter fans sold out Becky's Screen 1 on a weeknight on Thursday July 14 for the opening of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Fans started showing up for the 9 p.m. showing of The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 a little after 2 p.m. on Thursday. A family from East Stroudsburg drove to Becky's for the atmosphere and to experience both movies back to back, they arrived a little after 5 p.m.

The Harry Potter experience at Becky's was full

of fun and entertainment. The staff at Becky's even cooked up some homemade chocolate frogs and magic licorice wands (popular Harry Potter treat on the train to Hogwarts). Many fans came dressed in costume to enjoy the movies showing support for Potter and his friends.

Happy Birthday!

Valerie Aumack - 68 on July 24th Emilie Capra - 8 on July 25th Tammy Hess - 35 on July 26th Janet Grabarits Sforza - 50 on July 27th

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Tips from the Pro’s on Looking fabulous This Summer!

By Laura Stauffer

Summer is in full swing and most of us are out enjoying the sun, but don’t forget to take care of your skin so you can look your best as you hit the beach or barbeque!

Skin Care is ALWAYS super important, especially when you are out in the sun or tanning inside. Having healthy, happy skin will not only be good for you in the long run but it will help you get the best tan you can while you are out this summer. One of the best ways to get healthy, happy skin is to have a good skin care regimen. Start with a good cleanser that responds well to your body. Everyone’s body is different and responds different to products.

Next is exfoliation, it takes the top layer of dead skin off and helps reveal the healthy, new skin underneath. Next is moisturize! I cannot

stress this enough…Moisturize, Moisturize, MOISTURIZE! Being outside in the sun dehydrates not only you but your skin. While you are out in the sun for any length of time, wear sun glasses and an SPF lipstick or chap stick. The skin on your lips and eye lids is very delicate and needs more protecting. Lastly if you are going to be out in the sun for long periods of time wear a quality SPF. Protect and moisturize your skin and it will reward you for years to come! Enjoy the summer everyone.

Laura Stauffer is the owner of Aloha Salon and Spa in Walnutport bringing 5 years make up styling and 4 years salon experience to our readers. You can contact her by emailing laura@alohatanning.net or visiting her website at www.alohatanning.net.

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship 5229 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610-767-2482 Worship 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45, Nursery Provided.

All Saints Episcopal Church 301 N. 2nd St., Lehighton 610-377-2675 Adult Forum – Sun. 9:05 a.m. Worship – Sun. 10 a.m.

Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church 633-649 W. Washington St. Slatington, 610-767-2214. Mass - Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Ben Salem United Church of Christ 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton 570386-3870 www.bensalemucc.com Contemporary. worship 8:15 a.m.

Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Bethany Bible Fellowship Church 3300 7th St. Whitehall, 610-434-8661.

Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S. 9 a.m Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mt. Dr., Cherryville, 610-7671239, Worship & Children’s Programs at 9:00 & 10:30 AM Bethel U.C.C. 4th & Franklin St., Slatington. 610-7671898.

Worship 10 a.m S.S. 9 a.m.

Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton, 610-826-8402.

Worship & Small Study Groups, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church 233 Main St. Walnutport, 610-767-7447 Worship 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist 1433 Main St., Chapman, Bath 610-8370935. Worship 11:00 am. S.S. 10:00 am. HA Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, 610-298-2527. Worship 10:30am, S.S. 9:15am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore 913 South Mink Rd. Danielsville, 610-8376051. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10:15

a.m. S.S. 10:15 a.m.

Faith Independent Church of Christ 4394 Mt. View Dr. Walnutport, 610-7375390. Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Faith Alive United Methodist Church 678 Pine St. Bowmanstown 610-852-2805.

Worship 8:30a.m. & 10:45a.m, SS 9:45 am.

First UCC 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262696. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.

Friedens UCC 7227 PA Rt. 873, Slatington, 610-767-7099 Worship 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m. HA. Good Shepherd UCC 3490 Mt. Rd., Slatington, 610-767-9680.

Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. HA. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Kreidersville, 610262-9517 Worship 8am, 9:45a.m. & 10:45, nursery available S.S. 9:30.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church 2022 Main St., Northampton, 610-7676162. Worship 9:00 am & 10:45 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m. Nursery Available.

Grace United Church of Christ 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Heidelberg Lutheran Church 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610-767-1526.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610-767-4740.

Worship 8:30 a.m. HA. Heritage Baptist Church 3749 Rt. 309 Orefield, 610-395-4970. S.S. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery avail.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Nursery avail. HA Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Main St., Slatedale, 610-767-1526. Worship 8:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.

Christ U.C.C. 309 Main St., Walnutport, 610-767-1601.

Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262524. Worship 8 & 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. nursery & HA

Covenant United Methodist Church 2715 Mt. View Dr. 610-837-7517. Worship 8 & 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15.

Hope Lutheran Church Rt. 248, Cherryville, 610-767-7203. PR Worship 8 and 930 a.m.. Nursery HA.

Egypt Community Church 4129 S Church St. Egypt 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., H/C accessible.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 14th & Washington Sts., Northampton, 610-262-3365. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Emmanuel UCC 509 Hamilton St. Bowmanstown, 610-852-2707. Worship 9

Jerusalem Lutheran Church 500 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), 610-681-5200. Worship 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Jerusalem UCC 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, (Trachsville).

610-681-4412. 9:00 am. Svc. 10:30 am Kingdom Life Family Center 4333 Lime Kiln Rd., Orefield, 610-398-0111.

Worship 10am. Nursery Living Hope Lighthouse 705 3rd St., Palmerton, 610-826-2201.

Worship 10 a.m.

Living Stone Fellowship 6925 Flint Hill Road, New Tripoli 610-2983020. Worship 10:00 a.m.

McMichaels United Methodist Church Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels 570-629-1136 VBS July 11-15 @ 6:30 p.m., Bible Study Friday 7-8 p.m.

Parryville United Methodist Church Worship is at 10:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. 610-377-5538 Sacred Heart Church 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton 610-8262335\ Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & ll am HA. Salem United Methodist Church 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville, 610-7678003. Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery avail.).

S.S. 11 a.m Salem United Methodist Church 4145 Forest Inn Rd. Aquashicola, 610826-4464. Worship 11 a.m S.S. 9:30 a.m., Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church 4019 Main St. Slatedale, 610-767-5632.

Worship 9 a.m. Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 8:45 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton, 610-826-2611 Sun. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

Slatington Baptist Church 509 Main St., Slatington, 610-767-6276.

Worship 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. VBS July 25-29 6:30-8:30 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 S. 2nd St. Slatington, 610-767-6361 Worship 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Nursery S.S. 9:00 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. 891 Columbia Ave. Palmerton, 610-8262050. Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA. St. John’s UCC 1415 Rising Sun Rd. Laurys Station,610-262-8061 Worship 10:15 a.m.

S.S. 9 am. HA St. John’s UCC 15 S. 2nd St., Slatington 610-767-5554.

Worship: 9 A.M. Nursery available, H A

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Church Directory St. John’s UCC of Howertown 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, 610-2628666 Worship 8 & 10:15 AM S.S. 9 AM. Nursery, HA

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 106 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Sunday

Union United Church of Christ 5550 Rte. 873, Neffs, 610-767-6961 Worship 8 & 10:30 am, Children Church 10:30, Nursery, HA

St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church 222 Church St., Lehighton 610-377-2972 Worship 9:00AM SS 10:30AM

The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, 610-8264972.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist Church 227 Willow Rd. and Rt. 145, 610-767-8939, Worship 9:45am. Sabbath School 11:00am.

St. Nicholas R.C. Route 946, Berlinsville, 610-767-3107.

Mass daily at 8:30 a.m. Mass Sat Evening 4:30. Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m

Trinity EC Church 4647 Lehigh Dr. Berlinsville 610-767-1167.

Worship 9 a.m., S.S. 10 a.m.

Whitehall Mennonite Church 4138 Wilson St. Egypt, 610-262-1270.

Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. Nursery

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church 207 2nd St., Slatington. 610-760-2090 Worship 10 a.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St, Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m. W 10:30 a.m. Nursery

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, 787 Almond Rd. Cherryville, 610-767-5751.

Worship at 10:15am S.S. 9am. Nursery, HA. St. Paul’s UCC 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 610261-2910.

Sun. – 9:30 a.m.

St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA. 610-837-7426. Worship 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 7860 Center St., Emerald, 610.767.6233.

Union Lutheran Church 5500 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 Worship 8 & 10:45 a.m. Nursery, S.S. 9:15 a.m. HA. Rejoicing Spirits non-denominational worship & fellowship for people with disabilities. 4th Sunday of every month.

United Presbyterian Church of Slatington 6750 Route 873, Slatington, 610-767-8113, Worship 9am,10:30am Nursery, SS -9am HA

Zion UCC 2nd & Iron Sts Lehighton. 610-377-1191 Worship 8:15 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m.

Zion’s Stone UCC, 51 Church Rd., Northampton 610-262-1133 Worship 10:15 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m.

Zion Wesleyan Church 2459 East Scenic Dr.Bath, 610-837-8469 Worship 10:30a.m. S.S. 9:30a.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St Northampton, 610-262-6636 S.S. 9 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Nursery

Spread The Good Word Slatington Baptist Church

The Slatington Baptist Church located at 509 Main Street is inviting you to join us at ourVacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Gospel Light’s Son Surf Beach Bash. There will be Bible Stories, crafts, skits, games, songs and refreshments.

Classes are for all ages, from nursery, elementary, teens and adults. Bible School runs from July 25th – 29th at 6:30pm – 8:30pm. We will begin registration at 6 pm on Monday July 25th and our closing program will be at 8pm on Friday July 29th. If you have any questions please call Wendy at 610-767-6276.

Bethany Wesleyan Church

Imagine a sports league for children that doesn’t have parents driving all over creation multiple nights of the week, where children have equal playing time, that promotes positive selfesteem, confidence and good sportsmanship!

Imagine UPWARD SPORTS! Bethany Wesleyan

Church is now registering children in grades K-8 for Upward Sports Flag Football to be held August 20 through October 31, 2011. Program features a one hour practice weekly and a one hour game on Saturdays. Registration deadline is July 31. Call the church office (610 767-1239) or log onto www. bethanywes.org/Upward Sports to register online or download a registration form.

August 1—5, 6:30—8:00 PM Pre-school Theme: “Pandamania” (Age 3 through completed K) Elementary Theme: “Upward Extreme Mania” (Completed K through 5th Grade) Kids discover that God has a purpose and a plan for everyone.

Come have a great time and learn how God created you unique and special. Lots of games, hayrides, tasty snacks and so much more!

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville, PA. For more information on the church, call the office at 610 767-1239 or log onto www.bethanywes.org.

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Duane Lucien Memorial Fund 5K Sat. July 23 The 2nd annual Duane Lucien Memorial Scholarship Foundation 5K will take place on Saturday July 23. The 5K Race & Fun Walk will be held on the Lehigh Canal Towpath in Walnutport beginning at 7:30 a.m.

All participants are asked to register and pick up packets by 8:30 a.m.

There will be a group stretching time and warmup at 8:45 and the race will begin at 9 a.m. The fun walk will begin at 9:15 a.m. Following the race there will be fellowship at the pavilion and awards ceremony will begin at 11 a.m.

You can register for the race/walk online at www.djksf.com or the day of the race. All proceeds form the 5K go towards the Duane J. Lucien Scholarship Foundation.

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Palmerton Library A newly formed knitting club meets on the first and third Monday of each month at the library from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The club is free and new members are always welcome.

Yoga classes are offered on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Participants should call the teacher at 570-436-1762 for more information. The library sponsors a used book sale in the basement.

New used books arrive daily along with videos, puzzles and CD’s. Over 2000 books and videos are available, including paperbacks and children's books. The Board of Directors meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the library at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. The Teen Advisory Group is for students in grades 7-12 and meets at the library the first Wed.of the month.

New members are always welcome. The library has started a new volunteer program. Interested volunteers must be 13 years or older, come in and ask at the desk for a volunteer packet to sign-up!

Adults, teens and kids: sign up for the “Read Around the World” contest and compete in your age group for fun prizes. All are welcome to participate. For more info call the library @ 610826-3424

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Sermonette Rev. James L. Snyder

One word not in my vocabulary I have long been an avid reader of Webster’s New World dictionary of the American language.

My well-thumbed copy suggests I have done a lot of reading in it. It is the one book within easy reach of my study. Although I enjoy reading it, it does not have much of a plot.

Whenever I get the idea that I know many words, and people can be proud of stupid things like this, I pull down my dictionary and begin reading.

Although I have read it many times before, I always run across an unfamiliar word. I cannot tell you how many words there are in my dictionary, but suffice to say there is a lot.

I am always interested in new words. I like to research the history of a new word, what it means and how to use it in conversation and writing.

Then, like the egotistical fool I am, I like to mystify some of my friends by dropping this new word casually into the conversation whether it fits or not.

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has a

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word for this, but I am not allowed to repeat it in polite company. Quite often, she will say, “You know what you can do with that new word, don’t you?” I really don’t, but I don’t let on that I don’t.

It is not that I am at a loss for words; I just have a growing appreciation for life.

Of all the words in my vocabulary, only a few I refuse to use. In fact, some of them have been deleted and defriended from my memory.

The main word I refer to as the “B” word. It is absolutely anathema in my presence. Not only do I refrain from using it, but also I appreciate people around me not using it either. As far as I am concerned, it has no place in the English language.

All was going well until several weeks ago some friends of ours and my wife and I went out for dinner together. My wife and I do not often treat ourselves to a leisurely lunch where we can just enjoy fellowship.

We were seated at a very nice table and the waitress came around and took our drink orders.

In the meantime, we set back, relaxed and prepared ourselves for a nice time together of dining and fellowship.

When two preachers get together there just is no way to stop them from talking until somebody says, “I think it’s time to take up an offering.”That is the key phrase for every pastor to be quiet. It is a well-established phrase in all pastors vocabulary.

It was not long before the waitress came back to take our meal order. Everybody ordered and then my turn came. All I really wanted was a nice roast beef and a salad. However, I needed to order a second side dish with my meal. I did not want anything else.

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3rd Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale

Zion Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd. Bath August 6th 9am-3pm

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Sermonette Rev. James L. Snyder Continued from Page 36 It was at this time that my wife spoke up.

“Order a vegetable medley and I’ll eat it.” I am not too keen when it comes to vegetable dishes but I decided to go along with the plan. It is important to have a plan. More important is the one who makes up the plan. And since it was my wife, how could I refuse.

Having taken our order, the waitress whirled around and took our order back to the kitchen for preparation. We all went back to our delightful conversation. It is at times like this when I am not too concerned about how fast the meal comes out.

It was not long before the waitress returned with our meals in hand. She gave each one their plates and mine was last. Being too busy talking, I did not realize what she set before me. After all, I knew what I ordered. Then someone prayed.

When I opened my eyes and looked at my plate all I could do was gasp. The “B” word came leaping to my lips and it was all I could do to bite my tongue to keep from pronouncing it in public.

When tragedy strikes it usually strikes out with me.

There on my plate next to my roast beef was the vegetable medley. Now, a vegetable medley can be many things. I never stopped to think or even to ask what the vegetable medley was all about.

After all, I was not going to eat it.

There on my plate, in plain sight for everybody to see and sneer at, was a mixture of vegetables that included BROCCOLI. The horrid “B” word. To make matters worse, as if they could get any worse, this vegetable medley was actually touching my roast beef.

All I can say is, that vegetable medley was not singing my song. My good wife came to my rescue and removed the entire vegetable medley. Who

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is the rational-challenged chef who dreamed up such a concoction of vegetables?

At that moment, I needed a word, but from my dictionary. I needed a word from the Bible. “And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him” (Psalm 37:40 KJV).

Some words have a way of catching up with you, but God’s Word has a delightful way of holding us up in the most difficult of times.

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Classifieds FOR RENT Apartment-Slatington New 2 BR, NO Pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/15) TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C. $770 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (7/21) TOWNHOUSE 3 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C. $840 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169. (7/21) Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rooms, $90-$150 per week. Private and shared bathroom. Furnished apartments $150-$200 per week. All units have color TV, HBO, fridge, M/W, all utilities included, parking available, owner-occupied units. Shown by appointments only. Call 610-760-0700 (12/15) Two 2 BR Country Apts near Slatington 2nd floor, no pets.

1st Floor $720/month, 3rd Floor $625/month + security dep. includes WSG & Cable TV. Call 610-767-8529 (8/18) Slatington APTS - 1st (1 bedroom) and 2nd (2 bedroom) Floor. $725/mo. 1st & Last month + Security. Heat, W/S/G Included. 610-767-1068 (8/4) Room for Rent, Walnutport, Furnished, All Utilities Included, Hallway Phone, Home Like Atmosphere, Use of deck and grill, Convenient parking, Single Occupancy. Call For

Appt. 610-767-5864, after 10 a.m.

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Slatington Apartment for Rent – beautiful 2nd floor apartment. 1 bedroom & office, Water, Sewer, Garbage, Heat included + garage. Pets Conditional, References Required. $725/mo. 610-262-1144 (8/4)

PARTY TENTS FOR RENT OR SALE WE DELIVER AND SET UP TABLES AND CHAIRS AVAILABLE ALL OUR TENTS. 610 776-6225 WWW.PARTYTENTSFORRENTBYMARTY. COM (9/15)

For Rent – Mobile Home 2 BR/2 Baths – 58yr old male is seeking live-in companion.

Single Male or Female only. $600/mth. Call for Details 610767-9647 (7/21)

AKC BOXER PUPPIES born 5/22/11 4 Males - 2 Females Deposits & Visits to be scheduled after 6-4-11 Visit http:// www.lehighvalleybff.webs.com E-mail - sarawea@yahoo.com Phone 1-610-304-4946 or 1-610767-9164 (7/21)

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MONTH 610-432-3246 -OR 610417-9075 (7/21)

FOR SALE Lumber for Sale oak cherry hickory black walnut ash kiln dried or fresh cut. Portable sawmill service. Firewood and slabwood. Trailer decking, sideboards, beams, flooring, wallboards, skid loader service, rollback service, tree service.

Greg 484 221 1924. (10/6) Heisler’s Battery Outlet We carry all kinds of batteriesfactory 1sts and 2nds. Auto batteries starting at $39.95.

Chainsaws sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. 610-2628703 (12/15) Two Bedroom Mobile Home in nice community. Needs a little TLC. Great Starter Home! $7,500 Neg. Home- 610-767-

Two Person Swing Heavy Construction, Canvas Top, Plus 2 Lawn Chairs. Asking $50 – 610-767-4941 (7/21) FOR SALE Red Wood Glider Swing with Frame $95, Eager Beaver Chainsaw $70, Air Conditioner Amana 12,000 BTU $80, GenAir Self Cleaning Wall Oven $110. 610-767-1255 (7/21) BEAN BAGS- It’s picnic season. Time to play bean bag.

Need new Bean Bags? – Just $20 for a set of 8 (2 patterns). Call 610-760-2361. (8/4) Sako Finn Bear Deluxe 270 Caliber 3 x 9 Scope 27655 Asking $1,400.00 Winchester Model 12 Mod Choice Asking $750.00 610-767-2416 (7/21) FOR SALE 12x60 mobile home in Glencrest. Valley View. Many extras including appliances and air conditioners. $450 rent includes many extras.

End of court lot. Immediate occupancy. $9500 or best reasonable offer. Call Brian 610-5339416 (8/4)

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HELP WANTED Dynamic, Energetic Account Executives for Innovative Designs & Publishing Publications. Innovative Designs & Publishing is looking for an Account Executive to join our team in our Walnutport office.

P/T includes inside and outside sales - will train. Please send resume and salary requirements to apply@idpcreative.com.

MAXIMUM CARE is seeking a CNA/Home Health Aid in Walnutport, Slatington and surrounding area. Bilingual a plus, Flexible Schedule FT/PT hours available 610-264-2353 EOE (8/18) HELP WANTED for lawn work and misc. After School, Weekends & During Vacation.

Transportation a plus. Call 610262-8690 Nights or Weekends.

(8/4) St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton is seeking a part time (12-15hrs), Director of Christian Education to provide overall leadership with Chiildren, Youth and Adults. For job description see stpaulsnorth.org or call 610-261-2910. (8/18) TRAVEL COORDINATOR $14/hr. Paid training. FT/PT. Hourly + commission & bonus.

FT benefits include vac, sick time, Paid holidays & medical plan. EOE. Call Jenna: 610-2669068 (7/21)

WANTED Wanted unwanted lawn mowers: riding, push, rototillers & snow blowers. Go-carts & Minibikes. DEAD OR ALIVE. Call Al 610-767-9077 or 484-358-3718.

Free Pick Up. (8/18) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/15)

Antiques Wanted Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items, sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (12/15) 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 to big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry anytime (8/18) PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL AND CANDY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES CASH PAID CALL DARYL 610-767-9135 (12/15) WANTED! YOUR USED GUNS OR GUN PARTS!!!

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

We buy, sell, trade and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rte. 873, Slatington PA 18080. 610-767-9046 (12/15) Farmers Market Vendors Wanted. The Bath Farmers Market, runs May through September at Keystone Park in Bath. Currently looking for Vendors for the 2011 season.

Full and Half Season available.

Please visit our website at www. bathfarmersmarket.org for more information, and applications. FMI contact Mary Kositz 610-837-6729 or Fiona Adamsky 610-618-9437. (1/27-9/15) WANTED: VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS Paying top $ for tobacco cards, 1948-1952 Bowman, 1952-75 Topps, etc. No collection too small Call Todd at T & L Sports 610-703-0790 (4/22/12)

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Abzolute Enterprises- Antique Motercycles – always scouting for Indians, Harleys, BSA, Nortons, Triumphs, etc.

Also select Japanese Motocycles. All considered, preferably garage or barn kept & not running. 570-325-5727 (12/15)

SERVICES AVAILABLE On The Mark Repairs Specializing in all types of small home repairs. Senior discount, free estimates, fully insured, reliable, honest service. Call Mark 610-248-6741 PA#17842 (12/15) TIMS 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. (12/15) TREES BY DAVE & SON Takedowns, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped.

Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave's Cell 570657-1063. (12/15) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164 (12/15) We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs etc. GO GREEN! Marth's Disposal 610-262-9021 or 610-8425684. (12/31/11)

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Find it!

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Travel Plans? Check out Slatington Assumption B.V.M. Church Travel Club’s Website: www.assumptiontravelclub. com to see what is offered. Or call John 610-767-3036. (7/21) MUSIC LESSONS at STRIKE A CHORD MUSIC. We offer instruction on guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, drums, piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, cello, violin, viola, and voice.

610-760-7979 (7/21) Experienced softball pitching coach offering private pitching lessons for all age groups and levels. Reasonable rates. Call (610)751-4810 or email HOCKML@lafayette.edu.

(7/21) AVON Interested in buying/ selling Avon. Buy products at demo prices, no inventory or minimum order needed. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: http://www.youravon. com/lsymons or call Lucia 610767-0896 (12/15) A.P. EXCAVATING & CONCRETE. PA#021097 Footers, Block Walls, Foundations, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers. Water & Electrical lines installed. Large Field cutting, Hauling. Large & Small Backhoe, Specializing in tight area digging. Snowplowing.

Fully insured. 484-221-4200 OR 610-737-9585 (10/6) ABZOLUTE ENTERPRIZEZ Chimney sick? Leaking, not working right? Cleanings, caps, stoves, repairs, chimney relining specialist! We build em, and stone veneer. Call The Chimney Doc, Before Your House Makes the News! 570325-5727 (10/21) Mr. Handy Mike Anything that needs to be done in your home we can get it done. For plumbing, electricity, painting & carpentry please call 484-4691436 mr.handymike@gmail. com (7/21)

BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | July 21, 2011

GARAGE/YARD SALES Walnutport - Annual community yard sale. Oak, Spruce, Willow, Cypress, Maple Streets. 2 Blocks from Kmart.

25+ houses, rain or shine. Sat, July 30, 8 am to 2 pm. Few on Fri. 7/29. Craft Supplies, FP School House, Freezer, Furniture and much more. (7/21) Neighborhood Yard Sale 9am – 2pm Friday 8/5 & Sat 8/6 Cedar Drive Walnutport between Blue Mtn. & Municipal (7/21) Estate Sale 123 E. Main St., Bath Furniture, household items, aquarium, tools & much more. Fri. 7/22, Sat. 7/23 & Sun. 7/24. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (7/21)

PERSONALS Personal-Female Slim or Medium Build Music Concerts, Fairs, Quiet Life. Clean Body & Mind 5’8” white male.

Abba, Rain, Johnny Cash, Elvis Eagles tributes I have seen.

Will go to Schuylkill, Gilberts, Bloomsburg, Carbon fairs and others. Join me. 484-547-6464 Leave Message, will return call.

(7/21) SWF would like to meet nice guy to hang out with sometimes-55 to 65. No drinkers please. Southern Poconos area.

Call – Leave a Message 610246-2376 I work days. (7/21)

EVENTS Sonsurf Beach Bash VBS Hope Wesleyan Church 111 Dewberry Ave. Bethlehem , PA 18107 July 25-29 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. For ages 2 years old through 12th grade. Registration online at www.hopelv .org (7/21)

TRIPS 8 Days Innsbruck Austria $1,139 Includes: R/T Direct Air, transfers, 4-Star Hotel, Daily Breakfast and Dinner. March 28 – April 5, 2012 610-262-3050 or http://beckysinnsbrucktrip. yolasite.com (7/21)

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What’s in Your Beach Bag? The Lyme Conspiracy By: Joseph J. Bradley Reviewed by Marjorie Tietjen

Marjorie Tietjen: Marjorie is a freelance investigative journalist with a B.S. in nutrition. She writes on various topics but has a special interest in public health, education and awareness. Her writings can be found online and in several print publications.Click Here to find out more about Lyme Disease and Here to Read Marjorie’s Blog The Food Freedom Revolution: Taking Back Control of Our Health.

Author: Joseph Bradley ISBN: 978-1-61296-028-9 Do you or someone you know have a chronic illness which has no known cause, definitive test, or cure? This description would include such diseases as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, ALS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Parkinson’s, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Bipolar Depression and others. If this relates to anyone you know, I would strongly suggest that you read The Lyme Conspiracy by Joseph Bradley.

It is a fast paced fictional thriller, which is not only very entertaining but also educational in respect to the real life political aspects surrounding Lyme disease. Lyme is often misdiagnosed and given labels which only describe the symptoms. The underlying cause of the symptoms is being ignored. However, interest in Lyme disease is not a requirement for the enjoyment of this book. If you like murder mysteries then The Lyme Conspiracy is for you.

The author, Joseph Bradley is a former police officer and has a Master’s degree in criminology.

Bradley has written several mystery thriller, which includes The Last Season, Ticket To Paradise and Bottle Park. His firsthand experience in navigating the shark infested waters of what appears to be the intentional misdiagnosis and under treatment of Lyme disease is what motivated him to write his newest book, The Lyme Conspiracy.

I was interested in learning how his education and experience in criminology may have influenced the writing of this book….so I decided to ask him! This was Bradley’s response. “My experiences as a Police Officer have helped me with all my novels concerning the thought process behind the investigations, crime scenes, forensics, and just understanding how the investigative and criminal mind works. In my novel, I think like a criminal when I’m in that character and I think like the detective when I’m writing that piece.

With 12 years experience as a City Police Officer,

I’ve been able to allow for many twists and turns in my stories.

Crime is seldom simple and is usually complex.”

The story takes place on the Connecticut shoreline and on Long Island, N.Y, which mirrors the real life history of the emergence of Lyme disease. Detective Taylor Marshall, who works for the Connecticut State Police is assigned to investigate two murders which involve retired government scientists who once worked at Plum Island ( an actual government run animal disease research center).

Detective Marshall begins to suspect that the two murders are connected. Marshall teams up with an investigative reporter, Gary Mitchell of the New Haven Register, and together they try to solve the mysteries of who killed the Plum Island scientists, who hired the killer and what secrets were these murdered scientists privy to? As Marshall and Mitchell get closer to the truth, the murderer first tracks down Gary Mitchell and then aims his sights on Detective Taylor Marshall. Will they survive?

Will the covert information pertaining to the Lyme disease conspiracy be uncovered?

Bradley skillfully weaves together a plot of murder, intrigue and romance. The story takes many twists and turns and he keeps the reader guessing throughout the whole book. As I briefly mentioned before, the author masterfully captures the interest of the average reader, while at the same time educating those who are unaware of the serious subterfuge surrounding this spreading pandemic.

I asked Bradley to sum up his concerns surrounding the Lyme disease paradox which is causing thousands upon thousands of citizens to be misdiagnosed and left minimally treated or totally untreated for the underlying cause of their chronic illness. He shared the following thoughts: 1. Drug companies are making billions in revenue off of Lyme patients by promoting symptomatic treatments rather than ones that cure. There is no continued profit in curing disease.

2. Lyme disease imitates many different diseases and doctors are not taught that Lyme is a serious systemic disease that can affect all parts of the body.

3. 60 to 70% of patients who have Lyme are testing as False Negative 4. There is a strong false pronouncement by the mainstream medical community that Lyme disease cannot become chronic or result in death. This misperception is causing untold suffering. There is valid research available which shows that Lyme disease can become chronic but it is being ignored.

For more information on The Lyme Conspiracy you can visit Joseph Bradley’s website.

Marjorie Tietjen www.LymeSentinel.blogspot.com www.foodfreedomrevolution.blogspot.com

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Love A Child Haiti Update The Rev. Roger Rinker wanted to update the readers that as of Sunday, July 3rd, 500 families received the keys to their new homes and moved out of the tents and out of the weather.

It had been a long time since they had slept in a bed. 2000 people slept in beds on Sunday night. What a celebration they had in Haiti in Miracle Village - all part of the efforts of Love A Child.

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Senior Citizens Corner Following are the menu selections for the period of 7/21-7/29 for the Lehigh County Senior Citizen Center in Slatington and other Lehigh County Senior Centers. Please make reservations one day in advance by calling (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 AM (Slatington). You may also register on a weekly basis. The Slatington Senior Center is located at 425 Kuntz St. Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. weekdays and hot meals are served at 11:45 a.m. *Note August listings were not available at time of print on the Lehigh County Page.

Thursday July 21 - Ham loaf, corn, yams, bread & fruit. Cranberry Juice BB: Meatloaf Friday July 22 - Dill baked white fish, au gratin potatoes, vegetable medley, break & fruit Monday July 25 - Grilled Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Amer. Blend Veggie, Pears Tuesday July 26 - Pineapple Glazed Ham Mashed Yams French Green Beans Wheat Bread Mixed Fruit BB: Baked Fish Wednesday July 27 - BBQ Chicken w/BBQ Sauce Barley Rice Peas Wheat Bread Angel Food Cake

Thursday July 28 - Yankee Pot Roast Gravy Boiled Potatoes Harvard Beets Multigrain Bread Diced Pears Friday July 29 - Breaded Haddock Mac & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Bread Applesauce Slatington Senior Center activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 PM Pinnochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 AM Health Programs Crafts Dominoes on a daily basis No membership fees required.

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Senior Citizens Corner Following are a the menu selections for the period of 7/21-7/29 for the Northampton County Senior Citizens Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center - phone numbers can be found in the phone book, under the government section. Also note that menu items may change without notice. *Note August listings were not available at time of print.

Thursday July 21st – Meatball Sandwich, Tossed Salad, Chilled Peaches Friday July 22nd – Mac & Cheese, Stewed Tomatoes, Salad, Apple Walnut Crumb Cake Monday July 25th – Beef Brisket on Kaiser roll, Chips, Beets, Apple Sauce Tuesday July 26th - Turkey Cutlet, Rice Pilaf, Succotash, Cantaloupe Wednesday July 27th – Veal Parm, Linguine, Veggie Blend, Italian Bread, Pears Thursday July 28th – NORTHAMPTON SENIOR GAMES at SLATE BELT SENIOR CENTER Friday July 29th – Chicken Noodle Bake, Carrots, Spinach Salad, Boston Crème Pie 4571 CLOVER HILL CIRCLE SERVING THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY

Activities

Thursday July 21st –

Friday July 22nd -

Monday July 25th -

Tuesday July 26th -

Wednesday July 27th Thursday July 28th -

Friday July 29th -

9:00- Cards/Puzzles 11:00 – Lunch w/Steve Myers Noon – Lunch 9:00 – Cards/ Puzzles 11:30 – Lunch BINGO AFTER LUNCH 9:00 – Cards/ Puzzles Noon- Lunch 9:00 – Cards/ Puzzles Comforcare Homecare w/ Mari at 11:00 Noon – Lunch 9:00 Cards/ Puzzles Noon-Lunch 9:00 – Cards/Puzzles Noon – Lunch Senior Games at Slate Belt Senior Center CENTER PICNIC

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Beckys ’ Drive-In celebrates 65 years Becky’s DriveIn celebrated its 65th Anniversary with a bang on Saturday, June 4 during the theatre’s12th Annual Hollingshead Celebration.

In honor of the anniversary the family-owned-and-operated business sold popcorn and soda for 65 cents each; and a clear night made it possible to light up intermission with fireworks for the Hollingshead Celebration.

Thirteen years after Richard Hollingshead opened the first drive-in, husband and wife, William and Alice Beck opened The old ticket booth shows a day when features were much cheaper.

Becky’s in 1946.

Beck’s movie screening days started on a much smaller scale.

“He showed Charlie Chaplin movies to the neighborhood children on his parent’s living room wall using a white bed sheet for the movie screen when he started out,” said Beck’s daughter Cindy Deppe.

Deppe thinks that it was her father’s love for film and the outdoors that caused him to open a drive-in theatre.

The couple reeled in a spot that centers the outdoor

theatre between many of the major cities in the Lehigh Valley. Its location in a secluded lot along Route 248 in Walnutport, Pa. allows the moviegoer to experience a night under the stars with minimal traffic distractions.

With the help of their families and theatre employees, siblings Cindy Deppe, Darrell Beck, Dennis Beck and Mary Mayberry continue what their parents started. William Beck opened the drive-in theatre after he bought “We are lucky to have his first set of projection equipment. a devoted and hard Whether its “Kung Fu Panda 2” working crew,” said the changing times, and “Rio.” “We try and Deppe. changing technology show family movies on “It was part of or changing weather, one of the screens and our lives forever,” said Mayberry said that her more mature movies Mayberry, “summers hope is for people to on the other screen,” without the drive-in continue enjoying the said Deppe. just were not normal.” experience.

Making or “We all helped breaking the night is out there,” said Deppe all up to the weather referring to her family, when dealing with the “starting with picking outdoors. The night up the garbage to sellof the celebrations the ing tickets.” sky was clear of rain Since its origiclouds, but that is not nal opening the thethe case for every douatre has expanded to ble feature. accommodate two “We had a bad screens and 700 vestorm one night this - Mary Mayberry hicles. season and didn’t think However, future anyone would show renovation plans will Based on the up, but we showed to be taking the back numbers, that is exact- 8 cars,” said Deppe, burner. Deppe said ly what they are doing. “The show must go they will have to pur- By the start of June, on.” chase all new Deppe said the theatre Weekly features p r o j e c t i o n had already sold out and other informae q u i p m e n t three times. tion about the theatre because film As of now, the can be found at www. c o m p a n i e s double features are beckysdi.com. are doing shown every night.

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Middle School honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 20102011 school year as announced by Mrs. Jill Chamberlain, Principal, is as follows: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 95% or above AND all individual course averages of 90% or above.

8th Grade: Jared Brozowski, Taylor Duplaga, Erin Fleischmann, Aaron Hofmann, Julie Knerr, Catharine Maniscalco, Kianna Marlatt, Erika Mckay, Zachary Moll, Isiah Ortiz, Devan Pepe, Nathaniel Rex, Nina Schnyder 7th Grade: Erika Algard, Jose Avila, Rebecca Blocker, Thomas Dooley, Rebecca Evans, Taylor Herman, Gavin Kemery, Alexis Merkle, Meghan Miller-Brown, Israel Moore, Ashley Mulcahy, Alexis Papay, Zachary Rex, Chelsea Vermeulen HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 85% or above AND all individual courses averages of 70% or above.

8th Grade: Cassidy Barrett, Laura Beltz, Emily Bevans, Bryce Brinker, Katelyn Bult, Olivia Burke, Melanie Campbell, Joshua Conner, Gary Dise, Kaytee Doll, Nathan Farber, Derek Ferrer, Jocelyn Filchner, Kiersten Fink, Alyssa Fritzinger, Alexandra Garcia, Quintin George, Makayla Gordon, Joshua Hamm, Jacob Heintzelman, Amy Hinkle, Katelyn Hugo, Kyle Jenne, Alexis Kalamaris, Taryn Kemmerer, Matthew Kern, Taylor Kipp, Justin Knecht, Brandon Kresge, Kyle Kromer, Ryan Lunderman, Sabrina Lunderman, Amber Marlow, Benalise Matos, Alexis Middaugh, Brigham Minnich, Bryce Moser, Josue Murillo, Brian Neff, Brent Novitsky, Justin Obenski, Scarlet Ojeda, Jessica Olewine, Matthew Pender, Drake Pristash, Tyler Reimer, Ambur Ringler, Innacience Rosado, Ryan Rubio, Stephan Scheib, Keith Schmidt, Dakota Schweitzer, Cheyenne Shannon,

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June Heiney Celebrates 86th Birthday June Heiney, a resident at the Village in Palmerton, observed her 86th birthday on June 24, 2011. She was born in Tamaqua to the late Olive and Victor Behler. The family moved to Lower Towamensing in Palmerton where June graduated from the Stephen S. Palmer High School in 1943.

She worked as a sampler in the laboratory at the New Jersey Zinc Company during World War II. Her future husband, Kenneth Heiney also worked in the lab but enlisted in the Army to serve his country when war broke out.

Ken was home on furlough when he stopped by the lab to visit friends. June looked up to see Ken in his Army uniform and when they locked eyes it was love at first sight. June and Ken were married on June 11, 1946.

June and Ken have two sons, Joseph a graduate of Shippensburg University, who is now an economics professor at Elmhurst College in a suburb of Chicago and Samuel, a Kutztown graduate, who recently retired after 35 years as a teacher in the Palmerton School District.

Even during her busy years of being a wife and mother June served the Franklin, Delaware and S.S. Palmer High Schools as a crossing guard for which she received an award for 25 years of faithful service.

June’s husband, her beloved Kenny, died in 1995.

She is a lifetime member of Salem United Methodist Church in Aquashicola where she served for two years as president of the Christian Caring Ministry. She enjoys the monthly get togethers with the Church’s visitation team who keep her in touch with church happenings and bring well-wishes from friends.

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Bobby Collie Mix: An adoptable dog in Whitehall Medium • Adult Male Bobby is a 9-10 month old Collie mix and is a very sweet dog. He ended up with us after his owner moved away and just left them behind. He is very friendly, playful, seems to like other dogs, just a fantastic boy waiting for his forever home. Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in looooooove!! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter ( 1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610-248-7997.

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Cecily Calico: An adoptable cat in Whitehall Medium • Young • Female Hello there anyone want a sweet love bug to add charm and sass to their household? Come and meet Cecily!!! I am a petite young lady with Continued on Page 52

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Pet Page - Cecily Continued from Page 51 beautiful markings and a loving disposition. Not sure why I am still here waiting at the shelter for my new home but I am convinced this will be my lucky week!!! Cecily is a resident a Peaceable Kingdom 1049 Macarthur Rd, Whitehall, Pa call 610-432-2532 or Please email us at pklvcats@ yahoo.com for more information. She is spayed, up to date on shots and fel leuk negative. Our adoptions are every Saturday 11am-3pm or by appointment.

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Northampton Youth Details His Experiences With Epilepsy I first began experiencing seizures when I was four years old. After being diagnosed with epilepsy, for years I was prescribed multiple types and dosages of medications, at one point taking as many as 45 pills a day. The medications seemed to help me somewhat, but I was still experiencing strong auras, the early stages of a seizure, multiple times a week. In these instances I would lose focus and the auras would disrupt whatever I was doing for several minutes. In addition to multiple seizures a week, I couldn’t play any of the sports I wanted to without my parents worrying from the sidelines. I constantly felt that my seizures and the dozens of pills I took daily prevented me from being a normal kid.

Epilepsy is the third leading neurological disorder, affecting more than three million Americans[i]. The condition is characterized by a disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain, known as a seizure. Seizures are defined as sudden attacks or convulsions caused by involuntary bursts of electrical activity in the brain, and may cause various noticeable symptoms – including uncontrolled body movements.

My family and I were concerned about how many medications I was taking and started to explore options that might allow me to decrease some of my medications. I consulted with a brain surgeon, who studied my brain waves and discovered that my seizures originate in multiple parts of my brain, meaning that I was not a candidate for brain surgery. At that point, my neurologist based in Allentown, PA, Dr. Boosara Ratanawongsa, began discussing other options with my family, including Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy (VNS Therapy).

VNS Therapy is an FDA-approved device often referred to as the pacemaker for the brain.

It consists of a small generator that is implanted under the skin in the left chest and delivers mild electrical impulses to the brain via the vagus nerve in the neck. An added bonus to VNS Therapy is that it comes with a magnet that, when swiped over the device, can stop or decrease a seizure instantly.

Along with the guidance of my family and neurologist, I made the decision to move forward with VNS Therapy as a treatment option. I was implanted with VNS Therapy on June 14, 2010, the day before my 15th birthday, and the results have been extraordinary. After some initial adjustments

in the first few months after being implanted, I have been able to reduce my auras from 15 a month to only one or two a month. When I feel a seizure coming on, I just swipe the magnet over my chest and I am able to make the aura disappear, and potentially avoid a full seizure, almost immediately.

With my new-found seizure-control, I have been able to dramatically reduce the amount of medications I take, from 30 pills a day to seven.

Although I’ve played on my high school football team for the past few years, now that I have VNS Therapy my parents can watch me play without worrying that I might have a seizure while on the field. My family and I are so thankful that VNS Therapy was presented as a treatment option.

I’m happy I can do the things I enjoy, like football team, and other normal activities, without my family worrying about me as much. VNS Therapy has let me stop taking so many medications, and has made living with epilepsy much easier.

To learn more about VNS Therapy, visit: http://us.cyberonics.com/en/vns-therapy-forepilepsy/patients-and-families or contact Dr. Boo’s office: http://www.lvhn.org/lvhn/Health_ Care_Services/Physician_Practices/Childrens_ Medicine/Pediatric_Specialists_of_Lehigh_Valley

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A Touch of Dutch 15 Yuli, 1954 Well, wie fiehlscht du? Ich fiehl so verganz zidder as die Hunsdaage aagfange hen uff der drit Yuli. Un ich sehn in Kalenner as des Hunswedder aa net verbei iss bis der elft Auguscht. Hen ihr aa schunt in Acht gnumme as die Daage widder am katzer Warre sin?

Die Grundsau saagt uns im Hanning was fer Wedder as es gebt (wann mer’s glaawe) un die Maria saagt uns im Yuli eb’s Regge gebt die negschde vatzich Daag odder net. Heit (der fuffzeht) geht sie iwwer der Barrig. Der Daag watt St. Swithin’s gheese in Englisch. [Annre Leit saage as die Maria iwwer der Barrig geht am zwett Yuli – Iwwersetzer.]

Der Sant Swithin, wer en Bishop vun Winchester waar, hot gsaagt er wott begraawe sei outside der Cathedral un net inside im Chancel, wie der Fall waar fer die Bishops vun England begraawe, so as Regge uff sei Graab falle deet. Er iss begraawe warre, wie er es haawe hot wolle. Awwer baut ee hunnert Yaar schpeeder, hen sie ihn rausgegraawe un inside neigeduh. Es hot geregt seller Daag un so fatt gemacht fer vatzich Daag. Sie hen es vatzich Daag uffschiewe misse fer’n rumbegraawe.

Des waar uff 15 Yuli, 971. Un, nau, ball en dausend Yaar schpeeder glaawe als noch deel Leit, wann’s rege deet uff den Daag, deet’s vatzich Daag rege un wann’s drucke waer seller Daag, dann waer’s drucke fer die negscht vatzich Daag. Was glaabt ihr? Ich glaab, as es humbug iss.

Des yaahr hen mer widder en gross Folk Fescht eignumme an Kutztown. Mir sin drei Daag dart rumgschtiwwelt fer sehne un heere was aagange iss. Ich meen es waer’s bescht Fescht gwest, as

noch ee Yaahr ghalde iss warre. Es waare Programs vun alle Orde un zu esse alles, was die Pennsyfaanish Deitsche Weibsleit gleiche zu koche.

-Florence Baver July 15, 1954 Well, how are you feeling? I feel so completely upset because the dog days began on the third of July. And I see on the calendar that they are not over until the eleventh of August. Have you also born in mind that the days are becoming shorter?

In February the groundhog predicts what kind of weather we’ll get (if we believe that) and in July Mary predicts whether it will rain for the next forty days or be dry. Today (the 15th) she goes over the mountain. This day is called St. Swithin’s in English. [Other people say that Mary goes over the mountain on July 2 – Translator.]

St. Swithin, a bishop from Winchester, said he wanted to be buried outside the cathedral and not inside in the chancel as was the custom in England for burying bishops. He wanted the rain to fall on his grave. He was buried according to his wishes, but about 100 years later they disinterred him and buried him inside. It rained the day they intended to rebury him and also for the next 40 days, forcing them to delay the reburial. The intended reburial day was July 15, 971. And now, almost 1000 years later, some people still believe that if it rains on the 15th of July it will rain for 40 days, and if it’s dry that day, then it will be dry for the next 40 days. What do you believe? I believe it’s humbug.

This year we once again took in the big Folk Festival at Kutztown. For three days we walked around there to see and hear what was going on.

I think it was the best festival that was ever held.

There were programs of all sorts and for eats; they had everything that Pennsylvania Dutch women like to cook.

Happy Birthday!

Roy Hoch, Jr. - 82 on July 20th Mace Baldwin - 86 on July 23rd

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Northern Lehigh Community Center The Northern Lehigh Community Center summer classes and programs are coming to an end for this year. The public is invited to attend the 14th annual adult stretching class celebration and party which will be held on August 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The celebration is free and open to the public. There will be healthy food and refreshments served and attendance awards will be presented.

The Community Center group is also working on moving forward with the physical building project for the Community Center in Slatington.

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on the beginning phases of the project.

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Louis Keschl - 63 on July 19th Catherine Mueller- 89 on July 29th Cole Anthony Gable - 1 on July 29th Ralph Williams - 62 on July 29th Wendy Hoffman - 55 on July 31st

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand in Bath

Ten year old Moriah Rieth is a 4-year cancer survivor diagnosed in April 2007 with stage IV neuroblastoma. This week is International Neuroblastoma Awareness week and Moriah wanted to once again reach out to the community to help others have the same success she has had.

Last year Moriah held an Alex's Lemonade Stand event to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation at the Learn'n'Play daycare in Bath.

The outpouring of generosity from the community was overwhelming and almost $1600 was raised!

This year Moriah is doing it again with a bigger goal and more Minions.

Moriah and her Minions are hosting an Alex's Lemonade Stand Extravaganza on Friday July 22 and Saturday July 23. Friday, July 22 we'll be at the Bath Farmer's Market at Keystone Park from 3pm to 7pm with lemonade and Rita's Italian Ice donated by the Rita's in Northampton. Saturday, July 23 we'll be back at Keystone Park from 9 am to 4 pm for a day full of fun! We'll not only have lemonade and more Rita's Italian Ice, but a lot of baked goods. There will be a tricky tray / silent auction for all kinds of fantastic items donated by local businesses such as Crayola, Nazareth Wegmans, Perkins, Friendly's in Easton, Miller ACE Hardware, Josh Early Candies, and many MANY more. We have a handmade quilt and a handmade quilted wall hanging to raffle off.

There will be a dunk tank with volunteers willing to heckle and tease for the privilege to wind up in the water. In case that's not enough, the Action Karate demo team will be performing at 1 pm and the Iron Pigs Ironettes will be performing at 11 am.

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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Senior High School honor roll for the sixth marking period of the 2010-2011 school year as announced by Mrs. Aileen Yadush, Principal, is as follows: PRINCIPAL’S LIST 12th Grade: Scott Bechtel, Seth BergerisCortright, Nicole Czarnecki, Kyasia Day, Samantha Dillon, Samantha Gill, Jonathan Haab, Lakoda-Lyn Hoffman, Michael Hofmann, John Hudicka, Sonya Josephson, Kaitlyn Kressler, Dakota Lichtenwalner, Justin Molitoris, Ian Moslet, Lauren Oertner, Kristy Pfrom, Destiny Phillips, Carter Rankin, Megan Rex, Kristi Seiler, Kayla Sigley, Trent Smith, Shelby Snyder, Austin Steigerwalt, Tamara Stubits, Logan Thomson, Jill Zeiser.

11th Grade: Tyler Adams, Samantha Baker, Christina Bastardi, Kimberly Bayer, Allison Beltz, Kirk Bender, James Bilger, Heather Chandler, Samantha Corcoran, Morgane Danish, Emin Eminof, Marissa Fatzinger, Taren Fritzinger, David Getz, Devin Glose, Lauren Haberern, Tiffany Hamm, Kevin Heberling, Heather Heiney, Brandon Horvath, Kelsey Hosford, Eleni Kalamaris,

Christopher Lefrancois, Kirsten Leskowich, Gabrielle Marcantoni, Aimee Oertner, Kaylee Owens, Jinessa Rutt, Maggie Sauerwine, Michael Sermula, Shannon Strohl, Margaret Surdovel, Taylor Vrabel, Brandon Weider, Matthew Williams, Joshua Yelinek.

10th Grade: Dustin Allen, Courtney Blocker, Jarrett Brunner, Anthony Connell, Joshua Eden, Morgan Farber, Sarah Frantz, Dana Fricker, Jennifer Fronheiser, Casey Gavalla, Nicole Gill, Julian Gonzalez, Cody Hallman, Brianna Handwerk, Clay Hardy, Rachel Hendrix, Luke Herbold, Christopher Hoffman, Caleb Johnson, Amber Kibler, Lekota Koch, Sydney Martin, Ruth Milburn, Danielle Moser, Jessica Pavolko, Lucas Pierce, Kristopher Seiler, Kendra Smith, Emerald Snyder, Cory John Wagner, Jared Waylen.

9th Grade: Alexandra Abruzzi, Marc Beleno, Nicholas Buresh, Nathaniel Czarnecki, Chance Delong, Kelsey Follweiler, Nicolas Gaumer, Angelique Godown, Rachel Hams, Chelsea Harlan, Alex Hoffner, Zachary Joy, Morgan Konek, Kelcie Kramer, Marissa Marsh, Jacob Marunich, Caitlin McCormick, Jamie Miller, Samantha Miller-Brown, Sean Mulcahy, Andrew Oertner, Continued on Page 65

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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll Continued from Page 62 Bradley Owens, Rebecca Owens, Thomas Quigley, Kaliah Santiago-Colon, Abbey Sauerwine, Zacary Schlegel,Kevin Smith, Stephanie Stein, Annelise Tarafas, Tyler Trumbauer, Brie Williams.

HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Troy Blessing, Justin Boger, Michael Buresh, Christopher Cope, Brandon Danner, Anthony Devenuta, Carly Gavalla, Alison Ingles, Jacob Kern, Payton Marunich, Amy Peters, Bryan Puskas, Kristin Reynolds, Scott Showak, Victoria Uebele, Kyle Wagner, Courtney Werley.

11th Grade: Abel Boyer, Emily Buss, Juan Cabrera, Stephanie Chalk, Angelic Cintron, Nicholas Demko, Kelli Hunsicker, Brandon Loch, Arie Prickler, H. Vaughn Reese, Kyle Schomp, Ryan Trexler, Nicholas Valentini, Rachel Wagner.

10th Grade: Christopher Bingert, Clarrissa Gonzalez, Taylor Hoffman, Erika Krawchuk, Kelsey Kuntz, Ryan Martinez, Emily Moore, Kale Muscarella, Samantha Pryor, Tyler Sellers, Shawn Shupp, Allan Sipos, Kristina White.

9th Grade: Austin Berger, Aidan Burke, Lydia Delong, Tyler Dibilio, Matthew Egan, Brittany Kern, Joshua Landsberger, Jacob Moser, Jayden Peters, Brook Seyler, Christian Skinner, Austin Steigerwalt, Cassie Toth, Chance Trantham, Amber Treadwell, Meghan Weil.

HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Kelsey Antonition, Katrina Bergey, Richard Blong, Erika Bowman, Kaytie Church, Austin Danish, Amanda Eck, Tyler Eschbach, Jade Fatzinger, Jena Freed, Messina George, Alexa Gernert, Cody Green, Angela Hams, Robert Haydt, Kyle Heiser, Nicole Hendershot, Lynzi Johnson, Zachary Knecht, Marcus Kremposky, Maria Lear, Joshua Malaska, Justin Malaska, Casey McCarroll, Zachary Palansky, Matthew Prickler, Cody Remaley, Daniel Ruth, Amanda Schaller, Luke Senko, Eric Snyder, Mary Sosa, Kyle Wehr, Lyndsey Williams.

11th Grade: Yajair Alvarez, Rachel Barnett, Michelle Bingert, Damien Bower, Chelsey Distenfeld, Karla Figuero, Taylor Fliszar, Thatcher George, Rebecca Howell, Billie Johnson, Paraskevoula Kalamaris, Morgan Kemmerer, Cheyenne Kressley, Alyssa Lancsak, Brandon Lunderman, Ashley Matos, Michael Miller, Branden Papay, Ryan Perkowski, Jamey Pollock,

Elaina Rehrig, Tyler Schlegel, Joel Seyler, Joelle Tomkins, Tanya Tuggle, Luke Whiteman.

10th Grade: Tyler Clark, Xavier Escobar, Siarra Fogle, Allexis Fost, Lucas Gaston, Tyler George, Austin Golden, Alex Haberern, Aaron Harding, Shaine Hawk, Sloan Hawk, Alana Hein, Megan Kutchera, Tylor Lenskold, Aurora Manescu, Trevor Mertz, Rachael Moore, Samantha Peters, Harlee Schaffer, Kyle Stein, Sarah Stein, Brittany Stokes.

9th Grade: Giulia Cozzi, Samantha Eden, Sophia Hankee, Kaelah Horwath, Jennifer Howell, Tyler Hughes, Kortney Jones, Ryan Klass, Jessica Lear, Shelby Lewis, Diane McKinney, Rachel Pappas, Iesha Pridgen, Shauna Rausch, Melinda Rex, Gage Rice, Kaitlin Stefanski, Austin Stevens, Kelsey Stoss, Nicholas Szuchyt, Morgan Zellner.

In lieu of new movie reviews (they'll be back next issue with Captain America) I wanted to include a list of some Summer movie classics you can watch in the air conditioning while trying to beat the heat!

Some Classic Summer Movies – Independence Day Wet Hot American Summer Endless Summer American Graffiti Dazed and Confused Rear Window Meatballs Point Break Riding Giants Jaws Weekend At Bernies Grease The Sandlot

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Advertiser’s Index Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop..............................45 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic Cleaning.................................43 Amey’s Garage, Inc................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................60 B. Biechy Construction Company................................61 B’s Hive.....................................2 Becker Homes.......................57 Bellview Pump......................45 Bensing, George G. Funeral Home, Inc................55 Bethany Wesleyan................35 Birthday Coupon..................13 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................57 Blue Mountain Drive in Family Rest............................15 Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc.......................58 Blue Mountain Health System.......................26 Blue Mountain Ski Area......18 Blue Ridge Auto Service & Tire........................68 Bouncing in the Poconos.....12 Boyer, AF - Hardware..........10 Burkholder’s..........................44 C&D Landscaping................64 Campton Funeral.................49 Charles H. Mantz, Inc..........45 Cherryville Service Center.....................................68 Clean Sweep................ 8, 46, 67 CLIU........................................23 Connie Mack Baseball.........16 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................51 Crew 115....................................6 Crystal Vision Center............27 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop........................................42 Direct TV................................49 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service....................................46 Eberhardt Motors.................24 Edgemont Acres Drive-In...13 Everett Chiropractic.............19

Family Practice......................27 Franklin Twp. Fire Co...........17 Frey & Co.................................6 G.D. Shupp Home Repairs.......................59 Good Eye winner..................23 Green Wood Nursery..........58 Gypsy Rose............................51 Hankee & Son, Eugene.......46 Harding Funeral Home.......36 Hassler Roofing Inc..............56 Herritt’s Pest Control.............2 Ice Cream Lab.......................12 ISG..........................................50 J&J Coins................................31 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......45 Jason Hankee Plumbing......45 Kern’s Outdoor Power Equipment.............................45 Latshaw’s Excavating...........57 LB Nails....................................4 Lighthouse Grille...................7 Lincoln Manor Apartments............................37 Livengood Excavators Inc...63 Liza's House Assisted Living......................................52 Lorah’s Truck & Tractor Pulls........................................11 LoveLight House, Inc...........52 LT Country Garden..............15 Luv Ur Kar.............................28 Mack’s Tree Service..............59 Mel Fritz Construction........59 Messinger, Don A. - Painting and Wallpapering.................57 Mike Taras DMD LLC............5 Miller, Ruth M. Notary/Insurance.................37 Mint Home Improvements.......................59 Monica Sellers.......................50 Myers Contracting...............57 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................59 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................2 Neff’s Masonry.....................57

Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................53 Nu-Finish...............................42 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................59 Parkland Used Book Sale......4 Paxton Computing Services..................................43 Precision Armaments..........42 PSA (Pete Coughlin)............62 Quality Personal Care..........26 Rack-N-Reel..........................48 Realty Executives..................30 Richard B. Ryon Insurance...............................29 Ron Biechy Roofing & Siding.................................60 Roosevelt Dem. Club.............24 Rover Make Over.................51 Santa Fe Taco.........................14 Silfies Fuel, LLC....................42 Sillettco Fence.......................57 Slatington Beverage Inc......14 Smokin’ Bandits....................12 Stress Relief Center.............26 Summer Mountain Custom Homes......................................7 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................50 T.J. Uhnak...............................59 The Village at Palmerton.....52 Thomson's Meat Market.....54 TK&J.......................................48 Trees by Dave & Son............59 Tri-Boro Fencing...................60 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC..................................63 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service....................................43 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique..............26 Wesley Enhanced Living......25 Wotring Auction...................55 Yenser’s Windows & Doors......................................57 Yons Construction................60 Zion Wesleyan.......................36

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