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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Danielle S. Tepper Happy summer, readers!

Technically, the start of the season is still a couple of weeks away, but with the first BBQ of the year under our belts and temperatures starting to climb uncomfortably high, it feels like it’s already here.

The Gazette, ever-evolving beast that it is, is undergoing even more changes these days which means some re-distribution of projects. Your introductions to each new issue will now be coming from yours truly. (In addition to continuing my features, Animals Gone Viral and Pajamas Over People. Do you read those? You should.)

You may have noticed our sleek new layout design, put into effect in our Memorial Day issue last month.

We’d love to hear what you think! Find us on Facebook, become a fan, and interact. We always welcome feedback from our loyal readers.

It’s now easier than ever to reach us—we’ve added a new email address specifically for press releases, articles, and community submissions. To get your news on our pages, write to us at news@ townandcountrygazette.com and send us all your articles and photographs so we can help you share them far and wide across three counties. Want to advertise with us? AskUs@TownandCountryGazette. com. Want to chat? 610-767-9600.

We’re looking forward to a fun summer of bringing you everything you need to know about what’s going on in the Blue Mountain area.

Until next time, Danielle

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Meet the Staff......................................... Pg. 6 Community Calendar............................ Pg. 10 Touch of Dutch...................................... Pg. 16 Cooking with Cat.................................. Pg. 22 Animals Gone Viral............................... Pg. 27 Young at Heart...................................... Pg. 30 Church Directory................................... Pg. 32 P.O.P........................................................ Pg. 40 Classifieds.............................................. Pg. 43

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Eighth Annual Paw Prints On The Canal Submitted by CANDI LYNN

The eighth annual Paw Prints on the Canal will be held Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Canal Street along the Lehigh River in Northampton. It is sponsored by the Northampton Borough and benefits the Northampton Police Department K-9 Unit.

Paw Prints on the Canal brings together a varied group of animal welfare organizations, rescue groups, crafters, and other businesses. This event was designed to interact with all animal organizations and supporters to educate the public. The event is rain or shine, free, open to the public and pets.

Paw Prints on the Canal will host during the day demonstrations by Officer Buchanan and K-9 Police Dog “Vito,” a Rabies and Micro chipping Clinic, a Rescue Pet Parade at 12 p.m., a Sharp Dressed Pet Talent Contest at 1 p.m. (prizes awarded), raffle baskets at 3:30 p.m. (with prizes donated by the vendors – need not be present to win), pet photos, bake sale, pony rides, pet psychic readings, and plenty of refreshments.

Come spend a fun-filled, educational day in Canal Park with your family, friends and pets. If you would like to register as a vendor or would like more

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MEET THE STAFF What was the most unique vacation experience you ever had?

We’ve done some crazy things on family vacations (swimming with stingrays, zipline canopy tour, volcano-watching), but hands down the best once-in-a-lifetime experience we ever had was snorkeling with wild spinner dolphins in a cove off the coast of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. They’re my favorite wild animal and being able to observe them in their natural habitat (not a concrete pool) changed my life.

Danielle Tepper, Editor

Our 2009 family trip to Florida. Even though one daughter had just turned 18 and the other celebrated her 21st birthday while we were there, we were all together for 12 days! The Hard Rock Hotel was the niftiest place we ever had the good fortune to call home for nearly a week and our balcony facing the sunsets over the very warm Gulf of Mexico is something I still remember with longing quite frequently.

Christine Stroh, Account Executive

Last year when I went to Clearwater Beach, Florida with my boyfriend. It was our first of hopefully many vacations together, so that was a new experience! We also opted out of a rental car last minute because of ridiculous hidden fees so we did not have a mode of transportation. We actually both ended up loving this experience; it was nice to walk all over town (mostly everything was within walking distance), and it was something we conquered together—a blessing in disguise.

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant

When I went to Barcelona while I was in college.

I’ve done a lot of traveling but mainly to Englishspeaking areas—or, if English wasn’t the main language there, where they could understand and communicate in it effectively—but in Barcelona, it was just Catalan Spanish. Buena suerte hermano.

Tony Pisco, Art Director

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Heading to St. Thomas 20 years ago with all girls— we called it “the husbandless vacation.” Five family members and my daughter and girlfriend who were only 16. I can tell you the island was never the same after we made our appearance for five days and nights. Best and most interesting vacation ever.

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LVCIL Freewheelers To Host Spaghetti Dinner Submitted by SUZANNE STERNER

The Spokes of the Freewheelers basketball team will be hosting a spaghetti dinner and dance June 11 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Klecknersville Rangers Fire Hall.

The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living Freewheelers program is an adaptive sports program that seeks to unite athletes of all ages with physical disabilities who use wheelchairs.

The LVCIL Freewheelers were established in the 1980s. Throughout the history of the Freewheelers, they have hosted and participated in events promoting disability awareness and adaptive sports.

Athletes and community members have participated in events related to wheelchair basketball, tennis, kayaking, off-road racing, and even clay shooting.

The members of the Freewheelers have made a concerted effort to raise the money and foster a younger membership base since 2013. The athletes and their families are working hard to help the program thrive.

More information about our LVCIL Freewheelers and our LVCIL organization can be found at www.

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lvcil.org. For more information about our Freewheelers spaghetti dinner and tickets, please call Suzanne Sterner at 610-844-3198.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cheryl Loch - 62 on May 31 Olivia Case - 7 on May 31 Leah Ritter - 42 on June 1 Helene E. Cuth - 78 on June 6

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUNDAY, JUNE 12 • Caregiver Support Seminar, 11 a.m., St. Paul’s UCC Northampton. Light refreshments. RSVP 610-2612910 by 6/5.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 Picnic, Northampton Community park. Food starts at noon. Must have ticket. Bring a dessert. If interested in any trips, call 610-262-9182.

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

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

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

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

• Competitive Co-ed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym, 6:30 p.m.

610-767-1239.

• Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/ Palmerton, 7-8 p.m. 484-4779697.

TUESDAYS • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

• Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough 10

Rec. Center. 1-1:45 p.m. Free with Silver Sneakers. 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

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

• Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6-8 p.m. 610-760-0207.

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

610-392-2380.

• Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3-4:30 p.m. 610-8264962.

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

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

610-760-1687.

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

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

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

• Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, 7-8 p.m. 570-861-4928.

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

• PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m.

610-767-7140.

• GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in

Lehighton. 570-386-9960.

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

• Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10-11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center.

Toddler based activities/group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

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

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

6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009.

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

• Recreational Co-ed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym, beginning at 6 p.m. 610-767-1239.

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"Tombstone Symbols" At Historical Society Meeting Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN

The Monday, June 13 meeting of the Palmerton Area Historical Society will be at the Little White Church, Third Street and Columbia Avenue, where Tammy Schane will discuss the meaning of tombstone symbols.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and is open to the public, without cost or obligation.

Reward Offered For Return Of RR Signal Light

signal light is a large circular structure, about 3 feet in diameter, with an 8 inch round red lens. It is believed to have been taken May 11. If anyone sees this signal light, please contact Lehigh Township Rails to Trails at 610-462-0617 (call or text) or by mail at PO Box 238, Walnutport, PA 18088. We don’t know why it was taken, but we want it back. Dave put in a lot of time and materials into this project, all at his own expense. He stated that It was a pleasure to be able to restore the signal and add to the beauty and history of why we actually have trails such as this one. By restoring structures along the D&L Trail, future visitors will realize that it was a very important travel route of the past.

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Bridges Foundation Scholarship Recipients Submitted by HEATHER CHILCOTE

The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School in conjunction with the Bridges Foundation, Inc. is proud to recognize 18 scholarship recipients for 2016. The goal of the foundation is to provide deserving students of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School the ability and financial support to fulfill career aspirations whether it is for tools or for post-secondary educational opportunities. The Bridges Foundation was founded by Mr. Walter Dealtrey and the local business community that has an economic interest in the future of the Lehigh Valley. The Bridges Foundation has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School since its inception in 1999.

The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, or commonly referred to as BAVTS, offers handson experience and application based specialized skills in a variety of career pathways. BAVTS students are given the opportunity to receive both exceptional instruction and hands-on experience with the latest technology in their field.

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COLLEGE CORNER LCCC Early Learning Center Is Enrolling for Summer Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER

The Early Learning Center (ELC) at Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is currently enrolling for its new half day program, which begins July 1.

The half day preschool program, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., adheres to the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes meaningful play experiences and challenging learning opportunities within classroom environments that are designed to meet the child’s individual needs.

The ELC will hold an open house for families to tour the facility scheduled for Tuesday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Operating since 1972, the Early Learning Center accepts children ages 3 to 5. In addition to a preschool program, the ELC serves as a lab school for students in the college’s Early Childhood Education program, as well as many of the healthcare

programs, giving college students real-life experiences by working with young children.

At the ELC, children have the opportunity to work with highly qualified professionals as well as with teacher education majors at the college. A day at the ELC encompasses opportunities in language and literacy, the arts, science, technology, engineering, and math.

The program is open to the public as well as children of LCCC staff and students. Children can attend the program for two, three, or five days a week. The Early Learning Center is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has earned the top rating from the state Keystone STARS. For more information or to schedule a visit to the ELC, call 610-799-1165. Additional information is available at www.lccc.edu/ELC.

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Red Cross Urges Blood/Platelet Donations During Challenging Summer Months Submitted by BETH TOLL

The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to choose their day to give and help ensure blood is available for patients all summer long during its annual summer awareness campaign, sponsored by Suburban Propane.

“Many Americans will be celebrating the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend, but seasonal activities that bring joy to so many can also lead to a shortage of blood and platelet donations when regular donors become busy,” said Judge Renée Cardwell Hughes (Ret.), CEO, American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania Region.“Patients don’t get a summer holiday from needing lifesaving blood and platelet donations and are counting on generous volunteers to help maintain a sufficient supply this summer.”

To encourage donations around the Memorial Day holiday, those who come to give blood or platelets from May 27-31 will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. The Red Cross relies on volunteer donors for the 14,000 blood donations needed every day to support patients at about 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.

However, during the summer months of June, July

and August, about two fewer donors schedule an appointment to give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what patients need.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Northampton County and Bethlehem 6/1/2016: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Northampton Community College Alumni Hall, 3835 Green Pond Rd. How to donate blood For more information and to make an appointment to donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors of all blood types are needed. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT

Thanks to everyone who supported the recent chicken/pork dinner sale and the bake sale in May. The next open house at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville will be Sunday, June 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Looking ahead, mark your calendar for August 6 when St. Paul’s Schoolhouse will be open to the public. There will also be activities and refreshments in St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland’s fellowship hall.

You and your family and friends are invited to attend this event.

For more information and questions, call 610440-0151.

The tournament for the evening is as follows: Specimens - Rose, daisy, lily, delphinium, feverfew, lupine, foxglove, peony, a wildflower, shrub, vine, flowering tree branch, and 3 herbs.

Houseplants - Gardenia, lily, hibiscus, plant with focus on flowers, plant with focus on foliage.

Fruit or vegetable from the garden.

Arrangements - "Here Comes the Bride," a Hogarth design; "Candyland," incorporate candy in the arrangement; and "Father Knows Best," your own interpretation.

The July meeting will be the annual picnic held at Hope Lutheran Church.

For more information, call 610-767-1622.

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The next regularly scheduled meeting of the garden club will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Linda Kortz talking about "First Place Mass Arranging Tricks and Sparkling Accents."

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL

Der Ehrlich Schmidt Dart unner‘m Keschdebaam, Dart waar der alt Schmidt-schapp; Der Schmidt, der, waar’n schtaricker Mann, Mit dicke Aarem un rauhe Hand, Un doch ’n klucher Kopp; Sei Hatz waar waarm un’s Eise hees, Sei Schtann waar nass mit ehrlich Schwees – Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, buff!

Kling klang, kling klang, Wann’s hees iss, schlaggt mer druff.

Sei Haar waar kraus un schwarz un lang, Sei Gsicht waar dunkel-brau; Sei flaechsen Hemm un ledder Scharz,

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Un alles in seim Schapp waar schwarz.

Warum? Sei Gscheft waar rauh.

Doch waar sei Naame breet un weit In Ehr fer Fleiss un Ehrlichkeit.

Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, buff!

Kling klang, kling klang, Wann‘s hees iss, schlaggt mer druff.

Woch in un aus, vun Daag bis Nacht, Waar’s immer kling un klang; Darr’ch Summer, Winder, Kelt un Hitz, Gingt Blosballig, Flamm, un Schmok un Blitz, Un Ambos, Raschbel, Zang; Vun Mariye frieh bis Schterne-hell, Vun Sunn-uff bis zu Owet-bell – Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, buff!

Kling klang, kling klang, Wann’s hees iss, schlaggt mer druff.

Dank zu dem alde ehrlich Schmidt; Sei Lehr waar immer recht; En Schmidt-schapp hot ’n yedermann, Un forgt sei Schicksaal wie er kann, ’S muss gut sei, adder schlecht – En Lump, en Lodel adder Held, All Sadde Mensche macht en Welt.

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The honest blacksmith

Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, Zang, Kling klang, kling klang, Die Yaahr un Daage lang.

En alt Hufeise iwwer der Deer, Un Hammer un Zang debei; Ken Hex, ken Deifel un ken Dieb Hot so en Schpannishcher Reiter lieb, Un kenne net verbei.

So waar der ehrlich Schmidt bewacht [std. Ger.], Un immer glicklich, Daag un Nacht.

Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, Zang, Kling klang, kling klang, Waar’n alde Schmidt sei Gsang.

There under the chestnut tree, There was the old blacksmith shop; The smith, he, was a strong man, With thick arm and rough hand, and yet a clever mind; His heart was warm and the iron hot, His forehead was wet with honest sweat [from working] Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, bang!

Cling clang, cling clang,

Die Veggel uff’m Keschdebaam, Hen gsunge un gepiffe; Un uff der kiele Schadde-seit, Hen all die neegschde Bauerleit Gedengelt un gschliffe, Un luschdich noch dezu gsunge, Bis alle Ecke hen geklunge Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, buff!

Kling klang, kling klang, Un do muss Wasser druff.

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Der Schmidt, der, schloft schunn lang im Graab, Un ruhich liegt sei Kopp; Es Feier am Haerd iss schunn lang aus, Un Fremme wohne in seim Haus, Un schaffe in seim Schapp; Des Keschdebaam schteht alsnoch dart, Ganz alt un dick un rauh un hart; Kling klang, kling klang, Hammer, Schleggel, buff; Kling klang, kling klang, Der Schmidt wacht nimme uff.

-Henry L. Fisher

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Cling clang, cling clang, When it’s hot, one strikes on it.

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Thanks to this old honest smith, His teaching was always correct; A blacksmith shop has a commoner, And [he] forges his fate as he can, It must be good or bad – A scoundrel, a bum or a hero, All sorts of men make up this world.

Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, tongs, Cling clang, cling clang, The years and days long.

When it’s hot, one strikes on it.

His hair was curly and black and long, His face was dark brown; His flaxen shirt and leather apron, And everything in his shop was black.

Why? His work was rough.

Still his name was far and wide [held] in honor for hard work and honesty.

Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, bang!

Cling clang, cling clang, When it’s hot, one strikes on it.

Week in and week out, from day to night, It was always cling and clang; Through summer, winter, cold and heat, The bellows, flame, smoke and spark would go, And anvil, rasp, and tongs; From early morning until starlight, From sun up to the evening [church] bell – Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, bang!

An old horse shoe over the door, Along with a hammer and tongs; No witch, no devil and no thief, Loves such a Spanish Rider, [An obstacle in warfare, usually involving wire, to prevent enemy penetration; modern rolls of barbed wire serve a similar purpose.]

And cannot get by it.

So the honest smith was protected, And always lucky, day and night.

Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, tongs;

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Cling clang, cling clang, Was the old smith’s song.

[Henry L. Fisher (1822 – 1909) was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, a descendant of Joost Herbach, the great grandfather of Henry Harbaugh and Rachel Bahn. (Both Harbaugh and Bahn were early Dialect poetry writers, and Harbaugh is sometimes called the father of Pennsylvania German dialect writers.) After completing his formal education, he taught in public school for three years. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County, in 1849.

His last 50 years in that profession were spend before the York County bar.

The birds in the chestnut tree, Sang and warbled; And on the cool shaded side, All the neighboring farmers sharpened their [various] scythes, And yet merrily sang along with it, Until it rang in every corner.

Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, bang!

Cling clang, cling clang, And here water is needed on it.

The smith, he, is already long in the grave, And quietly rests his head; The fire in the hearth is already long out, And strangers live in his house; And work in his shop; The chestnut tree still stands there, Very old, stout, rough, and hard; Cling clang, cling clang, Hammer, sledge, bang!

Cling clang, cling clang, The smith will awaken no more.

While he was in York he published two books of Dialect poetry, the first one, ’S alt Marik-Haus mittes in d’r Schtadt, un Die alte’ Zeite’ (The Marketplace in the middle of the City, and the olden Times), in 1878. The second volume, Kurzweil un Zeitfertreib (Entertainment and Pastime), published in 1882, was the source of the poem included here.

Unlike his first volume, which contained poems of his own creation, this second one mostly included the translations and free adaptations of American and English poetry as well as German dialect writings. ‘Der Ehrlich Schmidt’ is a very loose reworking of Longfellow’s ‘The Village Blacksmith.’

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American Baptist Women's Ministries News Submitted by WENDY LeVAN

The American Baptist Women's Ministries from the Slatington Baptist Church support mission projects in our local community, in Pennsylvania, throughout the United States, and across the world. To raise money to support these missions, we will be holding our annual yard sale.

The yard sale will be held Friday and Saturday, June 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The sale will be held at the church parsonage at 1146 Arbor Lane in Slatington which is near the Slatington Elementary School. If you have any questions, please call 610-767-6276.

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A special teaching will be presented by James and Tracy Snyder of Chalk Talk Ministries from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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The youth can participate in all or some of the activities. A permission slip, a towel, and a flashlight will be needed if sleeping over. All activities will wind down around the campfire with s'mores and snacks. Lights out at midnight!

Breakfast at 7 a.m., clean up and pack up, and everyone ready to go by 10 a.m.

For additional information, call Gloria at 610767-0907 or Kristin at 484-350-0163.

Bethany Wesleyan Church News Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM

Autism Ministry held Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. for those up to age 18.

How To Study The Bible Seminar will be Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Dr. Steve Lennox. Call the church for ticket information at 610-767-1239.

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Live Auction for missions will be Friday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Spectacular: Indoor/outdoor yard sale, July 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Save the date! Vacation Bible School will take place July 25-29 for ages 3 to grade 6.

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

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Cilantro Lime Chicken With Corn & Black Beans

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INGREDIENTS

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• 1.5 lb. chicken breasts • Juice from 2 limes • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped • 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen corn • 2 minced garlic cloves • ½ red onion, chopped • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 tsp cumin • Salt and pepper to taste

• Place all ingredients in a re-sealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix together and zip bag closed, place in freezer.

• When ready to eat, remove from freezer, thaw in fridge for 24 hours.

• Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

• Serve with tortillas and toppings (sour cream, cheese, salsa, etc).

So this recipe is one of those miracle “dump dinners.” I am obsessed with this concept right now of essentially making dinner ahead of time, throwing all the ingredients in a bag and freezing until you’re ready to make, then throwing it all in the crockpot and coming home to a delicious dinner eight hours later. I mean, who wouldn’t be? The meal turned out pretty good, although I would actually add more lime juice and cumin for next time, and save some fresh cilantro to top it off with before eating. I added a little bit of chicken broth to my crockpot early on because I felt like it needed some sort of liquid to stew in. After frying the tortilla shells just a hair, and adding sour cream, cheese, salsa and Sriracha, this was a perfect meal to kick off Cinco De Mayo! If you enjoy it, be sure to save for next year.

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Beautiful art was showcased by 11th and 12th graders and Northampton Area School district students performed with song and instruments.

The Northampton Farmers Market is open every Tuesday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. through the end of September. It is located at 1906 Main Street at the Uptown Park in Northampton near the Roxy Theater.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL

The library’s book club is reading Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini. There are copies available at the library. The book club will next meet on Monday, June 6 at 1 p.m.

The library is planning a summer reading incentive for the children. A raffle ticket will be awarded for every ten books read over the summer period, and at the end of the summer, two tickets will be drawn and the winners will each receive a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble. School ends June 8, so start reading!

Junior Girl Scout Troop 6592 held a successful preschool story program on Saturday, May 21 at the library.

The girls divided into three groups, and each group read a different story and did a craft for that story. Everyone had a good time, and the project earned the girls their Bronze Award.

Congratulations, girls of Troop 6592!

The library is in the midst of its annual fund drive.

Please consider a donation to the library. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

The topic for the diabetes lecture for the month of June is “Diabetes: It’s Complicated.”The lecture will be given Wednesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at the Slatington library.

Preschool story hour is over for the spring. It will return again in the fall. Planning for the summer story hour is underway. Please watch the Gazette for future details.

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

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Artist Jonathan Bond of Kempton will present his 2016 "Stone and Wood Revisited" Art Show on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will be held in conjunction with the 11th Annual Hawk Mountain Arts Tour held the same day.

Bond’s one day exhibition at his art gallery just outside Kempton will feature more than 40 new works, including childhood scenes Bond has returned to for the first time in 50 years. The breadth of the original artworks attest to the stone and wood textures so dominant in the rural scenery of Albany Township and northern Berks County.

The entire collection of original oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings are all custom framed and available for purchase.

Bond will also host Eight Oaks Distillery of New Tripoli during the art show. Guests can sample complimentary spirits from the craft distillery

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2016 marks the 42nd year of Bond's profession as a painter and graphic artist. Bond estimates he has painted nearly 2,000 original paintings and more than 30,000 graphics designed for signs, murals, garments, vehicles and antique implements.

Bond's art is held in collections across the country and his graphics adorn many businesses, churches, and homes in Pennsylvania.

For more information, visit www.jonathanbond. com. Visitors can also download information and a tour map at www.hawkmountain.org which features a complete list of all participating artisans and places where visitors can eat local fare.

Bond’s art gallery is located at 59 Kempton Road just outside the village of Kempton and he can also be contacted at 610-756-4490 or via email at bondart@ptd.net.

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Members of Keystone Iron Works are pleased to announce Fire at the Furnace will be held in Scranton on Friday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. as a gift to the community. Venues include the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces, 139 Cedar Avenue, Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS), 350 Cliff Street, The Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, and Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Avenue.

THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Artist presentations and movies at Steamtown NHS. Eight nationallyacclaimed sculptors will participate, including: Rian Keranne, Isaac Duncan, Tobias Flores, John Galt, Noah Kirby and Allison Ouellette- Kirby. Films detailing the work of Kelly Ludeking and Tamsie Ringler also will also be shown.

12:30 to 4 p.m. — Iron pour demonstration at Scranton Iron Furnaces presented by students from Keystone Iron Works and the Everhart Museum.

The afternoon pour will feature student sculptures and iron tiles created by members of the community.

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Tickets are $15 per person and may be ordered online at www.eventbrite.com/e/fire-at-thefurnace-tickets-25326232443. A beer tent will be open for those age 21 and older from 5 to 10 p.m.

6 p.m. — Exhibition openings at STEAMworks, located in The Mall at Steamtown, and Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Avenue 8 to 10:30 p.m. — Professional iron casting demonstration at Scranton Iron Furnaces featuring music by the Indigo Moon Brass Band, food by Peculiar Culinary Company, a beer tent hosted by the Vault Tap & Kitchen, cupcakes and more!

Leading up to the festival, two special projects will give everyone a chance to celebrate the arts, and the heritage of the Lackawanna Valley — a community cast iron mural and the creation of unique iron tiles. To participate in one or both projects, stop by the South Side Farmers’ Market, on the corner of Alder Street and Cedar Avenue, on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Now in its seventh year, Fire at the Furnace hosted by Keystone Iron Works at the Scranton Iron Furnaces has become an annual tradition in northeastern Pennsylvania. Photo by Alex Seeley.

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Fire at the Furnace is made possible by Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau, F. Lammot Belin Foundation, Steamtown National Historic Site, Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, Keystone College, Lackawanna Heritage Valley National (LHV), Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society (ELDCPS), the Everhart Museum, and United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC).

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

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088.

The directory is a free listing of local churches in alphabetical order and includes services, Sunday school, and Bible Study schedules. Please call the churches for directions or more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m.

SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-1812 Communion 8:30 a.m.

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

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. BS Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northampton Lutheran Parish 1904 Main St., 610-262-6636 W 9 a.m. at Zion Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 9 a.m.

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W 8:30 & 11 a.m. Summer schedule 9:30 a.m. begins June 5.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays 1st Sat w/ Holy Communion 5 p.m.

1st Tuesday quiet communion 10 a.m. Sunday church school on summer break.

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

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

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

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

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS 10 a.m.

Mon., 7 p.m. Wed., 6 p.m. Sun. St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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36th Annual Roasting Ears Of Corn Festival in Allentown Submitted by PAT RIVERA

The Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown invites the public to its 36th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival, Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian Festival, on Saturday and Sunday August 20 and 21. Gates are open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. rain or shine. Grand Entrance is at noon.

Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 8-17 and seniors over 62, and free for children under 8.

Live music and dance performances include “Youngblood Singers,” "White Buffalo Singers,” Aztec Fire Dancing by the Salinas Family from Mexico City, Katrina Fisher—Cree hoop dancer, and American Indian dancers, singers and performers from Canada, New York, and throughout North America. This year’s Master of Ceremonies will feature George Stonefish, Delaware from Canada. Featured dancers will include head man Cody Coe (Dakota Sioux/Ute) and head woman Katy Isennock (Lakota Sioux).

Premiering at the festival this year is Native American award-winning singer / songwriter Shelley Morningsong, Northern Cheyenne, performing with Fabian Fontelle, Zuni

/ Omaha. She will also perform during the festival with world-renowned Native American recording artist Arvel Bird, Paiute violinist and flutist.

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Habitat LV And Thrivent Financial Partner To Help Local Family Submitted by JEHAN MOUSTAFA

Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley and Thrivent Financial are partnering in Bethlehem to build a home alongside a local family through the Thrivent Builds Homes program. Thrivent members and others will volunteer alongside the homeowners to help build the home. To support safe, decent, and affordable housing in the Lehigh Valley, Thrivent has awarded $60,000 to support construction and local Thrivent members will also help raise additional funds.

Habitat for Humanity recipient families come from different backgrounds and have different stories, but they are all similar in their desire for a safe, decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley works with such families in the local community to provide a “hand-up” in regards to permanent housing solutions. This year, they are partnering with Thrivent Financial to help another family build a foundation for a brighter future. Thrivent Builds Homes is one of three Thrivent Builds programs which partners the financial, volunteer and advocacy resources of Thrivent Financial together with the affordable housing construction leadership of Habitat for Humanity. Thrivent Builds Homes focuses on building new homes alongside Habitat partner families who pay an affordable mortgage for their home as well as contribute hundreds of sweat equity hours in the construction process. Thrivent Builds Repairs is a program that focuses on helping complete external repairs on existing homes and Thrivent Builds Worldwide sends teams of volunteers across the country or across the globe to build homes with recipient families.

Victoria Lilley, Community Engagement Leader with Thrivent Financial said, “The Thrivent Builds program provides us with more options to serve

our area. The support we receive from the local community for projects like this is overwhelming and we look forward to working together in 2016.”

“The Thrivent Builds partnership is helping Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley increase the number of families served in our community by helping increase our capacity,” said Deb Cummins, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley. “We are so grateful for Thrivent’s support of our efforts to both build homes and repair homes in partnership with families in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing. Together, we are changing a family’s life and strengthening the community.”

Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is an ongoing partnership between Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity International. From the national partnership’s inception in 2005, Thrivent Financial and its members have now committed more than $226 million and more than 4.7 million volunteer hours.

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cornhusk dolls, and Navajo sand painting, have their face painted, hear American Indian stories, and help paint our festival mural; lifeskills demonstrations including Atlatl and Tomahawk throwing, flintknapping, arrow making, flutemaking, and Native Cooking demonstrations by Heart to Hearth; and artifact displays by Lee Hallman, the Museum of Indian Culture’s curator. Cree demonstrator Katrina Fisher will also bring her award-winning Plains teepee program to the festival.

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Vendors will offer hand-crafted items such as handmade silver and beaded jewelry, Kachina dolls, pottery, leather clothing, soap stone carvings, Indian trade silver and other crafts. American Indian cuisine of Fry bread prepared by Joy Tone-Pah-Hote (Kiowa), buffalo burgers, buffalo stew, Indian Tacos, corn soup and more will be available.

Mission: The Museum of Indian Culture is a nonprofit, member supported organization dedicated to presenting, preserving, and perpetuating the history and cultural heritage of the Northeast Woodland Indians and other American Indian Tribes.

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SENIOR CITIZENS CORNER CHERRYVILLE SENIOR CENTER 4131 LEHIGH DR. CHERRYVILLE 610-767-2977 Activities include: Games, trips, bingo, stretch/ exercise, birthday celebrations, music/singing.

Lunch is served daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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LEHIGHTON SENIOR CENTER 243 SOUTH 8TH ST. LEHIGHTON 610-377-1530 The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MID-COUNTY SENIOR CENTER 234 WALNUT ST. BATH 610-837-1931 Activities include: Pool, cards, games, crafts, singing, bingo, sewing, and special visitors. Lunch is served daily at 11:30 a.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NORTHAMPTON SENIOR CENTER 902 LINCOLN AVE. NORTHAMPTON 610-262-4977 Activities include: Singing, puzzles, cards, needlecraft, stretch, bingo, library, and coffee.

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The Lehighton 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee PALMERTON SENIOR CENTER 501 DELAWARE AVE. PALMERTON 610-826-4505 Activities include: Pinochle, penny games, and bingo daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

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

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Musings from a Pop Culture Addict by DANIELLE S. TEPPER

Tempting Television: Two New Hard-To-Resist Shows SPOILER ALERT! THE NIGHT MANAGER

giving themselves over the nuance and intricacy that a long-term committment allows. Tom disappeared completely into his role of Jonathan Pine (who, in turn, disappeared completely into his role of Andrew Birch). Would I have enjoyed the show as much had a different actor played the part? Probably not.

This mini-series—six episodes—was layer upon layer of mystery and deceit. However, I think it lost its footing while establishing too much of a backstory and not enough of a climax. Richard Roper, played with enigmatic ambiguity by Hugh Laurie, was described as being “the worst man in the world” and I think the hype made the reality fall incredibly flat. He never seemed particularly dangerous. He just watched bad things happen and had other people do his dirty work. What real threat did he pose, in the grand scheme of things? And his ultimate downfall seemed far too convenient and, despite some impressive fireballs, not nearly explosive enough. The victory somehow just didn’t taste as sweet as the characters made it out to be. (Or maybe I’ve just become far too critical of TV shows lately.)

I’d still recommend it, particularly for anyone who is a fan of either of the leads or enjoys a good spy story. This series aired exclusively on AMC Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. from April 19 to May 24.

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THE PATH

They had me at Tom Hiddleston. When I first started seeing previews for this show during Walking Dead viewings, I knew I’d have to give it a shot. Hiddles has been one of my biggest celebrity crushes ever since my MARVEL crash course (“The Avengers”) when Loki became one of the best villains I’ve ever seen grace the silver screen. He’s incredibly charming, charismatic, and cuuuute.

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performances that broke my heart. That being said, this was a really interesting role for him to step into and I couldn’t wait to see what he did with it.

Cults scare the crap out of me and organized religion is about the closest you can get to groups of people swaying and singing and raising their eyes to some unseen force, thinking they can justify their actions in the name of whatever they believe in. Meyerism, a “Movement” with its Ladder and truth and light and rigid system for achieving enlightenment and entrance to “the Garden,” delivered scary insight into how these people operate. When someone threatens your entire belief system, how do you react? Well, sometimes with murder, according to “The Path.”

Aaron plays Eddie Lane, husband to Sarah (Michelle Monaghan) who was born into the Movement, whose beliefs are so stringent that she’s unwilling to open her mind to any other perspectives. She hasn’t seen her sister—who left the Movement—since they were teenagers. She’s willing to ostracize her own son when he starts having doubts. And she’s inextricably tied to their region’s Movement leader, Cal Roberts, perfectly portrayed by Hugh Dancy.

Eddie starts having his own doubts after a trip to Peru that has him hallucinating about the

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skeletons in Meyerism’s closet. He spends the next 10 episodes wrestling with unanswered questions and concern for his family, finally culminating with the declaration that, basically, he thinks the whole thing is bull*****. The repercussions of that are sure to ripple across the entire second season, which was officially greenlit last week.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone who’s a fan of Paul or enjoys toying with life’s bigger questions: If you’ve been raised to believe that something exists, do you believe it because it is real ... or just because you’ve been told to? All of season 1 is now available to stream on Hulu.com.

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Lock Ride Dinner Cruises Return to National Canal Museum Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT

The National Canal Museum, an affiliate of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, is pleased to announce that lock rides to Lock 44 on Section 8 of the Lehigh Canal in Hugh Moore Park will return for the 2016 “Conversations on the Canal” Dinner Cruise Series.

This unique experience was not available to visitors last year. On lock rides, the Josiah White II Canal Boat will pass into and out of the only operating lock left on the Lehigh Canal. Section 8 of the Lehigh Canal is the only section of the canal left where a mule-drawn canal boat will pass into an operating lift lock.

UPCOMING DINNER CRUISES INCLUDE: June 5—The Voyage of the Molly Polly Chunker from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a cost of $45 per person.

July 16—Music on the Old Canal, a lock ride, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at a cost of $46 per person.

July 30—Groovin’ On the Lehigh Canal, a 1960s Music Cruise from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a cost of $45 Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 7-7 Sat. 7-4

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per person. Ticket price includes admission to the Josiah White II Canal Boat, dinner and themed, live entertainment. Visitors can purchase tickets at https://canals.org/canalendar. For more information on the “Conversations on the Canal” Dinner Cruise Series, visitors can contact Loretta Susen at loretta@ delawareandlehigh.org or 610-923-3548 x221.

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Events 13th Annual Classic Car Show at Franklin Township Vol. Fire Co., 2440 Fairyland Rd. Lehighton, Sunday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast 8-12, refreshments available after. Theme basket raffle, garden tractor pull, music

by DJ. Flea market and craft tables.

Tables available, call 610-377-2015.

(6/2) Community Yard Sale: Sat. June 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Quota at Northampton Canal Park and the Northampton Historical Society at Siegfried Station. Tables $10. Donations accepted. Call 610-440-2171. (6/2) Estate Sale: Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 4600 Lehigh Drive in Walnutport. Rain or shine.

For more info, call 484-632-7950.

(6/2) Moving Sale: June 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4371 W. Mountain View Dr. Household items, furniture, tools, records, art supplies, seasonal decorations.

(6/2) Multi-Family Sale, June 4-5 starting at 8 a.m. Lehigh Township, Willow Rd. in Walnutport. (6/2) Multi-Family Yard Sale: Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3019 Old Post Rd. Slatington.

Household, clothing, jewelry, Vera Bradley, hunting and fishing items, and more. (6/2) BLUE MOUN TAIN

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Relay for Life Penny Party, Sunday, June 5 at Vigilant Fire Co. Slatington. Starts 2 p.m., doors open at noon, kitchen will be open. For more info, call 484-719-2270. (6/2) Strawberry Festival/Basket Social, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 4118 Main St. Slatedale, Sunday, June 21, 12-6 p.m. (drawing at 5), entertainment 2-4 p.m., “Jack and Friends,” good food and baskets galore. (6/2)

For Sale Maytag 23.5 cu ft side-by-side refrigerator/freezer. Almond, water, and ice maker in the door. 5 years old, good condition. $350.

Call 610-760-8156. (6/2) Lawn Cart with bagger, $30.

610-760-9945. (6/2) Queen-sized sleigh bed, 14” mattress, $1,200. Excellent condition, hardly used—honestly!

Call Kevin Kern at 610-7672266. (6/16)

Help Wanted CALLING ALL INTERNS: The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is looking for summer 2016 interns for their Walnutport office in editorial, marketing/advertising, and photography. Internships are unpaid but students can receive college credit. Part-time only.

College juniors, seniors, and recent grads preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to Joe Korba (jkorba@idpcreative.com). No phone calls. Visit www. townandcountrygazette.com/ contact-us for more info.

Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news?

We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style is a plus.

Please send your resume and writing samples to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com.

TAKING APPLICATIONS: First Student is taking applications for School Bus Drivers in the Northampton School District.

Part-time 20-25 hours per week.

We provide free training to obtain CDL. Apply online today at https:// apply.firstgroupcareers.com/ vacancy/902/description or call 610-262-7173 for questions. (8/10)

Other This serves as notice that the NASD Residents for Sustainable Growth, Inc. has been incorporated as a PA nonprofit corp. pursuant to Chapter 53 of Title 15 of the Pa. Consolidated Statutes. (6/2)

Personals SWM, 50, clean, healthy, and financially secure seeks romantic female 35-50 for dating, friendship, companionship. Any race OK. Call Joe at 484-719-0704 24/7, leave message, will return call. (6/2) Single white male, 65. Looking for female from 65 to 70 for dating, friendship, and companionship. Call Roy at 610-264-1681. Leave a message and call back number. Will return call. (6/2)

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Real Estate For Rent

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Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $575 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. (12/15)

Certified Reiki master and teacher. Energy healing and/or chakra balancing. Call Jenn in Walnutport for affordable rates at 484-294-6847. Appts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and weekends available. (6/2)

Egyptian Sands Motel, Room For Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $595/month.

Efficiency apartment also available, call 610-262-8050 for details. (6/2)

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more.

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610-767-9164. (12/15)

Slatington Hotel. Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl.

HBO. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail.

Furnished effic. apts also available.

732-309-9671. (12/15)

Mature woman with many years experience with seniors will do household chores, run errands.

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TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $860. No dogs/ ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo). 610-7590169. (6/16)

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Tim’s Sharpening Service. Let me take care of your sharpening needs.

Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182. (6/16)

Wanted Buying guitars, accordions, violins, old amplifiers, saxophones, drums, horns, most older musical instruments. Local pick-up. Call Mike at 330-367-7100. (6/16) Clean indoor storage for 42' RV. Need door at least 13' high and concrete floor if possible. All year or at least winter storage desired.

Call 484-951-2472 if you have space available to rent. (6/16) Do you have broken A/C or dehumidifiers that you don't want to pay to have removed? If so, please call 610-730-1089 to schedule a free pick-up and removal. (10/6) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying top prices from one gun to 1,000. We buy new and used firearms. A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 130 Main St. Slatington, 610-767-3162.

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Five Ways To Get More From Your Vacation (NAPS)—According to the travel industry analyst Skift, nearly half of America didn’t take a single vacation day in 2015. If you don’t want to be among the vacationless this year, now would be a good time to start planning—and booking—your next trip.

Your group or family travel may be even better if you decide to stay at a vacation rental. Here are five reasons: 1. Spend less, get more.

Many people are surprised to learn that you can spend less money and get so much more space by booking a vacation rental. The average vacation rental runs 1,850 square feet while the average hotel room is a mere 325 square feet. Furthermore, for the price of a standard hotel room, you can get a two- to three-bedroom vacation rental. Not even an expensive suite upgrade can give you that.

2. Access to amenities that you don’t have to share with anyone.

Perhaps one of the most overlooked perks of a vacation rental is that you often get the amenities and perks of some of the best hotels without having to share with anyone else. This can include anything from a private beach to a pool to a Jacuzzi to an outdoor fireplace. You don’t have to reserve it, pay extra or only visit during certain hours. Use your amenities whenever you want, however you want.

3. More privacy.

This can be hard to come by, especially during peak travel times. However, with a vacation rental, you can book a home that comfortably accommodates each guest. What’s more, many homes feature private patios, backyards, grills, pools and beaches.

It’s your vacation, so why share it?

4. Home cooking.

A vacation rental affords the opportunity to unwind in a true home away from home. If you like, that can include home cooking. Most vacation

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rentals come with full kitchens stocked with all sorts of appliances and kitchen utensils. That means saving money and catering to your family’s unique preferences.

5. One-of-a-kind properties.

Generally speaking, a standout of the vacation rental travel experience is that it provides authentic travel experiences that can’t be replicated. Where else can you stay in a castle, tree house or a former celebrity home? For example, on HomeAway.com, you can stay in any number of unique properties that range from a hobbit house with its own private path to a winery, to a tree house overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Just remember, you’ll want to book your vacation well ahead of time, even further out than you’d typically book a hotel. The further out you book, the more options you’ll have, and the greater chance that everyone in your group or family will get the accommodations and experience they want.

Learn More For further facts and to view available rentals, go to www.homeaway.com.

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Celebrating National Trails Day Along the D&L Trail Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) will be celebrating National Trails Day at various locations on Saturday, June 4. American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day is the country’s largest celebration of trails with events taking place in every state across the country.

Regionally, events are planned in every county that composes the D&L Corridor: Bucks, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, and Luzerne.

The National Canal Museum, an affiliate of the D&L that is located along the 165-mile D&L Trail in Easton, will offer free boat rides to D&L Members on National Trails Day weekend, June 4 and 5.

EVENT SCHEDULE JUNE 4 Bucks County – National Trails Day at the Sol & Rose Preserve, Washington Crossing – Join the Delaware Canal State Park, Heritage Conservancy and Landmark Towns of Bucks County, a program of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, for activities in honor of National Trails Day. Start the day with a guided hike along the Delaware Canal Section of the D&L Trail departing from Washington Crossing. Then, volunteer at Heritage Conservancy’s Sol & Rose

Slatington Airport Sat., June 11 • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.eaa.org

Preserve to clear the trail of winter debris, remove nonnative plants and improve the trail for an enjoyable detour off the towpath through an old growth forest. Contact Shannon Fredebaugh to register at sfredebaugh@heritageconservancy.org or 215-345-7020 ext. 104 by May 31.

Lehigh County – National Trails Day at Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Slatington – Lehigh Gap Nature Center will host National Trails Day events, including Birding for Families Workshop, 9-10 a.m.; Life in a Drop of Pond Water, 10-10:50 a.m.; Life in the Lehigh, 11-11:50 a.m.; Photo Hike Along the D&L Trail and Lehigh River, 10-11:30 a.m.; Amphibian and Reptile Display, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bug Safari Along the D&L Trail, 1-1:50 p.m.; Biking for Kids on the D&L Trail, 2-2:50 p.m.; and a Whippoor-will Hike: 7-10 p.m. For more information, visit http://lgnc.org.

National Trails Day at the D&L Trail Slatington Trailhead, Slatington – Lehigh Township Rails to Trails and the D&L will hand out trail mix and trail maps from all Lehigh County trails at the D&L Slatington Trailhead. Stop by for a display on trails in Lehigh County.

Luzerne County – National Trails Day with

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Keystone Active Zone, Wilkes-Barre. Hike the D&L Trail with Keystone Active Zone with a 10 a.m. hike from Seven Tubs Natural Area to Oliver Mills. Wear sturdy footwear, bring water and a snack. To participate, meet at the Seven Tubs parking lot off Route 115. For more information, visit www. kazpassport.com/passport-stops/#events.

Northampton County – National Trails Day at the National Canal Museum, Easton – The National Canal Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, and the newly restored Josiah White II canal boat open their summer season in Hugh Moore Park.

The museum features a variety of hands-on activities and displays for children and adults. Museum hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission for the museum and canal boat ride is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and military veterans, $9 for children ages 3-15, and free for children under three. The canal boat follows the same daily schedule, with rides at 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Canal boat rides will be free to D&L Members on National Trails Day weekend, June 4 and 5.

JUNE 5 Carbon County – 6th Annual Charity Bike Ride to benefit St. Luke’s Hospice, Lehighton.

There is a 15- or 30-mile course option and both will start from the Lehighton Trailhead of the D&L Trail. Visit www.active.com and search St. Luke’s Hospice to register. The $40 entry fee covers

participation kits, event shirt, rental bike, and shuttle service, if needed. All proceeds will benefit the St. Luke’s Hospice program.

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves historic pathways that carried coal and iron from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia. Today, the D&L Trail connects people to nature, culture, communities, recreation and our industrial heritage.

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