Town & Country Gazette March 17

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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

We pride ourselves on being a community paper—to serve the people of northern Lehigh, Northampton, and southern Carbon Counties as best we can. We try to provide affordable advertising for nonprofit events and organizations and we’ll work with any charity organization to optimize their fundraising and awareness. I personally couldn’t be prouder to help these fine people out.

We have dozens and dozens of charities in the area, many of which our editor covered in her “Blue Mountain’s Best” series. Whether you are passionate about animals, helping the poor, or even helping build homes for the homeless, there is plenty to do in your community.

Consider volunteering; it not only makes

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everyone’s lives better, but it feels pretty great too.

Thanks, as always, for reading. I hope you enjoy this one.

Contents: Pg. 6 - Meet the Staff

Pg. 9 - Community Calendar Pg. 26 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 34 - Church Directory Pg. 38 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 40 - P.O.P. Pg. 43 - Classifieds

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Lehighton Area Pool Pals Are Going Fishing Submitted by JOAN FONTANA The Lehighton Area Pool Pals are already thinking of summer, especially something new they are excited to bring to the pool in 2016. The Pool Pals are busy with their fundraising efforts this winter looking to raise enough money to purchase a children's sliding board to replace the deteriorated palm tree in the walkin section of the pool. The slide will be in the shape of a multi-colored fish that is sure to give hours of enjoyment to the smaller patrons of the pool as well as those regulars who enjoy watching the children enjoying themselves.

Mark Hoffman, President of the Lehighton Area Pool Pals, said the Pool Pals are working very hard

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on their annual Yard Sale/Basket Raffle scheduled for April 16. Although the cost of the fish is over $12,000, Hoffman feels confident that with the support of the residents of the community along with the businesses, they will be successful raising the money needed for the sliding board. Hoffman also mentioned that Blue Ridge Pressure Casting has donated $5,000 towards the cost of the slide.

Hoffman said the Pool Pals are energized and looking forward to bringing the pool such a thrilling and exciting addition in 2016.

Something else the Pool Pals are looking forward to this summer is supporting Lehighton's Sesquicentennial celebration. To support this historic event, the Pool Pals will be holding their traditional Family Fun Night on July 1 from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission to Family Fun Day will be only $1.50 thanks to a very generous donation from Trinity Lutheran Church. Along with their normal fun games like the water balloon toss, 150 hot dogs will be given away at 1:50 p.m. and closer to 5 p.m., 150 goldfish will be released in the baby pool.

2016 will mark the 10th year the Lehighton Area Pool Pals have been together as a group. In 2008, they changed their mission statement from "Save the Pool" to "Creating Lifetime Memories." The addition of the fish slide is sure to support their mission statement for young and old!

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Meet The Staff

In what ways have you contributed your money or time to a deserving organization?

Joe Korba Associate Publisher

Chance Shoppe and to our local library when possible.

I try to help local food banks as much as Catherine Stroh I can. We missed last year because of our Publishing Assistant move to a new location, but the Gazette usually holds an annual fundraiser for I donate to the Humane Society and the local Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Paralyzed Veterans of America yearly, I donate my clothes to the Second I’m also a regular blood donor.

Chance store in Slatington, and I support libraries as much as I possibly can.

Danielle Tepper

Editor

I’ve come close to volunteering for various organizations a handful of times, but always wound up backing out, I’m afraid. The closest I’ve gotten to helping a nonprofit is writing about them and spreading the word about their work. You can check out a whole handful at www. townandcountrygazette.com/category/ features/blue-mountains-best!

Christine Stroh Account Executive

Last century (when I was a teenager), I was a candy striper at the former Muhlenberg Hospital. Currently, my family donates clothing to our Second

Tony Pisco Art Director

I like to donate blood when I have the opportunity. There is always a need for more blood and it is a quick and easy way to help fight any shortages of blood that might arise.

Donna Bachman Accounting Manager

I’ve been the neighborhood collector for March of Dimes each year for the past ten years. I mail out requests and information to each neighbor on my street seeking donations for this particular nonprofit.

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LCCC To Hold Spring Open House For Prospective Students

Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Tuesday, April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Lisa Scheller-Wayne Woodman Community Services Center at the main campus in Schnecksville.

LCCC Admission and Financial Aid representatives, academic counselors, as well as Academic Program coordinators will be on hand to answer your questions. The open house is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to tour the campus, learn about scholarship opportunities, and learn how LCCC can pave the way for an exciting and rewarding career. Interested students should register on our website at openhouse.lccc.edu or by calling the LCCC Admission Office at 610-799-1575.

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D&L Heritage Corridor Hosting National Park Service Workshop Submitted by TERRI MONSERRAT The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) is hosting the 2016 National Park Service Northeast Region Interpretive Workshop, “Making Connections Through Active Engagement,” at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem from March 30 through April 1. The workshop, part of the National Park Service Centennial celebration, is open to staff and volunteers of regional heritage areas, museums,

April Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show Towamensing Volunteer Fire Company 105 Fire House Road, Palmerton, PA 18071

Saturday, April 9, 2016 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Over 60 crafters and vendors. • Chinese auction.

Partial proceeds benefiting Volunteer Fire Company.

Kitchen open.

Contact info: Suzanne Kuehner, 484-225-3056

historic sites and historical societies.

Registration for the three-day event—which includes presentations and panel discussions at the ArtsQuest Center, tours of several Lehigh Valley museums, and an evening reception at the National Canal Museum in Hugh Moore Park, Easton—is free of charge, but is limited to first 80 people. The deadline to register is March 25.

To register online and view the workshop itinerary, go to the D&L website (www. delawareandlehigh.org/events) and click on “National Park Service Northeast Region Interpretive Workshop.” For more information, contact Loretta Susen at 610-923-3548 x221 or loretta@delawareandlehigh.org.

The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that preserves historic pathway 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.

Happy Birthday Justin Frable - 17 on March 11

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Community Calendar

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

FMI, 610-760-1687.

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

• Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd & 4th) 5 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-2622077.

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

• Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 570-8614928 • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098.

• PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI 610-767-7140.

• GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-3869960.

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

• Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Northampton Rec. Center.

Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610502-2990 or reccenter@rcn. com EVERY SATURDAY • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m.

• Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-7609009.

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

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

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

- 1:15 p.m.

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

- 8 p.m.

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

• TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610852-2976.

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

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

EVERY TUESDAY • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

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

• Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers.

FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

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

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

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

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

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

SPREAD THE WORD: The Blue Mtn. Town & Country Gazette is pleased to offer listings at no charge to you for FREE community events, programs, and meetings. This space is limited and reserved for those events that offer 100% free attendance and participation. If you would like to list your free event, please mail/email it to us or drop it at our office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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STECKEL AND STOPP COMPLETES OVER 62 CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS SOLICITOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF SLATINGTON BY: ASHLEY EVANS

The Law Offices of Steckel and Stopp, which maintains two office locations within the Borough of Slatington has recently completed over 62 consecutive years of legal representation of the Borough.

Initially the firm founder, Attorney William A. Steckel commenced representation in 1953. Attorney Steckel went on to become President of what was then the Slatington National Bank and Trust Company, served many terms in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, served as President of the Lehigh County Bar Association and on the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. The attorneys and staff support local businesses which assists the local economy.

The firm has grown to include five attorneys who are in the municipal law sector of the firm providing legal counseling to local governments and other municipal entities.

Current and/or past governmental/municipal clients include: 1. The Borough of Slatington 2. The Slatington Borough Authority 3. Weisenberg Township Board of Supervisors 4. Weisenberg Township Planning Commission 5. Weisenberg Township Zoning Hearing Board 6. Lowhill Township Board of Supervisors 7. Lowhill Township Planning Commission 8. Lowhill Township Zoning Hearing Board 9. Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors 10. Heidelberg Township Planning Commission 11. Heidelberg Township Zoning Hearing Board 12. Lynn Township Board of Supervisors 13. Lynn Township Planning Commission 14. The Joint Planning Commission of Lehigh and Northampton counties (now known as the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission)

15. East Penn School District (special counsel for disciplinary hearings) 16. North Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board, conflict counsel for zoning case 17. Upper Macungie Township Board of Supervisors, special counsel relating to Jaindl rezoning request 18. Northern Lehigh Area School District 19. Northern Lehigh School Authority 20. Northampton Area School District 21. Upper Milford Township Zoning Hearing Board, conflict counsel 22. Carbon County Tax Collection Committee 23. Northwestern Recreations Commission 24. Upper Macungie Township Zoning Hearing Board

While serving Slatington Borough, the Firm and/or its principals provided pro bono legal services and/or reduced charge legal services and/or financial support to a host of community organizations including: 1. The Northern Lehigh Historical Society 2. The Slatington Volunteer Fire Department 3. The Rails to Trails within and around the Borough of Slatington 4. The Slatington Public Library 5. Attorney Steckel, through his partnership known as ROGERS donated what had been the 5 and 10 cent store to the Slatington Public Library 6. The Northern Lehigh School District Foundation

20. The donation by Attorney Steckel of 49.87 acres of land to the Slatington Borough to enhance and protect the Borough watershed 21. Boy Scout Committee Member for Troop 66 22. Serving on the Executive Committee of Minsi Trails Council 23. Serving on the Kutztown University Foundation

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LTHS Basket Social And Coming Events

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Spring is right around the corner! Meet your friends and neighbors at the LTHS Walk-in Basket Social to be held Sunday, April 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville. The kitchen will be open so come for lunch. There will be lots of baskets and other items plus gift cards. Winners will be notified if not present for the drawing which starts at 4 p.m.

Proceeds benefit the maintenance of St. Paul’s Schoolhouse and the LT Historical Centre. We appreciate your support!

Mark your calendar for the first open house at the LT Historical Centre on Route 248 in Pennsville.

We will be open Sunday, May 8 from 1 to 4 p.m.

We will give tours to families and organizations by appointment if requested. There is no charge to visit the historical centre but donations are accepted. Also, in May, the annual chicken/pork dinners will be sold at the LT Historical Centre.

See any society member for advance tickets for the sale on May 21. A piece of cake is included with the dinner and other baked goods will be sold that day. More information will follow in the coming months. For any questions, call 610-440-0151.

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Spring BaSket Social Friday, april 8th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, april 9th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Slatedale Fire company For more info call:

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Saturday, march 26th 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

eaSter Bunny appearing at 10 a.m.

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Traditions Of Hanover To Hold AARP Safe Driver Refresher Course Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ Community members will soon get the opportunity to refresh their driving skills, thanks to Traditions of Hanover Independent Living and AARP. Traditions of Hanover will hold an AARP Safe Driver Refresher Course on Wednesday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Successful completion can result in discounts on car insurance and the elimination of one point on your license (contact your insurance agent for details). The course is available to drivers age 50 years and older. The refresher course is

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the follow-up to complete in order to continue receiving car insurance discounts. The course must be completed three years from the date of the completion of the initial two-day AARP Safe Driver Course.

The cost of the course for AARP members, with proof of membership, is $15 per person.

The cost for non-members is $20 per person. All participants must bring their AARP membership card (if applicable), and a valid driver’s license.

The event includes lunch, courtesy of Traditions of Hanover.

Seating is limited. If you can’t make it to this event, there will be another opportunity for a twoday initial course on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call 610-882-0400 to register for either course.

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In Loving Memory Lisa A. Gardner

6/1/76 – 3/24/07 If we could only have one lifetime wish One dream that would come true We’d ask with all our hearts For yesterday and you We love you and miss you very much.

Forever in our Hearts, Love, Mom and Dad Brad, Laura, Carson, Carter Family and friends

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STECKEL AND STOPP Continued from Page 10 7. Sponsor of the breakfast with Santa program held holiday seasons at the Northern Lehigh School District 8. The Walnutport Canal Association (including sponsoring yearly functions such as the hay ride) 9. The Gathering – typically underwriting the cost of certain events at The Gathering 10. The Northern Lehigh Food Bank including financial Sponsorship to the Second Harvest Food Bank in Allentown (which supplies the Northern Lehigh Food Bank at very reasonable costs) 11. Slatington Boy Scout Troop 66 12. Underwriting the cost of food for Boy Scout Troop 66 Scout House work parties 13. Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America including serving on the Endowment committee and making gift annuities to the endowment fund 14. Financial support to the Northern Lehigh Community Center Incorporated 15. Krista Hankee Scholarship Fund 16. Pro bono speaker on national radio station, WDIY 88.1 FM on various topics of community and legal interest 17. Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Inc. 18. Financial supporter Northern Lehigh High School Musical/play bill supporter 19. The firms “Friday Dress Down Fund” has Benefitted the following organizations or people: Northern Lehigh Food Bank Bill and Dorothy Yanett Community Fire Co. #1 North Whitehall Slatington Library Northern Lehigh Student Council – needy families Slatington Volunteer Fire Company

24. Serving on the Kutztown University Arts Committee 25. Providing financial support to Kutztown University relative to scholarships for students from the Northern Lehigh School District 26. Being a sponsor of the annual Mallory Bomboy softball tournament 27. Supporting the Slatington West End Playground Programs 28. The Emerald Fire Company 29. Supporting various local charity golf tournaments 30. Sponsor for the Victory Park disc golf contests 31. Donating uniforms to support urban boy scouting programs 32. Having served on the local Nancy Reagan Affiliate of Drug Free America 33. Borough of Slatington Sesquicentennial Silver Sponsor 34. The annual Boyer Bowl – charity fundraiser 35. Cities in Schools events sponsorship 36. Veterans of Foreign Wars 37. American Legion Post 16 Slatington Pennsylvania, volunteer service officer to help veterans 38. Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool, Inc. $375.00 $130.00 $750.00 $750.00 $425.00 $675.00

When asked to attempt to summarize local involvement, a representative of the firm stated that the firm has nearly complete knowledge of just about every aspect of the Borough of Slatington’s operations and maintains a database of files spanning nearly 60 years and has been honored to have served the local community and its various organizations to enhance the quality of life for many years. It is hoped that the tradition of community interest and community service will be continued.

For those who may have an interest in learning the amount (and third party verification) of charitable and community support, request can be emailed to frontdesk@steckelandstopp.com.

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Happy 100th Birthday

Submitted by DELBERT BOLLINGER Kathryn (Bollinger) Johnson, born April 1, 1916 and raised at her parents’, Stephen and Lottie Bollinger, farm in Big Creek, Towamensing Township, across from Preachers Camp.

Kathryn married Albert Johnson. They moved to Palmerton and raised twin girls, Kathryn (Vacco) and Kathleen (Rodgers). Both now live in Florida. Son Robert Johnson lives in Johnstown, NY. She has four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Kathryn now lives at Liza’s House in Danielsville.

Kathryn always liked horses. Her favorites are Tom, Dick, and Harry. She was a good baker; her chocolate chip were some of the best. The family is having a carriage ride and luncheon on April 3 at Woodstone Country Club from 12 to 2 p.m.

Love from her family and hometown friends in Palmerton.

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Hess's At Historical Society

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Monday, April 11 meeting of the Palmerton Area Historical Society will feature a talk by Kathy Long on Hess' department store. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the gallery of the Palmerton Area Library at 402 Delaware Avenue and is open to the public, without cost or obligation.

Heritage Center

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Area Heritage Center at 410 Delaware Avenue is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week, except Easter weekend. For the hours each day, call 610-824-6954 for a recorded message or simply try the front door—if it is unlocked, there is someone there who can show you around. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

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7th Annual Cheesecake For A Cure Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON On Saturday, April 16, Dr. Rosalee Rehrig and her Relay for Life Team will join with the staff at Galen Glen Winery on their 7th annual fundraiser for The American Cancer Society. From 12 to 4 p.m., the team will sell slices of homemade cheesecake. When asked about her team's goals, Dr. Rehrig said, "This year we have set a goal of $15,000. We raise funds for the American Cancer Society because they are dedicated to funding research and finding new treatments and a cure for cancer. Last year, the success of this event blew our team away!"

Sarah Troxell, winemaker, added, "Cancer strikes without discern across all races and creeds, and everyone knows someone who has had cancer or has been impacted by it. Galen Glen is proud to partner with The American Cancer Society and support the scientists who search for a cure by donating $1 per bottle of wine sold during this event."

Dr. Rehrig added, "As a doctor, I see patients

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Rehrig is so proud of her relay team and their dedication to raise funds to end cancer. She said their inspiration is, "our friend Sandy. She was a great friend who passed within months of learning she had a brain tumor called Glioblastoma. If there were more treatments, maybe she could have been saved."

Tasting Room Manager Kathy Matson added, "This year, cancer has impacted almost every member of our winery family in some way, through friends and relatives. This year we are even more driven to help raise funds for The American Cancer Society to end this insidious disease." The event is open to the public and no reservations are required.

Galen Glen Winery is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Andreas, Pennsylvania. The vineyard is on the family's double-century farm and full of history. The tasting room's knowledgeable and engaging staff always make your visit enjoyable.

Currently, the tasting room is open Friday, 12 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Beginning April 6, the tasting room will be open Wednesday through Friday from 12 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Plan to spend some time enjoying the exceptional views and a glass of award-winning wine with locally-made cheeses or pack some light fare.

For more information about the winery's other award-winning wines and other upcoming events, please visit the website www.galenglen.com or "Like" on Facebook at Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery and follow on Twitter #galenglenwine. The tasting room may be reached via telephone at 570-386-3682. The staff looks forward to meeting you and your family and helping you create unforgettable memories during the year-long 21st Anniversary celebration at Galen Glen.

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St. John Neumann Regional School Accepting Registrations

Submitted by JACKIE MCCANDLESS SJNRS has open registration for students in Kindergarten through grade 8 for all qualified students.

Transportation from the surrounding school districts is provided and financial aid is available. Schedule an appointment to visit or visit during open houses the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at both our Slatington Campus (K-3) and Palmerton Campus (4-8). Next dates are April 14 and May 12. Also, March 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at both campuses and April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Slatington Campus.

Kindergarten children must be five years of age by October 15, 2016. If you would like to have a personal tour or have questions, call 610-826-2354. Bring the child’s original birth certificate with you.

Visit our website at www.sjnrschool.org.

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4-H Equine Garage Sale Open To The Public Submitted by JANICE MARTIN Celebrating 23 years of serving the public and having fun! On Saturday, April 9, the annual tack swap or “equine garage sale” will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center in Nazareth.

The tack swap will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The Northampton County 4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd., 2.2 miles south of Rte. 512 from the traffic light for Bushkill Center Rd. or three miles north of Nazareth on Bushkill Center Rd. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Also, there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing, and other horse related items. All sellers must preregister for an inside sale table or space; outside space is first-come the day of the swap; there are no consignments. No live animals are permitted (including dogs).

Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be available during the sale hours.

This is a rain or shine event held inside nonheated buildings and outside.

The 4-H program is open to youths between

the ages of 8-19 years. It offers over 150 hands on projects, a wide variety of experiences, and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome.

Anyone wishing information concerning the tack swap or the Northampton County 4-H Horse Program is asked to call Janice Martin at 610-8377294. Anyone wishing for general information concerning the 4-H program in Northampton County is asked to call Brad Kunsman at the Northampton County 4-H Offices, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 610-746-1970.

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Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event.

Call the library at 610-262-7537 for more information on any of the above events.

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Northampton Area Public Library Events

Slatington Library News

Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ The next Preschool Block Party at the library will be Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Join us for free play, hands-on learning with blocks. No registration required.

The Northampton Area Public Library will hold a program on PA German Lenten and Easter Customs presented by the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m.

Registration is required for this free event.

The library will have Teen Fandom Jeopardy on Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. All teens are welcome for this event on your favorite fandoms.

The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will hold its annual Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, April 3. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the bingo starts at 1 p.m. Join the fun of the bingo, 50/50 drawing, Chinese Auction, bake sale, and

Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The spring session of our preschool story hour will begin Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. and run through April 26. Please note the change of day.

All are welcome.

The library is holding a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 tickets for $5. The drawing will be April 18.

The library is co-hosting an arts evening with the Woman’s Club of Slatington on Monday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the library. There will be local art on exhibit and entertainment by the students of the Northern Lehigh School District. Photography will be accepted from adults and children grades 3-12, and art from adults and children grades 7-12. There will be cash prizes for children receiving 1st, 2nd, or 3rd places. One item per category is allowed per entrant. If interested, please contact the Woman’s Club of Slatington at either skarpiszin@gmail.com or carolm1@ptd.net.

Deadline for entries is April 1.

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Off the Shelf Continued from Page 20 as easy as a credit card and safer than a wallet.

When you use the benefit app at checkout at any participating retailers, a percentage of the transaction is donated to a non-profit (The Slatington Library) of your choice. 3-20 % of your transaction will be donated to the Library.

For more information please visit www.benefitmobile.com.

The next meeting of the Slatington Book Club will be Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

In view of the recent passing of Harper Lee and the publication of her book Go Set a Watchman, the members of the book club have decided to revisit her classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Please call the library if you have any questions.

The library has the basic PA tax forms. We do not have any Federal forms. You can file online and download forms from the web sites.

Computer print outs are 40 cents a page. The topic for the Diabetes lecture for the month of March is “Small Steps for Big Results.”The lecture will be given March 23 at 1 p.m. at the library.

Being a member of the library provides the patron access to both e-books and e-magazines.

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Downloadable Library (http://cldl.lib.overdrive. com). E-magazines and now ComicsPlus are available from Zinio. Both links are provided on the library’s website. The library is holding a $1/ bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books, anything you can fit in a bag is $1. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 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.

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program Seeks Volunteers

Submitted by JANE OSTROSKI Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs.

H.H.T.L.C., a registered non-profit organization that is staffed entirely by volunteers, is located 10 miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309. It offers therapeutic riding lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October.

H.H.T.L.C. will hold a required volunteer training session for lesson volunteers on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center.

Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help with riding lessons is required to attend this hands-on training.

Lesson volunteers must be at least 14 years old, in good health, and able to walk for an hour at a time. They must successfully complete the volunteer training session. While experience with horses and/or people with disabilities is helpful, it is not necessary. H.H.T.L.C. welcomes the volunteer assistance of professionals in the allied health fields of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. H.H.T.L.C. also needs people with horse experience to lead horses during riding lessons.

According to Executive Director, Harvey Smith, “Our volunteers tell me that they get a lot more from the program than they give. It is very rewarding to be part of the growth and accomplishments of our riders. Volunteering is a great way to have fun and feel good about yourself at the same time.”

Therapeutic horseback riding has been shown to improve balance, posture, strength and coordination. It also helps to increase selfawareness, self-confidence, attention span, and independence in the rider. Often, riders also gain improved social skills.

H.H.T.L.C. serves riders with a wide variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, development delays, mental retardation, Down Syndrome, and

traumatic brain injury, among others. The lessons are designed to be both therapeutic and fun.

Program Director, Elaine Smith, describes the benefits of the lessons.“Some of our riders receive many different types of therapies. Therapeutic horseback riding is by far their favorite, and riding is the highlight of their whole week. It’s the horses that make all the difference. They seem to work magic for some of our riders.”

In addition to lesson volunteers, H.H.T.L.C. also needs people to assist with stable and grounds maintenance, cleaning saddles and bridles, and helping with fundraising. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact Jane Ostroski at 610-298-2546 or jeohhtlc15@gmail.com. For information on enrolling a rider, or if you would like more information on Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc., call Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 or visit the website at www.horsesandhorizons.org.

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Refreshments Available

For more info. call Debbie at 610-377-0151 Longaberger and other basket collection companies are not connected with this fundraiser.

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Throw a Shamrockin’ St. Patrick’s Day Party With Irish Classics and Green-Tinted Treats (Family Features) It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party.

These tips and recipes will help you throw a festive celebration you’ll enjoy as much as your guests — including make-ahead corned beef and a minty-green cookie recipe both adults and little leprechauns will love.

“We’ve developed recipes that make the tastes of Ireland easy to create — from a simple Irish Soda Bread to a classic corned beef and cabbage recipe that can be made in a slow cooker,” said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens.

“And don’t forget the treats! Our Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect ending to a perfectly green party.”

For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes, check out www.McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Servings: 12

8 small red potatoes 2 cups baby carrots 1 small onion, quartered 1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), rinsed and trimmed 2 tablespoons McCormick Mixed Pickling Spice 1 teaspoon McCormick Minced Garlic 1/2 head cabbage, cored and cut into wedges Place potatoes, carrots and onion in slow cooker. Place corned beef brisket over vegetables.

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5th Annual Northern Lehigh Women’s CLOTHING SWAP & BASKET RAFFLE! *Sponsored by the Diamond Fire Company*

Sunday, May 1st 12pm-4pm

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KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN!

*$10 Admission Donation for first hour only.* Monetary donations accepted throughout the event for the Diamond Fire Co & Northern Lehigh Community Center.

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St. Patty’s Day Party Continued from Page 24 Sprinkle with pickling spice and minced garlic.

Add enough water (about 8 cups) to just cover meat. Cover.

Cook 7 hours on high. Add cabbage. Cover. Cook 1–2 hours on high or until cabbage is tender-crisp.

Remove corned beef brisket to serving platter.

Slice thinly across grain. Serve with vegetables.

Tip: For best results, do not remove cover while cooking in slow cooker.

Savory Irish Cheese Soda Bread Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Servings: 12 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons McCormick Caraway Seed 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Red Pepper, Ground

1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups buttermilk Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and seasonings in large bowl. Stir in cheese.

Set aside. Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended.

Spread in lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.

Bake 30–40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Tip: Make muffins instead of bread. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 20–25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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PSA: Animals Aren’t Easter Gifts

It’s tempting to give animals as gifts when you know a child’s face will completely light up at the gesture. But, just as you shouldn’t give puppies or kittens for Christmas (unless you know 100% that the recipient has the time and effort to put into raising one), you should also avoid the trend at Easter. Rabbits, chicks, and ducklings become targets for breeders when spring rolls around, but before you rush out to pick one up as a surprise from the Easter bunny, consider these facts from The Humane Society of the U.S.: “‘Rabbits and chickens can make wonderful companions, but those adorable babies grow up quickly into adults that will need proper socialization, care, and companionship for many years,’ said Inga Fricke, The HSUS’ director of sheltering and pet care issues. [www. humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2012/04/dont_give_baby_chicks_and_rabbits_this_ easter_040212.html] After cats and dogs, rabbits are the animals most frequently surrendered to animal shelters, largely because people acquire them as youngsters but aren’t prepared for the long-term commitment involved. Others are simply released into backyards by people who mistakenly believe they will be able to fend for themselves. Unlike wild rabbits, domestic pet rabbits cannot survive on their own outdoors. Chickens also need dedicated, consistent care and far too many of them end up in shelters, rescues and sanctuaries as well.”

The HSUS recommends giving children stuffed or chocolate options instead of a live animal for Easter, unless you are committed to giving the animal the loving, long-term care it deserves. And always adopt—don’t shop.

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“Hi, my name is Groot. I came to the shelter with that name. I am not sure why I got this name, but I am thinking because it rhymes with cute. The people at the shelter tell me I am adorable. I am a one-yearold male, single mane, lionhead mix bunny. I am a fun-loving, active, friendly, and well-behaved little guy. I was recently neutered and I quickly learned how to go in the litter box. I keep my cage blankets nice and clean. I love people and I get along pretty well with the bunny in the next enclosure. I would probably be a good candidate to bond with another bunny. I am looking for an indoor home where I can be out and about a lot and spend time with my new family. If you would like to meet me, please email diane924m@aol.com to set up a date and time.”

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Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, food color and peppermint extract; mix well.

Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

St. Patty’s Day Party Continued from Page 25 Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 dozen, or 36 (1 cookie) servings 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1–1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Green Food Color 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint Extract 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

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Community Easter Egg Hunt At New Life Church

Submitted by THERESA KEIM New Life Church at 6804 Weiss Rd. in New Tripoli will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19 at 3 p.m. (raindate Sunday, March 20 at 3 p.m.).

There are prizes for the first 200 children in attendance and an egg hunt for all ages. All are welcome!

For more information, please contact the church office at 610-298-2710 or through www.nlelc.com.

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Spread the Good Word Good News Club At St. John’s UCC Slatington

Submitted by ALLYSON CARTER St. John’s U.C.C. at 15 South 2nd St. in Slatington is hosting a Good News Club that is open to all children kindergarten through 6th grade. There is no fee for this club which meets Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Good News Club is an interdenominational club sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship of Carbon-Lehigh Counties. There will be Bible lessons, games, prizes, songs, missionary stories, and more. Additionally, there will also be a time for homework help. You can register your child at the club or email cefcarbonlehigh@gmail.com for registration form. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call us at 610-377-3632.

Assumption B.V.M. News

Submitted by CINDY SANDER Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in Slatington would like to invite you to join us for Holy Week. We will celebrate Palm Sunday on Saturday, March 19 with a Mass and procession at 5 p.m. Palm Sunday Masses on March 20 will be held at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Our Youth Group will sponsor an Egg Hunt on the Church grounds after 10:30 a.m. Mass. We will also have a Palm Craft after 10:30 a.m. Mass A

HAM DANDELION &

DINNER will be held on

Saturday, April 9 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 South 2nd St., Slatington

Contact the church office for tickets at 610-767-6361.

Menu: Baked Ham, Chopped Dandelion with Bacon Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Bread & Butter, Homemade Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water.

Seatings available at 4, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7 p.m.

Take-out also available.

Tickets: Adults: $9,Children (6-12): $3, Children 5 & under: Free.

for teens and adults. Learn how to make Palm Crosses and other crafts with blessed palm. Join us at 3 p.m. for Bitter Lamentations where we will meditate upon the mystery of our redemption; the Passion & death of our Lord.

Holy Thursday, March 24, we will celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper at 7 p.m. All Eucharistic Ministers and our First Holy Communion class will be participate in our procession as we take the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of repose for adoration.

Good Friday, March 25, we will have Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. and Good Friday Liturgy at 7 p.m. with veneration of the Cross.

Holy Saturday, March 26, we have the blessing of our Easter Food Baskets at noon and celebrate Continued on Page 32

Come Join Us Holy Week at St. Paul’s

March 20, 2016 (10:15 a.m.) - Palm Sunday - Light Lunch & Easter Egg Hunt to Follow March 24, 2016 (7:30 p.m.) - Maundy Thursday Worship with “Disciples Drama of the Last Supper” March 25, 2016 (7:30 p.m.) - Good Friday Service Biblical Storyteller, Pastor Todd will present the Stories of Holy Week from the Gospel of Mark March 27, 2016 (8 & 10:15 a.m.) Easter Worship Services with Communion & Music

All Are Welcome!

St. Paul’s UCC

19th & Lincoln Avenue Northampton, PA 18067 (610) 261-2910

www.stpaulsnorth.org

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 31 our Holy Easter Vigil at 8 p.m.

March 27, Easter Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. We welcome you to any or all of our Easter celebrations and would like to wish you a joyous Easter season.

Bethany Wesleyan Church News

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Good Friday service will be held March 25 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be an autism service that evening.

Easter weekend services Saturday, March 26 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 27 at 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Benefit concert for cancer featuring Charlotte Ritchie and Wes Hampton will be Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m. This concert is sponsored by the cancer telethon organization and will be raising funds to donate to cancer research. Tickets are available on line at itickets.com.

Autism ministry is Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. to age 18.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services

Pastor’s Comments In large print at: Comments www.NAOG.ws/pc Pastor’s In large print at: www.NAOG.ws/pc

Northampton Assembly of God

Northampton Assembly 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 amof & 6 God pm; Wed. 7:30 pm 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm

Daniel Daniel E. E. Lundmark, Lundmark, Pastor Pastor •• 610-262-5645 610-262-5645 •• pastor@NAOG.ws pastor@NAOG.ws

The “Miracle Well”

Desert Desert Storm’s Storm’s most most incredible incredible story, story, says says Marine Marine Maj. Maj. Gen. Gen. Charles Charles Krulak, was the “miracle well” that appeared out of no where to supply Krulak, was the “miracle well” that appeared out of no where to supply 100,000 gallons of water a day for U.S. soldiers during the 1991 war in 100,000 gallons the Persian Gulf. of water a day for U.S. soldiers during the 1991 war in wasGulf. assigned to prepare supplies for the frontal assault by allied theKrulak Persian forces Iraqi troops.

As the threat of chemical warfareassault loomed, Krulakagainst was assigned to prepare supplies for the frontal byample allied water for decontamination procedures became more apparent. Krulak had forces against Iraqi troops.

As the threat of chemical warfare loomed, ample sufficient water available, but then he received orders to move his operation water decontamination procedures apparent.

Krulak had to an for area called the “gravel plains,” became 74 milesmore to the northwest, where attemptswater to locate a water failed. sufficient available, butsource then herepeatedly received orders to move his operation exhausted resources except consulted where every toKrulak an area called theall “gravel plains,” 74 one mileswhich to thehenorthwest, morning. He had made a habit of praying with staff members who attempts to locate a water source repeatedly failed. wished to join him at 7:15 a.m. “I was on my knees every day praying exhausted all resources except one which he consulted every forKrulak water,” Krulak said.

On Sunday before church with of onlypraying a few days beforewho the morning.

He had made a habit with remaining staff members ground attack, colonel interrupted morning request wished to joinahim at 7:15 a.m. “I the wasearly on my kneesprayer everywith dayapraying for Krulak to accompany him. As the two traveled, they came upon what for water,” looked like Krulak a pipe said. rising out of the ground about 30 yards off the road.

On Sunday church with painted only a red fewpump days atremaining before the Looking closer,before they saw a brightly the base of the pipe, a greenattack, dieselagenerator, four newthe batteries still wrapped in plastic and ground colonel interrupted early morning prayer with a request 1,000 gallons of diesel fuelhim. stored All the equipment wasupon new,what and for Krulak to accompany As inthea tank. two traveled, they came everything seemed ready to go. Krulak pushed the start button and the looked like a pipe rising out of the ground about 30 yards off the road. generator started! That well produced the 100,000 gallons of water a day Looking closer, they saw a brightly painted red pump at the base of the pipe, needed for the assault! was no way anyone could have driven down that road and a “There green diesel generator, four new batteries still wrapped in plastic not seen thatof well painted multiple colors!”

1,000 gallons dieseland fuelequipment stored in a tank.

All theinequipment was new, said and Krulak.

Yet, prior to that Sunday, he had often passed it without everything seemed ready to go. Krulak pushed the start button seeing and theit and so did 20,000 troops! Krulak firmly believes that the well appeared as generator That well produced the 100,000 gallons of water a day an answerstarted! to prayer.

needed for the assault!

“There was no way anyone could have driven down that road and not seen that well and equipment painted in multiple colors!” said Krulak. Yet, prior to that Sunday, he had often passed it without seeing it and so did 20,000 troops! Krulak firmly believes that the well appeared as an answer to prayer.

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. Wednesday night activities for all ages from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes. org.

Holy Week And Easter Services At St. Nicholas Catholic Church

Submitted by MARIANNE GESSLER Holy Thursday | March 24 Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7 p.m.

Adoration until midnight Night prayer, 11:45 p.m.

Good Friday | March 25 Stations of the Cross, 12 p.m.

Commemoration of the Passion, 3 p.m.

Holy Saturday | March 26 Blessing of the Easter Food, 12 p.m.

Easter Vigil, 8 p.m.

Easter Sunday Masses | March 27 8 a.m. Rev. Edward MacElduff 9:30 a.m. Msgr. Thomas Derzack 11 a.m. Msgr. Thomas Derzack May God bless all of you with good health, happiness, family, and friends this Holy Easter Season.

St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT Our last Wednesday Lenten meal and service is March 16 at 5:30 p.m. for the meal and 7 p.m. for Continued on Page 33

Mark your Calendars

MEAT BINGO Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 pm Doors open at 11:30 am St. Peter’s UCC, 8142 Valley View Road, Northampton Refreshments available.

For tickets and directions please call Sheila at 610-457-6368 or Daisy 610-554-3294 or the church at 610-837-7426.

Seating is for ticket holders only!

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Spread the Good Word Continued from Page 32 the service. The Lenten Theme is “Forgiveness.”

Please also mark your calendars for our Maundy Thursday Communion service at 7 p.m. March 24.

March 25 will be our Good Friday service at 7 p.m.

Easter morning begins at 7 a.m. with our sunrise service followed by Sunday school at 9 a.m. and our regular Easter service at 10:15 a.m.

Friday, March 18 from 4 to 7 p.m., be sure to pick up your orders for soup, filling, and bacon dressing.

This month’s clothing giveaway is March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.

It’s almost spring and the senior lunch is back on March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Sunday, March 3, during our regular worship will be the kick-off for our church-wide Bible Study. Starting April 6, we will be doing a church-wide study on the book The Story by Max Lucado. The Story is a condensed chronological journey through the Bible. The study will be 31 weeks taking us through February 2017. The study will be in all of our Sunday school classes at 9 a.m., Bible studies on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m., and our youth group on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Books will be provided, so contact the church to reserve your copy and time slot.

Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday. Communion is observed on the first Sunday of each month. AWANA is at 6 p.m. and Youth group at 7:30 p.m.

Interested in Scouting? Our Girl Scouts meet Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and our Cub Scouts meet Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.

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

St. Peter’s UCC

8142 Valley View Road • Seemsville, Northampton

610-837-7426

St. Peter’s U.C.C. 8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton

9:00 a.m. Worship 610-837-7426

“There Are No Strangers Here, We Haven’t Met!”

St. Peter’s U.C.C. Only Friends 8142 Valley View Rd. Seemsville, Northampton 610-837-7426

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Saturday, March 26 5:00 PM Sunday, March 27 9:00 & 10:45 AM Guests Welcome Membership Not Required to Attend

Bethany Wesleyan Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 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 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 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.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Schnecksville (HA) 610-7676884 W - 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W Sat 5 p.m. Sun 10:30 a.m.

SS 9 a.m.

Good Friday 7 p.m.

No Sat W or SS Easter weekend.

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

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

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

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Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 Northampton Lutheran Parish W:10:00 at HTSlovak 1372 Washington Ave. SS 8:45 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.

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

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

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

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

St. Matthew’s UCC Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 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. w/child care, SS 9 a.m.

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

AWANA 6 p.m., BS 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays.

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

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zion Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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resumes and wear professional attire as local and regional employers will be available to discuss full-time, part-time, seasonal and internship opportunities. Employers may register through the LCCC Cougar Claw at https://lccc-csm. symplicity.com/employers.

This event is free. For more information, contact the Career Development Center at 610-799-1090 or cmoyer@lccc.edu.

LCCC To Offer Noncredit Computer Classes

College Corner LCCC’S Main Campus Hosts Job Fair

Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a Spring Job Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 in The Lisa Scheller and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center (CSC) at the college’s main campus in Schnecksville.

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Classes in computer basics, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and introduction to Windows 10 will be held this semester. Dates, times, locations and prices vary. Visit www.lccc.edu/community-education for a complete listing.

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LCCC Offers First Aid Training

Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) and the American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI) will offer first aid classes designed for both adults and children, as well as in specialty cases. All classes are held at its main campus in Schnecksville.

Pediatric First Aid is ideal for babysitters, daycare providers, school staff, scout leaders, coaches or others who serve youth. Class is held Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $120.

Learn how to properly apply first aid to save lives, recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness and deal with bleeding, shock, burns, fractures and much more. Basic First Aid is offered on May 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a cost of $70.

Students wanting to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of injury and sickness in dogs and cats, treatments for common ailments, and solutions for handling emergencies can take a one-time class scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $70.

Wilderness First Aid offers training in patient assessment, tissue injuries, splinting and other topics used to save lives and limb in remote, possibly life-threatening situations. Class will be held Mondays, April 4 through 25, from 6 to 10 p.m. for a cost of $275.

For noncredit course and registration information, please call 610-799-1197, email ncregistrar@mymail.lccc.edu, or visit LCCC’s website at www.lccc.edu.

Moravian College Announces Fall 2015 Dean’s Honor List

Submitted by MICHAEL WILSON Moravian College announces that the following local residents earned Dean’s Honor List standing for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 school year at Moravian College in Bethlehem.

Courtney Dragovits, class of 2017, from Coplay Zachary Molchany, class of 2015, from Coplay Taylor Breininger, class of 2018, from Germansville Marie Mikols, class of 2015, from Germansville Jessica Bauder, class of 2017, from Lansford Maison Allen, class of 2018, from Lehighton Skylar Eidem, class of 2017, from Lehighton Stacey Kerschner, class of 2016, from Lehighton Rowan Laitila, class of 2016, from Lehighton Caroline Leiby, class of 2016, from Lehighton Peter Petrack, class of 2015, from Lehighton Michelle Rickert, class of 2015, from Lehighton Jonathan Strauss, class of 2015, from Lehighton

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Kayla Troutman, class of 2017, from Lehighton Cassandra Berger, class of 2016, from Palmerton Holly Hinkle, class of 2018, from Palmerton Kyla Rodrigues, class of 2016, from Palmerton Emily Bevans, class of 2018, from Slatington Morgan Farber, class of 2016, from Slatington Tiffany Hamm, class of 2015, from Slatington Aaron Hofmann, class of 2018, from Slatington Shannon Strohl, class of 2015, from Walnutport Students who carry three or more course units during a fall or spring term and attain a QPA for the term of 3.50 or higher are placed on the Dean’s Honor List.

Moravian College is a private, coeducational, selective liberal arts college located in Bethlehem. Tracing its founding to 1742, it is recognized as America's sixth-oldest college.

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Touch of Dutch Submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL 1 Matz, 1962 Die Bertha Rehrig vun Slatington hot uns do Sache gschickt, as mer glaawe, as ihr gleiche deet zu heere. Die Bertha saagt sie hedde als gsaagt, „Wann mer en Hundzaah nemme deet vun re Sau, un en Bendle draabinne un me Kind um der Hals henke, dann deet’s net grank warre wann‘s Zeh grickt.“ ... Ihr kennt’s glaawe adder net.

Wann ihr’s browiere wott, sell iss uff zu eich. Wie viel Leit saage, „Wann’s nix batt, schatt’s aa nix.“ Mer henn grosse Barichde fer all die Leit, as Reedie-os hen, un ich denk es sin net viel Leit, as ken Reedie-o hen heidesdaags. Es waar en Zeit, wo ardlich Reedie-o Programs iwwer die Luft kumme sin in PA Deitsch. Es scheint es iss awwer nau en Zeit kumme, wo alles zu nix gange iss un mer heert ganz wennich Deitsch uff em Reedie-o, weil so Leit, wie der Pumpernickle Bill, Die Wunnernaus, Der Assebe, un noch annere die Welt verlosse hen misse.

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Daer Program watt gewwe bei Gleeder vun Fereinichde PA Deitsch Fulk. Des iss en Gsellschaft uffgmacht vun PA Deitsche vun drei Kaundis - Berks, Lehigh, un Northampton. Die Absicht vun daerre Gsellschaft iss fer die alde Sache un’s Folklewe vun unsere Deitsche Voreldre errinere, nunnerschriwwe, un die Deitsch Schprooch am Halde vun vergesse geh.

Daer Program watt meeglich gemacht bei zwee PA Deitsche Brieder beim Naame, William un George Peters, vun Lenhartsville. Sie bezalle es Bill fer daer Program uff die Luft duh. Die neegscht Woch saage mer meh vun ihne. Geschder waar mer bei ihne un der Bill hot uns darrich en ganzer Butcher Schopp genumme. Des waar ebbes fer unser Aage uffmache. Des iss net yuscht ebbes waert fer sehne, awwer geht mol un kaaft bissel vun ihrem Fleesch un Wascht. Der Versuch iss genunk fer eenich ebber dart niwwerfaahre mache. Un so hendich wie’s iss fer en Sau gschlacht griege fer in der Freezer duh.

Die Gleeder vun der Fereinichte Fulk sin en latt Programs am reddi griege, as viel gschpass drin iss, awwer aa viel Sache as diefer Arnscht hen. Mir selvert hoch ei alle Woch fer die annere Gleeder zammehettze vun Woch zu Woch. Vergesst net der neegscht Sunndaag – WKAP, am ee Uhr. -Florence Baver March 1, 1962 Bertha Rehrig from Slatington send us things here that we believe you would like to hear.

Bertha says that it was always said, “If we take a canine tooth from a sow and tie a string around it and hang it around a child’s neck, then he will not become sick when teething.” … You can believe it or not. If you want to try it, it’s up to you. Like many people say, “If it doesn’t help, it also doesn’t harm.” [No harm in trying.]

We have important news for all the people that have radios, and I think that there are not many people that do not have radios these days.

There was a time when many radio programs came over the air in PA Dutch. It appears now the time has come where it died out and we hear very little Dutch on the air, because such people like Pumpernickel Bill [William Troxell], the ‘Inquisitive Person’ [from Robesonia, Berks County: G. Gilbert Snyder], Asseba [enacted by Professor Harry H. Reichard], and still others needed to depart this world.

I can tell you that there now will be, however, a PA Dutch program on station, WKAP, next Sunday and every Sunday from now on at 1 O’clock.

This program will be presented by members of the Fereinichte PA Deitsch Fulk. This is an organization comprised of PA Dutch people from Continued on Page 39

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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 38 three counties, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

The purpose of this organization is to remember the older traditions and folk life of our Dutch ancestors, to record them and to keep the Dialect from being forgotten.

This program is made possible by two PA Dutch brother named William and George Peters from Lenhartsville. They pay the bill to put this program on the air. The next week we will say more about them. Yesterday we were by them and Bill gave us a complete tour of their butcher shop.

That was something very enlightening for us. This is not just something worth seeing, but go and buy some of their meat and sausage. The taste [of the meats] is enough to make anybody drive over there. And it is so handy to get a pig butchered to put in the freezer.

The members of the Fereinichte Fulk are getting a lot of programs ready that have much humor in them, but also some things that have deep seriousness to them. We ourselves will stay home every week [to hear] the other members go at it weekly. Don’t forget next Sunday – WKAP at 1 O’clock.

[That Dutch program only lasted a short time

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on WKAP, perhaps just for a year or so according to the recollection of Alan Raber, who was the program director at the station in that time period.

There was a concern over the audio quality of that group’s tapes which may have been the cause for the loss of sponsorship of the program and its final demise. Florence Baver, herself, at some point also assumed responsibility for delivering those tapes to the station.]

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Top Five TV Power Couples “Power couple” is a phrase thrown around rather often these days, particularly in pop culture. You’ve probably heard it applied to Brad and Angelina (accurately). Barack and Michelle (obviously). Kim and Kanye (painfully). It assigns a higher status to two influential people who are romantically linked―while giving them an impossibly annoying nickname―and using their combined prestige to make a difference, or, in Kimye’s case, make headlines. I don’t think it can apply to just anyone though. When I think of power couples, I envision those with actual power. It’s a little easier to pinpoint them within entertainment and they run especially rampant in television. So I’ve compiled a short list of my favorite characters whom I believe perfectly encapsulate the notion of the power couple.

1. Rick & Michonne The Walking Dead

Romance is rare in the zombie apocalypse, so it’s pretty refreshing when a new coupling makes their first move. Richonne just seemed like something all of Tumblr was screaming for but might not ever happen (like Caryl, though I’m still gunning for that one), but now it’s

actually real. At the end of episode 6.10 “The Next World,” Rick and Michonne are chatting about their day “honey, I’m home” style and some impulsive hand-holding quickly leads to other things. The next day, Rick tells Carl “this is different.” And it feels different.

Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira both said in interviews that living in Alexandria and being in a place where they finally feel confident in their safety and their ability to survive has led them to remember that there’s more to life than stabbing, shooting, and slicing walkers on the reg. They’ve recognized something in each other that makes sense and it’s an organic acknowledgement of feelings that perhaps they just didn’t have time to accept before. It was a great moment and now that they’re official, it puts them at the top of my list. Nobody screams “power couple” more than the ringleader and the samurai―the couple that slays together stays together.

2. Angel & Buffy Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel

Buffy is the very definition of power. She’s the Chosen One, born to stand alone against the forces of darkness. When she meets and falls in love with vampire Angel (how poetic), the two are so closely matched that they almost kill each other on more than occasion throughout the series. Over the span of seven seasons, Buffy struggles with her supernatural calling: Is a slayer anything more than just a killer?

How can death have a positive impact on the world? Meanwhile, Angel grapples with his past as a murderous creature of the night, cursed with a soul to feel remorse and spends his time with Buffy (and beyond, in his own spin-off show), seeking redemption. Both are deeply conflicted characters, made all the more sympathetic (and dangerous) by their unwavering love for each other.

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3. Luke & Lorelai Gilmore Girls

In the big sea, these two barely make waves―but in their small puddle of Stars Hollow, the entrepreneurial business owners are beloved enough that their on-againoff-again relationship always had a ripple effect on their neighbors. Everyone wanted to know the details, the town was divided after their first break-up, and I’m sure there was a mini-celebration following their series finale reunion that viewers missed out on. It’s immensely satisfying to watch two incredibly independent people realize that they don’t always want to go it alone―they need someone to lean on, someone to turn to, someone to be vulnerable with. Luke and Lorelai were a perfect match, not only because of their respected status within their very small town, but because they were better together. They supported each other. Now that a revival is in the works, I’m anxious to see how far they’ve come after their relationship culminated in a resounding ON-again nine years ago.

4. Derek & Meredith Grey’s Anatomy

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When the premier neurosurgeon in the country started a fling with his star intern, viewers weren’t sure what to expect. Would their one night stand remain just that? As one of the longest running medical dramas in TV history, Grey’s watchers have had their hearts stomped on time and again, mostly while watching MerDer fight through crisis after catastrophe at the hands of Shonda Rhimes.

The eventually married couple appeared to finally be approaching some semblance of happiness when Derek lost his life in one of the most brutal episodes of the show to date. But before that event, which I choose to ignore completely, the two ruled Seattle-GraceMercy-West/Death-Grey-Sloan-Memorial (how many different names will it have by the time the show ends?) with a couple of iron fists throughout medical marvels, a stint as Chief of Surgery, even part ownership. They were THE couple of the show. And now their love is dead. Thanks, Shonda.

5. Frank & Claire House of Cards

I only juuuust started watching this, so I’m barely a handful of episodes into season two but it’s made abundantly clear early on that these are people to watch closely. Frank will stop at nothing, apparently not even murder, to climb to the top of the political hierarchy and Claire is ruthless in her own right. I’m certainly intrigued to see just how far they go to achieve the presidency and what will happen once they do. Something tells me they won’t be using that power for good.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE For sale by owner "as is" 3 bed, 1 bath, single home in Walnutport with garage. Asking $125,000. Call 484-330-0434 for more info. (4/21)

EVENTS “Catch Me If You Can” at the Rainbow Theater in Lancaster, Wednesday, May 25. Leaves Cherryville 8 a.m., Redner’s Northampton 8:30 a.m. Dinner and show. 6 p.m. home. Call Audrey at 610-264-1994. Tickets are $71. (3/17) Ham and Dandelion Dinner, Emmanuel UCC, Hamilton Street in Bowmanstown, Saturday, March 19 from 3 to 7 p.m., snow date Sunday, March 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. Menu: Ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, dandelion with homemade bacon dressing, gravy, homemade bread and desserts. Cost is $11 per person, $5 for ages 5-10, under 5 free. Homemade candy will also be available for sale. For more information, call 610-852-2707. (3/17) Penny Party, Saturday, April 2 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington. Doors open at 12 p.m., activities start at 1.

Bring your $$$ to win numerous prizes. A wide selection of auction items will be available.

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Spring Bazaar, hosted by Suburban North YMCA, Catasauqua, Saturday, March 19, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Flea market, craft fair, egg hunt for ages 6 and under, tricky tray auction, and food will be available. Tables are available to rent: $10/6 ft. table or $15/8 ft. table. The Egg Hunt is free but registration is required. Call the Y Welcome Center at 610-264-5221. (3/17) Spring Bazaar—Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ UCC Little Moore, 913 S. Mink Rd. in Danielsville.

Homemade Easter candy, handmade crafts, white elephant, baked goods, and more.

Kitchen will be open. Free goody bag to the first 15 adults and 5 children. (3/17) Austreibung’s Fest: April 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Germansville Fire Hall. Hot meal includes Karl Ehmer wursts and bottomless beverages.

Entertainment provided by the Walt Groller Band. Door prizes.

Only $25 per person. For more info and tickets, call 610-7676981 or 610-799-3561. (4/7)

FOR SALE Easter Treats: Cheesecake $12, pumpkin roll $11, kiffles and nut tossies $4.25/dozen, eggs: peanut rolled, peanut butter, peanut rolled peanut butter, butter creme, coconut creme, molasses coconut $6.50/lb or $3.25/half lb. Cookie dough bites $7/lb. or $3.50/half lb.

Potato candy $6/lb. Vanilla minis $4/lb. or $2/half lb. Chocolate pops, cake pops, or clear toy pops $6/dozen. Chocolate covered pretzels $2. Berlinsville area. Call 610-392-1843 to order.

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HELP WANTED $15 per hour telephone work. No cold-calling. Paid training. FT/PT hourly + commission. FT benefits include vacation, sick time, paid holidays, profit sharing, and medical plan. EOE. Call Jo at 610-2669068. (3/17) Freelance Writers Needed: Do you have an interest in local government and community news? We are looking for freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and news in Nazareth and Northampton for a weekly newspaper. A journalism background and working knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Please send your resume and writing sample to resume@ idpcreative.com.

Home Health Care Aide needed for handicapped female in Slatington. Must be familiar with Manual Hoyer Lift, have clean driving record, and have Nursing Aide experience. Personal hygiene, doctor appointments, housekeeping, and assistance with medications and meals. Tuesday and Thursdays (8 hrs/day), Wednesday and Friday (split morning and late afternoon hours), every other weekend (split morning and late afternoon hours).

Hourly rate of pay. Call 610760-3036. (3/17)

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Allen Township: 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms. Large rec. room w/ fireplace. 2 car garage, nice patio and deck. Available now.

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(12/15) 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 610262-8050 for details. (6/2) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (4/7)

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Quakertown Farmers Market St. Patty's/Easter Celebrations Submitted by JACKIE VANDEGRIFT The Easter Bunny will be available for photos at the Farmers Market on March 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26 at the Bunny Booth located in Department # 3 5 3 A .

The Easter Bunny is asking the children who visit him to please donate a canned vegetable or canned fruit. The Easter Bunny promises to load up his Easter Basket full of donations before he leaves Quakertown to prepare for Easter and hop on over to the Quakertown Food Pantry and drop off all donations to help our needy neighbors have an eggsceptional Easter.

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The 41st Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held the weekend before Easter on Saturday, March 19 and will begin promptly at 1 p.m. Over the years, the Quakertown Farmers Market's Annual Egg Hunt has become a well-loved family fun tradition and is attended by thousands. Participants big and small are reminded to arrive early and to bring a basket.

The Easter Bunny and the Quakertown Farmers Market have prepared more than 1,000 prize eggs and more than 14,000 candy-filled eggs this year in anticipation of the eager participants. The Hunt Area is located next to the North Entrance and Directional Signs will be posted the day of the event. Age categories include 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and a Special Needs hunt area. Through the continued generosity of the Quakertown Farmers Market, all Hunt Participants also receive a free participation gift for simply taking part in the Hunt Event. Rain date for this year’s Eggstravaganza is Sunday, March 20 at 1 p.m. Quakertown Farmers Market invites everyone to hippity-hop over to the market to stock up and save for the holiday. We will be open an extra day on Thursday, March 24 from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. for your holiday shopping convenience. Our butchers have the freshest meats and choice hams as well as farm fresh produce, baked goods, decorations, Easter flowers and, of course, a huge selection of Easter candies.

As a reminder, the Quakertown Farmers Market will be closed on Easter Sunday, March 27, however, the Outdoor Flea Market will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. This year, the Flea Market will also be open on Thursday, March 24 and Flea Market Space will be buy one get one free.

Quakertown Farmers Market wishes everyone a healthy and happy Easter!

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2nd Annual Officers Down 5K And Community Day In Lehighton

Submitted by TJ BURKE The Officers Down 5K is an annual event representing and celebrating officers who serve us daily and those who have fallen protecting our communities. The local event will keep funds locally and donate directly back to the Lehighton Police Department, Bethlehem FOP Lodge #20, and HOWL (Hounds On Working Leashes).

TJ Burke, Founder & Events Director, started his law enforcement career in 2009 and founded the Officers Down 5K in 2011. Burke wanted to bring the community together on “just a day” to support those in blue rather than wait until an officer was killed in the line of duty.

A community day has been added to the 2nd annual event with lunch provide, live music from The Tavern Dogs Band and DJ Layne Doc, inflatable bouncers, activities, and much more!

Local event manager, Nikki Nothstein, said, “I wanted to bring this event to the area and it is quite personal on many levels. My husband is a local full time police officer and he participates in a ride to benefit fallen officers yearly, which terminates in Washington DC during National

Police Week. It's great to participate in and witness. It's the only event I know of and it’s a quite a distance from our area. With that being said, I thought it would be nice to have something locally and not only to honor the memory of our officers, but to also show appreciation and support. They have unappreciated jobs and it would be nice to show them we support them. In addition, they get to participate in something with their families, meet other police families, and the public can see them for the people they are.”

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Estimates for demolition or clean outs also available.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine..............................52 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................39 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 April Spring Fling Craft & Vendor Show.........................8 B. Biechy Construction..................37 Balch’s...............................................15 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................38 Bechtel’s Pharmacy....................3, 17 Becker Homes.................................48 Bethany Wesleyan..............................33 Blue Mountain Construction..........49 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............45 Blue Mountain Resort.....................8 Campton Funeral...........................19 Carbon Builders..............................15 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................46 Cindy’s Deli.....................................29 Citizen’s Fire Co. (Slatedale)........11 Clean Sweep........................ 24, 36, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................27 Crystal Vision..................................17 David Hess Concrete.....................49 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...18 Dumpsters.......................................47 Everett Chiropractic.......................11 Family Practice................................18 Frey & Co.........................................29 Friedens Bingo................................14 Gabby’s Lawn Care........................48 GD Shupp........................................49 George Bensing Funeral Home...39 GLNCC.............................................14 Great Metal Recycling...................12 Heidel Hollow...................................6 Home Helpers...........................22, 52 Hope Lutheran................................29 Horses & Horizons.........................23 Ice Cream Lab...................................7 Indian Creek....................................15 Jack Follweiler’s..............................48 Jim’s Barber Shop...........................37 Josie’s Loch of Hair...........................4 Kornfiend’s Market..........................5 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Township Spring Leaf Collection................................29 Lehigh Valley Spinal.......................18 Lincoln Manor................................28 Lisa A. Gardner...............................12 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................28 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................39 Mint Home Improvement............36 Myster Tree & Shrub Service.......49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage.....................................2 Neffs National Bank...................7, 21 Newhard Pharmacy.......................16 Northern Lehigh Bingo.................20 Northern Lehigh Clothing Swap & Basket Raffle............24

Off the Wall.....................................45 Pastor Lundmark............................32 Phil Long Construction.................48 Pond View Manor...........................16 Precision Armaments....................22 Richard B. Ryon .............................22 Rita’s.................................................25 Ron’s Handyman............................48 Roosevelt Democratic Club..........20 Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance..........20 Schnecksville Fire...........................14 Silfies Fuel........................................48 Sillettco Fence.................................49 Spring Vendor/Craft Show...........45 St. John’s Lutheran.........................31 St. Paul’s UCC.................................31

St. Peter’s UCC..........................32, 33 Steckel & Stopp........................10, 13 Stress Relief Center.......................19 Sule’s Collision Center..................47 Susan C. Schneck...........................45 Susie’s Shady Nook..........................4 Swanson’s Lawn Care....................48 TJ Uhnak..........................................49 Tom Sidor CPA................................21 Union Lutheran Spaghetti Dinner........................................36 Veterans Discount Oil....................42 Vigilant Fire Co...........................3, 21 W. Neff Auto....................................46 Walnutport Family Eye Care........18

Good Eye answer: Sprinkles ---------------------Last issue’s Sudoko answers and March 3 winner: Marietta Love

Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Austin Bolton of Palmerton.

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