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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | March 1, 2012

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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | March 1, 2012

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AMEY’S GARAGE, INC.

4228 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA 610-767-5202 ameysgarage@rcn.com

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• Adjust tire pressure.

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‘02 Hyundai Elantra 4 Cyl., Auto, 4 Dr. $3695

’06 VW Passat 2.0T, Auto, Leather $7295

‘04 VW Touareg V8, Auto, AWD, Nav. $11,995

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From The Editor’s Desk.

It’s hard to believe it’s March already! With the mild temperatures, it seems like we barely had a winter at all.

Hey, I’m not complaining though. We have lots of exciting things happening here at the Gazette this spring; the biggest being the Carbon County Home, Garden and Business Expo in Jim Thorpe on April 28 & 29 (check out the ad on page 46).

We’re growing in Carbon County and reaching more readers, which is great for local businesses and allows us to bring you even more local news and events. We hope you all can make it out to the Expo and say hello. It’s really a great event for businesses and consumers.

We also have our Best Restaurant poll up and running and are already seeing a big response.

If you’re a foodie or just enjoy grabbing a bite at one of our many great local establishments please show your support and either mail in the coupon to enter the gift certificate drawing or friend us on Facebook and vote online.

In this issue we have continuing sports coverage from our writer Tyler Trumbauer who has also become a regular contributor on our Facebook wall keeping everyone updated on sports happenings.

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Joe Korba

Just another reason to add us as a friend! I hope everyone enjoys this issue and as always please call or e-mail with any feedback.

On our Cover; Spring turtles at Lehigh Canal. Photo

by James Benetzky, Northampton.

HELP WANTED POOL/PARK MANAGER BOROUGH OF NAZARETH

The Borough of Nazareth is seeking a Pool/Park Manager for the 2012 Summer Season. Applicants should have management experience, availability from mid-May till early September and possess basic business knowledge. Red Cross Lifesaving, CPR and First Aid and/or pool management credentials are a plus.

The successful candidate may be required to attend a 2-day instructional seminar. The position is seasonal and employment for 2012 ends by September 10 and offers a competitive salary.

Interested candidates can submit a letter of interest and resume at the Nazareth Borough Municipal Bulding, 134 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am till 4:30 pm or candidates can send their documents to that address. Deadline for applications is February 5, 2012.

Cynthia Werner Chairperson, Economic Development The Borough of Nazareth

10 and Up

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We Salute You!

Congratulations Lehigh Elem. and Mrs. Lisa Jones

Lehigh Elementary's PTA asked Mrs. Lisa Jones to enter the DelMonte "Teacher Monday Contest" which she was awarded a $1000 grant for her school. She had to write an essay on how to incorporate healthy eating into her classroom and have parents/staff vote for her entry. Mrs. Jones was awarded $250 worth of gift certificates to purchase fresh fruit for her classroom and $750 to purchase fresh fruit for all the students and teachers.

Brian Stepp - 27 on Feb 25th Mitchell Carl - 6 on March 2nd

SLATINGTON BEVERAGE INC. Serving the Slatington Area Since 1934 Check Out Our Everyday Prices!

•Labatts 28 pk. bottles •Becks bottles $ 23.02 Plus Tax $28.58 Plus Tax •St. Pauli Girl bottles •All Smirnoff Flavors $24.38 Plus Tax $27.12 Plus Tax •Stella Artois bottles •All Mike’s Flavors $30.89 Plus Tax $29.15 Plus Tax •Moosehead bottles •Bud Lt. Lime bottles $22.08 Plus Tax $22.59 Plus Tax •New Bud Light Platinum bottles We Offer Local $22.59 Plus Tax me Delivery Ho

*We Now Carry Flying Dog, Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn Lager, Philadelphia Brewing, Bells Two Hearted Ale *Pepsi 2 Liter bottles 2 @ $3.00 *All Cigarettes Now Sold at State Minimum Open Mon., Tues., Wed 9am-8pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9am-9pm Sunday 11am-5pm Galio’s Groceries and Deli ALL PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY GAMES 43 S. Walnut Street • Slatington Phone 610-767-2092

Army Spec. Stephen G. Gee has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Gee is the son of Elizabeth and George Gee of Adams Lane, Bath and is a 2006 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School, Northampton. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from Pennsylvania State University, University Park.

Cedar Crest College Deans List

Morgan Keschl has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2011 semester at Cedar Crest College. This is the fifth consecutive semester that Morgan has achieved this honor. She is majoring in Communications. Morgan is the daughter of Louis and Sue Keschl of Moore Township, her grandparents are Roy and Alma Hoch of Cherryville and the late Mary Keschl of Northampton.

4685 Lehigh Drive (Rte 248), Walnutport, PA 18088-9574 Telephone 610-767-9600 • Fax 610-767-9612 Email: AskUs@TownandCountryGazette.com www.TownandCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul & Lisa Prass, Publishers Alice Wanamaker, Associate Publisher, Newspapers Joe Korba, Publishing Assistant Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager Tony Pisco, Art Director Emily Graf, Elaine Leer, Alyse Moyer, Melissa Rose, Quynh Vo, Graphic Designers Tyler Trumbauer, Editorial Intern Dave Heffner, Monroe Balliet, Drivers The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published twice a month, on the first & third Wednesday/Thursday combinations.

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Chinese Auction 30 Prizes all valued at $25 or more

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BAKE SALE, FOO D & REFRESHMENTS

Over $2,500 in prizes: Including these

•Wrought Iron Organizational Unit w/ Shelves •Wrought Iron Pie Rack with Plates and Covers •Woven “Horizon of Hope” Pink Baking dish w/ cover and expandable trivet

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Doors Open at 5pm Bingo Starts @ 6pm Place: Mahoning Valley Ambulance Building 902 Mill Rd., Lehighton, PA 18235

Benefits Carbon Builders Scholarship Fund

For Tickets Call: 610-379-1099 or 610-377-2076

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Social Page

Happy 90th!

Gladys Bensing turned 90 years old on February 19, 2012. She was married to William W. Bensing who passed away on January 1, 1994. Gladys has two daughters, Joanne Hugo of Bath and Lora Wyman of Steamboat Springs, CO, one son, William H. Bensing, Sr. who passed away Dec. 2011, and a daughter-in-law, Sandra of Nazareth.

Gladys also has five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

Gladys' secret to longevity is hard work. She worked in the garment industry for many years.

She's a member of the Salem UCC in Moorestown and is still independent at home.

50th Anniversary

William and Jean Ahner of Slatington are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Both originally from Ashfield, PA they were married March 10, 1962 at Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church in Lehighton. Jean is retired from Sears in Whitehall and Bill is retired from Bethlehem Steel. They have three daughters: Holly, wife of Tom Poore of of Arizona, Chrysse, wife of Marc Eden of North Carolina, and Karol, wife of Gene Keeney of Slatington. They were blessed with one grandson, Matthew Stevens and his fiance Nicole Kohler of Slatington. Best wishes to Bill and Jean!

Engagement

Rickie and Jacqueline Kostenbader, of Danielsville, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Irene Kostenbader, to Richard George Grube, son of Charles and Tammy Grube, of Bath. The engagement occurred on New Years Eve as the ball dropped. Shirley graduated from Northampton High School in 2005. Richard graduated from Northampton High School in 2008. He is currently employed by Jack Williams Tire Company. The couple are planning a May 2013 wedding.

Slatington Crime Tipster Hotline

The Slatington Crime Watch is pleased to announce the introduction of the crime tipster hotline, 610-462-0467. All calls are confidential and the hotline is open 24 hours a day.

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Protecting Yourself Year-Round: Why Spring Sports Safety is a Must!

As winter turns into spring and temperatures increase, so does the amount of time that children spend outdoors playing spring sports. This means that the number of injuries to children can also increase.

Each year, more than 30 million children participate in sports in the United States and more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and under are treated for sports injuries. While collision and contact sports are associated with higher rates of injury, injuries from individual sports tend to be more severe.

In team sports, most injuries - 62 percent - occur during practices, not games. "The most common types of sport-related injuries in children are sprains (mostly ankle), muscle strains, bone or growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and heat-related illness."

"When we think of sports injuries, we tend to think of dramatic tackles or falls - such as the plays you often see on highlight reels, but young athletes are also at risk of injuries," says Rene Hopkins, Coordinator of Safe Kids East Central. "If your coach recommends certain types of warmups, it's not just to make you a better athlete - it will help keep you from getting hurt."

Safe Kids East Central recommends these precautions for all children playing or practicing any

individual or team sport: Before signing up for a sport, get a general physical exam.

Always wear appropriate protective gear for the activity - for practice as well as games - and make sure it's the right size and properly adjusted.

Always do your warm-ups and cool-downs. If it's important before and after a game, it's important before and after practice too.

Make sure responsible adults know and enforce the safety rules of the sport, are present to provide supervision, and are trained in first aid and CPR. Never "play through" an injury. Get immediate help from a coach or trainer and be sure to mention everything that hurts or aches. All coaches should have a plan for dealing with emergencies.

If you're playing outside, wear SPF 15 or higher sunscreen.

Follow the rules. In most sports, the rules are based not only on sportsmanship, but safety.

Last but not least: "Stay hydrated," says Hopkins.

"Drink plenty of water or electrolyte sports drinks before and during the activity, and rest frequently during hot weather. A child can lose up to a quart of sweat during two hours of exercise, and kids get overheated more quickly than adults and cannot cool down as easily."

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By Janet Tharpe

Civil War – Eckert

Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons

By Janet Tharpe

Chocolate Cake with Irish Twist for St. Patty’s Day “I dusted it with confectioner’s sugar and inverted it, just to be a little different.”

Linda Isaacs Rhinebeck, NY (Pop.9,960)

Linda Isaacs

The Slatington Public Library will host a presentation by Donald Eckhart entitled “Diverse and Sundry Insights to the Civil War.” Mr. Eckhart is the First Sergeant of Co. A. 72nd Pa Vol. Inf., otherwise known as “Baxters Zouaves”, in the North-South Skirmish Association (8 man team competitive target shooting with authentic Civil War Weapons.)

The Presentation will take place on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:00 pm. at the Slatington Public Library, 650 Main St. Slatington.

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f you are a chocolate lover like me, then you simply must try Linda Isaacs’ Guinness Chocolate Cake! As you will likely guess, I’d never paired beer with chocolate cake before, so I didn’t know what to expect when I tried this recipe. To my surprise, the Guinness really enhanced the flavor of the chocolate, giving the cake an unexpected, pleasant taste.

The sour cream helps to keep the cake moist, making for a wonderfully decadent dessert.

See step-by-step photos of Linda’s Guinness Chocolate Cake and thousands of recipes from other hometown Americans at:

www.justapinch.com/guinnesscake

You’ll also find coupons for the recipe ingredients!

Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”...

- Janet

Guinness Chocolate Cake What You Need

• Pour the Guinness into a large, wide saucepan; add the butter – in spoons or slices 3/4 c sour cream – and heat until the butter’s 1 stk unsalted butter (add 2 tbsp melted. Whisk in the cocoa if you’d like) and sugar.

2 eggs • Beat the sour cream with the eggs and vanilla, then pour 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract into the pan; whisk in the 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa flour and baking soda.

2 c all purpose flour • Pour the cake batter into the greased and lined pan and 3 c confectioner’s sugar bake for 45 minutes to an hour.

2 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 c Guinness draft beer

Directions • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and line a 9 inch springform pan.

• When finished baking, leave the cake to cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.

• Slice and enjoy!

Submitted by: Linda Isaacs, Rhinebeck, NY

www.justapinch.com/guinnesscake

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Indianland Garden Club The Indianland Garden Club will begin their new season and their 58th year on Tuesday, March 13, at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

Members are looking forward to spring and flowering bulbs. Suzanne Allen will speak about "pollinators."

The doors will open at 6 p.m. There will be refreshments from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m., with the program beginning at approximately 7 p.m. After a short break, a business meeting will be held.

Garden Club meetings are held from March to December and members may bring specimens and plants to the monthly meetings for judging.

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helpful hints with each other. Throughout the year, there are interesting programs and activities.

New members and visitors (men and ladies) are welcome. For more information, call 610-767-8420.

Heel Pain Talk at Blue Mt. Health System

Blue Mountain Health System will offer a talk on Heel Pain on Tues., March 13, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bowmanstown Medical Plaza at 204 Bank St., Bowmanstown. Meeta Pancholi, DPM, FACFAS, CWS will discuss the causes of foot problems and how they can be treated. Please register at 610377-7070.

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Live Music Every Fri. & Sat.

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Monday - Comedy Open Mic Night

Tuesday - Pub Trivia Wednesday - Karaoke Thursday - Karaoke Friday - First Friday Funnies

March 17

St. Patty’s Day Finnegan’s Wake

Pub style food Featuring 22 Different style wings 10 Flat Screen T.V.’s 15 Different Draft Beers Smoke-Free dining Monday - $1.50 Coors Banquet Drafts Tuesday - $3 Blue Moon & B.M. Seasonal Pints $5 Milltinis

Wednesday - $2.50 Labatt Blue Drafts 1/2 price Wings

Thursday - $7 Coors Light Pitchers Friday - $3 Samuel Adams Pints

First Friday Funnies – every Month

5 CoMedians For $5 $5.00 Off food purchase of $25 or more Expires March 31, 2012

*excludes alcohol

C lip Entire Ad to Redeem

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Middle School honor roll for the Second marking period of the 2011-2012 school year as announced by Mrs. Jill Chamberlain, Principal, is as follows: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 95% or above AND all individual course averages of 90% or above.

8th Grade: Erika Algard, Rebecca Blocker, Thomas Dooley, Gavin Kemery, Beth Kern, Meghan Miller-Brown, Israel Moore, Abigail Obenski, Alexis Papay, Zachary Rex,

Jacob Sipos, Phoebe Thomasco 7th Grade Ashton Bevans, Meghan Handwerk, Sara Hunsicker, Karlyna Kemery, Jennifer Knerr, Shelby Kreglow, Monica Mankos, Darby Pender, Elline Santos, Andrea Snyder, Ashley Wilk HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 85% or above AND all individual courses averages of 70% or above.

8th Grade: Jose Avila, Race Barry, Devin Becker, Kassandra Beller, Kayla Belles, Madison

Spring Fling

Special Bingo Game Saturday, March 3, 2012 Package Deals - $15-Boards $20, $25, & $30 Paper Packages Pay out: ALL Regular Games - $75.00 ALL Novelty Games - $50.00 Jr. Jackpot - $500.00 Coverall Jackpot - $1,200.00 Coverall

Diamond Fire Co. 110 Main St., Walnutport 610-767-8476

Bellesfield, Amanna Bradley, Samantha Brown, Ethan Caldwell, Chad Cederberg, Gage Christ, Emily Clements, Alyssa Crespo, Parker Dawe, Alyzabyth DeLong, Rebecca Evans, Noah Freudenberger, Veronica Green, Tyler Gruber, Noah Hankee, Sage Hargreaves, Taylor Herman, Abigail Hillegas, Travis Hoffman, Jarett Honea, Shane Hoppes, Nicole Jacoby, Justin Johannsmeier, Cameron Kates, Brett Kern, Alyssa Lewis, Jordan Long, Brian Lutz, Cheyenne Mazzocca, Randi McRae, Evan Meixsell, Alexis Merkle, Zachary Moore-Ohlson, Hasan Mujovic, Ashley Mulcahy, Daniel Patterson, Lindsay Repnyek, Matthew Romig, Nicholas Roth, Cheyenne Schaffer, Crystal Schaller, Brandon Smith, Cheyenne Smith, Caylee Stermer, Nicholas Uebele, Chelsea Vermeulen, Kasey Wayda, Holly Yoder, Conrad Young, Cassie Zaleski

7th Grade: Daniel Ahner, Ashley Anderson, Courtney Arce, Rebecca Barley, Cody Becker, Dylan Berger, Michael Berger, Everette Bevans, David Custer, Wyatt Delans, Joseph Egan, Jessica Evans, Ryan Farber, Tanner Filchner, Danielle Fleming, Mason Gossy, Hunter Hanzarik, Annabel Hillegas, Ryan Hoffer, Breanna Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Katelyn Hughes, Robert Kibler, Maddie Ligenza, Gaige Miller, Nicholas Miller, Zachary Motter, Abril Murillo, Samantha Olewine, Emily Rex, Tyler Roth, Robert Schaeffer, Skye Schaffer, Jeremy Schmick, Kiera Shellhammer, Tyler Smith, Nicholas Sodl, Haley Stragratanio, Star Stragratanio, Tiffany Yesik

“LT Country Garden” 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, PA

610-767-8600

www.ltcountrygarden.com

Scheduling: WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, SHOWERS, PARTIES, or ANY SPECIAL EVENT!!

“Let Us Customize Your Special Day”

Come Tour Our Banquet Facility Lehigh Township Vol. Fire Co. All-You-Can-Eat Buffets DinnEr MAr. 2 BrEAkFAsT MAr. 18 4-8 pm

8 am-12 noon

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Vegetarian TasteFest

Vegetarian TasteFest will be held on March 25, 2012 at the Walnutport Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Come taste delicious vegetarian and non dairy entrees, desserts, soups, appetizers etc. and go home with the recipes to try yourself.

Register for the 1:00 or 2:15 seating by calling 610-767-0319.There is a $5.00 charge per person.

Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot.

You will receive a tray with two ounce samples of 15-20 different dishes and a recipe booklet containing instructions for each sample.

Comedy Night

The Citizens Fire Co. #1, Inc will be hosting a comedy night on Saturday, March 3. There will be three comics, a hot buffet, and a DJ for dancing.

BYOB and setups will be provided. Beer and soda will be provided along with chips and pretzels.

Doors will open at 5 pm, and the comedy will start at 7 pm. Remember to stay for the dancing.

For tickets and more information, call Brenda at 610-767-1052, Michelle at 610-760-9652 or Davey at 610-767-2371. Proceeds benefit the fire company.

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Abigail Kercsmar - 5 on March 2nd

BASKET BINGO Sponsored by Helping Hooves Equine Rescue Inc.

Sunday March 4, 2012 Friedens Fire Company 2:00 pm Doors open at Noon

Food, Chinese auction, Door prizes Helping Hooves items

BASKETS ARE FILLED!!

$20.00 per ticket

3 cards for 20 Games Additional cars - $1.00 each 5 specials games - $7.00 Tickets available at the door or In advance by calling Donna 484-357-2821

Burgers California Cheese Burger

5.5oz patty topped with American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, & Pickles on a crustini roll $4.75

4622 Lehigh Drive Walnutport Cheese Steaks

Salads

Wraps

Classic Philly Cheesesteak

Chicken Caesar Salad

Bacon Ranch Wrap

Crispy or grilled chicken, Super thin sliced sirloin steak crisp green leaf lettuce, homemade croutons and fresh chopped on the grill, with slow cooked onions, American shaved parmesan cheese, cheese, and our special recipe tossed in our Caesar dressing $5.25 cheese sauce.

8” Roll $4.75

Crispy or grilled chicken, smoked bacon, buttermilk ranch dressing, red onions, tomatoes, and lettuce $5.95

Cheesesteak Special!

Smoke House BBQ

5.5oz burger topped with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, thick cut battered onion rings and BBQ sauce $4.95

Hot Mess

5.5oz burger topped with Cheddar & American cheese, Blue Cheese dressing, Jalapeños, Banana peppers pickles, red onions, and bacon topped off with lettuce $5.49

Cheese Burger

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Crispy or grilled chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, shaved parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing $5.95

Buy 4 Cheesesteaks, Get 1 Free Chicken Cheesesteak

Crispy or grilled chicken, White meat chicken sliced thin smoked bacon, homemade and chopped on the grill with croutons, tomatoes, red slow cooked onions, American onions topped with our buttermilk ranch dressing. cheese, and our special $5.25 cheese sauce 8” Roll $4.75

Exp. 3/31/12 Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo Chicken Steak White Meat Chicken Steak topped with our special hot sauce and bleu cheese dressing 8” Roll $4.95

Crispy breaded chicken tossed in our buffalo hot sauce on a bed of crisp green leaf lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, homemade croutons and chunky bleu cheese dressing $5.49

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Crispy buffalo chicken tenders, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, & bleu cheese $5.95

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2 Delaware River Dogs Small Fry, Med. Drink $3.99

Juicy Cheese Burger made

American cheese, Please come out and support this worthwhile eventwith mustard, ketchup and pickles

Longaberger® and the other basket and collection names are the property of$3.95 the Longaberger® Company. This fundraiser is in no way connected with, Mushroom Swiss nor is it approved or sponsored by the Longaberger® Company.

Bacon Ranch Salad

5.5oz burger with fresh sautéed mushrooms and onions, topped with Swiss cheese, mayo, & lettuce $5.25

BBQ Cheese Steak

Chicken or Beef steak, BBQ sauce, bacon, & real sharp cheddar 8” Roll $5.25

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap

Crispy or grilled chicken, honey mustard dressing, red onions, tomatoes, lettuce, & cheddar cheese $5.95

Grilled or crispy chicken,

fresh green leaf, tomatoes, red Exp. 3/31/12 onions, and fries croutons topped with our honey mustard dressing $5.25

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What Is It? You may call any of the historical society members if you have any ideas or call Ken at 610767-5989 or Beverly at 610-767-3634 and we will pass it along to our members.

It is displayed at the LT Historical Centre in Pennsville in case you want to see it firsthand. We will be opening in spring on a regular basis or you may make an appointment to visit the historical centre.

NL Community Ctr. Yoga

Members of the Lehigh Township Historical Society would like someone to identify the item pictured which was donated to the society by one of its members. This item has raised the curiosity of many visitors at the historical centre.

The item is a rectangular black metal case measuring 7 1/2" x 3 3/8" x 1 1/4": with a lever to push down and a bracket which can be attached to something. When the lever is pushed down, out springs a red left hand. We have had fun with this gadget and many have conjectured what this object was used for but we would like YOU to let us know your thoughts.

Linda’s

Pat Borker - 79 on Feb. 14th Lucille “Reds” Kuntz - 82 on Feb. 14th

Country Catering Palmerton

APRIL IS AUTISM AWA R E N E S S M O N T H

JOIN US “Team Beltzville” FOR THE ANNUAL AUTISM SPEAKS WALK ON APRIL 21 Participate

Announcing new Yoga class Offered by the NLCC. Classes being Sat. mornings 10-11am on March 17. Future dates include: 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21,4/28,5/5,5/12 Instructor: Sara McFall will host the Yoga at St. John’s Lutheran Church 2nd St. Slatington in the upstairs carpeted Sunday school room. Cost to join the class is $8.00 drop in or punch card system.

You can purchase card the first day of class. Call 610-760-0300 or www.nlcommunitycenter.com for more information

Donate

Sponsor

For more info on Walk Now for Autism Speaks visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org

Puzzle Piece Pins – Donation $1 and up All contributions welcome! *handmade by the students at CLIU*

Call 484-464-5956 to order yours!

SLATINGTON SKEET CLUB offers : hunting , shooting range, fishing and archery to members.

March Events At Skeet Club

March 17 - ‘70s Night -- Music By Dj Rick March 25 - Spring Sportsman Day -Raffle & Block Shoot HAPPY HOUR Mon., Tues., Wed. - 6pm to 8 pm

Catering for Any Occasion

KITCHEN OPEN THURS., & FRI., NIGHTS

Homemade Pierogies made fresh to order

GROVE & CLUB RENTALS AVAILABLE CALL JACKIE AT 610-767-1859

Buffalo Chix • Jalapeno Sauerkraut • Sauerkraut & Potato Kielbasa & Kraut • Cheddar & Bacon Plain (potato, onion & cheese)

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Ciallella & Papay Win GLVADA Competition

Rack em’ Up Pool/ Café Open Under New Management

673 Main St., Slatington New Spring Hours Mon. thru Thurs.

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fri. thru Sun. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

RACK EM’ UP SPECIAL

FRI – SAT – SUN From 6 a.m. to Noon PANCAKE SPECIAL ALL YOU CAN EAT

$3.25

York City on four occasions during the last nine years (2012, ’11, ’06 & ’04).

Filing Fundraiser

The Oplinger-Hower American Legion is holding a filling sale fundraisers. Place orders by calling 610-767-2393 or 610-739-4546. Orders are due by March 24.

Josie Babyak - 79 on March 6th Jessica Yost - 31 on March 7th Andrew George - 7 on March 7th

ROOSEVELT DEMOCRATIC CLUB Danielsville, Lehigh Township, PA

Hall Available For Your Special Occasion • Private Bar And Seating For 200 People • Smoke Free.

Reasonable Prices Six Lanes Of Bowling Available For All Types Of Parties.

Call Joanne @ 610-767-2664 www.dvilledemoclub.org

Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. HAM RAFFLE SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 Doors Open 6:00 pm Dinner Served 7:00 pm (refreshments included & no take out) Raffle Tickets - $1 donation Dinner Platters - $2 donation w/ ticket stub 30 HAMS raffled at 10pm $50 CA$H door prize at 8pm, 9pm, & 10pm (winners must be present for door prize)

SPRING CRAFT FAIR SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 9am – 3pm KITCHEN open for BREAKFAST & LUNCH Over 30 Crafters & Vendors FMI call 610-767-9339 ext. 8 or visit www.lehightownshipfire.com

THE BEST HOAGIES IN SLATINGTON! Special Coming Soon…

4188 Lehigh Dr, Cherryville, PA 18035 (Route 248 & Blue Mountain Dr)

All Proceeds Benefit Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co.

Lehigh Career & Technical Institute students Jonathan Ciallella and Branden Papay won the Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA) Automotive Technology Competition held Saturday (Feb. 18) at Northampton County Community College. Schnecksville-based LCTI placed first out of seven teams representing schools in the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey.

Ciallella is a senior at Parkland High School and Papay is a senior at Northern Lehigh. Both students received scholarships from various postsecondary schools totaling in excess of $30,000. The students are now qualified for the National Automotive Technology Competition, sponsored by the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association, to be held in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center April 9-11.

“We are proud of what these two young men have accomplished in their time at LCTI,” said Automotive Technology instructor Michael Bernadyn, one of three instructors at the program at LCTI, accompanied by Richard Sikora and Gary Nothstein. “We want to wish them the best of luck and success in New York City.”

LCTI now owns back-to-back victories in the GLVADA Automotive Technology Competition and has represented the Lehigh Valley in New

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Off The Shelf

Local History Collection at Northampton Area Public Library

The Northampton Area Public Library has a collection of books and pamphlets concerning Pennsylvania, its cities and towns, churches, families and more. There is something for everyone! There is a collection of Northampton High School yearbooks from 1915 to 2009. The Book of Merit lists Pennsylvania residents who have received the Purple Heart. If you’re a railroad buff you’ll love the books on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Some of you may remember The Pennsylvania Primer from school and will enjoy looking through it and reminiscing. There are also books on Northampton, Bath, and the various townships in the area. All of the items in the Pennsylvania Collection can only be used in the library but we do have many of the same items in our circulating collection. Stop by the library and learn something interesting about the Lehigh Valley and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Cub Scouts Cardboard Box Derby

More than 100 Scouts and family members from Minsi Trails Council will participate in the Cardboard Box Derby held at Blue Mountain Ski Area on March 3, 2012. The Cardboard Box Derby is an annual event held by the Boy Scouts of America during the winter months. Prior to race day, Cub Scouts get together with their den and adult leaders and build a “sled” using nothing more than cardboard, duct tape, glue and string.

Race day awards are presented to Scouts for fastest runs, longest runs, and best design.

National Nutrition Month

Blue Mountain Health System will offer two food and nutrition health fairs in recognition of National Nutrition Month®. A Nutrition Fair at the Palmerton Hospital campus, 135 Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton, will be held on Fri., March 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the ground floor of the hospital. The Gnaden Huetten campus Nutrition Fair, at 211 N. 12th Street in Lehighton, will be held on Wed., March 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the hospital lobby. Door prizes, recipes, snacks and handouts will be available free of charge. No registration is necessary.

PREMIERE DESIGNS JEWELRY For Rich & Jenn Davidson, PAMPERED CHEF to help defray the costs of medical BAKE SALE care relating to Sanconi Anemi

Mary Jane Gunshore - 81 on March 6th

B Saturday March 3 B Chef & Premiere Designs from 8-3 E E Pampered Bake sale from 10 – 2 or while supplies last N N HAIR RAZORS E E 5350 Route 873, F F Schnecksville I I 610-760-8353 T T Walk-in Hair Cuts Available

Space for Weddings, Banquets, Reunions, Showers, Meetings, Private Parties, 50-180 People

Favorite Restaurant

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Country-Style Home Cooked Meals

Call 610-262-3891 Main Street & Laubach Avenue, Northampton

Be sure to vote in our 2nd Annual Readers’ Mail to: Blue Mountain Choice Poll for the Best Restaurant in the Area!

Town & Country Gazette Last year, Slatington Diner took the Top Pick.

4685 Lehigh Dr. (Rte. 248) Walnutport, Pa. 18088 Who will it be this year?

Cast your vote for your favorite place to grab a bite and enter a drawing for a Gift Certificate from the winner.

What Is Your Favorite Local Restaurant? __________________________________________________ Your Name _______________________________________ Your Address______________________________________ Your Phone Number_______________________________ Choices Will be Listed In the April 5th Issue. Deadline is March 23rd.

Enter for your Chance to Win a Gift Card to the Favorite Restaurant!

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Pet Page Duke

Beagle: An adoptable dog in Whitehall Medium • Adult Male I am Duke. I am a beautiful boy that only wants lots of love and attention. I love to play with my toys, the stuffed ones and also the chewy bones.

I love to play hide and seek as I bury myself under the covers and wait for you to come find me. Oh..I love treats! Please come by and take me home...I would love to have a family. Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in looooooove!! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610-248-7997. Duke is spayed/neutered and up-to-date with routine shots. Duke's Contact Info: Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall, 610-432-2532

Blitzen

Pit Bull Terrier: An adoptable dog in Easton Medium • Baby • Male Blitzen is one of Momma Vixens puppies. Momma and 6 pups were saved right before Christmas hence the reindeer names.

They ended up in a shelter that has breed specific laws. They were all about to be euthanized! :( We stepped up and took them in.

Blitzen is a little over 3 months old at this point. Is is being raised with children and cats. He is doing great with house breaking and basic training.

Blitzen is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready for a forever home! He is the lightered color dog in this photo. What a handsome angel baby!

If interested please visit www.pbrc.net and search for Sunrays Pit Bull Rescue in PA. There will be an application for Vixens pups. Please fill out and we will go from there.

Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained

Gypsy Rose Professional Pet Grooming 5614 Main St. (Rt. 329) Whitehall PA 18052

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Ava’s Story

Ava Lynn Kratochvil the daughter of Carl Kratochvil, Amanda Riepensell and sister to Chase was born a month early on May 11th, 2011.

Ava was born with a very rare condition called Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypo peristalsis Syndrome or MMIHS, a smooth muscle disorder.

Ava was transported from the Lehigh Valley Hospital to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) just two days after she was born. Just five days old, Ava had her first surgery to place a central

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line to ensure she was getting proper nutrition as her condition and anatomy prevent her from orally processing food. Ava has since undergone multiple surgeries to help her process food and correct other complications associated with her condition. Before even reaching her first birthday Ava has had to have a large section of her bowel removed because of a Mal Rotation, or twisted bowel and a Gastrostomy tube placed. She also has an enlarged bladder and had to spend time in the NICU and PICU because of a weakened immune system. On Oct. 24, 2011 an evaluation at CHOP revealed that Ava would need a stomach, pancreas, small intestine and liver transplant. She is currently on the transplant waiting list.

Ava was finally sent home on January 19th to be with her family. “It was such an amazing feeling to know I finally had all of my family under one roof. Ava has been doing very well at home,” her mother Amanda said. Ava is currently undergoing therapy and learning how to keep her head up, sit up, and roll over. She will be the first outpatient at CHOP to receive Omegavan, a treatment to protect her liver.

“This has been a long road for [our family] and I know it is not over yet,’ her mother said, “my family and I are very thankful for everyone that has reached out to us at this time and we know with everyone’s prayers that are daughter can get through this.”

Ava’s friends are holding a fundraiser to help with Ava’s growing medical bills. A Bling Fling for Ava will feature Premier Designs Jewelry and will include games, prizes, a drawing for gift certificates, jewelry and a lot of fun. There will also be a jewelry fashion show. This event is being held at Northwest Children’s Centre, 6301 Rt.309 suite 200, New Tripoli. Please consider joining us for this event or making a purchase, you will be able to accessorize your Easter and summer wardrobes with your purchase and you will be helping Ava. For more information on this event please contact Doris Zellers @ 610-703-8550 or dzjewelrydiva@ gmail.com.

You can learn more about Ava and follow her progress on facebook by liking “Prayers for Ava.”

Jim Thorpe Saint Patrick's Day Parade

The Fifteenth Annual Carbon County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in Jim Thorpe on Sunday, March 11, 2012, starting at 1:00 PM. Come out and celebrate the 15th year. The Grand Marshal for the 2012 parade is Charles 'Chuck' Thamarus. For more info contact Hugh Dugan, Parade Co-Chairman, at (570) 325-3359

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Women Leading in Business (NAPSI)—Women have become more vital to America’s prosperity than ever. Without their activity in the U.S. workforce, the economy would shrink by 25 percent.

A new book by the vice president and managing director of Apollo Research Institute finds that women’s contributions to management, small business and job creation are at an all-time high.

In “Society 3.0: How Technology Is Reshaping Education, Work and Society,” Dr. Tracey WilenDaugenti describes how women’s changing roles and rising rates of educational achievement are helping them master the challenges of career while maintaining work/life balance.

A former Silicon Valley executive, Dr. WilenDaugenti says that more women leaders are emerging as societal perceptions evolve. Rising numbers of Americans now believe women should be the major family breadwinner, she writes, and men are assuming a fairer share of home and family duties to compensate.

Although women still earn only 77 percent of what their male colleagues earn for comparable work, they bring home 44 percent of U.S. household income. They fared better than men during the Great Recession, however, with only 25 percent

of layoffs affecting female employees.

And women-owned firms are responsible for over 23 million jobs and $3 trillion in annual economic impact. Women are finding creative ways to bust stereotypes while launching satisfying careers.

Self-employment is one path; 35 percent of all solo entrepreneurs are women, and their numbers are increasing by 23 percent annually. “Women can also stand out by entering traditionally maledominated careers such as science, engineering and computer technology, where salaries happen to be highly competitive,” Dr. Wilen-Daugenti says.

Education is helping to close the gap. Women are now earning more higher degrees than men.

And more female managers hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees than do male managers. “These trends position women to prevail in a competitive future,” says Dr. Wilen-Daugenti.

For more information about “Society 3.0,” visitwww.apolloresearchinstitute.com.

Doggie Styles is owned by local woman Bilee Kern, and is located in Northampton on Main St. next to the Roxy. Bilee has over 16 years experience in dog grooming and offers a variety of services at her doggie salon and spa. Doggie Styles Salon & Spa is a modern, safe and clean facility designed for your pet’s comfort and health. Call them today for a grooming appointment, and show your pet how much you care.

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LCCC Plans FAFSA/Financial Aid Workshops Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) Admissions and Financial Aid Offices will present two separate Financial Aid Workshops specifically designed for our Fall 2012 prospective students (and/or their parents) who need help with completing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2012-2013 school year.

Workshops will be Tuesday, March 13 and Thursday March 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Main Campus in Schnecksville, in the Technology Center (TC). All participants should meet at the FAFSA workshop registration area located on the 2nd floor bridge

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of the TC. Participants must bring the following; Copy of student’s 2011 income tax return, copy of parent(s) 2011 income tax return (if student is under 24 years old) If you have not yet filed, please bring all 2011W2 forms for student and parent(s), all identifying information (Social Security numbers, etc), checking and savings account information, bank account balance estimates, mortgage information, everything you would normally use in paying your annual taxes or filling out a credit information form.

To register for one of the sessions or for more information, check our website at www.lccc.edu/ fafsaworkshop.

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F Fre s h e s t P ro d u ce

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Trophy Drive What began as a local project to give trophies to children completing chemotherapy has become a national project.

Last year, Tracy and Larry Carmen of Bath began collecting unwanted trophies for local children going through Chemotherapy. A goal of 100 trophies for the Outpatient Childrens Center at Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg quickly escalated to over 1,200. “We stopped counting at 1,200”, Tracy Berger-Carmen stated. It also became evident that LVH couldn’t take all the trophies collected.

Berger-Carmen started making phone calls around the country to see which hospitals would take trophies to give to their patients.

As of right now, A few select hospitals in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Arkansas, California, Oregon, Massachusetts as well as Pennsylvania will be taking part in giving trophies to their patients. The list of hospitals continue to grow as more hospitals become aware of the ongoing project.

There is a “waiting list” so far of about 800 additional trophies. Once the current supply goes down, or a hospital is looking for certain type or size of trophy for thier patients, people will be called off the list. There will no longer be public trophy drives, if someone wants to give trophies, they need to go on the list. “Right now, we do not

need anymore trophies, what we need now are sponsors and donations to help with shipping costs”, Berger-Carmen added. She indicated it costs $20-$60 depending on sizes and quantity shipped to each hospital. Trophies have been hand delivered to CHOP’s, St. Christophers and Shriner’s Hospital in Philadelpia as well as Hershey Medical Center and Lehigh Valley Hospital.

New nameplates are donated and printed by Palmer Trophy in Easton. Monetary donations for shipping can be mailed to PO Box 13, Bath PA 18014, dropped off at The Town & Country Gazette office 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088 or dropped off at First Star Bank 358 South Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014 . Businesses or non- profit organizations interested in printing shipping labels or “adopting a hospital”, should call Tracy Berger-Carmen directly at (610)504-9387. Updates and announcements on the trophy drive can be seen on Facebook under “Trophy Drive”.

Dylan Kuntz - 10 on March 2nd Michael Anthony - 46 on March 7th Chris Kuntz - 50 on March 9th Eleanor Bird - 85 on March 13th Gloria Martin - 80 on March 17th

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Amy Pysher’s Child Care and Early Learning Center Amy Pysher

Owner 885 Point Phillips Road Bath, Pa 18014 610-837-8782

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Subsidized Child Care Accepted M-F 6-6 E.O.P.

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2012 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:45 pm Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall 7 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917 Rotary Club, Slatington meets 6:15 pm at Old Post Inn. FMI 484-951-2468.

Bowmanstown VFC wing-night, 6-9 p.m. 610-852-2722, EXC. 3rd Thurs.

Bingo Petersville R&G Club, Lehigh Twsp., 7 pm, FMI 610261-2210 Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship for friends & family of alcoholics. St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7– 8 pm 484477-9697 American Legion Aux. Slatington meets at Legion 1st Thurs.

7:30 pm FMI 610-760-1098 Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. FMI 610-760-1687. (1st & 3rd) ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239 Cord of Three Coffehouse meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Family Center. (2nd & 4th Thurs.) 6:30 pm. FMI: 610-7671239 Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6-7 p.m. FMI: 610-760-0300

EVERY FRIDAY Preschool Story Hour Palmerton Library 10:30 am Bingo - Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m., FMI 610-2174321 Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30, Third Friday of the month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335 Adult Stretch Vigilant Fire Co. 10-11 am FMI: 610-760-0300

EVERY SATURDAY Yoga – Palmerton Library 9 am FMI: 570-436-1762

Bingo - Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. 6:30 pm. 610-767-8476.

Cancer Connections Group Meeting @ Bethany Wesleyan Church 10 a.m. (3rd Sat.) Healing Service @ Victory Christian Center, Kutztown.

6:30 p.m. FMI: 610-216-7252 Tail Waggin’Tutors Therapy Dogs Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 – noon. Must Register @ Library.

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

Bingo - SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton. Doors open at noon, Bingo - 581 Roosevelt St., Whitehall. Doors 4:30, Bingo 6 pm. FMI: 610-262-7630 Bingo – 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm Activities Unlimited 501(c)3.

Recreational Volleyball - Co-Ed, 7 pm, ages 15 & up. Bethany Wesleyan. FMI 610-767-1239 Competitive Volleyball - CoEd, @ 5:30 pm, ages 17 & up.

Bethany Wesleyan FMI: 610767-1239 Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes @ Bethany Wesleyan 9 & 10:30 am

EVERY MONDAY Knitting Club Palmerton Library (First Monday of Month) 6-8 pm Book Club Palmerton Library (Third Monday) 12-1:15 pm Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:30pm N’ton Gin Mill FMI 610-2629010.

Bingo - Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 & 6:45.

Bingo - Diamond Vol. Fire Co..

Doors 4, bingo 6:30 pm. 610767-8476 Bingo - Northampton Cmty.

Ctr. Doors 5:30, bingo 7 pm.

610-261-1113 Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm 610-381-2674

Zumba at Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Adult Stretch Vigilant Fire Co. 10-11 am FMI: 610-760-0300 Zumba 6-7 pm Vigilant Fire Co FMI; 610-760-0300

EVERY TUESDAY The Slatington Lions Club holds their dinner meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Slatington Moose Lodge. Meetings begin promptly at 6:45. For more information contact Lion Ted Harlan @ 610767-8377.

ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239 Bingo - Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 FMI 610-852-2722

EVERY WEDNESDAY Preschool story hour Slatington Library 11 a.m Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Doors 4 pm, bingo 6:30. 610-767-8476.

Bingo – Our Lady of Hungary (Northampton) gym, 7 pm.

Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Area Public Library, 6-8 p.m. FMI 610760-0207.

Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. John’s Lutheran Church Jim Thorpe. 6:30 pm FMI 610392-2380. 1st & 3rd Wed. FMI: 610-392-2380 Zumba - Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 – 8 p.m., Zumba Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10-11 a.m., Zumba NL Middle School 6-7 p.m.

Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall.

Beginners Welcome, 610-7601917 Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239 Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm Rails to Trails Meeting (3rd Wed.) Lehigh Twsp. Municipal Building. FMI: 610-760-1117.

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2012 Community Calendar Homework Helpers @ Palmerton Area Library 3-4:30 p.m.

Call Library to register 610-8264962.

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month

Thursday March 1 National Pig Day Delaware-Lehigh Radio Club meeting 7:30 pm @ Bethlehem Vo-Tech. FMI: 484-895-7038

Friday, March 2 World Day of Prayer – St. Paul’s UCC all invited 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday March 3 National Anthem Day Antiques show and sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gov. Wolf Historical Society campus, FMI: Carol at 610-390-0555, or GWHS at 610837-9015 or visit www.govwolf. org.

Comedy Night, hosted by Slatington Lions Club @ Emerald Fire Co. Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm. Sean Ryan, Dave Reily, DJ & Dancing. FMI/tickets 610760-9281 Comedy night Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale. Doors 5pm, comedy 7pm. FMI/tickets 610-767-1052, Michelle 610-7609652, or Davey 610-767-2371 Good Time Charlie at Lehigh Twsp. Fire Co. Doors 7 p.m., Band 8 – 12. FMI/tickets: 610984-1969

Find Us At

Cub Scout Cardboard Box Derby, Blue Mt. Ski Area. 10:30 am – 12 pm Basket Social/Chinese Auction benefit for the Association of Suicide Prevention, 10-3. Baked Goods, Craft show, Independent Consultants and much more.Vigilant Fire Co. FMI/ Donations/Vendors call Debbie 610-428-3020

Sunday March 4 Hug a soldier Day Antiques show and sale 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Gov. Wolf Historical Society campus, FMI: Carol at 610-390-0555, or GWHS at 610-837-9015 or visit www. govwolf.org.

Comedian Jon Branyan at Bethany Wesleyan Church 6 p.m. FREE

Tuesday, March 6 Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting at the Slatington Moose Lodge 6:45p.m.

Northampton Area Wrestling club meeting 7:30 p.m. HS Faculty Room. FMI: 610-442-9895.

Wednesday, March 7 “Transforming Social Security into a Winning Retirement Strategy” @ Northern Valley EMS, Coplay. RSVP: 610-767-3875

Thursday, March 8 Blood Drive- Red Cross, Zion UCC Lehighton 1 – 6 p.m. FMI/ Register: 570-823-7164 ex. 2103

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Community Dinner St. Peters UMC Emerald. 4:30-7 p.m.

Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143, New Tripoli, 6 to 8 p.m. Free gently used clothes. All are welcome. Clothing donations are not accepted.

“Barnum” at Northwestern Lehigh High School. 7 p.m. FMI: 610.298.8661 ex. 2267

Friday, March 9 Nutritional Fair, Palmerton Campus of Blue Mt. Health System 10 am – 12 p.m Soup & Salad Dinner, St. Peters UMC Emerald 5-7 p.m. FMI: 610-767-1682 “Gypsy” at Northern Lehigh High School 7 p.m. FMI: 484.357.2282 “Barnum” at Northwestern Lehigh High School. 7 p.m. FMI: 610.298.8661 ex. 2267

Saturday, March 10 Birding Field Trip, Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI: http:// lgnc.org or Dan 610-760-8889.

Jacobs Brothers Concert, St. Peters UMC Emerald 6 p.m.

Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143, New Tripoli, 10 am – 12 noon.

Free gently used clothes. All are welcome. Clothing donations are not accepted.

“Gypsy” at Northern Lehigh High School 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

FMI: 484.357.2282

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“Barnum” at Northwestern Lehigh High School. 7 p.m. FMI: 610.298.8661 ex. 2267

Dinner Theatre – St. Paul’s UCC Northampton 4:30 pm FMI/ Reservations: 610-261-2910.

Sunday March 11

Monday March 12

Johnny Appleseed Day AYCE Breakfast – Upper Lehigh Lions at Schnecksville Fire Co. 8 am – 1 pm See the 2011 King & Queen of the Allentown St. Patty’s Day Parade. FMI: 610767-2410.

Jim Thorpe St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1 p.m. 15th annual all day celebrations.

“Gypsy” at Northern Lehigh High School 2 p.m. FMI: 484.357.2282 “Barnum” at Northwestern Lehigh High School. 2 p.m. FMI: 610.298.8661 ex. 226 Spring Fling Vendor Show – Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club 2-4 p.m. FMI: 610-349-8653 Block shoot & raffle. Blue Mtn. F&G 12 gauge only. Doors 11, Shoot sign up 11:15. FMI: 610767-8004.

Girl Scouts Day Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Lehigh Twsp. Vol. Fire Co. 5-10 p.m. Register: 610-554-1227 Lehigh Township Historical Society meeting, LT Historical Centre, Indian Trail Park, Pennsville, 7 p.m.

Tuesday March 13 Jewel Day Talk on Heel Pain 1:30 p.m.

Bowmanstown Medical Plaza Register: 610-377-7070.

Indianland Garden Club meeting, doors open at 6 p.m., program 7 p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville; Speaker Suzanne Allen - Pollinators

Wednesday, March 14 National Potato Chip Day

D + S Auto Sales Race On On In! In! Race

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Sat 9-1 9-1 Sat Orby byAppointment Appointment Or -Most Vehicles with C.A.R.S. warranty, 3 month, 4,500 miles-

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2001Dodge Dodge Ram 1500 ext cab short bed 8-cyl auto 4X4 ... Just in 2003 Intrepid 6 cyl. Auto. ............................................................$3995 2001Chevy GMCS10 Sierra Reg4x4cab longbed 8-cyl auto 4X4...... $7495 2001 ZR2 1500 Ext. Cab 6 cyl.

Auto. .......................................$5795 2001 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4 8 cyl.6-cyl Auto. ....................................$6295 2000Dodge Jeep Ram Grand Cherokee Laredo auto 4X4 .............. $5995 2001 Escort ZX2 4 cyl.

Auto.auto ...........................................................$3495 2000Ford Plymouth Neon 4-cyl ............................................ $2595 2001 Cherokee 4x4 auto 8 cyl. ...............................

Auto ..............................$6295 1999Jeep GMCGrand Safari - Con. Limited Van 6 cyl.

Just In 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 6 cyl. Auto. ..............................$4995 1999 Ford Ranger ext cab short bed 6-cyl auto 4X4 ............ $5695 1999 Plymouth Neon 4 cyl. Auto. ............................................................$2995 1999 Chevy S10 LS ext cab short bed 6-cyl auto 4X4 .......... $5395 1998 Saturn SW2 4 cyl. Auto. ..................................................................$3495 1998 Chevy S10 Blazer 6-cyl auto 4X4 ................................. $3995 1997 Chevy Cavalier RS 4 cyl. Auto. .......................................................$2195 1997Dodge Jeep Ram Grand Cherokee Laredo .............. $3995 1997 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4 w/cap6-cyl 8 cyl.auto Auto. 4X4 .........................$4395 1997Hyundai Jeep Wrangler 4-cyl speed manual 4X4 ................... $5895 1997 Accent 4 cyl.

Auto5 ............................................................$1995 1995Pontiac Geo Tracker 4-cyl 4X4 .......................................... $2995 1997 Grand Prix GT auto 6 cyl. Auto. .................................................$4395 1994Chevy Chevy Silverado cab Z71 1996 S10 Blazer 4x41500 6 cyl.ext Auto. ..................................................$3395 1996 Ford Explorer8-cyl 4x4 6auto cyl. Auto. ........................................................$3395 shortbed 4X4 ............................................... $4495 1995 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 6 6-cyl cyl. Auto. ..............................$3695 1993Jeep Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo auto 4X4 .............. $2995 1994 Van AWD 6 cyl.

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Nutritional Fair, Lehighton Campus of Blue Mt. Health System 10 am – 12 p.m

Saturday, March 17 Hinkle Family Concert, Bethany Wesleyan Church, 6 p.m free.

Sunday, March 18 AYCE breakfast buffet, LT Country Garden 610-767-8600.

Monday, March 19 Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Salem Bible Fellowship, Lehighton. Register 570-386-2578.

Blood Drive, Miller Keystone.

Curves, Slatington. Register: 484-265-0050

**NOTE** The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Community Calendar is limited in space for the printing of free and community beneficial events and fundraisers. Be sure to check out our classifieds and display ads for more events!

EOE Part-Time/Sub Vehicle Drivers/Vehicle Aids Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit “CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn.”

If you are interested in working with special needs students then PT or Substitute Vehicle Driver/ Aid position may be what you are seeking. As a substitute you have the option to pick and choose the days you work! As a PT employee working 20+ hrs/ wk you have the option of purchasing health insurance at 50% of cost, additional no cost benefits, 5 sick days, 3 personal days annually. CDL School Bus Endorsement is a PLUS for these positions but not necessary for employment however when employed, the CLIU pays for CDL preparation /license, and training and a CDL must be obtained within 1 yr. CDL bus driver $14.04/HR, CDL mini-bus driver $13.61/HR, Non CDL Van driver $12.82/HR, Vehicle Aid $9.35/HR. Option for summer employment is available.

If interested download an application online by visiting www.cliu.org Human Resources Department/Employment Opportunities or call 610-769-4111 ext 1203.

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Spread The Good Word St. Nick’s Basket Social and Bake Sale

St. Nicholas Church in Berlinsville will hold their annual Basket Social on Saturday, March 24 from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday, March 25, from 9 am to 1 pm. The kitchen will be open and ready to serve some of your favorite foods for eat in or take-out. All are invited to enjoy this event, held in the social hall of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 4412 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport (on Route 946). Call 610-767-3107 or 610-767-9892 for more information.

World Day of Prayer

St. Paul’s UCC in Northampton will observe World Day of Prayer on Friday March 2 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation and all are invited. St. Paul’s is located on 19th and Lincoln Avenue.

Free Concert

The Jacobs Brothers of Dillsburg, PA will appear at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Emerald on Saturday, March 10, at 6 p.m.. The Jacobs Brothers, veterans of gospel music, are dedicated to the ministry of spreading the Gospel through

Spring Basket Social March 10, 2012 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Theme Baskets • Bake Sale Raffles • Refreshments Chow Chow • Apple Butter

Jerusalem Lutheran Church

500 Church Dr., Palmerton (Trachsville) For more information call

610-681-5200 or 610-381-3038

Turkey & Filling Dinner Heidelberg Union Church 5187 Irvin Rd. Slatington, PA 18080

Saturday, March 17, 2012 (Snow Date: March 24, 2012) Limited seating @ 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Adults: $11.00 Children 4-10 - $6.00 Children 3 & under - Free

For tickets: 610-767-5351 or 610-767-6557

music. Since 1962 the group has traveled millions of miles, produced more than fifty albums, and hosted many international tours. The concert will surely be unforgettable as the Jacobs Brothers play a variety of Gospel music. Come out for a night of Gospel music and fellowship.... Guaranteed you will be blessed. For more information please contact 610.767.6233 or visit our website at www. stpetersumcemerald. com St. Peter’s continues its Lenten Services at 7 p.m. each Wednesday evening during the Lent. On Thursday March 8 from 4:30-7 p.m. the Church will host a Free Community Dinner. Friday March 9 from 5- 7 p.m. there will be a Soup and Salad dinner. St. Peter’s once again is hosting a Cub Scout Pack. We are proud to welcome Pack 69 back. Interested in having your child be part of this group contact Joan at 610-767-5919. We also host a Girl Scout Troop for more information contact Stephanie at 610-417-2555. Interested in what’s going on at St. Peter’s, you can contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 or check out at www.

STPetersUMCEmerald.com or on Facebook.

Concordia Lutheran Church A LCMS Congregation

“We believe in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.”

Worship: Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study: Sunday 10:15 am Midweek Bible Study: Wednesday 5:00 pm

Concordia Lutheran Academy “Where faith and education meet.”

We serve Daycare, preschool, full-day kindergarten thru grade 8.

We score in the top 10 percentile of schools nationally on standardized tests.

We have before and after care programs.

3285 Pheasant Drive, Northampton PA 18067 Phone: 610-262-8500 website: www.concordiaLV.org

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Spread The Good Word Evangelist Brady to Speak

Evangelist David Brady of Ligonier, PA will be the guest speaker for revival services beginning Sunday, March 4, and continuing through Wednesday evening, March 7, at Northampton Assembly of God, Services will be held at 10:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, and 7:30 p.m.

Monday through Wednesday. The services will emphasize joyful congregational singing, praise, and worship to God with special times of prayer and seeking God around the altar. Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark cordially invites the public to attend.

SJNRS Registration

St. John Neumann Regional School with campuses in Slatington and Palmerton is now accepting registration for students grade K thru 8 for the 2012-2013 school year. We provide all day Kindergarten, students entering must turn 5 by October 15th. Please call the school office at 610826-2354 or 610-767-2935 for more information about the school or to make arrangements to come for a tour.

Keep the Momentum!

One Sunday after worship service a feisty 4-year old boy asked if he could ring the church bell in the belfry. I handed him the heavy rope which hung down from the ceiling.

With all his might he pulled and pulled but to no avail. He pleaded, “Pastor Brian, can you ring the bell?”

With one hand I gave the rope a jerk. Nothing! With two hands I gave another pull. Again, nothing happened!

Determined not to disappoint the young lad, and myself, I reached up as high as could on the rope and applied by entire weight in a might downward pull. Nothing happened!!

After watching my struggle, a church elder offered advice.

“Pastor, you must keep pulling repeatedly until the bell overcomes its rest and begins rocking. Eventually, when the bell gains enough momentum, it will hit against the striker.”

Finally, the bell resounded with a grand peal, satisfying both the lad and myself!

I think the same is true of our faith. Like ringing the church bell, our prayers and good deeds must be steady and constant. A single pull will not suffice. Using strength and force will not work. Furthermore, our faith and works must be in harmony with the characteristics of God. Even if we perceive no immediate response, just keep the momentum and your faith will ring out!

Pastor Brian Haas, Christ UCC, Walnutport

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Church Directory Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 H/C W 10:30 am SS 9 am

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

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 am SS. 10:15 am

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W 10 am, SS 9 am

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 am SS 9 am

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton 610-681-5200 W 10:15 am, S.S. 9 am

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W 8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am

Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9:00 am & 10:30 am

First UCC Palmerton W 9 am SS 10 am

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield W 10 am (N)

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 10:30 am SS 9:00 am

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 am

God’s Missionary Church Northampton SS 9:30 am W 10:30am & 7pm

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli 610-298-3020 W 10:00 am

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

Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 HA W 8:30 & 11 am SS 9:30 am

McMichaels United Methodist Church McMichaels 570-629-1136

Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 am & Small Study Groups, 11:15 am

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville W 8 am, 9:45 am & 10:45 SS 9:30 (N)

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 SS 9:30 W 10:15 am & 6 pm

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 W and Kids Church 9 & 10:45 am (N)

Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W 10:30 am SS 9:30 am

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton.

W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am

Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 am

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville W 9:30 am, SS 11 am (N)

Heidelberg Union CC Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 am SS 9:45 am

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, Fellowship 10:30 am

KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W - 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45 am All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton 610-377-2675 W – 10 am, SS 9 am Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 Mass - Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 am Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton 570-386-3870 W 8:15/10:30 am SS (all ages) 9:15 am Bethany Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 am & 6 pm SS 9 am Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 W 9 am & Children’s Programs 10:30 am

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W - 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935 HA W 11 am SS 10 am Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30 am, S.S. 9:15 am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 am SS 10:15 am Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 am, SS 9 am Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton 610-262-8500 W 9 am SS 10:15 Covenant United Methodist Church Danielsville 610-837-7517 HA W - 8 & 10:30 am SS 9:15 Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 W 10:15 am; SS 9 am

Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 S.S. 9:30 am W 10:45 am (N) Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA) W 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am (N)

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 8:45 am Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10:30 am Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am

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Church Directory St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 am, SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 am SS 9 am

St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA) W 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton 610-377-2972 W 9 am, SS 10:30 am St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 Mass daily at 8:30 am, Mass Sat Evening 4:30. Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 am

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

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

St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 am, SS 9 am

Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist Church 610-767-8939 W 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am

St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA) W - 9 am – N SS 10:30 am

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA) W at 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N)

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 SS 9 am, W 10:15 am, Communion 1st Sun. of month

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

The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. 610-826-4972 W 10:15 am

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 am, W 10:30 am (N)

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am

Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W 10 am, Bible Study Wed 7 pm

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

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am (N) Rejoicing- 4th Sunday of every month United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30, SS –9:30

Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W 10:30 am, SS 9:30 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 9 am, W 10:30 am (N)

Spread The Good Word Ebenezer UCC, New Tripoli Just a reminder that Ebenezer UCC, Route 143, New Tripoli, offers a contemporary worship service on the first Saturday of each month. The next one is on Saturday night, March 3, at 6 p.m., in the church sanctuary. Join them for upbeat music, an uplifting message, refreshments and fellowship, and then sleep in Sunday morning if you want to!

Ebenezer’s Closet will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, and from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 10. There are free gently used clothes for the whole family and everyone is welcome to take as much as they need. Senior citizens welcome too.

Proof of need is not required. Clothing donations are not accepted.

Ebenezer will host a Dinner/Comedy Night on

See our ad on page 19

Saturday, April 21, 2012, in their Fellowship Hall. The Ebenezer Women of The Church will prepare and serve a chicken potpie dinner with all the trimmings, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call 610-298-2903 for tickets or information.

Comedian John Branyan-coming to BWC! This event will take place on Sunday, March 4 at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. No ticket charge; a free-will offering will be held. The Hinkle Family will be in Concert on Saturday, March 17 at 6:00 pm in the Family Life Center.

This talented family from Texas travels across the U.S. presenting their old fashioned Gospel music.

Kids’ Spring Musical, “King David & the National Treasure” will be held March 25 at 6:00 pm. Good Friday Services on April 6 at 5:00 & 7:00 PM with Communion.

Nursery provided. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for children ages 0-12. NEW Encounter Saturday Night Service will begin on April 7 at 5:00 pm. Easter Morning Services will be held on April 8 at 9:00 and 10:30 am in the sanctuary and gym. Family Worship Service at 10:30 in the Castle.

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Northern Lehigh Historical Society Open Letter from Ted Kistler

Dear Friend of the NLHS, The Northern Lehigh Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, April 25 at the Slatington Trailhead Pavilion, located at Main & Railroad Sts. We will open with a business meeting at 7:00 followed by a program about the Pavilion, including construction status and history of the site. We will be under roof, so the meeting will be rain or shine. Please bring your own lawn chair.

We had a very productive 2011. Work on the Slate Heritage Trail continued, with grading and surface preparation being done in Washington Township, continued landscaping of the gardens at the Bed Bug Cave, and the construction of a pavilion at the east entrance of the Trout Run Covered Bridge. The Gathering 2011 was impacted by rainy weather but we are starting to plan for Gathering 2012. NLHS projects for 2012-2013 include further development and improvements of the area around the Covered Bridge, including a roof over the stage, grading and finishing of the grounds around the pavilion, and construction of a parking lot.

NLHS events scheduled at this time for 2012 include; First Thursday of the month, planning meeting for “The Gathering”. We can use help.

Call 610-760-9281 or e-mail nlhs101@hotmail.com for details.

Saturday, October 6, “The Gathering”, our ninth annual festival along the Slate Heritage Trail.

This year’s event is in the early planning stages.

We plan to start at 12:00 noon and go until dark, closing with a fireworks finale. Details will be announced over the summer.

We need your help, support and ideas! Be an active member of the NLHS as we do our part to make the Northern Lehigh area a community we can all be proud of. Notification of future meetings and event announcements will be by letter, e-mail and announcements in the Gazette.

Sincerely, Ted Kistler, President Note: New members and ideas are always welcome, anyone interested in joining NLHS can contact a current member or join us at an upcoming meeting. A reminder for current members; dues for 2012 are now being accepted.

8th ANNUAL BASKET SOCIAL

Ham and Dandelion Dinner

Faith Lutheran Church

3355 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall Saturday, March 10 - 10 a.M. to 5 p.M. Sunday, March 11 - 9 a.M. to 1 p.M.

Snow Dates: Saturday March 17th and Sunday March 18th.

Kitchen Open

Drawing 1:30 p.m. Sun. - Need Not Be Present To Win

Info. 610-435-0451

Sponsored by reichel Funeral home (Proceeds Benefit Church)

Nicki Kinsey - 38 on March 11th Harold Hefflefinger - 89 on March 19th Claire Harpel - 88 on March 27th

Saturday March 17th 3pm-7pm Emmanuel UCC 509 Hamilton St. Bowmanstown Adults $10 v Children $5 Homemade Easter Candy FMI – 610-852-2707 or eucc4all@ptd.net Snow Date 3/18

15th Annual Basket Social Fundraiser

Sunday, May 6, 2012

At the Diamond Fire Company in Walnutport

Tickets - $6.00

Doors open at 5:00 and the drawing starts promptly at 7:00.

The kitchen will be open. There are Two mystery baskets with $50.00 hidden inside.

For advanced tickets, please call either Iris @ 610-767-8982 or Beverly @ 610-767-6504 Not sure what to get Mom for Mother’s day? Bring her for some fun & fellowship!

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

In large print at:Assembly www.NAOG.ws/pc Northampton of God

Northampton Assembly 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & of 6 pm;God Wed. 7:30 pm 3449 Cherryville Rd., Northampton • Sun. 10:45 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7:30 pm Daniel E. Lundmark • pastor@NAOG.ws • 610-262-5645 Daniel E. Lundmark • pastor@NAOG.ws • 610-262-5645 “If My People…Pray”

In In preparation preparation for for coming coming revival revival meetings meetings with with Evangelist Evangelist Dave Dave Brady Brady on on March 4-7, I spoke recently on meeting God’s requirement to pray as He specMarch 4-7, I spoke recently on meeting God’s requirement to pray as He specified, “If my people…shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and ified, “If mytheir people…shall humble pray, and seek(2myChronicles face, and turn from wicked ways; thenthemselves, will I hearand from heaven…” turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven…” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

In the Bible, God repeatedly invites His people to pray to Him and promises 7:14). to hear, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and In the Bible, God repeatedly invites His people to pray to Him and promises mighty things, which thou knowest not” (Jeremiah 33:3). The Bible is filled to hear, “Call unto me, andprayer.

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protection in the beginnings of the contest with Britain. Abraham Lincoln said, “Many times I have been forced to my knees, realizing there was simply no other place to go.”

If God’s people pray, He will hear as Jesus promised, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” (John 15:7).

Looking for Walkers and Riders in Moore Twp.

The Lehigh Township Rails to Trails organization would like to extend an invitation to join our group to those residents of Moore Township who enjoy walking and riding on local rail-trails. Our goal is to develop a trail running across our township. At the west end it will join with trails in Walnutport and Slatington.

At the east end it could join with trails in Moore Township.

We invite interested persons to attend one of our meetings. They are held the third Wednesday of each month at the municipal building on Municipal Drive in Lehigh Township.

In many areas, a number of municipalities join forces to develop a system of trails. For example, the Ironton Rail-Trail is one such local trail that has been very successful. It would be wonderful if we could develop a trail such as theirs.

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Meg at 610 760-1117, mschell@yahoo. com, or by visiting our website, ltrt.org.

Northern Valley EMS (NOVA)

How can I become involved in NOVA?

- As a result of economic factors and a decline of volunteers, many services such as NOVA operate with a combination of volunteers and paid employees.

- NOVA has a team of highly dedicated volunteers and paid professionals working around the clock to serve your community.

- NOVA is always accepting applications from those interested in joining our Team.

What is the NOVA Auxiliary?

- Formed in 1974 NOVA’s Auxiliary is the pioneer of fundraising and provides financial support to NOVA so that NOVA can provide quality EMS services to the community.

- Provides services including but not limited to bus trips, annual bazaar with baskets, pie sales, food services for receptions, family events, and parties held in the Northern Valley Social Hall.

- The NOVA Auxiliary is voluntary and is always looking for new members.

- Membership in the NOVA Auxiliary costs only $2.00/yr & is open to anyone who would like to spend time having fun while being a part of a dynamic group of men and women.

Contact us at (610) 262-1075 for an application or to learn more about how you can help!

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Northern Lehigh Kindergarten Registration Northern Lehigh School District will hold kindergarten registration by appointment in April. Parents may register their child at Peters Elementary School on Monday, April 16, Tuesday, April 17, or Wednesday, April 18. In order to enter kindergarten in September, a child must be five years old as of September 1, 2012. At the time of registration, parents must provide the child’s originally issued birth certificate, a record of the child’s immunizations, and parent photo identification. Two different proofs of residency are also required. Acceptable proofs are the following: driver’s license (updated or with change of address card), moving permit, deed, current tax bill/receipt, mortgage document/bill, rental lease agreement, current utility bill, vehicle registration card, or multiple occupancy permit. Children entering kindergarten should be brought along for a brief academic assessment. You may visit the Northern Lehigh School District’s web site at www. nlsd.org for more information regarding required documentation. Please call Peters Elementary at 610-767-9827 between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for kindergarten registration. Please feel free to call with any questions.

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Blue Mountain Health System will offer a series of training classes on Diabetes Self Management on four Tuesdays: March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2012.

Classes will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Classes will be held in the community room at the Gnaden Huetten campus at 211 N. 12th St. in Lehighton.

The course will be facilitated by Susan Generose, RD, CDE, LDN. It will cover meal planning: how to count carbohydrates and plan healthy meals, exercise ideas: tips to keep active and find time to work out, the basics of monitoring: how to check your blood sugar, oral medications & insulin, complications: review ways to prevent neuropathy, eye disease, kidney problems and foot problems, changing behaviors: stress & coping, and resources for people with diabetes.

Medicare Part B covers 10 hours of initial group classes for a beneficiary who has been diagnosed with diabetes and/or who has not had formal training in the past. For those with third party or commercial insurances, please consult with your insurance provider for reimbursement details.

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A Touch of Dutch 10 Matz, 1955 EN INSCHE SCHTORI: Eener Jacob Kohler hot en Blockhaus gebaut uff der east Seid vum Lechaa Revier neegscht an Egypt baut 1730, wo en Insch shunt es Land geglaart hot ghatt. Der Insch waar ausgefalle mit der annere Insche in sellre Gegend, un iss bei sich selwert gange weck vun der annere. Der Kohler un sei Familye un der Insch un sei Familye hen neegscht beinanner gewohnt un waare immer grosse Freind.

Die Insche Kinner un em Kohler sei Kinner hen oft mitnanner gschpielt, awwer mol ee Daag hot’s en Accident gewwe. Eens vum Kohler seine Kinner hot eens vun der Insche Meed en Finger abghackt bei Accident iwwer’m Schpiele. Sie hen der Kohler heemgholt vum Feld un er waar arrrig vergelschdert as es Druwwel gewwe meecht mit ihm un der Insche.

Er hot hatt gebrowiert zu denke, wo er duh kennt ver Friede halte. Die Insche hen ken Kieh ghatt, awwer sie hen arrig Millich gegliche. Der Kohler nemmt en ganzer Hoffe voll Millich niwwer zum Insch un seinre Familye un gebt’s ihm. Sell hot Friede ghalde un die Kinner hen widder nit nanner gschpielt.

Was iss en Retschbewwie? Sell iss en Watt as mer nimmi so oft heert.

Es dritt ‚Versammle Fescht an der Bushkill’ watt ghalde uff der nein-un- zwansichscht Abrill im Tatamy Fire Hall an siwwe uhr owets. Es gebt widder en gut Esse un en guder Program. Es Raad hot sich versammelt ghatt em letscht Midwoch Owet fer die Blaans weisse, as des widder en hafdichi Zeit gebt.

All die Ticketheewer em letscht Yaahr griege widder Notice fer ihre Tickets fer des Yaahr, awwer es Geld muss hin sei bis der eerscht Abrill. Die, wo net frooge fer Tickets bis sell Zeit verliere ihre Chance un mer schtarde die Naame vun der „Waiting List“ nemme.

Annere as noch net datt waare un deede gliche zu geh, misse ihre Naame gewwe un no kumme sie uff die List un wann’s Blatz gebt, no waere sie uffgerufe. „Net gschosse iss aa verfehlt“. „Viel gehne fatt fer Woll griege un kumme heem gschore.“ ( Meent sell die Gemmler?)

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March 10, 1955 An Indian Story: A certain Jacob Kohler built a log cabin on the east side of the Lehigh River near Egypt about 1730, where an Indian had already cleared some land. The Indian had a falling out with the other Native Americans in that area and moved away to live by himself.

Kohler and his family and the Indian and his family were neighbors and become very good friends. The Indian’s children and Kohler’s children often played with each other; but one time an accident happened.

When they were playing one time, one of Kohler’s children had accidentally cut off a finger of one of the Indian girls. His family brought Kohler home from the field where he was working and he was very frightened that this may create trouble between him and the Indian. He thought real hard, what he could do to keep peace. The Native American family did not have any cows, but they all liked milk very much. Kohler took a full pot of milk over and gave it to them. That kept the peace between them and the children once again played with each other.

What is a ‘Retschbewwie’? That is a word that one does not hear so often anymore. [‘Tattletale’, she gives the answer in a later issue-Translator.]

The third ‘Vesammle Fescht an der Bushkill’ will be held on the 29th of April in Tatamy Fire Hall at 7 pm.

We will again have good food and a good program.

The board met last Wednesday evening to lay out the plans, so this will again be a substantial time. All the ticket holders from last year will again get a notice to purchase their tickets, but the money must be in

by April 1st. Those who do not, loose there chance for tickets and we will start taking names from the waiting list. Others that were not there yet, who would like to attend, must give us their name to be put on the list, and when we have a place for them, they will be phoned.

“Not shooting is also the same as missing the target.” “Many go out to get wool and come home shorn.” (Does this apply to gamblers?)

Accepting Applications Lincoln Manor Apartments One and Two BR Apartments plus One BR Accessible Apartments Security Deposit, One year Lease, and Income Verifications required.

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Great-Aunt Zelda?! They thought she was a made-up character that their mothers had invented. Now, here was a gold letter from her.

Could this be happening? Could they handle this mission? The Titanic! Why are they helping just one young girl? Finally, it’s time to grow up.

Adventure, history revisited, the early twentieth century.

Written for a young teen audience, follow these four young teen adventurers, Jesse, Jaida, Asher and Sommer as they take you through history. Learning couldn’t be more exciting. Will they make it? Let’s find out!

This exciting book include authentic Titanic pictures from the author’s personal collection and illustrative sketches by Sarah Rega to help recognize the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster in April 2012. If you like children and the messes they get themselves into, you will enjoy this exciting tale of fantasy and historic facts. Titanic: a second chance is educational, entertaining and appropriate for all ages.

About the author: John Janson is an avid storyteller with entertaining plots and often unusual vocabulary. He has developed many children’s stories, and has written short audio plays for Game Nights when it’s too chilly to go out for the evening.

His love of Titanic trivia includes books and photos. He enjoys traveling with his wife, Bobbi, and spending time with his grandchildren who live near his home in Eastern Pennsylvania.

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Slatington Girl of the Month, March 2012 Heather Heiney, a senior at Northern Lehigh High School has been named as the Girl of the Month for March by the Slatington Women’s Club. Heather is the daughter of Robin Weber of Slatington and William Heiney of Allentown. She has an older brother, Robert.

Heather is the Treasurer for Student Council and the senior class, a drum major of the marching band, editor-in-chief for the yearbook, Student Representative for the School Board, Scholastic Scrimmage participant, is a member of Interact club, SADD, plays piccolo and flute in concert band, and serves as stage manager for fall play and spring musical.

She has been a member of the Lehigh County Honors Band for the past two years.

Heather looks forward to attending the University of Pittsburgh and hopes to become a pharmacist.

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- Spring Tanning Tips Spring is just around the corner and a lot of people are starting to think about getting that jump on their summer glow. Just make sure you are being responsible about how you are getting your spring color!

Tan versus Spray Tan… while Spray Tanning gives you that wonderful color instantly, it will not build up your skin to protect you from burns. This option is perfect if you are not going on vacation to a tropical locale or just need a pick me up for a special event. Make sure that you talk to your salon preforming the spay tan and ask many questions about how is the solution applied,

how long it will last, and showering procedures afterwards. You should also know what kind of solution they are using, natural or chemical. They make a big difference in the color you receive.

If you are going to tan to get your spring color so you are ready for sun come summer, follow these simple guidelines to maximize your tan and time.

First make sure you are properly protecting your eyes, you only get one pair, wear goggles or wink-ease while tanning. It’s a MUST! Start early, go steady and slow. Building your tan gradually will help your skin stay moisturized and your skin will actually hold its color longer.

Protect your lips! The skin on your lips is much thinner than the rest of your body; use your favorite lip balm to make sure they stay kissably soft and protected.

I can’t stress this enough, MOISTURIZE! Make sure you are moisturizing your skin, it makes all the difference.

You don’t have to tan every day to get great color.

Your skin builds color for the three days following first exposure. This means if you tan every other day, your skin doesn’t dry out as much AND you are still maximizing on pigmentation building in your skin. Everything in moderation!

So think about your goals and follow the above tips for a great jump in to summer!

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Senior Citizens Corner

Following are the menu selections for the period 3/ 1to 3/14 for the Lehigh County Senior Citizen Centers. Please make your meal reservation at the appropriate center - Slatington Senior Community Center 425 Kuntz Street, Slatington (610) 767-1250 - Cherryville Senior Center. 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville 180351030 (610) 767-2977 Also note that menu items may change without prior notice.

March 1 - Meatloaf w/gravy, potatoes, peas & carrots, bread and banana

March 2 - Mac & cheese, stewed tomatoes, salad, roll and baked apples March 5 - Chicken marsala, beans, buttered noodles, bread and tapioca pudding March 6 - Country fried steak w/mushroom gravy, cottage fried potatoes, carrots, bread and diced peaches.

March 7 - Baked port lion, mashed potatoes, peas & pearl onions, bread and apple wedges.

March 8 - Beef stew, mixed veggies, biscuit and orange March 9 - Stuffed shells w/tomato sauce, green beans, applesauce, roll and brownie March 12 - Stuffed cabbage w/tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread and sugar cookie March 13 - Orange glazed chicken, rice, veggies, bread and applesauce March 14 - Salisbury steak w/gravy, roasted potatoes, creole zucchini, bread and diced pears.

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HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION:

1. Mail your ads, with a check for $6 per ad (up to 30 words per ad), to T&C Gazette, 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, or 2. Call in your ad to 610-767-9600 any weekday from 8 to 5 OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612.

Each additional word, per ad, is 25 cents.

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

Classifieds EVENTS Bunny Luncheon Saturday, March 24th - 11:30 a.m. sharp Jerusalem Lutheran Chruch, Trachsville. – Light Lunch, Magicians, Egg Hunt (weather permitting) Tickets $4 – Call 610-681-5200 NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR. (3/15) MOVING SALE - Sat. 3/3, 9-3, 1270 Old Gate Rd. Northampton. Exer. benches, wts, bikes; furniture; lamps; electronics, speakers; patio heater, bug zapper, tent, air conditioners, much more. (3/1) Saturday, April 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Longaberberger Basket Bingo & Chinese Auction, Hosted by Carbon Builders @ Mahoning Valley Ambulance Corp. 902 Mill Road Lehighton, FMI/ Tickets 610-379-1099 or 610-3772076 (3/15) Spring Fling Vendor Show March 11, 2012 2-4pm Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Premier Designs Jewelry, Avon, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, and Aloha Salon & Spa For info contact Deanne 610-349-8653 (3/1) St. Paul’s UCC Indianland is planning a Ham and Dandelion Dinner Saturday, March 24th,2012 from 3pm7pm. The menu will include ham, mashed potatoes, lettuce, dandelion, hot bacon dressing, vegetables and dessert. Tickets are $9 for adults with children’s prices available. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling (610)767-5751. (3/15)

Yard Sale - furniture, clothing, NASCAR, assorted household items including china, flatware, glassware, linens, toys, and more Friday, April 6th 8AM-? on Rt. 329/Nor Bath Blvd. Near Horswith Trucking. (4/5)

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Local Couple Honored

Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Isa Bechtel with kindergarten class singing them an original song.

On Wed, Feb 1st, Assumption BVM, Slatington honored the service of Joseph and Elizabeth Bechtel as part of Parents School Month and Catholic Schools Week. Students were invited to attend morning Mass and the reception that followed. The message to the children and parishioner's was on people of service and how important they are to our community.

The Bechtels were recognized for over 50 years of service to the Slatington area, Assumption parish and St. John Neumann Regional School.

Joe and Isa have served the parish and all eight of their children attended Catholic schools and colleges. Thirteen of their 22 grandchildren also attended Catholic school.

“It is the way we were raised. Everything revolved around the church, school and the fire company.” Mrs. Bechtel added. Elizabeth is involved not only with the church and school but is also active in the Womans Club of Slatington, the America Cancer Society and the Alter and Rosary Club. Joe Bechtel moved his young family to Slatington and opened his pharmacy in 1961.

The Bechtel's received a special certificate from

Sister Virginia Stephanie, the principal of St. John Neumann's. Additionally, the school students provided them with gifts and a special, original song, was performed by the kindergarten class to Joseph and Isa. Father Grembocki presented them with a certificate of "Thanks" for service at the church and Walter Niedermeyer, Slatington's Mayor, presented a proclamation for service to the community.

Mike Burke, president of the SJNRS Advisory Board stated "At this time, when parents have multiple choices for their children's education, we are proud to honor the Bechtel's and the generations of Catholic Education they have supported." St. John Neumann Regional School has two campuses, one in Slatington which serves K-3rd grades and another in Palmerton (adjacent to Sacred Heart Parish) which teaches 4-8 grades.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

NL Renovating Bulldog Stadium

On February 13 the school board for Northern Lehigh School District voted unanimously for the following upgrades to Bulldog Stadium: Install a field turf surface, a new scoreboard and a security camera system. All three of these renovations will cost the district $770,000. They were seen as a necessity and were backed completely by all school board members.

The turf surface was the biggest of the three projects. After torrential rain during a few football games last season, the field at the stadium was left in horrible condition. The school dumped sand on the field in an effort to soak up the moisture, but with the drainage problems the field was still severely damaged. This new surface will be designed to host football, field hockey and boys and girls soccer games. Now that more athletic teams will utilize the facilities, the name of the stadium will be changed from Bulldog Stadium to Bulldog Athletic Stadium.

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The turf is the most expensive of the three as it will run the school $699,000. Although that figure is very large, most people in the NL athletic community are supporting the expense. Junior football standout, Caleb Johnson told me that he is all for it. On top of the aforementioned high school level sports, the youth football program will also be playing more games in the stadium.

The additional sports action excites head football coach, Joe Tout. “...The school district came to the conclusion that it was in the best interest to look at renovating the field...I believe that this project did make sense [as it is] allowing multiple sports to utilize the field.”

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Extra Point Cont.

Continued from Page 49 The new scoreboard will cost $50,000 and is capable of keeping score for the new sports the stadium will host. The security camera system will cost $20,000. It is a smart idea to heighten security at the stadium now that it will see more traffic and the field is very expensive.

Construction will begin around May 21, 2012 and should conclude in early to mid-July. That time frame means the new stadium will be ready for the huge workload it will have ahead of it. The fall of 2012 will have more sports in the Colonial League than last season as girls soccer will be moving to the fall. With that transition, all levels of football, boys and girls soccer and all levels of field hockey will be playing on the new surface. I personally love the new construction and expect it to increase the level of play as field conditions typically played a big factor at Northern Lehigh home games.

District 11 Playoff Capsules

After the first few rounds of the District 11 playoffs, few teams in the Gazette’s coverage area are still in contention. These teams have worked hard through the season to get to this big stage.

With a district title in sight, let’s take a look at the teams that are still going for the gold.

Girls Basketball Northern Lehigh: The lady Bulldogs are the #5 seed in the AA level. They beat the #4 seed, Salisbury, to advance this far in districts. On Tuesday, February 28, they will take on the #1 seed, Pine Grove. By the time of publishing, that game would have already been played. If the lady Dawgs win they will play the winner of Notre Dame Green Pond and Minersville for the District 11 AA girls title. I asked sophomore starting shooting guard, Kelsey Follweiler, what it will take to beat Pine Grove and eventually take the title,“We need to play together and make the other team play our game instead of us playing theirs. If we play good defense and keep our turnovers to a minimum, we will always be in the game.” West Point bound Aimee Oertner will play a big part in this match-up. If she can stay out of foul trouble and stay on the floor, the lady Bulldogs should have a great shot at taking it all.

Boys Basketball Northern Lehigh: NLfans are not just rooting for their ladies this week, they are rooting for the guys too as they are still in the hunt for a District 11 AAA title. On Tuesday, February 28, these boys will be

doing battle with the #5 seed, the Wilson Warriors.

Tyler Dibilio, a sophomore starting shooting guard for the #1 seeded Bulldogs, told me that the team will need to be mentally and physically prepared. He also assures me that playing smart and playing strong from the beginning will be a big key to their hopeful success. That game will be played before publishing, but if the Bulldogs triumph over the Warriors, they earn the right to play either Central Catholic or North Schuylkill.

The Bulldogs have yet to play a game in districts this postseason as earning the top seed has given them some byes, but that luxury could hurt them.

If they begin the game struggling, reminiscent to their game against Bangor in the league playoffs, they might not be able to climb back to the top.

Parkland: Head coach Andy Stephens and his team has had a long road to the semi-finals in the AAAA level. Being the #5 seed has made them win two games to get to this point. Breezing through their opening round game, they sweated out a victory over Freedom last weekend. The Trojans will play the #1 seed, Emmaus, on Wednesday, February 29 at Freedom beginning at 7:30pm.

This team started out their season strong back in November and has continued their dominance the whole way in to late February. They will need to play to the best of their ability to beat the surging Hornets. Austin Beidelman and Zach Muhr will need to be big contributors in Parkland wants to advance to the finals.

District 11 Duals’ Results

Over the last weekend in February, District 11 was not only conducting some playoff basketball games, they also were holding wrestling duals.

The duals were in the AA and AAA levels and they were held at Liberty High School. We had some winners that were from schools in the Gazette coverage area. Below are listed their names and weight classes. Congratulations to them all!

AA Level: Michael Ortiz, Northwestern, 152 lbs; Levi Veppert, Northwestern, 182 lbs.

AAA Level: Ethan Lizak, Parkland, 106 lbs; Jason Stephen, Northampton, 138 lbs; Cole Sheptock, Northampton, 152 lbs; Nezar Haddad, Parkland, 170 lbs. extrapoint@townandcountrygazette.com Twitter: @tylertrumbauer Facebook updates: Town & Country Gazette

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Home Improvement Rudy’s Home Services Home Improvements & Repairs 610-462-0433

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FULLY INSURED • CONSULTATIONS (Work is Guaranteed to Your Satisfaction) •TREES •PRUNING •SHRUBS •TAKE-DOWNS •HEDGES •LOT CLEARING •STUMP REMOVAL •WOOD CHIPS - Delivered •SPRAYING & •PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL SCIENTIFIC TREE CARE OUR MODERN STUMP GRINDER CAN COMPLETELY REMOVE UNWANTED STUMPS WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR LAWN.

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SAVE UP TO 20% OF YOUR HEAT! If you have a fireplace in your home, 20% of your home’s heat can be lost up the flue! Do a simple candle test… light a candle and SLOWLY go around the edge of your fireplace opening – or the edge of the fireplace doors, for those homeowners with doors. See what happens to the flame.

From the midpoint and up across the top, the flame will move slightly TOWARD the fireplace. This shows the heat leaving your house. At the bottom of the fireplace, the flame will move towards your room.

This is the COLD AIR coming down the backside of the flue and heading straight into your cozy warm home!

The Top Sealing Damper was originally invented as a replacement damper for rusted-out heatilator fireplace dampers. We have installed 900+ top-mount dampers, 300 as replacement dampers and 600 on masonry fireplaces. They save energy, reduce cold air drafts, make the room quieter, and make starting a fire easier because of the warm column of air that has replaced the standard cold, wet column of air that is normally in your flue.

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That’s why thousands are installed each year.

• Easy to operate • Seals in warmth and energy • Stops animals from entering your home • Seals out moisture to extend chimney life • Stops downdrafts • Helps prevent chimney odors

Lyemance energysaving dampers are available only from chimney professionals

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Why wait? Begin saving energy and increase your comfort now. Don’t waste another dollar in energy loss – begin your long friendship with Lyemance, the leader in top-sealing dampers.

DON’T SEND EXPENSIVE GAS or OIL $$$$ UP YOUR CHIMNEY

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Advertiser’s Index

Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 54 All American Tree Service..... 54 Allstate - Havighurst.............. 60 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Amy Pysher’s Child Care....... 20 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 53 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 54 Becker Homes.......................... 54 Beers Siding & Gutter............ 51 Berner Hill Screen Printing..... 7 Bethany Wesleyan................... 26 Birthday Coupon..................... 34 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 55 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 37 Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Favorite Restaurant... 14 Borough of Nazareth................ 3 C & C Food Outlet................... 19 Campton Funeral Home........ 18 Carbon County Builders’ Association................................. 5 Carbon County Expo.............. 46 Carl’s Service Center.............. 44 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 47 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 60 Chris’ Computer...................... 44 Clean Sweep....................9, 46, 56 CLIU........................................... 24 Concordia Lutheran................ 25 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 15 Crystal Vision Center.............. 36 D+S Auto Sales........................ 24 Debbie Miller’s Beauty Corner.......................... 40 Diamond Fire Co..................... 10 Diehl Paving............................. 48 Diehl Tires................................... 3 DLP Realty................................ 20 Doggie Styles........................... 17 Eberhardt Motors.................... 23 Emmanuel UCC...................... 29 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 44 Faith Lutheran......................... 29 Family Practice......................... 38 Feig, Dr. Alex I., DDS.............. 37

Frey & Co.................................... 2 Gabby’s Lawn Service............ 53 G.D. Shupp............................... 55 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 33 Gin Mill..........................................9 Good Eye................................... 16 Gypsy Rose............................... 15 H&R Block................................ 20 Hair Razors............................... 14 Hankee Heating & Air Conditioning............................ 48 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 52 Heidelberg Union................... 25 Helping Hooves....................... 11 Henry’s Service Station.......... 48 Hess Concrete.......................... 47 House for Sale.......................... 31 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 46 Jason Hankee Plumbing......... 45 Jay’s Painting............................ 44 Jerusalem Lutheran................ 25 Kuhns Chiropractic................. 38 Larry’s Antiques...................... 21 Latshaw..................................... 57 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center......... 32 & 33 Lincoln Manor Apartments............................... 34 Linda’s Co. Catering............... 12 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 53 Liza’s House............................. 40 LoveLight House, Inc.............. 40 LT Country Garden...................10 LT Vol. Fire Co........................... 13 Mack’s Tree Service................. 55 Mel Fritz Construction........... 55 Miller Supply........................... 49 Mint Home Improvement..... 54 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 55 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 54 NLYAA......................................... 9 Northampton VFW Catering Service....................................... 14 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................... 33 NOVA......................................... 30 Nu-Finish.................................. 49 Off The Wall Auto.................... 49

Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................... 55 Ron Biechy................................ 45 Roscoe Snyder Insurance.............................. 8, 18 Pastor Lundmark..................... 30 Patty Brosky’s Beauty Salon.. 30 Precision Armaments............. 11 R & R Plumbing & Heating... 48 Rack em’ Up Pool/Cafe........... 13 Rack-N-Reel............................... 2 Realty Executives..................... 33 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 51 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 13 Rudy’s Home Services............ 55 Sammi’s Place.......................... 11 Silfies Fuel................................. 48 Sillettco Fence.......................... 54 Slatington Beverage.................. 4 Slatington Skeet Assoc........... 12 St. John’s UCC Slatington...... 29 Stress Relief Center................ 38 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public............................. 9 Swanson’s Lawn Care............. 54 The Village at Palmerton........ 40 Thomson’s Meat Market........ 44 T.J. Uhnak.................................. 53 Tony’s Floor Covering............. 46 Trees by Dave & Son............... 55 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC... 57 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service....................................... 47 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................. 37 Wesley Enhanced Living........ 39 Window Door & Blind Ctr..... 47 Woodstone Country Club...... 59 Yenser’s...................................... 57 Yons Construction................... 53

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