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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba is our annual

This home improvement edition and I couldn’t be prouder to feature Danielle Tepper’s article on Habitat for Humanity in this issue (page 14). It’s awesome to see people doing such great work in our communities and it’s our honor to help share some good news with all of you from time to time.

When we do our editorial calendar for the following year every autumn, we always optimistically schedule our home improvement issue for the Gazette and our home and garden supplement for our sister paper, The Home News, to run in March—and we are almost always going to print with them while there is still snow and ice on the ground. I hope you all look at this issue as a harbinger of better weather ahead; March 20 is the first official day of spring!

On the cover: A volunteer crew of HMK Insurance employees help to build a home South Bethlehem as Partial House Sponsors for their 100th anniversary in July of 2014.

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GAZETTE 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 • F 610-767-9612 AskUs@TownAndCountryGazette.com www.TownAndCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul and Lisa Prass―Publishers Joe Korba―Associate Publisher Danielle Tepper―Editor Alice Wanamaker―Editorial Assistant Catherine Stroh―Staff Writer Kim Roman―Marketing Assistant Donna Bachman―Accounting Manager Tony Pisco―Art Director Erica Montes―Director of Creative Services The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published the first and third Thursday of the month. The Gazette does not assume responsibility for an ad beyond the cost of the ad itself; we cannot be responsible for typographic errors. We reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement thought to be offensive or not contributing to the needs of the community. Signed letters will be printed at the discretion of the editor. News items and ads should be submitted by 4 p.m. on the deadline date, located on the bottom of the front cover.

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Pg. 6 - Meet the Staff Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 14 - Blue Mountain’s Best Pg. 17 - Cooking with Catherine Pg. 20 - Home Improvement Spread Pg. 27 - Animals Gone Viral Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 34 - P.O.P. Pg. 43- Classifieds

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Meet the Staff What is a dream “feature” for your future home?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I don’t just want a library, I need a library for all of the books I’ve hoarded over the years. A gym would be nice as well, so I could finally get my treadmill out of the living room.

Danielle Tepper, Editor: I also salivate at the thought of a huge, wondrous library. And I’ve always wanted a finished attic. Most people would say basement, but finished attics just seem fun to me. It would probably make a great playroom or home theater.

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: I have many dreams about a future home. Among them are to live in a hobbit house (like in Lord of the Rings), a very elaborate library that requires a secret passage to enter—or any secret passageways for that matter—a deluxe bathroom where the bathtub requires steps to get into, and lots of windows, including a bay windowsill to sit upon and read all my books from my amazing library.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: It’s not that fancy, but I would like a garage. I always had one growing up, but then the house we bought in 2008 didn’t have one. So cold in the morning …

Alice Wanamaker, Editorial Assistant: I always wanted a sunroom with a retractable roof. I think it would be cool to enjoy it in the winter and of course in the summer. Almost like a convertible room.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: Future island dream home—always good to dream of an adventure!

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ENGAGED!

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Uetz of Slatington are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Uetz, to Daniel Staskowski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Staskowski of Slatington. The couple started dating in middle school, and graduated in 2009 as high school sweethearts from Northern Lehigh.

The bride-to-be graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2014, with a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology degree. She is currently employed at LCTI. The groomto-be graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Stroudsburg University in 2013, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree.

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Northern Lehigh Students Win Award

Submitted by DEBI HOLLENBACH Congratulations to the Northern Lehigh School District students who won the Outstanding Team Spirit Award in the 2nd annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” student video contest. The team consisted of high school teacher and coach Chris Bennett and 8th grade students Cheyanne Yandle, Dylan Derkits, Lexi Meckes, and Katie Yesik.

22 teams from Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton County school districts participated in the contest.

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The Northern Lehigh team was one of eight school districts to collect an award.

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY •Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610760-1687.

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

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

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club, 7 p.m. FMI, 610-261-2210.

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

•Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 484- 221-1026.

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

•Zumba at Bethany Wesleyan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-7671239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary School, 6 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610-264-2979.

•GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-386-9960.

EVERY FRIDAY

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

•Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI 610-2174321.

•Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY SATURDAY

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

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

•Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must Register at Library.

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:15 p.m. FMI 610767-8476.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:30 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

•Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-760-9009..

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

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

•Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 p.m.

•Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 p.m.

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

Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m. FMI 610-837-7426.

•Dance lessons through methodology of line dancing.

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Gin Mill, Northampton. FMI 610 - 262-9010 •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 p.m. FMI 610-381-2674.

•Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 p.m.

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington. Kitchen 6 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m.

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

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

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

•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

•Zumba, Emerald Fire Co., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI: 484-695-7476.

•Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 484-477-9697.

•Chair Yoga, Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI 484-515-2923

EVERY TUESDAY •Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

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

•ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-7671239.

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

•Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:15 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

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

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

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

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

•Zumba, Gold St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI: 610-760-0300.

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

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

•Yoga, all levels. Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI: 484-5152923.

•Bingo, Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 570-3864471.

Thursday, March 5

• Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.

FMI: 610-432-8286

Friday, March 6

• Penny Party and Chinese Auction, 5 p.m., Zions Stone UCC, 51 Church Road, Northampton. FMI: 610-8522140.

• Fish Dinner, Diamond Fire Company, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 7

• 7th Annual Governor Wolf

Historical Society Antiques Show, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. FMI: 610-837-9015.

• Flea Market and Craft Show, Vigilant Fire Co. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. FMI: 610-554-4099.

• Penny Party, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington.

Door at noon, drawing at 1 p.m.

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Sunday, March 8

FMI: 610-262-9182.

Thursday, March 12

• American Sewing Guild meeting Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter. Chrin Community Center, Palmer at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Open to ASG members and interested public.

• Free Clothes for the Entire Family, Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143 in New Tripoli. 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. FMI: 610-298-8000.

Saturday, March 14

• 7th Annual Governor Wolf Historical Society Antiques Show, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. FMI: 610-837-9015.

• Free Community Meal, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington. FMI: 610-767-6361.

• pring Basket Social, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. FMI: 610-681-5200 or 610381-3038.

• Free Clothes for the Entire Family, Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143 in New Tripoli. 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. FMI: 610-298-8000.

Monday, March 9

• Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser for Daniel and Csala Beers, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: 610-767-6361.

• Friendly Fifties Meeting, St. John’s in Northampton, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10

• Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club “Becoming an amateur radio operator” meeting at Gracedale near Nazareth. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. FMI: 610-432-8286.

• Indianland Garden Club, Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville, 7 p.m. FMI: 610657-0864.

Wednesday, March 11

Sunday, March 15

Tuesday, March 17

• Northern Lehigh Community Center board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Vigilant Fir Co., Slatington.

Wednesday, March 18

• Lehigh Valley Horse Council Meeting, 7 p.m., at New City View Diner in Whitehall. FMI: 610-704-4130.

• AARP Meeting, Northampton.

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Northern Lehigh 2014-2015 Senior High Honor Roll

The Northern Lehigh Senior High School honor roll for the Second Marking Period of the 2014-2015 school year as announced by Mr. Robert Vlasaty, Principal, is as follows: Principal’s List: 12th Grade: Laura Beltz, James Bennett, Emily Bevans, Jared Brozowski, Audrey Buss, Joshua Conner, Gary Dise, Taylor Duplaga, Nathan Farber, Derek Ferrer, Erin Fleischmann, Alexandra Garcia, Makayla Gordon, Joshua Hamm, Amy Hinkle, Aaron Hofmann, Taryn Kemmerer, Julie Knerr, Brandon Kresge, Kianna Marlatt, Erika McKay, Kiana Meixsell, Alexis Middaugh, Zachary Moll, Bryce Moser, Josue Murillo, Brian Neff, Brent Novitsky, Justin Obenski, Scarlet Ojeda, Jessica Olewine, Devan Pepe, Nathaniel Rex, Stephan Scheib, Nina Schnyder, Dakota Schweitzer, Floyd Snyder, Andrew Tarafas, Amber Thomas, Cheyenne Troxell, Rebecca Truitt, Jackson Yelinek 11th Grade: Erika Algard, Jose Avila, Race Barry, Devin Becker, Madison Bellesfield, Rebecca Blocker, Calista Church, Thomas Dooley, Rebecca Evans, Noah Freudenberger, Veronica Green, Noah Hankee, Sage Hargreaves, Taylor Herman, Gavin Kemery,

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Blue Mountain’s Best Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley

By Danielle S. Tepper As told by Melissa Siegfried, Director of Resource Development “We don’t give houses away.” Of the possible misconceptions to have about Habitat for Humanity, Melissa Siegfried, Director of Resource Development for the Lehigh Valley affiliate, says this one may be the most damaging to their vision of “a world where everyone has a decent place to live.” (www.habitatlv.org) “We offer the opportunity for families to get a hand-up, not a handout. That’s important,” Siegfried says. “A lot of people think we build houses and give them away, but the people always make a huge investment. It’s not easy.”

The Lehigh Valley affiliate, located in Allentown, was founded in 1989 as a way to help with the local housing crisis.

“Speaking to what we know currently, we’re really investing in our neighborhood revitalization,” said Siegfried.

“It’s a new way for us to serve low-income families with an expansion of housing services and products.”

Majestic Athletic Team Builder Summer 2014​.

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Siegfried herself started as a volunteer in October of 2012.

Born and raised in Allentown, she knew the reality of substandard housing: “For me personally, our vision that everyone has a decent place to live is my motivation. I know what it’s like to live in a bad house with mold and asthma and bad neighborhoods and being afraid and how distracting that is and how that leads to other bad things.”

“Healthy, affordable housing is the foundation for opportunity and for healthy, fulfilled lives and that’s what keeps me coming in, to fight for that,” she continued. “I walked in the door having no knowledge of building or construction. I just offered my services and I was quickly put to work.”

She found a permanent home in February of 2013. As Neighborhood revitalization is growing among affiliates, Director of Resource Development, she works with the with approximately 250 of them now focusing on it, which fundraising, donations of materials, corporate sponsorships, Siegfried says means “Habitat is taking more of a listening team-builders for volunteers, grant-writing, and oversees posture in the community to focus on their needs.” There the neighborhood revitalization and entire volunteer are 1500 affiliates around the world and 49 in Pennsylvania, program. all of which globally fight poverty housing.

“As most people in nonprofits do, we all wear many, many “It kind of works like a franchise; we are each an affiliate hats,” she laughed. “A typical work day can sometimes feel of Habitat International and we carry out the global like you go all the way around the world and back.” mission locally,” explained Siegfried. “We don’t receive any The Lehigh Valley Habitat affiliate celebrated its 25th financial funding from International; each affiliate stands anniversary of serving the Valley in 2014 and reached some alone to support their community based on the funding and significant milestones last year. help we get back from that community.”

They dedicated their 100th home in March of 2014 Most affiliates, like Lehigh Valley, are volunteer-driven. and also had a group of 12 volunteers raise all the funding to allow for “ReStores provide an environmentally and a global village socially responsible way to keep good, reusable build in Costa Rica. materials out of landfills. We accept donations “That was a great of new or gently used building materials and experience for us,” household goods and resell them back to the said Siegfried. “The public.” need is astronomical.

The Lehigh Valley ReStore opened in 2013.

We think poverty “It’s a way for us to sustain our programs,” housing here is bad, said Melissa Siegfried. “Donate and know that but there, they are you’re supporting a good cause!” literally living in not To learn more, visit habitatlvrestore.org. even shacks, just pieces of metal and 1053 Grape Street, Whitehall, PA 18052 • 610-776-7499 tarps.”

-------------------------------------------“Healthy, affordable housing is the foundation for opportunity and for healthy, fulfilled lives.”

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Fundraising is a huge component of how Habitat is able to operate. Throughout the year, they host three signature events: A Toast to Hope, “She Nailed It” Luncheon, and a Polar Plunge.

The Toast to Hope is their signature event, which is a wine and food tasting and silent auction, typically held in November. They held their 10th annual in 2014.

“She Nailed It” is part of their Women Build initiative.

This year will be their third. “We recruit teams of four to fundraise $250 per person or $1,000 per team,” explained Siegfried. “It’s a program that comes from International designed to recruit, educate, and inspire women to break stereotypes.”

Their “Plunge For A Purpose” has been rescheduled to April two years in a row due to Dutch Springs being completely frozen, but Siegfried said that doesn’t deter plungers from attending. They have around 90 signed up so far and that number keeps growing.

Anyone can participate in these events, and what’s more, anyone can donate or volunteer for Habitat, no experience necessary. “Some people think you have to know your way around a hammer and nails, but there are other ways to help,” said Siegfried. “Just call us and we’ll help you find the right fit.”

Every little bit counts. The Habitat LV staff is small, but mighty. There are only 14 total employees, five of which are part-time. “The volunteers are what make it happen,” said Siegfried. In 2014, there were 4,600 volunteer events in the Lehigh Valley with the help of 667 volunteers. Numbers like that have quite the impact throughout neighborhoods in need.

“We target specific neighborhoods,” said Siegfried. “It’s a way for us to have a greater impact from one house and one family at a time to really focusing on full neighborhoods and working on collaborating with other community partners to come together. We see ourselves as a spoke and a wheel for community development.”

Habitat undoubtedly offers life-changing work to its web of workers as well as life-changing moments to deserving families. Each home gets a dedication ceremony upon completion and Siegfried says she’s shed a tear at almost every one. “It’s a chance for the families to thank everyone who’s been involved. Each family is special and unique and we get the chance to get to know them,” said Siegfried.

One family in particular stands out in her mind: “This past year, there was a dedication for an African refugee family and they had family members come from Africa to reunite with them here,” she explained. “During part of the dedication, the family members broke out into song. It

Faith Builders 2013 Blitz Build Volunteers.

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was just the most moving, spiritual moment that they were singing this African song together in harmony. It was very emotional.”

Siegfried hopes people who aren’t as familiar with Habitat’s process will recognize that it’s “a complex model.

The families who receive homes make a huge investment and commitment to being homeowners.” [Please see our sidebar for a breakdown of the complete procedure.]

“Also, if you want to keep your donation local, donate directly to us,” she said. “We don’t get financial support from International, so if you want your money to go to the Valley, keep it in the Valley.”

“And we welcome everybody,” she added, smiling.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley, visit www.habitatlv.org.

So how does Habitat work?

Director of Resource Development for the Lehigh

Valley Habitat affiliate Melissa Siegfried breaks down the process from application to homeownership: Habitat hosts an orientation once or twice a year depending on where we’re building and the funding that we have for it. It’s open to anybody who is interested in learning about it to come and hear about expectations and requirements and what to do to become accepted as a “partner family.”

Three major criteria for qualification: 1. The family has to have a need for safety/ affordable housing. (Low-income families between 35-55% of the area median income.) They have to display that need.

2. They have to have the ability to accept financial responsibility. They must be in a position to make a down payment at closing and pay back a 0% interest mortgage to Habitat. We are the mortgage originators and we collect on all our houses.

3. They must have a willingness to partner. We call them partner families because it is a true partnership.

Per adult, each one puts in 250 sweat equity hours building theirs or others’ houses or at the ReStore.

After orientation, if someone meets all those requirements and they submit a full application by deadline, it goes to a family selection committee which is a volunteer group led by our family services manager to look over all the criteria that comes down from Habitat International. Vetting begins with that committee; they meet with the families through home visits, they check backgrounds, credit scores, and work history. Once they are deemed to be qualified families, it goes to our board to be reviewed and selected, and then they become one of our partner families. At that point, they start getting their hours in and meet with us once a month to ask questions and understand where they are in the process.

They’re assigned their own mentor who is with them throughout the process.

The entire process takes 18-24 months from first application to completion of the home. That time frame really depends on the families and how quickly they get their hours in. There are minimums they must meet each month. Some get it done faster than others. It’s definitely not an easy process; it requires a lot of planning on the family’s part.

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Apple Crunch Pupcakes

Catherine

Recipe courtesy of lolathepitty.com.

Ingredients

• 2 cups water • ¼ cup applesauce • ¼ tsp vanilla extract • 1 egg • 4 tbsp honey • 4 cup whole wheat flour • 1 tbsp baking powder • 1 chopped apple

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix water, applesauce, vanilla, egg, and honey together with a whisk. Combine whole wheat flour and baking powder and stir into wet ingredients. Fold in chopped apples. Spoon mixture into greased baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes.

Are you obsessed with your dog just like me? Do you care about what they eat and the ingredients in their food? Do all the chemicals and ingredients that you can’t even pronounce on the back of their food concern you? I like the idea of homemade dog treats specifically for that reason—you know exactly what that treat is made of.

These were my first shot at a homemade treat for dogs; they were extremely quick and easy. I put in a little bit less than the four cups of flour; it was just so much flour! I also ended up baking mine for about 11 minutes less than the directions call for. My picture is definitely not as nice as the one in the original recipe, but that’s the beauty of dog treats ... they don’t care!

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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL For all Slatington Library information, visit our website at www.slatelibrary.com.

The library is raffling off a “Ready for Spring Lottery Basket” which contains over $50 in lottery tickets. Tickets are $2 apiece. The winner will be drawn April 1.

The library will be hosting The Sweet Spot diabetes lecture series. It will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. March’s topic is “25 Ways to Control Type 2 Diabetes.” It will be presented by Edward Bechtel R.Ph. on Wednesday, March 25. The lecture series is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. The library has the PA-40 basic form and its instruction book. We will not get any federal forms, but we will gladly help you download them from the IRS website.

The library’s preschool story time will begin again on Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. Lynne Fedorcha will be our new presenter. Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills and help your child gain self-discipline in an environment where he/she becomes familiar with limits and expectations.

Our preschool story time promotes listening, speaking, respect for others, and an appreciation for and enjoyment of books.

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The library is holding a $1/bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books, anything you can fit in a bag is $1.

The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

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

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The Lisa Scheler and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center Lehigh Carbon Community College (Schnecksville) All proceeds benefit the Jennifer L. Snyder Memorial Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund of the Lehigh Carbon Community Foundation

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•Arbonne •The Dining Dog •Lily Beans Bowtique •Mary’s Shelter (Sheltering women and their children) •Mia Bella Gourmet Candies •My Favorite Inspirations (children’s hair accessories & tutus) •Origami Owl •Pampered Chef •Pawsome Healthy Treats •Scentsy •Tastefully Simple •Thirtyone gifts •Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley and more!

Bingo

Doors open at noon. Games begin at 1 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Includes 20 games of bingo and 5 special games. Only 225 tickets will be sold.

Door prizes. Bring an item for our furry friends and receive an extra door prize tickets.

•Longaberger baskets and other Longaberger items.

•Vera Bradley, Coach and other popular brands!

Raffle drawing at and additional cost. Dabblers will be on sale for $2 each. Seating is on first-come, first-served basis. Food and beverages will be sold by CulinArt Dining Services. No outside food or beverages permitted.

For event tickets, sponsorship donations and information please contact: Jane Wilchak - 610-799-1929 - jwilchak@lccc.edu Pam Keer - 610-657-7850 - pangel@ptd.net You may also purchase tickets online at www.lccc.edu/foundation.

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The Home Improvement Issue Welcome to our humble abode ... the Gazette staff reflects on what makes their homes a fun place to live.

M

y house is very old and we have many interesting details in it, particularly a dumbwaiter.

Unfortunately we don’t use the dumbwaiter—it currently serves as a cabinet with shelves holding our dishes—but it’s still a pretty cool thing to have.

—CS

O

ne of the cool things about living in an old farmhouse from the 1800s is that there are so many interesting architectural design elements that are not used in homes today. In my house, there is a narrow hidden stairway up to the back bedroom. The stairway is closed off with a door, but allows quick access to and from the “master bedroom” to the kitchen. I really love the ease of access to the upstairs from either end of the house. Plus, the small steps that lead up to it open to reveal rearranged my bedroom a little cubbyhole, which is possibly (or rather, emptied it would be my favorite feature.

—AW more accurate) before I left for college and when I came back for spring break my sophomore year, my dad had finally completed constructing a beautiful custommade and hand-crafted bookcase for the little nook by the door. (My dad’s a wizard. His handiwork was featured on the cover of our Home Improvement issue last year). I am absolutely in love with it and will miss it dearly when I eventually move out.

—DT

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live in a fairly nondescript (but nice!) townhouse. One of the features I like is the balcony off of our bedroom. It’s great for reading or watching a baseball game on my iPad. Unfortunately, I don’t get to spend much time on it these days.

—JK

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If you are planning a home renovation, remember to find ways to recycle the older pieces you are replacing. Even if you cannot use old kitchen cabinets, someone else might have the perfect place for them. Many websites exist to help you find a new home for your previously-loved items like freecycle.org, craigslist.org, or Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations. See page 46 for a fresh idea on repurposing old furniture!

DO IT YOURSELF

It’s never too late to start adding fabulous additions to your home. These creative and simple ideas are possible even for the ergalilektriphobes (those with a fear of power tools). Try your hand at getting crafty with these ideas:

Frosted Glass Are you looking for

Crazy For Cork Backsplash As if we needed another reason to drink

more wine ... put those old wine corks to use as a creative backsplash to any wall.

They are sure to be a conversation starter and will add a unique touch to any room.

More information to get started can be found at www. createcraftlove. com/diy-wine-corkbacksplash.

—CS

a little extra privacy somewhere in your home but don’t want to sacrifice your coveted natural light? Frosting your own glass is extremely easy and very low in cost. A great website for instructions and supplies is www. h g t v. c o m / d e s i g n / decorating/windowtreatments/how-tofrost-glass-windows.

—CS

UPGRADE

Even if the home of your dreams isn’t in your future, it’s easier than ever to make little improvements that will make your house feel like a palace. Try these: • Build a Little Free Library (littlefreelibrary. org) for your neighbors to enjoy. The “take a book, return a book” initiative started in 2009.

• Utilize fake drawers by turning them into hiding spots for additional outlets.

• Replace your house numbers with a more modern font to give it an edgy, updated look.

• More ideas can be found at www.buzzfeed. com/peggy/insanely-clever-upgrades-youshould-make-to-your-home.—DT

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Local Restaurant & Charity Partner To Help Families

[P] L-R: Denise Macalush, Chris Hankee, Bill Hankee, Jim Macalush, and Katie Macalush.

Submitted by BILL HANKEE Since 2013, Katie’s Macalush Family Restaurant has been receiving donations from customers to support the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund in its effort to provide gas gift cards to families. The Giant Gas Gift Cards support families who must travel for ongoing specialized medical care.

Katie’s has a red container at the check-out area all year long where customers can deposit change or bills to support the gas card program.

During the month of August, the Macalush Family Restaurant sponsors “Katie’s Gas Card Round-Up” where families have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful meal and great hospitality.

Guests also are asked to make a donation of any amount and place their name or a message on a pin-up to be taped to the wall for all to see. The

“Gas Card Round Up” and the small red bucket have produced enough money to provide over 10,000 miles of driving for families in need.

The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund Giant Gas Card Program has generated over 377,000 miles to support families through several health care providers. The program is funded through many local businesses, individuals, and events.

Bill, Chris, and Kyle Hankee of the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund are humbled by the generosity they have witnessed in our community.

They are very proud of Katie’s customers for the effort they are putting forth to help strangers.

The Hankee Family knows this giving nature has always existed in our area but have felt it personally since the loss of Krysta in 2007.

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Master Gardener Training Submitted by KELLY BOND

The Penn State Extension Master Gardener program in Lehigh and Northampton Counties will be training a new class of volunteers this fall. The program provides 40 hours of horticultural training for citizens that have an interest in gardening, a willingness to learn more, and a strong desire to make a difference in the community. The new training program will begin the week of August 18 and continue on subsequent Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through mid-December.

Classes will be split between the Lehigh and Northampton County Cooperative Extension offices in Dorneyville and outside Nazareth. After training, volunteers are able to engage in a number of projects in the Lehigh Valley to promote gardenbased education for adults and children. Examples of gardening projects and programs include designing and installing demonstration pollinator gardens, working in community gardens, and organizing educational workshops that address such topics as composting, invasive plants, and vegetable gardening. Those interested in this volunteer program should call 610- 391-9840 by Friday, March 20 to receive an application packet. An information session will be held Tuesday, May 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT Have you laid down your judgemental stones at the foot of the cross yet? The Lenten Series this year will be “The Journey of Stones.” Services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. A Lenten meal will be shared each week before the service at 5:45 p.m.

On March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. will be a Soup & Salad dinner. The meal consists of two bowls of soup, salad, bread, drink, and dessert. Adults are $7 and six to 12-year-olds are $3.50. Your choice of soup are ham and bean, chicken pot pie, and potato. If you ordered soup ahead, please remember to pick it up. Soups are available for pre-order at $5 per quart. Contact Sharleen at 610767-1682 to order. Deadline is March 7. Mark your calendars for the next senior lunch on March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be no clothing giveaway in March. Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. AWANA Club is held each Sunday at 6 p.m. for three to 12-year-olds. Youth group for 13 to 25-year-olds at 7:30 p.m. We would like to remind you of our different Bible Studies held on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., Monday mornings at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Be sure to check out our website and Facebook for dates on fundraisers, such as hoagies, pierogies,

and dinners. We continue to collect cell phones, used ink cartridges, aluminium cans, Turkey Hill milk caps, and used clothing. All items may be dropped off and place on the porch. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.

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Maroon 5’s #1 Furry Fan The Adam Levine-driven (and massively popular) Maroon 5 has a huge fan in a Valley native—who’s also a German Shepherd.

Shelby of Bethlehem loves singing in the car about as much as the next person, but her jam is the band’s latest hit, “Animals.” Her parents, Christie Jephson and Brian Nicas, caught her howling along with Levine on a car ride and posted it to YouTube. Since Feb. 8, the clip has amassed almost 500,000 views. After being picked up by Time.com and iHeartRadio, Shelby howled herself right into viral internet fame.

As originally reported by the Express-Times, the engaged couple is using the buzz to advocate for animal rescue: "When we first brought Shelby home, she was extremely timid and quiet; it was weeks before we even heard her bark. Now, her voice has been heard by hundreds of thousands of people," Jephson said in statement. "Rescuing an animal is saving a life, and Shelby's second chance is certainly worth singing about."

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Submitted by MICHELLE RABER Thanks to all who have contributed to the 2015 building fund to date. We are still participating in the Turkey Hill “moo cap” fundraiser program. If you drink Turkey Hill milk, save the caps with the cow sticker on them and call 610-760-0300 so we can pick them up.

The brewery bus trip has sold out. Tickets are still available for the “3 Pocono Winery” bus trip on June 12. For more information on our bus trips, exercise programs, summer swim program including lifeguard classes, or summer employment opportunities, go to www. nlcommunitycenter.com.

The next public/board Northern Lehigh Community Center meeting is March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Company (upstairs).

Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool Receives Grant

Submitted by SAL SOMMA The swimming pool is pleased to acknowledge the receipt of a $2,500 grant from the Henry L.

Mickley/Mable S. Fravel Charitable Trust. The money will go towards repairing the baby pool water fountain this coming spring.

On March 24, the NL Swimming Pool Association will hold its annual Board of Directors reorganization meeting in the faculty room at the NL Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in being a member or helping the association is encouraged to attend. In addition, any suggestions to improve the pool facility would be greatly appreciated.

Home Fire—Lost Everything—Thank You

Submitted by RAY SILFIES I would like to give a word of thanks to all family friends, neighbors, and Lehigh Township Police and Fire Departments for their help and assistance December 7, 2014 in what was the worst day in my life. A special thank you to my mother and grandmother, Bob “the Mower” Man, Hometown Mtn. View, and the Lehigh Township Lions Club and Lioness Club, and the Red Cross.

Your help was greatly appreciated. And Lynn, thank you. Also Becker Homes, Carl, David, and Rita, for working with me. If I missed anyone, thank you all again. RIP Tigger. Sincerely, Ray Silfies, Walnutport PA.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church News

Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM The Burn Bright Tour featuring Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey from American Idol will be at Bethany Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission and $23 the day of the concert.

Tickets are available on itickets.com or at the church office.

Danny Gokey Cord of Three Women’s Ministry classes begin Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. They are held in the café/chapel area of the Ministry Center.

Classes offered are Breathe, Beautiful Mess, or Conversation Peace.

Financial Peace University begins Sunday, March 15 at 4 p.m. and continues every week until May 17. Learn God’s ways of handling money with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Cost is $100 per couple/single. Call the church office for details.

55+ Senior Event—The Hinkle Family, Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in the Ministry Center. If you enjoy gospel music, you won’t want to miss this.

Bring a finger food to share after the concert. Free will offering will be received.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610-767-1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.

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on training. To become a volunteer or to request more information, contact Peggy Cicchinelli at 570-325-3566 (peggyhhtlc@juno.com) or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 (elshhtlc1@gmail.com).

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Happy Birthday Heidelberg

Submitted by ROBIN KOCH Heidelberg Union Church at 5187 Irvin Rd. in Slatington will celebrate its 275th birthday on March 22. Representatives from Penn Northeast Conference and Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA will participate. Dinner to follow, reservations required. Contact Sheri Hausman at 610-440-0648.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Spring Basket Social

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT Come out and support the upcoming Spring Basket Social to be held at the LT Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville Sunday, March 29. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. This will be the society's 12th annual Basket Social and, as in the past, there will be plenty of baskets, gift cards, and a "special value" table. Drawings begin at 4 p.m. Winners will be notified if not present.

Featured on the "special value" table this year will be a unique colorful handmade quilt. This quilt dates back to the 1930s and is hand-sewn with needle and thread The kitchen will be open in the afternoon, so come for lunch too.

You can support the historical society and have an enjoyable afternoon when you can meet friends and neighbors and chat. You just might win a basket too. Proceeds benefit maintenance of the LT Historical Centre and St. Paul's Schoolhouse.

If anyone would like to donate cash, gift card, or an item, contact a member of the LT Historical Society or bring the item to the fire company by

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If you desire any information or have donations for the society, please call the historical centre at 610-440-0151 and leave a message.

Heritage Center Continues Antique Toy Display

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Heritage Center at 410 Delaware Avenue is currently displaying antique toys in their Feature Room. The center is officially open Wednesday through Saturday. Hours each day are given on a recording at 610-824-6954. There may be someone there at other times. If the front door is unlocked, come in. Admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.

Free Community Luncheon

Submitted by LYNN HAAB St. John’s Lutheran Church of Slatington will be holding a free community luncheon Sunday, March 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the fourth free community luncheon since September. The menu will include a variety of soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages. St. John’s is located at 40 Second Street in Slatington. All are welcome. Reservations are preferred, but walkins are welcome. To make your reservation, please call the church office at 610-767-6361.

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Come for lunch and try your luck.

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The Fun Begins Saturday, March 21st at 1:00 p.m.

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LCCC Spring Job Fair

Submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a Spring Job Fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 in the Lisa Scheller and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center (CSC) at the college’s main campus in Schnecksville. LCCC students and alumni are encouraged to attend.

The public is also invited. Please bring resumes and wear professional attire as local and regional employers will be available to discuss full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship opportunities.

Employers may register at http://bit.ly/14qdFq1. Employer profiles will become available on March 16 at the same link in the “Job Seeker” section.

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

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redeeming qualities by the end of AMC’s smash hit series, at least Jesse had the decency to show remorse and a desire to leave the biz in his rearview mirror—leaving me cheering when he finally did.

Spike | Buffy the Vampire Slayer Played by James Marsters

Best Bad Boys of TV (continued)

Just in case you missed our last issue, let’s refresh: You gotta love a good bad boy. That quintessential television character always seems two-dimensional on the page until they get fleshed out into living, breathing, brooding boys who don’t want your heart but you’re still compelled to yank it from your chest and give it to them anyway. It’s up to the actors who play them to let their softer side show through just enough to make you love/ hate them and look forward to the next time they grace your screen.

I shuffled through my long list of favorite shows in my head and realized that almost every single one had one of those leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding, look-me-in-the-eyes-andswoon kind of guys. So POP is going to be broken into segments and we’re going to explore this topic for the next couple issues. (Because I said so.)

Last issue we covered characters from AMC’s megahit The Walking Dead, as well as ‘90s classic Boy Meets World and ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

Next up:

The baddest bad around, or so Spike was prone to think. He rolled into Sunnydale in the second season as the latest thorn in the slayer’s side and finished the series as her greatest champion.

The complete role reversal was a fun journey to watch, especially since William the Bloody was a vamp without a soul and still managed to fall for the one woman who, on more than one occasion, tried to drive a stake through his heart and in so doing, shot an arrow straight through mine. Angel who?

Jess Mariano | Gilmore Girls Played by Milo Ventimiglia

Jesse Pinkman | Breaking Bad Played by Aaron Paul

Jesse broke bad alright, the very instant he decided to let Walter White sweep him up in a blue haze of thug deals and crystal meth production.

A drug-dealing addict, Jesse was kind of a low life to begin with and Walt didn’t exactly help matters much—instead, he turned him into a murderer.

While his literal partner-in-crime had next to no

Jess, the sarcastic, quick-tongued foil to good Gilmore girl Rory, threw viewers into an unfortunate triangle in the second season of the WB’s darling mother/daughter drama. Dreamboat Dean was no match for Jess’ literary witticisms and the way he seemed to just know Rory, better than she even knew herself. He was the only one to pull her out of her I-stole-a-boat funk when he called her out on dating the type of guy they used to mock (lookin’ at you, Huntzberger). His character arc was made all the more poignant when we saw what Rory didn’t—how he so desperately wanted to be the type of man she deserved and just couldn’t find his way to becoming that man until it was too late.

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Penn State Extension To Offer Food Safety ServSafe® Certification

Submitted by KELLY BOND The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) requires that every retail food service operation have at least one employee who holds a “nationally recognized food safety manager certification” such as ServSafe®. All individuals seeking to receive and maintain certification are required to pass a certification exam every five years.

The ServSafe® course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the exam. After attending the ServSafe® class (first day) and passing the proctored, multiple-choice exam (second day) with a score of 75% or higher, participants will receive a ServSafe® certificate, which meets the PDA requirement for food safety certification.

A certification class will be offered Wednesday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Certification exam will take place Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The registration fee for certification is $175, which includes the book, study guide, and exam.

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They will take place at Penn State Extension– Lehigh County, Lehigh County Agricultural Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Room 104, Allentown, PA 18104.

For further information about workshop content and schedule, contact the Extension Office at 610391-9840.

Palmerton Historical Society Resumes Meetings

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN After a "winter break," the Palmerton Area Historical Society is resuming its meetings on the second Monday of each month. The subject of the Monday, March 9 meeting will be "Show and Tell." Members and guests are urged to bring one or more antiques or unusual items to see whether other members of the audience can identify them. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Knight's Gallery of the Palmerton Library with a short business session, followed by the program. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.

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Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration This May Submitted by ANNE MARIE FITZPATRICK The Jim Thorpe Area Council will be sponsoring their 20th annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century.”

The festivities start off Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. with a Native American Tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum along with Don Wild Eagle, John Thorpe (Grandson), Ernie La Pointe (Sitting Bulls Great Grandson), (Carlisle Guests and Native Americans). At 11 a.m., our Olympian Cross Country and Track teams will carry the lighted torch from the monument to the Jim Thorpe High

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School Stadium to light the Olympic Torch for the Special Olympic Track and Field Competition and then down 903 to the Heights, down Opera House Hill, and then down Broadway to Josiah White Park for the lighting of our Olympic Torch.

The Varsity cheerleaders will stretch a ribbon across Broadway in front of the County of Carbon Court House prior to the arrival of the runners.

Medals will be awarded to the team and coach and the resolution that Rep. Doyle Heffley had the Pennsylvania House pass declaring that May 16, 2015 has been named “James Francis Thorpe Day” in the Commonwealth will be read. Town dignitaries will also be invited to honor this occasion with their presence.

A large birthday cake will be presented and cut, and pieces sold as part of the festivities for the weekend.

Many great craft vendors and lots of good food will be available all weekend. For more information, contact Anne Marie Fitzpatrick, event coordinator, at 570-325-9281.

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Indianland Garden Club Begins New Year

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Submitted by KAREN HEIN The Northampton Area Public Library at 1615 Laubach Ave. in Northampton will be hosting a seminar, “Maximizing your Social Security Benefits.” The seminar will be presented by Shane Davis of New York Life Insurance Co. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. There will be time after the program to ask the presenter questions. To register for the event, call the library at 610-262-7537 or send an email to khein@northamptonapl.org.

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Touch of Dutch 16 Matz, 1961 Mer waare yuscht imme Schtor, wo sie uns so ‘n lekdrik Ding verkaufe hen wolle fer Messere scharefe. In Englisch deet mer saage, „an electric knife sharpener“. Was es doch net Sache gebt!

Zu mir iss nix besser als noch, as der gut alt Schleifschtee, wo ich awwer gott-schtraeflich ghasst hab fer drehe deheem uff die Bauerei, wo der Paepp als Sens, Messere, adder so Dinge scharefe hot wolle. Es hen als viel Dinge gschareft sei misse Yaahre zerick un alles iss gschareft warre bei Hand.

Schwetze vun scharefe, do waare aa als die Miehlschtee zu scharefe. Des waar aa en Handwarrich an sich selwert. Yuscht katzlich hen mer gheert, as deel Leit, yo so schur aa als die Kaffimiehl fert genumme hen fer scharefe. Des waare aa en Handwarrich, as yuscht der Blackschmidt gut verschtanne hot.

Schwetze nau vun Maahle, des sin yo so viel Dinge als gemaahle warre graad deheem. Mer hen yuscht gheert, as deel Leit als Gnoche gmaahle hen fer der Hinkle fiedere. Vun sellem weess ich nix, awwer wann eens vun eich dutt, seid so gut un losst mich wisse! Was fer ‚n Maahl-maschien hen sie ghatt fer des do? Hot noch ebber so ‚n Maahlmaschien? Ich wunner, eb so ‚n Maschien aa oft gschareft sei hot misse? Mer deet so denke. Hen sie

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-Florence Baver March 16, 1961 We were just in a store where they wanted to sell us electric gadget to sharpen knives. In English we would say, “an electric sharpener.” What things are still developed! Nothing is still better to me than the good old grindstone which I, however, God-punishably hated to turn at home on the farm where my dad wanted to sharpen the scythes, the knives and the like. [Apparently, Florence thought the old fashioned grindstone was still the best way to sharpen knives and the like, iff you were not the one that had to turn the crank handle!] There were many things that needed to be sharpened years ago and everything was sharpened by hand.

Speaking of sharpening, there were also the millstones to sharpen. This was a skill in and of itself. Just a short time ago we heard that many

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Call 610-767-9600. people just as certainly also took the coffee grinder away to sharpen. That was also a skill that only the blacksmiths understood well.

Speaking now of grinding, yes, there were so many things that were always ground at home. We just heard that many people always ground bones for chicken feed. I know nothing about that, but if one of you does, please be so kind and let me know.

What type of grinding machine did they have to do that? Does anyone have such a grinding machine?

I wonder if such a machine often needed to be sharpened. One would think so. Was the ground bones feed able to make the chickens lay better or had it just kept them healthy? I bet if we could look around the old sheds on the farms, that such things would be found. Is this just old trivia? [No], gold to the people growing up today, not money in the pocket, but wealth in their learning.

[Answers to Florence’s questions about grinding bones for chicken feed can be found on the internet at: www.wikihow.com/Grind-Bones. Use a meat grinder to grind the bones. (They were normally used for preparing hamburger or sausage meat.)

Use only soft pliable bones from poultry, rabbits or rodents, and do not use any thicker than your thumb.

Regarding the benefits of ground bone feed: it would provide needed calcium for the chicken’s health and also enhance it egg-laying ability, since calcium is required in egg shell formation.]

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She has played four years of varsity soccer, basketball, and track and field. Emily has been awarded with an Honorable Mention as an all-league defender in soccer her junior year and she was also her team’s MVP in soccer that year. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking, hanging out with her friends, and playing with her dog, Daisy. She plans to attend Moravian College for Nursing and will hopefully play soccer there. She’d like to become a Nurse Practitioner later in life.

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EVENTS All You Can Eat Breakfast 3/22 at American Legion Auxiliary Oplinger-Hower Post 899 (1140 Municipal Rd. Walnutport PA, 18088) 8-11:30 a.m. Adults $8, children 5-11 $4, under 5 free. Buffet Style: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, home fries w/ onions, pancakes, and SOS. Desserts purchased separately. (3/19) All-You-Can-Eat Ham & Dandelion Dinner at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Trachsville will be held 3/28 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, meal included. Limited tickets, call early: 610-681-5200 or 610-6815403. (3/5) American Legion Auxiliary Filling Sale: Filling in 1 or 2 lb. containers / $3.50/lb. Last day to order 3/25. Pick-up 3/28 at 2 p.m. Oplinger-Hower Post 899, 1140 Municipal Rd. Walnutport, PA 18088. Filling made fresh 3/28. For more info or to place orders, call Tina at 610-739-4546.

(3/19) Cherryville Bus Trips 2015: Thursday, April 16, Abie’s Irish Rose at Hunterdon Hills, Hampton, NJ. 9:30 a.m. Chyv; 10 a.m. Redner’s Market/ Northamtpon. Meal & Show, 6 p.m. home. Call 610-264-1994 for more info.

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Citizens Fire Co #1 Slatedale Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese Auction, Saturday, March 7, 4 to 8 p.m. Adults: $7, Children: (4 to 12) $4, Under 3: Free. Carry-out: $6. For tickets, call 610-760-9652 or tickets at the door.

Had enough of winter? Say goodbye to “old man winter” on the first full day of spring! Celebrate with us at Austreibungs Fest (Winter Vanquish Festival) on March 22. We are blessed to once again have the ever outstanding Walter Groller providing first-rate entertainment. Don’t forget your dancing shoes. Meal includes: Karl Ehmer wursts, potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans, unlimited beverages, and dessert. Numerous door and special prizes will be awarded. Once again, the location is the Goodwill Fire Co. in Germansville. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and entertainment begins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person ($30 at the door). This event is very popular. Don’t be left out; order your tickets now! Send a check to: Pastorius Home Asso., PO Box 66, Germansville, PA 18053.

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For more info: 610-767-1822 or 610-767-6981. (3/5) Penny Party at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington Saturday, March 7. Doors open at noon, drawing at 1 p.m.

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With all of the cold weather we have been having, thinking about spring and planting season is one thing that has helped get me through one of the coldest winters in my memory bank. I love this idea of recycling unwanted furniture outside in the garden. No, I am not talking about putting your old hopper outside and filling it with plants, but why not a dresser? It’s spacious, classy, and a great way to save that furniture from the dumpster or fire pit, at least for a few more years.

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Step 5: It’s now time to fill the drawers with potting soil or dirt and position them slightly open in a tiered pattern. Once you have your plants in place, you won’t want to move them around too much, so make sure your drawers are just the way you want them.

Step 6: Let’s plant! Some great options are colorful plants like morning glories, geraniums, hanging plants, and herbs. [Completed images with caption: Courtesy of www. goodhousekeeping.com.]

Enjoy a few seasons with a unique garden planter that is sure to be a conversation piece! will last a while longer with a bit of protection.

The plastic will also help hold in some of the moisture when you water your plants.

Do you have an item (or a collection of Step 4: At this point, you will want to place items) that you are looking to recycle? bricks in the back of your dresser as well as Send a picture of your products over toward the back of the drawers to help balance and I just might use them in a future the weight. The dressers will become frontproject! Pictures should be emailed to heavy as they are filled with dirt. Three or four awanamaker@townandcountrygazette. bricks per drawer will help. This will also help com. Please be sure to include your name you use less potting soil as you fill the drawers and contact info. with bricks.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine Service...............26 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................39 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc..............................40 B. Biechy Construction Co............40 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................35 Becker Homes.................................46 Bethany Wesleyan Church............33 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc............................49 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............45 Campton Funeral...........................29 Carbon Builders’ Assoc.................38 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................41 Cherryville Pizza & Pub................52 Chris’ Computer Customware.......4 Cindy’s Deli.....................................16 Citizen’s Fire Co..............................26 Clean Sweep........................ 12, 35, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming..................................27 Country Garden...............................3 Crystal Vision Center.....................24 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...13 Eberhardt Motors...........................11 Eugene Hankee...............................39 Everett Chiropractic.......................24 Family Practice................................25 Frey & Co.........................................16 Friedens Fire - Filling....................17 Friedens UCC - Soup.......................3 GD Shupp Home Repairs.............49 George Bensing Funeral Home.....7 Good Shepherd..............................32 Green Eagle Marketplace.............16 Hassler Roofing..............................37 Home Helpers.................................23 Jack Follweiler’s Garage................48 Jerusalem Lutheran.......................32 J.I.N.K. Fashion...............................27 Keller Williams Real Estate..........18 Kornfeind’s........................................5 Kresge...............................................42 Kuhns Chiropractic........................22 Lappawinzo Fish & Game............13 Larry’s Antiques...............................9 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal............. 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor................................36 LNC Tax Services. LLC....................7 LV Sportsman Show.........................6

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