Town & Country March 6

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From the Editor’s Desk

Joe Korba

This is our annual Home Improvement edition and I think it’s the best one we’ve done yet. I expect you do-ityourself folks will enjoy our spread on page 40 and the other home repair and improvement tips in this issue.

Our cover features the fine work of Danielle Tepper, my Gazette comrade’s, father. I can only aspire to one day have the talent to reach that level of home improvement virtuosity— my “improvements” tend to be of the more improvisational variety. My fiancé can attest that I once repaired a bookcase using an empty wine bottle as a tack hammer, which is both dangerous and stupid, but it got the job done. My “tool kit” consists of a roll of duct tape.

Most of the homes my lady and I are looking at on our endless real estate search need some kind of work—mostly basement finishing, which she seems to think I possess the skills to complete for some unknown reason. Regardless, I know that these types of publications always help me when attempting to fix something around my place.

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Putting this edition together reminded me of some sage advice from The Red Green Show, the sketch comedy show that used to run on PBS when I was a kid: “If they don’t find you handsome, at least let them find you handy.” I hope you guys enjoy this one, as always.

Contents:

Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 14 - Blue Mountain’s Best Pg. 18 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 20 - Favorite Rest. Contest Pg. 30 - Pet Page Pg. 31 - Puzzle Page Pg. 44 - Extra Point Pg. 47 - Classifieds

Before

After

On the Cover

Danny Tepper is a skilled craftsman who has spent the majority of his life working for New Jersey Transit. He showed an interest in woodworking as early as high school and has done major renovations and construction projects (decks, paver walkways, additions, etc) on his homes throughout the years, all with his own two hands. He resides in Nazareth with his wife and two daughters.

—Photo by Danielle S. Tepper

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Oldies Dance Scheduled

Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN Dust off those dancing shoes and get ready for a fun evening; the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is sponsoring an Oldies Dance on Saturday, April 5 at the Northampton Community Center. The $30 ticket for this fundraiser will include a hot buffet from 6 to 7:30 p.m., soda, beer, and wine served throughout the evening, and live music performed by Desire from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. A basket raffle will add to the evening’s festivities.

All proceeds from the ticket sales and the raffle will be donated to the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds used to extend learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences for Northampton Area School District students. For tickets, please contact Paulette at 610-509-8173 or Barry at 610-767-9098 before the March 28 deadline. No tickets will be sold at the door. The dance is open to everyone over 21 years of age.

Any individual or business interested in being a sponsor of this fundraiser or in donating a basket for the raffle, please contact Paulette.

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Power Of Purple Meeting

Submitted by SHARI NOCTOR All cancer survivors and their caregivers, all current and future teams, all committees, and the general public are invited to attend the “Power of Purple” meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Community’s auditorium at 3000 Fellowship Dr. in Whitehall. This energized meeting is to kick-off the Relay for Life of Whitehall, which will be held June 20 and 21 at the Whitehall High School Football Field. This event includes all the residents and businesses in the Allentown, Catasauqua, Northampton, and Whitehall-Coplay School Districts. Please come join the fun and help people stay well, fight back, and find cures. You won’t be disappointed. For more information, contact Gretchen at 610-2664013.

St. John’s Friendly Fifties Meeting

Submitted by KAREN SEREMULA St. John's Friendly Fifties will meet on Monday, March 10 at 1 p.m. in the church's social hall at 1343 Newport Ave. in Northampton. The “Hinkle Family's Music with a Purpose” show will be the entertainment. If Northampton schools are delayed or closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for March 17.

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Meet the Staff

What would your dream home look like?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I’ve always wanted to live in an old school Spanish Colonial style house on the crowded streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Honestly, I don’t really care what it looks like, as long as it’s somewhere in the Caribbean, has a room overlooking the city for me to write in, and is within a half hour of the beach.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: I would like to live in a nice country home, just outside of a quaint small town. It should have a large yard (but not too large, since I will have to mow it after all) and plenty of trees for shade in the summer. As for the house itself, it shouldn’t be too big but a nice inbetween size. Oh, and a garage too. No more car scraping in the mornings!

Alice Wanamaker, Publishing Assistant: Even as I settle into my thirties, I can’t imagine settling down. My dream home (similar to the one pictured here) is one that allows me to travel, yet stay comfortable in my own space. Being relatively small, this home on wheels comes with a great benefit - no mortgage! Small homes are also environmentally friendly, easy to keep clean and really cute!

Danielle Tepper, Publishing Assistant: I’ve done a lot of thinking about this over the years.

I want a house that’s taller rather than wider. I want a library loft with a small spiral staircase (not quite like the one pictured, but close). A wrap-around porch with a hammock for reading outside in the spring/fall. Huge trees everywhere, with a tree house and tire swing for my kids. A big stone fireplace. A finished basement and attic.

And I’ve always had a thing for Victorian-style turrets. Absolutely MUST be near the ocean. Most importantly, if I ever do wind up in this dream house, I’m never leaving it.

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: My dream home would be a small Cape Cod home along one of the most beautiful beaches in the world; not sure where that is, but I would want it to be overlooking the sandy beaches and water 24 hours/7 days a week. Quiet, relaxed, peaceful surroundings. Dream. Dream big!

Tyler Trumbauer, Staff Writer: My dream home would be located in a warm climate area, which I think everyone wants right now. It would have a larger-than-normal backyard. It would have a sunken living room and also a two-car garage. I would also enjoy having a grand and windy stair case that is located right in the front room by the front door. Additionally, a man cave would be the icing on the cake for my dream home.

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Local Resident To Sing At Carnegie Hall Submitted by HOUGHTON COLLEGE Kunkletown, Pa. resident Rebekah Ahner will be performing at the world famous Carnegie Hall as part of the National Sacred Honors Choir sponsored by Houghton College on Sunday, March 9 in New York City. The performance will be in the historic Stern Auditorium at 2 p.m. located at 881 7th Ave, New York, NY. Tickets can be purchased through the Carnegie Hall box office or by visiting www.carnegiehall.org. A reception will be held immediately following the concert at 4 p.m. An RSVP for the reception is not necessary.

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Rebekah is a sophomore Biology major currently attending Houghton College in New York. She is the daughter of Ross and Robbi (Kuehner) Ahner and a 2012 graduate of Palmerton Area High School.

“There is no more venerated hall in the world than Carnegie. It is both an honor and a sacred trust,” commented Dr. Stephen Plate, Dean and Director of the Greatbatch School of Music at Houghton College.

The national Sacred Honors Choir is composed of hundreds of Christian musicians from six countries and across the U.S. These performers represent both professional and collegiate choirs and will be partnering with a professional New York symphony orchestra and feature the work of Houghton College faculty, students and distinguished alumni.

Selections of music to be featured will include Mozart Requiem, Beethoven Piano Fantasy Op. 80 and a new commission by Houghton College composer David Davies, Cantate Domino.

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Rotary Club Makes Donation to Library Submitted by SAL SOMMA On February 20, Ron Williams of the Rotary Club of Slatington along with Gary Fedorcha, Rotary District 7430 Gov. Elect, presented a check for $4,500 to Doris Smith of the Slatington Library. The grant, which was a combination grant from the Rotary Club of Slatington and Rotary District 7430, will be used for needed upgrades to computer software, screens, and projectors, and document cameras, flip cameras and riser equipment.

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

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 p.m.

-7 p.m. (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610-262-2077.

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 p.m.

•Country Western Line & Partner Dancing, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Dancing and Lessons. Vigilant Fire Hall. FMI: 610-760-1917 •Rotary Club, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI 484-951-2468.

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

•American Legion Aux. Slatington at Legion 7:30 p.m.

(1st Thurs.) FMI 610-760-1098.

•Zumba, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. FMI 610760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting.

3rd Thursday. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown.

FMI: 610-264-2979.

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

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI: 610217-4321.

•Mom, Pop and Tot class – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/group activities - FMI 610-502-2990 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. – 12 p.m.

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•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-8476.

•Pilates, Northampton Rec. Center 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Mats are provided first come first served.

FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@ rcn.com •Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every 4th Sat. from 7 - 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown.

FMI 610-437-3700

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

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

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

•Bingo, SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, 12 p.m.

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

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

•Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 p.m - 8:30 p.m. FMI 610262-9010.

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm 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, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m FMI 484-287-5217.

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

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

•TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610-8522976.

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

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

•Zumba Gold Class, Vigilant Fire Co. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. FMI: 610-760-0300 •Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 a.m. -11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, •Youth Yoga (grades 7-12) NL Middle School 2:15-3:00. FMI: 610-760-0300

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. - 7:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:307:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon & AA meetings, 6:30-7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601 •Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

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Community Calendar

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

•Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. FMI: 610-7600300.

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. - 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.

•Line Dancing at LV Active Life Center every second Weds. from 1 - 4 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. FMI 610-437-3700

Thursday, March 6

•The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center.

“Wacky Key Contest” FMI: 610432-8286.

Saturday, March 8

•Spring Craft Fair, Northampton Community College. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI: 610-861-5088.

•Forgotten Felines cat and kitten adoptions, 9645 Hamilton Blvd. 1:30 – 4 p.m.

FMI: 610-737-4057.

at St. John’s Lutheran Church nursery room 40 2nd St. Slatington. FMI: 610-704-7197.

•Northampton AARP meeting, Northampton Community Center 12 p.m. FMI: 610-2629182.

•Northampton Area Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 13

Sunday, March 9

•Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143 (Decatur St.), New Tripoli. 6-8 p.m. FREE clothes for the family. FMI: 610-298-8000.

Monday, March 10

•Sweet Life Dessert Comedy Theatre featuring Scott Davis.

Bethany Wesleyan Church, 7 p.m. Tickets: 610-767-1239.

•Camp Papillion pet adoption day at Tractor Supply, Rt. 209 Brodheadsville. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FMI: 570-420-0450.

•Freelance workshop, Northampton Area Public Library. 1 p.m. FMI: 610-2627537.

•Lehigh Township Historical Society monthly meeting, LT Historical Centre, Indian Trail Park, Pennsville, 7 p.m. FMI 610-767-5989.

•St. John’s Friendly Fifties meeting, St. John’s Social Hall Northampton, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11

Friday, March 14

Saturday, March 15

•Forgotten Felines cat and kitten adoptions, 9645 Hamilton Blvd. 1:30 – 4pm. FMI: 610-7374057.

•Ebenezer UCC Closet, Rt. 143 (Decatur St.), New Tripoli. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE clothes for the whole family. FMI: 610-2988000.

Sunday, March 16

•Hinkle Family entertainment, Bethany Wesleyan Church 1 p.m.

•Power of Purple, Relay for Life meeting at Fellowship Community auditorium, Whitehall. 7 p.m.

•Safe Haven Pet Rescue adoption day, Tractor Supply, Rte. 209 Brodheadsville. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. FMI: www. safehavenpa.org

•The NLCC Preschool Children’s playgroup meets

•Slatington Women’s Club meeting at the Slatington Library, 7 p.m.

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Inclusion Through Painting

Submitted by CONNIE MUSCHKO Inclusion Through Painting, a segment of the nonprofit Mikayla's Voice, is this year's community service project for the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) students. The students representing the SkillsUSA project are Andrew Vinson, a senior from Saucon Valley High School, and Devon Kincaid, a junior from Freedom High School. They are in the Building Trades program at BAVTS. In an effort to construct with environmentally friendly materials, students received a donation of logs from Dixon's Sawmill. The wood was donated from community members after the devastating Hurricane Sandy. Although the storm wreaked havoc, it also provided the logs that were turned into lumber to assist the SkillsUSA students from BAVTS in constructing frames and easels from fallen pine trees.

The students constructed frames and easels to display children’s paintings that were created in the Wheels of Friendship program. This is a unique program developed and coordinated by Mikayla’s Voice, where children paint not with brushes, but wheels of a wheelchair and the paws and tail of a service dog.

The students were inspired by their assistance with Mikayla’s Voice, so they decided to create their own painting to spread the message of inclusion within their own school and community. Their painting of a cherry blossom tree represents the change in views of including everyone in their project regardless of the differences or challenges they may have. The easels the students made will be used to display all artwork at this year’s community exhibit by Mikayla’s Voice. This exhibit allows us to celebrate inclusion, the artists, and their work.

Slatington Women’s Club Meeting

Submitted by LANA REITZ The next meeting of the Slatington Women’s Club will be held at the Slatington Library at 7 p.m. on March 17. A card-making craft will be held along with the art contest. The club is open for any women 18 years of age or older interested in developing friendship while serving the community.

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Meet Ned Richards

By Danielle S. Tepper

Nominated by his wife, Vera

N

ed Richards was 18 years old when he sat down to the WBME switchboard for the first time on Nov. 19, 1969 and introduced Belfast, Maine to rock’n’roll at 5:30 a.m. It was a crooner station at the time, playing oldies hits from Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Andy Williams (Richards’ favorite singer of all time). He selected his first song, “Judy in Disguise” by John Fred & his Playboy Band, by simply closing his eyes and touching his finger to a list. And the rest, as they say …

‘Ned Richards’ is actually his radio name and has been from day one (his real name is a mystery to those who don’t already know). He is now approaching his 45th year in radio broadcasting and spends his time at “The Party Channel” (WALN in Allentown), where he has worked for the past year and a half. “I’m going to go to 50 [years], then call it quits,” he said.

“This is basically all I’ve wanted to do all my life,” said Richards. “Even as a kid, I was obsessed with radio personalities. It started in high school; at 16, I was knocking on doors to find a job.”

Richards said his love of communications spurred him into the job hunt, but with little to no experience, breaking into the industry proved tougher than anticipated. “I loved the concept of radio, but no one was willing to hire me.

So I decided to try the technical end of it and thought maybe I’d get lucky,” he said.

He went to Wireless Philadelphia and took a course to obtain his Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. He made a friend who was currently working as one of the ‘top jocks’ in the area; they grew a good relationship, said Richards, and he helped him get that first gig in Maine.

“He was really the one who said, ‘you have a good voice for radio, just try it,’” Richards said.

Richards’ takeover of WBME wasn’t exactly welcomed warmly in the beginning: “There was a Presbyterian minister who said ‘the devil has arrived in Belfast’ when I started,” Richards laughed. “He complained week after week that I was some long-haired hippie from Woodstock. So three weeks later, I went to his church in a shirt and tie with my short hair and I sat and listened to his service. Afterward, he came up to me and said, ‘young man, this is the first time I’ve seen you here, can I ask you your name?’ And I said, ‘Satan.’ He didn’t know what to say!”

That same year, Richards was invited to be a part of the Belfast High School graduation. The local kids were enjoying the change in the music. During the Baccalaureate service, that same minister finally admitted he’d been wrong about Richards; a moment Richards said finally opened the door for him to truly become a member of the community. “That’s when they embraced me,” he said. And Richards played his part well: He helped the town start a food bank, which they’d never had before, as well as a number of charities. He spent three years in Maine before deciding to return to his Pennsylvania roots.

“I grew up in Ironton. Graduated from Parkland. I decided to come back home because I was really missing the area,” said Richards. “I ended up at WRFY in Reading next, as the overnight guy. I worked mostly, for many years, overnight.”

The biggest difference between radio then and now? “You couldn’t make a joke out of the news back then,” Richards explained.

“It’s really changed. Corporate radio would tell you what to say. The only thing you had was a computer, a keyboard, a mic[rophone], and a switch.

Today to be in radio, you don’t have to be as talented. Back

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then, people expected you to say crazy things in the morning to make you laugh and that’s about all that’s left. The morning drive is supposed to get you going.”

Richards spent the ‘80s at WLEV. He began at Oldies99 when it started in 1991 until it changed to Classic99 in 2001 (now known as 99.9 The Hawk). Then he went on to WGPA in Bethlehem up until he decided it was time for something different a couple years ago. He predicts he will finish his career at his current home at WALN, where the concept of radio has been turned on its head.

“This is a TV radio show,” explained Richards. “They actually see us work. We have commercials. The whole process here is becoming really successful.”

Richards broadcasts three distinct shows during the week: Monday from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. is the First Decade of Rock & Roll (1954-64), Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. is Street Corner Doo-Wop, and the Saturday Night Sock Hop from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Blue Ridge and Service Electric pick them up.

“This is what they call ‘The Party Channel.’ We’ve had toga parties like you wouldn’t believe,” laughed Richards.

“There’s all sorts of food flying around. We wear costumes. We imitate different things, shows that were fun. We do contests and trivia.”

“I enjoy helping somebody that needs something,” Richards said. “If there is any type of organization that needs anything, I’d be more than happy to broadcast it...”

When Richards first became interested in radio, he said the personalities on the air were like mysterious movie stars. “To meet the face behind the voice was a big deal, but now they can already see us on-screen,” he said. “We don’t do our work any differently … well, besides the parties.”

They reminisce about the “good ol’ days” on the air, which seems to be the most popular. People are able to join their chat room and write in with questions that they answer on the air. “Lately, it’s been all about food and the weather,” he said.

WALN even has a personal weather man, Monsoon Mike, who comes in to talk about crazy snowstorms—and offthe-wall holidays like Disgruntled Workers Day. “I think people enjoy something a little different,” Richards said.

“Plus the ‘60s music. I put a lot of people to sleep every night I’m here.”

When they’re not throwing bashes at the station, WALN broadcasts an automated mix of oldies and sentimental music 24/7, 365 days a year. Richards laughed, “People have said to me, ‘Gee, you must listen to oldies all the time.’

But actually, I like Lady Gaga's music!”

Richards considers himself mostly retired right now, as he only does the three shows a week. He spends the rest of his time tending his seven-acre farm in Germansville, Gentle Giant Meadows, where he and wife care for their three birds, three toy poodles, and three beautiful Clydesdale horses, two of which are currently pregnant. “My hobby is quite a job,” he said. “They’re lovely animals. I’ve been in horses for many years. I’ve shown them at farm shows. One is a Budweiser mare from St. Louis. I’m proud of that—how many people can say they have a Budweiser horse?”

He and his wife, Vera, have even hosted equine classes for disabled kids in the past and never took a dime for it.

He has instead donated to animal cruelty organizations, among many other charities over the years.

“I enjoy helping somebody that needs something,” Richards said. “If there is any type of organization that needs anything, I’d be more than happy to broadcast it. I’ve done that for many people without charging them. If you’re a nonprofit and there’s good reasoning for it, I will without a doubt mention it. I want to give back to the community what they’ve done for me over the years. I’ve signed a few autographs in my life and it’s kind of fun. I think times have changed now; as we’ve gotten older, that image of you being ‘higher’ than someone else, I don’t go for that, I’m on a people’s level.”

Richards encourages any charity or organization in need of a broadcasted announcement to reach out to him via email (bigned@ptd.net) or to look for him on Facebook.

He continued, “While under the tutelage of Joe Niagara, he said to me, and I say to everyone I have broken into radio, ‘Ned, be humble to the stars you talk to and to the people, because they’ll either make you or break you.’ I’ve listened to that over the years and it’s gotten me to the point where I’m happy with that.”

“I think it’s nice to be known as a giver more than a taker. I think that’s quite important for any person in public. ‘Be humble’ has always been my motto. I don’t go around parading, ‘hey, I’m Ned Richards.’ I’ve never done that and never will. I don’t need to be recognized.

I don’t want it; it doesn’t matter to me. But if there’s somebody that needs help, I’ll be the first one there. That’s just the way I am.”

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The library is raffling off a handmade quilt depicting “Sunbonnet Sue.” The quilt is currently at the library if you wish to see it. Tickets are $3 each or two tickets for $5. Tickets are available at the library. The drawing will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Canal Festival.

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Makeover Scheduled For April

Submitted by MELISSA HAWK The Northampton Area Public Library makeover is happening in April. The makeover was scheduled last week. The carpet and front desk will be replaced, the walls will be painted, and some new furniture will be added. Library officials are looking for volunteers to pack books and other items. If you’d like to help, contact Mary Fries at mfries@northamptonapl.org, call, or stop in to register. Other Happenings: The next meeting of the Civil War Discussion Group is Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. The group is free and open to the public. If you would like more information, please contact Dick Stewart at 610-261-4331.

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Touch of Dutch 15 Matz, 1962 Schmokes hot so iwwerhand-genumme bei die Mansleit un Weibsleit heidesdaags, as mei Mann schunt oft saagt hot, „Es kummt uns so weit, as die Leit schmoke in der Karrich, deweil as der Parre am Breddiche iss.” Wann er des als saagt, lach ich als yuscht iwwer ihn. Nau hot en Fraa uns awwer ebbes do gschickt in der Mail, as uns bissel denke macht. Es iss en Schtick aus re alde Zeiding gschnidde. Wie alt, as die Zeiding iss, kenne mer net saage, weil der Daadem abgschnidde iss.

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Alde Leit hedde immer gschtanne un ruich gebede un der Hut iwwers Gsicht ghowe [in Hut bede]. Die Karrich iss gwehnlich zweemols Yaahr gebutzt warre, allemol var’m Nachtmohl.

Die Kolleckschen iss uffgenumme warre mit de Glingelseck. Des waar en welwet Sack am End vumme lange Schtecke. Die Mansleit sin darrich der Eil gloffe mit denne lange Schtecke un hen niwwergereecht zu die Leit in der Sitz, fers Geld neiduh. Es sin ken Node neigeduh warre. Die Leit hen net viel Geld ghatt, sie hen yuscht Wexel nei un fer sell sin sie Glingelseck gheese warre. Es waare aa gleene Belle an denne Seck. Des waar fer Zucht mache fer die uffwecke, wo gschloofe hen, wanns Zeit waar fer die Kolleckschen.

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March 15, 1962 Smoking has become so pervasive these days among men and women that my husband has said for some time, “We come so far that people will smoke in the church while the pastor is preaching.” When he says this, I always laugh at him. Now a woman sent something here in the mail that made us think a little. It is an article cut out of an old newspaper. How old the paper is, we cannot say, because the date was cut off. But the paper is completely yellow. The woman found it on the attic while cleaning. The article talked about the Unionville Church over near Neffs.

This is what it says: The men would keep their hats on and would smoke cigars and pipes and would talk loudly in this church in Lehigh County till the pastor would come. Then they would take off their hats and hide the pipes and cigars under the pew until church let out. This was common until about 1838.

This article states also that the door often was not opened until the pastor came and when he came and unlocked the door, there was rushing and pushing to get in and the people in front were shoved.

[St. Paul’s Lutheran Church near Hamburg, Berks County, is to this day known as the ‘Smoke Church’. According to their history, the origin of their name is related to the same practice as herein described for the Unionville Church. So, apparently smoking in church must have been

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Old people would always stand and quietly pray and they would hold the hat over the face [pray silently into one’s hat before taking a seat].

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YWCA of Bethlehem Prom Dress Day Event Held at State Theater in March Submitted by STEPHANIE HNATIW On Saturday, March 22 the YWCA of Bethlehem will host Prom Dress Day at the State Theater in Easton from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 and local area high school junior and senior girls are required to bring a valid school ID. One female guest may accompany each girl; no children please.

Prom Dress Day provides gently used prom gowns and accessories to local high school juniors and seniors in order to alleviate the financial hardship of prom on girls and their families. Dresses include formal, semi-formal, and cocktail and come in all sizes, including plus-size. A boutique is set up for the girls and personal shoppers help them find the perfect gown and accessories to make their prom night special.

Gently used gowns and accessories are being collected until Wednesday, March 12 and can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the YWCA of Bethlehem Empowerment Center located at 3893 Adler Place, Building B, Suite 180 in Bethlehem. Volunteers are also needed for set-up on Friday, March 21 and the day of.

For more information about the YWCA of Bethlehem or the Prom Dress Day event, please call Stephanie Hnatiw, Executive Director at 610-867-4669, ext. 102.

Founded locally in 1927, the YWCA of Bethlehem is celebrating its 87th anniversary in 2014. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Programs of the YWCA of Bethlehem include WAND, Teen WAND, TechGYRLS, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of the Lehigh Valley and Southern Lehigh Valley, Adult Day Services Center, Senior Housing and Case Management, Prom Dress Day, Neighbor to Neighbor, Healthy Heart Workshop, Boys Golf Clinic, Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series, Dinner Dialogues, Racial Justice Education and Study/Reading Circles.

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National Children’s Dental Health Month was celebrated in February. Mrs. Beth Arcury, the school dental hygienist for the Northampton Area School District, was busy teaching dental health lessons throughout the elementary schools of the district. She is happy that, in each school, the PTA is in support of the Dental Hygiene Services Program and purchases toothbrushes to be given out during her lessons.

This year, “Happy Tooth” and PTA President Jennifer Cole, along with each of her children, counted out toothbrushes for the entire school at Lehigh Elementary School in Walnutport. A big thank you to Adam, Alyx, Dominick (sitting left to right), and Spencer (standing) for your outstanding efforts in counting those toothbrushes. Each toothbrush has a special imprint that proudly states,“Lehigh PTA Makes Kids Smile!”

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Submitted by SEAN DALLAS Lehigh Carbon Community College will host a spring job fair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 in the 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 bit.ly/1nQMiIM. Employer profiles will become available on March 10 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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70th Wedding Anniversary Submitted by LINDA HARTZELL Neil and Emma (Strohl) Hartzell recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a gathering of 15 family members at their home in Kreidersville. They were married February 17, 1944 in a candlelight ceremony held at Zion Lutheran Church in Northampton. The Rev. Arthur Deibert performed the ceremony. Neil graduated from Northampton High School in 1938 and then joined the U.S. Army Air Force after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As a combat pilot, Neil saw action in the skies over France and Germany, flying 77 missions in his P-47 fighter

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plane during World War II. Emma graduated from Northampton High School in 1942 and, like many women, became a “Rosie the Riveter,” working as a welder for Grammes and Sons in Allentown.

After the war, Neil was hired at the new Universal Atlas Cement Company plant in Northampton where he worked for 33 years before retiring as quarry foreman. Throughout their married life, Neil and Emma enjoyed camping in their RV, traveling the United States visiting family, and vacationing overseas. They are members of Zion’s United Church of Christ of Kreidersville.

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Thor 2 = Thor Who? I still remember the first words I ever spoke in specific reference to Tom Hiddleston. Before I even knew his name, before I was really paying attention, it was during a re-watch of Joss Whedon’s summer 2012 blockbuster, Marvel’s “The Avengers.” My friend and I rented it, popped a bottle of wine, and about halfway through both, I remember pointing at Loki and slurring, “I … I find him strangely attractive.”

This was, of course, before I had ever looked him up, learned his life story, heard his delicious accent, and saw that he does not, in fact, naturally have that dark hair and pale greasy look, but instead has the nerve to walk around the planet like this: I started fangirling a little bit after finally watching “Thor” and after seeing the sequel on opening weekend, he officially became my new celeb crush—but apparently I’m late to the party because he seems to be everyone’s boyfriend fantasy.

And why shouldn’t he be? He loves Shakespeare and tea, he’s so adorably uncomfortable when his looks are complimented, he hung out with Cookie Monster, he’s in commercials with kids, his bloopers are downright charming, he likes slumber parties, he does impressions, and have you seen him dance? (Do some YouTubing!) Where was I … OK, OK, all that being said, can we just talk about “The Dark World” for a minute or two or twenty?

Part of why we worship Loki, I imagine, is his vulnerability. We love broken men because we fantasize about scooping them up and kissing their pain away, amiright ladies? Out of all of Marvel’s

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superheroes, Loki is the only villain who was given a fully fleshed-out backstory, in my opinion.

Discovering his true roots (in “Thor”) tears his sense of self-worth to shreds and he reacts violently in retaliation (in “The Avengers”). Sure, we get that. Naturally, that meant Tom’s performance in “Thor 2” would be inevitably all the more powerful. Brought back to Asgard as a prisoner, he’s sealed up in another glass box as a dirty little family not-so-secret until, how convenient, Thor needs his help.

SPOILER ALERT! For me, the movie really started as soon as Loki, burdened with glorious sass, is busted out to join the task force to stop the world from ending (again). The spring in his step is contagious. With his token 5 Woodlawn Memorial Park devilish grin securely in place, 1500 Airport Rd. Allentown PA 18109 the humor that lasts the next few LISA SNYDER scenes is pure perfection. Thor Director and Loki are just typical brothers Full Service Cemetery, again, ribbing each other in Educational Speaker, Group Presentations, Outreach delightful fashion and arguing Program, Pre-planning Specialist, over who gets to drive. Mischief Memorial Counselor, & Family Services. vs. Thunder!

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Chiropractic Care • Rehabilitation Facility Massage Therapy • D.O.T. Exams New Patients seen immediately Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation Receives Donation Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation recently received a $4,000 donation from Embassy Bank and a $1,000 donation from Susquehanna Bank through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The EITC program was created by the PA State Department of Community and Economic Development to provide tax credits for businesses that make qualified contributions to an approved Educational Improvement Organization, such as the Konkrete Kids Foundation. The tax credits allow for companies to invest in schools and nonprofits serving local communities and to improve Pennsylvania’s education system for students and families.

The Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is a 510(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt community

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organization with the primary goal to support and finance innovative programs that enhance the quality of education for Northampton Area School District students. The foundation provides the district and teachers with funds that are used to extend learning opportunities and co-curricular experiences for the benefit of the entire school community. Since the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation was formed, it has funded such varied requests from administrators and teachers as digital cameras for use in NHS, individual technology response systems for middle school classes, speakers and enrichment programs for elementary students, and a district-wide antibullying program for parents and students.

The Konkrete Kids Foundation relies solely on fundraising events, sponsors, and donations from businesses and individuals. The EITC donations will be primarily used to fund an EITC approved NHS Dual Enrollment program scheduled to begin in September 2014 for qualified 11th and 12th grade students. The program will give students the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their NHS high school requirements.

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Her guests were extremely generous and followed her wishes. Alexandra and her parents, Steve and Holly, want to thank her friends and their families for all of the donations. Her family says they are “very proud of her and her terrific and thoughtful idea!”

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Rescue Pet Meet AKELa

Akela is a chestnut/white three-year-old Quarter horse and Paint/Pinto Mix in need of some tender loving care. Before coming to Last Chance Ranch, she was not halter-broken and “barely touched by human hands,” so she needs someone with the patience to slowly earn her trust. She is a very sweet mare who wants to be around people. She needs someone experienced with young and green horses or someone with a trainer who can help finish her education. She has been spayed/neutered and is up to date on shots. For more information, please email lori@lastchanceranch.org.

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Blaze Loves His Kennel

John Ventresco uploaded a video of his “talking” husky on Jan. 5, 2014. Blaze is a oneyear-old beauty from New Hampshire who hates going into his kennel so much that he simply refuses to move. That would be funny enough, but then he starts moaning something that sounds surprisingly close to the word “no.” The clip Country Clippers exploded across the internet, racked Pet Grooming up over 11 million views, and made Professional All Breed everyone, myself included, want to Dog and Cat Grooming run out and adopt a husky.

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Spring Basket Social Jerusalem Lutheran Church 500 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Spread the Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Church Events Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Sweet Life Dessert Comedy Theatre featuring family comedian Scott Davis will be held on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at Bethany Wesleyan Church. Advance tickets are on sale for $10.

Tickets will be available at the door for $12. Tickets are now available on www.itickets.com or at the church office. Call 610-767-1239.

The Hinkle family from Decatur, Tex. will be entertaining at Bethany on March 11 at 1 p.m. This very talented family is well known for their gospel music. Admission is free.

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 through 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 online at www.bethanywes.org.

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

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

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

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

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

Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8:15/10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

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

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

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

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 W 9 a.m., Com. 1st Sun. HA

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lenten schedule: W Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. Sun. HA

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

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church 840 Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

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

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 9 a.m., Prayer & Song 8:45 a.m.

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

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

Christmas: 12/24: 7 p.m. service St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun. SS 10:30 a.m. grades pre-K-12 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

Lenten schedule: W 7 p.m. 3/12, 3/19, 3/26

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

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. (N) Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W 10: 30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

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Lehigh Township Historical Society

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The historical society wishes Marian Burkhardt, a friend of the society, a very happy 100th birthday.

After graduating from Kutztown College, Ms. Burkhardt started her teaching career in St. Paul's one-room schoolhouse, known as the Indianland Schoolhouse, and in later years, taught the kindergarten class at Lehigh Elementary School.

She will celebrate her centennial birthday on March 7. She visited Lehigh Township and the restored schoolhouse in September of 2010 and reminisced of the days when she taught grades one through eight in the little red brick schoolhouse.

While the snow and ice have kept us inside with cabin fever, it is time to think spring. The annual Spring Basket Social will be held at the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company on Lehigh Drive in Cherryville on Sunday, April 6 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Winning tickets will be drawn at 4 p.m. Winners will be notified. Donations of baskets or gift cards are appreciated.

You may contact any society member or call 610767-5906 for more information.

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Zinc Co. Subject Of Video And Program At Historical Society

Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN The Palmerton Area Historical Society will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 10.

The meeting will feature a historic video on the New Jersey Zinc Company's Red Cross Sanitary Detachment. The video has been reformatted from an early 16-millimeter film. A brief business meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the Palmerton Library Knight's Gallery, followed by the video. The public is invited to attend without cost or obligation.

The Palmerton Heritage Center at 410 Delaware Ave. is continuing to feature artifacts and photographs of the New Jersey Zinc Company never before seen by the public. The center is open Wednesday through Saturday each week (except holidays). Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. To learn more, call 610-826-6954.

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To learn more about how you can help a child in need, call Megan Goff at 877-619-7711 ext. 35!

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Senior Citizens Corner

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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425 Kuntz St. . Slatington 610-767-1250 The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45 a.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton 610-826-4505 Activities include: Pinochle, penny games, and bingo daily. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

Lehighton Senior Center

902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton 610-262-4977 Activities include: Singing, puzzles, cards, needlecraft, stretch, bingo, library, and coffee.

Special programs are held on a weekly basis.

Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For meal reservations and more information, contact the center.

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

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County is a 24-hour community event, which raises awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. The ACS uses those funds to support cancer research and provide free programs and services to cancer survivors. For more information or to register for our relay, please visit the website (www.RelayForLife.org/ PASchnecksville) or email upperlehighcountyrfl@ gmail.com.

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Northern Lehigh To Host Cancer Society Relay Event

Submitted by ROBERT VLASATY The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Upper Lehigh County is very proud to announce that our 2014 Community Relay Event will be held at the Northern Lehigh High School Bulldog Community Stadium from May 16 at 4 p.m. through May 17 at 4 p.m. The Northern Lehigh High School is located at 1 Bulldog Lane in Slatington. The Relay For Life of Upper Lehigh

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Submitted by SHARI NOCTOR The Relay For Life of Whitehall is having a Bark For Life of Allentown/Whitehall on May 17 at Cedar Beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bark For Life is a unique fundraising event created for owners and their dogs to participate in a mini-relay and to enjoy dog-focused activities while honoring or remembering family members, friends, and dogs affected by cancer. This is a fun event, which highlights everything “dog.” The kick-off meeting will be held March 8 at Fellowship Community’s auditorium at 3000 Fellowship Dr. in Whitehall.

You should attend to learn more about the Bark and to register your dog. Forms are available at www.ShariNoctor.com. Contact Barbara Kessler, Bark Chair, at 610-266-4013 with any questions.

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DIY Home Improvement

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I don’t yet know the stress and joy of buying and decorating my own house, but I do remember how much fun I had outfitting my college apartment and I can’t wait to do it again. For our annual home improvement issue, I’ve done some scouring of the interwebs for some awesome DIY ideas* you can use to spruce up your home, add some flair and creativity, and organize in ways you may not have considered before.

Get to work! —Danielle Tepper

For the living room Map Canvas: For some unique wall art, lay a world map over three canvases. Cut into three pieces. Coat each with Mod Podge and wrap the maps around them. Let dry and hang on the wall.

Then add different colored pushpins to all the places you've been/want to go.

Shelf Pop: Using wallpaper or scrapbook paper, coat the inside of your shelves for a pop of color in an otherwise neutral piece.

Dot Walls: Cut a piece of an old laundry basket to use as a stencil to break up the monotony of a solid color.

For the kitcheN Pantry Organizer: Take an old shoe organizer and fill with snacks intead. Perfect for all those loose items that are always getting lost.

Aromatherapy: Make your house smell like a French vanilla latte by placing vanilla-scented tealights in a small bowl of coffee beans. The warmth of the candles will heat up the beans and spread the aroma.

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For the bathroom TP Shadow Box:

Give the ol’ standard roll a facelift with a painted shadow box that doubles

as a handy shelf.

Towel Holders: Wine bottle holders on the wall make your everyday towels look classy and create extra space in your linen closet.

Skirt Curtain: Go thrifting and find a bright skirt that matches your dĂŠcor for a cheap and easy

curtain.

For the bedrooM Window Seat: Turn a shelf on its side, add a foam cover and some pillows and voila! A storage unit that also acts as a comfy window seat.

Outfit Pairer: Conserve space in your closet by using can tabs to double-up your hangers and store outfits together.

Flop/Flat Storage: Ever consider letter holders? What? Genius!

Confetti Mirror: Remember the old broken CD trick? Chips of

broken CDs could be placed around a mirror to reflect lights and bring in specks of color. Well this is an upgrade. Bring life to a dull mirror frame with scraps of bright confetti and brighten up the whole room.

DIY Home Improvement *Ideas found on Pinterest and BuzzFeed.

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Hand Soap Dispenser

My family loves those calorie free Crystal Light flavored drinks and teas made by the half gallon. We like them so much that in just a few weeks we collected about a half dozen plastic containers. I decided to pair one of the containers with an old hand soap pumper and make a new soap dispenser for my bathroom. The project was fun, easy and free (which beats even the best find at a thrift store) and a great way to create a very personalized bathroom hand soap dispenser.

What you will need:

•Empty Crystal Light drink mix container (store brand containers work too) with plastic removed •Clean hand soap pumper •Scissors or single hole puncher •Acrylic paint and painting accessories (paint pallet, paint brushes, etc.)

•Scrapbook paper, stickers and other embellishments •Super glue or craft glue (*note: regular school glue will not stick fast to plastic) •Mod podge •Hand soap

Steps

Step 1: After covering your work area with old newspapers or cloths, use scissor or hole punch to put a small hole in the center of the lid. Ensure that the soap pumper straw will fit through the hole.

Step 2: Glue the pumper to the top of the lid, allow to dry Step 3: Use paint, stickers, paper and embellishments to create a unique design on your dispenser.

Step 4: After allowing any glue or paint to dry completely, seal your creation by covering the container with a layer of mod podge.

Step 5: fill container with your favorite hand soap and snap lid tightly in place. **Other ideas for reusing Crystal Light containers: pencil holders, sunglass case, maracas, piggy bank, snack holder, cheese holder, mailing container, craft storage.

DO YOU have an item (or a collection of items) that you are looking to recycle? Send a picture of your products over and I just might use them in a future project! Pictures should be emailed to awanamaker@ townandcountrygazette.com Please be sure to include your name and contact info.

SAVE $$ on your remodel - A great way to save some money during home renovations and remodels is to save your older fixtures and reuse them in your updated space. The internet is a great place to look for ideas. Consider refinishing your old wood door or window and making a creative wall art or table out of it. Replace your wooden fence and hold onto a few panels to piece together later, they make great painting surfaces. Be creative, have fun and save money.

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Extra Point

by Tyler Trumbauer

Trojans are Triumphant on the Hardwood

By TYLER TRUMBAUER This time of year is always the dullest for sports fans of any level. At the professional ranks, this is the lull between the NFL and the MLB seasons. In college, this is the period between college football and March Madness. And at the high school level, this is the time where a school maybe has a few wrestlers still competing or a basketball team fighting in the state tournament. It is a boring time to be a sports fan.

Unless you root for the Parkland Trojans.

Parkland has a lot to get excited for during these cold and bitter days as both their boys and girls basketball teams are still alive in the District 11 tournament and have qualified for the PIAA tournament as well, which begins March 8.

The boys team amassed a 10-4 record in the Lehigh Valley Conference and a 20-5 record overall

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to date as they made it to the LVC title game and lost to undefeated Allentown Central Catholic.

The squad took the No.2 seed in the District 11 4A playoffs and faced No.4 Emmaus on Saturday, March 1 at Freedom High School for the district title (after deadline for this issue).

The Lady Trojans possessed at 12-2 LVC record and a 17-8 mark overall as they made league playoffs, but lost to Central 41-35 in the semifinal. The girls received the No.3 seed in the 4A bracket and battled No.1 Pocono Mountain West on Friday, Feb. 28 at Stroudsburg High School for the district title (after deadline for this issue).

Wes Spence, the Lady Trojans’ head coach, is happy to be right in the thick of it this time of year.

“I am very happy and excited for this group to have the opportunity to compete for a championship,” he said last week. “Our goal

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Health

March is National Nutrition Month: Eat Right and Enjoy It (StatePoint) If eating right is a challenge, it may that provide nutritional benefits. For example, be because you are trying things you simply don’t mango blended with low-fat milk and a splash like. The key is finding options that satisfy your of pineapple juice will satisfy your sweet tooth, while giving you a dose of calcium and vitamin C. taste buds, say experts.

• Spice it up. A great, low-calorie way to add “Taste is a major influential factor driving what you eat and feed your family, so it’s important to flavor and nutrition to meals without the fat, sugar strike a balance between foods you like and those or salt, is by incorporating beneficial herbs and that provide the nutrients you need,” says Glenna spices, such as cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon McCollum, registered dietitian nutritionist and cumin, thyme, basil and oregano. Citrus juices are president of the Academy of Nutrition and another great addition to recipes.

• Ask for advice. Whether you need to lose Dietetics. “Taste and nutrition are not mutually weight, want to reduce your risk for disease exclusive.”

March is National Nutrition Month, an excellent or just want to improve your family’s overall annual reminder to take the time to evaluate your health, consider consulting a registered dietitian diet and make positive changes you can sustain nutritionist (RDN), who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy long-term.

As part of the “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right” living. Your RDN can help you plan healthy, theme, McClollum is encouraging Americans delicious meals. to return to the basics of healthful eating by For more tips on healthful, tasty eating combining taste and nutrition to create meals that and to find a RDN, visit www.EatRight.org/ follow the recommendations of the “2010 Dietary nnm.

Guidelines for Americans.”

This National Nutrition Month, don’t just With that in mind, McClollum is providing eat for your health, eat for your happiness. some expert tips on how to eat right and enjoy it: Take steps to find foods that are not only • Love sandwiches? Swap out white bread nutritious, but taste great too. for whole grain to up your fiber intake. Instead of mayo, use avocado as a rich addition to your sandwich. It’s more flavorful, and it’s also full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, as well as other nutrients. To stay fuller longer, include fiberrich veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers.

• Balance. While there’s always room to indulge, be sure that the majority of your calories are sourced from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, fat-free or low-fat dairy, beans, nuts and seeds. You’ll be filling up on all the nutrients your body needs without all the extra calories. And don’t forget to limit added sugars, salt and saturated fats.

• Don’t skip dessert. Many diet fads will encourage you to skip dessert, but doing so can seem like a sacrifice, which won’t make for a sustainable change. Instead, seek out treats

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each year is to try and build on the successes of the previous year's team and try to commit ourselves to achieve at a high level each season.

Our previous teams have set the bar high and this year's group has worked hard to carry that on and I am really happy for this group of girls and all that they've achieved.”

Another mark of honor the boys’ team has is their 66-62 loss to Central in that league title game, as the Trojans have come the closest to taking down the Vikings who boast a 26-0 record.

The Trojans are led by Nick Rindock and Justin Zajko, both of whom are seniors, but it is a freshman, Sam Iorio, who has been the secret weapon for them.

“Sam has provided rebounding, shot blocking ability, and another scorer to our lineup,”said boys’ head coach, Andy Stephens.“As a freshman, that is very impressive, but he has certainly reached the point where he has enough big game experience to not be ‘labeled’ a freshman anymore. He has really contributed greatly to our success this year.”

The Lady Trojans boast a group of talented and scrappy players, who pull out close victories.

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Included in that group are Erica Bross, Erin Bross, and Olivia Brown, the latter of whom was a 1st Team All-LVC All-Star.

“Close games require a team to keep focus and stay together as well as place players in pressure situations that test them physically and mentally,” Spence said of their recent nail-biting victories.

“I hope that the close games we have played in recent weeks and the success we have had in many of those games will continue to help us moving forward.”

Regardless of the outcome of their district title games, Parkland will be represented in both the boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball state tournaments. That continued competition makes fans of Parkland happier as that will bridge them into the commencement of the spring sports season, assuming, of course, that the spring season actually arrives.

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Horoscopes - March 2014

By NEOMI CARROLL & GLADYS FUERST AQUARIUS - Jan. 20 to Feb. 18: A very fascinating financial transaction may be headed your way. Keep your eye on the prize and stay focused. It is okay to take your time and seek advice from those you trust.

PISCES - Feb. 19 to March 20: Your artistic nature will guide you in the coming months.

Use your imagination; it is okay to color outside the lines on some projects. Don’t be afraid to try something crazy.

ARIES - March 21 to April 20: Be cautious where money is concerned; make your choices only after much deliberation. A bold move made too quickly may not turn out the way you desire.

TAURUS - April 21 to May 20: Simple changes are better for the short and long term. Consider drapery and simple aesthetic changes until you are sure about bigger projects.

GEMINI - May 21 to June 20: An amazing opportunity may present itself if you are open to new ideas. Your sunny disposition can sometimes put others off, but clean up and move on. Do not let anything stop your progress.

CANCER - June 21 to July 22: Financial decisions may not be your forte; seek advice from

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those closest to you. It is okay to stand out and shine in your own space. When all the hard work is done, sit back and enjoy the results.

LEO - July 23 to Aug. 22: Slow down when making life-changing decisions. Be careful not to burn your bridges; take into account others’ opinions and how they attack projects.

VIRGO - Aug. 23 to Sept. 22: When researching your next move, keep financial decisions in mind.

Your analytical nature may slow you down. Keep your eye on the finished project to move things along.

LIBRA - Sept. 23 to Oct. 22: While it is great to hear the opinions of others, be true to yourself.

Trust your instincts; you have a great sense of style. After all, the small stuff makes a house a home.

SCORPIO - Oct. 23 to Nov. 22: Carefully consider your budget before making any decisions. Remember the old saying, “Measure twice and cut once.”

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 23 to Dec. 21: Keep an open mind and consider others’ opinions. Make sure your Ts are crossed when moving forward or when knocking down a load-bearing wall.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22 to Jan. 19: Planning your next project does not need to consume all of your time. Moving forward when you make decisions will have a positive impact on the end result.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limo................................. 13 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 52 Amey’s Clean Rite................... 39 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 49 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 49 Backwoods Outdoor Cent........ 8 Barry Hausman, Jr..................... 8 Becker Homes.......................... 52 Best Kept Secrets Tour.............. 4 Bethany Wesleyan................... 33 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 53 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 52 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 25 Burkhardt Birthday................... 6 C&C Food Outlet..................... 12 CCBA........................................... 7 Campton Funeral Home........ 23 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 38 Cherry Orthodontics.............. 25 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 56 Chris’ Computer Customware............................... 8 Cindy’s Deli................................ 6 Clean Sweep..................18, 29, 46 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 30 Country Garden...................... 20 Crystal Vision Center.............. 27 David Hess Concrete...................39 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop..... 4 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service....................................... 29 Don Messinger......................... 52 Donna’s Homecare................... 6 D-ville Dumpsters................... 36 Eberhardt Motors.................... 11 Eugene Hankee........................ 39 Families United Network....... 38 Family Practice......................... 25 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co. AYCE.......... 17 Friedens Fire Co. Bingo.......... 21 G.D. Shupp............................... 53 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 24 Green Wood Nursery............. 53

Hassler Roofing Inc................. 43 Henry’s Srv. Station................. 3 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 38 Jerusalem Lutheran................ 32 Krapf - church for sale............ 22 Krapf - home for sale.............. 22 Kuhns Chiropractic................. 26 Larry’s Antiques........................ 9 Lehigh Valley Spinal....... 28 & 29 Lincoln Manor......................... 36 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 44 LNC Tax Service....................... 18 M&S Mechanical..................... 50 Make-A-Wish........................... 17 Magic 105.5............................... 16 Mel Fritz Construction........... 53 Miller Supply........................... 45 Mint Home Improvement..... 52 Moore Pizza.............................. 16 Myers Contracting.................. 52 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 53 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 52 Newhard Pharmacy................ 26 NLYAA Bingo........................... 17 Northampton VFW.................. 20 Off The Wall.............................. 50 Pa. Mentor................................. 37 Painting by Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 53 Pastor Lundmark..................... 32

Phil & Son................................. 53 Phil Long Construction.......... 52 Plumbing Professionals......... 50 Precision Armaments............. 51 R. Snyder Insurance.......... 24, 42 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 21 Ron Biechy................................ 40 Roosevelt Demo Club............. 18 Ruth Miller/NL Insurance..... 56 S&J Family Restaurant........... 19 Sharing Common Ground..... 20 Sheba-Do Graphix.................... 6 Silfies Fuel................................. 45 Slatington Beverage................ 19 St. John’s UCC Slatington...... 32 Stress Relief Center................ 26 Styling Zone............................... 4 Sule’s Collision Center........... 42 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................... 38 The Village at Palmerton........ 36 Thrivent Financial..................... 8 TJ Uhnak................................... 50 Trees by Dave & Son............... 53 Veterans Discount Oil............. 51 Vigilant Fire.............................. 19 W. Neff Auto............................. 24 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique................... 2 Wenz Tax Service..................... 23 Woodlawn................................. 27 Woodstone Country Club...... 55

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A Night of Comedy Friday, March 14th 8pm—10pm

Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, March 21st 7pm—11pm

Easter Day Buffet Sunday, April 20th 11am—3pm

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