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Joe Korba

From The Editor’s Desk.

I have a tendency to get nostalgic this time of year.

The holiday season always makes me reflect and get a little sentimental.

I take stock of all the good and the bad that has happened since this time last year. I also think of Thanksgivings and Christmases past, the family and friends that are no longer with us. It can sometimes be a melancholy exercise, reminiscing, but there is so much to be thankful for, and so much to look forward to in the future, that I never slip into the easy traps of cynicism or pessimism.

This past year I was struck by what a great community our paper has the opportunity to serve. So many of the people we work with are selling products, or holding events, for charity. Our readers are truly some of the most civic-minded and giving people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. The “Blue Mountain Blowout” event back in September was a perfect example of this DISCLAIMER: This issue contains photo image content that may be controversial and graphic to some readers (page 45.)

charitable spirit. Over the course of a few hours we raised hundreds of dollars and collected over 225 pounds of food for the NL Food Bank. Who says that neighbors don’t look out for one another anymore? That’s what I’m Thankful for this year, the wonderful community that supports the Gazette and, most importantly, each other.

Below I’ve included an article sent to me by Reverend Roger Rinker, of Lehigh Township, who takes the idea of charity and helping one’s neighbors global with his Operation: A Vision ministry. Rev. Rinker and other missionaries travel to impoverished nations and help the poor in any way that they can. Rev. Rinker can be reached at rink6@juno.com.

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By Rev. Roger Rinker Why do some people do what they do? For some, it may be a compulsion, for others it may be the love and compassion of God. Having helped build housing for earthquake Continued on Page 11

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Jimmy and Becky (Wehr) Dougherty of Slatington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kaley Ann. Kaley was born on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 5:58 a.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Kaley's maternal grandparents are Fred Wehr of Slatington and the late Margaret Wehr.

Her paternal grandparents are Jim and Hilda Dougherty of Slatington.

Dan and Liz Motika and big sister Jillian of DuBois announce the birth of Kaitlynn Olivia.

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2012 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-7601687.

Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 pm -7 pm (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610-2622077.

Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm.

Line Dance, Vigilant Fire Hall 7 pm - 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917.

Rotary Club, Old Post Inn, Slatington 6:15 pm FMI 484-9512468.

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

American Legion Aux. Slatington at Legion 7:30 pm (1st Thurs.)

FMI 610-760-1098.

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239.

Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 pm – 7 pm FMI 610-760-0300.

TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton. 4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025.

PA German Friends meeting. 3rd Thursday. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown. FMI: 610264-2979.

EVERY FRIDAY Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 am.

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am – 11 am FMI 610-760-0300.

Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm. FMI: 610-2714321.

EVERY SATURDAY Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 am FMI 570-436-1762.

Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 am.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 am – 12 pm Must Register at Library Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:30 pm FMI 610767-8476.

EVERY SUNDAY Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 am & 10:30 am.

Recreational Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym. 6:00 pm FMI 610767-1239.

Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 pm.

Bingo, SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, 12 pm.

Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm.

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

Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm FMI 610-2629010.

Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm FMI 610-381-2674.

Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 pm, bingo 7 pm.

Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6 pm.

Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7pm.

Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 pm FMI 484-287-5217.

Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 pm - 8 pm.

TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 pm FMI 610-852-2976.

Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 pm FMI 610767-1239.

Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am -11 am FMI 610-760-0300.

Zumba, Vigilant Fire Co. 6 pm -7 pm FMI; 610-760-0300.

Hula Hoop, Vigilant Fire Co. 7 pm -8 pm FMI; 610-760-0300 Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 pm -8 pm FMI 484-477-9697.

EVERY TUESDAY Play group, St. Johns Lutheran Church. 10 am - 11 am (2nd & 4th) FMI 610-760-0300.

Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 pm.

ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm.

Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 am.

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

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

Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 pm - 8 pm.

Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 am - 11 am.

LINE DANCING, 7-9:30 p.m.

NEW! Absolute Beginner classes starting Oct. 6 at Vigilant Fire Hall, (address). Beginner lessons 6:30. $6 per person. 610-760-1917 Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 pm - 4:30 pm FMI 610826-4962.

Thursday, November 15 LV Beekeepers Meeting, LCCC SH-144. 7 pm.

PA German Friends meeting 7 pm St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown. FMI: 610-264-2979.

Friday November 16 Button Day Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335.

Saturday, November 17 Take A Hike Day Bath Museum- Bath Borough Building 10 am- 3 pm Free.

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2012 Community Calendar Penny Party Heidelberg Lutheran Church, Saegersville.

1 pm FMI: 610-767-9086.

Running of the Nuts 5K. Slatington trailhead 7:30 am.

FMI: 610-554-4099.

Boy Scout Troop 242 Italian Buffet at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. 3-8 pm.

FMI: 610-767-0608.

Craft Show – First UCC, Palmerton. 9 am - 2 pm. FMI: 610-826-2696.

RESCHEDULED: Chicken and biscuit dinner 4:30 and 6:00 pm, Chapman Quarries UMC. CALL 484-623-4545 or 610-8377410.

RESCHEDULED - Fall Festival and Craft Show Salem UCC Bath. 9-2 pm.

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

Craft Show – First United Church of Christ, Palmerton. 9 am – 2 pm. FMI: 610-837-2696.

Hymn Sing & Music Fest III – Good Shepherd UCC Slatedale.

3 pm. FMI: 610-767-9680.

Monday, November 19 Slatington Woman’s Club Meeting. St. John’s Lutheran Church. 7 pm.

Tuesday, November 20 Absurdity Day The Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting at the Slatington Moose Lodge 6:45 pm.

Thanksgiving Service at Bethany Wesleyan Church. 6:30 pm. Canned Food Drive.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting. 7pm Grace UCC Social Hall, Allentown.

Wednesday, November 21 Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited program: Nathan

Treichler on PA Rivers Camp.

6:30 pm. Catty High School.

FMI: 610-262-7598.

Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving – Office Closed

Friday, November 23 Black Friday – Office Closed Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park 880 Main Rd. Lehighton.

Saturday November 24 Small Business Saturday Blood Drive – Oplinger-Hower American Legion, Walnutport.

9am-2pm. FMI: 610-767-2393.

Operation A-Vision indoor yard sale. Strawberry Acres.

8am-4pm.

Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park 880 Main Rd. Lehighton.

Open House & Nativity. Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

10am-8pm.

Sunday November 25 National Parfait Day AYCE Breakfast at Bowmanstown Fire Co. 9am – 12:30 FMI: 610-852-2722.

TriCees Holiday Show Slatington Baptist Church.

3pm.

Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park 880 Main Rd. Lehighton.

Open House & Nativity. Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville.

8am-5pm

Wednesday, November 28 -Deadline for Dec. 5 issue – Manufacturing Training Information Session Open House – LCCC Main.6-8pm.

Friday, November 30 Karaoke – Lighthouse Grille.

8pm. FMI: 610-760-8500.

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of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Saturday, December 1 National Pie Day Eat A Red Apple Day Christmas House Tour- Bath Borough Building 10 am- 3 pm Free.

Bach & Handel Christmas Concert St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Jim Thorpe. 3pm. FMI: 570-889-5203.

Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Christmas At the Station – Northampton Area Historical Society Siegfried Railroad Station 10am-2pm. FMI: 610262-4748.

Sunday, December 2 Franklin Twp. Lion's Festival of Light Phifer Ice Dam Park.

Lehighton.

Christmas At the Station – Northampton Area Historical Society Siegfried Railroad Station 1-3pm. FMI: 610-2624748.

Monday, December 3 St. John's Friendly Fifties annual Christmas party, Hungarian Hall in Northampton 12 pm.

Christmas At the Station – Northampton Area Historical Society Siegfried Railroad Station 1-3pm. FMI: 610-2624748.

Tuesday, December 4 Wear Brown Shoes Day The Slatington Lions Club dinner meeting, The Moose.

6:45. FMI: Lion Ted Harlan at 610-767-8377.

Northampton Wrestling Club meeting in the high school faculty room at 7:30 pm. FMI: Carol 610-442-9895.

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Haiti 2012 Continued from Page 3 victims in Fond Paresien, Haiti on my last mission trip, I did not hesitate when I received an invitation to return. The project this time was to help build a new marketplace. The marketplace’s importance cannot be overstated. The families living in Fond Paresien currently have nowhere to sell any crops they grow, cattle they’ve raised, or products they’ve made. It is also a place where people can start a business and ultimately give employment to hundreds of impoverished people.

The mission was accomplished, in spite of Super Storm Sandy, which pounded the area, dumped more than 20 inches of rain in one day and completely cut off the Love A Child Mission headquarters where I was staying for several days. During the six weeks I was there, myself and another person cleared 16-acres of land that was previously covered in pecan trees (not the nutbearing kind, pecan in Creole means “sticker” or “thorny”) and cactuses, dug drainage ditches and built roads so that the market would be accessible.

The roots of the trees we were excavating are extremely valuable. The hardwood, if processed properly, will create some of the most expensive charcoal available. Because of this, the locals all wanted to be the first to lay their hands on a precious stump. They would actually jump in front of the bulldozer I was operating to claim their prize. Of course, when more than one person thought a stump was rightfully theirs a dispute would arise. Did I mention that nearly all of the Haitians, young and old, male and female alike, were carrying machetes that when not being used to chop wood could make very effective weapons?

One day, a deaf woman had an altercation with a very possessive man who also laid claim to a large stump I had just uncovered. A tug-of-war erupted, with the woman’s young daughter coming to her

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mother’s aid. The man became aggressive with the young girl, causing the mother to become very defensive. She placed her daughter in the midst of a circle she drew on the ground with a machete and threatened the man with the sharp bladed weapon, daring him to cross the line. Knowing that she clearly meant business, he walked away defeated and stump-less. It really made me think about how far you would go to protect a loved one.

During my time in Haiti, which I will carry with me forever, I faced many challenges: crossing temporary bridges that had been heavily damaged by the hurricane, riding in taxis through floodwater that poured in through the doors and nearly covered the hood while trying to catch the once-a-week flight from Port Au Prince to New York City. I was sprayed with hot hydraulic oil when a line on the dozer broke. We had to brave the streets of the capitol city during a riot while we transported an orphan to the airport so she could get life saving heart surgery in NYC. The citizens of Port Au Prince were rioting for food, building roadblocks, and throwing burning tires into the street but we still managed to get her to the airport.

Even with tragedy all around us, some light always comes out of the darkness. God is still in control.

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Thursday, November 29 - Jerry McAward “Laughing and Learning on the Lehigh River” 7:30 p.m. Jerry is an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator and past chairman of ACA’s River Kayak Committee.

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Pa. German Friends Regular Monthly Meeting

Plan to stop by and visit with the LT members.

There will be two free educational programs coming up - January 28 and February 25 at Hope Lutheran Church. More details will follow.

You are always welcome to join the historical society at their regular monthly meetings held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. or by helping with special activities and programs.

For more information, contact Ken at 610-7675989.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pennsylvania German Friends will be held on Thursday, November 15 at 7p.m. Some aspect of the ‘Dutch’ dialect and culture will be discussed at that time. The public is invited to this free meeting at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Avenue, Allentown.

The Pennsylvania German Friends organization meets the third Thursday of the month at the church, except the month of May and the summer months of July and August. Parking is available in the lot across Tacoma Street; use ground floor “Office” entrance. For further information, call 610.264.2979.

Lehigh Twsp. Historical Society Announces Upcoming Dates

With all of the signs of the holiday approaching, the LT Historical Society announces two dates for a Holiday Open House in December. On December 2 and 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., the LT Historical Centre will be open for visitors and shoppers. There are many unique items to purchase for gift giving: Maps, ornaments, shirts, DVD video, books, etc.

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Off The Shelf Palmerton Area Library Cozy and Comfortable

By: Diane Danielson Now that the weather has turned cooler the public is invited to spend some time enjoying what the Palmerton Area Library has to offer upstairs in The Strohl In. The cozy comfortable reading area and coffee bar is located on the mezzanine in the library’s main room. It was dedicated to long time

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library employee, Dorothy Strohl at the time of her retirement in March. The Strohl In features comfortable chairs, a loveseat, side tables and a coffee machine. Two types of coffee and four varieties of tea are available for purchase. There is an area set up for patrons who wish to use their own laptops with a convenient power source and free wi-fi. In this area the library also makes available over 50 magazines and newspapers including The Wallstreet Journal. The library has a complete collection of National Geographic magazines from 1920 up through the current issue. The magazines available include parents’ magazines, current events, popular culture, finance, outdoor interests, crafts, and health. Back issues are available for check out. The Strohl In is the place to be to enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea, catch up on your reading, or keep abreast of current affairs on your laptop. The Strohl In is open during regular library hours: Monday and Tuesday-10-8:00, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday-10-5:00 and Saturday-9-4:00.

New tote bags will be available at the library right after Thanksgiving. When you purchase a new tote bag with the library logo on it you can then fill the tote bags with items from the library basement booksale one time for free. Do your Continued on Page 15

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Off the Shelf Continued from Page 14 Christmas shopping at the library! Watch for these new attractive totes coming soon!

For more information about the programming and events at the library please check out the library website at www.palmertonarealibrary. com.

Slatington Library Book Sale

Are you looking for great gifts at low prices?

Consider shopping at the Slatington Library used book sale. There is always a book sale at the library.

Hardbacks are 50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

We have 1 copy left of “A Pictorial Tour of the Past” by Herman L. Green. The contents of this book are in great part from the postcards, photos & paper files of Herman L. Green, lovingly compiled by his wife Bea. The cost of the book is $20.00.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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Three Gillikin Brothers Earn Eagle Scout Award

Jay, Ben and Kevin Gillikin.

Submitted by: Carlton Gillikin Jay and Kevin celebrate with youngest brother Ben during his recent Eagle Scout ceremony. All three brothers attended Neffs Boys Scout Troop 57 and achieved the highest rack in scouting, the Eagle Scout Award. The three boys are the sons of Carlton Gillikin and Dianne Wall-Gillikin, Schnecksville.

Ben’s scouting career started in Neffs Cub Pack 57 where he earned the Arrow of Light. While in Troop 57, he earned 31 merit badges and held leadership positions as Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s Aide and Instructor. He was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow and attended the 2011 National Boy Scout Jamboree. For his Eagle Project, Ben build oak book shelving units for the library at Union Lutheran Church in Schnecksville. Ben graduated in 2012 from Parkland High School and is in the honors program at Temple University majoring in Computer Science.

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Habitat Lehigh Valley ReStore accepts donations of new and gently used building supplies, furniture, appliances and home furnishings from individuals and businesses located in Northampton and Lehigh Counties.

Habitat Lehigh Valley ReStore resells donated items to the general public at highly discounted prices.

Proceeds from the ReStore support the building of more homes for more deserving families in the Lehigh Valley.

Habitat Lehigh Valley ReStore supports the green initiatives of Reuse, Reduce & Recycle by diverting donated items from landfills.

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Santa Is Making Time From His Busy Schedule On December 3 through December 6 from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., Santa will take a work break to say hello and/or write a letter to your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and any other child who might like to hear from him. Because Santa can’t possibly call and write to everyone in the world in that short period of time (he needs to save his strength to travel the world on Christmas Eve), Santa has asked the teams of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Whitehall to help him prepare his schedule.

To say thank you to the American Cancer Society‘s Relay For Life teams, Santa will donate $7.00 for each call he makes, $6.00 for each letter he writes, and $10.00 for both a call and a letter.

Santa has prepared a form for you to fill out.

This can be found on Shari Noctor’s, Whitehall Relay Event, website at www.sharinoctor.com.

Whitehall teams already registered can be found by visiting www.relayforlife.org/pawhitehall.

SMany parents have commented that their children were so excited that Santa took time from his busy schedule to call or write them.

Santa always reminds kids to be good all year!!!

Also, Santa is looking for men to assist the Cancer Society. If you are interested in helping,

or if you have any questions, please contact Shari Noctor at 610-2665241 or Lauren Seneca at the American Cancer Society at 610-921-2329 ext 3006.

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Record-setting Golden Eagle Migration at Bake Oven Knob Superstorm Sandy brought a path of destruction to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. But this natural event also brought an unprecedented migration phenomenon to the Bake Oven Knob Autumn Hawk Count. While no one is celebrating the storm, the hawk counters did record an amazing natural event.

Veteran hawkwatchers know that storms often “bottle up” the birds for a few days, and those storms are often followed by excellent migration counts. In addition, large storms also divert raptors from their normal migration routes. In the case of Sandy, both of these effects probably combined to influence migration counts for almost a week following the storm.

The most notable species to be affected by the storm was the Golden Eagle. When Hawk Mountain’s Maurice Broun reported seeing Golden Eagles migrating along the Kittatinny Ridge, many naturalists refused to believe him until they visited Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and saw them with their own eyes. In the past ten years, an average of 92 of these magnificent birds were counted at Bake Oven Knob. But in five days from November 1 to November 5, 121 Golden Eagles were counted. So far in 2011, 142 Goldens

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have been counted, surpassing the previous record count of 137 in 2003, with more than three weeks left in the count season.

Eastern Golden Eagles breed mostly in the tundra regions of Canada around Hudson Bay and to the east.

They migrate south through Pennsylvania and spend the winter foraging in the Appalachians and surrounding areas. This population is small compared to the western population of Aquilla chrysaetos, as the bird is known by its scientific name. The Golden Eagle also occurs in Europe.

To understand the incredible nature of this fiveday flight, consider that in 52 years of autumn hawk counts at Bake Oven Knob, the total number of Goldens for the season only surpassed the 121 total from these five days two times – in 2003 and 2006. The one-day total of 42 birds on November 3, exceeded the annual total for 35 of the years for Continued on Page 19

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Golden Eagles Continued from Page 18 the count, which began in 1961.

Golden Eagles were not the only migrants seen in larger than normal numbers. Only once in the past 30 years (in 2006) have this many Redshouldered Hawks been seen in a five-day period.

Red-tailed Hawks have been seen in low numbers in the past four years, but put on a strong showing in this period, with more than 1300 of the common raptors counted.

And 25 Bald Eagles made their way past the ridge over this five-day period, each one a recordsetting bird, as the Bald Eagle season record was surpassed on October 17. A total of 277 Bald Eagles have been counted migrating past Bake Oven Knob already this season.

It is not too late to catch the migration along the Kittatinny in 2012. An intern or volunteers will remain on duty at Bake Oven Knob until November 25 and Hawk Mountain counts until December 15, but the migration often slows considerably after mid-November. Look for a day with moderate winds and head to the ridge with your binoculars to catch the tail end of this natural phenomenon which occurs each year along the Kittatinny ridge, right here in the Lehigh Valley.

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Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a membersupported, nonprofit conservation and environmental education organization based at Lehigh Gap north of Slatington. It is the sponsor of the Bake Oven Knob Autumn Hawk Count. For more information, contact the Nature Center at lgnc@ptd.net or 610-760-8889. Migration counts can be located online at www.hawkcount.org.

Christmas at Siegfried Station

The Northampton Area Historical Society will open the doors of the Siegfried Railroad Station for its Annual “Christmas at the Station” for the first two weeks in December. The first weekend is December 2 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Sunday December 3 from 1-3 p.m. The second weekend is December 8 from 10 a.m. – 2p.m. and Sunday December 9 from 1 – 3 p.m. The station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton.

The Theme for this year is angels and snowman and the station will be decorated for Christmas.

Stop by to see a display of wonderful antique and collectible items. Entry is fee, but donations are excepted. The Christmas weekends will feature a Chinese auction and other fundraisers. For more information or to display your snowmen or angles please call 610-262-4748.

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Pit Bull Terrier Size: Medium • Age: Young • Sex: Female Meet Cocoa! Sweet Cocoa came to Peaceable Kingdom when her owner was no longer able to take her with him because he was moving. Cocoa is approximately 6 months old and is a pit bull terrier mix.

Cocoa seems to love every person she meets!

She has a very exuberant and loving personality.

Cocoa is a high energy gal who would love a jogging partner and could use some work on puppy training and basic manners...that's what having a puppy is all about, right!? :) Cocoa does well with other dogs and loves to play. She also rides very nicely in the car! Cocoa is not currently at Peaceable Kingdom as she is living in a foster home. If you are interested in meeting Cocoa, please email Kate at Udipti01@ aol.com or call 610-533-5276.

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Senior Citizens Corner Storm Damage? Don’t fall for Rip-off Repairs In the aftermath of Sandy, comes “storm chasers,” aka rip-off repair people, who descend on areas after a natural disaster looking to scam those in need of home repairs.

Homeowners facing major repairs following Hurricane Sandy should be on alert for scam artists hoping to prey on older adults. AARP Pennsylvania wants to alert people about common contractor scams during a time when members may be most vulnerable.

First, check with your insurance company to see what your policy covers. Save all receipts, including those for food, hotel or other expenses that may be covered under your policy.

Before doing any major repair, get at least three estimates, making sure the contractor is licensed and insured to do business in your area. Never hire a contractor on the spot. Be suspicious of door-to-door salesmen using high pressure tactics, especially those who show up without an appointment and offer to do the job. Check out repair companies by looking for consumer reviews on the BBB website and on social media sites such as Yelp or Angie’s list. AARP Pennsylvania also recommends that you avoid the paperless contractor. Reject anyone who has no

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Senior Citizens Corner The following are the menu selections for the Northampton Cty. Area Agency on Aging.

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New Seasons at Blue Mountain Health System

New Seasons at Blue Mountain Health System will hold its annual Holiday Party on Thurs., Dec. 6, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lehighton Borough Annex Auditorium at 110 North 3rd Street in Lehighton.

There will be a buffet meal; the cost is $9 per person. The menu will include appetizers, entree, dessert, and hot and cold beverages. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ, Jack Dopira, J.D.’s Roadshow. The evening will begin with dinner music followed by tunes that everyone will know and enjoy dancing to.

Round up your friends (and guests) for a night of food, music, dancing and fun. Space is limited and registration and pre-payment are required.

Please call New Seasons at 610-377-7070 to reserve a seat. New Seasons is a free membership program at Blue Mountain Health System for people 55 years of age and older. If you are not a New Seasons member, but would like to be, call 610-377-7070 for an enrollment form.

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First year head coach, George Grim, came in to a very successful program at Parkland and had the job of ensuring that the victories would keep mounting for the Trojans. To assist Grim in completing that task were two stellar junior tennis players, Jenna Peng and TuQueyen Pham. Both of whom were leaders for this team as they led by example out on the court during every match.

Peng did not lose one singles match until she faced Brittany Pajoe from East Stroudsburg South in the District 11 AAA singles championship. Pajoe ousted Peng, 6-1, 2-6, 6-3.

Peng and Pham were also doubles partners on occasion and together they won the District 11 AAA doubles championship by defeating Ashley Jones and Jess Wain of Bangor, 6-1, 6-2. The duo took their D-11 title and headed into the state tournament to face off against Sarah Sambrick and Savannah Burton of Lampeter-Strasburg. The top two Trojans took that match 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 and also advanced to the quarterfinals where they would meet Molly Blair and Amirah Salim of Abington Heights. Unfortunately, that was the end of the road for Peng and Pham as they were defeated by Blair and Salim in straight sets, 7-6(3), 6-3.

Peng and Pham weren’t the only great doubles teams for Parkland. Grim expressed to me his happiness with the others too,“Our second and third doubles teams went undefeated during the regular

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season. That really shows how strong and how much depth we have.”

Grim is very happy with the success of his girls as a team this year as well. He told me last week in a phone interview that he knew had a winner, “I certainly looked at what happened last year and quickly surmised that I had a great team. What really made it a successful season was having the depth that we had.”

Grim told me that his team wasn’t even challenged until the postseason tournaments. After capping off that undefeated regular season, the lady Trojans charged in to the LVC tournament as the top seed and won gold in four of the six matches.

The success continued in to the district tournament where Parkland knocked off Southern Lehigh, Northampton and East Stroudsburg South on their road to a District 11 AAA team championship. The team season ended for Parkland in the first round of the state tournament as they lost to Harriton, 3-0.

The lady Trojans have become accustomed to success on the courts, but aren’t happy quite yet. They want to continue that incredible winning streak and also collect a few more accolades, especially on the state level. There are a lot of talented tennis players in Pennsylvania, but with the dominating team that Parkland has, expect big things from them in 2013. extrapoint@townandcountrygazette.com @extrapoint_TCG Town & Country Gazette on Facebook

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School Dress Up Day

By: Renee Evans Northern Lehigh High School’s Student Council held its annual Halloween Senior Dress-up Day a few days late due to “Sandy,” but the seniors’ spirits were not dampened by the delay. Prizes were awarded in the following categories: Cutest- Ron Getter and Casey Gavalla Funniest- Selma Pjetrovic Scariest- Ben Yenser and Sam Pryor Most Creative -Dan Schmall and Lexi Fost Best Group- Jess Pavolko, Olivia Reed, Alana Hein, and Brittany Stokes

Best Couple for Girl and Guy – Ryan Martinez and Megan Kutchera Best Girl Couple – Jennie Fronheiser and Kendra Smith Best Guy Duo – Brandon Bloss and Alan Sipos

Best Group - Jessica Pavolko, Olivia Reed, Alana Hein and Brittany Stokes as monkeys

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

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W-10 am SS 9 am Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W-9:15 am, Study Group 11:15 am Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W- 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935 (HA) W- 11 am SS 10 am Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W-10:30 am, S.S. 9:15 am Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W-10 am, SS 9 am Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton 610-262-8500 W-9 am SS 10:15 am Covenant United Methodist Church Danielsville 610-837-7517 HA W- 8 & 10:30 am SS 9:15 Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 am; W 10:15 am Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 (HA) W-10:30 am SS 9 am Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W-9 am SS. 10:15 am Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W-10 am SS 9 am Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805 W-8:30 am & 10:45 am SS 9:45 am

First UCC Palmerton W-9 am SS 10 am Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W- 9:30 am God’s Missionary Church Northampton 610-262-4412 W-10:30 am & 7 pm SS 9:30 am Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W- 8:30 & 11 am SS 9:30 am Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville (N) W-8 am, 9:45 am & 10:45 SS 9:30 Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) Sun. 10 am – SS. 10:30 am - Worship Grace United Church of Christ Northampton W- 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 Worship – 11 am. SS – 9:45 am Heidelberg UCC Irvin & Church Rd. Heidelberg, 610767-4740 (HA) Worship - 8:30 am. SS-9:45 am Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W- 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W- 10:30 am, SS 9:15 am Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 Worship - 8:30 am.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W-8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. Worship – 8 & 10:30 am. Church School – 9:15 am.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365 W-10 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W- 10:15 am, SS 9 am Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W-9 am & 10:30 am Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W- 10 am Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W- 10 am Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W - 10 am

Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd. 610-262-5645 W- 10:15 am & 6 pm SS 9:30 Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W- 10:30 am SS 9:30 am Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W- 9:30 am, SS 11 am Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W – 11 am, SS 9:30 am, 2nd Sunday Fellow10:30 am Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W - 9 am, Prayer & Song 8:45 am Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton W- 8 and 10:30 am Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W- 10:45 am, SS 9:30 am St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W- 8:00 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am (N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W- 10 am, SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laury's Station (HA) W- 10:15 am SS 9 am St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W- 9 am SS 10:30 am St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:15 am, SS 9 am St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W- 9 am, SS 10:30 am St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W- (M-F) 8:30 am, Sat 4:30 pm, Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 am St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W-10:30 am SS 9 am St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W- 10:15 SS 9 am St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald 610-767-6233 W-10:15 am, Com. 1st Sun. SS 9 am St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W-10:15 am, SS 9 am

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Church Directory St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 am The Church of God Palmerton 610-826-4972 W-10:15 am Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 am, SS 10 am Trinity EC Church Slatington 610-760-2090 W-10 am, Bible Study Wed 6:30 Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton. 610-377-4303 W – 1st Sat. w/HC 5 pm. Sun. 9am (N) SS – 10:15 am Trinity UCC Coplay. 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W – 9:30am, SS – 11am. W – Thurs. 7pm.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (N) W 8 & 10:45 am, SS 9:15 am United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W-10:30, SS –9:30 Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W- 8 & 10:30 am, Children 10:30

Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W – 10:45 am & 6 pm. SS – 9:30 am Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W- 9:45 am, SS 11:00 am Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W-10 am, SS. 9 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 am, W 10:30 am (N) Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 am, SS 9 am Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 9 am

Zion Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-837-8469 W-10:30 am, SS 9:30 am Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-6636 (N) SS - 9 am, W 10:30 am Schedules: Please send your Church Directory updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to our office at 4685 Lehigh Drive Walnutport, PA 18088. Church Directory is a free listing of area Churches in alphabetical order and includes: Services, Sunday school and Bible Study regular schedules. Please call the office for directions or more information

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Spread the Good Word The Slatington Baptist Church

The TriCees will be performing at the Slatington Baptist Church at 509 Main Street on Sunday November 25 at 3:00 p.m. They will be performing holiday, show tune and Broadway music, directed

by David McConnell. The group consisting of about 30 members meets every fall and spring semester on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Lehigh Carbon Community College. Everyone is invited to attend.

13th Annual Open House Nativity Display at Hope Lutheran Church

Hundreds of nativities of all makes and sizes will be on display for families to view at the 13th Annual Open House Nativity Display at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville.

The event will be held on Saturday, November 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The nativity display has grown in size and popularity each year since the event's creation in 1999. It is a wonderful way to mark the beginning of Advent and spend time with friends, family, and members of the community. Admission is free for everyone and refreshments will be provided. Children are also encouraged to come and take in the sights and make a nativity craft in the children's center.

For more information about this display, please contact Sharyn Kratzer (610) 261-1277/sakgram@ aol.com or the church office at (610) 767-7203.

Bethany Happenings

Adult Singles 35+ - Meet Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Castle at Bethany Wesleyan Church for study, games and snacks. Currently doing an Ed Young study on Relationships.

Thanksgiving Service - Tuesday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m. with a canned food drive.

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Spread the Good Word

Free cookies and punch for all to enjoy. Have a blessed Christmas season.

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Christmas Musical Drama - Presented by the Voices of Praise Choir & Drama Team - Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.. Watch the rehearsal of a “Christmas Choir in Bedlam”!

Christmas Candlelight Services - Sunday, December 23 at 6 p.m. and Monday, December 24 at 4 and 6 p.m.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610 767-1239, or visit us online @ www.bethanywes.org.

Women of Faith Heidelberg Union Church

Once again Women of Faith Heidelberg Union Church Irving Rd. Heidelberg Township invites members, friends, family and neighbors to our Nativity Display in fellowship hall. The display will be held Saturday December 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday December 2 from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Christmas Musical Drama Presented by BWC Voices of Praise Choir & Drama Team

Free FreeAdmission Admission Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Drive Cherryville, PA 18035 610 767-1239 www.bethanywes.org

St. Paul’s Homecoming

St. Paul's UCC, Indianland, 787 Almond Rd. Cherryville is excited to announce a special Homecoming Service on Sunday, November 18. All past and present members are invited to, “Come Home” to St. Paul’s. A special commemorative gift will be given out and special music will be performed by our youth.

St. Paul's is also hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 22 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome attend for a home cooked turkey dinner. A Thanksgiving Eve service is planned for Wednesday, November 21 with Communion served as well.

St. Paul's UCC, will continue to offer Contemporary worship experiences on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7:30 a.m. The next service is on November 25. These relaxed services typically run about forty minutes in length and Communion will be served. All are welcome. For more information please visit www. indianland.org or call the church office at (610) 767-5751.

REHEARSED: A Christmas Choir in “Bedlam” December 7 at 7 pm December 8 at 7 pm December 9 at 6 pm Christmas Candlelight Services Sunday, December 23 6:00 pm Monday, December 24 4:00 & 6:00 pm

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Spread the Good Word Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

The Northern Lehigh Ministerium would like to invite you to the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Prayer Service to be hosted by the Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church 633 W Washington Street, Slatington on Sunday, November 18 at 3 p.m. A free will offering to benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank will be taken. The Church is wheelchair accessible. All are welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Community pre-Thanksgiving Service at Trinity Lutheran will be held on Tuesday, Nov 20 at 7 p.m. Worship will be led by Rev. Chris deForest, pastor at St. John's, Mahoning Township, and Rev. Anthony Pagotto, pastor at Dinkey Memorial, Ashfield.

Free Luncheon

A free luncheon will be provided at Parryville United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Chestnut Streets, Parryville on Saturday, November 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., weather permitting. All are welcome to attend and enjoy this free meal and fellowship.

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NLYAA Fall Update

Northern Lehigh Youth Athletic Association has two open officer positions. The NLYAA board oversees all operations within the organization.

The board meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at NL Middle school, they also address member grievances and meet one time per month to establish policies for improving the organization and safety of all sports. The open positions are Secretary and Treasurer. If you'd like to be a part of making a difference in the community and have an impact on youth sports in Northern Lehigh, please contact the President, Lynne McGeehan, @ 484-695-0086.

Parents are invited to attend the monthly meeting held the First Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Lehigh Middle School Library.

Powder Puff Game

By; Chrissy Zopf Northampton Area High School will be hosting the annual Northampton vs. Catasauqua Powder Puff Game will be held on November 18th at 6 p.m. at the Al Erdosy Stadium. Admission to get into the game is $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Proceeds from the game benefit Northampton National Honor Society.

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Northampton Assembly of God

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

First Annual Craft Show

Where: First United Church of Christ, 457 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton PA 18071, 610-826-2696 When: November 17, 2012 9 am - 2pm

Start your Christmas Shopping Early and Support Our Local People!

Items Available: Crafts/Vendors/Lunch items/Cookies, Candies, and other baked goods/Gift Wrapping/ Basket Social and so much more!

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Cookie Walk Saturday, December 8, 2012 9:00 to 12:00 610-767-5632 Home baked cookies sold by the pound $7.00/lb Service - 9am Sundays

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Daniel Daniel E. E. Lundmark Lundmark •• pastor@NAOG.ws pastor@NAOG.ws •• 610-262-5645 610-262-5645 “There” “There” Is Is Where Where God God Sustains!

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God God provides provides for for His His people people when when they they follow follow His His instructions. instructions. The The great great mismissionary, J. Hudson Taylor, said it like this, “God’s work done in God’s way sionary, J. Hudson Taylor, said it like this, “God’s work done in God’s way will not lack God’s support.” An example of this is in 1 Kings 17. After Elijah will not lackGod God’s this3is? inyears 1 Kings After Elijah prophesied wassupport.” not goingAn to example send rainoffor as a17.judgment for prophesied God was not to sendto rain years Cherith as a judgment for Israel’s sin of idolatry, Godgoing told Elijah hide for by 3the? brook where He would him. Interestingly, Godtotold have Cherith commanded Israel’s sustain sin of idolatry, God told Elijah hideElijah, by the“Ibrook where the He ravens to feed thee there.” The word “there” defines where God promised would sustain him. Interestingly, God told Elijah, “I have commanded the to sustain him. “There” represents the fulfillment of the conditions of the The wordbeing “there” defines where promised ravens totofeed theeand there.” promise sustain symbolizes in the will of God.God If Elijah would to sustain him. represents fulfillment of the conditions the have decided he “There” did not want to live a the lonely life “there” at the brook and of would have gonetoelsewhere, ravens would not in have deliver his promise sustain andthesymbolizes being theknown will of where God. IftoElijah would food because God had told them where to take it! Then Elijah may have been have decided he did not want to live a lonely life “there” at the brook and would forced to “beg or borrow” food. If we are “there” where God wants us and are have gone not have have to known to deliver his doing whatelsewhere, God wantstheusravens to do,would we won’t “beg where or borrow” because food because GodashadHetold where to take it! Then Elijah may have been God will provide didthem for Elijah.

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When the brook later dried up, it indicated a“beg change of direction and doing what God wants us to do, we won’t have to or borrow” because God told Elijah to go to Zarephath saying, “I have commanded a widow God willthere provide as He did for Elijah. woman to sustain thee.”

Elijah might not have liked the idea of a poor God woman often uses the provision funds orhave the lack them prefer to confirm His widow providing his foodofand could said,of“I really this quiet place of solitude” andbrook stayed but then he would have hadand to direction.

When the laterwhere dried he up,was, it indicated a change of direction “beg or borrow” because God’s promise to sustain himcommanded was only through the God told Elijah to go to Zarephath saying, “I have a widow widow “there” in Zarephath. “There” is where God sustains! sustain Elijah have liked answered the idea of prayer a poor woman there I shared thesetotruths andthee.” testified howmight God not miraculously widow providing his food could have said, “I really prefer to meetwoman our church’s financial needand through unexpected sources on this “60 quiet Live with Huber” (WBPH TV). where See theheinterview www.naog.ws/tv60.htm placePat of solitude” and stayed was, butat:then he would have had to “beg or borrow” because God’s promise to sustain him was only through the widow “there” in Zarephath. “There” is where God sustains!

I shared these truths and testified how God miraculously answered prayer to meet our church’s financial need through unexpected sources on “60 Live with Pat Huber” (WBPH TV). See the interview at: www.naog.ws/tv60.htm

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EVENTS Christ UCC – Little Moore in Danielsville will hold it’s 5th Annual Basket Social on Friday, November 16, 2012.

Doors open at 4 p.m., drawing at 8 p.m. Kitchen will be open.

Little Moore Church is located on the corner of Route 946 and Mink Rd. between Danielsville and Klecknersville. For more information, call 610-767-1548 (11/15) Filling Sale - $3.50 per lb.

All proceeds benefit the 2012 Annual Children’s Christmas Party at American Legion Post 899, Walnutport.. For orders call 610-739-4546 or email: resslertmm@aol.com (11/15) Franklin Township Vol. Fire Company #1 – 2440 Fairyland Rd. Saturday, Nov. 17th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FLEA MARKET, BAKE SALE, & CHINESE AUCTION. Refreshments available. TABLES AVAILABLE $10. FMI 610-377-5735 (11/15) SPORTSMAN'S SHOW & FLEA MARKET -Sat.Feb.9th.

8-2pm Leesport Farmers Market - New, used & collectable hunting, fishing, trapping, archery, guns, knives, etc. 312 Gernants Church Rd. 19533 Adm. 8-9 =$8 9-2 $4 www. ralphsfishing.com (11/15)

FOR SALE ’02 PT Cruiser Touring Edition – PS/PB/PW, AM/FM w/ CD Player, 4 door w/ sunroof, $6,000 Reasonable Offers Considered. 610-533-5993 (11/15) 4 American Racing Wheels – Carrero Type 15 x 7 GM Front Wheel Drive. 5 Lug, Like New $300 OBO. 610-767-6986 (11/15)

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Bolt Action 243 2 x 7 Weaver scope $275.00 call 610-767-4094 (11/15) Extra Large Sofa – dark green, excellent condition, hardly used. $300 Call Kevin 610-767-2266 (12/6) Hay For Sale – Small Bales of Mixed Hay. Alfalfa, Timothy, & Orchard Grass. $3.50/bale at farm. 1st or 2nd Cutting. Call 484-809-0527 (11/15) Heisler’s Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems.

All standard auto batteries $49.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/20) Homemade Christmas Cookie Sale Dec. 8, 2012. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1335 Old Carriage Rd. Kreidersville, 9 am to 12 pm. $7.00 lb.

Hosted by Women of ELCA FMI 610-262-9517. (12/6) Lionel Trains mostly post war.

Private Collection. Cherryville.

Richard 610-217-1682 (11/15) Rough Cut Lumber. Mostly red oak, some poplar and pine.

5-12’ long, 1-2”thick, 4-15: wide. $1.50 bd/ft. Cherryville. Richard 610217-1682 (11/15)

Styrofoam Insulation Sheet Boards –Great for Pole Buildings, Garages and Basement: Unfaced 2”- 4’x 8’ @ $11.00 each.

Faced Sheets 2” x 4’ x 8’ @ $17.00 each. Other sizes available. Call 610-530-8727.(11/15) Thanksgiving Treats. Pumpkin roll $10.00.Kiffles & nut tossies $4.25 dz. Cookie trays 5 dz $16.00 Berlinsville Area 610-392-1843. (11/15)

HELP WANTED AVON IS NOW HIRING – THE HOLIDAY BOOKS ARE HERE! - Interested in a brochure or signing up to be a representative? Free kit with $10 sign up. Visit my website: www. youravon.com/lsymons or call Lucia 610-767-0896 (12/20) DRIVER NEEDED - CDL-A LICENSE. 2 YEARS EXP. WITH CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. DUMP TRAILER, BULK TANK, FLATBED WORK. CALL 610767-9121. (11/15) Help Wanted for Yard Work, clean-up, misc. tasks. After school, weekends. Call 610-2628690 evenings, or leave clear message w. phone #. (12/6) MECHANIC (PART TIME) - HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AND TRAILER. SOME EXPERIENCE A PLUS. SAT & SOME EVENINGS. START ASAP. CALL 610-767-9121 (11/15)

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Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (11/15) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/13) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters.

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NL Community Center Update

By: Michelle Raber The Northern Lehigh Community Center Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank all of the donors from citizens, businesses, United Way, NLHS Student Council, Slatington High School alumni, Century Club and Thrivent during the continued 2012 Fund Drive to help finish the building. We wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season. If you need some stocking stuffers, we have NLCC air fresheners for sale.

Our next public meeting is December 18 at 6:30p.m. at the Vigilant. Come and get involved.

All programs are held at the Vigilant on Walnut St. Slatington except Play group and Yoga.

Call 610-760-0300 or email nlcommunitycenter@ gmail.com. For more information please visit www.nlcommunitycenter.com.

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the growing season; and there were special group tours offered to various sites throughout the year.

Interesting programs and special speakers were presented to the membership at regular monthly meetings and meetings were well attended.

In December, members will enjoy for a holiday dinner and Christmas party. There will be no regular monthly meetings from December through February. Regular monthly meetings will resume in March of 2013 at Hope Lutheran Church. Details will be announced.

If you enjoy gardening and are interested in joining the Indianland Garden Club in the new year, call 610-767-8420 for more information.

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Lehigh Twsp. Historical Society Receives Visitors from Canada

Recently, Dr. Marcia Falconer, a resident of Canada, presented 3 binders of tax lists of Lehigh Township for the years, 1761 to 1789, to LT Historical Society. She and her sister, Ardis Grosjean, of Sweden, are members of LT Historical Society. They researched family history and traveled to Germany to gather information for a book they will be publishing in the near future. Marcia and Ardis are descendants of the Dreisbach family, and if anyone remembers the history of Lehigh Township, the Dreisbachs were the very early settlers in Lehigh Township.

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Pennsville area near Cedar Drive. Dr. Falconer researched all of the information at various sites and it is probably the most complete tax listing available for Lehigh Township from 1761 to 1789.

In some cases, the tax lists contain much more than tax information. There is information which included total acreage, cultivated acres, number of horses, cows and sheep, grist mills, oil mills, servants, negroes and trades. These records will be useful to anyone doing genealogy or historical research and will be preserved by the historical society.

Interested visitors are welcome to examine these old records. The society is grateful for this contribution of information, which will be on hand with other memorabilia in the historical centre in Pennsville.

December 2 and 9 will be Holiday Open House dates for the LT Historical Society at the historical centre in Pennsville. The historical centre will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on both Sundays for visitors and shoppers. There are many unique gifts available such as a DVD video, books, maps, ornaments, shirts, and more for that special someone. Think about the historical society when Continued on Page 39

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Habitat Lehigh Valley ReStore

Continued from Page 38 you are buying gifts for the holidays or special occasions. Anyone who is interested in the history of the area would enjoy receiving some of these items.

In December, you are welcome to browse through the displays at the centre and chat with the society members. After December, the historical centre will be closed for the winter months and will reopen again in the spring of 2013. Family and group tours will be arranged by appointment, if requested. Call 610-767-5989 for more information.

There will be two free educational programs presented this winter at Hope Lutheran Church.

On Monday, January 28, and Monday, February 25, at 7 p.m., special programs will be presented and the public is invited. In case of inclement weather, a snow date in March has been reserved to hold a cancelled program. Watch for more details in the coming month about these upcoming events.

The society members are busy planning the 2013 agenda and will continue to work on the centre addition project. We thank you for your support.

Habitat Lehigh Valley is opening a new store in January 2013 at the former Cicuit City building on Grape Street in Whitehall. The new retail store ReStore, is accepting donations of new and gently used building supplies, furniture, appliances and home furnishings from individuals and businesses located in Northampton and Lehigh Counties. The items that ReStore receives will be sold to the general public at highly discounted prices.

ReStore exists to support Habitat for Humanity’s vision of “A World Where Everyone Has a Decent Place to Live.” Proceeds from the ReStore support the building of more homes for more deserving families in the Lehigh Valley.

Habitat Lehigh Valley ReStore supports the green initiatives of Reuse, Reduce & Recycle by diverting donated items from landfills.

For more information visit them online at www.HabitatLehighValleyReStore.org or call the donation hotline at 610-776-7499.

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New License Plates Available for Decorated Military Personnel, Veterans Members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces decorated for valor or meritorious service during a time of armed conflict can now proudly display their medal through a new series of military license plates offered by PennDOT. “Members of our armed forces who have received these medals have proven their commitment to their fellow service men and women and to protecting our freedom under the worst of circumstances,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch. “PennDOT is proud to recognize them once more and give them an opportunity to publicly display their distinguished honors.”

PennDOT’s new series of plates offers a design exhibiting one of the following military decorations: Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star for Valor and Bronze Star.

Veterans and military personnel interested in these new plates can visit PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.state.pa.us, and select the “Military License Plates” link under the “Military Personnel/Veterans” Information Center for a complete listing of available military license plates. The page provides images of each

plate and links to the appropriate application form.

In addition to these plates, PennDOT’s Specialty Plate Program offers a variety of license plates including those honoring individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and in major conflicts from World War II to Operation Enduring Freedom.

The majority of military license plates can be requested by filling out Form MV-150,“Application for U.S. Military Veteran Registration Plate,” which also contains instructions for applying for the plates and the respective fees.

Specialty license plates are also offered for active-duty and reserve military personnel and members of service-related organizations. A link to the listing of these license plates is also on the Military License Plates Web page, and applications must be requested through the approved organization’s local representative.

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NCC Students Inducted into Honor Society

One hundred and three students at Northampton Community College (NCC) were recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) on the NCC Monroe Campus. PTK is an international honor society for students at 2-year and junior colleges. To qualify for membership, inductees must have a 3.5 or higher grade point average, be enrolled in an associate degree program, and perform community service work. Inductees include: From Bath: Douglas Baier, Jennifer Burgess, Kara Diefenderfer, Ivana Fox, Yvette Garces, Kathy Mueller, Allison Smith, Nicole Strohl.

From Lehighton: Katelyn Light.

From Northampton: Timothy Garancher, Mandy Gero, Artemis Hader, Trevor Hucaluk, Alexander Kokolus, Francine Maiatico, Joseph Smith, Dallas Strohl.

From Slatington: Emily Dettmer.

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A Touch of Dutch 15 Nowember, 1956 Die letscht Woch hen mer gfrogt, wie mer „Schpetzelcher“ macht. Die eensichtscht Fraa, as uns rausgholfe hot so weit, waar die Mrs. Robert Weiss. Sie hot mer zwee Reseede gewwe. Die Eent saagt fer’n Deeg mache vun zwee Koppcher Mehl, ee Driddel Teeleffel Saltz, ee Oi, drei Vaddel Koppcher Wasser. Des iss en Deeg baut wie nudel Deeg; soll der Deeg verschneide in gleene Schticker un in kochich Wasser duh. Es erscht gehne sie uff der Boddem vum Kessel. Wann sie in die Heh kumme un schwimme, dann sin sie faddich un mer soll sie rausfange mit me Leffel as Lecher hot. Mer soll mer Budder schmeltse un driwwe schitte. Wann mer sie abschwenkt mit waarem Wasser, nooch dem as sie aus em Kessel nemmt, henke sie net zamme.

Die zwett Reseed iss glei bissel annerscht.

Glebber fimf Oier gut un riehr genunk Mehl nei fer en Deeg mache. Verschneit der Deeg aa in Schticker un duh in kochich Wasser, graad wie der annerscht Reseed saagt. Die „Schpetzelcher“ solle abaddich gut sei mit Sauergraut.

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November 15, 1956 Last week we asked how one made ‘Schpetzelcher’. The only woman that helped me out so far was Mrs. Robert Weiss. She gave me two recipes. The first says to make the dough from two cups of flour, a third teaspoon of salt, one egg and three quarters cup of water. This is dough similar to noodle dough; it should be cut in little pieces and put in boiling water. At first the noodles will sink to the bottom of the pot. When they rise and swim on the surface, they are done, and one should then use a spoon that has holes in it to retrieve them from the water. Next melt butter and pour over the noodles. Also if one rinses the noodles with warm water after taking them out of the pot, they won’t stick together.

The second recipe is a little different. Beat five eggs really good and stir in enough flour to make dough. Cut the dough in strips and put them in boiling water just like the other recipe instructed.

The noodles should be especially good with sauerkraut.

[Sauerkraut with noodles? Did any of you ever have that? In my family it was always mashed potatoes with sauerkraut, never noodles. If you know anything about the noodles and sauerkraut, please let us know.]

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Stephen Takacs, 83, of Palmerton and the Salmon he caught on the Oswego River in New York State on October 15, 2012.

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Trick or Treat 10/31/12 Youth Mentor 10 point Buck Hunt!!

7 year old Tyler Mack of Walnutport took this 10 point buck with his Mom’s tenpoint crossbow and a little help from Dad on his second mentor youth hunt. This deer was a main frame 8 pointer with a triple brow tine and weighed in at well over 200 lbs. It had a 22 ½” spread!

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A Long Flight Home: Back to America

By Christine Zopf On July 3, I woke up to find my room cleaner than the night before. My roommates, Rachel and Chloe, looked like zombies as they stumbled around the room getting their things together at the last minute. As a team we took our bedding to be washed, emptied our trash, and left the room almost as it was when we arrived. All was in place except the picture we had taken from my brother Philip's room for decoration.

After gathering in the lobby, the GAPP students

boarded a bus that would take us to Munich's airport. We quickly went through security before waiting for our plane at the gate. Most of us sat in near silence, listening to music or just waiting patiently.

The realization that we were really leaving happened when the plane was taking off. We made ourselves comfortable and switched seats so we could be close to our friends. I took a window seat. I wanted to see what the ground looked like from 30,000 feet.

The plane ride home was almost two hours longer than the ride to Germany. This normally wouldn't have bothered me, but I had a throbbing migraine and my compartment of the plane had four infant passengers. They cried for the entire eight hours, and no amount of Advil could alleviate my headache. It got to the point where when one baby would start to cry, I almost cried.

The plane ride dragged out, and I tried to drown out the sound of infants screaming with movies and music.

When our plane finally touched down in Newark, I was relieved. We made our way through customs, and out of all twenty-seven of us, my brother was the only one who needed his bags searched. Our bus was waiting out front to take us home, a short drive compared to the ones we

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A Long Flight Home: Back to America had taken in Germany. Since I didn't have my phone, I used my friend Steph's phone to text my mom, telling her how long until we arrived in Northampton, and to bring Foxy, my dog, to the school when they picked us up.

As the bus pulled up in front of the high school I looked around the parking lot, searching for my parent's car. It wasn't there. I can't say I was surprised, we arrived five minutes earlier than we expected, and my parents are the type of people to be right on time. When they did pull up, I saw my dog, with her head out the window, waiting for us.

My family and I embraced, and the car ride home was full of questions about the trip. Although it was 3 a.m. German time, I wasn't as tired as I had expected to be.

Over the next few days I tried to get back into the swing of American life. The biggest challenge I faced was readjusting to the time difference. By 5 p.m. I would be ready to go to bed, but I forced myself to stay awake. I also had to readjust to working. For three weeks, I hadn't taken a single order, but I quickly learned I hadn't forgotten anything while I was gone. After a few days I had completely readjusted to American life. It was as though I had never been gone.

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Looking back on my time in Germany, I believe I made the most of it. I took every opportunity and although at times I missed things about America, I never once felt overwhelmed by the German culture or language. If anything, I became caught up in it, and embraced it as my own. The GAPP program has given me so much: fond memories, new friendships, and a more open mind to new things. One day I hope I make it back to Germany, whether it be a vacation or an extended stay as a resident. For as long as I live, I will always have a special place in my heart for the German family who took me in, and a small town called Gladenbach.

So readers, our journey together has come to a close. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have.

Maybe I've even inspired you to take a tour of Germany yourself. If so, I wish you the best of luck and happy travels, and if not, well, maybe someday. So that's all for now and until we meet again, Auf Wiedersehen!

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LTAA Garcia Award

By Tyler Trumbauer While most of the Lehigh Valley was recovering from Superstorm Sandy the Lehigh Township Athletic Association’s U-10 A girls’ soccer team was busy working on capping off their unforgettable season.

This tightly-knit team of young ladies played outstanding during the regular season in the

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During those 10 games, the fabulous defense only allowed 11 goals.

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Advertiser’s Index ABM Parts & Service.............. 40 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 46 Affordable Plumbing Service Profess. & All Inclusive Co........ 41 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic....... 40 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Amy Pysher’s Child Care....... 53 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 48 Applejack’s............................... 29 Argus Removal.......................... 3 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 50 Bach & Handel......................... 17 Becker Homes.......................... 46 Becks’Yule Tree Farm................ 6 Bethany Wesleyan................... 32 Bill Balkit................................... 23 Birthday Coupon..................... 15 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 47 Blue Mountain Evergreen..... 49 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 26 C&C Food Outlet....................... 4 Carl’s Service Center.............. 41 Century 21 Shawn Correll..... 20 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 38 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 56 Chris’ Computer...................... 19 Clean Sweep..................11, 41, 52 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 21 Crystal Vision Center.............. 27 Customer One.................... 17, 53 D&F Leather............................. 53 David L. Hess........................... 43 Deluxe Plumbing..................... 39 Don Hartwig............................. 16 Don Messinger......................... 46 D-ville Dumpsters................... 41 Edgemont Acres...................... 15 Emerald Cider Mill................. 18 Eugene Hankee & Son........... 40 Everett Chiropractic.................. 8 Family Practice......................... 25 First UCC.................................. 33

Frey & Co.................................... 2 G.D. Shupp............................... 47 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 24 Good Eye Winner..................... 51 Great Metal Recycling............ 53 Hankee Heating & Air Conditioning..................... 37 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 44 Ice Cream Lab.......................... 17 J&J Coins................................... 13 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 37 Jason Hankee Plumbing......... 43 Klecknersville Rangers........... 18 Kornfeinds Market.................... 7 Lehigh Valley Apparel............ 20 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center.................. 25 Lessig........................................... 5 Lincoln Manor......................... 23 Linda’s....................................... 14 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 50 Liza’s House............................. 24 Lorrah’s Outdoor Specialist....43 LT Country Garden...................18 Mel Fritz Construction........... 47 Miller Supply........................... 42 Mint Home Improvement..... 46 Miracolo Bella.......................... 25 Monica Sellers.......................... 25 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 47 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 46 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................... 14 Off The Wall.............................. 43 Operation A-vision................. 19 Pastor Lundmark..................... 33 Phil & Son................................. 47 Phil Long Construction.......... 46 Precision Armaments............. 20 Realty Executives..................... 28 Reiss Cycle................................ 13 Re/Max...................................... 12 ReStore...................................... 16 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 28 Rich’s Lawn............................... 46 Ron Biechy................................ 41

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