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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | October 6, 2011

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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | October 6, 2011

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Hats On!

On Wednesday September 21 students at Northern Lehigh School District were allowed to “buy” permission to wear their hats in school.

Students and staff paid $1 each to get a one day pass allowing them to wear their hats. The money was collected to help families in the school district who are deadline with cancer in their lives. The school collected $260 and will split the funds with two families. Mrs. Renee Evans, NL High School Student Council Advisor has lead this fundraiser.

LCCC’s Main Campus Hosts Job Fair

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a Job Fair from 10 am until 3 pm, Tuesday, October 18.The event will take place in Community Services Center (CSC) Conference Center 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

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

The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette does not assume responsibility for an ad beyond the cost of the ad itself.

We cannot be responsible for typographic errors.

We reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement thought to be offensive or not contributing to the needs of the community.

Signed letters will be printed at the discretion of the editor.

News items and ads should be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on the deadline date, located on the bottom of the front cover.

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opportunities.

Employer profiles are available at: http://www. collegecentral.com/lcccfall .

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Career Services at 610799-1090 or cmoyer@lccc.edu .

On Our Cover

For this issue we chose a picture by local photographer James Benetzky. It’s a shot taken in October 2010 of the fall foliage looking south along the scenic Walnutport Canal. It’s one of the photographer’s personal favorites and we felt that it captured the natural beauty of our area that we, living here and seeing it all the time, sometimes take for granted.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to enjoy the fall flora and see the historic canal the Borough of Walnutport Recreation Board is hosting a Fall Walk on Saturday, October 22nd. The walk will begin at the Canal Pavilion at 1p.m. and after a four-mile round trip participants will return back to the pavilion. Well-behaved and leashed canine companions are also welcome on this picturesque journey down the North Tow Path.

For more information about the recreation board’s Fall Walk call Don at 610-767-1822.

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Protect Your Family From Fire Fire Prevention Week is being held around the nation on October 9-15, 2011. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hosts this week to educate families and communities on how to prevent fires and planning for worst. Here are a few quick facts to help prevent fires and protect your family.

• On average, seven people died in home fires every day. Adults 65 and over face the highest risk of fire death.

• In 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to 362,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 12,650 civilian injuries, 2,565 civilian deaths, $7.6 billion in direct damage.

• Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. About one in five smoke alarm failures was due to dead batteries.

• Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half.

• Automatic fire sprinkler systems cut the risk of dying in a home fire by about 80%.

• Home fire sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene.

• Cooking equipment is the leading cause of

home structure fires and associated injuries, and was tied for the third leading cause of home fire deaths.

• Unattended cooking was by far the leading cause of these fires.

• Households using electric ranges have a higher risk of fires than those using gas ranges.

• Children under five face a higher risk of nonfire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire.

• Fires involving heating equipment peak in December, January and February, as do deaths from these fires. Overall, homes fires and home fire deaths are also more common in the cooler months of the year.

• The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.

• 41% of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting equipment.

• 53% of home electrical fires involved other known types of equipment, including ranges, washers/dryers, fans and space heaters.

• On average, there are 35 home candle fires reported per day.

Northern Valley EMS (NOVA)

• More than half of all candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.

How can I become involved in NOVA?

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

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

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

What is the NOVA Auxiliary?

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

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

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

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

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

"Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week Website, www.firepreventionweek.org. ©2011 NFPA."

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HAVE A COMPUTER? Come join the Have a computer? Come join the Lehigh Valley Computer Group!

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We meet monthly at LCCC in Schnecksville and at Special Interest Groups around the Lehigh Valley to “hone” our computer skills.

We offer a Help Line, email discussion group, newsletter, business cards and free ads for computer related equipment in newsletter, etc.

For more information, visit our website at www.lvcg.org or call Bill at 610.433.5510

BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | October 6, 2011

From The Editor’s Desk.

There aren’t many things as hard to write about as cancer.

It does seem counterintuitive because there is so much to say about this terrible disease.

Almost everyone has been touched by it in some way - a member of your family, friend, coworker, neighbor or maybe even you. I think the difficulty I have in writing about cancer is the same problem that people find in talking about it, or even facing a friend or family member who is suffering from it.

It’s the fact that it makes us face our own mortality.

Cancer isn’t prejudiced; it affects young and old, rich and poor. It doesn’t care about the color of your skin and although some factors, smoking or drinking, might increase your chances it afflicts some of the healthiest people as well.

The good news is that cancer isn’t unbeatable.

But to beat it, we have to confront it, which isn’t easy. We have to have frank discussions about prevention and early detection. October is the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness month, what better time to promote early detection and

Joe Korba

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prevention? We have to work to change society’s attitude from avoidance to proactive awareness.

Breast Cancer is beatable if detected early by screening; the prognosis grows far grimmer the longer the cancer has to grow. It’s vital for women to be aware of the risks and the symptoms.

There are so many resources for breast cancer information online and, of course, at your doctor.

One of the oldest and the largest organizations is Susan G. Komen for the cure. Komen is a global organization that funds research and breast cancer awareness worldwide. If you’d like to find out more about Susan G. Komen or find breast cancer resources visit their website: www.komen. org.

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Activities for kids!

Kid’s Craft Tent - opens at 12pm meet & Greet with TIP the Crayola Crayon Bounce house - Sponsored by Catasauqua Press fire Truck ride - Sponsored by Brosky Insurance Little mr & miss North Catasauqua small Town usa Contest - 3:30pm Sponsored by Daku’s Auto Body Contests Cooking Demos Decorate your own pumpkin BIG RAFFLE Drawing Pumpkin Rock ‘n Roll Fire Dept. Demos Police Dept. Child ID. & Fingerprinting Blood Drive Health Tent Expired Medication Dropoff & Awareness by Health Spectrum ... and so much more!

CrafT & fLea marKeT spaCes aVaiLaBLe! reserve your space today! ($20 before 10/7, $25 after) Car Show & Craft & Flea Market registration forms available at North Catasauqua Borough Hall -1066 Fourth Street For more info- 610-264-1504 Email- NCataCentennial@aol.com Facebook- NORTH CATASAUQUA www.NorthCatasauquaBettermentCommittee.webs.com

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The Social Page

63rd Anniversary Edward and Pauline Brickler receiving a citation from Rep. Julie Harhart for celebrating their 63rd Wedding Anniversary.

50th Anniversary Richard and Paula Frederick celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 16, 2011.

The couple was wed at the Zion Stone Church, Kreidersville by the Rev. Henry Eisenhart on September 16, 1961. Their daughter and son-inlaw, Donna & Sal Zangari, held a surprise party at Carmen’s Italian Restaurant, Catasauqua on Sunday, September 18th. Family and friends watched as State Representative Julie Harhart presented the couple with a special citation commemorating their golden anniversary. The Fredericks have two daughters and a grandson.

They are the owners of Main Street Restaurant, 2023 Main St. Northampton.

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The Social Page

Vogel Wedding!

Billy & Lauren Vogel are proud to announce their new marriage! The happy couple exchanged their vows on Saturday, June 4th, 2011 at a beautiful outdoor ceremony followed by a memorable reception on the grounds of Willow Tree Grove, located in Orefield. Their big day was officiated by the Pastor Brian Haas, of Slatington.

The bride is the daughter of Rich & Tina Novitsky of Slatington and a 2006 graduate of Northern Lehigh High School. The groom is the son of Bill & Pam Vogel of Washington Township and a 2005 graduate, also of Northern Lehigh High School.

Billy is employed by Penski Truck Leasing & Lauren is employed by Cedarbrook Nursing Home. Both are avid volunteers of the Diamond Fire Co. of Walnutport. The happy couple plans a future honeymoon trip away. They currently reside within Palmerton with their two beloved companions, Chance & Dallas!

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS OFFER FREE EYE EXAMS FOR LEHIGH TWP RESIDENTS The LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB is offering a FREE eye exam to residents of Lehigh Township, regardless of age, who are not covered by Eye Care Insurance.

The eye exam will be performed by Walnutport Family Eye Care.

To take advantage of this important and FREE opportunity, which ends Dec. 31,2011, please contact Wayne A. Benninger, Community Action Chairman for the Lehigh Township Lions Club, at 610-349-3596 or any other Lehigh Township Lions Club member.

As part of a public service project, the eye exam fees will be paid by the Lehigh Township Lions Club..... serving Lehigh Township since I951.

This offer is limited to the first 200 qualified respondents.

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Doors open at 5:30 PM with drawing at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $6.00, extra tickets $3.00. Refreshments available for purchase. Call Marcia at 610-3360939 for more information.

NHS Class Reunion Attention Members of NHS class of 1966. If you have not been contacted for the 45th reunion to be held November 26, 2011. Please call Ruth Miller at 610-4400980.

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2011 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY

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Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:45 pm Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall, Slatington. 7 pm - 9:30 pm FMI 610-760-1917 Rotary Club of Slatington meets 6:15 pm at the pavilion at the Wildlife Center, FMI 484951-2468.

Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co. wing-night, 6-9 p.m. 610-8522722, Except 3rd Thurs.

Bingo Petersville R&G Club, Bath (Lehigh Twsp.), 7 p.m, FMI 610-261-2210 Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship for friends & family of alcoholics.

St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7– 8 pm 484-477-9697 American Legion Aux. Slatington meets at Legion 1st Thurs.

7:30 pm FMI 610-760-1098 Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. FMI 610-760-1687. (1st & 3rd) ZUMBA @ Bethany Wesleyan 7 pm FMI 610-767-1239

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

Bingo - SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton. Doors open at noon, Bingo - 581 Roosevelt St., Whitehall. Doors 4:30, Bingo 6 pm. FMI: 610-262-7630

EVERY FRIDAY

Bingo - Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 FMI 610-852-2722

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

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

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

6:30 p.m. FMI: 610-216-7252 Zumba Toning at Steppin' Out Academy of Dance, Schnecksville 6-7pm

EVERY MONDAY Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:30pm 1750 Main St. Northampton, Gin Mill bldg.

FMI 610-262-9010 Bingo - Schnecksville Fire Co. warm-ups at 6, regular bingo at 6:45.

Bingo - Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 pm, bingo 6:30. 610-767-8476 Bingo - Northampton Community Ctr. Doors 5:30, bingo at 7 pm. 610-261-1113 Bingo - Kunkletown Fire Co. Bingo 6:45 pm FMI: 610-3812674 Zumba at Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors 4 p.m., bingo at 6:30. 610-767-8476.

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

Free Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Area Public Library, 6-8 p.m.

FMI 610-760-0207.

Lehighton's Class of 1961 Ladies meet at Legion Post in Slatington 12 pm (1st Wed.) Alzheimer’s Support Group at St. John’s Lutheran Church Jim Thorpe. 6:30 pm FMI 610-392-

2380. 2nd & 4th Wed. Zumba at Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 – 8 p.m.

Line Dance Vigilant Fire Hall.

Beginners Welcome, 610-7601917 Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, @ Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239

Thursday, October 6 Free Eye Exams in Walnutport courtesy of Lehigh Twsp.

Lions. Through Dec. 31. (appt. required. Limited avail) FMI 610-349-3596

Friday, October 7 AYCE Buffet Dinner, LT Country Garden Cherryville, 4-8 pm.

610-767-8600.

Rape Prevention Workshop 7 p.m. at Faith Alive Church Bowmanstown. Open to women age 13 + and men age 13-17. Must have written permission from parent/guardian. FMI Julie 610852-2805 or Paul 610-377-6212.

Saturday, October 8 Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co Ladies Aux Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oktoberfest w/ PA Villagers 5-9 p.m.. FMI 610-852-2722 Fall Fest at People’s EC Church, Lehighton. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FMI: 610-990-3785 or mrsmat@ptd. net Alzheimer’s Family Fun Festival & Walk 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the March Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe. FMI: 570-645-3059.

Apple Fest Slatington United Presbyterian Church. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.. FMI 610-767-3850.

Basket Social Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville 9 a.m. – 2p.m. 610-681-5200

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2011 Community Calendar Vendor Show/Auction Friedens Fire Co. 9am-3pm FMI 484-4267692 Palmerton Library Therapy Dogs reading 11 am. 610-8263424.

Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour 12-4 p.m. FMI: 610-746-1970

Sunday October 9 Block Shoot Blue Mt. F&G, Walnutport. Doors open 11 a.m.

FMI: 610-767-8004.

L.T. Historical Centre Open House 1-4 p.m. Admission free.

Palmerton Library Quilt Show & Auction 12-4 p.m. FMI 610826-3424.

Northampton County Open Gate Farm Tour 12-4 p.m. FMI: 610-746-1970

Monday, October 10 Blood Drive 3-7:30 pm @ Slatington American Legion. FMI 610-767-2201.

Slatington Council meeting, 7PM held at the Borough Building.

Tuesday, October 11 Lehigh Twp. Board of Supervisors Meeting, 7PM, 610-7676771.

Indianland Garden Club, Pumpkin arrangement workshop, Hope Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. FMI: 610-767-5685.

Wed., October 12 Videos of the Financial Freedom Seminar with Jim Sammons at Northampton Assembly of God, FREE at 7:30 p.m Blood Drive 11:30-2, 3-5:30 1ST UCC, Palmerton. FMI: 610-8262097.

Saturday, October 15 Murder Mystery at SS. Peter Paul’s Social Hall 5:30 p.m. FMI 610-217-4321.

Basket Social Living Hope Lighthouse Church, Palmerton.

8 a.m. – 4p.m. FMI 610-8264437. (also Oct. 16, from 124p.m.)

Pork & Beef Meat Pie Dinner at Heidelberg Union ChurchLimited Seating At 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.Church & Irvin Roads, Heidelberg Township FMI 610767-5351 or 610-767-6557

Sunday, October 16 Walnutport Canal Festival AYCE breakfast buffet, LT Country Garden 610-767-8600.

“No Other Name” free-will concert, Bethany Wesleyan 6 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239

Monday, October 17 Slatington Water, Sewer and Highway Committee meeting, 6:30 PM at Borough.

Tuesday, October 18 NL Cmty. Ctr. Meeting Vigilant Fire Co. Slatington. 6:30 FMI 610-760-0300

Wed., October 19 Senior Lunch 11:30 am St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Emerald.

Blood Drive Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday, October 20 Free Eye Exams for those not covered by ins. @ Walnutport Family Eye Care – Courtesy of Lehigh Twsp. Lions. Through Dec. 31. (appointment required. Limited avail) FMI 610-349-3596

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

CROP Hunger Walk Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty

Sunday, October 9, 2011 Registration begins at 1 p.m.

Allentown-Start at St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, at the corner of Ott & Walnut Streets, Allentown Bethlehem-Start under the Bethlehem Hill-to-Hill Bridge, on Spring Street, Bethlehem

Call 1-888-CWS-CROP or go to www.cropwalk.org

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Unwanted trophies collection to Cheer young cancer patients Tracy Berger-Carmen of Bath (Moore Twp.) is conducting a "Trophy Drive". A collection of used and unwanted trophies will be collected, cleaned and re-tagged with a brass plate that says "Way to go". The trophies will then be given to the Outpatient Childrens Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg to the children as they reach milestones in their treatment and recovery.

The idea originated from a fellow race car driver who gives his personal trophies to a New Jersey hospital. A few months ago while racing at Grandview Speedway with NEETS (Northeast En- duro Tour Series), some racers were in the pits after a race and sparked the idea to give a trophy to a child with cancer. Many drivers get so many trophies that they give them away to family members. When Berger-Carmen mentioned the idea, she was given two trophies that same day from a driver who places in the top five on a regular basis. "Many people throw these in the back of a closet or worse yet a landfill, Berger-

Carmen said. Here they are being recycled and given to a child to put a smile on their face.”

Many trophy drives will be taking place during the next few months.

For more information on Trophy Drive or if your business would like to have a Trophy Drive dropoff, log into Facebook under "Trophy Drive" for updates on dropoff locations and to also see how close they are to meeting the goal of 300 trophies. The Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette Office, located at 4685 Lehigh Drive in Walnutport will serve as a drop off location.

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Memory Diamonds

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Lisa Csencsits

By Pat Ritz Memory diamonds, saved to capture time Captured in a card, a letter or even a note Written by the hand of a child The alphabet distorted, letters placed in wrong sequences Forming thoughts that only a Mom or Dad could decipher The love that flows from past years Drifting into the present Placing the past into tears that know That life is a true gift Memory diamonds meant to live on.

Meant to restore those loose frayed ends of life Bringing it all together in time and love Living on into eternity The poem “ Memory Diamonds” was born one day this August when I was searching for something.

I opened my cedar chest and there before me lay a pile of Memory Diamonds; notes, pictures drawn by my children many years ago. Also among them were two letters, sent to mom and dad from a homesick little Brownie, wanting to come home from Camp Mosey Wood.

Pat Ritz is a local writer/poet who resides in Danielsville.

Happy Birthday!

Sherri Latteman - 47 on October 31st Robert Bauer- 60 on October 31st Lenny Breiner - October 13th

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Pate, Sheckler and Jordon, Authors at Local Centers The Palmerton Area Historical Society is honored to present as its speaker for October Mr. Alan Pate, author and expert on Japanese dolls.

Mr. Pate's presentation will begin at 7:00 pm on Monday, October 10 in the Palmerton Library's Gallery. He will give a PowerPoint lecture on U. S. - Japanese Friendship Dolls of the 1920's, one of which was exhibited in Palmerton in March, 1928.

Mr. Pate will be in Palmerton only on that date, while he researches local records about that doll visit. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The Society's business meeting will follow.

Two local authors will be visiting the Palmerton Area Library. Paul Sheckler will present a book talk on Friday, October 21 at 11 a.m. about his newly released book The Hawk Knows. This is the second book of fiction written by Mr. Sheckler, the first being Come Back in 2008. He has also written six poetry books. While currently living in California with his family, Mr. Sheckler was raised in Palmerton, and received his B.A. degree in Journalism at Penn State University. The new book is about a Navajo couple who are striving to live the American dream. They cope with promise

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

and tragedy. There is beauty and the lingering pain from war in Iraq, both climaxing on the Reservation. Copies of the book signed by the author will be available.

On Saturday October 29, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Autumn Jordon will be at the library for a meet and greet. 2010 Golden Leaf Winner for “Best First Book” and romance Writers of America 2009 Golden Heart Finalist author Autumn Jordon is a quiet nut who has earned the title of “trouble” by her family and friends. Even her pets look at her with a cautious eye at times. Life is never dull in her valley surrounded by the beautiful Blue Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania. She’s never bored as she has a long list of hobbies. No matter what Autumn is doing, she’s busy dreaming up ideas to put her very believable characters of her romantic suspense novels in grave danger. Come meet her at a signing for her new release, In the Presence of Evil at the Palmerton Area Library on October 29, 2011 from 11am-1pm.

Happy Birthday!

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Raffles, Food and Fun for the Entire Family Featuring Handmade Crafts in the Main Hall and Commercial Vendors in the Atlas Room

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Havighurst Recognized for Performance Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agent Steve Havighurst for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and business results. Havighurst is now one of the top 11 percent of Allstate exclusive agents in the nation in auto, property and commercial insurance and financial service sales. He has achieved the distinctive President's Award level based on achievements in serving customers and driving successful business results. Havighurst's dedication to customers and the local community has allowed Havighurst to achieve this honor.

"It's a tremendous honor to earn the President's Conference Award," said Havighurst. "My agency's commitment is to serve customers and the Walnutport-area community."

Havighurst is located at 247 Leigh Gap in Walnutport and can be reached at (610)760-0570.

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Friday, October 14th, 2011

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Vrai Wyckoff - 7 on Sept. 23rd Logan Anthony - 7 on Sept. 25th Doris Anthony - 73 on Sept. 26th Chad Wirth - 41 on Sept. 29th

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Indianland Garden Club The Indianland Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m., in the Hope Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Cherryville.

Members may bring the following specimens for judging: Chrysanthemum, spider mum, sedum, cosmos, evergreen, dahlia, aster, herb, pyracantha, barberry, holly, and six different leaves labeled. Houseplants include: fern, ivy, begonia, geranium, succulent, and dish garden. The artistic design is as follows: Boo - modern design, your own interpretation, arrangement representing

Halloween; Echoes from the Past - your own interpretation, arrangement using something old or antique as container or accessory; and Bats in the Belfry - a symmetrical triangle arrangement using orange flowers in a black container.

You are welcome to join the Garden Club. You will learn many gardening tips and have a chance to share some hints and tips with others. There are many other activities throughout the year.

For more information, call 610-767-5685.

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Oct. 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and get a bag of treats when you’re done golfing!

Homemade Apple Dumplings Are Back - Friday to Sunday

Sat. Oct.15th All you can eat spaghetti OPEN ALL YEAR! with salad and bread OPEN DAILY New Hours Sat Oct. 22nd roast beef, filling, veg., Mon. - Thurs 7am to 8pm lettuce with hot bacon dressing and roll Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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Ladies Auxiliary

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Sunday October 9, 2011 Fire Co. Bingo Hall

100 Longaberger items and 100 other items

Doors and Kitchen Open at 12:00 P.M. Drawing at 3:00 P.M.

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Hay Ride and Fall Fest Old Fashioned Hay Ride and Fall Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Lehigh Canal Park at Weissport.

The event will include tractor drawn hayrides along the historic canal, homemade food and children's activities. This event is catering to seniors, elderly individuals and people with disabilities. Families with young children are also invited to attend. Hay rides will be held every 20 minutes, from 10 a.m. throughout the day.

Reservations are encouraged for groups of 10 or more people. To make a group reservation, please call 610-377-5559 and leave a message and someone will get back to you. This event is being sponsored by L-TNT Pyrotechs Inc., Walnutport, who are providing the tractors and transportation and drivers; Lehigh Canal Recreation Commission who is opening the park gates and welcoming everyone to this event; Walnutport Canal Association for providing the hay wagons and the newly forming Beltzville Lions Club, who will be serving the community through this event.

Donations will be accepted for hayrides. There will be many attendants to assist elderly and people with disabilities on and off the hay wagons to serve any food.

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BIRTHDAY COUPON

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This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Michelle Neetz of Danielsville.

Happy Birthday Steve!

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Halloween Spooktacular

The Importance Of Attracting Pollinators

Having a safe alternative to “Trick or Treat” is the emphasis for the third annual Lehighton Area Lioness Lions Club Halloween Spooktacular Party. Elementary children (12 years of age or younger) in the Lehighton Area School District are invited to attend the Spooktacular on Wednesday evening, October 26, at 7 p.m. at the Lehighton Recreation Center.

Candy, treats,“goolish” fun and games, are all on the agenda. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. There is no cost to participate in the event but the donation of a canned good, pet food or an old hearing aid or pair of eyeglasses is requested. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required by 4p.m. Monday, October 24.

To register parent and child, go to trickortreat18235@yahoo.com and provide your name and age. To learn more about Lionism or if interested in attending a club meeting, email the club at la_llc@yahoo.com.

The Program for the September Moorestown Garden Club was “The Importance of Attracting Pollinators.” Master Gardener Suzanne Allen showed pictures of the many different kinds of bees and identifying them. Did you know? If you see a bee in a flower, not moving, leave him alone!

He just may just be sleeping!

During our program and meeting, judges were busy looking at our specimens and arrangements.

Winners of the flower, fruit and vegetable specimens were: Joan Boccabella, Jan Charney, Claire Cook, John Cook, Marty Krautwald, Karen Landis, Marianne Lesher, and Jane Roberts.

Winners in the “A Walk on the Wild Side” arrangement using local wildflower were Joan Boccabella and Jan Charney. The “School Bus” arrangement was to be in yellow/orange tones.

Winners were Marianne Lesher, Karen Landis, Jan Charney and Joan Boccabella.

For more information call, 610-759-3537.

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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | October 6, 2011

Lehigh Township Historical Society Last Open House Have you been to the Lehigh Township Historical Centre? Are you interested in history?

Would you like to reminisce of years ago? If you haven't visited the historical centre, you are missing an enjoyable time to learn about life in Lehigh Township and days gone by. Sunday, October 9, is the last open house for the season.

Time to visit is 1 to 4 p.m. Come and browse. The exhibits are unusual and a "must see." Group tours, by appointment, are always welcome.

Members will have a display and literature at the Walnutport Canal Festival on October 24.

Please stop by and lend your support.

Plans are moving along for the Tenth anniversary dinner to be held at the Lehigh Township Fire Company in Cherryville on November 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. An "Olde fashioned turkey dinner" will be served by the Country Garden to celebrate ten years of the historical society's service to the community. A platter of turkey, potato or filling, vegetable, salad, roll, beverage, and dessert will be served.

The society members have gathered many pictures and will have displays which will reflect the history of Lehigh Township. The society has been actively working in the community and the picture presentation during the evening will provide insight as to who we are and the important work we have done over the past ten years to preserve the heritage of Lehigh Township.

The dinner will highlight the anniversary of our tenth year since being organized. Mark your calendar for this special event and call 610-7675906 or 610-767-6829 for dinner tickets; Special cost for children; under 5 years, free.

It is our hope that we will have the support of society members and friends and that you will help us celebrate our accomplishments over the past ten years. For more information, call 610-7675989 or 610-767-3634.

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Parents’ Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm

October 19, 2011 Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School

3300 Chester Avenue • Bethlehem, PA This is an opportunity for current and prospective students, parents and community members to meet our staff and tour our building.

An evening filled with. . .

• Meet the Teachers • Cooking Demonstrations • Children’s Activities • Food & Refreshments • Program Display Tables • Financial Aid Information • Basket Raffle Current students will also have the opportunity to review choices for final program placement.

Questions? Contact BAVTS Student Services at 610-866-8013, ext 620.

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Young at Heart Color and hang this sheet in an important place in your home. Remember to have a grown-up test your smoke alarms once a month. Tear off the correct month when the test is finished!

"Reproduced from NFPA's Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. Š2011 NFPA."

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Word Find

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Young at Heart

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Autumn is a season for big decisions -- like whether or not it's too late to start spring cleaning.

Autumn -- time to drag out your winter clothes and see what kind of summer fun the moths had.

The autumn leaves are a lot like raising kids. First they turn on you, and then they fly away. And next thing you know, you look out the window and they're back!

I could tell there was a hint of autumn in the air when my son's football smashed me in the face.

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Church Directory KEY: W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W - 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45, All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton 610-377-2675 Sun. W – 10 am, SS 9 am Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church 649 W. Wash. St. Slatington, 610-767-2214.

Mass - 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 am SS (all ages) 9:15 am Bethany Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661.

W 10:30 am & 6 pm S.S. 9 am Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239, W 9 am & Children’s Programs 10:30 am Bethel U.C.C. Slatington. 610-767-1898.

W 10 am S.S. 9 am Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 am & Small Study Groups, 11:15 am Calvary Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-767-7447 W 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath 610-837-0935.

W 11:00 am. S.S. 10:00 am. HA Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30am, S.S. 9:15am, Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051.

W 9 am S.S. 10:15 Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 am S.S. 9 am Covenant United Methodist Church 2715 Mt. View Dr. 610-837-7517.

Worship 8 & 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15.

Egypt Community Church Egypt 610-262-4961 H/C Sun. Worship 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10:15 a.m.

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

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown 610-852-2805.

W 8:30a.m. & 10:45a.m, SS 9:45 am..

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201.

W 10 a.m.

First UCC Palmerton W 9 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli 610-298-3020.

W 10:00 a.m.

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 W 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m. HA.

McMichaels United Methodist Church McMichaels 570-629-1136

Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680.

W 8:30 & 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. HA. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville W 8am, 9:45a.m. & 10:45, N, S.S. 9:30.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-767-6162.

W 9:00 am & 10:45 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m. N Grace United Church of Christ Northampton.

W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

Parryville United Methodist Church 610-377-5538 W is at 10:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church Palmerton Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & ll am HA. Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville W 9:30 a.m. N S.S. 11 a.m Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola W 11 a.m S.S. 9:30 a.m., Fellowship 10:30 a.m..

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington. 610-767-1526.

W 8:30 am

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632.

W 9 a.m. Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 8:45 a.m..

Heidelberg UCC Slatington. 610-767-4740.

W 8:30 a.m. HA.

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

Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970.

S.S. 9:30 a.m. W 10:45 a.m. N

St. John’s Episcopal Palmerton Sun. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

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

Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276.

W 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526.

W 10:45 am

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. N S.S. 9:00 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton W 8 & 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. N & HA

St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton W 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA.

Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203. PR W 8/10:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. N HA.

St. John’s UCC Rising Sun Rd. Laurys Station W 10:15 am S.S. 9 am. HA.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-3365.

W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

St. John’s UCC Slatington 610-767-5554.

W: 9 am - N, H A

Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton 610-681-5200.

W 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

St. John’s UCC of Howertown, Northampton, 610-262-8666 W 8 & 10:15 AM S.S. 9 AM. N, HA

Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412.

W 9:00 am. Svc. 10:30 am

St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton 610-377-2972 W 9 am SS 10:30 am

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield W 10am. Nursery

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Church Directory St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107.

Mass daily at 8:30 a.m. Mass Sat Evening 4:30. Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church Slatington. 610-760-2090 W 10 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, Cherryville, 610-767-5751.

W at 10:15am S.S. 9am. N, HA.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 W 8 & 10:45 a.m. N, S.S. 9:15 a.m. HA. Rejoicing- 4th Sunday of every month

St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 Sun 9/4: – 9:30 a.m,. 9/11: SS 9 a.m., W 10:15 a.m.

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

W 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA

United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 HA W 8:30/10:30, SS –9:30 Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 W 8 & 10:30 am, Children Church 10:30, N, HA Walnutport 7th-Day Adventist Church 610-767-8939, W 9:45am. SS 11:00am.

St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Sunday

Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270.

W 10 a.m. SS. 9 a.m. N

The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. 610-826-4972.

W 10:15 a.m.

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

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., S.S. 10 a.m.

Zion UCC Lehighton. 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m.

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

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

We are currently scheduling Pastors to contribute a short Sermonette for 2012 issues. If you would like to participate, please call 610767-9600 or email sermonette@ townandcountrygazette.com * Please send your FALL 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. *SS – Sunday School, H/A – Handicapped Accessible.

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

Spread The Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Happenings Fall Fest to benefit Through These Hands Through These Hands, a non-profit organization that donates medical supplies around the world, is having their second annual Fabulous Fall Fest Craft Sale on October 29, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in the Family Life Center at Bethany Wesleyan Church. To receive more information about the Fall Fest or Through These Hands, please contact Dorene at throughthesehands@juno.com, or by phone 610 428- 2786 and leave a message. The Fall Fest craft show has limited space for craft vendors so act now to reserve your table!

Bethany has begun their fall lineup of activities, classes and ministries. You do not have to be a member to participate and classes are offered free of charge. The events include a soup and

salad meal for families beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, prayer groups for adults and teens, Moms in Touch sharing group, DivorceCare, GriefShare and many more.

Sunday morning adult classes beginning September 11 are: What’s So Amazing About Grace? - Phillip Yancey’s unique style will capture and challenge you. Heaven - Week-by-week and verse-by-verse teaching in the atmosphere of a loving class. Journey of a Lifetime - Survey of the entire Bible for people new to the Bible or those wanting a refresher. Book of John - Verse by verse study of the Gospel of John Love and War - John & Stasi Eldredge unpack areas of challenge and breakthrough in real life marriage. Cooking Class Continued on Page 29

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Spread The Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Happenings Continued from Page 28 - Meets once a month with Chef Dave Brady to learn new cooking skills. Also, there are classes for children, teens and a nursery for infants.

Tuesday Nights beginning September 13: Celebrate Recovery - Men’s and women’s groups walking through the 12 steps Christ centered program of recovery from any kind of addiction.

Deaf Bible Study - This dynamic group enjoys meeting and studying the Bible.

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

Bethany is sponsoring the following activities and everyone is invited to participate.

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading registration is now open for grades Kindergarten - 8th grade

boys and girls. You may register online at www. bethanywes.org or by contacting the church office @ 610 767-1239. Recreational Volleyball - Sunday evenings @ 6 pm, ages 15 & up. Competitive Volleyball - Monday evenings @ 6:30 pm, ages 17 & up (or if you are currently in a league).

There will be a free “No Other Name” concert on October 16 at 6:00 pm. This group (brother & sister, Sam & Laura Adam and friend Chad Smith) has been ministering together for over 10 years.

They bring a creative, interesting and powerful presentation of songs full of truth and meaning.

Featuring thoughtful and scripturally-based lyrics with a tight harmony, they have ministered in churches all over the nation. Free will offering.

Trunk or Treat will return on October 26, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Children ages 0 - 5th grade are welcome to participate. This year’s theme is “A Trip Around the World”.

ZUMBA Classes every Tuesday & Thursday @ 7:00 pm ($4/session). Cord of Three Coffeehouse Continued on Page 30

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Spread The Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Happenings Continued from Page 29 - Women’s Bible Study is held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm. Breaking Free - Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.

Divorce Care, Grief Share, Purpose Driven Life, Moms in Touch - Wednesday’s at 6:30 pm.

Wild at Heart - Men’s Bible Study - Wednesday’s at 6:30 pm Electronic Recycling Day, November 4, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (sponsored by Bethlehem Christian School). You may call the school for more information 610 767-7227.

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

PORK & BEEF MEAT PIE DINNER Saturday, October 15, 2011

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Church & Irvin Roads, Heidelberg Township Adults $11.00, Children ages (4 to 10 ) $6.00 3 & Under – Free For Tickets: 610-767-5351 or 610-767-6557

Apple Festival

Slatington United Presbyterian Church will hold it’s Apple Festival on October 8, from 11AM - 5PM The 21st Annual Apple Festival will feature numerous apple treats, fresh apple cider, baked goods, soups, halushki, pierogies, hot dogs, hamburger BBQ, and sausage sandwiches. Over two dozen craft vendors have registered, and there will be a candy wheel and Chinese auction.

Play the “minute-to-win-it game, and enjoy musical entertainment by The Quartet of Five.

Fall Fest People’s EC Church

The People’s EC Church of Lehighton is having their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 2pm. There will be free child-safety fingerprinting (inkless so no mess) and great food and many hand-crafted items and other vendors so you can begin your holiday shopping early. This event benefits the church’s short-term missionaries, youth campers and the building fund. We will have pumpkin painting for the kids Continued on Page 31

Fall Basket Social at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville.

Saturday October 8th from 9-2.

Theme baskets, raffle, door prize at 11:00 and 2:00 (must be present).

Soups, chow chow, apple butter and bake sale.

610-681-5200

Basket Bingo Longaberger, Pottery and Wrought Iron

St. John’s UCC, Slatington Oct. 23rd

Doors at 11:30 u Bingo at 1:30 $20 for 20 Games u $5 for 5 Specials Chinese Auction u Raffles 50/50 Drawing u Door Prizes!

Lunch & Refreshments Available FMI or Tickets-610-767-5868

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Fall Fest People’s EC Church Continued from Page 30 (while supplies last). Also, bring this add from the Town and Country Gazette and receive a free soft pretzel (while supplies last). Each year the youth of People’s EC make a short-term mission trip and this helps them raise the funds to take that trip. The youth returned in August from a week in Newark, NY where they helped to refurbish a nursing home and hospital, assisted with day care for the children of migrant workers, helped to build and refurbish a hospice center for children with terminal cancer and also assisted disabled families to make their homes handicapped accessible. The youth range between 13 and 18 years old and have a true passion to help others and rely heavily on these fundraisers to ensure they can complete a mission every summer. Please plan to attend and enjoy the great products, crafts and food being offered.

For more information, call 610-377-1696.

Interested in vendor space? Call 610-990-3785.

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David M. Harding Supervisor Nathanael J. Horvath Funeral Director 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-3011 Fax: (610) 767-2474 hardingfhinc@aol.com

Our family, now in its second generation, has been proudly serving your family in the Northern Lehigh and surrounding area’s since 1954.

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Marriage Group People’s EC Church Continued from Page 30 Calling all Married Couples--do you ever ask yourself "why does he/she do that?" You know you have differences but wonder how to deal with them. Wouldn't you like to delight in them? Join the marriage group at People's EC Church the first Saturday of every month, beginning October 1st at 6pm as we explore our differences in the classic video series, "Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti." We will explore steps to help us love and support our spouses in the areas of acceptance, service, encouragement, forgiveness, devotion, motivation, and edification. Childcare is provided. So if you want a better marriage and the answers to why we do what we do, come on out to People's EC Church Marriage group Lehighton.

For more info, call Gary & Kathy 610-990-3785.

Fall Basket Party The 4th Annual Fall Basket Party will be held on Friday, October 28 from 5-8pm and Saturday, October 29 from 9am-3pm.

Pampered Chef Fundraiser Mark your calendar, Sunday November 13 at 12:15pm, The People's EC Church Short-Term Missionary Fundraiser with The Pampered Chef.

Gary Matson, Independent Pampered Chef Consultant and Team Leader is donating all of his commission to help the teens raise the funds they need for the mission trip in the Summer of 2012.

If you want to help the teens but cannot attend, you may order online at www.pamperedchef.biz/ gary and enter "People's EC Church" as the host, so the teens get the credit. If you have questions, you may call the church at 610-377-1696 or Gary Matson 610-379-1247.

Northern Lehigh Food Bank Fund Raiser The Northern Lehigh Food bank is sponsoring a bus trip to PA Christmas gift & craft show on Sunday December 2. Think about joining us and helping the food bank during one of the most needy times of the year. The bus will leave Walnutport at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. For more info or to reserve your space call 610-760-9744.

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LCCC Announces Summer Dean’s List Donald W. Snyder, President at Lehigh Carbon Community College, recently announced the Dean's List for the Summer 2011 semester.

Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve Dean's List status. Andreas: Timothy Kromer and Joshua Smith.

Bath: Justine Frantz.

Catasauqua: Metelyn Batalka, Nicole Hammer, Kaitlin Kline, Sarah Lipovsky, Keith Reiss, Jenna Rogers, Bryan Vandegrift, and Jennifer Wells.

Coplay: Steffanie Breininger, Michael Glass, Jacob Howell, Jason Jones, Nicole Kloss, Eric Makovsky, Tara Poncavage, Matthew Sandt, Colleen Satkowski, Kelsey Walakovits, and Samantha Winkelbauer.

Germansville: Jared Cortright, Samantha Ferrizzi, Marcia Hoffman, and Morgan Snyder.

Jim Thorpe: Kerri Ahner, Tyra Brown, Jason Capper, Anna Green, Jennifer Moore, Jennifer Nederostek, and Lisa Walck.

Laurys Station: Anne Mehalshick and Brett Rentzheimer.

Lehighton: John Bekas, Kacey Galasso, Tamara Graver, Lauren Jankowski, Mary Ott, Debra Peryea, Patricia Porcano, Raymond Schnell, and

Amanda Windbeck.

New Tripoli: Alexis Dolena, Mary Frank, Joseph Hall, Patricia Kern, Tiffany Kobordo, and Bruce Toohey.

Orefield: Jessica Argento, Lyndsey Betker, Jonathan Brannan, Christina Clark, Emily Heller, Denise Iannotta, Paige Liscka, Rofael Sankari, and Nishil Vachhani.

Palmerton: Mark Andrews, Shane Becker, Patrick Conroy, Becky Costenbader, Daniel Dalonzo, Michael Fischer, Ashley Hahn, Jennifer Kriz, Donna Lamberty, Christie Nansteel, Jacqueline Oberlander, Ivory Stellato, and Christina Tomsic.

Parryville: LeaAnn Surmaitis.

Schnecksville: Blake Ferrich, Samantha George, Chantel Greenawald, Jacqueline Rizzi, William Roeder, Caitlin Schoemaker, and Courtney Sell.

Slatington: Sarah Arndt, Cory Beam, Patrick Bechtel, Mary Bechtold, Gregory Biege, Elizabeth Dolbow, Lindsay Hoppes, Erin Knecht, Logan Schleicher, Robert Steets, Kristina Weaver, and Mary-Beth Welsh.

Treichlers: Heather Werner.

Walnutport: Justin Becker and Nicole Doble.

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2nd Annual Running of the Nuts 5K Run & Walk The Walnut Street Playground Association’s 2nd Annual Running of the Nuts 5K Run and Walk will be held on Saturday November 19, 2011.

The course for the race will be entirely on the D & L trail heading south towards Treichlers. The course is a completely flat, out and back course, making for a good race to improve on your PR! The race begins at 9AM, and will be held rain or shine.

Registration and checkin begins at 7:30 AM. Parking for the race will be available at the Slatington Trailhead, at Main & Railroad Streets. Pre Registration is $15, before November 4. Runners under 17 pay only $10!

Awards will be given out to the top three runners in several age categories, as well as the top three overall male and female finishers.

Post race refreshments will be available. For more information or for an application please call (610) 767-7626 or email wspa@ptd.net and put race application in the subject line or visit the Walnut Street Playground Association page on Facebook.

The race will benefit Walnut Street Playground.

The playground association hopes to see all the local runners and trail walkers participate.

Library News Don’t overlook the amazing resources our area public libraries have to offer. Free public and community libraries have hundreds, sometimes thousands, of titles for research or just to curl up with on the couch. Local Libraries like Northampton, Palmerton, Slatington and

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Lehighton offer free programs and events throughout the year from children’s reading groups to study groups for high school students as well as used book sales and a plethora of other things.

So, go to your public library and get informed, get enlightened and get involved! Without support from you, by going to fundraisers and participating in events, we might not have the advantages that free public libraries have to offer in the future. Stop by one of these libraries (or wherever your local library is) today and make sure public libraries are around for years to come.

Slatington Library – 650 Main St. p- 610-767-6461 Palmerton Library- 402 Delaware Avenue p- 610-826-3424 Northampton Library- 1615 Laubach Avenue p- 610-262-7537 Lehighton Library- 124 North St. p- 610-377-2750

Local Kids’ Programs Walk the Talk

Two local studios – Janner’s Martial Arts and Dance with Kim School of Performing Arts – walk the talk when it comes to creating well-round students. Both businesses’ students will not only display their talents but also help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association on Sat., Oct. 8, at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe.

You can watch the students showcase their talents at this year’s Alzheimer’s Family Fun Festival and Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sat., Oct. 8, at the Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. To learn details about the Alzheimer’s Family Fun Festival & Walk, call Kathy at 570-645-3059.

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SHS Dedication Over 75 people gathered on September 25, 2011 for the dedication of the Slatington Memorial Park on Main and Second St.'s in Slatington. The park, which is situated on the grounds of the old Slatington High School (1917-1982) has been in the works for nearly 10 years. The park project which is currently complete with phase 1, has been funded by grants from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Green Future Fund and the Alumni of Slatington High School.

Many others have also been involved in helping the project by donating time and resources into the project.

The project is ongoing and will see the addition of a drinking fountain in the spring of 2012, a bike rack and trashcans as well as additional slanted parking, plaques, owls and cornerstone from the old high school and continuous landscaping, according to Borough Councilman Dan Stevens.

Stevens is president of the Northern Lehigh Future Focus an instrumental group in the project.

"We have already have weddings, prom photos and the St. Johns Peach Festival in the park, its a

nice place to sit and relax," he said about his hopes for the park "use your imagination."

Stevens said that there is a small fee for residents who wish to reserve the park and gazebo for a private event such as a wedding or birthday party, but if you are just looking to drop by and enjoy the park for a little while, no reservation is required. The borough encourages residents to use this park and hopes to see concerts and future community events happen there.

Those who have donated monetary funds to the project have received benches at the park, including the class of 1959, which was the last to walk to halls of Slatington High School, and the last graduating class. Members of the 1959 graduating class were present at the dedication, Mrs. Shirley (Roth) Wagner said "We wore it out." Also at the dedication, among dignitaries and friends, was Dolores Rowlands from the class of 1945. They are celebrating their 66th class reunion.

By Alice Wanamaker

Pictures clockwise from top left: the Quartet of 5 performs at the Slatington Memorial Park Dedication; Rodney Mummey, Shirley L. (Roth) Wagner and Joyce D. (Roth) Kuntz SHS Class of 1959; Residents & Slatington High School Alumni enjoy the Slatington Memorial Park and music.

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Northampton High School Receives Award of Appreciation The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania is presenting an award to the Fine and Digital Arts Department of the Northampton Area High School on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kreidersville Covered Bridge, 100 Covered Bridge Road, Northampton, PA. If raining, the presentation will take place in the shelter of the 116 foot long Kreidersville Covered Bridge, the last historic covered bridge in Northampton County.

One of the missions of theTheodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania (ATBCBS@), the foremost authority on covered bridges in Pennsylvania, is to encourage the preservation of a disappearing resource, Pennsylvania’s covered bridges. In recognition of the creative efforts of the Fine and Digital Arts Department at the Northampton Area High School (ANAHS@) the TBCBS is giving it an Award of Appreciation Afor contributing to the awareness of covered bridges@ through its students’ 2011 video production on the Kreidersville Covered Bridge (the AKCB@).

The Kreidersville Covered Bridge Association (the AKCBA@), requested student volunteers to work on a campaign to promote the KCB and the KCBA’s upcoming events. Taylor Emmons and Miranda Miller, two students in the Digital Arts Program at NAHS, both of whom graduated in 2011, volunteered to create a video under the direction of their instructor, Mrs. Tara Gray.

Working closely with the KCBA, doing much independent research, and involving other NAHS students in the production, Ms. Emmons and Ms. Miller produced, scripted, directed, shot, scored and edited a 6.3 minute video which has been uploaded to YouTube. (SEE VIDEO AT http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugVE5aXzugU ).

The students’ video and their interview was also seen on RCN’s Community Spotlight show on the episode featuring the KCB which was broadcast on tape six times in May and June 2011; they spent the day with RCN’s production team.

The KCBA is a welcoming group of volunteers Continued on Page 39

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Keeshond/Australian Shepherd Mix Medium • Adult • Female Nya is a 6 year old keeshond/Aussie shep mix. She is a katrina survivor.

Was very scared and anxious when she first arrived but has been in a foster home and has really come out of her shell and is a great dog. She loves to cuddle, gets along great with the other dogs in the house.

She is crate trained, and if you say go home she goes right in (knowing she is going to get a treat). She knows sit..she actually sits up (begs). Loves giving kisses. She is layed back but will just jump up out of the blue and start playing. She Is up tp date on all her shots, she is spayed and is now ready for her furever home.

She can be shy when she first meets you (and other dogs), but once she sees you are not out to hurt her she will be your BFF. For more info or to meet Nya, contact her foster mom Sue at dragon2lady@yahoo.com More about Nya: Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary colors: Brown or Chocolate, Yellow, Tan, Blond or Fawn • Coat length: Medium

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Beagle/Pug Mix: An adoptable dog in Whitehall, PA Medium • Adult • Male Gizmo is a 4 year old beagle mix. His former owner said mixed with Pug but he looks more beagle than Pug. He is a very nice dog who ended up in the shelter when his owners got divorced and neither could take him. He loves people, just a great dog who really wants to be back in a home being the great family dog that he is. Come and meet me and my friends. Can't wait to meet you and fall in love! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at our shelter ( 1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact us at 610-248-7997 More about Gizmo Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained • Primary color: Tricolor (Brown, Black & White) • Coat length: Short Contact Info: Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall, PA • 610-432-2532 or http://www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info/

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Northampton High School Receives Award of Appreciation Continued from Page 36 with a mission to continually restore and maintain was slated for demolition when the people of the bridge for visitors’ enjoyment today and for Northampton County and covered bridge lovers posterity’s sake. One of the ways to ensure that across the state rallied to save it. The entire the bridge is preserved in the future is not only exterior shell of the KCB, the part that resembles to perform current maintenance but also to teach a red barn, was replaced in the 1960 rehabilitation children about the bridge. The KCBA is partnering but the internal structural elements of the bridge with the Northampton Area School District to were, even after 120 years, strong and relatively incorporate the KCB in its K-12 curriculum in the undamaged. To this day, the KCB is the only subjects of local history, science, math and the arts, covered bridge in the Lehigh Valley with no steel and to arrange field trips to the KCB focusing on beams bolstering its frame. . those disciplines. The KCBA believes that having Covered bridges are on people=s minds lately a great experience at the KCB as a child is not only because so many historic bridges took such instructional but is also a means of engendering public beatings in the recent storms and floods. a love of the bridge at an early age. It may be the Hurricane Irene pretty much spared the Lehigh inspiration needed to create a preservationist in Valley its full wrath but as it traveled into New the future.

England it destroyed five historic covered bridges The KCBA holds an annual fund raising run, in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. A the KCB Challenge 10K and 5K, and a biannual shocking video of Vermont’s Bartonsville Covered Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival, next Bridge being swept off its piers and deposited scheduled for June 2nd and 3rd, 2012. For the downstream is horrifying to watch. Spared 2011 KCB Challenge, the KCBA and the NASD from Irene, Tropical Storm Lee caused extensive experimented with how the KCB could be used damage to eleven historic covered bridges in in the arts curriculum by requesting volunteers Pennsylvania, and, like in Vermont, Lancaster from NAHS’s Digital Arts Department to do a County’s Siegrist Mills Covered Bridge was swept promotional video for the bridge and the KCB away.

Challenge. Having seen the award-winning The Hokendauqua Creek regularly floods results, it seems to have been a successful but the flat land around the KCB helps limit the experiment. The video was a mutually beneficial creek’s height and swiftness during flooding arrangement, and the KCBA hopes to interest which is one of the reasons the KCB has lasted 172 other NAHS students in doing their graduation years. Luckily, no Lehigh Valley covered bridge projects on the KCB. sustained substantial damage although the Little Located in Allen Township in the northwest Gap Covered Bridge in Carbon County suffered corner of Northampton County, the KCB has thousands of dollars of flood damage. The Lehigh crossed the Hokendauqua Creek since 1839 Valley’s covered bridges should be treasured and making it the oldest bridge in the Lehigh Valley preserved. Visit the KCB and you will understand and the fifth oldest in Pennsylvania. Serving the why. community for 172 years, the KCB has seen its glory days and its low points. In 1959, the KCB

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A Touch of Dutch Yaahre zerick an der Grischtdaagzeit hawwich en ganz guder Meerreddich an meim Schwaerdaadi seim Haus ghatt. Die Aage waare am Wessere, die Naas iss uffgemacht warre, un der Schwitz hot uff der Schtaern in gleene Drobbe gschtanne.

Ich hab ihn gfroogt, wu er es kaaft hot ghatt un er hot geantwatt, as seller in seim Gaarde gewaxe iss gwest un er selwert es gemacht hot. Ich hab aa an sellre Zeit en Gaarde in meim hinnerschde Hof ghatt, un es neegscht Yaahr hot mei Schwaerdaadi en paar Watzle runnergebrocht un ich hab sie neigeschtecht in en Eck vun meim Gaarde drin.

Wann’s Zeit im Schpotyaahr waar fer der Meerreddich zu duh, iss mei Schwaerdaadi runnerkumme mit seim eegne Essich un Zucker.

Nochdem as ich sie ausgeroppt un gewescht hab, sin mir in die Kich neigange fer der Meerreddich zu mache.

Ich hab ken Meereddichreiwer ghatt, awwer mei Fraa hot eens vun selle neie Esseschroder [ Esse, food + schrode, to chop, to grind ] kaaft en paar Monede zerick. Ich hab der Meerreddich neigeduh un hab die Maschien aagedreht. O Elend! Waar der Geruch awwer schtarick! Ich hab nasse Aage ghatt un es Wasser waar an mei Gsicht am Nunnerlaafe. Mei Schwaerdaadi, wu wie ich aa ganz nasse Aage ghatt hot, hot gegrische, „Mach die Fenschdere uff; mir misse en bissel Luft hawwe dodrin.“ Es waar arrich letz un sell hot net zu viel gholfe.

Um selli Zeit drum hot mei Bu vun der Schul heemkumme. Er iss in die Kich reigeloffe un wann er uns gschene hot, hot er gut glacht un hot gsaagt, „Ich meen as des die eerschti Zeit waer, as ich zwee uffgewaxne Mannsleit allebeed am Brille gsehne hab.“ Schpeeder wann mehner Luft reikumme iss, hot mei Schwaerdaadi der Essich

un der Zucker nei un hot’s faddichgemacht. Er hot net ken Reseet gebraucht; er hot yuscht es gschmackt un en bissel vum Essich odder Zucker neigeduh bis es recht waar. Un ich muss eich saage sell hot gut gschmackt, wann mir’s uff’s Schunkefleesch geduh hen. Yah, es waar net der recht Weg fer es zu mache, awwer es waar verhafdich Druwwelwaert!

TRANSLATION Several years ago around Christmas time, I enjoyed a really good horseradish at my fatherin-law’s house. My eyes were watering, my nose was completely opened and beads of perspiration were standing on my forehead. I asked him where he bought that horseradish and he replied that it had grown in his garden and he, himself, had prepared it. At that time, I also had a garden in my back yard and the next year my father-inlaw brought me a few horseradish roots which I planted in a corner of my garden.

When it was time in the fall to make the horseradish, my father-in-law came down to my place, bringing vinegar and sugar with him.

After I pulled the horseradish from the garden and washed it, we went into the kitchen to do the preparation. Now I did not have a horseradish grater but my wife had recently bought one of those new food processor machines [The Dutch word is made up: food chopper or grinder]. I put the horseradish in it and turned it on. O misery!

The odor was unbelievably strong! I had wet eyes and the water was running down my face. My father-in-law, who also looked like I did, yelled, “Open the windows; we must get some fresh air in here.” It was so bad that even opening the windows did not help very much.

Around that time my boy came home from school. He walked into the kitchen and after a good laugh, said, “I think that this is the first time I have seen two grown men crying together.”

Later, after more fresh air came into the kitchen, my father-in-law added the vinegar and sugar to finish preparing it. He did not need to follow a recipe; he just tasted it and added more vinegar or sugar till he had it correct. And I must tell you that it sure tasted good later when we put it on some ham. Yes, it was not the right way to prepare it, but it was certainly worth the trouble.

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Northern Lehigh Community Center After 14 years of hard work, 20 plus board members, hundreds of volunteer hours and creative fundraising, the building permit has been secured for Phase 1 of the community center being built at 575 West Church Street in Slatington. The building contract has been signed with Kelly Construction.

Plans for the community center include a gymnasium, basketball courts, and bike and skateboard parks. The Community Center is also open to ideas from the Community on what they would like to see as part of their Community Center.

The property will also include 60 or more parking spaces to support visitors as well as a childcare room.

There will be a reasonable membership fee that will include some programs and use of the exercise equipment, locker rooms, showers.

Help is needed with the “Money Toss” at the Slatington Trail Head on Saturday, October 8, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you can donate one hour of your time for this worthwhile cause, please email back or call 610-760-0300. Help is also needed at our “Hotdog Stand Fundraiser” in front of Hallman’s garage, Slatington during the Halloween parade on Saturday, October 29, from 5 pm to completion of the parade. Call Chairperson Gwyn Neff at 610-6570236 to schedule your hour shift. Or you can ride on the “Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade Float”

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Recipe Round-Up Pennsylvania Apples in Season at Local Farm Markets It’s apple season and local farm markets will be stocked with old favorites like Red Delicious and Gala, newer varieties like Honeycrisp™, and heirloom varieties like Northern Spy and Winesap.

“Pennsylvania apple growers produce approximately 440 million pounds of apples each year, making Pennsylvania the fourth largest apple-producing state in the country,” said Karin Rodriguez, executive director for the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program. “In addition, there are literally hundreds of different varieties grown across the state.”

Purchasing apples at a local farm market has many benefits. Food that is purchased locally is fresher than food which is imported from other states and countries. In addition, locally-produced and purchased food leaves a smaller carbon

footprint. And buying locally grown apples supports both the local economy and the growers in the community.

Another great benefit to shopping at a farm market is that you can meet and talk with the growers and even sample a new apple variety.

“There are Pennsylvania growers who are fifth, sixth and even seventh generation,” said Rodriguez. “When you visit their markets, you actually get to see first hand where your food was grown and meet the person who grew it.”

The Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program’s website, www.pennsylvaniaapples.org, is a quick and easy resource to locate farm markets around the state. And a new mobile website for smart phones makes it easy to find markets when you’re on the road.

In addition to a variety of fresh apples, many markets also sell fresh cider, as well as a variety of homemade apple goods like pies, dumplings, sauce and butter. “Whether you’re looking for a day of activity, or just need to pick up some fresh apples for the kids’ lunches, Pennsylvania’s farm markets really do have something for everyone,” said Rodriguez.

Enjoy this multi-generation family favorite recipe from one of our growers. For more recipes, or to learn more about Pennsylvania apples, go to www.pennsylvaniaapples.org.

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4-H Schooling Horse Show The Northampton County 4-H Center is sponsoring an Open Schooling Horse Show to be held Sunday, October 9 at the Northampton County 4-H Center, in Nazareth. It will start at 10:00 AM. This show is being held in conjunction with the Northampton County Open Gate Tour being held during this weekend.

This show is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 19 years and adults. It will offer walktrot, open, jumping and fun classes throughout the day. A costume class will be held at the end of the show. There is a small fee for each class.

All entrants are required to wear a hard hat in all classes. Release forms, 2011 Coggins and a rabies certificate are required before entry into the show.

This show is offered as a learning experience for the youth and adults of the area. It will be an

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informal show, appropriate riding boots and hard hats are required, no t-shirts allowed; neat, but not formal dress required. Entrants will receive help and encouragement throughout the event.

Ribbons will be given in each class.

There are age restrictions on certain classes and restrictions throughout divisions in the show. This allows all exhibitors an opportunity to participate and learn.

For more information concerning this show, please call 610-837-7294.

The 4-H program in Northampton County offers a wide variety of learning experiences for all youths between the ages of 8 to 18 years. Anyone wishing more information concerning the 4-H program, in general, is welcome to call Donna Foulk, Northampton County 4-H Educator, at 610746-1970, weekdays between 8:00 -4:00, or your local county extension office.

Blood Drives

Slatington-area residents will have two opportunities to donate blood in October.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct a community blood drive on Monday, October 10 at the Slatington American Legion from 3 to 7 p.m.

Information and appointments may be made by contacting Gary Levan at 610-767-2201.

For those who find that date or those hours inconvenient, Miller-Keystone will have its bimonthly community visit to Palmerton on Wednesday, October 12 at the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Boro Hall.

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Mid-season Varsity Football Round-up

We have reached the half-way point of the 2011 varsity football season. After 5 games, we can start to see how the teams’ seasons will pan out and if the playoffs are in their future.

Lehighton (2-3) - The Indians have had an up and down season.

Their 2-3 record isn’t an accurate depiction of their ability and their head coach George Ebbert agrees, “We are a little disappointed with our 2-3 start. We feel we are better than that and had the potential to be 5-0 at this point. We made too many mistakes and deserve to be 2-3.” They have a tough game next week against Stroudsburg. That game could determine Lehighton’s postseason fate.

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Northampton (1-4) – Northampton has had a disappointing season so far. They have tough games left on their schedule against Whitehall and Catasaqua.

Even with a dismal start, Coach Robert Steckel is still optimistic about their season, “I think that our season is wide open. We play some great competition, but our kids are continuing to improve.”

Palmerton (3-2) – The Blue Bombers have a nice record to show after the first five games of the season but, things will be getting tough for them with their backloaded schedule. They play Northwestern, Bangor, Catty, Pen Argyl and Northern Lehigh. How they fare against these competitors will be the true test.

Northwestern (4-1) – Northwestern is similar to Palmerton. They have a great record but, they have tough competition left to play in the rest of this season. Northwestern’s success has been a surprise to people this year but, if they notch at least two wins in their remaining 5 games they Continued on Page 49

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Football Round-up Continued from Page 48 will be in good position for the postseason.

Northern Lehigh (5-0) – The Bulldogs are a very good team. They are undefeated so far this season but they play Pen Argyl next, then Northwestern and Bangor, all three of which are Colonial League powerhouses. NL relies a lot on passing the ball this year and if senior quarterback Dylan Hofmann can perform well against these tough teams, Northern Lehigh will be in good shape.

Northampton AARP Meeting

Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on October 12, 2011, at the Allen Township Fire Company 3530 Howertown Road, Northampton PA 18067. Doors will open at 12:00 noon. refreshments will be served. Entertainment will be Speaker Sharon Fletcher. Anyone interested in the AARP bus trips please contact Sharon at 610-262-9182. New members are welcome at our meetings.

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The Henry L. Mickley/Mabel S. Fravel Charitable Trust grant applications for the year 2011 are now available at Slatington Borough Hall, Washington Twsp. And First Niagra Bank in Slatington. 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations in the Borough of Slatington and Washington Township are eligible to apply.

The trust, which has been distributing grants in the area since 2005 was established by Mabel Fravel after the passing of Mr. Mickley in 1978.

Mr. Mickley believed that providing gifts for charitable and benevolent purposes has the effect of promoting the welfare of citizen’s within the community. Ms. Fravel wanted to provide for the maintenance and improvements of Victory Park and the Slatington Public Library. Grant applications are reviewed by three local trustees.

Grant awardees will be announced before the end of the year.

If your group would like to apply, you can pick up an application at any location listed above.

Tax deductible contributions to help increase the grant monies can be made a First Niagra Bank in Slatington.

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1st Annual Cub Scout Camp Out at Becky’s Drive In

Over 397 cub scouts/leaders attended--slept over and had breakfast in the morning.

The double features were: "Spy Kids 4" and "The Smurfs".

The North Valley District--Minsi Trail Council held the event.

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Bulldogs Blank Salisbury on Homecoming The condition of the playing field at Bulldog Stadium had been a topic of discussion prior to the scheduled homecoming game on September 30 after Mother Nature wreaked havoc on it with heavy rains and flooding. It was uncertain if Northern Lehigh would be able to play their game with the way the field was going into Friday practice. But the Bulldogs didn’t let the field conditions stop them from having their homecoming game, and Salisbury did not stop them on the field either!

The bulldogs stormed out of the gate and had the ball in Salisbury’s red zone but, a turnover foiled that drive. After the first of many great defensive stands for NL, they got the ball back and scored a touchdown on a scramble by Senior quarterback Dylan Hofmann. After Kirk Bender completed the PAT, they kicked the ball to the Falcons of Salisbury. The falcons mustered up a little offense against the dogs’ defense but, senior cornerback David Getz halted Salisbury’s drive by intercepting a pass.

NL took the ball right down the field on Salisbury on their next drive. The offensive line was working hard all night, dealing with the mud puddles and the sand that was put on the field during the week to combat the moisture in the ground. Senior offensive lineman Kyle Wasilkowski had this to say about the battle in the trenches, “It was really muddy. It was better this week than last week, but it was a tough battle. We are looking for the [offensive] line to improve every week.” Hofmann

The Bulldog o-line readies for battle.

capped off the drive by completing a touchdown pass to senior tight end Nick Valentini. By the end of the first quarter, the score was 14-0. S t a r t i n g the second quarter with a two touchdown lead the bulldogs still didn’t take the pedal off the gas.

Senior running back Trevor Yashur scampered 39 yards for a touchdown. After another great defensive series, Hofmann and the dogs marched right down the field and Dylan threw a laser of a pass to junior wide receiver Darien Middaugh.

Getz produced on the offensive side of the ball before halftime by catching a 7 yard pass from Hofmann.

Heading into the locker room at halftime Northern Lehigh had a comfortable lead of 35-0.

During intermission, the 2011 homecoming king and queen were announced. Valentini was named the king and Colonial League basketball star Aimee Oertner won the honors of homecoming queen. Other football players on homecoming court were: Bender, Dalton Johnson and Hofmann.

After the traditional high school homecoming festivities concluded the boys of fall were back out on the field ready for some second half action.

The third quarter was a quieter one for the bulldogs. They only put 6 points up on the board courtesy of a Getz touchdown run. The defense really stood tall during the third quarter by not allowing Salisbury to start anything in all facets of the game. When time expired in the third quarter, NL was beating Salisbury 41-0.

The fourth quarter was an easy one for Northern Lehigh. Some underclassmen got some time to shine at the varsity level. One player, sophomore Chance Delong made an interception in his own end zone to keep the shutout alive late in the 4th quarter. When it was all said and done the Bulldogs came out victorious by a final score of 41-0. Walking off the field after the game, NL coach Joe Tout said this about his players, “They played real well. They worked hard. Hofmann was producing all across the board tonight.”

The Bulldogs breezed by Salisbury in this game, with the defense in total control throughout the entire game. They allowed Salisbury to gain only 61 yards of total offense all night. One of the leaders Continued on Page 57

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of the defense for NL, senior Kyle Schomp, was high spirited when I talked to him after the game and he had this to say about the defenses’ efforts, “I feel really good about the game. We played well. We hit them hard.”

Through the first five games of their season Northern Lehigh won all of them by a comfortable margin. Things will start to get tough for Joe Tout and his squad in the upcoming weeks. They play fellow undefeated teams, Pen Argyl on October 8, then they play Northwestern Lehigh in week 7 of the season and Bangor in week 8. The bulldogs will need to work hard in the upcoming weeks if they would like to keep their untarnished record for the rest of the season.

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The Gathering

It's always better in the sunshine but The Gathering goes on rain or shine! The 8th annual Gathering was held on Saturday October 1 at the trailhead in Slatington in slight rain throughout the day and heavier rain in the evening. Live music was heard throughout the day, with the bands striking it up after 5 p.m. Ducks filled the creek just after 4 p.m. and raced to the finish line in the Great Slatington Duck Race. Vendors lined up throughout the parking lot offering food, crafts, and home products to visitors throughout the day.

At one of the largest events in our area during the year, music was played, friends were made (or reacquainted) and fun was had!

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GARAGE/YARD SALES YARD SALE – OCT. 14th All items like new – clothes, bikes, toys, home furnishing, crafts – 745 Almond Rd. Walnutport 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (10/6) GARAGE SALE- Rain or Shine, 4707 Timberline Rd. Walnutport. FRI. 10/7, SAT 10/8 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Barbie Corvette, Fish Tank w/ Stand. Barbies, Toys, Books & Pull Behind Lawn Cart, Plants, Simplicity Snow Blower. (10/6) Sale-Indoor/OutdoorLaury’s Station 1075 Cedar St. Oct. 7th & 8th, Rain Date Oct. 14th & 15th 8a.m. - ???

Animated Décor, Fiber Optic Christmas Decorations, Halloween Fiber Optics, Slot Machine, Grandfather Clock, Tools, Jewelry, Beanie Babies, Furniture, Household Items, Crafts, Longaberger Baskets, etc. (10/6)

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PERSONALS I’m a senior male looking for a pretty senior lady (white), average build, for dining out, taking day trips and spending quiet times at home. If interested please call 610-577-6794 (11/3) Good Man – young 63. Stable, successful, very handy, seeking that special younger sincere and honest woman for conversation, friendship and possible relationship. Call 610-266-6471 (10/20) WANTED FEMALE – slim or medium build, nonsmoker, Southern Poconos, Palmerton, Lehigh Valley area. White male 65 years 5’8” medium build.

484-547-6464 leave message, will return call. I am a clean, good person looking for counterpart female. (12/1)

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Tables $6 or two for $10. 610381-3381 (10/6)

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PRAYER Prayer - Blessed Virgin. Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh

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Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands. Say this prayer 3 times for 3 consecutive days. You must be publish it and it will be granted to you.

It has never been known to fail.

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PETS HOLLY & HAYDEN are black kittens that are approx. 6 mo. old. They are okay around small dogs and cats. Patches is a gray calico that is approx. 3 yrs. old.

Foster parents have a small dog

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Winter Vacation Tanning Part I If you are like most people, you are planning your fall or winter getaway. Traveling this time of year is a wonderful way to get rid of the winter blues and break up the monotony of the cold winter. To help you have the best possible vacation don’t forget your skin before you go!

A lot of people take winter vacations to tropical locations and don’t realize that the sun is more intense than it is here in the Northeast. With the intensity, comes a greater chance of a painful and unpleasant sunburn. A great way to combat vacation sunburn is to get a base tan before you go.

Tanning (not burning) is your skins natural response to UV exposure whether it’s via the sun or a tanning bed. A tan is basically your body’s protective umbrella from the sun. The upper layer of your skin darkens through the production of melanin, a natural material that is used by your body to reduce the transparency in

the upper layers of skin, creating protection for you.

This protective layer doesn’t happen overnight, depending on your skin type and coloration, creating a good base tan can take at least month or more. So make sure you make time for yourself to get into your favorite tanning salon for a month or so before you go on vacation so that you have a good base tan to start your vacation. And when you get to your favorite beach vacation don’t forget to apply sunscreen.

Just because you have gotten a great base tan doesn’t mean you don’t need to use a sunscreen.

Look for tips on getting the most out of your tanning in the next article!

Laura Stauffer is the owner of Aloha Salon and Spa in Walnutport bringing 5 years make up styling and 4 years salon experience to our readers. You can contact her by emailing laura@alohatanning.net or visiting her website at www.alohatanning.com

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Did you know ...?

The History of Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Residents of Lehigh Township gathered in January of 1944 to discuss the possibility of forming a volunteer fire company for Lehigh Township. In February of 1944, a meeting was held to discuss procedures and what was needed to form a fire station. In the beginning, meetings were held at schools and businesses in the

township. Eventually, officers were elected and By-laws were adopted. The first president, 19441945, was Robert Spangler. The certified Decree of Incorporation of Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire.

Co. No. 1 was dated April 10, 1944.

Through the next ten years, members met twice a month and developed procedures to purchase equipment and land to build a fire station, plus training members as firefighters. In August of 1945, the first piece of fire apparatus was placed into service and after that, additional equipment was purchased The first truck was housed in Dieter’s Foundry which was also the meeting place. In 1946, land was purchased at the intersection in Cherryville which is now the site of Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1. In 1954, the building consisted of two bays, an office, a hall and a kitchen. In the following years, additional apparatus was added and equipment was purchased.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Did you know ...?

The History of Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Continued from Page 64 The fire company entered a new phase of parades and local parades. The fire company’s service to the community by offering volunteer main fundraiser is the annual Country Fair; this ambulance service in 1973. Twelve hour shifts, year’s fair was the 20th. In 2001, there was a from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., were set up in the Lehigh Lighting ceremony of a community Christmas Township Volunteer Ambulance Division. The tree which continued for several years and the Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company First Sonny Ritter Memorial monument was dedicated.

Aid Squad was part of the fire company up until In recent years, a Flower Sale for Valentine’s 1988.

Day has been held. On the upper floor of the In the late 1970s, there were additions made to fire company, the Country Garden serves meals the original building and provided four new bays to the public - breakfasts on the third Sunday to house all of the trucks. More equipment was of each month and dinners on the first Friday of purchased to meet the demands of the growing each month. The Country Garden is in charge of township and schooling was made available to banquets, weddings, luncheons, etc. throughout the members. In 1990, there were two new bays the year. For the past several years, the firemen added to the building in addition to two offices, promote safety by conducting the public through a lounge, and sleeping quarters. In 1994, the fire the Fire Safety House. company had 38 active firemen and responded In early days, fire fighting equipment consisted to approximately 200 calls yearly. The Ladies of buckets, hose carts and hand pumpers. The Auxiliary had 14 members. That year, a special fire company’s current apparatus includes: a 1983 50th anniversary celebration was held with an PierceDash; 1998 HME; 2003 Freightliner; 1990 open house of the station and fire equipment Ford/Saulsbury (Heavy Rescue); 1997 Ford/F/350 museum, special speakers, and refreshments.

4x4 Diesel - pump; 1996 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew Cab; In 2008, fire company volunteers respond ed to 1987 Ford E 350 - Fire Police unit; 1970 Kaiser Jeep 388 calls. Today, in its 57th year, the fire company - forestry unit; and a 2008 Polaris/Ranger forestry is still a volunteer organization and it is still unit. providing the service to protect life and property, In November of 2010, Pa State Fire Commissioner promote safety, and is concerned about the Ed Mann presented a certificate recognizing welfare of every township resident. Volunteers the fire company as a participating member carry out the work needed and make the financial of the PA Fire Service Certification Program. decisions concerning how and where the money, This designation means that at least 50% of its donated by township residents, is spent. There are members have been trained and certified to many different duties involved with firefighting, national professional qualifications standards. safety being a concern at all times. They respond The members have gone through 166 hours of fire to fire alarms, as well as motor vehicle accidents, fighter training including that which deals with brush and mountain fires, smoke investigations, hazardous material and structural firefighting. flooding, and more. Also, when needed, the At that time, he said, “ Lehigh Township is the fire company assists and provides mutual aid to only volunteer fire fighting unit in Northampton neighboring communities. Recently, after the County that has achieved this level of certification.” fair was washed out by Hurricane Irene, they Rick Hildebrand is the current Fire Chief. made nearly 100 responses to the needs of the The company presently has approximately 61 community by pumping cellars, cutting trees, fire personnel. The Lehigh Township Volunteer directing traffic, fighting fires and performing Fire Company is located at 4188 Lehigh Drive, various rescues.

Cherryville. Volunteers are always needed. If Over the years, many will remember the various you are interested in joining and serving the fire events and activities of the fire company, among company, there is a place for you. If you have any them are: Bingo, Flea markets, Dances, Ham and questions, call the fire company’s phone number turkey raffles, Easter and Christmas Bazaars, New at 610-767-9339.

Year’s Oldies, Santa Claus deliveries, Fund drives,

By Beverly Putt, Sec. Lehigh Township Historical and Coin tosses. They participated in firemen’s Society

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Advertiser’s Index

Accelerated Auto.......................... 44 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop...................................... 43 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic Cleaning......................................... 45 Amey’s Garage, Inc........................ 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc............................ 54 BAVTS............................................. 21 B. Biechy Construction Company........................................ 55 B’s Hive............................................. 2 Becker Homes............................... 52 Bellview Pump.............................. 44 Bethany Wesleyan.............26, 29, 31 Birthday Coupon.......................... 19 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc.......................... 52 Blue Mountain Drive-in.............. 15 Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc............................... 51 Blue Mountain Health System............................... 23 Blue Ridge Auto Service & Tire................................ 68 Buddy’s Landscaping & Lawncare........................................ 54 Byler’s Farm................................... 13 Carl’s Srv. Ctr................................ 44 Cent. 21 Benninger....................... 64 Charles H. Mantz, Inc.................. 46 Cherryville Service Center............................................. 68 Chris’ Computer........................... 34 Clean Sweep.........................8, 48, 67 CLIU................................................ 41 Country Clippers Pet Grooming................................ 38 Crop Walk.........................................11 Crystal Vision Center.....................22 D+S Auto Sales............................. 33 Debbie Miller................................ 39 Diamond Fire Co.......................... 18 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop................................................ 34 Dream Come True........................ 12 Eberhardt Motors........................... 6 Edgemont Acres........................... 18 Emerald Cider Mill........................ 3 Eugene Hankee & Son................ 46 Family Practice.............................. 22 Feig, Dr. Alex I., DDS................... 22

Frey & Co......................................... 6 Friedens Fire Co. Bingo .............. 14 Friedens Filling ............................ 18 G.D. Shupp Home Repairs............................... 53 George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc........................ 41 Good Eye........................................ 46 Green Wood Nursery.................. 54 Gypsy Rose.................................... 38 Half Pipe 946................................... 8 Harding Funeral Home............... 31 Hassler Roofing Inc...................... 50 Heidelberg..................................... 30 Henry’s Srv. Station..................... 45 Herritt’s Pest Control..................... 2 Jack Follweiler’s Garage.............. 43 Jason Hankee Plumbing.............. 45 Jerusalem....................................... 30 Kern’s Outdoor Power Equipment..................................... 47 Kuhns Chiropractic...................... 23 Larry’s Antiques............................. 9 Latshaw’s Excavating................... 52 Lehigh Valley Computer Club...... 4 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Ctr................................. 36 & 37 Lehigh Valley Style....................... 62 Lessig...........................................8, 47 Lighthouse Grille......................... 13 Lincoln Manor Apartments.................................... 48 Linda’s Co. Catering.................... 14 Livengood Excavators Inc........... 51 Liza's House.................................. 49 LoveLight House, Inc................... 48 LT Country Garden...................... 15 LT Lions Eye Exams....................... 7 Mack’s Tree Service...................... 53 MDA Meyers................................. 20 Mel Fritz Construction................ 53 Messinger, Don A. - Painting and Wallpapering......................... 52 Mint Home Improvements............................... 53 Mittman’s....................................... 20 Motola Tree.................................... 52 Myster Tree & Shrub Service............................................ 53 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage............................................ 2 NAPL.............................................. 17

Neff’s Masonry............................. 52 North Catty Autumnfest & Car Show................................................. 5 Northampton Exchange Club.... 16 Northampton VFW Catering...... 16 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary......................................... 39 NOVA................................................ 4 Nu-Finish....................................... 47 Off The Wall Auto......................... 46 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt............................................ 53 Patty Brosky’s.................................. 4 PLEOA Bingo................................ 17 Precision Armaments.................. 42 PSA (Pete Coughlin).................... 52 Rack-N-Reel.................................. 37 Richard B. Ryon Insurance....................................... 62 Ron Biechy Roofing & Siding......................................... 54 Ron Mitchell Well Drilling............... 54 Roosevelt Dem. Club..................... 13 Roscoe Snyder Insurance........8, 57 Ruth M. Miller Notary/Insurance......................... 37 Santa Fe Taco Co........................... 17 Schisler Funeral............................ 63 Silfies Fuel, LLC............................ 43 Sillettco Fence............................... 43 Slatington Beverage Inc.............. 17 Slatington Skeet Assoc................ 16 Smokin’ Bandits............................ 19 SS Peter/Paul................................. 13 St. John’s UCC Slatington........... 30 St. Nicholas.................................... 32 Stress Relief Center..................... 23 Sule’s Collision............................. 47 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public................................ 64 T.J. Uhnak....................................... 53 The Village at Palmerton............. 49 Thomson's Meat Market............. 40 Trees by Dave & Son.................... 53 Tri-Boro Fencing........................... 46 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC........ 57 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service..... 47 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique...................... 23 Yenser’s Windows & Doors.............................................. 52 Yons Construction...................... 54

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