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This is our 3rd Annual Vacation Edition, and I mean, really who doesn’t like vacations? Jess, my fiancé, and I were just down in Ocean City, MD in May for their Restaurant Week and to spend some time lounging on the beach reading – one of my favorite activities. While there we also visited Assateague Island National Seashore to scope out the scenic views and wait for a wild horse to attack one of the many fools who think approaching them to impress their du mb buddies is a good idea. We saw much nice scenery, and some beautiful wild horses and other wildlife, but alas, no horse comeuppance upon people who don’t listen to the rangers. All for the better, I suppose. We also had some great meals, as the restaurants were offering good deals for Restaurant Week. I highly recommend BLU Crabhouse, and their excellent seared ahi tuna with cucu mber wasabi sauce – my mouth is watering just thinking about it – to anyone visiting Ocean City. Galaxy 66, specifically their seared scallops with pickled jalapenos and port reduction, is another great dining option. But, I digress, I hope all of you enjoy this vacation issue and, as always, any feedback is appreciated.
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FEATURING: 8 - Tips on Trips
Stretch Your Vacation Dollars!
11 - Coolest Treat Time to Vote!
27-29 - the Classifieds 36 & 37 - Superintendent Series Continues Catch up with NW Lehigh’s Mary Anne Wright
50 - Slatington 150th News
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2013 BAVTS Scholarships
The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School in conjunction with the Bridges Foundation, Inc. is proud to recognize eighteen scholarship recipients for 2013. The goal of the foundation is to provide deserving students of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School the ability and financial support to fulfill career aspirations whether it is for tools or for postsecondary educational opportunities. The Bridges Foundation was founded by Mr. Walter Dealtrey and the local business community that has an economic interest in the future of the Lehigh Valley. The Bridges Foundation has awarded over $473,300 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School since its inception in 1999.
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The Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School, or commonly referred to as BAVTS, offers hands-on experience and application based specialized skills in a variety of career pathways. BAVTS students are given the opportunity to receive both exceptional instruction and handson experience with the latest technology in their field. Bridges Award Recipients from Northampton Area High School include; Taylor Amey (Health Careers) received a Bridges Foundation Scholarship, Joseph Fronti III (Welding) received the Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Albarell Scholarship, the Albarell Electric Inc. Scholarship and a Bridges Foundation Scholarship, Amanda Ingram (Horticulture/Landscaping) received the Elizabeth Thun Affiliate Scholarship, Brandon Korpics Automotive Technician) received a Bridges Foundation Artisan Award, Joshua Mack (Automotive Technician) received the Luke and Barbara Cunningham School-to-Career Artisan Award and a Bridges Foundation Artisan Award, Jared Masonheimer (Cabinetmaking) received a Elizabeth Thun Affiliate Scholarship, Dakota Sarbaugh (Fashion Industries) received the at the Mahoning Valley Farmer’s Market, PA Century Fund Affiliate Scholarship.
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Rotary Student of the Month
The Slatington Rotary club recognized Kendra Smith as the student of the month for May. Kendra is a Northern Lehigh High School who has lived in Slatington graduate. She was a member of the student council and other clubs at the high school. This fall she plans on attending Elizabethtown College to study English and minor in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Oswald Wedding
Philip and Stacey Oswald were married on May 11, 2013 at Tri-Boro Sportsman Club in Northampton out over the Lehigh River. The happy couple honeymooned in Williamsburg, VA. They were joined by their parents; Sue Zeleski, mother of the bride and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Oswald, parents of the Groom. Many family members and friends joined them also.
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IPS ON TRIPS
How To Stretch Your Vacation Dollar
There are good reasons to include travel insurance in your vacation budget. 1. If your trip gets canceled or cut short: After you’ve invested a great deal of time and money into planning a family trip, the last thing that you want to experience is a cancellation, loss of nonrefundable costs, and unplanned medical expenses while away. While some personal health insurance may cover portions of medical expenses when you’re on vacation, not all do, and often, medical insurance does not travel overseas. Fortunately, a good travel insurance plan can reimburse up to 100 percent of a trip if you need to cancel due to covered reasons such as unforeseen illness or injury, if your primary residence or destination becomes uninhabitable due to a natural disaster, if military duty calls or even a job layoff happens. Medical expense coverage included with most comprehensive travel insurance plans can cover a child who needs stitches after a bad fall or even an emergency medical evacuation to the nearest adequate hospital. A travel insurance plan such as Travel Guard’s Gold Plan can cover up to $25,000 of medical expenses. Plus, children age 17 and under can be covered at no additional cost.
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2. If your trip is interrupted or delayed. Many insurance plans also cover unexpected interruptions or delays that can mean additional costs. Trip interruption/ delay coverage offers reimbursement for return airfare, missed prepaid and nonrefundable portions of a trip, and expenses for food and hotel stay while you’re delayed. Some travel insurance plans can cover 150 percent of trip cost when a trip is interrupted and up to $150 per day for necessary purchases during a delay. Having travel insurance may help your trip be more hassle-free, because you’re covered in the event of the unexpected. More Planning & Saving Tips • Book travel during off-peak season and you can also avoid large crowds in airports and popular attractions. • Pack healthful snacks—bottled water, boxed juice, crackers, nuts, dried fruit—to save time as well as money. • E-mail your trip insurance policy and other important travel documents to yourself to avoid losing them or searching for them during your journey. Learn More For information, tips and travel news, ask a travel agent, call (800) 826-1300 or visit www.travelguard. com. (NAPSI)
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How To Pack Properly
There are two kinds of travelers: overpackers and under-packers. For whichever you are, travel enthusiast, style expert and QVCprogram host Lisa Robertson—who mastered the art of how to pack after years of balancing her love of fashion with the struggles of packing it allshares her most valuable tips for successful trips. • Pack for activities you know you’ll be doing. You can add later as space allows. • To pack smaller, you’ll need to rewear things, so pick what you love. Your taste and comfort zones don’t change with location. • Shoes take up more room than anything else in your suitcase, so take one comfortable pair for sightseeing all day, one pair of heels, and a pair of sneakers if you’ll be working out.
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• A good rule for handbags is one to carry and one that packs flat in the luggage...no more. • A packed suitcase is like a map: Once you unfold it, it never really goes back the same way. If you start out with a suitcase you can barely close, you’ll return with an additional bag. Either plan for that or leave room. For more from Robertson, visit QVC.com. (NAPSI)
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TOPS’ Ten Cool Summer Drinks
Watching your weight doesn’t have to sentence you to a life of water and diet drinks. You can still keep this summer sweet without a lot of extra sugar and calories. Quench your thirst with these tasty suggestions from TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization. 1. Add orange, lemon, or cucumber slices to sparkling water. 2. 2. Cut your usual glass of lemonade in half and add sugar-free iced tea 3. Freeze blueberries or raspberries in ice trays with water, and add them to your next summer drink. 4. Chill out by mixing seedless watermelon, cranberry juice, and ice cubes in a blender. Serve with a slice of lime. 5. Steep a peach tea bag in boiling water, chill, and serve with sliced orange. 6. Add a splash of pineapple juice to sparkling water, and garnish with pineapple wedges and fresh mint leaves. 7. Make your own iced coffee by adding black coffee
to ice, then a splash of skim milk plus a shot of sugarfree vanilla syrup or packet of artificial sweetener. 8. Mix one part cranberry or pomegranate juice with two parts club soda, and garnish with fresh raspberries. 9. Steep two green tea bags in boiling water. Chill and serve on ice with a tablespoon of honey and a lemon wedge. 10. Make a tasty summer “mocktail.” Serve lowsodium tomato juice on ice and mix with a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and a few dashes of hot sauce (depending on how spicy you want your drink). Add a celery stalk and a couple of green olives if you’d like. TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 65 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.®” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 150,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 9,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. To find a local chapter, view www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.
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Disc Golf Winners Announced
Near Perfect weather conditions and sunny skies greeted the 31 disc golfers in this year’s Victory Park Open Disc Golf Tournament. Disc golfers from all over the Lehigh Valley and beyond came to Slatington on Saturday Kendra Ritchie, Jo-Jo Miller, Zach Rex, Nick Miller, Logan May 4 to participate in the Schleicher, Steve Kutz, Scott Ritchie, Jessie Smith, David Schoyer, 8th annual event. Trophies Beau Schleicher, Jake Fogel, Mike George, Josh Fogel and Jakob Fogel. and gift certificates were -Dave Schnaars photo given to golfers with the lowest scores in four categories, and prize money was given out to the three lowest scores in the pro division. Lunch was provided to all participants courtesy of the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission. 2013 Victory Park Open Winner's List with scores: 17 and Under: 1) Nick Miller -57, 2) Josh Fogel -61, 3) Jakob Fogel - 65. 18 and Over: 1) Mike George - 50, 2) Beau Schleicher - 50, 3) Steve Kutz - 51. 40 and Over: 1) David Schwoyer - 51, 2) Scott Ritchie - 55, 3) Jake Fogel - 56. Women: 1) Kendall Ritchie 73, 2) Jo-Jo Miller - 77. Pro's: 1) Logan Schleicher - 48, 2) Jesse Smith - 51, 3) Zach Rex - 54. Sammy Frantz Memorial Award: Josh Fogel. Holes In One: None. The commission thanks everyone for participating in this year’s tournament and hopes to see even more golfers at next year’s event on Saturday May 3, 2014. Proceeds from the event benefit recreation projects in Slatington.
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Top of Class Named at Northampton The faculty of Northampton Area High School is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kayla Rajsky as Valedictorian and Ms. Darby McCall as Salutatorian of the Class of 2013. They rank first and second in their graduating class. Kayla Rajsky, Valedictorian, is the daughter of Brian and Susan Rajsky of Northampton. Kayla plans to attend Cornell University this fall with a major in Engineering. Kayla has been an active student in her high school endeavors. She is a member of National Honor Kayla Rajsky Society, the Lehigh University Scholars Program where she studied Calculus II and Introduction to Psychology, the Spanish Club, the Scholastic Scrimmage Team, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), the Math Club, and the Science Olympiad Team. Kayla also participated in a High School Summer College program at Stanford University during the summer of 2012 where she studied Calculus and Introduction to Engineering Analysis. In addition to these activities, Kayla has been a volunteer with “People to People” International. While working with “People to People,” Kayla participated in fund raising walks for Autism and Diabetes. Darby McCall, Salutatorian, is the daughter of Emmett and Marie McCall of Bath. She will be attending the University of Rochester this fall as a neuroscience major with plans to work in neurology and genetics. Darby has been involved in a variety of activities during her high school career. She is a member of National Honor Society, the
Spanish Club, the Math Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), the Scholastic Scrimmage Team, and the Science Olympiad Team. She also participated in the Reading Challenge and volunteered for Quickstart USTA Tennis, Nazareth YMCA as a tennis instructor, and “Let Them Walk in Our Shoes,” As a four year Darby McCall member of the Tennis team, Darby served as co-captain, was selected to the Lehigh Valley Conference All-Star team, the Express-Times all area team, and earned a District XI doubles bronze medal. The Class of 2013, the 112th graduating class of Northampton Area High School, participated in their commencement ceremony at Stabler Arena on Saturday, June 8. Gavin Hoppes - 3 on June 3rd Josh Kepple - June 5th
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IndieFlix at NAPL
Northampton Area Public Library in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books, is pleased to announce the availability of IndieFlix for Libraries, a premier online streaming service provider of award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Through www.northamptonapl.org , patrons of the Northampton Area Public Library have unlimited access to thousands of streaming filmfestival hits, including the best of Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more. IndieFlix is available on Apple, Android, and all internet-enabled devices. Patrons can also watch films on TV with their Roku devices. The Northampton Area Public Library strives to provide the latest available technology and services. IndieFlix is one of those services. Anyone with a library card and an internet connection can now access these films that they may not have been able to see otherwise. For more information on how to access this service, ask any library staff member or go to www.northamptonapl.org.
Ringer scholarships announced
The Ringer Scholarship Committee recognized and awarded scholarships to five of their collegeage members on Sunday, June 9. Selected for their scholastic abilities, as well as their continued presence and activity at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington, they are a fine example of the students the Ringer family (Isabel and brothers, the late Bob and Jim) wanted to assist with college expenses through this scholarship. Selected this year were: Jonathan Maab, a business administration major at Muhlenberg College, Monica Handwerk, studying Musical theater at DeSales University, Justin Molitoris, who is attending Penn State at University Park with a statistics and actuarial science major, Adam Sigley, also at Penn State main campus, studying Biology with the goal of becoming a Physical Therapist, and Kayla Sigley, continuing her schooling at Lebanon Valley College, in the Medical laboratory technology field. We congratulate these young men and women on their achievements and wish them continued success in their futures.
Model Railroad Open House
The Carbon Model Railroad Society will hold a Christmas in July Open House at 529 Ore Street in Bowmanstown on Saturdays and Sundays, July 6th and 7th and July 13th and 14th from 1 to 5 p.m. The building is also open on Thursday, July 11th from 7-9 p.m.. The main HO scale display is in various stages of completion and is an excellent learning tool. The clubs portable HO and N scale displays will also be in operation on the second floor along with new and pre-owned trains and accessories for sale. Admission is free; donations are welcome. The building is air-conditioned. For more info call Garry at 610-826-6636 or e-mail: mackgjjt@ptd.net.
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Siegfried Railroad Station Open
The Siegfried Railroad Station, the Home of the Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors on Sunday, June 16, from 1 - 4 p.m. The Station is located on West 21st Street (Route 329) in Northampton and is open May through September on the third Sunday of the month. The Station contains artifacts of the Northampton Area. RA Smith Milling Co. will be featured this year along with permanent displays. Entry to the station is free, but donations are always welcome. For more information call 610-262-4748.
The 10th Annual Gathering Trout Run Covered Bridge
On the first Saturday in October, Northern Lehigh Historical Society will once again stage The Gathering, its major fundraiser that supports the Slate Heritage Trail maintenance and future projects. It is a day of food, festivities, and fun for our community. As always, attendees will be offered the choice of an assortment of foods, including local and regional favorites, as well as the popular Bier Garten. The Chinese Auction, with its outstanding selection of baskets, will also be present. A variety of musical acts will perform, and the day will end with the spectacular evening fireworks display. Save the date for Saturday October 5th for the biggest and best Gathering yet!
Frank Kepple - June 6th Paul Trostle - 90 on June 11th Brooklyn Hoppes - 1 on June 14th John A. Gill - 70 on June 15th Chastity Neff - 9 on June 15th
This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Eleanor Musick of Weissport.
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with a lot of love to give,” He said in an email to the organization. Brian is happy to have her and looks forward to many years of running, playing and companionship with her. Sunrays Pit Bull Rescue is a non-profit organization. They are a volunteer based rescue, who works with foster homes only. If you are interested in fostering or adopting, contact them at sunrayspitbulls@aol.com
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Apple Finds a Home!
Apple a five year old pit bull who spent nearly half of her life in shelters has found a forever home. After facing euthanasia and being rescued by Sunrarys Pit Bull Rescue in Bethlehem, Apple was adopted in May by Brian Stiles. Brian said that after a few days of nervous behavior and not eating, Apple has adjusted well to her new home.“ She really is just a great dog
Air Force Airman Keith N. Creyer graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. Creyer is the son of William Creyer III of Schecksville, and Kelly Hewitt of Slatington and is a 2007 graduate of Parkland High School.
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Graduates Power School
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Peter J. Weber has graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, S.C. Nuclear Power School is a rigorous six-month course that trains officer and enlisted students in the science and engineering fundamental to the design, operation, and maintenance of naval nuclear propulsion plants. Weber is the son of Peter Weber of Bethlehem, and Julie Rushe, Schnecksville and is a 2007 graduate of Parkland.
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Pet Page Baily
Mandy
Domestic Short Hair [Mix] Age: Adult • Sex: Female Mandy is a little timid and would fit great in a household without young children. She is spayed and ready for her forever home. Call 610-767-7096 to schedule an appointment to meet her, or email furryfeetrescue@yahoo. com. Waiting for a home since July 2007 More about Mandy • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained Furry Feet Rescue, Walnutport 610-767-7096 furryfeetrescue@yahoo.com
The Scoop
By Candi Lynn There are many rescue groups you can locate when wanting to adopt a dog as well as there are shelters. Rescue groups obtain their rescues from shelters, some were found, owner relinquishes and some may be from puppy mills. Volunteers from rescue groups provide a foster home for their dogs. These dogs will live with the foster family til an approved home is found. The dogs will go thru any behavioral, rehabilitation, training they may need as well as health Continued on Page 23
Country Clippers Pet Grooming Contact Stacy Goldberg or Jennifer Frable 610-824-2626 Professional All Breed Dog and Cat Grooming
Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie [Mix] Age: Adult Sex: Male Baily is a sweet 5 year old male yorkie/ shih tzu mix. He's small at 14l bs and ready to meet you! He's so sweet and quiet in his crate. Baily enjoys going for walks and eating chewy treats. All that's missing is you! Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10-3 at the shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please contact 610-248-7997. More about Baily Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with routine shots • House trained Primary color: Apricot or Beige Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall 610-432-2532 pklvshelter2@yahoo.com 16th Annual
Swinging for the Animals Golf Tournament to benefit
Forgotten Felines and Fidos Saturday, June 29, 2013
Olde Homestead Golf Club Rt. 309 New Tripoli, PA Registration begins at 12 noon • 1:30 p.m. Modified Shotgun Start 4 Person Scramble • $100.00 per golfer Includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Range Balls, Luncheon Buffet, and Beverages First & Second Place Team Prizes. 4 Special Hole in One Prizes • Hole Sponsorships $75.00
Mail check and Team information to Dick Bowman 1240 Plainfield Dr., Pen Argyl, PA 18072 If you have any questions you can call Dick at 610-760-9009 Forgotten Felines and Fidos is a 501 (c) (3) Non Profit, No Kill Animal Shelter
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Patricia Hoagland of Walnutport submitted this photo of her 1963 Chevy Impala coupe. In the background is the F-14 TomCat in Egypt.
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Community Calendar
EVERY ThursDAY
•Good Shepherd Church Slatington playgroup 10:30 am age 2-5. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610760-1687. •Polka, Laurel Fire Co. 5 pm -7 pm (3rd & 4th Thurs.) FMI: 610262-2077. •Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 pm. •Bingo, Petersville R&G Club 7 pm. •Line Dance, Vigilant Fire Hall 7 pm - 9:30 pm FMI 610-7601917. •Rotary Club, Blue Ridge Country Club, Palmerton, 6:15 pm FMI 484-951-2468. •Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC, Palmerton, 7 pm – 8 pm FMI 484-221-1026. •American Legion Aux. Slatington at Legion 7:30 pm (1st Thurs.) FMI 610-760-1098. •ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239. •Yoga, Peters Elementary school 6 pm – 7 pm FMI 610760-0300. •PA German Friends meeting. 3rd Thursday. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Allentown. FMI: 610-264-2979.
EVERY FRIDAY •Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 am. Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am – 11 am FMI 610-7600300. •Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 pm. FMI: 610217-4321.
EVERY SATURDAY •Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 am FMI 570-436-1762. •Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 am.
•Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 am – 12 pm Must Register at Library. •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:30 pm FMI 610767-8476.
EVERY SUNDAY •Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 am & 10:30 am. •Recreational Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym. 6:00 pm FMI 610-767-1239. •Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 pm. •Bingo, SS Peter & Paul School, Lehighton, 12 pm. •Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 pm.
EVERY MONDAY
•Book Club, Palmerton Library (Third Monday) 12 pm - 1:15 pm. •Line Dancing, N’ton Gin Mill 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm FMI 610-2629010. •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm. •Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 pm FMI 610-381-2674. •Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 pm, bingo 7 pm. •Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 pm. •Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 pm. •Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath. Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 pm FMI 484-287-5217. •Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 pm - 8 pm. •Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6-9 pm. •TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 pm FMI 610-8522976.
•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 & up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 pm FMI 610-767-1239. •Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. •Adult Stretch, Vigilant Fire Co. 10 am -11 am FMI 610-760-0300. •Zumba, Vigilant Fire Co. 6 pm -7 pm FMI; 610-760-0300. •Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 pm -8 pm FMI 484-477-9697.
EVERY TUESDAY •Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 pm. •TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton. 4:30 pm FMI 610-657-1025. •ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm FMI 610-7671239.
EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 pm, bingo 6:30 pm. •Bingo, Our Lady of Hungary, Northampton 7 pm. Preschool story hour, •Slatington Library 11 am. Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 pm - 8 pm FMI 610-760-0207. •Alzheimer’s Support Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 pm (1st & 3rd ) FMI 610-392-2380. •Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 pm - 8 pm. •Zumba, Gold Vigilant Fire Co 10 am - 11 am. •Line Dancing, 7-9:30 pm. County & partners absolute beginners line dancing. Vigilant Fire Hall. (moving to Thursday night) FMI: 610-7601917. •Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3pm 4:30pm FMI 610-826-4962.
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Community Calendar Wednesday, June 19
•Schnecksville Community Fair. 5-11pm. FMI: 610-799-2871. •Northampton AARP Picnic 125pm. FMI: Mary Lou mlmsg01@ verizon.net.
Thursday, June 20
Ice Cream Soda Day •Bariatric surgery seminar w/ Dr. Vitaly Sawyna MD at Blue Mt. Health, Gnaden Huetten Campus Lehighton.. FMI: 610377-7070. •Schnecksville Community Fair. 5-11pm. FMI: 610-799-2871. •Freedom Chorus/Heritage Choir Program rehearsal 7pm, Slatington Baptist Church. FMI: 610-767-8337.
Monday, June 24
•Blood Drive First United Church of Christ, Palmerton. 11:30am5:30pm. FMI: 610-826-2097.
Tuesday, June 25
Log Cabin Day •Quarter Midget Racing, Schnecksville Fair Grounds. 6:30pm. FMI: 610-799-3735 •Freedom Chorus/Heritage Choir Program rehearsal 7pm, Slatington Baptist Church. FMI: 610-767-8337.
Thursday, June 27
•Blood Drive – Salem Bible Fellowship Church, Lehighton. 1-7pm. FMI: 610-377-0901.
•Freedom Chorus/Heritage Choir Program rehearsal 7pm, Slatington Baptist Church. FMI: 610-767-8337.
Friday, June 28
Paul Bunyan Day •Missions Auction at Bethany Wesleyan Church, 6:30pm.
Saturday, June 29
Camera Day •Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136. •Free Luncheon at Parryville UMC 110:30am-1:00pm.
Sunday, June 30
•Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136.
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First Day of Summer •Palmerton Food Pantry open 9:30 – 3:30 St. John’s Lutheran Church, Palmerton. FMI: 610826-4335. •Lynda Randle at Heidelberg Union Church. 7pm. FMI/ Tickets: 610-298-2244. •Schnecksville Community Fair. 5-11pm. FMI: 610-799-2871.
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•Schnecksville Community Fair. 3-11pm. FMI: 610-799-2871. •Slatington Lions Steak Fry at Skeet Club Grove. 6pm. FMI/ Tickets: 610767-2102. •Relay for Life in Whitehall for the American Cancer Society, 10th Annual. FMI: 610-266-5241. •DUCK RACE – Slatington Trail Head 12-5pm. FMI Katana1040@ yahoo.com • Chili Cook-off, United Presbyterian Church Slatington. 9am-2pm. FMI: 610-767-8113.
Sunday, June 23
National Pink Day •Lehigh Township Historical Society, Open House, LT Historical Centre, Indian Trail Park, Rte 248, Pennsville, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission. FMI 610767-5989.
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•Family Fun Day, fundraiser for Special Olympics at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall. 10am-5pm.
•Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136.
•Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136.
•Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136.
Monday, July 1
Wednesday, July 3
Tuesday, July 2
•Quarter Midget Racing, Schnecksville Fair Grounds. 6:30pm. FMI: 610-799-3735. •Freedom Chorus/Heritage Choir Program rehearsal 7pm, Slatington Baptist Church. FMI: 610-767-8337.
Thursday, July 4
•Freedom Chorus/Heritage Choir Program 10 am, Slatington Baptist Church. FMI: 610-7678337. •Kutztown Folk Festival, 9am6pm. FMI: 888-674-6136.
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10th Annual American Cancer Society’s Whitehall Relay The 10th annual American Cancer Society’s Whitehall Relay for Life will take place at the Whitehall High School Football Stadium on June 22. The event is free and open to everyone, even those not touched personally by cancer. The ACS hopes to see both residents and businesses alike from our area, which includes Catasauqua, Northampton, and Whitehall Coplay School Districts. Although the event is called a Relay, it’s not a run and it’s not a Whitehall resident only event. It’s a huge community party celebrating cancer survivors, remembering those who have succumbed to the disease and those fighting back with the hope that you or your loved ones don’t hear the words “You have cancer.” The days events will include; Andy, Cetronia Ambulance’s mini talking and roving ambulance will interact with children, Whitehall Fire Department’s Smoke House trailer will offer demonstrations, The Girl Scouts are doing kid’s events including yarn and bead hour, Minute to Win it Challenges, outdoor fun (hula hoops, bubbles, obstacle courses), painting fun, and
Carnival Games, Live music by She Said Sunday, Country Rhythm Band, Don Slok & The Ravens, Rob & Marty, John Harvan, Valerie Borman, Just So, Victoria Lear & Mat Handley, and The Forgotten Mountain Boys, contests such as father/ son and mother/daughter look-a-like, bubble gum blowing, pigtail, ponytail, braid and mohawk contest, and adult and kid hula hoop. In addition, a fashion show will be presented, a polish raffle, a 50-50 raffle and bingo are planned, with food and refreshments available. No pets, smoking, or alcohol are permitted at this event. Five special ceremonies are scheduled. The opening ceremony commences at 10 a.m. on June 22. A Fight Back ceremony begins at 1 p.m. with the seven mayors proclaiming June 22 and 23 Relay Weekend. The mayors include Don Wunderler of Bath, Barbara Schlegel of Catasauqua, Joe Bundra of Coplay, Bill Molchany of North Catasauqua, Tom Reenock of Northampton, Ed Hozza of Whitehall, and Ed Pawlowksi of Allentown. A survivor ceremony and dinner is set for 6 p.m. for all cancer survivors and their caregivers. A luminary ceremony with a bagpipe band begins at 9 p.m. with the closing ceremony at 9 a.m. the following day. The public is invited to bring in paper products for donation to Hope Lodges in Hershey and Philadelphia. These are locations cancer patients and their families can stay free of charge while they are receiving their cancer treatments. More volunteers are needed to help on June 22nd. If interested, please call Shari Noctor at 610-262-5241. The American Cancer Society is the only business that wants to put itself out of work. We hope it will not take another 100 years before cancer is out of our vocabulary. Please come out and be a part of this great event.
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The Scoop Continued from Page 17 issues addressed. Rescue dogs range from puppies to seniors. Rescue groups are committed to the welfare of their dogs and want to make sure their dogs go to an approved home. Many rescues are breed specific and will know everything about their particular breed! There are several protocols one must go thru to adopt thru rescue. First and foremost always research the breed you are interested in and research the rescue. Once you find what you are looking for then fill out the application to adopt. Do not feel the application asks too many questions or feel offended, the rescue wants to ensure their dogs go to the right home. The rescue may want to do a home visit and meet all the people in the family, to make sure everyone agrees and the proper environment for the dog. The rescue will contact your veterinarian if you have one to further ensure your other pets were well taken care of. Once you are approved you will be able to speak with the foster home and ask the questions you need answered about the dog and if you are able, depending where the dog is coming from, meet the
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dog, bring your dog along if you have one to see how the dogs will get along. When bringing your dog home, remember this is another adjustment in the dog's life and give him some time to adjust to his new living arrangements and you. Rescues have contracts you must sign to adopt. These contracts are to insure the dogs will be taken care of, will live indoors and have the life they so deserve. There is an adoption fee; which are used to help cover the expense of treating and caring for the dogs Many times though, the adoption fee don't cover all the expenses incurred on treating and caring for the dogs. One addition item, if something occurs in which you can no longer care for the dog - contact the rescue, as the rescues will take the dog back. Your new dog awaits you - thru rescues or shelters - please adopt!
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Northampton Area High School CLASS OF 2013
Congratulations Christine Zopf hrissy is a 2013 graduate C of Northampton Area High School. She is the daughter
of Philip and Lynette Zopf of Northampton. She will be attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Chrissy is completing her second summer internship with the Town & Country Gazette. She was the Vice President of the Honor Society as well as a member of the German Club where she traveled to Germany with the German American Partnership Program. She was a member of the newspaper club and drama club at Northampton.
53rd Annual Emerald Fireworks
The 53rd annual Fireworks and Grove picnic will be held at the Emerald Fire company grounds on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Refreshment stand opens at 4:30 p.m, pony rides, cake walks, bingo and various games for all ages will be available. Music by Majestics will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. Parking is $5.00 donation per car and walk ins are $1.00 donation per person. A July 7th rain date is scheduled if needed. For more info, call Linda at 610-767-4366.
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Americanism Awards
Oplinger- Hower American Legion Auxliary , Unit 899 in Walnutport presented Americanism Awards in classes 1, 11, 111 on May 31 to students at St. John Neuman School in Palmerton. Ruth Porter, Americanism Chairman pre-sented awards to Jamison Wheeler, grade 4, Madison Martinez grade 6, and Dennis Lupin grade 8. The essays were based on the title "WHAT FREEDOM DO I ENJOY MOST?" Each winner received a $25 gift card for Walmart and a Certificate of Participation.
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winner was Mrs. Ardith Joy Erle. She correctly identified the Schneck household in Schnecksville. Congratulations to Ardith!
Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize
National Gardening Month
June is National Gardening month. Are you interested in improving your garden? Want to learn more about gardening? Well, think about joining the Indianland Garden Club and learn techniques and strategies to improve your garden and solve some of your problems. The July meeting which will be held on Tuesday, July 16, will be the annual picnic for members. The picnic will begin at 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. Members are reminded to bring a covered dish; beverages and hot dogs will be supplied. Also, there will be a giant raffle and each member is asked to donate two unwrapped items for the raffle. The tournament for July consists of: Specimens: marigold, zinnia (small and large); petunia; lily, wildflower, gladiola, herbs, shrubs. Houseplant: rare or unusual potted plant From the garden: any fruit (3 of the same); any vegetable (3 different) Arrangements: Light up the Night - a vertical design; Missing Shoe - an arrangement in a shoe; Bounty of the Ocean - your own interpretation For more information concerning the garden club, contact 610-767-8420.
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EVENTS 5th Annual Ontelaunee Park Car and Bike Cruise- July 14,2013 New Tripoli, PA 18066. Time 1-4. Music, food, trophies and door prizes. Spectators free. Exhibitors 5.00. This is a fundraiser for future park events. For more info call 610298-3011 (6/20) KIMMYS TOURS UPCOMING TRIPS -June 24th MOHEGAN SUN 9-5pm. Sept 28th NY Intrepid/Ground Zero. Nov 12 Shady Maple/ Amer Music (Christmas Trip) www.kimmystours.com or 610-767-5805 (6/20)
FOR SALE 3 Tall Display Cabinets – Black Lacquer w/ Gold Trim. 2 cabinets measure (75” H x 28” W x 17 1/2” D) 1 cabinet measures (75”H x 20 1/2”W x 17 1/2”D). All 3 have a backlit top enclosure w/ 2 Glass Doors, Large Open Middle Area, adjustable shelf, and enclosed bottom w/ 2 solid doors. All are in EXCELLENT condition. Asking $475 for all 3 O.B.O. Call Ron @ 610-390-2926 (6/20) 81’ Dump Truck – 4 Wheel Drive, 3500 Series GMC w/ 8’6” Fisher V Plow, Like New. $6,000. Call Larry 610-704-1742 or 610-262-0850 (6/20) Brand New Wedding Dress. Alfred Angelo style 1678 size 20. White with crystal accents. Sash color is blue. Has not been altered or worn - With tags. Priced: $749, asking $450 OBO. Call 610-401-3057, for photos email: americanbutterfly83@ yahoo.com (TN)
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DOUBLE HOUSE – SLATINGTON – For Sale by Owner. Double House, Dish Washer on One Side, Both have AC in living room, Up and Down-stairs toilets. Live in one side, RENT the other. Great Investment. 3-Car Garage. Pool (needs liner), deck, and pavilion $97,000. Call 610-767-6886 (6/20) Heisler's Battery Outlet: We carry all kinds of batteries including electronic and toys. New and factory blems. All standard auto batteries $49.95. Chainsaws and mower blades sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. Call for pricing 610-262-8703 (12/19) Smart Fortwo, 2008, 42,000 mi, Auto/Manual, Original Owner, Tach, Clock, Like New, Clean, 35-42 MPG! Gasoline Engine, Yellow/Black. $8,000 (under blue book) Call John 610-767-3036 (6/20)
HELP WANTED Publishing Assistant (Walnutport, PA) - Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is looking for a part time Publishing Assistant to help run our biweekly publication. Excellent telephone skills, professionalism, and familiarity with Microsoft Office required. Attention to detail and selfmotivation, a must. Please send resume and salary requirements to Submit@ idpcreative.com Compensation plus sales bonus. Summer Intern Program - High School and College Student Intern Programs are
available at the Town & Country Gazette. Credits may be available to those who qualify. Interns work directly with the Editor, Art Director, Advertising and Marketing departments. Required Skills include customer service aptitude, professional demeanor and a willingness to learn. Reliable transportation is required. To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to: apply@idpcreative.com or 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport PA 18088 no later than June 30. No Phone Calls Please. Please include "Summer 2013 Internship Town & Country" in the subject line. (6/20)
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartment -2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $735 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 6(/20) Apartment Slatington – New 2 Bedroom, NO pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (1/31/14) Condo for Rent. Ocean City, MD. Sleeps 6, furnished. 2-bedroom, 2 bath, on bay, pool. Walk to beach/tennis/playground. Avail. July 13th – 20th or after Aug. 24th. 610-554-1559 (6/20) Country Apartment South of Slatington, Efficiency, 1st Floor, Everything Included – w/s/g/ cable/elec. No Pets. $600 + Sec. 610-767-8529 (7/18)
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Fine Lodging, Slatington. Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up charge for A/C and onpremise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. & apts. $135-$175/week. Smoking on porches only, no pets. Shown by appointment only. Resident Manager. Call 610-760-0700. (6/20) Room for Rent – Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean & Quiet. Call 610-767-5864, after 10 a.m. Appt. only TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C, $800 no dogs/ferrets (cats $25 extra/mo) 610-759-0169 (6/20)
SERVICES AVAILABLE Abzolute Enterprizez – Chimney Relining Specialists! - Cleanings, caps, waterproofing, repointing, new builds, stoves, etc… Small ad=savings! Fast, Friendly, Fair! Call the Chimney Doc today! Est. 1994 570-325-5727 (6/20) AVON - Interested in buying/ selling Avon. Buy products at demo prices, no inventory or minimum order needed. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: www.youravon.com/ lsymons or call Lucia 610-7670896 (6/20) C&T Productions are your local professional event videographers. Recording birthdays, bar mitzvahs and weddings, C&T productions will capture your special moment so you can live it again and again. Very reasonable pricing! E-mail us at info@ candtproductions.com or call us at 484-788-2287.
Classifieds Work! – Place your classified ad for as little as $10 an issue. Place your ad online at www.townandcountrygazette.com. Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164. (12/19) FOR RENT – STORAGE TRAILERS Call 610-767-3515 (5/16) John, Christine & Sons Home Improvement Contracting - Roofing, siding, slate repair, kitchens, baths, painting, decks, electrical, basements, garages, plumbing, heating systems installed cleaned and serviced, additions. Licensed & Insured #PA043997. (908) 3199991 (6/20) Marth's Disposal 610-2629021 or 610-842-5684 - We Remove Junk! Attic Basements, Clean-outs, Appliances, Furniture, Construction Debris, Backyard Shed Tear-down, Swimming Pools, Old Hot Tubs, Electronics Recycling etc. GO GREEN! (12/19) Outdoor Projects Call 484239-6822 Equipment available: Backhoe 2 to 24 inch wide trenching, stump & debris removal Fence & deck hole augers 8 to 36 inch wide holes, light excavation and grading, dump truck hauling, topsoil, stone and mulch deliveries, Field mowing. Rates include an operator. (8/15) Party Tents, Tables & Chairs for rent. We deliver and set up all our tents 610 776-6225 www. partytentsforrentbymarty.com (8/15)
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Tim’s Sharpening Service Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular Saws, Carbide Circular Saw Blades, Planer Blades, Scissors, Electric Hedge Fence Trimmers, Lawn Mower Blades, Axes, Chisels, Chainsaws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (12/13) Trees by Dave & Son Take downs, round overs, lot clearing, stump grinding, aerial lift equipped. Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610-826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave’s Cell 570-657-1063. (12/13) TRUST YOUR PETS TO US From attending to your pet’s basic needs to giving your home a ‘lived-in’ look if you’re away, we go above and beyond to provide you with the highest quality service. Daily dog walks are also available. Please contact us at 610-262-0307 or rapsitters@yahoo.com or restassuredpetsitters.net. (7/4) WIN GAP NASCAR STORE HAS REOPENED A NEW NASCAR STORE AT 421 E. MOORESTOWN RD { RT 512 } WIND GAP PA. SOUTH OF RT 33 APPOX.3 BLOCKS PAST LIGHT AT ST LUKES MED. CTR. ON RIGHT.ONLY AUTH. DEALER IN EASTERN PA. CLOSED MON./TUES WED THURS 11-5 FRI TO 6 SAT SUN 1030-2PM 610 863 7244-610 863 6272 WWW. NASCARBILLPA.COM - BILL@ NASCARBILLPA.COM (7/18)
WANTED All Antiques – Furniture, Dishes, Crocks, Quilts, Fabrics, Holiday Items, Rugs, Post Cards, Sterling Silver, Slate, & Military Items, Toys & Jewelry. DAVE IRONS ANTIQUES. 610262-9335 (12/19) All Types of unwanted Metal FREE REMOVAL Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Resi-
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dential, Commercial No Job too big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry Anytime. (6/20) ALWAYS SCOUTING – ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLES – Indian, Harley, American, European, & Select Japanese. Small to Large Ratrods, etc. Preferably not running. Garage Kept. Also Petroliana, 10ft. Scotty Aero Campers. CA$H NOW! 570-325-5727 (6/20) BUYING! BUYING! BUYING! - ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL COMPLETE SETS FROM 1909- 2012. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR FACTORY SEALED SETS! CALL 610-7030790 TODD (1/17) Buying Older Musical Instruments – accordions, all string, horns, woodwinds, drums & the unusual. Local pick up. Call Mike 330-367-7100 (7/18) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/19) Pet Supplies – Donate your unwanted/unneeded pet supplies to local shelters and animal rescues. The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is always collecting pet food, treats, leashes and collars, training pads, crates/kennels, towels, blankets, detergents, etc. for local animal shelters. We deliver to Peaceable Kingdom, Pets In Need, SunRays Pittbull Rescue, Forgotten Felines & Fidos, and other local shelters. Drop off Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm. FMI: 610-767-9600. (1/3) Pinball machines older gum ball and candy machines, penny arcade & any older coin operated machines cash paid call Daryl 610-7679135 (12/13)
WANTED VINTAGE SPORTS CARDS!! BUYING 1909 - 1975 SINGLES, STARS, COMMONS, SETS, ENTIRE COLLECTIONS - BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, BOXING NONE TOO SMALL, NONE TOO LARGE PAYING TOP DOLLAR! TODD 610-703-0790 (9/13)
PERSONALS SWM – 48, Clean, Healthy, and Financially Secure – seeks romantic female 35 – 45 for dating, friendship, companionship. Any Race OK. Call Joe 484-2687620 L/M 24/7 Will Return Call (6/20)
YARD/GARAGE SALES 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale July 20, 2013 9a.m.-2p.m. Rain or Shine, Oplinger-Hower Post 899 1140 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, PA 18088 (in the grove) If you are interested in selling your items, reserve your table or space today. Tables or spaces are available to sellers at $5 a table/space. A maximum of two tables per seller will be allotted. Tables are limited. Please register by July 13. Refreshments will be available to purchase – All donations/ profits will benefit the homeless veterans To reserve tables or space contact: Sheryl Tomsic @ 484-347-7781 or Tina Ressler @ 610-739-4546 (6/20) FLEA MARKET/CRAFT FAIR – SAT. JUNE 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain Date: Sun June 23, Tri-Boro Sportsmen, 21st/Canal S, Northampton, Free Zumba Class: 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Free Jazz/Hip Hop Class: 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m, DJ: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Flea Market Vendors Wanted. 610-730-9009 (6/6) Yard Sale – 6/22 8 to 2, 1263 Wateredge Rd. Walnutport, Washer & Dryer, HH Items, Toddler, Items, Collectable Elvis Plates and much more. (6/20)
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Senior Citizens Corner Slatington Senior Community Center, 425 Kuntz Street, Slatington (610) 767-1250. Activities include: Penny Bingo - Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:15 pm, Pinochle - 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:00 to 11:15 am. Health Programs, crafts and dominoes are held on a daily basis. The center is open 9:30am - 1:15pm on weekdays with a hot meal served at 11:45am. Lehigh County Hot Meals. Reservations: (610) 767-1250 between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 6/20 – Beef Chili; Calico Corn; Corn Muffin; Fresh Fruit 6/21 – Baked White Fish; Au Gratin Potatoes; Vegetable Medley; Wheat Bread; Fruit Cocktail 6/24 – Grilled Hamburger; Baked Beans; American Blend Veggies; Hamburger Roll; Pear 6/25 – Baked Ham w/Pineapple Sauce; Mashed Yams; French Green Beans; Wheat Bread; Mixed Fruit; BB: Baked Fish 6/26 – BBQ Chicken; Barley Rice; Peas; Rye Bread; Angel Food Cake 6/27 – Yankee Pot Roast; Boiled Potato; Harvard Beets; Wheat Bread; Diced Pears 6/28 – Potato Encrusted Pollock; Mac & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Wheat Bread; Fresh Fruit Palmerton Senior Center Activities at the Center: Monday – Pinochle, penny games, lunch Tuesday – Bingo, lunch Wednesday – Roly Poly penny game, lunch Thursday – Pinochle, penny games, Rummikub, lunch Friday – Bingo, lunch MENU For meal reservations, please call prior to 9:30 AM the day before. 610-826-4505. 6/20 – Italian chicken, herbed potatoes, Italian
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY The Village at Palmerton & Henry Desrosiers of The Carbon County Department of Veterans Affairs Present! “VA aid and Attendance Pension Seminar” Find out how to qualify and what you are entitled to receive. May 23rd beginning at 2:00PM
Please RSVP by May 21st to Norma at 610-824-7406 Or email: nkunkel@thevillageatpalmerton.com 71 Princeton Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071
green beans, chocolate cake 6/21 – Orange juice, baked fish w/paprika, au gratin potatoes, snap peas & carrots, rice pudding 6/24 – Pork & sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, apple crisp 6/25 – Chicken Veg. soup, gr. Beef & mushrooms, buttered noodles, Harvard beets, banana 6/26 – Baked ziti w/meatballs, steamed spinach, tropical fruit 6/27 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, peaches 6/28 – Thyme baked chicken, roasted potatoes, peas, chocolate pudding 7/1 – BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, chuckwagon corn, ambrosia 7/2 – Hot dogs & beans, potato wedges, watermelon 7/3 – Roast pork, sweet potatoes, applesauce, summer fruit 7/4 – CLOSED Northampton County Area on Aging Visit these Senior Centers and participate in activities daily. Call for meal reservations and details 6/20 – Macaroni & Cheese; Stewed Tomatoes; Romaine Salad w/Ranch Dressing; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 6/21 – Grape Juice; Italian Hoagie; Potato Chips; Macaroni Salad; Ambrosia 6/24 – Chili con Carne w/Cheddar Cheese Garnish over Bread Bowl; Sour Cream Cucumber Salad; Cake 6/25 – Open-faced Roast Beef Sandwich w/Gravy; Baked Potato/Sour Cream; Mixed Vegetables; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Fresh Watermelon 6/26 – Apple Juice; Stuffed Cabbage; Mashed Potatoes; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Lemon Meringue Pie 6/27 – Orange Juice; Beer-Battered Cod; O’Brien Potatoes; Succotash; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Bread Pudding 6/28 – Chicken Pot Pie; Seasoned Baby Carrots; Tossed Salad w/French Dressing; Wheat Bread w/Marg; Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Northampton Senior Center Director: Krista Ambrosino Meal Reservation: 610-262-4977 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-2:00 ** Cards/Puzzles Every Day** 6/20 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; 11:00 Library Exchange; Noon Lunch; 11:30 Bakery Corner; “Ice Cream Soda Day!” 6/21 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30-11:00 Needlecraft; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch; “Finally Summer Day!”
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6/24 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Noon Lunch; “Swim A Lap Day!” 6/25 – Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; Noon Lunch; “Nat’l Catfish Day!” 6/26 – Cards/Puzzles; Coffee Break; Penny Bingo at 10:00 Noon Lunch; “Forgiveness Day!” 6/27- Cards/Puzzles; 9:30 Morning Stretch; Noon Lunch; 11:30 Bakery Corner; “Sun Glasses Day!” 6/28 – Cards/Puzzles; Needlecraft at 9:30; 11:30 Lunch; Bingo after Lunch; “Paul Bunyan Day!” **Center Wedding Day** - Appetizers and Beverages Available at 9; Musical Entertainment with Frank Godiska, “The Ultimate Sound” Starting at 10:30; Renewal of Wedding Vows with Rev. Kurtz at 11:00; Cutting of the Cake at Twelve O’clock, with Luncheon to Follow Mid-County Senior Center 234 Walnut Street Bath, PA Director: Susan Miller Meal Reservations: 610-837-1931 Hours 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ** Lunch is served at 11:30. Call for a Reservation 610-837-1931 ** ** Senior Olympics will be held at Slate Belt – Call for more Information ** 6/20 – 9:00 Stained Glass; 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Penny Bingo
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6/21 – 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle 6/24 – 9:00 Pool/Games/Puzzles/Cards; 11:30 Lunch 6/25 – 9:30 Art Class; 10:15 Exercise; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Bingo 6/26 – 9:00 Sewing for Gracedale; 12:30 Crafts/ Ceramics/Games 6/27 – 9:00 Stained Glass; 10:15 Sing-a-Long; 11:30 Lunch; 12:30 Penny Bingo 6/28 – 11:30 Lunch; 12:15 Pinochle Cherryville Senior Center Director: Edith Knauss Meal Reservations: 610-767-2977 by 9:30 A.M Hours 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. 6/20 – 10:30 Write Your Family History 6/21 – Center for Closed for Hope Fest! 6/24 – 11:00 Sample Iced Teas 6/25 – National Forgiveness Day 6/26 – 12:30 Penny Bingo; Bus Trip to Dutch Apple 6/27 – 10:30 Write Your Family History 6/28 – Celebration of the Senses
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Touch of Dutch 24 Yuni 1954 Die Hoiet iss widder do. Sell meent Schwitze un hatt Schaffe, Ach! Die yunge Kalls finne nimmi so viel aus vun sellem, wie die Leit hen lenger zerick, wie es Graas mit die Sens gemeht iss warre vun Hand, un aa allegebott en Schlang gfunne iss warre. Awwer ich will eich aasaage, as die Kinner nimmi so viel Gschpass hen, weil sie nimmi Hoi laade uff em Wagge. Zwee Yunge uff me Hoiwagge hen immer blenti Gschpass ghatt. Ich will awwer nix saage vun sellem Gaul fiehre, wo in der Schtrick gschpannt waar un hot gfiehrt sei misse fer es Hoi mit em Hoke nuff uff der Bore ziege. Ich waer liewer darrich’s Feier gschprunge, wie sell geduh. Ich denk die gude alde Zeide sin verbei. Die letscht Woch hawwich gfrogt, wie mer drei Oier verdeele kann zu drei Leit un es bleibt noch eens in der Schissel. Sell iss ‚easy’, wann yeders eens grickt un der Letscht nemmt en Oi mit der Schissel. Es hot mer en Kall gsaagt er hett en Erfaahring ghatt mit so me yunge Rotzer net lang zerick. Der Kall waar uff em Weg noch Hambarig. Wie er an em Greizschtroos kumme iss, hot er net recht gewisst welle Weg zu geh. Dann hot er so en Yunger gsehne laafe un hot ‚en gfrogt welle Weg noch Hambarig. Er hot gsaagt zu’m, „Hey Tschanni, welle Weg noch Hambarig?“ Dann saagt der Yung, „Wie weescht du, as ich Tschanni hees?“ „Oh,“ saagt der Kall, „sell hawwich yuscht gerode.“ Dann saagt der Yung, „ Well, dann meegscht aa rode welle Weg noch Hambarig zu kumme.“ Was die Yunge net weit gelannt sin heitesdaags! -Florence Baver June 24, 1954 The hay making season is here again. That means sweating and hard working. Oh! The young fellows no longer experience that like the
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people have long ago when the grass was cut by hand with the scythe and now and then a snake was found. But I want to notify you that the children no longer have so much fun, since they no longer load hay on a wagon. Two youngsters on a hay wagon always had plenty of fun. However, I don’t want to say anything about guiding the horse which was tied to the hay rope and had to be directed to pull up the hay with the fork assembly up into the mow [hayloft]. I rather would have run through the fire than done that. I think the good old times are gone. [There was a singletree assembly (En Schillscheit) for a horse that was specifically designed for pulling the hay rope. Perhaps Florence’s family did not use one, since she apparently dreaded leading that horse. From an old catalog: … with that type of singletree “the horse can be turned around short and there is no chance for the horse to get over the traces (the two straps from the collar, along the sides of the horse connecting to the singletree). Also the (hay) rope is held off the ground so the horse cannot step on it.”] Last week I asked how one could give out three eggs to three different people and still have one in the pan. That is easy, if each one gets one egg and the last person take the egg with the pan. There was a fellow who said he had en experience with such a young audacious youngster not long ago. The man was on his way to Hamburg. When he came to a certain crossroad, he did not know which way he should go. Then he saw a young fellow walking and asked him, which way to Hamburg. He said to him, “Hey Johnnie, which way to Hamburg?” Then the young boy replied, “How do you know that my name is Johnnie?” “Oh,” said the man, “I just guessed that.” To which the young boy replied, “Well, then you may also guess which way will get you to Hamburg.” What the young people are not well taught these days!
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Chrissy’s Corner
Family Farming
Now, more than ever, attention is being drawn to the food industry's practice of factory farming, causing more and more people to choose organic produce when grocery shopping or grow their own food at home. Sustainable home farming has been becoming more popular with local families. Rose Kelly, a Lehighton resident, grew up on a farm, and has chosen to give her children the same character building experience. Although Kelly wouldn't describe her farm as “huge,” her family manages to grow quite a bit, including potatoes, corn, onions, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, and strawberries among other crops. Her family cultivates up to six varieties of tomatoes as a means of making their own tomato sauces and ketchup as opposed to buying from the store. “I'm very concerned with ingredients,” says Kelly. “I know what they’re [her children] are eating. I know what I’m giving them.” Along with the plethora of plants Kelly's family grows, they also have grass fed chickens, her son Vincent's birthday wish and responsibility, and cats that keep the mice under control. “We had zero mice problems this past winter,” says Kelly. They are hoping to add both a pig and a goat to her family farm, although her husband Danny is a bit dubious about the latter. Sustainable home farming reaps many benefits. The Kelly family has made a number of friends who also have an interest in farming. Seeds, plants, and tips are exchanged among the network of farmers. Through home farming, Kelly is also able to closely monitor what her family is eating, and
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Also Yard Sale, Cake Walk, Basket Raffle and a “Fish Pond” for the Kids Saturday, June 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. United Presbyterian Church, Rte. 873 Slatington For more information, call the church office at 610-767-8113
avoid additives and processed ingredients such as dyes and corn syrups which can negatively affect the human body. Along with all of the personal benefits of family farming there are also an abundance of environmental benefits. Plants are raised without toxic chemicals, and animals are not treated with growth hormones or harmful antibiotics. Soil is preserved through methods that prevent erosion and contamination. Kelly also offers her advice to anyone who is interested in starting their own farm at home: “Start small, don't take on too much, and do your research.” By heeding this simple, but pragmatic advice, a success garden, whether large or small, is possible.
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Bethany Wesleyan Church
MISSIONS AUCTION June 28 @ 6:30 pm
Family Life Center, 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, PA Items may be previewed @ 5:00 pm - Kitchen open - Bake Sale These are just a few of the items for sale: 2 Nights in Niagara Falls Many Furniture Items Lawn Mower Tools - Brand New Toys Lamps Boat Dishes
Antique Pedal Cars Jewelry Electric Guitar Antique Doll House Electric Lift Chair Truck Cap Tent Sports Cards
Lawn Spreader 1999 Mercury Sable Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets Various Gift Cards Pictures Antique Child’s Desk New Bicycle AND SO MUCH MORE!
100+/- FAMILY MISSIONS YARD SALE June 29, 2013 - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm ate D in R a ly 6 Ju
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Northern Lehigh Senior High School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Senior High School honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2012-2013 school year as announced by Mr. Robert Vlasaty, Principal, is as follows: PRINCIPAL’S LIST 12th Grade: Courtney Blocker, Jarrett Brunner, Tyler Clark, Anthony Connell, Joshua Eden, Xavier Escobar, Sarah Frantz, Dana Fricker, Jennifer Fronheiser, Casey Gavalla, Nicole Gill, Julian Gonzalez, Clay Hardy, Rachel Hendrix, Luke Herbold, Taylor Hoffman, Caleb Johnson, Erika Krawchuk, Trevor Mertz, Emily Moore, Tyler Sellers, Kendra Smith, Emerald Snyder, Cory
John Wagner. 11th Grade: Nicholas Buresh, Nathaniel Czarnecki, Lydia Delong, Olivia Dyer, Samantha Eden, Nicolas Gaumer, Chelsea Harlan, Zachary Joy, Kelcie Kramer, Caitlin McCormick, Jamie Miller, Samantha MillerBrown, Bradley Owens, Emily Palansky,Thomas Quigley, Kaliah SantiagoColon, Zacary Schlegel, Kyle Smith, Kaitlyn Stefanski, Annalise Tarafas, Morgan Zellner. 10th Grade: Laura Beltz, Emily Bevans, Jared Brozowski, Taylor Duplaga, Nathan Farber, Jocelyn Filchner, Erin Fleischman, Alexandra Garcia, Joshua Hamm, Jacob Heintzelman, Amy
Hinkle, Aaron Hofmann,Gavin Kemery, Beth Kern, Julie Knerr, Brandon Cheyenne Mazzocca, Kresge, Kianna Marlatt, Meghan Miller-Brown, Erika McKay, Alexis Israel Moore, Ashley Middaugh, Zachary Mulcahy, Abigail Obenski, Moll, Bryce Moser, JosueAlexis Papay, Murillo, Brian Neff, Daniel Patterson, Zachary Justin Obenski, Jessica Rex, Nicholas Roth, Crystal Olewine, Matthew Schaller, Jacob Sipos, Kayla Pender, Devan Pepe, Sompel, Phoebe Thomasco, Tyler Reimer, Nathaniel Nicholas Uebele, Chelsea Rex, Nina Schnyder, Vermeulen. Dakota Schweitzer, Zebulon Shiffert, Floyd HIGH HONOR ROLL Snyder, Andrew Tarafas, 12th Grade: Christopher Amber Thomas, Jeremie Bingert, Lucas Gaston,, Tomkins. Austin Golden, Travis Gruber, Aaron Harding, 9th Grade: Erika Christopher Hoffman, Jeryd Algard, Jose Avila, Kern, Kelsey Kuntz, Aurora Gavin Bachman, Devin Manescue, Ryan Martinez, Becker, Madison Ruth Milburn, Lucas Pierce, Bellesfield,Rebecca Kristopher Seiler, Drake Blocker, Calista Church, Steele. Alyzabyth Delong, Thomas Dooley, 11th Grade: Shannon Rebecca Evans, Taylor Deforest, Chance Delong, Herman,Nicole Jacoby,
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St. John Neumann Regional School Slatington Campus grades ‘K’ through 3 Full Day Kindergarten Palmerton Campus grades 4 through 8 Available ~~Transportation + Tuition Aid Tuition is less than $3.00 per day because… this is our mission! Call for information / visit
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Superintendent Q&A with Northwestern’s Mary Anne Wright
During the summer issues our staff writer, Tyler Trumbauer, will be interviewing all six Superintendents from all six of the school districts that the Gazette encompasses. He will be asking each administrator the same inquiries to see how their district is faring in these trying times for public schools. This installment, the second of six, is with Northwestern Lehigh’s Superintendent, Mary Anne Wright. TT: How would you describe this past school year for your district across the board? MAW: I think it was very good. We were able to do a very good job one year ago to predict what our revenue would be for our budget compared to the state budget. We were able to do all of that without cutting programs. This is our third year that we present a zero bill increase in our budget without cutting any programs. Which I think is outstanding compared to other things going on around us. So, financially I think we are in a very good position. We continued with our curriculum development process, which is a pretty strict. We reevaluate our curriculum every 4-6 years and we
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take opportunities to see if the support material is still good. We are implementing a new math series in our elementary schools which does include some standard common core objectives. Our parents were struggling with that a little bit. Our teachers have had some significant in-services about it. It allows us to look at math differently. There will be some new math curriculum implemented for math in the middle and high schools. We will look at Language Arts as well. This is not new for us. This is something we have done for 25 years. We always have put our curriculum on a cycle and reevaluate and see if it is the right stuff that we should be teaching our students. TT: In your own words what is the current state of Northwestern Lehigh School District? MAW: The current state is very good. It is very stable. Financially we are on very solid ground. Our curriculum is strong and so are our hiring practices. We still have a lot of solid people with good skills applying for our jobs when there are openings. So we are a desirable place for people to live, work and learn. TT: What is your main concern moving forward? MAW: My main concern is that we always will have the ability to balance our resourcesphysical, financial and physical-with the new and changing demands of our students. So I always worry that there will be a shift in funding and that I will have to cut programs. My main concern is that our students will have to lose programs and opportunities. It is always in the back of my mind wondering if we can keep everything we have. TT: What do you want to do in the immediate future with the district? MAW: We need to continue to develop policies that will meet the needs for our students and will give guidance to the administrators to carry out their responsibilities. We still have a lot of work with policies. We are trying to figure out a way,
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strictly through donations, to fund a stadium project. We are putting together some plans to be able to go out to some of the larger vendors in the area and see if they are willing to sponsor our stadium for different amounts of money over different amounts of time. Then see if our School Board will be willing to finance the project up front if they know that we have backing that will fund the project on the back end. So in the immediate future now we are focusing on that. We are taking our funds that are very valuable and volatile sometimes and trying to find the right things to do with it. This is very risky, but I think it is good for the community. The stadium is not just used by the school district. It is used by the youth leagues and the community members as well. We are talking about putting in a rubber track and an artificial surface. TT: How do you see your district in five years? MAW: With solid budget planning we will see a district that continues to grow in student development and curriculum evaluating. In five years from now we should be in a position where every student could have any electronic device. It will be an electronic device that they will have that will be mobile with them within school and transporting to and from school. We are teaching the digital-age students. They grew up holding
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electronic devices and learning how to navigate them. We will be a school that is much more technologically integrated than we are now. We will see markers and chalkboards as things of the past. We need to have safeguards though to make sure that while the students are here they are technologically safe. We hope that most, if not all, of their textbooks will be available on all devices. Eventually students will carry around a laptop or an iPad instead of five textbooks. Right now our students are growing as far as standardized tests as well and I see us being around 90% achievement rates and I think the things we are doing right now are paving the way for that.
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The Lehigh Township Rails to Trails organization is selling raffle tickets for gift certificates to restaurants within the township. Each certificate is valued at $25. First prize will be three certificates, second will be two certificates and third will be one certificate. The participating restaurants include the Oaks at Woodstone Country Club, Pizza Como, the Pennsville Hotel, Blue Mountain Drive-In and Mama’s Pizza. Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00. They will be available at Pathmark in Walnutport on June 29th between 9 AM and 1 PM, at Redner’s in Northampton in late August , at various fall events in October, or by calling 610 767-0676. Winners will be drawn on Saturday, November 2nd. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to work in the area of Lock 25 along the towpath in the Walnutport area. A picnic area is being developed and informative signs for that area are being made. The lock, which lies within Lehigh Township, is also in need of repair.
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October. July 14 and July 28 hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Building is handicapped accessible. Admission is free. In July, the historical society will hold the annual chicken barbecue dinner. Tickets are being sold now for chicken dinners made by Lorah's Roasters. The dinners are take-out only; dinners will be made and sold from the historical center on July 26; adult dinner consists of 1/2 chicken, potato, applesauce, roll. If you wish to purchase tickets for the dinner, contact 610-767-5906 or 610767-5989 by July 20 for your tickets. There will also be baked goods available for purchase to go along with your dinner. Don't cook in the heat on July 26 - order your dinner and take it home - you will also be supporting the historical society's work. The regular monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the historical centre and the public is invited. For more information, contact 610-767-5989.
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Lehigh County Unsung Heroes Award Dean V. Cunfer - Allen O. Delke Post 16 American Legion Slatington
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Off The Shelf
The Northampton Area Public Library has begun the annual fund drive; the letters are in the mail. This year they are focusing on the exciting changes happening at the library. They have a new logo and a new motto. The motto, "Always something new” doesn’t just refer to the current best sellers and the newly released DVDs that they provide, or to the new technology, programs, and services they offer. It is also a promise that they will continue to discover, provide access to, and assist you with what comes next. In the past eighteen months they’ve added eBooks and downloadable audiobooks, established a Teen Advisory Board, restarted visits to senior centers and assisted living facilities, provided free access to online courses, invited the NAHS Drama Club to present a Seussical Storytime, added a preschool computer station, started a teen afterschool program, and presented unique programs on the paranormal, local history, Star Wars, and more. Recently, they've began a Teen Summer
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If you have a PC, Kindle, a Nook, iPod, or any other e-book reader, remember you can check books out for free from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. All you need is a current Slatington Public Library card, which is free for residents of the Northern Lehigh area. Go to http://cldl.lib.overdrive.com and “check it out.” Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461. July 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Slatington Public Library. Children four years of age to 6th grade are welcome. There will be stories, crafts and snacks The Library will be hosting Sarah, a therapy dog, and her handler Donna Alles, who will be at the library on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 during the summer to listen to children, beginning readers, who wish to read to her for 15 minutes. Our tentative beginning date is June 19th. Please contact the library for more information or if you wish to sign-up your child. The library will be hosting three more lectures in their Community Wellness Series; August: “The importance of Immunizations in Good Health”, October: “You and your pharmacist-a Partnership for Wellness, and December: “Influenza – Attacking a Serious Issue Head-On”. Watch for dates and times for these lectures. Attention all Pathmark shoppers! The Pathmark Community Rewards program allows you to earn 1% of your purchase amount for the school or nonprofit organization of your choice, in this case, the Slatington Public Library. It’s easy; you just need to sign up for a Pathmark Perks card and register it at eScrip.com/Pathmark, and select the Slatington Public Library to receive the donation. There is also a link to the Pathmark Community Rewards webpage from the Pathmark homepage. www.pathmark.com/escrip or call 1-800-931-6258. You can support the library just by buying your groceries!
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Donation touches Thousands It is hard to believe that it has been six years since officer Daniel Buglio of the Slatington Police department applied for a "Jenny Jones Grant" for the Slatington Library. Jenny Jones was a televison talk show host that started a foundation to help worthy organizations. Officer Buglio saw a need for more computers for our library and Ms 4571 CLOVER HILL CIRCLE SERVING THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
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The words “guidance” and “confidence” are two that haven’t been used in the same breath when talking about Palmerton boys’ basketball. However, the Blue Bombers new head coach plans on instilling that into the program and the current players as soon as possible. After Mick Stefanak resigned during this past season and an assistant coach took the reins to finish out the winter, the Stefanak era that lasted only two years and amounted a measly four wins was capped off. Palmerton was left with a head coaching vacancy in what is not a very appealing program to prospective candidates. To Leigh Keenan though, Palmerton was the perfect fit. “I have a very strong opinionated type of personality that I’d like to do things my way,” Keenan said. “I think my way is beneficial to them, to the actual people that I will be coaching. I didn’t
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Slatington 150th Anniversary Be a Part of History! The members of the Slatington 150th Anniversary Committee are busy planning the anniversary celebration that will kick of with a pig roast on Saturday August 24, 2013 at the covered bridge on Seventh Street in Slatington. There are several planning committees working on events that will keep the celebration going all year. Everyone is invited to attend the kick off celebration that will include a pig roast, live music and dancing as well as many other activities. Further details, including time and ticket availability will be forthcoming. In addition to the pig roast, there are many ways to get involved in the celebration and be a part of this historic event. Members for the planning committee are still needed. If you are available to donate some of your time and talents to help make this celebration a memorable one, come to the next meeting, they are held the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Vigilant Fire Co, downstairs. You can also contact
any committee member for more information if you are unable to attend a meeting but would still like to help. Sponsorships are needed to help us celebrate. A tax deductible donation/sponsorship enables you to be seen by the community as a dedicated community advocate. Many levels of sponsorship are available if you or your business are interested please contact Denise Smith at 610573-8044. Charter memberships are now available to all businesses and groups who wish to participate. Charters are an integral part of the celebration and will help make the event fun. Contact Denise to purchase your $50 Charter membership! Current Charters include Benjamin Real Estate, HomeSlate, Masonic Lodge 440 F&AM, Slatington Lions, The Shack, Vigilant Fire Co., Walnut St. Playground Association, the Skeet Club and the Women’s Club of Slatington. History Book! To help commemorate the 150th anniversary of Slatington, the history committee is planning on printing a history book. The book subjects will be miscellaneous history, businesses, disasters, family history, pictures and sports. Persons interested in submitting
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information for use in the book may upload the information to the committee’s Facebook page Slatington 150 History Committee, or by emailing stettner@ptd.net. The 150 History Committee is also looking for additional people to serve on the committee to help research, write and layout the book. Interested persons should contact Candyce 610-767-4795, Tim Snyder 610-767-5935 or Robert 610-767-7626. Support our efforts! To help kick off the celebration, the Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette will dedicate the August 15, 2013 edition of the Gazette to the Slatington Anniversary. If you would like to help support our efforts by making a tax deductible donation you will be acknowledged in that special commemorative edition. Contributions can be made by filling out the form below and mailing your check to: Slatington 150th Anniversary PO BOX 151, Slatington PA 18080, dropping it off during a regular business meeting or by getting your donation to a committee member. All donation amounts are appreciated, acknowledgements of businesses and individuals will be made. Donations of $5 will receive a single line listing and any donation of $20 or more will receive a five line acknowledgement in the special edition. Fore more information, please contact Alice at 610-767-9600.
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Honor Roll Continued from Page 35 Matthew Egan, Rachel Hams, Jennifer Howell, Ryan Klass, Joshua Landsberger, Jacob Marunich, Dian McKinney, Jeffrey Menjivar, Sandra Moran, Sean Mulcahy, Rebecca Owens, Nicholas Szuchyt, Cassie Toth, Chance Trantham, Tyler Trumbauer, Meghan Weil, Mackenzie Witmer. 10th Grade: Brenton Baker, Cassidy Barrett, Audrey Buss, Gary Dise, Quintin George, Makayla Gordon, Katelyn Hugo, Taryn Kemmerer, Justin Knecht, Brent Novitsky, Scarlet Ojeda, Stephan Scheib, Cheyenne Troxell , Rebecca Truitt. 9th Grade: Race Barry, Samantha Brown, Ethan Caldwell, Gage Christ,
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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index Accelerated Auto....................... 3 Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop................................. 54 A.F. Boyer.................................. 44 Affordable Plumbing.............. 42 Amey’s Garage, Inc................... 2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................... 41 B. Biechy Construction Company................................... 49 Becker Homes............................ 2 Bethany Wesleyan................... 34 Birthday Coupon..................... 43 Blue Mountain Blowout......... 40 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................... 55 Blue Mountain Evergreen....... 56 Blue Mountain Health System.......................... 25 Blue Mountain Ski Area........... 7 C&C Food Outlet..................... 12 Carl’s Service Center.............. 44 Charles H. Mantz, Inc............. 44 Cherryville Service Center........................................ 60 Century 21-Shawn Correll..... 15 Chris’ Computer...................... 49 Clean Sweep..................16, 46, 57 Coolest Treat............................. 11 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................... 17 Country Garden...................... 14 Crystal Vision Center.............. 24 D&F Leather............................. 36 D-ville Dumpsters................... 43 David Hess Concrete.............. 46 Deluxe Plumbing..................... 40 Don Messinger......................... 54 Eugene Hankee........................ 46 Everett Chiropractic.................. 6 Family Practice......................... 22 Forgotten Felines..................... 17 Frey & Co.................................... 2 Friedens Fire Co......................... 8 G.D. Shupp............................... 55 Garage Door Contest.............. 37
George Bensing Funeral Home, Inc................... 33 Good Eye Winner.................... 26 Green Wood Nursery............. 55 Hassler Roofing Inc................. 47 Heimer’s Brew......................... 13 J&J Coins................................... 18 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......... 48 Jason Hankee .......................... 45 Jay’s Painting............................ 48 JMT............................................. 39 Kornfeind’s................................. 5 Lehigh Valley Spinal................ 23 Lincoln Manor......................... 49 Linda’s Co. Catering................. 9 Litchauer................................... 54 Livengood Excavators Inc...... 48 Lorah’s......................................4, 10 Mack’s Tree Service................. 42 Mel Fritz Construction........... 49 Miller Supply........................... 45 Mint Home Improvement..... 54 Movie Trivia Winner............... 14 Myers Contracting.................. 54 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................... 55 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................... 2 Neff’s Masonry........................ 54 Newhard Pharmacy................ 23 NLCC bus trip.......................... 53 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................... 22 Off The Wall.............................. 32 Overhead Door........................ 50 Painting & Papering by R. Marlatt.................................. 41 Pastor Lundmark..................... 36 Phil & Son................................. 42 Phil Long Construction.......... 54 Precision Armaments............. 51 PSA............................................. 52 R.F. Ohl...................................... 53 Reiss Cycle................................ 16 Richard B. Ryon ...................... 38 Ron Biechy................................ 55
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