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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | 25th Anniversary Commemorative Issue 2010
G A Z ETTE Welcome to our Special 25th Silver Anniversary Commemorative Issue The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette has been an integral part of the life of the people in Lehigh Township and the surrounding communities for 25 years. We are thrilled to be publishing & distributing this Special 25th Silver Anniversary Commemorative Issue throughout our local communities. The Gazette, as a free paper, depends on its advertisers for its existence, and we have had many faithful, steady advertisers. Some have advertised in every issue since the publication began. We would like to thank every one of them for the part they play in making the Gazette able to bring relevant news and information to the community. At this time we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the great people, contributors, readers, etc who have made this publication achieve the level of service it has provided to the community for the past 25 years. It certainly has been fun and rewarding for the staff and owners to
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THE TOWN AND COUNTRY GAZETTE STAFF: (Front Row) Sue Kern, Quynh Vo, Kathy Marsh; (Middle Row) Tony Pisco, Paul Prass, Lisa Prass, Donna Bachman; (Back Row) Alyse Moyer, Melissa Rose, Marcie Kent. (Missing from photo - Elaine Leer & Julie Holland)
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From December 4th, 1985 Issue
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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | 25th Anniversary Commemorative Issue 2010
Looking Back:
1985
25
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.09 US Postage Stamp: 22 cents President: Ronald Reagan Popular Films: Back to the Future, The Color Purple, Out of Africa Record of the Year: “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” Tina Turner Super Bowl San Francisco vs. Miami (38-16) Events: • Microsoft Corporation releases the first version of Windows, Windows 1.0 • To help starvation in Africa, the pop industry in U.S. joins together to sing “We Are The World”
Years
1987
1986
1 Gallon of Gas: 89 cents US Postage Stamp: 22 cents President: Ronald Reagan Popular Films: Top Gun, Aliens, Platoon Record of the Year: “We Are the World,” USA for Africa Super Bowl Chicago vs. New England (46-10) Events: • The Oprah Winfrey Show hits national television • Nintendo video games introduced in U.S.
1 Gallon of Gas: 89 cents US Postage Stamp: 24 cents President: Ronald Reagan Popular Films: Three Men and a Baby Fatal Attraction, Wall Street Record of the Year: “Higher Love,” Steve Winwood Super Bowl NY Giants vs. Denver (39-20) Events: • The Simpsons seen on TV for the first time as part of The Tracey Ullman Show • The First Criminal convicted using DNA Evidence Robert Melias in England
First Issue!
1991
1989
1988
1 Gallon of Gas: 91 cents US Postage Stamp: 24 cents President: Ronald Reagan Popular Films: Rain Man, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Die Hard Record of the Year: “Graceland,” Paul Simon Super Bowl Washington vs. Denver (42-10) Events: • CDs outsell vinyl records for the first time. • The Hubble Space Telescope is put into operation
1 Gallon of Gas: 97 cents US Postage Stamp: 25 cents President: George H. W. Bush Popular Films: Driving Miss Daisy, Dead Poets Society, When Harry Met Sally. Record of the Year: “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin Super Bowl San Francisco vs. Cincinnati (20-16) Events: • The collapse of The Berlin Wall brings reunification of East and West Germany • Microsoft releases Office Suite
1990
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.34 US Postage Stamp: 25 cents President: George H. W. Bush Popular Films: Home Alone, Ghost, Pretty Woman, The Hunt for Red October Record of the Year: “Wind Beneath My Wings,” Bette Midler Super Bowl San Francisco vs. Denver (55-10) Events: • Operation Desert Shield begins as the United States and UK send troops to aid Kuwait after Iraq invaded • Tim Berners-Lee publishes a formal proposal for the World Wide Web and the first web page is written
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.12 US Postage Stamp: 29 cents President: George H. W. Bush Popular Films: The Silence of the Lambs, Beauty and the Beast, Thelma & Louise Record of the Year: “Another Day in Paradise,” Phil Collins Super Bowl NY Giants vs. Buffalo (20-19) Events: • After years of Apartheid in South Africa, a new constitution for multicultural society is formed • Nirvana starts the Grunge era
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25 Years: Looking Back
1993
1992
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.05 US Postage Stamp: 29 cents President: George H. W. Bush Popular Films: A Few Good Men, Sister Act, Basic Instinct Record of the Year: “Unforgettable,” Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole Super Bowl Washington vs. Buffalo (37-24) Events: • Minnesota’s Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S., is constructed • The first Nicotene patch is introduced to help stop smoking
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.16 US Postage Stamp: 29 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Jurassic Park, Sleepless in Seattle, Schindler’s List, Philadelphia Record of the Year: “Tears in Heaven,” Eric Clapton Super Bowl Dallas vs. Buffalo (52-17) Events: • Ty Warner USA launches the first Beanie Babies • The Pentium microprocessor introduced by Intel
1995
1994
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.09 US Postage Stamp: 29 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Forrest Gump, Dumb & Dumber, Pulp Fiction Record of the Year: “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston Super Bowl Dallas vs. Buffalo (30-13) Events: • Kurt Cobain dies • The English Channel is opened joining England to France for the first time • O. J. Simpson arrested in killings of wife and friend
1997
1996
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.22 US Postage Stamp: 32 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Independence Day, Mission Impossible, Jerry Maguire Record of the Year: “Kiss From a Rose,” Seal Super Bowl Dallas vs. Pittsburgh (27-17) Events: • Madeleine Albright – first female US Secretary of State • Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be successfully cloned • Ebay is born
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.22 US Postage Stamp: 32 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Titanic, Men in Black, Liar Liar Record of the Year: “Change the World,” Eric Clapton Super Bowl Green Bay vs. New England (35-21) Events: • Princess Diana dies • Mike Tyson bites Evander Holyfield’s ear during match • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is published
1998
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.15 US Postage Stamp: 32 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Armageddon, Saving Private Ryan, There’s Something About Mary Record of the Year: “Sunny Came Home,” Shawn Colvin Super Bowl Denver vs. Green Bay (31-24) Events: • Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky hit the news • The Search Engine Google is founded
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.09 US Postage Stamp: 32 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Toy Story (first ever wholly computer generated film), Apollo 13, Braveheart Record of the Year: “All I Wanna Do,” Sheryl Crow Super Bowl San Francisco vs. San Diego (49-26) Events: • DVD, optical disc storage media format, is announced • a network of caves are discovered in southern France that contain 17,000 to 20,000 year-old paintings
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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | 25th Anniversary Commemorative Issue 2010
Looking Back:
2000
1999
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.22 US Postage Stamp: 33 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, The Sixth Sense, The Matrix, American Pie Record of the Year: “My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion Super Bowl Denver vs. Atlanta (34-19) Events: • Lance Armstrong wins his first Tour de France. • My Space is introduced to the Internet • The world prepares for Y2K and the millennium bug
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.26 US Postage Stamp: 34 cents President: Bill Clinton Popular Films: Cast Away, Gladiator, Meet the Parents, X-Men Record of the Year: “Smooth,” Santana featuring Rob Thomas Super Bowl St. Louis vs. Tennessee (23-16) Events: • Tiger Woods is youngest player to win a Grand Slam in Golf • Charles Schulz, the creator of “Peanuts” comic strip passed away.
2001
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.46 US Postage Stamp: 34 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Shrek, Ocean’s Eleven Record of the Year: “Beautiful Day,” U2 Super Bowl Baltimore vs. NY Giants (34-7) Events: • 9/11 • Wikipedia goes online • Apple releases the iPod • Enron files for bankruptcy
Years
2004
2002
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.61 US Postage Stamp: 37 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, SpiderMan, Chicago, About Schmidt, Gangs of New York Record of the Year: “Walk On,” U2 Super Bowl New England vs. St. Louis (20-17) Events: • Odyssey finds water ice under Mars’ surface • No Child Left Behind is signed into law
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2003
1 Gallon of Gas: $1.83 US Postage Stamp: 37 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Record of the Year: “Don’t Know Why,” Norah Jones Super Bowl Tampa Bay vs. Oakland (48-21) Events: • Arnold Schwarzenegger is elected Governor • Saddam Hussein is captured by U.S. forces • Itunes is born
1 Gallon of Gas: $2.10 US Postage Stamp: 37 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Incredibles, The Passion of the Christ, Million Dollar Baby Record of the Year: “Clocks,” Coldplay Super Bowl New England vs. Carolina (32–29) Events: • Yasir Arafat dies in Paris • Martha Stewart is convicted of felony and sentenced to 5 months in prison • Ken Jennings wins over 2.5 million dollars on Jeopardy!
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25 Years: Looking Back
2006
2005
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2009
1 Gallon of Gas: $2.73 US Postage Stamp: 44 cents President: Barack Obama Popular Films: Inception, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2 Record of the Year: “Use Somebody,” Kings Of Leon Super Bowl New Orleans vs. Indianapolis (31–17) Events: • BP Oil Spill Disaster • A magnitude 7 earthquake hits Haiti • Android phones begin to outsell Apple iPhone • The Healthcare Reform Bill passes in Congress
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1 Gallon of Gas: $3.39 US Postage Stamp: 42 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: Cloverfield, Iron Man, Wall-E, The Dark Knight, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Record of the Year: “Rehab” - Amy Winehouse Super Bowl New York vs. New England (17-14) Events: • Writers strike against Hollywood studios • President Bush signs the $700 billion bailout • Sony’s Blu-ray HD beats HD DVD
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2008
1 Gallon of Gas: $3.18 US Postage Stamp: 37 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, The Chronicles of Narnia, Batman Begins, Crash, Brokeback Mountain Record of the Year: “Here We Go Again,” Ray Charles & Norah Jones Super Bowl New England vs. Philadelphia (24–21) Events: • Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is Africa’s first woman as head of state • Hurricane Katrina strikes • Microsoft releases the Xbox 360
1 Gallon of Gas: $2.48 US Postage Stamp: 39 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: The Pink Panther, Underworld: Evolution, V for Vendetta Record of the Year: “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” Green Day Super Bowl Pittsburgh vs. Seattle (21–10) Events: • Nintendo releases the Wii • Pluto is downgraded to a dwarf planet • Saddam Hussein is convicted of crimes against humanity and dies in Baghdad
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2007
1 Gallon of Gas: $3.38 US Postage Stamp: 41 cents President: George W. Bush Popular Films: Transformers, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Ratatouille, The Simpsons Movie Record of the Year: “Not Ready to Make Nice,” Dixie Chicks Super Bowl Indianapolis vs. Chicago (29–17) Events: • Apple introduces iPhone • Buenos Aires experiences its first snowfall in 89 years • One of the deadliest fires in US history rages in Southern California fanned by the Santa Ana winds destroying 400,000 acres and 2,000 homes
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As Run in the May 1986 Issue
Son Succeeds Father At Harding Funeral Home
David M. Harding is no newcomer to the funeral business -- he grew up in it and took a very active part in it the last few years-- but on May 1 he took an important step in his career when he became director of the Harding Funeral Home, 25-27 North Second Street, Slatington, succeeding his father, George M. Harding, who was director for the past thirty-two years. George had decided to go into semi-retirement and let David handle the responsibilities of running the business. George and his wife, Kathryn, while continuing to maintain ties with the business, expect to devote more time to relaxing, traveling, and escaping the restrictions of the business that has been their chief occupation since May of 1954, when George took over the work begun by Henry Heinzelman and then continued by son David Heinzelman. Altogether the funeral home has been in existenence for over ninety years. David Harding is a graduate of Slatington High School and Northampton Area Community College. After graduation he served his internship at the J. S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.
In addition he has worked with his father over the years, learning all the skills of the business. After thirty-two years of service to all religious faiths in the Northern Lehigh and Lehigh Township areas, the Harding Funeral Home, under David’s leadership, will continue to offer the same general funeral services as in the past. However, David hopes to emphasize even more strongly the need and advisability of prearranging funerals. A death in the family may create problems for survivors, which can sometimes be alleviated by discussion and pre-planning. Funeral and burial arrangements are an important consideration, says David, and should be discussed openly and frankly. Pre-arranging and sometimes pre-financing is a method some people choose to assist their survivors after death. People who would like information about pre-arranging, or about anything along those lines, can call David at 767-3011. In his “spare time” David is an active member of the Northern Lehigh Jaycees and serves on the board of the Slatington Skeet and Sporting Association. For relaxation he likes to engage in hunting, fishing and photography.
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The Cremation Experts. Nathanael J. Horvath Funeral Director
David M. Harding Supervisor/President
25-27 N. Second St. Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-3011
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Bethany Wesleyan Church Lighting The Way Today & Tomorrow Services Every Sunday 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM 675 Blue Mountain Drive Cherryville, Pa. 18035
610-767-1239
www.bethanywes.org
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Church Directory Churches are listed alphabetically and will include the address, phone number, pastor’s name, and the times of regular services, Sunday School, etc. Please call the office (610-767-9600) on how to list.
Agape New Testament Fellowship 5229 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610767-2482 PR David Farnholtz. www.agapentf.com Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church 633-649 W. Washington St., Slatington, 610-767-2214. PR Joseph L. Grembocki.
Christ U.C.C. 309 Main St., Walnutport, 610767-1601. PR Brian Haas
Bethany Bible Fellowship Church 3300 7th St. Whitehall, 610-4348661. PR Tim Schmoyer.
Emmanuel UCC 509 Hamilton St., Bowmanstown, 610-852-2707.
Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mountain Drive, Cherryville, 610-767-1239, Sr. Lead PR Kevin Fetterhoff, www. bethanywes.org Bethel U.C.C. 4th & Franklin Streets, Slatington. 610-767-1898. PR Edward Schantz. Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton, 610-8268402. PR Rick Collins. www. bluemountaincommunitychurch.com. Calvary Bible Fellowship Church 233 Main St., Walnutport, 610767-7447. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church 1433 Main St., Chapman, Bath 610-837-0935. PR Kenneth A. Klingborg.. www.chapmanquarriesumc.org Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, 610-298-2527. PR Russell Campbel www.christschurchatlowhill.com Christ U.C.C., Little Moore 913 South Mink Road (Rt. 946), Danielsville, 610-837-6051. PR David Werley.
Covenant United Methodist Church 2715 Mountain View Dr. (Rt. 946 in Klecknersville), 610-837-7517. Rev. Christina J. Keller. Worship 8 & 10:30 a.m., S.S. 9:15.
Faith Independent Church of Christ 4394 Mt. View Dr. (Rt. 946), Lehigh Twsp., Walnutport, 610737-5390. PRLarry E. Yeakel First UCC 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-826-2696. PR Richard McClain Friedens UCC 7227 PA Rt. 873, Slatington, 610767-7099. PR David Mohr. Good Shepherd UCC 3490 Mountain Rd., Slatington, 610-767-9680. Rev. James Robison. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1335 Old Carriage Road, Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 PR Thomas Nee Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church 2022 Main St., Northampton, 610-767-6162. PR Ken Reigard, Grace United Church of Christ 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. 610-262-7186. Heidelberg Lutheran Church 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610767-1526. PR David L. WWW. HEIDELBERG-LUTHERAN. ORG
Heidelberg UCC 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610767-4740. PR Karen Yonney. www.uccheidelberg.org Heritage Baptist Church 3749 Rt. 309, Orefield, 610-3954970. PR Jim Barr. Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St., Northampton, 610-262-2668. PR Vicky Bush. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Main St., Slatedale, 610-7671526PR David L. Hess. HEIDELBERG-LUTHERAN. ORG Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, 610-826-2524. PR Paul Schoffstall. Hope Lutheran Church Rt. 248, Cherryville, 610-7677203. PR Jami Possinger Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 14th & Washington Sts., Northampton, 610-262-3365. Jerusalem Lutheran Church 500 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), 610-681-5200. PR Brian R. Holben Jerusalem UCC 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, (Trachsville). 610-681-4412. PR Sharon Mack Temple Kingdom Life Family Center 4333 Lime Kiln Rd., Orefield, 610-398-0111. PR’s Tony and Tammy Adamo Living Hope Lighthouse 705 3rd St., Palmerton, 610-8262201. PR Nathan Fry Living Stone Fellowship 6925 Flint Hill Road, New Tripoli 610-298-3020. PR Tim Helms. www.thehealingchurch.com.
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Sacred Heart Church 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton 610-826-2335 PR. William T. Campion.
St. Paul’s UCC 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 610-261-2910. Rev. Todd Fennell www.stpaulsnorth.org
Salem United Methodist Church 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville, 610-767-8003. Rev. Marillyn Paradis
St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Road, Northampton, PA. 610-837-7426. Rev. Lamar Handwerk.
Salem United Methodist Church 4145 Forest Inn Rd., Aquashicola, 610-826-4464. PR Deborah McLean. Salem United Methodist Church 4019 Main St., Slatedale, 610767-5632. PR Barbara Lee. St. John’s Episcopal 365 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, 610-826-2611. Fr. Abraham Holy Eucharist. www.StJohnsPalmerton.com. Slatington Baptist Church 509 Main St., Slatington, 610767-6276. PR Jim LeVan.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 7860 Center St., Emerald, 610.767.6233. Rev. William Ritzenthaler St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 106 Delaware Avenue Palmerton, 610-826-2359 PR Evhen The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-826-4972 Trinity EC Church 4647 Lehigh Drive (Berlinsville), Walnutport, 610-767-1167. PR Ken Schira.
St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 S. Second Street Slatington, 610-767-6361 PR Russell Haab;
Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church 207 2nd St., Slatington. 610-7602090. PRBrian Kern.
St. John’s U.C.C. 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, 610-826-2050. Rev. Irvin Moore.
Union Lutheran Church 5500 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610767-6884. PR Dennis W. Moore
St. John’s UCC 1415 Rising Sun Rd., Laurys Station, 610-262-8061. Rev. James Gottwald
United Presbyterian Church of Slatington 6750 Route 873, Slatington, 610767-8113 Rev. Dr. Dennis Zimmerman www.upcslatington. org ,
St. John’s UCC 15 S. 2nd St. Slatington, 610767-5554. Rev. Ernest Diefenderfer, St. John’s UCC of Howertown, 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, 610262-8666 PR Cliff Herring,.
Union United Church of Christ 5550 Rte. 873, Neffs, 610-7676961 PR Thomas N. Thomas,
St. Nicholas R.C. Route 946, Berlinsville, 610-7673107
Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist Church 227 Willow Rd. (and Rt. 145), 610-767-8939. PR Marcus Dekle.
St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, 787 Almond Rd., Cherryville, 610-767-5751.
Whitehall Mennonite Church 4138 Wilson St., Egypt, 610-2621270. PR Rose Bender.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St, Northampton, 610-262-6636 Rev. Michael Metz,. www.ZionNorthampton. org Zion UCC 2nd & Iron Sts, Lehighton. 610377-1191 PR Allen Heckman www.zionlehighton.org Zion’s Stone UCC, 51 Church Rd., Northampton (Kreidersville) 610-262-1133 Rev. Glenn Rice. www.zionsstoneucc.com Zion Wesleyan Church 2459 East Scenic Dr.Bath, 610837-8469 PR Tedd Leininger, 10:30a.m. S.S. 9:30a.m.
PRAYER Father in heaven, Thank You for helping me and holding me in Your victorious right hand. I choose to trust You even when things don’t make sense, even when things seem beyond my control. I release my cares to You knowing that You work all things together for my good. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Old Single Items or Entire Estate
Old Toys, Games, Photos, Postcards, Signs, Books, Advertising Items, Most Any Type of Old Paper Items Old Christmas and Old Halloween Decorations Costume Jewelry, Old Furniture, Tins, Crocks, Military Items, Old Store Items, Household Items, Vases, Flower Pots, Kitchen Items, Glasses, Mixing Bowls, Old Dishware We also handle old business items such as: ledgers, photos, and day books. Old Garden Fixtures
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PUBLISHER HISTORY
Suzanne DiNofrio (1985-1986)
EIGHBOR,
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THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE, PUBLISHED IN 1985.
THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OF THE TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE, PUBLISHED IN 1986.
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PUBLISHER HISTORY
Dale D. Shoemaker (1987-1994)
An Open Lette
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s and Advertise
rs On November 3, 1994, owner ship of Blue M Gazette passed ountain Town on to Brenda & Country E merick, a resid who is now se ent of Lehigh rving as publis Township, her and editor associated with . Sue McGillis the Gazette sin , who has been ce 1989, contin I am taking th ues as assistan is opportunity t editor. to congratulate her well in her Mrs. Emerick an new venture. T d to wish he Gazette, now seems to have in its tenth year become an inte of ex istence, gral part of the Township and life of the peop the surroundin le of g Lehigh ar eas served by th Emerick will co e paper. I am ntinue the trad su re Mrs. ition of the Gaz infuse new life ette and, at the and energy into sa m e time, it . I have found p a gratifying exp ublishing the p erience, but now ap er to be it is time to mov The Gazette, as e on. a free paper, d ep ends on its adve and we have h rtisers for its ex ad many faithfu istence, l, steady advert in every issue is er s. Some have adve since the paper rtised st ar ted in October advertisers will continue to adve of 1985. I hop e that rtise, and I than part they play in k every one of th making the Gaz em fo et r the te thrive. As a small, loca l paper, the Gaz ette depends on Printing of Leh an outside con ighton, to print cern, TN it s tw o issues each m Printing, espec onth. The peop ially Debra Steh le at TN le, have been Gazette out on most helpful in time. ge tt ing the Because the Gaz ette depends on an “outside” pri a necessity. If I nter, an early d have had any co eadline is m p la int in my years it is that many as editor and p people do not ublisher, se em to realize th last minute at w at the deadline hich material fo is the very r publishing ca the Gazette ap n be submitted preciates receiv . T he staff of in g advertising an possible, not at d editorial copy the deadline. as early as Thank you to all of you – Su e McGillis and preparing and the others wh distributing the o help in G az ette, our printe of all, our adve rs, our readers, rtisers. Withou and, most t you there wou ld be no Gazet te. Dale D. Shoemak er Former Publishe r/Editor
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DALE D. SHOEMAKER, PUBLISHER 1/8/87-11/3/94.
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PUBLISHER HISTORY
Brenda Emerick (1994-2007)
True ream Come 3,334.20 for D $1 ed is ra ar this ye ildren who e, Berlinsville, hes of local ch tr is w ea e Th th n ts -I an ve that gr Becky’s Dri organization r, a nonprofit te ap h C ess. ge first Sunday Blue Rid terminal illn each year the chronic and d s, el h ou e ri ar se ow ith s that Car Sh are coping w organization t Festival and e clubs, and ic nship Benefi w rv se To h s, l ig se eh es L The event. Severa als, busin a successful any individu m re e su ar en e to er ls thon ateria in October. Th ome True Tele e, talent or m the Dream C ate their tim at on d d ar ar w ye A r er te mak year af ived the Dream ized and rece gn co re wnship, e er e. w of Lehigh To , Jim Thorp k ak ic Pe er ’s m n E n a Pe d at Brend on Dec. 3 hel ip and Holly Award were Allen Townsh reammaker D of e r th se of au ts M Wasyl Chapter Recipien h Township, Blue Ridge e ig u eh Tr L e of om el C Gog am y of the Dre Stacy Henry . Nick Hawke em h le h et B a perfect Prescott of would make k ic s. er d m ar E a e aw nd as presented th I thought Bre cause she h “The reason ward was be A er ak m vertising r the Dream tain for free ad n ou candidate fo M e lu B er in the day in Octob full page ads the first Sun n willingly put -I ve ri D ’s ecky eater and ent held at B ner of the th w -o co about the ev e, p Beck Dep said Cindy since 1988,” stival. vertising the benefit fe of dollars ad s d n sa coordinator of ou th nefit have saved the be ity wouldn’t “Brenda has the commun er h r fo ’t en e day of the nefit. If it wer king place th ta ts en about the be ev e held or th ace in her bithe event was advertising sp es at known when on d a d n ds. Bre coverage. al,”Cindy ad d post-event an ity ic bl u benefit festiv p t lfill pre-even possible to fu er along with nefit made it be e monthly pap th g in is vert e has saved ad The money sh Dale children. ia vious owner these spec l of s am re d e r 1994.The pre be mor em ov N er in t the benefit over the pap d articles abou an s ad Brenda took n ru n had also Northampto . Shoemaker of d Cindy said id. “She first ents were hel ev e th r te af ars,” Cindy sa ye 10 x ro p before and es. ing for ap e kiddies gam en volunteer king care of th ta ee “Stacy has be itt m m m ation co ping ga es wnship Recre and frog hop d To h on ig p g eh L in e sh th BRENDA EMERICK OF the fi mes started with own - doing ing in the ga LEHIGH TOWNSHIP, WHO IS ild participat benefit on her ch e h th s ac E oe d . e t festival Now sh EDITOR AND PUBLISHER g the benefi ren attendin ild lling ch e OF THE BLUE MOUNTAIN th r fo . Holly is stro y.” plied by Stac monies raised p l al su TOWN & COUNTRY es ze at ri e, p on a d al receives efit and and old ik GAZETTE, HELPS MAKE THE de at the ben s for young ri al r to im ac an tr a on s ballo Wasyl run DREAM COME TRUE BENEFIT who makes ly the Clown ol H lly Jo HELD AT BECKY’S DRIVE-IN A r an $150,000 faces. characte ated more th ing smiles on on tt d u SUCCESS WAS RECOGNIZED p as d h an l ow al Car Sh entertaining t Festival and WITH A DREAMMAKER nship Benefi w To h ago. ig eh L AWARD. AT THE DREAM The tion 19 years nce its incep si e, u Tr e COME TRUE TELETHON HELD om to Dream C ess writer AT PENN’S PEAK, JIM THORPE. NN ENDY, Pr By MARY A
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“MY BIRTHDAY WISH” BY MICHAEL EMERICK
I remember the day that I was purchased by Brenda & Michael Emerick. I was very unsure of how my life was going to be affected. I had grown comfortable with Dale Shoemaker. He was a very efficient, no-nonsense, matter-of-fact owner...punctual and succinct. Brenda infused me with a personality I had not known before. It was actually an extension of her personality…warming, friendly, outgoing and fun! She got me involved with her family. Her husband Michael and sons Geoff & Zack and Brenda delivered me with exuberance I had not known before. Her husband took half the route and delivered me in his Clean Sweep Chimney service van. Brenda & her sons delivered me in their Ford Taurus wagon (which needed to have extra heavy progressive-rate springs installed to keep from bottoming out…as I was growing weight with each issue). One Christmas season they even rigged exterior Christmas lights on the Taurus as they delivered me--that was great fun! I was always well received at the distribution pointsex: the senior citizens sitting outside Superfresh patiently anticipating my arrival…and chiding (unfairly) the delivery person if I arrived a little behind schedule. I always enjoyed the special individual one copy deliveries that she went out of her way to make for those shut-in people who found it hard to get a copy at a nearby delivery spot before they ran out. It always made me feel so special when those appreciative people would leave homemade baked goods or jams as a “Thank You” for her efforts. I especially liked the imaginative full color covers that I began to have and the color ads that she incorporated with me. I always felt important in providing all the information and services to the area, but now I felt new pride in my fine clothing. Along those lines, Brenda transformed the office where I was reborn every two weeks. It took on the form of her personality. It was a warm, friendly environment that was fun to work in and many customers would spend extra time socializing after getting their ads or stories in. They would be greeted by Murphy & then Lola, the friendly YellowLabs-each often referred to as the “Gazette Dog” by many visitors. What a great assistant editor she was…licking the faces of toddlers…snoozing on her blanket in the afternoon sunlight streaming through the back or side windows. Lola & Murphy each guarded diligently against any strange sounds when Brenda would put in late hours at the Gazette office in the evening-making sure that I would be just the way she wanted. Most people never realized the many hours she contributed to my construction. Next to her family & dogs, I was the one who received her affection. I was her baby and she nourished me as one of her children. I, in return, gave her much joy by providing a format for her generous nature. She gave free space to many
non-profit service organizations, such as The Lehigh Township Fire Company and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, etc. She delighted me and her family when she would sneak pictures from her husband’s childhood collection & publish them on his birthday with some whimsical caption, but never identifying him by name. Many times readers would call in trying to identify the person as someone they knew. I so enjoyed the care she lavished on me and the fun she had with me. I always felt that each reader held a little piece of Brenda’s heart in their hands when they perused my pages. And I was always proud of the fact that I would often be passed on to a neighbor or shut-in person by the initial reader and not just thrown aside. When Brenda got ill and knew that our wonderful relationship would have to end, I was very proud of Brenda and Michael, in the midst of their despair & agony that they selected from the many would-bebuyers, someone they felt would not only be competent enough to run the business in a professional manner, but would keep the local interests and flavor upon which I was founded. So, at Twenty-Five, I have been through many changes-as has the community I serve. I look forward to the next twenty-five years of mutual beneficial growth. Celebrate your lives with me as I reflect your joys and special moments. We all share a beautiful space on this planet in Lehigh Township & Surrounding Areas-Let Us Enjoy It Together. The Gazette
BRENDA EMERICK WITH DOGS MURPHY (LEFT) AND LOLA (RIGHT) AT THE TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE OFFICE.
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PUBLISHER HISTORY
Paul & Lisa Prass (2007-Present)
Innovative Designs & Publishi ng, Inc. purchased the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette from the Emerick family in the fall of 2007. Sue McGillis stayed on for seve ral weeks to help us understand the production process that she and Brenda had utilized for year s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many thanks to Sue for all of her help! Sue then retired from the Gazette. We have faced competition since we purchased the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette. Therefore we have tried to continue the Gazette in the spirit that Brenda and form er owners would be proud of. Our current team is Suzanne Kern , Associate Publisher, Kathy Marsh, Operatio ns Assistant, Donna Bachman, Operations Man ager, Tony Pisco, Art Director, and Paul & Lisa Prass, Publishers. Along with our deliv ery drivers Monroe Balliet and Dave Heffner and design team Marcie Kent, Elaine Leer, Alys e Moyer, Melissa Rose & Quynh Vo. Julie Holl and is our current Graphic Design Intern. The staff and owners are very prou d that we were able to publish this 25th Anniversary Commemorative Issue and hold the 25th Anniversary Open House Celebration. We plan to continue to publish the Blue Mou ntain Town & Country Gazette for many years into the future. Our current print and distribution is over 10,000 copies. Our distribution area inclu des Lehigh Township (Berlinsville, Cherryville, Danielsville, Pennsville, Treichlers, etc.) Nor thampton, Coplay, Laurys Station, Slatington, Walnutport, Palmerton, Klecknersville, Neffs, Schn ecksville, and others - see Distribution Locations on pags 50 & 51. Thank you so much to our advertise rs and readers for your support of the pape r. Best regards,
Paul & Lisa Prass
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LONGEST SERVING STAFF MEMBER
Sue McGillis (1989-2007)
My Thoughts On The 25th Anniversary Of The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette By Sue McGillis
think that his mom and I did any work because I congratulate the Blue Mountain Town And all we did was laugh, and laugh we did! Brenda Country Gazette on celebrating 25 years of and I had a wonderful time working together. publication in our community. I was employed at She was like a sister to me and I miss her still. the gazette for 18 years and during that time the I was attracted to the unique size of the paper had two owners. Dale Shoemaker owned gazette before Dale owned the paper. The minithe paper when I started work there on the tab format-about the size of the TV guide which August 3, 1989 issue. The last issue I contributed to the Morning Call used to publish was such that was dated November 22, 2007 and was published after the owner Brenda Emericks’ untimely death. the gazette was easy to carry. It was just the right size to tuck in a large purse or pocket and look Since retiring three years ago I continue to read forward to reading up-beat good news while and enjoy every issue. waiting almost anywhere. I think it’s wonderful that many of the local I thoroughly enjoyed my years at the Blue businesses who were advertising when I started Mountain Town And Country Gazette and I my employment at the gazette continue to hope that it will continue to published for many support this local paper: with so much negative years to come. news published by various media, it’s nice to see that the gazette-like it always has continues to be a place where n Friday, Novem ber 30th, 2007 readers can always find“good a distinguished group Sue, who is enjoyi gathered to pay ng retirement, sai Su homage to e Mc Gillis for her 18 news” to read. Also it’s nice time at the Gazet d that her plu s years of service te “was the perfec the Blue Mountain to t job for her!” Although retired, Tow n & Co un to see positive recognition try Gazette. she will help ou Sue was hired by t at the Gazette from time to tim Dale Shoemake e. r on August 3rd, 1989 and beg given to area residents for an her career wit We at the Blue Mo h the Gazette. untain Town & Co Dale sold the Ga zet untry Gazet te te wish her all the to Mike and Bre their contributions and best that retireme ick in the fall of nda Emeroffer and thank 1994 and Sue sta nt has to her yed for on new her wit yea ow h the rs of dedication ners and built achievements. this publication! to a wonderful frie with Brenda. ndship Throughout my years at Mike sold the Ga zette to Paul & Lisa Prass in the fall of 2007 and the gazette, I always enjoyed Sue stayed on to get them and Jennifer Ortiz acq uainted with the meeting and getting to know operations, before retiring on November 16th, 2007. people in the community. The gazette office for me was always a fun place to be. While Brenda owned the paper, people who came into the office were greeted by a yellow lab-first there Pictured left to righ t: Paul Prass, was Murphy and then Lola. Lisa Prass, Both dogs were owned by Debra Stehle, Amy Jo Jabour, the Emerick family. Brenda, Carol Hunsicker, Mike Emerick, in fact brought Lola to work Sue McGillis, with her from the time she Zach Emerick, Jennifer Ortiz, was just seven weeks old. Junior Ortiz, Pat ti Jo Blum, Sadly, Lola passed the year Donna Bachman, after Brenda died – fall 2008. Dan McGillis, and Wilmer Bachman One time Brenda’s son Geoff told her that he didn’t
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Your Community: Bath
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The Borough of Bath COMPILED by Alice Wanamaker Beautifully nestled among the hills, at the head of the Monocacy Valley, which takes its name from the creek bearing the same name, and in the heart of a rich agricultural region and thriving economic area, lies the traditional town of Bath Borough. It is one hundred miles distant from New York, sixty from Philadelphia, eight from Bethlehem and eleven from Easton, the county seat. It is a beautiful town, with its advantage of pure air, beautiful surroundings and charming scenery. No stranger ever visits this locality without being charmed with its hills and valleys. If we ascend “Siegfried’s Hill”, west of town, an unobstructed view of the Monocacy and Lehigh Valleys is had for miles, affording a panoramic scene that seems to dissolve in the haze of the distant mountains. To the north and west, stretches the Kittatiny or “Endless Mountains’”, to the east are visible the lofty church spires of the Moravian town of Nazareth, five miles distant. To our south, lie the South or Lehigh mountains and the City of Bethlehem. Bath is in reality a part of the Scotch-Irish Settlement which was established in 1728, being the first settlement by white people within the Forks of the Delaware. There are so many people involved in making Bath, PA a destination location for travelers as well as a great place to live work and play. The Bath Business and Community Partnership is one such organization that can and will achieve the goals of the community with their mission statement: “Bath is a charming and quaint town located in the northern Lehigh Valley. An inviting, family-friendly community for residents and visitors alike, downtown Bath serves as a local center where one can easily walk to work, grab a bagel and coffee and expect to pass friend sand familiar fac-
es along the way. Families gather here, drawn by a sense of place and community, which can be felt and seen. Moreover, Bath is the type of historic, small town that so many of us dream about – it is a place where our kids can grow up and a place where we can grow old.” As a participant in the Lehigh Valley regional Main Street program, the Borough Business Revitalization Program, the BBCP received funding and support from the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development, the Counties of Northampton and Lehigh, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber Foundation and the Borough of Bath. In 2008 and 2009, the BBCP convened and led a series of community visioning meetings to develop a vision statement and accompanying strategic plan to implement that vision. Some of the projects that have been achieved by the Bath Business and Community Partnership include the Gateway Signs along Rte. 248, Doors of Bath Poster, Flower planters along main street bridge, The Bath Farmers Market which runs every Friday at Keystone Park from Spring to Fall, Signs and banners for the Farmers Market, Bath Community Day, a festival celebrating community and business the first Saturday in October at Ciff Cowling Field, Historic Plaque program that assists property owners in commemorating their properties heritage, the Façade program which helps property owners increase the value of their properties, Bath will be celebrating its 275th anniversary in 2012 – commemorating the milestone with activities and festivities leading up to the anniversary. With continued support from community members, volunteers, local groups and residents Bath will continue to grow and prosper now and in the future.
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Your Community: Lehigh Twp
Lehigh Township | THEN
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Your Community: Northampton
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The Borough of Northampton History Northampton was once a global center for the manufacturing of cement. The Atlas Portland Cement Company was based there, until it was closed in 1982, due largely to foreign competition. Northampton was created from the villages of Siegfried, Newport and Stemton, which together were formed into an alliance in 1902.In 1909,Atlas petitioned county courts to change the alliance into a borough, reportedly because the change would make it easier for the company to send and receive mail.The Atlas Portland Cement Company plant closed in 1982, but borough residents—many of them former Atlas employees or their descendants—still identify strongly with the company and its history. The Atlas Portland Cement Company supplied most of the cement used in the building of the Panama Canal. The residents of Northampton are very proud of their town’s help in building one of the most famous canals in the history of the world. The Northampton Rec Center The Northampton Recreation Center has come a long way since its grand opening in November 2000. Our facility has become a hub for physical and social activity. Diverse age groups, ranging from preschool to seniors utilize our facility. The Northampton Recreation Center’s goal is to provide a quality environment for all its members. To ensure that we reach our goals, the Center is constantly providing new exercise programs, invigorating equipment and service. Robert Weinhofer, the Center’s director, oversees the day-to-day operations, assisted by a staff of nine part-time employees and a core of dedicated volunteers. For more information, you can contact the Recreation Center via telephone at 610-502-2990 or email reccenter@rcn.com or visit their website-www.eteamz.com/northamptonrec. CANAL STREET PARK At the turn of the century, the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company operated a canal paralleling the Lehigh River. With the improvements in transportation,
the canal was no longer the most efficient means of moving goods and the area was neglected. After many years, it was a place where youngsters would play unsupervised in a woodland setting. During the last thirty years, the Borough has reclaimed and restructured the area from the Cementon Bridge to the mouth of the Hokendauqua Creek to provide a setting that is the envy of many surrounding communities. Walkers and joggers can exercise, free from motor traffic, along the Heritage Trail. For the more energetic, lit basketball and tennis facilities are available. The pavilion near 14th Street can seat 75 guests, while the children play in the expanded tot lot. Softball, volleyball and horseshoe areas have been established and fishing in the beautiful Lehigh River is always an option. Many area couples began their lives together exchanging vows in the Gazebo. Others have pictures taken in the area, because of the natural, restored beauty. The Borough is fortunate to be able to maintain a large pastoral area where the serenity of nature might provide a calming retreat from a hectic lifestyle. The newest additions along the Heritage Trail are a number of exercise stations that were provided by the Northampton Area Exchange Club. Each station has an instructional guide for the most effective use of the equipment and they are conveniently located along the entire length of the Trail. 26th STREET PLAYGROUND In an area that was once land used for farming and with the efforts of Mike Faryna and other residents of the First Ward, the 26th Street Playground was constructed with a grant provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the 1970s this multi-tiered facility enjoyed the laughter of children and the fellowship of picnickers for the first time. Time has only enhanced the beauty of the Park while the Borough has added many items to the Tot Lot and enlarged the modern restroom facilities. Two softball fields are available and on many evenings players of all ages enjoy basketball under the lights. Ample parking is provided in the area of two pavilions, one large enough to accommodate 125 guests, the other seats 75.
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Your Community: Palmerton
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The Borough of Palmerton Text and photographs by Peter L. Kern The New Jersey Zinc Company (“NJZ”) was founded in Newark, NJ in 1848. Its products gained wide use in galvanizing, paints, and rubber, and in 1898 the Company chose the farmland at Carbon County’s Lehigh Gap for the creation of one of the nation’s most ambitious industrial plants. Palmerton was founded in 1898 and named after Stephen S. Palmer, the Princeton, New Jersey, President of New Jersey Zinc. The town was a planned community designed by a prestigious New York engineering firm. In less than six years it grew to a population of more than 5,000 as NJZ drew upon the influx of European immigrants to operate its plants. These new American families and their subsequent generations were endowed with a strong work ethic and they prospered along with the Company. NJZ was very conscious of its social responsibilities at Palmerton. A century ago, the Company built a hospital, provided free visiting nurse care, encouraged home ownership, and helped build numerous community schools. Even during the Great Depression, NJZ continued to provide work at reduced levels for all its employees. In 1966 New Jersey Zinc was acquired by Gulf+Western Industries (G+W). This large conglomerate operated NJZ until its sale in 1981 to a group of private investors incorporated as Horsehead Industries. Prior to the sale, G+W recognized that the production of zinc metal at Palmerton was no longer economically viable and in 1980 many operations were shut down. The new owners put their emphasis on processing readily available zinc-bearing industrial wastes and by-products. The zinc values recovered from these materials were sold to other smelters where they were converted into zinc metal. With the heightened environmental awareness
of the 1980’s, the United States Environmental Protection Agency designated the area adjacent to the East Plant as a “Superfund Site” and a 25year environmental remediation program was undertaken in Palmerton. A protracted decline in the price of zinc at the turn of the 21st Century forced Horsehead Industries into bankruptcy and its assets were sold. The operating portion of the business was acquired by Horsehead Corporation, a Pittsburghbased firm. Other assets of the bankrupt Horsehead Industries were also sold, including NJZ’s renowned Central Research Laboratory. This was purchased by the Palmerton Area School District and following extensive renovation it is now being operated as one of the District’s elementary schools. Recently, the original 120-acre West Plant site along Route 248 was sold. The buildings on this site have been razed and the new owners have plans for the construction of an office park. Prior to 1980, NJZ had approximately 1,500 employees. Thirty years later only one-tenth that number staff the remaining Palmerton zinc operations. Despite this 90% downsizing, the community retains its vitality and attractiveness as new industries have filled the void. Palmerton has a thriving downtown business area with a wide variety of stores and restaurants, a strong and viable public library, a modern hospital and health care services, attractive recreation opportunities at its magnificent Memorial Park Pool, and an eleven-acre park complete with bandstand in the center of town. Its close proximity to Blue Mountain Ski Area and the Blue Ridge Country Club make the community a microcosm of all that is desirable in small-town America. In 2012 Palmerton will celebrate the centennial of its incorporation as a borough. The community looks forward to its second century with the same spirit and enthusiasm of the earlier generations that made this town great.
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Your Community: Slatington
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The Borough of Slatington by Robert Stettner Slatington is going through a transformation. A one time slate manufacturing behemoth, and later a textile manufacturing center and bedroom community for former Lehigh Valley companies such as Mack Trucks and Bethlehem Steel, Slatington is now relying on its great location and natural beauty for its transformation into a Trail Town. Over the past several years with the cooperation of local government, area community groups, and the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Slatington and the entire Northern Lehigh area has been developing a trail system. The Slate Heritage Trail, which connects to the D&L Trail at the Slatington Trailhead at Main & Railroad Streets, follows Trout Creek westward out of Slatington and through the villages of Emerald & Slatedale. The D&L trail is completed Northward from the Slatington Trailhead toward Lehigh Gap, and continues into Carbon County. At the Carbon County border the D&L Trail connects with the vast trail system recently constructed at the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, and the Appalachian Trail. In fact, Slatington has fortune to be located near or intersected by seven major trail systems. In addition to the ones already mentioned, Slatington is adjacent to the Lehigh River Trail, The Log Cabin Trail, and the Lehigh Canal Trail. With these seven major trail systems, Slatington is poised to become both a starting point and a destination for hikers, bikers, walkers and users of the Lehigh River. In preparation of the increase in trail usage and influx of more people coming into Slatington, community groups such as the Northern Lehigh Historical Society and Northern Lehigh Future Focus have been working with the Borough of Slatington, Lehigh County and The D&L on developing the Slatington Trailhead, and adding amenities to the local trails. In the last few years a covered bridge and bathrooms were built at the western end of the Slate Heritage Trail in Slatington. Last year construction was begun on bathrooms and a pavilion at the
Slatington Trailhead. In addition historical markers, directional signage and kiosks have been added to both the trail and the trailhead to assist and educate both visitors and residents when using the trails. A comprehensive walking tour brochure of the entire Northern Lehigh area was completed several years ago, and is available throughout the area. Lastly, later this year a trail map highlighting all area trails will be available to trail users, and be distributed throughout the area. In the past few years the community of Slatington has also begun to embrace and promote its history and at the same time increase recreational opportunities for its residents. Historical markers have been placed throughout town, which tell the story of the town’s founding up to its slate manufacturing heyday when it was known as the blackboard capital of America. Banners on Main Street celebrate the town’s Victorian Architecture and its previously mentioned slate industry. Victory Park, on the southern end of town, is now home to an 18 tee; nine-hole disc golf course, and a sand volleyball court.Yearly 5K races using the trails and disc golf tournaments at Victory Park bring visitors to town and expose them to our trail systems and parks. Plans are underway to add a lighted basketball court to the park in near future. Ground was recently broken on the Slatington Memorial Park, once the site of the former Slatington High School. This passive park located right in the center of town will include benches, a fountain, a gazebo and other amenities. The park will allow a place for area residents to relax, hold community events and much more. We invite long time residents and new comers to get involved in the transformation of Slatington. A lot of work has been done, but there is still much to do. Join us on our journey in becoming a Trail Town and a recreation destination. If you haven’t been to town lately, come check us out, and go hiking or biking on a trail while you’re here!
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Your Community: Walnutport
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The Borough of Walnutport by Doneta J. Merkle and Doris Smith Situated in the northwestern part of Northampton County, the Borough of Walnutport is 482 acres (10.17 square miles) in size with a population of approximately 2043 people. It was developed as a stop along the Lehigh Canal and named in 1830 for the many tall walnut trees that prospered there. This rural community was incorporated as a Borough in 1909. Closely tied to the river and canal, Walnutport’s economy was driven by the area’s zinc, coal and slate industries. Traffic on the Lehigh Canal gave way to the railroad and then later to the automobile. It was the growing popularity of cars that caused State Route 145 to be diverted – forever changing the face of Walnutport. However, a part of Walnutport’s history has been preserved and coexists with modern suburban conveniences. Today many people visit Walnutport for its most prominent feature, the 4-_ miles of scenic trails adjacent to watered sections of the Lehigh Canal. The Walnutport Canal Association operates a refurbished Locktender’s House and Museum and maintains this stretch of the canal for public fishing, boating, hiking and picnicking. The building dates back to 1829 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum includes history and artifacts from the canal era and is open for tours on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. May through October and by appointment. Walnutport was incorporated as a borough on March 30, 1909 in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 2009 Walnutport celebrated its 100th anniversary. In January 2007 the Walnutport Centennial Committee was formed as an ad hoc committee of Walnutport Borough Council. The purpose of this committee was to plan the centennial celebration. Committees were formed and a yearlong celebration began on Saturday, June 7, 2008 in the form of an old-fashioned community picnic that was held at the Walnutport Canal Association Pavilion. The actual centennial
celebration was held Memorial Day weekend in May 2009 with a gala, parade, community block party, fireworks, and a community church service. On July 1, 2009 the Centennial Committee dedicated a time capsule, which is located in a planter outside Borough Hall. The Penn Big Bed Slate Company donated the slab of slate that covered the capsule. Also, in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary celebration, a 518-page hardbound history book entitled “Walnutport Pennsylvania, Then and Now” has been published. Copies of this book are available by contacting the Walnutport Borough Office. Each year on the 3rd Sunday in October, the Walnutport Canal Association holds its annual Canal Festival. This year they will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Festival. The Festival festivities include a Haunted Woods on Friday and Saturday, a 6K Run called the “Towpath Trot” on Saturday, and culminates with the Festival on Sunday, which includes food, crafts, exhibits, and entertainment all with a Victorian flair. The Festival is family oriented and free to the public. An essential component of the Borough is the Diamond Fire Company. Organized in 1893, they proudly protect approximately 2,300 people living in an area of less than two square miles. They are a vital part of the Borough with their modern buildings, equipment and trained volunteers. The fire department operates out of one station that protects a primarily residential and small business area. The department is a public safety department whose members are 100% volunteer. When local people hear the word “bingo”, the Diamond Fire Company comes to mind. Bingo has played an enormous role in the existence and continued success of the fire company. Bingo games are sponsored three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) in their social hall. Local residents find the fire company social hall a popular venue on a Friday night for their delicious fish dinners.
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Your Community: Walnutport
Since the Walnutport Playground Association’s charter was approved on December 18, 1944, many people have been involved in the establishment of a playground in the Borough. Currently the Walnutport Playground Association supports and manages softball and baseball programs at three athletic fields. Also provided are a basketball court, tennis court, pavilion and a new children’s play area. At the present time the playground is currently involved in an improvements project. Their mission is to maintain, promote, provide, and improve the 13 acres of recreational playground facilities for the residents of the Borough. The annual WPA Carnival is held each summer to provide fun and entertainment and raises funds to assist in their efforts. The R.F.W. Fritzinger Post 7215 Veterans of Foreign War is located on Cherry Street. This group supports veterans and active members of the armed forces. Also situated on a triangular piece of property at 5th and Washington St. is
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a memorial honoring men and women who resided in Walnutport at the time of their entry into the armed forces. This is the location where the veterans group conducts services honoring individuals who have served our country. Post 7215 is active and sponsors several events, including but not limited to charity benefits, holiday parties for children, participation in parades, funerals, and viewings, and state holiday observances. Our community is fortunate to have two churches where we can worship, both of which are located on Main Street. Christ United Church of Christ has been serving the Walnutport community since 1902. Christ UCC has always had a compelling mission and that is to welcome all into the grace of God’s love and fellowship of Christ and to serve the community. Sunday morning worship begins at 10:00 AM and Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month, and during special services throughout the year. Their worship music blends traditional hymns and more recent songs. Except during the summer months, an adult choir supports their singing. Instrumental accompaniment is provided by organ or piano and occasionally they offer special music that is provided by a soloist, youth choir, men’s choir, or various instrumentalists and guest performances and speakers. Calvary Bible Fellowship Church was first established as a Mennonite Church in 1893. They offer various opportunities for worship and learning about the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday morning as well as other services during the week as follows: Sunday morning fellowship time begins at 9:00 AM followed by a worship service/children’s program at 10:00 AM. A Sunday evening program/ service is held at 6:00 PM and on Wednesday evening a program/service is held at 7:00 PM. A shopping district has been developed in the borough along Route 145, which makes it convenient for people to shop locally. We encourage you to visit our community whether in support of one of our local organizations or for recreational purposes. And while you’re here, consider taking the Historical Walking Tour. Brochures with a map are available in the Walnutport Borough Hall lobby, located at 417 Lincoln Avenue, Walnutport. During your walk you will see, as mentioned above, how a part of Walnutport’s history has been preserved and coexists with modern suburban conveniences.
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Gazette launches writer’s career Through veteran involvement By May Ann Endy I owe my writing career and many life benefits.) She said that she would have to speak experiences to the Blue Mountain Town and to the family first. On March 17, 1990, Deppe called me and said Country Gazette. My husband Sheldon a Vietnam veteran started they had agreed to do the first “You Are Not to experience more and more wounds that Forgotten” benefit that Memorial Day weekend. never healed from his war experience after his It would be the first of five veteran benefits that retirement from the Naval Reserve in July 1989. It served not only as a fundraiser for veterans, but a became apparent that he had used the Reserves great healer for Vietnam veterans. as a security blanket and delayed much of his war experience. I became aware of a local organization created to help the Vietnam veteran and their family. I opted to share my knowledge of its existence through a story I wrote for the Gazette. It was my first story I ever wrote for publication and the editor Dale Shoemaker ran it on the front cover of the December 7, 1989 issue. The day the story ran it changed my life forever. A gentleman that we knew stopped by my Christmas Shop to personally thank me for writing the story. The teary-eyed Marine veteran said that it was the first time he really felt welcomed KVM volunteer Dave Apgar handed out small American home since Vietnam. Being married to Sheldon flags at the 2nd annual “You Are Not Forgotten” benefit since the beginning of his Naval career, I fully held at Becky’s Drive-In Theatre on May 26, 1991. -Photo by Cindy Beck Deppe understood, but never really realized that there were so many vets that were also experiencing problems. Vietnam veterans were not welcomed home after serving their country so graciously. No one had time to sit with these veterans and their families just to talk out their problems. Many veterans came back from a combat zone and were placed in society in less than forty-eight hours! Most people just didn’t care. Thus, many veterans withdrew from society. I took it upon myself to try and heal some of those war wounds. I spoke with Cindy Beck Deppe, co-owner of Becky’s Drive-In, Berlinsville, about hosting a benefit for veterans. (I knew they drew good crowds for the Dream Come True Six-month old Karlee Hantz was the winner of the Tiny Tots Contest held at the “You Are Not Forgotten” benefit held at Becky’s Drive-In Theatre. She is pictured with her parents Keith and Karen -Photo by Cindy Beck Deppe We also did a “Veterans Remembered” benefit in 1995. The Gazette became the backbone of publicizing these events, and reached lots of people who supported the cause. I began writing press releases and post-benefit stories, with Deppe snapping the photos. My whole life was beginning to snowball around veteran affairs. The benefits introduced Continued on Page 43
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Gazette launches writer’s career Through veteran involvement Continued from Page 42 services that contributed greatly to its success. Later in my writing career, I did several stories on the Greens. My job with the auctions was to do the publicity, and once again, the Gazette with open arms supported our cause. Before long, I was on their Board of Directors for several years and using my writing skills for their publicity. We made many new friends with KVM members.
Left, PA Congressman Charlie Dent and former PA Representative Bob Nyce posed with Dee Dee Lee, whom performed at the 2nd annual “You Are Not Forgotten” benefit held at Becky’s Drive-In Theatre on May 26, 1991. -Photo by Cindy Beck Deppe me to my late dear friend Lehigh County Veterans Affairs Director Gene Salay, who encouraged me to help our veterans. The benefit also introduced me to the Korea/ Vietnam Memorial (KVM) and before you knew it, I was on board helping them raise funds at their yearly auctions held at Schnecksville Fire Company. The auctioneer was the late Herman Green and his wife Bea, with both donating their
Local emergency services came out to support the Veterans Remembered Benefit that was held in May 1995. Pictured are left, Donna Longenbach, Laura Druckenmiller, Craig Yurick and Sandy Wise-Forte, and Lehigh Township Police Officer Michael McGonigle. -Photo by Cindy Beck Deppe After a successful veteran benefit, Sheldon and I were asked to help Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company raise proceeds by originating and helping to coordinate the Lehigh Township Country Fair, which will be in its 20th year next July. Other fire company events I originated were the Christmas and Easter Craft Shows, along with Continued on Page 44
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Gazette launches writer’s career Through veteran involvement Continued from Page 43 Santa’s Delivery. I did all the publicity myself and became very dependent on the Gazette to insure one successful event after another. For my veteran-related volunteerism I received The Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award, which opened another door, and almost immediately I became a trustee for them. The Slatington American Legion hosted many of the Legion of Honor Awards Ceremony. Salay was also a trustee for The Four Chaplains and together we coordinated them. They recognized so many people for their efforts. The Slatington Legion honored those people with The Chapel of Four Chaplains Wall in their hall where the ceremonies were held. In 1995 the Legion honored me by being the Orator of the Day at their 75th Memorial Day Service held on May 29. I was a non-veteran and their first woman speaker for their Memorial Day Services. The more I became involved in community events, the more writing I did for the Gazette, with it becoming more and more of a bi-monthly job. The Times News was looking to expand their coverage in the Northern Lehigh and Lehigh
Township. Patti Mihalik called me for an interview and hired me as correspondent and now it meant also snapping my own photos. When the Northampton Press, one of their eight sisters papers, launched that September, I became the Lehigh Township columnist, and covered the township, and snapped photos for them. It put me in a position where I started writing more stories and snapping more photos for the Gazette. People just loved to have their photo in the Gazette, which was like a Bible to the locals.
After the dedication ceremony for the POW/MIA Remembrance Highway sign which was held in front of the Slatington Borough Hall, PA Rep. Julie Harhart and Congressman Charlie Dent, and Slatington American Legionaires posed for a photo at the highway sign located on Route 248, near the Lehigh Gap. Sign was installed in May 1999. -Photo by Mary Ann Endy
Among those inducted into The Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor in June 1996 at the Slatington Legion were, from left, front row, Jim Ziegenfuss, Robert Carl, Frederick H. Ruch, Willard L. Loch, and Beatrice V. Oswald; and back row, Robert E. Rowlands, unknown, Owen Roberts, Wanda Sue Strohl, Jerry Bundra, Kenneth A. Hantz, and Sheldon W. Endy, Jr. Other locals missing in photo were Beatrice Green, Martha E. Falk, Everett and Marilyn Kaul, and Joseph A Prusak. (Standing in from of (Pop Endy) is his grandson Sheldon Mann who wanted to be in the photo, too. -Photo by Cindy Beck Deppe
One other important event snowballed from the veterans’ benefits. PA Rep. Julie Harhart was instrumental in having Route 248 named the POW/MIA Remembrance Highway that runs from Lehighton to Easton honoring our POW/ MIAs. It was of important significance to Sheldon and me for it was the Lehigh Township section of the highway that gave our Vietnam veterans their first real welcome home at Becky’s Drive-In, which is located on the highway. As a writer and veteran’s wife I was honored to cover this historic event. Continued on Page 45
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Gazette launches writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career Through veteran involvement Continued from Page 44 Over the years I covered many stories, snapped thousands of photos, but also made many friends, which would have never happened without the Blue Mountain Town and Country Gazette. The Gazette has played a significant role not only in my life, but the history of our community.
POW/MIA banners greet motorists on both ends of the borough of Bath that acknowledge that Route 248 is the POW/MIA Remembrance Highway. -Photo by Mary Ann Endy At the end of 2009, I bid my correspondence career farewell, with my retirement. Since, I have written two in-depth feature stories for a hobby publication on Waldameer Park, in Erie. Many ask what was my favorite story I ever wrote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it would have to be the feature on war dogs, which featured Vietnam dog handler Brian Taras of Lehigh Township and his dog Gretel. The story on Vietnam veterans had a significant impact in the community. The veterans got more support and for the past twenty years, the people have showed more patriotism. Two of my favorite places to drive through are the borough of Slatington which flies Old Glory year-round on the PP&L poles that line Main Street since November 2001 (the Adopt-A-Flag Program was initiated by the late Slatington Councilwoman Marie Fister), and the POW/MIA banners to greet motorists on both ends of the borough of Bath that acknowledge that Route 248 is the POW/MIA Remembrance Highway.
Oval photo of Vietnam dog handler Brian Taras of Lehigh Township with his scout dog Gretel, that saved countless lives in Vietnam. Gretel is not a forgotten hero by her handler. Taras honored her by purchasing a brick with her name on it. He did not feel that is was necessary to honor himself - just her. It is located on the brick walkway at the Lehigh Northampton Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at the VFW Post 9264 in Macungie, PA. Through this brick, and the Internet I was able to locate Taras and write a heart-wrenching story on war dogs. -Photo of brick by Mary Ann Endy
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Congratulations on celebating 25 years of service! Thank you, Blue Mountain Town and Country Gazette, for providing a great resource to the residents of our area! And we like your name, too!
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Congratulations To Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette On Their 25th Anniversary!
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Congratulations Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette On Your 25th Anniversary from Wayne, Wendy, Austen, Deidra, & Justin.
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Photo By Mary Ann Endy
Remembering Always
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Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm SNOW/ICEMELT PRODUCTS *Bulk *Bags 24 Hour Snow Plowing Service & Deicing Service Commercial & Residential
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Carl’s Service Center R D #3 Box 799A, Slatington, PA
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Carl Grega opened Carl’s Service Center in 1972 in the former Lentz’s Garage, located at Route 873 and Old Post Road in Washington Township. The garage was built in the mid 1930’s and was owned and operated by Dewey Lentz from that time until 1972. Carl opened for business in July of that year as a full service gas station and auto repair shop. In the 90’s, Carl Jr. joined his father’s business. Besides working on newer model vehicles, both Carl and his son enjoy working on vintage automobiles. We have had many different addresses throughout the years but our location has never changed. Today the gas pumps are gone and the repair shop has grown to become a state of the art diagnostic center.
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God Speed Cleaning
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Ace’s RepAiR
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WALNUTPORT AUTO PARTS 401 Gap Street, Walnutport, PA 18088 610-767-3836 or 800-382-1515 Congratulations Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette on your 25th Anniversary
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Henry’s service station Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30-7:00, Sat. 6:30-6:00, Sun. 9-5 State Inspection *Minor Auto Repairs * Interstate Batteries * Jetzon Tires* Goodyear Tires* Cooper Tires
ProPane tanks excHanged self & full service gasoline * WHite (W/dye) kerosene
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4024 Mt. View Drive, Danielsville, PA Preston & Ruthann Henry
Henry's service station tHanks our customers For tHeir continued Patronage tHrougH out tHe Last 36 years.
PA#000900 Plumbing • Heating • A/C Water Treatment • Water Pumps Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing
24/7 Emergency Service
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Chico’s Electric Licensed for Commercial & Residential 1401 Seidersville Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-807-0300 Fax & Office
We Install Security Camera Systems
Jack Follweiler’s Garage COMPLETE MECHANCIAL WORK
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Over 35 Years Experience
WE BUY USED OR UNWANTED AUTOS 3Don’t Let Your Tire’s Wear Out! See Us For The New State Of The Art Alignment 3We Sell Used Auto Parts 3Free Shuttle Service (within 10 miles of shop) 3We are an Authorized Dealer and Installer of Jasper Engines & Transmissions. 3Cooling System Flush-Check Belts, Hoses & Thermostat Operation $49.95 + tax & fluid 3Improve Fuel Mileage with MOTOR VAC-Removes carbon buildup on intake, throttle body, intake valves, exhaust valves, oxygen sensor, catalytic converter. Also cleans injectors, fuel rail, pressure regulator. Proven to reduce emissions & improve performance. $79.95+tax
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Dale Johnson Machine shop 5460 Mauser St., Box 123 Laurys Station, PA 18059
610-262-7029 General Machine Work Custom Parts • Recycling
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610.767.8483
4654 Lehigh Drive WALNUTPORT
Congratulations to the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette on 25 Years!
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Accepting New Customers
Happy 25th Anniversary Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette!
4828 Lehigh Drive (Rt. #248) Walnutport, PA 18088 Tony Pagotto-Prop.
610-767-7575
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Congratulations Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette on 25 Years of Community Publishing A & D DJ Service 1226 Main Street, Slatington
14 Country Road, Northampton
A+ Waterproofing 828 Creek Rd., Walnutport
Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop 312 Columbia Ave. Palmerton
See ad on Page 77
139-B North Railroad St. Walnutport
4654 Lehigh Drive Walnutport
See ad on Page 90
Affordable Pet Center Inc. 2022 Main Street, Northampton
Aloha Tanning Salon
20 Main St. Unit C, Slatington All Air Solutions 886 Point Phillips Road, Bath
See ad on Page 63
See ad on Page 48
Allstate Insurance Co.
247 Lehigh Gap St., PO Box Q Walnutport
See ads on Page 88/89
3942 Elm Drive, Danielsville
See ads on Page 2/7
See ad on Page 70
See ad on Page 2
Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. Becker Homes
901 S Best Avenue, Walnutport
Becky’s Drive-In 4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport
See ad on Page 72
See ad on Page 67
Blue Mountain Health System 211 North 12th St., Lehighton
See ad on Page 66
See ad on Page 80
See ad on Page 48
13 Clifftop Road, Northampton
Century 21 Ryon Real Estate PO Box R , Walnutport
Charles H. Mantz, Inc. 5 Second St., Slatington
See ad on Page 92
Route 248, Cherryville 1401 Seidersville Rd., Bethlehem
See ad on Page 14
See ad on Page 77
See ad on Page 79
Chris’ Computer Customware, Inc. See ad on 303 Cherry St., Slatington
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Citizen’s Fire Company 3922 Main St.,PO Box 179, Slatedale 4571 Clover Hill Circle Walnutport
See ad on Page 14
Close To My Heart Scrapbooking 876 Williams Ave.,Walnutport
Collectibles
1398 W. University Ave Bethlehem
Bob Dieter, Prudential 868 Municipal Rd., Walnutport
See ad on Page 61
See ad on Page 47
Compassionate Yoga
530 Hickory Road, Northampton
Bob’s Flower Shop 1214 Main St., Northampton
Complete Financial Group
Boyer, A F - Hardware 130 Main Street, Slatington
See ad on Page 66
See ad on Page 47
4626 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown
Country Harmony Natural Foods
Bridal Blooms
See ad on Page 60 Road
Brooksy’s Beer and Barrels Byler’s Farm 8737 Ashfield Rd.,Slatington
Century 21 - Ryon Real Estate Wayne Benninger
Clean Sweep
See ad on Page 92
234 Main Street. Slatington See ad on Page 59
See ad on Page 71
Blue Ridge Auto Service & Tire
2641 Rising Sun See ad on Page 73
See ad on Page 57
See ad on Page 76
6861 Pa Route 873 Slatington
Chico’s Electric
Blue Mountain Woodworking, Inc. 2413 Community Drive, Bath 308 S Best Avenue, Walnutport
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 4210 Independance Dr. Schnecksville
Cherryville Service Center
Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc.
B. Biechy Construction Company PO Box 184, Danielsville
302 Main St., Slatington
Blue Mountain Construction, Inc.
1027 Pear Road, Walnutport
6686 Phillips Road, Germansville
4843 S Cypress Drive Walnutport
675 Blue Mountain Dr., See ad on PO Box 999, Cherryville Page 16 Biechy, Ron - Roofing & Siding 1043 Walnut Drive, Danielsville
1439 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville
Auto Restorations by Dean
B’s Hive
Bethany Weslyan Church
Blue Mountain Drive In and Family Restaurant
See ad on Page 78
4228 Lehigh Dr. PO Box 857 Cherryville
See ad on Page 14
824 S Dogwood, Walnutport
4447 W Mountain View Drive Walnutport
Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc.
Bensing, George G. Funeral Home, Inc.
Campton Funeral Home 525 Delaware Ave., Palmerton
Carl’s Service Center
Blooms Lawn Care 1247 Hamshire Dr., Whitehall
Ameri Gas Corp 1127 N. Quebec St., Allentown
Amey’s Garage, Inc.
See ad on Page 54
See ad on Page 80
2165 Community Drive, Bath
Allen Gruber Concrete 3012 Beddall Street, Slatington
Amey’s Clean Rite Septic Cleaning
Beethoven Waldheim Club Bellview Pump
Accelerated Automotive
1040 Riverview Drive, Walnutport
See ad on Page 68
1984 Waldheim Rd Hellertown
See ad on Page 74
C & D Landscaping
Beers, Brian K. - Siding & Gutter
See ad on Page 59
1245 Blakeslee Dr. E , Lehighton Connie’s Tax Service 1409 Spring Dr., Walnutport
See ad on Page 66
Country Clippers Pet Grooming 195 Clayton Curve, Palmerton
See ad on Page 63
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Thank You To All Of Our Advertisers Please Continue To Patronize These Businesses
Country View Diner & Family Restaurant 6210 Route 873, Slatington
Emerald Fire Company 7748 Penn St., Slatington
Createscape Landscape svcs. LLC P.O. 968, Cherryville
Emerald Self Storage 7950 Center St., Emerald
Crystal Vision Center
1759 N. Keyser Ave. , Scranton
Cruise Planners
1089 Deemer Rd., Bath
See ad on Page 59
D+S Auto Sales
7957 Route 873, Slatington
Dale Johnson Machine Shop
See ad on Page 65
See ad on Page 81
See ad on Page 80
251 E. Main St., Bath
Everett Chiropractic
See ad on Page 87
519 Willow Road, Walnutport Family Practice 215 N. Best Ave., Walnutport
Debbie Miller’s Beauty Corner 370 Main Street, Slatington See ad on Page 58
Diamond Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary PO Box 298, Walnutport Diehl, Richard - Paving 3941 Mechanicsville Road, Whitehall DKS Construction 7835 Rextown Rd, Slatington 2008 Main St., Northampton
See ad on Page 64
Don Hartwig Sharpening Service 4728 Mountain Rd, Slatington
Hess, David L. - Concrete, LLC PO BOX 118, Laurys Station
See ad on Page 57
Friedens Fire Company 3158 Friedens Rd., Slatington
G.D. Shupp Home Repairs 845 Columbia Avenue, Palmerton
Green Wood Nursery
D-Ville Dumpsters on Wheels
1404 N. Cottonwood Dr., P.O. Box 239, Danielsville
See ad on Page 81
See ad on Page 59
Egyptian Concepts 1492 Main Street Plaza, Catasauqua Elite Equestrian LLC P.O. Box 764, Brodheadsville Emerald Cider Mill 3571 E. Grant St. PO Box 55, Slatedale
See ad on Page 77
See ad on Page 72
Gypsy Rose Professional Pet Grooming See ad on Page 63
HairRiffic Salon 661A Delaware Avenue, Palmerton
Hankee & Son, Eugene Box H, Walnutport
Hankee’s Compact Excavating
See ad on Page 70
Hope Lutheran Nursery School 4131 Lehigh Dr., P.O. Box 1030 Cherryville Hoppes Tree Service & Stump Removal 3238 W. Walker Road, Bath See ad on Page 66
Indian Creek Farm 3479 Mango Drive, Danielsville
See ad on Page 72
5614 Main St., Whitehall
3295 Forest Inn Rd., Palmerton
Hypnosis With Deby
Green Seasons Lawn Mowing Service 745 Bark Drive, Walnutport
Home Solutions Partners
PO Box 29, Danielsville
Gibson Paving Svc LLC 4028 Monroe St., Danielsville 960 Hillcrest Lane, Danielsville
Hildenbrandt’s Iris Garden 4245 Lovers Lane, Slatington Hobel’s Coal & Fuel Oil 525 Chestnut St., Coplay
Frey & Co 121 N. Best Ave., Ste. 2, Walnutport
3798 Sycamore Drive, Northampton
Dr. Rex A. D’Agostino 1667 Penns Crossing, Allentown
Edgemont Acres Drive-In
4280 Cedar Drive, Walnutport
Fred’s Haberdashery 324 Delaware Ave., Palmerton
God Speed Cleaning
Doggie Styles Salon & Spa
See ad on Page 78
See ad on Page 2
Herritt’s Pest Control
Feig, Dr. Alex I. DDS 1828 Main Street, Northampton
Friends of NAPL 1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton
209 Washington St., Walnutport
Heisler’s Landscaping 3248 Love Road, Northampton
4024 Mt. View Drive , Danielsville
Fine Lodging P.O. Box 2, Slatington
David W. Zackey Home Improvement 3240 Mountain View Dr. Danielsville
See ad on Page 60
Henry’s Service Station
3740 Filbert Drive, Danielsville
David L Hess Lawn Care LLC P.O. Box 118, Laurys Station
4315 Mountain View Drive Walnutport
Hayes Flowers
Filbert Bed & Breakfast
5460 Mauser St., Laurys Station
Diamond Fire Co.
Hassler Roofing Inc 971 Blue Mountain Dr., Walnutport
See ad on Page 78
Jack Follweiler’s Garage 6932 Jay St., Slatington
See ad on Page 79
Jeff & Phil Long P.O. Box 238, Orefield John J. Shisslak Roofing & Siding P.O. Box 3239, Bethlehem K9 Innovations 4358 Timberline Rd, Walnutport Kern’s Floral Shop and Greenhouses 243 S. Walnut St., Slatington Kern’s Outdoor Power Equipment 2970 Avery Road, Slatington
Kauffmans Upholstery 100 Main St., Northampton
See ad on Page 77
460 Birch Road, Walnutport
Harding Funeral Home Inc.
See ads on Page 15
25-27 North Second Street, Slatington
Kidz Corner Store 415 Delaware Ave., Palmerton Kiffle Kitchens 589 Moorestown Dr. , Bath
See ad on Page 81
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Congratulations Blue Mt. Town & Country Gazette on 25 Years of Community Publishing Kimmy’s Tours
4531 West Mountain View Dr. Walnutport
See ad on Page 52
290 Clearview Dr., Palmerton
LaBarre Construction Inc.
4661 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport
See ads on Page 72
See ad on Page 19
1357 Blue Mountain Drive Danielsville
See ad on Page 46
LoveLight House, Inc. 341 Pepper Drive, Treichlers
Laury’s Station Beverage 5466 Rt. 145, Laury’s Station
4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville
Best Plaza, Walnutport Lehigh Geriatrics Assoc. LLC 135 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton
See ad on Page 46/47
Lehigh Valley Women’s Health Care Alliance Ltd. 1575 Pond Rd. Suite 104, Allentown
Leibenguth Auto Body Inc Lessig Heating/Cooling
Liberty Oil Co.
P.O. Box 295, Lehighton
See ad on Page 61
See ads on Page 8/48
See ads on Page 3/91
Miller, Ruth M. - Notary/Insurance
1211 Main Street, Northampton Mint Home Improvements 763 Williams Ave., Walnutport
Moore Pizza
2712 Mountain View Dr, Bath
12 W. Chipmunk Trail Jim Thorpe
See ad on Page 54
See ad on Page 68
Myster Tree & Shrub Service 3830 Sycamore Drive, Northampton See ad on Page 80
Little Gap Landscaping 3675 Little Gap Rd., Palmerton
Nancy’s Therapeutic Massage
See ad on Page 2
111 N. Best Avenue , Walnutport
Northampton Area Public Library 1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton
Northampton Coin & Jewelry
See ads on Page 9
1918 Center St., Northampton Northampton VFW Catering Service Main St. & Laubach Ave., Northampton See ad on Page 5
NOVA (Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services, Inc.) 2375 Levans Road, Coplay Nu-Finish 8687 Jones Rd., Slatington
Old Post Inn & The Backdoor Restaurant
See ad on Page 53
PA Lawn Enforcement 627 Main St, Slatington Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt 2954 Avery Road, Slatington
See ad on Page 48
Moore Twsp Lioness Club/ CO Yvonne Transue 178 Grouse Drive, Bath
Myers Contracting
Page 55
Neffs National Bank 5629 PA Route 873, PO Box 10 Neffs
3337 Old Post Rd, Slatington
Messinger, Don A. - Painting and Wallpapering 3560 Fireline Road, Palmerton
Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center 4450 Mountain View Drive Walnutport
272 Riverview Dr., Walnutport
Massage Therapy
5635 Route 873, PO Box 234, See ad on Neffs
202 Main St., Slatington
Mama’s Pizza - Berlinsville 4613 W Mountain View Dr., Walnutport
See ad on Page 77
Neffs Hotel/The Other Side
Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary
Mel Fritz Construction 1332 N Cottonwood, Danielsville
Lehigh Valley Lawn Care PO Box 185, Slatington
Danielsville
4826 Poplar Drive, Walnutport
876 Williams Ave., Walnutport
Lehigh Valley Health Network 1249 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown
Lehigh Valley Plumbing & Heating 3931 Mountain View Dr.,
See ad on Page 70
Mack’s Tree Service 4898 Timberline Road, Walnutport
Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Co. PO BOX 885, Cherryville
Lia Sophia 4015 Friars View Dr. Northampton
See ad on Page 59
M Frantz Lawns 6333 Opossum Lane, Slatington
Lehigh Township Lioness Club 621 S. Lehigh Gap St, Walnutport
6751 Rt. 873, Slatington
LT Country Garden
See ad on Page 60
M & M Paving
See ad on Page 61
See ad on Page 69
Liza’s House Assisted Living
Latshaw’s Excavating & Hauling 3591 Beech Drive, Walnutport
LB Nails
See ad on Page 56
Livengood Excavators Inc.
3314 Church Street, Slatington
PO Box 485, Treichlers
401 Gap Street, Walnutport
Linda’s Country Catering
Kuhns Family Chiropractic 2121 Main St., Northampton
Larry’s Antiques and Collectibles
NAPA - Walnutport Auto Parts
Lincoln Manor Apartments 320 Oak St., Walnutport
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Some heroes find themselves in the spotlight after an isolated selfless act. Jacob Merkel belongs to a rarer quieter species of role models. For the past 64 years, he has tirelessly served the public as a volunteer firefighter with The Friedens Volunteer Fire Company. Merkel answered the call early in his life. Before he graduated high school, he was busy saving lives through fighting fires. Soon thereafter, as high school valedictorian, Merkel shared these words with his classmates, “We all have a mission in life. We all have a duty to perform. This is the reason God created man.” 64 years later, he is seated at a large impressive table he constructed for his family, confirming this conviction, saying, “And I have followed that calling to this day”. Throughout his extraordinary life, he has also contributed to the community by farming over 400 acres (winning one of the first Keystone Farmers Award), helping with the local food bank, and working as a full time mechanic at the Lehigh Valley Dairy. He also found time to sing in the church choir and work with the Washington Township Relief Association--all while raising a small army of children. Fire fighting is a very dangerous, complicated job that requires strength, skill, courage, and teamwork. For the Merkels, this daunting occupation has been a family affair. Their pan-generational
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Citizen’s Spotlight Jacob Merkel service as fire fighters includes sons Joel and Jed, grandsons Jeremy and Brent, and his wife Lorraine (8/22/334/24/06), who was the first female fire fighter in Pennsylvania history. Merkel said his wife was the one who would take their children to fight fires when he was not around. In fact, he responded to some calls when it was just the Merkels on the scene helping! As the oldest active firefighter in the country, Merkel has seen his share of almost unbearable tragedies as well as satisfying victories. Horrifying scenes that would debilitate most people never deterred him from fulfilling his ongoing mission to serve the community. He received many awards over the years, including the prestigious Fireman of the Year Award. Once he received a large monetary prize for his immeasurable contributions to people to need. Instead of keeping the cash for his personal enjoyment, he donated the money so the fire company could purchase a new squad truck. He says he never thinks about awards, rather, he focuses on the job at hand. Brian Kern, Chief of the Friedens Volunteer Fire Fighters has been a friend and colleagues of Merkel’s for several decades. In a recent conversation he enthused”, Jacob taught me many things over the years and he has helped many people. I hope I am as feisty as he is when I reach 82!” Presently, Merkel is recovering at
home from an injury sustained on the farm. This farm bears the dual distinction of rich historical roots and the colorful history of his large family. He purchased the property in 1952 and later learned about its early American significance from Frank Peters. The original stagecoach stopped in front of the property while weary travelers relaxed in the home and the horses rested in the barn. Under Jacob and Lorraine Merkel’s stewardship, the house was a hive of activity with 18 foster children to care for along with their two sons (some of the children they took in serve as fire fighters too!). He joyfully recalls the years spent raising the kids and says it was a very happy time in his life. He still contemplates taking in more children in need. “We all have a reason why we were put on this earth,” he humbly emphasizes“, and my reason is to help people out.” Amazingly, at an age where most men are retired, Jacob Merkel remains focused on fighting fires and helping people. “I don’t stop easy,” he singlemindedly states. The many awards and accolades that fill his home echo the sentiment. He will be 82 in November and sees no end to fire fighting in sight. He also plans to become a centenarian. Everybody I spoke with agrees. Jacob Merkel will be fighting the good fight for years to come and the world is a better place because of him. - Steve Piccione
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