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2010 VW Jetta 5 cyl. Auto Leather $5995
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar............................ Pg. 20 Touch of Dutch...................................... Pg. 24 Church Directory................................... Pg. 28 Laugh Out Loud.................................... Pg. 32 Kids Coloring Page................................ Pg. 35 Pet Page................................................. Pg. 42
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MEET THE STAFF What’s your typical Easter like? Easter is a get together from all sides of the family. Dinner and Easter Egg Hunt rain or shine for all the kids and kids at Heart. Donna Bachman
Usually every year we all go to my grandparents’ house for Easter dinner, however this year we will not be having an Easter dinner, as we’re going to Texas to visit my sister and meet her baby girl! Cat Stroh
A typical Easter for me is waking up early to start preparing lunch, before I go to church. Luckily this year my sister is having Easter, so I get to sleep in. The whole family gets together, we have lunch and then an egg hunt, then it’s time to go home and be a couch potato. Kathy Marsh Easter baskets in the morning and then church and either over to my mom’s house or Emily’s mother’s house. Then - egg hunt! Tony Pisco
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COOKING WITH CATHERINE
Recipe from foodnetwork.com
Slow-Cooker CranberryWalnut Stuffed Apples
INGREDIENTS • ¾ c. walnuts, toasted and chopped • ½ c. chopped dried cranberries • ⅓ c. packed light brown sugar • ⅓ c. rolled oats • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon • Kosher salt • 4 large or 6 medium firm baking apples (such as Rome, Golden Delicious or Honey Crisp) • 1 c. apple cider • Vanilla ice cream and pure maple syrup, for serving DIRECTIONS Combine the walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar, oats, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl and squeeze together until a wet and sandy mixture is formed. Scoop the core out of each apple with a melon baller, taking care not to scoop completely through to the bottom or the sides. Stuff each apple with
some of the cranberry-walnut mixture. Place the apples in the slow cooker insert and pour in the apple cider. Cover and cook on low until the apples are tender but still slightly firm, 3 to 4 hours depending on the size and type of apple. (If your apples are on the smaller size, check after 2 hours; they may cook faster.) Serve each apple whole or cut in half in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup. Copyright 2013 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.
These apples are fantastic! The recipe was extremely quick, easy and required minimal effort. I chose four fairly large Fuji apples and they were delicious, I would highly recommend going with Fuji. My apples were in the crockpot for about four hours. They were still firm enough that they held their shape, but were soft enough to poke a fork right through. I topped them off with some maple syrup- perfection! If you’re looking for a delicious, easy recipe that will both taste and smell wonderful, then look no further.
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Get a Bible-based perspective about Revelation, the rapture, the last days, the antichrist, and the end of the world. Are you ready for the future? You can be with The Prophecy Code: Bible Secrets Unlocked! 1. Prophecy’s Final Countdown 2. Revelation’s Rapture 3. The Dragon’s Egg 4. Blood on the Throne 5. Israel’s Templein Prophecy 6. The Tow Witnesses 7. History’s Greatest Hoax 8. Revelation Reveals the Antichrist 9. 666 and the Mark of the Beast 10. The USA in Bible Prophecy
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Slatington Earth Day program submitted by WANDA OWENS
Dan Kunkle, executive director of the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, will present a program at the Slatington Public Library on April 7 at 4 p.m. in celebration of Earth Day 2017. Have you ever wondered how Earth Day started? This observance arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues. In 1970, San Francisco activist John McConnell and Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson separately asked Americans to join in a grassroots demonstration. McConnell chose the spring equinox (March 21, 1970) and Nelson chose April 22. Mr. Nelson was awarded the Presidential
medal of Freedom Award in 1995 the nation's highest civilian honor. It has been 47 years since the first Earth Day. Trees have been planted, recycling is practiced in most communities, energy saving appliances are promoted, and the EPA was created to address pollution of our air and water. The library has many good books about the environment. "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson would be a good read for adults, and "The Lorax" by Dr Suess is a great story for children. Please join us at the library on April 7 for a special day. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of Mr Kunkle's presentation.
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Bethany Wesleyan Church News submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM
TUESDAY MORNING LADIES’ STUDY Tuesday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m. This group will be studying John Chapter Fifteen by Rick Warren. CareGivers Support Group – Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. This group is for anyone caring for loved ones. ALL ARE WELCOME. CANCER CONNECTION – Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. Support group for cancer survivors and those dealing with their own or a loved one’s cancer issues. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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SPANISH BIBLE STUDY – Ministerio Hispano Servicios los Domingos a las 10:45 a.m. en el salon 601. Pastor Patricio and Marcela Labbe - Telefono: 610-509-1103 AUTISM MINISTRY EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 10:45 a.m. up to age 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. LOVING LIFE CHILD CARE is now enrolling for the summer program. Contact maryl@bethanywes. org. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 am. For more information, please call the church office at 610-7671239, or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Bear Ritter - 37 on March 19
A Nite at the Races
Valley Shockers Softball Fundraiser April 29 at 5 p.m. at the Tri-Boro Club 21st and Canal St., Northampton Come out and join the parents of the Valley Shockers 14u Softball team for a “Nite at the Races” to raise money for the team to go to Nationals this summer! Must be 21
$20 donation - includes beer, soda, and snacks. 50/50 Drawings • Basket Raffles • Money Wheel “Kitchen will be open”
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Slatington Group Launches Angelo Scarselletti Memorial Amphitheater Project The Slatington 150th & Beyond Committee was formed after our town of, "Slatington" celebrated its 150th anniversary. During this fun filled 8 day celebration, the community was alive with spirit and an appreciation of the area's colorful history. This committee was then erected to continue community events with a focus on historical aspects of the area. To date the site has been selected, engineering drawings are in progress. Slatington Boroush has given there approval to the project and approximately $25000 in donations have been received. The main focus of the group at this time is the construction of an amphitheater in Slatington's Victory Park. This amphitheater is dedicated to the late Mr. Angelo Scarselletti, and will be known as
the Angelo Scarselletti Memorial Amphitheater. Mr. Scarselletti was an inspiration to our community for his love of music and public service The group and community feel there is no man more deserving of this honor. Perhaps know more fitting tribute to this man can come from anybody other than his daughter Mrs. Theresa Scarselletti Lobach. She is a retired teacher in the Northern Lehigh School district. Her thoughts are captured below: “I am excited to learn that my father's hard work to the community of Slatington is being honored with a dedication to an amphitheater. My father is smiling with appreciation to know that he was acknowledged and admired for his services to the community for over 50 years. I know he would love to see an amphitheater in the community to promote music appreciation, and community of spirit. A Gofundme account was set up to help with the costs. Please read below for his accomplishments. Angelo J. Scarselletti graduated with a Bachelor of Continued on page 14
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Angelo Scarselletti Continued from page 13
Science in Music Education from West Chester State Teachers College in 1949, now known as West Chester University. He received his Masters of Education degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1953, and then pursued a doctorate degree in public school administration from Pennsylvania State University. Angelo served in the United States Navy in World War II for five years. During that time, he conducted a musical group that entertained the troops for morale purposes. As the first full time instrumental teacher, he was employed by the Slatington School Board, now Northern Lehigh, to teach in the high school in 1949. From that year until 1971 he was the director of the award winning Slatington High Marching Band. In conjunction with his full time high school duties, he conducted the Lehighton Mens Band and the Allentown Bethlehem Men's Barber Shop Chorus. He was one of the original organizers of the Lehigh County High School Band Master Association started in 1958. This group still performs annually. He transferred to the Northern Lehigh Junior High School in 1971 teaching vocal and instrumental music. He played trumpet in a four piece combo named Ali Baba and His Four Tea
Thieves Minus One for 35 years. Angelo retired from public school teaching in 1982. He was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church, where he previously was a lector for 20 years, and a past president of the Holy Name Society and choir director. Angelo’s other community involvement included the American Legion Post 16, Slatington Past President Northern Lehigh Teachers Association, member of the Lehigh County Association for the Blind and a member of the American Heart Association Angelo was also a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local 659 Lehighton for 30 years, and a member of the Slatington Lions Club where he served as District Governor in 1982, and following that held various positions within District 14K. He was the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award for his dedicated humanitarian services. “ The Slatington 150th and Beyond group meets at the Vigilant Fire Company at 110 South Walnut Street, Slatington on the last Tuesday of every month. Please join us as we continue work on this wonderful project! The link to the Gofundme account can be found here and donations are tax deductible through the Northern Lehigh Historical Society 501c3. https://www.gofundme.com/theangelo-scarselletti-ampheater/donate
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or container; and "Joke's on You," your own interpretation Mark your calendar for next month's annual plant auction to be held on May 9 at Hope Lutheran Church. The auction will be conducted by Dotta Auctions. This garden club meeting is open to the public. For more information concerning the garden club, call 610-767-1622.
Indianland Garden Club submitted by BEVERLY PUTT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Alexis Keiser - 8 on March 25 Kenneth Andrews - 72 on March 27
The next meeting of the garden club will be held on Tuesday, April 11, at Hope Lutheran Church, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) Lori Metz of Carriage House Landscape Design, will present the program, "Designing a Flower Garden." The tournament for the evening is as follows: Specimens: Tulip, crocus, muscari, daffodil, hyacinth, hellebore, any wildflower, shrub (with focus on flowers, focus on foliage, and variegated foliage), and flowering tree branch. Houseplants: African Violet, cactus, succulent, and your choice Arrangements: "April Storms," a right angle; "What's Hopping," using a rabbit as an accessory
BURGER KING IS LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED MANAGERS WE ARE SEEKING MOTIVATED, WELL-ORGANIZED AND ASSERTIVE INDIVIDUALS FOR OUR BURGER KING TEAM. PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: MINIMUM 2 YEARS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT. WE OFFER EXCELLENT SALARY WITH ADDED PERFORMANCE BONUSES, MEDICAL/DENTAL PLANS, PENSION PLAN AND PAID VACATIONS. DAYS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE A MUST! LOCATIONS INCLUDE: WALNUTPORT, WIND GAP, BRODHEADSVILLE, OREFIELD, KUTZTOWN AND HAMBURG, PA.
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Konkrete Kids Foundation Supports Dual Enrollment Program Submitted by CLAUDIA SHULMAN
The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation recently awarded over $11,000 to 67 Northampton Area High School students who successfully completed Northampton High School’s Dual Enrollment Program for the Fall 2016 semester. The Foundation is a non-profit community organization created to develop, promote, and finance innovative programs, which supplement and enhance the quality of education and provide students with extended learning opportunities.
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Through fundraising events and grant applications, the Foundation is able to provide monies and support of not only the NHS Dual Enrollment Program, but many other learning opportunities for students throughout the Northampton School District. This Dual Enrollment Program is a partnership between Northampton High School and Northampton Community College which enables 11th and 12th grade students in “good academic standing” to enroll in college level courses while still enrolled in classes at the high school, and to receive both college and high school graduation credits for the college courses they successfully complete. The Fall 2016 group of students enrolled in such Northampton Community College classes as Psychology, Sociology, Speech/Communications, Statistics, Business Law, and Economics. There are several benefits for students taking college courses while still enrolled in high school. Dual Enrollment Program students better understand the academic expectations for college
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and post-high school education. Saving money on tuition is another benefit for both the students and their parents since the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation is committed to providing funding to help defer some of the costs for each enrolled student who successfully completes coursework. Finally, students enrolled in the program save time by taking college courses in place of high school electives, thus earning both college credits and high school graduation credits at the same time. The Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation receives funding for the Dual Enrollment Program through the Educational Tax Credit (EITC) Program sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The tax credit enables approved EITC businesses to be directly involved in education and to support local non-profit organizations while earning approved tax credits. The Foundation utilizes its allocated funds and additional monies from fundraisers to support the Dual Enrollment Program. Students and parents interested in getting more information about the Fall 2017 Dual Enrollment Program should contact their guidance counselor at Northampton High School. The counselors will work with the students to guarantee that the Program meets a student’s academic needs and fits into the academic schedule for the upcoming year.
Basket Social
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Diamond Fire Company Bingo Hall 110 Main St., Walnutport Doors open: Noon/raffle 3 p.m. Do not need to be present. Kitchen will be open Tickets: 5 sheets/$20 Each sheet 25 chances 1 door prize ticket
Over 150 baskets
•Vendors will also be present, Mary Kay/Avon/31/Pampered Chef/ Premier Jewelry and many more Proceeds: local firefighter w/cancer Ron “D Ron” Bauer & children of William Ingles fund.
Mountainside Banquet Hall
Invites you to their Easter Buffet, Sunday, April 16
Lehigh Township Fire Co., 4188 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, Pa.
(the former Country Garden)
•Black oak carving ham w/fruit sauce •Top round of beef w/mushroom gravy
•Carved turkey breast •Jumbo lump crab mac & cheese •Homemade filling
•Candied sweet potatoes •Glazed carrots & apples •Corn •Green bean almondine
•Salad bar & ice cream bar •Assorted beverages & desserts
Adults $20, children 6-12 years $14, 5 and under are free Take out platters available upon request For reservations, call 610-390-1006 or 484-560-9687 • Now booking for 2017-2018 Like us on Facebook @ Mountainside Banquet Hall
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Cameron Chuss Earns Prestigious Eagle Scout Award Submitted by EVANCHUSS
On December 30, 2016, Cameron Chuss of Moore Township, received his Eagle Scout designation at a Court of Honor conducted at the Salem UCC Church of Moorestown. Friends, family, troop members, scout leaders, and dignitaries attended the celebration, including his parents Donna and James Chuss. Cameron, age 16, is a sophomore at Northampton Area High School and a member of Troop 50 of the Continued on page 21
Eagle Scout Cameron Chuss from Troop 50, Moorestown
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Look for all the Super Specials Good selection, various items 50% off & more BIG SALE throughout the store & nursery!
Garden & pond supplies, fountains, seasonal/holiday decorations, Half-price Framed Pictures gifts & novelties, green plants, baskets, silk flowers, antiques, Standard Bird Baths $39.99 Set (regularly $49.99) Garden Benches shelves, glass cases, manySelect group of pottery 30-40% off regular prices unique items and much, much more!
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• Decorative Plants & Perennials • Grasses – Shrubbery – Vines • Japanese Red Maples
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LARRY’S Antiques & Collectibles Walnutport, Pa. 610-767-1194
Old Toys, Games, Photos, Postcards, Signs, Books, Advertising Items, Most Any Type of Old Paper Items Old Christmas and Old Halloween Decorations Costume Jewelry, 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: ledger, photos, and day books. Old Garden Fixtures
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 8 Palmerton Concourse Club Basket Spectacular - 10 AM to 2 PM, St. John's Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Road, Palmerton. 50 bountiful theme baskets, home baked goods, soup, BBQ, filling. Eat in or takeout. Door Prize. Drawing at 2 PM. Don't need to be present to win. All proceeds benefit the local community. FMI call Judy at 610-826-4323. April 15 - May 17 The Prophecy Code, Bible Secrets Unlocked video of Doug Batchlor, 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturday for 10 nights. Walnut port SDA Church (Route 145) Everyone invited. April 19 Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited 6:30 p.m., Catasauqua High School, Room C219. 2500 Bullshead Road, Northampton Pa. Program: John Townsend speaks on “Alaskan Fishing Adventure”. Public Invited 610-262-7598. April 21 FREE COMPUTER CLASS at Agape New Testament Fellowship, 5229 Route 873, Schnecksville, from 7 - 8 pm. Learn how to protect your home’s internet and WiFi from pornography and violence. May 7 There will be a free buffet-style meal served at St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 2nd St. Slatington, PA. It will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. lunch will be Hamburger BBQ, turkey BBQ, filling, broccoli, corn, desserts and beverages. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship! Reservations are appreciated and walk-ins are welcome! For reservations contact the church office at 610-767-6361. MONDAYS Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday), 12 to 1:15 p.m. Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday), 6 to 8 p.m. Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion, 6 to 9 p.m.
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TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield, 5:30 p.m. 610-852-2976. Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 484-477-9697. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-704-5396 FMI. TUESDAYS TOPS, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-657-1025. ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/ Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-730-8601. Crochet night, Tuesday night 6:30-8:30, Northern Lehigh School Library call Lisa 610-767-4323. Moms In Prayer Meeting, Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church, 3300 Seventh St. 9:45am - 11:00am. Local contact 610-262-0519. www. MomsInPrayer.org, praying for children and for their schools. April - May 23. Preschool story hour, Slatington Library, 11 a.m. March 21 - April 25 WEDNESDAYS Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 to 8 p.m. 610-760-0207. Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. 610-392-2380. Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-826-4962. Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross
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Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, led by James Chuss, Scoutmaster, and Charlie Bluder, Committee Chairman. During his ten years of scouting, he has completed National Youth Leadership Training, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, and has held various troop leadership positions including senior patrol leader. Cameron’s Eagle Scout project was making renovations and upgrades at the Sayre Child Center in Bethlehem. Some of the renovations included painting a stairwell and lower lobby area, stripping and waxing floors, building a picnic table made from recycled materials, building an educational garden and planter boxes, mulching, replacing a bifold door, making a sign to aid in enrollment, and repairing a broken shelf. Cameron’s crew completed over 250 man hours of labor, and he raised over $1,400 for the project. Cameron has held leadership positions outside of scouting including regional president of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) which includes sixteen local high schools. He is also a board member of Teenworks, a division of the United Way of the Lehigh Valley. In addition, he has been recognized as the recipient of the United Way’s
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Kummt noch graad dezu der Becker Un verwischt die Zucker-schlecker; Hot noch Mehl uff sie gezoddelt, Gut gegnootscht un schee gemoddelt, Schiesst sie dann zum Offe nei, Offe heess, sie backe glei. Ruff! Er ziegt sie aus der Glut, Un die Gruscht waar braun un gut. Denkt mer, ass sie faddich sin? Nee, do waar noch Lewe drin! Knuschper, knaschper! - Wie en Maus, Fresst sich noch en Yeder raus. Becker schteht vergelschdert datt, Un die Buwe schpringe fatt. Sechsder Schtreech - un iss des all? Nee, der Siwwet kummt aa ball. -John Birmelin Johnny and George: The sixth trick [In the last issue of “Town and Country”, ‘The third trick’ from John Birmelin’s boyhood story, “Johnny and George”, was printed. Birmelin translated that story from Wilhelm Busch’s “Max und Moritz”. Busch’s original was written in German and first published in 1865.
Today we will learn what those rascals worked for their sixth trick.] In the nice Easter season The good bakery people Bake all types of sweets And the prettiest cakes; Johnny and George were thinking How they could ‘drop themselves in’. Yet the baker has already taken care, Closed up his bake shop. The bakery is locked, They will go in through the chimney. Rip(?)! They will slide down [from] above, Yet the flour bin also stood down under there. Thump! They fell right into the flour. Head and neck and backside; Shook themselves and ran out of it, They went on to something different. They had a desire then, Yet they hang all too high. Soon they stood themselves upon a chair and yanked a few dozen down: Continued on page 26
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On the suspended shelf, a hundred pretzels Each one nicely in its place; Yet the chair had a weak back, Cracked once, then there was a loud crash. In a flash! Everything definitely went down. Splash! They lay there in the pap, Lay in the cake batter, Crawled out so bend over and crooked, Coated good, thick and sticky, Stood there, groggy and clumsy, At the same time the baker came in And caught hold of the ‘sugar lovers’; Sprinkled flour on them yet, Kneaded [them]well and shaped [them]nicely, Shot them into the oven, The oven was hot, they will bake soon. Ruff! He pulled them out of the heat, And the crust was brown and good. Does one think they were ’done’? No, there was still life in there! Nibble, gnaw! - Like a mouse, Each one ate himself out of [the crust]. The baker stood there flabbergasted,
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And the boys ran away. Sixth trick, and is this over? No, the seventh also comes soon! [In the first five tricks of the story in both Busch’s and Birmelin’s versions, the boys suffered no consequences for their pranks, illustrated by the third trick which was printed in the last issue of the “Gazette.” However the tide turned on them as we see in this sixth caper and everything literally comes to an end for them with their seventh and final act of mischief. In that seventh prank the boys cut holes in the bottom of sacks filled with shelled corn, but they were caught by the farmer who then stuffed them in another feed sack and carted them off to the local grist mill, where they were abruptly dropped into the input hopper for the grinding stones, meeting their demise. Due to the graphic details of that trick, only a brief summary is included in this column, which I felt was necessary to provide an overview of the complete story and demonstrate how children were taught moral lessons in an earlier time period.] 4571 CLOVER HILL CIRCLE SERVING THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
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Slatington Library News submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL
For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com. Pre-school story hour is on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. through April 25. All are welcome. Upcoming community events at the library are scheduled through May. April 7: the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce, is celebrating Earth Day and the library will host a talk by Dan Kunkle from theLehigh Gap Nature Center at 4 p.m. April 24: The library will cohost a community Arts night with the Woman’s Club of Slatington at which the winners of their annual art’s contest will be announced. There will be snacks and entertainment. May 17: Liz Wagner will speak about her “ladyrun, earth friendly farm,” and what to do with the produce once you have it. The Library is running a 50/50 raffle. The drawing will be held on Monday, April 24, at the Woman’s Club of Slatington’s Arts Night at the library. The library currently has a position open for a board member from the borough of Walnutport. If you live in Walnutport, are interested in the position, or would like to know more about what the position entails; please call the library. The library board consists of three members from each of the municipalities that make up the Northern Lehigh School District, The boroughs of Slatington and Walnutport and Washington Township. The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library. The Diabetes lecture for April will be on Wednesday the 26 at 1 p.m. The topic for the month is “Metabolic Syndrome.” March’s lecture “Fighting the fat” can be watched from the “events” link on the library’s home page or on the library’s Facebook page. Are you an Amazon shopper? If you are, shop www.smile.amazon.com and select the Slatington Library and we will receive 1% of what you spend as a donation. You can use your existing account. There is always a book sale at the Library. Books are $1 a bag. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 APRIL 6, 2017 || townandcountrygazette.com
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.
God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412 W 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA)
Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The directory is a free listing of local churches in alphabetical order and includes services, Sunday school, and Bible Study schedules. Please call the churches for directions or more information.
Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.
Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.
Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter. W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 484-547-8335 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship
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Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m.
Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m.
Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 am Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900. W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com
Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m.
Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.
Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.
Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-7566252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 10:45 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. First U.C.C. Palmerton. W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m.
Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m.
Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.
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Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m. Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m. Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. BS Thurs. 7 p.m. Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611
St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.
The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
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St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.
Trinity U.C.C. Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA) W 10 a.m. Sunday
St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
People’s E.C. Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost
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Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m.
St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.
St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m. Northampton Lutheran Parish Holy Trinity Slovak & Zion SS 8:45 a.m.,W 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Slovak 1372 Washington Ave., 610-261-1812 Interim Pastor Bruce MacLaughlin Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m.
St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
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St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tues., 10 a.m. Wed., 7 p.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m. Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m.
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Walnutport Seventh Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m.
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Northern Lehigh Recreation Update We are pleased to announce that the Borough of Walnutport has joined the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority; a newly created Municipal Authority. Now the Borough of Slatington, Washington Township and the Borough of Walnutport have all made a commitment to improve the park and recreation programs, services, and facilities across the Northern Lehigh region for their residents. These three municipalities spanning over both Lehigh and Northampton counties now have a unique opportunity to foster a collaborative funding and facility relationship. Providing public recreation is a tremendous service for residents and can have very positive effects with improving resident’s quality of life. The municipalities identified these main four reasons why they should cooperate for recreation: 1. To retain existing and attract new families and businesses to the Northern Lehigh community by the expansion and provision of community-based recreation programs that encourage a sense of unity and appreciation for the community’s traditions and heritage and present the community as a great place to live. 2. To reinvigorate the community’s identity through coordination and promotion of Northern Lehigh’s parks and recreation resources and services. 3. To build community awareness of the value of recreation by increasing the public’s knowledge of and encouraging its use of park and open space areas, greenways and trails, recreation facilities, recreation programs and special events. 4. To meet the present and future parks and recreation needs of citizens in the most economical and effective ways through coordinated and cooperative efforts by fostering working partnerships and sharing of resources.
For the spring and summer of 2017, Northern Lehigh Recreation will be hosting a Summer Rec program at the Slatington Elementary School, which will include special presentations, field trips, arts and crafts, environmental education, and more. Special thanks go to the Northern Lehigh School District and the Henry L. Mickley and Mabel S. Fravel Charitable Trust for their support of this program. Also, on June 10 at dusk, we will host Northern Lehigh’s first “Movie in the Park’ at Eagles Nest Park. Additional programs include a free Intro to Photography class on the D&L trail, an American themed Memorial Day Cooking Class for kids, lifeguard training and certification, swim lessons, Tai Chi, Yoga, Senior Strength & Stretch, Zumba Gold, a community bus trip to see the Philadelphia Phillies and more. Washington Township and the boroughs of Slatington and Walnutport are honored to be a part of this collaboration to enhance the programs and services across the area. For additional information about Northern Lehigh Recreation or to register for upcoming programs, please visit our website at www.NorthernLehighRec.org, call Mike Kukitz at 484-633-0093 or contact us by email at NLRecAuthority@gmail.com. About The Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority: The Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority was formed in 2016 as a new and exciting multi-municipal partnership between Washington Township and the Borough of Slatington. In 2017 the Borough of Walnutport joined. The NLRA looks to finish the Northern Lehigh Community Center which will be a thriving, active, beautifully renovated facility serving over 10,000 individuals each year. The NLRA will also add programs, events and opportunities throughout the area’s expansive park system and improve and enhance shared community resources between the two municipalities. The mission of the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority is to provide a diverse range of recreational and educational programs and activities that promote a strong sense of community.
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The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission along with the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority and the Slatington Merchants Group are sponsoring the sixth annual Keep Slatington Beautiful cleanup day at 9 a.m. on Saturday April 22, 2017. The cleanup, held in conjunction with Earth Day, will help clean up and beautify public recreation areas in Slatington. Staging for the cleanup will be held at the Slatington Borough Maintenance Building at 545 West Church Street. Areas to be cleaned will be borough owned and operated recreation facilities in the Slatington area, and include the Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead and surrounding areas, The Fish Pond, Victory Park, Walnut Street Playground, West End Playground, the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the Washington Township boundary line, and Main Street (Route 873) from the 100 to 600 blocks. In addition, homeowners and business owners in the borough are encouraged to participate by cleaning up their property; removal of rubbish, laying mulch and painting are just some of the ways to get involved. All volunteers are invited to enjoy hot dogs and pizza after the cleanup at Charlotte Fay’s Main Street Diner. The refreshments are sponsored by Attorney Charles
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6 to 7:30. This program is for elementary-aged students and their families promoting engagement through STEM. This session is "Air is Everywhere." This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries. No signups, just stop by. The Library will also have Sharon Taylor and C. Terry Walters on Wednesday April 26 at 6:30 to discuss their book “The Lost Haven of Sharon Taylor”, gender equality in sports and Title IX. Please sign up for this program at the Library or by calling 610-262-7537.
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Youth Track & Field Registrations submitted by MELISSA BROWN
The Suburban North YMCA is accepting registrations for Youth Track & Field. This new program is what kids like doing everyday: running, jumping and throwing!! The co-ed program will be offered for children in Kindergarten to and including 8th grade. Children will be divided according to age groups. At theY, we believe every child has potential, and we are here to nurture that potential. Two practices will be held per week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and six track meets will be held throughout the season. All participants will receive a track team t-shirt. The season will begin April 10 and end May 24. If you cannot afford the registration fee, the YMCA offers financial assistance to qualified applicants. Please visit our website to download an application www. greatervalleyymca.org. To register, contact theYMCA, 880 Walnut Street in Catasauqua or 610-264-5221.
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Easter and Rabbits Do Not Mix House Rabbit Society strongly urges parents not to buy their children live “Easter bunnies” unless they are willing to make a 10-year commitment to properly care for the animals. Each year, thousands of baby rabbits, chicks, and ducks are purchased as Easter gifts only to be abandoned or left at shelters in the days, weeks and months that follow Easter. Margo DeMello, president of HRS, encourages rabbit lovers to support the“Make Mine Chocolate” ™ campaign created by the Columbus, Ohio, chapter of HRS.“Rabbits are not ‘low maintenance’ pets,”says DeMello; they require at least the same amount of work as a cat or dog, and often more. Chocolate rabbits are a great alternative; kids can enjoy them for 10 minutes, and they won’t have to take care of them for the next 10 years.” Mary Cotter, vice-president of HRS, says that many of the rabbits purchased as Easter pets will never live to see their first birthday. Some will die from neglect, while others will be abandoned in local parks or left at animal shelters. “It is irresponsible for pet stores to push rabbits and other so-called Easter animals during the holiday,” says Cotter. “Unless parents are willing to take full responsibility for the possible 10-year lifepan of a live rabbit, they should buy their children chocolate rabbits instead.” Most children want a companion they can hold, carry and cuddle, but rabbits are fragile, groundloving creatures who break easily when dropped. Additionally, rabbits are easily frightened by loud noises. It is unreasonable to expect a small child to make a 10-year commitment to taking care of a rabbit. All too often, the child loses interest, and the rabbit ends up neglected or abandoned.
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Does this mean no families with children should never have pet rabbits? “Not at all!” says DeMello. “But what it does mean is that parents must be actively involved on a daily basis, and willing to supervise any interactions between rabbits and children. Otherwise, chocolate is the way to go!” For families willing to make the long-term commitment, here are a few points to consider before acquiring a rabbit: **Housing: For rabbits who use a cage, the cage needs to be at least six times the size of the adult rabbit. It should not have a wire bottom, as the wire can cause sores on the rabbit’s feet. There should be room for a litterbox, toys, food and water bowls. Others may choose to forgo a cage entirely, using instead a pen for the rabbit’s home base. **Playtime: Rabbits need plenty of exercise and should be allowed at least 30 hours out-of-cage or pen running time in a rabbit-proofed area of the home per week. **Outdoors: Rabbits should never be left outdoors unsupervised. They can, literally, be frightened to death when approached by predators such as dogs, cats, raccoons and owls. They can also dig under fences to escape. **Litter Box: Rabbits, once spayed or neutered, will readily use litterboxes that are place in one Continued on page 42 News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 6, 2017
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Palmerton Area Community Blood Drive Results submitted by THE CHAMBER
Miller-Keystone's community blood drive at the West End Fire Company #2 in Palmerton on Monday March 20th drew 60 potential donors, and 48 units of blood were collected. Several donors reached their gallon milestones and four first time donors attended! In addition, Miller Keystone representatives Marie D’Amato and Michael McShane were on hand to award the Palmerton Community Blood Drive with a Local Leader award for collecting 364 units in 2016. The plaque will be hung at the Palmerton Chamber of Commerce office inside the Palmerton Historical Society. Many volunteers are involved in a blood drive. They included: Helen Nonnemaker, Beverly Hargreaves, Terri Sebelin, Marge Parambo, Helen Nonnemaker, Tara Wargo, Marian Hoffner, Cindy Heinbach, Sue Olivia, Brenda Wentz, Darlene Nothstein, Romaine Beige, Pamela Andrews, Marybeth Beers, Linda Frey, Jane Cervenak, Shirley Greene, Mary Taschler, Carol Papay, Evelyn Plechavy, Bernice Kleintop, Dorothy Strohl, Anastia Hinkle, and Jean Fritzinger, Tylar Romanishan among others. The next Miller Keystone community blood drive in Palmerton will be on May 15th at the West End Fire Company. Organizers are encouraging all potential donors to share the gift of giving this month by bringing a friend or relative along to the blood drive. “Our goal is to collect 65 units of life saving blood in May” said Alice Wanamaker, blood drive coordinator. “We need everyone’s help in the Palmerton community to make this happen. Just one hour of your time is all that is needed to save someone’s life… that is gift!” Wanamaker also said that donors will be rewarded for their time and donation by receiving 10% off dinner at a local
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restaurant. “It is important to help your body replenish by eating a good meal after donating. We can’t thank the participating restaurants enough for offering this discount.” The May Blood Drive is sponsored by the committee to elect District Magistrate William J. Kissner. Donors are reminded that they can register online at www.giveapint.org and schedule their donation times. Donors can save time by completing the donor history questionnaire prior to your donation with iScreen from the registration page. In order to donate blood, individuals must be 16 years of age or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, feel healthy on the day of their donation & provide valid identification. Consent of parent/ guardian is required for 16-year-old donors; additional donor eligibility requirements can be found at GIVEaPINT.org. To schedule an appointment or volunteer with the Palmerton Area Community Blood Drive, contact Alice Wanamaker at 484-274-2080 orAliceW@ CarbonCountyChamber.org appointments can also be scheduled online at giveapint.org and reference sponsor code 1361.
4-H Equine Garage Sale Open to the Public submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONS
Celebrating 24 years of serving the public and having fun! On Saturday April 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the annual Tack Swap or “equine garage sale” will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center. The Northampton County 4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Road, 2.2 miles south of Route 512 and 3 miles north of Nazareth. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. Also there will be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing, a feed representative from Poulin Feeds and other horse related items. There are outdoor spaces available on a first come/ first serve basis for those wishing to sell items. There are no consignments. No live animals are permitted with the exception of service animals. Food will be available during the sale hours, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club. This is a rain or shine event. The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 years. It offers over 150 hands on projects, a wide variety of experiences and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 6, 2017
Easter Egg Hunt All Children Welcome
Christ UCC Church, 309 Main St. Walnutport is having an Easter Egg Hunt April 15 from 10 a.m. until noon., rain or shine. There will be an egg hunt, craft-time, and light refreshments.
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Slatington Awarded Grant to Upgrade Wastewater Treatment Plant, Mako Says Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced Slatington Borough was awarded an almost $400,000 Small Water and Sewer Grant for its wastewater treatment plant. The funding comes from the Commonwealth Financing Agency, which manages the state’s economic stimulus programs. “The Slatington wastewater treatment plant has been under order to improve,” Mako said. “This funding will help make necessary upgrades that will not only improve the plant’s operations, but
also make them safer. I’m pleased to have been able to advance this project, which my predecessor, Julie Harhart, began.” The $395,185 award will convert one existing digestion tank to aerobic digestion and install necessary accessories and make repairs. The plant currently has no functioning digesters and is only able to use a portion of the smaller tank’s capacity for sludge-holding purposes. This project will help bring the plant into compliance. In addition, aerobic digestion is a safer process, as buildup of toxic gases is eliminated. The Small Water and Sewer Grant program assists with the construction, improvement, expansion and rehabilitation or repair of a water supply or sanitary sewer system. Eligible projects must have a total cost between $30,000 and $500,000. The 183rd District includes South Whitehall (part), Washington and Whitehall (part) townships and Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also consists of Allen, Lehigh and Moore (part) townships, and North Catasauqua, Northampton and Walnutport boroughs in Northampton County.
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Three million Americans annually report tax identity theft and the IRS has paid out an estimated $5 billion in fraudulent returns for a single year. While cyber attacks pose a major threat, not all attackers are found online. They can sift through trash and recycling bins to hunt for personal information like a name, address and Social Security number and use what they’ve found to file fraudulent tax returns. “Tax and other financial documents contain some of your most important information. Taxpayers need to keep only a few documents indefinitely During tax season, taxpayers often question what tax and financial documents they should shred, discard or keep. “The good news is that taxpayers usually need to keep only a few types of documents indefinitely,” said Bateman. These can include records of business income and expenses for as long as you own the
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business, property sales that resulted in netoperating or capital losses and records of home improvements or other expenditures that establish basis in a home. Three years is often sufficient for most documents Taxpayers should keep most of their tax-related documents for at least three years. Three years from the return due date is generally the timeframe a tax return is open for review and a taxpayer could need to substantiate information on the tax return. This kind of information may include: Proof of charitable contributions Bank statements, Printed paystubs, Utility bills, Brokerage statements, Medical and dental expense receipts, W-2s, 1099s and other information documents, Tax-reporting statements like property or real estate taxes; Closing Disclosure statements (or HUD-1 for older sales), Mortgage statements, 1095s and certificates of exemption from the Affordable Care Act, Retirement savings annual reports and Annual brokerage statements.
don’t need to save utility bills.” Don’t just keep documents – keep them secure Taxpayers should keep these tax records and supporting financial documents safe. They can do so with MyBlock, which has bank-level encryption technology, multi-layer authentication and other important safeguards. MyBlock users can also get free access to tax advice and year-round planning tools, prepare their taxes online and schedule an appointment at a local H&R Block office. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 215-824-2828 (office in Philadelphia), 610-789-6000 (office in Havertown), 610-825-8315 (office in Plymouth Meeting), 610-4370789 (office in Allentown), 609-407-1040 (office in Mays Landing) or 609-912-0451 (office in Lawrenceville). About H&R Block H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a global consumer tax services provider. Tax return preparation services are provided by professional tax preparers in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide, and through H&R Block tax software products for the DIY consumer. H&R Block also offers adjacent Tax Plus products and services. In fiscal 2016, H&R Block had annual revenues of over $3 billion with 23.2 million tax returns prepared worldwide.
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LCCC to Offer Edugaming Workshop through NSF Grant submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is offering a five-day Edugaming 2017 workshop for teachers on June 19-22 with an additional workshop date of Nov. 4, 2017. Successful applicants will learn to design effective, immersive learning games in this workshop. Through hands-on activities and presentations from educators and industry experts, participants will learn a variety of game design approaches that remove the “quiz” aspect of educational games and replace it with exploratory, engaging techniques. Participants who complete all five days of the workshop and develop a game for use in their classrooms in accordance with the Edugaming Framework presented in the workshop, will be paid $500. All middle school, high school and college teachers, as well as pre-service education majors are eligible to participate. Games created through this workshop will not be computerbased so they can be created and used by all educators,
regardless of technical limitations. This event, held at LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville, will provide a continental breakfast and lunch to all participants. There is no cost to participants.Space is limited, and an application is required to be submitted on or before May 12, 2017. No previous experience with game design is necessary. For more information and an application, contact computergaming@lccc.edu.
Slatington Woman's Club News submitted by DEBBIE BARHIGHT
The April meeting of the Woman's Club of Slatington will be held in conjunction with the Arts Night Event at the Slatington Public Library on Monday evening April 24 beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to join in an enjoyable and interesting evening celebrating local talent. The Woman's Club is sponsoring a juried art show for all age levels. There is a coloring contest for children. Pictures for pre-k, grades kindergarten /first, and grade two are available at the library. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age group. Students in grades 3 and above can enter in photography or the Arts (painting... any medium, drawing, two dimensional only) with adult competition in these same categories. A complete set of rules and entry forms are available by contacting the library at 610-767-6461. Besides these graphic arts, and art for display only, a vocal performance by Beauty Belle (Sara Hunsicker) and the Beast (Jack Ligenza) will add to this special event. Light refreshments will be served. Please come and enjoy our local talent on Slatington Arts Night at the Library.
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Grease Is The Word Submitted by BRENDA MCGUIRE
How do you take an iconic 1978 movie like “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia NewtonJohn, add the songs from the movie, which were not in the original 1971 successful Broadway production, and turn it into a memorable Catasauqua High School production in 2017? Simple- gather a talented cast of kids that were extremely passionate about performing Grease, along with a dedicated director (Brenda McGuire), choreographer (Kerry McGuire), assistant choreographer (Jesse Englert), vocal coach (Deb Ihling), set designer (Bill Nothstein), and musical director (Rob Arnold) and
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choreographer hopes to see. Most kids can dance and move much better than they give themselves credit for. All they have to do is practice. Same with vocals. Practice makes perfect and under the tutelage of Deb, for those who take it seriously, you can hear the improvement from day one until the show opens. All but one of our leading T-Birds and Pink-Ladies are underclassmen and will return next year. Melody Cruz, (Sandy), is a senior. She hopes to pursue a music career by attending either Muhlenberg or DeSales, which both have excellent programs. Connor McCully, (Danny), is a junior.
can be hurt as we can only cast one person in each part, with sometimes five kids vying for the same role. We were lucky; most of the kids understood Continued on page 50 this. Only a few chose not to do the show. “Grease” is timeless; although it’s set in a different era, 1959 to be exact. Now it’s time to start production, setting rehearsal times for vocals, choreography for dances, blocking of scenes for stage movement, dialogue, and the beginning of set construction and scenic design. As in any small high school, you have kids of varying talent and the idea is to get them all to reach their potentials as a team, working together toward 610-767-0394 one goal- a great show. We worked on the big dances first. What at the beginning seems daunting soonbbiechyco@ptd.net turns into joyous life with the vision the
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When Connor was in ninth grade, he took over an important part in “Footloose” when another actor was injured, just days before the show opening. Brandon Bilheimer, Gwen Polles, Dede Creppy, Derrick Rodriguez, Brittany Fandl, Will Smith and Chloe Andres along with newcomer Jhosebel Polanco are returning. Most of them have been involved with us for the three shows we’ve done here at Catasauqua. However, this year we were lucky and a good core of ninth graders have joined the mix. It’s nice to have Noel, Luis, Lavonte and
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lighting tech Holly Kaeppel and the kids being well prepared, we were raring to go on opening night! It was a great weekend of “Grease” for all involved. Our ultimate reward was the audience’s cheers for our efforts.With the advent of the Freddy Awards, all high school productions have stepped it up in one way or another. The goal for us at Catasauqua High School is to give the kids the best experience possible. Showing, how with dedication and hard work, how much fun theater can be and teaching some life experiences they can carry with them throughout their lives. Some may go on to careers in theater but it’s also something you can be involved with your entire life, even if it’s just in a community theater setting.‘Grease’ truly is the word. for the audience to admire and inspect up close as they left the theater. By the way, we haven’t had the heart to take it apart and are looking to sell it if someone is interested. As with any show that rehearses during winter, you worry about missing time due to snow and school closings. Everything was smooth sailing right up to the week before the show when we got hit with a foot of snow. The snow shut us down for two nights just as we were adding the technical aspects, such as the pit orchestra, lights and microphones for sound. But the pit orchestra, under Rob’s direction, our soundman Aaron Bach,
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Beauty and the Beast submitted by Krystle Tiedeman
Northern Lehigh Little Theatre proudly presented a new twist on a tale as old as time, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Despite the snowy weather, crowds filled the seats in the Northern Lehigh Middle School Auditorium for five shows from March 16th to the 19th. The devoted Director, Colette Boudreaux, is incredibly proud of the cast and crew, who have been rehearsing in one form or another since October this year. She and the rest of the production team have encouraged the students to make this musical their own, setting the expectations high and the enthusiasm even higher. Art Director Stephen Shuey, a proud Northern Lehigh faculty member, has utilized the set design and costume development as an opportunity to teach about architecture and textually accurate depictions. All of the costumes, props, and set pieces were meticulously created by the crew, making this a truly unique visual interpretation of the familiar musical. The story follows the gentle yet strong-willed Belle (Sara Hunsicker, Senior) from the provincial French village to the enchanted castle where she seeks to rescue her eccentrically inventive father Maurice (Jacob Kistler, Senior) before he is locked away by the mental asylum's sadistic Monsieur D'Arque (Mason McGowan,Sophomore). The beauty is met by a cast of lively furniture and objects who quickly welcome her to their magical home. Cogsworth (Bridget Lynch, Junior) provides hesitant insight while Lumiere (Pierce McGowan, Junior), in pursuit of the beautiful Babette (Maddie Ligenza, Senior), offers entertaining enlightenment. As Beast (Jack Ligenza, Sophomore) learns to embrace his tender feelings, his loyal servants Mrs. Potts (Monica Mankos, Senior), Chip (Annelise Lutz, Junior), Wardrobe (Paige Heminway, Junior) and more demonstrate the fierce strength of love as they defend the castle against intruders led by the boastful Gaston (Kyle Krempasky, Junior) and his admiring lacky LeFou (Michael McKinney, Junior). While Gaston's desire to kill the beast is fueled by an interest in obtaining Belle, the one woman unimpressed by his prestige, it is the fight against time that truly plagues Beast. He must learn to truly love and be loved before the final petal of the enchanted rose withers and falls, imprisoning the castle and all the inhabitants in its spell forever. A supporting cast of sixteen dedicated understudies, dancing utensils, and pitchfork wielding villagers includes seniors Britni Fenstermaker, Tyler Hoffman, Kiera Shellhammer, Andrea Snyder, and James Yoder. Twenty diligent crew members were involved in elaborate set construction and detailed decoration, sound and lighting, as well as scene changes and stage APRIL 6, 2017 || townandcountrygazette.com
management. Crew members graduating this year include Ashley Anderson, Danielle Gochenauer, and Breanna Hoffman. The incomparable Tyler Roth served as Student Art Director and Stage Manager, and will graduate this year with plans to pursue theater design professionally. This show was selected through a student survey and embraced by the production staff as an opportunity to keep students motivated during a very challenging transition period for the theater. The joy and passion these students have poured into every moment on that stage are the result of countless rehearsals and tireless commitment. They learned, as the story itself represents, that magic and beauty and love exist in unlikely places and require belief, patience, and trust to be unveiled. Our Little Theatre family unveiled something truly special this year. We hope the audience walked away remembering that every moment they witnessed on stage took hours upon hours to create, and was crafted from the heart. The students at Northern Lehigh are all heart.
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Slatington resident travels To D.C. as World Wildlife Fund ambassador By Justin Sweitzer
Slatington resident Jeffrey Franklin traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the World Wildlife Fund’s Panda Ambassador program on March 13 and 14 to receive advocacy training and meet with
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local legislators about priorities important to the international environmental organization. The Panda Ambassadors present in Washington, D.C. for the WWF’s Lobby Day activities received training on March 13 in preparation for meetings with members of Congress and their respective staffs on March 14. Franklin said the experience provided valuable tools to continue pursuing environmental issues, and he noted that many of the Panda Ambassadors came informed of the WWF’s platform. “We heard some speakers and presentations,” Franklin said. “But most people came prepared.” Franklin said he had the opportunity to talk with staffers from Rep. Charlie Dent’s office, as well from the offices of Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey. Among the issues he discussed were illegal wildlife trade, renewable energy and climate change. Franklin said he took full advantage of the opportunity to express his views to his Congressional representatives on the importance of environmental issues. “I really wanted to express my views and how important WWF’s views are to me,” Franklin said. “I felt that everyone we spoke to was very receptive about what we had to say.” Franklin said he was pleasantly surprised to learn from a member of Toomey’s staff that the Pennsylvania junior senator believed that climate change is happening and influenced by human activity. He said he also hopes to build a lasting relationship with Dent to further explore environmental issues. He stressed the importance of switching to renewable energy in an interview with the Town and Country Gazette, particularly citing solar energy as a feasible option that should appeal to blue collar workers. “Right now the solar industry employs twice as many Americans as coal. That industry is booming; they’re blue collar jobs.” Franklin said. “It can be done. We can make the switch.”
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Franklin said his passion for environmental issues emanated from his Philadelphia upbringing where he frequently visited Fairmount Park and Pennypack Park. His appreciation for the outdoors led to his move to Slatington, where he lives in close proximity to the Appalachian Mountains. He said he felt as if he wasn’t doing enough to advocate for environmental issues, leading him to get involved with the WWF and their Panda Ambassador program. Will Gartshore, WWF’s senior policy officer for U.S. government relations, said the Panda Ambassador program helps to reinforce the WWF’s focus on local action that spreads out to a global level. He said that the program helps to show that ambassador’s voices“really do matter in Washington D.C.” Gartshore said that the WWF has been very vocal about the detriment of cuts to the foreign assistance budget, as well as illegal wildlife trade. He said that the U.S. government has been very reactive to WWF efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade which he hopes will continue into the future. “There’s been a lot of effort from the United States government to address that,” Gartshore said. Franklin was extremely positive about his experience in Washington, D.C. as part of the WWF’s Panda Ambassador program. He believes that a love for the environment is “inherent in everybody” and that the WWF offers a strong platform to advocate for issues that they care about. “I think it was very empowering,” Franklin said. “I would encourage people to get involved in any way they can.”
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Saint John Neumann Regional School Celebrates Digital Learning Day With E-Missions E-Lab "Want To Be An Astronaut?!" At Slatington Campus submitted by DANIELLE MARINO
SJNRS Slatington Campus did a new E-Lab called "Want To Be An Astronaut?!", which focused on the differences of life in outer space versus Earth, for the younger 2nd and 3rd grade students. The students formed into four teams, with each child assigned a role to play on their team (team leaders, glove technicians, journalists, equipment specialists, and physical specialists). Commander Drury introduced herself on Skype, and had each team identify themselves. Each team created their own mission patch, and each of the team leaders presented them to Commander Drury, giving an explanation of what their team was about, and was illustrated in their Mission Patch. Commander Drury displayed her own mission patch, identifying all the astronautical symbols. Each team was given time to journal in their Astronaut's Log, what they knew about outer space. Many answers regarded the vastness of space with a great number of planets, stars, and universes. The International Space Station (I.S.S.) was introduced. Nearly each module that it was comprised of, was constructed by a different country, to represent the entire Earth. A tour was given of the facilities, and many of the astronauts demonstrated travelling the I.S.S. in zero gravity
or zero G. The teams' physical specialists demonstrated how they exercise on Earth, by running in place or lifting weights. They journalled in their Astronaut's Log what differences they thought there would be, exercising in zero G and Earth's gravity. Astronauts then demonstrated how they exercise in zero G, using resistance bands for weight lifting exercises, velcro straps for keeping feet on bicycles without seats, and harnesses to keep their bodies to the treadmills track. Astronauts spent more time exercising than anything else, averaging 4-6 hours per day, and neversat down. When Astronauts arrived at the space station, they were given about one weeks worth of fresh fruits, but after that, all their meals were freeze dried, and could be eaten as is, or reconstituted with water. Their food packets are sealed and have velcro straps to keep their food in place on their plates. Equipment specialists were called upon to identify the tools Astronauts use, such as a pistol handled power screwdriver that looked like a space gun, or a gas detector that functioned like a smoke detector and looks like a robotic squid. Space suits were basically miniature space craft, with internal oxygen, temperature controls, and propulsion systems.
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The glove technicians were called on next, to demonstrate their skills with their gloves on, handling small objects dextrously, by manipulating blocks, coins, screws, and paperclips. Most of the glove technicians had difficulties. All astronauts had their own gloves custom-made personally for them, so it fits them like a glove, making it easy to work with objects using their hands. The teams journalled in their Astronaut's Log the differences in playing with certain toys; a jump rope, a spinning top, marbles, and a yo-yo. The teams demonstrated how they played with each toy, and then we saw the astronauts in zero G play with them as well. Commander Drury said her goodbyes and signed off, and we finished the
session by enjoying an Astronaut Food created by the Homeroom Teacher, Mrs. Ann Kester. With great thanks, we give to all the astronauts, technicians, E-Mission Crews, teachers, Diocese,
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19 Fun Facts about Easter You Probably Didn’t Realize As a celebration that includes chocolate and bunnies, Easter is at the top of my favorite holiday list. I’m sure even Mr. Hefner would have to agree it’s among the best holidays. Then again, he is surrounded by bunnies ALL YEAR round — that lucky bastard. Did you know these 19 facts about the Christian holiday turned commercial powerhouse? 1. The tallest Easter egg chocolate was made in Italy in 2011. It stood at 10.39 meters and weighed an astounding 7,200 kg. 2. In the US, only 12 of the 50 states recognize Good Friday as a holiday.
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3. The art of painting eggs is called pysanka, which originated in Ukraine. It involves using wax and dyes to color the egg. 4. The term Easter gets its name from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes the hare and the egg. 5. The exchange or giving of Easter eggs actually dates back to before Easter and the giving of eggs is actually considered a symbol of rebirth in many cultures. 6. There used to be a tradition churches observed that resembled the game of “hot potato.” Here, the priest would toss a hard boiled egg to one of the choir boys. The boys would toss the egg amongst themselves and when the clock struck 12, whomever had the egg was the winner and got to keep the egg. 7. Peep peep… did you know Americans buy more than 700 million marshmallow Peeps during Easter? This makes Peeps the most popular nonchocolate Easter candy. 8. Americans consume more than 16 million jelly beans during this holiday. That is enough jelly beans to circle the globe not once, not twice, but three times. 9. Are you an ears, arms or tail person? Seventy-
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six percent of people eat the ears on the chocolate bunny first, 5 percent go for the feet and 4 percent for the tail. 10. During the holiday, more than 90 million chocolate bunnies, 91.4 billion eggs and 700 million Peeps are produced each year in the United States alone. 11. Next to Halloween, Easter is the biggest candy-consuming holiday of the year. Good thing they are almost six months apart, perfect for your yearly dentist check-ups! 12. An estimated $14.7 billion is spent in total for Easter in the US. 13. The Easter egg is said to symbolize and represent joy, celebration and new life. 14. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Christ; it is the oldest Christian holiday and one of the most important days of the year. 15. Half the states in the United States banned the dyeing of chicks on Easter; however, Florida recently overturned this law and now prevents the dyeing of all animals. 16. Not only did Florida overturn the dyeing of animals, but the state also held the largest Easter egg hunt, where 9,753 children searched for 501,000 eggs. 17. The White House of tradition of the Easter Egg Roll started back in 1878, with President
Rutherford B. Hayes! 18. Workers in Birmingham, who make the famous Cadbury Cream Egg, produce more than 1.5 million egg delights a year. 19. The idea of the Easter bunny giving candies and eggs is said to have originated in Germany during the middle ages. No matter how old you are or where you are in the world, Easter is a fun family tradition that never gets old. From the Easter egg hunts to the taking your first bite into that chocolate bunny, it is not only a special religious holiday that marks an end to Lent, but one that represents the resurrection of Christ, too. For those who aren’t so religious, Easter marks a long weekend, filled with fun.
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