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God” (Romans 14:12). A person is not prepared for the judgment until he has repented of his sins and accepted Jesus Christ as His Savior. The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (I John 1:9). Have you done that?
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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by RUTH HALL KENT
The Lehigh Township Historical Society recently held its annual basket social on April 8th at the Blue Mountain Fish & Game Association club hall on Wood Drive in Lehigh Township. The event was well attended and many people were winners! We would like to thank all of the people who came out to support the Society and participate in the event! Many thanks to those businesses and individuals who donated cash, gift cards or certificates and baskets of goodies to be raffled off! Next year's event will be held at the same location..pass the word. See the ad on Page 3 in this issue for our next big event on May 5th for a fun-filled day. More information can be found on the Lehigh Township Historical Society Facebook page or on our website: www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org The first Open House of 2018 will be held at the Historical Centre, 3811 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA (next to Indian Trail Park just east of Cherryville). Starting on Sunday, May 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, the historical museum will be open to the public
the first Sunday of each month through September. Stop by to see cool stuff from yesteryear! When you are doing your Spring Cleaning and come across old stuff, please check with us before you toss, you might have a neat item we can add to our collections. We are open on most Tuesday mornings from 9 am to Noon to receive donations Check out our Facebook page and website for more information about other upcoming events. Details about another event later in May can be found online or call the Historical Centre at 610440-0151 for more information. We hope to see you soon!
NCC to Offer Class on the Entrepreneur Mindset Submitted by KATHERINE NOLL
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One is never too young or too old to acquire the mindset of an entrepreneur. NCC will offer a workshop, The Entrepreneur Mindset, on May 7, from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., at its FAB LAB, Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem for anyone age 14 and over. Participants in the workshop will learn how to take any idea, whether it be a service or product, and nurture the entrepreneurial qualities to succeed by identifying problems and solutions. To enroll, visit www.northampton.edu/fablab. For more information, call 610-332-8665. The fee is $89. About Northampton Community College: With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a 4-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving more than 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 48 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 19, 2018
Barbara and Darrell Beers of Walnutport Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage Submitted by LAURIE J. PETERS-BEERS
The family of Darrell C. Beers and Barbara J. Beers of Walnutport joyfully announce the celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married February 15, 1958 at St. Paul's Union Church of Indianland with the Rev. Ray H. Klingaman performing the ceremony. Judy (Graver) Mack cousin of the bride and Jack Beers, brother of the groom were Maid of Honor and Best Man. The couple resides in Walnutport where they raised their four sons: Glenn of Slatington, Kevin of Midlothian, VA, Duane of Lehighton and Craig
of Breinigsville. They are the grandparents of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren that are the light of their lives. Mr. Beers is retired from (Pfizer) Harcros and Mrs. Beers is retired from the Palmerton Hospital in the x-ray department. In their retirement they enjoy their yearly trip to Florida Camp Inn and other trips with their motor home groups. They are lifelong members of Christ Church in Walnutport.
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Local Career and Technical Education Students Recognized For Plans After Graduation submitted by KATIE WALTER
On May 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, SkillsUSA Council will host the first ever “District 11 Signing Day” event, sponsored by Workforce Board Lehigh Valley. The event will promote the growing importance of Career and Technical Education and the essential role it plays in building a strong workforce in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Together with five Career and Technical Education (CTE) Schools, this program will recognize nearly 100 graduating students heading directly into the workforce with a full-time job secured in their trade, graduates attending post-secondary institutions to pursue studies related to their trade and those going into the Military. This event is being modeled after similar signing day programs for students receiving athletic scholarships. “We are very excited to be the lead sponsor for the first ever SkillsUSA Council Signing Day for 100 Career and Technical School graduates entering the workforce, college or Military,” said Nancy Dischinat, Executive Director of Workforce Board
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Lehigh Valley. “Nearly 35% of the students being recognized are skilled workers with careers in the making, now this is talent development at its finest!” Participating CTE Schools include: Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Career Institute of Technology Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Monroe Career & Technical Institute Upper Bucks County Technical School Signing Day will be held in the lower level auditorium in the rear of the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Building located at 555 Union Blvd., Allentown. The event is by invitation only. SkillsUSA Council is a 501(c)(3) committed to creating a world-class workforce, through professional development of local career and technical education students and partnerships with the local business community, to support local economic and community growth in the Greater Lehigh Valley.
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LCCC’S 15th Annual Foundation Scholarship Clay Shoot submitted by DENISE REIFINGER
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Lehigh Carbon Community College will host the 15th Annual LCCC Foundation Scholarship Clay Shoot on Friday, April 27, at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Coplay. The event is open to the public, and registrations are now being accepted. All tournament proceeds benefit need-based scholarships and grants for LCCC students. Event registration is $150 per individual participant. Entry includes 100 rounds of clay shooting, shells for the event, continental breakfast, awards, raffle and a buffet lunch, catered by Mission BBQ. Participants each receive a commemorative souvenir. The deadline for registration is April 20. The LCCC Foundation Scholarship Clay Shoot has provided more than $200,000 in Foundation scholarship funds to LCCC students over the past 13 years. For more information or to register for this event, including how to become a sponsor or participant, please contact Jane Wilchak by phone 610-799-1929, or at jwilchak@lccc.edu, or visit LCCC’s event page at www.lccc.edu/specialevents.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 3 • National Day of Prayer, 12 p.m. at St. John’s UCC, 15 S. 2nd St. Slatington. Join us for prayer for our nation. • Moms in Prayer, in conjunction with The National Day of Prayer, will hold a gathering to lift up our nation's children and schools. The event will be held on Thursday, May 3, 10:00-11:30am at Gospel Chapel, 1769 Newport Ave. Northampton. To register, contact Fawn, 610-393-3891. 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. • TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield, 5:30 p.m. 610-852-2976. • Al-Anon Family Group/ Growing in Hope, St. Peters Community Center, 177 Main Road, Lehighton 7 - 8 p.m. 570-657-6850 • 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 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • 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. WEDNESDAYS • 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 Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. • Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172. • Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading a weekly Bible study, at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Church Road, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm. 9/20-11/1 will feature "The Bible as Literature, then and now” • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol. 428 South 7th St. Lehighton, PA. Contact Carolee @ 610-377-5177. Free support for anyone impacted by an overdose. • TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-852-2136. THURSDAYS • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club,
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Don’t Be One of Those Homeowners Who Goes Over Budget on a Renovation submitted by ALAINA TWEDDALE
When Kelly Whalen demolished her built-in bookshelves as part of a living room DIY, she found it gave the room some much-needed space. Unfortunately, she also found a hidden subfloor made from asbestos(!) tiles. She hadn’t budgeted for a new subfloor — or for the removal of a toxic substance. Yikes. And there were more surprises.“When we pulled up the tiling, we found we also had to pull out two layers of wall paneling just to get to the edges of the room,”says the Exton, Penn., native. The paneling fix led to a need for new insulation and drywall. What started as a small project quickly ballooned — and so did Whalen’s expenses. Almost half of homeowners go over budget when doing a remodel, according to a report from home improvement site Houzz. A more alarming stat: Only one in five comes in under budget. Here’s how to be of them. #1 Reconsider DIY DIY is cheaper, right? Not necessarily, says
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Walnut St. Playground Holds Annual Egg Hunt submitted by ROBERT STETTNER
Under sunny skies, but breezy and chilly weather, the Walnut Street Playground Association, Slatington, held their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday March 24. Over 60 Slatington area children enjoyed hunting for over 1,700 candy filled plastic eggs placed throughout the playground. Over 60 prizes were given away to children who found specially marked prize eggs. The prizes included food coupons, gift certificates, passes, and toys. The
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12 Months of Home Improvement Projects source: www.bhg.com
Looking to improve your home? With today's economy, it makes sense to do careful planning in advance or to do some of the work yourself. That's why we've put together this list of easy home improvement projects for inspiration. Many of them are tied to a particular season, but others can be scheduled to your budget, your timeline, your weather, and your life.
January: Organize the Pantry
Kill two New Year's resolutions with one stone when you organize your kitchen pantry—and restock it with healthier foods. Designate an area for each of your most commonly used food groups, with the healthiest in easy reach. Label each area: • Healthful Snacks • Baking Supplies (dry ingredients in airtight containers, mixes, frostings, pie filling) • Easy Weeknight Meals (a week's worth of dinner fixings in sturdy bins, divided by meal with a focus on healthful ingredients) • General Food Storage (group food by type, such
February: Update Your Bathroom
You spend time every morning and evening in the bathroom. Why not make it look as stylish as the rest of your house? As long as the layout works, upgrading the surfaces and replacing fixtures can take the room to a whole new level. Here are some suggestions, including a few that are low-cost but high-impact: • Paint the walls with mold- and mildew-proof primers and paints. • Install new cabinet hardware for an instant visual impact. • Replace faucets and fixtures on the sink, tub, and shower. Choose stylish models in a popular finish such as satin nickel. • Upgrade towel bars, the toilet paper holder, and lighting fixtures to match. • Add a pop of color with towels, soaps, and candles.
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March: Install a Laminate Floor
Tired of looking at a scuffed-up floor? Cover that dull vinyl surface with glueless laminate planks. They're durable, budget-friendly, and easy to install by clicking them together. Plus, a new floor can be walked on the same day it's installed. Things to think about: • Laminate planks look like hardwood but are actually medium-density fiberboard (MDF) sandwiched between plastic laminate. • Glueless laminate planks are held together by tongue-and-groove construction. It's so easy to install that you and a helper can do a whole room in less than a day. • The assembled floor is glued together at the edges and floats on a thin foam pad—on top of the original floor. • Laminate is scratch- and stain-resistant but could be damaged if water seeps below the surface. You should check specific product information before choosing laminate for a bath.
April: Wash Your Windows
Your windows should be washed twice a year: spring (to remove grime left by winter weather) and fall (to wash away summer's pollen, insects, and more). Pick a cool, overcast day for best results. Here are some more tips to make your windows sparkle:
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May: Prep Your Deck for Entertaining
Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of the grilling season, which means you'll be spending lots of quality time outside. Start now to get your deck ready for a summer filled with fun outdoor meals and entertaining. Here are some tips for creating a party-worthy space: • Clean, repair, and stain your deck if it needs it. • Use furniture and accessories to create separate zones for grilling, dining, and lounging. • Make your deck feel more private by adding a water feature to drown out background noise. • Build a pergola to create shade and add interest. • Give your deck a warm glow with inexpensive hanging lights. • Add container gardens filled with colorful flowers. Continued on page 14
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June: Refresh a Room with Paint
Late spring is a great time to paint inside because you can leave windows and doors open for ventilation. If you're planning to put your house on the market, use neutrals. If not, think about experimenting with color (remembering that paint often dries darker or brighter than the swatches). And remember: Prep is everything. Here are some tips: • Wash walls with a low-phosphate household cleaner to remove grime, grease, and dust. This step
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July: Organize Your Garage
Whether you need to clear out a corner or revamp the entire garage, it's time to organize the space your car calls home. Here's how to get started. • Set your priorities. Are you creating room to park a second car, store your outdoor gear, or add a workshop? Your end goal determines what you need to do. • Sort through your stuff. Just as you would do with a closet, decide what you want to keep, what you can give away, and what should be recycled or discarded. • Store items in zones based on your interests (e.g., gardening tools and supplies). Cabinets, shelves, pegboard, hooks, and labels will help you
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keep items organized and easy to find. • Get rid of the junk. Make sure that items that should not go in the landfill (e.g., chemicals, tires) are disposed of in an appropriate manner.
August: Paint Your Home Exterior
Take advantage of August's warm, dry days to paint the outside of your house. The average exterior paint job lasts 10 years, but you have to do it right. The key to a quality exterior paint job is in the prep. Here are some tips: • Give the exterior of your house a good cleaning to remove loose paint and dirt. • Use a paint scraper, putty knife, or wire brush to remove peeling paint. • Replace rotten wood. • Prime any bare wood with a stain-blocking exterior primer. • Fill cracks with high-quality, exterior, paintable caulk. Let dry. • Apply two coats of high-quality, exterior latex paint.
September: Get Your Home Ready for Winter
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October: Install a Tile Backsplash
Give your kitchen a stylish focal point by installing a tile backsplash. (Begin the project soon and you'll easily be done before Thanksgiving.) Here's how to get started:
• Figure out how much of the wall the new backsplash will cover. Take the dimensions with you when shopping for tile. • Visit a tile showroom or home center to view samples. Four-inch-square tiles are the most common choice, but you may want to consider rectangular subway tiles or mosaic tiles. • Choose colors that go with semipermanent components (e.g,. cabinets) rather than something that is easily changed (such as curtains). • Decide on a design. Keep your backsplash dimensions in mind since some patterns will fit better than others. • Buy more tile than you think you'll need to account for waste and mistakes. • Decide whether you'll install the backsplash yourself or hire someone to do it. The more complex the design, the more sense it makes to bring in a pro.
November: Add Character
Whether you live in a suburban split level or a Queen Anne Victorian, architectural trim helps define a room's style. Adding new trim (also known as molding) or painting what you've already got is relatively fast and inexpensive. Here are some options: • Paint all the trim throughout the house the same
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color to create a unified look. • Within a room, paint all of the trim the same color unless you want to emphasize an element (such as an antique fireplace mantel). • Replace builder-grade base molding with taller custom-looking base trim. • Add crown molding in the living room for an elegant, high-end look. • Install wainscoting or a chair rail in a dining room, formal living room, or foyer.
December: Clean Out Your Closets
Late winter is the perfect time to clean out your closets and other storage spaces. That way you can donate clothing and other items to get year-end tax deductions. Here are some tips for successful decluttering: • Work on one closet at a time or the task will get overwhelming. • Divide all items into four categories: keep, donate, recycle, and toss. • Keep clothing only if it fits, you've worn it in the last year, and the style is current or timeless. • Keep other items only if you love them (e.g., photos or collectibles), you've used them in the past year, and they're worth the space they take up in your house.
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#1 Minor Bathroom Remodel
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out the door, re-glaze it for a like-new finish. Cost: $300 to $400. Remove dated wall coverings and apply a fresh coat of paint. For damaged walls, spray-on texture provides quick coverage. Replace old shower doors or remove them to add the illusion of space. NOTE: ROI values and remodeling costs are subject to change.
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Average return at resale: 100 percent The average homeowner spends about $3,502 for landscaping and $1,465 on a designer, according to the American Nursery Landscape Association. Not sure where to start? Local garden centers often offer free design services, or ask the neighbors what works for them. Sod costs about 30 to 35 cents a square foot, so a 5,000 sq. ft. yard would cost about $1,500 to sod. Budget for delivery fee if you buy less than 1,000 sq. ft. of sod. A splash of color at the front of the house is an eye-catching plus. For maximum impact, use one color and vary the height of plants. If your doorway is overwhelmed by greenery, get out the shears. Replace overgrown shrubbery with flowering foundation plants, mixing heights and colors for dramatic effect. A charming focal point like a walkway and fountain adds major value to your property. Roll a sealant on flagstones for a permanent wet look that enhances the color.
#3 Minor Kitchen Remodel
Average return at resale: 98.5 percent A minor kitchen remodel averages $14,913 for $14,691 at resale, a recoup rate of 98.5 percent. Do
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a minor remodel when your kitchen needs a cosmetic update and not a drastically different floor plan. A $15,000 kitchen update covers 30 feet of refacing for cabinets and drawers, a new wall oven, cooktop, sink and fixtures, laminate countertops and resilient flooring. Put recessed lights 3’ to 5’ apart on center and 18" from cabinets to light the countertops. Running the lights between two joists is easier than running through the joists. If your home is worth more than $500,000, go with stone or trendy glass countertops. Cover old vinyl with floor leveler so the pattern doesn’t bleed through.You can’t put a second layer of vinyl on if the subfloor is below-grade concrete. Brighten up the kitchen by sanding and painting existing cabinets. It's much less expensive than buying new ones. Add decorator detail without the cost by changing drapes and window molding.
#4 - Exterior Improvements
(Vinyl Siding, Paint, Updated Front Entry) Average return at resale: 95.5 percent The average national cost to replace 1,250 sq. ft. of vinyl siding: $7,239. Average return: $6,914, with a recoup rate of 95.5 percent.
A gallon of paint covers 400 sq. ft. of house. Paint color cards take the guesswork out of choosing the right color combination for doors, trim and siding. If your house was painted before 1978, test for lead before sanding or scraping. Upscale, fiber-cement siding costs $10,393 and returns $10,771 at resale, an even better recoup rate of 103.6 percent If you need columns to hold up a pergola, purchase the load-bearing type. Fiberglass composite columns are popular and durable. Check salvage yards for unique historic columns. For an updated look, remove old awnings from windows and doors. Swap damaged wrought-iron railings for real wood supports for a more inviting entry. Give a bare, charmless porch a dramatic makeover by adding a pergola and columns.
#5 Attic Bedroom Conversion
Average return at resale: 93.5 percent The average attic bedroom in a two- or threebedroom house costs $39,188 and returns $36,649 at resale. The best recoup rate is in the West: 105 percent; worst is in the Midwest: 82 percent. Continued on page 20
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That price includes a 15 x 15 ft. bedroom, a 5 x 7 ft. bath with shower, a 15 ft. dormer, four windows and a closet. Add attic insulation to lower your utility bills. Making sure the foil vapor barrier is installed down toward the ceiling to prevent moisture from seeping up. Check the US Department of Energy website to see the right level of insulation for your area. Can your existing HVAC system handle the load of another room? If not, factor in the cost of a second unit. A solar-powered attic fan is an efficient way to save on cooling costs. The attic fan exhausts heat from above your home and is powered by a solar cell on the roof.
#6 Major Bathroom Remodel
Average return at resale: 93.2 percent A major bathroom remodel involves expanding an existing 5x7 ft. bathroom, relocating and replacing the tub and toilet and adding designer sinks and faucets, a linen closet, lighting, a ceramic tile floor and exhaust fan for a cost of $26,052, which brings in $24,286 at resale. Start at the bottom. Replace old floors with fresh
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tile in ceramic or stone for a solid payoff. Buy extra tiles in case you break any during installation. Set some tiles aside at the end of the job for future repairs. Give an old vanity a facelift with a new countertop for a clean, fresh look buyers will love. Use eye-fooling tricks to make a small bath look larger. A new pedestal sink is a smart replacement for an old cabinet. The smaller footprint gives the illusion of space.
#7 Major Kitchen Remodel
Average return at resale: 91 percent A complete kitchen remodel in a midrange home averages $43,862 and returns $39,920 at resale. That price buys 30 ft. of cabinets, an island, laminate countertops, stainless sink, wall oven, cook top, vinyl flooring and appliances. If your home’s value rises and your kitchen’s finishes don’t, do a major remodel rather than small fix-ups. Budget 10 to 15 percent of your home’s value remodeling the kitchen. Kitchens feel bigger when there are fewer obstacles. Remiove over-counter cabinets and make countertops truly useful by creating an eating bar. An eat-in kitchen is a big plus. Try adding a deluxe touch with a built-in banquet, bench and designer pillows. Local granite dealers that sell (or even give away) remnants then charge for cuts and installation can be a bargain option if you need 8 feet or less of countertop. Planning to sell? Stick with neutral colors for walls and window treatments. Remodeling to please yourself? Choose colors you love. Tin ceiling tiles make an affordable, custom backsplash. Put your home in the best light. Perk up a dark kitchen with French doors that’ll let the sun shine in.
#8 Deck, Patio or Porch Addition
Average return at resale: 90.3 percent Adding a 16x20 ft. pressure-treated wood deck with a simple pattern costs about $11,000. At resale, you’ll get about $10,000 of that back, a recoup rate of 90 percent. Add eye-appeal with decorative planters on the front porch, patio and decks. Give a courtyard an impressive entry with an inviting gate, lighting and mature plantings. Small improvements will have a big impact at closing. Use bold plantings to emphasize features, or to distract the eye from flaws. Run-down stairs lower your profit margin, so make sure porch railings are safe and attractive. Camouflage unattractive air conditioning units with a wooden trellis. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 19, 2018
In the West, the recoup rate reaches nearly 100 percent, but it falls to 83 percent in the South.
#9 Basement Remodel
Average return at resale: 90.1 percent The average basement remodel costs just over $51,051 and returns $46,010, so you’ll recoup about 90 percent of the cost. What do you get for $51,051? A 20 x 30 entertaining area with wet bar, a 5x8 bath, recessed lighting and a laminate floor. Remember when finishing walls, you should keep your drywall panels a half-inch away from concrete floors, so they don’t absorb moisture. Always fix flooding problems first. Add French drains, bigger gutters or re-slope the yard to keep water out. Test to make sure the fixes work before investing time or materials in a basement. Want just the wet bar? Buy 10 linear feet of cabinets, a laminate countertop, a stainless steel
drop-in bar sink and an under-counter refrigerator for about $2,500. Cover concrete floors with an easy-to-install modular subfloor so floors won’t be cold. Add carpet squares with a traction backing for an amazing transformation. In the West, basement remodels return 108 percent of cost, in the Midwest, 73 percent.
#10 Replacement Windows
Average return at resale: 89.6 percent Replacing ten 3x5 ft. windows runs about $9,700. On average nationally, you’ll get back $8,700 when you sell, a recoup rate of nearly 90 percent. Big city window replacements pay off. The average homeowner recoups more than she spends on replacement windows in San Francisco, Seattle, Orlando, Miami, Chicago, NYC and Boston. For hot climates, there’s low-e glass that reflects heat. And for maximum efficiency, add argon gas inside the pane to prevent heat and cold transference within the window. Replacing windows doesn’t pay in all hot climates. You’ll recoup only 62 percent of your cost in the Las Vegas desert.
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The average family room addition costs $54,464 and adds $45,458 at resale, a recoup rate of 83 percent. The highest recoup rates occur in high-cost Western markets. A sunroom counts in the home’s square footage only when the room is heated and cooled for yearround use. A sunroom adds value only in upscale neighborhoods. It won’t bring in higher bids in lower-end neighborhoods. An addition shouldn’t be obvious. Make sure it has an open transition. A wider interior doorway and more substantial steps visually connect the addition to the rest of the house.
#12 Bonus Room Updates
Average return at resale: 72.8 percent Converting a 12x12 ft. bonus room into a home office costs on average $13,143 and brings in $9,569 at closing. If you’re selling, know your target market and decorate to please them. Families use bonus rooms differently than empty-nesters and singles. Add electric outlets for your computer and recessed lights. Kitchen cabinets or bookshelves
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#13 Living Room Updates - Decor
Average return at resale: 66 percent It costs around $1,350 for staging and updating living room decor with new light switches, outlet covers, floor registers, crown molding, chair rails and drapes, plus fresh flowers and accessories. Details add dollars. Crown molding gives a room a crisp, clean finish that buyers love. Choose molding that complements window trim and floorboards. Prices start at around $1.40 per linear foot. Shift furniture away from the walls to make living rooms feel larger and more contemporary. Create a seating area around a feature you want buyers to notice, like a dramatic fireplace. If you’re staging your home to sell, don’t move excess furniture and clutter into the garage. Rent
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#14 Bedroom Updates
Average return at resale: 52 percent Cost for new lighting will vary from $100 - $500. For a romantic design touch, swap the old light fixture for a small chandelier. The formula for sizing a chandelier: Room width + Room length in feet chandelier diameter in inches. When doing dry wall repair, less really is more. Using as little joint compound as possible makes it easier to even out the surface when sanding later. Scale your window treatments to your room size. Cost to rent wallpaper steamer: $20; new bedding and window treatments: $300. Hardwood floors are hotter than ever. Pull up worn carpeting and refinish old floors to let the wood shine. Sanding hardwoods is physically demanding and if you do it wrong, you ruin the floor. Hire a pro to do the sanding and then do your own staining and sealing to save money. Cost $1 to $1.50 a foot. Fill carpet tack holes with Color Putty.
#15 Living Room Updates - Walls and Floors
Average return at resale: 40 percent For only $25, freshen the living room walls with a coat of paint in a light, neutral color. And don't overlook the trim — brighten it with a high-gloss white paint and caulk any open seams between the molding and ceiling and baseboard and wall. On average, quality hardwood flooring ranges from $3-$8 per square foot. For a 200 square foot area, expect to spend about $1,200 if you install it yourself. Tack on another $3 per square foot if you have it professionally installed. Sanding hardwoods is physically demanding. Make a mistake and you ruin the floor. Hire a pro to sand and then do your own staining and sealing to save money. Cost is $1 to $1.50 a foot. Fill carpet tack holes with Color Putty®. If you have carpet in the living room, either have it professionally cleaned ($100-$150) or replaced if it's torn, stained or has an unrelenting odor (on average $10-$30 per square foot). Always test popcorn ceilings for asbestos before you start (find an accredited lab at The National Institute of Standards and Technology. Asbestos was used in textured paints manufactured before 1977. Buy a new wood or stone mantel for as little as $500.
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’S ISS EN KARRICH IM DAAL 1. 'S iss en Karrich im Daal bei der alt Busch; Der Blatz is der schennscht graad do rum, Sie meent, Oh sie meent so viel zu mir, Die alt Karrich do in dem Daal. Refrain (after each verse): Oh, kummt, kummt, kummt, kummt Kummt zu der Karrich am grosse Weg Oh, kummt zu der Karrich im Daal; Sie meent, Oh sie meent so viel zu mir Die alt Karrich do in dem Daal. 2. Wie lieb uff en Sunndaag Mariye, Wann die Bell schallt do in dem Daal; Sie rufft die Kinner un die Eldre,
Zu der Karrich do in dem Daal. 3. Drum rum legt en Hof schee un ruhich, Wu so friedlich schloft die Gemee, Die darrich die Yaahre sin gange, In die Karrich do in dem Daal. 4. Wann mir warre endlich gerufe, Legt uns in der Hof, hot es Schnee, Odder bliehe die Blumme in Friehyaahr, An die Karrich do in dem Daal. -Author unknown THERE'S A CHURCH IN THE VALLEY (A translation of the Dutch) 1. There's a church in the valley by the old woods; The place is the prettiest around here, It means, oh it means, so much to me, The old church here in the valley. Chorus (after each verse): Oh, come, come, come, come, Come to the church at the big road Oh, come to the church in the valley; It means, oh it means, so much to me The old church here in the valley. 2. How lovely on a Sunday morning,
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To the trees where the wild flowers bloom; Where the parting hymn will be chanted, We will weep by the side of the tomb. 3. How sweet on a clear Sunday morning, To list to the clear ringing bell; Its tones so sweetly are calling, Oh, come to the church in the vale.
When the bell rings here in the valley; It calls the children and parents, To the church here in the valley. 3. Around it is a cemetery nice and quiet, Where so peacefully the congregation sleeps, Those who through the years have gone, To the church here in the valley. 4. When we finally are called, Lay us in the cemetery if it has snow, Or if the flowers are blooming in the spring, At the church here in the valley. THE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD (Original version of the Gospel Song) 1. There's a church in the valley by the wildwood, No lovelier spot in the dale; No place is so dear to my childhood As the little brown church in the vale. Refrain (after each verse): Come to the church in the wildwood, Oh, come to the church in the vale; No spot is so dear to my childhood As the little brown church in the vale.
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Pit Bull Terrier Mix Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut with White Adult • Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) Male • Neutered • Shots Up to Date Not Good with Cats • Good with Dogs McDreamy is a big hunk of burning love. He is a 2 year old terrier mix who came to the shelter as a stray. Everyone kept saying how handsome he is and therefore he was given a name to match his lover boy status. McDreamy is a big boy who is very active and will need someone willing to work on some manners (e.g., leash walking, not jumping up to give big slobbery kisses). He seems to like other dogs but no kitties for him because he likes to chase them A LOT. He is very strong so no small children for his ideal home. If you're looking to add a love boat into your life then come meet McDreamy! Adult dog adoptions include - spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, 4dx, fecal, and flea preventative. Puppy adoptions include - spay/neuter, vaccines including boosters, microchip, fecal, and flea preventative Adoptions are held every Saturday from 10am3pm at our shelter (1049 Macarthur Road in Whitehall across the street from the old Lehigh Valley Dairy) For more information please email us at pk. dogadoptions@gmail.com Applications can be downloaded at www. lvpeaceablekingdom.info All adoptions must be completed in person - we are unable to ship or transport dogs.
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PK.dogadoptions@gmail.com 1049 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, PA 18052 (610) 432-2532 ext.3 http://www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info/ FOR DOGS ...Potential adopters will need to complete the Canine Application which requires landlord reference or proof of home ownership along with vet reference and a non family personal reference. Some instances may require a home inspection. We require a meet and greet with all household members and resident dogs present at the shelter. The adoption fees are $150 to $350 ($150 for senior dogs, $225 for adults, $300 for puppies six months to one year, $350 for puppies under six months, $275 for bonded pairs).
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not know, but the original gospel song was written by William S. Pitts. And the origin of the song according to tradition: During a stagecoach ride to visit his fiancée in Fredericksburg, Iowa, the stage stopped at Bradford and allowed Pitts time to wander the area and enjoy the woodlands. Pitts found particular beauty in a wooded valley formed by the Cedar River. While viewing the spot, Pitts envisioned a church building there and could not seem to ease the vision from his mind. Returning to his home in Wisconsin, he wrote "The Church in the Wildwood" for his own sake, eventually saying of its completion, "only then was I at peace with myself." By 1862 Pitts was married, and he and his wife moved to Fredericksburg to be near her elderly parents. He was surprised upon his return to the area to find a church being erected where he had imagined it five years before. The building was even being painted brown, because that was the least expensive color of paint to be found. [Just as red was the choice color for barns in our area – for the
same reason.] During the winter of 1863-64, Pitts taught a singing class at Bradford Academy. He had his class sing the song at the dedication of the new church in 1864. This was the first time the song was sung by anyone apart from Pitts himself. (Wikipedia article.) To this day that “Little Brown Church” still stands in the town of Bradford and is even open for tours.] [Special thanks to Alice Spayd for providing the Dutch version and its translation.]
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Slatington Woman’s Club - April 2018
Jillian Olewine
The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Jillian Olewine of Slatington has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for April. Jillian is the daughter of Melissa Williams and Jonathan Olewine and lives in Slatington; she has a sister, Jessica. Her activities include student council, serving as Vice President, SADD, National Junior Honor Society, and Leo Lions Club, serving as treasurer. Jessica has also been involved in soccer, basketball, and track and field. She has received recognition in several areas, including honorable mention for soccer, making the 2nd team for soccer twice, and honorable mention for basketball. She has been named Bulldog Athlete of the Year twice, Blue Ridge Track and Field Athlete of the Week, Times News Female Track and Field Athlete of the Year, and has been selected as the Girls’ Soccer Scholar Athlete. In addition, Jillian enjoys baking, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans include attending Misericordia University to major in occupational therapy while being a member of the track and field team. Congratulations, Jillian!
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St. Peter’s UMC Events submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT
They will be back! The Jacobs Brothers Concert scheduled for Saturday April 7th, was postponed due to transportation problems. Please watch for more information as to their new date. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. The clothing give away at St. Peter’s is getting closer to announcing its Grand Opening Date. The ministry will now be called “The Redeemers Closet” and will be at a permanent location of 4019 Main St. Slatedale, in the Salem UM church building. More information as to the grand opening, etc. will be made soon. Helping Hands Community Center, a ministry of St. Peters UMC located at Main and Chestnut St in Parryville continues to host Lifetree Café on Saturday evenings from 5pm-6pm. The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. The Community Center is also available for area groups to use. For more information or to schedule use please contact St. Peters UMC office at 610-767-6233. Spring is in the air and so are the UMW Senior Luncheons. Come out on Wednesday, April 18th, from 11:30 – 1PM for an enjoyable meal and fellowship. A Love donation is accepted.
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St. Peter’s Church of Emerald 610-767-6233 Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m., AWANA 6 p.m. Bible Study Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed. 7 p.m.
Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school held for all ages at 9am. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:00am. Communion is observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. AWANA is at 6PM and Youth group at 7:30PM. Bible Study is held Monday mornings at 11am. Wednesday night Bible Study on at 7PM. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com.
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Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m.
Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.
Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
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Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m.
Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com
Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 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
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 10:45 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 & 10:15 a.m.
Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 10 a.m.
Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.
Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 484-547-8335 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 9 & 10:45 a.m. SS 9 & 10:45 a.m.
Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m.
First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m.
Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m.
Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.
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Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 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 8:30 a.m. Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 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. Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m. Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m. Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m. Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m.
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Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m.
Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.
Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (HA)
St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m. 1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/Holy Communion 1st Tuesday 10 a.m. Quiet Communion Sunday Church School-Ages 3 through grade 6, 10:45 a.m. through May 28, 2017
Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. People’s E.C. Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 12 p.m. Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m. Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. 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. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 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.
St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 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. St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., Awana 6p.m. Bible Study Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed 7 p.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed., 7 p.m. St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m. St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m.
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Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m. United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m. Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 Sat. - Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. W 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 Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton W - 10:30 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. KEY: W–Worship, SS–Sunday School, N–Nursery, HA–Handicapped Accessible, BS–Bible Study, SG–Study Group
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Mother’s Day Tea Party submitted by WANDA KALUSKY
May 5, Mother’s Day Tea Party, “a Time to Remember”, Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, 1 p.m. a vintage bridal show in our sanctuary, followed by a tea party in our social room, bring wedding, bridesmaid, flower girl or mother of the bride or groom dresses, or any photo albums or wedding memorabilia you may have, prizes awarded for the best tea party hat, please call and let us know you are attending 610842-4781
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Atlas Cement Memorial Museum Opening Soon submitted by SALLY MADDEN
The Atlas Cement Memorial Museum, located at 1401 Laubach Ave. in Northampton will be opening on May 13 for the summer. The museum is open the second and fourth Sunday, May thru September from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call borough hall at 610-262-2576.
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The Slatington Public Library’s preschool story hour ended it’s six week spring session on Tuesday April 10th. The theme of the program was making new friends. Our three wonderful facilitators, Deb Barhight, Lynne Fedorcha and Hali Kuntz introduced
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For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com Come join us for Arts Night at the Slatington Public Library. The library is hosting the Woman’s Club of Slatington’s annual arts contest on Monday, April 23rd at 7:00pm. Art work will be on display, winners of the contest will be announced, there will be entertainment and light refreshments will be available. The book club meets on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is May 7th. New members are always welcome. May’s book is “A Spool of Blue Thread”, by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book are available at the library. The topic for the Diabetes lecture for April is “Lowering the Cost of Diabetes.” It will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. sponsors the Diabetes series. Past lectures can be watched on youtube through links from the library’s home page. 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 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.
Lehigh Furnace Sunday School will be having its Annual Country Sunday with the Haas Family on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Lehigh Furnace Sunday School during its regular 9:30 worship service. Address is 4476 Main Street Slatington, which is approx. one mile west of Slatedale. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy bluegrass/gospel/country music.
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Pictured from left to right: Committee members Jean and Ken Zellner, Kim Bentz; Award recipients Mackenzie Rosenberger and Brian Mahoney; and family members Chris and Bill Hankee, Deborah Romig.
LCCC Awards Scholarships from the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund submitted by DENISE REIFINGER
Two Lehigh Carbon Community College students were presented with a total of $3,500 in scholarship awards from the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund at a luncheon provided by LCCC’s Foundation on April 3. Students selected exemplified a high degree of scholarship, friendship, leadership and service. The scholars were joined by guests and members of the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund (KHMF) board of directors. In addition to the awards, a donation of $500 was given to the LCCC Foundation. Brian Mahoney of Neffs received the 2017 Krysta Hankee Leadership Award. Mahoney’s award was presented by Kim Bentz, director of sales and marketing at Pacesetter Enterprises and KHMF vice president.
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He is a full-time student at LCCC working toward a career in Occupational Therapy, and his $2,000 award will be used as needed to address his educational needs. Also recognized at the award luncheon was Mackenzie Rosenberger of Jim Thorpe. Rosenberger is a dual enrollment student taking classes as a senior at Jim Thorpe High School and a freshman at LCCC. She received a $1,500 educational grant presented by Jean Zellner, KHMF Scholarship selection committee member, and will use her award as needed to advance her education at LCCC. These scholarships are given in memory of Krysta Hankee, daughter of Bill and Chris Hankee and sister of Kyle Hankee. Krysta lived in the Lehigh Valley most of her life and took classes at LCCC. She graduated from New York University in 2007. A few months after beginning her short career at Triangle Equities in Whitestone, N.Y., she collapsed in a gym and passed away a few days later. The Hankee family is proud of these scholars for exemplifying many of the same community-focused traits found in Krysta. For more information about LCCC’s scholarships, visit www.lccc.edu. Applications for the Krysta Hankee LCCC award will be open February 2019. To apply for the Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund, visit www. krystahankeememorialfund.org/. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 19, 2018
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Indoor Flea Market: April 21 at the Franklin Twp. Fire Co., 2440 Fairyland Rd. Kitchen open, bake sale, and Chinese auction. Reserve table with payment 610-377-2015. (4/19)
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Transplanted Native New Yorker Senior (Walnutport) Hi!! My name is Bob, I've lived in PA for 23 years, I'm 75 years young, 5'3”, 140 lbs in great shape. I don't look a day older than 62. I've been told I look like a younger Willie Nelson. I'm looking for a thin, petite woman, who like me, doesn't look her actual age; to live in my home with me, who's financially secure (not rich), who can hang in for the long haul, also open to the idea of possibly moving to a warmer climate. I know there's someone out there for us both, so why not give me a chance? BYE 610-7670678. (4/19)
Garage Sale, Rain or shine, Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st… Make an offer...must go ... moving sale. Household goods, tools, holiday decorations, camping equipment, linens, sandblaster, so much assortment... must see. 386 Long Lane Road Walnutport (Treichlers area) 8AM until 3PM (4/19) Girl Scout Troop 8635: Chicken BBQ Fundraiser, April 27th 4:30pm-6:30pm Pre Order Only $12. Hope Lutheran Church, Chicken/Pork. Call Stacy 610-7395920 (4/19) October 5, 6 & 7 bus trip to Dresden, Ohio. Includes most meals, wine tour and other sites. Fun and games on the bus. $450 p/p Call 610-298-2328 (4/19) All You Can Eat Soup Sampler - Salem UMC will host this soup sampler as a fund raiser for the Bath Food Pantry on April 21, 2018 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. 8 to 10 varieties of home made soups, salad, breads, beverages and desserts. Advance tickets needed. Call George at 610-438-0881 or email dfelker85@gmail.com for tickets. Cost is $8.00 adults $4.00 children - under 3 free. Church located at 1067 Blue Mountain Drive, Danielsville, PA (4/19)
Help Wanted Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel: Trailer Mechanics Wanted, Perform all aspects of trailer diagnostics and repairs. Federal Inspections. Brakes, Lights and Suspension work. Body work, Roof and panel replacements. Welding and Fabrication skills helpful. Hydraulic knowledge helpful. Refrigeration knowledge also helpful. Must have own hand tools. Pre employment physical and drug screen required. Call Tim at 610-395-0371 x422 (5/3) $15 Per Hour paid training: Telephone work, no cold calling, no experience needed. Hourly plus commission. EOE Call Jo: 610-2669068 (4/19) Landscape Laborer Needed: PLEASE READ ALL QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE APPLYING WE DO NOT CUT GRASS.Full time/Seasonal help needed. Able to work M-F 8-10 hours per day. Reliable & dependable to show up daily. Valid & clean driver’s license. Any experience with landscape equipment helpful but not necessary to apply. Contact Paulette @psaturf.com or call the office 610-760-2895 (4/19)
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Singe White Female, 76 years old, Blonde hair, Blue eyes, 132 lbs, looking for a nice looking man 65-76. Likes doing things together, walking, honest and trustworthy, hope we are good for each other. Call 610-390-3111. (4/19) Hope to meet a gentleman & a lover boy. Would you like to meet a cougar? I’m 77 years young; I hope you will travel with me. Call 484-554-8421. (4/19)
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Real Estate For Rent Commercial Warehouse Available: 18 Seventh St. Slatington. 10,400 sq ft with inside and outside loading docks. Ideal for manufacturing, warehouse, and automotive. Triple Net lease rate: $1975 per month. Sale price: $297,000. Owner financing available to qualified applicants. Call Malcolm at 610-909-6348 (5/3) Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 732-309-9671. (12/20/18)
Services Available ABZOLUTE ENTZ. A-Z Chimneys, built, cleaned, repaired, relined! New Stoves, etc. 570-325-5727 (5/17/18) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988. (12/20/18) WASKO IRON WORKS Iron Railings * Porch Columns Ornamental & Miscellaneous Iron Works Concrete & Clay Bird Baths Lawn Ornaments * Religious Figurines 5158 Spring Mill Road Whitehall, PA. (along Route 145) 610-597- 5510 (8/17)
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NCC Offers Class in Building a Box Guitar submitted by KATHERINE NOLL
Cigar boxes can be more than a container for cigars. Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer a class in making a new type of Luthier guitar, a cigar box guitar, on Monday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., at NCC's Fab Lab, at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem. Participants will build a four-string tenor instrument complete with a pickup, and a cigar box amplifier to plug the guitar into. The fee is $185. To enroll, call 610-332-8665 or visit www.northampton. edu/fablab.
NCC Offers Brand New Electrify Your Acoustic Guitar or Ukulele Class submitted by MIA ROSSI
Northampton Community College wants to help people turn up the noise on their acoustic guitar or ukulele. Acoustic performance often requires more volume than what an acoustic guitar can produce on its own. In this class, you will install a
professional grade acoustic end pin preamp and under saddle pick up, which will allow you to plug into an amplifier or sound system. Let’s amplify the acoustics! To enroll, please visit the course catalog at www. northampton.edu/fablab or call 610-332-8665. The class is held at the Fab Lab on Fowler Family Southside Center in Bethlehem on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. View Online: http://northampton.meritpages. com/news/NCC-Offers-Brand-New-Electrify-YourAcoustic-Guitar-or-Ukulele-Class/3178
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Roosevelt Democratic Club 3980 Mt. View Drive (Route 946), Danielsville *Doors open 11:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. *Winners drawn at 3:15 p.m. (Do Not Need to be Present to Win)
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warning sign for inferior construction quality or subpar building materials. A bid worth reviewing should include a line item for every charge. “‘Everything’ means every detail, from [the] exact kind of sink fixture to brand of roof shingles,” says Dean Bennett, president of Dean Bennett Design and Construction in Castle Rock, Colo. Even the color of the outlets in each room should be included in the bid, he adds. Takeaway: The more detail that’s in the bid, the more likely you’ll come in on budget. #3 Map Out the Project Step by Step (So You Don't Miss Anything) So, you’re planning to put up a backsplash. What do you need to put into your budget? The tile and adhesive, right? And that’s about it? Try again. Big project or small, the more detailed your plan, the better prepared you’ll be for both the expected and unexpected costs that can (more like will) arise. When estimating the cost of your project, consider the large expenses, like that tile and adhesive, but also remember the little items like sales tax, delivery charges, shipping charges, the float, caulking, cleaning materials, and more. For bigger projects,
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you’ll need to estimate engineering costs, interest costs, permit fees, and sewer and water tap fees, says Bennett. The more you can plan to expect, the better. Takeaway: Don’t forget the “small” costs. Like pennies, they might not seem like much at first, but they sure do add up. #4 Know Where You're Willing to Cut Corners — and Where You're Going to Invest Before setting a project budget, consider what features are most important to you. When it comes to allocating funds, ancillary desires should take second place to your overall project goals. If, for example, your primary goal is to expand your cabinet space, how vital are custom cabinets or high-end finishes to that goal? “If you’re … OK with using stock sizes, you can save about 20% to 30% on your budget,” says Stone. So if your bottom line is to increase kitchen storage space, stay on budget by sticking with stock cabinets instead of paying more for custom. On the flip side, if your goal is to gain more glam than storage space, custom cabinets may be where you want to splurge. Takeaway: Let your goals drive your budget decisions. #5 Pad Your Budget “For any large renovation, you have to plan for the unexpected,” says Stone.You could open a wall
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and find electrical work needs to be done.You could find that your chosen tile is on back order and your second choice comes at a higher cost. Stone suggests building a 10% buffer into the budget. Some experts suggest more — up to 25% for those with older homes. According to Stone, that cash cushion is used more often than not. When the unexpected does arise, it can pay to keep a level head.“Even if you feel pressed for time, give yourself at least 24 hours to make an unexpected decision,” says Stone. When people are reaching their threshold for how long and to what degree they’ve had their house torn apart, “they rush into a decision,” she says. “They regret it almost 100% of the time.” Takeaway: Pad your budget for the unexpected — and don’t rush decisions.
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By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Lehigh Township bills,” Trexler said. “That was Board of Supervisors reached by law. He also a consensus something I just did.” regarding the said the situation The board explored mailing of tax involved at their Jan. 9 bills having collectiontwo different issues, the meeting, resolving Berkheimer Tax Innovations of per capita taxes an area of concern and send the envelopes, stuff the physical stuffing of the and faced at their last that the board the company but since envefew meetings. could not consoli- lopes. The board passed date the bills, the “To my knowledge, board dismissed compensate townshipa motion to that option. every tax collector That left them tax collec- ther tor Mary Louise to ei- I’ve never in the area stuffs them. compensate Trexler heard of a tax rate of $3,718 Trexler a fixed service for the not collector or have office to combine and stuff tax bills—per staff carry said. stuffing them.” Backenstoe it out. “I will tell capita and real estate taxes—pending Board of Supervisors tonight, I don’t you as I sit here Town- man ship Solicitor know if there’s ChairDarryl David a research of whether Backenstoe’s cern about Snover voiced con- regulation that requires the compensate beyond it is legal to is legally whether the township collector to stuff the envelope.”tax However, allowed the collector’s set salary. Trexler in additionto compensate confident Backenstoe said he is that the township’s to her salary. The motion comes “If we told the township after Trexler additionalentertain the notion of collector is required to collect tax capita taxes, saying per compensation in 2017 that she would not for the that the tax collector for something that nance is “clear on its face” ordistuffing the tax be sending and was traditionally that done in the past, Trexler must collect per minutes from bills, according to does that capita the taxes by law, constitute a change meeting. Trexler board’s Dec. 12 the compensation despite her being in that would fall told otherwise. that she is not said she was told outside “The law is pretty per capita taxesrequired to collect low?” of what the law would alSnover asked. township tax collectorclear that a lopes, as she has or stuff the envehas a statBackenstoe said done he didn’t have utory duty to collect occupation“I’m not obligated in the past. a concrete answer and to stuff the would have to find out what is allowed Continued on page 3
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By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Northampton cil, the approval of Planning Commission Borough plans is contingent the three association, absolutely. recommended conditional upon mulAll sewer will be approval for tiple conditions outlined by three separate handled by the the the plans for Willow planning commission. sociation, not asBrook Farm Trust Robert McHale, thority,” Dwyerby the sewer auat their Jan. 10 a member of meeting. said. the planning McHale also by KERI LINDENMUTH commission, asked The trust came tion on whether sought clarificabefore the plan- whether or not the homeownPastor Rick Edmund Pastor Edmund, has been 69, to accumu- ning commission seeking favor- er association for a left-turn lane there would be collecting nativity the borough able recommendations would be responsible sets for most late his varied collection of Road onto Fulleron Howertown of his adult life. for a lot more line adjustment than 100 uniquely for cussed at previous Drive, as disdifferent nato combine two dling the development’s hanHe not only tivity sets. Some meetings. sewer, and whether there are made of por- parcels into one, a minor subdivibeauty, but alsoappreciates their celain, “I didn’t see would even be sion of others of wood, the way they plans, and I anything on these exemplify the and others a land the combined parcel and a homeowner association don’t know if Christian message of glass. Some are small for the development/subdivision development. should be on these and the meaning it and de- of tailed, while others plans, wheth“Now this was er or not there are large and 3 Willow Brook’s proposed Lot “For God so loved of John 3:16: elaborate. all predicated into is left-hand turns that were discussed he gave his one the world that of Christ They depict the birth Phase 11 single-family homes in on the fact that there was not only in Bethlehem, I of their development. and only Son, owner’s association,” a homegoing into that whoever but also The McHale Continued on shall not perish believes in him American in African and Native single trust is seeking to build 11 said. “It doesn’t sound like page 2 but have eternal villages. that’s family homes been solid yet.” life.” in the borAn entire room ough off of Howertown Bob Dwyer, in the Chap77th Year, Issue “It is such an a consultant man Quarries Road as the No. 3 for United Methodist part of a larger project that trust, confirmed the Christian important part of Church www.homenewspa spans would across multiple that there message,” he says. parsonage, where be a homeowner .com It has taken Pastor Northampton municipalities in tion associamany years for Continued and that it would County. on page 15 handle the If approved by development’s borough counsewer. “It is solid and there will be an
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