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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar............................ Pg. 10 Laugh out Loud..................................... Pg. 21 Word Search.......................................... Pg. 30 Pets......................................................... Pg. 31 Church Directory................................... Pg. 32 Classifieds.............................................. Pg. 43 Coloring Page........................................ Pg. 44
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Sunday, May 20th ~ 12pm-3pm Diamond Fire Co, Main St, Walnutport KITCHEN WILL BE OPEN! *$10 Admission Donation for first hour only.* Monetary donations accepted throughout the event for the Diamond Fire Co & Northern Lehigh Community Center. *BASKET RAFFLE* Would you like to donate a basket or prize item? Contact Jessica for pick up. Donations of clean women’s clothing, purses & shoes needed- ALL SIZES! Please drop off to Jessica by May 18th. **Need not donate in order to come & take. It’s FREE for all!!
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NCC to Stage “Dada Woof Papa Hot” Play by Peter Parnell Explores Modern Urban Parenthood submitted by KATHERINE NOLL
Northampton Community College (NCC) will stage "Dada Woof Papa Hot" by Peter Parnell Thursday, April 12; Friday, April 13; and Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m. in Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, Bethlehem Campus. The play explores parenthood in the urban environment of today. Admission is free with a donation of nonperishable food for the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry or a monetary donation to the Norman R. Roberts Scholarship Fund. Reservations are suggested. To reserve a seat, email NCC_theatre_tickets@northampton.edu or call 610-861-5524. The cast includes: From Allentown: Jean Carlos Garcia From Bangor: Shane O'Leary
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On December 26, 2004, an earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean triggered triggered aa huge huge tidal tidal wave wave as as high high as as 100 100 feet feet tall tall that that came came crashing crashing on shore across the region. The tsunami did damage as far on shore across the region. The tsunami did damage as far as as 5000 5000 miles away. Over a quarter million people died in the rampaging miles away. Over a quarter million people died in the rampaging waters and devastation. Entire island populations and coastal villages waterswiped and devastation. Entire populations and coastal villages were out. But, there wasisland one notable exception to the loss of life--the gypsies. They are a small tribe oftofishermen were wipedMorgan out. But,sea there was one notable exception the loss who spend much of the year on their boats fishing between India, of life--the Morgan sea gypsies. They are a small tribe of fishermen Indonesia and Thailand. Each December, between fishing seasons, who live spend muchthatch of thehuts year boats fishing between India, they in small on on the their beaches of Thailand. In December Indonesia Thailand. Each December, fishing seasons, 2004 they and were living directly in the pathbetween of certain disaster. Yet they in smallof thatch huts on the beaches Thailand. In December everylive member the tribe survived, whileofmost of their neighbors disappeared in the rampaging waters. 2004 they were living directly in the path of certain disaster. Yet Why?member The tribalofchief “For generations warned every the explains, tribe survived, while mostourof fathers their neighbors us that if the waters ever receded fast, they would quickly reappear.” disappeared in the rampaging waters. On December 26 when the sea suddenly drained away, many of their Why? Theran tribal chief explains, generations ourstranded fathers fish. warned neighbors to the beach with “For baskets to pick up Not us if thesea waters ever The receded they would quickly reappear.” the that Morgan gypsies. chieffast, ordered his tribe to run in the opposite direction, to the mountains and safety. When the tsunami On December 26 when the sea suddenly drained away, many of their hit, the entire spared. neighbors ran tribe to thewas beach with baskets to pick up stranded fish. Not There is a striking parallel to this recorded in Genesis 6-7. Earth’s the Morgan sea gypsies. The chief ordered hisworldwide tribe to run in the inhabitants became so corrupt that God brought judgmentopposite to the mountains safety.except When one the tsunami -the Greatdirection, Flood. Everyone on earth and perished family. Noah’s small tribe survived because they listened to the voice of hit, the entire was spared. their father theirparallel father’s There is a and striking to God. this recorded in Genesis 6-7. Earth’s Similarly, judgment upon a world filled with sin and inhabitants became issocoming corrupt again that God brought worldwide judgmentcorruption. “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of -theSon Great Flood.be”Everyone on God earthhas perished family. the of man (Mt. 24:37). spokenexcept makingone it clear that Noah’s tribe survived listened toChrist. the voice of the only small hope of salvation is in because acceptingthey His Son, Jesus Those who willtheir be those whoGod. listen. their survive father and father’s Similarly, judgment is coming again upon a world filled with sin and corruption. “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be” (Mt. 24:37). God has spoken making it clear that the only hope of salvation is in accepting His Son, Jesus Christ. Those who survive will be those who listen.
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Proceeds from a bingo scheduled for Sunday, March 25th at the Mahoning Valley Ambulance Building will benefit Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. Prizes for the bingo are Coach and Vera Bradley designer handbags and Longaberger baskets. The fundraiser features 20 regular and 5 special games, raffles, a Chinese auction, a bake sale, and door prizes.This is the twenty-first year for this annual fundraiser.The Mahoning Valley Ambulance Building is located near Lehighton on Route 902 in Normal Square. Doors open at noon, and the bingo starts at 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase. Admission is $20. Seating is limited to 150 players. For more information on the bingo and to reserve tickets, call Debbie Yanders at 610-377-0151. Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is a registered non-profit organization that offers a special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. The center is located between the towns of New Ringgold and Tamaqua. For more information on Horses & Horizons, visit their website, www.horsesandhorizons.org, or call Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679.
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Six groups of students from BAVTS Graphic Communications, Commercial Art and Web Design & Development competed in the 2018 Pennsylvania Computer Fair on March 16 at Northampton Community College. Students submitted two entries in the categories of Computer Fair Logo, Graphic Design and Web Page Design. BAVTS students
The 3rd place winners in Graphic Design at the computer fair were Nyzear Matthews, Sarah Lieberman and Emma Bindics.
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Community Enrichment Classes at the Northern Lehigh School District submitted by JOHN HRIZUK
Northern Lehigh School District will hold Adult Education and Enrichment Classes for Spring 2018 Crochet Class: every Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Northern Lehigh High School Library Beginning Microsoft Excel: Thursdays April 19 and 26, May 3 and 10 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Google Gmail and GSuite Apps: Thursdays May 17, 24 and 31 and June 7 6:30- 8:30 p.m.
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Free Concert at St. Peter’s UMC Emerald
The Jacobs Brothers of Dillsburg, PA will appear at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 7860 Center Street, Emerald on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 6 p.m. The Jacobs Brothers, veterans of gospel music, are dedicated to the ministry of spreading the Gospel through music. Since 1962 the group has traveled millions of miles, produced more than fifty albums, and hosted many international tours. The word “versatility” best describes the Jacobs Brothers program. Although they specialize in traditional and sacred music, their approach to the Gospel is varied by using the diversified talents of the singers throughout the concert. The end result is a program which is appealing to all ages in the audience. Many have testified that attendance at a Jacobs Brothers concert is truly an unforgettable experience. Come out for a night of Gospel music and fellowship…. Guaranteed you will be blessed. For directions or more information please contact 610.767.6233 or visit our website at www.stpetersumcemerald.com
Mark Your Calendars For “Keep Slatington Beautiful” Town Cleanup submitted by ROBERT STETTNER
Volunteers are needed for Slatington’s annual cleanup day! The Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission in cooperation with the Downtown Merchants group will co-sponsor the 7th Annual Keep Slatington Beautiful Clean Up Day on Saturday April 21 beginning at 9 am. The cleanup held in conjunction with Earth Day will help beautify public recreation areas and the Slatington Business District along Main Street in Slatington. Areas to be cleaned will be borough owned and operated recreation facilities in the borough and include the Walnut Street Playground, West End Playground, Victory Park, The Fish Pond, Slatington Memorial Park, Slatington Trailhead, and the Slate Heritage Trail from the Slatington Trailhead continuing westward to the borough line. In addition the 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street will also be beautified. The commission is looking for local Boy Scout & Girl Scout Troops, and area civic organizations to assist in the cleanup. Staging for the cleanup will be held at the Slatington Borough Garage on West Church Street. Interested individuals and groups who wish to participate are asked to call Robert at 610-554APRIL 5, 2018 || townandcountrygazette.com
4099 or Slatington Borough Hall at 610-767-2131. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided to all participants at the conclusion of the cleanup. There is no rain date for the event this year, the clean up will be held rain or shine.
8 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home
Source: www.hgtv.com Selling Secret #8: Half-empty closets Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy. Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong broker. Make sure you have a broker who is totally informed. They must constantly monitor the multiple listing service (MLS), know what properties are going on the market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find a broker who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one has many tools to get your house sold. Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. If you’re planning an open house, send the critters to a pet hotel for the day. Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your money back if you do a huge improvement project before you put your house on the market. Instead, do updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh coat of paint Continued on page 28
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 5
• Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, April 5, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “Deep Space Communications” – Ken/KB3MDT. Hams and others interested are always welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286.
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• All are welcome to a FREE Presentation: "Gardening is not for Pansies: Tools and Techniques to Protect Your Body, Gardening Ergonomics" with the Indianland Garden Club at Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryvill. Presentation starts promptly at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.). Elizabeth Buresh, Senior I PT at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy Laurys Station, is an avid gardener and physical therapist for 30+ years. This talk will help you to enjoy your garden without hurting your body. Come join us!
April 18
• Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 6:30 p.m., Catasauqua High School Rm. C219, 2500 Bullshead Rd., Northampton. Program: Dr. Dale Steventon will speak on “Salmon Fishing in Alaska”Public Invited 610-262-7598
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• 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
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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.
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. 610-8522136.
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• 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
• Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading a weekly Bible Study at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening during Lent, 2/21- 3/28. He will be focusing on the last week of Jesus' life. Please join us at 6:30 pm in our social hall. Call 484-358-0649 • 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
• Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Fire Co. 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and 4th), 5 to 7 p.m. 610-262-2077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. 484-951-2468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s U.C.C. in Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 570-861-4928. • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-1642. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m. 610-767-7140. • GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. 570-386-9960. • Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall.
FRIDAYS
• Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library, 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10 to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com. • Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-262-3891.
SATURDAYS
• Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.), 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, noon to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009.
SUNDAYS
• Learning Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan, 9 and 10:45 a.m. • Second Sunday of every month United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base monthly meeting, at St Stephen’s Church at 510 Union St, Allentown.
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you’re not quite able to save the full amount, there are many programs that can help. FHA offers loans with only a 3.5% down payment. But they require mortgage insurance premiums, which will drive up your monthly payments. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a list of nonprofit homebuying programs by state. Also check with credit unions; and your employer might even have an assistance program. As you’re planning your savings strategy, keep in mind that banks like you to “season” your money. That is, they like to see that you’ve had stable funds in your account for 60 to 90 days before applying for a loan. Don’t worry: You can still use a financial gift from a family member or bonus received near the time you buy. 9 MONTHS OUT Prioritize what you most want in your new home. What’s most important in your new home? Proximity to work? A big backyard? An open floor plan? Being on a quiet street? You’ll make a much better decision on what home to buy if you focus on your priorities. If it’s a joint decision, now is the time to work out any differences to avoid frustration and wasted time. Perhaps most important: Know Continued on page 12
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Even better, look for a mortgage broker, who will shop for a competitive loan rate for you among multiple lenders, unlike a bank, which can only offer its own products. 3 MONTHS OUT Get pre-approved for your loan. At this point, if you’ve been following this timeline, your credit score, paperwork, and down payment should be on track.You’ve done your research on lenders and buyers’ agents. Now it’s time to start working with them. First you’ll need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Make an appointment with your lender or mortgage broker and bring all your paperwork. He’ll run a credit check on you and tell you how much of a loan you’re approved for. It often makes sense to borrow less than the maximum the lender allows so you can live comfortably. Draft a budget that accounts for mortgage payments, insurance, maintenance, and everything else you have going on in your life. Start shopping for your new home. One you’re pre-approved, the buyer’s agent you’ve chosen will be able to target homes that meet your priorities in your price range. This way you won’t be wasting time looking at homes you can’t afford. 2 MONTHS OUT Make an offer on a home.It usually takes at least four to six weeks to close on a home. So if you have a firm move-out date, allow enough time to deal
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with any hiccups that can delay closing. Get a home inspection. One of the first things you’ll want to do after an offer is accepted is have a home inspector look at the property. If the home inspector finds something that needs repair, that’s a common example of something that can delay closing. IN THE LAST MONTH Triple-check that all your financial documents are in order and review all lending documents before closing. You’re in the home stretch! If you’ve been keeping your documents up to date, and your down payment is in reserve, these final steps are the easiest. Reviewing the mortgage documents is probably the most difficult. Your agent can help guide you through them. Get insurance for your new home. Don’t forget to secure insurance before closing. You’ll need to bring proof of insurance to closing. Do a final walk-through. Do a final walk-through of your new home, usually a day or two before closing, to make sure the home is in the shape you and the seller have agreed upon. Get a cashier’s check or bank wire for cash needed at closing. Make sure you get an exact amount of cash needed for closing. You’ll get that number a few days before closing so you can secure a cashier’s check or arrange to have the money wired. Regular checks aren’t accepted. That’s it. Congratulations!
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10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home Source: www.hgtv.com
#10: KEEP YOUR MONEY WHERE IT IS It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home.You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders need to see that you’re reliable and they want a complete paper trail so that they can get you the best loan possible. If you open new credit cards, amass too much debt or buy a lot of big-ticket items, you’re going to have a hard time getting a loan. #9: GET PRE-APPROVED FOR YOUR HOME LOAN There’s a big difference between a buyer being pre-qualified and a buyer who has a pre-approved mortgage. Anybody can get pre-qualified for a loan. Getting pre-approved means a lender has looked at all of your financial information and they’ve let you know how much you can afford and how much they will lend you. Being pre-approved will save you a lot of time and energy so you are not running around looking at houses you can't afford. It also gives you the opportunity to shop around for the best deal and the best interest rates. Do your research: Learn about junk fees, processing fees or points and make sure there aren’t any hidden costs in the loan. #8: AVOID A BORDER DISPUTE It’s absolutely essential to get a survey done on
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your property so you know exactly what you’re buying. Knowing precisely where your property lines are may save you from a potential dispute with your neighbors. Also, your property tax is likely based on how much property you have, so it is best to have an accurate map drawn up. # 7: DON’T TRY TO TIME THE MARKET Don’t obsess with trying to time the market and figure out when is the best time to buy. Trying to anticipate the housing market is impossible. The best time to buy is when you find your perfect house and you can afford it. Real estate is cyclical, it goes up and it goes down and it goes back up again. So, if you try to wait for the perfect time, you’re probably going to miss out. # 6: BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER Everyone’s drawn to the biggest, most beautiful house on the block. But bigger is usually not better when it comes to houses. There’s an old adage in real estate that says don’t buy the biggest, best house on the block. The largest house only appeals to a very small audience and you never want to limit potential buyers when you go to re-sell. Your home is only going to go up in value as much as the other houses around you. If you pay $500,000 Continued on page 16
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for a home and your neighbors pay $250,000 to $300,000, your appreciation is going to be limited. Sometimes it is best to is buy the worst house on the block, because the worst house per square foot always trades for more than the biggest house. #5: AVOID SLEEPER COSTS The difference between renting and home ownership is the sleeper costs. Most people just focus on their mortgage payment, but they also need to be aware of the other expenses such as property taxes, utilities and homeowner-association dues. New homeowners also need to be prepared to pay for repairs, maintenance and potential property-tax increases. Make sure you budget for sleeper costs so you’ll be covered and won’t risk losing your house. #4: YOU’RE BUYING A HOUSE – NOT DATING IT Buying a house based on emotions is just going to break your heart. If you fall in love with something, you might end up making some pretty bad financial decisions. There’s a big difference between your emotions and your instincts. Going with your instincts means that you recognize that you’re getting a great house for a good value. Going with your emotions is being obsessed with the
paint color or the backyard. It’s an investment, so stay calm and be wise. #3: GIVE YOUR HOUSE A PHYSICAL Would you buy a car without checking under the hood? Of course you wouldn’t. Hire a home inspector. It’ll cost about $200 but could end up saving you thousands. A home inspector’s sole responsibility is to provide you with information so that you can make a decision as to whether or not to buy. It’s really the only way to get an unbiased third-party opinion. If the inspector does find any issues with the home, you can use it as a bargaining tool for lowering the price of the home. It’s better to spend the money up front on an inspector than to find out later you have to spend a fortune. #2: THE SECRET SCIENCE OF BIDDING Your opening bid should be based on two things: what you can afford (because you don’t want to outbid yourself), and what you really believe the property is worth. Make your opening bid something that’s fair and reasonable and isn’t going to totally offend the seller. A lot of people think they should go lower the first time they make a bid. It all depends on what the market is doing at the time. You need to look at what other homes have gone for in that neighborhood and you want to get an average price per square foot. Sizing up a house on a price-per-square-foot basis is a great equalizer. Also, see if the neighbors have plans to
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put up a new addition or a basketball court or tennis court, something that might detract from the property’s value down the road. Today, so many sellers are behind in their property taxes and if you have that valuable information it gives you a great card to negotiate a good deal. To find out, go to the county clerk’s office. Sellers respect a bid that is an oddball number and are more likely to take it more seriously. A nice round number sounds like every other bid out there. When you #1: STALK THE NEIGHBORHOOD Before you buy, get the lay of the land – drop by morning noon and night. Many homebuyers have become completely distraught because they thought they found the perfect home, only to find out the neighborhood wasn’t for them. Drive by the house at all hours of the day to see what’s happening in the neighborhood. Do your regular commute from the house to make sure it is something you can deal with on a daily basis. Find out how far it is to the nearest grocery store and other services. Even if you don’t have kids, research the schools because it affects the value of your home in a very big way. If you buy a house in a good school district versus bad school district even in the same town, the value can be affected as much as 20 percent
student categories for photography as well as two- and threedimensional art entries. There is also a coloring contest for the younger children. This contest is a great opportunity for talented students to display their works and to receive public recognition; in addition, monetary prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third prize student winners. Entries can be dropped off at the Slatington Library the week of April 2nd through 7th. The rules and entry forms are available at the Library, you can also contact us at slatlib2@ptd.net and we will email them to you. For questions or more information call 610-767-6461. The contest is also open to adults in the same three categories listed above as well as an adult coloring contest. Adults will receive ribbons only.
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The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting will be held on Tues., Apr. 10, at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. The program will be "Gardening's Not For Pansies" led by Physical Therapist for Good Shepherd Liz Boresh. The tournament is as follows:Â Specimens - tulip, crocus, muscari, daffodil, hyacinth, hellebore, wildflower, shrub, flowering tree branch, any annual and any perennial. Houseplants - African violet, cactus, succulent and your choice (labeled) in a maximum 10" pot. Arrangements - "Batters Up" - a triangle design, "Caterpillar" - own interpretation and "Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail" - arrangement in a basket.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley Appoints New Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley has appointed Jessica Elliott as its Executive Director. In making the announcement, Board Chair Brian Dillman noted that “Jessica has been a long time member of the Habitat staff and an invaluable contributor to the success of our program. We are confident that our organization is in very dedicated and capable hands.” Ms. Elliott commented that “The area of housing and homelessness has been my passion since 13 years of age when working in a soup kitchen I
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stopped to listen to a client's story. He said, ‘The worst part of being homeless is that no one cares to know how you got there.’ In that exact moment, something clicked and I decided what I wanted to do with my life.” photo by Armen Elliott Ms. Elliott is a native of the Lehigh Valley and a product of the Bethlehem Area School District and Lafayette College where she was awarded the Louise M. Olmsted Prize in Ethics. Before joining Habitat she worked at the Landis Community Outreach Center, at Safe Harbor, with StreetSense, a non-profit organization focused on homelessness in Washington D.C., and with Via in the Lehigh Valley. Ms. Elliott has held a variety of positions within the local Habitat including Family Services Manager, Director of Community Relations, and Interim Executive Director. Ms. Elliott is a proud member of the Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Club. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
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has just completed another successful year placing 3 low-income families in homes, having 11 homes in various stages of construction, and 12 future homebuyers currently enrolled in the Homeownership Program. The Habitat ReStore (opened in 2013 and is located next to the Lehigh Valley Mall on Grape Street), which sells donated home construction and home furnishing items, has just completed a record year. During this period volunteers from corporations, church groups, civic organizations and individuals have contributed close to 24,000 hours on and off the construction site. Upcoming events to support Habitat Lehigh Valley include the “Plunge for a Purpose” polar
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Lorah Family Farm History The Lorah farm in Walnutport (Berlinsville) was founded in 1910, by Frank & Ellen Lorah. They began as poultry, grain and potato farmers. They raised two children, Edgar and Olivia. Olivia was a school teacher and Edgar took over the farm with his wife Ruth in 1945. They also farmed poultry, grain and potatoes. Edgar and Ruth raised 8 children on the farm. All eight still live in the area and help with the family farm. Edgar Jr and Tim took over the farming business in 1983. By 1999, they began the pig roasting and catering business. In 2006, we started the truck and tractor pulls held right on the farm. “We wanted to have a fun event so people could come out and enjoy the the pulls, along with our homemade food.” In 2005, Lorah's Farm Market was opened selling fresh beef, pork, and chicken along with brown eggs, and other products. Stop by and join us for our open house at our market, and a truck, tractor and garden tractor test and tune, on April 21.
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Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is offering CPR classes designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) at the main campus in Schnecksville. Students will learn the knowledge and skills covered in the Basic Life Saving Course (BLS). Course completion card is valid for two years. Class fee is $90. Noncredit classes for health care providers, allied health students, professional rescuers and lifeguards will be held on the following dates and times. • Wednesday, May 2, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. • Thursday, June 14, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. For noncredit course information, call 610-7991574. To register, call 610-799-1197, email ncregistrar@mymail.lccc.edu or visit LCCC’s website at www.lccc.edu.
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Northampton Area Public Library Programs submitted by SUSAN SENTZ
Enjoy music, movement, and fun at Munchkin Music held on April 9 at 10:00. Crochet group is back in April! Bring your current project and join the crochet group on April 11 at 6:00. All skill levels welcome, no registration required. One Book, Every Young Child is April 18 at 10:00 and April 19 at 10:00 and 6:00. Join us for a story and activity featuring this year’s book, My Cousin Momo. This program helps promote early literacy development in preschoolers and the significance of reading early to children. Stranger Things Teen Escape Room is April 21 at 1:00. Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and escape the room. Maximize your Paycheck program presented by Jennifer Riggs is April 26 at 6:30 pm. Learn how to
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cannot be passed on to a widow, loved one or other designated beneficiary. When the man passes, the payment passes with him. By contrast, the maximum allowable pension a retired MLB player who is vested can make is $220,000. Schneck isn’t the only former ballplayer who served his country during 'Nam who is getting shafted by the league and the union representing today’s ballplayers, the Major League Baseball Players’ Association (MLBPA). Chuck Goggin, who debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates on the last day of the 1972 season, and who only appeared in 72 career games, was awarded the Purple Heart after stepping on a landmine and suffering eight or nine shrapnel wounds in both legs and some on his back. For his bravery, he was awarded both the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Ever hear of Oregon native Darcy Fast, who pitched for the Chicago Cubs in 1968? Counted on to be the fifth starter for the team in 1969, he instead did a tour of duty in Vietnam and later felt he had a higher calling. So Fast subsequently became pastor of the Community Church of Centralia, in Centralia, Washington, where he was the chief spiritual leader for 37 years before retiring in 2012. The league – which does not have to address this matter unless the MLBPA broaches it in collective
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bargaining negotiations -- recently announced that its revenue was up 325 percent from 1992, and that it has made $500 million since 2015. What’s more, the average value of each of the 30 clubs is up 19 percent from 2016, to $1.54 billion. So the national pastime is in good shape financially. The MLBPA has been loath to divvy up anymore of the collective pie. Even though Forbes recently reported that the current players’ pension and welfare fund is valued at $2.7 billion, MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark— the first former player ever to hold that position -- has never commented about these non-vested retirees, many of whom are filing for bankruptcy at advanced ages, having banks foreclose on their homes and are so sickly and poor that they cannot afford adequate health care coverage. Unions are supposed to help hard working women and men in this country get a fair shake in life. But the so-called MLBPA labor leader doesn’t seem to want to help anyone but himself -- Clark receives a MLB pension AND an annual salary of more than $2.1 million, including benefits, for being the head of the union. Now does that seem fair to you? Douglas J. Gladstone is a freelance magazine writer who authored “A Bitter Cup of Coffee: How MLB & the Players’ Association Threw 874 Retirees a Curve.” His website is www.gladstonewriter.com
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on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout. Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your house One of the most important things to do when selling your house is to de-personalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Get rid of a third of your stuff – put it in storage. This includes family photos, memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes. Consider hiring a home stager to maximize the full potential of your home. Staging simply means arranging your furniture to best showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of space. Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes first You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The benefits of remodeling your kitchen are endless, and the best part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace countertops where a buyer may 28
knock $10,000 off the asking price if your kitchen looks dated. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutral-color paint so you can present buyers with a blank canvas where they can start envisioning their own style. If you have a little money to spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why one? Because when people see one high-end appliance they think all the rest are expensive too and it updates the kitchen. Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show Your house needs to be "show-ready" at all times – you never know when your buyer is going to walk through the door.You have to be available whenever they want to come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, keep the dishwasher cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling and make sure there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will get your house sold. Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the only impression No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door.You never have a second chance to make a first impression. It’s important to make people feel warm, welcome and safe as they approach the house. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || APRIL 5, 2018
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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. Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m. Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (HA) 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. 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.
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.
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
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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LCCC Students Named 2017-2018 AllPennsylvania Academic Team Members submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Two Lehigh Carbon Community College students, Kara Grosso of Summit Hill, Pa., and Maria Martinez of Palmerton, have been named members of the 2017-2018 All- Pennsylvania Academic Team, which is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa (the international honor society for two-year colleges), the Coca Cola Corporation, the State System of Higher Education and the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges). They will be recognized at the Annual PACC meeting on April 9 in Harrisburg.
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Kara Grosso is a science major at LCCC. She will major in natural sciences for her bachelor’s degree at a state university, with plans of working in wildlife habitat restoration in areas disturbed by human impact. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, serves as the president of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Club, and played a leadership role in the design, implementation and maintenance of a native plant garden at LCCC. In addition to taking honors courses at LCCC, Grosso works at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a visitor center staff member and as part of the land and facilities team. Currently she has an internship position with Cardinal Directions, LLC, an environmental consulting agency.
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Maria Martinez is a business management, marketing and administration major at LCCC. She will major in business management for her bachelor’s degree at a state university with a long term career goal of becoming a chief financial officer. At LCCC, Martinez is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, serving as social media coordinator for the chapter in spring 2018. She is also a member of Kappa Beta Delta, the International Honors Society for students of business, management and administration. During the summer of 2017 Martinez was the recreational supervisor for Northern Lehigh School District and was responsible for providing engagement activities for students ages 7-13. In addition, she has volunteered at the LCCC Foundation Clay Shoot, Raising the Paw Bingo, and for PTK during the Community College Completion Week events, Awareness Week events and other chapter sponsored programs. Selection is competitive and students must have
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completed at least 36 credits at a community college and earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Community college presidents or their designated nominators may submit no more than two nominations per campus for this award. An independent panel of judges considers outstanding academic rigor, grade point average, academic and leadership awards, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process. Each member of the AllPennsylvania Academic Team receives a full two-year scholarship to any of the universities in the PASSHE system and competes at the national level for scholarships from the All-USA Academic Team and the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team.
HAM & DANDELION DINNER SATURDAY, APRIL 14 St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington Seatings at 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7:00 P.M. (Take-out orders also available) Baked Ham Chopped Dandelion with Bacon Dressing Mashed Potatoes & Gravy H Vegetables Bread & Butter H Homemade Desserts Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water Tickets: Adults – $9.00 • Children (6-12) – $3.00 Children 5 and under – Free Call the church office at 610-767-6361 for reservations.
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LCCC Celebrates Week of the Young Child submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Lehigh Carbon Community College will celebrate its 31st annual Week of the Young Child (WOTYC) April 16-21 with sessions for adult learners and events for children. All of the WOTYC events are held on LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville, and are open to the public. On Monday, April 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., LCCC instructor Tonia Breech will present a workshop about why art is a valuable component of infant/ toddler development for early childhood education professionals. Fee is $10 per person. A special program for children, featuring David C. Perry, artist, musician and comedian, is set for 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, April 18. The presentation, entitled “Mr. David’s Drawings, Songs & Silliness,” is a mix of sing-alongs, super-sized pictures and comic antics for preschool-age children. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by April 11 by contacting Deb Wanamaker at 610-799-1875 or dwanamaker@lccc.edu. A spring planting ceremony
featuring the children of LCCC’s Early Learning Center, will take place at 11 a.m., following the show. On April 21, LCCC’s Teacher Education program will sponsor its annual Saturday Seminar, featuring keynote topic “Through Their Eyes: Being Trauma Aware,” with speaker Shilpa Kapoor-Barrantes,M. Ed, Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) Certified Developmental Specialist. The workshop will begin with registration at 7:30 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Cost for Saturday’s training seminar is $40 per person and at no cost for LCCC students. A free workshop for high school students interested in being a teacher for Pre-K through 4th grade is set for Friday, April 13. Local high school students will spend the morning attending interactive workshops on guiding young children in learning. Preregistration is needed for all WOTYC events. Registration deadline for the workshops is April 13. To register or for more information, please call 610-799-1875 or email dwanamaker@.lccc.edu.
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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT
They’re Back! The Jacobs Brothers are returning on Saturday April 7th, for a Free Concert, at 6PM. The group are from central PA. They travel around the country sharing their gift of music. The concert is open to the public and all are welcome. A freewill offering will be taken. The clothing give away at St. Peter’s is getting reorganized. 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. A small fee may apply. 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. 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 will reconvene on April 4th at 7pm. Contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com for more info.
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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by LARRY GRADWOHL
Die Zeit Fliegt Die Yaahre waare alsbald schwer, ’S sin nimmi viel devun; Un was sie fliege – scheint yo scheir En Daag waer yuscht en Schtunn. Ich wunner was es macht? Weescht du? Dass die Zeit so schtarrick geht; Der Daag fangt aa – un eb mer’s weess Die Uhr an zwelfe schteht.
To know JESUS CHRIST and to make Him known.
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Es scheint mer hot yuscht halwe Zeit Fer eem sei Aerwet duh; ’S waar annerschder fer Yaahre z’rick, Wie ich noch en waar en Bu. No waar als Zeit fer fische geh Ball alle Daag paar Schtunn; Mer graabt deel War’m, nemmt die Gatt Un hockt draus an der Runn. Un wann Fisch net gebisse hen, Hot’s nix viel ausgemacht; Mer iss yuscht naus der neegschde Daag Un iwwer Geschter gelacht. Mer iss als mit de Bauer naus Un in der Hoiet gschafft, Un in der Aern, im Welschkann-feld, Un gschwitzt als, schauderhaft. Nau Umgraut roppe waar en Sach – Des hot mer grisslich ghasst, Un was mer zu sich selwer gsaagt,
St. John’s U.C.C. of Slatington
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Un Glick am Fische, volle Moos Vun Kinner-herrlichkeit.
Net naryets schunnscht gebasst. No waar aa Zeit fer in der Busch Die Keschde suche geh; Nau schatt’s net viel, kummt mer net weck – Es hot ken Keschde meh.
Fer sie kummt aa vleicht mol en Zeit Graad wie’s bei uns iss nau, Dass Daage sin gans gaar zu katz Un Lewespaad iss rau.
Un winders wann’s en Schneegruscht gebt, Geht’s iwwer der Hiwwel naus Mit Kannschipp, Schaufel, Fassdaub aa – Des freht eem iwwernaus.
No denke sie aa z’rick gans leicht In die Vergangenheit, Un draame vun de lange Schtunn In ihre Yungendzeit. -Ralph Funk
Die Zukunft hot eem net geblogt, Waer’s gut vleicht adder bees; Warum do druwwle wege Sach Vun was mer gaar nix weess.
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Time flies The years are soon difficult, There are not many more of them; And how they fly – it appears almost That a day was just an hour. I wonder what makes it so? Do you know? That the time goes so fast; The day starts out – and before one knows it The clock shows twelve. It seems one has just half of the time To do his work; It was different in times past, When I was still a boy. Then there was time to go fishing Practically every day a few hours; One grabbed a few worms, took the fishing Pole and sat out there by the run. And if the fish did not bite, It didn’t make much difference; One just went out the next day And just laughed over yesterday.
Ham and Dandelion Dinner Saturday, April 14 • 3-7p.m. Meal consists of ham, dandelion, lettuce, mashed potatoes, bacon dressing, corn, green beans, beverage and desserts. All you can eat! Adults - $11 ~ Children 6 to 10 - $6 ~ Under 6 is free
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One always went out with the farmer And worked in the hay-making time, And in the harvest, in the corn field, And always sweated, terribly so. Now pulling out the weeds was a thing – One hated this horribly, And what one ‘mumbled under his breath’ Would not be suitable anywhere else! [Do others also have pleasant memories along this line?] Then there was also time to go in the country And look for chestnuts; Today it does not matter much, one does not Succeed – there are no chestnuts anymore. And during winter, when the snow had a crust On it, one went over the hills With grain scoop, shovel, barrel stave also – One thoroughly looked forward to this. The future did not bother one, [If] it would be good perhaps or evil; Why trouble [oneself] here about things About which he know absolutely nothing? Still the years [are] spend and of course
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Sorrow [is] painted into the picture; Yet one does not particularly see it before Age catches up with him. Then perhaps one will look back again once And he is probably sorrowful, When he sees the changes, Which go with the years. So I begrudge all the young, who can play a little today; And [have] luck fishing, full measure Of the glory of childhood. Perhaps a time will also come for them Exactly like it is with us now, That days will be way too short And life’s path will be rough.
experienced much later in life, where time also moves along so rapidly. But yet in the more difficult present times one can still reflect on those happier past memories.]
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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.
Then they will also very easily look back To the times past, And dream of the long ‘hour’ Of their youth. [Ralph Funk was just 59 years old when he wrote this poem, which is an observation with which most of us who are seniors can easily identify, namely the carefree times of youth as contrasted to the less than ‘golden’ years
Basket Social Citizens Fire Co. #1 Slatedale 3922 Main Street, Slatedale April 13th 6 pm to 8 pm & April 14th 10 am to 2 pm Drawing at 2 pm on Saturday, April 14th For info call: Michelle Schramel at 610-760-9652 Lisa Neff at 610-760-1211 APRIL 5, 2018 || townandcountrygazette.com
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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)
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)
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) 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) “Finally Spring” Basket Social: Sunday April 8 1 – 4 p.m., 4190 Wood Drive, Walnutport (Blue Mountain Fish & Game). Lehigh Township Historical Society fundraiser. Kitchen open. Anyone wishing to donate an item to be raffled, please bring to hall 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on the day of the event. (4/5)
For Sale 2002 Mercedes Benz: C240 silver in color 74,000 miles, $4495 OBO 610-393-0782. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4 door grey 66,000 original miles $1,995. Call 484-695-1578 (4/5)
Teddy Bear Day Care, in Walnutport, now hiring part time. Mon.-Fri. afternoons and some mornings. Approximately 22+ hrs/week. Must have clearances and some experience with children. Call 610-767-9240 for more info. (4/5) $15 Per Hour paid training: Telephone work, no cold calling, no experience needed. Hourly plus commission. EOE Call Jo: 610-2669068 (4/19)
Personals White female looking for friend to go places with. I am 68 years old with a good personality. I enjoy going to casinos, going for walks and going out to dinner. I am looking for a man between ages 70-90. No phonies please. 570-926-6538 or 570-273-4095. (4/5) One good woman looking for one good man to share life. White female, age 74, No phonies, in good health and good shape. 610-714-9252. (4/5)
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Looking for a male age, 50-58 for companionship, white, PA. Home number 610-762-9955, ask for Mary, leave a message. (4/5)
Real Estate For Rent Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $590 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. 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)
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Are you in need of drywall repairs? At a reasonable, affordable price. 25+ years exp. Tony's Drywall Repair Services 484-268-0458 (4/5) Do you have fallen trees on your property, you want removed? I will delimb, cut and remove logs for free! Call 610-7519468 (4/5)
Wanted Do you have broken A/C or dehumidifiers that you don't want to pay to have removed? If so, please call 610-730-1089 to schedule a free pick-up and removal. Items must be easily accessible. (10/4/18) College student looking for ride to and from LCCC Schnecksville occasionally. Please call 610-3931794. (4/5)
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Welcome Spring! We hope to be seeing more of you soon. As our days are warming so is the time to get out of hibernation and come to visit your new friends at the Northampton Senior Center. Double entertainment is planned this month, so roll up your sleeves and put your dancing shoes on to DJ Rokin' Robin for the "Spring Fling" party on April 5th. We also will be enjoying Country Hank & Sharon Roth on the 19th. Daily activities are offered such as the Arthritis Foundation Exercise program twice weekly. Visits from our local librarian Barbara brings us computer skills class and books to read or listen to. Social, recreational, informative speakers, meals and more. The center is a county run program and welcomes area adults 60+. Hours Monday-Friday 8:00-1:30. FMI contact Krista Ambrosino at 610-262-4977.
Name_______________________________________________ Age on Birthday__________ Birthdate__________________ Male/Female____________ Phone_____________________ Address_____________________________________________ E-Mail_______________________________________________ One person per issue will be randomly chosen to win a FREE Birthday Cake from Scoopendorf’s Ice Cream Company, Walnutport Must pick up coupon at Town & Country Gazette office to receive free cake
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Susan Hrin - 49 on April 6 Melissa Fischl - 50 on April 6
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are available at the library. We have NO Federal forms. You can use our public access computers to file your taxes online. The book club meets on the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. The next meeting is April 9th. New members are always welcome. April’s book is “Suite Francaise”, by Irene Nemirovsky. Copies of the book are available at the library. 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.
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