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From the Publisher’s Desk
Joe Korba
We usually have the same themed issues come out at around the same time each year, but with summer starting to wind down, and the kids getting ready to go back to school, we thought it might be good for you all to reminisce about all of the fun travel experiences you’ve either had this summer or are planning for the future. My wife and I sailed on the Disney Fantasy last month and it was awesome. Besides the great amenities and legendary Disney customer service, we got to visit Jamaica, Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. I’d recommend Disney Cruise Line to anyone looking to get away and relax on the crystal waters of the Caribbean. I hope all of you enjoy this edition and are looking forward to our fall issues. Remember, October is going to be the 30th anniversary of the Gazette. Keep an eye out for fun activities and features in the coming months. BL U E MO U N TA IN
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Pg. 9 - Comm. Calendar Pg. 18 - Touch of Dutch Pg. 28 - Blue Mountain’s Best Pg. 32 - Read On Pg. 34 - Church Directory Pg. 36 - P.O.P. Pg. 43 - Classifieds On the Cover: Leo and Evan Pisco playing in the sand in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Happenings At Hope Submitted by NINA WEISS Hope Lutheran Church will hold its annual yard sale Friday, September 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, September 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a special Early Bird entrance Friday at 7 a.m. for a $10 donation. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase. The sale will feature clothing, shoes, purses, toys, games, puzzles, books, movies, CDs, video games, sporting goods, arts and crafts, holiday decorations, picture frames, small furniture, general household goods, linens, kitchenware, and hand/power tools.
We’re now accepting registration for the 2015– 16 school year. The school’s structured learning environment prepares children for their formal school experiences. Activities include music, crafts, gym, painting, language arts, field trips, and much more. Your child must be either three or four years old by Sept. 1 in order to register. New member classes will be held on the following Sundays: Sept. 20, Oct. 4, and Oct. 11 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. The last class will be a reception and the new members will also be received during the worship services that morning. Mark your calendars: Sunday School Rally Day will be held Sept. 13 at 9:15 a.m. Hope Lutheran Cherryville is located at 4131 Lehigh Drive. For more information about the events listed here, please call the church office at 610-767-7203.
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Meet The Staff
What travel experience sticks out in your mind as one of the greatest memories you made while visiting another place? Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: One of the best memories I have is climbing up Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica with my wife last month. Just amazing and beautiful. Danielle Tepper, Editor: A close second behind my dolphin encounter, I’ve also gone swimming with stingrays in Grand Cayman. They’re soft and squishy and slimy, as big as dinner tables, and are so accustomed to meeting new people on this sandbar that they glide right up looking for snacks. In the waist-deep water, they were able to slither all the way up our backs! While some people may find this enjoyable, my sister and I couldn’t contain our shrieking and wound up back on the boat after 10 minutes. Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: While visiting La Grange, Texas a few years back, we paid a visit to Greune Hall. Unfortunately at the time, I was not a fan of country music. However, I can now appreciate how cool it was that I’ve been to Texas’ oldest and most famous dance hall. Opening in 1878, Greune Hall has seen its share of
famous artists pass through their doors, from George Strait and Willie Nelson to Loretta Lynn, just to name a few. Tony Pisco, Art Director: I’m not sure why we decided to go there actually, (I think we wanted to see San Francisco again and it was sort of on the way up from the airport) but my mom and I flew out to San Jose and then drove into Yosemite National Park. It was not an easy drive in (and out was even more difficult) but once we got there it was truly breathtaking. El Capitan, Half Dome, all of the waterfalls—wow. It wasn’t even overcrowded like some of the national parks can get, so we had the ability to check things out without feeling pressured by too many people. Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: For my sister Candace’s 40th birthday celebration, the three of us girls and our husbands went to Alexander Bay in New York during Pirate Week. The beautiful view of the bay, the pirate activities going on all week, and a visit over to the Bolt Castle was an experience we’d never had before. Of course, once we left, Alexander Bay will never be the same. Loved it!
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Newton’s Welcome New Addition Submitted by NANCY XANDER Henry, Benjamin, and Mason Newton proudly announce the birth of their sister, Emilie Elizabeth. Emilie was born July 6 at St. Luke’s in Fountain Hill. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. All are the children of Sonya and Henry Newton of Easton. Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Henry Newton of Easton. Maternal grandparents are Nancy and Dan Xander of Danielsville.
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Submitted by ASHLEY L. EVANS Attorney Charles W. Stopp has recently finished many years of service as member of the Kutztown University Foundation and Alumni Relations Board. During this time, Attorney Charles W. Stopp was on the Executive and Nominating Committees and was Co-Chair of the Budget, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee. Attorney Stopp is the senior partner of Steckel and Stopp, LLC, Attorneys at Law. The firm has various locations and has been serving the needs of the Lehigh Valley area for over 65 years. His concentration is in the areas of real estate,
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Submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct a community blood drive on Tuesday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the First United Church of Christ next to Palmerton Boro Hall. It will be sponsored by Gnaden Huetten Chapter 203, Order of Eastern Star, in memory of Jean Behler. The Palmerton area is fortunate to have a number of faithful donors, but more volunteers are always needed to reach our goals. Anyone over 17 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds,and in general good health is eligible. First-time Miller donors will need photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Previous Miller donors, please bring your Miller cards. To make an appointment, or for more information, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097 or email gashman@ptd.net.
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Community Calendar
EVERY THURSDAY • Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610-760-1687. • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Fire Co. FMI, 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd & 4th) 5 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-2622077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-9512468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 484-221-1026. • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610264-2979. • GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-386-9960. EVERY FRIDAY • Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/group activities - FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com EVERY SATURDAY • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-7609009. EVERY SUNDAY • Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • Recreational Coed Volleyball
(ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239. EVERY MONDAY • Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday) 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. • Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m. FMI 610-837-7426. • Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m. • Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 p.m. • Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m. • Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6 to 9 p.m. • TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610852-2976. • Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239. • Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 484-4779697. EVERY TUESDAY • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-657-1025. • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult AlAnon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI 570-7308601. • Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY • Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 a.m. • Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-826-4962. • Nar-Anon Meetings Holy Cross Lutheran Church 696 Johnson Rd. (off Rte 946) Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. SPREAD THE WORD: The Blue Mtn. Town & Country Gazette is pleased to offer listings at no charge to you for FREE community events, programs, and meetings. This space is limited and reserved for those events that offer 100% free attendance and participation. If you would like to list your free event, please mail/email it to us or drop it at our office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Placing your yard sale/flea market classified ad is easy too! Just visit our website at www. townandcountrygazette.com.
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While others others focus focus on on the the here here and and now, now, Christians Christians are are called called to to live live a a While life of faith in God with an eternal focus on His promises seeing beyond life faith in God with an eternal focus onas His“the promises seeingofbeyond the of present! Hebrews 11:1 defines faith substance things the present! Hebrews 11:1 of defines faith “the substance things hoped for, the evidence things notasseen.” This “faithofchapter” reveals for, that the hoped for” by not the heroes the “faith faith were not hoped the “things evidence of things seen.” ofThis chapter” material things, but rather the expectation of dwelling with reveals that the “things hoped for” by the heroes of the faith wereGod not throughout eternity! Seeing beyond the evils of their day, they lived material butwith rather expectation of dwelling God holy livesthings, consistent the the nature of God, anticipating thatwith He would throughout Seeing beyond the evils of their day, they lived reward them eternity! accordingly. Enoch’s faith related to his “testimony, that he pleased (v.5). He beyond theanticipating wicked lifestyles his holy livesGod” consistent withlooked the nature of God, that He of would peers and walked with God. One day God just “translated” him into His reward them accordingly. Enoch’s faith related to his “testimony, that he presence, and Enoch experienced the fulfillment “of things hoped pleased God” looked beyond the wicked lifestyles of his for.” Today we (v.5). must He have similar faith, seeing beyond the present, peers andupon walked God. promises One day God justLord, “translated” him consisinto His focusing thewith eternal of our living a life tent with that ready to “bethe caught up...to“of meet the Lord in presence, and faith, Enochand experienced fulfillment things hoped the air” (1 Thessalonians for.” Today we must have4:17). similar faith, seeing beyond the present, Noah saw beyond the ridicule of his peers as he built the ark and focusing upon the eternal promises of our Lord, living a life consispreached coming judgment, “By faith Noah, being warned of God of tent with that faith, to “be caught meet Lord in things not seen asand yet,ready moved with fear, up...to prepared anthe ark” (v.7). Abraham for a city...whose builder and maker is God.” Moses the air” (1“looked Thessalonians 4:17). refused “to enjoy the pleasures a season...for Noah saw beyond the ridiculeofofsin hisfor peers as he built he theendured, ark and as seeing him who is invisible” (v.25-27). “These all died in faith, not preached coming judgment, “By faith Noah, being warned of God of having received the promises, but having seen them afar off” (v.13). things not seen as yet, moved withbeyond fear, prepared an challenges ark” (v.7). This “cloud of witnesses” who saw the present us to “run“looked with patience the race that is setand before us,isLooking unto Abraham for a city...whose builder maker God.” Moses Jesus andpleasures finisher ofofour who for the joy that was refusedthe “to author enjoy the sinfaith; for a season...for he endured, set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set as seeing him who is invisible” (v.25-27). “These all died in faith, not down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1-2). Hear having received the promises, but having seen them afar off” (v.13). this message at: www.naog.ws/sermons.htm
This “cloud of witnesses” who saw beyond the present challenges us to “run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:1-2). Hear this message at: www.naog.ws/sermons.htm
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Schpotyaahr Fesht In New Tripoli
Submitted by HELEN KRESSLEY The Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society will be holding their annual “Schpotyaahr Fesht” (fall festival) at the Werleys Corner Hotel at 4585 Werleys Corner Road in New Tripoli on Sept. 12 and 13 from 12 to 6 p.m. The focus of the festival is the Herber family, originally of Weisenberg Township. Peter Heber, the immigrant, arrived in Philadelphia Sept. 24, 1742 on the ship “Robert & Alice.” Included in the festival will be children’s activites and crafts, pumpkin painting, how to make a scarecrow, farm animals, with miniature horse and buggy rides Sunday, watermelon eating contests, and lots more. Adults will be interested in displays of antique equipment, tours of the hotel, library for research, Hex sign painting, basic fraktur techniques taught by Josh Fink, new exhibits, and the general store. Entertainment will be “Nicole Donatone and The Hawks” Saturday and “The Majestics” Sunday, both starting at 2 p.m. There will be plenty of good food and baked items on site. Admission is free with free parking. Come and enjoy the fun!
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The Rotary Club Of Slatington Scholarships
Submitted by Rev. DAVID MOHR The Rotary Club of Slatington annually awards a scholarship to two worthy students from Northwestern High School. This year’s recipients are Josue Murillo (above left), who will be attending Shippensburg University majoring in Computer Science, and Drake Pristash (above right), who will be attending Lehigh Carbon Community College for two years before transferring to Kutztown University to complete his studies in mathematics. Josue received the Alan M. Rush Rotary Memorial Scholarship and Drake received the Ronald Williams Memorial Scholarship. Both Alan and Ronald were members of the Rotary Club of Slatington and Ronald served as the District 7430 Governor for one year. Both graduated from Slatington High School (now Northern Lehigh High School) and Alan taught in the Northern Lehigh School District. For more information about the club, contact Rev. Mohr at 610-2164357 or pastord96677@aol.com.
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Artists Needed
Submitted by MARGARET KUHET The Palmerton Concourse Club will hold its annual Art & Photography Exhibit September 12 and 13 in conjunction with the Palmerton Community Festival at the Sacred Heart Church hall at 3rd and Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton. Paintings in all media, photography in color and black and white, and mixed media will be accepted. This year, there will be a separate category to commemorate the club’s 100th anniversary. For information and details, pick up an application at the Palmerton Library or call Diane Huber at 610681-7217.
26th Annual Palmerton Community Festival
Submitted by GARRY MACK The 26th Annual Palmerton Community Festival is scheduled for Friday, September 11 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, September 13 from 12 to 9 p.m. in the Palmerton Borough Park. The event is held rain or shine. There is no admission charge, just plenty of free continuous entertainment, bingo, and rides, plus a Chinese auction, games, lots of homemade food and crafts, and even free parking. Fun for the entire family! Join us for the annual duck race Sunday afternoon. For everyone’s safety, please no pets, bikes, skateboards, or roller skates of any kind permitted in the park all weekend. Handicapped parking is available. Visit us at www.palmertonfestival.com.
Bethany Wesleyan Church News
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St. Peter’s UMC Events
Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT August 29 is the date for the next clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to noon. Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. Youth group for 13-25-year-olds is at 7:30 p.m. Both programs go all summer long. Blended worship service at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday. September is just around the corner and as the kids head back to school, St. Peter’s gets back to the regular schedule. Watch for information on AWANA starting on September 13, UMW luncheons September 16, Bible Studies September 13, dinner September 11, movie night for the kids September 19, and so much more. Mark your calendars and watch for more information to follow. We invited all to participate in any or all the programs and activities here at St. Peter’s. Be sure to check out our website and Facebook for dates on fundraisers, such as hoagies, pierogies, and dinners. We continue to collect cell phones, used ink cartridges, aluminium cans, Turkey Hill milk caps, and used clothing. All items may be dropped on the porch. 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, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.
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The Rotary Club Of Slatington Change Over
Submitted by Rev. DAVID MOHR Thursday, June 18, the Rotary Club of Slatington held its annual Change Over when a new slate of officers was installed. Included in the program was Bill Weber, Past Governor of District 7430 who installed the new officers. Also present was Gary Fedorcha, present Governor of District 7430 who introduced guests which include Sue Weber, Bill’s wife, who is an Assistant Governor of District 7430. Bill and Sue are members of the Rotary Club of Allentown West. DG Gary also officiated with the exchange of Rotary pins recognizing the new officers and immediate past president. Pictured above are (seated L—R) Vice President Paul Steckel, Secretary Charles Breidinger, President Clarence Smith, President Elect Carla Green, (standing L—R) District Governor
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Gary Fedorcha, Sergeant-at-Arms Nick Smith, Treasurer Tim Silliman, and Immediate Past President Rev. David Mohr. The newly installed officers will serve until the end of June 2016. The Rotary Club of Slatington meets every Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at the Nature Pavilion in Lehigh Gap in July and August and at the Woodstone Country Club from September through June. The Nature Center Pavilion was built by the Rotary Club of Slatington. For more information about our club and Rotary International, contact Rev. Mohr at 610-216-4357 or pastord96677@aol.com.
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Floating On The Lehigh With Paul Martin By CATHERINE STROH There are so many great things about this beautiful, historical area we live in; easy access to multiple trails, towpaths, the canal, and larger cities are just a hop and skip away. One thing in particular that ties not only this community together, but surrounding communities as well, is the Lehigh River; a very special subject to one man in particular—a poet named Paul Martin. Floating on the Lehigh, winner of the Grayson Books Chapbook Prize, is Martin’s most recently published collection of poems, focusing on his relationship with the Lehigh River as both a child and an adult. Martin grew up on Canal Street in Walnutport. “It was a great place to live,” he says. “I think of it as a great childhood; beautiful. I get nostalgic.” Almost anyone who grew up in this area can probably feel some tie to the river. “We spent almost all summer swimming in the Lehigh or the canal; those are some of my earliest impressions. When I think of my early life, it’s always connected to the river and Canal Street.” When Martin was a sophomore in high school, he made his way up the river and moved to Palmerton. Despite having moved around and finally settled in Ironton where he currently
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Continued from Page 14 “I can’t wait for inspiration; it might come once in a blue moon. I have to be in the [writing] room when it strikes, I have to be ready for it there. Some days you get nothing, absolutely nothing. I think you have to have faith that even though that’s happening, something is happening, it just hasn’t surfaced yet. If you keep on, it will surface.” Martin’s advice to young, aspiring writers out there is to “write and read your heart out and persevere. Ultimately, the only reason to write is because you love writing, you can’t help but do it, you need to do it. Write like crazy, get a good reader, read an awful lot, continue, and persevere.” Floating on the Lehigh by Paul Martin can be purchased for $10 at the Palmerton Library, Slatington Library, Parkland Library, and will also be available in the fall at Moravian Bookstore. It can be purchased through Grayson Books as well. Paul Martin’s poems have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. He is the author of Closing Distances and five chapbooks: Green Tomatoes, Walking Away Waving, Morning on Canal Street, Rooms of the Living and Floating on the Lehigh. Here’s a snippet of the poem “The River Remembers” taken from Floating on the Lehigh:
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A time before towns crowded Its banks and dams held back its flow, The black poison of coal silt and mine run-offs When it was owned by Lehigh Coal and Navigation. It remembers the kingfisher, the wood thrush, The wading heron Audubon painted. It remembers the light canoes of the Leni Lenape Who lived here ten thousand years ago and gave it a name. It remembers a time when it had no name. It remembers the jagged stone it broke and rolled smooth. The one I bend down and put in my pocket The June morning, the mist above the water so thick Nothing beyond its wooded banks exists.
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Tomato Tasting At Wildlands Conservancy In Emmaus
Submitted by KELLY BOND There's nothing better in the summer than a tasty, homegrown tomato after eating flavorless hot house tomatoes in the off season. Come join Penn State Lehigh and Northampton County Master Gardeners at their Tomato Tasting Blast on Saturday, August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to try different varieties that you may want to grow in your own garden. Also, try hot and not-so-hot peppers. Two educational workshops will be offered: One on common diseases and pests of vegetables and the second, focused on the importance of buying local produce from our area farmers. Bring either your ugliest or biggest tomato. Winners will receive a prize. Graciously hosted by the Wildlands Conservancy at 3701 Orchid Place in Emmaus, come join us. The workshop costs $12. For more information and to register, contact the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840 or http://extension.psu.edu/lehigh/events.
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Touch of Dutch 8 Aaguscht, 1963 Wann die Frucht heemgfaahre waar uff em Leeder-wagge iss sie abgegawwelt warre in’s Newe-denn adder uff es Owwe-denn un aa deel in der Frucht-schopp. Es hot eens abgawwele misse un eens hot uffem Owwe-denn sei misse die Scheeb abnemme mit re Gawwel un an der Blatz schmeise. Es [waar] als schrecklich hees uffem Owwe-denn darrich die Ern. Wann die Frucht mol baut vier adder fimf Woche in die Scheier waar no iss es ans Dresche gange. Mei Paepp hot ken Drescherei ghatt, so hot er en Mann beikumme losse mit me Dresch-wese. Ich hab des Erfaahre in der Zeit, wo gedrosche iss warre mit der gasoline Inschein un em Separator. Der Bauer, was als gedrosche hot fer mei Paepp, iss als gefaahre kumme die Leen rei mit zwee Geil in die Inschein gschpannt. Des waar als en hatter Pull fer die Geil der Barig ruff un hinne uff die Scheierbrick. No hot er ausgschpannt un iss fertgeridde mit die Geil. Baut en Schtunn schpeeder iss er kumme mit die zwee Geil in der Separator gschpannt. Des waar aa en gross Wese fer die zwee Geil ziege un hinnenaus hinnich die Scheier faahre. Der Separator un die Inschein sin an der
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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 19 threshing and we needed to see to it that enough eats were ready for the 9 o’clock break, noon meal, and again for the 4 o’clock break. This also took a lot of drinks. We always carried the blue balsaam tea to the barn by the bucketful. Sometimes we made lemonade by the bucketful. Everytime that they emptied out the grain sacks [from the separator] into the grain bin, we needed to come out with drinks. It also took a lot of chicken butchering the day before and a lot of baking. When the threshers came for dinner, we had to hurry to get the food on the table while they were washing up at the pump. There were however a
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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The library’s 19th annual Chinese Auction is scheduled for Friday, September 25 at the Diamond Fire Co. Social Hall. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items and gift certificates/baskets with a value of a least $20. Items can be dropped off at the library. The library will raffle off a Lottery Basket (tickets are $2) and 50/50 raffle tickets will also be sold and the winners will be announced that night. The cost is $2/ticket or 3 tickets for $5. Kids, keep reading! The library will pull the winner of the Barnes & Noble gift card on Friday, August 28 at noon. For every 10 books read, the child will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. This program will coincide with the McDonald’s reading program. When a child reads 10 books, they fill out a bookmark with the titles, have it signed by the librarians, and then go to McDonald’s for a free happy meal. The library is interested in forming a book club for adults that would meet once a month. Topics and time have yet to be decided. If you are interested and would like to be involved in the planning process, please contact the library. The Sweet Spot diabetes lecture for August will be held Wednesday, August 26 at 1 p.m. at the library. The topic for the month is “Stock Your Pantry Like A Pro.” The
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Indianland Garden Club Updates
Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The regular monthly meeting of the garden club will be held Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Linda Kortz will present the program and an arrangement demonstration. She will speak about "It's All About the Line." The club project of ground cherries is due and the Nomination Committee will present a slate of officers for 2016. Members may bring the following for judging: Specimens - zinnia, dahlia, chrysanthemum, cockscomb, cleome, gladiola, aster, impatiens, sedum, canna, phlox, a herb to be labeled, shrub/vine with focus on flowers and shrub/vine with focus on foliage. Houseplants - your choice to be labeled. Arrangements Autumn Beauty (right angle design, may use flowers, fruits, and/or vegetables); Falling Leaves (creative design); Apple of My Eye (your own interpretation). From the Garden - garden vegetables - 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 1 pepper, 1 any other (labeled). Photography – Abundance. Visitors are welcome to attend the meetings. For more information, call 610-767-0864.
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Infinity Vapes Opens In Downtown Palmerton
Submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER Join the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and Infinity Vapes of Palmerton for a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy light refreshments and network while learning about one of the newest businesses in the area. Infinity Vapes, a full-service vape shop, will open at 584 Delaware Avenue in downtown Palmerton. Infinity Vapes offers the Blue Mountain and northern Lehigh Valley region a clean, professional, fully-stocked vape shop that meets the needs of vapers both brand new and advanced. "Vaping" is the current preferred term used by people who use electronic cigarettes or personal vaporizers (called mods). Infinity Vapes/E-Cigs carries a full line of the box mods, kits, mechanical mods, disposables, re-buildable supplies, accessories, tanks, coils and batteries pivotal in this rapidly growing industry. Infinity Vapes carries a wide range of e-liquids, featuring Infinity E-Liquid, their custom-made, private-label brand “Made in the U.S.A.” Other premium juices include GNS, Cuttwood, Keystone, Steamjunk, Hold Fast, and more. All
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juices are professionally-labeled and purchased only from trusted, established suppliers. A tasting station is available to find your favorite flavors and the lounge is open to relax or get caught up with free Wi-Fi access and a big-screen TV. Infinity Vapes is operated by the Cigar Box line of stores which have been in business for over two decades. Palmerton’s general manager, Michael Barletta, and the entire team at Infinity Vapes Shop & Lounge are excited and looking forward to being part of the downtown Palmerton community.
Palmerton Camera Club Meeting
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Galen Glen Receives Congratulatory Proclamation From PA Senate and House of Representatives Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON On Thursday, August 20 at noon, Galen and Sarah Troxell, wine grower and winemaker, will receive a congratulatory proclamation from Pennsylvania State Senator, David G. Argall and Pennsylvania State Representative Jerry Knowles in the Winery's tasting room. The State House and Senate are recognizing Galen Glen Winery's 20th anniversary and the fact that they have continually produced high-quality, hand-crafted
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The Blue Boys
Cold hard fact: Dogs are adorable. But dogs doing people things? Forget about it. The internet exploded—again—at the discovery of Darren and Phillip (they even have people names!), two English Staffordshire Terriers from the land down under who love. To. Snuggle. Their Instagram feed declares them to be “Two very silly English Staffies from Brisbane Australia. Best Friends. Best cuddlers. Blanket hoggers, peanut butter fiends. Lovers of life.” The media loves them and all sufferers of cute aggression immediately boosted their following to almost 50,000 in just one week. You can help their climb to internet stardom by following these picture-perfect cuddlebugs at @instagram.com/the_blueboys.
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Peaceable Kingdom By Danielle S. Tepper
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nimal shelters, while their intentions are noble, too often have a negative image in the public eye. Dogs and cats living their lives in cages, being put down by the hundreds, their outlook bleak and sad. This may hold true for some shelters, but not for the modest little building nestled on MacArthur Road, with its brightly painted mural welcoming all to come find their new best friend. Dogs are regularly walked around the back of the building where the thick grass and shady trees are almost enough to forget that a busy highway stretches just on the other side. The cat room is laden with fluffy blankets, beds, and toys. It’s their home before they find a home. Founded in 1998, Peaceable Kingdom began as a network of volunteers who offered their homes to cats in need. In 2004, they established their permanent shelter location at 1049 MacArthur Road in Whitehall, leased from Becky Krisko and her mother, Mary Hilbert. They now had enough space to also rescue dogs and to open a low cost spay/neuter clinic. In 2012, the organization bought the building, making it their forever home. “When we bought it, nothing had been done to it for many years,” said PK president, Kathy Tomecek. “We had to put in new AC and heat because someone had broken in and stolen all the copper piping. We repainted over all the graffiti. And now here we are.” They have a $200,000 expansion plan that they hope to kick off in the spring of 2016, which would include moving their spay/neuter clinic. “We have a design and a dream and around $120,000 towards our goal. We have a ways to go yet,” Tomecek said. Tomecek started with PK 13 years ago as a kitten volunteer, fostering them in her home. When a Board of Directors position opened, she figured the timing was right and she became coordinator for the entire foster
kitten program. “Not everyone can do it all; someone is in charge of each program,” she explained. “We can’t afford to pay a full time staff, so we all take a piece of it, and that’s how we manage.” “Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t even be here. We can’t thank them enough,” she added. Approximately 200 people volunteer their time to Peaceable Kingdom, whether that means showing up at 6 a.m. to walk the dogs or mopping floors on Christmas Day. Every little bit of help counts, especially financially. “There’s not a lot of money today for people to donate, because there are so many worthy causes and groups,” said Tomecek. “So it’s amazing that people continue to donate. Every little penny helps us. We always struggle [financially], because I don’t think people understand what it costs on a monthly basis just to be here. You take the animals away and there’s still gas, water, electric, the mortgage. But as long as we can pay the bills, that’s a good day in my world.” Aside from helpful neighbors, local businesses also do what they can. PK partners with Target, PetSmart, and more to keep their doors open, in addition to a handful of fundraisers per month, typically sourced by outside parties.
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“The issue is, our volunteers do so much already, that we don’t think it’s right to ask for more. So those interested in fundraising for us handle that,” said Tomecek. “Restaurants have donated to us, there have been cook-offs and block parties. The outreach is amazing ... but spreading the word is still so important. There are still people out there who don’t know we’re here.” PK also gives back when they can. If they have a surplus of supplies for the month, they reach out to county rescues—the kind that can’t turn animals away
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and therefore become known as “kill shelters”—to try to lend a helping hand. “We’re able to remain ‘no kill’ because we only accept what our resources will allow,” Tomecek explained. “We can’t take kittens because we have a hard time adopting cats; when the kittens grow up, where will we put them? It’s like balancing a budget. The hard part is when we’re already at capacity and the volunteers arrive in the morning to find that people have just dumped animals on our doorstep overnight.” For that sad reason, Tomecek said they plan to upgrade their security system in the near future in the hopes of discouraging people from abandoning animals. “If someone brings us a half-dead whatever, we assume all responsibility for its well-being,” said Tomecek. “That’s crushing to our bottom line.” (Note: Animal rescues are not the same as animal control; Lehigh County Humane Society provides animal control services in that area.) Tomecek hopes people understand that sometimes they just have to say no. “I can’t tell you how bad I feel when it happens,” she said. “Some people don’t hold back and they’ll say, oh, well, my husband’s going to drown it—it’s on you if it dies. It’s really difficult, because you don’t know what will happen, but what can we do?” Approximately 300 dogs are adopted each year, plus 500 kittens and 100 cats. Peaceable Kingdom is even willing to work with people when they don’t have the room to keep an animal but those bringing it in don’t have the resources to keep it themselves. “I always tell them, if you’re willing to foster, we can help,” she said. “People usually say no; they just want
the problem to go away. Maybe four or five times a year, someone will do it. And we do our best. We’ll give food, litter, medicine. If you’re willing to help, so are we. Be part of the solution. When people step up, we try to absorb everything else.” Becoming a foster family for animals in need is a great way to help that is often overlooked. It gives the animal a safe place to stay, outside of the shelter environment, while a permanent loving home waits to be found. “We have a ton of foster homes, but the ultimate goal is to get them into forever homes,” said Tomecek. “We feel like we’re doing well; even when we can’t physically take an animal, we always offer some kind of help. That’swhat we’re here for—but we need help too. We want to try to improve so that we can help more animals.” Knowing that they’re helping is the most satisfying part of the “job,” according the Tomecek. “I can’t say it’s not stressful, and let me tell you, working in animal rescue, you really see the bad of humanity. I feel like it changes you,” she said. “But you know what you’re doing. Every time we see a pet go to their forever home, making someone happy, that’s the reward.” Peaceable Kingdom would like to thank all of their sponsors and supporters, their former landlords Becky Krisko and Mary Hilbert, Whitehall Township for granting them permanent residence, and all of their amazing volunteers who give up their free time to love and care for the animals at PK. Anyone interested in volunteering, donating money or supplies, becoming a foster, or adopting a new family member can visit www.lvpeaceablekingdom.info for more information.
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SPAY/NEUTER
Peaceable Kingdom has offered spay/neuter services since 2004. They perform up to 30 surgeries a day, three days a week, according to their medical director, Sarah Donnelly. They work with trappers to keep the feral cat population under control. “I have no idea how there’s any left in the Lehigh Valley not fixed,” she laughed. “We’re not here to make a fortune, we’re here to make it affordable for people to keep their animals and not have to bring any here. It has to pay for itself.” They also work with No-Kill Lehigh Valley (www.nokilllv. org), an organization that provides financial aid to local shelters. No animal is adopted out of PK until it is spayed/neutered and, to that end, they handle approximately 3,000 surgical cases a year.
Cats are the most difficult animals to adopt out of PK, according to Tomecek. If any of these pretty kitties catch your eye and you’d like to give them a loving forever home, please call 610-360-8771. Photos by Danielle Tepper.
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August Is Pennsylvania Produce Month
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Submitted by KELLY BOND If you are interested in eating local foods, August is the perfect time of the year. Pennsylvania’s 3,950 vegetable growers plant 49,400 acres of vegetables that produce more than 280,000 tons of vegetables for our use and enjoyment. August is the peak season for sweet corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, cantaloupes, watermelon, zucchini, squash, lettuce, beets, carrots, onions, and herbs. Roadside farm markets and community farmers’ markets are a favorite place to find fresh, locallygrown vegetables. Pennsylvania farm markets may be a simple picnic table under a shade tree in front of the farmer’s house or a large modern retail store with a full-line of local produce along with a bakery, deli, and garden center. Additionally, some markets will be hosting special festivals with various forms of entertainment for your whole family during PA Produce Month. All our farm markets and farmers’ markets will be offering an abundance of fresh, nutritious, local Pennsylvania vegetables during August. There are several options we can use to find a market near you: 1. Go to www.paveggies.org and click on “Find PA Veggies.” 2. Consumers can also call the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at 717-783-9948 to request a copy of “A Consumer’s Guide to Pennsylvania Farm Markets.” 3. Other valuable resources include the “PA Preferred” website at www.papreferred.com, Penn State University’s AgMap at http://agmap.psu.edu, and Pennsylvania’s Buy Fresh, Buy Local www. buylocalpa.org.
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Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Berlinsville is again sponsoring art classes for parishioners and all neighbors in the community. Due to popular response, more classes are being added. They will be taught by local artist Nancy Steinmetz. Beginning September 1, evening sessions will be held Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions will be held Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $12 per class; supplies are provided. For more information and to register, please call 610-767-2807 or call the parish office 610-767-3107. St. Nick’s is located on the corner of Route 946 and Oak Road. All are welcome to come and join in the fun and fellowship!
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The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
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to the story, an alternate understanding every step of the way and really proves that first impressions are deceiving; not everything is how it appears to be on the surface. The Girl on the Train focuses on the roles that the narrators play and are expected to play in society: “Let’s be honest: women are still only really valued for two things—their looks and their role as mothers.” The reader also gets to see three very different, bleak marriages: “I can't do this, I can't just be a wife. I don't understand how anyone does it - there is literally nothing to do but wait. Wait for a man to come home and love you. Either that, or look around for something to distract you.” Paula Hawkins delivered a well-written suspenseful read, but oh so depressing! Everyone is a liar, cheater, abuser, addict, victim, murderer, or all of the above. “I have never understood how people can blithely disregard the damage they do by following their hearts. Who was it that said following your heart is a good thing? It is pure egotism, a selfishness to conquer all.”
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Since it’s a valid and relevant question when discussing “this year’s Gone Girl,” I feel as though I should address it: how does The Girl on the Train stack up to Gone Girl? They may both be in this same, somewhat new genre that’s recently become all the rage on bookshelves—the suspenseful, dark, chilling thriller with an unreliable narrator; however, they are not the same. By all means, do read both, as both provide two completely different reading experiences. You may enjoy both, you may love one but not the other, or you may realize that this genre just isn’t for you. I really liked this book a lot. I immediately wished I had someone to talk to about it after consuming it, but I did not love it like I did Gone Girl.
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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 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. Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m.
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Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
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Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.
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Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.
Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30
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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Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.
St. John’s ELC Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
People’s EC Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. 9/14 – Rally Day at 9 a.m.
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St. Matthew’s UCC Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.
St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m. 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 Episcopale Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8/10:15 a.m. (N), SS 9 a.m. St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. John’s UCC Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. John’s UCC Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 10:15 a.m. w/child care, SS 9 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS 10 a.m. Mon., 7 p.m. Wed., 6 p.m. Sun. St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m. Trinity EC Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Trinity EC Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:30 a.m. 1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m. 1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.
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Trinity UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. W Thurs. 7 p.m. Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8/10:45 a.m., SS 9:15 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 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 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 Evang. Lutheran Church 1904 Main, Northampton W, N, 9:00 A.M. 610-261-1812 Zion Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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Current Obsessions: Summer TV, Vol. 2 In my July 16 column, I delved into my summer television obsessions which included Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black” and TV Land’s “Younger.” This week, I’m tackling the next two on my TiVo list that keep me occupied during the long dog days (and nights) of summer ...
The Strain | Season 2 Sundays at 10 on FX
Basically a vampire version of The Walking Dead, I gave this a shot purely to have something to watch on Sunday nights. Here, we got to see the start of the apocalypse (though they’re not actually calling it that yet) and in some ways, it’s far more gruesome than Dead. These aren’t your teenage daughter’s vampires; no sparkling skin or brooding eyes. These guys dispel snake-length tongues that latch on and bleed you dry. If you manage to scrape by with just a scratch, you’ll likely find yourself with worms wriggling under your skin, spreading the infection. And when you turn, my, do you get ugly. Ugliest of all is The Master, king of the vamps, who has a mysterious tie to one of the main characters, played by David Bradley. He’s joined by a CDC scientist (Corey Stoll) and a small band of determined New Yorkers dead set on killing all the bloodsuckers and keeping the strain contained to the five boroughs. It’s incredibly slow-moving, but when the action does pop up, it’s disgusting. It’s sub-par television horror; I personally prefer zombies.
America’s Got Talent Season 10 | Tuesdays at 8 on NBC
I don’t remember precisely when I started watching AGT. Probably around the same time my affection for American Idol waned. I’ve never been much of a talent competition junkie, mainly because the market is just completely saturated with them. AGT caught my interest solely because it’s so interesting! It’s not just singers and dancers—it’s ventriloquists and aerial acts and comedians, danger stunts and magic. And yeah, singers and dancers. There’s no age limit, which means adorable little kids and charming elderly people get up there on that stage to give it all they’ve got. Plus, I always love when a show is set in New York as opposed to Los Angeles. Makes the action feel just a little closer to home, even if I’m not there. The judges are by far the most bearable of those sitting in panels lately and even host Nick Cannon is tolerable. They just started the live shows last week, and trust me, it’s not too late to join the excitement!
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Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meeting Submitted by BOB GREEN
The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its next meeting Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center at 2900 Farmersville Road in Bethlehem. The program will be “VHF Operations and Grid Squares” hosted by Bill/W0RSJ. Hams and others interested always welcome.For more info, visit www.dlarc.org or call 610-432-8286. Free amateur radio classes will be offered starting September 8. What is amateur radio and what do you do with it? Amateur radio is a fun hobby where you can talk with people across town or all over the world, even with astronauts in space, without telephone wires, cell phones, or the internet. It provides helpful communication service in emergencies, public service and community events. Amateur radio operators come from all walks of life, from all ages, men and women, students and retirees, factory workers and doctors, and all in between. We all have one thing in common: ham radio. We can tinker and experiment and build things. We can help with communications at parades and other community events. We send health and welfare messages in times of disaster; sometimes we are the only communications available. We can compete in radio contests, and we can have casual conversations with other hams worldwide. To do all this, you need a license and a radio. Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will offer a series of nine Tuesday evening classes from 7 to 9 p.m., free of charge, beginning September 8 at the Northampton County Gracedale Complex in Nazareth. We will help anyone interested in earning their entry-level FCC amateur radio license. We also will offer a separate series of
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classes to upgrade to the General License on the same dates. For answers to questions, more information, or to register for the free classes, please call 610-4328286 or email ke3aw@ARRL.NET. The Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization.
Upcoming Red Cross Donation Opportunities
Submitted by COLIN RICCOBON The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Blood donations often decline in August as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed. Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. Donors with types AB, O negative, B negative and A negative blood are especially encouraged to donate. Plasma from type AB donors can be transfused to patients of any blood type, as can type O negative blood. Type B negative and A negative blood can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients. These are the most in demand blood types and are in constant need. Please consider donating Thursday, August 27 at Westminster Village (803 North Wahneta Street in Allentown) from 12 to 5 p.m.
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LCCC Presents Entrepreneur Of Billy’s Downtown Diner
Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Center for Career Pathways and Business Enterprise Center will host an evening with Billy Kounoupis, author of Billy Cooks Like a Mother and the soonto-be released Business Secrets Beyond the Grill, and owner/operator of the "Billy's Downtown Diner" in Allentown. He will share his insights on entrepreneurship and the execution of a business dream on Tuesday, October 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Baum School of Art at 510 W. Linden Street. Cost is $10; LCCC students can attend for free. Refreshments will be provided. Limited seating is available and pre-registration is required. To register, go to www.lccc.edu/jobtraining. For more information, please call 610-799-1957.
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Rep. Julie Harhart presenting a citation in honor of the anniversary of the schoolhouse to officers and members of the lt historical society.
Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by BEVERY PUTT If you missed the 150th anniversary of St. Paul's Schoolhouse celebration on August 1, you missed an opportunity to learn about the life of a confederate soldier and duties of a laundress for the soldiers (portrayed by Mr. and Mrs. Langley). Also, Dr. Peters portrayed a Civil War surgeon, bringing all of his medical tools and sharing his knowledge. Lamont Shaffer sang folk songs for visitors in St. Paul's fellowship hall while everyone enjoyed refreshments during the day. Before opening the schoolhouse for tours, Rep. Julie Harhart presented a citation to the Lehigh
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Lehigh Township Historical Continued from Page 40 time during the year for family or group tours. The next event for the historical society is the yard sale to be held Friday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Raindate September 19.) You may donate items to the society by bringing them on the open house dates on Sunday, September 13 or Sunday, September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. or on the day of the event. The yard sale will be held outside the historical centre in Pennsville. If you wish to sell your own items, you can rent a space for a small fee. Forms are available at the historical centre on open house dates or call 610-440-0151 to leave your name, phone number, and email address and forms will be emailed directly to you. On September 26, the society will hold its annual mum sale at Pennsville (outside the historical centre) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come early for the best selections. Mums not sold on Saturday will be offered for sale on Sunday, September 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. On Saturday, there will be baked goods, hot dogs, and drinks available for sale. Looking ahead, the society will participate in the Dream Come True benefit at Becky's Drive-In in Berlinsville on Sunday, October 4 and will be chancing off a basket. Stop by our table and take a
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Memorial Plaque Adds Schyler Kemps Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The board members of the Slatington Public Library welcomed Mr. and Mrs. John Kemps, owner of Celebration Fireworks, to their monthly board meeting on August 11 to acknowledge their recent gift to the library. A donation of $1,000 was made in memory of their son, Schyler. In 2010, the children of Louise Hallman donated a slate plaque in her memory to the library. This memorial honor's their beloved mother and also helps the library. This permanent memorial is located in the front of the library, and it allows all members of the community to honor their loved ones and friends with a donation of $1000. Schyler Kemps name has been added to this plaque. The Slatington Public Library is grateful for the opportunity to honor the special names that appear on this memorial. Arlene M. Altrichter is also honored on the plaque.
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EVENTS Bus trip to the Franklin Institute’s "Vatican Splendors" exhibit on Friday, December 11, hosted by Friends of Northampton Area Public Library. The exhibit includes many artifacts which have never left Vatican City. Cost includes admission, bus, and driver's tip: Children age 3-11, $55. 12 and over, $65. Lunch is on your own. The bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and arrives back at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 610-262-7537. (8/20) Cherryville Senior Center bus trip, Wednesday, October 21. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Pick up in Cherryville at Redner’s, drop-off at Hope Lutheran Church in Northampton. “Church Basement Ladies.” 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. (8/20) Cherryville Senior Center bus trip, Wednesday, November 11. Rainbow Dinner Theatre (comedy) in Lancaster. Pick up in Cherryville at Redner’s, drop-off at Hope Lutheran Church in Northampton. “Goodnight Mrs. Piffin.” 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. (9/3) Garage Sale, August 28-29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 699 Almond Rd. in Walnutport. Something for everyone. Rain or shine. (8/20) Schpotyaahr Fescht (Fall Festival): Sept. 12-13, 12-6 p.m. at Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society (4584 Werleys Corner Rd.) in New Tripoli. Live entertainment, children’s activities, museum tours, great food, bake sale, focusing on the Herber Family.
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Free family fun. Rain or shine. Call 610-298-2352 for more info. (8/20) Slatington Library Chinese Auction, Friday, September 25, Diamond Social Hall. Wanted: Handcrafted items, gift certificates and baskets, with $20 value. Drop items at the library. Contact 610-767-6461 for more info. (8/20)
FOR SALE CABIN at Peck’s Pond, Pike County. Newly rewired, new roof, running water, indoor bathroom with shower, fully furnished, wood stove with eight cords of wood. $55,000. Call 610-837-0680. (8/20) FOR SALE 2003 Saturn Ion. Automatic. AC works. New inspection until Oct. 2016. Jet black. Great body. $1,899. (8/20) Pride Mobility Jazzy Select 6 Power Chair with charger and two new batteries. Candy apple red. Call 610-767-0118 (8/20)
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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. $575 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. (12/17) Egyptian Sands Motel, Room For Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe. $175/week or $595/month. Call 610-262-8050. (12/3) Slatington Hotel. Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rms., $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 610760-0700. (8/20)
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There was a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam War memorial from Washington D.C. set up through August 16 at the Moore Township recreation complex. Photos by James Benetzky.
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How To Road Trip—A Survival Guide
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(NAPSI)—With summer in full swing, now is a perfect time for a vacation. If you’re planning to be among the one in four people expecting to take a road trip this year according to AAA, there are a few steps you can take to prepare for your trip to ensure it goes off without a hitch. Whether you are traveling near or far this summer, these five tips will keep your car and travel companions in good spirits from point A to point B and everywhere in between.
1. Plan ahead and include all your travel companions. Be sure everyone in the car will have a special destination or point of interest to look forward to during the trip. Gather ideas of potential pit stops along your route in advance and let your group weigh in to chart the course. There are a variety of online trip planning tools that make it easy for everyone to offer suggestions and rank their choices. 2. Road trip activities. Good playlists and great conversations are the cornerstone for all memorable road trips. The games you played on road trips during your childhood are still fun and entertaining. Eye Spy, the license plate game and 20 questions are all good, low-tech ways to engage all your travel companions who are along for the ride. Try a seated “scavenger hunt.” Write out a list of likely items to spot along the route or at the sites you visit and the first one to check off the whole list gets to choose the next rest stop. 3. Keep the car comfy. Anticipate the various needs and comfort of your travel companions by stashing a few pillows and blankets in the car. Having a pillow will allow your passengers to take a quick nap before it’s their turn to drive. And keeping an extra blanket or two in the car will eliminate the battle over the air conditioning. Bring along cookie sheets or cutting boards for the kids to have on their laps so they can write, draw or do small puzzles in the car.
4. Pack smart snacks. Keep your body fueled while you’re on the road with portable and shareable snacks. Granola bars, fruit and crackers are easy options for snacking in the car. If you can’t decide between sweet and savory, try COMBOS Sweet & Salty Caramel Crème Pretzel and COMBOS Sweet & Salty Vanilla Frosting Pretzel. The new snack is perfect for road trip noshing and satisfies both sweet and salty cravings! For more information visit www.Facebook.com/COMBOS and www.COMBOS.com. 5. Prepare for the unexpected. Even the best-laid plans can hit a bump in the road. Road construction, flat tires and traffic can all put a damper on your road trip causing delays and frustration. Make sure your car is road ready before you head out—check the oil and wiper fluid levels and make sure all the tires, including the spare, are properly inflated. And as a precaution, program the number of a nationwide emergency automobile service in your phone. Portable Food Ideas Two new snacks feature sweet and salty flavors combined: COMBOS Sweet & Salty Caramel Crème Pretzel and COMBOS Sweet & Salty Vanilla Frosting Pretzel. They’re handy on car, plane and boat trips or tucked into your purse or backpack. Learn more at www.Facebook.com/ COMBOS and www.COMBOS.com.
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Tips For Planning A Family Vacation
(NAPSI)—When it comes to creating a memorable vacation, planning and scheduling are key. That’s the word from travel experts, such as those at Expedia, who say Americans collectively let half a billion paid days off go to waste last year. The good news is that there is still time to avoid becoming a vacation statistic this summer. To help, here are some tips for making the most of those precious warm-weather days that are fast approaching. • Get the kids’ input. Even if you’ve already scheduled your family vacation, give them a voice by involving them in some of the planning. According to AAA, 21 percent of respondents listed “family arguments about where to go and what to do” as one of their biggest summer vacation frustrations. • Declare digital freedom. E-mails and social media can wait. Use summer to reconnect with nature, your family and friends. Put your phone on silent. Store it in an out-of-reach bag. But keep it in case of emergencies. • Choose a wet destination. Many believe a vacation on water can give everyone in the family the chance to do something they enjoy. • Think long term. Spending now on a lake house, boat or RV may save you money and headaches on future vacations. Real freedom is taking vacation on your schedule.
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Another way to secure long-term value for your vacation dollar is by investing in quality equipment, both on the water and on land. For instance, new to the water this year is the Evinrude® E-TEC® G2™ outboard engine. An innovative, boldly styled engine, it’s designed to deliver 15 percent better fuel efficiency, 20 percent more torque and 75 percent fewer regulated emissions than its competitors’. Contributing to the engine’s lifetime value is the fact that it doesn’t require dealer maintenance for five years. It’s also available in 350 color combinations. Consumers can test-ride boats rigged with the Evinrude E-TEC G2 line of outboard engines at select locations. To find one, visit www. EvinrudeTestRides.com.
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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine..............................15 All-American Tree Service............49 Amer. Legion Aux.-Spaghetti......32 Amey’s Clean Rite..........................48 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc................................3 B. Biechy...........................................37 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................33 Bechtel’s Pharmacy........................21 Becker Homes.................................48 Bethany Wesleyan Church..............17 Blue Mountain Construction..........48 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............41 Blue Mountain Pet Grooming......26 Britton Business..............................41 Campton Funeral...........................52 Century 21-Ryon Real Estate.......11 Charles H. Mantz, Inc......................6 Cindy’s Deli.....................................22 Clean Sweep........................ 16, 32, 51 Country Clippers Pet Grooming.................................27 Country Garden.............................15 Crystal Vision Center.....................19 David Hess Concrete.....................38 Diamond Fire....................................4 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning...37 Dumpsters.......................................25 Dust Hunnies..................................23 Everett Chiropractic.........................7 Family Practice................................10 Frey & Co.........................................27 GD Shupp Home Repairs.............49 George Bensing Funeral Home...33 Green Wood Nursery....................49 Heidel Hollow Farm......................17 Home Helpers.................................18 Jackie’s French Fries.......................37 Josie’s Loch of Hair...........................3 Kornfiend’s Market..........................5 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal.......................20 Lincoln Manor................................40 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................47 Mahoning Valley Speedway..........42 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................31 Mint Home Improvement............32 Monica Sellers.................................12 Movie Trivia Winner......................13 Myers Contracting.........................48
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