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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar...................Pg. 6 Coloring Page.......................Pg. 20, 30 Church Directory............... Pg. 28 & 29 Word Search...............................Pg. 36 Pets..............................................Pg. 39 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 41 & 42 Sudoko........................................Pg. 48 Christmas Eve Services..............Pg. 52

They sang carols and played games before receiving their presents from her. She had some help from special friends that passed out lots of cookies. The setting was warm and friendly for both children and adults, and many of the children were pleased to see their teacher from the LIbrary’s Story Hour Program. The Slatington Public Library is grateful to our Staff, Board, and Friends of the Library for their help with this event and all of the programs the library presents throughout the year. Our library is dedicated to our mission of literacy and service to our patrons. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. We look forward to serving you in 2020.

Santa was very busy at the North Pole so he sent Mrs. Claus Santa was very busy at the North Pole so he sent Mrs. Claus to the Slatington Public Library to visit with the children of the Northern Lehigh Community. Mrs Claus was seated on a rocking chair by a beautiful Christmas Tree with the children around her as she read Christmas Stories to them. 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 F 610-767-9612

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Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit "CLIU is a service agency committed to Helping Children Learn." This is a current anticipated position that works 242 days per year. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accurate payment processing of staff, confirming final biweekly payroll, attending monthly orientations for new employees, preparing and verifying multiple reports and reconciling, maintaining 403(b) annual notifications, website postings and applicable employee election processing and maintaining hourly employee rate spreadsheet. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent, required; One (1) year experience with data entry, preferred; One (1) year experience in payroll process using electronic systems, required; Experience with general secretarial skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, filing, data entry, customer service and telephone skills. Please visit www.cliu.org Employment Opportunities to apply or call 610-769-4111 ext. 1292 if you have questions about the position. EOE

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“CLIU is a service agency committed to helping children learn”

Full time and part time Instructional Assistants are needed to work in various locations within Carbon and Lehigh Counties. These positions work with grades PK-12. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting classroom teachers with instruction, tracking student progress, preparation and supervision of classroom activities, grading assessments, and helping children on and off the bus. Instructional Assistants work in a group or in a one on one setting and must possess excellent communication/organizational skills. Please visit www.cliu.org Employment Opportunities to apply or call 610-769-4111 ext 1249 with questions.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR December 20,21,22,23,26,27,28 • Lowhill Lights of Wonder, indoor light show at Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli. Showtimes 6:00pm, 6:45pm and 7:30pm each date, with a Christmas carol sing along at 5:45 prior to each evenings show at 6pm. All donations received through this year’s program will be given to the Cancer Support community of the Greater Lehigh Valley. After each show enjoy fresh baked cookies in our social hall. Christmas Eve Dec 24, 4:45 pm Christmas carol sing along, 5:00 pm light show, 6:00pm Traditional candlelight service. Call Jason 610-360-4281 January 5 • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington, will be offering a free community luncheon on January 5, 2020. We will be serving starting at 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. We will be serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and vegetables, tossed salad, beverages and desserts. It will be held in the church’s social hall. MONDAYS • 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 6

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 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-7308601. WEDNESDAYS • Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-8264962. • 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, meets 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 • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol. 428 South 7th St. Lehighton, PA. Contact Carolee @ 610-377-5177. Free support for anyone impacted by an overdose. • TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-8522136.

THURSDAYS • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Grange 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. • Walnutport Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at St. Johns U.C.C. Church Slatington. 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. 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. • SHEPHERDSCHAPEL.COM students have Saturday evening Bible study on a teleconference line with focus on current events in prophecy. Call 610-759-0293. 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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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

The next meeting of the Book Club will be on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 1:00. The club will be meeting at Mama’s Pizza for a chat and chew, each member presenting a book of his/her choice. The book chosen for January is “Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley” by M.C. Beaton. The local genealogy group will meet on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00am. They welcome anyone who is interested in learning about their ancestors or who have questions on how to find their ancestors. Ed Bechtel, RPh presents “Which Diet takes the Gold?” on Wednesday, Dec.18th at 1:00pm. This is

the third Wednesday because of the Christmas holiday. The Sweet Spot diabetes series is normally presented on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm and is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. There is a link on the library’s web site (www. slatingtonlibrary.org) to view past presentations. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. There is always a book sale going on. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Die Nacht vor Grischtdaag ’S waar die Nacht yuscht vor Grischtdaag un ganz darrich’s Land, Waar der gross-hatzich Saende Klaus recht gut bekannt; Mit Hasch in seim Schlidde, hot yeders gewisst, Wer der frei-gewwich, lieblich alt Saende Klaus iss.

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Der Wint hot gepiffe, darrich sei lang, weisser Baart – (Er iss niemols zum Baerber, sell hot er als gschpaart.) Un der Schpeck uff seim dick Sack – mer hen’s schunn bedracht, Daer wibbelt un wobbelt wannewer er lacht. Un er lacht in seim Schlidde, mit der Whip in der Hand, Uff der Nacht yuscht vor Grischtdaag, un geht darrich’s Land. Es Haus waar ganz schtill, net en Saund hot mer gheert, Fer der Saende Klaus kummt net, wu er iss verschteert. Die Kinner sin immer sell Zeit frieh in’s nescht, Un frehlich gebet un druff gschlofe recht fescht; Die gross un gleene sin all uffeemol Arrig gut un braff warre un alles waar wohl, Fer die Mommi hot gsaagt, dass der Saende net schtoppt Continued on page 10

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 8

Um heiser, dass nix-nutzich Kinner drin hot. Seller Owet hot yeders sei Schtrump ausgeduh Un uffghenkt um Schannschde, un nuff in die Ruh; Der Sam un der Bill un der Hanns un der Jeck, Hen die Schtrimp aus un uffghenkt, un noh waar die Beck, Die Betz un die Salli, Die Mag un die Liz, En ganz Roi Samples vun Schtrimp – yah, gewiss! Der Mike un der Ike un der Joe un der Jim, Un der Moses un Aaron, die wu Zwilling sin. Wie der Saende Klaus kumme iss, saagt er mol, „Whew, Ich weess miner sex nau schier net was zu duh; Ich will sie gaern fille awwer, Whew! Ich bin bang Die Schtrimp waare net in der Wesch fer schunn lang. Wann ich Kaendi do neiduh, gut schmackich un siess, Grickt der Schocklaad un Zucker der Flavor vun Fiess.“ So guckt er die Roi naus un schtreicht um seim

Baart, Un exaemint die Schtrimp, gross un glee, alle Ort. „Well die Leit do sin aarem, un Geld immer katz, Awwer en Droppli so Kinner macht reichdum im Hatz.“ Hot er gsaagt zu sich selwer, „Awwer Lieb iss ken Geld, Un geht net in Hendli wie Kaesch in die Welt.“ Sell gsaagt, dreht er rum un zum Schannschde graad naus, Un kummt mit mer mechdicher Bund’l in’s Haus. Mer hett schier gedenkt ’s iss en Kraemer dass kummt, Un net der alt Saende Klaus, wu zum Schannschde rei-tschumpt. Sei Sack uffgemacht, hot er yeders en Paar Vun der beschde schtore-kaafde Woll-schtrimp uff der Floor, Derno hot er Zucker un Grundniss neigschteckt Fer der Sam un der Bill un der Hanns un der Jeck. Er’s graad um der Roi naus zu der Betz ihre Schtrump Un datt bletzlich gschtoppt; saagt er, „Du liewer Grund! Des iss doch ken Schtrump, es guckt yo, wie en Sack.“

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Un graad dezu neigeht es iwwerich vum Paeck. Un mit dem dass die Betz so gross-fiessich iss, Hot er’n ganz frisher Bund’l reigholt fer die Liz, Un die Beck un die Salli, die Mag un der Jim Hen Keschde aa grickt mit Fish-warrum drin, Un Zucker-geil un Doll-bobbe mit Haar, Un es Vieh dass im Noah sei Schiff eemol waar; Der Mike un der Ike un der Joe hen en Drumm, Schad-hammer un Bicker mit Pikders drin rum. Fer’s letscht waar die Zwilling, der Bund’l waar leer; Wann die Zwilling nix hen, sin sie bees dass en Baer; So hot die alt Saende Nick rect hatt gedenkt – Was kann er der Zwilling noch gewwe fer’n Gschenk? Er iss graad dezu naus, un glei iss er komme Un paar Millich-gees um die Weg aagebunne. Oh, was iss der Grischtdaag en frehliche Zeit, Mit Lieb un Gut-wille bei all unser Leit, Mit en gross-hatzich Saende Klaus, hallich un froh, Un en alder Welsch-haahne im Offe graad do! Un was en Blessier, wann der Saende Klaus kummt,

Fer die Kinner, mit Zucker un Keschde im Schtrump! Uff die Nacht yuscht vor Grischtdaag, ’s iss all gut bekannt, Kummt der frei-gewwich Saende Klaus un geht darrich’s Land. -Solly Hulsbuck (Harvey M. Miller) The Night before Christmas It was just the night before Christmas and completely throughout the land, The big-hearted Santa Claus was rightly well known; With deer hitched to his sled, everyone knew Who the generous, dear old Santa Claus is. The wind ‘piped’ through his long white beard – (Not once did he go to the barber, he always spared himself from that.) And the fat on his thick ‘paunch’ – we have already observed, That shook and wobbled whenever he laughed. And he laughed in his sled, with the whip in his hand, Just on the night before Christmas, and went Continued on page 12

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 11

throughout the land. The house was completely still, one did not hear a sound, Because Santa Claus does not come where he is disturbed. The children always went early to bed in that time, And willingly prayed and slept on it soundly; The big ones and the little ones all at once

Became very good and well-behaved and everything was okay, For mommy said that Santa does not stop At houses that have naughty children in them. That evening everyone took off their stockings And hung them at the chimney and went up to bed; Sam and Bill and Jack and Jake Took off their stockings and hung them and next was Becky, Betsy and Sally, Maggie and Liz, A complete row of stocking samples – yes, indeed! Mike and Ike and Joe and Jim, And Moses and Aaron, those were twins. When Santa Claus came, he said at once,“Whew! By golly! I don’t know now what to do, I gladly want to fill them but, whew! I am afraid The stockings were not in the wash for a long time. If I put candy in them, good tasting and sweet, The chocolate and sugar will get the flavor of feet.” So he looked out at that row and stroked his beard, And examined the stockings, big and small, all kinds. Continued on page 14

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“Well the people here are poor, and money is always tight, But a little group of such children makes riches in the heart.” But he said to himself, “But love is not money, And it does not go into the little hands like cash in this world.” Having said that, he turned around and went up and right out the chimney,

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And came with a mighty bundle into the house. One could almost think that it is a peddler that came, And not old Santa Claus who jumped into the chimney. Having opened his bag, he [laid out] for everyone a pair Of the best store bought wool stockings [right there] on the floor, Then he put candy and peanuts in them For Sam and Bill and Jack and Jake. He went right out the row to Betsy’s stocking And stopped abruptly there; He said, “My goodness! This isn’t yet a stocking, it looks like a sack.” And he put the remainder of his pack into it. And because Betsy was so ‘big-footed’ He carried in another fresh bundle for Liz And Becky and Sally, Maggie and Jim They also got chestnuts with fish worms (hopefully – candy) in them, And candy horses and doll babies with hair, And cattle that was once in Noah’s Ark (toys, hopefully?); Mike and Ike and Joe got a drum,

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Fish nets for shad, and books with pictures in them. The last were the twins, but the bundle was empty, If the twins got nothing, they will be as angry as a bear; So old St. Nick thought right hard about that – What could he still give to the twins as a gift? He went out for it right away and soon he came And tied a pair of milk-goats by the lane.

The Rotary Club of Slatington will be sponsoring the 39th annual Rotary Invitational Christmas Basketball Oh how Christmas is a joyous time, Tournament. With love and good will among all the people, The games will With a big-hearted Santa Claus, happy and glad, be December 26th And a big tom turkey in the oven right there! and 27th at the Northern Lehigh And what a pleasure, when Santa Claus comes, High School For the children, with candy and chestnuts in the gymnasium. Doors open at 6:00 PM and games begin stockings! ƚŚ dŚĞ ZŽƚĂƌǇ ůƵď ŽĨ ^ůĂƚŝŶŐƚŽŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƐƉŽŶƐŽƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ϯϵ ĂŶŶƵĂů ZŽƚĂƌǇ each night at 6:30 PM. Boys Varsity teams from On the night just before Christmas, it is/ŶǀŝƚĂƚŝŽŶĂů ŚƌŝƐƚŵĂƐ ĂƐŬĞƚďĂůů dŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞ ŐĂŵĞƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ well Northern Lehigh, Palmerton, Lehighton, and Jim ƚŚ ƚŚ known, Ϯϲ ĂŶĚ Ϯϳ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ >ĞŚŝŐŚ ,ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů ŐǇŵŶĂƐŝƵŵ͘ ŽŽƌƐ ŽƉĞŶ Ăƚ Thorpe will be participating. Spectator admission ϲ͗ϬϬ WD ĂŶĚ ŐĂŵĞƐ ďĞŐŝŶ ĞĂĐŚ ŶŝŐŚƚ Ăƚ ϲ͗ϯϬ WD͘ ŽǇƐ sĂƌƐŝƚǇ ƚĞĂŵƐ ĨƌŽŵ That generous Santa Claus comes and goes is $6 for adults and $3 for students. Non-perishable EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ >ĞŚŝŐŚ͕ WĂůŵĞƌƚŽŶ͕ >ĞŚŝŐŚƚŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ :ŝŵ dŚŽƌƉĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚŝŶŐ͘ throughout the land. ^ƉĞĐƚĂƚŽƌ ĂĚŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ŝƐ Ψϲ ĨŽƌ ĂĚƵůƚƐ ĂŶĚ Ψϯ ĨŽƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͘ EŽŶͲƉĞƌŝƐŚĂďůĞ ĨŽŽĚ food donations will be collected for the Northern ĚŽŶĂƚŝŽŶƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐŽůůĞĐƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ >ĞŚŝŐŚ &ŽŽĚ ĂŶŬ͘ ůů ƉƌŽĐĞĞĚƐ Lehigh Food Bank. All proceeds from the event will ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƵƐĞĚ ƚŽ ĨƵŶĚ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉƐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĂŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ůŽĐĂů ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ [Hallicher Grischtdaag un en gsund, hallich be used to fund scholarships and grants for local ŽƌŐĂŶŝǌĂƚŝŽŶƐ͘ Neiyaahr zu eich all! community organizations. WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ DĂƌĐ 'ƌĂŵŵĞƐ Ăƚ ϰϴϰͲϳϮϱͲϵϵϮϳ ͬ ŵũŐϭϵϴϯΛƉƚĚ͘ŶĞƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĂŶǇ ƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶƐ͘

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The Neffs National Bank donates to Toys for Tots of the Lehigh Valley submitted by Amanda Clauser

The Neffs National Bank has donated 10 boxes and three bicycles to the local Toys for Tots Allentown. The collection campaign ran from Monday, November 4 through Friday, December 6 in the bank’s lobby during regular business hours. Items collected include stuffed animals, dolls, monster trucks, toy cars, board games and books. Donations were received as a collective effort by the bank employees, customers, local businesses and the community. “We have been doing this for the past 6 years and the support by the community has been overwhelming and we can't thank them enough,” said Kevin Schmidt, President/ CEO of The Neffs National Bank. “We have been told that we are one of the largest collection sites in the Lehigh Valley and we look forward to assisting in this event each year.” The Neffs National Bank will have other community events coming up in the new year, and these events will be listed on the bank’s website, www.neffsnatl.com. When retrieving the donations on Monday, December 9, Toys for Tots volunteer Marty reflected on the reasons why he has been collecting for over thirty years: “When your family is opening presents on Christmas Day, remember that a child somewhere in the Lehigh Valley is opening up a toy on Christmas because of your donation at Neffs Bank.” All donations and funds donated in the Lehigh Valley stay in the Lehigh Valley. According to the Toys for Tots Allentown website, 85,183 toys were distributed in 2018 and over 30,000 children were supported in the community’s efforts. About The Neffs National Bank The Neffs National Bank, a subsidiary of Neffs

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Pennsylvania Public Television Awarded $170,000 for New Books and eBooks submitted by Erica Koup

Pennsylvania Public Television, in collaboration with the United Way of Pennsylvania, has been selected to receive an award of $170,000 for new books and eBooks. This award will extend the mission of both organizations, providing greater access to books for children in low-income districts. First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise focused on equal access to quality education for children in need, awarded the funds as part of its OMG Books Awards: Offering More Great Books to Spark Innovation, a program that will give more than $4.7 million in funding to distribute 1.5 million brand Continued on page 21

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of glory,” and through receiving Jesus as your Savior and Lord. “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God” (John 1:12). Do it now and this will become not only “the most wonderful time” of your year, but also “the most wonderful time” of your life! --Written by the late Pastor Daniel E. Lundmark

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new books and eBooks to children living in lowincome communities in 33 U.S. states and territories. “Pennsylvania Public Television stations understand the magic of characters like Daniel Tiger, Big Bird and Curious George. We also understand the magic that happens for a child when they read with someone who cares for them,” said Ron Hetrick, President & CEO of WITF, one of the seven stations a part of Pennsylvania Public Television. “In an effort to help our communities live inspired, we are thrilled to work with our partners at the United Way and First Book to help make magic of reading happen for more children in Pennsylvania.” “First Book is helping public media partners and United Ways to resource proven local strategies which get free books into the hands of children of all ages from low-income communities across the state. Reading is the foundation for all learning, and books are the tool to develop those skills. We hope the books also encourage development of positive relationships with adults who will read First Book selections to young children, or help older children choose the next story they would like to read. Together we are changing Pennsylvania communities,” said Kristen Rotz, President of United Way of Pennsylvania. Awardees are using the funding to select books and eBooks from the First Book Marketplace (www. fbmarketplace.com), First Book’s award-winning eCommerce platform, that best meet the needs of the children they serve. First Book estimates the total value of the books distributed will be more than $12 million. “We know that access to books and eBooks makes a significant difference in a child’s future success,” said Kyle Zimmer, First Book president, CEO, and cofounder.“Children do not thrive in deeply underresourced environments and too many of the schools and programs have far too little. This deprivation has long-term consequences for the children, their families, their communities and our nation. This could not be more urgent. With the OMG Books Awards, First Book and Pennsylvania Public Television in collaboration with the United Way of Pennsylvania are investing not only in the future of the kids we’re reaching, but in the overall wellbeing of our nation.” Access to adequate resources is one of the greatest contributors to educational success in the United States. [1] Research indicates that just the presence DECEMBER 19, 2019 || townandcountrygazette.com

of books in the home improves educational outcomes, yet low-income communities across the U.S. are plagued by vast ‘book deserts’—with one community having only a single book per as many as 830 children.2 Additionally, members of the First Book Network, who exclusively serve kids in need, have indicated that without First Book, the children they serve would have access to very few books, if any at all. 3 (References below). Eligible educators, librarians, providers, and others serving children in need can sign up to receive resources from First Book outside of OMG Books Awards at firstbook.org/join. For more information, please visit firstbook.org or follow the latest news on Facebook and Twitter. About Pennsylvania Public Television (PPT) Pennsylvania Public Television consists of seven public television stations which bring PBS and educational events to Pennsylvania. Public television reaches over 2,300,000 persons per week reaching large diverse, rural and underserved audiences. Last year, nearly 1,400 teachers received training and over 200,000 students, parents, and teachers participated in educational events. Partner stations include WITF/Harrisburg, WHYY/Philadelphia, WLVT/Allentown, WVIA/Scranton, WPSU/State College, WQED/Pittsburgh, and WQLN/Erie.

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9 Short Term Financial Goals for the New Year By Miriam Caldwell

The new year is a great time to set financial goals. However, it is not uncommon to burn out and revert to old habits. These goals are designed to be reached quickly and still help you to positively change your finances.You should be able to complete these goals within the first month. Save $1,000 Right Away One of the first steps of taking control of your personal finances is to have money set aside for emergencies. A good starting amount is $1,000.You may be surprised at how quickly you can save that money. Try strategies that include saving bonuses or a tax return. You can cut back on fun money for the month to put toward the amount, sell some items online or work as a temp for after holiday sales. The money should add up quickly and then you have an emergency fund in place. Create a Monthly Budget In reality, setting up your budget really should not take up much time. Even if you do not end up sticking to it each month, learning how much you make, what you spend and how the two compare can help you start making better financial decisions each week. A budget is your spending plan for the month, but it can also help you identify areas where you need to focus, and just creating one can help you bring an awareness to your finances that you did not have before. Catch Up on Late Payments Late payments can be expensive. Late fees can add up quickly and it can be difficult to catch up and get ahead when you have fallen behind. Make Continued on page 27

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Dream Maker Awards Four volunteers from the Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show held at Becky’s DriveIn received the Dream Maker Awards in November at the Dream Come True telethon held at Penn’s Peak. Michael Rehrig, Ramona Heelan, and Todd Latshaw are employees at Becky’s and have volunteered for many years preparing weeks before the event and the day of the benefit. Thomas Oncheck (Duncan the Dog) has been putting smiles on the spectators faces who attend the benefit at Becky’s for many years by strolling the grounds and greeting everyone during the day of the event. Duncan the Dog is a permanent fixture at the annual benefit and look forward seeing him each year. With everyone’s help it was possible to hold the worthy benefit for chronically, terminally, and seriously ill children. This year’s benefit raised $11,040.00 for Dream Come True of the Blue Ridge Chapter.

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it a goal to catch up now, and you will be better off in the future.You can find extra money by working an extra job or selling some things. You may also be able to contact the companies and see if they will set up a payment plan for you to get caught up over a few months, which may make the process more manageable. If you are making good faith payments the companies are less likely to report you to collections. Pay Off One Credit Card or Medical Bills It can seem overwhelming to think about paying off all of your debt. This usually takes months or years. Instead just choose one thing to pay off quickly. Look at your smallest monthly payments and see what you can do to pay at least one off this month. If you have a store credit card with a low balance, or you owe monthly payments to a hospital, you may be able to clear those up fairly easily. You can take that money and apply it toward building an emergency fund or to other debt, but you will have improved your situation just by clearing out a few small debts. Cut Costs on Three Bills Try finding ways to reduce the amount you pay each month on at least three bills. An easy place to start is with your cable bill. Consider cutting the cord and moving to a service that you can stream online. There are options that cost a significant amount less than cable or satellite and most do not have monthly contract options. Another bill that you may consider changing is cell phone plan providers. Shop around for the best plans and deals. If you are currently locked into a contract, there may be a deal where the new company will buy out your contact. Find ways to cut usage on your electricity or water bill as a way to save money. Meet With a Financial Planner Setting up a meeting with a financial planner should not take too long. Once you have the meeting, you should have a better idea of what type of goals you need to set and strategies to help you start investing. It can be helpful to meet with your financial planner or adviser once a year to check on your portfolio and to see if you need to change your financial plan as your life goals change and evolve. Open an IRA or Start Contributing to Your 401(k) One easy goal is to start saving for retirement if you have not already. Contact your human resources representative to learn what you need to do to start contributing to your 401(k). Start by contributing up to your employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match and then you can work DECEMBER 19, 2019 || townandcountrygazette.com

on increasing it each year. If you do not qualify for a retirement plan, consider opening up an IRA and start saving for retirement there. Go on a Spending Fast A spending fast is when you stop spending money except for essentials like grocery and gas for a set period of time. A spending fast can be really helpful if you are trying to break old shopping habits or you want to raise money for an emergency fund quickly. Simply choose how long you want to go on the fast for, usually at least one month, and then stop spending. You can get creative and find free activities to do or spend time at home. Many people choose February as the month to complete spending fast since it is a bit shorter, but it can be done at any time. Complete an Insurance Check-Up One important thing to do each year is an insurance check-up. The first part of this makes sure you have adequate insurance coverage. Your situation may have changed over the last year, and so your insurance needs may have changed too. If you got married or had a baby, you should look into adding life insurance. Car and home insurance tend to go up each year even if you do not have any claims. You may be able to find better rates by switching companies. Take the time to shop around and see if you can save money this year.

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Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA)

Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

Christ UCC Schoenersville 5050 Airport Rd Allentown PA 18109 610-264-9325 W 10:15 a.m. (HA)

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m.

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. Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m. (during church service); W 10:15 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.

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Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 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 Bethany Wesleyan Church Lehighton, 610-767-1239 (N & SS children), (HA) W Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-428-6329 or 610-7600795. W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 Sat. 5 p.m. Sun.W 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli, 484-358-0649 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. facebook.com/christchurch@lowhill Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051

Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 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. Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.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)

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 604 Pine St. (4th and Pine) Catasauqua, 610-264-2641 W 8 a.m. Spoken; 9 a.m. Family Communion; 10:30 Traditional, BS Thurs. 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 10 a.m. Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) www.hopecherryville.org Sun. W 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-756-6252 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. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1349 Green St., Lehighton, (HA/N) SS 10 a.m., W 11 a.m., BS 6 p.m. info@lbclehighton.org Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

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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. Morgenland Union Church Orefield, 610-395-0067 W 9 a.m. & SS 9 a.m. (HA) www.morgenland.org 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 Rev. William Campion Palmerton 610-826-2335 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. (HA) www.shcpalmerton.org Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Palmerton 610-826-2577 (HA) W - 11:30am, 1st Sun. Com 2nd Sun. Fellowship (BS)-Thursday 6:30pm Salem United Methodist Church Helping Hands Commumity Center Slatedale, 610-767-6233 (HA) 3rd Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing Distribution Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.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.

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. St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:00 a.m. St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8:30 & 10:30 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.

Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972. W 10:15 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.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 SchoolAges 3 through grade 6, 10:45 a.m. Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 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.

St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 Sat. - Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. W 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed. 6 p.m. Family Fun Night 4th Friday 6:30 p.m.

Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m.

Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 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. Brigid’s Episcopal Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m.

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton SS -9:15 a.m. W - 10:30 a.m., 610-262-6636 Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m.

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Understanding & Coping with the Christmas Blues By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT

The stress of the holidays triggers sadness and depression for many people. This time of year is especially difficult because there’s an expectation of feeling merry and generous. People compare their emotions to what they assume others are experiencing or what they’re supposed to feel. Then they think that they alone fall short. They judge themselves and feel like an outsider.

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of sadness, guilt, resentment, or inner conflict about whether to communicate. • Divorce. If you’re newly divorced, the holidays may remind you of happier times and accentuate your grief. It’s especially difficult for adult children of divorce who have to balance seeing two sets of parents. The stress is multiplied for married children who have three or even four sets of parents to visit. • Pleasing. Trying to please all of your relatives – deciding what to get, whom to see, and what to do – can make you feel guilty, which leads to depression. • SAD. Many people experience the blues during gloomy weather due to decreased sunlight, called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Much of the planning, shopping, and cooking is done by women, so they carry the greater burden in preparing for family gatherings. Women are at greater risk for depression than men. They’re twice as likely to experience depression. After heart disease, depression is the most debilitating illness for women, while it’s tenth for men. Some measures you can take to cope with the holiday blues include: • Make plans in advance, so you know how and with whom your holidays will be spent. Uncertainty and putting off decision-making add enormous stress. • Shop early and allow time to wrap and mail packages to avoid the shopping crunch. • Ask for help from your family and children. Women tend to think they have to do everything, when a team effort can be more fun. • Don’t buy things you can’t afford. Shame prevents people from being open about gift giving when they can’t afford it. Instead of struggling to buy a gift, let your loved ones know how much you

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care and would like to, but can’t afford it. That intimate moment will relieve your stress and nourish you both. • Don’t allow perfectionism to wear you down. Remember it’s being together and goodwill that matters. • Make time to rest and rejuvenate even amidst the pressure of getting things done. This will give you more energy. • Spend time alone to reflect and grieve, if necessary. Pushing down feelings leads to depression. Let yourself feel. Then do something nice for yourself and socialize. • Don’t isolate. Reach out to others who also may be lonely. If you don’t have someone to be with, volunteer to help those in need. It can be very uplifting and gratifying. The signs of depression are feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, crying, loss of interest in usual activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, social withdrawal, and changes in sleep, weight, or appetite. If these symptoms are severe or continue for a few weeks, more than the holidays may be the cause. Seek professional help.

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Pet Holiday Hazards: What Not to Feed Dogs Holiday Foods That Are Bad For Dogs Contributed by Dr. Alison Birken, owner and DVM of Victoria Park Animal Hospital

Daily pet emergencies at the hospital nearly double during the holidays, with the consumption of toxic foods for dogs being one of the leading causes. While there are potentially harmful holiday decorations, hazardous holiday plants and Christmas trees, there is also a hefty list of what not to feed dogs. So to ensure more time celebrating, and less time at the veterinary hospital, check out these toxic foods for dogs. What Not to Feed Dogs Over the Holidays • Rich and Fatty Foods. Rich and fatty foods can cause problems ranging from stomach upset to more serious illnesses such as pancreatitis, which causes pain, vomiting and dehydration. • Alcohol. Alcohol can cause intoxication in our pets, and many dogs are attracted to the sweet taste and smell. • Candy Canes, Gingerbread Cookies, Popcorn, Raisins and Cranberry Garlands. Candy canes, gingerbread cookies, popcorn, raisins and cranberry garlands can also be enticing to your pet, but when ingested, can cause upset stomach or a more serious

intestinal obstruction. • Chocolate, Coffee and Tea. Chocolate, coffee and tea all contain dangerous components called xanthines, which cause nervous system or urinary system damage and heart muscle stimulation. Problems from ingestion range from diarrhea to seizures and death. Unsweetened baking chocolate and dark chocolate are the most toxic to our pets. Continued on page 38

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Pet Holiday Hazards Continued from page 37

• Uncooked Meat, Fish and Poultry. Uncooked meat, fish and poultry can contain disease-causing bacteria, such as E. coli, and parasites like Toxoplasma Gondii.

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• Bones From Fish, Meat or Poultry. Bones from fish, meat or poultry—even small bones—can splinter and cause tearing throughout the intestinal tract, requiring surgery. • Tobacco. Tobacco products can be fatal to pets if ingested. Signs of poisoning develop within 15-45 minutes and include over-excitement, salivation, vomiting and diarrhea. Pets may develop seizures, collapse and even die from cardiac arrest. Keep all tobacco products out of reach and make sure to empty all ashtrays regularly. • Uncooked Yeast Dough. Uncooked yeast dough can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines. • Grapes, Raisins, Macadamia Nuts and Xylitol. Grapes, raisins, macadamia nuts and xylitol (an artificial sweetener) are toxic for pets. By being aware of dangerous foods for dogs, you can better avoid potential pet emergencies. And with all the festivities, do not forget to relax and spend some quality time with your pet. Your dog will truly think that is the best gift of all!

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For Sale For Sale: 2017 Keystone RV Passport model# 3290BH, 3 slides, and automatic awning, flat screen TV. This trailer is new, I towed it home and due to health reasons we never got to use it. My loss, is your gain $21,995 OBO. Call Bob at 610-393-0782 Pontoon boat Crest 24 ft., 50HP, Johnson motor, needs TLC comes with trailer. $2,000 OBO. Call 610-393-0782 Holiday Goodies: Cookie tray $22.00, pumpkin roll $11.00, kiffles & nut tossies $6.00/dz., cut out cookies $4.00/dz., peanut butter blossoms & mini cream cheese cupcakes $3.50, chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, oatmeal & snowball cookies $3.25/ dz., clear toy or chocolate pops $6.00/dz. Call Mom's Kitchen to order 610-392-1843 Berlinsville Area. (12/19) Handicapped equipment including Merits Power Chair and Power Scooter, EZLite Power Folding Travel Wheelchair. Heavy duty, excellent condition, can be delivered locally. Call 610-767-1672 (12/19)

Help Wanted Good Shepherd United Church of Christ is located on the Mountain Road in Slatington. We have approximately 300 disciples. Due to retirement, we are searching to hire a Church Secretary and a Financial Secretary. We also have a new position available for Church Choir

Director. All 3 positions are part-time. If you would like additional information, and a complete job description for any of these positions, call or text Susie @ 610-730-8532. (12/19) Part-time bartender and part-time bowling counter help. Two positions and both include weeknights and weekends. Stop in or send resume to Slatington Bowling Center, 8123 Route 873 Slatington, Pa. 18080 EOE (12/19)

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. Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $110-$150/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. (12/19) Huge 1400 SQ. FT. Slatington Apartment: Newly renovated 1 BR, 1 Â˝ bath, great closet & storage space, laundry, off street parking. No Smoking. $900/month, includes heat, hot water, W/S/G. Call 610-760-0685 (12/19) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, WIFI, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767- 5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (12/19)

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Real Estate For Sale Beautiful unit in the very desirable Carousel building! Two balconies for fantastic, unobstructed ocean and bay views from the 20th floor! Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sunrise from your private, extralarge oceanfront balcony. In the evenings, enjoy the incredible sunsets over the bay from your private bay front balcony. You get the best of both worlds! Fully furnished and stylishly appointed, this condo has everything you need; just bring your bathing suit! This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of the beach life, for a fraction of the price! Four rotating weeks per year to enjoy all this luxury condo building has to offer (Share #2). Building amenities include Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Center, Restaurants, and an Indoor Ice Skating Rink! This is a Joint Venture, not a timeshare. Purchase terms are cash only. Turnkey operating costs including taxes, condo fee, weekly maid service, insurance, etc. are paid monthly, $184.00 per share. Don't let this opportunity pass you by Call 410-524-0919

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NEED SNOW PLOW? Fast service, Driveways/sidewalk with ice melt/ salt. Home owner/Business Properties. Lowest price. Contract Available. For Emergency Services, Call 484-262-3097. TEXT ONLY 610-417-4917. (3/5)

Events Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner: January 1, 2020, 12 - 2 p.m. (take-outs available). Zion Lutheran Church, Route 209 Broadheadsville. Sponsored by: Western Pocono Lions Club. Tickets $10 available at door or call Nick for advanced tickets at 610-297-1418. (12/19)

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