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Schnecksville Holiday Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday December 8th 11 am to 3 pm Schnecksville Fire Company Pavilion
Christmas Bazaar Sunday December 16th 11 am to 4 pm Northampton Community Center
Crafters, Small Business Vendors, Raffles (proceeds will go to benefit the local families we are sponsoring this holiday season), Kitchen will be open with a full lunch menu, Kids Make & Take Crafts and more! Facebook Event Page: https://www. facebook.com/events/2124544137870580/ Hosted By: Events By Jennifer Lynn & Company www.eventsbyjenniferlynncompany.com
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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent
The Lehigh Township Historical Society wishes all of our members, friends and neighbors a very Merry Christmas and holiday season this year! This is the time for family and fun, remembering, sharing, and giving. The gift shop at the Historical Centre in Pennsville will be open on a limited basis on Monday December 9th from noon to 4 pm and Tuesday morning December 10th from 9 am to noon. If you are looking for a unique book or other item from our gift shop, please stop in or call. In a special arrangement with Cindy Beck Deppe from Becky's Drive-In, we are coordinating the sale and availability of her family's book Travel Along With Becky's Camera during December. Please stop by on the above dates or call the Historical Centre at 610-440-0151 and leave a message if you are interested in obtaining a book for holiday gift giving. The Lehigh Township Lions Club recently visited the Historical Centre and were very impressed by the displays of old items in the museum. The Society is very happy that so many members came to visit. The Lions Club then hosted two of the Society's officers at their dinner meeting where more information about the Society was presented and questions answered. The Society was very surprised
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and grateful to a generous donation made by the Lions Club to LTHS. This donation will be used to help replenish LTHS funds after a significant amount was used last month to replace the heat pump at the Historical Centre. Thank you Lehigh Township Lions Club. The Historical Centre will be closed on Tuesday December 18 through January 1st and will reopen on Tuesday morning January 8th from 9 am to noon (weather permitting). If you are planning to visit or stop by with any items to donate, please call first as the weather and snow in our parking area may force us to be closed. We love to have groups visit. Please call to make arrangements to see our displays of memorabilia from yesteryear.
McNeill announces Monthly veterans Outreach program submitted by Thomas J. Caffrey
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh, today announced her office will begin hosting a monthly veterans outreach program starting Dec. 17. A representative from the American Legion will be present in McNeill’s office – 1080 Schadt Ave. – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 17 to discuss programs and services available for veterans and their families, as well as the application process for the different services. The representative also will be available to discuss pensions, other forms of compensations, educational opportunities, health care and benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of this help. Those interested in meeting with the adviser are encouraged to schedule an appointment through McNeill’s office at 610-2661273. A representative from the American Legion will continue to be in McNeill’s office on the third Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
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Becky’s Drive-in has raised 16,165.00 for Dream Come True of the Blue Ridge Chapter, this year, from the 31st Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show instead of $19,195.00 as previously listed.
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Spooktacular STEM Event St. John Neumann Regional School students in grades K – 3 enjoyed a ‘Spooktacular STEM Event’ in their Slatington Campus on October 31st. • Station K presented and created the hands-on ‘Flying Bats’ which demonstrated and measured the velocity at which bats can fly. • Station 1 learned Endothermic and Exothermic Chemical reactions inside a large pumpkin. The children were able to feel the heat from the exothermic reaction. Everyone was mesmerized
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as the mixture oozed out the mouth of the pumpkin. • Station 2 worked Pumpkin Catapults measuring how stress on the catapults determines distance of the candy pumpkins / paper clips and various items are projected. Students measured and compared distances. • Station 3 challenged students to engineer the Tallest Pumpkin Tower using only toothpicks and candy pumpkin pieces to build their towers. Needless-to-say, students and adults had a fun and exciting morning using their critical thinking skills.
Broksy Insurance Agency to Donate to Catasauqua Food Bank Brosky Insurance of Catasauqua recently finished in first place in the Erie Insurance group charity golf challenge. With the first place finish, the Brosky Agency has secured a $12,5000 donation to the Catasauqua Food Bank. The Brosky Agency will prsent the donation to the Food Bank on December 14 at 10 a.m. at the Food Bank located at 527 Front Street, Catasauqua. For more information, please contact Tood Brosky at 610-264-3940.
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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett
Enjoy singing? The community is invited to go Carolling on Wednesday, December 19th starting at 7 p.m. We will leave promptly from the church at 7860 Center St. in Emerald. Bring a flashlight to see the songs sheets and light your way. Share the joys of the coming season with your friends and neighbours. Calling all kids ages 4-11years old. A new program for kids ages 4-11 happens each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Christ’s Kids’ Club will teach children Bible truths with object lessons, there will also be games and snacks. All children are welcome to participate. This is a free club. For more information contact Bethany at 814-937-5837. Remember “The Redeemers Closet” will not be open the months of December, January and February. If you or someone you know has an emergency need please contact Pastor Bill. Helping Hands Community Center, a ministry of St. Peters UMC located at Main and Chestnut St. in Parryville continues to host Life tree Café each Saturday evening from 5-6 p.m. The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. Would you like to be involved in some type of ministry in the community, be part of a Bible Study group in which to help in your faith walk? We are
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here to help and have many ministries to choose from. Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school held for all ages at 9 a.m. Our Blended Worship service is at 10 a.m. Youth group at 6 p.m. and Communion is observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. Bible Study is held Monday mornings at 11 a.m. Wednesday night Bible Study is at 6 p.m. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Erica Rodgers - 45 on November 25 Daniel Holecz - 22 on November 29 Eileen Roth - 70 on November 30 Hunter Miller - 19 on December 1 Josh George - 22 on December 2 Marc Cinamella - 38 on December 2 Aria Williams - 2 on December 3
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DECEMBER 7-9,13-15, 21-23, 26-29 • Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, “Lights of Wonder”, a non-profit free indoor light show featuring Christmas lights synchronized to music, Christmas carol sing-along 5:45pm, showtimes 6:00pm,6:45pm,7:30pm, special showing Dec 24, 4:45pm singalong, 5:00pm lightshow, followed by Candlelight Service 6:00pm. It’s our 5th anniversary, all free will donations benefit those with autism. Free fresh baked cookies and coffee. Visits from Santa, a must see for the holidays! Call Corin at 610-5044902 or Jason 610-360-4281 or visit Facebook.com/ lowhilllightsofwonder. DECEMBER 15 • Breakfast with Santa, Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, 9:00am11:00am, no charge, menu includes pancakes, gluten-free pancakes, waffles, sausage, breakfast casseroles, cream chip beef, coffee/tea/beverages, Santa will be available for pictures, call 610-842-4781 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. 570-6576850 • St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out 10
more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. • American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-730-8601. • Crochet night, Tuesday night 6:30-8:30, Northern Lehigh School Library call Lisa 610-7674323. 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,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • 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 Fire Co.
610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and 4th), 5 to 7 p.m. 610-262-2077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. 484-951-2468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s U.C.C. in Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 570-861-4928. • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-1642. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m. 610-7677140. • Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall. FRIDAYS • Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library, 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10 to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com. • Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-2623891. 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. 610760-9009. • 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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Local Author Paula Stoneback Book Signing at Slatington Public Library
Paula Stoneback
What do you do when you have a story in your heart and you love Christmas? Well, if you are Paula Noakes Stoneback, you call Santa to see what’s happening at the North Pole that you might write about. Ms. Stoneback, who is a graduate or Northern
Lehigh High School, worked as a photographer for many years but has always felt the calling to be an author. She took time away from her business to write about her most favorite holiday, Christmas! Of course she enlisted the approval of Santa and her book North Pole East, Santa’s New Town was born. On Saturday, November 24, 2018, Ms. Stoneback visited the Slatington Public Library and shared her experiences as an author. She, her sister Patty, and audience member seven-year old Madden, read a few chapters of her book. This is a delightful story about Santa’s announcement to expand his workshop and to enter the 21st century by going online, however not everyone at the North Pole is happy about this change. Ms. Stoneback did not share the ending of the story, but she did treat her audience to refreshments and a book signing. Out library has a copy of North Pole East, Santa’s New Town, a 44-page illustrated chapter book, if you are interested in borrowing it. The book is also available through Amazon. Proceeds from sales of the book are donated to St. Luke’s Pediatric Unit and the Literacy Initiative.
Winter is just around the corner! Many people lack enough warm clothing to stay protected throughout the winter months. Harding Funeral Home of Slatington is looking for our community’s help to Share the Warmth this holiday season. During the month of December, Harding Funeral Home will be collecting new and gently used winter clothing. Coats, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Boots, NEW socks, and Blankets for adults and children. These items will be collected and donated to those in need locally. If you are able, please help in our efforts to keep numerous men, women, and children warm this winter! Until December 31, you can bring your winter items to the Harding Funeral Home at 25-27 N. Second Street, Slatington, Pa 18080, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feel free to come inside to donate or simply place your winter items in our donation box that is located underneath our carport. DECEMBER 6, 2018 || townandcountrygazette.com
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Santa on the Ski Lift
Over the weekend, West End Food Pantry held Santa on the Ski Lift at Blue Mtn Resort in Palmerton. It was a great event and there was a huge turn out!
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Slatington Halloween Parade
The Northern Lehigh Service Unit 733 Girl Scouts of all ages participated in the 2018 Slatington Halloween parade. Spirits ran high even on a damp evening when the girls became part of the Harry Potter Hogwart Troop!
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St. John Neumann Regional School “United Nations” submitted by Student Reporters: Susan G. and Blake M. grade 7
October 22nd SJNRS seventh and eighth grade students presented their United Nations reports to the school community. Each student researched a country, countries were: Canada, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Mongolia, New Guinea, and Russia. Students dressed up in the country’s ethnic dress for their presentations.
Tri-folds displayed items that represented their country. The students were very well prepared and articulate which lead to the smooth and easy flow of the presentations.
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detector in your home. This alarm will sound if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide enter the building. #4 - Have the right fuel on hand. Use the type of fuel recommended by the generator manufacturer to protect this important investment. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment. (For more information on proper fueling for outdoor power equipment visit www. LookBeforeYouPump.com). It’s best to use fresh fuel, but if you are using fuel that has been sitting in a gas can for more than 30 days, add fuel stabilizer to it. Store gas only in an approved container and away from heat sources. #5 - Ensure portable generators have plenty of ventilation. Generators should NEVER be used in an enclosed area or placed inside a home, a building, or a garage, even if the windows or doors are open. Place the generator outside and away from windows, doors, and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to drift indoors. #6 - Keep the generator dry. Do not use a generator in wet conditions. Cover and vent a generator. Model-specific tents or generator covers can be found online for purchase and at home centers and hardware stores. #7 - Only add fuel to a cool generator. Before refueling, turn the generator off and let it cool down.
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#8 -Plug in safely. If you don’t yet have a transfer switch, you can use the outlets on the generator. It’s best to plug in appliances directly to the generator. If you must use an extension cord, it should be heavy-duty and designed for outdoor use. It should be rated (in watts or amps) at least equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Make sure the cord is free of cuts, and the plug has all three prongs. #9 - Install a transfer switch. A transfer switch connects the generator to the circuit panel and lets you power hardwired appliances. Most transfer Continued on page 20
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Northampton Area High School’s 2018-2019 First Marking Period Honor Roll Submitted byCARRIE GRUBER
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Rapee, Traisach Roland, Autumn Row, Jillian Scheel, Robert Smith, Cecelia Sommers, James Tavares, Justin Taylor, Caitlyn Tomaro, Salvatore Torelli, Sabrina Wetzel, Molly Wiesner, Breann Winkle, Madelyn Yost. Grade 12 Distinguished Honors Amanda Adams, Zachary Angerman, Taylor Atiyeh, Jacob Auger, Billy Bachiashvili, Leiah Baroudi, Paige Beil, Nathan Bendekovits, Laura Betzenberger, Christy Bilheimer, Caroline Bischof, Hannah Boggs, Vaughan Bryant, Nathanael Burkit, Alexus Cabanela, Reese Caley, Luke Cantrel, Amelia Cesanek, Charlotte Cherry, Grace Clayton, Andrew Cochrane, Ana Cruz, Jacob Czarnecki, Mikayla Davidson, Zoe Davis-Luizer, Ethan Deater, Gabrielle Demchak, Taylor DiProperzio, Anthony DiSipio, Dalton Domchek, Alexia Drey, Logan Drey, Cameron Eaton, Aaron Eberts, Chloe Fischl, Sean Fisher, Jacob Flood, Abby Franke, Dominic Frey, Ashley Gallagher, Aubrey Gallagher, Sara Gantz, Mackenzie Geisner, Alyssa Gerstenberg, Camerone Giancaterino, Evan Gillette, Madelyn Gilmore,
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Snow Shoveling Safety Tips When the driveway and walkways are coated in a thick blanket of snow, it is time to get a shovel out for what some consider to be a dreaded chore. But before you tackle the first snowfall of the season, take some time to read these safety snow shoveling tips to help avoid any potential injuries. Snow shoveling can lead to a number of health risks for many people, from back injuries to heart attacks. The mix of cold temperatures and physical exertion increases the workload on the heart,¹ which may increase the risk of a heart attack for some. According to the American Heart Association, even walking through heavy, wet snow can place strain on your heart. The following tips can help keep you safer when you set out to shovel: • Warm up. Warm your muscles before heading out to shovel by doing some light movements, such as bending side to side or walking in place. • Push rather than lift. Pushing the snow with the shovel instead of lifting can help reduce the strain on your body. When lifting snow, bend your knees and use your legs when possible. • Choose your shovel wisely. Ergonomicallydesigned shovels can help reduce the amount of bending you have to do. • Lighten your load. Consider using a lighterweight plastic shovel instead of a metal one to help decrease the weight being lifted. • Hit the pause button. Pace yourself and be sure to take frequent breaks. Consider taking a break after 20 to 30 minutes of shoveling, especially when the snow is wet. • Consider multiple trips. Consider shoveling periodically throughout the storm to avoid having to move large amounts of snow at once. • Keep up with snowfall. Try to shovel snow shortly after it falls, when it is lighter and fluffier. The longer snow stays on the ground, the wetter it can become. Wet snow is heavier and harder to move.
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• Wear layers. Dress in layers and remove them as you get warm to help maintain a comfortable body temperature. • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while shoveling. A national study found that the most common shoveling-related injuries were to the lower back. Cardiac-related injuries account for only 7% of all injuries, but they were the most serious in nature. If you do not exercise on a regular basis, are middleaged or older, or have any health conditions, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, you should check with your doctor before doing any strenuous shoveling. Consider using a snow blower or snow removal service as an alternative means of snow removal. Snow and Ice Removal Requirements Snow and ice not only pose a potential risk to you but also to others. As a property owner, you are responsible for making a reasonable effort to keep public walking areas around your property clear of snow and ice. Pre-treating your walkways and other paved surfaces with an anti-icing product can help make snow and ice removal easier. Consider stocking up on ice melt in advance, as it sometimes sells out during long winters.You can store unused ice melt in an airtight container, out of reach from children and pets. Be aware that rock salt can damage brick, stone, asphalt and concrete walkways. Be sure to check your local codes and ordinances regarding snow and ice removal requirements.
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Presenter, Donna Arnwine, gave a wonderfully informative talk and hands on demonstration of constructing indoor and outdoor "Fairy Gardens" at the November monthly meeting of the Woman's Club of Slatington. Members were able to make and take one home. The Woman's Club is also planning their
December holiday meeting for the third Monday of the month. New members are always welcome. For information call 610-767-7929. The club is already making plans for their Spring Arts Contest so calling all local artists! Further information about the contest can be obtained by calling Slatington Public Library.
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NCC Student Receives PPL Foundation STEM Scholarship
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In 2017, Northampton Community College was awarded a $25,000 grant from the foundation to create the PPL STEM Scholarship, which will provide scholarships for students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields and careers critical to the needs of our community and workforce. PPL has provided additional grant support to the endowment, giving NCC the opportunity to provide more STEM students access to education. The scholarship is awarded to students from one of NCC's eight sponsoring school districts - Bangor Area, Bethlehem Area, Easton Area, Nazareth Area, Northampton Area, Pen Argyl Area, Saucon Valley, and Wilson Area. To date, the PPL grant has provided scholarships to three students. The most recent is former Northampton Area School District student, Kyle Morin, who is currently studying engineering at Northampton Community College. Morin, who made the baseball team at NCC and hopes to maintain his 4.0 GPA while here, says, "I want to thank PPL. This scholarship will help me greatly with the financial burden I will have at the end of my college education."
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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel
The library has a new web page! Find us at www. slatingtonlibrary.org. The fall session of the preschool story hour will end on Tuesday, December 11th. The program is at 11:00am. There will be games, songs, stories and maybe a special visitor. All are welcome. Mrs. Santa will be visiting the library on Friday, December 7th from 4:30 until 5:30. She will be reading stories and there will be refreshments and presents. It will be a great way to find your Christmas spirit. Afterwards, at 6:00pm.,the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce will light the community Christmas tree. The local genealogy group meets at the library on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. For information look up “Nextdoor.com” The topic for the Diabetes lecture for December is “Traveling with Diabetes” It will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 26th at 1:00 p.m. Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. sponsors the Diabetes series. Past lectures can be watched on youtube through links
from the library’s home page. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. 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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Events Chicken and Waffle Dinner: Hosted by the Youth of St. Peter’s, located at 7860 Center St., Emerald. The All You Can Eat meal will be served buffet style on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $8, 5-12 yrs. $4, ages 4 and under free. (12/6)
For Sale HOLIDAY GOODIES! Cookie Tray $22.00. Pumpkin Rolls $11.00 whole/$5.50 half. Kiffles & Nut Tossies $5.50 dz. Cut-outs $4.00 dz. Peanut butter blossoms and Mini Cream Cheese cupcakes $3.50 dz. Sugar, Oatmeal, Peanut butter, Chocolate chip, and snowballs $3.00 dz. Fudge $4.00 per ½ lb. Cake: Chocolate or Clear toy pops $6.50 a dozen. Large variety of candy available. Berlinsville Area; please call to order 610-392-1843. (12/6) Apple cider, squash, pumpkins, potatoes, eggs, honey, firewood and deer apples. Emerald Cider Mill 610-767-8304 (12/20) Vintage Dickens Christmas Village Collection: 10 buildings/ shops, 11 accessory sets. In original boxes, excellent condition. Asking $250. Call 610-767-9391. (12/6) Snow Blower-Snow Beast 45” cut, 15 hp, 2 stage. Used a couple of times, $1475 O.B.O. Call 610-5544977. (12/6)
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PSE Avenger Compound Bow with 28 arrows, release, and extra stabilizer with hard case. Asking $400.00. Please Call 610-262-0986 (12/6) 10 point Crossbow: 6 blots, brand new limbs and cables with hard case and extras. Asking $900.00- Please Call 610-262-0986 (12/6) Stair Chair: Bruno Stair Chair with 350 lb. capacity with all hardware. Model SRE1550. 15 Ft long and Beige in color. Asking $500.00. Please call 610-262-0986 (12/6) Must liquidate all new and used mobile home furnace parts including complete burner guns. Call 610-767-9540 ( 12/20)
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. HBO. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 732-309-9671. (12/20/18) Egyptian Sands Motel: Room for Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe, $195/week or $635/month, call 610-262-8050 for details. (3/21)
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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
Services Available ABZOLUTE ENTZ. A-Z Chimneys, built, cleaned, repaired, relined! New Stoves, etc. 570-325-5727 (1/17) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988. (12/20/18) Tim's Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (1/3) 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. (3/7)
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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl
Gott Ruhe Eich Frehlich, Tschendel-leit
Der Soh vun Gott zu finne.
Gott ruhe eich frehlich, Tschendel-leit, Loss nix fer eich bedrieb‘n, Erinner Grischdus, Erleeser waar, Gebore uns zu lieb‘n; Erleest uns vun em Deiwel seim Kraft, Wie mir verloffe waar‘n.
Der Refrain God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Traditional) 1. God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray.
Der Refrain: O Noochricht vun Zufriddeheet un Luscht, Friede un Luscht, O Noochricht vun Zufriddeheet un Luscht. Im Bedlehem zu yiddish Leit, Es Seelich Kind iss gebor‘n, Glegt im Stroh im Fuderdrog, An so en seelich Zeit; Sei Mudder, die Ma-ri-a Hot kenne vergreckse Schpott.
Chorus: O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy 2. In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn For which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn.
Der Refrain Vun Gott unser himmlisher Vadder En seelich Engel kummt, Un zu de Schaefer in em Feld, Die eenich Noochricht gebt; Im Bedlehem gebore iss Der Soh, des Gott genennt.
Chorus 3. From God our Heavenly Father A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name.
Der Refrain Die Schaefer an der Noochricht waar‘n Freelich es zu heere, Un losse ihre Schof in Wind Un in em wieschde Wedder; Un gehne zu Bedlehem graad,
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4. "Fear not then," said the Angel, "Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan's power and might." Chorus 5. The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding
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Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Christ UCC Schoenersville 5050 Airport Rd Allentown PA 18109 610-264-9325 W 10:15 a.m. (HA)
CHURCH DIRECTORY Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The directory is a free listing of local churches in alphabetical order and includes services, Sunday school, and Bible Study schedules. Please call the churches for directions or more information.
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.
Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.
Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m.
Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com
Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.
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 and 610-760-0795. W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9 & 10:30 a.m., 5 p.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m.
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. First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517
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W Sun. 9 a.m. Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Union Worship 11 a.m., Faith Formation All Ages 9:45 Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Union Worship 8:30 a.m., Faith Formation All Ages 9:45 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) W10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 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 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-7566252. SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m. Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.
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Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N)
Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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
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 9:30 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, 9:30 & 11 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 12 p.m.
St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m. Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.
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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.
Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.
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St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., Awana 6 p.m. Bible Study Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed 7 p.m. St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m. St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359
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 Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville 610-767-6884 (HA, N) www.ulclv.org 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. Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 Sat. - Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. W 11 a.m. Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton W - 10:30 a.m., SS - 9:15 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. KEY: W–Worship, SS–Sunday School, N–Nursery, HA– Handicapped Accessible, BS–Bible Study, SG–Study Group
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In tempest, storm and wind: And went to Bethlehem straightway The Son of God to find. Chorus 6. And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray. Chorus 7. Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All other doth deface. Chorus [The rendition of the traditional English carol from which the Dutch is derived first appeared in Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern, by W. B. Sandys in 1833, and that English version is the one included above. The Dutch verses are derived from the first, second, third and fifth verses of that carol. While those verses may be different from the ones with which we are familiar, the refrain is from a later version of the carol with which most of us are familiar. (Sandys’ original chorus lines: O tidings of comfort and joy, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, was born on Christmas day.) Since this is such an old carol (The earliest printed version appeared c 1760.), one can expect variations in the verses and chorus and even the title itself (Tidings of Comfort and Joy; Come All You Worthy Gentlemen; God Rest Ye, Merry Christians.), but the different interpretations of the meaning of “God rest ye merry, gentlemen”, are resolved by the etymology of the words “rest” and “merry” and the very placement of the comma in that phrase. “The word “rest” is used in “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” in a sense meaning “to keep,” “to continue to be” or “to remain as specified” (as in the phrase “rest assured”), not specifically in the sense of “to make.” Thus “God rest you merry, gentlemen” is not an importuning for God to make DECEMBER 6, 2018 || townandcountrygazette.com
the titular [existing or being such in title only; nominal] gentlemen mighty, but rather a prayer for God to keep joy in the hearts of men. “Finally, the idea that “God rest you merry” means “God make you mighty” is contrary to the lyrics of the song itself. The first line reads “God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,” a context that poses the words “merry” and “dismay” as contrasts (i.e., one should remain merry rather than allowing himself to fall into a state of dismay). But “might” and “dismay” are words completely unrelated in either origin or meaning, and thus offering them as contrasting states makes no logical sense.“First of all,“God rest you merry, gentlemen” is correct, not “God rest you, merry gentlemen.”The verb “rest” is used here in the way now most familiar from the phrase “rest assured”. In earlier English it was used with a variety of other complements: the OED has “rest thee merry” from 1400; “rest you well” from 1420; “God rest you merry”, “rest you fair”, and “rest you happy”, and “rest myself content” from Shakespeare; “rest thee tranquil” from Shelley, and “rest thee sure” from Tennyson. “The song is now widely misunderstood as being addressed to “merry gentlemen”, first because this use of “rest” is now obsolete except in the phrases “rest assured” and “rest easy”, and secondly because the [melody now commonly used with these lyrics] supports that stress pattern.” Source: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ god-rest-ye-merry-gentlemen/ ] [Also, please note that some German grammar is used in the Dutch, most likely to keep the meter of the carol. That is true in the title, which can be translated as “May God keep you joyful, gentle folks.” It is also evident in the use of some verbs which end with ‘n’ rather than ‘e’ as in Dutch. Enjoy!]
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Presentation of Daniel D. Jones Family Bible to The United Presbyterian Church, Slatington submitted by Janice Altrichter
During the November 4th worship service at The United Presbyterian Church, Slatington, the 1879 Family Bible of Daniel D. Jones was presented to the church by David D. Altrichter, local historian and former Mayor of Slatington. This family bible was recently entrusted to Mr. Altrichter by Barbara Williams Estate. The last descendant of Daniel D. Jones, Miss Williams passed away September 28, 2018. It was her wish that her family’s history be preserved for future generations. The Family Bible was given to the UPC since both Daniel D. and S. Jennie (Mott) Jones were active in the early Welsh Church in Slatington, where Jennie served as a teacher in the Welsh Church School. Jennie and Daniel were very active in the community and in the local church. Jennie was listed among the first teachers in the first public school in August, 1868. Daniel was the town’s first postmaster, planned the town’s layout, and named it. He owned a slate company, held various public offices, was an active Mason, and a life member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. He and his wife S. Jennie had six children. Both he and Jennie,
along with three of their children, are interred in Fairview Cemetery, Slatington. Following the presentation of the Family Bible, a Prayer of Dedication was offered.
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Tips for Getting Your Kids Outside in the Wintertime from Lucky the TurfMutt submitted by Debbi Mayster
Parents and guardians may be tempted to dial back outdoor activities for kids when cold temperatures arrive, but playing outside is good for children, even in the wintertime. Lucky the TurfMutt, a rescue dog and the face of the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship platform for kids in grades K-5, offers the following tips to help to make wintertime, learning playtime: Do winter activities that are fun. Weather that adults consider to be “messy” can be a huge canvas for children and their imaginations. Snow balls, snow forts and trees covered in snow offer a wealth of opportunities for children to explore and experiment in our living landscapes. Encourage exploration. Ask your child to look at how the landscape changes with the seasons. Talk about what happens after leaves fall, when snow arrives, when it’s windy, and more, linking these seasonable changes with basic science about clouds, rainfall, temperature changes and the earth. Play with them. Get outside in the winter with your children. It’s healthy for both kids and adults to move! Have a snowball fight, build a snow man or fort, or go sledding. Try something new. Try your hands at crosscountry skiing, igloo-building, winter hiking, ice fishing, ice skating, snow sculpting, snowshoeing, or something else that your children want to try to give them an appreciation of the outdoors in all seasons. Attend a community festival. There are many community festivals year-round, and winter festivals can be exceptionally fun and offer activities for kids. Mention how happy it can make them. Even winter sunshine can make kids happy! Literally. Sunlight boosts Vitamin D, which helps regulate emotional and mental moods by increasing serotonin in the brain. Even exposure to the weaker
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