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The Rotary Club of Slatington Community Grant Applications Now Available Every year The Rotary Club of Slatington, in keeping with Rotary International’s theme of “Service Above Self”, awards grants to various community organizations that make a difference in the lives of the people of the Northern Lehigh area. This past year the Rotary Club of Slatington awarded grants to the Northern Lehigh Food Bank,

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Slatington Public Library, Northern Lehigh Swimming Pool, Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority, Walnutport Canal Association, and other organizations. Projects ranged from equipment for the Springside Sportsman Club, Northern Lehigh Pastoral Association annual Christmas gift program for needy children through Friedens United Church of Christ and the summer feeding program for children at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington. If your charitable organization is interested in receiving an application for a grant in 2019, contact Clarence Smith at ceseapa@yahoo.com or call 610760-2455. The Rotary Club of Slatington meets every Thursday 6:15 p.m. at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville from September through June and at Lehigh Gap Nature Center Pavilion in July and August. You are welcome to visit with us and see what Rotary is all about. For more information contact Clarence Smith, Charlie Breidinger at 610767-3909 or www.rotary.org.

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Zoe Kondravy The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Zoe Kondravy has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for February. Zoe is the daughter of Tonya Gunther and lives in Northampton; she has a little sister, Kyra McMekin. Her activities include a member of Student Council for three years, track and field for five years, and girls soccer team manager senior year and played previously for two years. Katie is enrolled in the Emerging Health Program. Katie’s primary interests are hiking and being outdoors. She kayaks in the summer with friends and enjoys reading in her free time. She is a waitress and hostess at Schnecksville Diner. She earned Principal’s List every semester of her high school career and has been at the top of her class every semester as well. Zoe’s future plans include attending Lehigh University for undergraduate with a major in neuroscience, and then attend medical school to become a neuroradiologist. Congratulations, Zoe!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR February 28 • All are welcome to a FREE Presentation: "Gardening Ergonomics: Tools and Techniques to Protect Your Body” with the Coplay Garden Club at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 18 South 3rd Street, Coplay, PA. Presentation starts promptly at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Elizabeth Buresh, PT, Physical Therapist at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy - Laurys Station, has been an avid gardener and physical therapist for more than 30 years. Her presentation will help you to enjoy your garden without hurting your body. Come join us! 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 thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. • American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-7035166 FMI. 8

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. • Crochet night, Tuesday night 6:30-8:30, Northern Lehigh School Library call Lisa 610-767-4323. WEDNESDAYS • Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-8264962. • 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 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. • Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall. FRIDAYS • Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library, 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10 to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@ rcn.com. • Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-262-3891. SATURDAYS • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.), 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, noon to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009. • 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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List of Daily Needs for Elderly Care submitted by JULIE BOEHLKE

As we age, we often face additional needs and challenges connected to getting older. If a family member, neighbor, or friend has reached a point where he needs assistance with his daily routine, you'll need to know what those daily needs are. Allow him to be as independent, while respectfully helping him with the tasks that have become difficult. Mobility is important to the elderly, even if it is just within their own surroundings. Make sure they are properly fitted for either a wheelchair, motorized mobility chair, walker or cane. Install a wheelchair ramp, hand rails and wider door wells to make getting around the house hassle-free. A hospital bed, shower chair, lift or tripod bar may assist with getting up from bed or staying safe in the shower. Transportation Transportation can be lifesaving to an elderly person. If he can no longer drive, set up transportation so he can get to and from medical appointments and physical therapy. Having a caretaker or assistant who visits on certain days to take an elderly person to run errands, to attend a social function or to go to the doctor is beneficial. Medication Senior citizens need proper medication to remain healthy. This begins with adequate medical care, such as doctor's visits, dental care, foot care, eye care, physical therapy and psychiatric therapy, if needed. If they need assistance with taking their pills or giving themselves shots of insulin, a homehealth nursing system may need to be added to their daily plan of care. Personal Care Personal care is an important daily need for a senior citizen. She may need assistance with bathing, dressing and personal grooming. A homehealth aide or other family member can help with these tasks, if necessary. FEBRUARY 7, 2019 || townandcountrygazette.com

Nutrition An elderly person needs proper nutrition to stay healthy and enjoy a comfortable life. Have a nutritionist or caregiver go over a daily meal plan to know what foods best fit that person's lifestyle. Meals can be prepared weekly so it is easier for the senior citizen to heat and eat a warm meal every day. Programs such as Meals on Wheels ensure that an elderly person receives at least one healthy meal daily.

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List of Daily Needs for Elderly Care Whether it’s a parent, a grandparent, a relative, a friend, or even ourselves, the new challenges and changes that come with aging require our flexibility, openness to change, and acceptance of a new way of life. Instead of focusing on the negatives we may associate with our senior years and long-term care (any decline in health, physical mobility, cognitive ability, and social isolation), we need to take a nonjudgmental attitude to the natural changes our bodies go through and focus on what we can do during our later years. Indeed, the ability to stay in one’s home in our older years instead of a nursing home is a positive and empowering concept and, in this day and age, it is becoming more and more of a preferred and achievable lifestyle choice. Technology advances, home modifications, myriad caregiving services, and the involvement and engagement of our family members make aging at home a realistic goal for many. Read on to see what we can do and what is currently available for helping the elderly so they can live their best lives at home. Tips for Aging Well – At Home Making sure your loved ones are safe, healthy,

and happy in their own homes as they age is of primary importance. It is the key to helping the elderly age well at home. We need to ensure that the activities of daily living (ADL) are met efficiently and safely. The basic ADL activities are typically listed as: Eating Functional Mobility (moving from one place to another while performing activities such getting in and out of bed, in and out of a chair) Dressing Bathing or Showering Personal Hygiene (includes brushing/styling hair, shaving, grooming activities) Toilet Hygiene (includes getting to the toilet, self-cleaning, getting up from the toilet) In addition, we also need to consider instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). IADLs most often refer to the following types of activities: Cleaning and Maintaining the Home Cooking and Preparing Meals Shopping and Buying Necessities Running Errands (Moving within the community) Managing Money and Finances Communicating (Through phone or other devices) Taking Prescribed Medications Organizing and Modifying the Home In order to help older people enjoy and make the most of aging in their own home instead of a nursing home, it needs to provide the safety and convenience necessary for their specific needs and long-term care. Looking at the ADLs and some IADLs is an important consideration when identifying whether and what adjustments and modifications are needed in the home. There are many companies and websites dedicated to making homes senior-friendly to allow safe aging at home. Mobility As you look at how well the senior’s current home is arranged to provide the needed support for daily mobility, we should ask the following questions: How well can you walk? Can you climb up and down the stairs? Can you get in and out of bed by yourself? Can you sit and get out of a chair by yourself? If they have any problems with the above it’s probably necessary to use a cane, a walker, a rollator, Continued on page 12

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a knee scooter, or a wheelchair (manual or power) to assist with moving about. As a result, the types of things needed in the senior’s home to accommodate such equipment, include modifying doorways (for wider clearance) and replacing door knobs with door lever handles for easier manipulation. Eliminating risks from slipping and tripping is also important when mobility is impaired. It’s recommended to replace the carpeting in the home with non-slip, hard floor surfaces. Hygiene The daily routine around hygiene is important to address as well when looking at having the optimum format for seniors. There are many modifications or accessories available to support senior hygiene needs. Showering Consider a shower chair to reduce the risk of falling, slipping or spilling extra water. It also makes it physically less demanding while showering thus reducing fatigue. This will also make it easier to shower more regularly and keep up overall hygiene. Another option to the shower chair is a tub transfer bench, which allows a senior to safely move into

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and out of the bathtub or shower along with a special shower curtain that has a unique fit around the bench to reduce water spillage onto the floor. Other musts include anti-slip mats and grab bars for the bath. If a senior has difficulty lifting their legs over the bathtub, you may consider a cut-out bathtub or replace the bath entirely with a curbfree shower stall. Again, these are all things to consider when looking at making the home suit the senior’s daily hygiene needs. Toileting At some point, they may need extra support and assistance with toileting. Reduced range of motion and physical strength may become an issue and make the right changes to the bathroom to support safe and convenient toileting is often necessary (i.e. installing an ADA height toilet with a toilet base riser or toilet seat riser). Over time, there will certainly be the need to make some changes to keep the bathroom safe and accommodating for older people. Grooming and Dressing There are various accessories available that are designed to help and assist with daily grooming (brushing, shaving, etc.) and dressing activities. If reduced mobility in the arms and hands is an issue, items like a sock dressing aid, an extra-long handled brush, ergonomic nail clippers, grabber tools, etc. can make grooming and dressing much easier. This allows the continued independence of daily grooming and dressing and dignity associated with keeping basic hygiene needs on a normal level. Housework Being able to continue doing housework is important to feeling active and independent, and reduced mobility can cause frustration and problems with this. Luckily, there are many innovative items that can help the elderly in doing daily home-related chores. It’s recommended to invest in getting a step stool, cordless 2-in-1 stick and handheld vacuum and step trash can. These are inexpensive but practical changes that make daily home activities easier as we age. In addition, getting a front-load washer and dryer and wheeled laundry cart is recommended for easing the strain of laundry duties. Gardening can be a pleasurable chore that seniors love doing, especially because it is attractive and source of pride to their home. There are various accommodating garden tools that are especially geared at helping elderly gardeners (i.e. adaptive handle tools, electric and extra lightweight tools). Investing in these practical tools not only will ensure continued activity but also satisfaction related to outdoor gardening and yard work.

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Cooking and Eating As an elderly person, this is another important daily activity that may become more tedious as time goes by and, depending on the overall mobility and strength of the senior involved, various solutions can provide continued independence for them in the kitchen. Practical items that reduce the preparation and work around cooking include a slow cooker, electric food processor, and food slicer. Again, there are many choices available for these items and a lightweight, easy-to-use version is a great choice to make cooking more enjoyable and less work! It may be necessary to do some additional remodeling in the kitchen to allow ease of reach, such as pull out pantry shelves, raised wall ovens, side by side refrigerator, etc. Safer options, such as electric cooktops (to replace gas version if necessary), an oven rack puller, armlength oven mitts, and a boil over safeguard are also things to consider in reducing kitchen accident risks. When it comes to eating, reducing spillage and other potential hazards are important as well. Simple solutions, such as a non-slip placemat, assistive eating utensils, and having appropriate height dining table and chairs if necessary, can ensure more stable and enjoyable independent meal times. Modern Safety Solutions An important way to help the elderly age at home is to ensure their safety. Beyond making modifications to their home, we should consider purchasing a medical alert system which will provide an additional safeguard. Designed to give 24/7 contact with emergency services in the event FEBRUARY 7, 2019 || townandcountrygazette.com

of an accident, fall, or health situation, investing in a medical alert system gives peace of mind to seniors and their families while allowing them to stay independent in their homes. Continued on page 14

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Homecare Assistance – Extra Help to Keep Life Enjoyable It’s nice to know that as a senior you can depend on someone to assist if it becomes difficult to take care of some basic daily life activities alone. Relatives and friends or even neighbors are usually the first in line to provide caregiving support. Whether it’s a dedicated relative providing ongoing basic care support or several relatives that pitch in to help their elderly family member, it’s a serious and significant responsibility. Another way to help the elderly age at home is by employing a professional caregiver. Whether they require some help with chores, errands, or even need skilled medical care there are professionals who specialize in helping the elderly in their homes. Private duty caregivers, in-home nurses, and companions and/or homemakers are just a few of the types of caregiver personnel available if extra support is needed while aging at home. It’s vital to not experience a decline in the quality of life, by staying at home as you age. The overall benefits of getting caregiver assistance include receiving additional companionship, reducing stress and strain, and freeing up time and energy so that the elderly can do the things that make life truly enjoyable. Seniors should be encouraged to pick up a longforgotten past-time or even new hobby. Learning something new such as a new game, musical instrument, foreign language is proven to stretch and flex mental ‘muscles.’ Staying Social and Active Physical, emotional, and mental health is the key to aging well as an elderly person. It is said that the more active and social you are and the more you use your brain, the more benefits you will get. This doesn’t have to be difficult. Family and friends should encourage their elderly relatives to stay

active and social to avoid social isolation. As a senior living with in-home care, it’s important to find and engage in activities that they enjoy. Elderly people should be encouraged to pick up a long-forgotten past-time or even new hobby. Learning something new such as a new game, musical instrument, foreign language is proven to stretch and flex mental ‘muscles.’Traveling, visiting museums, concerts, and plays, and spending time in nature can be inspiring and uplifting. Ongoing commitments like volunteering or joining a club can bring meaningful new friendships and help fill a senior’s social calendar. Playing with grandkids, nieces, nephews, and even pets are proven to reduce stress and support emotional health. We shouldn’t overlook how important the time and energy spent on doing things that bring social engagement, activity, and joy to the elderly. It will absolutely help support healthy aging. In Conclusion The point of aging at home is to stay independent and in the familiar environment we know and love. However, if the quality of daily life begins to deteriorate we must make the appropriate changes necessary to bring back the dignity and functionality of life. A bit of planning and modifying, changing, and getting extra in-home care assistance where necessary will do a lot to maintain the quality of life seniors deserve while living in their own home. This requires both commitment and openness to change by family members and elderly people themselves. Another key to helping the elderly age well at home is to stay social and active and do the things they love.

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Call the police or 9-1-1 immediately if someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger. If the danger is not immediate, but you suspect that abuse has occurred or is occurring, please tell someone. Relay your concerns to the local adult protective services, long-term care ombudsman, or the police. If you have been the victim of abuse, exploitation, or neglect, you are not alone. Many people care and can help. Please tell your doctor, a friend, or a family member you trust, or call the Eldercare Locator help line immediately. You can reach the Eldercare Locator by telephone at 1-800-677-1116. Specially trained operators will refer you to a local agency that can help. The Eldercare Locator is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The laws in most states require helping professions in the front lines -- such as doctors and home health providers -- to report suspected abuse or neglect. These professionals are called mandated reporters. Under the laws of eight states, "any person" is required to report a suspicion of mistreatment.

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Fundraisers in your community for The Miller family On January 21 a devastating house fire claimed the lives of both Bruce “Buddy” Miller Jr., and his son Bruce Miller. The support and outreach from the community has been pouring for the Miller family, who are a staple to the community and a genuine, hard-working family, owners of Millers Market. To help the Miller family through this tragic loss and the tough days ahead, a number of businesses in the community will be holding fundraiser events where most or all of the proceeds will go directly to the Millers. On Monday, February 18 from 7 a.m. to noon, an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be held at Blue Mountain Drive-In and Family Restaurant, located at 1439 Blue Mountain Dr. in Danielsville. Tickets may be purchased at the restaurant at a cost of $10. Please call 610-767-6379 for reservations. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Miller family. On Saturday, March 2 from 2 until 8 p.m., a spaghetti dinner will be held at the Roosevelt Demo Club, located at 3980 Mountain View Dr., Danielsville. Tickets are $10, take-out is available and this event is open to the public. There will also be a basket raffle and bake sale. The Demo Club is currently accepting donations during business hours to anybody who would like to contribute. Call 610-767-2664 with questions. All proceeds will be donated to the Millers. A memorial ride will be held on April 27 starting and ending at Becky’s Drive-In, located at 4548 Lehigh Dr. in Walnutport. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and kickstands will go up at noon. The cost is $20 per bike. There will also be a 50/50, basket raffle, DJ, vendors, crafts and food available for purchase. For vendor space, to make donations or if there are any questions, call Janet at 484-239-1040. Seventy five percent of the proceeds will benefit the Miller family and 25 percent will help the Lehigh Township Police K-9 unit.

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Operation Christmas Child Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Walnutport residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Walnutport and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.8 million shoeboxes in 2018. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2018, the ministry is now sending more than 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children suffering from poverty,

natural disasters, war, disease and famine. These simple gifts bring smiles to the faces of children around the world. Packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and are a tangible expression of God’s love. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories. It’s not too late for people to make a difference. Though drop-off locations serving Walnutport shoebox packers are closed until November 2019, anyone can still pack a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. Information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse. org/volunteerwithOCC. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project—many who do so year after year. These simple gifts send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent

It's been an interesting start to the new year for the Historical Society. Good news arrived from Northampton County that we were awarded a grant from the DCED Hotel Tax Grant program for a new sign to be erected outside our Historical Centre museum. The existing sign was no longer serving our purposes. Within a week of the notification the existing sign was demolished by a hit and run driver, so our project officially began with the dismantling of the old sign. It will be awhile before our new sign appears as there are many steps in the process, but keep your eyes open for the new sign showing up later this year! As our busy season is just around the corner, and we are starting off by helping out with the fundraiser for the Bruce Miller family being hosted by Blue Mountain Drive-In in Danielsville. A Breakfast Buffet with five seating times is being offered on President's Day Monday, February 18th, to benefit the family of Bruce Miller Jr. and his son who recently lost their lives in a tragic house fire. Stop in or call the restaurant at 610-767-6379 for more information. We are excited to inform the local community that we are launching a Business/Civic Supporting Membership and Sponsorship program at the Society in an effort to support our mission to preserve the history of the Lehigh Township area and maintain our Historical Centre Museum and St. Paul's Schoolhouse. We are offering four levels of participation with different benefits for the business or civic organization for their support or sponsorship. Details on how your business or organization can support our mission are on our website at www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety. org/membership. Remember that we welcome any old or historical items that can be added to our museum collection. Any items you are donating can be dropped off on Tuesday mornings. You can keep up with our latest activities on our Facebook page or at our website at www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org.

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Riverbend Community Church and Love Ran Red Foundation to Host Night to Shine Prom for People with Special Needs submitted by Monica Tramontina

Sponsored by Tim Tebow Foundation Riverbend Community Church announced today that they will serve as one of more than 700 churches around the world that will host Night to Shine sponsored, by the Tim Tebow Foundation simultaneously on Friday, February 8, 2019. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special

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needs, ages 14 and older. This worldwide movement is already set to take place next year in all 50 states and 10 countries around the world…and the numbers continue to grow! This year’s event will be held at The Palace Center at 623 Hanover Avenue, Allentown PA 18109 Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors for each honored guest and, of course, a dance floor… all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom. “We are honored to be able to work with so many churches across the county and around the world to impact the lives of people with special needs,” said Erik Dellenback, executive director of the Tim Tebow Foundation.“After such an amazing response

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to the first three years of Night to Shine, our prayer is that this event will continue to change the face of Valentine’s Day weekend from simply a celebration of love, to a celebration of God’s love for people with special needs.” For additional information on the Night to Shine hosted by Riverbend Community Church in Allentown, visit http://www.riverbendonline.org/ nts. For more information on the worldwide movement of Night to Shine, visit:http://www. timtebowfoundation.org/index.php/night-to-shine/ The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.

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Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.

Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter. W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings 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 610-760-0795 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Christ UCC Schoenersville 5050 Airport Rd Allentown PA 18109 610-264-9325 W 10:15 a.m. (HA) Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500

Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 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. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) 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. Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.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.

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Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m.

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 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.

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.

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. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30; W 10:30 & 7:00 Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m. Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

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.

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Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611

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

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N)

The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m.

Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (HA)

St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m.

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

Morgenland Union Church 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, PA 610-395-0067 W 9 a.m.& SS 9 a.m. http://www.morgenlandchurch.org Facebook: MorgenlandUnionChurch HA (handicap accessible)

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

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United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 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.

Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N). W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 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.

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

United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m.

St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., Awana 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

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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.

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Valentine’s Day is all about lovers, but it is hard to kiss your significant other if his or her breath is so bad it could make Cupid faint. “When love is in the air, you shouldn’t have to worry about how your breath smells,” says Dr. Harold Katz, bacteriologist and developer of TheraBreath Oral Rinses, Toothpastes, and Lozenges (www.therabreath.com) who is also known as “America’s Bad Breath Doctor.” Despite the focus on chocolates on Valentine’s Day, sugar in most forms can cause bad breath. “Sugar, found in many so-called breath mints energize bad breath bacteria to produce copious amounts of offensive Volatile Sulfur Compounds,” Dr. Katz says. “Theira strong fake mint of fruit flavoring only masks the odors for a few minutes.” Strong cheeses, garlic, onions and hot peppers can also lead to bad breath, Dr. Katz says. And if you went on a diet so you would be lean on Valentine’s Day, that may also be a problem. Some types of diets that are high in protein, such as the Atkins Diet, can also cause bad breath, says Dr. Katz. This is because bad breath bacteria break

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Change of plans “The Redeemers Closet” will now be open on February 16th for their monthly clothing give away, from 9am till noon. “The Redeemers Closet” is located in the former Slatedale Methodist church which is located at 4019 Main St in Slatedale. Christ’s Kids’ Club for kids ages 4-11 happens each Wednesday from 6PM – 7:30PM. 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-

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COMEDIAN ANDY BENINGO – Saturday, March 9, 7PM|His rare ability in being able to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short-lived career as a middle school teacher and our society’s obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences nationwide. Tickets $10 adult | $5 child available at the church office or at the door. HARRIS THE III - Friday, March 29. AwardWinning Illusionist & Storyteller – Bring the whole family for a transformative live experience that awakens wonder and can change lives. Tickets available at harrisiii.com or the church office. SERMONS – Livestream the most recent message on our Facebook page or at bethanywes.org/ sermons/live-stream. Enjoy our most recent Sunday morning message as well as hundreds of past messages on our Vimeo page and on iTunes! STATEMENT OF FAITH - View our televised messages on WFMZ Channel 69 every Sunday morning at 11:30AM. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held every Saturday at 5:00 PM and Sundays at 9:00 and 10:45

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Slatington Library News submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL

The library needs a new board member from Walnutport. Anyone interested please contact the library. The library’s book club is currently reading,“The Pocket Wife” by Susan H. Crawford. The club will meet on March 4th, at the library, at 1:00pm. Copies are available at the library and new members are welcome. The spring session of the library’s Preschool story hour will begin on Tuesday, March 26th at 11:00am. It will run through April 30th. The local genealogy group meets at the library on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am.

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Katie Guelcher The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Katie Guelcher has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for January. Katie is the daughter of Lori-Beth and John Guelcher and lives in Slatington; she has a sister, Kristen. Her activities include varsity cross country, varsity basketball, varsity track and field,Vice President of Student Council, Senior Class President, Secretary of Leo Lions Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and sports editor of The Slate (school newspaper). Katie’s primary interests are sports and the extracurricular activities she participates in. She received the Outstanding Female Runner Award (cross country her freshman year). Her future plans include attending college and pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. Congratulations, Katie!

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Der Unnerschltt 'S kummt viel druff aa en mannich Mol, Wu Brief gelese sin, Wie fiehle Leit der Unnersehitt In Meening heert mer drin. So waar eemol en yunger Kall, Der kummt in schwere Not Gaar weit vun heem, vun gude Freind, Un winscht sich war‘klich dod. Noh denkt er an sei Leit deheem, Un schickt 'ne mol en Brief; Sie hedde vleicht deel Mitgefiehl Fer des sei Druwwel dief. Sei Eldre waar'n net gut gelannt Un lesen Schreiwes net; Dann sin sie noch der Schul un gfrogt Der Meeschder 's lese sett. Nau seller Daag waar's Kinner-gfrees Gaar dumm un wieschderlich; Des hot der Meeschder so verzannt, Hot alles uff'm Schtrich. Der Ketzer hot noch in seim Sinn, Wie wiescht die Kinner do;

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Er reisst der Brief vum Daadi weck Un zannich lest er so: "Mei liewer Vadder, ich bin grank, Des iss en kaldi Welt ; Bei fremme Leit bin ich in Not, Schick mir mol bissel Geld." Er rennt der Brief im Paepp sei Hend, Un geht zum Schulhaus nei; Die alde Leit hot's gschlagge hatt, Hen gscheint im Draam zu sei. Sie wecke awwer endlich uff Noh saagt der Paepp im Zann: "Ya well, ich denk so losst mer's dann, Hot er so Schtreech im Hann. "Dem schick ich mol ken roder Cent, So'n gaar dankloser Mann; Schreibt er en zannich Brief zu mir, Macht's mich aa zannich dann." – Die Maemm hot bissel driwwer gheiIt – Des waar net ihre Bu, Wu so en Brief sei Eldre schreibt, Un zannich noch dezu. Nee, 's waar doch schur ebbes letz Mit dem Schulmeeschder-tschaepp ; Ihr Mudderhatz waar schwer un weh, So saagt sie dann zum Paepp : "Der Parre iss aa gut gelannt, Loss uns mol niwwer geh Un sehne was dann er rauslest, Noh saag ich gaar nix meh." So oweds sin die gude Leit Mit Hatz un Geischt so voll Zum Parre Schmidt mit ihrem Brief, Un gfrogt er'n lese soll. Der Parre Schmidt waar'n guder Mann, Mit Droscht fer Allerlei : Verliert aa net so gaern sei Kopp, Continued on page 44

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Wu gaar ken Ursach sei. Er nemmt der Brief vum Paepp un leest Mit Schproch so siess un sacht (saagt); Nau harrich mol 'm Parre zu, Der Unnerschitt es macht : "Mei liewer Vadder, ich bin grank, Des iss en kaldi Welt; Bin in der Not bei fremme Leit, Nur schick mir bissel Geld." "Ach," heilt die Maemm, "mei aarmer Bu, Vun weitem ruft er mir; Mer meent net as es sei kennt gaar – Kumm, Paepp, er ruft zu dir!" 'M Paepp schtehn Dreene aa im Aag, Er wischt sie gschwind eweck, Un mariyets frieh, mit aerschde Mail, Schickt er seim Bu en Check. Drum saag ich widder, 's kummt druff aa, Wu Brief gelese sin; Wie fiehle Leit, der Unnerschitt In Meening heert mer drin. -Ralph Funk 21. Moi 1935 The difference (in meaning) It often happens many a times As letters are read, How for many people, the difference

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In meaning one hears in it. There was once a young fellow, Who was in dire distress Very far from home, from good friends And truly wished himself dead. Then he thought about his folks at home, And sent them a letter once; Perhaps they would have some sympathy For this, his deep trouble. His parents were not well educated And could not read; Then they went to the school and asked [If] the teacher should read it. There was children’s ‘trashy behavior’ that day Very stupid and cruel; That had angered the teacher so, Had him at the end of his rope. That scoundrel still had in his mind How mean the children were; He tore the letter away from the father And read it angrily: “My dear father, I am sick, This is a cold world; Among strangers, I am in necessity, Send me some money once!” He thrust the letter in the father’s hand, And went in the schoolhouse; It struck the old folks hard, They seemed to be dreaming. Eventually they wake up, Then the father said in anger:

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“Yes, well, I think one lets it go then, [If] he has such a stunt in his head. I won’t send a red cent to him once, Such a truly thankless man; If he writes such am angry letter to me, It makes me also angry then.” – The mother wept a little over it – This was not her boy, Who writes such a letter to his parents, And angry yet on top of it. No, there was surely something wrong With the Teacher’s job; Her motherly heart was heavy and hurting, So she said to the father: “The pastor is also well educated, Let us go over once And see then what he gets out of it, Then I will say no more.” So that evening those good people, With heart and spirit so full, Went to Pastor Schmidt with their letter And they asked [if] he should read it. Pastor Schmidt was a good man, With comfort for all sorts of [things]; Perhaps also his head not to gladly [go] Where there is no reason [to go] at all. He took the letter from the father and read With a voice so sweet and says; (Now listen to the pastor once,

The difference it makes.): “My dear father, I am sick, This is a cold world; I am in distress among strangers, Only sent me a little money.” “Oh,” cries the mother, “my poor boy, From afar he calls us; One would not think it could certainly be – Come, dad, he is calling to you!” Tears also stand in the eye(s) for the father, He wipes them quickly away, And early next morning, with the first mail, He sent his boy a check. I will repeat it again: it happens, As letters are read, How for many people, the difference In meaning one hears in it. [Sometimes how one says something carries as much weight as what one says! Gelle? Not so?]

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