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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar...................Pg. 6 Sudoko........................................Pg. 15 Word Search...............................Pg. 22 Pets..............................................Pg. 23 Church Directory............... Pg. 24 & 25 Coloring Page.......................Pg. 28, 36 Classifieds...................................Pg. 37 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 F 610-767-9612

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2020 Woman’s Club of Slatington Arts Contest The Woman’s Club of Slatington will be holding their annual Art’s Contest at the Slatington Public Library on Monday, April 20th. There will be a coloring contest for children, preschool to 2nd grade as well as an adult coloring contest. Students from grades 3rd through 12th can enter pieces in four different categories: 2-dimensional art, 3-dimensional art, photography and our newest category, fiber art. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a monetary prize. Adults are also encouraged to enter their own work in these categories. For more information, please contact Louise at the Slatington Library slatlib2@ptd.net, Becky at d_blienhard@msn.com or a Woman’s Club member.

Vigilant Fire announces 2020 officers submitted by Donna J. Pfrom

Vigilant Fire Company No. 2 at 110 South Walnut Street, Slatington recently announced their 2020 officers.President -Robert Stettner, Vice-PresidentSue Fritz, Treasurer- Ronald Hausman, SecretaryDonna Pfrom, Board of Governors- Carol Hausman, Guy Pfrom and Bruce Kern. Dues are now payable and may be put in the company’s mailbox. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 7 pm. A Washington’s Birthday Celebration will be held for members only on February 22, 2020, meal 12-5pm. Bingo is held on Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm, kitchen open at 5 pm. For events, updates and hall rental call 610-7673832. Please see our ad in this issue for our 2020 events calendar.

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight Denter for Disease Control and Prevention

A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Let’s begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015–2020, a healthy eating plan: Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars Stays within your daily calorie needs Eat Healthfully and Enjoy It! A healthy eating plan that helps you manage your weight includes a variety of foods you may not have considered. If “healthy eating” makes you think about the foods you can’t have, try refocusing on all the new foods you can eat Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Fruits-don’t think just apples or bananas. All fresh, frozen, or canned fruits are great choices. Be sure to try some “exotic” fruits,

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too. How about a mango? Or a juicy pineapple or kiwi fruit! When your favorite fresh fruits aren’t in season, try a frozen, canned, or dried variety of a fresh fruit you enjoy. One caution about canned fruits is that they may contain added sugars or syrups. Be sure and choose canned varieties of fruit packed in water or in their own juice. Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables-try something new. You may find that you love grilled vegetables or steamed vegetables with an herb you haven’t tried like rosemary. You can sauté (panfry) vegetables in a non-stick pan with a small amount of cooking spray. Or try frozen or canned vegetables for a quick side dish—just microwave and serve. When trying canned vegetables, look for vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces. Commit to going to the produce department and trying a new vegetable each week. Calcium-rich foods-you may automatically think of a glass of low-fat or fat-free milk when someone says “eat more dairy products.” But what about low-fat and fat-free yogurts without added sugars? These come in a wide variety of flavors and can be a great dessert substitute for those with a sweet tooth. A new twist on an old favorite-if your favorite recipe calls for frying fish or breaded chicken, try healthier variations using baking or grilling. Maybe even try a recipe that uses dry beans in place of higher-fat meats. Ask around or search the internet and magazines for recipes with fewer calories -you might be surprised to find you have a new favorite dish! Do I Have to Give Up My Favorite Comfort Food? No! Healthy eating is all about balance. You can enjoy your favorite foods even if they are high in calories, fat or added sugars. The key is eating them only once in a while, and balancing them out with healthier foods and more physical activity. Some general tips for comfort foods: Eat them less often. If you normally eat these foods every day, cut back to once a week or once a month.You’ll be cutting your calories because you’re not having the food as often. Eat smaller amounts. If your favorite highercalorie food is a chocolate bar, have a smaller size or only half a bar. Try a lower-calorie version. Use lower-calorie ingredients or prepare food differently. For example, if your macaroni and cheese recipe uses whole milk, butter, and full-fat cheese, try remaking it with non-fat milk, less butter, light cream cheese, fresh News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || JANUARY 16, 2020

spinach and tomatoes. Just remember to not increase your portion size. For more ideas on how to cut back on calories, see Eat More Weigh Less. The point is, you can figure out how to include almost any food in your healthy eating plan in a way that still helps you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

8 Foods That Can Help Prevent the Flu By foxnews.com Get vaccinated, wash your hands, don’t touch your face—these rules are second nature (or at least they should be) come flu season—especially because this year’s strain is particularly nasty. But, little do most germaphobes know, what’s on your plate can also help keep you from coming down with the flu—and, if you are unfortunate enough to get it, kick the virus’s butt. Stock your kitchen with these flu-fighting foods. Greek Yogurt Probiotics do more than just make you poop. “Probiotics are healthy microorganisms that can help support bacterial balance in the gut,” says dietitian Jaime Mass, R.D.N., L.D.N. Research published in the journal Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology shows that balanced gut bacteria is associated with improved immunesystem function and reduced susceptibility to infection. To get your healthy gut bacteria, look for yogurt and kefir with “live and active cultures.” Sauerkraut and supplements are also good sources. Continued on page 7

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR March 1 • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington, will be offering a free community luncheon on March 1, 2020. We will be serving starting at 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. We will be serving chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, pasta, sauce, tossed salad, beverages and desserts. It will be held in the church’s social hall. Mondays • Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday), 6 to 8 p.m. • Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion, 6 to 9 p.m. • TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield, 5:30 p.m. 610-852-2976. • Al-Anon Family Group/ Growing in Hope, St. Peters Community Center, 177 Main Road, Lehighton 7 - 8 p.m. 570-657-6850 • St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. • American Legion Post 16 meeting every 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6

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Foods to prevent flu Continued from page 5

Chicken Noodle Soup Mom was right. Chicken noodle soup has powerful anti-inflammatory properties—preventing white blood cells from congregating in your respiratory tract—meaning it can help soothe your symptoms, according to research from the Nebraska Medical Center. Meanwhile, chicken soup is an easy way to take in fluids, as well as vitamins and minerals, when you’re down and out. “When we’re sick, we don’t want to eat and don’t want to drink, but you need to continue to eat and give your body the nutrients and energy you need for the immune system to function properly,” says Michael P. Angarone, D.O., assistant professor of infectious diseases and medical education at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He notes that when you’re sick, both fevers and heavy breathing can cause you to lose extra fluid. If you’re gluten-intolerant, ask your nurse to make chicken and rice soup or to pick up a can of your favorite gluten-free brand. Green Tea When you’re sick, fluids are critical. But even if you feel fine and dandy right now, green tea’s high levels of polyphenols and catechins (including epigallocatechin gallate, a.k.a. EGCG, which is among the most powerful known antioxidants) can help fight off viruses and promote healthy immune function, Mass says. “These are just the properties related to flu season; don’t forget the potential support you could receive for your heart, brain, joints, metabolic, and overall cell health by drinking green tea.”To see how much EGCG is in your green tea, check out consumerlab.com. Whey Protein Powder It’ll pump up your muscles—and your flu-fighting powers. “If the whey is processed carefully and at low temperatures, it will contain naturally occurring immunoglobulins and lactoferrin,” Mass says. “Lactoferrin is actually a component of the immune system, supporting our overall immune health and helping us to fight off infections.” Always buy highquality products and look for immunoglobulins and lactoferrin on labels. Ginger As if a stuffy nose and a headache weren’t bad enough, the flu can also come with vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. If that’s you, eat some ginger. “Components found in ginger, such as galanolactone, may act via the central nervous system to affect serotonin levels and alleviate nausea,” Mass says. “In fact, the compound acts on the same pathway JANUARY 16, 2020 || townandcountrygazette.com

as some common anti-nausea remedies.”Try ginger tea, ginger ale, a hard ginger candy, or even pickled ginger. (But don’t eat raw fish if your stomach is sour.) Citrus Fruits “Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can effectively fight off free radicals in the body,” Mass says. “Whether or not vitamin C fights the flu is controversial in the literature, but if you ask me whether or not you should eat vitamin C-rich foods, the answer is yes—and all year round!” Great, healthy options include citrus fruits, berries, leafy greens, pineapple, and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Angarone notes that vitamin C appears to have the biggest health benefit in people who exercise regularly. Sardines Hmm . . . sardines. “Now you can see why most people are deficient in vitamin D,” Mass jokes. She notes that most of our vitamin D intake comes from sun exposure, which is lacking during the dark and short winter days. So if you don’t put forth some serious effort to eat D-rich foods, you can easily become deficient in the winter.“Vitamin D has been found to be an essential part of our immune-system regulation. In fact, there are vitamin D receptors on our immune cells and vitamin D may help both your innate and adaptive immune response,” she says.Your doctor can evaluate your vitamin D levels with a simple blood test. If cod liver oil, sardines, and herring aren’t your thing, you may want to try a vitamin D supplement. Beef “Zinc can help support your body’s ability to make white blood cells, and white blood cells are the fighters for the immune system,” Mass says. While the jury is still out, it’s possible that zinc may also reduce how long you feel an infection’s symptoms, according to Angarone. Foods rich in zinc include beef, chicken, lamb, spinach, sesame seeds, lentils, and chickpeas. You have lots of great options here. 7

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All Amazon shoppers, if you have not signed up for Amazon Smile and selected the Slatington Library as your choice for donation, we ask you to take the time to do so. Amazon will give the library 1% of what you spend, no cost to you. You don’t need to create a new account, you just log in at smile.amazon.com. Patrons of Giant Food Stores donated $60 to the library through its Giant Bags for my Cause program. The next meeting of the Book Club will be on Monday, February 3, 2020 at, 1 pm at the library. The book chosen for January is “Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley” by M.C. Beaton. If there is inclement weather that day, the club meeting will be postponed until Tuesday. Please watch for an e-mail. The local genealogy

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On the night after Christmas my 2 grandchildren and I went out for dinner, on the way home we were all enjoying the Christmas lights. So as we were going down Christmas Lane we turned around and went back the other way. I told them how I always enjoyed seeing these lights across Main Street in Slatington when I was growing up! My granddaughter said she remembered Pop Pop took us every year to see Christmas lights! The last part of the ride was always Christmas Lane. She said she always wondered how Pop Pop knew Santa. Santa would ask how he was doing and they always had a nice talk. I told her that Santa and Pop Pop grew up together and they graduated together. Well Santa and Pop Pop are both gone, but the beautiful old lights of Slatington are still shining! As someone famous (Bob Hope) used to say, “Thanks for the memories”! Have a happy and healthy New Year, Nana

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

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

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

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Northern Lehigh Kindergarten Registration submitted by James Schnyderite

Northern Lehigh School District will hold Kindergarten registration by appointment only in the Spring of 2020. Registration of children must be made by parents/ and or legal guardians and will be held at Peters Elementary School on Tuesday, March 31, Wednesday, April 1, or Thursday, April 2. In order to enter Kindergarten in August, a child must be Five years old as of September 1, 2020. At the time of registration, parents must provide the child’s originally issued birth certificate, a record of the child’s immunizations, and parent photo

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identification. Two different proofs of residency are also required. Acceptable proofs are the following: • Driver’s license (updated or with a change of address card) • Moving permit • Deed • Current tax bill/receipt • Mortgage document/bill • Vehicle registration card • Multiple occupancy permit Children entering kindergarten should be brought along for a brief academic assessment. Please call Peters Elementary School after January 13, 2020 at 610-767-9827 between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM to schedule an appointment for kindergarten registration. Please feel free to call with any questions.

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Bethany Wesleyan Church submitted by Lorraine Gundrum

NIGHT TO SHINE – February 7, 2020. We are so excited to be an official host church for this year’s Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. On one night hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs. MARRIAGE RETREAT – You’re Still the One – with John & Patty Bray, Dinner & Game Night included, March 7, 2-8:30pm|$40/Person. Tickets available at the church or on iTickets.com AUTISM MINISTRY – Sunday mornings at 10:45 am Kids up to age 21 with autism enjoy songs, a Bible lesson, crafts & snack. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – Wednesday nights 6:30-7:30pm Check out other BWC activities at bethanywes. org/events Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 am in the Ministry Center. Family

Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 am. BWC Lehighton Campus service on Sundays at 10:30 AM in the Lehighton area Middle School. BWC Palmerton Campus services on Sundays at 9 & 10:30AM at 457 Delaware Ave. For more information, please call the church office at 610.767.1239 or visit us online at www.bethanywes. org. EOE

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

Great Opportunity! The CLIU is currently seeking full time and part time Job Coaches to work with students in our Work Based Learning Program. This position provides support and training for students involved in the community based vocational instruction and prepares them for the school to work transition. Duties include coaching and modeling to students regarding appropriate social interactions in the work place, development and enhancement of communication skills, and expanding student knowledge of job related skills. Must have a valid PA Driver’s License. Please visit www.cliu.org Employment Opportunities to apply or call 610-769-4111 ext 1249 if you have questions.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Hope you have been watching because the Grand Re-opening of Lifetree Café is set for January 18th at 6PM. The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. It will be held each Saturday starting at 6PM. Lifetree Café is part of St. Peter’s UMC in Emeralds Helping Hands Ministry. The Café is held at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale. The Center is at 4019 Main St, Slatedale in the Former Salem UM Church.

The Redeemers Closet located at our Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale at 4019 Main St, continues to be open for the free clothing give away the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am till noon. This month will be on January 18th. COMING SOON to Helping Hands Community Center, “Grief Share”. St. Peter’s is hosting Tiger Scouts on Thursday evenings. Interested contact Kayla Trotter @484597-9565 for more information.

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Starting January 20th the Bibles Study groups available each week are Monday morning at 11am, and Wednesday evenings at 7PM. Both studies will be doing the book “The Case for Easter, the Women who knew” by Timothy Keller. There is a small fee to cover the book. All interested persons are invited to attend. Reserve a book contact Pastor Bill. And Family Fun Night is held on the 4th Friday of every month at St. Peter’s at 6:30PM. Different activities are held each month and the public is invited. This month will be on January 24th. Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school held for all ages at 9am. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:00am. Communion is observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. On Wednesday

evenings at 6:30PM, our Youth Group, youth in grades 7th through 12th , meet at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, we are located at 7860 Center St. in Emerald you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com.

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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. Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 W 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 Evangelical Congregational Church 220 North Street, Lehighton, 610-377-0724 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. www.bethanylehighton.com 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 Palmerton 610.767.1239 Worship Sundays 9 & 10:30 AM 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 Sun. W 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli, 484-358-0649 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. facebook.com/christchurch@lowhill

Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m., S.S. 9:15 a.m.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m. (during church service); 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. Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 9 & 10:45 a.m. SS 9 & 10:45 a.m. Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30 a.m., W 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m.

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 604 Pine St. (4th and Pine) Catasauqua, 610-264-2641 W 8 a.m. Spoken; 9 a.m. Family Communion; 10:30 Traditional, BS Thurs. 10 a.m. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 10 a.m. Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) www.hopecherryville.org Sun. W 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-756-6252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m. Lighthouse Baptist Church 1349 Green St., Lehighton, (HA/N) SS 10 a.m., W 11 a.m., BS 6 p.m. info@lbclehighton.org

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Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m. Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m. Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m. Morgenland Union Church Orefield, 610-395-0067 W 9 a.m. & SS 9 a.m. (HA) www.morgenland.org

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton, 610-826-2611 W 8 & 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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 9:00 a.m.

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. 9:30 (HA) www.shcpalmerton.org Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Palmerton 610-826-2577 (HA) W - 11:30am, 1st Sun. Com 2nd Sun. Fellowship (BS)-Thursday 6:30pm Salem United Methodist Church Helping Hands Commumity Center Slatedale, 610-767-6233 (HA) 3rd Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing Distribution Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m. Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. St. Brigid’s Episcopal Nazareth 610-746-3910 Sun. – SS/Holy Eucharist 10 a.m.

St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed. 6 p.m. Family Fun Night 4th Friday 6:30 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

Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m. 1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/Holy Communion 1st Tuesday 10 a.m. Quiet Communion Sunday Church SchoolAges 3 through grade 6, 10:45 a.m. Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m. United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m. Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m. 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 SS -9:15 a.m. W - 10:30 a.m., 610-262-6636 Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Wie mer glee waare Der Mensch guckt oftmols gaern zerick, Un wunnert aa iwwer sein Glick, Dass ihn begegnet hot. Mer waar so kinnish un so dumm, Hot net gewisst ferwas, warum Mer sich beheefe sott. An Wunnerfitz hot’s uns net gfehlt, Mir hen knapps alles noh gezehlt,

Hen alles gaern gewisst. Mer hen aa alles ausgfrogt; Die Eldre ganz unnadich geblogt, Un hen gaar nix gemisst. Die Antwatt waar uns oft net klar, Hen oft gemeent, es waer net waahr, Wie sie’s uns gewwe hen. Mer hen, ofkors, nohgeguckt, Un unser Kepp dezu genuckt, Un ernschtlich gsaagt, „Aamen!“ Wann mir nixnutzich waare, dann Waar’s gsaagt, „Es kummt en Beser-mann, Un nemmt eich all mit ferd (fatt)!“ Sell hot uns schrecklich bang gemacht, Noh hen mir nimme laut g’lacht, Un nimmi meh gezerrt. Un fremme Leit hen zu uns gsaagt, „Wann du net gehscht un duscht sell graad, Schneid ich dei Ohre ab;“ Do iss mer ab in aller Eil,

SAUERKRAUT SUPPER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 St. John's Lutheran Church, 40 2nd Street, Slatington Seatings at 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7:00 P.M. (Take-out orders also available) Pork & Sauerkraut • Mashed Potatoes Buttered Lima Beans Bread & Butter, Apple Butter, Cottage Cheese Homemade Desserts • Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water

Tickets: Adults – $11 Children (6-12) – $4 Children 5 and under – Free

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So schnell abgschprunge wie ’n Peil, Un in der Hand die Kaepp!

Un was hot es der Paepp gekoscht? ’N yeders saagt, „S iss mei!”

Es waar uns Kinner oft verleed, Hen net gewisst wie’s uns noch geht, Bis mir eemol gross sin. Die Buckel hen sie uns gewippt, Un oftmols hinne druff gekickt, Wann mir net graad ab sin.

“Vum Dokder hen mir’s Beewi grickt, Die Grandmemm hot ihm net gschickt;“ So hen sie uns gsaagt. „Der Dokder iss en guder Mann! Er bringt uns alles, was er kann; Er watt net ferd (fatt) geyaagt!“

Un in der Schule waar’s graad des seem, Mir hen’s grickt datt graad wie deheem, Un hen aa noh gebrillt! Der Meeschder waar net hoch gelannt, Wann er fascht waar, hot’s ihn verzannt; Noh hot er uns gedrillt.

„Wie weess der Dokder wo sie sin?“ „Er fangt sie dief in Wasser drin, Un nemmt sie noh mit ferd (fatt).“ „Oh mei! Die aarme gleene Drepp(li);

Winders sin mir als naus uff’s Eis, Mit Schnee waar oft der Bodde weiss, Die Fiess un Finger kalt, Mer waare oftmols draus zu lang, Fer Schlaege waar’s uns noh als bang; Am Kopp hot’s oft geknallt. Un wann en Beewi kumme iss, Waar es en Bu adder en Siss, Hen mir gewunnert, glei – Wer hot uns des lieb Kind gebrocht,

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 31

Die schwimme bei de Mulli-kepp. Hot er uns aa grickt dert (datt)?“ Mer brauche’s aa net all verschteh, Un alles wisse yung un glee, Was Kinner gaar nix batt. Un wann mer mol gewachse sin, Un hen Verschtand un guder Sinn, Hot’s uns aa gaar nix gschatt. Wie schee hot’s doch der Herr gemacht, Ken Mensch hett alles so bedacht (bedeckt); Un alles so am Blatz! Sei Allmacht iss unendlich gross, Weisheit gebt er uns aller-moos, Der Himmel, unser Schatz. Un so dutt’s immer noch fattgeh; Viel alde Sache bleiwe schteh, Viel Nei-e gebt’s dezu! En yedes sott duh was er kann Un lewe wie ’n Goddes-mann, Sell bringt em gude Ruh!

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Denn alles kummt eemol zum End, Die Freind un Feinde warre gedrennt, En Yeder finnt sei Haus. Un wie mer’s do macht, kummt’s em zu Wann mer mol schloffe in der Ruh; Noh finnt mer alles aus. -Frank Brunner When we were young A person often looks back, And wonders also about his good luck, Which has befallen him. One was so childish and dumb, Did not know for what reason, why, He should behave himself. Inquisitiveness, it did not fail us, We had almost anticipated everything, Had certainly known it all. We questioned everything in detail, Tormented our parents unnaturally, And did not miss anything. The answer often was not clear, We often thought, it was not true, When they gave it to us. Of course, we looked at it, And nodded our heads approvingly

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And sincerely said, “Amen!” When we misbehaved, then We were told, “A devil will come And will take you all along with him.” That made us terribly afraid, And then we no longer laughed out loud And no more teased each other.

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And stranger said to us, “If you don’t go and do that right away, I cut your ears off.” We then went off in great haste, Ran off so quick as an arrow, With our cap in hand! We children often despaired, Did not know how it would go for us, Until we were grown. They whipped our backs And often kicked our backsides, When we did not move fast enough. And in the schools it was just the same, We got it there just like at home, And then we also cried. Continued on page 34

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 33

The teacher was not well educated, When he was stuck, that angered him, Then he ‘drilled’ us.

“How does the doctor know where they are?” “He catches then deep in the water, And then takes them away with him.” “Oh my! These poor little things! They swim with the tadpoles. Did you get us there also?”

In winter we were always out on the ice, The ground was often white with snow, The feet and fingers cold, We were often times out too long, Then we were afraid of a whipping, It often cracked about the head.

We don’t need to understand it all, And know everything [when] young and small That certainly does not matter to children. And when we are grown up once, And have understanding and good thoughts, It certainly did us no harm.

And when a baby came, If it was a brother or sister We soon wondered – Who brought this dear child, And what did it cost dad? Each one said, “It is mine!”

How beautiful the Lord made things, No human could have everything so adorned; And everything in its place. His omnipotence knows no limits, He gives us wisdom in full measure, The heavens, our treasure.

“We got the baby from the doctor, Grandma did not send him;” That they always said to us. “The doctor is a good man! He brings us everything that he can; We won’t chase him away!

And so things continue on and on; Many old things remain, Many new things come to be. Everyone should do what he can And live like a man of God [a godly person], That will bring one good [eternal] rest.

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Then finally everything will come to an end, Friend and enemy will be separated, Each one will find his ‘house.’ And as one lives here, it will come [back] to him When we sleep once in eternal rest; Then one will find out everything. [Frank Brunner’s recollection of childhood reminds us that life was far from idyllic for some rural Dutch youth in earlier times. ‘Discipline’ was severe, at least by today’s standards, but he was able to rise above it. You may remember he graduated from an early Methodist seminary and taught school for a few years before going to medical school and eventually becoming a doctor. Tragically he was one of the victims of that Boyertown Opera House fire on 13 January 1908.]

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The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Kayleen Martinez Torres has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for January. Kayleen is the daughter of Olga Martinez and Moises Martinez

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