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From the Publisher’s Desk
Joe Korba
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Contents:
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Pg. 10 - Community Calendar Pg. 16 - P.O.P. Pg. 20 - Church Directory Well, it’s that time of year again: resolutions made and resolutions often quickly forgotten. I always try to keep mine attainable so that I don’t beat myself up too bad when I slip off some new diet or don’t get on the treadmill as often as I’d like. This year it’s just to try to be more positive— say “yes” to more things and get annoyed less. It’s easier said than done, but all-in-all, I have it pretty good. I get to do a job I enjoy and get this little paper out to all of you twice a month. I hope you all have a great start to your new year. As always, I trust that you will enjoy this edition of the Gazette. BL U E MO U N TA IN
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Meet The Staff
What is one goal, personal or professional, that you hope to achieve in 2016? Joe Korba, Associate Publisher
I want to write more. My goal is to try and write daily—cover more local news, just write for myself, whatever. With so many distractions like work, social media, and just the hustle of everyday life, it’s hard to find the time to just sit down and write. It will be a good exercise to not only hone my writing skills, but to try and become more disciplined and focused.
Danielle Tepper, Editor
I want to visit somewhere I’ve never been before ... my tentative plan is to hopefully save up enough to visit my best friend in Germany, where she and her husband are stationed until 2017. I’d also like to start blogging/journaling again.
Christine Stroh, Account Executive
I hope to become proficient on my computer here at work, hopefully eliminating the need to ask for assistance whenever I get stuck, especially on a simple thing.
Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant
For 2016, I hope to, once again, eat healthier food and get more exercise—and I also hope that my boyfriend and I find our new home!
Tony Pisco, Art Director
I’d like to re-watch all episodes of Game of Thrones before the new season starts in April.
Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager
There are quite a few exciting things happening to me personally in 2016. My goal for the year is to welcome a new daughter-in-law (Jess) to the crazy family life I seem to have. I’m also looking forward to a remote wedding celebration with my whole family for the first time in Maine with a newborn baby.
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Serafin of Slatington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyson Serafin to Terrence Longmore, son of Terrence Longmore of Florida and Dorann Longmore of Lancaster. Alyson graduated from Kutztown University and is employed as a math teacher, at Cumberland Valley High School. Terrence also graduated from Kutztown University and is employed as a biologist, at TEVA Pharmaceuticals. The couple is planning a 2017 wedding.
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Northampton Area Public Library Events Submitted by SUSAN SENTZ Registration for the Children’s Winter Programs at the Northampton Area Public Library will begin Monday, January 11 at 9 a.m. Programs are filled on a first come first served basis and will be held from February 2 to March 24. Wonderful Ones for ages 10 months to 2 years will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursdays. Toddler Storytime for two year olds will be held from 11 to 11:20 a.m. on Tuesdays or from 10 to 10:20 a.m. on Wednesdays. Creative Preschoolers Storytime for ages three and up will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays or from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays. Family Toddler/Preschool Storytime will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. The Storycraft Program for children in kindergarten through second grade will be from 6
to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The Kids Create Program for children in third through fifth grade will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Coming in January to the Northampton Area Public Library is the Adult Coloring Group which will meet the second Wednesday of each month beginning January 13 at 6 p.m. Bring your own supplies or use ours, no registration required. Tuesday, January 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the library will hold “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease” presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. To register for this free event, please call the library at 610-262-7537. Teen Anime and Manga Club will begin January 27 at 4 p.m. at the library. For more information on any of our upcoming programming, please contact the library at 610262-7537.
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Artist’s Work Displayed At Eagle Nest
Submitted by JEFF GREEN Artist Jeffrey M. Green of Bangor will exhibit his work at the Eagle’s Nest Gallery in Nazareth for the month of January. The Eagle’s Nest is a unique art gallery in Nazareth Area High School. Here, youth can directly learn about and appreciate art and creativity in their school. Jeffrey Green has focused primarily on the medium of colored pencils for the past 20 years. Conveying beauty and the uplifting are main themes in an expressive realism. “The fact that something as unassuming as a pencil can be pushed to the level and impact of a painting is a fascinating thing to me,” relates the artist. Colored pencils have been quite a source of curiosity and interest in the painterly art form he employs. Mr. Green’s work has been featured in COLORED PENCIL Magazine, CP Magazine, and Lehigh Valley Style magazine. Solo shows have included the Nazareth Center for the Arts and the Rotunda Gallery in Bethlehem. He currently teaches colored pencil workshops in Bangor at Bloom Creative Studios, a creative place to enjoy art of every kind and an outreach to women in need in the community. 24 pieces are on display at the exhibit, with floral, still lifes, nature, and ocean scenes. A reception is free and open to the public the evening of January 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY • Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610-760-1687. • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Fire Co. FMI, 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd & 4th) 5 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610262-2077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-951-2468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 570861-4928 • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610-264-2979. • GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-3869960. EVERY FRIDAY • Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610502-2990 or reccenter@rcn. com EVERY SATURDAY • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4
p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-7609009. EVERY SUNDAY • Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. • Recreational Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239. EVERY MONDAY • Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday) 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. • Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m. FMI 610-837-7426. • Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6 to 9 p.m. • TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610852-2976. • Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239. • Al-Anon Family Group/ Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 484-4779697. EVERY TUESDAY • TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-657-1025. • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/ Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA
meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601. • Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com. EVERY WEDNESDAY • Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 a.m. • Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207. • Alzheimer’s Support Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-826-4962. • Nar-Anon Meetings Holy Cross Lutheran Church 696 Johnson Rd. (off Rte 946) Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. SPREAD THE WORD: The Blue Mtn. Town & Country Gazette is pleased to offer listings at no charge to you for FREE community events, programs, and meetings. This space is limited and reserved for those events that offer 100% free attendance and participation. If you would like to list your free event, please mail/email it to us or drop it at our office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Placing your yard sale/flea market classified ad is easy too! Just visit our website at www. townandcountrygazette.com.
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Lehigh Township Lions Deliver Christmas Cheer For 42nd Year
Submitted by WAYNE BENNINGER Members of the Lehigh Township Lions Club get ready to deliver 225 Christmas fruit baskets to Lehigh Township residents age 60 and above, who live alone. An annual tradition since 1974, the Lehigh Township Lions purchase and prepare the fruit for delivery to the many appreciative recipients. For information on how to become a member of the Lehigh Township Lions Club, contact membership chairperson Lion Donald Kuntz at 610-767-2335 or any other club member.
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On December 27, Marion Redline celebrated her 90th birthday. She attended Slatington High School, worked at General Electric for 17 years, received her hairdressing license from the Allentown School of Cosmetology in 1960, and operated her beauty shop until she retired at the age of 85. She celebrated with a special meal with her children, Gary and Linda.
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The Slatington Public Library had a very special guest reader for their preschool story hour Wednesday, November 25. Mrs. Claus (Donna Leiser) came to visit the children to read to them and sing Christmas songs with them to begin the Christmas season.
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Lehigh Township Historical Society News
Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The LT Historical Centre in Pennsville is closed to the public for the winter months except for appointments. We welcome family and organizations anytime during the year by appointments. The winner of the Christmas basket at the Blue Mountain Drive-in and Family Restaurant in Danielsville was Barb Ott. Second prize winner was Bruce Redline of Slatington. During the winter months, society members will be working on the archives and planning the 2016 schedule. Monthly meetings will be held at the LT Historical Centre on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Newly elected officers for 2016 are as follows: President Sarah Pagotto, Vice President Brenda Peters, Secretary Beverly Putt, and Treasurer Wilson Putt. Directors are Ruth Hall Kent, Jean Kosc, and David Miller. Donations of memorabilia may be made anytime by contacting any of the society members or by calling 610-440-0151. For information concerning the historical society, call the above number. Many thanks to everyone who supported LTHS during 201
St. John Neumann Regional School Kindergarten Registration
Submitted by JACKIE McCANDLESS Starting January 11, 2016, St. John Neumann Regional School will begin enrolling incoming kindergarten students for the 2016-2017 school year. To register, parents should contact the
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school to arrange an appointment. For additional information, call Mary at 610-767-2935 or 610-8262354 regarding the full-day kindergarten program. Kindergarten children must be five years of age by October 15, 2016. Bring the child’s original birth certificate and a doctor copy of health shots with you. Our open house will be Saturday, January 16 in Palmerton Campus (grades 4-8) and in the Slatington Campus Saturday, January 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Principal Sister Virginia Stephanie will speak at 11 a.m. Parents are welcome to visit every second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Slatington Library News
Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The library board wishes to thank the Mickley/ Fravel Foundation for its 2015 grant. The money will be used to pay the utility bills this winter. The library is also grateful to the Hill Street Children Center which gifted the library funds which will be used for children’s programing. Being a member of the library provides the patron access to both e-books and e-magazines. E-books are made available at the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library (http://cldl.lib.overdrive. com). E-magazines are available from Zinio. Both links are provided on the library’s website. The digital magazine collection includes titles in various categories. All this information is available for free with a library card. The topic for the diabetes lecture for the month of January is “Hot Topics in Diabetes Research.” The lecture will be given January 27 at 1 p.m. at the library. The next preschool story hour session will begin in March. The library is holding a $1/bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books, anything you can fit in a bag is $1. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic magazines, or Reader’s Digest condensed books. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610-767-6461. For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com.
Happy Birthday Sandy Nikisher - 63 on Dec. 25 Brad Leon Horn - 43 on Dec. 29 Cass Ibbotson - 96 on Dec. 30 Mary Ervin - 96 on Jan. 1
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St. John Neumann Regional School Carolers Submitted by JACKIE MCCANDLESS St. John Neumann Regional School students in grades K-8, accompanied by parents and teachers, went evening caroling along Lafayette Avenue in Palmerton and entertained patients at the Palmerton Hospital on Friday, December 18. This Christmas event ended at their school with
cookies and hot chocolate. The Christmas celebration continued with a sing-along during school on Wednesday, December 23. Parents and grandparents joined in the caroling festival to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas.
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I love Ryan Reynolds—particularly sarcastic badass Ryan Reynolds. I know nothing about the Marvel character, just that I have a few friends who are insanely excited for this and the trailer cracked me up. I’ve warmed up to Marvel movies in recent years and this one looks far more promising than, let’s say, AntMan did.
ZOOTOPIA | 3/4/16
16 Movies I Want To See In 2016
A new year means a new batch of film experiences for movie fanatics like myself. Who will be the new Oscar players? The new summer blockbusters? The new book adaptations? What screwball comedies are going to make us laugh? What dramas will make us cry? What actor will have their moment, the one that makes you acknowledge that you’ll be paying much closer attention to their work from now on? I love movies, obviously, and I especially love that there are always so many to choose from. This list is bound to grow as buzz from film festivals and award season starts to spread. (Plus, there’s always the half an hour of trailers that play each time you visit a theater.) Pass the popcorn, another year of going to the movies has begun!
It’s a Disney animated movie about animals. If you know me at all, you know why I want to go. Just watch the trailer. So many sloths!
The Divergent Series: ALLEGIANT | 3/18/16
THE 5TH WAVE | 1/22/16
The trailer caught my interest, since I’m into YA sci-fi fiction being turned into movies lately. I also like disaster flicks. It’s been a while since we’ve seen what Chloe Grace Moretz can do in a starring role, so I’ll give it a shot.
DEADPOOL | 2/12/16 Divergent is right behind The Hunger Games on my list of favorite YA dystopia literature-turned-film. Shailene Woodley is doing a great job of bringing believability to Tris’ heroism and the all-star cast just keeps getting bigger and better. The first book was phenomenal and the first movie followed it perfectly. But the books lost their way after
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that and the screenwriters did a great job of keeping the plot on track for the big screen. Insurgent made much more sense on film than on the page, so I’m confident they’ll do the same for the final installments.
MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 | 3/25/16
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NEIGHBORS 2 | 5/20/16
Because every once in a while, you need a raunchy fratboy comedy on a rainy afternoon. And a healthy dose of Zac Efron’s abs.
FINDING DORY | 6/17/16
I’ve been waiting for this probably as long as Ellen DeGeneres has. 2003’s Finding Nemo was arguably one of Disney/Pixar’s most successful and beloved collaborations and the sequel has been such a looooong time coming. In it, Dory goes off on an undersea adventure to track down her family. What more do we need to know? It’ll be the perfect way to splash into summer.
GHOSTBUSTERS | 7/15/16
I love the original so much, I practically have it memorized. So now that it’s their daughter’s turn to get married, it seems only natural to check in on Ian and Tula and see how they (and the whole big fat Greek family) handle the situation. I can’t wait. This is one sequel I won’t mind at all.
THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR | 4/22/16
This prequel is going to take what worked in the first film (bold cinematography, Charlize Theron’s face, Chris Hemsworth’s everything), remove what didn’t (Kristen Stewart and her new favorite director), and add some beautiful, talented women (Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain). Mix that all together and see what happens? We’re already off to a promising start.
Directed by the same guy as Bridesmaids and most of Melissa McCarthy’s solo entertainment, this one brings together some comedy superstars like Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, and of course, McCarthy herself, adds a dash of man candy in the form of Chris Hemsworth, and is probably ready to let loose a wildly ridiculous but nonetheless enjoyable story.
LA LA LAND | 7/15/16
Emma Stone is to Ryan Gosling as Jennifer Lawrence is to Bradley Cooper. The two couples are co-star magic, so much so that we (I) don’t care how many times they work together, because they always leave me wanting more. In this one, Gangster Squad and Crazy Stupid Love lovebirds team up again for a whimsical musical about a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash) describes it as a love letter to the city. Continued on Page 34
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15th Annual Holiday Hope Chests Distributed To Lehigh Valley Youth
Submitted by KAREN DALY SMITH The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is celebrating our 15th year of Holiday Hope Chests
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and are excited to announce that the program continues to grow. 4,816 shoeboxes are being opened around the Lehigh Valley by youth thanks to our corporate, family and individual donors who generously collected, wrapped, and filled over 4,800 shoe boxes. The underserved kids from ages two to 14 are once again shouting with glee as they rip open their shoeboxes. Holiday Hope Chests is a program that the Volunteer Center has coordinated for the past 15 years. Each year this program benefits non-profit agencies here in the Lehigh Valley by providing them with fully wrapped, age appropriate gift boxes that have been donated by individuals, groups and companies. The program continues to expand allowing the Volunteer Center to spread Continued on Page 19
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Hope Chests Continued from Page 18 holiday magic each year. There is no better re-use of a shoebox than Holiday Hope Chests. Thank you to our sponsors for the program: UGI, Enterprise, and Kids Care Clubs. Holiday Hope Chests is coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and staffed by volunteers each year who give generously of their time and talent. This year’s biggest shoe box collection came from the Northampton County Bar Association— Young Lawyer’s Division with 607 boxes! Additional congratulations to Northampton Community College who brought in almost 300 boxes! The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley thanks each and every one of you who helped make a difference for a child this year by your participation.
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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m. All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter. W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m. Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 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.
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Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-533-0107 W 9 a.m., BS 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Emmanuel UCC Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Evangelical Lutheran Church Schnecksville (HA) 610-767-6884 W - 9 a.m.
Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 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.
Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.
Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington, Northampton Communion 8:30 A.M. 610-261-1812
First UCC Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.
Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 9:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412 W 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 8:30 & 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m., SS 10:15 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.
Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Jerusalem UCC Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m. Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m. Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 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 Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. People’s EC Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship.
St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. St. John’s ELC Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. St. Matthew’s ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. Matthew’s UCC 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. John’s UCC Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m.
Walnutport Seventh Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS 10 a.m. Tues.., 7 p.m. Wed., 6 p.m. Sun.
Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.
St. John’s UCC Laury’s Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 10:15 a.m. w/child care, SS 9 a.m.
Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8/10:45 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.
Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8/10:15 a.m. (N), SS 9 a.m.
Trinity UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. W Thurs. 7 p.m.
St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopale Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.
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The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m. Trinity EC Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Trinity EC Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday worship service. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays.
Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion Evang. Lutheran Church 1904 Main, Northampton SS 9:45; W, N, 11:00 A.M. 610-261-1812 Zion Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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Indianland Garden Club Holds Christmas Gathering
Indianland Garden Club 2016 officers. Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The Indianland Garden Club held its annual Christmas party on December 8 at Prime restaurant. Members played a trivia game, exchanged Christmas gifts, and enjoyed the festivities. Point prizes were awarded to the following: Connie Nagy, 1106 points; Barbara Bolez, 992 points; and Lynn LaBarre, 687 points. Many were recognized for their participation in the past year's tournaments. Cindi Chistman spoke about the 2015 entries and informed everyone of the statistics concerning the entries. There were a total of 838 entries throughout the year.
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Outgoing president Doris Meehan presented the gavel to Kathy Heist, President for 2016. The following will serve as officers in the coming year: Kathy Heist, president; co-Vice Presidents, Anita Brosky and Lynn LaBarre; Secretary, Brenda Rhodes; and Treasurer, David Altrichter. President Doris thanked everyone for their cooperation and help during her term as president. This gathering was the last meeting of the year. Regular monthly meetings will resume in March of 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Watch for more information to follow. New members are always welcome.
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Meet Your Local Shelters
In every issue of the Gazette, we put animals in this section who are in need of a loving forever home. We know not everyone has the ability to welcome a new pet into their lives, but we encourage you to do your best to help your local shelters in whatever way you can, either by donating money, supplies, or your time. The following rescues in the area would be appreciative of your help.
Furry Feet Rescue Walnutport 610-767-7096
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Maddie the Coonhound is one photogenic pup. She’s been assisting her human, Theron Humphrey, in capturing some truly unique poses and pics, much to the delight of their 1.1 million followers on Instagram. A couple years ago, with the help of a nearly $16,000 Kickstarter campaign, Maddie and Theron started a cross-country journey to share people’s stories. This Wild Idea (thiswildidea.com) exploded in internet fame, thanks to Maddie’s patience and popularity. National Geographic named Theron one of their 2014 Travelers of the Year and they even released a book called Maddie on Things. You can follow their adventures at instagram.com/thiswildidea.
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Lehigh County Humane Society Allentown 610-797-1205
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Submitted by Nina Weiss The Wellness Team of Hope Lutheran Church, located at 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, Pennsylvania, is hosting a Miller-Keystone community blood drive in Kuntz Hall at 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville, on January 10th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something meaningful this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation. Blood donations decline during the holidays, when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as cold and flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations postpone drives while people are traveling for the holidays. Furthermore, severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled.Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood.Visit www.GIVEaPINT.org to create your donor profile and schedule your appointment – use sponsor code 0288. Or call Helene Mery at (610) 837-0792.
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Events at the Sigal Museum January-March 2016 Submitted by LINDA HEINDEL Sunday, January 17 “Exploring PA-German Fraktur,” 1 pm Join Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center curator Candace Kintzer Perry for an illustrated lecture on Pennsylvania German decorated manuscripts, commonly known as fraktur. Perry will introduce and define fraktur for those who are unfamiliar with these intriguing cultural artifacts, and also take the audience on a brief journey through the fraktur of Northampton and Lehigh counties. Come prepared for a lively discussion with your questions and comments. Perry is Curator of Collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg. Included with regular museum admission or $5 donation requested. An exhibit of the NCHGS collection of Pennsylvania-German fraktur and copy books continues till February 14 in the Regional Artists Gallery during regular museum hours. Saturday, February 13 and 14 Courtship and Marriage in the Colonial Era and the Victorian Era. February 13, 10 am – 3 pm; February 14, 12 – 4pm. Courtship and customs during the Colonial Era will be featured at the Bachmann Publick House, 169 Northampton St., Easton; those same customs during the Victorian Era will be treated at the Mixsell Museum, 101 Fourth St., Easton. $5 donation requested. Friday, February 20 “My Dear General: The Extraordinary Relationship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette,” 1 pm. Using the same theme as his previous two books, local collector Jeff Finegan allows his audience to see Washington’s life through the eyes of this extraordinary individual. Lafayette was 19 years old when he arrived in the colonies, and he quickly became a revered figure in the American army, particularly with George Washington. A father-
and-son relationship quickly developed. How ironic that George Washington literally began the French & Indian War, the same war in which Lafayette’s father was killed when Lafayette was but two years old. Finegan’s manuscript collection will again be featured, and the highlight of his third book will be Preston Hindmarch’s incisive art work. Finegan will hold a book-signing following his talk. Included with regular museum admission or $5 donation requested. Friday, February 26 Reception for photographer Kristen Wieder, creator of the exhibit “Faces of Northampton County,” will give visitors the opportunity to meet the artist, 6 – 8 pm. Her exhibit opens to the public the following day, February 27 and runs till April 12. Saturdays, January 17 and February 27 Seamstresses who restored the beautiful gowns on exhibit in “Here Come the Brides,” are available in the Chrin Gallery of the Sigal Museum to share informally their expertise and anecdotes about how they performed their restorative sewing. The conservation seamstresses will be demonstrating and discussing with visitors the conservation techniques and materials they use while working on historic garments in the society's textile collection. January 17, 11 am – 2 pm; February 27, 11 am – 1 pm. Included with regular museum admission or $5 donation requested. Friday March 18 “Inspiration for Faces of Northampton County,” talk by artist Kristen Wieder, 7 pm. Northampton County is nestled between New York and Philadelphia, two major East coast melting pots overflowing with diversity. But these two major cities are not the only ones with diverse heritage in the region. Within Northampton County limits and the greater Lehigh Valley people from all walks of life: different socio-economic backgrounds, cultural heritage, ethnicities, and stories make up the breadth of our community. In this exhibition of portraiture, Kristen Wieder presents us with photo-journalistic stories of interesting locals who make up the greater population of our county and the Lehigh Valley. This exhibition will take place in the Regional Artists Gallery, only at the Sigal Museum. The Sigal Museum is located at 342 Northampton St., Easton. Museum hours: Wed – Sat. 10 am – 4 pm and Sun 12 – 4 pm
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How To Combat Cold And Flu Continued from Page 29 for sore throats and mouth pain to help you get through your day. From lozenges that soothe nasal passages and suppress coughs to sprays that target pain when and where it hurts, there’s a broad portfolio of products based on your preferences and needs. The lozenges have a soothing liquid center that relieves pain and cools nasal passages. Max Wild Berry is the strongest throat relief lozenge in the line. Chloraseptic Total offers a multisymptom lozenge formula that can suppress your cough for up to four hours. Chloraseptic’s sprays are the No. 1 pharmacistrecommended brand. The new and improved Cherry Spray tastes great, works on contact and is free of aspirin, sugar and gluten. The Max Wild Berry Targeted Throat Spray is convenient for travel or to keep in your purse. The targeted spray makes it easier when you’re on the go to coat and protect specific areas in your mouth and throat. All these products are available at mass retailers, major drugstores and grocery stores. Also helping to keep you ahead of the flu this season is an online Cold + Flu tracker. To check for
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This is one of my absolute favorite seafood soups! It is so simple, but so delicious. The original recipe I received called for more quantities of the ingredients. I cut back a little on all of them and was pleased with the outcome, so I have the updated recipe with my changes above. I did not use a full quart of cream and I thought the consistency came out
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P.O.P. Continued from Page 17
SUICIDE SQUAD | 8/5/16
So, everyone’s making a big deal about this already and actually has been for months. The trailer makes the plot a little unclear if you’re unfamiliar with the origin material … whatever, I’ll just go with someone who can answer my questions.
favorite actors. What a disappointment. The DaVinci Code faltered big time, but I thought they did a much better job with Angels & Demons. Therefore I’m hopeful that they give the trilogy a solid finish.
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them | 11/18/16
SULLY | 9/9/16
Tom Hanks made me cry in his portrayal of Captain Phillips, which was another highstakes true to life story. In this, he’ll be playing the man who heroically managed to land a crashing plane on the Hudson. And directed by Clint Eastwood. I smell Oscar buzz!
BRIDGET JONES’ BABY | 9/16/16
I only just watched the first two Bridget Jones movies a month or so ago for the first time. I was bored, noticed they were both on Netflix, and enjoyed a double feature. Well, I wouldn’t say enjoyed. I really wasn’t impressed. But since this is one of Patrick Dempsey’s first appearances since being unceremoniously murdered by Shonda Rhimes, and sequels years in the making, while a tired concept, have actually been doing rather well, I would give it a lazy Sunday shot.
INFERNO | 10/14/16
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Passengers | 12/21/16
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt: Check! There’s no information about it yet, not even a trailer, and we have to wait practically a year to see it, but the plot is outlined on IMDb as: “A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in one of its sleep chambers. As a result, a single passenger is awakened 60 years early. Faced with the prospect of growing old and dying alone, he eventually decides to wake up a second passenger.” Sure, why not.
BONUS: Stronger | Release date unknown
Naturally, I’ll want to see anything Jake Gyllenhaal puts out next. After Nightcrawler and Southpaw, he’s solidified himself as one of my absolute favorite actors over the past couple of years. A quick peek at IMDb proves that he’s riding the peak of his career right now. Stronger is simply described as: “A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.” Sounds amazing already. I’ll be there.
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Why A Little Chocolate Can Be Good For Weight Management (NAPS)—Here’s something that is sure to be sweet music to the ears of every chocolate lover: A little dose of the world’s most popular food type and flavor can actually support an individual’s weight-loss goals. The reasons a bit of chocolate can be helpful primarily have to do with indulgence, satisfaction and balanced eating. Indeed, for the vast majority of people, dieting involves taking on rigid restrictions like the complete elimination of certain foods or eating unreasonably small portions. These are extremely difficult to sustain over time. In “The Magic of Sensible Dieting,” author and registered nurse Bella Tindale explains that it is these strict constraints that make it almost impossible to stick to harsh regimens. Balanced eating, however, is not about complete restriction but more on setting practical boundaries. It allows for controlled, portioned and moderate indulgences. A small amount of chocolate, even consumed daily, can offer a delicious treat without disrupting a healthy eating lifestyle. “Balance is what makes weight loss sustainable,” said registered dietitian and nutrition communications specialist Kelli Shallal, MPH, RD. “Small, regular indulgences enable you to enjoy life without guilt and without compromising long-term healthy weight goals. It might seem contradictory, but the truth is that you can maintain balanced eating and still have a little chocolate daily.” One of the keys to success is focusing on rewards rather than restrictions. Having something to look forward to each day can provide a strong incentive for staying on that healthy diet track. Another key is avoiding those pangs of guilt that can lead to a sense of helplessness or loss of control, feelings that can sabotage regular eating
habits that are healthful and maintainable. In fact, the psychology of dieting suggests that those who associate foods like chocolate with “celebration” have a better time losing weight; this, according to research published within the U.S. National Library of Medicine. “When you treat small indulgences of chocolate as a celebration, you set yourself up for more success in losing weight because you will maintain a feeling of being in control of your nutrition,” said Suk Cho, Ph.D. and Chief Science Officer with Isagenix. The organization is a leading global health and wellness company and provider of nutritional systems and solutions for energy, performance and weight loss. “Moderation is still the recipe for success. Chocolate should be just one small part of balanced eating. But it is good to know that a little of this satisfying comfort food can be incorporated into a health-conscious lifestyle.” Cho added that there are great ways to appropriately include chocolate into everyday eating. One example is Isagenix’s IsaDelights® premium individually packaged chocolates. The line features dark and milk chocolate flavors, but has been recently expanded to include new salted caramel milk chocolate and dark chocolate with mint options. Much like managing money, when one pays close attention to the daily budget, buying something special once in a while is okay. The same holds true for dieting. Sticking to a sensible plan that is higher in protein, higher in nutrients and lower in unhealthy fats and refined carbohydrates is a proven way to help achieve weight-loss goals. And it provides the flexibility that allows for that extra little chocolate treat now and then. For more information about why chocolate can be good for weight management or for more on chocolate-flavored snacks and meal replacement options, visit www.isagenix.com.
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f getting a fresh start on a new year seems daunting, try tackling your get-healthy goals one step at a time. There is no easy path to transforming your lifestyle, but this is one time you should be able to see the results of your hard work. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, tackle your new lifestyle a little at a time. Gradually incorporate smarter eating habits, such as switching out high-calorie beverages with lower-calorie, nutrient-rich replacements. Then, as you ease into a new exercise regimen, look for ways to get an extra boost with workout equipment that isn’t overly taxing on your joints and muscles, and get a leg up on the competition with proper footwear and workout supplements. Slow and steady wins this race, so set yourself up for success in the new year with these ideas to put you one step closer to the healthy lifestyle you envision.
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Supplement Your Goals
When diet and exercise alone aren’t enough, supplements such as protein and fish oil, can be effective in helping you achieve your New Year’s resolution. Whether you want to lose weight or gain muscle mass, there is a supplement out there to aid you in your pursuit of a toned body. These supplements, which should be approved by your health care provider before use, are available at local retailers such as grocery stores, pharmacies and specialty health and wellness stores.
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Step into a healthy New Year with the Bowflex TreadClimber TC200. Combining the motions of a treadmill, stepper and elliptical, this premier walking machine is easy on the joints and burns up to 2.5 times the calories of a treadmill. Ideal for home use, the TC200 features an interactive LCD display that animates your progress. Bluetooth connectivity allows users to share data with the free TreadClimber app, which automatically syncs with MyFitnessPal, Apple Health Kit, Google Fit, Under Armour Record and Bowflex Connect.
Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean sacrificing taste for convenience. Shelf-Stable Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze Almondmilk is smooth, creamy and made with California Blue Diamond almonds. It’s ideal for smaller households because it’s easily stored in your pantry until you’re ready to use it. Available in a 4-cup container, it’s also perfect for cooking. You can pour it over cereal, create refreshing smoothies or drink it as a standalone beverage. Learn more at almondbreeze.com.
Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle
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The Right Shoes Can Make All the Difference
If your workout routine involves running, walking, sports or other gym equipment, the right footwear is a must. Injury caused by wearing inappropriate shoes can derail your fitness or weight loss goals, but investing in a proper shoe can help prevent foot and ankle damage while also allowing for a more comfortable workout. No matter your pursuit, there is a shoe that fits the need, including running shoes with built-in shock absorbers, lightweight walking shoes, thick-soled high top basketball shoes or cross-training shoes, which can be utilized during a variety of workouts.
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Staying Fit After 50—In The New Year And Beyond
(NAPS)—Two years ago, 66-year-old Barbara Scott weighed 208 pounds and wasn’t happy with not only her appearance but her health. After giving up on other weight loss methods, Scott decided to customize her approach. First, she began tracking her caloric intake every day; then, she layered on a fitness plan. She enrolled in the nation’s leading fitness program designed for older Americans and started a fiveday-a-week exercise regimen. “I’ve lost 65 pounds and dramatically improved my overall health, well-being and quality of life,” said Scott. “I truly believe I’ve added years to my life expectancy and I look forward to exercising until my 90s!” If losing weight or simply getting more active is something you’ve been thinking about, the New Year is a great opportunity to start anew. To avoid resolution pitfalls and find long-term success like Scott, put a plan in place following the guide below. 1. Be Honest and Realistic. If you want to ensure lasting change, you must first assess your current fitness level and then implement reasonable goals to guide you on your way. 2. Be You. Whether a yogi, marathon runner or someone stepping into the gym for the first time, start with a fitness routine that works for you. SilverSneakers offers many different fitness
options that help older Americans stay active and live their best life. 3. Find the Fun. Choosing activities that capture your attention is the fuel to keep you motivated. SilverSneakers’ varied offerings allow you to tailor the program to your interests, whether that be a group fitness class, tennis, yoga or weight training. 4. Stick With It. You will inevitably hit bumps in the road when starting a new routine, but be persistent! Seek new friendships on your path to well-being—peers that will celebrate your successes and provide encouragement when you need it most. “SilverSneakers Fitness has changed thousands of lives by engaging participants in physical activity, as well as creating more social connections and friendships,” says Joy Powell, Chief Operating Officer Network Solutions, Healthways.“Members like Barbara Scott are the perfect example of how the program helps members maintain their lifestyle and realize overall well-being during retirement years.” More than 12 million people are eligible for the SilverSneakers Fitness benefit at no cost through leading Medicare Advantage health plans, Medicare Supplement carriers and group retiree plans. To see if you are eligible or to find a class nearby, visit www.SilverSneakers.com.
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Q&A With Slatington Lions Club Girl Of The Month For January 2016 Submitted by BABETTE GUSS Name: Erika Algard Hometown: Walnutport Family Background I live with both of my parents in my hometown. My mother works for the Walnutport Post Office and my father works for a construction company called Grace Industries. I am the youngest of five children. I have two brothers, James and Andrew, and two sisters, Stephanie and Jacqueline. School Activities/Sports I am involved in numerous school activities, but no sports teams—I view myself as more of a brain over brawn type of person. My school involvement includes being President of The Slate newspaper, where I organize agendas and deadline dates. I am also in Spanish Club, SADD, Scholastic Scrimmage, and various science related activities. Honors Received I have received numerous school awards during my time here at Northern Lehigh. Most of these awards are just the normal ones that a person gets for having above average grades, such as the Principal’s Award. I have received two Presidential Awards and a Senatorial Award for displaying leadership and possessing high grades. Additionally, I won two national medals, a silver and a bronze, when I was ten years old for competitive muzzleloader shooting. Other Interests I am an avid outdoorsman; I love to go hunting and fishing. I like to get my hands dirty and would much rather be outside doing yard work than sitting on the couch. Most Sundays I go to competitive black powder muzzleloader shoots with my dad. Future Plans I plan on going to college to become a Meteorologist. Once I get my degree, I would like to work for either AccuWeather or The Weather Channel as a researcher.
LCCC Offering Information On Disney Co-Op Program
Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer a cooperative work experience for students at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, or Disneyland, California, during the fall 2016 semester. The program is available to students attending LCCC. The co-op program allows students to earn six college credits as they spend one semester working, learning and living at Disney World or Disneyland. Since the program began in September 1989, more than 600 LCCC students have participated. Informational meetings will be held Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 9, both at 2 p.m., in the
Academic Resource Center (ARC) Room 108 at the main campus in Schnecksville. Interested students may apply for the program online at disneycollegeprogram.com. For additional information about LCCC’s Disney Co-op program, please contact Walter Sweedo at 610-799-1050, ext. 3048 or wsweedo@lccc.edu.
Happy Birthday Sheila Rapchak - 53 on Jan. 9 Trevon Hauser - 16 on Jan. 11
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Local Winery Heats Up Fundraising Effort For Firefighters With Third Annual Chili Cook-Off Submitted by KATHLEEN MATSON Galen Glen Winery is excited about the feedback they have received for their third annual chili cook-off. Tasting Room Manager Kathy Matson reports, "We have seven chefs participating and also received applications from chefs who are on a waiting list, should one of our current chefs cancel." This will be the winery's third annual chili cookoff. The winery started the competition to offer their guests a way to beat the winter blues. Matson tells us that this year's competition is even more meaningful as it is their first fundraising effort for The West Penn Fire Company. "What's a better pairing than fire fighters and chili?" she asked. Guests to the winery will pay a $1 chili-tasting fee that entitles them to taste seven chef's chili recipes, plus all guests over 21 years of age will receive a taste of the winery's Cellar Red or Chambourcin wine. Tasters then vote for their favorite, votes will be counted and a winner
announced by 4 p.m. Full glasses of wine can be purchased for $5 each. Matson is very excited by this year's chefs. She detailed the qualifications and hometown locations of the entrants, "We have three professional chefs, three home chefs, and one firehouse chef. Our chefs hail from New Ringgold, Lehighton, Palmerton, Sinking Spring, Jim Thorpe, Wilkes-Barre and Saucon Valley." She invites everyone to help our local fire fighters and to attend the cook-off on Saturday, January 23 from 12 to 3 p.m. (or the chili runs out). In the event of snow, the event will take place on January 30; updates will be posted to the winery's social media accounts.
Happy Birthday Lucas M. Albertson - 1 on Jan. 12 David Newhard - 52 on Jan. 13
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Touch of Dutch Es nei Blaat [Des iss es erscht Deel vum Gedicht, ‘Es nei Blatt’, wu Solly Hulsbuck (Harvey M. Miller) gschriwwe hot.] Ich hab en nei Blaat uffgedreht Aafangs vum Nei-e Yaahr, Der erscht vum Yenner hawwich sell Schunn oft geduh devor, Awwer des Yaahr hawwich yuscht gedenkt Ich schtart’s Blaat desmol recht Un mach be‘ tschinks eemol en Ruul, As ewich net verbrecht; So hawwich zehe gut un nei Resoluschons do gemacht Dieweil die Polly gschpeddelt hot Un noch gedicht gelacht, Un sell, ofkors, hot mich verzannt, Un sell’s en iwweler Sein, Fer glei waar ich gaar wiedich bees, No waare‘s yuscht meh nein. Well, mit nein Resolushons, Wann sie gut sin, geht’s net schlecht, So hawwich widder fatt gemacht Un alles waar allrecht; Un die Polly hot’s aa gsehne, Ich bin bess’r, as ich waar,
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So hawwich’s all vergewwe Weil sie gschpeddelt hot devor; Awwer Samschdaags, wie ich draus waar An der Scheier bei de Geil, Am Rischde fer ins Schteddel So in gewehnlich Bauere-schtei-el, Dann kickt em Tschaeck sei Esel mich Zum Dach naus, as es gracht, Un ich hab paarmol ebbes gsaagt, No waare‘s yuscht meh acht. Well mit acht Resolushons, Wann en Mann sie halde kann, Geht er gewiss net weit vun recht, So waar’s mer noch net bang; Un ich bin frehlich uff die Fuhr Un nooch em Schteddel zu, Dietermint, as ich noochdem Absaluut nix letz meh duh; Awwer dart am Schteddler-wattshaus Hen paar Friend mich so geretzt, Dass endlich binnich mit un hab Paar Bidders abgepetzt, Un no en Glaasvoll Hoppebrie Un glei waar’s iwwerdriwwe, Un noch en Resolushon gschluckt No waare’s yuscht meh siwwe. ... -Solly Hulsbuck (Harvey M. Miller) [Es zwett Deel watt im neegscht Ausgang vun der „Town and Country“ gedruckt warre.]
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preparing to go to town in such a customary farmer style, then the jockey mule [see note] kicked me out through the roof, that it cracked. And I said something [expletives?] a few times, then there were only eight anymore. Well with eight resolutions, if a man can hold them, he certainly will not stray far off track; so I was still not afraid. And I went happily on the wagon and towards the town; determined, that after this, I do absolutely nothing more wrong. But there at the village tavern a few friends teased me so, that I finally went along with them and polished off a couple of bitters, and then a glassful of beer (?), and soon it was overdone, and yet another resolution swallowed up. Then there were only seven anymore.
The New Leaf [This is the first part of the poem, ‘The new Leaf’, which Solly Hulsbuck (Harvey M. Miller) wrote.] I turned over a new leaf, beginning of the New Year. The first of January I have that already often done before. But this year I just thought, I will start the leaf right this time, and make, definitely, a rule once, that will never break. So I have ten new and good resolutions made here, while Polly has taunted and on top of that, thoroughly laughed. And that, of course, angered me, and that is a bad sign, for soon I was completely infuriated, then there were only nine any more. Well, with nine resolutions, if they are good, things won’t go wrong. So once again I continued on, and everything was alright. And Polly also saw it, that I am better, than I was. So I forgave [her] for it all, since she taunted me before. But Saturday, when I was out there at the barn with the horses,
[The second part will be printed in the next issue of ‘Town and Country.] [Please forgive my English; in most cases, I have tried to keep the translation as close to the Dutch as possible, so one can more easily follow it.] [Jockey mule, literally, Jack’s mule: A mule that is hitched on the outside of the horses with a strap from his inside bit ring to the inside horse’s belly band billet and is also connected to the inside horse with a jockey stick. One end of this stick is snapped into the Mule’s outer bit ring and the other end to the inside horse’s hame ring (on the neck collar). It keeps them from being too close together. There must be at least 2 horses and a mule hitched up to necessitate the use of the jockey stick.] -Larry Gradwohl
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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index Amey’s Clean Rite..........................45
Nancy's Therapeutic
Schnecksville Fire...........................12
Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2
Massage.....................................2
Stress Relief Center.........................8
B. Biechy Construction..................27
Pastor Lundmark............................19
Sule’s Collision Center..................45
Barry Hausman, Jr..........................31
Phil Long Construction.................44
Susan C. Schneck...........................43
Becker Homes.................................45
Pond View Manor.............................3
Susie’s Shady Nook........................13
Blue Mountain Construction..........45
Richard B. Ryon .............................48
TJ Uhnak..........................................44
Blue Mountain Evergreen..............45
Ron’s Handyman............................45
Veterans Discount Oil....................48
Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................34
Roscoe P. Snyder Insurance............9
W. Neff Auto....................................44
Cindy’s Deli.....................................12 Clean Sweep........................ 11, 35, 47 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................23 Crystal Clean House Keeping Services...................................18 Crystal Vision Center.......................6 Don Messinger................................44
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This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Sheila Rapchak of Northampton.
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