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2011 Volkswagen Jetta Auto, Leather $6995

2011 Nissan Altima 4 cyl Auto $6495

2008 Jeep Compass 4 cyl 5 speed FWD $4495

2007 Audi A4 2.OT Quattro, Auto $4995

2009 Scion TC 2 dr., Auto, 4 cyl. $4495

2012 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl. Auto 93K $5495

2008 Ford Ranger 4 cyl. 2WD, Auto $3,495

2006 Honda Civic 2dr, 5 speed $4695

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Best Summer Ever!!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Car Section....................................Pg. 8 Community Calendar.................Pg. 18 Word Search...............................Pg. 30 Pets..............................................Pg. 31 Church Directory........................Pg. 32 Coloring Page.......................Pg. 34, 53 Sudoko........................................Pg. 35 Classifieds...................................Pg. 47 Cash Paid!

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Children ages 5 to 12 come to Day Camp this summer and enjoy sports, arts, and crafts, outdoor activities and water games. The program is run by The Greater Valley YMCA, location is Indian Trail Park in Pennsville, Lehigh Township. Enjoy each day of camp with activities and fun.

Camp will run on a 5 day weekly basis from July 22 to August 16 approximately 8:30am to 1:30pm. Cost is $65 per week; some financial aide is available through YMCA. Registration and fees must be submitted 1 week prior to the start of each week. Registration packets are available at Lehigh Township Municipal Building 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport and online at gv-ymca.org. To register online, go to the gv-ymca.org web site, click locations, click suburban north. Scroll to building brighter futures, click summer day camp, click Lehigh Township Indian Trail Park.

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ATTORNEY JOINS FIRM AS ASSOCIATE The law firm of Steckel and Stopp with offices at Slatington, Schnecksville, Northampton and an affiliated office in Bethlehem is pleased to announce that Justin L. Schell, Esquire has joined the Firm as an associate attorney. Attorney Schell graduated from Allentown Central Catholic High School and attended DeSales University where he majored in Law and Society and minored in Business and Philosophy. Attorney Schell earned his Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Business Advising from Widener University Law School. Attorney Schell is a resident of Allentown and has an interest in the practice areas of Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Formation. He looks forward to serving the community.

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Cars 2019 Contents 8 - How Much Does Your Car Really Cost 11 - Top Ten Car Care Tips 14 - Interior Detailing The Best For You & Your Car

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How Much Does It Really Cost To Own Your Car? You'll Be Amazed Written by Kevin Mercadante| www.moneyunder30.com : April 16, 2019

You're probably spending way more than you think on your car. The good news? The longer you drive your car, the cheaper it becomes. Don't believe us? Here are the numbers. Owning a car is expensive. Between the price of the vehicle, financing costs, insurance, taxes, and maintenance, owning one —let alone two — cars can drain your bank account quickly.

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Paying close attention to how much your vehicle costs also presents an opportunity — buy and own a car the smart way and you could save a lot of money each year. Here, we look at how much a car really costs so you can compare your expenses to the average and find areas where you could try to save. And we settle an old debate: Should you trade in before your car gets too old or should you drive it into the ground? Let’s look at what AAA says about the average costs of a “typical sedan” that is driven 15,000 miles per year: The six major costs of owning a car

AAA actually lists seven expenses, because they consider tires to be a separate category. To cut down on the number of expenses, I’m lumping tires and maintenance together. But here are the average costs for each expense: Fuel

The average cost is $1,681.50, or 11.2 cents per mile. This is also the main reason why total operating expenses fell by 2 percent from 2014 — fuel costs were lower by $268.50 due to the dramatic fall in gas prices since the middle of 2014. It’s important to understand that this is just an average based on national statistics. How much you pay for fuel each year will depend upon the miles per gallon that you get with your car, road conditions in your area, and the specific price of gas where you live, which can vary widely. Finance charges

The average expense is $669 per year, which assumes that you bought your car with a 10 percent down payment, with a five year loan and average credit. The amount you pay will vary depending upon the size of your down payment, the length of your loan, and your actual credit. Learn more by using our simple auto loan calculator. Depreciation

At $3,654, it represents more than 40 percent of the annual cost of owning a car. This should come as no surprise, since new cars in particular experience rapid depreciation in the early years of ownership. Though many consumers don’t think about depreciation in this way, it is very much a real cost. It represents the loss in value of the vehicle over its useful life. Cars Direct reports that, on average, a new car depreciates by 20 percent as soon as you drive it off the lot, then at roughly 15 percent per year thereafter. Of course, those are just average numbers. Individual depreciation rates are based heavily on the make and model, total mileage, and even the condition of the car.

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Insurance

The average is $1,115 per year but, again, this will depend upon your driving history, the type of car that you own, and the state you live in. Auto insurance premiums can vary dramatically from one state to another, from $805 in Maine to a high of $2,476 in Michigan according to 2015 numbers from Insure.com. If you don’t use your car often, check out Metromile, which sets your rate based on miles driven, so you can be sure you’re not overpaying if you’re a low-usage driver. You can, of course, usually find savings by taking time to compare car insurance quotes from competing insurers. Maintenance and tires

Per AAA, maintenance is $766.50 and tires are $147 per year. Combining the two, we’re at $913.50, and that looks about right for late model cars. Of course, if your car is more than a few years old, that number could easily double. But how much you actually pay will again depend upon personal circumstances. If you take care of your vehicle, maintenance expenses are likely to be lower. If you live in an area that experiences harsh weather conditions, it will probably be higher. Still another variable is your ability to perform routine repairs yourself, versus bringing the car to a shop. Continued on page 10

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2006 Chevy Cobalt 4 cyl auto .................................... $3995 2001 Chevy S10 ZR2 Ext. Cab 4x4 6 cyl. Auto. .......................................$5795 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 cyl auto 4x4 ..... $7895 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Ext. Cab 4x4ext 8 cyl.cab Auto.8....................................$6295 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500...........................................................$3495 reg cab 6 cyl auto 4x4 ..... $5895 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 4 cyl. Auto. 2001 Jeep GrandStratus Cherokee4 Limited 4x4................................... 8 cyl. Auto ..............................$6295 2002 Dodge cyl auto $2795 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 6 cyl. Auto. ..............................$4995 2003 Ford Mustang 6 cyl auto ................................... $4895 1999 Plymouth Neon 4 cyl. Auto. ............................................................$2995 2005 Ford F150 supercab 8 cyl auto 4x4 .................... $8795 1998 Saturn SW2 4 cyl. Auto. ..................................................................$3495 2008 JeepCavalier GrandRSCherokee 6 cyl auto 4x4 ...... $6995 1997 Chevy 4 cyl. Auto. Laredo .......................................................$2195 2005 GMCRam Envoy cylCab auto ................................. $3795 1997 Dodge 15006Ext. 4x44x4 w/cap 8 cyl. Auto. .........................$4395 1997 Hyundai 4 cyl. Auto 2008 ChevyAccent Colorado crew............................................................$1995 cab 5 cyl auto 4x4 ........... $9995

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Licensing, registration and taxes

The average here is $668 per year, but this varies a great deal by state. For example, some states have ad valorem/excise taxes, in which they tax you on the depreciated value of your car each year. In other states, there are just some relatively minor registration fees. The total annual cost to own a car

Once again, it’s very important to emphasize that the numbers presented by AAA represent averages based on nationwide statistics. The cost of owning a car can even vary with the age of the car. For example, USA Today reported that the average price of a new car in 2015 is $33,560. If a car depreciates by 20 percent just by driving it off the lot, then depreciation in the first year will be $6,712. That’s about double the number used by AAA, and it would increase the cost of owning your car in the first year to $11,756. In year five, your depreciation expense would drop to $2,473, which would lower the total annual cost to own the car to $7,517. But since ad valorem taxes are based on the depreciated value of the car, those fees would drop as well. By year 10, your depreciation expense would drop

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to just $1,096. At that point, you could also lower your auto insurance by dropping collision and comprehensive coverage which could cut the average car insurance by $557. The finance charge would (or should) be long gone by year 10, which chops another $669 off the annual cost. However, it is also likely that your maintenance expense would be higher by at least $1,000. On a net basis, the annual cost would be something like $5,914, or about half the annual cost of a car in year one. Buy a new car vs. keep your car longer As you can see, the longer you own your vehicle, the less it costs to operate. Based on a newcar bought for $33,560, the annualized cost of ownership is: • Year 1: $11,756 • Year 5: $7,517 • Year 10: $5,914 Of course, you can reduce these numbers a great deal by buying a quality used car. We’ve used a new car as an example to illustrate that off-the-lot depreciation. Is it better to keep a car for a long time or do the higher maintenance costs on an older car make it better to trade it in earlier? The numbers suggest that keeping the car longer is the way to go. Most people seem to agree. Fox News recently reported that the average age of a car in the US has climbed to a record 11.5 years. However, the decision is likely to come down to non-financial factors. For example, how well is the vehicle running? Can you do at least some of the repair work yourself, as a way of saving money? How much driving do you do? How much do you need the car? And perhaps most important, are you in a financial position to be able to afford to purchase a brand-new vehicle? Check out our car affordability calculator to see how much car you can afford. The answer will be different for everyone. How do you handle the decision to replace a car? Do you replace it with a new one as soon as the car is paid for? Do you “drive it into the ground”? Or something in between?

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We have all heard these stories, cars and trucks lasting 200,000, 300,000, even 500,000 miles. What’s the secret? Three words: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. “Nobody reads the owner’s manual. Pretty much to make it run that far it’s fluids, timing belts, maintenance by the book,” said Jim Moritz, global technical trainer for an international automotive tool and equipment manufacturing company. These vehicle owners adhere to every word recommended by the automaker, for them it is a religion. In many cases, they are changing engine oil, transmission and brake fluids more frequently than required. They read that manual from cover to cover. “I know guys who are getting 300,000 miles out of a F-Series pickup and 400,000 miles from a Hyundai Sonata,”he said.“There is no such thing as too much maintenance, you are not going to hurt it.” Listed below are 10 maintenance tips to make the engine, transmission and other expensive parts of your vehicle last longer. Most importantly, read the owner’s manual to avoid thousands of dollars in repairs. 1. Check the oil: The simplest task to increase the life of your vehicle is to maintain the proper amount of oil in the engine. Additionally, change the oil and filter at the intervals recommended in the owner’s manual, for example, every 5,000, 7,500 or 10,000 miles. Oil lubricates the engine parts. Second, oil is a fluid that disperses heat. Some of the oil is burned off by the engine so it needs to be replenished when the level drops. Make sure it is the proper weight oil for your engine. “An engine runs hotter with less oil in it. The hotter it runs the more strain, stress that is put on the engine parts. You could blow the engine eventually, meaning it will need to be rebuilt or replaced, it’s very expensive. It will not blow up if the engine is a quart of oil down, but when they start getting a couple of

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quarts down you can run into some interesting issues,” Moritz said. 2. Fight sludge: There’s a big downside to short trips, stop-and-go traffic, as well as long trips when there is a heavy load on the engine, for example, pulling a trailer. The enemy: Sludge. Sludge is a petroleum byproduct that is a gooey, black-colored substance that builds up in an engine. It is a major contributor to engine problems. Changing the engine oil at prescribed intervals or more frequently will reduce the probability of sludge buildup and extend the life of the engine. Specific driving conditions can cause sludge. It can come from oil solidifying on a long trip at engine temperatures generally above 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Other culprits are short trips that prevent the engine from reaching its proper operating temperature and water in the oil caused by condensation. “It accumulates everywhere in the engine. Sludge drops to the bottom of the oil pan. But when the engine warms up, the oil mixes with the goo and is pumped through the whole engine,” Moritz said. “Sludge does not burn away.”To avoid sludge, follow the owner’s manual for oil and filter changes or switch to synthetic oil, which is not petroleum based. Many fleets use synthetic oil. Continued on page 12

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3. Timing belt replacement: Your car’s engine has either a rubber composite timing belt or timing chain. The device connects the crankshaft to the camshaft, which is synchronized with the opening and closing of the engine’s valves. If your car has a timing belt, follow the owner’s manual to determine when the belt should be replaced. “Rubber belts break and when they do that’s the end of the engine, it is catastrophic, you are done,” Moritz said. To avoid disaster, the timing belt should be replaced at intervals recommended by the automaker, usually between 50,000 and 110,000 miles. The cost to replace the timing belt isn’t cheap but it is thousands less than rebuilding the engine. 4. Check power steering fluid: Older vehicles and some new models have a hydraulic power steering pump that is lubricated by power steering fluid. The pump’s reservoir has a screw-type cap that lifts off, so the fluid level can be checked. If the pump runs dry, it can fail and require a replacement costing hundreds of dollars. A few symptoms of a power steering problem are squealing noises when turning the steering wheel or heavy or stiff steering. Newer vehicles have electric power steering; there are no fluids. 5. Transmission fluid replacement: Having the proper amount of fluid is critical because it cools the transmission, lubricates moving parts and smooths the shifts between gears. However, the fluid deteriorates over time. Frequent stop-and-go driving or pulling a trailer accelerates deterioration. Under those conditions the transmission’s operating temperature rises, putting a strain on the transmission’s components and the fluid. Automakers recommend more frequent fluid replacement under those conditions. Check the owner’s manual for details. Signs of transmission problems: If the fluid turns dark or has a burnt smell this could be a signal that the it needs to be changed or that the transmission is developing

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mechanical issues. Check the fluid level when the engine is running. To avoid transmission failure only use the fluid recommended by the automaker. “I know a guy who mixed fluid on a Honda. His transmission lasted a week,” Moritz said. 6. Radiator coolant flushing: Coolant has rust inhibitors that break down over time. Rust and corrosion can build up and harm an engine, plug a thermostat and damage a water pump. Some automakers recommend a coolant change every 30,000 miles, some suggest over 100,000 miles. Again, check the owner’s manual. 7. Top off brake fluid: While you are under the hood checking fluids, it’s a good time to check the brake fluid level. Place the vehicle on a level surface, then unscrew the reservoir cap. The brake fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks in the fluid reservoir. Use the automaker’s recommended fluid and add to the proper level. Replacing the brake fluid will not increase the longevity of the brake system but it might save your life. Brake fluid absorbs water over time which degrades its effectiveness in providing stopping power. “A brake system is not perfectly sealed as you might think so you can get condensation just from the change of cold temperatures to hot,” Moritz said. If you have too much water in the brake fluid, stepping on the

brakes hard generates heat which in turn can boil the water in the line and as a result, increase the vehicle’s stopping distance. 8. Transfer case maintenance: This is a very expensive repair when things go wrong. The fluid inside the transfer case on all-wheel and fourwheel-drive vehicles needs to be replace at prescribed intervals. Follow the recommendations in the owner’s manual. 9. Rotate your tires: Tires are expensive, so you want them to last. The owner’s manual will say when the tires should be rotated and alignment checked. Equally important is maintaining the proper air pressure to get more miles out of each tire. A sticker on the driver’s door frame lists the tire pressure for the front and rear tires. 10. Have a clean engine air filter: A dirty air filer can reduce miles per gallon, hurt engine performance and contribute to higher engine emissions. No maintenance required There are some components on cars that at one time required regular maintenance, but because of technological advances, there’s no need anymore. Ball joints and steering linkage which at one time required lubrication, no longer require it; new spark plugs may last 150,000 miles and at one time vehicle batteries needed the water level checked.

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Standard interior detailing involves many more types of materials and more complicated areas than standard exterior detailing (aside from major paint correction, of course). From personal experience, as well as the experience of several folks I’ve worked with, interior detailing takes longer than standard exterior detailing. It’s just more complicated. In fact, several operators surprisingly charge less for á la carte interior detailing, even though it takes more labor hours and equipment to perform. First tip: Examine how long it takes to perform an interior detail compared to an exterior detail before deciding

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loosened by the raking motion, the vacuum sucks away the hair. Although each of the mentioned tools will be very helpful with pet hair, the pumice block seems to be the most efficient and is preferred by many detailers. A disadvantage of the pumice block is that it will scratch hard plastic trim pieces which often surround carpeting. However, proper training and careful use, this should not be a problem. Regardless of the tool selected to help remove pet hair, the amount of time spent will likely be reduced by 50 to 75 percent. This time savings doesn’t mean, however, that pet hair removal should be included in a standard interior detail. Remember, Continued on page 16

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with removal of excessive pet hair, extra value is added to the detail job, which should bring up the price accordingly. In short, excessive pet hair is not part of a normal interior detail. Cleaning carpets A great way to deep clean carpets and mats is by using a hot water extractor. I recommend first vacuuming the carpets to remove loose dirt. Some technicians like to “dry scrub” the carpet first, which tends to loosen more dirt from the fibers. After vacuuming, prespray the carpets with a non-foaming carpet cleaner that is designed for use with a hot water extractor. Then scrub the carpeting by hand or with a brush-equipped polisher. This scrubbing step will go far to improving the effectiveness of the extractor. The heated water of a high-quality extractor should be enough to rinse the soil and cleaning chemical from the carpet. I don’t recommend adding any cleaner to the solution tank of the extractor. If you rinse with chemical-laden hot water, the carpet is infused with that chemical. The remaining chemical in the carpeting tends to attract dirt, making the carpets resoil much faster. Carpets cleaned with extractors will require additional drying before returning to the customer. High-volume air movers can be used inside the car. Also, after moving the vehicle outside, the vehicle’s climate control system may be used to dry the carpet, utilizing both the heat and air conditioning (to remove moisture). Lightly soiled carpets and mats can be successfully cleaned using the same techniques, only substituting a dry vapor steam machine for the extractor. The steam machine will effectively clean the top of the carpet fibers, leaving them clean, sanitized and virtually dry.

You’ve got to move it Interior detailing is taking care of everything inside the car, including areas neglected by most drivers. So moving things around inside a car is necessary to get access to all those areas. This includes moving front seats to their extreme positions, adjusting them all the way up and all the way back. When the seats are moved, wipe off the seat tracks with a utility towel or a paper towel that can be discarded. Make sure to clean between the front seats and the center console. This seems to be a universally common place customers inspect when picking up their “completed” vehicles. A towel wrapped around a spoke brush will help get into these hard-to-reach areas. Many back seats nowadays are also moveable. Check to see if the seatbacks have a release, allowing them to fold forward. The crease area behind the seatback could have a collection of debris. Also, if the rear seat bottoms pull up or forward, move them as well, and clean the exposed area. The rear section of an SUV often has several compartments under the floor. Check, vacuum and wipe these areas as necessary. Stubborn marks The hard plastic and vinyl surfaces inside the car are generally easy to clean with an all-purpose cleaner, brushes and microfiber towels to wipe away loosened grime. However, some marks on these surfaces will not come off with even the most aggressive brush. At this point, I recommend having isopropyl alcohol available. With careful use, it will effectively remove shoe scuffs and similar marks. A popular foam pad cleaner or melamine block is also great for surface marks that don’t come off with normal cleaning. Interior detailing is a complex operation requiring multiple steps that involve several chemicals and numerous pieces of equipment. Specialized tools, equipment, chemicals and techniques can help to make the job easier.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 12

• 7 p.m. Gospel Concert by “Joyful Noise” (from Bowmanstown) at St. John’s UCC 15 South Second Street in Slatington. You’ll hear many styles of Gospel music from Southern Gospel to Bluegrass. A free-will offering will be taken.

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• Vacation Bible School, Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, 6:00pm-8:00pm. All ages welcome, under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Join us this year on an African adventure while we explore God’s goodness. Games, stories, crafts, music and lots of fun each evening. Dinner is provided during the week and Friday evening there will be an ice cream party. Come Join us and bring your family and freinds. For information call Corin 610-504-4902.

July 27

• Community celebration for Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 250th anniversary 1769-2019, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, music by Nyte Flyte 3-6pm, food, history exhibits, games, event starts 8:00am -6:00pm, for more info call Wanda 610-842-4781

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• 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. 18

570-657-6850 • St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. • American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI.

TUESDAYS

• ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-7308601.

WEDNESDAYS

• Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-826-4962. • Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. • Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172. • Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol. 428 South 7th St. Lehighton, PA. Contact Carolee @ 610-377-5177. Free support for

anyone impacted by an overdose. • TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-8522136.

THURSDAYS

• Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Grange 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and 4th), 5 to 7 p.m. 610-262-2077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. 484-951-2468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s U.C.C. in Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 570-861-4928. • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-1642. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m. 610-767-7140. • Walnutport Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at St. Johns U.C.C. Church Slatington.

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• Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library, 10:30 a.m. • Mom, Pop, and Tot class, 10 to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities. 610-502-2990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

SATURDAYS

• Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.), 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, noon to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009. • SHEPHERDSCHAPEL.COM students have Saturday evening Bible study on a teleconference line with focus on current events in prophecy. Call 610759-0293.

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Main St. Cruisers What’s that you hear? The sound of the regions #1 old time rock and roll band, The Main Street Cruisers. Yes! You read that right! The Main Street Cruisers perform true to the original rock and roll classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s in a fantastic high energetic show. From Doo Wop to Disco, from “Sincerely”, “Love Shack”, to “Hot Stuff”, the groups two female vocalists, Lynn Mastio Rice and Jennifer Heilakka always gets the crowds moving with action flowing dance routines. When listening to the lead vocals and harmonies you’d think that you were listening to the original artists, that’s how amazing this band truly is. Mark Gutman, lead vocalist, “Mr. Bass Man” loves to rock to “Blue Suede Shoes” and also does a tribute to The Man in Black, Mr. Johnny Cash. Also, Lenny Longo, lead vocalist, and lead vocalist and guitarist of Bill Haley’s Comets and the Comets Rock and Roll Show, has a voice so powerful when performing such songs as “Pretty Woman” and “Unchained Melody”. He also does a tribute to Ray Orbson. Bill Morrison, bass guitarist and Paul Rice, drummer, keep the beat rocking in the rhythm section. Steve Patterson, phenomenal keyboardist, really pumps up the crowd with fun songs such as “Tequila” and “Great Balls of Fire”. As well as Bill Lance, on the sax, has been a great addition to the depth of their sound. The Cruisers are honored to have three Veterans in the band representing, The Air Force, The Navy and The Army; always ending the shows with “God Bless America” to honor our great Veterans. The Main Street Cruisers have performed the great oldies and classics of the 1st decade of rock and roll, disco, tribute to Abba, and a little bit of everything up and down the east coast at various venues. The casinos and concert halls include, The Sands Casino Bethlehem, Mount Airy Casino PA, The Empire Casino NY, and have become regulars at The Mohegan Sun Uncasville CT. The Roxy

Theater, The Sherman Theater, The Sellersville Theater, State Theater in Easton, PA and Stabler Arena are some other venues as well. The clubs and resorts include, Illusions in NY, The Whiskey Cafe, Memory Town, Split Rock Lodge and Mt. Laurel Resort are just to name a few. Some fairs and festivals include, Easton’s Heritage Day, MusikFest, May Fair, and Das Awk Fescht as well. They also have done regular shows in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi River Boat performances. Over the years and as their reputation has grown, The Main Street Cruisers have featured many celebrity guest artists such as, Jim Bense of Randy and The Rainbows, JT Carter of The Crests, Norman Wright Jr. of The Del Vikings, and have also shared the stage with some national acts like The Crystals, The Duprees, The Marcels, Gene Chandler (The Duke of Earl), and Tommy Mara and The Crests are just some of the many artists that they have worked with along their rock and roll journey. If you love the hits of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s then you will absolutely love The Main Street Cruisers with their 50’s style attire, energetic dance routines, and comedy performance. They truly specialize in memories and will take you on a wild ride back in time.

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Christ UCC, Little Moore Church located at 913 S. Mink Road, Danieilsville is planning a Circus Spectacular themed Vacation Bible School for July 22-26th. It will be held in the evenings from 6:15-8. Something new we are doing this year is providing a simple meal before VBS at 6:00 to help parents who are just getting home from work to not have to worry about feeding the children before getting them to VBS. Children ages 3 (potty trained) and up are invited to join us. They can register by calling 610-216-1347

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On Wednesday, June 19, in Washington, D.C., the teen entrepreneurs of Denim2Denim and Southeastern Pennsylvania placed in the top 3 among 15 JA student companies competing to win the JA Company of the Year at Junior Achievement’s (JA) 2019 National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS). The Collegeville teens representing their student company in Washington D.C. were awarded a scholarship. The scholarships provided to the five students represent each of the top three finishing teams. The team members of the thirdplace team were awarded a $500 (3rd place scholarship by the Achievement Foundation. We are incredibly proud of Denim2Denim's accomplishments this year, but win or lose, the experience of preparing for and competing at the National Student Leadership Summit is something that has benefitted our students tremendously. Over the course of the year, we watched each of these students grow in their confidence, presentation skills, and business acumen, as well

as grow together as a team and form friendships with each other and the other students they met from across the country. They left the summit inspired and ready to make big changes in their own community and in the world, and I can’t wait to see what problem they choose to focus on solving next year! Said volunteer Associate Director, Curriculum Management for Pfizer, host company for Denim2Denim. With a goal of transforming unwanted clothing into functional products, Denim2Denim addressed the problem of textile waste by developing three styles of handmade, one-of-a-kind bags using donated jeans: Set2Go, an all-purpose zipper bag; Go2, a cross-body bag; and Top2Bottom, a tote bag. Their solution gives purpose to unworn clothing filling the closets of their target market. The annual JA Company of the Year Competition is a contest of business skills, ingenuity and innovation that focuses on the accomplishments of U.S. JA Company Program ® students, ages 15-18. Reaching more than 10,000 U.S. students

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during the 2018-19 school year creating nearly 500 start-ups, JA Company Program gives teens the skills to start and run their own businesses under the mentorship of a local business volunteer. “I’m proud that Denim2Denim has been recognized as JA Company of the Year. I have watched these students throughout the year as they started and grew their business. They truly demonstrate how fostering entrepreneurship can help spur economic growth through innovation and job creation," said Paul Kappel Jr.. The student companies competing at the JA NSLS were assessed on their financial performance, individual team members’ personal and professional development, on a self-produced commercial about their product or service, on their team’s live presentation to a panel of business leaders, and on their company’s performance at an Entrepreneurship Expo on Capitol Hill attended by Members of Congress.

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Northampton County Summer Picnic 2019 How the time flies as we zoom into another Summer season. On Friday, June 21st Northampton county senior centers joined together at the Slate Belt Senior Center in Bangor. More than 170 people attended for a fun filled day. Multiple activities were available in the morning (the potato game was hilarious!). Then after a tasty picnic lunch musical entertainment by "The Spinners" was enjoyed by all. A variety of dancing music kept us grooving and our feet tapping. Then to top off the day, hand

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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. Please call the churches for directions or more information. Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 (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. HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings Bethany Wesleyan Church Lehighton, 610-767-1239 (N & SS children), (HA) W Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-428-6329 or 610-760-0795 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 9:00am & 10:30 am 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. Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Christ UCC Schoenersville 5050 Airport Rd

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

Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) June 9 Worship 11 a.m. June 16, 23 & 30 Worship 10:15 a.m. July 7 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 14 Worship 10:15 July 21 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 28 Worship 10:15

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 10:15 (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.

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Rev. Karen Yonney June 9 Worship 8:30 a.m. June 16,23 & 30 Worship 8:30 July 7 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 14 Worship 8:30 July 21 Union Worship 10:15 (Rev. Karen Yonney) July 28 Worship 8:30 Helping Hands Community Center Slatedale,610-767-6233 (HA) 3rd Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing Distribution Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 9 & 10:45 a.m. SS 9 & 10:45 a.m. First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

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 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 Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 9 a.m.

Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30; W 10:30 & 7:00

Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) www.hopecherryville.org Sun W 9 a.m.

Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m. Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 8am & 11am SS 9:30am

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.

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Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.

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

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.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1349 Green Street, Lehighton info@lbclehighton.org SS 10 a.m.; W 11 a.m.; BS 6 p.m. HA & N for all service times Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 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. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m.

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

St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

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

St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost

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.

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

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St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 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.

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

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola, phone # 610-826-2577 (HA) W 11:30 a.m., Com. 1st Sun, 2nd Sun Fellowship 12:30 p.m. BS Thurs. 7 p.m.

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

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton W - 9 a.m. 610-262-6636

Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship.

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

Sacred Heart Church Rev. William Campion Palmerton 610-826-2335 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. (HA) www.shcpalmerton.org Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m.

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Ich denk net an sie as im Graab; Yuscht an dem Riggel datt! Datt schteht sie immer vor meim Hatz Un weint noch liebreich fatt! Was macht's, as ich so datt hieguck, An sell End vun der Bank! Weesscht du's? Mei Hatz iss noch net dot, Ich weess es, Gott sei Dank! Wie manchmol sass mei Daadi datt, Am Summernoochmiddaag, Die Hende uff der Schooss gegreizt, Sei Schtock beiseide laag. Was hot er datt im Schtille gedenkt? Wer mecht es wisse—saag? Verleicht iss es en Kindheets-draam, As ihn so sanft bewegt; Odder iss er'n Yingling yetz, Daer scheene Blaane legt! Er hebt sei Aage uff yuscht nau Un guckt weit iwwer's Feld; Er sehnt verleicht der Kar‘chhof datt, Daer schunn die Mammi helt! Er sehnt verleicht nooch seiner Ruh Datt in der bess're Welt! Continued on page 38

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Touch of Dutch

Des Drauer-deel iss mei!

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Ich weess net, soll ich nei ins Haus, Ich zidder an der Deer! Es iss woll alles voll inseid, Un doch iss alles leer! 'S iss net meh Heem, wie's eemol waar, Un kann's aa nimmi sei; Was naus mit unsre Eldre geht Kummt ewich nimmi rei! Die Freide hot der Dot geaernt,

So geht's in daere rauhe Welt, Wu alles muss vergeh! Ya, in der alde Heemet gaar Fiehlt mer sich all allee! O, wann's net fer der Himmel waer, Mit seiner scheene Ruh, Dann waer mer's do schunn lang verleed, Ich wisst net, was zu duh. Doch Hoffning leichtet meinen Weg Daer ew'che Heemet zu.

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Datt iss en schee, schee Vadderhaus, Datt geht mer nimmi fatt; Es weint ken gudi Mammi meh In sellem Freide-aart. Ken Daadi sucht meh fer en Graab, Wu, was er lieb hot, liegt! Sell iss ken Elend-welt wie die, Wu alle Luscht bedriegt; Datt hot des Lewe ewichlich Iwwer der Dot gesiegt. Datt findt mer, was mer do verliert, Un bhaldt's in Ewichkeit; Datt lewe unsre Dode all In Licht un ew'cher Freid! Wie oft, wann ich in Druwwel bin, Denk ich an selli Ruh, Un wott, wann's nur Gotts Wille waer, Ich ging ihr schneller zu; Doch waardt ich bis mei Schtundli schlaggt, Noh saag ich—Welt, adyu! Homesickness This is the last part of Henry Harbaugh’s poem. The first part was published in the last issue of ‘Town and Country.’ Everything is quiet – the door is closed!

I stand here reminiscing! Something is rattling a little now Back there in the kitchen. I won’t go in – I can’t yet! My heart is heavy with homesickness; I’ll go a little way on the porch And seat myself on the bench; No one will see me, if I cry, There behind the grape vine. Two places are here on this porch, That I hold in high esteem, Until the ‘sun’ of my life sinks Continued on page 40

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Into the silent ‘night’ of death! When I – from my father’s house – Left for the first time, My mom stood here crying At that railing there; And nothing is so sacred to me now Like exactly that sort of thing.

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Today I can still see her [there] standing With her handkerchief in hand; Her cheeks red, her eyes wet – Oh, how she just stood here! There I gave her my farewell I wept as I gave it, It was the last time in this world, That I gave her a farewell! Before I came back home again She was in her grave! Now when I think of my mom And envision that I see her, Thus she stands at that railing there And cries as I go away! I don’t see her in the rocking chair; Nor in any other way. I don’t think of her as in the grave; Just at that railing there! There she always stands within my heart And weeps on lovingly! What’s happening, that I look there thus At that end of the bench? Do you know it? My heart isn’t dead yet, I know it, thank God! How many a times my dad sat there On summer days after dinner, The hands crossed on his lap, Continued on page 42

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 40

His cane lying beside him. What was he thinking about in the stillness? Whoever might know it – say it! Perhaps it is a dream of his childhood That so softly stirs him, Or he is a youngster at that point, Who lays out nice plans! He holds his eyes up just now And looks far over the field; Charles J Breidinger Broker Benjamin Real Estate 2254 Skyline Dr. Slatington, PA 18080 Office 610-767-1293 Cell 484-951-2468 Fax 610-767-9488 cjbreidinger@gmail.com www.bhhsbre.com Text: bhhscjb to: 87778 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

Perhaps he sees the graveyard there, Which already holds mom! Perhaps he looks towards his rest There in that better world! I don’t know, should I go in the house? I tremble at the door! It is surely full inside [of furnishings], And yet it is empty! It is no longer home, like it once was, And also can no longer be; What went out with our parents [at death] Can never for all eternity return! The dead have earned eternal joy, Mine is the mourning part. So it goes in this rough world, Where everything must end! Yes, certainly in this old [earthly] home One feels himself all alone! Oh, if it would not be for heaven, With its alluring rest, Then I would have despair long already, I would not know what to do. Yet hope lights my way To that eternal home. There is a beautiful, beautiful Father’s house,

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In light and eternal joy! How often when I am in trouble, Do I think of that rest, And would want, if it would only be God’s will, That I would go there sooner; Yet I will wait until my hour strikes (time’s up), Then I will say – “World, adieu!”

From there one never goes away; A good mom weeps no more, In that joyful realm. No dad looks longer for a grave, Where, what he loves, lies. That is no world of misery like those Which betray every joy; There [Father’s house] this life has eternally Always conquered death. There one finds, what we lost here, And keeps it for eternity; There all our dead live

[Henry Harbaugh’s biography: I think I was remiss not to mention that Harbaugh left home for Ohio, at least in part, because his father would not pay for further education for him and thus he was not home at the time of his mother’s passing. That could well explain his strong emotional response, evident in this poem.]

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

The Wonderful World of Wildlife Reading program for ages 4 through 5th grade is on Wednesdays at 10:00 am. It will run for seven weeks, ending on August 7th. The library’s reading incentive program will begin on June 17th, following the last day of school. Any child (preschool through 12th grade) who reads/or is read 10 books may select a Disney beany baby. Each completed form will then be entered in a drawing to be held at the end of the summer. The prize is a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift cards. The “Friends of the Library” meet on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. They are always looking for new members and ideas. For more information contact the library. The library is in the midst of its annual giving campaign. Please watch for our mailing and be as generous as you can. Any amount is greatly appreciated. The library is having a “Frame Fundraiser”, we

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on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. For information look up “Nextdoor.com” Ed Bechtel, RPh presents “ABC’s of Diabetes” on Wednesday, July 24th at 1:00pm. The Sweet Spot diabetes series is presented on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 1:00 and it is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. There is a link on the library’s web site(www.slatingtonlibrary. org) to view past presentations. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. There is always a book sale going on. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461. Any questions concerning this information please contact at the Library at (610) 767-6461. Thank you.

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2019 Northern Lehigh Midget Baseball Undefeated Championhip Season 17-0 submitted by Pauline Grady

Congratulations to the 2019 Northern Lehigh Midget Baseball Undefeated Championship Season. Their record was 17-0. After their championship win against Hokey at Moore Township Recreation park the team was escorted through Northern Lehigh by Emerald, Slatington and Friedens Fire department to their home field of Emerald. Tri-County Sports wear has designed the championship tshirts and sweatshirts for the team. Team members: Reese Lipsky, James Mann, Eli Grady, Davyn Hankee, Bailey Smith, Jayden Christman, Jonathan Erkinger, Landen Cougle, Brayden Cougle, Isaac Jackovitz, Trent Richard Head Coach-Chad Christman, Assistant Coaches-Rick Grady, Chris Mann, Josh Lipsky, Mark Erkinger

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NCC Awarded PA DCED Grant-Free training Will prepare students for in-demand jobs submitted by Mia Rossi

Northampton Community College (NCC) was awarded $199,780 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's (PA DCED) Pennsylvania Manufacturing Training-toCareer Grant Program. Michele Pappalardo, NCC's associate dean of workforce development, is the project director. The project will support free training for 60 students in Microcredentials for Manufacturing, an industry-validated, modularized training program that lattices technical and job readiness skills in a way that provides flexibility for the student, rewards student progress and retention, and meets regional employer demand for entry level workers in a low- unemployment environment. Individuals with barriers to employment are in need of a steady income and cannot reasonably wait two years or more to obtain an associate's degree or higher before entering the workforce; meanwhile the regional manufacturing industry has a critical, immediate need for entry level workers in order to maintain operations and facilitate growth. This training project, developed in partnership with regional manufacturers, provides students with the ability to show employers specific skills and competencies learned that improve their employability. The micro credentials earned within the program will provide students with a stackable,

non-credit pathway of modularized courses that provides access to multiple occupations within the advanced manufacturing career cluster and creates a bridge to a variety of post-secondary programs in high-demand manufacturing industry career pathways. Interested individuals should contact NCC's Student Success Specialist at 610-332-6317.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lillian Bachman - 90 on July 3 Nolan Keen - 8 on July 9 Andrew Bachman - 36 on July 24 John Haydt - 31 on July 25 Robert Blum - 66 on July 30

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