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A Quick History of Father’s Day Father’s Day is a day of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.

Father’s Day is celebrated in many parts of the world at different times of the year, often in the months of March, May and June.

Our nation's first Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972, fifty-eight years after President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day official that the day honoring fathers became a nationwide holiday in the United States. Father's Day 2020 occurs on Sunday, June 21.

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Becky’s opening submitted by Cindy Deppe written by Danielle Hummel Gower

A dream and a hankering for the movies was all that was needed to "drive" William D. Beck (known to all as Becky) into the field as a full-fledged CinePhotographer and projectionist.

With a love for film, and a desire to share, Becky started showing movies in his parent's living room.

Using a hung bed-sheet, Charlie Chaplin often graced this home-made movie screen. This is about when it all began.

Between the years 1936-1939, Becky began taking his movies from site to site, showing films at numerous locations; Uncle Charlie's Restaurant, Minnich's Restaurant, and at the baseball field (now known as Bryfogle Memorial Park). In 1942, Becky had an indoor theater "Midway" located in East Mauch Chunk, PA. "The Bucket of Blood" was the nickname earned to that theater due to all the westerns shown there. Becky was especially fond of westerns.

It wasn't until 1946 that Route 45 Drive-In opened at it's present day Becky's location. With help from his wife Alice, and numerous family members, Route 45 Drive-In (then named for the road it was located on) was a success. Around 1971 the state of PA changed the highway number from Route 45 to Route 248.

Becky continued to upgrade his business advertising in-car speakers to accommodate 450 cars. A concession stand delivered smells of Alice's fresh cut french fries. From hamburgers and hot dogs to penny candy and pretzel rods, Becky could provide a dinner out or just satisfying a sweet tooth.

There was a playground for the children, free pony rides, and bands playing certain nights. You could say it was the "ticket" for entertainment.

Becky's generosity took him distances showing movies in parks, community halls, fire companies, elementary schools, American legions, VFW's, Sr.

citizen groups, and county homes only to mention a few. He also traveled around PA, VA, MD, and OH, showing education short subjects to students in one room schoolhouses. The grounds were lent for benefits for Lehigh Township Fire Co. and the American Legion.

Becky died on April 4, 1987, and his wife, Alice, passed away on December 28, 2007. She was preceded in death by their second eldest son, Dale, March 28, 1997. The four surviving children of Becky and Alice continue to operate the drive-in along with their families, showing family films starting April to mid-October. They include sons Darrell and Dennis, daughters Mary Mayberry and Cindy Deppe and their spouses, Joe and Dean. Some of the grandchildren get into the act as well. They include: Wanda Beck, Sean Beck, Scott Beck, Christopher Deppe, and Nicholas Deppe, great grandchildren Michael Marino, and Julian Deppe.

They are assisted by long time employees, Marc Hillenbrand, Tim Minnich, Dave Clark, Marcelle Deppe, Duane Deppe, and Marlene Kriner, to name a few.

Slatington Library Reading Challenge The reading challenge donation of two $25.00 cash prizes honoring Donald Owens has been continued until October 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 library closure. In order to stimulate reading during this stressful time there will be two additional $25.00 cash prizes added to the challenge for a total of $100.00 in prize awards. Slatington Public Library Patrons will receive one chance to win, with every 10 books read. We welcome children and adults to take part in this reading contest. The Slatington Public Library is hoping that this reading challenge will promote its mission of literacy in the Northern Lehigh Community. Happy Reading!

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Some Thoughts about Fathers "I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by the little scraps of wisdom."

--- Umberto Eco “Every father should remember one day his son will follow his example, not his advice.”

--- Charles Kettering “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard.

Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’

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Well, do sin mir all, mir gucke so schee, Sin uffgdresst, gfiedert, was wolle mir meh?

Mir schwetze, un singe, un schpiele, un lache Fer helfe die Reunion en Gudi zu mache.

Mir gemaahne enanner Dinge vergesse, Un schwetz vun Bauere, gude Sache zu esse, Vun Geil, un vun Kieh, un gudi Brotwarscht Un mir schwetze vun Drinke, awwer gaar nix vun Dascht.

gedrei, Imme Land ewich vereenich, gerecht, un frei Unser Hatze, sie blude, awwer des glaawich aa, Das wann die gross Armie-famillye ruft, iss kens hinne draa.

Oh! Loss uns net druwwele vun geschder, sell is vergange, Un was zu kumme iss mariye, hen mir als noch zu lanne.

Loss uns heit uns entschoi-e in Gsellschaft so freelich Ee grossi Famillye, in Reunion noch seelich.

Un mir lewe uff Hoffning, das dies Zeit neegscht Yaahr Kumme mir all widder zusamme wie so freelich devor; Oh! Was en Freiheet, Gehandshake un Geblapper Un wann sell net sei kann un ee Deel vun uns EARLY BIRD Muss schwetze zu dem, un zu sellem; nau dapper fehle, Muss seller froge,-- "Well, wie is die Fraa?"

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The Family Reunion This is the time of Year, in the pleasant summer, The time for family reunions; there we must go; Having waited an entire year to see again, The Old and Young, the big and small.

We are a family, going long, long back, Our ancestors tried their luck In a land so new, so green, and so strange, And so now you can see where I am coming from.

One has said, proudly throw out the chests.

Yes, that one knows how to praise his family.

And we are proud today of our family and country.

And reunions make us become more acquainted with one another.

Now, what makes the family? This we must ask.

Is it the home, where we live, and eat and sleep, Where we sit, before the fire, passing the time, And tell one another what happened today?

Or is it the father, hardworking and true,

He gives us the best things in life, Or the mother-- on her knee She taught many things about the right way to live.

Or is it the children, full of devilish misbehavior?

We must punish them, and must love them along this long road To lead them to their destination with good knowledge, Better men and women for our great country.

Well, here we all are, we look so nice, All dressed up, well fed, what more could we want?

We talk, and sing and play, and laugh To help make the reunion a good one.

We remind each other of things forgotten, And talk of farming, good things to eat, Of horses and cows, and good sausage And we speak from drinking, but nothing from thirst.

Oh! What a pleasure, the handshakes and blabbering.

I must speak to this one, and that one, now quickly.

Must ask that one, "Well, how is the wife?"

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He tells me his life story and I also tell mine.

One calls one "Charlie," that is not his name.

The wife always has to remind us.

And we talk, and complain, and ask so much About so many things that really are not our business.

Now comes the time to unpack the food.

The cheese, and the eggs, and so many good things.

We smell, our mouth watering, and we can't wait To eat from our mother's garden.

There are so many new faces, and some known for long, They come from the city, and many from the country, They are lawyers, doctors, farmers, and clerks, They are industrious, and honest, have made their mark.

And today we must not forget our soldiers, so noble.

The Country, forever united, upright and free, Our hearts, they bleed; and I also believe That if the great army called, no one will stay behind.

Oh! Let's not be troubled by yesterday-- that is gone.

And what comes tomorrow, we have yet to learn.

Let us enjoy today in company so happy, A large family, still blessed in reunion.

And we live in the hope, that this time next year, We will come together again, just as happy as before.

And if that cannot be, and some of us miss it, Then we can understand, that it is just the way life goes.

For there will come a time, on a glorious day In a grand reunion, where we may surely find Every mother, every father, and friends and relatives as well.

A great family-- in Eternal Rest.

[Some people call a family reunion, Zammelaaf, but that’s more generic for any social gathering, so I chose the German term, Famillye-dreffe.]

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SUMMER FUN 2020: Road Trips, RVs and Outdoor Adventures

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Summer fun 2020 is likely to be a little different than in other years. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown here in Pennsylvania, things have changed.

With air travel not particularly recommended and vacation destinations operating in new and often more limited ways, literally “hitting the road” will be more appealing and more the norm than ever. Day trips in the family car or longer trips in a rented RV will be much more common, allowing for the adventure and the ability to be safely distanced.

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RV Industry Association, 46 million Americans are planning to take an RV trip in the next 12 months.

RVShare and Outdoorsy, two sources for RV rentals, both report growth more than doubling over last year.

At the local level, Dave Pierson, general manager at RV Value Mart in Bath, PA says after a few weeks of downtime at the start of the pandemic, inventory is back up and ready to meet the summer demand.

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Safe Outdoor Adventures Safe outdoor adventures are also very doable.

Jerry McAward, president of Jim Thorpe River Adventures and the Lehighton Outdoor Center explains, “Everything we do is outdoors.” The company focuses on kayaking, rafting and biking adventures.

“On the surface, everything appears to be socially distant,” says McAward, “and the activity itself is – that’s correct.” McAward notes that many guests that come from crowded areas like New York and

New Jersey are very concerned about crowding and being close to other people they don’t know.

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Staying Safe: Summer Adventures in the Virus Era As summer arrives, the outdoors calls to us, and Pennsylvania’s stay-at-home pandemic restrictions continue to ease, many of us want to get out for a good hike, a camping adventure or some other outdoor activity. And we will. That said we still have to keep certain coronavirus risk factors in mind when we do. According to the CDC, the virus still typically spreads via droplets when people are in close proximity to others for a sustained period of time and someone in the group is sick, whether or not they are showing symptoms. So we have to remember four key things that are known to raise the risk of our catching the virus as the summer fun begins.

One is enclosed spaces and of course this is where outdoor activities have the advantage. We also need to avoid crowds, close contact with others and lastly, any situation where it is difficult to maintain social distancing. Social distancing can be the most variable factor depending on your activity and how likely you are to cross paths with others. This chart from Business Insider rates the four key exposure risk factors for eight typical outdoor summer activities.

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Take a Backyard Family “Staycation” The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has changed what summer vacations are going to look like this year. This year, many family summer-fun activities might be found right in your own backyard – literally! Here are just a few ideas to get your backyard family “staycation” started:

BACKYARD CAMPING Set up a mini campsite right in your own backyard.

Get out the camping gear or borrow a tent if you don't have one, make s'mores (use the microwave if your area doesn’t allow campfires), and tell some

spooky stories. It’s a perfect way to introduce little ones to the concept of camping, with the safety net of still being at home.

DIY WATER PARK There might not be any water park trips this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t let the kids – and the adults – cool off with a DIY backyard version.

Set up the sprinkler, get a Slip ‘n Slide, fill up the Super Soakers and let the splashing begin. Water balloons are also allowed.

MOVIE NIGHT You can host an outdoor movie night right in the backyard as well. Rent a projector, hang a sheet on the fence or the back of the house and you will be good to go. Then select your favorite movie, pop the popcorn and settle in for some “cinema under the stars.”

SKY EXPLORER On a clear night, lay down a nice blanket, lie back and use your eyes to become a sky explorer. There will be a lot of stars and sparkle up there. Find the Moon, The Big Dipper, The Little Dipper, and maybe see a shooting star. A telescope or binoculars will only add to the fun.

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HIT THE BEACH Sand, beach chairs, umbrellas, little shovels and maybe a wading pool.Yes, you and the kids can hit the beach in your own backyard this summer. Bring in enough sand so the little ones can build sand castles and everyone will have a great time. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

DIY MINI GOLF It is pretty easy to create a mini-golf course right in your own backyard using things you have around the house. Pinterest has all kinds of homemade mini-golf course ideas to inspire. Use your imagination and you’ll have as much fun creating it as playing it!

To make your staycation activities feel even more vacation-like, have everyone disconnect from their phones and social media as much as you can (go for 100%).

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Fishing is a rewarding sport. By nature it is a reflective and meditative activity that forces you to slow down and enjoy your surroundings. Why do people fish? They do it for many reasons. Some fish just for food, some for sport and others just want an excuse to be outside or get together with friends.

No matter what brings them out any fisherman can tell you how relaxing it is to spend a morning or evening fishing. It is a perfect summer activity.

In addition, the calming qualities of fishing have

made it a popular therapeutic exercise for counselors and therapists who work with veterans, people with chronic illnesses and others who have experienced trauma. Studies have shown that war veterans experienced lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol for up to three weeks after a weekend fishing trip. Because fishing requires focus, experts claim it helps take a person’s mind off internal conflict and allows for a healthy escape from stress, depression, and anxiety.

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Obituary Frank Schad, 87, of Northampton, PA passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence. Born February 28, 1933 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Peter N. and Anna K. (Seifert) Schad.

Frank was a Designer & Engineer for the US Government in the munitions field at both the Frankford Arsenal and the Picatinny Arsenal for 35 years before retiring in 1988. He served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. Surviving are son, Frank R. Schad, and wife Lisa of McHenry, MD, daughters, Mary Ellen S. wife of William Ford, III of Northampton, PA and Kathleen Ann Marie Schad of Feasterville, PA, brother, Adam Schad and wife

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Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA. 18067 have been entrusted with his care and services.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of the Lehigh Valley c/o the funeral home.

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Surprise Car Parade for Natalie Green On Friday, June 5 there was a surprise car parade at the BAVTS parking lot staff for Natalie Green, Esthetics and former Cosmetology Instructor's in honor of her retirement. She has been at the Bethlehem AVTS for 18 years. Prior to that she worked at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute and Parkland High School. She will be sorely missed by the students and her peers for her exuberant and caring personality.

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o you have a Vintage, Hot Rod, or “fixed-up” car or truck? Show it off! Send us the best picture of your “baby” and if we publish it in our July 2 issue (there will be three winners), you will win a Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette stadium blanket!

1. You need to still own the vehicle (car or truck) 2. Pictures must be transmitted to us electronically before June 23 3. Send pictures to both kmarsh@townandcountrygazette.com (Kathy) and jhall@townandcountrygazette.com (John) 4. Please include all of the following: Your name and phone number (so we can contact you if you are one of the three winners), the vehicle year, make and model.

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

The Slatington Library is open for business, curbside business. Under Pennsylvania’s “yellow” phase guidelines, we are able to lend books and movies with curbside pick-up. You can contact the library by phone, or through your library account and have books/movies pulled and checked out for you. These will be placed in a paper bag with your name on it and left in the area between the two front doors. Pick-up is 10:00am to 2:00pm. No one will be allowed in the library until Lehigh County goes green.You can sign-up for a library card in our online catalog.

The Slatington Library Book Club has been busy

Hali Kuntz: When We Left Cuba, Chanel Cleeton (2019) The Hunting Party, Lisa Foley (2019) Debby Snyder: Cold Woods, Karen Katchur (2019) A Boy Between Worlds, Annjet van der Zijl (2019) Donna Raby: Careless In Red, Elizabeth George (2008) Franklin and Winston, Jon Meacham (2003) Fran Potters: The Huguenot Chronicles, Paul C.R. Monk (2018) Great River, The Rio Grande in North American History, Paul Horgan (1934) Deb Barhight: Love Your Body, Dr. Barry Taylor Ghosts of Harvard, Francesca Serritella (2020) Carol MacCrindle: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,

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Alexander McCall-Smith Ann Marie Martin: The Promise, Teresa Driscoll Babette Guss: The Woman in the Window, A.J. Finn Susan Hazard: Big Little Lies, Liane Moriarty The drawing for the winners of the Library’s 50/50 raffle will be drawn on July 3rd. You can still buy tickets. Remember to check out the links on the library’s web page. You can connect for free to: Power library, Rosetta Stone, Brainfuse, NoveList and ComicsPlus, e-books and audiobooks, Heritage Quest, Lawdepot and Newspapers (Morning Call).

All you need is a library card. Ancestry is now available for use at home, through our online catalog. The library will not be taking any book donations until Lehigh County goes green. We are working to modify our book sale to keep the public safe. 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.

St. Peter’s Church, Emerald As we get closer to being in the Green phase of reopening, the leadership here at St. Peter's Church in Emerald are performing the required steps to open the church for services according to the government and CDC guidelines and specifications.

The church is receiving a thorough cleaning and being disinfected.

When the church reopens, plans are being made for ongoing cleaning and disinfecting, and we will be asking people to use hand washing and sanitizer frequently. We will be asking people who enter the building to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Until the reopening you can continue to be part of a Worship service live each Sunday at 10am by 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.

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going to https://www.com/StPetersChurch18080.

During the week Pastor Bill and James Whiteman tag team to bring us "Trail Talks", short inspirational messages which you can also view on the above page. Kristin is now sharing her "Youth Talks" at 7PM on Wednesday evenings and on Friday mornings at 11am join "Moments with Kids" by Pastor Michelle. And James continues to host Lifetree Cafe each Saturday evening at. Join in for an hour of stories and conversations to feed your soul. The food ministry continues distribution of collected food to area food banks and churches with food ministries.

In all areas of the church’s ministries we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small.

If you have a need please contact Pastor Bill at 610737-1450 to see if help is available. So untill we can meet again in person, stay safe and healthy.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Our Sunday summer service time will be at 9:00 a.m. when services resume, and will return to 10:00 a.m. on September 13th.

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(610) 767-4121 Bechtel’s Pharmacy is offering Curbside Delivery - Procedure: 1. You or your physician call in for prescription(s) or OTC medications. For routine medications, please call a day or two ahead.

2. When your order has been prepared, the pharmacy will call to notify you that it is ready.

3. Give your credit/debit card information over the phone.

4. When you arrive, please park directly in front of the pharmacy and call the pharmacy from your cell phone. Give the full name of the person for whom you are picking up.

5. We will bring your medications to your car. Please open the passenger side window of your car so we can drop your package into the passenger seat.

Delivery to homebound patients will continue as always.

Please note: If you have been diagnosed with, been exposed to, or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID 19 (fever, cough, sore throat, difficult breathing), please let us know so that we can take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves. This may mean we will leave your package on the hood of your car for curbside delivery or outside your door if delivering to your home, in order to avoid direct contact.

Your patience, understanding and loyalty are appreciated as we navigate these difficult times.

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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette.

HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 25 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612. PRICING: $10 for first 25 words; $15 for 26-45 words; $20 for 46-65 words; $25 for 66-85 words; $30 for 86-105 words; $35 for 106-125 words.

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Events DESIGNER PURSE BINGO POSTPONED: Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Star Hose Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Emerald. Doors open 5 p.m.,bingo starts 6 p.m. BYOB. Snacks provided, kitchen open. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Call 484-619-0140 or 484-225-2714 for tickets. (6/18)

For Sale Firewood and camp firewood $20 pick-up truck, you cut and load. Will deliver logs within 15 miles of Walnutport $50. Call Mike 510-657-1752 (6/18)

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When you come home from a hard day of work, don’t you want a snuggle buddy to tell your troubles to? If you answered yes, then we have the sweetheart for you-Pepper! If ever there was a soul that’s been through it all-it’s this doll baby.

Miss Pepper was found abandoned, malnourished. And has had three surgeries to boot. But she’s made a come back greater than Cher’s. Pepper is looking for a special forever home. One that will continue training, so she can be the best Pepper she can be. A home where she’ll be your one and only. Pepper isn’t fantastic with other furry creatures. She gets a little over zealous. But honestly, she’s all you’ll ever need.

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