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giving a 15 minute presentation. During the three day conference, students had the opportunity to attend various development workshops, network with over 2,300 other DECA members from around the state, connect with ambassadors from various collegiate institutes, and hear from some of National DECAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keynote speakers, including Jaron May, Executive President, and Mason Maverick Smith, North Atlantic Region Vice President. These activities were able to both prepare and excite students about competing in their specific event on the second day of the conference. Some of the Continued on page 6

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DECA Konkrete Kids Continued from page 5

competitive events that Northampton’s students participated in include Automotive Services, Community Service Project, Finance Operations Research, Franchise Business Plan, Quick Serve Restaurant Management, and many more. For 61 of Northampton’s competitors, the hard work had paid off as they qualified for the International Career Development Conference, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia this April. Northampton had a whopping total of 78 finalists, which included 14 first place winners. The Northampton High School DECA chapter had the most students qualify from any one school this year. In addition, businesses in our community are welcome to make a donation to help defray the costs of the exceptional opportunity. Anyone able to make a donation should contact Mrs. Tara Mrazik at 610-262-7812 ext. 12307 or mrazikt@nasdschools. org. The organization can also be contacted through messages sent to its facebook page listed below, or by reaching out to a qualifying student. The support of our community over the years has been truly remarkable. The DECA International Career Development Conference runs from April 21-24 at

the Georgia World Conference center, where the Konkrete Kids will try to make this already impressive year of competition even more limitless. To learn more about Northampton DECA, please contact Tara Mrazik at mrazikt@nasdschools.org , or visit the organization’s Facebook page by searching “Northampton High School DECA

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• Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 6:30 p. m., Catasauqua High School Rm. C219, 2500 Bullshead Rd., Northampton, PA. Program: John Mauser will speak on “Conservation and Fishing . Projects the Martins Creek Area” Public Invited. 610-262-7598

March 24

• Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, Community Easter Bunny Breakfast & Egg hunt, gluten-free pancakes will be available, 8am-10am, egg hunt starts at 10am, for info call Tabitha @ 610-248-7378. • New Life Church, 6804 Weiss Rd. in New Tripoli will host a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24th, at 3 PM (raindate Sunday, March 25th at 3 PM). There are prizes for the first 200 children in attendance and an egg hunt for all ages. All are welcome! New Life Church is located on Weiss Rd., across Rt. 309 from Northwestern Lehigh High School. For more information, please contact the church office at 610-298-2710 or through www.nlelc.com.

MONDAYS

• Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday), 12 to 1:15 p.m. • Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday), 6 to 8 p.m. • Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion, 6 to 9 p.m. • TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield, 5:30 p.m. 610-852-2976. • Al-Anon Family Group/Growing in Hope, St. Peters Community Center, 177 Main Road, Lehighton 7 - 8 p.m. 570-657-6850 • St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether

your loss is recent or long ago. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960. • American Legion Post 16 meeting every Monday at 8 p.m. Veterans needed for color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 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. 570-730-8601. • Crochet night, Tuesday night 6:30-8:30, Northern Lehigh School Library call Lisa 610-767-4323.

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• Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading

a weekly Bible Study at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening during Lent, 2/21- 3/28. He will be focusing on the last week of Jesus' life. Please join us at 6:30 pm in our social hall. Call 484-358-0649 • Alzheimer’s Support Group (1st and 3rd), St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. 610-392-2380. • Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m. 610-8264962. • Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. • Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172. • Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • Pastor Chris Cocca will be leading a weekly Bible study, at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Church Road, New Tripoli, every Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm. 9/20-11/1 will feature "The Bible as Literature, then and now” • 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 Fire Co. 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 610-7601642. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m. 610-767-7140. • GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. 570-386-9960. • Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall.

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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. • Polka and button box every Friday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Northampton VFW. 610-262-3891.

SATURDAYS

• Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.), 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, noon to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009.

SUNDAYS

• Learning Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan, 9 and 10:45 a.m. • Second Sunday of every month United States Submarine Veterans Lehigh Valley Base monthly meeting, at St Stephen’s Church at 510 Union St, Allentown.

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Northern Lehigh Historical Society News The Northern Lehigh Historical Society recently received a grant of $1,200.00 from the Mickley/Fravel Charitable Trust. The funds will be applied towards the costs of professional extermination treatments of wood-boring bee infestations of the Trout Run Covered Bridge and the adjacent restroom roof structure. The officers and members of the NLHS thank the Trust for their on-going, generous support. The NLHS meets on the last Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at the Slatington Borough Hall at 7:00. Our meetings are held in conjunction with the monthly meetings of The Venture Group, a coalition of local non-profit and community organizations dedicated to the betterment of the northern Lehigh area. One of the projects of the Venture Group is The Gathering, our community festival held along the Slate Heritage Trail in the area surrounding the Covered Bridge. Held on the first Saturday in October (rain or shine), the date of this year’s event is October 6. Started in 2004 by the NLHS, The Gathering was taken under the Venture Group’s wing in 2014. Watch for Diggity Dogs and the Slatington Farmers’ Market to reopen at the Slatington Trailhead in April.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT

Lenten Services continue at St. Peters with our fellowship meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by our Service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 14th and 21st. On March 28th we will combine our Maundy Thursday service with our sister church Salem UMC at 4145 Forrest Inn Rd, Aquashicola. On Friday our sister church Salem UMC will join us at St. Peters for our Good Friday service. Both churches will join together for a fellowship meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by the services at 7 p.m. Holy Communion will be observed

at the Thursday service in Aquashicola. Sunday March 25th will be our Palm Sunday service at 10 a.m. April 1st, Easter morning arrives with our Sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by Sunday school at 9 a.m. with our Easter service at 10 a.m. Both services will observe the sacrament of Holy Communion. The community is always invited and welcomed to participate in any of St. Peters services and activities. Helping Hands Community Center, a ministry of St. Peters UMC located at Main and Chestnut St in Parryville continues to host Lifetree Café on Saturday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. Spring is in the air and so are the UMW Senior Luncheons. Come out on Wednesday, March 21st, from 11:30 to 1 p.m. for an enjoyable meal and fellowship. A Love donation is accepted. Also on March 24 at 1 p.m. will be our Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0-12yr. This hunt is open to the community. It would be helpful in the planning that if you plan to bring your child (ren) that you contact the church at 610-767-6233 and register. Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school

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4 Ways To Crush The Debt That’s Been Crushing You submitted by CATHY K. HAYES

Debt continues to be a crushing burden for many Americans. From credit cards to auto loans, mortgages, student loans and medical bills, a high percentage of the nation’s households have one or more of those types of debt. According to a NerdWallet debt analysis in 2017, the average American household carrying credit card debt owed a balance of $15,654. The average balance for a household with auto loans was $27,669; it was $46,597 for a student loan; and $173,995 for the average remaining on a mortgage. “Debt is that great financial enemy we’d all love to defeat,” says Garrett Gunderson, founder/chief wealth architect of Wealth Factory and co-author of 5 Day Weekend: Freedom to Make Your Life and Work Rich with Purpose (www.5dayweekend.com) with entrepreneur Nik Halik. “People struggle to get out of debt because they don’t have a wise and coherent strategy to pay debt down.” Getting out from under a mountain of debt can be a challenge, but Halik says a consistent plan founded upon discipline can open a path toward

financial freedom. He and Gunderson give a fourstep strategy for paying down debt: Build savings first. Trying to make higher payments in order to reduce your debt is admirable, but that doesn’t make sense without having adequate savings for emergencies.“You need to have at least three months of income, ideally six, in a liquid savings account to create a safety cushion,” Gunderson says.“If you have no cash reserves, what happens when you experience an unexpected cashflow crunch?” Restructure your loans. Minimizing your payments and maximizing your cash flow are the main goals. “You can restructure your loans by rolling short-term, high-interest loans into longterm, low-interest, tax-deductible loans,” Halik says. “If you have enough home equity, you can refinance your mortgage, which can be a tax-deductible loan, and roll as many of your non-deductible loans into it as possible.” Attack one loan at a time. Although most financial advisors suggest paying off your loans with the

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Slatington Library News submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL

For all Slatington Library information, visit our website www.slatelibrary.com The Library is pleased to host a book signing for local author Sandra Smith and her book: Coffee, Cookies and Propofol: paralyzed by sedation on Friday, April 6th from 4:00 to 6:00. The book signing will be part of the First Friday celebration in Slatington. Come meet the author and purchase a book. Light refreshments will be served.

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Library and we will receive 1% of what you spend as a donation. You can use your existing account. There is always a book sale at the Library. Books are $1.00 a bag. The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books. 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.

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Easter Symbols and Traditions Source: www.history.com

You won’t find them in the Bible, but many cherished Easter traditions have been around for centuries. The most prominent secular symbol of the Christian holiday, the Easter bunny reportedly was introduced to America by the German immigrants who brought over their stories of an egg-laying hare. The decoration of eggs is believed to date back to at least the 13th century, while the rite of the Easter parade has even older roots. Other traditions, such as the consumption of Easter candy, are among the modern additions to the celebration of this early springtime holiday.

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The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on Easter Sunday; nevertheless, the Easter bunny has become a prominent symbol of Christianity’s most important holiday. The exact origins of this mythical mammal are unclear, but rabbits, known to be prolific procreators, are an ancient symbol of fertility and new life. According to some sources, the Easter bunny first arrived in America in the 1700s with German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania and transported their tradition of an egg-laying

hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” Their children made nests in which this creature could lay its colored eggs. Eventually, the custom spread across the U.S. and the fabled rabbit’s Easter morning deliveries expanded to include chocolate and other types of candy and gifts, while decorated baskets replaced nests. Additionally, children often left out carrots for the bunny in case he got hungry from all his hopping.

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life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From a Christian perspective, Easter eggs are said to represent Jesus’ emergence from the tomb and resurrection. Decorating eggs for Easter is a tradition that dates back to at least the 13th century, according to some sources. One explanation for this custom is that eggs were formerly a forbidden food during the Lenten season, so people would paint and decorate them to mark the end of the period of penance and fasting, then

eat them on Easter as a celebration. Easter egg hunts and egg rolling are two popular egg-related traditions. In the U.S., the White House Easter Egg Roll, a race in which children push decorated, hard-boiled eggs across the White House lawn, is an annual event held the Monday after Easter. The first official White House egg roll occurred in 1878, when Rutherford B. Hayes was Continued on page 24

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president. The event has no religious significance, although some people have considered egg rolling symbolic of the stone blocking Jesus’ tomb being rolled away, leading to his resurrection.

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Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America, after Halloween. Among the most popular sweet treats associated with this day are chocolate eggs, which date back to early 19th century Europe. Eggs have long been associated with Easter

as a symbol of new life and Jesus’ resurrection. Another egg-shaped candy, the jelly bean, became associated with Easter in the 1930s (although the jelly bean’s origins reportedly date all the way back to a Biblical-era concoction called a Turkish Delight). According to the National Confectioners Association, over 16 billion jelly beans are made in the U.S. each year for Easter, enough to fill a giant egg measuring 89 feet high and 60 feet wide. For the past decade, the top-selling non-chocolate Easter candy has been the marshmallow Peep, a sugary, pastel-colored confection. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer Just Born (founded by Russian immigrant Sam Born in 1923) began selling Peeps in the 1950s. The original Peeps were handmade, marshmallow-flavored yellow chicks, but other shapes and flavors were later introduced, including chocolate mousse bunnies.

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In New York City, the Easter Parade tradition dates back to the mid-1800s, when the upper crust of society would attend Easter services at various Fifth Avenue churches then stroll outside afterward, showing off their new spring outfits and hats. Average citizens started showing up along Fifth Avenue to check out the action. The tradition reached its peak by the mid-20th century, and in 1948, the popular film Easter Parade was released, starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland and featuring the music of Irving Berlin. The title song includes the lyrics: “In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it/You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” The Easter Parade tradition lives on in Manhattan, with Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street being shut down during the day to traffic. Participants often sport elaborately decorated bonnets and hats. The event has no religious significance, but sources note that Easter processions have been a part of Christianity since its earliest days. Today, other cities across America also have their own parades.

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3 Ways Unmasking Vulnerability Makes Business Leaders Stronger submitted by CATHY K. HAYES

A company’s workers look to their leaders for answers, but sometimes those in charge are reluctant to take off their superhero mask and reveal they don’t have those answers. Instead, they’re full of questions about themselves. All humans are vulnerable, but many bosses try to hide it, fearing it indicates weakness. Leadership expert and author Sue says this is an example of “imposter syndrome,” a term coined by clinical psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes to describe high-achieving individuals with a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. Instead of hiding their vulnerability, Hawkes says, leaders can become more effective by admitting their limitations and learning to ask for help. “Most leaders are phenomenally competent at so many things, yet admitting they’re struggling is tough because they don’t want to be judged or pop the perceived bubble of perfection,” says Hawkes, (www.suehawkes.com), author of Chasing Perfection- Shatter the Illusion; Minimize SelfDoubt & Maximize Success. “Learning to express vulnerability, ask for help, and receive it gracefully are key skills for any leader’s success.” Hawkes suggests three ways leaders can show their vulnerability and become better leaders in the process: • Confront self-doubt, confide in peers. Selfhonesty and humility are key elements in unlocking the vulnerability.“Research shows 70 to 80 percent of leaders experience imposter syndrome,” Hawkes says. “When we think there’s no one who can possibly relate to all we’re challenged with, we can find other leaders facing similar challenges and with whom we feel comfortable to talk about it.” • Share your mistakes with those who report to you. Leaders preach accountability. When they admit their own mistakes and need for help with some of the people who report to them, it makes them more authentic in the workplace.in turn can increase respect and trust from employees, which makes a stronger company and, by extension, a stronger leader.“Leaders recognizing their choices contributed to a problem is the ultimate acceptance of accountability,” Hawkes says.“They can increase their support by showing this vulnerability that puts them on the same human level. You’re able to accomplish even more as a company because you’ve made them part of the solution.”

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• Accept help graciously. Once a leader discards pride as an obstacle to asking for help, he or she is helping those around them on an emotional level as well. For one, this opens the door for others to feel comfortable expressing their worries and needs. “It creates permission for everyone to be vulnerable and tell the truth as well,” Hawkes says.“And when you won’t accept help graciously, you’re actually denying others the good feelings they would otherwise enjoy.”That “You’ll never know how much others care about you until you take off your mask and let yourself be seen as you are, vulnerabilities, failings and all,” Hawkes says.“Perhaps having the courage to take off your mask is what makes you a superhero after all.” About Sue Hawkes: She (www.suehawkes.com) is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, Certified EOS Implementer, Certified Business Coach, WPO Chapter Chair, and globally recognized, awardwinning seminar leader. Chasing Perfection-Shatter the Illusion; Minimize Self-Doubt & Maximize Success is her fourth book.

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Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn’t fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do. Instead, Christian churches in the West celebrate Easter on the first Sunday following the full moon after the vernal equinox on March 21. Therefore, Easter is observed anywhere between March 22 and April 25 every year. Orthodox Christians use the Julian calendar to calculate when

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4 Ways You Might Have A Toxic Time Bomb Ticking In Your Mouth submitted by CATHY K. HAYES

Researchers warn about toxic exposures in the environment and how those may lead to major health issues. Sometimes that toxicity may start in the mouth – and set the stage for serious diseases. Recent studies associate poor oral health with increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and respiratory infections. Among those studies: two in 2016 that found those diagnosed with periodontal disease faced a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. “The mouth is the gateway to a person’s health and well-being,” says Dr. Sanda Moldovan, a periodontist and author of HEAL UP! Seven Ways To Faster Healing And Optimum Health (www. beverlyhillsdentalhealth.com). “Controlling the toxin levels in our mouths is important not only for health, but it’s also vital for whole-body health. Bacteria and infections in the mouth can travel throughout the body and lead to major health issues.” Moldovan lists four factors that affect toxicity in the mouth and can lead to larger health trouble:

• Toxic bacteria. Fusobacterium, a common bacterium that causes periodontal disease, was recently linked to colon and esophageal cancer, Moldovan says. Porphyromonas gingivalis, a pathogen in chronic periodontitis, has been found to be associated with atherosclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.“Sugar feeds toxic bacteria,” Moldovan says. “The healthier we eat, and the less sugar we eat, the more friendly bacteria we promote.” • Mercury. Silver dental fillings can contain up to 50 percent mercury, a neurotoxin. Research shows high levels of mercury can cause damage to the lungs, immune system, brain, kidney and heart. “Some people may experience toxicity symptoms such as headaches, blurry vision, fatigue and muscle weakness,” Moldovan says.“When we remove one of these fillings, it becomes significantly more toxic, as odorless gas is released that can be easily inhaled. It’s of utmost importance that the dentist take safety measures to minimize the toxic mercury gas in the air during removal.” • Medications.“The most common oral side effect I see in my patients taking antidepressants, as well

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as other medications, is dry mouth,” Moldovan says. “The rate of cavities exponentially increases when there’s a lack of saliva. If dry mouth isn’t addressed, some cavities can get deep under the gums and teeth cannot be saved.” Saliva helps prevent tooth decay by neutralizing acids produced by bacteria, limiting bacterial growth and washing away food particles. • Toothpaste ingredients. Among the toxic chemicals in toothpaste is triclosan.“I’ve seen many of my patients react to this antibacterial ingredient,” Moldovan says. “Sloughing and red gums are common. Another is Cocamidopropyl Betaine, which was named allergen of the year by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. These get absorbed through the thin layer of mucosa in the mouth.” “There are lots of ways for toxins to enter your mouth and grow into a problem,” Moldovan says. “But with knowledge and good, consistent oral practices, controlling the bacteria and toxin levels in your mouth is doable, and it can go a long way toward preventing bigger health issues.” About Dr. Sanda Moldovan: She (www. beverlyhillsdentalhealth.com) is an award-winning board-certified periodontist and nutritionist, with practices in Beverly Hills and Manhattan. Her latest book on alternative medicine is HEAL UP! Seven

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CHURCH DIRECTORY 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.

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

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.

Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 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.

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.

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

Emmanuel U.C.C. Bowmanstown W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

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

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

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 10 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

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

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 484-547-8335 W 10 a.m. SS 9 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.

Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m.

Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m.

Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship

Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m. Faith Formation, all ages 9:45 a.m.

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Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-7566252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m. Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m. Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m. Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m. Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.

Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. (HA)

St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m. 1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/Holy Communion 1st Tuesday 10 a.m. Quiet Communion Sunday Church School-Ages 3 through grade 6, 10:45 a.m. through May 28, 2017

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. People’s E.C. Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church 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., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 12 p.m. Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m. Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m. Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m. 610-826-2611 St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N) St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s U.C.C. Northampton, 610-261-2910 (HA/N) W 10:15 a.m. SS 9 a.m. St. Paul’s UCC-U Big Creek 484-571-6083 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m. St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) Worship 10 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., Awana 6p.m. Bible Study Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed 7 p.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed., 7 p.m. St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & SS 9 a.m. St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m. United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 a.m. United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m. Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist 610-767-8939 Sat. - Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. W 11 a.m. Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main Street, Northampton W - 10:30 a.m., SS - 9 a.m. Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m.

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

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LCCC Foundation Holds Bingo/Vendor Shopping for Scholarships Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER

The annual “Raising the Paw” bingo benefit and shopping event is set for Saturday, March 24, on the main campus of Lehigh Carbon Community College. The event, which benefits the Jennifer L. Snyder Memorial Veterinary Technician Scholarship Fund, is sponsored by the LCCC Foundation and will be held in the Community Services Center. The CSC will open at 10 a.m. for vendor shopping. Food and beverages will be available for purchase by CulinArt Dining Services; outside food and beverages are not permitted. The doors open for bingo, which will be winner’s choice, at 12 p.m. and games begin at 1 p.m. Special prizes will be hidden inside some purses, i.e. gift cards, jewelry, etc. Bingo prizes include purses by Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Vera Bradley purses, as well as other popular brands. Door prizes and tricky tray will be available at an additional cost. Dabbers will be on sale for $1 each. In addition, a special raffle drawing will be held. Tickets will be available for purchase for items such as a limited-edition Disney Coach purse and 50-

inch LED television. New this year is an egg hunt for children 8 years or younger. Egg hunt starts at 2 p.m.; registration is required at www.lccc.edu/specialevents. Photos with the Easter Bunny are from 2 to 4 p.m. A $2 donation is requested. Advance tickets can be purchased for $25 online at www.lccc.edu/specialevents. Cost is $30 at the door. Price includes 20 games of bingo and special games. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is still available for vendors. For vendor information, event tickets and sponsorship donations, please contact Jane Wilchak at jwilchak@ lccc.edu or 610-799-1929.

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By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Lehigh Township bills,” Trexler said. “That was Board of Supervisors reached by law. He also a consensus something I just did.” regarding the said the situation The board explored mailing of tax involved at their Jan. 9 bills having collectiontwo different issues, the meeting, resolving Berkheimer Tax Innovations of per capita taxes an area of concern and send the envelopes, stuff the physical stuffing of the and faced at their last that the board the company but since envefew meetings. could not consoli- lopes. The board passed date the bills, the “To my knowledge, board dismissed compensate townshipa motion to that option. every tax collector That left them tax collec- ther tor Mary Louise to ei- I’ve never in the area stuffs them. compensate Trexler heard of a tax rate of $3,718 Trexler a fixed service for the not collector or have office to combine and stuff tax bills—per staff carry said. stuffing them.” Backenstoe it out. “I will tell capita and real estate taxes—pending Board of Supervisors tonight, I don’t you as I sit here Town- man ship Solicitor know if there’s ChairDarryl David research of whether Backenstoe’s cern about Snover voiced con- regulation that requires the a compensate beyond it is legal to is legally whether the township collector to stuff the envelope.”tax However, allowed the collector’s set salary. Trexler in additionto compensate confident Backenstoe said he is that the township’s to her salary. The motion comes “If we told the township after Trexler additionalentertain the notion of collector is required to collect tax capita taxes, saying per compensation in 2017 that she would not for the that the tax collector for something that nance is “clear on its face” ordistuffing the tax be sending and was traditionally done in the past, Trexler must collect per that minutes from bills, according to does that capita the taxes by law, constitute a change meeting. Trexler board’s Dec. 12 the compensation in told otherwise. despite her being that that she is not said she was told outside required to collect of what the law would fall “The per capita taxes would al- townshiplaw is pretty clear that low?” Snover asked. a tax collector has lopes, as she has or stuff the enveBackenstoe said a statutory duty to done in the past. he collect didn’t “I’m not obligated occupationhave a concrete answer to stuff the and would have to find out what is allowed Continued on page 3

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By JUSTIN SWEITZER The Northampton cil, the approval of Planning Commission Borough plans is contingent the three association, absolutely. recommended conditional upon mulAll sewer will be approval for tiple conditions outlined by three separate handled by the the the plans for Willow planning commission. sociation, not asBrook Farm Trust Robert McHale, thority,” Dwyerby the sewer auat their Jan. 10 a member of meeting. said. the planning McHale also by KERI LINDENMUTH commission, asked The trust came tion on whether sought clarificabefore the plan- whether or not the homeownPastor Rick Edmund Pastor Edmund, has been 69, to accumu- ning commission seeking favor- er association for a left-turn lane there would be collecting nativity the borough able recommendations would be responsible sets for most late his varied collection of Road onto Fulleron Howertown of his adult life. more line adjustment for a lot than 100 uniquely for cussed at previous Drive, as disdifferent nato combine two dling the development’s hanHe not only tivity sets. Some meetings. sewer, and whether there are made of por- parcels into one, a minor subdivibeauty, but alsoappreciates their celain, “I didn’t see would even be sion of others of wood, the way they plans, and I anything on these exemplify the and others a land the combined parcel and a homeowner association don’t know if Christian message of glass. Some are small for the development. development/subdivisi should be on these and the meaning it and de- of tailed, while others on plans, wheth“Now this was er or not there are large and 3 Willow Brook’s proposed Lot “For God so loved of John 3:16: elaborate. all predicated into is left-hand turns that were discussed he gave his one the world that of Christ They depict the birth Phase 11 single-family homes in on the fact that there was not only in Bethlehem, I of their development. and only Son, owner’s association,” a homegoing into that whoever but also The McHale Continued shall not perish believes in him American in African and Native single trust is seeking to build 11 said. “It doesn’t sound like on page 2 but have eternal villages. that’s family homes been solid yet.” life.” in the borAn entire room ough off of Howertown Bob Dwyer, in the Chap77th Year, Issue “It is such an a consultant man Quarries Road as the for United Methodist part of a larger project that trust, confirmed the Christian important part of Church www.homenews No. 3 spans would across multiple that there message,” he says. parsonage, where pa.com It has taken Pastor Northampton municipalities in tion be a homeowner associamany years for Continued and that it would County. on page 15 handle the If approved by borough coun- development’s sewer. “It is solid and there will be an

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