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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar............................ Pg. 10 Church Directory................................... Pg. 14 Kids Coloring Page................................ Pg. 18 Adult Coloring Page ............................. Pg. 20 Home ..................................................... Pg. 31 Pet Page................................................. Pg. 42 Classifieds.............................................. Pg. 43 Young at Heart...................................... Pg. 46 Touch of Dutch...................................... Pg. 48
SPRING CRAFT FAIR AND TRICKY TRAY RAFFLE SUNDAY 3/19/17 k 10 am – 3 pm Northampton Community Center 1601 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA
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The Woman’s Club of Slatington: “Join and gain A sense of fulfillment.”
Friday, March 3 Karaoke Night 7 p.m. to Close Open to the Public Saturday, March 4 Spaghetti Supper 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Open to the Public. Affordable Hall Rental Rifle Range avail to members - $10 Annual Fee Tuesday Trap & Thursday Skeet Members Only Bar with fantastic food & beverage prices!
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Submitted by BECKY LIENHARD Let this year be the year you become a member of the Woman’s Club of Slatington. Every member provides something special to the club and every member makes a difference. Be part of a group of women who work within the community and surrounding areas to bring about positive change with an unwavering dedication. Simply put, the Woman’s Club impacts the community through acts large and small. Join and contribute to your neighborhood and community. Our members are professional working women, retirees, and active ladies in the community. The meetings are held the 3rd Monday of every month. The next meeting is March 20th at 7:00 PM at the St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington. The Woman’s Club supports the Arts, and on April 24th, the Woman’s Club is sponsoring a juried arts and photography contest at the Slatington Public Library. Contest rules detailing entry categories are available by contacting Louise Bechtel at the Slatington Library or email slatlib2@ptd.net or Becky Lienhard at d_blienhard@msn.com.
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Xin Nian Kuai Le - Happy New Year
Submitted by CAITLYN KRATZER AND KELCI BUBSER On January 27, 2017, Chinese New Year took off as the new “Year of the Rooster”. Many celebrations took place throughout the United States including Chinatowns in Philadelphia, New York, and San Francisco. The celebrations started on January 26 (New Year’s Eve) and ended February 10th, which is fifteen days after the New Year. At Saint John Neumann Regional School in Palmerton, we celebrated our own New Year. The
Seventh and Eighth Graders dressed in traditional Chinese robes made of silk, along with many other traditions. The school made their own dragon and paraded around the school, while also handing out fortune cookies along the way. We later tried our hand at Chinese math and crafts. For lunch, the classes had dumplings, traditionally called popo, and veggie fried rice. Finally, they finished off the day by taking a class photo. It was a wonderful way to spend the day celebrating Chinese New Year.
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The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meet will be held at the Palmerton Area High School Gymnasium. The school is located at 3533 Fireline Road. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroadiania sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collector. Refreshments will be available. Plenty of free parking. Admission. Bring your entire family – tell your friends.
The Indianland Garden Club will begin the 2017 year with their March meeting at Hope Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of March, March 21, instead of the club's usual meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. Please make a note that this meeting ONLY will be held on the third Tuesday. Other monthly meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, call 610-767-1622.
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The Neffs National Bank donates to area Educational foundations submitted by ALICE WANAMAKER
On February 14, 2017, The Neffs National Bank, Neffs, PA presented donations to the Parkland School District Education Foundation-$25,000, the Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation-$25,000, Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation -$25,000 and the Wildlands Conservancy, Inc.-$25,000. The donations were made in part through the bank’s participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The program authorizes tax credit for contribution to Educational Improvement Organizations. Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO of The Neffs National Bank, mentioned that the bank has always valued community relationships and is aware of the budgetary constraints that these organizations face. The EITC program allows the bank to“earmark” their taxes to support these programs. He hopes that these contributions will stimulate other business to participate in the program and assist qualifying organizations such as these.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR • March 2 & 3 Event: USED CLOTHING COLLECTION 3/2 & 3/3, 9 - 3PM; 4/4, 8-8PM Union Lutheran Church, 5500 Rt. 873, Schnecksville Clothing & Shoes, Accessories, Household items, Hard & Soft Toys, Bicycles Benefits: Youth of ULC FMI: Call Church Office 610-7676884, Website: www.ulclv.org • March 5 There will be a free buffet-style meal served at St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 2nd St. Slatington, PA. It will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. The menu is Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti pie, baked ziti, tossed salad, desserts and beverages. Reservations are appreciated and walk-ins are welcome! For reservations contact the church office at 610-767-6361. • March 9 Clothing for the family. Take as much as you need, proof of need not required 6-8 p.m. EBENEZER UCC, 7293 DECATUR STREET, NEW TRIPOLI. 610-298-8000 • March 15 Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited 6:30 p.m., Catasauqua High School, Rm. C219, 2500 Bullshead Rd., Northampton, Pa. Program: Dave Kinney from National TU speaks on “New Volunteer Opportunities with Trout Unlimited”. Public Invited 610-2627598. • March 19 Northampton Exchange Club Spring Craft Fair & Tricky Tray. 10 am – 3 pm Northampton Community Center, 1601 Laubach Avenue, Northampton. Free admittance and ample free parking. Dozens of crafters and direct sales vendors. Tricky tray raffle being held in conjunction with the craft fair. Full kitchen selling lunch and beverage items, plus a bake sale! • May 7 There will be a free buffet-style meal served at St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 2nd St. Slatington, PA. It
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will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. Lunch will be Hamburger BBQ, Turkey BBQ, filling, broccoli, corn, desserts and beverages. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship! Reservations are appreciated and walk-ins are welcome! For reservations contact the church office at 610-767-6361. 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/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 484-477-9697. • 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. TUESDAYS • TOPS, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-657-1025. • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/ Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-730-8601. • NLHS library, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. crochet group, beginners welcome. Contact Lisa 610-7674323. WEDNESDAYS • Preschool story hour, Slatington Library, 11 a.m. • Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 to 8 p.m. 610-760-0207. • 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. 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 610-760-1642. • 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. • FRIDAYS • 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.
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Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, North Valley District Cardboard Box Derby submitted by ALISTA BLOSE
On Saturday, March 4th, at Blue Mountain Ski Area Valley Lodge 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton scouts of all ages will gather to test their skills and speed in a Cardboard Box Derby! These Scouts are from the Parkland, Whitehall-Coplay, Northampton, Northwestern-Lehigh, Lehighton, Palmerton, Jim Thorpe, Catasaqua and Northern Lehigh School Districts. But what is a Cardboard Box Derby? It’s a sled made out of cardboard and held together with string, tape, glue and a Scout’s ingenuity which is then used to ride down a snow covered hill! This event is sure to be an excellent opportunity for fun. About Minsi Trails Council, BSA: Minsi Trails Council provides leadership and character development programs to nearly 10,000 youth through more than 5,000 adult volunteers. The council serves young people throughout the Anthracite Region, Pocono Mountains and LehighValley in Pennsylvania along with western New Jersey and serves six-counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Luzerne, and Warren counties.
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Annual Seedling Tree And Fruit Tree Sale submitted by DORA BOYD SIMONs
The Northampton County 4-H program is once again sponsoring the annual seedling tree and fruit tree sale. The sale benefits the 4-H youth in the county and supports various programs throughout the year including camps, fairs, trips, the annual achievement banquet and other club activities. Fruit trees available for sale are Honeycrisp Apple, Nittany Apple, Sunrise Pear, Seckel Pear, Potomac Pear, Golden Russet Bosc pear, Sugar Giant Peach, Redhaven Peach, Redgold Nectarine, Artic Glo Nectarine, Montgomery Cherry, Hedelfingen Cherry.
Seedling trees available for sale are Eastern White Pine, Colorado Blue Spruce, Concolor Fir, American Arborvitae, Eastern Red Cedar, Chinkapin Oak, Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Grey Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood, American Elderberry, American Hophornbeam. THE DEADLINE FOR ALL TREE ORDERS IS MARCH 1, 2017. For order forms call or email the Penn State Northampton County Extension Office. Pick up for all tree orders is Saturday April 29, 2017 between 9:00am – 11:00am at one of the following locations: The Northampton County 4-H Center 777 Bushkill Center Road, Nazareth Ace Hardware in Capital Plaza 438 Blue Valley Drive, Bangor Neighbor’s Home & Garden Center 38 South Main Street, Hellertown
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The Farm Bureau 300 Bushkill Street, Tatamy Miller’s Supply Route 329 and Savage Road, Northampton Union Evangelical Lutheran Church 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville The 4-H program is open to all youth ages 5-18 years and offers over 150 hands-on projects with an emphasis on leadership, citizenship and life skills. Adult volunteers staff the program. Anyone interested in obtaining more information on the 4-H program should contact the Penn State Northampton County Extension Office. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
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Saturday, March 25, 2017 1 p.m., doors open at noon Scheller-Woodman Community Services Center Lehigh Carbon Community College $20 advance ticket; $25 at the door. Includes 20 games. Only 200 tickets will be sold. • Raffle drawings are additional cost. • Dabbers $1 each. • Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Also, beginning at 10 a.m.: • Vendor Shopping • Informational Vendors • Basket Raffle Ticket Sales • Bake Sale • Food & beverages will be sold by CulinArt Dining Services (no outside food or beverages permitted) For event tickets, sponsorship donations and information please contact: Tina Dowling-Hackett 610-799-1175 tdowlinghackett@lccc.edu You may also purchase tickets online at: www.lccc.edu/foundation.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.
Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.
Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Please send your updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to P.O. Box A, Walnutport, PA 18088. The directory is a free listing of local churches in alphabetical order and includes services, Sunday school, and Bible Study schedules. Please call the churches for directions or more information.
Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.
Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.
Ebenezer United Church of Christ New Tripoli, 610-298-8000 SS 9 a.m.; W 10:15 a.m.
All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900. W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com
Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
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 8:30 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 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 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 Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 484-547-8335 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m. Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10 a.m., SS during worship
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Dinkey Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Ashfield, 610-377-4242 W 8:30 a.m. SS 10 a.m.
Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.
Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 am Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Heritage Baptist Church Orefield, 610-395-4970 (N) W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
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.
Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 10:45 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.
Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.
First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.
Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.
Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m.
Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.
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Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. BS Thurs. 7 p.m.
St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8 & 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA/N)
Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA). W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.
Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m.
St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
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
Northampton Lutheran Parish Holy Trinity Slovak & Zion SS 8:45 a.m.,W 10 a.m. at Zion 1904 Main St., 610-261-1812 Interim Pastor Bruce MacLaughlin
St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m.
Trinity U.C.C. Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA) W 10 a.m. Sunday
St. John’s E.L.C. Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
St. Matthew's E.L.C. Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 8:30 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Frost
United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.
St. Matthew’s U.C.C. Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.
Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m.
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., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632. W 10 a.m. Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship. 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. 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. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m. AWANA 6 p.m., BS 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Tues., 10 a.m. Wed., 7 p.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 W 9:30 a.m., SS 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.
St. Peter’s U.C.C. Northampton (HA) W & 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. Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.
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COLLEGE CORNER LCCC Teaching Employee Engagement Fundamentals submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) Center for Leadership and Workforce Development is offering noncredit classes that teach leaders and managers the fundamentals of employee engagement, what it is and why it matters. The course will be held at the college’s main campus in Schnecksville for a cost of $395.
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Full Engagement: Leadership Conversations that Drive Performance and Results will be held Tuesday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Organizations will learn how to enhance employee engagement in a way that drives performance and results, as well as how to inspire people and coach employee development. Through the use of seven key conversations, participants will be introduced to the tools and skills needed for effective communication. To register or for more course information, visit www.lccc.edu, call 610-799-1961 or 610-799-1950, or email workforce@lccc.edu.
LCCC Host Transfer Fairs
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host transfer fairs for students, alumni and the public at several of its sites this semester. Representatives from various colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about transferring from LCCC to a four-year school. The following transfer fairs are scheduled: • Tuesday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - main campus in Schnecksville in the Lisa Scheller and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center • Wednesday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - LCCC Tamaqua at the Morgan Center
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• Monday, April 3, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – LCCC Allentown at the Donley Center For a complete list of colleges and universities that will be present, visit www.lccc.edu/transferfair. LCCC also offers a college visitation program where students interested in transferring can meet with college representatives on a “drop in” basis or by appointment. Sponsored by the Academic Advising Services and LCCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the transfer fairs are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Academic Advising Services at 610-799-1137 or transfer@lccc.edu.
LCCC Offers Noncredit Fitness Classes
Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will hold a variety of noncredit exercise classes for fitness and recreation this semester. The following classes will be held at main campus in Schnecksville, unless noted otherwise. Piloxing is a combination of Pilates, boxing and dance that results in a fun, fat-burning, muscletoning workout. Two sessions will be offered, both on Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. – from March 15 through April 19 and April 26 to May 31. Tuition is $70.
Two dance classes will be offered for couples only, for a fee of $75 each. Both recommend a flat or low, wide “Cuban” heel shoe and are held at Parkway Manor Elementary School, 768 Parkway Road, Allentown, Pa. 18104. Ballroom Sampler teaches the basics in fox trot, single step swing and rumba, all from the Big Band era. Class is held Tuesdays, April 4 through 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn the basics in the Social Dance Sampler class, which emphasizes the lead-follow technique. Class runs Tuesday, May 2 through 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call 610-799-1197 or email ncregistrar@ mymail.lccc.edu. For a complete listing of courses, visit www.lccc.edu.
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1204 MAIN ST. NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067 COMING EVENTS: OPEN TO PUBLIC COME POLKA WITH US EVERY FRIDAY 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM ST. PATTY PARTY with IRISH ROCK BAND PRUGAL SATURDAY, MARCH 18 7:30 PM TOMMY ZITTO IS BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST SATURDAY, APRIL 8 7:00 PM CINCO de MAYO PARTY with MUSIC BY FRIENDS OF TOM SATURDAY, MAY 6 7:30 PM THE VFW SOCIAL HALL IS NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERSHIP OPEN TO ALL - PREVIOUS MILITARY SERVICE IS NOT REQUIRED JOIN US ON OUR WEBPAGE AT NORTHAMPTONVFW.COM or FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 610-262-3891
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Palmerton Historical Society resuming Monthly meetings submitted by GEORGE ASHMAN
After a winter "hiatus", the Palmerton Area Society is resuming its monthly meetings on Monday, March 13th with Attorney William Scwab as speaker. His talk on "Postcards of Palmerton" will begin at 7 p.m. in the second-floor Gallery of the Palmerton Area Library. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.
World War I Display At Heritage Center
The Palmerton Heritage Center, 410 Delaware Avenue, now has a display on World War I artifacts, from the collection of Board member Bob Dunn. The Center is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week; phone 610-824-6954 for a recording listing the hours each day. Or simply try the front door - if it is unlocked, someone is there who can show you around. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
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Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. submitted by ED WHITE
The Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 22 new members – representing two classes - at its annual induction ceremony and banquet on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, the organization has announced. The new members to be inducted include former high school, college, recreational, semi-pro, and professional athletes, coaches, and others who were among the very best in their particular sport from the Lehigh Valley over the past 50 years. Here are the inductees:
The Class of 2016:
Dave Schneck, former Major League Baseball player with the New York Mets Billy Kern, former Major League Baseball player for a brief stint with the Kansas City Athletics after a 9-year minor league career Jim Druckenmiller, former NFL and XFL quarterback after a stellar career at Northampton High School, Fort Union Military Academy, and
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Virginia Tech University J. Milo Sewards (deceased), legendary William Allen High School basketball coach, for whom the gymnasium at William Allen High School is named Dick Schmidt (deceased), the legendary Dieruff High School boys basketball coach for whom the Dieruff gym was named in 2009 Robert “Skeeter” Steckel (deceased), long-time health and physical education teacher, coach, and athletic director at Whitehall High School from 1938-1983; he was the first inductee into the Whitehall-Coplay School District Athletic Hall of Fame and an inductee into the Lehigh Valley Basketball Hall of Fame Ron Stoneback, former standout bowler from Hellertown, who has a perfect 300 game and several 800 series among his outstanding achievements on the lanes Mark Brown, longtime East Stroudsburg South HS basketball coach and athletic director Cori, Kelsey and Carly Gallagher, former East Stroudsburg South HS stars in multiple sports who
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went on to achieve athletic success in college as well, who will be inducted together to recognize their collective achievements
The Class of 2017:
Billy Sheridan (deceased), legendary Lehigh University wrestling coach who led the then Engineers to a record 13 EIWA Wrestling titles in his 41 years on South Mountain; he was a charter inductee to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Darryl Dawkins (deceased), known as Chocolate Thunder, former Philadelphia 76ers player and Valley Dawgs coach Jack Logic, former baseball player, longtime equipment manager, statistician, announcer and radio personality; he also is credited as the founder of the Easton Lions All Star Wrestling Classic, where he was chairman of the event for 25 years Doug Snyder, former William Allen HS basketball player and the last captain under legendary coach J. Milo Sewards and now coach, who just earned his 400th coaching victory this season in leading Allen to a 21-1 regular season record and a share of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference regular season title
Tony Stellar, founder of the Stellar “Catch A Rising Star” basketball showcase tournament, which has become one of the must see events of the summer in the Lehigh Valley Jim Booros, former PGA professional golfer and golf pro Ed Stinner, longtime softball coach and instructor who led the William Allen High School softball team to their only state title and helped Parkland High School to several more; also ran the Carol Weil Memorial Scholarship Tournament at Allentown Patriots Park for many years Continued on page 24
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Marty Nothstein, 3-time World Champion and Olympic gold and silver medal winner in cycling and currently the Executive Director of the Preferred Cycling Center in Upper Macungie Township Ed Christian, longtime East Stroudsburg High School football coach, who compiled a record of 257-157-3 in 36 seasons with the Cavaliers Tim Fischer, former 3-sport star at Liberty High School and long-time standout baseball player in the Blue Mountain League with the Bethlehem Cardinals
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Mario Andretti, the longtime race car driver and owner who is one of only two drivers in racing history to have won races in Formula One, IndyCar, World Sportscar Championship, and NASCAR; his wins include the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, and the Formula One World Championship The group also will be recognizing eight outstanding high school student athletes with its Big School and Small School Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year Awards for the 2016-2017 school year. The high school award winners will be announced in May at or near the conclusion of the spring season. Nominations will be accepted from the public until May 6. To be considered, a student athlete must a senior who has excelled in two or more sports during high school for the athlete of the year awards and in addition must have been an outstanding student for the scholar athlete awards. This year’s event will begin at 5:30 p.m., with doors open for mingling, autographs, and bidding on silent auction items, and purchase of raffle prizes, followed by a country style at 6:00 p.m. and the Induction Ceremony and Awards beginning at 7:00 p.m. Sportswriter Keith Groller of The Morning Call will emcee the event, and Service Electric Cable TV-2 Sports is expected to broadcast the event live.
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The Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 2009 by Joe Zemba and Don Zangl, Directors Emeritus, as the Lehigh Valley Recreational Sports Hall of Fame to recognize recreational athletes who excelled in the Lehigh Valley. It was later renamed the Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame and began to recognize high school, college, semi-pro, and professional athletes who also excelled while playing in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. It was reorganized and incorporated last year as the Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame, Inc., with plans to become a chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame later this year. The LVSHOF is run by an 11-member board of directors headed by Ed
White of Allentown as Chairman, Joe Mayer of Easton as Vice Chairman, Mike Kuzy of Discover Lehigh Valley as Secretary, and Ron Spinner of Stroudsburg as Treasurer. The other board members are Angel “El Bravo” Cruz, Horatio “Ishky” Fatzinger, Alden “Red” Fetherman, Robert “Bobby” Shoemaker, Denton Lakatosh, Bill Reese, and Pete Heard. For more information or to purchase tickets or advertising for the event, please contact LVSHOF Board Chairman Ed White at 610-7393414 or via email at LVSportsHOF@gmail.com or any board member.
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LCCC Offers First Aid Training submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Lehigh Carbon Community College and the American Health and Safety Institute will offer first aid classes designed for both adults and children, as well as in specialty cases. All classes will be held at the main campus in Schnecksville. Learn how to properly apply first aid to save lives, recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness and deal with bleeding, shock, burns, fractures and much more. Basic First Aid will be offered on March 13 from 6-9 p.m. for a cost of $75. Students wanting to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of injury and sickness in dogs and cats, treatments for common ailments, and solutions for handling emergencies can take a one-time class scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m. Tuition is $75. Babysitters wanting to know more about what to do if something happens to a child they are caring for can learn more at a first aid class held on Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee is $125. Pediatric First Aid is ideal for daycare providers, school staff, scout leaders, coaches or others who work with youth. It includes CPR, AED and First Aid specifically for children. Class will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 10 and 11, from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $125. Wilderness First Aid offers training in patient assessment, tissue injuries, splinting and other topics used to save lives and limb in remote, possibly life-threatening situations. Classes will be set up upon request by phoning 610-799-1574. Class fee is $285. 3258 Cherryville Road Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-1556 lvdentalsolutions.com
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(610) 760-8888 LCCC Women’s History Month Presentation submitted by DENISE M. REIFINGER
Lehigh Carbon Community College will celebrate Women’s History Month with a presentation from María Montero, women’s advocate and former executive director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, in the Alumni Center, Rothrock Library, at the college’s Schnecksville campus. The presentation is free of charge. Montero will address “The Gender Pay Gap: Truth and Fiction in Gaining Equity,” and will encourage discussion from the audience. Montero is a first generation American, born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Marian Catholic High School, St. Joseph’s University, and Widener University School of Law with a concentration in law and government. Along with raising her family and managing the family bi-lingual newspaper business El Torero, she has managed and co-founded area businesses and initiatives providing opportunities for women to reach their business and personal goals, as well as seeking to share American culture, history and English proficiency with the valley’s many 28
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Follow these seven strategies To get the most financial gain On your kitchen remodel 1. Plan, Plan, Plan Planning your kitchen remodel should take more time than the actual construction. If you plan well, the amount of time you’re inconvenienced by construction mayhem will be minimized. Plus, you’re more likely to stay on budget. How much time should you spend planning? The National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends at least six months. That way, you won’t be tempted to change your mind during construction and create change orders, which will inflate construction costs and hurt your return on investment. Some tips on planning: Study your existing kitchen: How wide is the doorway into your kitchen? It’s a common mistake many homeowners make: Buying the extra-large fridge only to find they can’t get it in the doorway. To avoid mistakes like this, create a drawing of your kitchen with measurements for doorways, walkways, counters, etc. And don’t forget height, too. Think about traffic patterns: Work aisles should
be a minimum of 42 inches wide and at least 48 inches wide for households with multiple cooks. Design with ergonomics in mind: Drawers or pull-out shelves in base cabinets; counter heights that can adjust up or down; a wall oven instead of a range: These are all features that make a kitchen accessible to everyone — and a pleasure to work in. Plan for the unforeseeable: Even if you’ve planned down to the number of nails you’ll need in your remodel, expect the unexpected. Build in a little leeway for completing the remodel. Want it done by Thanksgiving? Then plan to be done before Halloween. Choose all your fixtures and materials before starting: Contractors will be able to make more accurate bids, and you’ll lessen the risk of delays because of back orders. Don’t be afraid to seek help: A professional designer can simplify your kitchen remodel. Pros help make style decisions, foresee potential problems, and schedule contractors. Expect fees around $50 to $150 per hour, or 5% to 15% of the total cost of the project. 2. Keep the Same Footprint Nothing will drive up the cost of a remodel faster Continued on page 32
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than changing the location of plumbing pipes and electrical outlets, and knocking down walls. This is usually where unforeseen problems occur. So if possible, keep appliances, water fixtures, and walls in the same location. Not only will you save on demolition and reconstruction costs, you’ll cut the amount of dust and debris your project generates. 3. Get Real About Appliances It’s easy to get carried away when planning your new kitchen. A six-burner commercial-grade range and luxury-brand refrigerator may make eyecatching centerpieces, but they may not fit your cooking needs or lifestyle. Appliances are essentially tools used to cook and store food.Your kitchen remodel shouldn’t be about the tools, but the design and functionality of the entire kitchen. So unless you’re an exceptional cook who cooks a lot, concentrate your dollars on longterm features that add value, such as cabinets and flooring. Then choose appliances made by trusted brands that have high marks in online reviews and Consumer Reports. 4. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Lighting Lighting can make a world of difference in a
kitchen. It can make it look larger and brighter. And it will help you work safely and efficiently. You should have two different types of lighting in your kitchen: Task Lighting: Under-cabinet lighting should be on your must-do list, since cabinets create such dark work areas. And since you’re remodeling, there won’t be a better time to hard-wire your lights. (Here’s more about under-cabinet lights.) Plan for at least two fixtures per task area to eliminate shadows. Pendant lights are good for islands and other counters without low cabinets. Recessed lights and track lights work well over sinks and general prep areas with no cabinets overhead. Ambient lighting: Flush-mounted ceiling fixtures, wall sconces, and track lights create overall lighting in your kitchen. Include dimmer switches to control intensity and mood. 5. Be Quality-Conscious Functionality and durability should be top priorities during kitchen remodeling. Resist lowquality bargains, and choose products that combine low maintenance with long warranty periods. Solidsurface countertops, for instance, may cost a little more, but with the proper care, they’ll look great for a long time. And if you’re planning on moving soon, products with substantial warranties are a selling advantage.
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6. Add Storage, Not Space Storage will never go out of style, but if you’re sticking with the same footprint, here are a couple of ideas to add more: Install cabinets that reach the ceiling: They may cost more — and you might need a stepladder — but you’ll gain valuable storage space for Christmas platters and other once-a-year items. In addition, you won’t have to dust cabinet tops. Hang it up: Mount small shelving units on unused wall areas and inside cabinet doors; hang stock pots and large skillets on a ceiling-mounted rack; and add hooks to the backs of closet doors for aprons, brooms, and mops. 7. Communicate Clearly With Your Remodelers Establishing a good rapport with your project manager or construction team is essential for staying on budget. To keep the sweetness in your project: Drop by the project during work hours: Your presence broadcasts your commitment to quality. Establish a communication routine: Hang a message board on site where you and the project manager can leave daily communiqués. Give your email address and cell phone number to subs and team leaders. Set house rules: Be clear about smoking, boom box noise levels, available bathrooms, and appropriate parking.
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Worn out, burned out, and drowning in to-dos? It seems that most of us are, with one in five Americans reporting being extremely stressed (an “8,” “9” or “10” on a 10-point scale), according to the American Psychological Association. And while solutions like deep breathing and meditation can work wonders, there’s another way to find relief that doesn’t involve sitting still with your own thoughts (though we do recommend it!). Those who are stressed to the max may find that de-cluttering and getting organized can lead to a more Zen-like
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your smartphone calendar. Sound familiar? It may work for some, but if you notice that these attempts to manage your busy life are making you anxious or panicked, take a step back. “The whole point of this kind of stuff is to allow you to have more freedom, not less,” says Meisel. “Filling a schedule is not the same as managing a schedule,” he adds. “If we become too rigorous with our list making or scheduling, we can become rigid in our thought processes, which can provide a different type of potential threat,” says Hanna. We enter perfectionist mode — constantly waiting for the ideal situation or moment to move into action — and as our to-do list piles up, it creates more pressure.“As deadlines creep up on us, our body will release stress hormones in a last ditch effort to get things done,” she says. While this can be the kick in the butt we need every once in a while, relying on this as a regular energy rush is unhealthy. Hanna compares it to borrowing money; the use of stress hormones can build up an energy debt in our system, causing long-term damage such as anxiety, depression and fatigue. Do It Now: What to Tackle First Since organizational techniques can help or hurt
stress levels, it’s important to find your personal sweet spot.“Strategic organization is helpful when we are able to prioritize in a thoughtful way, assuming it leads us to action,” says Hanna. Strategic being the key word here, since chronic organization can provide a false sense of progress–and a seemingly worthy distraction–that ultimately keeps us stuck, or even falling behind, notes Hanna. (Hanna, admittedly, is a fellow chronic organizer as well.) Follow these strategies to simplify your life “to-do” list. 1. Set healthy limits. First things first, Hanna suggests dedicating time each morning to organize, plan and prioritize yourself. But be sure to limit how much effort you put into getting your life in order. “Set a timer to cue when organizing time end and action time begins,” she says.“Allow yourself smaller sprints of time to organize throughout the day, such as 10 to 25 minutes for every two hours of productive time. Figure out what timing works best for you.” 2. Find worthy (organizational) causes. “I suggest people look at areas of clutter in their lives — their inbox, their junk drawer, their filing cabinets, their garages — and set artificially restrictive limits,” says Meisel. “Then, work backwards to figure out solutions to achieve them.” For example, Meisel only has three programs on his computer: Google Chrome, Dropbox and Skype.
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How to choose the perfect Paint color Paint can be the quickest and most cost-effective way to transform a room. But where do you start if you haven’t already picked out a color? We interviewed three interior designers for their best tips. These practical suggestions will have you feeling more color-confident in no time.
that look well on them. Obviously, what better way to look great in the interior than if you paint what you look great in?” If you tend to wear a lot of blue and often pair it with khaki, dark leather shoes and silver jewelry, perhaps those colors could be a theme for your home. You could translate that theme to your living room by trying navy walls, adding rich leather accents, plus silver candlesticks, tchotchkes and photo frames.
Visit Your Closet Whatever you do, don’t just head straight to the Unearth Your Happy Memories paint store to browse through the paint chips, or Porter, the D.C. designer, holds color workshops you risk being majorly overwhelmed. Of course, if in which she gives a questionnaire about personal you’ve already done this, you’re not alone.“People associations with particular colors.“What color was will actually hire a painter without knowing what your room growing up?” she asks. “What color colors they want to use yet,” says Kelly Porter, a makes you the happiest?” D.C.-based interior designer and Houzz contributor. Inspiration can come from anywhere. “Maybe “Even before you go to the paint store, you really your grandmother’s kitchen was yellow, and you want to narrow down the colors. Even before you have great memories of traveling with her. Maybe pick up the swatches.” you saw this great shade of blue when you were But how do you narrow down a color in the first traveling in the Caribbean, and it calms you,” she place? Keith Wardlaw of Plus Modern Design in says. Kansas City, Missouri, suggests that you shop There are no real rules about color, Porter says. 610-767-0394 your wardrobe. “I tell clients, No. 1, to look in their One of her clients painted her bedroom a bright closet and see what colors they wear often,” he says.bbiechyco@ptd.net red — generally considered to be an invigorating “They’re going to gravitate toward certain colors rather than soothing color. While red may cause
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many people to feel alert when it’s time to be sleepy, “it was very calming to her,” she says. “You really have to know what moves you and not be influenced by what other people like and what other people say.” Envision the Feeling You Want So you’ve decided to paint your room blue. How do you narrow down which blue? It can be helpful to think about the feeling that you want to create in the room, Wardlaw says. If you’re seeking a cozier feel, choose a blue on the darker end. If you’re going for a more serene vibe, a lighter, perhaps sea blue may be better. As you’re drawn to shades of blue, pay attention to whether you prefer blues that tend toward lavender, green or pure hues. Knowing the undertones of the shade you’re selecting is useful when looking for trim and accessories. To make sure you get what you want, Carl Mattison of Atlanta-based Carl Mattison Design suggests
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enlisting the help of a friend to test your color perception. “Take a couple colors and ask your friend, ‘What do you see in this color?’” Mattison says. This can tell you whether the way you’re seeing a color is the way someone else will see it. “Have someone else tell you if it’s a cold gray, or is it a Continued on page 40
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warm gray,” he says. And if you’re not sure you’re seeing what they’re seeing, ask them why they describe the color in that way. This exercise can help you avoid blind spots that could derail your color intentions. Seek Inspiration The way colors read on your computer screen or mobile device probably won’t read the same way in your room, where they’ll be affected by the amount of light and even the landscaping that the light is coming through Use digital photos for general color and style ideas, and “tone and value inspiration — meaning light or dark or medium,” Mattison says. It’s also important to look for rooms that are of a similar size and shape to the one that you’ll be painting; that way, the effect will be more similar. This is critical: If you fall in love with a color online, go out and select a swatch and bring it home before committing. “Your iPad, your phone, your computer is going to display those colors differently,” Mattison says. Even color chips won’t be exactly how the paint color will appear. “They are the closest representation to it,” he says. Choose No More Than Four Colors Finally, it’s time to visit the paint store. Pick several shades and don’t worry about choosing among them while you’re in the store, likely under fluorescent lights. Instead, bring them home. Then it’s time to winnow them down. “Say you come home with eight shades of blue,” Porter says.“Lay all the swatches out and compare them to each other. You will start to see the subtle differences between each color. Some of the blues lean toward green or aqua. Some are a denim shade. Some have a funky undertone that you just don’t like at all.” Porter and Mattison recommend weeding out the shades you don’t like until you have no more than three options left. Wardlaw says four shades are OK. You can tack the color chips to the wall of the
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Events Jerusalem Lutheran Church 500 Church Drive Palmerton (Trachsville) is hosting their spring basket social on Saturday March 11 from 9 - 2. There will be theme baskets (2 will have $25 hidden inside) a raffle, door prizes, refreshments, soup by the quart and bake sale. Come for lunch and try your luck. (3/2) “Running Mates” Rainbow Theater, Lancaster, PA 8:00 a.m. Chyv; 8:30 a.m. Redner's Market/ Northampton 6:00 p.m. home $73.00. Call Audrey 610-264-1994 (3/2)
For Sale Black & Decker electric hedge trimmer 24” blade. Still in the box, brand new, never used. $60.00 Call 610-767-2266 (3/2) Engineered Hardwood Flooring: Armstrong, Color: Hickory, 3/8” x 5” boards. 450 sq. feet. Paid $1800, asking $1300, OBO. Call 610-703-3405 (3/2)
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Kitchen cook needed: 4 days a week for Roosevelt Democratic Club. Call Joanne 610-767-2664. (3/2) Lehigh Township Recreation Board Opening: The Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors are looking for Lehigh Township residents who are interested in serving on the Recreation Board which meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Please send a letter of interest to Lehigh Township, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088, by March 10, 2017. Anyone with questions, please call 610-767-6771 (3/2) Paving Crew-Experienced Only: Now taking applications for paving machine operator, screed operators, roller operators and paving laborers. Please call 610-767-5073. (3/2) Teddy Bear Day Care Center now hiring part time/subbing position. Must have 3 clearances. For more information, please call 610-767-9240 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (3/2)
Other Vendors/Crafters: Wanted for craft show, May 21, 2017 at Diamond Fire Company, Walnutport. For more information, call 610-462-7314.(3/16)
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Real Estate for Rent Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $590 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. (12/21/17) Egyptian Sands Motel: Room for Rent: Private bath, maid service, all utilities included, clean, quiet, safe, $185/week or $620/month, call 610-262-8050 for details. (5/18) House for Ren : Allen Township: 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage. All new interior, NO Smoking, NO Pets. Please call 610-767-5073 or 484-239-1047. (3/2) Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (3/2) Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $90-$120/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. HBO. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 732-309-9671. (12/21/17)
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Services Available ABZOLUTE ENTERPRIZEZ: Chimney specialists. Relinings, Caps, Cleanings, Repairs, Waterproofing, Chimneys built, etc. Established 1995. 570-325-5727. (5/4) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-767-9164. (12/21/17) HOUSECLEANING: Apartment $30. House $6O. Once weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly or once in awhile. Over 30 years experience! Excellent references. I bring my own supplies. Call: 484-623-4286 or 610-704-9536. (3/2) Tim's Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (3/16)
WASKO IRON WORKS Iron Railings * Porch Columns Ornamental & Miscellaneous Iron Works Concrete & Clay Bird Baths Lawn Ornaments * Religious Figurines 5158 Spring Mill Rd. Whitehall, PA (along Route 145) 610-597-5510. (3/2)
Wanted Buying Guitars, Accordions, Violins, Old Amplifiers, Saxophones, Drums, Horns, Violins, Most Older Musical Instruments. Local Pick-up. Call Mike 330-367-7100. (4/6) Do you have broken A/C or dehumidifiers that you don't want to pay to have removed? If so, please call 610-730-1089 to schedule a free pick-up and removal. (10/5/17)
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Amr Asran (Liberty) and Matthew Snyder (Northampton) represented BAVTS at the Greater Lehigh Valley Automotive Dealers Association Automotive Technology competition. Amr and Matt competed against students from 4 other local CTC schools and placed 1st. They won full ride scholarships to Universal Technical Institute and 50% scholarships to Northampton Community College. Amr and Matt will be representing BAVTS and GLVADA at the National Automotive Dealers Association competition in New York City April 17th -19th. 1st BAVTS 2nd Carbon County Vo-Tech 3rd Hunterdon County Poly-Tech Others Competing: Lehigh Career and Technical Institute & Career Institute of Technology 44
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Carbon County – February 2017: Join the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corp. for a special luncheon at Macaluso’s Restaurant featuring a presentation on “Staying Active and Bone Health” with Dr. Scott Sauer a Coordinated Health Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Scott Sauer is a Lehigh Valley native who attended Bethlehem Catholic High School and now serves as its Team Physician. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery. A specialist in all aspects of caring for the foot and ankle, including the treatment of athletes on the high school, college and professional level, and limb-saving procedures and arthritis. Dr. Sauer has had articles published in numerous orthopedic journals and books. He has done international service work, lectured physicians, taught medical students and residents, and has performed reconstructive procedures on underprivileged patients. Dr. Sauer sees patients at numerous Coordinated Health campuses including Lehighton.
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Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Cynthia Henninger of Salorsburg, PA are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole LeeAnn to Adam Flanagan son of Kathleen & Richard Flanagan all of Pittsburgh, PA. Nicole is a graduate of Point Park University of Pittsburgh and has earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. She is employed in Pittsburgh. Adam is also a graduate of Point Park University and has earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology. He has additionally completed his masters in History. He is also employed in Pittsburgh. Wedding plans are being implemented for November, 2017.
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Elmer, der fimf-sent Mann "Sold" greischt der Groier mit Iaut Verschtann‘. Verkaaft zu der Elmer, der fimf-sent Mann. Er macht all die Vendu vun weit un vun breet, Vun Aafang bis Ende beim Groier er schteht. Er kaaft Waggereder die gute un schlecht, En ganser Schkraep-haufe vun Eise un Blech. Geilsgscharr fer en Vaddel, 'siss drucke un darr, Paar Geeschel, zwee Waggesitz un ee Bockischparr. Der ganz Haufe Offerohr, 's hot niemands hawwe welle, 'Siss fimf Sent dewaert fer deheem schee uffsehtelle. Fuffzeh Fenseriggel, paar Bindel Fens-weier, Un so iwwerich Heife vun owwe ins Scheier. Noh Baxe vun Neggel un Hoke un Schrauwe, En Giesskann, as rint un en Kaschd‘ fer die Dauwe. Neie Schuh noch in Baxe, un hoch Scheierschtiwwel, Zehe Sent fer der Haufe un dazu blechne Kiwwel. Der Schtul, as nimmi schockelt, en gross
Gleederschank, Was will er damit, was fer en Gedank? Un was net verkaaft wott, der Groier er wees, Uff der Elmer seim Haufe un er wott net bees. Die Vendu nau iwwer, yeders laadt was er kann, Un der Letscht zu velosse iss der fimf-sent Mann. -Peter V. Fritsch Elmer, the five-cent man "Sold" yells the auctioneer loud and clear, Sold to Elmer, the five-cent Man. He (Elmer) goes to all the auctions far and wide, From the beginning to the end of the auction, he stands close to the auctioneer. He buys wagon wheels, the good and the bad; A big scrap pile of iron and tin. Horse harness for a quarter, it is dry and brittle; Some whips, two wagon seats and a buggy brake.
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New shoes, still in the boxes and high barn boots; Ten cents for a stack of tin buckets. The chair that no longer rocks, a big clothes wardrobe; What does he want with this; what is he thinking? Whatever doesn't sell, the auctioneer knows, Just put it on Elmer s pile, he won't get angry. The auction is now over, everyone is loading up, And the last one to leave will be the five-cent man. Der Henni „Hecke“ Messerschmidt Der Henni Hecke Messerschmidt Laaft draus uffs Land mit grosse Schtritt. Er is nau net en grosser Mann, Doch schafft er immer was er kann. Sei hochi Schtiwwel un roti Kapp, Waert er doch immer uff seim Tschab. Mit Hecke-petz un Seeg in Hand, Laaft er frieh mariyets draus uffs Land. Der Mauer un Leinfens butzt er uff; Uff Heife gehn die Heeke druff. Awwer gute Beem losst er sie schteh, Un Biere-schteck, no gebts noch meh. En ganzer Daag schafft er so fatt. Viel annre KalIs waer‘n mied un mott. Er is en Scheffer flink un fit, Sell is der Henni Messerschmidt! -Peter V. Fritsch Henny “Hecke” Messerschmidt Henny “Brush 'n Branches” Messerschmidt Walks about the land with great stride. Now, he is not a tall man, But is always working what he can. His high boots and red cap, He always wears on the job. With a pruner and saw in hand, He walks early in the morning over the land. The stone walls and fence lines he clears off, MARCH 2, 2017 || townandcountrygazette.com
And puts the branches and debris on piles. But he lets the good (hardwood) trees stand, As well as berry plants, that will produce fruit. He will work steadily a whole day; Many other guys would become weak and tired. He is a worker, agile and fit, That is Henny Messerschmidt. [Peter V. Fritsch (1945 – 2015) lived his entire life in Longswamp Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. A very dedicated instructor, Fritsch taught art classes in the Reading Public Schools for thirty-three years and later taught PA German history and culture at Ursinus College for eight years. Outside the classroom, Fritsch channeled his creative energies in the preservation and promotion of the PA Dutch folkways and dialect. He accompanied his father around the neighborhood for the traditional recital of the Neiyaahrs-winsch (New Year’s wish) and continued the tradition himself upon his father’s passing. As a member of a folk band, he played the hammer dulcimer, a traditional German instrument, and sang Dutch songs. But Fritsch is probably know more for his folk art of scissors cutting, Scherenschnitte, and his Dutch poetry. He published "Pennsylvania Dutch Halloween Scherenschnitte," a book of Halloween paper cuttings accompanied by poems in the Dialect with English translations, and „Der Haahne Greht“ (“The Rooster Crows”), likewise containing Scherenschnitte and Dutch poems with the English following. The latter book was the source of the two poems here, and while they depict characters he knew, they also provide insight into the culture of the rural Dutch of his Berks County area and indeed of those living in surrounding regions as well.]
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