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7 Great Tips Early Spring Gardening submitted by ABIGAIL TURNER

There may be no greater satisfaction to a gardening aficionado than watching your spring garden bloom. Sitting back on your lawn and watching your garden shine with a natural and beautiful array of planet life can be a relaxing and stress-relieving process. There is a certain skill behind creating and caring for the perfect spring garden that requires patience, love, and attention to detail. That hard work is what makes the finished product so rewarding and fulfilling. Whether you are planning your first garden or have been watching tomatoes ripen every spring for as long as you can remember, getting your garden off to a solid start is one of the most important things you can do to ensure success. Here is a quick list of 7 tips for great spring gardening. 1) Get your soil ready: Preparing your soil for a spring garden should be done as early as possible. The main process is tilling your garden area around 8 to 12 inches Continued on page 4

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7 Great Tips Continued from page 3

beneath the surface and removing any rocks or debris. The next major step is to add organic matter and fertilizer. One thing you want to avoid is tilling when your soil is too wet. The extra water will hinder plant growth. 2) Weeding your yard: Weeds can be a pesky thorn in your side— especially if you let them run wild for most of the winter. Wedding is the boring and tedious work of caring for a garden, but it must be done. Start early, and do a little at a time so you won’t tire yourself out. 3) Fertilize your garden with coffee grounds: During the winter, you may have moved some of your shrubs to indoor planters – now’s the time to move them back out again! Using coffee grounds to prep your soil is a great way to save a little money and be a bit more ‘green’ in the process. The grounds are filled with nitrogen, a mineral that aids in vegetable and plant growth. Simply add them to your compost pile or directly into the soil itself. 4) Use cooking water on your plants: Watering your plants using left over cooking water is another great way to add a nutrient boost

with the vitamins and minerals left behind after you have boiled some pasta, vegetables, or potatoes. Just be sure to let the water cool down before you feed it to your plants. 5) Use chamomile tea to ward off plant infections: Watering your plants with chamomile tea is a great way to help ward off bacterial and fungal infections that come with springtime. Spraying your plants with a chamomile tea mix a few times a week will help stop your seedling from damping off. 6) Plant egg shells along with your vegetables: Throwing some eggshells in the same hole that you will be planting your vegetables in help your plants avoid “blossom end rot” which is often cause by a calcium deficiency. Just be sure to grind up the egg shells as much as possible. 7) Garden at night: Many gardening experts believe that planting at night will help your garden grow faster and stronger than by planting during the day. Planting at night also maximized your water usage. Just be sure that you have the proper lighting to see what you are doing. Since the cold of the winter months might not have completely passed, you should probably wear a sweater, too!

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St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus April Blood Drive The St. Nicholas Parish Knights of Columbus Council 16656, in partnership with the Miller Keystone Blood Center will be sponsoring a Blood Drive at the St. Nicholas Parish Social Hall, 1152 Oak Road, Walnutport PA. on April 6th from 10 am until 1 pm. Over this harsh winter, Miller Keystone Blood Center has had to cancel over 75 blood drives, leading to a loss of more than 1100 donations. Please help close the gap on this deficit by supporting the Knights April Blood Drive. Today, 80 percent of blood drives occur in partnership with high schools, businesses, places of worship and community organizations like the Knights of Columbus. In 2010, Knights-organized blood drives obtained nearly 414,000 donations. There’s no end to the benefits of donating blood for those who need it. According to the American Red Cross, one donation can save as many as three lives, and someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. A 2008 study (JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Volume 100, Issue 8, 16 April 2008, Pages 572–579) found a small decrease in the risk of certain

cancers in people who regularly donated blood. These included cancers that are linked to high iron levels, including cancer of the liver, colon, lung, esophagus and stomach. By donating blood, you’ll also receive a free health checkup. In order to give blood, you’re required to undergo a health screening. A trained staff member performs this checkup. They’ll check your pulse, blood pressure, body temperature and hemoglobin levels. This free mini-physical can offer excellent insight into your health. It can effectively detect problems that could indicate an underlying medical condition or risk factors for certain diseases. Please come out and support your community by donating blood at the April Blood Drive. See https://www.giveapint.org/ for more information.

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Indianland Garden Club submitted by Lynn LaBarre

The Club met for the first time on March 12th. 24 members and guests spent the evening creating stakes to use in their flower and vegetable gardens. Lunchbox Red Pepper seeds were distributed with instructions on how to plant. The peppers will be judged at the September 10th meeting. Members created spring arrangements in 3 categories and specimens included house plants and herbs. Due to the snow cover, there were only a few snow drops for display. We can blame the groundhog for that! The Garden Club will meet next on April 9th at

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News submitted by Ruth Hall Kent

Spring has Sprung... finally! The Lehigh Township Historical Society is gearing up for our spring and summer events. Check out the ad in this issue for our next fundraiser event on April 7th and stay tuned for another announcement for the end of April. If you like fishing, look for more information on our Facebook page and website. Thank you to those who came out to support the Miller Family Fundraiser hosted by Blue Mountain Family Drive-In on February 18th. The 50/50 drawing held at the event was run by the Lehigh Township Historical Society and was a huge success. Proceeds

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of the 50/50 were split between one lucky winner and the Miller Family. If you have spare time and are interested in Lehigh Township history and preserving the past, please consider joining our Volunteer Team. We have a work session every Tuesday morning from 9 am to Noon during which we process incoming items, do filing, cleaning, maintenance and other odds and ends. If you can give us a few hours each week it will be time well spent! Please give us a call at 610440-0151 or just stop in on a Tuesday morning ready to help!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 13 • 9am-11am, free community Breakfast with Easter Bunny and Egg hunt, Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd, New Tripoli, pancakes, waffles, egg casseroles, sausages, creamed chipped beef, coffee, tea, juice, glutenfree options available, call Wanda for info 610-842-4781, bring your camera, pictures available with bunny. MONDAYS • 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 10

teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult AlAnon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 570-730-8601. WEDNESDAYS • 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. 610-826-4962. • Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m. • Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172. • Carbon County Art League,meet the second Wednesday each month at 6:00 PM at The Seventh Moon Wellness Spa, Lower level, 701 Bridge Street, Lehighton, Pa 18235 Phone: 610-730-3163 • The overdose support group will be held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CarbonMonroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol. 428 South 7th St. Lehighton, PA. Contact Carolee @ 610-377-5177. Free support for anyone impacted by an overdose. • TOPS, New Night, Zion U.C.C., Lehighton. 4:30 p.m. 610-8522136. THURSDAYS • Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Grange 610-769-7570. • Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd and 4th), 5 to 7 p.m. 610-262-2077. • Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country

Club, 6:15 p.m. 484-951-2468. • Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s U.C.C. in Palmerton, 7 to 8 p.m. 570-861-4928. • American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7 p.m. FMI 610-760-1642. • PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown, 7 p.m. 610-767-7140. • Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at Diamond Fire Company Social Hall. 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. • SATURDAYS • Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.), 10 a.m. • Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, noon to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. 610-760-9009. • SHEPHERDSCHAPEL.COM students have Saturday evening Bible study on a teleconference line with focus on current events in prophecy. Call 610-759-0293. 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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10 Fun Facts About Spring Source: https://www.tcicapital.com/tci-insights/10-fun-facts-about-spring/

March 20th is the first day of spring. For many of us, the change from winter to spring delivers a much-needed break from cold, snowy days. For others, spring represents a time of great change and new beginnings. In honor of the changing season, here are 10 fun facts to get you excited for spring. 10 Fun Facts About Spring 1. The earliest known use of the term “spring cleaning” was in 1857. 2. We’ve used the word “spring” for the season since the 16th century. 3. The first day of spring is called the vernal equinox. 4. The first spring flowers are usually daffodils, dandelions, lilies, tulips, iris and lilacs. 5. Spring fever isn’t just a saying – experts say the body’s makeup changes due to different diets, hormone production and temperature. 6. There’s more daylight during spring because the earth’s axis tilts toward the sun at this time of the year. 7. “Tornado Alley” is at its most active state during the spring.

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8. Hurricane season begins in late spring. 9. On the first day of spring, the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart everywhere on earth. 10. If you stand at the equator on the first day of spring, you’ll see the sun pass directly over-head. This happens only twice a year – the first day of spring and the first day of autumn.

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Car show - Entry $20.00 The first 200 pre-registered cars will receive a Special Dash Plaque remembering the Millers. Motorcycle ride is $20.00. Looking for vendors and direct sales 20x20 space is $20.00 must provide own table. MARCH 21, 2019 || townandcountrygazette.com

First Day of Spring 2019: The Spring Equinox Celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the Start of Spring! By Catherine Boeckmann https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-spring-vernal-equinox#

The spring equinox (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox) falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy our spring equinox facts, folklore, photos, and more! WHEN IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING? Spring begins with the vernal equinox, which always occurs on March 19, 20, or 21. Year Spring Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) 2019 Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 P.M. EDT 2020 Thursday, March 19, at 11:49 P.M. EDT 2021 Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 A.M. EDT A FULL MOON ON THE EQUINOX For the first time in nearly 40 years, the spring equinox will occur on the same day as March’s Full Worm Moon. The last time that these two events landed on the same date was on March 20, 1981, though they did come close again in March 2000, separated by a span of only four hours. But that’s not all: March’s full Moon will also be

a supermoon, meaning that it will be slightly larger and brighter than most of the other full Moons this year. WHAT DOES THE EQUINOX MEAN? The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night). On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets. WHAT HAPPENS ON THE MARCH EQUINOX? On the March Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator from south to north. It’s called the “celestial equator” because it’s an imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator. If you were standing on the equator, the Sun would pass directly overhead on its way north. Equinoxes are the only two times a year that Sun only rises due east and sets due west for all of us on Earth! While the Sun passes overhead, the tilt of the

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Local Public Radio Hosts Local Attorney The Lehigh Valley Local Public Radio station, WAEB, recently hosted local attorney, Keith W. Strohl, Esquire of the Law Firm of Steckel and Stopp. The Show host was Gene Dickison, registered Investment Advisor and Owner of MTM Financial Group, LLC. Mr. Dickison invited Attorney Strohl to be a guest on his radio show entitled “More Than Money”. The purpose of the show was to discuss the Pennsylvania Filial Support law. The law, while dated, has seen a resurgence toward collection issues regarding nursing home care. In some cases, children are being held responsible for their parents’ nursing home care costs. Steckel and Stopp is a Law Firm with two Northern Lehigh offices, along with Parkland and Northampton offices as well. The Firm has been serving the needs of the Lehigh Valley area for over 70 years.

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Earth is zero relative to the Sun, which means that Earth’s axis neither points toward nor away from the Sun. (Note, however, that the Earth never orbits upright, but is always tilted on its axis by about 23.5 degrees.) After the Spring equinox, the Norther Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, which is why we start to get longer, sunnier days SPRING EQUINOX FAQS Q: IS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING ALWAYS MARCH 20? A: No, it’s not always March 20. And your answer also depends on your definition of the “first day of spring.” Both are accurate; they’re just from different perspectives. We’ll explain … Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, though our clock times reflect a different time zone. And, as mentioned above, this date only signals spring’s beginning in the Northern Hemisphere; it announces fall’s arrival in the Southern Hemisphere. Interestingly, due to time zone differences, there isn’t a March 21 equinox in mainland U.S. during the entire 21st century! Plus, we won’t see a March 21 in the world again until 2101. Meteorologically speaking, the official first day

of spring is March 1 (and the last is May 31). Weather scientists divide the year into quarters to make it easier to compare seasonal and monthly statistics from one year to the next. The meteorological seasons are based on annual temperature cycles rather than on the position of Earth in relation to the Sun, and they more closely follow the Gregorian calendar. Using the dates of the astronomical equinoxes and solstices for the seasons would present a statistical problem, as these dates can vary slightly each year. Q: ARE DAY AND NIGHT EQUAL ON THE EQUINOX? A: No, but they are close to equal. In reality, day Continued on page 16

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and night are not exactly equal at the equinox for two reasons: First, daytime begins the moment any part of the Sun is over the horizon, and it is not over until the last part of the Sun has set. If the Sun were to shrink to a starlike point and we lived in a world without air, the spring and fall equinoxes would truly have ‘equal nights.’ Q: ACCORDING TO FOLKLORE, YOU CAN STAND A RAW EGG ON END ON THE EQUINOX. IS THIS TRUE? A: Folklore or not, this egg trick sounded like fun to us. One spring, a few minutes before the vernal equinox, several Almanac editors tried this trick. For a full workday, 17 out of 24 eggs stood standing. Three days later, we tried this trick again and found similar results. Perhaps 3 days after the equinox was still too near. Perhaps the equinox has nothing to do with it. Perhaps we just don’t like to take ourselves too seriously! Try this yourself and let us know what happens. Q: WHICH DAY HAS THE MOST SUNLIGHT IN NORTH AMERICA? A: The Summer or June Solstice is called the “longest” day of the year! The date of the longest

day actually varies between June 20 and June 22, depending on the year, and the local time zone. By “longest day,” we mean the day that gets the most daylight (versus darkness). HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE THE VERNAL EQUINOX? The vernal equinox signals new beginnings and nature’s renewal in the Northern Hemisphere! Many cultures celebrate spring festivals, like Easter and Passover. Observe nature around you! • Worms begin to emerge from the earth. In fact, the March Full Moon is called “The Full Worm Moon” for this reason. • Notice the arc of the Sun across the sky as it shifts toward the north. Birds are migrating northward, along with the path of the Sun. • Speaking of birds, did you know that the increasing sunlight is what triggers birds to sing? Cool, eh? Enjoy our Bird Songs page. • Trees, shrubs, and flowers are sensitive to temperature and day-length, too! Since ancient days, people have used them as indicators of when the weather is right for planting. For example: Blooming crocus are your cue to plant radishes, parsnips, and spinach. See more of nature’s signs. • Of course, the longer days bring warmer weather! Both we and the animals around us strip Continued on page 18

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off our clothes and heavy coats! • Ready, set, plant! March is time to start gardens and sow seeds in many regions. See the best planting dates according to your local frost dates or our Vegetable Gardening for Beginners guide for gardening tips! ANCIENT EQUINOX TRADITIONS: THE SNAKE OF SUNLIGHT Scientific explanation aside, our ancestors were more connected to the Sun than we are today. They observed its pathway across the sky; they tracked how the sunrise, sunset, and day length changed, using the Sun (and Moon) as a clock and calendar. There are many ancient sites that mark the equinoxes (and solstices). One of the most famous ancient Spring equinox celebrations was at Chichen Itza in Mexico. The Mayans built a huge pyramid around the year A.D. 1000. The play of the Sun’s light on it signals the beginning of the seasons. On the spring equinox, it looks like a huge snake is slithering down the steps. Mayans called this day “the return of the Sun serpent.” SPRING VERSE, QUOTES, AND SAYINGS Verse

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Spring has arrived – which means it’s time to get your home in tip-top shape. A good, deep spring clean-up is a tradition that not only promotes wellness by keeping your environment clean and organized; it also helps carry the fresh-start feeling brought on by a new year well into the summer. We’ve compiled some of the best DIY spring cleaning tips so you can deep clean your house and make it sparkle all year round. Spring cleaning tips 1. Remove water stains with lemon for a natural faucet fix This spring, make faucets clean and sparkly by rubbing a lemon half on the water stains. The citric acid helps remove hard water marks. Then, use the other half of the lemon for our next tip. 2. Clean your microwave by heating lemon juice and rinds in water Cut a lemon into halves, squeeze the juice into 1/2 cup of water and drop the rinds into the mixture. – Microwave for three minutes and let it stand for five minutes without opening the door. The trapped steam will loosen the grime, so you can wipe the microwave clean with less elbow grease. 3. Use white vinegar to beat shower head buildup Looking for more natural ways to clean your bathroom? Vinegar can dissolve the mineral deposits accumulate in showerheads over time, causing reduced pressure and water flow. Fill a plastic bag with white vinegar, secure it over the showerhead with a rubber band and leave it overnight to get rid of buildup. Just be sure to run the shower before you hop in, or you risk smelling like vinegar all day. 4. Clean stainless steel sinks with baking soda Simply wet your sink and faucet, sprinkle baking soda, and scrub with a sponge. If you need more heavy-duty scrubbing power, add salt to the baking soda. 5. Use newspaper to clean dirty windows and mirrors Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar, 2 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of liquid soap into a spray bottle. Spray the mixture onto the glass and scrub with newspaper for a streak-free window or mirror. The ink acts as a mild abrasive and allows you to make use of old newspapers. 6. Organize your fridge and cabinets with rotating turntables Don’t limit rotating turntables and Lazy Susans Continued on page 22

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W: Use water-based cleaning solutions. S: Use dry-cleaning solvents. Do not saturate. Do not use water. S-W: Use water-based cleaners or dry-cleaning solvents. X: Use a vacuum or brush only. 13. Use a window squeegee to scrape pet hair from your carpet or rug The rubber edge of the squeegee is a great tool for gripping and removing pet hair from your rug. Use a firm grip and make sure to clean up the excess

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Slatington Public Library adds Name to Plaque The Slatington Public Library added the name of Donald D. Owens to the Louise Hallman Memorial Plaque. The addition occurred on March 12th, before the monthly library board meeting. A name is added to the plaque when friends and family donate one thousand dollars in honor or in memory of a loved one. Donald loved to read and he loved the library. He had severe arthritis and eye problems, but he would not let that stop him from visiting the library almost daily. He helped Doris Smith and Wanda, his wife, sell books at the monthly Diamond Flea Market to help the library’s finances. Donald was unable to get to library in the last months of his life, but Rosanne Pugh, the library’s director sent books and magazines home to him. He appreciated that immensely. The librarians were good friends to Donald through the years, and he appreciated their kindness. The addition of his name to this plaque will allow his spirit to reside in a place he loved.

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Each Wednesday during Lent will start with a fellowship meal at 5:45PM followed by the Service at 7PM, the series will be “Taking up Your Cross” the community is invited to share our meal and service. Christ’s Kids’ Club for kids ages 4-11 happens each Wednesday from 6PM – 7:30PM. Christ’s Kids’ Club will teach children Bible truths with object lessons, there will also be games and snacks. All children are welcome to participate. This is a free club. For more information contact Bethany at 814-937-5837. St. Peter’s monthly Family Fun Night will be on Friday March 23rd, at 6:30PM. The kids will be doing a painting project. All are welcome to attend. Helping Hands Community Center, a ministry of St. Peters UMC located at Main and Chestnut St. in Parryville continues to host Life tree Café each Saturday evening from 5pm-6pm. The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. The topic for March 23th will be “Family Do-Over”, and on March 30th “Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Abuse “.

As the community is invited to drop off good used clothing for the Redeemers Closet, we ask that the bags of clothing be placed in the Blue bin by the shed, not by the lower doors. If clothing is placed outside and gets wet it is no longer of use and is thrown away. We would like to thank all who contribute to this ministry. Regular Sunday activities include Sunday school held for all ages at 9am. Our Blended Worship service is at 10:00am. Youth group at 6PM and Communion is observed on the 1st Sunday of each month. Bible Study is held Monday mornings at 11am. Wednesday night Bible Study is at 6PM. Both Bible Study groups will be doing “Do you Believe?”They are just starting up so you still have time to participate. During Lent, Wednesday night Bible Study will be held on Thursdays at 6PM. Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, we are located at 7860 Center St. in Emerald you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610737-1450, or check us out on the internet at www. STPetersUMCEmerald.com.

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All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter. W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m. HA for all services and W & SS for Sunday mornings Bethany Wesleyan Church Lehighton, 610-767-1239 (N & SS children), (HA) W Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-428-6329 or 610-760-0795 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m. Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 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, 484-358-0649 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. facebook.com/christchurch@lowhill Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. (HA) Christ UCC Schoenersville 5050 Airport Rd Allentown PA 18109 610-264-9325 W 10:15 a.m. (HA) Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

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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) Union Worship 11 a.m., Faith Formation All Ages 9:45 Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Union Worship 8:30 a.m., Faith Formation All Ages 9:45 a.m.

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Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport 610-737-5390 (Pastor) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. Faith Wesleyan Church Route 309, Orefield (HA/N) 610-398-0172 W 9 & 10:45 a.m. SS 9 & 10:45 a.m. First U.C.C. Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m. Friedens U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-7099 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. God’s Missionary Church Lehighton, 570-249-4435 (HA) SS 9:30; W 10:30 & 7:00 Good Shepherd U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m. Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:15 a.m. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 1372 Washington Ave, Northampton, 610-262-3365 (HA) W Sun 10 a.m. Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) www.hopecherryville.org 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.

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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. Morgenland Union Church 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, PA 610-395-0067 W 9 a.m.& SS 9 a.m. http://www.morgenlandchurch.org Facebook: MorgenlandUnionChurch HA (handicap accessible) Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m. Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30 a.m. Northampton God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412, ngmc. church W 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. (HA) 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 Rev. William Campion Palmerton 610-826-2335 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m. (HA) www.shcpalmerton.org Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m. Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola, phone # 610-826-2577 (HA) W 11:30 a.m., Com. 1st Sun, 2nd Sun Fellowship 12:30 p.m. BS Thurs. 7 p.m. 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. John’s U.C.C. Laury's Station (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. St. John’s U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-5554 (HA/N) W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m. 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. 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) W 10 a.m., Com 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m., BS Mon. 11 a.m. & Wed 6 p.m. Christ’s Kids Club Wed 6 p.m. Family Fun Night 4th Fri 6:30 p.m 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

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9 a.m. The Church of God Palmerton, 610-826-4972 W 10:15 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Berlinsville, 484-408-5288 (HA) W 8:55 a.m., SS 10:05 a.m. Trinity E.C. Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.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 Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 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 - 9:15 a.m. 610-262-6636 Zion U.C.C. Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m. Zion’s Stone U.C.C. Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m.. SS 9 a.m.

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Emily Bachman The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Emily Bachman has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for September. Emily is the daughter of Ginger O’Donnell and Dean Bachman and lives in Slatington; she has two brothers, Jacob Bachman and Frank Bilder. Her activities include Drum Major and President of Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, County Band, President of Concert Choir, Women’s Choir, County Choir, and Treasurer of Debate. Emily is also part of the Emerging Health Professionals program through LCTI and Penn State. She has consecutively received High Honor Roll for all four years of high school. Emily enjoys snowboarding. Her future plans include attending college majoring in Criminology and pursuing a career as a medical malpractice attorney. Congratulations, Emily!

Let me start with a brief introduction of myself. I was born and raised in Lehigh Township. I graduated from Northampton High School. I am a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Board Officer of Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association, Sponsor of Lehigh Township Fire Company Sportsman’s Night, Sponsor of Lehigh Township Historical Society Fishing Derby, and Member of the American Legion. I’ve been a business owner for many years in the Township. As you can see, I am fully invested and committed to looking after the best interest of the residents that live here and raise their children here. If elected and you put your trust in me, I will make it my pledge to stand up for responsible spending and what is in the best interest for your residence. Thank You. Sincerely, David L Hess

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The Largest Indoor Garage Sale in the Lehigh Valley Set for March 23-24 is the BIGGEST EVER submitted by David Kerper

There are over 200 sellers at in one place at the Allentown Fairgrounds on March 23-24 for The Super Gigantic Garage Sale . Its Super, Its GIGANTIC. . . Its the Super Gigantic Garage Sale at the Allentown Fairgrounds, March 23-24. This annual indoor Spring garage sale now features over 200 sellers in one location. This one of kind Lehigh Valley Tradition has always offered a variety of new, used and cherished household items from cleared out attics, sheds, garages and storage units. Now with the addition of over 75 new sellers, there will be even more treasures and bargains from their storage center, shed, garage attics and several estate sales will be available for sale. The Sale occupies every square inch of the Agri-plex, located next to the Allentown Farmers Market on the grounds of the Allentown Fairgrounds. At the Super Gigantic Garage Sale, 200+ garage sale sellers will fill acres of space. Sellers pack their spaces for a bargain-hunting shopping experience like no other that starts on Saturday, March 23 at 8:00am. Before the sale reopens on Sunday, March 24, sellers restock with even more items, many at

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at the Diamond Fire Company, 110 Main Street, Walnutport Doors open at 4 p.m. Drawing starts promptly at 5:45 p.m. Kitchen will be open. Admission ticket cost $7.00 which includes 25 chances. Extra tickets for sale at the door. For advanced tickets, please call Iris at 610-767-8982 or the church at 610-767-5554.

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Kutztown University will host its second Human Library event on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rohrbach Library. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. It is a place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. Readers will have the opportunity to check out a human book to "read" for up to 20 minutes in a one-on-one setting or small group setting. The event is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue.Organized by the Rohrbach Library staff and the Office of Inclusion and Outreach, this Human Library will have a variety of books which include students, staff, and community members as well as "sequel books" from the first Human Library event.The Human Library, or "Menneskebiblioteket" as it is called in Danish, was developed in Copenhagen in the spring of 2000 as a project for Roskilde Festival by Ronni Abergel, his brother Dany, and colleagues Asma Mouna and Christoffer Erichsen. For more information about this unique event, please visit library.kutztown. edu/humanlibrary.

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Clear Aligners Are Popular Alternative To Metal Braces, But Myths Persist submitted by Miguel Casellas-Gil

Instead of traditional metal braces, more people are opting for the clear aligners on the market such as Invisalign, Candid Co., Byte and similar products, but plenty of myths and misconceptions surround them. “There are a lot of new clear aligner products hitting the market now, but many patients seem to be misinformed about them,” says Dr. Michael McCarthy, DMD, author of the new book The Smile of Your Dreams” (bhamorthodontics.com).“Patients should consult their orthodontist if they are confused about the issues concerning these devices.” Clear aligners are almost invisible, are used to help adjust teeth, and are often considered a good alternative to metal braces, Dr. McCarthy says. They are customized for each patient’s mouth to fit snugly and securely. “They can also be removed by the patient for sports and eating. They can be also be easily removed and put back in place for regular cleaning of the teeth and the aligner,” says Dr. McCarthy. The aligners, over time, will begin to move teeth

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both horizontally and vertically as needed, Dr. McCarthy says. Patients typically visit the orthodontist every eight to twelve weeks to receive new sets of aligners and to check on progress. Dr. McCarthy says some of the myths surrounding these products include:More expensive. One of the biggest misconceptions about these products is that they are more expensive than traditional braces. However, the cost is about the same. Not as effective as metal braces. Clear aligners work just as effectively as metal braces, even though they may not seem as sturdy, McCarthy says. However, more significant problems may require the metal braces. Insurance doesn’t cover it. Most insurance companies that cover metal braces will cover the clear aligners as well. Patient is too old. Braces and aligners will work well for people of almost all ages. Too much maintenance. Clear aligners require Continued on page 46

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about the same maintenance as traditional braces and may be even easier, since they can be taken out of the mouth for regular cleaning. There is no discomfort. People often think that because they are clear aligners and are not made of metal, they are a painless alternative. Since teeth are being shifted into a new position, it may not be a comfortable experience regardless of what type of braces are used. The clear aligners may not be as uncomfortable as traditional braces because of the absence of metal wires, but patients should expect some discomfort and gum soreness. Faster than metal braces. The teeth are slowly and slightly moving into position in very small increments, just as you would see with metal braces. Both types of braces take about the same amount of time. “I think the use of clear aligners will continue to increase as more people find out about the advantages,” McCarthy says. “But they aren’t right for everyone, and you should consult with your orthodontist to determine what type of treatment is best for you.” About Dr. Michael McCarthy

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It’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and that 80 percent of moderate to severe cases are undiagnosed. Also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS), the condition affects between 5 and 20 percent of adults and 10-20 percent of children. While many are familiar with some side effects – loud snoring, disturbed sleep, and daytime sleepiness – other related issues are talked about less, but can be quite severe. “The disruption of nasal breathing can affect digestion, brain function, mood, attention, growth, heart health, head pain, metabolism and much more,” says Dr. Edmund Lipskis (www.drlipskis. com), director of the Centre For Integrative Orthodontics and co-author with his wife, Dr. Lynn Lipskis, of Breathe, Sleep, Live, Smile: Integrative Treatments for TMJ/TMD, Sleep Apnea, Orthodontics. “But sleep apnea in children can be

treated at a young age. The symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, poor school performance, pseudo ADHD, and nighttime bed wetting.” Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a blocked airway prevents the body from getting the oxygen it needs. Breathing can stop for several seconds numerous times during the night. “This causes the brain to wake up so the sleeper can breathe,” Dr. Lipskis says. “People with OSA usually don’t remember every instance of waking up, but the result is fragmented sleep.” Dr. Lynn Lipskis adds that proper diagnosis, combined with advanced technology, can lead to successful treatment. She says there are more than 100 FDA-approved appliances for treating sleep apnea and proper selection is key to addressing the individual’s special needs. “For adults, that can mean therapy using an oral appliance,” she says. “For children, it can mean orthopedic orthodontics for airway development and correction.” The Lipskis team points out four of the lessdiscussed but serious side effects of sleep apnea: Depression. Depression is linked with OSA and works both ways.“That is, people who are depressed are more likely to develop OSA, and people with OSA are more likely to develop depression,” Dr. Lynn Lipskis says. “One study found that slightly less than half of people with OSA showed depressive symptoms. This is not so surprising, considering that restful sleep is so important for physical and mental health.” Chronic pain. As with depression, chronic pain may be a cause of, or may be caused by, OSA. A study found that over half the people with OSA Continued on page 52

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GIRL OF THE MONTH

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Jamie Knerr The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Jamie Knerr has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for May. Jamie is the daughter of Debra and Paul Knerr and lives in Slatedale; she has two older sisters Julie and Jennifer who have completed or are continuing their education in college. Her activities include President of NLHS Student Council and editor-in-chief of the high school newspaper. Jamie is also a member of National Honor Society and SADD. She is also enrolled in the Cosmetology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute and has recently completed 1,250 hours of training needed to obtain the state license. Jamie is in the process of applying to take the state exam to be recognized as a licensed cosmetologist. She was named captain of the Class of 2019 All-Pro Team at Northern Lehigh. For three years, she has been named a Student of the Month at LCTI. Her future plans include attending a four year college to obtain a degree in Business/Communications. Congratulations, Jamie!

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had chronic widespread pain and that the risk was higher in women than in men. Hormone disruption. Sleep is a critical time for the body to regulate hormones.“An important one to note is the growth hormone HGH, which is produced during Stage 3 sleep,” Lipskis says. “It helps with cell reproduction, cell regeneration, and metabolism. If Stage III sleep is cut short, or never reached, HGH can’t perform its job. So rather than repairing itself during sleep, the body continues to break down.” Nocturia. This is the frequent need to urinate at night. “People with OSA are more likely to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom,” Dr. Edmund Lipskis says.“That’s because it affects the release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which prevents fluid from filling the bladder and prevents the need to urinate during the night. When ADH can’t do what it’s supposed to, the bladder fills and the urge to urinate appears. This is yet another way that OSA disturbs proper bodily functions and compounds disordered sleep.” “If you suffer from OSA or suspect you do, have a sleep study done, which includes a diagnosis by a medical physician,” Dr. Lynn Lipskis says. “This is the only way to correctly diagnose OSA or other sleep disorders. OSA should be treated as a serious medical condition because the consequences go far beyond daytime fatigue.” About Dr. Edmund Lipskis, DDS, MS and Dr. Lynn Lipskis, DDS Dr. Edmund Lipskis (www.drlipskis.com) is the director of The Centre for Integrative Orthodontics and co-author, with his wife, Dr. Lynn Lipskis, of Breathe, Sleep, Live, Smile: Integrative Treatments for TMJ/TMD, Sleep Apnea, Orthodontics. He is a Master Senior Instructor in the International Board of Orthodontics and board-certified by the

International Board of Orthodontics and the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. Co-founder of St. Charles Family Dentistry Ltd. and the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Chicago, he has lectured internationally on phase-two treatment (via orthodontics) of chronic-pain individuals and airway-focused orthodontics. Dr. Lynn Lipskis (www.drlipskis.com), a graduate of Loyola University School of Dentistry, is director of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre. She co-founded St. Charles Family Dentistry Ltd. with her husband, with whom she has practiced dentistry for 30 years. She was a clinical instructor in pediatric dentistry at Loyola University School of Dentistry until it closed in 1993. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Since 2011, she has concentrated her professional attention on the practice of dental sleep medicine and the treatment of TMJ and chronic pain. The Lipskis’ host a doctors’ course on airway-focused orthodontics on an annual basis.

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