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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Off the Shelf........................................ Pg. 18 Coloring Page..................................... Pg. 22 Touch of Dutch.................................... Pg. 26 Puzzle.................................................. Pg. 35 Word Search....................................... Pg. 36 Sudoku................................................ Pg. 39 Classifieds........................................... Pg. 41 Pets...................................................... Pg. 43 Laugh out SOCIAL Loud.................................. Pg. 52 BASKET

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Happy Mother’s Day!

By John Hall, Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

It’s time for Mother’s Day 2021 and it’s almost time to go camping. Those are the two key things we are going to focus on in this issue.

To start, we want to wish all moms a wonderful Mother’s Day. We also want to give you some creative thoughts on how to celebrate Mother’s Day in 2021, when things are not quite yet back

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to normal. In addition to tips on what you can do this year for mom, including taking virtual tours of some of the world’s greatest gardens, you’ll also find some interesting fun-facts about Mother’s Day. Explore all of that in “How To: Celebrating Mother’s Day 2021.”

We are also going to take a look at camping and how it can make you and your kids, if you have kids, happier and healthier in “Six Healthy Reasons to Go Camping.”

In “Camping: Did You Know?” we will tell you some things that you may not know about camping – for instance, did you know Millennials go camping more than any other group? We’ll tell you why and also tell you about the most expensive camp you can travel to anywhere in the world. It might surprise you to learn that that camp just happens to be to our north and west in Vancouver, Canada.

Also on the camping front, we’re going to give you a glimpse into “camping like the rich and famous.” In addition to that most expensive camp up in Canada, there are other campgrounds around the world, including here in the U.S., that are quite different from the ones you and I visit during our annual camping adventures. Find out more – and be sure to check out the pictures – in “Camping Like the Rich and Famous.”

Although camping is a tremendously popular activity for millions of Americans, if you’re someone who still steers clear of it, you might find some comforting, and maybe perspective-changing information in “Camping Facts and Myths” later in the issue.

So please enjoy this issue of the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette, which you may also access at www.townandcountrygazette.com. And of course, if you find yourself celebrating Mother’s Day as a mom or otherwise, we hope you have a great, great day!

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Country Sunday with the Haas Family Submitted by Rick Kistler

Lehigh Furnace Sunday School has their annual "Country Sunday with the Haas Family" event during their normal 9:30 am service on Sunday May 16. It is located 1 mile west of Slatedale at 4476 Main St. Slatington. Everyone is welcome.

Farmers Market Vouchers Available for Seniors

Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Service employees will distribute Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers to eligible senior citizens through mail while supplies last. The vouchers are available to Lehigh County residents 60 years or older whose total gross household income is within the income guidelines: $23,828 for a one-person household and $32,227 for a twoperson household. To qualify you must be 60 or older (or turn 60 by 12/31/21) and meet the household income guidelines.

A one-person household is eligible to receive four $6 vouchers and a two-person household

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eight $6 vouchers one time only. A list of local farmers markets where the vouchers may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables can be found at www.pafmnp.org. This program does not include seniors who are living in nursing home facilities, convents, or residential facilities where meals are provided. The vouchers will not be accepted at grocery stores and must be used by November 30, 2021.

Farmers Market Vouchers will be mailed this year. You may complete the application form that is located on the agency website at www. lehighcouny.org on the Aging and Adult Services page and email or mail it to the office. You may also email agingandadult@lehighcounty.org for an application or call 610-782-3200 to request an application be mailed to you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Cindy Holobusky - 62 on May 5 Erma Green - 95 on May 2 Doris Koenig - 83 on April 19 Matthew Rabenold - on 40 April 24 Taryn Kemmerer - on 24 May 2 Sean Spillane - 8 on May 14

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SWC Arts Contest Winners 2021 The Woman’s Club of Slatington is proud to announce the winners of its 2021 Arts Contest (Winners are listed in order for first, second, and third place.).

Coloring Preschool: Ethan Lengel Kindergarten, Grade 1: Heidi Werner, Robert Kromer, Mario Santiago-Cordon Grade 2: Isabel Brown, Jordan Rehrig, Camryn Scheffner Photography Grades 3 to 6: Andrew Mohrey, Andi Szwast, McKenzie Chruscial Grades 7 to 9: Delaney Szwast, Delia Winas Non-Member: Michael and Louise Corrente, Sheila Winas Member: Hali Kuntz Two-Dimensional Art Grades 3 to 6: Mya DeSousa, Catherine Herr, Colton Mohrey Grades 7 to 9: Delia Winas, Delaney Szwast, Aiden Sell Grades 10 to 12: Owen Levan-Uhler Non-Member: Michael Corrente, Susan Cervin

Member: Debbie Barhight Three-Dimensional Art Grades 3 to 6: Luis rivera, Canon Morrow, Mya Lengel Non-Member: Craig Wetzel, David Altrichter Fiber Art Grades 3 to 6: Elaina Ray Non-Member: Lynn Heimbach Member: Louise Bechtel, Debbie Barhight A total of 77 entries were part of this year’s event.

All art work will remain on display at the Slatington Public Library until April 30 and can be viewed by visiting the library during its regular hours.

Art work can also be seen virtually by using the viewing link which can be found on the Facebook page of the Woman’s Club of Slatington as well as the website of the Slatington Public Library (www.slatingtonlibrary.org).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

David Buskirk - 64 on April 29 Davey Mack - 67 on April 16 Lucas Gulich - 3 on May 16

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Monday morning Bible Study meets at 11am.

The Monday evening Bible Study at 6:30pm. The topic for both studies is “The 12 Women of the Bible,” please contact Pastor Bill Ito ensure materials will be available. As with all activities of the church the Bible studies are open to all.

There is no cost for the book, but donations are accepted.

We are still looking for you to come and join us.!

All youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to attend an evening of fellowship, activities, and Biblical lessons. Meetings are held on Monday evening from 6-7PM. They are currently studying “Rooted in Christ”. For more information, please contact Kristin at 484-550-2578. The group will meet at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale.

We are once again handing out food boxes to those in need. Please check out the church and Pastor Bill’s Facebook pages for dates. Pickups are at the Northern Lehigh Food bank usually on a Tuesday from 10am till gone. On Sundays, a time of Bible study/Sunday school will be at 9am, followed by the service at 10am. All persons entering the Sanctuary will do so by the ramp entrance, upon entering you will be asked to use hand sanitizer (provided) and wear a mask.

Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month with the use of pre-packaged elements.

As many of you are unable or not comfortable meeting in-person please remember you can still view the service online. “Youth talks” with Kristin is currently being replaced with the in-person meeting of the youth group. On Friday afternoon @ 4PM join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with

Kids, and “Trail Talks” with Pastor Bill, Monday thru Thursday. These can all be viewed on https:// www.com/stpeterschurch18080.

Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is once again open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. This month’s date is May 15th.

We are limiting the number of persons in the building at one time and masks are also required.

Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing.

Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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

If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available.

Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check us out at https://www. com/stpeterschurch18080.

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Adam Sorber and Blue Mountain Vineyards will kick-off Northern Lehigh Rec.’s Wednesday UnWind series at the D& L Slatington Trailhead on Wednesday, June 9th. From 6:00 until 8:00 pm, people will be able to sample some of Blue Mountain’s popular wines and purchase bottles while listening to the music of crowd favorite, Adam Sorber. Physical distancing will be required as will face masks.

Adam Sorber sings and plays a variety of instruments, including pedal steel guitar, banjo and guitar. Adam also plays with the popular country band, Tommy Guns Band.

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many awards. They have been honored to pour their wines at the Presidential Summit and the Republican National Convention and in in 2002 were identified by USA Today as one pf the top three wineries in the state of Pennsylvania.

Diggity Dogs, the concert’s sponsor, will be open at the trailhead during the program and offering a variety of dinner options.

Wednesday UnWine’d will continue on alternating Wednesdays throughout the summer and into September: June 9th - Adam Sorber and Blue Mountain Vineyards June 23rd - Jeni Hackett and Sleepy Cat Urban Winery.

July 14th - Steve Brosky and Wine & More on First July 28th - Mike Pilgermayer and Blue Mountain August 11th - Eliza Rush and Sleepy Cat August 25th - Tim Harkal and Wine & More September 8th - Jordan White and Blue Mountain September 22nd - Adam Sorber & Sleepy Cat For more information on this program or any of NLRA’s many program offerings, check the NLRA website, www.northernlehighrec.org, or Facebook page.

Free Plant Event submited by Sharon Stehly

Free Plant Event will be held on Saturday, May 15, from 9:00am to 12 noon in the parking lot at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington. The plants will be annuals, perennials, tropical, and vegetables. Come and take a plant.

This event is open to the community. Invite a friend or neighbor so they also mat enjoy growing plants.

Plants will be labeled and come with instructions on how to care for the plant. Any donations from the plant event will go towards the youth going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in 2022. Masks please.

CORRECTION: In our recent profile of Mint Construction we incorrectly stated that Patrice Hunsicker was a former Boro Council Member for Walnutport – that was an error. Patrice Hunsicker is currently a Boro Council Member for Walnutport, and not only that, Hunsicker is running for re-election to that position in the upcoming Boro Council election on May 18. We want to apologize to Patrice Hunsicker and our readers for any confusion.

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My dad served in the US Navy on the USS Sumner and my brother is currently a Chief with the US Navy. I am married for almost 4 years to my husband Aaron Schoch who works for Franklin Township Public Works. Part of my family also included two German Shepherds, both who were rescues.

Since working at my current job and my previous employment I am very familiar with the emergency services aspect of the Mayor's job and I am very passionate about establishing a great relationship with the residents and public servants in the borough. I grew up my whole life in this area and Slatington borough is a beautiful town filled with great citizens who care a great deal for the town. I am also the Vice President with the Ladies Auxiliary Slatington Legion Post #16 and spend many hours volunteering my time for the Veterans in the area.

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How To: Celebrating Mother’s Day 2021 SOURCE: Various

Even though there are parts of life that are somewhat back to normal, your typical Mother's Day celebration – Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch, a spa day, or that long-awaited in-person visit – still may not be a real option this year. So what’s the “how to” for celebrating Mother’s Day in 2021? If you want to go beyond a simple and expected Mother’s Day card or Mother’s Day gift, there are tons of creative ways you can connect with Mom or Grandma at home. A phone call is sure to brighten her day; a video call is even better.

Or how about a virtual happy hour where you and your siblings all toast Mom with “mom”-osas?

If Mom loves to garden, some of the world's best garden tours are available to enjoy with everyone sitting on their sofas. You can find links to them online, but for instance, you can make a visit to Claude Monet’s garden at Giverny, France via this link: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=rjWx2WNXFF4. In the last decades of

his life, Monet’s garden was his primary “subject” for painting.

Other Options Another option is to take a virtual painting class.

Even the little ones – from toddlers and preschoolers to elementary aged kids – can get in on the action with their own masterpieces.

No matter what you do, you can take heart in the fact that your Mom will find joy in feeling appreciated and loved. Here are some other things you can do with your Mom on Mother's Day to make her special day the best and most memorable it can be.

Cook a Family Recipe / Every family has a recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation. Celebrate Mother's Day by teaching the little ones in the family the secrets to making Aunt Sissy's famous lemon cake or Grandma's prize-winning chocolate pie. It’s a fun exercise and of course, then everyone gets a piece of cake or pie.

Make a Mom Playlist / Songwriters have long been writing touching lyrics about mothers. Make her a playlist of the best Mother’s Day songs to remind her just how much you appreciate her. Just do an online search for “songs about mothers” to

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get some great ideas.

Mother’s Day Facts • More calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year – approximately 122 million calls!

• The most popular gift for Mother's Day is the greeting card; every Mother's Day there are approximately 152 million Mother's Day cards sent.

• Mother's Day is the third highest-selling day for flowers and plants after Christmas and Hanukkah; almost one quarter of all flowers purchased throughout the year are bought for Mother's Day. • One of the earliest Mother's Day celebrations was in Ancient Greece. The Greek would have spring celebrations in honor of Rhea, the goddess of fertility, motherhood, and generation.

• Some countries still observe ancient festivals honoring mothers. In India, people celebrate Durga-puja, a festival that pays homage to the mother goddess, Durga. The festival is a ten-day event that takes place around September or October.

From Thailand to Germany, Mother's Day is celebrated all over the world.

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Six Healthy Reasons to Go Camping SOURCE: big4.com.au

We all know camping is fun and helps us connect with loved ones and nature. But that’s just the start. Here are six solid reasons why camping is good for your health.

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There is plenty of research that suggests tackling new challenges and experiences can keep our brains healthy, as they force us to think for ourselves. Better yet, they can enhance selfconfidence, growth, and happiness, too.

2. Camping is great for children’s education / Camping can have very positive impacts on children’s development.

With camping, children are introduced to a whole new world and in the process they develop new abilities to overcome problems and challenges.

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3. Camping can help you sleep better / Research from the University of Colorado Boulder found that camping can reset our biological clocks and that can help us sleep better.

Receiving adequate sleep has long been touted as critical to our overall health and wellbeing.

Camping can help reset our sleep pattern and in turn, improve our moods.

4. Camping increases your vitamin D intake / Going camping often means more time in the sun

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and that means we take in extra vitamin D, which has been linked to mental health benefits including improved moods.

There is one caveat however, direct sun exposure should be taken in moderation and adequate protection should be used to minimize the risk of skin cancer.

5. Camping can lead to increased exercise / If your daily routine involves long periods of sitting down, chances are your opportunities to exercise are limited. One solution? Go camping.

While camping, you will likely explore new surroundings walking, cycling or kayaking. This increased exercise has been well-documented as having a range of physical and mental benefits including combatting health problems and disease and improving mood and energy levels.

6. Camping makes you happier / Camping goes a long way to improving your mood. It all has to do with serotonin, that wonderful chemical our body produces that helps to make us happy.

We’ve already touched on some factors that help the body create serotonin: more sunlight, more oxygen, and increased physical activity. And when you’re camping, you’re likely to tick all these boxes.

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Soup choices (quart-size) are: Amish Chicken Corn Chowder ($6.00 each); Manhattan Clam Chowder ($7.00 each); and Baked Stuffed Potato Soup ($6.00 each).

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Camping Facts and Myths SOURCE: puretravel.com

When the winter season ends, the days get longer and soon it’s the start of summer. We’re not quite there yet, but we are getting close. At this time of year the weather becomes more inviting and the smells of campfires, earth and trees begin drawing people to outdoor camping.

There is really nothing better than sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and enjoying quality time with friends and family and yet, some people steer clear of it. If you steer clear of camping, here are a few myths and facts about camping you might find interesting.

Fact – You Get Closer to Nature Camping is one of the best ways to get closer to nature. It helps us get in touch with our primitive instincts and teaches us to survive with less.

Because we spend so much time indoors, camping helps us reconnect with the natural world around us.

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Myth – Camping Is Expensive You can always plan your camping trips according to your budget, from the gear to your destination. Instead of going to a private or exotic campground, head to a nearby state or national park, where you can find campsites, some with cabins. Some of the parks are so close to home you can easily visit over a weekend.

In terms of the gear, you can buy durable and essential camping gear at affordable rates to suit any budget. It is now also possible to rent your camping gear. To get an idea of rental cost, which could be a great way to go if you’re a first-time camper, check in with a local or online camping retailer.

Fact – You Learn New Skills Living outdoors is an opportunity to test your survival skills and learn how well you can live with fewer things. A camping trip teaches you how to build a fire, protect yourself from mosquitoes, bugs and other insects and more. You will also learn how to appreciate nature’s beauty,

cook outdoors and work hard setting up your tent, starting and tending the fire and cleaning your campsite.

Myth – You Need To Be Experienced Everyone starts as a beginner when they try something new. So, it is not necessary for you to be an experienced camper to go for a camping trip, but there are some basic things a first-timer should know: • Become familiar with your camping gear before you actually use it on your first adventure.

• When choosing your tent, space and comfort should be your priority.

• Make a checklist of your camping gear and then check each item off the list as it’s packed.

Campground Etiquette Finally, it is very important to observe campground rules. That includes respecting quiet hours, using low lights and avoiding cutting through anyone’s campsite. For your specific campsite, always keep it clean and put out your fire before going to bed or any time you are leaving the campsite.

There are many campgrounds throughout our region. You can do this!

ATTORNEY JOINS FIRM AS ASSOCIATE The law firm of Steckel and Stopp with offices at Slatington, Schnecksville, Northampton and an affiliated office in Bethlehem is pleased to announce that Tristan K. Luengen, Esquire has joined the Firm as an associate attorney.

Attorney Luengen graduated from Parkland High School and attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Business Administration and minored in Philosophy.

Attorney Luengen earned his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University School of Law. Attorney Luengen is a resident of Allentown and has an interest in the practice areas of Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Formation. He looks forward to serving the community.

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

Slatington Library is still open to the public. The option of curbside delivery is still available. There will be limited use of the computers. Library hours are still shortened, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-5, Tuesday 9-3 and Sat. 8-Noon. FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN. There is still time to participate in the Slatington Library Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Greater Northern Lehigh chapter of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The last day to enter is May 8th. Find and solve 15 clues that are scattered throughout the library. A $5.00 donation will give you a chance at one of 3 prizes. You can also play for free. All proceeds will be given to the library.

Treasure maps can be picked up at the library or found online for you to print at www.lehighvalley chamber.org/greaternorthernlehigh.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Donald Owens Reading Incentive Program. The winners will be listed in the next Gazette.

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wish to thank everyone who participated in the 2021 Art Contest. The entries and the announcement of the winners can be seen on the library’s facebook page and web site as well as the Woman’s Club facebook page. We have one correction to the video announcement. 1st place in 2-dim. Art, grades 3-6 went to Mya DeSousa. Please stop by the library and pick-up your art work.

The Slatington Library Book Club is now reading “The secret life of bees” by Sue Monk Kidd. The book club will meet on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm. via Zoom. Copies of this title are available at the library. Contact the library if you wish to join in.

Remember to check out the links on the library’s web page. You can connect for free to: Power library, Rosetta Stone, Brainfuse, NoveList and ComicsPlus, e-books and audiobooks, Heritage Quest, Ancestry (in library use only),Lawdepot and Newspapers (Morning Call). All you need is a library card.

Data base of the month: Rosetta Stone: Do you want to learn a new language? Rosetta Stone Library Solution offers your library the first level of Rosetta Stone courses for 30 different languages. It allows you to choose between 7 different combinations of focus involving reading, writing and speaking the language.

You can sign-up for a library card in our online catalog and select e-books and audio books from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. Both links are on our web page.

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Camping: Did You Know?

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Did you know that tents are the most popular type of shelter when people go camping? Or that the average camper age is 35 years old? Now, you might have figured that tents were the most popular shelter type – used by 69% of campers, but did you think 35 was the average age, or did you think younger (or did you think older)? Here are some other interesting “did you know?” facts about camping.

The Numbers There are 13,000 vehicle accessible campgrounds in the United States and Canada. In the United States alone, approximately 40 million people go camping every year and 2.7 nights is the average length of camping trips for tent campers. The average trip for an RV camper is 3.5 nights.

In the United States, on average, campers take 3.8 trips per year. They drive 146 miles to their destinations and set up camp about 1/4 mile from their cars. Approximately 42% of campers in the United States choose to camp at state park campgrounds.

Campers spend an average $128.26 on their first camping trip. Around 68% of adult campers in the United States are married or living with a partner, which suggests that camping is a family activity.

Up In Canada Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Vancouver Island, Canada, is the world’s most expensive luxury camping experience. A single night costs $3,900. The camp can only be accessed by a 30-minute boat ride or by taking the scenic route, a 45-minute private charter plane.

There are no televisions or phones at the resort.

The goal is for the camp’s guests to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and really be entertained by the great outdoors. Each tent has everything a person would need to create their very own outdoor adventure. In addition to scuba gear, fishing poles, and horseback riding equipment, the rooms are decked out with massage chairs, hot tubs, and saunas.

The camp offers tons of activities including yoga classes, horseback riding, kayaking, whale watching, bear watching, hot spring swimming, archery, rifle shooting, zip-lines and much more.

However, one of the most popular activities is a hiking and fishing expedition aided by helicopter to ensure the guests can plunge deep into the wilderness.

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Other Surprising Facts • Millennials go camping more than any other age group. They cite a love of outdoor activities, an appreciation of nature, a love of music festivals, and a love of sharing photos on social media as motivations for camping.

• The flashlight is the MOST popular camping purchase of all.

• The Mountain Region of the United States, from Montana down to Arizona and New Mexico is slightly more popular as a camping destination than other parts of the country.

• The father of the modern outdoor movement is widely considered to be author, preacher, and sportsman William H. H. Murray. He published the watershed book on camping called Adventures in the Wilderness; or, Camp Life in the Adirondacks.

That book made camping accessible to the masses for the first time – might be an interesting read.

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Post 16 Preparing for Memorial Day Services:

The American Legion Allen O. Delke Post 16 in Slatington has started planning this year’s Memorial Day activities and schedule according to Post commander George Burke.

Dennis Ziegler, president of the Veterans Day and Memorial Day Committees of the Allen O. Delke Post 16, held their recent planning meeting.

The following officers were elected. Dennis Ziegler, President; George Burke, Vice President; and James Gourniak Jr., Secretary.

Last year the Post had to cancel most of the public events because of Covid 19 restrictions.

This year we plan to return to most of the events with the public following Covid 19 precautions.

As conditions improve more and more events are becoming feasible.

Events discussed at the meeting included replacing flags on veteran’s graves, Memorial Day weekend services, Memorial Day parade and services and participants and speakers for Memorial Day which is on May 31 this year at Memorial Park located at Second and Main street

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Flags for the veteran’s graves will be replaced on May 2, 2021. Volunteers will leave the American Legion Post at 8:30 a.m. to replace flags on the following 12 cemeteries: Williamstown, Jacksonville, New Tripoli U.C.C., Heidelberg U.C.C., Neff’s Lutheran, 7th St. Catholic, Fairview, Friedens, Presbyterian, Washington St. Catholic, Slatedale, and Union cemeteries. Rain dates are May 9, or May 16. Anyone wishing to help please meet at the American Legion Post by 8:00 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to replace the approximately 2650 flags. All are welcome to help and honor our deceased veterans.

Each veteran from the Revolutionary War to the present day whose grave is in these cemeteries will have his or her grave checked, the metal grave marker checked, and flag replaced with a new one.

The flags are provided by the county for Memorial Day. The county no longer provides flags for Veterans Day in November. The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16 from the Allen O. Delke Post has taken on the responsibility of purchasing flags for Veterans Day. They are conducting various fund raisers to collect the approximately $3000.00 needed to purchase the flags.

Poppies, in white American Legion donation boxes, that support disabled veterans will be available at various businesses in the Northern Lehigh area. They can also be obtained at the Legion Post Home located at 510 Main street, Slatington.

Other events in the planning stage are: Sunday, May 30, the American Legion Post 16, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16, and the Legion Riders will conduct services at 9 outlying cemeteries. The Legion Auxiliary will provide lunch afterward. Monday, the Legion family will hold services at the remaining three cemeteries and at the Trout Creek covered bridge.

This year Memorial Day services will be held at Memorial Park instead of Union or Fairview cemeteries. The Slatington 101st Memorial Day parade will form up on South street at 9:30 a.m.

The parade to Memorial Park starts at 10:00 a.m. and will proceed down Main street to the park, followed by the main service. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and participate at all services.

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I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for Lehigh Township Supervisor.

I am a long-time resident and business owner for over 30 years.

I am currently on the Lehigh Township Park & Recreation Committee serving as a Board member. In addition, I am the Lehigh Township Vacancy Board Chair Member. I am an active volunteer and member at Blue Mountain Fish & Game Association.

Several of my priorities facing Lehigh Township are the Roads, Cherryville intersection, and the public works building which has been in the planning stage for many years.

Also, a special thank you goes to the residents from Lehigh Township whom graciously donated funding for a new dog park in Delps Park as construction will begin this year.

My wife Kaleena and myself are proud residents of Lehigh Township and proud supporters of all First Responders!

I hope to gain your support and look forward to the opportunity of serving Lehigh Township.

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Camping Like the Rich and Famous SOURCE: therichest.com

There are typically two ways to go camping. The first is to pack your backpack with whatever you need and head off into the woods. However, a good majority of people prefer not to sleep wherever they lay their head and like to shower on a regular basis. If that is your preferred method, you probably would want to rent a spot at a campground.

A campground site will normally run $10-40 a night, depending on the amenities offered. If you own a travel trailer or RV, the fee may even be as high as $100 a night because of water and electric hook-ups. There is however another way to camp.

The Height of Luxury You could go camping like the “rich and famous.”

It is very costly, but it is an experience like no other.

This is the option of staying at a highly luxurious campground. The tents at these camps, which are located around the world, are not like any tents you and I normally see. These tents are bigger than some homes and come stocked with luxury amenities such as personal hot tubs, spas, and other

outrageous furnishings that will make you think you are at the finest five-star hotel.

If you have decided that 2021 will be the year that you do indeed go camping like the “rich and famous,” here are two places you might consider: Cresto Ranch – Colorado Cresto Ranch is located in Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado. The campground sits in the middle of a beautiful alpine valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The ranch is based near an old ghost town. The cabins have been restored from old buildings located at the town’s limits, giving the campground a historic and unique atmosphere.

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Chiawa Camp – Zambia Chiawa Camp in Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia is highly regarded as Africa’s finest safari operation. For $1,425 per night, per guest, you can go on guided safari tours and hunting trips. You are also able to go canoeing and fishing.

Chiawa Camp is home to one of the finest dining experiences in all of Africa. The dinner offers great food, while a huge lounge and barroom complete with a sundeck invite you to look out on the entire national park.

Saturday, May 8, 3:30 to 6:00 P.M.

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‘S iss en scheener Sunndaag-mariye. Temperature: 30 Degrees. Der George W. iss schee uffgewaarmt un dutt so baut 10 Meil der Schtund. Mir gehne darrich der Millcreek Valley un kumme zu New Holland. Alles iss schtill, zu frieh fer die „Weltleit“ fer in die Gmee zu geh. Die Mammi un mei Fraa sin bissi am Babble hinne drin. Ich un der Daadi sin am Schwetze, der Daadi kann net so gut sehne, awwer er saagt als widder, was als do odder datt waar: „Do waar als en Creamery,“ saagt er, as mir noch faahre uff Custer Ave. Mer drehe nadde bis New Holland. Nau simmer in der Conestoga Valley. Nau dreh mer east an Long Lane – un mir sin in die „Fuhremeennischde Landschaft.“ Ihr Carriages sin schwarz un hen breede Deere. Mir gehn verbei ihre Spring Grove Gmee-haus. Noh drehe mer nadde uff der Rt. 625, ’s iss noch fimf Meil zu geh. Mer dreffe lots vun Fuhrmennischde-leit zu der Gmee am Geh. Mir schtoppe un losse der George W. wennich ruhe un schwetze mit en Minister-mann, am Laafe zu der Gmee. Nau faahre mer an un kumme zu der Melvin Kings Bauerei. Mei yingschder Schweschder un der ganz Familye kummt raus un gebt uns en scheener „Wilkumm.“ Die Buwe duhne der George W. in der Scheier. „Geb’en net zu viel Wasser!“ Die Leit kumme zamme un bei acht Uhr gehn die Breddicher nei, der Gmee iss in der Schapp.

Noh gehne die Leit nei un mir hen drei Schtund Gmee. An elf Uhr iss der Gmee verbei. Nau duhne die Mannsleit Dische mache vun de Benk un die Fraa un Meed rischde des Esse.

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Tee. Des iss unser gewehnlich Gmee-esse. Ich guck nooch der Gaul, George W., geb’en Wasser un Fudder. Nooch der Esse duhne die Leit rumhoche un bsuche. Um halver verbei zwee, schpann ich der George W. ei un schtaerde fer Heem. Mir gehne darrich Terre Hill nooch Groffdale un schtoppe bei unser Kind, Michaels, fer Supper. Nau kann der George W. esse un ruhe.

Nau faahre mir an Heem, nemme mei Dads heem un yuscht vor der Sunn nunnergeht in en scheener Sunset, faahre mir unser Lehn nei.

Nau kann der George W. widder fresse un ruhe.

Der Herr sei gedankt fer en scheener Rees. In paar Daag iss der George widder uffgeruht.

-Sam S. Stolzfus, Gordonville, PA A twenty mile trip to church with horse and buggy Here in Lancaster County we often go to another congregation a little way from home on the ‘in between’ Sunday. [Each Amish district meets on alternate Sundays.] My wife and my parents [‘Dads’ refers to those living at his dad’s place, here, his parents.] had planned such a trip in March of 2002.

To make such a trip some preparation must be made on Saturday. Get the covered buggy out and wash it all around. Check the hydraulic brake fluid and the 12-volt battery. Take a washrag and Windex and make the windows shine. Get the horse out and brush his hair and smear his hoofs.

Now everything is ready.

A Lancaster County covered buggy is 39 inches wide and 72 inches long; a little smaller than a VW Rabbit. Now-a-days most are made with Thermopane windows, sliding doors and foam cushion seats; so it’s a nice way to travel. One can travel and it’s a pleasure.

Early the next morning around four o’clock, my wife and I rise and eat breakfast. First (Next, actually) I feed the horse, “George W. Bush,” and put the harness on his back and fasten it. Then Continued on page 28

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we put on our Sunday clothes and hitch the horse.

Now everything is ready, and around five o’clock we are driving out the lane. We go to my parents and pick them up. My parents are ‘old folks’ and their sight is not that good. They like to go away and both like to talk a lot. So after five we are on our way.

We are now in the Pequea Valley, and now we travel on to Millcreek Valley by Intercourse. We drive out the Leacock Road and east on Harvest Drive and the sun comes around the Chester County hills. Now we go out to the old route 340, now northeast on Westview.

It is a beautiful Sunday morning, temperature: 30 degrees. George W. is nicely warmed up and does about 10 miles per hour. We go through the Millcreek Valley and come to New Holland.

Everything is quiet, too early for the ‘English’ to go to church. Mom and my wife are busy chatting in the back seat. My dad and I are talking; Dad can’t see too well, but he says again and again what was here or there. “Here was creamery one time,” he says, as we were still driving on Custer Avenue. We turn north toward New Holland.

Now we are in the Conestoga Valley. Then we turn east on Long Lane – and we are in the Groffdale Mennonite district (Old order Mennonites). Their buggies are black and have wide doors [The Amish buggies are gray.]. We now go by their Spring Grove Meeting-house.

Then we turn North on route 625; it’s still five miles to go.

We stop and let George W. rest a little and talk with a [Mennonite] minister walking to church.

Then we drive on and come to the Melvin King farm. My younger sister and the whole family give us a nice “Welcome.” The boys take George W. to the barn. “Don’t give him too much water.”

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the ministers go in; the church meeting is held in the shop. At eleven o’clock the church is over.

Then the men make tables from the benches and the women and girls prepare the meal.

The people eat pies made from dried fruits, bread, cottage cheese, pickles and red beets and coffee or tea. This is our usual church meal. I looked after the horse, George W., giving him water and food. After the meal the people sit around and visit with one another. Around half past two, I hitch up George W. and we start for home. We go through Terre Hill and towards Groffdale and stop by our child Michael and his family for supper. Now George W. can rest and eat. Then we drive towards home, take my parents home and just before the sun goes down in a beautiful sunset, we drive in our lane.

Now George W. can again rest and eat. We thank God for a nice trip. In a few days George W. will be rested up again.

[What I found surprising for an Amish writer is the amount of English loan words that were used for common Dutch words that already exist, such as: Dad, Trip, Back, Valley or Minister. I also tried to plot his journey to church on a map, but there were some ‘holes’ which I had to fill in. He stated that it was a 20 mile trip to that meeting and that was correct. Either he had someone look it up on a smartphone or the Amish now have odometers on their buggies!]

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Northampton Area Middle School Honor Roll submitted by SHELLEY LADD

Grade 6: Distinguished Honors: Michael Joseph Aguanno, Julia Marie Arbushites, Lilliana Elizabeth Ash, Ada Margaret Wilde Barnhorst, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Bartek, Drew Thomas Bauer, Kaelyn Taylor Bodine, Cale Harrison Bollinger, Tyler Scott Borger, Aaden Lucas Clough, Brianna Jaelyn Clough, Carter Preston Clough, Amelia Rose Cole, Ivy Rose Cuppy-Collis, Anthony Louis Curto, Chase William Czarnecki, Aidan Michael D’Avanzo, Rocco James DeLucia, Isabella Morgan Derhammer, Carrie Nadine Deysher, Connor Jakob Dimmick, Caidyn Gage Ferreiro, Hannah Nicole Flamisch, Kailyn Alyce GevaudanMollenkof, Sara McKenzie Gogel, Yianna Maria Gougoustamos, Aurora Nicole Greene, Mattie Lynn Groller, Zachary William Hartzell, Adin Anthony Haymaker, Kathryn Susan Heller, Karly Marie Hirsch, Zeynep Berra Horuz, Kara Elizabeth Hudsco, Katelyn Rae Hudsco, Blayze Hunter Ibarra, Dahlia Mae Janis, Wyatt Adam Jones, Marc Andrew Jusinski, Abigail Constance Kelly, Daniel Ashby Knecht, Emily Grace Lancon, Katherine Daisy Landis, Michele Gloria Leoanak, Autumn Marie Maikits, Alex Matejcek, Conner Matejcek, JosMarie Myra Mateo, Ayden Patrick McGaughran, Alec James McMahon, Kacee Anne Medei, Kailynn Skye Meixsell, Madison Nagy Michael, Nadia Michele Najera, Samantha Amber Neff, Cora Evelyn Nunamacher, Benjamin Mokaya Ombati, Daniella Passanisi, Carly Joan Pearl, Rylee Maddisen Penick, Lily Ava Pennington, Jocelyn Rachel Perl, Logan Joseph Pierson-Balik, Rocco James Pignato, Danika Renee Rodriguez, Gabrielle Elise Rodriquez, Allison Dakota Rounsaville, Logan Patrick Saylor, Tori Reign Schaffer, Nathan Wayne Scheirer, Sophia Rose Schlegel, Lilly Grace Schlittler, Ella Louise Schrampf, Larson Elliott Schultz, Liam Joseph Sekol, Ashley Lea Share, Kailey Nicole Share, Morgan Phyllis Shehab, Ashton Joshua Shibla, Taylor Sipel, Addison Marie Slivka, Cade Eli Strauss, Christopher Andrew Stumpf, Ava Caroline Talbot, Jerailda Anais Urquia De La Cruz, Robert Patrick Wambold, Olivia Shay Warren, Abigail Paige Weist, Eliza Joy Wendling, Cole Murphy Wynn High Honors: Josiah Patrick Angstadt, Julianna Grace Armagost, Mya Rose Arocho, Owen David Basara, Andrew Robert Bastian, Isaac Aaron Bealer, Breylynn Nichole Biechy, Anthony James Bottone, MAY 6, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

Jason Thomas Brabec, Lillianna Nicole Brader, Grant Wilson Brobst, Hailey Christine Bullock, Madelyn Ann Coughlan, Amanda Lauren Crossley, Brady Francis Davis-Luizer, Aubrey Fayth Dochat, Grace Elizabeth Dorward, Kryslynn Kay Doyle, Andrew Joseph Eberts, Jillian Lynn Fertal, Peyton Elizabeth Figura, Shane Patrick Foley, Lea Kahealani Fornarotto, Gianna Kay Frisoli, Rylee Mia Gable, Cameron Dean German, Danielle Makenzie Glaser, Juliana Hope Haas, Alayna Kiersten Hahn, Eric Victor Hajosch, Brooklyn Marie Henne, Keely Zeta Holland, Joshua Richard Holub, Quinn Ryne Hughes, Angelina Tacarra Iannetta, Kaiah Stephanie Lyubov Jaeger, Travis Paul Kaintz, Kaylee Rea Kerrigan, Evan Paul Kleppinger, Lucas Cole Knechel, Ryan Timothy Kocher, Hunter John Leopold, Sebastian Conrad Lieberman, Carter Nicholas Mack, Logan Francis Merkle, Trevor Richard Messer, Madison Ann Miller, Megan Sophia Minnich, Julian Maximino Morales, Kaylee Elizabeth Ossa, Natalie Rose Regalis, Evan Robert Roll, Haileigh Louise Romig, Leilany Nicole Rosado, Brooke Abby Rosenberger, Isabella Theresa Rossanese, John Igor Sawarynski, Myah Alexia Scheetz, Ellie Hall Schneider, Kendall Theresa Scholl, Josephine Haley Siegfried, Chase Edward Stasak, Evan Joseph Ummarino, Alexia Lynn Unangst, Alexander Joseph Vilanova, Cameron Barry Weaver, Ethan Jon Weiland, Brayden Lee Wenrich, Brooke Wieand, Grace Elizabeth Wolfel, Braiden Evan Zeiner, Lukas Philip Zinkand, Maryam Assem Zohir Honors: Tyler Alan Biechy, William Norman Carlucci, Breanna Rachel Carr, Zachary Dean Corredera, Sydney Jade Marie Gibiser, Corrina Rae Gillespie, Continued on page 30

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Northern Lehigh Middle School Honor Roll The Northern Lehigh Middle School honor roll for the third marking period of the 2020-2021 school year as announced by Mrs. Jill Chamberlain, Principal, is as follows: HIGH HONOR ROLL: Must have a composite average of 95% or above AND all individual course averages of 90% or above.

8th Grade: Katelynn E. Barthold, Grace R. Bauer, Addison J. Cieri, Sarah A. Garcia, Mikayla A. Gordon, Gabriella D. Hanna, Sarah E. Hanzarik, Skyelar J. Horack, Krista A. Lynch, Landon B. Moll, Isaac S. Raber, Layman E. Rau IV, Cameron J. Schmick 7th Grade: Rachel M. Bauer. Brayden A. Buskirk.

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Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will hold its 54th annual Commencement Ceremony virtually at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 12. More than 950 students from December 2020, May 2021 and August 2021 have earned associate degrees or certificates. Graduates had the opportunity to participate in the ceremony by submitting photos that will be included in the pre-recorded presentation. LCCC Board of Trustees Chair Ann L. Thompson will offer the welcome to the ceremony. LCCC president Dr. Ann D. Bieber will preside over the ceremony and offer remarks.

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Northampton High School 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll Grade 9 Distinguished Honors Rorie Jean Anderson, Abigail Anisa Azar, Nola Grace Bauer, Katelyn Marie Bickert, Jacob William Biery, Rachel Dawn Bottone, Luis Angel Carrasquillo, Ava Jayden Cascario, Ryley Colburn, Sophia Alice Davidick, Antonio Michelino Del Priore, Brady Joseph Dolak, Jessica Catherine Domchek, Adam Edward Dumbach, Kylie Elizabeth Eberts, Cierra Lynn Marie Edelman, Justin Donald Edwards, Abigail Paige Enstrom, Jake Michael Erschen, Kirsten Lake Ervin, Kathryn Frances Esser, Kailyn Mina Everhart, Brooke Ann Flakker, Ella Marie Flood, Caden Daniel Henritzy, Arianna Rose Heywood, Anna Kathryn Hirsch, Jacob Ross Hussmann, Raegan Iasiello, Aubrie Ann Judd, Harmanjit Kaur, Rachel Lynne Kemmerer, Danny Khalouf, Connor Thomas Kline, Braden Luke Korpics, Christa Antoinette Krieger, Jason Terrence Lack, Jaylin Mackenzie Laros, Ashley Ann Louise Laub, Braeden James Lower, Reece Charles Makary, Payton Grace Malehorn, Kaitlyn Rose Miller, Olivia Skyla Millheim, Makayla Lee Miranda, Rachael Victoria Moss,

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Grover, Brynn Elizabeth Haftl, Hannah Elizabeth Harwick, Mason Kerry Haupt, Talbot Rudolph Houck, Benjamin Scott Howells, Kendall Iasiello, Jenna Susan Kleiber, Joseph LaForgia, Hannah Christalie Lock, Brielle Elizabeth Lower, Lucas Owen Mantz, Chloe Elizabeth Markle, Kaitlyn Mary McCarthy, Dailyanis Mercado, Emma Hannah Miller, Dane Mason Missmer, Jessica Nguyen, Daniel Jacob Powell, Brayden Thomas Rader, Courtney Grace Renson, Colby Brian Reph, Connor Louis Retlick, Alexander Rutt, Sara Isabella Schoeffling, Jayla Emily Seko, Aleena Siddiqi, Joseph Walden Steger, Ella Vaughn Steirer, Taryn Elizabeth Ummarino, Jackson Scott Vajda, Hailey M Vasquez, Jocelynn Marie Zeruth 42

Honors Matthew Charles Aicher, Rileigh Elizabeth Bilheimer, Jacob Daniel Dermott, Jade Angelina Diaz-Alvarado, Dylan Alex Eberhardt, Alexis Hailey Fidler, Brianna Nicole Gora, Madison Jo Gunkle, Payge Elizabeth Haydt, Logan David Higgins, Ambrose Patrick Knecht, Katherine Mae Kornhausl, Ella Jae Muhr, Landon Daniel Nickischer, Claudia Alyse Pereira, Jonathan Daniel Reichard, Haylee Nikole Sollars, Joshua James Wasilewski, Angela Kate Weimer Grade 10 Distinguished Honors Daisy Ilianova Aptovska, Ryder Thomas Ault, Brendan Francis Best, Hannah Lee Billy, Jayden William Bruch, Livia Mae Carr, Sophia Chen, Lydia Renee Clayton, Jake Steven Crossett, Danika Marta Cuchran, Andrea Paige Davidson, Elias Raymond Decker, Amanda Deutsch, Mia Poppy Dimmick, Joseph Suliman Doumat, Nathan James Feichtel, News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || MAY 6, 2021

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Weitknecht, Audrey May Wiesner, Bella Elizabeth Yusko, Rachel Rileigh Zeitner Honors Allison Grace Alamorian, Brielle Ann Albus, Delaney Luna Arias Vargas, Macie Barnes, Anna Gabrielle Bealer, Jaclyn Renee Benner, Jordon Ty Burke, Kelly Samantha Chamley, Kaylee Grace Christman, Parker Robert Christman, Wallace Caige Eisenhart, Christian Jacob Grogg, Megan Elizabeth Hamilton, Farrah Elizabeth Hendershot, Jayden Herrera, Anthony Joseph Huaman, Ashlee Marie Kitzhoffer, Hunter Ashton Lindaman, Benjamin Kane Mahachanh, Hailey Elizabeth Marino, Jack Scott Mengel, Mackenzie Ann Metz, Allyson Jane Michael, Elijah Ashton Miller, Cameron Nicole Noti, Brayden Terry Reenock, Serenity Eve Sierra, Reuben Kirk Snyder, Vrai Reanne Wyckoff, Mary Theresa Younes, Gunnar Michael Zeiner Grade 11 Distinguished Honors Shyanne Alice Ackerman, Isabella Maria

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Joann Tomaro, Ethan Marcellus Trach, Kyla Ummarino, Seth William Vandergrift, Daedra Marie VanLuvanee, Brianna Lynn Weaver, Allison Deanna Wentzel, Emma Whitman High Honors Elijah James Angstadt, Austin Joseph Bankos, Abby Victoria Beil, Alyssa Ann Bendekovits, Jordan Rose Best, Kiersten Ann Bindics, Jillian Renee Bond, Madison Anne Bozik, Brianna May Brabec, Logan Christopher Carbonell, Wyatt Patrick Cobb, Ezekiel Snyder Colyer, Rylan Andrew Curran, Evan Matthew Dempsey, Madison Marie Devaney, Michael Josiah Dixon, Rilee Marie Ehrlacher, Kassandra Elamin, Keira Shea Ettinger, Daniel William Eyre, Jackson Douglas Fehnel, Rachel KayLynn Golinski, Hope Elizabeth Green, Olivia Skye Green, Crystal Lee Grosz, Logan Richard Henry, Kaley June Kerchner, Madelyn Lee Knauer, Brandon Koch, Kehley Marie Kochan, Taylor Marie Kranzley, Caitlyn Victoria Kratzer, Kylie Marie Lebish, Joshua James Maritch, Michael Giovanni Melosky, Julia Marie Mertz, Matthew David Moss, Allyson Elizabeth Ozimek, Carson Ryan Pague, Felicia Ann Paly, Ashley Nichole Patterson, Azaraksh Ramin, Harley Rasley, Kaitlyn Jane Renson, Caden John Reph, Madelyn

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Grace Rex, David Earl Richards, Elizabeth Marie Rienits, Michael Hayden Rolles, Katherine Elizabeth Rothrock, Lauren Schuch, Joseph Liam Sheats, Austin Ziad Shetayh, Madison Renae Siegfried, Ayden Walker Spence, Ellie Nadine Spencer, Olivia Grace Vajda Honors Alivia Marie Bankos, Matthew Kenneth Carey, Joseph John Confer, Andrew David Eckroth, Beau Charles Ellis, Bethany Ann Gable, Makenna Nicole Gilmore, Grace Noel Heffintrayer, Benjamin Robert Henry, Joshua Tyler Klusaritz, Katie Marie Kocher, Continued on page 48

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Emmalee Morgan Maikits, John Mark McRoberts, Megan Kathleen Mohring, Carolina Andrea Palacio Ferreira, Arianna Marie Patterson, Jakob Hunter Reiss, Noah Tyler Roke, Jarrett Joseph Saranchak, Ean Michael Sussick, Dennis Allen Werkheiser, Taylor Danielle Ziegler, Molly Robin Zweifel Grade 12 Distinguished Honors Corinne Anderko, Korinne Ellien Andersch, Lexi Nicole Apple, Anthony Aulisio, April Lee Bachert, Alexa Lynn Barowski, Benjamin Edward Bogden, Jordyn Marie Frances Bortz, Cameron Olivia Bozik, Julian Javier Burgos, Amelia Cabanela, Kayla Ann Campbell, Lincoln Arik Capwell, Mya Riley Cascario, Alexis Grace Chamberlain, Lukas Karl Connolly, Sydnee Danielle Cooper, Jessica Ann Costenbader, Brooke Katelyn Crossley, Ethan Robert Davis-Luizer, Jenna Elizabeth Desh, Ashley Faye DiOdoardo, Dylan Anthony Domchek, Camryn Saige Dorney, Sierra Nicole Drey, Kayla Michele Dzomic, Kaela Ann Edelman, Noelle Catherine Eisenreich, Omar Gandhy Elamin, Jeffrey Frank Erschen, Cassandra Marie Everett, Laura Mary Filchner, Cameron Chase Fisher, Nathan John Fogel, Andrea Linnea Fritz, Sarah Margaurite Fritz, Vanessa Richelle Gabovitz, Madelyn Patricia Geisner, Alex Judd Guzman, Alanna Trinity Haldaman, Emma Gloria Held, Zachary Anthony Held, Nathan William Horn, Michael Alfred Jamicky, Alfonso William Kasper, Jared Michael Kemmerer, Cole Edward Kiefer, Tyler Joseph Klucsarits, Crystal Rose Koch, Kyla Concetta Kospiah, Ryan Eugene Kovach, Olivia Katherine Lorah, Jonathon Daniel Mannino, Lauren Olivia Mantz, Morgan Grace McEntire, Brian Joseph McGaughran, Allison Piper Mengel, Christina Lee Nau, Lindsey Nicole Nemeth, Francesco Luca Nota, Isabella Chiara Nota, Catarina Bella Parenti, Amber Ann Poniktera, Wyatt Michael Poniktera, Emily Jean Ji Gui Reed, Noah Aaron Reichelderfer, Morgan Elizabeth Roth, Ethan Lee Sanchez, Samantha Nicole Saylor, Devon Nicholas Schmidt, Addison Keira Schoeneberger, Brianne Elyse Sell, Maria Thamara Shehab, Christy Taylor Shetayh, Isabella Sonja Siegfried, Koby Alexander Sollars, Taylor Sommer, Ryley Morgan Stanchock, Ethan Jeffrey Stanks, Morgan Paige Sterner, Kyleigh Ann Straub, Kendyll Morgan Strohl, Katelyn Paige Stuhldreher, Hailey Nicole 48

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Learning during Summer

by Christine Allen, president of Reading Escapades & Math Explorers, Inc.

If you are like most parents (and students and teachers), this school year has been the hardest one you have ever had. With all the rules, changes in schedules, and new ways of learning, many of the children have had a really hard time learning new concepts. Teachers have done their best, but they were not often given tools that work well.

As parents/guardians, you most likely have had to figure out how to work, help with online schooling, and all the stress this year has given us.

These things have come together to make this school year not so productive. There isn’t a family I know personally who has come through without problems.

You may want to just “take the summer off” and regroup. That is a great idea, and we all need a break. However, the children’s education is behind and this summer is the one summer that you, as parents/guardians, can’t waste. Regardless, learning and reinforcement doesn’t need to be drudgery. There are many fun things to do to not only keep up your child’s skills but also to get them interested in learning again. Here are some of my favorites:

Visit Science/Art/History museums such as The DaVinci Center in Allentown, The Reading Public Museum, Gettysburg National Park to experience hands-on learning on interesting topics.

Get out and explore nature for an afternoon or even a vacation such as Hickory Run State Park or The Lehigh Valley Nature Gap. Ask your children what THEY want to learn about and explore that through library books and videos.

Get them out with the many educational camps in the area, including the ones Reading Escapades & Math Explorers have throughout the week. We have added ones for younger kids (ages 4-7) and science-focused ones (ages 9-12) along with our traditional BrainPower Camps (ages 6-10) For more details about our camps, visit www. read2day.com/shop.

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Kendall Snyder, Alexis Traugher, Lily Wanamaker, Kaylee Wilk 9th Grade: Brayden Arnold, Ainsley Behr, Nicklaus Buskirk, Aricka Creyer, Avery Diaz, Kasia Dos Santos, Zoe Edwards, Haylie Fenstermaker, Kamryn Fink, Jayden Fischer, Hannah Frederick, Logan Galloway, Susan Gilsbach, Kylie Grozier, Davyn Hankee, Victoria Hanna, Arabella Heintzelman, Jackson Hunsicker, Zachary Lehman, Maxamillian McCormack-Kuilan, Chase Moffitt, Haven Moore, Ashley Moyer, Ciara Ohl, Abigail Peartree, Aubrey Pollard, Ayden Scanlon, Emma Smith, James Stock, Kaitlyn Stock, Jacey Szarek, Delaney Szwast, Stephen Thomason, Brayden Tocci, Cadence Whalen High Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Ricardo Babilonia, Brooke Bower, William Cressman, Ryan Dries, Barry Hausman, Breanna Hoppes, Shaina Mazzocca, Lindsey Moser, Ashley Shicay, Kaitlyn Torres 11th Grade: Dameon Brad, Serena Haas, Olivia Horninger, Emma Niebell, Stefany Steckel, Tyler Strohl, Camryn Torres Continued on page 52

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10th Grade: Aiyana Bosch, Kayla Edwards, Douglas Greene, Zoe Hathaway, Neyshmarie Millan Rosario, Callum Zimmerman 9th Grade: Miguel Betances, Trey Dieter, Calista Joy, Emily Koch, Mason Schleicher, Madison Weber Honor Roll: 12th Grade: Makenzie Brungard, Claudia Cozzi, Dale German, Samantha Rissmiller, Justin Ruiz-Nagy, Alena Snyder 11th Grade: Trevor Amorim, Jovannie Avila, Connor Davis, Tucker Deibert, Cole Hausman, Morgan Hoffner, Chase Jones, Trinity Miller, Brett Misera, Ty Moffitt, Nia Nicholson, Ava Segur, Michael Silverio, Dylan Smoyer, Mason Walsh 10th Grade: Seth Adams, Tylor Cruz, Sabrina Digiovanna, Nicholas Frame, Seaira Haines, Jordyn Hemingway, Caleb Hineline, Justin Hunter, Nathan Knauss, Landon Meckes, Katie Ryba 9th Grade: Abigail Allen, Jeriel Diaz Torres, Jessica Erkinger, Sophia Gentile, Connor Griffith, Olivia Handwerk, Cooper Levan-Uhler, Breanne Mitchell, Garrett Piggott-Schmeltzer, Juan Romero, Austin Snyder

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There are 3 different times for demonstrations with meet the instructors at 2, 3, and 4 o’clock. Bring a food item and stay for a demo and fun or just stop by and drop off food to help the community. If you wish to stay for one of the demonstrations, please call Mike Cantrel at 610-739-2809 so COVID-19 protocols and safety standards can be followed.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by RUTH HALL KENT

Hello Spring! The Lehigh Township Historical Centre Museum has been closed to the public for a long time due to the pandemic and sadly will continue to be for the foreseeable future. The museum is closed this year due to a space issue, not COVID. We will not be holding museum open house tours at the Historical Centre this summer.

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activities this year. You can see what activities are coming by checking our Facebook page or our website: www.lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org Below you will see an ad for our first fundraising event for 2021. Do you like to have a day when you don't have to cook? Our BBQ to GO Take-Out Dinners to be held June 6th 12- 4 pm. Advance orders are recommended although there will be a limited number of dinners for walk-ins while supply lasts. Download an order form from our website to print and mail in with payment or call our office at 610-440-0151 and leave a message.

Meanwhile we are working on ideas for a program in conjunction with the annual Open House at the St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse. In 2019 we held a program about old gravestones including those at the St. Paul’s Cemetery in Indianland. Please send us a message if you would be interested in a similar program relating to old cemeteries or genealogy topics. We’d like to know how much interest there is for that type of information.

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for new volunteers and persons interested in being part of our Board of Directors. If you have any spare time to devote to our cause, please give us a call or send us a message. We can use all the help we can get! Give us a call. Spring Cleaning?

Remember that our mission is to preserve the history of the Lehigh Township and we welcome any old or historical items that can be added to our museum collection. Lehigh Township Historical Society is interested in old documents, photos or items you uncover (and no longer want) when cleaning out your house, attic, basement, garage or outbuildings. Don’t throw things out, even if you think they are not worth keeping. Contact us and we will decide if the articles are worthy of being entered into our archives for future research or display. Items from old businesses; old political items; farm, household and personal items; books; calendars and newspapers that have been stashed in the back of a drawer or closet may be great things to donate to our museum and share with others for a flashback to the past! All donations to our museum and archives are recorded and acknowledged. If you have items to donate, please call our office at 610-440-0151 and leave a message to set an appointment for drop-off. See you soon!

Kutztown University Creates Student Housing Program for Substance-Free Living

Kutztown University has created a student housing program for students interested in living and learning with other students who share similar substance-free lifestyle values. While Kutztown University is a dry campus and substances such as drugs and alcohol are prohibited on campus, Freedom Place is open to any student who commits to living a substance-free lifestyle. Our supportive environment will allow students to explore ways to cope with stress, unwind

and have fun with like-minded students. Students make personal commitments for multiple reasons.

A lifestyle free of substance is their shared interest for students who choose to live together and connect at Freedom Place. Freedom Place was a joint venture between Health and Wellness Services and university faculty, with a goal of supporting students who choose to live a substance-free lifestyle. Freedom Place is located in the annex of University Place.

Residents will have a separate entrance, a community kitchen, three community rooms, single airconditioned rooms at university rates and the convenience of a meal plan. Freedom Place provides students with a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages them to learn from one another, build positive relationships and develop a strong sense of self and greater belonging to the campus community. Rooms are available for the 2021 fall semester. Students who are interested in providing peer support and modeling a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to apply.

The program will provide students opportunities that include: Mentorship from Health and Wellness Services and faculty members.

Opportunities to attend and plan campus events.

Opportunities to engage in community service and advocacy.

Located near athletic fields and fitness center.

Excursions to entertainment and events.

Opportunities to attend local supportive meetings held on and off-campus (optional).

In addition to your meal plan, there is a private central kitchen for communal dining.

Common area for meetings and activities.

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Attend and assist in the planning of three KU faculty/ staff facilitated presentations/programs a semester.

Plan one house dinner a semester.

Take part in weekly Night Out activities.

Questions can be directed to Frances Cortez Funk, director of Health Promotions, at cortez@ kutztown.edu or 610-683-4240.

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10 Essential Tips for First Time Campers Written by DAVID SWEET tripsavvy.com

If you want to learn how to go camping for the first time there is a lot to know, but don’t worry— it’s not hard to be a happy camper. We were all beginners once, and expert campers could each share a funny anecdote about a campground mishap or two. New campers sometimes learn things the hard way, and even experienced campers overlook things from time to time. Remember these common mistakes of new campers, and learn how to become a smart camper with the best advice and tips for your first time camping.

Become Familiar With Your Gear New campers usually wait until they get to the campground before they try out new gear. It’s not uncommon to watch campers fumble for hours trying to figure out how to set up a tent. Practice really does make perfect. Set up tents in your backyard before taking them camping. Check the operation of lanterns and camp stoves to make sure they work properly. Try your sleeping bag one night on the living room floor to see how well you sleep in it.

Buy a Tent That Is Big Enough New campers frequently find themselves in a crowded tent. Make space and comfort a priority in your choice of tents (unless you’re backpacking).

Most tents fit in a car trunk, so size and weight aren’t a major concern. For family camping get a tent with a capacity rated two higher than the number of campers that will use it. So for a family of two, get a 4-person tent, for a family of four a 6-person tent, and so on.

Make (and Use) a Checklist New campers often overlook a checklist. It’s no fun getting to the campground and finding out that you forgot something. Stay organized and make sure nothing is left behind by keeping a camping gear checklist. Use it while packing and check off each item. Update and revise the list as needed. If something breaks or wears out, replace it. If something really doesn’t get used, take it off the list.

Arrive at the Campground Early New campers will probably be unfamiliar with campground amenities and rules. You’ve never been camping, how are you supposed to know?

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hours. It’s much easier when you can see what you’re doing.

Plan Your Meals New campers don’t always put enough thought into meal planning. Figure out how many meals you’ll be making for how many people, and put together some menu ideas. Then do your grocery shopping a day or two before departure so that the food will be fresh.

Observe Campground Rules New campers may not realize that there is no real privacy in a campground. Sound travels so well that you can usually hear campers whispering at the next site. One noisy campsite can keep dozens of campers from a good sleep. Please observe quiet hours. The little privacy you have is limited to your campsite. Respect the space that other campers have chosen, and don’t walk through another campsite to get someplace.

Learn to Reverse Your RV in Advance Don’t embarrass yourself by putting on a show for the other campers while trying to back your RV into your campsite.

Bring Sufficient Clothing Camping is all about being prepared. New campers often neglect to bring enough clothes.

Remember, not all campgrounds have laundry facilities. Weather conditions can also demand different attire. You’ll like a rain suit in case it rains, a swimsuit for a dip, and maybe a sweater or jacket for those cool evenings.

Avoid Severe Weather If you are a glutton for punishment, try putting up a tent in the rain. Camping is about relaxing outdoors, so don’t go camping if you know there is going to be foul weather. There is nothing more uncomfortable than sitting in your tent for two days while rain pounds your tent and the wind keeps laying it down on top of you. Right after a storm could be just as bad with rain-soaked campsites and mud.

Camp Close to Home Just in case, don’t travel far for your first camping trip. You may find out after a night of sleeping on the ground that you are not cut out to be a camper.

You may have gear trouble and find yourself without a tent. You may run out of food. The weather may change for the worse. Any number of things could happen to make you want to go home early.

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