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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar...................Pg. 6 Coloring Page.......................Pg. 22, 30 Church Directory............... Pg. 28 & 29 Word Search...............................Pg. 36 Sudoko........................................Pg. 39 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 41 & 42 Pets..................................... Pg. 50 & 51

5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day Source: www.defense.gov

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates.

To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know.

Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.

A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 F 610-767-9612 News@TownAndCountryGazette.com www.TownAndCountryGazette.com ISSN 1942-2091 Paul and Lisa Prass - Publishers Kathy Marsh - Associate Publisher Lacey Remaley - Publishing Assistant Tony Pisco - Art Director Donna Bachman - Accounting Manager Erica Montes - Director of Creative Services The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published the first and third Thursday of the month.

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“Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is what an apostrophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed.

Veterans Day is NOT the Same as Memorial Day. A lot of Americans get this confused, and we’ll be honest — it can be a little annoying to all of the living veterans out there.

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds they suffered in battle. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.

It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I. World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended about seven months before that when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of “the war to end all wars” and dubbed Armistice Day. In 1926, Congress officially recognized it as the end of the war, and in 1938, it became an official holiday, primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I. But then World War II and the Korean War happened, so on June 1, 1954, at the urging of veterans service organizations, Congress amended the commemoration yet again by changing the word “armistice” to “veterans” so the day would honor American veterans of all wars.

For a while, Veterans Day’s date was changed, too, and it confused everybody.

Congress signed the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968 to ensure that a few federal holidays — Veterans Day included — would be celebrated on a Monday.

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Officials hoped it would spur travel and other family activities over a long weekend, which would stimulate the economy.

For some inexplicable reason, the bill set Veterans Day commemorations for the fourth Monday of every October.

On Oct. 25, 1971, the first Veterans Day under this new bill was held. We’re not sure why it took three years to implement, but not surprisingly, there was a lot of confusion about the change, and many states were unhappy, choosing to continue to recognize the day as they previously had — in November.

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Within a few years, it became pretty apparent that most U.S. citizens wanted to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, since it was a matter of historic and patriotic significance. So on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed another law (Public Law 94-97), which returned the annual observance to its original date starting in 1978.

Other countries celebrate it, too, in their own ways.

World War I was a multinational effort, so it makes sense that our allies also wanted to celebrate their veterans on Nov. 11. The name of the day and the types of commemorations differ, however.

Canada and Australia both call Nov. 11 “Remembrance Day.” Canada’s observance is pretty similar to our own, except many of its citizens wear red poppy flowers to honor their war dead. In Australia, the day is more akin to our Memorial Day. Great Britain calls it “Remembrance Day,” too, but observes it on the Sunday closest to Nov. 11 with parades, services and two minutes of silence in London to honor those who lost their lives in war.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harper Nicolson - 2 on October 24 Lori Henritzy - 49 on October 24

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The Bach and Handel Chorale under the direction of Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, will be presenting their annual Jim Thorpe Christmas Concert on Saturday December 7, 2019 at 3 PM at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 Race St. Jim Thorpe, PA All tickets $15, children under 10 are free. Tickets include a 15 percent voucher for your entree at our participating restaurants.

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Saturday December 14, 2019 at 3 pm Sunday December 15,2019 at 3 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 106 Main St. Ringtown, PA 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown, PA (These are free will offering Concerts) Palm/Passion Concert Sunday April 5, 2020 at 6 pm St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Heights 319 South Avenue, Jim Thorpe PA Admission $10.00 at the door. Children 10 and under free Tickets for Jim Thorpe Christmas Concert and Spring Concert available online at: www.lvartsboxoffice.org And at: Sound Check Records, Jim Thorpe Beacon Diner, Tamaqua 4

Spring Concert with the Festival Orchestra NEW LOCATION Trinity Lutheran Church 173 S. Third Street, Lehighton, PA Saturday May 30, 2020 at 3 pm Tickets $20 adults, Students and Seniors 65+ $18, children under 10 are free. • Includes restaurant voucher For more information www.bhchorale.org News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || NOVEMBER 7, 2019

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR November 9 • Breaded Chicken Dinner served at 6:00 PM – The Healing Place at Living Stone Fellowship, 6925 Flint Hill Road, New Tripoli, PA. Respond to 610-298-3020 for information or to attend.

January 5 • St. John’s Lutheran Church, 40 Second Street, Slatington, will be offering a free community luncheon on January 5, 2020.

We will be serving starting at 11:30 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. We will be serving meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and vegetables, tossed salad, beverages and desserts. It will be held in the church’s social hall.

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 2nd Monday at 7 p.m. Veterans needed for 6

color guard to help with Military Honor Funeral. Call 610-703-5166 FMI. TUESDAYS • ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

570-730-8601.

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. 610-8264962.

• Nar-Anon Meetings, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 696 Johnson Rd. Nazareth, 7:30 p.m.

• Adult BS/JAM Club (K-5) and youth (6-12), 7 p.m. Faith Wesleyan Church, Route 309 Orefield 610-398-0172.

• Carbon County Art League, meets 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 @ 610-3775177. 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.

• Walnutport Senior Citizens meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at St. Johns U.C.C. Church Slatington.

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.

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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.

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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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Sherer graduates from Basic Training submitted by Joint Hometown News Service

U.S. Air Force Airman Gavin H. Sherer graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Sherer is the son of Sarah M. and Cory B. Sherer of Palmerton and is a 2019 graduate of Lehighton Area High School, Lehighton.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Linda Steiner - 70 on October 25 Megan Begley - 30 on October 25 Al Aumack - 77 on October 26 Wanda Kern - 59 on October 28 Debbie Smith - 70 on October 31 Christine DeLong - 29 on October 31

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Koehler Brothers Collision celebrates 50th anniversary

By DAWN DUDECK TUNNEY

Koehler Brothers Collision of Northampton celebrated their 50th Anniversary with much fanfare and music last Wednesday evening. The rainy weather didn't stop the close-knit group of customers, vendors and family from sharing the business’s milestone with members of the Chamber of Commerce and elected officials.

Koehler Brothers Collision was established in 1969 by Paul H. and Charles R. Koehler. Paul Jr. has owned and operated it since 1996. Chris Lobach, painter, started his career with the company at 17 and said they are “all like family.” Out of the four employees, three have been there for over 30 years.

Paul Jr. attributes the business’s success to their

reputation for not only doing great work, but for treating customers fairly. Being a body repair shop, they deal with a lot of accident cases and insurance companies. "You know you're doing something right when insurance adjusters come and get their own cars fixed. They see hundreds of body shops and they picked me. Says a lot."

Bob Fenstermaker, a 37-year veteran of Koehler Brothers, says he loves the cars and people. "Every day's a new adventure."

The event was sponsored in part by A Buzz and Beyond, Lisa Koza Productions and Gilbert Realtors.

Paul Jr.’s wife Kim gathered Scott Marshall & the Hillbilly Souls, Soaked Winery, A Ca Mia and Tanczos Beverage together to make this event come to fruition. All of the 50th anniversary shirts were created and purchased from Bindics Custom Screen Printing and Embroidery in Northampton.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eliana Kilgerman - 6 on October 25 Ava Kilgerman - 6 on October 25

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Gymanfa Ganu submitted by Anna Mary Milot

Senior Citizen Holiday Program submitted by Jennifer Butz

Slatington Elementary would like to invite senior members of the Northern Lehigh community to our Senior Citizen's Program on Tuesday , December 10th @ 10:00 AM. You will enjoy a morning filled with music, poems, and jokes from our students and a delicious turkey dinner for lunch. We hope to share our joy with you for the holidays.

Please call the office to make a reservation @ 610-767-9821

by November 18th.

The "61st Annual Gymanfa Ganu", (Welsh Song Fest) will take place in the United Presbyterian Church, 6750 PA Rt. 873 Slatington, PA 18080 on Sunday November 10th, 2019 at 2:30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Most of the music is sung in English and a Free Will offering is taken.

Following the program an enhanced "Welsh Tea" is served. Please come and enjoy a long time established musical program with singing and conversation with friends. Mr. Ellis Williams will lead the singing, Mr. Robert Miller is Organist, Mrs. Anna Mary Milot is Pianist and special music will be preformed by the TriCees Chorale of Schnecksville LCCC, under the direction of our new director, Mr. William Marshall.

The church is handicapped accessible. Any questions, please call the church office at 610-767-8113 or Anna Mary Milot at 610-767-8337.

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Slatington Recreation Commission to Hold Fall Cleanup submitted by Robert Stettner

Since it rained on the date of our spring cleanup the Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission has decided to sponsor a mini fall cleanup for the weekend following the D&L Half Marathon. The cleanup will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM - 12 PM, and staging for the cleanup will be at the Slatington Trailhead, Main & Railroad Streets, Slatington. The cleanup will be concentrated along Slate Heritage Trail and areas adjacent to it. Gloves and bags will be provided. Please bring sturdy shoes. Interested individuals, civic organizations and groups are invited and encouraged to attend.

Participating groups and organizations are asked to message us on our Facebook at Slatington Parks & Recreation Commission or call/text 610-554-4099.

There is no rain date for the event.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Owen Case - 6 on November 1 Tracy Moser - 52 on November 2

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65 year reunion for Slatington High submitted by Eileen Kern

1st Row left to right; Jean Schmick Snyder, Carol Snyder Shirley, Marie Owens Zellers, Mildred Lewis Shuster, Barbara Lauchnor Sheckler, Eileen Skutches Kern.

2nd Row left to right: Marlene Schmick Hoffman, Elaine Fenstermacher Bogart, Mildred Kuhns Harwick, Diana Andrews Musselman, Donald Altrichter, Franklin Johnson.

3rd Row left to right: Katherine Wenner Blose, Grace German Torbey, Marie Frey Feinour, Robert Lewis, Bruce Kester, Carl Oplinger.

4th Row: William Rauch, Roy Hankee, Mildred Wotring Wertman, William Williams, Edward Bauer, Lewis Smith, Carl Petrus.

The Slatington High School Class of 1954 celebrated their 65th year reunion on October 11th at Iron Lakes Country Club. In 1954, 117 graduated from S.H.S. Today 55 are known to be living. Of those 25 attended the reunion.

The Committee that plans the yearly reunions includes Eileen Kern, Grace Torbey, Betty Kline, Frank Johnson and Robert Lewis. It was an enjoyable get together with loads of door prizes donated by class members, alot of reminiscing and laughs. Next years reunion is scheduled for October 2.

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VETERANS DAY 2019 IN MEMORY AND HONOR… During the past year, we have had the privilege of serving the families of Veterans.

We are honored to be of service to them in their time of need, just as their loved one was there in our time of need. On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who served our country in the name of Freedom, the same Freedom that allows us to serve them.

Our prayers are with all the Veterans, their families, and with the brave men and women serving our country today. We also wish to thank those from our area’s veteran service groups who volunteer their time in honor guards and firing squads bestowing the greatest honor for their deceased comrades.

William Stahl – Air Force – Vietnam • Gerald D. Nagle – Army – Vietnam Richard J. Kuhn – Marines – Peacetime•Albert C. Jones, Jr. – Army – Peacetime Arthur J. Jones, Jr. – Army - Vietnam•Michael C. Allen – Army – Vietnam James A. Thompson – Army – Korea•Russell R. Frey – Army – Korea Joseph J. Myirski, Sr. – Navy – WWII•Edward R. Laubach – Navy – Korea George W. Kaiser, Jr. – Army – WWII•Jack S. Fucili, Sr. – Army – 20 Years National Guard Roderick H. Knecht – Marines – WWII•Nathaniel Salis – Army – WWII Robert W. Gehman, Jr. – Army – WWII•Ralph E. Grube – Navy – WWII Henry C. Frey – Marines – Peacetime•LeRoy C. Rissmiller –Navy – Peacetime Barry R. LaBar – Army – Vietnam•Richard A. Brown – Army – Vietnam Dale R. Butz – Navy – Peacetime•Charles S. Wunderly, III – Navy – Vietnam Joseph R. Dlugos, Jr. – Army – Vietnam•James T. Kinirsky – Army – Vietnam Allen J. Muth – Army – Vietnam•James A. Sprague – Army – Peacetime Bruce A. Werkheiser – Marines – Peacetime•Richard R. Talbott – Coast Guard – WWII Donald J. Housel – Navy – Vietnam•Kenneth N. Bruch – Army – Vietnam Raymond K. Hart, II – Navy – Peacetime•Richard R. Schaeffer – Army – Korea Max Lampenfeld, Jr. – Air Force – Vietnam•Warren L. Henning – Navy –WWII Robert F. Jacoby – Army – Vietnam•Homer A. Latshaw, Jr. – Army – Vietnam Ellsworth C. Bush, Jr. – Army – Korea•Stanford D. Gilbert, Jr. – Air Force – WWII Permen J. Phillips – Army – Korea•Robert R. Siegfried – Army-Air Corps – WWII William H. Cron – Army – Peacetime•William L. Kopchak – Army – Peacetime Donald A. Dilliard – Army - Korea

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Winter Coat Donation submitted by Sean Campbell

St. Nicholas Knights of Columbus Council 16656 recently donated 5 cases of new winter coats to support the Knights "Coats for Kids" program.

Families struggling to make ends meet use their scarce resources to meet the most basic needs and cannot always afford the vital essential of a new winter coat.

The goal of the Coats for Kids program is to ensure that no child in North America goes without a coat during the winter season. Through the dedication of Knights of Columbus Councils across the United

States and Canada, hundreds of thousands of new winter coats have been distributed to children since program inception.

This shipment of 5 cases of coats will be distributed to local elementary schools in the Northampton Area School District as well as St. John Neumann Regional School.

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November is National Novel Writing Month. For the Month of November on Mondays at 5:00 the Library will offer Come Write In, a quiet writing space for you to write your novel.

November 12 at 6:00 is Book Bingo for children and their families. Play to win new or slightly used books. Any child up to and including fifth grade are invited to play.

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Mayhem in the Sourland Mountains is November 15 at 7:00. The Library will host James Davidson, author of New Jersey’s Lindbergh Kidnapping and Trial. Davidson will discuss the Lindbergh family and the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr. Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania is November 18 at 6:30. Join Fair Districts PA as they discuss Gerrymandering and how the Lehigh Valley was one of the Districts that was most affected by the gerrymandering court case in 2018.

Visit with Santa and complete a Christmas craft on December 10 at 6:00. Come to a special storytime with Santa and craft. Registration begins November 18.

Gingerbread House Building Competition for Teens is December 11 at 3:00.

Christmas Memories with Janice Monahan Rodgers on December 12 at 6:00. Join Rodgers as she discusses her book Christmas is a ‘Coming.

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Follow the Monahan clan back in the 1940s and 50s to see how they celebrated the holidays, growing up in the Lehigh Valley.

All programs are free, open to the public, and require registration. Please register at the Library Help Desk or call 610-262-7537. Visit us at www. northamptonapl.org for more information.

The Library Fall Book Sale is November 13, 14, and 16. Children, teen and adult books; DVDs & CDs will all be on sale. Bag sale throughout the sale.

Sip and Shop is November 22 6:00 to 8:00. Get some Christmas shopping done at this Friends Fundraiser. Vendors include Paparazzi, Pampered Chef, Color Street, Scentsy, and more! Ticket includes entrance fee, two glasses of wine, and a selection of light refreshments. Presale going on now at the Library.

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10 Things to Do Now to Prepare for the Holidays Source: www.theproductivewoman.com

Preparing for the holidays I’m not one who starts celebrating holidays early.

I don’t play Christmas music until December 1. I wish stores wouldn’t start their Christmas displays before Halloween. (In fact, Joanne, a TPW Community member from Australia, shared a photo of a store Christmas display in early September!)

Nevertheless, it’s not a bad idea to spend a little time in the early fall thinking about and planning ahead for the holidays. While it might be a little early to get the holiday decorations out, still there are a few things we can do now to help make the

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Why do holidays bring stress?

We want to make the holidays special. Nothing wrong with that. But that often means a lot of events get added to the schedule. While they are fun, they can add to the stress level.

The last quarter of the year can be a stressful time for many people at work as well. One article aimed at entrepreneurs quotes survey results indicating that “65 percent of Gen Xers reported feeling stressed during the holidays. Baby Boomers came in second at 62 percent, while 61 percent of Millennials said they felt the weight of the holiday rush.”

According to another writer,“65 percent of people surveyed said the financial strain associated with gift purchases is the most stressful part of the holidays.”

In addition to money, other sources of stress might be: feeling overwhelmed and overbooked, family conflict, and feeling sad when everybody else is cheerful. Not everyone is happy during the holidays.

What can we do now to prepare?

How can we get a head start on preparation for the holidays and make the season less stressful? I

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came up with ten things we can do to prepare now, including some ideas I collected from online sources and from the TPW community.

1. Plan ahead.

Sit down with a cup of something and a notebook or your computer and your calendar, and do a mind dump of all the things you usually do or need or want to do during the holidays, starting maybe from mid-October through the New Year’s celebrations.

Include it all: family traditions, church or work or community events you need or want to participate in, people you want to give gifts to, food or gifts you want to make, meals you want to serve, parties you plan to host or attend, etc. After you’ve captured it all, take a look and ask yourself: • How realistic is your list (keeping in mind daily commitments, stage of life you’re in, etc.)?

• What can you cut from the list and still have the kind of holiday season you want to have?

• What can you move around or change now to set yourself up to have the time and energy you need to do the things you actually want to do?

One blogger suggests setting up a holiday planner–either a section of your current planner or a separate planner dedicated to holiday plans.

(Her post includes suggests and links to various planners she’s used.)

2. Develop a budget for the holidays.

Think about how much money you’re willing to set aside for each person you want to give a gift to.

Having a budget written down now might help you resist the urge to overspend as the holidays get closer.

If the budget is an issue, take steps now to avoid uncomfortable situations during the holidays. Talk to extended family about skipping gifts, or giving gifts only to the children, or drawing names and setting a cap on the amount (so nobody feels embarrassed because somebody else gave a more extravagant gift).

Check out Choose to Save’s “Planning Ahead for the Winter Holiday Season”for some tips on creating a holiday budget.

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3. Shop ahead.

The steps above will help make it easier for you to get your holiday shopping sooner rather than later. If you have the list of people you want to give gifts to and then brainstorm ideas for gifts for each, you’ll have it top-of-mind when you’re out and can be watching for those perfect gifts and watch for sales on the things you want to give.

Members of The Productive Woman Community offered some great ideas in our Facebook group discussion: Ayrika said,“We have small kids. We do Christmas layaway early, so we won’t get tempted to use credit cards closer to Christmas day.

Alison advocates for both setting a budget and shopping ahead: “One thing we DID do this year was budget – and I’ve even already bought all my Christmas presents! They are wrapped and in the closet. Never done that before this year, but it feels pretty nice to know that presents are BOUGHT and PAID. Our only expenses now will be any events/ charity gifts.”

Georgy said, “I always try to buy my gifts way ahead of time, I also focus on going to markets, etc & not department stores.”

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stores–much easier to do if you plan ahead and start early.

4. Start decluttering.

Cluttered space contributes to anxiety and to a lack of focus. On the other hand, a clean, clutter-free space helps lead to a more relaxed and peaceful frame of mind.

In addition to the pleasure that comes from having a peaceful, decluttered home, getting rid of the “extra” stuff will also make space for the new stuff that invariably comes at the holidays.

Starting now you can: • Clean out refrigerator and pantry well before it’s time to do holiday cooking; non-perishables that you won’t use could be donated to a food pantry.

• Declutter kids rooms and find things to discard or donate. This might be a new holiday tradition of choosing gently used toys to donate to a shelter.

Get the kids involved.

• Declutter and refresh bathrooms that might be used by guests during holiday parties (same with guest room).

• Declutter master bedroom and make it a refuge

for you during the busy holiday season.

• Clean out coat closet and make space for guest coats. (Can you donate any coats that have been outgrown or replaced to a shelter?)

• Clean out a closet or space for gifts, wrapping paper, etc., as you buy them. If you have the space for it, you could even set up a gift-wrapping station where you have everything you need at hand to wrap gifts.

5. Cook/bake ahead.

If you think about holiday meals ahead of time, are there any dishes or treats you traditionally serve that can be made ahead and frozen? Or things you can have in the freezer and pull out to take to a party or serve unexpected guests?

In our TPW Community Facebook groups discussion, Alison noted that “I have always heard the idea to bake up a bunch of treats in advance and freeze them, like loaf cakes and cookies and pies, for easy access for last minute guests and parties and things. Never done it, but I think I might this year.”

My oldest daughter loves Christmas and every year she does a bunch of baking and puts together pretty boxes filled with homemade treats. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated Christmas gifts in our family.You could start doing some of that now.

6. Make reservations for holiday travel.

I love this idea, which came from Emma in the TPW Community Facebook group. She said,“I buy all of the travel in August or September so I can get nonstop flights (essential for me for little kid travel when possible).” Seats on airlines and other transport options fill up during the holidays, as do hotels, so making those reservations now might help you get the seats or rooms you want–and maybe at a better price.

7. Plan some fun events for yourself and your family.

Now might be a great time to start investigating the options for memory-making family activities during the holiday season. What does your community offer? What special sights are available near where you live?

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Several members of the TPW Community use this approach. Alison said,“One thing I hope to do in the next month is plan some fun holiday activities/ outings. I’m going to check all the surrounding areas and compile a list of festivals/parades, attractions we can enjoy to really get the most out of the season.

Arianna said, “In November I make a little Christmastime bucket list of fun things we want to do or places we want to go, for example: go to a tree lighting ceremony, go ice skating, watch certain movies, have a sugar cookie decorating night, etc.

We schedule the must-dos and leave the rest as a list we can refer to when deciding what to do with our leisure time.”

8. Get a jump on your holiday cards or letter.

Take a family photo now; assemble/update addresses and begin addressing cards. Shannon said, “I start my Christmas cards in October, otherwise I never get them done.”

9. Make it meaningful.

Be intentional about keeping your priorities in mind, and think about what’s important to you and your family. Joyce observed that one key to a memorable holiday season is “deciding what is really important, especially as kids get older. I was shocked to discover that making a Christmas bun tree, the way my mom did with me, is important to my 30-year-old.”

My kids (all adults now) really look forward to the stockings we stuff with goodies and trinkets and put out after they go to bed. More than once they’ve told me, “Skip the gifts if you need to, but don’t forget the stockings!”

As one writer notes, “A meaningful holiday is what’s really important. Sit down with your family and talk about what you liked the year before and what you didn’t. Start planning ways you will make the holidays memorable and more meaningful.”

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10. Make personal time and self-care a priority, even during the holiday season.

Include some time for self-care–schedule your holiday-time appointments (hair? nails? massage? brunch with a beloved friend?) now.

Leave some white space on your calendar. Filling up every second of the holiday season with events and activity and go-go-go might result in happy memories . . . or it might result in exhaustion and emotional meltdowns. Focus on what’s most meaningful, and carve out time to relax and rest and savor the season’s most special times. As Shira Boss says in her Plan Ahead for Christmas! A Stepby-Step Gameplan,“If something on the list (hosting a holiday party, sending out cards, buying gifts for extended family, etc.) is stressful for you in a nothappy way, try to simplify or eliminate it.”

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The smores station outside at the front entrance set the scene of a beautiful fall evening. Enter through the building to find a pumpkin carving contest, cupcake bar, agility course, food samples, nail polish bar and much more.

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School’s Open House on Wednesday, October 23 was a crowd pleaser!

Parents, students, alumni, business partners, and community members came out to learn more about the 30+ programs offered at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS). Each of the programs hosted activities and tables showcasing what they do and what the students learn while in class.

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Der Schrankgungle Wann du uffgebrocht bischt warre uff sellem Schlack vun der Kaft bis naus zum Backoffe am Blohe Baerrick, niwwer bis an der Schockeri, an der Heedelbaryer Kaerrich her un nunner bis Huckelbeere Baerrick, dann hoscht du schunn genunk vum Schrankgungle gheert.

Verleicht waarscht du mannichmol verschreckt, dass du die Gichtre schier ghatt hoscht, wann die alde Leit gsaagt hen, deet dich hole, wann du dich net beheefe deedscht.

Niemand hot ihn sei Lewe gsehne, awwer er waar ariyets rumgschtolbert, abaddich darrich die Nacht, wann's dunkel waar un wann er ebbes schtehle kenne. Wann en Paar Hosse odder en Hemm vun re Weschlein weckkumme iss, dann waar er die Schuld; un er hot immer die greesschde genumme. Fer sell hen die Leit all gemeent er waer en arricker grosser Mensch gewest. Sie hen gsaagt er waer greesser, as der Schadde uff der Scheier, wann en Bauer en Lutzer owets draagt. Er deet ken Deerche uffmache, er hett so lange Beh, dass er graad owwe driwwer aus un nei schtridde deet.

Wann en schwarze Haar owwe an de grosse Dier draus in die Scheier gfunne hot, dann waar's gsaagt, "Do waar der Schrankgungle, ken annerer Mensch meecht selli Grees sei, as er der Kopp owwe wedder schlaggt." 'S waar aa gsaagt, sei Hend waere die Grees vum me Schunke. un sei Aerm waere so lang, dass er en Schpeicher-fenschder wie nix uffmache kennt. 'N deel saage er waer alt gewest, gengt mit me Schtock die Grees vun re Waggedeichsel, un Continued on page 26

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deet immer en Bindel draage , greesser as en Schprausack; dass er en gross rot Gsicht hett mit re lange Naas un en langer schtruwwelicher Baart.

Wann die Hounds hinne an der Lot wiescht geblafft hen un hett an ihre Kedde gschnarrt hen, dann waar ebbes letz im Hof; un die EIdere hen de Kinner als gsaagt. "Do iss ariyets seller schlecht Schrankgungle widder um der Weg." Alles iss noh zugemacht warre, so as er net ins Fenschder gucke kennt un die Gleene die Gichtre gewwe. Sie hen noh ruhich hocke misse un sin sie all ins Bett gschnieckt un sich unnich em Deppich verschluppt, awwer mit em eende Aag so bissel owwe raus gebiepscht. Die Leit waare immer in Engschde weeich ihm.

Mer hot gemeent er waer immer nachts ariyets draus, eemol in dem Schtettel un naegscht mol in sellem; eemol owwe am Baerrick her un dann ariyets unne naus, immer an de Leit verschrecke un beraawe. Die Geil hot er awwer leenich gelosst; die Sei hot er yuscht verschteert, un vum Rinsvieh iss er gans weck gebliwwe; awwer Hinkel un Oier, zu denne hot er sich gholfe, as wie wann sie sei waere.

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geroppt warre. Un Welschkann, Hunnerde vun Ohre, sin alle Yaahr weckkumme. Un Grumbeere sin beim Buschel gschtohle warre, wann sie im Feld gelegge hen fer auszudrickle. An allem, was die hattschaffiche Leit sich fer der Winder zammegsammelt hen, hot mer gemeent deet der Kaerl sich helfe. Sie hen als gsaagt, mer kennt sei Schpure sehne, wann’s Schnee uff’m Grund ghatt hot, awwer fer die Schpure noh, misst mer viele Meile laafe, wu sie eem hiedirecte deede, un noh deet mer verleicht am End yuscht imme Gringel rumgeh.

Uffemol sin all sei Schtreech zum me End kumme.

Viel hen gsaagt er waer zu alt warre. Annere hen gsaagt. eens vun selle harde Windere hett er sich in seinre Hitt. am Baerrick hinne draus, faschtgelegt un waer dood gange.

Der Schrankgungle waar en schlechder Kaerl in seinre Zeit – ihr kenne's glaawe odder net.

-Vum Stewart Lewis vun Slatedale. (Preston Barba’s “Eck” Column, 17 October 1936) The “Schrankgungle” If you were raised in that wooded area from the [Lehigh] Gap out to the Bake Oven Knob on the Blue Mountain, over to the Shochary Ridge [Lynn Township, north of Kistler Valley], to around the Heidelberg Church and down to the Huckleberry Ridge [in South Whitehall Township northeast of Walbert], then you already heard enough of the Schrankgungle.

Perhaps you were frightened many times, that you almost had seizures when the old people always said that he would come get you if you would not behave.

Nobody had ever seen him, but he was always stumbling around somewhere, especially during the night, when it was dark and when he could steal something. When a pair of pants or a good shirt disappeared from the wash line, then he was the blame, and he always took the larger ones. For that reason, the people thought he must have been a

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very large man. They always said he was larger than the shadow on the barn when the farmer carried a lantern in the evening. He would not open any fense gates, he had such long legs that he could step over top and come in. When a farmer found black hair over top of the large barn door, then it was said, “The Schrankgungle was here, no other man could be that height, that he could hit his head up against there.” It was also said that hands were the size of a ham and his arms so long that could open windows on the second floor with no trouble at all. A few would say he was old, that we went with a walking stick the size of a wagon tongue and carried a bundle larger than a chaff bag [used for a mattress], that he had a large reddish face with a long nose and an unkempt beard.

When the hounds in the back of the lot barked and pulled hard on their chains, then something was wrong in the yard and the parents said to the kids, “Somewhere around here that evil Schrankgungle is again on his way.” Everything was then closed up so he could not look in the window and give the little one seizures. They needed to sit around quietly and often they sneaked into bed and slipped under the covers, but with the one eye peeping out a little. The people were always frightened of him.

One always thought he was always somewhere out there., one time in this village and the next in that one: one time up here around the mountain, and then somewhere down and about, always frightening the people and robbing. The horses he always left alone; the pigs he just bothered, and he just stayed away from the cattle. But he helped himself to the chicken and eggs, just as though they would be his own. He also took many other things.

From many people’s gardens, whole rows of turnips were pulled out. And corn, hundreds of ears, every year disappeared, and potatoes were stolen by the bushel when they laid in the field to dry out. Of all things that the hard-working people gathered together for the winter, one thinks this guy would

help himself. They also said one could see his tracks when there was snow on the ground, but to follow the tracks one must walk many miles where they direct you and then perhaps at the end you just went around in a circle.

Suddenly all of his pranks came to an end. Some said he just became too old. Others said that during one of those hard winters in his hut out somewhere along the mountain, he became bedfast and passed away. The Schrankgungle was a bad fellow in his time – you can believe this story or not!

(- From Stewart Lewis of Slatedale.)

[This is the only source of information on this folklore character of upper Lehigh County of which I am aware. If you are familiar with other sources of information or have heard of him from folks in that region, perhaps you can share that with us. As you can see from the date of that article, the legend was dying out by the early twentieth century. The origin of the term, Schrankgungle, is most likely from schranke + Kunkle. The original meaning of the terms: schranke, to walk unsteadily; Kunkle from kunkel, a nickname for a tall thin person. (The ‘g’ and ‘k’ are sometimes interchanged between the Dialect and High German.) The original article was edited here for length; you can look for that original article in a library in the area that has microfilmed old Morning Call newspapers.]

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Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m.

SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) September 8 Worship 11:00 a.m.

Faith Formation, All ages 9:45 a.m.

September 15 Worship 8:30 a.m.

Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-767-2869 W 10 a.m.

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

Heidelberg U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-4740 (HA) Rev. Karen Yonney September 8 Worship 11:00 a.m.

Faith Formation, All ages 9:45 a.m.

September 15 Worship 11:00 a.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church Lehighton, 610-377-2675 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church Slatington, 610-767-2214 W Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Ben Salem United Church of Christ Lehighton, 570-386-3870 W 8/10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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 Sat. 5 pm. Sun. 9:00am & 10:30 am 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., SS 9:15 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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Dryland UCC Newburg, 610-759-4444 W 8 & 10.15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-377-6900 W 9 a.m. www.ebenezerumclehighton.com Egypt Community Church Egypt, 610-262-4961 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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.

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 8am & 11am SS 9:30am Grace United Church of Christ Northampton, 610-262-7186 (HA) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

Helping Hands Community Center Slatedale,610-767-6233 (HA) 3rd Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothing Distribution Helping Hands Community Church A ministry of Emerald St. Peter’s Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) LifeTree Cafe Saturdays 5 p.m.

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

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Whitehall, 610-262-9315 W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 7:15, 8:30, 10 & 11:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 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 Memorial Lutheran Church 604 Pine St (4th and Pine) Catasauqua, 610-264-2641 W: 8 a.m. spoken; 9 a.m. Family Communion; 10:30 traditional BS Thurs. 10 a.m.

Meditation and Mindful Movement (Zen Yoga) Weds. Nov 6 @ 7 in sanctuary 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 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

SS 9:15 a.m.

Jacob’s Church Route 143, New Tripoli, 610-756-6252 SS 9 a.m., W 10 a.m., BS Wed. 7 p.m. www.jacobschurch.org

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Jerusalem Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-681-5200 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Jerusalem U.C.C. Palmerton, 610-681-4412 W 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Kingdom Life Family Center Orefield (N) W 10 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church 1349 Green Street, Lehighton info@lbclehighton.org SS 10 a.m.; W 11 a.m.; BS 6 p.m.

HA & N for all service times 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.

St. Peter’s UCC, Lynnville New Tripoli, 610-298-8064 W 9:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m. www.stpeterslynnvill.com & facebook

Slatington Baptist Church Slatington, 610-767-6276 W 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Whitehall, 610-435-3901 (H) W Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Palmerton W 8 & 10 a.m.

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

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Palmerton, 610-826-7766 W 10:30 a.m.

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

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.

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

Trinity Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 SW 9:30 a.m. 1st Saturday 5 p.m. W/ Holy Communion 1st Tuesday 10 a.m. Quiet Communion

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

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. - Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9 a.m.

United Church of Christ Greenawalds 2325 Albright Ave. Allentown 610-435-1763 uccgreenawalds.org W 10:30 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 8:30 & 10:30 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.

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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 SS - 9:15 a.m., W - 10:30 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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Blue Mountain Fish & Game Assoc 4190 Wood Dr., Walnutport

Another Northern Lehigh Recreation Activity submitted by Don Eckhart

Barrett Donna, (far left) an environmental educator for Wild lands Conservancy, address part of a group wanting to learn a bit about “Scary Creature.” Here they are, (the people that is) on the Slate Heritage Trail on the evening of October 10, learning the bats take a really unwarranted “bum wrap” as they are exceptional in helping suppress nocturnal flying insects (IE: mosquitos)As a real exciting cap on the evening, everyone (who chose to) had the opportunity to pet a big, fat, hairy trantula. Thank you Wildlands. See the NLRA wev site for future events.

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Regan Pender The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Regan Pender has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for September. Regan is the daughter of Richard and Shelly Pender and lives in Slatington; she has four siblings, Matthew, Darby, Aaron and Adam. Her activities include cross country, winter track, and track and field.

Regan is President of the Senior Class, and Student Council Vice President. She also enjoys hiking, biking, and reading. Regan was named Times News Female Cross Country Athlete of the Year, BRC TV Female Athlete of the Week (October 22, 2018), Coordinated Health Female Athlete of the Week (September 5, 2019), and Northern Lehigh Female Athlete of the Year 2019.

Her future plans include attending West Chester University to obtain a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. Congratulations, Regan!

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Northampton High School is Hosting 6th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser submitted by Tara Mrazik

Saturday, November 9th, from 10am – 5pm, CFS will transform the Northampton HS Gymnasium into a 25+ bed showroom filled with all sizes and styles. Name brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Malouf, and Symbol are available for up to 50% off retail prices! Watch for area yard signs and for the few lucky high school kids who get to wear the “mattress suit” while promoting the sale to passersby.

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Veterans Day, November 11th of each year, is a federal holiday in the United States to honor all those who have served in the U.S. military.

November 11th marks the day that the major combat in World War I ended. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson named November 11th Armistice Day. In 1938, November 11th became a legal holiday with the name Armistice Day. The first national holiday to celebrate Veterans Day was held in 1947. In 1954, Armistice Day legally became Veterans Day. Interesting Veterans Day Facts: Veterans Day falls on the same day as

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World War I formally ended on November 11th, at the 11th hour. It is also the 11th month.

Originally, when known as Armistice Day, it was meant to honor those who died in World War I, but when it was amended in the early 1940s, it was changed to honor all the veterans who have served in the U.S. military.

Veterans Day is sometimes confused with Memorial Day, however Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the military and Veterans Day honors all those who have served in the U.S. military, alive and deceased.

Raymond Weeks, a World War II veteran from Alabama, came up with the idea in 1945 to honor all veterans on November 11th, not just the ones who had lost their lives in World War I. Raymond Weeks was given the Presidential Citizenship Medal from Ronald Reagan in 1982.

Raymond Weeks led the celebration from 1947 until 1985 when he died.

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Each year on Veterans Day there is a ceremony held in Arlington Cemetery to honor all who have died in war.

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In 1921, on November 11th, an American soldier was buried at Arlington Cemetery. His identity was unknown and as such, his gravesite is called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On November 11th a wreath is laid on the grave during a ceremony. It is laid by the president or by a high-ranking member of the government.

In 2011 it was estimated that approximately 8.1% of veterans in the United States are women.

Approximately 35% of the veterans living today served in the United States military in the Vietnam War. On average, those who have served in the military in the United States, including men and women, earn more than those who have not served.

There is not supposed to be an apostrophe in Veterans Day. Still, some spell it Veteran's Day or Veterans' Day.

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RAYMONDEvents THE AMISH COMIC SHOW, DINNER, & DJ. Saturday, November 9, 2019. Only $25 pp. Doors Open 6 p.m., Platters (include draft beer & soda) Served at 6:30 p.m., Show begins at 8 p.m. DJ McB playing afterward till Midnight. Tickets on Sale at Slatington Moose Lodge, 716 Main Street (parking in rear), Slatington, PA. 610-767-9960. FMI call/text Debbie 610-295-4414.

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA SAT 12/7/19 10AM-3PM St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Rd Palmerton. 20+ vendors, basket raffle, bake sale and more!

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For Sale For Sale: 2017 Keystone RV Passport model# 3290BH, 3 slides, and automatic awning, flat screen TV. This trailer is new, I towed it home and due to health reasons we never got to use it. My loss, is your gain $21,995 OBO. Call Bob at 610-393-0782 Pontoon boat Crest 24 ft., 50HP, Johnson motor, needs TLC comes with trailer. $2,000 OBO. Call 610-393-0782 Pressure Washer Home-lite 2700 PSI. Like new asking $140 paid $320. Call 610-767-1012. Leave message. (11/7).

Holiday goodies. Pumpkin roll $11.00, Kiffles or nut tossies $6.00 dz., Pies $7.00, Apple dumplings $2.50 ea. Berlinsville area. Call

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Help Wanted We are currently seeking skilled crew leaders/fence installers for Lehigh Valley Fence co located in Bath PA. Starting rate compensated with experience, overtime available.

Benefits after 90 days. Please apply in person at 6587 Jacksonville Rd Bath PA, Immediate start. (11/7)

Real Estate For Rent Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS, W/S/G included. $590 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $110-$150/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail.

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Room For Rent: Walnutport, furnished, WIFI, utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, convenient parking.

Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only. Call 610-767- 5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only. (11/7).

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Real Estate For Sale Beautiful unit in the very desirable Carousel building!

Two balconies for fantastic, unobstructed ocean and bay views from the 20th floor! Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sunrise from your private, extralarge oceanfront balcony. In the evenings, enjoy the incredible sunsets over the bay from your private bay front balcony. You get the best of both worlds! Fully furnished and stylishly appointed, this condo has everything you need; just bring your bathing suit!

This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of the beach life, for a fraction of the price! Four rotating weeks per year to enjoy all this luxury condo building has to offer (Share #2). Building amenities include Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Center, Restaurants, and an Indoor Ice Skating Rink! This is a Joint Venture, not a timeshare.

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Turnkey operating costs including taxes, condo fee, weekly maid service, insurance, etc. are paid monthly, $184.00 per share. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

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Services Available Always on run? Receipts everywhere? Paperwork being pushed off until LATER? Call Organize “U” Bookkeeping 610-686-3025 Flat monthly fee based on your needs. QuickBooks Online or Desktop organizemybooks@gmail.com (12/19)

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NCC's associate degree in Nursing receives high Honor and ranking submitted by Katherine Noll

Northampton Community College's (NCC) associate degree in nursing program earned a number one ranking out of 26 evaluated schools with nursing programs in Pennsylvania, according to nursingprocess.org. Out of the 26 Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Approved RN (ADN) Programs for 2020, 10 schools were ranked among the best. NCC came out on top due to its affordable education that prepares well-versed, technically competent nurses. The program consists of four semesters and clinical learning experiences in conjunction with different healthcare agencies in the Lehigh Valley and its surrounding areas.

NCC's nursing program students have the freedom of choosing classes and clinicals both during the day and at night to fit their schedule. Studying in NCC's facilities and small classes helps students gain the necessary skills and allows them to interact directly with their instructors.

About Northampton Community College For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton. edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.

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class will continue on the 2nd Saturday of each month through December. The group is offering free classes for beginners to explore and document their family tree. Contact the library for more information.

The next meeting of the “Friends of the Library” will be on Monday, November 11th. at 6:00 pm. They are always looking for new members and ideas.

The group normally meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. For more information, contact the library.

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Preschool story hour is back! The fall session of the library’s preschool story hour is on Tuesdays at 11:00a.m.The program will run through November 12th.

The library is holding a 50/50 Raffle for Christmas.

Tickets are $2.00 a piece or 3 tickets for $5.00.

Winners will be drawn on Dec. 23rd.

The next meeting of the Book Club will be on Monday, Dec.2, 2019 at 1:00. The club will be discussing “A Blue and Gray Christmas” by Joan Medlicott.

The local genealogy group will hold its fourth class on Saturday, December 14th at 11:00am.The

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Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

down?” on Wednesday, Nov. 27th at 1:00pm. The Sweet Spot diabetes series is presented on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 1:00 and is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. There is a link on the library’s web site (www.slatingtonlibrary. org) to view past presentations.

The library takes donations of books. We do not take encyclopedias, National Geographic’s magazines or Reader’s Digest condensed books.

There is always a book sale going on.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.;

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

St. Peter’s is hosting Tiger Scouts on Thursday evenings. Interested contact Kayla Trotter @484597-9565 for more information. Due to technical problems Lifetree Café is not yet up and running.

It will be held each Saturday starting at 6PM, at its new location in the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale. The Center is at 4019 Main St, Slatedale in the Former Salem UM Church.

The Café is open to all people for an hour of stories and conversation to feed your soul. For more information on the Grand re-opening watch the churches web site. Wednesday, November 20th is the date of the next Senior Lunch from 11:30 – 1PM. There are (3) three Bibles Study groups available each week, Monday morning at 11am, Tuesday evenings at 7PM and Wednesday evenings at 7PM. Mondays and Wednesdays will be doing the book “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller. Tuesdays will be doing a sermon discussion. The Redeemers Closet located at our Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale at 4019 Main St, continues to be open for the free clothing give away the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am till noon. This month will be on November 16th. And Family Fun Night is held on the 4th Friday of every month at

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St. Peter’s at 6:30PM. Different activities are held each month and the public is invited. This month will be on November 22nd. 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. 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 610-737-1450, or check us out at www.

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GIRL OF THE MONTH

Slatington Woman’s Club - October 2019

Lauren Hoffman

The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Lauren Hoffman has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for October. Lauren is the daughter of Mark and Tracy Hoffman and lives in Slatington; she has a sister, Kaitlin.

Her activities include softball, basketball, cheering, student council, and National Honor Society. Lauren also enjoys fishing, baking, traveling, and spending time with family at the beach. She has received Principal’s List and been a member of the District and League Championship Teams for Softball. Her future plans include attending Bloomsburg University to become a Radiation Therapist.

Congratulations, Lauren!

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS OFFER FREE EYE EXAMS FOR LEHIGH TWP RESIDENTS The LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB is offering a FREE eye exam to residents of Lehigh Township, regardless of age, who are not covered by Eye Care Insurance.

The eye exam will be performed by Walnutport Family Eye Care.

To take advantage of this important and FREE opportunity, which ends Dec. 31, 2019, please contact Wayne A. Benninger, Community Action Chairman for the Lehigh Township Lions Club, at 610-349-3596 or any other Lehigh Township Lions Club member.

As part of a public service project, the eye exam fees will be paid by the Lehigh Township Lions Club..... serving Lehigh Township since I951.

This offer is limited to the first 200 qualified respondents.

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NCC to Present Talk on Vaping

Since October 8, 2019, 1,200 vaping-related illnesses have been reported in the U.S. submitted by Katherine Noll

Northampton Community College (NCC) will present a talk, The Vaping Epidemic, on Thursday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 220, College Center, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem Township. The program will be livestreamed to Room 242, Keystone Hall, Monroe Campus, 2411 Route 715, Tannersville.

Vaping is becoming increasingly popular and dangerous. Across the U.S., since October 8, 2019,

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Topics to be included in the talk will be vaping devices popular with the young, health dangers of vaping, gateway drugs, and talking to young people about vaping risks.

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Diamond Fire Company 125th Anniversary Celebration 2021 in Walnutport June 11 - Block Party June 12 - Parade, Beer Garden, and Festivities Events to support the monumental project will be as follows:

- Nov. 17, 2019 - Gun Bingo at Bingo Hall see our Facebook page for purchase info - Spring 2020 - Adult Toy Bingo - TBA - Nov 2020 - Gun Bingo again Check out our Facebook page for other events at the Social Hall

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Children’s Christmas Toy Bingo Friday, November 22, and Friday, December 6, 7 pm Vigilant Fire Co. 110 S. Walnut St., Slatington

Doors and kitchen open at 5 PM Prizes are electronics and toys $25 for a package deal.

Bingo will consist of 20 regular games, 5 specials and a 26th coverall jackpot game for a choice of either a 55” flat screen TV or a computer.

Cash Kitchen*Pull Tabs*Tip Sheets Extra Game Purchases Available.

To reserve seats call 610-657-3054.

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Fall Prevention Tips Seminar - Free Community Presentation

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submitted by Lynn Gerlach

Thursday, November 14, 12 p.m.* Cherryville Senior Center 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville Presenter: Elizabeth Buresh, PT *Free lunch optional at 11 a.m. (donations accepted). Please call Karen at 610-767-2977 on November 13 by 11 a.m. to order lunch.

Falls can be a serious problem among our senior population. One in three adults over 65 fall each year, which can result in injuries from hip fractures to concussion and brain bleeds. The good news is that many falls are preventable. This presentation will address factors that contribute to falls, techniques to prevent falls and important materials you can share with others. Elizabeth Buresh, PT, is a physical therapist at Good Shepherd Physical Therapy in Laurys Station who specializes in fall prevention and balance. All seniors 60 and older are welcome. Come out and join us!

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submitted by Lloyd Hopkins

Applications for grants from The Henry L. Mickley / Mabel S. Fravel Charitable Trust are now being accepted for the year 2019. Applications are available at Slatington Borough Hall, Washington Township Municipal Building and Key Bank at 502 Main Street Slatington. The 2 main criteria for application consideration are: you must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the monies must be used for recreation in Washington Township and/or the Borough of Slatington. Please mail your applications to Mr. Gary S. Fedorcha, 7220 North Gate Drive Slatington, PA 18080 postmarked no later than Monday, December 2, 2019.

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Lisa Wolff, senior manager, special projects at the Center for Humanistic Change (CHC), will discuss this fast-spreading public health issue. Wolff facilitates a variety of CHC programs throughout the Lehigh Valley. She also mentors middle and high school students through CHC's Project SUCCESS program. A graduate of Lehigh University, Lisa completed her M.Ed. at DeSales University, and taught fourth and sixth grade students in the East Penn School District before joining the Center in 2013.

The talk is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.northampton.edu/events.

It is sponsored by the NCC Alcohol and Other Drugs Taskforce and The Center for Humanistic Change.

About Northampton Community College With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It

counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry.

Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.

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Rescue a Friend Hi! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the Lab mix babies we are named after cars because we have so much energy. We are babies after all, just 6 months old, we love to play and wrestle with our brothers. We have some manners (sometimes) but we are trying. Do you have it in your heart to give us a shot we have been waiting at the rescue and want a home to call our own. (More Pets on Page 51)

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NCC to Host In-Vision Photography Month Show: Photographs by James Taylor and Dave Meyers will be exhibited submitted by Katherine Noll

Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold a reception for the In-Vision Photography Exhibit on Friday, November 15, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the gallery at Communications Hall, Bethlehem Campus, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem.

The work of James Taylor and Dave Meyers will be featured. The exhibit runs from Friday, November 1 through Saturday, December 14. The gallery is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays. For more information, email tshillea@ northampton.edu or call 610-861-5062.

About Northampton Community College For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College.

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GIRL OF THE MONTH

Slatington Woman’s Club - November 2019

Ava Rosario

The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Ava Rosario has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for November. Ava is the daughter of Ivan and Andrea Rosario and lives in Slatington; she has a sister, Giana.

Her activities include Editor-in-Chief of The Slate newspaper, Aevidum, choir, Theatre Ensemble, Theatre Art Crew, and student reporter for the District 11 Sports Internship. She also enjoys writing, reading, going to concerts and the movies, and watching SNL. Ava won 1st place in the Woman’s Club of Slatington Arts Contest for 10th grade photography. She wrote the poem “The Girl Who Dreams in Black and White” published by America Library of Poetry. Ava has earned Principal’s List, High Honor Roll, and was Captain of the All-Pro Keystones Team. Her future plans include majoring in English or Creative Writing. She hopes to become a writer of novels or screenplays or become an editor.

Congratulations, Ava!

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Kutztown University Joins Common App for 2019-2020 submitted by Bryan Salvadore

Students applying to Kutztown University for 2019-2020 will have the ability to do so through Common App, a powerful online college application platform that serves more than three million applicants, teachers, counselors and advisors across all 50 United States and around the world each year.

Common App is set to go live for Kutztown University Wednesday, Oct. 30, and will improve KU's reach and ease of application.

This partnership will allow a greater reach to potential students, along with making the application process easier. The online resource helps facilitate the application process with a userfriendly layout that makes prospective students aware of everything they need to apply as well as opportunities they may have been unaware of, such as available need-based fee waivers, scholarships, virtual mentorship and more. Common App also offers college planning guides for potential students and stores their work and documents in one place online.

Common App is free to students, families and counselors, although many colleges and universities

charge an application processing fee.

Founded in 1975, Common App is a nonprofit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process serving nearly 900 member colleges and universities worldwide. The Common App 20182019 impact and trend report shows the significant reach that using the program has created for firstgeneration and international college students along with encouraging diversity in participating schools.

Check out the Common App website for more information or contact Krista Evans, director of Admissions, at admissions@kutztown.edu.

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Remember When Photo credit - William D. Beck

The Walnutport Canal and Earl Snyder feeding the ducks at the Walnutport canal. The Walnutport Canal Park is named after Earl Snyder for his dedication to the canal over the years. Snyder worked to make the Walnutport Canal a beautiful place for running and walking trails, canoeing, festival and much more.

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Woman’s Club of Slatington monthly Meeting The Woman’s Club of Slatington will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 18, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington at 7p.m. We are a service organization which supports various groups in Lehigh County. Our November meeting will feature a demonstration on Mastering Kiffles

by Hali Kuntz. New members are always welcome.

For more information on what our club has to offer, please contact Debbie at 610-392-9695.

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