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BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | June 16, 2011

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From The Editor’s Desk.

There’s this guy I know. He’s awesome, even though he might be a little rough around the edges and uses slang that doesn’t exist - like most coal crackers. From time to time I might give him a little guff about his grammar; I am still looking for someone who can explain the semantics of “Hey-nah?” (Please e-mail me, seriously). But, he’s tough, smart, talented and most importantly has values and a work ethic that I can only hope to one day live up to. This man works long hours as a machinist at a hard job and still takes time to hang out with his wife, family and dog, Rex. Years ago he taught me how to drive, first in a go-cart and then he spent many hours with me parallel parking a Dodge K-Car in a parking lot in the Heights section of Hazleton. He taught me how to swing a hammer, turn a screw, change a light bulb, check my oil, change a water pump and sand quarter panels on a car. Some of my favorite memories with this guy are sanding classic car’s fenders covered in primer with wet, fine, sandpaper on a crooked wood-floored garage with the smell of a kerosene heater

Joe Korba

burning garage in Weatherly.

His work ethic taught me what it takes to be successful. Being lazy, loafing and calling off unnecessarily would be an affront to his way of life. I’d be ashamed to not give my profession my all. I couldn’t look him in the eye if I was a liar, thief or treated my girlfriend without the respect she deserves.

His name is Don Korba, he’s my Dad and my hero. I hope everyone takes a moment on Father’s Day to think of all the ways their father has shaped their lives.

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Slatington Library The Wonderful World of Wildlife summer story hour will start on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. and will continue for the next 6 Wednesdays.

Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to attend. Please register your child/children at the library if you wish to attend.

The library staff and board members would like to thank everyone who has made a donation to our annual fundraiser. If you haven’t given yet, please consider donating. The library relies on this fundraiser to provide its operating expenses.

Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Do you have a favorite craft or skill? Perhaps you could create an item to donate to the Library’s 15th annual Chinese auction to be held on Tuesday, September 2o. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items, gift certificates, gift baskets or like new items for the auction. Items can be dropped off at the library.

The library accepts book donations with the exception of encyclopedias, text books, and Reader’s Digest condensed books. There is always a used book sale in the library, hardcovers are .50 cents and paperbacks are 25¢.

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00

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The Social Page Carson Alton Primrose was proudly welcomed into this world on Tuesday May 3, 2011 by his big brother, Caleb and daddy & mommy, Bryan and Beth. He was born at 2:44 a.m. at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem campus and weighed 9 lbs 8 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Bev & Dave Ault of Slatington, and Jeff Primrose of Catasauqua. Paternal great grandparents are Walter and the late Pauline Primrose of Hellertown and the late Malcolm and Marilyn Davidson of Allentown. Maternal grandparents are James & Peggy Ziegenfuss of Walnutport. Maternal great grandparents are Alton & Naomi Ziegenfuss of Walnutport and the late Preston & Marion Hausman of Slatington.

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The Social Page Megan Begley of Slatington, a Junior at West Chester University has been named to the Dean's List. Begley, the daughter of Stephen and Lori Begley is a graduate of Northern Lehigh High School and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy.

Blue Mt. Quarter Midget Results Future Races: June 17 Regular show PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHT June 24 – Regular show Time Trials set Features July 1 – Regular show “RED WHITE BLUE NIGHT” Feature Finished May 27 Beginner Honda Feature #1 1. Hunter Wise 2. James Costlow 3. Peyton Arthofer Beginner Honda Feature #2 1. Adam Buchel 2. Gabe Schleiden 3. Hunter Oswald Beginner Feature #3 1. Matthew Andreas 2. Collin Bollinger 3. Kyle Krempasky Novice Honda Feature #1 1. Austin Beers 2. Kayla Campbell 3. Anthony Chrobak Novice Honda Feature #2 1. Avery Arthofer 2. Cj Fritz 3. Tj Bowman Honda 120 Open Feature 1. Kyle Strohl 2. Matthew Hopkins 3. Bryce Dodig Honda 160 Light Feature 1. Thomas Suveg 2. Alyson Godusky 3. Kyle Strohl World Formula 1. Kadie Pursell 2. Jenna Weidner 3. Joshua Bok

Feature Finishes June 3 Beginner Honda Feature #1 1. Tobie Behler 2. James Costlow 3. Hunter Wise Beginner Honda Feature #2 1. Gabe Schleiden 2. Nikolas Callavini 3. Logen Snyder Beginner Novice Feature 1. Collin Bollinger 2. Kyle Krempasky 3. Mason Pittinger Novice Honda Feature #1 1. Jack Culbertson 2. Joshua Koronya 3. Kayla Campbell Novice Honda Feature #2 1. Jj Horstman 2. Anthony Chrobak 3. Katie Vreeland Honda 120 Open Feature 1. Joel Peck 2. Bily Koch 3. Kyle Strohl Honda 160 Light Feature 1. Kyle Strohl 2. Thomas Suveg 3. Billy Koch Honda 160 Heavy Feature 1. Heather Lasko 2. Logan Crout World Formula Feature 1. Kadie Pursell 2. Alyson Godusky 3. Joshua Bok

Mary Jane Michael, age 91, who resides at Sacred Heart Assisted Living in Northampton caught a 2” catfish while fishing with her son at the Blue Mt. Fish & Game Association lake in Danielsville on Monday June 6th.

This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Ryker Schoch of Walnutport.

Happy Birthday Ryker!

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Siegfried Open June 19

Congratulations to Gerald “Matthew” Pritchard 2011 Kings College graduate

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atthew graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in business administration.

He is the son of Jerry Pritchard and resides in Lehigh Twp. He is also the grandson of Gerald & Sally Pritchard of Lehigh Twp. Matthew attended Lehigh Elementary and is a 2007 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School.

Matthew achieved Dean’s List while at King’s.

Matthew was captain of the King’s Baseball team, playing 3rd base, and was a key player in the 2011 Freedom Conference Playoffs. Matthew also plays for the Berlinsville Braves in the Blue Mountain League.

Matthew also served the college as a representative of the Student Government.

Matthew intends to further his education in business administration

Call Tara McDonald.

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The Siegfried Railroad Station, the home of the Northampton Area Historical Society and a Museum housing Northampton area artifacts, will be open to visitors on Sunday, June 19, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. the station is located on West 21st street (route 329) in Northampton. There are two special exhibits this year. The first is a display of dishes and glassware given out at ladies' nights at the Roxy Theatre in Northampton. The second is an exhibit of memorabilia from the cement national bank, the Allen Trust Company (which it absorbed) and the PNC Bank, now its parent company. There is no admission charge at the museum, but donations are accepted for the ongoing restoration of the station.

Congratulations Cory We are very proud of you!

Good Luck at Penn State!

Love Dad, Mom, Adam, Stephanie, Nicole & Ryan

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Happy 1st Birthday, Gavin Matthew Hoppes!

Blake and Kathryn Hoppes of Northampton want to wish their son Gavin a very happy first birthday.

Gavin, God knew just what He was doing when He added you to our family. You are our precious singleton, and your little life radiates joy. All our love, Mommy, Daddy, Jordan, Cayden and Mimi.

Fourth Annual Trout Creek Trot Slatington Parks & Rec. Commission announces the Fourth Annual Trout Creek Trot on Saturday August 20 beginning at 9 a.m. The race will start at the Slatington Trailhead. Registration is $15 before August 8, and $20 afterwards. High school runners and those under 17 registration is just $10. For a registration form, visit the slatington.org website or email us at slatrec@ptd.net

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Congratulations to Michael “Anthony” Snover 2011 Notre Dame High School Graduate Anthony graduated with Honors as a member of the National Honor Society He is the son of Michael & Lee Snover who reside in Bethlehem Twp. He is also the grandson of Gerald & Sally Pritchard of Lehigh Twp. Anthony attended Governor Wolfe Elementary, East Hills Middle School and Central Catholic High School.

While at Notre Dame High school, Anthony was a member of the Speech and Debate teams. He was also a three-year varsity letter baseball player, and plays for Wilson Senior Legion. He served as team captain his senior year. Anthony also participated as lead singer and guitarist in a band at Notre Dame performing at High School events.

Anthony has been recruited to play 3rd base at Union College in Schenectady, NY. While at Union College Anthony plans to study neuroscience.

Lorraine Roth is turning 90 years old on June 29, 2011.

Her grandchildren would like you to join us as we sing Happy Birthday to her. Join us for Cake and Ice Cream.

When: Sunday, June 26, 2011 Time: 7:00pm Where: Good Shepherd UCC Picnic Grove 3940 Mountain Road Slatington, PA 18080 (In case of inclement weather we will sing in Church Fellowship Hall)

A gift of your presence is all that is necessary.

For more information contact clephr@msn.com If you can’t join us for cake, you know she is sitting on the porch, stop by and say Happy Birthday yourself.

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Dining and Entertainment ROOSEVELT DEMOCRATIC CLUB D a n i e l s v i l l e , Lehigh Township, PA

Hall Available For Your Special Occasion • Private Bar And Seating For 200 People • Smoke Free.

Reasonable Prices Six Lanes Of Bowling Available For All Types Of Parties.

Call Joanne @ 610-767-2664 www.dvilledemoclub.org

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP VOL. FIRE CO. NO. 1 2440 Fairyland Road Lehighton, PA 18235 (610) 377-2144

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The Ice Cream Lab is seeking highly energetic, enthusiastic, individuals with a heart for children and a passion for fun. Immediate openings for PT event staff; must be able to work weekends and daytime hours during the summer and school year. Preschool and/or elementary teaching experience required to host school field trips, birthday parties and off-site catering events. Background checks a must.

Please send resume with references to: info@icecreamlabpa.com

REWARD: Not a teacher, but know someone who is?

Refer them to us, and if they’re hired, we’ll reward you with $50 in Ice Cream Lab gift certificates!

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Still time to Vote for your Favorite Coolest Treat!

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Scheduling: WEDDINGS, BANQUETS, SHOWERS, PARTIES, or ANY SPECIAL EVENT!!

Our first annual Coolest Treat reader’s survey where we asked our readers to vote for their favorite place to get ice cream, water ice or any other Cool Treat has been a runaway success!

We’ve already received hundreds of votes with more coming in every day.

Edgemont Acres had an early lead but The Blue Mountain Drive In has closed the gap with a flood of votes coming in the past few weeks and is now in first place. It’s a close contest and with a few more weeks left to vote any of your favorite places to get a Cool Treat may come out on top!

Make sure to vote for your favorite place to get a Cool Treat by either visiting our website – www. townandcountrygazette.com and clicking on the link or by mailing in the form below.

By Joe Korba

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1ST ANNUAL COOLEST TREAT READERS CHOICE POLL VOTE ONLINE AT www.townandcountrygazette.com

Where is Your Favorite Local Place to Get a Cool Treat?

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run-down The Hangover Part 2 - * * out of 4 – The original Hangover had a winning formula of raunchy humor, great cast chemistry and a Mike Tyson cameo that made it the highest grossing R-rated comedy ever. The director of the Hangover, Todd Philips, who also made the frat house-comedy Old School apparently decided not to mess with a good (profitable) thing. The wolf pack (Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) is back for another raucous night, this time Ed Helms’ hapless character Stu is the groomto-be. There are few changes in the plot from the first Hangover, substitute Thailand for Vegas and pencil in a drug dealing monkey instead of Tyson’s purloined Tiger and you know how things are going to play out. And while this movie is sometimes

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laugh-out-loud funny, it all seems a little lazy and a little too familiar in the end. With such a strong cast, Galifianakis’ well-meaning but demented Alan being the standout, it’s a shame they weren’t given fresh material to work with. One of the highlights is Helms’ obscene take on Billy Joel’s Allentown, the hit song about the Lehigh Valley’s most populous city.

Fast 5- *** out of 4 – The fifth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise knows how to do summer action right. It has beautiful women, fast cars, fistfights and lots of explosions. You would think at 130 minutes the movie would seem bloated but director Justin Lin knows how to keep things moving along at a lightening pace. Lin, thankfully, has chosen to not concentrate on the tired street racing that the series was founded on. This entry is more of the “heist-movie” genre with chases through the ramshackle favelas of Rio De Janeiro.

It never lets up off the accelerator as a DEA Agent played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Vin Diesel’s fugitive street racing character Dom face off.

Fast and the Furious veterans like Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and Jordanna Brewster round out the cast and do a good job at injecting some Fast and the Furious flavor into a new setting. If you’re looking for a great summer action film you can’t go wrong with Fast Five.

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Heritage Day Celebration The 31st annual Heritage Day Celebration will take place July 4, 10:00 a.m. at the Slatington Baptist Church on 509 Main Street in Slatington (corner of Main and Second Streets in Slatington).

Jason Breidinger, President of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce will preside as Master of Ceremonies. The Northern Lehigh Community Band, under the direction of Theodore Steinbrecher and the Northern Lehigh Freedom Chorus, under the direction of Anna Mary Milot, will provide music throughout the ceremony. Featured speaker for the event will be Major Nathan Kline, USAF, Retired.

Major Kline has 42 years of active and ready reserve time. Major Kline has received numerous awards including: The Distinguished Flying Cross The Air Medal with one Silver Oak Leaf cluster and 4 Bronze Oak Leaf clusters which equates to ten Air Medals 4 Bronze Battle Stars for ETO ribbon French Legion of Honor by the French Government in Paris, France on June 5, 2009.

Everyone is invited to the celebration. The celebration is a combined effort of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce and community volunteers.

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p.m. on Thursday, June 16. Quinter will discuss his experiences as a Fulbright Scholar in Switzerland.

The public is invited to this free meeting at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Avenue, Allentown.

Quinter’s interest in the dialect began when he heard it as a young boy at his maternal grandparent’s home in Bath. Elmo and Alice Frey spoke it frequently with family and friends that visited with them. The dialect is also similar to the Alemannic which he heard during his year as an exchange student in Switzerland several years later. In addition to teaching the dialect at KU and writing articles in the dialect, he also translates old German Script writings, drawing on his formal college training and experiences as a Standard German teacher at Parkland High School.

The Pennsylvania German Friends organization meets the third Thursday of the month at the church. Parking is available in the lot across Tacoma Street; use ground floor “Office” entrance.

To learn more, call 610.264.2979.

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Father's Day gift ideas for any dad (ARA) - Yes, Mad Men has ushered in a new era for the tie and its accessories, but that doesn't mean the dad in your life needs a gift that reminds him of work.

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Is your dad a cruncher of chips, a nosher of nuts or chronic consumer of candy? This year, instead of feeding his sweet tooth, feed his meat tooth with the gift of the perfect snack: Beef Jerky. Naturally high in protein and low in fat, calories and carbs, when it comes to snacking, jerky will fill your dad up, without filling him out.

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If catching a lunker is on dad's weekend to-do list, then he'll enjoy some new tackle, a new fishing chair or even a cooler. Items that will get him outdoors and doing what he loves. To make the gift extra special this year, purchase a rod and reel for yourself and go fishing with him.

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No matter where he is - whether it be the office, on business travel, hitting the links or in the middle of a fishing trip - the Schlage LiNK System allows dad to use his smartphone to lock and unlock the doors, change the temperature of the house when paired with a Trane Remote Energy Thermostat, turn lights on and off, and more. Schlage LiNK can even send him text messages to notify him when family members have made their way home.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group Forming Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jul. 6, an Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 319 South Ave., Jim Thorpe. The group will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

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SEAN Bichon Frise: An adoptable dog in Whitehall Small • Senior Male Sean is an older Bichon, who ended up at the shelter when his owner passed away. He is approx. 12 to 13 years old, but still very spunky, doesn't act like an old dog. He is very friendly, seems great with people and just really needs a loving home again for his golden years. No dogs deserve to be sitting in a shelter, but the older ones really need to be in homes. If you are interested in adopting or fostering Sean, please call 610-248-7997 today.

Spayed/Neutered Up-to-date with routine shots Primary color: White or Cream Coat length: Medium Sean's Contact Info Peaceable Kingdom, Whitehall 610-432-2532

Black Labrador Retriever Mix: An adoptable dog in Whitehall Large • Adult Female Aspen is a very sweet girl. She was adopted out a few years back and the owners found themselves in a situation where they just couldn't keep her so she is back at the shelter looking for her new home. She appears to be a black lab mix, really not sure what she's mixed with but she loves people, loves wagging her tail, walks nice on a leash, knows commands and would fit into any home. She has been at the shelter for quite some time and she is confused as to why because she is a very happy loving dog who just wants to share all of her love with a special person or family!

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Six Summertime Hazards for Dogs Seasonal pet health hazards should be considered during the extreme temperatures of both winter and summer. Keeping pets safe during the summer is easiest if you know what the risks are and how to manage them for your dog's safety.

The dog days of summer provide lots of opportunities for fun with your dog but also bring a unique set of health hazards and risks pet owners should be aware of; including, but not limited to: dehydration, burned pads, parasite infestation, heat stroke, leptospirosis, and seasonal allergies.

1. Dehydration One of the best ways to keep your dog safe in the summer is by providing lots of cool, clean, fresh water. Consider preparing low sodium chicken broth or yogurt ice cubes, and introducing canned dog foods to increase the moisture content in your dog's diet.

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3. Parasites Summer is the season for fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes; pests which can present a minor discomfort to your dog at best and at worst may be life threatening or cause self-mutilating behaviors. Feeding your dog a high quality diet, without preservatives or chemicals will build his immune system, making him generally more resistant to parasite infestation. There are a wide variety of preventatives on the market, including chemical spot-on treatments, repellent shampoos, essential oils, and flea/tick collars; talk to your vet to see what she recommends for your dog.

Cleaning your house frequently and keeping your dog well groomed will also reduce the risk of parasite infestation.

4. Heat Stroke Heat stroke is a serious risk to dog's health - in worst case scenarios, it can be fatal. You can prevent heat stroke by restricting your pet's exercise during the hottest hours of the day, by making sure he is well hydrated, providing cool places for him to relax, providing opportunities to swim, cooling mats, and by never leaving your dog unattended in the car during summer heat.

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2011 Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY Bingo, Star Hose Co. #1, Emerald, 6:45 p.m.

Line Dance and Partner Dance Classes. Vigilant Fire Hall, Slatington. Lessons 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., open dance time 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. refreshments avail., A/C. FMI 610-760-1917.

Rotary Club of Slatington meets 6:15 p.m., at the Pavilion at the Wildlife Center. FMI 610760-2455.

Wing-Nite, Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co., 6:30-9:00. 610-852-2722, Except 3rd Thurs.

Bingo Petersville Rod & Gun Club, 550 Club Road, Bath (Lehigh Twsp.), 7 p.m, FMI 610261-2210 Courage to Change Al-Anon Family Group, Anonymous Fellowship offering hope to friends & family of alcoholics.

St. John’s UCC, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

484-477-9697 al-anon.alateen. org.

American Legion Auxiliary Slatington meets the first Thursday of every month at the Legion at 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-760-1098, Marcy Knappenberger.

EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY SATURDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30.

610-767-8476.

EVERY SUNDAY Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1:00 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:45pm, Refreshments avail.

1750 Main St. Northampton, the Garfield/Gin Mill bldg.

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Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. Kitchen opens 5 p.m., warmups at 6, regular bingo at 6:45 Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30.

610-767-8476 Bingo, Northampton Memorial Community Center. Doors & kitchen open at 5:30, bingo at 7.

610-261-1113 Beginner Line & Partner Dance Classes at the Sokol Hall, 452 Lehigh Ave, Palmerton. No exp or partner necessary. Lesson time 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., dance/ practice 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

FMI: 610-826-9952.

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Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Dinners 4-8 p.m. Weekly Specials 610-852-4051

Bingo, Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. 6:45 FMI 610-852-2722

Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Road, 7 p.m., Non-smoking. 610-217-4321

Bingo @ Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Co. 6:45 FMI 610-381-2674 or 484-357-3248

EVERY WEDNESDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30. 610-7678476.

Bingo – Our Lady of Hungary (Northampton) school gym, 7:00 p.m. Kitchen opens at 6:00 p.m.

FREE Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Area Public Library, 6-8 p.m.

FMI 610-760-0207.

Wednesday, June 15 Smile Power Day Senior Lunch 11:30 am St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 7860 Center St. Emerald.

Slatington senior citizens bus trip to Mohegan sun. Cost $22, return of $30 in slot play and $10 food voucher. Leave @ 4:00 pm from Dollar Tree, Walnutport. FMI Josie 610-767-5113.

Thursday, June 16 Fresh Veggies Day "It's Time to Play" Playgroup 10:30. At Good Shepherd United Church Mountain Road Slatington. Preschoolers age 2-5. Pre-registration is required. FMI 610-760-1687.

Slatington Crime Watch Meeting at Borough Hall, 125 S. Walnut St. at 7 p.m.

Lehigh Township Fair meeting at Fire House , Rt. 248 Cherryville 7 p.m.

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2011 Community Calendar Lehigh Township Historical Centre, Route 248, Pennsville, Open House, 1-4 p.m. See new displays and many new items. Free admission. HA. FMI 610-767-5989.

Saturday June 18 Go Fishing Day, National Hollering Contest Day Oplinger-Hower Post 899, Walnutport Spring Flea Market/Community Garage Sale 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain or Shine.

FMI or to rent a table 484-3477781.

Free Composting Seminar-9 am. Heidelberg Twp. Municipal Building. 6272 Rt. 309.

Learn how to turn yard waste into valuable, nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Hosted by the EAC. FMI 610-820-7594.

Merhi-Zernhelt Community Benefit @ Tr-Boro Sportsmen’s Club. 12-9 p.m. Music, food, 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, door prizes, children’s events, bike run. FMI: 610-762-5010 or 610-360-3839.

Sunday, June 19 Fathers Day All you can eat breakfast buffet, Lehigh Twsp. Country Garden at Lehigh Twsp. Fire co. Rt. 248, Cherryville, 8-1.

610-767-8600.

First Annual Sisters for A Cause - "Pinky" Lee Green Fundraiser Lehighton Rec Center ‎11:00AM

Monday, June 20 National Ice Cream Soda Day Slatington Water, Sewer and Highway Committee meeting,

6:30 PM held at the Borough Building, 125 South Walnut St. Slatington.

Through July 15th 7th annual Kid’s IN Motion Summer Camp (ages 5-13), Lehighton.

9:00 AM-3:30 PM extended care hours available. FMI call (610) 377-4466 Through the 24th. Faith Alive UMC, Bowmanstown VBS – Big Apple Adventure. FMI: 610-852-2381

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Saturday June 25 National Catfish Day Hopefest at Hope Lutheran Church – Lehigh Dr. (Rte 248) Cherryville 5- 10 p.m.

Community Steak Fry at Skeet Club Grove Slatington. Sponsored by the Slatington Lions Club. Benefits the Slatington Trailhead Project. Refreshments @ 6 p.m., Dinner at 7:15, Music @ 8 p.m. FMI: Contact Ted 610-767-8377 or ANY Lions Club Member.

Northern Lehigh Community Center Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Vigilant Fire Co, Slatington

Ice Cream Festival St. Paul’s UCC 19th & Lincoln, Northampton. Noon – 7 p.m.

(RD June 26) FMI: 610-2612910

Lehigh Valley Postcard Club meeting 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Manger, Bethlehem. FMI 610-868-5379

Free Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Parryville UMC, Main and Chestnut Streets, Parryville.

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Wednesday, June 22 National Chocolate Éclair Day Kunkletown Vol. Fire Co Carnival through June 25 @ St. Mathews Church Grove, Kunkletown. Weeknights 6 to 11 pm and Sat. 5 to 11 pm

Thursday June 23 Take Your Dog to Work Day Carbon County Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Heritage Hill Senior Center from 6-8pm. Free admission and refreshments as well as a tour.

Friday June 24 Swim a Lap Day Hopefest at Hope Lutheran Church – Lehigh Dr. (Rte 248) Cherryville 5- 10 p.m.

Sunday June 26 Forgiveness Day Rain or shine 16th Annual WEST END CAR SHOW, West End Fair Grounds, Rt. #209, Gilbert, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m, FMI 610-681-4045 or 570-629-7363.

Proceeds Benefit: Western Pocono Jaycees.

The Wehry’s – Evangelistic preaching and singing family ministry team. Faith Alive UMC, Bowmanstown 7 p.m.

Monday, June 27 Sunglasses Day Slatington Finance, Safety and Community Services Committee meeting, 6:30PM held at the Borough Building, 125 South Walnut St.

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2011 Community Calendar Tuesday, June 28 Paul Bunyan Day Northern Lehigh Community Center Meeting Vigilant fire Co. Walnut St. Slatington. 6:30 FMI 610-760-0300

Friday, July 1 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner, Country Garden at Lehigh Twsp. Fire Co. Rt. 248, Cherryville, 4-8 pm. Adults $10.38, Children $5.66, 60+ $9.43plus 6% tax. 610-767-8600.

Monday July 4 Independence Day Town & Country Office Closed in Observance of Holiday Heritage/freedom choir Heritage Program at 10am in the Slatington Baptist Church 509 Main St., Slatington. Please call Anna Mary Milot 610-767-8337 if you have any questions.

Wednesday, July 6 National Fried Chicken Day Northampton Community Days Fair at the Northampton Community Park, Laubach Ave. & Smith Lane. thru Saturday July 9th. Wed, Thurs. and Fri. 6-10 p.m. and Sat. 6-11 p.m.

Food, Games and Rides.

Northampton Community Days Fair The 31st annual Northampton Community Days Fair sponsored by the Northampton Exchange Club will be at the Northampton Community Park, Laubach Avenue & Smith Lane, Northampton, on July 6 thru 9. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday 6-11 p.m. Two ride specials will be available on Wednesday and Thursday nights a pay one price ride special from 6-9:30 p.m.

Community Days has become well known for featuring free nightly entertainment. Scheduled

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on Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. is “Joe Weber Band” (in the grove); Thursday 7-10 p.m.“Franklen Poole” (in the grove); Friday 7-10 p.m. “Shake, Rattle, and Soul” (in the grove) and Saturday 7-10 p.m. “New Individuals” (band shell) and “Emil Shanta Band” (in the grove).

On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. there will be the judging of Little Miss Community sponsored by the Exchange Club of Northampton. You can register at the Community Days Fair in the grove on Wednesday, July 6 between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

The four-day event will feature a Craft Fair on Friday 6-10 p.m. and Saturday noon-11 p.m. If interested in renting a space please call 610-2488736. No tables or chairs will be provided with your space(s). Reservation forms must be received before Saturday, June 25.

The spectacular fireworks display by LT&T Finale Kings will be on Saturday at approximately 10:15 p.m. There will also be a wiffle ball tournament at 9 a.m. and a car cruise from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

The Exchange Club of Northampton sponsors Community Days Fair for the benefit of the Borough of Northampton and surrounding areas.

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In Service Army National Guard Pvt. Derek D. Crane has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.

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by Tyler Trumbauer

SOS is Serious SOS, to most this is just an old Morse Code term for an emergency, but to Palmerton students and parents, SOS means the for-mentioned and so much more. To them, SOS means Save Our Sports, a cause that was started by Tiffani Christman because she would not stand by and let all of the athletic programs get eliminated at Palmerton High School.

SOS’s main goal is to raise enough money through community support to save sports for the students at Palmerton School District. Most of us wouldn’t even attempt this formidable task but Tiffani and her fellow die-hard sports fanatics will keep working hard until they reach their goal of raising $66,300.

Tiffani said she has seen great response from fellow supporters, “We have close to 50 sponsors ($250 or more) and hundreds of patrons.”

Sports are a great way for kids to stay out of trouble, have fun and keep active. No matter what the reason, sports programs are too important to lose. SOS

understands that in these tough economic times schools cannot meet their old budgets and things have to change. This group of people comprised of parents and students, coaches and avid sports fans in the community is trying hard to save these vital programs and should be commended for that.

Sports are something a whole school, nay; the whole community can gravitate to. During the fall, high school football games can be the biggest events for teenagers on a Friday night. Whether they are playing, cheering, or supporting their teams from the stands, sports should never be eliminated from our schools. SOS is a great organization fighting for camaraderie, community and continued school spirit at Palmerton SD. It’s heart-warming to see the compassion for sports that is shared amongst such a diverse group of people. Let’s all continue to support them until they reach their goal and SOS can say YES! Donations can be made to PYWCA and mailed to Tiffani Christman, 590 Harvard Court, Palmerton, PA 18071 (indicate SOS in memo and all sports will receive credit).

EDITOR’S NOTE: On Tuesday June 7th, 2011 the Palmerton School Board unanimously accepted SOS’ donation of $46,351 to restore sports programs for the Jr./ Sr. high school year 2011-2012.

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Slatington Woman’s Group May Girl of The Month Kristi Seller is the daughter of Paula and Kevin Seiler of Slatington. She has a younger brother, Kristopher. Kristi is involved in many sports and extracurricular activities at Northern Lehigh including; captain of the Varsity Softball Team, captain of the Varsity Field Hockey Team, Varsity Basketball, Acolyte, Girl Scouts, Interact Club, Treasurer of S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions), and Secretary of Student Council.

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Hazards for Dogs Continued from Page 18 degrees at noon and you leave your windows cracked, the temperature in your car may still rise as high as 113 degrees. If you must leave your dog in the car for any period of time, the air conditioning should stay on. Leaving a dog to die in a hot car is not just a health risk for your dog, but may be cause for animal cruelty charges in some areas.

5. Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is contracted through bodily fluids or tissue and can be transmitted through direct (as in the case of a bite or ingestion of flesh) or indirect contact (through water sources, food, etc.) with an infected animal. Stagnant waters are a common source of leptospirosis bacteria. Lepto can cause permanent health problems or death if not treated quickly. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, trembling/shaking, lethargy, anorexia, tenderness of joints and muscles, and increased water intake. If you suspect your dog has lepto, get him to a vet right away, an emergency vet if need be.

There are vaccines for lepto but they do not prevent all strains and can cause significant adverse reactions. Talk to your vet about weighing the risk of infection with the risks associated with the lepto vaccine.

6. Seasonal Allergies Your dog may be allergic to one or more seasonal items, which include fleas, grass and various plants, and mold. If you suspect your dog may have seasonal allergies, is scratching and perhaps losing fur, a visit to your vet is recommended.

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Therapeutic Horseback Program Seeks Volunteers Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. The center is located ten miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309 and offers special riding lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October.

H.H.T.L.C. is a registered non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Lesson volunteers must be at least fourteen years old, in good health, and able to walk for an hour at a time. They must successfully complete a volunteer training session, provided by H.H.T.L.C. While experience with horses and/or people with disabilities is helpful, it is not necessary in order to assist with lessons.

H.H.T.L.C. welcomes the volunteer assistance of professionals in the allied health fields of physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

H.H.T.L.C. serves riders with a wide variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit disorder, developmental delays, mental retardation, Down Syndrome, and traumatic brain injury, among others. The lessons are designed to be both therapeutic and fun.

H.H.T.L.C. will hold a required volunteer training session for lesson volunteers on Saturday, June 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the center. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help with the riding lessons must attend this hands-on training.

In addition to lesson volunteers, H.H.T.L.C. also needs volunteers to assist with stable and grounds maintenance, to clean saddles and bridles, and to help with fund raising. If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Rie Dolinsky at 570-3861165 or email at riedolin@gmail.com. For information on enrolling a rider, or if you would like more information on Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc., call Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 or visit the website at www. horsesandhorizons.org.

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The BCHWA Spritz “Of Hydrogen Bondage—Why we owe it ALL to water” Water wisdom from the Bertsch Hokendauqua Catasauqua Watershed Association

By Louise Bugbee Life evolved in water. We are about 60% water.

NASA missions are ever seeking signs of water on other planets and the moons that orbit them. In many parts of the world, inadequate water supply is the critical social, political and economic issue.

What is it about this liquid that makes it so special? The answer, in two words, is hydrogen bonding. The chemical composition of water is H2O, a molecule made of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.

Hydrogen bonds occur when hydrogen atoms of one molecule are attracted to the oxygen atom of another molecule.

They give water many properties that enable life on earth to thrive.

Hydrogen bonds are weak and are constantly breaking and reforming.

This process gives water its fluidity in liquid formthink creeks coursing over rocks.

Water is cohesive and flows freely but adheres to surfaces, making it an excellent transport medium both outside and within living organisms- think blood traveling through veins and arteries. Because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid, water is known as the universal solvent and facilitates chemical reactions in living and non-living systems-think digestion and stalactite and stalagmite formation as water drips through limestone caves.

The many hydrogen bonds that link water molecules together, while individually weak, are collectively strong and absorb heat without a significant change in temperature, a quality that helps our bodies regulate internal temperatures.

This is important also for aquatic organisms.

It takes a large input of energy to break hydrogen bonds giving water a high heat of vaporization, the change from liquid to vapor-think sweat.

Body heat is used to vaporize the sweat and the cooling effect of evaporation prevents us from overheating. On a larger scale, this also helps to moderate the earth’s temperature.

Perhaps the most intriguing effect of hydrogen bonding in water happens at the freezing point, 32o F, when the hydrogen bonds become rigid but have an open structure, making ice less dense than liquid water. Since ice floats, bodies of water freeze from the top down. The ice acts as an insulator and aquatic life beneath can flourish in spite of winter weather extremes.

So, as you wander about our watershed, look for water in all its forms and remember that whether a warm humid mist, frozen solid or rippling free, it is all due to the hydrogen bond.

Louise Bugbee, is a Penn State Extension Educator and member of BHCWA. Watershed meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of each month, at the Pennsville Hotel in Lehigh Township. www.bhcwa.org

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Longacre Appointed Student Trustee Andrew S. Longacre, of Danielsville, a Safety Sciences and Political Science major with a minor in Environmental Health Science, has been appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett as the student member of the IUP Council of Trustees. Currently a junior at IUP, Longacre will serve in the role of student trustee until his graduation in 2013.

“I am genuinely excited to continue serving IUP as the student member of the Council of Trustees,” Longacre said. “This is a highly distinguished opportunity, and I am honored to have been chosen to fill this position.

I am confident that my leadership experience, knowledge of the university governance, and enthusiasm I have for IUP will enable me to act in the best interest of this great institution.”

The son of Charles and Pamela Longacre, of Danielsville, Longacre is a 2009 graduate of Northampton Area Senior High School. While in high school, he received the AP Scholar with Honor recognition and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2009. He was the student Patroller of the Year for the 2009–2010 academic year for the eastern Pennsylvania region of the National Ski Patrol.

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A Touch of Dutch Was iss Bloograas? Iss graas nat grie? Es iss ebbes vun music aus schpielt iss by hillbilles in der baerricke. Plenti-saage sis wunderbar guti music un des dut uns lanne fa reschpeke tzu unser eldra un famiele, lund un gott. sie saage sis schpeile uff instruments aus sound wie menschlich schprooch, die geig, guitar un mandolin. Sis aa en grossigeig aus uns germaahnt fa kie fies schumpte uff die erd, wie mier hie feere. Sis aa schpielte-uff en instrument aus sound wie en esel aam yohle iss: die banjo, des germaahnt us aus mier nat so schmart sin mit dinge aus mier erfinne.

Die Peters famiele sin gut mit die music. Donald Peters un sei tzwee buwe, Lynn un Larry sin Ken hillbilles. Sie dumme vun lang tzurick brei Peters brieder vun Germansville, awwer yust eene is en hillbille. Die Peters brieder vun yahhre tzurick warree bauere vun Switzerlund wo's hiwwlick iss. vielleicht sin die buwe enniche hillbilles.

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Bloograas let heese-des Bluegrass festival. Die hen zelder, schpeil leit, fudder aal iwwer da blatz aan die schnecksville firemens fairground. die tzeit fa des iss July 22, 23 & 24.

Em Lynn Peters sei grossi mess heest lehigh valley bluegrass festival, un hut plenti gute schpiel leit. Du muscht aus-mache ebb sie hillbille sin odder nat. Uff-en computor - www. lehighvalleybluegrassfestival.com Lynn sei telephone iss 610-760-1085.

TRANSLATION What is this Bluegrass? Isn’t grass green? Some say it is a kind of music that is played by hillbillies up in the mountains. Most of those say that it is a very good kind of music that teaches us respect for our parents and family, our land, our country and our God. They say it is played on instruments that are most like the human voice; the fiddle, the guitar and the mandolin. There is also a big fiddle that reminds us that we should keep stamping our feet on the earth, which is where we belong. It is also played on an instrument that sounds like the braying of a mule; the banjo, to remind us that we are not so smart with all the things that we invent.

The Peters’ family are very good with this music.

Donald Peters and his two boys, Lynn and Larry are not Hillbillies. In fact they are descended from three very long ago Peters brothers from Germansville (but only from one of them), which is only a little hilly. Those Peters brothers many years ago were farmers from Switzerland which is hilly, so maybe these new ones are remote hillbillies.

One of these nowadays Peters brothers, Lynn, is not only good with this Bluegrass music, he is also good with making a big mess, or, as the Bluegrass liking people call it, a Bluegrass Festival. Tents, musicians, food, people all scattered all over the place at the Schnecksville Fireman’s Fairgrounds.

The time for this Blue hillbilly thing is July 22, 23 and 24.

If you use the w’s you can find out more at www. lehighvalleybluegrassfestival.com or if you use the numbers thing you can try 610-760-1085 and speak with Lynn himself.

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Winners of the 2011 LTRT Bike Raffle Announced As part of their celebration of National Trails Day, June 4th, the Lehigh Township Rails to Trails organization picked the winners of their fundraising raffle. First prize went to Aubrey Werley, who opted for the cash prize of $200 instead of a bicycle. Bill Kuchera won the second prize, a $50.00 gift certificate to Bike Line. The third prize, a $20.00 gift certificate to Bike Line, went to Debbie Gross. Free passes to Fitness Line were won by Pam Puskas, Stephanie Begovich and Andy Gildner.

The Rails to Trails organization would like to thank everyone who showed their support by purchasing raffle tickets. Profits from this event will be used to continue the development of a trail in Lehigh Township. Eventually, this trail will connect to the one in Walnutport. New fundraisers will be announced soon.

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What’s in Your Beach Bag? Dead Line

Author: Richard Sanders ISBN: 9781456533304 In Dead Line Richard Sanders offers up a multifaceted tale that hangs its hat on an oddly strange behavior known as a fugue state. And if you are wondering if such a condition actually exists, you are not alone. Wikipedia describes a fugue state “as a rare psychiatric disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality and other identifying characteristics of individuality. The state is usually short-lived (hours to days), but can last months or longer. Dissociative fugue usually involves unplanned travel or wandering, and is sometimes accompanied by the establishment of a new identity.” Basically, it is brought about by stress or a traumatic incident.

As our offbeat story opens, Trish Fennelosa’s mother comes home one day to find blood all over the house and her daughter Katie missing. The prime suspect turns out to be Katie’s fifteen-year old sister Trish, who proved to be of very little help when questioned by the police investigators. In fact, Trish never said that she missed her sister and that she was sorry Katie was gone. Katie’s body was never found. However, the jury only had to deliberate for two hours and twenty-one minutes to find Trish guilty of murdering her sister.

Trish receives a sentence of twenty-five years to life and until she was eighteen she was to serve part of her time at Blue Mountain Correctional. When Trish was nineteen her case was reopened and although she was not exactly exonerated, there was sufficient evidence for reasonable doubt. At twentytwo Trish’s conviction was overturned and she walks out of prison a free person.

Trish eventually becomes the publisher of a very successful magazine called TrishDish that some considered its swashbuckling-brash content vulgar, shameless, coarse, libelous and scandalous.

Nonetheless, this does not prevent her from receiving a sweetheart offer including editorial control from the Burgess Edwards Media (BEM) company. Just about the same time that this happens, Trish is involved in a car accident that nearly costs her life, and like her sister, no one knew what really happened. It should be mentioned that at the time of the mishap the culprit that caused the accident yelled out at Trish “I know what you did”-words, as

we will discover, will come back to haunt Trish.

Shortly after the accident, Trish decides to devote an entire issue of her magazine to Indira Gandhi, India’s first woman prime minister, which did not exactly find favor with BEM. Moreover, the principals of BEM couldn’t figure out what was happening to Trish and decide to bring in one of their own editors and a former private investigator Quinn McShane, who likewise spent some time in the slammer for manslaughter- something akin to Trish’s ordeal. McShane is ordered to find out what is going on with Trish. What he discovers is that Trish holds frequent seances wherein she strongly believes she is Indira Gandhi and furthermore has everyone whom she employs to go along with her escapades. As McShane states: “She wasn’t playing, she wasn’t pretending.”

Throughout all of these flights of fancy a psychoanalyst that specializes in immersion therapy is present and informs McShane that she is trying to get to the bottom as to what is going on in Trish’s mind and the cause of her fugue state episodes.

Dead Line is a highly compelling and chilling read and I commend Sanders for crafting a fluid, snaky thriller of great momentum with a great deal of wit thrown in to boot. The tale succeeds in interweaving the workings of someone experiencing a fugue state in all its complexity while retaining the pageturning pleasures of a genuine thriller sucking you into its wild intrigue with its final poignant ending that will surely throw you for a loop. The primary and secondary characters are all finely drawn and in their own quirky way contribute to the momentum of the plot. In addition. Sanders skillfully uses humor and appropriate details to make each stand out. The result is a cleverly well-constructed novel that will keep you glued to your chair and begging for more.

Richard Sanders worked for eleven years as an Executive Editor at Entertainment Weekly and (in two separate stints) at People Magazine and people com for twelve years. He has spent time in jail.

Rehab and a psych ward and as he states, somehow became a successful editor at Time Inc. He has tried to reflect these experiences in Dead Line. He often speaks to young journalists and using himself as an example for inspiration. Some of his other McShane books include Sex Death Dream Talk, The Dead Have A Thousand Dreams, Tell no lie, We watched her die, The lower Manhattan: Book of the Dead, and The Seventh Compass Point of Death.

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Remember When 2006 Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Volunteers Assisted Hurricane Katrina Survivors. Family and friends of the eighteen local volunteers, who had returned from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where they had traveled to help assist the Hurricane Katrina survivors, gathered at Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville on December 11. It was the first time that they had all reunited since their experience. For one week these volunteers experienced first hand the aftermath of the devastating hurricane and the destruction of lives and properties. They also saw how the people there are dealing with the situation.

Sesquicentennial Celebration.

The Slatedale Post Office turned 150 years old in March of 2006.

The Citizen’s Fire Company #1, Inc. of Slatedale celebrated its 100th anniversary with a three-day event July 20 to 22.

Lehigh Elementary School Celebrated their 50th Anniversary.

Bi-Planes Participated in Aerial Seeding.

Steep slopes on the Wildlife Information Center’s Lehigh Gap Wildlife Refuge on the west side of the Gap and on other private lands on the east side of the Gap were the recent focus of an aerial drop of seed, fertilizer, and palletized lime.

The Northern Lehigh Educational Foundation was presented with a donation from the Slatington High School Class of 1956 in the amount of $2500 at the 50th anniversary of their graduation honored at the 2006 graduation ceremony in June.

Zion’s Stone United Church of Christ Celebrates 235th Anniversary.

The Franklin Township Lions Club welcomed the community to the 2006 Festival of Lights with more than 400,000 lights in a giant outdoor walk through display as the sounds of the season are heard throughout the park.

Lentz Rising Star in Revolver Competition

Team Smith & Wesson’s Josh Lentz of Northampton, won 10 of 14 stages as he dominated the field on his way to winning the Classic division title at the 20th Annual Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championship this weekend in San Luis Obispo, Calif. ­Leading the Classic division field from start to finish, Lentz placed 18th overall in the match with a final time of 290.89 seconds, putting him over 54 second ahead of his nearest competitor.­ “Josh is among the rising stars in revolver competition. Last year he posted a very strong fourth place finish in the Limited division and now he’s our IRC champion in the Classic division. I think this is the first of many title wins we’ll see from Josh,” said Ron Joslin of ICORE. Second place in the Classic division went to Craig Buckland, the defending champion and Team Smith & Wesson member from Sandisfield, Mass., who won two stages with a final time of 345.23 seconds. Cliff Walsh of St. Petersburg, Fla. took third with a time of 361.03. Rounding out the top five were Troy Mattheyer of Ellis, Kan. who took fourth with one stage win and a time of 365.72, and Harold Nicholson of Norman, Okla. in fifth with a time of 371.72 seconds. Among the senior shooters competing in the division, Cedric Yoshimura of Simi Valley, Calif. won the Senior Classic division title with a time of 448.16 while Roger Reid of Bentonville, Ark. won the Super Senior title in a time of 434.34 seconds.­ ­Organized by the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE), and held at Hogue Action Pistol Range at the San Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association, the 20th Annual Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championship drew more than 230 top revolver shooters, representing 26 states and three foreign nations.­ Titles were awarded in the Open, Limited or Classic divisions with scoring based on time and accuracy where time penalties are accrued for misses and shots outside the x-ring. For further information on ICORE and full results from the 20th Annual Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championship, visit www.ICORE.org, follow @ICORE_ Shooting on Twitter or find ICORE on Facebook at facebook.com/ICOREshooting­.­

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship 5229 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610-767-2482 Worship 10 am, Jr. Church 10:45, Nursery Provided.

Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church 633-649 W. Washington St. Slatington, 610-767-2214. Mass - Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Ben Salem United Church of Christ 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton 570-3863870 www.bensalemucc.com Contemporary. worship 8:15 a.m.

Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

Faith Alive United Methodist Church 678 Pine St. Bowmanstown 610-852-2805.

Worship 8:30a.m. & 10:45a.m, SS 9:45 am.

Kingdom Life Family Center 4333 Lime Kiln Rd., Orefield, 610-398-0111.

Worship 10am. Nursery

First UCC 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262696. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10 a.m.

Living Hope Lighthouse 705 3rd St., Palmerton, 610-826-2201.

Worship 10 a.m.

Friedens UCC 7227 PA Rt. 873, Slatington, 610-767-7099 Worship 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m. HA.

Living Stone Fellowship 6925 Flint Hill Road, New Tripoli 610-2983020. Worship 10:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd UCC 3490 Mt. Rd., Slatington, 610-767-9680.

Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. HA.

McMichaels United Methodist Church Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels 570-629-1136 VBS July 11-15 @ 6:30 p.m., Bible Study Friday 7-8 p.m.

Bethany Bible Fellowship Church 3300 7th St. Whitehall, 610-434-8661.

Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1335 Old Carriage Rd., Kreidersville, 610262-9517 Worship 8am, 9:45a.m. & 10:45, nursery available S.S. 9:30.

Bethany Wesleyan Church 675 Blue Mt. Dr., Cherryville, 610-7671239, Worship & Children’s Programs at 9:00 & 10:30 AM

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church 2022 Main St., Northampton, 610-7676162. Worship 9:00 am & 10:45 a.m., Kid’s Church 10:30 a.m. Nursery Available.

Bethel U.C.C. 4th & Franklin St., Slatington.

610-767-1898.

Worship 10 a.m S.S. 9 a.m.

Grace United Church of Christ 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Blue Mountain Community Church, 25 Oak St., Palmerton, 610-826-8402.

Worship & Small Study Groups, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church 233 Main St. Walnutport, 610-767-7447 Worship 10 am Chapman Quarries United Methodist 1433 Main St., Chapman, Bath 610-8370935. Worship 11:00 am. S.S. 10:00 am. HA. Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, 610-298-2527. Worship 10:30am, S.S. 9:15am, Christ U.C.C., Little Moore 913 South Mink Rd. Danielsville, 610-8376051. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10:15 Christ U.C.C. 309 Main St., Walnutport, 610-767-1601.

Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Covenant United Methodist Church 2715 Mt. View Dr. 610-837-7517. Worship 8 & 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15.

Egypt Community Church, 4129 S Church St. Egypt 610-262-4961 Sun. – Worship - 10:30 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m., H/C accessible.

Heidelberg Lutheran Church 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610-767-1526.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC 5187 Irvin Rd., Slatington. 610-767-4740.

Worship 8:30 a.m. S.S. 9:45 a.m. HA. Heritage Baptist Church 3749 Rt. 309 Orefield, 610-395-4970. S.S. 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery avail.

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church 1235 Main St. Northampton, 610-262-2668 Worship 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m. Nursery avail. HA Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Main St., Slatedale, 610-767-1526. Worship 8:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262524. Worship 8 & 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m. nursery & HA Hope Lutheran Church Rt. 248, Cherryville, 610-767-7203. PR Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:15 a.m.

Nursery HA. Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church 14th & Washington Sts., Northampton, 610-262-3365. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Emmanuel UCC 509 Hamilton St. Bowmanstown, 610-8522707. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 10:15 a.m.

Jerusalem Lutheran Church 500 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), 610-681-5200. Worship 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Faith Independent Church of Christ 4394 Mt. View Dr. Walnutport, 610-7375390. Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m.

Jerusalem UCC 545 Church Drive, Palmerton, (Trachsville).

610-681-4412. 9:00 am. Svc. 10:30 am

Parryville United Methodist Church Worship is at 10:30 a.m. SS 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. 610-377-5538 Sacred Heart Church 243 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton 610-8262335\ Sat. 5pm, Sun. 8:30 & ll am HA Salem United Methodist Church 1067 Blue Mt. Dr., Danielsville, 610-7678003. Worship 9:30 a.m. (nursery avail.).

S.S. 11 a.m Salem United Methodist Church 4145 Forest Inn Rd. Aquashicola, 610826-4464. Worship 11 a.m S.S. 9:30 a.m., Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church 4019 Main St. Slatedale, 610-767-5632.

Worship 9 a.m. Sun. Prayer Time & Singing 8:45 a.m.

St. John’s Episcopal 365 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton, 610-826-2611 Sun. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist.

Slatington Baptist Church 509 Main St., Slatington, 610-767-6276.

Worship 10:45 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 40 S. 2nd St. Slatington, 610-767-6361 Worship 8:00 & 10:15 a.m. Nursery S.S. 9:00 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. 891 Columbia Ave. Palmerton, 610-8262050. Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA. St. John’s UCC 1415 Rising Sun Rd. Laurys Station,610-262-8061 Worship 10:15 a.m.

S.S. 9 am. HA. St. John’s UCC 15 S. 2nd St., Slatington 610-767-5554.

Worship: 9 A.M. Nursery available, H A St. John’s UCC of Howertown, 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, 610-2628666 Worship 8 & 10:15 AM S.S. 9 AM. Nursery, HA

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Church Directory St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church 222 Church St., Lehighton 610-377-2972 Worship 9:00AM SS 10:30AM

The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, 610-8264972.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist Church 227 Willow Rd. and Rt. 145, 610-767-8939, Worship 9:45am. Sabbath School 11:00am.

St. Nicholas R.C. Route 946, Berlinsville, 610-767-3107. Mass daily at 8:30 a.m. Mass Sat Evening 4:30.

Sun 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m

Trinity EC Church 4647 Lehigh Dr. Berlinsville 610-767-1167.

Worship 9 a.m., S.S. 10 a.m.

Whitehall Mennonite Church 4138 Wilson St. Egypt, 610-262-1270.

Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. Nursery

Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church 207 2nd St., Slatington. 610-760-2090 Worship 10 a.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St, Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m. W 10:30 a.m. Nursery

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland, 787 Almond Rd. Cherryville, 610-767-5751.

Worship at 10:15am S.S. 9am. Nursery, HA. St. Paul’s UCC 19th & Lincoln Ave., Northampton, 610261-2910.

Sun. – 9:30 a.m.

St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA. 610-837-7426. Worship 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA

Zion UCC 2nd & Iron Sts Lehighton. 610-377-1191 Worship 8:15 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m.

Union Lutheran Church 5500 Rt. 873, Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 Worship 8 & 10:45 a.m. Nursery, S.S. 9:15 a.m. HA. Rejoicing Spirits non-denominational worship & fellowship for people with disabilities. 4th Sunday of every month.

Zion’s Stone UCC, 51 Church Rd., Northampton 610-262-1133 Worship 10:15 a.m. SS 9:00 a.m.

Zion Wesleyan Church 2459 East Scenic Dr.Bath, 610-837-8469 Worship 10:30a.m. S.S. 9:30a.m.

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 7860 Center St., Emerald, 610.767.6233.

United Presbyterian Church of Slatington 6750 Route 873, Slatington, 610-767-8113, Worship 9am,10:30am Nursery, SS -9am HA

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 106 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Sunday

Union United Church of Christ 5550 Rte. 873, Neffs, 610-767-6961 Worship 8 & 10:30 am, Children Church 10:30, Nursery, HA

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St Northampton, 610-262-6636 S.S. 9 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m.Nursery * Please send your summer updates to askus@ townandcountrygazette.com

Spread The Good Word Trick-or-Treat in June Good Shepherd UCC Sunday School, 3940 Mountain Rd, Slatington is celebrating the Holidays, all summer long! The Holiday season begins on Sunday June 19 with a Halloween celebration and trick-or-treating. Members of the congregation will decorate their trunks for the festivities and hand out treats to the children who visit them. The Church children will dress up as biblical characters and visit from 9:30 – 10 a.m., there will then be a clown ministry presentation in the Fellowship Hall from 10 – 10:30.

The Holidays will continue with traditional Christmas is July and Thanksgiving in August! To learn more, call 610-767-9680.

GOD & COUNTRY SERVICES Join us on Sunday, July 3, 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. for our very special God & Country Service featuring Genelle Guzman -McMillan as our guest speaker.

Genelle was the last survivor pulled from the World Trade Center rubble on September 11. She is the author of “Angel in the Rubble” which will be released on August 1. There is no charge to attend and nursery and children’s programs are available at all services.

FLAG FOOTBALL Imagine a sports league for children that doesn’t have parents driving all over creation, where children have equal playing time, that promotes positive self-esteem, confidence and good sportsmanship! Imagine UPWARD SPORTS! Last Day to Donate This Saturday, June 18, is the last day to drop off Bethany Wesleyan Church is now registering your donations for the Giant Yard Sale at Bethany children in grades K-8 for Upward Sports Flag Wesleyan church on July 1 & 2, 8 am to 4 pm! Drop Football to be held August 20 through October 31, 2011. Program features a one hour practice weekly off time is from 9 AM to Noon.

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and a one hour game on Saturdays. Registration deadline is July 31. Last scheduled evaluation for K through 8th grade boys and girls is on Saturday, July 9, 9 am to 12 noon. Call the church office (610 767-1239) or log onto www.bethanywes.org/ Upward Sports to register online or download a registration form. Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville, PA. For more information on the church, call the office at 610 767-1239 or log onto www.bethanywes.org

RUTH M. MILLER NOTARY • INSURANCE

1211 Main Street Northampton, PA 18067 Now Representing Progressive “Preferred Policy” for Auto & Home and Infinity Income Tax Preparation • Temporary Tags • Harrisburg Services PH 610-262-2210 • FAX 610-262-6250 • M-F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Daily Lessons Field Trips

Join us for fun & learning this summer!

L.L.C.C. enrolls children regardless of national origin, race, color, religion or gender.

David M. Harding Supervisor Nathanael J. Horvath Funeral Director 25-27 N. Second St., Slatington, PA 18080 610-767-3011 Fax: (610) 767-2474 hardingfhinc@aol.com

Our family, now in its second generation, has been proudly serving your family in the Northern Lehigh and surrounding area’s since 1954.

Hours of Operation: 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday Year Round Programs margieg@bethanywes.org www.bethanywes.org

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER PROGRAM Grades K – 5

Full Time & Part Time

Bethany Wesleyan Church  675 Blue Mountain Dr., Cherryville  610-767-1910

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LCTI Student Built House From foundation to frame, the newest house on Spruce Street in Schnecksville was built by students from Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. After two and a half years, the custom built, 2,240 sq. ft. “age in place” ranch home is finally complete and ready for visitors.

TheVIP Open House for students and parents was held on Friday, June 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Students who had a hand in completing the house were invited, along with their parents, to get a sneak peek at the home prior to its first official public open house.

Students in the following programs help with the house project: Carpentry, Plumbing & Heating, Electrical Technology, Heating/ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Cabinetmaking & Millwork, Heavy Equipment Operations, Landscape Construction/ Environmental Design, Painting & Decorating, Drafting/Computer Aided Design, and Masonry.

“We are very proud of this home and of the students who helped build it,” said Jim Geist, LCTI House Project Coordinator and Carpentry Instructor. “Students coming together to complete a full-scale, completely hands-on project is what career & technical education is all about. What better way to prepare our future workforce of carpenters, electricians, and plumbers than to have them build

a home in our community?”

The public is invited to tour the home prior to the public auction on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m.

MOW Receives Grants Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Lehigh and Northampton Counties are pleased to announce that they have each received grants of $1,000 from the Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT) to support the Meals on Wheels pet food programs which provide pet food and related items to MOW clients. Pets play an important role in the well-being of numerous Meals on Wheels clients for the companionship they provide, as well as the extensive list of documented health benefits they offer. Recognizing that many homebound adults share their meals with their pets, BCT partnered with Meals on Wheels Association of America to help fund local pet distribution programs.

With the extraordinary contribution of pet food from Philips Feed in Bethlehem and assistance provided by the Animal Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley, MOW of Lehigh and Northampton Counties have been providing pet food, free of charge, to their homebound clients since 2005. The additional money obtained from the BCT grant will be used to provide specific brands of food requested by clients, as well as pet-related items such as cat litter.

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Northampton Area Public Library Learn the art of tie-dying at the Northampton Area Public Library on Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13. Choose from three sessions: 2:00, 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. You must be able to attend both days to complete your project. All residents of the Northampton Area School District are invited to attend, although space is limited.

Registration for the Tie-Dye will begin in the library on Monday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until the sessions are filled. The sessions are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. A current library card is needed to register. For more information call 610-262-7537.

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EOE Long Term Substitute Bus Mechanic

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The Bus Mechanic is responsible for efficient operation and maintenance of IU vehicles. A minimum of two years general mechanical experience required, including a background in air conditioning, gas and diesel engines, knowledge of and ability to utilize diagnostic testing equipment. Hourly rate: $19.12 at 40/hrs per week M-F. If interested in this position download an application at www.cliu.org Employment Opportunities

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1. Mail your ads, with a check for $6 per ad (up to 30 words per ad), to T&C Gazette, 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088, or 2. Call in your ad to 610-767-9600 any weekday from 9 to 12 OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612.

Each additional word, per ad, is 25 cents.

NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print it your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette.

Classifieds FOR RENT Apartment-Slatington New 2 BR, NO Pets, W/S/G Included. $550+ utilities, security required. 610-390-8691 (12/15)

TOWNHOUSE: 2 BR Victory Estates, Slatington, w/w carpeting, stove, dishwasher, A/C. $770 (cats $25 extra/mo) 610759-0169 (6/16)

walk to beach, tennis, playground. 610-554-1559. (6/16)

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Efficiency Apartment for rent 3 1/2 miles west of Bath off Route 248. Rent $395/month plus $95 for utilities. Television and Internet available 610-2628703 (6/16)

AVON Interested in buying/ selling Avon. Buy products at demo prices, no inventory or minimum order needed. Tax Deductions Available. Visit my website: http://www.youravon. com/lsymons or call Lucia 610767-0896 (12/15)

Slatington Condo, 1 or 2 bedroom, private entrance, central air, starting at $650/month, no smoking or pets, Lease, security deposit, 610-432-3246 or 610417-9075 (6/16)

Fine Lodging, Slatington.

Clean, Safe, Quiet, Nicely furnished rooms, $90-$150 per week. Private and shared bathroom. Furnished apartments $150-$200 per week. All units have color TV, HBO, fridge, M/W, all utilities included, parking available, owner-occupied units. Shown by appointments only. Call 610-760-0700 (6/16)

FOR RENT Treichlers 2 bedroom half double, newly remodeled, 1 1/2 baths, laundry hook-up, water & sewage included, large yard, pets at landlord’s discretion, references and proof of income required. $775/mo. 610-262-1144 (7/7)

Rental – Vacation Time Share – St Thomas, USVI Bluebeards Castle (Pirates Pension Studio Unit) – November 5th to November 12th Sleeps 4 - Washer/Dryer – Swimming Pool – Beautiful View Looking over the Bay and more. $850/ week – Contact taxladydjb@aol. com or call 610-767-1464 (6/16)

Lumber for Sale oak cherry hickory black walnut ash kiln dried or fresh cut. Portable sawmill service. Firewood and slabwood. Trailer decking, sideboards, beams, flooring, wallboards, skid loader service, rollback service, tree service.

Greg 484 221 1924. (7/6)

FOR RENT PALMERTON, Apartment, 1st floor, Living room, 1 BR. Newly remodeled bathroom & kitchen. Dishwasher, microwave, washer/ dryer, hardwood floors. H/W/G included. $585/month. No Pets.

610-837-8969. (6/16)

Heisler’s Battery Outlet We carry all kinds of batteriesfactory 1sts and 2nds. Auto batteries starting at $39.95.

Chainsaws sharpened, new chains by the foot. 3248 Love Road, Northampton. 610-2628703 (12/15)

VACATION RENTAL - Ocean City, MD. Summer weeks avail.

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully stocked kitchen, Front deck on bay, Pool, A/C, new appliances,

PARTY TENTS FOR RENT OR SALE WE DELIVER AND SET UP TABLES AND CHAIRS AVAILABLE ALL OUR TENTS. 610 776-6225 WWW.PARTY-

FOR SALE

AKC BOXER PUPPIES born 5/22/11 4 Males - 2 Females Deposits & Visits to be scheduled after 6-4-11 Visit http:// www.lehighvalleybff.webs.com E-mail - sarawea@yahoo.com Phone 1-610-304-4946 or 1-610767-9164 (7/21) Trailer for Hauling Top Soil, Mulch, Etc. Can haul tractor with mowing deck, up to 48” wide. Can haul 4’ by 8’ plywood sheets. Come & Get it. $80.00 Phone 610-262-0381 (6/16) NEW Electric Wheelchair Never Used, Paid $2,200 Asking $1,800 OBO. (6/16) 93 Honda VLX 600 Black 18,700 mi Loud Aftermarket Pipes Baffles Included to Quiet it Down. $800 610-767-7471 Leave a message. (6/16) TWO ADJOINING FUNERAL PLOTS Cedar Hill Memorial Park Allentown $1,750 Call 610-262-7909 (6/16) TEN FOOT TWO SEATER BASS TENDER BOAT, orrs, anchor, trolling motor, $300 Call 610-262-7909 (6/16) WEIGHT LIFTING BENCH with 230lbs free weights, Bar $100 Call 610-262-7909 (6/16)

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BODY SOLID TOTAL GYM

150lbs weights, 30 activities, accessories, exercise chart, must remove $500 Call 610-262-7909 (6/16)

Oak Entry Door (painted) w/ original brass hardware. 79 1/4" x 35 1/2" x 1 5/8" with beveled glass insert. $100. ALSO (2) pink bathroom sinks 17" x 20" oval w/faucet. $50 610-554-1559.

(6/16) Chev.2002 Express Cargo Van/Truck. 5 door with shelving & cabin door, 141,000 Mi. 5 new tires. Good condition. $4900. 610-554-1559 (6/16) (2) Photo Copiers - Commercial CANNON ImageRunner C2880 color/B&W/Scanner. 2 years old. $3900. ALSO SHARP AR M-160 B/W copier $675.

610-554-1559. (6/16) INSULATION BOARD 4'x8'x1.5", Unprinted foil faces, Great for control of temperature and condensation in pole buildings, sheds and barns, finishing basements, etc., Compare to P2000insulation.com, $15 each.

484-357-6320 (7/7) 13"x84"x1/2" INSULATION PANELS or SIDING UNDERLAYMENT, Brown kraft faces, 3K available, 100 for $23 (equals $1 if 4'x'8' or $3 per 100 sq. ft.)15"x84"x1/2" INSULATION PANELS, fit in stud walls, 850 available, 50 for $20 (equals $1.50 if 4'x8') 484-357-6320 (7/7)

HELP WANTED INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALES POSITION AVAILABLE Full Time, M-F, 8-5. Sales of signage and custom printing for company. Experience with Design, Print or Signage helpful. Send resume and salary requirements to: Apply@ISG-Getnoticed.com Dynamic, Energetic Publishing Assistant for Innovative Designs & Publishing Publications. Innovative Designs

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& Publishing is looking for a publishing assistant to join our team in our Walnutport office.

Please send resume and salary requirements to apply@idpcreative.com.

MAXIMUM CARE is seeking a CNA/Home Health Aid in Walnutport, Slatington and surrounding area. Bilingual a plus, Flexible Schedule FT/PT hours available 610-264-2353 EOE (8/18) Home Health Aide Needed - Slatington Area - 4 to 10 morning hours/per week. Must Be Able to use Hoyer Lift to transfer from bed to wheelchair, etc. $11.25/Hour - Please call 610-760-3036 or 610-767-1464 (6/16) Solid Waste Helper Interstate Waste Services is an established and growing company in the solid waste industry. We are looking to add to our team at our Walnutport, PA facility.

This Helper position includes loading trash into rear load vehicles for private collection and municipal contracts, following all safety guidelines and rules set forth by the company, delivering and removing waste cans. The perspective employee will need to adhere to applicable safety requirements such as proper Personal Protective Equipment, which is supplied by the company. We offer competitive pay, benefits, vacation and a 401(k) plan. Please apply to jobs@iswaste.com or visit our location at: Interstate Waste Services of the Lehigh Valley 4816 Timberline Rd Walnutport, PA 18088 This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.(6/16)

Buy it! Sell it!

Find it! Classifeds

WANTED Wanted unwanted lawn mowers: riding, push, rototillers & snow blowers. Go-carts & Minibikes. DEAD OR ALIVE. Call Al 610-767-9077 or 484-358-3718.

Free Pick Up. (8/18) GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying Top Prices From One Gun to 1,000. We Buy New And Used Firearms A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 610-767-3162 (12/15) Antiques Wanted Old furniture, quilts, toys, rugs, dishes, birth certificates, baskets, holiday decorations, prints, frames, photos, postcards, jewelry, old advertising items, sports items, slates items. Dave Irons Antiques, 223 Covered Bridge Road (Kreidersville), Northampton. 610-262-9335 (12/15) Wanted All Types of Unwanted Metal Household Appliances, Air Conditioners, Car Parts, Lawn Tractors, ATV, Motorcycles, Mobile homes, furnaces, metal buildings, structures, equipment. Residential, Commercial No Job to big. Cell (610) 751-9251 Jerry anytime (8/18) PINBALL MACHINES OLDER GUM BALL AND CANDY MACHINES, PENNY ARCADE & ANY OLDER COIN OPERATED MACHINES CASH PAID CALL DARYL 610-767-9135 (12/15) WANTED! YOUR USED GUNS OR GUN PARTS!!!

Any Condition: Good, Not so Good, or Even Plain Old Junk!!

We buy, sell, trade and repair guns. PRECISION ARMAMENTS 7141 Rte. 873, Slatington PA 18080. 610-767-9046 (12/15) Farmers Market Vendors Wanted. The Bath Farmers Market, runs May through September at Keystone Park in Bath. Currently looking for

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Vendors for the 2011 season.

Full and Half Season available.

Please visit our website at www. bathfarmersmarket.org for more information, and applications. FMI contact Mary Kositz 610-837-6729 or Fiona Adamsky 610-618-9437. (1/27-9/15) WANTED: VINTAGE BASEBALL CARDS Paying top $ for tobacco cards, 1948-1952 Bowman, 1952-75 Topps, etc. No collection too small Call Todd at T & L Sports 610-703-0790 (4/22/12) Craft Vendors Wanted - East Allen Twsp. Summerfest 6/18/11 @ Bicentennial Park. $15 nonrefundable fee, must provide own table. To register; 610-7677140. Non-profits are welcome!

Crafters Needed 3rd annual Zion Wesleyan Church craft show Aug. 6, Rain or Shine.

Call Shannon Myers at 610-4385190. (7/7) I am looking for a picture of the Slatington High School Building in 1960, up on the hill in Slatington where the Northern Lehigh High School is. The school was built in 1960 and is now the Northern Lehigh Jr. High School. I would like a front ground view of the office for a class pin. You may have the picture back again.

Please call Billy Markell 610781-4746 (6/16)

SERVICES AVAILABLE A.P. EXCAVATING & CONCRETE. PA#021097 Footers, Block Walls, Foundations, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Curbs, Landscaping, Retaining Walls, Pavers. Water & Electrical lines installed. Large Field cutting, hauling. Large & Small Backhoe, Specializing in tight area digging. Snowplowing.

Fully insured. 484-221-4200 OR 610-737-9585 (6/16) On The Mark Repairs Specializing in all types of small home repairs. Senior discount,

free estimates, fully insured, reliable, honest service. Call Mark 610-248-6741 PA#17842 (12/15) TIMS SHARPENING SERVICE Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-7675171. (6/16) TREES BY DAVE & SON Takedowns, round overs, lot clearing, aerial life equipped.

Over 20 years experience. Fully Insured, FREE estimates. 610826-7487 Emergency Service 24-HRS. Call Dave's Cell 570657-1063. (12/15) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available.

Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610-767-9164 (12/15) SAVE YOUR GAS - BINGO TRIPS Saturday June 11th Turning Stone Indian Bingo Casino $1,000 games $60 with $40 rebate. Sunday July 3rd Mohegan Sun $23 with $40 rebate.

484-866-5708 L/M (6/16) Need a babysitter? I am a stay at home mom looking to take on 2-3 children full time or part time or as needed, first or second shift. Call 484-634-1449 Adrienne (6/16)

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BASKET RAFFLE Team Cheery O's Basket Raffle Saturday, July 9, 2011 12 Noon to 6 PM Rain or Shine @ The Walnutport Canal Pavilion. Food, Entertainment, and Many Fantastic Baskets, $ Items for Raffle *All Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks (7/7)

PERSONALS LOOKING FOR A FRIEND Male in 50’s Looking for just a friend who is looking for the same. Call – 610-767-3018 (6/16)

PETS KITTENS in search of a forever home. Our names are Cuddles & Sniffles – Red, Haley – Gray & White, Hayden & Holly – Black, Heather – Gray and Zoey – Red & White. We are leukemia negative, no ear mites or fleas, dewormed and have our first shots. To learn more about us please visit us at Forgottenfelines.org under Petfinder pets or call Theresa at 610-248-7399. (6/16)

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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 while supplies last.

The vouchers are available to Lehigh County residents 60 years or older whose total gross household income is not more than $20,147 for a single person, $27,214 for married couples, and $34,281 for 3 persons, and $41,348 for 4 persons.

Proof of age and residency must be provided.

Participants will be required to sign that they read and understand their rights and responsibilities.

Proof of age and residency of intended recipient must also be provided. Proxy forms can be obtained by calling the Information and Referral Unit at (610) 782-3200.

A single person is eligible to receive four $5 vouchers and couples eight $5 vouchers one time only. They will also receive a list of local farmers markets where the vouchers may be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. The vouchers will not be accepted at grocery stores and must

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Give Dad the Gift of Health • Be Dad’s exercise buddy. Make an effort to exercise regularly together, and schedule it on the calendar as a reminder. Working out with a partner encourages you to motivate and hold each other accountable.

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A Special “FUN”draiser Continued from Page 48 raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks. the all blue (representing Autism). Other themes We are trying to teach Owen to give back to the include: Back to School, Children’s Pool full of community in a way that is meaningful to our fun, a grill, a basket full of “Cheerio’s” and many family and to all families that struggle with the more!! There will be lots of fun things to do – all effects of autism. proceeds will directly benefit Autism Speaks. To Owen has a team in the “Walk for Autism learn more about this event call Pam at 610-737Speaks” in the Lehigh Valley every year since 5076. it started in 2007. Thanks to the support of our family and friends, his team “Cheery O’s” has raised $20,921 over the past 5 years. Last summer we organized a basket raffle fundraiser, because Shea Ann Williams - 35 on June 20th this event was inspired by Owen, we held it on his Ryker Schoch - 2 on June 22nd birthday. Because the event was very successful, Dennis R. Tracy - 62 on June 25th we decided to have one every year on or around the same date.

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When it comes to choosing snacks and meal options, these guidelines are easy to incorporate into Father’s Day festivities.

• Start his Father’s Day out on a healthy note.

Serving Dad breakfast in bed not only shows that you appreciate him, but it also sets the tone for a healthy day. It may even inspire healthy breakfasts throughout the year. Oatmeal, fruit salad, cottage cheese, and scrambled eggs are examples of some delicious, hearty breakfast foods.

• Have a heart-healthy cookout. Does your dad consider himself a “grill master?” Get creative with

food choices to make the meal healthier. Turkey dogs, veggie burgers, buffalo burgers, and chicken are great options. Look for packages with a higher percentage of lean meat. If beef is more appealing, choose meat that is labeled “choice” or “select.” It also never hurts to throw some vegetables on the grill.

• Is he nuts about snacks? Almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts pack a lot of nutrition, including healthy fats, protein, Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. Suggest to Dad that he might want to consider swapping a handful of nuts for the traditional bag of chips.

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Examples of previous winners can be seen at the website www.prc.org. The contest identifies sites, which PRC then targets for clean up through local action – be it the governing body or civic-minded organizations. In the past five years, litter has been removed from well over 300 sites. PRC provides literature to the groups describing clean up methods. Send entries (limit three per person) to the Pennsylvania Resources Council, 3606 Providence Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. All entries must contain the following information on the back of the photo: entrant’s name, address, telephone number, title given to photo, location of litter site, entrant’s age, the school grade and school name. Photos will not be returned and will become the property of PRC. Program sponsors include: AAA Mid-Atlantic, Inc., BPG Development Company, L.P., Pennoni Associates, Sheetz, Inc. and Wawa Inc. For further information, call the Pennsylvania Resources Council at 610-353-1555. If you are interested in becoming a member or making a contribution, call PRC.

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A Little “How do you do?” from the NLEC!

The Northern Lehigh Events Committee Inc. (NLEC) would like to take a moment to say “How do you do?!” We have gone through some changing in the last year and we would like to say hello again to the Northern Lehigh community!

In August of 2010 our previous president left the committee to pursue other dreams and while she has been missed the parade must go on, so we elected a new President – Laura Stauffer, Vice President Linda Steets and PR Manger Chris Craig. Our Treasurer – Tammy Filchner and Secretary – Jacque Schieb stayed on to keep the parade going as well. This core group is always looking for fun, motivated, happy people that are interested in volunteering to keep the annual Halloween Parade alive.

So throughout the last year the NLEC has heard some grumbling that the NL Halloween Parade wasn't going to continue... Well, that's not true at all! The Halloween Parade will march on as long as we have support, via volunteers, fund raising and a community interest. So rest assured, there will be a parade in 2011... Saturday October 29th, 2011 to be exact!

The Northern Lehigh Events Committee is also

starting to look for our Grand Marshals for the 2011 parade. We are again holding our King and Queen Contest for the area Middle School Students. The King and Queen get to ride directly behind the Color Guard and open the parade as our Grand Marshals. They each receive a crown/tiara and sash to commemorate their reign as Halloween King and Queen. For more information you can visit www.nlhalloweenparade.com.

If anyone is interested in participating in this event or in volunteering with the NLEC at any of our events including the NL Halloween parade, please give us a call at 484-265-1028, email us at nlparade@yahoo.com or visit us on the web at www.nlhaloweenparade.com. The not so new, but new Northern Lehigh Events Committee Inc. board would like to thank you for your support and we will see you in October!

Happy Birthday!

Paige Stitzel - 12 on June 29th Davyn Hankee - 5 on July 5th

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Scenes from NLEC Summer Opener

Emerald Dragon Karate Demo Face Painting by NLEC volunteers

(left) stretching at Summer Opener (right) Frankie, 8, of Slatington plays PingPong to win Candy at Summer Opener

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Advertiser’s Index Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop..............................49 Allstate Insurance Co..........63 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic Cleaning.................................47 Amey’s Garage, Inc................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................56 B. Biechy Construction Company................................54 B’s Hive.....................................2 Bechtel’s Pharmacy..............32 Becker Homes.......................52 Bellview Pump......................49 Bensing, George G. Funeral Home, Inc................31 Bethany Wesleyan.... 39, 40, 41 Birthday coupon...................13 Blooms Lawn Care...............53 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................52 Blue Mountain Drive in Family Rest............................14 Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc.......................57 Blue Mountain Health System.......................24 Blue Mountain Ski Area......10 Blue Ridge Auto Service & Tire........................64 Boyer, AF - Hardware..........27 Bus Stop Flea Market...........33 C&D Landscaping................58 C&R Computer.....................42 Charles H. Mantz, Inc..........48 Cherryville Service Center.....................................64 Clean Sweep.............. 26, 49, 59 CLIU........................................42 Compassionate Yoga............23 Coolest Treat..........................12 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................17 Crystal Vision Center............22 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop........................................36 Diehl’s Lawn Service...........53 Don Hartwig Sharpening Service....................................49 Eberhardt Motors.................26 Edgemont Acres Drive-In...13 Everett Chiropractic...............6 Family Practice......................22

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Neff’s Masonry.....................52 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................30 Nu-Finish...............................46 Old Post Inn...........................16 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................55 Paxton Computing Services..................................31 Peaceable Kingdom..............18 PDN Masonry.......................52 Pond View Manor.................50 Precision Armaments..........42 PSA (Pete Coughlin)............53 Quality Personal Care Inc..................................23 Rack-N-Reel..........................42 Realty Executives..................31 Reiss Cycle.............................28 Richard B. Ryon Insurance...............................33 Rita’s - Walnutport...............15 Ron Biechy Roofing & Siding.................................56 Roosevelt Dem. Club.............11 Rover Make Over.................18 Santa Fe Taco Co...................12 Schisler Funeral....................61 Silfies Fuel, LLC....................49 Sillettco Fence.......................48 Slatington Beverage Inc......16 Slatington Diner...................16 Smokin’ Bandits....................34 Stress Relief Center.............23 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................26 T.J. Uhnak...............................55 The Village at Palmerton.....50 Thomson's Meat Market.....30 TK&J.........................................4 Trees by Dave & Son............55 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC..................................57 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service....................................46 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique..............23 Yenser’s Windows & Doors......................................52 Yons Construction................56

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