Town& Country June 2 issue

BLUE MOUNTAIN TOWN & COUNTRY GAZETTE | June 2, 2011

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From The Editor’s Desk.

The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.

- Thomas Jefferson Right off the bat I have to let you know that I am biased when it comes to newspapers. I have a degree in journalism, love writing and am a huge news geek. I read the paper daily, sometimes two papers – a local one and the New York Times if I have enough free time. I think that being informed of local and national events and politics is invaluable and, more than that, I enjoy reading well-written articles.

The reason I’m letting loose with all of my pronewspaper rhetoric this month is because of a bill that was introduced to the PA legislature in May. House Bill 633 will end the decades old law requiring municipalities to publicly post legal notices, including posts to bid on jobs. I understand budget restraints, but mandating that these notices be posted is not a government handout to newspapers

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as some of the bills proponents have tried to frame it.

The law didn’t pass last month, but if it had it would have allowed legal notices to be posted online as opposed to print. The bill has since been pulled off the voting schedule to add amendments and will be up for a vote again sometime after June 21st. If it passes it will all but put many small publications out of business and make even the big dailies lay off some of their already dwindling staff. It will be a coup de grace against a unique industry whose purpose is to serve the public interest and keep tabs on what your elected officials are up to. This legislation will deny many people, namely the elderly who aren’t computer savvy, access to public information. For this reason the AARP joined PA newspapers in opposing the bill.

The failure of Bill 633 will be a victory for the newspapers and for government transparency. If it passes it could prove disastrous to the fragile, nearly extinct species newspapers are becoming. Papers were once giant slayers. Think of Woodward and Bernstein’s Washington Post articles that dethroned a President by exposing him as a liar and criminal.

Consider all of the great American writers like Norman Mailer, Hunter Thompson and Ernest Hemingway who began as reporters. Sure, the Internet gives us unlimited access to information.

But, we’re sacrificing quality for quantity.

If you are already a newspaper enthusiast I’m preaching to the choir. If not, read one of NY Times reporter Anthony Shadid’s pieces on the Middle East and compare it to the quality of most online journalism. It’s more than worth the two-dollar cover price to read that level of reporting and analysis.

Perhaps it’s too late to save newspapers. I sure hope not, because the death of the American newspaper will be a blow to responsible journalism and thus a well-informed public.

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Northern Lehigh Senior High Honor Roll The Northern Senior High School honor roll for the fifth marking period of the 2010-2011 school year as announced by Mrs. Aileen Yadush, Principal, is as follows: PRINCIPAL’S LIST 12th Grade: Kelsey Antonition, Mariah Barber, Scott Bechtel, Seth Bergeris-Cortright, Katrina Bergey, Michael Buresh, Nicole Czarnecki, Samantha Dillon, Samantha Gill, Jonathan Haab, Lakoda-Lyn Hoffman, Michael Hofmann, Sonya Josephson, Dakota Lichtenwalner, Joshua Malaska, Justin Malaska, Justin Molitoris, Lauren Oertner, Amy Peters, Kristy Pfrom, Destiny Phillips, Carter Rankin, Megan Rex, Kristi Seiler, Raymond Smith, Trent Smith, Shelby Snyder, Austin Steigerwalt, Tamara Stubits, Logan Thomson, Jill Zeiser.

11th Grade: Tyler Adams, Samantha Baker, Rachel Barnett, Kimberly Bayer, Allison Beltz, Kirk Bender, Heather Chandler, Samantha Corcoran, Morgane Danish, Emin Eminof, Marissa Fatzinger, David Getz, Devin Glose, Lauren Haberern,Tiffany Hamm, Heather Heiney, Brandon Horvath, Kelsey Hosford, Eleni Kalamaris, Christopher Lefrancois, Kirsten Leskowich, Aimee Oertner, H. Vaughn Reese, Maggie Sauerwine, Shannon Strohl, Margaret Surdovel, Rachel Wagner, Brandon Weider, Matthew Williams.

10th Grade: Dustin Allen, Courtney Blocker, Jarrett Brunner, Anthony Connell, Joshua Eden, Morgan Farber, Dana Fricker, Jennifer Fronheiser, Nicole Gill, Julian Gonzalez, Cody Hallman, Brianna Handwerk, Clay Hardy, Hedash Connor, Rachel Hendrix, Luke Herbold, Caleb Johnson, Sydney Martin, Ruth Milburn, Danielle Moser, Lucas Pierce, Kristopher Seiler, Kendra Smith, Emerald Snyder, Cory John Wagner, Jared Waylen.

9th Grade: Alexandra Abruzzi, Marc Beleno, Nicholas Buresh, Nathaniel Czarnecki, Chance Delong, Nicolas Gaumer, Rachel Hams, Chelsea

Harlan, Zachary Joy, Kelcie Kramer, Joshua Landsberger, Marissa Marsh, Jacob Marunich, Caitlin McCormick, Jamie Miller, Samantha MillerBrown, Sean Mulcahy, Bradley Owens, Rebecca Owens, Thomas Quigley, Kaliah Santiago-Colon, Abbey Sauerwine, Zacary Schlegel, Annelise Tarafas, Cassie Toth.

HIGH HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Alyssa Arnold, Troy Blessing,

Christopher Cope, Kyasia Day, Jenna Freed, Carly Gavalla, Angela Hams, Robert Hanzlik, Nicole Hendershot, John Hudicka, Lynzi Johnson, Marcus Kremposky, Maria Lear, Payton Marunich, Ian Moslet, Marcus Neith, Matthew Prickler, Amanda Schaller,Kayla Sigley, Victoria Uebele, Stephanie Zuercher.

11th Grade: Yajaira Alvarez, Christina Bastardi, Taylor Fliszar, Laura Grammes, Kevin Heberling, Rebecca Howell, Paraskevoula Kalamaris, Gabrielle Marcantoni, Kaylee Owens, Shawn, Parisi, Arie Prickler, Tyler Schlegel, Channing Shiffert, Nicholas Valentini, Taylor Vrabel, Joshua Yelinek.

10th Grade: Siarra Fogle, Casey Gavalla, Austin Golden, Sloan Hawk, Christopher Hoffman, Taylor Hoffman, Amber Kibler, Lekota Koch, Kelsey Kuntz, Samantha Peters, Sarah Stein,Kristina White, Benjamin Yenser.

9th Grade: Austin Berger, Aidan Burke, Samantha Eden, Matthew Egan, Kelsey Follweiler, Angelique Godown, Alex Hoffner, Morgan Konek, Jessica Lear, Andrew Oertner, Jayden Peters, Brook Seyler, Austin Stevens, Tyler Trumbauer, Meghan Weil, Morgan Zellner.

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The Social Page

Cub Scout Pack 201 Visits Lehigh Twp. Police Department Happy Birthday To have your name appear in the birthday column, please print legibly the necessary information. Return the completed coupon to the address on the form. We will only list birthdays that occur within our publishing weeks. One person per issue will randomly be chosen to win a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab. All names based on information received. The Blue Mountain Town and Country Gazette assumes no responsiblity for the accuracy of this information.

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Members of Cub Scout Pack 201 were welcomed to the Lehigh Township Police Station on May 22nd by Patrolman Roth.

The scouts learned about the police station, the responsibilities of the police and their equipment. The highlight of the tour was checking out the patrol car up close, including the equipment in the trunk. The boys and their families enjoyed their visit and want to thank Patrolman Roth and the Lehigh Township Police Officers for having us as their guests.

This issue’s WINNER of a free ice cream cake courtesy of the Ice Cream Lab is Susan Zona of Bath. Happy Birthday!

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Northern Lehigh Senior High Honor Roll Continued from Page 4 HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Richard Blong, Justin Boger, Brandon Danner, Anthony Devenuta, Amanda Eck, Tyler Eschbach, Jade Fatzinger, Marcio Foote, Zachary Frace, Matthew Gill, David Goodhile, Cody Green, Clinton Haas, Krista Harakal, Kyle Heiser Alison Ingles, Jacob Kern, Zachary Knecht, Kaitlyn Kressler, Brittany Marlow, Zachary Mertz, Paige Mohrey, Nathan Newhard, Katelyn Peters, Cody Remaley, Kristin Reynolds, Daniel Ruth, Jonathan Scrak, Luke Senko, Scott Showak, Eric Snyder, Mary Sosa, Kyle Wagner, Kyle Wehr, Jordan Zellner, Samantha Zuercher.

11th Grade: Kiana Bellesfield, James Bilger, Damien Bower, Abel Boyer, Emily Buss, Juan Cabrera, Angelic Cintron, Joshua Fleming, Kelli Hunsicker, Billie Johnson, Dalton Johnson, Morgan Kemmerer, Alyssa Lancsak, Brandon Loch, Michael Miller, Branden Papay, Ryan Perkowski, Jamey Pollock, Elaina Rehrig, Jinessa Rutt, Michael Seremula, Angelique Steigerwalt,

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10th Grade: Austin Babinchak, Tori Beltz, Christopher Bingert, Kayla Brensinger, Xavier Escobar, Jacob Fisher, Sarah Frantz, Lucas Gaston, Tyler George, Clarrissa Gonzalez, Aaron Harding, Ty Herzog, Erika Krawchuk, Tylor Lenskold, Daniel Marsh, Ryan Martinez, Emily Moore, Rachael Moore, Jessica Pavolko, Sierra Pettebone, Samantha Pryor, Harlee Schaffer, Tyler Sellers, Shawn Shupp, Allan Sipos, Kyle Stein, Brittany Stokes, Kelsey Vince.

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Congratulations Graduate:

Justin Lieberman

Northern Lehigh High School Class of 2011

We couldn’t be more proud of you Sugars!

Much Success at Neumann University.

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Historical Society News Palmerton Historical Society

The Palmerton Area Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 13th in the Gallery of the Palmerton Area Library.

The program for the evening will be presented by Mary Behler on her hobby of Parchment Craft. A brief business meeting will start at 7 P.M., followed by the program. The public is invited to attend, without cost or obligation.

"MEW OLD" quilt display at Heritage Center The quilts which have been on display at the Heritage Center,. 410 Delaware Avenue, have been replaced by another group of antique quilts. The Center is open various hours from Wednesday through Saturday each week. Phone 610-824-6954 for a recording that lists the hours each day. Admission is free, although donations are welcome.

Northern Lehigh Historical Society

The Northern Lehigh Historical Society will meet on Thursday, June 2 to view the latest work at the Bed Bug Cave Gardens. We will gather at 6:15 at the D & L Trailhead parking lot at Main and Railroad Sts. (across Main St. from Boyer's Hardware) and walk to the Gardens to meet at 6:30.

Following the meeting at The Bed Bug Cave Gardens the planning committee of The Gathering will meet at Pete and Karen Papay's home for their monthly meeting. Anyone wishing to attend the planning meeting is welcome. In case of inclement weather please call 610-428-6741 to find out the status of the meeting at the Bed Bug Cave.

Lehigh Township Historical Society

LT Historical Society has scheduled two upcoming open houses on June 12 and June 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the historical centre in Pennsville to see all of the new items and displays.

Newly acquired items are helmets and other

gear of the L.T. Fire Company and Ambulance Corps, along with old photographs of classes at Pennsville School and other sites in Lehigh Township. Bring your family.

If you have not purchased tickets for the "Miniature Golf Day" on June 4, tickets are available at the Blue Mountain Drive-In in Danielsville. Special prices for families. Golfing begins at 11 a.m. There will be special contests and prizes throughout the day. This is a great opportunity for a family to have fun together outdoors ... "guaranteed to be a day you will enjoy."

Looking ahead, the historical society will hold an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 30, at St. Paul's Schoolhouse. We will have a special program and refreshments. For all of you who are interested in Pennsylvania Dutch history and speak Pennsylvania Dutch, you won't want to miss it! More details will follow. Reserve this day on your calendar! For further information, please call 610-767-5989.

Indianland Garden Club The Indianland Garden Club will meet on June 14, at 7 p.m., in the fellowship hall of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Speaker John Drabic will talk about pruning landscape trees and shrubs.

Plants, flowers and arrangements will be judged.

Specimens include: roses, daisy, lily, delphinium, feverfew, lupine, any wildflower. Houseplants include: gardenia, lily, hibiscus. From the garden: fruit and vegetable. Also, your choice of flowering tree branch, shrub and/or vine. Artistic designs include: Gemini - two arrangements using two identical containers; Garden Wedding - a mass arrangement using pastel flowers with one white flower representing the bride; The Best Man - a hogarth design arrangement in toast glass. New members are welcome. To learn more 610-767-5685.

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Lehigh Township Rails to Trails Activities

On Saturday, June 4th, National Trails Day, the Lehigh Township Rails to Trails organization will be present at the dedication of the newest section of the Delaware and Lehigh trail. This event will be held at the trailhead in Slatington, beginning at 10 AM. This will be the last time that the Lehigh Township group will be selling raffle tickets for a mountain bike, and for additional prizes. The drawing for all of these prizes will take place at noon. Ticket holders need not be present to win and will be notified by phone. A plant sale will also be held. In addition to the trail dedication, staff members and volunteers of the Delaware

and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor will lead two guided “Preview the Trail” bicycle rides on new portions of the D&L Trail in Lehigh and Carbon counties. National Trails Day is an annual celebration of America’s trail systems. For more information, visit www.AmericanHiking.org.

On Sunday, June 5th, the Rails to Trails group will be present at the Northern Lehigh Summer Opener. This event will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Walnutport Canal in Walnutport.

LTRT will have a table under the trees and will be selling stickers, t-shirts, bottles, tons of information, etc. In addition to information about the organization, there will be a plant sale and information about health related activities.

To learn more call Meg at 610 767-1117 or at mschell12@yahoo.com.

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Dotta Auction Company auctioneer, Mr. Tom Abruzzese was with for the Moorestown Garden Club first meeting of the year on May 3. Everyone had fun and went home with some new plants for inside and outside their homes as the auction went at a fast pase.

The tournament winners were: Jan Charney, Clair Cook, John Cook, Lois Frey, Johanna Houck, Sharon Jarrow, Marty Krautwald, Karen Landis, Marianne Lesher, Jane Roberts, and Betty Tumpey.

The next meeting will be June 6 at Salem UCC Church of Moorestown, Rt. 946 and Copella Road.

We welcome a return visit with Penn State Master Gardener, Doug Files. Doug will be speaking on “Roses.” And we begin a new gift to honor Marguerite Erikson Ide – an annual contribution to the Master Gardener’s Endowment Fund.

Refreshments will be served at 6:45; the meeting begins at 7:15. To learn more, call John Cook, 610759-3537.

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Scholarship winners The Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech in conjunction with the Bridges Foundation, Inc. is proud to recognize 17 scholarship recipients for 2011. The goal of the foundation is to provide deserving students of the BAVTS the ability and financial support to fulfill career aspirations whether it is for tools or for post-secondary educational opportunities. The Bridges Foundation was founded by Mr. Walter Dealtrey and the local business community that has an economic interest in the future of the Lehigh Valley and has awarded over $393,300 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the BAVTS since its inception in 1999.

BAVTS offers hands-on experience and application based specialized skills in a variety of career pathways. BAVTS students are given the opportunity to receive both exceptional instruction and hands-on experience with the latest technology in their field.

Award Esme Molina, Northampton, Cosmetology $2,500 Elizabeth Thun Affiliate Artisan Award

LCCC Announces Who’s Who Award Recognition Sixty-four Lehigh Carbon Community College students were included in the 2011 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, including 20 from our area. These students were selected as nationally outstanding campus leaders based on their academic achievement service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.

They join an elite group of students selected from 1,400 institutions for higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Students need to meet the following criteria to be eligible for membership. · Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher · Earn a minimum of 24 credits at LCCC · Currently enroll in six or more credits at LCCC · Receive an endorsement from an LCCC faculty member

These students were recognized by Dean Peggy Heim at the Annual Spring Awards Banquet on April 28, 2011.

Bridges Award Recipients from our area are Brandon Braren, Northampton, Carpentry $4,000 Bridges Foundation Century Fund Affiliate Artisan Award Charles Keenhold, Northampton, HVAC $2,000 Bridges Foundation Artisan Award Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Kristopher Longley, Northampton, Carpentry $3,500 Bridges Foundation Artisan Award Andrew Marzen, Northampton, Automotive Technician $2,500 Albarell Electric, Inc. Artisan

Breinigsville: Sarah Weigel.

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Germansville: Karen Maiolo.

Jim Thorpe: Kathy Goldberg Laurys Station: Rochelle Baker.

Lehighton: Anja Barnard.

Schnecksville: Kristen Peters.

Slatedale: Elizabeth Keiser.

Tamaqua: Jenatta Bilodeau, Wendy Dunkelberger, and Daniel Mena.

Walnutport: JonJere’ Faust.

Whitehall: Jamie Dinbokowitz, Bhowmik Joshi, Michelle Laub, Victoria Neese, Anthony Pawlowski, Sherry Raimundo, Andrew Skibicki, and Brett Wagner.

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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. Water and soda available for purchase, great wooden floor, A/C!!! FMI: 610-760-1917.

Rotary Club of Slatington meets 6:15 p.m., Old Post. FMI 610-760-2455.

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 Township), 7 p.m, FMI 610-261-2210 Courage to Change Al-Anon Family Group, An Anonymous Fellowship offering hope to friends & family of alcoholics.

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

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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 Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club Dinners 4-8 p.m. Weekly Specials 610-852-4051 Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 902 Mill Road, 7 p.m., Non-smoking. 610-217-4321

EVERY SATURDAY Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport. Doors open 4 p.m., kitchen 5, bingo at 6:30. 610767-8476.

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

EVERY MONDAY Line Dancing 6:45 – 8:45pm, Refreshments available/kitchen open. 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. 610767-8476 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.

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

Thursday, June 2 National Bubba Day (Honor Anyone Named Bubba) "It's Time to Play" Playgroup 10:30 Good Shepherd United Church Mt. Rd. Slatington.

Preschoolers age 2-5. Preregistration is required. FMI 610-760-1687.

Northern Lehigh Historical Society meeting to view the latest work at the Bed Bug Cave Gardens. @ 6:15 at the D & L Trailhead parking Rain?

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Friday, June 3 Repeat Day AYCE Buffet Dinner, Country Garden at Lehigh Twsp. Fire Co. Rt. 248, Cherryville, 4-8 pm. 610-767-8600.

Basket Social, St. Paul’s UCC Church Northampton. 1p.m.8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 4 National Trails Day Kreidersville Covered Bridge 10K/5K Run/Walk. FMI www. active.com

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2011 Community Calendar Basket Social, St. Paul’s UCC Church Northampton. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sisters for a Cause Chinese Auction Lehighton Rec Center from 11-4pm to benefit local man, Lee “Pinky” Green, who has an inoperable brain tumor.

There will also be a bake sale, door prizes, local vendors, and a 50/50 drawing.

LT Historical Society Miniature Golf Day, 11 a.m., Blue Mt. Drive-In, Danielsville (rain date: June 5) FMI 610-767-5906 or 610-767-6379.

The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library annual Family Fun Day from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is open to children in the Northampton Area School District. Registration for children's summer programs begins this day.

at the canal pavilion. Food, Games, contests, music, raffles and much more! A non-perishable food donation for the NL food bank is appreciated.

Monday June 6 National Gardening & exercise Day – Exercise with your plants

Tuesday June 7 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day Miller Keystone Bloodmobile, First UCC, Palmerton. Reg. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 5:30 p.m. New Donors Welcome!

FMI 610-826-2097 (George).

Slatington senior citizens bus trip to Mohegan sun casino/ horse racing. Cost $22, return of $30 in slot play and $10 food voucher. Leave @ 4:00 pm from Dollar Tree, Walnutport.

Post time is 6:30 pm. Leave Northampton Community Yard Wilkes Barre @ 10:30 pm. FMI Sale 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northamp- josie 610-767-5113. ton Area Fire Dept. & Siegried Wednesday June 8 Railroad Station. FMI 610-2626156 or 610-2624748.

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Saturday June 4 Yard Sale Heidelberg Union Church 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kitchen Open. Church & Irvin Rds Saegersville

Sunday June 5 World Environment Day Paw Prints on the Canal, Northampton Canal Park 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Northern Lehigh Events Committee presents Community Day Celebration at the Walnutport Canal. Join local businesses, civic organizations, groups and sports teams for a fun filled community day

June 8 Through June 12. Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival at Mountain View Park, 512 in Wind Gap Beginning June 8 at 3 p.m. FMI 973-584-2324.

Friday, June 10 Basket Bingo & Bake Sale at Germansville Fire Co. benefits “Prayers for Ava”. Doors open 6 p.m. Bingo begins 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 11 Waffle and Sausage breakfast Christ Church 309 Main St. Walnutport 8 to 12 p.m. FMI 610-767-1601

Sunday June 12 Red Rose Day Strawberry Festival & Basket Social – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Slatedale. 12 – 6 p.m.

FMI 610-767-5646.

LT 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.

Monday, June 13 Sewing Machine Day Slatington Council meeting, 7 p.m. held at the Borough Building, 125 South Walnut, Slatington.

St. John's Friendly Fifties at 1:00 in the gymnasium at 1343 Newport Ave. Northampton.

Singer John Bauer will perform.

Tuesday, June 14 FLAG DAY Meeting of Lehigh Twp. Board of Supervisors, 7 p.m., Municipal Building, Municipal. Rd. 610-767-6771.

Indianland Garden Club Meeting. Hope Lutheran Church, Route 248, Cherryville, 7 p.m. Speaker John Drabic, "Pruning Landscape Trees & Shrubs." FMI 610767-5685.

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

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Slatington Woman’s Group April Girl of The Month.

Payton Marunich is the daughter of Roxanne and Dennis Marunich and the granddaughter of Grace Knappenberger. She has one brother Jake Marunich. Payton is involved in the following sports and activities at Norhtern Lehigh; Varsity Softball (2nd base)- 4 years, Varsity Field Hockey- 2 years, Girls Basketball Manager, Senior Class President- 4 years, Student Council- 6 years, National Honor Society- 2 years (Historian), Vice

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Northern Lehigh Middle School "Coin Wars" During the months of January and April the North Team of Northern Lehigh Middle School participated in a homeroom "Coin Wars" to benefit the Slatington Public Library. Large jars were kept by homeroom teachers for daily collections of student pocket change. $205 was collected with students from HR 14 winning the collection competition. Drake Pristash, HR 14, and Parker Smith, HR 23, were two of the largest contributors to this community service project.

left to right Rosanne Pugh - Library Director, Parker Smith - HR 23, Drake Pristash - HR 14, and Louise Bechtel – Librarian

Miller Bloodmobile In Palmerton Tuesday, June 7th Miller-Keystone Blood Center will conduct its bimonthly visit to the First United Church of Christ, next to Palmerton Boro Hall, on Tuesday, June 7. Registration hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5:30 p.m. This visit is sponsored by Larry and Sandra Engle.

Although Palmerton is fortunate to have many faithful donors who appear for nearly every bloodmobile, new donors are always needed.

Minimum requirements are: 17 years old (no maximum age), 110 pounds, general good health.

Potential donors receive a free mini-physical: pulse, temperature, blood pressure, hemoglobin (iron level), and, if they donate, total cholesterol.

They are also given free refreshments - fresh sandwiches, snacks, and soft drinks.

To make an appointment, or for more information, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097.

Donors with appointments are given priority at Registration; however, walk-ins are always welcome. One blood donation can save up to three lives.

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Reunion The Aquashicola School Reunion Committee recently mailed 380 invitations to their 17th biennial reunion. Look for your envelope, with the gold star! If you haven't received yours please call 610-377-3040.

Parkland Garden Club Tour The Parkland Garden Club is preventing “La Joie dans Le Jardin” (Joy in the Garden) the annual Garden Tour on Saturday July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature 8-10 private gardens, with refreshments available. Discounted tickets are available in advance at area businesses. To

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Mama’s Pizza in Berlinsville is working hard to get the restaurant in tip-top shape to reopen after a fire in February. The owner is working with Architects to get the restaurant ready to reopen as soon as possible.Giuseppe Difiore said: “we are doing everything we can to try to speed up the process”. Watch for updates for their re-opening!

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"Whether it's a quick weekend over spring break or a longer trip over summer vacation, families ought to maximize their vacation time while getting the most for their travel dollar."

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What’s in Your Beach Bag? The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff And The Death Of Trust

Author: Diana B. Henriques Publisher: Times Books (Henry Holt Company) ISBN: 978-0-8050-9134-2 The field of narratives about Bernard (Bernie) L. Madoff during the past few years is quite crowded with a number of books and articles examining varying aspects of his devious Ponzi crime. However, I would be very hard- pressed to find another book that is as meticulous, insightful and comprehensive as Diana B. Henriques's The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff And The Death Of Trust.

What Henriques has brought to the table is a layered account of an individual whom she fittingly describes as someone who is not “inhumanly monstrous” but rather someone who is “monstrously human.” As she most perceptively explains: “He was greedy for money and praise, arrogantly sure of his own capacity to be able to pull it off, smugly dismissive of skeptics-just like anyone who mortgaged the house to invest in tech stocks, or tapped the offlimits college fund to gamble on a new business, or put all the retirement savings into a hedge fund they didn't understand, or cheated a little on the tax return or the expense account of the spouse. Sound familiar?

And her final sage words of the book brilliantly wraps it all up when she states that the most enduring lesson of the Madoff scandal is: “In a world full of lies, the most dangerous are those we tell ourselves.” In this case it is the lies Madoff told himself and those of the investors who likewise fooled themselves. For Madoff, he sustained his belief of infallibility by convincing himself that he could get away with his Ponzi crime, while his investors ignored the fact that he really didn't have any investment earnings to pay his clients. They turned a blind eye to the reality that his investment acumen was increasingly implausible and that his operations lacked transparency. Furthermore, they simply ignored or dismissed the rumblings that were prevalent among certain hedge fund managers that Madoff's returns were too consistently good to be credible.

Moving at a brisk pace, Henriques packs in many intriguing facets concerning Bernie Madoff including how he was able to successfully create the aura of a genius investment manager- one that was the most exclusive that never failed to deliver the returns his investors expected of him, that is, until the party was over and the music stopped. After all, didn't he bring them along profitably through bad and good times beginning with the tumble of the stock market in 1962, the doldrums of the 1970s, the 1987 crash and its rocky aftermath? However, no one knew or suspected that he was borrowing money from one of his very wealthy clients to replenish the accounts of others in his early years, and moreover, no one was aware that he was squeezed by a rash of withdrawals in the late 1980s.

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Taking a Break Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank!

With the temperatures heating up and school being let out, families are looking for ways to take a break from their everyday lives and enjoy a nice family vacation. Your summer travel can be fun and affordable by following these tips!

Have a Budget! The first way to save your family money on vacation is to know how much you have to spend. Take into consideration gas and travel costs, meal costs, hotel accommodations, theme park costs, parking and souvenirs. Be prepared by knowing how much things cost where you are traveling, set a budget and come home feeling rested and relaxed!

Stay Close to home! There are so many things to do and see right here in the Lehigh Valley that are low cost and some are free - Visit a local Bed & Breakfast, hike one of the dozens of trails around the Blue Mountains, take your family to Beltzville Lake for a picnic, swimming, and volleyball or explore the downtown of our many historic areas.

Most historical centers are offering summer hours.

Pack your lunch! Whether you are hitting the trail or heading down the shore, save money

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by packing a healthy lunch for your travelers.

Sandwiches, pretzels and carrot sticks are a few options that can save a family of four around $25 versus one lunch on the go.

Remember the Essentials! Often when leaving for a vacation, we all get that feeling… am I forgetting something? Chances are one thing from our checklist will be forgotten or left by the front door. You can save money by preparing and packing ahead of time. Don’t forget the sun block, flip-flops, beach towels and toothpaste as these items are almost always marked up in tourist locations.

Have a Backup Plan! What’s worse then getting to your summer destination ready for fun in the sun and it rains the entire time? Not having a backup plan can cause stress, create chaos and cost a lot of money. Research your travel destination and plan for indoor activities that are within your budget, that way you will not get caught off guard when the inevitable happens.

Unexpected Travel Destinations Staying Close to home for a day-trip this summer? Check out these local attractions!

Hike the Appalachian Trail. You can enter at different points in our area including at the Gap in Slatington.

Beltzville State Park – offers Volleyball, Hiking trails, swimming, picnic area and boating.

Jim Thorpe – A National Historic town offering guests unique shops, whitewater rafting, a picturesque train ride, challenging hikes, waterfalls and much more.

Weissport - offers a beautiful Lehigh Canal Park with bike and walking trails as well as fishing.

New Tripoli – Local wine country also offering visitors parks, miniature golf, full 18 hole golf course and campgrounds.

Wherever you live there is sure to be fun and adventure not too far away.

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First In Family To Receive Bachelors Degree!

Susan Scheurer, daughter of Brian and RoseAnn (Strohl) Scheurer, graduated from East Stroudsburg University on May 7 with a bachelors of arts degree in Elementary Education (K-6). In addition to her parents, Susan’s grandmother, Joanne Strohl, Slatedale, and close family friend, Cindy Guynn, Germansville, attended the graduation ceremony. Susan is the first Strohl grandchild to graduate from college with a

bachelors degree on the entire family celebrated in her success and achievement. Susan earned a 3.52 GPA and was also honored on April 8 as one of ESU’s Honors Students. While attending ESU full-time, she has also been attending Northampton Community College part-time to complete a separate associates degree in Communication Studies. This past year Susan was the president of NCC's Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa. She was accepted into East Stroudsburg University’s graduate program and awarded a graduate assistant position. Susan will pursue her masters in Instructional Technology this summer and plans to graduate in May 2012. She would like to thank her parents for thier support and love, and to praise God for always providing in His perfect time.

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Challenge Yourself on June 4th For some the Kreidersville Covered Bridge Challenge 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk will be tough; for others it will be tougher. Few runners who ever ran in the Kreidersville Covered Bridge 5K over the last decade called it a breeze. Given the terrain around the Kreidersville Covered Bridge, 100 Covered Bridge Road, Northampton, including the hills left from the erosion of the meandering Hokendauqua Creek, the new 2011 10K race course adds some distance to the fun. With so

many runners looking for half- and full-marathon experiences, try the KCB Challenge for a worthy training day. Those who are looking for a 10K or a 5K with a kick, try the KCB Challenge for a real epiphany. And for those who say, Ano way, Im not ready for that, runners and walkers at all levels have always finished the KCB 5K with the most self-congratulatory looks of accomplishment on their faces. And well deserved.

The KCB Challenge rewards are not just in the finish but in the process. The 10K and 5K courses are front-end loaded with a winding mile and a half hill which provide vistas of both the Lehigh Valley and the Blue Mountain. In the valley runners enjoy some truly picturesque rural farmland, barns,

pastures and horse farms its like running through a calendar photo. The 10K has five creek crossings over two historic bridgesBthe Kreidersville Covered Bridge, which is the last historic covered bridge in Northampton County, and Old Stone Bridge, a multi-arched stone bridge which looks like something out of King Arthur tales. Both 10K and 5K runners start and finish by dashing through the 1839-built KCB, a lot more tired the second time through but undoubtedly exhilarated at the finish.

The distance on both courses has been verified courtesy of Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc. Northampton Area High School seniors, Taylor Emmons and Miranda Miller, under the direction of Digital Arts teacher Mrs. Tara Gray volunteered to prepare a video for the KCB which includes some footage of the 10K and 5K courses as run by NASH track team members.You can view the video at http://youtu.be/ugVE5aXzugU .

Erica Biery, local glass artist and friend of the KCB, designed the Agold@ and Asilver@ glass medals for the first and second place winners in each age group/gender. These unique artistcreated awards are made exclusively for the KCB Challenge. Awards will also be given to the overall male and female winners of both the 10K and 5K. The first 150 runners will receive a complimentary Tshirt. All profit from the KCB Challenge is used to preserve the Kriedersville Covered Bridge.

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Two ride specials will be offered. Wednesday Family Night Ride Special with armbands and Thursday Family Night Ride Special tickets. The ride specials are a great savings for families.

Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company will have their kitchen open weeknights from 6 to 11 pm and Saturday from 5 to 11 pm. The Carnival will feature rides by AEB Amusements, food, games, free admission, free entertainment, plus so much more! Parking is by donation. Fun for the whole family! Directions to Kunkletown: from

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Beach Bag Continued from Page 27 Henriques also sheds some very interesting light concerning Madoff's family background, where he grew up, how he started in the investment business, who initially gave him his first break, when did he start his Ponzi scheme, who were his early investors and did they ever suspect that he was running a Ponzi scheme, who knew about it and who should have known about his shenanigans, how was he able to attract thousands of rich and powerful investors including lawyers, accountants, European boutique banks, offshore hedge funds, wealthy European families, Hollywood celebrities, charitable organizations, endowments, educational institutions, several foundations and investment committees that all came to trust Madoff with their vasts sums of money. In addition, Henriques exposes his feeder funds and how much was he paying them as finders' fees, were any of his family members involved in the crime, the incompetency of the SEC, what kind of life did he live after he had accumulated considerable wealth, and how was he able to convince some very sophisticated investors that his investment strategy was based on something he described as a “split-strike conversion” that managed to grow endlessly large.

In this short review it is very difficult to convey all of the gripping lowdown Henriques shares with us, however, there is no doubt that with every page you will feel, as I have, a new clarity about how Madoff was able to pull off his Ponzi scheme for so many years and rightfully earn Henrique's title of him: “The Wizard Of Lies.”

Diane B. Henriques is the author of The White Sharks of Wall Street and Fidelity's World. She is a senior financial writer for The New York Times.

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Travel Tips Continued on Page 26 example, includes passes to its waterpark with your stay. Searching online is a great way to find these kinds of deals and discounts.

Think outside the weekend - If you have flexibility in your travel dates, many destinations have flexibility in their rates. Consider traveling midweek or during nonpeak weekends. You'll find great room rates and even some economical value-added packages.

Pick a place with plenty to do - Experts say that for each hour you drive to get to your destination, it should be able to offer at least a half day of activities. Be sure there are a good variety of indoor activities too, so your vacation isn't ruined because of bad weather.

Remember the whole family - Not only should your destination have lots to do, it should offer something for everyone. Don't forget - this could even include easy access back to the room or a quiet spot for nap time. Multifaceted destinations, like Great Wolf Lodge, offer a variety of activities for every age - from the indoor waterpark to the spa to nightly story time.

With activities for varying age ranges in mind, you can be assured that your decision is virtually fail-safe.

Kaufman reminds parents that above all, don't forget the family in family vacation. The most important thing to remember in planning is that it's all about spending quality time together with the ones you love.

ATTENTION GRILL MASTERS WE WANT YOUR RECIPES!!!

Share your best summer recipes; entrees, snacks and desserts that win over your loved ones! We will try to publish all Thursdays & Fridays Senior Citizens’ Day 62+

recipes from any age group in an upcoming issue!

Send recipes to askus@townandcountrygazette.com or mail them to: Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette 4685 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088.

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Summer Movie Run-Down THOR - ** ½ out of 4 –Following on the heels of Iron Man and its sequel released the past two summers Marvel Studios continues it’s tradition of solid summer movies. While not quite as fun as the Iron Man movies Thor is a good popcorn flick with plenty of action and great fight scenes. Leading man Chris Hemsworth lacks Robert Downy Jr’s charisma and charm but turns in a better-thenexpected performance as the banished Norse God. Anthony Hopkins is great as Odin, Thor’s father, but Natalie Portman’s talents are squandered in the generic love interest role. While there isn’t much character development and the romantic subplot is thin and underdeveloped if you’re looking for mindless summer escapism you can’t go wrong with Thor.

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The Tree of Life, Terrence Malick is one of the best working directors today.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides * ½ out of 4- The fourth installment of an already tired franchise. Luckily the convoluted and ridiculous mythology of the first two sequels is more or less done away with as well as the boring romantic subplot of non-pirates Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom. This entry in the franchise rests squarely on Johnny Depp’s sashaying, quipping, Keith Richards imitating shoulders. Depp is more than game and Penelope Cruz is good as Depp’s love interest and nefarious Blackbeard’s daughter.

It’s a shame they wasted the great Geoffrey Rush, fresh off of the award winning The King’s Speech, in a shallow one-note role of Barbossa who is now contracting with the King’s Navy. Ditto with the usually amazing Ian McShane who is slumming it as Cruz’s father and supernatural pirate Blackbeard. This one is for fans of Depp’s flamboyant Jack Sparrow only.

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Participation awards (Dash Plaques) will be given to the first 300 entries. A drawing for cash prizes totaling $1,000 will be given away at 3 p.m. for all car entrants. The winner must be present with winning ticket at time of drawing.

To preregister your vehicle, please call 610-6814045 or 570-629-7363. Registration will also be accepted that morning from 8 a.m. until noon.

Registration fee is $10 (there is no registration fee required for the Model Car Class); and $10 for the Car Corral. No judging will be done, just come and enjoy the show. All pre-registered will be added to an exclusive cash drawing.

The Car Show will also feature a flea market and craft show. Vendor spaces are $15 per space and are still available. For additional information and preregistration please call 610-681-4045 or 570-629-7363. Music will be provided by “Chris

Eckert” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other attractions will be Peddle Tractor Pulls by the Pocono OldTyme Farm Equipment Association and Pocono Mountain Garden Railway Society. Refreshments will be available. Fun for the whole family! For more information please call 610-681-4045 or 570629-7363. Mark your calendar for this event.

Proceeds from the West End Car Show benefit Western Pocono Jaycees. The Western Pocono Jaycees are a local service organization sponsoring youth programs, scholarships and charitable community projects.

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This "Experience in Government" will be held at Shippensburg University, June 26- July 2, and is the 66th session sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. About 200 girls are brought together through sponsorship of local Auxiliary Units and other organizations to study government on city, county and state levels.

During the week, the girls will elect city, county, and state officials, including Governor, Lt. Governor, other officers, and Outstanding Citizen. Two "Senators" will attend Girls Nation in the Washington, DC area during the week of July 23-30, 2011.

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Antique Wagon & Tractor Show Saturday, June 11 Experience old-time farm life at the historic 1756 Troxell-Steckel Farm, 4229 Reliance Street in Whitehall Township, during the Lehigh County Historical Society's "First Annual" Tractor & Wagon Show. The show, featuring vintage wagons, tractors, farm tools, and much more is on Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The show will feature unique exhibits of neverbefore-displayed farm vehicles and vintage equipment. Visitors can discover the world of antique horse-powered farm tools, including a rare early wooden plow and a one horse-power treadmill. A horse walked on this treadmill, providing power to operate farm equipment.

Also included in the exhibit will be some of the early tractors that eventually replaced farmers' horse-drawn equipment.

This is an event for the whole family. Children can explore farm life as they try on vintage clothing and experience old-fashioned chores such as churning butter, carrying water, and hunting for eggs. Old-fashioned Pennsylvania German games will send them running across

the barnyard, and indoors they can experience early crafts.

Tours of the historic 1756 Pennsylvania German Troxell-Steckel Farmhouse, led by Museum Educators in vintage clothing, will offer visitors the opportunity to step into the farm-wife's life. Discover how the fruits of the fields were transformed into food for the table, yarn for clothing, remedies for healing, and much more.

Event admission is FREE to Lehigh County Historical Society members; future members pay only $6 for adults, $3 for children. The historic Troxell-Steckel Farm is located at 4229 Reliance Street in the Egypt section of Whitehall Township.

To learn more, contact Joseph Garrera, Executive Director, at 484-553-2592 (cell) or at 610-435-1074.

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Our house rules Slices of Life By: Jill Pertler The title of this column may lead you to believe If you step on it and it isn’t supposed to be I entertain a lofty perception of my house – as in on the floor, pick it up and put it away. This my house rules the universe. While that may be is called responsibility. It is also steeped in logic. true (but not really), the “rules” cited in the title You are closer to the floor than Dad or Mom and refer to a noun, not a verb. bending over is much easier for you.

Rules: Directives involving the correct time to go to bed, the necessity of frequent tooth brushing and the value of vegetables. In other words, the things every kid detests.

I penned the following tidbits of wisdom during my early, tadpole days of parenting (before I’d earned my legs), hoping they’d bring order to the universe, or at least to our dinner table. Then I framed them. I actually believed the framing would increase the likelihood my kids would read and abide. What can I say? I entered parenthood with a blatant sense of optimism and a handy dandy set of house rules. I’m proud to say both are still intact.

Be kind – to yourself and each other. If you can’t expect kindness within your own home and family, what can you expect from the rest of humanity? Remember, if the world were a kinder place, we wouldn’t need so many rules.

Always tell the truth. Except when it will make someone feel bad. Do not tell someone they look tired or old or fat, especially if that person is your mom.

Respect others and things. This goes double if the things you are respecting belong to your brother. Removing items from your brother’s bedroom without his permission does not constitute respect.

Be safe. If your activity – in any way, shape, or form – could take an eye out or anger your brother, it is not safe. (See the respect others example above.)

If you use it or play with it, put it away when you’re done. Putting something away does not mean tossing it in the general direction of where it is supposed to go. Nor does it mean pushing it under the couch or hiding it behind a pillow so it is out of sight.

No running, yelling or throwing in the house.

Or throwing up, for that matter (if you can help it).

Sit on the furniture. No climbing or jumping.

If your dad and I wanted you to own a trampoline, we would have bought you one.

Take your shoes off at the door. They’ll be easier to find tomorrow morning when you are late for the school bus.

It’s okay to be angry, but don’t touch someone when you are mad at them.You’ll only be tempted to pinch. Or hit. Or both. Or worse.

Don’t stay angry. In general, it is a waste of time.

Everyone makes mistakes. If you do (and you will) say you’re sorry. A spoken apology can work wonders, and its power multiplies if your words come from the heart and you mean what you say.

Try to be forgiving when someone else makes a mistake. Even (and especially) if that person is your mom.

Say your prayers every night. And morning.

And whenever else you need a good ear.

Attitude is a window into your soul. Keep yours positive. Remember, I am constantly looking through your window. (And like all other moms, I do have eyes in the back of my head.)

No matter what, Mom and Dad will always love you. I saved the best for last because this is the most important rule of all. Never, ever forget that.

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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 570386-3870 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.

First UCC 457 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262696. Worship 9 a.m. S.S. 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. Good Shepherd UCC 3490 Mt. Rd., Slatington, 610-767-9680.

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

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. 610-7671898. 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.

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

Worship 11:00 a.m. S.S. 9:45 a.m. HA.

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.

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

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

Hope Lutheran Church Rt. 248, Cherryville, 610-767-7203. PR Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.

Nursery HA.

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.

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

Worship 10am. Nursery Living Hope Lighthouse 705 3rd St., Palmerton, 610-826-2201.

Worship 10 a.m.

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

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, HA St. John’s UCC of Howertown, 22 Atlas Rd., Northampton, 610-262-8666 Worship 8 & 10:15 AM S.S. 9 AM. Nursery, HA St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church 222 Church St., Lehighton 610-377-2972 Worship 9:00AM SS 10:30AM

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Church Directory 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 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. – 10:15 a.m. (June 5 & 12), 9:30 beginning June 19 St. Peter’s UCC 8142 Valley View Rd., Northampton, PA. 610-837-7426. Worship 10:15 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. HA St. Peter’s United Methodist Church 7860 Center St., Emerald, 610.767.6233.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church 106 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, 610-8262359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Sunday The Church of God in Palmerton 320 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, 610-8264972.

Worship 10:15 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Union United Church of Christ 5550 Rte. 873, Neffs, 610-767-6961 Worship 8 & 10:30 am, Children Church 10:30, Nursery, HA Walnutport Seventh-Day Adventist Church 227 Willow Rd. and Rt. 145, 610-767-8939, Worship 9:45am. Sabbath School 11:00am.

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

Worship 10 a.m. S.S. 9 a.m. Nursery Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 1904 Main St, Northampton, 610-262-6636 SS 9 a.m. W 10:30 a.m. Nursery Zion UCC 2nd & Iron Sts Lehighton. 610-377-1191 Worship 8:15 a.m. S.S. 9:00 a.m.

Zion’s Stone UCC 51 Church Rd., Northampton 610-2621133 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.

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

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Spread The Good Word Bethany Wesleyan Church Bethany Wesleyan Church will have their final Giant Yard Sale this year, you can stil drop off items in saleable condition every Saturday from 9 a.m.—Noon through June 18. Items may be dropped off at the old foundry right next to the church.

FLAG FOOTBALL Bethany Wesleyan Church is now registering children in grades K-8 for Upward Sports Flag Football to be held August 20 through October 31, 2011. Program features a one hour practice weekly and a one hour game on Saturdays. Registration deadline is July 31. Call the church office (610 7671239) or log onto www.bethanywes.org/Upward Sports to register online.

Bethany offers Learning, Experience & Discipleship (L.E.D.) classes on Sunday mornings at 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. New classes beginning this month include (9:00 a.m.) Love, The Greatest Gift of All, Radical (for young adult couples and singles), As Long As We Both Shall Live, and Experiencing God. Classes at 10:30 am include 7 Saving Graces, The Power of a Whisper, The Book of John, & Just Walk Across the Room.

3RD ANNUAL HOMESCHOOL FAIR will be held on Friday June 10, hosted by His Kids Christian Homeschoolers from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Family Life Center at Bethany Wesleyan Church. Used curriculum/homeschool materials for sale, Free curriculum donated by Bethlehem Christian School, Homeschool presentation and open forum to answer your questions at 12:00 noon (in the youth loft), Lunch and snacks available for purchase, No charge to attend. COME JOIN US! Contact information: laurakichline@yahoo.com.

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Great Food & Refreshments 50/50 Raffle Cars from Jukebox Cruisers Dash Plaques awarded to 1st 50 Cars

Trophies given out at 2:00 Strawberry Social held Rain or Shine Call 610-681-5200 for more information

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.

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.

Holy Trinity Strawberry Festival June 12th will host the Annual Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Slatedale) Strawberry Festival and Basket Social. The event takes place from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Church lawn 4118 Main Street in Slatedale. Refreshments include hot dogs, hamburgers, pork BBQ, baked beans, funnel cake and mouth watering strawberry shortcake... and ice cream too! Come out and enjoy live music

by Jack Snyder and Friends, there will also be door prize drawings. Beginning at 5 p.m. is the basket social drawing, tickets are $5. Come join the family of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for this rain or shine event. To learn more, contact Dianne 610-767-5646.

YARD SALE Saturday , June 4, 2011 8 AM to 2 PM

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Strawberry Festival Basket Drawing will & Basket Social begin at 5 p.m . tickets $5.

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A Touch of Dutch May 17, 1956 Eens vun der aerschde griene Sache as mer sehne kann in der Felder Frieyaahrs iss der Bittreselaat, adder deel Leit heese’s Pissebett.

Wann’s so warme sunniche Daage gebt, macht’s em hungerich un eiferich fer en Karreb un Messer nemme un nunner an der Summer Hiwwel geh un Zelaat suche geh. Uff der Griedunnerschdaag muss mer schur en gutter Iems Zelaat mache mit Schpeck un Brie.

Wann mer mol Zelaatblumme sehnt im Hof, dann iss es Frieyaahr schur do un glei sehnt mer die Weibsleit im Hof rumschpringe Zelaat rausschtecke un schelde iwwer al den Zelaat im Hof. Wann selli newedraa net so viel Sume zeitich warre hedde losse em letscht Yaahr, dann waer’s net so foll dohiwwe des Yaahr. Was es net Blodere gebt vun dem viele Zelaat rausschtecke!

Un wann der Hof gemeht watt ee Daag, bei golly wann mer net der neegscht Daag schunnt widder Zelaatblumme sehne kann. Es iss hatt zu verdilye.

[Wann die Blumm verbliet hot, gebt’s en scheene Fusser owwedruff, wo der Wint fattnemmt. Es hot Zelaat vun der Atlantic bis an die Pacific Ocean. Es hot es menscht Zelaatblumme Frieyaahrs awwer mer kann sie sehne do un datt bis Schpotyaahr.]

Der Zelaat iss gsund zu esse. Yaahre zerick henn deel Leit en Schtick gedatt Zelaatwatzel im Sach noochgedraage un bissel abgegnouert drei mol der Daag fer sich gsund halte. Die Watzel iss aa noch gekocht warre fer Tee mache fer die Narefe. Yaahre zerick henn die Leit es menscht yuscht gedatt un gekennt Sach ghatt zu esse winders

un wann’s Frieyaahr kumme iss, hot widder yeders en Chance grickt fer ebbes esse, as’ne, was mer nau ‚Vitamins’ heest, gewwe hot. Sie henn als gsaagt der Zelaat deet es Blut butze.

Wie mer yung waare, henn die Kinner sich als viel verschpielt mit Zelaatblumme. Mer henn die Enner um Schtengle als uffgschplitt un Kedde gemacht. Wann die yunge Maid groche henn an re Zelaatblumm un die Naas iss geel warre, sell waaen Sign as sie in Lieb waare.

En Zelaatblumm iss arrig schee un mer sette sie meh eschtimere.

-Florence Baver.

Translation One of the first green plants that we can see in the fields in spring is the dandelion, which some ‘Dutch’ people call ‘Pissebett’ (from Fr: pissenlit).

When you have warm, sunny days, you become hungry and eager to get a basket and knife and go down to the ‘Summer Hill’ to find some dandelion. On Holy Thursday we certainly must have a good meal with dandelion and hot bacon dressing.

When we see the dandelion flowers in the lawn, we surely know spring has arrived. Soon we will see the women running around the lawn and digging out the dandelion and complaining that there are so many there. If those women had not left so many go to seed last year, then the lawn would not be so full of dandelion this year. It sure can give a lot of blisters when there so many dandelions to dig out! And if we mow the lawn one day, by golly, the next day we can again see more dandelion flowers. They are hard to eradicate.

[When the plant is finished blooming, the flower becomes fuzzy and the wind will carry it away. We now have dandelion from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The dandelion flowers are mostly seen in spring but we can see them up to fall.]

Eating dandelion is good for one’s health.

Years age some people carried a dried dandelion root in their pocket and gnawed off a piece three times a day for their health. Others cooked the root to make a tea which was believed to be good Continued on Page 46

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Touch of Dutch Continued from Page 44 for the nervous system. Years back most people had just dried and canned food to eat over winter and when spring came, everyone had a chance to eat something that would give them what we now call vitamins. It was also believed that eating dandelion would help purify the blood.

When we were young, the children always played with the dandelion flowers. We split open the ends of the stems and made them into chains.

When young girls would smell the flowers to the point where their noses became yellow, that was a sign that they were in love.

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Blue Mountain Health System Coming Events Call To register for events: 610-377-7070 AARP Driver Safety Renewal Course on Tues., June 7, from 12 through 4 p.m. at the Wound Healing Center and Conference Center on 6th & Iron Streets in Lehighton.

What Happens When You Have a Heart Attack?

The Steps to Save Your Life on Wed., June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Hyperbaric & Wound Healing Center and Conference Center at 6th and Iron Streets in Lehighton.

Talk on Bed Bugs Putting Them to Rest on Thurs., June 9, at 6 p.m. at the Hyperbaric & Wound Healing Center and Conference Center at 6th and Iron Streets in Lehighton. Speaker, Nancy Troyano, Ph.D., says bed bugs were eradicated in the United States decades ago, but recently have begun making a comeback due to International travel and commerce facilitating their spread.

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In 1794, the Treichlers Mill was built by David Kuntz. Through the years, the mill was rebuilt and made larger. In 1886, the mill was purchased

by Jacob Mauser and the Mauser Mill Company was established. In 1938, the Treichlers Mill was remodeled and increased capacity.

The following local areas had plants and manufactured flour: In 1892, the Laurys Mill was purchased. In 1902, the company was incorporated and this mill burned down in 1937.

In 1905, the Northampton Mill was purchased. In 1914, Danielsville purchased a small flour mill and it was sold in 1928. The following local areas were distribution warehouses: In 1911, the Hazleton plant was purchased and was sold in 1926. 1916, the Palmerton plant was purchased. In 1918, the Allentown plant was purchased and burned down in 1926 and then rebuilt.

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The products were shipped by truck and box cars. Later, items were shipped in bulk by truck and railroad hopper carts. Flour was shipped by truck and railroad box cars. In the 1950s, most of the flour was shipped in bulk by trucks and railroad airslide hopper cars. The raw material wheat was shipped to the mill via truck, railroad box cars, and later, by railroad hopper cars.

In 1942, during the flood of the Lehigh River, the water flooded the basement area of the mill and caused the operation to cease. In those days, the mill generated its own power with generators run by a large water wheel with water fed through the Lehigh Canal. The flood of 1955 caused less damage.

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Slatington Library News The Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour has been rescheduled for Sat, June 11 at 10:00 am.

Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to attend. The summer program will start on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:00 am and will continue for the next 6 Wednesdays. Please register your children at the library.

change. A total of $205 was collected and donated to the Library. Home room #14 was the winner, and Drake Pristash HR#14 and Parker Smith HR#23 were the two largest contributors.

Thank you to all those who participated in the 3rd Annual Bulldog Walk and for their donation of $135 to the Library. The walk was organized by Don and Pam Lerch. The library is continuing our book drive and used book sale, please call or stop in for details. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610 767-6461.

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The library is beginning the annual fundraising drive, please check your mail for donation forms.

Thank you to all the students and teachers on the North Team at the NL Middle School. The students participated in a “Coin War”, a competition to see which home room could collect the most loose

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Northern Lehigh Community Center Summer Activities Join us for one or more of the following events this summer! For more information on any of these events, please call 610-760-0300.

Swimming lessons are held at the Northern Lehigh Swimming pool.

You Must register on Wednesday June 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. or Thursday June 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to ensure your child will have a spot.

Water Aerobics will be held on Wednesdays from June 22 to July 27 from 6:00-7:00pm at the NL swimming pool. You can register for all 6 classes for $30 (plus $2/class to enter pool) or you can drop in for $7 per session (one time $10 reg. fee). You can sign up in person.

Evening Zumba classes will be held on Mondays at the Vigilant Fire Co. in Slatington, from 6-7pm on June 6, 12, 20, 27 July 11, 18, and 25. $6 per class.

Adult Stretch Class is held every Mon. and Fri. morning at the Vigilant Fire Co. throughout the summer.

The free 14th anniversary party will be held on August 1, includes food and prizes.

Winery Trip - A day in the Country Bus trip “Fun”draiser will be held on June 12, Bus leaves Northern Lehigh Middle at 10:00am. There will be bingo and door prizes on the way. Stops include Long Trout Winery in Auburn, Port Clinton Hotel and Vynecrest Winery.

Cost is $45 per person. To learn more or to register call 610-7600300.

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Northampton Area Public Library News “One World, Many Stories” is the theme for the Summer Reading Club for children age 2 through sixth grade. Register on the first Sat., June 4 at 9:00 a.m. at Family Fun Day and continue reading until August 13. Rules for the club will be available at the library beginning June 4. Read and earn prizes each week!

To kick-off our summer reading club there will be a special Family Storytime, “Reading Takes You Places,” to be held on Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.

Other programs available this summer will be Toddler Storytime, Creative Preschoolers, Family Storytime, Kindergarten Countdown, Read to Sara, Storycraft, and Art & Books. These programs will begin July 5 and continue through August 11.

Registration for all programs begins on Saturday, June 4 at 9:00 a.m. during Family Fun Day. Registrations will continue until the sessions are filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions about the programs please call the library at 610-262-7537. We will see you there!

The Friends of NAPL bus trip to the Pompeii Exhibit at Discovery Times Square Exposition

in New York City, previously scheduled for June 11th, 2011, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 15. The bus leaves the Northampton Memorial Community Center at 8 a.m. and return is approximately 6:30 p.m. Tickets are still available and include include admission, bus fare, and driver tip. All money is due by July 1st. Lunch is on your own.

For more information, contact Brenda at the Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, phone (610) 262-7537.

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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.

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) 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 (6/2) 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) 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 (6/16) FOR RENT PALMERTON, Apartment, 1st floor, Living

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FOR SALE 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) 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) PARTY TENTS FOR RENT OR SALE WE DELIVER AND SET UP TABLES AND CHAIRS AVAILABLE ALL OUR TENTS. 610 776-6225 WWW.PARTYTENTSFORRENTBYMARTY. COM (9/15) 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) MOBILE HOME 1973 12 x 60, Nice, 2 bedrooms, bath, large living room, all appliances, New 8 x 12 shed 12 x 15 deck,

$6,000. Laury's Station PA Call 610-262-5302 (6/2) 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) 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse beautiful sunset pearl color, 47,000 mi Excellent Condition Garage Kept 2.4L 4 cyl. Automatic. Up to 20 cty/28 hwy mpg $13,200 Call 610-360-8164 (6/2) German Shepherd Puppies – 5 males $500 1 female $550 blk and tan wwkc registered parents on premises, ready after June 7th. Call 610-760-8043 (6/2)

HOUSE FOR SALE Lehigh Township- Two bedroom, 1 bath single home on 3/4 acre lot with 11/2 car garage with blacktop driveway. Completely renovated with new windows, modern kitchen(cherry color cabinets), bathroom, hardwood floors, furnace(oil heat), fully insulated, new plumbing and electrical, full basement.

Located at 3765 Lehigh Drive, Northampton PA, Route 248, in Pennsville. Asking $162,000.00 A Must See Place. Call (610) 826-4810 (6/2)

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HELP WANTED Local Golf Club seeking Banquet Servers, Bartendars, Ala Carte Servers, Buspersons, Setup Staff, Pantry Cooks and Dishwashers. Please send resumes to Banquetmanager@ woodstonegolf.com or apply at Woodstone Country Club and Lodge 3777, Dogwood Road Danielsville. (6/2) Dynamic, Energetic Account Executives for Innovative Designs & Publishing Publications. Innovative Designs & Publishing is looking for an Account Executive to join our team in our Walnutport office.

P/T includes inside and outside sales - will train. 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)

WANTED Wanted unwanted lawn mowers: riding, push, rototillers & snow blowers. Go-carts & Minibikes. DEAD OR ALIVE. Call Al 610-767-9077 or 484358-3718. 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 610-7679135 (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 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. (1/279/15) 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 610-7030790 (4/22/12) Craft Vendors Wanted East Allen Twsp. Summerfest 6/18/11 @ Bicentennial Park. $15 non-refundable fee, must provide own table. To register; 610-767-7140. Non-profits are welcome!

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ANY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL who served at Chanute AFB, Illinois interested in joining the Alumni Assn. We need personnel from Eastern PA, also to put names in the museum. Call Ray 610-844-8562 (6/2)

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 610767-5171. (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, 610767-9164 (12/15)

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BLUE RIDGE RANCH Mountain Trail Rides, Pony Rides, Birthdays, Picnics, Fund Raisers, Hay Rides, Petting Zoo. Bath - 610-837-1940 (6/2) DEBBIE’S HOUSE CLEANING In business 25yrs. No job too small. 1st Cleaning Discount. Spring Cleaning Help?

Call me. Wkly, BiWkly, Monthly. Residential or Commercial.

Reliable & Trustworthy. Free Estimates. Call 610-739-4610 (6/2) Music Lessons at Strike A Chord Music. We offer instruction on guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, drums, piano, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, cello, violin, viola, and voice. 610-760-7979 (6/2) 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)

GARAGE/YARD SALES HUGE YARD SALE June 3rd & 4th Something for Everyone, H.H. Items, Lawn Equip, Pinball Machine -needs work, 10 ton Ind Jack, clothing, soda fountain, heat lamps. Fri 8-3 Sat 8-3 Danielsville Bare Left @ Bayberry off 946 Follow Signs to 1372 N. Cottonwood Rd. (6/2)

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YARD SALE - Cub Scout Pack 201 JUNE 11th 8:00 a.m.

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I’ll return call. (6/2) Girlfriend (or female room mate) Wanted, 20’s to 60’s.

Hear recorded message toll free 1-800-687-1271. I am loner type, handsome man no kids.

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Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation to Hold Golf Tournament The Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation will host its second annual golf tournament on Monday, June 20. The tournament will be held at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. The tournament is played as a four person scramble and begins at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. Tickets include green and cart fees and a hot buffet dinner following the tournament. Prizes are awarded for winning teams, longest drive, and closest to the pin. There is also a hole-in- one contest as well as a “Beat the Pro” contest. The deadline for golfers to register

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Anyone wishing to register as a golfer for the tournament or serve as a sponsor can email the Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation at events@ konkretefoundation.org or call Bill at 610-3496510.

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Remember When 2005 Blue Mtn. Town & Country Gazette Progress at the Trading Post. Many volunteer hours were devoted to the work at he Trading Post this past year. Much work has been done on the exterior of the building at Indian Trail Park. The next step is to do the interior work, which includes electrical work, insulation, dry wall, painting, etc.

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ROAD TRIP Things to Keep the Ride Fun! Welcome Sign Photography - Make occasional stops to photograph Welcome signs & Unique Markers I Spy - A classic game to keep your family aware, engaged and involved in the car Alphabet-a-go-go - Use billboards, store-names and street signs to work your way through the alphabet

Northampton Food Bank Received Grant. Rep. Julie Harhart announced news of a $20K grant from the Dept. of Community and Economic Development.

The grant will enable the food bank to significantly expand the organization’s space with a new building.

Name That Tune - Turn on the Radio and see if you know the name of the song and singer before the DJ announces it!

Grants from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources were received by Slatington borough and Walnutport Borough to provide for financial and technical assistance to local governments, river and trail organizations, land trusts, and other nonprofits for the planning, acquisition, and development of park recreation, conservation, and greenways projects.

Slatington Borough received $39K for the development of the Northern Lehigh Slate Trail. Walnutport Borough received $20K for further development of the pavilion at the D & L Trailhead.

I'm Going Traveling and I am taking ... Work your way through the alphabet with this fun travel game. Each player must repeat what every player before him has said and then add their own to the list.

On September 20 Northern Lehigh Future Focus held an unveiling ceremony for its new “Welcome to Slatington”, “Natiional Historic District” banners. The unveiling marked a year and a half effort by Future Focus in cooperation with the Delaware and lehigh National Heritage Corridor to produce banners recognizing the newly designated historic district in Slatington.

On December 3 the Lehigh township Police Department formally dedicated its new police facility to former Assistant Chief of Police Reuben Heffelfinger.

Assist. Chief Heffelfinger worked for the Lehigh Township Police Department from 1982 to 2003. He passed away in 2004.

Count The ... - pick a noun; horses, pink barns, green trucks you can use anything!

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Father’s Day Issue •Gift ideas for dad Please e-mail any comments to askus@townandcountrygazette.com

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Advertiser’s Index Ace’s Repair and Fix It Shop..............................45 Allstate Insurance Co..........67 Amey’s Clean Rite Septic Cleaning.................................46 Amey’s Garage, Inc................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc....................60 B. Biechy Construction Company................................56 B’s Hive.....................................2 Bechtel’s Pharmacy..............30 Becker Homes.......................56 Bellview Pump......................48 Bensing, George G. Funeral Home, Inc................35 Bethany Wesleyan.......... 41, 43 Blooms Lawn Care...............57 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc..................56 Blue Mountain Drive in Family Rest............................15 Blue Mountain Evergreen, Inc.......................58 Blue Mountain Health System.......................29 Blue Mountain Ski Area......11 Blue Ridge Auto Service & Tire........................68 Boyer, AF - Hardware..........65 C&D Landscaping................63 Carl’s Service Center...........45 Century 21 Ryon Real Estate.....................7 Century 21 Ryon Real Estate (Benninger)............................25 Charles H. Mantz, Inc..........47 Cherryville Service Center.....................................68 Citizen’s Fire Co....................18 Clean Sweep.............. 26, 46, 64 Compassionate Yoga............29 Coolest Treat..........................18 Country Clippers Pet Grooming........................20 Crystal Vision Center............33 Cub Scout Pack 201..............15 Daily Grind, The...................18 Debbie Miller’s Beauty Corner.....................................10 Diane & Fred’s Leather Shop..........................................3 Diehl’s Lawn Service...........57 D-ville Dumpsters................49 Eberhardt Motors.................35 Edgemont Acres Drive-In...17 Family Practice......................33 Feig, Dr. Alex I. DDS............29

Frey & Co.................................6 G.D. Shupp Home Repairs.......................59 Good Eye.................................28 Green Wood Nursery..........57 Hankee & Son, Eugene.......47 Harding Funeral Home.......43 Hassler Roofing Inc..............55 Heidelberg - dinner.............43 Heidelberg - yard sale.........42 Henry’s Service Station.......47 Herritt’s Pest Control.............2 Holy Trinity............................43 Hornet Blasters.......................8 J.’s Steaks and Subs..............19 Jack Follweiler’s Garage......49 Jason Hankee Plumbing......49 Jerusalem Lutheran.............42 Kern’s Outdoor Power Equipment.............................48 Kidz Corner...........................23 Kuhns Family Chiro.............32 LaBarre Construction..........58 Larry’s Antiques.....................9 Latshaw’s Excavating...........56 Lehigh Valley Spinal Care Center........................... 36 & 37 Lieberman grad......................8 Lincoln Manor Apartments............................38 Litchauer................................38 Livengood Excavators Inc...61 Liza's House Assisted Living......................................50 Lorah’s....................................12 LoveLight House, Inc...........51 LT Country Garden..............15 Luv Ur Kar.............................28 Mack’s Tree Service..............59 Mel Fritz Construction........59 Messinger, Don A. - Painting and Wallpapering.................56 Mike Taras DMD LLC............5 Miller, Ruth M. Notary/Insurance.................25 Mint Home Improvements.......................59 Mitman’s Smokehouse........13 Myers Contracting...............56 Myster Tree & Shrub Service....................................59 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage....................................2 National Guard.....................54 Neff’s Masonry.....................56 North Catasauqua Carnival..................................13

Northampton VFW Catering Service....................................16 Northern Lehigh Insurance & Notary.................................10 Nu-Finish...............................45 Old Post Inn...........................12 Painting & Papering by Robert J. Marlatt...................59 Patty Brosky’s Beauty Salon..........................34 Paxton Computing Services..................................23 Pond View Manor.................51 Precision Armaments..........38 PSA (Pete Coughlin)............57 Quality Personal Care Inc..................................30 Rack-N-Reel..........................44 Realty Executives..................14 Richard B. Ryon Insurance...............................26 Rita’s - Walnutport...............13 Ron Biechy Roofing & Siding.................................60 Ron Mitchell Well Drilling..........................60 Roosevelt Dem. Club.............12 Roscoe Snyder Insurance........................... 8, 37 Rover Make Over.................20 Santa Fe Taco Co...................17 Schisler Funeral....................24 Silfies Fuel, LLC....................49 Sillettco Fence.......................48 Slatington Beverage Inc......17 Slatington Diner...................12 Slatington Lions....................17 Slatington Skeet Assoc........16 Stress Relief Center.............29 Susan C. Schneck Notary Public........................62 T.J. Uhnak...............................59 The Village at Palmerton.....50 Thomson's Meat Market.......4 TK&J.......................................62 Trees by Dave & Son............59 Veterans Discount Oil, LLC..................................61 W. Neff Auto Sales & Service......................................8 Walnutport Dental...............31 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique..............30 World Ventures.....................25 Yenser’s Windows & Doors......................................56 Yons Construction................60

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