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From the Publisher’s Desk

Joe Korba

It’s such a relief to finally be out of the deep freeze and have some hope for warmer days ahead. It’s so great to see baseball back on television—even if it’s just spring training, it makes me long for a trip to Florida or Arizona to catch a live game.

I’m looking forward to taking walks outside and getting my tomatoes planted. As you can probably tell, this is our annual spring edition; the first day of spring is the day after this issue drops.

This edition also marks the beginning of our yearly “Best Restaurant” contest.

Make sure to support your favorite local place to grab a bite and send in the form on page 28. As always, I hope you enjoy this one. Happy spring!

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Contents:

Pg. 9 - Community Calendar Pg. 27 - Pet Page Pg. 29 - Book Review Pg. 30 - Young at Heart Pg. 35 - P.O.P. Pg. 43- Classifieds

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Suburban North YMCA Spring Craft Fair & Egg Hunt

Submitted by MELISSA BROWN The Suburban North YMCA will be hosting a Spring Craft Fair and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The events will take place at the YMCA building in Catasauqua. The Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will have the opportunity to shop at different vendor tables for handmade items, jewelry, crafts, and specialty items. A tricky tray, food, and baked goods will be available for purchase throughout the event. If you are interested in renting an eight-foot table, the fee is $20. Contact our Welcome Center for an application. The Egg Hunt is for children ages 6 years and younger. The hunt will kick off at 10 a.m. for those under 12 months, 10:15 a.m. for 12 to 18 months, 10:30 a.m. for 19 to 36 months; 10:45 a.m. for four-year-olds; 11 a.m. for five-yearolds; 11:15 a.m. for six-year-olds. Please note, all children 36 months (three years) and under must be accompanied by a parent during the hunt. The hunt is free, however we do ask you to call our Welcome Center at 610-264-5221 and register on or before March 26.

In other Y news, registrations are being accepted for spring programs. Some new youth programs

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at the Y include Cheernastics, Pre-School Gymnastics, Storytime at the Y, and Soccer. All 7th grade students in the Catasauqua Area School District are eligible for a free membership to our Y in our new 7th Grade Initiative Program. Details are available at our Welcome Center. Call 610-2645221 or stop in Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., or Sundays 12:30 to 4:45 p.m.

St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by SHARLEEN CROSSETT You still have time to lay down your judgemental stones at the foot of the cross. The Lenten Series this year will be “The Journey of Stones.” Services will be held each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. A Lenten meal will be shared each week before the service at 5:45 p.m. April 2 is Stones to Bread and also Holy Communion. There will be no clothing giveaway in March. Sunday school is held for all ages at 9 a.m. AWANA Club is held each Sunday at 6 p.m. for three to 12-year-olds. Youth group for 13 to 25-year-olds is at 7:30 p.m.

We would like to remind you of our different Bible Studies held Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., Monday mornings at 10 a.m., and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Be sure to check out our website and Facebook page for dates on fundraisers, such as hoagies, pierogies, and dinners.

We continue to collect cell phones, used ink cartridges, aluminium cans, Turkey Hill milk caps, and used clothing. All items may be dropped off and placed on the porch.

Whether you’re looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, check us out at www.STPetersUMCEmerald.com, or look for us on Facebook.

Happy Birthday Jessica Yost - 34 on March 7

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Meet the Staff Where is your favorite place to visit on a nice spring day?

Joe Korba, Associate Publisher: I love taking walks down the Weissport Canal, maybe doing some fishing as I go.

Tony Pisco, Art Director: Coca-Cola Park is nice, but I’d head down to Reading to FirstEnergy Stadium to catch a Fightin’ Phils baseball game. That’s a great way to spend a nice spring day.

Danielle Tepper, Editor: It may not be around my hometown now, but it’s where I used to live, so that kind of counts, right? I grew up near Red Bank, NJ, and I worked there for almost a year as a freelance reporter in 20122013. I fell in love with it all over again, particularly Marine Park which offers gorgeous views of the Navesink River. It lent itself to some of my favorite photographs (like this one) and I spent countless afternoons there, just basking in the glow of the sun reflecting off the water when I wanted a moment’s peace.

Alice Wanamaker, Editorial Assistant: The Walnutport Canal. I know I have said it before, but I will say it again: we are blessed to have a gem of an outdoor resource at our disposal.

The sights, sounds, and scents of spring will be in their glory in a few weeks along the Walnutport Canal. I can't wait!

Donna Bachman, Accounting Manager: After long winters, spring does not come soon enough. When spring finally arrives and the weather cooperates, I love to be outside enjoying the activities that arrive; soccer practices for the grandsons, and the playgrounds to release some of the cooped-up winter energy they have accumulated.

Catherine Stroh, Publishing Assistant: My favorite local places to enjoy a spring day would be Rita’s and the local walking trails.

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St. John Neumann Regional School Accepting Registrations

Submitted by SISTER VIRGINIA STEPHANIE SJNRS has open registration for students in Kindergarten through grade 8 for all qualified students. Transportation from the surrounding school districts is provided and financial aid is available. Schedule an appointment to visit or visit during open house the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both our Slatington campus (K-3) and Palmerton campus (4-8). Open house dates are March 12, April 9, and May 14. Kindergarten: Children must be five years of age by October 15, 2015. If you would like to have a personal tour or have questions, call 610826-2354. Bring the child’s original birth certificate with you.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration At Traditions Of Hanover

Submitted by KRISTY MUENZ Put on your lucky green outfit and join Traditions of Hanover for St. Patrick’s Day! Traditions of

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Hanover Independent Living is pleased to invite seniors for fun and shenanigans on Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Keep your Irish eyes smiling at Traditions of Hanover. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with friends and listen to music performed by Eric Kearns. While you’re visiting, take a tour of our community and see what makes Traditions of Hanover such a great place to live. This event is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. Please RSVP by March 12 by calling 610882-0400.

Rated by families on SeniorAdvisor.com as one of the top 10 senior living communities in Pennsylvania, Traditions of Hanover Independent Living is a unique retirement community offering Independent Living residences on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees.

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Happy Birthday Bernie Silfies - 46 on March 10

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Community Calendar EVERY THURSDAY •Good Shepherd Church of Slatington playgroup (1st & 3rd), 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. FMI, 610760-1687.

•Schnecksville Sr. Citizens Club, 12 p.m. at Schnecksville Fire Co. FMI, 610-769-7570.

•Polka, Laurel Fire Co. (3rd & 4th) 5 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-262-2077.

•Bingo, Emerald Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Petersville R&G Club, 7 p.m. FMI, 610-261-2210.

•Rotary Club of Slatington meeting, Woodstone Country Club, 6:15 p.m. FMI, 484-951-2468.

•Al-Anon Family Group, St. John’s UCC in Palmerton, from 7 to 8 p.m. FMI, 484-221-1026.

•American Legion Aux. of Slatington at Legion (1st), 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-760-1098.

•Zumba at Bethany Wesleyan, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI, 610-7671239.

•Yoga, Peters Elementary School, 6 to 7 p.m. FMI, 610-760-0300.

•PA German Friends meeting (3rd), St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Allentown. FMI, 610-264-2979.

•GriefShare, 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lehighton. FMI, 570-386-9960.

EVERY FRIDAY

•Preschool Story Hour, Palmerton Library 10:30 a.m.

Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Bingo, Mahoning Valley Ambulance, 7 p.m. FMI 610-2174321.

•Mom, Pop and Tot class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Northampton Rec. Center. Toddler based activities/ group activities - FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY SATURDAY

•Yoga, Palmerton Library 9 a.m.

FMI 570-436-1762.

•Cancer Connections Group Meeting, Bethany Wesleyan Church (3rd Sat.) 10 a.m.

•Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dogs, Palmerton Library (Second Sat.) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Must Register at Library.

•Bingo, Diamond Fire Co., Walnutport 6:15 p.m. FMI 610767-8476.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:30 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

•Forgotten Felines Cat and Kitten Adoptions, 12 to 4 p.m. 6022 Mountain Rd., Germansville. FMI 610-760-9009.

EVERY SUNDAY •Learning, Experience & Discipleship classes, Bethany Wesleyan 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

•Recreational Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym beginning at 6:00 p.m. FMI 610-767-1239.

•Bingo, Citizens Fire Co., Slatedale, 1 p.m.

•Bingo, 197 North 6th St., Lehighton. 6:30 p.m.

EVERY MONDAY •Book Club, Palmerton Library (3rd Monday) 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Quilters Club at St. Peter’s UCC, Northampton. 1 to 4 p.m. FMI 610-837-7426.

•Dance lessons through methodology of line dancing.

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. at Gin Mill, Northampton. FMI 610 - 262-9010 •Bingo, Diamond Fire Co. Open 4 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Co. 6:45 p.m. FMI 610-381-2674.

•Bingo, Northampton Community. Ctr. Doors 5:30 p.m., bingo 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Schnecksville Fire Co. 6:45 p.m.

•Bingo, West Coplay Maennerchor 7 p.m.

•Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington. Kitchen 6 p.m., bingo 6:30 p.m.

•Bingo, 63 A Greenbriar Bath.

Greenbriar Village, Bath. 6 p.m.

FMI 484-287-5217.

•Knitting Club, Palmerton Library (1st Monday ) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Knitting for Veterans, Bath Legion 6 to 9 p.m.

•TOPS, Dinkey Church, Ashfield 5:30 p.m. FMI 610-852-2976.

•Competitive Coed Volleyball (ages 15 and up), Bethany Wesleyan gym 6:30 p.m. FMI 610767-1239.

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

•Zumba, Emerald Fire Co., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI: 484-695-7476.

•Adult Stretch, Diamond Fire Co. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI 610-7600300.

•Al-Anon Family Group/Serenity Seekers, United Methodist Church, Aquashicola/Palmerton, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 484-477-9697.

•Chair Yoga, Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI 484-515-2923

EVERY TUESDAY •Bingo, Bowmanstown Fire Co. 6:30 p.m.

•TOPS, Zion UCC, Lehighton.

4:30 p.m. FMI 610-657-1025.

•ZUMBA, Bethany Wesleyan 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FMI 610-7671239.

•ALATEEN support group for teens of family struggling w/ alcohol. Faith Alive Church, Palmerton/Bowmanstown, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult Al-Anon and AA meetings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. FMI 570-730-8601.

•Senior Strength and balance class, Northampton Borough Rec. Center. 1 to 1:45 p.m. free with Silver Sneakers. FMI 610-5022990 or reccenter@rcn.com.

EVERY WEDNESDAY •Bingo, Vigilant Fire Co., Slatington at 6:15 p.m. FMI 484866-2364.

•Preschool story hour, Slatington Library 11 a.m.

•Individualized Basic Computer Class, Northampton Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FMI 610-760-0207.

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Community Calendar EVERY WEDNESDAY •Alzheimer’s Support Group, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jim Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd) FMI 610-392-2380.

•Zumba, Palmerton Sokol Club 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.

•Zumba, Gold St. John’s Lutheran Church, Slatington 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. FMI: 610-760-0300.

•Homework Helpers, Palmerton Library 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FMI 610-826-4962.

•Nar-Anon Meetings Holy Cross Lutheran Church 696 Johnson Rd. (off Rte 946) Nazareth, 7:30 p.m.

•Yoga, all levels. Lehigh Gap Nature Center. FMI: 484-5152923.

•Bingo, Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, 7:30 p.m. FMI: 570-386-4471.

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Thursday, March 19

• Speaker Series, Sandy Whidden Ph.D. and Elizabeth McGovern “Migratory bat activity through the Delaware Water Gap” Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 20

• Fish Dinner, Diamond Fire Company, 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

• Spring Bazaar, Ben Salem UCC, Lehighton. 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. FMI: 570-386-4490.

Sunday, March 22

• Celebrating the birthday of Heidelberg Union Church, 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow.

Austreibungs Fest, Goodwill Fire Co., Germansville. FMI: 610-767-1822 or 610-767-6981.

• All You Can Eat Breakfast, American Legion Auxiliary Oplinger-Hower Post 899, 1140 Municipal Road, Walnutport. 8

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• Flea Market, Diamond Fire Company, 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24

• Western Pocono Lioness Club meeting, American Legion, Route 209, Gilbert PA, NEW time, 6:30 p.m. FMI: 610-3814274.

Saturday, March 28

• Penny Party, Heidelberg Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. on Irvin Road. Slatington. FMI: 610-767-9086.

• Ham and Dandelion Dinner, Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Trachsville. 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. FMI: 610-681-5200 or 610681-5403.

Sunday, March 29

• Lehigh Township Historical Society Basket Social, LT Fire Co. in Cherryville. 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. FMI: 610-440-0151.

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LCCC To Hold Spring Open House For Prospective Students

Submitted by DENISE REIFINGER Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Services Center at the main campus in Schnecksville.

LCCC Admission and Financial Aid representatives, academic counselors, as well as Academic Program coordinators will be on hand to answer your questions. The open house is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their parents to tour the campus, learn about scholarship opportunities, and learn how LCCC can pave the way for an exciting and rewarding career. Interested students should register on our website at www.lccc.edu/ openhouse or by calling the LCCC Admission Office at 610-799-1575.

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Palmerton Camera Club March Meeting Submitted by ROGER SMITH

Two events will be discussed at the March 26 meeting, the first of which is Birding Adventures in Trinidad & Tobago. The speaker/presenter is Brian Hardiman, educator for “Monroe County Environmental Center.” He will present a program on the two-island country of Trinidad & Tobago off the coast of Venezuela on March 26. Trinidad & Tobago is a favorite bird-watching destination that hosts a diverse array of animals and plants life. Come join the “Palmerton Camera Club” and welcome Brian Hardiman for this PowerPoint presentation as he shares his images captured from his many visits to this naturalist’s paradise.

The March challenge is: “Glass.”

Club members, please send pictures to photographersrus247@yahoo.com no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. This email is for the monthly challenge only.

Palmerton Camera Club meets at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 5th & 502 Lafayette Ave. in Palmerton. Meetings are open to the public. The next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. For more information, contact the Reinharts at 610-826-7285 or bcrein@ptd.net.

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$50,000 Gift To SJNRS Submitted by SISTER VIRGINIA STEPHANIE An anonymous donor has gifted St. John Neumann Regional School with a check for $50,000! Sister V. Stephanie, principal, said she is delighted with the contribution. The donor remarked that SJNRS contributes to society through fostering the values that this country was built on. SJNRS believes in helping the whole child. In this age of cut-backs, SJNRS continues to employ separate teachers for art, computer skills, foreign language, music, and physical education.

The $50,000 donation will support these needed areas of child development.

Mrs. T. Mcgrath expressed her gratitude, saying, “As a family that chooses to send their children to St. John Neumann, we value the importance of Christian values as a major part of our children’s education. We also value the sense of community such a small school can build among the students and families. When we learned our school received such a gift, it brought all the values that brought our family to St. John Neumann to life. In the community of SJNRS, we teach our children the importance of Time, Treasure, and Talent, and that we give what we can to help those in need. The gift of this treasure will go a long way to continue

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St. John Neumann Regional School has campuses located in both Palmerton and Slatington and educates students in Kindergarten through grade 8. The school hosts an open house every second Thursday of the month in their Slatington Campus on W. Washington Street and is prepared for tours at the Palmerton Campus as well.

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4-H Club Donates Tabs

Submitted by JANICE MARTIN Backtrackers 4-H Horse & Pony Club, located in Pt. Phillips, donated bags and boxes of tabs to the Farm Bureau Association this spring for their annual tab drive. These tabs were then donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. The members have been collecting the tabs over the last couple of years and were happy to donate their collection to benefit those in need. In prior #1 Junk Removal Service in the Lehigh Valley

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years, they have directly donated to the Ronald McDonald houses. Backtrackers 4-H Horse & Pony Club is one of seven horse clubs in Northampton County serving the youth of the area. For more information concerning the various horse clubs, please call Janice Martin at 610-837-7294. 4-H is open to youths ages 8-18, with a Cloverbud option for youths ages 5-8. If interested in other aspects of 4-H, please call Brad Kunsman at 610-746-1970 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Slatington 150 History Committee To Offer More History Books Submitted by ROBERT STETTNER Due to overwhelming demand, the Slatington 150 History Committee will do a limited reprinting on its recently published book Slatington at 150 Years: More Stories To Share. The initial printing of 500 books has quickly sold out and many people have already expressed interest in purchasing more copies.

Therefore, those interested in purchasing a copy of the book should send a check for $50 payable to Slatington 150 Committee and mail it to Slatington 150 Committee, P.O. Box 151, Slatington, PA 18080. Those living out of state or not within driving range to pick up their books are asked to add $10 for shipping and handling. Please include a contact phone number with your order. Orders mailed in must be postmarked by March 31 to be included with the orders for the book reprint. The books will be printed in April, with a late April delivery expected.

This will be the only and final reprint of this history book—interested people are urged to purchase their copies at this time. For more information, please contact Candyce at 610-7674795 or check our Facebook page, Slatington 150 History Committee.

Slatington 150 History Committee. Front L-R: Robert Stettner, Candyce Merkle, and Judy Snyder.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society Spring Walk-In Basket Social

Submitted by BEVERLY PUTT The annual Spring Basket Social will be held at the LT Volunteer Fire Company in Cherryville on Sunday, March 29. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door.

For the society's 12th annual walk-in Basket Social, there is a unique prize on the special value table. You will find a handmade one-of-a-kind patchwork quilt from the 1930s. This is a special prize for some lucky person. Come to the basket social and perhaps you will win this beautiful quilt.

Drawings begin at 4 p.m. Winners will be notified if not present. The kitchen will be open in the afternoon, so come for lunch and support the fire company too.

You can support the historical society and have an enjoyable afternoon and chat with friends and neighbors. Proceeds benefit maintenance of the LT Historical Centre and St. Paul's Schoolhouse.

If anyone would like to donate cash, gift card, or an item, contact a member of the LT Historical Society or bring the item to the fire company by 11 a.m. the day of the event. It would certainly be appreciated.

If you desire any information or have donations for the society, please call the historical centre at 610-440-0151 and leave a message.

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Holy Week And Easter At St. Nicholas Church Submitted by THERESA SPEICHER In preparation for Easter, there will be several opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

St. Nicholas will host a Penance Service on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Father Thomas Derzack will be also available for confessions on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at 3:45 p.m. and on Tuesday of Holy Week from 12 to 12:30 p.m. and from 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Holy Week at St. Nicholas Church will include the following events: On Monday, March 30, the children of St. John Neumann Regional School will present the Living Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper will begin at 7 p.m. Following mass, the social hall will become a place of reposition for the Blessed Sacrament and will be open for private prayer and adoration until midnight. A Night Prayer service will begin at 11:45 p.m. On Good Friday, Stations of the Cross will be held

at noon and the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at 3 p.m. Blessing of Easter food baskets will take place on Holy Saturday at noon in the church. All are welcome. The joyous celebration of Easter will begin with the Easter Vigil mass at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Easter Sunday masses are at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. St. Nicholas Catholic Church is located in Lehigh Township at 1152 Oak Road in Walnutport (on Rt. 946, Berlinsville). More information can be found at www.StNicholasWalnutport.ParishesOnLine.com or call 610-767-3107.

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The Bach & Handel Chorale, A Group Of Dedicated Singers Submitted by HOWARD DAVIS The Bach & Handel Chorale has been a musical force in the Carbon County area for the past 31 years. Maestro Randall Douglas Perry had a vision to bring the sacred music of the masters to the people of Carbon County and the surrounding area. A group of dedicated singers joined Mr. Perry in his vision and the Bach & Handel Chorale was born.

Performances were presented at various venues throughout the area, such as Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Jim Thorpe. These first concerts were well received and the programs were expanded. Works of Bach & Handel were prominently featured including “The Messiah” in its entirety and Bach’s “B Minor Mass.” Several original works written by Maestro Perry have also been featured.

Over the ensuing years, the faces of the singers have changed, but the dedication of the singers and Mr. Perry has not.

Through the graciousness of Pastor Peter Muhr and the Church Council at St. John’s Lutheran Church in The Heights in Jim Thorpe, the Chorale has rehearsal space on Monday nights.

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a wide range of backgrounds, and all members of the Chorale are volunteers. But being volunteers does not mean they are amateurs. In fact, the voices and the direction of Mr. Perry make this Chorale a renowned organization.

Most of the music the Chorale performs is not easy, and it takes a lot of dedication to make the music blend and be worthy of presentation.

However, because this group of singers is so dedicated to this end, it all comes together and the Chorale makes beautiful music.

During this past rehearsal season, the Chorale has faced some major challenges in preparing for this spring’s concerts. It seemed as if every Monday, there was inclement weather that would not allow the Chorale to meet as a group and come together for rehearsals. Due to the dedication of these singers who have been practicing at home as well as at regular rehearsals, our upcoming concerts are polished and waiting to be heard.

As the Chorale moves into its fourth decade of performing, the vision is for the Chorale to expand its “sphere of influence” into other areas of Pennsylvania.

In 2014, the Chorale celebrated its 30th anniversary with a concert at St. Mark’s. This concert included an original work making its debut, “We Sing of God” written by Maestro Perry. This song was very well received by those in attendance and a CD was made of this performance with the first 100 copies selling out in a very short time.

The Chorale will be presenting a Passion/Easter Concert on Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. at a new venue, Zion United Church of Christ at 225 Iron St. in Lehighton. This concert will include excerpts

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from Bach’s “B Minor Mass” and Handel’s “Messiah” as well as other classical music that moves us from the Passion through Easter.

On Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m., the Chorale will present at a benefit concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lehighton. All proceeds will go to the Lehighton Boys’ and Girls’ Band so that music may continue to be an influence in young peoples’ lives.

Also on Saturday, May 16, the Chorale will perform a Jazz Concert with the Perseverance Jazz Band at The Mauch Chunk Opera House at 7 p.m. This is a lively concert and highlights the versatility of the Chorale. It is an opportunity for the Chorale members to ‘let their hair down’ and have some fun with the audience.

We hope you will be able to attend all of our upcoming concerts. Hearing this group of dedicated singers will definitely inspire you leave as a changed person!

Happy Birthday Laura Bolton - 35 on March 31 Samanta Meixsell - 29 on March 31 Carol Howand - 77 on April 2

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4-H Equine Garage Sale Open To The Public Submitted by JANICE MARTIN On Saturday, April 11, the annual tack swap or “equine garage sale” will be held at the Northampton County 4-H Center in Nazareth.

The tack swap will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public is invited to attend. The Northampton County 4-H Center is located at 777 Bushkill Center Rd. There will be new and used items for sale for all horse interests and disciplines. There will also be horse crafts, Breyer model horses, clothing, and other horse related items. All sellers must

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There are no consignments. No live animals are permitted.

Food, courtesy of Backtrackers 4-H Horse and Pony Club, will be available during the sale hours.

This is a rain-or-shine event, being held inside non-heated buildings and outside.

The 4-H program is open to youths between the ages of 8-19 years. It offers over 150 hands-on projects, a wide variety of experiences, and builds life skills for the future. Volunteer leaders are always welcome.

Anyone looking for information concerning the tack swap or the Northampton County 4-H Horse Program can call Janice Martin at 610-837-7294.

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Provident Bank Participates In Read Across America Day

Provident Bank employees Margie Diaz and Brittnae Schenck-Artis read stories to children at the Metuchen YMCA for Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2. Bank employees also donated over 200 books to schools across the region. Photo courtesy of The Provident Bank.

Submitted by BRYAN HYLAND The Provident Bank participated in Read Across America Day by reading children’s books to preschool children at Clark Preschool, two YMCAs of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy locations and at the Head Start of Lehigh Valley. Employees also generously donated over 200 children’s books to support the cause.

The children were attentive and excited to read and learn. At storytime, they gathered on the reading rug as Provident employees read Dr. Seuss stories such as “The Cat in the Hat,”“Fox in Socks,” and “Green Eggs and Ham.”They engaged with the stories, asked questions, and identified colors, foods, and animals along with the noises they make. To cap off the day, both Provident employees and the preschoolers enjoyed a singalong and played games.

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Slate Heritage Trail History Submitted by NORTHERN LEHIGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY A 3.3 mile Rails-to-Trail project was initiated by a committee of the Northern Lehigh Historical Society, Inc. in April 2001. The Slate Heritage Trail utilizes, as much as possible, the former Lehigh Valley Railroad right-of-way from a junction with the D&L Heritage Trail in lower Slatington through Emerald to the Slatedale Fire Company's baseball fields. The former rail line, opened in 1870 by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and known as the Slatedale Branch, ran from a junction in Slatington with the

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Submitted by KELLY BOND Fruit Tree and Bramble Pruning Workshop: Come learn the art of pruning fruit trees and brambles to give you better odds of a plentiful harvest this year from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Pappy’s Orchard at 2576

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participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Erin Frederick at 610-391-9840 in advance of your participation or visit.

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Submitted by LORRAINE GUNDRUM Easter Weekend Activities are as follows: Good Friday service on April 3 at 6:30 p.m., Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Easter Services on Saturday, April 4 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 5 at 9 and 10:45 a.m.

55+ Senior Event: The Hinkle Family, Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. in the Ministry Center. If you enjoy gospel music, you won’t want to miss this.

Bring a finger food to share after the concert. Free will offering will be received.

Yokefellow Prison Ministry Fundraising Banquet, Sunday, March 29 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker is Chaplain Christopher Santos of the Northampton County Department of Corrections.

Full course chicken dinner will be served. Tickets are $12 per person and may be purchased by calling the church office at 610-767-1239 or Loretta at 610-837-6671.

Bethany Wesleyan Church is located at 675 Blue Mountain Drive in Cherryville. Worship services are held each Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 10:45 a.m. in the Ministry Center. Family Worship service for children in grades 1-5 and their caregivers is held in the Children’s Center at 10:45 a.m. For more information, please call the church office at 610-767-1239, or visit us online at www.bethanywes.org.

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Blind Dog, Golden Smile

Smiley the golden retriever is a Canadian pup who’s spreading his contagious joy to those in need of some canine lovin’. Born with a case of dwarfism—and no eyes!—he was rescued from a puppy mill when he was around one or two years old. His owner, Joanne George, had his eyelids sewn shut and decided he would make a wonderful therapy dog. Smiley has been inspiring special needs kids and nursing home patients for the past seven years with his golden demeanor in spite of his hardships. George told CBS News, “Dogs can come back from anything, they forget their past. We as humans, dwell on the past." Smiley is now 10, so it’s hard to say why he unexpectedly exploded into internet fame, but his story suddenly splashed itself across social media and digital news outlets early last week. Everyone’s hearts are bursting with the big ball of love that is Smiley.

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This lovely lady was found abandoned in a volunteer’s icy, snow-covered yard in New Tripoli. She was already spayed and ear-tipped.

She is now at the shelter awaiting a permanent indoor home. She is a nice girl and likes human attention. She is up to date on shots and FelV negative. Estimated to be between five and eight years old.

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ADI Launches PA Bill To Ban Wild Animals From Circuses Submitted by LORI DE WAAL Pennsylvania Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) recently announced his introduction of a state bill to protect animals and people by banning the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts. Animal Defenders International (ADI) is working closely with Senator Leach’s office, providing research and evidence, including undercover investigations, affirming such shows cannot provide for these animals, nor can they protect citizens from the inherent risk. There is no humane existence for wild animals in traveling circuses.

Senator Leach also noted,“In the past few years, the public learned about the suffering endured by circus elephants. The outcry, including my bill to ban the use of bullhooks on elephants, was so great that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus decided to phase out the use of elephants in its shows.

Elephants are not the only circus animals that are suffering. To maximize profit, traveling exhibitions use grueling itineraries that force all of their animals to endure cramped living quarters, limited social interaction, and perpetual stress.

Circuses hide this suffering from audiences, who witness only the power and grace of these magnificent animals. The secret is out. The public will not tolerate this unconscionable cruelty any longer.”

ADI President Jan Creamer said, “We are proud to support Senator Leach’s leadership on this effort to make sure these magnificent animals are not abused in the name of entertainment in Pennsylvania. Due to severe confinement, lack of free exercise, and the restriction of natural behaviors, animals used in traveling circuses suffer and are prone to health, behavioral, and psychological problems. The days of animals suffering in traveling circuses are numbered, not

just here in the U.S. but all over the world.”

ADI has been instrumental in securing many of the local restrictions now in place in at least 50 U.S. jurisdictions in 23 states, and internationally, 30 countries have banned performing animals in traveling circuses nationwide.

Senator Leach invites his colleagues in the Pennsylvania legislature to join this effort and to attend a special Saturday, April 25 screening of ADI’s Lion Ark, a vivid behind-the-scenes account of the ambitious and daring rescue of 25 lions from illegal Bolivian circuses to sanctuary here in the U.S. Visit www.lionarkthemovie.com/ screenings for details.

At this very moment, ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom is underway to rescue and rehome animals confiscated by Peruvian authorities (SERFOR) enforcing that country’s national ban on wild animals in traveling circuses. In the coming weeks, ADI will relocate almost 60 rescued circus animals to permanent homes—building habitats in the Amazon forest for rescued native wildlife and airlifting 21 Peruvian circus lions along with nine Columbian circus lions to sanctuary in Colorado.

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The Secret Place

by Tana French

hen a brutal murder of a teenage boy occurs

on the grounds of St. Kilda’s School, a prim and proper girl’s boarding school, eyebrows are raised and lips are sealed. The Murder Squad in Dublin, Ireland is unable to solve the case and the trail runs cold. Almost a year later, a student drops off a mysterious notecard with cutout letters saying, “I know who killed him,” taken off of the school’s gossip bulletin board by the name of The Secret Place. This mysterious card prompts detectives Stephen Moran and Antoinette

Conway to reopen the case and take a day trip to St. Kilda’s. What starts as questioning as to who hung the cryptic card turns into an all out murder investigation, taking place over the course of one day. Are children capable of murder? Of sacrifice? As it turns out, yes— yes, they are.

The Secret Place is Tana French’s fifth novel in her Dublin crime drama series. Haven’t read any previous books in the series? Not to worry, you do not need to (however I’d suggest that you do) to understand.

Each book is very loosely related to the next. It is an intriguing tale of strong, powerful bonds of friendship and just how far that friendship can go. Would you sacrifice anything for a friendship? Even a life?

Each chapter flip-flops between events leading up to the murder and present time, a year after the murder. This allows the reader to glimpse into the mindset of the girls at the school and the detectives investigating the case. Not only do you get acquainted with each of the characters, you learn each side to the story, each motive, every lie and twist. Diving into the bubble-gum, fuzzy, naïve, sugarcoated, yet backstabbing world of St. Kilda’s is telling of just how dangerous teenage girls can be: “…a place like this is riddled with secrets, but their shells are thin and it’s crowded in here, they get bashed and jostled against each other; if you’re not super careful, then sooner or later they crack open and all the tender flesh comes

spilling out.” I’ve found with each of French’s novels, and her fifth installment is no different, that the entire body of the novel is fantastic, completely and utterly engrossing, the kind where you should only pick the book up if you are in a suitable place to have your face buried in a book for a couple of hours. Her characters’ personalities are so developed and well thought out that I find myself contemplating what they are doing and thinking when I am away from them, and I miss them when I am finished. I almost feel a loss because I know I am done with their story and will not be spending any more time with them. (I get very attached.)

As phenomenal as French’s stories are, I do have some negative points. Her writing gets to be extremely loquacious at times. She is very descriptive and her imagery practically drips off the page, however when I am speed reading to find out what happens next, I am left with just a mouthful of extensive descriptions and words that I wish I could spit out and skip over.

Also, I really hate to say it, but her endings are usually disappointing. Everything leading up to her endings is heart pounding—don’t even look at me because I am too busy reading—but then you finish the book and just feel a certain amount of disappointment. At least I do. I hope that doesn’t discourage you, as every story needs an ending, whether it is a perfect one or not.

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Submitted by KAREN HEIN The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will be holding their annual Vera Bradley bingo on Sunday, April 12.

Doors open at 11 a.m.

Where: and bingo begins at 1 p.m. This year there will Sunday, April 6 At the Northampton Memorial also be some Pampered Chef prizes. There will be Public Library Community Center Doors Open at 11:00 a 50/50 drawing, bake sale, and Chinese Auction 1601 Laubach Avenue Bingo Starts at 1:00 drawing. We are currently soliciting donations for the Chinese Auction, baked goods for the Northampton, PA bake sale table, and sponsors for the prizes. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more e: information, contact the library at 610-262-7537.

Northampton Memorial The Northampton Area Public Library will be unity Center Tickets holding "Tech Talk" on April $20 in advance Friday, April 3 @ 6:30 pm Laubach Avenue (at the Library) 8 at 1:30 p.m. Bring in your devices, such Or as $25 Kindles at the door for 20 with games communion mpton, PA and iPads and get help from 5 specials can be purchased at the bingo our knowledgable staff.

Don't have a device? We have some here that we can demonstrate on. This event is open to the public.

Pennsylvania One Book, Tickets $20 in advance Every Young Child is a collaborative project emphasizing (at the Library) the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers. To Orparticipate $25 at the door forthe 20Northampton games Area in this effort, Check These Out Too! For children ages 0-12 Public Library is sponsoring a family story and  50/50 Raffle 5 specials can be purchased at the bingo craft time featuring "Number One Sam" by Greg  Bake Saletake place on Tuesday, April 14 at 10 Pizzoli to take  Chinese Auction a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m.

Registration for this program will begin Monday,  Food Available for Purchase EASTER SERVICES March 23.  Food Tote Raffle to Benefit The Civil War Saturday, April 4 Northampton Food Bank Discussion Group will be holding their 5:00 PM next meeting on Sunday, April 5 Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. The group 9:00 & 10:45 AM is openThis to the public. event is in no way sponsored by the Vera Bradley Company® The Book Discussion Group Guests Welcome will be meeting Membership Not Required to Attend Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. This month's book is A ase Connecticut Yankee in Bethany Wesleyan Church King Arthur's Court 675 Blue Mountain Drive it

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Church Directory Agape New Testament Fellowship Schnecksville, 610-216-5611 (N) W 10 a.m. Jr. Church 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

Bethany Wesleyan Church Cherryville, 610-767-1239 (N) Sat. 5 p.m. Encounter.

W Sun. 9 & 10:45 a.m.

Bethel U.C.C. Slatington, 610-767-1898 W 10 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Blue Mountain Community Church Palmerton, 610-826-8402 W 9:15 a.m., SS 11:15 a.m.

Chapman Quarries United Methodist Bath, 610-837-0935 (HA) W 11 a.m. SS 10 a.m.

Christ’s Church at Lowhill UCC New Tripoli W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

Christ U.C.C., Little Moore Danielsville, 610-837-6051 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Christ U.C.C. Walnutport, 610-767-1601 W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-8500 W 9 a.m. SS 10:15 a.m.

Covenant United Methodist Church Bath, 610-837-7517 HA W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS (all ages) 9:15 a.m.

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church Lehighton, 610-533-0107 W 9 a.m., BS 6:30 p.m. Thurs.

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

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

Evangelical Lutheran Church Schnecksville (HA) 610-767-6884 W - 9 a.m.

Faith Independent Church of Christ Walnutport W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Faith Alive United Methodist Church Bowmanstown, 610-852-2805 W 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

First UCC Palmerton W 9 a.m., SS 10 a.m.

Friedens UCC Slatington, 610-767-7099 HA W 9:30 a.m.

God’s Missionary Church Northampton, 610-262-4412 W 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd UCC Slatington, 610-767-9680 (HA) W 8:30 & 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Kreidersville, 610-262-9517 W Sun. 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Gospel Chapel Wesleyan Church Northampton, 610-262-8101 (N) W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

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

Heidelberg Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-1526 W 11 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Heidelberg UCC Heidelberg, 610-767-4740 (HA) W 8:30 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

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

Holy Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-2668 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Slatedale, 610-767-1526 W 10:45 a.m.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Palmerton (HA/N) W 8 & 10:45 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Hope Lutheran Church Cherryville, 610-767-7203 (HA/N) Sun. W 8 & 10:30 a.m. SS 9:15 a.m.

Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-262-1812 Communion 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Living Hope Lighthouse Palmerton, 610-826-2201 W 10 a.m.

Living Stone Fellowship New Tripoli, 610-298-3020 W 10 a.m.

Living Water Community Church Parryville, 610-737-1450 (HA) W Sat. 6 p.m., Com. 1st Sat. Mountain View Wesleyan Church Bath, 610-759-7553 W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

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Northampton Assembly of God Cherryville Rd., 610-262-5645 W 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. SS 9:30

St. John’s UCC of Howertown Northampton, 610-262-8666 (HA/N) W 9:30 a.m.

Northern Lehigh Bible Fellowship Church Walnutport, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m.

St. John’s ELC Lehighton, 570-386-9960 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

People’s EC Church Lehighton W 8:30/10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

St. Matthew's ELC Lehighton, 610-377-2972 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

9/14 – Rally Day at 9 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church Palmerton (HA) W Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8:30 & 11 a.m.

St. Matthew’s UCC Kunkletown, 610-381-2442 W 9 a.m., SS 10:30 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Danielsville (N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

St. Nicholas R.C. Berlinsville, 610-767-3107 W (M-F) 8:30 a.m., Sat 4:30 p.m., Sun 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Aquashicola 610-826-2577 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m., 2nd Sunday Fellowship 10:30 a.m.

St. Paul’s UCC of Indianland Cherryville, 610-767-5751 (HA/N) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Salem United Methodist Church Slatedale, 610-767-5632 W 10 a.m.

Shepherd’s Chapel www.shepherdschapel.com Regional online fellowship.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Whitehall, 610-262-1600 W 8/10:15 a.m., SS 8:50 a.m.

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

St. John’s Episcopale Palmerton W 8 and 10 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church Slatington, 610-767-6361 W 8/10:15 a.m. (N), SS 9 a.m.

St. John’s U.C.C. Palmerton (HA) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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

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

St. Paul’s UCC Northampton, 610-261-2910 W 10:15 a.m. w/child care, SS 9 a.m.

St. Peter’s Church of Emerald Emerald, 610-767-6233 (HA) W 10:15 a.m., Com. 1st Sun., SS 9 a.m.

AWANA 6 p.m., BS 10 a.m. Mon., 7 p.m. Wed., 6 p.m. Sun. St. Peter’s UCC Northampton (HA) W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Palmerton, 610-826-2359 Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.

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

Trinity EC Church Berlinsville, 610-767-1167 W 9 a.m., SS 10:15 a.m.

Trinity EC Church Slatington, 484-553-0218 W 10 a.m., Bible Study Wed 7 p.m.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Lehighton, 610-377-4303 Holy Week: 3/29, Palm Sunday, 9 a.m.

4/2, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.

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4/3, Good Friday Tenebrae, 7 p.m.

4/4, Vigil of Easter, 5 p.m.

4/5, Easter Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m.

W Sun. 9 a.m. w/communion 1st & 3rd Sun., SS 10:30 a.m.

1st Sat. W w/communion 5 p.m.

1st Tues. quiet communion 10 a.m.

Trinity UCC Coplay, 610-262-8933 (HA, N) W 9:30 a.m., SS 11 a.m.

W Thurs. 7 p.m.

Union Lutheran Church Schnecksville, 610-767-6884 (HA, N) W 8/10:45 a.m., SS 9:15 a.m.

United Presbyterian Church of Slatington Slatington, 610-767-8113 (HA) W 10:30 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Union United Church of Christ Neffs, 610-767-6961 (HA/N) W 8 & 10:30 a.m., Children 10:30 a.m.

Valleyview Baptist Church Northampton, 610-837-5894 (HA & N) W 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Walnutport Seventh Day Adventist 610-767-8939 W 11 a.m., SS 9:30 a.m.

Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church Whitehall, 610-434-8661 W 10:30 a.m. SS 9 a.m.

Whitehall Mennonite Church Egypt, 610-262-1270 (N) W 10 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church Northampton, 610-261-1812 W 11:00 a.m., SS 9:45 a.m.

Zion UCC Lehighton, 610-377-1191 W 8:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

Zion’s Stone UCC Northampton, 610-262-1133 W 10:15 a.m., SS 9 a.m.

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W – Worship, SS – Sunday School, N – Nursery, HA – Handicapped Accessible, BS – Bible Study, SG – Study Group

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Spring Bazaar

Saturday, March 28 ~ 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Christ UCC – Little Moore 913 S. Mink Rd. in Danielsville (Corner of Rt. 946 and Mink Rd.) Homemade Easter Candy, White Elephant Table, Handmade Crafts, Baked Goods and More!

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Menu: Baked Ham, Chopped Dandelion with Bacon Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetables, Bread & Butter, Homemade Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water.

Seatings available at 4, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7 p.m.

Take-out also available.

Tickets: Adults: $9,Children (6-12): $3, Children 5 & under: Free.

St. John’s United Church of Christ of Slatington 18th Annual Basket Social Fundraiser Sunday, May 3, 2015

at the Emerald Fire Company, 7748 Penn St. Emerald, PA Doors open at 4 p.m. Drawing starts promptly at 6 p.m.

Kitchen will be open.

Tickets cost $6 and may be purchased at the door.For advanced tickets, please call Iris at 610-767-8982 or the church at 610-767-5554.

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Too Emotional In Praising God?

Someone Someone asked asked Billy Billy Bray Bray of of Cornwall, Cornwall, England, England, “Why “Why do do you you praise praise the the Lord so much?” He replied, “I bless the Lord constantly because my Lord so much?”

He replied, “I bless the Lord constantly because my whole life is brightened by praising God.” The other said, “But why must whole brightened praising God.” The other “Butto why must you dolifeit is aloud?”

The by Cornish coal miner who hadsaid, turned preaching smiled and The answered, can’tminer helpwho it. Ashad I walk down street, you dowistfully it aloud?”

Cornish“Icoal turned to the preaching Ismiled lift up wistfully one footand andanswered, it seems to“Isay, ‘Glory!’

Then Iwalk lift up the other, and can’t help it.

As I down the street, it seems to say, ‘Amen!’ And they keep on like that all the time I walk.”

I lift up one foot and it seems to say, ‘Glory!’

Then I lift up the other, and Some would criticize Billy Bray as being too emotional in praising it seems say,at‘Amen!’

And they keep on like that all the time I to walk.”

God, buttothen the baseball game they’ll hysterically scream the top of their voice whenBilly theirBray teamas member a home run, or they’ll Some would criticize being makes too emotional in praising laugh hilariously at some funny joke, or they’ll weep uncontrollably God, but then at the baseball game they’ll hysterically scream to the while watching some sad, make-believe story on television. God never top of their voice when their team member makes home run,believers or they’ll intended for His blood-washed, heaven-bound, Holy aGhost-filled laugh funnyonjoke, weep uncontrollably to go tohilariously church andat sitsome like bumps a logorinthey’ll an atmosphere like that of a funeralwatching home! some sad, make-believe story on television. God never while Scriptures encourage the people of God to praise Him actively, in fact, intended for His blood-washed, heaven-bound, Holy Ghost-filled believers we are to praise Him enthusiastically! “Let the righteous be glad; let to go to churchbefore and sitGod: like bumps on them a log exceedingly in an atmosphere like that of a them rejoice yea, let rejoice” (Psalm funeral home! for joy, all ye that are upright in heart” (Psalm 32:11). “O 68:3). “Shout clap your hands, all yethe people; God with voice inoffact, triScriptures encourage peopleshout of Godunto to praise Him the actively, umph” up your hands the righteous sanctuary, bless we are (Psalm to praise47:1).

Him “Lift enthusiastically!

“Letin the beand glad; let the Lord” (Psalm 134:2). them rejoice God: yea, emotionally let them exceedingly rejoice” (Psalm If you cannotbefore honestly identify with these scriptures, I urge 68:3). forfor joy,a all ye that are spiritual upright inexperience! heart” (Psalm “O you to “Shout seek God much deeper After32:11). all, when we consider how great is and all that haswith done us inofsavclap your hands, all yeGod people; shout untoHeGod theforvoice triing us from our47:1). sins “Lift and in ourindestiny from helland to heavumph” (Psalm upchanging your hands the sanctuary, bless en, shouldn’t the level of our fervor in praising Him sincerely reflect it? “For the Lord” (Psalm 134:2). the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 96:4).

If you cannot honestly identify emotionally with these scriptures, I urge you to seek God for a much deeper spiritual experience! After all, when we consider how great God is and all that He has done for us in saving us from our sins and in changing our destiny from hell to heaven, shouldn’t the level of our fervor in praising Him sincerely reflect it? “For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 96:4).

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air our girl Karen so desperately needed to push her to reach her superstar potential by following her own path, not the one she felt obligated to take. The actors, an American Idol runner-up and a Broadway vet, helped the characters make truly beautiful music when they finally accepted each other for who they were at their core: two people just trying to find a connection.

Nathan Scott | One Tree Hill Played by James Lafferty

Best Bad Boys of TV (continued)

Just in case you missed our last couple of issues, let’s refresh: You gotta love a good bad boy. That quintessential television character always seems two-dimensional on the page until they get fleshed out into living, breathing, brooding boys who don’t want your heart but you’re still compelled to yank it from your chest and give it to them anyway. It’s up to the actors who play them to let their softer side show through just enough to make you love/ hate them and look forward to the next time they grace your screen.

I shuffled through my long list of favorite shows in my head and realized that almost every single one had one of those leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding, look-me-in-the-eyes-andswoon kind of guys. So POP is going to be broken into segments and we’re going to explore this topic for a while. (Because I said so.)

Last issue, I covered characters from AMC’s other smash hit “Breaking Bad,” as well as Joss Whedon’s cult classic “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and The WB’s darling drama “Gilmore Girls.”

Next up:

As the archetypal high school jock, Nathan was the chosen one in Tree Hill, NC; literally, the son his father chose to acknowledge as family, while leaving Nathan’s half-brother Lucas to live in the constant shadow of the Scott name. Nathan was irrefutably a jerk—until he met Lucas’ BFF, Haley.

And the teenage-bad-boy-meets-good-girl cliché again reared its ugly head, but the end result was such a shining, golden, lasting love that it certainly made falling for the jerk look worth it. By the end of the nine-season series, they were married with two precious kids and all the happiness anyone could want. Their little family scenes were so cute it hurt.

Jesse Katsopolis | Full House Played by John Stamos

Jimmy Collins | Smash Played by Jeremy Jordan

NBC’s “Smash” was a short-lived success, but there’s no denying that Jimmy’s appearance pulled the show from its slump in the sophomore season.

The kid from the wrong side of the tracks trying to make it in the big city was the breath of fresh

OK, so Uncle Jesse wasn’t really bad. He just liked to tune up his Harley, strut around in his leather jacket, rock out on his guitar, and give pep talks to his hair. He had all the accessories, just not the attitude. Instead, he was caring and funny and always there to lend a helping hand to his best friends or nieces. Underneath all the stereotypes, he was just a loving man who just wanted to find the woman of his dreams and become a great father, which he eventually did—and he looked damn fine doing it. Have mercy!

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Western Pocono Lioness News

Submitted by BARBE SIEG The Western Pocono Lioness Club’s March 24 meeting will begin at a new scheduled time of 6:30 p.m.

It will be at the American Legion on Route 209 at Interchange Road in Gilbert. The community is invited to attend. Come and enjoy a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. The guest speaker at the March 24 meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. Carol Petrucci is a wellness advocate and will be speaking metaphysically. For further information, call Lioness Ruth at 610-381-4274.

The Holistic Fair will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Polk Township Fire House on Route 209 in Kresgeville. Admission for adults will be $3; children under 10 are free. This is a Western Pocono Lioness Club yearly event. There will be session for massage, Reiki, and readings. There will also be a variety of holistic foods and items for sale, including organic pet foods. To reserve available space for $30, call Lioness Mary Ann at 570-620-6377 or Lioness Vera may be contacted at wplcholisticfair@gmail. com.The Western Pocono Lioness invites you to check out their website at www.westernpoconolioness. org.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by LOUISE BECHTEL The library’s preschool story time will begin again Wednesday, March 25 at 11 a.m. Lynne Fedorcha will be our new presenter. Join us for 45 minutes of stories, songs, and movement that build early literacy skills and help your child gain self-discipline in an environment where he/she becomes familiar with limits and expectations.

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The library will be hosting The Sweet Spot diabetes lecture series. It will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. March’s topic is “25 Ways To Control Type 2 Diabetes.” It will be presented by Edward Bechtel R.Ph. on Wednesday,

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March 25. The lecture series is sponsored by Bechtel’s Pharmacy, Inc. The library has the PA-40 basic form and its instruction book. We will not get any federal forms, but we will gladly help you download them from the IRS website.

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The library is holding a $1/bag sale. Books, puzzles, videos, audio books, anything you can fit in a bag is $1.

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

Library hours are Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Thursday and Sunday. Contact us at 610-767-6461.

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Touch of Dutch 21 Matz, 1963 Wiffel Zoll sin in re Hand? Was iss als gemesse warre mit re Hand? Der Reuben Wimmer vun Reigelsville hot uns en Schtecke gewisse, as abgemarrickt iss in Hend. Sell meent net en Hand mit fimf Finger, awwer en Hand iss en Gemess bei vier Zoll. Geil sin als gemesse warre bei der Hand.

Daer Schtecke, was der Reuben uns gewisse hot, waar abgemarrickt uff eener Seid in Zoll un uff der anner Seid waare die Nummere vier Zoll ausenanner in Hend. Daer Schtecke iss als geyuust warre bei Geil’s Inschuurens Kompani, wann sie Geil inschuurt hen.

Wann ebber sei Gaul inschuurt hot, dann hot er der Gaul alleYaahr an en Blatz nemme misse fer sei Waert getschodscht breiche bei drei Tschodsche adder „Appraisers“. Yedermann vun der drei hot en glee Buch ghatt un hot neigemarrickt, was er der Gaul Waert heest. Noh hen die drei Mann [Menner] ihre Figures gewisse un hen’s ausgschlagge, was baut in der Mitt waar. Sell waar die Amount was der Kaerl der Gaul inschuure hot kenne.

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When someone insured his horse, then every year he needed to take his horse to a place for the necessity of judging his worth or value, by three judges or appraisers. All three of them had a little book and wrote in it what they determined the horse was worth. Then the three showed their figures [to each other] and thrashed out a number that was about in the middle. That was the amount for which the fellow could insure his horse.

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The height of the horse and the weight were also recorded. If the horse died, then the insurance company paid [that appraised] amount. That was life insurance for horses. Today people drive cars and we have accident insurance.

Reuben said he had insured in a horses’ [life insurance] company that was started back in the 1800s but went defunct about 1910.

Here is something that we would like to know.

What is the English word for a “Kummet-bloder”?

When a horse had “Bauch-frissel”, what was that in English?

[Kummet-bloder, m., sore shoulder or blister, caused by the horse collar (es Kummet). Bauchfrissel, n., belly rash.]

[Due to the subject matter, there is more than the usual number of English loan words in Florence’s article. As in the past, I chose to respell the more common ones to make them more “Dutchy”; for the remainder, I left their spelling untouched.]

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Goodwill Fire Company #1 Of Germansville’s 100th Anniversary Submitted by RANDY METZGER On July 11, the Goodwill Fire Company #1 of Germansville will be holding its 100th Anniversary celebration, including a community parade. The parade will begin at approximately 2 p.m. We would ask that spectators try to spread themselves out along the parade route. We understand this is a country parade and we lack sidewalks, but please stay to the sides of the road and leave ample room for the parade to proceed. There will also be parking available at Goodwill Fire Company (6011 Memorial Rd.) which will grant spectator access

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Roads in the area will be accessible prior to the beginning of the parade. At the time of the parade, all roads will be temporarily shut down and reopened as the parade passes. For the duration of the festivities, Memorial Rd. between Central Rd. and Bullhead Rd. will be closed (from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.). This area will only be open to residents, guests, and emergency vehicles. We would like to invite everyone back to the fire department for our ceremony, food, band, and fireworks, which will begin at approximately 4 p.m. and last until around 10 p.m. Best access to the fire department area would be from Hunters Hill Rd. or Bake Oven Rd. north into Germansville, or Mountain Rd. to Bake Oven Rd. south. Fire police will be directing at all intersections. As part of the festivities, we will have the opening of our cornerstone, the keynote speaker State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay, a fire department historical display, quilt signing, T-shirts and mugs for sale, the Rehrig Brothers Band from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and an extravagant fireworks display from local residents, Mike Peters and Ryan Oncheck. Come out and celebrate 100 years of dedicated service to our community.

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EVENTS All You Can Eat Breakfast 3/22 at American Legion Auxiliary Oplinger-Hower Post 899 (1140 Municipal Rd. Walnutport PA, 18088) 8-11:30 a.m. Adults $8, children 5-11 $4, under 5 free. Buffet Style: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, home fries w/ onions, pancakes, and SOS. Desserts purchased separately. (3/19) American Legion Auxiliary Filling Sale: Filling in 1 or 2 lb. containers / $3.50/lb. Last day to order 3/25. Pick-up 3/28 at 2 p.m. Oplinger-Hower Post 899, 1140 Municipal Rd. Walnutport, PA 18088. Filling made fresh 3/28. For more info or to place orders, call Tina at 610-739-4546.

(3/19) Cherryville Bus Trips 2015: Thursday, April 16, Abie’s Irish Rose at Hunterdon Hills, Hampton, NJ. 9:30 a.m. Chyv; 10 a.m. Redner’s Market/ Northamtpon. Meal & Show, 6 p.m. home. Call 610-264-1994 for more info.

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FMI 610-377-2015. (4/16) Ham & Dandelion Dinner at Emmanuel UCC, 509 Hamilton St. Bowmanstown, March 21. Snow Date: March 22. 3-7 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat for $11 per person, kids 5-10 $5, under 5 free. Take-out available. FMI Jennifer Wertman at 484-6295518. (3/19) Ham & Dandelion Dinner at St. Paul's UCC INDIANLAND, March 21, 3-7 p.m. The meal is all-you-can-eat buffet-style including ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, lettuce or dandelion with hot bacon dressing, dessert, and drink. $10 per adult, child meals available. (3/19) LTHS Walk-In Basket Social, LT Fire Company, Cherryville, March 29 from 1 to 4. Baskets, gift cards, special prizes including 1930 handmade patchwork quilt. Kitchen is open. (3/19) Vendors, Fleas, & Crafts at Catasauqua Presbyterian Church, 2nd & Pine, Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). Free premium movie channels. Free installation. Call 1-800-681-2425 and compare local deals.

Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Knives and clippers, sharpen and restore hair shears, on-site sharpening available. Certified 1982. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington, 610767-9164. (8/12) HALL RENTAL & CATERING—Social Hall at Friedens UCC in Slatington, is available for group meetings, luncheons/dinners, showers, parties, etc. Hall accommodates 70 people and is wheelchair accessible. Enjoy the party and let us do the cooking! For more info, call Karlene at 610760-1170. (4/2) Need snow plow? Driveways/sidewalk with ice melt/ salt. Business properties.

Lowest price—start now with new contract. You will be taken care of for snow removal for the season. Call 484-262-3097.

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SERVICES AVAILABLE PH General Contracting LLC: Licensed and insured, #PA 054518. Remodeling homes and mobile homes. Roofs, doors, windows, gutters. Drywall and painting. Kitchens and bathrooms. Refinish wooden floors. Located in Northampton.

Call 610 440-0571. (3/19)

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Always Scouting: Antique, Indian Harley American, European & Select Japanese Motorcycles, Ratrods, etc ... preferably garage/barn kept and not running, 10 ft. Scotty Trailer and Petroliana. Ca$h now! ED 570-325-5727 (4/2)

GUNS GUNS GUNS Paying top prices from one gun to 1,000. We buy new and used firearms. A.F. BOYER HARDWARE & GUNS 130 Main St. Slatington, 610-767-3162. (4/16)

G A ZE T T E

Lehigh Gap Nature Center’s “Nature in Photographs” Contest Submitted by DAN KUNKLE Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC) is hosting its second annual “Nature in Photographs” show at the nature center’s Osprey House from March 20 to April 4. Amateur nature photographers from throughout our region have entered the competition and the LGNC panel of judges has selected the top 90 photographs in three categories—Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Pennsylvania, and Earth-AirWater-Light—to be displayed in the show.

The public is welcome to view the show free of charge daily from March 20 through April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, the Nature Center’s Osprey House will be open to visitors for special evening hours Wednesday through Friday, March 25-27 and April 1-3. All are welcome also to the photographers’ reception to be held on Sunday, March 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. The reception and show are sponsored by Dan’s Camera City, Cardinal Camera, Tamron, and Lehigh Gap Nature Center.

In addition to selecting the photos to be included in the show, the judges have also selected the top three place winners in each category. During the show, however, visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite photo, with the winning photo receiving the People’s Choice Award, the top honor in the show. The winner of the People’s Choice voting and the first runner-up will receive either a 24”x 36”metal print from Dan’s Camera City or a 16”x20” canvas wrap print form Cardinal Camera. Cardinal Camera also provided three $25 gift cards for the three category winners and

Accepting Applications Lincoln Manor Apartments One and Two BR Apartments plus One BR Accessible Apartments Security Deposit, One year Lease, and Income Verifications required.

Call or write: Lincoln Manor, 320 Oak St. Walnutport, PA 18088 610-767-9232 TDD 711

Managed by: Grosse and Quade Management Co. 215-855-8700 “This institution is an equal opportunity housing provider and employer.”

People’s Choice Award entry: Sharp-Shinned Hawk by Dave Levandusky. each of those will also receive a camera bag from Tamron.

The Lehigh Gap Nature Center is a membersupported wildlife conservation and environmental education organization with its office located at the Osprey House in Lehigh Gap. For more information about the center and its programs, contact them at 610-760-8889, lgnc@ptd.net, or check their website at http://lgnc.org.

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32 Northampton High School DECA Students Headed To Orlando

Northampton DECA Officers with advisor Mrs. Mrazik.

Submitted by TARA MRAZIK Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is one the largest clubs in the high school and is an association of marketing students.

From Feb. 24 to 26, 2,100 students from across the state competed in Hershey in an effort to qualify for nationals. Out of those 2,100 students, 164 were from NHS (the most from any one school).

Overall, 75 NHS students were honored on stage and 34 students from Northampton qualified to attend the International Career Development

Conference in Orlando, Fla. These students will continue to compete against other students from all over the world and represent PA DECA. The DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) is the highlight of the DECA year. 16,000 high school students, advisors, business people, and alumni gather for several days of DECA excitement. The top competitors in each event are recognized for their outstanding achievements. The trip is April 24 to 29. The festivities are at Orange County Convention

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Center in Orlando.

With success comes additional expense. The NHS DECA trip to Orlando costs just under $30,000. Local businesses have generously helped the students raise $5,750 to date.

Northampton is reaching out to the community asking for your support. On March 28, Northampton Area High School DECA will be hosting a bingo fundraiser in the high school cafeteria. The bingo will be featuring Pampered Chef prizes that value from $50-100. There will also be a Chinese auction. Tickets will be available at the door and cost $20 for 20 games. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo starts at 12 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to Northampton Area High School’s DECA international competitors. Everyone is welcome to attend and the support is greatly appreciated.

Any questions, please contact Tara Mrazik at 610-262-7812 or mrazikt@nasdschools.org.

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Town & Country Gazette Advertiser’s Index A&A Limousine Service...............11 Amey’s Garage, Inc..........................2 Andrejack’s General Contracting, Inc..............................39 B. Biechy Construction Co............39 Barry Hausman, Jr..........................37 Bechtel’s Pharmacy........................25 Becker Homes.................................48 Bethany Wesleyan Church............31 Blue Mountain Construction, Inc............................49 Blue Mountain Evergreen..............40 Blue Mountain - Slopeside Pub & Grill.........................................7 Boy Scout - Spaghetti Dinner......14 Britton Business..............................20 Campton Funeral...........................46 Carbon Builders’ Assoc.................19 Century 21 - Shawn Correll..........52 Charles H. Mantz, Inc....................37 Cherryville Pizza & Pub................52 Cindy’s Deli.....................................26 Clean Sweep........................ 11, 34, 51 CLIU..................................................21 Country Clippers Pet Grooming..................................27 Country Garden...............................4 Crystal Vision Center.....................23 Don Messinger................................48 Donna’s Homecare & Cleaning.....8 Family Practice..................................3 Frey & Co.........................................26 Friedens Fire Co..............................18 GD Shupp Home Repairs.............49 Gabby’s Lawn Care........................48 Gardner Memorial.........................17 George Bensing Funeral Home...47 Green Eagle Gift Shop....................4 Green Eagle Marketplace.............20 Green Wood....................................49 Guignet’s Floral & Garden Shoppe............................8 Happy Birthday Cheyanne...........20 Hassler Roofing..............................36 Heidel Hollow...................................6 Henry’s Service Station.................10 Home Helpers.................................24 Ice Cream Lab.................................15 Jack Follweiler’s Garage................22 J.I.N.K. Fashion.................................8 Josie’s Loch of Hair...........................3 Keller Williams Real Estate..........23 Kornfeind’s........................................5

Kresge...............................................41 Lappawinzo Fish & Game............10 Lehigh Cleanpro...............................2 Lehigh Valley Spinal.......................25 Lincoln Manor................................45 Little Moore Preschool..................19 LNC Tax Services. LLC..................22 Mack’s Tree Service........................49 Magic 105.5......................................26 Marth’s Disposal.............................14 Mel Fritz Construction..................49 Miller Supply..................................41 Mint Home Improvement............48 Myers Contracting.........................48 Myster Tree & Shrub Service..............................................49 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage..............................................2 Neff’s Masonry...............................48 Neffs National Bank.......................16 NL Insurance & Notary...................4 Off the Wall.....................................45 Pastor Lundmark............................34 Phil Long Construction.................48 Plumbing Professionals................49 Precision Armaments....................22 Richard B. Ryon .............................47

Ron’s Cleanout................................38 Roosevelt Demo Club....................29 Roscoe P. Snyder.......................29, 37 Shipping Plus..................................12 Silfies Fuel........................................42 Sillettco Fence.................................48 Spaghetti Dinner & Raffles..........12 Spring Bazaar..................................34 Spring Craft Fair.............................22 St. John’s Lutheran.........................34 St. John’s UCC Slatington.............34 Stress Relief Center.......................25 Sule’s Collision Center..................34 Susan C. Schneck...........................14 Susie’s Shady Nook........................13 TJ Uhnak..........................................49 Tom Sidor-CPA...............................27 Tom’s Trees N More.......................38 Town & Country Gazette Favorite Restaurant........................28 Veterans Discount Oil....................42 Vigilant Fire Co...............................17 W. Neff Auto Sales.........................10 Walnutport Family Eye Care & Optical Boutique........................25 Wenz Tax Service............................10 Yons Construction..........................39

Last Issue’s Sudoko Answers and March 5 winner Sandi Hathaway

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

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Call 610-767-9600 to claim your prize

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