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America German Shepherd Dog Bath Adult Female Large About House-Trained: Yes Health: Vaccinations up to date. Good in a home with children. Adoption Fee: $400.00 Meet America Meet AMERICA! She is ready for her forever family!
This beautiful german shepherd loves kids and just want to lay by your feet and relax! She is described as affectionate, social and calm. She has an average temperament and is low energy. America's foster mom reports that "America is very sweet and loving. She is a very calm girl who would love to lay by your feet and sleep with you. This is not a guard dog because she loves everyone, she will play with kids but not so much with adults." Like with every dog we recommend following a two week shutdown to help ensure success in your adoption.
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Hi, everyone. My name is Lady. I'm a 40 lb, 5 year old Border Collie who was used as a puppy mill mom. The farmer was finished with me, so now I am learning how to live inside a home with people and dogs. I NEED A SUPER PATIENT, EXPERIENCED HOME. I did not have much human contact for the five years I was being used, so I am hand shy and timid. BUT once I trust you, my tail does not stop! My whole body wiggles with love and hopes for pets. If I had my way, my
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foster mom would pet me all...day...long! We are working on housetraining, but I use pee pads inside and am also crate trained. My new family will give me lots and lots of time to get used to the people and new routines in my new home. I do not feel safe when there are new people coming in and out, so if you get a lot of company, I'm not the dog for you. The less people in my future family, the better. I have shown signs of my breed. Daily walks and mental stimulation, like any Border Collie, would be awesome. I do not necessarily need a fence, but I am considered a flight risk, so practices will need to be in place to keep me safe from darting out the door or out of the yard. Older children would be okay with me, but I do jump up and am mouthy when excited, so I'd probably not be good with small children. Pibbles Paws Safe Haven (Plus the Littles tend to open outside doors without Bath, PA Pibblespawssh@gmail.com adults knowing, so that's not a good idea for me.) My foster mom is introducing me to the other dogs in my temporary home very slowly, and it seems (610) 440-0531 like I'd be okay with one or two other calmer dogs. I can be cat tested upon request. Do you think you have the patience to work with me to make me the best girl ever?! You can email my foster mom with any questions at dogs@ lvpeaceablekingdom.info or apply for me at lvpeaceablekingdom.info.
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Optimists live longer / If we expect that we’ll live into old age, we increase our chances of actually doing so. An analysis of the health and hope of nearly 100,000 women by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, found that over an eight-year period, optimists were less likely to die from all causes than cynics.
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Optimists adapt better / The old adage that it’s not what happens to us, but how we react to it that matters, seems to be true. A study in Australia showed that students who were more optimistic about their transition to university life experienced less stress, anxiety, and uncertainty and had a more successful first year overall.
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With Christmas passed it’s the hope of St. Peter’s that you will keep the gift of Christ with you and open it each day, and with the New Year you made the resolution to be part of the in-person worship experience. If you’re looking for a church family, we invite you to visit with us here at St. Peter’s. The Sunday school hour begins at 9:30 am followed by Worship at 10:30 am
The Monday morning Bible Study at 11 am is doing the study “Case for Heaven” by Lee Strobel. Keep watch as a new Bible study could be starting soon.
Grief Share” meets on Tuesday morning at 10 am, at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale. If you are interested in participating contact Pastor Bill. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’s Church.
Wednesday mornings the Pastor alternates between “The Palmerton and Sacred Heart by the Creek in Northampton for a time of worship with the residents. If you would like to fellowship with the residents and have a time of worship midweek, contact Pastor Bill for the schedule and time.
On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids“4PM. Find this on our facebook.com/ StPetersChurch18080.
The time for EDGE is 6 pm They meet on Monday evenings, for youth in 6th grade and up. For more information, please contact Kristin at 484-550-2578. The group meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale. Please note NO School means NO EDGE.
Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9 am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on January 21st, come and check out all the new clothing. Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated.
In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small. If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available.
Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.
Slatington Library News
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The Book Club is reading “Verity” by Colleen Hoover. They will be discussing it on February 6th at 1:00pm, via zoom. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.
The library will once again sponsor The Donald D. Owens Reading Challenge for all ages. The challenge will begin on February 18th and end May 31st. Read ten books, write down the titles and receive a raffle ticket to possibly win $25.00 at the end of May. The more you read, the greater your chance of winning.
The Library is looking to start a Teen Advisory Board. If you are a teen and wish to get involved, please call or stop in the library for more information.
Library hours are Mon. & Wed. 9am to 7pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Fri. 9am to 5pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday.
Any questions concerning this information please contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 767-6461. Thank you.
The Slatington Public Library welcomed six families into the library on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00pm, to celebrate eight individuals whose names were added to the Louise I. Hallman Memorial Plaque. Names are added to the plaque when at least $1000 is given in honor/in memory of a person. Those honored, whose plates were in memory of, were Janice Altrichter, John Kisthardt, Donald G. Roberts, Doris and Nick Smith and William A. Steckel. David and Diane Schnaars’ nameplate was placed in honor of their generous donation. The library board and its staff greatly appreciate the support and generosity of these families, and are proud to have their loved ones names entered on the plaque.
A nameplate was added in memory of Janice Altrichter, the wife of David Altricther. Janice was always active in her community. She was a member of the church council of Frieden’s UCC, Sunday school teacher at Bern UCC, president of the Northern Lehigh PTA, member of the Indianland
Garden Club and the Red Hat Society. When Janice retired in 2008, she worked extensively with the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and was presented with the “Most Amazing Volunteer Award.” Janice is truly missed by her family, friends and the community she impacted, with her dedication, love and kindness.
John Kisthardt was a very active community member in Washington Township, whose life personified the definition of a true gentleman. John was a veteran of the US Navy, and he was very proud of his service to our country. He retired from New Jersey Zinc, but he continued to serve on the Horsehead Board of Directors where he helped facilitate many grants to local nonprofits. John served on the Board of the Slatedale Cemetery Assn., played the drum in the Parryville Band, and created prize winning wooden crafts. He held every office on the Board of Directors of the Slatington Public Library over a period of many
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Life-long Northern Lehigh area resident Donald G. Roberts was well respected and liked by all that knew him. Born on Diamond Street in Slatington, Donald honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, participating in both the Atlantic and the Pacific theaters. He worked for the PA Employment Office as an employee relations representative in addition to selling insurance and real estate. His leisure time activities included being an avid Penn State and Northern Lehigh sports fan and he served as the former president of the Slatington Bulldogs Football Parents Association. Donald also was a member of many service organizations including the Slatington Masonic Lodge 440, Allentown Lehigh Consistory, Reading Rajah Shrine, and the King’s Men of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Slatington. He is dearly missed by his family and friends and is remembered especially as a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.
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William A. Steckel was a lifelong resident of Slatington, and was a 1938 graduate of Slatington High School. He worked and was involved in many different aspects of the Slatington Community. He opened his own Law firm and later was the senior partner of Steckel & Stopp. Bill was involved with the Lehigh County Bar Association and was the last president of the Slatington National Bank and Trust Co. He was also on the advisory committee for the banks that succeeded it. Bill was a member of St. John’s UCC, Masonic Lodge 440 and Royal Arch Chapter 292, Slatington Rotary Club, Boy Scouts of America, Lehigh Council and on the board of directors of
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Dave and Diane Schnaars believe libraries are a key to a community’s overall health and they have supported generously to our Slatington Public Library. Dave is a semiretired pastor for the United Church of Christ and currently serves as President of the Northern Lehigh Rec. Authority and chaplain for Slatington Borough Council where he served as a council member in the past. Diane is retired and serves on the Committee on Ministry for the Penn Northeast Conference of the UCC. She is also an avid crocheter and donates her afghans to the library for its basket social. Libraries and reading are so important to the Schnaars, they have placed a “Little Free Library” box outside their home for their neighborhood to use.
