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I never really considered myself a “creative type.” I look at people like Steve Jobs, J.K. Rowling and Lehigh Valley’s own Chris Manley (see page 28) and think they have supernatural powers. They’ve been given gifts that allow them to imagine and create things that have never existed before. I know I’m not alone in thinking this way. Research shows that half the world believes creativity is a mysterious quality that the other half has. They think creativity is magical and do not see themselves as the magician. But the fact is, that half of the world is mistaken. We are all capable of tapping into our creative spirit without creating exquisite sculptures or groundbreaking technology. If we stop focusing too much on the glamorous achievements of others and start looking at the ways we display flair and imagination in our own way, we will see that our lives are filled with creative moments. According to Webster, to be creative means to relate to or involve the imagination in original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. Keeping that in mind and knowing that creativity takes root in childhood, we came up with the perfect way to help you embrace your inner artist: A Coloring Contest. You may have noticed that something is missing from this issue’s cover. If you guessed “color”, you are right. We challenge our readers, old and young to a coloring contest. All you have to do is grab your crayons and start coloring. When you are finished, take a picture of your masterpiece and submit it to Marketplace through our Facebook page. Winners (in several age categories) will be chosen and featured in the October issue of Marketplace. So grab your crayons and create your masterpiece. And, while you are coloring away, remember this: Every creative story is different yet the same. There was nothing, now there is something. It’s almost like magic.

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BANGOR’S SLATE INDUSTRY Located at the base of the Blue Mountain, the area now known as Bangor was originally settled as a small farming community around 1760. In the early 1800s, however, the discovery of a ﬁne-grained sedimentary rock called “slate” prompted a dramatic transformation that would eventually revolutionize the entire region.

In Bangor, this blossoming industry was led by a Welshman named Robert Morris Jones. A trained geologist who came to the area in the late 1840s, Jones established several of the area’s largest mining operations, including the Old Bangor Slate Quarry, which opened in 1866, and the North Bangor Quarry, which opened in 1871. Widely considered to be the father of modern day Bangor, Jones was elected the borough’s ﬁrst chief burgess in 1874 and is even credited with naming the community after Bangor, Wales – a well-known slate mining town near his birthplace in the British Isles.

Slate, which is naturally waterproof and can be easily splintered into thin, smooth pieces, had long been used as a popular rooﬁng material in Europe. So, when large deposits of the rock were discovered on a farm in the nearby community of Slateford in 1836, it didn’t take long for European immigrants to begin mining operations here By the late 19th century, Bangor and the nearby communities of Wind Gap, Pen in the Lehigh Valley. 14

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Argyl and Slateford were home to dozens of slate mining companies and had earned the epithet the “Pennsylvania Slate Belt.” For Bangor, the immense growth was reﬂected in the borough’s population, which between 1880 and 1890 jumped from just 1,300 people to more than 2,500 – nearly doubling in just ten years.

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and cables, and then finally hauling each slab from the quarry landing to the mills for processing. Once in the mills, workers known as “splitters” would use a hammer and chisel to splinter the raw slabs into the final product. Because wet slate splits cleaner and easier than dry slate, many mills also employed young boys, known as “hollibobbers”, whose job was to work with the splitters. They spent their days taking a stick wrapped in burlap, dipping it in water, and then swabbing the slate to keep it wet. By the dawn of the 20th century, the Pennsylvania Slate Belt led the nation as the country’s largest supplier of slate – accounting for more than half of all slate produced in the entire United States. In 1903, slate shingle production reached an all-time high of approximately 140 million square feet, for a total business of more than five million dollars ($1.2 billion in today’s money). But despite this incredible success, the Slate Belt’s industrial reign was shortlived. Following America’s entry into World War I in 1917, many slate workers left the quarries to go to work in jobs deemed crucial to the war effort. In the Lehigh Valley, this resulted in many quarries shutting down completely so that their men could work in the Bethlehem Steel plant, which, at the time, was in need of additional employees to accommodate both increased production and fill vacancies left by those sent overseas to fight. By the time the war ended in November of 1918, this drastic shift in manpower was proving extremely difficult to reverse. Coupled with an overall decline in the demand for slate shingles, which, by the early 1920s, were being steadily replaced by new materials such as asbestos, Bangor’s slate industry slipped into a steady decline from which it would never fully recover. Although various quarries would find ways to remain open throughout the following decades (pri-

marily by diversifying their production line), the region’s overall output would never again reach the heights achieved in previous years. Today, although only a handful of Bangor’s slate mining companies remain open and operational, aspects of the region’s roots are still visible. In the town center, a life-size statue of Robert Morris Jones pays tribute to his pivotal role in deﬁning the borough, while large piles of waste slate, known as slag, still dot the landscape.

DID YOU KNOW… Although shingles were the most widely produced slate product to come out of Bangor, other popular items included slate ﬂooring, steps, ﬁreplace mantels, tombstones, slate turkey calls, decorative items such as mosaics, large slate blackboards for schools and small personal slate boards, which were used by individual students in the days before paper was readily available. A strictly regional item that is still popular today is slate quoit boards. Although the game of quoits is played throughout the world in many different forms, the use of slate boards is unique to Pennsylvania and played almost exclusively in the Slate Belt and Lehigh Valley area.

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PROJECT OF EASTON In the spring of 1968 America was in turmoil. Demonstrations protesting the war in Vietnam and the draft, that many believed unfairly targeted poor and minority people, were erupting throughout the nation, while racial tensions, already frayed from years of Civil Rights struggles, were becoming increasingly volatile.

to be our inspiration today – the idea that if you have the will to come together and ﬁnd ways to work together, you can solve the problem.”

In April of 1968, this explosive atmosphere reached a new peak after an assassin’s bullet struck down Martin Luther King Jr., killing him outside a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. When news of his murder reached the public, widespread riots and violent demonstrations erupted throughout the nation – causing many to wonder whether the country was ripping apart at the seams.

Although named to reﬂect the founders’ inter-faith Protestant, Jewish and Catholic roots (which are visual in the name’s unique capitalization), ProJeCt is not a faith-based organization. Rather, it was, and continues to be, dedicated to assisting any individual or family in need. In the early years, this included the formation of basic need and self-sufficiency services such as a food pantry, a dental clinic, a baby clinic, a youth center, a shelter program, a drop-in center for the disabled and a citywide weatherization and housing rehabilitation program.

There are people who live in your community, who everyday must make real, hard choices between things such as deciding whether to fill a prescription, or pay the heating bill, or put food on the table.

It was during this tumultuous time that a small group of religious and community leaders came together to create ProJeCt of Easton – a social support organization committed to combatting the rising tide of social injustice and poverty in the Easton area. “These people didn’t say, ‘who can ﬁx this’,” said Janice Komisor, Executive Director of ProJeCt. “They said, ‘we can ﬁx this.’ And that sort of simple activism, born in the 1960s, continues “There are people who live in your commu24

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Today, educational programs aimed at long-term beneﬁts continue to be a major component of the organization’s efforts. The summer SIZZLE!® program, which helps disadvantaged school children avoid the “summer slide” – a dip in literacy skills that is often more pronounced in children from lower-income families and whose cumulative effect can ultimately lead to dropping out of school and diminished employment opportunities – is available every summer for Easton Area school kids in grade Kindergarten through 4th. Likewise, programs targeting adults and families, such as adult basic literacy, English as a second language, GED preparation and family literacy classes, are run year-round out of ProJeCt’s Fowler Literacy Center on Ferry Street in Easton. “To me, everything we do at ProJeCt of Easton is an investment in the future of this community,” said Komisor. “Whether you see it in altruistic terms or practical terms, the reality is you cannot prosper and thrive as a community when you have a critical mass of poor people. That’s

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IMPACT AT A GLANCE ProJeCt of Easton provides assistance to more than 5,000 people per year in Easton and surrounding communities in the Lehigh Valley. This past year the organization provided support in the form of: • 310 nights of emergency shelter to individuals • 20,000 bags of food to households in need • Emergency..fuel..assistance..to..111 senior citizens • In-school life skills instruction for 298 middle school students • Literacy education including reading, writing and math skills and/or English language/civics studies to 283 adults • Helped 157 K-4 children to not only avoid the “summer slide”, but actually return to school with higher test scores than when they left

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closely with the director to decide where the camera goes and what shots are needed in each scene. He oversees some 30 crew members who operate the cameras, lights and rigging. “I sit at a monitor, directing the shots,” he said.

Draper (Jon Hamm), the biggest ad man and ladies’ man in the business, and his colleagues at the Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce Advertising Agency. Shooting for the ﬁnal season ended recently, but Manley cannot reveal what happens because the ﬁnal seven episodes do not air until March 2015.

Manley received four Emmy nominations and two American And Manley didn’t have to be born a Cop- Society of Cinematographers nominations for his work on Mad Men. pola or Spielberg to land such a coveted position: He did it with talent, training and Asked to describe his style or signature form of cinematography, Manley laughed. “I don’t think I have one,” he said. “The goal is to ﬁnd a unique look that best ﬁts the story.” hard work. While at Temple, Manley stepped behind the scenes as a projectionist at a number of Philadelphia movie houses, including the Roxy Theater. He watched and studied the movies he played over and over for audiences.

Because Mad Men is set in the 1960s, its style therefore is old-fashioned. Camera shots are not as tight and are held longer than they are in shows set in current times, Manley said. “We don’t cut every second,” he explained, and, “We don’t use steadicam or equipment that wasn’t available in the 60s. We try to emulate the ﬁlmmaking style of the period.”

Manley received four Emmy nominations and two American Society of Cinematographers nominations for his work on Mad Men. He also added director to his resume for Once accepted into the prestigious Ameri- episodes in the fifth, sixth and seventh seasons. can Film Institute in LA, Manley supported himself by working on the crews of movie What encouraged Manley to follow a creative path to the film industry were his father sets and TV shows as everything from a and sister. Robert Manley moved his family to the Lehigh Valley when Chris was 3 to gaffer and lighting technician to a camera become Allentown’s human relations director. As the story goes, the elder Manley was operator. Working his way up gave him the an amateur photographer and gave his son a camera and light meter on a family trip to know-how for directing such crews and Yosemite National Park. setting the mood for each scene. Chris Manley was 11 and couldn’t wait to shoot Old Faithful erupting, but when the prints His first big break came in 1997, when B- came back, all 30 looked the same. Looking at the shots years later, he realized he should movie giant Roger Corman hired him to have taken video. shoot the horror film “The Suicide Club” and a series called “Black Scorpion.” Manley won a daytime Emmy for his cinematography work on Corman’s horror spoof “The Phantom Eye.” After “graduating” from Corman’s studio, Manley shot many independent features and TV movies, including “The Big Empty,” “Thoughtcrimes,” and the horror biopic “Dahmer,” about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. He has shot more than two dozen commercials and music videos, and recently photographed Mad Men creator Mathew Weiner’s “Are You Here” with Owen Wilson, Zack Galifianakis and Amy Pohler to be released this summer. Mad Men’s highly acclaimed series revolves around the conflicted world of Don

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CHRIS MANLEY Manley also credits his older sister Meredith with showing him he could make a living doing something he loved. Meredith was a dancer, who performed around the world before opening her own modern dance studio in North Carolina. “While I was still in high school, my family would go to see my sister perform and it was eyeopening for me,” Manley said. “My father pushed me to be pragmatic. He wanted me to study business. But after seeing my sister, I thought I will be a failure at business. I want to pursue something I love instead. She was my inspiration.” Manley and his family left the Lehigh Valley and have not been back since 1998, yet the successful cinematographer said he has fond memories of working and living in the area. Among other jobs, he delivered The Morning Call for six years, including the blizzard of 1982; delivered pizzas for both Pizza Hut and Dominos; and worked at Wild Water Kingdom as well as the former Dorneyville Golf Center. “What I miss most about the Lehigh Valley is Yocco’s pierogies,” he said, revealing a closely guarded secret. “Nothing comes close.” Off for the summer with his wife, Bipasha Shom, and their two children, son Devan, 10, and daughter, Priya, 8, Manley said he will be playing tennis, swimming and looking for work. “I’m not worried about getting a job,” he said. “But I worry about getting one I enjoy. It will be rough to ﬁnd one as wonderful as Mad Men, that’s as artistic and creative. That will be difficult to match.” Manley said he feels fortunate to have turned humble beginnings into such a high-proﬁle and rewarding profession. “Everyone knows that an overnight success takes 10 years, minimum. I thought I would give it 10 years,” he said. “For me, luckily, it happened much quicker.”

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APOLLO GRILL It’s hard for me to believe that Apollo Grill has been around for over 15 years. But, as the old saying goes, “Time ﬂies when you’re having fun!” The Apollo is a cornerstone of downtown Bethlehem’s dining scene and, overseen by co-owners Dyanne and Rod Holt as well as Manager Rachael Griffith, it continues to garner accolades for consistency in service, ambiance and food quality.

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I have spent many hours at The Apollo over the years, whether it be for lunch with the girls, a drink with friends before a show or dinner with Tom and family. Quite simply, it is perfect for every occasion. The atmosphere is lively and fun and you will usually run into somebody you know.

Grigio for Tom as we shared stories. The bar is the place to be on any given night at Apollo. There you’ll ﬁnd business clothes mixing with casual as visitors to Bethlehem stop in after a day of shopping for libation before settling in at a comfy table either inside or al fresco. Indoors, the lighting is perfect for Apollo’s warm colors and minimalist decor. You feel as if you’re dining in an intimate gallery surrounded by work of local artists that rotates about every three months. Oils of Saucon Valley Country Club’s Weyhill Course by Jane Gaughran were on display when we visited. Combined with Rod Holt’s collection of golf memorabilia, Apollo’s walls allow for an interesting backdrop. Take a moment to admire them.

The appetizer menu at Apollo is impressive with 30 or so to choose from. Most times we select several appetizers to share because they are all so delicious. This night we selected two. We began with Asian Lettuce Wraps. The crisp lettuce was cut in manageable pieces allowing me to actually “lift” them to my mouth. The delicious ingredients didn’t fall out all over the plate, necessitating the use of a fork as is so often the case with lettuce wraps. Savory lean beef short ribs garnished with scallion, radish, cucumber and red pepper slaw, spiced up by Duck, Soy and Thai Chili sauces enhanced the very crisp cold lettuce. We enjoyed the wraps very much. They were an incredible blend of sweetness and spice – a perfect starter.

Some pretty exceptional ladies work the bar at The Apollo with Alisha and MaryBeth as well as Assistant Manager Erin doing the honors the night we visited. Alisha prepared a perfectly chilled Cosmopolitan for me and poured a glass of Luisa Pinot

Tom and I settled into a barside booth where we had a bird’s eye view of the restaurant. Our exceptional server Chad, who’s been at Apollo for years, was quick to our table to talk about the menu and specials for the evening.

We also selected Tuna Carpaccio – another of our favorites. The very fresh pepper-crusted tuna was seared super rare, rolled and stuffed with capers, red onions, mesclun greens and served with wasabi sauce and lemon aioli. This presentation differs from the norm where very thin slices of tuna are served surrounding an array of accompaniments. This version is very rich and could be a meal in itself. It’s absolutely delicious. We ordered a Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir from Apollo’s well-priced, unpretentious wine list, which was perfect with our dinner selections. I love and recommend the hot and spicy Thai Sesame-Encrusted Shrimp; Blue Chip Lobster Tacos with corn, lobster, cheddar and jack cheeses with sweet chili sauce and Sweet Potato and Horseradish Crusted Scallops served in lemon beurre blanc sauce that we have enjoyed on previous visits. Ap-

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petizers also include oysters on the half shell; Pork Spring Rolls with caramelized onion, sweet potato and apple with maple au jus; Crab Cakes and Lobster Ravioli with a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce. There are so many interesting appetizer preparations from which to choose – it’s always fun to order a bunch and pass with a group of good friends. If you’re in the mood for a sandwich or salad, there are many on the menu including a Tricolore Salad with Belgian endive, radicchio, arugula, goat cheese, mandarin oranges,

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APOLLO walnuts, roasted red beets and honey vanilla balsamic vinaigrette; plus an Avocado Caprese Panini with fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, pesto aioli and garlic butter. Add Baked French Onion soup, Crab and Asparagus Bisque or Apollo’s Soup du Jour and that completes the meal!

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We selected from the entrée menu this night. Tom loves the slow roasted Lamb Shank in Merlot sauce at Apollo and always orders it. The lamb was very lean and fall-off-the-bone tender served with sides of sweet potato mashed and green beans that were sautéed crisp in a bit of garlic. Tom enjoyed his meal very much and although he kept saying how he would never ﬁnish the dish, he ate every bit! My Panko Crusted Sea Scallops were outstanding. I prefer my scallops cooked through but not overdone. These were perfect with an incredible array of sides including jasmine rice with coconut, peas and cashews surrounded by an orange shallot sauce. Again, the portion was very generous and I brought some home to allow for a dessert tasting. Other entrée selections include Szechwan Duck Breast with udon noodles and vegetables, brandy, green peppercorn and cranberry sauce; Osso Buco – braised Veal Shank in Venetian sauce as well as Medallions of Veal with asparagus, peas, and sugar snaps in a creamy lemon parmesan sauce to name a few. Fresh ﬁsh is on the menu as are steaks prepared to your liking, both served with a choice of sauces. I appreciate that Apollo chooses not to add a charge for their sauces as is now common at many restaurants.

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There were nine homemade desserts on Apollo Grill’s menu from which to choose. However, I spotted my choice ﬂoating by on a tray before we even ordered dinner. My multi-layered Mexican Chocolate Cake with peanut butter mousse ﬁlling and chocolate ganache tasted even better than it looked! It was incredibly decadent and delicious – a chocolate-lover’s dream. Tom had a sampling of refreshing blackberry and peach sorbets, which were per-

fect after his heavy lamb shank. We ordered coffee and espresso that were both piping hot – just the way coffee should be served. Executive Chef Chris Dollak was born and raised in Bethlehem and his skills are selftaught and honed in the Lehigh Valley. Following stints at Silver Creek Country Club, Cascade Lodge and The Belmont Inn, he began as Apollo’s Sous Chef 10 years ago. He believes his drive and passion have propelled him forward in career choices that have brought him to this reputable position at Apollo today. When asked about his eclectic menu creations and interesting combinations of tastes, he replied that he likes to offer a variety of food to meet everyone’s tastes. Chef Dollak further noted that everyone at Apollo Grill cares about each other. He works with a great team in the kitchen, a wonderful service crew and he credits the owners with making Apollo Grill feel like home.

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It’s great fun to dine at Apollo Grill. The food is always wonderful which is something local foodies count on. The service is professional but friendly and you always feel welcome here. They are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. I would recommend calling 610.865.9600 for a reservation, especially on the weekend. Apollo Grill is conveniently located at 85 West Broad Street in Bethlehem. There is ample street parking as well as the convenient parking garage around the corner. Visit apollogrill.com for complete menus and other information about Apollo, including their philanthropic Therapeutic Thursdays to beneﬁt local non-proﬁt organizations.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT PAY OFF Your home is likely the single largest investment you’ll make in your lifetime. Over time, you will update and upgrade your home, sometimes out of necessity, sometimes out of desire to change with the times. Certain home improvements yield great payoffs, providing increased comfort and enjoyment to those living in the house, boosting marketability and increasing resale value if and when you are ready to put your house on the market. Other home upgrades, however, can cost you thousands of dollars with little return on your investment – meaning you won’t be able to recoup the money when you sell.

This isn’t to suggest that you shouldn’t have a basement featuring your love of all things Harley Davidson or Philadelphia Flyers; if you don’t plan on moving for many years, there’s no reason you shouldn’t customize and enjoy your home to its fullest. However, if you have plans to move in the next 3-5 years, the choices you make today can help your home stand out from the crowd tomorrow. “Buyers love to see good kitchen and bath remodels. Unfortunately, for the seller, those modiﬁcations can be very costly and are almost impossible to recoup all the costs associated with the project. On the other hand, a kitchen update (counters, ﬂooring, appliances, or a cabinet reface) are much more cost effective and get the seller much greater value,” says Annie McGeary, Realtor with Re/Max Real Estate in Allentown. The recently released 2014 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report by the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling Magazine shows that even small projects can have a great return on investment. This annually published report reveals that you’re likely to make back more money on minor renovations and basic maintenance (e.g. kitchen update under $15, 000 or new siding), vs. a large renovation (major kitchen or bathroom remodel), although both of these were around a 64% return. Interestingly, replacing your front door and garage door recouped more than 80% of the cost, and replacing your windows were also rated high, returning almost 70% at time of resale. This also doesn’t include the savings you’ll see with decreased heating and cooling costs, an added bonus. Of note in the Cost vs. Value report, and given the amount of snow we had this past year and the demand from the market, installing a back-up generator (which can keep your house running during a power outage), increased 28% nationally to a high of 67.5% of cost recouped. Even though it may not be very stylish, taking care of behind-the-scenes items like your furnace and hot water heater are also important for you, as well as future buyers. Buyers will assume that the roof won’t leak, that the air conditioning will work, and the windows are double-pane for efficiency. Deferred maintenance can scare people off. Taking care of these things now will pay off in the future. Additionally, some

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of these items may even be eligible for a tax deduction. McGeary also addressed the important issue of curb appeal – how your home looks from the outside. “Exterior upkeep is always a plus. Updated windows, new garage doors, exterior doors, gardens and walkways go a long way in assisting the sales process and are some of the projects that give owners the biggest bang for their buck,” she added. Over-improving your home (for example, a professional cooktop and Sub-Zero drawer refrigerator units in a $150,000 home) is an expense you’re likely not going to recoup. However, if you have a passion for cooking and you plan on staying in your home for the foreseeable future, why not have professional-grade appliances? McGeary also shared her insights regarding an often-overlooked space in the homes she sees. “One other update that buyers love to see is a ﬁnished lower level. It holds a lot of weight in the buyer’s eyes and while you can go over the top and spend a lot of money, a modest renovation (drywall, moldings and carpeting) room is affordable and adds the value that a seller is seeking.” The Cost vs. Value report agrees: a basement remodel has a cost-to-value ratio of almost 78%. If you aren’t sure whether an upgrade or update will increase the value of your home, seek advice from someone who knows the market. An informed decision makes for a better decision.

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WHAT’S KEEPING FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS ON THE FENCE? With mortgage rates at very favorable levels and apartment rental rates rising, it is hard to understand why the ﬁrst time homebuyer has not been a major player in the new home buying market. This remains the only weak area of the home buying market both locally and nationally. And yet, it is one of the most important market segments of the homebuilding market and economy overall.

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UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS When ﬁrst time buyers come into one of our Kay Builders sales offices, we often ﬁnd that they are intimidated by the home buying process and mortgage process in particular. They are concerned about money for a down payment, monthly payments, the ability to afford the monthly payment, their ability to qualify for a mortgage, and the horror stories they hear about a cumbersome process.

The truth is the process is not at all difficult. We recommend a meeting with one of our mortgage advisors to get prequalified. There is no harm in doing this and there is no cost, It’s quite possible to purchase a 1,600 so why not see what you can afford? square foot townhome for less than $1,350 per month (before tax benefits of ownership) with current mortgage rates hover- A home is something you can have forever, which can be a nice ing around 4.25 percent. This coupled with form of stability during tumultuous times. rental rates that have increased significantly over the past four years, make home ownership – versus renting – a no brainer The preapproval process will also give the customer a good idea if there are credit issues from a financial perspective. Banks have that are holding them back. The good news is that many of the times, improving a credit relaxed their mortgage underwriting stan- score can be easy and one can often see great results over several months by following the dards somewhat over the past year and suggestions of the credit advisor. there are some programs that require minimal down payments. And, prices for new Knowing where you are from a credit perspective and how to improve your score is imhomes are still at very attractive levels, portant in many facets of life. For example, many employers look at a credit score when which means that there are still great deals making hiring decisions. As for the monthly payments, it can easily be calculated so you out there. This brings the possibility of eq- know where you stand. One positive is that with a mortgage it is possible to lock in your uity appreciation as the market continues monthly expenses for a much longer period relative to apartment rental rates, which continue to increase substantially. to recover.

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PMI/DOWN PAYMENT/ CLOSING COSTS FHA financing is by far the most popular mortgage source for first time homebuyers. It has many benefits in that credit requirements are a bit lower and down payment requirements (typically 3.5%) are low. We encourage buyers to get on a savings plan to accumulate money for a down payment, look at borrowing from a 401(k), or seeking a gift from their relatives or parents. You would be surprised at how often a relative is willing to help out. It is widely known that Private Mortgage Insurance (a monthly premium to insure against default) rates for FHA programs have increased, but there are ways to manage this. We suggest the option of making a one-time PMI payment up front that is rolled into the loan. The builder can pay this as part of the closing costs and the monthly payment can sometimes be lowered by hundreds of dollars.

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ANGEL 34 We all thrill to tales of spandex-clad superheroes who leap into action and stand up to any obstacle they encounter. But the late Nicole Sheriff was a superhero who wore ordinary clothes, swung a mean hockey stick… and could have given those guys lessons in bravery and toughness. Nicole was an athletic and energetic seventh-grader in 2002 – until her unexpected diagnosis of Ewing’s sarcoma, shortly after her 13th birthday. It’s the second-most-common childhood bone cancer, but is still pretty rare, making up only 1% of all childhood cancers. It can occur at any age, but rarely past the age of 30. September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. “Nicole spent the rest of the year undergoing chemotherapy and 17 radiation treatments,” recalls Doug Sheriff, Nicole’s father and the president of Angel 34, a national organization that ﬁghts child-

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Doctors estimated her chances for survival at a mere 30% – but the teen conﬁdently announced that she’d be in that group. That feisty attitude helped her to beat expectations over and over. A fourweek schedule of in-patient treatments? She was out in two, in time for Doug’s birthday. Another four-to-six weeks starting in November? Nicole made it home for Thanksgiving. No school until the end of ’03? Nicole was back in class that April. LEHIGHVALLEYMARKETPLACE.COM

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Nicole died three weeks later. But her fight didn’t end there. When she was 14, Nicole set up Angel 34, a 501(c) (3) non-profit foundation with five goals: providing more ICEE machines; offering financial assistance to families of cancer patients; promoting pet therapy; establishing medical arts scholarships for graduating high school seniors; and funding cancer research. Why “Angel 34?” Doug explained that Nicole often said, “We are all angels in disguise, with God-given talents to make a difference in the lives of others who are less fortunate.” And the number 34 appeared in their lives with startling regularity. She admired Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton and wore his number – 34 – on her team jersey. CHOP – where she stayed in room 34 – is on 34th St. in Philadelphia; a lunch bill in Cape May came to exactly $34.34, and the half-time basketball score on what would have been her big “senior night” was tied at – what else? – 34 to 34. A string of coincidences? Cosmic influence? You decide. In its first decade, Angel 34 provided $4.5 million in services and support for kids battling cancer and their families. And, unlike many other charities, no one on the staff or board of directors receives

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any compensation. Many hundreds of volunteers support the group’s programs for fund-raising and awareness. These are just a few of them: • Child-speciﬁc fundraisers. “Many people don’t realize that 50% of families with cancer-stricken children go bankrupt because of it,” Doug explains. “That’s why this is so important. From these fundraisers, every penny goes to the family; Angel 34 gets nothing.” • Supporting the Easter egg hunt, Christmas party, talent show and toy collection drive (Operation Gold Snowﬂake) run by the pediatric cancer clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg • Derek’s Camp Flip-Flop, a free fourday, three-night summertime getaway in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, for children battling cancer and their families. It honors Derek Graffis, a beachloving Liberty High School graduate who volunteered for Angel 34 and succumbed to leukemia in 2010. • Camp Cocoon, a bereavement camp for children • “Angel Warriors”, in which high school student-athletes “adopt” children (sometimes scholastic athletes themselves) and their families for autumn sports – taking them to games, practices, homecoming and similar activities • Off-site social events, such as ice cream parlor “chill nights,” daytime pool gatherings, and movie nights. “These are very helpful to families, because they’re informal sessions where they can have candid conversations with other people in their situation,” Doug says. • Installation of additional ICEE machines in Houston, Harrisburg, Delaware, Missouri, New York and Connecticut – in all, nearly 20 nationwide. LEHIGHVALLEYMARKETPLACE.COM

ANGEL 34 • Partnerships with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Lauren’s First and Goal, Dream Come True and similar groups Over two dozen corporate sponsors, and more than 500 individual and business donors, underwrite these and other Angel 34 programs, but additional ﬁnancial donations are welcome at any time.

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“You can also help us by attending or volunteering at one of our events, becoming an advocate for the issue of childhood cancer, or hosting your own fundraiser,” Doug says. “Remember, every child deserves an angel – and whatever is done for a child with cancer, is done for the siblings and the rest of the family as well.” For more information about Angel 34 (including its programs, events and funding), visit angel34.org, email info@angel34.org or call 610.533.1923.

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A diagnosis of childhood cancer can seem overwhelming to patients and their families. Fortunately, there are numerous resources to help them cope. Rose Schenk, a social worker at LVHMuhlenberg, suggests looking into these groups: CureSearch for Children’s Cancer: curesearch.org The Pediatric Cancer Foundation: pcfweb.org Coco Foundation: thecocofoundation.org Cancer Support Community – Greater Lehigh Valley cancersupportglv.org The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society lls.org

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TECHNOLOGY & THE POWER OF PARENTS When most of us were kids, computers and the Internet were still in their infancy compared to today. Most people didn’t even have a cell phone until the early 2000’s – well after college for many. Today’s kids are growing up with smartphones, tablets, and a never-ending supply of apps and websites to keep life more interesting and convenient. Smartphones operate like miniature computers, allowing us to do just about anything we’d normally do on the computer right from the palms of our hands. With so many apps and social outlets at our ﬁngertips, and even more on the horizon, parents must be the gatekeepers to their children’s technology use.

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tions or they may simply access from a friend’s computer. For this reason, it pays to approach safety with technology and electronics from a more inclusive standpoint, employing several different efforts to coach and encourage the behaviors you expect from your kids.

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of seven, four of whom are descendants of the families buried there. Moser grew up in the stone house built in 1765 that was the home of the Rev. John Rosbrugh, pastor at the church from 1769 to 1777. He also served as a chaplain in the Continental Army and was killed by Hessians at the Battle of Assunpink in Trenton on Jan.2, 1777. He is buried in the cemetery. Craig’s Settlement was a substantial one with about 20 houses at one point, according to Moser, who presented a talk at the Sigal Museum in Easton. She said there were 16 founding families who formed Horner’s Church in 1730 and built a log church the following year. The cemetery was established in 1745. Burial records show about 250 interments, said Moser, but only 125 gravestones survive at this point. Moser and a few volunteers with the help of several people performing courtordered community service, work at the cemetery every Saturday morning and have recovered a number of broken tombstones tossed into a creek just outside the cemetery wall. Over the years, volunteers have rebuilt the crumbling stone walls. The cemetery is basically divided into family plots with stones bearing names such as Craig, Horner, Wilson, Palmer, Lattimore, Brown, Ralston, Rosbrugh, Schafer and more. Perhaps the most poignant grave is that of Jane Kerr Horner, who was murdered Oct. 8, 1763, at the age of 50. A memorial claims she “suffered death by the hand of savage Indians,” the ﬁrst woman killed by Indians in Northampton County, The early settlers had lived side-by-side and peacefully with the native Americans until the infamous Walking Purchase of 1737 when the sons of William Penn cheated the Indians. Mrs. Horner was a victim of a vicious attack by hostile natives during the periodic rebellions that followed that event. LEHIGHVALLEYMARKETPLACE.COM

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All drinks served during school, including non-fat and low-fat milks, fruit juices and vegetable juices, are limited to 12 ounces or less per serving. The only exception being water and no-calorie flavored waters. Kids can drink their fill. Tina Amato, a registered dietitian and nutrition and physical activity manager for the Allentown Bureau of Health, said she is pleased with the increase in fruits, vegetables and whole grains in meals served at school. “It is an overall better balanced meal than they sometimes get at home,” she said. In the Allentown School District, obesity rates ran as high as 24 percent among elementary, middle and high schools in the 2010-2011 school years, Amato noted. That means more than one in every five children carried so much excess body fat that health officials consider him or her at risk for serious life-threatening conditions that typically occur later in life, such as diabetes and heart disease. This being National Childhood Obesity Awareness month, Amato and Holmes want families to know there is plenty that schools and parents can do to help children slim down and eat healthy.

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Schools that practice what they teach can change behaviors in students and their families, according to Amato, who cited the case of one student who wouldn’t

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Jim Thorpe Camping Resort At the 28-acre wooded Jim Thorpe Camping Resort, visitors can camp in tents, cabins, or RVs through October. Families can camp primitively, or with water and electric. Every site has a ﬁreplace and picnic table. The resort has a convenience store, arcade, swimming and wading pools, playground, laundry, restroom and shower facilities, and trails for hiking and biking. Locally, campers can enjoy mountain bike trails, hiking trails, ﬁshing, whitewater rafting, and paintball skirmishes.

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There are so many little sections of the estate tucked here and there so take your time and enjoy. And, if you’re feeling like a rock star parent, you can throw some educational stuff in and your kids won’t suspect a thing. There is a spring house. Explain THAT to your kids. “What… wait… you mean THAT was the fridge?” There is a tiny log cabin along a picturesque stream. Go inside and you’ll ﬁnd a set of Lincoln Logs. Remember them? Explain THAT to your kids. “What… wait… you mean THESE were your Legos?” Plus, in the summer, there is a train exhibit called The Garden Railway. It highlights historical sites but also fun things

like The Oscar Meyer Weiner car. Explain THAT to you kids. “What… wait… you mean there used to be a car that drove around shaped like a giant hot dog?” Another fun thing to do is go sit by the giant bronze bell and watch a social experiment unfold before your eyes. Every male who walks up to the bell puts his head in the bell. Every female who walks up to the bell knows that every male she is with is going to stick his head in the bell. It is very fun to watch.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Celtic Classic (runs through Sunday, September 28) Times vary 305 Conestoga St. Bethlehem celticfest.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Mountain Harvest Festival (September 27-28 and October 4-5) 12 p.m. 1660 Blue Mountain Dr. Palmerton skibluemt.com

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People First Federal Credit Union ..................65

A Ca Mia...................................................................... 77

Essence of Health ................................................... 37

Pharo Garden Centre ............................................ 82

Andrew Moore’s Stone Bar Inn ........................59

Evolve Salon & Spa ................................................ 92

Phoebe Floral & Home Decor ............................ 15

Aqua Pool & Spa Supply ..................................... 76

Extraordinary Smiles .............................................. 21

Physicians Weight Control .................................70

Art Schneck Optical .............................................. 77

Eyecare of the Valley ............................................. 71

Plantique..................................................................... 85

Ashley Development.............................................. 81

Fegley’s Brew Works ............................................84

Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson ................ 91

Atlantic Ridge Landscape Design-Build ...... 78

Feldman Design Fine Jewelry .......................... 67

PSECU........................................................................... 13

Bank Street Creamery .......................................... 83

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba .................................20

Pure Family Dentistry ........................................... 57

Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools ...................... 31

Friendly Tree Service ............................................60

QNB ..............................................................................86

Bella Casa Kitchen & Bath and

Gail Gray Home .......................................................34

Queen Of The Valley Farm a Pet Resort......69

Bella Casa Painting & Remodeling ............. 93

Grates & Grills ........................................................... 26

RCN ...............................................................................59

Bethlehem Golf Club.............................................44

Grille 3501...................................................................68

Richards Window Fashions ............................... 25

Blue Grillhouse ............................................................5

Hartzell’s Pharmacy ............................................... 67

Riverview Country Club....................................... 72

Blue Shamrock Golf Club.................................... 83

Henry’s Salt of the Sea .........................................66

Robertson Insurance Group ..............................56

Boutique To Go........................................................ 58

Heritage Guild ..........................................................39

Roche Painting.........................................................59

Brick Tavern Inn ....................................................... 63

Historic Bethlehem ................................................ 47

Rodale Catering & Events................................. IFC

Brown-Daub Chevrolet ........................................69

Holencik Exteriors .................................................. 23

Sage ................................................................................ 11

Brown-Daub Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram .....60

Howard Refrigeration

Samina Wahhab, MD .............................................80

Canns-Bilco Outdoor Power Equipment .....86

& Air Conditioning Co. ...................................... 35

Savory Grille ..............................................................69

Carlton Pools ............................................................45

ICS Heating & Air Conditioning ....................... 63

Segan’s Bloomin’ Haus......................................... 47

Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ......... 41

J&J Luxury Transportation .................................70

Sette Luna.................................................................. 57

CertaPro Painters ................................................... 76

Jeffrey J. Febbo Wealth Management .........45

ShelfGenie ..................................................................89

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors ..............4

Jumbars ......................................................................88

Smile Krafters ...............................................................1

Cleaning Authority, The ....................................... 58

KWM Insurance........................................................84

Something Different Boutique .........................68

Community Music School ...................................89

Lande Heating & Air Conditioning ................. 82

Southmoore Golf Club .......................................... 12

Conversational Threads .......................................90

Leaf Restaurant Cigar Bar & Lounge.............64

Splitendz Salon ......................................................... 71

Cooper Electric......................................................... 61

Lehigh Valley Mall ............................................48-49

St. Luke’s University Health Network ...........2-3

CORKED Wine Bar & Steak House............ OBC

Macungie Animal Hospital ................................. 55

Stofanak Custom Cabinetry ..............................30

Creative Awnings....................................................30

Maxim’s 22 ................................................................. 55

Sweet Indulgence Cafe ........................................ 74

Cressman’s Lawn & Tree Care...........................66

McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn ........90

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar .................................7

Curtis E. Schneck, Inc. .......................................... 79

Medical Imaging of Lehigh Valley, P.C...........65

The Historic Weaversville Inn ............................ 47

deLorenzo’s Italian

Millcreek Landscape Design ..............................64

The Mill in Germansville .......................................46

Restaurant & Catering ...................................... 27

Missing Piece ............................................................54

The Mint ......................................................................68

DeSales University Act 1 ......................................44

Moravian Academy ................................................ 92

The Paver Savers ....................................................54

Distinctive Tile & Stone ........................................ 62

Moravian Book Shop............................................. 72

Trexler Haines ............................................................ 19

Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitter ...................... 74

Morningstar Senior Living ................................IBC

Turfpro Lawn & Landscape ................................. 16

Eastern Building Products.................................. 79

Morris Black Designs.............................................46

UGI Heating, Cooling & Plumbing........ Blow-in

Eastern Surfaces ..................................................... 22

Naturalawn of America ........................................ 74

Univest Bank .............................................................68

Easton Hospital ........................................................10

Neighbor’s Home & Garden Center ...............42

Werkheiser Fine Jewelry ..................................... 78

Easton Outdoor Company .................................84

Northampton Coin & Jewelry ...........................43

Wood Heat .........................................................56, 73

Edge ............................................................................. 87

Painting & Decorating by Shane, LLC. .......... 73

Youell’s Oyster House ........................................... 73

Edge of the Woods Nursery.............................. 62

Parkland Nurseries .................................................86

Zionsville Antique Mall .........................................60

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