cus FREE Please Take One Weekly COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Volume 28, Issue 8 • Friday, February 27, 2015 US ON LIKE F 25,000 CIRCULATION Look Inside This Edition For Our Here’s My Card Section Lehigh, & Warren County, NJ • Lehigh, & Warren County, NJ • Serving Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Lehigh, Northern Lehigh, & Warren County, NJ • Serving Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Lehigh, Northern Serving Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Lehigh, Northern Lehigh, & Warren County, NJ • Serving Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Lehigh, Northern Buying & Selling New & Used Licensed FFL Dealer Licensed Precious Metals Dealers Firearms Our Reputation Speaks for Itself! Matchgrade 40 S&W Ammo $ 18.99 (No Limit) SS-109 Ammo Available STI Dealer Bella Mia Jewels RIGHT OFF ROUTE 611 IN TANNERSVILLE Behind Dairy Queen • Enter on Learn Rd 270 Learn Rd, Tannersville 570-619-5599 Hours: Wed. & Fri. 10-6; Tues. & Thurs. 10-5; Sat. 10-4 Closed Sun. & Mon. Stearns & Company Accounting & Tax Preparation Services Kandy M. Stearns, EA • Individual & Business Returns • Multi State Tax Returns • Payroll & Bookkeeping Services $ 25 Off The Focus Discount Bring in This Coupon to Receive $25 Off the Preparation of Your 2014 Tax Return. New Clients Only. Expiration date: 12/31/15. 1364 Route 209, Gilbert, PA 610-681-8301 www.stearnsandcompany.com Page 2 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 The Country Quilterie February marks the beginning of a new era for the Country Quilterie. The store is now operating with our new Point of Sale system, which will speed up the checkout process at the store, streamline our record-keeping and provide accuracy and efficiency in keeping track of the thousands of bolts of fabric in our store! If you are looking for a specific fabric, or want to know how much we have of a particular fabric, we will have an answer for you instantly! By the way, 2015’s newest fabrics, from your favorite manufacturers and designers have been arriving every week. The latest designs for Spring and Summer, plus new designs for Fall and Christmas, too, are being discount priced and added to our shelves. Come take a look, you’ll be glad Donate That Car! No Restrictions ANY Condition: • Car • RV • Boat • Real Estate you did. Our brand new, improved website for our online store, carolinaquiltworks.com will go live, the beginning of this month. Visit the site to view the changes. You’ll see hundreds more of our wonderful fabrics, available for purchase on this website. More FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Page 3 fabrics will be loaded onto the site every day, until we have every fabric that we sell in the Country Quilterie store, available for purchase on the Carolina Quiltworks online store. In addition to fabrics, carolinaquiltworks.com will also be offering pre-cuts like jelly rolls, and layer cakes, and patterns to add to your virtual shopping cart! This vastly improved website will also offer lowcostt shipping and a fast, easy and secure La Roma/ Brick Lounge checkout, allowing you to choose between using any major credit Continued on Page 3 The Now Serving the Lehigh Valley Bankruptcy Will It How Much Does It Cost? Give Me a Fresh Will It Stop Creditor Harassment? Start? Free Consultation Serving Lunch & Dinner Weekly Specials Available For Answers Call Attorney Brad Weidenbaum Grants Dreams for Terminally Ill Kids 484-375-0047 F cus COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Advertising Representatives DeAnne Galasso Samantha Heller Sandy Siler Production.............................................. Denise D’Amico Billing & Accounts Payable........ Pauline Roberti (Brotzman) Sports Editor...................................... Nazareth Racecam Circulation Manager....................................... John Czapik (570) 992-9300 F 00 d Fax (610) 951-4233 Owamily 0 , n 25 lishe M thefocus@ptd.net an ed & b ly Pu eek W Member Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce Mailing Address: P.O. Box 775 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Business Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday age d Member NFIB National Federation of Independent Business LIKE US ON Ad copy must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. Editorial copy must be recieved no later than 4:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to publication. The publishers reserve the right to edit or reject all copy submitted. The text and any kind of advertising copy must both be satisfactory to the publishers. Hap’s Taxidermy Licensed & Insured, Full Time Taxidermy Studio Over 39 Years Experience Rt. 115 on Winter Lane (Located 2 Miles South of Pocono Raceway) postergo@epix.net Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Our office is a debt relief agency 570-646-9721 Call for Hours or an Appointment Certified by PA Taxidermist Association Visit us at www.hapstaxidermy.com 818 Interchange Rd. Kresgeville Police and Military Discounts Armory March Promotion Tax Free All New Live Entertainment Every Fri. & Sat. Night March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Party March 21: Toan Deft Open Daily 11:00 a.m.-2 a.m. 3827 Rt. 115 • Blakeslee, PA www.armory818.com 570-643-7000 (3 Miles South of Pocono Raceway) 570-992-4040 al Person ining Tra age Mass Tanning Rt. 115 & 209, Behind CVS, Brodheadsville Doors Open at 5 p.m. Klecknersville Fire Co, Hall Routes 946 & 987 • Bath, PA Free Coffee Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co. Ever y Thursday • 6:30 p.m. www.ApexZoneFitness.com d Chil Care Bingo! Bigger Payouts Tuesday Nights Kitchen Open (Military Still Receive 10% OFF - In Addition a FREE Box of Standard Ammo) SERVING THE POCONOS & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES Your Free Hometown Newspaper to be offering our own Country Quilterie brand of beautifully hand-crafted quilts, made right here in Effort, Pennsylvania by our skilled quilters, and made from our beautiful, first quality, 100% cotton fabrics. These one-of-a-kind quilts and quilted home accessories will be available for purchase through the carolinaquiltworks.com website, and also at the Country Quilterie store, located at Carriage House Square, 2783 Route 115, Effort, PA 18330. Our hand-crafted quilts Quality, Service & Fair Prices Rt. 209S • Brodheadsville • 570-992-3900 732 Washington St. • Easton • 610-829-7000 Tax Deduction/Free Towing Dream Come True The Country Quilterie Continued from Page 2 card, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express or, if you prefer, you may check-out your purchase through PayPal Best of all, we even offer free shipping, for purchases over $100 to anywhere in the continuous United States. Check the website for details of the free shipping offer, and for prices for Canadian and International shipping. We are really excited Spring Training Specials MarchFor Fam i ly F r Group Exercise Classes iend ly 2 New Classes Added: African Samba & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Yoga • Pilates • Tabata • Zumba • Cycle Core Training • Boot Camp Wellfit@epix.net • Mon.-Thurs. 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 5 a.m.-8 pm.; Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Twsp. 610-837-1901 Bridal Show The Washington Banquet Hall 920 Washington Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013 • Photographers • Caterers • DJ’s & More! From South: Route 33N to 191N Approx. 7 Miles on Left From North: Route 33S to 191N Approx. 7 Miles on Left Free Food & DRink Contact: Tighe Lane 610-588-2113 Sunday, March 15 • 12-3 P.M. Register for a Chance to Win a Free Hall Rental Some exclusions may apply and accessories will be available for purchase soon. Please call the Country Quilterie store for more details, at 570-620-9707. The Quilting Academy, at Carriage House Square, 2785 Route 115, Suite 102, Effort, PA 18330 has a great line-up of February and March classes, and the Open Sew classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM are just $10.00 including refreshments. No reservations required, just come by and quilt with us, we’d love to have you join us! Until next month, may your bobbin always be full, and may all your ups and downs be with a needle and thread! Generators for Sale Dealer Blowout $ 1500 8000 KW, GE Stand By Propane or Natural Gas Generators - 3 Left Authorized Dealer 610-509-4296 Meyer Auctioneering The official state dessert of Massachusetts is Boston Cream Pie. The Country Quilterie The Pocono’s Largest Fabric & Quilt Shop Thousands of First Quality Fabrics Sale - New Spring & Summer Fabrics & Patterns at Clearance Fabrics Sign Up for Discount 40% Off New Quilting Prices Classes Carriage House Square Open Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 2783 Rt. 115, Effort, PA 18330 (3 mi. North of Rt. 209 (Brodheadsville) Intersection 570-620-9707 www.countryquilterie.com Vendors Wanted Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 10 a.m.-4 p.m. AU-003373L “We Sell Everything Under the Sun” Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall 800-668-1239 570-629-9200 Call 610-379-1099 or Visit carboncountyexpo.com Robert J. Meyer www.meyer-real-estate.com email: meyer@ptd.net Auctioneer Spring Craft Show Saturday March 28 Mt. Bethel Fire Co. Route 611 Mt. Bethel 9 a.m.-3 p.m. s fter Cra nted All Handmade Crafts Wa Bake Sale * raffle * Kitchen Open * free parking Information call (570) 897-5308 There are Over 100 Unique & Creative Items Something for Everyone! Hom ke Ba S ale Sunday, March 8 ema Food de Doors Open Noon • Auction Begins 3 p.m. Tickets: $5 for Sheet of 25 $1 per chance on Blockbuster Item (Over $75 Value) Come Check Out the Fantastic Baskets Valued at At least $30 Each! Need not be present to win. Can’t make it?...buy advanced tickets before 3/5 from any St. Joseph Regional Academy student, or call the school at 570-325-3186 Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall East 10th St., Jim Thorpe Call 570-325-3186 or visit www.sjracademy.org Benefits St. Joseph Regional Academy Page 4 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Middle Creek Birding Trip East) go N. on Rte. 611, travel half mile to the second traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Dr. Follow Rimrock Dr. for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on left. (NAPSA)-Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream helps reduce moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air so your skin is visibly well balanced, even in harsh weather. The light-texture cream is at Kiehl’s stores, select specialty retailers, w w w. K i e h l s . c o m / ultra facial and (800) KIEHLS-2. *** First Investors can make saving money simpler by making the process automatic; a fixed amount can be automatically deducted from your paycheck or bank account and put into a mutual fund account. Learn more about funds or variable products at (800) 423-4026 or www.firstinvestors. com. On March 20! Don’t Miss Our Spring Edition den Pull-out! ar /G wn La & t en em ov pr Im e m Ho r Ou ng Includi Blood Drive M i l l e r- K e y s t o n e Blood Center will conduct its first 2015 Palmerton-area blood drive on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 11:30 until 5:30 at the First United Church of Christ next to Palmerton Boro Hall. This drive is sponsored by Irene Shinsec, Bonnie Snyder, and John Oblick, all in memory of Jean Behler. This is a difficult time of year for blood drives, because some regular donors are likely to be ill or away, so we urge new or occasional donors to at- tend this drive. Anyone over 17 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in general good health is eligible. If you are on medication, phone Miller at 1-800-223-6667 during office hours, and they will tell you wheth- Low Cost Vaccination Clinic Washington Pet All You Can Eat 1310 Blue Valley Dr., Pen Argyl, PA No Registration Required Penny Party & Silent Auction Penny Party & Silent Auction Friday, March 06, 2015 Saturday, March 7 • 4-8 p.m. Adults $7, Children (4-12) $4, Under 3 Free, Carry Out $6 OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY Thursday March 5th MARCH 5th 7:00-8:30 PM 7:00 - 8:30 PM • Full Day Kindergarten through 12th Grade Full Day Kindergarten • Busing provided throughis 12th Grade from is provided 7Busing school districtsfrom 7 school districts-Bangor, • Bangor, Pen Argyl, Pen Argyl, Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Pleasant East Stroudsburg, Valley, Nazareth and Pleasant Valley, Nazareth Easton. and Easton. 122 Dante Street Roseto, PA info@fcslions.org Citizen’s Fire Co. #1 Slatedale 3922 Main Street • Slatedale, PA Watch Maker, Clock Maker & Bench Jeweler on Site Watch Batteries Installed While You Wait! New Seiko & Pulsar Watches 30% OFF Retail Price We Buy Gold Gold Testers Available Jewelry Repairs Check On Line Monthly Specials! Watch & Clock Repairs & Sales 480 Memorial Parkway (Rt. 22 East) • Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-454-9478 Open Tuesday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shop New, Vintage & Antique Watches, Clocks & Accessories In Our Online Store www.oldtimewatchshop.com Flea Market Sun., March 8, 2015 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Set Up Times For Vendors: 6 a.m. $ 10 per table Vendors, Call Chuck: 570-401-9474 ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Fri. 2/27/15 to Wed. 3/4/15 Fifty Shades of Grey The Lazarus Effect The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water & 3D Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Paddington Kingsman: The Secret Service American Sniper Jupiter Ascending Mc Farland, USA Call for Times or Visit Us Online www.PoconosMoviePlex.com Rte 209 • Poconos Shopping Center • Marshalls Creek, PA 24 Hr. 570-223-8506 • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • The Old Time Watch & Clock Shop Mahoning Valley Vol. Fire Co. ••••••••••••••••••••••••• There is only one Q in a Scrabble game. Christ-centered Education Benefits No Kill Lehigh Valley For Tickets, Call 610-760-9652 or At The Door Doors Open 5:00 pm Starts 6:30 pm Zion’s Stone UCC. 51 Church Road, Northampton PA tickets available 610-852-2140 Bernice Over 33 Years Building Character and Academic Over 34 Years Building Character and Excellence through Academic Excellance through a a Christ-centered Education Dogs/Cats Rabies & Distemper Bordetella for Dogs $15.00 Each Micro Chipping $25.00 Credit Cards Accepted & Chinese Auction se formation or to Adverti In re Mo r fo r pe pa ws ity Ne Call The Focus Commun p.m. • 570-992-9300 Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m.-4 er you are eligible. To make an appointment, or for directions, call George Ashman at 610-826-2097 or e-mail gashman@ptd.net. Walk-ins are welcome. Thank you for your support of this vital community function. Sun. March 8, 2015 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a major stop-over for tremendous numbers of Snow Geese. Their huge flocks in flight sometimes create a “blizzard” of birds. Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman will lead this trip on Thursday, March 5 to observe this stunning spectacle of nature. The area’s wetlands, fields, and woodlots also provide opportunities to see a host of waterfowl, raptors, and other bird species. Meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and return 6 p.m. Cost: $ 2 4 / n o n - m e m b e r, $18/EE Center member and includes bus transportation. Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration and payment is required and limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week prior to the trip. For more information or to pre-register for the program, please call the EE Center at (570) 629-3061, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on other programs we offer visit our website at www.mcconservation. org. Directions to Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center: From Stroudsburg (or Exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B from I-80 Did You Know? FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Page 5 (610) 588-3414 www.fcslions.org Spring/Easter Filling Sale Just in time for Easter, Jerusalem UCC is selling containers of homemade filling. Each 2 lb. tin costs $5.50. Orders are due by March 15, 2015 and pickup is Sunday, March 22 and/or Sunday, March 29 at noon. To order, contact Lana Kuehner at 610377-4936 or call the church office at 610681-4412. Jerusalem United Church of Christ is located at 545 Church Drive in Palmerton (Trachsville), PA. Tricky Tray The Best Tricky Tray! Sun., March 8 Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall E. 10th St. Benefits St. Joseph Regional Academy Doors open Noon Auction 3pm Over 100 Unique & Creative Items. Homemade Food & Bake Sale Tickets for baskets ($30 min value) only $5 for sheet of 25 & chances on Blockbuster items (over $75 value) are $1 each Need not be present to win. Can’t make it? Buy advanced tickets before 3/5 from any SJRA student or call the school at 570-325-3186 or www.sjracademy.org Thank you for your support! Blood Drive Boy Scout Troop 209 is holding a Blood Drive for Miller Keystone Bloodmobile on Spring Basket Social March 14, 2015 Spring/Easter Filling Sale 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Theme Baskets, Bake Sale, Raffles, Refreshments Order Your Potato and Bread Filling by 3/15; Pick-Up 3/22 or 3/29 at Noon Cost: $5.50/2 lb. container Call 610-377-4936 or 610-681-4412 To Order Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) (Off 209 behind Towamensing Fire Co.) Schnecksville Fire Company Jerusalem U.C.C. 11th Annual Basket Social Faith Lutheran Church 3355 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall Sat., March 7 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun., March 8 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drawing - 1:30 p.m. Sun. (need not be present to win) For more info., Call 610-435-0451 All Proceeds Benefit the Church • Snow Date: March 14& 15 25 Oak St. Palmerton, PA 18071 500 Church Drive in Trachsville Call 610-681-5200 for More Information 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. & Rt. 309 February 28 - Adult Bingo Grace Covenant Church 332 Kennedy Dr., Bangor www.rescuedthroughgrace.org • 484-541-4144 Pastor Mark Shaeffer Jerusalem United Church of Christ 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), PA 18071 610-681-4412 Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service With God’s House Band 10:30 Traditional Service w/Choir “Your Life Matters” www.jerusalemucc.com Service 10:01 Sundays 183 Sullivan Trail Pocono Pines, PA 18350 570-643-2997 www.lifechurchlv.org Spring Vendors/Crafters Show & Chinese Auction Sat., March 21 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 25% OFF Any Service Simple Repairs to Complete Renovations • Interior/Exterior Renovations • Gutter Cleaning • Roofing • Siding • Windows/Doors Craft Show March 21 Call 610-863-3302 colszewski@plainfieldfieldfireco.com Budget International Travel Agency 610-250-1951 St. John’s Lutheran Church Fireline Rd., Palmerton Winter Special Crafters/ Vendors Wanted rebeccabrown.inteletravel.com BAC K H O E Services • Painting/Staining • Flooring • Remodeling • Drainage Systems • Landscaping • Decks • Tree Work • New Lawns/Leveling • Pavers/Retaining Walls • Snow Plowing Nearly New Homes 610-462-2645 • 570-619-7614 Free Estimates Fully Insured PA061439 20 for 20 Games Specials & Raffles Sold Separately Doors Open 5:30 p.m. • Bingo Starts at 7 p.m. Kitchen & Bar Open to Purchase Food & Drinks No Outside Drinks Permitted March 1 -All You Can Eat Breakfast 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 7 for Adults, $3 for Kids 5-12 Yrs. Old and Under 5 Free Pancakes, Sausage, Ham, Eggs, Home Fries, Cream Dried Beef, Cereal, Toast, Coffee or Hot Tea $ March 15 Flea Market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Pavillion Kitchen Open for Breakfast & Lunch Social Club is Open Thurs.-Sun. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Memberships Being Accepted - $15/year. Like Us On Facebook at Schnecksville Fire Company Social Hall to See What’s Happening at the Fire Co. & Social Club! Now Carrying a Full Line of Sue’s Massage hosts Stress Reduction Techniques Seminar with Kathleen B. Covalt “Tailored Just For You!” Rescued through grace Through grace shaped into the image of Christ Sunday Worship at 1:00 p.m. that day, or make an appointment for a donation time by logging on to www.giveapint. org, or by calling Steph Anderson at 610-6813878. $ www.bmcc.cc 610-826-8412 Sunday Morning Services • 9 & 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palmerton Rod & Gun Club. Blood supplies are very low this time of year! You can walk in Wednesday, March 11 • 6:30 p.m. 20/person • Registration Deadline 3/10 $ Everyone experiences stress in his/her own unique way so too, the most effective methods to cope with stress vary from person to person. Come hear an innovative lecture that will help you identif y the stress reduction techniques that are the most effective for your own individual makeup. Kathleen B. 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Children can be at a greater risk because they lose heat from their skin more rapidly. The areas most prone to frostbite are the nose, ears, hands, feet, face and head. Appropriate clothing can help reduce the risk of frostbite. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 16,000 people are treated in emergency rooms annually for injuries sustained while removing snow manually; more than 6,000 while using a snowblower. To clear snow safely: • Remove twigs, rocks and toys or other items from your driveway and sidewalks before the snow starts. • Check with your physician and be sure you are healthy enough for strenuous activity. • Dress appropriately, including a head covering, mittens or gloves, socks and slip-resistant shoes. • Clear snow early and often and pace yourself; take frequent jam with a solid object. • Do not leave the device unattended when it is turned on. • Never add fuel when the engine is running. • Stay away from the engine. It can be hot enough to burn. • Be aware of the power cord, if using an electric model, so you don’t trip over it. • Never remove any safety devices. • Keep children 15 and younger indoors when snowblowers are in use. Further facts are at shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. breaks and stay hydrated. • Use an appropriate shovel for your height and ability and use proper lifting technique. Don’t twist and throw the snow over your shoulder. • If you use a snowblower, remember to protect your eyes and ears with safety glasses and earplugs, especially with gas-powered models. • Never put your hand inside the machine. If it jams, turn it off and remove the Semi-Annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Sun., Mar. 8 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Father DeNisco Council 3862 Knights of Columbus West Bangor Rd., Washington Twp. $9 Adults, Children Under 8 Free out Tips To Stay Warm And Reduce Energy Costs (NAPSA)-There’s no doubt that heating and cooling your home is the largest energy expense in your home. In fact, accord- ing to the Department of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for about 56 percent of the energy used in a typical U.S. home, which reports that improper insulation can reduce system efficiency by as much as 30 percent. • Hire a qualified technician to inspect and service your home comfort system. 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Food & Nutrition are A FREE Activity Saturday, March 21 • 10-11 a.m. Third Session is on Learning the “What’s, Why’s & How’s” to make your diet work for you. Subsequent Session with New Topic Held on April 25. All Programming Held at Jackson Twp. Municipal Building To Register for Programs, Learn to play MA Contact Recreation Manager Kim at 570-629-0966 orinfo on all HJ For more email recmanager@hjpparks.org Visit www.hjpparks.org www.hjpparks.org Scout Maple Sugaring Day The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will be sponsoring a special day in the Maple Sugarbush for scout groups on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Programs can be scheduled between 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and are open to any level of scouts and their families. The day will feature a tour of the Sugarbush including stops to learn about Native American and early pioneer methods of making maple syrup, our evaporator process and methods of identifying and tapping a maple tree. After the tour, everyone will get a chance to taste some of our syrup on freshly made pancakes. Cost: $5/adult, $3/scouts and children under 12. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, March 4, 2015 for your group to reserve a spot. To pre-register, please call the E. E. Center at (570) 629- 3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and most Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on other programs we offer visit our website at www. mcconservation.org. The side of a hammer is called a cheek. Cookie’s In Home Comfort Care, Inc. Personal attention for all your needs 25 Yrs Exp ~ Fully Insured & Licensed Dr. Appts • Shopping • Errands • 24 Hr Care Cookie Germano 610-360-1243 Every Tuesday • 7 p.m. Doors & Kitchen Open at 6 p.m. $ 1,000 Weekly Jackpot • Cash Prizes “Have A Heart For Children” Project Child, a program of Valley Youth House, invites you to the 9th Annual “Have a Heart for Children” featuring Philadelphia Funk Authority (www.phillyfunk. com). Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main Street in Bethlehem. The event is $75 per person. Join us for Cocktail Hour with complimentary hor d’oeuvres, dinner, music, and dancing. Help us put an end to Child Abuse and Neglect. For more infromation, call 610954-9561 ext 334. Antique Show On Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, the Governor Wolf Historical Society will hold its seventh annual benefit Antique Show at its campus off Route 512 south of Bath. The show will be held in the society’s three historic buildings, many in room settings on both floors of the 18th century Ralston McKeen House, the Governor Wolf Academy and in the Monocacy School. Hearing Aids Seniors / Veterans Save 60% Now! 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There will be 35 to 40 exhibitors featuring local primitives, country furniture, early textiles, folk art, early tools, toys, historical china, blue decorated stoneware, jewelry, early kitchen items and lighting, collectibles and more. On Sunday there will be two lectures: “Jerry Quier, Local Artist” by Lanie Yas- winski at 1 p.m. and at 2 p.m. “Pennsylvania Toymakers” by Ken Vliet. At 3 p.m. auctioneer Wil Hahn will conduct a benefit auction. There will be ongoing demonstrations and tastings of open hearth cooking, and food provided by The Daily Grind of Bath. There is ample parking on the property. Get a discount on admission with this article or the coupon on the society’s website. Admission price is good for both days. Spring Craft Show Jackson Twp. 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The society’s campus is at 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, just off Route 512 between Bethlehem and Bath. For information, go to www.govwolf.org or call 610-837-9015. Rotary Club of Slatington Cash & Gift Card Bingo Sunday, March 8 Snowdate: March 15 Friedens Fire Co. Doors & Kitchen Cash & Gift Card Bingo Transfer Your Memories to DVD! Augie D. Ciulla 570-443-7577 • harleyd99@yahoo.com Fantastic Pools, L.L.C. by Sal Free Estimates! 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Event Proceeds to Benefit Humble Hearts For Hope Supporting Our Deployed Troops and Their Families In Need Meal Proceeds Benefit Klecknersville Fire Co. Schnecksville Fire Company 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. & Rt. 309 Bingo Every Monday Night at 6:45 p.m. Warm-Ups at 6:15 p.m. Regular Game at $50.00 • Jackpot $500.00 Electronic Machines Available Paper Packages • Small Games of Chance Refreshments Available For More Info Call 610-799-3735 Rotary Club of Slatington Cash & Gift Card Bingo Sunday, March 8 Snowdate: Sunday, March 15 Doors & Kitchen Open at Noon Bingo Begins at 1:30 p.m. $20 Donation 20 Games, 3 Double Boards, 5 Special Extras, Chinese Auction & Raffles Friedens Fire Co. 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Schnecksville Fire Company 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. & Rt. 309 Oldies Dance Sat., Mar. 7 Doors Open 5:30 p.m. $ 17.00 pp Cash Bar Includes a dinner platter & soda DJ Steve Mittman For info or tickets: 610-395-5799 www.schnecksvillefdsocial.org Blue Valley Farm Show Easter Egg Candy Sale Peanut Butter, Coconut & Molasses Coconut $10/dozen Deadline for Orders is March 30th Final Pick-up at March 15 Breakfast and March 20th & April 3rd Contact 610-258-5050 7th Annual Governor Wolf Historical Society Antiques Show Sat., March 7 - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., March 8 - 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $6 (with ad $5) 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath, PA 18014 www.govwolf.org 610-837-9015 35 Plus Quality Dealers, Period Room Settings, Schoolhouse Cafe Sunday Lectures 1:00 - “Jerry Quier, Local Artist” by Lanie Yaswinski 2:00 - “Pennsylvania Toymakers” by Ken Vliet 3:00 - Benefit Auction The Show is scheduled the same weekend as “Heart of the Valley” Antique Show in Bethlehem (Only 8 Miles Apart!) Save $1.00 with this coupon Focus Page 12 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Refresh Math & Reading Skills or Prepare for the GED Classes Begin in March Free classes at three locations DeFranco Elem. Library, Bangor Begins March 2 Mon. & Wed. 6-8:30 p.m. Pen Argyl HS, Library Begins March 2 Mon. & Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. Nazareth HS, Library Begins March 3 Tues. & Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m. Students are required to attend orientation on the first 2 days of class. For more info call 610-861-5427 Classes provided by Bangor, Pen Argyl, Nazareth school districts and NCC Center for Adult Literacy. Page 14 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Knights of Columbus News Permanent & Short Term Stays Call now for our All Inclusive Rates! 610-824-7406 71 Princeton Ave., Palmerton Here’s My Card www.thevillageatpalmerton.com RINK BConstruction Bill Murphy Complete Remodeling & Repairs General Contractor Journeyman Painter Interiors • Exteriors • Waterproofing • Decks Sealed • Painting • Staining • Faux Finishes • Power Washing • Smoke & Water Damage Repairs • Wallcoverings Old School • Taping & Spackling Craftsmanship • EPA & OSHA Certified • Additions • Kitchens Fully Insured • Baths • Tile (All Types) • Replacement Windows • Siding • Roofing • Garages • Masonry (All Types) • Retaining Walls • Decks Call Today for a Free Estimate 570-369-4000 PA #008854 • NJ #13VH05128900 Steve’s Carpet Service Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate • Ceramic • Hardwood Carpet & Vinyl Remnants Flooring Supplies Available Route 209, Gilbert Route 903, Albrightsville 610-681-5763 570-722-2084 Blinds Available Stevescarpetservice.com 570-236-7623 d ro Instant Registration Notary 610-826-4931 We clean Aluminum or Vinyl Siding • Brick • Stucco • Gutters • Windows • Driveways • Sidewalks • Patios • Decks, etc. Mountain Power Washing 570-972-4105 Kevin Lloyd distributor Robin A. 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President Buy the BEST for LESS at Ralph’s!! *Certain restrictions apply Auto Painting & Bodyworks Bev Ehret Hours: M-T-TH-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed. 2-6 p.m. - Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 210 Delaware Ave., Palmerton 849.00 $ Gift Certificates E: vintagepropainter@verizon.net www.vintagepropainter.com ... like your car does, you could just drive it to the “Housewash” and wash off all the years of soot, dirt and grime. We’ll bring your “Housewash” to you!! Starting At Insured • Bonded. License #4026636 If Your House Had Wheels Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Rt 209, Gilbert, will hold a free community Sunday supper at the church from 3-4 pm on Sunday March 8 and March 22. The church serves portions of Monroe, Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The suppers will be held in McCawley Hall at the church. In addition the church will provide lunch at 1230 on Wednesday March 18. For more information, contact 610-681-6137. Paint Job with Free Pinstripping ck Largest In Stock Warehouse Since 1980 Be 484-357-7739 Cell • Effort, PA Free Community Supper Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Continued on Page 15 Personal Care & Independent Living Here’s My Card The Father Denisco Council Knights of Columbus of the Slate Belt Area is holding its semiannual “Spaghetti Dinner” at their council home on West Bangor Road in Washington Twonship on Sunday, March 8th. The all you can eat dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 (Children under 8 are free) and will be sold at the door. Take outs are avialable. Bring your own container. Everyone is invited. All workers and members are asked to report to work for the dinner on Saturday at 8 a.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The next council meeting is Tuesday, March 10 at the Council home starting at 7:30 p.m. All members are asked to attend this meeting. DelawareLehigh Amateur Radio Club Meets FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Page 15 Phone 610-767-2800 Fax 610-767-2801 Transportation, Care, And Companionship Used Car Center Morris “Moe” Pagni, Jr. 1902 S. 4th Street • Allentown, PA 18103 610-791-7912 • Fax: 610-791-7915 • www.outtencars.com Full Time Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club Meets Continued from Page 14 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: “Setting Up a Contest Station” - Jon/N3JI. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http:// goo.gl/maps/qKUJC. FMI: www.dlarc.org. 610.432.8286. Pocono Dance & Social Club Dances Pocono Dance & Social Club dances are held every Friday evening at the CLU Club, 265 South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, PA. Dance to live music from 8-11 p.m. Admission is $8 for members and $10 for guests; 1st time guests are admitted for $5. All adults are welcome. March 6: D.J. Glen March 13: Donna & Bill Arnold St. Patrick’s Dance March 20: Bill Nauman March 27: 40th Anniversary Dinner Dance Jim Hummel & Lorri Woodward For more information, please call 570807-8178 or 570-4241838. Did You Know? (NAPS)—A new research study indicates clinically tested A r t h r i S o o t h e - G o l d can help increase activity and alleviate aches and discomfort in dogs that are associated with daily exercise. To learn more, visit www.NaturVet. com or call (888) 6288783. A new television series will feature many of boxing’s biggest stars in their most compelling matches. Beginning with the first show, Saturday, March 7, 9 p.m. ET, NBC will present 20 live “PBC on NBC” boxing events in 2015. To learn more, visit w w w. n b c u n i . c o m / broadcast/nbc-sportsgroup/. Page 16 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Stop Blood Clots Before They Stop You ( N A P S A ) - E v e r y year, up to 600,000 Americans develop blood clots in the veins of their legs or lungs. Risk factors for these clots vary, but most frequently involve surgery, hospital stays of three or more days, hip and knee replacement, cancer and cancer treatment, a family history of blood clots, or disorders that simply cause their blood to clot too much. Blood clots that form in the legs or lungs are responsible for about 100,000 deaths annually. Fortunately, the use of blood thinning medications, also known as anti-coagulants, stops clots from forming and can mean the difference between life and death. Surprisingly, some people at risk may not be given these medications or may not take them as prescribed. “You should discuss the prevention of blood clots with your doctor, particularly if you’re hospitalized or having surgery,” explains Gary Raskob, PhD, Dean of the College of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma, and Chair of the Medical & Scientific Advisory Board of the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA). “If you take a blood thinner, talk to your doctor about any con- cerns or problems you have, and get clear instruction to help you take the medication properly.” According to Dr. Raskob, blood thinning medications like warfarin have been prescribed for decades. These older therapies require routine blood tests and can interact with other medications and certain foods. Newer blood thinning medications introduced in recent years don’t require blood testing, have fewer drug interactions and can be taken without special dietary considerations. Both older and newer blood thinners effectively prevent or slow the formation of dangerous blood clots. For more information, visit the NBCA website at www. stoptheclot.org. Cooking Ideas (NAPSA)-Peanuts are a natural source of plant-based protein. With seven grams per serving, peanuts contain more protein than any nut. Protein is important for maintaining muscles, bones and skin. Further peanut facts, tips and recipes are at the National Peanut Board website, http://nationalpeanutboard.org. Community Food Drive To Benefit “PUMP” Portland & Upper Mount Bethel Food Pantry Sponsored by: Voltaix Community Advisory Panel February 20-March 2 Donations Accepted At: Martin’s Creek Pioneer Store, Merchants Bank, Mt. Bethel Church, Mt. Bethel Fire Department, PA Bagel & Deli (Portland Location), Portland Market, Tuscarora Inn, Upper Mt. Bethel Twp. 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