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Here To Serve With Over 40+ Years of Experience!William F. Tinsley, DMD, P.C.
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The CounTry QuilTerieThe Largest Quilt and Fabric Shop in the Poconos
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Open Tues. through Fri. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m., Monday (Closed)570-620-9707 www.countryquilterie.com
thousands of 1st Quality Fabrics at Discount prices
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE COUN-TRY QUILTERIE, 2783 Route 115, Car-riage House Square, Effort, PA 18330. Twenty-eight year in business., we are the largest quilt and fabric shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania, sell-ing thousands of first quality, 100% cotton fabrics, our own brand of original design, one of a kind heirloom quality quilts, books, patterns, notions and original antique Sing-er #221 Featherweight sewing machines. Winter hours: Tues. to Fri. 10:30 to 4:30, Sat.
The Country Quilterie10 to 5, Sun. 12 to 5. *SPECIAL SALE – A HUGE SELECTION OF FIRST QUALITY, 100% COTTON FAB-RICS (REGULARLY PRICED AT UP TO $11.00 PER YARD), ARE NOW SALE PRICED AT $4.99 AND $5.99 YARD. DON’T MISS IT! The Country Quil-terie’s original design, made on the premises quilts, are truly works of fiber art, not avail-able for sale anywhere else. Made by our skillful artisans, me-ticulously handcraft-ed of the finest fabrics sold in our store, are
heirloom quality that you will want to pass on from generation to generation. Visit our store, located at Car-riage House Square, the quaint country shopping center on Route 115, in Effort, to see our complete selection, or shop our online store, carolin-aquiltworks.com. Want to learn to make your own quilt? Take a class at our QUILTING ACAD-EMY, also located at Carriage House
Square, offering class-es for all skill levels, from beginner to inter-mediate, to advanced. How about taking an open sew class, on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM?The cost is just $10 and that includes refresh-ments! Gather with the gals for quilting, conversation , and learning new tech-niques in the art of quilting. If you have never quilted before, consider taking the
ABSOLUTE BEGIN-NER’S QUILTING CLASS, held every Thursday evening, from 6 PM to 8 PM, at the QUILTING ACADEMY. Call the Country Quilterie at 570-620-9707 for more information. Are you a quilter with quilt tops need-ing to be quilted? The COUNTRY QUIL-TERIE MACHINE QUILTING SERVICE offers quality, ma-chine-quilting at the most reasonable pric-
es and fastest turn-around. No need to send your quilt tops out to be quilted, and wait a long time to
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Quilterie, and choose from hundreds of de-signs. Our machine quilting service in-cludes Warm Compa-ny batting and thread! We guarantee the fin-est quality, fastest ser-vice and lowest pric-es. Call or come in for more information (570) 620-9707. DID YOU KNOW that the Country Quil-terie now has our own brand of original de-sign quilting patterns, by our own pattern designers? Come in to browse our selec-
tion, or visit our online store, carolinaquilt-works.com for the full selection. CAROLINA QUILT-WORKS, THE COUN-TRY QUILTERIE’S ONLINE STORE, fea-tures all of the thou-sands of fabrics, books, patterns, pre-cuts, kits, and quilts that are sold in the Country Quil-terie’s Effort, PA store. The website is easy to navigate, safe, secure checkout, and fast, low –cost shipping. Check it out at www.carolin-aquiltworks.com, and visit Country Quilterie website at www.coun-tryquilterie.com.
The U.S.Subma-rine Veterans, Pocono
Submarine Vets MeetsBase, meet regularly on the third Wednes-
day of each month at the Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, in Pocono Pines, Penn-sylvania. They are a local chapter of the national organization U.S.Submarine Veter-ans, Inc. The purpose of the organization is to perpetuate the memory of shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their du-ties while serving their country. Submarine veterans from all eras are encouraged to join. This month's meeting will be on Wednesday, January20th at 7:00
P.M. For additional information and direc-tions, visit their web-site at http://poco-nosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606.
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BLUE vALLEY FARm ShOWALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFASTSunday, Jan. 17 • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
held in the Blue valley Farm Show Auditorium(Off Route 512, Between Bangor & Pen Argyl)
Adults: $9 Children: $4 Under Age 6: FREE
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gaffney Parsons Family Funeral homesContinuing the Tradition of excellence
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Curtis L. Parsons, Supervisor610-863-6152
200 South Robinson Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072
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Bangor, PA 18013
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Bangor, PA 18013
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$25 ppIncludes Reg.
& Spec. Games Refreshments
Sportman’s Bingo
Food Available for PurchaseTickeTs - conTAcT shAron
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Fri., FeB. 19, 2016Bingo Starts 7 p.m.Doors Open 6 p.m.
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Patricia A. WernerJane A Follweiler
F.D. Directors
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Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardi-man on Fridays, Jan-uary 22, 29, February 5, and 12 for a trip to the upper Delaware River in search of our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Once a rare sight, many win-tering and resident ea-gles now inhabit this region and the prob-ability for sightings is high. Meet at the EE Center at 8:30am and return 5:30pm. Cost: $28/non-members, $22/EE Center mem-bers and includes bus transportation. Par-ticipants should pack a lunch and binocu-lars and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and
Eagle Watch Tripssnacks. Pre-registra-tion is required and limited. Refunds will be given only if notifi-cation is made at least one week in advance. To pre-register for the program, please call the E. E. Center at (570) 629-3061, Mon-day through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and most Satur-days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor-mation on other pro-grams we offer visit our website at mccon-servation.org. Detour to Monroe County Conservation District/Kettle Creek Environmental Educa-tion Center. Coming from areas North & West: Take
Route 611 South and turn Right on Route 715 South (OR take I-80 East and get off at the Tannersvill e exit [Exit 299], and make a Left at end of ramp onto Route 715 South). Follow Route 715 South for 4 miles, and make a Left on Neola Road. Continue on Neola Road. for 2 miles, and turn Left on Running Valley Road Follow Running Val-ley Road for 3.1 miles. Kettle Creek will be on the Right. Coming from areas East: Take I-80 West and get off at Exit 304
(Snydersville) to fol-low Route 209 South towards Snydersville. Travel 3.8 miles on Route 209 South, and make a Right onto Bea-ver Valley Road At the stop sign make a Left onto Business Route 209 South. Go almost 1 mile and make a Right onto Rimrock Dr. Go 0.3 miles and make a slight Left onto Mutton Hollow Road Follow Mutton Hol-low Rd for 1.8 miles and make a Right at the ‘T’ onto Running Valley Road Travel .5 miles and Kettle Creek will be on the Right.
Originally from the western Hemisphere, the peanut was introduced to europe by Spanish explorers. Today, the peanut is grown in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
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St. Joseph Regional Academy will host its 3rd Annual “Be Cool for Our School” Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 30 at Mauch Chunk Lake in Jim Thorpe. Registration is $35 and is open from 9:30 A.M-10:30 A.M. The first plungers hit the water at 11:00 A.M. The event will fea-ture Oscar Dovale as the “Premier Plung-er”. Dovale is a well-known TV personali-
Polar Plungety. He can be seen on QVC as an electronics vendor and co-host. Registration is not limited to Plungers. Participants may reg-ister as a Chicken to show their support but stay dry. To pre-register or obtain information, visit www.sjracademy.org and click on the “Polar Plunge” tab, or call Kathy Goff, 570-325-4052 or Amanda Salovay,
570-325-3186. Find us on Facebook: “SJRA POLAR PLUNGE”. St. Joseph Regional Academy is a Pre-K - 8 school dedicated to providing a strong educational program that teaches Christian values and empha-sizes academic excel-lence and community service. All proceeds from the event will be applied towards op-erating costs for the school.
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The term “fly-by-night” is used to describe some-one who leaves secretly, often from the scene of a crime or perhaps to avoid anxious creditors.
“Mom didn’t want to go to Personal Care ... It was tough! mom didn’t even want to think about Personal Care. She kept insisting that she could manage. I was tempted to remind her that it was me that took her shopping and to the hairdresser and the doctors appointments and the pharmacy but that really wasn’t the crux of the matter at all. After all she’s done for me, I was happy to help out, to do what I could to help her stay in her home. It was the not knowing that kept me up at night. Not knowing whether she was eating regularly, if she had taken her medication or if she’d fallen or left the stove on. I worried constantly and so did my brother so we started checking in on her more often. Eventu-ally we arranged for home care for a couple of hours every day but no matter what measures we took we couldn’t shake the feeling that she was in a rut and had lost that spark. She seemed to lack direction, sleeping odd hours and staring at the tV seemingly unaware of what she was watching half the time. After a family meeting and no small amount of consternation we agreed to suggest to her that she begin to think about a Personal Care Residence. As you might imagine she wasn’t crazy about the idea. the only concession she would make was that she would at least visit a couple of facilities for ‘future reference.’ the visit to walden III was a revelation to her. I can only imagine what she expected to find but what she
did see, people her age engaged in all sorts of activities or talking animatedly at meals, clearly made an impression on her and although she wasn’t ready to ‘sign on’ then and there, the seed had been planted and within a month she agreed to at least give it a try. It’s been positive for everyone involved! with-in a couple of weeks, mom’s focus shifted from all that she was ‘giving up’ to all that she’s get-ting. the staff and the residents both seemed to understand what a vulnerable time it can be for newcomers and everyone gave her a very warm reception. the residents are a very nice group of people and their desire to want to continue to do as much as they can for themselves was contagious and mom seemed to get a boost from the start. I think the key to the whole thing is that they’re engaged in life and now thankfully so is mom. She still won’t say to us that she thinks the move was necessary or that she’s happy to be there but when my brother or I have her home for dinner or a family event at some point during the visit she will invariably inform us that she “should probably be getting home!”
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2013 Suzuki 5x4 Le, 4 Dr., Aux, 35k, White ...................................... $8,900
2012 Nissan Rogue S, AWD, AC, CD, pW, 29k, Silver ............ $17,6002014 Ford Focus Se, 26k, Red ........................................ $12,9002015 Chrysler 200 LtD, Whls., Dual hS, htD, 12k, White ............................... $15,7002013 Chevrolet Cruze LS, 4 Dr., XM uSB/Aux., 27k, Blue ............. $11,7002013 Dodge Charger SXt, AWD, Whls., Dual hS, 27k, Black ....... $21,5002014 Nissan Altima S, 4 Dr., gpS, 22k, Silver ....................... $14,9002007 honda Civic LX, 4 Dr., Aux., 59k, White .............................. $8,9002013 hyundai elantra Cpe., Dual hS, 64k, gray ......................... $10,900
2011 hyundai Sonata gLS , 4 Dr., pS, 58k, White ....................... $10,5002010 Volkswagen Jetta S, 4 Dr., heated Seats, 83k, gray ........... $8,9002015 Volkswagen Jetta Se,Whls., Dual AC, 12k, White ............... $14,9002013 Mercedes C300W4 Sport, Nav., Sunroof, AWD, 18k, Black ........ $24,900
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2015 Dodge Journey SXtAWd, r-AC, 3rd row,
HTD Mirror, 18K, Black
$21,500
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4 Dr. Hatch, 2K
$10,800
2013 Infiniti G37XAWd, 4 dr., dual hS, Sunroof, Nav., 21K,
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Route 209 • Brodheadsville (across from Kost Tires)
570-402-1555
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Blue Mountain Community ChurchSunday Morning Services
9:00 & 11:00 AM25 Oak Street • Palmerton, PA 18071
www.bmcc.cc 610-826-8402
JERUSAlEM EvANgElICAl LUtherAn ChUrCh
Church Services 10:15 a.m.Sunday School 9 a.m.
500 Church Drive, (trachsville) Palmerton 610-681-5200
Jerusalem United Church of Christ545 Church drive, Palmerton (Trachsville), PA 18071
610-681-4412Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service
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www.jerusalemucc.com
Pocono Dance & Social Club
Dances held every Friday evening at the CLU Club, 265 South Courtland St., East Stroudsburg. Dance to live music from 7:30 till 10:30 p.m. Free buf-fet and coffee and tea served at 8:30. Opened to all singles and mar-ried couples 50 and
over. Admission: $8 for members, $10 for guests. For information call Judy 570-807-8178, Gail 570-424-1838, Howard 570-730-6812. Jan. 19, The Side-kicks. Jan. 26, Joe Vitale.
york County in southern Pennsylvania is considered by many in the industry to be the snack food capital of the u.S. The area is home to a number of snack food fac-tories, including Snyder’s of Hanover and utz Snacks.
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( N A P S I ) — M a n y homeowners over-look one of the most important things to prepare for when the holiday season rolls around—winter storms. Experts be-lieve homeowners are unprepared for winter storms, putting their families and their
What To Know About Winter StormPreparedness
home in danger. So while you’re decking the halls for the sea-son, make sure you take the following into consideration and en-sure your home is both merry and safe.Major Dangers As-sociated with Winter Storms Homeowners can
face major dangers when winter weather rolls around, includ-ing damage from the weight of ice, snow and sleet. In the case of major snowstorms, families can even be trapped in their homes due to blocked or frozen entryways. Cracked or burst wa-ter pipes connected to
anything from steam and hot water heating to a fire-protection sys-tem can be extremely costly. Even after the storm, melting snow can cause major flood-ing. Tips to Winter-ize and Protect Your Home Though the list of winter weather dan-
gers runs long, there are 10 easy steps that can ease or prevent these issues, all while creating a safer home environment during emergencies. 1. Install weather stripping. 2. Have your fur-nace/heating system serviced at the beginContinued on Page 9
Winter StormContinued From
Page 8ning of each season to ensure it runs proper-ly, and have the filters changed. 3. Move furniture away from vents. 4. Add rock salt and sand to emergency kits to help melt ice on walkways. 5. Install roof-heat-ing cables to prevent ice dams on roofs and gutters. 6. Insulate pipes. 7. Place a cover over attic stairs. 8. Insulate outlets with gasket covers. 9. Invest in an au-tomatic home stand-by generator, such as those from Generac, that automatically provides power for heat and electricity when there is a power outage. They turn on as soon as the power goes out and stay on
until utility power is restored. 10. If you have extra money in your budget, go for attic insulation, which can save as much as 30 percent on heating costs. As a leader in pow-er equipment serving residential, light com-mercial, industrial and construction markets, Generac’s products are available through a broad network of independent dealers, retailers, wholesalers and equipment rental
companies. Basic win-terizing for a home can be done for less than $200, but by in-vesting in installations like attic insulation and a Generac home standby generator,
you get the best lev-el of protection from winter storms. Learn More For further facts and advice, visit www.Generac.com or call 888-GENERAC.
The ancient greeks chewed a chewing gum made from the resin of the mastic tree. The Mayans chewed chicle, which is the sap of the sapodilla tree. in 1906, Frank Henry Fleer invented a bubble gum that he called Blib-ber-Blubber.
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• Banquets • Parties • Business Meetings • Golf Tournaments
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Private Fitting Rooms • By Appointment or Walk-inDresses • Hemming • Men’s Shirts & More
Emily’s AlterAtions & tAiloringThe Poconos’ Seamstress for Over 25 years!
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at Platz’s
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Bridal - Baby ShowersUp to 75 PeoplePrivate Room
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Register to win aWEDDING UPGRADE &REHEARSAL DINNER
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• Sam Losagio Entertainment Company Providing DJ’s•• Snacks Provided Throughout The Day •
• Wedding Cakes And Other Gourmet Pastries To Try •• Chef Demonstrations •
Sunday,January 31 • 11 am-3
WinterBridal Show
Featuring a variety of locations & showings upon request:
Paragon Room at Se-Wy-Co • Leithsville Banquet HallThe Washington, Bangor • Comfort Suites, Bethlehem
The Loft at Sawmill, Easton • and more!
FEATURED VENDORSPlus Our Elite Team
Repash Studios • Tim Miller Photography • Rich Mar FloristNova Lights • Terra Video Productions • Fischer’s Tuxedo
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(NAPSA) - After the ring is unveiled and the word “yes” is uttered, the flurry of planning a wedding commences. While the dress, the flowers and catering are important, the ex-perience you create for you and your guests will be what stays with them-and you-for years to come. A destination that can offer a vari-ety of attractions and activities to entertain and excite any guest, from grandparents to toddlers, will ensure happy wedding-goers and a celebration that continues before and after the nuptials. One such destination is the naturally beauti-ful and romantic desti-nation of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Just a sampling of the area’s offerings include: • 60 miles of pristine
coastline that beckon all ages for relaxing strolls, water sports, pier and deep-sea fish-ing, and more. • The iconic 200-foot SkyWheel along a 1.2-mile-long board-walk. • Coastal Carolina
Plan Your Wedding With Guests In Mind
cuisine that combines the best of Lowcountry with a modern Myrtle Beach twist. • 100 championship golf courses within the mini golf capital of the world • Electrifying live entertainment, art and history museums, An-tebellum cultural and historical sites, and amusement parks. • Retail options to tempt every imagin-able budget, taste and style. • Gorgeous state parks and recreation areas, offering every-
thing from free edu-cational classes to pre-mier bird walks. In addition to at-tractions to meet every traveler’s needs, Myr-tle Beach also offers an array of lodging options that cater to everyone from cou-ples to large families on a variety of bud-gets, including resorts, hotels, beach homes, vacation rentals and campgrounds. For more informa-tion on the area, go to www.visitmyrtle-beach.com.
When selecting a Bridal gown, Brides should remember that the back of the dress
Fashions For Brideswill receive a lot of attention. A Bride will be facing away from her guests more than
half of the time at the wedding ceremony, and half of the time at the reception. At very formalContinued on Page 12
GrOve AvAilABle
Jerusalem U.C.C.545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville)
(Off 209 behind Towamensing Fire Co.)
MAy-SePT.(Covered Hall & Picnic Pavillion)
Fellowship Hall rental Available(SmALLEr EVEntS)
CAll eArly fOr BeST DATeS!call for Details 610-681-4412
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Weddings and ReceptionsRehearsal PartiesCompany Parties
Seminars and TrainingHoliday PartiesBirthday PartiesVarious Caterers to choose from
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Schnecksville Fire Company
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mAkE-upIn Salon $25.00
At Location $35.00Route 209, Brodheadsville, PA 18322
Call for more Information 570-992-7676Free
Consultation
Luther Hall Rental
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church
500 Church Drive • Palmerton (Trachsville)
Call for Date Availability 610-681-5200
(Apri l -November)Pricing Starts at $100 (Depending on Membership)
Banging Meals catering
large or Small eventsWe Make Your Special Day Perfect!
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WE COmE TO YOUR vENUEBOOK EARLY FOR BEST dATES
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& guN CLuB525 CLUB rd., PALMerton
SewCial Guild - The next scheduled meet-ing will be on Thurs-day, January 28th, 2016. This meeting will be held in the up-per floor Gallery of the Palmerton Library. *NEW* Wool Club - Led by Jackie Gauker of Jackie's Woolens, this group will meet on the second Tues-day of each month from January through June. The registration fee is $60 for the entire cycle. You can either bring a project to work on or the group may decide together what to work on that week. The first meeting will be held on January 12th, 2016 from 10am - 12pm. To reserve your space, you may either call the shop or sign up online by visiting our 'Wool Club group' page HERE. NOTE: These class-es are filling up quick-ly so if you're inter-ested, please reserve your space today! "Sammy" - 1/23/16,
10am - 2pm. Instructor: Jackie
GaukerA delightful 14"
Stuffed Wool Snow-man complete with
hat, scarf and buttonsCost of class is $20
plus kit "Steel Ball Frame Purse" - 2/13/16, 10am - 4pm
Instructor: Jackie Gauker
A cute, interchange-able bag, the handle
can be used on multi-ple purses
Cost of class is $30 plus fabric, pattern
and handle The staff of The Quilted Crow would like to thank all of you who attended this year's Christmas Tea. Everyone had a lovely time and we greatly enjoyed bringing this event to you. Do you quilt alone, but not always by choice? Are you won-dering if there are quilters like you right down the block, or just across town? Are you surrounded by good-intentioned fam-ily and friends who Continued on Page 14
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All types of Masonry• liners • Woodstove
installations
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C. STRUNKTREE
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• Finishing & Repairs• Water Damage
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We hAuL it ALL!1 item or entire estateBeSt pRiCeS AROuND
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Call 484-241-1967
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Fashions For BridesContinued From
Page 10 weddings, the Bride’s gown may be in a stately white, ivory, or pastel tint. Her veil is usually long or full, and may double as the train. Long gloves are sometimes worn with a short sleeve dress. An elaborate bouquet, simple jewelry, and pale hosiery are also popular. At semi-formal wed-dings, the Bride may choose a long stately dress of white, ivory or delicate pastel tints. The headdress is often finger tip length, and the accessories are sim-ilar to those worn in a very formal wedding. At informal wed-dings, a floor length or current fashionable length of white or delicate tints in sim-ple trainless style is sometimes chosen. The veil is usually short to elbow length. A sim-ple bouquet is often
selected. At very informal weddings, the Bride may wear a suit or street dress. A bridal hat or short veil may be used, with a simple corsage, white shoes, and gloves.
Flowers are used to add beauty and fra-grance to a wedding
Flowers
day. When choosing wedding flowers, take into account the size, architecture. and color schemes at the ceremo-ny and reception sites. Flowers at the ceremo-ny should establish a theme and direct the attention of the guests onto the Bride and Groom. Traditionally, wed-ding bouquets were made of strong herbs
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(such as thyme and garlic) to frighten away evil spirits, and to over-come the scent from some people who did not bathe very often. Today, flowers car-ried by the Bride and her Bridesmaids sho-uld continue the floral theme at the wedding ceremony. Good taste and seasons play an important role in the actual floral selections.
with the ceremony lo-cation in advance to learn if there are any video restrictions. De-termine in advance if the video producer you are considering to con-
tract will be using pro-fessional video equip-ment, or inexpensive cameras that are avail-able at department stores. Ask about the training of the actual
camera person and the video editor. Finally, inquire if they will be using bright lighting equipment that may affect the comfort of your guests.
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The Focus
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The Quilted CrowContinued From
Page 13just don’t get the work you put into that quilt you gave them? If you said yes to any of these questions, it might be time for you to join a quilt group. Quilting groups, also called guilds, are packed with people who are cut from the same cloth, sharing the same passion for fabric, sewing, col-or, and beauty. You’ll likely discover an ar-ray of aesthetics and
skill levels among the group, not to mention a veritable patchwork quilt of personalities! The common thread lies in the eagerness to share stories about quiltmaking. And we promise, this gang will understand all the hard work you put into a project!
The Quilted Crow413 Delaware AvenuePalmerton, PA 18071
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The Monroe Coun-ty Conservation Dis-trict and members of the Stanley Becker family are pleased to announce applica-tions are now being accepted for the ninth annual Stanley Becker Memorial Scholarship This scholarship will be awarded to a grad-uating senior in Mon-roe County who is planning on attending college and majoring in an environmental field. The recipient will be presented the
Scholarships Available$500 scholarship at our annual dinner on Friday, April 8, 2016. To receive an applica-tion or for more infor-mation, please contact our office 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. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 11, 2016. For information on other programs we offer vis-it our website at mc-conservation.org.
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 Jan 17 and Sunday Jan 24. The Church serves portions of Monroe, Carbon, Lehigh and
Free CommunitySupper
Northampton Coun-ties. The suppers will be held in McCawley Hall, at the church. In addition we will be serving breakfast on Jan 16th from 8-10 am. and the church will provide lunch at 12:30 on Wednesday Jan 20. For more information
contact 610-681-6137.
Tell Them You Saw
it inThe Focus
at about 4 feet under-ground, the temperature of the earth stays the same all year long–about 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
“Feeder Fidelity”Program
Join Environmen-tal Educator Darryl Speicher on Satur-day, January 23 for a morning of banding birds at the feeders of Kettle Creek. This 2-hour program be-gins at 10am. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/children under 12. EE Center members FREE. To pre-register for the program, please call the E. E. Center at (570) 629-3061, Mon-day through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and most Satur-days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more infor-
mation on other pro-grams we offer visit our website at mccon-servation.org. Detour to Monroe County Conservation District Coming from areas North & West: Take Route 611 South and turn Right on Route 715 South (OR take I-80 East and get off at the Tannersville exit [Exit 299], and make a Left at end of ramp onto Route 715 South). Follow Route 715 South for 4 miles, and make a Left on Neola Road. Continue on Neola Road. for 2
miles, and turn Left on Running Valley Road Follow Running Val-ley Road for 3.1 miles. Kettle Creek will be on the Right. Coming from areas East: Take I-80 West and get off at Exit 304 (Snydersville) to follow Route 209 South towards Sny-dersville. Travel 3.8 miles on Route 209 South, and make a Right onto Beaver Val-
ley Road At the stop sign make a Left onto Business Route 209 South. Go almost 1 mile and make a Right onto Rimrock Dr. Go 0.3 miles and make a slight Left onto Mut-ton Hollow Road Fol-low Mutton Hollow Rd for 1.8 miles and make a Right at the ‘T’ onto Running Valley Road Travel .5 miles and Kettle Creek will be on the Right.
Miscellaneous
employment
V E n D o R s PA C E AVAIlABlE. inside & Out, Sat. & Sun., 9-5, Blakeslee Flea Mar-ket, Routes 115 & 940, Blakeslee. Clean, Se-cure, established. Call Quint 570-646-0943.BuyInG AnD sEll-InG firearms, gold, silver, coins, flatware, estate jewelry & war memorablilia. Bella Mia Jewels, 270 Learn Rd., tannersville, PA 18372. Call (570) 619-5599. tF
hElP WAntED. busy Contractor Looking for experienced Carpen-ter. Must be Motivated,
FoR sAlE. Brand new double hung window, w. 70 3/4 x h. 46 1/4, $75 or best offer. Al-brightsville. Call (646) 596-2251. 1/22
CAts FoR sAlE. newly spayed or neu-tered, rabie’s shot. $25 each, papers included. Call Kat (610) 381-3664. 1/29
Self Starter with Own tools & transportation. non-Smoker Preferred. only serious need Ap-ply. Call (570) 421-6330.
1779 North 9th St., Bartonsville, PA 18321570-424-6100
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“THe SereNGeTi ... wHere frieNDS MeeT fOr GreAT fOOD AND DriNk”
Happy Hour: Sunday thru Thursday 5 to 7 With beer and Wine Specials
all You Can Eat Benefit
8 a.m.-1 p.m.adults $8, Children
5-12 $5.00, Children under 5 Freeeggs, Ham, Sausage, Cream Dried Beef, pancakes,
Homefries, Toast, Coffee, Hot Tea, orange Juice, & Fruit
Schnecksville Fire Company4550 Old Packhouse Rd. & Rt. 309
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!
Flea MarketSuN., JaN. 17
8 a.M.-2 P.M.KITCHEN OPEN!
Pavilion Behind Fire HouseFree
admission
FOR INFO, CaLL 610-799-2782
Breakfast January 31
PROCEEDS FROM BREAKFAST WILL GO TO THE GRANTHAM FAMILy TO HELP COVER MEDICAL
ExPENSES
eSYC, 1140 e. Clair St., Allentown(off Hanover Ave., turn right on n. Maxwell St. 1/2 block)
Note - All proceeds from BINGO go to the ESyC youth recreation development programs and for the maintenance and upkeep of
ESyC facilities.
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SUNdAY AdmISSION $20/$25 PAPER
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taurus m85 2” 38 Spl 5 shot
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FULL SERvICE ARChERY PRO ShOPAuthorized mathews, mission, Elite & PSE dealer
2016 Winter League techno Hunt 10 Weeks
1st prize kansas Archery Hunt
Walther P22 Military $269.003.42 Barrel
remington 1911 r1S 45 ACp $639.00
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2003 gMC envoy, 4x4 . $24952001 pontiac Montana Mini Van ........................................ $8952001 Mazda Milinia, Loaded, 109k, At, Needs Supercharger .................. $8952001 toyota Corolla, 4 Cyl., At .............................. $8951999 Volvo S70, At, 5 Cyl., Leather, Loaded ............ $19952005 Saturn ion, Red . $14952001 Chevy Blazer, 4x4, At, 165k .................................... $10002000 Ford explorer, 4x4, At ......................................... $29951999 Jeep grand Cherokee, 4x4, At, Leather, Loaded ............................... $19952005 Chrysler town & Country, 7 pass., Moonroof, 142k ...................................... $9952006 Ford Fusion, 4 Cyl., 5 Spd. ................................. $19952005 Saturn ion, 4 Cyl., At .......................................... $14951999 pontiac Bonneville, 6 Cyl., At, Leather ............ $995
January everything
Must go!to Make Room
for New Vehivles Arriving
The Focus
10 A.M. COnTenTS COnSiST OF Rascal Scooter, furniture, antiques, 2005 dodge Grand Caravan, 113829 miles, Vin# 104GP24R55B157438, well maintained, garage kept, immaculate must see, plus more.TerMS: Cash - no Buyer’s Premium - Sales Tax on Vehicle only.perSOnAl prOperTy AuCTiOneer: john kintner AU1274L/Rob Reinhardt AU5161L 570-421-0949/570-856-4666.11 A.M. reAl eSTATe consists of neat and clean Ranch Style Home with basement and 2 car garage. House has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, hardwood floors, oil hot water baseboard heat, central air and generator, paved driveway. A neat and clean like new home. Tax Code: 12/9A/2/103.TerMS: $7,500 Bank Cashier’s Check (payable to jack Muehlhan Auctioneer escrow) at sale. Balance at settlement within 30 days. estate provides good insurable deed.inSpeCTiOnS: Monday, February 1st 5-7 p.m. Saturday, February 6th 10-12 noon.direCTiOnS: From Stroudsburg, PA take Route 611 to Village of Bartonsville turn right onto Bartonsville Ave. then right onto Laurel Lake Road then left onto Michelle to Mattioli Road. AuCTiOneer’S nOTe: First home bouer or retiree, a rare oppor-tunity to BUY a neat, like new ranch style home with garage. Ready to move in and can be bought for less than you think. Must be sold to settle estate. nothing like it on the market.SAle Ordered by: Estate of Louise DiLonardo.JACK mUEhLhAN AUCTIONEER
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Remember: You’re only going to pay one bid more than someone else was willing to pay.
ESTATE SETTLEmENT AUCTIONComplete Sellout - Real estate - Contents - Car
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - Rain, Snow or Shineon the premises
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1 Bedroom Apartmentimmediate OccupancyZEpHYr/EAgLE
ApArtmEntSLOCATIONS ARE AS
FOLLOWS:3150 Lehigh St., Whitehall
2 S. Front St., CoplayMust be 62 or older,
handicapped or disabledrEnt bASED on
inComE
monadnock Non-wovens, in mt. Pocono continues to expand and is hiring entry level production workers for 12 hour shifts, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. or
7 p.m.-7 a.m. the starting rate of pay is $9.15-$11.45/hr., plus a quarterly bonus.
we offer rapid promotion to suitable candidates and a full benefit package, including 401k which is
available to full time employees.knowledge of Quality Control, Basic math or any
mechanical ability is a plus!we’re looking for reliable help!!!!
Drug Free workplaceFill out applications in person monday-Friday
10 a.m.-3 p.m. or contact Debbie Law 570-839-9210
5110 Park Ct., mt. Pocono
LOCALLY OWNEd & OPERATEd SINCE 2001T-F: 9 A.m.-5 P.m., SAT.: 9 A.m.-2 P.m.
32 South main St., Bangor
610-599-2837
756 milford Rd., East Stroudsburg
570-421-5554Buying & Selling gold & Silver, Coins &
Currency, estate Jewelry, Antiques & Collectibles, & More
Bangorcoins
Collectibles, LLc&
nesquehoning School Apartments
located 5 minutes north of Jim Thorpe. Studio & 1 br
apartments - must be 55 years of age or disabled & income eligible. rent $465 & $585/
mo., inc. W/S/G & oil heat. Sec. dep. required. HUD (section 8)
accepted. Sm. pets ok. pet dep. required. Call 732-489-1149 Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Colonial Springs townhouses, Wind gap.
Garbage, Sewer. 1 BR starting at $610. 2 BR
Starting at $710. No Pets Allowed, Credit Check. (610) 863-4400 or
(610) 691-5591email: [email protected]
in STrOudSburg near high School completely remodeled 2 bdrm. plus
sewing room, 1 bath. new appliances, back porch,
fenced yard, full basement, new windows, 2nd floor new carpet. lr & dr hardwood
floors. $985.00 a month plus utilities. nO peTS.
references and credit check, One month rent and one month security to move
in immediately. Close to rt. 80 and new St. luke’s
hospital. Call 570-656-2659 to see.
real estate
personals
FoR lEAsE. 2nd floor office suite, 750 square feet, $505 per month. Call (570) 445-4571.
FoR REnt. 1 bed-room apartment, 2nd floor, heat included, Brodheadsville area, $800 per month, credit
FoR lEAsE. Office space in Wind Gap, approximately 450 sq. ft. Call (610) 759-4699.
FoR REnt. Office and stoRAGE sPACE FoR REnt. Bangor, PA. Cars or boats. Heated. Call (610) 759-4699.
FoR lEAsE - oFFICE/REtAIl. 750 SF plus adjacent storage unit in beautiful, modern eight unit strip mall. effort/Brodheadsville area. $675 month includes water, sewer, trash collection, building & grounds maintenance, high visibility, large parking field. Ground floor, end unit with front & rear entrances and signage. Available now.
sEnIoR sWF looking for senior SWM for companionship and to share interests. Phil-lipsburg or local area. Call (908) 454-5463. 1/22
REtIRED mAlE seek-ing retired female who likes dining out, mov-ies, dancing and quiet evenings together. Le-high Valley area. Call (484) 560-4740. 1/15
FoR REnt. Marshalls C reek . Fu rn i shed room, separate full bath, utilities included, non-smoker, great lo-cation, lovely environ-ment, very clean, quiet, special for a student or bachelor, $450, needs to have car. Call for (570) 982-9323. 1/29
Call (610) 737-4645 or (610) 737-1469.
check and references required. Call (570) 992-2646.
rental space. $295 to $675 per month. Call (570) 445-4571 for more info.
Snakes do not have eyelids, so even when they’re asleep, they cannot close their eyes. They do have a protective layer of clear scales, called brille, over their eyes.
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