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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
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• 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
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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
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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)
[email protected]
Saturday & Evening Appointments Available
Our office is a debt relief agency
570-646-9721
Call for Hours or an Appointment
Certified by PA
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Military
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Armory March Promotion
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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)
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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.
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Tuesday Nights
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These one-of-a-kind
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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
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2 New Classes Added: African Samba & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Yoga • Pilates • Tabata • Zumba • Cycle
Core Training • Boot Camp
[email protected] • 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.
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“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: [email protected]
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
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Ba
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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
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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
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected].
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?
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(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
[email protected]
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. Covalt, Ed.D Masters Psychology;
Doctoral Educational Psychology
30+ Years Experience Teaching, Education, Psychology
& Metaphysical Courses
447 Blue Valley Drive on Rt. 512
(Next to Visiting Nurses) Bangor, PA 18013
610-703-2341
www.suesmassage.us
Purchase a New or
Used Handgun &
Receive a
free Box of
Ammunition
(Expires March 6, 2015)
FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Page 7
Hot Tips For Cold
Weather Well-Being
(NAPSI)—You may
give a warm welcome
to these ideas from
the experts at Shriners
Hospitals for Children—their mission to
improve lives of children includes helping
to keep them safe—on
how to protect kids
when the weather is
cold and rough.
Always wear appropriate and proper-fitting protective gear,
including a helmet
when skiing, sledding, snowboarding
or playing hockey.
Wear
layers
of
close-fitting clothing;
keep scarves tucked
in.
Be aware of the potential for frostbite,
which can be associated with hypothermia
and require emergency medical care. 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
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All-You-Can-Eat
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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. The
technician will make
sure your system is
working properly and
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&
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As you heat your
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experts at the York
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• Perform regular
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Clean
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duct leaks, make sure
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package & must be purchased at
the front door.
Attendees must be 21 years of age.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tables close at 9:30 p.m.
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Tickets:
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STA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Home
&
inside
out
a comfortable indoor
temperature.
• Think about installing a programmable
thermostat.
Programming
your
thermostat to accommodate your family’s
time away from home
and sleeping schedule
will help to ensure
that your system is operating only when you
energy and save money, or to find a heating
and cooling contractor
near you, visit www.
york.com.
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Lower Energy Bills And
A Cozier Home This
Winter
(NAPSA)-With the
chill of winter settled
in across much of
the country, keeping
homes warm while
also maintaining manageable energy bills
is a major concern for
homeowners. Installing spray polyure-
thane foam (SPF) insulation may ease these
concerns.
SPF offers a continuous seal for your home
that in addition to providing a layer of insulation can help prevent
drafts and offers improved control of in-
into foam insulation
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and air sealant, which
keeps cold air out by
sealing cracks, seams
and joints. Because of
added insulation and
less heat loss due to
drafts and cracks, less
energy may be needed
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cold winter months.
Other benefits of
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(NAPSA)-To
stay
a step ahead of color trends, Minwax
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further facts on wood
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Dena, acclaimed designer and author of
“The Painted Home,”
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complete steps for fun
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Your Door Stylizer from ODL, a leading manufacturer of
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that offers a fun way
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mold and mildew formation.
• Sealing gaps with
SPF provides a barrier to the exterior and
helps keep pollen and
dust outside.
• SPF insulation in
walls and attics can
help minimize noise
by reducing both highand
low-frequency
noise.
It is always recommended to hire a
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when using SPF to
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exterior walls, attics,
crawl spaces and base-
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Yard Waste Drop Off Point
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Propane • Home Heating Oil • Kerosene
Garage Door Tune-Ups
Since 1982
door temperatures. It
is so effective because
PA 008735
Tips To Stay Warm
And Reduce Energy
Costs
Continued from
Page 7
at peak efficiency. As
a rule of thumb, heat
pumps and oil-fired
furnaces need annual
tune-ups, while gasfired equipment can
be serviced every other year.
• Consider replacing an older, inefficient furnace or heat
pump. A knowledgeable technician will
be able to recommend
a new, more efficient
replacement system,
such as ENERGY
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equipment that can
help save you money
on energy bills.
Efficiency is measured as annual fuel
utilization efficiency
(AFUE) for furnaces
and heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) for heat
pumps. The higher
the AFUE or HSPF, the
more efficient the unit
and the less energy it
requires to heat your
home.
• Adjust your thermostat. By lowering
it just a few degrees
in cooler temperatures, you can help
your heating system
work less to maintain
need it.
• Learn more. To
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Wind Gap/Easton
GUN SHOW
Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 2015
Plainfield Township Fire Company Hall
Billy’s Body
& Paint
If you are involved in an
accident, Your Bodyshop
Is Your Choice!
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at P
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$6.00
Admission
Buy
Sell
Trade
COUPON
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$ 00 OFF ADMISSION
With this coupon
on Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 2015
New &
Used
Food
Free
Parking
150 8-FT TABLES
Hunting Equipment • Handguns
Ammo • Rifles • Collectors Items
Shotguns • Knives
Show Hours:
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Contact eagle arms productions
PHONe: 610-393-3047
www.eagleshows.com
Weekly Specials - Monday thru Thursday
Monday - Burgers $6.50
Tuesday - Half Price Wings
Wednesday - Chicken Parm Dinner $9.99
Thursday - 8 oz. Prime Rib $11.99
Early Bird Dinner Specials - Every Day 11:30-6:00
101 Harrity Rd., Lehighton
610-377-1819
You choose
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your insurance
company, and
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Billy’s Body & Paint to repair your
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We Accept ALL
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Old Route 115 Near
Meixsell Valley Road,
Saylorsburg
LOVE that’s too easy isn’t
worth anything.
LOVE that’s cold and
demanding enslaves.
But what about a LOVE that
will accept you despite who
you are and lay its life down
for you to make you new?
Now that’s a love worth
pursuing.
God shows his love for us in that while
we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
(Romans 5.8)
Grace Covenant Church
Rescued through grace
Through grace shaped into the image of Christ
Sunday Worship at 1:00 p.m.
332 Kennedy Dr., Bangor
Join
HJP Park and O
Pastor Mark Shaeffer
www.PJsPub.com
570-992-0881
www.rescuedthroughgrace.org • 484-541-4144
Fantastic Pools, L.L.C.
by Sal
22 LR &
Sporting Goods 22 WMR
47 Indian Hill Rd. Lehighton, PA
AMMO
610-377-3779
Hours: M-F 9-8, Sat. 9-4, Sun. 9-2 in Stock
We Carry
Everything
for the Ice
Fisherman!
HJP Park Events
Free
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Designs for
your swimming
pleasure
Office: 908-788-1615 • 610-252-8006
Fax: 908-689-0543
www.fantasticpoolsllc.com • [email protected]
Free Opening/Closing
for First Year
(with installation of new pool)
Fully Insured Licensed
Contractor Specializing
in Inground Pools
* Liner Replacement * Repairs
* Construction * Installation
* Remodel
* Winter Covers
Openings
Owner Always on
Job Site
& Closings
Buck’s
• Gas, Electric & Propane Augers
• Sleds • Shelters • Tip Ups
• Rods • Jigs • Lures • Live Bait
Bows/Arrows
Repairs
Broadheads
Reloading
Crossbows
Trapping Supplies
Tree Stands
Rods/Reels
Blinds/Decoys
Line
Muzzle Loaders
Creels
Black Powder
Hip Boots/Waders
Firearms/Ammo
Flies
Scopes
Stringers
Clothing/Boots
Hooks
Scents
Vests
Bow/Crossbow
Terminal Tackle
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
YOGA
For GaMe
Thursdays
March
Day 6th,
Thursdays
Seniors
Get out
of
the house 1-4 p.m.
Every
Thursday
10-11 a.m.
Refreshments
Provided
Meet new pe
STEPPING
STONES
YOGAin the
HJP Activity
Room
(Adults of All Ages)
Municipal
Building
2162
Every Tuesdays
6-7 p.m.
Focuses on alignment in postures, basic breathing
Play
cards,
Dominos,
board
techniques
& guided
relaxation
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GAME F
Eating for Health
as You Age:
The Anti-Aging Diet Workshop
A series of workshops on how to slow aging, become healthier and
Game
Daysthrough diet & physical activity.
feel better
Led by Carolyn
Caruso, Certified Health Coach, B.S. 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 [email protected]
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
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Indoor
Flea
Market
Sun., March 1st
Free n
io
d
A miss
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Raw homemade
filling available
Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co.
2718 Mountain View Drive, Moore Twsp.
610-390-6806
Sponsored by The Exchange Club of Northampton, PA
Spring Craft Fair
Sunday, March 15th • 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Many Handcrafted Items & More
Over 60 Tables • Lunch Served
Call Rose at
610-502-1903 For
More Information
Northampton Memorial
Community Center
1601 Laubach Avenue, Northampton
Saturday, March 21, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Charter’s Banquet Facility at
Plainfield Township Vol. Fire Co.
Refreshments
Available
6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap, PA 18091
www.plainfieldfireco.com
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AA&
Pools
Now Open
Spring Specials
Features:
Kitchen Open
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday and 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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. Volunteer Fire Co.
2176 Route 715 • Reeders, PA
For more information, Call
June 570-460-1006 or Kenny 570-269-3202
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Pool Openings
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Chemicals, Filters, Pumps, Motors,
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Inground & Above Ground Pool Repairs
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The show is again
scheduled the same
weekend as the Heart
of the Valley Antique
Show in Bethlehem so
antique lovers can visit two shows just eight
miles apart.
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!
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570-443-7577 • [email protected]
Fantastic Pools, L.L.C. by Sal
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Office: 908-788-1615 • 610-252-8006
Fax: 908-689-0543
www.fantasticpoolsllc.com • [email protected]
Free Opening/Closing for First Year
(with installation of new pool)
Fully Insured Licensed Contractor Specializing
in Inground Pools
* Liner Replacement * Repairs * Construction
* Installation * Remodel * Winter Covers
Owner Always on Job Site
Openings
& Closings
3rd Annual Pampered Chef
- Longaberger Basket Bingo
& Vendor Shopping Event
Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2015
Time: Doors Open at 11, Starts at Noon
Sponsored by Klecknersville Rangers Vol. Fire Co.
2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath, PA
Bingo, 50/50, Tricky Tray, Large Raffle Items, Vendor
Shopping, Food/Drinks, Bake Sale, Door Prizes*
Pre-ordered tickets $20* each, $25 at the door
Call 484-764-8198 for More Details
www.facebook.com/humbleheartsforhope
Come Shop with Tastefully Simple, Noah’s Ark
Stuffed Animals, Mary Kay, Thirty One, Scentsy,
Laura Buskirk, Plastic Canvas & More
Support Our Troops!
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.
For Tickets: Call Nick at 610-767-6285
or Florence at 610-760-2455
Open 12 p.m.
Non-smoking
Bingo at 1:30 p.m.
Donation: $20
20 Games, 3 Double
For Tickets, Call Nick
Boards, 5 Extra
610-767-6285 or
Specials, Chinese
Florence 610-760-2455
Auction & Raffles
The average lead pencil will draw a line 35 miles long
or write approximately 50,000 English words.
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
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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.
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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. Wehr
Owner
844 Interchange Road
Lehighton, PA 18235
Phone 610-377-3956
1-866-708-6799
[email protected]
www.inhomereferrals.com
Ralph’s Appliance
Sales and Service
“Your Best Local Full Service Discounter”
150 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064
“Just off of Route 33 and 248”
610-759-5495
Featuring all these famous brands:
• Embroidery & Screen Printing
• Promotional Products
• Business Checks & Forms
• Business Stationary &
Envelopes
• Web Designs
2106 S. First Avenue
Whitehall, PA 18052
1-866-307-4309
610-443-1616
mobile 484-557-5213
fax 610-443-1617
toll-free
phone
Visit Our Website www.safeguardorder.com
Greenbrier Home Care
~ For The Help You Need In Your Home ~
Serving Monroe, Carbon, Northampton & Lehigh
Counties
140 North 2nd St., Stroudsburg
476-5616
For All Your Water Needs Call ...
Werner & Sons
Well Drilling
• Pump Installation and Service
• Water Filtration and Purification Systems
• Fully Insured
• Family Owned and Operated
Wayne Beers
Free Estimates
Easton, PA
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Phone:
610-258-5615
Pounding holes for over 30 Years!
USA Made
Mountain Mattress
Wholesale Beats All Sales!
407 Belvidere St.
Nazareth, PA
610-759-2650
Where Friends
Send Friends!
202 West Street
Wind Gap, PA
610-863-5429
Patricia A. Werner
Jane A Follweiler
F.D. Directors
Rt. 33 - 512 S - 5 Miles
610-746-0100
• Nick/Owner 484-547-4805
www.mymountainmattress.com
• Demolition
• Private Home
Cleanouts
• Foreclosure Removals
Yes We Can remove it
Best Prices Around
Serving PA & NJ
610-550-6270 • 484-547-6127
Licensed & Insured
Bank & In House
Financing Available
Moe Pagni’s
Cash Paid
For Cars,
Trucks &
SUVs
Regina Sharpe, M.Ed.
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: [email protected] 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
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can help increase activity and alleviate
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visit www.NaturVet.
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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. Building
For more information, contact Kristi Moore at
[email protected]
Jewelry Repair
(Done on Premise)
Watch Batteries
Installed
$
7.00 - $10.00
K & S Jewelers
Estalished Since 1983
West End Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville
610-681-GOLD
Monday-Friday 9:30-6, Saturday 9:30-4
Completely Remodeled Gorgeous Home
In An Exclusive Community With No Dues
East Stroudsburg, PA Area
Very Bright & Roomy, Large Home Features
5 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms
• All Updated Products Including: Wrought Iron Railings, Windows,
Paint, Granite, Designer Tile Floors in All Bathrooms & Refinished
Hardwood Floors Throughout the Rest of the House
• Home Features 3 Decks, an Eat-In Kitchen with New Granite
Countertops & Backsplashes
• Full Dining Room, Large Living Room with a Working Fireplace,
Office, Plus an Additional Large Space to be Used as Needed
• Master Bedroom Includes a Sitting Area, Large 10x8 Walk-In Closet,
Private Deck & Master Bath, which Includes a Full Shower, Jaccuzzi &
Private Bathroom Area with Dual Marble Vanity
For Sale By Owner
Call for an Appointment to View the Property
646-260-0845
FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015 Page 17
Automotive
FOR SALE. 02 Ford
F-150 Super Crew 4x4,
blue, good condition,
123K miles, running
boards, Rhino lining,
Alloy wheels, A/C,
cruise, tilt, 5 CD changer, weekend racks,
reduced $8000. Call
(570) 656-5152.
For Sale
89 Jag XJS
V12, 71k, Red,
Excel. Cond.
$
11,000 OBO
610-767-8680
FOR SALE. 1950
Ford 2 door sedan, 5.0
Mustang engine, 98%
done, C-6 automatic
transmission, asking
$10,500 or best offer.
Call (570) 992-4738.
Preparing
Your Car
For Rough
Weather
Ahead
(NAPSA)-Your car
can really take a beating from cold, wet
weather, so it makes
sense to take a few
precautions.
These tips can help
you prepare:
1. Take care of the
Dennis J. Roberti
484-239-3002
Invites all his friends
to stop by & test
drive the
ALL-NEW
SUBARU
IMPREZA
Cash for Unwanted
Cars - Trucks
Motorcycles
The Most
Fuel-Efficient
AWD Car
in America at
(Any Condition)
Staats Auto Sales
610-691-6153
*Impreza 2.0i CVT Models
Tell Them
You Saw it in
The
Focus
outside: Check essential safety components
such as your tires,
headlights and windshield wipers. Make
sure tires are inflated
to the correct pressure and have enough
tread, that your headlights are bright and
that your wipers are
in good working condition.
2. Make sure you
have the right tire: If
you do most of your
driving in moderate
climates,
all-season
tires are a good bet
for handling dry and
wet conditions equally and offering some
snow
performance.
For example, the MICHELIN Premier A/S
Ciocca Subaru
Formerly Becker Subaru
4611 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA
droberti@
cioccasubaru.com
Caruso’s
Auto
Sales, Inc.
Stroudsburg, PA
Visit Us At
www.carusosautosales.com
570-982-5444
1/2 Down
$
200/Month with
NO Interest,
NO Credit
36 MPG *
Experience Love That Lasts
tire with EverGrip
features an evolving tread design and
high-traction rubber
compound to deliver
exceptional levels of
wet grip, providing
enhanced safety even
as the tires wear down.
If, however, you’ll
be driving where the
temperatures are consistently below 44 degrees Fahrenheit, you
may want to consider
switching to winter
tires, such as the MICHELIN X-Ice Xi3, to
better manage ice and
snow.
3. Take care of the
inside: Test all the
Continued on Page 17
Buy Here
Pay Here
Caruso’s
Garage
On Site
PA State Inspection
Labor $50/hour
Need Parts?
Want Cash For
Your Old Car?
Cash Buyer For Your
Old Automotives
• Scrap Radiators
• Batteries • Alternators
• Starters • Converts
• Aluminum Wheels
Nationwide
Remarketing II
Formerly
Swiftwater
Used Auto Parts
Auto Recyclers
Keeping the Pocono’s Driving
570-243-8765
3111 Wiscasset Drive • Swiftwater, PA 18370
Preparing Your Car
For Rough Weather
Ahead
Continued from
Page 16
necessary equipment,
including your heater
and defroster. Check
and change, if necessary, all fluids, especially the antifreeze
and washer fluid. A
cold snap may also
be a time your battery
shows signs it needs
replacing. You can
get it checked, free,
at many auto parts
stores.
4. Have a winter-ready kit in the
trunk: Be sure you
New
Car
Trades
Wednesday at
5:30 p.m.
Doors Open 4 p.m.
Saturday at
10:30 a.m.
Doors Open 9:30 a.m.
Most Cars
Sold Under
$3500!!
500 Vehicles
Every Week!
No one under 16 admitted
know where your ice
scraper or snow brush
can be found. It’s not
a bad idea to have an
extra set of gloves in
the trunk, as well as
a shovel, ice melt and
jumper cables. Consider adding snow chains
to your kit. MICHELIN Easy Grip composite snow chains are
a lighter alternative
to traditional metal
chains, with fibers that
grip snow and steel
clips that are capable
Lehigh Valley
Public Auto
2
Auction
of digging into ice.
It’s also worth it to
get your tires and car
checked by a professional to make sure
everything is in working order. With a lit-
tle preparation, you
won’t get caught when
the weather turns.
Learn More
For other car and
tire tips, visit www.
MichelinMan.com.
(NAPSA)-RV owners should have their
propane system in_
spected annually by a
qualified service technician, advises Roy
Willis, president and
CEO of the Propane
Auto News
DRY
CREEK
Trailer Sales & Service
• Truck Accessories • Trailer
Inspections • Propane Refills
Enclosed
Utility
propane industry.
For more information, visit use propane.
com or gorving.com.
Tittle’s Used
Auto Parts
Towing & Roll Back Service
Junk & Wrecked
Cars Bought
Used Auto & Truck Parts
Used Engines & Transmissions
Batteries & Tires
Mt. Eaton Rd., Saylorsburg
570-992-6772
Free
Tax
return
When used to purchase a vehicle
Cargo Mate
Dump
Belmont
Car Hauler/
Equipment
Bring your last paycheck or W2!
File your taxes with us now and drive home with
the car you just purchased using all or a portion
of your tax return. We will finance the balance.
Re-Establish
Your Credit!
Big Auctions
Every Week!
Financing Available!
Repossesed Vehicles, New Car Trade Ins
& Donated Vehicles!
30 Day Temporary Tags Available.
610-435-5554
2 Mi. N. of Malls on Rte. 145
http://www.lehighvalleyautoauction.com
Education & Research
Council, an energy
check-off
program
dedicated to safety
and training for the
belmont,
Belmont,
Bri-Mar
Bri-Mar
Rt. 209, Sciota, PA
570-992-4738
www.drycreektrailersalesandservice.com
Ted’s Used Cars
1723 West Main St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 421-2170
www.tedsused.com
443 Auto Sales
2848 Blakeslee Blvd. • Lehighton
www.443AutoSalesLLC.com
570-386-0443
Saylorsburg Auto Sales
621 Route 115
Saylorsburg, PA 18353
(570) 992-3342
www.tedsused.com
100% Guaranteed
Credit Approval!
Serving the
Pocono Area
for 65 Years!
Home of the guaranteed Approval!
Cars Under $3,000
2013 Dodge Dart
2006 Toyota Sienna
2008 Cadillac DTS
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2009 Ford Focus
2002 Ford Explorer 4x4
2001 Mazda Millenia
2006 Ford Taurus
2006 Ford Freestar
1998 Ford Mustang
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
2006 Nissan Altima
2008 Mazda 3
2008 Acura TSX
2007 Hummer H3
2005 Nissan Armada
Serving NEPA & NJ
25 Yrs. Experience
No Mess Guaranteed
Chimney/Stove/
Furnace Service
Special $39.95
All Types of Masonry
• Liners • Woodstove
Installations
570-205-8473
Chimney
Service
• Chimney: Cleaning,
Repairs, Liners, Caps,
Prefabs & More
• Dryer Vents
Installed & Cleaned
Stoves, Inserts &
Fireplace Accessories
Available
Free
Estimates
Fully
Insured
1-866-PA-EVANS
610-826-5267 HIC#PA021208
Crawl
Space
Repair
570-730-1589
570-421-8960
PA 019070
Drywall
No Job Too Small
• Sheetrock Installation
• Finishing & Repairs
• Water Damage
• Pre Paint Prep, Etc.
35 Yrs. Exp.
Very Reasonable Rates
Call Tim 570-722-1501 Eves.
Electrical/
Plumbing
FM Electrical &
Plumbing
Residential
Commercial
Rentals
New Construction
Toll Free 844-277-3207
www.theunconventionalcleaning.com
Accepting Competitor’s Coupons
Construction
Erik’s
Quality
Construction
• Additions
• Renovations
• Home
Improvements
• Kitchen &
Bathroom
Remodeling
570-994-6616
PA 096444
30 Years Experience
Fully Insured - Free Estimates
Financing Available
PA 001111
610-863-4912
Home Repair
Fritz Home Repair
• Gutters • Roofing
• Siding • Basements
• Interior & Exterior Painting
• Other Carpentry
570-801-7195
Fully Insured HIC# PA051480
Junk Car
Removal
Tim’s Junk Car
$ Removal
We’ll Pay for Your
Junk Car
CA$H
570-350-0337
Masonry
570-994-0393
Keystone Construction
Senior Citizen Discounts
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Gutters
Your Complete Gutter Experts
Specializing in Seamless
Gutters, Gutter Cleaning With
Leaf Covers, Siding
Weekly
Bi-Weekly
Monthly
Vinyl Replacement Windows,
Roofing, Decks, Vinyl Siding,
Basement Finishing,
Seamless Gutters
Residential &
Commercial
24 Hour Service
E&E Seamless
Gutters, Inc.
Cleaning
JP Construction
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
Financing Available
570-629-2117
Brick, Block, Concrete,
Poured Concrete
Foundations, Stucco, Stone
& Retaining Walls, Tile
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
570-643-0393
www.keystonecontractor.com
PA #2411
Massage
Erin
Massage
Gutters
In Calls/Out Calls
Pocono Mt.
Seamless Gutters
7 Days A Week - 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Res./Comm. Gutter Systems
Cleaning & Gutter
Guard Specials
Shur Flo & Leaf Relief
Free Estimates • Insured
570-223-2500
poconomtseamlessgutters.com
Home
Improvements
Joseph Sellare, Inc.
Complete Home
Remodeling
Additions, Decks,
Doors, Windows,
Roofing, Kitchens &
Baths, Siding,
Sheetrock, Spackle,
Electric
Expert Plumbing
& Heating
570-421-6330
570-722-3640
Licensed & Insured
35+ Years Experience
PA #000648 NJ #13VH06578300
570-793-9596
Notary
Public
Kim Cesare
700 East Main St.
Pen Argyl
610-863-6262
Sunday Notary By Appointment
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-7, Sat. 8-6
Did You Know?
Painting
Gilbert
Painting
Interior &
Exterior
Jeff
570-269-9887
Plumbing/
Heating
610-791-5015 or 610-972-3073
www.rdheating.com
PA Lic. #0086056 - NJ Lic. 13VH0345
Pool
Services
Inground Pool Specialist
Openings to Closings and
Everything in Between
484-522-4500
Lehigh Valley &
Surrounding Areas
Residential
Roofing
570-236-7623
Lic #4026636
vintagepropainter.com
570-460-5077
Lic./Ins. Reg. Atty. Genrl.
Tree
Service
Widdoss
Roofing LLC
Free Estimates
Referred &
Preferred in
Monroe County
PA 058355
Hank’s Disposal Service
1 Item or Entire House
Attic full?
Backyard a mess?
Tripping over your boxes?
Need garage space?
You’re Not Alone!
Reasonable Rates
484-241-1967
Mahoning Valley Ambulance Building
902 Mill Rd., Lehighton, PA
Hosted by Carbon Builders
This fundraiser is in no way connected with the Longaberger Company!
Block Shoot/
Meat Raffle
The Focus
Miscellaneous
BUYING AND SELLING firearms, gold,
silver, coins, flatware,
estate jewelry & war
memorablilia. Bella Mia
Jewels, 270 Learn Rd.,
Tannersville, PA 18372.
Call (570) 619-5599.
TF
Video Games
Wanted
Nintendo, Sega & More
484-896-0470
610-730-8610
COLLECTOR buying
old guns, ammo, old
hunting licenses, traps,
old flint guns, swords,
knives and more. Cash
Paid. House Calls
Made FREE. Call (610)
417-0909.
4/17
Generators for Sale
Dealer Blowout
$
1500
8000 KW, GE Stand By
Propane or Natural Gas
Generators - 3 Left
Authorized Dealer
610-509-4296
CENTRAL BOILER
CLASSIC OUTDOOR
WOOD FURNACE.
No longer available
Open to
the Public
Tree
Service
Keiper’s
Tree Sevice
Stump
Grinding
Tree Cutting &
Removal and
Chipping of Branches
570-656-6066
Advertise Here in
The Focus
Business
Directory &
Receive 2 Weeks
Free
For more info call
Mon. to Thurs.
570-992-9300
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
$2 Each or 3 for $5
Includes Food & Beer
Questions 610-852-4051
Get all the discounts
you deserve.
FREE Discount
Double Check®.
It’s a quick and easy way to make
sure you’re saving all you can.
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there®.
Call Me Today.
Lucy W. Flinn CLU LUTCF, Agent
106 S. Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091
Bus. 610-863-5190 • Fax: 610-863-5140
[email protected]
Mar. 8, 2015
Open
To
Public
Raffles All Day
Open Membership for 2015
Fish Badges Available
Open
To
Public
For Sale
5.5+ Acres in Eldred Twp
with Cabin, Needs Work,
Creek, Excel. Hunting/
Fishing Property
$
49,000
610-767-8680
V E N D O R S PA C E
AVAILABLE. Inside &
Out, Sat. & Sun., 9-5,
Blakeslee Flea Market, Routes 115 & 940,
Blakeslee. Clean, Secure, established. Call
Quint 570-646-0943.
Real Estate
Colonial Springs
Townhouses, Wind Gap.
1, 2 & 3. Garbage, Sewer.
1 Bedroom $595.
2 Bedrooms $710. 3
Bedrooms $875. No Pets
Allowed, Credit Check. (610)
863-4400 or (610) 691-5591
FOR RENT. Stroud
Township. Clean 1 BR/
BA Expanded Mobile
Home with full basement on 1 acre. W/D,
efficient furnace, patio.
$750/month plus utilities. Call (732) 5468231.
3/6
FOR SALE. 2001 Mobile Home. Many new
improvements added
over past year. Parking
for 3 cars. $330/month
lot rent. Very well insulated, good on fuel. Interested Buyers Call
(516) 439-8593 for
price.
2/27
Cherry Hill Townhouses,
Nazareth. 2 Bedrooms
$795, Includes Water,
Garbage, Sewer. No
Pets Allowed, Credit
Check. (610) 863-4400
or (610) 691-5591
FOR RENT. Private
Office with Shared Reception Area for $295/
month, furnished, includes all utilities, WiFi,
in a three room office
suite with private entrance, large parking
field, in a fully-rented
strip mall at Carriage
House Square, 2785
Route 115, Effort, PA
18330. Call (843) 8080580 or (610) 7374645 for more information.
Saturday, March 7, 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.
Fisherman Night
Fri., Mar. 20 • 6-10 p.m.
Doors Open 5:30
Lake
Opens
Dinner Platter $3 w/Ticket (No Takeout) April 11
Blue Mt. Fish & Game Assoc.
4190 Wood Drive, Walnutport • FMI 610.767-8004
Employment
HELP WANTED. Busy
Contractor Looking for
Experienced Carpenter. Must be Motivated,
Self Starter with Own
Tools & Transportation. Non-Smoker Preferred. Only Serious
Need Apply. Call (570)
421-6330.
Personals
SENIOR WF homebody, enjoy local social events, animals,
some sports, music,
etc. Looking for older
senior, jeans guy. Possibly long term. Phillipsburg, NJ or local area.
Call (908) 454-5463.
3/20
Did You
Know?
(NAPSA)-Assessing
the total tax impact of
a business structure
is an important factor
for any entrepreneur
starting a business,
and
understanding
the variations between
the different options is
crucial in making the
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.
right decision. To learn
more about incorporation, visit ct.wolterskluwer.com.
Morocco’s religious
tolerance and moderation are now being
sought after by other African nations as
a means to promote
peaceful Islam and
counter extremism in
the region.
Navy SEAL Chief
Petty Officer Lance
Vaccaro gave his life
for his country. To
honor him, four fellow
SEALs launched the
cross-country Lance
Vaccaro
Memorial
Ride. Now you can
view that pilgrimage.
“Ride for Lance” is
available on iTunes
and DVD at Walmart.
P&J
COIN & GOLD EXCHANGE
Now Buying & Selling Used Firearms
Buying Your Old Gold,
Turn Your
Jewelry, Coins, Silver, Old Jewelry and
Pocket Watches, Etc... Coins into CASH!
Route 209 • Brodheadsville (across from Kost Tires)
570-402-1555
online Real Estate Auction
Nominal Opening Bid: $500
Albrightsville, PA
Land
1112 Beaver Road & 421 Lakota Ln.
219 & 227 Twin Lake Rd.
407 & 408 Mountain Rd.
Bidding Feb. 26 through Feb. 28
williamsauction.com
800.982.0425
Williams & Williams
PA Broker: Daniel Nelson Re Lic AB067374
Auctioneer: Williams & Williams Auc Lic AY001966
Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Co. Banquet Hall
2718 Mountain View Dr., Bath, Northampton Co., PA 18014
Full & Interesting Auction to Incl: Country & Other Furn, accessories, country collect., ant. bisque head doll,
banjo clock by Ingraham, B&H brass oil lamp, vint. c.iron elephant form cigarette roller, vint. c.metal football
players sculpture, bronze desk inkwell-Silver Crest, Native Amer. Pottery, hit & miss engs., ant. cabinetmaker’s workbench, ant. oak machinist’s tool box-Gerstner, quantity/Precision Machinist’s Tools; (2) Lionel train
sets, Columbia Twosome bicycle built for 2, pressed steel pedal airplane (AS IS), other toys, Jewelry, Coins,
(2) vint. aviation photos, quantity/sgd ptgs/prints * MUCH MORE. Terms: 13% Buyer’s Premium * CC Accptd
* 3% Discount w/Cash or Apprd Check * Details at www.auctionzip.com * Auctioneer #1888
Hahn Auction Company
610-837-7140 * AY000130-L
www.hahnauction.com
Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc.
Auctioneers & Appraisers
610-847-5432 * AY-000093-L
www.rhclintonauction.com
F
cus
Classified Ad
Form
Check One
Name
Block Shoot
Doors Open 11 a.m.
Shoot Signup 11:15 a.m. ($2.50)
on or about April 2015!
Call D&R Country
Designs today (610)
681-5756.
2/27
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.
The classified section of a newspaper is a potpourri of all kinds of advertising. No matter what you’re looking for - cars, real estate, furniture,
clothes, services or jobs - classified has it. Ad costs are inexpensive and the results are priceless.
0901126.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL
12 Gauge
Only
Nesquehoning
School Apartments
Public Auction
Sat., March 7th
Roofing
Roofing
$30 in Advance
For Tickets Call 610-379-1099
570-350-1316 - 570-977-8856
PA 83323
570-620-2784
Doors Open at 5 p.m. • Bingo Starts at 6 p.m.
Seasoned Firewood
610-297-1780
35 Yrs. Experience PA#079063
Saturday, April 11, 2015
525 Club Rd., Palmerton
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
J. Pontrelli
Roofing & Repairs
Powerwashing
Deck Stain
Featuring Longaberger Baskets, Pottery & Wrought Iron
Bowmanstown Rod &
Gun Club
#1 in Quality & Price
Rubbish
Disposal
Over 33 Years. Exp.
Trashremovalpa.com
The Pocono’s Residential
Roofing Specialist
Vintage Painting
Insured • Bonded • Free Estimates
1 Time P/U or
dumpster
Ridgeline
Roofing LLC
Painting
All Work Guaranteed
Free Touch Up Service
25 Off
$
Triple A Pool
Service LLC
Coach Purse® &
Longaberger®
Basket Bingo
Rubbish
Removal
R&D Heating
Serving PA & NJ
$95 Oil Burner/
$95 Chimney Cleaning
Heating • A/C • Plumbing
• Sewer & Drain Cleaning • Chimney
Sweeping • Well Pumps
• Remodeling • Home Repair
age group. With this
commitment to travel,
the timeshare industry is seeing a surge in
younger buyers.
***
Individuals, schools
and
organizations
across the country are
planning to hold over
10,000 events to promote school choice.
The goal is to shine a
spotlight on education
options for children.
To learn more, visit
www.schoolchoiceweek.com.
On matters of style, swim with the current; on matters
of principle, stand like a rock. How we spend our days
is of course how we spend our life.
-Annie Dillard
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
570-460-4859
• Int./Ext. Painting
• Wall Coverings
• Power Washing
• Deck Refinishing
(NAPSA)-There is
a program designed
to help children in
low-income
families get connected to
the Internet at home.
Called Internet Essentials, it costs $9.95 a
month. To learn more,
visit
www.InternetEssentials.com or call
1-855-846-8376.
***
According
to
a
survey by Expedia,
people 30 and under
take an average of 4.2
leisure trips a year,
more than any other
PA 065984
All Day
Construction
Crawl Space
Solutions
www.crawlspacerepair.org
Chimney
Service
Home
Improvements
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10¢ each additional word
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20¢ each additional word
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Personal Check
Money Order
EXPIRATION
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Cash
Signature
Phone (Required)
Cardholder’s
Address
3 DIGIT CODE
(on back of card)
US ON
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Page 18 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • Friday, February 27, 2015
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 Workplace
Fill out applications in person Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-3 p.m. or contact Debbie Law
570-839-9210
5110 Park Ct., Mt. Pocono
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New Location!
Across from the Stroud Mall & Next to Popeyes
Cash
For Gift
Cards
Cash
For Gold
Route 940, Mt. Pocono
Located in the K-Mart Plaza
570-839-0909
1155 N. 9th Street, Route 611, Stroudsburg
Across from Raymour and Flangigan
570-517-0800
Hours: 9am - 6pm Mon. - Fri. • 9am - 3pm Sat.
TAX
CHECKS
Full Line of Services
• 49¢ Money Orders • Western Union
• Check Free Bill Pay
• Check Cashing (Payroll, Insurance, Government)
guaranteed lowest rates
Rt. 940 K-Mart Plaza • Mt. Pocono, PA • (570) 895-1000
213 Skyline Drive • Eagle Valley Mall • East Stroudsburg • (570) 517-5550
1155 N. 9th St. • Stroudsburg, PA • (570) 424-7777
With 11 Convenient Locations to Serve You! • 1-(866) 907-0900