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The Senior Choir will present their December 22nd Please Help Us Decorate the Sanctuary Following the Service! 924 Rt. 115, Saylorsburg, PA Cantata “Emmanuel God With Us” Sunday, Dec. 15 @ 10:15 December 24th Christmas Eve - The Nativity of Our Lord 4pm & 7:30pm Candlelight & Communion at 2 PM, 570-992-7311 stpetersum.webstarts.com 7:00 p.m. Special Prelude Music at Both Services Christmas Eve Service is @ 7 p.m. with Anthems, Carols, 5:30PM, & 7:30PM Worship Every Sunday 11 a.m. More than any oth- Sunday, December 29th “Lessons & Carols” Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 p.m. Candlelighting & Communion. Worship 9 am • Sunday School 10:15 am 610-253-3732 • www.arndtslutheran.org er holiday, Christmas For the celebrations center on HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH the traditions of our St. Luke’s TUES., DEC. 24TH CHRISTMAS EVE Christ UCC- Little Moore 696 Johnson Road, Nazareth PA 18064-8828 families and our heri- 4:00 p.m. Children’s Pageant With Holy HOUSE ON THE ROCK 913 S. 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From the softly TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M. 610-681-4412 7:00 p.m. • Worship Services Are at 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Sun., Dec. 23 Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service Christmas Concoction Family Event glowing lantern light CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP & CANDLELIGHT SERVICE • Christmas Eve Services Tues., Dec. 24 - 1:30 p.m., With God’s House Band Wednesday, Dec. 18 & Monday Dec. 23 at CATERING OPTIONS to complimentary hot Family Christmas 7:00 p.m. Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Traditional Service PASTOR RICK EDMUND 6:30 p.m. Party Subs: 3-Foot or 6-Foot Hoagies Made to Order chocolate and cookies, 610-837-0935 Candlelight Service 10:00 p.m. ALL WELCOME See www.jerusalemucc.com Christmas Eve Service - Tuesday, Old Time Christmas December 24 at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., & 3-Foot: feeds 15-25 6-Foot: feeds 30-45 is sure to become a 11 p.m. Hoagie and Wrap Trays Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church 915 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH favorite holiday pas- Blue Mountain Community Church 570-421-0750 • www.stroudsburgwesleyan.org 139 CRAIG’S MEADOW RD., EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 570-223-9522 Christmas Masses: Tues., Dec. 24th: 500 Church Drive, (Trachsville) Palmerton 610-681-5200 Benefits Lutheran Domestic Relief and Organ Fund Hoagie trays - 12” rolls cut into 3 pieces. Wrap trays - one-size wraps cut in half. time for many years to December 8 Christmas Festival (After Worship Service) SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES come. 4:00pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm, Food • Fun • Fellowship Meat and Cheese Trays Gather around a Wed., Dec. 25th: 11:00am December 24 Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. 8:45 & 10:30 AM COVENANT UNITED Made to order with 3 types of meat and 3 types of cheese - serves 25 people. 25 Oak Street • Palmerton, PA 18071 bonfire while you wait 1402 ROUTE 209, BRODHEADSVILLE, PA Normal Sunday Services Are at 10:15 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Rolls can be added on. for your visit to the 610-681-6137 9 a.m. Sunday School www.bmcc.cc 610-826-8402 2715 Mountain View Drive, Bath, PA 18014 Special Event Catering Menu 1800s to begin. Guides 610-837-7517 Pastor Michael Netznik in period clothing will Salads Garden, Caesar, Dutch Potato, Dutch Macaroni, Red Skin Potato, Nazareth Moravian Church Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church Please join us this Christmas Season for: CHRISTMAS EVE lead guests on their 4 S. Main St. (on the square), Nazareth, PA 18064 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, PA 18103 Dec. 15 - 4pm-5:30pm Free Community Meal Coleslaw, Pasta Salad Dec. 24th - 7pm - Nine Lessons & Carols WORSHIP journey into the past 610-759-3163 Rev. Donald Brown, Pastor • 610-797-4242 Soup - Seasonal soup upon request. beginning with this SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:45 AM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Christmas Eve Lovefeast & Holy Communion Dec. 24 1 p.m. Greenbriar “Do All Entrees year’s Victorian skit. Candlelight Services CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Ackermanville United Methodist Church the Good You Can” Glimpse an 1890s 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM 1410 Ackermanville Road • Bangor, PA • 610-588-7818 BBQ: Pork, Beef, or Chicken Shredded in Sauce or Both With or Without Rolls Christmas as the fam- 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS EVE 3:00 PM AND 7:30 PM email - [email protected] • www.ackermanvilleumc.org Dec. 24 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Covenant Meatballs in Marinara: With or Without Rolls ily reminiscences and “Walk Humbly With God” Swedish Meatballs, Sausage and Peppers in Marinara: With or Without Rolls makes new makes hol- ABUNDANT LIFE NORTHWEST Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ~ Roseto Marinated Italian Chicken Breast, Chicken Marsala, Ham Slices iday memories. Before 220 Main St., Johnsonburg, NJ 07825 Christmas Eve Services 560 N. 6th St., Bangor, PA Ph. #610-588-2183 you leave take a peek 973-216-7671 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES: 4pm, 5:30pm, 10pm BETHANY WESLEYAN CHURCH Sliced Beef Roast, Seasoned and Baked Tilapia, Baked Haddock 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES: 8am, 10am at their Christmas Services: Sun. 10 a.m./Wed. 7 p.m. CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICES Chicken With Vodka Sauce: Choice of Pasta or Spaghetti Putz, a homemade NEW YEAR’S EVE MASS: 5:00pm McMichaels United Methodist Church NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS: 8am Dec. 24|4:30PM|Palmerton Pasta Alfredo: Choice of Pasta or Spaghetti nativity and village Christmas Eve 5 p.m. 104 White Church Rd., McMichaels, PA 18353 Rev. Joseph Kiaieta Kanimea, MCS, Pastor alwcnw.com • Facebook Abundant Life NW Dec. 24|4 & 6:30PM|Cherryville Hot Sides scene that was a cus- 570-629-1136 Rev. Franklin Dass., MSC, Associate Pastor tom the Moravians be- Candlelight Service in the Park Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Seasoned Rice, Filling, Macaroni & Cheese, gan and was soon en- Dec. 22|4:30PM|Lehighton Band Shell Cabbage & Noodles, Roasted Potatoes, Corn, Glazed Carrots, Green Beans ST. THOMAS UNITED CHURCH New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church thusiastically adopted Sacred Heart of Parish 117 Washington St., Bath, PA OF CHRIST 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli, Pa 18066 | Cherryville by the Pennsylvania 610-298-2710 • [email protected] • www.nlelc.com FESTIVAL OF TREES / CHERRYVILLE 902 E. Macada Rd., , PA 18017 Nov 30, 28PM | Dec 1, 126PM Germans. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS - 4PM & 7PM 610-868-9167 Dec. 8, 15 & 22 – services at 8:00 a.m. and DECEMBER 7, 2-8PM Contact Us For Special Event Packages Available! CHRISTMAS DAY MASS - MIDNIGHT, 10:15 a.m. Dec 7, 28PM | Dec 8, 126PM Afterwards it’s on DECEMBER 8, 12-6PM 9:30AM & 11AM Join us at 7 p.m. Our Christmas Eve Plastic ware available upon request. Old Time Christmas Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at BETHANYWES.ORG/CHRISTMAS FATHER CHRISTOPHER S. BUTERA Candlelight & Communion Service 3:00, 7:00, and 11:00 p.m. BETHANYWES.ORG/CHRISTMAS Let us know of specific looks or colors you might need to make your event pop! Continue on Page 7 Page 8 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • www.focuscommunitynewspaper.com • Friday, December 6, 2019 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • www.focuscommunitynewspaper.com • Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 9 Old Time Christmas Christmas season. He Building for compli- Gift Shop which is unique gifts at reason- um. cover it at this very Old Time Christmas For more informa- sion of the farm mu- ed 3 ½ miles south of Andrew’s Episcopal town, PA; More info org. Proceeds benefit Continued from is the one who real- mentary refreshments stocked with heritage able prices. Those looking for a special event. Continued from tion contact Quiet Val- seum and its educa- Stroudsburg, Pa. off of Church, 1900 Penn- 610-865-3603 or www. church ministries. Page 7 ly knows if you were which adds a final fes- crafts handmade by All funds raised sup- truly meaningful way Old Time Christmas Page 8 ley at 570-992-6161, tional programming. Business Route 209. sylvania Ave., Allen- standrewsbethlehem. Pennsylvania German naughty or nice. tive touch to the visit. Quiet Valley artisans. port the mission of the to start their Christ- Old Time Christmas is held annually the [email protected], Quiet Valley is locat- character who made The final stop is in As you leave be sure It is the place to find non-profit farm muse- mas season will dis- Continue on Page 9 first two full week- or consult the website his rounds during the the Engel Education to stop in the Holiday ends of December. at www.quietvalley. Christmas Cookies SALE GET ALL THE DISCOUNTS Admission is $10 for org. Quiet Valley Liv- YOU DESERVE. Jake’s Gun Shop adults and $5 for chil- ing Historical Farm is Saturday, December 14 • 9am-11am 235 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064 & Bake Sale FREE Discount dren ages 3-12, with a 501(c)(3) non-profit, or until sold out 610-759-7208 those under three ad- educational corpora- Saturday, December 14th , 9am-Noon, St. ® HOURS: Tues. 12-2, Wed., Thurs., Fri. 12-4, Choose Your Own Assortment Double Check . mitted free. You will tion dedicated to the It’s a quick and easy way to make Sat. & Sun. 9-12 Deb’s Special Treasures Large Variety of Homemade Treats sure you’re saving all you can. be outside part of the preservation and pre- TM time so remember to sentation of 19th cen- Get to a Better State RETIREMENT SALE GOING 29th Annual Old Time Christmas CALL ME TODAY. dress warmly. No pets tury agricultural his- Specializing In $10.00 per lb. Debbie Pettinari, Agent ON NOW! or smoking please. tory. All monies raised Custom Wood 29thDecember Annual 7, 8Old and DecemberTime Christmas 14, 15 Bus. 610-881-4433 106 S. Broadway, Wind Gap, PA 18091 Day of Sale 610-262-9517 (After 47 Years) Group of 12 or more help support the mis- [email protected] Work You Can Be December 7, 8 and December 14, 15 with reservations, re- Enjoy ChristmasEnjoy in the Christmas 1800s State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity WELL ESTABLISHED GUN Proud Of! 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Last one at 7:00pm Concert Series Dec. 14 for a Tours go out every 15 minutes church groups and dressedGuides inLast period dressedone atclothing 7:00pm in period lead Catering Event large families that clothing lead you by lantern you byclothingGuides lantern lead dressed light you through inby period lantern the Christmas want to go togeth- 610-881-4261 light through the farm. er. It takes about an farm.clothing Storytelling,light throughlead you Christmas the by farm. lantern Sat., Dec. 7, 2019, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 S. Broadway Storytelling,light through Christmas the farm. Putz, 21 Race St., Jim Thorpe, PA hour and a half to two Wind Gap, PA Merry Christmas & Happy Putz, LiveLive Nativity, Caroling, Concert at 3:00 p.m. hours to see all of Old Hours: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Storytelling, Christmas Putz, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019, St. John’s Lutheran Church Time Christmas. 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New Patients Stroudsburg Brodheadsville Welcome 585 Main Street • 570-421-7950 1420 Route 209 • 570-992-3865 Most Insurances Accepted Page 10 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • www.focuscommunitynewspaper.com • Friday, December 6, 2019 FOCUS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER • www.focuscommunitynewspaper.com • Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 11 tertainment. For infor- society campus, 6600 Information, govwolf. Christmas dessert buf- Bath, Pa. 18014 or call Gov. Wolf from small backyard 1900, represents the Gov. Wolf Historical mation, go to govwolf. Jacksonville Road, org. fet after the concert. 610-837-9015. Continued from Christmas Bird Count bird feeding stations longest running data org or call 610-837- Bath. On campus Christmas candle- Tickets, $15, two for New Year’s Eve Page 10 Monroe County Each winter, birders to large marshes, for- set of bird popula- Society Dec. Activities 9015 or 610-905-0007. during the tour, free light concert, 7 p.m., $25. Send check to the Gov. Wolf celebration, 8:30 p.m.- Conservation Dis- select one day to count ested areas, and the tions. On Sunday, Calendar listings family history day Governor Wolf His- society, P.O. Box 134, Continue on Page 11 12:30 a.m., Governor trict’s Kettle Creek all of the resident spe- Cranberry Bog. The Christmas Bird Count door. December will be Christmas House featuring exhibits, torical Society, 6600 Wolf Historical Soci- Environmental Edu- cies in Monroe County. program, begun in Continue on Page 19 A first for the so- a busy month on the Tour, Governor Wolf craft demonstrations, Jacksonville Road, ety, 6600 Jacksonville cation Center and Po- The county is divided ciety this year will Governor Wolf His- Historical Society, activities and more. Bath. Mt. Laurel Brass, Road, Bath. Music cono Avian Research into areas, called count be a New Year’s Eve Female Bladder Problems? torical Society cam- featuring 10 historic for dancing by Pawn- Center­­­ Announces circles, which cover party, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 Incontinence? Urgency? pus, 6600 Jacksonville homes and buildings. shop Bound, light Christmas Bird Count the variety of habitats Road, Bath, begin- a.m. The band Pawn- Purchase tickets in ad- refreshments, BYOB. Frequency? Bladder Pain? shop Bound will Mt. Bethel ning with the annual vance at Snow Goose Snow date Jan. 4. $35 play, and there will Christmas House Tour Gallery, Bethlehem, Tell Them Hartzell’s for society members, John W. Spurlock, MD and free family history be refreshments, in- S. Seems Antiques or $40 non-members. Diner day Saturday, Dec. 7, cluding shrimp and Bath Drugstore, Bath, You Saw it in Auction Gallery, Inc. Reserve by sending Welcoming ROUTE 611, MT. BETHEL and continuing with mini-sandwiches, soft Kurt’s Cyclery, Naz- Would like to wish everyone check made out to Established a Christmas concert drinks, hats and noise- areth, or Miller’s Ace a Happy Holiday Season! Governor Wolf His- 570-897-6409 makers, or BYOB your The Sunday, Dec. 15, and a Hardware, Northamp- Focus 521 Richmond Road, Bangor, PA torical Society to John & New OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 610-588-5831 or Fax 610-588-6206 New Year’s Eve Party preferred beverage. ton, or for $5 more the Kortz, 1091 Copella The cost is $35 for so- www.hartzellsauction.com Patients Dec. 31. day of the tour on the Road, Bath 18014. In- Open Christmas Day The house tour, ciety members, $40 for formation, govwolf. “We Now Offer Pap KITCHEN 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. featuring 10 histor- non-members, with at- HAPPY HOLIDAYS org. Smears & Routine ic homes and build- tendance limited to 60 OPEN & Thanks for Your Continued Support! Gynecology Services” ings decorated for guests. BINGO GAME The anemometer is used Regular the holidays, runs 10 To reserve, send a to measure the force, ve- 433 E. BROAD STREET MT. BETHELRepresenting Stewart TitleABSTRACT Guaranty Co. a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets, check payable to The SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 locity or pressure of the Offering complete title insurance service to BETHLEHEM Breakfast Menu $25 in advance, are Governor Wolf His- wind. Northampton County Our “G” Ball up to $2,000 610-868-5780 available at the Snow torical Society to John DOORS OPEN AT 4:00PM Private Practice Of Urogynecology Goose Gallery, Main Kortz, 1090 Copella • FAST, ACCURATE CLOSINGS • SATURDAY CLOSINGS Open New Year’s GAMES STARTS 6:30PM Conversative And Minimally Invasive Surgery Treatment Street, Bethlehem, Road, Bath 18014. AVAILABLE BY REQUEST • NOTARY SERVICES • FREE FAXING Friends OF BUSINESS RELATED DOCUMENTS DO YOU FEEL LUCKY? For Female Urinary Incontinence And Prolapse S. Seems Antiques, In case of inclement Don’t Let 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Chestnut Street, Bath, weather, the party will 3013 North Delaware Drive, Mount Bethel, PA DIAMOND FIRE COMPANY ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE U.S. TO BE Call Friends BOARD CERTIFIED IN UROGYNECOLOGY Kurt’s Cyclery, Route be held Saturday, Jan. Susan McKean 570-897-9047 110 Main Street • Walnutport, PA 18088 • FMI 610-767-8476 Pork & Sauerkraut 248, Nazareth, Bath 4, same time, same en- • For All Your Title Insurance Needs • Drive Drunk Drug, Walnut Street, Bath, and Miller’s Ace One Ten Tavern Hardware, Route 329, 110 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071 Northampton. FULL SERVICE ARCHERY PRO SHOP 610-826-3333 Tickets can be pur- Authorized Mathews, Mission, Elite & PSE Dealer chased on the Gover- nor Wolf campus for New Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Must Bring Coupon Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. Closed $30 the day of the tour. Beginning 9 a.m. the GET 10% OFF day of the tour, there HOYT KLASH BOW PACKAGE will be a free fami- Draw 18 to 29 YOUR ORDER ly history day on the Expires 12/20/19 campus, with the Draw Weight 15 to 70 101 HARRITY RD., LEHIGHTON • 610-377-1819 • WWW.PJSPUB.COM (Excludes alcohol & specials) theme, “Artistic Dates and Documents.” $ 00 There will be an ex- 439 at Platz’s tensive exhibit of early FREEDOM ORDANCE FX9 RIFLE Give The Gift of Flight This Christmas indentures, samplers, local coverlets, tauf- 9MM 16 S BARREL sheins, frakturs and family bibles, as well 33RD With A Gift Certificate From as Colonial demon- $ 00 strators, a working 639 blacksmith, a display MOYER AVIATION INC. of long rifles from lo- GIFT CERTIFICATES cal makers, quality GLOCK 43 WITH AM crafts, food for sale at GLO SIGHT Air Tours a gourmet café, and a AVAILABLE sale of fresh holiday $ 00 PATIO IS OPEN! MOYER AVIATION INC. wreaths. Edward 505 *$99DelawareDISCOVERYFLIGHT LESSON Water Quinter will translate WEEKLY SPECIALS - MONDAY THRU THURSDAY *AIRPLANE RIDES &TOURS old German birth cer- *PILOTSUPPLIES tificates or documents WINCHESTER XPR HUNTON 350 MONDAY: BURGERS $6.50, TUESDAY: HALF PRICE WINGS CALL 570-839-7161 POCONOGapMOUNTAINS &AIRPOR MoreT for visitors who bring WEDNESDAY: CHICKEN PARM DINNER $9.99 MT POCONO,PA them along. LEGEND BRONZE TT STRATA WWW.MOYERAVIATION.COM On Dec. 15, 7 p.m. CAMO SYN THURSDAY: 8OZ PRIME RIB $11.99 there will be a Christ- $ 00 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - EVERYDAY 11:30-6:00 Flight Lessons for a Career, Business mas candlelight con- & Pleasure • $99 Discovery Flight cert in the Wolf Acad- 499 Gift Certificates HORN’S OUTDOOR, INC. emy on the society CHERRY VALLEY 1169 MT. BETHEL HWY. MT. BETHEL, PA 18343 POCONO MTS. AIRPORT campus, featuring the LAYAWAY TAXIDERMY Available for Holiday MT. POCONO, PA • 570-839-7161 Mt. 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Some highlights the Silent Night Putz members. age Tent, Free Admis- Special Markdowns Continue on Page 20 cono Avian research of this year’s market display, student mu- The third oldest his- Center for this event. include: alpaca appar- sic performances, and torical society in Penn- 572 NAZARETH DRIVE BATH, PA 18014 All birders will be as- el and toys, beautiful- student Colonial Day sylvania, the Moravi- 610-759-4272 signed segments of ly handcrafted serving presentations in the an Historical Society Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., the count circle, and boards and bowls, Museum. Visitors will is a not-for-profit -or Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Closed Mon. you may be teamed glass blown vases, also find special mark- ganization that shares up with other birders jewelry, and more. downs in the museum over 500 years of fasci- Italian Family Restaurant Catering for Your to cover your area of In addition to the gift shop. nating Moravian con- Spend time with your relatives the county. At the end artisan market, the The Moravian tributions to world- Holiday Dinners of the day (5 pm), we Moravian Histori- Historical Society’s wide culture through this year! Let us do the cooking! (Christmas) will meet for the Tally cal Society will offer Whitefield House Mu- educational programs ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS MEAL BY DEC. 20 Rally, warm beverag- a food and beverage seum is open to the for students, guided GET 15% OFF BILL es and pizza. 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AnnualTree Sale ROOFING Continued from For information Annual Seedling Tree Continued from Page 19 about other Christmas Page 20 Performance by the in Nazareth events And Fruit Tree Sale River Apple, Pioneer ROOFING BY Nazareth High School happening through- Mac Apple, Golden Certitude: Be The Northampton fairs, trips, the annual Absolutely String Ensemble 1:00 out the town, please County 4-H program achievement banquet Delicious Apple, Pink & 3:00 PM: Historic visit: www.danscam- Lady Apple, Alber- Certain is once again sponsor- and other club activi- Residential and Walking Tours 1:30 era.com/about-us/ ing the annual seed- ties. marie Pippin Apple, PM: Student Colonial cin/ Crown Empire Ap- Commercial ling tree and fruit tree Fruit trees available Financing Available Project Presentations Follow Us On Social sale. 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Main Street HVAC We Install Siding & Shingles, Stroudsburg PA 18360 Shumard Oak, Paw- CHIMNEY Phone: 610-972-6770 PA #136846 • Insured Chimney Repair & Much More Paw, Swamp Oak, johndoorgarage.com Colorworks OWNER ON EVERY JOB 10:00am - 4:00pm NEW YEAR’S EVE DOUBLE BINGO GAME SERVICE Fax: 610-863-0311 Painting All Work Guaranteed American Redbud, Residential & Commercial Craftfest & Bake Sale TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2019 ROLL OFF 484-553-6425 Pressure Washing Fully Insured & Licensed Gray Dogwood, Kou- CONTAINER SERVICE Cresco, PA PA140484 90+ crafters/vendors/ Platters Served 4-6:30 p.m.• Game Starts 7 p.m. Proudly serving CALL ABOUT OUR www.grroofingandsidinginc.com sa Flowering Dog- Demolition-Recycling 570-982-3345 food and more! $ parts of Carbon and SPECIALS Package Deals: 50.00 in Advance (includes both sessions & meals) Free Estimates - Fully Insured 1:00pm – 10:00pm wood, Butternut Wal- D.E.P. Approved GENERATOR Schuylkill counties 2 Free Package Deals Every Saturday Night for 2020 Contact Andrew Jones, 570-242-7894 Musicfest nut, Hackberry and ALL DAY RUBBISH Tickets Needed for Reserved Seats • Refreshments Between GRAPEVINE ANTIQUES Account Manager Showcasing the in- Persimmon. DISPOSAL Games ($55 Day of Event) THE DEADLINE Construction If you depend on it, strumental and 24 Hr. Emergency Service 12 MONTH PAVING FOR ALL TREE OR- DRYWALL depend on us. Hank’s Disposal Service choral talents of our For More Information, Call 610-767-8476 & CRAFT MALL 30 Yrs. Experience 0% FINANCING 1 Item or Entire House Licensed and Insured Sales | Service DERS IS MARCH 1, Plus other low financing • PAVING • DRIVEWAYS Attic full? students grades 6-12 Chimney Sweeps No Job Too Small Maintenance | Rentals | 24/7 available DIAMOND FIRE COMPANY Where Yesterday & Today Come Together 2020. • SEAL COATING Backyard a mess? 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Adult FM ELECTRICAL JP Construction Christmas in Nazareth Stump Grinding & Seasonal volunteers staff the PCS & PLUMBING Vinyl Replacement Windows, Advertise Here in the Focus county or state at Graccedale Brodheadsville, PA 18322 Professional Concete Service Residential & Commercial Kim Cesare Bucket Truck Service Items program. Anyone in- Roofing, Decks, Vinyl Siding, 700 EAST MAIN ST. Employment Dec. 14 11am-4pm Basements, Steps, 24 HOUR SERVICE Business Directory & Receive FULLY INSURED & FREE Basement Finishing, PEN ARGYL ♦ Wireless internet access(Arcada) terested in obtaining Patios, Garages, Well Pumps & Grinders Seamless Gutters 2 Weeks Free. For More Info. 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Please call 732-887-1799 or stop in to 519 south with me and Lincoln Manor Apartments the-farm-dec--7/12904 Pennsylvania Ave., Bangor to fill out an application. Carbon County. Must Heated. Call (610) AnnualTree Sale Extension Office. Craftsmen will be on house as you walk Miscellaneous Employment live on a yacht. Give have drivers license. 759-4699. One and TwoBRApartments plus Continued from Penn State is com- site to show guests through and find intri- Non smoker. I am very me a call, well talk. FOR LEASE. Office One BR Accessible Apartments Page 20 on the 4-H mitted to affirmative traditional crafts of cate silhouettes. In the HELP WANTED. Part secure in every copac- You might like what BUYING AND SELL- space in Wind Gap, Security Deposit, One Year Lease, program should con- action, equal opportu- the Pennsylvania Ger- schoolhouse, you can NOW HIRING! Time for customer ser- ity. Relaxed person- I have on my mind. 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No lationship, possibility MACHINE OPERATORS “CLIU is a service agency committed to helping children learn” Openings for our Manufacturing business in Bangor. PT/ CallCall oror write:write: LincolnLincoln ManorManor,,3 32020 Oak St., chel Yoder Art and presentations about Call (570) 619-5599. experience necessary. of starting a family. Christmas on the stunning displays of FT positions available for piece work production. Must be WaWalnutport,lnutport, PAPA 1818088,088, 610-767-9232610-767-9232 TDD 711 Ruth Williams will the late Rev. Clarence TF Call (610) 737-4645 to Call (609) 902-2839 Farm will be held work created by local reliable & dependable. Good work environment. Retirees have stunning stock- R. Rahn and catch two schedule appointment. Please leave Voice welcome to apply! 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