There will be a meeting for all businesses and groups that have acquired charters for the Slatington 150th birthday celebration at 7 p.m. on July 15 at the Vigilant Fire Company. If the charter administrator is unable to be present, it is essential that he or she sends a representative. All paperwork should be turned in at this time. If group photos have not been taken for the printed program, please call Jon Rinker to set up an appointment at 610-428-9862 or email at

rirtrosure@aol.com.If your group plans to participate in the parade, applications must be received by Larry Eckhert by July 14. His email is

mrcymbals@aol.com.The cutoff date for applications or registrations for Slatington's 150th Birthday Celebration Parade is July 14. Groups whose applications/registrations are received after July 14 will be assigned marching locations in the last division, based on the priority of application/registration receipt. Questions,concerns, requests andcompleted forms shouldbe addressed to Lawrence Eckhert at 4121 Friedens Road, Slatington, PA 18080. You may call him at484-661-6108 or email at

mrcymbals@aol.com.The Slatington 150th Birthday Committee is accepting more sponsorships for the sesquicentennial extravaganza scheduled for Aug. 9-16.Sponsorships are available ranging from under $100 to over $2,500. All groups and businessescontributing at a sponsorship level will receivecertificates acknowledging their support, a spot in the first division of the parade, if desired, and a copy of the sponsor'sbusiness card in the official 150th program. Business cards or letterhead for design use in the program book should be mailedto Cindy Hazzard, 3021 Welshtown Road, Slatington, PA 18080. Sponsorships may be purchased at the Sesquicentennial Store on Main Street, Bechtel'sPharmacy or Slatington Beverage.