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Be Healthy, Be Well By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Welcome to our health and wellness issue. “Health and Wellness” – that’s a catchy little phrase, but what does it mean? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (illness).” WHO defines wellness as “the optimal state of health of individuals and groups,” and wellness is expressed as “a positive approach to living.” Achieving the “optimal state of health” as an 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088

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individual strikes me as an ongoing personal quest. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I am certainly not there yet. I feel like I’m trying every day to be honest with you, but I also feel that I need to become better at it – a long way to go. In this issue we are going to look at various things that can impact our personal sense of health and wellness. For instance, stress – something we all undoubtedly experience every day at least once. There actually are good types of stress, like the momentary stress of a big “surprise!” birthday moment, but generally stress is not our friend. In one of the articles in this issue we take a look at the kinds of physical and mental ailments stress can contribute to in “How Stress Affects Your Body.” Certainly the pandemic has, and continues to cause stress for almost everyone, but that situation has given rise to innovation in the form of telemedicine. Telemedicine was made for this moment when social distancing has become so important. It allows doctors and their patients to connect virtually for the majority of their routine appointments and interactions. Find out much more in “The Rise of Telemedicine.” Turning our attention to health and wellness Continued on page 4

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during the summer months, we have suggestions from everydayhealth.com on “Healthy Road Trip Snacks.” We also look at how you can stay hydrated in the summer months both with water and also foods that have high water content – there are quite a few. You’ll find lots of ideas and details in “Stay Healthy, Stay Hydrated!” Sadly, drowning is a leading cause of death for children. So we have gathered from redcross.org a range of information on water safety and allaround “water smarts.” Be sure and read “Summer Water Safety Tips” to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones this summer and actually throughout the year when playing in and around water. Finally, we have a profile on one of our local health and wellness partners, Bechtel’s Pharmacy in Slatington. Bechtel’s Pharmacy has been connected with our region’s community on many levels for a full sixty years. Find out more about this great local business in “Community Wellness Partner: Bechtel’s Pharmacy.” Enjoy the issue, be healthy, be well.

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Community Wellness Partner: Bechtel’s Pharmacy Since 1961, Bechtel’s Pharmacy has been serving the residents of Slatington, Walnutport, Lehigh, and Washington Townships as a pharmacy and more recently with expanded services, as a health and wellness partner. The company was founded after Joseph G. Bechtel, R.Ph., purchased the former Moyer’s Rexall Drug Store, located at 320 Main St. in Slatington, from Charlie Moyer. Ten years

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later, the store moved to its current location at 302 Main Street. Significant Community Involvement The business was built with excellent service, not just to its customers, but also to its community. Mr. Bechtel was an active member of the Slatington Chamber of Commerce, Northern Lehigh Jaycees, Rotary Club of Slatington, Lehigh Valley Pharmaceutical Association, and the Assumption B.V.M. Parish. He also served on the Slatington Borough Council. All these activities showed Mr. Bechtel’s commitment to his business, community, and profession. When his son Edward joined the business in 1983 as an additional pharmacist, Edward continued the family tradition for community and professional engagement. Edward has served his community as Committee Chairman for Boy Scout Troop 58 and president of the Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. He has served his profession as president of both the Lehigh Valley Pharmacists Association and the PA Pharmacist Association. He has served the citizens of the Commonwealth as a member the State Board of Pharmacy, acting as chairman for two years. Both Joe and Ed Bechtel have been honored by their profession with The Bowl of Hygeia Award for Community Service. They are also past Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce Spirit Award recipients. As Joe Bechtel prepared for retirement, another son, John, joined the business as its business manager, getting involved with the youth sports programs of the Northern Lehigh area. Known as Jack, he served as the Director of the NLYAA News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || AUGUST 5, 2021

Basketball program for ten years and coached baseball, soccer, and basketball. Jack has also served as treasurer of both the Northern Lehigh Chamber and the Slatington Library, and is a past president of the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. Community Health Partner The goal of Bechtel’s Pharmacy is to serve the health concerns of the local communities. Ed Bechtel believes that “Our prescription department is a destination. You are not only getting your medication, but you are also able to tap into the knowledge of our pharmacists.” At Bechtel’s Pharmacy, very much a basic community pharmacy, filling prescriptions has been the main driver over the years. In the past few years, the pharmacy has expanded its offerings to include adult vaccinations, a medicine synchronization plan, and compliance packaging, making it a true community health and wellness partner. Bechtel’s Pharmacy and the Bechtel family have always made a commitment to the community where they live and work. In recognition of that the community has responded with their trust and support for a full 60 years.

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How Stress Affects Your Body

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It’s one thing to feel occasional stress. But when you’re constantly under pressure and have no way to cope, your risk of developing serious illness climbs.

Chronic stress causes the release of the stress hormones cortisol, adrenaline and epinephrine that affect most areas of the body. Their presence can increase your risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and heart disease, as well as depression and anxiety. The good news about stress is that not all stress is bad. It’s also possible to manage stress by doing small things like deep breathing, taking a walk or meditating. The Stress Effect When you’re stressed, your heart rate goes up and so does your blood pressure. Most people can handle these kinds of physiological changes in stride. But even short-term stress can have a profound impact on your heart if it’s bad enough. Left unchecked, severe stress – the kind that continues for months or years – is more apt to lead Continued on page 18

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to serious illness. Here are a few key ways chronic stress can impact the body. Stress causes inflammation. Studies have shown that chronic stress is linked to increased inflammation in the body, which is thought to underlie many diseases and even pain. The good news is that stress management techniques such as meditation have been shown to have antiinflammatory effects in the body. Stress affects your digestive tract. The gastrointestinal tract is filled with nerve endings and immune cells, all of which are affected by stress hormones. As a result, stress can cause acid reflux as well as exacerbate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Stress messes with your immune system. A number of studies show that stress lowers immunity, which may be why you’re likely to come down with a cold after a crunch time at school or work.

Stress can muddle your brain. Even everyday kinds of stress can affect how the brain processes information. In research, experts have seen actual structural, functional, and connectivity-related brain changes in people who are under chronic stress, all of which can make it hard to focus or learn new things. Stress can make you feel crummy all over. Stress makes us more sensitive to pain, and it can also cause pain due to muscular tension. People who feel this overall effect of stress are also less likely to sleep well, which doesn’t help matters. Good sleep helps reboot the immune system and prevents depression, irritability, and exhaustion. While it’s difficult to link stress directly to a specific disease, it is known that stress does contribute to serious illness. Since stress makes you more likely to smoke, drink excessively, and eat in ways that cause obesity, it’s fair to say that there is a link between stress and disease. To combat your stress, try deep breathing, meditation and simple exercise, such as a good walk.

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The Rise of Telemedicine

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The meteoric rise of telemedicine is the health and wellness success story from 2020. As the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention and the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus leading to the COVID-19 pandemic, also led to the rapid adoption of telemedicine by both medical practitioners and patients. Telemedicine improves patient care through technology and in 2020 the telemedicine boom affected all parts of the healthcare system. Telemedicine allows the health industry to diagnose, advise and treat patients remotely. With a highly contagious disease infecting millions, people have been forced to stay home and telemedicine is the most prominent new tool to help doctors deliver their healthcare services. Veterans and Telemedicine As one example, data from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) illustrate how telemedicine has exploded during the pandemic. Figures from the VA show that telehealth video appointments using VA Video Connect increased 1,000 percent between February and May of 2020.

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VA Video Connect allows Veterans and their caregivers to quickly and easily meet with VA health care providers through live video on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet connection. This is especially helpful for Veterans who live far from their VA facility, have health conditions that make traveling to see a VA specialist difficult, lack the time to regularly attend in-person appointments or don’t require a hands-on physical examination. Additional Health-Monitoring Tools There are now nearly 500 additional in-home medical devices and wearables that allow medical providers continuous access to personal health data via telemedicine. These in-home medical devices capture biometric data from blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, heart rate monitors, connected scales, prescription compliance devices, pulse oximeters, sleep trackers and more. These new tools improve patient healthcare by continuously monitoring health data during a person’s daily life, not just at the point-in-time when they visit their doctor in the doctor’s office. AUGUST 5, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

As a result, medical providers have access to a more robust and comprehensive view of what’s happening in the patient’s life. When a point-in-time measurement is wanted, there’s a telemedicine remote-monitoring tool called MedWand that can be used to connect to a smartphone or tablet so physicians can remotely check vital signs and other health parameters. With those capabilities doctors can examine their patients anywhere over the Internet. In the end, technology will not replace the in-person doctor’s visit, but it will enhance the services the medical community can offer.

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Stay Healthy, Stay Hydrated! SOURCE: everydayhealth.com (edited)

Drinking plenty of water is one of the simplest ways to keep your body and mind working at their best. Drinking water offers many benefits, including carrying nutrients and oxygen through cells, aiding digestion, stabilizing the heartbeat and blood pressure, regulating body temperature and more. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy hydration habit. Keep water nearby throughout the day / You are more likely to drink enough water when it’s easily accessible to you. Keep a water bottle filled and nearby throughout the day. It will remind you to keep sipping! Infuse water with fruit for flavor and variety / If plain water doesn’t excite you, you can buy a naturally flavored water, or do it yourself with an infuser-style water bottle. Generally they have an insert to hold your choice of fruit and other ingredients. Lemon, cucumber, mint, and strawberries are all popular choices. Choose a water bottle that suits you / These days, your water bottle can do everything from tracking your water intake to syncing with your FitBit. Whether you prefer a flip-top or a straw, slim or wide, glass, plastic or aluminum, the possibilities are endless. Choosing a water bottle you like means you’re more likely to keep it close to hand. High Water Content Food Another way to hit your daily hydration goal is to eat foods that have high water content naturally. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are plenty of fruits and vegetables that are close to 100 percent water by weight. Incorporating these foods into your diet will give you both nutrients and a hydration boost. One thing to remember is that the fruit and vegetables will lose water if cooked, so it is best to eat them raw whenever possible. Here are just AUGUST 5, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

a few ideas for incorporating some of the most hydrating foods into your diet. Replace Chips with Cucumber Slices At 95 percent water, a cucumber is one of the most hydrating options available. Try using cucumbers in place of chips the next time you reach for the dip or hummus. Celery Ups Your Water Intake Celery is very hydrating. If celery sticks are too boring to eat on their own, try stuffing them with peanut butter or tuna salad. Continued on page 24

Summer Water Safety Tips

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Use Watermelon in a Salad Watermelon is high in water content and low in calories. This refreshing summertime fruit works well in many summer salads. Look for recipes online. Cantaloupe and Strawberries Cantaloupe is another hydrating melon that is also a decent source of potassium, which is important to hydration; it’s an electrolyte that helps the body balance its water content. Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C and are also 91% water, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Both are great in summer salads and desserts. Other Hydrating Options Iceberg Lettuce: Use in salads, as a sandwich wrap, or as the “bun” for your next burger. Tomatoes: No matter how you slice them, they have 94% water content. Bell Peppers: Diced they add crunch to salads and salsa, sliced they’re an alternative to chips.

Knowing what you’re doing and staying safe around water, especially during the summer recreation season is critically important. We visited redcross.org to gather some key water safety tips to share with you in this issue. After you read this article, please see the link to the full redcross.org article at the end of this story – it contains very valuable water safety information to keep you and your loved ones safe around water this summer season and throughout the year. Why Is Water Safety So Important? It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes you to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools and hot tubs, at the beach or in oceans, lakes, rivers and streams, bathtubs, and even buckets. NOTE: Drowning is a leading cause of death for children The Red Cross believes that by working together to improve water competency – which includes swimming skills, water smarts and helping others – water activities can be safer, and just as much fun. Achieving Water Safety Ensure every member of your family learns how to swim so they at least achieve skills of water competency: the ability to enter the water, get a breath, stay afloat, change position, swim a distance and then get out of the water safely. Employ layers of protection including barriers to prevent access to water, life jackets, and close supervision of children to prevent drowning. Know what to do in a water emergency – including how to help someone in trouble in the water safely, call for emergency help and CPR. What is Water Competency? Water competency is a way of improving water Continued on page 26

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safety for yourself and those around you through avoiding common dangers, developing fundamental water safety skills to make you safer in and around the water, and knowing how to prevent and respond to drowning emergencies. Water competency has 3 main components: water smarts, swimming skills and helping others. Water Smarts Take these sensible precautions when you’re around water (even if you’re not planning to swim): • Know your limitations, including physical fitness and medical conditions. • Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/ or water watchers present. • Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket appropriate for your weight and size and the water activity. Always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill. • Swim sober. • Understand the dangers of hyperventilation and hypoxic blackout. • Know how to call for help.

• Understand and adjust for the unique risks of the water environment you are in, such as: -River currents. -Ocean rip currents. -Water temperature. -Shallow or unclear water. -Underwater hazards, such as vegetation and animals. Swimming Skills Learn how to perform these 5 skills in every type of water environment that you may encounter (such as in home pools, oceans, lakes, rivers and streams): • Enter water that’s over your head, then return to the surface. • Float or tread water for at least 1 minute. • Turn over and turn around in the water. • Swim at least 25 yards. • Exit the water.

To learn much more about water safety, please take the time to read the complete Red Cross article here: https:// www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-foremergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety.html

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Healthy Road Trip Snacks SOURCE: everydayhealth.com (edited)

For your next road trip, ditch the potato chips and gummy bears, and instead consider these dietician-recommended options we found at everydayhealth.com: 1: Jerky / Dried meat with seasoning is a roadtrip favorite, but today you have more options than just beef jerky. You can also get turkey and salmon jerky, as well as mushroom and other plant-based jerky free of animal products. 2: Blueberries / In the summertime, blueberries are a smart choice for the road. One cup contains only about 85 calories and less than ½ gram of fat. Pack them in the cooler to keep them fresh for the long drive. 3: Snack-Sized Cheese / You can freeze these if you need them to last an entire day of travel, otherwise they’ll be fine for about two hours, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese is a great travel choice.

4: Fresh Veggie Strips / For a low-calorie nutritious snack, consider fresh sliced veggies like bell pepper strips, carrots, celery, and cucumbers. Red bell peppers, for one, are an excellent source of vitamin C. Stash them in a cooler so they stay cool and crisp. 5: Grapes / In addition to being a healthy snack, grapes travel well and are easy to pack. Wash and store them in a bag or covered container and they will be ready to eat. One caveat: If you’re packing snacks for small children, whole grapes can be a choking hazard, so you may want to either cut them into sections or choose something else. 6: Nuts / Nuts are nutrient dense, but they’re calorie dense as well, so keep an eye on serving sizes. For example, one serving of almonds (about 1/4 cup, or 23 nuts, according to Harvard Health Publishing) may range from 160 to 200 calories. 7: Nut Butter Packets / Nut butters come in several varieties such almond, cashew, peanut and walnut. When prepackaged into pouches, nut butter can travel well; just knead and squeeze. As with whole nuts, enjoy nut butter in moderation, as it is dense in fat and calories. 8: Dried Fruit / You have tons of options when choosing dried fruit to mix for your road trip. It doesn’t take a lot of room and it’s not messy. If you’re looking for the best bang for your nutritional buck, research suggests using dates or figs in you mix. Keep in mind that sugar and fiber is more concentrated in dried fruit, so be mindful of portion sizes. Continued on page 29

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Go easy on the salt and consider using hearthealthy oil instead of butter.

9: Popcorn / It is easy to make your own prepackaged bags of air-popped popcorn. It’s a whole grain and the USDA reports that 2 cups of unsalted air-popped popcorn have almost 2.5 grams of fiber, which can help you feel full longer.

10: Trail Mix / If you’re making your own trail mix, one expert recommends a balanced mix of three foods: whole grains, dried fruit, and nuts and seeds. Pick one item from each category and blend.

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The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage. Blood donations continue to be critical to meet hospital demand and the public is urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet the current hospital demand and end the severe blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O, which stands at just a one-day supply right now. AUGUST 5, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

To thank donors who help ensure a strong blood and platelet supply in August, all who come to give Aug. 1-15, 2021, will automatically be entered for a chance to win an exclusive, VIP trip for two to the sold-out 2021 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. Those who come to donate throughout August will also receive a free 4-month subscription offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). More details are available at RedCrossBlood. org/FeelTheBeat. Donors who give now will help stock the shelves as we wind down the summer Continued on page 30

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season. Schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. In most cases, those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine can donate. However, knowing the name of the manufacturer of the vaccine they received is important in determining donation eligibility. Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 1-15 Lehigh Allentown 8/5/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Lehigh Valley, 41 S. Carlisle Street 8/11/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter, 3939 Broadway Northampton Easton 8/10/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road

About blood donation To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at checkin. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Blood drive safety The Red Cross has updated its pandemic safety protocols in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Fully vaccinated individuals, including staff and donors, no longer need to wear masks or socially distance. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be required to wear masks and socially distance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

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Beautiful Garden Tour submitted by Deb Barhight

The Parkland Garden Club held its 22nd annual Garden Tour on July 17, 2021.Among the eight unique and lovely gardens on the “Gardens of Inspiration Tour” was Anne Zaggarella's daylily garden. Located in Washington Township, Anne’s garden contains over 1300 different labeled varieties of daylilies. A retired Northampton School District science teacher, she has also hybridized her own daylily specimens that are growing in her nursery bed. She is a member of the American Daylily Society, Delaware Valley Daylily Society, and her garden was featured on the Regional Daylily Society tour in 2019. Anne has pursued classes at Longwood Garden toward a degree in ornamental horticulture. She is a daylily garden judge and participates in voting for daylilies that earn awards. Locally, she is a member of the Indianland Garden Club and the Palmerton Camera Club. For the Parkland Garden Club tour, Anne shared the beauty of her labor of love with over 200 guests.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Freidaags uff der Bauerei

Mir waare fimf Buwe deheem. Do waare aa noch unsre Eldre, der Henner un oftmols en Maad. So sin mer zu neint an der Disch gange. Mit’re nein-keppiche Familye hot’s eppes genumme zu esse. Oft’s waar’s Esse ganz eefach, yuscht ee grosse Schissel voll fer die ganze Familye, vleicht en grosse Supp odder ’n Deller voll eppes Gebrodenes. Mer hen alsfatt mit Brot un Schmieres aagfange, un noochdem hot mer sich aus der gross Schissel bedient. Mer sin nie net hungerich vum Disch weggange. Dreimol im Daage hot mer gesse: Mariyets hot mer’s Mariye-esse, odder Friehschtick ghadde; middaags hot mer’s Middaagesse; un owets hot mer’s Nacht-esse gesse. Wann mer gsund waar, waar mer debei, wann Gesse iss warre; wann mer gfehlt hot, waar eppes letz: dann waar mer grank odder schlecht zu Mut, odder mer hot sich verschlofe. Nooch dem Esse sin mer all an die Arewet gange. Die Weibsleit hen’s Esse weggemacht. Oft waar net viel wegzumache, mer hen alles gesse. Doch waare die Deller, die glaesser, die Messere, Leffel, Gawwle un die leere Schissle zu wesche. Mit heesem Wasser un Seef hot mer all’s Gscharr gewesche un gschwenkt un weggschtellt fer’s neegscht Mol, dass mer gesse hot. Mir Mannsleit hen drauss gschafft. Es waar immer viel zu duh fer die grosse un die gleenere Leit Die grosse Leit hen’s Sach geruppt un neigebrocht fer der Marrick. Do waare Rotriewe, rode un weisse Reddich, Bohne, Zwiwwle un noch viel annere Sache zu ihre Zeit. Freidaags hen mer all im Hof gschafft. Mer hot die Sache fer der Marrick wesche misse, in gleene Bindel AUGUST 5, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

binne un sie eipacke. So waare mer am rischde fer der Marrick, wie der Henner kumme iss mit’me Arem voll gschniddene Blumme. Er hot gsaagt: „Ich hab eppes sehne. ’S iss en Schnarr-veggli kumme, wu ich am Blumme Schneide waar. ‘S hot sei Nescht uff’me Nascht im Baamgaarde. Datt hawwich sei Nescht gfunne, es guckt graad wie’n alder Gnarre uff’me Nascht. ’S iss aus Schpinnegeweb gebaut un mit alde Rinnschticker un Moos bedeckt. Mer deet gaar net denke, dass des‘n Nescht waer, awwer’s liege zwee gleene, weisse Oier drin, so gross wie’n Aerbs. Yuscht wie der Henner am ablaade waar, iss der Mauskeenich aus der Deixel gflogge, wu er sei Nescht gebaut ghatt hot un hot so luschdich gsunge fer uns. Der Henner hot gsaagt: „Heerscht sell, wie kann der awwer singe. Die Schnarr-vegglin kenne net singe, awwer ihre Fliggel gehn so schnell, dass mer sie net sehne kann, un sie kenne schtill schteh bleiwe in der Luft, odder schnell fliege, aa hinnerschich. Wie iss doch die Nadur wunnerbaar.“ Graad zu selle Zeit iss’n Fensmeisli unnich’m Continued on page 36

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Schopp rauskumme mit de zwee Backe ganz dick voll fer in sei Nescht draage. Die Memm hot ihn gsehne un hot gsaagt: „Guck mol seller Ding, wie er sich die Backe uffgfilllt hot, wu will er hie mit sellem?“ Awwer sie hot net lang wunner brauche. Unser grosse Katz hot ihn aa gsehne. Ihr hot’s Fensmeisli aa gut geguckt. Sie hot weider nix vun sich heere losse. Ganz ruhich hot sie so en Katzebuckel gemacht un iss uff’s Fensmeisli losgschprunge. Schneller wie mer’s schriewe odder saage kann, waar alles verbei. Die Katz iss devun gloffe mit’m Fensmeisli im Maul, hot wennich gebrummt un iss fattgange, wu sie’s ruhich fresse hot kenne. Gleimol iss die Katz zerick-kumme zu de Memm un hot sich newich sie gleegt. Die Memm hot sie gschtreichelt mit der Hand un hot gsaagt: „Sell hettscht du net duh sulle. Mer fiedre dich. Du muscht ken so schee Fensmeisli fange un fresse.“ Die Katz hot laut un friendlich gschpinnt. Sie bekimmert sich drum, dass yunge Fensmeislin hungerich geh misse. Wie iss doch die Nadur so wunnerbaar, awwer viel kammer schlecht begreife. -Noah Good Friday on the Farm

There were five of us boys at home. There were also our parents, Henry [A hired hand?], and often a maid. So there were nine at the table for meals. It took a lot to feed a nine-member family. Often the food was simple, just one large bowl full for the whole family, perhaps a large soup or a plate of fried food. We always began with bread and ‘spreddins’ [Butter, jelly or anything spread on bread.], and after that you served yourself from the main plate. We never went away from the table hungry. We ate three times a day: In the morning we had breakfast; at noon we had dinner; and evenings 36

we had supper. If we were well we were there when it came time to eat; if we missed, something was wrong, we were sick or crabby or we overslept. After eating we all went to work. The women put the food away. Often there was not much to put away. Still there were the plates, the glasses, the knives, the spoons, the forks and the empty serving dishes to wash. All the dinnerware was washed with hot water and soap and dried and put away for the next time the next time that one ate. The men worked outside. There was always much to do for the big and the little folks. The big ones went out and picked and pulled the items out and brought them in for the market. Among them were red beets, red and white radishes, beans, onions and still other items that were ready to harvest. Fridays we all worked on the premises. We needed to wash the items for the market place, and tie them in little bundles and pack them away. We were preparing for the market thusly when Henry came with an armful of cut flowers. Henry said, “I saw something! A hummingbird came, when I was cutting flowers. It had a nest on a branch in the orchard. I found the nest there. It looked just like a knot on a branch. It was built from cob webs and covered with bits of bark and moss. One could never imagine that this would be a nest, but two little white eggs lay in it, so large as a pea. Just as Henry was unloading, a wren flew out of the wagon-tongue where it had built a nest News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || AUGUST 5, 2021

and sang merrily for us. Henry said, “Hear that, boy can it ever sing! The humming birds can’t sing but their wings flutter so swiftly that one cannot see them, and they can stay stationary in the air or fly quickly, also backwards. How nature is still wonderful.” At the same time a chipmunk came out from under the shop with both cheeks full to carry to his nest. Mom saw him and said, “Look at that, how he has his cheeks full, where will he go with that?” But she had no need to wonder for long. Our large cat also saw him. The chipmunk also looked her over carefully. The cat didn’t make any sound that anyone could hear. Quietly she made a big round arched back and leaped on the top of the chipmunk. Faster than one could write it or say it, it was over.

[Noah G. Good (1904 – 2002) published Dutch articles in the Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, the quarterly journal of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society from 1978 till at least 1997. This article appeared in the July 1996 issue under the title: Wilde uf die Bauerei (Wildlife on the farm).]

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

EDGE will soon be starting up again, and we will be looking for you to come and join us.! All youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to attend an evening of fellowship, activities, and Biblical lessons. Meetings are held on Monday evening from 6-7PM. They have given themselves a new name, they will now be called EDGE (Every Day God Encounters). For more information, please contact Kristin at 484-550-2578. The group meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale. The Bible study/Sunday school hour is at 9am, followed by the regular service at 10am. Wearing of masks is not required. If you feel the need to continue wearing a mask that will be your choice. All persons entering the Church may do so through any door. Upon entering there will be hand sanitizer (provided). Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month with the use of prepackaged elements. The Monday morning Bible Study meets at 11am. The Monday evening Bible Study at 6:30pm, please contact Pastor Bill to see what the next study will be and when it will start. As with all activities of the church the Bible studies are open to all. There is no cost for the book, but donations are accepted. Coming in September watch for the start of “Grief Share.” More information to follow or contact Pastor Bill. We are still handing out food to those in need, on Thursday from about 10am till gone. Please check out the church and Pastor Bills Facebook pages for updates. This give away is in the Church parking lot at 7860 Center St. Everything is loose so bring your own bags and boxes. At this time, we are continuing with the online services along with the church being fully opened. Summer change! On Friday’s @ 11am join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids, and “Trail Talks” with Pastor Bill, are Monday thru Thursday. These can all be viewed on facebook.com/ StPetersChurch18080. Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. This month’s date is August 21st . Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. AUGUST 5, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small. If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available. Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

The Slatington Library is open for those looking for books and/or computer use. We ask that anyone who is not vaccinated to please wear a mask. For those who are vaccinated we do recommend wearing a mask, but they are optional. Join Mrs. George from Peter’s Elementary School, NLSD, on the library’s website (slatingtonlibrary.org) as she reads “The Koala who Could”, “The Couch Potato,” “Monstergarten” and “Dragon Loves Tacos.”. Check out the website throughout the summer for more stories. Like us on Facebook. The library is looking for a new board member from Washington Township. If you are interested in helping to guide the library into the future, please contact us at 610-767-6461. There will be a basket social this year! The library will once again host its annual basket social. It will take place on Saturday, October 2nd at the Slatedale Fire Co. social hall. We are looking for donations of handcrafted items, gift certificates and gift baskets with a value of at least $25.00. Donations can be dropped off at the library. If you have requested a library card, from our library, on line, we ask that you please stop by the library and pick-up your card. Slatington Public Library is pleased to extend an invitation for membership to those communities Continued on page 44

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who do not have a local library. From now until the end of the year, 2022, the membership fee to join our library will be reduced to $15.00, a 25% reduction. Most communities have free membership because they help support their local library. Everyone should take advantage of the many services that a library provides. Join your public library. The “Elevator” has hit a temporary snag due to trying to fit a new device into an old building. We are reevaluating our options and are hopeful there is a solution. Please stand by. You can sign-up for a library card in our online catalog and select e-books and audio books from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. Both links are on our web page.

5th year anniversary of Making mats for Homeless veterans Submitted by GLORIA KOCH

This month is the fifth anniversary of our group making mats out of plastic grocery bags for homeless veterans. I would like to thank all those who have helped over the years. We’ve had over 60 people donate their time in some way in the process and countless others that have donated their colored bags. We began in July 2016, crocheting the mats with each mat using over 600 plastic bags. There are a total of 14 steps from preparation to completing a mat. In 2018, we had a loom made and started weaving the mats. Weaving uses approximately 450 bags and allows for multiple people to work on the same mat at the same time. Over the past five years we were able to donate 135 mats, sold four and donated two for fundraisers. In 2016, we donated 10 crocheted mats to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown. In 2017, we donated another 10 mats to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown, 15 mats to the Bethlehem Emergency Shelter and 12 to help people in Florida after the flood. In 2018, 36 mats were given to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown. Several people wanted to buy the mats, so we were able to sell four and used the funds to purchase 50 Lanta Bus passes, 10 Dunkin Donuts and eight WaWa gift cards, which were also 44

donated to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown. In November of 2018, we had an opportunity to help the Northampton High School DECA Club make three mats for Project Kids Hope 4 the Valley, a Community Service Project and later donated them to the Allentown Rescue Mission. The project was supervised by Lauren Schaller and Abby Piotrowski, and made with the help of many DECA Club members and school faculty. The DECA Project was entered in a state competition held at Hershey Lodge and won third place. In 2019, 32 mats were donated to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Allentown. And in 2020, we were able to complete 20 mats prior to stopping due to the pandemic, which were donated to the Valor Clinic Foundation in Kunkletown. Prior to the pandemic, we met every second and fourth Monday of the month at Benders Mennonite Church 975 Benders Church Road in Pen Argyl to prep the bags and every second and fourth Wednesday to weave at the Klecknersville Fire Hall. We reactivated the group earlier this year and have been meeting at Mountain View Wesleyan the first and third Wednesday to prep, and the second and fourth Wednesday to weave. We recently made a donation to the Wounded Warriors with the proceeds from six mats purchased at Lattemann’s Corner Store, where we currently have nine on display for sale. Mats are 6’ x 4’ and great for the beach, camping, hunting and sports events with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project. Lattemann’s is also a drop off point for colored grocery bags. We were recently contacted by a chaplain that works with Veterans in Philadelphia who requested 25 mats. We now have three frames and with our current volunteers, we are able to complete two mats every time we meet for weaving. We welcome teenagers, men and seniors to help. Many steps can be done at home so if you’re not able to come out on a Wednesday there are still ways you can help. We will continue to make the mats as long as we have plastic bags and veterans in need. We meet every and first and third Wednesday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. to prep bags to weave them on the second and fourth Wednesdady from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mountain View Wesleyan Church at 1001 Deemer Road, Bath. For more information contact Gloria at the church 610-759-7553; please leave a message and she will call you back or just stop over on a Wednesday when we are weaving at the church to see the work in progress. I have enjoyed the fellowship and making the mats with you all. God Bless everyone who has helped with this project. News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || AUGUST 5, 2021

CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette. HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 25 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612. PRICING: $10 for first 25 words; $15 for 26-45 words; $20 for 46-65 words; $25 for 66-85 words; $30 for 86-105 words; $35 for 106-125 words. NOTICE: There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.

Help Wanted WINTER SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS: The Borough of Bath is seeking individuals for on-call seasonal public works positions. This is an on-call position with the rate of $25.94/hr. Candidates must have winter availability; knowledge of snow plowing techniques; operating heavy machinery; skid steers, loaders, and dump trucks. Experience in public works, relevant trades, or similar background is preferred. Applications and resumes will be accepted now until the position is filled. Completed forms can be delivered or mailed to 121 S. Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. Or email your application and resume to Brad Flynn at manager@boroughofbath.org. (9/17) WRITER NEEDED: The Home News is seeking a writer to cover Lehigh Township municipal meetings twice a month. Knowledge of AP style and journalism background is a plus. Please email resume and writing sample to cstroh@homenewspa. com. Christian Daycare in Cherryville is hiring assistant teachers and a teacher’s aide. Please email maryl@bethanywes. org or call 610-767-1910 for details. (08/05) EVENING OFFICE CLEANING: Small office in Walnutport seeking someone to clean once a month. Please call 610-767-9600 for more details. (TN)

Real Estate for Rent Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS and no smoking, W/S/G included. $625 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691. Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $130-$250/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 610-577-0898. (12/16)

Services Available Tim’s Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (10/21) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988. (12/17) Sergey Tile & Marble: 25 years experience, we work with ceramic tile, porcelain tile, granite and marble tile. Call 484-794-0756 or 215-669-5032 (8/19)

Events Walnutport Senior Citizens, December 7, American Music Theater Christmas Show. $94 P/P, lunch Shady Maple, FMI Call Dianne 610-767-5646 (8/5)

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Yard Sale: Saturday, August 14th, 7:30a.m.-12:30p.m. 831 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, Children's toys, clothing, etc. Dressing table. Bassinet. 33 Vinyl Records. Knick Knacks. Household items. Many Free things: luggage, steam floor cleaner, rug, comforter Plus more... (8/5)

For Sale Tires For Sale 265-70-17, less than 1,000 miles take off, $400 call or text Walt 480-371-4118 (8/19) 1992 Harley Classic 78,000 miles, tour pack, can’t ride anymore, $6,000 negotiable, text 610-2959964 (8/5) 2002 Travel Trailer, 31’ Fleetwood Wilderness with slide, well taken care of. Call 610-767-5419. (8/19) Craftsman 12” heavy duty table saw. 3 hp direct drive motor, for heavy sawing, non tip stand 220 volt $80. Call 610-377-5830 (8/5) Pro-Form Crosswalk MX treadmill $25, Simply Fit Board with DVD $10, Weslo Aero 700 Stationary Bike $25, 2 steppers $25 for both, Pet Safe 10 foot open tunnel $25, Animal Planet pet stairs $20, 1/2 power rack & pulley bar bench with incline, decline, preacher curl & crunch, 6’ standard bar with collars, 6 - 50 lb standard plates, 10 - 25 lb standard plates, will sell rack, bench, bar & plates for $500 or will sell separately. Chain saw & 100’ heavy 12 gauge extension cord, used 1 time $50, weed wacker & 100’ cord $20, 6’ pry bar $25, pic axe $5, Coleman propane stove & Coleman lantern $20, Betty Crocker extra large roaster oven $10, new Black & Decker house sander & polisher $20. Call 610-262-3154, leave message, cash only. (8/5) New Playtex Bras Style 4693. Assorted colors size 38DD. Original Price $29 - All for $40. Call 610-3774871. (8/5).

Remember When

photos by William “Becky” Beck

Lehigh Township School Board members-L to R: Stanley Easterday, Robert Spangler, Thomas Benninger, Deibert Oplinger and Ray Mohry. Condemned the property where the Lehigh Township School was about to be built on. approx 1954

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Remember When

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Students playing games on the playground at the Lehigh Township Elementary School, Cherryville---late 1950s

Sunday, September 26

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BIKER APPRECIATION NIGHT August 14th @ 7:00 PM Bikes invited to parade around racetrack at intermission

Free admission for drivers Roped off area for bike parking There will be a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds donated to B.A.C.K. Donations of dog & cat food would be appreciated for a Pipes 4 Paws food drive.

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NCC to Offer Campus Tours submitted by Katherine Noll

Northampton Community College (NCC) will offer tours of its Bethlehem and Monroe Campuses in August. Participants will learn about majors, financial aid, clubs, organizations, career services, and more. All questions will be answered by the experts, and tour-goers will have an opportunity to meet faculty and current students. The schedule is as follows:

Bethlehem Campus: August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 Monroe Campus: August 5, 17, 26 For more information or to register, call 610-8615500, email admissions@northampton,edu, or go to northampton.edu/admissions. About Northampton Community College With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of

extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, Easton, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students each year from 53 counties, 42 countries and 25 states. For more information, or to apply, please visit www.northampton.edu. Follow NCC on Twitter and Snapchat @ NorthamptonComm and on Instagram @ NorthamptonCommCollege. Like NCC on Facebook at Northampton Community College

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The hardest thing for a parent is to lose a child, in our case we lost 2. Our lives changed forever when you were called home 39 years ago, and recently your brother Robby was called to be with you. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. We miss your smirky smile, your crazy side and the stunts you used to pull, but I’m sure you and Robby are still wreaking havoc. We miss you so much!! Watch over Robby and someday we’ll all be together again. Love, Mom, Dad, Ricky, Rhonda & Robin

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Slatingon Library Donation

Peter and Candy donated 150 cloth navy blue book bags for the Slatington Public Library with its new logo. The Library is selling the bags for $3.00. Stop by the library and pick one up during library hours. We sincerely thank the Reese’s for their generosity and their continued commitment to the Slatington Public Library even from afar.

Peter and Candace Reese - formerly of Pennsylvania and now living in Texas.

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Soup choices (quart-size) are: Amish Chicken Corn Chowder ($6.00 each), Crab Bisque ($7.00 each), and Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage) Soup ($6.00 each). Cold Rotsserie Chicken Dinner ($12.00) and Creamy Cole Slaw ($1.50 pint).

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How to work AND home school your child By A. Barrella, Advanced Tutor at Reading Escapades and Math Explorers

People are always telling us that they would like to home school their children but they work, so they can’t. If that is you, take a moment to really think about it. You need to do what you think is best both for your children and for you. If you really and truly want to home school your child but you are under the impression that you can’t because of a job, then read on! We can help you do this! One solution for many parents is working parttime or working different shifts. This works well because at least one parent is always home. If your hours aren’t as flexible you still have options. One option is to hire a tutor to work with your children. Another is to find local co-ops to enroll them in. We provide ono-on-one tutoring as well as home school assistance here at Reading Escapades and Math Explorers. Here are some more tips to create a successful work life as well as a home school life: • Really think about what you want to do and why. • Create a mission statement for your home

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Pool and Reading time

Elaina Rey and Charlotte Hummel combine their pool time and reading time. They are reading as a part of the library summer reading incentive program. Slatington Public Library is once again holding a reading incentive program for children and students. Read 10 books, write down the titles, hand them in at the desk and receive 1 raffle ticket. Two winners will be drawn at the end of the summer for a $25.00 cash prize. Younger children can have the books read to them. Our contest will end on August 27th. Keep reading!

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Join us at Slatington Trailhead with Sleepy Cat Urban Winery to enjoy live Music from Eliza Rush! Sponsored by Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Join us Aug. 11 6-8 p.m. at Slatington Trailhead with Sleepy Cat Urban Winery to enjoy live music from Eliza Rush! Sponsored by Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. The event is free (donations always welcome!), but there may be fees for the wine tasting. Bottles also available for sale. Eliza Rush is an independent singer/songwriter who performs reimagined versions of familiar favorites along with great music from artists lesser known. Throw in some originals and you've got an assortment of music you won't forget. Originally from Canada, Eliza has always had a passion for singing, and using music to bring people together to awaken possibility, touch and transform lives. She is joined by exceptional musicians who share her affection for creativity and collaboration and her desire to serve others. She can be heard in and around the Lehigh Valley performing solo acoustic, as part of a duo or trio, or with her full band. Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, located in the heart of the Theater District in the West End of Allentown, is owned and operated by Mark and Carrie Gerencher. When we opened in August 2016, we opened with 11 wines and had been making wine at home for 4 years. Today, we share our love of

Mark your calendars!

Looking for craf ters for upcoming shows! August 28

Slatington Skeet & Sporting Assoc. 10-3pm

September 11 Shankweiler’s Drive In Theatre

10-3pm

September 25 Friedens Volunteer Fire Company 10-3pm October 23

Polk Township Vol Fire Company 10-3pm

November 13

Palmerton Sokol Hall

11-4pm

November 20

Northampton Community Center

11-4pm

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Join us at Victory Park with MR Doggy Style and Hijinx Brewing Company to enjoy Live music from Midnight Special Band! Sponsored by MINT Home Improvements

Join us Aug. 20 6-8 p.m. at Victory Park with MR Doggy Style and Hijinx Brewing Company to enjoy live music from Midnight Special Band! Sponsored by MINT Home Improvements. The event is free, however donations are always welcome! Midnight Special Band was formed back in 1988. It was founded by brothers Dennis and Dean Rehrig. Their love of country music and entertaining folks from all over was the cornerstone of Midnight Special Band. The gift of music was given to them from their daddy, Frank “Pop” Rehrig. Frank was

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a fiddle player and also squeezed the accordion. Dennis and Dean, along with their father, were original members of the Rehrig Family Band along with Dennis’s twin brother David. In 1979, Dennis, Dean and David decided to change the name of the band to Twitty Fever. David was the lead singer who had great passion for the music of Conway Twitty. Twitty Fever was a four-piece band rounded out with Jim Baldwin on bass guitar and harmony vocals. In 1988, Dennis and Dean decided to leave Twitty Fever and begin Midnight Special Band. Since 1988, Midnight Special Band has gone through many changes. But, one thing has remained the same: love of music. The love of country music by the Rehrig Family continues to be the foundation of Midnight Special Band. HiJinx Brewing Company was born out of a fierce passion for great beer. The HiJinx crew’s dedication to quality and their willingness to experiment make for some tasty and unique beers. From the traditional to the exotic, their passion for beer knows no limits. The concept for HiJinx began in 2007 when the founder, Curt Keck, was brewing up a batch of homebrew and imbibing in his garage with some friends. One of the group suggested that he open up a brewery to share the

product of his passion with the masses. After some coaxing and a few more pints Curt agreed and said that the brewery needed a name. He insisted that the brewery have a name that spoke to the HiJinx that took place in his garage. There was a simultaneous eureka expression on the faces of everyone present… and HiJinx was born. The mission of the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority is to provide a diverse range of educational, and recreational programs and activities that promote a strong sense of community. The NLRA was created in 2015 and operates as a publicly funded, collaborative partnership between Slatington Borough and Washington Township.

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