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As this season of gift-giving (and gift-receiving) nears its conclusion, we will spend some time focused on the “art of re-gifting.” It’s surprising how much has been written on the topic by etiquette experts.

I’ll start off by telling you that re-gifting is considered acceptable in certain circumstances. The thing to know is that the success of re-gifting is governed by a small, but very important set of ground rules. You may find the article “The Art of Re-Gifting” very interesting.

We also provide some tips for genuine “lastminute” gift shopping, as well as changes some retailers have made in their “gift return” policies. We highlight all that and also name specific retailers with excellent return policies. Read “Last-Minute Gifts & Gift Returns” for the details.

Now if you receive either an Instant Pot or an Air Fryer as a gift this year, you may have questions about what these things are and actually do. In “Tell Me about My Instant Pot” we tell you all about it, providing the long list of things it is. Then we give you a great first recipe to try, as well as a link to many more that we found at allrecipes.com.

We then run a similar drill for your new Air Fryer.

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items can seem intimidating. But don’t be afraid. The food you’ll be able to turn out stands a really good chance of being awfully good. For the Air Fryer information, see “Air Fryer Basics.”

From there we switch gears and head in two other directions. We live in a country with many places filled with charm and appeal coast-to-coast. Yet when it comes to places to retire, at least according to a new “best places to retire” survey published by US News & World Report, Pennsylvania metro areas don’t

just top the list, PA holds seven of the top ten spots!

Check out “Retiring in Pennsylvania” for the rankings and the measurements used to achieve them.

And then finally, we take a fascinating look at “The History of Leftovers.”

So as we wind down 2023, all of us at the Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette hope the year has been kind to you. We thank you for reading the Gazette this year as we’ve tried to bring you valuable information from the most local to areas of health.

As we move to 2024 we plan to continue bringing you useful information and most of all, we look forward to having you join us as we move from issue to issue. So enjoy the remainder of 2023, and we will see you in 2024!

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Last-Minute Gifts & Gift Returns

SOURCE: Various

Two gift-related issues that most of us have probably had to deal with at times are last-minute gift shopping and gift returns. We’ve sourced solid information on both of those topics (see below) that should be helpful to you this year.

Making Successful Gift Returns Source: cbsnews.com (excerpts) The reason we included “successful” in this section’s title – make note of it – is because this year, some retailers have tightened up their post-purchase gift return policies, specifically around the window of time you have to get the unwanted gift back to them.

Returns can be costly for retailers, given the shipping and restocking costs they incur on goods that are sent back. It's led 42% of retailers surveyed by goTRG to shorten their window for returns. One in three retailers give consumers just seven days to send goods back, or tack on fees for bulky goods to discourage consumers from making returns at all.

The following retailers, on the other hand, are among those with the most generous return policies in the business. Features of good return policies to look for include omni-channel returns options – for instance purchase online / return in store, free shipping and overall lengthy returns periods.

American Eagle / The men's and women's clothing store company lets consumers return new and unworn items any time after purchase. There is no time limit to receive a full refund so long as you keep your receipts. Returns can be made in the store or online.

Dollar General / Refunds with receipt for merchandise in the original packaging are always given within 90 days of purchase. Note there are limitations on select seasonal merchandise and opened electronic merchandise.

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Kohl’s / The department store will accept returns on most goods for up to 180 days after the purchase date. Notably, no receipt is required.

Zappos / The Amazon-owned shoe seller lets customers return goods purchased online for free for up to 365 days from the date of purchase, so long as the items are unworn and in their original state and packaging.

In addition, many online retailers have multiple options for handling returns, including relationships with hassle-free drop-off locations, such as “UPS Stores.”

Last-Minute Gifts Source: Businessinsider.com (excerpt) It happens to the best of us: Sometimes, we just miss the shipping deadline to get that holiday gift on their doorstep in time.

Luckily, with the advent of email notifications, which can deliver gift certificates from any number of businesses, two-day delivery, and in-store pickup, you can snag plenty of last-minute gifts that don't look like you scrambled to find something. Be sure and also check out discount offerings via Groupon coupons.

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recipient can curate themselves, to gift cards they can use to buy everything from books to toys to vacations, there's a gift idea for practically every interest and budget. You can even gift people with online courses on almost any topic that they can complete on their own time.

So fear not! You do have to get moving right away if you haven’t already, but you can get this done.

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The Art of “Re-Gifting” SOURCE: Various

It is possible that you received a gift that just missed the mark this holiday season. If that happened to you, the rules of engagement for the “art of re-gifting” are worth knowing.

Rule #1 for the “art of re-gifting”: Be sure you’re not re-gifting the gift back to the person who gave it to you. This applies in all circumstances. You never want to do a direct “reverse” re-gifting. Rule #1 leads us directly to Rule #2.

Rule #2 for the art of re-gifting: If you receive a gift and the first thing that runs through your mind is “are you kidding me?!” write the name of the person who gave the gift to you on a sticky note and attach it to the gift at the earliest opportunity. You never want to lose track of who gave the gift to you, so you can avoid the error of “Rule #1.”

Rule #3 is a little more flexible, but worth practicing: When the time comes for you to do your re-gifting of the item – perhaps as a “gag” gift if necessary, try to calculate whether or not the person who gave the item to you is likely to

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be in attendance when you pass it along. Ideally, they won’t be, but this is a critical point, especially if the item in question is something oddly specific or out of the ordinary, and therefore easily recognizable.

Rule #4: If the item in question is just so ridiculous

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or so awful that you wouldn’t even dream of pretending you were giving it to someone as a legitimate gift, you could sell it at a yard sale, or even just drop it into your “free” box. But if there’s any risk that the person who gave it to you could show up at your sale, an even safer option is to donate it to a rummage sale.

No, But Seriously It’s probably safe to assume that everyone, at some point in their lives, has re-gifted something.

Is it truly OK to re-gift an item? Or is it tacky and inconsiderate?

There seems to have been a lot written about re-gifting by etiquette experts and it turns out that most consider it okay to re-gift an item. Naturally this applies when the item in question is not some monstrous embarrassment all on its own.

With that in mind, the expert approval is given with some very clear tips to help you handle the situation successfully. Here is some of the expert guidance pulled from an article at goodhousekeeping. com: 1. Re-gifting is perfectly acceptable, especially with the rising popularity of sustainability. An item is better put into the hands of someone who will appreciate it, rather than left to gather dust

on a shelf in the closet.

2. When you re-gift an item it should be brand new and have its original packaging and tags whenever possible. One key thing: Before re-gifting the item be sure and check everywhere for any signs of personalization that may not apply to the person you’re planning to give it to.

3. When re-gifting an item, it must be something that you would have purchased for the individual had you gone to the store. To merely pass along an item you cannot stand is inappropriate.

4. Elevate the presentation by putting genuine effort into rewrapping the gift.

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New Tripoli native serves at Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School

By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Airman Abigail Darnall, a native of New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in New Tripoli.

“Growing up, I learned the importance of hard work without complaining and not expecting things to be handed to you,” said Darnall. "I also learned the importance of volunteering and helping people in need."

Darnall joined the Navy seven months ago.

“I joined because I wanted to travel and experience the military as a way to serve,” said Darnall. "I didn't want to go to college, but knew I wanted a long-term stable job."

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first aid and water rescue procedures. With these skills, enlisted aviation personnel from the Navy and Marine Corps will eventually be assigned to fleet squadrons as naval aircrewmen.

This year commemorates 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola; one year later six of them, known as "The First Six," earned their “Wings of Gold.” Over the past 50 years, the Navy has expanded its roles for women to lead and serve globally and today our women aviators project power from the sea in every type of Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aircraft. Our

nation and our Navy is stronger because of their service.

“Having a cadre of students who are eager to learn and extremely hardworking, ensures we offer the best and brightest for naval aviation and the Naval Aircrew community,” said Capt. Brad Arthur, commanding officer, Naval Aviation Schools Command.

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“The Navy helps eliminate threats in the ocean before they reach us,” said Darnall. "We also work with other countries, including our allies, to protect U.S. national interests."

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“I'm proud of passing my swim evolutions,” said Darnall. "It was something that I didn't think I would be able to do. Jumping off the tower and going under water was the most challenging part, so it felt good when I completed that."

As Darnall and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy.

“Serving in the Navy requires teamwork and being the best at your job,” added Darnall. "We can't expect everything to be easy. Sometimes you have to push yourself and not let fear of failure prevent you from succeeding."

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Retiring in Pennsylvania SOURCE: usnewsandworldreport.com (edited)

In a country with 50 states and all kinds of appeal coast-to-coast, Pennsylvania snagged 7 of the top 10 spots in the “2024 Best Places to Retire in the U.S.” survey from US News & World Report. It seems incredible for any state to have that level of presence in a survey of this sort, but Pennsylvania does.

To identify the best places to retire, US News analyzed data for the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. to assess how well they meet Americans' retirement needs and expectations.

Top criteria included the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and the quality of health care.

Top Spots to Retire in PA At the top of the ranking list – in the #1 spot – is our state capital, Harrisburg. According to US News & World Report, Harrisburg, enjoys easy access to the great outdoors and that’s a big

attraction for retirees. Bikers and runners can take in the scenery of the Susquehanna River on the trails of Riverfront Park, which also hosts many of the metro area's annual festivals and events – another attractive feature for active retirees.

In the case of Harrisburg, it is also noted for its easy driving distance to Amish country, Gettysburg National Military Park and Hersheypark – with its amusement park, concert series and The Spa at The Hotel Hershey. Big-city weekend getaways are also there for the taking with New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., each within a few hours away by car.

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Lancaster and Scranton A couple of other highlights from the survey include Lancaster and Scranton. Lancaster, in the #3 spot offers a balance between natural and commercial spaces that its residents appreciate. Expansive farms rub elbows with manicured suburbs, which lead right into the bustling city. A short drive can take you through each of these environments with each area boasting its own unique groups of inhabitants: farmers, families, college students and young professionals. From close-knit church communities to the indie coffee shop scene, Lancaster holds something for everyone, making it a vibrant choice for retirement.

In the #4 spot we find Scranton, PA. Scranton may be the sixth-largest city in Pennsylvania, but the close-knit neighborhoods that surround the vibrant downtown give Scranton its small-town appeal. The metro area owes its name to the Scranton family, who helped establish the region as an iron and steel capital back in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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The other Pennsylvania metro areas ranking in the “top 10” in the “best places to retire” survey are: Reading (#2), Allentown (#5), York at #7 and Pittsburgh in the #10 spot. All in all, this is an incredible showing for Pennsylvania.

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Air Fryer Basics

SOURCE: Various

Congratulations if you just received an Air Fryer this year as a holiday gift. Your first question may be “how does an air fryer work?” Here’s the basic info: The top section of an air fryer holds a heating mechanism and fan. You place the food in a fryerstyle basket and when you turn it on, hot air rushes down and around the food. This rapid circulation makes the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil.

If an Air Fryer is a brand new thing in your kitchen, you might be looking for some guidance on how to use it. According to tasteofhome.com, while using an air fryer is easy, improper use can result in foods that are less than dazzling. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid:

Overcrowding the basket / The machine needs air around it, and the food does, too. If you overcrowd the basket in your air fryer, your food won’t have a lot of exposed surface area. Stick to cooking small batches at a time.

Using too much or too little oil / Most air fryers call for only a teaspoon or two of oil. If too much or too little oil is added, you won’t get those crispy, browned results. Most recipes will recommend the correct amount of oil for the dish, but when in doubt, give everything a quick spritz with oil, but don’t overdo it.

Skipping the preheat step / An air fryer is like an oven: It needs to be hot so it can properly cook whatever you put in it from the moment the door shuts. If it’s too cold, the final food may suffer.

Check your recipe for the suggested temperature when you begin pulling out ingredients for cooking. Then go ahead and turn the air fryer on so it can be plenty hot when you’re ready to use it.

Here is a super-simple recipe you can use to start: Air-Fryer French Fries So, “are air-fryer fries healthy?” you might ask.

Generally, air-fryer recipes are healthy-ish. The main difference between using an air fryer and

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using a deep fryer is the amount of oil needed.

Air-frying uses little to no oil because the unit heats up enough to crisp the food. In that sense, many people consider air-fryer recipes to be a bit healthier than deep-fried ones.

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Ingredients • 3 medium potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch strips • 2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • Chopped fresh parsley, optional Directions 1. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Add potatoes to a large bowl; add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain; place potatoes on towels and pat dry.

2. Combine potatoes, oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in second large bowl; toss to coat. In batches, place potatoes in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15-17 minutes, stirring and turning every 5-7 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

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The History of Leftovers

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If one of your favorite parts of the holiday season is all the good eating after the official holiday meals – in other words, leftovers the next day or two, then this article will interest you. The history of leftovers is very interesting and also kind of surprising. Although leftovers got a bad rap along the way, it is hard to deny that certain things do taste better the next day. Beef stew, chili and a good, veggie lasagna come to mind.

The thought that leftovers could be better the next day is actually backed up by some science. Foods that are prepared with aromatics, like onions and garlic, tend to become more flavorful as they cool and then get reheated. This is because the various flavor compounds in the dish become one and taste more uniformly seasoned and a little less bitter.

A New Invention What’s interesting is that in the history of food, leftovers are a relatively new invention: Since the dawn of time, humans have worked diligently to find ways to preserve and stretch their food. This was done through various methods like sun-drying, smoking, salting, fermentation, curing, pickling and, in regions where it was cold enough, developing some kind of cool storage.

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The History of Leftovers Continued from page 22

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by Carl von Linde, a German engineer, in 1876. It revolutionized food preservation, storage, and distribution, as well as the way people kept and consumed perishable goods.

As refrigerators became more and more common, they changed the way many Americans actually cooked. The focus was less on preserving items for the long term and more on how to transform some elements of last night’s dinner into a new, hot meal. The term “leftover” was officially coined in 1890.

Leftovers and World War I According to the National Museum of American History, World War I positioned saving and reusing food as a patriotic duty. A United States Food Administration poster that was created and distributed during the war directed citizens with the following message: “Food – Don’t Waste It. Use less wheat and meat. Buy local foods.

Serve just enough. Use what is left.”

When the war ended, Americans enjoyed a few years of prosperity, but then the stock market crashed in 1929 and the country went into the Great Depression. It became unthinkable to throw away food during the Great Depression, and refrigerator sales grew thanks to discounted prices offered by manufacturers.

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started in 1935, when New Deal loans encouraged Americans to make the switch to electric. Fastforward a few decades however, and leftovers had lost their luster.

The 1963 edition of “The Joy of Cooking,” featured a section dedicated to leftovers that was drastically condensed when compared with the original 1931 edition that had “one eye on the family purse.” In the 1960s, food had become so plentiful that leftovers were seen less as a signal of household abundance and more like a drag.

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I hear the Christmas bells nicely ([Literal, non-metrical translation of] a Pennsylvania Dutch carol) I hear the Christmas bells nicely, Continued on page 32

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Had rolled along th'unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men.

Christmas Bells (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s original poem)

Till, ringing, singing on its way, The world revolved from night to day A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men.

I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace of earth, good will to men.

Then from each black, accursed mouth The cannon thundered in the South, And with the sound, the carols drowned Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom

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It was as if an earthquake rent The hearth-stones of a continent, And made forlorn, the households born Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And in despair I bowed my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men."

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”

[The Pennsylvania Dutch carol above is a loose translation of the Christmas carol, “I heard the bells on Christmas day,” which in turn is derived from the poem, “Christmas Bells,” written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 – 1882) in the midst of the Civil War, on Christmas day in 1863.

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While his despair is evident in his words: "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men"; he does not end there, for in his next verse we read: "God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.”

I shall close with those words of hope and this traditional greeting: En Hallicher Grischdaag un en Hallich Neiyaahr zu eich all! (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!)]

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Remember the seniors in nursing homes Sitting there wishing they weren’t all alone Children in hospitals, Sick girls and boys Tied to their IV’s and don’t have a toy So this Christmas go out to the needy The less fortunate ones Be a warm loving Teddy Bear Come with us and let’s have fun That’s why God made Christmas To show you he cares A Savior, a Manger and Heavenly Host This Christmas let us bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost Amen

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

St. Peter’s wishes all a Wonderful Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Please join our special Advent series, “Ugly Sweater Christmas” at our 10:30am services, come in your Ugly Sweater and learn about: Ugly Attitudes, Ugly Thoughts, Ugly Words and Ugly Motives. And come out and follow the Star through music, fellowship, candles, and Communion on Christmas Eve Dec. 24th at 7pm.

Each week at St. Peter’s Church, starts with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Followed by the Worship service at 10:30am, with the observance of Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of every month.

The Monday morning Bible Study is at 10am.

The Book of Isaiah will be explored chapter by chapter. At 6pm, youth going into 5th thru 12th grades, EDGE, “Every Day God Encounters” meet at 6pm with a food and game night the 1st Monday of the month. Remember, No School NL, No EDGE. EDGE meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale,

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The one-night session on “The Loss of a Spouse” will be on January 14th at 6pm. The next session of “Grief Share will begin on January 9th at 10am. If you are interested in participating contact Pastor Bill. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’s Church, and is located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale.

Wednesday mornings the Pastor alternates between “The Palmerton and Sacred Heart by the Creek in Northampton for a time of worship with the residents. If you would like to fellowship with the residents and have a time of worship midweek, contact Pastor Bill for the schedule and time.

The Closet will not be open on Wednesday, December 27th. Remember, “The Redeemers Closet” is now open for clothing from 2-4pm every Wednesday. This is in addition to our monthly clothing ministry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on Continued on page 45

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Continued from page 43

December16th, come and check out all the new clothing. The clothing collection box is now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc., and this is located at the Helping Hands Community Center.

Fridays Pastor Michelle returns with “Moments with Kids” at 4pm. Find this on our facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

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. If you are looking for a place to worship, The Sunday school hour begins at 9:30am followed by Worship at 10:30am, Communion first Sunday of each Month.

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

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The Book Club is now reading “The House Keeper” by Natalie Barelli. They will meet in person or by Zoom at the library on Monday, January 8th at 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.

Thank you to Bill and Rita Grim who have once again built a Christmas village in the library’s north window. Stop by after 5:00 to see the village lit up.

The library provides many services to the community. For a fee, we provide copies and faxes.

A free library card gets you access to books, e-books, magazines, e-magazines and audio books from 12 libraries as well as links to 12 online databases. There are also public access computers from which you can print for a fee.

Visit the library now that the construction is over. We have an elevator and a beautiful new skylight, which brings our historical building to life. Thank you to all who have contributed to our projects. The library board and staff wish all our patrons a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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Slatington Library Continued from page 46

Our holiday hours are: Saturdays Dec 23rd and 30th 8am to 12:00pm, closed on Mondays Dec. 25th and Jan 1st , Tues Dec 26th to Fri. Dec 29th 9am -3pm Library hours are Mon. & Wed. 9am to 7pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Fri. 9am to 5pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday.

Any questions concerning this information please contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 767-6461. Thank you.

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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 610-7679600 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.

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Golfers Support Veterans, First Responders, Gold Star Families

The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund welcomed ninety-six charity minded golfers to play a unique round of golf at Whitetail Golf Club on November

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On December 4, at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays, Chris and Bill Hankee presented a $4,000.00 check to Executive Secretary Lori Strohl and Bill Bachenberg who along with his wife, Laura, founded Camp Freedom. Camp Freedom is located on 2,350 beautiful acres highlighted with 2.5 miles of a class-A trout river, wilderness, and lakeside settings near Carbondale PA. The Camp provides a healing atmosphere for individuals and families throughout

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the United States. The Camp has roots in the Lehigh Valley with Executive Director, Matt Guedes, from Palmerton and Bill and Laura residing in Ironton.

Berks hot dogs, Herr’s snacks, and cookies from Costco were served by Bill and Dan Waelchli.

Priscilla McGinley, Sandy Sacks, Chris Hankee, and Austin Erdossy (PGA Associate) checked in and registered golfers for the huge raffle and skills opportunities. Bill Hankee, Bill Harper, Preston Henry, and Dan Waelchli set up and retrieved the over thirty-five prize markers needed throughout the course. Thrivent Financial, Mission BBQ, Weis Markets, and many raffle and prize sponsors provided a variety of raffle and skills prizes.

Donations to support skills prizes were provided

by Ray & Hope Thorne, Francis & Deborah Molchan, John & Jackie Parry, John & Connie Westlake, Lou & Karen Cougle, Deb & John Romig, Joan & Ed Yatsko, Christman Trucking, Walnutport Door Co., Sharon & Randy Prymock, Dan Staub, Roger Spadt, Bob Harwi, Thomas Garrity, Paul Albert, Rickey Teschner, Rose Grow, and Barb Bearish.

Skills Prize Winners: Fred Deichmeister, Ray Thorne, Joe Barabas, Jane Moyer, Dave Kocher, Dave Smith, Lou Cougle, Dave Henritzy, Keith Kistler, Tammy Kuder, Bill Harper, Tom Sacks, Carlton

Davies, Kathy Colarusso, Sean Johnson, Ken Koch, John Ruhf, Karen Sampson, Donna Murphy, Bob Acker, Dave Ruhf, Chris Gebhardt, George Frick, Barb Bearish, Kathy Duelly, and Bob Kern.

The key element of the Camp Freedom healing process is providing outdoor experiences and adventures for those who have given so much to protect our freedoms. The healing begins when the guests experience the healing powers of nature, share experiences, have an opportunity to support and comfort each other, and find renewed purpose.

To donate or learn more go to www.campfreedompa. org. Camp Freedom is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #81-4662848

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