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Follow Your Heart

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Hello, brides, brides-to-be and everyone else!

This is going to be a really interesting issue for you to read. It’s our annual Bridal Issue and not only do we feature very special love stories from our area – maybe you know them, but we also interview Jenna DePari, a “day-of” wedding coordinator who works with brides and couples throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond to ensure their wedding day runs smoothly and worry-free. See “Profile: Back the Bride LLC” for 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088

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insights from Jenna on why she loves doing what she does, and for the kinds of support she provides on and before the big day.

Speaking of the big day, there is a lot of advance planning involved. We look at one aspect of the planning needed in “Creating a Reception Timeline.” It may not sound overly romantic, but a wedding reception needs a timeline to make sure the various activities – from the first dance to the timing of the meal – take place smoothly and in the right order. We turned to brides.com for some guidance on this and it’s helpful information.

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seasons in the year, and each has its advantages and disadvantages to consider. Be sure and read “The Upsides and Downsides of the Four Wedding Seasons” to gain an understanding of the situation.

Related to that article, more and more young couples are leaning towards an outdoor wedding.

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And lastly in our wedding-related coverage, whether you’re just fantasizing about your wedding-dress-to-be, or actually looking for it right now, it’s good – and fun – to know what this year’s wedding dress trends are. With help from theknot.com we bring you the “Top Wedding Dress Trends for 2024.”

So brides and brides-to-be, we wish each of you a beautiful wedding day and love ever after.

Switching gears, but still related to the heart, February is American Heart Month. As we did last year in February, we are going to look at some aspects of heart health. Specifically in this issue we’re going to look at “How Stress Can Affect Your Heart.” Unfortunately stress is probably part of all of our lives. Evidently not all stress is bad, but too much could have an unwanted effect on our entire cardiovascular system. Read this article to find out more.

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Top Wedding Dress Trends for 2024 now rejoice. While classic bridal whites will certainly never go out of style, you can now embrace the fact that from baby blues to soft pink hues, pastels are on the rise.

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Daniel and Ashley first met working at a telecommunications company in Bethlehem in 2017. Daniel first caught Ashley's eye in a training session that he helped assist with. She was completely enamored and knew she had to get to know him. They got to know each other during breaks, lunches and after work, speaking for hours.

One night, after a band rehearsal, Ashley asked Daniel on a musical date and the rest is history.

Ashley and Daniel love spending their time together seeing bands, going to the movies and just chilling at home together with their puppies, Mini and Obi. Daniel proposed to Ashley 5 years later after finishing his proctor exam for his BA Master’s Degree at Blue Grillhouse. Needless to say, Ashley excitedly said yes and they shared an amazing dinner together. They can't wait to celebrate their wedding ceremony and reception in July 2024 at Blue Mountain Resort!

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Tony & Laure n Several years ago, during COVID, a guy walked into a chiropractic office with lower back pain. As a new patient, he was greeted by the office assistant who asked, “Are you Troy?” He responded confused, “No, I am Tony, I had called earlier today for an appointment.” The office assistant quickly apologized, “Oh, I’m sorry, I knew your name was Tony. Here is the new patient paperwork.” When the paperwork was completed, the office assistant took Tony back. She introduced herself. “Hi Tony, I am Lauren. I am going to get your height, weight and blood pressure before the doctor comes in to examine you.”

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Lauren picked up the phone. After greeting him on the phone he proposed a question, “Hey Lauren, I think we should go out tomorrow. Would you want to?” Lauren, shocked and stumbled over her words, finally said, “Sounds good, this is a good number to reach you at?”

With it being COVID, the interaction between Tony and Lauren had always been masked. They had no idea what one another looked like under their masks. Both prayed that the other would have teeth. When they finally got together on their “unmasked” date, they were relieved to find out that each other had teeth.

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ready. While waiting, they enjoyed the beautiful sunset and had deeper conversation. Time passed and Tony pulled out his phone and realized a text had come through ten minutes prior saying the table was ready. He had put his phone on silent.

Fortunately, the restaurant was able to hold the table. The evening came to an end and both Tony and Lauren decided that they would like to see each other again….

From that time on, our love for each other grew and our love story continued. On August 12th we hosted a pool party for our families. On that day we surprised them with our wedding. It was a perfect day full of love and laughter. We feel so blessed that we found one another.

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How to Budget an Appropriate Amount to Give Between prewedding events, travel accommodations and your slay-worthy outfit(s), the cost of being a wedding guest can be pricey, even without factoring in the cost of a wedding present—especially if you have more than one friend or family member tying the knot in a season—so it's best to determine a soft number of how much you'd be comfortable spending on the event overall ahead of time. "Setting aside a specific budget ahead of the wedding and determining your relationship with those getting married, especially in a year when you may be attending a few events, can help take the stress out of determining how much to spend on a gift," says Alissa Van Volkom, Head of Consumer Deposits, Products and Payments at TD Bank.

Budgeting for a wedding and wedding gift can be difficult since there isn't one go-to price that works for everyone. The amount you spend on a wedding gift depends on a variety of factors, namely your financial status. "The magic number for how much you should spend on a wedding gift depends on what fits your budget," says Lizzie Continued on page 50

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Profile: Back the Bride LLC

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

As a bride, when you meet “the one” and start moving forward with your wedding planning, you probably do so with the strongest desire that everything be absolutely perfect on your big day. But when that magical day arrives don’t you want to focus on yourself, rather than making sure the flowers a) arrived on time, and b) got placed exactly where you want them – along with a million other wedding day details? Of course you do!

That’s where Jenna at Back the Bride LLC comes in. Jenna DePari, the face of, and owner of Back the Bride LLC works with couples throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond to ensure the couple has a worry-free wedding day.

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coordinator, but in truth, although her core services are without question “day of,” they can also cover the day before – think rehearsal and the “where do I stand?” details for the entire bridal party during the ceremony “walk through.” Further in advance of your wedding day, Jenna can even interface with your vendors to stay on top of all the details for you – with an ear for anything that sounds out of sync.

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For Jenna, it’s all about personalizing her services to back the bride and make sure every detail of her wedding day vision is executed to perfection.

Fifteen Years’ Production Experience I spoke with Jenna about a week ago. After 15 years in various creative production environments, she sounds like a perfect fit for this function, which she clearly loves doing. She says her background means she “gets it” and it’s clear to me that she fully understands how a wedding is really a production with many elements and a focus that

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will always be on the bride and groom throughout.

Jenna’s company is now moving into its second year – so it’s a young, local company – and along the way Jenna says she’s already worked with “great couples and amazing venues.” She says seeing the love as couples prepare for their wedding day inspires her over and over again. At its core, she feels her job “is to make brides feel supported and celebrated as they take their journey into their marriage.”

So as you can see, there is support out there to make your most magical day a smooth one. Yes, you will need to budget for it, but it just might be worth every dime, so you can do nothing but enjoy the magic of your wedding day after all your planning and hard work. You deserve it! For more information, connect with Jenna at www. backthebride.com.

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The Outdoor Wedding: Pros & Cons SOURCE: wishnwed.com (edited)

It is true that outdoor wedding venues can offer stunning views and provide outstanding photo opportunities, but they also invite all of Mother Nature’s outdoor elements into the mix – from the breeze to the bugs. Here are some pros and cons to keep in mind as you decide whether or not an outdoor wedding is the right choice for you.

Pro: The Scenery / Being outside adds natural elements to your wedding’s setting – and photos.

There is something peaceful and serene about having an outdoor venue, especially if the surroundings are picturesque. Also, a setting sun and a light breeze softly blowing the bride’s veil are elements you can’t recreate indoors.

Pro: Natural Lighting / Natural lighting will not just give your wedding venue beauty while you’re in the moment. It will also help your pictures turn out beautifully by adding a touch of warmth to the photos. The “golden hour,” the time before the sun sets that brings out all of the natural beauty

in everyone’s eyes, is a special lighting feature to be taken advantage of.

Pro: Reduced Décor Costs / The outdoor setting of your venue will give your wedding natural beauty without having to spend a dime on decoration. You will be able to use the natural landscape and surrounding architecture as your primary décor elements.

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Pro: Creative Freedom / When you have your wedding indoors, you have to work with the limitations of the venue, but outdoor venues give you creative freedom. If you want to release doves when you say “I do,” go right ahead.

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Cons: Allergies / Depending on the location and time of year, some guests might have problems with allergies. Consider the season of your wedding before committing to outdoor venues.

Cons: The Elements / Even if it doesn’t rain at your wedding, wind can cause just as many problems, upsetting décor, hairdos and guests.

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No matter what your wedding venue plans are, it’s always smart to think through the pros and cons of each setting to help you determine the best venue for your wedding.

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Each wedding reception is as unique as the individuals getting married, but they all have at least one thing in common: A structured timeline.

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Cocktail Hour With getting-ready photos, first look, wedding party photos, and family photos completed before the ceremony, you get to enjoy your guests, conversations, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres during your cocktail hour. This is a great time to snap casual photos with your guests.

Reception Hour 1 Get all the formalities done at the beginning of the reception so that you can get to the partying portion as soon as possible. Get any remaining pictures done early if you have a time limit with your photographer or videographer.

The Grand Entrance At the beginning of the reception, the parents, the bridal party, and the couple are introduced.

This process might take five to 10 minutes depending on the size of the party.

The First Dance After the couple is introduced into the room,

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Welcome Speeches and/or Meal Blessing After the first dance, the emcee will likely bring the parents up for a brief welcome speech that may be followed by a prayer or blessing, while the catering team begins their service.

Meal Service It’s best to get the main meal started soon after the welcome remarks so guests are occupied prior to the dance floor opening.

Reception Hour 2 As you head into the second hour of your reception, here's what you can plan for: Change of Outfit It’s quite common for modern brides to slip into something more comfortable just before dinner ends to make a smooth transition for dancing the night away.

Wrap-up Meal Service To keep the momentum going, swiftly move to the next item on the program once the last plate has been served. This should be toasts or family dances.

Toasts It is wise to give a time limit to anyone who will give a toast to keep them from going on for too

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Family Dances/Open Dance Floor Family dances, such as the mother/son dance or father/daughter dance, are a great way to transition to the open dance floor.

Cake Cutting Keep in mind that traditional wedding etiquette dictates that it’s acceptable to leave a wedding once the cake has been cut, so this formality is best placed after all the other key moments of the evening.

Reception Hour 3 Hour three of your reception is all about having fun! This is the part of the night where the garter and bouquet toss would take place Dancing Many couples opt to keep the band or DJ going – and lots of guests will want to continue dancing!

Feel free to have this happening while other activities are happening at the reception, too.

Last Call At almost any bar or event, the last call is the universal signal that things are winding down.

You don't have to make it official, but if your venue has a sharp end time, it will help people prepare to start wrapping up.

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The Upsides and Downsides of the Four Wedding Seasons SOURCE: bridalguide.com (edited)

One of the first decisions you need to make after getting engaged is when to actually tie the knot.

Each season comes with its own set of pros and cons. Here are some of the things you need to know before sending out those save-the-dates.

Winter Weddings Pros: 1. When everything is white with snow, any color palette just pops!

2. Winter allows for endlessly rich dessert tables, hot cocoa bars, and copious amounts of comfort food.

3. For an outdoor wedding, you can have fireplaces, candles and more – you just need clear tents and portable heaters.

4. It is safe to say you can save extra money when booking your vendors for a winter wedding.

Cons: 1. It is crucial to get invites out before potential guests book flights home for the holidays or commit to holiday parties.

2. The sun sets fairly early, so the day needs to start – and end – much sooner.

3. Even though wedding dresses have tons of fabric, you’ll most likely need a second piece to stay warm for any outdoor activity.

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Spring Weddings Pros: 1. Your colors for the day will be matched by that soft romantic pop of color that nature bursts with at this time of the year.

2. Spring is a smart and safe time of the year for a larger wedding.

3. No weather-related restrictions when it comes to selecting your gown.

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Cons: 1. Spring is the “gamble season” when it comes to weather.

2. Vendors up their prices.

3. If you don’t have a long engagement the photographer and florist you’re set on could already be booked.

Summer Weddings Pros: 1. The menu and catering becomes all sorts of fun.

2. Daylight lingers and evenings are comfortable, allowing great flexibility in scheduling the ceremony, reception and photos – especially outdoors.

3. You can avoid the hottest hours of the day with a ceremony at 6 or 6:30 p.m., serving dinner after.

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Cons: 1. High temperature is a consideration; summer heat can be difficult for hair, makeup and some guests.

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2. Give yourself plenty of time to make proper arrangements for a summer wedding. Get your save-the-dates out early to friends who might take summer vacations.

3. Summer means sunshine and harsh lighting for outdoor photos. Carefully consider this, as your photos are what you’ll have when you want to remember the day.

Fall Weddings Pros: 1. The leaves are falling, the temperature is cooling. Late September options are endless.

2. If you prefer a deeper, darker color scheme then fall is your season.

3. Fall weather is dependable and predictable.

4. Money always matters. When planning a fall wedding, you can reduce your spending by utilizing the beauty of the nature surrounding you for all aspects of the wedding.

Cons: 1. Guest budgets can be tight after summer vacations. Gifts and travel plans may be cut accordingly.

2. You will need to select a location that is accessible and easy to get to for most friends and family.

3. Skin tends to start drying out as summer ends and fall makes its way. Plan accordingly.

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How Stress Can Affect Your Heart SOURCE: time.com (edited)

For most people, stress is part of everyday life.

The demands of work, family, and other pressures can leave one feeling angry, agitated, anxious, downtrodden, or burned out.

While these kinds of day-to-day challenges are often described as mild forms of stress, the reality is that some people will experience them more often and more significantly than others. And there’s mounting evidence linking these and other forms of stress to heart-related health problems.

The Stress-Heart Connection The human body reacts to stress in predictable ways. Blood pressure and heart rate increase, while breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Muscles grow tense and blood sugar levels rise. Alertness and attention sharpen.

This all happens because stress-related hormones are circulating throughout the brain and body, ramping up activity in the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and preparing you to respond to any

potential threats. While SNS activation is the kind of stress a person can feel, a lot more is going on inside them. In fact, stress affects the operation of every organ and system in the body, including the immune system.

All of this is normal and healthy. The body is made to manage stress, and, typically, it will recover from periods of stress without any lingering ill-effects. But in those situations when a stressful event is very severe, or when stress lingers for long periods of time, changes may occur that threaten the heart. Increases in blood pressure, which can be initiated by stress will increase

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Stress and Inflammation One of the end products of stress is inflammation.

While stress usually leads to temporary increases in inflammation, chronic stress can produce persistent low-grade inflammation. This sort of simmering, all-the-time inflammation has not only been tied to heart disease, but also to Type 2 diabetes, depression, and other illnesses of the mind and body.

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It may not be surprising, but according to experts, the time-tested elements of a healthy lifestyle – regular exercise, a proper diet, good sleep, and time spent with friends – can help a person recover from stress and reduce their risks for stress-related health problems. Leaning on other people for support – as opposed to isolating yourself and dealing with stress on your own – seems to be one of the best ways to reduce its harms.

For many of us, stress is inescapable. But we all have the power to eat better, exercise, and engage in other healthy activities that appear to help limit the harms of stress and protect our cardiovascular health.

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This well-known couple, Margaret “Markie” & Oliver J. Mummey lived in Slatington, PA, and had 11 great children together. They owned and operated the Mummey’s Photography Studio in the 1940s to 1970s. The entire Mummey family delivered the Sunday Call-Chronicle Newspapers together, delivering over 700 papers. Oliver started delivering the newspapers in 1926 when he was 14 years old. They would rise at 5 am and finish by noon each Sunday. They split up delivering the newspapers by driving in two cars for over 70 miles in Lehigh & Moore Townships. Sadly, Oliver was killed in an airplane crash while doing a photography assignment in 1966. After Margaret retired, she volunteered at the Slatington Public Library. The black & white photo was taken in the early 1930s when Becky first got interested in photography.

Pauline & Robert “Bobby” Spangler were residents of Lehigh Township, with Bobby being a lifelong resident in the township. Bobby was well known in the township for being a Lehigh Township School Board Director for 12 years and working for the New Jersey Zinc Co in Palmerton for 43 years. Bobby was also one of the founders of the Lehigh Township Fire Co. in 1944; being the first president of the fire company in 1944 & 1945. Bobby was good friends of Becky and helped show movies at different locations for him. The Spanglers were married for over 40 years and raised three fine children, Shirley, Barbara, and Bobby. Pauline lived in Palmerton before she was married and worked for 20 years at the DeVille Blouse Factory in Danielsville. Thank you to Barbara Spangler Grabarits and Michael Rehrig for helping with the information for this photo. Circa 1970s.

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Woman’s Club of Slatington Announces Spring 2024 Arts Contest

The Woman’s club will be holding their annual arts contest and show in conjunction with the Slatington Public Library in April. Creative arts categories are open to all ages. Entry forms and requirements are available at Northern Lehigh schools as well as Slatington Public Library and on the Library website. (Slatlib2@ptd.net). Categories are shown on the poster. Further information can be obtained and any questions can be directed to the librarians at 610-767-6461. Let your creative light shine by making an entry and hoping to see you at the arts show held at the library in April.

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Philanthropists, Mabel & Raymond E. Bryfogle, lived in Lehigh Township and wanted to help people in the township by having recreation activities for the community to enjoy. Because of their generosity the Berlinsville Park was named after them. The Bryfogle Memorial Park located off Route 248 on Aspen Drive in Berlinsville, has a baseball field, ¼ mile walking track, tennis court, basketball & volleyball courts, soccer field, and fitness stations to name a few, for fun outside activities for the residents in Lehigh Township. Raymond was a real estate agent for 50 years and Mabel was a Democratic Committee woman in Lehigh Township, Northeastern District, also for 50 years.

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A Message from Slatington Mayor Jeralyn Schoch It takes a community to make a change and now is the time.

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2. Beautification: Work on ideas and recommendations for projects which are designed to improve and maintain the appearance of our streets, parks, businesses and overall neighborhood aesthetics.

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Borough residents: I am looking for volunteers for either or both committees, the more people who get involved the more ideas and programs we can come up with and put into action.

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Slatington Library News Submitted by Louie Bechtel

In case of bad weather, library closings will be listed on the library’s website, and WFMZ’s website.

Pre-school Story hour returns on Tuesday, March 19th at 11:00am. The program will run through April 23rd. There will be stories, crafts and snacks.

The Donald D. Owens Reading Challenge of 2024 begins on February 18th. It is open to readers of all ages. Read 10 books write down the titles and receive a raffle ticket. At the end of the challenge, four prizes of $25.00 will be given away.

The more tickets you have the greater your chance of winning. The challenge will end on May 31st.

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Saturday, March 2nd at 11:00am. There will be stories, snacks and a give-away.

The 2024 Woman’s Club of Slatington Arts Contest will be April 15th. It will include coloring contests for pre-school children through 2nd grade, and adults. Students can enter projects of 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional art, fiber art, photography or poetry. Adults can do the same.

Cash prizes are given to students winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their division. All artwork is due to the Slatington Library by Monday, April 1st.

Contact the library for more information.

The Book Club is now reading “The keeper of lost things” by Ruth Hogan. They will meet in person or by Zoom at the library on Monday, February 5th at 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.

The Genealogy Club meets the second Saturday of each month. They will next meet on February 10th at 11:00 am.

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

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It’s a comfy house coat, a night gown with slippers, Making her breakfast in bed Hey you stop it! Get out of your head.

Let her feel your love so safe and secure, Share your compassion that comes from your heart.

Pay attention when she speaks A gentle smile, a tender touch, take her out dancing now that isn’t much.

A red scarf, a new blouse will show you a lot of love in our beautiful house, A box of candy with a big red heart, A diamond necklace might be a great start, A car or a cruise vacation could do the job, A credit card or wine tasting Washing the dog, NAH! That’s a little odd.

Feel her heart beating, watch her eyes sparkle, Listen for the words “I love you!” now isn’t that remarkable?

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American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report Releases Pennsylvania grades for Tobacco control policies, outlines Steps to reduce burden of tobacco

The American Lung Association recently released the 22nd annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, which finds that Pennsylvania received three F and two D grades for efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco use. This year’s report noted the need for Pennsylvania policymakers to focus on closing the loopholes in the Commonwealth’s Clean Indoor Air Act and expanding tobacco prevention and cessation program funding . The “State of Tobacco Control” report evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies to save lives. “Tobacco use is the leading cause of death in Pennsylvania and across the country and takes the lives of 22,010 state residents each year. The tobacco industry will do anything to protect their profits at the expense of Pennsylvania lives, so we must push forward in our efforts to prevent and reduce tobacco use,” said Aimee Van Cleave, Director of Advocacy at

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the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania.

“This year, we are working with state policymakers to focus on closing the loopholes in the Clean Indoor Act to prohibit smoking in all workplaces, including bars and casinos and expanding state funding for tobacco control programs.” and” Priority Calls to Action: Close the loopholes in the Clean Indoor Act with a comprehensive smokefree law. The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Passing a comprehensive smokefree law that eliminates smoking in all public places and workplaces, including restaurants, bars and casinos, would protect workers across the Commonwealth from deadly secondhand smoke.”

Increase funding for tobacco prevention and quit smoking programs. Despite receiving $1,540,000,000 from tobacco settlement payments and tobacco taxes, Pennsylvania only funds tobacco control efforts at 13.4% of the level recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Lung Association urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Josh Shapiro legislature to increase funding for this critical program to reach more Pennsylvanians

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Die Abgott Aabeder Roemer 1:18-32 Es 1. Kabiddel.

18 Fer der Zann vun Gott iss gewisse gemacht vum Himmel geeich all gottlose Sache un Ungerechdichkiet vun Mensche, wo mit ihre Ungerechdichkeit die Waahrheit zerickhewe. 19 Fer was gewisse sei kann weeich Gott iss rausgebrocht zu ihne, weil Gott ihne’s gewisse

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24 Fersell, hot Gott sie uffgewwe zu der Luscht vun ihre eegne Hatze in Unreinichkeit, un hot sie glosst Schande dreiwe unnich nanner mit ihre eegne Leiwer. 25 Sie hen die Waahrheit vun Gott verhandelt fer en Lieg, un hen sell aagebet un gedient, was gschaffe iss am Blatz vun ihm wo’s gschaffe hot, der wo globt iss in Ewichkeit. Aamen.

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Luscht. Fer iewen ihre Weibsleit hen’s Nadierlich verhendelt fer sell, was net nadierlich iss. 27 Un die Menner hen aa die nadierlich Not mit Weibsleit uffgewwe, un hen gebrennt in ihre Luscht fer nanner. Menner hen Schand gedriwwe mit Menner. Un so hen sie in sich selwert der Loh vun ihre Feehler grickt, as sie verdient hen.

28 Un zidder as sie net gemeent hen as es notwennich iss fer wisse weeich Gott, hot Gott sie iwwergewwe zu me unreine Meind, fer die Sache duh, as sie net sedde. 29 Sie sin voll warre mit alles Ungerechdes, Hurerei, Ungettlichkeit, Luscht un Schpeit. Sie sin voll Missgunscht, Maerderei, Schtreit, Verfierei un Gift. Sie draage Gschwetzer, 30 un duhn annri Leit nunner. Sie hasse Gott, sin raasich, schtolz un Braeggere. Sie denke an alle Sadde Ievil, un heiche ihre Eldre net. 31 Sie sin unne Eisichde, un halde net was sie verschpreche.

Sie hen ken Lieb, sin ausiewich un unne Baremhatzichkeit. 32 Sie wisse em Gott sei gerechte Gebodde, as selli wo so Sache duhn, verdiene der Dod. Ieven so, duhn sie net yuscht aahalde die Sache do, awwer sie hen aa Blessier in anre as sie duhn.

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The idol worshippers Romans 1:18-32 (RSV) Chapter 1 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse; 21 for although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking and their senseless minds were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man or birds or animals or reptiles.

24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.

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28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a base mind and to improper conduct. 29 They were filled with all manner of wickedness, evil, covetousness, malice.

Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity, they

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[When we look at this part of chapter 1 in the context of historical cultural Rome of Paul’s time, we notice some striking similarities to two religious cults featuring female goddesses that existed then, so Paul should have been aware of them in his missionary travels.

In this scripture passage, Paul is talking about a particular group of people. This “they” group mentioned here rejected the truth that God is the creator of this world and chose instead because of their foolishness to reject him and worship that which he created: images of mortals, birds, animals or reptiles (vv. 18-23).

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a lie, worshipped the creature rather than the creator, God give them up to their lusts, to dishonoring of their bodies among themselves (vv.

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(The Cybele (or Sybil) Cult which was also in Rome and a few other cities of the Empire in Paul’s time, had priestess with prominent roles in their worship routine. Perhaps Paul was thinking of them in his description of women above and since they were prominent, he listed the women first before the men, which was rather usual for someone living in such a patriarchal society. Men as Galli priests acted similarly to Paul’s description above (v. 27) and in a very public setting. Any more details about these cultic rituals would be inappropriate for this article.)

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Exactly how much money to Spend on a wedding gift Continued from page 13

Post, Co-President of The Emily Post Institute. "You should give a gift that's worth what you can afford to give comfortably."

Hopefully, hearing this advice will offer you a bit of relief. Along those same lines, you should also note that many traditional gifting rules are no longer relevant. "The amount of your gift does not have to cover your 'head' or 'plate,' which is a common misconception," Post explains. "Guests shouldn't even know how much their seat costs at a wedding. Your gift amount also does not have to be influenced by what the couple may have given you as a wedding gift either." And lastly, the formality of the event shouldn't impact how much to give for a wedding gift. "Just because you get invited to a formal event doesn't mean you can suddenly afford a gift at a higher price range," Post adds. "It always goes back to what you can comfortably afford."

How Much to Spend by Relationship and Situation Alright, alright, we know you're looking for at least one number to serve as a jumping-off point.

According to our insights, the average wedding gift amount spent by guests in 2022—which is on par with 2021—is $160*. While this data is a helpful starting point, it's also important to consider your relationship with the couple when deciding on an appropriate wedding gift amount. We found that the closer a guest was to the couple, the more they would spend. Below, we break down five scenarios to help you find a number that works for your budget.

Wedding Gift Amount: Close Family and Friends Your BFF is getting married! You've been Pinterestmessaging about this day together for years. Now

comes what to get them as a wedding gift. Based on our insights, wedding guests are typically open to splurging on a monetary or cash wedding gift for a loved one, with surveyors reporting an average spend of $200 if it's a close friend. That said, if guests were in the wedding party, they averaged about $170 on a wedding gift. As Volkom suggests, you should evaluate the total amount you've already spent on an engagement gift, a shower gift, the bach party and any other wedding-related expenses before deciding on a wedding gift amount. "It's perfectly acceptable to opt for a more sentimental gift rather than an extravagant gift," she says. You can always give something on the lower end of this spectrum, considering how much you're already contributing to their big day.

Wedding Gift Amount: Colleagues and Coworkers If you're unsure of how much to spend on a coworker's wedding gift, try looking for presents that fall anywhere between $50 and $100. If you've been working together for longer than a year, you might feel more inclined to spend on the higher end of this scale, budget-allowing. (Psst: Check out the top wedding gifts for your coworkeror wedding gifts for your boss.) And, if you're still unsure of what to get your coworker, you can always give a cash gift or gift card. "Cash is a perfectly acceptable gift to give on its own," Post shares. "We just recommend that you give a monetary gift with a wedding card so the couple knows who it came from."

Wedding Gift Amount: Loose Acquaintances The wedding day of an acquaintance or a distant relative is no less celebratory. While you might not have a close relationship, you can still get them a great gift to celebrate their love. We recommend browsing presents in the range of $75 to $175 plus.

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Upcoming Events 2024

February 10th Annual Sportsman Flea Market

Early Bird Admission 7:30 am-9:00 am, Adult $5.00 Regular Admission 9:00 am till 1:00 pm $3.00, 16 and under free all day.

A variety of Sporting items including fishing, hunting, camping, and other sporting related items.

14th Anniversary Special, a gun will be raffled off on February 10 tickets only available at the event. (Gun will be raffled off at noon.)

Block Shoots - February 11, March 10.

Doors open at 11:00

Shoots start at noon, 12 ga shotguns only, shells provided, A progressive jackpot. Raffles and other events throughout the day. Kitchen open. Tickets available at the door for main drawing.

Barrel length 36 inches including choke. Special “Old School Wooden Block Shoot”.

Spring Sportsman’s Night Friday March 8, 2024 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Raffles, Door Prizes and Main Ticket Raffle. Donation $5 each or 3 for $10 Tickets available at the door. Platter $5 with ticket. No take outs, No outside alcohol

February 10 Sportsman Flea Market Early Bird Admission

$5 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. • $3 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Under 16 Free

Block Shoot February 11

Doors Open at 11 a.m. • Block Shoot at 12 p.m.

Online raffles, check it out on our Facebook page

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