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Welcome to 2022

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Well here we are with our first issue of 2022.

Happy New Year! We are delighted to have you joining us again as we launch into another year of information we hope you will find interesting and useful.

In this issue we are going to look at things that are pet-related, plant-related, food-related (you gotta eat!), and also, we’re going to take a look at how to get our home offices organized. Plus a little more.

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Because this is our first issue of the year, we’re talking about the first half of January and in the first half of January the weather is often really cold. For many of us, that probably means a lot more time spent indoors, so in this issue and others this winter we’re going to look at ways to make the time indoors healthy and productive.

Pets will also be spending more time indoors this winter, so we’re going to take a look at fabrics and finishes you can use in your home that are the most pet-friendly, not just during this “stay at home” part of the year, but in general. For instance, if you’re planning to get a new rug or some slip covers, or have furniture reupholstered during the quiet of post-holiday January, there’s some information in “Pet-Friendly Fabrics and Finishes” you might find helpful and interesting.

Another area for special care during the winter months pertains to houseplants. Houseplants are basically indoors year-round, but even so, their needs are actually different in different seasons.

In the winter, with changes to humidity and how you bring heat into your living space, houseplants can require adjustments to how you normally take care of them. Be sure and read “Tips for Winter Continued on page 4

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Houseplant Care” for some ideas on how to maintain good houseplant health this winter.

Now let’s talk food. In “Hearty Vegetarian Meals for Winter,” we tell you about two delicious vegetarian meals that are especially enjoyable in the winter months.

Sticking with food, in case you’re interested in venturing into New York City for some Italian Cheesecake this month, we give you a few places to consider that are known for their torta alla ricotta.

We also include some details on how each eatery makes its own version. After you finish that article, you will probably be ready to bundle up, start the car and head straight to New York City to taste them all!

So again, happy New Year and welcome to 2022.

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Have you ever thought of taking a self-guided “cheesecake tour” in New York City? One of the most delightful cheesecakes, which is not the traditional heavier “New York Cheesecake,” is Italian cheesecake known as torta alla ricotta. We’re going to tell you a little about it and also, a few places to find it. And then for you traditionalists, we’re going to give you a “copycat” recipe for cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory.

The Tour Italian cheesecake, known as torta alla ricotta, is an excellent, lighter alternative to the heavier classic. Using ricotta cheese instead of the rich New York-style cheesecake ingredients, such as heavy cream and cream cheese, torta alla ricotta is dryer and more cake-like, but still wonderfully smooth and delicious.

Here are a few New York City bakeries and eateries you might want to include in your own New York Cheesecake Tour.

Rafele / Raffaele Ronca, a winner of Food Network’s hit show Chopped, is a co-owner and chef of Neapolitan restaurant Rafele at 29 7th Avenue South in the West Village. His cheesecake uses vanilla beans and buffalo milk ricotta for a light and silky texture and a pie dough crust. He infuses it with orange blossom simple syrup, and tops it with seasonal fruits such as caramelized figs or pears.

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Italian cheesecake made with ricotta and whole eggs, and a short-crust pastry base. This East Village establishment at 342 East 11th Street celebrated its 125th anniversary in September and is run by the 4th generation descendants of Antonio Veniero, an Italian who immigrated to the United States in 1885 when he was just 15 years old.

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Another New York spot serving torta alla ricotta is Ferrara, a fifth generation family-owned bakery at 195 Grand Street in Little Italy that offers traditional Italian cheesecake filled with ricotta and candied fruit.

The Copycat Recipe And now for your baking pleasure, here is a copycat recipe of The Cheesecake Factory’s classic New York-style cheesecake. This recipe yields 12 servings.

Ingredients Crust 1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs 1/4 t ground cinnamon 1/3 C unsalted butter or margarine, melted Filling 4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 C sugar 1/2 C sour cream 2 t vanilla extract 5 large eggs

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Hearty Vegetarian Meals for Winter SOURCE: Various

Topping 1/2 C sour cream 2 t sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 475°F. Place a large pan filled with ½ inch water in oven.

2. Make crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon; add butter or margarine. Press crust onto bottom and 2/3 of the way up a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment. Wrap a large piece of foil around bottom of pan. Freeze until filling in prepared.

3. Make filling: Use an electric mixer to mix cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla. Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides of bowl. Whisk eggs in a bowl; add to cream cheese mixture. Blend just until eggs are incorporated.

4. Remove crust from freezer and add the filling.

Carefully place cheesecake into preheated water bath. Bake for 12 minutes; turn oven to 350°F and bake until top of cheesecake turns golden, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove cake to wire rack to cool.

5. Make topping: Combine sour cream and sugar; spread over cake. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

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Here we have two delicious vegetarian recipes that are perfect for winter eating. The first uses sweet potatoes to create sweet-potato fettucine that you then toss in a gorgonzola and cranberry sauce. Total prep and cook time: 30 minutes.

The second recipe is a fast one to prepare. It’s the kind of dish you whip up when you’re hungry and don’t want to spend a lot of time on prep. The source for each recipe is listed and if you visit those sites you will find many more vegetarian recipes to make and enjoy.

Sweet Potato Fettuccine in Gorgonzola Sauce Source: liveeatlearn.com This Sweet Potato Fettuccini is tossed in a gorgonzola and cranberry sauce to create a decadent, gluten-free pasta dish that’s full of flavor and vitamins!

The prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20.

This recipe serves 2.

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato peeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon pine nuts 4 oz. gorgonzola cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup dried cranberries Instructions Cut Noodles: Peel skin from potato. Use a mandolin slicer or large knife to cut potato into long, thin slabs. Slice each slab into fettuccineshaped noodles (stack a few slabs to make this go faster).

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Toast Pine Nuts: In a small sauté pan, toast pine nuts over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook Noodles: In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat and add sweet potato noodles. Cook covered, stirring frequently, until noodles are slightly tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Warm Sauce: In a small sauce pan, heat gorgonzola and cream over medium-low heat until cheese has melted and mixture is warm. Remove from heat and stir in cranberries.

Serve: Toss everything together and serve warm.

Tips & Tricks This sweet potato fettuccine is best served fresh from the pan, but can be stored for about 2 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Fast Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner Source: tasteofhome.com If you get home, you’re hungry and you want to eat really soon, this next recipe is for you. This is the “Tomato & Garlic Butter Bean Dinner” and it makes 4 servings with a fast total prep time of just 15 minutes.

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Add garlic; cook and stir until tender, 30-45 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, spinach, Italian seasoning and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with pasta and cheese.

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Organizing Your Workfrom-Home Space SOURCE: washingtonpost.com (edited)

As we sit here almost two years into the pandemic, this much is clear: working from home is a full-time reality for many people and at least a part-time reality for others.

Whether you’re working from a table in the corner or a full home office, keeping your space organized is critical.

All you need is a space that is equipped with good lighting, a desk or table, a comfortable chair, and a place to store your work papers, electronic devices and office supplies. It doesn’t actually need to be a full room.

Here are some tips to help you get everything in order.

Invest in basics. There is no “right” place to have a home office. Some people like to be in a busier spot, while others like a quieter location. It depends on the person and the job, including how much time you spend on video calls.

You need to be comfortable in your space to be organized. If you’re sitting at a computer for most of the day, invest in a sizable table or desk and a

comfortable chair. If you don’t have good natural light, get a quality lamp or ring light. And if you prefer to stand up for a portion of the day, buy an adjustable desk. Also consider a footrest to help support your back, as well as a monitor riser or a larger monitor.

Use additional organizational tools. Papers and mail tend to pile up on surfaces when people don’t have the proper tools to easily get rid of them.

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have a trash can nearby and possibly a recycling bin.

Designate a specific spot – perhaps a tray or a different table – for personal papers so they don’t get mixed in with professional documents.

Even if you handle almost everything electronically, there are some documents that need to be kept as a hard copy. That’s where a filing cabinet, drawer or portable filing box can come in handy.

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If you need to see something to remember it, use nearby vertical space for a bulletin or magnetic board, where you can post lists, passwords and so forth. Store extra office supplies somewhere convenient, but don’t overbuy. And have a spot for charging your devices.

Note that not everything has to be utilitarian. A few personal items will warm up the space and you can also add plants, which can help reduce stress and increase productivity.

Tidy up end-of-day. Make it a routine to spend five minutes straightening up your workspace before signing off. File papers, bus glassware and plates, and recycle or toss unneeded items. This will help you stay organized and will keep overall clutter to a minimum.

At the start of the pandemic, our quickly created home offices were sometimes haphazard. But now that we have a little more clarity regarding our future work arrangements, it’s time to take a fresh look at our space and create a more functional setup for the new work reality.

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When you own a pet there is a lot of responsibility that goes along with that. In addition to training, feeding, exercising and taking your pet to the vet, you also have to “pet-proof” your home in various ways.

That doesn’t just mean installing gates and keeping chemicals out of reach. If you own pets and want your furniture and floors to last a good long time in good condition, you are probably best advised to use durable, easy-to-clean materials that resist stains on your furniture and scratches on your floors without absorbing too many smells.

This is also where the training comes in. Properly training your pet about where to do their “business” and what’s OK to scratch and chew will go a long way to help the situation. Fortunately there are a good number of animal-friendly fabrics and finishes you can work with in your home.

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Treated or Faux Hardwood / If stone isn’t your style, hardwood isn’t out of the question. Use a factory-finished floor rather than true hardwood if your goal is to prevent wear and tear. Just keep in mind that even treated wood is naturally more porous than other materials, so you’ll need to notice – and quickly clean up – spills and messes.

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Wool Rugs / If you want a more traditional look, a low-pile wool rug may be the best option. Wool is naturally water resistant, so pet messes shouldn’t seep into it. It’s also relatively easy to spot-clean, but for tough stains, consider professional cleaning.

No matter what, avoid high-pile rugs.

Ultrasuede / To avoid having scratched-up upholstery, use fabrics that pets can’t easily get their claws into, such as ultrasuede or mohair.

Ultrasuede, a synthetic form of suede, is also designed to be stain resistant.

Leather / Because it doesn’t absorb pet smells and it’s easier to clean, leather could be a reasonable choice for furniture. With leather or faux leather you can simply wipe the pet hair off. But keep in mind, leather is easy to scratch.

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Just because houseplants live indoors in a controlled environment for most, if not all of the year, that doesn’t mean their needs don’t change with the seasons. The winter might be considered a “dormant” season, but it doesn’t have to mean dead plants.

Here are some suggestions from experts on how to care for houseplants during the colder months.

Move outdoor plants in.Some houseplants thrive outdoors during spring and summer, especially in high-humidity areas, but they will struggle during winter. If they’re in pots and you can bring them inside, do so especially when overnight temperatures start dropping to between 50 and 55 degrees. Your subtropical plants, which include many houseplants, will turn to mush if they are exposed to temperatures close to 40 degrees. When you bring those inside, cut back dead leaves or branches so they can focus their energy on living leaves and new growth.

Check for pests. Before bringing any outdoor plants inside, make sure they are pest-free.

Otherwise, all of your indoor plants will be infested before long. When you buy a new plant, you should always keep it isolated until you’re certain it is also pest-free.

Dust the leaves. Plants collect dust and dust prevents the leaves from taking in the nutrients they need from the light. Because there’s already less light during winter, dusting the leaves is particularly important. Use whatever you have on hand: microfiber cloths with a spray of mild soap and water, baby wipes or a feather duster.

Put them in light. Because many plants need more than five hours of direct sun a day and there’s less daylight in winter, feel free to move your plants around. Position plants in the brightest part of your home, if only for a few hours a day. If it’s hard to find natural light, invest in grow lights for the winter months.

Keep plants warm – but not too warm. Cold air from a door, window or other drafty area will give plants a shock. Also, be sure your plant leaves aren’t touching windows that can get cold. At the same time, keep plants away from direct sources of heat, such as vents, heaters or fireplaces, so they

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Reduce watering. If the air around the plant is cooler, it’s going to take in less water, because there’s less heat and light to help move water through the plant and evaporate it out of the leaves.

Start watering once a week and adjust from there.

If the leaves are getting yellow, brown or crispy, that means they need more water. On the other hand, if you put your finger in the first inch of soil and it’s damp, hold off on watering.

Don’t forget about humidity. Many indoor plants are tropical and prefer more humid air.

Humidifiers are an option, or you can put water in a tray filled with pebbles and set the plant on the rocks. The moisture will evaporate up and around the plant. You can also lightly spray the plants with water.

No fertilizing needed. You don’t need to fertilize plants in the winter.

Hold off on repotting. Try to wait to repot – which stimulates growth – until spring, when the plant wants to be growing. March or April can be a good time.

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Donation to Reilly Children’s Cancer Hospital submitted by Kathy Duelley

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Lehigh Township Lions Deliver Christmas Cheer for 47th Year

Members of the Lehigh Township Lions Club get ready to deliver 240 Christmas fruit baskets to Lehigh Township residents age 60 and above, who live alone. An annual tradition since 1974, the Lehigh Township Lions purchase and prepare the

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Slatington Library News

memory of John Kisthardt and Doris and Nick Smith. We thank the families for including the library in remembrance of their loved ones. If you would like to purchase a book in memory or in honor of someone, please contact the library.

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.

submitted by Louise Bechtel

The Slatington Library is open for those looking for books and/or computer use. CHANGE IN MASK POLICY. Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, we are now asking everyone to wear a mask in the library.

The Book Club is currently reading “Crazy in love” by Luanne Rice. They will meet virtually on February 7th at 1:00.

Copies of the book are available at the library. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.

New arrivals at the library: Will, by Will Smith; The 1619 project, by Nikole Hannah-Jones; Billy Summers,

by Stephen King; The Judge’s list, by John Grisham and The stranger in the lifeboat, by Mitch Albom.

The library board of directors and staff would like to thank the Mickley/Fravel Charitable Trust for its generous grant to the library. This donation will be used to pay for the library’s subscription to Spark (the library’s circulation/catalog system), our security system and new books for adults and juveniles.

The library is currently receiving donations in

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Lehigh Township 2021 Christmas Tree Our family would like to thank everyone who came out on Saturday, November 27th for The 2nd Annual Lehigh Township Tree Lighting Service at Bryfogle Park in Berlinsville.

Those who knew Guy A Rice knew he loved Christmas, the Christmas lights and decorations.

The star/snowflake was a Christmas miracle as the day we said goodbye, a quick stop into Lowe’s and a chance meeting with some township workers looking for that special tree topper everything fell

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into place with the help of Guy’s son in law, Jeff.

As a family we were honored to have donated the star/snowflake that shines bright on top of the tree in his memory. Alexis and Giada (his granddaughters) lit the tree for the first time for the 2021 Christmas season with some help from Santa Claus himself and his behind the scene elves.

A special thank you to Scribbles and Drips Lettering & Graphics (William Neyer) for making & donating the perfect sign in such a short time period. To the Schaffer family (Chad, Jess, Madi, Aubrey, Taylor and Emma) for going live so our family out of the area was able to watch this event.

To all the family & friends from Lehigh Township and beyond who took the time to come enjoy the evening with us, braved the cold weather and shared stories with us all.

We hope as you drive by the tree it puts a smile on your face as it does with our family. We know that our husband/dad/pap/friend will forever be with us through his stories that will be shared

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

We hope that you enjoyed this year’s services “God with Us.” At St. Peter’s we believe God is still with us, bringing hope, joy, love and yes, peace – in all circumstances. But it isn’t over yet. Christ is with us everyday of every year. Lent will be upon us before we are ready. We hope that you continue to worship with us each day, allowing God to strengthen your walk with him.

A note St. Peter’s Bible Study on Monday mornings at 11am and Monday evening at 6:30pm will resume on January 10, 2022. Please contact Pastor Bill for further information. 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 soon watch for the start of “Grief Share.” More information to follow or contact Pastor Bill.

At this time, we are continuing with the online services along with the church being fully opened.

On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids, at 4pm. These can be viewed on facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

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Saturday, February 12, 2022 Pick-up from 3:30 to 6:00 P.M. Cost $12.00 per meal..

Menu: Pork and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Lima Beans, Bread & Butter, and Homemade Desserts.

For tickets call the church office at 610-767-6361 or Harrison at 610-216-4284.

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for you to come and join us.! All youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to attend an evening of fellowship, activities, and Biblical lessons, and the first Monday of the month is game and snack night. Regular meetings are held on Monday evening from 6-7pm. 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. Please note NO School means NO EDGE. The Bible study/Sunday school hour is at 9am, this is followed by the regular service at 10am. As the cold and flu season heat up, we are asking you to stay home if you are sick and watch online.

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 pre-packaged elements.

Due to the weather, Thursday Food Truck is not operating. We are planning on them resuming in April 2022.

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. See you in January on the 15th. At this time, the Board is requesting that masks be worn.

Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is 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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gange Gewilburt scheese; so wie Hause, Fesande, Gschgwall.)

TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

5 Yenner, 1956 Do huck ich un bin am Kontzidere, was ich schreiwe sett fer’s Neiyaahr abschtarde. Ich denk mol fer’s erscht duhnnich schwetze vun selle Warde, was mer doyetz in dem Kolum ghatt hen.

Es scheint es waere meh Leit ge-interest in denne Warde, as ich ge-echschpeckt hab ghatt. Do iss es Englisch, so wie mir sie verschtanne un heere hen unser Eldre sie schwetze un mer hen sie aa uffgeguckt im Horne’s Manual.

1. Kandel-zucker (m.) – rock candy.

(Des kann mer alleweil kaufe in deel Schtore. Deel Leit hen als en aardlich grefdich Gedrink gemacht Yaahre zerick mit dem Kaendi in Rei do.)

2. Schuss-bloder (f.) – stye. (Ebbes as mer uns Aag grickt alsemol.)

3. Gewilburt (n.) – wildlife. (Der Paepp iss als

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4. Gaawe (pl.) – talents. (Mer sett die Gaawe gut yuuse, was Gott em gebt.

5. Driese (pl.) – tonsils.

6. Dolmetschder (m.) – interpreter.

7. absenaat – particular or obstinate (Wann ebber arrig ‘particular’ iss, wie ebbes geduh watt, dann saagt mer, “Sei net so absenaat.”)

8. Iwwerfluss (m.) – overbundance.

9. abkappe – to mock or sass off (Sell macht mich bees, wann mich ebber abkappe dutt.)

10. aagranst (pp of aaranse.) – approached for something (Er hot mich aagranst fer Geld.)

Well, dart sin die Warde, awwer nau weess ich , was dihr noch gleiche deet zu wisse. Vun al de Briefe as mer grickt hen, hen mer der Brief rausgsucht, wo es erscht gschickt iss warre mit es menscht Warde recht. No hen mer en glee Grischtkindli eigewickelt fer schicke zu sellem Schriewe un sell iss der Elmer W … vun neegscht an Green Pond, Easton. R. D. 3 Es dutt uns Leed, as mer net ebbes schicke zu all denne, wo Briefe gschickt ihn, awwer des iss

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net meeglich. Ich hoff as ihr mer al widder schreiwe eb lang. Saagt mer was ihr gleiche zu lese. Gross Dunk zu eich all.

Mer waare arrig froh fer widder heere vun unsere Leeser vun Filldellfi un Kalifornya iwwer de Grischtdaage.

-Florence Baver

2. Stye on the eyelid. (Something that we got on the eye every now and then.)

3. Game animal. (Dad often went to shoot game animals; such as rabitts pheasants, and squirrels.)

4. Talents. (One should use the talents that God gave him.)

5. Tonsils.

January 5, 1956 Here I sit and am considering what I should write to styart off the New Year. I think at first I wll be speaking of those words which we had in this column recently. It appears that there were more people interested in those words then I had expected. Here is the [meaning in] English such as we understood and heard our elders speak them and we also looked them up in Horne’s Pennsylvania German Manual for Pronouncing, Speaking, and Writing English.

6. Interpreter.

Continued on page 30

1. Rock candy. (This we can still buy in some stores. Some people have made a very strong years ago by putting this candy in rye [whiskey].

[Rock and Rye – so I’ve seen told!]

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 29

7. Difficult to please, obstinate. (When someone is very particular how something is done, then one can say, “Don’t be so difficult to please!) [Of course, we all know someone like that and we also know that we, ourselves, are not absenaat, gelle?]

8. Surplus or overbundance.

9. To give a quick, sharp reply; to sass off. (That makes me angry, when someone gives me a sharp response.)

10. To urge vigorously; to approach for something.

(He tormented me for money.)

Well, there are those words, but I still know what you also would like to know. From all the letters that we got, we sought out the earliest send letter with the most words that were correct. Then we enclosed a little Christmas present to send to that writer and he is Elmer W … who lives next to Green Pond, Easton R. D. 3.

We are sorry that we did not ship something to all those who send us letters but that is not possible.

I hope that you all write again before long. Tell me what you would like to read. A big ‘Thank you!’ to each and every one of you.

We were also very glad to again hear from our readers from Philadelphia and California over the Christmas season.

[It has been some time since I featured a selection from Florence Baver, my first choice among Dutch writers when I started contrubuting these articles.

In this one she uses a lot of English loan words, most of which I respelled using Buffington/Barba rules. Enjoy!]

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The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Brooke Nonnemacher of Slatington has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for December. Brooke is the daughter of Melanie Nonnemacher. She has 2 sisters: Rachel & Abigail Nonnemacher.

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Help Wanted PT/FT SALES POSITION/ ADMINISTRATIVE: Computer savvy, good customer service and sales. Walnutport area call 610-7679600 for more information. Send resume to kmarsh@ townandcountrygazette.com (1/6) Looking for a PT/FT mechanic helper/trainee for Becker Airport Service. Call 610-266-5169 leave message. (1/6) FREELANCE WRITER: Do you have an interest in local government and community news? The Home News, a weekly community newspaper, is seeking freelance writers to cover municipal meetings and local events in Nazareth, Bath, Northampton and surrounding areas in Northampton County.

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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. $650 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $140-$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. (12/15)

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. (12/15) NEED SNOW PLOW? Fast service, Driveways/sidewalk with ice melt/ salt. Home owner/Business Properties. Lowest price. Contract Available. For Emergency Services, Call 484-262-3097. TEXT ONLY 610-417-4917 (2/17)

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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ADVERTISER INDEX 3 Daughters Construction...................37 A-1 Towing Service................................4 A9 Electric Company............................37 All Air Solutions.....................................6 Amey’s Clean Rite..................................7 Amey’s Garage.....................................40 Balloons by Robin..................................6 Barry Hausman Custom Kitchens........................9 Bechtel’s Pharmacy.........................6, 15 Becker Homes........................................7 BHHS Benjamin Real Estate...............12 Blue Mountain Chimney Sweep.........20 Blue Mountain Evergreen.....................4 Burger King..........................................21 Cedar Valley Post Frame.......................2 Charlette’s Web....................................13 Christman’s Septic...............................37 Country Clippers...................................33 Dennis George......................................11 Edgewater Bulk....................................39 Fairy Moon Yoga.....................................9 Family Practice.....................................18 Friedens Fire Co.....................................13 Friedens UCC..........................................25 G.D. Shupp...............................................37 George G. Bensing Funeral Home, LLC.................11 Great Metal Recycling..........................31 Harding Funeral Home........................14 Henry’s Service Station.......................19 Ironton Auto Body................................17 Jack Follweiler’s Garage.....................15 JMY Construction.................................37 Joe’s Battery & Tire..............................12 Just Build It...........................................18 Koehler Bros.........................................23 Kushy Boutique....................................19 Kyle’s Kars............................................25 Larry’s Antiques.....................................5 Lehigh Valley Scoopers.......................33 Leibenguth Auto.....................................8 Lincoln Manor......................................18 Liza’s House.........................................24 Miller Supply.........................................24 Mint Home Improvement....................30 Mountainside Construction.................39 Myster Tree...........................................37 Nancy's Therapeutic Massage........................................2 Neff’s Masonry......................................37

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Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center.....................2 Perfect Balance......................................9 Richard B. Ryon ...................................27 Roosevelt Demo Club..........................29 Schnecksville Notary...........................28 Shari Noctor...........................................3 Silfies Fuel............................................37 Spring Valley Meats.............................30

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