Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette November 17

Feeling Thankful

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Next up: Thanksgiving! Where did this year go? It’s been a busy one with all the usual features –

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new adventures, familiar holidays and sadly, people passing. I’m thankful for all of it because it is all part of life, which is something I’m very fond of. That might sound odd in regards to people passing, but you know, there are times when it can be agreed it’s the best thing for all concerned.

As we come into the Thanksgiving holiday, what are you thankful for? I hope there are many things on your list. Take the time if you can to remember some, if not all, of the things you are thankful for this year.

If you have been fortunate this year – in your life or in your business – now is the time to start looking at the coming months as the season for giving. We’ll share thoughts on that in “The Season of Giving.”

On a less complex note as we look ahead to Thanksgiving in this issue, we might also be thankful for Thanksgiving leftovers. Oftentimes, there are quite a lot of them, from a big mound of uneaten mashed potatoes to a heap of turkey and of course stuffing, stuffing, stuffing! I know I’ve heard the question, “what are we going to do with all the leftovers?” more than once. Well, we snooped around at foodnetwork.com and came up with two recipes that should help make your Thanksgiving leftovers move along pretty quickly. Read “Thankful for Leftovers” for our suggestions. Thanksgiving of course is only one day of the

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holiday weekend, so what do we do (besides eat leftovers) the other days? Turns out there are plenty of things to do over the Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure and read “Thanksgiving Weekend Activities” for more than enough ideas to keep everyone busy. From there, we pivot more towards the full

holiday season ahead. We will take a look at a range of ways that you can create “Holiday Decorating on a Budget.” It’s really not that hard and the results can be stellar without breaking the bank.

We also take a look at how you can lower all the stress you sometimes feel planning for the holiday season. Be sure and read “De-Stressing Holiday Prep” for some solid ideas to help you create and enjoy a stress-free, or at least “less stressful” holiday season.

So please enjoy this issue and join us next time when we look at all kinds of winter-related activities. See you then.

The Season of Giving

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

During this Thanksgiving holiday period it’s appropriate to be thinking of how you can help make the lives of others, the lonely and hurting members of your community, better. There are so many ways we can each help others.

Toys, Food and Clothes

Toy donations can help brighten a child’s day so easily. A doll, a toy car or an age-appropriate book can all help inspire a child’s imagination while also improving motor or reading skills. The impact of a toy donation or book donation can be remarkable, starting with the smile or look of wonder it will bring to the child’s eyes.

Food banks and clothing banks – we have plenty in our region designed to help those in need. There is nothing worse than being cold in the winter. There is a coat project called “Project Warm and Cozy” that will take place December 3 in Slatington along the canal. Coats, gloves, scarves and hats will be hung along the canal for the homeless in

our community to take for their comfort. To find out if you can help in any way, call 484-240-9774.

Food banks where you can donate food and provide helping hands exist through churches and other organizations also throughout our region. Contact your local churches or do a Google search and you will definitely come up with opportunities to help.

The Elderly Neighbor

The elderly who often live alone need both physical assistance and companionship. A neighborly visit to elderly neighbors on your block or in your neighborhood means more than you

restrictions they have to live by, a hot meal or even a prepared meal from the grocery store will be so gratefully received.

Of course when winter weather hits, the elderly who live alone are at great disadvantage if snow and ice are blocking their door. Always remember the elderly during the coming winter months and offer to shovel front stairs or a driveway when you can – or send your kids over to take on the task.

How Can You Give Back?

During this season of giving, what can you do to give back to your community? If you have been fortunate in your life or in your business and have

much to be thankful for, there must be ways that you can contribute to help make life better for those not as fortunate.

Giving back to the community is also something families can do together. If you are planning to make a clothing donation, there is no reason your children can’t contribute something of their own. If you are planning to donate canned goods or other items specifically needed at a food bank, there is no reason your children cannot help gather, or even select, some of the goods at the store. This is the season for giving. Give generously where you can and then give thanks that you are able to do it.

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Thankful for Leftovers

Thanksgiving leftovers can be great, but we have probably all had the experience where we have a whole lot of uneaten mashed potatoes, half a turkey and stuffing, stuffing, stuffing. The question asked every year is, what do we do with the leftovers? Next-day sandwiches are great, but they may not make a very big dent. And throwing good food out should never be an option.

Sometimes a little imagination is all that’s needed. We did some scouting around at foodnetwork.com and came up with a couple of recipes that should help make your Thanksgiving leftovers disappear pretty quickly.

For Lunch: Leftover Stuffing Waffles (loaded)

Use up a whole lot of leftovers by cooking a stuffingbased batter in a waffle iron and topping the waffle with all the fixings, from turkey to mashed potatoes, gravy and a dollop of cranberry sauce.

Special Equipment: Waffle Iron

Ingredients • Vegetable oil for waffle iron

4 1/2 cups crumbled leftover stuffing

out easily: 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining stuffing mixture.

3. Transfer each waffle to a plate, top with a scoop of mashed potatoes covered with gravy and finish with a dollop of cranberry sauce.

For Dinner: Griddle Cakes with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

1. Preheat a waffle iron to medium high. Generously brush the top and bottom of the iron with oil.

2. Combine the stuffing, parsley and eggs in a medium bowl. Evenly and firmly pack the waffle iron with some of the stuffing mixture. Close iron and cook until waffle is golden and can be lifted

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Put your leftover turkey, cranberry and stuffing to good use in a reimagined meal. Use the stuffing to make savory griddle cakes and top them with an easy, homemade cranberry barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/2 onion, chopped • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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• 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoon dark brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 4 cup leftover stuffing

• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

• 1 to 2 eggs (depending on how dry your dressing is)

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 1 cup chicken broth, turkey broth, or water

• About 12 ounces leftover sliced turkey

Directions

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the cranberry sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat slightly and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, transfer to blender and blend until smooth. Pour into bowl and set aside.

2. Put the stuffing in a large bowl with the parsley and egg and mix well with your hands. Divide the mixture into 6 portions and form each into a flattened 3-inch cake. Put the cakes on a plate and refrigerate to set, about 10 minutes.

3. Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Add the dressing cakes and cook, turning once, until hot and golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the cakes to individual serving plates. Add the broth to the skillet, then the sliced turkey and cook gently until just warmed. Serve the cakes topped with the turkey and cranberry barbecue sauce.

For many more ideas on how to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers this year, visit: https://www. foodnetwork.com/thanksgiving/leftovers/bestthanksgiving-leftover-recipes

Thanksgiving Weekend Activities

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Thanksgiving weekend goes beyond the actual holiday meals and gatherings. As a holiday weekend it is a great time to relax of course, but also if you are inclined, it’s a wonderful time to go beyond your own family to connect and check in with your neighbors – especially those who are elderly.

If you live alone or otherwise have time on your hands, connect with a local food bank or church to see if they are running free Thanksgiving meals for the community – they can often use extra hands to help out. For instance, the Living Hope Lighthouse at 705 3rd Street in Palmerton will be hosting a free community Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, November 23rd in its Fellowship Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Overall, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is a great time for sharing and caring. There are of course other activities that can also help you fill the weekend. From televised football games to Small Business Saturday and of course the Macy’s

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving Day Parade, there is no reason to sit around and be bored this Thanksgiving weekend.

Thanksgiving Weekend Football

The NFL's annual Thanksgiving tripleheader returns on Thursday, November 24. The NFL on Thanksgiving is a longstanding tradition established and led by the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys having annual games. This will be the Lions' 83rd Thanksgiving game and the Cowboys' 55th.

The teams playing this year are:

• The Buffalo Bills at the Detroit Lions (12:30p/ ET)

• The New York Giants at the Dallas Cowboys (4:30p/ET)

• The New England Patriots at the Minnesota Vikings (8:20p/ET)

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday has become an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year that will be Saturday, November 26.

By supporting small businesses in your community on Small Business Saturday, your

dollars make a significant impact in your community. Small businesses create localized jobs, as well as pay taxes locally and put dollars back into the community for supplies and other services.

Shopping small for the holidays can also be environmentally friendly. When locally owned businesses locally source raw materials or manufactured products, it reduces the distance that goods travel. As a result, there is no shipping from across the globe and less packaging, making for a smaller carbon footprint. So if you can find it locally, buy it locally on Small Business Saturday. It’s a real win-win.

To prepare for Small Business Saturday, check your favorite local retailers' websites and social media pages for store offerings, hours and event announcements.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Of course, the “granddaddy” of all the Thanksgiving weekend activities is the televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York! This year’s 96th Annual edition will be televised live on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon/ET.

Filled with marching bands, specialty floats and the giant balloons we know and love, the Parade will be hoste by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. So whatever you decide to do this Thanksgiving, have a beautiful holiday weekend.

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Here it comes, right on cue! It’s November already and the Christmas commercials have started appearing on television. Stores are all decked out with holiday decorations and the kids are probably already begging for new “stuff” this holiday season. By the time December rolls around, it could feel like there’s not enough time in the day. But, spoiler alert, the holidays don’t have to be entirely busy and stressful.

For many of us, the holiday season is a time that is anticipated with both joy and anxiety. Sure, we love the celebrations, the family traditions, and we cherish the memories of holidays gone by; but

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along with them, we add the stresses of preparation, expectations and the fear of letdowns, or family squabbles. With this in mind, here are a few tips to reduce your stress and hopefully make for an enjoyable and meaningful holiday season.

Stress Reduction Tips

1. Set manageable expectations. / Spend some time now setting realistic and manageable expectations for your holiday season. Be realistic and upfront about what your family can do. Make a list of what is possible and prioritize the most important events and activities for you and your family. Then, pace yourself and organize your time.

2. Remember the holiday season does not eliminate sadness or loneliness. / Old problems and difficulties continue, and new ones can arise during the holiday season. For some, the holiday season evokes painful memories from recent events or the loss of loved ones. Allow room for yourself and family to experience and express these feelings without letting them dominate the entire holiday season.

3. Enjoy activities that are cheap or free. / There are many good holiday-related activities that will add to your family’s enjoyment that are either free or low-cost such as driving around to

look at Christmas decorations, decorating your home together as a family, baking Christmas cookies, going window-shopping, or playing in the snow.

4. Enjoy a family holiday tradition. / Traditions provide opportunities to keep your family’s legacy going and create meaningful memories. From the silly to the sentimental, if your family has established holiday traditions, be sure to include them in your holiday activity plans if possible.

5. Try something new. / Traditions are great, but sometimes families find themselves in a rut, celebrating the holidays in exactly the same way year after year. This can result in a holiday funk. Think about finding a new way to celebrate the holidays this year. You just might create a new tradition for your family.

6. Spend money responsibly. / Thanks to our culture and the well-thought-out marketing strategies of retailers, the holiday season always brings the big temptation to spend lots of money, especially when it comes to purchasing Christmas and holiday presents for your family. Don’t be afraid to say no to this temptation. The following is simple but good advice for every family: Don’t

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spend beyond your means and don’t rack up significant credit card debt. Decide now to be financially responsible this holiday season.

7. Carve out some time for yourself! / Don’t take on all of the responsibilities of your family’s holiday celebrations by yourself. Share the load. For example, assign responsibilities to your family members for preparation and clean-up of your Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday meals. Create some space during the holidays to recharge your own batteries.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies:

Bath: Sunday, Nov. 27, 6 p.m. at Monocacy Creek Park.

Coopersburg: Saturday, Nov. 26, 6 p.m. at Coopersburg Fire Company.

Easton Peace Candle Lighting: Saturday, Nov. 26, 12-8 p.m. The ceremony to light the candle will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Centre Square.

Nazareth: Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at Center Circle

New Tripoli: Sunday, Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. (event 4:30- 7:30 p.m.) at Ontelaunee Park.

North Catasauqua: Sunday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. at North Catasauqua Park

South Whitehall Township Tree and Bridge Lighting: Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. at Covered Bridge Park, Covered Bridge Lane and Wehr Mill Rd.

Slatington: Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. (event 5-7 p.m.) at Veterans Memorial Park.

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Here are some great tips for holiday decorating on a budget. These will let you create a seasonal look in your home and capture the holiday spirit without breaking the bank.

1. Shop Dollar and Discount Stores

Discount and dollar stores offer a wide range of affordable holiday décor. You can find everything from ornaments and wall hangings, to figurines and table decor very inexpensively.

2. Shop Thrift Store Holiday Décor

Goodwill, the Salvation Army, and other thrift stores can be a great place to stumble onto budgetfriendly holiday décor – especially if your tastes run to vintage.

3. Use Other Holiday Items as Decorations Make other holiday items work overtime to add some festive fun to your living space. For example, if you’ve already invested in gifts along with the

wrappings and trappings, start wrapping items early with extra care. Then use a few gifts in the entryway or elsewhere to create a holiday décor “moment” this holiday season.

4. Make It with Paper Paper along with some basic craft supplies like markers, scissors, ribbon, and a glue gun can create lovely decorations with minimal spending. Turn to Google, Pinterest, or your favorite craft books and magazines for ideas.

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Play the Craft-Store Coupon Game

Many craft stores, including Michael’s and JOANN’s, are known for issuing regular coupons. Before heading to the store, check their websites to download or print their latest. Also, you can often earn premium coupons or extra discounts by being a member of their loyalty programs.

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Get Creative with Non-holiday Items

Look around your house for items you can use as holiday décor, even if they aren’t technically “holiday-themed.” For instance, pull out the redplaid fleece blanket and toss it over your sofa to create a cozy, instant winter vibe. Or use a white bowl filled with candy canes or a clear mug filled with wrapped candies to create spots of color and holiday flair.

7. Create Ice Lanterns for Holiday Events or Dinners

This décor hack is a dream for your wallet. All you need is water, a couple of containers, a candle, and some time. Start by choosing the base of your lantern, which should be a midsize container. An old whipped topping container or a cereal bowl both work perfectly – just make sure they’re freezer safe.

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inside to give it enough weight to keep it from floating.

Fill the larger container with water. Then set the glass or jar in the center. Place the entire thing in the freezer until it’s frozen.

Carefully remove the ice from the larger container and remove the jar or glass from the center. That will leave you with a ring of ice. When the time comes to use it, set the ring on a pretty plate and place a votive candle in the middle. Light the candle and watch the flames dance and sparkle over the ice.

8. Trim the Tree with DIY Elements

Create your holiday décor on a budget with DIY elements. Make mini paper snowflakes to hang all over the tree, or purchase inexpensive candy canes to add some bright color. You can even dry sliced lemons, oranges, and limes in your oven to hang on the tree, or string them with popcorn for a traditional garland.

How to Protect Yourself from Holiday Shopping Scams

National nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America arms consumers with knowledge to keep scammers from playing the Grinch this year

Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to scams.

“Scams often increase with consumer spending, making the holidays ripe for scammers trying to take advantage of the season’s sense of urgency and scarcity,” said Amy Maliga, a financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. “It’s not enough to be aware of scams, though. You have to learn how to watch for and avoid them so your happy holidays don’t turn into a nightmare.”

Maliga shares several things to do and watch out for to avoid falling prey to holiday shopping scams:

Use secure payment methods: Be wary of websites or sellers that request unusual payment methods like wire transfers, cashier’s checks or apps. Stick to secure payment options such as major credit cards or PayPal.

Check for site security: Look for ‘https’ at the front of the site’s URL and the small lock icon in the browser window. These indicate that the website is secure, ensuring any data you share (such as credit card numbers or shipping details) will be encrypted when you submit it.

Watch for spelling and grammatical errors: If you notice a plethora of spelling and grammar mistakes on a website, social media posts or other promotional materials, you likely want to shop elsewhere.

Pay attention to reviews: Reviews can reveal much about online retailers and sellers. Are there lots of poor reviews from buyers who didn’t receive what they purchased? Or are there numerous glowing reviews that all read alike?

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Watch for ‘phishy’ confirmation emails: If you receive a confirmation email for an order you didn’t place, ignore and delete it. Knowing people are likely making several orders, scammers will send a phishing email disguised to resemble a confirmation notice from legitimate retailers. If it appears legit, try manually searching the order number on the retailer’s website instead of clicking

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Slatington Library News

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A “Thirty-One Gifts” shopping event to benefit the Slatington Library will be held at the library on Nov. 19th from 10am to Noon. Anyone who attends will be entered to win a $78 Bulldogs extra large athletic tote in NL navy blue & white. If you can’t attend please shop online by Sunday Nov. 23 at www.mythirtyone.com/momofgirls & click on “My Parties” then select Slatington Public Library. Mrs. Santa will be visiting the library on Friday, Dec. 3 from 4pm to 5pm, prior to the tree lighting events at Veteran’s Park. There will be stories, gifts and snacks so stop to start your Christmas season. Preschool story hour is back! The program will be held on Tuesdays at 11:00am from October 25th to November 29th. No registration is necessary. There is currently an opening on the Library Board of Directors for a representative from the Borough of Slatington. If you are interested in becoming a member of the

board, and would like to get involved in your community, please contact the library. The Book Club members are currently reading a short story of their choice. They will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 7th at Chris and Eli at 1:00pm for their annual “Chat & Chew”. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. The Library is looking to start a Teen Advisory Board. If you are a teen and wish to get involved, please call or stop in the library for more information. Library hours are currently 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.

484.262.9992 103 Main Street, Walnutport, PA 18088

Hours: M-F 6pm-8pm, Sat and Sun 10am-8pm

Events

Advent is right around the corner beginning November 27th, and our series of services is entitled, “Be Born in Us Today”. We invite you to come out and join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for Sunday School for all ages groups. Worship begins at 10:30am. Communion is observed the first Sunday of the month.

Sharing God’s blessings on Food Truck Thursday. The free give away begins at 10am. Always keep watch on the church Facebook page for cancellations, postponements etc. The line begins at the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Please note that the last Food Truck for the year will be December 15th, Also keep watch the week of Thanksgiving for the day for pickup.

Both Monday morning and Monday evening Bible Study’s will be doing the study “Case for Heaven” by Lee Strobel. Times are 11am and 6:30pm. Thursday evening Bible Study will be on the series “Chosen 2”, at 6pm. Contact Diane Ritzenthaler to reserve a book, at 610-216-6821.

“Grief Share” began a new session on September 13th. Grief Share” meets on Tuesday morning at

10am, at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale. If you are interested in participating contact Pastor Bill. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’s Church.

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.

On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids“4pm. This can be found on facebook. com/StPetersChurch18080. The time for EDGE is 6pm on Monday evenings, for youth in 6thgrade and up. 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. 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

Happy Thanksgiving

located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on November 19th, come and check out all the new clothing. 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. Contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or visit stpetersumcemerald.org.

TOUCH OF DUTCH

Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Der Danksdaag

Heit iss der Daag as der Governor vorgsetzt hot fer Dank zu gewwe. Es hot viel Leit as gaar net wisse was es meent. Deel meene es waer en Daag fer Sich rund voll Welschhinkel fresse un dennoh grank warre druff. Der Mensch kann en Sau vun sich mache so gschwinnt iwwer em Fresse as em Saufe.

Ich gleich selwer am Disch sei wu en Welschhaahne verrisse watt—net as ich Welschhinkel gleich, awwer es iss alsfatt ebbes Gudes mit verbunne.

Viel Leit gehne zu groosse Expens fer ihre Esse uffgriege— abbaddich so Familye as reich sin. Dennoh danke sie Gott as sie so gut aakumme mit lange Gebeeder awwer denke net draa as velleicht ihrem neegschde Nochber sei Kinner Hungersnoot leide.

Hoscht du in deim Lewe draagedenkt as me aarreme Mensch mithelfe en viel greesseri Blessier iss as wie en grooss Middaagesse aussem Weg schaffe? Es sin viel Leit as alsfatt Dank gewwe

weil sell ken Geld koscht, un wann net Grischdedum frei waer, dann deede sie ken Fipp gewwe devor. Aarreme Leit mithelfe macht fer en lang un haerrlich Lewe. Der Mann wu nix gebt zu nimmand, daer iss wie en Wasserpand as net auslaaft. Es Wasser iss grie un schleimisch, un Grodde un Schlange hocke uff der Bank. Bei ihne kummt alles ei un nix geht aus.

Awwer der Mann wu alsfatt gebt iss wie es Barrigwasser. Es grickt viel un gebt alles as es grickt. Wu's annelaaft sin die Felder grie, die Veggel singe uff de Beem un die Forelle schiesse drin rum wie Wedderleeche. Es Wasser lacht un danst un tschumpt mit Freide. Mer gleiche es Wasser drinke un mer kann sich net zu neegscht dezu hocke wann mer mied iss.

Es hockt sich nimmand neegscht an en grieni Wasserpand fer Blessier suche. So iss es mit em geitziche Mensch. Er gebt nix un gratzt alles zu sich wie en Grebbs. Er schwetzt vun nix as Geld, un Land, un Welschkann, un Sei, un wann du ihm

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lang genunk zuharricht, gebt er dir's Schiddle. So dutt's grie, schleimisch Wasser.

Ich bin en aarremer Mann, awwer so verhafdich as ich dir's saag, wann ich's afforde kennt, dann waer mei greeschdi Blessier so aarreme Deihenker mithelfe."

Awwer sei's wie's will, ich hab mei Gsundheit, un ee Jigger aus der schwatze Boddel macht mich als so reich fiehle as der Jay Gould als hot, wu gsaat hot er deet ee Millyon Daller gewwe wann er sei Niraelchi kyure kennt. Es sin hunnert vun alde Weibsleit do am Barrig as meene sie hette ihn kyure kenne, awwer wann er all es Gegreider genumme hett as ich hab wie ich der Gickser ghatt hab, waer er dot gange lang eb er iss.

Yaa, es hot yeders ebbes fer dankbaar sei. Der Parre Mohler iss dankbaar as er sei Luh grickt hot alle Vaddel Yaahr, un die Leit sin dankbaar as sie en Parre hen as es Effengeelium recht ausleege kann. Der Hollerheck iss dankbaar as er en guder Handel ghatt hot iwwer es letscht Yaahr.

Der Meik Bixel iss dankbaar as er net gfange iss warre wie er em Saem Sieschols sei Seidefleesch

gschtole hot, un der Tschecky Hahneyarrick iss dankbaar as sei Schwaer zwee Bletz ge-eegent hot. Die Palli iss dankbaar as sie noch ihre Gottlieb hot, un ich bin dankbaar as ich noch mei liewi Palli hab.

Sie saage die Welt watt besser, awwer ich glaab net as Dankgewwe viel helft wann mer net als ebmols ebbes noochschiebt. Wann der alt Saemmi Sendepetzer heit in die Karrich kummt un beedt bis er umechdich watt, dann sei net verschrocke. Yuscht heb ihm's Glingelseckli unnich die Naas, un er kummt widder zu!

-Bonnastiel (Thomas H. Harter)

Thanksgiving

Today is the day that the governor has prescribed for us to give thanks. There are a lot of people who do not know what it means. Some think that it is the day for eating oneself round with turkey and then getting sick. A human being can make a pig of himself as quickly by eating as by drinking.

I myself like to be at the table where turkey is being eaten—not that I like turkey, but there is always something good associated with it.

Many people go to great expense to get together their meal—especially such families that are rich. Then they thank God that they are getting along so well with long prayers, but they don't think about the fact that perhaps their next-door neighbor's children are suffering hunger.

Have you ever thought in your life that helping out a poor person is a greater joy than getting rid of a large dinner/lunch? There are many people who continually give thanks because it doesn't cost any money; and if Christendom weren't free, then they wouldn't care to give a fippenny [five cent piece] for it.

Helping poor people makes for a long and glorious life. The man who gives nothing to anyone, he is like a pond that does not run out [that is, has no outlet]. The water is green and

slimy, and frogs and snakes sit on the bank. With them, everything comes in but nothing goes out.

But the man who always gives is like the mountain water. It gets much and gives everything that it gets. Wherever it runs the fields are green, the birds sing in the trees, and the trout shoot around like lightning. The water laughs and dances and jumps with joy. We like to drink the water, and one can't sit too close enough to it when one is tired.

Nobody sits close to a green pond to find joy. So it is with a stingy person. He gives nothing and scratches everything toward himself like a crab. He talks of nothing but money and land and corn and pigs; and if you listen to him long enough, he'll give you the shakes. So does green, slimy

John

water.

I am a poor man, but as truly as I tell you, if I could afford it, then my greatest joy would be to help out such poor devils.

But be that as it may, I have my health, and one jigger out of the black bottle makes me feel as rich as Jay Gould used to, who said that he would give one million dollars if he could cure his neuralgia. There are a hundred old women here on the mountain who think that they could have cured him, but if he had taken all of the herbs that I did

when I had the hiccoughs, he would have died long before he did.

Yes, everyone has something to be thankful for. Pastor Mohler is thankful that he gets his pay every quarter year, and the people are thankful that they have a pastor who can explain the gospel correctly. Hollerheck is thankful that he had a good business during the last year.

Mike Bixel is thankful that he wasn't caught when he stole Sam Sieschol's bacon, and Jacky Hahneyarrick is thankful that his father-in-law owned two places. Polly is thankful that she still has her Gottlieb, and I am thankful that I still have my dear Polly.

They say that the world is getting better, but I don't think that saying thanks helps much when one doesn't give back something. When old Sammy Sendepetzer today comes into the church and prays till he is unconscious, then don't be scared. Just hold the collection plate under his nose, and he will come to again.

[This version is from Earl C. Haag’s “Neinuhr Schtick” column.]

Hallicher Betdaag zu eich all!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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For Sale

4 Cemetery plots in Danielsville. Call Susan 610-6573054 (11/17)

Match Box Collection: 19501970 over 100 toys, some with boxes. Very good to excellent condition. Carrying case, display cabinet, some hot wheels also. Call Curt 484-284-9282 before 5 p.m. (11/17)

Thanksgiving goodies. Pumpkin roll 12.00. Pies 10.00 blueberry apple cherry peach pumpkin and wet bottom shoo-fly. Kiffles and nut tossies 7.50 dz. Berlinsville area. Call Mom's Kitchen to place order 610-392-1843. (11/17)

Wanted

Wanted old firearms and military items, Civil War to WWII. Cash paid for old guns. Call or text Jim 610-509-1986 (11/17)

Help Wanted

Lehigh Valley Scoopers is hiring a FT Route Manager- Pet Waste Removal Technician. 4 days a week, Monday-Friday, no weekends. Valid and clean driver’s license. Company truck driven during hours of work. Reliable transportation to business in Slatington. Contact & send resume to info@ lehighvalleyscoopers.com

SALES ACCOUNT

EXECUTIVE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Do you enjoy sales? Are you a people person? Are you computer savvy? Do you possess good customer service skills? Are you passionate about preserving the written word?

The Home News is seeking a Marketing and Sales Account Executive. Interested candidates, please email resume to cstroh@ homenewspa.com.

interior House Cleaning : every other week. 2 - 3 hour job. Cherryville, Pennsville Area. Call 610-767-0277 (11/17)

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)

Real Estate for Rent Services Available

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)

Sergey Tile & Marble: 25 years experience, we work with ceramic tile, porcelain tile, granite and marble tile. We also offer bathroom remodeling. Call 484-794-0756 or 215- 669-5032 (12/1)

Tim's Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (12/15)

Master Electrician since 1987. No job too small. Reasonable prices. Free quotes. Todd Haring.484-951-8624. PA#093516 (12/1)

3 Daughters Construction 28

A.F. Boyer Hardware & Guns 5

A-1 Towing Service 39

A&A Limo ............................................... 9

All Air Solutions .................................. 10

All American Tree Service 28

Amey’s Clean Rite 14

Amey’s Garage 48

Amy Hillborn 39

Bach & Handel ..................................... 17

Bachman Fuel 29

Ballantine Management Group 7

Balloons by Robin 34 Barry Hausman

Custom Kitchens. ...................... 6

Beacon 443 42]

Bean Bath Cafe 23

Bechtel’s Pharmacy 4

Becker Homes 41

BHHS Benjamin Real Estate ................ 9

Blue Mountain Chimney Sweep 4

Blue Mountain Evergreen 29

Boom Mowing 41

Burger King 2, 18

CBD American Shaman ..................... 39

Century 21- Ryon Real Estate 6

Chris & Eli Family Restaurant 8

Christine Moscaritolo - State Farm 8

Christman’s Septic Service 41

Christ UCC - Little Moore ..................... 5

Citizen’s Fire Co. 16

Copeechan Fish & Game 32

Country Clippers 35

Dr. Karen’s Kountry Kennel 35

Diamond Fire Co.................................. 16

Dinner with the Doctor 26

Donna Bok 20

Emerald Cider Mill 12

Everett Chiorpractic 31

Family Practice .................................... 27

Furry Feet Rescue ............................... 34

George G. Bensing

Funeral Home, LLC 43

Good Shepherd UCC 32

Grace Naomi Boutique ....................... 43

Great Metal Recycling ......................... 41

Harding Funeral Home 36

Heidel Hollow 30

Jack Follweiler’s Garage 7

J&J Coins 26

JMY Construction ................................ 41

Joe’s Battery & Tire 5

Klecknersville Rangers 30

Kushy Boutique 13

Kyle’s Kars 44

Lehigh Valley Granite............................ 6

Lehigh Valley Spinal 11

Lincoln Manor 7

Liza’s House 38

Lorah’s 20, 39

Mack’s Tree Service ............................ 32

Miller Supply 30

Mint Home Improvement 38

Missing Dog 31

Mobile Home Parts Center 41

Mountainside Construction ................ 47

Mountainside Pizza 31

Myster Tree 41

Nana’s Fresh Baked Goods 32

Nancy's Therapeutic Massage ....................................... 2

ADVERTISER INDEX

Neff’s Masonry..................................... 41

Neffs National Bank 2, 18

North Whitehall Tree Lighting 47

Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting 40

Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center .................. 33

Perfect Balance ................................... 25

Richard B. Ryon 15

Roosevelt Demo Club 14

Silfies Fuel 14

Slatington Lions Club ......................... 12

Slatington Tree Lighting ..................... 25

Snyder Supply 37

St. John’s Lutheran - Slat. 10, 42

St. John’s UCC - Slatington 39

Sule’s Collision Center 18

Ted’s Roofing ........................................ 13

Tony’s Hobby Shop 14

Two Wheelz Mens Pedicure 37

United Health Care .............................. 31

W.Neff Auto Sales 4

Walnutport Door Co. 24 Werner Eyes of the Valley 10 Womer Memorials, LLC 44

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