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Veterans, Diabetes and Thanksgiving Dinner

Army, Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marines who served in times of war, we salute you all.

Thank you for your service. We will think of you on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th.

Looking ahead to Thanksgiving, which is just a few weeks off, we want to give you some ideas for saving money on this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. While some meal traditions are well worth the time, money and effort, with the pandemic, we may have learned that some other things might be less critical. In the end, it’s really about spending time with friends and loved ones. We take a look at that whole idea as it relates to the Thanksgiving meal in “Saving Money on Thanksgiving Dinner.”

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In this issue, we’re going to continue our 2023 look at different areas of health, give you some shopping and cooking ideas for Thanksgiving dinner, and also some guidance on how to become a “winter-ready” senior. We will also tell you what you should have in your car for any unexpected breakdown in the middle of nowhere – you know, like you see in the movies.

But first, on a much more serious note, we want to pay tribute to all of our country’s military veterans who have given so much for their country.

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Veterans, Diabetes and Thanksgiving Dinner Continued from page 4

coming winter easier on yourself. There are many ways to do it, from having groceries delivered to your home, to making arrangements to have your steps and driveway shoveled and salted if the need arises. But did you also know you can do doctor visits online if you don’t need actual handson examination? Find out more in “Becoming a ‘Winter-Ready’ Senior.”

Now, it turns out November is National Diabetes Month so in this issue we are going to examine what diabetes actually is, as well as the different types of diabetes. If you’re not already familiar with the disease, you should definitely read “What is Diabetes?”

Saving Money on Thanksgiving Dinner

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Be sure to also read “Complications of Diabetes” to see how this disease can slowly erode your health in many areas. On the “good news” side of things, it’s important to know that if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, proper management of your condition can delay or even prevent certain complications. This is truly a disease where knowledge is power.

And finally, we look at how to be cold-weatherready when traveling by car. There are a few things you should definitely have in your car “survival kit” in case your car breaks down – and especially if you have to wait for help to arrive. For more information, be sure to read “Be ‘Cold-Weather Ready’ Traveling by Car.” So that’s what we have for you this time around.

Please join us for the next issue when we will focus on Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, and other fall events and celebrations. See you then!

But even as our grocery lists expand, there are ways to save without feeling too much of a pinch.

Here are some shopping and cooking ideas for keeping more of your money in your pocket this holiday season.

Rethinking Traditions While many of the pandemic disruptions were painful, some offered the chance to rethink things we’ve done out of habit. That has given us the opportunity to decide if we want to keep them, or toss them.

Some holiday traditions might be worth the time and money, but if they’re causing you stress, or busting your budget, it makes sense to at least consider the possibility that they are optional.

Holidays don’t have to follow a particular script.

That could mean serving chicken if it’s more affordable, or going a completely nontraditional route. A Thanksgiving ham? A taco buffet? Braised turkey thighs? There’s no law against any of it.

This year, you might even find that buying some or all of the meal ready-made could be less expensive than cooking at home. Also, although restaurant prices are rising, they aren’t rising at the same rate as groceries, so maybe this is the year to eat out or get takeout.

Downsizing the Meal Downsizing the meal doesn’t mean having fewer people join you, it means avoiding food waste.

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maybe drop it.

And think about your bird size. Many people go too big. The Agriculture Department suggests one pound of turkey per person. In American households a lot of food is wasted, especially around the holidays. Limiting the number of dishes overall could be a win-win-win for your budget, the environment and your health.

And when the Thanksgiving meal is over and the turkey sandwiches have lost their appeal, do not throw away that carcass! Throw the carcass into a big pot of water, bring it to a boil and then

simmer for a solid hour to 90 minutes. Let the water cool, lift the carcass out and into a big bowl – to pick off any remaining turkey meat, strain the broth and get to work creating your turkeyvegetable soup.

Consider a Thanksgiving Potluck If you usually handle most of the cooking – and the shopping that goes with it, you might want to change things up and ask people to bring parts of the meal. Your family and friends probably won’t mind. Having guests bring part of the meal can be very efficient.

No matter what ends up on the table – and you can certainly provide direction on what you feel is needed for the meal – it’s still less important than the time spent with the people around it.

Well-documented research shows it’s the experience of coming together that creates more and longer-lasting satisfaction than any of the other elements.

And you never know: Some of the adjustments you make because the ingredients are more available or more affordable might wind up as new traditions. The important thing is to be thankful and celebrate the holiday with people you love.

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Becoming a “Winter-Ready” Senior

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

If you’re a senior, being “winter ready” at home can cover a number of things. This isn’t going to be an article on blocking the cold air leaks around your windows or doors – although you should give that adequate attention. It’s also not going to be about replacing your furnace filters or confirming that you have enough oil, wood or pellets to get through the coldest months – although again, you want to be sure those things are in order.

Nasty Weather If the weather outside is nasty, or just too cold for your bones, remember that depending on where you live and where you buy them, you might be able to have your groceries delivered.

There will most likely be a delivery charge, so be sure and ask about that when you call to place your order.

The same goes for prescriptions and over-thecounter medicines. Your pharmacy might deliver as well, but even if it doesn’t, if it has a drive-thru

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Also, if you have any outdoor stairs without a handrail, think about having a simple handrail installed now, before winter arrives. More than snow, ice is the villain on stairs and a secure and sturdy handrail could save the day for you.

Food Deliveries In addition to grocery deliveries, restaurant food deliveries are also an option. Whether you like pizza, Chinese food or want a full Italian dinner with rolls, you can probably get it delivered when you don’t personally want to venture out.

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Even if you get someone lined up for that work, having a snow shovel and some snow- and icemelting mixture on hand is always a good idea.

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Winter-ready senior Continued from page 9

This entire area of food delivery is one of the things that came out of the pandemic, and fortunately it’s here to stay. If the restaurant itself doesn’t have the staff necessary to make the delivery, you can also use delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub that will pick up your food from any restaurant and bring it over.

If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer, you have everything you need to order your food

and delivery. If you’re not tech-savvy, pick up the phone and call the restaurant. It’s very likely the restaurant already has a relationship with a delivery service and can make it happen for you.

Medical Appointments Lastly, as seniors, we have medical appointments.

In a non-emergency situation or a situation where you don’t need any hands-on examination by the doctor, you can now do a visit directly with your doctor online.

So plan ahead. Some of these options might make navigating the coming winter a whole lot easier for you.

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What is Diabetes?

SOURCE: cdc.gov (edited)

Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.

Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body’s cells for use as energy.

With diabetes, your body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When there isn’t enough insulin or cells stop responding to insulin, too much blood sugar stays in your bloodstream. Over time, that can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.

There isn’t a cure yet for diabetes, but losing weight, eating healthy food, and being active can really help. Other things you can do to help: • Take medicine as prescribed.

• Get diabetes self-management education and support

• Make and keep health care appointments.

Types of Diabetes There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational diabetes (diabetes while pregnant).

Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake). This reaction stops your body from making insulin.

Approximately 5-10% of the people who have diabetes have Type 1.

Type 1 diabetes can be diagnosed at any age, and symptoms often develop quickly. If you have Type 1 diabetes, you’ll need to take insulin every day to survive. Currently, no one knows how to prevent Type 1 diabetes.

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What is Diabetes?

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insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. About 90-95% of people with diabetes have Type 2. It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults, however it is now diagnosed more and more in children, teens, and young adults. You may not notice any symptoms, so it’s important to get your blood sugar tested if you’re at risk. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, such as: • Losing weight.

• Eating healthy food.

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Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes develops in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. If you have Gestational diabetes, your baby could be at higher risk for health problems. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born. However, it increases your risk for Type 2 diabetes later in life. Your baby is more likely to have obesity as a child or teen and develop Type 2 diabetes later in life as well.

Prediabetes In the United States, 96 million adults – more than 1 in 3 – have Prediabetes. More than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it. With Prediabetes, blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes raises your risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But there’s good news. If you have Prediabetes, a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program can help you take healthy steps to reverse it.

So if you don’t know your risk factors for diabetes, bring it up in the next visit you have with your doctor. Be proactive and stay healthy!

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Complications of Diabetes

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The high blood sugar levels of diabetes can seriously damage parts of your body, including your feet and your eyes. These are called diabetes complications. But you can take action to prevent or delay many of these side effects of the disease.

There are two types of complications of diabetes.

Chronic complications build up over time, and acute complications can occur at any time. In this article we’re going to look primarily at the common chronic conditions.

Chronic Complications These are long-term problems that can develop gradually, and can lead to serious damage if they go unchecked and untreated.

Eye problems (retinopathy) / Some people with

diabetes develop an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy which can affect their eyesight. If retinopathy is picked up – usually from an eye screening test – it can be treated and sight loss prevented.

Foot problems / Diabetes foot problems are serious and can lead to amputation if untreated. Nerve damage can affect the feeling in your feet and raised blood sugar can damage the circulation, making it slower for sores and cuts to heal. That’s why it’s important to tell your doctor if you notice any change in how your feet look or feel.

Heart attack and stroke / When you have diabetes, high blood sugar for a period of time can damage your blood vessels. This can sometimes lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Kidney problems (nephropathy) / Diabetes can cause damage to your kidneys over a long period of time making it harder to clear extra fluid and waste from your body. This is caused by high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure. It is known as diabetic nephropathy or kidney disease.

Nerve damage (neuropathy) / Some people with diabetes may develop nerve damage caused by complications of high blood sugar levels. This can Continued on page 19

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VETERANS DAY 2023 In Memory and Honor…

During the past year, we have had the privilege of serving the families of Veterans. We are honored to be of service to them in their time of need, just as their loved one was there in our time of need. On Veteran’s Day, we pay tribute to those who served our country in the name of Freedom, the same Freedom that allows us to serve them.

Our prayers are with all the Veterans, their families, and with the brave men and women serving our country today. We also wish to thank those from our area’s veteran service groups who volunteer their time in honor guards and firing squads bestowing the greatest honor for their deceased comrades..

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Complications of Diabetes Continued from page 15

make it harder for the nerves to carry messages between the brain and every part of our body so it can affect how we see, hear, feel and move.

Gum disease and other mouth problems / Too much sugar in your blood can lead to more sugar in your saliva. This brings bacteria which produces acid which attacks your tooth enamel and damages your gums. The blood vessels in your gums can also become damaged, making gums more likely to get infected.

Related conditions, like cancer / If you have diabetes, you’re more at risk of developing certain cancers.

And some cancer treatments can impact your diabetes and make it harder to control your blood sugar.

Preventing or Delaying Complications Complications of diabetes are not inevitable. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, proper management of your condition can delay or even prevent complications.

If you keep your blood sugar, blood pressure and blood fats under control it will hugely help to reduce your risk of developing complications.

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This means going to your diabetes health checks and finding out from your diabetes healthcare team how to look after yourself between appointments. You can prevent or delay the complications, but you need to take action and it’s all about managing your diabetes well.

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Be “Cold-Weather Ready” Traveling by Car shape for those long weekend drives. It's also about being equipped for the unexpected.

Emergency Essentials One of the most important things to do when traveling by car is to keep your mobile phone fully charged for emergency calls and texts. Also, when traveling in cold weather, warmth could quickly become a key concern, so having a very warm blanket, an extra warm winter vest or coat, and gloves is crucial.

In addition to a shovel and snow-melt, here is a list of essential emergency kit items for the car.

If you keep these in your car, you should always be a step ahead even in the most unexpected travel circumstances: • First-Aid Kit • Battery Jump Starter • Flashlight with fresh batteries • Fire Extinguisher • One Gallon of water A first-aid kit is a must for any vehicle. The kit will have nearly everything you could need, from basic bandages and gauze to an instant cold pack

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Event Sponsors were 8 OAKS Farm Distillery, Ken & Jean Zellner, Waelchli Family Pediatric Cancer Initiative, and The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund.

The Hole Sponsors were Frances & Deborah Molchan, Walnutport Door Company, Christman’s Septic Service, William Trembler TS Advisors LLC, Livengood Excavators Inc., Ray & Hope Thorne, Jim & Jill Tilney, and Harding Funeral Home Inc. Prize Sponsors were Justin Smith General Manager of Olde Homestead Golf Club, AF Boyer Hardware & Guns, and The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund.

The winners are as follows: Closest to the Pin: Day 1- Hole #4 John Malosh, #9 Greg Olesak, #17 Randy Prymock, and #18 Chris Moser. Day 2- Hole #4 Pat Butler, #9 Trevor Herrick, #17 Tom Laputa, and #18 Trevor Herrick. Day 3Hole #4 Kristine Landis, #9 Scott Wood, #17 Harry Alderfer & Mike McGinnis, and #18 Brad Bender & Kevin Landis.

We wish to thank all who supported this worthy community event, especially Glen, Sally and Justin Smith for offering this beautiful club for many worthy causes throughout our community!

Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, the third largest children's hospital in Pennsylvania, offers the most comprehensive care for children in our community from primary care to pediatric specialties. The hospital provides specialized, advanced, family-centered care. It is supported by over thirty pediatric specialties and provides 24/7 Children’s Emergency Room service and inpatient intensive care.

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Whipping up a dessert has never been easier with boxed cake coming to the rescue.

But sometimes that premade mixture takes away from that homemade taste— and it sure doesn’t compete with Grandma’s cakes.

That’s where these simple tricks and tips come in! With just a simple addition (or two), these cake mixtures transform from dry white cake to a moist and decadent dessert. With these upgrades, your guests will never know these aren’t cakes made from scratch.

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Switch the Water for Buttermilk Most box mixes ask you to add eggs, oil and water. To make the boxed cake taste homemade, replace the water with rich and tasty buttermilk. Use the amount you would for water for the creamiest results. You won’t regret it!

Add Some Special Layers You’ll want to bake your cake in 8- or 9-inch round pans for this.

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cake mix? Substitute the water with brewed coffee, or mix water with instant coffee granules—whatever you have available. The flavor will be rich and indulgent!

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Add Mayonnaise Mayonnaise in a cake? No, we haven’t lost our minds! Surprisingly, this secret ingredient could take your cake to the next level of delicious heaven. Adding a spoonful or two to the mix before you bake it will greatly improve the texture.

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dessert. You can experiment with different types of nuts, too! Just don’t forget to chop your nuts before you add them in.

Try mixing this trick with others on this list! This Pistachio Cake with Walnuts uses pistachio pudding and chopped walnuts for a dessert that’ll instantly become a family favorite.

Melt Some Butter Is there anything more delicious than freshly melted butter? If the box recipe calls for water or oil, substitute it for some buttery goodness. This trick makes a huge difference in flavor!

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News

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“Sharing One-Room School Memories” is the LTHS program, on Saturday November 4th, in conjunction with the Open House visitation of our restored St. Paul’s One Room School in Indianland. This event is free and open to the public. Please plan to attend and bring along any friends, relatives or neighbors who attended a one or multi-room school. You can visit the school between 12 Noon and 1:15 pm. The St. Paul’s School, unfortunately, is not handicapped accessible but the church social hall is where the program will be held. Following your visit to the school, join us for refreshments and our “Sharing One-Room School Memories” program in the St. Paul’s UCC social hall at 787 Almond Road, Walnutport (in Lehigh Township). At 1:30 pm we welcome our speaker Mr. Joel Hoffner of the Lehigh Valley Historical Maps Consortium, (LVHMC) to explain his project, using historical maps, marking the locations of more than 300 early schoolhouses in Northampton County including the roughly 22 schools in Lehigh Township. Two available maps of Lehigh Township from 1860 and 1874 show

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locations of early schools. Following Mr. Hoffner’s presentation we invite members of our audience who attended a one-room or multi-room schoolhouse in our township or elsewhere to join in “Sharing One-Room School Memories”. Tell us the stories and memories of your days attending school long ago in a one or two room school, or in a 4-room school like the Berlinsville School which housed grades 1-11. We’d love to hear about your teachers and classmates, what you studied, recess activities, how you travelled to school, what you took for lunch and “outhouse breaks”! This event is sponsored by LTHS business members Filbert Bed and Breakfast of Danielsville and J.H. Gilbert and Family of Whitehall. LTHS is always looking for new members who are interested in the history of our area and might also be interested in helping with our Museum at the Historical Centre in Pennsville. We appreciate the support of our community and would love to have you join us. Please visit our website at www. lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org for more details.

You can also call the Centre at 610-440-0151, and leave a message, for more information. Feel free to stop in to visit on a Tuesday morning from 9 am to Noon (except the 2nd Tuesday of the month.) We hope to see you soon.

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3 Nowember 1955 Wann unser Voreldre schwetze kennde zu uns baut fuffzich Yaahr noochdem as sie dod sin, was deet mer sie net froge, as mer net draagedenkt hen, wie sie noch gelebt hen. Em letscht Sunndaag hen mer eens vun unsere Cousins bsucht, wo uns verzehlt hot kenne um Dinge vun unsere Voreldre, as mer net gewisst hen. Er hot uns gsaagt der Urgrossmammi ihre erschder Mann waar dodgemacht bei de Insche in me gewissne Feld.

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vun Lenhartsville, wo er gewohnt hot, noch Harrisburg geloffe fer sei Land frei gemacht griege vum Government. Unser Cousin hot uns aa verzehlt, wo die erschde Gebeier gschtanne hen uff der gewissne Bauerei. So Sache waare net nunnergschriwwe un gehne vergesse. Wann ihr alde Schtories wisst vun ihre Voreldre, dann schriebt sie nunner, as sie net verlohre gehne.

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Meh vun der Amische Leit – Eener Yakob Ammann hot en Drupp Leit abgerisse vun der Mennishde Karrich in 1693 in Schweitzland. Die erschde Amische Leit sin nooch Pennsilfaani kumme in baut 1709. Deel vun de Amische sin schpeeder ausnanner gfalle un warre nau die Haus Amische un die Karrich Amishe gheese. Die Haus Amishe halde es hattscht fescht zu ihre Grischdendum. Sie hen ihre Karrich in eens vun de Heemede vun de Gleeder. Die Mannsleit hocke uff eener Seid un die Weibsleit uff die anner Seid uff de Benk. Sie singe, bede, un breddiche in Hoch-deitsch. Es waert kenn Ariyel geyuust. Der Parre grickt ken Geld ken Zeit. Wann die Karrich aus iss, waert en langer Disch uffgerickt un all esse, eb sie heemgehne. Wann eens vun de Amische

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grandmother’s first husband was killed by the Indians in a certain field. Then he told us that great-grandfather walked from Lenhartsville, where he lived, to Harrisburg to get a patent for his land from the government [to get his land made free]. Our cousin also tolds us where the first buildings stood on a certain farm. Such things were not written down and will be forgotten. If you know old stories about your forefathers, then write them down, so they don’t get lost. If the old people would still be able to speak, what things they would be able to tell us!

More about the Amish people – In 1693, one Jakob Ammann, led a group of people to withdraw from the Mennonite Church in Switzerland. In about 1709, the first Amish people came to Pennsylvania. Later some of the Amish had a falling out with one another and now [the two groups] are called the House Amish [Old Order Amish] and the Church Amish [Beachy Amish Mennonites]. The House Amish hold on the hardest to their Christian traditions. They have their church services in one of the homes of their

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members. The men sit on one side of the benches and the women on the other. They sing, pray and preach in High German. No organ is used. At no time does the preacher receive any money [He has a ‘day’ job]. When the service is finished, a long dinner table is prepared and all eat, before returning home. When one of the Amish people falls out of line with their traditions, then he is soon thrown out of the Church [shunned- until he mends his ways].

[The Beachy Amish Mennonites, also known as the Beachy Mennonites, are an Anabaptist group of churches in the Conservative Mennonite tradition that have Amish roots. Although they

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have retained the name “Amish” they are quite different from the Old Order Amish: they do not use horse and buggy for transportation, with a few exceptions they do not speak Pennsylvania Dutch anymore, nor do they have restrictions on technology except for radio and television. In the years 1946 to 1977 a majority of the Beachy Amish incorporated certain elements of revivalist practice, such as the preaching of the New Birth. The traditionalists who wanted to preserve the old Beachy Amish ways then withdrew and formed Continued on page 44

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their own congregations. Today they are known as Midwest Beachy Amish Mennonites or Old Beachy Amish.

The Beachy church arose from a 1927 division in the (Casselman) River Old Order Amish congregation in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Bishop Moses M. Beachy led the congregation during that time and his name became associated with the faction. The Beachys favored a milder discipline for members whose only offense was transferring membership to other Anabaptist churches, specifically the conservative Amish Mennonite congregation that broke from Moses Beachy’s congregation (then not under Beachy’s leadership) in 1895.

The Beachy Amish were transformed at mid-20th century into a more evangelical group by both the incorporation of revivalist Amish who had left their original churches and joined the Beachy Amish and by a growing revivalist influence within the Beachys.

In contrast to the Old Order Amish, the Beachys have meetinghouses, Sunday School, and a Bible School for young adults, and most also support missionary work. Excommunication is used less

frequently and accompanying bans are even rarer.

Many Beachy churches identify as being a part of the Conservative Mennonite tradition, though they have retained certain practices and a lifestyle still similar to the Old Order Amish: • Women wear head covering.

• Married men have beards in most congregations.

• Television and radio are forbidden Practices that distinguish a Beachy church from the Old Order Amish include: Ownership of personal automobiles.

• Most do not speak Pennsylvania Dutch.

• Filtered Internet is permitted by most congregations.

• Men wear ready-made clothing.

In 2006, there were 11,487 Beachy members in 207 churches, with the highest representation in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio. International Beachy churches or mission work can be found in El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Ireland, Ukraine, Romania, Kenya, Australia, and Canada. -Wikipedia article on Beachy Amish] [Now regarding oral histories, be careful! Verify what you can from records and for the rest, realize that family stories can become embellished over time and certain details confused.]

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St. John's United Church of Christ at 15 South Second Street, Slatington is offering a "FREE" Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 23 from Noon to 2 PM. The dinner will be a drivethru with reservations required for pick up times.

(There will be no sit-down service.) To reserve your dinner and pick up time, please contact the church office at 610-767-5554. The church office is open Monday’s and Wednesday's 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday's and Friday's 9 a.m. to noon.

You may also contact Lisa Hofmann at 610-7609991 or Sharon Kuntz at 610-767-7018 to reserve your dinner and pick up time. You may request home delivery; however, dinners will only be delivered to "shut-ins" in the Northern Lehigh area.

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Historic Cemetery Gets a New Life Submitted by the Slatington History Preservation Committee

The Williamstown Baptist Church Cemetery along with the church, school, store, and homes were built around 1859 by slate quarry owner and operator Henry Williams. Tombstones and obituaries for the Cemetery burials start in 1865 and end in 1893. The Church eventually ceased operations and burials stopped as a new Baptist church was started in Slatington. Since then the Cemetery has been at

times maintained by individuals or group volunteers such as the Boy Scouts.

The Slatington History Preservation Committee noted that the Cemetery was overgrown and covered with fallen trees. They were told that the Cemetery probably hadn’t been maintained for over thirty years. In the spring of 2023 they started the cleanup, realizing that it was a monumental

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task. Then along came Shawna Laudenslager She saw an SHPC member working at the Cemetery and told him that she would hire and pay a private contractor to do the cleanup. Several weeks and $5000.00 later she fulfilled her commitment. Shawna said that as a neighbor of the Cemetery she thought it was historically important to preserve the Cemetery.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, Judy Snyder, President of the Slatington History Preservation Committee, presented a plaque to Shawna in recognition of her contribution to the maintenance and preservation of the Williamstown Baptist Cemetery. In addition, she also presented her with a copy of their 2014 History Book and a lifetime membership in the organization. The Committee also purchased and placed a new Cemetery sign.

Rev. James LeVan of the Slatington Baptist Church explained the histories of both Baptist Churches.

Josh Friebolin, Washington Township Supervisor, thanked the Committee and Shawna for their work to preserve local history. Also, contributing to the preservation were Lanny Lewis for the railing, and Bryon Reed and Chris Thomas for the repairs to the slate steps and for the installation of the signs.

Tim Snyder, SHPC Vice President, said that it was

especially rewarding to learn that out of only 30 known burials, there are several recent descendants.

They include: Ronald Jones - (deceased SHS class of 1962) and Brian, Robert, Brent, Connie, Lois, and Carol Williams, all descendants of Catherine and Thomas Jones. Some of the descendants of Jane and Griffith Pritchard are James, Christy, Kerry, Judy, and Joan Haydt.

There are several descendants of the three children of Henry and Laura Williams including surnames of Andreas, Craig, Henry, Mills, etc.

The SHPC is very appreciative of the interest and assistance of the public in this and it’s other local history preservation activities.

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Happy Birthday to You, Big Blue!

Crayola Experience recently celebrated 1,166 lb Crayon’s 20th Birthday.

Crayola’s “Big Blue” crayon has left its teens and entered adulthood, and Crayola Experience in downtown Easton had a party.

Families that visited the colorful attraction recognized the colossal blue crayon’s birthday by crafting birthday cards and posting them on Big Blue’s case.

This GenZ-er was introduced to the world 20 years ago today at a hometown parade marking the 100th birthday of an American icon—the Crayola crayon. Affectionately known as “Big Blue”, the crayon weighs 1,166 lbs. (1,500 lbs. including the case), is 15 ft. long and 1.33 ft. in diameter, and was made in America’s favorite color.

Big Blue was born with the help of kids across the country who contributed their blue “leftolas”— left over broken crayons. The waxy blue nubs were melted down with hot liquid paraffin wax to form a crayon equaling 123,000 regular size crayons. Bib Blue is so big it could color a straight

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In 2003, Big Blue broke the world record for the largest crayon. Fourteen years later, the crayon’s cousin “Bluetiful”—which calls Crayola Experience Orlando home—surpassed Big Blue in size weighing in at 1,352 lbs and boosting an extra six inches in length.

While Big Blue no longer holds any record title, it is still is adored by fans everywhere, and is available for visits and photographs at Crayola Experience Easton.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Looking ahead, Gingerbread house building, on Sunday November 12th, at 1pm, after a shared meal.

Watch the church Facebook page for more details.

A one night session entitled “Surviving the Holidays” will be held on Sunday evening at 6pm, on November 12th at the Helping Hands Community Center in Slatedale. Contact Pastor Bill for more information.

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

The Monday morning Bible Study is at 10am. The Book of Isaiah will be explored chapter by chapter.

Age change, at 6PM, youth going into 5th thru 12th grades, EDGE, “Every Day God Encounters” meet at 6PM with a food and game night the 1st Monday of the month. EDGE meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, 4019 Main St. Slatedale.

“Grief Share” meets on Tuesday mornings 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.

For you women, the Women In Faith meet at 6pm, the 3rd Tuesday of the month to prepare for upcoming mission projects, and they enjoy a breakfast each month at different restaurants at 9am.

For more info contact Nancy at 610-390-2516. Due to Thanksgiving, the meeting will be held on November 14th.

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.

Remember, “The Redeemers Closet” is now open for clothing from 2-4pm every Wednesday. This is in addition to our monthly clothing ministry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on

Give Back!

Now collecting and continuing to Christmas, The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette will be collecting for local seniors in need. Our address is 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport and items can be dropped off between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday.

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October 21st, come and check out all the new clothing. Please note that only one (1) clothing collection box is now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc., and this is located at the Helping Hands Community Center.

Remember We are Back!! Food Truck Thursday is every Thursday at 10am. Same routine and set up as last year! Due to safety reasons, the last car in line at noon is the last vehicle. God is ready to continue to provide for your needs. Always keep watch on the church Facebook page.

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

In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small.

If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610737-1450 to see if help is available. If you are looking for a place to worship, The Sunday school hour begins at 9:30am followed by Worship at 10:30am, Communion first Sunday of each Month.

Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.

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Submitted by Russell Dotterer Class members left to right: Barbara Spangler Grabarits, Doris Peters DeWitt, Ralph Van Buskirk, Marilyn Lewis Kaul, John Remaley, Russell Dotterer, BettyJean Williams Keiser, Marguerite Lauchner Marino.

Second Row: Larry Lentz, Richard Koenig, Robert Dorshimer and Darell Beers.

Attendance was 12 class members 20 with spouses and guests. A highlight was the singing of our alma mater “DEAR OLD SHS”. Thanks to all who attended.

Slatington H.S. Class of ‘63

Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

Toni Schaller will be at the library on Wednesday, November 8th at 1:00pm to answer all your questions about Medicare.

The library is hosting a Thirty-One Gifts party on Sat. November 18th 11am to 1pm. Join us for a home party at the library. There will be free shipping and door prizes for those who attend.

You can also participate by shopping online from Nov. 1st to Nov. 30th.

The Book Club is planning a “Chat & Chew” at

Bert’s Restaurant in Palmerton on November 6th at 11:45am. Each member will present a book of their choice. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. The December book is “Eternal” by Lisa Scottoline and hope to be meeting at the library on Dec. 4th at 1:00pm.

The Genealogy group will meet on Saturday, November 11th at 11:00am in the library. All are welcome.

Library hours are Mon. & Wed. 9am to 7pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Fri. 9am to 5pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday.

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Faith Alive Church Submitted by Linda Hartranft

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 am, followed by sunday school for all ages at 9:45 am. A traditional service is held at 11 am. You can worship in person or on facebook live.

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Nov. 5- Communion sunday …8:30 am- worship, 9:45 am sunday school, 11:00 am worship, 6:00 pm youth group Nov. 5- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm music @ the mission light for the winter..The gathering place mission 305 White st. Weissport..Free admission and free refreshment.

Nov. 7 – 2:00 pm prayer shawl, 7:00 pm trustees meeting Nov. 8- 10:00 am grief share, 7:00 pm prayer & praise A veterans luncheon is planned for 11 am on Nov. 11th the church fellowship hall. All veterans and their spouses are welcome. Call the church

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Do you run your business from your home? Know you need a bookkeeper, but think you can not afford one? My company was created with you in mind. Flat monthly rate customized to your needs. FMI Google "Organize U Bookkeeping Services" Or call 484-725-9750 (2/15) 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. (12/21) 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 (12/21) Sergey Tile & Marble: 25+ years in business. We offer tile installation, bathrooms, kitchens plus more.

Senior Discount, call for details 484-794-0756 or text Sergey 215-669-5032 (11/2)

Wanted to Buy WE BUY HOUSES! Any condition.

Any location. Any Price. Call or Text TODAY! Steve Walden 610-390-3275 The Walden & Randall Team Re/Max Unlimited Real Estate 610-266-4000 (11/6)

Services Available Master Electrician since 1987.

No job too small. Reasonable prices.

Free quotes. Todd Haring. 484-9518624. PA#093516 (12/21)

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East Bath Rod & Gun Club 7905 Township Line Road, Bath Hams - Loins - Bacon - etc.

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Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 13-20 Drop-off Locations to Open for Operation Christmas Child More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, personal care items and fun toys—to children worldwide since 1993. In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.

Anyone can pack a shoebox! Individuals, families, and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.

“Children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the

true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”

Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by City or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS OFFER FREE EYE EXAMS FOR LEHIGH TWP RESIDENTS The LEHIGH TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB is offering a FREE eye exam to residents of Lehigh Township, regardless of age, who are not covered by Eye Care Insurance.

The eye exam will be performed by Walnutport Family Eye Care.

To take advantage of this important and FREE opportunity, which ends Dec. 31, 2023, please contact Wayne A. Benninger, Community Action Chairman for the Lehigh Township Lions Club, at 610-349-3596 or any other Lehigh Township Lions Club member.

As part of a public service project, the eye exam fees will be paid by the Lehigh Township Lions Club..... serving Lehigh Township since I951.

This offer is limited to the first 200 qualified respondents.

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Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, 10 am to 2 pm Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, 12 pm to 3 pm

Tree Lighting Sat. December 2nd, 7 pm

Santa Goes Around Town December 17th, 1 pm

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AMEY’S GARAGE HAS OVER 100 VEHICLES IN STOCK! TRUCKS STARTING AT $8990 CARS AS LOW AS $2990

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