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Give Me the Creeps, Give Me the Sweets!

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

From the creepy to the sweet – that’s what this issue is all about. Starting with the creepy, we’re talking Halloween. When I was a tyke, Halloween was purely a kid’s thing, but in recent years – maybe the last 25 or so, it has become a major adult activity as well.

Want to know some of the key ingredients for creating “Cheap and Creepy Halloween Décor” this Halloween? Hints: chicken bones, skulls and black, gauzy fabric. Find out all the details later in this issue.

Now on the sweet side of things, we have some ground to cover. Of course Halloween candy comes to mind, but what about Halloween cakes? We’ve got some creative suggestions, including one that doesn’t even require the use of an oven, in “Sweet Treats: Halloween Cakes” to help you set your table for the big night.

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It’s also the time of year for apple pies among other sweet things. Of course the apple pie is a tradition and a classic, but in spite of that there are still lingering questions about how to make a good one. For instance, what kind of apples should you use, and how do you make an apple pie without a soggy crust? We take a look at five Continued on page 4

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Give me the Creeps Continued from page 3

questions, give you pro tips and top it off with a wonderful apple pie recipe you will definitely want to try. The only extras you’ll want to get your hands on will be some vanilla ice cream, maybe some hot caramel to drizzle over the top, and a nice slab of sharp cheddar cheese. See “Apple Pie Tips and Recipe” for all the details.

Now let’s talk witches. I don’t know about you, but I have had to keep my eyes wide open and sometimes hit the ground on Halloween so I don’t get clipped by a witch flying by on her broom!

Well, you know what they say: if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! In “How To: DIY Witch’s Broom” we’re giving you the step-by-step for building your own Witch’s Broom, which by the way is not only easy, it’s also free.

For the adults in the room, as well as the kids, we have some extra “Alternative Ideas for Halloween Fun” ranging from costumed bicycle parades to pumpkin-carving Zoom calls. Finally, in “Halloween Candy and More!” we give you a look at favorite Halloween candies from years past and also a recipe for strawberry “ghosts.”

So until next time, have a great Halloween and enjoy some of the season’s sweet treats!

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Cheap & Creepy Halloween Decor SOURCE: theartofdoingstuff (edited)

If you like a creepy Halloween, as opposed to cutsie, read on – these Halloween decoration ideas are for you The trick to cheap but impressive Halloween house decorations is to use a few key pieces for haunting up your place.

They need to be creepy and/or elegant. A few carefully placed skulls and bits of black will convey that old “I’m living in a very stylish Transylvanian home just waiting for my good friends Cruella and Dracula to show up for the party. Please wipe your feet.”

Let’s get started. The mummified cat on the floor in the dining room is basically terrifying. Chances are you may not have one laying around, but just always keep in mind your goal is creepy not cute.

Candles and Bones / Putting out a few bones anywhere makes things automatically startling and creepy – the essence of Halloween. Chicken bones are an excellent way to create some very creepy vignettes. Pair with a candelabra if you have one, or cheap candle holders spray painted black and grouped together.

Nicely effective.

Black Gauze / Black gauze will never let you down and it’s a cheap and easy bang for the buck. If you can only buy one thing, make it a black, gauzy fabric. Drape it over tables, curtains, mirrors, paintings, etc. Best source: Dollar Stores Spiders / There is nothing like a big spider to set the mood. Placing spiders on 6

surfaces is the easiest way to use them but hanging them is even better. Just run some fishing line or string from a pendant light or doorway and attach. Reliable source: Dollar Store. Cheap!

Skulls / You need a skull.

Skulls are to Halloween what Christmas trees are to Christmas. That’s all there is to it. Get the most realistic ones you can. Skulls can be bought anywhere from Amazon to Dollar Stores.

Doll parts / Grab a doll and rip it apart. Dolls are scary in general, but if you rip them apart they can be downright terrifying. Just place assorted doll parts (head, legs, hands) in random places and prepare yourself for people to run screaming from your home. Tip: The BEST dolls for this are vintage or antique dolls that you can find cheap at flea markets or yard sales. If they are already broken and not in great condition, then they are PERFECT and exactly what you need to decorate for Halloween.

So as you can see with a few inexpensive (cheap) things you can give you place a really creepy look for Halloween. And remember: even if you don’t have kids, that doesn’t mean you can’t partake in the season!

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Sweet Treats: Halloween Cakes SOURCE: Various (edited)

It wouldn't be Halloween without the tricks and plenty of treats – and we're not just talking about Halloween candy! When it comes to serving up something scary-delicious for your Halloween gathering this year, look no further than these creepy, crazy Halloween cakes.

Not only do these show-stopping cakes double as table centerpieces, but having cake as your Halloween dessert is a delicious way to finish off any Halloween dinner.

Halloween Candy Cake This might just be the easiest cake you make all season! Make your favorite cake and frosting to start. Throw a little orange food coloring into the icing and then take a bunch of extra Halloween candy and use it as decoration right on top. Now that's one sweet treat.

it sets into a cake-like texture. Just a sprinkle of chocolate ghouls and goblins on top is all you need to finish it off.

This icebox cake is the ultimate easy dessert to make. Only 5 ingredients. No oven required. It can be made ahead and the result is a light, fluffy, cool and delicious cake; definitely a nice change from all the Halloween candy.

Note that icebox cakes are best eaten within 2 days. They don’t keep as long as a regular cake but no worries, it is so delicious that it will be gone in no time. For the full “how to” and pro tips for Continued on page 10

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Sweet Treats Continued from page 8

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everyone. Bakers of all skill levels and ages can join in on this googly eye fun. You really can’t mess this cake up. Crooked, lopsided, messy icing, it all works, it’s a monster!

The Supplies: 1. Your favorite layer cake 2. Oreo Cookies 3. Mini Oreo Cookies 4. Junior Mints 5. M&Ms Chocolate Candies You can pretty much tell what to do just by looking at it, but for the full story on this one, go to https://thecakeblog.com/2013/10/diymonster-eye-cake.html (Vegan) Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes This mini pumpkin cake leans more towards cute than it does scary thanks to the ghoulishly green buttercream and candy eyes. It's a fun and festive option for your Halloween table.

These super fun and festive vegan mini pumpkin bundt cakes are topped with a ghoulish green vegan buttercream and decorated to be the best vegan Halloween dessert. You can make a glutenfree option as well.

The vegan pumpkin cake is super moist and light while being full of flavor, and in between

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Apple Pie Tips and Recipe SOURCE: tasteofhome.com (edited)

In addition to Halloween, we have also come into the season for apple pies and other delicious, sweet treats. When it comes to apple pies, there are a few basic things that people often have questions about – how do I keep the crust from getting soggy, how many apples should I use and so forth. We’re going to start by answering five questions like those and then give you a wonderful apple pie recipe we found at tasteofhome.com.

Apple Pie Tips Tip #1: What are the best apples to use in pies?

According to the Taste of Home Test Kitchen: We prefer using Granny Smith for pies because of its tart flavor and ability to hold its shape. If you want something with a little more sweetness, we recommend using Braeburn, Golden Delicious or Jonagold.

Tip #2: How many apples are in 6 cups?

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Tip #3: How do you keep the bottom of a pie from getting soggy?

To avoid a soggy pie bottom, allow the bottom crust to heat more rapidly than the rest of the pie.

To do this, place a baking sheet in the oven while preheating and then bake your pie on the pan.

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Tip #5: How do I keep my pie filling from being watery?

To prevent your pie from getting watery, make sure to have your pie crust ready before mixing the filling. The longer the filling sits before baking, the more moisture it will release.

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Grandma, in her wisdom, suggested, "Maybe a slice of my homemade apple pie will make you feel better." One Continued on page 14

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Total Time Prep: 20 min.

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Yield 8 servings Ingredients • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • Dough for double-crust pie • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 large egg white • Additional sugar Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine

sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.

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How To: DIY Witch’s Broom SOURCE: theartofdoingstuff.com (edited)

There are two fantastic things about this DIY Witch’s Broom. First, it is easy and free to make.

Second, if you don’t have a lot of storage space for things like Halloween decorations you can just compost it or burn it at the end of the season and then make a new one next year.

There couldn’t possibly be an easier Halloween craft than a Witch’s Broom.

It’s something you can do yourself or pawn off on your kids. Or maybe make it a two-parter: Let the kids hunt and gather the sticks and twigs and then you assemble it. Because that’s all this is: You need a dead branch for the broom handle and a bunch of twigs for the bristles.

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The “How To” Yield: 1 Witch Broom Prep Time: 1 Hour Active Time: 1 Hour Total Time: 2 Hours Estimated Cost: $0 Materials • 1 branch – 30-36” long • Twigs (lots and lots of twigs) • Rubber band or zip tie • Twine The Handle / Stick, branch, cornstalk, actual broom handle, large vine. TIP: A crooked handle looks way better for a witch’s broom than a perfectly straight one.

The Broom / Twigs, rye, wheat, dried roadside grasses, small vines, or straw.

Directions 1. Strip the bark off of the branch. If it’s an old, dead branch the bark will peel off easily. To get the remaining bits off use your favorite knife. You don’t have to remove the bark, but often the branch looks more interesting if you do.

2. Cut off any bumps and knots, especially around the bottom of the branch where you’re going to attach your twigs so you have a smooth

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surface to attach your twigs to.

3. Wrap a thick elastic band around 5″ up from the bottom of your branch. You’re going to insert your twigs under it.

4. Stick your thin twigs under the elastic band at the base of the branch. Just keep shoving them in there until you have a nice, big, bunch of twigs.

TIP: You can swap out the twigs for other materials for the broom portion. This would also look really good using wheat, rye or roadside dried grasses.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Updates: Pastor Bill is going to a mid-week Trail talk on Wednesdays. Keep watch for his inspiring messages in the middle of your busy week to help ground you during the rest of the week. We are again accepting prepared gift filled shoe boxes to send to Samaritan’s Purse. If you would like to prepare a shoe box, please contact the church for a drop off time. Deadline for the boxes is November 14th.

The Monday morning Bible Study meets at 11am and the Monday evening Bible Study at 6:30pm. Please contact Pastor Bill to let him know you’d like to attend so that a book will be available. 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 in October watch for the start of “Grief Share.”

More information to follow or contact Pastor Bill.

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

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

EDGE has started up again, and we are looking for you to come and join us.! All youth in 7th through 12th grades are invited to attend an evening of fellowship, activities, and Biblical lessons. 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.

The Bible study/Sunday school hour is at 9am, this is followed by the regular service at 10am.

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.

We will be handing out food to those in need, on Thursdays from 10am till gone. November 18th will be the LAST food truck for this year.

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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. 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. 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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Es Alt Schulhaus

Sie hocke do drumrum; Die grosse Buwe un grosse Maed, Die hocke ausserum.

Wann ich als nau draadenke huh An meine yunge Daage, Do hot mer fascht ken Sarriye ghatt, Un nix fer eem zu glaage.

Drei Monet im’me ganze Yaahr Waar als die Zeit fer Schul.

Wer sell als grickt, der hot genunk, Sell waar als dann die Ruul.

Mer hot aa nie ken Not ghatt Bei katz un lange Daage.

Do waar yo Fleesch un Brot genunk,

Dann hot mer nix zu glaage.

Mer hen lanne buchschtabiere, Lese, rechle, un aa schreiwe, Un Grammar un Geography, Um unser Zeit verdreiwe.

Ken Freischul (?) waar zu seller Zeit, Wie ich en gleener Buh. Mer hen aa noch ken Lehrer ghatt, Sehr hoch-gelannt dezu.

Nau hen sie Schul schier ganze Yaahr, Un manchmol nachts debei, Hen grosse Haufe Bicher Un schtudiere allerlei.

Es Schulhaus waar yuscht ee Schtock hoch, Mit acht Ecke gebaut; En kammen Schulhaus waar es yuscht, Mer kann’s net annerscht nenne.

Wann mer denkt die lange Zeit Wu sie in die Schul gehne, Vun sechs Yaahr biss nuff zu zwanzich, Sott mer doch gewiss aa meene –

Die Desks, die waare im Schulhaus rum Bis newe an der Schank, Sie waare an der Mauer fescht, Un dann debei en Bank.

Sie sodde bessere Lanning hawwe, Sodde gscheit sei wie die Parre; Oftmols sin die heechscht-gelannde Am End doch die greeschde Narre!

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The old school-house Now when I am thinking of it, About my younger days, One had almost no sorrow there And nothing for one to complain about.

We also never lacked necessities during winter or summer.

Yes, there was enough meat and bread, Then one had nothing to complain about.

There was no public school in that time, When I was a young boy.

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We also had no teacher, That was very well trained for it.

The school house was only one floor high, Build with eight corners; It was just a common school house, One can’t call it anything different.

The desks, they were around the school house, Next to the closet, They were fastened to the wall And had a bench next to them.

The little guys and little girls, They sit around [in a circle] The big boys and big girls Sit out around [the little ones].

Three months in the whole year Was always the time to be in school.

Whoever got that, he got enough, That was always the rule.

We learned to spell, To read, do arithmetic and also to write, And grammar and geography Around our time out (recess).

Now they have school almost the whole year, And often evenings included, They have a large pile of books And study all kinds of subjects.

When we think of the long time that they go to school, From six years old up to twenty One should also think – They should have a better education, Should be as wise as pastors Often the most educated are In the end the biggest fools.

[Thomas Jefferson Boyer Rhoads (1837-1919) was born on the Rhoads family farm in Boyertown, Berks County, on 26 September 1837. After attending a local school, he entered the Mt. Pleasant Seminary at Boyertown, where he remained until he was eighteen, when he began teaching in nearby Colebrookdale Township schools. But after only one year there, he began a period of practical experience and training for the medical profession under his older brother, Reuben OCTOBER 21, 2021 || townandcountrygazette.com

B., entered Jefferson Medical College in 1858, graduated in 1861, and immediately began practicing in Gilbertsville, Montgomery County.

After spending the next two years as an assistant surgeon in the army, Rhoads returned to Boyertown, where he spent the rest of his life.

Besides conducting a large practice, he started several businesses and served in leadership of several civic organizations. Rhoads died in the borough of his birth on 23 December 1919.

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During the last half of his life, he turned to the writing of poetry in both English and PA German, resulting in two large volumes of poetry entitled Uncle Jeff's Reminiscences of Youth, most of which had been published in the Berks County Democrat.]

[Governor George Wolf signed into law a bill establishing free schools in PA in 1834; I do not know why Rhoads said there were no free schools in Boyertown area in his youth, since he was born after that law went into effect.

Apparently eight-sided (octagonal) schools we common in the area in the first half of the 19th century. In a local booklet concerning schools of the Nazareth area, several were noted in the townships surrounding Nazareth in that time period and one was even located near where I live in Lower Nazareth Township. (The school however was in nearby Upper Nazareth Township.) The details of the interior of the school closely resemble what Rhoads stated here. (In the local article, desks were on seven sides; the remaining side was

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Wolf Administration Announces Nearly $5.5 Million for Homelessness Assistance and Prevention submitted by Rachel Wrigley

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today announced nearly $5.5 million has been awarded to help homeless families find housing and combat homelessness across the commonwealth.

The funding is provided through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.

“ESG funding has been an invaluable tool for regions across the state to tackle homelessness in their communities and provide housing options that are safe and reliable,” said Sec. Davin. “We are pleased to get these resources to on-the-ground community organizations that are trusted in their neighborhoods to assist individuals and families experiencing or facing homelessness.”

A total of $5,456,081 in ESG funding was approved for 17 municipal grantees and five non-profits who will administer regional projects covering 25 counties. The 2021 ESG funding eligibility falls into six categories: rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, emergency shelter, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and administration.

Rapid rehousing helps individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, fleeing violence, or living in a home not suitable for human habitation to swiftly move to stable housing.

Homelessness prevention resources help families or individuals who are currently housed but may be in jeopardy of losing their homes with rental assistance and case management resources. Street outreach connects unsheltered homeless individuals with emergency shelter and/or health services.

Emergency shelter funding supports costs associated with essential services, operating expenses, and renovations necessary to provide emergency shelter.

ESG funding is authorized by McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009.

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NCC Cybersecurity Program Designated as National Center of Academic Excellence submitted by Katherine Noll

Awarded by the NSA and the DHS, the designation has gone to only 10 other educational institutions in Pennsylvania, and just 274 institutions nationwide.

Northampton Community College's cybersecurity program has joined an elite group of two-year, four-year, and graduate-level institutions with its recent designation as a National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

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(CAE-CD). Awarded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the designation has gone to only 10 other educational institutions in Pennsylvania, and just 274 institutions nationwide.

The designation, according to Dr. Denise Francois-Seeney, Dean of Business and Technology, affirms the department's efforts to develop a stateof-the-art cybersecurity program that is open to all students, including women and students of color, who are underrepresented nationwide in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields.

Those efforts, led by Brian Stokes, Associate Professor, Computer Science, are part of the NCC's "Building a Culturally Responsive Degree Program in Information Security" initiative, funded by a nearly $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

"The designation tells us our cybersecurity program has been given a thumbs up and recognized for excellence," Francois-Sweeney said.

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"Brian Stokes was tasked at making this a model program, and his efforts and achievements have been rewarded."

There currently are about 150 students in NCC's cybersecurity program.

Stokes explained the approach to applying for the recognition was two-pronged. The first step required an assessment of the cybersecurity program at NCC, which was then approved by a review committee. Once the program was approved, another team looked at how the college supports the cybersecurity curriculum, staff, and students, and how the program fits into its institutional mission. With those steps completed, all information is submitted to the NSA, which reviews it and decides whether the college is suitable for the CAE designation.

The process took more than a year, Stokes said, and required significant effort on the part of NCC staff.

Along with recognition from the NSA and DHS, benefits of being designated a CAE-CD include access to federal grants and student scholarships, and a professional development advantage for students.

"Our students and graduates will be able to include that designation as they approach employers," Finken said. "That will really support the coursework they've done and their educations in general."

The designation also gives NCC staff opportunity to participate in a large network of cybersecurity professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates working to grow the cyber field.

As cybersecurity becomes an increasing concern for governments, institutions, and companies in every industry, a growing need for workers across this field in critical.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workers within the cybersecurity sector is expected to increase by 31 percent between 2019 and 2029 - a rate far higher than average for all occupations. A problem, however, is that young women and students of color tend not to be exposed to the possibility of these jobs, some of which require only a two-year degree to get started.

"These types of students tend to get weeded out of opportunities for these careers," noted FrancoisSeeney.

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accessible if they choose to enroll.

"We really want women and minority students to know this is a viable, high-paying, highoccupational field with an associate or a bachelor's degree," said Francois-Seeney.

NCC staff had planned to get out into area schools to spread the word about its cyber program, but the pandemic has slowed those efforts. Still, according to Finken, substantial outreach with students and school staff was accomplished virtually, and in June the college offered a five-day, in-person cybersecurity camp for high school students at its Bethlehem Campus. The camp was well attended and received, and plans are underway for another to be held in summer 2022.

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Slatington Library News 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 Slatington Library Book Club is currently reading “Ordinary Grace,” by William Kent Krueger. The club will discuss this book virtually at 1:00pm on Monday, Nov. 1st. The Book Club is planning a “Chat and Chew” for December.

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Members will meet at a restaurant and discuss a book of their individual choice. If you are interested in joining the book club please contact the library.

Copies of the books will be available at the library as well.

The Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI), formerly known as APPRISE is composed of health insurance counselors that help you understand your health insurance options. They will be at the library on a Tuesday during Medicare open enrollment. You must call the library and make an appointment.

Getting Started with Medicare: Join us for an informative Medicare session and learn how and when to enroll, various Medicare Health Plan Coverage options and what to consider when selecting what’s right for you. We will also discuss Prescription Drug Plans and answer your questions. This program will take place at the library on November 3rd, 1:30 to 3:00. It will be

presented by Toni Schaller: IMO Agent, PA, UnitedHealthcare, AARP Medicare.

The library has received generous donations from the community in memory of Rita Stein and Janice Altrichter. Two books have been donated in Janice’s name.

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.

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

Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by RUTH HALL KENT

The Lehigh Township Historical Society has had a busy month of September. Our tremendous mum sale was held on September 12th and sold out before noon.

Mark your calendars for September 10th, 2022 for our next one!

September 26th was the date for our wellattended Finally Fall Basket Social held at the Blue Mtn. Fish and Game club hall. Thanks to all who attended and won some of the over 200 gifts and baskets. Thanks also to the club members who staffed the kitchen and fed us. Watch for future announcements about next year’s event, it may be in Spring again. We thank all of our faithful followers in the surrounding communities for supporting the Historical Society in our fundraising.

On October 3rd LTHS had a booth at the 33rd Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car

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Show at Becky's Drive-In. We had hats, t-shirts and books for sale at our table. We also held a 50/50 raffle and PA Lottery Ticket Basket raffle to raise funds for the Society. Winner of the Lottery Tickets was Agnes S. of Plainfield Township and the winner of the 50/50 was Bob. B. of Danielsville who donated his winnings back to the Historical Society! Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and supported LTHS. We are not holding an open house at the St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse again this year.

Hopefully we can plan a great program for an opening during 2022. We also have not had the Historical Centre Museum open for the past year and a half. No Open House hours will be scheduled until next spring, but we will be open on Tuesday mornings from 9 am to Noon, (except closed the 2nd Tuesday), to drop off donations, check out the museum or do research. We suggest you call first to make sure we are there at 610-440-0151. We will also be closed Tuesday November 23rd, December 14th, 21st and 28th for the holidays. We will reopen on January 4th. During the winter we may be closed on certain dates due to inclement weather, call before coming out.

For those who are interested in preserving the history of our past, we are in need of volunteers at the museum for work sessions on Tuesday mornings at the Historical Centre Museum, 3811 Lehigh Drive, Northampton, PA, (in Pennsville next to Indian Trail Park). Volunteers will help to organize displays, file paperwork and documents, enter information into our computers and clean areas in the museum. If you are interested, stop in on a Tuesday when we are open and see what it’s all about! Hopefully we’ll see you soon!

New day and route for Northampton Borough’s Annual Jack Frost Parade

Main Street to Lerchenmiller Drive, ending at the Northampton Fire Station.

T ​ he route change is necessitated due to activities scheduled at the Northampton Memorial Community Center.

The Rotary Club of Slatington and Giant Food Store of Walnutport are teaming up

During the 113th Greater Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 30th, spectators are encouraged to make monetary or non-perishable goods donations to the Northern Lehigh Food Bank. Rotary members and Giant volunteers will be walking in the parade with Giant shopping carts to collect your donations.

Please help us fill our carts for the Northern Lehigh Food Bank! Email usa1eric@ptd.net with any questions or donations prior to the parade.

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Halloween Candy and More!

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Halloween sweet treats of course include candy and everyone has an opinion when it comes to Halloween candy. Are you a chocolate lover or a fruit chew person? Do you go nuts for peanut butter, or is caramel your thing? Below is a fun list of some of the Halloween favorite candies through the years.

But commercially manufactured candy isn’t the only Halloween sweet treat. Coming out of kitchens coast-to-coast are many creative Halloween sweet treats and we’ve included an easy recipe for one of those in this article as well. Read on to get the

“how to” on “Ghost Strawberries” – delicious, easy to make and fun for both adults and kids.

Halloween Candy: Through the Years 1965: Sweet Tarts – this candy became SUPER popular in 1965 1975: Pop Rocks 1984: Skittles 1985: Sour Patch Kids 1990: Hershey Bars – a perennial favorite 1991: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – Reese’s TRIPLED the amount of peanut butter it had previously used in any single year 1999: Jolly Rancher Lollipops 2004: Candy Corn 2008: Gummy Bears 2012: Kit Kats 2016: Reese’s – back on top!

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How To: Ghost Strawberries Ghost-shaped strawberries are so easy, it's scary.

Instead of dipping the fruit in the traditional semisweet chocolate, they're dunked into white chocolate and then given ghostly faces with dark chocolate. This delightful dessert is an easy and elegant addition to a grown-up Halloween menu, but also simple enough to make with young helpers and they will love these ghostly strawberries as well!

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5. Hold a strawberry by the stem and dip it in the chocolate until it is almost entirely covered.

Hold it over the bowl and let the excess drip back into the bowl, then scrape the bottom against the lip of the bowl. Place the berry on the prepared baking sheet.

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33rd Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show

376 cars entered the car show, hosted by the Lehigh Township Lions Club.

Trophy winners of the 33rd Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show The winners of the car show trophies are: The 33rd Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show trophy winners. Hosted by Lehigh Township Lions Club Joey Zellner Memorial Award--Sponsored by Sule's Collision Center, Inc, Slatington, PA--Car #96--Peter Zellers, Palmerton, PA--1966 Pontiac GTO Participants Choice Award--Sponsored by Henry's Service Station, Danielsville, PA--Car 38

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Donald Kuntz displays his dash plaque with his car’s picture on it.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Sewilo/ Bollinger Robert and Paula Sewilo of Schnecksville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Jordan Sewilo to Jesse Kyle Bollinger, son of Jeffrey and Kim Bollinger of Walnutport.

A fall of 2022 wedding is being planned.

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Events Garage Sale: 1054 S. Cottonwood Rd. Walnutport, October 23, 8 a.m.

- 3 p.m. Tools, toys, Christmas items, clothing, HH items. Rain or Shine (10/21)

reimburse for the training. Terrapin is a small facility for those who enjoy getting to know your coworkers. We may be small, but our vision of what is possible is not.

Contact Donna@terrapinhouse.org (10/21)

Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade 113th Annual NL Halloween Parade will be Saturday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Halloween.

Rain date is October 31. For registration forms or additional info, email NLhalloweenparade@yahoo. com or call 484-619-0140.

WRITER NEEDED The Home News is seeking a writer to cover Lehigh Township municipal meetings twice a month. Knowledge of AP style and journalism background is a plus.

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Help Wanted Direct Support Staff: Are you looking for a job and a way to make a difference in the life of a young 22 year old man with autism? Terrapin House Inc. located in Allentown is hiring Full and Part Time Staff to provide important care and support for this young man to enable him to have the best life possible. Yes, sometime it can be difficult, but he is worth the effort and the personal reward is immeasurable. Starting rate $16 per hour increased to $17 after 90 days and then evaluated after one year. Performance bonuses annually, immediate need for staff to rotate weekends and overnight shifts. (Terrapin is a 24/7/365 facility) Applicant must have valid driver’s license and pass the Professional Crisis Management (PCM) training. We provide and

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Wheeling towards 90

Alton Ziegenfuss, 89 years young, still enjoys riding his bicycle locally, weather permitting.

He has been a resident of Lehigh Township since he was 7 years old in 1939. Alton had been living on the family farm, in the background, from 1954 to 2007. He is a faithful member of Bethany Wesleyan Church since 1948. -Submitted by Cindy Deppe

113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade Saturday, October 30 • 6:00 (raindate Sunday October 31)

Cash prizes will be awarded in all categories.

The Judges' Award, to be awarded to the entry with the whighest overall score, is presented in loving memory of Russell Hallman.

For more information, please contact Tiffany at 484-619-0140 or RJ at 484-225-2714

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Alternative Ideas for Halloween Fun SOURCE: Various

We all know about traditional trick-or-treating, but for this Halloween you might still be looking for some other kinds of Halloween activities – perhaps both for kids and adults. Here are a few alternate ideas for Halloween you might enjoy.

Attend a Trunk-or-Treat Trunk-or-treating is one of the trends buzzing this year in terms of socially distant trick-or-treat substitutes. An organized event usually held in a school or church parking lot, trunk-or-treating entails decorated vehicles with kids going trick-

or-treating from car to car.

You can host this in your neighborhood, too, with neighbors setting up trunk displays in the driveway and passing out candy. Note: Consider having designated adults (who commit to applying hand sanitizer) give out the candy rather than encourage lots of little hands to reach inside the bowl.

Two New Socially-Distant Costume Parades There are two new socially-distant Halloween costume parade ideas we’ve been hearing about.

In one, costume wearers take to the street or sidewalk to show off their costumes in a parade and either hand out, or collect candy along the way. The other is a new form of drive-by trick-ortreating where people decorate bikes, wagons, golf carts and cars to show off their looks!

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Reverse Trick-or-Treat in Neighborhoods With reverse trick-or-treating, people drive by houses similar to how it’s done with COVID-19 birthday parades. During the trick-or-treating, those in the cars will throw candy or deliver it to the kids in costumes in their yards.

Create a Candy Chute Last year, Andrew Beattie, a Cincinnati dad, invented a candy chute for contactless trick-ortreating. He used an old Amazon delivery tube for it, and said it only took 20 minutes to create and attach to his front stairs. Now he just has to

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drop treats from the top into candy bags or buckets below! Try decorating your tube with Halloween lights!

Decorate Face Masks This is the ultimate pandemic Halloween idea: decorating a face mask. You’re probably going to be wearing a mask anyway, so whether it’s a DIY project for yourself or a family activity, decorate a cloth or surgical mask to match your costume or have it be the costume itself.

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Host Zoom Costume Parties…

Host a Halloween-themed costume or dance party on Zoom for friends and family. Create a spooktacular playlist for everyone to dance to, and have attendees show off their costumes on camera. … or Pumpkin-Carving Contests You can also gather remotely to decorate and carve pumpkins safely from your own homes, while interacting safely and sharing spooky stories.

At the end, award prizes (virtual prizes or ones you send via snail mail) to the best looks!

Celebrate Halloween Around the World but From Home You might not be able to travel the globe right now, but you can do so in spirit. Educate your family and friends on Día de los Muertos in Mexico, Samhain in Ireland and Scotland, Dzień Zaduszny in Poland or Ghost Festival in East Asia. Celebrate these other traditions, and consider cooking or baking traditional foods and making crafts associated with those international events.

P.S.: The Halloween Tree is a great animated movie to watch with the family; it educates and celebrates the origins and influencers of Halloween around the world. The movie is based on the novel by Ray Bradbury, and he even narrates the film.

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GIRL OF THE MONTH

Slatington Woman’s Club - October 2021

Kendall Heiney

The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Kendall Heiney of Slatington has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for October. Kendall is the daughter of Eric and Kelly Heiney. Her activities include field hockey, softball, National Honor Society Vice President, Class of 2022 Vice President, Aevidum, Patriot Club and CFES Scholars.

She enjoys cars, music, animals, fashion, fitness, weightlifting and computers in her free time. Kendall has received Principal’s List and was part of the 2019 NL Softball District Championship team. Her future plans include attending Cedar Crest College to major in Bioengineering. Congratulations, Kendall!

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