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Beauty and Havoc: Trees and Gutters

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

Hi everyone. Welcome to our first issue for September 2021. To start, we want to wish everyone a happy Labor Day. Labor Day salutes the achievements of American Workers and we probably all fall into that category. Enjoy the holiday.

We have a two-pronged editorial focus in this issue. We will be looking at gutter-related and tree-related content.

The upcoming fall will be a time for major visual beauty with autumn leaves, babbling brooks and so much more. It is also a potential season for havoc. If your trees are weak and not maintained and a storm comes through, or if your gutters are clogged to the max… and a storm comes through, you could have trouble. In this issue we are going to look ahead a few weeks to anticipate the beauty and give you some tips to manage – or better yet, avoid, the havoc.

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Trees and Gutters Continued from page 3

We are kicking off with “Preparing for Fall Storms,” which cuts across both areas of focus.

Autumn storms are often followed by winter storms and both can absolutely impact your trees and your gutters. Trees that carry a lot of deadwood or have damaged trunks and limbs can be a real danger in the storms ahead. And gutters that are not well maintained, or are packed to overflowing

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One fun thing that happened as we were planning this issue was when we stumbled across the fascinating history of gutters! Like me, you probably have not given that a whole lot of thought, but the first gutters were in use almost 3,000 years before the start of the ancient Roman Empire. Read “The History of Gutters” to learn where and how they were first used and how they evolved to what we know today.

Sticking with gutters and gutter cleaning for one more note, sometimes you need a professional for the job, but sometimes you might not. If you are doing it yourself, read “How To: Cleaning Your Gutters” for some good DIY tips.

Now, when it comes to trimming trees, you can also “DIY” it or hire a professional. To help you decide which way is best for you, we give you guidance in “Fall and Winter Tree Trimming Tips.”

For a small decorative tree on your property tree

trimming could be a breeze, but if you’re looking at something quite a bit taller than you are, use the tips in this story to see if you want to tackle it yourself or bring in a pro.

Finally, looking at the beauty of trees, we share five of the top species to plant in our area for maximum beauty. So read on, enjoy the issue, and we will see you next time.

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Fall Storms Continued from page 8

Debris keeps rainwater from flowing through the gutter and downspouts to the ground where it should go. Clogged downspouts and gutters can cause roof, window, foundation and siding damage; not to mention slip and fall accidents. If there’s an unexpected freeze, the resulting ice can cause even more problems.

Clean branches and debris from the yard and trim back or cut down dying trees before the storms hit. Clear out debris and remove dead plants – especially trees – from your property before the weather turns. Without a clean-up effort, all that debris could start flying around in a storm. A dying tree could easily fall onto your house and cause considerable damage.

Additional Storm Preparation • Create and store an emergency kit and food that can be eaten without cooking in case of an extended power outage.

• During a major storm, unplug expensive equipment such as TVs and computers to protect against power surges.

• If possible, purchase a generator.

During the Storm If you find yourself in a power outage, call your power company right after turning off all light switches. Here are additional tips for that situation: • Use flashlights, not candles to reduce the risk of house fire.

• Only open your freezer or refrigerator when absolutely necessary so the cold stays inside to preserve your food for as long as possible.

• Do not use a gas range or barbeque grill for indoor heating.

• If the indoor temperature goes below 55

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During an emergency, you can turn off your natural gas at the main gas service shutoff valve.

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• If you are in your car, back your car away. Do not drive over downed power lines. Even if the power line is not energized, the wires can become entangled with your vehicle and cause damage.

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Fall and Winter Tree Trimming Tips SOURCE: Various

Tree trimming is best done in winter, but the fall is the perfect time to start your planning and do a preliminary cleanup. If you are not going to hire a professional tree service, then the time to start your personal research is now. The research should help you determine what you personally would feel comfortable doing, as well as what tools you’ll need. Research should also give you the information needed to visually evaluate your trees this fall to determine which ones you’ll want to work on in the winter.

One thing to note is that beat-up branches can be removed at any time – and should be. But the removal of healthy limbs and a significant trimming overall is best done in the middle of winter, which is the dormant period when the tree is essentially asleep.

As you plan your winter tree work, there are good reasons to also plan a fall tree cleanup. Part Continued on page 16

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of any fall cleanup should include removal of obvious deadwood in the tree. You want to remove as much deadwood as possible so it doesn’t come down on your property, your home, or your person during a winter storm.

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1. Trim off any suckers growing at the base of the trunk.

2. Remove all the dead or dying branches.

3. Prune out unwanted or hazardous branches.

4. Remove any damaged or weak branches.

5. Trim out overlapping branches that rub together.

Your Safety and Tree Health If you have opted to trim your tree yourself, there are some key safety and tree-health things to keep in mind. On the safety side, there are things that could cause you serious injury, or worse. You don’t want a major tree limb to fall on you and you don’t want to fall off of one if you’re up in the tree. When in the tree always be sure you are only placing your weight on a strong limb. Online research on how to safely work on a tree is completely recommended to learn more about how to maintain your safety during the process.

You also don’t want to get electrocuted. That would seem like an unnecessary thing to say, but if there are wires running through or anywhere near the tree, hire a professional.

In terms of the health of the tree, it is generally accepted that you should not trim more than 25% of a tree’s canopy at one time. The foliage of the tree makes the food the entire tree lives on, so if a tree repeatedly loses too much of its canopy, it can become weak or even die from the stress.

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The History of Gutters SOURCE: Various

Believe it or not, gutters have a long and interesting existence that spans several thousand years. In case you don’t already know everything about gutters, here is a timeline that follows the formation, evolution, and modernization of gutters to what we know today. The timeline begins in 3000 BC. 3000BC – 1500BC: The Harappan civilization, which resided in what is now Pakistan, used waterborne toilets linked by drains that were covered

with bricks of burnt clay. This is the earliest form of gutter on record.

27BC – 14AD: At the start of the Roman Empire, Romans revolutionized road-building by “crowning” them in the middle so that mud and water ran downhill, away from the center, into gutters, which carried the sludge away.

47AD: The Romans brought gutters to Britain.

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gargoyles, which “spit” the water clear of the building.

1240: The Tower of London erected a downspout, probably to protect whitewashed walls. It’s believed to be the first downspout ever built in Britain.

1300 – 1500: This was the end of the Middle Ages. Local authorities in British communities with cramped conditions presided over numerous “gutter disputes,” however many of them likely involved participants using “gutter language.”

1536 – 1541: The closing of the monasteries and convents by Henry VIII led to a surplus of recycled lead. The result was a spike in the market for decorative cisterns, gutters, and other rainwater goods.

1709: Coke was first used in cast iron at this time, making the metal plentiful and cheap.

Decades later, cast iron would replace lead as the most common gutter material.

1710 – 1750: Gutters become popular on buildings in the American colonies. The most common kind consisted of two wooden boards in a V-shape and were fastened to structures with cast iron brackets or wooden pins.

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1801 – 1825: Cast iron internal downspouts were incorporated into taller and more complex buildings in the U.S. They allowed runoff water to be channeled “invisibly” into underwater drainage systems.

1900 – 1925: Metal rolling machines were invented and become popular in the U.S. These enabled builders to roll half-round steel gutters that were placed on the edges of buildings.

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Gutters keep water from rain and snowmelt away from your walls, roof, foundation, and landscape. Without properly functioning gutters, you run the risk of incurring hundreds, if not thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to your home.

In addition, clogged gutters can attract pests like rodents, bees, wasps and mosquitoes. They can also lead to mold infestation. Fortunately, cleaning

your gutters will help remedy all those issues and it isn’t that difficult.

That said getting up on a tall ladder and moving it around to clean the gutters is not for everyone.

In that case you will want to contact a company that cleans gutters. If however, you are going to do it yourself, here are five DIY tips to help you get the job done in no time.

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Gather Your Supplies / Naturally, you’ll need a ladder so that you can reach the gutters. Protective clothing, like a long-sleeved shirt and gloves, is also helpful.

You can purchase a special gutter scoop to get this job done or use a child’s sand shovel for a budget-friendly option. Of course, it never hurts to get in there with your hands to make sure every last bit of debris gets removed.

Before you climb up the ladder ask yourself what are you going to do with the gunk that comes out of the gutter. A bucket or pail that you can hang from your ladder is one option. Another is to place a tarp on the ground, and simply let the mess drop.

Pro Tip: The leaves and other debris that comes out of your gutter make a great addition to a compost pile.

Flush ‘Em! / Once you have all the muck cleaned out, use your garden hose to flush the gutters. This will take care of any last bits of debris, and it’s also a good way to check for leaks in your gutter system.

Don’t Forget the Downspouts / Since downspouts generally have a bend or two, they’re prone to clogs. Flushing the gutters with a strong stream from your hose may be enough to clean out the downspouts, but if not, you will have to take another step.

A plumber’s snake is useful in this scenario.

Insert the end of the snake into the downspout until you feel resistance. Then turn the crank and work the snake to clear out the clogged material.

What About Gutter Guards? / Gutter guards can prevent the debris from piling up in the first place, which may, in turn, prevent the need for a replacement roof or other roof repairs. There are both installation and maintenance costs with gutter guards, so you would need to evaluate that to determine if they are right for you.

Bottom Line: If you take a couple of hours, a few times a year, and do a thorough job of gutter cleaning, it’s relatively easy to keep your home free from the water damage that clogged gutters can cause.

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5 Great Trees to Plant in Our Area Finding the best trees to plant in a yard in our area can be a daunting task simply because there are so many beautiful species to choose from. In this article we present just five of the top trees for your consideration. Let’s dive in.

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This medium-height tree is celebrated for its visually pleasing display of peeling bark.

It is considered an ornamental tree, is fastgrowing, is wind and ice resistant, and is heat and drought tolerant. The river birch does not like shade however, so make sure it gets plenty of sunlight.

The Red Spruce

The red spruce is a native of North America, is coniferous – which means it is a cone-bearing seed plant, and can grow 60 to 130 feet high with a trunk diameter of roughly 24 inches. The red spruce can live 250 years or more and is very easy to grow.

With its needle-like leaves, grayish-brown bark that is red inside, and pretty cones, the red spruce can make a very nice addition to a property.

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The tulip poplar, we should warn, is the tallest eastern hardwood, and can reach up to 190 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 10 feet. This tree, native to the eastern United States, is recommended as a shade tree and has beautiful yellowish flowers.

If planted in full sunlight, which it loves, it will actually grow shorter, slower, and rounder and can be great for landscape planting.

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It likes some shade, so it is best to plant it underneath taller trees, such as the tulip poplar or red spruce. This ornamental tree is ubiquitous in landscaping throughout the United States because of its beautiful, wispy nature. It grows best in moist, fertile soil that is high in composted, organic matter.

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The Slatington History Preservations Committee is sponsoring a third Cemetery walk entitled “A Walk Among Slatedale’s Notables” to be held on Saturday, September 25 at the Slatedale Cemetery.

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The Slatington Library Book Club is currently reading “The Woman in the Window,” by A.J. Finn.

The club will discuss this book virtually at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 7th. They are meeting Tuesday due to Labor Day weekend. The next book will be “Second Glance” by Jodi Piccult.

If you have requested a library card, from our library, on line, we ask that you please stop by the library and pick-up your card.

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For teens (grades 6 through 12) we are offering a Falling Leaves Snow Globe Take home craft beginning September 20. Registration is required.

For adult crafters, we have Mason Jar Pumpkin Craft to take home starting September 13.

Registration is required to receive the craft kit.

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Nau kummt der Yuni in en Suff Verschreckt ihn alles gaar – Alle Zucht un Schadde schmeisst Ihn schier in Gicht're Gfaahr.

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Un graad noh hot en Wedderleech Sich iwwer der Himmel gschtreckt; Der Yuni hot's vergelschtert – Waar noch nie net so verschreckt.

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Er hot browiert zu schpringe un Die Beh waar'n gans zu schwach; Er hot fer Hilf gerufe, doch 'S waar niemand uff der Wach.

Er schtolpert iwwer'n Schtee im Weg Un fallt langs uff sei Gsicht, Hot Maul voll Dreck, die Aage aa – Des waar en iww'li Gschicht.

Er scharrt un gratzt in sellem Schtaab, Im Busch drin hot's recht gschallt; Bis er sich uff die Fiess schafft, hot En Dunnerschtreech gegnallt.

Die Hell waar losgebroche schur, Er riecht der Schwewwel schunn; Er hot gebet wie nie devor, Doch hot ken Hilf devun.

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But he had one fault – Always said, “What you are, That’s what you are!” – and goes in the tavern And ties one on.

Now Jonas comes along in a drunken state Everything certainly frightens him – Every noise and shadow throws Him in danger of convulsions.

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The township road from Jonas’ house That went to the village Was gravel and when it was dry Terribly dusty also on top of it.

The road runs through a wooded area, where it’s haunted, so it was always said – No one looked left or right, Instead just straight ahead on the road.

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Jonas was very ‘lop side’ Loaded that night, And that he would come home before the storm, He got himself on the way.

The boys seen him go And ran out ahead of him, Where all their ‘noise-stuff’ was set up In the woods out there.

Now this was something, believe me, With rosin- box(?), log chain, Some pots and old odds and ends The yahoos would have found.

He was a quarter way through the woods, So far nothing started up – Suddenly chains rattle and Something loud blared.

Then everything broke loose outright – With all sort of racket, How it rumbled and carried on – A deep voice cursed.

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He stirred and scratched in that dust, In the woods it echoed loudly; Until he could get himself up on his feet, A thunderbolt cracked.

Hell certainly broke loose He smelled the Sulphur already; He prayed like never before, Yet he received no help from that.

The world was certainly at its end!

There was nothing more to do now, So he called weakly, “Come and get me, Devil, You will get me anyhow!”

[I don’t know if one should call this a ‘spook’ story, a prankster story of just a plain human tragedy story, but articles in Dutch literature run the entire gamut of themes just like in our English writings. Perhaps something very different next time!]

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Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kutztown University Renew Academic Research Agreement Kutztown University and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, Pa., renewed a five-year agreement of academic cooperation Wednesday, establishing a research affiliation for the mutual benefit of both institutions. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the world's first refuge for birds of prey and an international center for raptor conservation. In addition to operating the 2,500acre Sanctuary, its conservation science team executes local-to-global scientific research and professional training programs for up-and-coming conservationists. The agreement provides KU students and faculty the opportunity to partner with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary personnel and researchers from around the world on field research in the areas of conservation, migration and raptor biology. Internship opportunities will also be available for students.

"We are thrilled to renew our long-standing collaboration with Kutztown University," said Hawk Mountain president Sean Grace.

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include biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental science, geography, instructional technology/digital classroom technology, public relations and social media theory and strategy.

Students and faculty in these areas will have the ability to perform collaborative research with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a research affiliate.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary seeks to use biology and environmental science to inform conservation management strategies to protect the world's migrating raptors, their migration systems and the natural habitats upon which they depend. The Sanctuary works with world-class raptor scientists and other conservationists, graduate students and international trainees at the Acopian Center for Conservation Learning to share ideas, collect and analyze new information, maintains an extensive ornithological library and promotes raptor research and conservation worldwide.

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Join us at Slatington Trailhead With Blue Mtn. Vineyards to enjoy Live music from Jordan White!

Join us September 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Slatington Trailhead with Blue Mtn. Vineyards to enjoy live music from Jordan White! Sponsored by KeyBank.

The event is free (donations are always welcome!), but there may be fees for the wine tasting. Bottles also available for sale.

Born in Cranford, NJ, Jordan White was raised in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where he learned to play guitar and classical piano. White explained that depression he experienced as a teenager was the motivation behind writing his own music, revealing that music “saved me from being another statistic.” White began playing keyboards in a class project led by his teacher in elementary school and was later inspired by his father’s vinyl record collection. White says his musical influences “started with singer-songwriters out of the 1970s,” referencing Van Morrison, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel. He also cites Guns N’ Roses, Counting Crows, Tom Petty, The Beatles, & Ritchie Valens.

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our dream in 1986 by planting the initial vineyard of five acres consisting of French Hybrid varietals, such as Chambourcin, Vignoles, and Vidal Blanc.

However, through research and experience, we discovered that the Lehigh Valley provides an excellent micro-climate for growing not only French Hybrid grapes, but also European varietals due to well-drained soil and our terrain being very similar to central and northern parts of France.

Joe felt that with the similar climate and a soil composition (shale and limestone) that is nearly identical to part of the Loire and Burgundy regions in France, he would be able to produce world class “old world” style wines. Therefore, in 1988 the winery expanded the vineyard another 5 acres, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, and have continued adding to our current 50 acres “in vine.””

Meet the Natives!

Meet some of Wildlands Conservancy’s native wildlife, from reptiles and amphibians to skunks and hawks. Go in search of tracks along the trail to discover what animals might be living along the D & L Trail. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight! This event is FREE on Thursday, Sept. 9th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the Slatington D & L Trailhead.

Join us at Victory Park with McCall Collective Brewing Company to enjoy live music From Cunningham & Associates!

Join us September 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Victory Park in the Angelo J. Scarselletti Amphitheater with McCall Collective Brewing Company to enjoy live music from Cunningham & Associates!

Sponsored by Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. The event is free, however donations are always welcome!

Cunningham and Associates is a rock n' roll cover band led by former Bethlehem Mayor Don Cunningham.

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idea of opening a brewery was first incepted by Chris and Kaitlin McCall. It wasn’t long after that, Chris’ brother starting brewing in their backyard.

Today they bring years of experience across many industries including commercial brewing to the Southside of Allentown, PA.

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Join us September 15 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Slatington Trailhead with Sleepy Cat Urban Winery to enjoy live music from Eliza Rush! Sponsored by Rentschler Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. The event is free (donations always welcome!), but there may be fees for the wine tasting. Bottles also available for sale.

Eliza Rush is an independent singer/songwriter who performs reimagined versions of familiar favorites along with great music from artists lesser known. Throw in some originals and you’ve got an assortment of music you won’t forget.

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Originally from Canada, Eliza has always had a passion for singing, and using music to bring people together to awaken possibility, touch and transform lives. She is joined by exceptional musicians who share her affection for creativity and collaboration and her desire to serve others. She can be heard in and around the Lehigh Valley performing solo acoustic, as part of a duo or trio, or with her full band.

Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, located in the heart of the Theater District in the West End of Allentown, is owned and operated by Mark and Carrie Gerencher. When we opened in August 2016, we opened with 11 wines and had been making wine at home for 4 years. Today, we share our love of making wine with all of you. We have 20+ varieties of wines that range from dry to sweet and red to white as well as fruit wines.Sleepy Cat has a relaxed, fun vibe and a winery experience.....urban Continued on page 40

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from their daddy, Frank “Pop” Rehrig. Frank was a fiddle player and also squeezed the accordion.

Dennis and Dean, along with their father, were original members of the Rehrig Family Band along with Dennis’s twin brother David. In 1979, Dennis, Dean and David decided to change the name of the band to Twitty Fever. David was the lead singer who had great passion for the music of Conway Twitty. Twitty Fever was a four-piece band rounded out with Jim Baldwin on bass guitar and harmony vocals. In 1988, Dennis and Dean decided to leave Twitty Fever and begin Midnight Special Band.

Since 1988, Midnight Special Band has gone through many changes. But, one thing has remained the same: love of music. The love of country music by the Rehrig Family continues to be the foundation of Midnight Special Band.

HiJinx Brewing Company was born out of a fierce passion for great beer. The HiJinx crew’s dedication to quality and their willingness to experiment make for some tasty and unique beers.

From the traditional to the exotic, their passion for beer knows no limits. The concept for HiJinx began in 2007 when the founder, Curt Keck, was brewing up a batch of homebrew and imbibing in his garage with some friends. One of the group suggested that he open up a brewery to share the product of his passion with the masses. After some coaxing and a few more pints Curt agreed and said that the brewery needed a name. He insisted that the brewery have a name that spoke to the HiJinx that took place in his garage. There was a simultaneous eureka expression on the faces of everyone present… and HiJinx was born.

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Join us September 24 6-8 p.m. at Victory Park with MR Doggy Style and Hijinx Brewing Company to enjoy live music from Midnight Special Band! Sponsored by MINT Home Improvements and Tree of Life Tree Management Services and brought to you by the Angelo Scarselletti Amphitheater. The event is free, however donations are always welcome!

Midnight Special Band was formed back in 1988.

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The Markell Twins Turn 80!

Written by William G. “Billy” Markell

Marilyn and Billy turned 80 years old on September 3, 2021. Their parents were the late Willard G. Markell Sr. And Elda (Mau) Markell.

There were 4 girls and 2 boys. The girls are the late Mae L. (Markell) Kidd and the late husband Dallas Kidd. Margaret L. (Markell) Kresge of Palmerton and the late husband Richard Kresge, the late Martha L. (Markell) Kern and the late husband Harold E. Kern, Marilyn L. (Markell) Rice of Slatington and the late Barry (Bill) Rice. The boys are the late Willard G. “Sonny” Markell Jr. and the late wife Harriet “Carrie” (Strohl) Markell and William G. “Billy” Markell and wife Doris E. (Rau) Markell of Slatington.

Billy recalls his dad telling a story of someone asking him if he was planning to have more children and his answer was “no, now they are coming by the 2’s and it’s time to quit.” When the twins were born on September 3, 1941, mom and dad could not afford to birth them in a hospital, so they were born in the bedroom of their home, which was located on Route #1, Slatington, Pa next to the Keystone Lamp Factory.

Dr. Leiby of Slatington was the doctor who spanked us into life. Both Marilyn and Billy were born with pneumonia. Dr. Leiby had Willard Sr. get a sheet and pillows and a broom stick and placed them in the center and the sheet over the broom stick and tucked under the pillow. Dr. Leiby had Willard Sr. boil water and told him to get all the glass mayonnaise jars he could find, and fill them with boiling water. This made an incubator which made the twins able to breath. Each baby weighed under 3 lbs. Billy recalls his mother telling him much later in life that he and his sister were 1 month premature and so small that each one could fit in a cigar box.

Billy was born first and then 1 minute and 52 seconds later along came Marilyn, making her the youngest of the 6 Markell children.

While Marilyn and Billy have multiple health problems and visit the doctors often, they are still able to enjoy a good life with family and friends. But thanks be to God, the twins made it to “80”!

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Lehigh Valley Homes selling, on average, in 13 days submitted by Mallory Siegfried

The Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS® (GLVR) reported July data showing the tying of a recordbreaking median sales price first seen just one month ago and a new record for days on market, showing that summer isn’t the only thing that is hot around the Lehigh Valley.

“The National Association of REALTORS® reported inventory of homes for sale nationwide rose slightly in June as more sellers list their homes, hoping to take advantage of record-high sales prices across the country,” said GLVR CEO Justin Porembo. “Even with renewed home seller interest, inventory overall from a year ago remains 18.8% lower nationwide, according to NAR, and 18.0% lower here at home.”

With inventory still not at sufficient, comfortable levels – there were just 895 units in July for Lehigh and Northampton counties – the median sales price increased 15.7 percent to $275,000, a tie of a record-breaking price first achieved in June. In addition, homes sold, on average, in 13 days, another new record.

Other notable housing statistics for July include: New listings decreased just slightly – 0.5 percent – to 1,089.

Pending sales were down 9.0 percent to 897.

Closed sales slipped 4.7 percent to 877.

Months supply of inventory was down 29.4 percent to 1.2 months.

Percentage of list price received went above and beyond, increasing 3.4 percent to 102.6 percent.

Homes sold, on average, in just 13 days, a decrease of 60.6 percent.

“Buyers are still interested and want to own a home, but record-high home prices and the lack of solid choices are causing some to retreat,” said 2021 GLVR President Tim Tepes.

Tepes added that he’s seen firsthand – a situation partially caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic – a pressured rush to purchase a property to accommodate a new housing or location preference.

“Add to that the pressures of an alreadyestablished intensely hot seller’s market – which has been forcing many to waive contingencies and push their budget to the maximum to have a shot at winning a bidding war – and even the most well-qualified clients can start to get cold feet or feel pangs of regret after a closing,” Tepes said.

“Now that life is opening up again, and that rushed pressure is falling away, some buyers could be having doubts.”

To help a buyer – or a seller – sort through moments of questioning a decision, both Porembo and Tepes suggest working with a REALTOR®.

REALTORS® are a trustworthy, knowledgeable guide who will stand in your corner during negotiations, but will also act as an objective, third party who will help you stay focused on the issues most important to you when emotions threaten to sink an otherwise sound transaction.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News submitted by Ruth Hall Kent

Recently we have had several people contact the Society to donate some very interesting items to our museum. We thank them for thinking of us before tossing items that can find a forever home with us. We received an old wall telephone from a local resident. We also were given a framed diploma for a Master’s degree from Millersville State Normal School in 1896 belonging to a Samuel Griffith who at one time was a teacher in Danielsville, Lehigh Township. These are wonderful examples of items for our Historical Centre Museum. If you come across unique items from the past, please give us a call at 610-440-0151 (leave message) so we can arrange for you to donate to the museum. Although we still do not have visitation hours at the museum, we are busy working on plans for our Schoolhouse opening as well as our upcoming fundraising events. In the classified events section of this Gazette you can find details about our Annual Fall Mum Sale scheduled from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, September 11th. Later in September we are holding our Finally Fall Basket Social which was originally

scheduled in March 2020. Time and location are in the ad in the classified events section in this issue of the Gazette. If you wish to donate an item or gift basket for the event, please give us a call.

If you have any free time on your hands, we are looking for volunteer helpers at the museum to help organize and file donated items. Although we are not open for visitors at the Historical Centre at this time, if you have something to donate give us a call at 610-440-0151 (please leave a message) so we can set up an appointment time for us to receive them. We hope to see you soon!

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Events Chicken BBQ September 11 4 to 7 pm at St. John’s UCC, Laurys Station. (1 mile west off Route 145 on Rising Sun Road) First 250 served, eat in or take out. Call church office for tickets, 610-2628061. Adult $10 (1/2 chicken, baked potato, corn on cob, lettuce w/bacon dressing, beverage, dessert)/. Kids $5 (2 drumsticks, macNcheese, applesause, cookie, beverage). 9/2.

FALL MUM SALE - Saturday, September 11, 9 am–2:00 pm. Rain or Shine. On the porch of Lehigh Township Historical Society. 3811 Lehigh Dr., Northampton, Rt. 248 next to Indian Trail Park. White, red, yellow, orange and purple mums: $7 each, 3 for $20. (9/2) FINALLY FALL BASKET SOCIAL - Sunday, September 26 – Lehigh Township Historical Society fundraiser. Doors open at Noon.

Drawings at 3:30. Baskets, 50/50, Door Prize, premium items.

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Help Wanted WINTER SEASONAL PUBLIC WORKS The Borough of Bath is seeking individuals for on-call seasonal public works positions.

This is an on-call position with the rate of $25.94/hr. Candidates must have winter availability; knowledge of snow plowing techniques; operating heavy machinery; skid steers, loaders, and dump trucks.

Experience in public works, relevant trades, or similar background is preferred. Applications and resumes will be accepted now until the position is filled. Completed forms can be delivered or mailed to 121 S.

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Walnut Street, Bath, PA 18014. Or email your application and resume to Brad Flynn at manager@ boroughofbath.org. (9/17) 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.

Please email resume and writing sample to cstroh@homenewspa. com.

Full-Time Public Works Employee Lehigh Township is seeking multi-skilled applicants to fill a position in the Public Works Department. Candidates should have experience in the construction field and be comfortable working with various equipment and power tools. Pesticide spraying license and PennDOT flagger certification a plus. Duties include, but are not limited to routine road maintenance (including earthmoving and paving work, building repairs and maintenance, park maintenance, and snow and ice removal. Must be available for emergency call out.

Must have HS Diploma or equivalent. Must possess a valid PA driver’s license in good standing with minimum of CDL Class B endorsement; Class A preferred.

Candidates are subject to preemployment Drug and Alcohol testing as well as random drug and alcohol tests if employed.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Residency within 10 miles of Municipal Complex a plus.

Application forms are available at the Municipal Building or on the website, www.lehightownship.com.

Applications can be submitted to Lehigh Township, 1069 Municipal Road, Walnutport, Pa. 18088.

Applications will be accepted through September 10 or when the position is filled. (9/2)

Personals Female Senior Citizen looking for male or female, ago 70 or older for a friendly relationship. Call 610-760-1274 (9/2)

Real Estate for Rent Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS and no smoking, W/S/G included. $625 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $130-$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. (12/16)

Services Available 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 (10/21)

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Services Available Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more.

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610-248-7988. (12/17) Sergey Tile & Marble: 25 years experience, we work with ceramic tile, porcelain tile, granite and

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marble tile. Call 484-794-0756 or 215-669-5032 (8/19) PIANO LESSONS: In my Slatington home, Susan Spengler Cervin, B.A. music, certified elementary education. 484-623-4184. (9/2)

For Sale 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider - 20,000 miles, showroom condition, extra seat, sissy bar, chrome extras. 610-7305958 $8,000.00. (9/2).

2000 Dodge Van 3500 Series - 101,000 miles, runs great, 4 news tires, shelves, cabinets, cage & ladder racks with 5" seamless gutter machine inside, needs windshield and inspection. $4,500.00 for van and gutter machine or $2,500.00 for just van.

Phone 610-730-5958. (9/2).

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Berlinsville bus stop--approx 1957

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Demolition of Lehigh Elementary underway

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USS Montgomery Blue Crew Conducts Change of Command Ceremony submitted by by Lt. Hazel Arceo

Cmdr. Joseph Bubulka, a native of Easton relieved Cmdr. Austin Duff, a native of Gig Harbor, Washington as commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Blue Crew during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Base San Diego, Aug. 25. Duff served as the Montgomery Blue Crew executive officer before assuming

command in June 2020. As commanding officer, he led the crew through a challenging Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) while balancing the restrictions of the global health crisis, COVID-19.

“The grit, resilience, and professionalism of the crew have inspired me daily...and I would sail with you on any ship, in any fight!” said Duff.

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