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Heating & Plumbing: All Warmth, No Leaks

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town and Country Gazette

With the publication of this issue, we are just about to take our first steps into the fall season.

The fall, or autumn, is a season of great beauty and we will be spending more time on ways to enjoy autumn’s beauty starting with next month’s issues.

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to focus on some of the things we need to do to prepare for the chill in the weather that will start soon. Specifically, we are going to look at heating and plumbing. Is your heating system ready to jump into action the minute you really need it?

We’re going to give you some tips to make sure it is. See “Fall Furnace Maintenance for Winter Warmth” to get the full details.

What about the plumbing in your place? The time to get that ready for the cold of winter is really over the course of the next four to six weeks. We will give you some excellent advice for preparing plumbing for the cold days ahead in “Don’t Let the Cold Burst Your Pipes.” These are valuable tips whether your pipes are in your basement, your mobile home, or running out to your swimming pool.

On the plumbing side of things we also have the article “Handy DIY Plumbing Tips” that will give you some very useful DIY info. These tips will help you solve things with your plumbing that can be kind of annoying, as well as more serious things. Some of these tips may even help you avoid an expensive visit from the plumber.

You know, heating as we know it today can be pretty seamless, especially with the wonders of “smart” technologies that can go as far as letting you control the heat in your living space from Continued on page 4

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Finally, in terms of home heating systems that are available today, there are several ways to go.

We will give you a brief overview of the available systems you can use in your living space, whether you’re building new, renting a new place, or upgrading the heating you already have. Learn more in “Which Type of Heating is Best for You?” So please enjoy the issue and get prepared for the winter ahead. And join us next time when we will really start looking at the beauty of autumn.

Heating and Plumbing Continued from page 3

pretty much anywhere – even around the world I suppose. I don’t personally use that level of smart tech to control my home heating, but my understanding is that it can do that kind of exceptional thing. Obviously, that’s not where home heating began. But we know where it did and we will share that with you, and also, how heating evolved to what we have today. Be sure and read “The History of Home Heating” to learn more.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society News Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent

The Historical Society is having a busy late summer! We recently had a very successful mum sale with more than 150 plants ordered prior to the sale on September 11th. Another 100+ were sold at the event. We truly appreciate the support we received from the surrounding community by purchasing these beautiful flowers.

You will see in this issue an ad for our annual Finally Fall Basket Social that was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID but will now be held on September 26th at 4190 Wood Drive in Lehigh Township the home of Blue Mtn. Fish and Game.

Doors open at 12 noon and drawings start at 3:30.

If you wish to donate an item or gift basket to be raffled at the event, please give us a call at 610440-0151 (please leave a message) so we can set up an appointment time for us to receive them.

Another event that the Historical Society will be participating in is the 33rd Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show at Becky's Drive-In on October 3rd. Come visit our booth on the porch of the refreshment stand. We will have various items and books on display. Stop by and visit!

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One last thing, we have decided to postpone our St. Paul’s Schoolhouse opening for this year partly due to the continuing pandemic but also due to the lack of planning time. We are hoping that in 2022 we can put together a really good program to offer our community supporters, so stay tuned next year.

When our fundraisers are behind us, we will be diving into work at the Historical Centre Museum that has been accumulating since last year. Heading into fall, if you are free on Tuesday mornings and would like to volunteer at the museum, please give us a call. We will let you know when our work sessions will resume. We need helpers to organize displays, file paperwork and documents, enter information into our computers and clean areas in the museum. We hope to see you soon!

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Midnight Special Band was formed back in 1988.

It was founded by brothers Dennis and Dean Rehrig. Their love of country music and entertaining folks from all over was the cornerstone of Midnight Special Band. The gift of music was given to them 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.

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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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Don’t Let the Cold Burst Your Pipes SOURCE: VARIOUS

If this winter is as cold as the summer was hot, be prepared – and the time to get prepared is now – and don’t let the cold burst your pipes.

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bathroom under-sink cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate near the pipes. Behind closed doors, pipes are vulnerable because the warm air in your home can’t reach them.

Check furnace or HVAC unit / If your HVAC unit or furnace goes out during the dead of winter, your pipes will suffer in the freezing temperatures until a repair can be made. Ensure your heating system is working properly before winter arrives.

Run water / Allow a trickle of water to run through the faucet to avoid freezing pipes. The pipes and cover with pipe insulation. The insulation by itself isn’t designed to withstand long-term cold temperatures and can actually prevent warm air from reaching the pipes when not partnered with the heat cable.

Shut off outdoor faucets / Open your outdoor faucets to allow excess water to run out. Then turn off the faucet at the shutoff valve. If you don’t first allow the bleeder cap to drain, the pipe can still freeze and crack. Also, drain outside water lines to sprinklers and swimming pools until there is no moisture left to freeze in the pipes.

Open cabinet doors / If you have a stretch of particularly cold weather, open your kitchen or

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Don’t let the cold burst Your pipes Continued from page 7

pressure relief from a slow drip can prevent frozen pipes from cracking. While you may see a minor bump in your water bill, it’s much better than footing the cost for pipe replacement.

Inspect the exterior / Do a walk-around of your home looking for visible cracks that need to be sealed. Cold air will seep through the cracks, causing your pipes to freeze. Use spray foam or caulking to fill the gaps and cut off the draft.

You might also consider a freeze alarm. Freeze alarms cost less than $100 and they will alert you on your phone – if you set it up that way – when your indoor temperature falls below 45 degrees.

That will give you enough time to get some warmer air into the areas where you have vulnerable pipes.

Protecting your pipes from winter’s harsh temperatures doesn’t require a lot of time or strenuous work. Follow these basic steps to keep your water flowing and pipes intact through the coldest months of the year.

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Handy DIY Plumbing Tips SOURCE: familyhandyman.com (excerpt)

To save you time, money and headaches down the road, we found a great selection of tips for solving common household plumbing problems.

It was put together by the DIY experts atThe Family Handyman Magazine.

If you’re not a professional plumber, these tips will probably be very helpful to you. One or more may even save you an expensive service call. Here are just a few of the ones we found.

Tip #1: Use a shop vacuum to remove hard objects from drains When a hard object like a toothbrush, comb or toy plugs a toilet or drain, a plunger may not be the solution – it might only push the obstruction in deeper. Instead, suck out the water and the obstruction with a wet/dry shop vacuum.

Tip #2: Stop sink-sprayer hang-ups using pipe insulation If you have to jiggle the hose as you pull out your kitchen sink sprayer, chances are the hose is

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expand and grind against pipe hangers and joists in your basement. Pick up some adhesive-backed felt at the hardware store and cut it into strips.

Then remove each hanger, wrap the felt around the pipe, and then refasten the hanger.

Tip #5: Quiet loud sinks with expanding foam Fill the space between two stainless steel sink

catching on the shut-off valves below. For smooth operation, slip 1/2" foam pipe insulation over the pipes and shut-off handles. Tape it if it won't stay put. You can get the insulation at home centers for about $3.

Tip #3: Use a bucket of water to flush the toilet You don't have to run to the neighbor's bathroom during a plumbing project. Before you turn off your water supply, fill 2-gallon buckets with water.

You can then flush the toilet by dumping the water in the bowl. You will get one flush per bucket. This works just as well as the regular method of flushing, although it won't refill the bowl.

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when you remove it. If you have a double sink, be sure to plug the other drain to contain the air pressure. If your strainer isn't a screw-down style, you'll have to hold it down while you use the plunger.

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Fall Furnace Maintenance for Winter Warmth SOURCE: Various

If you are a homeowner, fall furnace maintenance should be a priority on your seasonal to-do list so you don’t get caught in the cold this coming winter.

This essential service will provide your furnace or heat pump what it needs to give you its best performance in the cold of winter. It will also extend the life of your heating system and help to keep your utility bill in check.

When and Why to Schedule A home’s heating system needs a professional tune up once per year to maintain its performance and condition. The ideal time to plan the service is early fall before temperatures start to drop. This timing ensures your heating system will be ready to perform in tip-top condition as soon as it’s needed.

Even if your furnace system performed well during the last cycle of cold months, a tune up

always benefits the system. It benefits you as well with peace of mind. Here’s why you don’t want to skip it: • The truth is your furnace experiences wear and tear over the course of a heating season even if it is running well. Just operating the system puts stress on its components and eventually, if not serviced, does reduce the system’s performance.

Year-to-year this decreases reliability and efficiency.

• An unmaintained furnace will typically experience more repair needs and most likely will not last as long as a furnace that gets an annual

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checkup. An unmaintained furnace will also have lower efficiency over time that will impact your comfort and it will also generally lead to higher energy bills.

• If you are starting with a brand new furnace, the manufacturer will very likely require regular maintenance by a qualified HVAC technician as a condition of the warranty. You don’t want to lose warranty coverage due to equipment neglect.

Things You Can Do There are several things that you can and should do to keep your furnace or heat pump well cared

for throughout the cold season.

Maintenance Plan / The first thing to do is to invest in an annual maintenance plan to keep your furnace or heat pump on schedule for regular service. For all the reasons mentioned in this article for keeping a maintained heating system, a maintenance plan is a very good investment. Even if there is not a part repair needed this time around, the thorough cleaning of the system is worth the time and expense.

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Check & Replace Filters / When we are in the colder months in our region and the furnace is running all the time, it is important to check your air filter monthly and change it when needed. For most households, a new filter may not be needed except every two months. Exceptions include homes with smokers, pets and members sensitive to pollen and other allergens. Those households benefit from more frequent filter changes, often monthly.

Keep Good Airflow / Keep good airflow around any outdoor components of your heating / HVAC system. If vegetation is overgrown in the area or you have threatening tree branches, trim them away. Try to keep a buffer zone of two to three feet around the outdoor elements and if you see evidence of rodents or insects, call a pest control company before they nest inside your HVAC system or chew wiring.

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The History of Home Heating SOURCE: ugihvac.com (edited)

One of the most basic human needs is warmth, and since the beginning of time, people have sought ways to keep themselves warm and safe in harsh weather conditions. Nothing has really changed in that regard, but how we get the job done has changed a lot.

In the Earliest Days Archaeologists believe that around 1.9 million years ago people may have started using fire in a controlled fashion, creating central fires in dwellings that had openings in the roof for smoke to escape. Between 7500-5700 BC, Neolithic settlements in Turkey were using open hearths in homes and buildings.

The Greeks in ancient Rome developed central heating around 2500 BC using radiant heat. Some buildings, baths, and upper-class homes heated empty spaces under the floors, which became warm with the rising of the heat. In some structures that heat was also connected to pipes in the walls.

After the fall of the Roman Empire around AD 400, heating methods became more primitive again, including the use of very simple fireplaces.

In AD 800 the first stoves made of clay were built and in AD 1200 the first chimneys appeared.

In the 18th and 19th Centuries In the 18th and 19th centuries there were numerous advances in home heating. In the early 1700s people in England started using combustion air from an outside duct. At about the same time, Russia’s Peter the Great was enjoying the earliest air-heating system using hot water in his Summer Palace.

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In 1741 Benjamin Franklin invented the Franklin stove. The Franklin stove was recognized as a more efficient stove than the others in that time period.

Then in the late 1700s, James Watt from Scotland developed the first working steam-based heating system for his home. It utilized a central boiler and a system of pipes. A few years later in 1805, William Strutt from England invented a warm-air furnace that heated cold air. The heated air traveled through a series of ducts into the rooms of his

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home, providing a whole-house heating system.

Closer to home, Edwin Drake drilled the first natural gas well near Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859, while Thomas Edison invented the electric heater in 1883. Meanwhile, back in Russia Franz San Galli invented the radiator. The radiator was the first major step forward towards modern, central home heating systems.

Both the thermostat and the Bunsen burner were invented in 1885, the latter creating a natural gas flame that could be regulated. These were each significant advances in the evolution of home heating.

In the 20th Century and Today Just after the turn of the 20th Century, Albert Marsh discovered Chromel, an alloy 300 times stronger than similar materials of the time. Chromel heralded the coming of electrical heating elements in the market.

In 1919, Alice Parker patented the first central heating system, which provided people with an easy means to regulate the temperature throughout their homes. It took until 1935 for scientists to successfully design forced convection wall heaters, which use a coal furnace, electric fan, and ductwork Continued on page 18

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in the home. From there it took until the middle of the century for recessed wall heaters to become more common in many households and apartments.

Solar air heating was invented in 1990.

In the year 2000, with the development of “smart” technologies, homeowners became able to regulate heat in their homes remotely using electronic devices. Today, thanks to forward thinkers throughout history, safe, effective heat is only as far away as the switch, thermostat or smartphone, allowing us to make our homes as warm and cozy as we like.

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Which Type of Heating is Best for You? SOURCE: smarterhouse.org (excerpt)

If you’re looking at a new home or a new place to rent, or are planning a heating upgrade, there are several kinds of heating systems you might want to be aware of and understand as you take next steps. Here is brief information on the most common types of heating systems available today.

Central Heat Furnaces / The majority of North American households depend on a central furnace to provide heat. A furnace works by blowing heated air through ducts that deliver the warm air to rooms throughout the house via air registers or grills.

Boilers / Boilers are special-purpose water heaters. While furnaces carry heat in warm air, boiler systems distribute the heat in hot water, which gives up heat as it passes through radiators or other devices in rooms throughout the house.

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in homes today, the water is boiled and steam carries heat through the house, condensing to water in the radiators as it cools.

Heat Pumps / Heat pumps are just two-way air conditioners. During the summer, an air conditioner works by moving heat from the relatively cool indoors to the relatively warm outside. In winter, the heat pump reverses this trick, scavenging heat from the cold outdoors with the help of an electrical system, and discharging that heat inside the house.

Direct Heat Gas-Fired Space Heaters / Gas-fired direct heating equipment includes wall-mounted, freestanding, and floor furnaces, all characterized by their lack of ductwork and relatively small heat output. Because they lack ducts, they are most useful for warming a single room or even a small cabin. Better models use “sealed combustion air” systems, with pipes installed through the wall to both provide combustion air and carry off the combustion products.

Unvented Gas-Fired Heaters: A Bad Idea / Gas or kerosene space heaters that do not have an exhaust vent have been sold for decades. They include wall-mounted and free-standing units, as well as open-flame gas fireplaces with ceramic logs that are not actually connected to a chimney.

We strongly discourage their use for health and safety reasons.

Electric Space Heaters / Portable (plug-in) electric heaters are inexpensive to buy, but costly to use. They convert electric current from the wall socket directly into heat, like a toaster or clothes iron.

Wood-Burning and Pellet Stoves / Wood heating can make a great deal of sense in rural areas. Wood prices are generally lower than gas, oil, or electricity and if you cut your own, the savings can be large.

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Pellet stoves offer a number of advantages over wood stoves in that they are less polluting and offer users greater convenience, temperature control, and indoor air quality.

Fireplaces / Gas (and most wood) fireplaces are basically part of a room’s décor, but typically not an effective heat source. Because they generally pull air from the room for combustion, the fireplace tends to lose more heat than it provides. On the other hand, if the fireplace is provided with a

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Discover Catasauqua submitted by Nancy Thatcher

Did you know that Catasauqua is referred to as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in America? While many people are aware of the mansions found throughout the town, most don’t know the history behind their owners and the industries that they founded. Join Lehigh Township Rails to Trails and the Bertsch-HokendauquaCatasauqua Watershed Association on a walk around the town. Mansions will be viewed, industries will be discussed and the importance of and effects upon local waterways will be

explained. Interested parties will meet at Catasauqua Park, by the painted sunflowers on the restroom building. The parking lot can be accessed from both American Street and Church Street. The walk will begin at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 25th. It will cover about 1 & 1/2 miles.

Although the walk is free, we ask you to register so that you can be contacted in case of inclement weather. Please call or text Nancy at 484 330-9627, or Stefanie at 717 884-4899. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

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Die Bedauerlich Hausfraa Mariyets waar ich gewehnt fer frieh uffschtehe: Erscht haapdi Arwet duh, wann Zeit iwwerich, naehe; Mit Kareb voll Wesch muss ich uff's Wedder mich verlosse: Die Sunn drickelt Bettsach, Unnergleeder, un Hosse.

Wann's Wedder eenich wær, hab ich Mundaags gewesche: Wann net, geh ich ans Brot-bache – des gleich ich's bescht.

Es macht nix aus, liebscht adder ghasst Arwet, ich hab‘s zu duh, Es gut Nachtsruh fer mei Arwet waar mei eensichscht Luh. Dinschdaag hab ich als gebickelt, aa die Lecher geflickt: Summers fer Buhne roppe, mich nunner gebickt.

Der Schunke rausgholt un darrich der Gnoche abgsaegt: Gekocht mit Buhne un neie Grumbiere druff gelegt.

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Es hot uns fleissich ghalde vun Mariyets bis Nacht.

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Fer Sunndaag frehe mir uns, fer der Daag iss gut gsarrickt: So reggler as die Sunn uffkummt, gehne mir noch die Karich.

Middaags hen mir grossi Iems, verleicht eigelaade Bsuch.

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Haus-arwet is notwennich, unni kennt mer net duh: Fer Gsundheit breiche mir meh as Millich vun en Kuh. Hab ee Ding gelannt, mer verdient gewiss eem sei Ruh – Verleicht hett ich's besser, wann ich gebore waer en Buh! - Author unknown The Forlorn Housewife Mornings I was accustomed to rise early; First necessary work, if time left over, sewing.

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Wednesday – Every time I turned around, I found another hole I had to find time to knit mittens and sweaters – To say I lacked work would not be true.

If the weather cooperated, I washed on Monday; If not, I baked bread, which I preferred.

It made no difference whether I liked or hated work, I had to do it.

A good night’s rest for my work was my only pay.

Tuesday I ironed and mended torn holes – In summer I bend down to pick beans.

I fetched the ham and sawed through the bone Cooked it with beans and fresh potatoes laid on the top.

A pile of stockings to darn awaited me by

Thursday I practically emptied the second floor; I stripped the beds, dusted and swept well.

With three meals to cook, the day was soon gone.

It seems one just does housework over and over.

Friday we baked and cleaned the parlor.

Enough for an army - we didn’t' t hesitate – We made every kind of pie there is.

This kept us busy from morn till night.

On Saturday we cleaned and scrubbed the kitchen floor.

We prepared enough for a group of threshers.

To crawl on one's knees, also to clean windows to a shine.

How I looked forward to the next day off.

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We were happy for Sunday; the day is well provided [for us]; As regular as the sun rises, we went to church.

At noon had a big meal, perhaps invited company.

Yes, I was in the kitchen again with my dishcloth.

Housework is necessary; we can't do without it.

For our health we need more than milk from a cow.

I learned one thing; one really earns his rest.

Perhaps I'd had it better, if I 'd been born a boy!

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Neither the writer of the poem or the date it was created are listed there, but the theme of the poem is reflected in that old adage I often heard when I was growing up: A man’s work is from sun to sun; but a woman’s work is never done.]

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Northampton graduate receives Wings as a Naval Aviator Submitted by Chuck Longacre

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Ben received his Wings from Commander Christopher D. Glandon, Commander of Training Squadron VT-21 at NAS Kingsville. Ben will be stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA where he will fly the F-18 Super Hornet.

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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 “Second Glance,” by Jodi Picoult. The club will discuss this book virtually at 1:00pm on October 4th. The book for November will be “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. 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 winners of the Slatington Library’s summer reading incentive program are Noah Weilage and Addie Hoffert. They each won a $25.00 cash prize.

Each child who participated will get one of our new bags with 3 books in it. Please stop in the library to pick these up.

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.

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.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Starting September 13th, the Bible Study “Jesus” begins. The Monday morning Bible Study meets at 11am. The Monday evening Bible Study at 6:30pm, please contact Pastor Bill to let him know if you wish 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 September watch for the start of “Grief Share”. More information to follow or contact Pastor Bill.

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

Back to school change! On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids, at 4pm. Also “Trail Talks” with Pastor Bill, are starting again on Monday thru Thursday. These can all be viewed on facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

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a new name, they will now be called EDGE (Every Day God Encounters). 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 are still handing out food to those in need, on Thursday from about 10am till gone. Please check out the church and Pastor Bills Facebook pages for updates. This give away is in the Church parking lot at 7860 Center St. Everything is loose, so bring your own bags and boxes. Ending sometime in September.

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. 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 greatly 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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How to Set Up Your House for Success in the New School Year

by Madeline Shoff, Tutor at Reading Escapades & Math Explorers, Inc.

As this school year starts, we want our children to succeed in this academic year after the ups and downs of the past one. There are things that we can do to help set them up for a great school year in a semi back to normal world. With proper knowledge and routines, not only will this school year be a success, but you’ll help your children gain skills that will help them throughout their lives.

The most important place to start is to: Create a sacred space to work.

By have a dedicated space for a space to work in helps your brain to focus on the task. There are less distractions because this is the space for working and your brain can process. Even in small living space, keep a basket with all the tools need for homework in one spot and bring them out when it’s time for homework. The space really should be the same place, like the kitchen table.

Life is very busy and it's not always easy to keep open– but YOU must be the one to make sure the table is cleared off and clean. They will not be the ones to do it and it is best to remove the excuse that there is no place for them to work. Once the routine is in place, your child will take over but for now, you have to step up and be the one to make sure this becomes a habit.

A very important reminder is that while most kids prefer to work in their room, unless you have a motivated learner, this is the worst place they can be. There are too many distractions waiting for them there in the form of books, art and their phone. try you best to not make it a punishment

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to be in the kitchen or another common area of the house, but rather a way to help them get their responsibilities done so they can do the extra things without the looming guilt of not doing what they need to do. **HUGE EASY HINT*** One of the best routines that I have in place for my own work is to look at all the assignments that I have for the week ahead of time. This way I can make sure that I have everything that I need to complete these tasks and to keep me on track for success.

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COOKING CORNER Recipe by Taste Of Home

Pepper-Stuffed Pork Tenderloins

Total Time Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 small sweet red peppers, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 small celery ribs, finely chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each) 4 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning 4 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed

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Soup & Sandwich Sale Pick-up is Saturday, October 23, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Deadline to order is Sunday, October 17.

Soup choices (quart-size) are: Beef Stroganoff Soup with Mushrooms ($6.00 each), Old-Fashion Chicken Rice Soup ($6.00 each), and Three Cheese Soup ($6.00 each).

Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat. With a meat mallet, flatten pork to 1/2-in. thickness. Fill with vegetable stuffing mixture. Close tenderloins; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string, securing ends with toothpicks.

Place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Combine lemon pepper and fennel; rub over tenderloins.

Bake until a thermometer inserted into pork reads 145°, 45-55 minutes. Remove tenderloins from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Discard toothpicks and string. Cut each tenderloin into 8 slices.

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Sandwich choices are: Chicken Salad & Cheese Wrap ($5.50 each) and New England Style Lobster Roll ($6.00 each).

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Directions Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red peppers, onion and celery; saute until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add thyme, garlic salt, paprika and cayenne; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; set aside.

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Music by Dean Hahn & The Hawks from noon until 3 p.m.

Chinese Auction and Meat Raffle with drawings at 3 p.m.

The first day of fall in 2021 arrives on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 3:21 p.m. EDT. What Is The Fall Equinox?

In mid-September each year, we greet the fall season with the arrival of the fall equinox (otherwise known as the autumnal equinox). This is the moment when the Sun crosses the Equator, and those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere will begin to see more darkness than daylight. Regardless of whether it has been chilly for weeks or there are still balmy summer-like temperatures, this is the start of astronomical fall. This is different from “meteorological fall,” which began on September 1st. At this point, the Earth’s tilt is moving away from its maximum lean toward the Sun; its rays are aiming directly at the equator.

The autumnal (fall) equinox marks the turning

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Two of Lehigh Township’s well-known businessmen received the Konkrete Kids Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor Sunday night at Woodstone Country Club & Lodge.

Prior owner of Amey’s Garage, Daryl Amey and President of Livengood’s Excavators, inc, Leo Livengood, both received the honor. -Submitted by Cindy Deppe

F a l l B aza a r Saturday October 2nd 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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9th Annual Trunk or Treat

Saturday, October 9th and Saturday, October 16th Gates open at 4 pm.

Admission - adults $11.00, children 3 to 12 yrs old--$7.00 Any child arriving at the gate in Halloween costumes will receive a coupon for a free kid’s popcorn Prizes for Best Decorated Trunk-- Children and adult Costume Contests and for Bestdressed pets.

Only manufactured wrapped candy will be allowed to be distributed to children attending our Trunk or Treat Children must be accompanied by parents when trick or treating One of the features for our Trunk or Treat for both evenings will be: ‘The Addams Family” The other features will be announced closer to the date of the event.

Tickets are sold at the gate only.

No online ticket sales.

A fun time for the entire family!

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The inductees of the Konkrete Kids Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor for 2020 & 2021 are: Front L to R: Lawrence Oberly, Jr, Linda D. Koch, D.Ed., Fiorella Reginelli Mirabito, and Lois Grace Bauer. Back L to R: Daniel P. Heist, Edgar J. Balliet III, VMD, John M. Mauser, Daryl G. Amey, and Leo Livengood. Congratulations to all!

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1st Day of School

First day of school at the new Lehigh Elementary Schools, 65 years ago and present day!

(Top) Mrs. Cassandra Herr, principal, greets her students on the first day of school, Monday, August 30, 2021.(Bottom) Miss Tessie Oplinger, principal, greets her students on the first day of school, Monday, February 13, 1956. -Submitted by Cindy Deppe

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CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette. HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 25 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612. PRICING: $10 for first 25 words; $15 for 26-45 words; $20 for 46-65 words; $25 for 66-85 words; $30 for 86-105 words; $35 for 106-125 words. NOTICE: There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.

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Designer Purse Bingo: Benefits the NL Pool November 7 at the Copeechan Fish & Game HallSchnecksville, $25.00, call 484-3580928 for tickets, bingo starts at 1 p.m. and doors open at 12 p.m.

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Female looking for a Caucasian male companion, between 75-85 years old. Call 610-900-4638 (10/7)

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)

For Sale Sea Nymph 16’ boat, trailer, 3 marine batteries, 2 new trolling motors and a 50 Horsepower motor on the back. A-1 shape $2,500. Call 484-225-3282 (9/16) 2002 Wilderness 31’ Travel Trailer w/slide, no smoke, no pets, well taken care of. Call 610-767-5419 (10/7)

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

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

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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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What is Pipelining?

Submitted by Deluxe Plumbing & Heating

If you need to replace your broken, cracked or offset cast iron, there may be another way.

Traditional methods require extensive digging or cutting open walls and floors to remove the old pipes and replace them with PVC or other modern materials. With a pipelining repair, there's normally no digging required or removing of the concrete floor, cabinets and drywall. Choose a cost-effective, fast way to replace your cracked, broken or brittle pipes.

What Is Pipelining?

After evaluating the pipes in your home or business, our licensed plumbers determine which pipeline repair method would work best for your sewer line or in your home. With trenchless pipelining, we install a cured in place pipe inside your sewer line. This method requires just two access points. First, we pull a pipe liner made of resin through the old pipe. Once we inflate the liner, the resin cures into a new pipe in hours. This process won't interfere with waste removal from your home. This can also be done with any waste line inside your home.

Pipelining and Trenchless FAQs • Does Homeowners insurance cover pipelining repairs?

If damage comes from a covered event outside your control, your home insurance should cover sewer line repairs. However, if faulty construction or poor upkeep causes damage to your sewer, your home insurance company most likely will not pay for the damage.

• When does the city pay for sewer backups and repairs?

Individual municipalities have unique rules when it comes to the responsibility of property owners versus the city. Typically, municipalities take responsibility for sewer lines once they connect to the city sewer. Blockages in the municipal sewer can back up on your property.

So, it's important to establish responsibility. Make sure you consult a professional before contacting your insurance company.

• Do you have to leave the property during pipelining repair?

Not at all. There will be brief periods without water as we work on the project. We stagger work periods to ensure you have water as often as possible until we finish the repairs, which typically take a day. In the event that we know it will take longer than a day, we put our customers in a hotel for the night.

• Do you offer a warranty on labor and materials for pipelining?

Your plumbing technician can tell you about the warranty on your CIPP or repairs. We stand behind all work we do with a satisfaction guarantee; we give you a lifetime warranty.

• Does pipelining work on apartment buildings and condominiums?

Pipelining repair provides more cost-effective and time-saving solutions than traditional plumbing methods in most commercial buildings.

Contact Deluxe Plumbing and Heating today to schedule your pipelining repair or visitdeluxeplumbing.com/pipelining

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