Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette September 21

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

I love every season, but fall has a special place in my heart. I love the cooler weather, as well as the beauty of fall colors. It’s just the best time when you can get together with friends and hot cider on the front porch, or go “tailgating” before a football game.

In this issue we’re going to look at all that “happy” stuff, as well as one “bump in the road” topic, or more accurately, the “flood in the basement” topic. With all the heavy rains we’ve been having lately, it’s not out of the question that our basements could flood. There are six things you should absolutely do – immediately – when that happens. See our article, “What’s Next after Your Basement Floods?” for the very specific things you should do when the water rises downstairs.

We also take a look at football “tailgating” parties that are kicking in right now. Tailgating at a fall football game is a great way to spend the day, but do you have any idea where the concept of taking food and beverage to watch a live event began in America? We’re going to give you some information which, if you don’t know it already, is probably going to be really interesting to you. Get the details in “America’s Surprising ‘Tailgating’ History.”

We are also going to look at one of the easiest ways to do “DIY” projects this fall: spray painting. Some well applied coats of spray paint can transform everything from a simple wooden chair to garden pots to kitchen cabinets. But doing it well is the key to success. In “How to: Spray Paint Anything!” we bring you eight expert tips, as well

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as a core supply list to get the job done right. Of course what would an issue called Getting Ready for Fall be if it didn’t have information on where to find Nature’s best fall colors! Be sure and read “Where to Find the Best Fall Foliage in 2023” before you plan your 2023 fall foliage adventures. We also take a look at one of the most popular fall home projects: re-doing elements of your window treatments before the holiday season. In “Fresh Window Shades and Blinds for Fall” we look at why window blinds and window shades are such important elements when you want to

spruce up your window treatments for the holiday season ahead. So there you have it! Getting ready for fall is one of my favorite things to do – I hope you enjoy it too. Please be sure and join us next time when we put our attention to plumbing, heating and other fall home maintenance projects – as well as some more fun stuff. See you then!

America’s Surprising “Tailgating” History

Yale game noted fans laying tablecloths on the ground outside cars to host their meal spreads before the game. And in the 1920s, when football stadiums grew in both number and size, the crush of people coming to town to watch a game outstripped local restaurants’ ability to feed them, sending fans to their trunks to dig out refreshments.

The early days of the tailgate concept was simply a way to ensure you had enough food on hand for both the journey to and from the game and the contest

If you’re a football fan, it’s that time of year again: time to do a little “tailgating” at the games. Tailgating takes various forms across America, ahead of high school football games on Friday nights, on college campuses on Saturdays, and in stadium parking lots on NFL Sundays. But do you have any idea where the tradition of taking food and drink to watch an event began in America?

The Beginning of “Tailgating”

This whole “tailgating” thing as it relates to American college football games started in the late 1800s and early 1900s. From there the practice gave rise to the concept of our modern-day “tailgate” activity.

But did you know that bringing picnics to watch the Civil War – yes, the actual Civil War battles – was the likely origin of our modern-day tradition of bringing food and drinks to an event? It was. During the Civil War, people often knew where skirmishes would be taking place. So they would pack up food and sit on the sidelines to watch!

Now the history of bringing food to watch live events most likely dates back to Gladiator combat during the days of the Roman Empire. The Civil War however, took it to the fields of America and gave root to some of the tailgating traditions that first appeared just a few years later as college football began.

Early Reports

By the 1880s, newspapers noted fans sipping champagne and eating out of horse-drawn carriages near the sidelines of major college games, such as Yale vs. Princeton. A 1906 report of a Harvard vs.

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From Then to Now

Born from necessity, the tailgate lives on in tradition, ritual, and fandom. The love of team has been around since the 1860s, but the way fans express it while tailgating has grown with technology. First we had automobiles, then portable grills and coolers. Next, portable generators and long-term batteries changed the tailgating landscape even more. Now, from advanced cooling systems, to a generator powering what is now an incredibly lightweight 65-inch television, technology has driven the latest innovations in tailgating.

The most elaborate of tailgaters repurpose RVs or old-school buses, plan menus around the teams playing, and set up entire living room and kitchen replicas in a stadium parking lot. Some locations – Washington, Tennessee and Baylor come to mind – have tailgating options where fans can arrive at the stadium in a boat. With every generation, tailgating in America continues to thrive and evolve.

OFF THE SHELF

Slatington Library News

submitted by Louise Bechtel

Congratulations to our summer readers. Ten children received prizes through our summer reading incentive program: Wesley Bachman, Harper Chavanic, Noah Hanna, Anja Hassold, Carson Heckman, Ryleigh Mullen, Cora Sicher, Hosanna Stone, Journey and Pearl Van Horn.

Each received a $10.00 gift card to a local business.

The elevator is in the building. Still in pieces, but we’re making progress.

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

The Book Club is now reading “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. They will meet to discuss this book on Monday, October 2nd. They will be meeting live and via Zoom at 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. Copies of the current book are available.

The Genealogy group will meet on Saturday, October 14th at 11:00am in the library. All are welcome.

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

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St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Sunday school for all ages is now in session at 9:30am. Any youth going into 6th thru 12th grades, EDGE, “Every Day God Encounters” will have their first meeting on Monday September 11th at 6PM with a food and game night.

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

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

Remember, “The Redeemers Closet” is now open for clothing from 2-4PM every Wednesday. This is in addition to our monthly clothing ministry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. Come and check out all the new clothing. Please note that only one (1) clothing collection box is now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc., and this is located at the Helping

Hands Community Center. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection box or the Emerald Church. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated.

For you women, the Women In Faith meet at 6PM, the 3rd Tuesday of the month to prepare for upcoming mission projects, they are currently collecting school items, and they enjoy a breakfast each month at different restaurants at 9am. For more info contact Nancy at 610-390-2516.

Wednesday mornings the Pastor alternates between “The Palmerton and Sacred Heart by the Creek in Northampton for a time of worship with the residents. If you would like to fellowship with the residents and have a time of worship midweek, contact Pastor Bill for the schedule and time.

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

Starting Friday September 1st, Pastor Michelle returns with “Moments with Kids” at 4pm. Find this on our facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small. If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available. If you are looking for a place to worship, The Sunday school hour begins at 9:30am followed by Worship at 10:30am, Communion first Sunday of each Month.

Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.

Fresh Window Shades and Blinds for Fall

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Most windows need a little help from window coverings to manage light levels, privacy and even the thermal qualities that keep heat and cold in balance from season to season. Other times, it’s just about making your windows look their best. For many the time to freshen window treatments is right now before we get to the holidays.

According to most experts, window coverings make a room look and feel finished. Usually, the easiest way to add that finishing touch is by installing new window shades or blinds. But there are so many styles, materials, and even ways to have things installed, that the choices can seem almost endless.

Review Your Shade Options

Roman shades are a designer favorite because they are made of fabric, so they offer a softening look similar to that of curtains, without dragging on the floor or getting caught up in the furniture. Roman shades are especially good when you have a radiator, a heating unit or other enclosure under a window that prevents curtains from closing.

Simple roller shades , or cellular shades , are preferred by some people because of their very simple, “minimalist” style. If you have a room that is more modern, one of these two shades might work best for you. They give you a very

streamlined, minimal, modern look.

In addition, the cellular shade has thermal qualities. Those qualities are provided because of the honeycomb structure of the shade that expands when the shade is lowered providing good insulation. When the shade is raised, it can be tucked discreetly out of the way. Cellular shades are a very good choice if you have drafty windows.

Going More Casual or

Retro

A more casual, natural-looking option is a woven wood or matchstick shade. These are made with thin strips of wood, bamboo or natural grasses. What’s great about any of these shades is that

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All these shades mentioned so far can be ordered with different amounts of light filtering. In some cases the light filtering goes all the way up to and includes complete blackout.

Blinds , on the other hand, are made from individual slats of wood, metal or plastic, rather

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than a single sheet of material. Generally, blinds – no matter the material chosen – bring a “retro” feel to your window treatment. In addition to being a very clean and handsome look for a window, blinds have great functionality.

With blinds, you adjust the amount of light that comes into the room simply by adjusting the tilt of the blinds. In that way you can quickly and easily filter the light coming into your room throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset.

Choosing Color, Pattern and Light Level

Once you’ve chosen a type of shade or blind, find a material with the color, pattern or texture you want. If there are eye-catching decorative elements in the room – or if you simply prefer a sense of calm – the best choice could be a solid color that complements the walls.

For a room that needs a little decorative oomph, a material with a contrasting color or expressive pattern may be a better choice.

Remember that different materials block different levels of light. When you’re choosing from a range of options – from thin, light-softening sheers to blackout shades – consider not only how much sunlight the room gets, but also your preferences.

Remember When

photos by William “Becky” Beck

Our father, William “Becky” Beck had taken thousands of photos throughout his lifetime and some photos were never marked with the information needed to share photos with the gazette to correctly identify them. In the last issue the picture of the peach orchard was incorrectly identified. The orchard in the photo was the Overlook Orchard, which was once located on Overlook Road off of Clearview Road in Coplay, PA. The orchard was founded by William & Margaret Haas in the 1930 and taken over by their son, Donald & wife, Beverly Haas, who operated the orchard from 1950 to 1987. Their son, Danny ran the orchard from 1987 to 2013. Thanks to Linda & Fred Mease, who once worked for the Haas family for pointing it out to us that the orchard was indeed Overlook Orchard and not Trexler Orchard. Also, thanks to Sheryl Haas Reinert for helping with the information. The men that worked at Overlook were—L to R, Donald Haas, ?,

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Where to Find the Best Fall Foliage in 2023

It’s almost the official end of summer, which means cooler weather and sweaters are on the horizon. And with that, one of the season’s greatest gifts has arrived: the 2023 fall foliage prediction map from smokymountains.com. If you’re planning to chase fall foliage, this is the map to guide you.

Finding the Dazzling Displays

2023’s extreme weather has weighed heavily on destinations that traditionally roll out the red, orange and yellow carpet for fall visitors. Across North America, wildfires and violent storms have destroyed trees and hobbled towns that anchor the festivities, while less overt weather systems, such as heat waves and heavy rainfalls, can also affect fall colors, peak times and season length.

To find the most dazzling displays this year, this map can be a true help in your search. The map image included here has been set to show you the fall foliage and peak leaf forecast for October 9, 2023 – just a little less than three weeks from this issue’s publication date. On that date, Pennsylvania will either be right at peak color, or just before peak throughout the state.

To pull the map up on your computer or phone, go to this link where you can adjust the date to align with your travel plans and find out where the best foliage will be at that time – county by county: https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliagemap/

Here’s what the map is predicting this year for all regions of the country:

Southeast

• Maryland should see peak colors by midOctober with an ultimate peak arriving around Oct. 23. The northern half of Virginia should be past peak by then.

• In North Carolina, leaves will begin to change by early to mid-October and explode between Oct.

23 and 30.

• For the best Tennessee fall foliage, plot your visit for mid-October. At lower elevation, colors should last through mid-November.

Midwest

• In Michigan and Minnesota, minimal-to-patchy foliage will begin up north in September before peaking in October.

• Illinois and Indiana should be full of color from mid-to-late October, with Ohio on a slightly earlier schedule.

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The West

• Northern Washington state and its beautiful larches will start to see color by mid-September, while the rest of the state changes more by the end of the month. Expect peak between Oct. 9 and 13, and the end of peak around late October.

• Oregon leaves should start to minimally peak around Oct. 9, but the real show should start in

mid-to-late October through early November. East Coast

• Fall foliage in Vermont should peak around early October, but visitors should be able to catch rich colors in the southern part of the state through the end of the month. In New York, minimal peak season in the northern part of the state should start around lateSeptember and run through the first week of October. Leaves should be past peak by mid-October.

• Further north in Maine, near-peak is expected around Oct. 2, with ultimate peak hitting between Oct. 9 through 13. A similar timeline is expected in Rhode Island.

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• In New Hampshire, one of the country’s premier destinations for peeping, the best colors are expected between Oct. 2 and 6 in the northern half of the state, and Oct. 9 and 13 in the southern portion.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH

Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Der Haas un der Igel

'S waar an en schee Sunndaag-mariye im Harebscht. Die Sunn hot gscheint, un die erschde Blaedder sin vun de Baem gfalle. Do hot der Igel vor seim Haus gschtanne, hot die Aerem iwwerenanner gschlage un hot in die Sunn geblinzelt. Do debei hot er en Liedche gsunge, so schee, wie halt en Igel singe kann.

Uff-eemol hot er gedenkt: "Bis mei Fraa die Kinner gewesche un aagezogge hot, kennt ich

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eweil ins Feld geh un naach mei Welschkann gucke." Der Acker mit dem Welschkann waar net weit vun sei Haus, un die ganz Familye hot sich do als es Middaag-esse ghalde, wie wann des denne ihr Feld waer.

Noh hot er sich uff der Weg gemacht, un wie er an dem Eppelbaam verbeigange is, der wu uff dem Acker schteht, iss'm der Haas begegent. "Gude Mariye, schee Wedder heit!" hot der Igel gsaagt. Der Haas hot sei gude Gleeder aaghatt un iss wie en eigebildne Aff doher kumme un hot'm net eemol die Zeit gebodde. Er hot bloos hochnaasich geguckt un hot gfrogt: "Was hoscht dann du so frieh am Mariye im Feld zu schaffe?" "Ich geh schpaziere," hot der Igel gsaagt. "Schpaziere!" hot der Haas gelacht, "mit deine scheppe Beh!"

Oh, was iss do der Igel bees warre! Er hot ya viel verdraage kenne, awwer wann eener eppes iwwer sei Beh gsaagt hot, hot er ken Gschpass verschtanne. "Bild dich bloos nix ei; meenschde verleicht, du kenntscht mit deine Schtelse besser laafe wie ich?" "Des kannschde glaawe!" hot do der Haas gemeent. "Des missde mir erscht emol browiere," hot der Igel gsaagt. "Ich geh yeder Wett ei, as ich schneller schpringe kann wie du!" "Ich lach mich kabutt, du mit deine scheppe Beh! Awwer meinetwege. Um was watt gewett?" Um ee Boddel Gwetscheschnapps un hunnert Daaler."

"Aagenumme," hot der Haas gsaat, "kumm, mir fange glei aa!" "Du, nau emol langsam! Ich hab nix gesse. Erscht geh ich heem fer's Maryie-Esse. In en halwer Schtunn bin ich widder do."

Des waar em Haas recht, un der Igel is heemgange. Unnerwegs hot er gedenkt, "Der Haas verlosst sich uff sei lange Beh, awwer ich wa's em

schunn weise! Der meent, er waer mehner wie die annere, dodebei is er so dumm wie Buhneschtroh."

Wie der Igel heemkumme iss, do hot er zu seine Fraa gsaagt: "Fraa, zieg dich emol hardich aa, du muscht mit naus ins Feld." "Was soll ich dann im Feld?" "Ei, weeschde, ich hab mit'm Haas gewett um e Boddel Gwetscheschnapps un hunnert Daaler. Mer wolle um die Wett laafe, un do debei brauch ich dich." "Ach, du liewi Zeit, Mann," hot die Fraa gegrische, "ich glaab, du bischt net gscheit! Du witt mit'm Haas um die Wett laafe?" "Halt's Maul, henk dich net in Mannsleitsache. Kumm los, zieg dich aa un geh mit." "Erscht muss ich noch mei gudi Schatz aaduh, heit is Sunndaag, un es kennt mich ya eens sehne." Nord hen sie sich uff der Weg gemacht.

"Ich mecht wisse," hot die Fraa gsaagt, "was ich do debei soll. Soll ich verleicht zugucke, wann du die Wett verlierscht?" "Yetz geb mol Acht. Do vanne uff dem lange Welschkann-feld wolle mir um die Wett laafe—der Haas in de ee Farricht un ich in de anner, owwe fange mir aa. Du brauchscht nix zu duh wie dich unne in die Farricht zu hocke. Wann der Haas in de annere Farricht gerennt kummt, schpringschde uff un rufscht: Ich bin schunn do!"

Wie sie unne an dem Acker annekumme sin, hot der Igel seine Fraa ihre Blatz gewisse un is owwenaus gange. Der Haas hot schun uff ihn gewaart. "Kenne mir schtaerde?" hot er gfrogt. "Vun mir aus," hot der Igel gsaagt. Yeder hot sich in sei Farricht gschtellt. "Kumm, es geht los!" hot der Haas gerufe, "eens—zwee—drei!" Der Haas is wie der Wind die Farricht nunnergerennt. Der Igel hot bloos drei Schritt e gemacht un hot sich uff der Boddem gelegt. Wie der Haas drunne waar, is die Igelse uffgschprunge un hot gerufe: "Ich bin schunn do!" Weil die Blaedder vun dem Welschkann so hoch waare, hot der Haas yuscht ihre Kopp gsehne un hot gemeent, 's waer der Igel. Do hot er gegrische: "Do dreibt doch der Deiwel sei Schpiel! Kumm, 's watt noch emol gloffe." Un er is gerennt, as em die Aage in de Kopp gflogge sin. Die Igelin is schee an ihrem Blatz hocke gebliwwe. Wie der Haas drowwe hiekumme iss, hot der Igel schunn von weidem gerufe: "Ich bin schunn do!" Der Haas iss bees warre un hot gebrillt: "Noch emol geloffe." "So oft, wie du Witt," hot do der Igel gelacht.

Der Haas is drei-un-siwwezich Mol geloffe, awwer der Igel waar immer 's erscht do. Beim vier-un-siwwezichscht Mol hot er net meh gekennt un iss dot in de Farricht leie gebliwwe. Der Igel

hot die Boddel Schnapps un die hunnert Daaler gnumme un hot sei Fraa gerufe. Dann sin sie mit nanner heemgedrollt. Un wann sie net gschtarewe sin, lewe sie heit noch.

Seit dere Zeit hot uffm ganze Blohbarig kenn Haas meh en Wett-renne mit'm Igel gemacht. Vun dere Gschicht kammer eppes lanne: 'S soll kenner meene, er waer mehner wie die annere, un mer soll sich aa net iwwer en gleener Mann luschdich mache, un wann's aa bloos en Igel iss. Un wann eener heiere will, soll er sich ee Fraa vun seim Schtand suche, die wu zu'em bissel basst un die graad so aussehnt wie er selwert. Wer en Igel iss, der soll ee Igelse heiere un so weider.

- C. Richard Beam (after the Brothers Grimm)

The Hare and the Hedgehog

It was a beautiful Sunday morning in Fall. The sun shined and the first leaves fell from, the trees. The hedgehog stood there in front of his house. Crossed his arms over each other and blinked his eyes while looking at the sun. There also he sang a little tune, so nicely as a hedgehog can sing.

Suddenly he thought, “Until my wife washed and dressed the children, I could go for a while to the field and look after my corn.” The acre with the corn was not far from his house and the whole family held their noon meal there, as if this would be their own field.

Then he got on his way and as he went by that apple tree which stand on that acre, the rabbit crossed paths with him. “Good morning, nice weather today!” the hedgehog said. The rabbit had on his good clothing and came on like a conceited fool here and didn’t even once acknowledge him. He merely looked haughtily and asked, “What do you have to work so early in the morning in the field?” “I am going walking,”

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the hedgehog said. “Walking,” laughed the rabbit, “ with your crooked legs.”

Oh, how the hedgehog got angry here! Yes, he could tolerate much, but when one said something about his legs, he could not tolerate that humor. “Don’t simply imagine anything; do you mean perhaps, that you, with your stilts, could walk better than I could?” “That you can believe!” the rabbit responded. “This we must first try once,” the hedgehog said. “I will enter into every bet, that I can run faster than you!” “ I will laugh myself to death, you with your crooked legs! But for all I care. What will the bet be for?” “For one bottle of prune brandy and one hundred dollars.” “Accepted,” said the rabbit, “come we will start soon.” “You, now slower once! I have not eaten anything. First, I will go home for breakfast. In a half hour I will be back here.”

This was okay to the rabbit, and the hedgehog went home. Along the way he thought, “The rabbit relies on his long legs, but I will show it to him. He thinks he is better than the others, he is so dumb like bean straw (?).”

When the hedgehog came home, he said to his wife, “Get yourself dressed quickly, you must go out with me in the field.” “What shall I do in the field?” “Oh my, do you know, I bet with a rabbit for a bottle of prune brandy and one hundred dollars. We will walk for the bet and for this I need you there.” “Dear me, man!” the wife screamed, “I believe you’re not too smart! You want to walk with a rabbit for a bet?” “Keep quiet, don’t get involved with men’s business. Stop this and get dressed and go with me.” “First I must put on my good apron, today is Sunday and I may certainly see someone.” Then they got themselves on the way.

“I might [want to] know,” said the wife, “what I shall do there. Should I just look on perhaps

when you lose the bet?” “Now just listen up. Here in the front, we want to walk in this long corn field for our bet – the rabbit in one furrow and I in the other up there. You do not need to do anything other than to sit down low in the furrow. When the rabbit comes running in the other furrow, you spring up and call out, “I am already here!”

When they arrived down at the acre, the hedgehog showed his wife her place and went up above. The rabbit was already waiting on him “Can we start?” he asked. “From me to out there,” the hedgehog said. “Come, break loose!” the rabbit called , “one – two – three!” The rabbit ran down the furrow like the wind. The hedgehog simply took three strides and laid himself on the bottom of the furrow. When the rabbit got down to the other end, Ms. hedgehog jumped up and called, “I am already here!” Since the leaves from the corn were so high, the rabbit just saw her head and thought it was the hedgehog. He cried out there, “Here the devil is carrying out his game. Come, we are going to walk once more.” And he ran that the eyes flew into his head for him. Ms. hedgehog stayed nicely in her place. When the rabbit came back up there [to the starting place] the hedgehog called from afar, “I am already here.” The rabbit became angry and cried, “Yet again we’ll walk.” “As often as you want,” the hedgehog laughed.

The rabbit ran seventy-three times, but the hedgehog was always the first there. By the seventy-fourth time he could no longer walk and he died and remained in the furrow. The hedgehog took the bottle of schnapps and the hundred dollars and called for his wife. Then they jogged home together. And if they did not die, they are still living today! [Really?]

Since that time, on the entire Blue Mountain, no rabbit makes a running-bet with a hedgehog. From this story we can learn something: No one should think, he is more than the next person, and one should not make themselves happy at the expense of a little man, and certainly if that one is a hedgehog. And when one wants to marry, he should seek a wife of his rank or standing, one

who matters to him a little and who looks like himself. One who is a Mr. hedgehog, that one should marry a Ms. hedgehog and so forth.

[This fairy tale first appeared in the collection, Kinder und hausmärchen: gesammelt durch die Brüder Grimm, Zweiter Band, 1857 (Children and Household Fairy Tales: Collected by the Brothers Grimm, Volume 2, 1857). Some of the more popular ones that they collected and that we are familiar with include: Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Tom Thumb, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella and Rumpelstiltskin.

Readers of their original versions may find more violence and crudity (and occasional antisemitism and racism) than in the retellings that are more familiar to most modern readers. And, who should one marry? Apparently one should marry within ones social class and ethnicity/race. (Remember this was printed back in 1857.)

In the original story the word, Igel, was represented as Schwinegel, spelled Schweinchen today, meaning ‘little piggy.’

You may have noticed the suffix, ‘-se’ on the Dutch word, Igel, at three places, which I chose to translate as ‘Ms.’ I’ve never came upon that before, but suspect it stands for ‘-sie,’ meaning ‘she.’]

How to: Spray Paint Anything!

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Spray paint is the key to all kinds of DIY projects from a secondhand furniture makeover to creating a new finish on cabinet hardware. Here are eight expert tips on how to get a flawless finish, no matter the surface.

1. Get your supplies / One of the best parts of spray painting is how little equipment you need to do a good job. Experts say you’ll need three different coats: spray primer, spray paint and spray-on sealer. You will also need sanding blocks, sanding sheets, or a wire brush for metal objects, and tack cloth.

2. Protect your space / Spray-painting outside or in a garage with the doors open is ideal. To paint in an indoor space, the most important thing is creating a well-ventilated area with open windows and a fan. Whether outside or inside, you’ll also want to protect the surface beneath your project.

3. Protect yourself / Just like your floors, when you are spray-painting you need to protect yourself. Use latex gloves, eye protection, protective clothing, and face protection, such as a disposable respirator. Heavy-duty respirator masks are a good reusable option if you’re planning multiple projects, but sturdy disposable masks, such as N95s, can work, too. Also wear clear goggles for eye protection, including while sanding.

4. Clean your surface / Paint will adhere best to surfaces that are clean, dull and dry. No matter what you’re painting, you’ll want to give it a thorough scrub first, removing all dirt, grease, oil, salt or chemical contaminants by washing the surface with a commercial detergent or

suitable cleaner like good old dish soap. Then thoroughly rinse with water and let the piece completely dry.

5. Sand it / Whether spray-painting wood, metal or plastic, if you don’t sand first you risk having your new paint quickly chip away. On wood furniture, any old lacquer, stain or paint has to come off. For that kind of heavy sanding and stripping, you’ll need coarse sandpaper measuring 40- to 60-grit. To sand metal items,

use a wire brush.

Sanding is also important when painting plastic or glass, but for a different reason. Instead of sanding to create a smooth surface, you’ll want to sand to scuff up these items so the paint has something to grab on to.

Finally, go over your piece — no matter what it’s made of — with a tack cloth, which is a special cloth treated with tacky material to help remove any remaining particles left behind from sanding.

6. Prime it / Priming is nonnegotiable to ensure the longevity of the paint. The primer must be totally dry before moving on to painting. Once you’re sure it’s dry, lightly sand the primed surface with a super-fine sandpaper with 360- to 600-grit.

7. Spray-paint it / Before spray-painting your piece, spray onto a scrap piece of cardboard or paper to get a feel for how the can sprays. Thin coats are the key. You’ll likely need at least two coats for an even finish. Remember to let each coat fully dry before applying the next.

8. Seal it / Sealing with a spray-on clear coat is particularly important for protecting glass and metal pieces, or anything that is going to be handled a lot.

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Lacey

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Landon

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Coat length: Short

Health: Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered. Prefers a home without cats, children.

Terrier Mix • Walnutport Young Male Medium About

House-Trained: Yes

Health: Vaccinations up to date. Good in a home with other dogs, children.

Petfinder recommends that you should always take reasonable security steps before making online payments.

Lacey is about 2 years old, hound/lab mix. She is on the timid side and needs someone who can be patient and give her experiences in a slow fashion. Building confidence would be her goal. No young children, due to her slow to warm personality. A meet with other dogs would be needed and no cats for this girl.

If you are interested in adopting please email dogadoptions@thesanctuarypa.org to fill out an application and questionnaire

We are open every Saturday to the public from 12-2.

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Landon is super cute and has a great personality . He is very playful , loves to play with other dogs. If you are interested in Landon, please do a an application at http://www. redrockrescueinc.com

PLEASE NOTE: At this time we are following CDC guidelines and practicing social distancing and wearing masks in our buildings

Red Rock Rescue Inc Walnutport, PA redrockpetservices@gmail.com (833) 777-3649

The Sanctuary at Haafsville 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031 dogadoptions@ thesanctuarypa.org

Country Clippers Pet

Contact Stacy Goldberg or Jennifer Frable 610-824-2626

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Indianland is celebrating their 275th Anniversary this year. Settlers of the German Lutheran and Reformed faiths established the first congregation in 1748. Meetings were held in their homes until a log church was built about 1748. This photo of the church was taken in the early 1940s.

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What’s Next after Your Basement Floods?

For safety reasons, call your power company, an electrician or a professional flood cleanup company if you have a large amount of standing water in your basement. You may have to disconnect the service before walking into the water. Don’t touch anything electrical.

Here are the six tips for dealing with water in your basement.

Storms and downpours can quickly flood your basement and create a real mess. Experts say you should act quickly to mop up water and repair damage caused by clogged drains, faulty sump pumps or backed-up gutters. Mold can start to grow within 24 to 48 hours. And you’ll want to retrieve damp possessions and dry them out as soon as possible.

Soup & Sandwich Sale

St. John's Lutheran Church 40 Second

Street, Slatington

Orders due Sunday, October 15; Pick-up is Saturday, October 21, between 9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

Sandwich choices ($6.50 each) are:

Monte Cristo Sandwich and Roast Beef French Dip Sandwich.

Soup choices ($7.00 per quart) are:

Chicken Bow Tie Soup, French Onion Soup, and Lasagna Soup

You can call your order into the church office at 610-767-6361, Harrison at 610-216-4284, or e-mail Harrison at williamshj2514@msn.com.

1. Photograph the aftermath / Whether you are planning to file an insurance claim or not, quickly get out your phone and take photos and video of the flooded area, both inside and outside, before you start cleaning up. According to FEMA, if you do file a claim, this information could help the adjuster assess your payment. After you have photographed everything, begin tossing items that could attract mold, such as clothing, bedding, cardboard, paper bags and any perishable food.

2. Remove water / Get water out as soon as possible. A few inches of standing water can usually be removed with a wet vac. If you don’t have a wet vac, buy, borrow or rent one. Major water damage may need a professional such as ServPro or ServiceMaster. If your damage is minor, you can use towels to wipe the water up, but they should immediately be washed and dried to prevent mold from growing.

3. Dry it out / Use dehumidifiers and fans to move air around, discouraging the growth of mold and mildew. Keep dehumidifiers at least six to eight inches away from walls for the best air circulation. Clean and wash their filters once every week or so to help the fan operate efficiently. Run your air conditioning constantly. Throw away any wet boxes.

4. Scrub flooring / Vinyl tile, linoleum and other hard surfaces can be scrubbed with a solution of no more than one cup of chlorine bleach to one gallon of water. During this process, wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear and keep the room ventilated.

5. Examine and clear gutters, downspouts and drains / Put on your rubber gloves and check basement steps and drains. Get rid of any leaves,

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twigs and mud. Remove the drain screen and give it a good cleaning and, if necessary, use a plunger or plumber’s snake to clear the drain. Muck out gutters and downspouts around the house.

6. Put important papers in the freezer / If valuable documents or cherished papers have been dampened, you might try quickly putting them in the freezer. This may stop mildew growth and deterioration until you can attend to them later. Resolve not to store anything of value in the basement and to use concrete blocks to keep possessions and appliances off the floor. Plastic storage bins are far better than cardboard boxes for basement use.

Proceeds

Laura Bealer

Apple and Fall Festival

Apple and Fall Festival

Apple and Fall Festival

Jerusalem U.C.C. 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) (610)681 - 4412

Jerusalem U.C.C. 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) (610)681 - 4412

Jerusalem U.C.C. 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) (610)681 - 4412

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In the Picnic Grove

In the Picnic Grove

In the Picnic Grove

featuring:

featuring:

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Music by The Hawks from noon until 3 p.m.

Music by The Hawks from noon until 3 p.m.

Music by The Hawks from noon until 3 p.m.

Tricky Tray and Meat Raffle with drawings at 3 p.m.

Tricky Tray and Meat Raffle with drawings at 3 p.m.

Tricky Tray and Meat Raffle with drawings at 3 p.m.

Homemade food, including apple dumplings, cobbler, funny cake, shoo fly pies, funnel cake fries, apple or regular sausage sandwiches, soups, Bar-BQ, hot dogs, our famous “Happy Bowls”, macaroni & cheese & ice cream!

Homemade food, including apple dumplings, cobbler, funny cake, shoo fly pies, funnel cake fries, apple or regular sausage sandwiches, soups, Bar-BQ, hot dogs, our famous “Happy Bowls”, macaroni & cheese & ice cream!

Homemade food, including apple dumplings, cobbler, funny cake, shoo fly pies, funnel cake fries, apple or regular sausage sandwiches, soups, Bar-BQ, hot dogs, our famous “Happy Bowls”, macaroni & cheese & ice cream!

Wagon with apples, apple cider, pumpkins, mums and fall items

Wagon with apples, apple cider, pumpkins, mums and fall items

Wagon with apples, apple cider, pumpkins, mums and fall items

Bicycle Parking

submitted by Nancy Thatcher

Free, monitored bicycle parking will be available during the Walnutport Canal Festival on October 15. The parking area will be on Canal Street, near Main Street. The parking is courtesy of Lehigh Township Rails to Trails.

LAUGH OUT LOUD

4-H Chicken B-B-Q

Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023

Starting at Noon, until sold-out!

To pre-order call 610-261-2219 or email

NC4HCenter@gmail.com by Friday, Sept. 29th. Sold as adult platters; children’s platters; or 1/2 chicken. All pre-orders must be picked up by 1:00 PM or may be sold

Northampton Cty. 4-H Center

777 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth

Stop by the 4-H Center to see 4-H Displays, demonstrations and more! In conjunction with the Northampton Cty. Open Gate Farm Tour.

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MACK’S TREE SERVICE

2023 Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation

Front row: Monica Jurasits Weninger, Arthur R. Schisler, Roseanna M. Neupauer, Ph.D.

Back row: Martin P. Fella, Ronald E. Newhart, LeRoy E. Brobst, Joseph S. Kovalchik

The 2023 Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor inductee celebration was held Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Woodstone Country Club & Lodge.

Join us Sunday, September 24 th for the screening of

“School Days in Lehigh Township”

1946—1956 filmed By William “Becky” Beck.

The black and white and color film was digitized to view on the big movie screen at Becky’s Drive-In at 7:15 pm. Gates open at 6 pm. Our refreshment stands will be opened serving hot food and snacks.

A Donation will be taken at the gate for $10.00 per adult to benefit the Lehigh Township Historical Society. The film lasts approx 2 hours and includes narration by former students and teachers at the different schools filmed in Lehigh Twp.

• 16 different school buildings

• teachers giving lessons to their students

• Singing

• Writing problems on the blackboard

• Playing games

• Sports

Some of the film includes:

• Daily exercises

• Potbelly stove

• lunch

• 48 stars American flag

• Recess in the snow

• students pumping water outside

• Joe Gasper the milkman

MUCH MORE!

• Construction of the “new” school

• Miss Tessie OplingerPrincipal

• School Authority members

• Henry Erschen Tours transports students to the new school

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School Days in Lehigh Twp. Screening to be held at Becky’s Drive-in

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On Sunday, September 24th, Becky’s Drive-In will be showing the black & white movie filmed by William “Becky” Beck back in 1946 of the one-room and two-room schoolhouses located in Lehigh Township. The color with sound film in 1956 of the “new” elementary school being built, will also be included in the screening. Becky traveled around the township filming the different student activities happening in the schoolhouses in the area back in 1946 and the groundbreaking of the new school and as the building progressed. His friend, Bobby Spangler, who was on the school board in Lehigh Township at the time, helped to organize the filming as well.

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Back in the 1990s, my family had the two films transferred onto VHS tapes to sell to the public. One thing that was missing was the original black & white film of the one-room and tworoom schoolhouses. Becky had donated the black & white film to the Lehigh Township Elementary School and was misplaced back in the early 1990s during some of the renovations being made to the school back then.

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Since then, my husband and I traveled to Texas to have the two reels of film digitized in order to show the movies to the public on the big movie screen at the drive-in. Because of the one reel being lost for all those years, I wasn’t going to take the chance to lose it again by shipping it to Texas, so we decided to take a plane and personally hand deliver the films to the professionals to be digitized.

Back in the 1990s, when getting the video of the silent black & white film of the schoolhouses transferred to VHS, I went around with a tape recorder and taped some of the former students and teachers of the different schools and had them narrate what was being shown of the school they attended or taught at.

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Thankfully, I had the narration saved on a CD and will be using it on the digitized version. My husband, Dean, and son, Chris, worked on synchronizing the narration with each school filmed back in 1946 and portions of 1956, because the narration was never put to the digitized copy of the films. Most of the former students and all the teachers that narrated the film have since passed away, but we still have their voices to be heard at the showing on September 24th, on what would have been my dad’s 114th birthday.

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Luckily, I had taken movies using a camcorder while the film was being shown on a movie screen to Principal, Mr. G. Edward Corle, at a PTA meeting back in the late 1980s. I wanted to make a copy for Mr. Corle because he loved it so. Since then, the movie reel was misplaced. To sell VHS tapes to the public, the video of the black & white film of the different schoolhouses that was taken at the PTA meeting was used to make VHS copies for the public. That was the only thing I had to show of the original film. It wasn’t the clearest, but still, something to show for it.

Seatings at 4:00, 4:45, 5:30, 6:15, & 7:00 P.M. (Take-out orders also available)

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Menu: Baked Ham, Chopped Dandelion with Bacon

Dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Bread & Butter, Homemade Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea, & Water

The gates open at 6 pm, with the movie beginning at 7:15 pm. Our refreshment stands will be opened serving hot foods and delicious snacks, which include our famous funnel cakes. A Donation will be taken at the gate for $10.00 per adult to benefit the Lehigh Township Historical Society to help maintain the Indianland one-room schoolhouse.

Tickets:

Adults – $10.00, Children (6-12) – $4.00, Children 5 and under – Free

Call church office at 610-767-6361 for tickets.

Before the old Lehigh Elementary School was torn down in 2021, I contacted the school’s secretary, Angie Eaton, and explained to her about the film being misplaced and if there were any possibilities of finding the film before the school was torn down. Luckily, Angie asked the custodian, Richard Smith, if he had seen the film while going through things to be transferred to the new school. Thank goodness, Mr. Smith was able to find the film in the basement of the old school before being demolished. My prayers were answered after all those years!

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

Ben Weslosky of Schnecksville, smiles big after receiving the blue ribbon for PA Preferred Junior Cookies, Brownies and Bars Contest by Allentown Fair Culinary Contest Superintendent, Julia Intrepedio-Kmetz on Friday, September 1.

Placement ribbons and cash prizes are awarded in hundreds of categories that range from hay,

jams, flowers, quilts and more. The best in show rosettes are awarded to individuals who entered the best of the best in their given departments. The fair also hosted 10 culinary contests judged live on the fair’s culinary contest stage that were given blue ribbons and cash prizes. The winners of the PA Preferred Junior Baking Cookies, Brownies and Bars Contest, Homemade Chocolate Cake Contest and Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest will take their blue ribbons recipes to compete on a state level at the 2024 Pennsylvania State Farm Show in January.

The 2023 rosette Best of Show winners:

Hay and Grain - Kamryn Fink, Germansville, PA

Vegetables - Pat Gasper, Bath, PA

Organic Vegetables - Jason Emanuel, Laury’s Station, PA

Vegetable Market Basket - Blair Hower, Northampton, PA

Potatoes - Stan Tantsits, Fogelsville, PA

Fruits - Grant A. Lazarus, Germansville, PA

Edible Nuts - Grant A. Lazarus, Germansville, PA

Best Cookie Tray - Charlotte Pfenninger, Allentown, PA

Charles J Breidinger Broker

Benjamin Real Estate 2254 Skyline Dr. Slatington, PA 18080

Office 610-767-1293

Cell 484-951-2468

Fax 610-767-9488

cjbreidinger@gmail.com

www.bhhsbre.com

Text: bhhscjb to: 87778

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.

Baked Products - Madison Stettler, Schnecksville, PA

Heritage Dessert - Madison Stettler, Schnecksville, PA

Lehigh Valley Cake Decorators SpectacularKaitlyn Moyer, Allentown, PA

Canned Foods - Marianne Slaby, Palmerton, PA Jams and Jellies - Evelyn Barone, Slatington, PA

Christmas Trees - Bob Spadell, Palmerton, PA

Houseplants - Joseph Veshinfsky, Catasauqua, PA

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Doors open at 5 pm. Dinner (baked chicken, potato, vegetable, salad, roll, dessert) served 5:30-7 pm. Desire will perform from 7-10 pm. Open bar serving soda, beer, wine. Tickets $25 in advance $30 at door. Call Stacy 610-837-3465 for more info or tickets.

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American Legion

381 Bridge Street

Lehighton, PA 18235

Doors Open at 4:30 PM

Games Start at 6PM

Food & Drinks available for purchase. No Outside Food or Beverage Permitted. Other Games & Raffles Available through the evening. We will Play 20 Games of Bingo for Prizes! (20 Games – includes 5 specials)

Tickets $35 Advance (limited seating)

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2023 Annual Oyster Supper

Jacob’s Church Activity Center

8373 Kings Highway, New Tripoli 18066 (near Leaser Lake)

Saturday, November 4, 2023

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

EAT IN RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED!

To place your eat in reservation, please contact: Faye F. - 610-751-5742

PRE-ORDER YOUR TAKE-OUT DINNERS!

To place your take-out order, please call: Leann S. - 610-739-6896

DEADLINE FOR EAT IN RESERVATIONS/TAKE OUT ORDERS IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023

CASH OR CHECK ONLY

NO CREDIT CARDS

MENU: Oyster Pies - $10.00

Oyster Stew - $9.00

Fried (4) Oysters Platter - $17.00

Fried (7) Shrimp Plater - $13.00

Fried Combo (2) Oyster/(4) Shrimp Platter - $14.00

Platters Include: Baked Potato (TAKE OUT); French Fries (EAT IN) and Pepper Cabbage

Additional fried Oysters - $3.00

Turkey or Hamburger Barbecue - $5.00

Whole Pies (Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Coconut Cream) - $10.00

Additional Pepper Cabbage by pint - $3.00; quart - $5.00

FIRST RESERVED SEATING - 3:00pm LAST RESERVED SEATING - 5:30pm

Allentown Fair honors

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Cut Flowers - Joseph Veshinfsky, Catasauqua, PA

Artistic Floral Arrangement - Denise KohnLesko, Bethlehem, PA

Clothing - Janet McKinnon, Bethlehem, PA

Needlework - Susan Galletti, Lansdale, PA

Needleart - Kerstin Klepzig, Bethlehem, PA

Quilts - Karen Hartzell, Allentown, PA

Fine Arts - Malita Diehl, Allentown, PA

Photography - Black and White - Joanne W. Stamm, Kutztown, PA

Photography - Color - Tracey Wigg, Easton, PA

Handcrafts - Linda Kelly, Zionsville, PA

Antiques - Doris Koenig, Slatington, PA

Wine - Robet Heilman, Orefield, PA

Homemade Beer - Ferando Esiobar, Trexlertown, PA

Commercial Brewery - Two Rivers Brewing Company, Easton, PA

Apiary Products - Jean Silberg, Allentown, PA

Wool - Roger and Nancy Bowman,

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Allentown Fair honors

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Lenhartsville, PA

2023 Culinary Contest Winners:

The Buttered Crumb LLC, Crumb Cake -

Ashley Troxell, Catasauqua, PA

Sweet Girlz Bakery, Fruited Cookie/Bar -

Collette Gaugler, Fogelsville, PA

King Arthur Flour, Filled Cupcakes - Kim

Troxell, Catasauqua, PA

PA Preferred, Junior Cookies, Brownies, Bars

- Ben Weslosky, Schnecksville, PA

Clover Hill Winery, Homemade CandyKaitlyn Moyer, Allentown, PA

The Pampered Chef, Fruit Tart ContestSharon Kurtz, Emmaus PA

Bechdolt’s Orchard, Fresh Peach DessertAshley Troxell, Catasauqua, PA

Parklane Jewelry, No Bake Dessert - Sarah Keppel, Easton, PA

Vynecrest Winery, Homemade Chocolate

Cake - Lorrie Rauch, New Tripoli, PA

Grim’s Orchard, Blue Ribbon Apple Pie

Contest - Cindy Hendershot, Danielsville, PA

Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity's Touch-a-Truck Festival

Saturday, October 7, 2023 • 10:00am-2:00pm

Bushkill Township Recreation Fields

1114 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth, PA 181064

Rain or shine

Giveaways, Barbie and Spider-Man, craft tent, karate demos, food trucks, and LOTS of vehicles to climb on!

Tickets available at the library and www.nazarethlibrary.org

$5/ticket or $20/family pack of five tickets (for a limited time)

Children under age two are free

Presented by the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society

LEARN MORE at www.LynnHeidelberg.org

Balloons by Robin

484-225-2947

Kitchen Open ~ Need Not To Be Present To Win Thank You for Your Support Lic. #: 0153R23

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 610-7679600 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.

Help Wanted

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY Do you enjoy sales? Are you a people person? Are you computer savvy? Do you possess good customer service skills? Are you passionate about preserving the written word? The Home News is seeking a Marketing and Sales Account Executive. Interested candidates, please email resume to cstroh@ homenewspa.com.

FREELANCER The Home News is seeking a freelance writer to cover Nazareth Borough Council meetings the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Email resume and writing sample to cstroh@homenewspa. com.

PT MECHANIC Looking for a PT mechanic helper/trainee for Becker Airport Service. Call 610-266-5169, leave message.

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McNeill’s office to hold monthly Veterans outreach Sept. 25

submitted by Declan Shaffer

State Rep. Jeanne McNeill reminds residents that a veterans’ outreach specialist conducts monthly hours at her district office located at 1080 Schadt Ave. in Whitehall, PA.

“One of the luxuries we have in Pennsylvania is the vast amount of programs and services available to those living here,” said McNeill. “We have so many that it can often be hard to keep track of what all is out there. That is why I hold a veterans outreach at my district office every month so that veterans can be made aware of all the help that is available to them.”

Normally, appointments with the outreach specialist are available in McNeill’s office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Due to unforeseen circumstances this month, the specialist won’t be available until Monday, Sept. 25.

Those interested in meeting with the specialist should make an appointment by calling 610266-1273.

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