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A New Year, A New You!

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

It is a new year and all of us at Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette hope it is a safe, happy and healthy one for everyone in our community.

Generally, a new year can lead to fresh beginnings, new ways of doing things and thinking about things, possibly new horizons and potentially a very new you. So in this first issue of the New Year of 2024, we are going to look at some of the possibilities.

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In one article we are going to look at the power of friendships, which can be very positive.

Unfortunately, they can also be quite negative depending on who’s involved. We’re going to look at friendships very much from the “plus” side and why the power of friendship is especially important during the winter months. See “The Power of Friendships” for the discussion.

In case you don’t know, January is identified as mental wellness month. We all have “good days” and “bad days” and the truth is, there’s really no better time to take stock of our own mental health than right now, at the start of the new year. In the article “Understanding Mental Wellness” we provide you with tips and information you can use to evaluate your own mental health and potentially take yourself in new directions.

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that volunteering, which lets you focus on something you really care about, make social connections with like-minded people, and have the intended purpose of helping others, is a proven way to have a positive impact on your own mental health? So you might ask, “Where do I begin, how do I find these opportunities?” We tell you exactly how to find them in your community in “Community Volunteering in 2024.”

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Improving Your Finances in 2024 SOURCE: washingtonpost.com (edited)

With your personal finances, there’s a lot you don’t have control over. But there are some concrete steps you can take to start 2024 on a better financial footing. Here are eight easy ways to prepare your finances for improvement.

Review your monthly bank and credit card statements / Looking back can be painful, but you need to own your financial truth. And you can’t do that if you don’t have accurate information.

Before you make any financial resolutions for this new year, take an assessment of your 2023 expenditures.

Total your emergency savings / This figure may be nonexistent or pitiful, but look at what you saved and honestly ask yourself: “Could I have done better?” If you couldn’t that’s okay, but for those who could do better, aim to improve your savings for 2024. And you can’t do that if you aren’t honest about your spending and how you might cut back to save more.

Total all your debts / The truth about what you owe is often uncomfortable. But embracing your debt fully – credit card balances, loans, even your mortgage – can be a powerful motivator to develop a plan to aggressively pay it down.

Check the security strength of your financial accounts / If you use the same password for a lot of your accounts it makes you vulnerable on multiple sites. One data breach can give hackers the information they need to attack other accounts.

Or, maybe you still haven’t set up the authentication step your bank has been bugging you about when you sign on to your online account. Before this

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Check your credit report and credit score / By law, every 12 months you are entitled to one free credit report from each of the major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. At the onset of the pandemic, the bureaus began offering people a free look every week at their credit reports. That practice is now permanent.

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Additionally, checking your credit reports regularly can help you spot mistakes, as well as signs of potential fraud or identity theft.

Look at your Social Security statement / It’s important to review your Social Security statement because it has so much information about your earnings, estimated benefits and how much you or your family would receive in disability, survivor or retirement benefits. Sign up now for an online account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Review your retirement account balances over the last 12 months / Now is the time to check how your account did in 2023 and see if you’re saving enough. If you haven’t been saving enough, consider increasing the percentage of your pay that you’re investing for retirement.

Assess your financial highs and lows for 2023 / You need to see what’s behind you as you make your way forward. By examining your bank and credit card statements, you can see if you spent too much eating out, money that could have been used to boost your emergency fund. Assess what needs to be done.

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Williamstown - The Forgotten Past by the SHPC

The Slatington History Preservation Committee would like to share some history information about Williamstown, located in Washington Township, Lehigh County, PA, between Slatington and Emerald.

Founded by Henry Williams in approximately 1858, the village or hamlet, had its origin to support slate mining and manufacturing. It included a school, store, church, cemetery, and houses. He opened his first quarry at the curve on the left side of the road after leaving Slatington going to Emerald. It was called both the Henry Williams and the Williamstown Quarry. Later he purchased the Franklin Quarry near Emerald.

Houses for the slate workers were built along the road between the Williamstown Quarry and Williamstown Lane. The inhabitants were Welsh, German, and Hungarian and numbered between 75 and 100. There were also three private homes on Williamstown Lane.

Fire disaster occurred on July 5, 1910 when a row of nine frame tenement houses were completely destroyed. The fire was discovered about 1 o’clock by John Roberts, a motorman, on a car running between this place and Slatedale, when he noticed flames shooting from the roof of one of the dwelling houses. He drove his car with all speed to town and notified the fire company which hastened to the scene. By the time they reached there the fire had gained such headway that they were unable to cope with the blaze. About 2 o’clock, with a terrific roar, the roofs of the houses fell in and sent showers of sparks into the air. The collapsing of the roofs scared many of the foreigners in the nearby houses and they quickly packed up their belongings and got ready to move. It is said that

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Quarry disaster occurred on March 1, 1894, as seven workers were working in a tunnel inside the Williamstown Quarry, at that time owned by Owen T. Williams, when the roof caved in. The quarry was seventy-five to a hundred feet deep.

Within the quarry various tunnels diverge, penetrating the rock under the ground and following to the dip of the veins of slate. The men had been at work for an hour when the layers of rock above them came down with a thunderous roar and a huge mass of debris shut the entrance to the tunnel. Respondents went to work immediately, trying to unblock the tunnel.

The first man they found was William Richard Jones. He was at first buried out of sight, except for one of his hands. Using this hand he managed to scrape away the loose debris around his face.

After extricating Jones, deeper in the tunnel they found Josiah (Joseph) Remaley. The rescue party kept digging and after several grueling hours pushing their way through fifteen feet of debris they discovered the forty-eight year old engineer, Samuel Kreitz, with crushed legs and lacerations on his head. The search for the other four victims continued for nearly a week with the rescue party working day and night. On March 6 and 7 searchers found the mangled bodies of Griffith Pritchard, who was the owner’s brother-in-law, age 56, and three Hungarian laborers. All seven men died from the cave-in.

Presently all that remains is a small home which was once a church, the cemetery, and two of the original homes, all on Williamstown Lane. The Williamstown Quarry is filled-in, the factory, store, school, original church, and row homes are gone.

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Understanding Mental Wellness SOURCE: integrativelifecenter.com (edited)

January is mental wellness month. According to the World Health Organization, mental wellness is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

Being in a good mental wellness state of mind doesn’t necessarily mean you have an absence of mental health issues. It does mean however, you possess some or all of these positive mental wellness traits: • Contentment: Feeling secure no matter what your circumstances.

• Resiliency: You can stand up to and deal with stressful situations and then return to a sense of normality.

• Work/Life Balance: Having this balance is healthy and means you can separate your home and work life, allowing time for both work and play.

• Ability to Build/Maintain Relationships: You understand the importance of other people in your life and use your social abilities and confidence to adhere to the concept of give and take.

• Self-confidence: These individuals have a strong sense of self, use their strengths to their advantage, and learn to overcome any weaknesses.

• Unwavering Sense of Purpose: When you have meaning in your life, you tend to take more positive steps to accomplish your goals.

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Looking at Your Own Mental Wellness Although you may be new to working on your mental wellness, there are some steps that you can take right now to improve the health of your mind.

If you stick with these tips you’ll soon notice you are more content at home, work, and in your relationships. You will also be more resilient and better able to deal with stress and change.

Mindfulness: Live in the present moment without judgment. Quieting your mind with meditation or prayer can help you to stop dwelling

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Look for the Positives: Learn to identify the fears that may be holding you back and you’ll soon see more positive effects in your life.

Take A Break: A hectic life can become overwhelming for both your mind and body. Find time to take small breaks throughout the day.

Stay Active: Stay active, both physically and mentally and your mind won’t have time to dwell on negativity.

Quality Time with Friends and Family: Socializing is important for your mental wellbeing. Making human connections releases chemicals in the brain that make you to feel better.

Stress Management: Ongoing stress can wreak havoc on the body and lead to anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Learn what you can about s t re s s management techniques to apply in your life.

Physical Activity: Physical activity is an important aspect of maintaining good mental wellness. You should experience immediate mental health benefits following moderate to vigorous activity.

Eat Well: Although “you are what you eat” is an old saying, it still holds true. Eat fresh foods and avoid processed foods for the greatest mental health benefits.

Sleep Well: Sleeping is when your brain and your body heal and process information. With good or improved sleep you’re sure to notice a positive impact on your mental wellness.

Your overall mental wellness is crucial to living a full and productive life.

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The Power of Friendships

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There is great power in friendships. Throughout the year, friendships provide connection and in some cases, healing.

However, during the winter when you may venture out less and therefore have fewer chance encounters with people you know, it’s even more important to have friends you can literally call on

in person, by phone or by text to keep the powers of friendship alive and active.

The Power of Friendship There’s a reason there are millions of songs written about friendship. Friends are vital to our well-being and are some of the most powerful bonds we have. Having social connection is also one of the best ways to take care of our own mental health.

When friendships are healthy and supportive, they improve our confidence and self-worth and help us cope with serious life events. They also boost our feeling of belonging and encourage us to make changes when we struggle.

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hear the term “toxic” a lot, but what does that actually mean? Examples of toxic friendships include: • Encouraging or enabling behaviors that are harmful and not helpful such as substance misuse • Unbalanced relationships or a relationship that’s a one-way street (all give and no take or all take and no give) • Continuing to focus on – and repeatedly talk about – shared worries, wounds, or challenges without including possible solutions.

Supporting the Mental Health of Friends It’s often assumed that taking care of mental health challenges is a job for a mental health professional, but we can all play important roles in supporting the mental health and well-being of people we know. Our friends are healthier because they know that we care about them, and trust that we’re there to listen, play, laugh, and cry with them. And, we get the same benefits from having their friendship.

What Is a Friendship?

A friendship is really just a series of small but meaningful acts of connection and comfort – like checking in on someone when you know things are hard, celebrating a success, reaching out just

because you like hearing each other’s voice, and spending time together. These small acts show that you’re there for each other.

And, when a friend is struggling or doesn’t have many other folks in their life to support them, small acts can make an enormous difference in their sense of well-being. Here are some ways to be a supportive friend: Connect regularly / Reaching out to say “hi,” share a story or a laugh, make plans to do something together, or just to check in are the healthy things we do that boost happiness and keep us connected to the people we care about. Even if it’s just sending a text, a little outreach can go a long way.

Share your own struggles / If you’ve struggled with your own emotional ups and downs, and you are comfortable sharing, consider talking a bit about what you’ve been through and what’s helped. Your friend might be nervous about opening up, so sharing your story can be a good way to show them you’re a safe person to share with.

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Community Volunteering in 2024 Source: Various

Volunteers are always needed. There are never enough. If you’re looking for ways to volunteer in 2024, sometimes the best approach is to just take a look around your community. Here are some places with volunteering opportunities that you can probably find no matter which community you live in. Also included are the exact search terms to use to find these opportunities online.

Local Library / Volunteer at your local library organizing shelves, working the help desk or running events and programs.

What to Search: [town name] + library + volunteer Community Arts Center / Help these spaces inspire, educate, and celebrate the arts within your community. You can usher at a local theater, help out at an art gallery, or coordinate programs at a community arts center. Along the way you will likely see some free performances or productions.

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What to Search: [town name] + hospital + volunteer School District / Finding opportunities in a school district could be as easy as reaching out to a teacher you know. You could also go for a longerterm volunteering opportunity, such as tutoring younger students after school, or instead opting for one-off events like providing childcare during a PTA meeting.

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day. It is important to note however, it’s not all puppies and playtime. Volunteering at an animal shelter can mean doing essential tasks like walking pups, cleaning cages, meeting with potential adopters, and socializing pets and more.

What to Search: [town name] + animal shelter + volunteer, or, [town name] + animal rescue + volunteer Food Bank / This can be one of the most rewarding places to volunteer because food banks provide relief to people from all walks of life.

From children to older folks, we all need nourishment, and volunteering here will help keep people in your community fed and healthy.

You may be sorting and packing food, serving meals, or picking up donations – no matter what you do, your impact will be felt.

What to Search: [town name] + food bank + volunteer, or, [town name] + food pantry + volunteer, or, [town name] + soup kitchen + volunteer Local Park / Sometimes environmental action can mean helping to preserve the green spaces around you. Volunteer to pick up litter, maintain trails and help fun park events, while spending time in the great outdoors.

What to Search: [town name] + park and recreation + volunteer, or, [town name] + park name + volunteer

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She is a playful and pretty pit mix (with what you might ask? It's really anyone's guess). Porsche originally came to us a stray and she was sadly never claimed.

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We do not know how she is with cats and if there She is described as affectionate, social and are other dogs in the home, a meet and greet will calm. She has an average temperament and need to be arranged. is low energy. America's foster mom reports Don't just wish you could own a beauty like our that "America is very sweet and loving. She Porsche, race on out to the sanctuary and meet her is a very calm girl who would love to lay by this Saturday from 10-2pm. Or go to https://form. your feet and sleep with you. This is not a jotform.com/SAH.../dog-adoption-application guard dog because she loves everyone, she Your donations during our Annual Appeal helps will play with kids but not so much with us save and care for more dogs like Porsche! Donate adults."

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Der Alt Feierhard Die alte Dichder Iowe schmaert ’S Holsfeier uff'm Feierhard; Ihr Schreiwes heemelt unser eem – Ich les ‘s gern – es kummt mir heem!

‘S iss mir wie aus’m Hatz geredt; Ich fiehl wie wann ich's sehne deet.

‘S iss heitsedaag net meh der Fall; Kohleffe sehnt mer iwwerall un bei de Leit dass recht hoch schtehn Iss net emol en Feier zu sehn!

Du schtaunscht? ‘s iss so – verloss dich druff – Die Hitz kummt aus’m Keller ruff!

Do iss mir oft recht iwwel draa; Wo sitzt mer hie? – wo guckt mir na?

G'wohnt iss mir an die alte Leier un nix scheint recht – mir guckt fer’s Feier!

Weck mit so Faeschens – sin nix werth – Geb mir der alt Feierhard.

For seller Blatz draag ich im Hatz Fascht immerfatt ‘n Heemweh-schmatz; Was ich aa duh, wo ich aa bin, Datt gehne mei Gedanke hin.

Es bleibt mir immer lieb un waert Der alt waarm Feierhard.

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

In case of bad weather, library closings will be listed on the library’s website, and WFMZ’s website.

The Book Club is now reading “The House Keeper” by Natalie Barelli. They will meet in person or by Zoom at the library on Monday, January 8th at 1:00pm. Their next book is “The keeper of lost things,” by Ruth Hogan. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.

The Genealogy Club meets the second Saturday of each month. They will meet on January 13th at 11:00 am.

The library provides many services to the community. For a fee, we provide copies and faxes.

A free library card gets you access to books, e-books, magazines, e-magazines and audio books from 12 libraries as well as links to 12 online databases. There are also public access computers from which you can print for a fee.

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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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 26

Uff selli dutt mer’s gleenere Hols , Nor’d schteigt die Flamm gaar hell un schtolz; un wann der Schtormwind drauss haust, Wie dann der Zuck im Schannscht' braust.

Im Vorrot hot mer Hols bereit un uffgepeilt uff eener Seit; un driwwe schteht, nach alter Ruhl, Der gut-geworne Schieneschtuhl .

Die Zang un Schaufel hen ihr Zweck; Mer schtellt sie dart in’s Schannschtee’ Eck. Sell Maentelbord – was halt’s so viel! – Die Lichterschteck un Kaffemiehl, Die Biggeleise, gross un glee, Seht mer dart all beisamme schteh; Die Schwewwel-helzer noch d’rzu – Mer kennt net ohne selli duh!

Nau wammer oweds sitzt un guckt Wie's doch dart in de Kohle schpuckt!

Es glieht un schtrahlt – weiss, schwatz un rot – Nau ganz lewendich, un nau dod; Mer guckt un denkt – mer watt ganz schtill, Un kann juscht sehne was mer will!

Wie schee wammer der Owet schpendt Am Feier bis es nunnerbrennt; Mer meent die Kohle suche Ruh, Die Weissesch tschillt un deckt sie zu; Sie gewe sich so draamich hie, Wie Aage, wann sie schlaefrich sin!

Hot mer’n g'wisser Freind beiseit?

Mer sehnt viel meh' bei solcher Zeit!

Wann zwee mitnanner gucke, scheint Das Hardfeier herrlich, guter Freind!

Un bischt du eens vun sellem Paar, Dann saagscht net gern, wer's anner waar!

Do heest's, es warre Yunge oft, Wie ganz vernaddert, unverhofft!

Sie sehne in der Kohle-glut En Haus vor sich – 'n scheenes Gut – Un wolle mitenanner fatt Zu hause an dem scheene Ort. Ich glaab net viel an Hexerei – Maag sei, 's iss ebbes so debei!

Eens weess ich awwer ganz gewiss: Es gebt ken Blatz wie seller iss; Er schpuckt mer immer vor dem Hatz Un weckt 'n Ard vun Freede-schmerz.

Denk ich an sell alt Maentelschtick, Dann kummt mei Kindheet widder zerick; Dann lebt der gut Vater noch – Dann is die Mammi widder Koch!

Un die Gschwischder – all verschtroit – Versammle an der Owet-zeit!

Vor mir en Buwele, zaart un glee, Legt's Lewe widder wunnerschee!

Die Hoffning lechelt freedich fatt Wie's Bild-werk an de Kohle dart!

Hier hawwich was meim Hatz gefellt, Loss brause drauss die rauh Welt!

-Henry Harbaugh (1817-1867)

The old Fireplace The old poets smartly love The wood fire in a fireplace; Their writing makes us homesick – I read it gladly – it brings me home!

To me it’s spoken out of the heart; I feel like if I could see it.

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One sees coal stoves everywhere And with the people that are wealthy A fire is not once to be seen!

You astonished? It’s so – you can count on it – The heat comes up out of the cellar!

This is often regularly annoying; Where do we sit down? What do we look at?

I am used to the same old routine And nothing seems right – we look for the fire!

Away with such fashions – they’re worth nothing, Give me the old fireplace.

For that place, I carry [fast] in my heart Always a homesickness pain; Whatever I am doing; no matter where I am, Then my thoughts go back there.

It remains for me dear and worthy, The old warm fireplace.

The back log was thick and round, And out in front the andirons – On those one put smaller wood pieces, Then the flame rises very brightly and proudly; And when the windstorms rage outside How the draft roars in the chimney.

One has the wood supply prepared And piled up on one side; And on the other side, following an old rule, The well-worn woven-seat chair.

The tongs and shovel have their purpose; One stands them there in the chimney’s corner.

That mantel shelf – what holds so much – The candlesticks and coffee grinder, The irons, large and small, One sees all standings together there; The matches also included – One could not do without them!

Now, in the evening when one sit and looks How it still sparks in the embers!

It glows and scatters [them] – white, black and red – At once completely lively, and now dead; We sit and think – one becomes completely still, And can just see what he will.

How nice when one spends the evening At the fire until it burns down; One thinks the embers are seeking rest, The white ash[es] chill and cover them up; They create a dreamy state there, Like eyes, when they are sleepy!

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Does one have a dear friend beside him?

One sees much more during such time!

When two are looking together, The hearth fire [appears] a merry, good friend!

And if you’re one from that pair, Then don’t willingly say, who the other was!

Here it’s stated, the young often become Like very infatuated with and [act] unexpected!

They see in the glowing embers A house before them – a lovely possession – And want to go away with one another To live together in this beautiful place.

I don’t think much about magic – It may be, there is something to that!

One thing I know with utmost certainty: There is no [other] place like that (the fireplace); It spooks me always before the heart And wakens a world of heartfelt [joyous?] pain.

[If] I think of that old mantel-area, Then my childhood comes back again; Then my good father still lives – Then my mom is the cook again!

And my siblings – all scattered – Gather together at the evening time.

Before me, a little boy, tender and small, Life lies very beautiful!

The expectation smiles freely on Like the fantasy [seen] in the embers there!

I have what pleases my heart here, Let the raw world roar out there!

[Henry Harbaugh was a German Reformed (UCC, today) pastor and theology professor, so he was just as much at home communicating in German as he was with his Mudderschprooch, Dutch, and this poem reflect that. I have made some changes in the text to reflect Dutch grammar and spelling; I hope I didn’t spoil the poetic meter.]

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• Always keep the gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.

• Never point the gun at anything you don't intend to destroy.

• Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.

• Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the gun you are using.

• Always use proper ammunition.

• Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before loading and shooting.

• If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, hold your shooting position for several seconds; then with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, carefully unload the gun.

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• Be aware of your surroundings when handling guns so you don't trip or lose your balance and accidentally point and/or fire the gun at anyone or anything.

Hunter and Firearm Safety Millions of people hunt every year. The goal is for each and every one of those hunters to return home safety at the end of the hunt. While hunting is one of the safest recreational activities there is, even one injury is one too many.

Young hunters particularly should complete firearms safety training. Research shows that as more students have completed firearms safety training, there’s been a corresponding decrease in the number of injuries and fatalities that occur as a result of firearms-related hunting incidents.

Taking the Shot As stated in the tips above, the rules of safe firearms handling include treating every firearm as if it is loaded. Never assume it is not loaded. Also, always control the muzzle of the gun, keeping it pointed in a safe direction. Remember that anything that the muzzle points to is in the crosshairs. Don’t overlook the possibility of a ricochet.

When taking aim, be sure of your target and what is beyond. You alone are responsible for knowing what is in front of your target, near your target and beyond your target. If you are uncertain about any of the three, don’t take the shot.

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Faith Alive Church News Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. A contemporary service is held at 8:30 am., followed by Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. A traditional service is held at 11 am.

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The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Susan Gilsbach of Emerald has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for November. Susan is the daughter of Erin and Tim Gilsbach. She has two sisters, Colleen and Anne. Her activities include Secretary of the Theater Club, Debate Team President, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Art Club, Student Council, and National Honor Society. She applied for and was accepted as a member of the DeSales University scholars Program and the Lehigh University Scholars Program. Susan enjoys singing, crocheting, art, and playing games with her younger sisters. Her future plans include attending a fouryear university and then pursuing her MBA and law school to obtain a degree in business law.

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St. Peter’s UMC Events Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

A one-night session titled “The Loss of a Spouse” will be conducted on January 14th at 6PM, at the Helping Hands Community Center in Slatedale.

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

The Monday morning Bible Study is at 10am.

The Book of Isaiah will be explored chapter by chapter. At 6PM, youth going into 5th thru 12th grades, EDGE, “Every Day God Encounters” meet at 6PM with a food and game night the 1st Monday of the month. Remember, No School NL, No EDGE. EDGE meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, 4019 Main St. Slatedale. The next session of “Grief Share will begin on January 9th at 10am. If you are interested in participating contact Pastor Bill, you can also register at https://www.griefshare.org/ groups/155563. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’s Church, and is located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale.

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

Remember, “The Redeemers Closet” is now open for clothing from 2-4PM every Wednesday.

This is in addition to our monthly clothing ministry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on January 20th, come and check out all the new clothing. The clothing

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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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Ontelaunee Region Antique Car Club Submitted by Susan Manwiller, Club Secretary

Happy New Year!! Our club meets in the basement of New Jerusalem Zion Church, 1456 Krumsville Rd., Lenhartsville, PA on the first Saturday of the month at 3:00 p.m. January through May and September through November. All meetings are followed by refreshments and socializing.

We had our President’s Banquet in November at the Blue Mountain Restaurant where we gave scholarships to grandchildren of members. Our Christmas Party was well attended with gifts for members, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The entertainment, a magician, was enjoyed by all ages.

We have many activities throughout the year.

If you have an interest in old cars, introduce yourself at our next meeting, Saturday, January 6 at 3:00 p.m.

For more information contact our membership chairperson, Phyllis, at 610-9659236 or email phyllispeters@hotmail.com or visit our website, ontelauneeaaca.com.

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My Organ Recital submitted by Harold ‘Nick” Seyfried

I’m turning eighty Oh what a fright My heart is still ticking But not all is right

No more running the weed wacker Or washing and waxing the car No more hotels or bar room I can’t drive very far

I’ve got aches in my knees., They’re rubbing down to the bones Great pain in my feet and Arthritis in my toes

The right to say, my life has been good It’s more than fair I’m passing gas louder, And I’m upright taking on air

High blood pressure pills Post nasal drip, Don’t expect miracles Or any back flips

I whistle and sing Some beautiful sounds My outlook is great So what can go wrong?

All kinds of allergies The leaves and the grass It’s really becoming A pain in my a-I can’t run the snowblower Or clean gutters anymore Can’t climb the ladders No more aerial chores

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Cataracts, hearing aides A walker and a cane If I use them, what do I really have to gain?

I’m driving my car and took a wrong turn Oh what a fool I drove thru a fence I am now sitting in my neighbor’s pool

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Salem Aquashicola Church Happenings Coming February 17,2023… “The Great Chili Cook Off.” Prizes and Trophies along with fellowship and family Fun time. Call now to register to participate (610) 826-2577. Please leave your name and address where we can send the registration form to.

Each week at Salem Aquashicola, starts with Worship service at 9:00am, with the observance of Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday of every month. Tthe Sunday school is for all ages at 10:15am. Salem Church, 4145 Forest Inn Rd, Aquashicola (Palmerton), PA 18012 The Monday morning Bible Study is at 10am.

The Book of Isaiah will be explored chapter by chapter held at our sister church Saint Peter’s Emerald. Edge, “Every Day God Encounters” (our youth Group) meets Mondays at 6PM at the Helping Hands Community Center (4019 Main St. Slatedale) with a food and game night the 1st Monday of the month. Remember, No School NL, No EDGE. “GriefShare” meets on Tuesday mornings at 10am, at the Helping Hand Community Center

of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale. If you are interested in participating, you can go on- line to GriefShare and register on-line or call (610) 767-6233.

The first and third Wednesday mornings of the month at 10:30AM, the Pastor is at “The Palmerton” for a time of worship with the residents. If you would like to fellowship with the residents and have a time of worship midweek, join Pastor Bill.

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 the Clothing Box is located outside of The Helping Hands Community Center. The clothing collection box is always open for donations of gently used clothing only please NO toys, electronics or furniture.

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Price In Advance $40 (12 Face) • Price Day Of Event $45 Regular Games Pay $250 • Jr. Jackpot Pays $1000 Jackpot Pays $2500 • (1) Quickie & Deal/No Deal Doors Open @ 3:30 pm • Kitchen Opens @ 4:30 pm Bingo Starts @ 6:30 pm ATM Available Inside Pull-Tabs Sold Call 610-767-8476 for info or to Purchase Tickets.

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“Moments with Kids” at 4pm. Find this on the following link 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 the Salem Church (610) 767-6233 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.

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Holiday season perfect time to send a caring message to Brighten a Veteran’s day, possibly save a life Submitted by Joseph Butera

In the midst of the holiday season, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) reminds everyone who knows a veteran to reach out and let that person know someone cares about them.

The holiday season can be exceptionally stressful for some veterans dealing with militaryrelated mental health challenges such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Military veterans are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide than Americans who never served in the military. For female veterans, the risk factor is 2.2 times more likely.

“Taking the time to reach out to a veteran can not only make their day but it could save their life. A caring message might seem like a small gesture, but it will have a positive impact,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general and head of the DMVA. “Anyone with a connection to a veteran can send a caring message, including family members, friends, advocates and health care providers.”

A caring message can take the form of a holiday card, letter, text, email, phone call or any communication.

Schindler said that current service members and their families should be thought about too, and that it is important to reach out year-round, not just during the holidays.

Pennsylvania serves more than 700,000 veterans, the fourth largest veteran population in the country. It is one of 54 states and territories taking part in the Pennsylvania Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among our Service Members, Veterans and their Families.

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Challenge team works with sister agencies and departments, several educational institutions, and a broad group of not-for-profit and faith-based organizations to develop and implement statewide and regional suicide prevention best practices.

Another resource available to veterans facing challenging times is DMVA’s PA VETConnect, an outreach program that enables the DMVA to concentrate services from within communities where our veterans live. This initiative allows the DMVA to utilize community-based providers to fill gaps in services for homelessness, employment, mental health, addiction and more.

Visit www.dmva.pa.gov/vetconnect for more information.

If you are a veteran in crisis — or you are concerned about one — free, confidential support is available 24/7. Call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and then pressing 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online at www. veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat.

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Man trapped while attempting to steal copper from Allen Township Substation

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On Sunday, December 24 around 1 p.m., state troopers responded to the substation in Allen Township. A 45-year-old man from Whitehall became trapped while attempting to steal copper from inside an electrical apparatus. Troopers were able to locate the man via a nearby ladder.

According to state police, after approximately

six hours, the man was successfully rescued and provided further emergency medical attention.

The Northampton County DA’s office approved a felony burglary and criminal trespass charge as well as other applicable charges.

During the incident, a transformer valued at $800,000 was damaged.

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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 610-7679600 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.

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