MILLSTONE June 2018

The Millstone Times' Photos of the Month By Pam Teel Are you a photo buff? Do you love taking pictures everywhere you go? Perhaps you have a favorite one that you would like to share? We want your pictures for our photo of the month section. You can send photos to the following email: crescent671@gmail.com Include your name and a description of the photo. If you have a brief story that goes with it, send that to. You may send photos more than one time. (If you prefer to send anonymously, we will leave your name out.) Make sure you put “Millstone Times Photo” in the subject area when emailing or it won’t be opened.

Seeking Local Stars for Stories! Do you want to discover new things about your neighbors? Want to be in the headlines? Want to see your pictures published? We’re looking for neighborhood families or individuals with a story to share to grace the pages and cover of this publication. Your story might include love, romance, drama or any combination of the three. It could be to celebrate a milestone in your life, share about a recent vacation, or simply to introduce yourself and share what you love about the community. Everyone has a story to share, and we want to help you tell yours. We’ll talk with you, write the article and place some photos on our pages too! If you know others who would enjoy this opportunity, we welcome nominations. Begin by brainstorming the people you know who you’d like to see in this publication. They might be your next-door neighbors and friends, volunteers who serve others through local charities, community leaders, athletes, artists or hobbyists. You can also nominate someone for the “Let me Shake Your Hand” column. Do you know someone in your community with a great story to tell? Maybe they recently started a business, won an award, took a trip or made a difference? These are the people we want in the “Let me shake your hand” column! To get started, go to www.GuntherPublications.com and click the email envelope icon on the top right to simply e-mail us. Email us your idea and contact information. Your content coordinator at GPE will contact you soon. With your help, we can bring people together, stay connected and create an informative, family-friendly forum through this publication.

The Amish, Pennsylvania German: Amisch, German: Amische, are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss Anabaptist origins. They are closely related to, but distinct from, Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology. The history of the Amish church began with a schism in Switzerland within a group of Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptists in 1693 led by Jakob Ammann. Those who followed Ammann became known as Amish.

In the early 18th century, many Amish and Mennonites immigrated to Pennsylvania for a variety of reasons. Today, the Old Order Amish, but also the New Order Amish and the Old Beachy Amish continue to speak Pennsylvania German, also known as "Pennsylvania Dutch." Alex Ostrow, from Monroe Township, captured these candid photos in Intercourse, Pa.

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The Millstone Times

June 2018