photos As our national emblem, the bald eagle, a noble and savage bird, is displayed with a shield on its breast, an olive branch in one talon, and a sheaf of arrows in the other. This awesome bird has unfortunately become an endagered species in spite of the federal law that protects it fully. The eagle's image is also used on the Great Seal of the United States, the President's Flag, and on United States currency. Whitehall Building Supply 3610 MacArthur Road Whitehall ---------------------------- Originally established as part of Bucks County in 1682, Lehigh County was used during that time by traders who didn't settle but just traveled through the area. By the 18th century, however, small settlements and farms began to dot the area and towns developed soon after. Lehigh River, derived from the Indian word "Lechauweki" of "Lechauwekink" meaning "there are forks," was so named because it struck an Indian path which forked into various trails. C. E. Roth 208 North Tenth Street Allentown ---------------------------- MINUTEMEN In the years before the Revolutionary War, volunteers were organized into small bands of military companies and were trained to shoot and bear arms. They went about their daily business as farmers, bakers, and almost every other occupation. But at any time, they could expect to be called from their jobs and give their lives for their country. And they did. They were prepared and willing to fight "at a minute's notice." For this reason they were called minutemen. Throughout the war, they fought courageously against difficult odds. The Massachusetts regiment in particular exhibited bravery and loyalty that made them famous through the colonies and served as an example for the thousands of untrained patriots during the war. An interesting point is that these men were just ordinary Americans, non outstanding or well-known, but without them the Revolutionary War would have had a drastically different outcome. Just like the minutemen of the Revolutionary War, 1-Hour Martinizing is ready at a minute's notice to take care of your needs. ONE HOUR MARTINIZING Whitehall Mall Whitehall H - 7

photos Learning through PARTICIPATION OPEN TALKS PROMOTE EXPRESSION OF HONEST REACTIONS No one sat daydreaming in Phillips Armtrong's American Cultures II classes because everyone feared "the hot seat." No, it wasn't an electric chair or even a chair in the gas chambers. It was merely a seat in the front of the room where the student who participated the least during the previous week had to sit and answer questions asked by Mr. Armstrong. "I had to do something to get the students to participate," he explained, "otherwise how would I determine if students are too shy to speak or if they simply don't know or care about what is going on?" Accounting students took part in a simulated business mini course the fourth quarter. The project took six weeks for Accounting II classes and three weeks for Accounting I to complete. "It was so hard and time consuming," said Madonna Michaels, sophomore, "that Mr. Barhight had to let some of us come in at seven every morning so we could get help in finding our errors." The age old dispute of "jocks vs pukes" was the topic of a heated discussion in Ray Erb's third period sociology class. "You obviously have different values and opinions," said Mr. Erb, as he singled out one of the so called pukes. "I can tell by the way you dress." This comment was meant to start a series of open talks on the subject of prejudice and stereotypes. There were many other discussions throughout the year on anything from baseball to marriage since one day a week was set aside to discover the thoughts and feelings of one's contemporaries. Several of Allen Dangler's problems of democracy students attended a township commissioner's meeting as a part of their unit in local government. "Happily Never After" was the title of the comedy play Mrs. Cathy Roberts' drama classes put on for the fourth graders at the George D. Steckel Elementary Building. Many interested freshmen recreated replicas of past revolutionary occurrences in Thomas Szabo's American Cultures I class. Gina Kalamar, Veronica Kukitz, and Jeff Zellner display a bicentennial bulletin board, a complicated log cabin, and the Liberty Bell. Other projects ranged from reports and posters to an unusual board elevation of the United States with the war battles plotted on it done by Thomas Woods. 134

photos THE HELFRICH MILL An important landmark still intact in Whitehall Township is the Helfrich Mill. In 1750 Jacob Wertz patented the land surrounding the mill. Later it was sold to George Hoffman who built a log grist mill on this location. Originally the Jordan Creek was titled "Blank's Spring" after Christopher Blank who obtained the mill in 1766. Twenty-four years later Blank sold the land, mill, and water rights to his son George. Peter Grim became the next owner and erected a two-story stone mill on the site of the original. Grim's daughter inherited the mill, and after her death the property was purchased by Reuben Helfrich in 1872. He then established a lucrative business, operating the mill until his death in 1890. At this time the mill became known as Helfrich's Mill and the spring was christened Helfrich's Spings, the name by which it is still known today. This was the last grist mill to be run by a large and constant flow of water from a spring without a supply basin. It ran on this supply for more than 160 years. The mill is now used as a warehouse for Whitehall Township. A recently formed environment group is attempting to use the mill for a museum. ------------------ Transportation has always been a vital link in the westward expansion of this country. In 1725 farmers from Conestoga developed a functional and sturdy wagon with large iron rimmed wheels and a high, rounded canvas roof. These wagons played an important role in carrying ammunition and troops during the Revolutionary War. The same care early settlers gave to the Conestoga Wagon 200 years ago is provided to every car ACP. Allentown Chrysler Plymouth 2126 MacArthur Road Whitehall ----------------------- Spacious and grand describe William Penn's famous country estate, Pennsbury Manor. The property is located along the Delaware River, about 2 miles northeast of Philadelphia. The estate occupied about 8,000 acres. Included on the grounds were a large manor, a smokehouse, a brewhouse, stables, and an enhancing formal garden. The estate provided a location to entertain and to carry out important business transactions as well as serve as a beautiful and luxurious home. TERRY REALTY 2705 MacArthur Road Whitehall H - 6

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