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and paper. It is also a simple pleasure to read a book borrowed from the library, not one that is downloaded onto a device.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
A girlfriend of mine recently related a story about her son’s friend. The two teenagers were playing video games at her house when she told them to finish up at about a quarter after 6 because they would be eating dinner. Her son’s friend seemed puzzled by the phrase. She later learned that terms like a quarter after, half-past 6 and 10 minutes to 5 were completely foreign to him. Apparently, he could only read time from a digital clock. So, he recognized 6:15 p.m. but not a quarter after 6. A teenager not appreciating the subtleties of telling time got me to thinking. What else do youths of today not know about? A list quickly came to mind, including vinyl records and record players, payphones, foldable maps kept in the glove compartment, beepers, telephone books, Myspace, dial-up internet, CB radios, VCR players and unlocking a car with a key.
Many families, including ours, fight hard to keep traditions alive and to make our own traditions as well. And although that dairy is now a fitness center and there are no more ducks on the pond, my family and I can still go on a Sunday drive back to the airport and watch the planes take off and land.
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Going to the record/video store. When our favorite group came out with a new album, we could not wait for a trip to the record store. So many bands and singers prided themselves on having the most creative artwork on the album cover, which is now a lost art. We also enjoyed trips to the video stores, like Blockbuster, where there were hundreds of movies on VHS to choose from. We argued about the titles, but eventually settled on one or two movies to take home. And, of course, we always rewound them in the VCR player when we were done watching them. “Be Kind, Rewind.” Playing outdoors. A lot of youths today spend a good deal of time on their phones and tablets. We did not have devices. Instead, we played outside. A wide-open field was turned into a baseball diamond or a place to play football, soccer or kickball. When we were younger, we played hopscotch, jacks and tag. Our games were simple. If it rained, we played checkers or built houses of cards.
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Sunday drives. Growing up, my family did not have a lot of money, so we found free or inexpensive things to do. On Sundays, we always took a long drive. This was generally followed by getting ice cream at a local dairy that had a large pond, where we fed the ducks stale bread that we had brought from home. My dad also loved going to the local airport near our house, where we watched the small planes take off and land. He had such a fascination with airplanes, and I am so glad that, before he passed away, we were able to take him to a real air show, where we got the see the Blue Angels and much more.
home setting. On average, each EMS agency team covered 10 at-home appointments a day, given the travel time and the time needed to remain with the individual after administering the vaccine. The partnership with the local EMS agencies spanned all areas of Chester County, and the at-home vaccinations will continue as long as needed.
As part of its effort to ensure every eligible Chester County resident who chooses to have a COVID-19 vaccine is able to receive one, the Chester County Health Department has partnered with local emergency medical services (EMS) agencies to schedule at-home vaccine appointments for those who are unable to attend a vaccine clinic.
are deployed to administer either the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine to individuals in their home setting. Caregivers for the individuals are also offered the vaccine, if needed.
Through the partnership, advanced emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics
Additional Chester County EMS agencies that were providing at-home vaccinations as of May 10 include Berwyn Fire Company EMS and Event Medical Staffing Solutions (EMSS). Agencies that planned to participate at a later date are Longwood Fire Company EMS, West End EMS of PhoenixThe county’s at-home ville and TowerDIRECT. vaccine program began in Any Chester County late March, and as of May 10, 232 first-dose vaccines resident in need of an athad been completed in home vaccine appointment Chester County, covering should call the Chester all individuals identified as County Health Department needing a vaccine in the at 610-344-6225.
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Yes, technology has greatly improved our quality of life. It has made everything so much easier, from shopping and getting an education to working at home and enjoying music and entertainment. But there is nothing like writing a letter - not an email - but actually getting out pen
Here are some other traditions I miss.
Health officials identified individuals throughout Chester County who would benefit from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination at home through lists provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Chester County Department of Aging Services, and self-identification of the need. All individuals were contacted to confirm their need, and appointments were scheduled to administer the vaccine.
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