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Celebrate Food & Restaurants!

By John Hall, Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

This winter let’s celebrate our wonderful local restaurants and the delicious food they create, whether Mexican or Italian, Asian, seafood, fresh bagels or pub fare. We have so many options throughout the area.

As we all know, the last ten months or so have been brutal for the restaurant industry and now we are into the winter. Whatever this winter’s weather turns out to be, none will feel its impact more than our friends who own and operate restaurants. By the way, The Old Farmer’s Almanac says our weather this winter will be warmer and wetter than normal, with occasional “sheets of sleet.”

So with outdoor dining not an option at the moment, how can we continue to support our favorite restaurants and help them make it to spring and the return of outdoor dining? Keep ordering online or by phone for pick-up or delivery if you can.

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Restaurants Continued from page 3

You know, our local restaurants are not only about great food, they’re also woven deep into the fabric of our communities, providing jobs and literally keeping the lights on in our storefronts during this difficult time. So please do what you can to help keep these vital businesses in our communities as healthy as possible until we can all enjoy outdoor and maybe indoor dining again in the spring.

In the spirit of celebrating restaurants we’re also

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taking a brief look at the history of restaurants. At what point in the history of the world did people really start eating out? Turns out it was a major thing in the urban areas of China around 1100 A.D. We also have an interesting piece on the impact of the fast food industry. We look at when it started in this country and some of the impacts it has had on society and other industries.

Beyond all that we then take a look at candles – discovering what “makes” a candle and why they are becoming a “winter essential” in the minds of many this year. And why is 2021 just possibly the perfect time to give ourselves a break – a mental break? We find out in “Take a Self-Care Mental Break” where you’ll find more than 20 suggestions of things you can do to just take a break.

And there’s more... We have an awesome loaded potato soup recipe with the necessary adjustments to make a purely vegetarian version. We examine how, as adults, we should bring play back into our lives to stay young at heart. And how many of you have a Christmas cactus? I do and now I know exactly how to take care of it throughout the entire year to maximize those blooms next winter. Find out the details yourself in “How To: Getting More Christmas Cactus Blooms.”

So that’s some of the content you’ll find in this issue. Until next time!

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Restaurants: A Brief History SOURCE: History.com

People have been eating outside of the home for a very long time. In the West, most early versions of the modern restaurant came from France and a culinary revolution launched in 18th-century Paris. But one of the earliest examples of a true restaurant culture began 600 years earlier and halfway around the world.

Around 1100 A.D. trade was bustling in China and there were urban population centers of more than one million people. The tradesmen who traveled from their homes to those urban centers were not used to the strange foods found there, so restaurants that catered to their tastes came into being.

According to Chinese documents from the era, the variety of restaurant options in those urban centers in the 1100s resembled downtown tourist districts of today.

American Fine Dining As shown by the history of restaurants in both China and France, you can’t have restaurants

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without a large and hungry urban population. So it makes sense that the first fine-dining restaurant in America was opened in New York City in the 19th century.

Delmonico’s opened its doors in 1837 featuring luxurious private dining and a significant wine cellar. Still found at the same Manhattan location (although it has temporarily suspended operations during the Covid-19 crisis), Delmonico’s claims to have been the first in America to use tablecloths.

Its star chefs not only invented the famous Delmonico steak, but also gourmet classics like Eggs Benedict, Baked Alaska and Lobster Newburg.

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Slatington Library News submitted by Louise Bechtel

Slatington Library is still open to the public.

The option of curbside delivery is still available.

There will be limited use of the computers.

Library hours are still shortened, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-5, Tuesday 9-3 and Sat. 8-Noon. FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN. The library will be holding the Donald Owens Reading Incentive Program beginning February 18th. Donald Owens was a lifelong reader and friend of the library and in his memory four $25.00 prizes will be raffled off in May. A raffle ticket is earned by reading 10 books. The contest is open to all ages, so start reading.

The Slatington Library Book Club is now reading “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. The book club will meet on Monday, February 1st, 2021, at 1:00 pm. via Zoom. Copies of this title are available at the library. Contact the library if you wish to join in.

E-Magazine readers, the digital magazines from RBdigital (ZINEO) will be moved to the Libby app as part of our OverDrive collection on January 28, 2021. You will continue to be able to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great magazines from ZINIO you loved in the RBdigital app, now available in Libby from OverDrive.

You can sign-up for a library card in our online

catalog and select e-books and audio books from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. Both links are on our web page.

Remember to check out the links on the library’s web page. You can connect for free to: Power library, Rosetta Stone, Brainfuse, NoveList and ComicsPlus, e-books and audiobooks, Heritage Quest, Lawdepot and Newspapers (Morning Call). All you need is a library card.

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Fast Food in America

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Fast food as we know it is a very American institution in origin. Fast food in this country came into being in large part because of the highway system that was built in the 1950s and the1960s.

When America started driving more than ever some cities became rearranged based on car travel.

Fast food was a natural business response to the new American on-the-go lifestyle.

The founders of all the fast food chains were chasing the American Dream. By and large, they

came from humble beginnings, often growing up poor and not achieving their success until later in life. As an example, KFC’s Colonel Sanders struggled his entire life and then struck it rich with a chicken recipe he perfected while working at a gas station in southeastern Kentucky.

Today fast food can be found coast-to-coast and has broad appeal. Go into a McDonald’s or a Taco Bell anywhere and you’ll see just about every kind of person eating there.

White Castle Came First White Castle was the country’s first fast food chain when it opened in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas.

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TOUCH OF DUTCH Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

Zerickkumme vun der Neiyaahr Aaschiesserei (Der Bschluss vum Lloyd Moll sei Schtick, "S Neiyaahr Watt Aagschosse") Ihr liewe Leit: Wie mer nau gsehne hen, hen die Neiyaahrschitz en hallichi Zeit (odder halliche Zeide?) ghatt, awwer es iss nau Zeit, as sie sich widder uff der Weg noch em Schwatze Baer mache. Wie uns der Lloyd Moll saagt, " ... yuscht sie laafe nimmi so graad wie en Schnur."

"Em Lauchner sei Gnecht duhne winders Falle schtelle fer Fix, Bassem, Raggunne un Bisskatze.

Wie die Schitz kumme sin, sin sie naus an die Scheier, wu sie paar Falle schteh ghatt hen fer Bisskatze; do waare zwee in de Falle. En Peedel vun Lauchners Haus geht darrich der Schwamm un iwwer en gleeni Grick so zehe Fuss breed, niwwer an die Schtrooss. Fer iwwer die Grick laaft mer iwwer so en Block mit me Handriggel draagemacht. Die Gnecht nemme die Falle sammt Bisskatze un binne sie an der Block fescht. Noh gehne sie uff der Schpeicher, schtribbe sich rum, un gehne runner zu der luschdiche Hard in der Kich.

"Wie die Kalls es Haus verlosse, iss der Hen vannedraa mit der Lutzer, noh der Pitt mit der Flint, der Ed Case un der Rich un die annere kumme hinnenoh. Graad wie der Hen un der Pitt uff der Block drede, losse die Bisskatze los, un hen die zwee mol gaar hesslich versohlt. Sie

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waere in die Grick gschtatzt wann's net fer der Handriggel gewest waer. Der Hen kann nimmi recht sehne un greischt, 'Der madderonisch Gschtank verkollebiert em yo gans.'

"Der Rich un der Ed gehne en Schtick die Grick nuff un wolle datt iwwer's Eis laafe, awwer's Eis iss net hatt genunk gfrore un sie breche nei bis an die Gnie. Wie die Neiyaaahrschitz widder all versammelt hen in der Schtrooss, waare sie nimmi arrig schee aazusehne, un der Geruch waar aa net abbaddich siess—des hot geroche, as wann mer Sauergraut in re Karrich koche deet.

"Der Ed un der Rich saage sie waere kalt. Der Ed ziegt en Boddel aussem Sack, un sie nemme sich yeders en Schluck. Der Bill behaabt es waer kalt, awwer der Al macht en Schtopp dezu weil er bang iss er grickt sie net heem. Er nemmt ne die Boddel un macht sie all vannenaus geh weeich em Gschtank. Des schafft net, der Wind kummt der letz Weg. Er macht sie hinnenoh Iaafe, awwer nau iss er bang sie keemde net noh. Sie misse widder vannenaus geh. Er hot en verdeihenkerdi Zeit, bis er sie widder a Greizweg hot.

"Dann dreiwe der Al un der Willum die iwweriche wie so waddliche Ende iwwer die Schtrooss noch em Schwatze Baer. Die aerscht Daageshelling kummt yuscht iwwer der Barrick gschliche."

Ya, gewiss, der Moll hot scheene Gschichde gschriwwe.

Macht’s gut, Der Alt Professer -Earl Haag, in his Es neinuhr Schtick column Returning from shooting in the New Year (The conclusion of Lloyd Moll’s Story, “The New Year is Shot in.”)

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to the Black Bear. As Lloyd Moll tells us, ". . . only they're not walking as straight as a rope anymore."

"Lauchner's farmhands set traps in the winters for fox, possum, raccoon, and skunk. [The Lauchners was the last stop for the group that night.] When the shooters came, they went out to the barn, where they had put a few traps for skunk; two were in the traps. A path from Lauchner's house goes through the meadow and over a little creek, about ten feet wide, over to the street. To get over the creek, you walk over a tree trunk, to which handrails are attached. The farmhands take the traps, together with the skunks, and tie them to the trunk. Then they go to the second floor, change their clothes, and go down to the happy herd in the kitchen.

When the fellows leave the house, Hen goes out in front with the lantern, then Pitt with the gun, and Ed Case and Rich and the others follow.

Just as Hen and Pete step onto the bridge/tree trunk, the skunks let go and really let the two have it. They would have fallen into the creek if it had not been for the handrail. Hen can't see rightly anymore and yells, 'The murderous stink confuses you entirely.'

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"Ed and Rich say that they are cold. Ed pulls a bottle out of his pocket, and they each take a swallow. Bill says that he is cold, but Al puts a stop to it because he is afraid that he won't get them home. He takes the bottle away from them and makes them all go in front because of the stench. That doesn't work because the wind is coming the wrong way. He makes them walk after him, but now he is afraid that they won't follow him. They have to go in front again. He has a terrible time till he has them out on the crossroad again.

"Then Al and William drive the ones left like waddling geese across the street toward the Black Bear [tavern]. The first of dawn is just sneaking over the mountain."

Yes, certainly, Moll wrote nice stories.

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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 11

[Lloyd Moll (1879-1944) was born in Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, on 29 September 1879. He began studying the violin at an early age, first locally and then at the Coombs Conservatory of Music, opened his own studio in Allentown in 1905, and was concertmaster of the Lehigh Valley Symphony Orchestra, as well as conductor of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra during the twenty years of its existence.

But despite an entire life devoted to music, Moll will be remembered for his PG writings, especially his prose, begun as a hobby when he was already in his fifties. After a rather tentative beginning in poetry (some poems date back to 1914 when he was fulfilling a musical engagement on Long Island, New York), Moll turned to prose sketches under the general title "Am Schwatze Baer," the first of forty-nine appearing in Preston Barba's "Eck" on 30 November 1935, and the last on 14 January 1939. (The story above was from this series.) On 1 August 1938, Moll started a triweekly dialect column, '"S Gebabbel im Schtor," in the Allentown Evening each a sketch

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A new series of sketches, "Schtimme aus'm Kaerrichhof," began appearing in the "Eck" on 1 March 1941, and continued—thirty-three in all— until Moll's death on 1 February 1944. Also interrupted by his death was the weekly dialect program "Der Assebe und die Sabine," over radio station WSAN in Allentown, for which Moll wrote the script and acted the part of Assebe to Paul R. Wieand's Sabine. When Moll died only three weeks into the program, the Reverend Clarence Rahn began writing the scripts and Harry Hess Reichard took over the part of Assebe; the program of radio plays went on to enjoy many years of popularity.

Moll is not only a master story-teller who allows the reader an intimate picture of the PG traditions, customs, and lore in rural southeastern Pennsylvania, but he is also a master of the dialect with only a negligible percentage of English loan words in his writings. He proves on page after page that PG is indeed a pliable medium, readily responding to the needs of the writer who chooses to stay within the framework of everyday life among the Pennsylvania Germans. (This biography is also from Earl Haag.)]

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Currently we are debt-free. * A Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority was formed with the advice of our then State Representative, Julie Harhart, to include the three municipalities of the Northern Lehigh School District residents and have more avenues available to obtain funding to finish the construction of the building. * Covid-19 seriously jeopardized fundraising, and one of the 3 participating municipalities, Walnutport Borough, voted to not help support the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority. With that said, the Northern Lehigh Recreation Authority’s board voted to not include taking on the Northern Lehigh Community Center’s building project as one of their tasks. The NLRA has solicited funds this past December from the public to continue their recreational and educational programs and fulfill their budget deficit they face.

WHERE WE ARE TODAY *Since the NLPA relinquished the programs to the NLRA, our income stream has been severely curtailed. We no longer have the funds to pay our insurance and real estate taxes. We need help to generate $1.5 million to finish the existing Phase 1.

Phase 2 would consist of the construction of the gymnasium at a much lower cost.

Substantial donors could have their names placed on the outside of the building. *We could gift the building to be used for the positive benefit of our community— such as the school for a life-long learning center, borough or township for a recreation/educational center. *We could sell the building and land and give the proceeds to the NLRA to continue running the programs.

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Vigilant Fire Company No.2 at 110 South Walnut Street, Slatington announces their 2021 officers.

President-Robert Stettner, Vice-President-Sue Fritz, Treasurer-Ronald Hausman, Secretary-Donna Pfrom, Board of Governors-Carol Hausman, Guy Pfrom and Jeff Hausman. Dues are now payable. It is recommend that dues be mailed to the Vigilant or put in the outside mailbox. Dues may also be paid in person on February 27,2021 from 12-3pm, or during our March 7, 2021 meeting at 7pm. For updates about events or hall rental please check our facebook or call 610-767-3832.

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This winter, whether you’re working from home or bringing a memorable aroma from a faraway place into your living room, think about how candles can impact your environment. Candles can have a calming effect in these stressful times, bringing a warm glow and a favorite scent to your home or home office.

For some, candles are becoming an essential element for winter survival. Here’s some interesting information about the various elements of candles you might find helpful the next time you make a candle purchase.

Fragrance Fragrance is usually the most expensive component of a candle. The scent of a candle can set a specific mood and is often a very personal decision.

Fragrance ingredients can be natural essential oils, synthetics or a combination. Essential oils release their strongest scents while a candle is burning. Candles with synthetic fragrances tend to disperse more fragrance when unlit than candles with essential oils.

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Wax The three most common types of candle wax are paraffin, soy and tallow. Beeswax, which provides a long-lasting burn and a sweet honey scent, is used a small percentage of the time in part because it is considered a costly process.

Paraffin is a petroleum byproduct and is the traditional ingredient in most candles. It is nontoxic, safe to use and known for its translucent glow. One reason candle-makers select it is for how it disperses the candle’s scent.

Soy wax, which has been in use for about 25 years, is made of soybean oil that has been hydrogenated. Natural soy candles, made of a renewable resource that supports U.S. agriculture, have become widely popular. Soy candles are known for their long burn time.

Tallow is a byproduct of the beef industry that is refined into wax and generally makes a less expensive candle.

Wicks and Burn Time Braided cotton wicks are a good choice for lighting easily and burning cleanly. Small, tall candles often have wicks with zinc in their cores because that keeps the wick upright. If you happen to buy a candle with a wooden wick it will make a crackling sound when burning.

The burn time of a candle takes into consideration

its size, ingredients and how long you let it burn each time you light it. There are two things you can do to prolong the life of your candle. First, trim the wick each time you light it to about ¼ -inch in length, and also, don’t burn the candle for more than four hours at one time.

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Plan Now to Maximize Christmas Cactus Blooms SOURCE: goodhousekeeping.com

As you are probably very aware, your Christmas cactus is a winter plant. That said, starting right after the blooms have stopped, there are some tricks to caring for your plant that will lead to far more robust blooming the next time around. The first thing to do now that the blooming season is complete is to repot your cactus in a quality soil rich in humus and other nutrients. This short article from the Editors of Good Housekeeping tells you exactly what you need to know: Christmas cacti bloom just in time for the holidays (hence their name), and they're pretty stunning too.

The hanging branches, which are made up of flat, glossy green segments, can grow to up to 3 feet long.

Flowers in red, white, yellow, pink, or purple appear at the tips of these branches and measure up to 3 inches long with several tiers of petals.

Each bloom lasts for several days, and the entire flowering period of most cultivars will span several weeks. But in order to keep these plants looking beautiful, you need to follow all the steps involved with proper Christmas cactus care.

There are certain factors that can help – or hinder – your Christmas cactus's potential. For example, this Brazilian coastal plant, which is also known as Schlumbergera, favors more humid conditions than desert-dwelling species. Plus, it needs extended periods of darkness before it can begin flowering.

So, with that said, here's how to ensure this festive plant keeps brightening up your home year after year.

Caring for Christmas Cacti A lack of water and dramatic temperature swings can cause flower buds to drop more rapidly. Maximize

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your specimen's blooming period by paying attention to these six key factors: • Soil: Use a quality soil rich in humus and other nutrients.

• Temperature: Maintain an optimal climate of 65 degrees.

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist while your plant is blooming, misting it frequently.

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• Fertilization: Apply a high-potassium fertilizer every two weeks once buds form.

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• Transplantation: Repot your cactus each year after flowering.

Encouraging More Blooms Keep plants cool (around 50 degrees) following their blooming period. Water them to keep the soil just barely moist, and be sure to withhold fertilizer.

When new growth begins, use the following strategy to encourage blooming: House the plants in an environment with a temperature between 55 and 65 degrees, and alternate between giving them 10 hours of light and 14 hours of total darkness for four to six weeks after the growth appears. When buds appear, introduce the plant to warmer temperatures and begin regular culture, as described above. Plants should bloom in about six weeks.

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Northern Lehigh School District will hold Kindergarten registration by appointment only in the spring of 2021.

Registration of children must be made by parents/and or legal guardians and will be held at Peters Elementary School on Wednesdays March 3,10,17,24 and 31. In order to enter Kindergarten in August, a child must be five years old as of September 1, 2021.

At the time of registration, parents must provide the child’s originally issued birth certificate, a record of the child’s immunizations, and parent photo identification. Two different proofs of residency are also required. Acceptable proofs are the following: driver’s license (updated or with a change of address card), moving permit, deed, current tax bill/receipt, mortgage document/bill, vehicle registration card, or multiple occupancy permit. Children entering kindergarten should be brought along for a brief academic assessment.

Please call Peters Elementary School after January 12, 2021 at 610-767-9827 between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM schedule an appointment for kindergarten registration. Please check the NLSD website(www.nlsd.org) the day of your appointment for any updates.

“Moments with Kids, and “Trail Talks” with Pastor Bill, Monday thru Thursday. These can all be viewed on https://www.com/stpeterschurch18080.

Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is once again open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -12 Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St Slatedale. We are limiting number of persons in the building at one time and masks are also required. A reminder that we are NOT collecting clothing until February 2021 Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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 610737-1450 to see if help is available.

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In-person Services: Once again after the holiday restrictions on gathering, we are once again meeting for Church services, in the sanctuary. It is our hope that restrictions will not be put in place again. The Board of St. Peter ’s have followed the recommendations of the government in trying to help mitigate the spread of the virus and keep everyone safe. At the present time we are hoping to have Lenten services this year. By checking the church’s Facebook page, you can keep up to date on what is going on and any changes.

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Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month with the use of pre-packaged elements.

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Take A Self-Care Mental Break

SOURCE: Medium

Many people are caught up in doing so much that they don’t have time to stop, take a productive break, and enjoy the necessary downtime needed for good mental health. But this approach can be harmful. The mind restores brain energy in idleness.

This year give yourself permission to relax. Mental breaks increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity. To do nothing is not laziness – it’s a productive pause.

Give Yourself a Break Here are some ideas. Prioritize downtime activities to fully recharge: take a long evening walk, dance to

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Read (re-read) your favorite book, write down the things you’re grateful for, go outside and immerse yourself in nature, or do a relaxing activity you’ve always wanted to do. Allow yourself a little extra sleep. Go to bed a little earlier than usual.

Simply sit. Choose to do nothing – don’t read, watch TV, surf the web, or in any way consume information. Just be. Make a conscious decision to spend the first portion of your morning tech-free.

Decide for a day that nothing is urgent (unless it’s an actual life-or-death situation).

Take a day off from negative, draining people.

Declutter a space for ten minutes. Have a quick early morning quiet time. Chat with an old friend you’ve not spoken to in a while. Listen to a podcast that fuels you or your imagination. Disconnect from social media for a day or two. Take a power nap. Turn off your phone for a few hours. Watch your favorite movie.

Aim for activities that are not triggers for other tasks. Plan to be present and aware of what is driving your actions. Commit to doing something purely for its self-care benefit.

Take care. Self-care is not selfish.

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Play to Stay Young at Heart (edited) SOURCE: thefix.com

In our busy, modern, and technology filled world, we focus a lot on work, family, and structured routine, but as adults we have forgotten how to play, in spite of all its benefits. Play can positively influence our physical and mental health, our relationships, and our work productivity. It is time to consider putting play, novelty, and fun back into our everyday adult lives.

The Benefits of Play The benefits of play as an adult are numerous and they can really add up to more positive outlooks, less stress and more creativity.

Helps Say Goodbye to Stress / Playing can release endorphins. As the body’s natural “happy” chemicals, endorphins can relieve pain and stress, boost wellbeing, and promote happiness.

Stimulates the Brain and Improve Function / Adults learn best when the learning is interactive, fun, and engaging, just like children learn. When challenges are playful, as adults we are much more likely to remember what we learned.

Improves Imagination and Creativity / Playful

activities stimulate our creative minds and increase our imagination. That helps us create new things, learn new skills, and solve problems.

Increases Emotional Well-Being / Exposing yourself to play, nature, and fun can support your emotional health and replace negative beliefs and behaviors with positive ones.

Improves Relationships / When adults play alongside others it often involves laughter and fun, which can improve relationships with increased empathy, understanding, and compassion.

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at work when our mindset is content and not overwhelmed. That happy mindset helps us get more things done both at work and in life.

Prevents Burnout at Work / Playing outside of work and even at work can help relieve stress associated with deadlines and other work-related activities, making burnout less likely.

Refreshes Mind and Body / Play is a natural healer of the brain and body, providing energy, adrenaline, and positive feelings that directly benefit our mental and physical health.

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Coronavirus Updates SOURCE: Various

Former Food and Drug Administration chief Dr. Scott Gottlieb advised coronavirus vaccine recipients to continue taking public-health precautions right now due to the high level of infection in the U.S. “I don’t think people should feel completely secure after the first shot,” Gottlieb said, adding that it’s particularly true for elderly Americans who are at higher risk of dying from Covid-19.

“If you’re a vulnerable individual, even if you’ve had the second shot and you think you have full protective immunity from the vaccine, it’s still very prudent to continue to wear a mask and take precautions,” he added.

Eventually, Gottlieb said there will be a time where Americans can “relax” some of their Covid mitigation measures, potentially in the summer. At present, however, that is risky because “infection is everywhere,” he said.

Before boarding their flights, all international passengers headed to the United States will first need to show proof of a negative coronavirus test, according to a new federal policy going into effect on Jan. 26.

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HOW TO: LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP SOURCE: eatingwell.com

Total time: 45 mins Servings: 4 (about 6 1/2 cups) It’s simple and if you’re a vegetarian it’s easy to adapt. For the vegetarian version: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and make some mushroom bacon to sprinkle on top. This recipe is perfect for a cold, winter day.

Ingredients • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 2 slices bacon (Vegetarian version: Mushroom bacon) • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) chopped white or yellow onion • 2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated, about 1 tablespoon • 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (2 to 3 medium), peeled and diced • 4 cups no-salt chicken or vegetable low-sodium chicken broth (Vegetarian version: Vegetable broth) • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream • 1/2 cup (2 1/4 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste • 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or finely chopped scallion greens, for serving • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional) Step 1 Set a paper towel-lined plate or a rack near the stove. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and heat until simmering. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.

Transfer to the prepared plate to drain, leaving the oil and bacon drippings in the pan.

Step 2 Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3 Using a slotted spoon, transfer about half the potatoes to a bowl and mash until almost smooth but still a little chunky. Return the potatoes to the pan along with the sour cream, 1/4 cup (about 1 ounce) of the cheese and the pepper.

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“But when combined with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer, healthier, and more responsible by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at destinations.”

The new policy requires all air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, to get a test for current infection within the three days before their flight to the United States departs, and to provide written documentation of their test results or proof of having recovered from Covid-19.

Proof of immunization will not be sufficient, because the vaccines have only been shown to prevent serious illness, said Jason McDonald, a spokesman for the C.D.C. Vaccinated people may still become infected, in theory, and transmit the virus on a flight.

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three months after a positive test, so long as the traveler has not had any symptoms. In this situation, a passenger may travel with documentation of the positive test result and a letter from a health care provider or a public health official stating that the traveler now has been cleared for travel.

Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers or the documentation of recovery before they board. If a passenger does not provide proof of a negative test or recovery, or chooses not to take a test, the airline must deny boarding to the passenger, the agency said.

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Events DESIGNER PURSE BINGO POSTPONED Benefits the 113th Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Star Hose Fire Co., 7748 Penn St., Emerald. Doors open 5 p.m.,bingo starts 6 p.m. BYOB. Snacks provided, kitchen open. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. Call 484-619-0140 or 484-225-2714 for tickets. (1/21)

Personals Gentleman, age 53, clean, healthy, and financially secure. Seeks romantic female age 30-50 for companionship, friendship, etc, any race OK. Will help support right woman. Call or text Joseph at 484-226-7690, leave message. (1/21) Looking for female roommate/ companionship, between the ages of 50-60. Help with household chores, Slatedale area. Call Jerry 610-7045965, rent $400 (1/21)

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How to: Protect Yourself from Fraud (edited) SOURCE: AARP One reason to be glad 2020 is over is because it was a banner year for scammers. As always, your best defense against a scam, against fraud, is you.

Here are some top ways to help you stop fraud now.

Improve Your Password Protection / Many online retailers, financial companies and service providers offer “dual-factor authentication.” What this means is that after you enter your name and password, they send you a text or email with a verification code you must then enter before you can access your account.

It’s an extra step, but it’s a fortress of extra security.

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Check Your Credit Report / All three major credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – are offering free weekly online reports through April 2021. Find out more at AnnualCreditReport.com.

Filter Your Phone Calls / If you get a lot of spam calls, enter all your trusted contacts into your smartphone. Then when the phone rings, your caller ID will let you know if it’s someone you know – or not.

Manage Your Emails / Start marking your unwanted emails as spam. Similar messages will then be automatically routed to the trash.

Do a Quick Facebook Privacy Checkup / Click on the downward arrow in the upper right corner of your Facebook page and then click on Settings & Privacy and Privacy Checkup. This easy-to-use wizard will guide you through settings that will enable you to lock your profile so only friends can see it and scammers cannot.

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