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Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday, commemorating those who have died in military service to their country. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day - an occasion to decorate the graves of the war dead - and was created in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Observances are held at military graveyards, cemeteries and memorials, and military themed parades are held across the country. Memorial Day, and the long weekend that it creates, is generally seen to mark the beginning of the summer season (while Labor Day marks the end).
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Why is the Poppy a Symbol of Memorial Day? SOURCE: Almanac.com (The Old Farmer’s Almanac)
In the war-torn battlefields of Europe, the common red field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) was one of the first plants to reappear. Its seeds scattered in the wind and sat dormant in the ground, only germinating when the ground was disturbed – as it was by the very brutal fighting of World War 1. John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and physician, witnessed the war first hand and was inspired to write the now-famous poem “In Flanders Fields” in 1915. He saw the poppies scattered throughout the battlefield surrounding his artillery position in Belgium. The Poppy Lady In November 1918, days before the official end of the war, an American professor named Moina Michael wrote her own poem, “We Shall Keep the Faith,” which was inspired by McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields.” In her poem she mentioned wearing the “poppy red” to honor the dead, and with that, the tradition
of adorning one’s clothing with a single red poppy in remembrance of those killed in the Great War was born. Moina herself came to be known – and honored – as “The Poppy Lady.” The Symbol Spreads Abroad The wearing of the poppy was traditionally done on Memorial Day in the United States, but the symbolism has evolved to encompass all veterans living and deceased, so poppies may be worn on Veterans Day as well. Not long after the custom began, it was adopted by other Allied nations, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, where it is still popular today. In these countries, the poppy is worn on Remembrance Day (November 11).
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A letter form the Slatington Public Library The Slatington Public Library has been closed since March, and we are eagerly awaiting our entry into the“Yellow”phase of reopening. Unfortunately, we will not be able to hold our pre-school story hour, or our Wonderful World of Wildlife summer reading program. The library has signed up for a virtual summer reading program; information will be on our web page. We hope to reschedule a local history program on the Slate industry which was to be given by David Altrichter. We also needed to cancel our Arts Night which was a combined endeavor with the Woman’s Club of Slatington. The end date for our ongoing 50/50 raffle has been extended. We are trying to decide the best time to pull the winners. If you have bought tickets, be assured we will have a drawing. We do have plans in place for patrons to safely use the library once our county enters the yellow phase. Books, magazines and movies will be available for checkout. There will be no computer use by the public, and no one will be allowed to stay in the library, and masks must be worn. If you have a library card, you can access the links to the electronic resources on our home page (www.slatingtonlibrary. org). These include e-books and audio books; Novelist; Comics Plus; Zinnio to read magazines;
Rosetta Stone to learn a new language, Brainfuse for test prep, e-learning and homework help; and Ancestry and Heritage Quest. If you need to sign-up for a library card, e-mail the library at slatlib@ptd. net or slatlib2@ptd.net with your name, address and phone number, and we can assign you one. The library will be mailing out their community fundraising appeal shortly. In view of the fact that many of our other fundraisers will not take place during the Coronavirus pandemic, we ask that you consider a donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Please continue to stay safe, we look forward to seeing you in the Yellow.
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Excerpted from: How to Connect Your Children and Family to Nature during the Pandemic
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The natural world is full of little wonders, and the more you learn, the more you realize just how many unique and beautiful creatures we share this planet with. And the world of birds is no exception. For example, did you know that there’s a gorgeous bird whose breeding plumage makes it look like a strawberry? There is!
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Birds, Birds and Birdwatching SOURCE: Various
Birds, birds and more birds! It’s spring, birds are everywhere, and birdwatching, or birding, is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It’s a great outdoor activity to do alone or with your family, and it can easily be done with the naked eye, or using visual enhancement devices like binoculars and telescopes. One useful item you will want to have is a bird identification guide.You can purchase those in hard copy to carry with you, or use a bird identification guide such as this one from Birdwatcher’s Digest: https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/ learn/identification.php. Birdwatching Tips Location, time of day, weather, and time of year can influence what types and numbers of birds you might observe. Get to know your regulars Some birds in your neighborhood are common, year-round residents. By learning to identify these birds by sight and sound, and by recognizing their habits you will better be able to notice when something unusual comes along.
Find a Good Spot From your own backyard or neighborhood, to a nature trail or muddy shoreline, there are many good spots to sit and let the birds come to you. A spot where birds can find food and water will increase your chances of finding interesting species. Time of Day While many familiar birds are active during the day, owls and many others become active in the evening and into the night. Time of Year Though you will likely have some year-round residents, some birds in your neighborhood may only appear in the summer, others in the winter, and still others might only be glimpsed during spring and fall migrations. Blend In Moving quietly or staying still can help you avoid scaring birds away. As long as you're in a good birding spot, the birds should come to you. Be Patient While some birds sing and announce their presence continually, some birds are quieter and blend in to their environments more than others.
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After careful consideration of the public health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19, the NL Swimming Pool will not be opening for the 2020 swim season. According to the PA Recreation & Parks Society, swimming pools are to remain closed while in the red or yellow phases of reopening. We hope that our NL community patrons are staying safe and staying home to protect yourself and others. We look forward to providing a safe swim environment for this community in the years to come.
Don't be too frustrated when you can't ID a bird; the challenge of that is part of the reason the activity is rewarding. Take Notes If you keep a logbook, over time, you'll be able to anticipate the movements of birds during migrations. Practice Take note of the birds you see and hear on your walks, while you're looking out your kitchen window, or while you're doing other activities outdoors. Being observant and aware of your surroundings can heighten your senses and help you find other surprises in nature, too.
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the marking of your circumference on the ground. Dig the space out to a depth of 6". Then use the same method as above to mark an inner circle 12" in from the outside circle. This inner circle will be the edge of the fire pit wall. Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon. Mix concrete with water until it reaches the consistency of peanut butter. Lay the wet concrete in between the two circles so it is level to the ground. Leave the center area free of concrete to allow for drainage. Build up the concrete until it is about 1-1/2" below ground level. Press rebar into the concrete for reinforcement. Smooth the surface with a trowel and let dry for 24 hours. Step 2: Build Outer Wall With the foundation set, it's time to lay the stones. Mix mortar and then shovel about 2" of it on top of the concrete base. Working in small sections, place the stones on the mortar. If you are using natural stone, mix the sizes and colors of the stones, and choose stone faces that are attractive and match the slight curve of your outline. When necessary use a chipping hammer to shape individual stones.
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the stones and bricks makes the structure more stable and gives it a nicer look. Use a jointer to remove excess mortar from between the stones. Step 4: Finishing Touches To finish the structure lay a cap of pre-selected flat fieldstones on top of the wall. Add about an inch layer of mortar and then begin laying the stones, making sure the tops create a flat, even surface along the entire circumference. Add more mortar between these capstones to complete the fire pit. You can also dig out the area surrounding the fire pit, fill it in with landscape fabric to prevent weeds and cover the space with crushed stone. As the first few levels of stone begin to take shape along the outside edge of the fire pit, begin to lay fire bricks to form the inner wall of the structure. Step 3: Build Inner Fire Brick Wall Level each brick then fill the gaps in between with wet mortar, scraping away any excess. Make sure to measure the inside and outside edges of the wall periodically to maintain the wall's thickness and circular shape. Continue to raise both the bricks (against the inside circle) and the stones (against the outside circle), filling any gaps in between with stones and mortar as the wall grows. Staggering the seams of
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all kids are capable of successfully executing this exercise." Skipping Not only does skipping increase heart rate, work out the total body, and improve core strength, it's also an unexpected workout for little minds as well. "Skipping is a fantastic brain booster!" Oldham says. "It engages both the left and right brain, leading to improved functioning, while improving balance and coordination." Crab Walk You know how to do these: Have your kids sit with their feet in front and hands behind, then lift
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Die Mensche un Die Monkeys Der anner Daag waar en Mann am Barrig mit’re Dreh-ariyel un me Monkey. Der Henner Shenkelmoyer hot gsaagt es waer eemol en Mann gwest bei em Naame Darwin, wu behaapdt hot, as mir deede vun de Monkeys haerschtamme. Daer Monkey waar so schmart un gewichst, as mer es schier glaawe hot misse, as sie eemol Mensche waare, adder mir eemol Monkeys. Es waar ken iwwerauser wieschder Monkey, un sei Gsicht waar mir bekannt un ich hab lang gschtuddiet, wie er guckt bis der Billy Bixler mir zu Hilf kumme iss un hot gsaat er deet gucke wie em alde Yockel ‚Haahneberger‘sei Bu uff der anner Seit em Barrig. Mei Daadi hot als gsaat “Der heecher as en Monkey graddelt, der besser kann mir sei Schwanz sehne.” Sellem nooch, misse unser Eldre gut bekannt gwest sei mit ihre Voreldre. Es hot viel Monkeys, as alleweil in der Heh graddle fer ihre Schwenz weise – sell iss, fer weise, as sie Monkeys sin. Der Mann, wu alle political Party verdammt, as wie sei eegene un meent er waer allee recht, graddelt
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Schwanz, kummt runner un gebt uff, wu sei Daadi aagfange hot. Der aarem Mann, wu sei Gelt am Daag-lehner verdient un losst sei Fraa’s all schpende fer Dresse, hot net genunk Rick-schtrang fer weit nuffgraddle fer sei Schwanz zu weise. Der Mann wu glaabt er kann Dramm drinke so lang un so viel as er will un schtoppe wann er reddi iss, graddelt eemol ee Daag nuff, fallt runner, un verbrecht sei Hals. Der Mann, wu meent as unnich sei Hilf deet die Karrich zu em Deifel geh, findt sich eemol ee Daag am Pole drowwe un sei Schwanz bei sich; un der Mann, wu meent er kennt hure,schteele, Kaarde schpiele, liege, bschisse un die Aareme raawe in daere Welt, un bei grosse Gelt zu der Heide schicke, sei Weg in der Himmel kaafe, findt sich eemol ee Daag am Blatz, wu’s me Monkey die Haar fum Schwanz senkt. Ennihau, en Monkey iss en gschpassich Gedier. Ich meen sie sette en Vote hawwe, so as sie ebbes verdiene kennde an der Election. Sell waer es sechtzeht Amendment zu der Constitution, un wann die Brohibitionists glawwe deede as sie ihre Kandidate electe kennde mit sellre Blank in ihrem Platform, dann glaab ich verhafdich as sie em Monkey en Schtimm gewwe deede. Ich glaab, as es net so en schlecht Ding waer. En Monkey deet genunk wisse fer sei Maul zuhalde un anner Leit vote losse wie sie welle – un viel vun der annere
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was not an exceedingly ugly monkey and its face looked familiar and I studied it for a long while before Billy Bixler came to my aid and said he looked like that old Jakey ‘Haahneberger’s’ son from the other side of the mountain. My dad always said,“The higher a monkey crawls, the better we can see its tail.” According to that our forefathers must have been well acquainted with their ancestors. There are many monkeys just now that crawl up in the air to show their tails – that is, to show that they are monkeys. The man who damns every political party except his own and thinks that his alone is right, crawls up in the air to show his tail. That attractive monkey who thinks every woman would fall in love with him as soon as she sees him, crawls in the air to show his tail. The man who no one trusts, who thinks he is only honest, is for a long time crawling up to show his tail. The man who thinks it’s a great accomplishment when he can drink so much whiskey like a pig without becoming drunk, crawls up in the air every day to show his tail. The man who thinks he owns the whole world and has a mortgage on Canada has a tail and everyone has already seen it. The man who lives a double life
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their candidate with that plank in their platform, then I truly believe they would give a monkey the vote. I believe that would not be a bad thing. A monkey would know enough to keep his mouth shut and let other people vote how they want – and many of the other type of people do not. [Thomas H. Harter was born in Centre County, PA on 28 May 1854. As a youngster he could not read or write until the age of 12 and did not begin school until he was 15. Later, after learning the printing trade and attending Penn Hall academy at Spring Hill, he embarked on a career as a publisher and editor of newspapers. He was at the Middleburg (PA) Post (1884-94) when he wrote his Dutch letters to the editor under pen name, Gottlieb Boonastiel. The content of those articles reflected that time and location. (I did some editing of this article, however.) He retired in 1932 and passed away on 31 May 1933.]
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