Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette August 17

The Eyes Have It!

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette

If we look a little ways ahead, perhaps sadly, we can see the end of summer 2023. We actually only have about two-and-a-half weeks of summer left on the date this issue hits the stands.

One of the things that come to mind at this time of the year – especially if you have children – is the “back-to-school” process. This involves everything from getting your child resituated in school, to advance planning. Included in the

planning stage is the importance of getting your child an eye exam. That ties into the continuing yearlong focus here at the Gazette on health matters. In this issue the health focus will be eye health –for both children and adults.

We start with the importance of a child’s eye exam. And by “child” we can mean a four-year-old or a fourteen-year-old. No matter the child’s age, it’s important to understand that a child’s eye exam could very strongly connect to the child’s success as they head back to school. Let me explain.

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When I was six years old, my grandfather, who was an eye doctor, noticed that I was bumping into too many things as I made my way around the house. In short order, I was wearing my first eyeglasses. Thinking back as an adult, I realize that if I had started kindergarten or first grade without corrected vision, my learning would have suffered tremendously. If that catches your attention, be sure and read “The Importance of Child Eye Exams.”

Of course an eye exam is just as important for us adults. Check out “The Dilated Eye Exam” to gain an understanding of what’s involved in a

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dilated eye exam and why it’s important for you. In “How Many Eye Colors?” we sort out the primary eye colors known to man. We take a look at what causes particular eye colors and also, which eye color is the rarest. There is actually one eye color that is not even in 1% of the entire human population. Is it yours? Read the article to find out more.

Now going back to school can be a stressful time for a child or teen. In “Helping Your Child Go Back to School” we give you some tips on how to help them ease into the new routines.

By the way, did you know that good eating habits can affect your child’s health for a lifetime? Not to mention the benefit of your child heading to school with a well-nourished body and brain. In “Raising Your Child to be a Healthy Eater,” we bring you information that focuses on younger children and the difference you can make in their lifetime health by raising them to have healthy eating habits.

So enjoy the remaining days of summer and then please join us next time when we move our

focus to restaurants. We’ll have everything from “copycat recipes,” to restaurant trends that were driven by the pandemic, but which are now here to stay. See you next time!

Lehigh Township Historical Society News

Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent

National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st was a good night for LTHS. We had 55 people visit the Historical Centre Museum, many for the first time, during the event at Indian Trail Park. We appreciate the interest from all who stopped in to visit. Thanks also to the Lehigh Township Police Department for organizing the event.

Summer is almost over and our final summer Open House at the Historical Centre Museum will be held on Sunday, September 3rd (Labor Day weekend) from 1 to 4 pm. The Museum will also be open for visitors for a special Open House on Saturday, September 16th from 9 am to 1 pm.

LTHS has begun taking advance orders for our Annual Fall Mum Sale from 9 to 2 on Saturday, September 16th. See our ad in this issue of the Gazette for more info. Discounted orders must be received by Sept. 5th. You can call our office and leave a message at 610-4400151 with your selection or print an order form from our website at www. lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org. We will

also have a Bake Sale during this event with lots of yummy seasonal treats. Come early for the best selection of mums and baked goods. Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 4th 12-4 pm for our special Open House at the St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse in Indianland. We will have a program about mapping old schoolhouses in Northampton County in the church social hall. Our theme this year is “Sharing One-Room School Memories”. If you attended a one-room or two-room school, or know someone who did, plan to attend and share your memories. The event is free and open to the public.

We are open most Tuesday mornings from 9 am to noon if you need to stop in. We are also open by appointment for visitors or groups year-round in addition to our Open House hours.

Please visit our website at www. lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org for more details on our upcoming events or call the Centre at 610-440-0151 and leave a message

The Importance of Child Eye Exams

SOURCE: sfgate.com (edited)

As the kids get ready to go back to school, getting their eyes examined can be a critical part of their success in the semester ahead. Eye exams are important for children not only for general eye health but also because nearsightedness in children has increased dramatically in recent years and could have a negative impact on how well they learn in school.

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, means that while you can see objects close to you clearly, objects that are further away are blurry. Myopia often begins in childhood and adolescence and worsens to about the age of 20, which can include the early driving years. According to one recent study of more than 120,000 children, the prevalence of myopia increased up to three times in 2020 compared to the previous five years – especially noted in children ages six to eight.

What causes myopia?

Myopia happens when the length of the eyeball grows too long, or the cornea (the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil) is too curved. This causes the light that enters the eye to not focus properly on the retina (the sensory layer within the eye). While family history is a part of it – a child has a one in three chance of developing nearsightedness if one parent is also nearsighted – lifestyle factors also play a role.

Spending a great deal of time indoors, looking

at things close up through reading and having lots of screen time with devices like tablets or smartphones, and poor lighting can all contribute to the development of myopia. So, one of the unintended outcomes of the pandemic’s extra indoor time, more-than-usual screen time, and at-home online learning is a significant uptick of kids with myopia.

Myopia Signs and Symptoms

A child with myopia may talk about far-away objects looking blurry or not being able to see a TV screen, movie screen or school whiteboard. They may squint often, blink a lot, rub their eyes frequently or seem to be unaware of distant objects.

Sometimes, myopia may cause headaches due to eyestrain. However, because a child may think blurry is just normal, they may not mention any issues at all. That’s one reason it’s essential for a child to have regular checkups with an eye care professional, who can identify potential problems.

While fuzzy vision can lead to challenges at school or during sports and other extracurricular activities, untreated myopia can also lead to serious sight-threatening eye health issues later in life, including glaucoma and cataracts.

Eye Health and Exams

Fortunately, taking regular action to treat myopia while your child is young goes a long way in reducing risk down the road. For example, relaxing and playing outdoors, going to bed earlier, using proper lighting, and taking regular breaks from near-vision activities like reading and screen time are all good for eye health.

An annual eye exam with an optometrist is a fast and effective way to detect various eye conditions and vision problems – not just myopia – so be sure to make that part of your back-toschool planning. The annual exam will go a long way towards setting your child up for a bright and clear future.

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Helping Your Child Go Back to School

SOURCE: kidshealth.org (excerpt/edited)

After a summer of sleeping in or doing things on their own time, the alarm bell announcing that first day of school can be a rude awakening for your child. Whether your child is a freshman or a confident senior, heading back to school is a time of transition with new classes, new

teachers, new schedules, and a new social scene. Here are some ways you can help your child make the transition to the new school year a little easier.

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How can you help your child handle it? If your child is headed to a new school, try to take them there for a visit before classes begin. Explore any areas of particular interest, such as the gym, library, or science labs. Some schools offer maps. Get one before school starts and then have your child keep it in their backpack until they are familiar with their new surroundings.

Also be sure they bring school supplies and paperwork on their first day. It can be helpful to pack their backpack the night before school starts so no one is scrambling at the last minute.

The First Day Routine

Each school has a different opening-day routine. Some start with homeroom or an assembly, but others may jump right into the first-period class. The entire experience of a new place, new classes and so forth can bring up new emotions for your child.

It's perfectly normal for a child to feel nervous on the first day of school. Getting back into the school routine and adjusting to new workloads takes some getting used to after a long summer break. If your child feels nervous or anxious at first, let them talk to you about it and reassure them that everything should settle down pretty quickly once they get into the routine.

If Your Child Comes Home Stressed

If your child seems stressed when they get home from school it could be because they feel overwhelmed and feel like they don’t have any control in their new situation. Here are some easy things you can do and emphasize that should give them a better sense of control:

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Plan ahead. / Get a wall calendar or personal planner for your child and have them fill it in with the dates of midterms, finals, and other tests. In an ongoing way, have them also note the due dates of term papers, essays, and other projects as they are assigned, as well as other time commitments such as basketball practice or play rehearsals. Finally, teach them the importance of saying “no” to additional activities until they feel they have control of the basics in their schedule.

Listen up and take notes. / Remind them that paying attention in class is incredibly important. Sure, it's sometimes easier said than done, but actively listening and taking notes during class can make recalling information easier when it comes time to study or write a report. If your child is a competitive type, explain this could give them a real advantage over other students in their class.

Raising Your Child to be a Healthy Eater

lifetime health by raising them to be a healthy eater.

It’s a common perception that children are young, healthy, active and generally thin, and bad food choices won’t have a big effect. But the reality is that lifelong eating habits are being formed at an early age and studies have shown that adult health problems like heart disease, diabetes and obesity begin in early childhood.

Creating a Plan

Parental concerns about the importance of healthy eating can sometimes backfire, causing children to reject foods or develop preferences for less healthy options. While you can’t always control what your child eats, you can avoid what experts say are common food mistakes such as these.

SOURCE: washingtonpost.com (edited)

Good eating habits can affect a kid’s health for a lifetime. Last issue we wrote about teen mental health. In this issue we want to focus on younger children and the difference you can make in their

Creating forbidden foods / Food restrictions can backfire. A “forbidden food” effect can just make children want those foods more.

A better approach: Keep junk food out of the house and keep healthier snacks – apple slices, cheese and crackers or carrot sticks and ranch

Hiding vegetables in foods / It’s fine to add healthful ingredients to foods, but feeding a child a squash brownie doesn’t teach them to like squash – it teaches them to like a brownie.

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A better approach is to create “food bridges.” If you know your child likes carrots, for instance, try introducing other orange foods like sweet potatoes or pumpkin. Mashed potatoes can be a short food bridge to mashed cauliflower.

Not giving children input / Parents can control the quality of the food in the house, but children should still be part of the decision-making. Taking kids grocery shopping or to a farm stand allows them to pick the vegetables they want. (But be warned: Grocery stores often display junk food at a child’s eye level.)

When home, bring children into the kitchen to take part in food preparation. Sometimes you can cook vegetables together; sometimes make dessert. If you have the room and time to garden, involving children in growing their own food has been shown to help with food understanding and acceptance.

Giving up / Studies show it can take 15 or more tries to get a child to like a new food, so don’t give up: breakthroughs can happen.

If your child has a friend who is an adventurous eater, invite them over to dinner. Studies show that children can learn good eating habits from friends. Also, try different ways of cooking and

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The Dilated Eye Exam

SOURCE: National Eye Institute (edited)

The dilated eye exam is the best thing you can do for your eye health. It’s the only way to check for eye diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat – and before they cause vision loss.

If you’ve never had one, the dilated eye exam is simple and painless. Your eye doctor will check

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for vision problems that make it hard to see clearly, like being nearsighted or farsighted. Then your doctor will give you some eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupil and check for eye diseases.

Since many eye diseases have no symptoms or warning signs, you could have a problem and not know it. Even if you think your eyes are healthy, getting a dilated eye exam is the only way to know for sure.

How often to get a dilated eye exam?

The frequency of dilated eye exams is based on your risk for eye disease. Generally, plan to get a dilated eye exam every 1 to 2 years if you:

• Are over age 60

• Are African American and over age 40

• Have a family history of glaucoma

Also, most people with diabetes or high blood pressure need to get a dilated eye exam at least

once a year. Your doctor will advise you on frequency for the test.

What happens during a dilated eye exam? The exam includes: • A visual acuity test to check how clearly you see. Your doctor will ask you to read letters that are up close and far away.

• A visual field test to check your peripheral (side) vision. Your doctor will test how well you can see objects off to the sides without moving your eyes.

• An eye muscle function test to check for problems with the muscles around your eyeballs. Your doctor will move an object around and ask you to follow it with your eyes.

• A pupil response test to check how light enters your eyes. Your doctor will shine a small flashlight into your eyes and check how your pupils react.

• A tonometry test to measure the pressure in your eyes. Your doctor will use a machine to blow a quick puff of air onto your eye, or gently touch your eye with a special tool. Don’t worry – it definitely does not hurt!

• Dilation to check for problems with the inner parts of your eye. Your doctor will give you some eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupil. This helps

the doctor see inside your eye.

Dilating your pupil lets more light into your eye – just like opening a door lets light into a dark room. Dilation helps your eye doctor check for many common eye problems, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If vision problems are found, you may receive a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses to help you see more clearly. If everything indicates you are seeing clearly with no signs of eye disease, you will be all set until your next exam.

Note that for a few hours after a dilated eye exam, your vision may be blurry and you may be sensitive to light. Always have a friend or family member drive you home from your appointment and bring sunglasses to wear when in bright light.

How Many Eye Colors?

SOURCE: mieye.com

The human eye is nothing short of amazing and eye colors are some of the most interesting things about our eyes. While there are a limitless number of hues, shades, richness, and color combinations that make up your personal eye color, most people agree about how many eye colors there are in general. That number is six: brown, hazel, blue, green, gray, and amber.

What Determines Eye Color?

Generally, eye color depends on how much of the pigment melanin is in the iris, the colored part of the eyes. The more pigment, the darker the eyes. There is no such thing as a black iris, however; eyes that appear to be black are simply very dark brown.

The interesting thing to note is that there is only one pigment color: brown. The color of the eyes is determined by the level of pigmentation in the eyes. Research shows that up to 16 genes may influence eye color and also, a very small number

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of people may notice their eye color changing with age.

Brown Eyes / Brown eyes are by far the most common eye color. In fact, approximately 80 percent of the world’s population has brown eyes. Because they are deeply pigmented, brown eyes are more protected from the sun than other colored eyes.

Blue Eyes / There’s a saying out there that all people with blue eyes are related. Legend has it that at one time, everyone had brown eyes, but a genetic mutation in a single individual 10,000 years ago led to blue eyes. Whether that’s true or not, we do not know for sure. What we do know is that about 10 percent of the world’s population

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August is Do not Be a Bully Month

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Do Not Be A Bully Month is celebrated in August and reminds us to address bullying prevention. The month-long event aims to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. With the school year just around the corner this is the perfect time for parents to sit down with their children and discuss proper behavior and how we treat others. According to bullyingstatistics.org some things that parents can do to teach their children not to bully include:

• Set a good example by not bullying or intimidating others.

• Talk to your child about the fact that bullying is wrong and hurts other people.

• Make clear family rules about what bullying is and that any form of bullying is not acceptable.

• Explain the consequences if anyone bullies, and be sure that you follow through on the consequences any time this rule is broken.

• Spend time with your child and ask questions about their friends and activities.

• Monitor your child’s behavior, including cell

phone and social media usage.

• Watch for and praise any times that they use positive social interactions.

• Contact your school and inquire about their bullying policy and how they will address bullying during the year.

• Encourage your school to post their policy on the school website if it is not there already.

If not addressed in the proper way, bullying can aggravate depression and could be a catalyst for suicide, especially if the bullied child is already facing mental health issues.

According to a study published in February of this year by the journal PLOS ONE, being a victim of bullying can be associated with mental distress and suicide attempts in teens. School bullying is a common problem, with research estimating that as many as 30% of American youth suffer. Being bullied may have a lasting effect on students’ well -being, health, and social adjustment. Examples of this may be cyberbullying, social bullying, and bullying based on race and sexual orientation. Hurtful sexual jokes and comments correlate

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How Many Eye Colors?

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has blue eyes today.

Hazel Eyes / The word “hazel” doesn’t really describe a color as much as a combination of colors. Hazel eyes have hints of green, blue, gold, and brown. About 5 percent of the population has hazel eyes.

Amber Eyes / The number of people who have true amber eyes is unknown, but it is definitely one of the rarest colors. Unlike hazel eyes, amber eyes do not contain hints of other colors.

Gray Eyes / Only 3 percent of the world’s population have gray eyes, which may be confused with blue eyes. It is believed that people with gray eyes have even less melanin in their eyes than people with blue eyes.

Green Eyes / Although it may not appear to be so, after amber, green eyes are the least common eye color. Green eyes have more melanin than blue eyes, but only 2 percent of the people in the world actually have green eyes.

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While the above is a general idea of how many eye colors there are, truly no two pairs of eyes are alike, which is part of what makes each human wonderfully unique. Some eyes that appear hazel may look blue depending on the season or clothing. Perhaps most fascinating are heterochromatic eyes, where one person has different-colored eyes. Other than their appearance, heterochromatic eyes are no different than any other eyes.

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Outdoor kickoff event featured NASCAR pit crew demonstrations and activities to test kids’ own pit crew abilities

Hundreds of kids and kids at heart pulled up to the starting line today for the opening of the new Crayola Experience Easton takeover experience—Kubota Raceway Makeover.

The colorful family destination and the Kubota Tractor Corporation have once again collaborated for an immersive, handson adventure. Inspired by Kubota’s iconic orange equipment and its NASCAR partners, the limited-time, auto racing-themed takeover of Crayola Experience in downtown Easton shows kids how the power of imagination and the power of teamwork to make anything possible.

A special outdoor kickoff event open to the public featured pit crew demonstrations by

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kid-size Kubota tractors around a track, fueled up at gas depot sandboxes, and colored on a Kubota tractor and 5-ft tall racing-themed coloring pages.

“Through collaborations such as the one we have with Kubota, we’re able to create exciting and engaging experiences that showcase real-life applications of how imagination and creativity are at the core of everything we,” said Crayola Chief Operating Officer Pete Ruggiero.

Inside the family attraction, a full-size Kubota tractor, RTV, and mower, as well as kid-size, Kubota-branded race car and race truck have helped to transform Crayola Experience for the takeover event. Kids are put in the driver’s seat of dozens of interactive activities as they bring to life the colorful community of Crayonville and ready the fictional town for its new raceway.

Now through Sept. 5, kids can:

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• Record their own racing broadcast at the Channel 64 Newscast, and more.

“Partnering with Crayola brings to life our iconic orange equipment in new ways and with it the chance for kids to get creative and see what’s possible when we work together,” said Todd Stucke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Kubota Tractor Corporation.

This limited-time, kid-powered experience is included in the price of admission. For more information, visit CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota.

During this year’s national tour, the Kubota Raceway Makeover is making pit stops at Crayola Experience locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, Texas, and Arizona. Besides the takeover events, the partnership includes at-home crafts and coloring pages that can be downloaded from CrayolaExperience.com/Kubota and Crayola.com; and classroom activities and educational content.

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significantly to mental distress and suicide attempts.

Are parents legally responsible if their kid is a bully? One would have to look at their state’s laws. Across the country, 47 states do have some parental liability laws according to Love Our Children USA. In those states, parents may be held responsible for negligent or intentional acts as well as crimes of their children. The best way to avoid liability for your child’s actions is to talk to them about the dangers of bullying.

The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators, and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. The Parent Resource Program sponsored by The Jason Foundation is a valuable website for parents. The site provides information, tools, and resources to help parents identify if their child is at risk. Please visit https://prp.jasonfoundation.com

Northampton athletic training student completes externship with Arizona State University

submitted by Julie Stellfox

McKayla Strohl, a May graduate of Commonwealth University-Lock Haven University in the Master of Science in Athletic Training program, was first introduced to the world of sports medicine in high school as a student-athlete. In her hometown of Northampton, Strohl also took sports medicine courses at Northampton Area High School and at Bethlehem Vocational Technical School.

Having been a student-athlete in high school and experiencing her own sports-related injuries, Strohl wanted to provide care to athletes and help them return quickly to the sport they love. So, she decided to pursue a career in athletic training and begin her college education at Lock Haven.

During Strohl's last semester of graduate school, she had the opportunity to complete a clinical externship at Arizona State University in Tempe Arizona. She worked under the

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Continued from page 33 supervision of certified athletic trainer, Tanner Spoden, primarily working with the softball team. She also had the opportunity to work with Arizona State's men's tennis, women's soccer and gymnastics teams and created professional relationships with other certified athletic trainers.

During her time at Arizona State University, Strohl covered daily practices and home conference games. While working at the Divison I level, Strohl was able focus on developing her confidence with upper extremity evaluations due to the nature of her sport assignment. She also learned to implement manual therapies such as cupping, soft tissue massage and gavilon into her daily practice to treat her patients. She has received great feedback from her patients on the use of those modalities.

"Being able to manage an athletic training facility under a certified athletic trainer's supervision has greatly increased my confidence, and it makes me more excited to begin a career working as a certified athletic trainer," Strohl said.

Who’s who? Find out September 9

Submitted by Peggy Moser

The 295th Anniversary Festival of the Craig’s Scotch-Irish Settlement, hosted by Horner’s Cemetery, will take place on Saturday, September 9 at 1 p.m. at 4965 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. A rain date is set for September 10.

According to the Northampton Historical & Genealogical Society, the Craig family formed the first congregation, and built the oldest church and cemetery in Northampton County.

How much else do you really know about your local history? Could you please answer the following questions? I can guarantee that this was not the local history I was taught.

Who is the founder of Northampton? Hint: It was not Col. Siegfried.

Who is the founder of Bath that also had the first business in Bath? Who was the surveyor of Bath? Hint: It was not Archie Leigh.

Which family started the oldest, longest and permanent settlement? Hint: It was not our Gen. Brown.

What are the names of the two French & Indian War Forts between Bath and Northampton and where are they located? Hint: One is in

Northampton and one is in rural Bath. Our Gen. Brown received which gift from General and President George Washington?

Did President T. Roosevelt descend from our founding father of this area?

Was the Gregg family the ancestor of which President?

Where did Ben Franklin stop when traveling from Philadelphia to Lehighton?

Which historian runs a special series in the local newspaper? Hint: Very well-known, his initials are E.P. and he was a teacher that taught the importance of true historical facts.

If you could answer all these questions correctly without looking up the answers, stop by on September 9 because we have some new information.

If you could not answer all these questions correctly, stop by anyway on September 9 at 1 p.m. and get the answers.

The anniversary festival will have free admission, a raffle, basket social, food, special guests, and donations will be accepted. For more information, please call Peggy at 610-984-4532 and leave a message.

Get ready for back to School with Giant’s Virtual wellbeing classes

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by Laura Jacobs

This back to school season, the GIANT Company’s team of dietitians are ready with meal and snack inspiration to save you time, energy and money.

“Whether it’s breakfast tips, lunchbox inspiration, afterschool snacks, or supper in a snap, our dietitians understand that simple, easy and realistic food ideas are needed when it comes to navigating the back-to-school routine,” said Kilene Knitter,

MS, RD, LDN, dietitian with the GIANT Company. “We’re here to also help you to add some fun and nutrition to the mix too!”

Check out some of the free virtual nutrition classes being offered by the GIANT Company this August:

• Overwhelmed by lunchbox perfection seen on social media trends? Us too. This year, let the GIANT Company dietitians show how simple and affordable it can be to create fun and easy meals and snacks from day one in their Back to School Essentials series. Every Thursday at noon, they say bye-bye to the bento box and hello to realistic inspiration, like rainbow roll-ups and pancake stackers.

• Between helping with homework and driving to activities, who has time to cook an elaborate meal during the week? The dietitians show how simple and delicious it can be to make fast and fresh meals, like Mexican tofu scramble and Mediterranean nachos on Mondays at noon in the Meal Solution Mondays series.

• Whether navigating a food allergy in your family or looking to expand your knowledge, join Dietitian Joni Rampolla in a Table Talk series on Wednesdays at noon as she brings awareness by interviewing leaders and experts in the field, like the Kyah Rahn Foundation and Food Allergy Research & Education.

• The dietitians are ready with brain boosting information, tips and inspiration to help you gear up for this back-to-routine season in their Wellbeing Workshops every Wednesday at 8 p.m. They’ll explore topics like the MIND Diet, nutrients and supplements to support brain health featuring a collaboration with our pharmacy team, and a virtual store tour.

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Cadence Whalen has been chosen for Girl of the month for August.

Cadence is the daughter of Tim and Mari Whalen and will be a senior at Northern Lehigh High School in the Fall. Her activities include Vice president of National Honor Society, Treasurer of her senior class, a member of student council, a 2 year captain of her basketball and Cheer Team.

She recently earned All American Cheerleader for the second time this summer.

She is a student in the Emerging Health professional program at LCTI. Her future plans include attending a 5-year accelerated Physicians Assistant program.

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Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $22,000

A full field of 172 golfers participated in the 13th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the Northampton Area Konkrete Kids Educational Foundation on June 13th at Woodstone Country Club in Danielsville. This year’s tournament raised $22,000 which will be used to support numerous educational projects/programs that will directly impact the educational experiences of K-12 students throughout the Northampton Area School District.

Woodstone’s owner, Bruce Lack, was once again the Title Sponsor of the Tournament, and other generous sponsors included the following: St. Luke’s Sport Medicine; KCBA Architects; D’Huy Engineering; People’s Security Bank and Trust; Bio-Haz Solutions; Schisler Funeral Home; Better Homes and Gardens RE/Cassidon; ESSA Bank and Trust; Shulman Law Offices, King, Spry, Herman & Faul, LLC; Public Financial Advisors; Dun-Rite Electric; Terraform Engineering, and many more local businesses and individuals.

A number of prizes were awarded to the golfers who participated in the Tournament. There were three flights with first, second, and third places awarded for each flight. The first-place teams in each flight received Tru Medic Personal Therapy Devices valued at $105; the second-place teams received golf shirts valued at $65; the third-place teams received $35 Woodstone Pro Shop gift certificates; $25 gift certificates were awarded for five “Closest to Pin” hole winners and one “Straightest Drive” hole winner.

The winning golfers were

Flight Place Score Golfers

1 1 -17 Eric Bender Keenan Stare

Andrew Beil Rob Csencsits

1 2 -15 Eric Gianelle Pete Martin Shawn Fitzpatrick Ian Dorani

1 3 -14 Mandy Hoyon Chris Hoyson

Mark Firment Justin Tressler

2 1 -10 Martin O’Hara Maurice Lewis

Jeff Krchnavy Billy Schroeder

2 2 -10 Andrew Sallit Chris Sallit Joe Smith Adam Clark

2 3 -10 Harold Schisler Adam Schisler Donald Herrmann Jon Kush

3 1 -5 Jesse Hummell Pat Murphy Derek Sedlock Steve Spagnolett

3 2 -5 Bill Powell Rich Stengel Danell Roberson Matt Bunjo

3 3 -5 Mike Skubik Juan Matute Dave Jones Scott Edwards

Additional winners:

Chris Sallit - Closest to Pin on #13 @ 7’1”; Jesse Ortiz - Closest to Pin on #16 @ 4’; Michael Mann - Closest to Pin on #5 @ 4’; Bill Papay - Closest to Pin on #8 @ 4’7”; William McGeeStraightest Drive on #11 @ 0”

Touching the Line.

A raffle was also held at the Tournament with prizes including a 2023 Scotty Cameron Putter valued at $450; a Regular Shaft

3 Wood valued at $350; a 2023 Titleist Vokey Wedge valued at $180; and various gift certificates for Greens Fees and Carts at Jack Frost National Golf Course, Woodstone Country Club, and Southmoore Golf Course. The 14th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by the Foundation is scheduled for June 17, 2024, at Woodstone Country Club. Contact Bill Conner at connerw66@ msn.com for information on participating, volunteering, and/ or sponsoring next year’s fundraiser.

Victory Park Summer Concert Series

The Victory Park Summer Concert Series will conclude Friday, August 18th, beginning at 6:00pm with a performance by local favorites, Midnight Special Band.

Midnight Special Band was formed back in 1988 by brothers Dennis and Dean Rehrig. Their love of country music and entertaining folks from all over was the cornerstone of the band. The gift of music was given to them from their daddy, Frank "Pop" Rehrig. Frank was a fiddle player and also squeezed the accordion. Dennis and Dean, along with their father, were original members of the Rehrig Family Band along with Dennis's twin brother David. In 1979, Dennis, Dean and David decided to change the name of the band to Twitty Fever. David was the lead singer who had great passion for the music of Conway Twitty. Twitty Fever was a four-piece band rounded out with Jim Baldwin on bass guitar and harmony vocals. In 1988, Dennis and Dean decided to leave Twitty Fever and begin Midnight Special Band. Since 1988, Midnight Special Band has gone through many changes. But, one thing has remained the

same: love of music. The love of country music by the Rehrig Family continues to be the foundation of Midnight Special Band.

Food trucks Slide on By, Delicious Dogs and More and Fifi’s Ice Cream will be at the park and adult beverages will be available from Cave Brewing and Stone Lake Winery.

For more information on the concert or any of NLRA’s many program offerings, check the NLRA website, www.northernlehighrec.org, or Facebook page.

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tackle this busy season. Join the dietitians on Saturday, August 26 at 10 a.m. in Mini Chef Mornings and celebrate National Cherry Popsicle Day by creating Cherry Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles. These easy, portable and affordable pairings will give you long-lasting energy and keep everyone feeling full all morning long.

Visit the GIANT Company dietitian websites at giantfoodstores.com/wellness or martinsfoods. com/wellness for recipe inspiration and resources. There is also a link to pre-register for all virtual classes, including a complete listing of classes and ingredients needed for each class. In addition, customers can earn 50 CHOICE Rewards points when they register, provide their card number, state, and attend the entire class.

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SHINE Afterschool Program opens Makerspace at Slatington Elementary

submitted by Linda Baker

In partnership with the Northern Lehigh School District, Lehigh Carbon Community College’s SHINE program dedicated the new Makerspace on Monday, Aug. 14, at Slatington Elementary School. During the school day, the district uses the space with its own STEAM curriculum, which emphasizes hands-on learning. In the afternoon and evenings, SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) uses it for project-based STEM activities as part of the afterschool program. A makerspace is a collaborative work area to encourage making, exploring, learning and sharing that uses high-tech or no-tech tools. Students have access to a 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC machines, soldering irons and other equipment that is used in a variety of projects. The equipment is available for all students to use, not just those enrolled in SHINE.

These makerspace tools encourage students to envision, design and build new and exciting creations while boosting their self-confidence, teamwork and critical thinking skills. In makerspaces students take hands-on learning to the next level through innovation and creating something new, often the first step toward entrepreneurship and business start-ups.

LCCC also has makerspaces at the LCCC Tamaqua site in the Morgan Center and on the main campus in Science Hall.

SHINE is more than an afterschool program. It is a holistic approach to education that supports a student’s success both in and out of the classroom through the connection of schools, homes and communities. The program is designed to be a seamless network of educational and social services that helps students achieve their potential.

For more information on SHINE or the Makerspaces, contact Rachel Strucko, Director of SHINE, at 570-225-7245 or rkmiller@lccc.edu.

St. Peter’s UMC Events

Submitted by Sharleen Crossett

Just as school begins soon, Sunday school for all ages will begin on September 10th at 9:30am. Any youth going into 6th thru 12th grades, EDGE, “Every Day God Encounters” will have their first meeting on Monday September 11th at 6PM with a food and game night. Remember We’re Back!! Food Truck Thursday is every Thursday at 10am. Same routine and set up as last year! Due to safety reasons, the last car in line at noon is the last vehicle. God is ready to continue to provide for you needs. Always

keep watch on the church Facebook page. Remember, “The Redeemers Closet” is now open for clothing from 2-4PM every Wednesday. This is in addition to our monthly clothing ministry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you on August 19th, come and check out all the new clothing. Please note that only one (1) clothing collection box is now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc., and this is located at the Helping Hands Community Center. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection box or the Emerald Church. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated. The Monday morning Bible Study is at 10am. Studying the book of Romans, the study will explore chapter by chapter. For you women, the Women In Faith meet at 6PM, the 3rd Tuesday of the month to prepare for upcoming mission projects, and they enjoy a breakfast each month at different restaurants at 9am. No meeting during the month of August. For more info contact Nancy at 610-390-2516. Wednesday mornings the

Pastor alternates between “The Palmerton and Sacred Heart by the Creek in Northampton for a time of worship with the residents. If you would like to fellowship with the residents and have a time of worship midweek, contact Pastor Bill for the schedule and time.

“Grief Share” begins NEW session on September 5th, Tuesday morning at 10am, at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale. If you are interested in participating contact Pastor Bill. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’s Church. Starting Friday September 1st, Pastor

Michelle returns with “Moments with Kids” at 4pm. Find this on our facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080. 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. If you are looking for a place to worship, Worship service is at 10:30am, and Communion service is the first Sunday of each Month. Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.

Slatington Library News

submitted by Louise Bechtel

The library board and staff wish to thank Deb Siglin and Emily Siglin for running The Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour this summer. The children learned about exotic animals, and made many wonderful crafts. The library is in the midst of its annual community fundraising campaign. Please consider making a donation to support the library. Any amount is appreciated. The library is holding a Pampered Chef Online Fundraiser. Orders can be placed now until August 30th. The direct shopping link is https://www.pamperedchef.

com/party/slatingtonlibrary. Catalogs are also available at the library. You have one more week to bring in your lists for the library’s summer reading incentive program and a chance to win a $10.00 gift card. The library’s elevator project has begun. It will take approximately 3 months to complete. We’re hoping that there will be minimal disruption in the library’s everyday activities, but there will be times we will need to be closed. We are looking forward to the completion of this long awaited project. The Book Club is now reading “Remarkably bright creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. They will meet to discuss this book on Tuesday, September 5th. They will be meeting live and via Zoom at 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. Copies of the current book are available. The Genealogy group will be back from summer vacation on Saturday, September 9th, at 11:00 am in the library. All are welcome. Library hours are Mon. & Wed. 9am to 7pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Fri. 9am to 5pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday.

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Events

SAVE THE DATE: Chicken BBQ

September 9, 4 to 7 pm at St. John’s UCC, Laurys Station. Eat In or Take Out. Call church office for tickets, 610-262-8061. Limited number of tickets available. Adult meal $10; kid’s meal $5. (8/17)

Ginormous Yard Sale: 4 houses contents, furniture, tools, antiques, small appliances and thousands of items. Located next to Cherryville Car Wash, Friday 9/1 & Saturday 9/2, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (8/17)

Walnutport Senior Citizens

August 21, Mohegan Sun $25 p/p

October 16, Atlantic City Resorts Casino $15 rebate, $45 p/p FMI Contact Dianne 610-767-5646 (8/17)

Yard Sale: Sept 1, 2, & 3, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5635 Little Gap Rd., 1 1/4 mile E of Covered Bridge Inn. (8/17)

Huge Multi Family Garage/

Estate Sale: 1246 & 1248 Paul

Revere Dr. Walnutport (Heritage Village) Fri September 1 & Sat. September 2, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. lots of stuff. (8/17)

Yard Sale: August 24, 25 & 26, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 3907 Wood Drive, Walnutport. Washer, dryer, chest freezer, A/C’s, archery equipment, tools, H.H. items and much more. (8/17)

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FREELANCER The Home News is seeking a freelance writer to cover Nazareth Borough Council meetings the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Knowledge of AP Style is a plus. Email resume and writing sample to cstroh@homenewspa. com.

Real Estate for Rent

Room For Rent: Walnutport, Furnished, WIFI and Cable, Utilities inc. Use of deck and grill, full size refrigerator, convenient parking. Clean and quiet. Laundry on premises. No pets. One person only, call 610-767-5864 after 10 a.m. Appt. only (9/7)

Apartment Slatington: New 2 bedroom, spacious, eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom with linen closet, one-piece tub shower. NO PETS and no smoking, W/S/G included. $700 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.

Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $150-$250/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail. Furnished effic. apts also available. 610-577-0898. (12/21)

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TOUCH OF DUTCH

Submitted by Larry Gradwohl

25 Yuli 1955

Saag, nau graad eb ich’s vergess, will ich eich schreiwe, as der Samschdaag-owed widder es Liegner-fescht ghalde watt im Egypt Park. Wann ihr noch net datt waare, dann verfehlt’s net des Yaahr. Ich wett, as ihr sei-lewe net so’n Gelieg gheert hett, wie des widder gebt. Der Pumpernickle Bill iss widder datt fer sie all in der Roi halde, wo uff der stage sin. Ich weess net waer widder all die bei iss, awwer ich denk so verleicht baut die seem Druup wie em letscht Yaahr. Mir exschpeckde aa widder paar zu verzehle, as mer hoffe, as alliebber glaubt.

Die Daage sin schunnt am katzer warre un sell meent kiehler Nachde. Offkors der Wint geht aa iwwer de Hawwer-schtobble. Sell bringt aa kiehler Nachde bei. So iss eener als gsaagt warre.

Des iss widder die Zeit vum Yaahr fer widder Sunndaags-schul Picnics. Ich hab etliche Leit gfrogt, was sie noch errinere kennde vun Picnics Yaahre zerick. Do sin deel Dinge, as ich gheert hab. Mol fer eens sin die Picnics gaar nimmi, wie sie als waare. Eener hot gsaagt sie waere als mit em Buggy noch em Picnic. Der Gaul waer an em Baam aagbunne warre, so as er heemzus gschtanne hot; so wann er losgerisse waer, dann waer er heemzus gange. Eener hot gsaagt wie sie als der Busch uffgeleicht hen mit Kohl-eel Lichder. Es waar ebbes vun me Tank, as an en Baam ghenkt iss warre. Unneriwwer waar en Schtrang, wo en Licht fescht waar. Der Tank waar gfillt mit Kohleel. Die yunge Leit hen als Ring Schpielt. Die Esserei waar net zu Biede. Es Esse iss als mitgenumme warre in der Wesch-kareb. Die Kinner un die Band sin als es erscht gfiedert warre un schpeeder die Eldre. Alles iss uff ee grosser Disch geduh warre un all sin drum rum gericht. Es Ice Cream waar in grosser Schtenner un mer hot’s gesse mit gleene blechne Leffel. Un Deel sin aa als noch em Picnic mit der Trolli. Sell waar als en Zeit. Wann’s voll waar hen Deel newedraa ghanke. Eeni hot mer gsaagt ihr Grempaep hett Wig mol aageduh ghatt, wie der Belsnickle im Yuli un hett en latt Bretzels an em Bendle gebunne un iwwer der Buckel ghenkt un waer im Busch rumgschprunge un die Kinner waere ihm als noh gschprunge fer browiere Bretzels zu griege.

Ei du Zeit, so kennt mer fattmache so alde Dinge awwer mei Babier iss voll. Wann ihr so Dinge

errinere vun der Picnics dann schreibt mer. Ich deet gleiche zu heere vun eich.

-Florence Baver

25th July 1955

Say, right now before I forget it, I want to write to you, that this Saturday evening a ‘Liars Contest’ will be held in Egypt Park. If you were not there yet, then don’t miss it this year. I’ll bet that you never heard such a series of lies like will happen again! Pumpernickel Bill [William Troxell] is there again to keep all those who are on the stage in line. I don’t know who will be among them, but I think probably about the same group as last year. Also, we expect to tell a couple again that we hope that everyone will believe.

The days are becoming shorter and that means cooler nights. Off course, the wind also goes over the oat stubbles. That also brings cooler nights with it. So was one always told.

This is again the time of the year for Sunday school picnics. I have asked some people what they still remember about picnics years ago. Here are some things that I heard. Just for one, the picnics are no longer like they always were. [What is?] One person said they would go on the buggy to the picnic. The horse would be tied to a tree, so that he stood facing home; so if he would have torn loose, he would go towards home. One had told how they always lit up the grove with kerosene lights. There was a type of tank that was hung on a tree. Down below was a strap where a light was fastened. The tank was filled with kerosene. The children always played ring-tag. [Does one have

anything to do with the other?] The food could not have been any better to eat. The food was always taken there in the wash basket. The children and the band were always fed first and later the adults. Everything was put on a large table and everyone was seated around it. The ice cream was in a large tub and one ate it with a little tin spoon. And some came to the picnic with the trolley. That was always an event. If it was full some just hung on the side of it. One woman said her grandpa once put on a wig, like the Belsnickel in July and also tied a lot of pretzels on a string and hung that over his back and would run around the grove and the children would then run after him to try to get the pretzels.

Oh my, oh my – one could continue with such old things, but my paper is full. If you remember such things about the picnics, then write me. I

would like to hear from you.

[I have not done a Baver article for a while, but I do like her Dutch – it reminds me of the way my parents spoke it! She always does topics that reflected the culture that time period like church picnics or ‘Liars Contests’ (A tradition of creating a farfetched story and trying to present it as true! Usually, the most creative one wins.). If you never have taken in a ‘Liars Contest,’ you can hear one at the annual Kutztown Folk Festival. Unfortunately, this year’s event is past; so, you’ll have to wait till next year. And speaking of church picnics, I was glad to see in the last issue of Town & Country notices of upcoming church picnics at some rural churches. Love this nostalgia!]

The Wonderful World of Wildlife finishes for the summer at the Slatington Public Library

Send a Message to Heaven Memorial Butterfly Release

Please join us for a celebration of life as we release butterflies in honor and memory of loved ones we have lost

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

Join us at the Bob Rodale Fitness Park at 1151 Mosser Road, Trexlertown, PA 18031

Butterfly release at 12 pm

$20 per butterfly for individual release

The butterfly order is due by Monday, August 28th

This event is in honor of Brenda Frana and all contributions from the event will be donated to the Brenda Frana Memorial Scholarship Funs which is given to current nursing students at Lehigh Carbon Community College

For more information or how to make a direct donation to the Scholarship Fund, please e-mail BFMemorial3@gmail.com or Call 610-462-1567

Please make checks payable to Brenda Frana Memorial Scholarship Fun

(Your donation is now a 501C3 Deduction) Thank you for your support!

The summer reading program at the Slatington Public Library ended this week. The Wonderful World of Wildlife story hour began on June 21st and ran for 8 consecutive Wednesdays. The children learned about exotic animals and then created some of their own. Books and prizes were given out each week and there was a coloring contest and a reading incentive program. The staff and the library board members are very thankful to Deb Siglin and Emily Siglin who ran the program.

Children attending “The Wonderful World of Wildlife,” at the Slatington Public Library display their hand crafted crabs.