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AUGUST 18, 2022 || townandcountrygazette.com 3 Content, including text, images, ads, and online material may not be reproduced, copied, or published either in whole or in part, without the consent of the publishers. 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 P 610-767-9600 F News@TownAndCountryGazette.com610-767-9612www.TownAndCountryGazette.comISSN1942-2091 The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is published the first and third Thursday of the month. The Gazette does not assume responsibility for an ad beyond the cost of the ad itself; we cannot be responsible for typographic errors. We reserve the right to reject any article or advertisement thought to be offensive or not contributing to the needs of the community. Signed letters will be printed at the discretion of the editor. News items and ads should be submitted by 4 p.m. on the deadline date, located on the bottom of the front cover. Business Hours: Call for an appointment Paul and Lisa Prass - Publishers Kathy Marsh - Associate Publisher Sara Reitz - Account Executive Donna Bachman - Accounting Manager Tony Pisco, Tom Körp - Graphic Designers Erica Montes - Director of Creative Services BLUE MOUNTAIN GAZETTE INSIDE THIS ISSUE Word Search ................................. Pg. 10 Coloring Page ............................... Pg. 16 Sudoko Pg. 25 Joke ......................................... Pg. 26, 36 Classifieds ..................................... Pg. 45 Continued on page 4 SchoolandEnd-of-SummerBack-to-
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Playing in my garden is a big part of my summertime fun and personally, I’m hoping my garden continues to produce fresh veggies through October. As I always do this time of year, I’m thinking about building some kind of greenhouse before the summertime ends, plus of course, a few bike rides.
What’s different this year regarding the annual greenhouse dream is that I have just been offered a load of used bricks that I’ll be picking up this coming weekend. I’m seeing them as the floor for the greenhouse – the kind of floor that will absorb the sun’s daytime heat and radiate it back at night. So that will probably be part of how I finish out this year’s “summertime,” but whatever your favorite summertime activities are be sure and make the most of them before the chill of autumn arrives. For those of you who have children heading into the next academic year, we have some interesting reading in this issue you might find valuable.
The end of summer is quickly approaching and by that I mean the Labor Day weekend – the end of “summertime” and summertime activities before everyone heads back to school and autumn slowly appears on the horizon. Will we miss the highest temperatures of this summer? Maybe not so much, but we probably will miss our fun, summertime outdoor activities.
In “Parenting Tips for School Year Success” we provide you with things you can do to help your child succeed in this next school year. One of the key areas is the building of relationships. Read this article to not only find out how to build a good “school year” relationship with your own child, but just as important, with their teachers. If you have one or more children heading into the new school year, getting them outfitted with everything they’ll need can become expensive. That said there are a number ways you can cut Back-to-Schooland
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For many parents one of the biggest challenges is releasing their child into the world. It could be dropping the child off to their very first day of school, or sending them off to college clear across the country. Read “From Pre-School to College: Releasing Your Child into the World” for tips on how to manage those situations. Please enjoy the rest of this year’s “summertime” and we will look forward to seeing you for our next issue right before Labor Day.
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Continued from page 3 into that expense or at least manage it. Read “Frugal Shopping Tips for Back-to-School” to learnStayingmore.engaged with your child during the school year and understanding where they are with their studies is said to go a long way towards helping them succeed academically. Be sure and read “Helping with Homework” to learn a few things you can do to give your child a strong foundation for learning this year, and long-term. As a parent you may have a major concern about your child being bullied. It is a significant issue that can appear both in-person and online (cyberbullying). Be sure and read “Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies” for information around this serious issue.
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Continued from page 5 distractions and put schoolwork at the forefront throughout the academic year. Studying requires reading, so first instill a love of reading in your child. Keep plenty of interesting books at home and read together on a regular basis. Next, limit those activities at home that will distract your child from their academic duties. Watching television and playing electronic games are typical activities that take time away from homework. On the other hand, teaching your child to use the Internet for constructive purposes like research, while limiting random online surfing will greatly support their academic work.
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open-ended questions to get the communication rolling like, “What was your favorite thing that happened today?” The parent-teacher relationship is the other relationship that is extremely important. You want to create an open line of communication with the teacher to last you throughout the school year. The communication in that relationship will allow you to understand where your child is academically and will also help identify any problems in their earliest stages. Be sure to make time and introduce yourself to your child’s teacher right at the beginning of the school year. Convey your interest in helping your child succeed academically. Always attend parentteacher conferences and carefully read all correspondence from your child’s teacher and school. Things to Avoid
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Purchasing classroom essentials not only takes time, but also requires spending a lot of money. To prevent back-to-school shopping from draining your bank account, use these savvy tips for landing deals and maximizing your savings. Take Stock of What You Have at Home Before heading to the store, look around your home to see what supplies you could use for the upcoming school year. Gather office and art supplies into different piles to make it easier to take inventory of what you already have. Then you’ll know exactly what you need to buy. Spread Out Purchases Instead of shopping for all your kids' supplies at once, spread out purchases over a few weeks. A few extra trips to the store may actually save you big money. Each week, shop the loss leaders at your store, the items on the front page of a store's circular that have been deeply discounted. That will allow you to find some of the best deals, such as 1-cent folders and more. Split Bulk Deals
Instilling good study habits in your child and establishing good relationships with your child and their teacher will strongly support your child’s success this coming school year.
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• Do not show up for a meeting with the teacher without scheduling it ahead of time. Teachers are busy people who like to have time to prepare for parent meetings. Schedule the meeting with the teacher at a time that is convenient for both of you, and let the teacher know what you want to talk about so they can prepare accordingly.
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• Do not blame the teacher if problems arise within the classroom. Even if the teacher is responsible for the issue, it is much more constructive to focus on solving the problem, rather than placing blame. In the long run, the positive relationship you maintain with the teacher will be much more beneficial for your child.
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Many retailers, including Apple, Dell and Microsoft, offer discounts to college students as long as you can show your identification card at checkout. Teachers are also offered exclusive discounts on school supplies year-round from stores such as Barnes and Noble, while other retailers offer seasonal deals to educators. Wait It Out
8 News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || AUGUST 18, 2022 Frugal Shopping Tips for Back-to-School Continued from page 7 Compare Prices Before You Buy Whether shopping in store or online, comparing prices is key to getting the best bang for your back-to-school bucks. Most big-box stores will price-match competitor deals. Run a quick Google search on your mobile device or use a free barcode scanning app like ShopSavvy to run a quick price comparison. Then, speak with a store associate or manager to inquire about price matching. Flaunt Your Status
There are plenty of great sales to take advantage of during the back-to-school rush, but that doesn't mean that all deals are good deals. Seasonal items such as winter clothing will become cheaper after school starts. If your child's clothing is beat up or doesn't fit, purchase summer items on clearance to wear during the first few weeks of school and then layer through winter. Host a Clothing Swap Buying new clothes and shoes for kids can feel like a waste of money considering how quickly they grow out of them. Instead of buying all new items, consider hosting a clothing swap with other families in your neighborhood to help each other save more.
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If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available. 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 610737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.
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On Sunday we start the week with The Bible study/Sunday school hour at 9am, this is followed by the regular service at 10am. Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of each month with the use of pre-packaged elements. Both Monday morning and Monday evening Bible Study’s will start up again in September. “Grief Share” is taking the rest of the summer off and will begin a new session on September 13th. Grief Share” meets on Tuesday morning at 10am, at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale. If you are interested in participating in the program contact Pastor Bill to register, and to reserve your book. New program coming. “Surviving the Loss of a Spouse,” watch for more information on time, day of the week and start date. The Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale, is a ministry of St. Peter’sWednesdayChurch.mornings
EDGE is taking the summer off but will be back for their regular meetings on September 12th on Monday evenings from 6-7PM. For more information, please contact Kristin at 484-550-2578. The group meets at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St, Slatedale. Please note NO School means NO EDGE. Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is open 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 20th, come and check out all the new clothing. Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated. In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small.
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• seem moodier or more easily upset than usual • avoiding certain situations (like taking the bus toIfschool)yoususpect bullying but your child is reluctant to open up, find ways to bring up the issue. For instance, you might see a situation on a TV show and ask, "What do you think of this?" or "What do
rumors about them. Others use social media or electronic messaging to taunt others or hurt their feelings – this is known as cyberbullying. Kids bully for a mix of reasons. Sometimes they pick on kids because they need a victim – someone who seems emotionally or physically weaker, or just acts or appears different in some way. Bullies do this to feel more important, popular, or in control. Although some bullies are bigger or stronger than their victims, that's not always the case. What Are the Signs of Bullying? Unless your child tells you about bullying – or has visible bruises or injuries – it can be hard to know if it's happening. But there are some warning signs. Parents might notice kids: • acting differently or seeming anxious • not eating, not sleeping well, or not doing the things they usually enjoy
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If your child tells you about being bullied, listen calmly and offer comfort and support. Kids are often reluctant to tell adults about bullying because they feel embarrassed and ashamed. Sometimes kids feel like it's their own fault, that if they looked or acted differently it wouldn't be happening. Sometimes they're scared that if the bully finds out that they told, it will get worse. Others are worried that their parents won't believe them or will urge them to fight back when they're scaredPraiseto.your child for doing the right thing by talking to you about it. Remind your child that they're not alone – a lot of people get bullied at some point. Explain that it's the bully who is behaving badly – not your child. Reassure your child that you will figure out what to do about it together.
Let your kids know that if they're being bullied or harassed – or see it happening to someone else – it's important to talk to someone about it, whether it's you, another adult (a teacher, school counselor, or family friend), or a sibling.
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you think that person should have done?" This might lead to questions like: "Have you ever seen this happen?" or "Have you ever experienced this?"
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Underachieving students usually need to learn to focus on a task and stick with it until completion – without nagging from a parent or teacher. However, this is not an easy lesson for these children to learn, and it takes plenty of parental time and patience before the concept catches on. Cultivate Will-Power
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If you have an underachieving student in your family, teach them that their success or failure rests on them alone – not on their teachers or parents. Then stay engaged to encourage them in their work. When students learn that they hold the key to their destiny, they become more motivated to succeed academically. Put the Child in the Driver’s Seat Encourage your child to try to solve problems on their own before asking for help. That way, when the call does come, you can rest assured you are offering much-needed assistance rather than taking control of the situation. The role of the parent is a significant one when it comes to the academic success of a child. From teaching your child good homework habits to dealing with specific issues like underachievement, your child needs you to be their coach, advocate and fiercest fan throughout their academic career.
An area of the home set up for the task of homework fosters productivity and focus. A homework corner can be established as early as first grade. It should be equipped with all necessary supplies, including paper, pencils, erasers and good lighting so your child can put all of their attention on the task at hand.
Check Homework to be Sure it is Complete Once your child is finished with their homework, look it over to be sure it is complete and correct. If your child is struggling with a particular subject and you don’t feel equipped to help, find a tutor or another family member who can walk them through the work. When homework is completed, be sure to praise your child for a job well done Dealing with the Underachiever
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Der Ripplich Schpiggel Es waar frieh mariye, der zwett Samschdaag im Moi. Un wie schee des Wetter. 'S hett net besser sei kenne. Juscht recht fer an're gudi Vendu geh, eens wie em Will Brubacker seins. Geschtellt fer aafange an nein Uhr, die Leit waare schun an der Weg datt geh eb die siwwe. Net yuscht Freind un Nochbere, awwer aa fremme Leit, as Versammelt-sach un alde Frees eikaafe wollte. Un sell iss, was zu finne waar am Will sei Vendu: Schiergaar alles waar alt un vun die Aart, as die Versammelt-leit gern wolle. Wie gebt's so en gudi Vendu? Zuerscht: Er waar zwee-un-neinzich Yaahr alt, wann er gschtarewe iss. Un aa: Er waar immer leddich. Er hot yuscht deheem gebliwwe bei seinre Eldre, un wann sie nimmi do waare, hot er der alt Blatz un alles drin yuscht iwwergenumme. So grad datt macht sell die menschde vun sei Sach iwwer en hunnert Yaahr alt. Un er hot alles fescht-ghalte. Sell kennt net geduh warre, wann en Weibsmensch debei waert! Die beschde Vendue fer die Versammelt-leit sinn vun leddiche Mannsleit ihri. En leddiche Weibsmensch hot kenn bessere Vendu dann en verheierde, weil es iss ebbes mit Weibsleit, as sie misse Sach immer weckschmeisse. Nau waan en Vendu draus im Land ghalte iss, un es guckt net fer Regge, dunne sie die grooss Schticker Hausrot, so wie Schtiehl, Disch, Bedde, Benk, Schenk un so weider draus im Hof in Roi-e anneschtelle. Un Sach, as net aarick gross iss un aa net viel wert, geht aa in Roi-e, die menschde Zeit hinnenaus newe die Fense. Die gleene Sache un eenich ebbes, as gud Geld holt, watt uff die Dische im Haus geduh. Wann es Zeit iss fer die Dinger verkaafe, dutt ebber sie aus'me Fenschter Schtick fer Schtick lange, un der Groier nemmt's un verkaaft's. Waan es Zeit iss fer die Vendu in Gang duh, kennt der Groier aafange, wu er will, verleicht an die Roi hinne odder vun die Dische im Haus. Die Brubacker-Fendu hot so viel Sach ghatt. Es hot Roi-e alliwwer gewwe: Vannehof, Hinnehof, Gaarde, un deel draus im Baumgaarde. Waan mer die Roi naachgeguckt hot, hot mer Sach g'seh so wie en Deer-kischt, en gleener Schtubb-offe, alles as mer braucht fer schlachde, Kohleel-offe, en Barschtul un am End – wedder en Ebbelbaam geschtellt, der ripplich Schpiggel. Die Leit, as nooch die Roi geloffe sinn, henn net an der Schpiggel geguckt. Niemand hot Intress drin ghatt. Endlich iss en Mann un sei Dochder beikumme. Des Meedel waar verleicht elf Yaahr alt. Waan sie der Schpiggel gsehne hot, waar sie sehr hallich. "Daadi, guck yuscht mol do. Sehnscht, wie schpassich ich bin in der alt Schpiggel? Daadi, ich deet es gern hawwe. Deetscht es kaafe fer mich?" "Was deetscht du mit’s?" froogt der Daadi. "Wei, ich deet es in mei Schpielhaus henke, un ich un mei Freind Matilda kennde viel Schpass hawwe fer sehne, wie mer gucke drin." Paar Schtund schpeeder iss die Vendu zu de Roi in der Baumgaarde kumme. Der Groier iss die Roi nooch, ee Ding noch der anner iss verkaaft warre. Endlich iss er zum ripplich Schpiggel kumme. Er hot yammerdiert, wie schlecht Zuschtand es waer, un gfrogt, wann ebber narrisch genunk waert fer en Dahler biede. So g'schwind, as em Meedel ihre Daadi ee "Gebiet" neigeduh hot, hot der Groier gegrische: "Verkaaft!" Un dann hot er sei Claerrick g'saagt, wie sie am laafe waare zu de neegscht Roi: "Sell waar gaar nix!" "Gaar nix, Groier? Du bischt vun
22 News@TownAndCountryGazette.com || AUGUST 18, 2022 Touch of Dutch Continued from page 21 Continued on page 24 Wohret weit ab. Yetz es meent ebbes zu'me Meedel, ass es grickt hot, weil sie meent, es waert Schpass fer schpiele mit’s." Doch hot es en greesser Meening wie sell. Seller ripplich Schpiggel kennde ausmache mit’s, un wann es net recht waar. Der yung Will hot im Schpiggel geguckt, waan er glee waar. Dann, wann er en wennich elder waar, fer sei Haar schtrehle. Wann er alt genunk waar fer aafange balwiere, hot er es aa gebraucht. Er hot sich selwert in der ripplich Schpiggel gsehne. So vun sell hot er geglaabt, er waer selwert wiescht odder schlecht-guckich.
Zerick in sellre Zeit waar kenn Schpiggel rum an alle Eck odder Bletz wie heitesdaags, un aa der Will iss net oft weg vun de Bauerei gange. Dann, wann er an der Elt kumme iss, fer aafange mit die Meed geh, hot er hinnerschich geschpiert. Wann er ariyets gange iss, wu etlich Meed debei waare, hen sie aafange kichere, so wie yunge Meed duhne, wann sie en scheener Kall sehne. Awwer er hot gedenkt, sie waere am Schpott mache vun ihm, un so hot er niemols mit die Meed gange, hot sei ganz Lewe leddich gebliwwe.
The Ripply Mirror
It was early morning, the second Saturday in May. And how nice the weather was. It could not have been better. Just right to go to a good sale. One like Will Brubacker's. The sale was set to begin at nine o'clock. People were already on their way before seven. Not just friends and neighbors, but strangers, who want to buy accumulated things and old junk. And that is what there was to buy at Will's Sale. What causes such a good sale? Number one, he was 92 years old when he died. Number two, he was always single. He always stayed home with his folks. And when they were no longer here, he took over the place and everything in it. That makes most of the sale items over a hundred years old, and he never got rid of anything. That could not have been done, if a woman had been involved. The best sales for accumulated items are from single men. A single woman has no better sale than a married one, because a woman's nature is to throw everything out.Now when a household sale is held out in the country and it doesn't look like rain, all the large furniture, such as chairs, tables, beds, benches, and everything else are set in rows out on the lawn, often against the backyard fence. Small items and more valuable things were placed on a table inside the house. When the sale began someone handed the small items through the open window to the auctioneer who sold it. When it’s time to start the sale, the auctioneer starts wherever he wishes, perhaps from a row in back or from the table. The Brubacker sale had rows of furniture all over the place, front yard, back yard, garden and out in the orchard. Looking down the rows, you saw such things as wardrobes, a small parlor heater, a kerosene stove, and all the equipment you would need for butchering and a bar stool. At the end of the row, leaning against an old apple tree was an old ripply mirror. The people who walked out that row didn't bother looking at the mirror. No one was interested in it. Finally, a man and his daughter, about seven years old, came by. When she saw the mirror, she was very happy. "Daddy, just look at this. See how strange I look in this old mirror? Daddy, I would love to have that mirror. Would you buy it for me?" "What would you do with it? asked her father." "Why I would hang it in my play house, my friend Matilda and I could have such fun seeing how we look in it."
Der ripplich Schpiggel hot selli Baahn vun sei Lewes gewwe. Doch hot's yung Meedel viel Freed grickt vun seller ripplich Schpiggel. S' iss, wie Sach eem drefft, as die Unnerschitt macht.
- John Kline, Reamstown, PA
A few hours later, the sale had moved to the orchard. The auctioneer moved down the row selling one thing after another. Finally, he got to the old mirror. He made a big fuss about it's bad condition and asked if anyone was crazy enough to bid a dollar? As quick as Daddy bid a dollar, the auctioneer yelled sold. Then he said to his clerk as they were walking to the next row, "That mirror was worth nothing at all." The clerk answered, "Nothing at all, you say, but, in fact, you are way off the mark. Why it means everything to that little girl who got it. She expects to have fun with it." Yet it has a greater meaning than that. That ripply mirror changed Will Brubacker's life. Let us go over the situation. Will's folks had only one mirror, this ripply one. They thought they could get by with it. Young Will looked into the mirror when he was a little boy. When he was
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Touch of Dutch Continued from page 23 a little older, he combed his hair looking in it. And when he matured to an adult, he used it for shaving for all of his life. So Will thought that he was ugly or unattractive. In those days, people didn't have a mirror in every corner and place as we do today. Will very seldom left the farm, so it is unlikely he ever used a good mirror. Then when Will got to the age when boys become interested in girls, he was very self-conscious and got things backwards. When he visited a place with young women, they would giggle, as young do when a good looking, young man approaches. But he thought they were laughing at him for being unattractive, so he never dated and never married. That ripply mirror helped to create the pathway for Will’s life. Yet in her young life, that ripply mirror gave much pleasure. It’s how things strike you that makes the big difference. [This story appeared in an undated publication of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University. The original translation was by Alton L. Stein.]
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Miss Tessie Oplinger, Principal, leads the students into their “new” school on the first day at Lehigh Township Elementary School, February 13, 1956.
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Submitted by Ruth Hall Kent National Night Out in Lehigh Township was a great night for LTHS. We were pleased that more than 45 people visited the Historical Centre Museum on Tuesday, August 2nd during the event at Indian Trail Park. Many of the visitors had never been to the museum and were very interested in the displays of old artifacts. Several people also took time to look through the various notebooks filled with photos and articles of different areas of the township. Thank you to Lehigh Township Police Department for organizing the event and helping to promote the museum Open House thatWeevening.willbeopen again on Sunday, September 3rd (Labor Day weekend) from 1 to 4 pm. Please come and visit as this is your last chance to visit on a Sunday until next year! We hope to also be open during our mum sale the following week on Saturday, September 10th if we have enough volunteers to help that day. Our Annual Fall Mum Sale and Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday September 10th starting at 9 am. Please see our Ad in this issue of the Gazette. On our webpage at www. lehightownshiphistoricalsociety.org or our Facebook page you can link to an order form for a special rate up to September 1st. You can also call our office and leave a message at 610440-0151 with your selection. Your support for this fundraiser is very helpful in keeping our museum and schoolhouse operating. We are open most Tuesday mornings from 9 am to noon except on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We are also open by appointment for visitors or groups year-round in addition to our Open HouseDon'thours.forget to mark your calendar for Sunday, October 9th for our special Open House at the St. Paul’s One-Room Schoolhouse in Indianland. Starting at Noon until 3 pm we will be offering samples of “Old Fashioned School Lunches”, the types of food school children took to school between 1865 and the 1950s. Come and eat lunch with us, tour the one-room school and talk about attending a one-room schoolhouse. Stay tuned for more details about the event. The program is free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall; Becky’s Drive In; Neffs National Bank and the Lehigh Township Lions Club. 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. We hope to see you in September and October. Giarratana 3015 College Heights Blvd PA. 610-437-185518104
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The 25th annual Slatington Library Basket Social will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022. It will be held at the Slatedale (Citizen’s #1) Fire Co. We are accepting donations of handcrafted items, gift certificates and gift baskets with a value of a least $25.00. Donations can be dropped off at the library during operational hours. Tickets are available at the library. There is currently an opening on the Library Board of Directors for a representative from the Borough of Slatington. If you are interested in becoming a member of the board, and would like to get involved in your community, please contact the library. The library is in the midst of its annual fund raising campaign. We look to the community for its support. This fundraiser supports all the library’s programs. You can be a part of a great future for the young people of our community. Any amount is greatly appreciated and may help to change lives for the better. The library would like to thank Deb and Emily Siglin who made the Wonderful World of Wildlife Summer Story hour possible. We had a fun and busy time and it was a nice return to normalcy. Last call for the summer reading incentive lists. The drawing for winners will take place August 26th. 10 children will receive prizes. The Book Club is currently reading “The Return,” by Nicholas Sparks. They will meet in person and virtually on Tuesday, September 6th at 1:00pm due to the labor day holiday. There are copies of the book available at the library. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library. The Library is looking to start a Teen Advisory Board. If you are a teen and wish to get involved, please call or stop in the library for more information. Library hours are currently Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9am to 5pm, Tues. 9am to 3pm, Sat. 8am to 2:00pm. The library is closed Thursday and Sunday. Any questions concerning this information please contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 767-6461. Thank you.
Give blood or platelets for chance at year’s supply of gas Donors needed now to prevent a seasonal blood shortage
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Did you know about 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood? But, only about 3% does. By making an appointment to help save lives with the American Red Cross in August, donors can pump up the blood supply and keep it from falling to shortage levels. Platelet donors are especially needed now. As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. There will be three lucky winners. Everyone who comes to give blood or platelets in August will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.* Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Blood drive safety The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors are no longer required to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive. How to donate blood
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This year the Lehigh Township Police Dept. and community welcomed over 1,000 people to National Night Out at Indian Trail Park. The event started off with a singing of the National Anthem by 5th grade Lehigh Elementary School student, Courtney Edwards, with local American Legion Post 899 flying the colors to open the evening. Over 25 local businesses and groups shared their information to the public. Demonstrations by K9 Cash and Officer Roth and Wolfpack Search & Rescue showed what highly trained four-legged friends can do for public safety. The evening ended with a fly-over by the Pennsylvania State Police Aviation unit, Trooper 1, followed by raffles and a duck race in the Indian Creek. Horse and carriage rides by Lisa Steiner were given around the outside of the park and some dogs from Pibbles Paws Safe Haven Dog Rescue may have even found some homes. Dunk tank participants included Frank Zamadics, Public Works Director, Mike Rehrig, L.T. Fire Department, State Representative Zach Mako, and Chief of Police Scott Fogel.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/ RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Next year’s National Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 1.
Police departments Celebrate Annual National Night Out event By HOME NEWS STAFF National Night Out, an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie across the country, was held Tuesday, August 2.
Give blood and platelets Continued from page 33 Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Amplify Your Impact − Volunteer! Another way to support the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross is to become a volunteer blood donor ambassador at Red Cross blood drives. Blood donor ambassadors help greet, check-in and thank blood donors to ensure they have a positive donationVolunteersexperience.canalso serve as transportation specialists, playing a vital role in ensuring lifesaving blood products are delivered to nearby hospitals. For more information and to apply for a either position, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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5. Get into a routine. When will you make the time to do your homework every day? Find the time of day that works best for you (this can change day-to-day, depending on your schedule!), and make a plan to hit the books.
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7. Get real. When you’re looking at the homework you have to get done tonight, be realistic about how long things actually take. Gauging that reading a history
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4. School supplies (alone) don’t make you organized. Come up with a system and keep to it. Do you keep one big binder for all your classes with colorcoded tabs? Or do you prefer to keep separate notebooks and a folder for handouts? Keep the system simple—if it’s too fancy or complicated, you are less likely to keep it up everyday.
6. Learn how to create a distraction-free zone. A study on workplace distractions found that it takes workers an average of 25 minutes to return to what they were working on pre-interruption. Try turning off your phone notifications or blocking Twitter (temporarily) on your computer so you can concentrate on the homework tasks at hand.
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Now is the time to break out of your same-old homework habits. Try these study tips and get the brain boost you need for back to school.
2. Track more than HW in your school planner. Keeping a calendar helps you plan ahead—but you’ve got more going on than just homework assignments! Make sure you’re marking your extracurricular, work, and social commitments, too. (Tests, band practice, away games, SAT dates, half-days and holidays are just a few examples of reminders for your planner.)
1. You don’t need ONE study space. A well-stocked desk in a quiet place at home is key, but sometimes you need variety. Coffee shops, libraries, parks, or even just moving to the kitchen table will give you a change of scenery which can prompt your brain to retain information better.
3. Start small. If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a piece of the project every few days. Write one paragraph each night. Or, do 5 algebra problems from your problem set at a time, and then take a break.
11. Don’t let a bad grade keep you down. A rough start to the semester doesn’t have to sink your GPA. Take proactive steps by checking your grades regularly online and getting a tutor if you need one.
12. Make a friend in every class. Find a few people you can contact from each of your classes if you have a homework question or had to miss class (and do the same for them!). Then when it comes time to study for exams, you’ll already have a study group.
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8. Use class time wisely. Is your teacher finished lecturing, but you still have 10 minutes of class left? Get a jump on your chemistry homework while it’s still fresh in your mind. Or use the time to ask your teacher about concepts that were fuzzy the first time.
10. Study a little every day. Cramming Spanish vocabulary for a quiz might work in the short-term, but when comes time to study for midterms, you’ll be back at square 1. You might remember the vocab list long enough to ace the quiz, but reviewing the terms later will help you store them for the long haul.
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