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can certainly be affected by the darker, colder days of winter. Also, the need to start looking ahead to taxes, which are not that far off, can cause some extra anxiety as well.
By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette
As we move into the New Year, you are hopefully enjoying the first blasts of winter. They certainly are chilly! In this issue, we are going to look at winter, taxes and mental health. We have a light focus on mental health which, no joking intended,
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Now, one of the wintery conditions we could easily encounter on the roads this winter is the snow squall. You might ask, what is a snow squall and how is it different from a snowstorm? That’s a great question and we answer it in our article, “What is a Snow Squall?” citing expert information from accuweather.com.
On the tax front, if you are part of a married couple, you might have interest in our article on whether it is better to file jointly or separately. There are multiple reasons and benefits why you might choose one way of filing over the other. We
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also look at how the IRS defines a married couple – it doesn’t always involve a marriage certificate. Read, “Tax Time: Together or Separate?” for more information.
One of the many things our bodies need for optimal health is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important for our bone health, as well as the health of our hearts and gastrointestinal tracts. In general, we get the majority of our Vitamin D through exposure to the sun. But in the winter it becomes
more difficult to do that, especially in a region like ours. We do get Vitamin D from some foods, although it’s a fairly short list of foods, and of course we can take a supplement. We discuss this topic more fully in “Winter, Vitamin D and You.”
In “5 Steps to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing,” we turn to the National Health Service of the United Kingdom for insights and guidance on how to use five areas of activity to improve our personal mental health. In the winter months ahead, focusing on some or all of these areas could go a long way towards helping us avoid the winter doldrums.
And finally, in “Your Dog and Winter: Cold Weather Safety Tips,” we tell you how to keep your dog safe and healthy during the winter ahead. From keeping their paw pads protected to putting a couple extra pounds on them in the winter months, we give you ten top tips from the ASPCA for keeping your puppy dog safe and healthy.
So that’s the issue! We hope you enjoy it and find the information valuable. We look forward to having you join us next time for our Annual Bridal Issue. We always feature at least one local bride’s story – maybe it will be someone you know! Be sure and join us to find out. Until then.
Your Dog and Winter: Cold Weather Safety Tips
SOURCE: aspca.org (edited)
Exposure to winter’s cold, dry air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause your dog to have chapped paws and itchy skin. In addition, winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws.
Here are top cold weather safety tips from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
If it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in cars, which can act as refrigerators and cause animals to freeze to death. Keep your home humidified and towel dry your pet as soon as they come inside. Repeatedly going into the cold and back into a warm home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Pay close attention to their feet and in-between their toes and remove any snow balls to prevent skin irritation in the winter.
Massage petroleum jelly or other vetapproved paw protectants into paw pads before going outside to protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties can provide even more coverage.
Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter. A longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim them to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry their skin, and don’t neglect the hair between their toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting them a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck. After each walk, make sure to wash and
dry your pet's feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals. Don't forget to check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. You may also want to bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing
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dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
Thoroughly clean up any antifreeze spills. Like coolant, antifreeze is lethal for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Additionally, cold weather chemicals like ice melts can be dangerous when ingested.
Feed your pet a little extra in the winter months. Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding them a little bit more can provide much-needed calories, and making sure they have plenty of water to drink will help keep them well-hydrated and their skin less dry. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
Never let your dog off leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure your dog always wears an ID tag.
Tax Time: Together or Separate?
SOURCE: turbotax.intuit.com (edited)
We are now moving beyond the start of the year and at least part of our focus should be shifting to taxes. Tax time is just around the corner. There are many things to consider around taxes, but one of them, if you are married, is whether to file together (jointly) or separately.
The IRS considers taxpayers married if they are legally married under state law, live together in a state-recognized common-law marriage or are separated, but have no separation maintenance or final divorce decree as of the end of the tax year. If, according to these definitions you are married, then one key thing you need to decide as a married couple is whether or not you want to file your taxes jointly, or separately.
The Latest Statistics
Of the 150.3 million tax returns filed in 2016, the latest year for which the IRS has published statistics (at the time of writing), 3.07 million belonged to
twosomes who filed separately.
• These partners reported individual income and expenses on separate tax returns.
• They had to agree on either both itemizing expenses or both using the Standard Deduction.
• If they had similar incomes, filing separately and using their various deductions or medical expenses likely helped them save taxes.
Filing Separately
If you're married, there are circumstances where filing separately can save you money on your income taxes:
• When both spouses work and earn about the same amount, filing a joint return might put a couple into a higher tax bracket, while filing separately can result in a lower tax rate.
• If one spouse’s out-of-pocket medical expenses exceed 7.5% of their individual adjusted gross income (AGI), but don’t exceed 7.5% of their joint AGI, they might be able to lower their taxes by filing separately and taking the medical deduction.
• When a couple’s AGI is too high to qualify for casualty losses in a federally declared disaster area, filing separately may make it possible for one spouse to claim the deduction and lower the couple’s overall tax bill.
• If one spouse has a large tax bill and the other
is due a tax refund, filing separately can protect the refund. The IRS typically won't apply it to the other spouse's balance due.
Guarding Your Future
When you don't want to be liable for your partner's tax bill, choosing the married-filingseparately status offers financial protection: the IRS won't apply your refund to your spouse's balance due. Separate returns also make sense to prevent the IRS from seizing a spouse's tax refund when the other has fallen behind on child support payments.
Couples in the process of divorcing may shun joint returns to avoid post-divorce complications with the IRS, while a spouse who questions their partner's tax ethics may feel more comfortable living a separate tax life.
Taxes when Separated
Ending a marriage puts both partners on a federal tax path requiring forethought and planning to navigate. In addition to decisions about assets and child custody, separated couples have choices that affect how much they pay Uncle Sam. Some of these choices can be made independently; others require you to communicate with each other.
5 Steps to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing
SOURCE: nhs.uk (edited)
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and get the most out of life, especially during the winter months.
1. Connect with other people / Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can help build a sense of belonging and self-worth, create opportunities to share positive experiences and allow you to support others. There are lots of things you can try to help build stronger and closer relationships:
Do…
• take time each day to be with your family, for example, by arranging a fixed time to eat dinner together
• arrange a day out with friends you haven’t seen recently
• have lunch with a colleague
• visit a friend or family member who needs support
• volunteer at a local school, hospital or community group
• make the most of technology like video-chat apps to stay in touch with friends and family
Don’t…
• rely on technology or social media alone to build relationships
2. Be physically active / Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can improve your mental wellbeing by raising your self-esteem, as well as helping you
set goals or meet challenges. Physical activity causes chemical changes in your brain which can positively change your mood.
Do…
• learn about running and aerobic exercises to help get you moving and improve your fitness
• learn about strength and flexibility exercises to increase muscle strength, improve balance and reduce joint pain
• if you're a wheelchair user, read fitness advice for wheelchair users
Don’t…
• feel you have to spend hours in a gym; find activities you enjoy and make them a part of your life
3. Learn new skills / Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by boosting self-confidence, building a sense of purpose and helping you connect with others. There are lots of ways to bring learning into your life.
Do…
• try learning to cook something new
• try taking on a new responsibility at work
• work on a DIY project, there are lots of free video tutorials online
• consider signing up for a course at a local college; try new hobbies that challenge you
Don’t…
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• feel you have to learn new qualifications, it’s best to find activities you enjoy and make them a part of your life
4. Give to others / Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by creating positive feelings and helping you connect with others. Some examples of the things you could try include:
• thanking someone for something they have done for you
• asking friends, family or colleagues
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• volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home
5. Pay attention to the present moment / Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. This can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about
and how you approach challenges.
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Slatington Library News
Submitted by Louise Bechtel
The Genealogy Club will meet on 8th at 11:00. They meet the second Saturday of each month.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten, do you think you can read that many to your child? The library is sponsoring the 1,000 books before kindergarten program. Just stop in, sign up your child/children and pick up an information packet. The funding for the program was provided by a grant from the Rotary Club of Slatington. For more information, please contact the library.
The Book Club members are reading “The Bridges of Madison County,” by Robert James Waller They will meet again on February 3rd at the library at 1:00pm. If you are interested in
joining the book club, please contact the library. If the weather is nasty, they will meet via Zoom. Preschool story hour will resume in the Spring, lets hope it comes quickly.
Mark your calendar, we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Saturday, March 1st. Watch for more information.
There’s always a book sale at the library. We also have some puzzles and other odds and ends. The library provides many services to the community. For a fee, we provide copies and faxes. A free library card gets you access to books, e-books, magazines, e-magazines and audio books from 12 libraries as well as links to 12 online databases. There are also public access computers from which you can print for a fee.
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. Any questions concerning this info. contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 767-6461.
What is a Snow Squall?
SOURCE: accuweather.com (edited)
A snow squall is a brief period of intense snowfall and wind that leads to whiteout conditions which could trigger dangerous traffic accidents. Snow squalls are most common in the northern United States — especially around the Great Lakes, but also here in Pennsylvania, between November and March.
"Snow squalls are the winter equivalent of summertime torrential showers and
thunderstorms," says AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
Snow squalls are infamous for causing abrupt and drastic reductions in visibility. Drivers can be traveling on clear, dry roads with no sign of trouble, only to find themselves moments later grappling with near-zero visibility and treacherous, snowcovered surfaces. The pressure to drive fast on major highways in heavy traffic can add to the risk of deadly accidents, sometimes initiated by sudden braking as visibility plunges.
Snow Squall vs. Snowstorm
Snow squalls are usually extremely intense and short-lived – lasting less than 60 minutes – and can retain that intensity during the entire duration of a localized event. In contrast, a snowstorm could last for several hours or even days and typically impacts a much broader geographic region.
A snow squall is similar to a blizzard but is localized in time or in location, and snow accumulations may or may not be significant.
Each year, over 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavement, according to the Department of Transportation. Motorists should avoid distractions while driving, be well
aware of rapidly changing weather conditions and keep abreast of snow squall warnings.
In some cases, taking secondary roads where speed limits are lower or avoiding travel during snow squall situations entirely may be better options.
Snow Squall Safety Tips
Delay travel: If at all possible, delay your drive. There is no safe place on the road during a snow squall. If you must drive, monitor the latest forecasts.
Enable wireless emergency alerts on your mobile phone: These alerts will trigger your phone to vibrate and emit a sound (if the sound is turned on) when the National Weather Service issues a significant snow squall warning. Upon receiving an alert, safely exit the roadway at the earliest opportunity and wait for 30-60 minutes or until the warning is no longer in effect.
Drive defensively: Use defensive driving strategies to ensure you can reach a safe spot to exit the road. Turn on your headlights and hazard lights, and increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If you begin to lose control, gently pump your brakes and steer through any
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skidding. Avoid harshly braking or making sudden turns of the wheel, as these actions can lead to a greater loss of control and possibly result in an accident.
Remain calm: If you encounter an accident, slow down gently. Drive past the accident if you can. If you can't safely pass, do not get out and stand near your vehicle. If you can safely get far away from the road and accident, you should do so but never get out of your car. Remain seated and keep your seatbelt on until help arrives.
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Winter, Vitamin D and You
SOURCE: bcm.edu (edited)
Vitamin D plays a large role in overall health, but it can be challenging to absorb sufficient levels – especially in the colder months. In this article, a Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips on how to maintain your vitamin D intake in the fall and winter.
Getting your Vitamin D
Vitamin D is well known to support bone health, but it also plays a role in the health of your heart as well as your gastrointestinal tract. In the winter Vitamin D is tougher to get because a lot of the absorption and how the vitamin gets transformed to a usable substance in our bodies is from the sun, according to Dr. Mike Ren, assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor. “You need the sun high in the sky, not when it’s rising or about to set, for your body to effectively absorb sunlight to absorb the vitamin D,” Dr. Ren says.
While some fatty fishes and seafood naturally contain some vitamin D, it is not commonly found in other foods, so people typically do not get enough vitamin D from their diet. Sun exposure helps, but in the fall and winter months when there might be less sunlight, people tend to be more deficient.
Vitamin D from the Sun
The typical adult needs 800 international units of vitamin D per day, which roughly translates to 15 to 30 minutes of good, direct sunlight. There is no need to put on a bathing suit just to get sun. You can be fully clothed with the sun shining on your face or hands for sufficient exposure. Just make sure to get your sun exposure during peak sunlight and not at sunrise or sunset.
While some winters are very mild, others require you to fully cover up to keep warm, leaving littleto-no skin exposed to the sun. If you are fully dressed in winter gear covering your hands and face, you will not get the same level of UV and vitamin D absorption as someone spending time outside in a warmer climate.
Vitamin D Supplement
Dr. Ren recommends taking an over-the-counter vitamin D supplement if you spend a great deal
of time indoors, especially without windows. “If you take supplements, you need more than the recommended 800 international units per day because you're not going to absorb 100% of that supplement. He suggests getting 5000 international units as the baseline. As a supplement, it’s safe to take and if there’s a little excess, your body will excrete it out.
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St. Paul’s UCC, Indianland and St. Paul’s One-Room School during the winter in the 1950s. The church will celebrate 277 years of worship to the community, and the school was built in 1865 and used as a school until 1951, teaching grades 1-8.
Local residents having fun ice skating on the Walnutport Canal in the early 1960s when this photo was taken from South Canal Street looking north towards the Lehigh Gap.
TOUCH OF DUTCH
Submitted by Larry Gradwohl
Wie Neiyaahrs waar gfeiert yaahre zerick (Zwee Schticker)
‘S Neiyaahr Aaschiesse Ball naach Grischtdaag iss es Neiyaahr aagschosse warre. En paar yunge Mannsleit sin am Owet vum 31. Diesember minanner in der Nochberschaft rumgange mit ihre Flinde un hen an yedem Haus des nei Yaahr aagschosse.
Ich hab die Sach lang net verschteh kenne. Ich hab als gemeent, es waer schicklicher zu saage, des alt Yaahr dod-schiesse wie des nei Yaahr aaschiesse. Die Kinner hen widder owets gewatscht wie am Grischtowet, do hot's uffemol am Hauseck gegracht, un all hen gewisst, was es meent. Glei druff is der Paep nausgange un hot die Neiyaahrschitz gsaagt, sie sodde reikumme. Sell hen sie aa geduh, un sie sin gedriet warre zu Kuche, Ebbel un Seider. Wie sie gesse un gedrunke hen ghatt, sin sie uff un fatt. Der Paep hot gsaagt: "Was is eier Hurry?" Die Antwatt waar: "Mer misse's
Neiyaahr noch aaschiesse ans Schmidte, ans Katzemoyer's un en halb Dutzend annere Bletz." Un sie waare fatt. Ich hab die Sach net verschteh kenne un waar zu bleed fer zu froge fer en Explanation. Ich hab awwer lang die Nooschen ghat, dass wann's net fer die Schitz waer, kennt's nei Yaahr net kumme, awwer wie des Schiesse helfe deet, waar weit iwwer meim Begriff. Seller Gebrauch is aa ausgschtarewe, un an seim Blatz hot mer in viel Gegende Neiyaahr Parties un Frolics, die mehner Blessier gewwe. Die Leit warre eewe als gscheider, eb sie awwer aa besser sin wie veralders, kann ich net ferschur saage. Frieher hot mer's Neiyaahr aagschosse; alleweil watt's oft aagsoffe.
-Daniel Miller
(1843-1913)
Die Langschwammer Neiyaahrs-schpieler
Mei Daadi (er iss nau schun paar Yaahr dod) hot sei Lewes gewinscht un iss nausgange zwischich
The Ultimate Wood Heat.
der Grischtdaag un Nei Yaahr zu eenichebber, as es hawwe hot welle, mit en Drupp Kalls, as aa Inschtrumender schpiele hen kenne. Der Daadi hot's Winsch gewwe, un no hen sie all paar Schticker gschpielt un aa gsunge. Un ya, mer kann gut wedde, as sie aa gedrunke hen. Un's waar aa net yuscht Seider! Des waar als schlimm owets, er gsoffe heemkumme is. Awwer er hot gut gemeent, weil er hot hawwe wolle, as die Neiyaahrs-winsche un Neiyaahrs-schpieler net vergesse warre odder zu nix geh. Wie er yung waar, hot er schun Guitar gschpielt un is mit so en Drupp rumgange fer Winsche. En anner alder Kall hot's Winsche geduh. Wie seller alder Kall gschtarewe iss, hot der Paep es iwwer genumme mit der Winsch gewwe. Mei Schweschder (accordion), zwee vun ihr Buwe (guitar, banjo) un ich (hammer dulcimer) hen's no iwwer genumme, wie der Paep gschtarewe iss.
-Peter V. Fritsch (1945-2015)
How New Years was celebrated years ago (Two Articles)
Shooting in the New Year
Soon after Christmas was the New Year shot in. A couple of young men with their rifles went together around the neighborhood on the evening of December 31st and shot in that New Year at every house.
I could not understand this matter for a long time. I always thought, it would be more suitable to say, to shoot the old year dead than to shoot in the new year. The children watched again that evening like on Christmas eve, here suddenly at the corner of the house it cracked, and all knew, what that meant. Soon after, dad went out and said to the shooters, they should come in. Of course, that they did, and they were treated to
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cookies, apples and cider. When they ate and drank, they got up and left. Dad said, “Why are you in a hurry??” The answer was: “We need to shoot in the New Year at the Smiths, the Katzenmeyers, and a half dozen other places.” And they went away. I could not understand these things and I was too bashful to ask for an explanation. I had the notion for a long time, that
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if it would not be for the shooters, the New Year could not come, but how the shooters would help, was far beyond my understanding. That tradition has died out, and in its place, one has in many regions, New Years parties and merrymaking; they give more pleasure. The people always become smarter, whether they are better than in olden times, I cannot say for sure. (Was denkscht?) Earlier one shot in the
New Year; now it’s often drank in.
The Longswamp New Years Musicians
My dad (He is now deceased for a few years.) always wished [in the New Year] and went out to anybody between Christmas and New Years that wanted to have a group of guys that could play instruments. Dad gave the wish and then the group played and sang a few pieces. And yes, one could bet that they also drank. And it wasn’t just cider! It was always a bad evening when he came home drunk. But he meant well, since he wanted to have that the New Years wishers and New Years musicians were not forgotten or came to nothing. When he was young, he already played the guitar and went along with a group to wish in the New Year. Another older fellow did the wishing. When that guy died, dad took over and did the wish. My sister (accordion), two of her boys (guitar, banjo) and I (hammer dulcimer) then took it over when dad died.
[Yes, I know New Year’s celebrations for this year are already history, but I could not finish this article in time for the first January issue and I thought you might enjoy reading about these old customs – even if a bit late!]
[From an article published in the Reading Eagle on December 29, 2015 entitled, “Longswamp New Year’s Wish tradition will continue”:
Longswamp New Year’s Wish, a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, will continue this year despite the death of its longtime practitioner. Peter V. Fritsch, 70, who had recited the wish in the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect for more than 15 years, died Dec. 16.
Michael and Linda Hertzog of Ontelaunee Township, friends and fellow musicians, will continue the New Year’s Wish ritual at four churches and 10 Berks County homes. Fritsch, who played the hammered dulcimer, will be replaced by a fiddler during the rituals.
A retired art teacher in Reading schools, Fritsch wrote skits for Grundsau lodges and published books on poetry and crafts in the dialect.
With little fanfare, Fritsch performed the New Year’s Wish at private residences and churches in Berks and neighboring counties.
A ninth-generation Pennsylvania Dutchman, he inherited the position of wisher from his father, the late John P. Fritsch, who had performed the role for 70 years.
In 2008, he published “Der Haahne Greht,” or “The Rooster Crows,” a poetic childhood memoir written in the dialect.
His 2011 book, “Pennsylvania Dutch Halloween Scherenschnitte,” featured ghosts, goblins and other scary figures in the German art of scissors cutting. Many of the figures, cut from black paper, were based on the work of itinerate Berks County artists.]
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Lehigh Township Rails to Trails
submitted by Nancy Thatcher
Have you been on one of our town walks? Do you like the work we’ve done in Indian Trail Park? If so, please consider showing your appreciation by becoming a member of Lehigh Township Rails to Trails, or by making a donation to the organization. You don’t have to live in the township in order to be a member. To request a membership form, please send a text with your name and email to Nancy at 484 330-9627, and one will be sent to you. Donations can be mailed to LTRT, PO Box 238, Walnutport, PA 18088.
At present, we are planning some walks for the spring at Jacobsburg Park and at other locations. We might have a plant sale in the spring as well.
Our meetings are held few times a year at area restaurants. Our next meeting will be on February 18, at 2 Brothers Pizza in Laurys Station. If you’d like to join us, send Nancy or Dean (610 462-0617) a text by February 15 so that we can include you in our reservation. We hope to see you there.
Christmas may be over but The Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette is still collecting for pets and seniors in need. Our address is 255E South Best Ave., Walnutport and items can be dropped off between 9am and 4pm Monday thru Friday.
Examples of Pet items to bring:
Laundry pods or detergent • Bleach • Paper towels
Iams cat food hairball • All brown dry dog food • Printer paper • Note pads
Purina one brown puppy food • Gift cards (Chewy, Walmart, Amazon)
Examples of Senior items to bring:
Word Search • Crossword Puzzles
Adult Coloring Books • Thicker Colored Pencils
Toiletries • Denture Cream • Denture Tablets Body Wash • Lotion
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America has been vet checked, is UTD on shots, dewormed with Drontal, on Heartgard and Flea/Tick Prevention. She is also microchipped.
I'm always ready to play. I'm full of energy and love a good romp around. I'm smart too, you know. I can figure out puzzles and I'm always eager to learn new tricks. I may be a bit goofy at times, but that's just part of my charm. I'm brave and independent, but I'm also a big softie who loves a good cuddle. I'm loyal to a fault and once you're my friend, you're my friend for life. I must admit, I'm not a fan of other dogs, I prefer the company of humans. But I promise, once you get to know me, you'll see that I'm all the friend you'll ever need. So why should you adopt me? Because I'm full of love and life, and I promise to make every day an adventure.
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Clear away snow at hydrants that are located on your property for easier access.
If you have trees along your driveway, please clear away any limbs the height and width clearances for our emergency vehicles to access your home.
If you have an emergency, please do not call the fire company, CALL 911.
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GIRL OF THE MONTH
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The Woman’s Club of Slatington is pleased to announce that Northern Lehigh High School senior Sarah Hanzarik has been chosen as their Girl of the Month for January. Sarah is the daughter of Michael and Denise Hanzarik. She has a brother named Brady. Her activities include President of Student Council, Secretary of Students Against Destructive Decisions, Secretary of German Club, National Honor Society, and varsity field hockey. She received a player ovation in field hockey and was invited to speak at the PIAA Sports Leadership Conference. Sarah also received the President’s Education Award for outstanding academic excellence. Outside of school, Sarah upholds a job and plays field hockey at the club level. Her future plans include studying Architectural Engineering at a college. Congratulations, Sarah!
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10 Winter Skin Care Tips to Help Protect and Nourish
By Jill Levy
Most people experience some level of dry skin in the winter, even those who may be prone to oiliness during the warmer months of the year. What causes “winter skin”? Dry skin in the winter is often due to low humidity levels in the air, both indoors and outdoors, which causes skin to lose moisture. When it’s cold outside, the combination of low humidity, wind and cold temps zaps water from your skin; when you’re inside, artificial heating creates an equally dry environment.
Luckily, there are plenty of ways to help sensitive dry winter skin from becoming too severe, with help from things like moisturizers, humidifiers, certain supplements and even a healthy diet.
Why is winter dry skin a problem?
The level of moisture in your skin’s epidermis, which is the outermost layer of your skin, reflects the level of humidity in your environment.
Normally, a healthy epidermis serves as a shield, keeping unwanted things from getting into your pores and body. It’s made up of skin cells that create a flat, smooth service when moisture is in balance; however, when dryness occurs, the epidermis can become negatively impacted.
What happens to skin in winter? When your skin barrier lacks moisture, especially during the winter months, this can lead to overly dry winter skin, more obvious crow's feet and less elastic skin. You want to avoid that, and look more towards the picture of skin health as part of an overall winter wellness plan.
As always, before beginning any new dietary or lifestyle regimen, you should consult your
healthcare professional. In some cases, certain medications or underlying health conditions may be contributing to your dry skin in the winter. Allergies are another possible culprit to discuss with your healthcare professional.
10 winter skin care tips
How do you nourish winter skin? Here are tips for improving your daily skincare routine and combatting dry skin in the winter:
1. Wear a quality moisturizer every day
No winter skin care routine is complete without a good moisturizer. Skin moisturizers work by rehydrating the epidermis and sealing in moisture to keep the skin healthy.
Applying moisturizer to your skin regularly also signals to your skin how much oil it should be producing, which can keep skin happy and healthy.
After washing your face with a gentle cleanser twice daily, apply moisturizer, as well as a serum first if you’d like.
Opt for heavier creams over thinner lotions during the winter. The best choices for those with dry or sensitive skin include products made with:
• Ceramides • Hyaluronic acid •Glycerin
• Sorbitol • Lecithin • Silicon • Lanolin
• Mineral oil • Coconut oil • Shea butter
And soothing ingredients like chamomile and oatmeal
Many dermatologists recommend thicker ointments for especially dry skin. The product is great when applied over other creams to help nourish your skin.
2. Add more healthy and performance fats to your diet
Your body is better able to produce lipids (natural oils) that hydrate your skin from the inside-out when you include plenty of healthy fats in your diet.
Add nourishing, healthy sources of fat to your
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meals each day such as: flax seeds or flaxseed oil, fish such as salmon and sardines (which are rich in omega-3 fats), nuts like almonds and walnuts, olive oil, coconut oil and avocados.
3. Use a collagen supplement
Collagen is a structural protein that your body produces to help form and promote your skin health, giving it elasticity and strength. While it makes up nearly 30 percent of the total protein in our bodies, most people don’t get any collagen through diet alone.
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You can acquire collagen from supplements that should feature hydrolyzed collagen peptides, making it easy for the body to use and absorb. Get 10 types of collagen enhanced with probiotics and vitamin C from Multi Collagen Protein (available in many flavors). It supports healthy skin, strong hair and nails, joint health and more. It even improves the appearance of crow’s feet after four weeks.
One of the best collagens for your skin is the new Multi Collagen Advanced Hydrate Powder (lemon lime or mixed berry flavor) supplement that was formulated to help you achieve rapid hydration for your skin and body. It features a hydration superfood blend that includes Spanish red cave salt and red marine algae.
The Multi Collagen Advanced groundbreaking collagen formula offers 10 types of collagen from 10 real food sources in every scoop, whereas most collagen formulas on the market bring you only one or two types of collagen.
When you add more collagen to your diet, the amino acids it contains go to work on your skin, contributing to overall improved skin tone and elasticity. Multi Collagen Protein also comes in superfood beauty formulas designed for specific
interests such as skin support, thanks to added ingredients like vitamin C (an antioxidant that generally helps support the body against free radical damage).
4. Get a humidifier
Indoors, dry heat can really lead to tight, dry skin. A simple way to add more moisture to the air inside is to use a humidifier (or two). Place one in the rooms where you spend the most time, such as your bedroom overnight.
A “cool air humidifier” is one of the top recommended types for dry winter skin. Another recommendation is to keep the temperature setting in your home on low if possible, rather than making it overly warm.
5. Don’t over-wash your skin
Every time you wash your skin, including in the shower, you remove some of your skin’s natural oils that help to keep the epidermis in balance. Avoid washing your face more than 1–2 times per day, and skip any cleansers that contain irritating ingredients, dyes or fragrances.
When showering, keep the temperature from becoming very hot, even though this is tempting when it’s cold outside. Stick to shorter showers and try washing your hair only several times per week at most to avoid a dry scalp. Right after showering, use body lotions containing ingredients
like mineral oil, lanolin or ceramides.
And if you’re someone who enjoys swimming indoors in the winter, try not to spend too much time in chlorinated pools, since this is another way that skin loses hydration.
6. Gently exfoliate
Using a mild scrub or exfoliant two to three times per week, such as one with glycolic or lactic acid, can help to remove dead, dry skin that blocks moisturizers from doing their job properly.
However, it’s best to avoid scrubbing too aggressively or exfoliating too often, which will irritate skin. If you have severely dry winter skin, skip the exfoliators and try gently brushing your skin with a warm washcloth instead to gently buff the surface of your skin.
7. Go easy on drying products (like clay masks and toners)
You may experience great results during the warmer months of the year when you use things like charcoal or clay masks, spot treatments (such as those with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide) or Retin-A serums. However, using these too often in the winter can backfire, leading to increased redness and irritation.
Try opting for gentler ingredients instead when your skin is already sensitive. If using retinol products,
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lower your usage to every other day. All year round, consider applying an antioxidant serum, such as one with vitamin C, first thing in the morning after washing your face. Make sure it’s alcohol-free and not one that is perfumed or irritating. This approach can help keep your skin in tip-top shape.
8. Try a steam room
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help to add moisture back to your skin, and they are much better options than dry saunas which can do the opposite.
9. Drink more water and not too much alcohol Your body needs to be hydrated internally in order to keep your skin smooth and healthy, which means you need to drink plenty of water. This is especially important if you’re losing fluids due to things like exercising, drinking alcohol or other reasons.
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Try sipping on hydrating beverages throughout the day, such as water, herbal tea, fresh pressed juice or bone broth. And go easy on alcohol and coffee, which are diuretics that can increase urination and water loss.
10. Wear sunscreen when going outside for longer
It's not just the summer sun that can damage your skin. Winter sun, including when reflecting off the snow, can also damage your skin if you're not protecting it with some sunscreen.
Opt for a sunscreen with a sun-protection factor of 15 at least if you think you'll be outside for a good while. This will help you avoid premature aging of your skin.
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5 Facts About Winter Health
Rush.edu
So you went out in the cold with wet hair. Now, as your Mom may have warned, you're bound to get sick. Right? Wrong. This is one of the numerous myths and misconceptions about winter health that many people mistakenly accept as fact.
It's not hard to see how some myths get started. For example, people do catch more colds in the winter. But that’s not because it's cold or because the temperature changed abruptly.
In the winter, we spend more time indoors near other people — and as a result, we're more likely to catch viruses.
To help you stay healthier this winter, here are the facts about 5 other common cold-weather beliefs:
1. You lose most of your body heat through your head.
The truth is, any uncovered body part will lose heat, but research has shown that people actually lose no more than 10% of their body heat through their heads.
So while it’s always a good idea to wear a hat when you go outside in the winter to keep warm,
a hat alone won't offer sufficient protection from the elements. Dress appropriately from head to toe.
2. Green mucus is a sign of a bacterial infection.
Not true. People often worry when they cough up green mucus, but most of the time it's normal; in fact, it actually means that whatever illness you have is coming to an end.
Yellow mucus, meanwhile, is a sign that your body is still fighting whatever is making you sick, and clear mucus is present at the beginning stages of illness.
3. You can get the flu from a flu shot.
Don't worry: There is no live virus in the shot, so it can't give you the flu (however, the nasal spray vaccine may cause mild flu symptoms). Conversely, getting a flu shot does not guarantee that you won't get the flu; no vaccine is 100% effective.
Neither of these facts should stop you from getting a flu shot. It will protect you from the most common strains of flu, and your symptoms won't be as severe if you do get sick.
4. Dry heat from a radiator can cause a cold or the flu.
False.
Radiator heat can dry out your nasal passages and cause discomfort and nose bleeds, but it can’t cause a respiratory infection.
All exercise is more stressful in cold weather. If you're older than 60 or have questions about your health, see your doctor before participating in any strenuous winter activities, especially shoveling snow.
5. Shoveling snow is associated with a higher risk of heart attack.
“This is actually true,” says Gary Schaer, MD, a cardiologist at Rush.
The reason? First, the cold constricts your arteries, increasing the workload on your heart. Sudden, extreme activity, like shoveling only adds to that demand.
“It’s a more stressful activity than most winter sports,” Schaer says. “In just two minutes, your heart rate can reach a dangerous point.”
Healthy, active people should have no trouble shoveling snow. But many don’t know they have health risks, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, so everyone should be
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All exercise is more stressful in cold weather, according to Schaer. If you’re older than 60 or have questions about your health, see your doctor before participating in any strenuous winter activities, especially shoveling snow. Your doctor has the last word on health — and that’s no myth.
5 Signs it’s Time for
New Start and 3 tips on What to do next?
By Laura-Lee Quigley
I am not one for News Years Resolutions, January Gym Memberships or the Belief that a New Year Means a New You, however I am also known to be very familiar with the concept that denial is not just a river in Egypt. So I thought I would write this article to share some advice if you are like me and might need a little help figuring out if it might be time for a new start.
1. Answering “It’s fine” when asked about your job
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The festive period is a time for catching up with friends and family especially those you don’t see all the time. It is usually where we get asked about the big three – your health, your family and your job! If you found yourself answering “it’s fine” without any follow up or specific examples on projects you’ve been working on, a course you’ve been on or a client you have helped this could be a sign that things actually aren’t all that great. Also related is the Grass is Greener Syndrome . If you catch yourself day dreaming and believing that others’ lives or careers are so much better than yours in comparison it might be time for a closer look. Think about 1. What are they actually doing that sounds interesting? 2. What is it about their job or their lifestyle that attracts you? And 3. Are you ready to make possible changes in your education or training to make it happen?
2. Dread or anxiety at the thought of going back to work
Sometimes when you think things are going “fine” and they actually aren’t our bodies have a way of issuing us a wake up call. This can come in the ‘Sunday Blues’, early morning anxiety and sleeplessness. That pit in our stomach or the fatigue getting out of bed. This can also have knock on effects such as keeping us late or worse getting us run down and making us sick. With that in mind keep an eye on those practical aspects and try and get ahead of it before it becomes a meeting with ‘HR’.
3. Overwhelmed by All the Small Things
Contrary to point number 1 is when everything just is a bit much. Do you find yourself punishing the key board when replying to emails, planning a voodoo ritual when all the milk is gone from the work fridge, crying after a phone call with a client or believing that you are never going to do anything right? This is another ‘friendly reminder’ from your insides that things are not in a good place. We all get stressed at work but when it comes to things that you previously managed well becoming
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unmanageable it is time to take stock.
4. It’s not me, it’s you
When you’ve maybe done some self-reflection you might be ready to come to the conclusion that actually it isn’t you, it’s them. Whether it is a culture that you are no longer suited to or there is a fear around change at the company or you’ve given it your all and everyday is no longer a learning day then it’s time to jump, preferably before you’re pushed. Remember, if you feel you’re not fitting in, others might be feeling the same about you.
5. Hi, remember me…you know, your life
Life is all about seasons, and seasons change. Learning to read these changes and take action is essential for that work-life balance. This phrase means different things as we move through our seasons. An 80hr week might be perfectly reasonable when we are climbing the corporate ladder, pushing for a promotion but it another season that’s just not the right fit longer term. In later seasons we might decide that actually retirement sounded great but if you weed the garden one more time you will go insane. Being aware of what is right for you and also right for your wider family group will help you find out what season you are in and whether it is time to leave winter for spring.
Ok, not a fully comprehensive list but you get the idea. The main takeaway I can give is usually you already know consciously or unconsciously that you need to make a change. When this happens here are my 3 practical pieces of advice on what to do next?
1. Get practical – we all wish we can live our lives according to our passions and dreams but we also need to be realistic – those brown envelopes will still keep coming through the letter box. Work out your salary expectations based on your outgoings and build from there. Also review your current contract to find out about notice periods, any conflicts of interest or competitor clauses to be aware of.
2. Lift the phone to a specialist in your chosen field. Now you know the field you want to work in, you don’t need to know everything, that’s why you have experts to give you advice on recruitment trends, salary expectations, what the application process will look like.
3. Get emotional support from friends and family or online groups. Making changes in any area can be daunting but not doing it alone will help you. Confide in your group and ask them to read over CVs, cover letters, ask them for referrals or ask them keep an eye out for any potential opportunities or experts you can connect with. They’ll be there to build you up and give you confidence when it comes to the highs and lows of the recruitment process.
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