and they weren’t widely known, so weren’t selling the way they should have been. When I went looking I found a dealership with two, one in red and one in black. The rest is history. When I traded it in at 101,000 miles the guy processing the transaction asked when I had last changed the brakes. I told him I never had – well-timed downshifting was much more fun.
So with that said welcome to our automobile issue, and also, Happy Independence Day!
On the automotive side, I thought it would be fun to “look ahead” and also “look back” to see what’s coming and what we might have missed from the great automotive past.
Looking ahead I found some eye-catching wheels coming our way. You’re going to love “Future Cars: Coming Soon!” Looking back was even more fun because there is a lot of territory to cover. I’m not going to spill the specifics, but be sure and read “Looking Back: The First Minivan?” for an in-depth look at an incredible vehicle from the 1930s.
We will also look at why consumer demand for electric vehicles is softening and what the challenges are when owning one. EVs are still selling of course and selling well, but sales growth is not as strong as expected. See “The Challenges of Electric Vehicles” for the report.
Now, have you ever heard of “track days”?
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That’s where you take your own car to the track and do some laps. In a spin on our new “Short Getaway:…” series, we bring you “Fast Getaway: Driving a Track Day.” We look at cost, what you’ll need (a car in good working order with good tread), and how your day is likely to unfold. We also point you to all the places you can find scheduled track days, which by the way, can be for cars or in some cases motorcycles. Then to close out we have a story a little out of left field on napping – something you don’t want
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to be doing behind the wheel. I would argue, you don’t even want to do it if you can put your car in self-driving mode. Personally, I’ll never buy a self-driving car. What’s the point? It’s not basketball if the actual ball throws itself into the hoop. It’s not hockey if the puck shoots itself into the goal. What’s the point?
So that’s our line-up for this issue. Hope you enjoy. And please join us next time when our focus turns to pets. These two issues are back-to-back favorites of mine. Hope you’ll join us next time.
Future Cars: Coming Soon!
SOURCE: Various
If you’re someone who likes cars, you’re probably also someone who likes to know “what’s next.” In this article we’re going to highlight two cars coming our way in the not-too-distant future. One of them will pull from the current trend in the automotive world of turning almost anything into an off-road vehicle, and the other takes America’s premier performance car and turns it out as an SUV.
The Raptor Line from Ford
In recent years, Ford’s hardcore, highperformance Raptor family of off-road vehicles has grown to include not only the Ford F-150 Raptor (and Raptor R), but also the Ford Bronco Raptor and Ford Ranger Raptor. Ford’s Raptor vehicles have become incredibly popular among enthusiasts, often selling for much more than MSRP and remaining in high demand. 2026 Ford Mustang Raptor
With the tremendous success of Ford’s Raptor family of vehicles, it makes sense that we would see more Raptor vehicles from Ford in the future. Now, according to sources including caranddriver. com and fordauthority.com, it is beyond rumor that the next Raptor will be the 2026 Mustang Raptor. It promises to be quite the extension of the original Pony Car line.
According to reports the Mustang Raptor will offer a naturally aspirated V-8 engine, all-wheel drive, and a lifted suspension with off-road
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The Mustang Raptor will be a limited run and it is expected to have a starting price of around $90,000.
2025 Chevy Corvette SUV
According to Car and Driver, the Corvette subbrand will soon grow to include a Corvette-badged performance SUV. Engine choices should range all the way from a turbocharged fourcylinder on the low end up to a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 in the top performance model. Chevy is expected to reveal this controversial vehicle later this year.
While Chevy is in the midst of creating a new performance-focused EV sub-brand that will include an SUV as well as a four-door sedan, the first Corvette SUV will be powered by a gasoline engine. It will ride on the same platform that underpins the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and
CT5-V Blackwing. Using that platform means two sizes of Corvette SUV could be offered – one compact, one midsize – to let Chevy better compete with rivals such as the Porsche Macan and Cayenne as well as the BMW X3 M and X5 M.
According to experts, a five-seat Corvette with ground clearance, cargo space, and serious go-fast performance will likely skew toward the value side of things, as accessible price tags have long been a part of the Corvette's mission. The price of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette SUV is expected to start around $60,000 and go up to $80,000
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depending on the trim and options. Other Future Cars to Watch
2025 Ram Rampage / Ram will offer a smaller version of its full-size Ram pickup truck – not initially in the United States, but likely to arrive here soon.
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz / Volkswagen will be bringing back the iconic Microbus as an all-electric van, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
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In the 1930s there was a groundbreaking vehicle called the Stout Scarab. These vehicles are considered by many to be the first minivans. The 1930s Stout Scarab was an Art Deco, aerodynamic, head-turning multi-passenger vehicle that created quite a stir those many decades ago. It is still a thrilling vehicle to consider.
The Designer
Designed and built by engineer William B. Stout, the Scarab’s shape resembled the beetle for which it was named. Long before creating the futuristic vehicle, which was produced from 1934–39, Stout’s resume included work as chief engineer for the Schurmeir Motor Truck Company, automobile and aviation editor for the Chicago Tribune, and chief engineer at Scripps-Booth Automobile Company. From there he was lured to Packard Motor Car Company and named chief engineer of Packard’s Continued on page 12
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aviation division.
Three years later, Stout left Packard to start his own engineering company in Dearborn, Michigan. He also founded America’s first scheduled airline, Stout Air Service, which later became United Airlines. Frustrated by the overall lack of innovation in the aviation industry he turned his attention to other forms of commercial transportation. That led to the very different and innovative Scarab.
Aerodynamic Design
The long, bulbous Scarab wore aluminum skin that was riveted to an aluminum space frame, much like an airplane. It featured a 135-inch wheelbase and had an overall length of just over 16 feet. By placing the engine in the rear, Stout’s rear-wheel-drive Scarab offered more leg room for its driver and passengers.
All the Scarab’s exterior features were created with aerodynamics in mind. Fenders were incorporated into the body. The Scarab had rear-
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wheel skirts, deleted running boards, hidden door hinges, and flush glass. Quoted in the Scientific American in 1935, Stout wrote, “The automobile will be lighter and more efficient and yet safer, the ride will be easier, and the body will be more roomy without sacrificing maneuverability.”
Interior Innovation
Inside, only the driver’s seat was fixed. The other seats could be turned up to 180 degrees to face each other, and there was a fold-down table for meals or to play games. In addition, the cabin offered cutting-edge amenities like a dust filter to enhance the inside air, interior lighting, thermostatcontrolled heat, and power door locks. The driver’s door was located in its conventional position, however all passengers entered and exited through a central, push-button door on the traditional passenger side of the vehicle.
The Scarab was powered by an 85-horsepower Ford flathead V-8, mated to a three-speed manual transmission. It could accelerate from 0–60 mph
in 15 seconds and had a top speed of about 80 mph. In a 1935 magazine advertisement it was noted, “The Scarab expresses Vision vs. Conservatism. Functional Design vs. Traditional Design. Individuality vs. Standardization. Fine Craftsmanship vs. Mass Production.”
Another advertisement promised the 1936 handbuilt Scarab would be “limited to 100 cars,” starting at $5000. That’s more than $110,000 today. In the end only nine Scarabs were built prior to World War II, with nearly all going to members of the board of directors, which included Phillip Wrigley and Harvey Firestone. Only five Scarabs exist today
Fast Getaway: Driving a Track Day
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In case you haven't been to a track day, it's a low-key driving event held at many of the country's road-racing facilities during the good-weather months. You get to drive on a real racetrack, and you don't need a racing license, let alone a race car, to participate. All you need is a valid driver's license, your personal car, and an approved racing helmet.
Most tracks will allow cars with even the remotest sporting capability – in other words, decent tires with some tread on them and solid brakes – out onto the circuit for an afternoon of 20-minute lapping sessions. You will, however, be under the watchful eyes of track officials who will pull you off the circuit if you drive like a maniac, endanger other drivers, or simply break the track rules.
Getting Started
The day goes like this: You pull up to the front office and pay for the day's sessions (often between $100 and $250 depending on the track), if you haven't already paid online. A track official will give your car a quick once-over. If it looks like it won't expire within the first couple of laps and you've got good rubber on it, it's likely cleared for takeoff. You are not, however.
Track officials often first convene a short classroom session to familiarize new drivers with the course and assess everyone's experience level. Participants are then typically divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced driving groups, which run in succession for several hours and sometimes full days. If you pick the right track on the right day, you'll have hardly any company.
Once Belted In
Once belted into your car, your focus will inevitably shift to the here and now. It must. Whether you're a beginner or a pro racer, driving on a track at speed requires total, Zen-like concentration. Track driving is a form of meditation, of blocking out what's around you and bringing
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your focus in tight.
Your focus will be on the next braking point, the upcoming corner and the proper line through it to go on to the next straightaway. It’s just you, the car, and the track. It's exciting and peaceful, and physically demanding all at the same time. You'll be relaxed when you stop.
The one thing you don’t want to do is lose focus. Let your mind drift even for a second and you'll
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likely go sliding off the pavement in a cloud of dust. Or worse. Which brings up the prospect of on-track damage to your vehicle. Of course, you don't want that to happen – doubly so because virtually no insurance company covers track damage to a street machine. (You can buy trackday insurance, but it's not cheap.) This is why you want your car to be in good shape: you don't want a mechanical failure to end your track adventure sadly.
Finding a Track Day
Numerous organizations facilitate track days, including the Sports Car Club of America, independent racing organizations, car clubs, driving schools, and the tracks themselves. Finding one near you should be as easy as Googling "Track Day." The psychic rewards of finding a track that's holding track-day events is well worth the effort.
The Challenges of Electric Vehicles
SOURCE: Various
The sales of electric vehicles – EVs – are projected to rise in 2024, but are slowing due to challenges facing current and potential EV drivers. For existing EV owners, vehicle range and charging anxiety are among the biggest challenges. Those may also be the primary concerns for potential EV buyers. An additional concern for many is price. Many of today’s all-electric models come from
automakers, and even when they don’t, most come with premium price tags.
Charging Challenges
The biggest and most publicized concern for current and potential EV drivers, as well as the EV industry itself, is the charging infrastructure. Although the U.S. has tens of thousands of chargers across its Supercharger network and through other providers, the supply of chargers is dramatically outpaced by demand in many highly-populated areas, while in rural zones, infrastructure expansion efforts have largely just begun.
Unless you have an at-home charging station, public charging station challenges will include:
• Charger Up-time / How many chargers might not be working at any particular time when you pull in to charge up?
• Charging Wait time / There is the built-in charging wait time after you get your vehicle plugged in, but what if all available chargers are in use when you arrive at a charging station and you find yourself in line behind a number of other drivers waiting to charge their vehicles? You could have a significant wait time to factor into your day.
Range Challenges
In an electric vehicle, when you’re planning a trip – whether it’s a long daily commute or some kind of getaway, the first step is to plan your route and then determine where the charging stations are located along the way. You’ll know the stated range of your vehicle, but it’s more than just saying you’re going to hop on Route 80, go to exit suchand-such and drive five more miles to your destination. There are other factors to consider.
• Are you driving in the heat of summer, or on a super-cold winter day? Temperature extremes will affect your battery charge and therefore your range.
• If you get stuck on the highway in a traffic jam and your range keeps dropping, you better know where the nearest charging station is.
Other things to consider include day of the week and time of day – as it relates to traffic congestion, those charger locations along your route and elevation. If your planned route involves long, steep climbs, your range will suffer as the battery has to work harder. Interestingly, an EV battery drains faster on the highway versus the city, where it can recapture energy when decelerating by slowing the vehicle using the electric motor rather than the braking system
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Is It for You?
If you’re looking for a new vehicle and are considering an EV, you have to consider whether or not the different realities of owning an EV are right for you. According to research from a company called GBK Collective, the majority of buyers who are moving away from the gas combustion engine are moving to hybrid engines and hybrid “plug-ins” as their “bridge” to a potential all-electric future. Taking stock of the situation, Toyota’s chairman, Akio Toyoda, predicted that the vast majority of vehicles sold in coming decades will not be fully electric.
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The Wonderful World of Wildlife summer reading program began at the library on Wed., June 19th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Children from preschool age to 5th grade are invited to come learn about insects. The program will run through August 7th., there will be no program on July 3rd.
The Library is holding a reading incentive program for all children and students this summer. Read 10 books, write down the titles and you receive a raffle ticket. The more raffle tickets, the better your chance to win one of ten prizes at the end of the summer.
The Book Club is hosting local writer Anne Supsic for their August 5th meeting. She will be at the library at 1:00 discussing her book” The Bookmark”. All are invited. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.
The Genealogy Club is taking the summer off. Watch for their first meeting in September.
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,
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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 information please contact Louise Bechtel at the Library at (610) 7676461. Thank you.
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Tips for Getting a Good Nap
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Whether making naps a regular part of your daily routine or simply indulging in one as needed, naps can improve mental alertness, energy levels, cognitive performance and physical stamina. Here are tips for getting a good nap.
Make it Short
Naps of 10 to 20 minutes are much more effective and restorative than 30-minute naps. Unlike longer
naps, these short ones do not cause post-waking drowsiness. If possible, drink something caffeinated before a nap of this duration. It may seem counterintuitive, but the boosting effect will likely take at least 20 minutes to manifest and assist you in regaining alertness. Use a timer or alarm to ensure you don’t oversleep.
When to Nap
Heavy drowsiness is most often felt in the afternoon, typically between 2:00 and 3:00 pm, and accompanied by a significant reduction in alertness. This sudden fatigue can occur in both sleep-deprived and well-rested individuals. An afternoon nap between 12 and 3 pm can be beneficial and give you the energy boost you need to finish the day.
Other Tips
• Nap in a calm, dark and quiet place; a bed is best for comfort.
• If you try to nap and can’t fall asleep your body might not be as tired as you think. It’s possible it's only your mind that needs a rest. Consider a
brief period of meditation or deep breathing instead.
• If you regularly feel the need to have a nap, it may be a sign that you have a sleep disorder. Consult your doctor or a sleep specialist.
Driving and Drowsiness
If you are driving and experience symptoms of drowsiness (e.g. repeated yawning, neck stiffness, drooping of the head, itchy eyes, heavy eyelids, shifting around in your seat), or notice that your capacity for driving has become impaired (straying over the center line of the road, forgetting the last few miles, missing an exit) you must immediately stop driving and pull off the road. Park in a safe
place and take a 20-minute nap. In these cases napping can save both your own life and the lives of others.
Other things to keep in mind
• If you feel very sleepy during the day, limit your nap to less than an hour before 3 pm
• If you are suffering from insomnia, avoid napping, or limit it to 15-20 minutes before 3:00 pm, in order to help build up your need for sleep.
• If you are an early riser (between 3:00 and 5:00 am), take a 90- or 180-minute nap (1 or 2 complete
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sleep cycles) after your lunch (this is a good time to nap). Or you can take one to three 20-minute naps spread throughout the day.
• For night-shift workers, you can take a nap of about 1.5 hours before your shift, or for about 45 minutes during the first half of your shift. Have a coffee just before your nap.
Don’t think of napping as something you need to find extra time for in your busy day. When done properly, napping will only improve the
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Cmdr. Matthew Powell turned over command of the future nuclear-powered fast attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) to Cmdr. Gregory Coy in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Friday, June 21, at Fort Trumbull in New London, Connecticut.
Capt. Jason Grizzle, commodore of the precommissioning unit’s (PCU) parent Submarine
Squadron (SUBRON) 4, presided over the ceremony stating, “the task of turning a ‘PCU’ into a ‘USS’ is no easy feat.”
“Cmdr. Powell has kept construction on task and instilled the warfighting knowledge required for his relief to take this fine warship into the fight,” said Grizzle.
“Cmdr. Coy is inheriting a fine ship, a fine crew, and a fine state full of supportive Hawkeyes,” Grizzle added. “As Commodore, I am proud to have witnessed Cmdr. Powell’s leadership and I welcome Cmdr. Coy to the team.”
Powell, a Conyers, Georgia native and 2003 graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, took command of Iowa in February 2022. Powell praised the crew for transitioning Iowa from the shipyard into the water for sea trials, calling his tour “the highlight of my career leading the fine men and women of the future USS Iowa."
"The past few years have been ones of incredible transformation,” Powell said. “Through the
teamwork of these sailors and the talented shipbuilders at Electric Boat, we transformed a million individual components and dozens of individual sailors into an exquisite submarine manned by a battle-ready crew. Iowa is a testament to their hard work, their determination, and to the proud citizens of Iowa, who have entrusted us to represent them for the next few decades."
"It's a bittersweet moment for me," Powell added. "But I know this crew's accomplishments and professionalism have set up Cmdr. Coy for success as they prepare to take Iowa from the shipyard to the Fleet."
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Powell’s next tour will be at the Office of Legislative Affairs in Washington D.C to serve as a legislative fellow. His previous submarine tours include USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740), USS Norfolk (SSN 714), and USS Virginia (SSN 774).
Coy briefly spoke during the ceremony, praising Powell for “taking this amazing crew from working in a building with only pieces of a submarine to being an in-service warship, ready to go to sea.”
“I am honored and humbled to be your commanding officer,” Coy said to his new crew.
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Mei Land
Mei Land, ich sing vun dir, Siess is die Freiheit mir, Do will ich sei; So wie die alde Leit, So fiehl ich aa noch heit, Bin dir zu yeder-zeit Immer gedrei.
An Felse-barriye naus, Iwwer die Wolke drauss, Ring Freiheits-klang!
Winders im diefe Schnee, Summers wann's Feld im Glee, O Land wie bischt du schee, Kling Freiheits-gsang!
O lieblich rauscht, ihr Wind, In hoche Beem un singt Siess Freiheits-gsang!
O wie die Bruscht sich hebt, Frei Lied sich schwingt un schwebt, Graftvoll an Felse bebt, Ewicher Glang!
Unsrer Voreldre Gott,
Fiehr uns in yedre Not An deinre Hand! So lang mir dir gedrei, Bleibt des Land gross un frei: Du sollscht uns Keenich sei, Schutz unserm Land!
-John Birmelin (1873–1950)
My Country (A non-metrical translation of his poem)
My country, I sing of you, The liberty is sweet to me, Here I will remain; Just like the old people, I also feel so today, I too am at all times Always faithful. At Rocky mountains out Over the clouds out there, Ring the sound of freedom! Winters in deep snow, Summers when the field is in clover,
Touch of Dutch
Oh country, how beautiful you are, Reverberating the song of freedom!
Oh wind, how lovely you roar
In the tall trees and sing
The sweet song of freedom!
Oh how the chest restrains itself, (?)
Free(dom) song swoops itself down and shakes, Powerful quaking at rocks, Unending sound!
Our forefathers’ God, Lead us in every troubling time By your hand!
As long as we [are] faithful to you, This land will stay great and free; You shall be King to us, Protect our land!
My Country, 'Tis Of Thee (The original song) My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside
Let freedom ring!
My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song. Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King!
-Samuel F. Smith
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sang at Dutch Fersammlings. (His poems can be challenging to read at times because he sometimes uses German words and grammar! And his third verse – which was not included in the 1938 publication of this poem – I found particularly demanding.)
Following is an interesting article in Wikipedia about the original song: My Country, 'Tis of Thee "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", also known as simply "America", is an American patriotic song, the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The song served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States (along with songs like "Hail, Columbia") before the adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the official U.S. national anthem in 1931. The melody used is adopted from the national anthem of the United Kingdom, "God Save the King".
History
Smith wrote the lyrics to "America" in 1831 while a student at the Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. The use of the same melody as the British royal anthem is a contrafactum which reworks this symbol of British monarchy to make a statement about American democracy.
Notable performances
Marian Anderson performed the song at the
Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939. Anderson, an African American singer, had been forbidden to perform at the DAR Constitution Hall due to its racist whites-only policy. After a national outcry, and with support from Eleanor Roosevelt, the concert was held on the steps of the memorial, and attracted a crowd of more than 75,000 in addition to a national radio audience of millions.
Martin Luther King Jr. recited the first verse of the song toward the end of his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963.
Crosby, Stills & Nash performed the song on the first episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that aired after the September 11 attacks in 2001.
On January 20, 2009, Aretha Franklin sang the song at the first inauguration of Barack Obama. Kelly Clarkson sang it at his second inauguration.]
Enjoy your July 4th holiday and handle those fireworks safely!
-Larry Gradwohl 4th July 2024
BIRTHDAY COUPON
National Night Out
4 Boating Tips for July Fourth: Likely the Longest Anchoring Day of the Year
submitted by BoatUS Foundation
According to the nationwide TowBoatUS onwater towing fleet, the busiest time of the year for America’s recreational boat owners is, hands down, the Fourth of July holiday period, which typically includes some days before and after the official holiday. It also may be the longest time many boaters will spend the day on the water at anchor, enjoying fireworks shows, fishing holes and raft-ups. Are they ready?
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has four tips to help boaters spend America’s birthday safely at anchor.
1. Be anchor smart. Before heading out, is your anchoring gear is up to snuff? Bitter end secured? You may not have used it yet this boating season, so be sure all is good to go for whatever anchoring arrangement – a picnic hook, extra fenders for a raft-up, or shoreside tie-up requiring a second line. When arriving to your celebration spot and setting anchor, ensure you let out enough scope for the depth and predicted weather conditions. Show some courtesy if things get crowded. On the other
hand, don’t be that guy who runs into an anchorage throwing a wake or who is completely oblivious to those around him.
2. Avoid CO poisoning. Generators give boaters the creature comforts they want. However, don’t run the generator if you’ve got swimmers in the water at the back of the boat – a common place for guests to congregate on floats and pool toys. This is where exhaust ports often located, spewing dangerous, odorless carbon monoxide.
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St. John's Lutheran Church 40 Second Street, Slatington
Orders due Sunday, July 28; Pick-up is Saturday, August 3, between 9:00 and 11:00 am Sandwich choice is: Italian Hoagie ($6.50 each).
order into the church office at 610-767-6361, Harrison at 610-216-4284, or email Harrison at williamshj2514@msn.com.
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everyone is back aboard and ladder is up. If you’re leaving a fireworks show, proceed with utmost caution. It’s always better to wait a few minutes for everyone to clear out and give a chance for wakes to subside before departing. Be patient and, again, give as much courtesy as you can. Everyone aboard should be acting as a lookout. Never take a shortcut home after dark.
About the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water: The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. Funded primarily by donations from the nearly 800,000 members.
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Adventure Continues at Northampton Area Public Library
submitted by Veronica Laroche
Can you believe it's July already? Neither can we! However, there's still plenty of time to join the Adventure at NAPL, including activities, events, and the reading challenge. Earn those NAPL Bucks to spend on some fabulous prizes this summer!
Looking for some time to spend together as a family? We've got a new solution for you: Family Storytime has begun! This summer we will be
meeting every other week on Mondays at 4:00 PM or on Saturdays at 2:00 PM. Both bi-weekly sessions will contain the same content, so choose whichever day and time works best for you and your family. July's sessions are as follows: Monday, July 8th or Saturday, July 13th and Monday, July 22nd or Saturday, July 27th. If you'd like to get a head start on family reading time, check out our collection on the BookSmart app by scanning the QR code with your device or at https://booksmart.world/ northamptonarea. It's free!
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Your one stop shop for locally crafted gifts, decor, and more!
Also offering a variety of workshops and private parties.
5851 Nor Bath Blvd., Bath, PA 18014 www.alittlebitoflocal.com 484-284-3797 (phone)
we are proud to provide you with decades of compounding experience to ensure the best care possible for you!
Dorneyville Compounding Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated specialty compounding pharmacy serving the Lehigh Valley and beyond since 1989. With state of the art sterile and non-sterile compounding laboratories, we can provide several alternative prescribed medications in the form of creams, rapid dissolve tablets, troches, and injections.
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Another fun way to spend time reading with your family is our Summer StoryWalk® at Moore Recreation Center. June's featured title is "Little Owl's Day" by Divya Srinivasan. As you walk through this book together, you'll join Little Owl as he experiences a bunch of firsts before meeting up with his friend Bear to show each other their favorite things. "Little Owl's Day" begins at the back of the Pavilion and follows the trail up to the playground just off English Rd. The map will help! Have we mentioned lately how amazing our volunteers are? They're so splendid that we are now able to offer Tech Tutoring twice a week! If you're trying to learn a new social media app, if you've recently gotten a new device, or if you simply want to brush up on your spreadsheets in Excel, Dylan and Marty are your guys! Dylan is available Mondays from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, and Marty is available Saturdays from 9:00 AM12:00PM. Register at the Help Desk, on our website (northamptonapl.org), or call (610-262-7537) to secure your preferred date and time. Speaking of amazing people, the Board, Staff, and Friends of NAPL would like to express our
enormous gratitude to all of the patrons and community members who have donated to our Annual Drive this year. As of June 21st, you have raised $17,199.72! Your generosity is unmatched, and we sincerely appreciate each and every one of you and the ways you take care of us year after year through the Annual Drive, the Online Auction and Basket Social (Save the dates! The Auction is September 29th-October 5th, and the Basket Social
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CLASSIFIEDS
NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS: ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE PUBLICATION. This means you must send your payment with your ad when placed by mail, pay for your ad when placed in person at the office, or mail your payment to reach our office before we go to print if your ad was faxed or called in. If payment is not received BEFORE press time, your ad will NOT be included in that edition of the Gazette. HOW TO USE OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION: Mail your ads, with a check for $10 per ad (up to 25 words), to T&C Gazette, 255E S. Best Ave., Walnutport, PA 18088, or call in your ad to 610-767-9600 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR fax anytime to 610-767-9612. PRICING: $10 for first 25 words; $15 for 26-45 words; $20 for 46-65 words; $25 for 66-85 words; $30 for 86-105 words; $35 for 106-125 words. NOTICE: There will be no refunds after a classified advertisement is placed and paid. If an ad runs erroneously at the fault of the paper, we will offer a complimentary ad in the next edition of the publication.
Walnutport Community Yard
Sale: Friday July 12 & Saturday July 13, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Take Lincoln at Northern Lehigh Church or take Washington St., see signs or Route 145 and also on Main St. by the Diamond Fire Co. Go to 1st Ave or 3rd Ave., maps of sales are available at 912 Carbon St. or 922 Williams Ave. Something for everyone, 1,000’s of HH items, tools, toys and good food. Rain date Sunday July 14, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mark Your Calendars! (7/4)
Walnutport Senior Citizens
September 10, Sight and Sound “Daniel”, lunch at Miller’s $158 p/p October 7, Atlantic City Resorts, receive $18 free play $45 p/p December 4, American Music Theater Christmas Show, lunch at Shady Maple $114 p/p Contact Dianne 610-767-5646 or 610-3930912 (7/4)
EVENING OFFICE CLEANING
Small office in Walnutport seeking someone to clean once a month. Please call 610-767-9600 for more details.
Beach Rental
Vacation Rental: Bethany Beach
Delaware Condo, sleeps 4, walk to beach, private parking, washer/ dryer, pool, hot tub, sauna. August 16-23 $900, call 610-966-3034 (7/4)
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. $900 + utilities, security required. Call 610-390-8691.
Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $155-$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. (12/19)
Movie Trivia Winner
Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more. 4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington. 610-248-7988. (12/19)
Tim’s Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (7/4)
The Pet Issue of the Gazette comes out on July 18th and the Deadline is July 10th. Place your ad today! is October 11th.), and the myriads of other ways you offer your support. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much.
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For more family-oriented and age-appropriate activities and events, please visit our website athttps://northamptonapl.org, or see any of our social media accounts: northamptonapl on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!
