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Cars and Driving — Then and Now Asthma and Allergy Alert

Concerts and Car Shows Things to Do with Grandkids

Comedy Shows — Part II Games, Puzzles, Jokes, & More!

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F rom t he Ed i to r A l an A l l eg ra

I remember driving my dad's '68 Chrysler New Yorker around town all evening and spending 50¢ to fill it up enough so that he wouldn't notice. Do you have any memories of cars gone by? What 8-track tape did you play over and over in the dash?

My first purchased car was a '71 Fiat 850 Spider. You can read more about Alan's automotive adventures on Page 16. We also invite you to share your stories about COVID-19 (and anything else) so we can feature them in our fall issue.

See the details on Page 3.

Lifestyles over 50 exists to help our beloved senior population thrive and squeeze as much juice out of life as possible, even if life is handing you lemons. That is why we strive to include features and articles that are timely (OK, so nostalgia isn't exactly timely), instructive, and fun — items that will help us through tough times, or at least distract us for a little while.

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The Nuts (and Bolts) of Automotive Crime

True stories of crimes involving cars!

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police picked up two teenage boys driving a stolen car. Just a few minutes previous, the boys were standing in court, accused of 25 vehicle thefts. When arrested for Number 26, their excuse was that they didn't have bus fare to get home from court!

Brazil has its share of nuts, including three gunmen who stole a pickup truck in Rio de Janeiro. The owner feared for the safety of thieves. Not only were the thieves unaware of the owner's profession — lion tamer — they didn't notice Linda, their passenger.

Linda was a lioness, not in the mood for a ride!

Mike Cyprian of Hammond, Indiana, popped into a restaurant to make a phone call, leaving his engine running (never a good idea). When he came out, he found his car in a different spot, and the thief running — from the nine-foot python Mike had in the car (perhaps always a good idea)!

One policeman outwitted a car thief who bolted the scene on foot by creating his own K-9 corps.

He made barking noises through his bullhorn and shouted, "Stop or I'll send in the dog!" The thief stopped, tail between his legs, and the officer made the arrest!

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Who Cared About Gas Mileage? We Wanted Fun in '71!

In 1971, a gallon of gas cost 40¢. You can't even get a candy bar for 40¢ any more! However, it was not the cost of gasoline that was a concern — it was what happened to the gas after the motor digested it that became a big issue in the '70s. Federal regulations were starting to take over style and power design meeting rooms and many of the cars' styles took a major hit. Manufacturers tried to balance the power of their most popular muscle cars with reduced smog emissions. Compact cars started coming into their own. Convertibles bowed down to sunroofs. The insurance industry came under scrutiny for high premiums, and nofault insurance was born. Let's sample some antique '71 rides! ("Antique" means 45 years or older but doesn't apply to people!)

Ford Pinto Considered "fiery," not due to performance, but a faulty gas tank that burst into flames.

Dodge Charger Round "Coke-bottle" styling and split grille surrounded great handling and dependability.

Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda This year featured the fender "gills"and a cassette player. And "cartoonish" colors.

Chrysler New Yorker Posh but powerful — the fastest production car of its time: 0 – 60 in 10 seconds.

VW Beetle New MacPherson suspension could not spare the beloved bug from the new small-car competition.

Lotus Elan Sprint Aptly named for its 0 – 60 in 6.7 seconds performance. It was fun to drive and look at.

AMC Gremlin Cheap and dorky, but competed well with the VW Beetle.

Chevy C10 Pickup Disc brakes and optional AM/FM radio graced the "Action Line" trucks.

Dodge B200 Van Turn signals, heat, backup lights, painted hubcaps, single sun visor — Who could ask for more?

We sure could use your help!

Lifestyles over 50 is published with you, the reader, in mind. With that in mind, we would like your help to make our next issue yours! We want to know what life lessons you learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Did fear and isolation drive you to evaluate your relationships and values? Did tragedy strike? Economic or job issues? Or no impact at all?

Share your stories and snippets with us by August 9th so we can include them in our fall issue! Email alan@lifestylesover50.com for more details. Thank you!

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Things to Do with Grandkids Take them back in time! One thing — among many — that seniors possess is experience. Seniors have trod paths that the young can only look forward to. No matter what their income, savings, and station in life, grandparents can impart wisdom and paint living images of the past for their grandchildren (and their grandchildren's friends!).

When spending time with them, share stories about "how we did it back then." You may be surprised at how interested they will be!

Public libraries are quiet places to introduce your grandchildren to the great events and thoughts of history.

Show them that books don't have to be read on little screens or recharged. Let the kids pick out books that interest them and share your thoughts and experiences regarding that subject. Borrow some videos of old shows and documentaries and discuss them. Libraries often have special programs, contests, and author presentations for children.

Check out your local library!

Walking is great exercise, and a walk through history is great for the mind as well. Take advantage of the Valley's many self-guided historical tours. Take the kids to see what life was like when the only "buttons" you had were on your shoes, and you had to do everything by hand.

Bethlehem has a rich history going back centuries. See where Revolutionary War heroes stayed at the Sun Inn in downtown Bethlehem.

The Smithy, Goundie House, and Waterworks, as well as buildings in the Colonial Industrial Quar-

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ter along the Monocacy Creek, bring you back centuries, before there were even cell phones and Walmarts! Share the significance of these places and your own memories of growing up in similar ways.

Search discoverlehighvalley.com/ things-to-do/history for other sites in surrounding towns.

Your grandkids may think their grandparents are dinosaurs, but you can prove them wrong by visiting the Da Vinci Science Center through September 6. Experience jaw-dropping, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and step into the shoes of the explorers and scientists who study them! Expedition: Dinosaur, Rise of the Mammals, 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA 18103 | (484) 664-1002 | 10:00 to 5:00 | davincisciencecenter.org/expedition-dinosaur-rise-of-the-mammals/.

"Ray, people will come, Ray." So says Terence Mann in Field of Dreams. And so have people come to Coca-Cola Park in Allentown to watch the IronPigs play

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baseball. Since 2008, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs have led Minor League Baseball in per-game attendance and has become the Valley’s place for affordable family entertainment. After the game, have a game of stickball or whiffle ball with the kids and share your peanuts and Cracker Jack memories; even talk about the first major league minority players.

Talk and teach at home. How did you entertain yourself when you were your grandchild's age? Was it something you can recreate with a ball and stick or a trip to the lake or drive-in? What was dating like "back then"? Who were your "super heroes"? Did you have a calculator that cost $75, used 2 9-volt batteries, and had four functions? Pull out the photos, the Golden Books, and whatever other memory-laden stuff you still have (even old clothes and jewelry) and show them how "hip" you were!

Get Out and Get Down! Late Summer Concerts We are not responible for changes, cancellations, additions, weather conditions, or any other inconveniences.

ALLENTOWN Artwalk Pocket Park, 4-9 p.m.

Aug. 5: Smith Compound Band Aug. 12: James Supra & Sarah Ayers Band Aug. 19: Cody Templeton Band Aug. 26: The Moondogs Sept. 2: Big Boy Brass Sept. 9: Cunningham & Associates Sept. 16: Mosey Beat Sept. 23: Serene Green Sept. 30: Common Bond Oct. 7: DMC Band Oct. 14: The Weekenders 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Aug. 4: Two of a Kind Aug. 11: Steve Johnson Aug. 18: Honey & Nutz Aug. 25: Seth Witcher Sept. 1: Jeff Crosson Sept. 8: Copper Fields Sept. 15: Two of a Kind Sept. 22: Jonny Cornelius Sept. 29: Steve Johnson Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, Bourbon & Blues, 6-9 p.m.

Aug. 6: Steve Brosky n’ his Big Lil Band Sept. 3: The Little Red Rooster Blues Band Oct. 1: James Supra & Sarah Ayers Band West Park, 16th and Turner, 7:30 p.m. unless noted Aug. 1: Pioneer Band Aug. 6: Royalaires Aug. 7: Allentown Band, Midway Manor 7 p.m.

Aug. 8: Marine Band Aug. 13: Pioneer Band Aug. 14: The Large Flowerheads, 7 p.m.

Aug. 15: Municipal Band Aug. 20: Royalaires Aug. 22: Pioneer Band Sept. 11: Municipal Band, 3 p.m.

Sept. 12: Allentown Band, 3 p.m.

Sept. 18: Allentown Band , Art-in-thePark, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: Marine Band, 3 p.m.

CATASAUQUA Park Amphitheater, 501 American St., 7-10 p.m.

Aug. 1: Shaun Lally Aug. 8: Swingtime Dolls Aug. 22: Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band Aug. 29: Scott Marshall Band Sept. 5: Lisa Bodnar & Whistlegrass Souls EMMAUS Community Park. 6-9 p.m.

Aug. 1: Shaun Lally Aug. 8: Swingtime Dolls Aug. 22: Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band Aug. 29: Scott Marshall Band Sept. 5: Lisa Bodnar & Whistlegrass Souls LEVITT PAVILION-STEELSTACKS 789 First St., Bethlehem, 7:30 p.m. unless noted Aug. 1: Ruthie Foster, 6 p.m.

Aug. 21: Dana Fuchs, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 22: Aztec Sun, 6 p.m.

Aug. 28: Mako Swing, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 29: Brianna Thomas, 6 p.m.

Sept. 4: Vox Sambou, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 5: Roanoke, 6 p.m.

Sept. 11: Skerryvore, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 12: The Graceland Experience ft.

Bakithi Kumalo, 6 p.m.

Sept. 19: Kat Wright, 6 p.m.

LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP Hills at Lockridge Park, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie Aug. 2: The Macungie Band, 7-8 p.m.

LOWER SAUCON-HELLERTOWN Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown Aug. 15: Social Call WILSON BOROUGH Meuser Park, 22nd and Northampton streets, 6-8 p.m.

Aug. 8: Italian American Band

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Aug.15: Little Brass Band of the Lehigh Valley Aug. 22: The Easton Municipal Band Aug. 29: The Main Street Cruisers INDIVIDUAL BANDS ALLENTOWN BAND Aug. 7: Midway Manor, Allentown. 7 p.m.

Aug. 8: Haines Mill, Cetronia, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 10: Waldheim Park, S Hall Street and Emmaus Avenue, 7 p.m.

Sept. 12: West Park, Allentown, Bert Meyers Concert, 3 p.m.

Sept. 18: West Park, Allentown, Art in the Park, 1:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: Zion “Liberty Bell” United Church of Christ, 620 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. 3 p.m.

Sept. 26: South Mountain Grove, 400 E. Mountain Rd., Allentown, 2 p.m.

LITTLE BRASS BAND OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY / GALENA BRASS Aug. 15: Meuser Park, Easton, 6-8 p.m.

MARINE BAND OF ALLENTOWN Aug. 1: Palmerton Park, 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 8: West Park, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 19: West Park, annual tribute to Ray Becker, 3 p.m.

Sept. 26: Festival of Bands, 2 p.m.

MUNICIPAL BAND OF ALLENTOWN Aug. 15: West Park, Allentown, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11: West Park, Allentown, 7:30 p.m.

PIONEER BAND Aug. 1: West Park, Allentown, inspirational and sacred selections, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 13: West Park, Allentown, music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 22: West Park, Allentown, 7:30 p.m.

ROYALAIRES Aug. 6: West Park, 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 20: West Park, 7:30 p.m.

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A Few More Summer Events Outdoor tabernacle concerts at Milford Park Bible Camp, 6451 Chestnut St, Zionsville, PA 18092 | 610-966-4240 | milfordpark.org/concerts July 31 | "Christmas in July" with Damaris Carbaugh | 10am: morning message with Damaris; 7pm: Damaris Carbaugh concert August 7 | acoustic guitarist and songwriter Mark Cable of York, PA | 7pm August 9 – 13, evenings | Pastor Dana Weller of Bethel Bible Fellowship Church teaches the Word in the air-conditioned lounge.

August 14 | Christopher Wright of Exton, PA, founder of Blessed Hurricane Ministries, presents a concert at 7pm.

August 21 | Concert by southern gospel family quartet CrossOver, from Mahaffey, PA. August 28 | Concert by Ivan Parker of Nashville, TN, a famed associate of the Gaither musical family.

ArtsWalk, Downtown Allentown Take a step into Downtown Allentown to enjoy live music from local bands, movie nights under the stars, and so much more, now through October. FREE parking at the 8th & Walnut Deck.

Tuesdays | Workout in the ArtsWalk Pocket Park with LVHN every Tuesday | 5:30 – 6:15pm Wednesdays | Enjoy lunch and dinner specials from participating restaurants | 11:30am – 1:30 pm, and 5 – 7pm while enjoying live music and yard games in Pocket Park Test your knowledge at Trivia Night at the Downtown Allentown Market | second Wednesday of every month | 5:30pm – 7:30pm Thursdays | Live music from Lehigh Valley bands, plus vendors and other performances | 4 – 9pm Fridays | Comedy Night | last Friday of every month | 6 – 8pm Free Movie Night | second Friday of every month | 9pm

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45th Annual Collector Car Show & Flea Market | Sunday, August 1, Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie | 10am – 3 pm, rain or shine For more info call Dave Barnes at 610-248-9739 or email 1stpamustang@gmail.com.

First PA Mustang Club Cruises 2021 | Sunday, June 6th – 4 pm to 7 pm; Sunday, July 18th – 4 pm to 7 pm; Sunday, September 6th – 4 pm to 7 pm All makes, models and years are welcome. Located at Country Square Shopping Center, 240 South West End Blvd., Quakertown.

19th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Car Show | August 7. The show will be held at the Quakertown Airport located at 2425 Milford Sq. Pike, Quakertown.

All makes and models welcome. All proceeds help local families. Just $20 to enter your vehicle in the show — spectators are free. Door prizes, raffles and custom trophies. This is a wings and wheels show — airplanes and cars on display.

Wilson Borough Lions Club Annual "Show 'n' Shine" Car Expo | August 7 | 10 am – 3 pm | Wilson Area High School, Washington Blvd., Easton Paul Corriere @ 610-258-2185 or paulcorriere2@gmail.com

to be bringing us not just a car show but a lineup of some of the most exotic cars in the Lehigh Valley!

Das Awkscht Fest | August 6 – 8 | Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie | Fri. & Sat. 6 am – 10:30 pm; Sun. 6 am – 4:30 pm Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors, it’s a perfect way for families to celebrate summer. In 2021, they celebrate their 58th Annual Fescht, so come cruisin’ through 42 acres of fun at the Fescht — and enjoy the great things classic summers are made of. Admission includes all events, shows, and entertainment. This year’s featured car area will focus on Cadillac and LaSalle.

Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Jamboree | August 27 – 29 | Gates open at 7 am | Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie | wheelsoftime.org Over 2000 street rods and custom cars are on display every year at this popular event. Event is for Rods and Customs 1990 and older. Vehicles must be street legal with proof of insurance. This is a chance to show off your ride and give you a great weekend of fun, relaxation, and an opportunity to meet with friends. If you have never been here, you do not know what you are missing.

Muscle Car Mondays | Hanoverville Roadhouse, 5001 Hanoverville Rd., Bethlehem | 6:30 pm – 9 pm | 610837-1122 Check out some nice cars with great food, drinks, and people. Mention you're with Venom Outlaws for 10% off your bill.

Tuesday Cruise Night at Joe's Steak Shop | now through October 12 | 5 pm – 9 pm | 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg, NJ | 908-454-9545 | joessteak@yahoo. com See outstanding cars and live music every week.

Leithsville Car Show | 1995 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown | September 12 | 10 am – 3 pm Cars vs. Cancer Car Show at Relay for Life | Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Ironpigs Way, Allentown | August 21 | 12 pm – 6 pm Kevin Ward, in conjunction with some of the coolest car dealerships in the Lehigh Valley is going LIFESTYLES OVER 50

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Getting Help When a Loved One Cannot Safely Drive

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network Remember your sense of freedom when you passed the driver’s test and got that coveted license? Suddenly, with keys in hand, you were no longer dependent on others to take you where you wanted to go. It is no wonder then, that taking away a license can be heartbreaking for both the driver and those forced to revoke it, says geriatrician Roopa Anmolsingh, MD. “There’s a well-defined entry point for starting to drive, but there’s no exit point that tells you when you should stop driving,” says Anmolsingh, of St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates. “I always get asked if driving is a right or a privilege. Regardless, we know it’s very important for a person’s self-esteem and independence. It provides a sense of freedom.”

By the year 2030, 74 million Americans will exceed age 65 and more than 75% of those people will carry a driver’s license. However, not all should, she says. As people get older, they typically have poorer vision, slower reaction time, and decreased motor coordination and flexibility. Some physical conditions, such as seizures, stroke, and severe arthritis, could prevent them from being able to drive safely. Also, medications can affect driving, especially those that cause drowsiness.

Family members should also watch for signs of cognitive deficits. Do they have memory issues? When they are driv-

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ing, do they make good judgement calls, such as taking the right exit or knowing when to go at a four-way stop?

If you suspect a loved one should never again get behind the wheel, Dr. Anmolsingh encourages caution and suggests you get help from a professional who can make an objective assessment of the individual’s driving abilities. Telling someone that they should no longer drive can destroy your relationship. She has seen older adults become very angry, blame family members for “ruining their lives,” and even threaten to cut them out of their will.

In Pennsylvania, health care professionals are required to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) any individual who has medical conditions that impair their ability to drive safely. Of approximately 35,000 reports submitted each year to PennDOT, about 10,000 individuals have medical impairments significant enough to merit recall of their driving privilege. An additional 21% of reports result in restrictions placed on the individual’s driving privilege and half involve drivers over 65 years of age.

What should I do if I suspect a loved one should not drive?

First, go to the individual’s family doctor for a general physical examination, as well as a vision test. Often your doctor will suggest further testing to determine whether it is safe for the patient to drive. For example, Senior Care Associates typically refers patients to the St. Luke’s Occupational Therapy Department, that offers a Fit to Drive evaluation that includes a test to gauge functions such as reaction time, information

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In addition, Senior Care Associates provides comprehensive geriatric assessments that include cognitive screening that measures short-term memory and attention span, as well as how well the patient can perceive what is seen, organize thoughts, and plan next steps. Sometimes, conditions can be treated, improving the patient’s ability to drive.

Should the results of the tests determine that the license should be revoked, Dr. Anmolsingh suggests a family conference with the patient and the physician or other professional who conducted the driving or cognitive testing. The professional should review the evaluation results and provide reasons why the patient should no longer drive.

Additionally, Senior Care Associates offers suggestions for alternate transportation methods, such as having a friend drive them or taking public transportation. In some cases, they encourage patients to order their groceries on-line and have them delivered. In addition, St. Luke’s offers patients who cannot drive free rides to doctor’s appointments through St. Luke's Lyft. But these suggestions often do little to comfort the patient.

“You must be understanding, particularly with patients with cognitive deficits. The only thing they hear is that they can no longer drive and do the things that they like to do,” says Dr. Anmolsingh.

Taking away a license doesn’t necessarily prevent people from driving. In such cases, she suggests that family members take away the keys, park the vehicle down the street, or even remove the battery, because some patients may not even realize their own deficits.

“We had a patient who lived alone. One day, she told her brother that she was going to the store,” Dr. Anmolsingh said. “He received a call later that day from a police officer.

His sister had been stopped driving in the wrong direction on a heavily-traveled interstate in upstate New York, after which the family had to drive eight hours to pick her up.”

When considering whether to confront a loved one about the need to stop driving, remember that you are doing this because you care about them.

“They’re at risk and other people on the road are at risk,” she says. “You want to make sure that neither they, or anyone else, could be harmed or even killed, because they are behind the wheel.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Anmolsingh, call St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates at 484-526-7035.

What signs should we look for?

If your family members draw straws to determine who has to be your passenger, it might be time to hang up the car keys for the last time. While families may sometimes joke about their poor drivers, it’s no laughing matter for the person who fears losing the ability to drive.

Geriatrician Roopa Anmolsingh, MD, encourages family members and friends of older adults to monitor their driving.

Notice how they drive: Are they getting more traffic tickets or warnings; are they telling you they had a close call; does their car have scratches or dents; are they easily distracted?

These are all signs that it may be time to stop driving.

Also, do they: • get lost, even when driving short, familiar routes?

• fail to obey traffic signs or signals?

• cut off other drivers, straddling lanes, or making wide turns?

• react slowly to emergencies?

• fall asleep behind the wheel or appearing inattentive?

• become easily angered or agitated?

• use poor judgment, such as not yielding right-of-way?

• forget to use mirrors or turn signals or check for blind spots?

• have trouble judging distances?

According to PennDOT, conditions that would disqualify one from driving are: • unstable or brittle diabetes or hypoglycemia.

• cerebral vascular insufficiency or cardiovascular disease that resulted in ű loss of consciousness ű vertigo, paralysis or loss of qualifying visual fields • periodic episodes of loss of consciousness or of attention or awareness • loss or impairment of a joint or extremity as a functional defect or limitation • cerebral vascular insufficiency or cardiovascular disease which, within the last 6 months, that has resulted in lack of coordination, confusion, loss of awareness, dyspnea upon mild exertion, or any other symptom that impairs the ability to drive safely • mental disorder • use of any drug or substance, including alcohol, known to impair skill or functions, regardless of whether it is medically-prescribed • any other conditions that, in the opinion of a provider, is likely to impair the ability to control and safely operate a motor vehicle

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Asthma or Allergy? Find Out and Breathe Easier

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network Having Difficulty Breathing? You Could Have Asthma — Often Undiagnosed in Older Adults A disease that typically first develops in children and teens, asthma can develop at any age but is often more difficult to diagnose in older adults, says St. Luke’s pulmonologist Neal M. Fitzpatrick, MD, of St. Luke’s Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates.

In younger people, asthma is usually related to allergies, but older adults can develop asthma independent of allergies, says Dr. Fitzpatrick. As a result, it is often misdiagnosed and left untreated. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly 7 percent of people age 65 and older have asthma. In older adults, asthma usually involves risk factors such as excess weight or a history of smoking.

Wheezing — a high-pitched, coarse, whistling sound — is a common sign of asthma. If an individual experiences wheezing, they should see their primary care physician, who can diagnose and treat mild to moderate asthma, Dr. Fitzpatrick advises.

“Asthma is a condition that can be fatal even in cases that seem mild, so it needs to be managed by a physician,” Dr. Fitzpatrick said. “Having a rescue inhaler — something that can counteract inflammation in the lungs and open up those airways in emergencies — is essential for most cases of asthma.”

For patients with more complex cases of asthma, their primary care physician may refer them to a pulmonologist who works closely with both primary care physicians and allergists. St. Luke’s Pulmonary & Critical Care Associates physicians have treated patients throughout the Lehigh Valley for many years.

“We’re a phenomenal team of doctors,” Dr. Fitzpatrick says. “We treat our patients like family. If you come to a St. Luke’s pulmonologist, you’re going to get great care. Our doctors have diverse clinical experiences, and we work together to develop the best plan of care for each patient, including advance procedures.”

For example, Deborah Stalnaker, DO, performs bronchial thermoplasty. An innovative, nondrug procedure for patients 18 and older, bronchial thermoplasty uses heat to shrink the smooth muscle in the lungs that tighten during asthma attacks, making it hard to breathe.

Even for older adults, the most common trigger for asthma is allergies, spring being the peak period of allergy-related asthma complications. Many people also have difficulty in late summer and fall, when grasses pollinate.

Allergies and asthma are particularly prevalent in our area due to the abundance of pollen, a fine powdery substance produced by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilize plants of the same species. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently ranked the Allentown Metropolitan Area as the worst of 100 American cities for people with inflammatory lung diseases.

“Eastern Pennsylvania is the pollen capital of the United States,” Dr. Fitzpatrick says. Because we live in a temperate environment with four seasons, we tend to have spurts of pollen. The Lehigh Valley is nestled between Blue Mountain to the north and South Mountain to the south. The resulting wind shields on multiple sides tend to keep the pollen hanging in the air.

Seasonal allergies occur when the body identifies pollen breathed in through the nose as something foreign. An allergic response is triggered, causing the nasal airways to swell. This, as well the body’s release of chemical agents, can bring about other symptoms, like sinus headaches, runny noses, and itchy, watery eyes.

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that you have inhaled,” he says. “Your immune system is trying to alert the rest of your body that something foreign is trying to get in. Some people get body aches and fever, which is how we came up with the term 'hay fever.' You feel tired because the immune system is using a lot of energy.”

Asthma occurs when the pollen gets down into the lungs and the allergic reaction causes the bronchial airways to spasm and swell, making it hard to breathe. If left untreated, it can be serious and even life-threatening. Asthma and allergies can also be caused by substances that are present year-round, such as pet dander, smoke, and dust mites.

To manage both allergies and asthma, the easiest thing is avoidance. If you have significant allergies, your doctor may send you for what they call an "allergy panel," where they perform tests to determine what you are allergic to, he said. For mild to moderate seasonal allergies, over-the-counter medications may be enough to manage the response for most people.

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• sinus rinses and neti pots, that use saltwater solutions passed through the nasal passages to remove the allergens that can get stuck.

• nasal steroids, such as Flonase, to block the allergic reactions.

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Masters of Mirth, Gurus of Guffaws (Part 2) Although the origins of the television set are kind of sketchy, there is one thing for sure: It helped bring back the visual element of Vaudeville-style entertainment that was lost to radio.

Dancers, dog acts, and dangerous acrobatics, didn't fare well on radio, so many such acts faded away, along with "sketch comedy," a fast-moving style of madness that was lost to the half-hour situation comedy format.

Sketch comedy is the short-story form of the more structured situation format. Sketches can be long or short, and are generally unrelated to each other within a single program. The characters change from sketch to sketch, the plots are unrelated, and the point is humor, not life lessons.

From a family restaurant in Yonkers, New York, sprang an early superstar of sketch comedy: Sid Caesar. While hanging around and helping out at his father's restaurant, Caesar picked up not only dishes, but dialects as well.

During World War II, Caesar used his classically-trained saxophone talents in the Coast Guard band.

Max Liebman heard Caesar joking with his bandmates and gave him a microphone. Sid moved through stage and screen, Broadway and the Borscht Belt, before landing his own show, The Admiral Broadway Review. The Admiral morphed into Your Show of Shows, featuring classic skits and top talent: Imogene Coca, Howard Morris, and Carl Reiner. It's satirical style and versatile cast set the standards for other sketch show revivals, like Saturday Night Live.

For sheer weirdness and innovation, Ernie Kovacs brought his "hallucinatory world" of Vaudeville and technical innovation to TV in the early '50s. This offthe-wall humorist stated, "This is not primarily a comedy show, this is more or less an experiment that I'm doing."

Paintings came to life, black became white, up became down, things floated in mid-air, and Kovacs became one of People magazines "Top 25 Stars of All Time" in 1989.

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they thought he was "flipped out." After performing in low-rent clubs as a comedian, he was caught up in the search for Black comics, and the rest is TV and societal history.

Flip was the first Black host of a TV variety show, and the first to set the stage in the middle of the audience for a sense of intimacy. Known for his outrageous portrayals of the unscrupulous Reverend Leroy ("The Church of What's Happening Now") and the sassy, wisecracking "sista" Geraldine Jones ("What you see is what you get!"), he eschewed politics and social satire, treating is characters with dignity and respect in a racially-sensitive era.

UCLA's class clown in the early '50s wended her way through television for a decade before landing a 10-year contract with CBS, culminating in The Carol Burnett Show, September 11, 1967.

The show had a Vaudeville feel but an updated appeal. The network feared that the variety show concept had faded, but Carol Burnett believed otherwise, and proved it with a vengeance. Supported by guest stars like Lucille Ball, Jim Nabors, Steve Lawrence, Madeline Kahn, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ray Charles, The Carpenters, and many, many others, a troupe of comedic geniuses (Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway), and brilliant set and costume designers and musicians, the show went on to win 25 Emmys out of 70 nominations.

It produced a popular spinoff, Mama's Family, and still appears in syndicated versions and DVDs. While many sketch comedy shows chose to present squeaky-clean, uncontroversial entertainment, others delighted in pushing the boundaries of propriety and commenting on current social issues — in a humorous way, of course.

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Two amiable folk musicians — who happened to be brothers — "stupid and uninformed" according to Tommy — flopped on their first show, a CBS sitcom. They needed to be let loose and put in control, so CBS gave them The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Tom and Dick Smothers hired "hip" writers like Steve Martin and Rob Reiner, and Mason Williams, giving them a still-silly yet topical edge — one that got them booted from CBS for being too controversial.

However, the movement was on, and sketch comedy drew from its Ernie Kovacs roots and applied the suave and sophisticated demeanor of Dan Rowan and Dick Martin to Laugh-In. Fast-moving, silly, sexy, and political, it birthed celebrities like Lily Tomlin, Arte Johnson, Goldie Hawn, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi, and others. It also showcased the talents of the old and odd, from burlesque's Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham ("Here Comes the Judge") to falsetto musician Herbert Butros / Buckingham Khaury (Tiny "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" Tim) to The Rosmenko Brothers (Arte Johnson and Sammy Davis, Jr.).

Laugh-In sent shockwaves across the Atlantic, that reached a Britisher named Eric Idle. He and the other members of British comedy troupe, Monty Python's Flying Circus, wanted to be original. No fear — Idle and John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, and Terry Gilliam pioneered the sketch that had no end, often stopping in the middle to segue into other bits or animations.

Python was not political; if nothing else, it was surrealistic and absurd — and hilarious.

Still crazy after all these years (since 1975), Saturday Night Live draws from the best elements of its predecessors, beginning with a troupe of "not ready for primetime players" culled from comedy clubs, bringing contemporary attitudes to the world of sketch comedy.

Intentionally or not, perhaps as a product of its times, SNL's cast scale tipped the balance toward Whiteness. Even when Blacks (only one of

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Other sketch comedy shows include Second City TV, Fridays, and Mad TV, which are not as well-known or influential, but they prove that sketch comedy endures.

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God Is My Co- Pilot by the Editor

In my early years, when I was young and irresponsible (Actually, I was responsible for a lot of things, none of which need to be mentioned here, although they may still be on the records of the Oakland, NJ, fire department), my father taught me to drive his 1968 Chrysler New Yorker, with Chrysler's biggest engine and an 8-track tape player with lots of speakers. Once I had my license, I took part in a few "Don't-try-this-at-home" escapades when he let me use the car. I found out that it really could reach 130 MPH, and that shifting an automatic into reverse while speeding down a hill results in a beating of more than a transmission. My scrapbook still contains the newspaper clipping with the headline, "Green Chrysler with fancy hubcaps terrorizes neighborhood."

The first car I owned was a used '71 Fiat 850 Spider, complete with ill-fitting convertible top and an odometer that had been to the moon and back.

This car kept me warm in the summer, cold in the winter, and wet in the rain. It zipped me around the streets of Boston for a few months until it turned on me.

Actually, it didn't turn, and that was the problem.

During a trip on a four-lane highway, suddenly the brakes and steering failed to function, leaving me adrift in the traffic until I made it to the shoulder and stopped.

We fixed it only so I could ram it into our parking garage on a snowy day. Snow broke through the yellowed plastic rear window, blanketing my shoulders and adding to the cold that the "heater" should have taken away.

Thus endeth the Spider.

I tell these stories not to boast, because stupidity is not something to brag about. Neither do those escapades make one cool. But they do exhibit the grace, mercy, and patience of God, Who preserved me "through many dangers, toils, and snares" (John Newton, "Amazing Grace").

My latest car has fun features like adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, collision warning, warnings when the warning system isn't working, and other safety features. It is very easy to become lazy and careless and let the car do the driving. However, these systems are not infallible.

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We are all on a journey somewhere, traveling on the relentless path of time.

Whether we are active and busy or confined to a bed or room or house, we are heading toward a final destination. Most people think of that final destination as the grave, but that is only the on ramp to an endless highway called "eternity." Once that destination is reached, there is no turning back — "And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment" (Hebrews 9:27).

We can drift through life aimlessly like a car with no brakes or steering. We can speed through life shifting gears until we do irreparable damage to ourselves and others. Although it may seem as if there is an endless stretch of pleasure ahead of us, someday we will all hit the wall, and we know not when. "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring" (Proverbs 27:1).

The point is that we do not need to wander through life aimlessly, nor trust our own devices to bring us to a good end. There is a God who knows more roads than Google and Garmin, Who can lead us safely to our destination.

When I drift toward the edge of my lane, the steering wheel gives a gentle nudge to keep me on track. God the Holy Spirit does the same thing in our conscience. The time is coming when "[Y]our ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left" (Isaiah 30:21).

As you navigate the road of life, keep in mind these safe-driving tips: "I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps" (Jeremiah 10:23).

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5 – 6).

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The Drive to Create Self-Driving Cars by the Editor

Let us drift back in time to when you first learned to drive. Forget the panicked look on your instructor's face and think about the feeling of freedom you had as you anticipated going where you wanted when you wanted.

Ah, the dreams of youth!

There is another dream driving automotive engineers, entrepreneurs, and expectant techies in the 21st century: self-driving cars. Somewhere between 2018 and 2020, they would be available to the public. Ooops.

It turns out that mimicking the nuances of human drivers is a lot more difficult than first thought.

There are systems in modern cars that take on some of the responsibilities of drivers, such as brakes that automatically engage when a collision seems imminent; headlights and rear-view mirrors that dim under the right conditions; steering wheels that jerk you back into your lane when you start to drift; radar that detects intruders in your car's "personal space"; and cruise control that automatically accelerates, shifts, and brakes, without your intervention.

These are driver-assist features that are helpful but far from autonomous. They can't make eye contact with other drivers, react to weather conditions, or yell at the guy who cut you off (which is probably for the best).

Engineers are undeterred, and they are test cars under real-world conditions to "teach" the software how to

emulate a driver's reaction to conditions such as weather and "the Pittsburgh left," the tendency for Pennsylvania drivers to turn left despite lacking the right-of-way.

Top companies are competing to get the first self-driving cars on the market, and they are using Pennsylvania roads as test tracks. While it is not likely that you will be passing (or passed by) a self-driving test car on your way to work, school, or the store, they are out there, mostly in the western part of the state.

They are not just driving around willy-nilly; companies must apply for authorization and supply information about their routes and personnel before they can test their cars.

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh has been researching self-driving technology since the mid-'80s, so much of the testing has been done in that area. Testing has been approved to expand to the Philadelphia, and even Bucks County, area as well.

Don't expect to see a car without a visible driver pass by soon, like a character out of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow;" in Pennsylvania, the cars must carry a driver capable of taking over.

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Many of us unintentionally play "word search" in our brain when we try to remember someone's name or just that word we need to make us sound erudite, or at least not senile. Along those lines, solving a good word search exercises your brain and helps you unwind. It also presents a challenge as you compete against a friend, against a clock, or against yourself.

A word search can boost or refresh your vocabulary as well. We don't know if Norman E. Gibat, the man from Norman, Oklahoma, who is generally credited with inventing word search puzzles in 1968 had these benefits in mind, but he wanted a simple way to engage readers of his Selenby Digest while waiting in line or in a waiting room.

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Mini Golf for Maxi Fun What is the history of miniature golf?

In these days of gender sensitivity, it is interesting to note that miniature golf had its beginnings as a lady's sport.

If you played stickball as a child, then you followed along a tradition that goes back to the 13th century and perhaps beyond. There are records of the Dutch playing a game where a leather ball was hit in order to reach a target several hundred yards away. The player who succeeded with the fewest strokes won.

A couple centuries later, the Scots added a new feature to the game: holes. The game is first mentioned in an Act of Scottish Parliament in 1457, which called for it to be banned alongside football. King James II of Scotland prohibited the playing of games because it was a distraction from military training, and he felt that becoming an archery pro was more worthwhile than becoming a golf pro.

After being banned several more times throughout the 15th century, and golf being lambasted as an unprofitable sport, restrictions on playing the game were removed with the Treaty of Glasgow that came into effect in 1502.

Today, the Scots are extremely proud of their golfing heritage and their “ancient” courses that continue to pull in thousands of visitors each year as they continue to play their part in the history of golf.

Miniature golf was a modification of the Scottish game that required whacking a little ball with a big club in a seemingly flamboyant fashion. Such a display was considered unladylike, whereas merely putting the ball was more decorous. In 1867, St. Andrew's Ladies Putting Club created the world's first putting-only course, allowing a more demure version of the sport.

ly wealthy industrialists, discovered mini golf courses at posh resorts around the country. They were considered "executive courses."

Courses as we know them today began in 1916 with the opening of a putting-only course in North Carolina: the Thistle Dhu ("This'll do"). New York City soon sprouted rooftop courses in the dozens. Good thing they were for putting only!

The depression of the Great Depression took its toll on most courses, but the post-WWII fun revival brought back the miniature golf courses with gusto.

Why would I play miniature golf?

Although you're not walking miles around a golf course and whacking a ball with all your strength, mini golf offers many health benefits.

• Miniature golf provides cardiovascular exercise. You can burn around 300 calories during a game of mini golf.

Golf-related documents show up in the United States in 1739, and the South Carolina Golf Club opened in 1787.

The rest is — well — history.

• Adults, seniors, and especially children, benefit from burning off energy to better enjoy times of quiet.

Walking off energy, swinging the club, chasing a ball, and chasing friends around the course, deliver relief from stress.

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• Swinging works large muscle groups, while bending and squatting works legs.

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• Mini golf can improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and motor skills.

• Little kids need to add and subtract to figure out scores and pars.

• Children and adults with physical and mental challenges can have as much fun as anyone.

• Everyone can learn that sportsmanship and silliness can go hand-in-hand.

So, whether you get a hole-in-one or can't get past the windmill, get out and have some serious fun!

Where can I play miniature golf? (Please contact venues for costs and availability.)

Putt U | 5201 Route 309 Center Valley | 610-798-9800 | PuttUniversity@aol.com | puttu.com Putt U is a miniature golf experience like you've never seen! They feature TWO world-class 18-hole miniature golf courses. But these miniature golf courses are like none you've played before. The holes are long and winding, and will offer a challenge to both kids and adults.

Golf & Batting Cages site has been purchased and refurbished, with upgrades to the 18-hole course, clubhouse, and snack bar. Other attractions include new challenges for golfers, artisan ice cream, and rewired batting cages.

Two T's Golf | 3521 Sullivan Trail, Easton | 610-9230599 | outings@twotsgolf.com | twotsgolf.com/minigolf Built in 1998, the course offers a variety of challenging holes along with time-honored classics like the “through-the-windmill” and 18th hole “putt-for-a-freegame” lighthouse. They also offer go-karts, laser tag, and a creamery.

Lucky Strokes Golf & Grill | 7200 Airport Rd., Bath | 610-837-9551 | info@luckystrokes.com | luckystrokes. com Mini-Golf, Driving Range and Restaurant. Arcade inside. They offer birthday and event packages, and corporate outings.

Bear Rock Junction | 8181 Route 309, New Tripoli | 610-298-8888 | info@bearrockjunction.com | bearrockjunction.com/mini-golf Work your way through a variety of challenges and obstacles. Fun for the whole family! There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to get everyone interacting with each other. The two most challenging and fun mini-golf courses are right in your neighborhood. Play the Second Course in the same visit and receive 50% off!

George's Oasis Restaurant | 2355 Schoenersville Rd., Allentown | 610-264-1955 | georgesoasis.com | Everyday: 9am - 8pm; Golfers are allowed to start play until 7:15 pm.

King's Family Golf Center | 7200 Airport Rd., Bath | 610-837-9551 Rolling Hills Recreation | 4565 Spring Hill Dr., Schnecksville | 484-646-2200 The former Spring Hills

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