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Hello Fellow Travelers, Summertime is a time for travel. Maybe you are not going anywhere for a vacation, but we are all traveling the road of life together. The aim of our magazine is to help you along on your trip.

Did you or your children or grandchildren (or great-grandchildren) play word games in the car? Here's one: Think of words you hope will go away. Here are some suggestions: • COVID-19 • social distancing • masks (except at Halloween) • virtual Here are some words that are making a summer comeback: • in person • festival • concert • outdoor exercise • longer days The events and advice in this issue will help you enjoy these blessings with us!

Some Fatherly Humor for You We might as well get the bad jokes over with right away!

A man wanted to have breakfast in bed on Father's Day. So his kids moved his bed to the kitchen.

The father of our country, George Washington, was first in war and first in peace. So, why did he marry a widow?

When disciplining his son, the father said, "Son, this is going to be hurt me more than it hurts you."

"Then Dad, go easy on yourself!"

Adam had a lot of trouble buying his father a Father's Day gift. After all, what do you buy for someone who has everything?

Two kids in Hollywood met on the way to school.

One kid said, "My father can lick your father!"

The other said, "Your father is my father!"

Horace grabbed his plate and walked up to the party buffet for the fourth time. "Aren't you embarrassed to back for so many helpings?" asked his wife.

"Not a bit," Horace replied. "I keep telling them it's for you."

Teacher: "If you have $2, and you ask your father for $4, how much will you have?"

Student: "Two dollars."

Teacher: "You don't know your math."

Student: "You don't know my father!"

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Summer Songs, Sights, Sounds, and Snacks Are Back!

As of this writing, life seems to be returning to the Lehigh Valley, just in time for summer! With many restrictions lifted, and the populace itching to get out, many festivals that were either dormant or virtual last year are beckoning us to come out of our COVID cocoons and have a great time! As always, check websites for up-to-date information on all events, as well as any lingering restrictions.

Musikfest is the big one! Considered to be the biggest and best free admission festival in the country, it is back, alive and in-person, August 6 – 15. This festival will feature headliners, food vendors, and free performances on stages spread throughout the city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Musikfest.org.

The Great Allentown Fair is even greater now that it is alive again. If you've been waiting to see top national acts and thrill to fun rides (and stuff yourself with famous Fair foods!), mark September 1 – 6 on your summer fun calendar! allentownfair.pa.

Immerse yourself in Celtic culture when the Celtic Classic comes to Bethlehem September 24 – 26. celticfest.org. The 34th Annual Celtic Classic is presented

by Celtic Cultural Alliance, dedicated to preserving and promoting the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance.

What Dutchie summer would be complete without Das Awkscht Fescht, August 6 – 8? They celebrate their 58th Annual Fescht cruisin’ through 42 acres of fun at the Fescht – so enjoy the great things classic summers are made of. awkscht.com.

presents 50 FREE concerts each summer as part of the Levitt Summer Concert Series. The concerts take place at the Levitt Pavilion nestled at the base of the iconic Bethlehem blast furnaces on the SteelStacks arts and culture campus. levittsteelstacks.org.

Are you and your family on a quest for more diverse artistic programs? Then take a look at what ArtsQuest has to offer at artsquest.org. Musikfest is the Big Daddy of the summer festivals, but there is much more to their mission "to provide access to exceptional artistic, cultural and educational experiences using arts and culture as key elements of economic development for our urban communities."

Keep an eye (or a Google search) out for events at local venues, such as libraries, for lower-key yet fun and educational events. For example, the Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) is open and offering a catalog of programs for the entire family, including the Summer Reading Raffle and Summer Writing Contest. bapl.org.

SteelStacks presents a motherlode of concerts, films, free events, and comedy performances throughou the summer. steelstacks.org.

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks is a nonprofit community organization that

Billed as America's Oldest Folklife Festival, the 72nd Kutztown Folk Festival will, alas, remain virtual this year. It will take place June 26 – July 4. kutztownfestival.com. In the meantime, they hope to host smaller, in-person events in the late summer and early fall, including an in-person quilt sale and seminar.

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Things To Do With Grandkids Let 'em Loose! Let's face it — kids are bundles of energy. They have probably been cooped up during the pandemic, and are like kernels of popcorn, waiting to explode with the heat of summer! With most restrictions lifted, there are a lot of places to go to leap, learn, and let loose!

Just be sure to check these locations for restrictions first so you won't be disappointed.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Need we say more? Dorney is open and bigger than ever! There are minor health protocols in place, but there is also a new feature: Seaside Splashworks, a beach-themed multi-level play structure featuring more than 75 play elements to engage the entire family for hours. dorneypark.com.

Would your grandkids like to celebrate their birthday with a bunch of animals (no reflection on their friends, of course!)? This is just one of the options at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. You can encounter so many animals that will entertain and educate the entire family. There are even special Father's Day events. lvzoo.org.

Your kids or grandkids may not know what "adrenaline" is, but they will feel it at Lehigh Valley Grand Prix! They offer an action-packed, adrenaline-filled indoor go kart racing experience for everyone ages 8 – 101! This is better than driving on Route 22! lehighvalleygrandprix. com.

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Long before Bethlehem Steel dominated the Lehigh Valley's industrial culture, a number of other industries dotted the region, and they now serve as educational sites. Haines Mill on Cedar Creek displays early farm technology. Lockridge Furnace Museum is a coal-burning iron furnace in Alburtis that helped move the country into industrial greatness.

Saylor Park Cement Kilns in Coplay were erected in 1893 to produce cement for a growing America.

What was life like back then? Visit elegant Historic 1770 Trout Hall to see Allentown's oldest home. Historic 1756 Troxell-Steckel Farm Museum and Historic 1893 Claussville School give a glimpse of rural life that may make the kids thankful for what they have. lchs. museum/HistoricSites. htm.

You can't hang around the Valley without something "Dutch." Bethlehem is home to DutchSprings, a 50-acre lake, with attractions at depths up to 100

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feet. If you can do it in water, you can do it at this extraordinary park! dutchsprings.com.

Go from under water to underground at Historic Crystal Cave in Kutztown. This great underground cave is known for its abundance of milky white formations 125 feet underground that have thrilled visitors for over 145 years. crystalcavepa. com.

Do your grandchildren have an interest in a particular occupation?

Here's an idea: Why not make an appointment to tour a place of interest with them? Maybe a police station or firehouse. They can learn respect for these public servants. A tour of a hospital or even a funeral parlor could be enlightening and memorable. Backstage at a theater, radio or television station could inspire a future celebrity! Doesn't hurt to give the place a call, and it may solidify your grandkid's calling in life!

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

Please check local sources to verify time, venues, and artists.

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

June 10: Toolshed Jack June 17: The Groove Merchants June 24: Billy Bauer Band July 1: Garden State Radio July 8: Dear Anna Band July 15: Hunkajunk July 22: The Large Flowerheads July 29: Major Kit and the Bionic Defection Picnic in the Park, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

June 9: DMC Duo June 16: Two Pints June 23: Dirk Quinn Duo June 30: Doug Kaetz July 7: Stray Seeds July 14: Tim Haraka July 21: DMC Duo July 28: Steve Brosky Bourbon & Blues, 6-9 p.m.

July 2: Nate Myers & the Aces WEST PARK 16th and Turner, 7:30 p.m. unless noted June 11: Marine Band June 13: Municipal Band June 14: Allentown Band, 7 p.m.

June 18: Royalaires June 20: Pioneer Band June 25: Marine Band June 27: Municipal Band July 2: Allentown Band July 3: Marine Band July 9: Royalaires July 10: LV Italian American Band July 11: Municipal Band July 16: Pioneer Band July 17: Macungie Band July 23: Royalaires July 25: Municipal Band July 30: Marine Band West Park, 16th and Turner streets, 7 p.m.

June 26: The BC Combo July 24: Lucky 7

BETHLEHEM June 10 James Supra & Phil Pilorz: Edge Restaurant Chris Dean Duo: Historic Hotel Bethlehem Diarmuid McSweeney: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar Kozic and Bortz: Twisted Olive Billy Bauer Band: Urbano June 17 Island Time: Edge Restaurant Ron & Michael Goosley: Hotel Bethlehem Tim Harakal: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Wayward Buds: Twisted Olive June 24 Tim Harakal: Edge Restaurant Hawk Brothers Jazz: Hotel Bethlehem Without George: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Aiden Bloomfield Duo: Platz George Hrab: Twisted Olive July 1 James Supra and Phil Pilorz: Edge Restaurant Fig for a Kiss: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Craig Thatcher: Tapas on Main July 8 The Beautiful Distortion: Edge Restaurant Stephanie Johnson Trio: Franklin Hill Vineyards Without George: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub Tim Harakal: Twisted Olive July 15 Tim Harakal: Edge Restaurant George Torella: Historic Hotel Bethlehem Shaun Lally: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub The Ginger Trio: Twisted Olive July 22 Scott Marshall Band: Edge Restaurant Regina Sayles: McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub George Hrab: Twisted Olive

July 9: Scott Marshall Band July 16: Chelsea Lyn Meyer Band July 23: Steel Creek July 30: Smith Compound Band EMMAUS Community Park. 6-9 p.m.

June 13: Jump Start June 27: Friends of Tom July 4: DMC DUO July 18: James Supra Blues Band July 25: The Large Flowerheads Triangle Park, Emmaus July 9: The Pocono Duo LEVITT PAVILION-STEELSTACKS 789 First St., Bethlehem, 7:30 p.m. unless noted June 12: Brooklyn Charmers, 7:30 p.m.

June 13: Caroline Rose, 6 p.m.

June 19: Henry and the Reggae Rockers featuring Conquering Rulers, 7:30 p.m.

June 20: Habibi 6 p.m.

June 26: Luisito Rosario Orchestra, 8 p.m.

June 27: Project Grand Slam, 6 p.m.

July 3: The Sofa Kings, 7:30 p.m.

July 4: Allentown Band, 6 p.m.

July 10: Kashmir, 7:30 p.m.

July 11: Space Kam, 6 p.m.

July 17: Black Joe Lewis & Honeybears, 7:30 p.m.

July 18: Alexis P. Suter Band, 6 p.m.

July 24: Danielle Ponder, 7:30 p.m.

July 25: Shayna Steele, 6 p.m.

July 31: The Big Takeover, 7:30 p.m.

LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP Hills at Lockridge Park, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie June 17: Pioneer Band, 7-8 p.m.

June 25: Swamp Guard, 6-8:30 p.m.

July 10: Flamin’ Dick & The Hotrods, 6-8:30 CATASAUQUA July 16: Island Time, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

July 23: The Large Flowerheads, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

June 11: Common Bond LOWER SAUCON-HELLERTOWN Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown June 18: She Said Sunday July 11: Craig Thatcher & Nyke Van Wyke Jun 25: Hunkajunk July 18: The Large Flowerheads July 2: Joyous

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Here is a game you can play with a few friends. The idea is to make a verbal chain of as many words as possible on a given subject. The next word must begin with the last letter of the previous word. For example, if the subject is "Names of Cars," the chain could be CORVETTE, EDSEL, LINCOLN, NISSAN, NOVA, ACURA, ALFA ROMEO, etc.

To be kind, try to avoid answers ending in difficult letters, like "X" and "Q," depending on the subject.

Set your own rules, but keep laughing!

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How to Deal with Unwanted Phone Calls Why do I keep getting calls at all hours of the day? I’m on the Do Not Call List. Why doesn’t that help? We hear these complaints from older adults and their families when they call to report a healthcare or consumer fraud scam.

In addition to being a near-constant annoyance, phone solicitations are a main conduit through which scammers reach their targets. According to a 2020 report from Truecaller, about 56 million Americans received some type of unwanted call. Approximately $19.7 billion were lost to phone scams in the U.S. This is a growing trend — and according to telecom experts, this trend shows no signs of diminishing any time soon.

The safest way to avoid falling for a telephone scam is to simply not answer the phone. However, many older adults live alone and look forward to calls from friends and family. Older adults also are more likely to be waiting for return calls from medical providers. Some older adults have jobs that require them to answer unknown callers. Other folks with cognitive impairments may want to answer any call they receive. Finally, many older adults do not have phones that display the incoming number. Clearly, not picking up the phone is impractical for many elders.

Fortunately, there is a number of tools available to reduce the volume of calls. Identify the type of phone you have (mobile, land line, or Voice over Internet Protocol), and your service provider (Verizon, Comcast, etc.). This will determine what options exist. For example, there are apps for mobile phones that block unwanted calls, and devices that display incoming calls on a land line. Some service providers offer their customers call blocking services. For additional guidance, please see the article< "How to Stop Unwanted Calls" by the FTC (consumer. ftc.gov/features/how-stop-unwanted-calls) for a comprehensive discussion of the topic and available resources.

Keep in mind that no solution will block all unwanted calls. When in doubt, let the call go to voicemail.

And, if you pick up and it’s an unwanted call, just hang up! Don’t engage with the caller. As we say at the PASMP, sometimes it's Shrewd to be Rude. For more information, call the PA SMP at CARIE at 1-800-356-3606 or visit carie.org. Help is free and confidential.

Tele-Phun Jokes One chap had a distinct fear of telephones. When they rang, he just wouldn't answer. But the psychiatrist took care of that. After considerable analysis, the man was cured. Now, he answers the phone — whether it rings or not.

Department store automated phone assistant: "If you are calling to order or send money, press 5.

"If you are calling to register a complaint, press 6 4 5 9 8 3 4 8 2 2 9 5 5 3 9 2. Have a good day!"

"There's a new telephone service that lets you test your IQ over the phone," says Jay Leno. "It costs $3.95 a minute.

If you make the call at all, you're a moron. If you're on the line for three minutes, you're a complete idiot."

I left my cell phone under my pillow last night. When I woke up, it was gone. Instead, I found a quarter. It must have been the Bluetooth fairy.

Did you know that most car companies make cell phones?

Except for Dodge — they just make Chargers.

My wife and I got married under a cell phone tower. The ceremony wasn't great, but the reception was perfect.

Man, smartphones are great! You can search up anything, like: 1. How to make a pizza 2. How to put out a fire 3. Directions to the nearest pizzeria

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Hi Honey! I'm Home! TV Dads, Then and Now Average family life in the United States has changed over the decades, to the point where the term "normal family" is no longer comprehensible. As society has changed, so has its most visible manifestation: the TV show. Whether art imitates life or life imitates art, the portrayal of family members, including fathers, has morphed over the past half-century or so. From fathers who are the head of the family (the original name of "The Dick Van Dyke Show") to fathers who talk to cars and horses, to fathers who haven't a clue, TV has held up an electronic mirror to society in all its forms.

Following are some portraits of dads both dumb and debonair, who may remind you of the father you had, have, didn't have, are, or wish you were or had. As you read, remember what the adopted father of Linda, Tony, Kelly, and Eleanora sang, "Thanks for the memories."

Probably the earliest TV dad, epoch-wise, was Fred Flintstone. He was the typical rock-solid, middle-class dad with a tough boss, faithful family and pets, and good-buddy neighbors. We're not sure how he steered

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his car, but although occasionally as misdirected as his bowling throws, he steered his family to happy endings.

At the other end of the time-space continuum is George Jetson. He was the Space Age equivalent of Fred Flintstone, with his head occasionally in the clouds but his feet on the ground. Both families were the ground-breaking creations of Hanna-Barbera Productions — the first prime-time cartoons.

Father Knows Best, the 1954 - 60 series with the politically-incorrect title, starred Robert Young as Jim Anderson, the soft-yet-sage head of an idealized family. He was always there, when he wasn't selling insurance, to provide advice when the Princess, Bud, and Kitten went astray, like when Bud is accused of cheating on a test, or Kitty loses her homework.

Danny Thomas served as a transitional figure during his 11-year run on Make Room for Daddy and The Danny Thomas Show. He started as a busy nightclub entertainer, whose wife is primary caregiver to their two children. He then became a widower who had to balance work with being a single dad. He finally morphed into a remarried man with a step-daughter. Through it all, he stayed true to his real-life image as a champion for children, founding St. Jude's Children's Hospital in 1962.

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The single-father character was personified in the town of Mayberry, North Carolina, the "birthplace" of The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. Andy Griffith and Ken Berry played single fathers to Opie and Mike, respectively. Andy Taylor (Griffith) was the sheriff of Mayberry, fighting crime while Aunt Bea ran the household. Sam Jones (Berry) started his TV life as head of the Mayberry town council. Both fathers had love interests and perfect little boys.

One of the ultimate single fathers was Ben Cartwright, played with grit and empathy by Lorne Greene. The 14-year-long show was a Bonanza for NBC. Ben was widowed three times (You would think potential suitors would learn), and each marriage produced a son. Ben and sons Adam, Hoss, and Little Joe took great pride in the Ponderosa ranch and each other. The boys were never too old to learn from "Paw." They had a Chinese cook and cared more for justice and goodness than shooting everybody.

From an enormous ranch to a Little House on the Prairie, Michael Landon ("Pa" Charles Ingalls) went from son to father of several children tackling drugs, leukemia, child abuse, and other real-life issues, with homey wisdom and strength.

Some dads became dads during their TV tenures. One of the first was an unlikely, for the time, costar, a Cuban bandleader married to a flighty redhead of Irish, Scottish, French, and English descent. I Love Lucy starred Desi Arnaz, who played Cuban bandleader Ricky Ricardo. During the show, Lucy gave birth to "Little Ricky," the same time the "real" Lucy birthed Desi, Jr. This was during a time when pregnancy was neither to be shown or mentioned on TV. Hard to hide that one.

Ricky loved his son, taught him about Cuba, and encouraged his drum skills, sharing father-and-son band performances.

Neckties were first mass-produced in the 1920s to keep up with the Father's Day demand for gifts, and are still popular gifts today.

The image of fatherhood took a turn from the noble to the coarse when All in the Family and Sanford and Son hit the airwaves. Fred G. Sanford (Redd Foxx) was Pop to "Big Dummy" Lamont, eking out a questionable living as single dad and son in a junkyard.

Although they constantly fought and separated, they maintained a close bond and had each other's back.

Archie "There's a little of me in all of you" Bunker, the lower-middle-class bigot, had the dubious talent of making himself look foolish by trying to make everyone else look foolish. Carroll O'Connor did not set a good example for his daughter and "Meathead" son-in-law, but his buffoonery showed us who not to imitate.

The inept father took shape in shows that included Everybody Loves Raymond and Home Improvement. Ray (Barone) Romano was a mama's boy with an obnoxious father, which may explain why he was such a slouch when it came to parenthood (and everything-else-hood).

Tim (Taylor) Allen was a kid at heart, hosting the manly Tool Time cable show while trying to control three rambunctious boys and trying to avoid hurting himself or burning down the house. He always knew when to admit he was wrong and seek — and take — advice.

He was so successful that he traded the boys in for girls and starred in Last Man Standing as the successful and practical Mike Baxter, outspoken conservative executive in an outdoor sporting goods store.

From Ozzie and Harriet to Jed Clampett to Bill Cosby to The Simpsons, for better or worse, fatherhood has been displayed in all its facets.

Happy Father's Day!

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Plan Your Outdoor Workouts with Special Care

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network "The outdoors is calling you to step up your exercise routine. It promises to deliver sights, smells, and sounds to distract you so you might even forget you’re exercising," says John Graham, Senior Network Administrator of St. Luke’s Fitness and Sports Performance.

“The great outdoors offers health benefits that can’t be duplicated, beginning with every breath you take,” he says. “There’s no cleaner air than what’s outside. But that’s not all. When you’re exercising outdoors, you must use the bones and muscles of your own body to support you and to ambulate. There are no treadmills or machines to help you move.”

Moving outside requires your eyes, mind, and body to work together in a way that’s different from working out in a gym. As you grow older, this helps to sharpen your mind and improve your balance. For example, when you’re hiking on a trail with uneven terrain and hazards like rocks and roots, your brain interprets messages from your eyes and directs the muscles in your legs and feet to move so you won’t trip. In addition, unlike a smooth floor, walking on uneven ground requires you to stay on the balls of your feet and use more of the leg muscles. This enables you to quickly move in any direction to maintain balance.

Prior to starting an outdoor workout routine, consult your primary care physician, or if you’re working with one, a physical therapist, to determine your capabilities.

When exercising outdoors, go with a friend or family member and take your cellphone in case you need help.

If you must exercise alone, tell someone where you’ll be and when you expect to be back. Then, check in.

Before setting out, do some warmup activities, like bringing your knee to your chest, extending your leg straight out in from of you, or kicking it to the side.

Also, it’s important to wear appropriate footwear, such as hiking boots or shoes, when walking on difficult terrain.

“We recently hiked Ricketts Glen, a state park with a series of beautiful waterfalls,” Graham said. “Large rock slabs served as steps up and down the sloping banks of the stream. Spray from the waterfalls made the rocks

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very slippery. I was glad that I had worn hiking shoes, but many people had the most inappropriate footwear. I was concerned that they might fall.”

Sneakers may be sufficient for many trails, and preferable if you’re running, but make sure they have adequate treads and support. Also, especially when it’s hot, wear moisture-wicking clothing to stay cool and dry and prevent overheating and heat stroke. Clothing that wicks tends to be made of synthetic fabric, and the manufacturer usually identifies its wicking properties. Although cotton can be lightweight, it holds moisture and should be avoided if you expect to work up a sweat.

“Speaking of perspiration, it’s important to drink plenty of fluids when exercising, especially on hot days,” Graham says. “You should drink eight ounces of water or sports drink for every 15 minutes of exercise. If you drink a sports drink, dilute it with water, either in a oneto-one ratio or one part sports drink to two or three parts water. Some people like to drink as they exercise but I prefer to do so afterwards.”

To maximize the effect of your walk or run, Graham suggests interval training, regardless of your age. When going for a walk, for example, increase the intensity by jogging or walking at a fast pace for 15 seconds. Then, walk at a normal pace for a minute-and-a-half. Over time, increase both the pace and duration of the higher-intensity exercise period.

“Interval training provides a better overall cardiovascular benefit, burns more calories for the time invested, and increases your overall functional capacity,” he says.

After exercise, it’s critical to stretch the muscles to reduce the effect of muscle soreness. If you develop pain after exercise, place ice on the area to reduce swelling or it could become inflamed, he says. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water to replace what was lost by sweating.

When participating in potentially more dangerous sports, such as biking, kayaking, and canoeing, follow the law and safety rules, wear proper safety gear, and use common sense, Graham advises. “If you’re moving at a faster rate than your body can move on its own, wear a helmet.”

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Get Your Tail on the Trail Is Great Outdoor Exercise Join Today to Track Your Progress and Earn Prizes Outdoor exercise has its own benefits. It strengthens your body, boosts your energy, promotes better sleep, and improves your mood, just to name a few. But when motivation is lacking, it never hurts to get a “atta boy" or "attagirl” for your efforts.

Get Your Tail on the Trail, a free motivational program created by St. Luke’s University Health Network and Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L), helps people of all ages and abilities meet their personal fitness goals and recognizes them for their efforts. Anyone can join. Participants log their miles of exercise — walking, hiking, running, biking, or paddling.

"Our goal is straightforward: To get people outside and get them active," says Kathy Ramson, St. Luke's Network Director for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease. "We want people to be physically active because it is one of the best ways to prevent chronic disease. There's a good deal of data that show that if you exercise 150 minutes a week, you're going to have better health outcomes overall."

The centerpiece of the program is the nearly-continuous 165-mile multi-use D&L Trail that begins in the mountains near Wilkes-Barre and follows three historic transportation systems: the Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Lehigh Canal, and the Delaware Canal, en route to Bristol, just outside of Philadelphia. To track their progress and earn prizes, participants log their miles on the trail or anywhere they choose.

Between May 1 and November 8, Get Your Tail on the Trail encourages participants to meet the 165-Mile Challenge. A new app makes logging miles and staying motivated even easier. With the app: • Get exclusive content about nutrition, events, and upcoming challenges.

• Earn badges for your achievements based on your activity log.

• Stay engaged all-year-round in activities and challenges.

• Experience virtual tours of different parts of the trail.

• Receive great prizes.

To register, go to tailonthetrail.org/.

Exercises In Humor from Milton Berle I can't believe it happened: The other day, I jogged backwards and put on eight pounds!

Last week, I was a pallbearer for a friend. I get a lot of exercise being a pallbearer at funerals for friends who exercised!

I can do everything today that I could do when I was nineteen. Can you imagine what rotten shape I was in when I was nineteen?

I hear that exercise kills germs. But how do you get the little buggers to exercise?

I won't say I'm in bad shape, but I have to pause twice when I'm pulling my toothbrush out of the holder!

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Masters of Mirth, Gurus of Guffaws (Part 1)

Although comedy is difficult to define, it is not hard to recognize. Here are some of the best from radio, TV, stand-up, and movies — those who worked hard to make it look easy.

We don't know what fruit it was that Adam and Eve ate in the Garden, but if it was a banana, it's likely that one of them slipped on the peel — and comedy was born.

Unlikely scenarios aside, comedy in its many facets has been around forever. It began to reach its broader audiences in Vaudeville, as "revues" traveled the country, playing in venues large and classy and small and seedy. Many famous acts honed their skills on the stage, including The Marx Brothers, Charlie Chaplin, and The Three Stooges. Immediate audience response sharpened their timing and revealed what was funny and what was not.

Many Vaudeville stars made the transition to the high-tech world of AM radio, where they could drop into your living room inside a huge wooden box that took an hour to warm up!

These artists helped ease the pain of the Great Depression.

Fred Allen, "The World's Worst Juggler," moved to radio in 1932. He was considered the best writers and master of the ad-lib. During their famous mock feud, Jack Benny complimented him: "You wouldn't say that if my writers were here."

Vaudevillians Jim and Marian Jordan had the most famous closet in radio. Fibber McGee and Molly loved each other on radio and in real life, although Fibber was a buffoon and Molly was long-suffering and smarter. Fibber: "My wife 12

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"Who's on first?" Abbot and Costello, of course!

Fresh from burlesque houses, the duo became the first non-baseball-players to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. The team covered all the bases: Vaudeville, radio, TV, and movies.

In 1928, Chicago's WMAQ broadcast a groundbreaking program that would not find favor today, but lasted an astounding 32 years: Amos 'n' Andy. Written and performed by white actors Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, the show portrayed Black characters that many of the nation's down-and-outers could identify with. The comedy was gentle, and because it was live, it could comment on the issues of the hour. The TV show lasted just three seasons and is considered offensive by some.

Television in the 1940s sowed a new crop of entertainers, nurtured by the legendary "Uncle Miltie," Milton Berle. His frenetic energy, outlandish costumes and characters, pie fights, and other anything-goes bits were perfect for the new visual medium.

Solo acts were exemplified by stars like Bob Hope and Jack Benny. Hope was the casual

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wisecracker who teamed up with Bing Crosby, who always got the better of his loser buddy.

Hope was hardly a loser — he was called "The Most Honored Entertainer in the World" by The Guinness Book of Records.

Jack Benny was the master of the slow burn. He gave the impression that he was playing himself, not a character. However, despite his vain and cheap appearance, he was a competent violinist and a generous soul.

Although his name came first, his wife was the primary force in the team of George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie's twisted but strangely-logical flights of fancy mystified husband George and tickled audiences. For example: "When I misunderstand what you say, I always know what you're talking about." "It's harder to work in the movies than on stage. Movie stars have to act in black and white." One of George's TV innovations was to talk directly to the audience — live and at home — during the show. He would address them at the beginning of their TV show, and even have the other characters "freeze" in the middle of a scene so he could update the viewers.

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real life and TV — to star in I Love Lucy. The premise was that Lucy (Lucille Ball), mirroring the aspirations of post-WW II women, sought to rise above the kitchen-and-kids life and become a celebrity like her husband (Desi Arnaz).

Her schemes and antics were well-scripted and strangely logical, supported by a perfect cast, innovative writers, and technical prowess. Not to mention Lucy's physical comedy, paving the way for later comediennes like Carol Burnett.

In our next installment, we'll take a look at the history of another television innovation, known as "sketch comedy," used to draw audiences in by the millions.

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The Godfather

by Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50 June. It’s the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar. It’s the name of everyone’s favorite housewife, Mrs. Cleaver.

The month of June was named after Juno, the queen of the Roman goddesses. It has romantic connotations, in that it is often used in love poems because it rhymes with moon, spoon, croon, tune, baboon, and countless other words, apparently not all of which are romantic!

There are more weddings in June than any other month.

“June” brings up 571,000,000 hits on Google.

Despite the fierce competition from “Hug Holiday,” “National Fragrance Week,” “Headache Awareness Week (for when the honeymoon wears off),” and “National Pest Control Month (for when the honeymoon REALLY wears off!),” Father’s Day remains the most popular holiday of the month.

One variation of the “father” role in some cultures is that of “godfather.” The godfather serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism or confirmation, pledging to care for the child should calamity befall the natural father. Often the child receives the godfather’s name at the time of dedication. There is often a special relationship between the godfather and the child.

No doubt you’re wondering when I’m going to mention the “Godfather” movies! That godfather is the head of a crime family, and is responsible for caring for the “family” and “protecting” those around him. Don Corleone was best known for making “an offer he can’t refuse!”

Not the best role model.

Gladly, there is a Father Whom we can trust to take care of us in every situation and to provide for and protect us.

This One is God the Father, the true Godfather.

The image of God as Father was not well developed in the Old Testament, but it is the most dominant concept of God in the New Testament. The fatherhood of God is presented in two ways: He is the Father of Jesus Christ, the unique Son of God (Matthew 11:25-27), and the Father of individual believers by virtue of adoption (Romans 8:15-17).

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Jesus made that plain when upbraiding the religious but unbelieving crowds in John chapter 8. Their claim to righteousness was that they had Abraham as their father. Jesus reminded them that God was his Father, and if they were also God’s children, they would listen to him. He exposed them as being children of the devil, thereby distinguishing believers from unbelievers, all the while inviting everyone to come to him to be born into God’s family.

The apostle Paul reminds us that we can call God “Abba,” which is the Aramaic word for “Father.” However, it is a more intimate, less formal term, the word that a child would use to express complete, innocent trust. God invites us to share a simple, trusting relationship with the Creator and Sustainer of the universe! Jesus himself taught the disciples to pray, “Our Father.”

Because Jesus is the second Person of the Trinity, he, too, is referred to as Everlasting Father in Isaiah 9:6. As God, he is Father. As man, he is Son. He shares the nature and experiences of both, and can sympathize and help with any circumstance.

When we are adopted by faith into the family of God, we receive His name. The word “Christian” means “little Christ” or “follower of Christ.” And believers are called “saints” and “godly ones.” So we bear the Godfather’s name, which is a weighty responsibility. The child who loves his father wants to live to be like him and live up to his name.

God the Father does, however, make us an offer we cannot refuse. He asks everyone to come to Him in faith through Christ to be saved from the penalty of sin and be born into His family.

Would you refuse the Godfather?

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10 Tips on How To Take Dad Fishing (BPT) - What are two things that dads all over America would love to do the most this coming summer?

and the Shad Rap, or both, if you want to be really kind to Dad. These lures are made from balsa and feature a wounded minnow action that is irresistible to fish everywhere. They're among the most popular-selling fishing lures in the world.

Spend time with their kids — and catch fish.

5. Pack Dad snacks. Dads love their snacks every bit as much as their kids. So, don't forget to pack a sandwich, some chips, and a soft drink. Meat sticks and homemade chocolate chip cookies will earn you hero status.

So, if you're looking for a unique way to celebrate your love for dear ol' Dad, how about inviting him to go fishing (instead of the other way around)?

What should you do to prepare to take D ad fishing? Here are some tips from the fishing folks at Rapala, who, according to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), is responsible for more world records than any other fishing lure in the world.

1. Ask Dad to go fishing. Dad may be unsure if you or the rest of the family want to go fishing. That's where you'll surprise him — by you asking him to fish. Grab a fishing rod, make a small card, and go up to Dad and invite him to go fishing this summer. Get dad to commit to a date, and a back-up date in case it rains. It's a great way to bring a smile to his face.

2. Do your homework. You can let Dad suggest a favorite lake or river for your day out, or you can go online and find a nearby lake, pond, or river to fish. Two sources to try out: FishBrain or Fishidy. Remember, you don't need a boat to go fishing. There are many places where you can fish from shore, rent a canoe or boat, or kayaks.

Some parks even rent fishing rods and reels for those who don't have them.

3. Go to where the fish are. All dads want to think that catching fish was their idea. So, to ensure that you have a great day on the water, you'll want to go where the fish are biting. If you're not sure, call up a local fishing tackle shop to find out where to go, or go online to a local fishing magazine website for their latest fishing reports.

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7. Build in some nap time. A day out on the water can wear anyone out, even dads. So make sure to allow some nap time for your dad after you get back from fishing.

8. Take a great picture. Even when you catch the bigger fish, all will be forgiven if you get a couple of great photos of Dad with his fish. If he wants to hold it a little closer to the camera, go ahead and let him.

9. Laugh at his dad jokes. No doubt, you will get an earful of dad jokes during your time on the water. Rather than wince, encourage him to tell you another and enjoy every moment of it. After all, it's Take-a-Dad-Fishing Day! 10. Just have fun! The biggest mistake you could make is focusing just on fishing. Dads want to have fun, too.

Maybe work in a stop at a local restaurant for breakfast.

Take lots of photos and video — even if the fish aren't cooperating. Encourage Dad to share his favorite fishing stories. Whatever you do, make sure you tell Dad that the most important part of this day is just being together.

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Cruisin' in the Lehigh Valley — The Cars of Summer Who can forget cruisin' the streets on those hot summer days? Probably not the police; they keep their files for a long time. Seriously, the United States is a car nation (no pun intended), and summer is the time for putting the top down, or turning on the air conditioning, setting the cruise control, pumping up Sirius XM, putting the cell phone away, getting out the GPS, setting the lane assist and collision warning system, and having a good time! Seems driving has changed a bit since those 25-cent- and 14-miles-per-gallon days. Check out these summer car gigs! start dirt drags on the front stretch of the historic Allentown Fairgrounds racetrack. Right in front of the classic big grandstand. Two big dates to bring out your old school hotrod or cycle and battle it out! Gate opens 8am, races begin 11am. facebook.com/ pages/A llentown%20Fair%20 Grounds/178320925684897/.

Mopar Madness of the Lehigh Valley, formed in 1989, is an automotive club that promotes interest in the preservation of antique, classic, and performance Mopar (i.e.

Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Desoto, AMC ) vehicles. They meet every second and last Saturday of the month at South Mall, Allentown.

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Dairy Queen Cruise Nights happen at the 25th Street Palmer Town Center on certain Saturday nights. Monthly cruise in at Dairy Queen, hosted by Lehigh Valley Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Any year, make and model. Benefits Dreams Come True. facebook.com/Lehigh-Valley-Region-of-the-Antique-Automobile-Club-of-America-1527480234182319/.

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Music by Hodge Podge Variety. Door prizes and specials.

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Vintage Drags! July 3 – 4 and October 16 – 17. Vintage hotrod and motorcycle old-school, heads-up, flag-

Cars and Coffee Fogelsville hosted at The Clean Garage is back for 2021. This years events will be the first Sunday of every month, 7:30am-9:30am and run from April to November. This event is free to attend, we just ask that you make a small donation to The Sanctuary at Haafsville Animal Rescue. facebook.com/ events/1312523209120298/.

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Summer time Word Finder Look for the words listed next to the puzzle and circle the letters or outline the words as you find them. Words can go up, down, across, backward, and diagonally. All the words are from this issue, and finding them all will be a ball, unless you get in a pickle!

When the crossword puzzle was invented in 1913, it became a worldwide craze, particularly in the United States and England. One of the major side effects of the craze: a tremendous boost in the sale of dictionaries. Yet dictionaries, considered instruments of snobs at the time, refused for seventeen years to recognize that "crossword" was a word.

Here's an old game that may have secretly made a comeback: "Pigs in Clover" was a dexterity puzzle, invented in 1889 by Charles M. Crandall, that fueled a craze that distracted senators during Senate debates; even President Benjamin Harrison played with it at the White House.

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In a Pickle for Something To Do? It’s summertime, and many thoughts turn to sports: baseball, basketball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and Disc Golf, to name a few. But have your thoughts ever turned to Pickleball?

Perhaps you’ve never heard of Pickleball, but it has been a fast-growing sport since its creation in 1965. Although it has a funny name, Pickleball is a world-wide phenomenon — there are over 2,000,000 Pickleball enthusiasts in the United States alone. It can be played through community groups, PE classes, retirement communities, senior centers, schools — anywhere there is enough space and some simple equipment. It’s a simple game for the whole family, so don’t you think it’s time to join in the fun?

Pickleball is similar to badminton. And tennis. And ping pong. It is meant to be just plain fun, although there are leagues and competitions and official rules and equipment. But it is also fun to just play for the fun of it with no pressure.

Pickleball is played on a badminton-size court with a low tennis net, ping-pong-like paddles, and a plastic wiffle ball. It is easy to learn, good exercise, full of social interaction (like joking and laughing and positive camaraderie), and intergenerational. It puts the extreme athlete and the 98-pound weakling on the same level. It’s also less dangerous than skydiving. What more could you ask?

The game began in 1965 when Washington State congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell found their families sitting around Pritchard’s Bainbridge Island home, bored and restless. They grabbed some table tennis paddles and a wiffle ball, headed to their badminton court, lowered the net, came up with some scant rules, and a phenomenon was born.

Friends and neighbors loved the game and soon made their own special paddles using jigsaws and marine plywood. It was not limited to those who could afford to own or travel to an “official” court — all you needed was a piece of chalk and a driveway or some yard space.

Having no Internet or advertising budget, the excitement of the game spread by word-of-mouth.

In 1972, Pickleball was officially incorporated, giving it a platform for official paddles, balls, nets, and other gear. In 1976, the first known Pickleball tournament was held in Tukwila, Washington. Today, there are over 21,000 known Pickleball courts in the U.S., and official US club memberships are in the tens of thousands. There are even rules for adaptive / wheelchair pickleball.

OK, now to the part everyone has been waiting for: Where did the name “Pickleball” come from? There are two similar stories, one or both of which may be true.

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(1) According to Joel Pritchard’s wife (Joan), she started calling the game “pickleball'' because “the combination of different sports reminded me of the pickle boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats.” (2) However, according to Barney McCallum, the game was officially named after the Pritchards’ dog, Pickles, who would chase the ball and run off with it. Maybe both are true. Either way, it’s friendly and memorable, just like the game.

Where to play pickleball “LV Pickleball Facebook page was created in 2014 by Bret Spangler. The page was created to find other local players to play with. In 2014, pickleball was relatively unknown to the area and it was difficult to gather enough to play.

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Lindberg Park 2800 Lindberg Park, Allentown, PA 18103 Time Dawn till dusk everyday Price Free 2 outdoor courts dedicated to pickleball Pickleball Courts at Blue Barn Park 5770 Snowy Orchid Lane, Blue Barn Rd., Allentown, PA 18104 Prater Park 4508 Hedgerow Dr., Allentown Rodale Park 2065 Riverbend Rd., Allentown Lower Macungie Municipal Park 3450 Brookside Rd., Allentown

What you need to play pickleball Paddles, balls (indoor and outdoor), nets, shoes, shirts, skirts, shorts, bags, paddle covers, gloves, caps, visors, eye protection, sweat bands, grip tape, socks, water bottles, towels, first aid kits, ball carriers and collectors, tutor machines, court cleaners, paddle racks Where to purchase pickleball gear Dick’s Sporting Goods (Whitehall, Trexlertown, Easton, Pottstown) Target Walmart Rally House, Allentown BSN Sports, Bethlehem NOTE: Information was considered current as of the publication date. Contact the venues and providers for up-to-date information.

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