Completion of Major Projects By, Pam Teel In the past year, the Allentown Public Library has completed projects that reached back into the 19th century and forward into the 21st century. At an event held at the Library on November 4th, friends of the Library celebrated the renovation of the Community Room, the restoration of … Continued
By, Pam Teel What’s in a Name? Did you ever wonder why certain names were given to things that just didn’t make any sense to you? Take the word sandwich. Millions of sandwiches are eaten around the world everyday yet what does the name have to do with what you see before you? Luckily … Continued
When the Smithsonian Channel airs the premiere of the hour long documentary that tells the little-known story of the gun trucks of Vietnam, Bayshore native Tom Veth will be able to sit back and take a bit of pride in its production. Sharing the feeling is Beth Garrigal, owner of Garrigal Productions of West Long … Continued
Did you know that there are more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes and that only the female mosquitoes bite? By, Pam Teel Both male and female feed mainly on fruit and nectar plants, but the female also needs the protein in blood to help her eggs develop. Once she has had her fill of blood, … Continued
By, Lauren Kolacki Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive disease that results in memory loss and other cognitive abilities that interfere with everyday life. In early stages, it is noticed that an individual will have trouble remembering newly acquired information. As the disease worsens, more difficulties present themselves as … Continued
By, Pam Teel New Jersey Youth Soccer is teaming up with Topps once again this fall to celebrate its State Cups champions. Each member of the NJYS National Championship Series, Presidents Cup and Commissioners Cup Champi- onship teams will receive a custom trading card featuring a team selected image. This initiative continues a successful program … Continued
By Bryan M. Kuderna “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”- Ben Franklin Turn on the news tonight; you’ll surely be entertained by a host of extremely ordinary catastrophes… robbery, murder, celebrity scandal, 5-alarm fire, and a natural disaster. While the media enjoys plaguing us with negativity and fear, it’s human nature … Continued
This will vary by where you live and the typical weather you drive in. • All-season tires can handle a variety of road conditions. They have some mud and snow capabilities. • Winter tires are more effective than all-season tires in deep snow. • Summer tires are warm-weather tires that are not designed to operate … Continued
By Gabriella Mancuso Middle School is a difficult time for children, especially boys. They are confused, immature and just typical young boys. From grades 6-8 boys tend to have behavior changes. Typically, they choose to show this to- wards their parents more than anyone else. As a parent, only you know how to handle your … Continued
Idioms that include the name Mary in it. By Pam Teel Mary Celeste A place, location, or higha-occupancy vehicle (especially a ship) that is inexplicably deserted or abandoned. An allusion to the Mary Celeste, an American merchant brig- antine that was discovered floating off the Azores Islands in 1872 with no one on board and … Continued