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VISIT LOCAL TO TASTE THE WINES OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY Summertime is a great time of year to visit our nine wineries. Enjoy a relaxing day driving through the beautiful eastern Pennsylvania countryside, watching the grapes grow in the vineyard, and tasting the fruits of our labor from years past.

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Our wineries are generally less busy during the week, which means a more intimate experience with our staff. Don’t be afraid to ask questions during your visit. We love inquisitive customers and are happy to share our wine knowledge with you.

• Not all local wine is sweet! Our wineries make a wiDe range of wines including dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet.

• Some of our wineries also make fruit wines, hard cider, sparkling wines, & ice wine.

Many of our wineries are open on weekdays, so there’s no need to wait for a

• Each winery sets its own policy on tasting fees and number of tastings per visit.

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Dear Readers, The days are longer, crickets are humming in the night air and school will soon be over. We are on the heels of summer, which brings the age-old question back to the seasonal forefront once again. So I ask you, Charcoal or Gas? There are tightly-knit fans in both camps. On the propane side, you’ll find those who are looking for an easy light and tight control of flame distribution. Then, on the more campy side, the charcoal users don’t mind the work they have to put forth to give their food the smoky flavor that cannot be duplicated with a gas grill. Ultimately the decision is a matter of personal taste.

I always considered myself a gas griller all the way. However, recently, I quickly found out that no mode of grilling quite matches up to roasting a weenie over an open fire. Over Memorial Day weekend, my family continued our 10-year tradition of meeting at my sister’s cabin for a few days of bonding and relaxation.

We sat around the campfire telling stories and making new memories. At one point I thought a round of Kumbaya might even be in order. But when someone broke out the hot dogs it was game on! In a matter of minutes, everyone was in on the action… we immediately went back to our Stone Age roots and began connecting with our inner cavemen. Roasting hotdogs on the sticks we found – and whittled into a point – was definitely a highlight of the trip.

Are you a charcoal griller? Perhaps you prefer propane? No matter your flair for fire cooking, I am sure you can attest to having grilled at least once in your life. In fact, according to a national study, 80 percent of American homes own an outdoor barbeque grill or smoker. Chances are you fall into this category so this is the perfect time of year to turn up the heat. Turn to page 46 for tips and recipes for the perfect burger. Get grilling and enjoy!

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BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE I BY LIZ REPH

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Home to several higher education campuses, as well as some of the Lehigh Valley’s best shopping and dining locations, Center Valley offers an attractive combination of cultural hotspots, entertainment and commerce – all conveniently located in Upper Saucon Township.

Since 1965, DeSales University has been a pillar of the Center Valley community. A private Catholic university, it was originally known as the Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales.

This changed in 2001 when it expanded from college to university status.

Today, DeSales offers more than fifty undergraduate major and minor courses of study, as well as twelve graduate programs in fields such as business, criminal justice, computer science, education and healthcare. Their renowned performing arts division includes “Act 1 Productions” – the university’s own highly-acclaimed performing arts company.

Each year, Act 1 presents a variety of choral and dance concerts, plays, musicals and film festivals. This year, the spring season opened with the award-winning Irish drama “Dancing at Lughnasa”, which depicts the struggle of five unmarried Irish sisters living in County Donegal in the mid-1930s.

In addition to the Act 1 productions and performances, DeSales also hosts the yearly Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. With more than 150 artists and performers, including winners and nominees of Tony, Obie, Emmy and other renowned awards, the festival features over 140 performances of seven productions every summer. These productions,

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which attract more than 30,000 patrons from approximately twenty different states, include Shakespeare and other classics, a musical theatre and a children’s theatre.

Besides DeSales University, Center Valley is also home to the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus. The oldest continuously operating Penn State campus outside of University Park, Penn State Lehigh Valley started in 1912 as a small technical center established in the attic of Allentown’s Stevens School. A partnership with Bethlehem Steel in the 1920s helped prompt a jump in enrollment by making classes available to all Steel employees. In the following decades, enrollment continued to grow, and the school was compelled to move to several different locations in Allentown, Fogelsville and Bethlehem. Finally, in the fall of 2009, Penn State Lehigh Valley moved to its current location in Center Valley.

One of the Lehigh Valley’s largest and highest-rated employers, the Olympus Corporation of America is also headquartered in Center Valley. Founded in Japan in 1919, the global company is a worldwide leader in optical and digital equipment for both the consumer and healthcare sectors. According to a poll conducted

by The Morning Call, the Center Valley corporation was recognized as one of the Lehigh Valley’s top workplaces of 2014.

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Its venues consist of an assortment of mouth-watering restaurants, Carmike Cinemas that offers more than a dozen different screens (one of which is an IMAX), major retail stores such as Barnes and Noble, and L.L. Bean (which also happens to be the first L.L. Bean outfitter to open in the state of Pennsylvania), and specialty shops including Sage, Murphy Jewelers, Evolve and Sneaker King.

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Beyond its impressive educational and industrial facilities, Center Valley is well known for its premier shopping – in particular, the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT TORRE Located in the Promenade Shops, this restaurant tempts the palate with a modern twist on classic Mexican dishes. Check out their full menu at torrerestaurant.com.

MELT An upscale Italian restaurant, Melt offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Its rooftop bar is the perfect place for a summer drink. Located in the Promenade Shops, you can make a reservation or book a private party by visiting meltgrill.com.

COPPERHEAD GRILLE Known for award-winning wings, certified Angus burgers and “fall off the bone” baby back ribs, Copperhead is the ultimate sports dining experience. To find out more, visit copperheadgrille.com

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YE OLD SPRING VALLEY TAVERN Formally known as the Spring Valley Inn, this tavern features an atmosphere rich in history and an extensive land and sea menu.

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This year’s season runs May 29th through August 2nd and includes performances of “Henry V’, “Rapunzel”, “Around the World in 80 Days” and “Les Misérables”, among others. For the full schedule and ticket sales, please visit pashakespeare.org.

PUTT U MINIATURE GOLF Located at 5201 Route 309 in Center Valley, Putt U features two impressive 18-hole miniature golf courses. Fun and challenging for both kids and adults, the courses are open all summer long (weather permitting). After you finish your game, stop by the ice cream shop, located on the premises.

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PRIDE OF PLACE I BY KATHRYN M. D’IMPERIO

RCN With humble beginnings back in 1964, RCN brought its Lehigh Valley presence to life originally operating as Twin County Cable. The company became RCN nearly two decades ago in 1996, and has worked ever since to deliver high quality communications and entertainment services to the residents and businesses of the Lehigh Valley.

the best HD television entertainment, and the clearest voice services available anywhere,” says Sanford Ames, Jr., VP and General Manager, RCN Pennsylvania.

“One development of which we are very proud is our increased internet speeds. We believe very strongly that we offer the best high-speed internet in the Valley.”

RCN also operates in other major U.S. cit“Our customers come first at RCN and ies, including New York City, Boston, Chiwe work to offer them the fastest internet, cago, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia.

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The company constantly works to adopt new technology ahead of the curve, introducing fiber optics to transport video and data on the company’s wholly owned fiber-rich network. In addition to offering internet, digital TV, and phone, RCN provides specialized services such as On Demand programming and RCN2GO, affording customers the convenience of accessing and watching hundreds of shows and programming anywhere they can access the Internet, such as a laptop or PC.

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Numerous major milestones and community outreach projects position RCN as a reliable provider of services and a strong community partner in the Lehigh Valley.

In its earliest days, RCN acquired Liberty Cable with a plan to expand into the New York City region and forged joint ventures with Boston Edison and Potomac Electric Power Company to move into Boston and Washington, DC, respectively. The company began its full-service fiber-rich network in 1997 and began offering customers attractively bundled suites of services. Expansion continued in the Northeast and also into Chicago starting in 1999, with an acquisition of 21st Century Telecom Group Inc., continuing the fiber footprint. RCN launched its Business Services product between 2004 and 2007, growing its market ever since.

For more than 10 years, RCN has been named Best Internet Provider by various polls. RCN also received accolades as a top Internet provider in PC Mag’s 2013 Reader’s Choice poll. In 2014 alone, RCN participated in or sponsored 130 events in the state of Pennsylvania and RCN TV produced an impressive 400+ remote and in-studio broadcasts. The company is also proud of its close ties with its customers and businesses in the Lehigh Valley and commits itself to living up to the strong, reliable reputation RCN has built over the years.

Perhaps one of the greatest bragging rights for RCN, though, is its staff. More than 300 employees based in the Lehigh

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Valley strive to make customers happy every day, knowing RCN’s customers are their neighbors, family and friends.

These staff members have impressive skill sets and knowledge in all that they do, amassing a tremendous 2,781 years of combined experience in their roles with the company.

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“We are proud to call Lehigh Valley home, and we have done so for the past 50-plus years,” says Ames, Jr. “Our RCN staff represents the best of the best. They contribute in the many areas of expertise needed to make the company run smoothly. Because of them, we can bring our customers the best technology possible in the world of Internet, digital TV and phone services, and also on the business side, where we serve small/medium and enterprise-sized businesses.”

VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE RCN pledges to put customers first in all that the company does every single day.

The core mission statement contains four tenets – Take care of the customer, Take care of each other, Do what you say you are going to do, and Have fun. This corporate mission statement guides the company’s decision-making and overall business practices in all day-to-day operations and will continue to pave the way into the future.

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RCN knows that the telecommunications field is a dynamic and ever-changing industry and works tirelessly to ensure they anticipate customers’ needs for the best network and available services both now and in the future. The company also pledges to maintain exceptional customer service and heartfelt involvement in the Lehigh Valley community.

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For the past 30 years, RCN has organized and broadcasted the Dream Come True Telethon to help fulfill the dreams of Lehigh Valley children ages 4 – 17 who are chronically or terminally ill. To date, the company has helped to create special moments and lift the spirits of more than 1,000 children and their families.

“Lehigh Valley is not just where we work,” Ames, Jr. shares. “It is where we live, and where our family and friends live. It is that local pride that inspires many in the RCN family to reach out and help others.

One of the greatest attributes of our company is its willingness to serve the community. That is evidenced by the number of RCN employees who show up to volunteer at events, donate time and resources to local charities, and make Lehigh Valley a great place to live.”

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GOOD TASTE I BY CATHY KILEY

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Tom and I hadn’t been to Kingfish in a while so we were very happy to meet friends there for dinner recently. Mother and son co-owners Cheryl and Cale Beck (of Beck’s Land and Sea House fame) have made many changes in the last few months, which, in my opinion, have truly enhanced the ambience.

We joined our friends and Kingfish “regulars” Nancy and Bob at the attractive square granite bar where Josalyn and Amber mixed up excellent cocktails for us. I immediately noticed the increased height of the etched glass panels upon the wooden room dividers between the bar and dining areas that serve to buffer the noise and make for more intimacy.

I love the bar at Kingfish. It is usually comfortably crowded with friendly patrons enjoying a drink and appetizers or catching up with game scores on the widescreen.

We were seated in the corner of the dining room and greeted by Raychel, our excellent attentive server. We immediately noticed the new deep red-orange walls and woodwork up-

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KINGFISH grades as well as lovely new photographs and attractive artwork. The addition of acoustical sound boards on the ceiling really soften the noise that was always a problem for me with the former owners.

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We also shared the Sicilian Clams with sweet Italian sausage, hot peppers, leeks and white wine broth. This appetizer was a very savory blend of flavors with a zippy sauce just perfect for dipping the crusty bread that surrounded the clams. We all loved this appetizer and Tom plans to visit again and have this appetizer for dinner. To round out our starters, we shared a Caprese Salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and a rich balsamic reduction. I loved this salad. The Sweet Balsamic reduction added a rich flavor to the fresh cheese. Wonderful.

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There are many delicious appetizers on Kingfish’s menu as well as a large selection of fresh sushi and raw bar items.

There are also soups, salads and artisan pizzas for lighter appetites. Better yet, select a few items to pass and share. This menu is perfect for that. It was the goal of Cheryl and Cale Beck to create at Kingfish an unpretentious dining experience with a more contemporary twist on their fish dishes. So far, so good!

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Tom and I ordered the night’s special – roasted macadamia nut crusted Waimea Bay Halibut with lobster cognac sauce and grilled asparagus served atop a halved crispy red potato. This dish was very delicious and extremely rich with a portion so generous that more than half the meal went home with us. The halibut was extremely fresh which is the most important factor for any seafood house.

Bob enjoyed the Seared Tuna which was beautifully presented. The sesameencrusted tuna was seared rare, thinly sliced and placed upon a ball of sticky rice. It looked beautiful and with the warm soy butter, pickled ginger and zesty wasabi, tasted even better! We all loved this entree. Nancy rounded out the table with her TNT Roll – a fried Tempura battered California Roll with crab, avocado, cucumber and spicy sauce. I loved this Asian selection. I must mention again that all the meals we ordered were more than generous so keep that in mind when ordering.

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There is grilled steak and other meat selections for landlubbers and you may create your own Surf and Turf with many meat and seafood options. So, as you can see, there truly is something on Kingfish’s menu to satisfy anyone’s tastes.

Just when we thought we could not eat another morsel, we asked, “Why not have dessert?” So we ordered Key Lime Torta with Roasted Strawberry Jam and the Salted Caramel Budino. Both of these deserts were very good but Nancy and I agreed that the Budino was the winner because of that always wonderful combination of salt and caramel. Both desserts were very sweet and with fresh hot coffee, topped off a delicious meal and fun evening.

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Executive Chef Cale Beck is self-taught and worked alongside his parents at Beck’s Land and Sea in Nazareth (where his father Randy still rules). He has taken the menu up a notch at Kingfish and only has great hopes for the future of this busy and fun dining establishment.

Kingfish is located at 3833 Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem and there is plenty of on-site parking. For more information, call 610.691.1115 or visit kingfishbethlehem.com.

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SUMMER STAYCATIONS

BY FREDERICK JERANT

VA-cations can be a hassle: packing, planning, countless miles on the road, uncertain accommodations… But close-to-home STAY-cations commit none of those sins. Consider visiting some of the many attractions right under our noses.

LEHIGH VALLEY WINE TRAIL It’s an oenophile’s delight – nine different family-owned vineyards under the non-profit LVWT’s umbrella. There are no formal itineraries – start and stop wherever and whenever you wish. Depending on the operation, you might visit the actual vineyards or tour the production areas. Some host special events, others feature live music from time to time. Most offer tasting/sampling arrangements, as well as a retail shop. Each vineyard has specific rules and policies, so be sure to check in advance.

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KALAHARI RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTER Scheduled to open in July, this will be Pennsylvania’s largest indoor water park. Located in Pocono Manor, just 50 minutes from Allentown, the 150-acre African-themed complex devotes 100,000 square-feet to year-‘round aquatic fun – under a retractable roof! Bodyboarding, surfing, and watery thrill rides are just part of the experience. There’s also a 30,000-square-foot family entertainment center, restaurants, and outdoor water activities. Overnight accommodations are available too.

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DORNEY PARK & WILDWATER KINGDOM The twin parks offer an unrivaled experience. Dorney is packed with excitement – eight scream-tastic roller coasters, 10 thrill rides that will turn you head-over-heels (and then some!) Want something a bit, umm, calmer? More than 10 classic family rides – including the Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl and brand-new Cedar Creek Flyers await you. And the little ones can hang out with their favorite canine companion at Planet Snoopy, with kid-friendly rides, live character shows and Joe Cool’s Soda Pop Shop.

Defeat the summer’s heat with Wildwater Kingdom’s three-dozenplus slides, pools and rivers and water play areas. Chutes and tubes… s-curves and 360-degree loops…drops and banks… it’s all there for wet’n’wild summer fun.

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LEHIGH VALLEY SPORTING CLAYS Actual hunting requires lots of dedication and prep, and ordinary target shooting can get boring fast. LVSC in Coplay offers 27 stations over three courses (with varying degrees of difficulty) where you can pit your marksmanship against a variety of clay targets. They zip over water, through trees, across open fields and from old quarry buildings at various angles and speeds. Bring your own shotgun, or rent one on-site. Lessons are available, and extensive rules are in place to promote safety.

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO & TREXLER GAME PRESERVE You can find animals from “A” (alpaca) to “Z” (zebra), at this 29-acre zoo, located in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve. Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to more than 325 animal ambassadors representing over 125 species.

The Zoo’s animal collection includes 23 species classified as endangered, threatened, or species of concern. The 1,100-acre Trexler Nature Preserve is home to free-roaming bison, elk and palomino horses and features trails for hiking, dog-walking and horse riding.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE I BY CEZANNE COLVIN

COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS You never forget your first time on a bicycle.

Not riding in circles on three wheels in the driveway or graduating to cul-de-sac loops on four, but the instant after a patient parent lets go and the moments that follow when you realize you’re on your own, balancing on two wheels, and you can go anywhere as quickly – or slowly – as you wish. For most of us, this was our first taste of freedom and independence, and after a few skinned knees and wobbly starts, we’d certainly earned it.

(Of course, after a few years, four wheels started to look appealing again!)

The organization, which started in 1995, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer. Their mission is to provide “inner-city children living in at-risk situations with meaningful work ethic alternatives to gangs, drugs, and the streets. We use bicycles, peer role models, and adult mentors to develop and nurture relationships and to engage youth; and once engaged, influence their behavior and their outlook about school and life.”

That pivotal first dip into autonomy and accomplishment is only the tip of the iceberg Every year, a total of 300 students pass of what the non-profit organization Community Bike Works in Allentown has set out to through the doors of Community Bike Works and take part in their flagship give their youth participants.

Earn-A-Bike program. At the start of the “Bikes are the hook we use to get kids in the door because everyone can remember their program, they pick out a bike from the first bike and what it meant for them to be able to ride – the independence of transporta- non-profit’s collection of donated twotion and the fun,” Community Bike Works executive director Kim Schaffer says. “A lot of wheelers in various stages of disrepair our kids come in not knowing how to ride a bicycle and never having ridden one before.” and get to work. In 12 weeks, they spend 30

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BIKE WORKS their afternoons in small groups with three other students, youth volunteers or apprentices, and adult mentors tinkering away to make their toys as good as new.

Three months later, both the bikes and the children find themselves transformed. “Not only are they learning how to fix their bike, but they’re learning work ethic skills, perseverance and communication,” Schaffer says. During the program, they learn bike mechanics and safety, but more than that, Schaffer notes, they learn the value of teamwork, the responsibility of showing up, and the reward of not giving up. As 17-year-old Earn-A-Bike program participant Kyle puts it, “Community Bike Works is more than learning how bikes work. It’s learning how life works.”

Another benefit of the program is that it also emphasizes the value of health and fitness, an important interest for children to embrace in a world of convenience foods where more and more of our entertainment and employment options come from technology that encourages sedentary behavior. Once the bikes are safe to ride, the children are outfitted with a new helmet and together, they tackle the trails in Trexler Park. However, exercise is just one piece of the puzzle. “We also try to teach healthy eating skills,” Schaffer says.

Every week, a volunteer comes to give an afternoon cooking demonstration, providing the children with healthy snacks and knowledge to make smarter choices in the kitchen.

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After students have completed the EarnA-Bike program, they’re also eligible to participate in a host of other programs until they turn 18.

Two of these programs are the Earn-ABook and Afternoon Drop-In programs.

In the Earn-A-Book program, students receive one-on-one tutoring and participate in reading and writing projects designed to nourish enthusiasm and competence in reading. After clocking 18 hours, they earn a trip to the bookstore where they can pick out a book of their

choice. During the Afternoon Drop-In, students bond with their adult mentors in a less structured setting and participate in bike rides, field trips, visits from guest speakers, and arts and crafts. All of the programs are offered at no cost to the children’s families.

Throughout all of the non-profit’s programs, the children and their development and potential remain the focus.

“We’re not about the bikes as much as we are about the kids,” Schaffer says. She considers how often she hears from students that Community Bike Works is like a second family to be one of the organization’s biggest accomplishments.

“Community Bike Works is all about the community,” says Michelle, a 12-year-old student who completed the Earn-A-Bike program. Now, she has returned as a veteran to take part in the Youth Leadership program. Once students earn their wheels, they’re eligible to return as youth volunteers, where they receive additional training on bike mechanics and leadership, as well as the chance to give back to the non-profit.

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The capstone of the organization is the Youth Apprentice program, in which youth volunteers like Michelle return once they’re at least 14 years old earn their very first paychecks as Community Bike Works staff members. At Community Bike Works, children are equipped to grow into valuable members of their local communities, and it’s because of also these communities that such growth is possible.

Community Bike Works is always looking for donations of any bike in any condition, as well as volunteer mentors.

“You don’t have to know anything about bike mechanics,” Schaffer assures. “We welcome anyone who wants to connect with students.”

To learn more about how you can get involved with Community Bike Works, visit them online at communitybikeworks. org or call 610.434.1140.

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LOCAL COLOR I BY ANN WLAZELEK

NO PRESSURE For many music groups, getting exposure can be a problem. But that’s “No Pressure” for the Hanover Township, Northampton County, band that Bob Sedlock manages.

“No Pressure” is the name of the ‘80s-to-pop kid cover band that Sedlock’s sons Grant and Bryant created three years ago with friend Andrew “Drew” Cirillo. Growing in size and popularity each year, the band boasts a current complement of eight members – all aged 12 or younger – and an exciting new gig: Musikfest.

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NO PRESSURE Organizers for Bethlehem’s renowned music festival came knocking on the band’s door after the group took the “Outstanding Child Performers Award” at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards this March.

“That was a big step for them,” manager/dad Sedlock said. “They got to meet [60s rock and roller] Chubby Checker and, since then, the phone hasn’t stopped ringing.”

Gloria Domina, co-director of the music awards, said “No Pressure” took the prize by popular vote after performing with Community Youth Award winner Wyatt Newhard, a 10-year-old Lynn Township boy with cancer who wanted to learn to play the drums. “Everyone loved their performance,” Domina said.

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“My father plays and teaches trumpet and I play a bunch of instruments (trumpet, guitar and piano) and my basement is set up for a full band,” said Grant and Bryant’s dad. All of “No Pressure’s” rehearsals occur in his Hanover Township basement.

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Grant credits everyone with the name of the group. “Everyone went home with the task of thinking of a name,” he said, “and then we voted.”

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back. “The kids wanted to learn pop music so they are easy to teach,” he said.

Grant, who sings and plays piano and trumpet for the group, started taking lessons at age 2. Bryant, who plays drums, began at 4.

When guitar player/vocalist Drew, now 12, joined his pals to form a group, the threesome performed at their school talent show at Asa Packer Elementary School in Bethlehem, at open mic nights in the Lehigh Valley, local Boy Scout events and parties.

Growing in size and popularity each year, the band boasts a current complement of eight members – all aged 12 or younger – and an exciting new gig: Musikfest.

The boys sounded good, Sedlock said, but needed a bass player. So, they asked Carly Schwenger of Palmerton, who happens to be the daughter of “Lucky 7’s” sound engineer. Carly, 12, plays bass guitar and flute. She also sings.

As a foursome, “No Pressure” added charity events to its gigs, especially at pediatric cancer centers. Next, Drew’s younger sister wanted in, Sedlock said. A year older than Bryant, Ella Cirillo is 10 and offers back-up keyboards and vocals.

Apparently, word spread that the kids were having fun while learning to play and entertaining others, so the group continued to grow. They added, in this order: Elijah Sivick, 12, on piano, clarinet and soon-to-be bagpipes; Alexa Lagree, 12, lead vocals and violin; and Chris Secula, 11, baritone and vocals, all of Hanover Township.

The group rehearses a week before each gig and has been performing a dozen times or more a year. Music from the

classic rock bands “Journey,” “Survivor” and pop rock band “Maroon 5” are among the 30 songs in their repertoire. “Eye of the Tiger” is one of Grant’s favorite songs to perform, in part because he sings it.

ing piano, and Ava, 3, who also sings. Sedlock would like to see members, including Grant, write some original music. He also would love to hear “No Pressure” on the radio. Lehigh Valley Music Awards’ Domina said she’s sure the group will continue to Money from the band’s paid shows goes do well and wishes them “all the best.” toward professional coaches, equipment, T-shirts and banners, Sedlock said.

The kids are looking forward to being center stage at Musikfest’s Volksplatz tent Where the young rock stars go from here for opening night in August. “Playing in is anyone’s guess. The Sedlock boys have front of all those people will be really cool,” two sisters, Sadie, 6, who sings and is learn- Grant said.

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Heat from cooking causes pressure in the burger which forces its juices to concentrate in its center. Bite into a burger just a minute or two after it comes off the grill and those pooled juices will immediately gush out on to your fingers and plate. Let it rest first and they’ll redistribute evenly back throughout the burger ensuring each bite remains moist and juicy.

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• Preheat a grill for high heat.

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Your landscaper can also draw out plans for your entire backyard spaces, leaving enough workspace and enough open space to allow you to navigate around the different kitchen components comfortably. You will also want to consider the measurements of your outdoor dining furniture and any other elements you plan to add. Build these into your blueprints as well.

This can be especially useful if you are planning your landscaping in phases or if you might add on in years to come. For example, if you want to have a swimming pool, fire pit, dining area, and spa, it helps to visually depict each attraction and its individual components while visualizing the flow from one space to the next.

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• Do we plan to add on or change things at any given point in the future?

• Will any of these kitchen elements cause changes to our existing structure and landscape?

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Some of the key outdoor kitchen accessories to keep on you radar include your grill, side burners or stovetop, counters and workspace, sink, fridge, mini fridge, ice chest, wine storage, woodburning oven, and electrical outlets. You may also want to consider options for insect control and temperature control if you hope to extend your kitchen’s use into the cooler months. You may want to discuss with your landscaper whether your kitchen appliances and other components are able to be permanently placed or if they will need to be moved back and forth when the seasons change.

A fully loaded outdoor kitchen is just the ticket to giving you all the creative freedom you can fathom for your family meals and entertaining throughout the summer and beyond.

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Make Yourself A(t) Home. different materials, like the real thing and those that look real but aren’t, for example, authentic stone walls surrounding your grill versus the faux stone veneers and artificial walls that look almost like the real thing. You can go down the list just as if you were remodeling your kitchen – granite or Corian, stainless steel, hardwood, bamboo and plenty of other options to consider.

DESIGN QUESTIONS TO ASK: • Can anything be upgraded later or must it all be done to spec now?

• Are the materials you’re considering durable and likely to last?

• What are the best options for the climate where you live?

• Will the design be forgiving if you have to replace the grill or another fixture somewhere down the road?

(Think about dimensions and whether you can flex or if you are stuck with a set size.)

To give yourself a clear idea of what you really, truly want, take a look at your landscaper’s portfolio and also do a few searches online and in your favorite home improvement magazines. You might even find so many lovely outdoor kitchens that you end up with even more ideas!

There’s just something amazing about cooking – and eating – in the fresh air, especially during the warmer months of the year. A fully loaded outdoor kitchen is just the ticket to giving you all the creative freedom you can fathom for your family meals and entertaining throughout the summer and beyond. Adding bacon to your burgers is no longer a challenge. Simple steaks and barbecue chicken dishes soon turn into gourmet style entrees with all the fixings, akin to something you’d find at your favorite summer hotspots. You suddenly find yourself grilling desserts! Eating al fresco becomes even more fun when you’re sitting in your own backyard, enjoying life in slow motion, finally.

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The words “Let’s go to the dungeon,” are sometimes all they need to hear.

But, I digress. Let me start at the beginning.

We recently braved the Northeast Extension and made our way to spend the day in Jim Thorpe. As you come down mountain, you see this cute little town tucked in the valley. But you’ll soon find out, it is a lot more than a cute town. It is layered in history, and it abounds with outdoor activity.

The day we went to Jim Thorpe, it was buzzing. There were school buses scooting around transporting rafters here and there to points on the Lehigh River. The ticket lines for the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway were long. Blue Mountain Sports was doing quite the business with bike rentals, and the vendors in Josiah White Park were selling hot dogs as fast as they could bun them.

I was excited. But, minutes later, I found out the rest of my carload was not.

We parked and off we went. About 50 feet into our day I heard it… the mumbling from an unhappy little person. “My feet hurt.”

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That was quickly followed by the grumbling from the unhappy 11-year-old. “I’m too hot.” This coming from my son who plays three-hour football ball games with his neighborhood posse at high noon in mid-July.

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Great… here we go, I thought. But I ignored the mumblings and grumblings and continued on.

“I’m hot,” huffed one. “My feet hurt,” groaned the other.

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We started walking up Broadway Street and passed numerous sweet little boutiques. I peeked in longingly; however, as we all know, the sweet little boutique is the nemesis of any 11-year-old boy so I continued on.

The restaurants – oh man – all sorts of fun and interesting eateries were scattered about. The one that peaked my interest was Moya on Race Street. I stood in the doorway of Moya salivating, and then I heard it over my shoulder, “Do you think they have pizza?” Oy. What I wouldn’t give to have one meal

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“My feet really hurt,” screeched one. “I’m sooooooo hot,” snarled the other.

Duly noted cherubs. Duly noted. We tucked into a book sale at the Dimmick Library. Whine, whine, whine.

We paused and sniffed the coffee smells at Strange Brew. Gripe, gripe, gripe.

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And then I saw it… like a beacon standing tall at the top of the hill. The beacon that would lead me out of the quagmire I was currently in. The beacon that would guide me toward the possibility of regaining my sanity. That beacon – The Old Jail.

“Well children, guess what we ARE doing… we are touring the jail.”

Crickets.

I marched us in, plunked down our admission money, and we took the tour.

We learned about the Molly Maguires, who turned out NOT to be female. We heard the history of the jail, and how the warden and his family used to live there.

Oh, and lived with a guard stationed in their bathroom 24 hours a day. What? We saw the gallows, the mysterious “hand print” on the wall, and cells, the oh-sosmall cells.

Then our guide said the words I longed to hear and to use for my benefit, “Let’s go down to the dungeon.”

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Hehehehe. Jackpot.

She explained how when the prisoners were BAD (and I made eye contact with my kids) that they were LOCKED (I enthusiastically nodded my head) in the dark cell, (“So scary,” I whispered) shackled to the wall with no human contact for the duration of their dungeon sentence (“Oh My!” I gasped putting my hand over my mouth).

Scared straight. Mission accomplished.

I left the jail with two different kids.

No more complaints of feet hurting; no more every-10-second-heat-index weather updates.

The rest of our day in Jim Thorpe was great. With renewed enthusiasm, we explored some shops including The Country Cottage, which has shelves and shelves of pickles. Probably not super exciting to the average reader, but the Di Cesare family are Pickle People so we were thrilled. We also visited art galleries, had ice cream, toured the train station, and threw rocks in the river.

Then our guide said the words I longed to hear and to use for my benefit, “Let’s go down to the dungeon.”

The final stop of our Jim Thorpe day was a hike at Glen Onoko Falls in the Lehigh Gorge State Park. The hike was a little challenging, a lot rocky, a tad slippery, and very beautiful. Take your time, be careful, but get to the waterfalls and then take a few minutes and watch your kids watch the waterfall.

Look at their faces. Doing that, you just might forget how they drive you crazy from time to time. You just might dismiss the groaning, moaning, whining, and whimpering. And you might, like I did, realize that one day they won’t be hanging out with you on a random Saturday so you better take it while you can and enjoy every minute of it.

Take some pictures, give them a hug, tell them you love them, and head down the trail.

“My feet are starting to hurt again,” she whimpers.

“I’m getting so hot,” he proclaims.

Yeah… and welcome back to reality.

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Smoothies have gained a lot of mainstream momentum lately, and with good reason: They’re nutritional powerhouses blitzed up into a chilly, scrumptious breakfast or snack. Stuffed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidant, and fiber, they are easy to digest and are filling, energizing, quick, and can be consumed on-the-go.

They’re basically the superfood of superfoods.

Unfortunately, most smoothies found in stores and restaurants are either laden with sugar or are priced to cut into your retirement plan. I frequently hear friends and co-workers talking about how they wish they knew how to make a good smoothie, but all you really need is a blender and your favorite wholesome ingredients. (Odds are, if you mix up a bunch of tasty ingredients, the end result will be extra tasty.) However, if you’re just getting started with healthy smoothies or are on the hunt for a new recipe to try, give these a whirl.

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• 1 or 2 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves • 1 banana (peeled, diced and frozen) • 1 large apple (diced) • 1 cup diced fruit (Pineapple, mango or strawberries are all great here, but anything goes!)

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I can’t verify that Elvis actually had this at any point, but I can venture to guess that he would have liked it. Sweet bananas, salty peanut butter, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and the filling fiber of oats will leave you satisfied until your next meal.

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A need for seeds: Adding a tablespoon or two of chia, hemp or flax seeds will boost its nutritional value and is a great way to integrate seeds into your daily diet.

(Make sure to soak your chia seeds first.)

Sweeten it: If you need it sweeter, try to stick to natural sweeteners like dates, honey, maple syrup or stevia.

Bananas are king: Bananas reign supreme when it comes to smoothies. For the best smoothie, wait until they’re “Ishould-have-eaten-this-yesterday ripe” – then peel, dice and freeze for later use.

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Schnecksville Community Fair (runs through Saturday, June 20) 4550 Old Packhouse Rd. Schnecksville 5 – 11 p.m. schnecksvillefair.com

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ARRIVE EARLY Arrive early so you can find the best location to shoot from. You'll also be able to make sure you have enough room to set up your tripod. Choose a dark area, away from streetlights or other lights that may affect your photos. Try to pick a spot where you can include some of the ground (trees, people, etc.) in the lower part of the frame. They'll add realism & perspective to the photographs.

SET YOUR CAMERA Set the camera to landscape or fireworks mode and use a tripod to avoid blurry images. Also, turn your flash off. Use the lowest ISO setting. It may be dark out, but fireworks are bright. If your camera has a noise reduction setting, use it to reduce any "grainy" appearance in the dark areas of your image. Shoot at the highest image quality setting and use the wide-angle setting. For an extra punch of color, set your camera to vivid mode.

TAKING THE PICTURES Take the picture as soon as a rocket goes off, and try to time it so that several bursts go off during the exposure. Take a few practice shots to get the hang of it, so you can be sure the shutter is open while fireworks are going off. Digital cameras are great for this kind of experimenting! Use your LCD screen to review your pictures and make adjustments as you go. Play with different techniques until you get the best results from your camera.

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