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I love The Valley Trader!!! I have been able to sell so many things through this little paper!! People call me from all over. Last week I received a call from Hawaii about one of my ads. LT Autos/Trucks - 07
tion, $250.00. 814342-3709 days. 7/28
4 New Old Stock 16” emergency Triangle Roadside Reflectors & 3 new 9” x 4” Reflectors, still in box new, C-1965, $45.00 as a lot. 814342-3709 days. 7/28
Wooden Spoke Rim with the Samson Tire, 30 x 3 1/2, C1920, Wooden Spokes, excellent condition. $200.00 plus shipping. 814342-3709 days.7/28
Tow Bar for older cars with a metal bumper, excellent condi-
Remington 7600 30:06, used sling, Tasco 3x9 scope, 2 clips, $1,000. OBO; Also about 125 rounds ammo, $125. Call & leave message 570-217-7346. 7/28
Trader, Sales Dept., PO Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837 or email to: thevalleytrader@yahoo.com
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Small 12V 2 Speed Fan for in a truck cab, works well, C-1960, $25.00. 814342-3709 days. 7/28
53 Vehicles 1948 & Up, $1,000 to $5,000 or less. Too sick for hobby. 570538-3464. 8/25
Farm & Garden - 23
Stihl Grasss Trimmer, Model #FS40C, Duel Heads, like
Excavation Services
Sales & Service of Tecumseh and Power King
Jonsered • Snapper • Shindaiwa • Husqvarna
Help Wanted - 28 Experienced Sales Person to handle our Montour & Columbia Co. area. Very good commission structure. Send resume to The Valley Trader, Sales Position, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Help Wanted: Part time Graphic Designer position. 2435 hrs. over 2 wks, but mostly on week 2. Must be able to work in a high speed environment. Be literally your own boss, but work easily with others. This may lead to a full-time position in the future. Send resume & portfolio to:
Briggs & Stratton • Kohler • Stanley Bostitch and Many More EMAIL: dheltman@verizon.net 1840 LIBERTY DRIVE • WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
(570) 494-1716
Sales Rep Wanted: Expanding sales force in Lycoming & Clinton Cos. Sales experience necessary. Must have car & valid Driver’s License. Territory & account list provided. Send resume to: The Valley
The Valley Trader, PO Box 392, Lewisburg, Pa 17837 or email: the valleytrader@yahoo.com
Miscellaneous - 35 1980 Era Radio Controlled Cars Grasshopper, Road Runner, like new & 4x4 Black Phantom with AC-DC Charger, 2 running with new batteries. $125.00 for all. 814-
2 “271” 10 Speed Bicycles. 1 Sears Free Spirit, $45.00, good condition. 1 Huffy Openroad, Speedometer, luggage holder, like new, $75.00 firm. 570-837-3893. 7/28 Bell Helmet, full coverage, $75.00: White/Silvertone Accordian, $500.00. 570-322-3256. 7/28 Old Barn Boards, windows & door for crafts, cheap. 570-725-2747 Ext. 1, leave message at the number. 8/25 Jewelry Casting Outfit, complete with wax molds & ring shank Roller & Ring Stretcher & Compressor, small torch, 3’ overhead hood w/vent & light, some hand tools. $2,000.00 OBO. 814342-3709 days. 7/28 Pets - 40 Australian Shepherd Puppies: Red Merle, $400., Red Tries, $300. 570568-6823 or 570989-2858. 8/18
2 German Shepherd Puppies, female, shots & wormed, 8 wks. 7/18/25. $300.00; AKC 4 Year old female German Shepherd, $400.00. Daniel Stauffer, 6515 Produce Rd, Port Trevorton. 8/4 Wanted - 50 Local Boy Scout Memorabilia prior
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to 1970. Community Strips. Middleburg, Port Trevorton, Rebuck, New Columbia, Turbotville, Camp Karoondinha Ioka Camp Patches. 215-946-4511. 8/25 Announcements
The White Deer Community Park is hosting its 1st Annual Bigfoot & Bluegrass Festival on October 11, 2025, from 10 am to 6 pm. Although early in the planning process, this event is already showing signs of a fun-filled, well-attended event. Currently we have three guest speakers specializing in all things “Bigfoot,” and we
have a live band, for two performances. This event will feature several contests for the community to participate in including the Longest & Bushy Bigfoot Beard, Largest Foot (as compared to Bigfoot’s), and a Bigfoot Calling Contest. The Pennsylvania Bigfoot Project will be offering hands-on fun to teach children how to make plaster casings of Bigfoot prints. Along with all the Bigfoot fun, we are also offering a Craft/Vendor show with up to 75 vendors participating. Thus far, our reach for the craft/vendor show has drawn and
booked a vendor from near and far, with the furtherest coming from mid-state Ohio. We are anticipating a large and geographically diversified attending audience, as we are aware that our advertising efforts have reached into upper New York State, Ohio, New Jersey and Maryland. 10/6 Central PA Chapter, National Railway Historical Society. 49th Annual Train Show & Sale will be held Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at Warrior Run Fire Department Social Hall, Second Street, Allenwood, PA (con-
venient to U.S. Route 15) air-conditioned and excellent lighting! Great food for sale. TRAINS: BUYSELL - TRADEALL SCALES AND GAUGES OF MODEL TRAINS, MODEL TRAIN SUPPLIES AND RAILROADIANA.
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Admission: $5.00 per person - children under 12 years of age, FREE. Tables: $20.00 each, and includes one Dealer’s Helper at no charge. Dealer’s Admitted at 7:30 AM. Doors open at 9 AM. Chapter is not responsible for any damage or loss. INFORMATION: email to Mark Irvin at irvinwepfer@msn.com or 717-343-7182. 8/18
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Beavers: The Ultimate Ecosystem Engineers
(StatePoint) As the sun sets over a forest stream, a beaver family gets to work. For millions of years, these large rodents with bright orange teeth and a flat paddle-shaped tail have been reshaping landscapes by craftily constructing dams that slow flowing water, creating ponds where they build their lodge homes. Chomping through the night, they drag aspen and willow branches through the water, stack them with precision, and seal the gaps with mud and plants. All this hard work benefits people and the planet.
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“Thanks to their impressive building skills, these industrious animals, which are found across most of North America, are a keystone species—an animal that supports its entire habitat,” says Clay Bolt, manager of Great Plains Communications at World Wildlife Fund.
Many wetlands started as beaverdammed streams. As the beaver pond grows, it can support an increasing
number of plants and animals. Frogs splash at the edges, fish dart beneath the surface, and many species of birds find refuge in these lush habitats. But there’s an invisible benefit too – these waterlogged areas are amazing at trapping air pollution. Studies show that beaver-
made wetlands provide services contributing to clean air and water worth hundreds of millions of dollars—though to the beavers, it’s all in a day’s work.
During a heavy rainstorm, while some streams and rivers overflow their banks, a beaver-engineered stream system handles the floodwaters with ease. Their dams work like aquatic speed bumps, creating winding paths that slow rushing water. This prevents soil washing away and allows rich nutrients to settle to the bottom. Over time, this activity gradually raises the stream beds
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and reconnects them to surrounding land that used to flood naturally. And during dry spells, beaver dams release stored water slowly, keeping streams flowing when they might otherwise dry up. Perhaps most impressively, these structures function like a free water treatment plant, cleaning water by trapping dirt and filtering out pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus.
Recent studies have also found that areas with beaver activity burn much less severely during wildfires – suffering only one-third the damage compared to similar areas without beavers. In the western United States, where landscapes are subject to drought and wildfires, fires often burn everything except areas surrounding beaver complexes. There, even during dry spells, water continues to soak into the ground, refilling underground water supplies and keeping plants moist. Putting this into practice, World Wildlife Fund is working with ranchers in the Northern Great Plains to recreate beaver
habitat by constructing dams—Beaver Dam Analogs or BDAS—that mimic the crafty rodent’s water management systems to store water, a particularly precious resource in this arid habitat. Some landowners are even seeing beavers return thanks to the more favorable conditions provided by BDAs.
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“By protecting beaver families and welcoming them back to waterways, communities can benefit from their building skills to create landscapes that better withstand severe weather, support wildlife, and suppress wildfire, one carefully laid stick at a time,” says Bolt.
World Wildlife Fund’s new “Stories of Hope and Wonder” is an
ongoing series that connects people to the wonder of nature and offers hope for a future benefiting both people and wildlife. Each month, Stories of Hope and Wonder will feature a different species overcoming some of nature’s toughest obstacles to ensure their survival. To read past editions of Stories of Hope and Wonder visit www.worldwildlife.org/ hopeandwonder.
Geiser Hunting & Outdoors Auction
We will be selling from 466 Center Street Montandon PA 17850 Friday August 1st
Starting at 5:00 PM
Guns • Reloading Equipment • Taxidermy Taxidermy
Full Body Mounts- Montana Mountain Goat, Turkey, Grey Fox, Canadian Lynx, Grouse
Shoulder Mounts- Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, Mountain Caribou, British Columbia Moose, Elk, Black Bear
Pedestal Mounts- Mule Deer, Antelope Guns
1850 Harpers Ferry Percussion Rifle w/Full Stock & Bayonet; Octagon Barrel Single Shot .22; Springfield 1863 Percussion Rifle w/Full Stock & Flip Up Rear Sight Smooth Bore Reloading
Presses; Cast Bullets; Loaded Ammo; 12 gauge, .30-30, .32 Special, .35 Rem, .222, .257 mag, .38 Special Ammo; Dies; Powder, Primers; Reloading Books; Shotgun Reloading Presses; Brass .348 Win; Bullets; OHAUS Model 314 Powder Scale Snow Trek Snowshoes made in Canada; Cowboy Hats; Wildlife Photos & Prints; Wild Turkey Decanters; Bear Skulls; Sony Professional Grade Cameras w/Different Zoom Lenses 170-500 mm, Sony A65, A100; 35 mm Cameras; North American Hunting Odyssey VHS Tapes; Various Hunting VHS Tapes; Canvas Outfitter Tent; Jonas Brothers Mount Ear Turner; Hunting Clothing; Woolrich Flannel Clothing; Turkey Vest; Western Style Wildlife Moose Antler Light; Deer Antlers; Browning 47 lb Recurve Bow; Conibear Traps & Double Coil Spring Traps; Fleshing Board; D. Geiser Gun Shop Receipts; Hand Pak Fishing Landing Net Made in Shamokin, PA; Cast Iron Pans; Geiser Gun Shop Ash Trays; Coleman Lantern; Fenwick Fly Rods; Fly/Spinning Combo Rods; Gun Cleaning Rods; Western Rivers Predator Call; Mobile Rest Portable Shooting Stand; Winchester Prints; Benezette PA Elk Framed Photos; Benton Rodeo Pictures; Leather Chaps; Leather Scabbard; Spurs; Hunting Knives; 2 Way Radio; MortarRounds; Remington Kleanbore .22’s Store Display; Federal Ammo Mugs; Spotlights; Hunting Stands; Hunting Blind & Tower Stand; Scaffolding; New Old Stock Remington Dupont Game Bird Posters; Bronze Joe Walters from Mount Pleasant Mills Elk, Bear, Wolves, Ram Statues; Bronze Montana Elk Hunting Statues; Bushnell Spotting Scope w/Tripod & Eye Pieces; Nikon Binoculars; Boat Oars; Coleman Stoves; Fishing & Camping Items; Duck Decoys; Large Stiffel & Freeman Safe Philadelphia PA w/Combination
Job Johnny
AUCTIONEERS: Michael & David Weaver AU002180-L Allenwood, Pa.17810
Phone 570-538-2227
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Fall 1991 and January 1992
Testimonials: My cousin and his new wife (both in their early 40’s) were visiting my mom, my sister, and I. My sister asks, “So, how did you meet?” They kind of giggled and asked each other, “Should we tell them?” They said they met through the LBYL column. My sister and I decided we would try our fare at meeting “Mr. Right”. (BTW, my cousin and his wife are still married and hopelessly in love.) My sister didn’t have much luck, but in January 1992, I saw this ad that kept drawing my attention. As described, he really wasn’t what I was looking for, but... We met later that month for the first time; got engaged in 1993 and married in 1994. We will celebrate our 25th anniversary this October and we have a 23-year-old daughter who lives out of state. Thank you, LBYL!
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4/4/17 Testimonial: I placed an ad 1/2/94 and met the love of my life. He has 3 boys and I have 3 girls. We were married 8/26/95 and now we’re the
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I will always be grateful to your paper Valley Trader. My husband DH wrote to me and we have been happily married almost 12 wonderful years. We’ve been through many trials and joys and so glad we found each other. K.W/ K.H.
“Thanks Again Valley Trader, Friends! Years ago I put an ad in your paper and we were married almost 20 years & then our lord called him home.” -HR
“My brother met his wife Bonnie through your column. They have a son named Jake! He’s our pride and joy!” –CW
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Tired of not meeting that special someone at work, at the bar, or wherever you have been looking? Look no further than Look Before You Leap. We want to help you! What do you have to lose? Just your loneliness. So do it. Send in your ad or send in a response. See directions at beginning of section on how to be a part of the Look Before You Leap.
Regulars:
SWtM, 28, Nonsmoker, Nondrinker. Looking for a woman about my age that likes laid back country living. Has good sense of humor. ED27234 7/28
Multi-Racial Male looking for female, 4565. I’m 6’ & 215 lbs.,
retired & enjoying life. Casual drinker, enjoy most music, watching movies, & outdoor activities that include Van & Pick up Truck events. I don’t go to Church but I still believe in God. I’d like to meet a female for dinner, lunch, or breakfast. It all starts over a meal. Photo & phone gets photos in return. I don’t do internet at all. No IC’s please. I enjoy the outdoors & can travel most of PA. I also enjoy photography.
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IC’s:
Female seeking male: FIC, sexy, fun, a lot of love & attention to give to the right person. Seeking a stable, dependable, older gentleman to connect with. FJ27220IC
FIC, seeking male. Short timer. Looking for Mr. Wonderful. Look me up on facebook. JK27221IC
FIC, long brown hair, big blue eyes. Looking to turn writing into love. I’m a mother of one & looking for love & happiness. Tattooed country girl, love to get down & dirty. SP27223IC
WtFIC, 35, looking for male, 35-55. Enjoys quality time & laughing. Caring & nurturing. Enjoys cooking & entertaining. Looking to connect. JW27224IC
SWtFIC, 43, 5’3”-145, long blondish/brown hair, baby blue eyes. Looking for somebody who would be interested in corresponding with me. CW27225IC
FIC, 48, red hair, big brown eyes. Looking for love & friendship. Trustworthy, honest, caring, outgoing. It’s time to settle down & I’m looking for just the right type of handsome man for me. Send love my way. WH27226IC
FIC, 26, brown hair, big blue eyes. Looking to turn paper into something more. Tattooed country girl looking to get down & dirty. SP27228IC
FIC, 48, Cherokee Indian looking for companionship & possibly more. Let’s get to know one another. I’m a city girl & love to have fun. WH27229IC
SWtFIC, looking for companionship. I’m petite but volumptuous in all the right places. 40, brown hair, green eyes. Exotic dancer, always down to have fun & try new experiences. Indian
& German. Would love to meet a special man so I can spoil him. TS27230IC
FIC, 26, long brown hair, big blue eyes, looking for a companion, someone to love me the way I am. Honest, trustworthy, loving, caring. Love to get down & dirty. SP27231IC
FIC, 26, looking for a life long partner, someone who loves outdoors, famly & having a good time. I’m country girl with lively personality, love hard, caring & trustworthy.
SP27224IC
SWtFIC, 54, 5’4”-180, brown hair, green eyes. Looking for somebody who would be interested in corresponding with me.
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SWtFIC, 30, curvy, sexy, beauty queen, lovable, good humored, passionate. Seeking my king who is dependable, nonjudgemental, stable. Looking to fall in love.
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FIC, Native American Indian, joyful, loving, caring, good humored, with love to give. Curvy, full lips, seeking LTR with dependable, stable gentleman to connect with.
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SWtFIC, brown hair, blue eyes, 124 lbs. Looking for someone to correspond with, someone to share everyday life with. If interested, please enclose name & address. PJ27232IC
SWtFIC, 43, 5’3”-160 lbs. Long blonde hair & blue eyes. I’m looking for somebody who would be interested in corresponding with me. CW27233IC
SWtFIC, 5’4”-140, blondish brown hair, beautiful blue eyes. Looking for someone to corrrespond with me. AR27235IC
FIC, 29, African American from Philadelphia, 5’6”-170. Looking for someone to talk to. Very understanding. I like to learn, very outgoing, & waiting for the right person to come into my life.
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FIC, 39, Old Italian, Puerto Rican & Ukraine. From Philadelphia, 5’5”160, brown eyes, long brown curly hair, fun, happy, understanding, & compassionate. AR27237IC FIC, brown hair & eyes, long legs. Love conversation, nature, & a
good laugh. Looking for companionship, & I’m open-minded. TG27238IC
FIC, caramel skin, slim, outdoors is my favorite. I love fishing & laughing. We can talk about anything. Look forward to meeting new people. FG27239IC
FIC, down to earth, intelligent, educated, great sense of humor. Open to any conversation & plenty of possibilities. Into sports, nature, art, & new people.
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FIC, It would be nice to have someone to keep me company while I finish up these last 2 yrs. Turning 38 on July 21. Getting a letter would be a nice birthday gift & would make my day. Brown hair & eyes, 5’5” -170. HS27241IC
SWtFIC, 43, 5’3”-140, long blondish brown hair & blue eyes. Looking for a nice male who would be interested in corresponding. CW27242IC
DFIC, 40, blue eyes, brown/blonde hair. Love to have fun & like to do just about everything outdoors. Looking for a pen pal. Only incarcerated for a little bit of time. Looking for some new friends. NH27243IC
SWtFIC, 5 1/2”, 124 lbs., brown hair & blue eyes. Loves country music, loves animals, loves the outdoors, loves to have fun and looking for love.
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SWtFIC, short-timer. Seeking man or woman. Blonde hair, green eyes, 5’9”-170 lbs., 43, Pics on Facebook. Willing to relocate. Looking for friend or lover. JK27246IC
FIC, 32, 5’8”-150, long auburn hair/blue eyes. Looking for friendship & getting to know someone. I’m a good time.
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FIC, 30, caramel, & thick where it counts. Looking for someone who can bless me with their time & wisdom while I bless you with sweetness.
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SWtFIC, 43, 5’3”-160, long blonde hair, blue eyes. Looking for a nice male who would be interested in corresponding with me.CW27250IC
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The Valley Trader would like to thank everyone who places an ad in this column and also the people who respond. The number of responses we have been receiving has been GREAT!!! If you meet that “special person” from communicating through our column, let us know. Did you marry? Are you dating? We would like to know! Write us a short note we can print. Of course, we’ll only print it with your initials.
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7 Things Doctors Wish Families Knew This Back-to-School Season
(StatePoint) As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association (AMA) has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year.
“As you purchase school supplies and prepare the students in your family for academic success, you can take concrete steps that prioritize physical and mental health, too,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. “A healthy start can set the tone for a strong, successful year ahead.”
1. Ultra-processed foods are associated with health risks. Many busy families rely on ultraprocessed foods due to their convenience. However, consuming these foods regularly increases the risk of health complications, including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Read nutrition labels carefully with attention to sodium, saturated fat and added sugar, shop the perimeter of the grocery store where fresh, whole foods
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tend to be located, and prepare meals that prioritize whole foods, including fruits and vegetables, for growing children and adults.
2. Eating disorders are misunderstood. This silent epidemic affects people of all ages and backgrounds, striking at the core of their physical and mental well-being. Despite its widespread impact, the gravity of eating disorders often remains private, leaving many to battle the condition silently. If you believe your child or teenager has
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ACROSS
1. Mythical air spirit 6. Water glider 9. Opposite of eve 13. Artfully shyly 14. X
19. *”An American Tragedy” author Theodore ____ 21. *Ignatius J. Reilly, “A Confederacy of Dunces” protagonist
23. Neither’s partner 24. Flipside of pros
25. What hernias do
28. Snowman’s corn cob
30. 1970s dancing venues
35. Home to China
37. Biceps exercise
39. W.E.B Du Bois’s org.
40. Clays or mucks
41. Quetzalcoatl worshiper
43. Viracocha worshipper
44. Muse of love poetry
46. The Hippocratic one
47. High in decibels
48. Orthopedic device
50. Egyptian goddess of fertility
52. Before, before 53. Kitten’s plaything
55. Between Cancer and Virgo
57. *Beatrice Belden’s nickname
60. *American Library Association’s medal for children’s literature
64. C in CSI
65. To boot
67. #61 Down plus E
68. Altar’s location, pl.
69. Fled
70. Indian cuisine dip
71. Give an impression
72. Mining product
73. See-through
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1. Common tropical marine fish
2. Part of BYO
3. Orpheus’ instrument
4. *Patricia MacLachlan’s “Sarah, ____ and Tall”
5. Medicinal herb
6. ____ anise, chai tea spice
7. *____ Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
8. Foreword
9. Whimper
10. Milky-white gem
11. Like certain people’s glasses
12. Greatest possible
15. Ex grape
20. *”Fear of Flying” author ____ Jong
22. Finish line, e.g.
24. Not doubting
25. *Percival Everett’s reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
26. Steal a throne
27. Type of wave
29. *”The Godfather” author Mario
31. Go yachting
32. Birch bark vessel
33. Come to pass
34. *Dashiell Hammett’s hardboiled detective Sam ____
36. ____ Spumante
38. Classic game show “____ Make a Deal”
42. Argentina’s western neighbor
45. December birthstone, pl.
49. “Mai” follower
51. Paris’ underground tourist attraction
54. Yesteryear style
56. West African religious practice
57. Genealogical plant
58. Winter window design
59. Allah’s cleric
60. Opposite of all
61. Huron’s neighbor
62. Baptism or shiva, e.g.
63. 2025, e.g.
64. “The Young and the Restless” network, acr.
66. Boat propeller
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an eating disorder, their physician can direct you to helpful resources.
3. Ensure your vaccinations are up to date. Vaccinations
help protect you and your family against severe disease and disability, and save millions of lives each year. Check with your physician during the back-toschool season to ensure everyone in the family is up to date on vaccinations. When respiratory virus season starts later in the fall, get up to date on the influenza vaccine to help reduce time away from school or work.
4. Norovirus is very contagious, but preventable. It seems everyone has experienced the sudden turn
of the stomach, causing a mad rush to the bathroom due to vomiting, diarrhea or both. And, unfortunately, remaining near the bathroom may be the only plan for the next day or two. The most likely culprit is norovirus, and it can happen to anyone. When buying school supplies, stock up on cleaning supplies as well so you can keep frequently touched surfaces sanitized. Model good handwashing habits for your children. Keep children with norovirus symptoms home from school for at least 2 days (48 hours) after
symptoms stop to help prevent the spread of the virus.
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5. Too much screen time is bad for health. People are on their devices more than ever before. But too much screen time can have negative mental and physical health effects and increase feelings of loneliness. The start of a new school year is a good time to replace screen time with other activities, such as after school clubs and sports, playdates, quality family time and sleep.
good eye health.
6. Eye health is essential. Don’t take eye health for granted. Fall is a good time for an ophthalmologist checkup. If your tween or teen wears contacts, be sure that they wash their lenses and lens case and take their lenses off at night. Frequent computer breaks, wearing sunglasses, and a healthy diet can also promote
7. Sleep is important for overall health. From school stress to illnesses, many factors can interfere with a good night’s sleep. Instituting a consistent sleep routine for the entire family is a good start. For teens, 8-10 hours of sleep is recommended, and children aged 6-12 should be getting 9-12 hours of sleep. Consider consulting a physician for persistent sleep issues to determine whether they’re caused by a sleep disorder and to get help.
