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Pen Argyl - January, 2015
MTD: 2.89 Normal: 3.08
Season Total - 18.75
November 13 ..............................0.50
November 26...............................5.25 December 10................................1.00 January 3.....................................0.50 January 6.....................................1.00 January 9.....................................0.25 January 24...................................6.75 January 26/27.............................3.50 |
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Bangor's Marissa Fernandez-Tierney tries to get by a double team, during the Slaters' 25-22 loss to Saucon Valley played at Bangor Tuesday night. The Slater boys won their game with Saucon 79-64. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) (Another photo below) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
Bangor's Emily Wilkins catches a pass on the low post, during the Slaters' 25-22 loss to Saucon Valley played at Bangor Tuesday night. The Slater boys won their game with Saucon 79-64. PHOTO GALLERY (More photos tomorrow) Sbtt Photo Larry Cory
LIVING .....Teens' loud music could be permanently damaging their hearing(BPT) - Pause for a moment and picture someone who is hard of hearing. Did a teenager come to mind? Probably not. However, the results of a recent study paint a troubling picture of today’s hearing-impaired person - and it might just be the portrait of a teen.
Nearly half (46 percent) of teens reported ringing, roaring, buzzing or pain in their ears following dangerous listening behaviors, such as listening to loud music, according to a survey commissioned by Siemens Hearing Instruments, of 500 U.S. teenagers ages 13-19. Perhaps more startling was that one in six teens admitted having these symptoms (which can all be considered potential warning signs of hearing loss) often or all the time. Common activities put teens’ hearing at risk So what are teens doing that is so dangerous to their ears? The survey identified the following risky behaviors: * Listening to loud music with earphones/earbuds * Using a lawn mower or other loud power tools without ear protection * Playing with gas-powered toys (model airplanes, cars, or boats) * Playing with caps, cap guns, or fireworks * Attending loud concerts * Playing in a band * Riding motorcycles, snowmobiles, go-karts, etc. * Shooting firearms Of these, more than eight out of 10 teenagers surveyed cited “listening to loud music” as something they did all the time. Nearly nine in 10 teens admitted engaging in at least one of the above activities regularly - with listening to very loud music with earphones or earbuds the main culprit. “Over the past decade, the popularity of earbuds combined with loud music has rapidly become the biggest cause of teens developing early noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL),” says Dr. Donna Grant, audiologist at Siemens Hearing Instruments. “Although some manufacturers allow users to set a maximum volume on their devices, the reality is that portable music players are unregulated in the U.S., so teens are free to blast their eardrums all day long.” What parents can do to protect their teens’ hearing NIHL can be sudden, for example a loud explosion, but it usually occurs over time and is cumulative. To reduce the risk of developing early onset of NIHL, Grant recommends the following: Prevention Set maximum volume limits on portable music players to 60-70 percent capacity and no more than 80 dB. If you’re not sure how to do it, ask a store representative where you purchased it or contact the manufacturer. Teens should limit their listening sessions to no more than one hour at a time, especially with earbuds. Also, talk with your teens about safe listening practices and the reality of hearing loss. Protection Teens should wear appropriate hearing protection for whatever high-risk hearing situation they come across. Students who play in a band either at school or home can benefit from Siemens custom hearing protection made specifically for musicians. More than just earplugs, they are custom-molded for a perfect fit and are equipped with technology that dampens the volume without distorting it. Be proactive Teens are influenced by their peers - encourage them to warn their friends if the music is too loud. As a rule, if they can hear their neighbor’s music over the earphones, it’s too loud. When going to a concert or other loud event, suggest they sit in the middle of the room to reduce the noise exposure. It’s also a good idea to visit a hearing care professional to get a baseline hearing evaluation. Visit https://us.hearing.siemens.com to find the online Siemens Hearing Care Professional Locator
A six-year-old boy was taken to hospital after sitting on a pencil on his first day back at school.
An ambulance was called to Fairvale Public school in Sydney, Australia, and paramedics treated him for an injury to his buttocks. The boy was in a stable condition at the city's Westmead Hospital, reported The Daily Telegraph. Students in New South Wales have only just returned to school after an extended Christmas break |
Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct) The west bound lane of the Messinger Street Bridge (Viaduct) between First Street (Rte 191) and Murray Street in Bangor has been closed.
After a recent inspection it was determined that the westbound lane of the bridge needs to be closed and detoured due to in-creased deterioration to the bridge. Eastbound traffic will not be affected. This restriction will be in effect until construction of the new bridge, estimated to begin in late 2015. Motorists will have two detour options:
Pen Argyl Academic Wall of Fame Nominations
It is time for the Pen Argyl High School Alumni Association to select the 2015 Inductees to the Academic Wall of Fame.
This honor is bestowed on a select number of graduates or past district educators each year who have distinguished themselves through community service, academic accomplishments, as well as, advancements in their chosen profession. The creation of this distinction was to set an example of what is possible for all present and future Pen Argyl students! This honor is different from the PAHS Athletic Hall of Fame where chosen Alumni are honored for their athletic contributions while at Pen Argyl High School. Anyone can nominate a PAHS graduate for the Academic Wall of Fame honor. Our Academic Wall of Fame Inductees have made a meaningful contribution to the world around them, and the Pen Argyl Alumni Association is proud to bestow this honor. To nominate a graduate, please contact Jim or Heather Hunter at 610-863-9443 or send an e-mail to [email protected] The deadline for nominations is February 20, 2015. GED & Basic Skills Classes
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