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Moving Over for Emergency Responders Saves Lives
Who was Tyler Laudenslager? How about Kenneth
and Kevin Ortiz? Do their names sound familiar but
you’re not sure why? How quickly we forget.
Last July, Kenneth and Kevin were traveling on Rt.
222 in Ontelaunee Township when they stopped to
help another motorist with a flat tire. They were
struck and killed by a passing vehicle while trying to
help the stranded driver.
Weeks later, Tyler responded to a call for emer-
gency roadside assistance on Interstate 78 in
Northern Berks County. While outside his service
vehicle, he was struck and killed when a car rear-
ended another vehicle and lost control.
AAA is in the business of rescuing millions of
stranded motorists across the country each year. At
the heart of this effort are service technicians and
tow truck operators who put their lives at risk each
time they respond to a member’s call for help.
Sadly, every year about 23 roadside workers and
first responders (one every two weeks) loses their life
at the roadside and hundreds more are injured while
tending to disabled vehicles. Despite being passed in
all 50 states, 71 percent of Americans are unaware of
Move Over laws that require drivers to reduce their
speed and switch lanes to protect these workers
(NHTSA).
For the past thirteen years, AAA has been instru-
mental in passing Move Over laws in all states,
including advocating for those laws to cover tow
truck drivers and first responders. Additionally, AAA
clubs have participated in educational and advocacy
initiatives, creating public service announcements
and reaching out to state legislative officials.
There is more work to be done. AAA is committed
to raising awareness of the Move Over law and the
dangers associated with working at the roadside.
These laws require motorists to move over one
lane or slow down when approaching an incident
where tow operators, police, firefighters or emer-
gency medical service crews are working at the
roadside. Many states have also expanded their laws
to cover other vehicles, such as utility and municipal
(e.g. sanitation vehicles) fleets, as well as any dis-
abled vehicle on the side of the road.
What can you do to prevent another senseless loss
of life? Stay alert as a driver. Don’t take/make a
phone call - hand held OR hands free. Keep your
eyes on the road at all times so you can identify that
an emergency vehicle is roadside and you can
respond appropriately. Moving over is best, but at
least slow down significantly - 10-20 mps less than
the posted speed limit - if it’s not safe to make a lane
change.
Are you a parent? Don’t wait until your child is
near driving age to start setting a good example.
Don’t just say. Do.
There are any number of things we might want to
be remembered for. We all can ensure that emer-
gency responders are remembered for their heroic
deeds and not for a tragic ending.
“...71% of Americans are
unaware of Move Over laws...”
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AAA Roadwise Driver
Driving is a function of ability,
not age. However, driving ability
is affected by natural changes
to our bodies over time.
Learn how to remain safer
longer behind the wheel. Plus
receive a discount on your auto
insurance - win win!
Start with the 8-hour Initial
Course, then every three years
keep your skills sharp with the
4-hr Refresher Course to
continue your insurance
discount.
Out of concern for our
members, clients and staff,
we have temporarily
suspended our in-person
classes. Please visit our Web
site for updates as they
become available. Thank you
for your understanding.
Take the course online in
the comfort and safety of
your own home.
Contact AAA to have detailed
instructions emailed to you.
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A Tribute
AAA’s How to
Drive Now Online
• Online driver training program
• Approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education
• Authored and produced by the
nation’s leading automotive safety
and driving instructors
• Gold standard for effectively
learning life-long driving skills in
a convenient online format
• 30 hours of online instruction
• $85 AAA Member Price
• Available at https://pennsylva-
nia.aaadriverprogram.com
If you’ve attended a AAA
RoadWise Driver class at AAA
Reading-Berks any time after
1999, you probably had her as
an instructor at least once.
Participants have routinely
given her high marks for her
ability to enhance the class
time with her humor and
amusing anecdotes. She has
probably forgotten more about
driver safety than we’ll ever
know. And her dedication to
her students has been evident
from the very start of her
career as Driver Education
instructor at Oley Valley HS.
We want to thank Edith
Bleichert for her many years
of dedication to helping others
stay safe behind the wheel.
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By Marlene Greenman Heller
Photos by Gary Heller
One of the treasures of the Lehigh Valley, the America
On Wheels Museum (AOW) in Allentown is a popular
destination for tourists and local visitors alike. So its July
reopening following the Covid-19 lockdown was worthy
of a celebration.
“It was wonderful to see so many people coming back
through our doors at our reopening. While we are sensi-
tive to the need to observe pandemic guidelines, we are
also gratified to be able to welcome the community and
serve as an educational and communal meeting place
once again,” Executive Director Linda Merkel said.
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and drive-to vacations at an all-time
high, why not take in an exhibit that
celebrates an American automotive
icon, the Hudson
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Currently on display at the museum is a new exhibit,
and the roots of NASCAR are among its entries. What’s
In a Name? Creation, Innovation, Acceleration, & Fame will
run through March 2021. The exhibit features cars manu-
factured between 1911 and 1957, all manufactured by the
Hudson Motor Company and the Essex Motor Company.
Included is the 1953 Hudson Hornet 4-door sedan that
was the first model ever to be featured in a NASCAR
race.
All the cars are from the collection of Dr. Robert Blake,
a radiologist from Garden City, on Long Island, NY. He
has a collection of about 60 Hudsons housed in the
restored O. J. Fritz Ford Dealership in Kutztown, PA.
Blake is a long-time collector and a friend and supporter
of the America On Wheels Museum. According to
Merkel, “America On Wheels will periodically honor sig-
nificant collectors by displaying some of the vehicles
from their collections. It is our way of recognizing them
for their dedication to preserving and maintaining these
rare vehicles for current and future generations to enjoy.”
The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded in 1909
by Joseph L. Hudson, a Detroit department store entre-
preneur. The company produced automobiles until 1954
and at one point was the third largest automobile manu-
facturer in the United States. Hudson merged with Nash
in 1954 to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC).
The last Hudson model was produced in 1957. Chair of
the exhibit, Alan Gross, points out that the AOW display
“showcases eleven Hudsons from 1911 through 1957.”
Younger visitors to the AOW, which is handicap-
accessible, can visit the Kids’ Car and Restoration area,
where they can tinker under the hood of a kid-sized car
and get the feel for what makes working on the classics
fun.
Visit www.americaonwheels.org for information and
special rates for children and seniors.
Hudson Fun Facts
• The Hudson Motor Car Company was
founded on May 25, 1909, in Detroit, MI
• The company was named after an
investor and entrepreneur, Joseph L.
Hudson, who also founded the Hudson
Department Store in Detroit
• The automobile company’s focus was to
produce a car that could sell for under
$1,000
• More than 4,000 of the Hudson model
“Twenty” sold the first year
• Hudson models were the first to feature
dual brakes, dashboard warning lights,
and the first balanced crankshaft
• In 1929, Hudson was the third largest
U.S. car maker, beat only by Ford and
Chevrolet
• The last Hudson dealership was Miller
Motors in Ypsilanti, MI
• You can see a restored Hudson
Dealership sign at its original site on
Highway 32 in Chico, CA
• The cartoon character “Doc Hudson” in
the Disney/Pixar movie Cars is a 1951
Hudson Hornet
Kutz’s Mill Covered Bridge
By Fred J. Moll
Kutz’s Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1854
over the Sacony Creek near Kutztown. Kutz`s Mill
Bridge was named after the mill of the same
name which is located next to the bridge. In
Berks County it was common practice to name
bridges after the nearest landmark, which usually
turned out to be a mill. Of the five remaining cov-
ered bridges in Berks County today, four of them
were originally named after a nearby mill.
Kutz’s Mill Bridge is the shortest bridge of the
five bridges with a length of 106 feet measured
from portal to portal.
In 1959, because the floor
system was failing, and
because not much was
known at that time about
preservation, only the wood-
en truss of the covered
bridge was kept. The old
wooden floor system was
removed and replaced by
three steel I-beams and a
floor of concrete. Today the
covered bridge looks like a
normal covered bridge
except for the concrete floor.
Luckily the idea of using a
concrete floor in a covered
bridge did not catch on and future preservation
efforts of saving other covered bridges included
keeping the wooden floors. One positive aspect
of having a concrete floor in a covered bridge is
that the bridge can carry the heavier loads of
today’s traffic such as school busses and emer-
gency vehicles. One negative aspect of a con-
crete floor is that this is the only covered bridge
in Berks County that gets potholes.
Take a ride into the country and visit a different
kind of a covered bridge. Kutz’s Mill Covered
Bridge is located two miles north of Kutztown in
Greenwich Township. To reach the bridge from
the Reading area, turn left from Main Street in
Kutztown onto Constitution Boulevard and follow
the road for two miles. Turn right onto Kutz’s Mill
Road and the bridge is less than one mile ahead.
Photos courtesy Fred J. Moll
A Clear Look at Headlight Safety
Dear Ask Ed,
My car’s headlights have turned a cloudy yellow,
and I’ve noticed that I can’t see as well at night as I
used to. My local auto parts store has over-the-
counter products. What do you recommend?
Earl S.
Thanks for writing in, Earl. Headlight safety is a topic
I’ve addressed in this column before, but I believe it bears
repeating. Adequate visibility under all conditions - to the
extent possible - is vital in order to avoid collisions. Some
driving hazard variables are beyond our control - weather,
road conditions, other drivers’ actions, etc. We can improve
our odds of avoiding conflicts if we sharpen our driving
skills and keep our vehicles in top running order.
When I walk through a parking lot, I can’t help but
notice the high number of vehicles with cloudy headlights.
I’m sure that most people aren’t aware of the danger
posed by not keeping up with headlight clarity. With 50
percent of crashes occurring at night, AAA urges drivers
to check their headlights for signs of deterioration and
invest in new headlights or, at a minimum, a restoration
service to boost the safety of driving after dark.
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the
average age of registered vehicles in the United States is
11.8 years. Headlight lenses made of polycarbonate, or
plastic, begin to yellow and otherwise show signs of dete-
rioration at four to six years. Plastic lenses on automotive
headlights deteriorate due primarily to extended exposure
to ultraviolet radiation and abrasion by road grit - a sort of
sand blasting effect. The yellowing of the headlight lenses
results in a noticeable decrease in light output. “Clearly”
(pun intended), deteriorated headlights – when the lens is
opaque to the degree that you cannot clearly see the bulb
- are a safety hazard.
If you cannot store your vehicle inside a garage, under a
carport, or otherwise out of the sun, chances are that its
headlights are starting to cloud over. What are your
options?
The best option would be to purchase Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Replacement parts,
restoring light output to 100 percent. If that expense con-
flicts with your budget, consider aftermarket replacements.
They usually restore light output to between 83 and 90
percent, but they usually fail certain requirements for light
intensity and could produce glare for oncoming traffic.
Restoring headlights - the most cost-effective solution -
offers less of an improvement in light output than replace-
ment of the cloudy headlights. But, when done well, you
will be amazed at the difference pre- to post-restoration. If
you’re going to go the restoration route, it is best to have
the process performed by a professional rather than trying
home remedies or DIY kits. The results are usually better
and will last longer.
Remember, we’re at that time of year when there is an
elevated chance of encountering a deer on the roadway
between dusk and dawn. Doing our best to illuminate the
road ahead of us via well-maintained headlights will go a
long way in reducing the risk of a car/deer collision.
Happy motoring!
Ed
Contact Ask Ed with your automotive questions:
AskEd@aaardgberks.com or write to Ask Ed, AAA, 920
Van Reed Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610.
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Use Travel Agents to Get Back in the Spirit
10 On The Go
Travel gives us so many memories—
a family vacation, a romantic getaway,
an adventurous road trip—that inspire
us to imagine what our next trip will
be. One of the best parts of traveling is
right in the beginning—browsing capti-
vating articles and vibrant images,
sharing travel tips with friends and
family, and reflecting on favorite places
that you want to revisit one day. The
spirit of travel is strong, so even when
the next trip seems far away, you can
start dreaming and planning.
When you’re ready to make your
dream a reality, consult one of many
experienced AAA Travel Agents. They
will be your most trusted advocate and
travel planner. AAA research found
that more than three-quarters of
Americans would consider enlisting
the help of a travel agent to plan a
vacation.
The benefits are clear: they’re fre-
quent travelers who have “been there,
done that,” and not only can tell you
where to go and when but also how to
get the best travel deals. They can
check off some of your to-do list
boxes, handling everything from pass-
port and international driving permits
to complicated itinerary changes.
Travel is supposed to be fun, so leave
the hard parts to someone else.
Even if you can’t travel right now,
you’ll have plenty of resources at your
fingertips to ensure a smooth experi-
ence when you’re ready to go. AAA
Discounts can save you money at
home as well as at your destination.
The Best in Housekeeping program,
which encompasses the top 25 per-
cent of all AAA Diamond properties,
highlight clean and well-maintained
places to stay, making it easy to book
ahead.
AAA has been around for more
than a century, so you can feel confi-
dent that travel is taken seriously.
Travel professionals from travel agents
to tow truck drivers are working for
you and sharing the latest updates,
including border reopenings. AAA
Inspectors and Editors offer advice
ranging from where to eat to things to
see in Travel Tips.
With a clear picture of your budget,
inspirations and must-dos, it’ll be easi-
er to feed your spirit of adventure and
prepare for your most anticipated get-
away. Travel will return some day.
AAA Travel provides peace of mind
when you travel—before, during and
after your vacation!
Members enjoy the advantages of
membership including exclusive bene-
fits, savings, map routing and travel
planning, plus additional travel needs
such as AAA Travel Guides,
TourBook® guides, passport photos,
International Driving Permits and travel
insurance. Your next vacation starts
with AAA—your complete travel solu-
tion. Visit AAA.com/Travel.
I want to say a BIG THANK YOU!!!
to Stacy Snyder for all your help
with organizing our family trip...Due
to Covid 19 our trip was cancelled.
Me and my wife were worried
about our refund and didn’t know
where to start. Stacy did an out-
standing job reassuring us that
everything will turn out ok...She did
an amazing job to get our refund in
a timely manner. I would definitely
recommend friends and family to
Stacy...Thank you so much Stacy!!!
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Abby [O’Keefe] - Thanks so
much for the update! I am so grate-
ful that I don't have to worry about
all of this..I hope all of your cus-
tomers appreciate you as much as I
do, and more!! Have a great day!
Benedizioni!
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Rose Fisher has booked several
cruises for my husband and I and
our friends. She always does a
great job of taking care of all the
details. I know that she is going to
get us the best price and keep us
informed of any changes that we
need to know. She works hard to
make sure we have an easy check
in, bypassing many of the long
waits in line. I like the assurance
that if anything goes wrong on a
trip, she is only a phone call away
to help. On one cruise there was a
mix up with cruise credits on our
accounts. Rose worked for two days
to get it straightened out. We would
have lost those credits if we had
been on our own because they had
basically told us sorry, too bad. I
would highly recommend Rose
Fisher to anyone planning a trip.
She is awesome!
Cynthia Line
I want to thank my travel agent
Donna Metcalf for great planning
coordination on my river cruise
vacation. To make the most of the
vacation, I added days before and
after the cruise. Donna researched
options at both the embarkation
and debarkation cities and took
care of all the details for city trans
passes and day trips. Thoroughly
enjoyed seeing Top of the World. I
really value the convenience and
knowledgeable advice Donna pro-
vided when planning my vacation.
Dianne Hershey
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Danger! Old Child Safety Seats
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It’s easy to tell when milk expires - yikes! But when
something like a car seat is no longer safe, how do you
know? Why does it matter?
It’s science! Car seats are designed with components
that reduce the impact energy transferred to a child’s
body when a motor vehicle crash occurs. Those compo-
nents typically are made of plastic and are much like the
crumple zones in your vehicle. Given time and exposure to
high/low temperature cycles, plastic by nature degrades
and becomes brittle, greatly reducing its ability to perform
as designed.
How do you know if your seat has expired? Look for the
label somewhere on your seat. The location isn’t the same
for every seat - sometimes it’s on the bottom, sometimes
it’s hidden under the seat cover, other times it is stamped
into the plastic on the back of the seat.
Purchasing a new child safety seat will allow you to
take advantage of the latest in car seat technology devel-
oped since you bought your expired seat.
What to do with the expired seat? If you aren’t going to
get it recycled, be sure to completely destroy it before put-
ting it out with the trash, including cutting harness straps.
Make an appointment to have your
child’s safety seat checked.
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tary infant or child booster seat, and reduced fee on GPS,
Hertz provides additional options with safety in mind. The
Hertz Gold Standard Clean 15-step sanitization process
follows CDC guidelines to ensure every vehicle is guar-
anteed clean, sanitized and ready to go. Add an addi-
tional layer of safety by joining the Hertz Gold Plus
Rewards program and enjoy an entirely touchless rental
process. Visit AAA.com/Hertz for details.
Now that Hertz took care of the work—no pre-drive
maintenance needed—there’s plenty of time to set your
road trip up for success. The AAA Gas Cost Calculator
will help you plan fueling, while a AAA TourBook will
detail fun places to go. (Don’t forget to check for any
travel regulations or restrictions.)
Smoky Mountains Road Trip Itineraries
Though most destinations in Southeastern Appalachia
offer abundant mountain views, you might want to take a
multiday drive through the Smoky Mountains, which nav-
igates through mountain communities as well as the nat-
ural wonders in Smoky Mountains National Park, one of
Surrounding yourself with natural beauty sounds like
the panacea for wanderlust when you’re feeling cooped
up and wondering what to do. While vacation planning
can seem overwhelming these days, there’s a way you
can get to the sights to see, such as the signature blue
haze of the Smoky Mountains, that still allows you to feel
like you have the place to yourself: A time-honored road
trip. For maximum exhilaration, travel the rugged terrain
of North Carolina or Tennessee in a sport utility vehicle,
which can handle sharp curves or bumps in the road
while leaving room for camping gear or even fellow trav-
elers.
SUV Rentals Make Road Trips Fun and
Convenient
Consider renting a vehicle to add to the novelty.
Whether you’re wanting something for show or simple
practicality, Hertz’s rentals have never been better, and
there are numerous options within the category of SUV,
Minivan and 4x4. Along with the usual AAA member
perks, such as free additional AAA drivers, a complimen-
smoky
mountains
family roadtrip to the
renting an
SUV is a great
way to see
the wonders
of this
treasured
American
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the nation’s most well-known national parks. Too much
of a commitment? Here are a few ideas on where to go
when you're in the mood for shorter or last-minute travel.
• A veritable time capsule, Cades Cove Loop Scenic
Road Trip features 19th-century buildings nestled in the
woodlands, where wildlife sightings are not uncommon.
The 10.5-mile trip, also encompassing picnic areas and
campsites, is terrifically family-friendly.
• Nearby Rich Mountain Road is recommended by
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in particular for its
“less-traveled” reputation; the one-way, 8-mile gravel
road on a dry ridge goes north from Cades Cove over
Rich Mountain toward Tuckaleechee Cove and
Townsend, Tenn.
“Rich Mountain Road is
recommended...for its
“less-travelled”
reputation...”
• The thrilling 21.5-mile Tail of the Dragon Scenic
Highway features 300 hairpin turns in an 11-mile portion
(aka The Tail of the Dragon). In addition to Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, the road passes Nantahala
National Forest and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
• Longer, though no less beautiful, is the 86.5-mile
Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Expressway. The
tree-lined passage by the Nantahala River is especially
colorful in the fall and spring.
With a little preparation, you can find the best road
trip in the Smoky Mountains for you. The road ahead
beckons, promising awe-inspiring scenery and, above all,
adventure.
(Below) Motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts travel
from all over the world to experience the twists and
turns of US129/SR 115 through the mountains of
eastern Tennessee. The circuitous route includes
more than 300 sharp curves in an 11-mile section
(nicknamed "The Tail of the Dragon") before
straightening out along the shore of the Little
Tennessee River.
Don’t forget to
take along a AAA
TourBook for
attraction and
accommodation
information!
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In-Car Phone Use - for Safety?
“Why is my phone making that
noise? Oh, a police vehicle is
approaching- I’d better move to the
side of the road to let it go by!”
Some drivers in Michigan are
having this exact experience, as they
participate in a pilot to provide
advance notice of an approaching
police vehicle. The system, called a
“digital siren,” delivers sound-based
notices through the Waze app, via
iPhones and Android
devices. The goal is to
provide drivers with
notification up to 30
seconds before a police
vehicle approaches.
The earlier a driver
knows they should
move to the side of the
road, the quicker the
police vehicle can arrive
at its destination. If
police do not have to
slow down and wait for drivers to
clear the road ahead, police
response times can be reduced-
always a good outcome. Plus, as
collaboration between civilians and
police drivers increases, driving risk
for everyone goes down.
During the first month of the pilot,
police employed the siren system
while responding to 300 incidents;
nearly 23,000 drivers have received
alerts during that time. It may be
that drivers will see significant
expansion of this type of
“Responder-to-Vehicle” (R2V) sys-
tem- keep your ears open!
More information available at:
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ws/dont-be-surprised-if-the-police-
send-you-a-phone-notification-to-
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Destinations
Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park
Explore nature’s best during the 90-
minute fully-guided Farm-Nature-
Wildlife Tour. With 1,600 acres of pre-
served lands, the Penn’s Cave property
offers a scenic retreat that feels a world
away. Pass through peaceful grazing
pastures, lush forests and wooded
mountain trails while you’ll learn about
Tucked away in the heart of scenic
Central Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave &
Wildlife Park in Centre Hall offers an
adventurous escape for the whole
family. You’ll boat through an under-
ground stalactite-studded, all-water
cavern and then venture through a
wildlife-filled park. Spend the day
exploring the
country’s only
all-water cave
and farm-nature-
wildlife attraction.
Your day will
be filled with
wonder as you
descend into the
otherworldly cav-
ern of Penn’s
Cave, where
you’ll glide along
the water, fed by
underground
springs, during the 45-
minute guided boat tour.
As you begin this expe-
rience, where the inside
temperature remains 52
degrees year-round,
your knowledgeable
guide will show you the
spectacular natural lime-
stone formations along
the way—from stalactites
and stalagmites to cur-
tains and cascades—all
sculpted from water
dripping over the course
of thousands of years.
These all-water cave
tours are offered daily
throughout spring, sum-
mer, and fall, and on
weekends during cer-
tain winter months.
the Penn’s Cave Farm, which grows
the crops that feed many of the native
North American animals that live with-
in the wildlife park. Your knowledge-
able guide will share information on
agriculture, geography, geology, and
biography of the area.
Also offering the Cave Cafe,
Prospector Pete’s Miners Maze,
Gemstone Panning, Visitors Center and
large Gift Shop.
Learn more about ticket prices and
schedules for your next visit to Penn’s
Cave & Wildlife Park at
www.pennscave.com.
On The Wing at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
As the seasons change from vibrant
summer to lively fall, Hawk Mountain
is the perfect place to witness this
stunning transformation in nature.
Whether it be the shift in the details of
the landscape or the chance to see
the captivating fall migration, visitors
can always find something unique
about this seasonal transition that
strengthens their love for the
Sanctuary.
One of the most notable events of
the season is the Autumn Migration
Count, the longest running raptor
count in the world. In a single
September day, counters can spot
thousands of broad-winged hawks.
The majority of birds are seen taking
flight throughout September, yet the
most species diversity is usually sight-
ed in October. By the end of the four-
month long raptor count, Hawk
Mountain typically records around
18,000 raptors passing through on
their southern migration.
Fall also brings with it the striking
changes in foliage on the Mountain.
This distinct autumn foliage peaks
around the end of October and early
November, marked by a shift in color
of the scenery. Along with the natural
changes, autumn also brings new
educational and recreational opportu-
nities to the Sanctuary.
Education
Hawk Mountain will be hosting an
abundance of events throughout the
fall that provide entertainment and
education for interested learners of all
ages. The Autumn Lecture Series will
be an entirely free set of events featur-
ing various speakers. Topics will range
from conserving and monitoring
species such as rattlesnakes to how
raptors are reacting to ongoing cli-
mate change, amongst other subjects.
From September to December, one
Wednesday a month will offer a
Homeschool Happenings program.
These programs invite homeschooled
students to the Mountain for experien-
tial learning about the Appalachian
forest ecosystem with various hands-
on activities that will take in the swing
of autumn.
You don’t have to be a student to
take advantage of Hawk Mountain’s
fall activities. Discovery Institute work-
shops from the end of September to
November offer activities such as
learning to use charcoal track plate
methods to investigate movement of
species throughout the Sanctuary,
dabbling with pottery to create ceram-
ic leaf plates, and more. Designed for
adults and other interested learners,
Discovery Institute workshops are run
by regional experts to engage atten-
dees with a wide variety of new skills.
Other Fall Fun
Of course, the arrival of autumn also
signifies the start of a holiday- and
festivities-filled season! Visit Hawk
Mountain to participate in Halloween-
themed events such as the Owloween
Celebration and Haunted Trails. The
Owloween Celebration with Creepy
Crawly Creatures on October 31 will
consist of pumpkin painting, spooky
games, face painting, and even getting
to meet one of the raptors you’ll get to
learn so much about!
Dress up and get in the spirit to
trick-or-treat at Hawk Mountain’s
Haunted Trails. Visitors will get to fill
their bags with goodies, meet animals
around the Sanctuary, and enjoy
games and crafts with live music one
week before the beloved holiday, on
October 24.
In addition to all the specific sea-
sonal events, Hawk Mountain will also
be carrying over their virtual program-
ming, first introduced this summer due
to the COVID pandemic. Virtual pro-
grams cover a range of topics appeal-
ing to young and adult learners and
can be enjoyed in the comfort of your
home. Up-to-date listings can be found
at hawkmountain.org/virtualprograms.
For more information about any of
these upcoming featured fall events,
be sure to stay tuned in to Hawk
Mountain’s website at hawkmoun-
tain.org/events.
Everyone at Hawk Mountain hopes
to welcome visitors of all ages to
embrace the excitement of the autumn
season and to continue to support
global raptor conservation.
Photo credit Phil Campbell
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18 On The Go
From the PennDOT Newsdesk - Toll Increase
The Pennsylvania Turnpike
Commission (PTC) has approved a
six-percent toll increase for all E-
ZPass rates systemwide and for PA
Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE rates that
had been established before the
recent permanent conversion to All-
Electronic Tolling (AET) at these
locations:
• Beaver Valley Expressway (I-
376);
• Delaware River Bridge (NJ bor-
der);
• Gateway Toll Plaza (Ohio bor-
der);
• Greensburg Bypass (PA Turnpike
66);
• Keyser Ave. and Clarkes Summit
Tolls (Northeastern Extension); and
• Southern Beltway (PA Turnpike
576).
The increase — slated to take
effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 3, 2021 —
will enable the PTC to continue to
maintain and operate its system and
ensure safe travel for up to 500,000
daily customers.
“The primary driver of the annual
toll-rate increases continues to be
our quarterly transit payments to
PennDOT and the resulting debt
service that comes along with the
legislatively mandated funding obli-
gation,” said PA Turnpike CEO Mark
Compton. “As a result, the PA
Turnpike has delivered almost $7 bil-
lion in funding to PennDOT in the
last decade, primarily to support
mass-transit operations in
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.”
Compton said the PTC’s debt-ser-
vice costs on outstanding Act-44
bond debt are $440 million annually
and growing; this amount must be
paid each year even if the
Commission seeks, and is granted,
deferment of a quarterly Act-44 pay-
ment — as it recently did to partially
offset revenue impacts of the COVID-
19 pandemic.
New TOLL BY PLATE Rates Set
As part of its recent systemwide
change in toll operations, the
Commission also approved new TOLL
BY PLATE rates at toll facilities con-
verted to AET in June. The new rates,
which also take effect Jan. 3, 2021,
include an average 45% increase
over the 2020 cash rate for TOLL BY
PLATE motorists to reflect the costs
of collections for this tolling method.
The new rate will not be applied at
the previously mentioned TOLL BY
PLATE facilities converted before
2020.
“The new TOLL BY PLATE rate
reflects the higher costs the
Commission incurs to process the toll
and collect pay-
ment — a pricing
approach used by
tolling agencies
across the nation
to cover the costs
of administering
AET systems,”
Compton
explained. “This
balanced
approach allows
us to maintain a
lower rate for
those choosing a
payment method
that is less costly
to manage, while
those who choose
a pricier payment
option absorb
those costs.”
Because of this
action, the most
common toll for a
passenger vehicle
will increase from
$1.50 to $1.60 for
E-ZPass customers and from $2.50
to $3.90 for those choosing TOLL BY
PLATE. The most common toll for a
Class-5 tractor trailer will increase
from $12.20 to $13 for E-ZPass and
from $17.30 to $26.60 for PA Turnpike
TOLL BY PLATE customers.
With the PA Turnpike TOLL BY
PLATE option, high-speed cameras
capture license-plate images as
vehicles pass by. The registered
owner receives an invoice for trips
made through the tolling point.
Invoices can be paid online, by
phone or by mail. Upon receipt of a
TOLL BY PLATE invoice, recipients do
have an option to open an E-ZPass
account and pay the lower rate.
Read more at www.penndot.gov.
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ADAS: More Interference Than Assistance
AAA automotive researchers
found that over the course of 4,000
miles of real-world driving, vehicles
equipped with active driving assis-
tance systems (ADAS) experienced
some type of issue every 8 miles, on
average. Researchers noted
instances of trouble with the sys-
tems keeping the vehicles tested in
their lane and coming too close to
other vehicles or guardrails.
AAA also found that those active
driving assistance systems that com-
bine vehicle acceleration with brak-
ing and steering often disengage
with little notice – almost instantly
handing control back to the driver. A
dangerous scenario if a driver has
become disengaged from the driving
task or has become too dependent
on the system.
AAA recommends manufacturers
increase the scope of testing for
active driving assistance systems
September-October 19
and limit their rollout until function-
ality is improved to provide a more
consistent and safer driver experi-
ence.
Active driving assistance, classi-
fied as Level 2 driving automation
on a scale of six (0-5) created by
the SAE International, are advanced
driver assistance systems that pro-
vide the highest level of automated
vehicle technology available to the
public today. This means for a
majority of drivers, their first or only
interaction with vehicle automation
is through these types of systems,
which according to AAA are far
from 100% reliable.
“AAA has repeatedly found that
active driving assistance systems do
not perform consistently, especially
in real-word scenarios,” said Greg
Brannon, director of automotive
engineering and industry relations.
“Manufacturers need to work
toward more dependable technolo-
gy, including improving lane keep-
ing assistance and providing more
adequate alerts.”
AAA tested the functionality of
active driving assistance systems in
real-world conditions and in a
closed-course setting to determine
how well they responded to com-
mon driving scenarios. On public
roadways, nearly three-quarters
(73%) of errors involved instances of
lane departure or erratic lane posi-
tion. While AAA’s closed-course
testing found that the systems per-
formed mostly as expected, they
were particularly challenged when
approaching a simulated disabled
vehicle. When encountering this test
scenario, in aggregate, a collision
occurred 66% of the time and the
average impact speed was 25 mph.
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full report at newsroom.AAA.com.
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It’s that time of year again, the
end of summer and the beginning of
“Oh, where did summer go?”
October is Fall Car Care Month,
so here are seven end-of-summer
car care tips to keep you and your
car safe and happy this fall and win-
ter. Take a weekend afternoon to see
if your car needs any of the follow-
ing maintenance tasks performed.
Lights
You need lights to see and be
seen, especially when rain, snow,
and fog reduce visibility. Check that
all lights are functional, including
marker lights, turn signals, hazard
lights, brake lights, reverse lights,
taillights, headlights, and fog lights.
If not equipped, perhaps now is a
good time to think about installing
aftermarket fog lights.
Wipers
A good guideline is to replace
wiper blades every six months, but
they may wear out sooner. Now is a
good time to replace any wiper
blades that streak, chatter or don’t
clear the windshield properly. Don’t
forget to stock up on winter washer
fluid, too.
Tires
Don’t worry about snow tires yet,
but check that your summer or all-
season tires have at least 4/32 inch-
es of tread depth remaining. Look
for abnormal tread wear, which may
indicate an alignment or suspension
problem. Cooler weather causes tire
pressure to drop, so keep the proper
inflation to get the most out of your
fuel mileage and tread life.
Battery
Summer heat could have weak-
ened an older battery, and cold
weather could finish it. First, look for
End-of-Summer Car Care Tips
corrosion on the battery terminals.
This needs to be cleaned or repaired
to eliminate resistance between the
battery and the rest of the electrical
system, such as the starter and blow-
er. Then, have the battery load-tested
— replace it if it’s too weak for a cold
start.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system is
essential for defogging your wind-
shield and front windows. Functional
or not, have its performance checked
by your local Approved Auto Repair
or NAPA AutoCare location to ensure
year-long operation.
Fluids and Belts
Check and adjust all fluid levels,
including engine oil, engine coolant,
power-steering fluid, and transmis-
sion fluid. Check and adjust V-belts
and serpentine belts and replace
them if needed.
Cooling System
Besides checking for coolant leaks,
pay special attention to the pressure
cap and the thermostat. True, you
can’t see the thermostat, but you can
watch the temperature gauge or the
OBDII ECT (engine coolant tempera-
ture) reading. Whether it’s hot or cold
outside, the ECT should steadily rise
to the thermostat opening tempera-
ture, usually 175–200 degrees F. If
the ECT can’t reach stable tempera-
ture, then it could indicate a broken
thermostat.
As most weekend warriors will tell
you, abrasions, grime and dirt just
aren’t fun, and dirty, grimy abrasions
are the absolute worst. Work gloves
keep cuts, abrasions, heat, and dirt
at bay, so don’t forget to grab a pair.
The spandex and elastic back and
cuff are comfortable, while the
Clarino palms and fingers let you
handle the toughest jobs without
affecting dexterity.
With these end-of-summer car
care tips, your car will be ready for
everything winter has to throw at it —
just don’t put on the snow tires quite
yet.
Learn more at
http://knowhow.napaonline.com/
nightmare-car-issues-and-how-to-
avoid-them/.
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Dog Park Safety
A dog park is a place where peo-
ple and their dogs can play together.
These places offer dogs an area to
play, exercise and socialize with
other dogs while their owners enjoy
the park-like setting. Dog park size
and features vary greatly from loca-
tion to location, from several hundred
square feet in urban areas to several
hundred acres in the suburbs and
rural locations where adventure trav-
el is more common. It's easy to see
why dog parks are so popular when
people are searching for things to do
this weekend.
Keeping Your Dog Safe at the
Park
Dog owners should remember to
always keep their animal leashed
until they reach the dog park
entrance, to maintain voice control of
their animal at all times, to bring their
own supply of bags for picking up
after their pet (and to be diligent in
doing so), and to always have fresh
water available for their dog. Please
observe all dog park rules.
Winter, spring, summer, fall, every
season brings new reasons to travel
with your pet - and enter the next
AAA Pet Travel Photo Contest.
Winners get a $100 pet store gift card
and entry into the AAA Pet Photo
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receive guaranteed written estimates, the return of used parts (on request), a 24-month/24,000-mile parts
and labor warranty, a free maintenance inspection with a paid repair, and AAA resolution of any dispute
you may have with a AAA-Approved shop. Find out more at AAA.com/repair.
Fred Beans Collision Center, 525 Route 100 N, Boyertown 610-367-2680
Roadside Safety is Everyone’s Business
Give emergency responders a safe space
to work and help others. It’s the law.
October is Car Care Month
As the weather cools, now is an ideal time to complete a seasonal vehicle
checkup to maintain safety and maximize efficiency.
Having issues with your vehicle battery? Is your vehicle’s battery
more than four years old? Get it checked for free at one of these
AAA Mobile Battery facilities (appointment required):
• Bill’s Emergency Roadside Service, 740 Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
610-207-2946
• Always Towing, 201 S. Third Street, Hamburg 610-914-4567.
If your car’s battery fails before you can get it checked, our
safe, convenient mobile battery service comes to you!
This is a special offer for AAA Members. Between October 12-23, contact one of these
AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities to make an appointment for a free multi-point mainte-
nance check:
• Bill’s Emergency Roadside Service 740 Lancaster Avenue, Shillington 610-207-2946
• Dave’s Auto Service 925 W. Phila. Ave., Boyertown 610-367-1844
• Dubble’s German Motors 2697 Bernville Rd., Reading 610-375-8330
• Dulin’s Tire & Service 3151 Centre Ave., Rdg 610-929-5820 & 1530 Lancaster Ave., Shillington 610-775-0375
• Lee Myles Transmissions & Auto Care 914 Fern Ave., Rdg 610-775-3820 & 6720 Perkiomen Ave., Birdsboro
610-685-7815
• V.J. Wood Service Center 411 S. Third St., Hamburg 484-662-4004
INCLUDED IN THE FREE MULTI-POINT MAINTENANCE CHECK*
Windshield, Wiper Blades, Mirrors • Belts and Hoses
Vehicle Lights • Engine Oil & Coolant, Fluids • Horn, Emergency Flashers, Warning Lights/Gauges
Tire Pressure and Tread • Air Filter, Radiator Cooling Fan
*Multi-point check is free. Fluid refills, parts
replacement and normal labor rates apply.
