A smart way to save money on gas

This week (the Sept. 24 issue) I wrote a story on people who bike to work.

I’ve been wanting to do a story on this for quite some time now. I’m glad I finally did.

I interviewed two men who bike to work. I have to give them credit. They bike to work in all kinds of weather.

One of the reasons I wrote a story on this subject is because of the coverage in April or May we had about gas and food prices increasing. We received excellent feedback from the coverage. I guess you could say that the economy issue really hit home.

I wanted to show our readers that there are solutions. Sure, I hate paying $35 every time I fill up. But I try not to complain about it. I know some people who drive SUVs and bigger vehicles have it worse.

Instead of complaining about gas and the economy, do something about it. Talk to local politicians. Write letters. Look into getting a hybrid car. A familiar phrase comes to mind: Don’t be part of the problem. Be part of the solution.

Day Trip: Dorney Park

Photo by Antoinette Colon

Antoinette Colon, Berks-Mont editor (The Community Connection), recently visited Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown. Read about her adventure in this week's News.

Colon wrote that the drive was only 40 minutes from her house (which is located in the Southern Berks area.) The article she wrote is part of series she is working on about day trips. Since gas prices are going up, a lot of families are resorting to day trips.

I have fond memories of Dorney Park. When I was in middle school, all the grades went there for a trip at the end of each year. I went on my first rollercoaster there. Can't remember the name right now....but I do remember the terrifying Hercules, a wooden roller coaster there. I also enjoyed the ride called Hang Tough or something like that where you are strapped into the ride and flip upside down.

If you have a day trip destination (in the region-Berks County, Philadelphia, etc) you want people to check out, e-mail alcolon@berksmontnews.com or htassmer@berksmontnews.com.