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Dear Readers, I’m sitting at my kitchen island on a Monday morning writing this letter to you in amazement. I’m amazed because it’s the ﬁrst Monday since Christmas that my kids did not have a delay or day off due to snow, ice or frigid temps. This year, nearly every Sunday night, Mother Nature reminded us that winter was in full swing by depositing some form of precipitation that prevented us from venturing out on a Monday morning to start our week. But not all was lost on those Monday mornings. As my kids nuzzled in their beds for a few extra winks, I was able to sip my hot coffee, relish in some quiet time and connect with my friends. By that I mean, catch up with them through social media. Yes, I like seeing pictures of their kids, reading about their vacations and praising their accomplishments. But the posts I love most are the ones about food. We all love food. And, because passion for food is so universal, posting photos of it –towering burgers, most-chocolaty desserts – is a sureﬁre way to establish a connection with others. Food is so essential to our social life that by posting photos of our meals, we invite people to eat with us, even when we’re separated by space and time. So, it’s no coincidence that pictures of food are among the most-shared photos on social media. On Instagram, an omelet is not just an omelet; it’s also an invitation to reminisce about all the leisurely Sunday brunches you’ve ever enjoyed. A photo of mouthwatering food is like the beginning of a story. It gives viewers the opportunity to tell about their own experiences and their own meanings related to the image. Our love of food is so intense that we share it with our readers in each and every issue of Marketplace and in our culinary magazine, Good Taste. To help you join in our passion, we’re giving away gift cards from great Lehigh Valley restaurants through the end of June. While you’re out and about dining, share your food photos with us to win! All you have to do is post a picture of any part of your dining affair: food, atmosphere or cool shot of a restaurant and hashtag #LVGoodTaste. We’ll be selecting some of the best shots, so keep an eye on facebook.com/lehighvalleygoodtaste for the winners.

So, friends, keep eating and keep posting. Mangia!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

DEPARTMENTS 8

BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE

Weisenberg & Lowhill Townships 10

PRIDE OF PLACE

Hartzell’s Pharmacy 20

GOOD TASTE

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar 26

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Equi-Librium 42

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LOCAL COLOR

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Established in 1753, Weisenberg and Lowhill Townships were originally part of the territory that William Penn’s sons purchased from the Lenni-Lenape tribe during the infamous Walking Purchase of 1737. Although Weisenberg was initially designated part of Northampton County, the township was transferred to Lehigh County in 1812. Lowhill Township is located adjacent to Weisenberg in the central region of Lehigh County.

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A picturesque farming community replete with rolling hills and mineral-rich soil, the land was primarily settled by German immigrants who came to the area during the early part of the 18th Century. These immigrants – many of whom originated in the Palatinate region of Germany – brought with them deep religious beliefs and a strong desire to uphold their German roots. As a result, the German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch was the primary language of the area for nearly two hundred years, and was often taught in the one-room schoolhouses that operated in the area until the mid-1950s.

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HARTZELL’S PHARMACY Located on American Street in Catasauqua, Hartzell’s Pharmacy has been provid- vitamins and other health-oriented proding a wide range of health and wellness services to the people of the Lehigh Valley for ucts. “My father became very interested in nearly fifty years. providing products and programs that are geared towards living a healthy life,” said Family-owned and operated since 1968, Robert E. Hartzell, Jr. – or “Bob” as he’s known by Vincent. “This includes complementary his customers – purchased the pharmacy from its previous owners just a few years after and alternative medications, as well as sergraduating from Temple University’s School of Pharmacy. “My father grew up in Allen- vices such as cholesterol and osteoporosis town,” explained Bob’s son, Vincent Hartzell. “So after college, he returned to the Valley screenings, food allergy testing, and weight and began working as a pharmacist in Northampton and Allentown. At that time, both of loss and smoking cessation programs.” his employers knew of a pharmacy available for sale in Catasauqua and encouraged him to contact the owner. The Catasauqua pharmacy was owned by the Sterner family, and In conjunction with the move towards ofwhen my father expressed an interest in taking over, they agreed to sell to him.” fering more preventative and heath-oriented products, Hartzell’s also began looking With an eye towards meeting the growing needs of his patients, Bob immediately took for ways to create a more personalized to transforming the business into a one-stop health and wellness center. His first step approach to medication. And so, in 2003, involved expanding his inventory to include medical supplies and equipment, such as Bob established Hartzell’s Compoundwalkers, hospital beds, wheelchairs and patient lifts. Then, in the early 1990s, he became ing Pharmacy as a sister business to the certified as a Clinical Nutritionist and added an extensive line of nutritional supplements, main pharmacy. 10

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With the ability to create custom-made pharmaceutical products, the compounding pharmacy offers personalized doses and medications that are tailored to each patient’s individualized needs. “The compounding pharmacy services both people and animals – we work with veterinarians as well as doctors – and we make specialized medical products,” said Vincent. “Typically, when you get a prescription filled at a pharmacy, it’s being filled off of a drug dose that is known to be effective and safe for the general population. Usually, this works well for the patient. However, in some instances, it is necessary to custom-tailor the dose. So, in those cases, we take the bulk chemicals and make the medication specifically for the patient. Additionally, there are some drugs that are not commercially available because only a small portion of the general population needs them. We also have access to those medications and can provide them to patients.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Vincent graduated from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in 2005. After completing his post-doctorate residency at Leesburg Pharmacy in Northern Virginia, he returned to Catasauqua to join the family business. And, like Bob, he continued to focus on meeting the changing needs of their customers.

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In 2007, Hartzell’s became one of the first pharmacies in the Lehigh Valley to begin offering vaccinations against common viruses such as the shingles. Since then, that number has grown to more than fifteen different vaccines, which protect against illnesses including influenza, meningitis, pneumonia, tetanus and more. “I had a lot of experience with travel health services during my residency,” said Vincent. “So as we grew our vaccination clinic, we also developed a travel health program to assist people who are planning to go abroad. We review medical records and travel plans with people, and then help them determine what precautions they should take.”

Today, Hartzell’s Pharmacy continues to be the Lehigh Valley’s premier “one stop health and wellness center.” Following his father’s partial retirement in 2012, Vincent took over as president and assumed the full day-to-day responsibilities of the business. His wife, Kristen, who is also a graduate of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, took over as vice-president. “Right now, we are looking to refine our current services, and also find new ways to help educate people about how to live a better, healthier and easier life – particularly our patients who are entering the later, post-retirement years,” said Vincent. As part of this goal, Hartzell’s recently completed a large-scale remodel in their home medical department. The revamp involved installing a full-size model bathroom to showcase bath safety equipment, and a redesigned floor space.

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“We wanted to set the floor up to be more educational,” said Vincent. “We want people to come in and try items and give us the opportunity to teach them about products that may not be well-known, but can help them lead a much safer and easier life.” In keeping with this initiative, Hartzell’s also recently launched a home safety evaluation program. At no cost to the patient, a member of the pharmacy team will go to a person’s home, complete a full safety assessment, and then suggest products and minor renovations that will help improve safety. “When my father first bought the company in 1968, he was the only employee and he filled about 70 prescriptions a week,” said Vincent. “Today, we have 46 employees and fill more than 2,000 prescriptions a week. And that tremendous growth is really due to my father’s vision and his commitment to providing people with the means to live healthier, better lives.” To learn more about Hartzell’s Pharmacy and their services, please visit their website at hartzells.com.

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Ten years ago, Luis Mujica and his wife, Luz, waved goodbye to their home in New York City and set their sights on the Poconos to raise a family with the country backdrop they’d always longed for. For Mujica, 46, an avid outdoorsman with a passion for cycling and fencing, he was living his dream with one glaring hitch: the couple was forced to endure a daily taxing commute to New York City for work. Then Mujica found a job as an importing and exporting administrator for Olympus in Center Valley, and it seemed as though life was on cruise control. The pair welcomed their third child into the world and ﬁlled their evenings and weekends with enjoying the life they’d worked so hard to create: swimming, vegetable gardening, cheering on their sons at basketball and baseball games, and taking advantage of their spacious property.

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As the summer of 2014 came to a close, Mujica attended a church picnic where he indulged in a helping of barbecued ribs. After the meal, he found himself writhing on the bathroom ﬂoor, paralyzed by pain. Convinced it was more than just a stomach ache, he headed for St. Luke’s emergency room and submitted to a series of blood tests and body scans before he drifted off to sleep with Ethan – his 16-year-old son who had accompanied him to the hospital - by his side. It was 2 a.m. when the doctor came into his room. They exchanged formalities, and Mujica wondered if the tests would conﬁrm initial suspicions of colitis. Something about his expression made it clear that it wasn’t going to be colitis. “You have metastatic colon cancer.” Mujica blinked a few times. The doctor pointed to his scan, the irrefutable visual aid for the presentation everyone has thought about having to sit through but can never really prepare for. More blinks granted him the same view: a concerned looking doctor, Ethan’s head in

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his hands, and a hospital bed. He felt his mouth go dry and tried to focus on breathing. Inhale. Exhale. Okay. Now what? The doctor’s mouth continued to move, but he may as well have been muted. Hadn’t he just been at a picnic? Hadn’t he just been fine? “Metastatic?” he finally said. He wasn’t sure what it meant. The doctor pointed to the scan again. “It’s stage four,” he said. “The cancer has spread to your liver and lungs.” As he drove home, Mujica began to think about dying. What would his children do? His wife? Would he be able to work? Would he be able to pay his bills? He thought of the friends at Olympus he had watched get taken by cancer and thought of the company’s offer of free colonoscopies for their employees. For two years, Mujica had toyed with the idea of an early screening generously offered without expense by Olympus - but he kept putting it off. He’d felt fine, he was young, and his doctors weren’t concerned about his health. Then he thought about the heartburn he’d experienced, the fatigue, the trouble he’d had sleeping, and the weight loss. What if he’d had the colonoscopy? Would things be different? According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third (second when combining men and women) deadliest cancer in the United States. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 1 in 20, with men being slightly more at risk. However, early detection has an optimistic outlook of a 90 percent 5-year survival rate. Due to advances in screening, the death rate from colorectal cancer has dropped during the last 20 years.

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Payne, 44, has run the online store for Olympus’ camera division for seven years. A Lehigh Valley native, he can often be spotted exploring local yard sales and tackling the area’s bike trails. When a coworker decided to take advantage of Olympus’ free colorectal screening perk, she encouraged him to come along. “What could it hurt? It’s free,” she said. Without any symptoms and a slight apprehension for the colonoscopy procedure, Payne wasn’t sure if it was necessary, but he ﬁnally decided to bite the bullet. “For one night of being uncomfortable,” he said, “I’d have the peace of mind knowing everything will be okay.” He carried that mindset into his colonoscopy. When he woke up, the doctor informed him that the screening had revealed two polyps – benign growths along the lining of the colon that can develop into cancer. They had been able to remove one during the colonoscopy, but the second was larger and required surgery. The procedure was a success, and Payne says he feels better today than he ever has before.

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Since the operation, Payne has become much more proactive about his health. “I’ve changed the way I think about what I put in my body. I stay away from fast food and I eat organic when I can,” he said. “Processed foods aren’t good for you – that’s how these problems start.” Although environmental factors play a role in the development of cancer, genetics are very important. If a family member has a particular type of

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On our arrival, the hostess took our coats as we entered the bar, which sits about 24. There are surrounding dining tables and adjacent patio seating outdoors in warmer weather. It was really hopping early with people stopping in after work to mingle with pre-dinner revelers. The bar decor is sleek and a bit masculine but not overly so. There were three mixologists behind a

shiny, darkly stained oak bar and Dan Gon- about The Hamilton and it shows. His enzalez shook up a Cosmo for me, and a Man- thusiasm is endearing. He wanted to crehattan for Tom, before we sat for dinner. ate an atmosphere where one would feel comfortable either in jeans or in a suit and Donny Petridis stopped by to chat along I believe he has done just that. Although with General Manager Jason Lonigro The Hamilton is upscale, it exudes not an who had previously worked with Emeril ounce of stuffiness and makes everyone Lagasse, both in New Orleans and at the feel welcome. Sands Casino. Petridis is truly excited

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We were shown to our table and friendly server Hillary was quick to bring the menus and ice water that server assistant Priscilla kept refilling from a chilled, oldfashioned milk bottle. There is no denying the Southern influence on The Hamilton’s menu, which we found delightful. Petridis, along with Lonigro and Executive Chef Drew Stark, have created a menu with no set price point. Its many options allow diners to sit and enjoy interesting choices from raw bar and snack listings in addition to flatbreads, soups and salads that are perfect for lighter appetites or for sharing along with a glass of wine. These are in addition to their full “Supper” menu selections. Tom and I chose starters from the evening’s specials. I loved my pureéd Chestnut

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Soup. It was rich and served very hot (making it even better) with just a hint of Chervil adding a unique flavor. Tom devoured his Grilled Octopus with Cannellini beans, fingerlings, celery and onions. This dish was delicious but very rich and could well have been his main course. Scrumptious cornbread and the most amazing Popovers we have ever tasted were served with our appetizers. However, there was more to come. On Jason’s recommendation, I chose as an entreé the Spiced Gulf Shrimp with Mississippi Grits, jicama slaw and pesto. What a great meal! The Hamilton has a “grits lady” in the Gulf from whom they get their grits, which are also used in their freshly-baked cornbread. I’m not a grits lover but these were exceptional. The shrimp were so fresh and grilled to perfection. The jicama added the crispy texture and the hint of pesto added interesting flavor to the grits. I loved this dish. Tom ordered the housemade Potato Gnocchi with pork ragu and fried sage. Tom declared it “a winner” and I agree. The gnocchi was firm and fresh and the pork ragu savory and delicious. Both entreés were exceptional and the portions very generous. We enjoyed a Simi Cabernet with our dinner that was served at a perfect temperature.

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There are at least 18 other choices on the Supper menu that include Roasted Pork Chops with bourbon braised cabbage and grain mustard fingerlings; Chicken Pot Pie with root vegetables; and Fried Chicken with Kale slaw and biscuits. There is Salmon with parsnip puree, apple and Brussels sprouts salad; Seafood Stew and Seared Scallops with farro, cranberries and celery root in addition to five variations of steak. Choices here are too numerous to list but, as you can see, there is something to whet anyone’s appetite. Quite simply, The Hamilton Kitchen and Bar is beautiful. Everything was carefully selected, from the tile floors, well-spaced tables and leather banquettes to the brick and wooden ceilings. There was background

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A really cool therapy center occupies 18 lush acres of farmland along Fehr Rd. in Nazareth. Stop in sometime, and you’ll see people of all ages – who’ve been affected by physical, mental or behavioral disabilities – striving to maximize their quality-of-life. It’s called Equi-librium, and (in various incarnations) it’s been an important part of the Lehigh Valley therapy scene for over 30 years. Did I mention that some of the center’s most popular “therapists” have four legs, eat hay and oats and weigh about a half-ton? Oh, yes. Equi-librium works its wonders with horses. It’s actually an ancient concept, dating to the writings of Hippocrates. It was formalized in Europe about 50 years ago, and came to America in the late 1980s. The American Hippotherapy Association, formed in 1992, established practice standards, educational structures and assessment guidelines for clinicians in the ﬁeld of Equine Assisted Therapy.

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EQUI-LIBRIUM The roots of Equi-librium took hold in 1982, when volunteers from the Monroe County 4H and the Monroe County Easter Seal Society formed “Monroe County Riding for the Handicapped” in Snydersville. It was re-named Easter Seal RISE (Riding Instruction for Special Equestrians) after Easter Seals of Lehigh and Northampton Counties merged, and ﬁnally became Equi-librium, an independent 501(c) (3) non-proﬁt organization in 2001.

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Typically, its participants enter via other rehab/vocational training centers, social service agencies, special-ed classes, as well as physician, therapist and personal referrals.

A HORSE, OF COURSE… AND MORE Its therapy techniques are wide-ranging. “We also offer educational programs,” Beste says, “helping our clients learn about shapes by identifying them in our surroundings, for example. And they can use basic math to calculate the amount of food you’d give to a 2,000-pound horse versus a 250-pound miniature horse.” Equi-librium also helps develop other motor skills, and a sense of responsibility; participants learn the complex multistep process of saddling up, and can as28

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sist in grooming and feeding the animals. “They also learn about cause-and-effect, and ﬁnd that a farm isn’t the best setting for ‘acting out.’ Coming here motivates them to do better,” she adds. “We’ve had reports of up to 40% improvement in behaviors.”

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AN AMAZING STORY Kim Wismer of Nazareth has seen tremendous development in her son, Logan, as he went through the hippotherapy program. Now 13, Logan suffered a brain injury at the age of 18 months during a neardrowning incident. “He came home from the hospital in a wheelchair with a feeding tube, and we weren’t sure if he’d ever be able to do much by himself,” Kim recalls.

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The Wismers chose Equi-librium as an outpatient therapy when Logan turned four. Although he could only lie upon the horse at the beginning, today he’s enrolled in the developmental riding program, which entails less supervision. It really is amazing. In kindergarten, Logan used a walker to get around. Now in sixth grade, he’s become so independentminded that “he pushes you away if you try to help him!” Kim says.

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“At ﬁrst, the horse’s walking motions were enough to throw me off-balance,” Sterenchock says. But persistence – and her human therapist’s exercise instructions – paid off. Today, she’s able to “post” – a rhythmic rising-and-sitting in time with the horse’s gait – and her stronger legs make it easier for her to negotiate curbs and other obstacles while walking. She’s also developed some independent riding skills. “Last fall, my husband and I toured a Gettysburg battleﬁeld – on horseback!” she exclaims. “We had a blast!”

HOW TO HELP Client fees cover only part of Equi-librium’s costs; other capital comes from fund-raisers, grants and corporate donations. But personal donations of cash and materials are always needed and, because each rider needs up to three assistants, volunteer hours are welcome, too. Just visit equi-librium.org, and click on the Volunteer or You Can Help button for more details.

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DINE & DISH Have you ever found yourself scrolling through an amazing array of foodrelated photos on Facebook? Or clicking through countless culinary images on Instagram? Posting pictures of the food we eat – from a gourmet dinner in a high-end restaurant to a basic bowl of breakfast cereal or a sumptuous snack of fresh strawberries – is becoming increasingly popular on social media. According to one recent report, Americans share more than 50 million photos of food a day on Instagram alone. Take into account all the other social media sites – like Facebook, Flickr, 36

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The second most popular reason for sharing food pics – which came in at 22% of all people’s motivation according to 360i – was to post images of their own culinary creations. Much like the creative do-ityourself project ideas found on sites like Pinterest, sharing a photo of an amazing meal that you made is a way to express your own creativity. Similarly, sharing images of an especially exotic meal or new dining experience allows us to express our adventurous side by showcasing a willingness to try new things. Photographing what you eat may actually make it taste better. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Harvard Business School, when people participate in rituals surrounding food it actually helps to enhance the pleasure the person derives from eating. The study, which looked at 52 people’s

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An exhibit at the Lenape Cultural Center in Easton is writing a chapter our history books have omitted. It illustrates the dramatic tale of a people who have lived here in secret for generations before coming forth with their story. Until recently it was generally believed that all but a few Lenapes were driven westward from Pennsylvania after the shameful Walking Purchase of 1737 when the sons of William Penn betrayed them, stealing their land. But, the truth is, many remained in hiding here and in New Jersey, southern New York and northern Delaware. Some were children of earlier German-Lenape marriages. Fearful of being taken from their homes by the government, they went into hiding.

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They had reason to be wary. In the 1760s the Commonwealth was still paying a bounty for “pursuing, taking, killing and destroying Delawares and Shawnees” – and that included babies, according to the Pennsylvania Gazette. White settlers had to produce scalps or skins to collect their pay.

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They turned to the women of the tribe to carry on their legends and traditions, passed from generation to generation by clan mothers. She displayed a doll one of her grandmothers had given her when she was 10 years old. “I was an only child and I spent a lot of time with my grandmothers. They pumped me full of knowledge about the Lenapes,” says Kuhn. The doll looks simple enough, but it was a powerful teaching tool. Its yarn hair hides a second secret face on the back meant to remind the child never to speak to others of her heritage. The doll was only one reminder of her Lenape ancestry.

The Lenapes, she said, guarded their secrets in many ways. They learned to disguise their medicine bags, for example. The medicine bags were used not for medicines but to carry small items of personal interest to them – a special pebble or a feather, little treasures. They also embroidered or stenciled special designs easily recognized by another of the tribe but whose signiﬁcance was unknown to the general community. They even adapted some of those designs to resemble Pennsylvania Dutch symbols.

THE EXHIBIT To celebrate the history of the Lenape tribe, the cultural center is now housing an impressive exhibit: Fulﬁlling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania. The centerpiece of this exhibit is a giant elk-skin drum. “Six or eight men would sit in a circle around it and drum together,” said DePaul, who co-curated the exhibit with Lenape Nation Chief Robert Red Hawk Ruth. The exhibit features objects from the private collections of Lenape people in Pennsylvania and they have never been displayed before. It includes Lenape garments, snowshoes, jewelry, wampum, beads made from polished clam shells and all sorts of family heirlooms and artifacts. Docents at the center, which is

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you and you are saved. Until 45 seconds later when you hear the rumble of them coming and you are convinced this is your last moment on this sweet earth. There are the skaters who talk on the phone. Yeah. What in the name of holy icicles is so important that you have to chat on your phone while ice skating? Here’s my stance: unless you have an Olympic Gold Medal around your neck do NOT talk on the phone and skate. And ﬁnally, there are the moms who are trying their best to skate beside their kids who are trying their best to skate. DingDing… that’s us. We are sweating, getting shin splints by the second, and some of us are on the verge of tears (not saying who), but still we persevere. It takes 20 minutes to do a single lap, we are pretty sure our skates are 4 sizes too small, and the next time my husband whizzes by and asks, “How are we doing,” I’m going to trip him.

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But – by a stroke of divine intervention – someone took pity on us, and I have dubbed that someone the Angel of the Ice. Angel lady skated up to me and said, “Wow. Would you guys like some pointers?” In hindsight, I can only imagine how pitiful we must have looked for her to start her sentence with “Wow.” But, I scream, “YES!” And in 30 seconds, the Ice Angel had us on the right track. Bend your knees, slant your skates, push off with one foot and hold your arms out like you are pushing a shopping cart. Ahhhh haaaaaaa we’ve got it. And, it’s quite fun. So – go ice skating! Go now, go in June, go next winter. Give it a try. And if you see a person slowly making her way around the rink muttering, “Push the shopping cart. Push the shopping cart,” over and over like Rain Man, tap me on the shoulder and say, “Hey!”

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Our lives are way too hectic. We text during family dinners. The kids are on their iPads in the back seat of the car. Mom and Dad are on their cell phones during school functions. The time has come to for us to “power down.” Why not start with an afternoon visit to a museum? Here in the Lehigh Valley we have access to two great museums, the Allentown Art Museum and the Sigal Museum. Coming off a busy 2014 in which it celebrated its 80th anniversary, The Allentown Art Museum has big plans to wow its visitors this year. There are several current and upcoming exhibits that will appeal to both hardcore art lovers and the art curious. Interventions in Printmaking: Three Generations of African-American Women features a selection of works on paper that explore history, identity, and politics. Weston’s Women showcases sumptuous and rare vintage photographs of the women Edward Weston was inspired by and who became his lovers, friends - and accomplished ﬁne art photographers in their own right. You can see stunning photographs of California by William Dassonville. May through August, you can view Surrealist watercolors by William Baziotes. “Summer also brings breathtaking land- and waterscapes of the polar regions by photographer Sam Krisch,” says Chris Potash, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, Allentown Art Museum. The Museum is participating in the Valley-wide Kidsventure program, designed to give parents some fun and engaging things to do with their children during the long summer months. With all the amazing art on the walls, fascinating workshops, plays, improv comedy, and music in the galleries, and the Café and classy Museum Store open every Tuesday through Sunday, 2015 “is a good year to make the Art Museum a destination spot for an afternoon with the kids, a weekday escape, a date night, or an afternoon of quiet contemplation,” Potash adds.

The Museum is looking to welcome visitors who might already be downtown taking in a show at the PPL Center or enjoying a night out at one of the many nearby restaurants. Potash mentions, “We have extended hours on Thursday evenings for those who want to meet after work or before dinner.” To encourage ﬁrst-timers, admission is free from 4 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Museum Café is open on Thursdays now till 7:30 p.m., serving delicious snacks, sandwiches, and light meals with a complimentary glass of wine. For more information about Allentown Art Museum events, workshops, family programs, and exhibitions, visit allentownartmuseum.org.

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While the Art Museum houses over 17,000 works of art, the Sigal Museum encompasses 60,000 articles pertaining to art, culture and history. Sigal is Northampton County’s home to collections of early settlement artifacts, textiles, decorative arts, agricultural tools, furnishings, items from historic battles, even a 1797 pumper truck. Yet you also will ﬁnd ﬁne arts and crafts, music in the Martin Guitar exhibit, even photography. “Our goal is to bring history to life. We have a lovely mix of artifacts coupled with graphics with narratives. We offer visitors interactive exhibits, self-guided and docent-led tours, special children’s programs, and a lecture series on local and American history,” says Executive Director Barbara Kowitz. While its primary goal is to share the history of Northampton County, Sigal also has a number of exhibits from time to time that allow it to bring in special stories. “We had the

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Holocaust exhibit, which was provided by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. When the National 9/11 Flag visited our region, it was housed here. We have a number of art shows that occur throughout the year that showcase regional artists. The Artists Community of Easton (ACE) will have their spring arts show that will open on April 25 and run through the month of May,” Kowitz says. The Sigal Museum has a number of events coming up. The major exhibit open until August is Eras of Elegance 1750s-1920s. “It is a phenomenal exhibit of 35 gowns and accessories all taken from our own collections. It starts with simple ware from the 1700s consisting of Chinese silk through the Roaring 20s. It gives you the view of how fashionable the women of Easton were back in those days. This will be followed by a Civil War exhibit at the Mixsell House Museum in the fall,” says Kimberly Rose, Director of Development for the Society. Sigal will be launching free family weekends in March and April. Thanks to sup-

port from the Kiwanis Club of Palmer Township, families can get free admission on Saturdays and Sundays. “We want to encourage folks to come explore the museum, especially families,” Kowitz adds. To learn more, visit sigalmuseum.org. Be sure to watch for special programs for Heritage Day on July 12, as well as a 5th Birthday Celebration, which takes place August 8 and 9.

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Contrary to popular belief, the Easter Bunny does not live on Easter Island. While his exact home is unknown, it is believed that the Easter Bunny begins delivering eggs and candy from the South Pacific and travels west all the way to the United States, visiting other countries along the way. While Santa Claus has elves that lend a hand in the North Pole, the Easter Bunny has helping hares that paint real eggs and fill plastic ones with sweets and treats. During the Easter season, the Bunny and his helpers take their show on the road. Here are nine Lehigh Valley spots where you can find the Easter Bunny this year.

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AMERICA ON WHEELS Take the family to see the Easter animation hit Hop at America on Wheels. On April 4, the transportation museum hosts Hip Hoppity Movie Day at the Museum. The movie about the Easter Bunny will be shown from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Hop is free with museum admission. America on Wheels 5 N. Front St. Allentown 610.432.4200 americaonwheels.org

APPLE BLOSSOM VILLAGE Lots of Easter Bunny fun is in store at this fun-ﬁlled family farm. On April 4, there will Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m. Mr. Easter Bunny will be available for pictures. At 1 p.m., the annual Easter Egg Hunt begins. It is free to children 12 and under. Preregistration is required. Apple Blossom Village 690 Allegheny Rd. Mt. Bethel 570.897.5900 appleblossomvillage.com

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PALMER PARK MALL You can visit the Easter Bunny and have your picture taken with him from March 18 through April 4 at Palmer Park Mall. He will be headquartered in his usual glorious spring garden. 123 Palmer Park Mall Easton 610.253.5148 shoppalmerparkmall.com

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CURRENT TRENDS Chuck Hamilton, Executive Officer of the Lehigh Valley Builders Association, says, “Homeowners are attracted to certain flooring types either from an aesthetic standpoint, financial considerations, or the type of use – and abuse – a floor will undergo.” Will this be in a high-traffic area, or a guest bedroom? Do you like a hand-scraped look, or a more contemporary one? He added, “Each type of flooring has its desirable qualities, advantages and disadvantages.” Do you have an active house-

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GREEN/RENEWABLE OPTIONS More and more, consumers are focused on ‘going green’ and look for opportunities to use products that are environmentally friendly. Hamilton offered this insight, “My feeling is that some homeowners are concerned with renewable materials but often just enough to say they are green. Bamboo ﬂooring is hot right now in engineered and real wood, but I would say that choosing bamboo may be more a matter of a achieving a unique look and durability rather than staying focused on the renewable qualities of bamboo.”

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Supercars and Guitars (runs daily through March 27) America on Wheels Museum 5 N. Front St. Allentown 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. americaonwheels.org

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Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show (runs through Sunday, March 22) Stabler Arena 124 Goodman Dr. Bethlehem Times vary glvautoshow.org

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Civic Theatre School Presents – The Sound of Music – G2K Edition (runs through Saturday, April 11) Civic Theatre of Allentown 527 N. 19th St. Allentown Times vary civictheatre.com

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AFTER THE RAIN The time immediately following a thunderstorm can be some of the most beautiful to go out and shoot. When conditions are right you have a good chance of seeing rainbows. The reflections in puddles, flowing water and wet roads can all become great subject matter, you just need to look for it. Grab a polarizing filter to help saturate the colors & neutral density filter to cut down on glare.

SPRING PORTRAITS The sunlight in spring can be some of the most desirable for outdoor portraits. Heading outside two hours before sunset will yield warm light and very pleasing skin tones. And always remember, you don’t need to be a working professional to get professional portrait results of your children, family and friends. Using off-camera ﬂashes, reﬂectors, and white balance cards are easy to set up, easy to use, and give great results!

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Art Schneck Optical .................................................................... 34

Millcreek Landscape Design .......................................................6

Barry Bartakovits Custom Pools ........................................... 29

Missing Piece .................................................................................. 68

Bella Casa Kitchen & Bath .........................................................57

Moravian Academy ...................................................................... 25

Bravo! Cucina Italiana .................................................................46

Morningstar Senior Living ...................................................... IBC

Brick Tavern Inn .............................................................................49

Morris Black Designs.....................................................................71

Brown-Daub Chevrolet ............................................................... 31

Neighbors Home & Garden Center ........................................12

Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ............................... 18

Northampton Coin & Jewelry ................................................. 69

Chestnut Hill Landscape Contractors ...........................40-41

Painting & Decorating by Shane, LLC. ................................ 28

Cloud Nine Country Kennels .....................................................17

Pearly Baker’s Alehouse ............................................................30

Cooper Electric.............................................................................. 23

People First Federal Credit Union ......................................... 31

Copperhead Grille ........................................................................ 65

Pharo Garden Centre .................................................................. 29

CORKED Wine Bar & Steak House....................................... 47

Phoebe Floral & Home Decor .................................................. 15

Creative Awnings.......................................................................... 54

Physicians Weight Control ........................................................72

Curtis E. Schneck, Inc. .................................................................73

Plantique........................................................................................... 53

deLorenzo’s Italian Restaurant & Catering .......................48

QNB .................................................................................................... 62

DeSales University Act 1 ............................................................ 62

RCN ..................................................................................................... 68

Divine Catering ..............................................................................50

Richards Window Fashions ..................................................... 52

Eastern Surfaces ........................................................................... 55

Riverview Country Club.............................................................70

Edge of the Woods Nursery......................................................71

Sage .................................................................................................... 65

Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley ......................................5

Sands Bethlehem Event Center ................................................7

Enhancements ................................................................................ 19

Savory Grille ....................................................................................70

Essence of Health ......................................................................... 38

Scenic Walkways .......................................................................... 69

Extraordinary Smiles ......................................................................11

ShelfGenie ........................................................................................ 28

Eyecare of the Valley ...................................................................73

Signature Quality Pools ...............................................................17

Fegley’s Brew Works .................................................................. 62

Smile Krafters ....................................................................................3

Friendly Tree Service .................................................................. 47

Smith Brothers Tent Rentals..................................................... 13

Gail Gray Home .............................................................................60

The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar ................................................OBC

GIO ITALIAN GRILL ..................................................................... 67

The Mill in Germansville ............................................................. 55

Grates & Grills .................................................................................. 61

The Mint ............................................................................................ 28

Hartzell’s Pharmacy .....................................................................49

The Paver Savers .......................................................................... 54

Henry’s Salt of the Sea ............................................................... 34

Trexler Haines .................................................................................. 61

Heritage Guild ...............................................................INSERT & 1

Turfpro Lawn & Landscape .......................................................27

Holencik Exteriors ...................................................................... IFC

Univest Bank ................................................................................... 63

Howard Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Co. ..................37

Valley National Financial Advisors ........................................74

ICS Heating & Air Conditioning .............................................46

Western Lehigh Landscape ..................................................... 59

Iyer Plastic Surgery ....................................................................... 51

Youell’s Oyster House .................................................................50

J&J Luxury Transportation ....................................................... 36

Zionsville Antique Mall ............................................................... 23

Jeffrey J. Febbo Wealth Management ............................... 38

MARCH 2015

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