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letter from the editor Full disclosure: I haven’t been a fan of Valentine’s Day since I was the same age where all of my classmates were required by scholastic decree to bring candy and cards for all.

What I am a fan of, however, is chocolate. I’m also a fan of holidays that encourage the idea of having a box full of it that you can reach at all times on your desk. If you’re in my camp, check out some of the chocolatiers in town (page 22) and load up. My personal favorites: champagne truffles or anything peanut butter.

Of course, life is about balance. When the indulgence is enough, visit Happy.

Healthy. Local. on page 25. We know that healthy communities are happy ones, which is why we created this new section to share nourishing food, wellness tips, exercise picks, and inspirational stories.

(And when it’s time to indulge again, check page 38 for our unbiased review of Halo Top ice cream, the low-calorie and high-protein frozen treat.)

In this issue, you’ll also find a non-traditional story about love in the community. Many of us would testify to trying to “love thy neighbor,” but what about when your neighbor doesn’t have a house or apartment?

Stephen Flowers, owner of the salon Suddenly Samantha, is giving back to one of the Lehigh Valley’s most overlooked populations: our homeless community. Read his story on page 16.

Happy 2018. May we all be a little bit more like Stephen Flowers this year, and may we all find ourselves closer to obtaining the elusive “balance” in our lives.

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because you live here R&H Simon Silk Mill

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local color Gas House Dance Hall

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making a difference Stephen Flowers

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happy. healthy. local.

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Sweet Eats: Local Chocolatiers Be Your Own Valentine: 10 Ways to Pamper Yourself

The Best Bank for Your Buck CD RATE COMPARISON Financial Institution

6 Month CD APY*

1 Year CD APY*

3 Year CD APY*

5 Year CD APY*

0.30%

1.01%

1.65%

2.10%

Bank of America2

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0.07%

0.55%

1.00%

BB&T2

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0.20%

0.45%

1.00%

Embassy Bank2

0.10%

0.15%

0.50%

1.50%

KeyBank2

0.10%

0.15%

0.20%

0.25%

Lafayette Ambassador2

0.05%

0.10%

1.16%

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0.18%

0.35%

0.65%

Santander Bank2

0.01%

0.10%

0.30%

0.30%

TD Bank2

0.25%

0.35%

0.55%

0.50%

Wells Fargo2

0.01%

0.05%

0.20%

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BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE

R&H Simon Silk Mill

BY KELLY ALDERFER

In the late 1800s and into the 1900s, the Lehigh Valley was a well-known home for two booming industries: silk and steel. This began during the end of the Industrial Revolution, and both industries were thriving, but one didn’t last as long as the other. The silk industry rapidly found itself unraveling.

At its peak, Allentown was the number one silk city in America, but the industry began to slowly die with the Great Depression, in addition to the competition from the south where labor was cheaper. Plus, there was the appeal and popularity of synthetic fibers like nylon and rayon, which are less expensive and labor-intensive to manufacture. By 1953, the number of silk looms in the Lehigh Valley decreased 80 percent, leaving just six remaining.

But one of those mills—Easton’s R&H Simon Silk Mill—has a long story.

Brought to life by Robert and Herman Simon in 1883, the R&H Simon Silk Mill went from about 250 employees to some 2,000. Business was thriving, even after the death of the Simon brothers in 1901. The mill was managed

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by other people and corporations before the silk market dwindled. The factory completely stopped running around the late 1960s.

Fast-forward to decades later—2006— when a new hope came to the mill. The building was acquired by the Easton Redevelopment Authority with the intentions of turning it into a creative working space. In 2010, developers Mark Mulligan and William Vogt of VM Development took on the challenge to transform the mill. Construction finally began by mid-2015.

Right now, the mill is a thriving living and working space that includes highend apartments in addition to several small businesses, making it a unique and dynamic community.

The shops are a diverse collection, including a café and soon-to-be wine bar, a gallery and design studio, hair and makeup artistry, breweries, and more.

Here’s a quick look at just a few current businesses living in the mill.

The mill is a thriving living and working space that includes apartments in addition to several small businesses, making it a unique and dynamic community.

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Rather than using makeup as a transformative tool, makeup artist, founder, and co-owner Alisha Nycole believes that it’s more about enhancing an individual’s natural structure and complexion. She carries that mantra on to her talented team of hair and makeup artists, making Alisha Nycole & Co. a name to know.

The group specializes in hair and makeup for brides and bridal parties plus photoshoots and TV prep, but they also offer teeth whitening, makeup lessons, and a whole array of other services (check out their Girls’ Night that includes wine/champagne, an artisan cheese platter, and a raffle to win a free makeover).

It seems the possibilities are endless when it comes to what the women of Alisha Nycole & Co. can do to make you feel like a more beautiful you. If it isn’t on their website, simply reach out and ask them.

While most of the time they will come to you for your services, the beautiful bi-level and bright studio that houses the business is worth the trip.

Boser Geist, which means “evil spirit,” is the latest brewery to join the Lehigh Valley beer scene. Partners Erik Thomasik and Mike Platt began home brewing 11 years ago. They’ve come a long way from a suburban set-up: Boser Geist boasts the second-longest bar in the Lehigh Valley, according to Erik. It measures 86 feet long.

Rather than dictating what their flagship beers will be, the brewery will base that decision on the opinions of thirsty patrons. After all, “the people are really what it’s all about,” Erik says. Specializing in super-smooth brews that belie their ABV, this budding brewpub is certainly worth a visit if you’re in town.

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One beer that’s definitely in the works is “The Answer to Everything.” It’s a smooth and dark beer with rich malty flavors—and a whopping 30 percent ABV. It takes two years to age, with a release date planned for summer 2020.

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Australian native Jason Hoy and culinary wizard Erin Taylor bring an undeniably authentic Aussie flair to the mill. Tucker, Australian slang for “good food,” sources its products from local farms and producers, and are “sustainable and organic.” Nothing is frozen except for one thing—the organic ice cream used in the milkshakes.

While the menu changes seasonally and is dependent on fresh product availability, you can count on a selection of “toasties,” like classic avocado toast, a “relatively, but not diligently healthy” Australian and Southern Californian snack.

Also on the menu? Vegemite—an interesting spread that’s a byproduct of brewer’s yeast, which Foy describes as tasting like a “dark, rich, and malty porterstyle beer.” Might be an acquired taste.

So why open a café in Easton, Pennsylvania, and why the Silk Mill? Jason’s wife’s work took them to New York, and later Pennsylvania. They found the mill to be “aesthetically fantastic” and were taken by how friendly the community is. Fun fact: Chaz and Tom from Brick and Mortar created Tucker’s signage, along with other aesthetics of their space.

This spring, Tucker Silk Mill will start an exciting new endeavor, making it café by day, wine bar by evening.

Jason says that the space will “transform completely,” and visitors “won’t recognize it from day to night.” But for now, during these cold winter days, a nice cup of soup or a hot latte will do.

Friends and fine artists Chaz Hampton and Tom D’Angelo have been putting their inventive minds together for about two and a half years. In that time, they had a studio and gallery in Easton’s Centre Square, but after their lease ran out this past April, they decided to move their business to the silk mill.

The high ceilings and natural light of the spot Chaz and Tom chose makes for a “dream studio.” The 3,000 square foot space is part gallery, part workspace, and the artists encourage visitors to pop in any day (although they aren’t always there on Sundays) to check out what’s being showcased and see what they are working on at the moment. Chaz and Tom’s projects could be anything from furniture to signage, and all kinds of other commissioned pieces. Hampton describes Brick and Mortar’s work to have a “handmade, artisan grassroots feel,” which is certainly seen in their work.

In the gallery, you can expect to find original pieces from local contemporary artists on display.

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LOCAL COLOR

Gas House Dance Hall

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Do you crave to jitterbug in a haven for hepcats? Maybe you’d rather polish up your winklepickers and hit the floor for some jive with your poodle-skirted honey?

You can do both—and lots more—when you drop by the Gas House Dance Hall, one of the most hoppin’ joints in the Lehigh Valley.

Swing dance enthusiasts Robynn and Keith Shannon founded the Gas House in 2013. “They took a run-

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But when their day-job responsibilities took them to Europe, the Shannons sold their business to Vincent Smith, Catasauqua Borough Council President and Vicki’s brother, who already owned the physical property.

“YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND SOMEONE TO DANCE WITH, NO MATTER YOUR SKILL LEVEL!” - Vicki Bartholomew, Gas House Dance Hall manager

Swing fans need not fear: Vicki says they’ll stay true to the original Gas House vision.

The Lessons Whether you’re an aspiring dancer or one who wants to “level up,” the Gas House should be your destination.

“Two nights a week, we offer beginner and advanced classes in vintage swing dancing, also called East Coast swing,” Vicki says. (That covers such classic dances as the Jitterbug, Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, and Jive, and is taught in six-week sessions.)

After a one-week break, a new session starts.

Wednesday nights are devoted to West Coast swing. What’s the difference?

“West Coast is based on the same steps

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and moves as East Coast, but adds little extras to give dancers more flexibility— it’s not as strict,” Vicki says.

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While East Coast style pairs well with early jazz and rockabilly music, “West Coast lets you swing dance to any kind of music,” she says. “You just find the beat, and work with it.”

Local dance instructor Eric Bass also teaches salsa and bachata on Tuesday nights.

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It’s also good exercise: non-impact, non-weight-bearing, and suitable for all ages. Sessions last six to eight weeks, and are taught in a very body-positive atmosphere.

The Hall The Gas House doesn’t hide its servicestation roots. “We have lots of stuff from the original building,” Vicki says.

Vintage signs proclaim the availability of “Fire Chief” gasoline (one of Texaco’s now-defunct brands), and old motor oil bottles (yup, bottles!) complete with screw-on pouring spouts are scattered about. There’s a still-working illuminated gas pump globe, “and we have a Texaco hat that was a station giveaway in the 1940s,” she adds.

But the oil-stained concrete floor is long gone. In its place is a custom-installed hardwood dance floor that Vicki describes as “the best swing-dance floor in the Lehigh Valley.” Ordinary flooring

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gas house can batter dancers’ feet and joints, but the Gas House’s sprung oak floor is much more forgiving.

With “sprung” floors, the hardwood top layer is cushioned by foam backing or rubber feet. It’s sort of like dancing on a giant shock absorber: because the floor “gives” a bit on impact, there’s less stress on your joints.

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Jami Derr is a member of Gas House Swing, one of several groups that call the venue “home.” “Other than the Gas House, there really aren’t a lot of venues that have good dance floors,” she says.

“Many of them are covered with vinyl or even carpeting, and some outdoor floors are just plain concrete.” she says. “That’s hard on your joints. And club floors can become sticky from spilled drinks.”

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The hall sports two full walls of floorto-ceiling mirrors, strings and strings of ambient lighting, about a dozen dimmable overhead lamps, and a floor-level space that’s reserved for the stripped-down, high-energy bands that perform at the regularly scheduled dance socials: Lara Hope and the ArkTones, the Rock-A-Sonics, Dibbs Preston and the Detonators, and the Crescent City Maulers, to name just a few.

A Sense of Community Swing dancing requires a partner.

But when you’re single among many couples, it’s easy to feel awkward and intimidated. You can leave that baggage at the Gas House door. “Our classes and social events are open to everyone,” Vicki says. “The atmosphere is cozy and fun, and you’ll always find someone to dance with, no matter your skill level.”

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Jami agrees. “Even our best dancers remember that they were once beginners themselves,” she says. “And we offer a free swing dance intro lesson before our monthly rockabilly shows. It’s a very friendly, all-inclusive environment. You can come alone, but you won’t be alone for long. People will make you feel welcome right away, because the more dancers we have, the better we like it!”

“At the Gas House, it’s presumed that everybody will dance with everybody else,” Vicki adds. “No one gets hit on, and dancers cut in on each other all the time with no problems. Everyone’s here to have fun.”

“I just can’t say enough about the Gas House,” Jami says. “I think the whole dance scene is good for your social, mental, and physical health. It’s like getting a ‘runner’s high,’ but without the running!”

Blocker’s Coffeehouse opened in the same building last June, and has become a key part of the Gas House scene. “It’s open all night, with many kinds of fair-trade coffees, espresso, mixers, and snacks. Our swing dancers love the idea, because they can get a little energy boost from the caffeine,” Vicki says.

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stephen flowers For the owner of Suddenly Samantha, it started with a single haircut on Christmas Day in 2009.

“My family celebrates on Christmas Eve, so that Christmas afternoon I was bored and recently divorced and made plans to hang out with friends later that night,” he recalls. “I decided to take my dog downtown for a walk, and a guy asked me for money for food. I offered but said there’s nothing open.”

A little hungry himself, Stephen dropped his dog off and accompanied the man to a nearby WaWa for some food and came back to the salon to eat and watch Christmas movies.

“The guy took off his hat, and his hair was just so dirty and greasy. It was clear he hadn’t had a haircut in a while,” Stephen says. “So, I offered to wash and cut his hair, and we continued to hang out.”

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After that encounter, one of his employees suggested inviting people into the salon on New Year’s Day for a warm place to stay to start off the new year. After two years trying that, Stephen and his staff settled on Christmas for the outreach, mindful that so many people are alone that day and in need of some comfort.

A new tradition started on Christmas Day 2011. Stephen and his son did their morning gift exchange and then started cutting up fruit, veggies, and cheese and laid out cookies to serve at the salon.

“I called all the local shelters and posted information on Facebook—anyone who’s alone, living on the streets, homeless and have nowhere to go, come on in for haircut or not. You’re more than welcome,” he recalls. “We had 19 people show up the first year, and it’s become our tradition every Christmas since.”

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It’s now grown to into a communitywide event supported by the Grand Eastonian and other local businesses that serves hundreds of people and provides gifts for children. Guests can get a haircut in the salon and then go up to the hotel banquet room for a traditional hot Christmas meal with dessert. This past Christmas, more than 200 were served; Stephen and his staff did 40 haircuts, too.

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Stephen’s helping hands are kept busy throughout the year. He opens Suddenly Samantha, named for his stepmother, who raised him, every Monday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to residents of Safe Harbor, an Easton shelter, and the homeless living on the streets for free haircuts.

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stephen flowers Twice a month, he goes to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on South Eighth Street in Allentown to cut hair for people who use the church’s day shelter.

A devout non-traditionalist—he lives off the grid and in fair weather, kayaks to work down the Delaware River from his home in Lower Mount Bethel Township—Stephen and his wife, Dr. Tricia Kelly, a surgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital, keep separate homes so their children can finish school in their respective school districts.

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“On Thursdays, she has a long day at work, so I go up and take care of her dogs,” Stephen says. “One day, I had my hair-cutting supplies with me and decided to cut hair in the streets of Allentown. It was cold, and the wind started to pick up and I asked about nearby shelters and was directed to St. Paul’s.”

He introduced himself, set up for the next week on a trial basis and has been doing haircuts there ever since.

Jennifer Matos, the secretary at St. Paul’s who manages the church’s Crossroads day shelter, says her clients love Stephen.

“They always ask when he’s coming back,” she says. “They love it when he shows them before and after photos. He just does a complete transformation for my clients. It’s such a morale booster.

A clean cut or a new hairstyle goes a long way. He just does this out of the kindness of his heart.”

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full of school supplies to needy children in Easton and the surrounding area. This past school year, Stephen and his crew did 169 haircuts and filled more than 300 backpacks.

He and his wife have started supporting the Brem Foundation’s Re-Bra initiative where breast cancer survivors donate old bras and help raise awareness for breast cancer. His wife also teaches self-care and provides information about early detection to women who may not otherwise be able to access that kind of medical information.

And if that wasn’t enough, Suddenly Samantha for the past five years has hosted a silent art auction called Deck the Walls to support Safe Harbor. About $3,000 is raised annually at the auction, held on Thanksgiving weekend at the Easton Public Market.

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It can start with something as basic as a haircut.

“It makes you feel good to have someone treat you like a person,” he says. “I don’t care if they live under a bridge or along a creek. You’re still human.”

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Sweet Eats: Local Chocolatiers

BY FREDERICK JERANT

Boxes of chocolates for Valentine’s Day might strike you as a cliche, but one thing is certain: It’s still a good idea. Light, dark, or white; cream-filled, caramelly, or coconutty; smooth, chewy, or crunchy—it’s a gift that will delight practically any recipient.

And while it’s easy to grab a pre-selected box or two off the shelf, it’s nearly as easy to put your personal spin on it by visiting one of the Lehigh Valley’s chocolatiers. Each treat maker offers a little pizzazz that sets it apart from the rest.

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Chocolates on Broadway

The Shoppes of Premise Maid

Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, the company is still committed to doing things the old-fashioned way.

This charming little shop, open only between October and Easter, is in a building that’s over a century old.

Originally selling just fine chocolate, it’s really become a must-try for lovers of all sweet treats.

“All of our candy is handmade,” co-owner Barry Dobil says. “That gives it a look and texture that you can’t duplicate in a mass-production setting.” He adds that the company once invested in what was supposed to be some labor-saving machinery, “but it didn’t work the way we’d expected. The rep told us that we simply needed to change our old family recipes to accommodate the machine. “No way were we going to do that. We went back to hand-production right away.”

“It’s been some sort of candy store since it was founded in the early 1900s by a local Greek family, supposedly with a loan from Whitman Chocolates and Milton Hershey,” says co-owner Christal Bussenger.

Premise Maid produces milk and dark chocolates, brittles, nuts and chews; nonpareils and many other candies; mouthwatering baked goods; and over 40 flavors of ice cream—all of which are, well, made on the premises.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without chocolate-covered strawberries.

“Our strawberries have no shelf life,” he says. “We make them fresh daily, and they sell out the day we make them.”

Josh Early’s flexibility can be a boon to procrastinating shoppers who nevertheless don’t want the same old thing.

“Guys often wait until the last minute,” Barry says, “and then they want to dash in and dash out. But we can still make it special. Just pick out a box that you like, and we’ll fill it any way you want it.”

Inside, you’ll find the original tin ceiling, stained glass windows, glazed tile walls, and marble counters. Many of the store’s candy recipes are of the same vintage, Christal says. “They are written on little pieces of paper and kept in files, almost like an old family recipe book.”

Among the house specialties are Jordan crackers and crushed peanut clusters.

Christal explains that the rather plain cigar-shaped nibblers are utterly transformed when dipped in the shop’s own light or dark chocolate. And the clusters contain carefully ground peanuts that are evenly distributed throughout the binding chocolate, resulting in a distinctive texture.

Chocolates on Broadway puts a twist on the heart-shaped box too. Instead of simple printed decorations, their boxes It’s still a male-oriented market, he notes, are covered in various fabrics and fesbut women are starting to give Valentooned with satin bows, silk flowers, and tine’s Day candies as well. That’s why the other embellishments. Some even have store stocks heart-shaped boxes decovarious occupational themes, such as rated with shirt-and-tie or tuxedo motifs. nursing or military service.

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Everything is based on old family recipes, and CEO Joe Damiano is especially proud of their peanut butter meltaway candy. “It’s our best seller, and the recipe hasn’t changed since my dad developed it about 40 years ago,” he says.

But those luscious tastes aren’t limited to candies. “We took many of our candy flavors and turned them into cakes and ice creams,” Joe says.

And that presents loads of options for Valentine’s Day gifts, far beyond the usual box of chocolates—think ice cream cake that tastes like your loved one’s favorite candy or a sundae with a wonderful mix of flavors.

The candy mecca also boasts heartshaped cakes, nonpareils with red and white beads, special wrappers for hard candies, and custom assortments in special boxes.

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Chocolatiers Chocolate Works Step into the Chocolate Works facility and you’ll get up close and personal with the candy-making process. Much of the production machinery is right out front, and each visitor gets a free sample.

It’s a wonderful introduction to the store’s assorted truffles, barks, caramels, cordial cherries, dipped cookies, pretzels, fruits, and so much more.

If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, Pat and his crew can create chocolate-dipped wine bottles. “It’s a multi-step process,” he explains. “First, we shrink-wrap the bottle to create a smooth, uncontaminated surface. Next, we dip and re-dip the bottle into light or dark chocolate in order to build up a shell.”

(And not just a thin coating, either. Pat boasts that about a full pound of chocolate is layered onto each bottle.) Afterward, the shell can be hand-decorated.

You can also order long-stem dipped strawberries, “which we can customize to various levels. For example, we can drizzle them with certain colors—such as red or pink—or we can write messages on the berries, provided that we have enough lead time. We consider each order individually,” he says. “If it’s realistically possible, we’ll do it for you.”

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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY IS A HAPPY ONE. Welcome to Happy. Healthy. Local., a new section devoted to your health and wellness. Join us as we explore the Lehigh Valley to bring you the best wellness resources, delicious and nourishing foods to try, and fun ways to stay fit.

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BY JENNIFER MARANGOS Christopher Ellis is half the man he used to be.

He’s also twice as happy. The 34-year-old lost 331 lbs. thanks to bariatric surgery and credits St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Weight Management Center with giving him his life back.

Christopher’s turning point came two years ago on Thanksgiving Day. While hosting the holiday dinner, a small ice storm prompted him to go outside and salt the sidewalk.

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“I slipped and fell and couldn’t get up on my own,” he says. “Not because of the ice, but because of my weight. If someone had not seen me, I could’ve been stuck out there in the freezing cold. It was embarrassing, frustrating, and scary.”

He knew he needed to make a change, but he was afraid.

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“My biggest fear was my food addiction,” Christopher says. After his first meeting with a dietitian, he went home and cried, afraid that one of the only joys he had left in life—food— would be gone. The distant promise of weight loss success, however, inspired him to stay the course.

Christopher finally chose St. Luke’s program because it provided the support he needed. “St. Luke’s put an emphasis on changing your way of thinking about food before changing your body,” he says. “I knew I had issues with food that needed to be addressed [before jumping into surgery] and I felt like St. Luke’s was my best opportunity to do that.”

Dr. Maher El Chaar, co-medical director of Bariatric Surgery, performed the weight-loss operation, a procedure commonly known as gastric bypass surgery. When Dr. El Chaar first met Christopher in 2015, at a weight of 550 lbs. and BMI of 72, Ellis was medically classified as “mega-obese”—a step beyond the morbidly obese category typically referenced by mainstream news media.

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Christopher was only in the hospital overnight. He followed a liquid diet for one week, followed by a week of pureed foods, and soft foods for the next eight weeks. After that, he was able to consume regular foods—albeit smaller portions than he was used to.

Christopher has been able to say goodbye to more than just oversized meals and clothing sizes—he has left sleep apnea, several blood pressure medications, plantar fasciitis, joint pain, and pre-diabetes in the past.

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“I still consider myself to be rather shy,” he says. “I used to avoid things like concerts, where I was concerned about fitting into seats, but now I go to anything I can afford.” Christopher also now volunteers to represent his company at meetings and strikes up conversations with people he would have been too intimidated to speak to in the past.

Darin Carlton made a very important wish when he blew out the candles on his 50th birthday: He wished to reach his 60th.

Dr. El Chaar continues to see Christopher as a patient—and will do so for the rest of his life.

Darin knew from his family history that he wouldn’t live to see his 60th cake unless he made a drastic change. Always a self-described “big guy,” Darin says, “I always made excuses … so what’s a few extra pounds?”

“The goal is to maintain the weight loss,” he says, noting that St. Luke’s is special because it is a weight management center. “Obesity is a chronic disease, and the surgery is not a magic bullet—you have to be willing to put in the effort to make the change in lifestyle and be committed, and the doctor needs to provide support and education.”

Struggling with weight and thinking about bariatric surgery? “Do it!” Christopher encourages. “This is the best decision you will make for yourself. You will actually get to experience life instead of watching it slip by.”

But on that birthday, he decided to lose the weight.

"I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS A LONG TIME AGO." After investigating weight loss programs—and even considering surgery like Christopher at one point—Darin wanted to see if he could do it without the surgery.

On March 2, 2016, Darin began his medical weight loss journey, with the help of St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Weight Management Center.

Eighteen months later, Darin is about 95 lbs. lighter. Thanks to his weight loss, he achieved the personal milestone of running his first 10K race last October. “The goal was to finish it with no walking,” he explains.

Before the St. Luke’s program, he couldn’t run three feet, let alone three miles, Darin quips. Today, he typically runs 5 miles at a stretch.

He has also changed his diet: “One of the things I find myself doing is reading every food label before I buy something,” Darin says, which he had never done in the past.

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ful seeing the expressions of people who I have not seen in a while,” he says. “Their positive comments reinforce my desire to maintain and stay on track in the future.”

Just like training for his 10K, Darin knows that there are struggles to be overcome. “I had to realize that this journey is a marathon and not a sprint,” she says. “I did not get this heavy overnight and I wasn’t going to lose the weight overnight either, but as I passed the 50 lb. mark and continued losing weight to where I am today, I realized I should have done this a long time ago.”

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THERE’S NOTHING SELFISH ABOUT

self-care

When you have a big heart, you find yourself wanting to take care of those around you.

Here’s one local mom’s take on why taking care of yourself is the best place to start.

“We cannot share our gifts unless we give to ourselves first.

It’s like our flight attendant tells us before we take off: ‘In case of an emergency, place your mask on first before helping others.’

When I take time for self-care, I am able to be the best mother, partner, and friend that I can be.”

- KATIE BARBARO Mother of two, ages 10 & 7

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Knowing where to go—and when. Here’s a quick guide.

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Take that nap. Read that book. Go to that spin class. Buy that top-shelf granola. You and the people around you will be better for it.

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Ask. Ask yourself if you need a 5-10 minute break. If so, take it. “Productivity levels drop when we constantly push forward to meet deadlines, playdates, and appointments—and our time with friends and family suffers when we’re mentally fatigued,” Katie says.

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Breathe. “Take time to slow down and focus on your breath, allowing your mind and body to reconnect,” Katie says.

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Compassion. “Just as you would be concerned about a loved one having a healthy breakfast, drinking enough water, or overbooking her schedule, make sure that you show yourself the same compassion,” Katie says.

“Evaluate yourself from the eyes of your best friend.”

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3 BENEFITS OF PARTNER YOGA

Looking for something new to do with your sweetheart? Partner yoga takes the traditionally individual practice of yoga to the next level, inviting communication, trust, and teamwork onto the mat. Here are 3 reasons why you and your partner should give it a try this February:

1. You’ll nurture communication, trust, and teamwork.

While working towards the common goal of achieving the poses, you’ll learn a lot about yourselves as a couple along the way. Are you able to stay patient with your partner, trust that your partner will support you, and ask for help when you need it?

2. It’s a chance to play.

As we grow older, many of us leave playing in the past. This is a chance to let go, experiment, and not take yourselves too seriously. How long has it been since you lost track of time, put your phone down, and just enjoyed yourselves?

3. You’ll be active.

Yes, binge-watching Netflix is fun, but the couch will be there when you get home. Partner yoga requires no previous yoga experience and offers plenty of modifications so that you can benefit from the pose without straying too far from your comfort zone. The low-impact movements are ideal for all fitness levels.

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Mom to Mom:

mindfulness

Annual Wellness visit An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the saying goes, and this old adage is especially true when it comes to an Annual Wellness Visit.

During this appointment, you and your doctor will talk about a plan for preventive care in the coming year, according to Lauren E. Strohm, DO, a family medicine doctor with St. Luke’s Family Practice in Palmer. Your doctor may also: • Record things like your weight, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, etc.

HERE’S WHAT TO DO:

ALL IT TAKES IS FIVE MINUTES A DAY.

1. Find a chair in which your feet comfortably touch the ground.

Sit up tall, straighten your spine, relax your shoulders, and allow your eyes to close.

2. Pause and become aware of sensations in your body with a sense of curiosity and acceptance.

3. Now relax your belly, noticing it rise and fall as the breath naturally comes and goes. When your mind wanders (which happens to everyone), notice where your mind was (planning, remembering, judging) and simply return your attention—with kindness for yourself—to the breath and begin again. If you need to bring your attention back fifty times, that is perfectly fine. Let go of expectations and simply observe what arises.

4. Congratulate yourself on being more mindful and kind to you.

Mindfulness meditation builds increased awareness, calm, and an overall sense of well-being. For me, it’s the difference between having day that is frantic versus peaceful and energized. All it takes is five minutes.

Adapted from Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms by Shonda Moralis. For guided meditation and resources, visit shondamoralis.net. To learn more about Shonda Moralis, check out thepeaktv.com and search “mindfulness.”

BY SHONDA MORALIS

With my book Breathe, Mama, Breathe, I set out to help busy moms slow down, feel more joy, and cope with difficulties that I was struggling with—the wonder, trials, love, and exhaustion of parenting—by sharing the practice of mindfulness.

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Discuss your current medications.

Go over any risk factors you should be aware of.

Screen for any cognitive issues.

No matter your age, Dr. Strohm says that an Annual Wellness Visit is a great way to protect your physical, mental, and emotional health. In fact, these important check-ups are covered by Medicare for those age 65 and older. Medicare patients should keep in mind that other services a provider may recommend as a result of the wellness visit may not be covered.

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Any medical records you have, including screenings and shots you’ve had in the past year.

Your family health history.

A list of all prescriptions, over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take.

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BY JENNIFER MARANGOS

This Valentine’s Day, there’s even more reason to celebrate being in a loving relationship. A new study confirms that men in happier marriages have lower cardiovascular risk factors than men whose relationships are struggling. The same is true for women: A study in 2014 showed that women’s heart health reflects the positive (or negative) state of their marriage.

No need to race to wedding chapel if you haven’t met your special someone.

There are plenty of things that married—and unmarried—men and women can do to improve their cardiovascular health, according to Dwithiya K. Thomas, MD, FACC, and Medical Director of St. Luke’s Women’s Heart Center.

Q: WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “HEART HEALTH”?

IS THAT MAINLY PREVENTING HEART ATTACKS? A: Heart health, or heart disease, is an all-encompassing term that is used to describe many different heart problems. It can be used to describe blockages in the arteries that supply the heart—the plaque that puts someone at risk for heart attacks. In addition, it can also be used to describe structural heart problems that people are either born with or develop later on in life. Heart disease can also be used to describe electrical problems of the heart—leading to arrhythmias, or heart rhythm problems. Although some of these problems are not necessarily avoidable, the development of blockages to some degree is preventable. We, as cardiologists, focus a lot of our time and effort with patients to help avoid heart attacks.

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A: The more we learn about exercise and its benefits to the body, the more we realize that the “hour at the

gym” mentality is not always the best option. Apart from the time commitment, the repetitive stress on your joints from activities like the treadmill, elliptical, and stepper machines may have some adverse effects in the future for joint health.

If you look at the exercise regimens of current athletes, fitness trainers, and fitness enthusiasts, more of them partake in shorter workouts with a combination of interval training and muscle stretching and strengthening activities. Many of these experts report a leaner body physique along with improved health numbers like blood pressure, glucose levels, and cholesterol levels. (See page 36 for an interval workout you can do at home.)

Q: MY FAMILY HISTORY IS TERRIBLE. AM I DOOMED?

heart health. There are, however, some additional behavioral modifications that are important. For instance, a healthy amount of sleep, keeping your mind active, and lessening stress in your life can also be very beneficial for not only your heart, but your overall body health. Practices like meditation and yoga can also help a person become more in tune with their bodies, improve the detection of early symptoms, and improve mind and body health.

Q: WHAT SORTS OF TESTS OR CHECK-UPS SHOULD PEOPLE GET FOR THEIR HEART? A: Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the United States, affecting one out of every three women. Annual check-ups with a primary care doctor to detect risk factors like high blood pressure are a good idea. The age at which to get a cholesterol level, blood glucose level, and a baseline EKG is going to vary based on your individual risk factors. If you have not had this testing done before the age of 35, it is definitely time to get that information to optimize your cardiac risk. On the other hand, if you are having symptoms in the chest that are concerning, like chest pains, shortness of breath, or palpitations, it might be worthwhile to also consult with a cardiologist. At St. Luke’s, we also offer the Women’s Heart Center, where we screen for heart disease in women.

A: It is true that family history is a very important risk factor when it comes to heart disease and heart attack risk. It is one risk factor that is not modifiable.

But that does not mean that you need to “give up” and accept your fate. By living a healthy, active lifestyle with good control over blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, weight—and by not smoking—you can slow the rate of progression of the build-up of atherosclerotic plaque. A cardiac event that was supposed to affect you in your 40s-50s may be delayed to your 70s-80s with good control of your modifiable risk factors.

WHERE DERRIÈRE MEETS CHAIR

Q: MOST PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT DIET AND EXERCISE FOR HEART HEALTH. WHAT ELSE MATTERS? A: Engaging a heart healthy diet and exercise program is definitely important to improving and maintaining

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Spinnerstown Hotel is one of many local restaurants that serves up tasty dishes with fewer than 350 mg of sodium and 550 calories, with saturated fat making up less than 7 percent of those calories. This mouthwatering plate of Grilled Salmon meets those guidelines, making it a heart-healthy dish, according to Debbie Cooper, RD, LDN. Spinnerstown Hotel spinnerstownhotel.com 215.536.7242

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LET’S

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If you don’t have at least half an hour to devote to exercise, should you just skip the gym and make up for it later with an extra-long session on the treadmill? The answer is no, according to John Graham, Senior Network Administrator for Fitness and Sports Performance, St. Luke’s University Health Network.

“The bottom line is that it’s better to exercise more frequently for a short period of time than it is to exercise just once or twice per week for a longer period of time,” he says. “Regular exercise will increase your metabolic rate and enhance your overall fitness.”

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Seated along Hellertown’s main drag is 1774 Grille & Tap, a lively haven for foodies that offers fresh, local sourcing and casual fine dining.

Purchased in 1747 by Frederick Scholl, the historic spot was owned by the Heller family from 1774 until 1821, later becoming the Pennsylvania Hotel in 1872. Today, the landmark has a new focus—foodies—and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.

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Hurry and try these menu items now, because they might not be there next month. As 1774 Grille & Tap sources seasonally and locally, the menu changes with the season. The spring menu will roll out on Wednesday, March 7, with a sneak peak dinner event that includes a 5-course tapas-style dining experience and wine pairing that evening.

While eating in the dining room is always an option, the bar is another choice for both socializing and enjoying the full menu. The crowd is fun and lively, and Maria Lopiccolo, the head bartender, is always experimenting with a fresh fruit puree or housemade syrup—think ďŹ g and Madagascar vanilla bean syrup or spiced pear puree. She is a true expert at pairing avor preferences with drinks. (I had formally all but renounced whiskey in its entirety, and on an earlier visit, she convinced me to try a drink that she had just come up with that happened to have whiskey in it. “If you like red wine, you’ll like this,â€? she had assured me as I eyed the glass suspiciously. She was, of course, correct.) If you’re in the mood for a fun cocktail, deďŹ nitely ask for her advice. If not, the bar also has an impressive wine selection and nearly a dozen craft beers on tap.

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Carol C. Dorey Carol is quick to credit the wealth of desirable properties in Bucks County and the Lehigh Valley for making it possible to focus on the top 5 percent of the marketplace—an exclusive niche served by her Springtown office, where the average sales price in 2017 was $500,000. Listings begin at $300,000 and spiral into the heady multi-million dollar range.

Carol first succumbed to the bucolic charms of the region as a child when her parents bought a farm in Bucks County in 1943. “My dad had a business in New York, but at the farm he created one of the top 10 Ayrshire dairy cattle herds in the country,” she says. “So I’ve loved this area forever. This is where the fun was.

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This broker adds, however, that many of her firm’s buyers and sellers are discretionary. “They don’t need to do it next month or even next year,” Carol explains. “What I love for us to do is listen to what people are really wanting and help them achieve that.” For example, when people are waffling about selling, she tells them, “When you’re ready, you’ll know. Enjoy your house and stop losing sleep over it.”

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Be calm. If you prefer to drink some calm, try a hot mug of herbal tea. Drink the tea slowly and without distractions, taking at least 10 minutes to simply pause.

Spend time in nature. Yes, it’s cold! But the benefits to being outside make it worth it to put on your coat, hat, and gloves.

The Lehigh Valley has many beautiful parks, such as the Rail Trail in Saucon Valley. “Spending time in nature, going for a long walk, whether it’s while also connecting with friends or being alone, is a wonderful way to be kinder to yourself,” says Dr. Ritvo. “Choose what makes you feel best and make sure you are doing it regularly.”

At the end of the day, the week, the months, the years, the one person who will always be with you is you.

There’s no place like “om.” Disciplines such as yoga can calm the body—and mind. “Activities that calm the nervous system are important to incorporate into your routine,” says Dr. Ritvo. “Yoga, meditation, and warm baths all quiet our

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Balance your chakras. At the Meera Salon and Day Spa, you can have a chakra balancing massage with essential oils or reiki.

Have a facial. Young Medical Spa offers a calming facial or an antioxidant facial. Taking the time to do this for yourself can be such a treat to the spirit.

It’s not too late to resolve to make 2018 the year you’re kinder to yourself.

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CALENDAR Neck Pain Workshop

Blood of the Vine Murder Mystery Dinner

demonstration. Call 484.526.2100 to sign up.

music by vocalist Debi Irene Wahl. Visit folinoestate.com for tickets.

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When: February 10 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Where: Physical Therapy at When: February 10 | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. DaVinci Senior Science St. Luke’s | 6551 Silver Crest Rd, Bath Where: Folino Estate | 340 Old U.S. 22, Program sponsored by Why: This workshop is an interactive Kutztown St. Luke’s: My Aching Leg experience to learn about neck Why: A haunting love story that spanned pain and how to effectively manage the area Folino Estate rests upon today.

When: February 26 | 1 p.m. - 2 pm. it. Please call 484.526.7355 to RSVP. In between storytelling acts, enjoy Where: DaVinci Science Center | 3145 Historic Bethlehem Chocolate Trail

When: February 10 | 1 p.m.

Where: Main St, Historic Downtown Bethlehem

Why: Be prepared to be carried away by chocolate bliss! Purchase a passport for $25, your ticket to sample different chocolate treats from the 15+ participating businesses along the chocolate trail.

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When: February 24 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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Learn about A1C levels, exercise, stress management, and a cooking

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FACS, Chief Academic Officer, Senior Associate Dean, and Professor of Surgery at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, will present “My Aching Leg.” This subject will include poor circulation in the context of the inner workings of our cardiovascular health. Free for DaVinci Science Center members, $5 for non-members.

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