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Departments 6
GOOD TASTE
Sugar Hill Jazz House 26
PRIDE OF PLACE
Creative Awnings 36
HOT TICKET
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LOCAL COLOR
Mardochee Dade 44
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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Noch Ein Bier, Bitte. Celebrating Oktoberfest in the Lehigh Valley
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GOOD TASTE
Sugar Hill JAZ Z HO U S E
WRITTEN BY CATHY KILEY
It’s hard to believe that The Sugar Hill Jazz House has only been open a few months. It already has an amazing following that only promises to get better. Tom and I stopped in a couple of weeks ago for dinner on a Friday night. The place was filling up when we arrived at 6:30. We sat at the unique, piano key motif bar for a drink and listened to some pretty special piano and Parisian Bistro music prior to going into the dining room for an evening of Jazz.
The concept at Sugar Hill Jazz House is fantastic and this is a unique addition to the downtown Allentown scene… not only for the great music but also for the wonderful food and friendly people. Priscilla and Jenna J. were at the bar that night and mixed up frosty beverages for Tom and me while we had the opportunity to chat with husband and wife co-owners Jay King and Mary Shearin of “Baby Got Que" fame. Realtor Mark Smith purchased this location (formerly Rhobata of Tokyo) and leased it to King and Shearin who were looking to expand their business from their previous location at 9th and Jackson. This joining of forces has proven successful to all parties. Melding American Jazz and Southern BBQ is a match made in heaven and totally works here. The minimalist black and white decor is attractive as are the framed pictures of famous musicians adorning the walls.
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Sugar Hill The bar was chock full of revelers of all ages and from all walks of life. Jay explained that this was his dream – that everyone who comes to Sugar Hill Jazz House would feel welcome and enjoy their night. Most of the talented performers are regionally or nationally known but the floor is open to student musicians as well. Jay (who is also the executive chef) and Mary have hand-picked their employees all of whom are friendly and fun to say the least. They all have great personalities and work well together. We were seated at a table in the dining room and Natasha was quick to take our order. Appetizers include three versions of Wings all served up with either Hennessy BBQ Sauce, Baby Got Que Sauce or traditional Buffalo Sauce; Pulled Pork Tacos; Panko Breaded Fried Shrimp; Hand-cut Fries loaded with cheese sauce, shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, jalapenos, sour cream, and Baby Got Que sauce drizzled on top; King Scallops with Mango Salsa and Pork-A-Bobs – skewered Sweet Italian Sausage with bacon, vegetables and Baby Got Que sauce. There are also Mixed or Classic Caesar Salads on the menu as well as BBQ Beef Brisket Chile and Charleston She Crab Soup which I ordered as my appetizer. This version of one of my favorite soups was rich, creamy and served very hot, which is always a plus. It was full of lump crab and plenty of celery, onions and garlic. This was absolutely delicious and I’m very glad I ordered it. I really wanted to order the Loaded Fries because they looked very decadent but decided to save them until next time. I ordered Pulled Pork Tacos as my entree and they were wonderful. Three warm soft tacos, heaped with smoked pulled pork arrived topped with lettuce, cheddar cheese and fresh Mango Salsa. These were absolutely delicious. The pulled pork was lean and smothered in savory sauce. The mango salsa was sweet and a perfect accompaniment. Tom decided on the Blackened Catfish that was garnished with Jamaican relish. He LOVED this dish. The catfish was very fresh, had just the right zip and the side dishes of collard greens, candied yams, and freshly baked cornbread were perfect. Everything at Sugar Hill Jazz House is made in house. Their menu offers broad choices. There are four variations on The Burger as well as other sandwiches in addition to Shrimp ’n Grits and a 16-ounce Rib Eye. All meats from “The Pit” are prepared with their house rub before cooking in Sugar Hill’s
apple and cherry wood pit for up to 12 hours the result being their award winning Bar-B-Que. Choose from Jay’s Award Winning BBQ Chicken or Beef Brisket, BBQ Pulled Pork, Smoked Wings, Pork or Beef Ribs, Sausage Links, or The Big “D” Combo that is perfect for sharing. All sides are made from scratch every day as are desserts. I estimate the dining room seats about 75. The windows are raised so it gives the feel of sitting below ground. It reminded me of my days hanging out in The Village. The rear glass doors look out onto the beautiful architecture of the surrounding buildings. Together with great acoustics and enthusiastic fans, this is a fine setting for hearing some excellent sounds by very talented musicians like The Greg Edwards Quartet who performed when we were there. The concept at Sugar Hill Jazz House is fantastic and this is a unique addition to the downtown Allentown scene. Tom and I love Jazz and have told our friends about it. We are looking forward to going back again very soon not only for the great music but also for the wonderful food and friendly people.
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Sugar Hill Oh, dessert! I rarely order cheesecake but Jay insisted I try it here. Their sous chef J.P. made a creamy vanilla cheesecake with chocolate ganache and berry sauce. It was heavenly and a sweet ending to a deliciously savory meal. Jay is a native of Philadelphia and made his way to the Lehigh Valley by way of Florida and North Carolina where he worked and honed his skills at various places such as The Cheesecake Factory and Hard Rock Cafe. This is home now and we are all lucky that he and Mary have brought us the Sugar Hill Jazz House. You must go and experience what Sugar Hill has to offer. You certainly will be glad you did. Sugar Hill Jazz House is open every day from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. and is conveniently located at 39 South 9th Street (just south of Hamilton) in Allentown. There is plenty of on-street metered parking as well as nearby lots. Enjoy piano bar Happy Hours most days during the week and Jazz every Friday and Saturday nights starting around 7 p.m. . They do not take reservations so get there early. Call 610.841.5299 for further information or follow them on Facebook.
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There are different regional barbecue styles all across the country. Although they all cook their meat low and slow, that’s where the similarities stop. Some cook pig, some smoke different cuts of beef, some lamb, and some chicken. Sauces are also varied: some are vinegar and pepper-based; others utilize brown sugar and molasses; in some, mustard is the predominant flavor; and tomato is the primary flavor in others. While there are plenty of nuances and micro-regional styles, there are four styles that anyone who claims to be a barbecue lover should know about. In North Carolina, barbecue revolves around the pig: the “whole hog” in the east and the shoulder in the west. The pork is chopped up and usually mixed with a vinegar-based sauce that’s heavy on the spices and contains only a small amount of tomato sauce, if any. In Memphis, it’s all about the ribs. Wet
ribs are slathered with barbecue sauce before and after cooking, and dry ribs are seasoned with a dry rub. You’ll also find lots of barbecue sandwiches in Memphis: chopped pork on a bun topped with barbecue sauce, pickles, and coleslaw. Kansas City barbecue uses a wide variety of meat (but especially beef) and here it’s all about the sauce, which is thick and sweet. Kansas City is a barbecue melting pot, so expect to find plenty of ribs, brisket, chicken, and pulled pork there, all served with plenty of sauce. Brisket burnt ends are also a specialty here. And there are a few different styles native to Texas, but the most famous variety is the Central Texas Hill Country “meat market” style: heavy on the beef brisket, which has been given a black pepper-heavy rub. Sauce and side dishes usually play second fiddle, because in Texas it’s all about the meat, be risket, or sausage. saussage. it ginormous beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, brisket, SOURCE: EATER.COM
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Noch ein Bier, bitte. CELEBRATING OKTOBERFEST IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY WRITTEN BY CEZANNE COLVIN
Do you like beer? Yes. Do you like games? Sure do. Do you like fun? Obviously. Do you tend to get really excited about anything with the suffix “-fest”? Happens to the best of us. Do you like spending $2,109 and 11 hours on a plane from Philadelphia to Munich with a layover in Frankfurt in order to celebrate Oktoberfest? Hard pass. Thankfully, the Lehigh Valley and its surrounding areas offer plenty of ways to partake in the German jubilee. Cheers!
Oktoberfest at SteelStacks SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 & OCTOBER 7-9 FRIDAY: 5 P.M. TO 10 P.M. SATURDAYS: 12 P.M. TO 10 P.M. SUNDAYS: 12 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Hopping with festivities like barrel rolling, stein races, Masskrugstemmen (that’s when you hold a beer stein without bending your elbow until you feel like your arm is going to fall off and then continue to hold it, because why not?), and water pong, the free family-friendly festival is back for two weekends of Bavarian-inspired fun. In addition to live music and German food tents, the ’fest will feature a Dachshund race, the area’s largest bingo event, and glassblowing demonstrations. And new this year, The Great Lakes Timber Show, an entertaining Lumber Jack show that features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling, and loads of clean family humor.
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Just there to get your drink on? Head to Brewers’ Village, a gathering of some of Pennsylvania’s best brewers and breweries with more than 25 different Oktoberfest brews and seasonal sips to sample. Visit steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest for more information.
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Oktoberfest Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K OCTOBER 2, 10:30 A.M. The third annual Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K returns this fall with a festive, German-themed race that starts and ends at the Yuengling Festhalle tent at the SteelStacks campus. Participants will walk away with an official Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K beer stein – with a complementary pour of Yuengling Oktoberfest beer – in addition to a free tech shirt and race photos. The race is limited to 3,000 participants, so be sure to preregister online. Visit oktoberfestrace.com for more information.
Run Lehigh Valley’s Oktoberfest “5K-ish” OCTOBER 1, 12 P.M. TO 3 P.M. According to Run Lehigh Valley, this “5K-ish” isn’t your typical 5K – in fact, they describe it as “not really a 5K at all, but calling it a run makes us feel better.” We’ll take it. The rain-or-shine race across downtown Bethlehem encourages participants to don their best Oktoberfest-inspired attire as they dash from bar to bar. Each boozy checkpoint offers raffle tickets for a prize giveaway, and participants are awarded two free beers at the afterparty, which includes a live band. Participating bars include Roosevelt’s 21st, Joe’s Tavern, The Bayou, Broadway Social, Ripper’s Pub, The Steel Pub, and Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub. The run often sells out, so be sure to preregister online. Visit runlehighvalley.com/races/oktoberfest-5k for more information.
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Oktoberfest Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain OCTOBER 1-2, 12 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Head to Blue Mountain for a free admission and family-friendly celebration of Bavarian eats, artisan crafts, a dance oor, and, of course, a biergarden. A scenic lift ride offers breathtaking views of the Poconos, and Saturday evening will wind down with a ďŹ reworks show. Visit skibluemt.com/ upcoming-events/oktoberfest for more information.
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very own trail of distinctive brews and spirits? From Allentown’s HiJinx Brewing Company and Colony Meadery to Easton’s Two Rivers and Weyerbacher breweries, Bethlehem’s artisan distillery Social Still, and Kutztown’s Saucony Creek and Golden Avalanche breweries, you don’t have to go abroad to discover a new favorite drink. Visit lehighvalleyaletrail.com for more information.
Oktoberfest at Bear Creek SEPTEMBER 18, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Nestled in a scenic alpine setting, Bear Creek’s Oktoberfest revelers will enjoy festivities at this “Munich on the mountain” destination with German music, folk dancing, and food. Bear Creek hosts the only Oktoberfest Volksmarch in the Lehigh Valley, a picturesque 5K or 10K family-friendly fall foliage hike. At the peak of the mountain, hikers can make a pit stop at a festival tent to enjoy panoramic views of the Valley while sipping German beer. Visit bcmountainresort. com/features/407-oktoberfest for more information.
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Pozzuto and his family put that interest into action, traveling to Germany to visit awning factories and manufacturers and learn about their production. “I thought, this can’t be too difficult, with 25 years’ experience,” he remembered saying. “So I started a little awning business in 1986 with my former son-in-law. It took off pretty well.” Now, 30 years later, Pozzuto can’t even fathom the thought of retiring. With an infectious, can-do enthusiasm in his voice, Pozzuto is clearly proud to be president of Creative Awnings, the sales side of the business, Perfecta Awnings, the manufacturing side, and Mauritzon Northeast, which offers other acrylic fabrics to awning and boat dealers. They’ve been at 425 Springfield St. in Springfield Township, between Coopersburg and Quakertown, since moving to the 24,000-square-foot facility in 1993. Pozzuto turns 86 in September and eagerly shows up early for work every day to help his employees run the industrial-strength sewing machines that stitch together customized home and commercial awnings that are sold locally and shipped, through a network of 50 dealers, from the Midwest to the southern United States. “Every order is unique.” Pozzuto said. “We receive specs on fabric color and size, we cut and sew the fabric, build the frame, marry the two together and send the final product by truck.” A seasonal business, it has grown to include 18 employees during the busy stretch between March and September, where sometimes the factory turns out as many as 25 orders a day.
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And, during a hot summer like this year’s, the company has an attractive, resonant sales pitch – temperatures can be 20 degrees cooler under a customer-designed awning. It’s a family affair, with Pozzuto’s wife, Violet, managing the books, and his daughter, Karen, as senior general manager. Her son, Kyle, an installer, is also working at the company, too.
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Pricing depends on the width of the awning and how far it projects from the building and the accessories that can go with it, such as solar sensors that will send a signal to automatically extend the awning. There are even wind sensors that will retract the awning if strong winds are detected. “We do everything ourselves,” Pozzuto said. “All the fabric is cut and sewn on the premises, and we assemble and attach the fabric and test and do the installations.” Devotedly customer-focused, he stands ready to offer advice for proper care of his products. “If it gets dirty, I tell customers to simply brush it off with a long-handle broom,” he said. “If it’s targeted and stained by a bird, just wet the fabric down from the bottom up.”
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Pozzuto also preaches common sense to his customers. “If a strong wind comes up, use good common sense and retract the awning, and don’t extend an awning if a strong wind is expected,” he said. “My awning at home is 13 by 22 feet. It can become quite a sail in a strong summer storm.”
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“We back everything we make,” Pozzuto added. “We had a customer who called about an awning 25 years old, and it needed repair in the older stitching and we fixed it. It makes me feel good when I see old customers still enjoying our products.”
Karen Pozzuto said it’s been inspiring to learn not only the awning trade from her dad but also the importance of nurturing strong, lasting relationships with customers. “It’s been an incredible honor to learn from him and to be part of a family business,” she said. “He’s so dedicated to the business, our family and our customers. He’s here early in the morning and doesn’t leave until the day’s work is done. That means so much to our employees, to have that kind of inspired leadership. I can’t think of anyone with his work ethic and commitment.” She said her father believes in making business personal by building lasting relationships backed by quality products that are handmade with the kind of care that only comes from a family-run enterprise.
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“Our customers keep coming back and we get many referrals because of his vision and hands-on attention to making sure every order is completed in a timely manner and to exacting standards,” Karen Pozzuto said. Pozzuto shows no sign of slowing down. “I still go to work every morning and still sit down and sew,” he said. “I have found one person for sure who I can rely on in this life, and it’s me along with my family and co-workers. I learned and proved I could do this successfully. It just takes a lot of hard work and dedication.”
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Shade Tree Murmurs started the night before. Schedules were exchanged, coordinates were mapped, and secret plans were made under the cover of night. In the wee hours of the next morning, texts served as our Morse code… thumbs flew through the keyboards. We had one mission and one mission only – to get the shade tree at the community pool. Families are either a community pool family or they aren’t. We are, and I love our pool, but sadly, our pool season has come to an end for the year. Our pool is not big, nor is it glamorous. We do not have a tab that we can sign for our lunches, and we do not have towels provided. What we do have are 25-cent Cow Tails (best candy ever), a wonky tetherball pole, gallons and gallons of highly chlorinated water that I do not have to clean or manage, and we have the shade tree.
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My son and his friends have a game they call Bottle Cap, where they literally throw a bottle cap into the pool, and he who snags it wins. Sure, there are rules and regulations for Bottle Cap, but this game goes on forever. One tiny water bottle cap can keep 7, 13-yearolds captivated for hours. Now remove the setting. I CANNOT imagine handing my son a single white bottle cap at home and saying, “Ok, here you go. Entertain yourself until dinner.” Mutiny in Coopersburg. That’s what makes the pool so great. One bottle cap + one pool = hours of fun. I sat under the tree and played tape recorder. “Mommy, can I have…” “It’s in the pool bag.” “Mom, where is the…” “It’s in the pool bag.” “I can’t find…” “It’s it the pool bag.” I don’t do a lot of things right, but I do pack a good pool bag.
I sat under the tree to heal. My mom died this summer, and a few weeks later, so did my grandmother. I sat under the tree in shock, and I sat under the tree knowing my life has now tilted. I sat there, and I hashed out the details of planning, not one, but two memorial services; I realized I now had a new role in the extended family; and I worried about my dad, my brother, and my kids. But sitting at the pool with my three friends, under “our” tree, I started to heal. Sometimes it is easier to talk to people when you are both looking at the same thing instead of each other. Sometimes it is easier to just not talk at all. Sometimes you just need to sit with your friends under your tree.
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I sat under the tree and was grateful. I was grateful I had friends who cared and showed their love and support. I was grateful I have the memories of being a daughter and granddaughter to these two loving women. I was grateful I was in a position where I COULD sit under the tree for an afternoon, and I was grateful my kids were having a ball at the community pool, because sometimes the community pool just makes everything ok. That and Cow Tails.
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Many of us have dreams that remain tantalizingly Months later, Wagner found an old cello that had out-of-reach, no matter how hard we chase them. been languishing in storage at Mosser elementary school. “It was like Christmas morning when I Mardochee Dade’s dreams of playing cello began gave it to him,” Wagner said. “I showed him how to when he discovered the instrument in third grade. hold it, and how to pluck and bow the strings, and Just 10 years later, thanks to innate skill, determi- he really took to it. Even though he started lessons nation, and enthusiastic community support, he’s well behind the other students, he soon caught up become one of our region’s most accomplished to them – and kept on going.” young string players.
Always Pushing Ahead It started with a simple music presentation at Lehigh Parkway elementary school in Allentown. You know the type – the music teacher does a show’n’tell with a range of instruments, hoping to kindle students’ interest. Although Mardochee was first drawn to violin, elementary instrumental music teacher Will Wagner suggested the cello instead. “I’m thankful that happened,” Mardochee recalled. “The size of the instrument, the sound… it was just beautiful compared to the other string instruments.” But money problems intervened. Mardochee’s parents had emigrated from Haiti in 1999 with their own dreams – father Marius to be a civil engineer, mother Anonise to be a doctor. Instead, they are respectively a handyman and a nurse’s aide. Renting a cello – much less buying one – was out of the question.
Wagner added that persistence is one of Mardochee’s defining features. “He won’t take ‘no’ for an answer – and I mean that in a good way,” Wagner said. For example, after just a year of lessons, Mardochee wanted to tackle J. S. Bach’s “Cello Suite #1.” “I didn’t think he had the skills yet,” Wagner said. “And some parts are written on the alto clef, which he didn’t know how to read.” Nevertheless, Wagner gave him the sheet music. A week later, Mardochee had nailed it – even the alto clef parts, which he had learned by ear. That level of determination followed him through South Mountain Middle School. “That was a big transition for me,” Mardochee said. “The focus seemed to be on band instruments, not orchestral.” In fact, there was no string program at all. Fortu-
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Mardochee Dade nately, he was able to rent an inexpensive laminate go far if he was channeled in the right direction.” cello, and find an affordable private teacher. And after Mardochee entered William Allen High School, his involvement in music really blossomed And as he entered seventh grade, Lawrence Flynn, as he played with Flynn’s double string quartet another ASD instrumental music teacher, invited (four violinists, two violists and two cellists); the him to play in Flynn’s newly formed All City Orches- Young People's Philharmonic of the Lehigh Valley; tra (ACO). “It’s an after-school program,” Flynn the Pennsylvania Music Education Association's said, “for students across the city in sixth through District 10 orchestra; the Northeastern Region Orninth grades.” chestra, and the All-State Orchestra.
Generous & Well-rounded The ACO evolved into a year-‘round program, Flynn said, performing for various school events, “He was also interested in supporting his comat nursing homes, shopping malls, Mayfair and munity,” Flynn said. “When he was a junior, he brought the Young People’s Philharmonic to Allen. other venues. We also collaborated on a program that introduced Continued Successes 9th-graders to the various string instruments. And And in 8th grade, Mardochee received a grant from he visited every 9th grade classroom to promote the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, which provides the program.” tailored academic advice and financial support for high-achieving students in grades 8 through 12. “What stands out for me,” Moulton added, “is that he excelled at so many things at once. You someThat same year, he began studying under times see people who succeed in music because David Moulton, a cellist whose credits in- they have a laser-focus on it – but Mardochee also clude the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Al- sang and danced in the school musical, played lentown Symphony, and many other groups. basketball, mentored younger students, and mainHe also teaches at Muhlenberg College and tained a great academic standing. He’s really a Lafayette College. well-rounded kid.” “He stood out,” Moulton said, “because of his spe- As he began considering colleges, another hurdle cial ability and his enthusiasm. I knew he could loomed: he’d need a high-quality cello for audi-
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Every week, thousands of viewers tune into a show called Phoebe’s Cooking Show. Unconstrained by one cuisine or course, Phoebe whips up everything from guacamole to fruitcake, often in less than ten minutes. Her show is so popular that when she drops into the local diner or ice cream stand for a treat, waitresses and guests bombard her with future recipe requests. For most celebrity chefs, it comes with the territory, but Phoebe’s Cooking Show is a little different. The show’s network is Facebook, the studio kitchen is in a playroom, the food is plastic, and the host is six years old. The goal isn’t even to make people try her recipes – it’s to make them laugh. In doing so, she has unknowingly become a role model. “She is so amazing and such an inspiration,” one viewer writes. “You and your family are an inspiration,” says another. “Such an amazing spirit. She is so positive,” another comment reads. Yes, Phoebe is special. She’s also stylish, wearing a colorful empire-waist dress with a tangerine top when I meet her. Phoebe is sitting on the bottom of the steps inside her Danielsville home, preoccupied with a doll. Her strawberry blonde pixie cut has a few natural waves, courtesy of the humid afternoon. Phoebe’s favorite color is “rainbow”; her favorite food is ice cream cake. (Ice cream is also acceptable.) Like most six-year-old girls, she’s already developed an effortless sassy flair and a get-out-of-a-speeding-ticket smile. As she gets up to run into the kitchen, if you weren’t paying attention, you wouldn’t notice her slightly stilted gait. You wouldn’t guess that she was in a wheelchair until the end of January this year, wouldn’t know that it has taken daily physical therapy for her to be able to jump – a determined leap two inches off the ground that she proudly shows off. This is because unlike most six-year-old girls, Phoebe was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last year. It was September. Sarah, Phoebe’s mother, had taken her out shopping for school supplies in preparation for kindergarten. They were just getting home, walking towards the house hand-in-hand, when Phoebe stumbled by the apple tree. “The way she screamed, you would have thought it was a compound fracture,” Sarah says.
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Phoebe stayed off of her left leg for the rest of the evening, insisting it hurt too much. “I thought she was just being dramatic,” Sarah admits. “She can be very dramatic sometimes.” Worry set in later that night when Sarah and her husband, Ken, glanced at the baby monitor they have set up in Phoebe’s room. Phoebe had woken up, needing to use the bathroom, and she was making her way there. The thing is, she was crawling. The next day was spent in the ER, where Sarah insisted on bloodwork for Phoebe, including a complete
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“I don’t think it’s what you think it is,” the hospital technician had said, but Sarah insisted on the tests. Sarah tells me about how the family huddled in the waiting room while the doctor performed a spinal tap and bone marrow aspiration on her baby. She’d had plenty of time to convince herself that maybe it was anemia, or perhaps toxoplasmosis. Instead, she was told the following words: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Recalling all of this, Sarah’s voice starts to waver. Phoebe, who has been nonchalantly playing a few feet away, glances up protectively. “Don’t cry, Mama,” Phoebe says. “I know, I know,” Sarah says, trying to smile. “She hates it when I cry.”
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or ALL, is most common in childhood. More than 80 percent of children with ALL between ages 1 to 10 go on to make a full recovery. “I always say we’re on the good end of a crap stick,” Ken jokes. Laughter – and maintaining a sense of normalcy – have been key for the family during the past year. Phoebe’s eight-year-old brother, Jack, is sitting and reading a book for school. An impressive collection of DVDs are on display next to the television in the living room, there is a pile of shoes by the door, and the walls are adorned in family photographs. “She used to have
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Located in the heart of downtown Allentown, just minutes from the PPL Center, the Lehigh Valley Heritage Center is a premiere museum and research facility. Its 13,000 square feet of exhibit space is divided into six different galleries, which showcase the Lehigh Valley story of American history. The museum’s collection includes more than 35,000 historic artifacts, 90,000+ vintage photographs, and 3+ million documents. Opened in 2005, the museum is owned and operated by the Lehigh County Historical Society – one of the largest and oldest historical societies in Pennsylvania. A non-profit federally approved 501(c)3 educational institution, the Historical Society was founded in 1904 by a group of dedicated citizens who realized the importance of preserving the Lehigh Valley’s legacy for future generations. Collecting antiques, historical documents, and photographs, the Society created the basis of the museum’s collection.
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In addition to its engaging exhibits, the museum also features a large Research Library, which contains more than 11,000 rare books. Considered one of Pennsylvania’s most significant archives, the library holds an extensive collection of genealogical records and documents such as newspaper clippings, oral histories, vintage photographs, church and social records, business accounts, and personal and family papers. Staffed by skilled researchers, it is an immense resource for historical scholars, genealogists and anyone with an interest in local or regional history. The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum is located at 432 West Walnut Street in Allentown. Its exhibit galleries and library are open Tuesday though Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Galleries are also open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on all major holidays. For more information or to become a member, please visit lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org/ or call 610.435.1074.
Aside from the museum, the Lehigh County Historical Society also owns a number of historically significant sites, all of which are open to the public. These sites include:
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE LEHIGH VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM INCLUDE: • On October 1 the Museum will open an exhibit on “The American Presidency.” This will feature Presidential portraits, campaign buttons, commemorative pieces, and even original items related to individual presidents such as Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Harry Truman. On the opening day there will be a special display of two authentic documents written in George Washington’s hand, on loan from the National Park Service. • On October 29 the museum will host its annual Coin Expo. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for free verbal appraisals, coins bought and sold, and family fun, including free coins and collecting supplies for young collectors up to age 16. • On November 19 the museum will open a special holiday exhibit. Featuring popular model railroads, this is a wonderful opportunity to have fun with the entire family.
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Because black and white photos emphasize the textures and expressions of the objects in them, there are certain subjects that tend to work better than others in black and white. Two in particular are landscapes and portraits. If this is your first time shooting in black and white, then these are great subjects to start with.
In order to create better black and white photos, it would be best to take photos during the middle of the day. During this time, heavier shadows are created which helps in emphasizing the lines and shapes in the composition. Or, you could take photos when directly looking towards the sun. This produces excellent shapes of strong images against the sky.
SHOOT IN COLOR
CREATE CONTRAST
When using a camera phone, if you shoot in color first and then convert to black and white later, you will typically have more image detail to work with. This allows for a wider, deeper range of gray tones than if you shoot with a black and white filter applied in the camera app you are using.
If you take a photo of someone standing in the shade, the photo may look flat or two dimensional. So, you need to compensate by increasing the contrast. You can either do this in photo editing software after the photo has been taken, or you can do it in-camera with the contrast setting.
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Clockwise: Mark Osborne, Musikfest, Bethlehem. Corey Beitler, Das Awkscht Fest, Macungie. John Muellen, Bethlehem.
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Thursday, September 8
Saturday, September 17
Art at Night Thursdays
Rodale Institute 8th Annual Organic Apple Festival
(runs every Thursday throughout the year) Allentown Art Museum 31 N Fifth St Allentown 4-8 p.m. downtownallentown.com
Friday, September 23
611 Siegfriedale Rd Kutztown 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. rodaleinstitute.org
Celtic Classic Saturday, September 10
(runs through September 25) 305 Conestoga St Bethlehem Times vary celticfest.org
Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Harvest Weekend (runs September 10 and 11) Lehigh Valley Wineries 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. lehighvalleywinetrail.com
Woofstock 2016 Cedar Beach Park Allentown 12 - 5 p.m. allentownparks.org
Bacon 5K Challenge Coca-Cola Park 1050 IronPigs Way Allentown 9 a.m. bacon5kchallenge.com
Sunday, September 18
Friday, September 16
Saturday, September 24 Lights, Camera...The Oscars - Music from Academy Award Winning Movies Miller Symphony Hall 23 N Sixth St Allentown 7:30 p.m. millersymphonyhall.org
Sunday, September 25 COBcares 5k & 1 mile walk & roll (wheelchair) DeSales University 8:30 a.m. nancy.carr813@gmail.com cobcares.org
Bethlehem Steel FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds Professional Bullriders BlueDEF Tour (September 16 and 17) PPL Center 701 Hamilton St Allentown 8 p.m. pbr.com
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Lehigh University Goodman Stadium 150 Goodman Dr Bethlehem 3 p.m. BethlehemSteelFC.com
Wednesday, September 28 Charley’s Aunt (runs through October 9) Act 1 Performing Arts DeSales University The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts 2755 Station Ave Center Valley Times vary desales.edu
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Friendly Tree Service ..............................................................28 Gail Gray Home .........................................................................39 Gebhardts .....................................................................................59 Grille 3501 .....................................................................................20 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa..........................33 HCR ManorCare Health Services ....................................56 Holencik Exteriors ................................................................IBC ICS Heating & Air Conditioning.......................................38 Jeffrey J. Febbo, CFP...............................................................33 Jumbars .........................................................................................57 K & H Custom Window Treatments & Accessories..........................................................................34 Lehigh Valley Fat Loss............................................................43 Loose Threads Boutique........................................................56 Macungie Animal Hospital .................................................34 Maui Kitchens.............................................................................22 Maxim's 22 ....................................................................................38 McCoole's at the Historic Red Lion Inn ........................52 Medicap Pharmacy ..................................................................54 Millcreek Landscape Design ..............................................63 Moravian Academy.................................................................. 21 Nikki H. Nail & Hair Salon ...................................................39 Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ........................................................65 Painting & Decorating by Shane.......................................20 Pearly Baker's Alehouse ........................................................28 People First Federal Credit Union.................................... 51 Pharo Garden Centre ..............................................................50 Physicians Weight Control ..................................................65 Plantique.........................................................................................17
PTBC Services ............................................................................24 QNB .................................................................................................52 RCN..................................................................................................35 Richards Window Fashions .................................................47 Roche Painting ...........................................................................27 Ross Plants & Flowers..............................................................11 Sachdev Orthopaedics ...........................................................57 Sacred Heart Hospital ............................................................46 Saranda's on Broadway ..........................................................30 Savory Grille ................................................................................35 Sette Luna .....................................................................................47 Something Different Boutique............................................11 State Theatre Center for the Arts .....................................32 Stofanak Custom Cabinetry................................................54 T.O.C. Services ............................................................................58 The Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Implantology ..................................................................66 The Paver Savers .......................................................................62 Turfpro Lawn & Landscape ................................................. 60 Unangst Tree Farms ................................................................58 Valley Window Cleaning ...................................................... 51 Werley Heating & Air Conditioning Co. .......................25 Western Lehigh Landscape .................................................55 Weyerbacher Brewing Company......................................30 Wood Heat.............................................................................. OBC Youell's Oyster House ............................................................53 Young Medical Spa ..................................................................59 Zionsville Antique Mall ......................................................... 19
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