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On Monday, September 23rd the sun will cross the equator, and we will enter autumn.

Join us in this issue of Marketplace to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, great temperatures for outdoor activities, and getting (the kids) ‘back to class’.

If you didn’t already know, now’s the time to start getting your home ready for holiday guests and gatherings. In Pride of Place, we celebrate the accomplishments of Eastern Surfaces. For over 25 years, they’ve defined fine craftmanship in innovative countertop products for kitchens and baths. Check out their website at easternsurfaces.com or visit their showroom in Allentown for additional ideas and guidance.

For further insights, seek out another expert for advice. In this issue, we talk with Gail Dunn in Mastering DIY Decorating about the plethora of ever-changing furnishings and accessories and their importance in making your home look and feel amazing. Her ability has earned her national recognition as a two-time winner of the ARTS award for Best Home Accents Store. For additional inspiration, be sure to visit Gail Gray Home Furnishings & Design located at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.

As your kids settle into the school year, better understand The Importance of Science in the Classroom. In this issue, we talk with Matt Mescolotto, a Central Catholic graduate who teaches in one of the most prolific school districts in the country.

With recent outbreaks of measles in various areas of the country, in Happy Healthy Local we talk with Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, Senior Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network.

This season remember to take time to meet friends for lunch or plan a weeknight dinner out with family. This month we highly suggest Braveheart Highland Pub. The food is great, the atmosphere is unique, and it's kid friendly. If you don’t have a curfew, wear your kilt.

For a preview, check it out in Good Taste.

A final note. Before planning your outdoor activities this fall, check out our list of 15 featured nature preserves and sanctuaries. If you’re looking for alternatives, check out this month’s Calendar.

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Matthew J. McLaughlin

On last month’s cover we featured Joey the Kangaroo. He was recently born at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. To help us celebrate his arrival, participants colored the cover, photographed their creation, and entered it at LehighValleyMarketplace.com/zoo to win. See page 20 for contest results.

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contents DEPARTMENTS 14 PRIDE OF PLACE Eastern Surfaces 20 COLORING CONTEST WINNERS 23 HAPPY HEALTHY LOCAL

CHECK OUT OUR HOME FEATURE MASTERING DIY DECORATING

38 HOT TICKET J. Morgan Salon & Home 58 LOCAL COLOR The Heart of Healthy Cooking 62 MAKING A DIFFERENCE Speak Out for Domestic Violence Awareness

FEATURES 42 Sine's 5 & 10 46 14 Scenic Lehigh Valley Area Nature Preserves & Sanctuaries

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For over 25 years, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. has combined the latest production technology with fine craftsmanship to create innovative countertop products.

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eptember is here. It is the perfect month to start on interior home improvement projects before holiday entertaining.

Perhaps your guest bath needs some decorative tile. Your kitchen space would look great with a contemporary backsplash and new countertops. Whether it is a small job, something completely out of the box, or a mammoth project, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. has been working with commercial and residential customers for over 25 years.

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It all started back in 2008. Brian Rocca had his company Eastern Granite and Marble, and Chuck Martin owned Martin Fabricating.

The business owners had spent decades in the industry with their separate businesses.

At one point Rocca and Martin started working together on projects. The decision was later made to merge the two companies into Eastern Surfaces, Inc. Today, the company offers granite, marble, quartz, and solid surface custom countertops to clients throughout the eastern part of Pennsylvania and the surrounding area.

“A MARBLED LOOK, WARMER TONES WITH HINTS OF BLUE, GREEN, AND MIXED METALS are starting to make a comeback.”

Eastern Surfaces, Inc. is headquartered in Allentown. All of the company’s fabrication takes place here. The Allentown location also features a user friendly showroom. Customers are greeted by a team of experienced sales associates to guide them through the selection process. Eastern Surfaces, Inc. has a secondary location in Lewisberry near Harrisburg.

This location has a satellite showroom and warehousing space for materials.

“Every building, every home, has a number of countertop surfaces. Back in the day it used to

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be you would only find countertops in kitchens and baths. Today they can be found in finished basements, home offices, outdoor kitchen spaces, and even laundry areas,” says Karen A. Kuranda, Sales and Business Development Manager, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. Eastern Surfaces, Inc. is known for their new and fresh inventory. They have hundreds of slabs of natural stone in stock, including granite, marble, and soapstone. Another very popular option today for a countertop is quartz. Eastern Surfaces, Inc. works with all of the leading manufacturers. Solid surfaces, such as Corian, also are offered. Dekton is one of the newer surfaces for countertops.

According to the manufacturer, Dekton is a sophisticated blend of the raw materials used to produce the very latest in glass and porcelain as well as the highest quality quartz work surfaces. For those who prefer tile, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. offers natural stone, metal, glass, and ceramic tile. Customers also will find accessory items to countertops, such as sinks, faucets, and unique backsplashes.

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“Although countertop design trends continue to focus on whites and grays, a marbled look, warmer tones with hints of blue, green, and mixed metals are starting to make a comeback.”

“We have been recognized for our work by Houzz, Angie’s List, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), as well as being members of the Lehigh Valley Builders Association, the Natural Stone Institute, and the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce,” Kuranda says. Eastern Surfaces, Inc. also has participated in events to benefit the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors.

The company loves to stay involved and work with the community. Eastern Surfaces, Inc. recently worked on a home with the NKBA and Habitat for Humanity. The company’s contribution was fabricated Wilsonart solid surface countertops for the kitchen and baths.

They have done tours with area school districts to showcase career possibilities. In October, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. will raise money with

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their Counters for a Cause sales event. A portion of the proceeds from this blowout sale are donated to Homes For Our Troops, a non-profit that “builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.” This is the company’s ninth year being part of this worthy cause for Pennsylvania troops and their families.

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Eastern Surfaces, Inc. is dedicated to CUSTOMER SERVICE, CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY, FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP, GREEN PRACTICES, AND SUPERIOR SELECTION.

YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR Whether you are a homeowner, kitchen and bath retailer, builder, or remodeler, Eastern Surfaces, Inc. is dedicated to customer service, cutting edge technology, fine craftsmanship, green practices, and superior selection.

Their talented team can assist with repair and restoration, as well as care and maintenance.

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website, easternsurfaces.com. There are helpful interactive tools such as a Room Visualizer, Edge Selection, and a Comparison Chart. The company’s inventory is live for viewing. You’ll also discover a blog with informative articles. Through the website you can request a copy of their Surfaces Countertop Guide, which includes maintenance tips and product information.

The main showroom and fabrication facility for Eastern Surfaces, Inc. is located at 601 South 10th Street in Allentown. The showroom is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary, but suggested. For more information, call 610-266-3121. You’ll also find Eastern Surfaces, Inc. on Facebook, Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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The kids are back in school and autumn is upon us. Join us this month as we explore the greater Lehigh Valley to bring you the best in health and wellness resources.

With recent outbreaks of measles in various areas of the country, we take a closer look at the importance of immunizations.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to educate men about their most common internal cancer—it afflicts about one in seven. It’s almost always curable, but the key is early detection.

Technology is making its way into every realm of our lives. Learn about the advancements St. Luke’s University Health Network is making to lead the way in robotics. The result is better outcomes and significantly improved recovery times for patients.

The majority of us avoid the discussion or are unaware of the challenges involved with a family member diagnosed with chronic or terminal illness. Take a ride with Dr. Ric Baxter on his awareness tour as he educates and helps families across the region.

GET READY TO RUN! Now in its 13th year, St. Luke's Via Marathon is on Sunday, September 8th. Thanks to those of you who are participating or volunteering in the event to make it an incredible success.

For more information or to make a donation, visit us at viamarathon.org.

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hat was once the vision of the future is now today’s reality. Robots, and technology in general, are making the delivery of health care easier and leading to better outcomes and improved recovery times for patients.

Robotic surgery is being used to treat lung cancer, prostate cancer, perform bariatric procedures that aid in weight loss, and much more.

Daniel Verges, M.D. at St. Luke’s University Health Network says technology in medicine is the standard of care.

Verges is a urologist, a specialized surgeon focusing on diseases of the male and female urinary-tract system and reproductive organs.

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"Basically, we're plumbers of the body", he says.

Verges has used robotic surgery to remove kidney stones, treat prostate cancer, and perform reconstructive surgeries on kidneys and bladders.

There are 3 surgical robotic systems at St. Luke’s that utilize small tools that are inserted in the abdomen. Surgeons steer the robot in small anatomic spaces using a camera that offers 10 times magnification to aid in procedures.

Verges says technology allows him to insert a tiny camera in the drain pipe of kidneys and use shock waves to break up stones, rather than performing open surgery.

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"It's minimally invasive. In the past, a patient with a kidney tumor might have us removing the entire organ leaving the individual susceptible to chronic disease down the road. Today, robotics allow us to remove only the tumor leaving the majority of the kidney in tact," Verges continues.

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Even those who are on the fence about “robots” often come around when they hear of the quicker recovery times.

"Before deciding robotics is the best approach, we review and discuss all appropriate treatment options with patients including risks, benefits, and alternatives", he says.

“Technology has helped tremendously in my practice and it helps patients,” says Maher El Chaar, M.D. at St. Luke’s Weight Management Center in Allentown.

“People are coming back to us and asking for other options besides medication.”

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"St. Luke’s offers Stretta and LINX, two robotic, minimally invasive procedures that can control chronic heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which afflicts millions," El Chaar says.

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“We decide which one is the best approach and pick the best procedure for the patient,” El Chaar says.

“We have precise instruments and excellent visualization with small, minimally invasive incisions,” he says.

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Don’t wait.

Those two little words summarize the approach of Ric Baxter, M.D. to hospice and palliative care.

Both hospice and palliative care "help you live the best life you can in your remaining time; if you wait until you’re actually dying, you lose many of its benefits.”

After all, Baxter should know -he's the Chief of Palliative Care at St. Luke's University Health Network. He's worked in the field for decades and is regarded by many as a national expert.

Entering hospice care early helps to shape the bereavement process, he adds, because it provides people with an opportunity to die well. "While early use of palliative care allows the individual to live their life to the fullest while battling chronic illness, you can focus your time and energy on things that are important to you, while physicians manage your symptoms. For example, I had a patient with terminal pancreatic cancer,” Baxter recalled. “Christmas was his family’s most important holiday, so I worked with them to celebrate Christmas every day as long as he lived.”

Baxter is applying the same approach to raising public awareness of the benefits of hospice and palliative care and how they are two different things. Rather than waiting until his retirement to increase advocacy, he’s undertaken a month-long intra-state bicycle trip to several medical facilities in Pennsylvania.

Dubbed “The Don’t Wait Tour,” Baxter will pedal his way to more than a dozen healthcare locations throughout the commonwealth during the month of September.

“My plan is to break the trip up into doable legs of 40 to 70 miles, with a stop at night to recover,” he said.

Each stop along the journey will involve a local hospice program—hospice houses, hospitals, medical schools—where he can share the insights he’s gained during his experience in providing endof-life treatment.

“I don’t have a fixed presentation for my visits,” Baxter explained. “I plan to present a lecture during grand rounds in Stroudsburg and the Lansford/ Coaldale area. At Hospice of Warren County, I will be a guest speaker for its 40th anniversary program. In Clarion, I’ll conduct a day of end-of-life education for nurses and nurse-practitioner students. It will depend on what each facility wants to do.”

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In particular, he hopes to address legislators in Harrisburg to increase public support for hospice and palliative care education in medical schools, seminaries, and other institutions.

Baxter intends to offer updates along his ride via a blog and other social media outlets. Follow St. Luke's University Health Network.

And consider making a donation to the St. Luke’s hospice care program at slhn.org/development/ ways-to-give/dr-baxter-biketour-2019

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he recent outbreak of measles in certain areas of the country has parents and community members on edge. It has also put pediatric vaccinations—and their resisters—in the hot seat.

What the news headlines don’t say, however, is the compliance rate for pediatric vaccinations is more than 92%, says Jeffrey Jahre, M.D., Senior Vice President of Medical and Academic Affairs at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

“There are pockets of resistance, but it’s not a national phenomenon,” Jahre says.

There are nearly two dozen vaccines given to children within the first two years of life—several are second and third doses against a certain disease. Jahre explains that “vaccine hesitators” aren’t necessarily questioning whether the vaccines work. It’s more likely they have concerns with the scheduling and safety of them.

“Parents want to protect their children and keep them safe,” he says.

“When people have vaccine hesitancy it isn’t because they’re ignorant.

It’s because they have interpreted certain information that has allowed them to make a bad decision, but you have to respect them for making that decision. It has to be from a vantage point of mutual respect.”

He emphasizes the fact that coming in with a “bulldozer effect” demanding children be vaccinated won’t have the same effect as if trusted health care providers in the community help educate patients and families.

In 1998 a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested a link between pediatric vaccinations and autism. The paper was retracted—the information was both inaccurate and fraudulent—but the damage was done, Jahre says.

INTERESTINGLY, JAHRE IS MORE CONCERNED WITH THE VACCINATION RATE IN ADULTS, which in many cases, is less than 50%.

Since that paper was retracted, there have been more than 45 welldesigned scientific studies supporting the safety of vaccines and confirming no link with autism, a common misconception among vaccine hesitators.

For example, a third of adults over 65—the recommended age for many adult vaccinations—have not had the pneumococcal vaccine, which protects against pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. And about three-quarters of adults are not adequately immune to tetanus, a

“Because vaccines are so successful, they’ve been victims of their own success,” Jahre says. “People who have not experienced polio, which has virtually been eliminated [because of vaccines], only focus on the vaccine and potential negative aspects.”

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He goes on: Two-thirds of susceptible adults have not had the shingles vaccine.

“The general belief is that vaccines are only for children and that’s primarily an education and access issue,” he says. “We need to make sure adults come in regularly for wellness visits.”

Not only do vaccines protect against potentially deadly diseases, they protect individuals—often infants and the elderly—who are unable to be vaccinated due to compromised immune systems. This effect is called “herd immunity.”

“Getting the measles vaccination, for example, protects children who are vulnerable and unable to get vaccinated,” Jahre says, pointing out that the measles vaccine doesn’t work if given to a child under 9 months of age. “Vaccines also protect adults who may have lost some of their protection. Childhood diseases are often far worse in adults, and they’re much more vulnerable to complications.”

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eptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to educate men about their most common internal cancer—it afflicts about 1 in 7. It’s almost always curable, but the key is early detection.

“Unfortunately, there are usually no ‘early warning signs’ for prostate cancer,” said Paul M. Berger, M.D., a urologist with St. Luke’s University Health Network. “By the time you actually see indicators”—including problems urinating, more frequent urges, or blood in the urine—“the cancer has already spread.

Typically, it will go to the spine, ribs or kidneys, but can spread anywhere.”

But those same symptoms are often present in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that afflicts approximately 50% of men.

That’s why yearly cancer screening is so important. “The earlier that prostate cancer is detected, the better your chances for a cure. I usually tell my patients to begin screening at the age of 50. But if they are already displaying some symptoms, are African-American, or have a family history of the disease, I recommend starting when in their 40s,” he says.

There is no typical patient, and no preventative action you can take, although Berger offers one observation: “The incidence of prostate cancer in Asian men who follow the typical Asian diet – that is, lots of fish and plants, and little fat – tends to be very low. But when they adopt our Western diet, the rate of prostate cancer goes up,” he says.

Two commonly used tests for prostate cancer are the PSA test and digital rectal examination. The digital exam is selfexplanatory—a physician inserts a gloved finger and palpates the prostate, looking for anything unusual.

A PSA (prostate specific antigen) test measures the level of that protein in your blood. While a PSA level of 4.0 ng/mL is

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The only definitive method of detecting cancer is to perform a biopsy—removing a tiny portion of prostate tissue—and examining it under a microscope for cancerous cells.

Radical prostatectomy removes the entire prostate gland and some of the tissue surrounding it. Limited to cancer confined to the prostate itself, the operation is usually done laparoscopically. It’s often used on men aged 75 and under who are expected to live another 10 years or more. Berger adds that the procedure offers good outcomes; 10 years after prostate removal, 80% of those patients won’t need additional treatment.

Cryotherapy is a less invasive approach. “It involves placing multiple hollow needles into the prostate at strategic locations,” Berger says. “The needles circulate extremely cold argon gas, and 3cm–4cm ice balls form at the tips. The ice kills the cancerous cells plus a small area around them. It’s followed by a heating probe, and then we repeat the cycle one more time.” The ice balls are as cold as -70°C/-95°F, killing the malignancy essentially via frostbite.

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One of the most common approaches to treating prostate cancer is radiation therapy. And while you might imagine it to be like getting an X-ray at your dentist’s office, the reality is far different, and much more sophisticated.

“Basically, we use high-energy X-ray beams,” said Nimisha Deb, M.D., Chief of Radiation Oncology for St. Luke’s Cancer Center. “They’re tightly focused and targeted to only the cancerous portions, and we modulate the dosage as required.” And the beam can approach from any angle, allowing for full coverage.

“After exposure to radiation, the cancer cells die,” she said, “while the healthy tissue can recover from the radiation’s effects.” In every session (usually occurring 5 days each week), patients receive just a portion of the total required dose. That means they will receive a therapeutic dose of radiation with minimal effects on surrounding tissues.

The prostate gland is located between the bladder and rectum, and radiation exposure can affect those tissues as well. But the risk of damage can be mitigated with SpaceOAR hydrogel—a substance that’s injected between the rectum and prostate. It provides about ½-inch of extra space, reducing the rectal radiation dose and protecting healthy tissue.

SpaceOar is applied prior to a radiation program in an ambulatory-patient center, says Berger, and may eventually become an office procedure.

“We’ve seen it reduce symptoms of proctitis by about 75%,” he added. “And it can help reduce the number of treatment sessions because it allows the radiation oncologist to use higher doses. A typical program consists of 44 treatments over the course of 7 to 9 weeks. If SpaceOAR is in place, you might require as few as 25 sessions.” The injected substance eventually degrades and is absorbed by the body.

“We don’t see many guys dying from prostate cancer anymore; we’ve learned to manage the disease very well, with less-invasive treatment approaches,” Berger concludes.

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BY SARAH FULTON

Millions of Americans avoid tomato sauce affects quality of life,” says Maher El Chaar, M.D., who specializes in bariatrics, or weight loss and spicy foods due to the pain that comes surgery, at St. Luke’s. “Thankfully, we are one of the few centers in the country that can address it shortly after eating, thinking it’s their “new using a DaVinci Robot.” normal.” It doesn’t have to be this way.

Left untreated, GERD leads to severe chest pain, regurgitation, and food getting stuck on the way The symptoms of chronic heartburn, also down. Some patients develop hoarseness, shortness of breath, pneumonia, and the condition can called gastroesophageal reflux disease lead to esophageal cancer.

(GERD), are now easier to treat with a minimally invasive procedure.

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St. Luke’s University Health Network is the first in the area to offer LINX, a small device placed at the entrance of the stomach to prevent acid from refluxing into the esophagus, where it causes pain and damage.

El Chaar says heartburn brings most patients in for a consultation. Some begin with medication and later find relief from the minimally invasive surgery.

GERD occurs more commonly in patients who are obese, smokers, or women who have been pregnant. “It’s debilitating and

Dustin Manchester, M.D., a St. Luke’s thoracic surgeon says GERD can also occur when a patient suffers a hernia, causing the stomach to protrude into the esophagus. The first step is to treat the hernia, then determine the right approach for treating the severe heartburn he says.

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“No two patients or cases are exactly the same,” Manchester says. “Selecting the right procedure for the patient is very important.”

LINX places a magnetic bracelet placed at the gastroesophageal junction—where the esophagus meets the stomach—to reinforce the area and prevent reflux. Manchester says patient feedback from the procedure has been phenomenal. “It’s very beneficial to the right patient,” he says.

St. Luke’s also offers other procedures for treating GERD, such as Stretta and Nissen fundoplication which may be more appropriate for some patients, depending on their case.

For more information, contact St. Luke’s at 1-866-ST-LUKES.

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Once, 5 & 10 stores were a dime a dozen. But F.W. Woolworth pulled out in the 1990s; Kresge morphed into Kmart, which now struggles.

Some 5 & 10s are reinvented dollar stores. The Harrs endure with 11 strip malls, many with big-box retailers, within a five-mile radius.

When the first opened, Plaza on 309, Bill’s father thought it was the end of Sines. “Now, we’re looking forward to outlasting Walmart,” Linda says from space that’s as suspended in time as the 230 model airplanes hung from the rafters, the year-round Christmas Room, and a massive collection of not-for-sale antiques that include Quakertown memorabilia.

It was 1912, and just months after Titanic sunk, Sines rose as Howard B. Sine’s Housefurnishing Store at 217 W. Broad St. Howard Sine, Harr’s maternal grandfather, moved to the current, now-expanded site in 1926. Five generations of family have worked here.

When Sine and his wife died, the business was passed on to their daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Arthur Harr. Their son, Bill Sr., began working in the store at 14. He bought it with his wife Marlene in 1974. Their children, Bill Jr. and Linda, remain employees.

But there were once 31 employees after a Depression-era addition, and eight registers.

Now, there are two, counting the register at the food counter.

What still sells best is candy. But even the candy in the penny candy bins doesn’t cost a penny anymore. It costs two cents. Once 32 varieties, now there are 10.

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The family once bought toys directly from giant manufacturers like Hasboro, Milton Bradley, Tonka, Plasticville, and others. The last HO train set Bill Sr. looked into, a distributor required a minimum $10,000 order. “I’m not the boss anymore,” he says.

Since the late 1930s, Sines has belonged to 13 different buying groups, mostly distributors.

Standard Syndicate Stores, which it joined in 1958, constituted a group of 54 kindred stores that held monthly meetings, paid dues, and helped each other buy merchandise from

manufacturers by pooling orders, but it died slowly as stores closed. “As far as we know, we’re the only one left,” Linda says.

Today, most merchandise comes from Variety Distributors, Inc. Another like it, Cotter & Company, once had two divisions: True Value and Variety & Service (V&S), which had an Allentown warehouse. Then, one day, a Fed-Ex driver delivered the letter: The V&S half was disbanding to concentrate on the hardware (True Value) half.

“One of the worst days in our long history,” she laments. “And where is True Value now?”

The times and challenges have made the Harrs more creative, thrifty, and smart. “The internet has helped,” Linda says.

Rather than longevity, Bill calls “stupidity” the key to survival. Linda calls it Pennsylvania German stubbornness. One common position: Sines isn’t a hobby business. “It’s a business,” Linda says, “and we want to stay in business.”

Sines almost closed in 2006. Literally S.O.S.— Save Our Store—signs went up in the display windows. That summer, through traffic on Broad Street was diverted for construction, but the family rode out the street closure and economic downturns, and replaced S.O.S. signs with a countdown to its 100th anniversary in 2012.

Business spiked. “What it told us is that it matters to people that we’re here,” Linda says.

Proof is in the old store photographs on display, old posters advertising 10-cent milkshakes, a bill of sale from 1916—and the lunch counter, added in 1933, to include a soda fountain and ice cream.

Today, breakfast and lunch (all homemade dishes) are still served. So does it really matter that a once more-industrial Quakertown had factory workers lined up three-deep for lunch?

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In the end, Bill Sr. admits to his pride. “I’m not going to retire, I can tell you that,” he says. “Even if we do close, I’m still going to come in here, stand in the window, and wave at people.”

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ometimes with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, all you really need is a little fresh air and a glimpse of nature to lower your stress levels.

The Lehigh Valley is home to so many beautiful creatures and stunning nature preserves and sanctuaries. Add these natural settings to your list of must-see outdoor attractions right here in our own backyard.

Trexler Nature Preserve With humble beginnings as a refuge for bison, elk, and white-tailed deer, the Trexler Nature Preserve now encompasses 18 trails for active outdoor adventures in mountain biking, hiking, walking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and observing other wildlife. The Jordan Creek offers fishing and picnic opportunities while the ADA trail accommodates those with disabilities. The Trexler Nature Preserve is a place anyone can enjoy.

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Burkhart Preserve 34 acres of wooded trails are ideal for hiking and biking in Emmaus.

Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 77 acres with 7 trails and 2.6 miles of hiking in Emmaus offer active experiences. Responsible pet owners are also welcome.

Freemans Island 11+ acre wooded river island in Freemansburg features picturesque remnants of flooding such as loose silt and ravines.

Hammonds-Keeley Preserve 10 acres of riverfront and woodland ecosystems nurture nesting birds and evening owl flights in nearby Lackawanna County; access by River Road is not permanent.

Maple Tract Preserve While not easy to access, Long Pond’s glacial wetlands are home to various plants and wildlife—such as snowshoe hare, beavers, and bears—amid 680 acres of forest, thickets, and marsh; a trail is in progress.

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South Mountain Preserve An impressive 350 acres of natural topography provide 9 different trails and 9 miles of hiking and single-use biking trails enjoyable to runners, responsible pet owners, bicyclists, and others seeking outdoor adventures.

Thomas Darling Preserve Just north of Blakeslee within one of Pennsylvania’s largest spruce forests and glacial wetlands lie plentiful birdwatching, hiking, and hunting grounds.

The vast 1,300 acres include trails as well as educational opportunities with the environment.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Hike Hawk Mountain for a chance to see stunning raptors like golden eagles, hawks, falcons, and other birds of prey. Mid-August through mid-December months provide ample opportunities to see hawks migrating, generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Modest trail fees support the conservation of raptors at this natural preserve. hawkmountain.org Natural Lands Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary Easton’s Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary boasts 200 acres of unpaved trail systems, particularly the River Lookout Trail that peers down on the Delaware Canal and the Delaware River below. Home to wildlife and bedecked with wildflowers, the sanctuary nurtures deer, red fox, eastern chipmunk, many species of birds, butterflies, turtles, and hummingbirds, to name a few. Sprawling views of the Delaware River create immortal memories of how we hope our natural surroundings will always be. natlands.org/mariton-wildlife-sanctuary

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he world always has been and always will be full of discoveries to make and problems to be solved.

Learning about those discoveries remains an important part of science in the classroom, but these days, the focus is increasingly about teaching students how to make those discoveries and approach and solve those problems.

“As the demand in the working world has become more skill-based and less rote, science has tried to answer the call,” says Lee Mescolotto, who teaches biology at Harriton High School in the Lower Merion School District. “We’re trying to move students away from memorizing facts and instead into applying skills.”

Where, in the past, students might have done a formulaic investigation, following a set of directions in a lab manual to reach a predetermined outcome, “we now use those labs as a foundation, then from there, have the students ask their own questions and start to explore on their own, ask them what else they can do with the variables that are given, what would happen if they change a variable in the process, what they would predict would happen if the variable changes,” says Mescolotto, an Allentown Central Catholic graduate.

The focus is on inquiry and the scientific method, with a goal of teaching students to be lifelong learners. It’s also increasingly interdisciplinary. Part of the discovery process for the students, he says, is realizing the connections among math, reading, and science.

“We’re no longer saying algebra is just for algebra class. We now infuse math in biology as well as chemistry.”

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Some students require help to make the connection. “It’s sometimes difficult for them to understand why we need math in biology or why we’re doing graphing or dimensional analysis in biology,” he says. “But we’re preparing them, and laying the foundation for chemistry the next year. It’s that spiraling of skills that gives students the advantage; the analysis skills need to be infused from one course to another. Eventually, they start to see that they’ve done this before and will be able to apply it.”

It’s also an educational shift for the instructor.

“When I started teaching, you could go in, be given the textbook, and you’d know what to do. You’d come up with your lesson plan, and you followed the textbook. That’s hard for teachers to break out of,” Mescolotto says.

“Now, we’re moving away from the textbook and expanding. We use the lab as a foundation, but the real test is whether the students explore and ask questions.”

He has found both the professional learning communities and the younger science teachers in his district invaluable in making the transition, which has been ongoing in the district’s curriculum for a number of years.

The communities gather interdisciplinary teams of teachers together to deal with student issues and offer expertise in their own fields. And, he says, many of the younger teachers come into the profession with an inquiry-based background and a keen proficiency in technology.

That’s because the same changes are occurring at the college level.

The science departments at Lafayette College have been focusing on inquiry-based education for the past 10 years or so, says Bob Kurt, professor of biology. The initial focus was on upper-level courses. “But for the last six or seven years, we’ve been implementing more inquiry for first-year students, both in the lab and in the classroom, to try to show relevance of biology for their everyday lives and how it fits” with other fields.

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AN INQUIRY-BASED LAB If you went to high school when a typical science lab was dissecting a frog or mixing two chemicals together to observe the reaction, you might be wondering what an inquiry-based lab would look like.

One such lab that’s popular among Mescolotto’s students is gel electrophoresis, where the students learn to separate DNA in an electric field. The students receive a kit including a DNA sample and have to learn the technique of loading and staining the gel.

“That part’s scripted, but it’s the application afterward that’s important,” Mescolotto says.

Once you have the results, “you use that as a starting point for discussion of DNA fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, paternity suits. It’s a foundational technology with many implications.”

At Lafayette, there are an increasing number of interdisciplinary courses and research projects, faculty members often work across departments and there are even faculty getting hired at the intersections of various fields, Kurt says. “The disciplines are blending together more and more; the lines are getting blurry,” Kurt says. While there are challenges, such as learning to communicate and convincing students of the importance of broadening their horizons, “it allows you to ask some new and interesting questions that can’t be solved in a single discipline. To answer the tough questions, you have to work with people.”

“The interpersonal skills, the ability to speak to people, to give a presentation, the ability to adapt, to apply more than one principle to what you’re doing are absolutely essential,” Mescolotto says. “Sometimes in the real world, there’s not just one answer. That’s what we’re trying to get the kids to think about. Those skills are so in demand right now.”

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atural autumnal hues—think trees dressed in riotous shades of deep ochre, flaming orange and jeweltone red—provide inspiration for Gail Gray Dunn, decorating doyen and owner of GailGray Home Furnishings and Design at The Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley.

“The colors of fall are warm and cozy,” she says, underscoring the seasonal desire to seek refuge from chilly weather and snuggle up under a plush throw.

This, by no means, requires a major overhaul of your home design or needs to make a huge dent in your budget. “Mix real and faux items like pumpkins, fall foliage, gourds, corn, hay and pinecones,” Dunn suggests.

“When decorating for fall, get the best bang for your buck by picking one look that will last the entire fall season through Halloween and Thanksgiving.”

Pick one look THAT WILL LAST THE ENTIRE SEASON. That same principle can also be applied to holiday décor. “If you are not too holiday specific and mingle items that scream Santa throughout your home, those can easily be removed after the holiday. The greens, deer, snowmen, and winter items can stay throughout the winter months. This also can help with the post-holiday season blahs,” Dunn continues. And avoid over-crowding every flat surface with holiday decorations.

“Sometimes less is more. It’s so nice and refreshing just to see greens and items from nature.” While a mantle is a natural stage for evolving decorations for changing holidays, Dunn always anchors hers with a garland of pinecones.

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Dunn considers early autumn through New Year her favorite season. “The crisp air makes me yearn for that log burning fireplace, and entertaining in the dining room with my family china, crystal, and lovely linens,” she says. This is the time to trot out heirloom serving pieces from your grandmother or great aunt—mix-and-match dishware lets you make a tablesetting your own—in order to highlight family traditions. And if you come across an old punch bowl, those also happen to be back in style.

However, if you’re short on authentic heritage tablewares, assemble your own personal collection of vintage goods by haunting antique

shops and flea markets and finding items that speak to you and your tastes. A handembroidered table runner, crocheted table cloth, silver serving bowl, or handsomely decorated platter can add interest and character to an eclectic holiday tablescape. “The days of the vase in the middle of the table and candles on either side are gone. We can now use our imagination and even put battery operated lights in your centerpiece, just to make it feel special,” Dunn says. Her own table features a seasonal centerpiece anchored with a silver serving tray and a pair of crystal candlesticks adorned with anything from tiny pumpkins and leaves to holiday greens, berries, and ornaments.

in my front yard that I decorate each season.”

As autumn moves toward winter, Dunn’s porch flowers change from mums to small boxwood trees filled with berries and surrounded by festive ornamentation. The idea is to keep the outdoor visuals colorful and appealing. Visitors will look forward to viewing your latest creative decorative spin.

A display of seasonal adornments outside the home sets a tone of warm hospitality even before guests set foot inside. “Put a beautiful wreath on the door, have seasonal flowers in pots, pumpkins on your front step or porch, and mix faux with real items to make it more interesting,” she suggests. “I have an old wagon

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Aromas also contribute to an inviting atmosphere. “The scents of the season like pumpkin and Frasier fir candles are important as well. Candles with the right scent can set the mood for your home,” Dunn explains, adding that lighting is another important focus. “You want to make your rooms cozy with a warm ambiance. No blaring overhead lighting!"

Visiting GailGray Home can provide inspiration for new ways to stage or arrange different rooms and decorations. A plethora of everchanging furnishings and accessories, from pillows to lamps, lets shoppers spruce up their dwellings as much or as little as they choose.

For those looking for one splurge-worthy item, Dunn recommends “a lovely tray or container that can be used and changed with seasonal items.” She also advises shoppers to bring along some home photos so that staff members can make well-informed suggestions for specific environments. For those ready for a full transformation, GailGray Home can ease the process. “A professional decorator/

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ardiology patients at St. Luke’s University Health Network might notice a familiar face cooking on “The Chef’s Kitchen” this season.

Dr. Dwithiya Thomas, director of St. Luke’s Women’s Heart Center, is the featured chef in three how-to videos that were filmed by the cooking show inside the kitchen at Easton Public Market.

The featured recipes come straight from her heart-healthy cookbook “The Heart of Cooking,” (2019, Page Publishing, $34.95) which was released in the spring and is available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

In the episodes, Thomas demonstrates how to prepare her Ricotta Spinach Muffins, Golden Coconut Lentil Soup and Banana Ice Cream from her cookbook. The clips can be viewed on The Chef’s Kitchen YouTube channel.

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“A lot of patients ask me for tips or hearthealthy recipe ideas,” says Thomas, who loves to cook. It gave her the idea to start compiling her family’s favorite recipes - as well as a few from family and friends - into a cookbook.

She says she approached her team at St. Luke’s with the idea about two years ago. “Everyone was very supportive.” With everyone on board, Thomas began selecting and testing recipes, and pulling a manuscript together before taking it to a publisher.

The book is separated into six sections each containing 25 recipes that fit specific dietary plans, such as low salt, low fat, and low carbs. The sections are designed to help readers adhere to their doctor’s dietary recommendations. The remaining chapters feature kid-friendly meals, vegetarian dishes, and heart-healthy desserts.

Thomas says the book isn’t just for those who have been diagnosed with heart disease. It’s also a guide for those cooking for a loved one who has heart disease, or those looking to prevent it.

The book features global recipes and a variety of modern ingredients like kale, hummus and quinoa. Thomas encourages her patients and readers to increase the variety of ingredients and spices as a way to boost flavor in a dish without adding salt.

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omestic violence often goes unnoticed, shrouded by pretenses at the surface level. The fact of the matter is that domestic violence is the number one killer of women worldwide. Does this staggering figure scare you? It should.

“Globally, 6 women are killed every hour by someone they know,” says Heidi Markow of Beginning Over Foundation and TruthtotheMasses.com. “And last year 87,000 women around the world were murdered and more than half of them were by their intimate partners. Not from being hit by a car, it’s by someone they love, or someone that loves them, or someone they know.”

Markow knows these troubling waters all too well. She’s spent 15 years on the frontlines, supporting victims of domestic violence.

Moreover, she suffered through it herself during her first marriage and suffered the devastating loss of her sister, Robin D. Shaffer, back in 2005, at the hand of Shaffer’s estranged husband.

For years, Markow’s been an advocate for victims of domestic violence. But now, she’s planning to take it a step further.

“I am starting Truth to the Masses with Heidi Markow,” she says of her new quest of speaking engagements and advocacy.

“People need to know the truth in a respectful, honorable way that will honor the dignity of these women who are going through it. I’m choosing to go on my own because that is what needs to be done to make a change. I have a big story to tell and with that story comes quite an education and I just think that it’s time for that.”

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making a difference Markow says the most important thing she wants people to know is that victims are losing, and that respectfully, we are stuck in the status quo. By losing, she’s referring to false allegations from their abusers, and in particular, victims losing custody of their children because the court system and Child Protective Services failed them due to those false allegations, mistakenly giving full custody to the abuser.

“Most women do not file for Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and that is because they are afraid of more severe violence, pissing off their abuser, and also, sometimes they just don’t want to do that, because there are other factors, such as they love their abuser, they’re so beaten down already, and they start feeling guilty,” she says.

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People need to know the truth in a respectful way that will honor the dignity of these women who are going through it.

Markow stresses that the PFA orders are essential in getting anywhere as a victim of domestic abuse. Without one, the entire case often gets caught up, turned around, or thrown out.

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10 years. Robin’s Law would require any person convicted of a domestic violence crime to be entered into an online database, just the same as Megan’s Law offenders.”

She adds that the only law we have right now in Pennsylvania is the Protection from Abuse Act. There are no domestic violencespecific laws in our state. This is what has to change. We need to engage our court system, government agencies, and legislators to initiate change.

“We have to pay more attention to who we are voting for,” Markow says. “I don’t know what it’s going to take—a strong advocate, somebody who’s not afraid to rise up because we are talking about children that are losing just like the mother is losing. Children are paying the ultimate price for the abuse and the domestic violence that’s going on in the home.”

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“I’m not in this for any other reason than to make a difference, and to give dignity and honor to these women,” Markow says. “They have fought a good fight just to lose when they are finally ready to make their move for the thing they fought the most for, which is their children. It’s time for taxpayers to start questioning what they [legislators] are doing with this issue that is most prevalent in our court system today.”

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The wealth of resources available on and off the coasts of Scotland originally provided early settlers with sustenance.

Traditionally, dinner included some variety of beef or roast lamb, a hearty root vegetable, and haggis. Immortalized by the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, haggis is a savory pudding that would frequently accompany a meal.

At Braveheart, the only Scottish restaurant of its kind in the area, owner Andy Lee transforms a childhood dream into reality. With original family roots from Scotland and inspiration from Sir. William Wallace, a Medieval warrior who fought for the freedom of his people against the English circa 13th century, the restaurant celebrates food, spirits, national pride, and everything uniquely Scottish.

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“People come here because the experience exemplifies an authentic, comfortable, Scottish pub atmosphere,” Erik Sheetz, General Manager, says.

When you mention 'fish and chips', most people think of Great Britain. “Coated with a tempura batter of Yuengling Lager, patrons come because we have the best tasting, freshest, crispiest around”, he says.

“We have quite a number of delicious dishes on the menu,” he says. “Patrons come in for our shepherd’s pie, Scottish meat pies, bangers and mashed, and our famous, made-from-scratch, Guinness beef stew. ‘Tattie’ is a familiar colloquial term for potatoes.

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“Although patrons rave about our Scottish fare, they also enjoy our traditional American pub fare and the best all-around burger in town,” he continues. “Braveheart is a neighborhood place. We have a great selection on the menu for everyone and incredible support from the local community,” he says.

“We also have a cozy little bar that patrons love”, Erik says. To compliment the unique experience, on tap are 24 beers from around the world.

Belhaven Scottish Ale, Belhaven Twisted Thistle IPA, and Tennent’s Scottish Lager are sourced from Scotland. Braveheart also offers popular beers from Europe and over 30 single malt scotches including Laphroaig (pronounced lafroyg) Quarter Cask, 12-year-old McCallan, and 12- to 18-year-old Glenlivet selections.

Braveheart Highland Pub opened in December 2006 and brings you the finest Scottish food and spirits experience in the area.

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Cream butter with the sugar until light. Beat in the eggs and mix well to combine. Add the flour and date mixture (including the soaking water) to the egg mixture and fold to combine.

Pour the batter into a prepared 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the center is springy. Let cool slightly for 15 to 20 miutes before serving. (If making ahead of time, cool to room temperature and reheat gently.) Slice and serve warm with caramel sauce over the top.

For the caramel sauce: In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Use immediately.

SERVES 8–10

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This program is being provided by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail initiative. Get some exercise while learning about health and fitness outdoors. Each hike will include a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will hike with us each month, sharing a topic that they specialize in. We will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a Jacobsburg Education Center educator. Our guest will be available during the hike to discuss the topic of the day and answer your questions. Meet at the Visitor Center. Registration is not required. You can find the full list of dates for each month, March through October, at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ event/hike_for_health.

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OLDER ADULT LECTURE SERIES: FALL PREVENTION

Please join us for our Older Adult Lecture Series. In this lecture, Annette Frederick, CRNP, from St. Luke’s Senior Care Associates will talk about Fall Prevention. Please call 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 4 to reserve your space.

LEHIGH VALLEY CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 3PM–6PM COCA COLA PARK | 1050 IRONPIGS WAY ALLENTOWN Enjoy unlimited samples of regional craft brews, live music, great food, and games on the field at Coca-Cola Park! More than two dozen breweries are expected to attend this year's event including Troegs Brewing Co., Victory Brewing Co., and Yards Brewing Co. Tickets for the three-hour session are available for just $35. VIP tickets, which feature one-hour early access, are available for $45. To purchase tickets for the Lehigh Valley Craft Beer Festival, visit CocaColaParkEvents.com, call 610-841PIGS(7447), or visit the Coca-Cola Park ticket office during normal business hours. The total number of participants will be limited for this event so act now to guarantee your tickets.

CELTIC CLASSIC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27–SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 29 532 MAIN ST | BETHLEHEM The largest free Celtic festival in North America returns for the 32nd year! The Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) presents the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival the last full weekend of September each year. We continue to bring you the U.S. National Highland Game Championships along with world class piping, music, and dance to preserve and promote Celtic Culture. Find more information at celticfest.org.

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The College Hill Neighborhood Association and The Village on College Hill, with support from Lafayette College, are sponsoring a wonderful afternoon of music and community. This 2nd annual event will feature approximately 150 local musicians in 40 performances on 20 porches located in the “flats” of College Hill. All musicians and groups (professionals, amateurs, and everything in between) volunteer to perform at designated times and locations. Attendees stroll from porch to porch with blankets or folding chairs in hand ready to enjoy their preferred musical groups.

The music will vary broadly from jazz to blue grass to classical to all kinds of rock. The grand finale will be the band, Big Easy Easton Brass, leading a Second Line parade through the neighborhood bringing a New Orleans tradition to the streets of Easton.

VALLEY PREFERRED SPIRIT OF COURAGE AWARDS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 5PM–9PM LEHIGH HOSPITAL MUHLENBURG 2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD | BETHLEHEM Join us to honor true life heroes who have risked their lives to save someone from a fire. Reservations are required; RSVP by September 17. Register at 610-969-3930 or burnprevention.org.

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GHOSTS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 | 7PM SOUTHERN LEHIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY 3200 PRESTON LANE | CENTER VALLEY Noted author Charles Adams III with more than 35 books on ghosts and hauntings will talk about hauntings and ghosts here in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. Lecture and book signing in the Library Community Room. Registration required. Register by September 30: by phone at 610-282-8825, in person at the Southern Lehigh Public Library, or online at solehipl.org.

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2019 HARVEST FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 | 11AM – 8 PM HEART OF BETHLEHEM Celebrating 14 years of the Harvest season!

Come join us starting at 11AM on Main Street (between Broad and Church Streets). The street will be lined with live music, food, craft, and retail vendors until 5PM. Continue the celebration with us in our Biergarten which remains open until 8PM with live music in the Sun Inn Courtyard. (HINT: Sign up early to get your passports for the Wine, Soup, and Beer Tasting Trails as these passports sell out fast! No day-of-sales for Soup or Wine Passports).

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