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006 D.A. Harman Elementary & Junior High School—Part 3 by Marolyn Pensock

040 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski 020 Art & Antiques: Dr. Lori's Yard Sale Don'ts by Dr. Lori 009 Mother of all Double Dog Dares Challenges by Larry Ksanznak

024 Ron Northey & Elmer Valo by Rev. Connell McHugh 039 Polka Connection by Carl Simchena 052 Green: Part 1 by Jennifer Sloot

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sections 011 Spring Car Care Guide 017 Family 027 Dining & Entertainment 039 Outdoor & Recreation 043 Legal & Financing 045 Home & Garden 053 Health & Fitness

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016 Mother's Day Mix-Up Contest 022 Puzzles & Trivia 028 Calendar of Events 036 In the Kitchen 037 Panorama Asks 070 Welcome Spring! Contest Winners 072 2012 Relay for Life 074 Puzzles and Trivia Answers

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D.A. Harman Elementary and Junior High School

PART III

Continued from April 2012 Issue

Thinking about the auditorium, I realized most everyone mentioned morning assemblies. Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Students read the scripture for the day and said a prayer. All the students and the teachers sang a hymn and other songs, which were projected onto a screen on the stage from the balcony. They were accompanied by a student pianist. It was a good time of the day. Usually the principal or vice-principal sat on the stage. Assembly concluded with the daily announcements. John Probert remembers a table near the stage which held a large plaster model of a building, but he can’t remember if it was a model of the old Church Street School or of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Does anyone remember which it was? Please call him. Mr. Robert Dougherty was the Principal for the years 1972 - 1988. He came over from West Hazleton during the year that Mr. John Fedullo retired staying at Harman until the 1988-89 year. Some others who held that office were: Wm. McLaughlin and Wm. Herr. For many years Mr. Leonard Deitch, Vice-Principal, was also advisor for the Stage

Crew, the Hall Monitors and the Safety Patrol. Anna Mar Strohl Schnorr’s family moved from Hazleton Heights to 568 N. Church Street when she was in the middle of fourth grade. She found herself going to school in a portable classroom. During the late thirties there were so many students that the district put ‘portables’, as they were known, on the playground. Her fifth and sixth grades were combined into one room. Even though it may have been difficult for the teachers at that time, evidently they did a good job, since from this atmosphere Anna Mar was promoted to the speeders class. Gwennie Burgess, who attended Harman during the late 1940’s, remembers having Mrs. Sherman for homeroom. Ninth grade homeroom was Miss Laubach. Home Economics, sewing and cooking, were then in the basement. Miss Pengelly taught cooking and Miss Undeck taught sewing. Mr. Valente, a big Yankee fan, taught geography. Mr. Maggio taught social studies and Mr. Sterling taught music. Best of all her memories are those of the great times she and her friends, Olive Grebey, Rosemary Geffert, Marlene Pickle and Joe Batista, had at the

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Pictured above: D. A Harman Junior High School in 1972.

by Marolyn Pensock basketball games. They never missed a game. Gwen did tell me something unique. She was the locker girl for her class. Unlike Grebey, Harman had no lockers in the hall. Each room had a locker room for all their coats, hats and boots. Gwen was in charge of the only key for the locker room. Different, wasn’t it? Sally Shermer and her girlfriend, Lois Gunzerath, walked to Harman for seventh, eight and ninth grades from the south side of town in all kinds of weather. This was in the early 1950’s. Sally remembers having Mr. Sterling for music. Robbie and Cindy Sacco didn’t have far to walk to school as they lived over on Laurel Street. Robbie shared many of his memories with me. During the elementary years he had Miss Gormley for first grade, Mrs. Gallagher for second grade, Miss Shimoloskie for third grade, Miss Gallagher for fourth, Miss Cataldo for fifth and Mrs. Drumtra for sixth grade. Passing classes started in fourth grade. Rocco Mussoline was his homeroom teacher in seventh grade. He had: Clarence John – typing, Jack Kokinda – social studies, Mr. Sheet – shop, and Wm. Dickinson – science. In Mr. Dickinson’s class, each student

had to stand to answer a question. More remembered teachers were: Tony Valente, Ernie Valente, Mr. Badamo and Wm. Guckavan, whose short stature earned him the nickname of ‘Stump’ Robbie played the trumpet in the band for Mr. Joe Buglio. He can remember the band playing up in the balcony for a school program. I spoke to Mr. Buglio who told me that he was the traveling instrumental music teacher for the elementary avio schools, spending one day Coach Joe G a week at each school, during 1962, 63 and 64. At the end of the year, he would have all the children present a program together. That would have been the program that Robbie remembers. To this day, Robbie and Tony Calucci of Rostas Cafe still reminisce about their good old days at Harman. Jenny Lettiere Yamarik went to Harman in the fifties. She had Miss Mabel Swettman for homeroom and remembers Ernie Valente as being strict, but a very good teacher. Carol Heidenreich Koch lived in Drums and came to Harman on the school bus in the early fifties with her girlfriend, Jane Halterman. Times were changing. Some of her teachers were Naomi Jaffe - Latin, Ted Sterling – music, Ruth Bergstresser – English, and Mr. Badamo – geography. Molly Manfredi Maue, Gerry Stish Shepperson and Rita Nilles Smith were also students at Harman and have great memories of those days. Of course many of you remembered the school dances, especially the King and Queen of Hearts in February. Some of the royalty were: 1972 – Debra Radtke & Joseph Baran, 1975 – Angela Cundro & Kenneth Scarcella, 1981 – Christine Massage & Rocco Mussoline, 1987 – Michelle Manyko & John Hollis, 1988 Rhonda Zimmerman & Tony Latoff. Grebey had the Beacon, Harman had the Herald as the school newspaper. I found it very special that Harman also had a yearbook, The Huskies. This was a thin hardbound book, red or blue with reverse colors depending on the year. It had the outline of a Huskie Dog on the cover. The photos of the students were very small .The teacher photos weren’t much bigger. I guess that helped keep the cost down. The early years were unique as they did not contain the first names of the administration, teachers or students. The yearbook reflected a more formal time in which we lived. It contained many memories of the clubs and sports activities. What a gem it was. If Grebey had one, I am unaware of it. Harman had its’ share of well rounded student extra-curricular activities.

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Most schools had an Alma Mater and Harman was no exception: The school band, under the direction of Mr.John Zehner, played it at all the games while the students would stand and sing it or stand silently if you did not know the words. The opposing school teams did the same for their song. About 1978, when Chris Sauer was in eighth grade at Grebey, the school was set on fire by a disgruntled student. The fire gutted the auditorium and stairwell. It was so bad that the students were sent to Harman for compressed classes in the morning; and the Harman students had classes in the afternoon for that semester. Wasn’t that something? Joe Gavio coached the D.A.Harman Varsity Basketball team from 1979 to 1985 and loved every minute of it. They were good times, great teams and great school spirit. On Monday and Thursday nights, D.A.Harman Junior High basketball games were a happening. The gym held about 200 people, packed along the four walls and in the balcony. Fans seemed to be hanging off the walls. His teams had the distinction of never having lost a home game. The cheerleaders led the crowd in cheering on the team to victory. Twenty to thirty teachers came to every game. Joe’s mother would always get a seat in the balcony and shout down to him on the floor. Mickey Acri had a bar and tavern of 15th St., which he kept open for the fans till long after the games

were over. Joe told me that they even had fan buses for some of the away games which was unheard of in those days. The cheerleaders got to ride with the team on the team bus. Lots of kidding went on as they traveled to and from the games. Linda Spence was the cheerleading coach back then. They were all such great kids. There were hats with the big H on top and DA underneath. Everyone had to have one. Applebees Restaurant has a uniform on display in their sports bar in West Hazleton, PA. Joe remembers those days as if they were yesterday. Harman had a close knit faculty with Bob Dougherty as Principal and Rocco Mussoline as Vice-Principal. Jack Kokinda was clockkeeper, Ray Bradish, Athletic Director, Rick Marchetti, the guidance counselor, also coached the girls team, Jake Ripa was score keeper and errors keeper, Rosario Mussoline was the social director. He kept everything running smoothly. I’m pleased to report that Joe is still teaching today at the Hazleton Area Career Center. What wonderful stories he gets to tell to his students. Aren’t they lucky? With our school district jointure in 1992, the doors of D.A.Harman Junior High School closed for the last time. It lives on only in our memories. My sincere thanks to each and everyone of you who shared your memories of this beloved old school. Marolyn P

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from our frequent Double Dog Dare events. I vividly remember our gang assembling behind the West Hazleton Boro Hall on Clay Avenue. The building was just being constructed and there were steel I beams stretching three stories high. At the end of the workday when the workers left the job, this would become our “wall climbing” adventure. Frankie Berge, Bobby Tomsho and Pete Leonard would take the lead in scaling the iron beams. Then one by one we received the Double Dog Dare to follow the leaders. It was scary and adventurous to walk on narrow beams 10 feet from ground level and at the top 30 ft. in the air. Eddie Junay told us to always look straight ahead and never look down. Before the building was enclosed we became quite proficient by not only walking but running on the I beams. , Carl Casagrande, George Hawke, Carl Horn and Bob Leitner, had the most nerve and were able to climb the I beams to the third level. Another interesting Double Dog Dare was in the boxing arena. Charlie Podlesny’s father was an amateur boxer so he had all the equipment in his garage on Ridge Avenue. Charlie and his brother Leo would square off many afternoons with the leather boxing gloves. Jimmy Striney, Buddy

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Mother's Day: Sunday, May 13th Mother's Day is a holiday in honor of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the day originated in the United States, where it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Traditions include presenting mothers and other women with flowers, cards and gifts. Many other countries also celebrate the holiday on this date, while some mark the observance at other times of the year. During the Middle Ages the custom developed of allowing those who had moved away to visit their home parishes and their mothers on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This became Mothering Sunday in Britain, where it continued into modern times, although it has largely been replaced by Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women's groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother's Day; on May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia. Within five years virtually every state was observing the day, and in 1914 President Woodrow Wilson made it a national holiday. Although Jarvis had promoted the wearing of a white carnation as a tribute to one's mother, the custom developed of wearing a red or pink carnation to represent a living mother or a white carnation for a mother who was deceased. Over time the day was expanded to include others, such as grandmothers and aunts, who played mothering roles. What had originally been primarily a day of honor became associated with the sending of cards and the giving of gifts, however, and, in protest against its commercialization, Jarvis spent the last years of her life trying to abolish the holiday she had brought into being. Courtesy of www.History.com

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Ron Northey & Elmer Valo by Rev. Connell A. McHugh In this article, I would like to look at the careers of two above average major league baseball players who arrived in the big leagues at similar times, namely Ron Northey of Mahanoy City and Elmer Valo of Palmerton. Ronald James Northey, nicknamed “The Round Man” arrived in the majors with the Phillies in 1942 and played 12 years in the league in a career that concluded in 1957. Northey spent 1945 in military service and played in the high minors in 1951, 53, and 54 before working his way back to the majors in 1955. Elmer Valo first played major league ball for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1940. Valo played 20 years in the majors in a long career interrupted by military service in 1944 and 1945. Both Northey and Valo batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Both men had solid career batting statistics. Northey was basically a power hitter who had a career batting average of .276 with 108 career homeruns, including three career pinch hit grand slams, a record he shares with Willie McCovey and Rich Reese. Northey’s best year was 1944 when he batted .288 with 22 homeruns and 104 RBIs for the Phils. Ron Northey’s lack of speed reduced his outfield time although he had an excellent arm and led all National

League outfielders in assists with 24 in 1944. During the 1947 season, Northey was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Harry “the hat” Walker. While Northey batted a solid .293 for the Cardinals and had 15 homeruns, Walker won the National League batting crown with a .363 average but hit only one homerun in a career which saw him only total 10 homeruns in 11 years. In 1948, Northey appeared in 96 games for St. Louis and batted .321 with a .528 slugging percentage. Northey was a good contact hitter, striking out only about once per 11 at bats. After a subpar .260 season with seven homeruns in 1949, the Cardinals traded Ron Northey to Cincinnati who later traded him to the Cubs in 1950. Northey appeared in a total of 80 games and hit a composite .272 with nine homeruns. From 1951 to 1954, Northey had only one major league at bat before catching on with the Chicago White Sox as a pinch hitter in 1955. In 1956, Northey batted .354 with 15 pinch hits, the most in the majors. Northey batted only .185 for the White Sox in 1957 before he was traded to his original team, the Phillies. He hit .269 for the Phils in 33 games. Northey finished his major league career with a good .450 slugging average. Lack of

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speed, as earlier stated, not his hitting ability, reduced Northey’s playing time. Ron Northey was a coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1961 to 1963 under Danny Murtaugh and later was a major league scout for several teams. Northey died suddenly in Pittsburgh on April 16, 1971. Ron Northey’s son, Scott, played 20 games for the Kansas City Royals as an outfielder in 1969. The younger Northey did not do badly, hitting .261 with two doubles, two triples and one homerun in 61 at bats at the age of 22. This was to be the only time he played in the majors. Elmer Valo was born Imrich Valo on March 5, 1921 in Rybnik, Czechoslovakia. Like Ron Northey, Valo had a fine major league career. Valo’s family immigrated to the United States in 1927 when Elmer was six. Valo was raised, lived, and died in Palmerton, Pa. Elmer Valo, unlike Northey, had good speed for an outfielder and played with reckless abandon, similar to Pete Reiser. Valo often sustained injuries crashing into fences with his fearless outfield play. Valo spent 20 years in the majors, the last few as a pinch hitter. His career batting average was .282. Elmer Valo batted over .300 five times in his career including .364 with Kansas City in 1955 in 283 at bats. Two numbers that greatly impress me are that Valo had the same career on base percentage as Joe DiMaggio at .398, and that he was even a bit more difficult to strikeout than the great Yankee centerfielder, whiffing approximately only once every 18 at bats. Elmer Valo had many career highlights. On May 1, 1949, he became the first American League player to hit two bases loaded triples in a game. Only two other major league players, National Leaguer, Billy Bruton with Milwaukee in 1959 and Duane Kuiper of the American League Indians in 1978, have hit two bases loaded triples in the same game. In 1950, Valo hit for the cycle and although mainly a line drive hitter, blasted three homeruns in a game in 1951. From 1946 to 1955 at the peak of his career, Elmer Valo had an on base percentage over .400 in eight of 10 seasons. Valo was considered to have one of the best eyes for the strike zone in the majors. Elmer Valo walked 943 times in his career. Valo was involved with three franchise relocations: the Philadelphia Athletics move to Kansas City, the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles and the Washington Senators move to Minnesota. Elmer Valo had a pleasant personality and was involved in community affairs. Valo was often called upon as a speaker for church groups and civic affairs. Following his retirement as a player, Valo was a major league coach for the Cleveland Indians and a minor league manager in their

chain. Later, Valo was a scout for the Phillies for 13 years until the time of his death in his hometown of Palmerton on July 19, 1998. Elmer Valo was inducted into the Phillies’ Wall of Fame in 1990. Baseball cards of Ron Northey and Elmer Valo are not difficult to obtain, especially those of Valo who appears on 10 regular Topps cards alone, and on a few Bowman and Leaf cards as well. The 1952 Topps card of Valo, number 34 in the famous 407 card set sells for around $40 in excellent to mint condition, and around $20 in very good to excellent condition. The 1953 Topps card of Valo can be purchased for around $15 to $20 in excellent to mint condition while the rest of the 1950s Valo cards cost $5 to $10 in nice condition. The 1956 card of Valo shows an outfielder diving into the stands behind a portrait of the player and is considered one of the best action cards of the 1950s. Valo’s daredevil play eventually slowed him down in later years when he was relegated to pinch hitting. I like the 1957 card of Valo which shows him at the bat rack preparing to pinch hit. Like Valo, Ron Northey also appears in the famous 1952 Topps set and his card is a bit less expensive than Valo’s. The only other Topps card of Northey is the 1957 one, his last year in the majors. The card can be purchased for around $7 in excellent to mint condition. Ron Northey does appear in the Bowman baseball sets for three consecutive years from 1949-51. These cards basically run in the $10-15 range in nice condition. Ron Northey’s son, Scott, who as mentioned, played briefly in the majors, nevertheless appears on two Topps cards as a rookie

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double dog dare was to jump off the side into the water on a hot summer afternoon. It was a military operation to locate a great pear or cherry tree and at night to “raid” the trees for their fruit. When your parents found out about this high level crime you had to go the home owner make a sincere apology, offer to pay and do yard work for free for two weeks. Therefore, at a young age we learned that Crime doesn’t pay! The Monroe Avenue Elementary School had one of the greatest challenges for displaying childhood bravery. This was an old fashion three-story school with metal fire escapes on both sides of the building. It was a real dare to get on the top landing of the fire escape grab onto the metal support pole and slide down to the bottom. This was a rite of passage for over 15 years. During one school year three kids fell and broke their arms. This meant quick action so the school officials placed strings of barbwire on the poles from top to bottom. It was a banner day in the neighborhood when a kid received a BB Gun for his birthday. I remember Kenny Theobold and “Bushy” Smith, showing us their new Daisy BB Guns. Off we went to the coal banks to watch them shoot the guns. We all remembered the wise words from our mothers, “You will knock your eyes out and go blind.” This was a stern warning but after a quick Double Dare we all took turns shooting the air rifle

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and retained our eye sights . Our main targets were the rats and snakes that were in this area. An interesting Double Dog Dare was at Valentine Day. At the Monroe Avenue Elementary School the celebration of Valentine’s Day was one of the highlights of the school year. It was considered an honor to be selected to make the official classroom Valentine Box. Mary Lapinski, Joan Rough and Gloria George were selected to make the mailbox in our class. It was an artistic marvel. Now the pressure was on to decide whom to send your valentines to in your class. All the boys had one goal in mind. They wanted to send their best valentine to the prettiest girl in our class, Delores Brown. I remember sitting at our desks, one boy, and one girl served as the mail carriers. You were always hoping you would get at least more than five valentines. My eyes were glued to the name on my second valentine..it was from Delores Brown. I was the envy of the boys on the playground since she only sent valentines to two other boys. The next week I got the Double Dare from Jimmy “Little Gassy” Howell to ask to carry Delores’s books home from school. At least two weeks went by until I generated enough nerve and lo and behold, she said yes. I am not sure what was redder my red sweater or my blushing face as I carried her books home from school. Two months later our teacher announced that Delores Brown and her family were moving to Ohio and she would no longer be with us. Life is unfair! Danny Sekanovich helped to console me by treating me to a game of pool at Bators. As they say, life goes on! The Mother of all Double Dog Dare would take place at the Cranbury Coal mines. There was a ritual that to be accepted as a member of the gang you had to pass a scary initiation. There was an abandoned mineshaft at one end of the coal banks. It was a long winding tunnel into the ground complete with wooden beams supporting the ceiling, water dripping down the sides of the walls, dark, cold, eerie, and small rats scurrying about the tunnel. One of the older boys, Eddie Quinn, Eddie Schagen, Milo Masonovich, Eddie Cassick, Jimmy Cannan “DoDo” Antolick, Joe Planutis or Eddie Koloski would take a small red velvet box and place it about 75 yards into the tunnel. Your challenge and initiation was to retrieve the box. I remember “Buzz’ Trieble, Jimmie Evanko, Glenny DeFranscio, Russie Jones, Bob Probert, Ray Raabe, “Red” Sarnoski, Eddie Warnet and I hoping we would get the Measles so we would miss our turn. Jackie Walters was the bravest of our group so he went first and came back shaking but with the velvet box. After two failed attempts, I mustered up enough courage to make the perilous journey. As we recalled many of our Double Dares, we all agreed this was the Mother of all Double Dog Dares in our childhood. Send your questions or comments to me at lrknek@optonline.net. P

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tributions for their causes. Together with the many downtown businesses that are open to welcome visitors, the Annual Spring Fling is a fun, family-friendly event with free live entertainment, free parking, free shuttle service, and free admission. Danville Business Alliance, Downtown Danville. Phone: 570-284-4502.

Allied Artists of Schuylkill County, Monthly Meeting with Demonstration, 7 pm at the Schuylkill County Council for the Arts, 1440 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. Painting by Ed AFSCME Retirees Sub-Chapter 8701 will Liebel - You do not need to be a member to meet on Thursday May 3, 2012 at Perkins attend. Restaurant, Route 93, Sugarloaf Township. Luch is at noon followed by the meeting at Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis at the 1p.m. On the agenda will be a discusion on Bloomsburg Town Park, Pavilion 4. Registraupcoming Picnic and nominations for officers tion is at 9 am. Enjoy a nice leisurely 3 mile for 2012. New members are welcome. walk while supporting a great cause, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. You can ask people to May 4 & 5 sponsor you and donate to your walk, or just The Historical Society of Schuylkill County come out to support a great cause. There will presents “Schuylkill County Baseball” Friday, also be a gift basket raffle full of great prizes May 4th, 7 pm, Sovereign Majestic Theater, too! Check out the CF Great Strides Website 211 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Tommy Symons, for more info: http:/www.cff.org/great_strides/ Stu Richards, and Bob McDonald will give a living history program of an old time radio Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Saturday May show interviewing two of Schuylkill counties 5th, 6 pm to 12 am, Food, Beverages, after most famous ball players. Also the society will dark prize hunt – Music by Chuck Cahoe, present loaned baseball memorabilia and pho- Second Mtn. Rod & Gun Club, $20 Admistos of the ball players to be viewed. Saturday, sion – Call 366-1559. May 5th, 7 pm, Stu Richards, Bob McDonald and Wes Schwenk will host an evening of May 6 remembering the players and the games they Schuylkill County Corvette Club Annual played. This will be an open forum and any- Spring Cruise-In /Car Show, Sunday, May one can join in. Bring your memorabilia and 6th, 2 pm until dusk, Bubeck Park, Schuylkill photos to share if you have anything pertaining Haven. Open to all classic cars, street rods, to Schuylkill County baseball players. For info customs and Corvettes. Rain date May 20. For call 570-622-7540 or visit www.schuylkillhis- info call Bob at 570-385-4731. tory.org. Hometown Craft Show, Sunday May 6th, 9 am to 4 pm at the Hometown Farmers MarMay 5 ket, 125 Mahanoy Ave., Route 54, Tamaqua. Mother's Day Vendor Fair, Saturday May 5, Market located approximately 1 mile outside 2012 from 9am to 5pm at the Comfort Inn Tamaqua. ¼ mile on Route 54 from 309, 570in West Hazleton. Crafters needed—Buyers 668-2630 – Rain or shine www.hometownneeded. Crafters, Avon, 31 Bags, Scentsy and farmersmarket.net. more. Come out and shop or if interested in booking a space call Robin at 570-455-6936. May 9 26th Annual Spring Fling, Saturday May 5th, Penn State Extension Master Gardener Sharon 9am – 5pm. Each year’s Spring Fling is held Telesky will offer a workshop on What’s Bugon the first Saturday in May, rain or shine. ging You at the West Side Annex in Forty Fort This event brings almost 200 vendors to Mill, on Wednesday, May 9 from 1 to 2 pm. ShaEast Mahoning, West Mahoning, and Lower ron will discuss the life cycle of various garden Mulberry Streets. These vendors offer a huge pests, the damage that they cause, and differvariety of crafts and food. A large number of ent methods to control them. Registration is local nonprofit organizations participate in requested. Please call the Luzerne County More events on page 32 the Spring Fling to raise awareness and con-

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by Carl Simchena

Frank Liszka and the Polka Maniac

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting the very talented polka musician, Frank Liszka. He was doing vocals and playing trumpet with The Boys from Baltimore. They were sharing the stage with our band—The Polskie Swingmasters. Since his early childhood, Frank Liszka loved polka music. In the early 1960s, Frank discovered his lifelong ambition was to become a polka musician. And, following the examples of his polka heroes, Marion Lush, Li'l Wally, and Eddie Blazonczyk, Sr., Frank set out to become an integral part of the development and the performance of polka music as we know it today. Born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on January 11, 1953. Frank was the oldest of nine children. He started playing trumpet in grade school and continued throughout his high school years. Playing polkas came natural to Frank. He enjoyed going to dances at Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio, and, it was there that he met up with other young musicians who wanted to play and form a band. At age 16, Frank met John and Tom Sniezek, as well as Bobby Clavert and they formed the Harmony Sharps band from New Castle, Pennsylvania. Frank played with the Harmony Sharps for five years, performing at weddings and polka events. During this time he met Polka Hall of Famer, Bruno Mikos, who asked Frank if he would be willing to fill in and back up Li'l Wally. Frank jumped at the chance and soon was on the road playing for this polka legend. In 1975, Frank, Bruno, Rich Benkowski and Bill Siegal formed the Harmony Stars. It was shortly after this union that this band started making waves felt nationally. In 1979, the United States Polka Association awarded the group the Favorite Polka Recording for the al-

bum "People Pleasing Polkas". Late in 1979, Frank and five other musicians decided that they wanted to try something a little more progressive and the band called The Brass Connection (TBC for short) was formed. Almost immediately the band became one of the most popular groups on the polka circuit. In 1981, the members of the United States Polka Association (USPA) voted The Brass Connection the Favorite Band for that year. They were also presented with the Favorite Polka Album award for "A Winning Combination" and, their song "My Sweet Melinda," written by Frank, was voted the #1 song. In 1984, Frank's magic pen struck again when he wrote "Your Big Brown Eyes Polka" and TBC again became award winners. The year 1985 was no exception because an old country tune called "Got No Reason", which Frank had rearranged, was named the #1 song for 1985 by both the USPA and the International Polka Association. In 1987, TBC disbanded and Frank moved to Baltimore seeking better employment opportunities. In 1988, he joined The Boys from Baltimore. By 1989, Frank and the members of The Boys found themselves in the winners circle at the USPA awards banquet because of their album "Boys Will Be Boys" which was named the #1 album for 1989. They also received an award for favorite polka band. In 1998, Frank was inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame, sharing that honor with many of the greats of polka music including Happy Louie, Jimmy Sturr, and Eddie Blazonczyk. Currently, Frank continues to perform with the award winning Boys from Baltimore. The very talented, Frank Liszka has been instrumental in the way we listen to and appreciate polka music today. To his credit, Frank has recorded 23 albums and has written over 70 songs. In addition to all of these accomplishments, Frank has been nominated by the United States Polka Association for Best Male Vocalist of 2011. Other nominees are Lenny Gomulka from the Chicago Push, and Andy Bojczuk of the Knewz. In closing, don’t forget to tune into “The Polka Connection” every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on 1490 WAZL. “The coolest polka show on the radio.” You can also listen on-line at www.wazlam.com. Also, be sure to join the Polskie Swing-

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This is one super CD featuring 23 titles that are sure to please. Three of the 23 selections are polka medleys. I particularly like “Good Friends Polka”, “She Teases Me Medley”, “Rifleman’s Oberek”, and “Bar None Polka” All of the tunes, however, are great sounding songs with super arrangements. You can obtain a copy by contacting Jimmy K Polkas at 1-866454-6695 or by e-mail at customerservice@jimmykpolkas.com

masters at the Freeland VFW on Thursday, May 10, and again on Thursday, May 24, starting at 6:00 p.m. each night. We will also be appearing on Sunday, May 13 at the Dupont VFW in Dupont, PA, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Joining us again on accordion, concertina, and vocals is our great friend Eddie Biegaj. I hope to see you there. And finally, during this month of May, let us remember our mothers, both living and deceased and all of our veterans who made great sacrifices so we could continue to enjoy our freedoms here in America. Until next time, polka maniacs, take care, and God Bless you all. Don’t forget, if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours. P

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The best of Jim Thorpe is on display at the 2012 Jim Thorpe Art Weekend by Eileen East Save the date! May 5 & 6 is Jim Thorpe Art Weekend when you’ll find even more of the good things Jim Thorpe has to offer — more visual art, music, culinary treats, plus a special show at the Opera House, gallery openings along Broadway and West Broadway, artists demonstrating their craft, and interesting lectures and workshops. The festival offers everything from free events to ticketed shows and workshops. You don't have to travel far from home to find great music, art and culture. In the historic district and around the town, galleries and studios will be open to visitors. Gallery tours, walking tours, a stained glass demonstration, photo workshops, storytelling and concerts will make for a fun and entertaining weekend. This year with two full days of fun, we recommend you book a weekend stay at one of our charming beds and breakfasts, or at the Inn in Jim Thorpe, our restored Victorian Hotel. Every guest who books a stay with a bed and breakfast gets a free ticket to hear Jack Gunsser tell entertaining “Stories of Old Mauch Chunk”. Jack is quite the raconteur. He dresses in costume and holds forth in the very appropriate historic Harry Packer Mansion. Expect to laugh and leave with a twinkle in your eye. Are you a history buff as well as an art lover? This year local historian Bill Allison will be giving a lecture on Sunday afternoon titled “The Art of Victorian Architecture”. The Asa

Packer Manson will be open for tours, as will as the Mauch Chunk Museum and the Old Jail. And you can combine art

and history by taking a photo workshop with artist photographer Tom Storm called “How to get the most out of your camera”. Tom gave this workshop last year, and is returning by popular demand. He knows where to take you for the best shots of our historic town. The festival opens on Saturday with a walking tour of studios and galleries. You can park your car in the public lot off PA-209 just past Broadway, and walk to the nearby visitor’s center at the Jim Thorpe Train Station. There will be an information table as well as a sales booth for ticketed events. The good news is that you can also pick up a visitor’s bag loaded with our brochure and walking tour guide plus special offers you can redeem as you follow the art walk map through the

historic district. Sunday is the day for museums, art lectures, and art demonstrations. Stained glass artist Nic East will show

you how to make a stained glass window, then take you on a tour through his “house of art” where you will see more than 30 stained glass doors and windows. Nic also has chandeliers and lamps on display, plus indoor and outdoor sculpture. You will think you are on Canyon Drive in Santa Fe. If print making is your passion, stone lithographer Ron Chupp will be making prints in his gallery on Sunday from a stone he will prepare on Saturday. This is a fascinating demonstration, a chance to see how prints were made before the modern printing press. It’s impossible to cover all the artists and events here, so I suggest you go to our website, www.jimthorpeart.com for the big picture. You will also find out how to buy tickets in advance for the show at the Opera House, and our workshops and restaurant events. Remember, its Jim Thorpe when you love art. For information, contact Eileen East (570) 325-0216 or eileeneast@gmail.com. P

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Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration—May 19th & 20th, 2012: 100th Anniversary of Jim Thorpe's Gold Medals! provided by the Jim Thorpe Area Chamber of Commerce The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce Council of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring their 16th annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend on Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th. This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century”and is the 100th Anniversary of the winning of the 1912 Pentathlon and Decathlon Gold Medals. The festivities start off on Saturday, May 19th at 10:30am with a Native American Tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum along with Don Wild Eagle and family, John Thorpe (Grandson), Carlisle Guests and Native Americans . At 11am, Our Olympian Cross Country and Track Teams will carry the lighted torch from the monument to the Jim Thorpe High School Stadium to light the Olympic Torch for the Special Olympic Track and Field Competition and then down 903 to the Heights, down Opera House Hill and then down Broadway to Josiah White Park for the lighting of our Olympic Torch. The Varsity Cheerleaders will stretch a ribbon across Broadway in front of the County of Carbon Court House prior to the arrival of the runners. Medals will be awarded to the team and coach and a resolution that Rep. Doyle Heffley had the Pennsylvania House pass will be read declaring that May 19, 2012 has been named "James Francis Thorpe Day" in the Commonwealth. Town dignitaries will also be invited to honor this occasion with their presence. A large Birthday Cake will be presented, cut and pieces sold as part of the festivities for the weekend. Special guests from the United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA will also be present all weekend. ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN JOSIAH WHITE PARK: • Earthlore by Don Wild Eagle & Family Saturday and Sunday • Native Nations Dance Theater Saturday and Sunday • Brad & Luke Duo – Saturday and Sunday • Buster the Clown for the children Saturday and Sunday • The Jim Thorpe Cheerleaders performance Saturday only • The Faculty Brass Strolling Through Town Saturday and Sunday • Terry Strongheart – Sunday only • Chinese Auction – Donated items being accepted and may be dropped off at Nature's Trail, 5 Broadway, Jim Thorpe Saturday and Sunday ADDITIONAL FEATURES IN THE DIMMICK LIBRARY: • Terry Strongheart - Saturday and Sunday

• Tony T & John Lyons - Saturday and Sunday At the JIM THORPE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM: • Special Olympic Track & Field competition Saturday only SATURDAY EVENING at the MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE: • Mike Miz Band - Saturday Evening only

Attractions, shops and restaurants open all weekend for your enjoyment. Many great craft vendors and lots of good food will be available all weekend. For more information, contact anne marie fitzpatrick/event coordinator at 570-325-9281, amnt1@ptd.Net or www.jimthorpe.org. P *Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

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Meet in the Waterfall parking lot for this free program that is free and open to beginning and more experienced birdwatchers. www. sweetarrowlakepark.com M&T Movies at the Majestic: The Smurfs, Saturday, May 12, 7 pm at the Sovereign Majestic, 209 North Centre St, Pottsville. Free admission, free popcorn. Hosted by the Pottsville Recreation Commission. Sponsored by M&T Bank. www.sovereignmajestic.com May 16 Penn State Extension Master Gardener Dave Orbin will address the issue of wildlife in the garden at his workshop entitled Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 16, at Good Shepherd Church in Drums. Learn ways you can control the damage done by deer, rabbits, groundhogs and other critters who invade your garden. Please register by calling the Luzerne County Extension at 82501701 or 1-888-825-1701. May 19 ROCK THE WALLS BENEFIT CONCERT SERIES at Beech Mountain Lakes with performances by The Coal Town Rounders, The Jungle Jazz Initiative, Back Home, Joe Bogwist, Sunset Villains. Advance $10, Door $12, Fan Pack $30. For more info – http://www. facebook.com/#!/events/248200591924053/ ACS FORD FIESTA OPEN HOUSE - ACS & Rottet Motors Ford Fiesta Charity Raffle – May 19– sponsored by Rottets, Tamaqua to benefit ACS – Saturday, May 19th, 9 AM to Noon at Rottets, South Greenwood Street Tamaqua. Purchase a $25 ticket enabling you an opportunity to win a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The live remote with T102 Disc Jockey JZ will rock the block with music and fun. Stop by to check out the Grand Prize and buy a ticket. Only 1200 tickets to be sold. Proceeds benefit the ACS Telethon. For info or tickets call 570645-4229 or cancertelethon.org. May 20 Civil War & Victorian Era Fashion Show on Sunday, May 20 from 2 to 5 pm at Eckley Miners' Village, miles south of Freeland. Come see what all the fashionable men and women were wearing in the 19th Century. Stay for tea and cookies after the show! Presented at the Sharpe House. Donation: $5.00. For information call 570-636-2070 or visit our website at www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. More events on page 38

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over 50 who can enter in the following dance categories: waltz, swing-jitterbug, and the polka. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the winners of each dance and prizes will be awarded to all participants. For more information on the “Dancing with the Stars” dance contest, call Sandy Acornley or Jean Spindler at 287-1102. Dinner dance tickets are $21 for age 60 and over and $23

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Now that we have had a taste of Spring and then the cold returns yet again, I know you are all waiting for the warm weather to come back and stay for good. This is the month of renewal and the opportunities to do things wonderful that our families will enjoy. We can prepare our gardens, our flower beds and most of all a meal for our Mothers who take their time each and every day. You can choose from a favorite recipe of hers, a sampling of some of “your favorites”, or choose some of the new ones in this issue. Remember that even the great men from

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2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 tablespoons water Filling: 1 pound ground beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 scallions, chopped 1/4 cup taco sauce 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped 4 teaspoons Tabasco green jalapenwo pepper sauce, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1 large egg, beaten Combine flour, cornmeal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough sticks together. On lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll out half of dough until 1/4-inch thick. Cut dough into two 7-inch rounds. Repeat with remaining dough and scraps. Cover; set aside. Cook ground beef and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally to break up beef. Stir in scallions, taco sauce, olives, 3 teaspoons green jalapeno pepper sauce, oregano, cumin and salt until well blended. Stir in cheese. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease large cookie sheet. Spoon about 1/2-cup filling on 1/2 of each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Stir together egg and remaining teaspoon green jalapeno pepper sauce. Brush border with egg mixture. Fold dough over filling, pressing out air. Crimp edges with fork or fingers to seal. Place on baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes or until golden. Makes 4 empanadas

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The Summer Travel Edition Part I by Rich Lipinski

The month of May brings the beginning of summer and the travel season. One of most popular features in the past has been our summer travel editions. This year due to some very unique circumstances, this will be a two month feature. This month we will be expanding our coverage to bordering states and in June we will publishing our local day trip guide. Locals Find a Home in Ohio This summer Hazleton Area graduates Russ Canzler and Kyle Landis will be calling Ohio home. Canzler was traded to the Cleveland Indians in the offseason and was assigned to the Columbus Clippers of the International League late in spring training. Landis, has been with the Indians since 2007 and it appears he will spend time between Columbus and their “AA” affiliate in Akron. If either is called up to Cleveland during the season they will continue to call Ohio home. Traveling to Ohio Columbus Ohio is about 8 hours from Northeast Pennsylvania and the Akron/ Cleveland is conveniently located in Northeast Ohio about 6 hours away. Columbus Ohio Columbus is the state capital of Ohio. There are many attractions throughout the Greater Columbus area, providing fun for the whole family. So, here are just a few. The Center of Science and Industry (COSI), where hands-on science lets visitors' imaginations run wild, whether it's an exhibition about pop culture icons such as Star Wars or Bob the Builder, or the science of genetics. Just north of downtown is the renowned Short North Arts District, where visitors and residents alike can wander the district's many galleries and eateries, under beauti-

fully and festively lit arches. The monthly Gallery Hop provides the opportunity to sample it all on the first Saturday of the month. The nationally renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has Columbus' "other wildlife," hosting more than 2.5 million visitors a year. The zoo features naturalistic wildlife habitats, picnic areas, gardens and other recreational facilities. The recently opened Asia Quest exhibit

and the new Zoombezi Bay water park are must-see stops along the way. The Columbus Zoo is home nationally known animal expert Jack Hanna. Hanna has his own syndicated TV show. Even with all the hustle of the big city, there are still plenty of places to get away and just enjoy the outdoors. In July 2007 Shape magazine recognized Columbus as one of five cities having big outdoor appeal, citing the city's "young, energetic vibe." Among the highlights is the Olentangy River Greenway, a 13-mile path that links Downtown Columbus to Worthington. Along the way is Antrim Park, a hot spot for runners, bikers and fishermen (Antrim Lake is stocked periodically with trout). Northeast Ohio Northeast Ohio includes Cleveland, including all the recreational activities associated with Lake Erie, and the Canton/Akron areas. Cleveland features The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Indians. The Flats on the banks of the Cuyahoga River features many of the nightly entertainment hotspots. Both Cleveland and Akron, have major Zoos. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is home to the largest collection of primate

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species in North America among its 3000 animals representing more than 600 species. And, the Zoo is also a botanical garden. The Akron Zoo, an accredited World Conservation Zoo, houses more than 700 animals, including the endangered Humboldt penguins, snow leopards, Sumatran tigers, jaguars and Komodo dragons. The Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS). MAPS Air Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about the history of aviation and its impact upon society. It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, restoring, preserving, studying and exhibiting the impact of aviation on the culture of man. Akron Racers are members of the National Pro Fast Pitch league, offering the chance to see some of finest softball players in the world. Season starts June 4th. In close proximity to Akron is The Football Hall of Fame and the National First Ladies Museum in Canton, in Cleveland. Cedar Point Amusement Park near Sandusky Ohio features a record 75 rides including 17 roller coasters. Cedar Point is the only park in the world with four roller coasters over 200 feet. Closer to Home The Columbus Clippers will be closer to home on the following dates they will visit the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in July form the 20th to the 23rd. They will be in Syracuse from May 24th to the 27th. Akron will be making trips into Reading, Harrisburg, Altoona and Binghamton throughout the summer. Where’s Joe Joe Maddon will be bringing his Tampa Rays to the area Many times this summer. In May they will be at the Yankees May 8th to 10th and Orioles May 11th to 13th. In June the Rays visit the Yankees June 5th to 7th and the Phillies June 22nd to the 23rd. July finds the Rays visiting Cleveland July 5th -8th and the Orioles July 24th to 26th. The Rays will hopefully be bringing pennant race excitement back to the Baltimore September 11th to 13th and New York September 14th to 16th.

Empire State Yankees The Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees have embarked on one of the longest road trip in baseball history, they have been renamed the Empire State Yankees as most of their games will be played in Western New York. Western New York has wonderful scenery, many outdoor activities and attractions between Buffalo and Syracuse. Besides being near one of the great natural wonders, Niagara Falls, Buffalo offers views of some America’s great architecture, including Frank Lloyd Wright. Art Museums, Botanical Gardens, Buffalo Zoo. Teddy Roosevelt inauguration site, Erie Canal Harbor and many vineyards and wine trails. One of its most unique events is the National Buffalo Wing Festival, September 1st and 2nd. Over 85,000 attended in 2011. Rochester and Batavia form the Northwest end of the Wine Country and the beautiful Finger Lake region. Be sure to check out VisitRochester.com for more information on how to spend a relaxing days enjoying western New York. Be sure to check various visitors’ bureaus for more complete information in planning your trip. Hazleton Hardball League The Hazleton Hardball League has begun its season. The season last through the beginning of August. This is one of the few adult baseball leagues in Eastern Pennsylvania. For schedules and directions check out hazletonbaseball.com Next month we will review day trips in our local baseball scene. Be sure to keep to comments coming to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo. com and on twitter at hardcoalbasebal. P

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Much about Mulch by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener The yard always looks most attractive right after edging garden beds and applying a fresh layer of mulch. Mulch sets off the lush grass and lovely flowers and plants in the garden and makes the whole yard appear neat and tidy. The aesthetic benefit of mulch is one of the main reasons we undertake its expense each year and labor to apply it to our garden beds. But there are other benefits in addition to its lovely appearance. Chief among these is weed control. By covering the soil, mulch denies weed seeds the sunlight they need to germinate and grow. It is even more effective if a layer of wet newspaper (about six sheets thick) is placed on the soil before adding the mulch. The newspaper insures that no light will reach any weed seeds through the mulch, and it will eventually decompose and enrich the soil. Mulch also conserves moisture by reducing loss to evaporation in the summer heat by as much as twenty percent. This saves the homeowner both money and time which would otherwise be spent watering. There are less obvious advantages to mulching as well. One is stabilizing the temperature of the soil beneath the mulch. The soil heats up less during the day and retains more heat during cool nights, providing a more consistent, healthier temperature for plant roots. Mulch also reduces soil erosion on slopes by limiting the impact of rain and reduces the heaving of plants caused by alternate freezing and thawing of soil during the colder months. Mulch enhances the health and beauty of the garden by protecting flowers, vegetables, and fruits from soil splash when it rains. Soil contains many pathogens which can cause disease if splashed onto plant leaves. Fruits and vegetables which touch the soil directly are also subject to disease and insect damage; mulch can keep them

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able for homeowners. Some inorganic mulches, such as aluminum foil and black polyethylene used by some vegetable growers, do not allow the passage of water and are therefore of limited use. Landscape fabrics are penetrated by water and are often used under more decorative mulches such as pebbles, stone, or gravel to insure weed control. They also control weeds in the vegetable garden very effectively, but should be removed after the growing season to promote soil health. A good quality landscape fabric should be used to block light from weed seeds and to avoid tearing and shredding. U shaped pins are needed to secure the fabric to the soil if not covered by other mulch. If you use landscape fabric as a permanent weed barrier and cover it with organic mulch, difficulty will arise. As the organic mulch decomposes, weeds will germinate in it and their roots will grow through the fabric to the soil beneath, making them very difficult to remove. Organic mulches come in a variety of forms, including compost, peat moss, pine needles, shredded leaves, grass clippings, straw, hulls and shells, and wood and bark products. All of these materials improve soil structure and add nutrients to the soil as they decompose. Organic mulches are the safest to use in vegetable gardens, but it is best to avoid high carbon mulches such as wood chips and bark because they rob vegetables of needed nitrogen. Compost provides an abundance of nutrients and is a wonderful addition to any garden. Be aware, however, that weeds thrive in compost, so it is not as useful for weed control. Shredded leaves are excellent in the vegetable garden because, unlike straw and grass, they contain no seeds. Avoid using unshredded leaves, however, as they tend to compact and become impervious to water. If you have access to salt hay, it is an excellent mulch which contains no seeds. Avoid using grass clippings if the lawn has been treated with an herbicide. Bark mulches are the most popular for landscape plants because they are attractive in appearance and relatively inexpensive. For more information about mulching contact the Luzerne County Extension at 825-1701 or read the Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet found on the internet at http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1083.html. P

Consider Geothermal by SJ Kowalski If you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing home there has never been a better time to consider installing a geothermal system. The federal government is still providing a 30% tax credit on the complete installation of geothermal systems. Homeowners are thinking “green”, and concerned about the rising cost of energy. Add in the fact that geothermal systems typically reduce homeowner’s utility bills by 50% to 70%. There is no doubt, the upfront cost for geothermal is higher than that of a conventional system. But remember, the tax credit does two things, it gives you a financial incentive, and it also raises awareness of geothermal savings. Energy-efficiency improvements such as a geothermal system also increase a home’s value on an appraisal; any kind of energy efficiency improvement is a plus. The bottom line is that a geothermal system has a higher initial cost than a conventional system, but it’s ultimately a great investment. Homeowners can not only dramatically reduce their energy bills, they can be green, have the latest technology, and with the right financing be cash-positive. Call Nick or Brad at S.J. Kowalski to see if a geothermal

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or splitting it in half. Use a dissection tool or even a fingernail. • Next, slice or pinch off the petals. Remind students to be careful with all of the tiny pieces. It’s easy to damage or brush away some of the most important parts.

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on an adventure in the origin of plant flavors, and with Inspector Nectar on a flower mystery investigation. My Botanic Planet Flower Investigation There’s no better way for students to investigate the parts of a flower than by dissecting real ones. What you need: • Enough real flowers for pairs or groups to work together. Alstroemerias and gladiolus work well and are available year round in supermarket floral departments. Azaleas or any member of the lily family could also be used because the parts are well-defined and easy to see. • Plastic knives and tweezers could be used for dissecting equipment. • A magnifying glass would allow for closer inspection. Getting started: • Open up the flower. This is easily done by first locating the base of the flower and slicing

Review the parts of the flower: • Petal: This is the colorful part of the flower that attracts the attention of birds, bees and butterflies, letting them know that there is food inside the flower. Have students record how many petals their flower has and what they look like. • Stamen: This is where the pollen is made. For older students, you could also point out that the top part that holds the pollen is the anther and the stem part is called the filament. Students should record how many stamens their flower has. If it has six petals, it will also have six stamens. If they have an extra piece, then one should look a little bit different, and is actually part of the pistil. • Pistil: This is where the seeds are made. The pistil is made of three different parts. The very top of the pistil is called the stigma. The stigma is where the pollen falls when a pollinator brings it in. The pollen travels down the tube (style) and goes down to the bottom (ovary) where the seeds will form. Split the pistil lengthwise to look inside. You should see unfertilized beginnings of seeds. The seed pattern inside will be the same pattern of seeds within the fruit later. If you cut an apple in half horizontally and see the five seeds in a star pattern, you will know that the flower’s pistil had five compartments. • Sepal: These are the tiny leaves on the lower part of the flower that protect it before it begins to bloom. Every flowering bud is hidden safely behind these two little leaves until the

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flower is fully developed. When the bloom begins to grow, the sepal will split open and the petals can break out. Next steps: For Grades K–2 • Fold a piece of paper in half twice, creating four smaller panels. Go on a school discovery where kids draw pictures of various flowering plants. Have kids take home papers and draw flowers they see at home or in their neighborhood. Collect all of the images and sort the flowers according to color, type, where they were seen, etc. Then create a “Students in Bloom” bulletin board where the pictures are showcased. For Grades 3–5 • Pollinator Power: Ask students to research a specific pollinator, such as bees, butterflies or moths, and find out where they live, how much nectar they eat, how many plants they visit in a day, etc., and report back to the class. For example, hummingbirds can visit up to 1,500 flowers a day and consume almost twice their body weight in nectar daily. Extension lesson: Every fruit began as a flower. In an apple, for example, the petals withered away and the ovary grew containing the seeds, but there are other parts still there, like the sepal and flower stem. Bring in various fruits to “dissect” and examine the seeds and other parts. Chart their similarities and differences. Visit TruGreen’s www.MyBotanicPlanet. com with your student to explore some of the flowers in our environment. The website reinforces concepts featured in this sample activity in botany with an interactive glossary and games.

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Green: Part One byJennifer Sloot When you hear “Green” what does it mean to you? What images does it conjure up? Below are some thoughts and interesting “green” trivia. On mentioning green, do you immediately see green beans, asparagus, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, avocado pears, zucchini, cucumbers, scallions, celery, green apples, limes and kiwi fruit? On the other hand many fruits and vegetables are green when they are not yet ripe enough to eat, changing color as they mature. When green is mentioned, perhaps you think of a person new on the job who is referred to being green? There is the hint of immaturity when you use the color green. If you tried to start a fire with

green wood, we all know it does not burn well as it is too damp and new, and only seasoned or old wood burns well. A sick person is usually represented in the color green in cartoons. Then there is the “green around the gills” where a pale person is sickly looking. What about a green thumb as in the unusual ability to make plants grow? Or the green room where performers can relax before their appearance on stage? An untrained horse is considered green until it receives training. Pottery is called green until it is fired in a kiln. Then there is the greenback as in a note issued by the United States government.

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Something newer or better such as greener pastures. Have you ever been green with envy? Shakespeare used green to describe jealousy at least three times in his works. In Othello, Iago refers to the “green-eyed monster”. In Anthony and Cleopatra, he wrote of the green sickness meaning jealousy and in Merchant of Venice, he used the term as “green-eyed jealousy”. Did you know that the color green signifies nature, life, youth, safety and hope. Green is the second most favorite color…blue being the most popular. The stock market indicator is depicted in green to note the rise of the market, although in East Asian stock markets, green indicates a drop in stock prices. Green is the color used for night vision goggles because the human eye is most sensitive and able to distinguish the most shades in that color. Do you think of getting the green light as an approval to move ahead on a project or a task? Then there is always the green light representing go in traffic signals, railway and ship signals. It is known as a safe color worldwide and a lot of first aid equipment is green in color. Fire exit signs are green in a lot of countries. There is also the green flag which signals the start or resumption of an auto race. In the 1400’s, green was a symbol of fertility and thus was once the preferred color choice for wedding gowns. In ancient Greece, green symbolized victory. Green is the national color of Ireland. Green was a sacred color to the Egyptians representing the hope and joy of spring and the floors of the temples were green. Suicides dropped by 34% when London’s Blackfriar Bridge was painted green. Magical and mystical properties were signified in green in the stories of King Arthur. In many countries, especially those on the former Soviet Bloc, green is the color of the border guards. In the United States Army, green is the color of the Military Police and jungle green is the color of the Army Special Forces also known as the “Green Berets”. Before the 1950’s Santa’s suit was green until Coca-Cola bought him out and changed his suit color to red. Bright green is the color of the astrological sign Cancer. If you have not seen it yet, The movie, Soylent Green from 1973 is a must see movie. The Green Green Grass of Home (Claude “Curly” Putnam Jr.) is a country song originally made popular by Tom Jones in 1966. As we get further into spring, we can appreciate all the new green shoots on the trees and bushes and the grass becoming greener. Please check this column next month for an article on the modern day terminology for “Green” and some tips on how you can become “Greener”. All the staff at Panorama wish you a wonderful May filled with all the glory that May brings when the flowers bloom and the green becomes a rainbow of color. Look for Part Two in the June 2012 issue of Panorama Community Magazine. P

Hazleton Health & Wellness Center helping you overcome Hand Trauma by Naomi Martin MS OTR/L The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center approaches hand therapy as a partnership between patient and therapist. Our highlyskilled and experienced occupational therapy team address problems associated with hand injuries based on measurable and scientific outcomes but equally important, we treat our patients based on their unique individual needs. Hand injuries may be the result of a direct trauma (sprain, fracture, dislocation or laceration), repeated trauma (inflammation of muscles, tendons or nerves), chronic disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or Dupuytren’s contracture), or neurological trauma (stroke, traumatic brain injury or Parkinson’s disease). Typical symptoms of hand injuries include interruption of skin integrity, localized pain, decreased movement, sensory loss, inability to grasp or pinch and fear of using the hand. Here at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, we understand that injuries of the hand can disrupt a person’s lifestyle at home, work, school, as well as during play and leisure activities. Following a diagnosis

and a prescription for therapy from a primary healthcare provider, our occupational therapy team will examine and assess each patient’s component skills and performance deficits. Component skills and performance deficits include range of motion, joint flexibility, muscle strength and endurance, skin integrity and sensibility, pain and motor coordination, as well as dexterity. Our team pays particular attention to the feelings of our patients, because we care about their emotional response to the trauma. We take into consideration patients’ ability to adapt to restrictions in function, and we want to understand the effects that the injury may place on family roles and vocational performance. During the patient interview process, we identify with their stories and build a therapeutic alliance. We gather patient information and identify problems to determine the patient’s priorities. After a thorough interview and evaluation, the occupational therapist will make recommendations, explain the rationale for treatment and collaborate with the patient to establish goals that engage and

reflect his or her desired outcomes. While our occupational therapy team at the Hazleton Health and Wellness Center address injuries of the hand, we also value the whole person and take pride in helping patients each and every step of the way. We care about your trauma, we are considerate of your feelings and we are committed to being compassionate throughout your entire healing process and therapeutic journey. The occupational therapy team at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center provides a variety of services, including addressing biomechanical injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow, Work Hardening, Neurological injury, Lymphatic therapy, Functional Capacity evaluation, Pre-employment testing, Industrial Rehabilitation and Job site ergonomic assessments and Pediatric therapy. To learn more about hand therapy and various outpatient services at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, check out our website at www. hazletonhealthandwellness.org. To schedule an appointment, please call (570) 501- 4624 ext. 2. P

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Microdermabrasion & Chemical Peels by Debi Shandrick If you are one who is experiencing brownish skin discolorations or dark, splotchy patches at your skin, you may be suffering from what is a common complaint known as skin pigmentation. There are many factors that can instigate skin pigmentation to occur. Two ways to remove those pigmented skin is to undergo Microdermabrasion or Chemical Peels. We will be discussing at home product to treat pigmentation. Most people are able to witness 75% to 100% results after a few weeks of undergoing treatments. Good skin starts at the cellular level, and Microdermabrasion is one of the most popular, time-proven methods of consistent skin care that dramatically improve skin tone and texture...even after just one treatment! Microdermabrasion is used to treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, stretchmarks, age spots, enlarged pores, wrinkles, acne or rosacea, and that’s just the beginning. Simply put: Microdermabrasion is one of the most effective ways to maintain healthy skin that feels as good as it looks. For those struggling with mild to moderate acne, Microdermabrasion can be a monthly preventative treatment. If you’re noticing premature signs of aging such as skin discoloration and sun damage, Microdermabrasion is a preferred way to gently buff away dry and damaged skin. Or, if you are otherwise happy with the condition of your skin, but are looking for a monthly “refresher,” Microderm offers a winning combination-The rejuvenating benefits of a facial, along with the renewing qualities of a deep facial scrub. A Microdermabrasion treatment involves a “microderm machine” that emits a pressurized stream of crystals on the skin’s surface. The Microderm machine is designed to gently slough off dead skin, eliminate black heads, shrink large pores, and leave skin feeling unbelievably soft and smooth. A Chemical Peel is a safe, commonly used method of treating acne, age spots, brown spots, large pores, fine wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. The traditional chemical peel procedure involves the application of a chemical solution designed to smooth and exfoliate skin while removing its damaged outer layer. Many of the compounds used in chemical peels are found in nature, such as Glycolic acid (of the alpha-hyrdroxy family), which is derived from certain fruits and plants.

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Would you believe that allergies can make your teeth hurt? by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Well, we can all certainly issue mother nature a collective, “Thank You” for the unseasonably mild winter we've had. No one was more thankful than I for having not experienced winter-related commuting issues not to mention the hassle of snow removal. Unfortunately, our mild winter does not come without a price. Mold spores, pollen, dust, and dander are normally eradicated to very low levels with normal winter temperatures and snowfall. Would you believe that the beautiful springtime blossoms which are bursting with color all around us can cause tooth pain and discomfort. Additionally, sinus conditions can worsen with the initiation of pollen season and result in tooth pain and discomfort. Allergic rhinitis causes swelling of the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, throat, middle ear, eustachian tubes, and sinuses. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis may include any combination of the following: congestion, postnasal drip, runny nose (rhinorrhea), sneezing, itching of nose, ears, eyes, and palate, earache, headache, swollen eyes, tearing, red eyes, inability to discern odors (anosmia), drowsiness, fatigue, malaise, and dental pain which manifests in primarily one's lower and upper back teeth. Clearly, allergic rhinitis is “allergic shiners” which are dark circles around the eyes resulting from vasodilation or nasal congestion. Without fail, I always have my usual patients come into my office complaining of excruciating tooth pain nearly the same exact day each and every year. Upon reviewing their chart before their arrival, I already make a preliminary diagnosis based upon the cyclical nature of their recurring dental issue. At this point, you may be asking yourself, “How can I tell if it is my sinuses causing my teeth to hurt?” Following are a few general symptoms which may lead you to your own preliminary diagnosis of sinus-related tooth pain: 1. Tooth pain is caused by walking either down an incline or stairs. 2. Tooth pain seems to worsen when going from your “tippy toes” forcefully to your heels. 3. Tooth pain escalates when you move the

position of your head side to side or forward and back. 4. When sleeping, tooth pain exists unless you fold or add pillows under your head. If allergies are causing tooth pain/discomfort, you may follow one of two courses of treatment: 1. If you feel congestion, take a combination of antihistamine/decongestant and ibuprofen for a 24 hour period. 2. If you do not feel congested, take an antihistamine and ibuprofen for a 24 hour period.

In closing, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment is the best course of treatment to put an early end to seasonal rhinitis and resultant tooth pain. My patients are all knowledgeable that should they have any questions concerning the cause of tooth pain as to whether it is caused by a cavity, the nerve of a tooth, or sinuses they are encouraged to call my office for an appointment. By following the common sense steps, as outlined in this article, I assure all of you that spring and summer will be most enjoyable and invigorating! P

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Evaluation and Treatment of Wounds Alycia D. Pavlick MSPAS PA-C by Anthony M. Carrato, MD In the United States alone, there are over 25 million people living with Diabetes. That accounts for about 8% of our population. Diabetes is commonly known as chronic high blood sugar caused by the inability of the body to regulate the release of insulin. Diabetes can cause complications with many different systems in the body, and can cause those body systems to eventually not function as well as they used to or not function at all. For example, many people who have had diabetes for years can develop poor blood circulation to the legs and feet, especially in the

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smaller blood vessels which supply blood to the skin. This is due to the fact that the smaller blood vessels, or capillaries, get hardened over time and lose their ability to let blood flow through to the skin surface. This causes a domino effect when there are wounds or ulcers on the skin, because the lack of blood flow means lack of healing ability. Hardening of these capillaries occurs more rapidly in diabetics; therefore diabetics can have poor blood flow even at a fairly young age. Another example of a complication that occurs in long term diabetics is called diabetic neuropathy, which is when the nerves start to lose function. Diabetic neuropathy commonly affects the nerves in the legs and feet first, and patients have a sensation of tingling and eventually numbness in the legs and feet over time. This can make them more prone to injury or wounds, because they do not feel pain if they injure themselves or develop an ulcer on the legs or the feet. When these complications occur together, the lack of feeling in the nerves paired with poor blood flow to the legs and feet, diabetics are prone to infection and non-healing of lower extremity wounds. Wounds are diagnosed and treated according to the severity, or stage, of the wound. Stage 1 wounds are simply a reddened area that is not an open wound, but may feel itchy, painful, hard, or warm to the touch. Stage 2 wounds are open and the top layer of skin is gone, and can be draining bloody fluid. Stage 3 wounds are open and are deeper, extending to the fat layer beneath the skin; Stage 3 wounds often drain and may have necrotic or

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“dead” tissue on the surface. Stage 4 wounds are the most advanced and most serious, as they extend down the deepest; there is often exposed muscle or bone and necrotic tissue with drainage. Although all wounds need to be treated urgently and appropriately, the higher the stage, the less chance the wound will heal. Chronic lower extremity wounds in diabetics are a common problem that are often treated with careful monitoring of the wound progress, local care to the wound with topical medications and wound care, and if needed, antibiotics to clear any infection of the wound. Higher stage wounds are more severe and often do not heal with conservative treatment; therefore they may require surgery to clean the “dead” tissue off of the surface of the wound, or may require placement of a wound vac. A wound vac is a medical device which uses negative pressure, or suction, to debride the dead tissue from the wound bed. Patients can wear the vac at home for as long as it is needed to continually clean the wound and actually promote faster healing. Some wounds may require a skin graft after the majority of the healing has taken place to complete the treatment of the wound. A major key to wound care in diabetic patients is making sure the patients are following their family doctor’s or endocrinologist's instructions for their diabetes medications and their diet. Helping to keep blood sugar levels in the correct range is the key to preventing diabetic complications and worsening of circulation or nerve disease. If not treated properly using all of the above elements including blood sugar monitoring, a wound that starts as a small open area can become severe in a short period of time, and can even threaten the life of the patient. Proper wound care is critical for healing the ulcer and also for preventing infection. At Carrato Surgical, we implement the above standard of care for all wounds, small and large, in both diabetic patients and those who are otherwise healthy. If you or a family member have a wound that is new, or have had difficulty healing a wound that has been present for a long period of time, call today for a wound evaluation and to begin the healing process. P

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How Fruit Flys and Acute Nerve Damage are now the hope of Parkinson's New Treatments for the Future by Marlin Duncan Parkinson's disease strikes around 50,000 people each year, and approximately 1 million people have the disease. Because the disease typically affects people over the age of 50, the National Institutes of Health anticipates the incidence of Parkinson's will increase as the nation's population ages. "We are using the basic power of the fly to learn about how neurons are damaged in acute injury situations," said Nancy Bonini, senior author of the research and a professor in the Department of Biology at Penn. When a nerve suffers an acute injury -- as might be caused by a penetrating wound, for example, or a broken bone that damages nearby tissues -- the long projection of the nerve cell, called the axon, can become injured and degenerate. The process by which it disinte-

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It assists in the skin treatment by stimulating new collagen and skin growth while allowing dead skin cells to fall off naturally. Salicylic acid, a simple fruit compound, is an effective acne scar chemical peel and also works for oily and acne prone skin, by increasing cell turnover. Mandelic acid, meanwhile, is an extract from bitter almonds, and is often used in a chemical peel for uneven skin tones and or patients with pigmentation problems. Most chemical peels take only 10-15 minutes to perform, and the majority of patients report only a mild stinging from the chemical solution. The chemical peels mentioned above, the recovery time is quick, with most redness and dryness subsiding within a week’s time. Age Intervention Enlighten is a remarkable at home product with new composition that brightens and encourages the uniform appearance of facial discoloration - even stubborn hyper-pigmentation! Robert Stevens Face And Body offers free consultations call 788SKIN (7546) to make your appointment. P

May is... Melanoma Awareness Month by Stephen Schleicher, MD Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. With the summer months upcoming, it behooves all of us to learn more about this disease and take preventative measures. 65,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year in the US and the incidence continues to increase; melanoma is now the second most common cancer in women ages 20 to 29. Any preexisting mole that undergoes a change should certainly be checked by a dermatologist. By change is meant increase in

Diakon Hospice Saint John Hospice. What does that word mean or represent. To many….the end.…death. Well to a degree, that is true. The majority of patients who have chosen Hospice care do pass away. Not because of Hospice but because of the disease or illness. Where did Hospice get its beginnings? Hospice history starts back in the 11th Century. It s is a noun defined as a place/ home where the sick could be cared for. Hospice has evolved through the centuries. It took off in the 1950’s in the United States. Hospice cares for patients who have been diagnosed with an illness that is deemed terminal. Hospice care is a philosophy, a way of caring for the patient and their family in a “home “environment. Home can be anywhere. a personal residence, Skilled nursing, personal and independent living facility. The mission of Diakon Hospice Saint John is to provide care and comfort to terminal patients and their loved ones within their home setting, while also serving as an educational resource in the community on end-of-life issue .It is not by choice that patients and their families find themselves searching for hospice care—but it is their choice as to which hospice provides that care. When someone is faced with this everimportant decision of who will be responsible for end-of-life support and nurturing, Diakon Hospice Saint John wants to help. As a mission-driven, faith-based program, Diakon Hospice Saint John strives to bring solace to patients and their families during this critical time. Call us at 570-459-6778. Diakon Hospice Saint John...we can help! P

size, border irregularity, and alteration of color. Itching may be an early sign that a mole is becoming cancerous, whereas bleeding is a late sign. Melanoma is most common in individuals with fair skin and multiples moles. Sun avoidance and/or use of high numbered SPF sunscreens when outdoors may help prevent melanoma. Indoor tanning is now considered a carcinogen, similar to cigarette smoking, and should be avoided as its use has been strongly linked to the development of skin cancer. The most common site for melanoma in men is the upper back; in women, the most common sites are the lower legs and upper back. Given that May is Melanoma Awareness Month we encourage all individuals to have their moles checked, either by myself or by our female PA, Jamie Remaley. P

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American Cancer Society Leadership Council honors Look Good…Feel Better volunteer Helen Lonczynski “The Greater Hazleton Unit is so fortunate to have volunteers like Helen Lonczynski.” says Tim Genetti, President, American Cancer Society Leadership Council – Greater Hazleton Unit. “She has been an inspiration to us all for her nurturing and caring ways with our Look Good..Feel Better participants. We will truly miss her as a volunteer but her spirit will stay with our local unit forever.” The Look Good..Feel Better program is a free Patient Service offered by the American Cancer Society. This service helps improve the quality of life for cancer patients in their fight to get well. The Look Good..Feel Better program teaches women who are in active treatment (currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation for cancer) how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair which may occur during treatment. Sessions are free, include a make-up kit and are held under the guidance of trained, volunteer licensed cosmetologists or estheticians. A patient may attend more than one session but they are asked to bring their make-up kit with them to the next session “I have been involved with Look Good..Feel Better for 14 years”, comments Helen Lonczynski “and I can’t begin to say how marvelous it has been to work with these amazing wom-

Pictured above: Tim Genetti, President, American Cancer Society Leadership Council presents a certificate of appreciation to Helen Lonczynski for her inspiring dedication to the Look Good…Feel Better patient service offered by the local unit of the American Cancer Society.

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Eye on the Ball by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD When people think of sports, they tend to think of the physical aspects and training – speed, accuracy, coordination, and strength. Visual skills are just as important to athletic superiority as the physical ones. The sense of vision is much more than just seeing clearly. When playing sports, these other visual components are in high demand. Dynamic vision is used to see objects clearly while they, or you, are in movement. A person may have 20/20 vision while sitting still, but not while in motion. This is important in sports such as basketball, when you need to see not only the ball moving, but the other players as well. Visual concentration is the ability to block out visual distractions and stay focused on the target. This is important in golf to screen out the spectators or anything moving in the gallery. Eye tracking is how the eyes follow objects. It allows an athlete to react more quickly to changes in the situation. This aids football

players in pass completion. Eye-body coordination is also a very impor tant skill that affects your timing and body control. This is how your body muscles respond to what you see. When boxing, it allows you to duck and block at the appropriate times. Visual memory is the ability to store information that has been seen briefly and then recall it later. This helps soccer goalies estimate where an opposing player may be aiming the ball. Peripheral vision is what you see “out of the corner of your eye”. It allows you to see what is going on without turning your head. This allows hockey players to complete passes to the side and even behind them. Visual reaction time is the speed in which your brain interprets and responds to your opponent’s action. This is important when batting so you don’t swing too late and hit a foul. Depth perception allows you to judge the

speed and distance between objects, opponents, and boundary lines. This is especially important in archery and shooting. Fusion flexibility is being able to keep both eyes working together even under stressful, high speed situations. This skill is what enables NASCAR drivers to safely manage the track. Focusing is how the eyes quickly change fixation from one distance to another. Tennis players need this skill to efficiently return the ball. Whichever sport you participate in, it is apparent that all aspects of vision play a major role. Comprehensive eye examinations can pick up on any potential deficiencies in vision and tracking skills. Your optometrist can design a course of vision exercises or suggest a computer vision therapy system that will enhance these skills. It is just as important to train your eyes, as it is your body, to outperform the other players. P

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May condition of the month: Fibromyalgia by Dr. Joseph Bafile Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by widespread pain in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Some other problems commonly linked with fibromyalgia include fatigue, morning stiffness, sleep problems, headaches, numbness in hands and feet, depression, and anxiety. Fibromyalgia can develop on its own, or secondary to other musculoskeletal conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic lupus. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia requires a history of at least three months of widespread pain, and pain and tenderness in a least 11 of 18 tender-point sites. These tender-point

sites include fibrous tissue or muscles of the Neck, Shoulders, Chest, Rib Cage, Lower Back, Thighs, Knees, Arms (elbows) and Buttocks. The overwhelming characteristic of fibromyalgia is long-standing, body-wide pain with defined tender points. Tender points are distinct from trigger points seen in other pain syndromes. (Unlike tender points, trigger points can occur in isolation and represent a source of radiating pain, even in the absence of direct pressure.) Fibromyalgia pain can mimic the pain experienced by people with various types of arthritis. The soft-tissue pain of fibromyalgia is described as deep-aching, radiating, gnawing, shooting or burning, and ranges from mild to severe. Fibromyalgia sufferers tend to waken with body aches and stiffness.

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Mystic Power Yoga: Helping to end Childhood Hunger Mystic Power Yoga, has been collecting food and funds for the CEO/Weinberg Food Bank for the whole month of April and May to help end childhood hunger. If you bring a canned food item Mystic Power Yoga will discount $2.00 off any regular priced class. So get down to Mystic Yoga in Hazleton, PA for a great session of yoga and to help end childhood hunger!!! For additional information, call 570-582.9641. P

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Mother’s Day Tip by Dr. Tim Kelly PT, DPT Only mothers and caregivers know how many times they perform daily lifts, or bend down, or carry their children and their assorted paraphernalia. Kendra Harrington is a physical therapist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. who works closely with pregnant women and new moms. She claims that mothers can avoid muscular strains to the neck, back, and leg muscles by adjusting the way they go about their daily tasks. "It may be as simple as remembering to do a 'half-kneel lift' when picking up your child or holding him close to your chest when you carry him," says Harrington. "If moms remember these simple tips, they’ll be sure to feel the difference, as well as see the changes in their posture." It is particularly important for new mothers who are 40 years of age and older to be fit before pregnancy," echoes physical therapist Jennifer M Bottomley, PT, PhD, an independent consultant based in West Roxbury, Mass. Bottomley claims that "Because of the changes in hormonal concentration that accompanies pregnancy, laxity in ligaments and joints occur, so older prospective mothers tend to develop musculoskeletal injuries more often than their younger counterparts. That's why it is crucial that they follow a workout program featuring extension and postural exercises during pregnancy." Lifting Your Child Out of the Crib If your child’s crib has a rail that lowers, you will want it in the lowest position when lifting your child out of the crib. As you lift, keep you feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Arch your low back and, while keeping your head up, bend at your hips. With both arms, grasp your child and hold him or her close to your chest. Straighten your hips so you are in an upright position, and then extend your knees to return to a full stand. To return your child to the crib, use the same technique and always remember to keep your child close to your chest. P

A Brand New Day: The YMCA Unveils New Brand Strategy to Further Community Impact Hazleton Area to benefit from Hazleton YMCA/YWCA’s focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility For the first time in 43 years, YMCA of the USA has unveiled a new brand strategy to increase understanding of the impact that YMCAs make in communities across the country. The YMCA has the unique capacity to address many of the challenges facing the nation today. Through its new brand strategy and framework, the nonprofit will extend its reach into communities to nurture the potential of youth and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to support neighbors. The new brand strategy – the result of more than two years of analysis and research – was introduced at a National Press Club event that included leaders from the philanthropic and nonprofit communities. As part of the event, the YMCA unveiled a new, more forward-looking logo that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the organization, and a framework that focuses resources on three core areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In another major change, the nonprofit will be called “the Y” to align with how people most commonly refer to the organization. “The Hazleton YMCA/YWCA is truly excited about the new brand strategy and the opportunity to engage more people in the areas of healthy living, social responsibility and youth development,” said Sue Farley, President/CEO, Hazleton YMCA/YWCA. “There are many exciting changes taking place at the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA – we are building momentum, and this strategy is getting everyone from our volunteers to our members and donors very excited.” The Hazleton YMCA/YWCA plans to increase programming to ensure that the new areas of focus will be represented. This will include more activities for children and teens in the community. There will also be a change in the look and feel of advertisements and other materials. Ys across the country will fully transition to the new brand within five years. “This is a very important, exciting time for the Y,” said Neil Nicoll, president and CEO

of YMCA of the USA. “For 160 years, we’ve focused on changing lives for the better. Our commitment to building greater awareness for the important work we do will enable us to expand our efforts and further strengthen communities across the country.”. Today, across the United States, Ys are making a difference in three key areas of focus: • Youth Development: Nurturing the potential of every child and teen • Healthy Living: Improving the nation’s health and well-being • Social Responsibility: Giving back and providing support to our neighbors “In Hazleton, we are focusing on the critical need for safe and fun activities for the youth in our community,” said Farley. “The Y’s youth sports, swim team and other programs are helping children and teens have a place to learn core values and grow as individuals.” The Y’s former logo had been in place since 1967 and was the organization’s sixth since its inception. The refreshed logo, with its multiple color options and new, contemporary look, better reflects the vibrancy of the Y and the diversity of the communities it serves. The new logo’s bold, active and welcoming shape symbolizes the Y’s commitment to personal and social progress. The Y The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net P

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How to Prepare for a Good Healthy Summer by Ting Oh, PT

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With spring hitting, a lot of us are coming out of our winter hibernation and starting to think about all the fun things we want to do for the summer. Things like tending to our yards, going for long walks and getting back to sporting interests like golf, tennis and swimming. Many people however are pretty lazy over the winter and have gotten weak and stiff from sitting around and enjoying the holiday season a little too much. Some have even put on a little too much weight. Getting back to activity is great and I hope it is a beautiful summer for my own selfish reasons. However knowing the trends, there will be a large number of people who sustain injuries from getting back to doing things without preparing themselves physically first. They may have gotten back into gardening with a little too much vigor and hurt their back from weeding all day or they may have ignored their shoulder stiffness and tried to play golf through it, ending up tearing their rotator cuff. Injuries are not fun but an injury during the months where everyone else is out doing stuff is even worse. To reduce your chances of becoming one of the statistics, be sure to prepare yourself physically

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for what you want to do. Make sure you do some stretching and strengthening exercises so you can be out all day and feel good after. Also ease into it by doing a little the first few days before you go all out. If you have stiffness or pains, get them looked after. That shoulder pain or low back stiffness may be worked out easily by you physical therapist. Don’t let a little problem to become a big one that will ruin your summer. As to having put on a little too much weight. Putting on an extra 10 pounds will result in 3040 extra pounds of stress on your knees which can mean the difference between a good day gardening or golf and having to see a surgeon because your knee blew out. So prepare yourself for the fun times and get yourself looked after. Hazleton Physical Therapy are the experts at reducing pain, improving mobility and strength to make sure you are ready for the summer months. Need to lose weight? We also have a Metabolic Rx Program to help people with medical problems lose weight and keep it off. For more information, please call Melanie at 570-501-1808 or visit www.hazletonpt.com. P

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May 2012 Blood Drives Wednesday, May 02, 2012 St. Peter's Episcopal Church 46 S Laurel St, Hazleton 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday, May 07, 2012 Hazleton Chapter House 165 Susquehanna Blvd, West Hazleton 8:45 am - 12:00 pm Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Quality Inn & Suites 880 Kidder Street, Wilkes Barre 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday, May 17, 2012 Veterans Affairs Medical Center 111 E End Center, Wilkes Barre 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday, May 21, 2012 Hazleton Chapter House 165 Susquehanna Blvd, West Hazleton 8:45 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, May 24, 2012 Weis Markets 100 Weis Lane, Hazleton, PA 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 29, 2012 White Haven Center 827 Oley Valley RD, White Haven, PA 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Magnificent May What an amazing month! We are so excited to see the beautiful flowers in bloom and feel the wonderful warm breeze. Since we have been blessed with such beautiful weather, the Laurels residents are preparing for some exciting spring activity projects. Our Laurels garden was such a success last year that we cannot wait to begin planting all the vegetables again. It’s going to be great to enjoy the fruits of our labor. We had such a great time at our annual Family Easter meal and we’re looking forward to our Mother’s Day Luncheon and Spring Fling Dinner Dance. Plus, we’re really excited about the outdoor excursions planned for this month. We’re looking forward to all the wonderful things that Spring brings! The Laurels Senior Living Community celebrated its 9th Anniversary on May 1st. We cannot believe how fast time has gone by! The Laurels calendar is packed with many fun-filled activities this month. Now that the weather is a little more cooperative, we have many outdoor excursions planned for the upcoming weeks. We will be dining out at Jumbo China Buffet, Bonanza and the Olive Garden. We will also be trying our luck at Mohegan Sun and shopping at the Laurel Mall and Wal-Mart. Our Culinary group will be delighting us this month with Noodles with Cottage Cheese and waffles and ice cream. We are also getting ready for our annual Spring Fling Dinner dance with entertain-

ment by George Rittenhouse. We have many more trips planned as the summer breeze makes its way into the area. We will be spending a lot of time outdoors! There is also great entertainment planned for this month featuring George Rittenhouse, Tammy Gilbert, Sing-a-Long with Heather Pearsall, Tom Rogo, the Tune Bandits, Freeland Community Choir and Bible Stories with Rodney Foxx. We’re gearing up for summer fun! We wish everyone a magnificent May! Mother’s Day Luncheon Saturday, May 5th, we will be proudly honoring all mothers by having our annual “Mother’s Day Luncheon”. Tables will set up for our residents to display their mothers and families photos for everyone to enjoy. In addition to our gourmet dinner carefully prepared by our chef, desserts, wine and cheese will also be served for this great event. We’re all looking forward to this time honored tradition. For a complete list of our May activities, visit our website at www.laurels-seniorliving. com/activities; or check us out on Facebook! For more information, or to schedule a private tour and complementary lunch, please call our administrator at 570-455-7757, or contact him via email at rjm@laurels-seniorliving.com “The Laurels Senior Living Community… ”Where Our Family of Residents Come First!”. P

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Cancer Survivors to be honored at June 2012 Relay For Life Hey, it’s a party! An Important party! It’s a big celebration, free for all area cancer survivors and their caretakers, that encourages them to celebrate their success in fighting cancer. This Cancer Survivors Birthday Party takes place at the Greater Hazleton Relay For Life, Saturday, June 2, 2012, Louis Schiavo Park, and 700 South Poplar Street, Hazleton. Be there at 11AM sharp! The definition of a survivor is anyone who has ever heard the words “you have cancer”—because from the moment a person hears those words, they are encouraged to move forward to surviving their diagnosis. The goal of Relay for Life is to move forward with positive action to fight cancer, enrich patient’s lives during and after treatment and to promote good health through research. Relay raises funds to aid many programs that help in the treatment of cancer so the survivors have a better quality of life. These survivors are living proof that Relay works. They have gone through life changing diagnosis and difficult treatment and have decided to turn it around by moving forward. Many survivors say that Relay for Life is like the light at the end of a difficult journey. Meet Amanda Kripp, a Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer survivor and follow her journey. When she was just 12 years old, she was having flu-like symptoms. After many tests and finally exploratory surgery, a tumor was found inside her small intestine and she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Within days, she was sent to Hershey Medical Center to begin chemotherapy. “I really don’t ever remember being told "You have cancer.”. Amanda relates. “I just remember hearing my Dad go into his bedroom and cry and that’s when I knew something was very wrong.”. “Very intense chemotherapy followed and one day when I was feeling especially bad, a nurse made me get out of bed and take a shower. After my shower she was brushing my hair and I could see her reach for the garbage can and throw my hair away! Losing my hair, to me, was the most difficult thing.” Amanda continues, “I tried to keep a sense of humor and it made things seem a lot less tragic. I wore funny hats instead of wigs because I felt that a wig would hide what was going on. I wanted everyone to know I had cancer, not so they would pity me, but because I wanted people to know it can happen to anyone, regardless of their age”.

Pictured above: Amanda Kripp, cancer survivor; Donna Delehanty, Survivorship ChairGreater Hazleton Relay for Life; Doris Damico-cancer survivor and her husband Lenny Damico invite all area cancer survivors to the upcoming Survivors Birthday Party.

“YOU ARE IN REMISSION" the best words spoken to a cancer patient, were said to me after months of treatments and years of checkups. It has been 13 years since my diagnosis and I still struggle with the emotions, but I always remember that "I AM A SURVIVOR!!” Ms. Kripp happily explains. Lenny is Doris’s husband and caregiver. He is so thankful to the American Cancer Society that every year he hand crafts a piece of furniture for all the Relay teams to sell chances on at the annual Relay For Life event. To date, Lenny has earned over $2,000.00 for the local ACS unit. Doris, a 5 1/2 year breast cancer survivor, never misses an opportunity to call on other cancer patients who need a shoulder to cry on,

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prayers and words of advice. She never misses an opportunity to attend every function of the local unit of ACS. “I first met Doris right after her diagnosis. She was referred to me by her sister-in-law, another breast cancer survivor. I shaved her head, fitted her with a wig and she and I have been friends ever since." explains Donna Delehanty, ACS volunteer. “Doris and Lenny are wonderful examples of our area survivors and their families. They and people like them are the reason our ACS volunteers work so hard at Relay For Life as well as all of our other fundraiser events.” “It’s awesome to help Doris and Amanda and all our local survivors, celebrate their stores of success. That’s why this survivor’s birthday celebration is such a special event. We look forward to seeing them at the party and honoring their courage.”, Donna adds in closing. Survivors are the special guests of honor at Relay. There will be gifts and a free lunch for every survivor and their caregiver. A Survivors Lap follows brunch on Saturday and there are chairs available for survivors unable to take the lap. Being part of the Survivors Lap allows survivors to celebrate what they’ve overcome while inspiring and motivating their If you would like more information on the Survivors Celebration at the Relay For Life, please contact Donna at 570-454-5034 or muirgen1@ptd.net. P

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Although Relay For Life of Greater Hazleton is close, there is still time to register a team. All you need to do is Get Involved…Gather Your Friends…Captain A Team! THE RELAY FOR LIFE is a unique, challenging and fun way to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to raise awareness of cancer and the ACS mission. RELAY FOR LIFE involves the participation of teams made up of people from families, businesses, local organizations, schools and more. During the 24 hours, one member of each team must run or walk on a track as other team members are camping out, enjoying special events and entertainment, and developing friendships with other participants. There is a Survivors’ Celebration 11AM Saturday to celebrate those who are fighting cancer or have won the fight. A moving Luminaria Service to honor those who have lost the fight to cancer or are currently battling cancer will be held at dusk on Friday evening June 1st.

Relay For Life of Greater Hazleton is celebrating 18 years of Relay. We invite you to celebrate with us.

RELAY FOR LIFE is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people to: Celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer. The strength of survivors inspires others to continue to fight. Remember loved ones lost to the disease. At Relay, people who have walked alongside people battling cancer can grieve and find healing. Fight Back. We Relay because we have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.

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