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Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, December 2, and Thursday, December 16, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Laurel Mall Walkers Hazleton Senior Center Health Fair Monday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hazleton Senior Center Open to all area residents. Free health screenings will be available. Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, December 15, 11:00 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center
Community Education Programs & Activities
What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, December 1, 2:00 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information. Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, December 6, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes Taking the Stress Out of the Holiday Season Tuesday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. Cancer Treatment Center, 15th & Church Street. Guest Speaker - Lynn Koch, Gunderson Rehabilitation Center. Play Jeopardy and learn how to cope with stress and anxiety throughout this holiday season. Call 501.6204 for your reservation.
Celebrate the Holiday Season at Hazleton General Hospital Tuesday, December 7, 6:00 p.m. Hazleton General Hospital. A special visit from Santa Claus. Don’t forget your camera! Ice sculpture demonstrations provided by Jack Vozar. Call 501.6204 for more information. Joint Replacement Surgery Information Session Thursday, December 16, 6:00 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Lower Level Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements your joint replacement surgery. Register on-line or call 501.4447. Senior Choice Holiday Party Sunday, December 12, 1:00 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Holiday entertainment and buffet dinner will be served. Free for Senior Choice members; $10 per person for non-members Call Joan Warner at 454.4752 with your reservation.
Free Car Seat Check by Certified Technician HGH Family Birthing Center. Bring your car seat. Call 501.4200 for appointment. Parenting Class Classes held at Catholic Social Services 214 West Walnut Street, Hazleton Call 455.1521 to register or for more information.
Support Groups
(New Members Always Welcome) Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support Group Wednesday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information. Ostomy Support Group Holiday Dinner Thursday, December 9, 4:00 p.m. Cookies Café, Conyngham, PA. Reservations required. Call 501.4970.
Senior Choice - Holiday Show (It’s A Wonderful Life) Saturday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. JJ Ferrara Center, Broad Street, Hazleton Dinner & Show: Adults - $24 (All-You-Can-Eat Buffet – Served 90 minutes prior to curtain) Just the Show: Adults - $11 Call Joan Warner at 454.4752 with your reservation.
Adjustable Laparoscopic Gastric Band Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.
Infants and Children
Bariatrics Support Group Wednesday, December 15, 7:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.
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Beaver Everyone I talked with about the Beaver Meadows School speaks of it so fondly. The old building, which had four rooms and a belfry, sat on Third St. in Beaver Meadows. Beside it was a small one room building with its’ pot bellied stove, which served as Mr. Mike Phillip’s classroom for the 6th grade when Dan Kostick attended. In the early years, then the school was just grades one through eight. Dan’s eighth grade class was on the top floor of the main building. Later, some folks remembered, a kindergarten had been added. Mr. and Mrs. Matchick owned the home to the left of the school, which is barely visible in our photo. Just across the alley from the school was Mr. and Mrs Tupe’s home, partially visible to the right in our old photo. Children always have loved to play ball. But, heaven forbid, if you threw your ball into Mr. Tupe’s yard, it was gone forever. I guess he had reached his breaking point over the years. Beaver Meadows borough had the
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choice of sending their children to Hazleton or Weatherly for their high school years. I for one, am glad they chose Hazleton. Lois Williams Schellhamer attended Beaver Meadows old school. She remembers that the punishment for any unruly children was delivered on the spot by the principal. The principal would take the troublemaker up to the belfry room on the top of the school where she would immediately administer Mr Paddle. That usually solved the problem. All the Schellhamer children, Ken, Alan and Dawn, went there until the school was completely closed in 1972, afterwhich Dawn was sent to the McAdoo school with the other children. Now, Dawn and other children had been sent to Kelayres school for 4th and 5th grades after the school had been sited for having only one exit, but they were returned to Beaver Meadows for 6th grade. 6th was the last grade that they had in the school at that time.Being older the Schellhamer boys went over to
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the Hazleton school. So many generations, so many families went there. I keep finding more; the list could go on and on, like the Hines and the Leonards. When talking with Doris Kostick Pollock, I asked her how many of her family went there. They all did: Eugene, Raymond, Doris, Daniel, and Paul Kostick. A few years back, I interviewed their mother, Mary Kostick Sherry for an article in Panorama. She was a delight to know. The Kostick store was on Broad St across from the old Howells Theatre, where I saw my first movie.So many friends came from Beaver Meadows; and of course, the town produced so many HHS great football and basketball players. A few that come to mind are: Joe Andrejco, George Andrejco, George Cherverko and big and little Nick Yackanicz, Raymond Kostick and Daniel Kostick and Paul Nappy Chulock. They all started school in the old Beaver Meadows Schoolhouse, just not at the
same time. The names of the twelve young girls in our photo were hard to place.The young boy still remains unidentified. We feel that the photo must have been taken in 1944 or 1945. The girls may not have all been in the same grade. From left to right, here are the names of the girls: Virginia Leshandock, Eleanor Lakata, Evelyn Petruska, Philamena (Mena) Krupka, Anna Leggo, Lucille Petruska, Betty Wargo, Aileen Mahon, Emily Murmak, Gloria Leggo, Celine Phillips ( daughter of the 6th grade teacher) and Geraldine Halecky. Please accept our apologies if we have improperly identified anyone, but we truly believe this list to be accurate. The names that came freely to mind were the teacher’s. The first principal remembered was Miss Sophia McGee who was followed later as principal by a Miss Hazel Corrigan, who also taught eighth grade. Mrs. Mildred Samler Gleim taught Kindergarten and 1st grade; Miss Dougherty, 2nd grade, Miss Josephine Trettle, 3rd and 5th grades, Miss Zadra, 3rd, Miss Nicholson, 4th, Miss Sweeney 5th , Mr. Mike Phillips 6th, Miss Britt 7th and Miss Hazel Corrigan 8th. In later years joining the list of fondly remembered teachers were: Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. O’Donnell, Miss. Dickeson, Mrs. Sullin and Miss McGlynn. There was just plain dirt all around the school. This is where the children played at recess and lunchtime. Now, the penny candy store was about a block and a half down the street. It was owned by Andrew ‘ Tinker ‘ Israel. It was here that the children ran at recess time, clutching their pennies in their hands, to see the wonders of his candy case. Tinker sold everything that could catch the eye of a child. His candy case held Grade A’s ( a square of chocolate), Bit o Honey’s, Sugar Daddy’s, wax coke bottles, (Remember chewing the wax afterwards?) pumpkin seeds, lollipops, candy cigarettes, licorice pipes, paper ribbons of dot candies, red jelly fish, sweethearts and much, much more. He had soda pop, too. He even had caps for your capgun. For the grown-ups, there were sewing supplies, small gifts and postcards among the mix of things. Tinker could fix just about everything. I guess that is how he got his nickname. He was a taxidermist, too. Talk about being a jack of all trades. That was Tinker. Now Tinker never married, but he was loved by all the children in the town. He was so much beloved that when Tinker passed away,
the school closed for the day; and all the children and teachers went to his viewing and funeral. They were his family. In the back door of his home they went for the viewing. Children, teachers and townsfolk, passed the casket, paid their last goodbye to their friend and went quietly out the front door. Another interesting factoid that I learned is that some of the wood from the old school building was used to help build four new homes along route 93 in New Coxeville. One year a small piece of the wood from the old Beaver Meadows schoolhouse was given as a remembrance to each one attending a reunion of its’ classmates by Doris Pollock. Many, many thanks to Linda Henry Leonard, Bill Hines, present Mayor of Beaver Meadows, Lois Schellhamer, Dan Kostick, Doris Pollock and David Sabol for their invaluable input into this article and especially to Teresa McHose for sharing this wonderful old photo that she inherited from her aunt, Mildred Samler Gleim, who taught there for many years. To quote Doris Pollock, “It was a very good time to grow up.” Yes, Doris, I agree. P
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The holiday season is a great time to gather your loved ones for a trip to a historic house or museum. I suggest a trip to Harrisburg to survey the collection of fine art and antiques at the Governor’s Mansion. As an antiques showcase, the Mansion is first rate. Mansion Facts The Georgian style structure resembles a typical Neoclassical residence the likes of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello from
about 1800, while in actuality the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion was built in 1968. Architect, George Ewing designed the building in the Georgian style in an effort to reflect the Federal tone of other majestic government buildings in and around the state capitol. Since 1968, every Pennsylvania Governor has called this beautiful 32room mansion on Front Street in Harrisburg home. The public areas of the home, mainly on the first floor, are filled with reminders of historical events and traditions of Pennsylvania. One marker relates to the mighty Susquehanna River – a view of which is apparent from the Mansion’s windows. The marker recalls the high water level of river when it flooded the mansion during Hurricane Agnes in 1972. As flood waters reached a horrifying five feet inside the Mansion during Agnes, staff members rushed to save the
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by Dr. Lori historic treasures and antiques by moving them to the upper floors of the Mansion. Pennsylvania Portraits The Grand Hall entry was adorned with works of art by prominent Pennsylvania artists. A breathtaking painting of George Washington by Philadelphia portrait master, Rembrandt Peale lent by the Museum of American Art of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts hangs here above a lovely Chippendale side chair and Pennsylvania tall case clock. Originally in the collection of General Lafayette, the Washington portrait was later given to the French minister to the United States, Roux de Rochelle who allowed the Pennsylvania Academy--the nation’s oldest art school—to acquire the work for the Governor’s Mansion. This work accompanies a delicate 19th Century portrait by another Philadelphia master, Thomas Sully. Sully’s work depicts Mrs. Evan Poultney in an oval format and when it was commissioned in 1857, the painting cost a mere $50—today’s price, about $75,000. The Grand Hall entry also boasts a familiar antique curiosity, a reverse glass painting. While these paintings were typical in the early to mid 1800s, rarely did they portray a sitting Governor. Yet, the reverse glass painting of Governor Ritner, who served Pennsylvanians from 1835 to 1839, is a wonderful example of his 19th Century rural heritage in paint. In addition to paintings, the Grand Hall entry also houses important American sculpture. George Gray Bannard’s large-scale bronze portrait figure of President Abraham Lincoln shows similarities to his famous sculptures located at the State Capitol. Plan a trip to see the Mansion for yourself as it is an inspirational and historically fascinating experience. P Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide and hosts antiques themed cruises. As seen on The Tonight Show, watch Dr. Lori on the national TV morning show “Daytime”. Visit www. DrLoriV.com, Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.
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Photo Caption: Community volunteer Robert Stanziola helped John Beltrami, Rotary Club of Hazleton member, deliver new dictionaries to 3rd graders at the West Hazleton Elementary School Tuesday, November 9th. This Rotary service project was begun in 2001, and new dictionaries are given annually to third graders at all of the Hazleton Area Elementary Schools (except Freeland which is covered by Freeland Rotary). This is a yearly event done as a way for the club to introduce young people to the “wonder of words”. Project Chairman John Madden says, “ We all know a dictionary can make many reading and writing tasks much easier, but the joy and wonder expressed by these students when they receive a new book is the biggest thank you of all for the club”. John was assisted in this project by Rotary Club members Kristin Kovalick, Dave McCarthy, Dorothy Anderson, Toni Frumkin, Gordon Bigelow, Amilcar Arroyo, Donna Barna, Paul Oswald, Lew Dryfoos, Tim Genetti, John Beltrami, Mary Malone, Alan Whitaker, Bill Pavlick, Ron Kutchmarick, Joe Clark and Pat Ward, who delivered the dictionaries to the schools. Additional assistance was provided by the Rotary Club of Hazleton president Katrina Lennartz, and Paul Brenner. Funds for this project are created by various Rotary Club Fundraisers throughout the course of the year such as the November Pointsettia Sale and some 2010 Funfest activities.
Sherman
by Rev. Connell A. McHugh
White
Sherman White, who played 9 years in the Eastern Professional Basketball League, almost all of them with Hazleton, was undeniably a great basketball player, but more importantly, a truly great man. White was born in Philadelphia on December 16, 1928, but moved and grew up in Englewood, New Jersey. He had an outstanding career for Dwight Morrow High School and led his team to a perfect 28-0 record in his senior year and was a unanimous first team all-state pick in New Jersey. At the exhortation of his high school coach, Tom Morgan, whom he greatly admired, White chose to attend his coach’s alma mater, Villanova. He entered the school in the fall of 1947. At that time, no African Americans were attending the school and Sherman
White felt uncomfortable. After six months, he left Villanova and returned to Englewood, New Jersey. Legendary Long Island Blackbird coach, Clair Bee, offered White a scholarship and in February of 1948 he joined the LIU freshman team. Hazleton High star Carl “Red” Meinhold who later became a teammate of White on the Hazleton Hawks professional basketball team also attended LIU as did another fine player who starred for Hazleton High, Emil Wandishin, who played as a teammate with White, before transferring to St. Francis of Loreto in Pennsylvania. Sherman White averaged 9.4 points a game as a sophomore and probably deferred to teammates more than he should have. As a
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junior, White averaged 22 points a game and was a consensus second team All-American. On February 28, 1950, Sherman White scored 63 points, a record that still stands at LIU. That season he led his team to the NIT tournament, which at the time, was more prestigious than the NCAA. In the 1951-52 campaign, White led the nation’s major colleges in scoring, averaging 27.7 points per game, and was a consensus first team All-American with such an outstanding record, White would have the first round territorial pick of the New York Knickerbockers and would have received a 12 or 13 thousand dollar salary, a huge sum of money at the time. Unfortunately, that involved a good number of the top teams and players of that time. Gamblers paid college players to win by only so many points and at times even to lose a game. White went along with some of his teammates who were recruited by the gamblers, more out of peer pressure than for the money. Even though he was not a main player in the point shaving, White received the only prison term of the players on LIU, perhaps due to the prevailing racism of the time. He also received a lifetime ban from the NBA. The ban from the NBA led to Sherman White’s beginning a career in the Eastern League with the Hazleton Hawks during the 1953-54 seasons. White’s wonderful all around play won over the fans who packed St. Joseph’s gym. He made an indelible impression on me who first saw him play at the age of 8. I attended all of the Hazleton Hawks home games with my dad or with classmates from St. Gabriel’s school. I have never forgotten the consistent great play that White exhibited throughout his years in Hazleton. He consistently averaged around 30 points a game, won a league-scoring championship and an MVP. Sherman White scored over 5,000 points while playing in the Eastern League. White, who stood 6 ft. 9 in., had exceptional speed for a big man, could handle the ball like a slick guard, was a strong defen-
Sherman White statistics at LIU
1948-49 1949-50 1950-51
281 pts (9.4/game) 551 pts (22.0/game) 603 pts (27.7/game)
After being named The Sporting News Player of the year on February 19, 1951, White was arrested on February 20th as part of a point shaving scandal...
sive presence with great leaping ability, possessed nifty inside offensive moves and could shoot from the outside as well. Few big men could participate in a fast break as well as White. Looking back at the 1950’s, I fondly remember probably the only lengthy period when Hazleton had a true superstar. In December of 2008, I sent Sherman White a Christmas card and a letter expressing my appreciation for the great basketball he provided to our area for nearly a decade. I also asked if he would autograph a couple of 1951 Berk Ross cards, the only ones that Sherman White appears on. White sent me a Christmas card in return and thanked me for my letter. He stated he would be happy to autograph any items I sent. I forwarded 3 Berk Ross cards, two of which were in excellent to mint condition and one very good with an ink stain. I told him to keep one of the better cards. Sherman White kept the stained card for himself and returned the 2 autographed excellent to mint cards. Later, I received a manila envelope filled with personal photos and articles about White. In 1984, Madison Square Garden selected its 50th anniversary team and its alldecade teams. White was named to the 194453 all-decade team and the Madison Square Garden All-Time Team from 1934-83. The All-Time 12 best basketball players to perform at Madison Square Garden as selected by the committee were: George Mikan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hank Luisetti, Bill Bradley, Maurice Stokes, Elgin Baylor, Sherman White, Oscar Robertson, Jerry
West, Bob Davies, Tom Gola, and Dick McGuire. In the past couple of years, Sherman White has been honored for his lifetime contributions to the youth of his home area and surrounding regions. On April 25, 2010, a tribute dinner was held for White which featured many notable speakers including John Chaney, former Eastern League player and coach of Temple, Sonny Hill, another Eastern League player and basketball analyst and 76er executive and Bill Willoughby, former NBA player. In addition to assisting with youth programs in Englewood, White coached basketball at the Newark and East Orange YMCA’s and often took students to see New York Knicks games at his own expense. He assisted many basketball players in attaining scholarships in his coaching career. Many players such as Al Attles, a former NBA star and NBA coach regard White as their mentor. Sherman White will soon be honored again when the courts in MacKay Park in Englewood will be named after him. Sherman White will turn 82 in December. I can never forget the great memories that Sherman White provided along with such players as Floyd Layne, Tom Hemans, Red Meinhold, Jesse Arnelle, and Ed Warner in the Golden Years of the Hazleton Hawks. At one time a movie company was going to film “The Sherman White Story.” Hopefully, some company will actually do this. Sherman White deserves it. You may contact Rev. McHugh at revmchugh@verizon.net. P
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Holidays Around the World
As the year comes to an end, almost all of the major religions have a festival of some sort. For the Christians, it is Christmas. For the Jews, it is Hanukkah. Muslims have Ramadan, and the Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day. Hindus celebrate Diwali in October, and many Asian cultures celebrate the New Year. What are all these holidays, though? In the Christian faith, Jesus came to save the world from sin. On December 25, Christians celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Hanukkah is the Jewish celebration of past victories, both military and religious. The symbol of Hanukkah is the menorah, a candlestick that holds eight candles (plus another to light the others), because when the Jewish people won their freedom, they lit the menorah with one day’s worth of oil. That oil lasted for eight days. That is why Hanukkah is an eight-day celebration. Ramadan is a month of fasting to remember the arrival of the Qu’ran, or the holy book of the Muslims. Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight during the month of Ramadan. This month is spent in prayer and holiness. At the end of the month of reflection, the Muslims have a three-day feast to break their fast. Bodhi Day is how the Buddhists celebrate the spiritual enlightenment achieved by Buddha. In Buddhism, everyone strives to be in tune with the world, so they celebrate the day that their great teacher achieved this. Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. This festival is celebrated around the New Year on the Indian calendar and remembers the victory of good over evil. Diwali is usually marked by large numbers of firecrackers, new clothing and sweets. Most Asian cultures make their major end- of-year holiday the celebration of the New Year. For them, the New Year is a chance to bring family together and celebrate with good food, firecrackers, parades, and dragon and lion dances. Now you know more about holidays around the world.
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The senior citizens of the greater Hazleton area make sacrifices all the time for their loved ones and their communities, and now you have a chance to repay them for their efforts. The Elder Wish Foundation is sponsoring an essay contest, the winner of which will get a five night cruise for 2. The destination for the cruise is Bermuda and will take place in June, 2011. The contest rules are simple: write an essay of any length describing “Why I think my loved one deserves to win this cruise”. The recipient must be able to travel on the reserved dates. Two personal references for the recipient must be submitted P.O. Box 1298 with the essay. Contest entrants should dePhone: (570) 788-8344 scribe why the candidate they are nominating is important to them and why they believe Donations are greatly appreciated! P that person is worthy of such a prize. The essays must be submitted to the ElderWish Board no later than January 15th, 2011. The winner of the contest will be announced at an ElderWish fund raising dinner dance to be held at the Valley Country club on Saturday, February 26th, 2011. ElderWish will provide transportation to and from the dock and will expedite a passport if
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• Saturated fats increase cholesterol levels — hydrogenated fats, coconut and palm-kemel oils found in many chips and other snack foods.
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Are You Thirsty to be Loved? by John Degenhart, DC I walked into my patient treating room and a woman was so stressed due to the death of her son, she appeared to be completely alone. I began to console her and she went on to say she had withdrawn from hugging others. She explained, “I don’t hug”. But I saw her overwhelming grief. As we continued to speak I saw her anxiety begin to decrease. I saw she was thirsty to be loved, and I encouraged her start hugging loved ones again. The next visit she came to my office, it was several months later. She went on to tell me of a transformation that occurred in her life. She started hugging her friends, and the walls she built up over the years came down, and beautiful conversations of healing resulted.
She learned a valuable lesson: that which you want in life, you must first give, before you receive. In 30 years of caring for my patients I’ve learned their needs and we all need to feel loved. My Christmas gift to you is I want you to embrace three people a day for a week. You will feel loved. You will feel connected. As I write this, I embrace you spiritually and I pray at this moment you feel loved . First give love, then you will receive it. To all of you, have a Merry and loving Christmas! P
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Learn When to Say No It’s up to you to set the boundaries and limits of what others expect, such as the growing number of people at the table, one person expected to do everything for everyone, and the amount of presents under the tree. We can lessen our obligations and reduce some stress by setting some boundaries. It’s sometimes difficult to say no. It’s never easy to break free of family traditions but if you don’t speak up then some things will never change. Hurry Up! We Have to Go! Hurry, hurry, hurry. We have 15 minutes to get to the next house. When does enough become enough? It’s impossible to please everyone, so don’t try. More than likely you’ll end up ruining your holiday in the process. Designate certain family members for particular holidays and then rotate. This will lower your holiday stress level and prevent the holiday blues. Could Use Some Help Over Here! Delegate chores before and after the meal to make your life easier. The more helping hands you have, the lighter the cleanup load is on you and the more quality time you’ll have with your family. A Dent in the Paycheck A slew of bills inevitably follow in the months after the holidays. Just as you pay them off, doesn’t it seem like the holidays are creeping up again? Accept help from others. For example, food costs money, and money is tight during any holiday season. This year make it easier on yourself. If everyone brings a little something, it’s that much easier on your pocket.
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Mary and Christmas by Frank Vita, PhD
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“So This Is Christmas,” Wrote John Lennon. For many, Christmas will not be what we have traditionally,, been told we can expect, since we were young children: Joy, Delight, Thrilling moments of Euphoria- as we watch the lights and pageantry and magic of Christmas unfold before our eyes. The Jingling of Bells, Salvation Army Volunteers dressed as Santa, asking us to share the Christmas Spirit of Giving. However, I know many who will find this particular Christmas Grinch-like in its coming, as loved ones lay in hospital beds with brain injuries, parents lamenting the loss of a child, children grieving the loss of a parent. How can the expected happiness and joy of the Christmas Season merge with such
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Senior Choice, the Right Fit for You! Times are changing… and for the Health and Wellness OO Free Lunch & Learn education probetter. Today many seniors are living very grams healthy, active, and productive lifestylesOO Free or discounted workshops and -participating in fitness and wellness proseminars grams, attending social outings, and educatOO Free health screenings and wellness ing themselves about the challenges they may programs face as they get older. OO Discounted membership at the Hazle With that in mind, Hazleton Genton Health & Wellness Fitness Center eral Hospital developed the Senior Choice (specific times apply) program, a program that provides its memOO Free health plan and insurance counbers with educational, social, and healthyseling living opportunities to help them maintain their physical and mental vitality now and well into the future. Senior Choice was de- Social OO Special events (i.e., bus trips, holiday signed specifically for seniors 55 years of age party, picnics, etc.) and older and offers a variety of health and OO Access to discounted shows, parks, wellness programs, social activities, discountand other activities ed programs and services, opportunities to develop friendships, and much more. Some Hospital of the membership benefits include: OO Hilltop Café at Hazleton General Hospital-15% off on all meals (weekdays from 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. only)
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by Debra E. Mainiero
My husband and I seem to be taking turns in the operating room. His recent surgery means six weeks of “togetherness” including my grocery shopping alone and working harder at home than usual. The painkillers either kept him awake or gave him bad dreams. In the latter, several men threw me into a van outside our home and took off with me. This one, I told him, required no visit to the library for a book on dream interpretation. We fibromyalgia patients often serve as the caregiver of others out of necessity. Of course, depending on the day, we might be on the receiving end as well. As I padded around in pink and black striped fuzzy socks, my husband remarked dryly, “You look like you just fell out of a Dr. Seuss book.” He is now signed up for six weeks of “General Hospital.” Without bonbon ***** Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at Faith United Church of Christ, located off the Airport Beltway behind Independence Toyota. WE DO NOT MEET IN JANUARY OR FEBRUARY. Dues are $12/year or $1.00 per meeting (if able to pay). Also, we ask for $1.00 per meeting to the church for heating/ air-conditioning costs, if able. Our Lending Library provides our members with the latest books on fibromyalgia and related subjects. Just come to a meeting and sign your name in the book. It’s free! See our web site: www.orgsites.com/pa/hfsg For information or directions, call Carol Vilcko at 788-7363; Debbie Mainiero at 454-2821; Alice Powell at 788-3847; Stacy Morris at 403-6063 or Michelle Hrino at 708-0917. P
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Dry Skin by Stephen Schleicher, MD Problems associated with dry skin rank among the most common complaints that a dermatologist deals with in daily practice. Over three hundred million dollars are spent each year on over-the-counter preparations in attempts to alleviate the annoying manifestations of moisture-depleted skin. Dry skin (also called xerosis) is the result of excessive water loss from the outermost layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum. Signs of this condition become apparent when the skin has lost so much water that normal flexibility of this organ can no longer be maintained. Dry skin is characterized by roughness, chafing, cracking, and in more severe cases, by redness and inflammation. Placing the skin in contact with water will not add moisture to the outer layer. In fact, this will have exactly the opposite effect. Too frequent bathing is a common contributing factor to the dry skin experienced by many of us. To help minimize the effects of environment and humidity on the skin, the body coats its surface with a protective mixture of sweat and oils produced by specialized glands in the dermis. Frequent washing, especially with harsh detergent soaps, removes this protection and permits the skin to dry out at an accelerated rate. Thus, showering or sitting in the tub more than once a day is discouraged for those afflicted with dry skin. These individuals should use lukewarm water, as hot water tends to be even more drying. The best way to minimize and treat dry skin is through the use of moisturizers. Lubricating creams, lotions, and ointments work by forming a semi-occlusive film over the skin’s surface thereby minimizing evaporative water loss. Emol-
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American Cancer Society Look Good…Feel Better Program “The kind of beauty I want is the hard-to-get kind that comes from withinstrength, courage, dignity.” Ruby Dee, Woman’s Day Magazine, Sept. 1, 2009 This quote so aptly describes area patients who are waging a daily battle with cancer. The strength, courage and dignity they demonstrate is truly the kind of beauty Ms. Dee is referring to. However, in addition, everyone knows that you do feel better when you look good and this is the premise behind one of the Patient Services offered by the American Cancer Society. These services help 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 to the session. Female patients who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis are invited to register for a session by calling 1-888-27-5445 option #3 for the local office. Patients must register by the Wednesday before the scheduled session. Classes may be rescheduled if the weather is inclement. Sessions scheduled for 2011 are: Monday, March 7 1-3PM Monday, April 11 1-3PM
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The afternoon classes will be held on the lower level in the radiology conference room of the Hazleton Health and Wellness Center, located at 50 Moisey Drive in Hazleton. There will also be a brief presentation on lymph edema management after the Look Good Feel Better program if patients would like to stay for this. Evening classes will be held at Hazleton Imaging located at 101 South Church Street in Hazleton, Tuesday, Feb. 8 6-8PM Tuesday, June 14 6-8PM Tuesday, November 4 6-8PM Dedicated American Cancer Society volunteer, Helen, explains her involvement with the Look Good. . . Feel Better Program: “I have been involved in this program for 12 years”, comments Helen Lonczynski “and I can’t begin to say how marvelous it has been to work with these amazing women. They are so radiant when they leave a session and it makes me happy to see them so happy. I’m proud to do what I can to help improve the quality of life for these courageous women as they fight to get well”. “The other benefit of the Look Good... Feel Better program is that participants get to spend a few, relaxed hours with other women who are in a similar situation.” Helen continues. “They can share their feelings about having to deal with cancer and when the other person says “I understand” they know that other person really understands because they are a cancer patient as
well. As the session progresses, they just open up with each other more and more and I think that not only looking good, by the session’s end helps them, but sharing their experiences, helps as well” Other current volunteers are Shannon Petrill, Susan Beuhring, Debbie Shandrick, Joanne Shandrick and Donna Delahanty. The Look Good Feel Better local program is also looking for new volunteers. If you are a licensed cosmetologist or esthetician and are interested in talking to someone about volunteering, contact Jennifer Washney at 1-888-2275445. Volunteers need to take a Look Good...Feel Better training class that is scheduled by the area trainer. Additional information can also be found at www.cancer.org or by calling 1-800227-2345 The American Cancer Society is the official sponsor of birthdays and looks forward to adding another candle, yearly, to the birthday cake of every cancer patient! It fights cancer by saving lives, by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. The Look Good...Feel Better volunteers, as well as the many ACS volunteers in the Greater Hazleton Area, are also working to sponsor birthdays. They work hard on fundraisers such as Relay for Life, Daffodil Days, Gala, and ACS Telethon raise funds to support these services, as well as research, education, advocacy, and other programs and services. We all want cancer patients to get well, and to help them improve their quality of life as they fight this disease. Please take the time to share this information with others and be a birthday sponsor, too! Next in the series, the Road to Recovery program. P
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Some people might say, “How can you hate the Holidays, unless of course your name is SCROOGE or THE GRINCH? Well you just might want to talk to the people who have the responsibility of making the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays “perfect”. The husbands and wives, the mothers and fathers and or the grandparents who must clean and decorate the house, buy and wrap the gifts, cook and clean up the dinners and bake, bake, bake. The Holidays are a time of “Great Expectations”. If you can look back on the Holidays and say “I enjoyed them beginning to end”, then by all means keep it up. But if you get exhausted, irritable, feel unappreciated, depressed if something isn’t perfect or about the debt you’re in when its all done…….you might just want to do things differently, for after all, if you always do things the same way why would you expect a different outcome? Traditions and rituals are wonderful and they give us a sense of being part of something greater than ourselves. However, we may need to assess what is essential and what
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can be tweaked? Let’s look at a few……… We always have turkey and ALL the trimmings for dinner. Yes but do all the trimmings get eaten? Do only 2 people out of 15 touch them? Do they even like turkey? Could some of it come from a caterer or be cooked in advance or could the dishes be divided and brought by the attendees? How can a tradition be maintained yet made less stressful? Be creative! The house MUST be perfect. Why? Do your guests go wandering around the house checking it with a white glove for dust? Do they go around counting the number of Christmas lights on your porch or tree? Is the bigger the better really true? Is this expectation really just yours and not an issue to your family? We must buy ALL the presents everyone wants and buy for everyone. Why? Is our worth and how much people love us determined by how much in debt we are in January? You may have noticed we continue to live in bad financial times. Almost 10% of people are out of work. It might be a good time to reassess with the kids and family what they really should get on Christmas morning, talk to other adults in the family about token gifts, home made gifts, gifts of food, or none at all. If you’re feeling burdened and overwhelmed they probably are too. The two most feared words at Christmas-“Assembly required”. Having once been a young and foolish father I would stay up till 2 A.M. to assemble a variety of my sons’ gifts on Christmas Eve. I discovered the hard way that this did not improve my mood upon being awakened at 6 A.M. by bouncing boys. Buy and assemble a month early or better yet ask for help from a friend or family member with time on their hands. And finally- BAKE, BAKE, BAKE. Do you really need 15 varieties of cookies, pastries, cakes and pies? Can’t you just pick the 3 most popular or have your sister bring some? We have some great local bakeries. Did you really want to stay up half the night working over a hot oven? Perhaps our “Great Expectations” can be tapered back to “Realistic Expectations” and in the process we can create a new Tradition- actually enjoying the holidays for what they were intended to be…..a time of family reunion and spiritual renewal. P
Art of Massage by Debi Shandrick Did you wake up today with a stiff neck or back? Do you get stressed from work, school, family, etc? Would you like to lessen your recovery time after going to the gym? If you said yes to any of the above questions, then getting a massage is for you. The definition of massage is “the systematic or mechanical manipulations of the soft tissues of the body by such movements as rubbing, kneading, pressing, rolling, and tapping, for the therapeutic purposes such as promoting circulation of the bold and lymph, relaxation of the muscles, relief from pain, restoration of metabolic balance, and other benefits, both physical and mental.”
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The art of massage is one of the earliest healing practices and is found in writing as early as 2000 B.C. During the last thousands of years, cultures around the world, from the Chinese and Japanese to India and Greece to the Romans, have instinctually used their hands, herbs, oils and various substances to heal physical discomfort and promote well being. Over the course of time massage has been used from bathing to exercise to rehabilitation to disease prevention and relaxation. Massage is a great way to maintain health, improve lymph circulation, promote deep relaxation and stress reduction, relieve muscle stiffness, alleviate headaches, increase mobility, improve muscle tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy, reduce risk of injuries, enhance concentration, can increase the capacity of oxygen in the blood by 10-15%, help loosen contracted/shortened muscles and stimulate weak/flaccid muscles, and is and easy affordable way to take care of yourself. So whatever your needs may be, relaxation or therapeutic, stop in and talk with one of our therapists and your massage will be designed to your specific needs. Allow our staff at Robert Stevens Face and Body to enhance your physical health and sense of well being. P
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Cataracts - Not Just for the Elderly In the United States, more than 20.5 million people over the age of 40 have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss. A cataract is a change in the natural lens of the eye. The lens becomes cloudy and less flexible, making it more difficult to see properly. A person might experience difficulty with night vision, sensitivity to glare, or a fading of colors. Although age is the most common cause of cataracts, it is not the only culprit. Certain medications have been
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proven to cause cataract formation. Most common among these are corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which patients may be using to decrease inflammation in the body. Also, antipsychotics such as phenothiazine are a known source. Systemic disease is a main contributor to developing cataracts. People with diabetes tend to develop cataracts earlier and more quickly than others. Wilson’s disease may result in a “sunflower” cataract that is red-brown in color. Also, hypocalcemia, myotonic dystrophy, and Down syndrome may involve cataracts. Chronic intraocular inflammation (uveitis) can cause a clouding of the posterior lens. Trauma can result in an immediate cataract. This may be due to an ocular injury, head contusion, or even electrocution. Therefore, it is very important to wear the proper eye and head protection when possible. Another major source of cataracts is UV radiation. This can be from natural
sunlight, or artificially from tanning beds. Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays are necessary even on overcast days. Congenital cataracts are those that are present at birth. They may be inherited due to a chromosome disorder or occur because of a problem during the pregnancy. If the mother experiences a trauma, takes certain drugs, or gets an infection (i.e. rubella) while pregnant, a cataract may develop in the child. So, if you are experiencing a gradual decrease in vision or increase in glare at any age; make an appointment with your favorite eye doctor. Get checked out and see if a cataract is the cause of you trouble. Why view life through a blur if you don’t have to? P
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You can live with only one working kidney. Fact! Kidneys are important to your body, but you can live a full, healthy life with only one working kidney. Everyone with diabetes will someday need dialysis or a transplant. Fiction! If you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for kidney disease, but it doesn’t always mean that you will get it. You can help keep your kidneys healthy by keeping your blood sugar in control and seeing your healthcare professional as advised. Even if you have kidney disease, you can work with your doctor to use diet, lifestyle changes and medications to keep your kidneys working for as long as possible.
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“Grumpy Man Syndrome”, Not This Year! by Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN
Men, do you experience any of these health problems? • Reduced Libidio • Fatigue • Depression • Reduced Muscle Mass • Irritability
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Men, let’s face it: the holidays can be a bit hectic – and if we’re not careful, the frenzied hustle and bustle can really take a toll on your overall health. That’s why it’s so important that men take the time to unwind, de-stress and recharge their batteries to help ensure that their health doesn’t fall by the wayside. If you are wondering why you do not have the stamina you once had, there may be a simple explanation for this-“Low T”, “Grumpy Man Syndrome” “Andropause”, or “Male Menopause”. No matter what you call it, the effect of non-managed aging and stress can cause significant decreases in memory, physical performance and energy. Andropause occurs when a man’s production of hormones decline below the normal level. Numerous changes are associated with the age-related decline in the hormone testosterone, which is classified as an androgen. The negative symptoms sometimes associated with andropause may include: decrease in testosterone levels, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, weakness, fatigue, disturbed sleep, osteoporosis, weight gain, feelings of depression and anxiety, heart disease, reduced muscle mass, irritability, low sperm count, slow wound healing and prostate problems. For andropausal men, the first step to begin restoring strength, vitality and qual-
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ity of life is to check your hormone levels. Checking hormone levels can be done through a laboratory blood test or an in-home saliva test kit. The saliva measures the amount of “free or active” hormones present in your body. Saliva kits are available at Hazle Compounding. Although supplementation of the hormone testosterone has been shown to relieve the symptoms of andropause other hormones may also play a role in a men’s hormone replacement plan. Because not all men are the same, they may need testosterone hormone replacement through pharmaceutical compounding. Hazle Compounding’s pharmacists who are trained in men’s health issues, can develop a dosage form that works best for each individual patient. With a physician’s consent, Hazle Compounding can prepare medications such as topical transdermal preparations which allow the drug to be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and potentially minimizing the related side effects. Some medications also may be formulated in dosage forms such as flavored lozenges which dissolve in the mouth and quickly enter the blood stream. Depending on your individual requirements, Hazle Compounding can customize a hormone formula especially for you. Once a man’s hormones are replaced or restored to physiologic levels considered normal for younger males, men may experience a dramatic reversal of many changes resulting in more strength, stamina, and an overall healthier balance of life. For more information on Andropause, Low T, and Hormone Replacement Therapy for men, please contact Compounding Pharmacist, Bill Spear, R.Ph CCN, at Hazle Compounding, Broad and Wyoming Sts. Hazleton, Pa 570-454-2958, www.hazlecompounding.com P
Tips to Stay Fit During Christmas
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by Dr. Tim Kelly, PT, DPT
According to exercise specialist, Rob Jewett, “Many people put off fitness during the holidays believing that they do not have the time to exercise and enjoy the holiday season. That is why after New Year’s, so many gyms are full with new members and why so many fitness regimens fail. Staying fit and enjoying the holidays at the same time can be done in together.” Here are some tips to stay fit during the holiday season: 1. Eat Before You Go – you will be less tempted to overindulge if you have already eaten. 2. Choose Treats Wisely – Pick something you only have during the holidays and not something that is available all of the time. 3. Don’t Skip Meals – While it might be tempting to skip meals thinking that will make up for the holiday treats, it is actually counterproductive. 4. Control Your Drinking – Alcohol is an easy way to add the calories. Avoid mixed and fruity drinks. And avoid the Egg Nog, as it has at least 350 calories per serving.
borhood to view the holiday lights. 7. Don’t Forget Strength Training – Maintain your muscle mass by paring down your routine to basics. 8. Don’t Set Unrealistic Exercise Goals – Aim to exercise 30 minutes a day, instead of an hour. Its alright to divide it up into 10 minute intervals during the day.
10. Drink Plenty Of Water – Water helps counter the dehydrating affects of travel or alcoholic beverages. Water will also help satiate your appetite as thirst is often mistaken for hunger. 11. Spread Out Your Meals – Don’t eat everything at once. Eat dinner early and walk before having dessert. 12. Make workouts a priority – Try early morning workouts.
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9. Don’t Attempt To Stick To An Unrealistic Diet During The Holidays – If you enjoy your favorite foods in small portions, you will feel more satisfied. Trying to stay away from certain foods may cause you to eat more than you intended.
5. Exercise Whenever You Can – Exercised doesn’t mean just at the gym. A gift certificate for a membership Park a distance from the store, use the to our community wellness program will stairs. make a great Christmas present. Call any of Physical Therapy Specialists’ convenient loca6. Make It A Family Affair – Plan activi- tions to arrange for this healthy gift. P ties to do, such as walking the neigh-
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To keep family members healthy, get yourself and all children 6 months of age and older vaccinated against the flu. For more information, talk to your doctor or contact the Centers for Disease Control at (800) CDCINFO or www.flu.gov. *** Even small changes can make a big difference to a child’s health, says Rob Bisceglie, executive director of Action for Healthy Kids. For resources to help keep your family healthy, visit www. Actionfor HealthyKids.org/FamilyCorner or call (800) 416-5136.
How to Exercise to Lose Weight by Ting Oh, PT To successfully lose weight and keep it off, you have to make a commitment to change your lifestyle. Over 60% of Americans are overweight and studies have found on average we eat around 300 more calories than we use through an average day. With this type of lifestyle we can easily put on 2lbs of fat every month. One of the keys to losing weight and getting healthier is exercise. Simply put the more you move, the more calories you use and if you combine it with eating healthier and putting less calories in your body you will lose weight. So what type of exercise is the best to lose weight? The 2 components of exercise are 1) Cardiovascular training and 2) Resistance training. Cardiovascular training is any exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it up. Common cardiovascular exercises include jogging, cycling and swimming. Cardio exercises however can be a chore so be sure to add a variety to keep it interesting. Make it fun by trying to jump rope, do a circuit program or even go dancing. Remember though for cardio exercises to be truly cardio, you need to push a little to the point of feeling a little out of breath. Getting your heart rate up to the right levels is important. Resistance training is also an important part of a balanced exercise program for weight loss. Adding resistance to your muscles will result in them breaking down followed by rebuilding. This process takes energy which means calories used even well after you’re done exercising. Want to raise your
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metabolism? Muscles are metabolically more active than fat so they use more calories even at rest. I’m not saying you need to get buff. Just add light to medium weights, bands or even body weight exercises and do them until you cannot do anymore. This will tone muscles, not cause bulk. Exercise however is not an easy thing to do and I’m sure you are thinking of at least 3 reasons right now why you don’t exercise. But let’s try the reverse. Can you think of 3 reasons why you should exercise? I’m sure losing weight is one and getting fitter and healthier is another. Wouldn’t you trade 30-45 minutes 4-5 days a week to be your ideal weight and have a healthier, fitter you? Focus on the positives of exercise. Picture the ideal you then imagine it can happen. With that in mind, make the right choices day after day. It takes around 28 days for a new activity to become a habit. Then it gets easier. Need help or motivation, Hazleton Physical Therapy has developed a Medical Weight Loss Program. The program is designed for people who may have pains or medical issues that may benefit from weight loss. With our knowledge of the body and expertise in exercise, we can help you do it the right way and minimize the risk of injury. Your insurance may even pay for it. Call 501-1808 for more information. As a bonus gift, come in or call for our “5 Exercises for a Total Body Workout” done without equipment. P
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Dental Hygienist and the Orthodontist: Great partners in your child’s dental care by Dr. Sam Ghosh, Orthodontist
With advances in orthodontic technology increasing rapidly, there is a tendency among patients to let the simple things such as good oral hygiene fall by the wayside. Without good oral hygiene, tissue inflammation, and decalcification around the appliance brackets can occur. Getting back to the basics requires a team effort, and the dental hygienist plays an important role. Dental hygienists always teach his/ her patients proper oral hygiene. We find that when patients adhere to their instructions, the chances of gingival inflammation and decalcification are reduced. Hygienists explain tooth brushing methods to their patients, indicating how bristles can remove plaque when they are used at certain angles and in vibrating or rotating motions. For patients who need to use electric toothbrushes or waterpiks, the hygienist provide careful instruction of their operation. Proper flossing techniques using a floss-threader are taught to patients as well. While decalcification is less of a problem than it used to be, dental hygienists do still educate patients on home-care techniques that can further reduce build up around the brackets. Using a sodium fluoride dentifrice and a sodium fluoride rinse can help to reverse the process of decalcification. A proper diet is necessary if orthodontic patients are to reduce the risk of oral
disease. Often, sticky or soft foods are left behind and contribute to the build up of plaque around the brackets. The dental hygienist recommends proper types of food and ways in which to avoid heavy decalcification. In addition, brushing and flossing regularly, as instructed by the dental hygienist, will aid the orthodontic patient in keeping a clean mouth despite sticky or soft foods. Patients that work with their dental hygienist and adopt proper hygiene procedures usually reduce their risks of decalcification and gingival inflammation. New developments in orthodontic technology have also helped in the maintenance of good oral health and hygiene. P
Health Facts (NAPSA)-Hormone therapy may be used after surgery or before and alongside radiation for men with prostate cancer. Firmagon causes a rapid, profound and sustained suppression of testosterone-without the initial surge triggered by LHRH agonist therapy. For more information, visit www.firmagon. com. *** The Merck Helps(tm) patient assistance programs provide Merck medicines and vaccines free of charge to eligible individuals (primarily the uninsured) who, without assistance, cannot afford needed Merck medicines. Recently, Merck significantly expanded the number of medicines available through its Merck Helps patient assistance programs, as well as increased the income limit so even more people are eligibleincluding families of four earning up to $88,200 annually. Patients in need of information should visit www.MerckHelps. com or call (800) PAP-5400. *** “Seniors can reduce their chances of reaching the Medicare prescription coverage gap by taking simple steps,” said Scott Perry, president of Bankers Life and Casualty Company, a national life and health insurer focusing on the retirement market. For more of interest to seniors, visit www.bankers. com. ***
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American Red Cross Blood Drives Monday, December 6, 2010 Hazleton Chapter House 165 Susquehanna Blvd, West Hazleton 8:45 am – 12 pm Monday, December 6, 2010 St. John Bosco Catholic Church 108 Benjamin Ave, Conyngham 1 pm – 6 pm Monday, December 6, 2010 Northampton Community College 3 Old Mill Road, Tannersville 1 pm – 6 pm Wednesday, December 15, 2010 YMCA 809 Main Street, Stroudsburg 11 am – 3 pm Sunday, December 19, 2010 Weekend Bargain’s Flea Market 51 N Third St, Monroe Pl, Stroudsburg 10 am – 2 pm Monday, December 20, 2010 Hazleton Chapter House 165 Susquehanna Blvd, West Hazleton 8:45 am – 12 pm Monday, December 20, 2010 Grey Chevrolet Cadillac 1245 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg 11 am – 4 pm Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Pocono Medical Center 206 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg 3 pm – 7 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Paradise Stream Resort Rte 940, Mount Pocono 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Wednesday, December 29, 2010 East Stroudsburg UM Church 83 S Courtland St, East Stroudsburg 1 pm – 6 pm
Stress & Your Health by Dr. Joseph Bafile Just about every illness is either directly caused, or made worse, by stress. That includes heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, along with: OO Back pain and headaches OO Stomach and digestive problems OO Tooth grinding OO Sleep loss and fatigue OO Skin problems OO Weight gain or loss OO Depression OO Confusion, irritability, forgetfulness and more Daily we deal with or experience family pressures, health issues, traffic jams, paying bills, deadlines, pesky neighbors and employment challenges, these unpleasant or challenging situations create stress in our lives. So why is it some people deal with these stress situations better than others? The answer is complex and includes many factors from genetics to weather conditions, but an interesting study in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics indicates that there is a relationship between chiropractic and the effect it can have on dealing with stress situations in your life. This study revealed that nearly one in three patients viewed their lives as moderately to severely stressful, and more than 50% felt that stress had a moderate to severe impact on their health problems. Additionally, 71% of the patients indicated that it would be helpful if their chiropractor offered advice to help them cope with these stressful situations.
Communicating with your chiropractor about dealing with stress is the starting point, and you might be surprised to find that your chiropractor is full of sound advice on ways to effectively deal with stress in your life. Most people know that improving nerve and spinal function has a dramatic impact on improving emotional, mental and physical function. Getting the most out of your chiropractic care may include talking to your chiropractor about effective strategies to deal with the stress in your life, so be sure to inform your chiropractor about your personal situation so your Doctor of Chiropractic can help you improve your health and wellness at maximum levels. Source: JMPT, July/August 1999 (originally published in the PCD Chiropractic Newsletter) Since stress is something that you encounter every day, you simply must have tools to deal with it if you want to be happy and healthy. Chiropractic involves touch; this factor alone sets the stage for release of muscular tension. Your chiropractor administers one or a series of manipulations (“adjustments”) to the spine and surrounding musculature. The adjustments may help the fatigue or stress by removing nerve irritation, releasing muscular tension and improving blood circulation. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call 570-788-3737 today for a complimentary consultation. P
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The Laurels It is amazing how quickly the time passes. November snuck by and here we are getting ready for Santa to arrive! We hope your Thanksgiving was a magical one for you and your family. We were extremely busy here at The Laurels. We’re gearing up for our annual Resident/Family Christmas celebration, the arrival of St. Nick and all the delicious cookies we’re going to devour! Our December calendar is packed with many Holiday treats. From tree decorating to baking Christmas cookies, signs of the Season are everywhere! Our Laurels residents are going to help decorate the facility for the Christmas holiday season. Everyone gets in the festive mood reminiscing of Christmas’ past and singing joyous Christmas carols. It is such a special time of the year to cherish the family and friends in our lives and keep those memories close to our hearts. If you get a chance, stop by and see our Winter Wonderland! Tis the season for writing Christmas Cards! Writing Christmas Cards, a timehonored tradition, has spanned decades. Originating in London, England over 150 years ago, the first Christmas card’s inscription read: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.” “Merry” was then a spiritual word meaning “blessed,” as in “merry old England.” Here at the Laurels, Residents are able to purchase Christmas cards and re-
ceive assistance from staff writing cards and addressing envelopes. This great service has been a huge success over the years. Greeting cards for any occasion as well as postage are available to residents for purchase at the front desk. Residents are able to really personalize their cards this year by having their picture taken and put on the front of their card which they had made for their loved ones. What a nice way to send out the Christmas joy to others! Our Family at The Laurels Senior Living Community is reaching out to the local community for support in our effort to “Share the Christmas Spirit with every Girl and Boy”. We will be accepting Toys for the annual US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign to distribute to our local children, who otherwise may not experience the blessings of Christmas. If anyone would like to donate, please bring an un-wrapped toy to our office. We have a collection bin in our front lobby. We are reminded of how blessed we are, to have the ability to share the wonderful “gift of giving” with our area children. Thank you to everyone who is helping other families celebrate the joyous Holiday Season. We appreciate it! From the residents and staff at The Laurels...Have a very Merry Christmas! P
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Hazleton General Hospital receives Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award in Heart Failure For the second year in a row, Hazleton General Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its excellence in the treatment of patients with heart failure. This award is given only to hospitals that achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Performance Achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals and have achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with four of nine Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Quality Measures to improve quality of patient care and outcomes. Hazleton General Hospital has exceeded compliance levels and maintains a 100% compliance level for all heart measures for the two or more consecutive 12-month interval. Hazleton General Hospital has achieved an 80% or higher compliance with the required four of nine Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure quality measures in this newest Heart
Failure Plus Gold award category. Get With The Guidelines is a quality improvement initiative that provides hospital staff with tools that follow proven evidence-based guidelines and procedures in caring for heart failure patients to improve outcomes, prevent future hospitalizations and prolong life. Under Get With The Guidelines– Heart Failure, heart failure patients are started on aggressive risk reduction therapies such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, aspirin, diuretics, and anticoagulants in the hospital. They also receive alcohol/drug use and thyroid management counseling as well as referrals for cardiac rehabilitation before being discharged. “The Hazleton General Hospital team is to be commended for this commitment to improving the quality of care for their patients,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., chair of the Get With The Guidelines National Steering Committee and director of the TeleStroke and Acute Stroke Services at
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “The goal of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program is to help healthcare providers implement appropriate evidence-based care and protocols that will reduce disability and death and improve the quality of life for patients. Published scientific studies are providing us with more and more evidence that Get With The Guidelines works. Patients are getting the right care they need when they need it. That’s resulting in improved survival.” “Hazleton General Hospital is dedicated to being among the top hospitals nationwide in the care of heart failure patients. Implementing the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure program is helping us accomplish this goal by making it easier for our professionals to improve the long-term outcome for our patients,” said Jim Edwards, President/CEO of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance. Get With The Guidelines–Heart Failure helps Hazleton General Hospital’s
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Of course, there are many other considerations before you decide on a facility for your loved one. At Berwick Retirement Village, for example, all rooms have individually controlled heat and air conditioning – because personal comfort levels are uniquely individual. Also, the BRV provides a selective menu and meals available in a large dining room. Residents and families often consider meal preparation very important when it comes to choosing a skilled nursing facility. In addition, be sure to consider recreational programs for the residents. What kind of off-site experiences are available? At the BRV, guided shopping trips and community outings are popular with residents. Other programs, such as providing various speakers and presentations for residents and family are also popular. Finally, be sure to ask for a tour of the facility before you choose. And don’t be afraid to ask to see “behind the scenes,” in places like storage rooms, the kitchen and closet areas. Skilled nursing facilities should be up to your high standards of cleanliness and safety – even in places the residents do not typically use. For more information, or to schedule a tour, please call Berwick Retirement Village at 570-759-5634. P
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Tis The Season to Exercise Adding a few extra pounds and inches during the holidays has always been a concern, but with the increasing rates of obesity and weight-related diseases such as type II diabetes and heart disease, Americans need to be a little more serious about celebratory food habits. Luckily, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition has developed a set of guidelines for the festive season. In addition to physical health benefits, exercise is a great way to relieve the stress that arrives with the holidays. · Avoid starvation before a celebration. This can lead to problematic binge eating. Instead, eat a low-fat, low-sugar breakfast and lunch. Also, eating a small snack before the party may help. · Scope out the food scene. After arriving at a party, quickly survey the available options. Look for fresh vegetables and other low-fat, low-sugar foods. This might prevent snacking on high-fat snacks such as chips, dips, nuts and party mixes. · Use a food plan. Once aware of the available party foods that you plan to eat, develop a plan for the entire party. During a conversation, hold a glass of diet soda or water [instead of a plate]. · Refocus your holiday season. This suggestion goes well beyond an individual event or party. Holiday celebrations are traditionally focused around food. Break that tradition by focusing on other people, special projects, and finding new, creative ways to relax [instead of eating]. · Be specific about fitness goals. Rather than saying, “I will exercise more,” how about “I will go to the afternoon aerobics class on Tuesday and Thursday, and work out in the weight room on Monday and Friday.” · Make changes for the right reasons. You must believe that you are beginning a fitness program in order to take better care of yourself and to get more out of life. · Be creative. Maybe the behavior you wish to change can dovetail with other goals. Do you need to both exercise and spend more time with your family? How about a trip to the park where your children can bike while you take a brisk walk?
· Be realistic. Be sure your plan is realistic and fits into your lifestyle. Will you really have energy to go to an evening exercise class? Make changes as easy and convenient as possible. · Anticipate roadblocks. What could prevent you from sticking to your resolutions? Cold weather? Illness? Fatigue? Lack of time? Make a plan for coping with the inevitable obstacles of life. And, don’t let a few days of relapse turn into a year of unfulfilled resolutions. Life is a compromise; do the best you can to get back on track. · Have fun and get involved. It’s easier to stick to your plans when you feel good. Replace the rewards of your old pattern (if there were any) with something else. Trying to eat less fat? Be sure your food is still delicious and enjoy your meals. Make your life as pleasant as possible during this period of behavior change. Get involved in activities that help you feel happy and fulfilled. · Find a partner. Working out alone
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Reduce Stroke Risk (NAPSA)-One in every six people in the world will suffer a stroke in his or her lifetime regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin or country. The American Heart Association and World Stroke Organization want you to take action now to lower your chances of having a stroke. There are steps you can take to make a difference: What You Can Do Take the American Heart Association’s My Life Check health assessment (strokeassociation. org/ worldstrokeday), an online tool that calculates how healthy you are, teaches how to create an action plan to achieve better health and provides simple steps to change unhealthy behavior. The WSO also offers six simple steps that can help you avoid America’s No. 3 killer: 1. Know your personal risk factors for stroke: high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood cholesterol. 2. Be physically active and exercise regularly. 3. Adopt a healthy diet. 4. Limit alcohol consumption. 5. Avoid cigarette smoke. If you smoke, seek help to stop now. 6. Learn to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and how to take action by dialing 9-1-1 immediately. Doctor’s Advice Jeffrey Saver, M.D., chairman of the American Stroke Association’s Stroke Council and director of the UCLA Stroke Center, said: “Stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or leading to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot. When this happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood or oxygen it needs, so it starts to die; depending on the severity, immobility or paralysis may occur. “Stroke may deprive a person of his or her livelihood, diminish independence and create a burden that must be shared by family members and society. So by avoiding stroke, we can help reduce the burden to our loved ones and society.” Learn More To take the assessment, learn more about stroke and what you can do to take action, visit www.strokeassociation.org/worldstrokeday or call (888) 4STROKE.
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How Parents Can Help Teen Drivers (NAPSA)-There’s good news for parents of teens who are about to get behind the wheel. Because experts agree that parents can have a tremendous impact on the safety of their teen drivers, AAA has created a new website to help parents get involved in their teen’s driver education and training. TeenDriving.AAA.com is designed to be easy to use and provides users with specific information based on where they live and where their child is in the learning process-from preparing to drive (pre-permit) through the learner’s permit and solo driving. Plus, it can help eliminate confusion and guesswork, with everything parents need to know in one place. “Parental involvement is critical in developing safe and prepared teen drivers,” said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet. “AAA recognizes the learning-to-drive process can be intimidating, particularly for today’s busy families. TeenDriving.AAA.com is a unique and comprehensive teen driver safety website that simplifies the process by offering parents the tools and resources they need as they progress through each stage of the process. This makes what can be a daunting task for parents and teens much easier to manage.” Featured on the site is Start- Smart, a series of online newsletters and webisodes based on the National Institutes of Health’s Checkpoints program, which has been scientifically shown to help parents improve teen driver safety and is being offered nationally for the first time. Some of the topics covered in these 18 newsletters and webisodes include: • • • •
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The site also offers an online version of the Dare to Prepare workshop and lessons from the motor club’s Teaching Your Teen to Drive coaching program, both of which assist both young people learning to drive as well as their parents. Parents can also find information about their state’s graduated driver licensing (GDL) system, how to select a driving school and finding the right vehicle for their teens. Parents will also learn how to better prepare their teen for common risks and about driving in adverse conditions.
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the Christmas tree decorated in a Tiffany and Co. theme. Marianne and John Maloney’s home on Main Street is the former residence and office of R. J. Wise, MD. As you enter the home, on your left is the formal dining room decorated for a holiday repast. On the right is our snowman room with a tree festooned in snowmen. Further exploration will find you in the midst of many Victorian villages. The newly renovated kitchen has been invaded by gingerbread men. Be sure to look out on the deck to see who’s peeking in! This will be the second Christmas that Melissa Bendig and Matthew Kalinchok will share together in their Main Steet home! They are delighted to open their doors to family, friends, and neighbors. Melissa and Matthew wish to thank you for being part of their new traditions and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. Located on Sugarloaf Avenue, Fellin’s Jewelers, are delighted to be new members of the ‘Valley Community’, and they welcome you to their “new” branch store. Filled with lovely holiday gifts, gleaming jewelry and accessories, they know Santa will want to stop by their shop on his way to your home on Christmas eve!
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You are invited to spend a Sunday afternoon with the Conyngham Valley Historical as they present their annual house tour on Sunday, December 5, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The following homes will be on the tour: Mr. & Mrs. John Cara, Mr. & Mrs. John Maloney, Mr. Robert Thomas, Miss Melissa Bendig and Mr. Matthew Kalinchock, and Fellin’s Jewelers, Conyngham Branch. The home of Debbie and John Cara, Twin Lane, will welcome you to enjoy their family orientad home. The holiday display starts with a unique outdoor computer operated light show. As you enter the home, holiday music will guide you through the dining and living rooms, both filled with
many memories, Down the stairs, you will be delighted with john’s awesome “train display”. A toasty warmth from the Anthracite coal stove adds to the festive atmosphere. As you complete the tour of this home, you will find yet another train display that the grandchildren can operate. The home of Mr. Robert Thomas, on Main Street, holds a lot of local history. Built in 1928, it was the home of the Leichtman family of Leichtman Ice Cream Co. Also, during the filming of the Molly Maguire’s movie in the late 1960’s, Sean Connery called this house his home. The home has an Asian theme throughout and you will find
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The Eckley Players, dressed in their Victorian era clothes, will be present to welcome you on your tour of some of the homes. Refreshments will be available during the tour at the Conyngham Borough Building, 215 Main Street, Conyngham. Tickets are available at the following locations: Fellin’s Jewelers, Broad Street, Hazleton, and also at the Conyngham Branch, Gould’s Shursave, Toms Kitchen, Cookies, the Conyngham Boro Building, or from any member of the Historical Society. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For further information, please contact Maureen Susa at 788-5296 or Jacque Wetzel at 788-3493. P
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John & Debbie Cara 29 Twin Lane, Sugarloaf The Cara family welcomes you to enjoy our family oriented home. Our holiday display starts with our unique outdoor computer operated light show. As you enter our home, holiday music will guide you through our dining and living rooms, both filled with many memories. Down the stairs you will be delighted with John’s awesome “train display”. A toasty warmth from our Anthracite coal stove adds to our festive atmosphere. As you complete your tour, you will enjoy our “real” decorated tree and find yet another train display that your grandchildren can operate. Thank-you for letting us share our fun-filled and welcoming home with you. Merry Christmas!
Robert Thomas 81 Main St., Conyngham I would like to invite you into my home of history. Built in 1928, it was the home of the Leichtman family (of Leichtman Ice Cream Co.) Also, during the filming of the Molly Maguire’s movie in the late 1960’s, Sean Connery called my house his home. There is an Asian theme throughout the home and you will find the Christmas tree decorated in a Tiffany and Co. theme.
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John & Marianne Maloney 103 Main St., Conyngham We would like to welcome you to our home - the former residence and office of R.J. Wise, MD. As you enter on your left is the formal dining room decorated for a holiday repast. On the right is our snowman room with a tree festooned in snowmen. Further exploration will find you in the midst of many Victorian villages. The newly renovated kitchen has been invaded by gingerbread men. We hope you enjoy your display and have a Joyous, Blessed Christmas.
Matthew Kalinchak, Melissa Bending 104 Main St., Conyngham Won’t you come down our chimney tonight? Melissa and Matthew invite you to share in their first Christmas at 104 Main Street. During this special holiday season, we are delighted to open our doors to family, friends, and neighbors. We thank you for being part of our new traditions. Have a happy and healthy holiday season.
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absorbent shop towel, such as Scott Shop Towels, on the floor to absorb the spillbut don’t rub, as that pushes oil into the concrete. To help with all this cleaning, clothlike disposable towels previously used for such messy jobs as house painting and changing auto oil are readily available to homeowners. They can now be found in the cleaning aisles of Home Depot and other home improvement and hardware stores. L e a r n more at w w w . May the scottmagic of the brand. holiday season be com and yours all year long! 800-443JA & WA Hess, Inc. 4231. P Ready Mixed Concrete Airport Beltway, Hazleton
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This CD features many of polka music’s most talented performers. There are Christmas polkas, waltzes, and obereks by polka greats as Lenny Gomulka, Ray Jay, Toledo Polka Motion, Jimmy Weber and the Sounds, Frank Liszka and the Brass Connection, Eddie Biegaj, and the International Sound Machine. The CD includes 25 tunes that are sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Take it from me--“A Very Merry Polka Christmas” will be a truly splendid addition to your polka music collection. You can order a copy by calling (413) 374-7096. You can also e-mail your request to chicagopush@aol.com. Or you can write to Lenny Gomulka, 30 Woodland Place, Ludlow, MA 01056.
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This month, I would like to feature one of my favorite polka bands—Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push. Lenny Gomulka was the youngest of four children. He grew up in a predominantly Polish neighborhood in Chicago. At the age of four, he began playing drums, at age eleven, he started to play the trumpet, and, by age twelve, he recorded his first record album. When he was thirteen years old, Lenny began playing clarinet, sax, concertina, and bass. At fourteen, he began recording with polka legends such as Lil Wally, Marion Lush, and Eddie Blazonczyk. In January of 1980, Lenny Gomulka formed The Chicago Push and since then, the band has evolved into the most progressive sound in polka music in the last three decades. The band, noted for unique arrangements and innovative musical techniques, has influenced many aspiring bands and polka musicians. year’s holiday This great polkaparty? band has continually received awards from various radio stations across the country, booster clubs, promoters within the polka field, and organizations such as the International Polka Association. In addition, the “Push” has earned twelve Grammy nominations in the polka category. Thirty years after the band’s ini-
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tial performance, they continue to perform throughout the United States and abroad with music that is both traditional, appealing to the more mature fan as well as innovative, appealing to the younger polka fans. Their “push” style of polka music is well-known among young musicians and polka audiences everywhere. It is polka music “Chicago Push” style and it’s all about Lenny’s hope of keeping this great music form alive. Lenny Gomulka and the Chicago Push occasionally do perform in our area. So, the next time you hear about them appearing at an upcoming dance, be sure to catch their show. You won’t be disappointed. In closing, be sure to tune into “The Polka Connection” radio show on WAZL 1490 every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.—the coolest polka show on the radio! And, join me, along with the Polskie Swingmasters, every Thursday night at the Freeland VFW for a Swingmasters Jam Session. By the way, I would like to extend my best wishes to all of our readers for a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope your holidays are blessed with joy and much love. For now, don’t forget, if you see someone without a smile, especially during this Christmas season, give them one of yours. P
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We also offer made-to-order breakfast sandwiches and a selection of hot and cold sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Crave is a partnership between Entrepreneur Stephan Jacob and pastry chef Lauren Deily. Together they possess the knowledge to really create an amazing café. Lauren attended Keystone College and Luzerne County Community College and earned degrees in Culinary Arts, Business and Pastry Arts. She also went on to teach baking at Keystone and a “Desserts For Entertaining” class for the Montrose Adult School. Stephan is an accomplished photographer and graphic designer. He has learned to apply his university years of economics studies to shape world around his creations.
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Chamber’s Downtown Committee Gears Up for the Holiday Season! The Downtown Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is into full swing in planning special activities for the upcoming holiday season. The committee will, once again, conduct their “Welcome Santa” event on Saturday, December 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free to the public and will take place in the lobby of Hayden Tower at The Markle Building, Downtown Hazleton. Entertainment will be provided by Sherri O’Donnell’s All That Dancin’ beginning at 10:00 a.m. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with cookies, compliments of Weis Markets, soft drinks, compliments of Farmer’s Dairy, art supplies from Sargent Art, and coloring books and crayons, compliments of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, will be provided by area businesses for each child. Santa will arrive via a fire engine from the Diamond Fire Company, accompanied by American Patient Transport Systems (APTS). On Thursday, December 9th, the Downtown Committee will conduct its fifteenth annual Businessperson’s Mixer. The mixer will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Lobby of Citiscape, located in the Markle Building, 8 W. Broad Street, Downtown Hazleton. Cost to attend the mixer which is sponsored by The Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, and the Fairfield Inn, is $10 per person and proceeds will benefit future downtown events. Also, the Chamber wishes to remind Downtown businesses that the Downtown Hazleton Holiday Promotion will once again take place this year. Each participating merchant is asked to provide a gift certificate or prize worth at least $25.00 (more if they wish). Each participating merchant/business will receive ticket stubs for placement in their individual businesses. The business is asked to provide a drop-off box in their facility. Prize drawings will take place on Monday,
December 17th at Noon at the Chamber office. Businesses are asked to respond to the Chamber by Wednesday, November 24th if they wish to participate. William L. Spear, chairman for the Chamber’s Downtown wishes to remind downtown businesses that anyone wishing to become involved in Downtown committee meetings and special events is asked to contact the Chamber offices located at Citiscape, 20 W. Broad Street, Downtown Hazleton, 455-1509 or email info@hazletonchamber. org. Recent accomplishments through the committee include new Christmas lights for the City and new trash receptacles which were made through the cooperation of students and instructors at the Keystone Job Corps Center. P
Pictured on photo: The Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn and Suites, and the Hampton Inn are the main sponsors of the upcoming Downtown Businessperson’s Mixer which will be held on Thursday, December 9th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Citiscape Lobby located in the Markle Building. Pictured on photo: Linda Mantush, marketing assistant, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Carla Hill, General Manager, Residence Inn by Marriott, Kristen Smolinsky, General Manager, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Joseph Bissol, General Manager, Hampton Inn, and Bill Spear, Jr., Chairman of the Chamber’s Downtown Committee.
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The Bach and Handel Chorale will bring angelic voices and Christmas music at a special holiday concert at Coaldale’s Angela Triplex Theatre. The event begins 3 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 12, 2010. Founded in 1984, The Bach and Handel Chorale has performed many holiday performances for audiences in and around Carbon County. Randall Douglas Perry, conductor, shares his musical prowess with nearly three dozen singers to bring audiences a special holiday treat. The program includes “And the Glory of the Lord,” “O Holy Night” and other carols dating from the 15th century to the present. Audience members will also have an opportunity to sing traditional carols. Tickets are $10 before Nov. 30 and $15 after Nov.30 or at the door and can be purchased at the Angela Theatre, Coaldale’s Jim Thorpe National Bank, Dimmick Memorial Library or other locations. Seating is limited. For more information about the concert or tickets, call Kathy Ruff at 570-645-3059. Randall Douglas Perry, founder, conductor and music director of the Bach and Handel Chorale and Festival Orchestra of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has served as organist and director of music for eight parishes, nineteen years having been spent at the Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John in Jim Thorpe. He is a 1983 graduate of Wilkes College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Music degree. For more information on the Bach and Handel Chorale, visit http://bhchorale.org. The Angela Triplex Theatre is located at 133 E. Phillip Street, Coaldale. The event is sponsored by the Coaldale Revitalization Committee. P
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Weis Markets, orange drinks, compliments of Farmer’s Dairy, and coloring books and crayons, compliments of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, will be given to those youngsters in attendance. Bill Spear, chairman of the Chamber’s Downtown Committee, said the “Welcome Santa” project has been a great boost to holiday shopping for center city businesses. “We are always looking for ways to promote the Downtown and to assist the merchants in whatever way we can.” Spear said the “Welcome Santa” project is just one way that the Chamber’s Downtown Committee is helping to bring life to Center City. “The Christmas Holidays are a time of family and community, and the Chamber is happy to provide varied community events for our residents,” Donna Palermo, President of the Chamber added. For additional information on any of the holiday activities, call the Chamber office at 455-1509. P
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Throughout the Greater Hazleton Area there are a myriad of options for the purchase of groceries and household items. There are large malls, mini-malls, strip malls and stores open twenty four seven for the customers. There are weekly sales plus Bonus Coupons to entice the shopper spends time on the internet seeking out the best bang for the buck. In the 1940’s and 1950’s it was a less complicated and stressful time for the shopper. The grocery stores were located in the neighborhood and within walking distance. The stores were in the homes of the owner in a double home setting. One side was the grocery store and the other for the family residence. Some stores were on the first floor
with a kitchen at the far end of the store and the family resided on the second floor. The corner stores were designed and devoted to serving the ethnic group in the area. There was a first name basis and friendliness that made shopping a family friendly experience. We lived on North Fifth Street in West Hazleton and our two neighborhood stores were Frye’s on Allen Street and Bator’s on the corner of Fifth and Green Streets. My mother would make a list that would include a half gallon of Price’s chocolate or white milk, sack of flour, half pound of hard salome, can of log cabin syrup and a loaf of Sunbeam or Spaulding bread. I liked going to Frye’s so I could stop off at Filoretto’s Shoe Repair Shop. The shoe shop was directly across the street
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form Fyre’s. The Filoretto brothers were great story tellers. They told many stories about Italy and game me my first understanding of the game of bocce and soccer. Bator’s provided another unique learning experience. There were two parts of the store. The grocery store and through an open doorway you could see the pool hall and pool tables. Some of the best pool players in the Hazleton area would be there playing either pea pool, eight ball or straight pool. I would linger long enough to see a portion of a match. The corner grocery stores were family owned and managed. They made it their business to know each and every family that came to the store. They knew what cuts of meat you preferred, when to order a galvanized tub, and new supplies of olive oil and pastas. There were no circulars or bonus coupons. The prices were constant and reasonable for the area. You were always sure of fresh produce and meats. The wooden shelves were lined with canned goods, cereals, soaps, matches, cough medicine and other household needs. The storekeeper had a long wooden pole with a metal at the end to reach the items on the top shelves. There were barrels of pickles, molasses and flour. He used an old metal cash register that rang out the price of each item. The meat cases were very clean with the meats aligned in a picturesque arrangement. Of course the children surveyed the candy rack to determine a future purchase. The candy selections included Mallo Cups, 5th Avenue, Zanzibar, large gum balls, Milky Way, Tootsie Rolls, foot long black licorice sticks with colored dots running the length of the licorice, candy cigarettes, small wax bottle filled with colored sugar water, bags of Mary James and Almond Joys. The soda was either Moran’s, Ma’s Old Fashion, Coca Cola or Nehi. Once a week the mothers would make a visit to the grocery store. At times it was to pay the bill. You were able to buy “on the book” during the week. When your father was out of work or money was short the store owner would give you credit. The store owners wife would usually come out of the kitchen and engage in a family discussion. There was the sharing of church news, latest news about family members serving overseas, new remedies ofr curing aching backs, poison ivy, sore feet, toothaches and various illnesses. The men worked long hours so they rarely went to the store. They did make it known they needed Bugle Cigarette packets, paper and matches. Men would roll their own cigarettes.
My father in law, Malcolm Smith managed a neighborhood market for over 50 years. His store was always immaculate and picture perfect. He knew every customer and anticipated their food selections. He would never close his store no matter how serious the snow storm. He knew people would need their milk, bread, and other necessary items on these bad weather days. He had to keep his own inventory, sales, projected sales and listing of all changes in goods he would receive. On Saturday when he closed his store he brought all the book work home. There were no computer printouts and all tabulations were done manually. Joe Libonati was a new store clerk and he would come tot he house on busy weeks to assist with book work. Mr. Smith would work until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. To make sure all the accounts balanced and the orders for the new week would be ready for Monday. During WWII the accounting and bookwork was increased twofold. Most of the food items were rationed. There were Ration Books that had coupons to present to purchase sugar, meats, flour and most food items. The store owners were responsible for matching and accounting for all ration items and the accompanying coupons. The grocery store owners would post what stamps you could use each week. Ration books were issued to every family and you presented the coupon from the book when you purchased a rationed items. Some of the items that were rationed included sugar, coffee, processed foods, meats, canned fruits, cheese, lard, shortening, oils, margarine, jams and jellies. This is a partial listing of some of the neighborhood stores in the Hazleton area. Valentine Planutis, John Taluskie, Tony Wojiechowski, Casper, Sypeck, Shostack, John Kulig, Mark “K”, Yandrofski, Kotzer, Tony’s, Ann Schagen, John Vercusky, Dubovik, Bill Planuts, Diksa, Jasinowski, Hartranft, Joe Kennedy, Broyan’s, Height’s Market, Petruzzi’s, Scarcella’s, Bittenbenders, Simmons,
Joe Lotito, Christins DeMelfi, Bloss, Tarone, Ernie’s Store on Wheels, Bonacci’s, Ifferts, Risenweavers, Hoch’s One Stop, Steve Kashi, Chenkus, Motyl’s and Yeachicks. Silvasi’s Market was located on West Clay Avenue in West Hazleton. It was a family operated business. Joe Silvasi, a native of Czechoslovakia and his sons, Joe, Jr. and Don prepared the finest cuts of meat in the area. Their specialties were homemade kielbasa, sausage, hot sausage and a specially prepared American Bacon. They had a delivery truck to bring fresh met and produce to your house. Don “Duck” Silvasi played football and basketball for WHHS. He worked early hours, evening hours and weekends so he could play all two sports. Before going to he would make 100lbs of sausage. “Duck” Silvasi holds most of the punting records for WHHS football. In a game at Williamsport he make so many sensational punts there were write ups in newspapers throughout northeast Pa. Anne Schagen had a small corner grocery store on Fourth Street. She was always happy, filled with enthusiasm and made everyone feel good about the day. She knew all about the high school sports, dances and senior proms. She loved talking with teenagers about life. She gave you encouragement and inspiration. I always thought she should have been a high school guidance counselor. She invented the term of being the best you could be in life. There are many reason to be pleased with the markets in today’s society. The shopper has many more choices and varieties to choose from at the Super Market. There are nutritional centers, gourmet centers, cosmetics, and household items that can clean any soiled area. The fruits and vegetables include every imaginable need. The stores have a customer service center to assure your needs are being met. You can place your order over the internet drive up to the store and a clerk brings your order to your car. Circulars are
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The Anthracite Model Railroad Society will be conducting our annual “Holiday Open House” during the upcoming Christmas Season. The Club is in its 20th year of operation and will be opening its doors to the general public once again. We are located at 1056 Hanover Court which is located between Peace Street and James Street and 22nd Street and 23rd Street on the north side of Hazle Township. During the open house, you will be able to observe multiple trains operating on our large HO Scale train layout which depicts the Hazleton region including the City of Hazleton, Weatherly, Ashmore Engine Facility, Mauch Chunk (Jim Thorpe) Harleigh, Eckley, and Bethlehem Steel area. Numerous landmarks from the different towns are modeled on the layout. A few would be the Beautiful Hazleton Station, the Markle Building with its original marquee on the roof, A few buildings in the Weatherly Area, Mauch Chunk has the wonderful Central Railroad of New Jersey Railroad Station which was added last year,
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along with St Marks Church, the Harry and Asa Packer mansions, along with numerous buildings in the downtown Jim Thorpe area. Located in Harleigh, we have a true patchtown depicted with numerous company homes all flanking the monstrous Jeddo 7 Breaker which was the last operating full size breaker in the Hazleton area. In the Eckley area, we have another patch town depicted by company homes which flank the original Eckley Breaker. There is so much detail on the layout that we encourage people to come and visit the layout and circle it a few times since we really don’t get the opportunity to see all of the detail in the first pass. Our Railroad is about 80% hand laid and was constructed just the same way that the real railroads would do it. Each individual Tie, rail and spike are put in. New to the layout this year, is in our Fantasy land a Beautiful bridge which was constructed by one of our members. It is a wooden Truss Bridge. Also a lot of new people have arrived around the layout. New this year, we will be kicking off our open house in a different way, This year, we will begin a week early and will be having Thomas the tank Engine (R) and his friends will be visiting us for the weekend. They will actually take over the layout and operate it. These will be the only trains operating on the layout. This will be on Saturday November 20,2010 from 12 Noon till 8PM and on Sunday November 21, 2010 from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. Then we will begin our regular schedule of open house beginning on Thursday Thanksgiving Night from 5:00PM till 8:00PM, Black Friday from 5:00PM till 8:00PM and Saturday from 12Noon till 8:00PM. Saturday Dec. 4th 12 Noon – 8:00 PM Sunday Dec. 5th 1:00 – 5:00 PM Saturday Dec. 11th 12 Noon – 8:00 Sunday Dec. 12th 1:00 – 5:00 PM Saturday Dec. 18th 12 Noon – 8:00 Sunday Dec. 19th 1:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday Dec. 26th 12 Noon – 8:00 Monday Dec. 27th 4:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday Jan. 2nd 2011 1:00 – 8:00 Monday Jan. 3rd 2011 2:00 – 8:00 PM
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Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas Celebration Jim Thorpe’s streets bustle with the sounds and joy of the Christmas season, just like a scene from a Dickens novel. Street carolers sing in chorus while horse-drawn carriages transport riders through the beautifully adorned Victorian streets. Decorated store fronts invite visitors inside to discover unique items and ideal gifts for their loved ones. Visiting Jim Thorpe during the holidays is like taking a step back in time to relive festive childhood memories—it’s a Christmas of yesteryear. This year, Jim Thorpe’s popular Olde Time Christmas Celebration is spread out over three weekends: December 3-5, 1112, and 18-19. Grab your family, friends and loved ones and come to Jim Thorpe for lots of yuletide fun and merriment! A Christmas parade kicks off the
action on Friday December 3, at 5:30 pm followed by a tree lighting ceremony at Josiah White Park. This year’s features include holiday music from street carolers and musicians, train rides and photos with Santa on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, breakfast with Santa at the elegant Albright Mansion Restaurant, scavenger hunts and greetings from Peef the Christmas Bear downtown at Nature’s Trail. The Grand Master Concert Organ will provide a musical backdrop of favorite Christmas tunes at Josiah White Park. Carolers will perform from the balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe while visitors stroll through town on the popular Mug Walk— filling their souvenir mugs with hot drinks at the local shops and galleries. The Festival of Trees display and Holiday Craft Fair at the Mauch Chunk Museum is a wonder of style,
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ornament and light while a special Victorian House tour featuring local bed & breakfasts will provide another opportunity to step back in time. Children of all ages will laugh at the antics of Santa Claus and Robert the Elf and Kenlin Dance Academy ‘s Christmas Dance performance will delight viewers as well. Be sure to see Miss Lilly Langtry’s entertaining Victorian-era Christmas Show, and don’t miss the Snowflake Claws and Paws Christmas Pet Costume Parade on upper Broadway and the fun Pinata Breaking at Josiah White Park. An ornate nativity display at the Harry Packer Mansion helps put the holiday in perspective. Music lovers will delight in the Bach and Handel Chorale’s annual holiday concert at St. Mark’s Church, while Marshall Tucker, the Sammy Kaye Orchestra and Johnny Winter raise the rafters at Penn’s Peak, just a few miles from the downtown. Jim Thorpe’s own famous Mauch Chunk Opera House, situated in the heart of the historic downtown, offers music and entertainment all month long, including Gandolf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus, Craig Thatcher’s Rockin’ Christmas, and the Peek-a-Boo Review, a classic burlesque/cabaret show. Mark your calendar and visit Jim Thorpe during this year’s Olde Time Christmas Celebration. For complete festival information including event dates, times and locations, visit JimThorpeOldeTimeChristmas. com.” P
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q Winterfest 2010 The Hazleton Art League will hold its Winterfest 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at St. John Bosco Parish Church, 2 Charles Ave., Conyngham. Festive and fun, Winterfest 2010 is a great place to get into the Christmas spirit. Visitors can find original artistic gifts, meet the artists and crafters selling their wares (including homemade candy), test their luck with an array of tricky trays filled with popular items such as lottery tickets, find their size in a colorful art league T-shirt, or stock up on fresh cookies and cakes. If they wish, they can relax at a table with family and friends to enjoy taste treats such as homemade soups, haluski, pierogies, ham and beef barbecue, hot dogs and pasta salad. Art league members will also package the food for them to take home. There’s a lot for everyone to enjoy at Winterfest 2010. It’s a holiday event not to be missed. Ample parking is available. All proceeds benefit the Hazleton Art League which has been serving the Hazleton area since 1947. See you at Winterfest 2010. Happy holidays!
Mother and Daughter Team Open New Store “Inspired By Amber”, located adjacent to “Remember When” at 21-23 W. Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton, had their Grand Opening on Black Friday, November 26th. A longtime dream of “Remember When” owner Roseann Ettinger, the store features original designs created by the mother- daughter team of Roseann and daughter Amber, most famously known as the “Obama Girl”. “Inspired By Amber” had its’ start over 25 years ago, when Roseann was still creating jewelry at the dining room table in Kentucky. After landing her first big account, she was tasked with creating 144 pair of earrings practically overnight. Little Amber sat at the table, helping her mother pick out beads in varying colors and sizes, and at that moment Roseann decided to name her line after her little girl. Not so little anymore, as the “Obama Girl” Amber has worn these designs
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Hazleton City View BMX just completed its 2010 local BMX season. A bowling party at Spare Time Bowling was held in honor of the Hazleton City View Riders. Riders received trophies for their participation in Hazleton City View BMX 2010 Season. While the local BMX season won’t begin again until early spring, some local riders will be participating in national and state events. Interested parties can contact Track Director, Jack Longo, at 570-956-3747, email jack.longo@Hotmail.com, visit http://hazletoncityview. com/ or search for Hazleton BMX on facebook. P
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Bryan Woratyla was recently named November Rider of the Month for Hazleton City View BMX. Bryan, age 11, is a 6th grade student at West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School in Hazleton Area School District. His favorite subjects are Science and Social Studies. Bryan has been racing BMX for about 5 months and become interested in racing because of his cousin Tyler, who also rides BMX for Hazleton City View. Bryan came in 5th place in his age group for the 2010 NJ State Series. He hopes one day to be a part of the Road Kill BMX team. Bryan says “Join BMX because it gets you active and its fun. You can get trophies and can travel a lot in BMX. Anyone interested should come up to the local track and check it out.” Although Hazleton City View BMX won’t be holding local races until early Spring 2011, Bryan, along with other members of Hazleton City View BMX will be riding in some BMX events in NJ. If you are interested in trying BMX, contact Track Director, Jack Longo, at 570956-3747, email jack.longo@Hotmail. com, visit http://hazletoncityview.com/ or search for Hazleton BMX on facebook.
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What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? Why not experience First Night® Hazleton, the alcohol free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve Arts Celebration that will take place in and around Downtown Hazleton for the tenth time this year on December 31st. It’s an affordable, safe way to mark this important passing of time. With so many different performances and activities to choose from- 90% of which are Indoors- there is truly something for everyone. Here is just a sample of the exciting events planned for this year’s First Night® Hazleton: You can experience Twelve Twenty-Four, the regional Transiberian Orchestra Tribute band, and the Dazzling Mills Family, a group of four talented jugglers, unicyclists and acrobats plus their dog Peppy; play Candy Land and the Brain Show; see Chinese Acrobats, Native American dancers and musicians and Kabuki Dancers; hear the Tribunes, with a tribute to the 1950s, and the Home Grown String Band, with music from bluegrass and roots traditions ; take a horsedrawn carriage ride and ring in the New Year with spectacular Fireworks. This year, in commemoration of First Night® Hazleton’s 10th anniversary, lo-
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cal bakeries have been invited to bake a cake symbolizing their vision of First Night® Hazleton. Event attendees will be able to vote on the best cake, with the winning bakery receiving a $250 cash prize as well as a plaque to display at their place of business. Then, event goers will have a chance to decorate their own cupcake, baked by students at the Hazleton Area Career Center and Keystone Job Corps Center. Attending is easy and affordable for all. All you need to do is buy a button and pin it on the outside of your coat. The button is your admission ticket and will get you into all the activities and events of the evening. Buttons are currently on sale at various community locations, including the service desk at the Laurel Mall, the YMCA/YWCA, and City Hall, among others. The advance price of attending is $8 for adults and $4 for youth ages 8-14 and senior citizens 65 and above. Buttons are available at the event for the full price of $10 and $5 respectively. In addition, students in the Hazleton and Weatherly Area School Districts grades three through six will receive a free admission wristband at school the week before Christmas break. The average family of four can attend First Night for $30 or less- about half the cost for the same family to attend a movie. Food is available for purchase by attendees as well. Many of the venues will be selling homemade food, with the proceeds benefitting these local charitable institutions. For more information, please call 459-4947 or visit our website at www.firstnighthazleton.com. Hope to see everyone at First Night- Happy New Year! P
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Many Still Plan To Have A Helping Holiday (NAPSA)-A new survey finds reassuring news in the midst of the current economic climate. Most respondents still see charitable giving as a holiday priority-and believe the holidays are a good time to encourage children to be charitable. Among more than 3,000 adult respondents in a Build-A-Bear Workshop survey (most of them moms), 63 percent said their charitable giving would remain about the same as last year and more than 24 percent said they would increase donations this holiday. These responses are even more striking when compared to survey results concerning spending in other areas. For instance, more than half of the respondents plan to cut back on eating out at restaurants and 44 percent will forgo redecorating or remodeling their homes. However, moms are still intent on buying for their kids. Just under 60 percent said their spending on children would remain the same this holiday season com-
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new toy to donate. During the month of December, guests are also invited to add a $1 donation (or more if they so desire) to support Toys for Tots when they check out either at the store or online at buildabear.com. Last year, through the generosity of its guests, the company raised nearly $400,000 for the Toys for Tots program. Have a “Helping Holiday” Survey results also reveal that 70 percent of moms think there are opportunities for kids to get involved with charitable organizations. Build-A-Bear Workshop encourages young people to make a difference in their communities through its Huggable Heroes program, which recognizes leaders for their outstanding charity efforts. This year’s class of 10 Huggable Heroes, ranging in age from 11 to 18, raised funds and collected items valued at more than $22.5 million, and they volunteer more than 650 hours of their time each month. The company asked these young experts for advice on ways to make the holidays better for others. Here are some of their ideas: OO Start a food collection drive for a homeless shelter. OO Go to a nursing home and make handmade ornaments with residents. OO Gather coats, hats and gloves for children who may not have warm clothing for the winter. OO Bake cookies and raise funds for a selected charity through a bake sale. OO Make a basket with some essentials and give it to another family; encourage your friends to do the same and host an event to make the baskets. OO Foster an animal at a nearby animal shelter. OO Use your individual talents to “give back.” For example, if a child plays an instrument or sings, encourage him/ her to gather friends with a similar talent and contact local nursing homes, senior centers and hospital pediatric wards to arrange musical holiday performances. The positive impact of music on the recovery and immune systems of children and the elderly is significant.
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Gino’s Shoe Store Targets in on Foot Pain! Gino’s Shoe Store is a professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 50 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. Gino’s has a shoe repair facility on premises specializing in orthopedic work such as orthotics, build-ups for shorter legs, wedges, arch support systems, soles and heels, dyeing fabric shoes, leather repairs, and miscellaneous items. Gino’s primary emphasis is proper
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cant foot pain requires immediate treatment. A well-known foot pain is Plantar Fascitis and Achilles Tendonitis. Other causes of heel pain are prolonged standing, obesity, previous injury, and high-energy exercises such as running or walking. Symptoms of plantar fascitis and heel cushion pain include tingling or numbness of the bottom of the feet, tight and painful arch ligaments, and heel core swelling. For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 4746051. P
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plies, a new privately funded program will provide more than $4.5 million to 45,000 teachers. Focusing on public schools with the highest level of need, each Walmart store and Sam’s Club location across the nation is eligible to select one kindergarten through eighth grade school to participate in the company’s Teacher Rewards program. Ten teachers per school are randomly selected to each receive a $100 Teacher Rewards card to purchase classroom supplies. “Teachers are the single most important factor in preparing students to be the next generation of leaders and to succeed in the workforce,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation. “With budgets tightening, we want to support teachers who are purchasing supplies for their classrooms out of their own pockets.” This is the second year that Walmart has supported educators through the Teacher Rewards program. Last year, educators used the rewards to purchase 25,000 report folders; 24,000 packs of pens, pencils and crayons; 14,000 packs of paper; 13,000 markers; and 10,000 binders and clipboards. This clearly demonstrates that teachers need basic supplies to help support their classrooms. In 2009, Walmart and its Foundation gave more than $53 million to fund educational programs across the country. For more information about the Teacher Rewards program, visit www. walmartfoundation.org and www.nssea.org. P
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Estate Planning Part One: The Basics by Gordon L. Bigelow, Esq. This article is the first in a series of articles written for publication in the Panorama Magazine to address topics on estate planning, which will include discussions on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, Medicaid planning, probate and estate administration. The initial article is appropriately titled “The Basics”, to both introduce the reader to the subject as well as cause the reader to reflect and evaluate their own status and needs to undertake estate planning. The most basic estate plan, if undertaken properly, will ensure that during your lifetime if you become incapacitated, that those individuals who you trust will be making decisions for you concerning your assets and your personal care and that upon death that those individuals to whom you desire to receive the benefit of your lifelong work will be your beneficiaries, and if you have minor children, that upon your death those individuals whom you trust and select are the ones who are the guardians of your children. Everyone beyond the age of majority, eighteen
years of age, should realize the value of having an estate plan. The first step in establishing an appropriate and effective estate plan requires the attorney to marshal personal information, financial information, insurance policies, retirement plans, etc.. from the client and to discuss with the client the client’s plans and desires for the disposition of their estate upon death. Every basic plan should start with power of attorney documents. The first is a durable power of attorney, often referred to as the financial power of attorney, and the second is a durable medical power of attorney with living will provisions. Tragic events occur without notice, so be prepared. The durable powers of attorney will ensure that you control the individual or individuals who are appointed as your agents to make decisions on your behalf during a period of incapacitation, be they financial decisions or medical decisions. The expensive alternative is the involvement of the courts and the com-
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peting interest of individuals who you may not have desired to be appointed as a guardian/agent, seeking such an appointment. Remember, power of attorney documents are only valid during your lifetime, upon death , the Will becomes the controlling document. The next basic document is the Will, the Last Will and Testament. The value of having a “Will”, versus dying without a Will, dying “intestate” is that if you die intestate the state intestacy law dictates who receives your assets. The only means by which to ensure that those individuals who you intend or desire to receive the benefit of your Estate, is to prepare a Will. Wills can be simple or complex, depending upon the client’s needs. To make a Will, an individual must be at least eighteen years of age and of sound mind, it must be in writing and signed. No two clients are the same. By marshaling the information, assets, desires and needs of the Continues on Next Page
Continued from page 82 client, an attorney can properly explain the options and corresponding consequences of the choices an individual must make in preparing a Will and developing an effective estate plan. A Will deals only with probate assets, assets owned solely in the name of an individual at the time of death, non-probate assets can be an effective means of distributing one’s wealth outside the administration of a Will. Such alternatives will be discussed in subsequent articles. If you are a parent of minor children, give special consideration to the benefits of having a Will. a Will can designate a guardian of the person of the minor child and the estate which passes to any minor child. No one can predict the future. Every reader of this article must realize that they alone bear the responsibility to reach out and take the first step by contacting an attorney to begin the estate planning process. I wish to extend a personal thank you to the publisher of Panorama Magazine. When approached with the concept of establishing a legal section, providing a variety of informative articles on various topics of the law to both educate the readers and provide a resource guide, the publisher embraced the value of the project. Thank you. P
Gas Royalties by Atty. Jordan Pecile The Marcellus Formation is a region of natural gas-rich shale extending into large portions of Pennsylvania. Recent developments in extraction techniques known as “horizontal drilling” have allowed for the potential recovery of extraordinary quantities of natural gas. Estimates suggest that the area could contain enough natural gas to supply the needs of the entire United States for fourteen years. Moreover, the proximity of the gas formation to the energy markets of the east coast cities has created a surge of interest in drilling in the area. Consequently, gas companies have been offering landowners much more lucrative lease terms than were present in older leases. This has caused some landowners to review their older leases and question the amount of their royalty payments. Pennsylvania has long had a law which requires that every gas-lease must guarantee at least “one-eighth royalty of all oil and natural gas recovered from real estate.” Unfortunately, the term “royalty” was never defined until a case came before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court earlier this year. A group of landowners tried to invalidate their gas-leases which deducted their share of post-production costs and left them short of the required oneeighth royalty. They instead argued that their royalties should be based on the price of gas
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Bankruptcy is not a dirty word. If a person files for bankruptcy, it does not mean they are a bad person, or a dead beat. Thousands of hard-working people file for bankruptcy every month. Given the current sad state of the economy, many people are faced with ever growing debt, and no foreseeable way out. Whether the financial problems started because someone lost their job, faced an illness or even just had their hours at work cut, you may want to speak to an experienced attorney who can determine if bankruptcy is right for you. Many people refuse to consider bankruptcy because of the negative effect it has on someone’s credit. However, if you have not been paying your credit cards, your credit is already ruined! Not to mention, if
you continue to ignore the situation, you could face a lawsuit and an eventual judgment that will haunt you for years. If a creditor obtains a judgment against you, you risk having your bank account frozen, your pay garnished or even a lien put against your property. Why continue to stress about bills you can’t pay for years, when there is an option that allows you to have a fresh start? Bankruptcy allows you to have a clean slate again and start to rebuild your life. Isn’t it time to look into getting out from under the mountain of debt? P
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Word Find Trivia 1. What were the first artificial Christmas trees made from? 2. Which ocean is Christmas Island in? 3. In what year was “A Christmas Carol”, by Charles Dickens published? 4. What is the guardian angel of George Bailey named in “It’s A Wonderful Life”? 5. In the 1964 classic “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer”, Yukon Cornelius referred to the fog being “As thick as _____” ? 6. True or False, Joseph was the one that told Mary she was going to have a bady. 7. What is the Hanukkah candlebra called? 8. Who is the Hebrew warrior that’s commemorated in Hanukkah? 9. The holiday of Kwanzaa was introduced in what year? 10. Is Kwanzaa a religious holiday?
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In the All of our holiday celebrations are laced with memories going back to our childhood, and Christmas is surely the most memory laden. As we unpack the ornaments for the tree or hunt for favorite recipes we think of all of the times that we have done this before. These remembered experiences become a vital part of our celebrations. The sounds and smells, the tastes of past Christmases are with us as we gather every year and enrich each new celebration. We find ourselves again in the kitchen warm with good cooking, breathing in the wonderful fragrances and wrapping endless packages of cookies. We find ourselves preparing dishes our parents made many years ago, and pass these timeless recipes and traditions to
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our children and our grandchildren. I feel especially blessed this year, as our family awaits the birth of my first great grandchild. This holiday season, try a new recipe or two, and get an early start to your holiday baking! Enjoy your holiday and may your home be filled with the love and happiness that surrounds us on the birthday of Baby Jesus. Merry Christmas from my family to yours.
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Food for Thought A research firm polled 1,000 adults about what they did with fruit cake. 38% 28% 13% 9% 4% 8%
gave it away actually ate it used it as a door stop scattered it for the birds threw it out couldn’t remember
FUDGE PUDDLES Submitted by Marsha Musser - Gap, PA. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup pecan halves Method: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Cream butter, peanut butter and white and brown sugars. Mix in egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir the flour mixture into creamed mixture. Shape the dough into 48 balls, 1 inch each. Place each ball in one compartment of a mini muffin tin. For filling, put chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir in milk and vanilla, mix well. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and immediately make wells in the center of each using a melon baller. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully remove to wire racks. Using a measuring cup fill each shell with the chocolate mixture. Top with a pecan half.
HEDGE HOGS Submitted by Dorothy Lazo, Weatherly 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped dates 2 cups coconut 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten Method: Mix dates and nuts, add 1 ½ cups of coconut, sugar and beaten eggs. Shape into balls and roll in remaining half of coconut. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yields 4 dozen cookies.
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Calendar of Events December 2010 Dec 3rd TREEFEST Date & Time: December 3, 2010 thru December 5, 2010: Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm Description: Hundreds of trees decorated by local organizations make a magical Christmas scene. Trees donated to families in need. Host: Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Location: Caldwell Consistory 150 Market Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-5530 http://www.bte.org
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A ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS Craig Thatcher Bank The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:00pm / Showtime 8:00pm / ticket $21
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Dec 18th PEEK-A-BOO REVUE (CABARET SHOW) The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $28
CHRISTMAS BOULEVARD Date & Time: December 4, 2010 thru January 1, 2011: 6pm - 10pm Description: A mile-long car tour on Market Street with animated characters, lights and music. Say hello to Santa. Host: Berwick Jaycees Location: Market Street Berwick, PA 18603 Contact: 570-759-2719
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NEW YEAR’S BASH The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 9pm / $33 per person, Adult refreshments & food included
FIRST EVE CELEBRATION Date & Time: December 31, 2010: 6pm - 10pm Description: Free! Entertainment, refreshments, games and activities for kids and teens. Location: Bloomsburg Christian Church 107 Deussen Drive Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-3740 http://www.bloomsburgchristianchurch.org
GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $25
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January 2011 Jan 14th CROOKED STILL The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $21
Jan 21st CHRIS SMITHER The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $25
Jan 22nd THE YOUNGERS The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $18
Jan 29th STEVE FORBERT The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / ticket $27
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As luck would have, the Philadelphia Phillies executives accompanied the team on a road trip to San Diego and witnessed the Chicken firsthand. When they returned home they reported what they witnessed to Bill Giles. Giles at the time was basically the director of Fun and Games for the Phillies. Giles was never afraid to jump in with both feet with his promotions. Some of famous or infamous events included, Karl Wallenda of the Flying Wallenda’s crossing Veterans Stadium on a high wire, the many adventures of Kite man trying to hang glide from the top of the Veterans stadium to various degrees of disaster and many other events that would have made PT Barnum proud. A College Intern Makes History On April 25, 1978 The Phillie Phanatic made first appearance at Veterans Stadium and started a mascot craze that today is hotter than ever. Inside that suit was Dave Raymond, a college intern from the University of Delaware. Raymond is the son of legendary football coach Tubby Raymond; he went to college to become a teacher and perhaps follow in father’s footsteps and become a coach. His father tried to make it clear what a long road most coaches have, despite his own success. Little did either of them realize what was in store for Raymond? 1976 Raymond started with Phillies as an intern. It was the Bicentennial celebration, the all-star game was in Philadelphia and the organization was overloaded with work. In 1977 the activities around the team greatly diminished. With that in mind, Raymond was sure when the Phillies called after the 1977 season it was to inform him they no longer needed him for the upcoming season. When Bill Giles called it was to ask him to become the Phanatic. A lot of the Philby Rich Lipinski lies marketing department were sure this was going o be one Giles’ famous follies. If nothing else it was going to add ammo to bust on Giles later. During the off season Raymond was sent to New York to be measured for the The natural evolution of these characters was costume. The costume had to be design to to turn them into a live version and put some- fit and be functional for him and other who one in a costume to meet and greet the con- would be his backups. sumer. One example of this is Mr. Peanut of Planter Peanuts fame, which was developed The Three Stooges meet Daffy Duck in Northeast Pennsylvania in 1916. The role The next time Raymond saw the of the mascot was to meet and greet custom- costume was the day it was unveiled in Philaers and fans. That was the extent of their in- delphia, his only instructions, was to have teraction, the suits were stiff and many were fun, G-rated fun. The Original Chicken was quite cheesy. radio station mascot and some of his acts In 1974 KGB Radio in San Diego, went over and beyond family entertainment. hired Ted Giannolas, a San Diego State stu- Raymond describes his act as comdent, to wear a chicken suit to various pro- bination of Three Stooges, Daffy Duck and motions and events around San Diego. Some classic slapstick. For 32 years the Phillie Phaof these promotional events took the Chicken natic has set the standard for mascot enterto Jack Murphy Stadium, home of the San tainment. Raymond and his successor Tom Diego Padres. It was during these events the Burgoyne have created some of most memoChicken and his antics were broadcast na- rable acts that have nearly universal acceptionwide. tance. Their antics have involved home and
Hard Coal In the spirit of the holiday season, Hard Coal Baseball talked with a man directly responsible for spreading joy throughout the baseball world, Dave Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic and current owner of the Raymond Entertainment Group. Raymond under his alias, The Emperor of Fun and Games and his merry band of cohorts, develop mascot costumes and full mascot marketing plans for sports teams across the country. During our discussion, he filled us in on mascot history right up to and including his upcoming boot camp for mascots in Florida this February. Mascots as Entertainers Almost as long as there have been businesses, there have been images and characters used to promote products or events.
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visiting players, managers, coaches, umpires and of course the fans. They have become so accepted many of in each those groups become active participants. There have been a few incidents over the years. Tom Lasorda, manager of the Dodgers, took offense to the Phanatic’s imitation; a few requested the Phillies to tone down an act but for the most part the acts were all Raymond’s and later Burgoyne’s. One point Raymond emphasis, he was kid in the costume and grew up a crazy Phillie fan, just like those sitting in the stands. From Phanatic to Emperor After 16 years as the Phanatic, Raymond turned the reigns over to Tom Burgoyne. His move wasn’t one of retirement. It was a new mission, to become Emperor of Fun and Games. He first worked with Acme Mascots and in 2000 he started the Raymond Entertainment Group. The role of the mascot has changed dramatically from the days of the college intern, with little instruction and making things up as they went along. The Raymond Entertainment Group is a full service company providing everything from costume design, brand building and market strategies. Mascots today have found a place into most sporting events, both professional and college. Corporations have also been jumping on board. Mascots build brand awareness and are the driving force in many of teams off field promotions. The Phanatic has an estimate merchandising sales of $500,000 in stadium. The worth goes way beyond the direct dollars being spent. The Phanatic makes over 500 appearances a year. When a mascot shows up a school or a local event the media is sure to notice. The most important value of a mascot is the continuity it brings to an organization. Over time the players change, the coaches leave, announcers move on and in some cases the stadium has changed. A fan who was 10 when the Phanatic made is appearance in 1978, can now bring their 10 year old son or daughter to the game and not only share the same experience, they will have the same understanding of that experience. When grown men recount their some of their most memorable ballpark experiences as the time they were “goosed” by the Phanatic, you really have created a great tradition. Huggability is a Must There are many things to creating a costume. These Costumes can cost as much as $40,000 and there is quite a lot which goes into the process. The Costumes usually have a neutral facial expression, this allows for the entertainers talent to excite the crowd. The Costumes must be durable, the have to endure, being thrown to the ground, rain storms, heat, spills and assorted other hazards
that a public venue can throw at. (The Raymond Group also cleaning and repair services). One of the most important features is the character must be huggable. Kids and adults flock to these creatures by the 100’s of thousand each year to get their picture, shake their paws and hug the stuffing out of them. Boot Camp of Fun The Raymond Entertainment Group holds an annual boot camp designed to introduce the business to newcomers and helps establish mascot tune their acts. The pay for a mascot can start at a few $100 per game to a six figure incomes for the established performer. Many of performers are integral parts of the teams marketing staff, sometimes they are in charge of their own department .It is important since the person inside the suit is the often the most accessible to the general public. The Hall is Calling In 2004, Raymond held a rally in Center City Philadelphia honoring the Phillie Phanatic with a lifetime achievement award. The Phanatic was present the Silly Award in front of his Mascot friends. The rally then took to the streets as the Duck Tours of Philadelphia drove 30 mascots through the streets of Philadelphia. That led to the establishment of the Mascot Hall of Fame. There are currently 17 Members of the Hall. The entire
list is available online at mascothalloffame. com. In the coming years Raymond is planning a permanent home for the Hall. The Phillie Phantic can also be found at National Baseball Hall Of fame in Cooperstown. This has been quite the ride for a crazy idea, Raymond himself never thought would fly. For more information mascots, The Raymond Entertainment Group can be found online at raymonded.com Hard Coal baseball would like wish all of our readers a safe and happy Holiday Season. 2010 was inaugural season for this column, during the season we look back on our baseball history, tackle some local issue and had some fun. Please keep the e-mails coming your comments and suggestions are always welcome. The e-mail address is hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com P
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Morgan Fallon Tresckow “Room Decorations”
Caryn Lutz West Hazleton “For all the children of the world to have a safe holiday.”
Clarity Johnstone Girardville “Baby doll” Scott Fallon, Jr. Tresckow “Stapede ECS Nerf Gun”
Brianna Repetz Tresckow “That the soldiers that are fighting could come home for Christmas” Jazsmine Garcia Hazleton “Doggy”
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Brady Teresavage Pottsville “Truck” Danny Fallon McAdoo “Quad”
Ashley Kutchi Hazle Twp. “Everyone to have a happy, healthy, holiday with their loved ones” Zack & Kiara Englehart Weatherly, Lehighton “Elmo” “Camping Stuff“
Jonathon Cerulla Weatherly “A horse”
Craig Lukatch Hazleton “Peace”
Michele Patrick Conyngham “Health and Happiness for all my friends & family” Zephaniah Johnstone McAdoo “Anything Elmo” Shea Fallon Tresckow “Sorry Board Game”
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