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April Calendar of Events Register online at www.ghha.org. Click on calendar of events.

Health Screenings

Blood Drive Wednesday, April 6, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6204 to register for a donation time Please bring personal identification card Blood Pressure Screening - FREE Thursday, April 7 and 21, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Laurel Mall Walkers Senior Health Fair Wednesday, April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Laurel Mall Free health screenings will be provided Medical Fitness Health Fair Wednesday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Hazleton Health & Wellness Fitness Center Fitness members only - meet with a fitness specialist to get re-evaluated Blood Pressure Screening - FREE Wednesday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center Additional Health Screenings Weekly health screenings at various Boyer’s Food Market locations Call 501.6204 for times and locations or visit www.ghha.org and click on the calendar of events

Community Education Programs & Activities

Purse & Pampered Chef Bingo Sunday, April 3, 1:00 p.m. (Doors open at noon) Saint John’s Byzantine Catholic Church Hall (5 East 20th Street, Hazleton) Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Call 501.4847 for tickets Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, April 4, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 p.m.

Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information

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AARP Driver Safety Program Regular Course: Tuesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. & Tuesday April 19, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

15th Street Cancer Treatment Center Refresher Course: Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AARP Members - $10 Non-Members - $12 Lunch will be served.

Register on-line or call 454.4752.

Bariatrics Information Session Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Learn about Surgical Weight Loss Options Call 501.6322 for more information Community Egg Hunt - FREE Saturday, April 16, 11:00 a.m. at Pediatric Associates of Hazleton Children 10 & under; grouped in age categories Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Registration required. Call 501.6204.

Joint Replacement Surgery Information Session Thursday, April 21, 6:00 p.m.

Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements joint replacement surgery.

Register on-line or call 501.4447 Are Your Daughters at Risk?

Thursday, April 28, 6:00 p.m.

Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Lower Level Guest Speaker: Dr. Jill Snyder, Gynecologist with A Women’s Place Topic: Empowering the youth to maintain a healthy relationship. A program for parents to learn the signs of physical and mental violence in teen relationships.

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Hazleton Health & Wellness Center 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run 10:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Early registration - $20 (Deadline - April 16th) Race Day/Late Registration - $25 Download your application at: www.hazletonhealthandwellness.org Call 501.6750 to register.

Infants and Children

Sibling Classes (Designed for children 3 – 8 years old) Saturday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

HGH Family Birthing Center Call 501.4200 to register 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 501.4200 to register or for more information

Support Groups (New Members Always Welcome) Diabetes Support Group Friday, April 1, 12:00 (noon) Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Call 501.4787 for more information Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support Group Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information Ostomy Support Group Thursday, April 14, 6:00 p.m.

Hazleton General Hospital, Annex Board Room Call 501.4970 for more information Pump and Sensor Support Group Monday, April 18, 3:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Program by Medtronic Diabetes Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information Bariatrics Support Group Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information Stroke Support Group Monday, April 25, 2:00 p.m.

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Poplar St.

by Marolyn H. Pensock

& Hazle St.

Five year old Jane Kirchdoerfer was so looking forward to starting first grade when she turned six. Since there was no public kindergarten in the Hazleton School system at that time, the youngsters started directly into first grade. Jane's family lived on Elm Street between Hazle and Mill Streets. Because of the way the city was divided into neighborhoods, she was slated to go to her first four grades at Hazle Street School. Yes, that's right, I said Hazle Street School. It was an old one story wooden school, with four classrooms and a basement which held the restroom, furnace room for the big boiler and the janitor's room. Located on Hazle St. between Elm and Chapel Streets, it was just a few blocks away from Jane's home. At one point in time, Jane remembers that Miss Bertha Schafer was the

principal of that school; and. Harry Baum was the school janitor. One of the teachers was Miss Bertha Broadt. In those days, I'm told that if a child was unruly, a teacher could administer discipline the child by walking by and giving a pull on the hair or by applying the sting of the ruler to provide punishment.

Just as Jane was to turn six years old and start first grade, Hazle Street School closed. It remained empty for a while. About that time, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came up with the WPA program in 1935 for out of work Americans. For those of us who can't remember what WPA stood for, I looked it up. It stood for Works Progress Administration. In 1939 the name was changed to the Works Projects Administration, but was always known by its' initials. By 1943, it was

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terminated on June 30th. I can recall hearing about men working on the highway systems and beautification projects. As a country we were still coming out of the depression years.

The Hazleton women also helped the WPA by make clothing for the needy in the old Hazle Street School building. Anyone in need could go there and get clothing, free of charge. Some years later, in the 40's, that building burned to the ground. It was never rebuilt. In thinking about Hazle Street, I was reminded of the Hazle Milk Dairy where our family often went for an ice cream cone after an evening of window shopping on Broad Street.

Jane referred me to Irene Smith Eli of Weatherly, PA and her brother, Allan Smith, of Easton, PA. I was thrilled to talk to them since they had both attended Hazle Street School. Irene went to first, second and third grade at Hazle Street School and was sent directly to Poplar Street School for fifth grade. Irene can't tell you why, but she never had to go to fourth grade. Allan attended Hazle Street School for the first four grades, Poplar Street School for fifth grade and Walnut Street School for sixth grade. Allan had Miss Martin for first grade, Miss Helferty for second grade, Miss Broadt for third grade and Miss Sheffley for fourth grade. Miss Sheffley, who lived on Elm Streeet between Poplar and Hazle Streets, was also the principal of the school. When Irene got there, Miss Marguerite Minnich was the third grade teacher and Miss Helferty was still teaching second grade.

Allan remembers learning to write and print the alphabet in second grade. The letters formed a border around the top of the room.

The class would copy the letters on lined paper. Each child had a small wooden desk with a top that opened with storage inside. I asked Allan what he wore to school. He was quick to reply, knickers. All the boys wore them. Allan didn't get his first pair of long pants until he was confirmed at twelve years of age. Everyone walked home for lunch and recess was outside in good weather. A few of the many children who attended that school were: Jane Croll, Betty Cournow, Charlie Bruch, Elwood Hoppich and Thomas Hawke, Jr.

This is where we pick up our story of the Hazleton City Poplar Street School. It was a 2 story red stone building, built facing Poplar Street, bound on the sides by Cranberry Avenue and East Chestnut Street. Homes were built very close to the school along East Chestnut Street and along Cranberry Avenue, but there was room for a playground around the school. Each room had a clock, large windows, blackboards, a cloak room in the rear, wooden desks for the children and an American flag. School opened with the pledge to

the flag, a scripture reading, and probably roll call, we are not quite sure.

The younger classes were self contained while the older classes moved from room to room for the different subjects. There was a front and back door along with front and back stairs and wooden floors. The building still stands there today.

The halls are empty. The children are gone.

It is still amazing to me, the series of neighborhood schools which fed students into the Hazleton High School. If you stop to think about it, this was one of the reasons we had such close knit neighborhoods in Hazleton.

Everyone knew each other. Now, sprinkle in the many churches and synagogues all thoughout the city, and you have another piece of the picture. Add in, the fact that before the war, WWII, very few families had automobiles. Our excellent quality of life was built around the closeness of family, church and synagogue and school. Poplar Street School was a quality school on the south side of the city which taught grades first to fifth grades and later kindergarten and sixth grade.

In the early years, sixth grade students went to Walnut Street School from Poplar Street School. Leon Maue told me that back in the 1930's, the boys all wore knckers to school.

Leon was lucky because his grandfather was a tailor and was able to make knickers for him.

Remember these were the depression years; and there was not a lot of money to get new school clothes each year. Most of the families used had-me-downs. If you were lucky enough to get something new, you first wore it to church before wearing it to school. If the garment wasn't presentable to wear to church, it wasn't purchased. There was no discussion.

Now, back to Poplar Street School in the 1950's. There were two first and two second grade classes. First grades were taught

by Miss.Doris Hill and Mrs. Kitty Algaier.

Second grades were taught by Miss Elizabeth Corrigan and Mrs. Winifred Johnson Ringlaben. Miss Corrigan had formerly taught at Hazle Street School. The third through fifth grades passed classes. Their teachers were:

Miss Bertha Broadt, yes from Hazle Street School, Mrs.Katherine Miller Hinkle who taught music, Miss Margaret Hill, English, Mr. John J. Greising who taught history and social studies, in addition to being the principal. Other subjects taught there were geography, arithemetic and health. There was an art teacher who traveled between several buildings. Mrs. Katherine Hinkle became the principal after Mr. Greising was assigned to Walnut Street School. A Mr.Hugh Boyle was principal there at one time and Foster Voorhes was the janitor. Since the building had no gymnasium, the children exercised in their homerooms. In the nice weather, they went outside for recess. At lunchtime, the children walked home for lunch. That was another benefit of neighborhood schools. Of course that changed, too, when the mothers found that they could go to work to help their family and our country during wartime, while the men in the family were in the service.

Friendships that lasted a lifetime were formed in those neighborhood schools.

Jane is a fine example. Among her many friendships formed in those early years were these three: Gloria Morros, Betty Ghezzi and Jacqueline Rothacker, who passed away in 2010, ending a friendship of 74 years. What a treasure. Jane's brother, Allen Kirchdoerfer, followed her to Poplar Street School along with his good friend Jack Curcio. The late Tom Brennan, my very good friend, had already told me of his remembrances of dressing up for the Halloween party at school and parading around the school in his costume.

He was all set to share his costume photo with me, but it just wasn't to be.

Gwenann Bachman Molinaro reminisced with me about her time at Poplar Street School. By the time she started school,

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male teacher her class had. Mrs. Hinkle was the Head Teacher and Mr. Harold J. Baum was the Principal. Gwenann would walk to school with her best girlfriend, Michelle Lazar Petchel. All the children were still walking home for lunch.The children who studied an instrument were excused during a regular class period. Gwenann had her first year of instuction in the clarinet from Mr. Hardy and the second from Mr. Saullo. Both Gwenann and her brother, David were on the school safety patrol. The safety patrol was a very important part of the students lives. They all loved participating in it; and, really it provided a very necessary service for the school district. This school used several doors to enter. The Kindergarten through third grade children entered by the front door. Fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys entered through the right side door and the girls entered through

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the left side door. Gwenann still has her report cards thanks to her mother, the late Mrs. Nancy Bachman. Thanks for sharing them with us, Gwenann.

Lynn Iffert loved her years at Poplar Street School, but had gone on to Junior High School by the time her brother, Wally got there. Some of the teachers had changed or changed subject and some had stayed the same. Miss Mary L. Gallagher taught first grade. Miss Frances Cauley was teaching English, Mrs. Hinkle, science, Mrs. McLaine was the third grade teacher and Steven Yurkanin and Elinor Burns were teaching there also. Joe Buglio was teaching individual music lessons.

Wally took up the clarinet for a short while on the clarinet inherited from his mother, Dorothy. She is quite an accomplished musician herself, having accompanied Burton Hall with the Advanced Chorus at HHS and having served as the organist at St. John's P.M. Church, just a block up the street from the school. Dorothy was a saver, too. Lynn and Wally still have their report cards thanks to her. Mr. Buglio taught all the reed and brass instruments. The school had a small library with tables and chairs for the students.This where they took their music lessons. There were about 25 in a class, give or take another 5 or so. Of course the playground was macadam by then. Wally's two best friends were Bob Scatton and Harry Werkeiser. Wally was so proud to be chosen to be the Captain of the Safety Patrol. The safety patrol consisted of boys and girls whose job it was to wait at the corners for to help the boys and girls cross the street safely. This patrol was a big thing in all the schools. Poplar Street School was chosen for the National Safety Patrol Award during Wally's term as Captain of the Safety Patrol. He even had his picture in our newspaper in 1963 with Mrs. James Correale, PTA president and Mr. Baum, the principal, accepting a National Safety Council Award for the school.

Here are some more of the many remembered students. Of course, some of the generations are a bit mixed up in the order they attended Poplar Street School, since many of the names came to me from different friends. Jack Schafer, Sally Shermer, Joan Guscott Klucher, Jim Fisher, John and George Guscott, Shirley and Fred Oberholtzer, Janet, Shirley and Eugene Welsh, Naomi and Grace Mueller, Leon and Betty Maue, William Mulligan, Alma Fichter Burkhard, Ruth Veale, Clinton Veale, Jim Veale , Dorothy Fichter Iffert, Alma Owens Burkhart, Charles and William Burkhart, Walter, Elizabeth and Joseph Coburn, Henry and Jane Gustve, Alma, John and Katherine Calvin, Grace Hartman, Lily Mae Spencer, Fred and Jack Barletta, Marvin

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Smith, Irene and Alan Smith, Ellie Hoppich, David Bachman, Bill Berry, Jr. Al Hardick, Billy Hill, Michael Lazer, Joe Poluka, Warren Berry, Karen Berry Coombs, Gwenann Bachman Molinaro, Walter and Lynn Iffert, Grace Owens, Kimberly Gibbon Baronio and Robert Gibbon.

The East End Fire House was on the corner directly across from the school, while Frank Kisthardt's Bar was on the opposite corner of Chestnut Street across Poplar Street. This is just a bit of trivia information told to me in my researching this story.

My, the things I discover. Now this school had more than its' share of small stores from which the children could buy their penny candy. There was Boyle's Convenience Store across the street on Poplar.The store was a large room underneath their porch over the home. Boyles lived upstairs with their Boston Terrier. The store sold Hershey's ice cream on a white wafer cone. Dorothy remembers how delicious it tasted. The children just loved Boyles' penny gumball machine. Wally told me that if you were lucky and got a marble prize, you received 5 cents worth of candy.

From researching this story with Jane, I think that this store may have been first owned by the Michael Family; and maybe even by the Vogelson family. These were names remembered from ' the early days'.

Hnutnyans had a small store around the corner on East Juniper Street.

Emily Parry had a store in her front room on East Juniper Street, too. Gwenann remembers that Emily had a great display of Milky Way Bars and another candy, Milk Shake Bars. Jim and Alice Fichter had their store up on Chapel Street. Norman Werkheiser had a small grocery store with candy too, on the upper corner at Poplar and Mine Streets, while the C& P store was a lower level store under their home on East Chestnut Street. The stores were all close enough that the children could stop in either coming to or going from school. Those were the days!

When Poplar Street School closed, the children were assigned to the Heights Terrace School. There were no snow days or snow delays. The children just started out a little earlier wearing their slush boots, snow pants and mittens, in addition to their regular coats, hats and scarves. Something new was added by the school district. It was deemed that the distance was too far and too dangerous for the Heights children to walked; so they were bused to the new school, while the southside children walked. Oh well. That's the way it was.

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Figuring Out Retirement

by Joseph E. Mieczkowski

For almost every American worker, Social Security is “part of the plan” for a secure retirement. If you are among the roughly 95 percent of workers in the United States who are covered under Social Security, here’s a primer on retirement coverage.

When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn “credits” toward Social Security benefits. If you were born in 1929, or later, you need 40 credits or 10 years of work to qualify for retirement benefits. No retirement benefits can be paid until you have the required number of credits. If you stop working before you have enough credits to qualify for benefits, the credits will remain on your Social Security record. If you return to work later, you can add more credits so that you qualify.

Your benefit amount is based on how much you earned during your working career. Higher lifetime earnings result in higher benefits. A worker with average earnings can expect a retirement benefit that replaces about 40 percent of his or her average lifetime earnings. Social Security was never intended to be your only source of income when you retire. You also will need other savings, investments, pensions, or retirement accounts to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably when you retire.

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Choosing when to retire is an important decision, but it’s also a personal choice and one you should carefully consider.

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Have You Ever Fallen Into A Pit?

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A 79 year old man came into my office. He was hunting, wanted to take a short cut home, so he tried to go through a stripping hole rather than go around it. But it was icy, and he slipped, and slid out of control down the steep embankment. He came to rest as his left shoulder slammed into a large boulder. He laid there dazed, in pain, looking at the clouds wondering how he would climb out of the pit. He found a small tree, used it as a cane, and slowly made his way back home. His family of course yelled at him for taking such a chance.

He came to my office for his sore shoulder. He is an active man, and he needs a healthy shoulder to keep his active life-style.

He just received his second laser treatment to his shoulder as I write this, and he can sleep a lot better, and I feel in a few more visits

his shoulder will be as good as anybody can get it.

But looking at his story, and with Easter here, it reminds me; have you ever felt you are in a pit? I encourage you not to dwell on the problem. The way out of the pit in life is to dwell on the problem-solver. It begins praising God in the midst of your troubles.

Then with a renewed spirit, your attitude will be more productive, and you will see the solutions that otherwise a complaining spirit would blind you to.

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The Power of Being An Empowered Patient

by John DeBalko

In healthcare, you are your own best advocate. Whether you are in a physician’s office or at the pharmacy counter, your participation is a crucial part of maintaining good health. But what does it mean to be an empowered patient?

Ask Questions

There are so many more conditions, medications and therapy options than even just a few years ago. If you are meeting with a physician or pharmacist, ask questions about your care, diagnosis, treatment and prescribed medications. Think about questions you may have in advance and write them down so you remember them.

down key points or, if you don’t understand something, ask for clarification. If you feel you may need support, invite a family member to join you. Read information or resources provided to you and ask questions you may have. Never be embarrassed to ask for clarification at an appointment, consultation or through a follow-up phone call.

Being an active participant in your health helps eliminate confusion and questions. Empower yourself to make better decisions, receive a higher level of care, reduce medical mistakes, and feel better about your health care.

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Does Chocolate Cause Acne?

by Stephen Schleicher, MD

Funny you should ask. As one says in French: plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose – the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Of course everyone in the world knows that chocolate causes, or at least worsens, acne. Everyone that is except for the majority of dermatologists (including myself ) who for years delighted in telling our patients: “go ahead kid, eat chocolate. Nah, has no effect on acne.” Our response sure didn’t endear us to too many parents (and dentists), but at least our patients left happy.

So, how come dermatologists felt so confident in our reply? Science. Or rather, semi-science. A study published several de-

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cades ago in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that chocolate did not cause acne. In this 30 day study 65 patients were fed either chocolate bars or “placebo” bars which contained no chocolate and lo and behold there were an equal number of new pimples in each group. This lead to the conclusion that the chocolate bars did not cause or aggravate acne since the people eating the placebo bars (without chocolate) developed the same number of zits. Sounds logical, except for one variable which at the time seemed insignificant. The chocolate bars in the study contained no milk derivatives whereas the placebo bars contained milk fats.

We now know that milk can indeed worsen acne, this thought to be due to hormones in the milk (hormones play a huge role in the formation of pimples).

Interestingly, a couple of subsequent studies came to the same conclusion. However, these studies used chocolate candy which contains limited chocolate and a bunch of other adulterants including sugar and milk.

Fast forward to February of this year, some forty years after the first study was published. Here I am in (frigid) New Orleans at the annual American Academy of Dermatology convention where a new chocolate study has just been presented. In this study patients were fed pure, unadulterated chocolate made of 100% cacao (i.e. real chocolate).

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A Glimpse of Hope

Across Pennsylvania, tens of thousands of people are considered to be legally blind. Whether it is from birth, injury, or disease; the effect is all the same. Their lives are hindered in the way they travel, shop, cook, and relate to others. Every aspect of their daily routine has to be adapted to function in a sighted world.

Community Services for Sight is a non-profit group that helps the visually impaired in Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuykill Counties. Their goal is to build independence and self-confidence in children and adults who suffer from extreme vision loss.

They offer home support services such as assistance with reading, filling out forms and applications, and sorting mail. The staff will also help with check writing and balancing checkbooks. They can also help with organizing household items, compiling shopping lists, and assisting with grocery shopping.

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When people are diagnosed with permanent vision loss, they are in need of information.

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Other services provided by the group include a low cost optical center for eyeglasses and a talking book program. Community Services for Sight will also provide door-to-door transportation to and from all medical appointments.

Whatever the reason for a person’s blindness, the Hazleton Blind Association has the means to help. A social worker can work one on one to assess individual needs and identify which programs are best suited to meet them. Everyone should have the skills to remain self-sufficient and safe at home, productive at work, and active in the community.

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The formostar actually is an “inside out” heating process, rather than heating blankets etc. that try to heat from the outside in, which is why it is very effective. The combination of the heat, which breaks down fluids and fat, and the improved blood supply, helps to carry away these deposits via the body’s natural sweating and waste disposal processes.

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Nails are actually a part of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Our nails grow on top of a nail bed. Healthy nail beds are pink and indicate not only a rich blood supply to the area, but our general good health as well. Abnormalities or changes in the nails and nail beds can often be a result of nutritional deficiencies, or may indicate some underlying condition.

Optimal health of skin, hair, and nails is very much dependant on adequate daily intake of key nutrients including vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids and various phytonutrients. Proper nutrition and dietary supplementation help ensure smooth and clear skin, healthy nails, and vital shiny hair.

Hazle Drugs own unique brand of “Hair, Skin, and Nails Formula” is designed to provide exactly what the body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails. The combination of key nutrients and herbs promotes the health and growth of our hair, skin, and nails by helping to ensure that keratin, their key building block, is adequately supported. Important minerals such as zinc and manganese are provided as key to enzyme processes that construct keratin. Vitamins A and C plus bioflavonoids act as powerful antioxidants that help prevent keratin breakdown as well as support microcirculation to the nail beds, dermal layers of the skin, and hair follicles.

Horsetail is an herb known to thicken and stimulate robust hair growth and gelatin is also included for its well known properties of supporting nail structure.

Hazle Drugs “Hair, Skin and Nails Formula” also contains PABA, manganese, and lecithin. This formula combined with a comprehensive multivitamin and mineral formula can promote vibrant health.

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Study: Hazleton General Hospital for the Fourth Year in a Row Ranks Among Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety

Hazleton General Hospital (HGH), part of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, was identified as a recipient of the 2011 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™, indicating that its patient safety ratings are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. In a new study released today by HealthGrades, the nation's most trusted source of health care provider information, HGH is one of only 268 hospitals in the country to receive this designation. HGH is also one of only four hospitals in Pennsylvania to accomplish this for four years in a row (2008-2011).

The study finds that Medicare patients at Patient Safety Excellence Award hospitals were 46.26% less likely to experience a patient safety event during the time period studied. In addition, if all hospitals performed at this level of distinction as HGH, approximately 174,358 patient safety events and 20,688 Medicare deaths could have been avoided while saving the federal government approximately $1.8 billion in excess healthcare costs from 2007 – 2009.

The eighth annual HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals study analyzed nearly 40 million hospitalization records from approximately 5,000 hospitals nationwide that participate in the Medicare program. Participation in the HealthGrades study is not voluntary, and hospitals cannot choose to opt out of the analysis.

“I am very proud to be part of an organization that is a leader in patient safety,” said Jim Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance. “This is the fourth year in a row that Hazleton General Hospital has been recognized by HealthGrades with patient safety ratings in the top 5% of the nation. This doesn’t just happen by chance. It is a tribute to all of our dedicated physicians, nurses, and caregivers who are providing high quality, safe patient care.”

“We’ve seen great advances in medical care in the last few decades, but along with these miraculous advances come greater and greater risks. Hospitals like HGH have shown definitively that it is possible to provide the best in medical care while still focusing on the safety of the patient,” said Rick May, MD, vice president of Clinical Quality

Improvement at HealthGrades and co-author of the study.

The eighth annual HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study evaluates patient safety in U.S. hospitals.

HeathGrades used Medicare inpatient data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) database and Patient Safety Indicator software from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to calculate event rates for 13 indicators of patient safety for all of the nation’s hospitals.

All analysis was based on data from 2007 to 2009 with the exception of Foreign Body Left After a Procedure which was based only on data from 2009. These indicators identify the best-performing hospitals, or Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Hospitals, which represent the top 5% of all U.S. hospitals. HealthGrades developed this award to give patients more information about choosing a hospital.

In the HealthGrades analysis, the following are the patient safety indicators studied: OO Foreign body left in after procedure OO Death in low mortality Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs) OO Pressure ulcer (bed sores) OO Death among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications (previously known as “Failure to Rescue”) OO Iatrogenic pneumothorax (collapsed

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Hazleton General Hospital, part of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, is a 150-bed inpatient acute care facility providing quality medical and surgical services; emergency services including an accredited primary stroke center; a family birthing center; inpatient rehabilitation, an accredited bariatric program, and a home care service.

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Hazleton Fibromyalgia Support Group

Nearly a month without significant sleep has taken its toll. Despite a nightly concoction which includes PM meds, melatonin, vitamins and things I can’t even spell, sleep continues to elude me.

It isn’t the first time. This all takes me back to 1992 when, after two weeks of severe insomnia, I was crying and despondent when I landed on the door of my new doctor’s office. There I found that all my meds had insomnia as possible side effects. I also found something else: my new diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

I’d say the top three problems with this illness are pain, fatigue and failure to get restorative sleep. Missing the latter means an increase in the first two--followed by a whole lot of crying at the most inopportune times---like on my way to a support group meeting where I’m supposed to offer hope and help to other patients---not share my box of Scotties.

At my next doctor’s appointment next week, I hope he has something new in his “bag of tricks.” In the meantime I’ve done the laundry when the rest of you are going to bed, and I finally cleaned off all those papers from the front of the fridge.

On April 6 our guest speaker will be Dr. Robert Echenberg, M.D., Fellow American College OB/GYN, who will discuss “Pain Management.” (www.secretsuffering.com/about/dr-echenbergsfull-bio) May 4 – 2 to 4 p.m. - Open House 6 p.m. - Meting with guest Speaker: Dr. Jan Mcgovern, D.C. who will discuss "Rhythm Healing" June 1 – 6 p.m. Group Activity: Cathy Colangelo, PHR, CC Certified Life & Career Coach will help us create a"Vision Board" for the fure

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Faith United Church of Christ, located off the Airport Beltway behind the Toyota dealership, in Hazleton.

Dues are $10/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 record book. It's free!

For information or directions, call Carol Vilcko at 788-7363; Debbie Mainiero at 454-2821; Alice Powell at 788-3847; or Michelle Hrino at 708-0917.

Avoiding the Middle Aged Spread

by Ting Oh, PT

For those of us over the age of 30, its not hard to notice how our bodies changes with time. 80% of us will start to gain more fat and lose muscle. A study done over a 9 year period of mid aged people showed only 20% maintained a steady weight. 42% gained more than 20lbs. That’s more than 2lbs/year.

As well as this we lose around 1% of muscle every year after the age of 40. This basically means as we age, we will start to experience what is commonly known as the middle aged spread with an expanding waistline and flabby arms and legs.

Much research has been done showing the health risks of this phenomenon and most people by now know that increased weight gain, especially an expanding waistline will be detrimental to your health. The good news is that this process is avoidable and even reversible.

To understand how to avoid the mid aged spread, you have to understand what is causing it in the first place. The modern diet relies heavily on processed foods which tend to cause spikes in blood sugars and insulin production. When we are young, this is no problem as our bodies are at our peak and we are able to handle this. As we get older, our ability to deal with this blood sugar spike is reduced with a decreased ability to handle insulin which results in its conversion into and retention of fat. This along with our tendency to become more sedentary and watch TV, we provide the perfect fat producing environment. Research has also shown that muscle breakdown associated with aging is due to reduced circulation causing a reduc-

tion in our muscles getting the proper nutrients. Insulin carries an important nutrient for muscles and with less circulating, muscles tend to start breaking down.

To turn back the time and reverse this process of mid aged spread, combining proper nutrition with exercise is the answer.

By eating the right things, you can better regulate the blood sugar levels in your body and improve insulin function making your body more efficient at utilizing the fuel you feed it. Exercise is also key. Not only will exercise reduce blood sugar levels, it will also improve your circulation with a study showing after twenty weeks of exercising 3 times per week, seniors had blood flow that was comparable with subjects in their 20s. This means better nutrition to your muscles and less wasting.

Whatever your motivation is to reduce the mid aged spread, be it the desire to feel better, be more able to keep up with the kids, be able to enjoy leisure activities or just to look good, Hazleton Physical Therapy can help you. We have a specialized program for people wanting to lose weight and get fit based on science and research. No fad diets or unsafe exercise routines. Even if you have pains or limitations, our specialty is in understanding how to ease pain and exercise safely and efficiently to promote weight loss and muscle gain.

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The overall goal of this comprehensive exercise program is to reduce pain, develop the muscular support of their trunk and spine, and to diminish stress to the intervertebral disc and other static stabilizers of the spine.

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Stretching only vs. Stretching PLUS Chiropractic

A scientific study has confirmed what many golfers have already discovered: Chiropractic care can improve your golf swing and, as a result, how far you can hit a golf ball.

The December 2009 issue of the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine included a study that focused on golfers at two different clubs in São Paulo, Brazil. A group of 43 golfers were divided into two random groups: One group received only a stretch program while the second group received the same stretch program in addition to chiropractic care.

All study participants were initially asked to perform three full swing maneuvers, and measurements were made of the average distance they were able to hit the ball for the three swings. Then, depending on which test group they were part of, the golfers went through just the stretching program, or the stretching plus chiropractic.

After participating in just the stretching or chiropractic plus stretching,

the participants were asked to repeat the same three swing maneuvers and measurements were taken. This entire process was repeated for a period of four weeks over the course of the study. To maintain consistency, the study noted that the average age, handicap, and initial swing were comparable among all 43 golfers in the study.

The results were clear: After four weeks, there was no improvement in the “full swing performance” (defined in the study as the average distance the golfers were able to hit the ball), among those in the group that only did the stretching program prior to hitting the golf balls. But among those who received four sessions of stretching and chiropractic care, golfers showed a statistically significant improvement in their “full swing performance,” meaning that they hit the ball farther than the stretching-only group.

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The Laurels: A Culinary Journey

We want to welcome you to the Laurels and invite you to take a culinary tour of our delectable meals. Here at the Laurels, we want to make sure that you enjoy what you eat. Every season, we create a new menu that includes a four week cycle of homemade meals. All of our meals are served “restaurant style”. We want our residents as comfortable as possible to enjoy the experience.

Breakfast incorporates a variety of choices including eggs your way, hot and cold cereals and fruits. Lunch time, our main event, called “Dinner” allows for two daily choices. That’s 52 original meals every month. Each and every one of our original meals is prepared using the freshest ingredients from local meat, dairy and produce providers. These homemade dinners are followed by our homemade desserts.

Supper time always begins with a hot bowl of freshly prepared soup accompanied by a hot or cold sandwich of your choice. During the week, we feature some specialty items like Stromboli, Pizza and Antipasto all made from scratch in our kitchen.

A light dessert is served to finish the meal.

Following supper, residents have access to an assortment of snacks including fruit, cookies, crackers and pastries.

We consider each and every resident when preparing the meal or the menu. We pride ourselves on the fact that we do not use

pre-made frozen foods. Every dish prepared is a planned mix of the freshest ingredients, served hot, tasty and is always made with special attention to detail. We cater to the special dietary needs of our residents every day whether you have special restrictions including low sodium, low potassium, fructose or lactose free, and diabetic needs.

We would like to invite the Senior Citizens of the Greater Hazleton Area to take a personal Culinary Tour of the Laurels on Tuesday, April 26th at 12:00pm. We will be featuring 4 different homemade entrees to

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YWCA History

At the turn of the last century, the Hazleton area was experiencing growth as new families were arriving to take root and make Hazleton their home. It was the age of the industrial revolution and the demand for coal created jobs, making this an attractive area for men, women and their families.

Kathryn Pardee, a member of one of the area’s founding families, saw the need to engage young women in wholesome activities and began a sewing class for girls in 1906.

This class later became the Ecosar Club, an adult sewing and recreational club. In January of 1914, a tea was held at the home of Mr. I.P. Pardee to extend membership to more young women in the Hazleton area. The Ecosar Club and the young women who attended the tea constituted the charter members of the local YWCA, founded in 1914.

The YWCA’s permanent home was on West Broad Street. In 1958, the YW began talking with the YMCA as both associations were in need of a new building. As part of the redevelopment in the early 60’s, land on Juniper and Church Street was purchased and a building to house both the YWCA and the YMCA was built. 75 South Church Street is the current home of the Hazleton YWCA.

The mission is to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, freedom, justice and dignity for all.

We serve the working women of our area by providing quality child care which enables them to obtain training or maintain employment. The Day Care is also a “melting pot” mirroring our community and helping children to learn at a very young age that we are all the same no matter what our heritage may be. For our new families, it is also the place where their children first start to learn English. Our Suits for Success Program sends a young woman her off to the job interview with confidence, fitted out with clothing appropriate for a job interview. Our P.E.A.R.L dinner recognizes women who are accomplished in their personal, professional and community lives. Programming for our youth keeps them active and healthy and helps them make positive choices for their young lives.

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Caring for Her Heart

by Ira Vohra, MD

When most of us think of a heart attack victim, chances are, we picture a man.

However, a woman’s risk of having a heart attack is higher than a man’s – and heart attacks are still the leading cause of death among women.

Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer of women over age 40, and the risk rises with age. Despite this evidence, just 34 percent of women in a 2000 national American Heart Association survey correctly named heart disease as a leading cause of death – and only 8 percent could identify it as their number-one health threat.

Traditionally, men have gotten the bad rap for their reluctance to visit the doctor, and the stereotype of the negligent male patient and the more health-conscious wife, daughter or girlfriend endures. However, the rate of heart disease and related risk factors are actually increasing in women, and decreasing in men. There are many reasons for this disparity.

Atypical symptoms Heart attack symptoms for women can be different than those that typically occur for men and often, women dismiss these symptoms as being a sign of stress, a panic attack or fatigue. (see sidebar) Biological factors Certain biological factors that only affect women carry a certain degree of heart disease

risk.

Health occurrences during a woman’s pregnancy – once thought to have no significant bearing on her long-term health – now have been determined to be contributing risk factors for heart problems. A woman who develops preeclampsia (pregnancy-induced hypertension), gestational diabetes, or high blood pressure during pregnancy increases her risk for glucose intolerance, obesity, diabetes and hypertension later in life – all risk factors for heart disease. In fact, according to the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, 80 percent of women ages 40 to 60 have at least one risk factor for heart disease.

Menopause is also thought to contribute to elevated heart disease risk, because in addition to the drop in estrogen production, post-menopausal women also experience changes in the walls of the blood vessels (making it easier for plaque and blood clots to form), a drop in HDL (good) cholesterol and an increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol, and an increase in the level of fibrinogen in the blood, a substance that makes it easier for the blood to clot.

Some heart conditions affect only women due to the structure of a woman’s heart, and women often have a more difficult recovery, post-heart attack. Recent studies have shown that a type of heart disease known as coronary microvascular disease (MVD), which affects the heart’s smallest arteries, is more common in women. And, stan-

dard tests for coronary heart disease don’t always detect MVD in women, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Thus, women once thought to be at lower risk for heart disease may have actually gone undiagnosed.

Finally, women are more likely than men to suffer depression following a heart attack, and are less successful at adopting new – and healthier – lifestyle habits. Therefore, their risk of a repeat heart attack is higher.

That’s why cardiac rehabilitation – like the kind available at the Cardiac Treatment Clinic at Berwick Hospital – is so important.

Visit www.berwick-hospital.com to learn more about heart disease, assess your risk, and gain valuable preventive tips – including some heart-healthy recipes. Click on the ‘Health Resources’ link, ‘Interactive Tools’ and ‘Quizzes’ to access nearly 100 health quizzes pertaining to heart health, including a ‘Heart Quiz for Women Only.’ For healthy recipes, link to ‘Health Resources,’ ‘Healthy Living,’ ‘Nutrition,’ and ‘Healthy Recipes,’ for a searchable database of recipes. P Dr. Vohra is board-certified family physician with Physicians Care Plus located at 1 Brookhill Square South, Sugarloaf. She is accepting new patients from infants through adults. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 570-708-0176.

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Malnutrition in Seniors: What To “WATCH” For

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Did you know that a senior in your life could be at risk of being under- or malnourished without you knowing it? The face of malnutrition is changing. It is no longer a person who does not have enough food to eat or looks like he or she could use more calories in their diet. It may be the grandmother who, at 83, has an outgoing personality, beautiful smile, not-so slender build, loves to go on walks, and goes out often with friends.

According to the Mayo Clinic, a growing number of active, independent older adults are malnourished.

Spotting people who are clearly in trouble, those who are losing weight and muscle tone or becoming weak and confused, is not difficult. The challenge is identifying people who appear nourished, but in reality, are not.

Across the nation, Comfort Keepers® is using the mnemonic, “WATCH,” to educate families on how to detect and prevent malnutrition in their loved ones.

Have your visits during mealtime.

This is the best time to observe eating habits first-hand.

Causes of Malnutrition in Seniors

The Merck Manual of Health and Aging cites a number of circumstances that contribute to seniors’ increased risk for malnutrition: OO Some medications or interactions between medicines and food may affect absorption of key nutrients; medications also may alter taste, making eating less pleasing OO Diminished appetite related to aging, effects of medications, and certain disorders such as depression can lead seniors to eat less OO Disorders such as a stroke or dental problems can make eating difficult OO Living and eating alone may reduce seniors’ motivation to prepare and eat meals OO Limited funds and difficulty preparing WATCH stands for: food puts seniors at risk

Watch for physical problems. Look OO Dietary restrictions prescribed to treat for bruising, dental difficulties, or sudden or medical conditions may make food sustained weight gain or weight loss. less appealing

Ask seniors about their eating habits. How have their tastes or preferences Preventing Malnutrition in Seniors changed?

Once you are aware of the risks and

Talk to a doctor or registered dieti- causes of malnutrition in older adults, you tian. Discuss nutritional needs or problems can take an active role in reducing and prespecific to the loved ones’ unique needs or venting the risk. Remember to always consult management of diseases. a physician before changing your senior's eat Check with a pharmacist. They can ing habits or exercise programs. Following are warn you of the potential for drug-food inter- suggestions of how to do this: actions.

OO Make sure your loved one eats a var-

ied diet that includes fruits and vegetables, protein-rich foods, and high-fiber breads and cereals OO Make meals more appetizing by using spices to replace salt, which may be restricted in your loved one’s diet to control or prevent high blood pressure OO Help your loved one get physical activity, such as before-meal walks, to stimulate appetite.

In addition to educating about WATCH, Comfort Keepers® franchise offices across the nation launched an initiative called "STOP Senior Hunger," which raises awareness for the need of senior nutrition programs, education, family detection and support. For more information on senior nutrition, tips for healthy shopping and eating, or for how to find a STOP Senior Hunger event in your community, go to www.stopseniorhunger.com.P For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/ hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.

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(NAPSA)-There's good news for those concerned about cholesterol and their health. They may have a new way to regulate their cholesterol level that doesn't involve prescription drugs.

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. It is used to make many of our hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, which aid fat digestion and keep cell membranes intact.

How much you have is based on a combination of genetics and lifestyle.

However, too much LDL cholesterol-often referred to as "bad cholesterol"-can slowly build and contribute to heart disease and clogged arteries. Some will try to manage their cholesterol with diet and exercise while others will turn to prescription medications.

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One of the main active ingredients in Sytrinol is a group of compounds derived from the peels of citrus fruits.

The two most common are tangeretin and nobiletin, which are described as extremely potent bioflavonoids.

Another ingredient is a group of palm tocotrienols, which are members of the vitamin E family and are extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. Like vitamin E, palm tocotrienols control antiinflammatory responses and degrade a key enzyme used by the liver to produce cholesterol.

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Caring Care: 21 Years of Experience

Business cards, a newspaper ad, some legal advice, hours of brainstorming, $100.00, and the desire to be a part of the Home Health Community all backed with the willingness to work hard with little reward. This all set the stage for Caring Care which started 21 years ago. The founders of Caring Care are Barbara Gaval of Sugarloaf and Denise Reczkowski of Drums. With their extensive background, education in accounting, nursing, and home health administration, both entrepreneurs created a private home health agency designed for people to stay in their own home. Personal care, nursing, housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship and post hospice care are some of the services offered. Care is available from 2 to 24 hours a day and the whole staff is insured, bonded, and fully screened.

Expanding to five counties with 25 employees providing care through the P.D.A State Waiver Programs has long term insurance providers that work with the hospice care givers.

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Best Age to Begin Orthodontic Treatment

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Although there is not a universal best age to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that every child see an orthodontist at an early age. This should be no later than the age of seven or eight. However, a visit at any age is advisable if the parent or family dentist has recognized a particular problem.

Orthodontists can improve smiles and correct bites at any age, but there are benefits to early diagnosis and treatment.

Early examination enables the orthodontist to detect and evaluate problems and determine the appropriate time to treat them.

After the initial evaluation, the orthodontist may monitor facial growth and development by periodic checkups while the permanent teeth erupt and the face and jaws continue to grow.

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Some of the most common corrective measures in children are eliminating abnormal habits and guiding the eruption of teeth and correcting deformities in the jaw as they grow.

The goal of the early phase or interceptive phase of treatment are: 1. To develop both the upper and lower jaws sufficiently to accommodate all the permanent teeth.

2. To correctly relate the upper and lower jaws to each other. Orthodontic appliances can be used jaw shape and help to modify direct growth between upper and lower jaws.

The final phase of treatment (corrective) is initiated when most of the permanent teeth have erupted. This corrective phase usually requires full braces on all teeth for approximately 18-24 months depending on the severity of the malocclusion.

Each tooth has an exact location in the mouth when it is in harmony with the cheek, tongue and where the jaw will function together properly. This is basically the goal of the final or corrective phase of treatment.

Early intervention frequently makes the completion of treatment at a later age easier and less time consuming. In some case, early treatment achieves results that are unattainable once the face and jaws have finished growing. P

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If you are new to vegetable gardening, you will have several decisions to make before planting. First, you will have to choose a location for your garden. Pick a sunny spot because most vegetables require 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. (The exception is leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, which can grow in partial shade.) You should avoid any location where water collects or there is excessive wind. Plants require well-drained soil so that their roots have sufficient oxygen, and they are stressed when subject to drying winds. Planting near a water source will make it much easier to keep your garden watered during the hot days of summer.

“Start small” is good advice for the new gardener. A small plot can accommodate a surprising number of vegetables and is much easier for an inexperienced gardener to maintain. You can even mix some vegetables in with your ornamentals if you have limited space for edibles. Many vegetables can also be grown in containers, which provides even those with very small or no yards the opportunity to enjoy home-grown produce.

Once you have chosen your location, you should have your soil tested so that you know what soil amendments may be necessary to provide for the needs of your vegetables. Soil test kits for submitting soil samples to the Penn State lab for analysis are available from the Luzerne County Extension for a fee of $9.00.

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If you wish to grow them from seed, you must plant them indoors about 6 to 8 weeks prior to placing them outdoors (in our area, at the end of May). Squash, beans, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, and peas are among the crops that may be sown by seed outdoors.

To determine when to plant your vegetables, you need to know which plants grow best during the cooler months (e.g. lettuce, spinach, peas, cabbage, broccoli) and which require the consistently warm temperatures of June, July, and August (e.g. tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, eggplant). Seed packets and plant tags usually provide this vital information, along with directions for planting depth and spacing between plants.

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Monitor your garden regularly for disease or insect damage, and, if a problem is found, use responsible pest and disease control methods. Your local Extension Office can provide suggestions for control. Trellis or stake your plants where possible to protect them from soil pathogens and to increase air circulation and exposure to the sun. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production.

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Penn State Master Gardeners of Luzerne County will present Spring into Gardening at the Technology Center of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus in Lehman on Saturday, April 30.

This day-long event features workshops on backyard fruit trees, native plants, lawn care, insects, wildlife in the garden, heritage gardens, growing herbs, and gardening in difficult places.

Rob Rave, Head Landscape Designer, Owner and Operator of Rave Landscaping & Discount Plant Center will be the keynote speaker, introducing new perennial varieties for 2011. Also, he will be joined by Tom Clark, Chief Meteorologist at WNEP-TV, Channel 16. Each participant will be able to choose four workshops to attend as well as the keynote address.

In addition to the workshops, a plant sale and flea market will be operating all day, and Master Gardeners will be available at the information table to answer your personal gardening questions.

Seating is limited. Register early to reserve your place. The registration fee is $25 by April 1, or $30 from April 2 to 22. Registration must be received by April 22. The registration fee includes morning refreshments, lunch, and handouts.

To register for this event go to www.extension.psu.edu.

From there, click on Upcoming Events on the right side, half way down the screen. Events are listed chronologically. Scroll down to April 2011 and look for the Spring into Gardening link on April 30th, then click the blue Register button and fill in your information.

If you do not have Internet access, you can call the toll free number at 1-877-489-1398.

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After 70 years in business the “BLUE” ford tractor garage has added a new color, “ORANGE”. As of September of 2010 Charles S. Snyder Inc. located between Tamaqua and Lehighton on Route 443 has become a dealer of Kubota equipment. The addition of the Kubota line of equipment compliments the other lines of equipment;

New Holland, Toro, and Stihl; that are currently carried at the family owned dealership.

Kubota adds RTVs and excavators along with diesel zero-turns, lawn and garden tractors, and a complete line of 18-135 HP tractors. With this additional line of equipment Charles S. Snyder Inc. and its fully staffed, sales, parts and service personnel are

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The business is based on the service after the sale. The service department has 11 employees who attend service seminars annually to keep up to date on the latest information to better serve their customers needs.

This service department is backed by a parts department with over 65 years of combined experience and a well staffed and informed sales department.

Charles S. Snyder Inc. also carries the following short lines of equipment: Meyer snow plows, ARPS backhoes, Bush Hog cutters, Pequea trailers, Kuhn, York, Speedco Log splitters, Curtis, Tiger Power, and Ohio Steel.

The company has been family owned and operated for the past 70 years. Founded in 1940

by Charles S. and Sarah Snyder it was then taken over by Charles F. and Kadie Snyder.

Today the business rests in the hands of the 3rd generation of Charles C. and Jean Snyder and Richard and Nancy Knadler, who work side by side with employees who have 613 collective years of experience. They and their employees work to give their customers the service and quality they can depend on from a locally owned business.

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Geothermal systems transfer heat from your home to the earth in the cooling mode, or from the earth to your home in the heating mode. Water is used as the heat transfer medium through a closed loop piping system buried in the ground. By using this stable thermal source, geothermal heat pumps provide energy efficient comfort year around with a factory-tested and sealed packaged unit, without the need for a noisy outdoor fan, or a flue.

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Something is wrong with your computer, so you: a) try to fix it yourself b) call a friend who is “pretty good” with computers c) call a local teenager who is “pretty good” with computers

And you get? A computer that is even worse than it was before!

Out of desperation, you call a local professional. Here are some tips you should know, and what to ask to get the most out of your computer consultant: 1. First clearly define the problem – almost every one that calls me says “my computer is very slow?” Then I have to ask exactly what part on the computer is running slow? My job is to determine what kind of specific problem you are having, so I go through a list of things like: Internet Explorer is slow, or email is too slow or the operating system is slow. A good technician should be able to determine over the phone just what kind of issue you are describing. So when you call a computer company, please be very specific when you define a slow computer.

2. A responsible technician will usually have you try a few things over the phone to determine if he/she has to come onsite. A good technician should determine that in the first five minutes of the call.

3. Be pleasant on the phone with the technician! We all know that a computer issue can make every person mad (including us technicians! Believe me, we are human too!)

4. If the technician has to come into your home or business make sure that date and time are convenient for both you.

Wasted time is inconvenient for everyone.

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have a written list of all the issues that you are having. It will make things going faster and more smoothly.

6. When the technician looks at your computer and you are watching them, be prepared to be confused and lost.

My best advice is - don’t watch. This will help alleviate your stress level.

Most technicians don’t mind being watched, we just don’t want our customers to be overwhelmed.

7. After the technician is done with the repair, make sure that they show you what they did so the problem won’t repeat itself. A good technician will install preventative programs and demonstrate how to use these programs or procedures .This should save you a computer bill in the future.

8. Housekeeping on your computer is a good thing; you have to do maintenance on your car, right? The same holds true with computers, as well. A good technician should show you how to do them on a weekly or monthly basis. This is the” gotcha” in the computer business. Without maintenance, you will have computer issues. Most computer companies want to rely on your forgetfulness so they can come out and do the repair once again- and they will charge you for it.

9. THE BILL! If a technician is really good, he/she should being there for a little while-maybe an hour or ninety minutes at most ( unless you have a really major problem). Example: If the customer has a slow computer and it is related to a malware or a virus,the maximum time should be 90 minutes.

If the computer is beyond repair and the tech has to reinstall the operating system -it will take longer. If the technician says he/she must take the computer back to office to reinstall the operating system, ask “How much will it cost me?” And “How long are you going to take to do the repair?”

If the technician is really good, the repair should be around 90 minutes to 2 hours to reinstall the operating system, do all the windows updates and add some basic housekeeping tools.

10. EXTRAS! If there any special applications that need to be reinstalled, specify whether you will do the reinstalling, or you want the tech to do it. This is important and must be

clearly stated if you want to do the application installs yourself. The adage is “Time is Money”.

11. A really good technician will have your computer back in a day or two-unless there is a physical part that needs to be ordered to correct the problem, and the technician should call you back to state the cost of the part and when the part will arrive.

12. One final thought…Backups! Make sure that you backup your documents, emails, pictures to a memory stick or an external hard drive. It is ABSOLUTELY worth your time and investment. It will save you countless stress in the future. When your computer has that infamous blue screen of death, you are going to say “Oh, %$#@!” and if you have no backups, in most cases, you will be up the creek without a paddle.

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The savory flavors of Roasted Ham Saltimbocca showcase ham’s versatility in this succulent centerpiece dish.

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For recipes, tools to help you prepare and carve the perfect ham, and more ideas to prepare hassle-free leftovers, visit www.PorkBeinspired.com or www.Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired. Follow the National Pork Board on www.Twitter.com/AllAboutPork for a chance to win a free Easter ham.

Roasted Ham Saltimbocca

Yield: 15 to 20 4-ounce servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: About 2 3/4 hours 1 6- to 8-pound fully-cooked bone-in shank end ham, trimmed 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage leaves, divided Pepper 4 thin slices prosciutto 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup dry white wine (for non-alcoholic, substitute an additional cup of chicken broth) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 to 6 pieces 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour dissolved in 1/3 cup cold water Salt Preheat oven to 325°F. Position rack in lower third of oven.

Place ham flat side down in a large shallow roasting pan and score a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep into any fat. Sprinkle all over with 2 tablespoons sage and season with pepper.

Bake until internal temperature reaches 140°F, 15 to 18 minutes per pound total cooking time. After the first hour, baste with pan juices about every 15 minutes.

Remove ham from the oven, transfer to a cutting board, and let rest 15 to 30 minutes.

While ham is resting, increase oven to 400°F. Arrange prosciutto on a baking sheet and bake until crisped, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Also while ham is resting, drain roasting pan, discarding liquid. Place pan on stovetop over medium-high heat. Add broth and wine; bring to a boil, and cook, scraping up any browned bits in the pan, until liquid is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 4 minutes depending on the size of the pan. Reduce to a simmer and add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons sage, stirring until butter melts. Whisk in flour mixture and cook, whisking, until sauce thickens, 30 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Carve ham and arrange on plates or a platter. Crumble prosciutto on top. Serve sauce on the side.

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Asparagus Pesto with Gnocchi and Ham

Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 12 ounces asparagus 3/4 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/3 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cup olive oil, or cooking oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (6 cloves) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 16-ounce package potato gnocchi, or 8 ounces rotini (about 4 cups) 2 cups ham, cubed Snap off and discard woody portions of asparagus. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water about 5 minutes or until tender.

Drain and cool.

For pesto, in a food processor or blender, combine asparagus, basil, cheese, walnuts, olive oil, water, garlic and pepper. Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth, scraping sides occasionally. Divide pesto into thirds.

Transfer 2 portions to freezer containers.

Freeze for up to 3 months. Set aside remaining portion.

Prepare gnocchi or rotini according to package directions.

Meanwhile, coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ham cubes in skillet until heated through. Stir remaining portion of the pesto into ham cubes; heat through. Drain gnocchi and toss with pesto-ham mixture.

Cured Ham and Asparagus Pizza

Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 8 ounces asparagus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges 1 to 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon cornmeal 1 13.8-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough 1 cup bottled roasted garlic Alfredo sauce or original Alfredo sauce 1 1/2 cups cubed ham (8 ounces) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces) Snap off and discard woody portions of asparagus. Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and asparagus. Cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender. Stir in sherry. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Set aside.

Heat oven to 425°F. Grease a 12- or 13-inch pizza pan. Sprinkle with cornmeal. Pat pizza dough into pan, rounding corners of dough rectangle to fit pan and building up edges. If desired, snip edges with kitchen shears. Bake about 7 minutes or until lightly browned.

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After the first day (the show ran 4 days) we found ourselves making a list of excuses people were giving us for not testing their homes for radon:

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Some Helpful Hints from the Hazle Township Building Department

Spring is here, and many people will begin their home improvement projects as the temperatures get warmer. Here are some suggestions from the Hazle Township Building Department to help you to protect yourself, your property and your checkbook!

Always sign a contract with your home improvement contractor, without a signed contract you have no legal protection should things go wrong.

Always get a signed and dated receipt for any payments made. If possible, do not deal in cash.

If a contractor will not sign a contract, only wants to deal in cash, or seems to be shady or have questionable business practices, DO NOT do business with them! Report them to the Attorney General’s Office.

Don’t let anyone pressure you into anything you are not completely comfortable with.

Do not invite someone into your home without first asking for ID. Do not

show anyone where you keep your checkbook, cash or credit cards. Do not keep large amounts of cash in your home. If possible, have a friend on hand during your initial meeting with a new contractor.

Always support your local contractors. Ask your friends and family for references. They probably have a contractor they are very satisfied with, and can also let you know of any they would not recommend.

If in doubt in regards to permitting, or for other building related issues, you can contact the Hazle Township Building Department at 570-453-2466.P

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PUBLIC NOTICE Now that spring has arrived everyone is starting to think about home improvement projects.

Hazle Township would like to remind everyone of the following: Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act all home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General. Contractors who work in Commercial Construction and New Residential Construction must purchase a license from the municipality they are working in (if applicable to that municipality) All home improvement contractors must provide their registration number to you and list it on all advertisements, contracts, estimates, and proposals You can verify a contractor is registered with the Commonwealth by calling the Attorney General at 1-888-520-6680 or visit their website at www.attorneygeneral.gov As the homeowner you are responsible for permits, it doesn’t matter if the property owner or the contractor picks up the permit in our office. If a building/zoning permit is required for an improvement project and you are found working without one the property owner can be fined $250.00 plus the cost of the permit.

If you are in doubt about whether or not a permit is necessary for your project give our office a call we will be more than happy to assist you.

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As such, fiber cement won't warp, rot or succumb to wood-boring insects or even a woodpecker. The low- maintenance appeal of fiber cement siding is also better on the budget, not to mention its long-term curb appeal. In addition, some fiber cement is manufactured with recycled content, making it environmentally friendly-a bonus for the eco-minded homeowner.

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Carmen’s Bakery and Deli: Tradition and Family

Walk into Carmen’s on any given day, especially at lunchtime, and you are greeted with the scene of neighbors chatting, business people coming and going with their lunch orders, and people sitting at the tables enjoying a freshly prepared meal made with only the finest, freshest ingredients.

The smells that reach you as you walk in are nothing short of divine; baking bread, sa-

vory delights including meats all roasted on site, stews and chili’s served in Carmen’s own homemade bread bowls, bakery style pizza (voted once again the #1 people’s choice) and sweets of all types. A peek behind the glass cases shows cookies, pies, cakes, cupcakes and many other delectable treats. Master baker Janina makes everything from scratch, with the finest ingredients. No additives are used

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in either the savory or the sweet offerings, resulting in culinary delights like you would have from your own kitchen, without the hard work and clean up!

With Easter coming, Carmen’s is gearing up to make their poppy and nut rolls, breads, pastries, and of course, Jenny Allegretto’s famous Easter Pie. For many years, maternal grandmother Jenny Allegretto would personally supervise the making of Carmen’s Easter Pie. The recipe is an Old World one passed down through generations.

When Jenny passed away at the age of 99, daughter Marie DeLese took on the responsibility of supervising the Province of Anzi, Italy derived creation.

The Easter Pies have an egg base, with ham, sausage, ricotta cheese, Impestate cheese, Romano cheese, parsley, and hard boiled eggs; all in a sweet pastry crust. You are encouraged to order your Easter Pie early, they are a Hazleton tradition and in high demand.

As for their own gathering for the holiday, everyone in the family takes part.

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Carmen, sons Mark and Carmen, daughter Cathy, and sometimes even Carmen’s other daughter Ann Marie can be coaxed into the kitchen to help prepare the family meal.

For over 50 years, Carmen has been in this business. Called the family “rock”, Carmen has offered his family love, guidance and support. Daughter Cathy calls him a “blessing” to have with them everyday, and Carmen can often be found enjoying lunch with his customers at the front table by the deli. If you’re lucky, he might ask you to join him, or insist you try out something being served that day that he particularly enjoys.

Carmen started out in the 40’s with his brother at Mountain City Poultry. Later, he joined Schulman’s Kosher Deli. Soon, Carmen joined the Army for a 2 ½ year tour of duty, and then ended up at an aircraft company in Hartford, Connecticut. He also worked in a luncheonette located under the Hartford Insurance Company. From 1957 to 1962 Carmen operated the luncheonette in the basement area of the Ace Pharmacy.

Once Carmen found his sweetheart and got married, he came home at the age of 25. In 1962 Carmen opened his first luncheonette in the basement of the Markle Bank Bldg. and the rest is local history. Carmen then opened up the East Broad Street restaurant, and in 1964 he bought The Flamingo night club building and expanded Carmen’s restaurant to catering weddings’ and socials.

In 1973 the family opened the Stoffers Grove in Drums catering facility. In 1987 the Broad Street building housed the bakery and Deli.

In 1990 Carmen purchased the lot next to his building, filled it in and made a parking lot.

That parking lot has been filled every since.

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Victoria’s Candies begins by using only the finest ingredients available, from Dark Chocolate with a Cocoa mass of between 70-72%, raw, crushed peanuts for their peanut butter, and three different kinds of natural sugars, to name a few of items that go into their Easter Eggs, moulds, and other edible delights. All of the fillings for their Easter Eggs are made by hand, using secret long held recipes to prepare items such as Chocolate Cream, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Butter Cream, Coconut Cream, and Divinity Eggs, bunnies, crosses and so many other novelty items, created with moulds handed down through generations, some of which are between 70 and 80 years old! Easter is one of Victoria’s biggest holidays, with a steady stream of custom orders for eggs and treats, all personalized and hand decorated on site.

In addition to this and their on line ordering system, Victoria’s also provides their specialty eggs to over 400 stores!

Behind the retail area of the store is a manufacturing facility, which consists of three main rooms. There is the back room where mixing is done and fillings are fed through machines and cut into egg shapes.

After a “proofing” or drying period, the eggs then go onto refrigerated conveyors, where they are run into the next room to be covered in chocolate, from the bottom up. The eggs are then put through blowers which ensure an even coating of chocolate, 2000 pounds of which is prepared in the melters which feed the production lines each day. The rooms are kept warm, and at 50% humidity, so the chocolate flows smoothly. Finally, the candies are moved into the decorating and packing rooms, to be decorated, dried, and assembled into boxes.

Victoria’s Candies are also famous for their penny candy room, where they keep hard to get items such as Necco Wafers, Cinnamon Tooth Picks, Rock Candy, Licorice Pipes, Sen-Sens, and many others.

The shop also supports local fund raising, allowing schools to keep a portion of the profits of funds raised with their products.

Stop in today or call to place your order for Easter. Many items are available for personalization, and are sure to delight all on your Easter shopping list. Ask about their “Just Born” Jelly beans. They’re a distributor.

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Concert Series Present Dallas Brass

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series wraps up its 75th Anniversary Season with another family friendly concert featuring the Dallas Brass, America's most dynamic brass ensemble. The concert will be held in the Hazleton High School Auditorium Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM.

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles.

The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music.

Dallas Brass concerts are an inspirational opportunity for music students and music lovers of all ages. According to Mr. Levine, "a Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95. Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our audience how much we enjoy what we do."

In addition to their solo engagements, the Dallas Brass appears with symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits include the Cincinnati Pops conducted by Erich Kunzel, New York Pops conducted by Skitch Henderson, and the Philly Pops conducted by Peter Nero. The Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East.

They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show,” and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young & The Restless.” The

ensemble has released six recordings: Debut, Dallas Brass II, A Merry Christmas with Brass, Windborne, Nutcracker and American Musical Journey.

The Dallas Brass' passion for music today is a direct result of the band directors, private teachers, and professional performers, who inspired them along the way. As a way of giving back and reaching young musicians, the Dallas Brass created an outreach program, "Music in the Schools" with the hope of contributing to the development of a lifelong love and appreciation of music and the arts.

They recently published two books of original small ensemble music for middle school and high students on up, called Brass Groove and frequently go into schools to present clinics for band students. Inviting students to join them in concert for a selection has become a Dallas Brass trademark. This outreach program brings Dallas Brass together with local music students for an experience on stage that is both educational and inspirational for the students and gratifying to the audience.

While in Hazleton the Dallas Brass will hold a band clinic for the Hazleton High School Band and will feature members of the band in their evening performance.

The Greater Hazleton Concerts closes its exciting 75th Anniversary celebration with the Concert Series giving away a seventh piece of Diamond jewelry to one lucky concert attendee. Tickets for the Dallas Brass concert are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. An exciting video preview, Dallas Brass - A Brass Act for All, can be seen online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6KsLmOvIXg P

Aniello and Renee Chirico along with their three children Maria, Francesca, and Dante welcome you to enjoy a unique dining experience with homemade recipes from the Cilento region located on the Southern Tip of The Mediterranean Sea located in the state (Regione) of Campania Italy.

Alta has been owned and operated by the Chirico family since April 15th, 1992, that's over 19 years! The Pizzeria was started on the north side of the building in 1992 with the restaurant following shortly after in 1994.

Alta has been a place for family and friends both old and new to meet and enjoy an old fashion home cooked southern Italian Meal. Their sauces are made to order to accompany your pasta dish and their pizza dough is made from scratch with fresh toppings of your choice.

Neil has brought authentic dishes from his Village in Eremiti, Italy to their sister city right here in Hazleton. Be sure when you visit to notice the pictures of the Chirico family on the back of the menu, taken during their visits to Italy, as you wait for them to bring the culinary specialties of the region to you, made to order.

Plan on a trip to Alta Pizzeria and Pasta House soon, and let them transport your palate to Old Cilento.

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This is the latest offering by the Polka Family Band. It contains 14 great songs, including “Give A Little Bit”, “Do You Know You Are My Sunshine”, “Whole Lotta Lovin”, “Who’s That Girl”, and “Listen To The Fiddle.”

This is a super album that is sure to make you want to get up and dance.

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“We are family, Polka Family.”

These are song lyrics from one of this band’s many hit recordings.

The Polka Family began back in the 1970’s as a family musical group in Southern California. They started out playing for relatives and for small public gatherings. Every summer, they would travel to Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania to visit their grandparents.

While there, they would play at small affairs.

The annual trips to Pennsylvania began to bring more attention to the family as they graduated from doing backyard performances to playing in small clubs and halls.

After each trip to Pennsylvania, it was becoming more apparent that the Polka Family performances were triggering a strong emotional crowd response. Upon seeing this reaction, the members of the band would ask themselves if they could perform and make a living doing it. After much discussion, the Guzevich family decided to move to Pennsylvania to pursue this dream. So, in March of 1988, the Polka Family headed eastward and settled in Catawissa, PA.

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The original band consisted of mom and dad—Frank (Gus) and Nellie Guzevich—and the Guzevich kids—Fred, Hank, Greg, and Alicia.

Although both Gus and Nellie have passed away, Hank and Greg are carrying on the Guzevich tradition of playing great polka music. The Polka Family band still continues to record and perform at the various polka venues across America. In addition, they have twice appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

To date, they have released fourteen recordings, three of which were nominated for Grammy Awards.

The current members are the band are Hank and Greg Guzevich, Glenn Dydak, Josh Szymczak, Kevin Kurdziel, and Nick Koryluk.

Be sure to check out the Polka Family Band wherever they may be appearing. I guarantee that you will be thoroughly entertained and have the time of your life.

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.” We are serious about having fun.

For now, God Bless You and don’t forget, if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours. P

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The Walking Generation

by Larry Ksanznak

There have been countless articles about the impact of the “Greatest Generation”, “The Baby Boomers”, and the “X Generation.” There are significant cultural, economic and political imprints left by each of these generations. I would like to introduce another generation that is less known by the media. In the Greater Hazleton Area, there was a time when “The Walking Generation” led an energetic, joyful and healthy life. During the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s there were a multitude of people footprints that could be found in the snow, mud, alleys, main streets, bowling alleys and from one end of Broad Street to the other end of this commercial setting.

I am amazed at the time young people spend in cars moving from home to

school, home to work and all other daily activities. My neighbors have three vehicles that are seldom parked in the driveway. Children are taken to and from schools, driven to athletic events, shopping malls, church activities, haircuts, dancing lessons, band rehearsals, and the local post office. When people are not in cars, their time is devoted to sitting before a computer or sundry other electronic devices. Perhaps this has a distinct advantage over our “Walking Generation”, however, I notice that in the current society we are battling obesity with youngsters and we are finding more cases of allergies and other health issues. The “Walking Generation” spent more hours out of doors and walking to and from events. Charlie Podlesny lived on Ridge Avenue in West Hazleton, he walked to and

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from the St. Joseph’s Elementary School located on Laurel Street roughly 3.5 miles a day. Eddie Junay walked to the same school from McNair Street. Evelyn Filoretta walked from McNair Street to and from Hazleton High School. Danny Sekanovich, Jimmy Evanko and Ed Warnet walked to and from West Hazleton High School from Boundary Street. Mike Warnitsky walked over three miles to attend Hazle Township High School.

Nan and Carol Smith were HHS cheerleaders who lived on Grant Street. They walked from Grant Street to and from Harmon Geist Stadium to cheer at all HHS home football games. There were many years when WHHS football players walked from West Hazleton High School to Cranberry Ball Park for after school practice sessions. Many women in the Greater Hazleton area walked to and from the Bell Telephone Office located on the corner of Church and Green Street. Some of the women employed by the Bell Telephone Company were Rita Ostrowski, Helen Pavlick Nan Smith, Natalie Striney, Dolores Glod, Loretta Kulig, Nancy Schade, Bunny McGeehan, Carol Smith, Pat Dolan, Dolores Brenner and Connie Kulig. There were three work shifts. A morning, evening and a split shift. When the women worked the split shift, they had a wait time of three hours between shifts. If a bus was not available, they would walk home and then back again for the second phase of the shift.

Nancy Dinklocker lived on Broad Street in West Hazleton and was employed by the PP&L. She would take a bus from McKenna’s Corner to the Madison Restaurant to meet up with other PP&L workers.

They would then walk to Cedar and Buttonwood Street to the PP&L Offices. Some of the other women who were employed by the PP&L were Sissy Callen, Eve Filoretta, Betty Beach, Bernie Sterba and Debbie Glance.

During the summer months there were playgrounds at a variety of sites in the Hazleton area. As part of the recreation program every location had a softball team to represent their playground. The West Hazleton playground was located on Monroe Avenue. Mr. Dave McFarlane was the coach of the “Stars and Stripe” softball team. There were softball teams at 14th and James, the Heights and Pine Street playground. When there was an away game all the players walked to and from the game. The same transportation mode was used by the Hazleton players when they came to the West Hazleton playground. Since this was a very popular activity at the playground many kids would walk to the game to cheer for their team. A few kids had bicycles and they were very popular the day of the game. If you could hitch a ride

you could sit on the bar between the seat and handle bar and get a ride to the game. The young adults played in the highly competitive Hazleton area fast pitch softball league. Since very few people owned their own cars the players would walk to the site of the game.

After a day of work they would change into a team uniform and walk to the field and then walk home after the game. Some of the sites of these contests were the fields behind West Hazleton High School, 22nd Street field, Hazle Park, field behind the Duplan, Northeast field and St. Stanislaus field.

When you went on a date you calculated in the walking distance to arrive at the movie on time. You walked to and from the movie with your date. If you lived in West Hazleton you would have a choice of taking your date to the Hersker (later The Key), Capital, Grand, Feeley, Family or Diamond Avenue theatres. After a movie you would walk to Brehm’s, Jimmy’s, Coney Island, George’s Restaurant, Brothers or Hazle Milk.

In the winter months you walked at a very fast pace to keep warm.

The “Walking Generation” accepted the challenge of all types of weather conditions in their daily life. As they say, it is what it is. We spend many hours in the outdoors.

We lived by the creed that “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” There were no complaints about walking to the store, school events and special activities. On Sunday you put on your Sunday Best and headed off to church. I attended the Tyrolean Church on Church Street in Hazleton or the Transfiguration Church in West Hazleton. My sister Patsy and I would join Joe Libonate, Jimmy Striney, and Glenny DeFranscio to walk from West Hazleton to the Tyrolean church. Some of my friends walked to and from St. Ga-

briel’s, St. Paul’s United Methodist, St. Peter and Paul’s Lithuanian Church, Temple Beth Israel, Most Precious Blood, St. Joseph’s R.C., Grace Reformed Church, Trinity Lutheran Church and the United Evangelical Church.

I am sure the current generation recognizes the importance of the proper amounts of exercise and recreation. There have been countless articles about well being and proper nutritional programs. It is of concern when a recent research study related that obese workers cost US employers $73 billion dollars based on increased medical costs and lost of productivity on the job due to health reasons.

The “Walking Generation” had their own issues and problems but being in good physical condition was always at the top of our goodness scale. Just remember looking back at the past helps us to better understand the present and future way of life. P

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Traditions Tavern on Bowman’s Mill Road was THE place to be on March 15th, when they had their ribbon cutting followed by a very well attended Chamber Mixer. With a large crowd in attendance, locals were treated to samples of delightful culinary treats to come; items such as Seafood Ceviche. consisting of baby shrimp tossed with citrus juices, red and green peppers, mixed in a cilantro basil pesto, served in a puff pastry shell, and the house specialty bruchetta, just to name a few. Wonderful deserts as well as Traditions Cosmopolitans, consisting of vodka, triple sec and cranberry juice, were offered by professional and friendly wait staff, Music was provided by Dynamic Blue, prizes were given away, and the sun set behind the panoramic windows as Steve Mackenzie, VP of Operations, Joe Alfieri, General Manager, and Clyde Harris, President of the Harris Hotel Group mixed and mingled with local

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Traditions Tavern prepares their offerings uniquely in a flameless, green kitchen, using special convection ovens.

All food is prepared fresh, and whenever possible local produce is used for meals prepared to order. All dressings, salsas and sauces are homemade on the premises. The restaurant specializes in Panini’s, Sandwiches, Seafood, Chicken and Salmon dishes, and offers such tantalizingly named deserts such as Chocolate Confusion and the Harris Pecan Twirl. The dishes are upscale at an affordable price. At the bar, PA brews and microbrews are offered,

The restaurant will take walk ins, as well as reservations. With two patios available once the warm weather arrives, the facility will be adding a special deck with a humidor where dinners can retire with a brandy and purchase cigars. There is seating for 48 in the main dinning room, with accommodations available for groups of 125 for functions such as weddings, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners and business functions. Business Breakfast meeting reservations are accepted now as well. With the hotel right next door, package rates are available to stay and dine.

Traditions Tavern has a vision of staying true to the community. They have done marketing research in our area to determine what is desired by locals, and have implemented a large number of the ideas in the establishment. Local heroes will be featured on a large green wall in the dining room. Call Joe Alfieri or Brittney Herbert at the restaurant for more information. A book is also in the works where people can write in to tell the story of their hero on the wall for all to enjoy. Traditions old and new are celebrated, as the business embraces their new community, even to the extent of naming the road they are on Bowman’s Mill Road, named after one of the 1st established businesses in Hazleton.

Call Joe or Brittney today to make your reservation, book your next party, or to offer a picture and information about your local hero. Stop in, enjoy the wonderful food, have a drink at the bar, and meet your new friends at Traditions Tavern. Make it a new tradition of your own! P

Traditional Easter Pie Recipe from The Cheese Store

Holidays bring families together to share traditions and many of these traditions revolved around food. At Easter, in addition to the Easter ham, so many of us share the tradition of making Easter pies.

There are probably as many recipe variations as there are families that make them. Many young people come into The Cheese Store with recipes handed down from their mothers or grandmothers.

The baking of Easter pies brings generations together, recipes in hand, to share this delicious tradition.

I’d like to share with you the recipe my sister and I follow. This recipe is a version of one handed down to us from her motherinlaw, Tomasina. Of course, we tweak this recipe to suit the tastes of our families and you can do the same. Some like to add pepperoni, salami or even tiny ditalini. Easter pie has many different names and recipes depending on the region of Italy. In Naples it is called pastiera, and made with ricotta cheese.

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M y grandfather Nazzareno Capriotti emigrated from the town of Marche, Italy, at the age of 24 in 1920. He settled in Markus Hook, Pa. where the other people from his hometown in Italy settled.

Unable to find work in Markus Hook, Nazzareno joined others looking for work, and traveled with them to Hazleton, to hopefully find work in the mines. Upon his arrival to Hazleton he met my grandmother, Nellie Vendura, whose parents came from the town Calabria, Italy. Having lost her mother at the age of 4, she had lived in many boarding houses with her father and three other siblings. It was in the boarding house that Nellie learned how to cook. They settled on the town of Kelayres to raise their family. Growing up in my grandparents’ house with my parents and two sisters, I was introduced to Italian cooking.

On Sunday mornings the house was always filled with the aroma of fried meatballs and sauce cooking on the stove. It was a tradition to have pasta every Thursday and Sunday in our family. On Fridays my grandmother woke up early to start kneading the dough to make bread, pizza, fried dough and Stromboli, and after school everyone came to my house to enjoy the food. I am proud to say that the recipes used at Capriotti’s for our meatballs, sausage and sauce are that of my grandmothers.

In 1984 my parents opened Cappy’s pizzeria in Kelayres, Pa. Our menu consisted of the same homemade meatballs, sausage, pizza, and sauce learned from my grandmother. Around the same time that my parents opened Cappy’s, my sister Laurie married Robert Veet. They purchased the C& P store on Chestnut Street in Hazleton, Pa in 1987. Laurie and Bobby decided to expand their business and incorporate the same recipes into their catering that they learned from Laurie’s grandmother. They began catering luncheons at factories, parties and off site affairs.

In 1986 I graduated from Hazleton Area High School and the U.S. Army Reserves. After completion of basic training, I worked at Longo’s Bakery where I perfected my skills at dough and bread making, along

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with sauce preparation. In 1991 I purchased Bodnar’s Market in Tresckow. Two weeks before the scheduled closing, my army reserve unit was activated in support of Desert Storm. I served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq until June 1991. In my absence Robert and Laurie Veet managed the store. After my return I renamed the store Tresckow Super food. I began doing off site catering for family reunions, weddings and corporate parties anywhere from 10 guests to 600 guests. As the yeas went on Tresckow Super foods catering was starting to gain popularity. Working out of a small kitchen in the store was becoming a challenge, and also not having the ability to do onsite events was holding back our growth. A lot of time and thought into what direction I wanted to take the catering business. At around the same this time the Diocese of Allentown was selling their bingo hall in Tresckow. I purchased the building in 2005, after one year of remodeling we opened the new facility in May 2006. Over the following few years we began to book several weddings, bridal showers and other life celebrations. Sometime early in 2010 we were turning away events because we were previously booked. So the search began for land so we could build a facility to accommodate our needs.

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What Do I Buy a Bride and Groom and How Much Do I Spend?

by Gene Curry, Edgewood in the Pines

It’s that time of the year again, and for most, the wedding invitations and save the date cards are arriving for the season! So, the age old question arises, what should I buy the bride and groom and how much should I spend.

Let’s start with the definition of a wedding gift. According to wedding etiquette experts, they often write, “The idea behind a wedding gift is a tangible representation of love and support, a generous offering to help married couples get a head start in their lives together”. This sounds great but, it seems to me that the relationship between you and the couple should also be considered. Though the gift amount is somewhat arbitrary, here are a few guidelines based on your relationship to the bride or groom as compiled by surveys by national bridal magazines: If it's a co-worker's wedding, you should spend $75 to $100; a relative or friend, $100 to $125; and if it's a close friend or close relative, anywhere from $100 to $150 or more is acceptable. And of course, if bringing a date or spouse, these amounts are doubled.

Some guests believe the “gift rule” is to give an amount to cover the cost per plate for the reception. I still don't get the connection between size of the wedding and size of the gift. To examine the details of the reception to try to figure out what was spent is considered rude. If the bride or groom tells you what they spent I would question the motive for telling you? Presumably the bridal couples (and maybe parents) decide on the

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size of the wedding based on what they can afford based on their pre-determined and comfortable budget. (which is what I always recommend to the future brides and grooms I consult with at Edgewood in the Pines).

Again, in my opinion, the relationship between the wedding guest and the couple is far more important as a determining factor in gift giving than how elaborate the wedding or the per plate cost.

This brings us to monetary gift (cash) or tangible gift (the blender) decision.

In all actuality, the monetary gifts are probably what are most needed, but registry gifts are nice, also. Especially for a young couple who doesn't have the basics, but you should never give more than your budget can handle. Arrange to have the gifts delivered to their home address in advance, as a thoughtful courtesy….I cannot think of one instance when a bride and groom enjoyed lugging large gifts to their car at the end of their wedding reception.

If I can't make it to the wedding, do I still give a gift? Yes. Ideally, guests give gifts to help the couple start their new life together — and that should be the case whether you partake in the festivities or not. When you care about the couple, you send a gift, not just because you were invited to the wedding.

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We are writing to you today to invite you to take part in an honorable event in the City of Hazleton, on Saturday April 30th, at 12 noon, in front of City Hall.

On April 30th, Hazleton will be displaying the Patriot Flag as the flag travels across the United States with its final destination to be New York City on September 11, 2011, as the country and world remembers the tragic events of that fateful day, 10 years ago.

The Patriot Flag is a 30 X 58 American Flag that will be hoisted by the Hazleton City Fire Department, in front of city hall. The Flags journey began in September of 2010 in San Diego, California, to honor the fallen heroes of 9/11, and the goal is to have the flag in 50 States in 50 weeks. We are

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The event itself will only last about 20 minutes, but the impact behind the brief ceremony is sure to last a life time. As the flag is hoisted we will honor our country with the playing of the National Anthem. Once the flag is unfurled, we will honor the flag by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. At the end of the event the flag will be folded, packaged and sent to its next destination, Michigan.

We are asking for your help, as we need 12 individuals to help support the flag and fold it as it is lowered, after the ceremony.

It would be an honor to have members of the military, from the Hazleton area, as part of this service

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Whether you’re a parent planning for a child’s education or a small business owner poised for growth, one thing’s for certain — there’s not much you can control about the future. And when you add the backdrop of a turbulent economy, it may be difficult to even think about making longterm plans for yourself, your family or your loved ones.

But one key to moving forward may be securing a level of financial protection against life’s uncertainties, for however long you need it. Term life insurance can help provide that protection.

As many households are juggling multiple obligations including mortgages, auto loans and educational expenses, the prospect of leaving loved ones burdened with those responsibilities can be particularly overwhelming. All these concerns can be addressed in ways tailored to what you and your family can afford. Term life insurance provides coverage at a level you choose, for

a period of time you designate. For young families or single parents, term policies are an accessible path to security. And, as your financial circumstances change in the future, a term policy can be easily upgraded to permanent insurance to cover your long-term goals and dreams.

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This educational third-party article is being provided as a courtesy by Steve Guza, Agent, New York Life Insurance Company.

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Good Friday By: Lorraine Magula Smith Good Friday is the somber day On which we honor Our Lord’s death From the time that he was scourged Until the moment He drew His Last breath It is called “Good Friday” Because Jesus dies for our sins He provided a way to Heaven for us When mortal life ends, and eternity begins Many of us have numerous crosses That we must learn to carry Some may be large; while others small But I do know that the intensities can vary Therefore; when you become discouraged And everything seems at a loss Please ask Jesus to help you As you humbly gaze upon the cross

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David Bogansky for Judge

My name is David Bogansky and I am a candidate for Magisterial District Judge in Magisterial District 11-3-04, which serves the people of Hazle Township and West Hazleton Borough.

I have been a life-long resident of Hazle Township, having grown up in Middletown as one of five children of Mike and Diane Bogansky. I currently live in Lattimer with my daughters Courtney and Emily.

I graduated from Freeland High School in 1983 and then earned a college degree in Criminal Justice. I was a Freeland police officer for fifteen years, and was also assigned as a supervisor for the Southern Luzerne County Drug Task Force. The task force provided me with an opportunity to coordinate drug investigations between the police departments in southern Luzerne County and the Attorney General’s Office. I was known as one who could be counted on to go the extra mile to solve crimes and prosecute criminals. I continually kept current on law enforcement training to constantly improve my skills.

After retiring from the police department in 2002, I opened a small business,

Conquest Construction, Inc. As a business owner, I take pride in always employing local people, and using local products wherever possible.

I have always had a sense of duty to my community, and have served as a volunteer in many local agencies over the years.

Community service was instilled in me by my parents. I have tried to instill these same values in my children. Courtney and Emily have volunteered countless hours to community service, and I am happy that I have been able to support them.

I am now called to a higher level of public service, that of Magisterial District Judge. I have never run for public office, and do not consider myself a politician. Politics have no place in the courtroom. I am relying on my life experience, my training, and my education to be able to make fair and just decisions, based solely on the evidence presented in court, and with respect for the law.

I am ready to be a neutral arbitrator, and feel that is a quality that is of utmost importance in our judiciary.

A Magisterial District Judge hears all sorts of cases, from criminal and civil matters,

to landlord and tenant disputes, to neighbor problems. It is critical that the Judge has the maturity to empathize with the parties in court, and come to a conclusion that is fair and in accordance with the law. Decisions should be based upon principals, not politics.

The Judge should exercise fairness, not favoritism. Because of this, the Judge needs to have a background of life experience that allows him to make sound, reasonable and fair decisions.

I also believe that the Magisterial District Judge should be a full time Judge.

This is necessary to make the court more accommodating to the people, and help cases to move along at a quicker pace. When someone has a grievance to bring to court, they should not have to wait weeks or months to have the case heard. The Judge should be available to schedule matters quickly, and I assure you that I will be that kind of Judge.

I would like your support in the May 17 primary election. I humbly ask you for your vote. Together, we can help make our community a better place to live.

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The Creators of “Inspired by Amber” Unveil Their New Line

The mother and daughter team at Remember When, who recently launched their line, “Inspired By Amber”, are at it again. Their latest venture, “Urban Geisha at a Rock and Roll Tea Party” was inspired

by Rosanne’s son and Amber’s brother Clint’s lovely new wife Fei.

During their travels in Asia, Clint and his beautiful wife took many pictures which they shared of his wife’s native mainland China. As their muse, the newest member of the family provided Rosanne and Amber with inspiration to use bright colors such as reds, blues and greens, spring hues, flowers and Asia motifs, with chains and medal coming together to form a cohesive line with a rock and roll urban edge.

Join Rosanne and Amber on April 23rd. from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm to see the new line, enjoy some refreshments, and perhaps treat yourself to something wonderful!

Sales of all “Inspired by Amber” items will enjoy a 10% discount, the proceeds of which

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It began as a garage band at the Mischissin home in Drums. RAIL’s humble beginnings started when they performed at field day for Drums Elementary/Middle School in May of 2009. The band has evolved into playing monthly gigs at Evan’s Roadhouse and performing at private functions. Rail has also done local benefits including the American Cancer Society, The Lupus Foundation and the benefit sponsored by the Anthracite Apostles for the fire victims in Conyngham.

The Members of RAIL attend Hazleton Area High School. Nick Mischissin, 18, is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player. Brother, Michael Mischissin, 15, is on drums. Jason Spevak, 15, is the lead guitarist and Nick Valentine, 15, plays the keyboard and bass guitar.

RAIL prides themselves in playing 70s and 80s classic rock as well as the best of today’s modern rock. Nick Mischissin and the band members even include an Elvis Presley set in their shows.

RAIL has performed during Kartune’s breaks at Evan’s Roadhouse. Kartune is a very prominent band in northeastern Pennsylvania and the Poconos.

Tommy Bruno, lead vocalist and keyboardist for Kartune, recorded a demo CD for RAIL.

If you would like more information on RAIL or for booking information, visit their website at www.railrocks.webs. com, check them out on Facebook, or contact Nick Valentine at (570) 708-2059.

Come to Evan’s Roadhouse in Drums May 20th or June 24th to see RAIL play. Also performing at Funfest Sept. 10th, 2011. Hope to see you there!

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Art Youth Exhibits Generates "Excitement" in Downtown

This spring, the Hazleton Art League will give local artistically talented young people from 13 to 26 a first-of-itskind opportunity to have their art displayed, judged and compete for cash awards.

ART YOUTH EXHIBITS will be held in downtown Hazleton venues including the league gallery at 225 E. Broad Street and at nearby restaurants and other businesses. In what is perhaps the city’s first annual art walk, visitors will view works in a variety of media, as well as unique environments and installation art. In addition, local young musicians

will perform in each venue and creative foods prepared by young culinary artists from the Career Center will be featured at the opening.

According to Dr. Carl Frankel, who is heading up the event, “A.Y.E. is not just a project of the Hazleton Art League. Our partners are The Dragonfly Café, The Cyber Calf, The DeMelfi School of Music, Lackawanna Junior College and Fellin’s Jewelers.

“We’re also getting enthusiastic cooperation from the Culinary Arts Program at the Career Center, the Chamber of Commerce and Concerned Parents. Actually, ev-

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eryone we have approached to work with us has been eager to pitch in. We all want to celebrate the talent, energy and vision of our creative young people. And we all see the arts playing a role in making downtown a place to hang out and have fun in again.”

Art League President Dr. William Shergalis sums up the thoughts of many of those involved in A.Y.E. when he says, “The league is pleased to be involved with this activity for younger artists. The League will continue to do more to promote and support the efforts of young people in our area.”

Not your typical art show, ART YOUTH EXHIBITS is an ideal opportunity for creative young people to organize and work together to showcase their talents and to make a positive impact on the community.

Those helping with the organization have selected an apt slogan for the event: “Are You Excited?”

Their answer? “We are!”

If you’re planning to visit A.Y.E., the league will be open to view A.Y.E. artwork from 2 to 4 p.m. April 9 and April 10.

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Hazleton City View BMX recently held an organizational meeting to plan for the upcoming 2011 BMX Season.

Next meeting and first practice at the track is Sunday, April 3rd at 1:00. Opening Day was Sunday, March 17th. Races will take place Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons during the season. Spring Open House will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 12 - 5 with May 22nd being a rain date. Hazleton will hold its state qualifier for NJ State Series on Saturday, July 2nd. We will host our

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12noon – The Lord’s Passion

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places. Entertainment will be provided by Y.M.I.aDuo.

A Post-Race Bash and Happy Hour will be held at Rodano’s for race participants and supporters and friends of WVCA from 7 to 9 pm. Cost for the happy hour is $20 per person and $15 for race participants.

This year’s 19th annual Walk-athon is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at 10AM at the WVCA building in Forty Fort. Awards will be given for individuals and teams raising the most amount in pledges. A family-friendly post walk party will be held immediately after the walk-a-thon for all participants. Festivities include children’s activities and games, plenty of free food, music provided by John Guido Phillips and of course fun!

Entry fees for both the race and walk-a-thon are $15 for adults before April 11th. Registrations fees after April 11th are $20.

WVCA is honored to have Dennis and Kelly Bonvie as the honorary chairs for “Do It for the Kids” 5K Run and Walk-athon 2011. “Strong families are the cornerstone of strong communities and that is what we are proud to be a part of in the Valley” said Dennis and Kelly. “We think that early childhood intervention programs are so important for both children and their parents alike. As parents of two healthy young children, we can only imagine the challenges presented to parents of children with disabilities.”

Joining this year’s presenting sponsor, Sundance Vacations is OneSource Staffing Solutions and The Tambur Family Foundation as platinum sponsors. Other major sponsors include PennMillers Insurance Co, Northeast Pennsylvania Family Magazine, Fox 56, The Times Leader, Wolf Gang Puck Express, and Turkey Hill.

For more information on WVCA’s 5K Run and Walk-a-thon visit www.wvcakids.org/events or call 714-1246. Race and walk-a-thon registrations are currently being accepted. An event brochure is available on WVCA’s website. 5K Race applications are available at WVCA’s event webpage and at www.neparunner.com. P

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Estate Planning - Part Four: Avoiding the Pitfalls, 1st Step

by Gordon L. Bigelow, Esq.

In estate planning, to achieve the desired estate plan and avoiding the most typical of pitfalls, requires a collaborative effort between the client and the lawyer.

There are basic steps that one can take before the initial meeting with an attorney, to avoid walking into the meeting empty handed. Information is the key. Assisting the attorney in securing complete information is the task of a well prepared client. First, at the initial meeting produce copies of all existing estate planning documents, your will, power of attorney documents, any trust documents, and existing pre- or post- nuptial agreements

or property settlement agreements made pursuant to a divorce. Second complete family information including the names, dates of birth and addresses of spouses, children, grandchildren, intended beneficiaries, etc…

It is a most common mistake when documents are prepared with the misspelling of names. Third, provide complete financial information. It is important to identify all of the assets, the estimated values and the manner by which they are titled. When dealing with married couples, it is important to identify whether the asset is held in both names or in the name of only one spouse. The easi-

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est way to provide the financial information is to produce copies of the most recent statements of the bank or investment accounts, the annuity contracts, retirement IRA’s, pensions, copies of deeds, car titles, etc…

Fourth, provide a detailed list identifying any personal affects, such as watches, rings, furniture, or collectables and to whom they are to be gifted. When it comes to personal effects, most often it is recommended that the will reference the existence of a memorandum outside the will be which the personal representative can affect the distribution, which allows the client to make changes from time to time without the necessity of involving the attorney, or provide for a lottery scheme that would provide for the distribution of items in turn.

Fifth, provide in writing the distribution plan that you as the client want to achieve. It is then the responsibility of the attorney to determine whether it can be achieved, how it can be achieved and then to devise the provisions in the will or outside documents to accomplish the goals set by the client. And don’t forget about your pets. An increasing number of informed clients are providing for the establishment of trust funds with sufficient assets and the designation of a caretaker to care for their pets.

In addition, provide detailed instruction on your wishes regarding disposition of your remains and burial. This information will be inserted in the Will, however, since the Will generally is not addressed until after death and burial has occurred, it may be important that these instructions be memorialized in a separate writing, signed by the client and provided to family members or the personal representative. The instructions would include whether the remains are to be cremated, if so how the ashes are to be disposed of, if buried, the name of the cemetery, where the services are to be held, or if there is a prepaid or prearranged funeral. Prepaid and prearranged burials are becoming more common, especially in light of the Medicaid spend down provisions.

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It's A Privilege

by Atty. Jordan Pecile

“About half the practice of a decent lawyer consists in telling would-be clients they are damn fools and should stop.”

Elihu Root, prominent New York City lawyer

The attorney-client relationship is special. At the heart of their relationship lies the oldest privilege recognized by AngloAmerican jurisprudence. The principles of the attorney-client privilege may be traced all the way back to the Roman Republic. It was firmly established in English law as early as the reign of Elizabeth I in the 16th century.

In its simplest terms, an attorney cannot be compelled to testify against his client. The attorney-client privilege ensures “that one who seeks advice or aid from a lawyer should be completely free of any fear that his secrets will be uncovered.” The underlying principle is to provide for sound legal advice so that the client may speak frankly and openly to legal counsel, disclosing all relevant information

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to the attorney within a “zone of privacy.” In practice, the client may be more willing to communicate to counsel things that he might otherwise prefer to keep to himself. A client’s candor and honesty will assist the attorney in providing more accurate, well-reasoned professional advice, and the client can be secure in the knowledge that his statements to his lawyer will not be used against his interest. Armed with full knowledge of their client’s situation, counselors at law are better equipped to satisfy all of their professional responsibilities, uphold their duties of good faith and loyalty to the client, and contribute to the efficient administration of justice. In this way, the attorney is then at liberty to provide the forthright and candid advice that is in the client’s best interest.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq.

As discussed in detail last month, The question this month is what happens if Simply, if if a person “passes” the Means Test, they will a person “fails” the Means Test, meaning that your Chapter 7 Means likely qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. they appear to have disposable income?

Test shows that you have disposable income, you generally must then file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 13, a person repays their unsecured at least a portion of the amount Stressed out over credit card debt? Facing foreclosure? Call... creditors owed. In this type of bankruptcy, commonly called a reorganization, a person files a “Plan” that sets forth how much money he or she will pay to the trustee on a monthly basis for the benefit of their creditors.

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As April 18th approaches, so does the end of the 2010 tax season. While many people have already filed their returns, there are still a large number of taxpayers that have that task to complete. Here are some helpful hints to assist all of you late filers:

1. Extensions: Should you find yourself in a situation whereby you absolutely cannot compile your tax information prior to the April 18th deadline, the IRS allows you an automatic extension of 6 months. By filing Form 4868, you can postpone filing your return until October 17th. However, you need to be sure that your extension request, Form 4868, is postmarked by April 18th.

There is, in spite of this, something to think about when filing that form. The automatic extension is simply an extension of time to FILE your tax return, not an extension of time to PAY any balance due. So that, if you owe taxes, you will be charged interest from April 18th up to the day that you actually pay the tax liability.

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Ed

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh

Walsh

If people were asked to name the greatest pitcher from Northeastern Pa., undoubtedly everyone or almost everyone would answer Christy Mathewson from Factoryville. Mathewson is tied with Grover Cleveland Alexander for career wins in the National League with 373 against only 188 losses and a sparkling career earned run average of 2.13. In addition, Mathewson had 80 career shutouts, ranking him third behind Walter Johnson and Alexander. Christy Mathewson is the only pitcher to hurl three shutouts in the same World Series. Despite Mathewson’s glittering statistics, there is another pitcher from Northeastern Pa. who also is in the Hall of Fame, whose career, though shorter than Mathewson’s, is every bit as sensational, namely “Big Ed” Walsh of Plains,

Pa.

Edward Augustine Walsh was born in May of 1881 in Plains, one of 13 children of a typical Irish Catholic family. Like many future Major Leaguers from the late 1880s and early 1900s from the coal region, Walsh began working in the mines at around the age of 12. Baseball became his escape from the life of toiling in the mines.

Big Ed Walsh began his professional career playing for Meriden of the Connecticut State League and within two years was drafted by Charles Comiskey to pitch for the White Sox. In his first two years with the Chicago White Sox, Walsh was used sparingly going 6 – 3 in 1904 and 8 – 3 in 1905, functioning as both a starter and reliever. However, during this time Walsh

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was to master the spitball from journeyman pitcher, Elmer Stricklett, when the pitch was still legal. Ed Walsh would go on to be regarded as the greatest spitball pitcher of alltime and frequently was called “The King of Spitballers.” Interestingly enough, two other coal region pitchers, Jack Quinn of Hazleton and Stan Coveleski of Shamokin would be ranked among the five best spitballers of the 1900 – 1930 era. Quinn won 247 games and Coveleski became a Hall of Fame pitcher with 215 wins and 142 losses.

Ed Walsh’s breakout year was 1906 when he went 17 – 13 with a miniscule 1.88 earned run average and won 2 World Series games in leading the 1906 White Sox known as “the hitless wonders” because of their anemic .230 batting average to victory over the highly favored Chicago Cubs. Walsh would win 24 games in 1907 with a league leading 1.42 earned run average. He completed 37 of 46 starts and pitched 422 innings. 1908 would be the pinnacle year of Ed Walsh’s wonderful career. That year he would become the last pitcher to win 40 games, and losing 15 while completing 42 of 49 starts, pitching an unbelievable 464 innings, leading the American League in shutouts with 11 and saves with 6. Despite Walsh’s 42 complete games, 7 other starts and 17 relief appearances, Walsh’s earned run average was 1.42.

Ed Walsh is Major League baseball all-time lowest ERA leader of hurlers who have tossed 1,000 or more innings with an unbelievable 1.82. He is also the leader of starting pitchers in allowing the lowest percentage of baserunners. Walsh also was an outstanding fielding pitcher and still holds the single season record for assists by a hurler.

Ed Walsh is similar to Sandy Koufax in that both men compiled a heavy majority of their victories in a short span. Koufax notched most of his victories between 1961 and 1966, and Walsh’s between 1906 and 1912. Walsh pitched in 8 or less games each season from 1914 to his retirement in 1917.

Koufax retired after being the top pitcher in 1966 at the age of 31. Using Walsh as a starter and reliever from 1906 to 1912, when in five of those years he pitched 368 or more innings, led to a permanently sore arm. In addition to the many innings pitched during the season, the White Sox and Chicago Cubs

Ed Walsh's career statistics Win-Loss Record: Earned Run Average: Strikeouts:

195-126 1.82 1736

World Series Champion in 1906

often played a post season best of 7 series if the teams were not in the World Series. Walsh did the lion’s share of the city series pitching.

He also participated in several overseas tours that were demanding.

Ed Walsh finished with a career record of 195 wins and 126 losses. He allowed only 2,346 hits in 2,964.1 innings. Walsh completed 250 of the 315 games he started.

Every year except his final one in 1917, when he appeared in only 4 games for Boston of the National League, was spent with the White Sox.

Walsh once outdueled the great Walter Johnson 1 – 0 three consecutive times.

Ed Walsh was the losing pitcher in what many consider the greatest game ever pitched. In 1908, Addie Joss, a close friend of Walsh, and also a Hall of Famer, hurled a perfect game for Cleveland against the White Sox in which he defeated Ed Walsh 1 – 0. Walsh allowed only one hit and struck out 15. Ty Cobb felt that Walsh was as difficult a pitcher to hit as any he faced. Cobb had a lifetime average of over .300 against Walsh but a lower mark than his

career Major League leading lifetime average of .367. He stated that he always choked up on the bat when facing Walsh to make solid contact.

After his playing days, Walsh coached and scouted for the White Sox organization, became a Major League umpire, a position he quickly relinquished because he detested being booed and also coached college baseball including a stint at Notre Dame University which his sons, Ed Jr. and Bob attended. Ed Jr. was a very successful pitcher for Notre Dame going 18 – 6 from 1926 – 28. The younger Walsh also would have been the regular punter on Knute Rockne coached teams but a knee injury curtailed his football career. The younger Ed Walsh also had an opportunity to pitch Major League baseball for the White Sox but went 11 – 24 with a hefty 5.57 ERA in a four year stint. Ed Walsh Jr. does have a real claim to fame. He ended 18 year old Joe DiMaggio’s 61 game hit streak on July 26, 1933 when DiMaggio played for the San Francisco Seals and Walsh pitched for the Oakland Oaks. Ed Walsh Jr. died at age 32 from rheumatic fever while convalescing at his parents’ home.

Big Ed’s younger son, Bob Walsh, was a star shot put thrower at Notre Dame and later pitched minor league baseball in the Yankee chain for 6 years but never reached the Majors.

The Chicago White Sox honored Ed Walsh on June 22, 1958 when he was 77 years old and confined to a wheelchair. Big Ed died less than a year later on May 26, 1959 in Pompano Beach.

Jack Smiles, a sportswriter from Pittston, published a detailed work Walsh entitled, Big Ed Walsh: The Life and Times of a Spitballing Hall of Famer, in 2008. The book

recounts Walsh’s career and offers a good background on the coal region of Walsh’s day.

Some background on his family is also presented. Smiles does not offer any insights on Walsh’s baseball cards although some photos are presented in the book.

Some critics have suggested that the great American writer, Ring Larner’s, You Know Me Al, which is a hilarious collection of letters of a pitcher writing to his friend Al in his home area, is loosely based on Big Ed Walsh.

Numerous vintage baseball cards of Ed Walsh from the early 1900s exist but are difficult to find in excellent or better condition and even mid grade cards of Walsh are expensive. Walsh appears in the classic T206 White Border and T205 Gold Border sets, from 1909 and 1911. Cards in very good condition run several hundred dollars with the Gold Borders, more expensive since they offer a biography on the backside. Walsh is in the Cracker Jack sets of 1914 – 1915 which are larger cards with biographies and even more costly than the T205 and T206 issues.

Among other expensive sets, Walsh appears on the Turkey Red Cabinets and the Hassan triple folders which depict players on the ends of the card and an action shot in the middle.

The 1961 Fleer card of Walsh, No. 83, is a nice portrait with a bio on the back that can be obtained for $5 or so in excellent to mint condition. The 1960 Fleer card, No. 49, is actually an “error card” depicting Walsh’s son Ed Jr. rather than Big Ed, and is available for $10 or less.

How good a pitcher was Ed Walsh?

You be the judge. In my opinion, he was as good as any.

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CABBAGE CAKES Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small head cabbage, cored and sliced thin 1 onion, thinly sliced black pepper to taste 1 1/3 cups plain yogurt 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda butter (optional) METHOD:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cabbage and onion; cook and stir until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper, and set pan aside to cool.

Whisk together the yogurt, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs in a bowl until evenly blended; set aside. Stir together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry

by Joan Barbush ingredients. Pour the wet mixture into the well, then stir until well combined. Fold the cooled cabbage and onions into the pancake batter.

Heat a large skillet over medium have exchanged over the years and also have heat, and butter or oil if necessary. Pour 1/4 included a few for you and your family to en- cupfuls of batter onto the skillet, and cook joy. P until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side.

In the The Easter Holiday is just around the corner with Spring here at last. I don’t believe that old man winter knows that Spring is here by the way that the temperatures have been lately, but remember that traditions are linked to our food and our customs and they are a large part of our life and our heritage and should be passed on. Eggs which everyone enjoys either hardboiled and decorated and painted or the candy version are a symbol of the new life that returns to nature at Easter time. No matter what your heritage is, it is probably the mother and the cook that keep these alive and teach our children and grandchildren so that they can be passed on for generations to follow. I enjoy all of the different ethnic recipes that my friends and I

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EASTER CHEESE (HRUDKA)

APRICOT GLAZED HAM

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

Hrudka is a simple custard cheese that's essential for many Eastern European Easter tables. It's sliced and eaten by itself or, more often, as part of a ham It's sliced and eaten by itself or, more often, as part of a ham or kielbasa sandwich made on Paska bread that's slathered with beet horseradish.

Over the years I have tried many different ways and many glazes for ham.

My family especially likes the sweet taste of Apricots that I have used many times in the past. You can use Apricot Preserves that come in a jar, or an apricot topping used for baking similar to a paste or butter that I buy at Bresky’s Store in McAdoo is just delicious on your Easter ham. Simply follow the directions on the ham or I have included some tips for cooking your ham that I believe will please your family. When I use the Apricot glaze I do not use the cloves personally as my family prefers the Apricots alone.

Ingredients 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips, divided 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

12 eggs 1 quart whole milk 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste METHOD:

Crack eggs into a large saucepan and beat with a whisk. Whisk in milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cook over mediumlow to low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture fully forms curds and the whey separates. This will take 20 to 30 minutes.

Using higher heat or failing to stir will result in a big pan of sweet scrambled eggs.

Drain the mixture into a colander lined with several layers of cheese cloth.

Use the cloth to shape into a ball and twist the top to remove excess moisture. Secure with a twist tie. Hang for several hours or overnight. Of course, you could let it drain initially in the sink or tub and then finish it overnight in the fridge suspended over a deep bowl.

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Score the fatty side of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, spacing the lines about 1 inch apart. Insert whole cloves at the intersections, if desired. Place the ham in a shallow roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil.

Bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 90 minutes. About 10 minutes before the ham is finished, brush the preserves onto the ham, and return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the glaze is nicely browned. Let the ham stand for about 10 minutes before carving and serving.

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Trim 12 paper muffin cup liners to half of their height.

Place 1/2 chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spoon melted chocolate into muffin cups, filling halfway. With a spoon, draw the chocolate up the sides of the cups until evenly coated.

Cool in the refrigerator until firm.

In a small bowl, mix together peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and salt. divide into the chocolate cups. Melt the remaining chocolate, and spoon over peanut butter. Spread chocolate to edges of cups.

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3. Which country suffered the most deaths of military personnel in World War II? 4. In which musical did Barbra Streisand sing the song 'Second Hand Rose'?

5. When Louise Brown was born in London on July 25, 1978, she was a medical "first". She was the first ... what?

6. The TV show which has, over the years, amassed the largest number of Emmy Award nominations, ran on TV from 1982-1993. Which comedy show was it?

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8. Who composed the piece of classical music, Adagio Pathetique?

9. Master is to Sermat as County is to _?

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wrote about baseball movies and their local connections. That column generated the most comments of any we have written. One the movies not mentioned, ‘Fear Strikes Out” spurred many comments from our readers, who remember Jimmy Piersall playing at the old Scranton Ballpark as a member of the Boston Red Sox farm team in 1948. The movie was the story of his battle with bi-polar disorder. Piersall had battled throughout his career with his teammates including Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle, umpires, fans and management. Despite his problems, Piersall had some fine seasons, winning two gold gloves, two all star appearances and a top ten vote MVP vote finish in 1953. Piersall married a woman who played in Scranton and for years would return from time to time.

Where the Information is Found

Hard Coal Spring Cleaning

April is a traditional month for spring cleaning and Hard Coal Baseball is going to take this month clean out the e-mail inbox.. The very nature of a monthly article leaves very limited time and space to cover all of the possibilities about which to write. Over the past 14 issues we have received various suggestions about topics and questions about where the information has been found.

Norm Larker – Many comments have been made about not having a column dedicated to Norm Larker. Norm was perhaps the best player the Hazleton area has produced to date. There have been many articles written about Norm over the years.

by Rich Lipinski

Baseball

One of purposes of this column is to preserve history. As time goes by it becomes harder to find people who remember the historic fields, players and games in the area. Since Norm has been well documented, we have decided to focus on some of the more obscure and colorful players who were from the area or played for one of the local teams. I would like to thank reader Ron Sando, who was a friend of Norm’s for providing us with the early photo of Norm. Norm appeared at Cranberry Creek ballpark, with Brooklyn Dodgers farm team in 1949. He later appeared for the Dodgers and Houston Colt 45’s. In 1n 1960 he was second in the NL in hitting and 15th in MVP voting. Norm passed away in 2007

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The information from the article is found in two ways. The old fashion way which involves trips to local historical societies, and interviews with family members and local historians, many who have been collecting data and publishing books for years. The modern way involves web sites and social networks.

Historic Societies- Northeast Pennsylvania is blessed to have so many people dedicated to preserving the past. Many if not all of the local gems have section or rooms dedicated to local sports and baseball. Some have their own Hall of Fames. Many of these societies have people who have written books and collect photos of all kinds of historic events.

Web Sites

There are some incredible web sites that provide free information that can be sorted in all imaginable ways.

Baseballreference.com – This website is the greatest source of information available. The site contains information on over 17, 000 players. Box scores of over 100,000 games and most importantly, from our perspective minor league records of players and leagues dating back to the 1880’s. One of the great features of the sites provides similarity scores to compare players across the years.

This is a must site for even the most casual fan. If you have a favorite player, a fan can sponsor a player page to help pay to keep the site free.

Thebaseballcube.com – a site similar to baseballreference.com but it includes more pictures and spreads more into biographical information.

Colts Contracts (mlbcontracts. blogspot.com/) This site will help you find out the current status of your favorite teams contracts. For example the Yankees are on the hook for over $44 million dollars already for the year 2016.

Yardbarker.com – a site which fans set up their own blogs to discuss their favorite MLB teams. One of my favorites is “24 hours from suicide, a day in the life of Mets fan.”

Most of the information is opinion, but very entertaining.

Thedeadballera.com – This website specializes in the obituaries of MLB players.

There are many categories listed on this site to find out where the ballplayers are taking their final swings.

Digitalballparks.com and ballparks. com – These two websites feature both minor league and major league ball parks, with a wealth of information on everything from construction to their eventual demise.

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BUSINESS CORNER: Coaxing Your Clients Through the Curve of Economic Recovery

by Liz Tolan

While I was stationed in the Air Force, I remember quite clearly the day my base in Altus, Oklahoma suffered a direct hit from a tornado. I remember seeing the twister come across the grassy campus towards my dorm, the sound of what seemed like a freight train tearing through the building, and then the quiet.

Slowly, people started emerging from their buildings, and began walking around, assessing the damage. Within hours, clean up started, people chipped in, helped each other with food, lodging, and the rebuilding began. It took a while, but once the

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restoration was complete, much of the base involved in the disaster, including my dorm, was actually improved as a result.

Indicators seem to show that our economy is on an up-turn. Unemployment rates are falling, states are taking recovery into their own hands, talk to local business owners and they report that orders are starting to come in again, that things are picking up.

You can sense a fragile hopefulness that the storm may be passing. The Commerce Department has reported that consumer spending rose at its fastest pace in four months in February.

No question, our economy has taken a serious hit. And let’s face it, many businesses are still afraid to spend. Business owners know they need to stay in the game.

They know that remaining in a holding pattern won’t help them to recover what they might have lost over the past few years. They see people beginning to stop into their shops again. People are buying things other than necessities. They feel, perhaps, that the worst may be over.

Diving into “business as usual” for many businesses might be akin to a 5 year old looking at their first bike without training wheels. They know that if they can just get on that bike and ride it, that it will take them farther, faster, than the old bike with training wheels sitting in the garage. They might be a bit wobbly at first, no doubt will weave back and forth a bit, but are hopeful, once they find their balance, that they will ride straight and sure and will beat out all their friends who are still riding their safe, but slow, bikes with training wheels.

So the question becomes this: How, as a sales professional, (because most of us are selling SOMETHING, if you really think about it) can you help your client to begin their business recovery? What can you offer, how can you advise, where can you add value to their business? Following are some suggestions on where you might be able to help your clients, and in turn, contribute to the robustness of your own business: 1. Understand your client’s business goals. Have a dialogue with your clients about what their business concerns are. Don’t just sell what you have; figure out how what you have can help them with what they need.

2. And if they don’t need it, don’t pressure them to buy it! Having had

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the above dialogue with your client, if they aren’t in a position to buy, or don’t need what you are selling, graciously accept that. Pressure might get you that sale, but could cause you to damage your long term relationship with the client.

3. Get creative. Help your clients to think of new ways to promote themselves and their product.

4. Share the tools in your toolbox. At Panorama, we have beyond question some of the best graphic designers in the area. We could charge extra for our ad designing. We don’t. We figure, if our client’s ad in our magazine catches your eye, and you do business with them, then they’ll keep doing business with us. That’s a win-win for us all. If your business has an area where you can add value for your clients, now’s the time to bring that added value to the table.

5. Work the gray area. Every business has procedures, policies and rules.

Now might be the time to bend them a bit. While you don’t want to give away the farm, clients will appreciate an extension on terms, or a discount for paying early.

6. Become your customer’s customer. I try to do this whenever possible. I’ve changed dry cleaners and pet groomers, and frequent stores that advertise with me. My clients appreciate my business, and I appreciate theirs.

You can’t always do this, because of specificity of what you need, or convenience, but when possible, it’s another win-win.

Here’s the thing. There is good that comes out of everything if you look hard enough. Perhaps this latest economic set back has taught us all how to do more with less, be grateful for what we do have, be more compassionate for those who are struggling as a result of our own struggles. We’ve learned how to be leaner in our organizations, have acquired new skills, and formed new partnerships out of necessity. And hopefully, just like my base back in Oklahoma after recovery from the tornado, our local economy will come back stronger and better than ever, as a result. P

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Columbia

Luzerne

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Big Wapwallopen Creek (power line crossing upstream of Nuangola Road (SR 2042) downstream to county road) – Francis E. Walter Reservoir (Bear Creek Reservoir) – Harveys Creek – Harveys Lake – Kitchen Creek (Shedy Hill Road (T-559) downstream to mouth) – Lake Frances – Lake Irena – Lake Took A While (Riverlands) – Lehigh River (F.E. Walter Dam downstream to Sandy Run) – Lily Lake – Moon Lake – Nescopeck Creek – Pine Creek – Wapwallopen Creek – Wright Creek

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County Bear Creek – Cold Run – Deep Creek – Little Catawissa Creek – Little Mahanoy Creek – Little Schuylkill River (Two sections-from confluence with Locust Creek downstream to confluence with Panther Creek (preseason & inseason) and from mouth upstream 1.1 miles to Port Clinton (inseason only)) – Lizard Creek – Locust Creek – Locust Lake – Lower Little Swatara Creek – Mahantango Creek – Mahoning Creek – Neifert Creek Dam – Pine Creek (trib to Little Schuylkill River) – Pine Creek (trib to Mahantango Creek) – Pine Creek (trib to Schuylkill River) – Rabbit Run Reservoir (off East Valley Rd. SW of Tamaqua) – Red Creek (Landingville) – Sweet Arrow Lake (inseason only) – Upper Little Swatara Creek – Whipoorwill Dam

County Appenzell Creek – Brodhead Creek (Cherry Lane Bridge (SR 1002) downstream to SR 0080 bridge at Exit 52) – Buckwha Creek – Bush Kill – Hidden Lake – Lake Creek – Lehigh River – McMichael Creek – Pocono Creek – Princess Run – Snow Hill Dam – Tobyhanna Creek – Tobyhanna Lake

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Game Commission Releases 2010-11 Deer Harvest Estimates

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Game Commission today reported that hunters harvested an estimated 316,240 deer in the state’s 2010-11 seasons, which is an increase of two percent from the previous seasons’ harvest of 308,920.

Hunters took 122,930 antlered deer in the 2010-11 seasons, an increase of 13 percent from the previous license year’s harvest of 108,330. Also, hunters harvested 193,310 antlerless deer in 2010-11, which is a decrease of four percent from the 200,590 antlerless deer taken in 2009-10.

“The 2010-11 antlered deer harvest of 122,930 is slightly above average based on when the Game Commission began to stabilize deer population trends in most of the state in 2005,” said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director. “Antlered deer harvests increased by 20 percent or more

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in Wildlife Management Units 2C, 2F, 2G, 3D, 4C, 4D and 5C. In fact, in WMUs 2C and 2G, the antlered harvest increased by 31 percent.”

Roe noted that the decrease in the antlerless harvest reflects the reduction in the number of antlerless deer licenses allocated for the 2010-11 seasons, as well as the shortened antlerless deer hunting opportunities in eight Wildlife Management Units. Those WMUs were: 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3C, 4B, 4D and 4E.

“Given the reduced allocations and shortened antlerless deer seasons, a lower antlerless harvest was expected,” Roe said. “Despite the reduced antlerless deer harvests, antlerless deer hunter success rates remained near 25 percent. This is on average with harvest success rates for the last five years.”

Bureau of Wildlife Management personnel currently are working to develop 2011 antlerless deer license allocation recommendations for the April meeting of the Board of Game Commissioners. Calvin W. DuBrock, Game Commission Bureau of Wildlife Management director, said that in addition to harvest data, the staff will be looking at population trends, deer reproduction, forest regeneration, and deer-human conflicts for each WMU.

Harvest estimates for 2010-11 seasons are based on 111,630 usable harvest report cards (46,680 antlered; 64,950 antlerless) returned by hunters to the Commission, which included 62,684 reported by mail and 48,946 reported by the new online harvest reporting system. Reporting rates are determined by cross-referencing these report cards with the data collected from the 23,606 deer (8,461 antlered; 15,145 antlerless) examined

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DuBrock noted that reporting rates varied widely. For antlered deer, the average reporting rate was 38 percent (from a low of 31 percent to a high of 47 percent). For antlerless deer, the average reporting rate was 34 percent (from a low of 26 percent to a high of 46 percent).

For a full explanation of harvest estimating procedures, including example calculations, see pages 55 to 59 in the 20092018 Deer Management Plan. The plan is available on the Game Commission’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on the “White-Tailed Deer” icon in the center of the homepage and scrolling down to the “Deer Management” listing. All of the data used to estimate this year’s deer harvests are included in the two tables at the end of this news release. Previous year’s data sets also are available in deer program annual reports on the Game Commission’s website.

“These data and the explanation and examples found in the deer plan provide the public with the opportunity to see exactly how deer harvests are estimated,” DuBrock said.

Also on the “White-Tailed Deer” page, in the “Research and Publications” section, is a document titled “Reporting rate variability and precision of white-tailed deer harvest estimates in Pennsylvania,” which appeared in the Journal of Wildlife Management in 2004, a peer-reviewed scientific publication.

Yearling bucks comprised 48 percent of the 2010-11 antlered harvest, and 2.5-year-old or older bucks comprised 52 percent. This year’s harvest marks the highest percentage of 2.5-year-old or older bucks in the last 30 years. Since 2003, the percent of yearling bucks in the annual harvest has varied between 49 and 56 percent. Button bucks represented 23 percent of the antlerless harvest, which is similar to the long-term averages.

The 2010-11 hunting seasons marked the second time crossbows were legal in statewide archery deer seasons for all hunters. In those 19 WMUs outside of the three urban areas, the archery harvest increased 13 percent. The proportion of the archery harvest taken by crossbows in the 19 WMUs increased from 30 percent to 34 percent. Crossbows have been legal in urban WMUs of 2B, 5C, and 5D since 2004. P

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