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Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, July 7, and Thursday, July 21 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Laurel Mall Walkers Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center Skin Cancer Screening – Free Tuesday, July 12, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 15th Street Cancer Treatment Center Services provided by Dr. Kathleen Veglia Call 501.6204 to register. Additional Health Screenings - Free Health screenings at various Boyer’s Food Markets locations Call 501.6204 for times and locations or visit www.ghha.org and click on the calendar of events.
Community Education Programs & Activities What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, July 6, 2:00 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information. Stroke In-Service Wednesday, July 6, 11:15 a.m. Butler Twp. Senior Center Program by Lynn Koch of Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH
Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, July 11, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes
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Vintage Baseball at Danville Iron Heritage Festival Every year Danville and the surrounding area celebrate their history with the Iron Heritage Festival. The Iron Heritage Festival celebrates this rich history and traditions of their community. The Iron Age, 1829 thru 1950 and Danville, PA are truly synonymous. In 1829, the first Iron foundry was established in Danville to manufacture wagon boxes, plowshares, andirons sadiron and griddles. In 1839-1840 Iron Ore started to be mined locally and in 1840 the first Anthracite furnace to efficiently produce iron was opened in Danville. On Oct 8, 1845, the first T-rail in America was rolled out at the Montour Iron Works, the largest iron manufacturing plant in the United States. The T-rail made it possible for Pennsylvania and America to become the leader in the industrial revolution. As part of the celebration many events take place over a three day period in July. This year on July 24th at 1 pm at Hess field in Danville, the Danville Ironmen will take on the New York Mutuals in a vintage base ball game.
sented as being played by rules and customs from an earlier period in the sport's history. Games are typically played using rules and uniforms from the 1850s, 1860s and 1880s. Vintage baseball is not only a competitive game, but also a reenactment of baseball life similar to American Civil War reenactment. Players dress in uniforms appropriate to the time period, and in fact many teams are direct copies of teams that existed in the late 19th century. The styles and speech of the 19th century are also used while playing vintage baseball. The game's name is typically writ ten "base ball" rather than "baseball", as that was the spelling used before the 1880s.
Rules of Vintage Baseball Although rules differ according to which playing year is being used, there are some mostly common rules differences between the modern game and vintage base ball. In rules o f years prior to the 1880s, the ball is pitched underhand in a manner suitable to the batter, or "striker." There are typically no fences as base ball is mostly played infields and green spaces. However, obstacles (e.g. trees, building, etc.) often come into play. In many of the rules sets the ball can be played off of one bounce to get a striker out. Catching the ball can be very difficult because no gloves are used. This lack of gloves, What is Vintage Baseball? the underhand pitching and other rules make Vintage Baseball is baseball previntage baseball similar to the sport of British baseball. B e cause limited descriptive evidence exists to illustrate how live gameplay may have looked or sounded, researchers and vintage "ballists", or ballplayers,
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engage in an ongoing interpretive discourse about how the game may have actually appeared. There is continuous debate about such points of play as how frequently runners would steal bases, when sliding first became common and what it might have looked like, how strikers would hold or swing the bat, how the umpire's authority evolved, and how players would have conducted themselves on the field. One commonly held interpretation is that game play was marked by a spirit of gentlemanly sportsmanship. Modern vintage ballists will often observe this custom through friendly gestures such as cheering good plays made by opposing players, assisting umpires with making calls at bases, and conducting organized cheers for opposing teams (and often for the umpire and "cranks", or fans) at the conclusion of a match. The politeness and sportsmanship observed in these games are more in keeping with the early days of baseball, which was considered a "gentleman's game". As the game progressed into professionalism in the 1870s, and money (and thus winning) became a primary motivator, the 19th century game became marked by rough play and cheating, which was relatively easy to accomplish, due to the lone umpire who might fail to see such infractions. The Vintage Baseball Association is an international association of vintage ball clubs which promotes the game through conferences, publications, message boards, educational resources, and links to leagues, clubs, tournaments and related activities in the United States and Canada. The Lemon Peel Ball The baseball was a very important part of the development of the early game of baseball. The hand-made baseball allowed their makers to become identified as making a "live," "medium" or "dead" ball and added to the strategy employed by visiting teams. The size and weight of the baseball changed radically in 1857, continued to change in the 1860's and in 1872 became the same as the ball used today. Early baseballs were made simply by surrounding a core, which could be any solid substance, with hand wound yarn or string. Often times the baseball would also contain some form of stuffing. The cover was a one piece cover, usually some form of brown leather, which was stitched in a fashion known as a "lemon peel" or "rose pedal." The four sides of the single piece of leather were sewn to enclose the baseballs core and the stitching formed an "X" configuration. These early base balls were extremely light and soft
and prior to 1845 runners were allowed to be "soaked" or hit with a thrown ball as a way to be put out. With all baseballs being hand made by players and local merchants there was no standard size or weight. From 1845 - 1853 "unofficially" most balls were quite small as compared to today's model and were considerably lighter. The covers were now all made of leather and the shade varied from medium brown to dark brown. During an 1854 baseball meeting of three New York teams, the Knickerbocker, Gotham and Eagle clubs, a specific weight and circumference was decided upon. The ball was to be between five and one-half to six ounces in weight and be between two and three-quarter and three and one-half inches in diameter. The specifications agreed upon were certainly not the standard for the country and most likely were the dimensions from the balls that they were familiar with. These balls still consisted of a single piece of dark brown leather for the cover sewn, in the "lemon peel" fashion. The Iron Heritage Festival runs from July 22 to July 24th in Danville. Check out www.ironheritagefestival.net for more information. In Remembrance and Celebration I would like to a moment to remember a great individual who passed away this year. Joe “Ganzie” Falatko – Joe was World War II and Korean War veteran and 60 year reporter for the Standard Speaker and under its earlier name of the Plain Speaker covering Freeland and the surrounding area. Joe achieved a status reserved for a very few people, he was an institution in his hometown of Freeland. One reason for this rarefied
status was his love of Freeland sports and the youth of Freeland. He pitched for and managed the Eckley Reds and Jeddo Stars baseball teams for over 30 years. His commitments to area youth and youth sports include: he organized first Boy Scout troop in Eckley; was Boy Scout commissioner for Freeland Scouts; Boy Scout merit badge counselor; charter secretary of Freeland Little League for 35 years; director, Freeland Babe Ruth Baseball; organizer and president of Freeland Biddy Basketball; coach and co-commissioner of CYO Basketball; PIAA umpire for baseball and softball; ASA softball umpire; Biddy Basketball referee; charter member and secretary of the Eckley Social and Sport Club; and truant officer of Freeland and Foster Township schools for 17 years. There are many stories about Joe that are told but one I heard recently sums up
“Ganzie”. A small group of people were fixing a field damaged by the weather. While driving past the field he saw the workers and stopped to help. For the next 3 hours he spent his time to help out. On a personal note I was participant in one of the last games Joe umpired. In 1996 there was an adult baseball team in Drifton that competed with teams throughout the area. At game time no umpires showed. Joe who would have been 71 at the time volunteered as usual and took his place behind the pitcher’s mound calling balls and strikes and making rulings on the bases. The game went on without a squabble and the usual good cheer from Joe. Joe had a wonderful life which included his wife Agnes, his six children Joe, Lawarence, Cyril, Alice, Anita and Aileen. While it is sad to lose anyone, a life like Joe’s needs to be celebrated. That’s all until next month, thanks one and all that read Hard Coal Baseball and keep those comment and suggestions rolling in at hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com P
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Art & Antiques: Big Bucks for Antiques Featuring Bugs The topic of this column is not one of my favorites. I am not a big fan of insects and I fear spiders. My friends laugh at me when I share my belief that “bugs will take over the world.” I never watch those horror movies where swarms of insects eat Japan because, I believe, someday, they will. Yet, as summer approaches, we are forced to share our outdoor (and sometimes indoor) spaces with bugs. In the same dramatic way that we react to a huge spider as it crawls across the floor, insects spark drama in the world of art and antiques, too. Ancient Scarabs Since ancient times, bugs have had their place in fine art and decorative art objects. For instance, in ancient Egypt, bugs were revered in Egyptian culture and religion. The Egyptians believed that a divine scarab beetle actually pushed the rising sun above the horizon every morning at sunrise. The Egyptians believed that the scarab was responsible for the daily sunrise. They associated the beetle’s presence with the process of regeneration, too.
With its close association to the sun and its mystical powers, scarabs were used by the Egyptians as protective amulets and often worn as jewelry. In addition, inscriptions were engraved onto the undersides of these scarab beetles and were used as wax seals to convey messages. Scarabs appear as carvings on furni ture, subjects of paintings, details on lamps and even in jewelry designs. Of course, possibly the most famous scarab jewelry was fashioned by Cartier and worn by the late Elizabeth Taylor, who played the young Egyptian queen, Cleopatra in the 1963 film of the same name. A Cartier scarab brooch, circa 1924 made of gold, platinum, round-cut diamonds, emerald cabochons, smoky quartz, black enamel and blue Egyptian faience (a
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by Dr. Lori material used in Egyptian jewelry beginning about 5,500 years ago) was featured in the exhibit “Cartier and America” and valued at nearly 1 million dollars. Creepy Crawlers Designers throughout history did not overlook creatures of the insect world in their compositions and constructions. For instance, insects were the subject for such pieces as Italian side tables, French sculpture, and Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass lamps. For example, a Tiffany Studios dragonfly table lamp with matching base from circa 1905 sold recently for $266,500. Some of the most commonly seen insects on the antiques scene are bees, butterflies, and dragonflies. Bees, butterflies, and dragonflies all refer to the interest in immortality, rebirth, and the power of the supernatural and in the 19th and 20th centuries, they all were common imagery for art objects. As for my aforementioned spider phobia (the word ‘arachnophobia’ just doesn’t convey the same feeling as spider-phobia), many costume and fine jewelry designers worked with the form of the spider in their designs. A pair of earrings in the shape of a spider (it makes my skin crawl just thinking about it) of 18 karat yellow gold with a coral body and emerald melee eyes sold for nearly $500. Also, the pottery firm of Van Briggle attracted collectors with an apple green spider vase dated 1902 measuring 5 inches tall with a large spider embossed on the front. The firm’s antique spider vase cost $2,185. I’d prefer a floral design myself. When it comes to art and design, forget about the can of Raid™ as insects of all types are in fashion, en vogue, and in high demand. P
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Funfest officials announced that eight local businesses will serve as Bronze Sponsors for this year’s Funfest Weekend, scheduled for September 10 and 11 in Downtown Hazleton. The Bronze Sponsors, along with other key Funfest Sponsors, will help to fund the Hazleton Area’s largest event. Bronze sponsors for 2011 are: Berger Family Dealerships, Henkel, First National Bank of PA, Fox 56, Gottstein Corporation,
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Dry Eye Syndrome Dry eye syndrome can present itself in a variety of ways. Some people experience a blurry, gritty, and scratchy feeling; as if something is in their eyes. Others get irritated, burning, and watery red eyes. Whatever symptoms you experience, it is important to seek medical attention to properly treat this annoying and often chronic condition. Tears are needed to keep the front surface of your eyes healthy and to keep vision clear. They keep the eyes moist, rinse out debris, and decrease infections. When there are not enough tears to nourish the eyes, dry eye syndrome occurs. This may happen because not enough tears are being produced or because the quality of the tears is poor. The amount of tears produced lessens with age. Certain health conditions and medications can also have this effect, such as antihistamines, decongestants, oral contraceptives, antidepressants, and hypertensive medicines. Individuals with diabetes, arthri-
by Dr. Wasmanski tis, past refractive vision correction surgery, and thyroid disease are prone to this condition. Daily exposure to smoky or dry and windy environments play a role by increasing the evaporation rate of tears. Other contributing factors include female gender, pregnancy, and menopause. The tear film is made up of three layers. The middle layer consists of water which lubricates the eyes. The front surface is the oil layer which keeps the water from evaporating. The third layer, which is closest to the cornea, is made of mucin. Mucin allows the tears to spread evenly over the ocular surface. There are steps you can take yourself to care for a dry eye problem. Wearing wraparound sunglasses will block the amount of wind and UV exposure reaching the eyes. You can increase moisture in the air at work and home by using a humidifier. Also, be sure to blink regularly when reading for a long time or staring at a computer screen.
The most important thing you can do is to visit your eye care professional. An optometrist can take additional measures to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear. Once they have diagnosed the cause of your dry eye problems, they can properly treat the condition. For mildly dry eyes, the regular use of an artificial tear drop throughout the day may be all that is needed. For more severe forms, it may be necessary to use nutritional supplements or prescription medications to increase tear production or decrease inflammation. Your doctor may also insert tiny plugs into the tear ducts to help conserve your natural tears. Whatever the reason or severity of your dry eye syndrome, a professional evaluation is highly recommended. If left untreated, dry eyes can progress from simply a mild irritation to problems with decreased vision, ocular inflammation, and possible irreversible corneal scarring. P
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Are Summer Colds Getting Old? by John DeBalko The sun is shining, the waves are crashing and you’re missing all the fun because of a summer cold. This year, don’t let a cold ruin your summer fun. Summer colds are usually caused by a virus or an allergy. You’ll experience the same sniffling, sneezing and sore throat as you do in the winter but the beautiful summer weather can make it all seem worse. Air conditioning - The air conditioner in your home and automobile may make it easier for a summer cold virus to find you. Air conditioning removes moisture from the air causing the protective layer of mucous inside your nose to dry and a virus to take hold. Also, viruses prefer to take up residence in a cold nose. This summer, turn down the air conditioning and use a humidifier. Stress - All forms of stress can weak
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There’s a New Drug in Town Bath salts—it has become a common household name this past year. Nationally syndicated news media report that bath salts are equivalent to the worst characteristics of LSD, PCP, ecstasy, cocaine, and methamphetamine combined. This synthetic drug is an amphetamine that acts as a central nervous system stimulant, causing a rise in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate. Users smoke, snort, inject, or even eat it in hopes of achieving increased alertness and energy, but the reality is much scarier. They can experience anything from chest pain and discomfort to heart attack and stroke. Not to mention that harmful, long term health concerns are still unknown since bath salts are relatively new to the market. Patients have exhibited signs of violent behavior, high anxiety, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, psychosis, hypertension, insomnia, nausea, headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and agitation. Unfortunately, the multitude of negative side effects is not deterring users. “The product that’s being sold as bath salts contains methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). In 2010, this drug was sold as a legal drug alternative—a drug that has never been approved for use by the FDA. It has four times the potency of drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), like Ritalin and Adderall,” said Dr. Eugene Gorski, a family practitioner for Hazleton Professional Services—an affiliate of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance. Since then, several states like Florida, North Carolina, and Kentucky have made it illegal to possess bath salts. While certain counties in Pennsylvania have outlawed the drug, lawmakers continue to work diligently to pass a law that bans it statewide. The problem is that high doses of this drug will lead to prolonged panic attacks that can last for days, which then requires medical treatment. “There’s no treatment available to reverse these effects. So what’s happening is these individuals are ending up in emergency rooms across the nation. They’re being admitted and supported with oxygen, breathing treatments, and tranquilizers until the drug is metabolized out of the system,” said Dr. Gorski. Matthew Stapleton, Director of Emergency and Critical Care Services at Hazleton General Hospital, says the bath salts
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Sun Protection by Debi Shandrick If the importance of sun protection is considered common knowledge, then why are there still so many out there who don’t wear it on a daily basis? The most common about sun protection is the way it feels. Sun protection is commonly thought of as the chalky, pasty, white, thick, greasy and downright unpleasant products that we should wear, but don’t because of how they react on our skin. Often times, sun protection clogs pores and causes irritation. And while the cosmetic and health benefits of wearing sun protection anytime
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Skin is an excellent record keeper. Every moment we are exposed to daylight adds up like money in the bank – the problem is the payoff; namely skin damage in the form of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and premature aging, a repressed immune system and the potential for skin cancer. Over one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Even more staggering is the fact that one if five Americans will develop skin cancer and 90% of these cancers will be the result of exposure to UV radiation from the sun. HOW SPF’S WORK Sunscreens work by absorbing damaging ultraviolet rays( chemical sunscreens) or by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays (physical sunscreens). Physical sunscreens (such as Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide) have increased in popularity as consumers grow more concerned about the potential irritancy factor of chemical sunscreens. With this increase in popularity has also come a focus on improving the technology of these physical sunscreens in order to make more sophisticated, non-whitening , products. The SPF represents the ability of a sunscreen to delay suninduced burning or erythema. It is important to realize that an SPF is only a measure of how much UVB protection a product provides. Unfortunately, a similar system of denoting sunscreen protection from UVA radiation has not been universally recognized. In order to achieve the extra daylight protection, going from a SPF 15 to SPF 30, the concentration of sunscreen ingredient in the product has to be doubled. Most importantly, when you use a sunscreen, make sure you apply an adequate amount to ensure you are getting the desired SPF. That’s generally about one teaspoon for the face and a full ounce for complete body coverage. Also, reapply sunscreen whenever you swim, exercise or sweat profusely. In this case the old adage holds true… if a little is good, more must be better. P
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According to a Gallop poll of 1000 adults, nearly half suffer from back pain and half of those do as a result of gardening. Too often, gardeners jump right into springtime yard work without taking any precautions. Several easy steps can be taken to reduce the chance of injuring your back while gardening. Treat gardening like any other exercise. Warm up before and after to keep muscles loose. Begin a walking program prior to the gardening season. Back injuries frequently occur when people try to lift heavy bags of dirt, fertilizer, or heavy pots. The smartest way to avoid injuring the back is to higher a burly high school kid to haul the heavy stuff. Assuming the absence of a burly high school youth, proper lifting techniques will help do the following: 1. Lift with your feet apart. 2. Stand as close to the object as possible. 3. Bend at the knees. 4. Hold object close to your body. 5. Lift with your legs. 6. Never ever twist. 7. If an object can be pushed, push it. Never pull it. Injury may occur by assuming the same position for an extended period. Changing positions every 10-15 minutes and taking brief breaks will help to ease pressure on the back. It’s okay to weed for several hours at a time but not in the same position, one can bend over, kneel down, sit in a chair, pull with one hand, then the other. Of course, shifting tasks accomplishes the same thing. Weed for a while, then plant a few bulbs, and then shift to a bit of pruning. If you suffer from chronic back problems but still love to garden, try spending less time pulling weeds by applying a weed control product, putting mulch in your flowerbeds, and choosing ground cover plants where possible. Map out your plans for the day. Raised garden beds at a height of 2-3’ tall allow you to sit on a chair or bench while gardening. Finally, choosing the right tool for the job is very important. Choose lightweight long handled gardening tools, which keep you from bending over unnecessarily. Try the tool out for size before using it. Look for back friendly features. Persistent low back pain, radiating pain, numbness or weakness or increased pain over time are all indications of potentially serious back problems. We here at Modern Therapeutics specialize in treating low back pain associated radiating pain with a variety of modalities and therapeutic exercise. If
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HGH Receives Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award For the second consecutive year, Hazleton General Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Hazleton General Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. To receive the award, Hazleton General Hospital achieved 85 percent or higher adherence in all Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12-month intervals. The hospital also achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 Get With The Guidelines stroke quality measures, which are reporting initiatives to measure quality of care. These measures include aggressive use of medications, such as tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT pro-
phylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs, and smoking cessation, all aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. “With a stroke, time lost is brain lost, and the Get With The Guidelines– Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award demonstrates Hazleton General Hospital’s commitment to being one of the top hospitals in the country for providing aggressive, proven stroke care,” said Dr. Anthony Valente, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hazleton General Hospital. “We will continue with our focus on providing care that has been shown in the scientific literature to quickly and efficiently treat stroke patients with evidence-based protocols.” “Hazleton General Hospital is to be commended for its commitment to implementing standards of care and protocols for treating stroke patients,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., chair of the Get With The Guidelines National Steering Committee and
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director of the TeleStroke and Acute Stroke Services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “The full implementation of acute care and secondary prevention recommendations and guidelines is a critical step in saving the lives and improving outcomes of stroke patients.” Get With The Guidelines–Stroke uses the “teachable moment,” the time soon after a patient has had a stroke when they are most likely to listen to and follow their healthcare professionals’ guidance. Studies demonstrate that patients who are taught how to manage their risk factors while still in the hospital reduce their risk of a second heart attack or stroke. Through Get With The Guidelines–Stroke, customized patient education materials are made available at the point of discharge, based on patients’ individual risk profiles. The take-away materials are written in an easy-to-understand format and are available in English and Spanish. In addition, the Get With The Guidelines Patient Management Tool gives healthcare providers access to up-to-date cardiovascular and stroke science at the point of care. “The time is right for Hazleton General Hosptial to be focused on improving the quality of stroke care by implementing Get With The Guidelines–Stroke. The number of acute ischemic stroke patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade due to increasing stroke incidence and a large aging population,” said Dr. Valente. “We were the first hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania to become a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence and we continue to maintain high quality standards of care.” According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. P
Sun Safety by Ira Vohra, MD Before heading outdoors to enjoy the long summer days, make sure you’re armed with all the essentials for spending time in the sun, safely: a pair of sunglasses, a hat, and, most importantly, a good sunscreen. In addition to premature aging, excessive sun exposure puts our health at risk. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than one million cases diagnosed each year. And melanoma cases – the most serious and fastestgrowing type of skin cancer – have doubled in the past 20 years. Around 90 percent of skin cancers occur on the head, neck, ears, lips or hands – those areas that are in the sun most often. Other factors that play a role in the risk of skin cancer include our age, complexion (light-skinned people have the greatest risk), any prior family history of skin cancer, and geographic location of the country (the sunny Southern states are a hot spot for increased risk of skin cancer). A sunburn can happen anywhere, not just at the park or the pool. You are exposed to sun while driving, through a glass window in your home, or reflected off another surface such as concrete, sand or snow. The good news: it’s never too late to begin protecting your skin. Recent studies by the Skin Cancer Foundation state that the average individual has received only 23 percent of your lifetime sun exposure by age 18, so there’s always a health benefit to be gained by beginning new habits, at any time in life. Protect your skin To protect your skin, start with a good sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. The number refers to the product’s ability to protect the skin, i.e., the amount of time it takes to burn unprotected skin versus sunscreen-protected skin. For example, a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 allows you to spend 15 times longer in the sun without burning. Be sure to choose a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection, also called a ‘broad spectrum’ sunscreen. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays – ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B rays (UVB) – affect the skin differently. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply, causing DNA and collagen damage, and play a significant role in skin aging and in the development of skin
cancers. UVB rays, on the other hand, are shorter, more intense rays that cause skin color changes (such as a burn or tan), and can also quicken skin aging. UVB also plays a key role in the development of skin cancer. Protect your skin all day, but especially between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the prime time for sunburns. Remember that it’s still possible to get a sunburn on cloudy days, too. Apply plenty of sunscreen (about an ounce, which is the equivalent of a shot glass of lotion), 20 to 30 minutes before going outdoors, and reapply frequently – about every two hours – particularly after exercise or water activities. Size, shape and color Keep an eye on freckles, moles and other spots on your skin, and show any changes to your doctor or dermatologist. Warning signs to look for include a mole, birthmark or brown spot that over time changes color or texture, increases in size or thickness, has irregular outlines, or is bigger than 6 millimeters or a quarter-inch (the size of a pencil eraser). Also, any spot or sore that itches, hurts, crusts, scabs or bleeds, or an open sore that does not heal, should be brought to the attention of your doctor. Concerned about a suspicious spot on your skin? Visit the American Academy of Dermatology and National Cancer Institute web sites to compare the various types of melanomas and their visual characteris-
tics – then contact your doctor for a skin cancer screening. You can view examples of malignant melanomas at http://www.aad.org/public/exams/abcde. html or www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/molesand-dysplastic-nevi/page9. If found and treated early, melanoma has a high cure rate, about 99 percent, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Learn more about sun safety and your skin by visiting www.berwick-hospital. com, click on the Health Resources link and see the Interactive Quiz section to take a test on Melanomas or Summer Skin Exposure. 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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Hazleton Fibromyalgia Support Group by Debra E. Mainiero One of the downfalls of running a support group is low attendance, which was unfortunately the case in May and June. We do our best to provide interesting guest speakers; sometimes that just isn’t enough. My favorite excuses: It's too cold. It's too hot. It's too humid. (We have air-conditioning.) I don't feel well. (My response: If I didn't show up at every meeting when I didn’t feel well, I'd never be there! And that would REALLY be inconvenient because I'm the one with the key!) I don't have a dollar. We don't care! No one will bar you from entry over a buck! I had to go to church. (We MEET in a church.) Yes, gas is expensive. But we make every effort to connect those who live in the same town so that they can carpool. Just ask us. Attendance comes with this guarantee: Feel better or your money back. Even if it's just a buck. Support group meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Faith United Church of Christ, 21 Faith Dr., Hazleton, Pa. 18202. On July 6th local chiropractor Dr. Dan Gavio will talk about myofascial release and fascial manipulation. He's bringing a table and looking for volunteers. THIS WILL NOT BE LIKE YOUR TYPICAL CHIROPRACTIC VISIT! We ask members for $1.00 per meeting (if able to pay) and a $1.00 donation to the church for heating/air-conditioning costs, if able to pay. See new additions to our Lending Library. It’s free! For information or directions, call Carol Vilcko at 788-7363; Debbie Mainiero at 956-1862; Alice Powell at 788-3847; Stacy Morris at 403-4063 or Michelle Hrino at 708-0917. See our website: www.orgsites. com/pa/hfsg
Herbal Lecture presented at Hazle Drugs Natural Health Ctr by Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN Clinical Herbalist, Dean Martens, recently presented an Herbal Lecture at Hazle Drugs Natural Health Center. Dean Martens explained how we can benefit from Herbal Remedies, and how herbs can help various health conditions such as Heart Disease and Diabetes. “Only the body can heal the body” said Martens in his lecture. When herbs are combined with lifestyle changes, this synergy greatly assists the body’s ability in cleansing, rebuilding its energies and immune system and ultimately rebalancing itself. One of the herbal blends Dean Martens recommends is the Female and Male Health Assist. They both contain blood/ lymph cleanse which cleanses our bodies of toxic materials. Blood/Lymph assists the liver in filtering out blood and helps the lymph with its flow of excretion. Female and Male Health Assist also contain Endless Energy blend which assists the body in creating hormonal balance and rebalancing the energies
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Golfing Shoulder Pain and Injury by Ting Oh, PT Golfers in NEPA have a limited window to enjoy their sport and anything that may impact this especially pain or injury may ruin the whole season. The golf swing requires the shoulders to move into extreme motions and will therefore place large stresses on its structures. This makes the shoulder prone to pain and injury and studies have shown rotator cuff impairment is the greatest cause of shoulder pain in the middle aged and the occurrences of rotator cuff tears increase greatly after age 50. The rotator cuff muscles are very active throughout the golf swing and when they are painful, will impact its mechanics, clubhead speed and angle and therefore accuracy and distance. The end result usually is bad scoring. Not to mention you are probably doing more damage to the rotator cuff every swing you take. Repeated strain on an injured and weakened tendon will cause it to fray and eventually tear meaning surgery and trust me, surgery is no fun! So have you been feeling some shoulder pain with golf? Be sure to get it checked out. At the early stages of rotator cuff tendinitis or bursitis, it can be managed conservatively. In most cases, the right treatments can reduce pain, inflammation and correct the mechanical problems that may exist that caused the injury through specific stretches and exercise. For the active golfer, treatment by someone who knows the mechanics of the golf swing is important as they can guide you through the process of fine tuning your shoulder for the stressed placed on it. In fact studies have shown the right exercise program
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How Can I Tell If It's PTSD? by Howard M. Ogin, Psychologist People can develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder as a result of any serious trauma including war, criminal violence, sexual, physical or mental abuse, an auto or industrial accident, fires, floods, hurricanes or any event that can be perceived as life threatening. If you suspect that you might suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder put a check mark next to each symptom below, take the results and discuss them with your health care professional and/or a psychologist. Have you experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event that caused intense fear, helplessness or horror? Do you re-experience the event in at least one of the following ways? Repeated, distressing memories and/or dreams? Acting or feeling as if the event were happening again (flashbacks or a sense of reliving it)? Intense physical and/or emotional distress when you are exposed to things that remind you of the event? Do you avoid reminders of the event and feel numb, compared to the way you felt before, in three or more of the following ways: Avoiding thoughts, feelings, or conversations about it? Avoiding activities, places, or people who remind you of it? Blanking on important parts of it? Losing interest in significant activities of you life? Feeling detached from other people? Feeling your range of emotions is restricted? Sensing that your
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Increased Travel Requires Increased Protection There is interconnectivity among countries more than ever before. As the population more than doubled between 1950 and 2007, international traveling increased 35 fold. Air travel in particular makes it easier than ever to hop scotch from one part of the world to another with very little effort on the part of the traveler. But this privilege enables serious illnesses and infectious diseases to travel just as conveniently as travelers themselves. The medical community recognized a need for comprehensive travel health services to ensure adequate preparation prior to traveling. These services are successful in preventing the spread of serious illnesses and infectious diseases by utilizing evidence-based medical practices to help travelers remain safe. The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center offers a variety of international travel health services including a consultation specific to a traveler’s health, destination, itinerary, and medical/travel history; comprehensive and current health information about health and safety risks for specific travel destinations from authoritative sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; a physical exam and all travel and routine vaccinations; malaria chemoprophylaxis, if necessary; and prescriptions for specific travel risks. Dr. Michele Kowalski-McGraw is a board certified physician in Family Practice, an area leader in the field of occupational medicine, and one of the friendly faces patients will see at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center when receiving travel health services. Recently, Dr. Michele was the proud recipient of the International Society of Travel Medicine’s (ISTM) Certificate of Knowledge. “This certificate is something for people to look for when choosing a travel health medical provider. I wanted to provide the highest standard of care for my patients and sought the help of the International Society of Travel Medicine in order to do so,” said Dr. Michele. Continues in next column
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Dr. Joseph Bafile Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is common in people who perform repetitive motions of the hand and wrist, such as typing. When the wrist is poorly positioned, there isn’t enough space for the median nerve to travel to the hand. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by pressure exerted on the median nerve at the point where it passes through the wrist. The median nerve supplies sensation to the thumb-side of the ring finger. It also supplies movement to part of the hand. The nerve enters the hand between the wrist bones (called the carpal bones) and the tough membrane that holds the bones together (the transverse carpal ligament). This space is called the carpal tunnel. Since the passageway is rigid, any swelling in this area can cause compression of the nerve (this is also called entrapContinuation from left column
ment of the nerve). Symptoms usually but not always consist of WEAKNESS IN ONE OR BOTH HANDS, NUMBNESS OR TINGLING IN THE THUMB AND NEXT TWO OR THREE FINGERS OF ONE OR BOTH HANDS, NUMBNESS OR TINGLING OF THE PALM OF THE HAND, WRIST OR HAND PAIN IN ONE OR BOTH HANDS, PAIN EXTENDING TO THE ELBOW, IMPAIRED FINE FINGER MOVEMENTS (COORDINATION) IN ONE OR BOTH HANDS, WEAK GRIP OR DIFFICULTY CARRYING BAGS (A COMMON COMPLAINT) and ATROPHY OF THE MUSCULAR BULGE UNDER THE THUMB. Chiropractic care works on correct ing symptoms and relieving pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call 570788-3737 today for a complimentary consultation. P
“The International Society of Travel Medicine is an organization that provides a means to keep current with new developments along with new treatments and challenges. The certificate in travel health recognizes completion of training in the field and passing the Certificate of Knowledge exam, followed by continuing medical education,” said Dr. Michelle. Be sure to put the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center on your travel checklist… right next to “Remember sunscreen” and “Don’t forget bathing suit.” For more information, call 570-501-6805.
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It's Never Too Late by Dr. Tim Kelly, PT, DPT Recent studies by the North American Spine Society have shown that even 90to 100-year-old nursing home residents can benefit from a regular program of strength building exercises. What are the benefits? Better balance. Strength training can help improve balance - a key issue for the elderly who are at risk for falls. Particularly, hip muscle strength reduces the risk of a fall. If you can't rise out of a chair without using your hands, you need to strengthen your hip muscles. Faster responses. Exercise can increase the ability of muscles to respond quickly and efficiently, which may also play a role in preventing falls. Reduced risk of osteoporosis. Weightbearing exercises help build and maintain bone mass, reducing the likelihood of osteoporosis. Improved quality of life and mental alertness. Studies show that people who exercise regularly enjoy a higher quality of life and increased mental alertness. Even patients who have minor mental impairments after a stroke have shown small improvements in thinking with exercise. Other studies have shown that men and women over 65 years of age will benefit more from strength training than any other age group. Unfortunately, the 65 and over group is also the most least likely to exercise regularly. Beginning a strength training program does not have to be complicated! Starting off with a difficult routine is associated with a higher dropout rate. The main goal is to increase physical activity that is appropriate for your age and medical conditions. At Physical Therapy Specialists we offer programs designed for all ages, but take special pride in prescribing an effective blend of aerobic and anaerobic (strength) exercises for our senior patients and clients. It’s never too late to get started. P
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When a Scammer Knocks: How Seniors Can Close the Door on Fraud by Marlin Duncan In today’s digital age, con artists feel right at home online, trying to get us to click on their latest schemes. But they also are still practicing their trade the time-tested way: Knocking on doors. Comfort Keepers offers some advice to share with seniors on how to defend against door-to-door scams: OO Don’t let door-to-door salespeople in the house. Some con artists pose as salespeople as they look for burglary targets. OO Refuse to do business with door-todoor salespeople unless confident they are locally-based. Ask contractors to present their license. OO Never sign or buy anything on the spot. At least think about it overnight.
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a little time to stop payment if needed. Write checks to businesses, not individuals. Again, don’t buy on the spot. OO If you have any doubts, call the Better Business Bureau (check www.bbb. org for the nearest office) or police department to see if they’ve received any complaints or have any information about the business in question. (But just because they haven’t received complaints doesn’t mean the salesperson is legitimate.) OO Get everything in writing. Con artists pour on the charm and take advantage of senior citizens’ polite, trusting nature. Advise seniors not to allow a salesperson to make them feel guilty when he appears offended by their cautious approach. After all, legitimate businesspeople understand they have to earn their customers’ trust. They take caution and skepticism in stride P
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The Laurels Fun in the Sun! What a beautiful time of the year! The Laurels Residents sure have been enjoying the long awaited bright, sunny weather! Our June calendar kicked off celebrations with outdoor discussions and short walks in the afternoon. We had a Father’s Day BBQ and a Senior Living Community picnic at Community Park. Now for the next summer months, we’re gearing up for some fun! We have many outdoor trips planned now that the weather is so magnificent. We wish everyone a beautiful summer! Laurels Relay for Life On July 23rd from 1:30-3:00pm our Laurels residents will take part in a Relay for Life Walk to raise money for our local American Cancer Society Chapter. We will display the beautiful Luminary bags and balloons for our event. Cindy Robertson will provide entertainment from 1:30 – 3:00pm and our walk will begin at 2:00pm around the Laurels grounds. We will be presenting a check at the end of the event to Joann Yannuzzi from the Grater Hazleton American Cancer Society. Laurels resident, Gene Perek has been spearheading the fundraisers by selling chances and donating a lottery board. Between his efforts and the generosity of our residents and staff members, we have raised quite a bit of money so far! Stop by and cheer on our residents while they help raise money for our local community and a wonderful cause!
Personal Assistance At the Laurels, we offer “Special Personal Assistance”. Our Laurels residents are very special to us; we enjoy the privilege of providing each of our residents with our personal attention. Since shopping can be difficult for some of our residents, we provide a weekly Personal Shopping service. Residents submit a list of items needed from the store on Tuesdays by 3:00 PM and receive delivery by Wednesday morning. Also, our staff is always available and willing to offer any assistance, as in help with writing a letter, wrap a gift, or even help choose a pair of shoes to match the outfit; no matter what the request may be. The Laurels is locally Owned and Operated, and we take personal pride in our facility because your family becomes our family. If you would like more information regarding the special amenities the Laurels has to offer, please call our office at 570-4557757 or email us at info@laurels-seniorliving. com. Call us for a complementary lunch and a personal tour of our beautiful facility and speak to one of our administrators. The Laurels Senior Living Community – Where our Family of Residents Come First! “The Laurels Senior Living Community…”Where Our Family of Residents Come First!” P
Thursday, July 07, 2011 Palmerton Hospital 135 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, PA 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, July 09, 2011 Thimberhill Community 221 Killington Dr., Henryville, PA 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, July 13, 2011 WZZO Drive 90 Blakeslee Blvd., Lehighton, PA 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, July 17, 2011 New Life Evangelical Church 6804 Weiss Rd., New Tripoli, PA 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Mt. Bethel Vol. Fire Co. 2341 N. Delaware Ave., Mt. Bethel, PA 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Good Shepherd UCC 3940 Mountain Rd., Slatington, PA 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Hazleton Health & Wellness Center 50 Moisey Dr., Hazleton, PA 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Wednesday, July 27, 2011 St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital 360 Ruddle St., Coaldale 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday, July 30, 2011 Dylan Krum Memorial Drive St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran 222 Church St., Lehighton, PA 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Personal Care Services Versus Nursing Home Care by Seth Montz, Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center provides an alternative to the nursing home and living home alone. It provides a high level of service, community, and support without the costs associated with full-service nursing home care. Its services are best utilized by the individual who: OO Needs to feel independent, yet wants someone close by OO Is lonely and afraid and doesn’t like living alone OO Might need 24 hour supervision OO Is forgetful about medication and eating OO Needs assistance with normal activities of daily living OO Does not require a nursing home, but has failing health OO Does not want the expense or environment of a nursing home
tation, and physician visits. Healthcare at Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center is managed on a daily basis by a professional and trained staff that is available to help meet our resident’s individual requirements. Along with excellent supervision, our residents benefit from the attention paid to their psychological, social and emotional needs. Every effort is made to promote dignity with respect, while fulfilling the needs of the individual. The necessity for recognition and personal achievement go hand in hand with a strong desire for companionship and security. Our staff is sensitive to these needs. We offer an excellent recreational activities program to enhance the quality of life of each of our residents. Our activities department’s main focus is to provide stimulating, enjoyable programs and activities that appeal to the varied interests of our residents. Personal Care Services encompass The facility is housed in a magthe following areas: dining, personal hygiene, nificent new single level facility designed activities of daily living, medication, rehabili- specifically for the older adult. It sits on a
beautifully landscaped 2 acre tract overlooking a pond, at the junction of Woodbridge & Village Roads, adjacent to the Pinebrook Residential Community just off Route 61 in Orwigsburg. Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center is licensed and regulated by the State of Pennsylvania, and meets or exceeds all regulations concerning the care of its residents. In addition, it offers a pleasant, homelike setting in a comfortable modern environment. An atmosphere of concern for our residents’ well-being can be sensed once you enter Pinebrook’s doors. Attractively designed and tastefully decorated; careful consideration was given to the facility layout with special emphasis on comfort, ease of living and security. Our residents enjoy congenial companionship as they receive dedicated supervisory care around the clock. Every individual has special needs and we welcome your inquires. For additional information, contact our Administrator at 570-366-8544. P
Seniors want a home, not an institution. At Pinebrook Personal Care and Retirement Center, we understand how important your time is. Our residents go to the mall or visit a friend on their schedule, not ours. Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center is a fully licensed 63 bed facility committed to caring for the whole person. By treating our residents as individuals, with all the respect and dignity they deserve, and providing a stimulating environment rich in program and content, we maximize our resident’s independence and individual interests. Pinebrook Personal Care & Retirement Center provides a safe, supportive, residential setting for individuals who need some assistance with daily living activities.
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The Best Years of Our Lives in Our Hometown by Larry Ksanznak There was a feeling of excitement and glee when it was your turn to ride in the rumble seat of the old Plymouth. The rumble seat was located in the trunk section of the car. You lifted a handle in the back of the car and it folded out to expose the cushioned seats. There was small rubber pads mounted on both sides of the back fenders to place your feet to get into the rumble seat. When you went for a ride on a Sunday afternoon every kid wanted to sit in the rumble seat. It was pure excitement as the car traveled down Rt 309 with your hair blowing in the breeze. Incidentally, you may remember there were
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no seat belts. You may also remember there were running boards on the sides of the car. The 1950’s was the time when cars became available following WWII. A constant dream of every service man or woman was to buy a car after the war ended. There was a dire need for a car as people moved to the suburbs or working outside of the Hazleton area. Men were working at the Bethlehem Steel, industrial plants in the Lehigh Valley area, Johns Manville in New Jersey, building new homes in Levittown, Pa. and they needed transportation to and from Hazleton. One of the newer cars was the Nash Rambler. The Nash dealership was located on South Church Street directly across from the Beltway Diner. Bob Howey, a West Hazleton High School graduate, was one of their leading salesmen. We would wait for Bob to drive up in a new Nash at Brehm’s and take us cruising down Broad Street. Another visionary car captured the imagination of the public by the name of Tucker. A dealership was opened on South Poplar Street with large displays in the show window to draw your attention to this glamorous new car. The Tucker had many unique new features. It had a directional third headlight located in the middle of the front grill; it had self-sealing tires and the first seat belts in a car. The promotional literature called the Tucker the car of the future. Unfortunately it never lived up to the hype and only 38 cars were ever produced. The same could be said of a Ford model called the Edsel
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Pacer and Ranger. Do you know what car your parents or grandparents owned during this time period? There was Studebaker Lark, Hudson Hornet, Chevrolet Impala or Bel Air, Pontiac Silver Streak, Ford Crestline, Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Fleetwood, Oldsmobile Super 88, Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon featuring a push button transmission, Kaiser-Frazer Vagabond, Chrysler New Yorker, Desoto Sportsman, Mercury Cruiser and the Dodge Wayfarer. These cars were on display as the drivers would drive up and down Broad Street cruising on Friday and Saturday nights. Gasoline was 15 cents a gallon. When you stopped for gas, the attendant washed your windshield, checked your tire pressure and pumped your gas. These are some household memories from the 1950’s. Prices and Pecoras delivered your white or chocolate milk to the door every morning. A beautiful sound was to hear the hoof print sounds of the horses drawing the milk wagon. The iceman brought a chunk of ice for your icebox. On hot summer days we would follow the ice truck waiting for pieces of ice to fall off the back of the truck. At times, a kind iceman would cut slivers off the ice chunk to share with the eager youngsters. There were three major soda companies serving our area. Moran’s had white and brown birch beer, lime, pineapple, strawberry, and twenty other flavors. Posties of McAdoo served the McAdoo, Kelyares, Jim Thorpe, Coaldale and Palmerton area. Ma’s Old Fashion was the leader in selling root beer. The youngsters went to the store for Cracker Jacks that had a prize in the box. There were two sticks to an ice popsicle so you could share with a friend. When you were eating a candy bar, eating an apple or drinking a soda and you saw your friends you had to call out, “Fenn-Ends-Canary Bites” or else you had to share what you had with them. So there were times when 3 or 4 kids would drink from the same soda bottle. I just can’t picture a Soccer Mom today accepting this kid sharing mode. There was a time when war meant a card game. If a weapon was brought to school, it was either a peashooter or a sling shot in your back pocket. The school was not transformed into Lock Down mode. Arguments on the playground were settled by “doovers” or decisions by “eney-meeney-mineymoe.” You settled disputes over football or baseball games without the help of adults. It was cool to place a stiff baseball card between the spokes of the bicycle to make a loud vibrating noise. You gave a friend a ride on the inner bar of the bicycle. I’m sure you remember roller skate keys, hot water bottles, straps
on ice skates, leggings in the winter, King of the Hill snow ball fights, curfews, walking the rails, swimming in the stripping holes, wearing saddle shoes, beanies, roller skating to music at the Skating Rink in West Hazleton, your first paper route to earn money, watching the West Hazleton Red Roses fast pitch softball game in the field behind WHHS, taking piano lessons, catching fireflies in a jar, playing spin the bottle, sitting on the swing on your front porch on a Summer evening, playing your first game of pool, flipping baseball cards, your first roller coaster ride, train ride to Eurana Park in Weatherly, the bumper cars at Hazle Park, being picked for a team at a basketball game at 14th and James playground, attending your first Turkey Day game watching HHS vs. WHHS at Harman Geist Stadium, wearing your brother’s hand-me-down clothes, a broken arm, your first date, playing the pinball machines at Bator’s or Uchno’s poolroom, your first visit to the Knotty Pines, “Playing Buck, Buck how many Fingers up” on Clay Avenue, getting your first crew-cut haircut at Fritzie Cheslock Barber Shop, taking the ashes out to put under a tire in the winter, getting coal from the basement for the kitchen stove, learning how to jitterbug and do the polka, and finding a popsicle stick with the word FREE printed on the side. If you remember these experiences, raise your hand. It was a big deal to be selected to take the chalk erasers outside to clean them against the brick wall. You waited for F.X. Antonelli, vice principal to post the names of the Junior High Safety Patrol. You were proud to wear a white Safety Patrol belt and a shiny badge. A status symbol was to be made a Sergeant, Lieutenant or the highest honor of being the Captain. The big event of the school year was the Safety Patrol dance where you waited to ask a special someone to dance. However, most of the boys just stood in groups and talked while the girls did all the dancing. There was an unwritten rule: what happened in the Principal’s Office remained there. It wasn’t the school punishment that mattered, it was what would happen if your
parents found out about the incident. The top seven school problems in 1950 were chewing gum in class, passing notes, skipping class, banging your wall locker, being late for school, running in the hallways and smoking in the bathrooms. A truant officer was employed by the school to follow up on kids being out of school. Mr. Letcher used to drive around looking for kids playing hokey. I think the seven school problems of today are of a different magnitude. A friend of mine from the WilkesBarre area shared an interesting story with me about home and school relationship. He was a gifted athlete and an honor student who came from an extended Italian family. He remembered one day he came home from school and his father and grandfather were waiting for him at the front door. They took him to the backyard under the grape arbor. His father was waving an unopened envelope from the school. He knew his father was upset because he smoked even harder on his stogie. He said, "Don’t ever have the school send me another letter." The next day when he went to school, he sought out the Principal. He asked him why he sent a letter to his parents. The Principal was all excited since the letter was from Syracuse University offering him a full scholarship. Albeit fathers played a prominent role in the household, the mothers were the Commander-in-Chief. When your mother wanted you home, she went to the front porch and either whistled or called your name in a very loud manner. If you got in trouble in the neighborhood any mother had the authority to take you to task for your behavior. Your family was your comfort zone and a safety net in life. Older brothers and sisters were your mentors and role models. They watched over you until it was your turn to be the guardian. We accepted the premise that you had to take the bad with the good. You learned to tell your parents the truth the first time, the second time was not pretty. You
knew your family was with you in the best of times and the most difficult times. Just as your family was important so was your neighborhood. You lived in an extended family within your neighborhood. If you misbehaved in any neighborhood some mother would straighten you out with a firm reprimand. Within the confines of your neighborhood were unwritten but sacred rules of honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect for each other. Very early in life you learned to respect people who were older than you. You learned how to live by the Golden Rule. A family reserved Sunday for church and it was time for dressing up. There were no Little League games, soccer tournaments, or other social events on Sunday morning. The only sound to break the silence on a Sunday morning was the ringing of the church bells. I am sure that there was probably too much discipline during the 1950’s. There is probably too little discipline today. As always somewhere in the middle is the right prescription for helping youngsters grow into productive members of society. lrknek@optonline.net P
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Makes about 12 ice cream sandwiches Brownies: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray Ice Cream Sandwich Pan with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with chocolate chips. Whisk in sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each pan cavity, spreading evenly. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted at an angle toward center comes out clean. Immediately remove to cooling rack; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter. Vanilla Cookies: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon extract, orange extract or ground cinnamon (optional)
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray Ice Cream Sandwich Pan with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In large microwavesafe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in sugars, eggs, vanilla and, if desired, other extract or cinnamon; mix well. Add flour mixture; mix until blended. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each pan cavity, spreading evenly. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted at an angle toward center comes out clean. Immediately remove to cooling rack; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter. To Assemble: 1 quart ice cream, any flavor Assorted Patriotic Mix Sprinkles and Red and Blue Sugars White Candy Melts, melted (optional) Scoop about 1/4 cup ice cream onto smooth side of half of the brownies. Top with remaining brownies, pressing gently. If desired, roll edge of sandwiches in sprinkles or sugars. Wrap and freeze immediately. Or, dip a portion of the sandwich in melted candy melts; add sprinkles and sugars. Freeze 5 minutes to set, then wrap and freeze until ready to serve.
Makes about 2 dozen pops 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups crisp rice cereal 24 8-inch Cookie Treat Sticks Red, Blue and White Cookie Icing Red and blue candy-coated chocolates Red licorice Spray Star Cookie Treat Pan and rubber spatula or wooden spoon with vegetable pan spray. In large saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat and add cereal; mix well. Press into prepared pan; insert cookie sticks. When cool to touch, remove from pan. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture. (If mixture becomes hard to work with, microwave at 50% power 30 to 60 seconds to soften.) Outline treat as desired with Cookie Icing; add candy and licorice. Let dry at least 1 hour.
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Another Polka Hall of Famer, Frank Liszka, performs on the trumpet and does many of the vocals. Frank has also performed with Bruno Mikos and the Harmony Stars and Frank Liszka and TBC (The Brass Connection). Other members of the band are Al Puwalski on accordion, clarinet and vocals; Mike Evan on trumpet and vocals; David Morris on concertina and Jeff Yash on drums. I highly recommend that you see this great band at your first opportunity. You won’t be disappointed. At the end of the dance, you will surely be saying, “Wow, what a band!” In closing, be sure to tune into “The Polka Connection” radio program on 1490 WAZL 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, on Thursday, July 7 and Thursday, July 21 at the Freeland VFW for a “Swingmasters Jam Session.” The start time is 6:00 p.m. on both nights. Don’t miss our Thursday night “get togethers.” We will also be making an appearance at the Dupont VFW on Sunday, July 24 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. It will be the Polskie Swingmasters with special guest musician Eddie Biegaj. We hope to see you at all of our events. 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 Greater Hazleton Concert Series is proud to announce its 76th concert season. This non-profit, community based organization continues to bring top quality, professional, entertainment to the residents of Hazleton and surrounding areas. The 20112012 season will feature six great concerts in one convenient and economical subscription package. The season will begin Thursday, September 22, with a legendary vocal group, The Lettermen. While the makeup of the group has changed over the years Tony Butala has been leading since its start over 50 years ago. He has kept the trio true to the sound that brought romance to the lives of millions and made the Lettermen famous. Tuesday, October 18, four exciting young singers will light up the stage. IL Voce puts a fresh face on the global phenomenon of the genre labeled “Classical Crossover” or “Popera”. Their amazing sound is created by the combination of these four magical voices and complimented by their beautiful & distinctive look. On Thursday, November 17th, the Five Browns will wrap up the 2011 half of the concert season. The Five Browns are five classically trained pianists playing five Steinway grand pianos. The New York Post has proclaimed: “One family, five pianos and 50 fingers add up to the biggest classical music sensation in years.” The 2012 half of the season will open on Thursday, March 1st with The National Dance Company of Ireland’s Rhythm of the Dance. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using modern art forms of dance and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient. Combining traditional dance and music with the most up to date stage technology, the show is a thousand year old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage show.
The Carpe Diem String Quartet will take the stage on Tuesday, March 20th. Carpe Diem String Quartet is an exciting group that is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of their generation. The group performs the classical string quartet repertoire, but their musical passion has led them down the paths of Gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazzinspired music. A classical string quartet that rocks? Yes! The season will close on Friday, April 20th, with the Allentown Band. Keeping alive a prominent feature of the 19th century Americana, the Allentown Band is America’s oldest concert band. For almost two hundred years, this community based band has preserved concert band music in the tradition of John Philip Sousa at a level of excellence rarely heard today. A Concert Series subscription provides admission to six great performances at a cost of $80 for adults, $40 for students, and $180 for family subscriptions. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium where parking is free, and the drive is short. The Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient and comfortable venue, at a price that can’t be beat. For detailed concert descriptions visit the Greater Hazleton Concert Series website at http://www.hazletonconcertseries. org/, or call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990 for a concert brochure. P
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CHEESECAKE DIP When you are in the mood for something sweet, but you want to keep it light this simple dip really hits the spot. Dipping fresh plump strawberries in the cool and creamy concoction is a fun and delicious way to eat dessert. 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 C. sour cream 3 T. 10X sugar 1 T. milk ¼ t. almond or vanilla extract 1 pint fresh strawberries ¼ C. finely ground graham cracker crumbs or peanuts.
In the The second holiday of the summer has descended upon us. It is a time for family, fun, friends, food and fireworks. For occasions of reminiscence and nostalgia with your own family, try these recipes. They are sure to become comfort foods for the next generation . Schedule enough time to linger over the meal and to enjoy comfortable conversation. Don’t hesitate to move into the house and drag out home movies, videos, or vacation photos after you have finished your meal. The dishes can wait, “THIS IS FAMILY”. While you are anticipating to enjoy your holiday with family and friends and that extra day off, please take time to remember our true American heroes, our servicemen and women who are in harms way and far from their loved ones.
Method: In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, milk and extract and mix until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Place the berries and crumbs in separate bowls. Dip strawberries into cheesecake mixture then into the crumbs. Yields: 1 Cup.
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CHINESE NOODLE CANDY Submitted by Patricia Schiefer Hazleton, Pa. 1 bag butterscotch morsels 6 oz salted peanuts 6 oz Chinese noodles Melt butterscotch morsels in microwave 1 to 1 ½ minutes until soft. Add peanuts and Chinese noodles and mix well Drop onto wax paper and let air-dry. Store in air tight container.
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BUSINESS CORNER: Student Internships – The hidden resource for rounding out your workforce by Liz Tolan Looking for an opportunity to obtain intelligent, willing workers to temporarily shore up your workforce at low, if any, cost? Are you able to share the knowledge you possess about the work that you do in exchange? The Student Internship Program might be a place for you to look to obtain students who are willing to work, in exchange for training, guidance and an opportunity to earn credits towards their degrees. Some interns work for free, others are glad to accept whatever the host organization is willing to pay. These programs give students an opportunity to apply the information they have learned at school in a real business environment. Every school might be a bit different, but in general, here is how the internship program works: First, a student must determine if they are required to do hours of internship,
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From the Heart: Motivational Solutions to Life's Quandaries by Jennifer E. Lee Dear Jennifer, I just graduated high school and have not decided yet about college. My parents want me to get a job if I am going to stay living with them and not go to school. I have never held a real job before and do not even know what I could do. Where do I begin? -Worried in Weatherly Dear Worried In Weatherly, Has anyone told you that you are at a bit of a disadvantage never having had a real, paying job at around eighteen years old? Don't listen to them because you may have more experience than you might think to put on your resume. Start by making a list of all volunteer work, school related activities, and skills you possess. Employers will want to see what skills you have that may apply to a particular job. Did you help with gardening? Have you volunteered at a nursing home? Have you done any babysitting? Write down everything you can think of, including typing and office skills. Once you have this, you can begin to write a resume. Don't worry about paid experience right now, since you probably don't have much. Have someone help you write a cover letter and resume. Look at examples on the internet and find a template that will work for you. Good luck!
Dear Jennifer, My husband and children do not do any housework. Although I work part-time and take care of the children most of the time, I am still saddled with the responsibility of cleaning the house, doing the dishes, cooking most of the meals, and doing the laundry. How can I get my family to help out with the chores around the house without nagging them constantly? -Dumped on in Drums
Dear Jennifer, This week at work, I realized that I am asked to do unethical things and am put in situations where I do not believe we are giving clients the best service. I have to do what the company dictates and cannot change protocol. Please tell me what should I do because I just feel very unhappy about my situation there. -Manipulated in McAdoo
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Dear Manipulated in McAdoo,
Here is something that you have to remember; All people are self determined. What does this mean? Well, everyone is their own master at deciding what they will and won't do. That means that your husband and children are choosing, whether consciously or unconsciously, not to help out with chores. They must know that they will always have a clean shirt and clean dishes ready for them to wear and use because if they don't wash them, you will. That being said, you are equally self determined. You are choosing to do these chores for them, possibly out of love for your family or an obligation to keep them fed and clean. My advice is that if you want them to start doing their own dishes and laundry, you have to stop doing it. If you choose to do this, be prepared for a dirty house for a little while. They will learn that if they want something All the Best, clean, they will have to do it themselves. Jennifer All the Best, Jennifer
Sometimes at work, we are put in situations we would otherwise avoid, whether its dealing with difficult customers or diving through a mountain of paper work. We should not, however, be forced into an unethical situation that goes against our beliefs. Have you told your supervisor how you feel? I would do this first. Don't stay quiet about your mixed feelings. Go to your supervisor or the main manager in charge and tell him or her how you feel about being put in these awkward situations. Based on the outcome of this conversation, you can then decide your next move. If the manager agrees and does something to rectify the situation, then you can rest easy that it will soon be resolved. If this does not happen and the situation remains the same, I would seriously consider looking for another job. You shouldn't have to compromise your morals and ethics for a paycheck. At the end of the day, you have to live with yourself and look in the mirror. All the Best, Jennifer
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Hazleton's Generals, Part One by Marolyn Pensock Pennsylvania's highest city, Hazleton, is very proud of its' native son, our country's newest United States Air Force Brigadier General, Warren D. Berry. General Berry received his oath of office on May 11, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, VA from Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Berry's promotion was effective as of May 2, 2011. His General's Star was ceremoniously pinned on his shoulders by his daughter, Lindsey Rose and his wife, Marie, retired Air Force Lt. Col. In attendance at the ceremony were his parents, retired Army 1st Sgt. William Berry and Mrs. Dorothea Berry. Also attending were his sister, Mrs. Karen Coombs and her husband, Kenneth. General Berry is remembered by his many friends in the Hazleton area, having graduated from our Hazleton Area Schools, Class of 1982. His education includes a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, 1987, where he was a distinguished graduate in the Air Force ROTC with a second lieutenant's commission. He holds a Master of Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in additon to a Master's degree in strategic studies from the Air War College. A graduate of Harvard University Senior Executive Fellows, he also is a graduate of George Washington University National Security Studies program. He has also commanded the 435th Mission Support Group at Ramstein AB, Germany and two maintenance squadrons. He was an Air Staff programmer for over $21 billion in logistics assets and programs, an executive officer to a System Program Director and a Squadron Officer School operations officers. General Berry commanded the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins AFB, Georgia prior to his recent positon of Assistant Deputy Director, Politico-Military Affairs, Western Hemisphere, Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate (J-5), The Joint Staff, The Pentagon. We here at Panorama send our congratulations and best wishes to General Berry on his promotion. Hazleton has, indeed, another reason to be proud of a native son, James R. Joseph. He received the oath of office promoting him to Major General in the Pennsylvania National Guard, on March 17, 2011. The Oath was administerd by Justice Seamus
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P. McCafferty, Pennsylvania Supreme Court. His promotion to Major General was effective as of January 5, 2011. Proudly attending the ceremony were his wife, MaryBeth, his daughter, Amber, and his son's Jim and Bret. A reception followed for his family and many friends. It was served by Lobitz Catering. Major General Joseph is remembered by his many friends locally. During his distinguished career, he, at one time, served as Hazleton City Chief of Police. Major General Joseph graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Northeast Training Academy; his education includes a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He graduated from the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA and was certified as a District Justice by the Minor Judiciary Education Board of Pennsylvania Courts. He has completed numerous military career courses, to include the US Army War College. General Joseph began his military career as an enlisted Soldier in 1971. He completed a tour in Vietnam where he was assigned to the 716th Military Police Battalion. His active duty tour was completed at Fort Polk, Louisiana with the 258th Military Police Company. He joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1974, where he was assigned as a combat engineer with Co. C Engineer Battalion. Officer Candiate School was completed in 1978 at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. Since then he has had a very distinguished career. General Joseph has commanded the 213th Area Support Group, was Deputy Chief and the Chief, National Guard Buerau, Counterdrug Office, Arlington, VA. He also served as Assistant Division Commander, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard. Presently, he serves as the Chairman of the National Guard Bureau Joint Advisary Council, Arlington, VA and is a Senior Facilitator at USNORTHCOM for the JTF Commanders Training Course and has served as Acting Deputy Director J5 USNORTHCOM, Colorado. We here at Panorama send our congratulations and best wishes to General Joseph on his promotion. Next month I'll tell you about other Hazleton Generals. P
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Long-Term Care Planning A continuation of the series of articles written on the subject of estate planning, this month’s topic: long term care planning. The goal, preservation of assets and continued accessibility to Medicaid and other public benefits. There was a time when estate planning was a simple suggestion, transfer assets to your named beneficiaries during your lifetime. Generally that would occur when the
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pens if I die, to what happens when I don’t die, but suffer from a long term illness which requires long term care. With the passage of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, and its eligibility and look back provisions, the need for planning at a younger age has become more critical to your financial security. The answer to meeting your planning needs may be a trust. There are many different trusts, all accomplishing different goals. The use of a well drafted irrevocable trust with spendthrift provisions has become a more desirable tool to provide for the clients who are seeking financial long term care planning, to ensure their long term financial happiness. As stated in a prior article, Pennsylvania has the third highest percentage of residence over the age of 65. Meeting the needs of this increasing population in estate and healthcare planning is a responsibility that falls upon the members of the legal community. To accomplish the goal of long term care planning, a trust should be irrevocable, contain spendthrift provisions, and avoid the standard provisions for discretionary health, education, maintenance, and support payments for the named beneficiaries. A trust can either be revocable or irrevocable. It is important to note that in order to protect a client’s assets when undertaking long term care planning the trust document must identify itself as an irrevocable trust. Once created, the trust can not be terminated and the funds of the trust can not be returned to the Settlor, the one who created the trust. An irrevocable trust must also contain the appropriate spendthrift clause to protect the assets of the trust from judgment creditors that may, absent a spendthrift clause, reach the present trust assets, as well as future trust distributions of the beneficiaries named in the trust document. Finally, in drafting an appropriate trust document for long term care planning, the standard health, education, maintenance, and support standards should be omitted. If a trustee is directed under the terms of the trust to expend principal and income for health, education, maintenance and support of the beneficiary, the property of the trust could be considered an available resource requiring the expenditure of those moneys for long term care, which is contrary to the goal of asset preservation in planning for long term care. Plan ahead. Plan carefully. Choose carefully. Avoid last minute crisis planning. P
Assumptions Can Affect Whether or Not You Qualify for Chapter 7 by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. Last month, I took us through an example of a Means Test calculation to determine if a family qualifies for a Chapter 7. This month we will see how minor changes in the assumptions can change the result. We assumed a family of four in Luzerne County where both parents work and make a combined yearly gross income of $90,000. This amount is over the applicable median income of $79,916 so the full Means Test must be completed. Last month, we assumed: a) mortgage = $700; b) two cars (payments of $300 and $350); c) income taxes = $1500; d) term life insurance = $52; e) childcare = $100; f ) health insurance = $200; g) charity = $50. We saw that this family would not qualify for a Chapter 7 as their disposable income was $929.30. We will keep most assumptions the same, except that we increase taxes and health insurance costs to figures that are more realistic ($1800 and $400). Let’s assume that this family has some medical issues and their out-of-pocket medical expenses are $400 per month. Although the Means Test assumes that medical expenses are only $60 per person it allows for an adjustment later in the form. If the family owes taxes for the year 2010 of $2000 ($33 per month to be paid over 60 months), and both the children attend private school (an allowable deduction
of $137.50 per child), then this family now qualifies for a Chapter 7 as their disposable income is negative 39.03. Anyone would still qualify for a Chapter 7, provided their disposable income on the Means Test is $117 or less. As you can see, even slight changes in assumptions can make the difference between qualifying for a Chapter 7 or not. Next month, we’ll look at how to calculate a Chapter 13 payment to a trustee. P
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A Pilgrimage for Peace 2011
by Marolyn Pensock On a recent spring day, it was my honor and privilege to interview Friars Laurian Janicki and Anthony Skurla regarding the upcoming Pilgrimage for Peace. It was so good to meet Friar Laurian and to renew our friendship with Friar Anthony. I was accompanied by my husband, Bob, who knew Fr. Anthony many years ago during the days of the earlier pilgrimages. Pensock Electronics provided the sound coverage for the outdoor liturgies. Bob, his father, Stephen, and his brother, Donald, were kept busy managing the sound systems. It was a very good visit of two old friends. The good Friars of Holy Dormition Friary in Sybertsville, PA wish to get the word out to all of you that the Pilgrimage was revived three years ago in 2009. It came about with the help of many priests, brothers and laity, who volunteered endless hours. This year the Pilgrimage will be on Sunday, August 7, from 11 A.M. until 6 P.M. The faithful will gather in prayer and fellowship. I do want to stress that this is a Pilgrimage and not a festival. It is an opportunity for all to come and pray for peace in our world and for personal peace, the peace that only God can give. For our readers, I offer a bit of the background of St. Francis. He is so much more than the beautiful artist's depiction of him standing in a garden surrounded by birds and small creatures. Born into a life of wealth and privilege in 1182, Frances Bernardone was a son of a wealthy cloth merchant, in the village of Assisi, Italy. He grew up light-hearted and carefree until he was stricken with a long serious illness. He emerged from this illness a changed man. Dedicated to a simple life of poverty and prayer, Francis relied completely upon the Lord for his very existence. All God's creatures, big and small, were attracted to him; and he called them his sisters and brothers. Francis attempted no more than to live out the teachings of the gospel of Jesus and the spirit of the gospel. His faith and writings attracted others and were the foundation of the Order of Friars Minor. Francis was canonized two years after his death in 1226. His little community began to grow. There were close to 5,000 friars across the 12th century world and the movement continues to this very day. As he preached, he traveled extensively across Europe and the Holy Land. We have been blessed to have a community of friars living among us since 1946. They purchased the Beck
Your Legal Health
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It happens every year. My doctor’s office calls to tell me I need to schedule my annual check-up. I always forget. That’s ok, I appreciate the reminder. Similar to a medical check-up, if it has been some time since you have taken stock of the legal matters affecting your life, perhaps it is time for that legal checkup. Getting a legal checkup can keep you in good legal health and save you money by identifying small legal problems before they become large ones. A legal checkup is a review, with your lawyer, of your most important legal matters, papers, and areas of your life. Like illnesses, many legal problems
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can be cured or even avoided if found early. It would help to first collect your important legal papers. Do you have your essential estate planning documents such as a Last Will and Testament, durable power of attorney and health care directive? If your will and other documents were made a long time ago, changes may be needed due to increased wealth, changes in your marital status, the addition of new children or grandchildren, and death of heirs. Do you have enough insurance coverage? Liability, casualty, property, auto, life, long-term care and disability insurance soften the blow of a disaster. Good insurance is key to good legal health. Do you have good records of your personal property in the event of a fire or other disaster? Your personal property records should be kept in a safe place, and should include as much information as possible about the property, including descriptions, purchase receipts, photos and appraisals. What names are on the titles to your assets including your home, car, stocks, bonds and bank accounts? Title to property has important consequences. It affects what happens to the property if you separate, divorce or die; it controls who has power to make decisions about the property; it has important tax consequences; and it determines whether or not creditors can reach it. Like check-ups on your physical health, a regular examination of your legal health can keep you fit as well. P
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Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day
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and you near retirement. At this stage, you’ll want to decrease the volatility in your portfolio and lock in what gains you’ve achieved, so you may want to move some (but certainly not all) of your more aggressive investments into less volatile ones. OO Cut down on debts. It’s easier said than done, but anything you can do to reduce your debt load will free up money to invest for your retirement. Work diligently to pay off whatever debts you can and examine your lifestyle to find areas in which you can reduce spending. OO Consider working part-time during retirement. Many Americans are now living longer and enjoying happy, healthy retirements. In fact, the concept of “retirement” has changed so that it now includes any number of activities — including part-time work in a completely different area from one’s previous career. If you are willing to do even a little part-time work during your retirement years, you can greatly reduce the financial pressures you may face during this time of your life. The 4th of July comes and goes quickly. So put strategies in place now to help you work towards your own Financial Independence Day. P P
On July 4, we shoot fireworks, attend picnics, watch parades and otherwise celebrate our nation’s independence and the many freedoms we enjoy. But as you go through life, you’ll find out how important it is to work towards another type of freedom — financial freedom. That’s why you need to put strategies in place to help you work towards your own Financial Independence Day. And there’s no way to “sugar-coat” this task, because it will be challenging. In recent years, a combination of factors — including depressed housing prices, rising health care costs, frozen or eliminated pension plans and the financial market plunge of 2008 and early 2009 — has made it more difficult for many of us to accumulate the resources we’ll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle we’ve envisioned. In fact, the average American family faces a 37 percent shortfall in the income they will need in retirement, according to a recent report by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But now that we’ve gotten the “bad” stuff out of the way, let’s turn to the good news: You can do a great deal to work towards financial freedom during your retirement years. Here are some suggestions that can help: OO Save and invest more. Obviously, the younger you are, the greater the benefit you’ll get by increasing your savings and investments. But whatever your age, you’ll find that it pays to save and invest more. During difficult economic times, of course, it’s not always easy to boost your savings and investments, but try to find ways that are as “automatic” as possible. For example, whenever you get a raise, increase your 401(k) contributions, which come directly from your paycheck. And whenever you get a “windfall,” such as a tax refund, try to use part of it for your IRA or another investment account. OO Rebalance your portfolio. It’s always a good idea to periodically rebalance your investments to make sure they are still aligned with your goals and risk tolerance. But it’s especially important to rebalance as you get older
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Ethan Allen & All-Star Baseball
by Rev. Connell A. McHugh
Ethan Allen, who was born on New Year’s Day, 1904, and died September 15, 1993 was one of the most creative persons who ever played Major League baseball. Allen had a 13 year career for six teams: the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns. He finished his career with 1,325 hits in 1,123 games between 1926 -1938. His career batting average was .300. Allen’s best years were 1934 and 1935 as a member of the Phillies in which he hit .330 and .307 respectively. Both seasons he had over 190 hits. Allen led the National League in double with 42 homeruns and was difficult to strike out, averaging less than one whiff every 10 times at bat. Although Allen had a fine Major
League career, he is best known as the inventor of the Cadaco -Ellis board game, All-Star Baseball which was first produced in 1941 and continued every year though 1993. AllStar baseball along with Strat O Matic Baseball was the most popular baseball board games of the second half of the 20th century. All-Star Baseball is listed as one of the top 50 board games of the 20th century. Allen also created about a dozen more sports games, none of which came near the popularity of All-Star Baseball. Ethan Allen’s career was similar to another baseball inventor and fine Major League player, Danny Litwhiler of Ringtown, Pa. Like Litwhiler, Allen was one of the few Major League players of his time to graduate from college. Allen graduated from Cincin-
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nati University in 1926 where he still holds the single season batting average of, 475. Later, Allen earned a Master’s Degree from Columbia in 1932. After his retirement from baseball in 1938, Allen became the National League’s Director of Motion Pictures. Allen also authored several technical books on baseball: Winning Baseball in 1942, Baseball Techniques Illustrated in 1951, How to Play Baseball in 1956, Major Baseball Techniques in 1957 and Baseball Play and Strategy in 1964. Like Danny Litwhiler, Ethan Allen had a long career as a college baseball coach and is in the College Baseball Hall of Fame. Unlike Litwhiler, Ethan Allen’s entire college baseball career was spent at Yale University. Allen coached teams played fro the NCAA baseball title twice, losing to Southern California in 1947 and California in 1948. George H. Bush, who later became the President of the United States, was the captain of the 1948 Yale team. Allen’s Yale team won over 300 games during his tenure. All-Star Baseball was one of my favorite games as a young boy, and I can recall playing it many times with Larry and Dean Bruch and other friends. During the years I played All-Star Baseball, I admit I did not know Ethan Allen was its creator or that he was a former Major Leaguer. Probably, I first became aware of Allen as the creator of AllStar Baseball while perusing my Baseball: The Biographical encyclopedia which includes significant players and selective “common” players. I was determined to acquire a card or two of Allen who was the architect of many hours of boyhood entertainment. I obtained them from Kevin Savage Cards, my favorite sports card auctioneer. Later I acquired a couple of All-Star Baseball Games which were from the 1980s and which hopefully I will get to play this summer. Jack Major in a fine internet article
on Allen entitled “ T h e Original Spin Doctor” relates that Allen first came up with the idea of the game in 1933 while he was a player for the St. Louis Cardinals. Allen designed d i s c s w h i c h could be played on a spinner. Current All-Stars and some oldtimers were included among the discs. Ethan Allen was an erudite student of the game and designed discs consisting of 14 categories that reflect the player’s performance on the actual field. The number one of the disc was for homeruns and players such as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron etc. had much larger number one areas than single hitters such as Richie Ashbun, Nellie Fox and Phil Rizzuto. Doubles and triples also had areas on the discs that were based on the number of 2 baggers and 3 baggers a player hit. Players who frequently struck out or walked had large areas reflecting this on their discs. All-Star baseball was rightfully considered the initial scientifically created sports game. Allen took great pains to have each disc reflect a player’s on field performance. The weakness of All-Star baseball was that the game was based solely on a player’s hitting ability. Pitching, fielding, base stealing etc. did not enter into the equation. If one were playing All-Star baseball, one would choose to start good hitting pitchers such as Bob Lemon, Don Newcombe and Red Ruffing, not weak hitting pitchers such as Koufax or Nolan Ryan. The game included base stealing but slow runners such as Boog Powell would have as good a chance of swiping a sack as Ricky Henderson or Lou Brock. Despite the obvious weaknesses of the game, I can attest to the fact that it was “tons of fun”. Another unavoidable weakness of the game was that sometimes an ordinary player would have a career year, far above his usual performance and his disc would often not be revised. Ethan Allen had the tedious task of contacting each player past and pres-
ent so that he could design a disc. The players did not receive compensation yet most went along with allowing Allen to design An AllStar disc. Ethan Allen stated that he created the game for boys especially from ages 9 though 12. Yet the game did have appeal to adults as well. Allen did not anticipate that quite a few adults would return to playing this game of their younger years and that AllStar baseball because somewhat of a nostalgia fad. Today, all-Star baseball games from the 80s can be found on eBay for between $20 and $30, from the 50s between $50 and $100 and early 1940s editions for several hundred dollars. Hoards of discs covering many seasons are also sometimes auctioned as well. Ethan Allen even created a disc of himself. One of the most unique discs ever designed by Allen was that of pitcher Terry Forster who
was a pretty good relief pitcher for most of his 16 year career. All-Star baseball players often employed him because in his career at bats he hit safely 31 of 78 times for a .397 average! Ethan Allen autographs on index cards or postcards can sometimes be purchased for only $10 or so in many cases, certainly a real bargain. Autographed cards or baseballs of Allen often are high priced as they should be. The two cards of Allen that are the most affordable are the 1933 Goudey and the 1934 Diamond Stars. In VG-EX condition, the Goudey would run around $35 and the Diamond Stars would run around $50. The Diamond Stars card offers a much better likeness of interested. One of my all-time favorite cards is an inexpensive 1936 Goudey black and white photo which depicts Ethan Allen next to a young boy whom he is helping hold a bat. It is truly a great shot. P
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H.F. Grebey School, Part 1 by Marolyn H. Pensock
H.F.Grebey Junior High School was not always the name of this great old school. First it was known as Hazleton High School located on Vine Street from 1912 to 1926, when the new Hazleton High School at ninth and Wyoming Streets was built. Later, it was Green-Vine Junior High School For many of the students, seventh and eighth grades were taught at Green Street School and then the students came to Vine Street School for ninth grade. The school became, Harry F. Grebey Junior High School, after the principal, Mr. Grebey retired. Correct me if I'm wrong. The rectangular yellow brick building was built on a lot on Vine Street between Tamarack and Holly Streets. The lot sloped towards Chrurch Street.This allowed the school to be placed toward the rear of the lot
along the property line on Sherman Court. I remember the coal truck unloading coal on the Holly Street side to the reat if the building. The foundation was stone. There were side entrances on Holly and Tamarack Streets. Seven large windows went across the front of the building, while nine went down each side, on all three floors Plus there were aligning windows on the basement level. The front entrance was set back from Vine Street, with a wide center door, which took up the space for the seventh window, keeping the building symetrical. The door opened unto beautiful wooden floors, walls lined with glass trophy cases. The front of the building was adorned with five large busts. This archiitecture always reminded me and Jim Eidam, too, of the Greek Parthenon. The busts now
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reside in the Hazleton Historical Museum on North Wyoming Street, along with the frieces which lined the halls of the second and third floors. They are all in very poor condition, since they are made of plaster of paris. The only thing that help preserve the busts somewhat, was the fact that at some point in time the school district applied a coat of red paint to them. Hopefully at some point in time the museum will have enough funds to restore both the busts and the frieces. One entered directly into the center of the school. Wide hallways pealed off to the right and left sides. A magnificant staircase arose from both sides to all three floors. The oak banisters had decorative scrolls underneath them. In the very early years, there was a large statue of a woman in the center of the stairway. This statue reached upwards to the second floor. Mr. Tom Gabos, President of the Hazleton Historical Society has no idea who she was or what she represented. Please contact either of us if you know more about her. Tom told me that he spent three of the best years of his life in that school. A beautiful stained glass skylight topped off the stairwell design. Directly across in the rear of the first floor was the double door entrance to the gymnasium. Inside to the right and lefthand sides were the bleachers. Directly in front of one was a large stairway decending to the gym floor. The gym took up most of the width of the building. The boys locker rooms were to the right, girls to the left. Girls changed into their blue gym suits with elastic legholes, short sleeves, collar and snaps to the waist and a pocket on the bodice. We carried them in our gym bags which we made in sewing class as our first project. Our names were embroidered on them. Oh, the skills we learned. If I remember correctly, our sneakers were white Keds. Miss Nancy Bogert was my gym teacher. Mr. Charles Murrin was the boy's gym teacher. The gym was used not only for the boys and girls gym classes, but for all the home basketball games. In addition to great teams, we had great cheerleaders. More about them later. Disc jockeys provided the music for dances which were held in the gym. Parents, grandparents, other friends filled the bleachers to watch the fun on the floor. Lights were dimmed for the slow romantic dances. Remember Deep Purple and Blue Velvet? Many a girl who danced on that floor lived to return twenty or so years later to watch her daughter or son dance on that same floor. Recently, my friend, Sally Ann Knouse Richenbacher sent me a picture of our Grebey boys basketball team 1944-45. Know any of the boys? Are you in the photo? The seventh grade homerooms
were on the first floor along with the shop classes to the right front and the sheet metal classes to the left front. As far as I know, in the 1970's, Janet Arthur was the first girl to take shop at Grebey. This historic event took an act of Congress and a parental request letter to accomplish, but it made for one happy girl. Back in the day, it was just assumed that girls must take cooking and sewing; boys must take shop and sheetmetal. Much later, courses were much broader in home economics and vocational. They broadened to include printing, plumbing and mechanical drawing. How times have changed today. For many years Vine Street School also housed first grade, I remember it being on the right rear side of the first floor. It was still there when Martha Sauer Glance started school in 1946. Her teacher was Miss.Emma McFarland. Back then, the children walked home and back for lunch. The school day was from 8;00 A.M.to 4 00 P.M. There still were no school buses in 1946. Some parents walked their children to school, since they were just five or six years old in first grade. Lunch was from 12 noon to 1 P.M. The room had old time, little wooden desks with a shelf for books underneath the desktop which went straight across. The attached seat folded up to the back. During class it was put down to hold the child. Two children could sit on the same seat, if need be. Up that beautiful staircase to the second floor, we went for eighth grade. The class rooms were really large. The sewing room, with it's treadle machines, was located to the front. Another large classroom was beside it. Mr. Anthony Scarcella taught math in here. On the Tamarack Street side was the principal's office, along with three or four classrooms. Miss Ruth Ochsreider, the music teacher and orchestra conductor had the end room, next to the stage. Mr. Robert Cataldo came next. He had the Drama Club. Then came John Yeager, who was in charge of the camera club. The Holly Street side had classrooms corresponding to the other side. In the center was the auditorium, where we had a short assembly in the morning for announcements, pledge to the flag, scripture and prayer. Jim Eidam remembers that the stage curtain had a large emblem which read 'GV Junior High School' , from the time when it
was Green-Vine. On Fridays, we sang. Words to the songs were projected unto a screen on the stage. One of the students usually accompanied us on the piano. Edna Glance Cantner was one; another was Dorothy Fitcher Iffert. I'm sure there were many others. We really loved assembly. The auditorium balcony was on the third floor. These seats were for the ninth grade homerooms. I think they were the best seats in the house. Classrooms lined the walls on the
third floor. Miss Rose Welsh's, cooking class had the front room on the Tamarack Street side. We made tea. One tea bag to a class. That was pretty weak tea, as I remember. Miss Catherine Stumpf's art class had the long narrow front room. You had to go up two or three steps and down a short wide hallway to enter it. Mr. Edward Brown taught Latin. I loved it. If you know Latin, you can usually figure out the meaning of many English words. We had really great teachers. I'll tell you more about the school, the teachers and students that brought it to life next time in part 2 of this story. P
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ANNUAL VETERANS PARADE Time:10:30am - ?? Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Catholic Jul 20th War Veterans provide color guard. Refreshments to follow. Fireworks at dusk, Crispin Herbs in the Garden Workshop Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Jo Field. Jackson Mansion, Market Street, Berwick, PA Robbins and Sandy Visintainer will offer an evening workshop, Herbs in the Garden on Wednesday, July 20th at 7 pm at Good ShepJul 7th herd Church in Drums. Registration and a AFSCME retirees Sub-Chapter 8701 will fee of $5.00 is requested. Call the Luzerne meet on Thursday 7-7-11 at Noon for lunch County Extension at 1-888-825-1701. at Tom's Kitchen, Conyngham, PA. The meeting will be at 1pm, on the agenda will be Jul 23rd discussion of the annual picnic at Whispering Willows on August 4th, 2011. New members Sponsored by the Anthracite Apostles Inc. and The Community of Prospect Park are welcome. $20.00 per rider, $10.00 per passenger Proceeds go to Heather Yurick Foundation Jul 8th Registration begins at 10:30, Run starts at 12:00 sharp Polish American Block Party The run starts and finishes at Prospect Park, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. There will be food, July 8, 9, 10, 2011 adult and children friendly refreshments, Truck Parade Friday starting at 730 Homemade Bleenies, Halupkies, Haluskie, games, entertainment, tricky trays and a whole lot of fun and support for the Yurick Polish Platter and much more. family. Come out and help support Heather Games for all ages Yurick! Entertainment nightly
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Butler Township Festival Inc. First Annual 5k Run/Walk Sunday August 21, 2011 9:00am During the Annual Butler Festival Partial Proceeds to Benefit the Hazleton Animal Shelter, Freedom Park on W. Butler Dr., Drums Pa. 5k begins and ends at park Course follows the new bike lane on Butler Dr. and W. County Rd. $20 pre registration paid by Aug. 10, 2011 $25 day of race Jul 16th Registration 7:30-8:45am at New Community Bldg. rear 415, W. Butler Dr. Ringtown Community Yard Sale Over 120 family yard sales, plus refreshments Registration available www.butlertownshipfestival.webs.com
BERWICK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Time: 7pm Stanky and the Coal Miners will perform on the Jackson Mansion lawn. They are the most famous polka band in PA and are definitely a fun show to watch. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Jackson Mansion, Market Street Berwick, PA
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Trivia 1. Which two countries in South America border neither the Atlantic nor the Pacific Ocean? 2. In China these noodle-dough dumplings are filled with meat and boiled in soup, and are called what? 3. Kevin Costner played the role of soldier John Dunbar in what film? 4. Which tiny country is sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria? 5. The artist Antonio Canaletto created numerous paintings of which city? 6. Which baseball team set an all-time record when they lost 120 games in 1962? 7. The Allegheny and Monongehela rivers meet to form the Ohio river in which city? 8. What contracting membrane regulates the amount of light entering the eye? 9. Steven Spielberg won his first directing Oscar for his work in what 1994 film? 10. In America it's called the radio antenna. In Britain, it's called what?
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Joe Snedeker's Ride For St. Joseph's Center WHEN: Newsday - therefore, he watch 16's Morning Memay not be able to teorologist Joe Snedeker stop very frequently will be pedaling his Go Joe between those loXIV for St. Joseph's Center, cations - But, he'd Dunmore (www.stjosephslove to give a wave. center.org) during the week • Each evening's of July 25th. stop will feature WHERE: After 4 that leg of the jouryears of cycling through the ney, its people WNEP-TV viewing area, and, thanks to the we'll be back to the tradicommunities, there tion of the first 10 years... will be fun things venturing to distant lands! for folks to do when This year Joe will be beginning his ride from they join us there. the NY/Canada border at a starting point near the towns of Champlain/Rouses Point, SAFETY NOTES: New York (The most distant point so far)! Below you'll find more details on • For Joe's safety and the public's safety, Joe's route as he pedals his way to St. Joseph's WNEP-TV asks viewers not to join Center. Joe on the bike ride. Traffic and riding WHY: Joe wants to Thank You for terrain may put people in danger and supporting the Charity Bike Ride for the last we do not want anyone to get hurt. 13 years and is hoping to build on the over • Please don't jump out to try to give $1-million total for the severely mentally and Joe a donation for St. Joe's. Though physically challenged children and young every donation is appreciated, this adults of St. Joe's. may cause unsafe riding. If you can't make it to the live shot ONLINE DONATIONS: locations, you can still mail your donation to: Go Joe Bike Ride - https://www. Go Joe XIV, c/o WNEP-TV chi-cash-advance.com/sforms/appeal1163/ 16 Montage Mountain Road Contribute.aspx Moosic, PA 18507 St. Joseph's Center Telethon https://www.chi-cash-advance.com/sforms/ Thanks for any support you can give St. Joe's. appeal1162/Contribute.aspx PLANNED STOPS HOW WILL THE BIKE RIDE WORK? AND FUN INFORMATION: • •
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Joe will begin his ride from the US/ Canadian border. The live shot locations are listed below and have important information about each of them. Viewers are encouraged to go to one of those locations to see Joe as these locations are certain. Each morning, Joe will give a better idea of his route for the day on Newswatch 16 This Morning. Remember, each day provides different challenges in terms of distance & terrain - and weather is always a factor. Joe will be riding at his own pace with a target of reaching specific places each
Day 1. Monday. Start with live shots and discussion 5am at US/CANADIAN border near rural areas near Rouses Point on Lake Champlain. We'll be staying on NY Border side to avoid any confusing, costly and time delaying procedures involving border crossing, but literally on the BORDER (see Google Maps pictures). A 100-mile cycling day will end up in the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Placid, NY with obvious interesting live shots and visuals for the evening news. Day 2. Tuesday. Morning live shots at Lake Placid lead to a day of cycling about 90 miles south to the Lake George Area. This traditional and touristy area will make for interest-
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ing evening news live shots and discussion to end the day. Day 3. Wednesday. Morning live shots at Lake George will lead to a day of cycling through the Hudson Valley to end up near the town of Hudson, NY after nearly 100 more miles and nice evening live shots on the shore of the Hudson River. Day 4. Thursday. Morning live shots on the Hudson River will be followed by another 100 miles on the bike, now heading westward towards the Catskill Mountain to end up at the site of the world famous Woodstock Festival in Bethel NY. Interesting live shots and visuals will end the day for the evening news. Day 5. Friday HEADING HOME. Morning live shots from Bethel will be used to remind viewers of the St. Joe's Festival and Telethon to begin that day. And the end of the week-long bike ride. From Bethel, NY, a day of cycling about 80 miles west into the WNEP viewing area will follow, passing over the Delaware river into Pennsylvania through Wayne County visiting towns such as Honesdale, Waymart, Carbondale, Jermyn, Troop, Dickson City etc. etc. to arrive Live at the Telethon/Festival Grounds during the 6pm news. The arrival at the festival will be accompanied by (as usual) a few guest riders, My kid(s)? And a nice check presentation! Whoo Hoooo!. P
Volunteers of Loving Care Announce Car Show Plans Volunteers of Loving Care, a local non-profit Organization in Hazleton has held just about every Fundraiser over the past 19 years. This year they are trying something new and exciting. On Sunday, July 10, 2011 the group will hold their first Car Show. The Show will be held at the Laurel Mall in the Regal Cinema Parking Lot from 9 to 3. The Group is making this a family friendly event with0 something to do for everyone. They will have tricky trays for the ladies, a 50/50 drawing and a bake sale. In addition, the West Hazleton Fire Department will provide food throughout the day. There will be a DJ playing oldies all day. There will also be face painting for the children. Drivers attending the show can win Trophies in 11 different classes along with a Best of Show Award and the Volunteers of Loving Care Award. There will also be People’s Choice Award where the Public can vote on their favorite car for a donation of $1.00 per vote. In addition to classic cars, corvettes, mustangs, trucks and motorcycles the group
is inviting Race Cars to participate from the local tracks. In addition to Trophies, the first one hundred drivers will receive Goody Bags and Dash Plaques. This show will be held regardless of the weather and tents are allowed on the grass sections of the show field. For more information on the Show or to receive a registration Form please contact Kris at 570-455-1926 or Beth at 570868-8373. The cost per car is $10.00 the day of the show of $8.00 in advance by July 1, 2011. Admission for the public is free. P
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Bicentennial Picnic Schuylkill County will continue its Bicentennial celebration on Saturday, July 9, 2011 with a picnic and fireworks presentation at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Pine Grove Township. Starting the day will be registration for the Bicentennial Geocaching Event, which will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Jury parking lot behind the
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Plan to Attend the Following Events! ASHLAND July 3 - Fireworks • Memorial Field August 20 - Pioneer Day • Pioneer Coal Tunnel September 3, 4 & 5 - Labor Day Weekend • Open House October 15 - Applefest
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Caribbean cuisine, ice cream, French fries and funnel cakes. Bicentennial merchandise will also be for sale. Admission to the picnic, the fireworks, entertainment, children’s games/story times/face painting and presentations are free. Activities include a Chinese auction, an Old Time Toys presentation by Porcupine Pat, a sale and raffle by the Friends of Schuylkill County Parks, a DVD presentation on the history of Sweet Arrow Lake, face painting, fly tying by Trout Unlimited, an antique fire truck and pumping display, a rescue diving display, children’s games, children’s story times, clowns & balloon animals and more. Parking will be restricted at the Waterfall Road parking lot and will be limited to handicapped parking and vendor parking at the Clubhouse. Parking will be available at the Boat Launch parking area along Sweet Arrow Lake Road and at the Church of the Brethren across from the Boat Launch parking area. There will also be parking available at the Pine Grove Area School District. A trolley and/or bus will provide transportation to and from the Clubhouse. Transportation will also be available between the Boat Launch parking area and the Clubhouse. The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 10, 2011. For more information please contact Sharon Love at 570-628-1191 or slove@ co.schuylkill.pa.us. You can also check out www.schuylkill200.com for a complete list of information. P
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Iron Heritage Festival: A Celebration of History and Music What is the Iron Heritage Festival? Danville citizens love their heritage and the stories of how the Danville-Riverside area grew and prospered. On Oct 8, 1845, the first T-rail in America was rolled out at the Montour Iron Works, the largest iron manufacturing plant in the United States. . The T-rail made it possible for Pennsylvania and America to become the leader in the industri-
al revolution. The Iron Heritage Festival celebrates this rich history and traditions of our community. The Iron Age, 1829 thru 1950 and Danville, PA are truly synonymous. In 1829, the first Iron foundry was established in Danville to manufacture wagon boxes, plowshares, andirons sadiron and griddles. In 1839-1840 Iron Ore started to be mined locally and in 1840 the first Anthracite fur-
nace to efficiently produce iron was opened in Danville. This festival is a celebration of America's ingenuity and foresight and is of interest for all of our Nation's citizens! The Iron Heritage Festival has become one of the largest historic festivals in Central PA. Music thru the Ages' is the focus of the 2011 festival.. This festival is a celebration of America's ingenuity and foresight and is of interest for all of our Nation's citizens! Lantern Light Cemetery Tours, parades, entertainment at Canal Park, bus tours of Iron, Window Displays, Quoits Tournament, Artisan Encampment, food, demonstrations and lots of fun on Mill Street! Plus, garden and church tours and a trip to Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine. The festival is held July 17, 2011 thru July 24, 2011. For more information check the website at www.ironhertiagefestival.net P
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