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The1942 Sugar Bowl
by Rev. Connell A. McHugh
The 1942 Sugar Bowl contest which featured the No. 6 ranked Fordham Rams against the No. 7 ranked Missouri Tigers was memorable for several reasons. The game was played less than four weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in a cold, driving rainstorm in Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The game pitted two excellent defenses against each other and a vaunted Fordham passing attack against Missouri’s nation leading ground game. During the regular season, Fordham was 7-1 with victories over SMU, North Carolina, West Virginia, TCU, Purdue, St. Mary’s of California and NYU. The Rams outscored their opponents 17067 with their only loss coming at the hands of Pittsburgh 13-0. After an opening 12-7 loss to Ohio State, Missouri, who without
the services of All-American Center, Darold Jenkins, handily defeated Colorado, Kansas State, Iowa State, Michigan State, NYU, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Missouri’s only close win was a 6-0 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Over the course of the season, Missouri outscored its opponents by a 22637 margin! Fred Digby, sports editor of the New Orleans Item, who wrote the analysis for the Sugar Bowl program, anticipated an excellent game. Digby did not imagine the driving rainstorm which eliminated the Fordham passing attack and neutralized Missouri’s ground game. The Fordham roster included former Hazleton players halfback, Joe Andrejco, his running mate at Hazleton, halfback George Cheverko, former Hazleton quarter-
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back, Michael Vucksanovich and ex-Hazleton star lineman, tackle Joe Yackanich. In addition to the former Hazleton players, the Fordham roster included quarterback James Noble from Easton, halfback Edmund Shedlosky from Nanticoke, fullback Steve Filipowicz from Kulpmont, the star of the team, who later would play Major League baseball and be the No. 1 football pick of the New York Giants, halfback Sesto Santarelli of West Wyoming, halfback Joe Ososki of Mt. Carmel, captain and starting center, Larry Sartori of Sheppton, guard Peter Pascavage of Frackville, starting tackle Steve Hudacek of Plymouth, and George Tepo of Tamaqua, starting end Stan Ritinski from Luzerne and end, James Moran, from Wilkes-Barre. Fortunately, I was able to purchase a program of this historic game in very good condition, considering the entire game was played in a wicked rainstorm. I doubt if ever a roster will feature four Hazleton players on the same national power and bowl team, not to mention, 11 other players from communities not far from Hazleton. Short paragraphs on eight players from our area appear in the Sugar Bowl program. Captain Larry Sartori of Sheppton is praised for his line play as center and guard. The program relates that starting right halfback, Joe Andrejco, starred for three years in football and basketball at Hazleton High and that he would like to eventually teach history and coach football. George Cheverko is cited for helping lead Hazleton to two high school championships in football and being named All-State three times in basketball. The program notes that Andrejco and Cheverko hold the same positions they did for Hazleton, namely right and left halfback. Joe Yackanich, who played tackle on the Hazleton championship teams and at Seton Hall prep, is also lauded for his line play at Fordham. The program correctly lists one of his nicknames as “Yack” but errantly calls him “Grumley” rather than the correct nickname of “Growley.” Steve Filipowicz is singled out as a junior fullback from Kulpmont who accounted for 722 yards passing. Filipowicz was referred to as “The Bull” because of his 5-8, 195 pound frame. The fine end play of starter, Stan Ritinski is underscored in the paragraph about him. Also praised is senior starting tackle, Steve Hudacek of Plymouth who was severely injured in his first varsity game at the same Tulane Stadium when Fordham took on the Green Wave in 1939. Many thought the then sophomore would never play again, but Hudacek bounced back to become a starting tackle. Among the Fordham officials who appear in the program are Jim Crowley, one
of Notre Dame’s storied Four Horsemen, who led the Fordham football program to prominence with a marvelous 56-13-7 record since becoming coach in 1933. Sadly, the 1942 Sugar Bowl would be Crowley’s last game as Fordham’s coach due to military obligations, Jack Coffey, the long time Fordham athletic official in many capacities after whom the present Fordham football field is named; Jack Coffey has the distinction of being the only Major League baseball player who was a teammate of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb in the same season. Also appearing in the program is Ed Franco, an assistant coach and one of the “Seven Blocks of Granite” who is included in the 1955 Topps All-American football set of past greats. The Missouri Tigers were coached by legend Don Faurot, an exponent of the Split-T formation. Missouri featured a trio of fine running backs: strapping Bob Steuber, who averaged 7.6 a carry during the regular season and finished third in the nation among major college running backs, Maurice “Red” Wallace and Harry “Slippery” Ice. Steuber tallied 855 yards, Wade, 681, and Ice, 603, in the 1941 regular season. Steuber would gain 1,098 yards in the 1942 regular season and be named first team All-American. The heavy rainstorm affected both the passing game of Fordham and the rushing game of Missouri. The conditions resulted in the lowest scoring game in Major Bowl history in which a team actually won. Fordham did defeat Missouri 2-0. There have been four 0-0 ties in Major Bowl history. The only score of the game occurred in the first quarter when Fordham tackle, Alex Santilli, blocked a Don Greenwood punt and Fordham end, Stan Ritinski of Luzerne, chased the bounding ball as it slid into the Missouri end zone. Ritinski then slid off the field and was credited with a safety. Subsequent photos indicated Ritinski had control of the ball before he slid out of bounds and should have been credited with a touchdown. Missouri outgained Fordham on the ground 148-137. Fordham’s fine passing offense was totally stymied, going zero for four in pass attempts. Missouri would amass only 21 yards passing, going two for five while being intercepted twice. Steve Filipowicz of Kulpmont and Joe Andrejco of Hazleton led the Fordham rushing attack with 58 and 49 yards respectively. Filipowicz carried the ball 15 times and Andrejco 12. Harry “Slippery” Ice with 112 yards in 15 attempts paced Missouri. Strapping Bob Steuber managed only 24 yards in nine carries. Missouri drove deep into Fordham territory in the last minutes of the game. Before a field goal was tried, Alex Santilli threw
a Missouri back for a five yard loss. Bob Steuber’s 45 yard field goal attempt was on line but just passed below the crossbar, allowing Fordham to escape with the 2-0 victory. Harry Ice of the losing Missouri squad would be named the MVP of the game. Though Alex Santilli was not the game’s MVP, he was largely responsible for the Fordham victory. Ironically, both Harry Ice and Alex Santilli would become war heroes. Ice joined the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in January of 1942. He would serve 30 months in the Pacific Theatre receiving the Combat Infanytryman Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two special citations. Ice was a Major when he was discharged in 1946. Harry Ice would later serve for nearly three decades on the Missouri athletic staff. He died in 1999. Alex Santilli, who blocked the punt that set up the game’s only score, had returned to the Fordham line-up after recovering from a broken arm. The courage exhibited by Santilli on the football field would carry over to his military career. Alex Santilli was selected to play with the College All-Stars against the NFL champion and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Santilli enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 2, 1942. Santilli became a first Lieutenant who was admired by officers and respected by the members of the machine gun platoon that he commanded. He received a Silver Star for leading the surviving members of his platoon to safety after his group was cut off from its regiment by the Japanese. Santilli wound up suffering from shell shock and was scheduled to be evacuated to safety. However, Santilli would not be benched. Clandestinely, he left the safe area to rejoin and command his company. He was killed in a Japanese ambush in a cane field in Saipan on July 8, 1944. I feel the Sugar Bowl Program of 1942 is extra special because of Santilli’s presence in it. The Sugar Bowl Program contains photos of all players of both teams and interesting advertising from the New Orleans area. The advertising that I found most interesting was Antoine’s Restaurant, which at that time was 102 years old. The restaurant listed quotes from such famous people as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, former President Coolidge, Ethel Barrymore, Jack Benny, Phil Harris, H.L. Mencken, Cornelia Otis Skinner and others regarding their dining experience. Fordham remains one of six Division I-AA teams to appear in a Major College Bowl game and the only Division I-AA team to appear in two Major Bowls (Fordham lost to Texas A&M 13-12 in the 1941 Cot-
ton Bowl). The Sugar Bowl Program is three times lengthier than the normal football program, 72 pages. I would rate the 1942 Sugar Bowl Program among the elite memorabilia sports items for any Coal Region Sports Collector. One can expect to pay $100 and perhaps considerably more for a program in nice condition if one is lucky enough to find one. The furious rainstorm the day of the game makes it quite arduous to find a program in excellent to mint or better condition. Most of the Sugar Bowl Programs are likely to have varying degrees of water stains. Rev. McHugh can be reached by calling Good Shepherd Church at 788-3141 or by email at revmchugh@verizon.net. P
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New Year, New You... New Tattoo! by Steven M. Gulbin Happy New Year! It’s 2012 and I’m sure there are all sorts of resolutions of self betterment, crossing something off of the ol’ “Bucket list,” or just entering 2012 with a new set of eyes and a new perspective. And what better way to showcase the “New You,” than with a NEW TATTOO! So, how do you even begin to go about expressing yourself with some new body art? Years ago, it would be to walk into the local tattoo studio and pick something off the wall and have the artist fire up the machine and you’d be off with your new ink. But with the popularity of tattooing at an all time high, that piece of flash off of the wall is going to be on hundreds of other people! (And you thought walking into a party and having on the same SHIRT as someone else was embarrassing!) So, more time and thought needs to go into this decision to get the best, most original tattoo for YOU! A good starting point is…what do you like? What are you into? Do you like puppies? Old World War II planes? Are you an avid coffee drinker? Do you like Chevy Trucks? People often think, “What TATTOO would I like?” This way of thinking limits
your imagination to tattoos you may have already seen done. But, with the quality and innovation in the tattoo industry in 2012, the only limit you have is making a tattoo TOO SMALL! (If a tattoo is too small and there are too many lines too close together, the image will blend together over the years, and you want it to look good forever!) A fantastic resource is the internet. But don’t walk into the trap that SO MANY people walk into… when you are searching an image, DO NOT use the word “TATTOO” in the search engine! You will end up with other people’s tattoos and many pay sites that want $10-20 for a piece of flash, which again, hundreds of other people may have! For example: if you are thinking about getting a tattoo of a horse, search “horse images” or “horse art.” If you want flowers, search “flower pictures” or you can search a specific flower, “daisy pictures,” and so on. Once you have a good cross section of reference material, visit your local professional tattoo artist, and have a consultation about what your intentions are. It is best to have a pretty good idea where you want to put the tattoo and how big you want it. Some
times it requires a few days or weeks to put together a collaborative drawing of your reference material, but other times the artist will be able to give you an approximate time and cost of the tattoo (most professional artists will charge by the hour, so time = money,) and set you up with a day to come in. It is usually best to make an appointment. Don’t be in a rush because this is a decision that will change your life, and should not be made hastily! On the day of your appointment make sure you are well rested and well fed. ALWAYS eat before getting tattooed or pierced! Show up on time and make sure you aren’t intoxicated because a professional studio will send you home if they smell alcohol on you. Alcohol thins the blood and doesn’t make it hurt any less; contrary to popular belief. All that you have left is to sit down and let the magic happen! Yes it hurts, but once it’s done, it’s done! You will have your new tattoo to celebrate the NEW YOU! P
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Shaping Up With Simple Small Steps Waters recently teamed up with the makers of Centrum multivitamins to encourage Americans to live a healthier life. Here are a few of her great tips to get you started: 1. Turn off the TV. While it's fun to watch your favorite shows together, try doing something a little more active with your family. Play games, take a walk. To start, make one night a no-TV night. Have fun. 2. Don't skip meals. Skipping meals not only slows down your metabolism but also causes you to eat more the next time you eat. Eat small meals throughout your day. Start your day with
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Gloriajean Rossi has realized her dream with the publication of ‘The Ultimate Insiders Guide to Finding the Perfect Wedding Dress in Pennsylvania.” Combining with several top wedding retailers across the country, Rossi has published the book to help guide the entire wedding party through the process. Rossi states, “I want this book to be a resource to help save time, money and stress as you prepare for the wedding of your dreams.” The book is an easy read step by step journey into the process of choosing the perfect dress. Starting with the history of the gown to provide the proper context to help the bride fulfill her vision. Throughout the book there are chapters about shapes, styles, accessories, and alterations. In addition to the dress there are helpful tips on the men’s fashions, the bridesmaids attire, care of the dress at the reception and storage after the wedding. Rossi notes she wanted this book to provide real life advice to ensure every wedding is as perfect as possible. P
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Keeping the wedding plans in one easy-toaccess location makes sharing the task easier. Asking the groom to take an interest in wedding plans is a perfect start to working as a team in the marriage. • Connect the wedding party early. Often, a favorite cousin or sister doesn't live in the same state as the bride. Online wedding planning can span the miles between members of the wedding party. Brides can now spend less time answering repetitive emails and phone calls, because online wedding planning allows them to create a unified place for the wedding party to communicate details, such as tux sizes, dress orders and travel details. • Track the budget's every move. With 60 percent of brides and grooms paying for the wedding themselves, it is important to track the budget every step of the way. Brides
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financial planning, spending money, raising children and family politics. With nearly half of all newlyweds taking on debt to finance their "big day," couples should take every opportunity to make their wedding-related and everyday spending * Marriage Planning 101: Once count toward their future. the ring goes on, the race to plan the perfect wedding begins, giving couples little time to * Destination USA: While destithink about the marriage itself or how their nation weddings, especially to international wedding spending decisions could affect locales, continue to be one of the hottest their future. But smart couples are now set- wedding trends in recent years, they can also ting aside time to address pre-wedding issues present challenges such as increased costs, sesuch as what they will do when it comes to curity concerns, language barriers and unreliable vendors. A less expensive alternative is to pick a centrally located U.S. city like Chicago, known for fantastic wedding and party venues, choice accommodations and activities to suit any taste and budget. It may not be as exotic as Tahiti, but couples often find that more family and friends can attend and planning challenges are drastically reduced when the nuptials stay stateside.
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* Managing wedding expectations: For many brides, planning the perfect wedding is a major life event decades in the making. With this in mind, it's easy to see how wedding expectations can get out of hand in a hurry. With wedding euphoria taking over, busy brides and grooms can quickly lose sight of spending, causing the perfect wedding to turn into fights over money. By managing expectations of what a "dream" wedding should be, it is still possible to have a lovely and elegant wedding without breaking the bank.
* Bridezilla-free zone: The term "Bridezilla" has been used to describe a difficult, unpleasant, perfectionist bride whose obsession with planning the perfect wedding day leaves frustrated family, friends, bridal vendors and even her groom distraught in her wake. Belligerent Bridezillas beware: Horror stories of fist fights, hair pulling, kicking and screaming from out of control brides-tobe have put wedding planners, vendors and bridesmaids on the offensive. Some wedding vendors now go as far as to include language in their contracts reserving the right to cancel if the bride's behavior is determined to be "out of control or abusive." So, whether you hit the gym or hit the spa, have a plan in place to handle wedding-related stress and keep Bridezilla at bay.P
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on the market. Some are too thick to use on the lips (such as Radiesse); these work best for the deeper nasal folds and corners of the mouth. The newest agent for the lips is called Prevelle Silk. Whereas Radiesse is derived from calcium (the same component in our bones, but formulated in a test-tube and liquefied), Prevelle Silk is made of a compound called hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid (which is not really an acid) helps hold together skin cells and this too is a normal component of our body. Prevelle Silk, injected via a tiny needle, has a soft consistency and creates a pleasing end result. Usually but one syringe is required for the entire upper lip. Sure, you can get even bigger lips, but I’m afraid I might lose you to the Bill O’Reilly show or Beverely Hills! P
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Importance of Exercise as You Age Exercise does not end as you enter your golden years. In fact, it may be just beginning. Research supports that it is never too late to develop an exercise routine as long as it reflects your physical capabilities. Muscle mass, balance, and bone density decrease as we age, which means seniors are more susceptible to weight gain, falls, and osteoporosis. Muscle keeps us strong, burns calories, helps to maintain weight, and contributes to balance and bone strength. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of Americans over the age of 65 falls each year. Among individuals 65-84, falls account for 87% of all fractures and are the second leading cause of spinal cord and brain injury. Physical activity, awareness, and prevention are important factors in improving balance and reducing the risk of falls. For those who do not benefit from exercise alone, the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center offers this area’s only computer-assisted balance program. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis and low bone mass affect 44 million men and women in the United States who are 50 years of age and older. “Often times, people do not know that they have osteoporosis until a bone actually fractures. Vertebra (bones in the back) can break, leading to pain, loss of height or back deformities,” says Courtney Pierce, PT, DPT at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center. “Exercise is very important for slowing the
progression of osteoporosis. The best exercises for your bones are weight-bearing such as walking, dancing, jogging, stair-climbing, racquet sports, hiking and weight-lifting.” The Hazleton Health and Wellness Center developed a comprehensive osteoporosis program. Following an osteoporosis diagnosis, your physician may refer you to physical therapy to educate and instruct you about a strengthening program individualized to meet your needs. You also will be educated by the occupational therapy staff about fall prevention and proper body mechanics to avoid future fractures. Each of these conditions can have a significant impact on a person’s independence and personal mobility. The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center offers a variety of programs to assist people in achieving their health and wellness goals. The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center is offering a new fitness special that is customized to meet your personal needs and perfect for those who want to make a six-month commitment, i.e., those snowbirds who are only in the area a few months per year or those who simply want to give it a try. In addition, the Hazleton Health & Wellness Fitness Center is offering a $50 evaluation for free during the month of January. Call the Hazleton Health & Wellness Fitness Center at 570.501.6750 to learn more about the programs offered to help you sustain an independent lifestyle. P
Hazleton Fibromyalgia Support Group As I write this (before Christmas) I am practicing the 15 minutes on (working) and 15 minutes off (sitting and elevating). In a few days I will again be having foot surgery, which means the 15/15 plan will be out the window. One of the difficulties with having fibromyalgia---speaking just for myself----is that my mind has grand plans. On my best day I could not begin to keep up with myself! So the next couple of no weight-bearing months will be particularly hard for my brain (never mind my foot) or my husband. So if you're planning to visit me during my incarceration---I mean recuperation---please remember two things: must love dogs (and cats). And I still won't be doing mornings. Fibromyalgia meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month (No meetings in Jan. and Feb.) at 6 p.m. at Faith United Church of Christ, 21 Faith Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202. They are open to patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or any similar chronic illness. Friends and relatives are also welcome. For information or directions, call Carol Vilcko at 788-7363; Michelle Hrino at 708-0917; Stacy Morris at 4036063; Alice Powell at 788-3847; or Debbie Mainiero at 956-1862. See you on March 7th. Happy New Year to all of you!
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Michael D. Bono, MD, and Hameed A. Butt, MD, Join Alliance Medical Group Alliance Medical Group welcomes doctors Michael D. Bono and Hameed A. Butt to its surgical services team beginning in January. Doctors Bono and Butt are talented, wellrespected surgeons who have been practicing in the Greater Hazleton area for many years. Their new relationship with Alliance Medical Group will provide patients with greater access to high quality surgical care. Recently, Alliance Medical Group united with the resources of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance to significantly enhance the quality of healthcare delivered in the Greater Hazleton area and its surrounding communities. By selecting a healthcare provider in the Alliance Medical Group, you receive access to a highly-qualified team of healthcare providers who practice in a variety of specialties and utilize state-of-the-art medical and diagnostic technology. This means a faster, more convenient healthcare experience for you and your family. Specialties include the following: • Cardiology • Endocrinology and Diabetes & Metabolism • Family Practice • Internal Medicine • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Orthopedics • Pediatric Care • Surgical Services
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J.U.M.P START by Dr. Tim Kelly, PT, DPT At Physical Therapy Specialists we have structured our joint replacement protocols to streamline the recovery process following joint replacement surgery into a new and progressive program called “JUMP START.” The acronym stands for Joint Ultimate Motion Program. We have a 12 step approach that educates the patient in the process. The 12 steps are not sequential, but concurrent, and establish a clear understanding of the shared commitment towards achieving the rehabilitation goals. Physical Therapy Specialists have the special trained and experienced PT’s in orthopedic rehab, and offer specific rehabilitation programs for all joint replacements, including knee, hip, shoulder, first MTP (great toe). Our Hand Therapy Center provides the rehabilitation for the elbow joint and finger joint replacements. Dr. Maryann Gimbel is a certified hand therapist, and has worked directly with hand surgeons developing rehabilitation guidelines for the new-generation implant arthroplasties (replacements) of the finger Joints. Two unique components of our
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JUMP START program are the pre-operative exercise regimens and early mobilization postoperatively. An important part of a patient’s responsibility is to begin exercising before surgery. Gilbey, etal. (Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research) showed that customized preoperative exercise programs are effective in improving early recovery of physical function after total hip arthroplasty. Preoperatively, you will meet your PT/PTA rehab team. Your therapist will work with you for 1 or 2 sessions to establish a customized home exercise regimen that focuses on your needs and the strengthening of specific muscle groups relative to the joint(s) involved. Our JUMP START program recommends early outpatient physical therapy intervention whenever appropriate for the patient. Research from the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Munin, etal.) confirmed that patients discharged to home, rather than a rehabilitation unit, experienced less pain, leading to better outcomes after hip and knee arthroplasties. Our joint replacement program focuses on early mobilization techniques which expedite satisfactory range of motion and function. Physical Therapy makes a difference before, during and after joint replacement. When you’re undergoing joint replacement, whether it’s for a hip, knee, shoulders, or small finger joints, physical therapy plays a critical role in every stage of the process. If you are considering joint replacement, our JUMP START program will facilitate a quick and successful recovery. Contact our convenient clinic locations to make the initial preoperative appointment. P
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Let the Hazleton Y Help You With Your Wellness Resolutions Another New Year is upon us and our thoughts move toward making changes for self improvement. The Hazleton YMCA/ YWCA offers thirty different group exercise classes and can help make this new journey easy and fun for you. If you want it, we can help you make it happen. The newest addition to the Group Exercise schedule is the world renowned Les Mills BODYPUMP. It is a sixty minute total body workout that is choreographed to motivating music and lead by top notch fitness instructors. This class that incorporates barbells and weight plates can challenge even the most seasoned exercise enthusiast. Results are guaranteed. Try a class and you will find out why! The Cycle Room has been newly renovated and Cycle classes are free for Y Fitness Members. Along with a new, modern look, we’ve added an improved sound and light system that is guaranteed to take your workout to a new level of exhilaration. Baile Caliente and Zumba classes will elevate your heart rate, lift your spirits and speak to your inner dancer. If you come, be prepared to sweat off those extra pounds while having the time of your life. Of course we can’t forget the time
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honored classic classes that have been keeping people moving for years at the Hazleton Y. Energize, Half & Half, Ab Solution, Step & Sculpt and others have stood the test of time by constantly evolving. The instructors are also working on some new class formats to add some more sparkle to the schedule. Watch for them, they are going to knock your socks off! Everyone can benefit from being physically active. Most people realize that physical activity can help maintain body weight and strengthen your heart, lungs, muscles and bones but it does far more than that. Engaging in moderate to intense activity most days of the week can help to reduce risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids and even cancer. Exercise can also reduce the symptoms and severity of those health problems plus others such as arthritis, chronic pain and depression. To learn more, contact the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA at 570-455-2046. P
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Laurels Holiday Treats Happy, Happy New Year!! Welcome to the year 2012! We hope your Holiday was a magical one for you and your family. We were extremely busy here at The Laurels. We had such a great time at our annual Resident/ Family Christmas celebration, looked forward to the arrival of St. Nick and enjoyed all the delicious cookies we devoured over the past few weeks! Our Holiday calendar was packed with many festive treats. From tree decorating to baking Christmas cookies, signs of the Season were everywhere! New Years Eve We all had a great time at our annual New Years Eve Party on Friday Dec 30th with entertainment by our friend, Tony Angelo. With all the delicious treats, tasty drinks the festive hats and traditional noise makers, we rang in the New Year in style! Of course the year-end celebration won’t be complete until we all gather in front of the TV to watch “Rockin Eve” and countdown our seconds to welcome the New Year! We cannot believe that another year has passed and we look forward to every wonderful journey 2012 will bring. We hope you had a beautiful 2011 and wish you a magnificent 2012!! Activity Corner Entertainment This month keeps us swinging, moving and entertained by talents of: Angela Vito, The Tune Bandits, George Rittenhouse, Mike Sakoski and Tony Angelo. Upcoming Events We have quite a few “winter” treats coming up! We will be heading out to lunch at Mirakuya, always a special treat! Plus we will be shopping at the Laurel Mall and Church Hill Mall; making Root beer floats and indulging in a little pampering with manicures! Plus, we are really looking forward to our New Years Eve party! We’re really excited to see what 2012 brings! Laurels Volunteers Anyone interested in volunteering any of their free time to help out in any way can contact the activities department at 570455-7757. Any amount of time would be greatly appreciated. From Our Home to Yours Every year our Laurels staff, resi-
dents and family members collect toys for local children who would otherwise not be able to share in the joy of receiving gifts. This year, our collection was donated to a toy drive headed by a special 5 year old named Audrianna. She wanted all of her friends, who spend most of their time at Geisinger’s Children’s Hospital, to be able to experience and celebrate Christmas like the rest of us. Audrianna has an amazing heart and spectacular smile! What a wonderful child to think of others during the Holiday season. We would like to thank everyone who donated to Audrianna’s toy drive. They received so many donations, they needed 2 trucks to deliver all the gifts! We hope Angela, Audrianna and all the other children and parents at Geisinger’s Children’s Hospital have a magical Christmas! For more information, or to schedule a private tour and complementary lunch, please call our administrator at 570-4557757, or contact him via email at rjm@laurels-seniorliving.com The Laurels Senior Living Community…”Where Our Family of Residents Come First" P
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He Will Never Touch You by John Degenhart, DC A 77 year old woman came to my office a while ago. She has had lower back pain for ten years and for one year it has been radiating down her right leg. She has been seeing her family doctor who sent her to physical therapy but the exercises made her
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pain worse. The doctor suggested seeing a pain management doctor for epidural shots to her lower back. She had extensive stenosis, and arthritis and her spurs were degenerating. But getting shots in her back scared her so she asked the doctor, “can I see a chiropractor?” He said, “ No, your back has so much damage in it that he will never touch you.” So more time went on, the family eventually called a family meeting. One daughter agreed with the doctor, not to take her to a chiropractor. The other two daughters felt they had no other options and they couldn’t stand to see their mother in this pain, so they voted to take her to a chiropractor. I knelt down on one knee, I looked into her eyes and I said, “I know you are scared to be here, and I understand why your doctor had concerns about seeing a chiro-
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practor. But I agree with your daughters, you have exhausted all your options and you can’t live in this pain. I was anxious to see what I would find. She was lying on her stomach, her right leg ended up being ½” longer. I did the exam again, and the sisters couldn’t believe a short leg ended up longer just by me bending her feet up. So I gently tapped her right sacroiliac and the pelvic piece dropped ¼”. I did the adjustment two more times and then I said, “Let’s recheck to see if any difference was made.” The daughters came behind me, and they immediately said. “Mom, they are level!” so I gently bent her legs by raising her feet and they still stayed level. “We’re done; now her body has to shift and let all the irritation heal. Let me check you a few times to make sure it stays in place, and let’s give the body’s inherent ability to heal some time.” It was exciting to see week by week how she has less back pain then less leg pain, and then she could make steps easier, run the sweeper, do the laundry and do many things that she couldn’t in years. The entire family was so excited that it was gentle, that mom did great. For this New Year, the greatest gift you can get is to be as healthy as possible to be the best you can be. With less pain, you can be more productive, you can help others, and you can build a happy life. Give yourself the gift of health. Call our office and see either one of us. We would love to help you to be your best self. P
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The Gift of Sight Refractive eye surgery is becoming more and more common place throughout the world. Gone are the days of wearing glasses and/or contacts from grade school to retirement. With all the options available today, the most popular is still LASIK. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This procedure improves vision by changing the shape of the cornea to correct the three main types of refractive problems. For nearsighted people, it will flatten the cornea. For farsighted patients, it will steepen the cornea. And for those with astigmatism, the laser can smooth the cornea’s irregular shape to one that is more spherical. The best candidates for LASIK surgery are those who are with good general and ocular health. Patients should also be at least eighteen years of age. It is important to wait until your eyeglass prescription has stabilized before having the surgery done. That way, an enhancement shouldn’t be necessary a few years down the road. LASIK has certain advantages over other refractive surgery procedures. First,
by Dr. Wasmanski there is relatively no pain involved. During the surgery, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye. Afterwards, some patients may feel a mild irritation for a few hours, which quickly resolves. Another benefit is the rapid improvement in vision. Some visual improvement takes place immediately following the completion of the surgery. For most people, satisfactory acuity is achieved by the next day. This allows patients to resume their daily activities 24 hours after surgery. A final perk to LASIK surgery is the quickness of the procedure. It is usually preformed in less than six minutes. There are very little risks associated with LASIK eye surgery. Most commonly, patients experience a temporary dry eye condition. This results when the corneal flap is made. During the first six months following surgery, it is important to use artificial tears to keep the eye moist. This condition is usually temporary, resolving as the corneal nerves regenerate. Night glare may also initially worsen following LASIK, but again should be selflimiting. Finally, the chance of infection is
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New Year - New You Typically, we all tend to make a New Year's resolution that just never seems to last beyond the month of January. Who of us hasn't vowed to join a gym, embark on a weight loss journey due to holiday splurging and libation, or enroll in a smoking cessation program? Though we all have the best of intentions, most of us don't seem to execute them effectively. This year, I suggest to all of my patients to set reasonable goals doing something that is both relatively easy and effectively healthy at the same time. It is my proposal to all of my faithful readers to make their own self-improvement of their dental health as a beneficial yet realistic New Year's resolution. This, I feel, is one resolution to which even the most resistant individual may stick to. It is often said that the smile is the window to one's soul. This being said, it only follows that confidence, self-esteem, and personal success will follow. So go ahead, if you already haven't made a New Year's resolution, why not make one that you can definitely smile about? New Year's resolutions can be as easy or as hard as you make them. Setting and adhering to a goal of diligent dental health is quite easy and it can benefit your overall health in general too. By practicing and strictly adhering to the following simple tips, you can easily attain and maintain optimal oral health the whole year through:
by Dr. Frank Glushefski 1) Brush your teeth at a minimum of twice daily. I generally recommend morning and bedtime brushing with intervening brushing in instances such as high-sugar content meals or beverages. Brushing your teeth in this manner will properly remove plaque and bacteria from the surface of your teeth before it hardens to become calculus. 2) Use a fluoride toothpaste when brushing as the fluoride will assist in the prevention of tooth decay. 3) Without exception, I always furnish my patients with a dental hygiene “goody bag” after each and every cleaning consisting of a toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste, and money-saving coupons for dental products. I always inform my patients that the toothbrush is not meant to last them until their next cleaning. Rather, it is recommended to change your toothbrush every 2 to 3 months or sooner if the brush wears out from aggressive brushing. 4) Floss your teeth daily. I always recommend doing so at least once a day in evening prior to bedtime to rid teeth of debris which would cause bacteria to produce decay while sleeping. Should you consume a “meaty” meal which impacts food between your teeth, you should add an extra flossing for that day. Flossing itself is the best means to remove plaque from in-between your teeth that a toothbrush can't reach. 5) Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque.
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Mother's Nature Mother’s Nature, A Natural Market, is located in a beautiful brick building on a wooded strip of Rt 309 between Hazleton and Mountain Top. Lisa Bittenbender and Andrea Fendrick are following their passion for nurturing healthy lifestyles. In doing so, they are combining their efforts to provide the area with a store that offers its customers and their families the resources to easily maintain healthy lifestyles while leaving a minimal mark on the environment. Lisa and Andrea both reside in Sugarloaf with their families. Lisa has gained an understanding of business operations from a career in retail and is pairing it with her love for natural products in an effort to offer consumers alternatives to conventional necessities. Andrea has always had an interest in nutrition and after teaching math for several years is hoping to create opportunities for customers to further their understanding of health and wellbeing from a dietary and holistic perspective. Mother’s Nature offers discounted vitamins and supplements, natural personal care products, homeopathic remedies, gluten free products, natural and organic snacks and raw and organic dairy. Mother’s Nature is a member of Northeast Pennsylvania’s Buy Fresh Buy Local and aims to function as a distributor for local farmers and producers of natural products. We currently have locally made soaps , lotions, candles, honey, maple syrup, and eggs. We are pleased to offer bulk packaging for herbs, teas, coffees, nuts, grains, seeds, and beans. We even have bulk laundry detergent, Sun and Earth, manufactured in King of Prussia, PA. The bottle is refilled at a discounted price! Now that’s green. Visit your Mother, Mother’s Nature, where we are PA proud. The mission of Mother’s Nature is to promote physical and mental wellbeing by providing consumers with educational information as well as healthy products. We also intend to be an asset to the community by being careful stewards of the environment. We use recycled products and we promote recycling. P
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Chiropractic Top Ten by Dr. Joseph Bafile Here is to you in making your New Year happy and prosperous by continuing the Chiropractic Top Ten: #10: Chiropractic Alleviates Pain, #9: Chiropractic Boosts Productivity,#8: Chiropractic Improves Cognitive Function,#7: Chiropractic Boosts Immunity and Prevents Other Conditions; #6: Chiropractic Reduces Stress – Chiropractic care reduces stress by allowing the body to achieve a balance. In addition, chiropractic helps keep patients free of the impairments to regular exercise, which is key to reducing stress and preventing stressrelated anxiety and depression. And, while chiropractors do not treat depression, preliminary research demonstrates that chiropractic adjustments may ease depressive symptoms by increasing endorphins. “It has been long speculated that chiropractic interventions may affect mental health problems,” note researchers. Investigators followed 15 adults who were both clinically depressed and had cervical spine subluxations. Before and after receiving an adjustment, the subjects completed a standard assessment for depression called the Beck Depression Inventory II. Results revealed a marked reduction in depression scores following treatment (JVSR 2005:1-4) #5: Chiropractic Care Encourages Increased Physical Activity – New patients frequently find that chiropractic care jump starts them toward a more wellness oriented lifestyle, simply because they can move more and with less pain. For instance, many chiropractic patients report improved function and with that, an increased ability to stick to a regular exercise program. #4: Chiropractic Reduces Dependency on Medications – Individuals who maintain regular chiropractic care are far less
likely to over use medication, which all have dangerous side effects. Even OTC pain medication may cause problems in the gastrointestinal system. In addition, long-term use of pain medication can actually worsen the very symptoms they were intended to reduce – a “rebound’ reaction. “Rebound” headaches are relatively new, and describe a long standing, “unnamed” and largely unrecognized condition caused by taking painkillers — daily or on a regular basis — from migraines or other headaches. Remember, these conditions are common, they are NOT normal As always if you would like to experience the benefits of Chiropractic care give us a call (788-3737) to learn more of what Chiropractic can do for you and your family. P
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by Lisa Marie Halecky Heritage Hill staff members are more than just employees; they are like family to our Residents. Meet Dan Christofic, one of our Heritage Hill "Care Team" members. Dan, a Certified Nursing Assistant and Charge Person has been taking care of Heritage Hill seniors for over 10 years. A Weatherly resident, Dan is a beloved caregiver who has constant direct contact with the Residents and would not have it any other way. "What I can say about the Residents at Heritage Hill is that they are wonderful," said Dan. "I love hearing their stories of what they have done in their life. They are the real history books, all you have to do is listen." During Dan's busy day he follows physician orders, distributes medication and takes vital signs, but always has time to listen and respond to Residents' requests. He insures their happiness and well being. "I listen to their needs,” said Dan who also answers call bells and helps whoever asks him. Dan is very dedicated to his position and takes his responsibilities seriously. "Everyone thinks he is such a wonderful person. No matter what you ask him to do, he never says no,” said Blanche Garrett, 91. "Sometimes you wonder if you are asking too much, but Dan always does it for you." Blanche regularly visits her family in New Jersey and relies on Dan to help her orchestrate her medications and planning to ease her mind. "He kisses me goodbye at my Grandson's car and he is there when I come
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Getting the Right Treatment After Knee Replacement Surgery by Ting Oh, PT Total knee replacements have become one of the most common joint replacement surgeries and I am sure most people know of someone who has been through the procedure. What most people don’t know is that the surgery itself is the easy part and most people are faced with weeks, even months of pain and limitations and getting the right treatment post operatively is crucial in gaining the best results in terms of pain and being able return to what you want to do. Most people know that exercise is essential in the recovery process and usually starts the day after surgery. Sometimes it’s difficult and trust me when I worked in a hospital, I never came across anyone who was happy to see me 1 day after surgery. Persistence is the key however and generally with the right guidance, it gets easier every day.
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Health professionals prescribe millions of medications every year. Unfortunately, many of those prescriptions fall victim to noncompliance or nonadherence, which are both terms for medication treatment plans that are either utilized incorrectly or never undertaken at all. Nonadherence is a much larger problem than people skipping the last dose of medicine because they feel fine. Study after study shows that people simply forget to take their medication, feel that they can skip a dose without it impacting their health or don’t follow key instructions that can impact medications’ effectiveness. Worse, some never fill critical prescriptions at all. For patients with ongoing therapy requirements such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and asthma, the results of nonadherence are felt everywhere: side effects, prolonged illness, ER visits, hospitalizations and life threatening health crises. There are a number of possible solutions that can lower the nation’s nonadherence rate. Devices that make medications portable or separate packs of pills created by the phar-
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Ann Marie Pfeil, a local resident of Drums, received her administrative license from Pennsylvania State University. In July, Ann Marie became Associate Administrator of the Providence Place Retirement Community. Prior to Providence Place, Ann Marie was a local business owner, and a long-term care registered nurse. While going to nursing school, Ann Marie was working at Providence Place. When the opportunity to work at Providence Place came up, Ann Marie accepted the position at the facility that always felt like “home”. Ann Marie’s responsibilities include managing a staff of over 100 employees as well 100 plus residents. Providence Place uses the most updated technology throughout the facility. For example, a computerized medicine cart, helping the Nurses to almost eliminate medication errors. Also, each staff member has a cell phone on them at all times to respond to a resident’s needs within seconds. Ann Marie enjoys her job, especially because of the residents and her staff. She stands firm on the philosophy to provide worry free living for the residents, and that the residents really enjoy their time at Providence Place. For two years in a row, Providence Place achieved the honor as one of the top 100 best places to work in PA. In fact, they are 18th on the list. In order for consideration for this award, a business entered into a two-part process. The first process based on the company workplace policies, practices, philosophies and the second part of the process consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. Ann Marie could not have achieved this award without the dedication of her staff. In honor of receiving this award, a weeklong celebration occurred with prizes and food for her staff. When asked by several of Ann Marie’s staff how they describe her, they used words like caring, patient, professional, compassionate, and hard working. She has an open door policy, which means you can talk to her anytime. With words like these from her staff, it is truly remarkable to receive such an honor from the state. Congrats, to Ann Marie and your staff! P
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The Best-Kept Secret in the Hazleton Area by Larry Ksanznak As a professional educator I am constantly searching for creative, imaginative and unique learning experiences for children. I feel that as we expand the horizons for children we have an excellent opportunity to enrich teaching and learning for all. A friend called to tell me about a unique playground at Rocky Road in Hazleton that was designed and implemented by the Helping Hands Society. During my next visit to Hazleton, I contacted Mr. John Seamon, Executive Director of the Hazleton Helping Hands Society. He arranged to give me a personal tour
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of the site. I was amazed at the design and that it was accessible to all children with disabilities and available for all children. There was an intriguing maze that was wheelchair accessible, sandbox with bucket seats with holding retainers in the sandbox, swings and a sliding board that allowed for children with disabilities to use, a basketball area with a basketball attached to a cord for children with visual impairments, a merry go round specially designed for access and a track with a turf base for children in wheelchairs. All the activity centers were designed to nurture large and small muscle development, gross motor skill exercise and kinesthetic experiences. As I discussed the creative and uniqueness of this project, it was apparent it was built with a sincere compassion for children with a variety of disabilities. This playground assured children that a disability is in the eyes of the beholder and certainly not a constraint on the individual. I asked John Seamon how this became a reality. He told me about a visit he had to a playground when he sat next to a child in a wheelchair. The playground had no accommodation for access for this youngster. John thought about the distant look in the eyes of the child and went to the drawing board. He spent countless hours pouring through catalogues, research articles and contacting playground equipment officials. He worked with OSHA and other agencies to assure compliance with the rules and guidelines for this type of playground. As Walt Disney once commented, “If you can dream it: you can do it.” John
was a practical and a pragmatic dreamer. He had a mission to make things happen for all children. There is always a need for money to implement a creative idea. Fortunately, the business, industrial, commercial sectors and union contractors were ready and willing to support this program for the Helping Hands Society. A series of fund raisers and tele-athons produced the revenue to start Phase I of a four Phase long range plan. I was sorry to read that John Seamon, Executive Director has announced his retirement. He and his staff have opened doors that once were locked to assure ALL children equal opportunity to the quality of life. A noted humanitarian, Edward W. Bok said it best, “Make the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it.” We all have the responsibility to find ways to make a difference in the lives of others. I strongly urge parents in the Greater Hazleton Area to take their children to visit this unique playground on Rocky Road/ South Popular Street. It would be a great opportunity to discuss how we all learn, live and work together even though we may have different physical and academic styles to function in society. I commend the entire staff of the Helping Hands Society for their dedication and commitment to working with children with special needs. I share with you the mission statement for the Helping Hands Society. “So let’s see our children play, hear our children play, hear our children laugh and watch our children grow..together” P
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disable a car they are perusing by shutting it down remotely. The National Highway and Traffic Administration is lobbying to standardize “event data recording” for all vehicles and to draw up rules for what kind of data is collected and how it can be used. Crash Avoidance Systems – General Motors has unveiled the industries first crash avoidance camera that uses only one camera to reduce the amount of front end lane departure crashes. The camera is a high resolution camera mounted on the windshield near the rear view mirror. It has the technology to find certain shapes and lane markings in order to warn drivers when they are about to make an unsafe move. This technology will actually audibly warn the driver if the vehicle is too close to another vehicle, front or side, and will also alert the driver if they have failed to signal before changing lanes. The new system can even give the brakes an extra charge when it detects a crash is imminent for quick stopping. The Volvo “Collision Warning with Auto Brake” system uses radar-sensing data for vehicles ahead and automatically alerts the driver if they get to close and actually applies the brakes if the system judges a collision is unavoidable. Ford, Jeep, Dodge, and many other car manufactures are also using these systems as a boost for improving driver safety in 2012 and beyond. If you’re considering a new car chances are that it can be optioned with radar based systems such as adaptive cruise control which will maintain a set following distance from the vehicles ahead. There are also many other carmakers that utilize slightly different systems including the Collision Mitigation Braking System from Acura, the Distronic Plus in the Mercedes Benz and the Collision Warning System in the BMW. Park Assist – Park Assist has been around for a couple of years and yes, the car will do the parking. The Ford Escape is only one of the many manufactures that are offering systems that offer sonar to have the car park itself with little assistance from the driver. In the near future, the majority of manufactures will offer Park Assist as an option. So as each year passes our vehicles become more comfortable but more importantly safer for us and our passengers. Happy Motoring and have a safe and Happy New Year. P
2012 Volkswagen Passat – German Engineering, Made in the USA Did you know that the new 2012 Volkswagen Passat is built in the United States? The 2012 Passat is actually built in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The automaker decided to build the new Passat in the U.S. and make it bigger but use the same engineering and engines as the European version. The new 2012 Volkswagen Passat has been fully re-engineered from the interior to the exterior to engine enhancements, along with a reduction in starting price to make it more affordable. The new Passat has been noted for having one of the most spacious interiors among it’s class with a variety of powertrain options to suit American customers based on their commuting requirements and lifestyles. The improved interior space offers 49 cubic feet of rear-seat space and a 15.9 cubic-foot trunk with fold-down seats. The new Passat’s extra interior space and voluminous trunk are perfectly sized to serve the American customer, and the conservative styling inside and out ought to remain
contemporary and upscale for years to come. The new Passat’s interior is rather high end, fit and finish are excellent and the comfortable seats are quite suitable for back pain-free longer drives. The extra length of the new Passat adds an additional inch of legroom to the front and 1.4” to the rear, making for a very comfortable back seat In terms off efficiency, the 2012 Diesel Passat averaged 34.3 MPG and the 2.5 Liter averaged 26.5 MPG. Safety features include six airbags, stability control, ABS, and tire-pressure monitoring. The Passat’s Audi-like design cues are undeniably appealing as an alternative to the Malibu, Fusion, Accord, Altima and Camry. While this sizable Volkswagen is now designed and built in America, it most certainly retains German-brand cachet to the average buyer. In addition, the new Passat surpassed its competition in the auto industry and based on ratings received in 6 Categories was named Motor Trend’s 2012 Car of the
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The Hall Of Fame Edition Every January the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announces their selections for the Baseball Hall Of Fame. The 2012 ballot features Barry Larkin, Jack Morris, and Jeff Bagwell. There appears no clear cut favorite to be voted in this year, but Larkin has been gaining support and may make it this year. Every year the selection process inspires great debates from fans, media and in recent years, sabermetricians. Sabermetrics pioneered in the 1980’s by Bill James sought and continues to seek new ways to evaluate players. The basic mission of these baseball “nerds” is to create a baseline player across the different eras, playing in neutral ballpark for both hitters and fielders. The stat of choice for many researchers and front office types is Wins over Replacement Player (WARP). In simple terms a replacement player would be a player called up from “AAA” to put a team on the field. Jay Jaffe has developed a more in depth system aptly called the Jaffe WARP (JAWS). The system, which is designed to determine how a Hall of Famer or Hall of Fame candidate measures up to his enshrined peers at his position with regards to his regular season pitching, hitting, and fielding contributions. The goal of JAWS is to identify players who are above-average candidates for Hall of Fame enshrinement in these respects. A player's JAWS score is the average of his career WARP total and his peak total. The peak is a player's best seven seasons (. This JAWS score is then compared to a modified average of the enshrined Hall of Famers at each position, with the lowest score—invariably an unqualified Veterans Committee selection—dropped (four pitchers are dropped)..
in 1921, and in earned run average and winning percentage in 1925. He was inducted into the Hall of fame in 1969. In 1920, when MLB banned the spitball, Coveleski along with Hazleton’s Jack Quinn and 15 other pitchers were allowed to keep throwing the pitch. He shares another distinction with Quinn, both being members of the PolishThe Debate is Chang- American Hall of Fame. ing The introduc- Hughie Jennings tion of new statistics Born in Pittston, Jennings was is slowly changing the both a top player and a successful manager. great Hall Of Fame As a player he hit .311 over a 17-year major Debate. There are cur- league career and frequently led the league in rently 296 members of hit-by-pitch. In a 16-year career as a major the Hall Of Fame, .206 league manager, he was most famous for leadwere inducted as play- ing the Detroit Tigers during the time of Ty ers. That number is a Cobb and Sam Crawford. He was elected to little over 1% of all the the Hall of Fame in 1945. players. 1% is number that would seemingly represent the best of the Christy Mathewson best. There are many traditionalists who want Born in Factoto measure everybody by Babe Ruth and Cy ryville and attended BuckYoung, who would say this number is way nell University. In 1936, too high. There have been many questionable Mathewson was elected into choices by the veterans committee over the the Baseball Hall of Fame as years that have led to this debate. one of its "first five" inau Recognizing the fact that there are gural members. During his some undeserving players, the new wave of 17-year career, Mathewson researchers is seeking the fairness of not pun- won 373 games and lost 188 ishing players for past mistakes. The recent for an outstanding .665 winning percentage. and far overdue selections of Bert Blyleven His career ERA of 2.13 and 79 career shutand Ron Santo. are evidence of their growing outs are among the best all-time for pitchers, influence. Players such as Jim Kaat, Tommy and his 373 wins is still number one in the John and Hazleton Area’s John Quinn are National League, tied with Grover Cleveland border line to outside looking in but their ca- Alexander. Employing a good fastball, outreers were much more robust than many who standing control, and, especially, a new pitch are in now. Hopefully they will continue to he termed the "fadeaway" or later known as get the full look due to them. a screwball. Christy Mathewson Day is celebrated as a holiday in his hometown of FactoThe Hall Has Called on Locals ryville, Pennsylvania, on the Saturday closest There have been four players and to his birthday. one umpire from our area who have been called to the hall. Ed Walsh Born in Plains Stan Coveleski Township, Pennsylvania, Born in Walsh had a brief though Shamokin, Coveleski, remarkable major league won at least 20 games career. He made his major in five of his 14 sealeague debut in 1904 with sons in the Amerithe Chicago White Sox and can League. During pitched his first full season a career in which he in 1906, going 17–13 with pitched for the Philaa 1.88 ERA and 171 strikedelphia Athletics, the outs. From this season through 1912, Walsh Cleveland Indians, the averaged 24 victories, 220 strikeouts and Washington Senators, posted an ERA below 2.00 five times. He also and the New York led the league in saves five times in this span. Yankees, Coveleski posted a record of 214 victories and 141 losses. He led the American Continues on page 54. League in strikeouts in 1920, in games started
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Continuation from page 52. His finest individual season came in 1908 when he went 40–15 with 269 strikeouts, 6 saves and a 1.42 ERA.] In 1910, he posted the lowest ERA (1.27) for a pitcher with at least 20 starts and a losing record. He has the best ERA in baseball history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946 Nestor Chylak Born in Olyphant, Chylak is only one of nine umpires in the Hall of Fame. He started his umpiring career in 1947 in the Pony League. He moved to the Canadian-American League in 1950, the Inter-
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World War II Hazleton Area Memories, Part Two by Larry Ksanznak At home, there were Victory Gardens to grow your own fruits and vegetables. By 1945, some 20 million such gardens were in use and accounted for about forty per cent of all vegetables in the United States. We used ration coupons at grocery and clothing stores to make controlled purchases. Some of the items that were rationed included sugar, typewriters, bicycles, footwear, silk, nylon, coffee, stoves, shoes, lard, oil, meats, canned goods, butter, margarine, cheese. lard, jam and jellies. If you owned an automobile, you received a Ration Sticker to place on your windshield. If you had an “A” sticker, you received 3 or 4 gals. of gas per week. Doctors, nurses, defense plant workers and other essential jobholders received a “B” or “C” sticker to receive additional gasoline per week. Truck drivers had a “T” sticker that entitled them to unlimited supply when delivering military goods and materials. If you had a family member in the service, you displayed a small red, white and blue banner in your front window. A blue star represented a member in the service and a gold star meant a family member was killed in the line of duty. All members of the family wrote letters to family members, neighborhood friends or relatives in the service. A very special day was when your received a V-mail from overseas. Mothers arranged their household schedule to be on the front porch when the mail carrier arrived with the mail for the day. If a letter arrived, the mothers would sit on the swing and read the letter 3 or 4
times before sharing with the family. In the evening, we would gather around the radio to listen to war correspondents reporting on the major conflicts. Two of the favorite journalists were Ernie Pyle and Edward R. Murrow. They were in the midst of the war zones and spoke with authority about the status of the war. President Roosevelt would periodically speak to the nation in his “Fireside Chats.” to keep up our morale. The USO would broadcast programs featuring Bob Hope, Kay Kyser, Andrew Sisters, Kate Smith, Martha Raye, Jerry Colone, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Francis Langford, Carole Lombard, Betty Grable and the favorite band and music of the military men and women, Glenn Miller. To jostle our fighting spirit, Spike Jones and his band, gave us the hit record “Der Fuehrer’s Face.” In today’s day of instant communication and twenty-four hours of continuous news, the communication network in WWII must seem archaic. We received our news about war events by the radio, newspapers, telephone, telegraph or movies. There was a censorship of all military events. We frequently heard about major conflicts a week after they actually happened. The people in the Hazleton area new nothing about the Holocaust until the end of the war. We heard no rumors or any kind of news tip that there was a Manhattan Project and the development of an atomic bomb. The news media worked directly with the military and government to assure vital information would not be leaked Time: 2 1/2 Hours Client: sheila davidson Why the design?: Yuengling is my favorite beer, and I wanted to include my dog in the picture. Why Underground?: I like the way joe does his work and he has very reasonable prices.
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to the German or Japanese military officials. The news media and government provided limited information about the disability of our President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He had contacted polio at the age of 39 and was confined to a wheelchair during his four terms as President of our country. In public, he always stood assisted by an official aid. When he was in an official car, he was seated in an ordinary chair in the backseat of the car. Extra long trousers concealed his leg braces. The press extended an official courtesy to him by not taking his photo in his wheelchair. There was a common feeling that to show his disability would have been seen as a weakness by the Nazi regime. The movies, movie stars, big bands and vocalists helped to inspire and elevate our sense of commitments and dedication to the war effort. Before the main feature at the Hersker, Grand, Capital, Family or Feeley theatres there would be a 15-minute newsreel about the war. It would show actual battle scenes and overseas scenes with military activities. There were images of The Desert Fox Rommel in retreat with his tank forces in Africa, our fighter planes attacking Japanese ships, P-47 and P-51 airplanes strafing targets in Germany and B-24 bombers on raids in Europe, Gen. George Patton leading his 3rd Army in Sicily and Anzio, Italy, The Battle of the Bulge and photos of Hitler ranting and raving about losses encountered by his troops. Some of the most watched movies were The Sullivan Brothers, Yank in the RAF, Edge of Darkness, Hotel Berlin, Wake Island, Cross of Loraine, Since You Went Away, The Seventh Cross, Guadalcanal Diary, Ring of Steel, Mrs. Miniver, Yankee Doodle Dandy, So Proudly We Hail, Hangmen also Die, Desperate Journey, Flying Tigers, Across the Pacific, Above Suspicion and Gung Ho. At The Knotty Pines, you would listen to or dance to some of these WWII songs. You’ll Never Know by Dick Haynes, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree by the Andrew Sisters, G.I. Jive by Johnny Mercer, Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition by Kay Kyser, Bell Bottom Trousers by Guy Lombardo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by the Andrew Sisters, White Cliffs of Dover by Jimmy Dorsey, As Time Goes By by Louie Armstrong, When the Lights Go on Again by Vaughn Monroe, Remember Pearl Harbor by Sammy Kaye, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade and American Patrol by Glenn Miller, Sentimental Journey by Les Brown and Dream by the Pied Pipers.
Movie stars and sports figures entered the military service and many were involved in major battles. Lee Marvin, Neville Brand, Jimmy Stewart, Steve Forrest, Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda, Eddie Albert, Captain Kangaroo, Wayne Morris, Walter Matthaw,Art Carney, Sidney Portier, Don Adams, Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Charles During, Clark Gable, Bobby Doerr, Bob Feller, Spud Chandler, Lou Groza, Ted Williams, Gerry Coleman, Ralph Houk, Jackie Robinson, Ken Kavanaugh, Stan Musial, Tom Harmon, Tom Landry Sam Chapman, Bill Dickey, Sid Luckman, Joe Gorden, Chuck Bednarik, Frank Sinkewich, Hank Greenberg, Ralph Kiner, Marion Motley, Gil Hodges, Jack Demsey, Lou Zamperini, Ernie Nevers, Warren Spahn, Lou Brissie, Pete Reiser, Harry Walker, Murray Dickerson, Bert Shepard, Gino Marchetti, Barney Ross, Doc Blanchard, Angelo Bartelli, Charles Behan (Killed in battle of Okinawa), and Walker Cooper. There was continuous flow of information, accurate and rumors that circulated throughout all the communities. The topic was always about the status of the war or about the location of Hazleton area military men and women. If someone received a letter with new information it would travel like a verbal grapevine from Brehm’s, The Knotty Pines, Leader Store, Jimmies, Coney Island, Bator’s, Senape’s Y.M.C.A/Y.W.C.A, West Hazleton Rod and Gun Club and the Smoke Shop. The best news came when service men and women were granted furloughs before being shipped overseas or returning from an overseas assignment. Mothers and wives would begin weeks in advance of hearing the news to prepare favorite meals. Neighbors would share ration coupons to offer help in purchasing choice cuts of meat. Relatives would drop by to bring cookies, homemade wine and assorted food items. Mothers and wives would search for extra money to buy a favorite dress. There was a major celebration when the service member walked into the house. Laughing, crying, and plenty of hugs by all. Younger brothers and sisters followed the seviceman around as if they were watching a movie star. It was time for a special date with a girlfriend, visit to Brehm’s, playing a game of pool at Bator’s eating a few of Jimmies famous hotdogs, a juicy hamburger and a CMP at the Third Base Restaurant, dancing at Knotty Pines and just relaxing with family and friends. On Sunday, the entire family would put on their Sunday best and head for church services. There were many tearful goodbyes the last day of the leave. Family members and girlfriends would gather at the bus station on Wyoming Street or the train station on Church Street to savor the final farewell. We knew in our hearts that for some
of these brave and courageous service members they would never return from the battle zones. The jobs that were left vacant when the men reported for duty were now being held by women. Soon, traditional all-men occupations like factory work, machine shops and assembly lines were handled by women. Rosie the Riveter was the poster girl that symbolized the significant contributions being made by women for the war effort. There were women who joined the military and rose in rank to high-level decision-making assignments. Some women assumed the role of test pilots for new aircrafts before they were sent overseas. Women were working in shipyards, driving army vehicles, packing parachutes, decoding secret messages and serving on the battlefields as nurses in the operating rooms and driving ambulances to the field hospitals. Mothers played a new role as head of the household. With husbands off to the war, mothers were making difficult financial and budget decisions. They assumed the role of taskmaster for the family. They would redefine a role in coming years as women gained a leadership role in society. Just as there was a beginning of this horrific war, we were hearing and reading about some sure signs of closure. Three world leaders, Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin, were meeting to discuss the final plans to end the war. The American and British pilots were ruling the air space in Europe and the Pacific Theatres of war. Our B-24 and B-29 bombers were causing major damages on the largest cities in Germany and Japan. The landing of the Allied Forces on Normandy Beach brought the war to the German army. General MacArthur fulfilled his promise of “I Shall Return.” when our troops arrived to liberate the Philippine Island. Gen. Dolittle led a remarkable bomber raid over Japan. Marines and army personnel engaged in devastating battles on Guam, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal to defeat the Japanese army. The Russians were rapidly marching closer and closer to Berlin. One of the most dramatic scenes unfurled when our troops found the Jewish Death Camps. The hardened troops were shocked when they entered Auschwitz. We received the tragic news that President Roosevelt died. We recognized a new President Harry Truman, known as “Give ‘em Hell Harry.” One of his mose difficult and challenging decisions thrust upon him was to use the atomic bomb on cities in Japan. This horrific global military conflict started in 1939 and ended in 1945. It is estimated that 60,000,000 people, military personnel and civilians, lost their lives during World War II. Our comfortable and secure life in the Hazleton area would be changed forever
by the WWII era. The potential for the good and bad of atomic power would be with us forever. The returning G.I.’s were returning home more mature and worldly wise than when they left Hazleton. The families would try to return to their traditional status of home, family and church. Some service men returned with serious issues related to emotional and physical disabilities related to combat. Unfortunately, some men were reported Missing in Action and other brave men made the supreme sacrifice. We would begin to feel and be part of a myriad of social, economic, cultural and political adjustments during the post war era. This article is dedicated to the brave and valiant young men and women from the Hazleton area that so gallantly defended our country. They played a key role in restoring freedom around the world. Many of our men are laid to rest in grave sites in England, France, Belgium and the Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Some were laid to rest in watery graves in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They should never be forgotten and future generations need to spend time studying the bravery and determination of The Greatest Generation. It is only fitting to end this article with the Kohima Address: “FOR YOUR TOMORROWS….. WE GAVE OUR TODAYS” P
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CRANBERRY HAM LOAF 1 egg lightly beaten 1 cup whole milk 2 medium onions chopped 1 medium green pepper chopped 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1 ½ lbs. fully cooked ham, ground 1 lb. bulk pork sausage 1 can (14 oz.) whole-berry cranberry sauce ¼ cup water 1 T. light corn syrup
In the New Year’s Day is not always January 1st. People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times, but they always celebrate with special foods. Long ago, the Seminoles of ancient Florida celebrated their New Year in midsummer when the corn harvest was ready. Their year began when they once again had fresh foods to eat. A long time ago in Europe, New Year’s arrived in April with the first warm spring air. On Chinese New Year, usually in February, the Chinese smeared honey on their paper pictures of the gods, so that when the gods went up to heaven to report, they would only have sweet things to say about the people below.
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METHOD: In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, onions, green pepper and bread crumbs. Crumble ham and sausage over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9 inch by 5 inch loaf pan, (pan will be full). Place on a baking sheet. Bake,uncovered, at 350 degrees for 70-80 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove ham loaf to a serving platter; serve with cranberry sauce. Yields: 8 servings
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Recently, I received a new CD by a group called “The New Brass Express”. I was so impressed by this recording that I wanted to find out more about this exciting band. The group was started over 25 years ago by Mark Janson of Frankenmuth, MI. At that time, he called the band “The Brass Express” They performed throughout the country and in Canada playing great music at many functions. In 2002, Janson made a decision to concentrate on being a Polka Music Promoter. This is when he handed over the leadership of the band to longtime band member and friend, Darrell Weltin. Since then, Darrell has put together “The New Brass Express, which features a group of versatile musicians who love to perform all types of music—not just polkas. They play Polish Style Polkas, Waltzes, and Obereks, as well as Big Band, Contemporary, Country, and Rock and Roll. Each of the band members has an impressive musical background. Darrell Weltin, for example, was the original leader of the Michigan Connection. He has also per-
This month, I am recommending that you get a copy of “In This Game Together” by The New Brass Express. This is a great mixture of polkas, obereks, and country music. In addition, there is a “cool” tune called the “Banjo Polka” which features some great musicianship by guitar player and vocalist, Bob Douglas. I also like their polka arrangements of “Ring of Fire” and “My Marylou.” This CD has something for everyone. I know you’ll enjoy it. To obtain your copy, you can call bandleader, Darrell Welton at (989) 658-8280 or (989) 5818279. You can also contact him by sending an e-mail to dweltin@newbrassexpress.com.
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Happy 2012! Happy New Year and welcome 2012! January is an exciting month. It is the start of a new year where we mentally let ourselves know that this is a new beginning. We all work towards dropping old, bad habits and put a lot of effort into deciding and then implementing new habits. The all too familiar “What are your New Year’s resolutions” resonates from all corners of our lives. It is always a big topic of conversation especially while enjoying that eggnog drink at Christmas and New Year gatherings. The promises we make ourselves. The goals we set. After all, are New Year’s Resolutions not just GOALS in disguise? We are all very good at setting the goals (New Year’s resolutions). We are exceptionally good at knowing what we want, what would make our lives better and what our vision for the upcoming year should be. The biggest problem is that it is often so short lived. We want to lose a certain number of pounds, we want to give up smoking, we want to be healthier, we want to be nicer generally, and we want to exercise…we
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Hazleton’s Generals Part 3: Chaplain Brigadier General Aloysius J. McElwee by Marolyn Pensock When I first started this series on Hazleton’s Generals, I knew of two: Major General James R. Joseph and Brigadier General Warren D. Berry. Next I learned of our own, Civil War Brevet Brigadier General Ario Pardee, Jr. Then someone said to me, don’t forget the priest. A priest could have been a Chaplain, I knew, but a General? Yes, there was a WW II General who was a priest, really, a Monsignor. So we come to the subject of this chapter on Hazleton’s Generals, Aloysius J. McElwee. Brigadier General Milton O. Boone, another Hazleton WW II General, will follow in the next chapter. On October 26, 1913, a new baby boy, Aloysius J., joined the family of Owen and Bridget (Brown) McElwee of Hazleton, PA. Besides the new baby, the family consisted of John, Eugene, Neil and two girls, Mary Agnes (Mrs. Robert Sherrock), of Hazleton and Anna Gertrude (Mrs. Stanley J. Sutula) of Kingston. Neil later lived in Harrisburg, PA. In exactly which order they were born, I am not sure. Aloysius was a native son of St. Gabriel’s Parish. Having been educated in its’ parochial grade school system, he then, graduated from St. Gabriel High School, Class of 1930. His name also appears in the twentyfifth edition of the St. Gabriel parish school history. Two years after graduating high school, young Aloysius went to St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York. From there he attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD where he received his B.A. degree. Collegio Brignole-Sale Negroni, Genoa, Italy came next, as he did his preparation for the priesthood.. This was during the years 1936 – 1940. The winds of war were already blowing in Europe during his years of study for the priesthood. Aloysius was ordained a
Roman Catholic priest in Genoa, Italy, on May 18, 1940 by the Most Reverend Francesco Canessa, DD. During the early years of the involvement of United States in World War II, the young priest ministered to St. John’s Church in Susquehanna, PA for the Scranton Diocese until 1942. Then he was assigned to St. Patrick’s Church in Olyphant, PA until some time in 1944. I’m sure all the while, the spiritual needs of our servicemen and women weighed heavily upon his heart. He was granted release from the Scranton Diocese by Bishop William J. Hafey in August, 1944 to serve on active duty in the Chaplain’s Corps of the United States Army. Chaplain McElwee was commissioned First Lieutenant on August 28, 1944 at Fort Devens, MA. He trained with the troops there. And so began his active duty Army career. In December of that year, he went to the South Pacific with the 13th Tactical Division from Fort Jackson, SC. During that time period, the Japanese knew that there was something big was brewing when their intelligence learned that Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimetz and Lt. General Semon B. Buckner were called back to Washington D.C. for a high level meeting. The Japanese had plenty of time to prepare for battle. In preparation for the American assault, the Japanese 32nd Army dug 60 miles of tunnels on Okinawa, where their soldiers took cover. History tells us that some of these Japanese soldiers lived in these tunnels for years after the war ended. When they finally emerged, they could not believe the war was over and that Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun, had surrendered. Chaplain McElwee took part in the last great Battle of the Pacific, the D-Day of
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the Pacific with the 13th TD Group on The Ryukyus Islands, Okinawa and Ie Shima. Planning for L Day started in October of 1944. L Day, (Landing Day), was set for April 1, 1945 at 0600 hours. Admiral Nimetz had been first ordered to seize one or more positions in these islands by March 1, 1945. April 1st was the largest simultaneous, amphibious landing of the Pacific War with two Marine and two Army divisions landing abreast on eight miles of beach. This island archipelago, known as The Ryukyus Isalnds, thirty of which were populated, form an arc 790 miles long which creates the boundary of the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. These islands lie southwest of Japan proper, northeast of Formosa and the Philippines and west of the Bonins. The largest island was Okinawa, 18 miles wide and 60 miles long, with a high mountain ridge, 1000’+ elevation. This ridge was 80% covered by pine forest. It ran down the center of the island, ending at the sea. The island was 485 square miles surrounded by coral reefs. Troop movement was extremely difficult. The terrain was extremely dangerous with dense undergrowth. It rained heavily with monsoonal winds from May thru November, making for deep mud and quagmire conditions for the troops. Tropical temperatures ranged from 60 to 83+ degrees. The population, which was hostile to the American troops, was mostly crowded into the southern part of the island, which was rolling and hilly in terrain. Natural coral cliffs and ancient burial tombs of the native population, easily photographed from the air, made ideal gun emplacements from which the Japanese controlled the beaches. Poor roads, which divided the plots of ground farmed by the natives, were really just native paths not adaptable for American military vehicles. The island had four large towns and a few small airfields. There was one main road in poor condition which circled the perimeter of the island. This section of the island is the portion in which the battle was largely fought. I hope I have shown you a picture of the conditions with which our fighting men and women, nurses mostly in those days, were confronted. This was not the South Pacific of the musical by the same name. This was real. This was war! Chaplains were usually assigned a jeep and a driver. I feel that this assignment would have been very difficult for both the Chaplain and the driver in these terrible battle conditions. Chaplain McElwee also took part in the invasion of Leyte in the Philippines with
the 13th TD Group. Chaplain McElwee returned stateside with his outfit in June of 1946. He served at Fort Bragg, the home of the 82nd Airborne, until May of 1947. This led to his next assignment as Chaplain to the Joint U.S, Military Advisory Group in Nanking, China. In February of 1949, he was next assigned to the Eighth Army in Japan, followed by an assignment at Headquarters Yokohama Command. 1950 found him assigned to Fort Jay, NY and later Fort Benning, GA with the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. He went to Europe with this Division for three years. 1952-53 were with the Northern Area Command. Chaplain McElwee was next assigned back to Fort Devens, MA. While there he attended Command and General Staff College in addition to conducting summer courses of Supplementary Branch training for the National Guard and Reserve Chaplains at Camp Wellfleet, MA on Cape Cod and Camp Drum, NY. This was during 1954 to 1958. In 1958 he was assigned to Headquarters USAREUR as Director of Plans and Operation. After returning to the states in 1961, he completed a graduate course in business Administration and Management at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. His next assignment in 1962 was as Deputy Army Chaplain, Second U.S. Army, Fort George G. Meade, MD and then to the Office Chief of Chaplains as Director of Plans, Programs and Policies. While in that position he attended the Army Management Course at Fort Belvoir, VA. In 1964, His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman selected him to be a Domestic Prelate with the title of Right Reverend Monsignor. Cardinal Spellman invested him with the robes of this office at a ceremony at Fort Meyer, Arlington, VA. Monsignor McElwee, in July 1966, became the Command Chaplain of the U.S. Army Europe. During this time frame, he also served as Catholic Vicar Delegate, the European representative of His Eminence Cardinal Spellman and of His Eminence Terence Cooke. He was next assigned back to Fort Meade, MD as Post Chaplain, until December 15, 1970, when he became Command Chaplain USARPAC. December, 16, 1970 to July 31, 1971 he was Command Chaplain, USARPAC, Fort Shafter, HI August 1, 1971 brought his promotion to Brigadier General, AUS. He was appointed to Deputy Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Army. General McElwee served in this post until his retirement in 1974. In doing a phone interview with his nephew, Joseph Sherrock, son of General McElwee’s sister, Mary Agnes, I learned that the General always stayed at their home when he had military leave in the states. One of Joseph’s fondest memories is of the time that
Father McElwee gave Joseph his First Holy Communion at St. Gabriel’s R.C. Church, in Hazleton, PA in 1953. Another question that I had had was answered during our conversation. Since the General was assigned to so many different countries, I had wondered if he spoke any other languages than English and probably Latin. He most certainly did. Joseph informed me that the General also spoke Italian, German, Chinese and some Japanese. That was six languages. What a gift. Returning to the Scranton Diocese, he was pressed back into service in the Scranton Diocese with a pastorate at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA where he served until 1982. At that time he purchased a small, modest cabin at Penn Lake, White Haven, PA and he also purchased the land next to his. He told his Irish family, “Now, I’m a retired Irish gentleman.” In October of 1990, Rt. Rev. Monsignor McElwee passed away at the age of seventy-six years, after a long life of service to His God and Country. He left behind a family and many friends, world-wide, who truly mourned his passing. St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA was the setting for the Pontifical Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Most Reverend James C. Timlin, Bishop of Scranton. Interment was in St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Hazleton, PA. My sincere thanks to Chaplain John Brensfield, Museum Historian, U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, Fort Jackson, S.C. Thanks also go to each and every person I interviewed for my research as I sought to preserve the memory and history of another of Hazleton’s Generals. P
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“Cutting Losses” Can Be More Painful Than You Think
by Edward Jones
Why do stock prices fall? Various factors are involved, but in a nutshell, prices drop when more people want to sell stocks than buy them. Conversely, the more people who buy a particular stock, the faster that stock’s price will rise. If you’ve studied basic economics and the law of supply and demand, you’ve already got a pretty clear sense of why stock prices move the way they do. And yet, while the process sounds fairly logical, the behavior of many investors isn’t — which gives you some good investment opportunities right now. To understand why so many investors have acted in a way that may be counterproductive, let’s look at consumer behavior in another context. Suppose a hypothetical couple, Mike and Mary Ann, bought a house five years ago for $200,000. They liked everything about the house, and it was the right size to meet their family’s needs for many years to come. However, the sharp decline in the housing market has caused Mike and Mary Ann such concern that they decide to sell their house, even though they can only get $160,000 for it. By selling now, they reason, they can avoid further drops, and when the market stabilizes, they can buy another house in the same neighborhood. To sum up: Mike and Mary Ann took a $40,000 loss on a house they didn’t even need to sell. In essence, they were betting that the housing market, against all historical evidence, would not recover enough to compensate them for staying put. Most people would question the rationality of this type of behavior. Yet many of these same people do the same thing when it comes to investments. Specifically, over the past year and a half, they have sold investments — even quality invest-
ments — that still met their needs for growth, income or a combination of both. And when they’ve sold these investments, they’ve taken losses — sometimes, big losses. Just like Mike and Mary Ann, they thought they must sell now to avoid bigger setbacks later. Don’t make that mistake. If you weren’t planning on selling your investments before the market decline, why sell them now, when you’ll just be locking in a loss? Many successful investors hold the same investments for 20, 30 or 40 years — in fact, sometimes they pass these investments on to their children, who also hold them for decades. Are you so sure that your investments, which may indeed have declined 40 percent or more over the past couple of years, won’t recover those losses and climb to new heights in the years ahead? You may someday need to sell, but do so for the right reasons — a change in your goals, a need to rebalance your portfolio or a fundamental change in the companies in which you’ve invested. In the meantime, not only should you hold on to the investments that that still meet your needs, but you should also consider adding new investments while the price is so low. The more shares you own, the better your financial position will be when the market turns around. This type of behavior takes patience, discipline and faith in our markets. But over the past century, the investors who have demonstrated these traits have been well rewarded — and there’s no reason you can’t attain the same results. P
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Make It Your Resolution to Start Fresh by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. As 2012 begins, everyone makes resolutions. Some people say they are going to lose weight, quit smoking or finally get their finances under control. Well, if your resolution involves your finances, you may want to take a good hard look as to whether you can continue to live like you currently do. Do you want collection agencies calling you at all hours of the day? Do you want to be worried about the Sheriff showing up at your door with court papers?
"Man blames fate for other accidents but feels personally responsible for a hole in one." - Martha Beckman
If you’re sick of those annoying calls and the anxiety that comes with having debt problems, now is the time of the year to decide to do something about it. Now is the time to talk to someone about how to get out of that financial mess so that you can begin to enjoy life again. New Years is the time for starting over and the “fresh start” that may be best is a bankruptcy. Bankruptcy however is not for everyone, but the New Year is the time to start dealing with the financial problems rather than just ignoring them and hoping they will go away. If you take your head out of the sand and face your problems head on and I promise you that 2012 will be a better year that the last one. Happy New Year to one and all! P
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Be It Resolved... by Attorney Jordan Pecile Resolution Season is here once again. But why is it that most early-year resolutions vanish quickly, and we return to old habits? Maybe it’s because most of us think that our New Year’s resolutions are only optional. Or maybe it’s the hangover from too much food and drink that spurs fantasies of self-reform. Think about it; rational people make resolutions intended to transform themselves suddenly into organized, church-going souls with clean houses, healthy bodies, wholesome relationships, perfect children, and soaring careers. Nevertheless, I’ve considered that this year, once again, I will firmly resolve to eat less and exercise more, but I need to add something else this year. The best I could come up with is this: I resolve to pursue some non-legal endeavor in the coming year. After all, under strict rules of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as a licensed attorney I am required to complete a delineated number of continuing legal education classes every year. The problem with that, for us litigators, is that we trade off the time spent in the class room for some of the more enjoyable things in life. Attorneys tend to get too wrapped up in their work. We can become quite limited in our own professional circle, if we fail to expose ourselves to other experiences. Therefore, I think I want to “broaden my horizons” with some non-legal course or activity – maybe a cooking class, creative writing or winemaking. It should be something to add more “balance” to life. I’ll let you know if I stick to my resolution. Let me hear about yours! Happy New Year! P
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