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006 Memories from South Wyoming Street - Part Three

by Marolyn Pensock

029 Art & Antiques: How to tell Crystal from Glass

by Dr. Lori

038 Recalling the 1950 Philadelphia Whiz Kids

by Rev. Connell McHugh

041 Polka Connection by Carl Simchena 046 In the Kitchen with Joan Barbush 051 Master Gardener by Mary Ann Miller 061 The Best Car Care Myths by Tom R. Buff

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009 Summer Fun Outdoor & Recreation Guide 028 Family 040 Dining & Entertainment 050 Home & Garden 056 Legal & Financing 059 Automotive 062 Summer Health & Fitness

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026 Calendar of Events 036 Puzzles & Trivia 080 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 082 Advertisers Index

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Memories from South Wyoming Street—Part 3

by Marolyn Pensock In part 2, I asked for more information on the Jewish synagogue on the South side.

I’m grateful to my friend, Richard Rockman, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center, which is now operating from the Agudas Israel Synagogue, for his research. In 1893 several of Hazleton’s early Jewish residents met in the South Laurel Street home of Louis Rosenbaum. There the group of worshippers founded what was to become the present day Agudas Israel Congregation.

From there they continued to meet in several rented quarters, until they were able to build a synagogue on a lot on South Cedar Street near Walnut. The year was 1898. The congregation continued to meet at this location as they grew. In 1923, the congregation purchased a lot at the corner of North Pine and Oak Streets and built the beautiful synagogue where they worship to this day. Harry Levy, son of the former president of the congregation was the architect for the building.

If anyone knows anything about the rented buildings the congregation used from 1893 until 1898, please let me know.

That small bus station from both parts one and two continue to bring back fond memories to our readers. We ascertained that it was indeed the Edwards Lakes to Sea Bus Company. Mary Ann O’Donnell of Hazleton remembers her aunt and uncle taking that bus back to Newark, New Jersey after visiting family and friends here in Hazleton.

A gentleman who did not put his return address on the envelope and who wrote a nice sticky note on the inside, but did not sign it, sent me the most marvelous information. He sent a copy of the Edwards bus schedule from January 7, 1964, for Williamsport, Hazleton, Allentown and Philadelphia and all points in between, for their Thru-Liner Bus. It must have provided a great convenience for the small town travelers, even if it seemed a bit tedious, not to mention tiring, with all the local stops. The company ran a great many buses to the New York Worlds Fair in 1964.

My anonymous friend said in his note that he departed from this depot many times while he was stationed at Fort Jackson SC and Fort McPherson, GA. The Georges Overhauls business owner, Thomas George, was not Marilyn Gordon's uncle, nor was Thomas Schattie related, as I wrote in our previous chapter. Marilyn got a chuckle out of reading of her new relatives.

Mr. George did own the apartment at 16466 S. Wyoming St and several others in the neighborhood.

Bill Schmeer, a former WAZL radio personality, contributed some names of additional stores to our re-creation of the businesses of South Wyoming Street, during the last century. Many of these, if not most of these businesses, were lost during the redevelopment period of South Wyoming and surrounding streets. I think have chosen those which were not in part 2 or if so, may have additional information about them. Back in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, Bill’s Dad had a market on the southeast corner of Wyoming and Chestnut Streets. Schmeer’s Quality Market. It was located at 39 South Wyoming Street in a double storefront building owned by Bill Patton. Mr. Schmeer did not sell fresh meat in his market, but his brother, Fred had a meat market on the other side of South Wyoming Street. (I also was told that Iffert’s had a meat market in that area. I don’t know if there is any connection between the two markets, or if they were two separate markets Does anyone know?)

Mr. Patton’s bar was in the other half of the building. Bill Patton later sold the bar to Mickey and Kitty Diana. After Diana’s, the bar became Martini’s Bar. There were two apartments upstairs. From Bill’s description of the building, I figure that the building was divided vertically on the bottom floor and horizontally on the top floor, thereby creating a front and rear apartment. As a Realtor, I have seen other double homes which were built many years ago and which were divided in that manner. Bill and his parents lived in the rear apartment, while Rocco and Mabel Hinkle and son Richard lived in the front apartment. Sadly Mr. Schmeer suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 47. Young Bill was still in high school and closed the market two years later, after graduation.

During the course of our interview, Bill had no trouble counting off many of the bars on the first two blocks of South Wyoming St. Among them were: Leo’s, Scatton’s, Kobrick’s, Patton’s, Diana’s, Martini’s, Della Walsh’s, Enama’s, Coldero’s and Throne’s, which was just around the corner on Mine St. That is the same Hank Throne who appeared in the story of the Sheppton Mine Disaster in our February, 2013 issue. The Cellar Bar , which I wrote about earlier, located in the Milner

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Hotel was owned and operated by Danny and Lil Rossi.

Our mutual friend, Fred Oberholtzer, had a sister Shirley, who very early in her driving years’, crashed her car, (maybe it was the family car, I don’t know.) into the lobby of the Milner Hotel as she was trying to make a left turn unto Chestnut Street. Funny, the things people remember. Stefansky’s Bar was up the street a block or two. Shulman’s had a poultry market in the same block as Della Walsh’s bar. Ray Schmick had a little grocery store somewhere above St. Gabriel’s Church, I think. Perini’s came along, built and opened their super market at the corner of Cranberry Avenue. Pio DeFant had his Hazleton Tile and Terrazo store next to the Spic and Span Deli . This was adjacent to Ben Rosenberg’s used furniture store. Bittenbender’s Grocery Store was on the east side of the street along with Bernstein’s Bakery.

Sara McNelis and I were discussing the “old days”, when we were talking about the dairies on the South Side of town. She remembers her mother sending her to a dairy, the name began with a P, once a week to by skim milk. Neither of us could remember the name. We remembered Leichman’s on East Green Street. What wonderful ice cream.

Speaking of ice cream, I remembered the ice cream cones our family would buy from Hazle Milk Dairy. Sara finally remembered and sent me an e-mail. The dairy was Parson’s Dairy on East Beech we think. It wasn’t far from her home. Sara lived in the shadow of St. Gabriel School. But, that’s another story.

Pat Nester e-mailed that she and her sisters remember so many of the names and places in our story of South Wyoming Street. Their father was Hazleton’s beloved Dr. Campbell.

I will bet that he brought many of our readers into this world.

Theresa Perini Davis called in to Panorama with some very interesting information about her dad, Ernest Perini. We had a great talk.

Mr. Perini purchased the vacant lot at the corner of South Wyoming St. and Cranberry Avenue. Cranberry Avenue sounds pretty special doesn’t it? It was just a fancy name for a street about the width of an alley. After the redevelopment took place, Cranberry Avenue disappeared from Pine to Laurel Streets and then continued. In 1947, Mr. Perini had a modern, brick and stone, supermarket constructed on that site. It attracted a lot of

business, much to the chagrin of all the many markets already on that street. It was a sign of things to come. Employees in the supermarket at various times were: in addition to Mr. Perini, her brothers Joseph and Albert. Some of you may remember that Joe Bove and Sal Beltrami also worked there. They all were kept very busy. Theresa’s husband delivered orders to help out when he came home from work many times.

In addition to running the supermarket, Mr. Perini owned thirteen rental units in the neighborhood and six garages. He had purchased a huge house in that block and was able to divide it into apartments .He kept one of the apartments for his own family. Lucy Fornataro was Mr. Perini’s secretary, bookkeeper and payroll clerk all rolled into one.

When Lucy was ready to leave his employ, she recommended that he hire her sister, Carmella. He did and even, on the rear lot, built a bungalow that he rented to Carmella and her husband, Anthony Lucadamo. I can see why he needed a person to keep all his rentals straight, along with the store accounts and payroll. Mr. Perini was working two jobs at the time. He owned a rock tunnel business and his company worked for Jeddo Highland Coal Company, tunneling through the hard rock layers, so that the miners could reach the

rich, black, hard, anthracite coal.

I asked Theresa about remembering any of the other tenants. Nate and Rita McNeil had the smaller apartment in the rear. Jim and Kathleen Boyle and baby, Jim lived in another apartment. They owned Boyles Funeral Home on the next corner and lived in Perini’s building while their home was being built on Walnut Street. Gert Riley, whose nephew lived with her, had one of the units.

She was the secretary for the Leichtman Ice Cream Company. Joe and Marie Perini and their daughter, Beth Ann, lived in another one. Mrs. O’Gara and her two girls had one.

They owned Isabella’s Hat Shop on Broad Street. Theresas’ brother, Albert and his wife, Marie and daughter, Mary Louise, also took one apartment.

Mrs. Perini, Theresa’s mother, died at the young age of forty-one in the year, 1949.

Her funeral took place from Boyle’s Funeral Home, of course. Some years later, after Theresa had married George Davis, they lived with her father for a time. Theresa had two special neighborhood girlfriends, Jeannie Croll and Nancy Davies, who later married Jack Lutz. For many years, Nancy was the organist at St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church on South Poplar Street. It was a sad day when Mr. Perini sold his new market

to the Redevelopment Authority, only to see them knock it down in the name of progress.

Soon, it was time to retire and move up to live with his sister on Hawthorne Street.

It was great to hear from Sue Farley whose mother, Kitty, was mentioned in our last issue. Kitty’s maiden name was Carlin before she married Jim Farley Kitty worked in the rectory with Kate Conahan for a time. The Farley’s still live in the home where John E. Smith, from our last issue, lived before he moved to Delaware. Isn’t that something ? It is time to draw this part to a close. My thanks to all of our Panorama readers who took the time to contact me or stopped to talk to me.

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C.V.C.O.Valley Nite Schedule Friday, August—5 to 10pm 5:00 – 7:00pm Rail – Band 5:30pm Junior Olympics behind the gazebo 7:00 – 7:30pm Fireman’s Parade 7:30 – 10:00pm Carmen and Phil - Band C.V.C.O. Valley Day Schedule Saturday, August 3—9am to 9pm 9:00am Pet Show – Bingo Tent 10:00 am Baby Parade – Gazebo 12:00-1:00pm Anna Marie School of Dance 1:00-2:00pm TBA 2:00-3:00pm Performing Arts Center 3:00-4:00pm Faberge Follies Dance and Tumble 4:00-5:00pm When East Meets West 5:00-6:00pm Joe Bogwist 6:00pm CVCO Awards 6:30-9:00pm 9Platform9 - Band

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The Hot & Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival held annually at Zanolini’s Nursery, is the premier event for garlic lovers. This two-day celebration of the wonders of Garlic is the only one of its kind in Drums. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features garlic-inspired foods, marvelous music, area artisans, Pennsylvania wine tasting, a Chinese auction, crazy contests and local and organic agriculture.

Area garlic growers will have the first of their fresh 2013 crop at the festival.

People just can’t get enough of watching folk cry, dance and sweat from the spicy food of our Hot Pepper and Garlic Eating contests.

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Mark your calendar for August 24th & 25th! Bring the family and friends out for a stink‘n good time. Admission and parking are free.

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Hobbie Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival

Friday, Saturday, Sunday August 2nd, 3rd, 4th at the Hobbie Carnival Grounds in Hobbie, PA Crafts, Games, Prizes, Chinese Auction, Dunk Tank, Homemade Food, and Live Entertainment Friday Entertainment “Hillbilly D'Lux”—7 to 11pm Saturday Entertainment Garden Tractor Pull 3 pm (Registration 2 pm) “Kartune”—7 to 11 pm Sunday Entertainment Backyard Horseshoe Pitch—12 pm (Registration deadline Saturday August 3rd at midnight) Chinese Auction begins at 1:30 Drawing at 3 pm Fireman's Parade–5 pm “Southbound”—5 to 9 pm Come out and support the volunteer fire company!

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2013 Nescopeck Community Days Festival August 15th, 16th & 17th Nescopeck Park Grounds in Nescopeck

The annual Nescopeck Community Days information contact Angel Aten @ 570-854Festival will be held Thursday, Friday and 3910 or Holly Hess @ 570-379-3240 or see Saturday, August 15th, 16th and 17th from us on Facebook. P 5-10 pm at the Nescopeck Park Grounds, 501 Raber Avenue in Nescopeck. This year's theme: Honoring Our Heroes, Including Fire, Police, Ambulance, and Military Personal.

There will be many favorite and differBlue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania ent activities at this year's festival including has partnered with the Funfest Committee the annual parade, 5K Walk/Run, mechanito assist in the funding of this year’s Funfest cal bull, a pony ride, games, a variety of food Weekend September 7 and 8 in Downtown stands, live entertainment and a Chinese AucHazleton. The Sponsorship gives Blue Cross tion. The Chinese Auction will run all weekexclusive sponsorship of one of the main end. Prizes will be drawn on Saturday night Funfest Stages, as well as shared sponsorship

The Nescopeck Community Days 5K of one of the keynote bands in the Funfest Walk/Run will be on Saturday at 10 am. RegParade. This is Blue Cross’ first year as a maistration is required for this event. Registrajor corporate sponsor for the Funfest event, tion will begin at 8:45 am at the Nescopeck which is marking its 35th anniversary. FunYouth Center, 501 Raber Avenue in Nescofest is coordinated by a committee of the peck.

Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

The Nescopeck Community Days Parade “We are proud to announce this first time is on Saturday. The parade lines up at 3 pm partnership with Blue Cross of Northeastern at the Nescopeck Elementary School, 315 Pennsylvania, and are most grateful to them Dewey Street in Nescopeck and begins at 4 for their commitment to the Hazleton Area pm. There is a puppet show and water battle through their support of its largest event,” after the parade. said Funfest Executive Director Judiann Mc There will also be live entertainment all Grogan. three nights featuring Tommy Rynick on In addition to its listing as Stage and PaThursday the 16th from 7-10 pm, The Legrade sponsor, Blue Cross will also be considends on Friday the 17th from 7-10 pm and ered a Silver Sponsor with all the benefits of Smokin' Joe and the Wildhorse Band on that level. The Blue Cross logo will appear Saturday the 18th from 7-10 pm. For more

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pa is Special Funfest Sponsor on stages, parade signs, and in advertising both before and during Funfest Weekend. “Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania has shown itself to be a good friend to the communities it serves, and we are pleased to be one of the recipients of that generosity this year,” McGrogan said. “The financial support they provide will help us to bring free entertainment to our stages and top notch bands to our parade.”

Funfest was established in 1979, and has become one of the largest events of its kind in Luzerne County. In addition to the Parade and free entertainment, Funfest also includes a street fair, craft show, car show, cook-offs, kids area, senior activities, and ethnic and festival foods. Thanks to its sponsors, Funfest has free admission, free parking, and free entertainment and activities.

To find out more about Funfest Weekend, go to www.funfestpa.org or call (570)4551509 or 1-800-OKF-FEST. P

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Weatherly Borough 150th Anniversary Celebration August 16th, 17th & 18th

Saturday, August 3rd • 8am-4pm Centenary United Methodist Church (in church basement)

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The Borough of Weatherly will celebrate its 150th Anniversary this year and there are many activities in the works this month.

August 16th through the 18th, a three day celebration will be held at Eurana Park.

On Friday, August 16th “Kartune” will perform 5-9pm and Bingo will also be taking place.

On Saturday , August 17th The Weatherly Rotary Clubs Car Show will be held, the Bands “Dam Neighbors” will take stage from Noon-3pm, and “Becky & The Beasts”

from 5-8pm.

There will be a reptile display from noon -5pm and the skies of Weatherly will be bright as the spectators enjoy fireworks at Dusk on Saturday Night.

On Sunday August 18th, the band “Long Time Comin” will play from Noon-3pm, 2 Stephen Christopher Magic Shows Noon & 1:30pm, and Polka Fans, “Just Us” Polka Band from 4-6pm.

Also, rides including six inflated-moon bounce rides for kids, from black Ops, 2 Slides, a Mechanical Bull, a Kids’ Gym, and a Moon Bounce.

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Weatherly Borough 150th Anniversary Celebration August 16th, 17th & 18th Many Churches and local organizations will be doing the cooking for the weekend, the variety on the menu is sure to make anyone’s pallet water. From halupki, halushki, ham and bean soup, breakfast sandwiches, pizza, chicken fingers, potato wedges, pierogies, french fries, roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs & sauerkraut, vegetables and dip, hamburgers with or without cheese, barbecue, sausage & peppers, meatball hoagies, cold & meat hoagies, chili, and potato cakes. Also snacks to munch on such as nachos and cheese, popcorn, cotton candy and candy apples.

Who can forget about dessert, Danish, baked items, brownies sundaes, snow cones,

and wash all this good food down with wine coolers, beer, ice tea, soda , and water.

There will be a variety of Vendors and Crafts.

Please come out and enjoy the festivities to celebrate this milestone the 150th Anniversary of Weatherly Borough.

The Actual Anniversary is on October 8th.

On October 5th, a parade will take place throughout the town with bands and many floats ending with a dinner dance on Sunday, October 6th.

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Funfest Banners Decorate New Broad Street Posts Funfest has new banners this year, and they are being placed on the Broad Street Corridor Project’s new light standards for the first time. Workers from the Hazleton City Public Works Department began placing Funfest banners on the poles late last week. The banners announce the coming of Funfest Weekend September 7 and 8.

Nearly sixty red and white banners will adorn Broad Street from Diamond Avenue to the Terrace section of the City on East Broad Street.

Several are also placed along poles near the Intermodal Center along Mine Street. The vinyl flags were designed by Precision Design of Hazleton, constructed by a Hazleton firm, Sign Spot, and for the first time this year, will also include the logo of Funfest’s Presenting Sponsor, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Mohegan agreed to a three-year sponsorship commitment of Funfest earlier this year, and their benefits include logo placement on all banners. The flags also display the logo of the local businesses which are individual banner sponsors. The banner sponsorship program was initiated over twenty years ago as a fundraiser for the festival, and gives sponsors exposure before and during Funfest Weekend.

The banners stay up for some two months, announcing the upcoming festival and giving exposure to the companies who sponsored them.

Banner sponsors will have their company’s logo seen by millions of people. In addition, as many as seventy thousand people are expected to be in Downtown Hazleton for Funfest Weekend, offering even more exposure to sponsors.

Funfest's larger Corporate Sponsors are each allotted two banners, as well as other opportunities for exposure. Those sponsors include: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (Presenting), Hazleton Standard-Speaker (Gold Sponsor), Service Electric Cablevision Inc. (Diamond Event Sponsor), as well as Silver Sponsors: Apostolic Faith Church, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Cargill, DBi Services, Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Motor Transportation Co. Inc., PPL Corporation, and WYLN 35.

Bronze Sponsors receive one banner each.

They are: Berger Family Dealerships, First National Bank of PA, Fox 56, Gottstein Corporation, Henkel, Panorama/Bridal Planner/Mojo, and SSPTV News 13. The City of Hazleton is

also listed on a banner, in appreciation for the support that they offer to Funfest.

Funfest Banner Sponsors for 2013 are: ARC Electric/ Wire Guys, ARCIL, Barber Ford of Hazleton, CAN DO Inc., Citizen Publishing Co., Eagle Rock Resort, George J. Hayden Inc., Gr. Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, Humboldt Industrial Supply, IBEW Local Union 163, Johns Manville, Lackawanna College-Hazleton Center, McDonald’s, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, Office Max Inc., Penn State Hazleton, Portable Toilets by Biros Utilities Inc., Schumacher Engineering Inc., Weir Minerals, and Zenier's Automotive Inc. Funfest Weekend will feature its annual Street Fair, Parade, Craft Show and Car Show, as well as Children's, Teen and Senior Activities. For more information about Funfest, or to obtain a schedule of events, call (570) 455-1509 or 1-800-OKFFEST. Or go to www.funfestpa.org. P

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The Men of Eckley in the Civil War, Co. K, 81st PVI by, William Boyer, Eckley Miners' Village Many people realize that Pennsylvania played a major role in preserving the Union during the Civil War (1861-1865). Notable Pennsylvanians include Generals Winfield Scott Hancock and George Meade and arguably the turning point of the war was at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July of 1863. However, most natives of this region are unfamiliar with Company K of Eckley, Pennsylvania.

Shortly after the bombing of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces under command of General P.G.T Beauregard, President Lincoln issued a call for volunteers in defense of the Union. James Miller, a veteran of the Mexican War, was ordered by the War Department to recruit in Eastern Pennsylvania. Miller raised six companies from Philadelphia and four from Carbon and Luzerne Counties that became the 81st regiment of the U.S. Army.

Company K was recruited by Charles E. Foster, son of Eckley mine partner Asa Foster. Thirty nine men from Eckley enlisted.

Charles Foster was made the first Captain of Company K, but had to resign in July 1862 due to illness. Captain Foster’s sword is currently on display at the Eckley Miners’ Village Museum.

In October of 1861, company K was mustered into Federal service. It became a part of the 81st regiment, First Brigade, First Division of the Second Corps. The regiment came to be known as the “fighting Chippewa’s”.

The first major combat seen by Company K was during the Peninsular Campaign at the Battle of Fair Oaks in May 1862. The aforementioned James Miller, a colonel, suffered a fatal wound to the head, while at Eckley, families grieved for 18 year old Thomas Felton, the only son of Abram and Elizabeth Fel-

ton, and Sergeant Archie Gilmore.

Sadly, Abram Felton was also killed two years later at the Battle of Cold Harbor.

Cyrus Straw, a lieutenant from Drums, Pa was in command of K Company at the Battle of Antietam in September of 1862. Lieutenant Straw was wounded at Antietam and carried the offending musket ball in Monument to the his hip until it was 81st PA Infantry loremoved four years cated in "The Wheatlater! field", Gettysburg.

Perhaps the most devastating battle fought by the Army of the Potomac was at Fredericksburg, Virginia in September 1862. Under the overall command of General Ambrose Burnside, the 81st regiment would unsuccessfully attack the Confederate position on Marye’s Heights.

Of the 261 men of the 81st engaged in that battle more than 170 sustained injury. William Aubrey of Eckley was wounded in the face and after a lengthy recovery, returned to work in the coal mines of Eckley. He is buried in the Vine Street Cemetery in Hazleton.

On the first of July, 1863, Company K, along with the rest of the 81st, was ordered to Gettysburg. The regiment was positioned in the rear to protect lines of communications and to erect fortifications. On July 2, the reg-

iment moved up and was involved in very heavy fighting in and around the Wheatfield. Later that evening, the regiment returned to its former place at the rear of the Union line having lost nearly one half of its effective fighting force. The 81st was not directly involved with repelling Pickett’s Charge the next day, staying back to assist in the production of fortifications. Only one local soldier is known to have perished at Gettysburg.

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15th Annual Shenandoah Heritage Day & Parade of Nations— August 24th Girard Park in Shenandoah

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Flavorful wine tasting, regional cuisine, spices, jewelry, chocolate, cheese and more!

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Sunday, September 1st, 2013 from 1:00-6:00pm

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There is much debate over the origin of the name “Shenandoah.” It is said to originate from Algonquian-Wakashian American Indians and one theory is that it means Beautiful Star Daughter or Daughter of the Skies. Another theory is that it means Spruce-lined Stream or river flowing alongside high hills and mountains.

The area that became Shenandoah, Pennsylvania was incorporated as a borough in January 16, 1866, having been laid out by Peter Schaeffer of Pottsville in 1862. The first known resident was a man named Peter Kehley who cleared a patch of land at the center of the valley and built a log cabin there, sometime around 1830. Peter Kehley maintained his farm for about 20 years in total isolation.

With the discovery and commercial mining of anthracite coal in the Southern coal fields from the early 1830’s, land speculators began to send surveyors into the northern regions, that is, north of Broad Mountain in search of possible coal lands. By 1850, Peter Kehley had sold his land to the Philadelphia Land Company and several investors sent agents into the area to hold the land and protect their investment.

The tremendous need for coal at the outbreak of the civil war fueled the necessity of finding and operating new coal deposits north of Broad Mountain. Thus, in 1862, the first colliery in Shenandoah was opened. This was Shenandoah City Colliery.

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Shenandoah grew rapidly with the influx of skilled miners and laborers to work the surrounding coal fields. Situated in the Middle Western coal field, Shenandoah had the richest deposit of Anthracite of all the known fields.

The Mammoth vein, the largest known anthracite coal vein, runs directly under the town. Coal brought thousands of immigrants to Shenandoah. First came the English mine owners and bosses, then the Welsh skilled miners. These were quickly followed by the Germans and the Irish. By the early 1870’s, the Irish were the predominant immigrants to come to Shenandoah.

Beginning in the late 1870’s, immigration into Shenandoah shifted from the Western European countries to the Eastern European countries, primarily Lithuania, Poland, the Ukraine and Slovakia. As each new wave of immigrants arrived in Shenandoah, they set about to establish their own church with services in their native language and eventually to establish parochial schools where their children could be taught both English and their own language and customs. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church was the first Greek Catholic Church established in the United States in 1884. By 1920, the town had a population of nearly 30,000 residents and the city began taking on an appearance. In the 1930’s, Shenandoah boasted 22 nationalities, 22 churches and a large synagogue. As of the census of 2010, there were 5,071 people.

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Shenandoah also has a rich heritage of volunteer fire companies. The Columbia, Shenandoah’s first Fire Company, was organized on August 1, 1871. At the present time, there are five volunteer fire companies of which Shenandoah is proud. They are the Columbia, Rescue Hook and Ladder (Hookies), Polish American, Phoenix and the Defender.

Although coal was the single most important industry in Shenandoah, a number of secondary industries and businesses helped support the economy. At first, these were related to the coal industry. Railroads were required to move the coal to New York and Philadelphia and Shenandoah was the only town in Pennsylvania to have depots for the three major railroad companies.

In the 1920’s, the garment industry began to develop in the area. At its peak, there were approximately 15 large garment factories operating in Shenandoah at one time. One out of every two households had a woman in the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. This was particularly true in the early 1950’s when the community was hard hit by the decline of the anthracite coal industry after World War II. The mines were closing one after the other and coal miners looked to find work elsewhere. The garment industry sustained many families.

Unfortunately, years of lost jobs, out migration and a sense of defeat have plagued Shenandoah. Today, however, the town is on the rebound and things are starting to turn the corner on economic development. People are returning to the region, some in retirement and many just seeking a good place to raise their families.

Houses are being restored, new businesses are opening and Shenandoah is fast becoming the “Ethnic Food Capital of the East Coast” with Mrs. T’s Pierogies, Lee’s Oriental Foods, Kowalonek Kielbasi Shop, Lucky’s Kielbasi Shop and Capitol Food Market’s kielbossi and all the church festivals with their ethnic dishes. In addition, the Shenandoah Borough Council, the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society and a newly organized Downtown Revitalization Group have all joined to implement programs that will return Shenandoah to its position as the best town in northern Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah and its surrounding patches including Brownsville, Lost Creek, Lost Creek #2, Raven Run, Shenandoah Heights, Turkey Run and Upper and Lower William Penn, is located along PA Routes 54 and 924 in the Upper Schuylkill Region. It is an ethnically diverse town that expresses its cultural flair through a vibrant Main Street dotted with a selection of fine restaurants and shops.

Stop by and check out Shenandoah’s 15th Annual Heritage Day on Saturday, August 24th!

Ethnic food, entertainment and “Parade of Nations” pageantry at Girard Park, Washington and Main Streets in Shenandoah. For more information call (570) 462-2060 or visit our website at www.downtownshenandoah.com. P

21st Annual Pioneer Day Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland will be hosting it’s 21st annual Pioneer Day on Saturday, August 17th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s Pioneer Day is in celebration of Pioneer Tunnel’s 51st anniversary as a tourist attraction. In addition to its coal mine tours and steam train rides, which will be running continuously, many special events will take place in Higher-Up Park which is adjacent to the Pioneer Tunnel grounds.

Music and entertainment will be provided free of charge. Visitors waiting to board, and while taking the coal mine tours, will be entertained with coal mining songs and stories by the “Breaker Boys,” There is a charge for the coal mine tours and steam train rides. .

The regionally popular “Memory Lane” (formerly Shama Lama) will be performing on the bandstand in the park from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with classic oldies music. Bring a lawn chair and sit back and relax while listening to some great music from the good old days. Bingo will be played in the pavilion in Higher-Up park all day. Activities for children will include clowns, games, face painting and a free petting zoo.

A craft fair will be held throughout Higher-Ups Park with many new and unique hand-crafted items. Several local community organizations will be selling raffle tickets on theme baskets, fundraising items, and offering pictoral displays and free information.

The highlight of Pioneer Day is always the food concessions. Several local churches, organizations, and food vendors will be selling chicken barbeque dinners, bleenies, homemade baked goods, haluski, halupki, hamburgers, hot dogs, bean soup, pizza, pulled pork sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, rib-eye steak sandwiches, pierogies, french fries, ice cream, barbeque, funnel cakes, corn-on-thecob, “traveling tacos,” kettle korn, and many other delicious foods. New feature is year is Egyptian food.

If you’ve never been to Pioneer Tunnel, one of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten tourist attractions right in your own backyard, plan to come to Pioneer Day for a day filled with great food and entertainment. If you haven’t done it before, take our “cool” coal mine tour and find out all about our rich coal mining heritage and what it was like in the days when “coal was king.” Also take a scenic ride on

the “Henry Clay” where you’ll see a strip mine, a replica of a “bootleg” coal mine, and hear all about the Centralia mine fire. Plan to visit the Pioneer Tunnel newly remodeled gift shop which offers specialty t-shirts, sweatshirts, hand-crafted jewelry and souvenirs made from coal, train items, and other unique gifts and souvenirs.

Pioneer Tunnel is located at 19th & Oak Sts. in Ashland. On Pioneer Day, free parking and shuttle service will be available in the Gitman Bros. parking lot at 23rd & Center Sts. For more information call 570-875-3850 or visit our website at www.pioneertunnel.com. P

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Old Fashioned Miner's Labor Day Picnic SPONSORED BY BRAND

This extraordinary event includes many donations by the last living Anthracite photographer, Scott Herring. Some of his donations include photographs of the original miners from No.9 Coal Mine. Scott will be donating future displays of his work showing mining and miners today. The Anthracite History Preservation is honored to show his work in a permanent display at the No.9 Coal Mine and Museum for the public to see.

There is an open invitation to the public to stop by and view this wonderful exhibit. Still under restoration and construction, the pres-

No. 9 MINE & MUSEUM • Ride by Rail 1600’ into the Mountain • Inspect a 900’ Deep Mine Shaft • Explore an Underground Muleway • See a Miner’s Hospital Cut in Stone • Roam the “Wash Shanty”Museum

“A Great Outing For Kids 6 to 96” Region’s Largest Mining Collection!

Tools – Fossils – Photographs Handmade Models – Miners’ Mementoes Gift Shop – Plenty of Free Parking

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ervation is looking forward to the completion of the donated display by the end of the season. The Anthracite History Preservation sends many thanks and appreciation to Scott Herring.

There is always work to be done in the mine, museum and the grounds. If you have the time, talent and interest, please call or even stop by. No time is too little, nor any talent too small. Every hand is appreciated.

Thank you for your generous help and continued support for preserving Anthracite History for generations.

The picnic and its events include: A Veterans Salute, A Civil War Re-Enactment, Coal Mine Tours, Museum Tours, Music, Coal Gift items, Regional History Books and much more fun for the entire family! The event will take place at the No.9 Mine and Museum in Lansford, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. The Re-Enactment will occur on Saturday and the picnic will be on Sunday.

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Shenandoah Rescue Hook & Ladder Fire Co. Block Party Friday • Saturday • Sunday August 2nd, 3rd & 4th Main Street in Shenandoah Friday–11 am • Saturday–1 pm Sunday–4 pm Food, Games, Entertainment!

Bingo nightly 6–10 pm Fire Apparatus Parade Friday–7:30 pm Horseshoe Tournament Saturday–9 am Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday—1 pm Registration for events is at 11am, rain date Sunday

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Calendar of Events August/September 2013 August 2 & 3 CVCO will once again host Valley Day/Nite the first weekend of August. This public event will be held on the evening of Friday, August 2 and all day on Saturday, August 3 at Conyngham borough grounds off Main Street, Conyngham.

CVCO is also looking for a community group or family to run general foods. Anyone interested in helping can contact Jon Weaver at 7881996 or Rena Bicking at 788-5652. For more information about CVCO events, see http:// www.cvco.info/.

August 2-4 Rescue Hook & Ladder Co. #1 of Shenandoah Block Party, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 2, 3, & 4. Food available Friday 11am, Saturday 1pm and Sunday 4 pm. Bingo nightly 6 to 10pm. Fire Apparatus Parade Friday 7:30pm; Horseshoe Tournament Saturday 9am; Motorcycle Poker Run Saturday at 1 pm. Registration for events 11am, rain date Sunday.

The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents “Bye Bye Birdie”, Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 at 7pm and Sunday, August 4 at 3pm at the J.J. Ferrara Center 212 West Broad Street in Hazleton. Full dinner buffet served 90 minutes prior to curtain. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 570-454-5451 or visit our website at www.ptpashows.org.

August 9-11 The Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts presents “Bye Bye Birdie”, Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 10 at 7pm and Sunday, August 11 at 3pm at the J.J. Ferrara Center 212 West Broad Street in Hazleton. Full dinner buffet served 90 minutes prior to curtain. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 570-4545451 or visit our website at www.ptpashows.org.

August 10 Learn the proper way to benefit year round from the delicious herbs grown in your garden by attending a workshop on Preservation of Herbs presented by Penn State Extension Master Gardener Jo Robbins at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 10. The workshop will be held in the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, Citiscape, next to the Downtown Hazleton Farmers’ Market. There is no fee to attend.

August 10 & 11 99th Annual Lithuanian Days, Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 at the Schuylkill

Mall in Frackville. We will be celebrating our 99th year! The Theme for this year is Lithuanian Food, Medicine, & Folklore. There will be ethnic food, Lithuanian Dancers/musicians and Vendors.

ment, the professional hamburger eating competition, best burger contests, a beer and wine garden, artisans and crafters, children’s activities, downtown shopping, plenty of food and drink, and a whole lot more! Last year over 35,000 people were in attendance. Free admission. For August 11 more information call 610-562-3106 or visit A Night in the Country concert series featur- www.tasteofhamburger.com. ing “The New Individuals”, Sunday, August 11 September 1 from 7 to 9pm at Heisler’s, 743 Catawissa Road in Tamaqua. For more infor- Old Fashioned Miner’s Labor Day Picnic featuring a Veteran’s Salute Civil War Re-enactmation, call 570-668-3399. ment, Sunday, September 1 from 11am to 5pm at No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum, 9 Dock Street August 15 Dr. Lori’s Antiques Appraisal Event, Thursday, (off Route 209) in Lansford. For more informaAugust 15 at 6pm at Wilkes University in Wil- tion, call 570-645-7074 or visit our website at kes Barre. To register, contact 888-431-1010 or no9mine.com. www.DrLoriV.com.

September 7 Community Heritage Day, Saturday, SeptemAugust 21 ber 7 from 9am to 3pm, Center Square in OrNorth Parish Peach Festival, Wednesday, Auwigsburg. Orwigsburg residents come together gust 21 from 5 to 8p.m. at Christ Church, 13 in celebration of Heritage Day which features S. Nice St. (side door entrance) in Frackville. craft, activities for the kids and entertainment.

Come enjoy peaches, ice cream, baked good and Our bicentennial Heritage Day will once again a beverage. Eat in or take outs available. Tickets showcase everyone’s favorites, while bringing - $5.00. For tickets, call the church office at 570our heritage to life! The event will feature folks 874-4532. dressed in period clothes, and re-enactors who will showcase Orwigsburg’s rich history. An August 24 “Orwigsburg-Themed Art Show” will also be Do you lack space for growing vegetables and held. Event sponsored by: Orwigsburg Business flowers? Or perhaps your soil is poor, and it is and Professional Association and Bicentennial difficult to grow things successfully. Penn State Committee.

Extension Master Gardener Sandy Visintainer will offer an intriguing growing method which September 21 bypasses those difficulties in Straw Bale Garden- 24th Annual Hegins Valley Arts & Crafts Faire, ing. The workshop will be presented at 10:00 Saturday, September 21 at Hegins Park in am on Saturday, August 24t at the Chamber of Hegins. Arts & Craft Faire from 9am to 3pm.

Commerce Board Room, Citiscape, next to the Breakfast starting at 7am. For information, call Downtown Hazleton Farmers’ Market. There is 570-682-9541 or 570-682-8181. no fee to attend.

September 28 23rd Wildcat Roundup XXIII will be held for Second Annual SAFE, Inc. Walk for Auall alumni, teachers, and anyone who attended tism and Resource Information Fair (Rain or the former West Hazleton High School, on Sat- Shine), Saturday, September 28 from 8:30am urday, August 24 beginning at 11am at the Ne- to 12:30pm at Hazleton High School. SAFE, scopeck Township Fire Hall, Route 93 in Briggs- Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization supville. Reservations due by August 14. For more porting families affected by Autism Spectrum information, call Chairman, Robert Hildebrand Disorders. Our Hazleton area families with auat 570-788-2515 or Barry Hawk at 570-956- tism describe a lack of support and resources in 6697. their area. Thus, SAFE, Inc. is organizing our Second Annual Walk for Autism and Resource August 31 Information Fair to help bring crucial informa10th Annual Taste of Hamburg-er Festival, Sat- tion to this community. To register or for more urday, August 31 in Downtown Hamburg. The information, please visit www.autismsafe.org event features 3 stages of non-stop entertain- (WALK 2013) or call 570.822.7259.

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Bloomsburg Fair Premier Day On Friday September 20, 2013, the 158th annual Bloomsburg Fair will kick off the 2013 with Premier Day. The gates open at 2 pm with a special $3.00 admission and free parking. Lee Greenwood will highlight the day with concert at 8 p.m.

Lee Greenwood could easily talk about the accomplishments in his life, but this high energy entertainer prefers to continue writing and recording with the same passion and integrity that has always fueled his stellar career.

“I want my family to see what I do and not what I did,” he says of sharing his passion for music with his wife Kim and their two sons, Dalton and Parker. “I like the artistry of it. I could have been a carpenter or a farmer, but I love the spirit of the music. The creative ideas still flow and I am writing much more than I have in previous years. I always love to create something new.”

To that end, Greenwood has a new sevensong EP titled "I Want to be in Your World", scheduled for a July 25th release. He wrote three of the seven songs & exposes his musical talent on the saxophone on one of the original tracks, “Here Comes Love, There Goes My Heart”. He also covers the Michael McDonald/Kenny Loggins ballad “You Can Let Go Now.” McDonald dropped by the studio to play piano on the song.

Greenwood claims a string of hits including “Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands,” “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Holdin’ A Good Hand,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns (If You’re the Rose)”, “She’s Lyin,” and “Dixie Road.” He has won numerous industry accolades including, Male Vocalist of the year for the Academy of Country Music in 1983, two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association, 1983 & 1984 and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance in 1985 for “I.O.U.”. Also in 1985, he took home CMA Song of the Year honor as the writer of “God

Bless the USA.” The song, “God Bless the USA” has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America. The singer knows first-hand what it’s like to have loved ones fighting for the freedom of all Americans as his father served in the Navy & the Merchant Marine in World War II. “God Bless the USA” went far beyond what Greenwood expected when he wrote it in the back of his tour bus in 1983. The song has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It was also #1 on the pop charts after 9/11/01.

Greenwood says; “USA is the song I always felt the need to write”. “I wanted to have something that would unite Americans from coast to coast. I wanted to instill pride back in the United States. The song represents my family, my community and those men & women who have paid the price for the freedoms we all love & enjoy.”

Greenwood performs for many charitable events and gives his time & name to numerous organizations and fundraisers. He is the National spokesperson for “Products for Good”, “Operation Never Forgotten” and, on the advisory board of the “Challenger Commission”. The singer is also a member of the National Endowment for the Arts Council, a Presidential appointment.

Music has always been a part of Greenwood’s life, even while growing up on a farm near Sacramento, California. He started playing the piano when he was seven and the saxophone at 12. In junior high, he started his first group, called the Moonbeams. By the time, he finished High School he played most all the instruments in the orchestra and was the Drum Major for the marching band.

Greenwood graduated from high school in June 1960. He passed on a track & music scholarship to the College of the Pacific along with a professional baseball career. He also elected to skip his high school graduation ceremony because he had a job at the Golden Hotel & Casino in Reno, Nevada with his own band, the “Apollos”. That turned out to be a great choice.

The California native was discovered in

1979 by Larry McFaden, who saw him performing in a show at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. Larry was the bass player and bandleader for Mel Tillis. He brought the singer to Nashville and got him signed to MCA Records. He began working with producer Jerry Crutchfield, with whom he recorded his debut album “It Turns Me Inside Out.” The title track became his first hit, followed by “She’s Lyin”, Ain’t No Trick” and “Going, Going, Gone.” It would be the first of many albums on three different labels in Nashville.

“Choosing songs to record is always exciting,” says Greenwood. “I’m a songwriter as well and I love lyrics that have depth and emotion. I’m thankful for the many writers & artists who have contributed to my career”.

Greenwood will take his career a step beyond songwriting this fall when he releases his new book, "Does God Still Bless the USA". It will feature a calendar called “Prayers of a Patriot” and will include two songs, written by Greenwood, for download in the back of the book.

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Puppy Mill Awareness

by Jeanie Donahue at The Pet Care Clinic by Dalice If you’re looking to make a puppy part of your family, check your local shelters first.

Not only will you be saving a life, but you will ensure that your money is not going to support a puppy mill. Local shelters, such as Hazleton Animal Shelter and Wilkes Barre SPCA have dogs and puppies for adoption that need loving homes. If you’re committed to a specific breed of dog and can't find what you're looking for at your local shelter, contact a rescue group for that breed.

Most pet shop puppies come from puppy mills. Giving your business to stores that sell puppies supports the horrible puppy mill industry. Even though your intentions may be good, don't buy a puppy with the idea that you are "rescuing" him or her. Your "rescue" opens up space for another puppy mill puppy and puts money into the pockets of the pup-

py mill industry. Pet stores won't leave their cages empty and their website pages blank.

The money you spend on your puppy goes right back to the puppy mill operator and ensures they will continue breeding and treating dogs inhumanely.

One of many California city councils has unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting sales of dogs and cats in retail stores.

New Mexico has also banned pet sales. Other cities in Florida , Missouri and elsewhere are considering similar bans on the sale of dogs and cats.

Our clinic sees a vast amount of pet shop puppies that come in for medical help. These puppies are often flea-infested or have lifethreatening, debilitating diseases. We, of course, report this to the Luzerne humane officers. If you see someone keeping puppies in poor conditions, please alert your local animal control authorities.

The Humane Society is working really hard to try and stop puppy mill sales. Help us stop this cycle of cruelty. Do your research before getting a puppy, and look into adopting a healthy dog from a responsible breeder. P

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Art & Antiques: How to tell Crystal from Glass

by Dr. Lori When it comes to glassCrystal is made of silica dard. Crystal is typically ware, most people think that (sand), lead oxide, and soda thin because it is easier to that best way to spot quality and it is known to be beau- sculpt glass with a high lead is to ting a glass and listen. If tiful and strong. Crystal is content because the lead lowers the working you educate your eyes to spot a term used to describe any temperature of the glass. The lead extends a high quality piece of crysglassware that looks fancy the time that the glass blower has to sculpt tal, you can give your ears the or is used in the service of a piece. day off. Why? The sound of champagne, wine, or spirits. Tips for telling the difference between regular a ting from a piece of glass Crystal is the choice for spir- soda-lime glass and crystal: Crystal has the following attributes: 24% is subjective and it may not its and wine connoisseurs belead content, bright reflective quality, actually tell you anything cause it allows the drinker to Crystal dish by the French colabout the quality of that assess the color and viscosity clear overall appearance, silver or silver/purple lectibles firm, Lalique. Staff of piece of stemware. The idea of the wine or liquor. If your color hue, rainbow prism effect when held up www.DrLoriV.com is that a high pitched sound piece of crystal is very clear, it to the light, thinner than regular soda-lime will result in the identification of a high qual- probably has a greater amount of lead content glass, and heavier than regular soda-lime glass.

In fact, high quality crystal with a lead ity and valuable piece of crystal is not always than its cloudier counterpart. When it comes the case. Just because a piece of glass sounds to crystal, its reflective quality and the 24% content over 35% will actually sparkle. If you good when you ting it does not mean it is a lead content are most important characteris- are trying to tell if you have a piece of cut piece of valuable crystal. Other factors need tics. Crystal shows more clarity than a typical crystal, place your thumb into the incised or to be evident to determine if you truly have piece of soda lime glass and its reflective qual- cut design of the piece and if you move your the real thing. ity is why crystal is used for chandeliers, fine thumb around and you feel as if you will get Here are the facts. Glassware (traditional wine glasses, and jewelry pendants. Very fine cut, then you have a piece of cut crystal. Cryssoda-lime glass) contains about 50% silica crystal—like those pieces made by high qual- tal will take on the properties of sharp cut(sand) and no lead. Crystal contains at least ity firms such as Waterford—may even exceed ting. Fine glassware may contain some lead 24 percent lead. That is the basic distinction the 24% lead content requirement and pro- content but if the 24% lead content level is not reached for a specific piece of glassware between crystal and glass. vide products that are upwards of 30% lead then a manufacturer cannot by law call that Sounds easy enough, but it isn’t that easy. content or more. piece “crystal.” P You remember your mother telling you that The confusion surrounding crystal is based nothing worth having is ever easy. in history and chemistry. First of all, despite Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and awardMost people do not think that their ev- its name, crystal does not have a crystalline winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents aperyday orange juice glass is a piece of crystal. structure. And, crystal is a term (cristallo) praisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the star Most of the time your everyday orange juice which was coined by Italian glassmakers in appraiser on the hit TV show, Auction Kings glass is made of a material called soda-lime the famous Murano glassblowing center near on Discovery channel. To learn about your anglass. Glass in our everyday world is some- Venice to define quality glassware which did tiques, visit www.DrLoriV.com, www.Facething called soda-lime glass. It is used for not meet the European lead content stan- book.com/DoctorLori or call (888) 431-1010. products such as windows, everyday drinking glasses, etc. Most glass made in the United States today is made of soda-lime glass which is a combination of lime, silica (sand), and soda. This is cheap everyday glass. No harm, no foul, no big investment.

On the other hand, borosilicate glass-called Fire-glass in the early 1900s and now called by its brand name of Pyrex--is a heat resistant glass that does not break when exposed to extreme temperature changes. It is a more expensive than soda lime glass. Pyrex was first introduced for the windshields of railroad trains in order to stop window • Fresh Turkey Sausage • Turkey Meatloaf breakage when trains experienced a severe • Fresh Ground Turkey • Fresh Turkey Tenderloins change in weather conditions. Borosilicate • Turkey Nuggets • Turkey Burgers • Turkey BBQ glass is mainly used in laboratories and does • Turkey Salad • Smoked Products • Frozen Chipsteaks not easily corrode. Neither of these types of • Dinners & Hot Foods (available at our Hometown location) glass—soda lime glass or borosilicate glass--is • And So Much More! considered crystal because they do not have 24% lead content.

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Rabbits and dogs (especially overweight ones) are susceptible to heat stroke. If you are going to leave these animals outside make sure they have plenty of water and shade. Never leave your pet in a car, since the heat can rapidly become life threatening.

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Recalling the 1950 Philadelphia Whiz Kids

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh

Though I was only 4 ½ years old, I recall listening to the 1950 World Series in which the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, who were named “The Whiz Kids” because the average age of the players on the team was only 26.4 years. The 1950 World Series was only the second time up to that point that the Phillies appeared in a Series; the other being 1915 when they lost to the Boston Red Sox 4 games to 1. The Yankees scored only 11 runs in the 1950 World Series, but the Phillies could only muster 5 total runs in losing 4 straight. The “Springfield Rifle,” Vic Raschi, defeated the Phillies’ closer and 1950 National League MVP and Athlete of the Year, Casmir James “Jim” Konstanty, 1-0 in game one.

Konstanty was pressed into service since staff ace, Robin Roberts, had twirled 4 of the last regular season games and second best pitcher, Curt Simmons, had to serve in the military after a fine 17-8 regular season record, and rookie Bubba Church, with an 8-6 record and a low 2.73 ERA was noticeably less effective down the stretch after being hit in the face with a line drive. The Yankees’ great big game pitcher, Allie Reynolds, bested Robin Roberts in game two by a 2-1 score on a tenth inning homerun by Joe DiMaggio. Ken Heintzelman, despite a subpar 3-9 season, pitched well for the Phils in game three at Yankee Stadium, but

again, the Phillies’ offense was flat, and they lost 3-2. Yankees rookie Whitey Ford outdueled Phillies ailing rookie Bob Miller 5-2 in game four.

The Phillies got to the 1950 World Series by winning the National League by 2 games over the powerful Brooklyn Dodgers. The Phillies had a good-sized lead over the Dodgers and Giants most of the way, but the military call up of Curt Simmons and injuries to pitchers Bubba Church and Bob Miller resulted in the Dodgers cutting the Phillies’ lead to one game going into the final game of the season. Unlike the 1964 Phillies, who gave the pennant away, Robin Roberts defeated Don Newcombe in a heart-pounding ten-inning game at Ebbets Field on a tenth inning three-run homer

by Dick Sisler.

The Phillies won the 1950 national pennant for several reasons: they had the best ERA in the league at 3.50, and the best relief pitcher in Jim Konstanty, who went 16-7 with 22 saves - good enough to win the MVP as mentioned. Konstanty, at 33, was one of the older players on the team and threw a slow “palmball” pitch which was very effective. I can remember my dad, Connie, saying that Konstanty threw so slow that he disrupted batters’ timing. The Phillies had two excellent starters in Robin Roberts, who had the first of his six successive seasons of 20 or more wins by

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going 20-11, and Curt Simmons, who was 17-8; and a good supporting cast of pitchers in Bob Miller at 11-6, Bubba Church at 8-6, Russ “Mad Monk” Meyer, and Ken Heintzelman, who were adequate starters who had subpar years. Meyer, at 17-9, was the best pitcher for the Phils in 1949. Two of my all-time favorite fringe players on the team were pitcher Milo Candini and 3rd baseman Ralph “Putsy” Caballero, a reserve infielder who is still the youngest player to ever put on a Phils uniform. Candini actually was a pretty decent Major League player who had a 26-21 career record in 8 seasons. He appeared in 18 games for the Whiz Kids and sported a 2.70 ERA. As a member of the Washington Senators, Candini was once assigned to sit next to President Harry Truman to protect him from foul balls. After retirement from baseball, which included many years of playing in the Pacific Coast League after his Major League career, Candini, upon learning that young people lacked the proper equipment to play baseball, donated some of his own memorabilia to the youth. While this was certainly not the brightest idea, it illustrated that Candini was a very concerned individual. Candini was a good-hitting pitcher with a career average of .245. Though not known for his power, as a member of the Washington Senators, Candini had a “Death Valley” homerun in the old Yankee Stadium.

The 1950 Phillies everyday lineup packed a punch. Del Ennis, who was a consistent slugger throughout the 1950s, had his best career year, leading the team in average at .311, homeruns with 31, and RBIs with 128. Center fielder Richie Ashburn hit a solid .303 and Dick Sisler, the right fielder, .296 with 13 homeruns and 83 RBIs. The Phillies infield provided a good deal of production. Defensive ace, Willie “Puddin Head” Jones, who was the best National League third baseman 5 years in a row, and 7 throughout his career, hit .267 with 25 homeruns and 88 RBIs. One of the things I learned in composing this article was that the nickname “Puddin Head” came from a 1933 song entitled “Wooden Head, Puddin Head Jones.” Granny Hamner, who came to the Phillies as a 17-year-old in 1944, was the Phils’ regular shortstop for many of his 17 years in the Majors. In 1950, Hamner hit .270 with 11 homeruns and 82 RBIs. Mike Goliat, who had the shortest tenure of any of the regular players, batted only .234 as the everyday second baseman, but packed some pop blasting 13 homeruns and driving in 64 runs. Goliat only had 20 homeruns in a short career. Eddie Waitkus anchored first base and hit .284 with 2 homeruns and 44 RBIs at the leadoff hitter for the Whiz Kids. Waitkus, who had a .285 career average, is best known for being the model for Bernard Malamud’s book The Natural and its film adaptation starring Robert Redford in 1984. A deranged female fan, Ruth Ann

Steinhagen, who adored Waitkus when he played for the Cubs, constructed a shrine for him in her room and even learned the Lithuanian language because of his background. She invited Waitkus to her hotel room and shot him when he arrived.

Despite having to undergo four surgeries, Waitkus recovered from the 1949 shooting and played in every game for the Phils in 1950. Waitkus was voted the comeback player of the year. However, the shooting did take its toll on his life. Waitkus became an alcoholic, and doctors felt the bullet from the shooting and subsequent surgeries contributed to his early death at age 53.

The regular catcher for the Whiz Kids was Andy Seminick who always possessed power but usually did not hit for a good average. In 1950, Seminick had the exact same homerun and RBI totals that he had in 1949, namely 24 homeruns and 68 RBIs. However, he batted .288 compared to his career average of .243. Seminick had 190 lifetime homeruns.

One thing the 1950 Phillies lacked was a good bench. None of the bench players hit for power or average. Slugger Bill Nicholson, who twice led the National League in homeruns and RBIs, played sparingly due to diabetes. Stan Lopata and Ken Silvestri were the backup catchers with Lopata used much more frequently. Lopata hit only .209 but would be a productive player for the Phillies in the 1950s and still holds the Phillies’ single season record for homeruns by a catcher with 32. I also remember Lopata for being on a 1951 Berks Ross Panel card with my all-time favorite basketball player, Sherman White. As stated, another player who is one of my all-time fringe favorites is Ralph “Putsy” Caballero. Caballero, who donned a Phils uniform at 16, is still the youngest Major Leaguer to play third base. “Putsy” Caballero, whose name sounds more like a tango dancer than a ballplayer, spent parts of 8 seasons with the Phils.

He batted.228 with one career homerun, which he hit in his final season of 1951. Caballero was a Hurricane Katrina survivor and still lives in New Orleans.

Hall of Fame pitcher Herb Pennock, who stared mainly for the Yankees, although he also played for the Boston Red Sox and Athletics, was the GM of the Phils who died prematurely at the age of 53 in 1948 and was, basically, the architect of the Whiz Kids. Pennock was a slowballing control pitcher who won 240 games but gave up a whopping 3,900 career hits, and averaged giving up about 11 hits per 9 innings and had a 3.61 ERA. The Phils, who were the last National League team to place a black player on their roster, however, did give in to public pressure to can manager Ben Chapman, a rednecked racist who ordered his pitchers to throw at Jackie Robinson’s head and frequently hurled racial slurs his way. Edwin Milby “Eddie” Sawyer took over for Chapman for the latter part of the 1948 season. The Phils surprised everyone by finishing 3rd in 1949 and then winning the pennant in 1950. Sawyer managed the Phils off and on in the fifties but never finished higher than 5th place.

Richie Ashburn and Robin Roberts are the two Hall of Famers from the 1950 Whiz Kids. Del Ennis, Granny Hamner, Willie Jones, and Curt Simmons all had fine careers, along with Jim Konstanty, to some extent. At the time of this writing, the living Whiz Kids are fringe players “Putsy” Caballero – 84, Jackie Mayo – 88, and Paul Stuffel – 85. Catcher Stan Lopata is 86, pitcher Bob Miller is also 86, and the youngest living Whiz Kid, Curt Simmons, is 83. TCMA published a Whiz Kid Card Set that includes most, but not all, of the players. The set usually runs from around $20 to $30.

The Phillies slipped to 73-81 in 1951 despite having youth in their favor. Some baseball scholars feel the Phillies faded because of their hesitancy to

sign black players, and there were certainly many fine ones in the 1950s – Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Sam Jethroe – to name a few. Former star player and broadcaster for the Phils, Richie Ashburn, was especially critical of the Carpenter family for being so tardy in signing black players. Obscure John Kennedy, who appeared in 5 games in 1957, was the first black player to put on a Phils uniform. The Phils’ first star caliber player was Richie Allen in 1964, long after the breakup of the Whiz Kids. P Rev. McHugh can be reached at Good Shepherd Church, Drums at 570-788-3141 or at 570-454-5058, or by his new email address at revmchugh@ptd.net.

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Bloomsburg ArtFest: Saturday, August 3, 2013 Downtown Bloomsburg will host its Summer ArtFest on Saturday, August 3, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. ArtFest is a free arts festival to showcase exceptional area artists exhibiting under tents on Center Street at Main. Come celebrate the dog days of summer with live music, food from local restaurants, creative activities for kids and adults, and fantastic art, all in an intimate outdoor setting at the center of Bloomsburg!

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by Carl Simchena Ray Henry was one of the pioneers of polka music.

He developed his own unique style of polka, which is still popular with fans today.

Ray Henry's real name was Henry Mocarski. Ray Henry with Carl While still in his Simchena in Laketeens, he started a wood, Barnesville, polka band with PA, circa 1975.

Ray Zak on sax, Emil Juda on drums, and Henry on accordion. Using the first names of Ray Zak and Henry Mocarski, the Ray Henry Orchestra was born. This group played in a local restaurant for approximately 2 ½ years with much of their earnings being used to build up their polka library. Then, they made plans to have a 10-piece orchestra. Running ads in local newspapers, all positions in the band were soon filled and rehearsals begun. They soon found themselves performing in many polka dancing spots in the Connecticut area.

In 1947, Ray Henry recorded “Don’t Get Married, Son”. It was recorded on a 78 rpm single. With the release of this recording, the name of Ray Henry reached national prominence. Bookings followed in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, New York, Ohio and Detroit. Over the years, The Ray Henry Orchestra recorded some 84 of the 78 rpm records for Dana Records. One of them, “Blonde Bombshell Polka” became a hit in 1952.

Perhaps, Ray Henry's best known song, however, is the “Ballroom Polka” This polka tune became a hit in the mid 1960’s and is still a standard in the polka music field today.

In 1972, to honor his contributions to polka music, Ray Henry was inducted into the International Polka Association's Hall of Fame.

Long after his passing, Ray Henry's smooth arrangements and flawless accordian work is still beloved by polka fans everywhere.

In other news, the polka Roger world recently lost yet anoth- Lichwala

er legend. Those polka fans who remember the legendary New Brass will surely recall their extraordinary drummer, Roger Lichwala.

Roger passed away at his home in Massachusettes in July. He was best known for his dynamic and powerful drumming style. Over the years, Roger served as a great role model for generations of drummers, who aspired to emulate his driving sound and steady beat.

During his musical career, Roger performed with several polka bands, including Happy Louie and Julcia.

However, Roger was best known as the drummer for the Golden Brass. He formed this band in 1969. And, it wasn't long before The Golden Brass took polka fans by storm, with their 60 minute sets and unusual instrumentation: 2 trumpets, 2 accordians, drums and bass.

The band was renamed the New Brass and became one of the top traveling polka groups in the industry, playing at all of the major polka festivals and traveling to many different countries to entertain fans with their driving sound.

In 1971, the band won 3 International Polka Association (IPA) awards: Best Instrumental Group, Best LP for "Let The Sunshine In" and Best Single Song, "Let The Sunshine In." The New Brass were real crowd pleasers with their fun-loving on-stage presence and their ability to relate to all ages.

Even though Roger has left us, we can still enjoy his great polka drumming style by listening to any New Brass recording.

In closing, be sure to listen to my radio show--The Polka Connection--on "Hazleton's Hometown Country" WAZL in Hazleton. We party every Sunday morning from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the "Coolest Polka Show on the Radio." You can also listen on line by going to www.wazlam.com.

Finally, check out our band--The Polskie Swingmasters--this month. On Sunday, August 18, we will be appearing at Pine View Acres in Pottsville, PA starting at 2:00 p.m.

Then, on Thursday, August 22, we will be performing at the Reading Liederkrantz, Berks County's Home for all things German, at 143 Spook Lane in Reading, PA 19606.

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This is the latest release by a very popular local polka band. One of my favorite tunes is "My Angel Polka". In addition, you can find some other great polka songs like, "Over My Cradle", "I'll Marry You Next Saturday", and "Wanda's Polka". This CD also includes some of your favorite figure dances like the "Domino", "Bumpsy Daisy" and "Swing and Sway." You can order your copy by contacting John Stevens at 570-288-1538 or by e-mailing him at stevenspolkas@juno.com. John's mailing address is 605 Church Street in Swoyersville, PA 18704.

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The Greater Hazleton Concert Series 2013-2014 Season The Greater Hazleton Concert Series is proud to announce its 78th concert season. This non-profit, community based organization continues to bring top quality, professional, entertainment to the residents of Hazleton and surrounding areas. The 2013-2014 season will feature six exciting, professional concerts for $85.00! That is just $14.17 per concert!

The season will begin Thursday, September 26; with America’s #1 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute show Let’s Hang On. This is a full blown stage production complete with that Four Season's sound, crisp choreography, and a live band. You'll see four great looking guys and two beautiful girls sing and dance their way through some of the best songs of all time. You'll hear: "Big Girls Don’t Cry," "Walk Like a Man," "Sherry," "I've Got You Under My Skin," and many more great hits.

Friday October 25th, the season continues with In the Mood. Much more than a concert, In the Mood presents a retro 1940s musical revue featuring the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra. The music and the arrangements are as authentic as it gets.

This was a time that all America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music.

On Friday, November 22nd, the Allentown Band, a standout favorite of our 20112012 season, will provide its holiday concert.

America’s oldest civilian concert band has been in existence since 1828. The group includes forty-five outstanding instrumentalists who have completed four European concert tours and recorded numerous albums of great classical band music. This performance is guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood.

The 2014 half of the season will open with the Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Like a Russian fairy tale come to life, this company of 55 dancers and musicians incorporates colorful folkloric costumes, thrilling choreography, and an orchestra of national folk instruments as it celebrates the rich cultural heritage of its native Siberia. The company has performed to sellout crowds in more than 60 countries.

Alice Tan Ridley will take the stage on Thursday March 21st. This talented singer spent 20 years performing in New York sub-

way stations covering Rhythm and Blues hits. Then, in 2010 she got a chance to audition for America’s Got Talent and wowed the judges and the world with her powerhouse vocals. Since her appearance on America’s Got Talent she has been captivating audiences around the world including performances inn Argentina, Germany, Uruguay, The Netherlands, and throughout the USA. Her performance in Hazleton will be backed up by her 5 piece R&B band.

The season will close on Thursday, April 10, 2014 with the Canadian Brass, five tremendous virtuoso brass musicians. Called “Kings of Brass” the quintet presents a diverse program featuring Baroque, Dixieland, Jazz, and the music of Broadway. Named the “World’s leading brass ensemble,” The Canadian Brass charms with its musical talent, humor, and its personal connection with the audience.

A Concert Series subscription provides admission to six great performances at a cost of $85 for adults, $40 for students, and $190

for family subscriptions. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium (1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA) where convenient, lighted parking is free, and the drive is short.

For detailed concert descriptions visit the Greater Hazleton Concert Series on Facebook where you can see videos of all our performers. Call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990 for a concert brochure, or download one from our website at www.hazletonconcertseries.org. P

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The joy of seasonal cooking is the simplest of pleasures, but one of the most overlooked.

Seasonal foods transform even the ordinary days at the table into special moments. Summer is when Mother Nature shows off, proving that the Universe is not stingy. Gardens and farmers markets are beginning to overflow with the goodness of the earth. I have fresh vine ripened tomatoes- just picked and still warm from the sun. The tomato has been called the “love apple” for centuries, tomatoes originally from Central America were thought to be poisonous . They are members of the deadly night shade family. The Campbell Company actually were responsible for making the tomato popular by

introducing it as a canned fruit for winter.

Enjoy your trips to the farmer’s markets, or to your local farmer’s vegetable stands and use the fresh vegetables in your daily meals, your family will thank you for your efforts.

Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad (pictured on left) Ingredients: 2 teaspoons corn oil 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half – grilled first 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 lime, juiced 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. milk 2 c. fresh spinach, stems removed 4 fresh strawberries, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons slivered almonds Freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Grill chicken until cooked thoroughly and set aside.

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, ginger and milk.

Arrange spinach on serving dishes. Top with chicken and strawberries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper to serve.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Parsley is useful as a digestive aid. It helps to purify the blood and stimulate the bowels Parsley is an anticarcinogen. It contains three times as much vitamin C as oranges, and twice as much iron as spinach. Parsley contains vitamin A and Blueberry Zucchini Salad is a good source of copper and manganese. For Ingredients: a natural breath freshener, try a sprig of parsley!

3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Blackberry Smoothie 2 1/4 cups white sugar Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 apple (fuji or 3 cups all-purpose flour gala) peeled and 1 teaspoon salt cut into 1 inch 1 teaspoon baking powder pieces.

1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups of frozen or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon fresh blackberries 1 pint fresh blueberries 2/3 c. nonfat Broccoli Salad Directions: lemon yogurt Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease ½ c. V8 V-fusion 1 Head Broccoli 4 mini-loaf pans. pomegranate 1 onion sliced and diced In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, oil, blueberry juice ½ lb. bacon crumbled vanilla, and sugar. Fold in the zucchini. Beat Directions: 10 oz. cheese (cheddar any type) In a blender puree the apple, blackber- in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, Dressing: ries, yogurt and juice until smooth. Pour into and cinnamon. Gently fold in the blueber½ c. mayonnaise or miracle whip ries. Transfer to the prepared mini-loaf pans. glasses and enjoy! ¼ c. sugar Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or 1 Tbsp. vinegar until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf Directions: comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes in pans, Combine all ingredients and then pour then turn out onto wire racks to cool comdressing over and mix thoroughly. Serve cold. pletely.

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A Great Force Invades the Shire of Mount Hope at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire During the 33rd season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, visitors will step into the role of 16th century villager in the year 1588, when Her Majesty’s favorite Shire of Mount Hope is preparing for Her Grande arrival. While England is enjoying a period of peace, there is unrest just outside its borders in Ireland. The capture of Red Hugh O’Donnell, leader of the Irish rebellion, appears to be a victory, but there is a greater force approaching. The Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, is coming to Mount Hope to face Her Majesty and state her case for freedom.

As the drama unfolds, scheduled revels continue throughout the day in displays of music, dance, kid’s activities, and actionpacked shows, from the Human Chess Match and Shakespearean plays to the Ultimate Joust. Scores of merchants and handcraft artisans, food booths and libations including Swashbuckler Ales and Mount Hope Wines await Faire guests.

Delectable tastes originate from twentyfour Royal Kitchens dotting the Shire. Each

kitchen has its own unique culinary offering and brandish names like Fiele – The Celtic Kitchen, Tutberry’s Tuber Tavern, Die Deutsche Kuche, New World Inne, Rustico Italiana, Dark Knight Café, Sir Williams Hall, The Queen’s Confectionary and more.

Refreshing Swashbuckler ales and Mount Hope Wines are available at eight pour houses throughout the Shire. Bacchus Retreat invites guests to sample Mount Hope Wines, free of charge, before purchasing them for pick-up later in the Wine Tower upon leaving the Shire.

Comedy, drama, and mischief unfold on each of the open-air stages with over 90 shows daily. Exciting displays of magicians, jugglers, dare-devil tumblers, and other street act performers leave audiences breathless. Shakespeare’s plays spring to life on the Faire’s own three-story replica of London’s Globe Theater just as they were performed in the days of old.

The exciting Human Chess Match, played on a massive 40’ x 40’ chess board, is a stuntfilled show full of hand-to-hand combat and

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The day’s events culminate in an actionpacked Ultimate Joust, a premiere combination of equestrian skill and hand-to-hand combat. Pyrotechnics light up the sky and harrowing stunts create the drama of an Elizabethan joust to the death. Knights, steeds, villagers, nobility and the Queen herself, each play a role in this breathtaking spectacle.

At the Finale in Song, guests join the entire cast in a musical extravaganza where everyone is invited to celebrate the end of another fun-filled day at the Shire. The wondrous fantasy that is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is held Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday for 13 weekends, 11 AM – 8 PM, August 3 through October 27. Adult admission is $29.95 and child admission, ages 5 to 11, is $10.95. Parking is free, but games, rides, foods, beverages, and crafts have additional costs. Find show details, advanced click-to-print discount tickets, and helpful tips for a fun-filled Faire day at www.PaRenFaire.com. P

A Re-designed Jewel of Jim Thorpe The Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe has been undergoing some significant changes lately, with the two lobbies and gallery space adjacent to the seating area being completely remodeled. When the job is finished the two front rows of seating will also be moveable, for shows where many like to stand.

Color and interior consultant Nancy Zeigler of Jim Thorpe was brought in to coordinate the visual changes, inside and out. She chose warm paint colors and wallpaper materials to accomplish a nearly complete makeover, satisfying the need for a more comfortable space for relaxing before and during shows.

Pictured (left to right): Bob Yevak, Dan Hugos, and Vincent & Christie DeGiosio. Dan and Vince have the production company that produces the shows. Bob is a board member of Jim Thorpe Historical Society which owns the opera house.

Jim Thorpe painting contractors Laurie Holland and Mike McGinley have been managing the painting and wallpaper. “I’ve lived in the area most of my life,” Ms. Holland says. “This is probably the biggest single change, from the point of view of the customer, that I’ve ever seen here at the Opera House. It’s so sumptuous!”

Color consultant Nancy Zeigler, Mr. DeGiosio and his wife Christie McGorry, have collaborated on an entirely new color plan, based on an intricate combination of true Victorian colors.

Opened in 1882 as a vaudeville performance house, the Opera House went through its first remodeling in 1925 when it was bought by a Buffalo, NY movie house chain. Originally, there had been a Romanesque tower on the front of the building, but it had been undermined by the frequent floods the town endured, and was taken down. Also removed was the second floor, in favor of a balcony.

Sadly, by the mid 1950’s the Opera House closed its doors, having become a casualty of a world dominated by television and more modern movie houses.

Though it became a warehouse for the next 25 years, that fate probably saved it from the wrecking ball.

It was bought by the Mauch Chunk Historical Society for one dollar in 1977, and then remodeled. Fast forward nearly 40 years and the building was in fairly dire need of big changes once again. Prime among them were a new roof, seating, carpet, backstage, building electrical, lighting, sound, and interior and exterior re-painting.

A big step has been the sale of the Marion Hose Company Building next to the Opera House by the Mauch Chunk Historical Society to Purple Audio, currently of nearby Weissport. Not only did the proceeds allow for the repainting of the Opera House, but they Purple Audio has revolutionized the production of live concert recordings that take place at the Opera House.

WB Electric has just completed a huge electrical refurbishment, culminating in all-new service from PPL into the building. This job included grounding the service properly. Working with Opera House Producer Vincent DeGiosio, WB also installed new dimmer packs, and lighting equipment to provide a cleaner look to the house and significantly reduce power consumption.

Outside is where you’ll especially notice the changes. Mike McGinley and Lori Holland are working on a complete repainting of the Opera House exterior.

Now the comfort of customers is assured by the unique listening experiences the Opera House offers, courtesy of their diverse musical program which features rock, folk, jazz, blues, big band, and classical. The volunteer staff is a significant component of those experiences as well, as they make sure customers are at ease and relaxed.

Jim Thorpe is less than a half hour from Hazleton, just 45minutes from Allentown/Bethlehem and an easy hour-and-fifteen-minute drive from Philly on the Northeast Extension. Even New York City is barely two hours way.

Now offering beer and wine, the Opera House incorporated the whole downtown of Jim Thorpe as an integral part of seeing a show there. By offering the Performance Card, which entitles you to discounts at restaurants all over town, reduced-price dining and accommodations are all within an easy walk of the Opera House, so customers can make an entire day or evening of it at the Opera House.

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT Friday, August 2—Marrakesh Express Saturday, August 10—Forward Motion Thursday, August 15—Dustbowl Revival Saturday, August 17—Coryell, Balley and White Friday, September 6—Solas Saturday, September 14—Tribute to John Denver

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Master Gardener: Canada Thistle—Bane of Gardeners

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener Weeds are a big problem in the garden. They compete with desirable plants for water and nutrients, and they often harbor pests and disease. They also detract from the beauty of the garden. I’m fairly diligent about weeding, and I utilize mulch to reduce the number of weeds present, but our sun-drenched yard encourages their germination and propagation. And so I weed – a lot.

Usually I find the work satisfying because it results in a healthy, more beautiful garden.

However some weeds are pernicious and thwart normal means of control. Then the task is very frustrating. Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is one of the worst. You probably have this pervasive weed in your yard, and if you don’t, you likely soon will. It thrives in sunny disturbed ground, such as cropland and gardens, and is exceptionally aggressive.

Canada thistle is a cool-season perennial which spreads by both seeds and creeping roots. It emerges from the ground as a rosette and then grows to a height of 1-3 feet, with hairy, branching stems. It produces lavender flowers about 1 inch in size surrounded by spiny bracts. Eventually the flowers form white feathery pods containing 1,000 to 1,500 seeds which are easily transported by wind, water, or attachment to animals, clothing, or equipment. Seeds can survive in soil for as long as 22 years. Turning or tilling the soil often brings weed seeds such as Canada thistle to the surface, where they germinate when reached by sunlight.

Seeds allow the plant to spread to distant areas, but vegetative reproduction from its root system is responsible for local infestations. One plant can propagate an area 6 feet in diameter in a year or two. Canada thistle produces roots that extend horizontally 15 feet or more and vertically to a depth of 6

to 15 feet. The plant emerges from this root system in the spring and grows very quickly.

It tolerates a variety of soils, but is especially aggressive in deep, cool, well-cultivated ground.

It is less common in dry soils and shady areas. If left alone, plants tend to become less active during the heat of July and August, but new growth from the roots begins again as the weather cools in late summer and fall.

Trying to eliminate Canada thistle by hand-pulling or tilling stimulates the extensive root system to develop new shoots, making control extremely difficult. Control is best achieved by applying an herbicide, such as glyphosate (e.g. Round Up), which is transported from a leaf application into the root system. Repeat treatments are usually necessary and are best applied in early June as

the flowers are forming and again in September or October when re-growth occurs. The weed will die only after top growth is killed and can no longer provide nutrients to the roots, and the roots have used up their extensive store of nutrients. Control may require a few years of treatment.

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Should I choose site mix or Ready Mix Concrete?

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Comparatively, choosing ready mix over site batch concrete also means you won’t have to deal with any raw materials on site as you do with site batch mixing, which in turn, cancels out any environmental concerns you may have had to address using the site batch concrete method.

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by Stephen A. Seach, Esq. Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States addressed two cases involving gay marriage. The Court struck the federal Defense of Marriage Act. That means that married couples are entitled to federal recognition of the marriage, as long as their marriage was lawful under state law. Since some states allow same-sex marriage, recognition may result in benefits to the spouses of federal employees and other potential benefits.

The United States Supreme Court also struck down a California law that barred gay marriage. The reason was a procedural one.

Neither the California governor nor its attorney general entered the lawsuit to fight for the constitutionality of the bar.

In Pennsylvania, marriage is defined as a civil contract by which one man and one woman take each other for husband and wife.

Another statute specifically states as follows: It is hereby declared to be the strong and longstanding public policy of this Commonwealth that marriage shall be between one man and one woman. A marriage between persons of the same sex which was entered into in another state or foreign jurisdiction, even if valid where entered into, shall be void in this Commonwealth.

These Pennsylvania statutes are being challenged presently. Attorney General Kane has stated that she believes these statutes are un-

constitutional and will not argue otherwise. The Governor may still enter to fight for these laws.

If you have questions about your rights under the law in any respect, you should contact an attorney. The Seach Law Offices represent people in family law matters, and you can call for a consultation at (570) 359-3283. P

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Morocco's King Mohammed VI recently gave a speech highlighting Morocco's Jewish heritage and reaffirming his country's commitment to religious freedom. His comments came at the restoration ceremony of the oldest synagogue in the Moroccan city of Fez.

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by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. Have you been visited by the Sheriff? Are you in danger of losing your home to foreclosure or because of back taxes? Do creditors call and harass you countless times a day? Do you dread getting mail because of your mounting bills? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, then you should talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney who may be able help you to regain control of your finances and your life.

Contrary to what many collection agents say, you are not a bad person because you have debt that you can no longer handle. Given the state of the economy, many people are faced with ever growing debt, and no foreseeable way out.

Seeking help for your financial problems is nothing to be ashamed of. Why stress about bills you can’t pay, when there is an option that allows you to have a fresh start? Why worry about losing your home, when there may be an option for catching up on your back payments?

Thousands of hard-working people file for bankruptcy every month because it allows people to have a clean slate, start to rebuild their life and gain control of their finances.

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Signs To Watch For • You, family, friends or your bank notice financial activity you don't recall, that is not consistent with your financial history or that is beyond your means.

• Your caregiver or beneficiary refuses to use your funds for necessary care and treatment or is threatening to place you in a long-term care facility unless you give him or her control of your finances.

• It appears that food or medication has been manipulated or withheld so you become weak and compliant.

Steps You Can Take • If you feel threatened and believe you are in immediate danger, contact law enforcement.

• Talk with family members, friends and trusted professionals to plan your financial future. If managing your daily finances is difficult, consider engaging a money manager.

• Talk with a lawyer about creating a durable power of attorney for asset management, a revocable or living will, trust and health care advance directives.

• Never send anyone personal information to collect a prize or reward.

• Don't be pressured or intimidated into quick decisions by a salesperson or contractor.

• Don't sign any documents you don't completely understand without first talking it over with an attorney or a family member you trust.

• Never provide personal information (Social Security, credit card, ATM PIN number) over the phone unless you placed the call and know with whom you are speaking.

• Tear up or shred credit card receipts, bank statements, solicitations and financial records before disposing of them.

• If you hire someone to help you in your home, be sure that person has been properly screened, with criminal background checks completed.

• If you suspect you or someone you know is being exploited, call (800) 677-1116 to get connected with the state Adult Protective Services or other appropriate aging resource.

• For more information on financial exploitation, you can request a free brochure from the Eldercare Locator, "Protect Your Pocketbook: Tips to Avoid Financial Exploitation." Call (800) 677-1116; the brochure can also be downloaded at www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a).

Care for your battery today so it can care For you later (NAPS)-For many motorists, the battery is a case of under hood, out of mind until they're stranded by a dead battery, which can be inconvenient and even dangerous-but this doesn't have to happen to you. Look for such signs that the battery is failing as the headlamps look dim at idle and brighten when you rev the engine or the starter groans and turns slowly, barely starting the car.

Preserving the Battery While no battery lives forever, these tips can help keep yours cranking: • Keep it clean. Even on to_day's sealed batteries, corrosion on the posts and terminals can compromise performance. Your service technician can clean it or you can. With the car off, loosen and remove the negative cable, then the red positive cable. Use a brass-wire battery brush dipped in a paste of baking soda and water. Rinse thoroughly with water, preferably distilled. Reinstall the cables, positive first, and coat the terminals and clamps with a thin grease to prevent new corrosion.

• Don't run it down. Ensure that all lights and other electronics are turned off when the car isn't being driven. If you do drain the battery and decide to jump-start your car, carefully follow the instructions in your owner's manual to avoid damaging your car as well as the running vehicle. Wear goggles and remove your scarf, tie and jewelry.

Today's average car has 20 or more onboard computers. Connecting a positive cable to a negative terminal-or vice versa-can cause an expensive electrical short that could destroy one or more of the computers.

• Have your battery checked. Your service technician can perform a load test, which provides a snapshot of how much life is left in the battery. He or she may also check to ensure that your alternator is charging the battery properly.

• Remove the battery if a vehicle is going to sit idle for more than 30 days.

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• Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by 3 percent.

• Replace dirty or clogged air filters on older vehicles to improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.

• Change oil regularly and gain another mile per gallon.

• Check the gas cap. Damaged, loose or missing gas caps let the gas just vaporize into the air.

• Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph.

• Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or two minutes is sufficient.

• Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in the city.

• Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much gas as one longer multipurpose trip.

• Don't haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100 pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy by up to 2 percent.

"Some motorists think they are saving money when they put off needed vehicle maintenance," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "What they don't realize is that neglecting routine maintenance can end up costing a lot more. Keeping your car running efficiently and modifying your driving behavior is the best way to improve your vehicle's fuel economy and keep more money in your pocket. Fuel consumption is directly related to vehicle care and driver behavior and both can have a significant impact on how much motorists pay at the pump."

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by Thomas R. Buff When it comes to maintaining your car, many misconceptions are hanging out there. Most of these myths do more harm than good. It is a fact that if you want your car to go for many miles you must take care of it, but many times you may be spending extra money that is not necessary. Many sales pitches and car advice no longer apply to the modern era of automobiles.

So here are a few things that are the money saving truth.

Myth #1 Change your oil every 3,000 miles Many quick lube shops put those stickers on the windshield to remind you of your next oil change. But 3,000 miles is not the norm for the cars of today. Under normal driving conditions, most of today's vehicles are designed to go 7,000 miles or more between oil change intervals. With the improvement in the lubrication qualities of today"s oils and filter technology, the standard 3,000 mile oil change is a blast from the past. Follow the recommendation from your automobile manufacturer and you will save money on oil changes.

Myth #2 Inflate your tires to the pressure shown on the side wall of the tire

Not only have I found the average motorist following this myth but I have also observed it done in a tire shop. The pressure that is designated on the side of the tire is the safe maximum pressure that a tire can safely hold, not the recommended automakers tire pressure.

The proper pressure is found on the sticker located on the drivers side doorjamb. Proper tire pressure should be checked cold and will save you money due to the fact that overinflated tires could wear out in the center of the tire and will require replacing sooner that anticipated.

Myth #3 Tune your engine regularly

If you want your vehicle running at peak efficiency then tune ups are the way to go- or so you thought. Today"s engines are built to last longer and run more efficient through computer controlled air / fuel ratios, ignition timing, and parts that last longer. Unless you want to spend a bunch of money having someone change the spark plugs and air filter (a task you can easily perform yourself), check your owners manual for specified tune up intervals. Spark plugs are now designed to last up to 50,000 miles and more depending on driving conditions. Remember, don't neglect regular auto

maintenance. Stick to what the auto manufacturer recommends and you will save money without sacrificing safety, performance or efficiency.

Myth #4 Use high octane gasoline

Unless you drive a high performance automobile you are wasting money at the pump using high octane gasoline. All grades of gasoline contain cleaning agents and chemicals as mandated by law to keep your car engine performing properly while reducing emissions.

High performance engines rely on closer tolerances and timing requirements. Higher octane fuel improves the combustion of the gasoline in these engines thus improving horsepower and torque. Regular octane gasoline will keep your car running and save you a bunch of money at the pump.

Myth #5 Warm up your engine before you drive

This practice originates from the days of the carbureted engine and controlling the air /

fuel ratio. Today's fuel injected and computer controlled engines inject just the right amount of fuel as needed. Colder running engines are harder to run because the oil is thicker when cold. But driving will warm the oil up faster than idling. When it is cold the ideal way to warm the engine is to drive slowly until the engine warms up.

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Local students present findings to HHWC Cardiology Department provided by Hazleton Health & Wellness Center It all started with an idea. Marie Ernst, vice-principal of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) magnet school located in the CAN-DO Corporate Center in Drums, was looking for a way in which her students could engage in a real-world, project-based activity regarding health care. Her students had worked previously with other local industries, but this would be the first time they would collaborate on a project with a health care system.

Dr. Yaqoob Mohyuddin, a Alliance Medical Group cardiologist at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, and Mary T. Alimecco, the Center’s director of cardiac & support services, developed a research project for the STEM’s Biology students. The 9th and 10th grade students were challenged with researching the treatment of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) patients across the globe. This topic would be of a particular interest to students since CAD affects many people throughout the Greater Hazleton area.

After several months of research, the students’ project came to fruition when they presented their “Treatment of CAD Patients Across the Globe” findings to more than 200 fellow STEM students, teachers, and cardiology staff from the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center. Dr. Mohyuddin also demonstrated the fundamentals of diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, in addition to, leading a question and answer session fol-

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lowing the presentation. A live demonstration of an echocardiogram was also provided.

The students found that the incidence of heart disease is very high in the United States.

Contributing factors were found to be diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and genetics. Students also found that CAD symptoms vary between men and women. The students’ research also proved to be interesting since they found that the reason for the lower incidence of heart disease in other countries varies between healthier life styles and shorter lifespans. Students found that people are more likely to die of microbial diseases, in some counties, than they are to die of CAD. This finding greatly surprised the students. “I was pleased to learn that the students were surprised by some of their findings,” said Dr. Yaqoob Mohyuddin, a cardiologist at Alliance Medical Group. “Students are sometimes under the false perception that everything that needs to be known about a disease, such as Coronary Artery Disease, has already been learned. This just proves to them that medical research is an ever evolving topic.

Medical research constantly adds new information and often debunks prior research that sometimes leads us to ‘switch’ gears and adapt to new treatments,” stated Dr. Mohyuddin.

“We cannot prepare students to be productive members of the community without the community investing time in them,” said Marie Ernst, vice-principal of the STEM magnet school, when asked the importance of having education and health care work together to benefit the local community. “Students need exposure to real-world problems and experiences. The people in the community have so much valuable knowledge to share with the students to help create a valuable work force for the future. The investment will pay very high dividends to all of us,” said Ernst. P

New Equipment showcased at HHWC Fitness Center Open House provided by Hazleton Health & Wellness Center If you are serious about getting into shape or losing weight this summer, come talk to the experts during the Fitness Center Open House at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center (HHWC) August 27 and August 29. Meet oneon-one with exercise physiologists and check out our newly-installed state-of-the-art exercise equipment. All attendees will receive an InBody Scan to assess body fat, muscle mass and muscular development. Participants will also receive a one-day fitness pass to use at a later date.

The open house will showcase our brand new exercise equipment including an “arc trainer” as featured on the most popular weight loss TV show. This elliptical-type trainer can be customized for the user, and is easier on the joints.

The Fitness Center also recently acquired all new treadmills and bikes designed especially for weight loss clients.

The Hazleton Health & Wellness Fitness Center, part of the Greater Hazleto Health Alliance, is open to the public, and is the only fitness center in the area fully accredited by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). The HHWC Fitness Center combines the benefits of exercise and good nutrition with personalized coaching and

education to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Various membership opportunities are available.

The Fitness Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register through GHHA’s online calendar at GHHA.org or call 501-6204.

The HHWC Fitness Center also offers many classes and specialty programs: • Weight Loss Management Program – This highly successful weight management program consists of an initial medical evaluation, individualized training plans, and nutritional and behavioral counseling.

• Advanced Boot Camp Training - a cross-training program customized for all fitness levels.

Participants will build muscle, strength, cardio endurance, flexibility, coordination, and core strength through a variety of indoor and outdoor exercises.

• Junior Circuit - a complete fitness program designed to help kids ages 10-15 years old make improvements in strength, endurance, speed, agility and balance.

• Athlete’s Edge - a program designed to maxi-

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• Children’s Comprehensive Weight Management Program - a program that develops both exercise and nutrition plans for kids ages 12-15.

• Healthy-Steps – a Lebed Method program developed specifically as a simple, gentle, fun and effective exercise program for cancer survivors or those who have a chronic disorder which makes movement difficult.

• Tai chi - a gentle way to reduce stress and improve flexibility, often described as meditation in motion.

• Airope - similar but even easier than traditional jump roping, this new exercise program improves balance, speed, agility and coordination, while working the core muscles.

You can learn more about all the HHWC Fitness programs by calling 570-501-6750 or visiting www.hazletonhealthandwellness.org.

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by John Degenhart, DC I recently flew to South Carolina to attend a seminar and one speaker was excellent, Dr. Dan Murphy. He talked about research and how diet can affect our body gradually.

He explained how Alzheimer’s Disease is like a Type III Diabetes where the body gradually becomes insulin resilient due to the high amount of carbohydrates that are in the American diet. With the short time I’m allowed to wrist in these articles, if you know someone with this terrible disease, let me share with you his suggestions. Of course, run this by your doctor. Studies have shown

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Personal Care Senior Living and Nursing Homes: What’s the Difference?

by Lisa Marie Halecky As your parents or loved ones get older, you may have to make decisions about their living arrangements and what is best for them. Researching various types of senior communities can be overwhelming and you may not know what everything means. Let Heritage Hill Senior Community help you get started by answering how our personal care community is different from a nursing home.

Heritage Hill Senior Community is a senior living community, offering personal care and memory care services for those who need a little assistance with daily tasks but do not require constant medical care. Heritage Hill is inspected and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

The personal care and memory care residents at Heritage Hill are treated with respect as they live comfortably in apartments with amenities and activities to keep them happy, healthy and active. Heritage Hill’s services include assistance with bathing, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, medication management, activities, transportation, and offers three balanced meals a day, as well as a memory care community for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia to remain active, independent and social in a safe and secure environment.

Nursing homes offer a different approach to care. Nursing homes are medical facilities that are inspected and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. They must meet both state and federal regulations and there is third party reimbursement for those who qualify

based on income. Seniors who need more help with daily living, have severe cognitive impairment, or suffer from medical problems often need the level of care available in a nursing home. Residents in a nursing home may not have as much independence as those in a personal care community.

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Baptiste Certified Teacher, Dave Farmar is guest instructor at Mystic Power Yoga provided by Mystic Power Yoga As you know, one of our favorite things to do at Mystic Power Yoga (other than yoga, of course) is to introduce our friends from around the world to the local community we are so grateful to be a part of. This month, Dave Farmar, a Baptiste Certified Teacher from Denver, Colorado, is coming to Mystic to instruct two workshops that will truly shift your body and your vision.

Dave Farmar is an inspiring teacher with a wealth of experience as a yoga teacher and a professional. In 2005, Dave left a full-time architectural practice to teach yoga, studying with Baron Baptiste. He is the creator of the Power

Yoga with Dave Farmar podcast, which has become one of the top-rated fitness podcasts on iTunes. He has also appeared in Yoga for Travel videos on Frontier Airlines' in-flight entertainment. (From Dave Farmar’s bio via www.davefarmar.com) We are very excited to host Dave’s series of two workshops for all levels of students. The first, to be held at our studio on Saturday, August 10 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, features the act of letting go and removing obstacles. Through discussion and exploration of empowering asanas, you will experience the energy and freedom that comes with letting go of the things that have been blocking your path. Learn to reveal the blocks and limiting beliefs that stand in the way of living the life you love, the life you are meant to lead. Get ready to open your heart and bend your spine with us in this workshop!

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The second of Dave’s workshops will be held at our studio on Sunday, August 11 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. This class will help you find your foundation and rejuvenate your spirit!

Through a grounding practice and emphasis on hip-opening poses, you will learn to release old patterns and discover new possibilities. Allow yourself to truly be supported by what is beneath you, to rejuvenate and build powerful new ways of being. Rediscover your true vitality and an inner tranquility to bring along anywhere you go.

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Understanding the True Importance of Dental X-Rays – you cannot afford not to

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Routine radiographic (x-ray) examinations provide your dentist with a diagnostic tool which reveals the condition of your teeth and their attachment to bone, jaw position and condition, sinus proximity to your teeth, bone quality and quantity, and facial bone composition.

Dental x-rays assist adjunctively to clinical examinations to detect both the presence and degree of periodontal or gum disease, abnormal growths, abscesses, tumors, cysts, or generalized lesions. When determining the exact location of unerupted and missing teeth, dental radiographs are the best diagnostic tools bar none.

Additionally, dental radiographs will accurately locate cavities as well as other pathologies which would not be clinically evident with the naked eye.

A patient’s radiographic schedule is determined by the dentist’s overall assessment of the individual needs of each and every patient.

Whether you are a new patient of a practice or a hygiene recall patient, adult or child, a tailormade radiographic schedule will be individually planned for you.

With regard to new dental patients to my practice, a full set of x-rays will be taken in order to adequately assess current oral health status, the presence of any underlying periodontal issues, and for future comparison. In the case of hygiene recall patients, regularly scheduled radiographs are taken in order to monitor their gingival (gum) condition and for early detection of tooth decay.

As a Dentist, my goal is to assist my pa-

tients in attaining and maintaining optimal oral health through clinical and radiographic examinations. Patients today are more concerned about radiation and tend to be hesitant when told that they require or are due for routine dental radiographs and will refuse to have them taken. Concerned patients may rest easy when dental radiographs are suggested for several reasons: First, patients are actually exposed to more environmental radiation via the sun on their walk to the car when leaving their dental appointment. Second, Dentists are required to have their current x-ray units inspected by the proper agency and apply for recertification for radiographic usage to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection which meets only the highest of standards.

Another reason that a patient may refuse dental radiographs is that of cost. After hav-

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Asthma: Natural Remedies for Relief

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Omega-3-Fatty Acids: Naturally found in fish, omega-3s may help support a balanced level of inflammation-one of the underlying mechanisms behind asthma. If fish isn’t regularly on the dinner table, try taking an omega-3 or fish oil supplement to support healthy cells and maintain a healthy level of inflammation. Hazle Drugs brand of “High Potency Omega-3 Fatty Acids” provides the healthy oils ("good fats") scientifically proven to be nutritious to our body as opposed to harmful fats so common in our diet. Hazle Drugs “High Potency Omega-3” is a concenAsk Our trated product that provides the proper balCERTIFIED ance of EPA/DHA fatty acids that are derived from molecularly distilled fish oils.

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Butterbur: Petasites hybridus, also known as butterbur, may be useful to promote healthy breathing. Either used alone or with other products, butterbur may be a good choice to support clear, easy breathing.

Before trying an alternative method of treating asthma, be sure to talk to your health care practitioner, they can help decide with remedies are the best course of treatment.

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The Problem According to M.A.G.N.U.M., the national migraine association dedicated to improving the quality of life of migraine and head pain sufferers, an estimated 60 percent of women and 70 percent of men with migraine have never been diagnosed.

What's more, even people who know they have the problem may not know the cause. A bad bite is "one factor often overlooked" as a cause of migraine headache pain, reports the International Center for Nutritional Research.

For example, explains Dr. Mark Duncan, clinical director of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, physicians often ask women if the headaches are related to their hormone cycle. Many say "yes" and then it ends up getting diagnosed as hormone-related migraines when in reality it's bite-related muscle cramps in the temples.

An Answer Fortunately, this dental problem can be corrected. Once you calm and support those muscles so they're "happy," Dr. Duncan says, the pain disappears.

If someone is suffering from migraines caused by a bad bite, also called malocclusion, there are ways to find out.

How To Tell One simple thing to look for: If you bite your teeth together and more than the tip of your lower front teeth disappear behind your upper front teeth, you are at risk for your bite being the culprit. In fact, ideally, only about 1 mm of your lower front teeth should be covered, and if it is more, the lower jaw is forced backward compared to the head, and that can cause tremendous muscle strain. Other easy-to-spot problems are wear facets or flat spots from grinding, or if your dentist or hygienist has talked to you about toothbrush abrasion. Obviously, patients taking medication for any form of headache owe it to themselves to have a specially trained dentist evaluate their bite.

What To Do If you have those indicators and migraines, you may want to see a neuromuscular dentist; that is, someone trained to look at all the muscles that support your bite. Proper treatment will almost certainly and quickly lead to an improvement because you'll be dealing with the source of the pain and not just trying to control the symptoms.

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by Stephen Schleicher, MD I read an interesting article this month about mosquitos, a very timely topic given the time of year and the fact that these critters can transmit some nasty diseases such as West Nile. Titled Why are some people mosquito magnets? the author interviews an entomologist (bug expert) as to why certain people are more attractive to these annoying pests than others. Here is what I learned: 1) mosquitoes are nearly twice as likely to land on individuals with type 0 blood than those with type A. 2) beer drinkers beware: a research study concluded that “mosquito landing on volunteers significantly increased after beer ingestion compared with before ingestion.”

3) Watch out for the full moon as “the tiny

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4) Keep your socks on. Mosquitos find the pungent odor of stinky feet irresistible.

5) Pregnant women are bitten twice as often as non-pregnant ones. A suggested reason is that their body temperature is a tad warmer.

6) Mosquitos prefer dark clothing; light khaki is least attractive color.

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As we gain better understanding of our body’s soft tissue systems, we gain a better idea on how to help people heal better from pain and injury. Soft tissue, such as muscles and fascia, is now thought to have more of an impact on our body and some experts believe it is one of the main causes of arthritis.

Soft tissue takes the brunt of the stress we put on our bodies every day. It helps us move, protects and cushions our body during movement and stressful activities. Due to this and injuries, our soft tissue routinely suffers repetitive micro trauma and tightens up. This tightness in most cases is not severe enough to cause us pain or to seek help. However, this tightness causes a low level stress on the joints and other structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Over a period of time if not addressed, this reduced blood supply, compression on nerves and joint stress causes further damage to the structures they are affecting and may cause problems such as arthritis, neuropathy

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Understanding this helps us in our treatments as we now see that arthritis and neuropathy may have been caused by chronic tightness of the muscles and fascia around a joint or even in the spine where the nerves start from. What was a joint or nerve problem is now a joint and muscle problem or a nerve and fascia problem. This widens our focus and allows us to see your knee pain or shoulder pain as having more contributing factors. Our treatment of acute injuries also changes as we now address the soft tissue tightness that is normal for an acute injury. This not only helps healing but also helps prevent future problems.

At Hazleton Physical Therapy, we are experts at treating pain and incorporate a number of high level treatment techniques including Myofascial release and Trigger point releases to reduce tightness in the soft tissue. We also have started incorporating Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizations and Kinesiology taping which has both been found to be beneficial in helping loosen fascial tightness. These treatment techniques are widely used by professional sporting teams and even led Doc Rivers, ex head coach of the Boston Celtics, to say this about kinesiology taping: "I don't know what the hell it does, but it makes me feel better... A lot of teams are doing it… I know Kevin (Garnett) loves it."

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Ouch! My Eye!

by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD In the United States, more than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day. Approximately 1 in 10 of these injuries require the person to miss a day or more of work to recover. About 15% will suffer from temporary or permanent vision loss. The good news is, the proper eye protection could lessen the severity or even prevent 90% of these injuries.

Workplace eye injuries can result from many things, the most common being from welding. High on the list is also flying objects, such as metal, wood, and glass. Hospital workers are at risk for acquiring infectious diseases from ocular contact to blood splashes and respiratory droplets. Other causes of eye injuries include UV and infrared exposure, as well as burns from steam, oil, grease, and chemicals.

Not only is it important to wear eye protection at work, it is necessary to wear the right type for your job. If you are working in an area with flying objects, particles, or dust, you must at least wear safety glasses with side shields. Safety glasses look like regular, ev-

eryday glasses, but are designed to be much stronger and impact resistant. They can be made with or without prescription and can be worn over your contact lenses.

For those who work around chemicals and have to be cautious of splashes and fumes, the best choice is safety goggles. They are also impact resistant, but have the added benefit of forming a secure seal around the entire eye.

This stops hazards from sneaking in at any direction. Goggles can be worn over your contact lenses or prescription glasses.

Face shields and helmets are yet another option to protect your eyes. Face shields can protect those who are exposed to heat, chemicals, or blood borne pathogens. You should still wear your safety glasses or goggles underneath for added protection. Helmets are used for welding. They have special filters to protect the eyes from flash burn. Whichever type of safety eyewear you choose, it is necessary that they fit properly and is free of scratches and flaws.

Even with safety precautions in place, eye

injuries can still occur. It is extremely important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, especially if you have pain or notice a decrease in vision. Even so, there are a few helpful steps that can be taken until you receive the appropriate medical assistance. If you get chemicals in the eye, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Don’t worry if you are wearing contact lenses, just get the water in. For particles in the eye, be sure not to rub. Try to rinse out with artificial tears. If this doesn’t work, try to keep the eye closed until you get to a doctor. And, if you get hit in the eye, gently place a cold compress without pressure.

This will help reduce the pain and swelling.

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Disc Bulges/Herniation

by Dr. Joseph Bafile Between the vertebrae of your spine are 23 discs which act as a spacer and shock absorber. These discs have soft, gel-like centers surrounded by layers of fibrous tissues.

Sometimes, due to an injury or just aging, the material in the middle of a disc pushes to one side or even ruptures. This is called a bulging or herniated disc.

Where it occurs: Bulging or herniated discs can appear in the Neck (Cervical Spine), Low Back (Lumbar Spine) and Middle and Upper Back (Thoracic Spine).

The following strategies may help you reduce your chance of having a herniated disk: Chiropractic Adjustments. Practice good posture – standing and sitting straight, keeping your back straight when lifting. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly. Ask your

chiropractor about exercises to strengthen your back and stomach. Don't wear highheeled shoes. If you sit, get out of your chair every 20 to 25 minutes and walk for several minutes.

SYMPTOMS: • Pain – the severity and location of the pain depend upon which disc is herniated and how large the herniation is.

• Pain may spread over the buttocks, down the back of one thigh and into the calf • Pain may be in one or both legs • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs or feet• Bowel or bladder changes • In severe cases inability to find comfort even lying down • Inability to fully straighten your neck or back

• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in one or both arms Chiropractic care works on correcting misaligned or out of place vertebrae and can remove the pressure placed on the nerve endings that line the surface of the joint and course through the space between the joints, reducing pain and improving flexibility and function. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call 570-788-3737 today for a complimentary consultation. P

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The Importance of Staying Hydrated

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Because more than sixty percent of the human body is made up of water, staying hydrated is important to keep our bodies functioning properly. As adults, we lose more than eighty ounces of water daily just through normal activity. Elderly adults are among the most at risk groups for dehydration, one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after age 65. Because of the potentially serious consequences of this condition to seniors, as a caregiver it’s important to recognize the causes and symptoms of dehydration as well as how you can help your loved one stay properly hydrated.

As a natural part of the aging process, our bodies undergo physiological changes that increase our risk of becoming dehydrated.

With advancing years, seniors can lose their sense of thirst and tend not to drink enough.

Age slows down our metabolic rate and we need fewer calories. We are not generally as physically active as we once were, either. Our appetites decrease, we eat less food and as a result get less fluids from solid food sources, too, problematic for the elderly since almost everyone gets about half their daily water requirement from solid foods and fruit and vegetable juices.

In addition, our fluid balance can be affected by medication, emotional stress, exercise, general health, and the weather. Many seniors have chronic health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, and may take medications that can make them more susceptible to dehydration.

Our aging bodies also lose some natural ability to regulate temperature making seniors more susceptible to temperature changes in the environment. One such change is that the subcutaneous layer of fat beneath the skin, which acts as a natural insulation to heat and cold, dwindles. Also because seniors perspire less, it’s harder for them to keep cool which also increases their risk of becoming overheated. The two most serious conditions for seniors that result from heat and exposure to high temperatures are heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both which primarily result from dehydration.

Dehydration is caused by loss of salts and water in our bodies due to severe sweating, extreme heat, vomiting, diarrhea and certain medications. Severe dehydration can become life threatening to the elderly because there is no longer enough fluid in the body to carry blood to the organs. Signs and symptoms

of dehydration, like those of many other treatable health conditions, can be virtually identical to senile dementia symptoms, and Alzheimer’s symptoms. The most common signs and symptoms of dehydration include persistent fatigue, lethargy, muscle weakness or cramps, headaches, dizziness, nausea, forgetfulness, confusion, deep rapid breathing, or an increased heart rate. Other less common signs and symptoms of dehydration can include: • Excessive loss of fluid through vomiting, urinating, stools or sweating • Poor intake of fluids, "can't keep anything down" • Sunken eyes • Dry or sticky mucous membranes in the mouth • Skin that lacks its normal elasticity and sags back into position slowly when pinched up into a fold • Decreased or absent urine output • Decreased tears

If your senior loved one has any of these symptoms, and they are persistent for 2 to 3 days, call a doctor immediately — or go to a hospital emergency room. If left untreated, dehydration can quickly cause severe problems, even death.

The most important way to prevent dehydration in elderly adults is to make sure they are drinking enough liquid. Seniors and all adults should drink at least 64 ounces of fluids such as water or non-caffeinated beverages daily. Caffeinated beverages cause frequent urination and promote dehydration.

Water can also be found in many fruits and vegetables, so including them as part of a nutritionally sound daily diet will help with staying hydrated as well. Include fruits like melons, berries, apples, oranges and peaches.

Vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers, celery and cauliflower are also good. Keep water readily available, especially if you are caring for a senior citizen with mobility problems.

If the taste of water is bothersome, try using powdered drink mixes that flavor the water, but do not add any excess sugar.

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A fall is defined as a sudden, unintentional change in position causing a person to land at a lower level, on an object, the floor, or the ground. Falls are the leading cause of injuries, hospitalizations, institutionalization, and deaths among the elderly. However, most falls in the elderly are predictable and preventable.

What is causing me to fall?

There are many factors that can cause a person to fall; however, each individual will have different signs and symptoms. If you experience a change in vision or hearing, increased weakness, joint pain, or arthritis, you may be subject to a fall. Other factors that may cause you to fall include previous fractures, cardiovascular issues, pneumonia, and foot/shoe problems. Even depression, alcohol abuse, or balance changes due to weight gain can cause you to fall. Any of these symptoms or a combination of these symptoms are very common as people age and result in an increased risk for falling.

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Some preventive steps to avoid dehydration include: • Drink plenty of water before, while, and after you are active. This is very important when it?s hot out and when you do intense exercise. You can drink water or rehydration drinks.

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Shade Eyes to Safeguard Vision

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(NAPS)-It may be eye-opening news to many to learn that prolonged sun exposure without the proper UV protection may cause severe eye conditions that can lead to a variety of vision disorders-but you can protect yourself and your family.

The Problem Unfortunately, when it comes to protecting eyesight, only 28 percent of consumers said UV protection is the most important factor when purchasing sunglasses, placing a higher priority on glare reduction and comfortable vision, according to a new survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA).

If eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation within a short time frame, such as a day at the beach, a temporary "sunburn" of the cornea, called photokeratitis, can occur. This painful condition can be serious and includes symptoms such as red eyes, foreign-body sensation or gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and excessive tearing.

Additionally, research has shown that longterm exposure to UV radiation increases the chance of developing cataracts, pterygium (an abnormal growth of the covering of the white of the eye onto the cornea) and eye cancer. It can also damage the retina, which may lead to macular degeneration-the leading cause of blindness in adults in the U.S. What To Do To help reduce the risks of UV exposure on the eyes, it's wise to start taking precautions as early as possible. Because the effects of solar radiation are cumulative, it's important to develop good protection habits early and have infants and children wear proper sunglasses whenever outdoors.

For optimal eye safety in the sun, wear sunglasses or contact lenses that offer appropriate UV protection, apply UV-blocking sunscreen around the eye area, and wear a hat to keep direct sunlight off the face and eyes. In addition, the AOA recommends that sunglasses should: • Block more than 95 percent of UVA and more than 99 percent of UVB radiation • Screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light • Be perfectly matched in color and free of distortion and imperfections • Have lenses that are gray for proper color recognition of critical objects, such as traffic signals • Have a frame that fits close to the eyes and is contoured to the shape of the head.

• See The Eye Doctor. Schedule a yearly comprehensive eye exams.

To find an optometrist nearby or for additional information on UV protection, visit www. aoa.org.

The Laurels: August 2013 Summer Jamboree!

What a beautiful time of the year! The Laurels Residents sure have been enjoying the beautiful, bright, sunny weather! Now for July and August, we’re gearing up for some more fun! We have been hard at work planning many special treats, outdoor lunches at Community Park, Happy Hour on the front porch and many other anticipated outdoor gatherings. We hope everyone is having a beautiful summer!

A Lifetime of Well-being (NAPSA)One of the best things you can do for yourself, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is make an appointment with a doctor to discuss what screenings and exams you need and when you need them.

For example, many doctors recommend that cervical cancer screening begin at age 21.

And, if you're at or near me_no_pause, about 50 years of age, you should ask about a bone density test. Strong, healthy bones help support an active lifestyle.

You should have annual mammograms starting at 40, or sooner if your doctor recommends it. Standard digital mammography is a good way to test for breast cancer, but you may benefit from the latest technology-3D mammography. 3D mammography helps the doctor see through layers of breast tissue much more clearly, for a more accurate exam and fewer false alarms.

At any age, you should tell your doctor about: • Lumps or changes in your skin • Pain, dizziness, fatigue, problems with urine or stool or menstrual cycle • Depression, anxiety, trauma, or sleeping problems.

Special Summer Treats This hot summer month brings many new adventures our way. We will be enjoying the Ashland Coal Mine Ride and Young’s Funny Farm to visit with the animals. We are blessed to live in a diverse area with so many wonderful experiences. We will also be visiting the Butterfly Sanctuary in Jim Thorpe in August.

We love getting in touch with nature!

Family Peach Social What a better way to spend the summer than to indulge in one of the season’s delectable fruits, peaches! We will be hosting a family Peach Social at our facility on August 3rd for all our residents and their family members to enjoy. Staff and residents will be making an array of mouth-watering treats such as: peach cobbler, peaches stuffed w/ pudding, peach pie, and we can’t miss out on a special peach libation, “fuzzy navels”! We hope family members can join us for this special treat!

Upcoming Events Hot town, summer in the city…that’s right, we are enjoying the beautiful sunfilled days since many of our activities are spent outdoors! We will be having picnics at Community Park and walks around our serene facility. We fully enjoy sitting in our gazebo after dinner to watch the sun set over the Conyngham Valley. The view is truly remarkable.

We will be having a picnic lunch at Com-

munity Park, lunch at the Brass Buckle, shopping at the Laurel Mall, Church Hill Mall and Wal-Mart, and indulging in libations and games on the front porch.

Our Culinary group will be delighting us this month with cheesecake, ice cream crepes, personal pizzas, and cookies. We have many more trips planned for the summer months.

We will be spending a lot of time outdoors!

Respite Short-term Care Designed for stays of a few days to several months, our short-term stays are perfect when family members are away on a vacation or business trip or require a short break from caring for the senior in their life. Short-term stays are also an option for seniors needing extra assistance after a hospital visit or during an illness. Many of our permanent residents also begin their lives with us by evaluating the Laurels through Short-term, respite support.

For more information about any of our events or services, or to schedule a private tour and complementary lunch, please call the office at 570-455-7757.

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by Debi Shandrick If the importance of sun protection is considered common knowledge, then why are there still so many out there who don’t wear it on a daily basis?

The most common about sun protection is the way it feels. Sun protection is commonly thought of as the chalky, pasty, white, thick, greasy and downright unpleasant products that we should wear, but don’t because of how they react on our skin. Often times, sun protection clogs pores and causes irritation.

And while the cosmetic and health benefits of wearing sun protection anytime we are exposed to daylight should be enough for us to put up with the things we don’t like about it , it’s obviously not, because sun protection is still not considered by most as a mandatory part of the skin care regimen. Clients want a product that not only protects them from Ultraviolet (UV) rays, but feels good and actually helps treat and improve the condition of their skin. If they could get this kind of product – one that blocks the sun and treats the skin – then maybe skin cancer statistics would not be so high, or so likely to increase in the future.

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the potential for skin cancer.

Over one million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. Even more staggering is the fact that one if five Americans will develop skin cancer and 90% of these cancers will be the result of exposure to UV radiation from the sun.

How SPS’s Work Sunscreens work by absorbing damaging ultraviolet rays( chemical sunscreens) or by reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays (physical sunscreens).

Physical sunscreens (such as Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide) have increased in popularity as consumers grow more concerned about the potential irritancy factor of chemical sunscreens. With this increase in popularity has also come a focus on improving the technology of these physical sunscreens in order to make more sophisticated, nonwhitening , products. The SPF represents the ability of a sunscreen to delay sun-induced burning or erythema. It is important to realize that an SPF is only a measure of how much UVB protection a product provides.

Unfortunately, a similar system of denoting sunscreen protection from UVA radiation has not been universally recognized. In order to achieve the extra daylight protection, going from a SPF 15 to SPF 30, the concentration of sunscreen ingredient in the product has to be doubled. Most importantly, when you use a sunscreen, make sure you apply an adequate amount to ensure you are getting the desired SPF. That’s generally about one teaspoon for the face and a full ounce for complete body coverage. Also, reapply sunscreen whenever you swim, exercise or sweat profusely. In this case the old adage holds true… if a little is good, more must be better. P Debi Shandrick is a Certified Aesthetician, Licenced Skin Care Therapist and the owner of The Skin Care Center at Robert Stevens Face & Body, 536 Route 93 in Sugarloaf. For more information or to make an appointment, call 570788-SKIN (7546).

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by Rowena M. De Jesus, D.C. Did you know that children born today can potentially live to be 150 years old? That seems too unbelievable and too difficult to comprehend. However, based on a cover article of National Geographic in May of 2013, this is a very real possibility. In addition to that cover article, there was a study done by scientists at the University of Texas which was aired on the Today Show in April of 2006, that by 2050 over 800,000 Americans will live to the age of 100 and many of those will reach 150!

If you knew that more and more people are living longer and if you knew that the chances of you doing so are there, would you take better care of yourself now? You can choose to worry about the effects of aging later when you lose your health and potentially spend the rest of your years in a nursing home, or choose to take better care of yourself now and live a full, vital, active life as long as your body allows.

Unfortunately, statistics show we can lose

most of our mobility and function by 80 years old. That means potentially one can live several decades with significantly less quality of life. But based on this article certain lifestyle changes such a diet, exercise, and environmental changes can help your longevity.

Chiropractic care is also one very important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments will help maintain joint mobility and function, improve flexibility, muscle tone and nerve function. Improved nerve function means increased immunity, better muscle and organ

tissue function, better reflexes, and faster recovery from injury. Chiropractic has also been shown to decrease the number of back surgeries by 1/3 based on a recent WebMD study. So what are you waiting for? If in fact we are destined to live longer, choose to take care of yourself now before pain and immobility. With chiropractic, we can help you add quality to your years. We invite you to schedule your appointment today and experience what chiropractic can do for you and your family!

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In a continuing effort to work cooperatively to improve Downtown Hazleton, the Downtown Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses to sponsor and support an image-building banner project for the downtown area.

The double-sided banners will decorate the downtown area and should enough funding is obtained extend outside of the downtown area as well. Cost of one banner is $99 but businesses can provide funding for more than one. The banners will be displayed for an approximate seven-month period, allowing for Funfest banners to be erected during the months of July through September and Christmas decorations for the holidays.

All advertisers will be acknowledged in the Chamber’s newsletter, website, and news media. In addition, each participating business will receive a special “Proud Banner Certificate” to place in their business to acknowledge their sponsorship.”

Spear further states, “The banner project is being resurrected since the Broad Street Corridor Project is just about complete. Naturally, the amount of banners hung will depend on the support that we receive in the form of sponsorship. We sincerely hope that down-

town businesses will support this effort in what we feel will add to the image of the downtown area.”

The banner project is just one of many upcoming activities geared to bring attention to the Downtown area.

Additional activities coordinated through the Chamber’s Downtown committee included Christmas lights, trash receptacles, Farmers’ Market, Car Cruise, Holiday Business Mixer, Santa and Mrs. Claus event, and Downtown cleanup.

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Reflecting on 78 Years of Social Security

by Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security There are special moments when people look back and evaluate a life or an era: birthdays, class reunions, holidays, anniversaries.

Time is, after all, simply the stringing together of a number of events, some small, others significant. These events can speed by quickly, but each one can have an effect on the greater whole. A lifetime of seemingly mundane events can pass in what seems like the blink of an eye … until one looks back to examine them and realizes just how much has filled the space.

When I think about Social Security on the eve of the program’s 78th anniversary, I am amazed by what a significant difference it has made, one event at a time, one person at a time. Over Social Security’s long history, every single monthly payment has made a difference to an American somewhere. But when you string those payments together, it’s remarkable what a huge and positive effect Social Security has had on the people and economy of our nation.

Social Security has been a cornerstone of our nation, touching the lives of almost every American at one time or another, for 78 years. It’s the most successful domestic program in our nation and, arguably, the world.

When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935, he said, “The civilization of the past hundred years, with its startling industrial changes, has tended more and more to make life insecure. Young people have come to wonder what would be their lot when they came to old age. The man with a job has wondered how long the job would last.” The same can be said of the current information age, with our rapidly evolving digital revolution and periods of economic instability. Social Security is a safety net cast to help those who need it.

President Roosevelt knew that the cornerstone of his administration would offer security, but he also understood that Social Security would need to evolve as new changes challenged the nation. “This law, too, represents a cornerstone in a structure which is being built but is by no means complete,” he admitted. “It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness.”

Today, Social Security is much more than just a retirement program. We provide ben-

efits to disabled individuals and their families. We provide survivors benefits to widows, widowers and the minor children of deceased workers. We provide Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to aged and disabled people who have low income and resources. We provide work incentives to help people work. We even provide Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. In so many ways, Social Security benefits America.

Milestones come and milestones go. But looking back over the past 78 years of the nation’s most important program, it is those millions of individual moments — the monthly

benefit payments — that have made a tremendous difference. In good times and bad, in sickness and health, Social Security has helped Americans. Each payment has helped someone, somewhere. But place them side by side and the difference Social Security has made in the lives of Americans is certainly something to celebrate.

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