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006 Collum's Column by Larry Collum 009 Master Gardener by Mary Ann Miller 025 Polka Connection by Carl Simchena 030 In the Kitchen with Joan Barbush 039 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 044 Broad Street It Was Then—Revisited! Part III

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045 Small Business of the Month: Jimmy's Quick Lunch 046 Johnny Mac Brown: Football And Movie Star

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007 Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide 024 Dining & Entertainment 032 Spotlight Community: Jim Thorpe 037 Family 048 Legal & Financing 051 Automotive 055 Home & Garden Enter 059 Health & Fitness

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This edition of Panorama Community Magazine will mark the end of 2014 and the beginning of 2015. We are looking forward to the New Year with great excitement. Our plans for the magazine in 2015 are ambitious but doable. As we begin, we are developing a new and exciting website that we plan to introduce January 1, 2015. Our new interactive site will contain information that will be beneficial and informative to our readers and advertisers.

We will also be starting the exhaustive effort to have Panorama Community Magazine certified by the Circulation Verification Council. This effort from start to finish will take approximately six months. At completion, we will receive certification of our cir-

culation which is critical for our advertisers.

There is so much happening in the magazine that it is hard for me to discuss it all but I would like to draw a little extra attention to Spot Light Community, which this month is Jim Thorpe. There is much to see and do in this Historic Town. Take the family and spend a day, browse the shops, grab a bite to eat, and take a train ride with Santa.

Our Small Business of The Month is the iconic Jimmy’s Quick Lunch. Jimmy’s, without a doubt, is one of the best known small businesses in the area. When speaking with Jimmy Grohol, owner of this seventy seven year old Hazleton business, he commented that he plans on "keeping the business alive for many more years to come".

The more I research and listen, the more I am learning the importance of small businesses to our overall economy and community well-being. This is why I encourage you to shop local and give the small businesses in your community the chance to survive. By patronizing their establishments, whether it is a furniture store, pharmacy, restaurant, jeweler, clothing store, gift shop or pet store just to name a few, you are giving them the opportunity to keep their doors open and keep the town alive. So this Holiday Season, when shopping, add your local small businesses to your Christmas list. It’s a win-win for everyone.

The Collum Family would like to wish everyone a very peaceful & family filled Christmas and a very prosperous and healthy New Year.

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Even if your presents tend more toward storebought than homemade, you can create fromthe-heart gift boxes that convey how much you care. For an extra-special touch, consider creating paper mache boxes to adorn with ribbon and festive flowers made from vibrant holly leaf cutouts and sparkling glass beads.

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Master Gardener: Gifts For Gardeners

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener The growing season may seem far off, but that doesn’t mean that gardening gifts are inappropriate for the holidays. Serious gardeners are always eager to prepare for the new season, and neophytes may be encouraged to begin gardening if they receive helpful gifts. There are choices available for everyone, whether experienced or new to gardening, old or young, blessed with a large yard or limited to a patio.

Serious gardeners usually already have an array of implements for their work, but tools can become dull and worn. For example really good, sturdy bypass pruners are always useful in the garden, and because they are used so heavily often need replacement. A garden knife has become my most useful tool. It is about the size of a trowel. One side of the blade is sharp for cutting through the soil; the other is serrated, which enables you to saw through roots that you might encounter. It also has a notched tip which aids in weeding, and even has a sharp notch near the handle which can be used to cut twine. I use it for weeding and planting, and its multipurpose design has saved many trips to the shed for additional tools.

For those who like to grow their plants from seed, there is a variety of seed-starting equipment available. Pre-made shelving with grow lights is wonderful if you can afford it. A somewhat less expensive version is a table-top grow station. Or, with relatively little effort, you could create your own inexpensive growing area with fluorescent shop lights and an open bookcase or other shelving. Special seed trays, heat mats, and seed starting kits are more options. A coupon from a seed catalog is another welcome gift.

Gardening items can be expensive when getting started, so most gardeners gradually acquire their gardening needs. Equipment like cold frames, tomato cages, trellises, raised bed gardening kits, sprayers or dusters, and garden hods or harvest baskets may be a nice addition to someone’s inventory. Decorative items for the garden make especially attractive gifts.

There are also tools available that e n a b l e those with physical limitations to garden more easily. Ratchet pruners and ergonomic tools with “O” shaped handles minimize hand and wrist stress. Flexible, light weight hoses

are much easier to handle. Combination garden kneelers/benches assist those with back or knee problems. Elevated garden beds offer no-bend gardening. Such items help senior gardeners to remain active and to continue enjoying a favorite and healthy pastime.

Those w i t h limited space would welcome containers for gardening. Some larger ones, such as a whisky barrel, Earth Box, or Grow Box are even appropriate for growing vegetables. Many have water wells which provide consistent moisture and reduce the need for watering. Attractive pots enhance the display of flowers and herbs indoors or out. Containers also provide the flexibility of moving the plant when weather conditions require. I always grow lettuce in an Earth Box and extend the growing season by moving it to a shadier spot when summer heat arrives.

Children enjoy gardening, too. It is a wonderful outdoor activity, and vegetable gardening encourages them to try new foods that they grow themselves.

During the winter they enjoy growing things from seed indoors. Some seed growing kits have glass containers for seeing the root growth of plants. Fast-growing plants help to maintain their interest. Consider something that can be started indoors and then transplanted outside when the weather warms.

Most gardeners -- and children -- enjoy bird watching. Winter is when birds are most in need of supplemental food, and they provide lots of entertainment at feeders. Bird houses and baths are wonderful additions to the garden as well. Bird bath heaters insure a source of water even on the coldest winter days. Our bird bath is often as busy as our feeder during January and February.

Books and subscriptions to magazines about gardening and birding also make wonderful gifts. Learning gardening techniques and planning for the growing season is a great pastime on cold winter days. Children enjoy books which help them to identify birds at their feeders. I still have fond memories of the “bird book” I received as a youngster.

Those who have limited finances but are physically healthy can give a “coupon” for future gardening tasks. Older gardeners and those with limited time always appreciate a helping hand with outdoor work, especially chores like spring clean-up, tilling, mowing, pruning, and raking. An added bonus is the time spent together while working.

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Greater Hazleton-opoly Games Now Available Fundraising Opportunity For Local Non-Profit Organizations The Community Awareness Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce that the limited edition, one- of- a- kind, Greater Hazletonopoly games are, once again, for sale. Play your way around Greater Hazleton in the hometown version of the classic board game. Games are being sold at Giant in Hazleton and at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce for $14.95.

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volved by selling games a fundraiser. To help support our local non-profits, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce will share the profits with them. For every game a nonprofit organization sells, they will earn $5. The Chamber will provide your non-profit organization with an order form. Contact Leann at the Chamber to get started.

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Tips For A Perfect DIY Holiday (Family Features) This season, let your creative side shine with thoughtful gifts that are fun to create and add cheer to the lives of those you love.

Turning everyday items from ordinary to extraordinary, Erica Domesek, creator of the lifestyle site "P.S. - I made this," offers these affordable, on-trend projects and tips to elevate your mornings and make your holidays delightfully DIY: • Weekender Gift Basket—Will you be traveling and staying with family and friends over the holidays? Never show up empty handed!

A basket of coffee accessories is the perfect go-to holiday gift for the host who has everything. Be sure to pack in a premium coffee selection, such as Millstone® Coffee House Blend, a medium slow-roast coffee with a flavorful, smooth finish. Fill the basket with elements that complement each other, from coffee mugs to kitchen towels to coasters.

• Monogram Coaster Set—For a gift that's totally unique, use your loved one's initials to create a beautiful, personalized monogramed coaster set. This practical and charming gift will brighten up any table space.

• Metallic Patterned Coffee Mugs—Make metallic your new neutral. A combination of gold, silver and bronze adds sparkle and shine to ordinary morning mugs. Create a set of four for the family, then relax and celebrate with a cup of a dark, full-bodied roast, such as the Mayan Black Onyx® blend from Millstone.

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Holiday Promotion To Highlight Downtown Hazleton Businesses The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Downtown Committee of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is planning to make this holiday season in center-city one of the best in years.

The “Get Wrapped up in Downtown” promotion will offer percent-off coupons that will run in this month's Panorama Community Magazine and other local media. Customers will be able use the coupons as they shop at participating merchants throughout the downtown. Participating businesses will have a drop off box in their place of business for shoppers to enter to win a cash grand prize worth at least $300. There is no cost to register. The lucky winner will be selected on Friday, December 12th at 6:45 pm at the Santa Event. The Santa Event will take place in the lobby of the Hayden Tower from 5 to 7 pm. Children are invited to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus to get their picture taken and to do a holiday craft. This is one of the many events that will take place during December’s 2nd Friday, which has become a popular evening of fun things to do in downtown.

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Gifts To Spread The Holiday Cheer (Family Features) When it comes to holiday gift giving, you can't go wrong with clever gifts that promote unwinding with friends and family. The following gift ideas are perfect for entertainers, tailgaters, wine enthusiasts, craft beer fanatics and more. So go ahead, spread some holiday cheer with one of these hot, new gift ideas - all affordably priced under $50 each.

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Simply and easily brew fresh craft beer at home in your own kitchen. These brewing kits come in nine different beer styles of your choice from American Pale Ale to Chocolate Milk Stout. Starting at just $45, this gift will bring many cheers to the home. To learn more about crafting delicious beers at home, visit www.craftabrew.com.

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Rotary Club Of Hazleton Continues Kidz Coatz Project Some needy children in the Greater Hazleton Area will be provided with new coats through the Hazleton Rotary Club Kidz Coatz Project. The Hazleton Rotary Foundation, a 501©(3) non-profit affiliate of the Rotary Club, is looking forward to continuing this project, held annually, since 2007.

Working with local retailers, brand new coats were purchased for children in need

from all eight elementary/middle schools in the Hazleton Area School District. The coats are distributed to those children who are confidentially identified by their teachers.

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Helping sort and pack coats for the Hazleton Rotary Club’s annual Kidz Coats Project were: Row 1 L to R: Gene Dougherty, Jason Brenner, Co-Chair Megan Kennedy, Toni Frumkin, Co-Chair Donna Barna and Dr. John Madden. Row 2, L to R: Gary Lagana, Susan Moore, Rich Moore, Ron Avellino, Tom Hood, Tim Genetti and Pat Korb. Missing From Photo: John Patton, Bill Genetti, Margo Madden, Terry Jones.

November of 2010! This winter season more than 400 coats will be given to keep area children warm.

Coats are sorted and delivered to the area elementary and middle schools by members of the Rotary Club of Hazleton. Coats will be delivered to the schools before the Thanksgiving break.

“The Rotary Foundation is very happy to be working with the Rotary Club of Hazleton, which annually provides generous financial support to this project. It does truly make you feel good to know we are helping children keep warm to and from school and in their wintertime play.” comments Rotary Foundation President Lex Sloot. “We are very, very grateful to all those community members who have donated to this project over the years—it has been truly awesome!”

Project Chairs are Megan Kennedy and Donna Barna.

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Metrocast Expands WiFi Hotspots—Hotspots Provide Free Web Access For Metrocast High Speed Internet Customers Berwick, PA (November 17, 2014) – MetroCast Communications, the video, Internet and phone provider located in Berwick, Pennsylvania, has expanded its WiFi Hotspots in its cable system. The hotspots provide free, wireless web access to MetroCast residential customers already subscribing to MetroCast High Speed Internet or High Speed Ultra.

MetroCast customers with wireless-enabled devices may access the WiFi signals from their smart phones, tablets, laptops and other wireless devices by selecting “CableWiFi” and logging- in with their MetroCast account credentials.

The Hotspots now ecompass additional locations in Berwick as well as areas within Salem Township, Nescopeck, Shickshinny, Millville, Benton, White Haven and Weatherly.

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Quiet Valley Announces Its 24th Annual Old Time Christmas Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will present its 24th annual Old Time Christmas on December 6, 7, 13 and 14, with continuous tours beginning every 15 minutes starting at 3:00, with the last tour going out at 7:00 p.m.

More than any other holiday, Christmas celebrations center on the traditions of our families and our heritage. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lan-

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tern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come.

Gather around a bonfire while you wait for your visit to the 1800s to begin. Guides in period clothing will lead guests on their journey into the past beginning with this year’s Victorian skit where we learn about the much maligned fruit cake as a mother tries her hardest to get her family to enjoy that particular holiday dessert. While you are there you can peek at their Christmas Putz, a homemade nativity and village scene that was a custom the Moravians began and was soon enthusiastically adopted by the Pennsylvania Germans.

Afterwards it’s on to the living Nativity located in the barnyard which includes the Quiet Valley farm animals and offers a glimpse at the foundation of this special holiday. Then off to a simple log cabin where folks will enjoy a story of an elderly couple and the unexpected gift they received for loving without thought of reward.

At the one room schoolhouse Christmas caroling gets quite exuberant as the musicians and school marm lead the singing of favorite seasonal tunes. The original farmhouse is where the Belschnikel, a traditional Pennsylvania German character who made his rounds during the Christmas season, will appear in the cellar kitchen to remind children that it’s better to be nice, not naughty.

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A final stop in the Engel Education Building for complimentary refreshments adds a final festive touch to the visit. As you leave be sure to stop in the Gift Shop which is stocked with items handcrafted by Quiet Valley’s heritage craftspeople. It is the place to find unique gifts at reasonable prices. Those looking for a truly meaningful way to start their Christmas season will discover it at this event.

Old Time Christmas is held annually the first two full weekends of December. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12, with those under three admitted free. You will be outside part of the time so remember to dress warmly. Each day group tours for groups of 12 or more are available from 2:30 until 3:45 by reservation only, perfect for scout troops, church groups and large families that want to go on tour together. A group discount is available. For more information contact Quiet Valley at 570992-6161, farm@quietvalley.org, or consult the web site at www.quietvalley.org. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c) 3 non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of 19th century agricultural history. All monies raised help support the mission of our farm museum and its educational programming. Quiet Valley is located 3 ½ miles south of Stroudsburg, Pa. off of Business Route 209.

We invite all media outlets to visit Quiet Valley. If your organization is interested in following up on this release please contact Director of Marketing, Deborah DiPasquale, at 570-992-6161 or marketing@quietvalley.org

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Wrap Up Your Holiday Gift Giving (Family Feature) Stock up on pretty paper, ribbons, boxes and bows - the holiday season is here. This gift guide offers an assortment of unique ideas to help you mark those recipients off your list. Use it, and you'll have your seasonal shopping duties all wrapped up in no time.

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Gino’s Shoe Store is a professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 58 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. Gino’s has a shoe repair facility on premises specializing in orthopedic work such as orthotics, build-ups for shorter legs, wedges, arch support systems, soles and heels,leather repairs, and miscellaneous items.

Gino’s primary emphasis is proper fitting and orthopedics. An improper fit may cause multiple problems such as Bunions, Corns, Deviated Hallux, Morton’s Neuroma, Hammertoes, Ingrown toenails, Calluses, and Tendonitis.

Improper fitting shoes redistribute body weight and change how a person walks. This often leads to muscle and ligament problems of the lower legs and eventually to serious foot deformities.

With each step we take, our feet cushion a force up to three times our total body weight.

Our feet make us mobile and are the most neglected parts of the body. Significant foot pain requires immediate treatment. A well-known

foot pain is Plantar Fascitis and Achilles Tendonitis. Other causes of heel pain are prolonged standing, obesity, previous injury, and highenergy exercises such as running or walking.

Symptoms of plantar fascitis and heel cushion pain include tingling or numbness of the bottom of the feet, tight and painful arch ligaments, and heel core swelling.

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• Light Up Her Holiday—Give the gift of stellar style with sparkling crystals and celestial designs. PANDORA's new Winter Collection offers charms, pendants, rings and earrings inspired by the starry beauty of the night sky.

Create and combine expertly crafted, hand finished jewelry in .925 sterling silver and 14-karat gold to celebrate the wonder of the season. For more gift ideas or to locate an authorized retailer, visit www.pandora.net.

• Down Home Comforts—Give a special gift to someone who loves where they come from.

Customized with your choice of U.S. state, both items are sure to warm anyone's heart this season. The Personalized Home State Embroidered Cotton Throw Pillow is priced at $47.00 and the Personalized Embroidered Home State Throw in grey or ivory is priced around $50.00. Perfect for a hostess gift or the person proud to show off their chic taste in decor. To purchase, visit www.Overstock.com.

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Back To Basics: Holiday Gifts That Inspire The Imagination (Family Features) Though it may seem that all of the high-demand gift items this season require batteries and a level of tech savvy only the younger generation can boast, there are actually many great options that let you encourage the kids on your list to get back to basics and get unplugged.

According to research by Common Sense Media, kids under eight spend nearly two hours of every day on screen time - that is, using a tablet, computer or mobile device, watching TV, etc. While some of that usage is dedicated to educational games and content, the prevalence of media use among kids is distracting them from one of childhood's greatest gifts: the freedom to let their imaginations soar.

Kids whose imaginative play is fostered and supported show numerous health and developmental advantages, ranging from increased levels of fitness and coordination to higher selfesteem and an improved ability to apply the information they learn.

This holiday season, look for gifts that inspire kids to embrace pretend play: • Blocks: It doesn't get much more basic than building blocks when it comes to setting the imagination free. Skip the sets that come with specific instructions and opt instead for blocks that encourage free-form play and construction. Small and mid-sized plastic pieces let kids create miniature versions of nearly anything their minds can conjure. On the flip side, jumbo cardboard blocks let children create environments they can physically engage with, such as life-size playhouses.

• Figurines: There are many figurines and customizable accessories and environments available to tickle kids' imagination. From auto service stations and race tracks to dollhouses and pet boutiques, little ones can explore and create for hours. For example, the Calico Critters toy line provides hours of wholesome and imaginative play. These adorable, high-quality miniature families of animals are paired with a selection of environments ranging from homes to shops to restaurants, along with complementary furnishings and accessories. These settings are similar to those in a child's life, making them more relatable and fun. For more information, visit www.calicocritters.com.

• Dress up: Whether you assemble a collection of whimsical treasures from thrift shops or rely on the costumes and sets available at retail stores, clothing that allows a child to adopt a new persona is an instant way to encourage the imagination. Costumes depicting familiar characters let kids act out their favorite screentime scenes in real life, while a unique mishmash of items lets them create unique scenarios to explore.

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• Books: Good old-fashioned books help expose kids to new worlds. Choose-your-own-adventure books, in which the reader helps direct the flow of the story line, are a great choice for engaging kids directly as they imagine their way through the story line. More traditional books introduce concepts, characters and scenarios that provide hours of play as kids act out the new ideas they discover.

• Crafting sets: From create-your-own jewelry to color-to-complete playhouses and spaceships, crafty gifts let kids explore their artistic side and experiment with creating tangible representations of their imagination. You can choose from prepackaged sets at many retailers, or crafting stores provide a diverse selection of unfinished items to pair with the appropriate tools.

Toys and games that encourage pretend play let kids create, explore and imagine in a stressfree environment where they set the rules and boundaries. These gifts, which encourage kids to unplug and embrace a whole new world of wholesome play, are the kind you can feel truly great about giving.

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Calendar Of Events December 2014 December 3 22nd Annual CAN DO Community Christmas “COME CELEBRATE THE ARTS!”, Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm. The event is FREE and will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 West Green Street in Hazleton. Participants are various Instrumental & Choral groups of the Greater Hazleton Area.

Throughout the evening we invite you to Enjoy Refreshments served by the CAN DO Student Action Committee. For more information, contact Nancy Stasko (570) 4551508 or nstasko@hazletoncando.com.

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December 7 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street in Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Lunch” from 12 to 2pm or until food runs out. Open to the public. Eat in only, please. We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more information, call 570-436-2061.

Columbia County Covered Bridge Association Christmas On The Bridges, Sunday, December 7 from 1 to 3pm. Start your holiday celebration with us! If you have not attended this event before, you are encouraged you to come! Hayrides with Santa, live music, baked goods, warm drinks, and, of course, the BEST Ham and Bean soup ever. This year’s raffle is a hand-made Josiah Hess CB Bank created by Jim Clark. Tickets are available through our officers or the day of the event.

FREE, Columbia County Covered Bridge Association, Twin Covered Bridges Winding Road in Orangeville, Find us on Facebook: December 6 - January 3 68th Annual Berwick Christmas Boulevard, www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyCovSaturday, December 6 to Saturday, January eredBridgeAssoc.

3 on Market Street in Berwick. This year’s theme is “Journey to the North Pole” The December 14 Boulevard will open at 6pm on December 6 Hazleton UNICO's Breakfast with Santa, with opening festivities starting at 5pm at the Sunday, December 14 from 8 to 10am at Apbeginning plot of the Boulevard. Free to the continued on page 27 December 6 & 7 16th Annual Christkindlfest, Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 from Noon to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 W. Green Street in Hazleton. Free admission. Fun for the whole family! See the Sound & Light Fontanini Nativity Display and St. Nicholas. Plus, Silent Auction, Crafts, Candy, Homemade Foods, Baked Goodies and a wide varitey of local entertainment. For more information, call the church office at 570-454-3542 on weekday mornings.

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by Carl Simchena Bill Czupta was an acclaimed musician and formidable accordionist.

He learned to play the accordion at an early age, and became a member of the group known as Bill Czupta Bobby Sawicki and Photo is courtesy the New Englanders. of Steve Litwin Bill resided in Massachusetts, and in 1970 he joined The Golden Brass, which soon became a much-soughtafter national polka band.

He excelled at playing the accordion to the extent that many polka fans described him as having "walking fingers." Bill produced most of the music and arrangements for the Golden Brass. He also composed such songs as " The Broken Heart Polka," "Around The Stove Polka" and the now famous "Let The Sunshine In Polka". In addition, Bill Czupta is credited with producing the lively and dynamic sounds of the Golden Brass.

Because of a change in band personnel, the band changed its name to the New Brass and received awards in 1971 for having the Favorite Song entitled "Let The Sunshine In" and for Favorite Instrumental Group. In 1974, Bill moved on to another band and began to perform with a group called Trumpets Unlimited.

Bill Czupta was an energetic motivator who was always involved in the promotion of polka music. In 1975, he became a polka deejay with his wife, Jackie. Their program was among the most popular in New England and acquired a vast listening audience. After producing this program for eleven years, his wife, Jackie died suddenly and left t h r e e young children - Michelle, Jeff and Eric.

Bill continued to broadcast

POLKA MEMORIES—The Polskie Swing Caption for the third picture from the left: POLKA MEMORIES--The King Brothers from Coaldale perform in Binghamton, NY. (Left to Right) John King, Ricky Smith, George Schott, Wash King, and Carl Simchena. (circa, 1980’s) Not visible in picture: Nicky King and Blackie Snyder. Photo courtesy of Steve Litwin.

his polka program for a few years, but friends have stated that he had difficulty accepting the loss of his wife and he too died at an early age.

Bill Czupta had been elected as a director of the International Polka Association and served in that capacity from 1973 through 1976. In 1996, he was inducted into the International Polka Association's Polka Music Hall of Fame.

In closing, be sure to tune into my radio broadcast "The Polka Connection", Sundays from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm on Hazleton's Hometown Country, 1490 AM and 94.5

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This 2-CD set contains 30 songs recorded by the legendary New Brass. Some of my favorites include: "Lovesick", "100 Proof", "Flea Fly", "Hogan's", "Merry-Go-Round", and "You All Come." You can order your copy by calling Bel-Aire Records at (708) 5945182. Their address is 7208 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455. You can also send an e-mail to: BelAire7208@aol. com.

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Finally, I would like to wish all of our readers a very Blessed and Merry Christmas. May you and yours enjoy the love and caring that comes with this most holy holiday.

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The Haven On 437 When Leigh Ann Ripp purchased the former Sitko’s Restaurant in White Haven, she brought with her a strong sense of family. Coming from a family of cooks, it’s that spirit she brings to her dream, of owning her Table & Chair Rentals • Pinatas Available Parties for Children ~ Birthdays ~ Social Events own restaurant. The recipes at the restaurant come from her Great Grand Mother Mamie.

Growing up in Central Pennsylvania many of staples such as Pot Pie, Roast, Meatloaf and Call for Details 570.751.2228 her family’s recipes feature many PA Dutch many delicious deserts.

Lehigh Ann is proud that long time Sitko’s employees Helen, Irene and Joanie have deon 437 cide to stay with her and welcome the many generations of customers that have enjoyed dining in the scenic White Haven area.

In addition to new menu items, she has kept many of the long time favorites. The Haven features a full breakfast menu, Daily specials for lunch and dinner and of course 182 State Route 437, White Haven the Famous Broaster Chicken. There a full service bar on premise, with six beers, including seasonal brews on tap.

The Haven also has a full service banquet Traditional Chicken Dumplings & Roast Beef Dinners hall that can cater up 125 people, perfect for Full Service Bar – Seasonal & IPA Beers Wed – Thu 8-8 any event small or large.

Fri-Sat 8-9 • Sun 8-2 Catering • Parties • Rehearsals If you are looking for a relaxing night out, or need a place to hold that special event, Lehigh and her staff will be there to welcome you to the family. The Haven on 437 is located at 182 State Route 437 in White Haven. They are open 5 day a week, Wednesday and Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 8am-9pm and Sunday 8am-2pm. Call 570443-9146 for information or take out. The Haven will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

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plebee’s, 2 Weis Lane in West Hazleton. You're invited to an Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support HAZLETON UNICO. Tickets: $5 per person. Ticket valid for pancake event only. Applebee's menu items are not included as part of purchase. For more information, contact Mike DeCosmo at 570.401.2693 or mdecosmo30@gmail.com.

The 83rd Annual Candlelight Service, Sunday, December 14 at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street, Frackville at 7pm. Our choirs & church members are joined by others from area churches to bring you a new cantata with plenty of opportunity for a carol sing-along! All are invited.

December 20 The Tamaqua Historical Society and Reading & Northern Railroad Present “Santa Claus Train Rides” featuring Steam Locomotive #425, departing from the Historic 1874 Tamaqua Railroad Station. All rides are from Tamaqua to New Ringgold and back and are approximately 1 hour. Departure times are 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Tickets can be purchased in advanced from the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce office, 114 W. Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252 or by phone at 570-225-1089. Cash, Check, or credit cards are accepted. Adult tickets are $12 (ages 13 & up). One child rides free with each paying adult, additional children are $9 (ages 3 through 12). Children under 3 receive a free ticket. All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Advanced tickets are recommended. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Seating is not assigned. Remaining tickets will be sold the day of the trip at the railroad station. The train runs rain, shine or snow.

December 21 Living Nativity, Sunday, December 21 from 6 to 8pm at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. Sponsored by the First United Methodist Church Youth Group. All the characters of the first Christmas story PLUS live animals.

Children's Christmas Party, Sunday, December 21 from 1:30 to 2:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. For children toddler aged to 5th grade. Please bring a box of cereal for the Frackville Food Bank. Come enjoy games,

snacks and a craft. Please call the church office at 570-874-0792 by December 14 to register your children.

December 24 Christmas Eve Service, Wednesday, December 24 at 7pm at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. Everyone is welcome!

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Holiday Eggnog With A Twist (Family Features) When planning a holiday menu, two of the most important elements to consider are cocktails and dessert, of course. Consider a twist on a seasonal staple: eggnog. With a little extra effort, and a pinch of pizzazz, this holiday treat goes from mainstream to memorable.

A prominent ingredient in both recipes, raw eggs are safe to use thanks to Safest Choice Pasteurized Eggs. Undergoing an allnatural warm water pasteurization process, the risk of salmonella is eliminated inside the shell, making the eggs the ideal choice for raw and gently cooked consumption.

Elevate your eggnog Classic eggnog receives a makeover in the delightfully indulgent Caramel Apple Pie Eggnog cocktail. With the sweetness of apple pie filling and the smooth taste of homemade eggnog, the addition of dark spiced rum creates a rich, full-bodied flavor for a satisfying adult dessert drink. For younger guests, simply omit the rum for a sophisticated, yet fun, alternative to the average "kiddy drink."

During the holidays, and all year round, look for the red circle "P" on the shell to ensure you are making the Safest Choice every time. Remember, pasteurized equals peace of mind.

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divided Apple or pumpkin pie spice (optional topping) Directions: In blender container, combine eggs and apple pie filling. Blend on high speed until very smooth, scraping container as needed.

Add milk and apple pie spice. Blend on high speed until smooth.

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Holiday Entertaining Made Easy (Family Features) Whether you're planning your first holiday gathering or you're a seasoned host, throwing a successful bash relies on creativity and a solid plan.

"Pick one or two elements of your gathering that you personalize and keep the rest simple," advises DIY and entertaining expert Brit Morin of Brit + Co. "With a few clever ideas in your back pocket, you can pull off the perfect party."

Make your event the highlight of the holiday season with Brit's simple tips: • Show your style. Are you going for traditional holiday decor, cocktail chic or colorful and kidfriendly? Find or create a pattern and repeat it throughout your party elements. If you go with something simple like triangles, use triangles in your decorative garlands, invites, table settings and more. Add an unexpected accent by trimming your countertops, bookshelves or chair legs with patterned tape to match your theme.

• DIY with confidence. Don't be intimidated by a little DIY. Make your own centerpiece by filling a rustic bucket with striped lollipops or candy canes, or a glass hurricane vase with pumpkins, pinecones or ornaments. Repurpose an old sweater to create a cozy koozie for glass jars filled with snacks.

• Time-saving treats. Simple, delicious recipes are a life-saver. Select easy-to-prepare dishes like cheese trays, veggie plates and crowd-pleasing snacks such as Chex™ Party Mix, which you can make to match nearly any theme or flavor combination. The best part - the recipes can be made in just 15 minutes in the microwave and some are 100 percent gluten free.

• End with a bang. Leave your guests with a lasting impression and send them home with a holiday travel kit. Create a bag with travel essentials like ear plugs, headache medicine, bottled water and snacks to enjoy during long car rides or layovers.

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Measure cereal into large microwaveable bowl. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or foil.

In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on high 30 seconds or until melted. Add sugar and corn syrup; microwave uncovered on high 30 seconds, until mixture is heated and can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on high 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; mix well.

Spread on waxed paper or foil. Microwave white chocolate on high 30 seconds or until it can be stirred smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with edible glitter or sprinkles.

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Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies Ingredients: 1 chai tea bag 1 (17.5-oz.) package sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 large egg 4 tablespoons eggnog, divided Parchment paper Cinnamon sugar with Joan Barbush 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg This holiday season, try Directions: a new recipe or two, and get Preheat oven to 350°. Remove tea leaves an early start to your holiday from tea bag; discard bag. baking! Enjoy your holiday Stir together tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, and may your home be filled with the love and happiness that surrounds us egg, and 2 Tbsp. eggnog until well blended.

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto on the birthday of Baby Jesus. Merry Christparchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten mas from my family to yours. dough slightly with bottom of a glass dipped FOOD FOR THOUGHT A research firm polled some 1,000 adults in cinnamon sugar.

Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until about what they did with fruit cake. lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet 38 % gave it away to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 10 28 % actually ate it minutes).

13 % used it as a door stop Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, 9 % scattered it for the birds and remaining 2 Tbsp. eggnog until smooth.

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In the Kitchen All of our holiday celebrations are laced with memories going back to our childhood, and Christmas is surely the most memory laden. As we unpack the ornaments for the tree or hunt for favorite recipes we think of all of the times that we have done this before.

These remembered experiences become a vital part of our celebrations.

The sounds and smells, the tastes of past Christmases are with us as we gather every year and enrich each new celebration. We find ourselves again in the kitchen warm with good cooking, breathing in the wonderful fragrances and wrapping endless packages of cookies. We find ourselves preparing dishes our parents made many years ago, and pass these timeless recipes and traditions to our children and our grandchildren.

White Christmas Dream Drops (pictured above) Ingredients: 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp. coarsely crushed peppermint candies Directions: Preheat oven to 250°. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a deep bowl with a mixer, using whisk attachment if you have one, just until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and salt.

With motor running and mixer on high speed, pour in 1 tbsp. sugar and beat 10 to 15 sec-

onds, then repeat until all sugar has been added. Scrape inside of bowl and beat another 15 seconds. At this point, meringue should form straight peaks when beaters are lifted. Fold in chocolate chips and 1/3 cup candies with a flexible spatula.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, using a bit of meringue at corners as glue. Using a soup spoon, drop meringue in rounded 1-tbsp. portions slightly apart onto sheets, scraping off with another spoon. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tbsp. candies.

Bake until meringues feel dry and set when Mudslide Cookies touched but are still pale, 30 to 35 minutes, switching pan positions halfway through. Turn Ingredients: off oven, open door, and let cookies stand 1 1/2 tablespoons butter about 10 minutes. Let cool on pans. Makes 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped approx. 3 dozen

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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 large eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate minichips Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter, bittersweet chocolate, and unsweetened chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth. Combine coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water, stirring until granules dissolve. Stir coffee and vanilla into chocolate mixture.

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cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, stirring well with a whisk. Combine sugar, egg substitute, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed 6 minutes or until thick and pale.

Gently stir 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate mixture; stir chocolate mixture into remaining egg mixture. Stir in flour mixture, nuts, and chocolate chips.

Cover baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets; with moist hands, gently press dough into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute.

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The History Of Jim Thorpe History and enchantment describe the town of Jim Thorpe.

Once known as the “Switzerland of America”, Jim Thorpe today mirrors the elegance of years past when the town was known as Mauch Chunk, meaning Bear Mountain.

Nestled between two mountains, Mauch Chunk was founded in 1818 on one side of the Lehigh River with the town of East Mauch Chunk located on the opposite side of the river.

The discovery of coal in Summit Hill, nine miles from Mauch Chunk, was to change the course of the town’s future.

After the Lehigh River canal opened near Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Railroad, a gravity railroad between Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill, began transporting coal to the canal for shipping to Philadelphia. The newly discovered “black diamonds” spawned the Industrial Revolution and the change in Mauch Chunk began. The town grew rapidly and its residents prospered. The Switchback Railroad, today recognized as one of the the first railroads in the United States, had thrust Mauch Chunk into the center of commerce.

As the business climate of Mauch Chunk grew, so did the number of people coming to visit. In 1824 the historic Mansion House Hotel was built on Susquehanna Street, proclaimed to be the “largest hotel in America” able to accommodate 300 guests. By 1832 Mauch Chunk boasted a population of over 1,000 people and 150 buildings. Industries soon located in the bustling town including

an iron foundry, wire mill, and gas company. In 1850 Mauch Chunk incorporated as a borough and was designated the seat of Carbon County, the name derived from the new county’s highly prized natural resource, carbon, or coal. To accomodate the many tourists coming to Mauch Chunk several new hotels were erected, soon totalling twelve.

Prominent politicians and famous people were among those who came to enjoy Mauch Chunk’s beauty.

But disasters were to strike this growing town. The closeness of wooden structures along narrow Broadway led to fires spreading rapidly. In 1849 a fire burned both sides of Broadway consuming about thirty buildings including the courthouse and jail behind the courthouse. Because it was situated at the river’s edge, Mauch Chunk was often the site of serious flooding. In 1862 a disastrous flood smashed through the town with water rising to the second floor level near the river and causing extensive damage the canal.

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and homes were carried away by the rushing water. These disasters are the reason there are few original buildings remaining from the canal era of 1820 to 1850.

With the decline of the coal industry after World War I, Mauch Chunk lost it’s industrial prominence. As more people traveled by automobile, railroad travel decreased and the number of visitors dropped drastically. In 1937 the metal parts of the Switchback Railroad tourist ride were sold to Japan as scrap.

With the onset of World War II, the young men left for war and Mauch Chunk went into hibernation.

A hopeful solution to the economic woes of Mauch Chunk came in 1954 when the widow of Jim Thorpe, the famous Olympic athlete, offered her husband’s name as a uniting symbol for Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk in exchange for a proper memorial to her husband. Jim Thorpe’s native Oklahoma had refused to build him a monument. The two towns joined together under the name of Jim Thorpe and a lovely three ton monument was erected in a beautiful garden setting at the edge of town as the final resting place of the “Greatest Athlete in the World.”

But the arrival of Jim Thorpe did not bring economic success to the newly named town.

Many historic buildings were in disrepair and vacant. In 1977, out of a growing concern to preserve Jim Thorpe’s unique image, over three hundred properties representing the earliest and most intact area of the town were

nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Old Mauch Chunk Historic District.

But it was not until 1982 when Jim Thorpe was chosen as one of six Pennsylvania towns to be included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Project that the town experienced a long-awaited surge of good fortune. Under the Main Street project, preservation and restortion of the town’s beautiful buildings began guided by a project coordinator but with minimal government funding. Buildings only one year from falling down were purchased by residents and restored. Starting in the center of town with the old Eagles Building on Broadway, restoration by building owners began to gradually move up Broadway, West Broadway and Race St. Today residents and visitors alike stroll through the streets of Jim Thorpe to enjoy the beautiful, restored architecture and to shop in the many unique shops lining the streets. Jim Thorpe. is once again alive and welcoming visitors.

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Squirrels are given practice in climbing, bunnies slowly introduced to “wild” foods, and songbirds, whenever possible, raised with others of their own kind. Every effort is made to give creatures the best possible chance – a second chance – at life in the wild.

I njuries such as broken bones or concussions are often treated with the help of local veterinarians, who donate services and supplies. A fractured wing or leg may be surgically repaired, and a bird given the proper amount of time and space to fully recover.

Some animals deemed “non-releasable” may be placed in education programs, living out their lives as wildlife ambassadors, helping CCEEC’s visitors and students better appreciate our environment.

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Experience The Spirits Of Christmas Past And Olde Time Christmas In Jim Thorpe December 5, 6,& 7, 13 & 14 Experience the Spirits of Christmas Past this holiday season and enjoy the 33rd Annual Olde Time Christmas Festival in Jim Thorpe, PA, celebrated the first two weekends in December – December 5, 6 & 7, 13 & 14.

The Victorian village nestled in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains and decorated ala Dickens-style will captivate the imagination. With Santa, strolling carolers, characters and musicians, there’s lots of fun for the whole family.

Santa’s arrival via fire truck along with the tree lighting ceremony at Josiah White Park kicks off the festival on Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m.

Throughout Olde Time Christmas, goers will enjoy train rides and pictures with Santa, a Gingerbread House display at the Dimmick Memorial Library, 54 Broadway, entertainment at the gazebo, ticketed holiday concerts and shows at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, evening Rotary GhostWalks, a scavenger hunt and shopping at 35 unique shops and galleries where they may find not only clues but also the perfect gift.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 Race Street, will hold an open house with cookies and caroling on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and St. Mark’s Mart on Friday, Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, shuttles will run from Josiah White Park to St. John Lutheran Church, 319 South Ave., for the 7th Annual Crèche Display featuring more than 500 Nativity sets from around the

world. Also on Dec. 6, the Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church drama club will stage a performance at the Josiah White Park gazebo between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The Gilded Cupid Fantasy Tree will be open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 40 W. Broadway.

Meet under the mistletoe all over the town named by Philadelphia Magazine as its 2012 Best of Philly: Best Romantic Getaway. The shops, galleries, restaurants, pubs and other local businesses will have sprigs of the “kissing plant” strategically hung for holiday romance.

Sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency, Olde Time Christmas not only echoes the Victorian Dickens theme but also the Olde Time Christmas traditions of community, generosity and thankfulness.

There are many opportunities to give back this year, including the annual Toy Drive sponsored by the Treasure Shop, 44 Broadway, and Mitten Tree collections sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Lioness Club, as well as others with a fun twist including Strange Brew’s Dec. 12 Ugly Sweater Party that has goers wear their most outrageous holiday sweaters and bring pretty sweaters to donate to charity (79 Broadway). Likewise, Stone Row Pub and Eatery, 45-47 Race St., is celebrating the season with a Steampunk High Tea offering that benefits St. Mark Episcopal Church’s bell restoration fund.

This year the residents of Jim Thorpe and surrounding area are especially thankful for the round-the-clock work of the Pennsylvania State Police protecting families in their homes

and on the road, making trips to Grandma’s house safe this year. To show their appreciation, the Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency has tapped Jim Thorpe native Trooper Mike Dugan to light this year’s Christmas tree, during the December 5th ceremony at Josiah White Park. Dugan was one of the thousands of law enforcement officers that searched the Pocono Mountains for the fugitive now charged with the murder of State Police Cpl. Bryon Dickson in a September ambush outside the Blooming Grove barracks, which also wounded Trooper Alex Douglass. A true role model for area youngsters, Dugan has also organized teams of Jim Thorpe cyclists for the Tour De Shore Bike Race, which benefits the families of fallen officers.

Locals and tourists alike can also show their appreciation to our soldiers by dropping off a card at the Military Mailbox, located down at the train station in the PMVB Visitors Center. No postage needed.

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by Jeanie Donahue at The Pet Care Clinic by Dalice Allergies can be a nightmare to deal with when your pet is being afflicted with them.

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Allergies in pets are a complex problem, and regardless of the cause, it can take some persistence to find the best solution. If you are not sure whether your pet is suffering from an allergy, or your pet has a dermatological condition that is bothering him or her, please contact us so that we can examine your pet and determine the cause of the discomfort.

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Sparkle For The Holiday Season (Family Features) The holiday season is filled with a whirlwind of parties and special events.

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I have been known to say that just because something is old that doesn’t mean it is automatically valuable. I have junk in my house, my grandmother had junk in her house… sometimes it’s just older junk.

With those sage words of wisdom offered to the masses, here are some creative ideas about what to do with those keepsakes that you just can’t part with but you don’t want to just store away in a plastic tub for the rest of your life. Objects that have some value to you on some level but that really won’t make a big difference when it comes to cashing in are the objects that are the topic of this particularcolumn.

Repurposing is very popular now. There are more people seeking out antiques and thrift store items in order to reuse or recycle themthan those who just want to collect for collecting’s sake. Be sure you only repurpose those objects that really are not valuable.

Of course, you don’t want to repurpose that Chippendale side table or a Picasso drawing, so get it checked out before you move ahead.

Once you know that you have a low value object, consider some creative ideas.

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Plates can be among some of the most inexpensive collectibles that nearly everyone has hanging around the house, attic, or yard sale. Vintage decorative floral plates can be used at parties and even given away to guests as favors. They really spruce up a buffet line, block party, or family get together.

Look around your grandma’s, aunt’s, and neighbor’s cupboards and see if you can spot any plates. I have some chipped yet colorful

Many folks repurpose vintage plates.

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examples from the 1970s hanging around my cabinets that would be prime examples for this project.

Some creative craft aficionados have taken such plates, broken them into pieces and used them in craft projects. Just break the inexpensive plates into 2 to 4 inch pieces and then use them as you would tiles. Some of the most popular repurposing objects for old plates are refrigerator magnets. Just simply stick an adhesive backed m a g n e t to the back of your plate piece. Some d a m aged or chipped plates have been recycled into a decorative concrete

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Picking up Jewelry Damaged jewelry or fancy buttons—particularly cheap pieces of costume jewelry that can no longer be repaired or worn—can be reused and made into really cool art objects.

Damaged pieces of costume jewelry can be the source for jewelry pictures by sewing or gluing the broken pieces onto a piece of velvet, felt, or fabric. Then, the textile is framed as you would a collage. Old broken jewelry or pieces thereof can be made into a brooch tussy mussy or brooch bouquet comprised of both fresh flowers and colorful fake gemstone pins in the shape of flowers. Country music star, Miranda Lambert carried a brooch bouquet at her country themed wedding. It is a cool union of vintage and Victorian, fresh and faux.

Some pieces of costume jewelry are valuable so be sure to check out the value with an appraisal before you start taking apart the jewelry pieces that are still intact. However, the damaged pieces are fair game for your crafters out there.

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This is a yearly event done as a way for the club to introduce young people to the “wonder of words”. Many local children lack internet access, and these dictionaries give them all a common starting point, while making classroom dictionary exercises possible. Project Chairman John Beltrami says, “We all know a dictionary can make many reading and writing tasks much easier, but the joy and wonder expressed by these students when they receive a new book is the biggest thank you of all for the club”.

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Funds are made possible by the many fund raising projects the Rotary Club of Hazleton conducts throughout the year. One of the Club’s current fundraisers is the Holiday Flower Sale. Orders for poinsettias, Christmas cactus and amaryllis may be made by contacting a Rotary Club of Hazleton member or Paul Brenner at 570-454-8706 no later than Wednesday, November 19th. Payment must be made with the order.

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TRIVIA 1. Who created Rudolph, the most popular reindeer of Santa Claus?

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by Marolyn Pensock We have just crossed Pine Street continuing on East Broad Street on our imaginary tour of past memories. That corner was always a busy place; housing Otter’s Meat Market in long ago times. Those were the days when there was a real butcher on duty. Phyllis Steward Columbo’s mother, Louise Bellinghousen, had her School of Dance in that very same building. Many local dancers had their first lessons there. Joan Schmeer Sacco is one who prominently springs to my mind. Anna Marie’s School of Dance followed a little later in history.

The beautiful antiques of Mark Holbrook, Maurice Cusatis and Michael Baran trading as Downtown Antiques filled that building toward the end of the century. Jim Kamerdze’s City Electric Store was followed by Service Electric Cablevision owned by Fred Correale and managed by Vince Santapoli. People could walk into the cable company to pay their monthly bills in the days before the payments could be made at all the branches and main office of People’s First National Bank. Early in 2009, Tom Gabos of Peach Enterprises had great plans for that building.

Sammy’s Pool Room was in that block along with Turse’s Cigar Store and Card Emporium. Next came Brother’s restaurant owned by brothers, Paul and Eddie Brother and their brother-in-law Bob Zahn. They served a great cup of coffee according to my friend Bill Sch-

meer. Bill remembers his saucer disappearing, a gentle reminder after the last refill, so that the fellows did not overstay their welcome. After all, the booth or counter stool was supposed to earn money for the brothers, not just be a great place to gather. Bigelow’s had an insurance company business it that block, too.

PP&L had their office there, a large, deep, maybe I should say long building where they accepted payments for your light bills. You passed all the latest in electric stoves on your way to the counter to pay the family light bill. That’s an old phrase, light bill. Now it is your electric statement and there is no & in PPL. Besides the building was a huge, in the eyes of a child, billboard for the PP&L. The neighborhood kids often used that billboard as a backdrop for their games. Just ask Bill Schmeer, he remembers. Tri County Business Machines also occupies that space.

Jimmy’s Quick Lunch has been in their space for many a year. Your mouth waters when you look in the window and see those delicious hot dogs being made. How do you like your hot dog? Nestled in a warm bun, smothered with chili, mustard, onions, pickle on the side, washed down with a coke or hot coffee? Their booths are filled with hungry customers. Jimmy’s restaurant is always filled with the mouth watering smell of their hot dogs. That is not to say that they don’t serve anything else. They do. Everything is delicious, but it is their hot

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dogs that I remember best, back then and still today.

Continuing on was the building which housed the office of Frank Fay of Hazle Township Tax Collector. He was also an insurance man. Correale’s Real Estate business was around there, too. Tucked in the back was plant #2 of the Geissler Knitting Mill. This business was run by Howard Deis who married Ruth Geissler whose father, Elmer founded the business. I loved to shop their sales when they opened them to the public. They had great quality merchandise. In the front of the plant was an apartment building. Dim Cerrito’s TV Business, DeSanto’s Barber Shop fit in there, too. There is still a barber shop in there.

Just before Cedar Street is the beautiful building of the former United States Post Office. I wonder who designed it? Does anyone know? It has had quite a history, but as of today, it is being used with the highest and best use, in my opinion, as the home of the Hazleton Campus of the Lackawanna Junior College.

There is one more block to cover here.

Across Cedar Street three prominent Hazleton families had homes. The Larry Meier Architectural Firm occupied the third one.

Behind those homes was the Ted Simmons Grocery Store. Steckert Brothers had an automobile showroom next to the homes. Then it became Zenier’s Automotive Showroom and Car Rental business. George Markle sold his next building which formerly housed an automobile supply business, to the Hazleton Art League, which made wonderful use of it for the community. Today they are growing into the former Security Savings Building in the center of Hazleton’s main street. They will be a wonderful addition to that block. They deserve your support.

Toward the end of the block was the George Steckert home, then the Grebey, Beltz and Gleim Funeral Home, trading today as the Beltz, Petrilli Funeral Home. The Knights of Columbus have been on the corner of Poplar and Broad for as long as I can remember.

Across the railroad tracks is the Freidman Electric Business. What a wonderland of light hangs from their ceilings. You should make the effort to stop by and up date your lighting.

In our next issue, we will continue up Broad Street in our trip down memory lane. Contact me anytime at mrs49@ptd.net Thanks for reading Panorama.

Jimmy's Quick Lunch: “Home of the Famous Jimmy Dog” The legacy began at Ellis Island where James “Jimmy” Georgian (George) arrived to start a new and better life. Jimmy Georgian working with cousins and restaurateurs in New York, later, moved to Atlantic City where he met his Swiss wife Adelaine. Six weeks later, they married according to Jimmy Grohol, their grandson, and now owner of Jimmy’s Quick Lunch. Jimmy and Adelaine had a daughter, Catherine. In 1927 when Catherine was three years old, the family moved to Hazleton Pennsylvania.

For ten years Jimmy Georgian worked at Coney Island Restaurant on North Wyoming Street. The employees went on strike and “Jimmy” decided he wasn’t going back. Instead he opened a restaurant of his own renting space at 129 West Broad Street (former Cerrito’s TV) because it was on “the sunny side of the street.”

The iconic Jimmy’s Quick Lunch officially opened in 1937 with 6 booths and 10 stools.

After ten years at 129 West Broad, Jimmy and Adelaine bought the building a few doors up the street at 123 West Broad Street where Jimmy’s Quick Lunch stands today; a local landmark.

Through the years the restaurant prospered and local residents came to know and love the famous “Jimmy Dog” along with Jimmy’s complete breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.

Leo Grohol was a waiter in the restaurant. He and Catherine George fell in love and were married in 1950. When her parents Adelaine and Jimmy retired in 1963, she and Leo took over the business. They continued to operate the business and had two children Jimmy and

Cathy Ann. They both worked in the business growing up. Young Jimmy attended Penn State University where he graduated with a B.S. Degree in Microbiology. He met and married the former Mary Theresa Caso who was a customer at Jimmy’s. They had two sons, James Leo and Matthew.

In the early 80’s his dad, Leo Grohol, became Jimmy Grohol, current owner of Jimmy's Quick ill. Jimmy named after Lunch. his grandfather continued to work full time in the restaurant with a r e his mother Catherine. Leo never returned to closing their doors, the neon lights at Jimmy’s work full time. He died in 1994 and Cath- are still shining bright…open from morning erine retired thereafter. till’ night, six days a week A Jimmy Dog is Now, Jimmy, Catherine’s son, and his wife, always a treat!

Mary Theresa continues the tradition. SevenIt’s official, Jimmy’s Quick Lunch is here ty Seven years strong, Jimmy’s Quick Lunch to stay. is still an iconic part of Hazleton proudly serving “A Special Recipe” of Deitz & Watson Hot Dogs. It’s not only the hot dogs everyone raves about; everything on the menu is expertly prepared with carefully selected ingredients.

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Johnny Mack Brown: Football And Movie Star

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh In my early and elementary grades, like many young boys growing up in the 1950s, I not only followed baseball, basketball and football but also enjoyed watching westerns on television, of which there were many in the early years of TV. Among the popular cowboys I can recall watching were Gene Autry, Roy Roders, Hopalong Cassidy, the Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, the Range Rider and one of my personal favorites, Johnny Mack Brown whom I can recall watching on Saturdays. I had almost completely forgotten about this early hero of mine until I came across several Johnny Mack Brown items up for bid from a long time favorite sports auction of mine, Kevin Savage Cards. I did win several Johnny Mack Brown items in the $5 to $20 range, including a beautiful Lobby card in excellent to mint condition.

I can recall from my youth that Mack Brown was an excellent southern football player but did not remember the position he played or what southern school he attended.

The auction items sparked my interest in going on line and reading about Johnny Mack Brown whom I only recalled as being a cow-

boy forever after being a football star.

Johnny Mack Brown was born September 1, 1904 in Dothan, Alabama, the first child of John Henry Brown and his wife who owned a clothing store. Brown became a high school football star who was given the nickname “The Dothan Antelope”, a nickname similar to the great Fordham running back of the late 1930s and early 1940s, Len Eshmont who was labeled “The Atlas Antelope” one of many Fordham players from the Atlas, Kulpmont, Mt. Carmel area. Johnny Mack Brown’s success on the gridiron in high school led to his receiving a scholarship to the University of Alabama.

Johnny Mack Brown was not an instant star for Alabama. He was not a starter until his junior year in which he was an all-star SEC halfback. In his senior year, Johnny Mack Brown was an All-American halfback who greatly helped Alabama to its first of many National Championships. At that time, unlike today, the SEC was not considered a powerful conference nor was southern football in general held in high esteem. In 1924, Alabama with Johnny Mack Brown at half-

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back went 8-1 with the only loss to obscure Center College of Kentucky. Alabama did defeat Georgia, Georgia Tech, the University of Mississippi, Mississippi College and Furman among others.

In 1925, Alabama, led by Johnny Mack Brown and a powerful defense went 9-0 including shutouts of 8 of its 9 opponents.

Johnny Mack Brown’s brother, Tolbert, was a backup running back on the team. Alabama’s toughest win was a 7-0 victory over Georgia Tech, won on a 55 yard punt return by Mack Brown. Alabama also had a close call defeating Mississippi A & M 6-0.

The Washington Huskies were considered the best team in the country in 1925, and only after several Ivy league teams, who unlike today were powerful squads, turned down Rose Bowl invitations because the school administrations wanted to emphasize that they were more academically oriented than athletically inclined did the Rose Bowl Committee extend an invitation to Alabama.

The Washington Huskies were a solid 91/2 point favorite over the Crimson Tide of Alabama which was attempting to be the standard bearer of Southern football.

The 10-0-1 Washington Huskies dominated Alabama in the first half of the Rose Bowl as expected and led 12-0 after the first two quarters. Johnny Mack Brown sparked an Alabama second half comeback that concluded with a 20-19 Crimson Tide victory. Alabama’s victory led to the first of their many National Championships. In the game Johnny Mack Brown had 7 carries for 63 yards, a punt return for 40 yards and caught 3 passes for a total of 114 yards, including 2 TD receptions of 65 and 35 yards. This resulted in Johnny Mack Brown being named the MVP of the New Year’s Day 1926 Rose Bowl.

Johnny Mack Brown‘s good looks and strong muscular build attracted the attention of Hollywood’s film industry, specifically MGM as well as professional football teams. His good looks and selection as an All-American halfback and Rose Bowl MVP led to Johnny Mack Brown’s appearance on Wheaties boxes.

After graduating from Alabama, Johnny Mack Brown served as an assistant football coach for Alabama. His two brothers were members of the team. Alabama had another great season in 1926 and returned to play Stanford in the 1927 Rose Bowl. The game ended in a 7-7 tie.

On the trip to the West Coast for the Rose Bowl, Johnny Mack Brown decided to accept a contract from MGM which was the launching pad of a long successful film career. Initially, Johnny Mack Brown was a silent film star. His first picture was a baseball

movie Slide Kelly Slide. Soon he played opposite Mary Pickford in her initial “Talkie” Coquette for which she won an Oscar. In his early MGM Years, Johnny Mack Brown seemed well on his way to becoming a leading man for MGM. Among the top actresses he played opposite were Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Mae West and the aforementioned Mary Pickford.

MGM did not renew the contract of Johnny Mack Brown in 1932 after approximately five years of successful films. Johnny Mack Brown’s slow southern drawl seemed to dissuade MGM from continuing to give him leads. His place was really usurped by none other than Clark Gable !

Because of his popularity at MGM Johnny Mack Brown had not trouble finding work at such studios as MGM, United Artists, Fox, Paramount, Universal, Supreme, Republic and Monogram. In the early 1930s, Johnny Mack Brown found the type of movie which made him popular for several decades, namely the “B” Western. In all, he made 127 Westerns including “Ride ‘Em Cowboy” with Abbot and Costello. From 1927 until 1966, Johnny Mack Brown made over 160 movies.

The bulk of Johnny Mack Brown’s movies were made from 1927 until 1953. He basically retired in 1953, but accepted occasional small parts in movies and made some guest appearances on television until 1966. Johnny Mack Brown was a hero to literally millions of children like myself from his western movies.

Johnny Mack Brown was an accomplished horseman and gun twirler. Unlike many Hollywood stars, Johnny Mack Brown was married for life to Cornelia “Connie” Foster until his death on November 14, 1974 from kidney failure at the age of 70. Despite having high moral standards, Johnny Mack Brown and his wife were popular with the Hollywood set. Among the close friends of the Browns were Spencer Tracy, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Jeanette McDonald. As stated, Johnny Mack Brown was a great horseman, and he enjoyed playing polo on weekends.

The Browns also had their own pool and tennis court. For many years, their tennis court was used several times a week by Hollywood stars. The men usually played twice a week and the women once. The Browns had four children and raised them with good moral values. Their children did mingle with the Hollywood stars often.

Johnny Mack Brown does have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1957, the Alabama Sports Hall of fame in 1969 and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2000.

Johnny Mack Brown was a hero to me

in my early years and remains a man I admire in my later ones. My favorite football set is the 1955 Topps All-American one which includes several players who became TV celebrities like sportscaster, Tom Harmon, the father of NCIS star Mark Harmon, John Kimbrough, the Texas Aggie star who became a professional football star and made some cowboy movies. Texas A&M defeated Fordham 13-12 in the 1941 Cotton Bowl in which quite a few coal region players including ones from the Hazleton area appeared.

Herman Hickman, who was a pro wrestler, college football coach and TV personality is Card Number 1 in the set. Unfortunately,

Johnny Mack Brown is not included in it.

Inexpensive Retro football cards of Johnny Mack Brown such as the 2012 Upper Deck ones can be easily obtained. Johnny Mack Brown comic books were popular in the early 1950s. About 20 were produced. Most of these comic books run in the $15 to $20 range. Countless DVDs are available of his western movies.

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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Smart Spending This Holiday

by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. The holidays bring lots of cheer, but unfortunately for some that cheer only lasts until the credit card statements come in January!

Many people use credit cards to finance part (if not all) of their holiday gifts, but there is something everyone should remember: KEEP YOUR SPENDING UNDER CONTROL!!

I know it is very tempting to “buy now” and worry later, but that attitude can and often does lead to problems. During this holiday season, try to limit your credit card spending if possible. Not everyone needs an

extravagant gift. Remember that it’s the thought that counts.

If you are going to use credit cards, take advantage of low (or no) interest promotions offered by many stores. If you can get gifts for a few people at one of those stores that offer a “special financing deal” you can end up saving money in the longer run by avoiding interest charges. This is true even if the price is slightly higher than at another store because the interest that you save makes up the different. Be sure to pay close attention to the exact terms of any credit offer though!

You want to make sure you pay the full balance on your purchases before the promotion runs out.

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Changing Jobs? Take Your 401(K) And Roll It

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC If you've lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It's important to understand your options.

What will I be entitled to?

If you leave your job, you'll be entitled to a distribution of your vested balance. Your vested balance always includes your own contributions and typically any investment earnings on those amounts. It also includes employer contributions (and earnings) that have satisfied your plan's vesting schedule. It's important for you to understand how your particular plan's vesting schedule works, because you'll forfeit any employer contributions that haven't vested by the time you leave your job. Your summary plan description (SPD) will spell out how the vesting schedule for your particular plan works. If you don't have one, ask your plan administrator for it.

Don't spend it, roll it!

If you take a distribution you'll be taxed, at ordinary income tax rates, on the entire value of your account except for any after-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions you've made.

And, if you're not yet age 55, an additional 10% penalty may apply to the taxable portion of your payout (Special rules may apply if you receive a lump-sum distribution and you were born before 1936, or if the lump-sum includes employer stock). If your vested balance is more than $5,000, you can leave your money in your employer's plan until you reach normal retirement age. But your employer must also allow you to make a direct rollover to an IRA or to another employer's 401(k) plan.

Should I roll over to my new employer's 401(k) plan or to an IRA? Assuming both options are available to you, there's no right or wrong answer to this question. There are strong arguments to be made on both sides.

Reasons to roll over to an IRA: • You generally have more investment choices with an IRA than with an employer's 401(k) plan. By contrast, employer-sponsored plans typically give you a limited menu of investments (usually mutual funds) from which to choose.

• You can freely allocate your IRA dollars among different IRA trustees/custodians. This gives you flexibility to change trustees often if you are dissatisfied with investment performance or customer service. An IRA may give

you more flexibility with distributions. Your ago, call me at (570) 455distribution options in a 401(k) plan depend 6301 to go over your options. on the terms of that particular plan, and your Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Financial Advisors are availoptions may be limited. However, with an able to discuss the suitability and risks involved with variIRA, the timing and amount of distributions ous products and strategies presented. We will be happy to provide a prospectus, when available, and other information is generally at your discretion (until you reach upon request. Please note that the information provided inage 70½ and must start taking required mini- cludes reference to concepts that have legal, accounting and implications. It is not to be construed as legal, accounting mum distributions in the case of a traditional tax or tax advice, and is provided as general information to you to assist in understanding the issues discussed. Neither Janney IRA).

Scott LLC nor its Financial Advisors (in their • You can convert your 401(k) plan distribu- Montgomery capacity as Financial Advisors) give tax, legal, or accounting tion to a Roth IRA. You'll generally have to advice. We would urge you to consult with your own attorney accountant regarding the application of the informapay taxes on the amount you roll over (minus and/or tion contained in this letter to the facts and circumstances of any after-tax contributions you've made), but your particular situation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is investment firm that is a member of the NYSE, any qualified distributions from the Roth IRA athefull-service FINRA and SIPC in the future will be tax free.

Reasons to roll over to your new employer's 401(k) plan: • Many employer-sponsored plans have loan provisions. If you roll over your retirement funds to a new employer's plan that permits loans, you may be able to borrow up to 50% of the amount you roll over if you need the money. You can't borrow from an IRA--you can only access the money in an IRA by taking a distribution, which may be subject to income tax and penalties.

• A rollover to your new employer's 401(k) plan may provide greater creditor protection than a rollover to an IRA. Most 401(k) plans receive unlimited protection from your creditors under federal law. In contrast, any amounts you roll over to a traditional or Roth IRA are generally protected under federal law only if you declare bankruptcy.

• You may be able to postpone required minimum distributions. For traditional IRAs, these distributions must begin by April 1 following the year you reach age 70½. However, if you work past that age and are still participating in your employer's 401(k) plan, you can delay your first distribution from that plan until April 1 following the year of your retirement.

When evaluating whether to initiate a rollover always be sure to (1) ask about possible surrender charges that may be imposed by your employer plan, or new surrender charges that your IRA may impose, (2) compare investment fees and expenses charged by your IRA (and investment funds) with those charged by your employer plan (if any), and (3) understand any accumulated rights or guarantees that you may be giving up by transferring funds out of your employer plan.

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Free Car Care Guide For Motorists (NAPSA)-When it comes to keeping your car running smoothly, one of the most important pieces of equipment may not be under the hood but in the glove compartment.

Free Auto Guide That's because that's the place to put the totally redesigned "Car Care Guide" from the nonprofit Car Care Council. The 80page guide uses easy-to-understand, everyday language rather than technical automotive jargon and covers the most common preventive maintenance occasions and procedures that should be performed to keep cars safe, dependable and efficient. It also includes descriptions of major vehicle systems and parts, and a list of questions to ask about maintenance or repair procedures. A car care checklist reminds motorists what vehicle systems need to be maintained and when service should be performed.

Twenty additional pages provide new information on finding an automotive repair shop, alternative fuels, understanding the warranty, vehicle telematics, and careers in the auto care industry, and include an expanded environmental awareness section.

Expert Advice "Because properly maintained vehicles perform more safely and dependably for drivers and their families, the Car Care Council is committed to providing useful information and tools for motorists, like the newly updated, easy-to-follow 'Car Care Guide,' to help take the mystery out of auto service and repair," said Rich White, executive director,

A free guide can help motorists be car care aware by better understanding the when, why and how of caring for their vehicles.

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The Great Debate: Warming Up Your Car On A Cold Day

by Thomas R. Buff The frigid days of winter are upon us and getting out of bed seems to be a bit harder when the cold winds are blowing. So even when we do manage to climb out of our warm bed and get ready for a day at work we still must face the inevitable punishment of heading out of the house and starting the car so it can warm up. A garage would be nice but not everybody has one. Some people start the car and have breakfast as it warms up, thus getting into a toasty warm car. Then some people jump in and pull away as their teeth chatter because warming the car up takes too much time. It has been a matter of much discussion between husbands and wives, weekend mechanics and automotive experts. Is it necessary to warm the engine before driving away and if so, how long?

Letting your car sit and idle is what many experts claim is the best way to bring the engine up to operating temperature. This is the also the slowest way to warm the engine up, which many other experts say is a no no.

First of all, when engine oil is cold and thick it does not flow as easily. So in frigid temperatures the thick oil could cause friction in the engine that can wear internal engine parts prematurely. This method to warm up an engine can also also invite other problems.

Remember that modern cars are equipped with computers and components that are designed to assist in providing clean engine exhaust. This includes a catalytic converter (sometimes three of them), a device in the exhaust system that works to burn off unburned hydrocarbons in the exhaust stream. A cold engine does emit a far higher percentage of unburned hydrocarbons than a warm engine.

Unfortunately, the average catalytic converter can’t process 100 percent of unburned hydrocarbons even at peak operating temperatures.

The catalytic converter does not reach peak operating temperature until it reaches about 1200 to 1600 degrees. Thus the catalytic converter needs high exhaust temperatures to work properly. In some cases, a cold engine that emits a high percentage of unburned hydrocarbons that is repeated several hundred times can end up with what’s called a “plugged” converter. The converter can become blocked and literally cease to function. This won’t happen all at once but over time, the end effect is the same: poor mileage and poor emissions.

There are a lot of myths concerning the risk of damage if you don’t thoroughly warm

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Get Your Car Ready For Winter Roads (NAPSA)-There are a few things you need to do to keep yourself and your precious cargokids, friends, pets-safe on snow, ice, slush, black ice and wet roads. Safety on the road is important all year-round, but winter weather calls for extra caution behind the wheel. That's why many auto safety experts urge motorists to keep road safety at the top of their checklists this winter and switch to tires specifically designed for cold weather driving.

"Every aspect of a winter tire has been engineered to provide the best performance in winter conditions and temperature fluctuations while maintaining traction on any surface," said Mark Marrufo of Discount Tire. "Keeping your family safe in every aspect of life is your priority. It is our priority to keep you, your family and your passengers safe while on the road."

At 45 degrees, vehicles often lose their ability to brake and turn well because of the rubber compound found in all-season tires. That compound begins to gradually harden when temps dip below 45 degrees, meaning decreased road traction and less grip. What's more, snow and ice often pile up in the tire grooves on all-season tires.

Winter tires, on the other hand, are made with higher-silica compounds. This allows the tire to deliver much better traction, which reduces skidding and improves braking. In fact, in temperatures below 45 degrees, winter tires can provide 25 to 50 percent more traction than allseason tires. Two new tires for this winter that use this technology are the Bridgestone WS80 and Michelin X-Ice Xi3. In addition, specialized tread design, which includes thousands of very small slits-called sipes-provides extra road-biting edges for improved winter traction.

Five Tips For Winter Road Safety: 1. Replace your all-season tires with winter tires for driving in temperatures of 45 degrees or below. Make sure to replace all four tires to avoid an unsafe traction mismatch.

2. Don't forget the wheels when switching to winter tires. Having a set of wheels specifically for your set of winter tires will save money in the long run.

3. Check tire pressure regularly and don't forget the spare. Underinflated or overinflated tires may result in poor handling, uneven tread wear and poor fuel consumption.

4. Rotate your tires at least every 5,000 miles or earlier if irregular or uneven wear develops.

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mote control, hot start technology, minimal maintenance, and triple action air filtration, i-see sensor 3D technology and double-vane independent air delivery make these “EnergyStar” rated systems the perfect choice for yearround comfort control. With seasonal and utility rebates available along with financing for up to 60 months now is the best time to call S.J. Kowalski, Inc. your local Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor at 570-455-2600 for a free estimate and consultation. We can design a system that will not only save you money but also keep you comfortable all year long.

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Fresh Tips For Holiday Sparkle (Family Features) 'Tis the season for getting together with family and friends. Whether you're hosting a small gathering or accommodating out of town guests, ensure your home is party-ready. Here are some budget-friendly tips using a classic pantry staple to make sure your home is fresh and inviting: • In the kitchen, make sure your food prep area and tools are clean. Instead of harsh cleaners, try natural, food safe ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda. Sprinkle it onto a clean, damp sponge or cloth, and wipe clean. Rinse thoroughly and then dry. Baking soda is great for counters, stainless steel sinks, cutting boards, microwaves, lunch boxes, wooden spoons, oven tops, range

hoods and more.

• More cooking this time of year also means more cleaning around the kitchen. Soak encrusted grease and food on roasting pans or enamel cookware by dampening with hot water and sprinkling baking soda into the dish detergent, let sit for an hour, and sponge clean. To deodorize your drains and disposal, and keep lingering odors from resurfacing, pour baking soda down the drain while running warm tap water.

• To ensure you set a beautiful holiday table, give all your holiday silver a quick shine. Make a natural, chemical-free cleaning paste with three parts baking soda to one part water. Rub onto the silver with a clean cloth or sponge, rinse thor-

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Freshen pet beds by sprinkling with baking soda to neutralize the odor, not mask it. Let the baking soda sit for 15 minutes before vacuuming away the excess baking soda.

• Whether it's your holiday wardrobe or bed linens for out of town guests, keep fabrics looking fresh by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your laundry to make liquid detergent work harder. It will leave clothes cleaner and brighter!

• Don't forget the powder room. Remove the dirt and grime from bathroom tiles or no-wax floors quickly and easily. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda in a bucket of warm water, mop and rinse clean for a polished floor. Also, keep bathroom wastebaskets smelling fresh with just a sprinkle of baking soda.

• For the extended stay guests, be sure to clean and deodorize your vinyl shower curtain. Sprinkle baking soda directly on a clean damp sponge or brush; then scrub the shower curtain and rinse clean.

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Hire someone to take care of it for you. The most important things you can do for your home this time of the season are fall cleanup, gutter cleanup, and snow and ice removal.

A fall cleanup of your property is one of the most important things that you can do to keep it clean and neighborly. Fall clean up can entail leaf clean up and removal, trimming hedges and even a final lawn cutting if necessary to keep grass molds away! Fall cleanup really sets up your lawn and garden to start to shine early next spring.

Gutter cleanup is one of the most crucial things you can do to protect your home from water damage and other costly problems. If you let your home’s gutters to become overflowed with leaves, sticks, and debris, water damage can compromise the foundation of your home.

In addition to foundation damage, downspouts freezing, gutter maintenance will prevent blockages and frozen gutters and downspouts from tearing away from roofs and siding. It also prevents nesting areas for animals such as birds and termites that can cause damage of their own.

In doing so you will be protecting your home from roof, and

structural damage, premature decay, and you will be protecting your pockets from the thousands of dollars in repair bills that come with gutter neglect.

If last winter is any indication of where this winter is heading, snow removal is a must.

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• Next, plan out your decoration arrangements so no outlet is overloaded and no cords are pinched by furniture or under rugs. Once you're ready to decorate, inspect all electrical decorations for cracked, frayed or exposed wiring. These can pose shock and fire hazards and should be thrown away. When hanging holiday lights, don't connect more than three strings of incandescent lights. Alternatively, consider purchasing LEDs, which use less energy and let you safely connect more strings together.

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If you use an artificial Christmas tree, choose one that is tested and labeled as fire resistant.

outdoor use. Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), which are designed to protect from electrical shock and electrocution. If circuits are not GFCI protected, you can get portable outdoor GFCIs where electrical supplies are sold. They require no special knowledge or equipment to install.

• Once you've safely put up your decorations, continue to ensure your electrical safety by turning off all electrical items before leaving the house or going to bed. To reduce your risk, it's also important to keep Christmas trees hydrated and at least three feet from heating equipment or any open flame, such as a candle or fireplace.

Be vigilant about heeding these hints from the experts at the Electrical Safety Foundation International and give yourself the gift of safety this holiday season.

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Bring In The Holiday Season With Yoga provided by Mystic Power Yoga At Mystic Power Yoga we are gearing up for a inspiring holiday season. Join us for our Christmas party on Sunday, December 21st from 6:30 to 8 pm at the studio.

Bring your spouse and friends, along with your favorite snack or beverage and celebrate the holiday season with the Mystic Power Yoga community.

On Christmas Eve we will hold two special classes at a special discounted price of $5 along with a canned food donation to benefit CEO. One will take place at the studio from 7 am to 8:30 am and will be co-taught by teachers Amy Bicking and Jennifer Sloot.

And then another class will take place from 9 am to 10:30 am and will be co-taught by teachers Michele Fisher and Maureen Brown.

Christmas Day the studio will be closed.

On New Year's Day, bring in the new year with the choice of two

classes, one from 9 to 10:30 am and another 12 noon until 1 pm. And then start out the new year RIGHT for a special New Year's Day class from 10:30 am to 12 noon.

Holiday gift certificates are the perfect gift in any amount, so visit the studio for that special gift. We also have a great selection of yoga apparel and accessories.

Mystic Power Yoga has been established since 2009 and studio owner, Michele Fisher, has been teaching Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga since 2006. They are the only Baptiste Affiliate Yoga studio in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For up to date information on the studio follow us on FaceBook, visit our website at mysticpoweryoga.com or call 570.582.9641. They are located at 592 Susquehanna Blvd in Hazle Township, near the Laurel Mall and next to Becker Roofing on Route 93.

Mystic Power Yoga has been established since 2009 and studio owner, Michele Fisher, has been teaching Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga since 2006. They are the only Baptiste Affiliate Yoga studio in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For up to date information on the studio follow us on FaceBook, visit our website at mysticpoweryoga.com or call 570.582.9641.

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The name change is the latest step since Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) merged with the former Greater Hazleton Health Alliance in January. Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) has been a not-for-profit subsidiary of LVHN serving the Allentown and Bethlehem areas since it was founded in 1993.

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Receive The Gift Of Health

by Rowena M. De Jesus, D.C. As we approach the Christmas season one can ask, “What is the best gift to give to my loved ones?” Would it be a piece of jewelry, an electronic device, a sweater, wallet or even a nice vacation? It's easy to get drawn into the materialistic aspects of the holiday. However, the season is about the people we love, by showing the true spirit of the season with goodwill, peace and thankfulness and offering a special gift as an expression of our caring. One of those special gifts can be the gift of health; the universal gift that we often take for granted. We take for granted the gifts that

are intangible, such as good health, quality of life and the joy of being able to spend time with family and friends without pain, discomfort, stress, etc. Once that good health is disrupted, we lose that quality of life.

De Jesus Family Chiropractic is very passionate about helping those who want to achieve better health through chiropractic care. And certainly, one can ask, “Why should chiropractic even be a thought to add to my protocol for health?” Well everything we do is controlled by the nervous system.

This very important system is protected by your spine and if that spine is unhealthy, the rest of your body's systems could be unhealthy. The chiropractor’s goal is to help you achieve better health through the health of your spine.

We need to be more proactive with our health through prevention and maintenance.

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De Jesus Family Chiropractic invites you to experience the benefits of our care for you and your loved ones to help achieve the gift of health and wellness. We have two highly skilled chiropractors using gentle methods of care and certified massage therapists, including NeuroMuscular Therapy. Mention “Gift of Health” when you call to schedule your appointment and take advantage of our special seasonal offer!

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HO! HO! HO! It's Off To The Dentist We Go!

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Twas just a few short weeks before Christmas and all through the dental office dental aches, pains, and concerns were stirring – and this comes as no surprise! Well here it is that magical time of the year again – times spent and memories made with family and friends, culinary indulgences, holiday parties, gifts, and the untimely occurrence of dental pain!

December 25th has, and always will be, Christmas day yet you can’t imagine just how many people run the clock, procrastinate, and get caught off guard when it comes to dental issues and concerns. As a result, there is no worse time of the year to try to seek and receive an emergency appointment at your local dentist’s office due to the resulting “logjam” of patients. When it comes to your oral health the take home message is this – “There is no better time than the present” – no pun intended! So Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s off to the dentist you go!

Peace, hope, and joy are sentiments that can never be expressed often enough. Another is our heartfelt gratitude to you, our patients, who have made the growth of our thriving practice possible through your loyalty and friendship.

It's truly astonishing to think how quickly yet another holiday season has arrived. Before we all get too caught up in what seems like an endless flurry of activity, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on the year that has just passed. There's no doubt in the minds or hearts of our team that the bonds of friendship and trust we share with our practice fam-

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From the minute fall appears on the calendar, time starts flying by ushering in the holidays. The parties, dinners, shopping and traveling all start keeping us busy. There is so much to do that we sometimes forget, or slack on our routines.

We eat and drink more than normal, consuming rich foods and beverages. Our bedtimes get off schedule not to mention our bedtime routines. However, we shouldn’t let the holiday season be an excuse to forego proper oral care.

No doubt about it, during the holiday festivities we all consume more sugar with desserts and snacks. This in turn, exposes our teeth to more cavity-causing bacterial acids.

When we travel during the holidays, overnight stays away from home can disrupt our daily brushing and flossing regiment. However, there are ways you can keep your routine in place and keep that beautiful smile healthy, even while dancing, dining and partying through the night.

At just about every drug store, grocery store, or big box store there is a section of travel size hygiene product. You can find shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, and even toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss! Whether you have room in your luggage at home or have to pick these items up when you get to your destination, you can have all the comforts of essentials to keep your routine of good dental hygiene in place and on track.

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ter some things that will be helpful in keeping the sugar attack mild for your teeth. Replace your usual piña colada or daiquiri with a club soda with lime. If you desire an alcoholic drink, order a dry red or white wine instead.

Get a jump on the holidays and take care of any dental procedures before the parties start. Delaying root canals, fillings or other procedures could ruin your holidays by causing problems later. It’s no fun being in pain while everyone else is eating, drinking, and being merry!

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Put The HO HO HO Back Into Your Holidays!

by Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN Depression is sometimes a component of the Christmas season for a variety of reasons.

Typical responses to the emotional overload of the holiday rush are overeating, overdrinking and generally overdoing. The best counter solution is to succumb unrealistic expectations and superfluous chores and make room for self care by most importantly boosting up your immune system. If your mind and body our over stressed, it may be a sign of adrenal fatigue. Hazle Drugs uniqe product: “Feel Good Adrenal Support” has the synergistic blend of ingredients to boost the adrenals and help people to combat fatigue and focus better on daily tasks.

Sleep is often the first health-giving necessity to deteriorate. Eight or more hours of quality sleep each night is essential to stay well, especially during busy times. Exercise is also important, squeezing 15-30 minutes of physical activity into each day not only shakes off bodily tension, but boosts mood, provides you with valuable reflection time and curbs food cravings. The simplest way to sidestep overeating is to eat regularly scheduled, healthy meals and drink four to eight

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glasses of water each day. Keep caffeine and soda to a minimum as well. Gorging on cookies and other sweet treats invites fatigue, insomnia, and may decrease your immune system.

Fatty foods, particularly from a hydrogenated source, create only health consequences including heart disease and certain cancers. On the other hand, consuming the correct amount of the right fats-Essential Fatty Acids are important for mental health, and may alleviate both depression and anxiety. Most people that are depressed during the holidays are significantly depleted of Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids called DHA. Taking Essential Fatty Acids on a daily basis can provide a healthy mental state as well as proper immune function. Hazle Drugs own unique brand of “High Potency Omega-3” is double strength and molecularly distilled. It is also a good source of essential fatty acids and helps support cardiovascular, joint and skin health.

Taking a multi-supplement during the holidays also acts as an insurance policy on your health, filling in the nutritional gaps when meals are poor or missing. Foods high in Vitamin C (kiwi, broccoli and citrus fruits) and taking a 250 to 500mg supplement may diminish symptoms due to stress and colds.

Alcohol also plays a big part in the holiday tradition. The best way to avoid a holiday hangover is to refrain from or to control drinking.

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Self-Tanners

by Stephen Schleicher, MD With winter upon us, those unlucky enough to be trapped in the oft-frigid northeast are becoming paler by the hour.

Persons seeking a bit of color might be tempted to tan indoors, which of course is a no-no. Tanning indoors puts you at tremendous risk for skin cancer, whether young or old.

But what about self-tanners? Do they work and, importantly, are they safe?

Fortunately, the answers are yes and yes.

All safe tanners contain the same active ingredient: dihydroxyacetone (DHA).

DHA is a simple sugar and is nontoxic. Its browning effects were discovered by accident. In a clinical study children with a severe metabolic disease were fed massive doses of DHA. Occasionally a kid would spit out the solution and skin staining was noted anywhere the mixture touched the skin’s surface. The lead researcher mixed up a batch, slathered it on her arms, and voila, the first self-tanner was hatched.

DHA is present in tanning products at concentrations between 2 and 5%. Selftanners can be purchased in any drug or department store, online, or sprayed-on in a spa setting. The early products turned the skin a pumpkin-orange shade but today scores of formulations offer very naturalappearing brown or golden hues. In fact, I often cannot differentiate the fake tan from the real thing. So, for those seeking to darken their skin, the ideal tan is found not in an ultraviolet cancer-inducing booth, but in your cosmetic cabinet or spray-tan salon.

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by John Degenhart, DC Our greatest ability to heal ourselves lies within our minds. Albert Schweitzer called gratitude “the secret to life”. When we are grateful, we are peaceful, content, friendly and joyful. People who experience gratitude can cope more effectively with every day stress, show increased resilience in the face of traumainduced stress, recover more quickly from illness, and enjoy more robust physical health.

There is a widely held view that all people have a set point of, or predisposition to, happiness that cannot be reset. The luck of the genetic draw has some of us happier and some of us less happy from the start. But there is increasing evidence that the mental practice of being grateful for each day can transform your life to heal your past, being content for now, and having hope for the future.

It is not easy to be grateful when you are surrounded by stress. So I want you to have a gratitude journal! This powerful exercise encourages reflection that allows us to regain perspective and a sense of control over the events that move throughout our lives. Don’t write

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Sometimes less is more, you will avoid gratitude fatigue. Don’t recall just successes. Remembering one’s sorrows, failures, and other painful experiences will make you feel more grateful. Watching a dreary, depressing film will make you feel more joy and gratitude in your life than will watching a comedy.

You have to cultivate gratitude. Keep a journal, write in it twice a week, and after three weeks you will find yourself energized, inspired, and motivated further to make these practices a regular part of your life. People around you will notice that you have changed for the better.

It is a challenge to find gratitude when your mind wants to complain about all your heartache. But you can develop a grateful disposition by following the advice I shared. This will transform your life. Indeed, it may be “the secret to life”. This is the “Christmas spirit” that you had as a child. I tell you can have that inner joy now.

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To Enjoy Treats Without Gaining Weight Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton The holidays are filled with parties. Unfortunately for our waistlines, those parties mean lots of high-calorie, high-carbohydrate cookies, cakes and treats. Yet you can avoid the dreaded “Holiday 5” and still enjoy some of those yummy goodies. Here’s how: • Eat a protein snack before the party. Have a handful of nuts or a piece of turkey topped with cheese. “Protein will take the edge off of your hunger, so you will be much less tempted to reach for unhealthy food at the party,” says registered dietitian Amy Cartwright with the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton • Bring your own healthy dish. “One dish that’s terrific to bring to a party is shrimp cocktail. It’s high in protein and always a holiday party favorite,” Cartwright says. You also can substitute healthier, low-calorie ingredients in recipes: - Use low-fat or fat-free cheeses, milk, sour cream and mayo instead of regular versions.

- Reduce sugar by one-third and add sweet spices or flavorings like cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla.

- Use real fruit instead of high-sugar candied or canned fruits.

• Survey the buffet before filling your plate.

“Begin with protein first. Then head for healthy and low carb snacks like veggies and dips or cheese and nuts,” Cartwright says.

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• Avoid “liquid calories". Holiday drinks like sugary punches and eggnog can pack on

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• Socialize more; munch less. Make holiday celebrations more about spending time with family and friends instead of meals.

• Give yourself a break. Losing weight probably isn’t realistic during the holidays, but weight maintenance may be. One effective way to stay close to your normal weight is by exercising. “Although time is limited during the holidays, walking even 10 to 15 minutes once or twice a day can burn calories and reduce holiday stress,” Cartwright says.

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Age-related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration is an irreversible destruction of the central area of the eye's retina, known as the macula, which leads to loss of the sharp, fine-detail, straight-ahead vision required for activities like reading, driving, recognizing faces, and seeing the world in color.

It's the leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older, and the second highest cause of irreversible blindness in the world.

Glaucoma Glaucoma is actually a group of eye disorders.

They have few symptoms in the early stages, but eventually the optic nerve is damaged, leading to loss of side vision or complete blindness. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S. Between the ages of 45 and 64, glaucoma is fifteen times more likely to cause blindness in African Americans than in Caucasians. All people older than 60 are at a greater risk of developing glaucoma than people who are younger.

Best Practices for Healthy Vision • Eat right to protect your sight, especially fruits and vegetables, and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

• Exercise daily to improve your immune system and blood pressure and your eye and brain health as well as to maintain a healthy weight.

• Quit smoking. Toxins found in cigarette smoke have been linked to an increased risk for developing macular degeneration.

• Wear high-quality sunglasses with a rating of 99- or 100-percent UV-A and UV-B protection.

Also don a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.

• Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam regularly from an eye doctor.

Eye Tests Everyone Should Have Regular eye exams are crucial in maintaining eye health and catching any warning signs early. This is particularly important for certain forms of glaucoma, as those affected may not feel or see that anything is wrong until the disease has progressed to stages when vision loss occurs.

Comprehensive exams should include these three tests: • Visual acuity: using an eye chart to test your sight at various distances.

• Pupil dilation: widening the pupil with eye drops, allowing the doctor to see signs of disease.

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Respite care residents at Heritage Hill, receive the same benefits as those living here on a permanent basis, including meals, housekeeping, activities, and transportation. Nurses are on call 24 hours a day, and if there is an emergency, there is an entire team of staff members available to assist. Respite care can be anywhere from one to three months, giving you the time you need to adjust after the

holidays.

While you tend to your holiday needs, your loved one will enjoy spending their days at Heritage Hill, attending concerts, socializing with new friends, playing games in the activity room, and making crafts. They can also partake in some holiday activities, such as baking cookies and listening to music by carolers.

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To Boost Your Health, Consider Your Glycemic Response (NAPSA)-While most people consider their weight, their blood pressure or their running time when they think about their health, one important parameter is often overlooked: their glycemic response. The glycemic response is used as a way to classify foods based on their potential to increase blood glucose (blood sugar), as the glycemic response is the measure of the impact of a particular food on blood sugar.

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The Laurels Senior Living Community December 2014 Laurels Holiday Happenings “The most wonderful time of the year!”

November snuck by and here we are getting ready for Santa to arrive! We hope your Thanksgiving was a special one for you and your family. We were extremely busy here at The Laurels. We’re gearing up for our annual Resident/Family Christmas celebration, the arrival of St. Nick and all the delicious cookies we’re going to devour!

Our December calendar is packed with many Holiday treats. From tree decorating to baking Christmas cookies, signs of the Season are everywhere! It is such a special time of the year to cherish the family and friends in our lives and keep those memories close to our hearts.

Laurels Thanksgiving Family Meal What a beautiful day we had for our Annual Family Thanksgiving Meal on Sunday, November 9th. We had such a great turnout and everyone was raving about the delicious dinner. With over 170 people in attendance at this scrumptious meal, our “family” proved how spectacular it is to share an American tradition together. In addition to our annual delicious feast, we also had beautiful tricky-tray items and a bake sale with proceeds benefitting the Activity Club. All money raised allows our residents to enjoy many of the wonderful excursions we have planned throughout the year. Spending these wonderful holiday get-togethers with family and friends makes the traditional dinner even more precious. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and we hope to see you at the annual Christmas Family Meal on December 14th. Happy Holidays!!

Toy and Blanket Drive The 4th Annual Audrianna’s Wish Toy and Blanket Drive is underway! From now until the middle of December we will be collecting toys, games and crafts for boys and girls ages 0-21 years. They are also looking for blankets and gift cards for iTunes, Amazon, Friendly’s, McDonald’s and Wendy’s. In addition to helping the children, volunteers will create special “gift baskets” for those parents who are with their children 24/7. These items include: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, tooth brushes, body wash, socks, gift cards, etc. It’s a wonderful idea to also think of the

caregivers who are facing a challenging time.

All items can be dropped off at our facility.

We remember the amazing little angel, Audrianna Bartol, who put this wish list together for all her friends at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. We are proud to help her family continue her dream. If you have any questions regarding this wonderful toy drive, please call our office.

Brandon’ s Forever Home Toy Drive We are also collecting new clothes and toys for children ages 0-19 and also GENTLY USED toys and clothes for the foster children of Luzerne County. Brandon’s Forever Home is a charitable organization created to raise awareness about children in foster care and their need for permanent loving homes. In Luzerne County, about 30 children are placed into the foster care system every month, and another 30 come out of the system, either through reunification with their parent or parents or through adoption. There are about 400 children from Luzerne County, newborns to 19-year-olds, currently in foster care, according to figures provided by Luzerne County Children and Youth Services. Very soon, Brandon’s Forever Home will move into a two-story Georgian-style home, at the corner of South Church and Fern streets in Hazleton, across the street from Columbus Park. There, children placed into foster care will be able to pick out toys, clothes and other items they would like to help make a difficult,

heart-wrenching time in their lives a little easier to deal with.

It will also be a place where children, who are aging out of the foster care system because they have not been adopted, can come to learn some of the skills they’ll need to make it on their own in everyday life.

If you would like to learn more about Brandon’s Forever Home, please visit www.brandonsforeverhome.com

Holiday Happenings 'Tis the season for Christmas cards and gifts! At the Laurels, Residents are able to purchase Christmas cards and receive assistance from staff writing cards and addressing envelopes. This great service has been a huge success over the years. Greeting cards for any occasion as well as postage are available to residents for purchase at the front desk. This special service as well as assistance with gift wrapping will begin on Dec. 7th. What a nice way to spread the Christmas joy to others!

If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

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Five Tips To Make The Holidays Easier

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers The holidays are a joyous time that inspires feelings of togetherness, fond recollections of the past and hopes for the future. Gatherings with family and friends are sure to lift spirits of all ages as they create new memories.

The holidays may present certain challenges for seniors. Some are common, while others are unique to the individual. In any case, all the holiday cheer could cause seniors to feel stress and upheaval. If you have a senior in your life, whether family or friend, the following tips will help you recognize some of these challenges and offer ways to alleviate the stress they may cause.

Cooking for Holiday Gatherings Cooking large meals for holiday gatherings may be difficult for a senior to accomplish. She's grown used to cooking small meals and could be unable to orchestrate something much bigger. Offer to help plan and prepare the meal together.

This takes the pressure off of the senior and provides bonding time for you both. A less stressful alternative may be to host the dinner in your own home or to ask guests to bring favorite prepared dishes to share.

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Driving, especially at night, intimidates seniors with poor vision. Offer to attend parties or events with seniors, so they feel more comfortable.

Dealing With Loneliness and Isolation Some seniors, especially those who have lost spouses or beloved friends, experience increased loneliness during the holidays. Others become mildly depressed for the same reason, which can lead to isolation. To help keep this from happening, make sure to visit seniors often during the holidays. Offer to take them to holiday events. Have fun baking holiday goodies together. Even helping address holiday cards and chatting over a cup of warm apple cider can lift everyone's spirits.

Helping With Presents Giving gifts has become a hallmark of the holiday season. However, presents can cause seniors stress for various reasons. Some are on limited budgets and unable to purchase gifts for all family members. Shopping at crowded stores overwhelms others. Still other seniors have problems wrapping gifts because of arthritis and other medical issues. You can help by suggesting a gift drawing to alleviate cost burdens for all.

Offer to join seniors on a shopping trip to assist in choosing gifts and navigating crowds. Or, ask the seniors in your life to provide you lists and do the shopping for them. Encourage the use of gift bags instead of wrapping presents or plan a present-wrapping afternoon, so you can help.

Hiring a Caregiver to Assist The bustling holiday season is the perfect time to consider hiring a temporary caregiver to help with all elements of holiday preparations. These organizations offer seniors assistance in areas of light housekeeping (including putting up decorations), meal preparation, transportation to social functions and stores, and even addressing cards and gift-wrapping. This might be especially important if your senior loved one lives far away from family.

For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/ hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.

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We could not ask for more and are so grateful for making the night so special.

Hearts were full and yes, very emotional. I'm so pleased to say that we managed to raise $1,883.00 just that night alone! Donations are still coming in and shirt orders still being filled so the grand total is not certain as of yet but we could not be happier. Proceeds will be split between Susan G. Koman and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and we will continue to do our part in the fight against Cancer until no one has to say good bye due to this awful disease. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you again from the Sidari/Yuhas Family.

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Preventing Falls In The Winter

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With those serious consequences, most of us, especially seniors, should take precautions to prevent falls. A couple of simple things include having your medications checked to identify those that may make you drowsy or dizzy, have your eyes checked as they are important for balance and look around the home for tripping hazards such as cords, throw rugs and clustered spaces.

Finally you need to be sure your balance is as good as it can be. You can sometimes tell it could be better if you need your arms to get up from a chair, hold onto furniture when walking or are careful doing things because you fear falling. They are some telltale signs you should get your balance check by a health professional.

Fall amongst seniors have been such a problem that the CDC put together a quick questionnaire you can take to check your fall risk. This along with a walking and balance screen can show you whether you should participate in a fall prevention program.

A fall prevention program can help people reduce their risk of falling by addressing the issues that cause falls such as mobility problems, weakness and dizziness. The key to a good fall prevention program is a Safety Overhead Harness (SOS) system which allows you to work on your balance while harnessed. This way, you know you will not fall, allowing you to challenge yourself and complete your exercises with less fear.

At FYZICAL Hazleton, we have BalanceVestibular Therapists who have additional training in helping dizziness and preventing falls. This combined with our Safety Overhead Harness System allows us to identify and treat people who are at risk of falling. Reducing your fall risk can help your winter be tolerable and not be a disaster.

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Weatherwood Celebrates Veteran’s Day

by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Resident’s, staff, family and friends, as well as local dignitaries combined forces to create a heartfelt celebration in honor of our Veteran’s on November 11, 1014 at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A wonderful time was had by all who attended.

Emotions ran high as State Representative, Doyle Heffley and Post Commander 6615, Melissa Dimmitt presented touching messages of appreciation to an audience of captivated veterans, family members, and staff.

At several points throughout their presentations, dry eyes were not to be found. Veteran’s received individual Certificates of Appreciation presented by State Representative Doyle Heffley on behalf of The Pennsylvania House of Representatives as well as hand held American Flags. All enjoyed the presentation of TAPS performed by Weatherly Area Band Director, Shannon Shughart as well as tasty refreshments provided by Weatherwood. Veterans were also presented with an attractive boutonniere graciously donated by Therapy Director, Wendy Echeverria.

We would like to thank everyone who helped to make this celebration a success. In addition to those previously mentioned many Weatherwood staff members assisted with the planning of this event. They include, Crystal Craig, Laundry and Housekeeping Director; Annie Usiak, Dietary Director; Lisa Moyer , RNAC; Lauren Nesbitt, Dietitian; Kelly

Feaster and Emily Hoffman, Social Services; Robin Hollenbach, DON; Paula Mengle, Activities Director; Donna Kunkle and Mary Halechko, Activity Aides.

Most of all we thank our dedicated and heroic Veterans whose sacrifice helped to ensure the freedoms we all enjoy as American’s today.

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Healthy Holidays And Sparkling Smiles (Family Features) Tis the season for holiday feasts, but making smart food choices and stepping up your oral hygiene routine can help you have a healthy, holiday season and a fresh, bright smile.

Oral health is a growing concern for American adults. For adults over 30, over 47% have serious gum problems, with almost 1 in 10 (8.5%) living with the most severe form of

gum disease1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop serious gum problems. In fact, 1 in 3 adults living with diabetes also suffers from the most severe form of gum disease2.

"People living with diabetes already know that small steps - like avoiding fried foods and increasing exercise - can make a big difference

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in personal health over time, and prioritizing your oral health is one of those steps," said Dr. Natalie Strand of Freedom Pain Hospital, Colgate spokesperson and co-author of the new book A Woman's Guide to Diabetes: A Path to Wellness, which is being published by the American Diabetes Association.

Whether you're a diabetes patient, pre-diabetic or simply committed to protecting your overall health, following some smart tips during the holidays can help keep you, and your smile, healthy so you can enjoy all the season has to offer.

Lighten Up... Your Food: Avoid those culinary temptations around the holiday table by bringing your own lighter options or ask the host in advance to consider your dietary needs/constraints. Limit fried and sugary desserts and instead load up on fiber-rich choices like whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits with the skin on.

Prioritize Oral Health: This season of rich eats and sugary drinks can be hard on your teeth and gums, so brushing and flossing regularly are as important as ever. Brushing twice daily with Colgate Total toothpaste is a simple step you can take to help improve gum health in as little as 4 weeks3. It is the only FDA-approved4 toothpaste to help prevent gingivitis, the most common form of gum disease.

• Manage stress: It's common to turn to food for comfort when tension and anxiety levels rise, as they often do during the holidays. Get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly and practice relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation to help keep stress at bay.

• Visit the Dentist: Make your dental appointment before the holidays really begin in full force. A regular check-up every six months is the best way to keep tabs on your oral health and help prevent common oral problems before they progress.

• Get Creative with Exercise: Combine exercise with social activities such as walking around the neighborhood with your family and discovering new places or ice skating with your family. There are other ways to sneak in activity too, such as an extra spin around the dance floor at your company holiday party.

Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week.

More information on the connection between oral health and diabetes is available at www.OralHealthAndDiabetes.com.

The Hazleton YMCA/YWCA: Celebrating 50 Years On Church Street The building at 75 S. Church St. is celebrating its 50th birthday. Dedicated on Oct. 18, 1964, the opening capped a dream that started in the early 1950’s to have the YMCA and YCWA share a building. Even though they share the building, both groups continue to operate under separate governing bodies.

Before the building opened the YMCA and the YWCA were in separated buildings. The Hazleton YMCA was established in 1876 and The Hazleton YWCA was established 30 years later in 1906. Both YMCA and the YWCA move multiple times throughout the city during their early years.

meet on a weekly basis in small groups and Meaningful change in our community rework closely with their adviser to plan dif- quires ongoing encouragement and tools for ferent projects. The goal of the Leaders Club the people who live here. The YMCA is here is to make a positive impact on the commu- to support every child and family and help nity while learning life skills. Summer camp, ensure they have what they need to achieve at the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA provide su- their best. The generosity of others is at the pervised activities that teach core values and core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. It is leadership skills. only through the support of our hundreds of Healthy lifestyles are achieved through thousands of volunteers and public and prinurturing mind, body and spirit, well-being vate donors that we are able to support and and fitness at the Y is so much more than just give back to the communities we engage. working out. Beyond fitness facilities, they provide educational programs to promote The Future healthier decisions, and offer a variety of proIn the fifty years since opening the current grams that support physical, intellectual and building, there have been two major renovaThe Mission Continues spiritual strength. The Y offers over 18 group tions in 1984 and 2002. The Y currently has The YMCA was founded on 6 June 1844 exercise classes weekly including Bodypump, over 2000 members and will be providing the

by George Williams in London to develop a Cycle, Yoga and Zumba that are at no addi- same community services for the next fifty healthy “body, mind, and spirit.” These three tional charge with your adult membership! years like it has for over 100 years. angles are reflected by the different sides of the (red) triangle—part of all YMCA logos.

Today the YMCA is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone, regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. We share the values of You deserve it, those you love deserve it caring, honesty, respect and responsibility— everything we do stems from it. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowYour Y adult membership now includes ALL group ering women and promoting peace, justice, exercise classes at no additional cost freedom and dignity for all.

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Programs that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility The Hazleton YMCA offers many programs and services designed for all ages starting at 6 months.

Child Care enables parents and family members to go to work knowing their children are in safe, stimulating environments.

Sports and recreation offers teen centers, group exercise, basketball, the NEW ExerZone —there’s something for everyone at the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA. We give kids the chance to exert energy, try new things, and make new friends. Swimming is a life skill as well as great exercise and a challenging sport.

The Ys offer swim lessons (for all ages), family swim, competitive swimming and adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs, through a collaboration with the Hazleton Area School District. Teen Leaders Club provides service to our community. Members

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