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I have heard the following comment many times during the past year or so. “Wouldn’t it be good to do things as the Founding Father’s envisioned?” This statement caused me to do some research into basic civics lessons that were part of my 9th grade civics class in 1963. My focus for this article will be about the founder’s thoughts on the subject of voting. This most fundamental right of being an American Citizen as viewed by modern times was just not so with the Founding Fathers. What did the founders really think of the right to vote? It seems that they were truly bothered by the idea of every eligible person voting. As a matter of fact, if you were poor, did not own property, or were a woman, you were not eligible to vote in any federal election. To place this in perspective, the following is a quote from John Adams to John Spencer in 1776: “Depend upon it, Sir, it is dangerous to open so furuitful a source of controversary and altercation, as would be opened by attempting to alter the qualifications of voters. There will be no end of it. New claims will
arise, women will demand a vote. Lads from 12-21 will think there rights not enough attended to, and every man, who has not a farthing, will demand an equal vote with any other in all acts of state.” Many of the founders believed that the majority of citizens were corruptible and easily swayed. This made them susceptible to charismatic leaders or even chaotic mob rule. Currently in the 21st Century, we have inherited the broad voting rights that evolve after a long struggle. It took nearly two centuries to move forward a model approaching universal suffrage. Until the mid-1960’s many African Americans were precluded from voting in much of the South. Arizona and Maine prevented American Indians from voting (despite their US Citizenship) until the mid-20th Century. Prior to 1920, voting rights for women were partial in some places and denied all together in much of the country. Before the Civil War, almost no African American, including free people, could vote. Until the 1820’s even most white men were denied the right to cast a ballet. Not
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only did the founders generally approve of denying women and African Americans the right to vote, they also thought that qualified white men should meet certain requirements. These requirements were based on a person’s net worth which they saw as a sign of intelligence, capability, and beyond corruption because they were not economically vulnerable as they feared poor people would sell their votes. Tally it all up and the republic (not democracy) that the founders created extended voting rights to somewhere between 10-15% of the American population. It is easy to see that voting as a right has, as it should, evolved through the past 239 years and will continue. The current controversies over so-called “protect the vote” arguments are playing out in state houses and the court of public opinion today. In my opinion, to resolve the modern day situation, we as citizens, of this great nation, must ensure that all who are eligible to vote are encouraged to vote as a civic responsibility, without any interference from unreasonable or costly requirements. Remember, May 19th is Primary Day in Hazleton… Get Up… Get Out… Vote!
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The sensor is usually located inside the wheel and operates via radio frequency signals These signals are sent to a microcontroller, analyzed and returned as parameters that meet the proper electrical threshold or are under the values and alert the dashboard icon to illuminate. The sensor is battery operated and displays real time tire pressures at each location monitored whether the vehicle is moving or parked. Indirect systems do not use physical sensors but measure air pressures by monitoring individual wheel rotation speeds through the Antilock braking system. A tire with less air will be slightly smaller and thus rotate at a differ speed than the properly inflated tire. The on board computer reads the data and send out a red flag if all rotation speeds do not match. An icon will then be illuminated on the dash to alert the driver. Motorists do not have a choice when it comes to choosing if they want a TPMS on their cars. All passenger car models made must have a TPMS system. European and Asian models also must follow the same regulations. Although some motorists are against some new technology and get annoyed at the little icon on the dash when the tire pressure is low (some even ignore it), it is a great safety feature. If the light illuminates on your dash, simply add the proper air pressure and the light will normally go off after driving a certain speed. Fluctuations in outside temperatures can cause the light to go on. So look at the TPMS as a way to maintain the proper tire pressure. This will reduce tire wear and save you money but most important keep the tires at safe operating temperatures which will keep you safe. Happy Motoring!
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outpatient burn care. How it works After an initial injury, patients once ran the risk of reliving the trauma during wound cleaning, debriding (removal of dead skin tissue), staple removal or daily dressing changes. The pain-free approach includes using different levels of sedation and anesthesia to provide treatment with minimal pain. These include: • For people with minor burns, oral medications to reduce the level of pain are administered 30 minutes before the burn is cleaned and dressed. • For people with burns that cover a large portion of their body, anesthesia is administered. This allows a patient to verbally respond during treatment but not retain any memory of the procedure being performed. • For people with very serious burns, deep sedation is administered. “A patient’s response to pain and the size of
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The Heart And Mouth Connection: How Heart Disease And Oral Health Link by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Generally, the amount of people that are aware that a connection exists between oral health and heart disease is few and far between. In fact, it is estimated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that heart disease will have a death toll of nearly 600,000 people making it the number one cause of death in America. Even more alarming is the causative effects of oral health on heart disease. There are basically two connections between oral health and heart disease: 1. Studies have shown that people with moderate or advanced periodontal disease are more predisposed to heart disease than others having healthy gums. 2. Good oral health is the key to one's own overall health. Studies have illustrated and proven that oral health can act as an early indication of other diseases such as heart disease. Due to the fact that your mouth is the point of entry to the body, those who have chronic periodontal disease are at a greater risk of a heart attack according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Gingivitis and ultimately periodontitis are caused by prolonged plaque buildup. Research has indicated that periodontal disease may contribute to heart disease since bacteria from infected gums can dislodge, enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. Additionally, researchers suggest that periodontal-induced inflammation may also initiate clot forma-
tion. These clots will decrease blood flow to • Gums that seem to be pullthe heart leading to an elevated blood pres- ing away from your teeth sure and increased risk of heart attack. • Chronic bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth Risk factors • Teeth that are loose or are separating from Studies have not established that either each other heart disease or gum disease actually causes the other. This is a difficult task because many Prevention is the best medicine of the risk factors for gum disease are the same Although gum disease seems to be assoas those for heart disease: ciated with heart disease, more studies are • Cigarette smoking needed before we can say with certainty what • Poor nutrition the relationship is. Research has not shown • Diabetes that treatment for one of these diseases will • Being male help control the other, but we do know that regular dental checkups, professional cleanHow oral health warns about ings and good oral hygiene practices can imheart disease prove oral health and that good oral health More than 90 percent of all systemic dis- contributes to good overall health. eases — including heart disease — have oral While regular dental exams and cleanings symptoms, research suggests. In addition, are necessary to remove bacteria, plaque and dentists can help patients with a history of tartar and detect early signs of gum disease, heart disease by examining them for any signs you can play a major role in preventing gum of oral pain, infection or inflammation. Ac- disease: cording to the AGD, proper diagnosis and • Brush for two to three minutes, twice a day, treatment of tooth and gum infections in with fluoridated toothpaste. Be sure to brush some of these patients have led to a decrease along the gumline. in blood pressure medications and improved • Floss daily to remove plaque from places overall health. your toothbrush can’t reach. • Use a mouth rinse to reduce plaque up to Warning signs for gum disease 20 percent. Gum disease affects 80 percent of Ameri- • Eat a healthy diet to provide essential nutrican adults, according to the AGD. Warning ents (vitamins A and C, in particular). signs that you may have gum disease include: • Avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. • Red, tender or swollen gums If you have heart disease... • Bleeding gums while brushing or flossing • Establish and maintain a healthy mouth. This means brushing and flossing daily and visiting your dentist regularly. • Make sure your dentist knows you have a heart problem, and share your complete medical history, including any medications you are currently taking. Yes, Footwear Can Make A Difference! • Carefully follow your physician's and denAmbulator Footwear is made specifically for the diabetic and arthritic foot. With these specially designed heat tist's instructions about health care, including moldable shoes, our qualified, experienced professionals using prescription medications, such as antiare able to custom fit for personalized support and comfort. A lot of foot problems diabetics suffer are due to poor or biotics, as directed. inappropriate footwear. I invite you to contact our Anti-Shox High Performance Footcare! office at 570-443-9892 and visit our inforWE BILL MEDICARE mative website Medicare Patients...Choose Heights Terrace Pharmacy For Your Diabetic Testing Supplies at www.toothdocpa.com
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Eye On The Ball by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD When people think of sports, they tend to think of the physical aspects and training – speed, accuracy, coordination, and strength. Visual skills are just as important to athletic superiority as the physical ones. The sense of vision is much more than just seeing clearly. When playing sports, these other visual components are in high demand. Dynamic vision is used to see objects clearly while they, or you, are in movement. A person may have 20/20 vision while sitting still, but not while in motion. This is important in sports such as basketball, when you need to see not only the ball moving, but the other players as well. Visual concentration is the ability to block out visual distractions and stay focused on the target. This is important in golf to screen out the spectators or anything moving in the gallery. Eye tracking is how the eyes follow objects. It allows an athlete to react more quickly to
changes in the situation. This aids football players in pass completion. Eye-body coordination is also a very important skill that affects your timing and body control. This is how your body muscles respond to what you see. When boxing, it allows you to duck and block at the appropriate times. Visual memory is the ability to store information that has been seen briefly and then recall it later. This helps soccer goalies estimate where an opposing player may be aiming the ball. Peripheral vision is what you see “out of the corner of your eye”. It allows you to see what is going on without turning your head. This allows hockey players to complete passes to the side and even behind them. Visual reaction time is the speed in which your brain interprets and responds to your opponent’s action. This is important when batting so you don’t swing too late and hit a foul. Depth perception allows you to judge the
speed and distance between objects, opponents, and boundary lines. This is especially important in archery and shooting. Fusion flexibility is being able to keep both eyes working together even under stressful, high speed situations. This skill is what enables NASCAR drivers to safely manage the track. Focusing is how the eyes quickly change fixation from one distance to another. Tennis players need this skill to efficiently return the ball. Whichever sport you participate in, it is apparent that all aspects of vision play a major role. Comprehensive eye examinations can pick up on any potential deficiencies in vision and tracking skills. Your optometrist can design a course of vision exercises or suggest a computer vision therapy system that will enhance these skills. It is just as important to train your eyes, as it is your body, to outperform the other players.
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Lower Crossed Syndrome – A Common Cause Of Low Back And Leg Pains by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Often I hear from clients they have no idea what caused their pain. They cannot understand why they hurt so bad, when they didn’t do anything. In many of these cases, we end up finding an underlying soft tissue imbalance that had been gradually brewing for years until they reached their boiling point causing pain and difficulty moving. One of the most common we see that causes low back and leg pain is a syndrome most have never heard of – ‘Lower Crossed Syndrome’. Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) is a term given to a soft tissue imbalance that occurs at the low back/pelvic region. It comes about due to us being a sedentary society with poor habits and postures. This leads to soft tissue tightness that develops in the low back and the hip flexors (groin muscles) along with weakness in our abdominals and gluteals (Butt muscles). The result will be an uneven force on our pelvis pulling it away from its centered position. This causes our spine and legs to become crooked or twisted placing stress on joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Over time the chronic stress will lead to pain and injury. When you understand LCS, you understand it can cause pains all over the body with the most common being the low/mid back, hips and knees. Recently I saw a client with hip flexor tightness that developed after a fall 10-20 years ago and is now complaining of foot pain for no reason. Can you see the connection? Treatment for LCS starts with identifying the problem. Modern medicine is very compartmentalized and people are becoming exerts in one body part. Looking at the WHOLE helps sometimes. In LCS, we can often identify it by looking at how someone stands and walks. We also feel for tightness and weakness in areas that may seem unrelated to the pain area. For example the hip flexors, which often gets tight from all the sitting we do, are in the front of the body which may be confusing for people with low back pain. Once identified, stretching and strengthening the right areas are key. If you try to strengthen an area that is tight, you will just make it tighter. Beyond exercise, treatment techniques to loosen tightness can be the most important aspect as you are trying to loosen soft tissue that may have been
tight for decades. We find techniques such as Myofascial Release, Myofacial decompression and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations are great at loosening those stubborn tightness’s. At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, we have a team of experts who utilize treatment techniques to loosen tightness, bal-
ance the body and help you get out of pain so you can love your life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 570-501-1808. For more information about what we do, visit www. hazletonpt.com or catch our TV show “Wellness Through FYZICAL Therapy” daily on WYLN.
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To Mouthwash Or Not To Mouthwash Provided by Della Croce Dental Care Who doesn’t love that minty kick that comes from a swig of mouthwash? And your oral rinse could be doing more than just giving your breath a makeover, according to many mouthwash makers — it could be chockfull of health benefits, too. Just check out the label on your mouthwash container, and you may find that it’s a plaque zapper, a teeth whitener, perhaps even a gumdisease fighter. But are the claims true? Is mouthwash really good for your mouth? Turns out, the answer is yes and no. 4 Important Mouthwash Pros Mouthwash may: • Cut down on cavities. It is absolutely true that rinsing with a fluoride rinse can help reduce cavities. There are countless studies on the benefits of fluoride in reducing demineralization and cavitations of the teeth. • Fight gum disease. With periodontal disease (such as gingivitis), gums and tooth sockets can get inflamed or infected because of plaque from bacteria and food that lingers on teeth.
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An antibacterial mouthwash, like one with alcohol or chlorhexidine, may help prevent periodontal disease. • Soothe canker sores. Mouthwash can ease a canker sore by detoxing the area — reducing the amount of bacteria that can irritate the site. In many cases, a simple saltwater rinse will do. • Safeguard your pregnancy. Periodontal disease is actually a risk factor for giving birth to preterm, low-weight babies — the bacteria from a gum infection can get into a pregnant woman’s bloodstream and increase inflammatory markers, which in turn can stimulate contractions. And a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that moms-to-be who used mouthwash throughout their pregnancy were less likely to go into early labor. Mouthwash clearly offers certain benefits — but it’s important to know that not all mouth rinses are the same. Saltwater rinses can be made at home with warm water and salt, whereas store-bought types contain a variety of ingredients ranging from fluoride (Act) to alcohol (Listerine) to chlorhexidine (Peridex). 3 Mouthwash Cons You Should Know • Mouthwash is by no means a cure-all. In fact, mouthwash gets bad marks because it: • Irritates canker sores. If the alcohol content of your mouth rinse is too high, it may actually end up irritating the canker sore more than helping it. • Masks bad breath. Mouthwash can lead to fresher breath, but it may be short-lived. If a patient has poor oral hygiene and doesn’t brush effectively, there is no amount of mouthwash that can mask the effects of poor health. Just using mouthwash would be equivalent to not bathing and using cologne to mask the smell. The Bottom Line on Your Oral Rinse Mouthwashes should not be used as a substitute for toothbrushing. Even when they can be helpful in lessening the risk of periodontal disease and cavities, they should always be used in conjunction with good hygiene habits. Ultimately, what is right for your best friend may not be the best choice for you, so consider your personal situation. For people with periodontal disease, a mouthwash like listerine is recommended because it reduces the bacteria that causes the disease. For those who are cavity-prone, a high-fluoride rinse like Act is best. And the emphasis always on the importance of good dental hygiene and regular dental checkups!
40 Days To Personal Revolution Program At Mystic Power Yoga Provided by Mystic Power Yoga On Monday, June 15th, the 40 Days to a Personal Revolution summer program will begin. This program is for anyone and everyone, whether you are brand new to yoga, or a long-time student. The experienced and knowledgeable team at Mystic Power Yoga will be there to guide you the entire way. The Baptiste 40 Days to Personal Revolution program is much more than yoga. It’s a program designed to radically change your life through yoga, meditation, diet, weekly group meetings and personal inquiry. The program investment is only $30 and yoga is sold separately. Choose from two classes being on our kickoff day, June 15th, 9 am or 5:30 pm and the first weekly group meeting will be held at 7 pm, immediately following the 5:30 class. Email michele@ mysticyogastudio.com to reserve your class space or with any questions about the program.
Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with what’s coming up at Mystic Power Yoga! Upcoming special workshops include basics of yoga, inversions and an arm balancing workshop. Kid’s yoga begins again in May on Saturdays at 9 am. Parents can take a 9 am basics class while your kids take yoga in Studio B at the same time! And the date for our Summer Deck Party will be announced soon – stay tuned! There is always something going on at Mystic Power Yoga and we want you to be part of it!
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Weatherwood Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Serving the community since 1972, Weatherwood is a privately owned 200 bed nursing and rehabilitation center. Nestled within the quiet town of Weatherly PA, Weatherwood offers our residents and their families’ tranquil and scenic views from just about anywhere in the building. However, we are located within minutes of the area’s local hospital (Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus) as well as major metropolitan medical and trauma centers in the Lehigh Valley. Whether there be a sort term rehabilitation need, or one that requires long term care,
Weatherwood is equipped to meet the needs of each of our residents. We offer traditional as well as advanced clinical therapy programs. We offer state of the art virtual rehabilitation in a computer generated interactive environment featuring the OMNI VR. Our therapy team now offers out- patient therapy for all ages. In addition, Whispering Meadows is a 50 bed secured community within our facility specializing in care for residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Residents enjoy dining in our spacious dining room with nutritious meals prepared by our dietary department and full time di-
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etitian. Among the many amenities we offer licensed beautician services, daily housekeeping and laundry services, a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio and covered pavilion, a library, pool table and shuffle board for recreation, a tranquil chapel with regularly scheduled services, and pet visits are welcomed. Weatherwood is equipped with a Wanderguard Alert System that allows our residents to freely move around the facility at their own will. In addition, residents may receive other medical services within the facility which includes: psychiatry, dentistry, optometry, podiatry and laboratory and X-ray service, and wound care specialists who round bed-side on a weekly basis. Call or stop by today for a tour of our beautiful facility and learn more about how we may be able to enhance the quality of life for you or your loved one. Our phone number is 570-427-8683.
Gino’s Shoe Store Targets In On Foot Pain! 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 wellknown foot pain is Plantar Fascitis and Achilles Tendonitis. Other causes of heel pain are prolonged standing, obesity, previous injury, and high-energy 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. For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 570-474-6051.
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Peace Of Mind Yoga provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: a great time to renew your commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle. Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. Throughout the month and beyond, Peace of Mind Yoga is encouraging children and families to get up, get out and be active and yoga is an excellent form of activity. We have classes to fit everyone’s needs. From Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga to Chair yoga. Here are the Top Six Reasons to Try Yoga: 1. STRESS RELIEF—Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. By encouraging relaxation, yoga helps to lower the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Related benefits include lowering blood pressure and heart rate, improving digestion and boosting the immune system as well as easing symptoms of conditions such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, asthma and insomnia. 2. PAIN RELIEF—Yoga can ease pain. Studies have demonstrated that practicing yoga asanas (postures), meditation or a combination of the two, reduce pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain, and other chronic conditions. 3. BETTER BREATHING—Yoga teaches people to take slower, deeper breaths. This helps to improve lung function, trigger the
body’s relaxation response and increase the amount of oxygen available to the body. 4. FLEXIBILITY—Yoga helps to improve flexibility and mobility, increasing range of motion and reducing aches and pains. 5. INCREASED STRENGTH—Yoga asanas (postures) use every muscle in the body, helping to increase strength literally from head to toe. 6. IMPROVED CIRCULATION—Yoga helps to improve circulation and, as a result of various poses, more efficiently moves oxygenated blood to the body’s cells. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th. Peace of Mind Gift Certificates make a great gift. They are available at the studio. This month we are pleased to welcome back Debbie Williamson of Wild Abundant Life for a 1-day Yoga Body Bootcamp Certification event on May 17th from 8:00am6:00pm.Train to teach this cross-over class designed to entice fitness buffs to appreciate the benefits of yoga - including faster recovery! No experience necessary. You can register at wildabundantlife. com and click on tour.
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Do Your Joints Crack A Lot? by John Degenhart, DC I was at a public seminar and a woman asked a question to the speaker, “I have arthritis, but all my joints are cracking more often in my ankles, knees, hips; is that due to my arthritis?” the speaker simply said “yes”, and moved on. I approached the woman after the seminar and explained to her that in my 35 years- experience as a chiropractor if her lower back is out of alignment, that imbalance makes one leg shorter than the other. Then as we walk day after day, all the joints will crack more than usual. So although arthritis will cause the joints to stiffen and crack at times more than usual, a back out of place will increase that cracking sound. So she agreed to come to my office the next day. After examining her spine, her left leg was ½” shorter. Now she was 65 years old, 70 pounds overweight, and the cracking increased over the past year. So I told her taking those factors into consideration, let me see you once a week and it would take 1-2 months for 80% of the cracking to subside. I made a
gentle adjustment, her legs became the same length, and now we had to give Mother Nature time for the strained joints to settle down. Sure enough, after 5 weeks as she went up and down stairs she felt the popping in her joints was 75% better. She had better mobility and better stamina to shop in the mall or grocery store. Many of you have arthritis. But don’t blame all your pain on that as if you have no other options. Give chiropractic a chance. The option of getting into proper alignment can make all our daily chores easier to do. If your joints crack, give us a call.
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by Stephen Schleicher, MD Joni Mitchell, the music legend, made news last month when it was revealed that she was suffering from Morgellons disease. Say what? Morgellons disease is a condition experienced by several thousand Americans; sufferers claim that fibers and filaments surface from lesions or reside under their skin. Afflicted persons may also experience chronic fatigue, joint pains and mood changes. The disease has been investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, and the American Academy of Dermatology. Their consensus (as summarized by CBS News): “Morgellons is simply an indication that a person may need to seek treatment for depression, skin-picking disorder, anxiety and even substance abuse”. Regarding substance abuse: I still vividly remember my first patient with this condition, a 38 year old successful business women convinced, as is Joni Mitchell that fibers were sprouting from her body. I subsequently learned from another source that she was a heavy cocaine and meth user. Back then the association with drugs had not been made; today I question all sufferers as to past and present drug use. Professionals are uncertain as to the most effective way to manage Morgellons disease but these people need professional counseling and often antipsychotic medications. To quote Joni Mitchell: “Morgellons is a slow, unpredictable killer -- a terrorist disease: it will blow up one of your organs….. Morgellons is always diagnosed as delusion of parasites, and they send you to a psychiatrist”. I hope psychiatrists and psychologists have better luck treating this condition than myself. No matter how much reassurance, these people still see and/or experience fibers, again quoting Joni Mitchell, “protruding out of skin like mushrooms after a rainstorm”.
Finding The Balance: Caregiving And Work by John Paul Marosy, Heritage Hill Senior Community If you are caring for an elderly loved one and holding down a job, you are not alone. Today, over 30 million – about one-in-five American workers are dealing with the caregiving/work balancing act. Yet, as a society, we still have a way to go toward acceptance of aging – and caregiving - as a natural, normal part of life. Unlike child care, it’s not a common topic around the water cooler at work. Still, an increasing number of employer are helping reduce stress for employed caregivers because it makes good business sense. According to a 2012 study by AARP and Met Life, unrelieved caregiver stress costs U.S. employers of $13 billion in lost productivity. Here are some steps that any employer can take to cost-effectively address caregivers’ top needs. Caregivers’ number one need is time. This includes time flexibility and time off from work and caregiving to refresh and renew oneself. We can’t create more hours in the day or more days in the week, but employers may offer flexible hours and options for telecommuting, i.e., working from home. Also, organizing work using a team approach can give more time
flexibility. Caregivers need timely information about support programs and services. About 25% of large employers offer consultation and referral services – via toll-free numbers and websites that offer in-depth information about services nationwide. And workplace elder care “fairs” can have positive impact. Local health and social service providers set up information tables in busy locations like office building lobbies or employee cafeterias. Paying for care is another top concern. Annual costs of $50,000 or more for in-home or residential care are not uncommon. More employers are offering financial planning help. Caregivers also need to understand the range of government-sponsored programs available for elders. For a free, individualized list of such programs, visit the non-profit National Council on Aging website www.benefitscheckup.org And employed family caregivers need emotional support. A word of encouragement or a disparaging remark by a co-worker or su-
pervisor can make the difference between maintaining balance or reaching the point of burnout. Health education and stress reduction classes offered via an employer’s health plan or health providers can make a difference. Employee assistance programs (EAP’s) offer counseling on family issues – and can be a good first place to call for advice. Caregiving is not a one-person job. Taking an organized, team approach with other family members – and tapping resources at work and in the community – can bring balance to a challenging situation. John Paul Marosy, a nationally-known expert on elder care / work balance and the author of Elder Care: A Six Step Guide to Balancing Work and Family, will present a free seminar on this topic at Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 PM. http:// www.heritagehillsenior.com/
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Cancer Treatment Center At Hazleton Offers Advanced Cancer Treatment Close To Home Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton has served patients in Greater Hazleton and communities throughout Luzerne County for more than 25 years. Accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton provides a personalized approach to patient care and treatment that includes a team of fully certified and licensed medical professionals and some of the most advanced radiation treatments available for cancer. Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton offers patients state-of-the-art technology and advanced radiation treatment services. Physicians are able to treat tumors with greater accuracy using a painless, noninvasive outpatient procedure known as image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). In addition to IGRT, Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton offers external beam radiation therapy (EBRT), 2-D, 3-D conformal therapy and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) along with brachytherapy. Radiation treatments can be particularly effective in the treatment of breast and gynecological cancers in women. Breast cancer is the second
leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. Five main types of cancer affect a woman's reproductive organs: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Breast and gynecological cancers can be treated with surgery, external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy (sometimes in combination with external beam radiation therapy). For women with breast or a gynecological cancer unable to undergo surgery due to other health issues or who are seeking an alternative to surgery, the radiation treatments provided by Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton offer effective options for patients who can’t or prefer not to travel long distances for treatment. “Our center offers cancer patients the benefit of staying local to receive treatment,” said Laura Sitch, site manager of Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton. “We can provide the convenience of advanced care close to home without compromising the quality of care patients receive.” When treating cancer with IGRT, the system technology pinpoints the tumor location with a
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high-resolution, low-dose X-ray beam and automatically tracks patient movement throughout treatment with an infrared optical tracking system. These tracking capabilities allow radiation doses to be delivered with extreme precision, minimizing radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissue, thereby reducing potential side effects. In addition to breast and gynecological cancers, radiation treatments can be beneficial for patients diagnosed with lung cancer or prostate cancer. The most common cancer diagnosis worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, while prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Nearly all skin cancers can be treated effectively if they are found early. Radiation therapy eliminates the need for skin grafting when surgery would result in an extensive defect. While surgery is a standard treatment for early stage lung and breast cancers, patients who have inoperable tumors or are in poor health may require an alternative. For example, lung cancer surgery involves removing all or part of the patient’s affected lung. However, patients in poor general health or suffering from chronic pulmonary disease like emphysema may not be able to undergo surgery. For patients who aren’t surgical candidates, external beam radiation therapy is typically recommended. Patients treated with EBRT at Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton receive daily radiation treatments over a period of six to eight weeks. Treatments are outpatient and usually take about 15 minutes. IMRT, another type of three-dimensional radiation therapy in which beamlets of varying intensity are aimed at a tumor from different angles, allows doctors to customize the radiation fields delivered to individual patients, resulting in improved targeting when compared to conventional radiation. Patients seeking treatment at Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton benefit from an experienced team of specialists, including a board-certified radiation oncologist, a radiation oncology nurse, radiation therapists, medical physicist and dosimetrist, each of whom serves an important role in patient care. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, contact Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton at (570) 459-3460 or visit www. cancertreatmentcenterhazleton.com. Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton offers free, offstreet parking, as well as resources and support for patients and their families.
The Laurels Senior Living Community May 2015 Springtime Fun May is such a magnificent time of year; the beautiful song of the birds, the flowers in bloom, the extra daylight and breathtaking sunsets. May 1st marks our 12th anniversary of those amazing sunsets from our own backyard. The view is absolutely breathtaking. We are looking forward to enjoying many summer nights on the veranda in our garden. Speaking of gardens, our Laurels garden is one of our most favorite spring time activities. We cannot wait to begin planting all the vegetables again. It’s going to be great to enjoy the fruits of our labor. We had such a great time at our annual Family Easter meal and we’re looking forward to our Mother’s Day Tea Social and picnics in the park. Plus, we’re really excited about the outdoor excursions planned for this month. We’re looking forward to all the wonderful things that Spring brings! Spring Fling Dinner Dance Our official kick-off to spring at the Laurels began with our annual Spring Fling Dinner Dance! Spring officially arrived at the Laurels on April 17th and we were in full party mode! After a delicious gourmet meal prepared by our chefs, we spent the next few hours enjoying entertainment by Tonya & Marge, dancing, desserts and cocktails. Residents love getting dressed up and spending a wonderful evening with friends during this annual tradition. Mother’s Day Tea Social Saturday, May 9th, we will be proudly honoring all mothers by having our annual “Mother’s Day Tea Social”. Tables will set up for our residents to display their mothers and families photos for everyone to enjoy. We will indulge in homemade cookies, pastries, scones and petit fours and an array of flavorful teas. We’re all looking forward to this time honored tradition. Activity Corner This month keeps us swinging, moving and entertained by talents of: Greg Palmer, Tonya & Marge, Marty Becker, Cindy Robertson, and Bible Stories with John. Upcoming Events • We will be heading out to lunch at the Beltway Diner and shopping at the Laurel Mall, Church Hill Mall and Wal-Mart. Plus we will be heading to our favorite hot spot, Mohegan Sun to get in on the action! • Tracey’s Academy of Dance—On May 2nd, dancers from Tracey’s Academy of Dance with be performing at the Laurels as they prepare for their recital and competition! We can’t wait to
see all the musical numbers showcasing their amazing talent! Considering a Senior Living Community? Are you or a family member considering a move to a senior living community, but don’t quite know where to begin? If so, you’re not alone. The move to a senior living community is increasingly becoming a family decision for both personal and financial reasons. At The Laurels, we value all of our residents, both individually and collectively. When an individual or couple makes the decision to move to our facility, we understand that this is a major decision for them. In each case, we have created an environment that promotes resident satisfaction and happiness. We want it to be their decision for all of the right reasons. To be sure, you may have many other questions – or you may have already considered the implications of a move
to a senior living community and are ready to make your decision. Our goal is your long-term satisfaction. We believe that The Laurels Senior Living Community offers more in the way of comfort, care and value than any others you may consider and we encourage you to learn all you can beforehand. Have a question? Ask our staff. Or ask any of our residents how satisfied they are living in their new home. We’re always happy to have you as friends and we would love to have you as part of our Laurels family, too. If you would like more information regarding any of our services, please call our office at 570455-7757 or email us at info@laurels-seniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a private tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch. The Laurels Senior Living Community – “Where our Family of Residents Come First!”
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Home Care As An Effective, Safe Alternative For A Growing Number Of Seniors by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Home care is proving to be an effective, safe alternative for more seniors and their families. Instead of receiving care in a nursing home, assisted living or other care facility, seniors receive help with the activities of daily living (ADLs) in the familiar surroundings of their own home, near loved ones. Home care, which is also called in-home care, is commonly provided by family members, often in partnership with professional caregivers who come into the home to give family members a respite or to enable them to work and take care of other responsibilities. Professional caregivers provide family caregivers the peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands when they can not be with them. Home care agencies provide non-medical services, such as companionship care, personal care, light housekeeping and help with the activities of daily living. They often partner with home health care agencies that can provide skilled care, such as nursing, wound care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, pain management and disease education. This
type of care is often needed following a hospital stay. Providers of home care partner with families to schedule the optimal amount of care to meet a senior's specific needs, from just a few hours of care a week to full-time, 24-hour care, assuring the senior's safety and well-being. The amount of service can vary depending on the senior's need for assistance and the availability of family members to provide care. Caregivers can provide assistance with activities of daily living, depending on each individual's capability for self-care. ADLs include such activities as bathing and dressing, eating, talking, using the toilet and moving in and out of a bed or chair. They also help with what are referred to as incidental activities of daily living (IADL). These include such things as light housekeeping and meal preparation, remembering to take medications, shopping and running other errands, transportation, managing money and other factors that impact a senior's ability to continue living independently.
In addition to providing caregivers, some home care providers also offer technology solutions that supplement home care, providing security for seniors at times when family or professional caregivers are not present. These solutions include devices such as an emergency alert system that can summon help with the push of a button when a senior becomes ill or falls at home. Other devices include fall detectors and medication management systems that remind seniors to take their pills. These technology solutions serve as a virtual caregiver when a senior is reluctant to have in-home care. 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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Broad Street As It Was Then— Revisited! Part 8 by Marolyn Pensock This is the end of our walk up and down Hazleton’s Broad Street of my memory lane. When last we met we ended somewhere between Broad and Vine on our way up to Broad and James St. Today, we are passing Jim Baran’s Lehigh Tires and Garage. This business was formerly Schultz’s Tires. There was Walker’s Atlantic Gas Station next to it. Bill Schmeer remembers the gas station as being a Tydol Flying A. station. Maybe it was both at one time or another. A driveway ran from Broad up the hill to Spruce Street. The United States Post Office Station #2 was next. Pollock and Mann Sporting Goods Store where one could buy a fishing pole or a hunting gun and various other goods, came next. The Moose Lodge was on the second floor of one of those buildings and LCN Insurance had a building in that group. Betty Culp, a secretary, lived upstairs. The name, LCN, stood for Lundy, Cusatis and Nensteil until they each opened their own business. Mrs. Jesse Roman was our Girl Scout Troop 19 leader. Our troop met in the American Legion Post 76 building on the third floor. I remember tip toeing down to the basement to use the bowling lanes with my girl friends. Nan Roman, Nancy Meneeley, Irene Moon, Nina Mae Rowe and I think Julie Allen was a member at that time. What fun we had. Afterwards, to start our walk home, we stopped across the street in Roy Johnson’s Drug Store for a candy bar or a soda. Then we would take that short cut beside the gas station up to Spruce Street, continue walking over Spruce Street, up Locust Street, around Vine Street Cemetery down Locust Street to First Street,
up First Street to almost James Street, where we dropped off Nan. Nancy ran a block and a half down the alley behind Nan’s house to her house on Penn Court. That was a fancy name for an alley. Each of us continued up to the side street where we each lived so long ago. Years later, I heard some relatives of my sister-in law, Katherine Burgess, who were in Hazleton for Lottie Maue’s funeral, discussing that same alley. They were noting how in their town, building so narrow a street would not have been allowed because the fire trucks would never be able to make the turns into the alleys. But, I digress. As they say on TV, now back to our story. When Mr. Johnson closed his drugstore, the building became a Jewish Deli. Herb Narrow worked at that deli in those days. Schmeer’s Broadway Market was the second building from the corner of Vine and Broad Streets. He and his wife, Marian, lived upstairs. Fred is the uncle of my old friend, Bill Schmeer. Bill’s dad was in business with Fred until he opened his own market on South Wyoming Street. Wilhelmina (Minnie to her friends) Stritzle lived in the corner building above Belleza’s Speciality Store which sold home furnishings the ground level. Alice Hughes lived next to Minnie. In the same block across the street, looking west from the corner of Vine and Broad Streets was a three story building on the corner. My memory is of an antique business on the corner next to Fred Antolick’s insurance business. Fred passed away much too young. The Electrical Workers Union occupied the second floor, after moving up from the Deak-
os building. Maybe they are still there. Metallo’s Formal Wear business is next. A Christian book and coffee shop business followed along. There was a former Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church. It is still being used as a house of worship to this day, just with a new owner. Next was a beautiful old home which, at one time very long ago, was used as a private kindergarten. I remember it had been put up for sale. I showed that property at one time as a Realtor. It had a beautiful staircase right up to the third floor. The view of the southern portion of Hazleton, from those high windows was stupendous. I felt sad when it was torn down to make way for a parking lot, which never transpired, for the man who purchased it and the American Legion building. Dr. James Corrigan was at #330. Next came the home of William Hill. The homes that followed in the next space were home to the offices of the Doctors Corrigan, Lawrence and Timothy. Mrs. Elizabeth Corrigan lived there, too. George and Betty Currier purchased that building for their home and for rental units. It was sold and torn down long ago. I’m sure there were other families that lived in those home and many other homes and apartments above the businesses over the years. Today there is a beautiful new building housing the FNCB, complete with a time and temperature sign. Wagner Brothers Hardware Store, with a storage building behind it on Mine Street, another family business, was in the next space for many years. When the time came for it to be sold, Ken Temborski, local business man stepped up to purchase this hometown business. It is now know as Humboldt Supply. The newer Salvation Army Citadel building comes next. They moved from the upper corner of Broad and Vine Street, when their former building was torn down. Somehow, I seem to remember a building on the corner. Research tells me that it housed the Cardinal Sportswear Factory building, which made ladies blouses. Did you know that Hazleton was the heart of the Ladies Garment Workers Union with very many union shops? The number 52 comes to mind. They had an office on Broad Street on the second floor near Wyoming Street. That is another story waiting to be written. I worked there in the 1970’s and made many wonderful friends, Tillie Kunetz, Tess Lazur, Doris Marsicano, just to name a few. I digress, back to West Broad and Vine Street. On the north side of the street past those lovely old Victorian houses in their heyday, is Turnbach’s Funeral Home, which is still being carried on by the Turnbach Family to continued on page 60
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Community Calendar May/June/July/August 2015 May 2 Craft/Vendor Fair, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church from 9am to 2pm at Fellowship Hall, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 Fowler Avenue in Berwick. A combination of crafters and vendors of jewelry, handbags, kitchen items, beauty aids, candles, and more. Vendor and Crafter tables available for $25.00, Yard sale spaces on front lawn available for $10.00, Book/DVD Sale inside in Activity Room. Lunch, beverages, and deserts will be available for purchase – served by members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. For more information, call 570-7599988 or email: jdcvac@verizon.net. May 3
day from 9:30am and will finish with a community prayer service at 6pm. Anyone with a prayer request can call the Church at 570218-9612 or submit it through www.victorybiblechurch.org. May 9 3rd annual Celebrate Berwick, Saturday, May 9 from 9am to 5pm. Celebrate spring and the Berwick community with a day of fun and activities. The event will be held along the Rt. 11 corridor from Briar Creek to the downtown. Celebrate Berwick will include sidewalk sales, food and craft vendors, community organizations, rides and activities for the kids, and more. Come and celebrate a wonderful community with great people.
Hometown Craft Show, Sunday, May 3 from 9am to 4pm at the Hometown Farmers Market, Route 54 in Hometown. Indoor/ Outdoor, Rain or shine. Craft vendors, food and much more. For more information, call 570-943-2707.
Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 9 from 8am to 10am at First United Methodist Church Social Hall, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverages. $6.00 for adults; Children 8 & under - $3.00. Eat-in only. SponCommunity Bible Fellowship, 458 West sored by and benefits our Youth Group. For Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & tickets, call 570-874-0792. Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, May 3 from 12 to 2pm or un- May 16 til food runs out. Come enjoy a nice hot meal of haluski, kielbasi, vegetables, desserts, TAG Youth Group Garage & Bake Sale, Satdrinks & much more. Open to the public, urday, May 16 in conjunction with Conyneat in only, please. We also welcome you to gham’s Yard Sale. Church members may attend our worship service every Sunday at “buy” a table to set up their own table. Pro10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10am. Ev- ceeds will benefit the youth’s trip to United ery Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Methodist Youth Conference in Ocean City Study at 7pm. For more information call for next January. Conyngham United Methodist Church is led by Lay Minister, Cberyl 570-436-2061. Trent, and is located at 411 Main Street, Conyngham. You do not have to be a memMay 7 ber of Conyngham UMC to participate. For AFSCME Sub-Chapter 8701 will meet on more information, call 570-788-3960 or Thursday, May 7, at Perkins Restaurant, email conynghamumc@ptd.net. Route 93 in Sugarloaf Township, lunch is at 12noon and meeting at 1pm. Nominations Annual Shenandoah Kielbasi Festival, Saturfor offices and discussion of upcoming picnic day, May 16 from 10am to 5pm. Event features the homemade, non-commercial kielin August. basi-making contest on the blocks of North Hazleton Area National Day of Prayer, Main Street, sponsored by the revitalization Thursday, May 7, at Victory Bible Church group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. Last in Junedale. The Church will be open all
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Bronx Wanders Performance Rescheduled The Greater Hazleton Concert Series will close out its 2014-15 concert season with a group originally scheduled to perform in February. One Part “Oldies”, Two Parts “Rock N’ Roll”… THE BRONX WANDERERS are the ”perfect musical storm”, effortlessly creating the perfect level of synergy between generations and the music, the family and the rockin’ band that pulls it all together. The group was unable to appear in February because of cancelled flights, but will appear at the Hazleton High School Auditorium, 1601 West 23rd Street, on Monday, May 4th. The Bronx Wanderers were first launched 10 years ago basically as a whim. Vinny Adinolfi had already enjoyed plenty of success as a gold-record producer, label executive and publisher. Vinny was prodded by friends and family to put together “a rock n’ roll band” that would feature his 10 and 14-year old sons. The boys were already turning into little music dynamos so Vinny decided to have some fun and to give it a whirl. Almost a decade later, the BRONX WANDERERS have turned into a sensation with performances everywhere from casinos such as the Mohegan Sun to major performing arts centers around the country. Fans marvel at the group’s ability to recapture the original sound of the hits in the BRONX WANDERERS’ repertoire. Thanks to Vinny’s producing expertise and his own musical talent, even songs by the major hitmakers such as Frankie Valli and Paul Anka sound virtually note for note “true” to the studio versions that became such favorites. In addition to its authentic sound, the BRONX WANDERERS have become known for their terrific stage presence and high energy shows. Of course Vinny and the rockin’ band contribute mightily to the energy level; however, “Vinny’s boys” now also have their own original music rock band and they bring that seasoned energy and strong “wow” factor to the Bronx Wanderers’ show. With favorites like “Sher-
ry”, “Runaway”, “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”, “Teenager in Love”, “There’s a Kind of Hush”, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”, “Put Your Head On My Shoulder”, “Looking for an Echo” and even Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”, this show positively dazzles the listener with a non-stop powerhouse of hits right from the word “go” (“Go, Johnny, go, go go!”). With superlative vocals and musicianship, dynamic enthusiasm and a genuine love of the music they perform, The Bronx Wanderers recreate the magic of the era and build an energetic bond with their audience, guaranteeing an evening of toe-tapping, hand-clapping
and dancing in the aisles all night long. Their show tells the stories and plays the music that will take you as close as you can get to having lived the actual experience. The performance will be held at 7:30 PM, Monday May 4th. Tickets for The Bronx Wanderers are on sale now. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. Find more information on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ website at www.hazletonconcertseries.org and on its Facebook page. An exciting video preview of the performance can be seen on-line at http:// vimeo.com/47732558.
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2 teaspoons diced jalapeno pepper (or to taste) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained 2 1/2 cups diced watermelon, divided Salt, to taste Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds cod Chili powder 12-16 corn tortillas 3-4 cups commercial coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 1/2-1 cup commercial salsa Directions: For guacamole, mash avocados to mix of smooth and chunky in medium bowl. Add lime, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic and chilies and mix thoroughly. Add 1 1/2 cups diced watermelon and salt (if desired) and toss. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend. Heat oven to 350∞F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place cod on sheet and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Bake for 12-20 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) or until cooked through. Remove from oven and cut into pieces. Heat tortillas on grill or griddle. Top each with few pieces of fish, 1/4 cup coleslaw mix, heaping spoonful of guacamole, tablespoon of salsa and few pieces of remaining diced watermelon. Servings: 12-16 tacos Watermelon Margarita Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces tequila 3/4 ounce Triple Sec 3/4 ounce Midori 2 ounces sour mix 6 ounces cubed, seeded watermelon 8 ounces ice Directions: Blend all ingredients. Serve in 14-ounce glass. Garnish with lime and watermelon wedge. Servings: 1
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One of the tion. most gifted voIn addition, Eddie calists in polka Skinger was involved with the American Fedmusic, Eddie Skeration of Teachers, The International Associinger, passed away ation of Machinists, and The Pulaski Demoon March 18, cratic Club of New Britain, Connecticut. 2015 at the age In 2001, Eddie was inducted into the Polof 85. Over the ka Music Hall of Fame by the International past 60 plus years, Polka Association. he became an acThe polka music industry will miss this Eddie Skinger complished and great talent. He was not only musically gifted, respected vocalist, musician, arranger and he was also a "down to earth", very nice man. composer. His talent and ability was clearly Fortunately for polka fans everywhere, Eddie This recording features the evident in his music Skinger did great vocals on many recordings. talents of Dennis Polisky, Through the years, And so, true polka fans Jackie Libera, Kenny Yash, Eddie Skinger perwill be able to continue Rich Bernier, Stan Murzyn and formed with and recordto enjoy the talents of Andy Galarneau--all members ed for some of the greatthe man known as "The of the Maestro's Men. The est Polka bands of all Platinum Voice" of pollineup of songs include the time including: Frank ka music. ever-popular "Clarinet Polka", Wojnarowski, Frankie In closing, be sure as well as "Easy Boy" Polka, Yankovic, The Conto tune into my radio "At The Well" Oberek, "Hot necticut Twins, Dick show, "The Polka ConPeppers" Polka, "Just For Pillar, Bud Hundenski, nection" on GEM 104 Fun" Polka and a song called The Polka Country Mu- “Polka Memories” Eddie Skinger joins (1490 AM and 94.5 "All Girl Orchestra", with a vosicians, Happy Louie, Eddie Biegaj for a vocal duet. FM) in Hazleton. We cal by the great Eddie Skinger. Walt Jaworski, Ray party on the radio every To order your copy, you can Henry, Jimmy Sturr, Gene Mendalski and Sunday morning from 10:30 am until 1:00 contact Dennis Polisky at 28 The G-Men, Dennis Polisky and The Mae- pm. Call in with your requests at 570-501Westerly Terrace, Colchester, stro’s Men, Stas Golonka, The King Brothers 9295. CT 06415. The phone contact (from Coaldale), Chet Dragon, Gene WisFinally, The Swingmasters will be back on is (860) 537-3539. You can niewski, Charlie Hyatt, Jas Przasnyski, John stage on Sunday, May 24. The band will be also contact Dennis by his eDemerski, and Joe Toriskie and The Casuals. at the Dupont VFW in Dupont, PA, starting mail: polisky@maestrosmen. Eddie became affectionately known as at 2:00 pm. Come on out. You are sure to com. “The Platinum Voice” of Polkas. His smooth have a great time. style of delivery and mastery of the Polish language earned him many accolades throughout the Polka World. Eddie dedicated himself to the Polka Industry and was considered to be one of polka music's finest vocalists and musicians. Eddie’s credits include numerous recordO ne B anks Avenue, M cAdoo ings on many labels including RCA, Sesac, Dana, Steljo, Windsor, Starr, and Sunshine. Celebrate Mother’s Day in our Palazzo He wrote and arranged music for Ray Henry, Dick Pillar, Dennis Polisky and The Maestro MENU INCLUDES Sunday, May 10th Men, and The Polka Family. Some of his Fresh Salad & Soup Station Serving 11:30am-3:00pm many original compositions include “From Carving Station Me To You Polka,” “Move It Oberek,” “My 21.70* Adults Capriotti’s Favorite Entrees Mother Waltz” and “Who’s There Polka.” 8.95* Children Yummy Dessert Station During his lifetime, Eddie had affiliaChildren under 3—FREE tions with numerous organizations, such as Includes, Coffee, Tea, SODA *Plus 6% sales tax and a 15% Gratuity the American Federation of Musicians, BMI, RESER VATIONS NARAS, Polka Music Clubs United, United REQUIRED Polka Boosters, The United States Polka Asw w w.capriottisinc.com sociation and the International Polka Associa-
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Community Calendar (cont.) May/June/July/August 2015
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year’s event, throughout the day, drew an estimated 7,000 locals and visitors. Find more Basket Auction, Saturday, May 16 from information on about this event on Facebook. 8am to 5pm at Friedens Lutheran Church, 525 Church Street in New Ringgold. Tons Hazleton Garden Club Fresh Herb Sale, Sat- of items including Disney park tickets and urday, May16 from 2 to 4pm outside on the tickets to local events. Kitchen and bake sale Sophia Coxe Estate located on Route 940 in open all day. Multi family yard sale 8am to Drifton. For more information, call 570-926- 3pm. Basket Auction Preview on Thursday, 5427. May 15 from 6 to 8pm. Come and put tickets in for chances to win our wonderful items. Comedy Benefit, Saturday, May 16 from 6 to For more information, call 570-943-2835. 11pm. A benefit for Cystic Fibrosis in memory of Jesse Lishman featuring Comedian Earl Join the Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau David Reed at Pine View Acres, 145 Cham- for its 2nd annual Covered Bridge Bus Tour, berlaine Avenue in Pottsville. Ticket prices are Saturday, May 16 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. $20 at door, $15 advance tickets avail at Sage Have you longed to see many of the nineCoffeehouse & Tea Garden 570-624-7390 or teenth century covered bridges Columbia contact Kathy at 570-516-3591. County has to offer, but didn’t want to travel off the beaten path alone? Hop on the bus M&T Movies at the Majestic, Saturday, at the Visitors Bureau office at 121 Papermill May 16 at 7pm at the Majestic Road, in Bloomsburg to begin a day rich in Theater, 209 North Centre covered bridge history. Leisurely explore and Street in Pottsville. Featake photographs of 13 of the county’s covtured film: Earth to ered bridges. Enjoy a picnic lunch provided Echo. Hosted by by the Visitors Bureau on the twin covered the Pottsville bridges. For more information, visit our webRecreation site at www.itourcolumbiamontour.com or Commiscall 570-784-8279. sion and sponsored May 16 & 17 by M&T The Holy Name of Jesus Parish (formerly
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"As a child growing up in the South, I remember my Mom (Vada Ruth) preparing her delicious Banana Pudding. You know, the one with the Nilla Wafers! Throughout the years, we misplaced the actual recipe but through trial and error this is the version that is the closest in taste to my Moms. It is so deliciously rich that it's almost sinful! Hope you enjoy!"—Larry Collum Southern Style Banana Pudding Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Tablespoon butter 4 egg yolks 1 Box Vanilla Wafers 4-5 Ripe Bananas; not brown just spotted) Meringue Topping: 4 egg whites, room Temperature 5 Tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Line the bottom of a 9 X 9 baking dish with a layer of vanilla wafers. Peel bananas and slice into 3/8 rounds. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent discoloration. Quickly begin to prepare pudding.
Combine the sugar, flour and salt in a bowl . Mix well, and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks well. Over medium heat, add the flour mixture to the egg yolks, alternately, with the milk and vanilla, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil and when mixture begins to thicken, add butter, continuing to stir to prevent scorching. When the mixture reaches pudding consistency, remove from heat. Remove plastic wrap. Place a layer of banana slices in the baking dish on top of the vanilla wafers. Pour 1/2 of the pudding over the wafers and banana slices. Add another layer of vanilla wafers and another layer of bananas. Cover with remaining pudding. For meringue, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they form soft peaks. Add sugar, a tablespoon at a time and cream of tartat. Beat until stiff peaks are formed. Fold the vanilla into the meringue and spread meringue over pudding. Place in a preheated 375 degree oven. Bake until lightly browned. Appx. 10 -15 minutes. Serve warm.
"One of my favorite smells growing up came from when my mother Judy was baking her Banana Nut Bread. It filled the whole house with that sweet scent of bananas and bread. Of course the best part about it was eating it once it was done. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family has!” —Sandy Collum Judy's Banana Nut Bread Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 medium-size ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Vegetable cooking spray
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Light whipped cream cheese spread (optional) Directions: Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together bananas and next 4 ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Gently fold in walnuts. Pour batter into a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degree for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack. Serve with light whipped cream cheese, if desired.
"Growing up this was a family favorite for as long as I can remember. My mom, Judy Collum, would make this often and when she did she would say “Well it’s Hamburger Surprise for supper!” It was one of my all-time favorite meals that my mom made when I was a kid. I loved it! She got the recipe from her mom and I make it for my family, too. It’s easy cooking! Goulash is truly an American classic and goes by many names in every region of this country and there are many variations to this recipe. It is definitely one of my all-time favorite go-to comfort food recipes. I hope you enjoy my mom’s recipe… This Goulash just may become your favorite go-to recipe.” —Patty Collum Judy's Goulash (Hamburger Surprise) Ingredients: 2 Pounds Ground Beef 1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced 1.5 Tablespoons Minced Garlic 2 (15 Ounce) Canned Tomato Sauce 2 (14.5 Ounce) Canned Diced Tomatoes (Spicy) 4 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning Salt & Pepper to Taste 1 Bag Frozen Corn 1 Bag Frozen cut Green Beans
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 (16 Ounce) Box Elbow Macaroni Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water and cook pasta, drain and set aside. In a large frying pan cook the meat over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks into small pieces. Cook until the meat is cooked through and there's no longer any pink. Drain, but do not rinse & return to frying pan. Stir in the onions and garlic. Cook and stir the mixture until the onions are translucent. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt & pepper, corn, and green beans. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir in pasta and cheese until well mixed. Put in a 9 x 13 casserole dish and bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and top begins to brown. Note: I serve with side salad and garlic bread. You will definitely want seconds!
1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon black pepper Glaze: 1 cup ketchup ¾ light brown sugar Directions: Put all ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well. (You will need to use your hands). Place in Loaf Pan. To make glaze, mix about 1 cup ketchup, and at least 3/4 cup light brown sugar together. Spoon over Meatloaf. Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour 15 minutes or until temperature reaches 165.
“This is a recipe that my Mom ..Rose (Petruzzi) Lutsky would make often. She would bake it for every Holiday , Special Occasion, as a special Thank You or simply " Just Because!" I remember conversations with her asking what desserts to make for a special party or event and her famous response would be....."Should I make the Cheese Cake?" I hope this dessert becomes part “I didn't need to ask my family what their of your Recipe Box. I know my Mom would like favorite dish is that I make. Without a doubt that. Happy Eating!” —Bev Collum it's my Meatloaf! When I'm going to make it Rose's Cherry Cheese Cake Recipe I'm instructed to prepare at least 4-5 loafs!!!! FYI.. The ingredients listed are approximate Ingredients: use your better judgement . Also, depending Crust: on your loaf pans you may need to use two 2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs instead of one. It's a delicious comfort food. I ½ cup margarine or butter (melted) usually serve mine with Mashed Potatoes and 2 tbs. sugar Filling: a hot green vegetable.” —Bev Collum (4) 8oz. Philadelphia cream cheese; softened 1 ½ cups sugar Bev's Famous Meatloaf 6 eggs Ingredients: (2) 16 oz. containers sour cream Meatloaf: 2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Meat (I use 90% Directions: because of the fat from the Sausage) Grease spring form pan. Toss together in a 3/4 Pound Hot Italian Sausage (out of casing) bowl and press in spring form pan on bottom & 1/2 cup chopped onions up sides about 2”. Place on cookie sheet. 3/4 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs Beat softened cream cheese and 1 ½ cups sugar. (give or take) Add eggs one at a time blending after each. 2 eggs (lightly beaten) Add sour cream, vanilla. Mix lightly. 1/4 cup grated Romano Cheese Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Turn oven off. 1/4 cup Italian Flat Leaf Parsley (Chopped) Leave in oven for 4 hours. DON’T OPEN 1 teaspoon crushed garlic DOOR. Top with cherry pie filling. 1 teaspoon oregano
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After A Long Winter, Patch Town Days Is A Welcome Embrace Of Summer by Kristen Bogash, Eckley Miners’ Village Museum Volunteer The wrath of Jack Frost was felt at Eckley Miners’ Village this winter affecting operations and activities like no other season since the museum opened in the 1970s. With the end of winter came the light at the end of the tunnel. The changing seasons brought about springtime warmth, allowing the museum and village to return to normal, welcoming visitors and gearing up for the impending season of summer events. Eckley Miners’ Village will be kicking off its summer festivities with its annual Patch Town Days on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A celebration of mining and cultural heritage, this event is a community celebration of northeastern Pennsylvania patch town life and the ethnic roots of the greater part of people whose relatives settled the hard coal region. With more than 160 years of anthracite mining history of its own, Eckley creates the perfect backdrop for Patch Town Days each year. This year’s musical entertainment includes daily regional music performances by Dave Matsinko and accordion waltzes, polkas and obereks by Henry Taminini. On Saturday, there will be performances by the Irish Lads and songs of Irish heritage and history by The Troubles. On Sunday, the Emerald Isle Step Dancers will awaken the dancing spirit of historical Irish roots through traditional performances, and there will be old time fiddle performances by Paul Riffon and strolling performances by Americana duo the Juggernaut String Band. Also on Sunday, Queen Victoria’s Court will be presenting a fashion show of ex-
quisite Edwardian era attire, followed by afternoon tea in the Sharpe House. Patch Town Days 2015 will also feature the grand opening of Eckley Miners’ Village Museum’s new Company Store exhibit. The store’s artifact furnishings and exhibit materials, made possible thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, will depict a typical coal company store from the early 20th century. Eckley’s 2015 calendar of events continues with 1940s Weekend and Swing Dance (July 25 and 26); Living History and Civil War Weekend (Aug. 15 and 16); and Fall Festival (Oct. 3). Other events to mark your calendars for include Eckley’s October Halloween Lantern Tours and Christmas festivities. Event Admission: $10 Adults (13-64), $9 Seniors (65+), $6 Children (6-12). For more information on any of Eckley’s events or regular operating hours, call the museum at 570-636-2070 or visit us online at www.eckleyminersvillage.com or www.facebook.com/ eckleyminersvillage. Eckley Miners’ Village Museum is located three miles south of Freeland, Pa. on Highland Road, off Route 940. Find us on
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27th Annual Farm Animal Frolic At Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm On May 16 & 17 And May 23 & 24, 2015 Stroudsburg (PA) – Quiet Valley’s 27th annual Farm Animal Frolic is May 16 & 17 and May 23 & 24, Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm, Sundays 12 noon to 4 pm. Spring is finally here and that means baby farm animals are being born at Quiet Valley and they are just as cute as can be! The farm has so far been blessed with the birth of nine piglets, several lambs and an adorable batch of bunnies with more births to come. Chicks have arrived and more will be hatched in incubators during Frolic so visitors can watch this special sight. There will be a new calf for the children to meet and guests of all ages will be amused by the ducklings as they scoot down their slide into the water. All the mommies of the babies will be on hand as well, keeping a close watch on their young, so folks will get to meet them, too, and learn something about their role on the farm. Our Clydesdale draft horses, Gunther and Wilhelm, will take you on a wagon ride out to the ice harvest pond and back. Make sure to say “Howdy” to Janie, our mule, who doesn’t get to pull the wagon and sometimes feels left out. In addition to the farm animals there are plenty of other fun activities. Each afternoon there is a special children's show where youngsters can enjoy puppet shows or storytelling. There are opportunities to play old fashion games, jump in the hay or try their hand at the Fish Pond. Our focus area for 2015 is the “Sheep Shed” where folks can learn some
sheep lore, card wool, watch spinning or felting, try weaving, play sheep related games and make a craft using wool. Kathy Uhler, from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, will present a show on local wildlife on Saturday, May 16 at 11:30 and 1:30. There will be Sheep Shearing on Saturday, May 23 throughout most of the day. The school marm will offer presentations in the One Room Schoolhouse on both Sundays. The outdoor brick bake oven will be in operation during the event making home- made bread, hot pretzels and cookies. There is nothing more lovable than baby animals, and adults, as well as children will get a kick out of a visit to Farm Animal Frolic. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about farms, farm animals and to spend a day in the beautiful outdoors. Admission is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for ages 3 thru 12. Children under 3 years of age are free. Pony Rides and Horse-drawn Wagon Rides are an additional charge and are weather permitting. Refreshments are available. No Smoking or Pets. Frolic is held Rain or Shine. The schedule and prices are subject to change. All funds raised go to support the mission of the non-profit farm museum.
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. At Quiet Valley history comes to life on our 19th century farmstead. Period-dressed guides reenact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farm family who lived at the site from the late1760s to 1913. Quiet Valley is open in 2015 to the general public Saturday June 20 - Monday September 7. Also, on additional spring and fall Saturdays. The farm also hosts a number of special events throughout the year. School and group tours are by reservation. For more information on the museum call (570) 992 – 6161 or visit www.quietvalley.org.
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Jim Thorpe Birthday Celebration May 16 & 17, 2015 Sponsored by The Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency & Carbon County Chamber The Jim Thorpe Area Council will be sponsoring their 20th annual Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th. This event is in honor of James Francis Thorpe, a Native American and “Athlete of the 20th Century”. The festivities start off on Saturday, May 16th at 10:30 am with a Native American Tribute at the Jim Thorpe Mausoleum along with Don Wild Eagle, John Thorpe (Grandson), Ernie La Pointe (Sitting Bulls Great Grandson), (Carlisle Guests and Native Americans). At 11am, Our Olympian Cross Country and Track Teams will carry the lighted torch from the monument to the Jim Thorpe High School Stadium to light the Olympic Torch for the Special Olympic Track and Field Competition and then down 903 to the Heights, down Opera House Hill and then down Broadway to Josiah White Park for the lighting of our Olympic Torch. The Varsity Cheerleaders will stretch a ribbon across Broadway in front of the County of Carbon Court House prior to the arrival of the runners. Medals will be awarded to the team and coach and the resolution that Rep. Doyle Heffley had the Pennsylvania House pass declaring that May 16, 2015 has been named “James Francis Thorpe Day” in the Commonwealth will be read. Town dignitaries will also be invited to honor this occasion with their presence. A Large Birthday Cake will be presented, cut and pieces sold as part of the festivities for the weekend. Mauch Chunk Opera House – Bach & Handel Chorale will be presenting “A Night Out – Dixieland Style”. The Olympian Auction is on Saturday And Sunday at Josiah White Park. Donated items being accepted and may be dropped off at Nature’s Trail, 5 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Attractions, Shops and Restaurants will be open all weekend for your enjoyment. Many great craft vendors and lots of good food will be available all weekend, too. For more information contact Anne Marie Fitzpatrick/ event coordinator at 570-325-9281, amnt1@ ptd.net or www.JimThorpe.org. Additional features in Josiah White Park
and Dimmick Library are: • Earth Lore & Dance by Don Wild Eagle & Family – Saturday & Sunday • Medicine Horse Drum Group – Saturday & Sunday • Brad & Luke Duo – Saturday and Sunday • Buster the Clown for the children – Saturday and Sunday • The Jim Thorpe Cheerleaders performance – Saturday only • The Faculty Brass Strolling through town – Saturday & Sunday • Terry Strongheart – Saturday and Sunday
(Dimmick Library and Gazebo) • John Lyons & Tony T – Saturday and Sunday (Dimmick Library) • Train Rides – Sat. & Sun. 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Jim Thorpe High School Stadium: • Special Olympic Track & Field Competition Saturday Only Special guests: • John Thorpe – (Jim Thorpe’s grandson) • Ernie & Sonja Lapointe (great grandson of sit-
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Saturday, May 16, 2015 • 10:30am—Native American Ceremony – Jim Thorpe Mausoleum • 11am—Carrying of the Olympic Torch by Olympian Cross Country & Track Teams from the Monument to High School stadium to light the Special Olympics Torch then on to Josiah White Park • 11-11:45am Jim Thorpe Cheerleaders performance (Josiah White Park) • 11:45am—Varsity Cheerleaders stretch ribbon across Broadway in front of Court House for the runners. • 12-12:30pm Awarding of medals to cross country & track teams and reading of the Resolution by Rep. Heffley, introduction of special visitors and presentation of the Birthday Cake (Josiah White Park) • 12:30-1:30pm Brad & Luke Duo (Josiah White Park) • 1:30-3:30pm—Don Wild Eagle & Fam. With Medicine Horse Drum (Josiah White Park) • 1-3pm—Faculty Brass (Strolling Through Town) • 1:30-2:30pm—Terry Strongheart (Dimmick Library) • 2:30-3:30 John Lyons (Dimmick Library) • 3:30-4:30pm Brad & Luke Duo (Josiah White Park) • 4:30-5pm—Closing Ceremony Medicine
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The Everhart Museum in Scranton is featuring Baseball Dreams: They Played the Game, now through October 12 in Gallery 13. The exhibit showcases the history baseball in NEPA. It features historical images and artifacts as well as contemporary works by local artist William Chickillo. The exhibits celebrate the players, managers and umpires who were and are part of professional baseball. Everhart executive director Cara Sutherland curated the exhibit with museum preparator Mike Wisneski. Ms. Sutherland said the idea for it came the day Mr. Chickillo showed her some collages he had done with a baseball theme. “The outcove space has a summary history of baseball to bring people up to speed by giving them the context, not just of the general history of baseball, but baseball in this region,” Sutherland said. “ … It’s a combination of historic photographs – new printing of historic images, many of which are from the Library of Congress – and some artifacts that are on loan from Keystone College and other lenders.” Among those featured is the areas six Hall of Famers: Factoryville’s Christy Mathewson, Shamokin’s Stanley Coveleski, Pittston’s Bucky Harris, Plains Township’s Ed Walsh, Olyphant’s Nestor Chylak Jr and Hugh Jennings, also from Pittston, The exhibit also recognizes “Honest” Eddie Murphy and Jean Marlowe, among others. Murphy, from Dunmore, received his nickname as one of the 1919 Chicago White Sox who was not implicated for fixing the World Series. Scranton’s Marlowe, born Jean Malonoski, was one of the stars of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and is one of the AAGPBL players recognized in the Women in Baseball exhibit in Cooperstown. The display includes a glove from Abington Heights graduate Cory Spangenberg, who made his Major League debut in 2014. The history of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRid-
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ers is noted along with teams that came before the RailRiders. Artificial turf from Lackawanna County Stadium is included. Other artifacts will include a glass bat made in 1913 at Dorflinger Glass Factory in White Mills The Everhart is partnering with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders for the exhibit and will host five meet-and-greets with RailRiders players in the coming months. . Players from the team will conduct meet-and-greet events on Saturday mornings, tentatively set for April 25, May 23, June 27, Aug. 1 and Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Everhart Musuem The Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science and Art was founded in 1908 by Dr. Isaiah Fawkes Everhart. Dr. Everhart was a Scranton physician and businessman with a keen interest in natural history. After military service in the Civil War, Dr. Everhart conceived the idea of assembling a comprehensive collection of Pennsylvania’s native birds and animals. A skilled taxidermist, he started a collection of mounted specimens which soon expanded into one of the finest and largest collections in the United States. Dr. Everhart wrote a will in 1905 that specified that funds from his estate should be used to construct the “Dr. I.F. Everhart general museum to be built in Nay Aug Park in the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania,” and that additional funds were to be used for an endowment to support the institution. Three years after his will was prepared, Dr. Everhart continued to collect specimens, and as his collections grew he recognized the need to build the museum during his lifetime. In 1907 he publicly an-
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nounced that he would provide funds and guidance for the creation of a Museum “for the young and old of this generation and for all of those who follow after…for their pleasure and education.” Construction soon began and the original building of the Everhart Museum was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 30, 1908. At that time, the Museum’s collections primarily consisted of Dr. Everhart’s ornithological specimens. In 1908, Dr. Everhart established an endowment fund in investment bonds in order to provide perpetual care for his Museum. The museum is located at 1901 Mulberry St. Scranton, PA. Admission: Adults, $7; seniors and students, $5; children 6 to 12, $3; children under 5 and members, free. 570-3467186; ever hart-museum.org William Chickillo Painter William Chickillo received his BFA and MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. His work can be found among prominent corporate collections such as Sanofi Pasteur, British Airways, Metropolitan Life, and Cooperstown National Baseball Hall of Fame. He has exhibited and received awards from the National Academy of Design, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Allentown Art Museum and the Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania to name a few. Chickillo is an artist in the Arts of Education Program of the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, and an adjunct faculty member at Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus. The SKYLAKE GALLERY and the studio of Chickillo occupy the former Fleetville United Methodist Church which was established in 1896. They have received a 2000 Scranton
Chamber of Commerce Pride and Progress award in the Interior Design category, a 2002 Countryside Conservancy Stewardship award, and Best of Skylake Gallery the Abingtons. • Phone: 570-945-7000 • Hours: Weekends: 1:00-5:00, and by appointment Address: PO Box 205, Route 407, Fleetville PA 18420 • Directions: I-81 to Exit 202, left on 107W 3 1/2 miles, left on 407S 1/4 mile Where to Find Them in 2015 NEPA will be well represented in the professional ranks in 2015. Cory Spangenberg from Clark Summit received a late season call up from the San Diego Padres in 2014 and made the team out of Spring Training in 2015. Spangenberg will be used as super utility player for the Padres. He can be followed on twitter @spang19. Russ Canzler returns to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in 2015. Matt Wotherspoon of Mountain Top starts his second season in New York Yankees system with the Tampa Yankees of the Florida State League. He can be followed Russ Canzler @mspoon11. Ray Black of Plains Township was placed on the San Francisco Giants 40 man roster this past winter after reaching 101 mph in the minors. His career has been delayed by injury and has start the 2015 season in extended spring training. Chris Sweeney of Mountain Top is starting his second season with Evansville Otters of the Frontier League. Sweeney can be followed @ csween2315. The Otters have developed a pipeline into NEPA, in 2015 they feature for other players from Chris Sweeney the area: Steve Sulcoski of Hanover Township, Brandon Shimo of Jermyn, Pat Kregeloh of Effort and Kurt Wertz of South Williamsport. In the next issue of Hard Coal we continue the annual summer tradition of touring ballparks and their unique offerings. Until then keep writing to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com and on twitter hardcoalbasebal.
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Prep Your Devices For Travel (Family Features) The busiest travel weekend of the year is just around the corner and a smart traveler knows that before you hit the road here in the U.S. or head overseas, you do some planning and prep. Wardrobe, medications, itinerary - but what about your phone? Have you made sure you're maximizing your phone's usefulness and minimizing your costs? These travel prep tips will help you get the most out of your phone and help you save money. Get the Right Gear • Smartphone? Tablet? Both? - Depending on the length of your trip, consider whether you need to bring all your devices, or just a few. Today's smartphones are mini-computers with access to maps, powerful mini-cameras and tons of entertainment apps. If you want to travel light, consider leaving the camera and tablet at home and invest in upgrading to a larger screened smartphone. • Chargers - For overseas travel, invest in an extra charger with an international plug for the region where you are traveling or look for adapters that will let you charge in multiple countries. You may want to look for one with a surge protector built in. Other options are wireless charging pads or USB battery packs. Check out T-Mobile.com for the best travel accessories for your device. Check Your Data Plan You'll probably use a lot more data than usual when you're traveling. Make sure you have the
right data plan to cover those map downloads and Facebook photo posts. Internationally, calling and texting back home can be expensive and can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars a day or more. To call and text while traveling, you have a few options: • Check your plan: Call your network provider and find out what you already pay for and if you need to do anything to beef up your data. If you have a Simple Choice plan from T-Mobile, international data and texting is already included in your plan at no additional cost in 120 countries. • Turn Off Data Roaming - If you're not with T-Mobile, avoid hefty fees by turning off data roaming on your phone under "settings". It will save you money, but severely limits your communication options. • Use Wi-Fi - Whether traveling in the U.S. or abroad, Wi-Fi is pretty much everywhere in the world and many of today's new smartphones are equipped with Wi-Fi Calling capabilities. In the U.S., you can use Wi-Fi at coffee shops, hotels and even campsites. When traveling abroad, use local Wi-Fi to make unlimited, free calls back to the States from virtually anywhere. You can also boost your Wi-Fi coverage at home with a T-Mobile Personal CellSpot to make sure you get full-bar coverage. Stock up On Apps As always, make sure your phone is loaded up with the right apps for the best connection everywhere you go. • Free Wi-Fi Finder - You'll never be without the proper connection with this useful app, which scans your current location for Wi-Fi hotspots nearby. • GoGo Talk and Text - Stay in touch in flight! GoGo is offering free, unlimited texting and visual voicemail access on all U.S.-based airline flights exclusively to T-Mobile customers. • HopStop - Get all your public transportation options at your fingertips. You'll find information on metros and buses, biking and walking directions, and maps to help you get around. To get more smart ways to use your smartphone while on the go, visit www.t-mobile.com.
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Ask Virginia Jane by Virginia Jane Benyo Greetings! It is I, Virginia Jane, golden retriever and hostess extraordinaire at Kathleen’s Collectibles. I have lots to tell you today so read on!
Some of them still visit me at Kathleen’s Collectibles. I celebrate by getting a special treat from my owner. It’s the least she can do. Frankly, I am deserving of so much more!
Dear Virginia Jane, You mentioned in last month’s column that Dear Virginia Jane, Anything new at Kathleen’s Collectibles this you are trending. You seem pretty excited about month? it. What does that mean? My owner is excited about World Fair Trade Day on May 9. She’s having a bogo sale on Fair Trade items. First of all, what is a bogo? Did someone just make it up? It sounds like a dog named Bo is being told to Go. But go where? When? Why? And why would a dog named Bo care about Fair Trade anyway? But Dear Virginia Jane, We haven’t seen your column for awhile. you should care and hurry to buy lots of stuff. But please all come at once so I only have to What have you been doing? answer the door one time. Well, I have been very busy. My owner Happy Mothers’ Day to Us, started a new section of Kathleen’s CollectVirginia Jane ibles called “Linda’s Classy Closet”. That part has lots of nice clothes and shoes and handbags and all that girly stuff. We are so busy I have not been able to find a free second to write to you. But now I have made it a priority (after napping, of course). Trending? It means that right now – yes, right at this very minute – I am exceedingly popular. I wonder if I’m more popular than ever. It’s hard to tell but since I’ve never trended before I find it exciting.
Dear Virginia Jane, Why do you think you are so popular? Well, that’s hard to say. Dogs, of course, are more popular than any other animal (specially cats!) so that gives me a head start. I think the fact that I am willing to share the secrets of dogs with you is what makes me so popular. Plus, I do a great job.
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Brandon's Forever Home is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization created to raise awareness about children in foster care and their need for permanent loving homes. Every dollar donated is tax deductible. All funds that are raised stay here in the area and are directed toward Brandon’s Forever Home children. Currently all individuals involved donate their time. The Purpose of Brandon’s House Located at the corner of South Church and Fern streets in Hazleton, across the street from Columbus Park, sits our new home, a two-story Georgian-style home with a wrap-around porch. We now have a place in Luzerne County where children, who were removed from their homes and families for their safety and well-being, can visit and know that someone cares about them. They will be able to learn some life skills here and feel “at home”. It is not intended as a place to sleep. These children will be provided a “Brandon’s All Access Pass”, a VIP Pass that allows them to come visit, shop for free- clothes, toys etc. There is a teen room for boys, one for girls, a toddler room, all decorated accordingly. It allows for hair appointments (something Brittany did not experience), golf, horseback, vocal and dance lessons. It will permit them into special events free of charge-Harlem Globetrotters, Concerts, and Wrestling Events. All this, to help make a difficult, heart-wrenching time in their lives a little easier to deal with while in foster care. Why a home? Foster children are used to sterile, cold, clinical surroundings, shuffled from strange home to strange home. We want them to experience a home that never changes and is a joy to come to- people who welcome them –Always! I want all of “Our Children” to have the experience of receiving the best of the best, and in turn, changing society’s image of children who are in foster care! Our Accomplishments in 2014 We are proud of our many accomplishments last year. Here are a few: • We raised enough money to secure a mortgage on Brandon’s Forever Home. • We stopped the practice of garbage bags being used on the over 400 children annually entering foster care in Luzerne County. • We testified before the House Committee on
Children and Youth • We spoke to raise awareness at the Hazleton One Community Center, the Lion’s Club, the Rotary Club and many others. Today starts another day! They are provided the grandest of homes, the best of the best- no more broken bikes, no more garbage bags, no more hand-me-downs, no more residential placements just because there are not enough foster homes, no more sending children to facilities in lock-down outside of Luzerne County and forgetting they are there. No more! They are all “our “children- let’s begin to treat them as such! How Can You Help? We continue to need and will recruit good, loving families who are willing to do emergency placements, foster care and foster-to-adoption! We look at our son and think in a minute how he could have gone to someone else, stayed in an abusive home, neglected, abused, abandonedWhat would his life be like? What would our lives be like without him?! With your help we can accomplish great things for children who had no choice but to be born into their circumstances; we can greatly change their trajectory just by seeing them among us! At times we receive questions like “Why do they do what they do?”, “Why do they care so much?” - If you ever run into someone who asks you that question, please do us a favor. Please show them this article and then tell them to call us. No ulterior motives, no profit gained, no egos involved at BFH, just a loving family whose son could have been in a system that really just sometimes treats children less than what they are worth. Help us by making changes-every single day-to change a system that, at times, forgets why they were created in the first place-to help children in need! Forget about finances, forget about the bureaucracy, and look at each childone by one and say what can we do together to give them the life they so deserve! They are perfection; I was the one that was imperfect for not seeing them as such! Please continue to sup-
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port BFH whether financially, through services, donations of items for children, or sponsorships for children to see events in our community. We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit foundation and every dollar donated is tax deductible. As I began this story, my father always said life is a journey, I am happy to have gone through the journey. If I wasn’t on this path I never would have found my son, found my life again, saw the joy in the little accomplishments-bringing joy to the children who have been abandoned through no fault of their own. I wrote to Mother Teresa’s order and told them of the miracle she played in my life. They requested Michael Jr.’s picture! They also sent blessed medals that were placed on her grave. I am blessed. Thank you Daddy for always teaching me to enjoy the journey. We are helping children in need-together! Thank you for joining TEAM BFH and helping us help children in need!
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period. Likewise, Baltimore album quilts showed an abundance of plants and flowers when the art form peaked in popularity from 1846 to 1852. Some album quilts with embroidered flowers have sold for $40,000 to $50,000. In the 17th Impressionist flower vase painting Century, Dutch still life paintings of flower, particularly tulips, were all the rage. The realistic method of painting flowers was important to artists of the period. The artists, so intrigued by the forms of the flowers, that they showed little regard for the season in which a particular flower grew. In these paintings, tulips would be depicted in a Delft vase along with carnations, iris, hibiscus, zinnias, dahlias, and roses even if the various flowers bloomed at different times of the year. The preeminent female Dutch baroque artist of this brand of still life painting, Rachel Ruysch, painted an oil composition of Honeysuckle and Other Flowers in a Blue Glass Vase that sold for $690,600 at auction. The color of particular flowers offer special meaning when found in flower gardens. For instance, lilies, white in color, are associated with the Virgin Mary, purity, and chastity. They are the flower of choice at Easter Sunday and on the feast day of the Virgin Mary. Deep orange, dark red, and gold chrysanthemums were brought from China to Marseilles,
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Hazleton UNICO Exemplifies Traditional Italian Family Values In Its Bell’ Italia Festival by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO Treasurer Growing up in an Italian household was an experience chocked full of traditions. One of my favorites was how we spent out Sundays. No one needed an alarm clock to wake up because the aroma of Nana’s spaghetti sauce (or what some called “gravy”) simmering on the stove permeated the walls and hallways of our house. Coming home from church, we would find my uncles already there to sample Nana’s first batch of fried meatballs hot off the stove. They were the official taste testers of her wonderful meatballs that always tasted the same although there was no recipe to follow. It was a “hand-
ful” of this and a “pinch” of that, yet you would know her meatballs anywhere and they tasted like no one else could ever make them. Dinner was always 12:00 and “the family” was all welcome. Usually that meant Nana, my Aunt Gerry’s four , Uncle Frankie’s four, Uncle Josie’s six (who often made the two hour trek to see everyone even though they lived that far away), our four, and then assorted cousins who often showed up as well because “Nana was cooking Sunday dinner” and somehow, just like the “loaves and fishes”, there was always enough. The afternoon was filled with conversation
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and laughter. The words never stopped, with everyone catching up on the events of the week - but if you had talked to Nana during the week, you already heard the news; because Nana made sure she kept in touch with her loved ones and would share what was going on with the family faster than could be done by telegraph. Sometimes “the brothers and sisters”, as Nana called them, would talk Nana into letting them cook at their houses to “give Nana a break”, which she never really wanted or needed, but she would give in. If at Uncle Frank’s, he would often pull out his guitar or accordion. Those were some of my favorite Sundays, as we harmonized all the “old songs” that Nana loved. Or he would have the projector set up so we could together enjoy memories by looking at old family slides. Get-togethers like this were not just common to my family but were a staple in most Italian families dating back to our ancestors in Italy before they came to America on “The Boat”. Food, family, and entertainment are steeped into Italian family traditions. Therefore, it is not surprising that eight years ago, members of UNICO decided to begin a new tradition of a way to bring families together to share food, entertainment, and fun. That is how the Hazleton UNICO Bell’ Italia Festival came into being. Each year the Festival has grown with more and more food vendors, different types of entertainment, and even amusements and rides for the children. For several years, UNICO packed all this into one day, but a few years ago it was decided to expand the Festival into a two day event so there is even more time to spend with friends and family surrounded with what makes people happy – food, fun, and entertainment! We hope you will plan to join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th at the 8th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival which will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. each day at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazle Township, PA. We are adding a SpaghettiEating Contest to our famous “Best Meatball” Contest, and we are striving to make our very successful 50+ tricky tray area even bigger this year! If crafters are your thing, remember to visit our crafters area and buy a little remembrance of your day at the 8th Annual Hazleton UNICO Bell’ Italia Festival. Maybe you will decide to make spending the weekend at the festival your OWN family tradition!
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Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation & Education Center by Karen Esak Who was this woman who was called “The Angel of the Anthracite?” I learned that this woman who was accomplished (as a linguist, a musician, in literature and art, and a fine equestrian), was born (1841) into wealth and high society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and, became the person who not only brought charity and succor to the miners of NEPA and their families, but in many cases saved their lives from starvation and neglect. Being from Pennsylvania, but not from this immediate area, I began to research the who, what, where and when of Sophia Georgiana Coxe. What I discovered was amazing and that her estate was still intact, but its future was uncertain. So....Bryan Dunnigan and I submitted a proposal to the two Boards that controlled the estate and described the vision of what The Foundation wanted to accomplish. The Foundation’s vision is to preserve the estate which consists of the Victorian home and 13 acres; promote the life work of Sophia, the influence of Eckley Coxe on the mining industry,
the mining heritage of NEPA and to establish an Education Center with a regularly scheduled curriculum. The Education Center will provide classes in the traditional trade skills and the arts; such as, painting, music, engraving, chair caning, blacksmithing, timber framing, etc. The Foundation, established in May 2014, has been hard at work - cleaning, repairing, and painting inside the house and clearing all the brush and dead trees around the estate. An area has been established for Mason Bees which are highly effective for pollination with low maintenance requirements. The Coxe home has been open for educational lectures, events and tours. The future looks bright as the response from the public has been outstanding. Over the next few months, we will provide the readers with the history of the family and the ongoing efforts of The Foundation. Look for the development of a community garden using organic principles; an acre for the propagation of the Monarch Butterfly and putting the estate on the Monarch Butterfly Watch; and a program for replanting the blight resistant American Chestnut trees
through the American Chestnut Foundation. The outside of the house is in need of repair and repainting. The greenhouse needs wood replacement, repair to the foundation and glass replaced (some of the original glass is still usable). The outdoor oven will have to be restored. The Eagle Scouts will take on repair to the gardener shed and rebuild a small foot bridge. The Foundation will have to raise the funds for these improvements. In the coming months, we will provide the history of the Coxes, along with our events and class schedules. Our hope is that the public interest will continue. If you are interested in assisting in this effort, please go to www.sophiacoxefoundation.com and donate, become an associate, or, participate in our events and classes. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events.
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Mounting Behavior In Dogs by Jeanie Donahue at The Pet Care Clinic by Dalice People often think the only reason for dogs to hump is sexual gratification. This is far from the truth. This behavior can be caused by many reasons, such as dominance. This can occur in both females and males. Dogs may do this for attention or just because they like how it feels. Obsessive mounting of objects such as toys, pillows, furniture or even the air may be a sign of extreme stress, insecurity, anxiety, or irritation in the genital area. Puppies that do this are naturally learning about the pecking order or pack rank and submissive/dominant roles. It has nothing to do with sexuality. • If your dog's mounting is obsessive, the number one thing to do is to schedule a visit with your vet to make sure there is not a medical issue that requires treatment. • After medical conditions have been eliminated, make sure your dog is neutered or spayed. High levels of testosterone and other hormones can result in higher levels of aggression and a stronger urge for dominance. Dogs that are not spayed or neutered tend to exhibit mounting behavior more often. Fixing your dog can reduce this behavior by about 60%. • Distraction usually works well, if done correctly. Don't try to distract your companion by offering a treat or a toy. If you do that, your dog will associate the behavior with positive reinforcement. In other words, it will be encouraged to mount more. Instead, change your dog's focus. Distract your dog in mid-hump with a sit command, a walk or a training session. This is an instinctual response. Change your dog's focus and he'll stop the behavior.
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this day. The Hazleton Casket Company followed. Do you remember or remember hearing that caskets were all made from wood in the olden days? For many years, Attorney James Schneider has had his Law office and his Abstract business, in one of the buildings near the corner of James and Broad Streets. There are apartments above. Grandpa Eidam’s sister, Minnie Totten, lived in one of them for a while after she was widowed. On the corner, has been the AA Auto Store, for many years. Across the street is the Krapf and Hughes Funeral Home. The Marvin G. Krapf and Kenneth W Hughes families lived above the funeral parlors in the early days. Today, Ron Kutchmarick carries on the business using that same beautiful Victorian home as
his Hazleton chapel. Mrs. Rachel Bayless, her daughter, Dorothy, HHS teacher, son, Kenneth, of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker and Cohn Law firm and son, Robert, lived in the next property. Mrs. Bayless was Aunt Rachel to my grandfather. There was a Welsh connection there. Her sister, Eva and Eva’s husband, Lewis Hall lived in the rear in a two apartment building. This had been built over garages which faced Mine Street. Back in the 1950’s
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my mother, Carolyn and her husband Fred Sauer, moved in there with my brother, Freddie. So, you can say I knew this area quite well. In front of the rear building is an apartment building which was always fully rented and kept in quite good shape. Some of the tenants whom I can remember were: Harry and Violet Schugart, Tom Rohrbach and his father, Marian Gates, Ella Burgess, Harvey Walch, Louis Fitzello and Esther Gross. There are so many more people who lived on Broad Street. I can not mention all of them. John J. Pusti’s Funeral Home was up at the next corner, Linden St. Up where the West End Shopping Center is now, was Retenellers Market which sold groceries, fruits and produce. They also had a luncheonette. Then there was in that section, Sammy’s Poultry Market. I think he was Myra Wolfe’s Dad, if I remember rightly. We had Acme Market, Master Cleaner’s, Reidler’s Knitting Mill, now Bill Parise’s Builder’s Direct, Hazleton Used Car Exchange, now Arias Food Market, Taub Motors Co. Used Car Lot across the street from Taub Motor Company. Johnson’s Sunoco Station, I Janov Shirt Co. a factory, later IRS, Wright Motors Used Car lot and Eidam Bros. Used Car Lot and lastly, Eidam Brothers Gas Station. That west end of Broad Street was a very busy place. Now it is still a busy place with gas stations and restaurants and the Giant Carpet & Flooring Company. It could be called the gateway to the Humboldt Industrial Park. As we traveled up and down the Broad Street of the 20th century, east to west, we have discovered that Hazleton grew because of all of the people living, working, shopping and worshipping together. See you next month. Keep well! Marolyn
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Staking Vegetables: Why And How by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener Finally, the weather warms! When the danger of frost passes, usually around the end of May in our 6a climate zone, we will be able to plant summer vegetables. Staking or trellising vining plants is very beneficial and should be done at the time of planting so that growing roots are not harmed. There are several advantages to supporting vegetables. Some plants, such as pole beans and sugar snap peas (a cool season vegetable), absolutely require staking. If you fail to support the vines, they will grow into a tangled mess, making it impossible to harvest and care for them. Other vining plants like tomatoes and cucumbers can be allowed to sprawl on the ground, but if enabled to grow vertically will take up less room in the garden, allowing space for other vegetables, herbs or flowers. Staking also promotes plant health. When foliage and fruit are in contact with the soil, there is much greater danger of pests and disease. Pests such as slugs, snails, and soil borne insects can easily damage plants resting on the ground. Rabbits, voles, and other critters also have more ready access. In addition, soil contains many disease organisms, which may infect plants when resting on it. Soil splash caused by heavy rain exacerbates the danger of disease. Mulching alleviates some of these problems, but staking provides even more protection. It is also easier to see pests and disease on elevated plants, enabling gardeners to control them more promptly and effectively. Keeping plant foliage and fruit off the ground by staking or trellising not only protects plants from disease and some pests, but also provides them with better air flow. In times of heavy rain or high humidity, staked plants will dry more quickly, reducing the danger of fungal disease. Fruit also has better exposure to the sun and therefore ripens more quickly and evenly. Another important benefit of elevated plants is that ripe vegetables are much easier to see and harvest. I certainly prefer standing to bending and stooping! There are several ways you can elevate vegetables. The fruit of peas and pole beans is not heavy, so a light-weight trellis or fence works well. Poles arranged in a “teepee” can be used for beans, but I find fencing much easier and more effective. Light weight fence posts can be used to support either nylon trellis or fencing itself to support the plants. Pole beans and peas attach themselves to fencing with tendrils, but I usually encourage them by stringing or clipping vines to the fence when they first begin to grow. Also,
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consider: • Shade Tolerance: Grasses are sun-loving plants. They need an absolute minimum of 4 hours of direct sun a day. Areas that get much traffic require at least 6 hours. If your light is marginal, fescues tolerate shade better than bluegrass or ryegrass. • Drought Tolerance: If you don't plan to water during summer droughts, or your soil doesn't retain much water, fescues again are your best choice. • Wear tolerance: Fine fescue does not stand up well to traffic. Choose one of the other species for lawn areas that take a lot of wear and tear. Understanding the type of grass you have and its peak growing season will help you address lawn care tasks at the correct time.
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A certified Arborist is an individual who has achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care, planting and maintain individual trees through experience and by passing a comprehensive examination. They must also combine their education to maintain their certification and adhere to a Code of Ethics and keep up to date on the latest techniques in arboriculture. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Becoming an ISA Certified Arborist is a voluntary process through which individuals can measure their knowledge and competence required to provide proper tree care. It is not government sponsored or government endorsed; it is administered by the International Society of Arboriculture as a way for tree care professionals to demonstrate their commitment to the profession and the industry. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared for trees are attractive and can add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability. Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees can be dangerous work. Tree work should be done by those trained and equipped to do the work safely. An arborist can determine the type of pruning necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of trees. Pruning techniques include removing tree limbs that: • Interfere with utilities or structures • Obstruct streets or sidewalks • Are dead, broken, weak, or decayed and pose unacceptable risk • Are diseased or insect infested • Will increase light penetration and reduce wind resistance within the canopy upon removal (thinning). Other pruning techniques are used to maintain proper structure in young trees, improve tree shape or form, and reduce the likelihood of future damage during bad weather. Tree removal is another service offered by an arborist. Although it is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary
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DIY From The Inside Out: Simple Home Projects Fit For Weekends (Family Features) For many homeowners, the weekend is their chance to get their house in order, tackling that seemingly endless list of projects that take a little more time. After all, the key to improved function, value and comfort at home requires a plan, some elbow grease and a few simple tips to help you do it yourself. Use these projects as inspiration and make your favorite dwelling spaces shine from the inside out.
• Indoor appeal—Enjoying the charm and style of your home should be easy, but everyday life has its way of bringing clutter to every nook and cranny. From the room where you dress and sleep to the special areas where guests stay, here are some ideas for keeping your dwelling spaces organized and tidy. • Master bedroom—Your master bedroom, where you start and end each day, is an extension
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of you and your lifestyle. Make sure your master closet is equally outfitted to reflect your personal style. Beauty meets function with ClosetMaid's SuiteSympony line, a DIY laminate product, now available in a contemporary Natural Gray finish. This product is an ideal upgrade for your closet, and can typically be completed in one weekend. Optional accessories include drawers, door fronts, shoe shelves and expandable hang rods. You spent time giving the room character and style - boost the functionality of your closet and free yourself from the mess. • Guest rooms—Especially in a smaller guest space, room to store extra belongings may be at a premium. Whether your goal is to make guests feel more at home or to create overflow storage for your own items, make the most of your closet space. ClosetMaid's ShelfTrack organizer kit comes with everything you need - wire shelves, hang track, brackets, hardware and hang rods all in one box. This affordable storage solution works on an adjustable mounting system, which
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