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In the past two years I have written a few columns regarding the benefits of local shopping. Give this subject serious consideration when deciding how and where to spend your hard earned dollar. In the previous articles I have written about the significant impact that shopping local has on our local economy. This month I would like to draw your attention to our Bridal Guide which is our special featured section in the June issue. When it comes to wedding planning and those who provide services to brides, our area has some of the most beautiful venues and many talent-
ed wedding specialists to help make your day perfect. There are also many articles in this section offering many tips and registry ideas. Not only does our Bridal Guide have great ideas, advertisements and articles to plan the perfect wedding; the rest of our book is packed with awesome family recipes, health tips, and things to do in the area. You will also find other great articles of interest, many advertisements and coupons to take advantage of. No need to go out of town…when everything you need is right here at your fingertips! I received a tremendous amount of feedback
regarding last month’s article on our founding fathers. In the coming months, I will be sharing other points of interest concerning how it was then and how things are viewed today. Just a FYI! We’re often asked “Where do I find a Panorama Magazine?” Rule of thumb, anyone who advertises in the magazine receives books, high traffic areas receive books, and books are always available in our lobby. Be sure to pick up your issue early in the month. It’s unbelievable how fast the books go. As a matter of fact, I’m ordering an additional 500 books this month due to the high demand. As demand increases from our readers and advertisers, we will continue to increase our production. I am happy to say that we are at an all-time high at Panorama. Shop Smart….Shop Local… & Tell Em’ You Saw It In Panorama!
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glassware is just as welcome on the table, as well as mixing different styles. Know Thy Beverage Technically, just about every drink has an optimal glass silhouette. But unless you have unlimited storage space, consider what you like to drink and how you entertain. If your typical Saturday night involves eight-course dinners with wine pairings, register for a glass for each grape. For everyone else, consider eight to 12 each of the three or four glasses you're most likely to use, Kelly adds. Shape it Up Most people go for red and white wine glasses, plus champagne flutes or ones for fortified wines. When it comes to cocktails, start with highball glasses which you can also use for water, and then pick specialty silhouettes based on your favorite beverages: martini glasses, margarita glasses, Irish coffee mugs and more. If you're a beer drinker, load up on steins or pilsner glasses instead. The Right Tool for Every Drink Fill out your registry with plenty of accessories and tools: corkscrew, decanter, shaker, ice bucket and more. And while you're at it, why not a bar cart to hold it all? It's 5 O-Clock Somewhere Master these drink recipe ideas from Kelly
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How Much Should You Tip Wedding Vendors? Tipping Cheat Sheet When you’ve already paid a lot of money for your wedding services, having to dig deeper in your pocket to come up with a tip could blow your wedding budget. In some cases a gratuity is included in your contract price (for example– limousine service, waitstaff, bartender, etc.). Other vendors may not expect a tip, however if they go above and beyond it’s a nice gesture to tip them at the end of the day. So you might
ask, “How Much Should You Tip Wedding Vendors?” You should always try to include tips for wedding vendors in your wedding budget if possible, but knowing how much depends on a number of factors, such as level of service, cost of service, and your service contract. Planning out your tips ahead of time will help you avoid unexpected costs and minimize confusion on the wedding
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day. Put each tip in a marked envelope. Designate someone to give the tips to the wedding vendors, whether it’s the best man, father of the bride, or wedding coordinator. Here is a cheat sheet with common tip amounts for various wedding services: • Wedding Deliveries (Cake, flowers, rentals, etc): Tip?: Yes Amount: $5 – $10 per person • Wedding Hair and Makeup: Tip?: Yes; Amount: 20% of service price (give or take depending on quality of service) • Wedding Reception Staff: Tip?: Yes (usually included in contract price); Amount: 15 – 20 percent of the food and drink fee (based on labor, not the cost). • Wedding Ceremony Officiant: Tip?: Yes; Amount: Tip of $50 – $100 or donation to the church/synagogue • Wedding Ceremony Musicians: Tip?: Optional (If the musicians learned a special song for your ceremony or made other custom accommodation then yes); Amount: $15 – $20 per musician • Wedding Reception Band or DJ; Tip?: Optional/Expected; Amount: $20 – $25 per musician; $50 – $150 for DJs • Wedding Transportation: Tip?: Yes (usually included in contract price); Amount: 15 – 20 percent of the total cost • Wedding Photographer/Videographer: Tip?: Optional; Amount: $50 – $200 per vendor • Wedding Reception Attendants (parking, bathroom, coat room, etc): Tip?: Yes (often included in contract price for the venue); Amount: $50-$100 depending on the number of guests • Wedding Planner: Tip?: Optional; Amount: Up to $500
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Food Meets Decor With Hot Wedding Trends (Family Features) When it comes to weddings (or pretty much any party), unique is the new traditional, and no event should be created alike. One of the most buzzed-about trends for the big day is to have fun with food by creating edible displays that are anything but expected. Guests will fall in love with a deliciously entertaining menu that doubles as memorable wedding decor. Spanning every course, from appetizers to wedding cake, these arrangements take dishes from dull to distinctive and will keep guests talking about the wedding to remember. Traditional dairy products - cheese, ice
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Community Calendar June/July/August 2015 June 2 Diabetes Support Group, Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 7pm in the community room, ground floor of St. Lukes, Miners Campus in Coaldale. Registration is not required. Support group is free. Please call to confirm date week of scheduled support group at 570-6458107. June 2 & 3 Rummage Sale, Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 at Conyngham United Methodist Church at 411 Main Street in Conyngham. You do not have to be a member of Conyngham UMC to participate. For more information, call 570-788-3960 or email conynghamumc@ptd.net. June 4 AFSCME Retirees 8701 will meet at Bonanza on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at noon for lunch. And meeting is at 1pm. New Members are welcome. June 6 National Trails Day Volunteer Work Day, Saturday, June 6 from 9am-11 at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road in Drums. Celebrate National Trails Day by coming out to the park to do some volunteer trail work. Please call 570-403-2006 to register in advance. National Trails Day Hike, Saturday, June 6 from 1-2pm at Nescopeck State Park, 1137
Honey Hole Road in Drums. Join us after the volunteer work day for an easy 2-mile hike! We’ll stretch our legs and just enjoy being out on the trail in celebration of National Trails Day. Registration required. Please call 570403-2006. June 7 Community Services for Sight of Hazleton (formerly Hazleton Blind Association) Trail Run Festival 5k/10k, Sunday, June 7 at 8:30am Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road in Drums. This event will feature a new and improved 5k and 10k Course along the Nescopeck Creek designed by local running champion aficionado Dan Nenstiel. If you are just starting to run or are an avid trail runner this is just the thing for you! Feel free to also walk the course or bring out your little ones for the 100 yard fun run (under age 4) or the one mile youth race (ten and under). Event benefits the Community Services for Sight of Hazleton. To register: http://sight5k. secondwindtiming.com. Please contact Community Services for Sight of Hazleton for more information. Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch”, Sunday, June 7th from 12-2pm or until food runs out. Come enjoy a nice hot meal of hot dog's, baked beans, potato salad, beverage continued on page 16 Al & Mary Graziano
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Memphis, Tennessee. The outdoor BBQ will be provided by Damon’s Grill. Custom built bikes will also be on display. Bikers and pedestrians are welcome, and reserved bike parking will be available along the north side of Broad St., between Laurel and Wyoming. Please note that this block of Spruce Alley will also be closed for this event between 4:00-10:00 PM. At 7:00 PM Hazleton’s newest entertainment center, “The Sanctuary” is hosting live Professional Wrestling that will feature champion “The Savage God King” Ahtu, Marcy Cabrera, and Jason King. The Sanctuary is located in the former Holy Trinity Slovak Roman Catholic Church (172 N. Wyoming St), which has been converted into a live theater and training center for professional wrestling, stunt acting, and live event production. Tickets for the event are $5/ person (half off regular admission), and FREE for kids ages 10 and under. For more info call 570-262-0636. Several other events are also geared towards children, including “Early Bird” Summer Reading Program sign-ups and a summer crafting event for children beginning at 4PM at the Hazleton Area Public Library. Call 570-454-2961 (55 North Church St.) for more information. Facettes of Dance will also be hosting an “Introduction to Pageantry Modeling” classes for kids of three different age groups (4-5PM for ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15PM for ages 7-9; 6:30-7:30PM for ages 10 and up). This class will feature correct posture, walking, and public speaking. Classes will be held at the dance studio located at 312 W. Broad St. Cost is $5/person. Registration is required by calling 570-455-5568. From 6:30-8:30PM the Hazleton YMCA/ YWCA is hosting FAMILY NERF WARS! Preregistration is required. Cost is $20/family or $5/ individual before 5/26. After 5/26 cost is $25/ family or $7/individual, (75 S. Church St.).
Proceeds benefit the HAZY Barracudas swim team. This event is recommended for ages 5-15. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults are strongly encouraged to participate. To pre-register call 570-455-2046. Special promotions and discounts are also being provided by several participating downtown businesses. These include a “Pearl Clinic” at Fellin’s Jewelers from 2:00-4:00PM. Fellin’s registered jeweler will examine two items per participant. No charge; no appointment necessary (14 E. Broad St.). Call 570-454-7341 for more info. From 2:00-5:00PM Grand Central will be hosting a “Weber Outdoor Grill Cooking Demonstration” with discounts off grills and outdoor furniture (40 S. Vine St.). For more info call Tom at 570-454-6661. Discounted meals and special promotions are also be offered at Carmen’s Bakery & Deli, Di Pisa Pizzeria, Frankie’s Pizzeria/Paco’s Tacos, Jimmy’s Quick Lunch, the Ovalon Bar and Grill, Hazle Drugs, and Metallo’s Formalwear. A live band, “Lone Wolf Project” will also be performing at the Pines Eatery & Spirits from 7:30-11:30 PM. Although not downtown, The Wiltsie Center will also be hosting a free concert featuring the HAHS Jazz Band that evening, beginning at 6:30PM. For additional information and a printable flyer of participating merchants and event venues, visit www.downtownhazleton.org or call the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress at 570-455-1509. The 1st Fridays promotions are a partnership between the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, and Hazleton POWER!, with support from the Luzerne County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.
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and a little something sweet! Open to the public…eat in only, please. We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more information call 570-4362061. Good Shepherd Church, 87 South Hunter Highway in Drums is holding their monthly breakfast from 8am-noon on Sunday, June 7. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham, pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit & yogurt. Adults - $7.00, Children 7 to 12 - $3.00 and children 6 and under are free.
10pm. Times for Car Show: Saturday 2-6pm. All Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles welcome! Trophies awarded by Peoples Choice at 5pm. Special awards for Best Truck, Motorcycle, Custom Street Rod and Best in Show. $10 fee to enter. Registration day of show after 12 noon. Car Show rain date Sunday, June 14. For more information, call 570-889-5099 or 570-8895216.
June 10 Strawberry Festival, Wednesday, June 10 from 4-6pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Oak & Nice Streets in Frackville. Hot dog or Bar-B-Que, Chips, strawberries and ice cream and a baked good. Eat in or take out. Adults - $7.00, Child (10 & under) - $4.00. For tickets, call 570-8741190. For more information, call Shannon at 570-874-0255.
June 13 National Get Outdoors Day Level I Kayaking, Saturday, June 13 at Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road in Drums. There are 3 Sessions: Session I: 9am, Session II: 11am, Session III: 1:30pm Register for one session only. For Ages 9 & up only. If you’ve never been in a kayak before, now’s your chance! 9-acre Lake Frances is the perfect lake for “getting your feet wet”. This hour-long session is an introductory course aimed at folks who have NEVER kayaked before. Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water to give it a try. This program is also a KAZ event and is Free to the public. Space is limited. Call 570-403-2006 to register.
July 10 & 11 Polish American Fire Co. Annual Block Party, Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 from 5-11pm at the firehouse on Center & West Street in Shenandoah. Plenty of food and refreshments. For more information, call 570462-0970.
June17 North Parish Strawberry Festival, Wednesday, June 17 from 6-8pm at Holy Apostles’ Church 307 E. Hancock Street in St. Clair. Menu: Strawberries & Ice Cream, Baked Good and a Beverage. Donation: $5.00. Eat in or Take Out. For tickets, call 570-429-7107.
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progress (no previously published pieces), double spaced. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kathy Ruff at 570-645-3059 and for directions, call Tamaqua Public Library, at 570-668-4660. July 19 Christmas In July Craft and Vendor Fair, Sunday, July 19 from 10am-4pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 19 Second Street in Beaver Meadows. A combination of crafters and vendors of different items. Spaces are available for $15.00. Lunch, beverages and deserts will be available for purchase and will be served by members of St. Paul's. Tricky trays will also be available. Rain or shine. For more information, call Doreen at 570 582-7921 or email: saintpaulslutheranchurch@outlook.com. August 15
61st Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention hosted by Polish American Fire Co, Saturday, August 15 in Downtown Shenandoah. Emergency Apparatus Parade at 1pm. Plenty of Food Would you like to receive open and honest and Refreshments. Call 570-462-0970 for infeedback on your writing? If so, join the Black formation. Diamond Writers Network on Saturday, June 20 from 10am-12noon at the Tamaqua Public SAVE THE DATE! Hazleton Rotary Club 4th Library, 30 S. Railroad Street in Tamaqua. Writ- Annual Wine and Craft Beer Festival, Saturers who would like to have their work critiqued day, August 15 from 4-8pm at Genetti’s, 1341 should bring 15 Copies of a one-page work-in- North Church Street in Hazleton.
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by Carl Simchena Not long after I joined the Polskie Swingmasters band, we headed to New Jersey to record our first LP--Good Living Polkas. It was during that trip, I met Mr. Bernie Goydish. Bernie was very active in polka music. Bernie Goydish Not only was he was the leader of the popular Bernie Goydish Orchestra, he was also the owner of LeMan's Records--a record label that recorded many of the top polka bands. Bernie Goydish has been an active member of the polka community for more than 50 years. During that time, he has worn many hats including musician, bandleader, promoter, record manufacturer, distributor, and polka disc jockey. He introduced more young new polka bands to the field than anyone else in the business. And, his Sunday polka radio show was the longest running polka broadcast in New Jersey. Over the years, Bernie donated thousands of hours to polka oriented charitable functions and organizations. Through the use of his polka radio show, he helped raise over $100,000 for the Heart Association and the Cancer Society, and has aided many organizations as well as individuals. Bernie is known as an innovator in the polka industry. He introduced the polka weekend concept in the New York Castskills, and now over 15 promoters have taken the idea and are doing the same. With his Polka Spree By The Sea promotions in Wildwood, New Jersey, more than $20,000 has been awarded in scholarships. His other promotions have taken place in Florida, Atlantic City, Las Vegas as well as many local Jersey locations.
Bernie Goydish has local roots in the Hazleton area. He was born in Tresckow. He attended Penn State, Rutgers, MIT, Princeton, and Missouri Universities. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and Accounting degrees. In 1984, to recognize his many accomplishments in the polka field, Bernie was inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame. From time to time, Bernie visits family in the Hazleton area. In closing, I would like to recognize two fine polka musicians we lost this past April. Locally, John Sheeder, of Ashley, PA passed away on April 23. John was a very talented clarinet and sax player and played great polka music in such bands as Li'l Wally, Syl Rutkoski, The Velvetones, and Caz Rybak. Gene Mendalski also passed away on April 19. He too was a great clarinet and sax player and was a founding member of the Frank Gutowski Orchestra and later Gene Mendalski and the GMen. He played polka music in both live and televised performances. He also hosted a polka radio show on WERA in Plainfield, New Jersey and was a Grammy nominee in 1989. Finally, be sure to check out the Swingmasters band. On Saturday, June 13, we will be appearing at St. Mary's Church Picnic in Ringtown, PA from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Then, on Sunday, June 28, we will be on stage at the Freeland Event Center in Freeland, PA from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Stop on by one or both of these events and party with us. By the way, don't forget "The Polka Connection" radio show on Gem 104 (1490 AM and
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“This is my go to recipe for a quick, easy, and delicious Hors d'oeuvre. You can prepare these ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator (up to 2 days) before broiling. My son David absolutely loves these. Since a little boy these have been his favorite. Every time I'm having a gathering he asks "Mom, are you making the Bacon Dates?" —Bev Collum Bacon Dates Ingredients: 1 pound Bacon (cut in half ) 1 or 2 containers pitted dates (You can find these in the Produce Department in your grocery store) Directions: Take 1 date, wrap 1 half slice of bacon around it and fasten with a toothpick. Continue with every date and slice of bacon. There should be enough bacon for each date. Place on a broiler pan. Broil until bacon is crisp on one side then turn over continue until crisp. Place on serving tray. These could either be served , hot, warm, or even at room temperature...enjoy!
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The Alter Street I Used To Know! by Marolyn Pensock
Alter Street was a little Broad Street to the northwest section of Hazleton. It is zoned CM, commercial highway. That’s right, Alter Street is a commercial highway. At the turn of the century, not the 21st, but the 20th century, the trolley car ran down Alter Street. When buses took over from the trolley cars, they also had the route from Broad and Wyoming Street to Broad, up Laurel to Diamond Avenue, turning down Alter Street, over 22nd Street across Church Street, down Fisher’s Hill over route 940 through Harleigh, Ebervale, Middletown, Oakdale, Japan, which changed its’ name to Jeddo during World War II. On some of the routes, the bus traveled down into Jeddo Borough, then up through Drifton and into Freeland. Back again into Hazleton it came by way of Vine Street, then over Diamond Avenue, to Wyoming St. then down to Broad Street. The buses would travel on their regular route, bringing steady access to the Broad Street and the Alter Street shopping districts. It was also an economical way for the people in Freeland and the patch-
towns to come to town to shop, especially on Saturdays, or to go to the doctors, dentists, hairdressers, the restaurants and especially the movies. Remember, during World War II, automobile production was halted while our country’s resources went into war productions to supply our armed forces. Alter Street went from, dirt, to brick to macadam. For the life of me, I can’t remember such a thing as potholes. Can you? I wonder if Alter Street got the commercial highway designation because of the transportation route of the trolley and the busses. It could be. “ Clang, clang. clang went the trolley. Ding, ding, ding went the bell.” No, I didn’t ride the trolley, but I did ride the bus. I’m sure many of our readers did, too. On the corners of Diamond Avenue and Alter Streets stood two impressive brick buildings, one yellow, one red. The two story brick building with dormers had a basement which was fully utilized with equipment necessary to making and preserving blueprints necessary for the civil engineering projects. It
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was surrounded by a three or four foot iron fence, popular in that era. Look across the street to see another example of this historic style of fencing around the Hazleton Cemetery, often referred to as the Vine Street Cemetery. The building was home to the office of the Diamond Coal Land Company. Thomas Spear McNair was the first civil engineer of the four firms which comprised the company from 1894 to 1901. He was followed by Justus C. Altmiller. Hazleton has a playground which was named for the Altmiller’s. Mr. McNair had a street named after him in the Diamond Addition to Hazleton. The building stood there for almost a century. The business closed in 1950. There were plans for a bank to be built in that space. But, like the best laid plans of mice and men, it never materialized. Anyway, that beautiful building was torn down toward the end of the previous century; and, today that space is just a grassy lot. This is fine with me, since we didn’t preserve this fine example of Hazleton’s past. I feel we do need green spaces in the city. I’m going to devote a whole future issue to writing about the Diamond Coal Land Company. Alter Street was not originally named Alter Street. I’m sure many of you always knew it as Alter Street. Thinking that, if you ever thought of the name, it may have been named after the yellow brick buildings alter in some fashion. That was not the case. Our city fathers used the names of many of the beautiful trees native to our area of northeastern Pennsylvania. Such was the case with this street. Originally it was named Alder Street. If you say Alder fast, it could sound like Alter. So it became known as Alter Street. The yellow brick building was listed as home to the Community Gospel Center on an early map of Hazleton. For many years the Christian Science Congregation owned it. I remember it being for sale in the 1990’s because when they were selling the furnishings I looked at the beautiful Windsor chairs which were for sale in one of the rooms. What I remember about that congregation was that Professor Earl Tschudy was a member of that congregation. He was also a teacher at the Hazleton High School during the 1940’s. Every morning after attendance was taken in the homerooms we repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to our nation’s flag. There would then be morning devotions with scripture and prayer before the school announcements of the day. Professor Tschudy often led the devotions. Today there seems to be an antique collectable business there or at least there are antiques on the front lawn. There was a dou-
ble home behind the building. Back across Alter Street, behind the Diamond Coal Land Company building and yard was a single building which was the Andreuzzi Wholesale Tobacco and Candy Company. Their sign was at the top of the window facing Alter Street. I’m told that the business just recently. It seemed to be there forever. Across First Street facing Alter Street were two or three double homes. I know that one of them was occupied by Clarence and Mildred Shermer. Her sister lived in the other side of the home. I knew all of these wonderful people from Grace Reformed Church. Behind the corner home was the Case & Keg Beer Distributing Company. I walked past it many times on my way to Alter Street. Residential and Commercial seemed to have no trouble mixing together in those days. There were businesses on the other end of that block. In the grassy lot on Second Street sits a relic from the days of WWII, a quonset hut. This was a long metal building with a front door opening unto Alter Street. As far as I can remember, it has always been occupied. John Yeager, the math teacher at H.F.Grebey Jr. High had a TV shop, sales and service, there. Following that business was Ron’s Notary Service, owned by Sam Pozzessare. It is still there to this day. Across Alter St. at the corner of First St. sits the double house that was home to Mr. and Mrs. Chares Schutter. Charlie was the mailman for my husband, Bob’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Eidam during World War II. Grandma would often tell the story of Charlie announcing that they received a Vmail from Bob during the war. In those days, there was no such thing as e-mail. All the mail from the troops was censored and slow to arrive back home. It was a big event when a letter arrived. So Charlie was happy to announce it. He was a nice man. Next was a food market where one could always buy fresh produce. Originally it was owned by the Chivarella Family. I think that
was the same family whose little girl was kidnapped on her way to elementary school and sadly that mystery was never solved. If I am not mistaken, it is one of Hazleton’s cold cases. Today, the market is the M & M Market. Still known for the great fresh produce it sells. Going north on that side of the street was King’s Cleaners, owned by Elmer Frazer. The corner was occupied by the A & P Store. Do you remember what A & P stood for? Yes, you’re right if you thought, The Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company. That is really going back. I remember standing in line in front of that store during the war when word would spread through the neighborhoods that A & P had butter and were allowing each family, if they had enough food stamps, a quarter pound of butter. My mother would send me to stand in line. It was the same with sugar and flour. We stood in line. They were all rationed. One time when I wanted to bake a cake, as little girls do, we didn’t have any sugar. Now my dad, Fred Sauer, worked at Farmer’s Dairy. He could get heavy cream once in a while. Jeannie Wendel’s dad worked at Pilsner’s, I think, maybe Arnold’s, anyhow, a brewery, so they could get a little sugar. Jeannie and I traded heavy cream for sugar, so we both could get to bake a cake. By mixing the heavy cream with our MixMaster, beating it until it turned to butter, adding a dash of salt
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and a drop of yellow food coloring, one could make butter. That is just one of the way’s we coped with the shortages during WWII. I’m going to pause here on my path down the Alter Street of the past century. I’m sure that I have only skimmed the surface, but I will pick up my memories in our next issue. Feel free to share your memories with me. You can always reach me at mrs49@ptd.net Marolyn
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Hill Farms is located in Nescopeck Township on Route 239. (Halfway between Route 93 and Wapwallopen). Pumpkin Hill Farms offer a spectacular view of the Nescopeck Valley and is a great way for the whole family to enjoy a late spring day together. For more information call 570-379-2106 for a recorded message updating the current season. Ten Great Benefits Of Strawberries
1.One cup of strawberries contains only 43 calories, has fiber that helps lower blood pressure, and curbs overeating. 2. Antioxidants: Strawberries contain chemical compounds called phenols. Anthocyanin, a particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red color to the fruit. Strawberries also contain vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol. 3. Anti-inflammatory: The phenols in strawberries also fight against many inflammatory disorders, such as osteoarthritis, cancer, asthma and atherosclerosis. 4. B-complex: The fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. 5.Magnificent Manganese: One cup of strawberries contains 21 percent of manganese, an essential nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Manganese is also great for the bones. 6. Bone Health: Strawberries have potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium— important for bone health 7. Strawberries are good for your eyes, proper brain function, and provide relief from high blood pressure, arthritis, gout and heart diseases. 8. Anti-aging properties: Strawberries have biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. Strawberries also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to help prevent sagging. 9. Vigorous Vitamin C: One cup of strawberries contains an incredible 136 percent of the RDA of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant. Vitamin C is vital for connective tissue (collagen) formation, which keeps our skin looking young. Vitamin C has an important role in anti-aging. 10. Weight Loss: Strawberries contain a compound called nitrate that has positive effects on blood flow and oxygen around the body. Nitrate stops muscles from becoming too tired after exercise.
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The month of June brings the beginning of summer and the travel season. Fortunately for us in Northeast Pennsylvania we can combine the summer vacations short and long with a trip to baseball game or a famous baseball site. Many of these destinations are very affordable, very convenient and very easy on the gas tank. Day Trips and a Little More All of the places listed can be done in a day, but a two day trip can provide a great baseball experience and some of unique offerings of the area’s we live near. Eastern Pennsylvania has a large tourism industry that many in the area never realize is surrounding us. • Lehigh Valley – Home of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The Iron Pigs play in state of the art Coca-Cola Park which Opened in 2008 and has been at the top of the attendance list ever since. There is plenty for a family to do during the day, Including the Lehigh Valley Zoo, The Da Vinci Science Center and the Crayola factory tour. In August the city of Bethlehem explodes is a sea of music at the annual Musikfest from August 5th to the 14th. Dorney Park is located only miles from the ballpark. • Reading – First Energy Stadium home of the Reading Phillies is one of the great minor league parks in America, the self-proclaimed baseball town, offers one of the greatest baseball experiences possible.. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Appalachian Trail highlight the outdoor activities in the area. The Greater reading area has rich Civil War history including being an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Reading is known for its outlet shopping and factory stores • Harrisburg – The Harrisburg Senators play at Metro Bank Park located on an island in
the Susquehanna River is one of the most unique locations for a stadium. The Double “A’ farm team of the Nationals features some of the highest draft picks in baseball the past few years. The Harrisburg area has many attractions including tours of the State Capitol, the Civil War Museum in Carlisle, the many attractions of the Hershey area. • Williamsport – The Williamsport Crosscutters play in the 2nd oldest stadium in baseball and it brings back memories of baseball past at its finest. Just outside the gates is the original Little League field. Over the river in South Williamsport is the home of the Little League World Series held every August and the Little League Museum. Williamsport is also home to the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat, featuring a variety of cruises for all ages. The Susquehanna River offers some great camping options, Knoebels amusement park is one the best amusement parks in state offering free admission. In July, Danville holds its annual Iron Heritage festival. • State College/Altoona – The towns of State College and Altoona are home to the Pittsburgh Pirates “A” and Double “A” teams. The State College Spikes play at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Located on the campus of Penn State, Medlar Field features an awesome skyline and excellent food. Blair County Ballpark plays host to the Altoona Curve, the "Skyliner" roller coaster from neighboring Lakemont Park and the scenic Allegheny Mountains add to the overall beauty of Blair County Ballpark. There is plenty to do when visiting this area; including two amusement parks, Penn’s cave and Wildlife Park, Horseshoe Curve Na-
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tional Historic Landmark and many camping and hiking trails. • Lancaster/York – The Lancaster Barnstormers and the York Revolution are members of the Atlantic League, feature some of the finest family stadiums in the area. Both parks have extensive kid’s areas which include carousels. Located in Amish country these two towns are full of family activities. York County bills itself as the factory tour capital of the world. There are over 20 factories that give an inside look to their manufacturing, included in these tours is the Harley-Davidson factory. Lancaster has been long noted for its Amish Attractions, it also has the Dutch Wonderland amusement park. There are plenty of activities throughout the area that involves the Revolutionary War and Civil War. • Outside the State – Close to Northeast Pennsylvania there are many baseball attractions outside of our borders. Cooperstown New York is home to the Hall-Of-Fame. The downtown is loaded with baseball themed shops and restaurants. The immediate area had been featured on the Food Network for its wide variety of unique eateries and wineries. This central New York area has many historic attractions, outdoor activities and is the starting point of the Susquehanna River. Going to the Shore, a night at the ballgame is a great alternative to many of the local tourist traps. A family will spend less at ballgame than it will at many of the mini-golf businesses in the shore areas. The Lakewood Blueclaws are the Single “A’ affiliate of the Phillies, and conveniently located to many of the New Jersey shore points. The Delmarva Shorebirds’ are the Single “A” affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. They play at Arthur Perdue Stadium, near Salisbury Maryland just 20 minutes from Ocean city Maryland. Perdue stadium is also home to the Eastern shore Hall of Fame. Before game make sure you check out the Salisbury Zoo. It is a free Zoo and is one the great small zoo’s in the country. We hope you enjoyed this brief tour of baseball trips close to home. Needless to say many this is just a small sample. Not mentioned in this article are the Major League Cities of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh which make for excellent three day vacations to see some sites and see some baseball. Until next month, keep the comments flowing to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com and on twitter @hardcoalbasebal.
Quiet Valley’s Summer Garden Party And Summer Tour Opening On Saturday June 20, 2015 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will open for their Summer Tour Season starting with their eighth annual Summer Garden Party. Visitors coming to the farm for the historic tour will experience guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition to the tour, folks will have a chance to involve themselves in a variety of garden-related activities. Tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables and take home some recipes. At the outdoor brick oven herb breads will be baked and samples shared. The feature areas, Garden Inspired Arts & Crafts and Fact or Fiction – Herb Lore will have demonstrations taking place periodically throughout the day. There will be new adventures at the party including Fun Food For Picky Eaters and older youth and adults will enjoy making container gardens and rock art. Veggie Art and the Soil Box are places folks can get their hands into some good, clean fun as well.
This event is sponsored in part by a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Project Stream grant. As a special fundraiser we will be holding a Victorian Tea during the day at 11:30. Ages eight and up can enjoy the tea with a salad, fresh baked cookies, scones and cake, along with tea sandwiches, herbal teas and lemonade. Quiet Valley’s very own “Emma Marsh” will host a vintage hat fashion show. The cost is $15.00 per 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.
person and reservations are required. Tea Party attendees interested in the Historic Tour and Summer Garden Party will receive a discounted admission. Seating is limited so call soon to reserve your spot. All activities on June 20 are rain or shine. General admission is Adults $10.00 and Children 3-12 $5.00 and includes both the historic farm tour and Summer Garden Party. The farm is open for tours 10:00 - 5:00. Allow two hours for the complete farm tour. Visit our website at www.quietvalley.org for more information on Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm or call 570992-6161. All money raised goes to support the non-profit historic farm museum.
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A Motorcycle Ride And Helping A Child In Need – A Win-Win! Submitted by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO What motorcycle enthusiast doesn’t love taking a ride on a beautiful afternoon! Experiencing the picturesque countryside while doing something you enjoy is certainly one of those “Can it get any better than this?” moments. Well, it actually CAN get better, when you are not only enjoying the ride, but helping fulfill the needs of a child. On Saturday, June 13th the Hazleton Chapter of UNICO, in conjunction with Death Row Motorcycles and Electric Frog Designs, will hold its Annual Motorcycle Charity Run “La Corsa Per Aiutare” (The Ride to Help Others). Each year proceeds from the run are used to benefit a worthy cause. This year’s run will benefit Aaliyah Tencza, a two year old little girl with multiple healthrelated issues who has been defying the odds since birth. She has already gone through
several procedures and surgeries and still has a long way to go down that path. Your support will help the organization provide some of the financial needs for this child. This annual event is always a fun day! Even if you are not a motorcycle rider, you are still welcome to join in the festivities. There will be food, music, a raffle and tricky trays, and a bikini car/bike wash. MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND COME TO THE 2015 ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RUN – A RAIN OR SHINE” EVENT!
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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Yard Sale Tips From The Expert by Lori Verderame I have been advising people about at yard sales for decades. Here are my top tips for those of you who love yard sales—as buyers and as sellers. Many of us have spent a weekend driving around your favorite neighborhoods to shop on other people’s lawns. Typically you end up buying a few things that you really don’t need but you just can’t leave on a neighbor’s lawn without a watering can, vintage poster, and bunch of napkins. You spend $17 and call it a day. As a well-seasoned Ph.D. art, antiques, and collectibles appraiser, there are many things that people don’t know about yard sales. The first thing that most people don’t know about yard sales is that it is big business. You think it is just small time stuff with neighbors cleaning out the basement of old junk, but in reality, yard sales are the source of objects that command six figure price tags in other markets… markets far away from the
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Sophia Coxe Story - Part I by Karen Esak, Administrator, The Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center In 1883, Drifton was a typical mining town, with an important exception, it was one of several small villages owned by a wealthy family who had the resources to buy up hundreds of acres of rich land containing anthracite coal, to be developed making their owners wealthy beyond expectation. The Coxe family of Philadelphia took a very real interest in the town and its inhabitants. Four brothers and a sister built summer homes in Drifton, preserved the beautiful old trees and laid out graveled paths connecting the Coxe homes; the houses of the officials of the mining company; the beautiful little St. James Episcopal Church; the Cross Creek Hall where various festivities were held; the company store; and, two well planned tennis courts, always maintained in excellent condition. On the streets running off of the main road were the rows of well maintained minerʼs houses each with its plot of garden in which the inhabitants were encouraged to raise vegetables to help the family's economy. The homes were rented at a nominal sum to the workers in the Coxe Collieries. It seems incredible, that there exists no biog-
raphy of Sophia Coxe's life, no list of the many contributions she made to the cultures of a small mining town, or the many charitable programs she funded. Eleven months of the year, she could be found watching over the destinies of the families who were employed in the Coxe Collieries. In September she spent the month at the Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City. The many Coxe families lived in Philadelphia most of the year; all that is, but Mrs. Eckley Coxe who made Drifton her permanent home and herself a very vital factor in the life of the small community. She employed two trained nurses who actually corresponded with the Visiting Nurses of today's welfare program. They made their rounds every day to the miner's homes in Drifton and reported their findings to the head nurse, who lived with Mrs. Coxe as a companion. Minor cases were diagnosed and treated by the two nurses. Serious cases were referred to a doctor. Special cases were referred to Mt. Airy School for Deaf Children; Overbrook School for Blind Individuals or Children's Hospital in Philadelphia at Mrs. Coxe's expense. She frequently visited families whose misfortunes had been made
known to her by the nurse's reports; and, when the clap-clap of a horse's hoofs were heard, there she would be traveling in a buckboard with her coach man and her Dalmatian, Jack, to visit the homes where she felt needed special attention. She was a welcome guest, bringing cheer and sympathy where it was needed most. Many children found new lives through her care - blind children were taught the Braille system of reading, deaf children learned sign language and crippled children were enable to live more normal lives after extended care. They indeed considered her as their very special angel.
SOPHIA COXE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION AND EDUCATION CENTER ROUTE 940, P.O. BOX 235, DRIFTON, PA 18221 • 570-926-5427 JUNE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & EVENTS • Sat, June 6th & 20th - 1 Day Class - Intro to Blacksmithing - 10AM - 3PM - $50/pp - Learn the basic skills of blacksmithing - fire building & maintenance, forging skills, hammering techniques, and make easy & functional projects such as hooks & simple fireplace tools. Lunch & materials are included. • Sun, June 7th & 21st - 1 Day Class - Beginning Blacksmithing - 11AM - 4PM - $50/pp Plus Materials - Advance class for those who have preliminary skills or attended the Introduction to Blacksmithing Class. We will proceed to make more advanced projects Utensils & Racks, Gate Pulls,etc. Lunch included. • Sat, June 20th - The Life of Sophia G. Coxe - 2PM - $10 - Enjoy an afternoon and learn about the life of Sophia, a tour of her lovely home and grounds and partake of a cup of tea and cookies. • Sat June 27th - Hair Art Work Class - 1PM & 3PM, $45/pp - Learn a brief history of Victorian mourning customs while sharing examples of original pieces; the three hair art techniques; and construct a hair flower. Bring human or horse hair 14” or longer or hair will be supplied by Instructor L. Cadwallader. • Sun, June 28th -Hair Jewelry & Mourning - 1PM, $15/pp - Lucy Cadwallader will discuss preparation of Victorian homes upon death; the significance of hair jewelry; and Queen Victoria’s influence during the Civil War. Bring your hair jewelry for discussion & appraisal. Lucy’s extensive collection of Victorian. memorabilia will be on display. Following the lecture, tea and cookies will be served. • Sun, July 26th - The Hazleton Garden Club’s Flower Show at the Wellness Center. Because of limited seating, all events and classes require prepaid reservations. which can be made on the website, via mail or in person. Registration Forms for classes can be downloaded from the website, via mail, email or in person. For further information, go to www.sophiacoxefoundation.com or call 570-926-5427. 32 • Panorama Community Magazine: Family
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Open House June 7th Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. will hold an open house on Sunday, June 7th at the center. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is an indoor riding arena, so activities will be held rain or shine. Therapeutic horseback riding demonstration lessons are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. There also will be a Chinese auction, carriage rides, children’s activities, free refreshments, and door prizes. Harvey and Elaine Smith’s Helping Horse Farm is home to Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. It is located ten miles south of Tamaqua at 375 Zion’s Stone Church Road, just off Route 309. Smith, an occupational therapist, is the center’s executive director and lesson instructor. His wife, Elaine, is the program director and also is an instructor. They both are certified instructors with PATH International and also with the PA Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship. Instructors, riders, volunteers, and parents of some of the riders will be on hand to answer questions. Videos and additional information on therapeutic horseback riding also will be available. There is no charge for admission. For more than twenty years, Horses & Horizons T.L.C. has served children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, mental retardation, Down Syndrome, autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities, among others. Therapeutic horseback riding has been shown to improve balance, strength, and posture. For those with learning or mental disabilities, therapeutic riding helps to increase attention span, patience, and motivation for learning. It also boosts self-image and independence, as well as helping to promote socialization. Horses & Horizons T.L.C. holds lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October. It currently is in need of volunteers for its second eight-week session of lessons, which is scheduled to begin on July 6th. There is a required training session for new volunteers on Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m... Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, or for more information about Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center and the upcoming open house, can contact Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 or elshhtlc1@ gmail.com.
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How To Help Your Pet, Be Better Behaved (Part 2) by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital Four “Operant” Training Tools 1. Positive Reinforcement - reward good behavior (the best training tool) 2. Punishment - a negative stimulus to try to interrupt bad behavior 3. Negative Reinforcement - remove a negative stimulus to encourage good behavior 4. Extinction - Remove something that the subject likes in order to decrease a bad behavior Dogs and cats are most responsive to Positive Reinforcement. Some pets can be well trained with Positive Reinforcement alone. Most pets’ ultimate goals are to get food and get attention from their owners. Positive reinforcement plays to both of these desires. When done correctly, the pet gets praise and/ or a treat from the owner for doing something
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Hazleton Rotary Club Donates $1,000.00 To Downtown Hazleton Alliance For Progress Continuing their motto of “Service Above Self ”, The Hazleton Rotary Club recently donated $1,000.00 to the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress. “Its certainly good to see the momentum being made by the DHAP as they work to make our downtown a better and brighter place”, comments Rotary President Tim Genetti. “We are looking forward to watching as our donation helps this important project move forward to bring our downtown back to life.” “We encourage members of the Hazleton Rotary Club, as well as the Greater Hazleton community to attend the First Friday events, as well as other activities being planned by the downtown committee.” says Krista Schneider, Executive Director, “We also encourage everyone to go online, www.downtownhazleton.org to read our monthly newsletter for updated information”. Further information on Hazleton Rotary Club activities can be found at the club’s website, www.hazletonrotary.org and the Rotary Club of Hazleton facebook page.
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Ask Virginia Jane by Virginia Jane Benyo Greetings! It is I, Virginia Jane, golden into my hectic schedule. retriever and hostess extraordinaire at Kathleen’s Collectibles, here to help answer you Dear Virginia Jane, Since you celebrate Mothers’ Day, do you burning questions. celebrate Fathers’ Day with the father of all your puppies? Dear Virginia Jane, Charlie Joe is my adopted brother and faDo dogs dream? Of course we do! Sometimes when we are ther of all sixteen of our puppies. He left me sleeping on your favorite chair that we’re not alone while I was delivering the pups (I might allowed on, you’ll notice that we twitch or have bitten him) but he was a very good famake whimpering sounds. We’re dreaming, ther. He loved to play with the puppies. He probably of chasing rabbits. I caught a baby would lie down wherever they were and let turkey once but my owner wouldn’t let me them crawl all over him. We have some prekeep it. She let it fly away and it was mine! cious photos. Keep in mind, like most fathers, he had You know, dogs can have pets too. Anyway, we dream about steaks and our all the fun and I did all the work. So we don’t friend dogs and especially running free, chas- make as big a deal out of Fathers’ Day as we ing anything, even something as silly as a ten- do Mothers’ Day. Now Charlie Joe is just a nis ball. You’d think we’d know better. One good adopted brother and dog friend. In his thing I am happy to say is I never dream free time, he still likes to smell my butt. about cats. That would be a nightmare! I adHappy Fathers’ Day and Happy Summer! mit that I am a snorer. I don’t hear myself but Virginia Jane my owner laughs when I snore. Dear Virginia Jane, Are you going to continue to write for Panorama? I’m not sure. At this point I’ve signed (pawed) a contract with Bev, the top dog at Panorama (what a sweetheart but it wouldn’t kill her to bring treats when she visits). So I will be writing for a few months and then decide if there’s any way I can continue to fit it
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Holding Equities For The Long Term: Time Versus Timing by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Legendary investor Warren Buffett is famous for his long-term perspective. He has said that he likes to make investments he would be comfortable holding even if the market shut down for 10 years. Investing with an eye to the long term is particularly important with stocks. It can be challenging to have patience during periods such as 2000-2002, when the stock market fell for 3 years in a row, or 2008, which was the worst year for the S&P 500 since the Depression.
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Just what is long term? Your own definition of "long term" is most important, and will depend in part on your individual financial goals and when you want to achieve them. Your strategy should take into account that the market will not go in one direction forever--either up or down. Historically, the shorter your holding period, the greater the chance of experiencing a loss. It's true that the S&P 500 showed negative returns for the two 10-year periods ending in 2008 and 2009, which encompassed both the tech crash and the credit crisis. However, the last negative-return 10-year period before then ended in 1939, and each of the trailing 10-year periods since 2010 have also been positive.
Consider playing defense Some investors try to prepare for volatile periods by reexamining their allocation to such defensive sectors as consumer staples or utilities (though like all stocks, those sectors involve their own risks). Dividends also can help cushion the impact of price swings. If you sell stock during a period of falling prices simply because that was your original plan, you might not get the best price. Moreover, that sale might also reduce your ability to generate income later.
Keeping yourself on track Having predetermined guidelines that anticipate turbulent times can help prevent emotion from dictating your decisions.
This is being provided solely for informational and illustrative purposes, is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities that may be represented here. The factual information given herein is taken from sources that we believe to be reliable, but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and do not take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs of individual investors. Employees of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC or its affiliates may, at times, release written or oral commentary, technical analysis or trading strategies that differ from the opinions expressed here. Past performance is not an indication of future results. The concepts illustrated here may have legal, accounting and tax implications. Neither Janney Montgomery Scott LLC nor its Financial Advisors give tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult with the appropriate professional for advice concerning your particular circumstances. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is a full-service investment firm that is a member of the NYSE, FINRA and SIPC.Copyright 2015.
Cash can help your mindset Having some cash holdings can be the financial equivalent of taking deep breaths to relax. It can enhance your ability to act thoughtfully instead of impulsively. A cash cushion The benefits of patience The "Stock Market Extremes and Portfolio coupled with a disciplined investing stratPerformance 1926-2004," updated by the egy can change your perspective on market University of Michigan in 2005, showed that downturns. a handful of months or days account for most market gains and losses. The return dropped Know what you own and why dramatically on a portfolio that was out of the When the market goes off the tracks, knowstock market entirely on the 90 best trading ing why you made a specific investment can days in history. Returns also improved just help you evaluate whether those reasons still as dramatically by avoiding the market's 90 hold. If you don't understand why a security worst days; the problem, of course, is being is in your portfolio, find out. able to forecast which days those will be. Tomorrow is another day The market is nothing if not cyclical. Even The Power of Time According to "Behavioral Patterns and Pit- if you wish you had sold at what turned out falls of U.S. Investors," a 2010 Library of to be a market peak, or regret having sat out Congress report prepared for the Securities a buying opportunity, you may get another and Exchange Commission, excessive trading chance. Solid asset allocation is still the basis often causes investors to underperform the of good investment planning. market. • 1 yr. – 27% Negative, 73% Positive Feel free to contact me at (570) 455-6301 or • 5 yr. – 14% Negative, 86% Positive through my website: www.johnbeltrami.com.
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Master Gardener: The Annual Advantage by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener Like many gardeners, over the years I have added more and more perennials to my garden so that I do not have to purchase and plant new flowers each year. Perennials form the backbone of the garden, and if carefully selected can provide color throughout the growing season. But if you want to have continuous bloom, annuals are invaluable. The life cycle of an annual plant is completed in a single growing season. The entire plant, including the root, dies when it turns cold in the fall. If some plants reappear the following spring, they are from seeds disseminated in the prior year. Many annuals bloom during the entire summer, providing wonderful color in the garden as well as cut flowers for indoors. There are hundreds of flowers from which to choose, offering a wide variety of heights, colors, textures, and types of blossoms. The popular ones are readily available in garden centers and big box stores. They can usually be purchased as single plants or in less expensive flats or six packs for larger plantings. Annuals can also be grown from seed. Starting the seeds indoors about 6 weeks prior to planting time provides longer bloom time outdoors. Although growing from seed usually requires artificial light and additional care, seeds are very inexpensive and provide the greatest variety of flowers. Some seeds, such as zinnias and cosmos, can also be directly sown in the garden, though they will begin flowering later than those grown as transplants. I sow zinnia seeds in the garden every year, and have never been disappointed by the results. Although most annuals prefer summer temperatures, some tolerate frost. Pansies are particularly hardy and are often the first annual that can be planted. Sweet peas, sweet alyssum, snap dragons, pinks, and dusty miller may also be planted before all danger of frost has passed. Geraniums are also fairly cold tolerant, and their steadfast blossoms may be enjoyed spring through fall. Follow recommendations on seed packets or plant labels when determining when to plant. Most annuals grow best in sunny locations. Popular choices include, among many others, zinnia, marigold, petunia, salvia, nicotiana, larkspur, vinca, celosia, and sunflower. There are
many different varieties of each flower choice, offering a range of color, height and flower size. There are also shade tolerant varieties. Begonia, New Guinea impatiens (common impatiens – impatiens wallerania – should be avoided because of its susceptibility to downy mildew), oxalis, and lobelia are among the most common. Coleus and caladium are grown for their lovely, colorful foliage. Fuschia, which has purple, pink and red pendulous flowers, is lovely in hanging baskets. It is also very attractive to hummingbirds. Annuals are generally easy to care for. Most grow best in a sunny location, and they prefer well-drained soil. Adding organic matter before planting is beneficial, as is some balanced fertilizer. Mulching controls weeds and conserves moisture. Most annuals provide more flowers if they are “pinched” (removing the top couple of inches from the growing stems to encourage branching and additional bloom). Some flowers benefit from occasional pinching throughout the growing season to keep the plant compact and productive. “Deadheading,” or removing spent flowers every few days, will encourage the plants to produce more blossoms throughout the summer. Flowers that are allowed to remain past full bloom signal the plant to put its energy into seed production instead of producing more flowers. In addition to bright color and continued bloom time, annuals offer many other advantages as well. Because they live for only one season, they allow experimentation with different colors and textures in the garden without investing in more expensive and permanent perennials. I always feel guilty if I want to get rid of a perfectly healthy perennial simply because I don’t like it. Annuals require no long term commitment! They also fill in spaces near young perennials or shrubs as they are getting established without causing future crowding. One of the greatest uses for annuals is to hide fading spring bulbs. I am always eager to cut back the foliage of tulips, daffodils, etc., after they have blossomed because it becomes unsightly as it is dying back; however, I know that the foliage should remain because it feeds the bulbs for the next growing season. Planting annuals in front of these bulbs keeps the garden attractive as the spring bulbs complete their cycle.
Annuals are also lovely additions to container, herb and vegetable gardens. I plant zinnias and marigolds in my vegetable garden to increase diversity, attract beneficial insects, and make me happier as I work. When harvesting vegetables, it’s always a pleasure to cut some flowers for the table as well. I appreciate my perennials’ faithful return and blossom each year, but the garden is much prettier because of the addition of annuals. You can’t beat them for continuous color. Photos courtesy of Jean Kolojejchick, Master Gardener.
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Five Quick Ways To Upgrade Your Home For Resale • Focusing on energy efficiency. The right energy-smart upgrades can assure buyers they're seeing an efficient home where utility bills can be minimized. Adding insulation to the attic and walls can make a dramatic improvement in many homes. Consider the windows as well. Adding a heat-rejecting window film such as 3M Sun Control Window Film can reduce cooling costs and typically does not change the windows' appearance. Since the window film can reject up to 99 percent of UV rays, it can protect the investment you made in your hardwood floors, rugs, window treatments, furniture and artwork. For further facts, visit www.3M.com/homeimprovement.
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Get Your Yard Ready For Outdoor Fun (Family Features) From impromptu dinners with pals to celebrating special events with family, warm weather adventures await in your own backyard. Before you invite the gang over to enjoy cocktails or a cookout, make sure your outdoor spaces give the right impression for enjoying those carefree summer moments. Successful summer hosts know the easiest way to impress guests
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That Infamous Check Engine Light What This Common Car Alert Means (Family Features) It's a situation that has likely happened to you. You're driving down the road when out of nowhere the words "check engine" illuminate from the dashboard. While this glowing symbol may cause you to panic, there are a few things you should know about this common issue. "Motorists should not get spooked when the check engine light comes on," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "When illuminated, the check engine light usually means that a vehicle system, such as the ignition, fuel injection or emission control, is not operating properly."
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Times Have Changed—Apps For Your Car by Thomas R. Buff It surely seems like it was only a few years ago when cell phones began to find their way into the pockets and purses of the mainstream population. In reality, it's been more like a decade and a half. Who can ever forget when cell phones first came on the scene, the old bag phones that were bulky and lost reception on every hill or mountain. Times certainly have obviously changed. Cell phones have become smaller, loaded with more features and can be used from anything from talking to groups of friends all over the world to ordering a pizza and more. Technology has now evolved to a point where smartphones have replaced cell phones, MP3 players, global positioning systems (GPS), personal data assistants (PDA) and in some cases, even computers. In turn the automotive world has become overwhelmed with applications (apps) that tie our cell phones to many of the things people do in their cars — listen to music, and look up di-
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Planning Your Wedding Day Smile Makeover Provided by Della Croce Dental Care In a recent online poll conducted, 77% of those polled planned on visiting their dentist prior to their wedding. For some, this includes a thorough cleaning to remove stains and freshen both their smile and breath. However, a growing number of brides, grooms, and parents of the couple are seeking cosmetic dentistry or more specifically, smile makeovers, to transform their smile for the special day as well as improve their future happiness. If this describes your situation, you should stop putting it off and take the first step towards the smile you have always wanted. To create your ideal smile, your dentist will first meet with you to get to know you and hear your concerns, goals, expectations, and wedding day timeline. Feel free to bring in photos or magazine images of smiles that illustrate exactly what you want or do not want, as well as images of smiles that you consider beautiful. This tip helps to ensure that your dentist understands what you find attractive, as beauty can vary greatly from individual to individual. During this initial consultation, you will also learn about your smile makeover treatment options as well as what you could expect immediately prior, during, and following each option. Some subtle improvements your dentist may consider are tooth whitening and tooth bonding. Both of these options can take place in just a few office visits and produce very attractive results. Porcelain veneers and crowns can provide you
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Learning About Cancer Risk: White Haven Family Undergoes Genetic Testing Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton In August 2011, Patricia Richie felt unusually bloated and fatigued. “I chalked it up to stress,” says Richie, who at the time was going through a divorce and in the process of moving. Yet Richie, of White Haven soon developed severe pain and pressure throughout her abdomen. “I looked nine months pregnant,” she says. She received care at two hospitals but didn’t get clear direction on her diagnosis. “It was frustrating because we felt we had few options,” says her daughter, Alicia Quinn, 33, of White Haven. So she requested her mom get a second opinion at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). There, gynecologic oncologist Martin Martino, MD, with LVPG Gynecologic Oncology–1240 Cedar Crest, diagnosed Richie with ovarian cancer. He immediately performed a nine-hour surgery to remove her ovaries, fallopian tubes, appendix, bladder, half her diaphragm and most of her colon. “Without that surgery, I would have died,” Richie says.
How genetic risk impacts care After learning about her many different family members who’d also battled cancer, Martino suggested Richie undergo genetic counseling and testing. “I had no hesitation whatsoever,” she says. If you’ve already received a cancer diagnosis, genetic testing helps your care team learn whether you are at a higher risk for developing other cancers. “If you test positive for a gene mutation, it means your risk for developing a new cancer – unrelated to the one you are already battling – is higher than it is for a different cancer patient without the gene abnormality,” says LVHN genetic counselor Tara Namey. This information will prompt your care team to be even more vigilant with screening so you can catch any future cancers earlier. Another benefit: Your family members can learn whether they too should be tested. “If you have a gene mutation, each of your children has a 50 percent chance of having it
“Cancer Survivor Celebration: Food, Fun and Hope” Wednesday, June 17th Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, along with his/her family members are invited to attend the “Cancer Survivor Celebration: Food, Fun and Hope” to be held on Wednesday, June 17 (rain date is June 18). The event will take place at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, 1701 East Broad Street, Hazleton. The Celebration is 5:00PM to 8:00PM with Presentations at 6:00PM-6:30PM. Parking will be available across the street at The Eye Center. There is no charge. June Is National Cancer Survivors Month and is an annual celebration of life where participants unite in an event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis is a celebration. This year, this national event will be commemorated by the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton and the American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton Unit. They will be hosting a celebration honoring those in the Greater Hazleton Area community who count themselves among America’s 10.5 million cancer survivors.
Jane Dougherty, President, American Cancer Society-Greater Hazleton Unit Steering Committee says “We are delighted to work with the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton to bring this celebration to fruition. It is an honor for the local unit to celebrate our cancer survivors. We encourage anyone with cancer, along their family members to attend and enjoy an evening of festivities.” “We are planning this as a family event with a picnic, music, a magician, snow cones/cotton candy, face painting, 50/50 raffle and a scheduled appearance by Tux the Penquins Mascot.” Adds Jolie Wetzler, Physicians Service Rep, Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton. “We are planning this as a celebration of life!” To register for the event or obtain more information, please call 570-459-3460. You can also register by emailing dcusatis@ allianceoncology.com”
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too,” Namey says. Test results Patricia Richie tested positive for the BRCA-2 mutation. Normally the BRCA-2 gene prevents cells from growing and dividing too rapidly, but mutated versions of this gene don’t function properly, so cells more easily grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to tumors. A person with a BRCA-2 mutation has somewhere between a 56 and 87 percent increased risk for developing breast cancer, and a 28 percent increased risk for developing ovarian cancer. “Risk for pancreatic, prostate (in men) and skin cancer – specifically melanoma – also is higher,” Namey says. Soon after she received her results, Richie urged her daughters to undergo genetic testing. Her two older daughters – Greta Yoka, 36, of York, and Alicia Quinn – were tested right away. A few years later, in 2014, Patricia Richie’s youngest daughter, Kimberly Richie, 26, of Bowie, Md., was tested and learned she carries the same mutated BRCA-2 gene as her mother. As a result, she now gets annual mammograms, and after age 30 she’ll have frequent blood work, vaginal ultrasounds and skin tests, along with mammograms every six months. She’ll also have the option of taking Tamoxifen to suppress hormones that may trigger cancer growth, and will have the option of preventively removing her ovaries and/or breasts. “I’m now at an advantage over the average person who isn’t getting these frequent screenings,” she says. A gift of knowledge Today, as Patricia Richie and her family are grateful for the knowledge learned through genetic testing. “It’s a gift to know such testing available,” Quinn says. “Knowledge is power. Because we asked for a second opinion, we learned about a gene that plagues our family. Had we known sooner, we may have prevented what she had to go through.” Next Steps Watch a video about genetic testing in the Lehigh Valley region. Visit LVHN.org/ cancer-genetics. Learn more about cancer care in the Greater Hazleton area. Visit LVHN.org/hazleton/ hemonc-alliance.
Weatherwood Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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
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 dietitian. 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
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Here Comes The Sun by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD We’ve all heard about the damage ultraviolet (UV) light can do to our skin; but many people are unaware of the harm UV radiation can do to their eyes. The more time you spend in the sun, the more UV exposure you will receive. Ocular injury from ultraviolet absorption is cumulative and can be acquired from the sun, lasers, welding machines, and tanning beds. This light is most intense when reflected off of bright surfaces such as snow, water, and white sand. So, it is important to be especially careful when skiing, boating, or at the beach. Areas of high altitude, s u c h as the mountains, and places close to the Equator also receive
more powerful radiation. UV rays are strongest in the summer and mid-day between 10 am and 2 pm. These are two types of UV radiation that can hurt the eyes. UVA rays are of lower energy and might contribute to macular degeneration, which will cause a decrease in central vision. They also burn deep into the skin and may cause cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer can appear on the eyelids, particularly the lower lid, under the eyebrow, and corners of the eyes. UVB rays are absorbed by the cornea and crystalline lens. This can lead to problems such as photokeratiis which is similar to sunburn on the cornea. Photokerititis results in a painful, red, irritated eye that is light sensitive and tears. There can be temporary vision loss for one to two days. Cataracts are also associated with UV exposure. With cataracts, there is a gradual, progressive decrease in vision, an increased in glare, and a reduction in color perception. Another common condition related to the sun is a pingueculae. This
consists of tissue growth on the white part of the eye, conjunctiva. If the tissue continues to grow and encroach on the cornea, it becomes a pterygium and may require surgical removal. With all the damage that the sun can do, it is extremely important to protect your eyes whenever possible. A good pair of sunglasses is a necessity, even in the winter months. Be sure that they block out 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Tinted lenses without UV blockers will just cause the eye to dilate and allow more sunlight to enter. Polarized lenses are also a plus, because they cut bothersome glare. The sunglasses should fit close, and wrap around styles are best to protect the skin surrounding the eyes. Contact lens wearers should also wear sunglasses. Even if the contacts contain UV filter, they will not shield the skin or conjunctiva. Regularly scheduled comprehensive eye examinations are also essential to screen for any sun damage that may have occurred. So be safe, enjoy summer, and most of all, take care of your eyes.
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Fortify Your Immune System by Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN Toxins in foods and the environment, poor diet and stress can all contribute to a decline in immune system activity, which subjects the body to fatigue, illness and infections. Immune cells can be damaged by unstable oxygen molecules in the body called free radicals, which may be generated in dangerously high numbers by poor nutrition, X-rays, alcohol, cigarette smoke and pollutants. Vitamins and nutrients help strengthen the immune system by neutralizing these cell-damaging particles. A healthy emotional state is essential for proper immune function. Exercise, too, helps maintain good health by promoting blood circulation and ensuring a plentiful supply of oxygen throughout the body. Although vaccines and botanicals both elicit an immune response, vaccines boost the body’s response to a specific pathogen whereas botanicals tend to enhance overall immunity. Modern research and new understanding of the immune system have explained how many nutritional and herbal supplements work. Nutrients for immune support include Co-Enzyme Q10, Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, E, and Zinc. Co-Enzyme Q10 is a critical factor in energy production pathyways. Zinc helps to maintain the health of the thymus gland and improves the function of cells which are vital to the immune system. The herbal preparations, Licorice Root and Echinacea stimulate the immune response and also have anti-inflammatory effects.
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Rahter than demonstrating cortisone-like effects on inflammation, licorice root has been shown to effectively reduce inflammation by eliminating excessive free radicals at the site of inflammation, and it appears to increase the quantity of immune cells. Echinacea boosts immune-cell activity and prevents bacterial enzymes from breaking down the body’s tissues. For more information on ways to fortify your immune system, please contact Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Bill Spear at Hazle Drugs, 1 E. Broad St., Hazleton, Pa. 18201,570-454-2476, www.hazledrugs.com Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN is a Compounding Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is available for personal nutritional consultations at Hazle Drugs, 1 E. Broad St., Hazleton, Pa. 18201. 570-454-2476 or 800-439-2026 www.hazledrugs.com
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When The Best Cancer Treatment Is No Treatment Sometimes It’s Best To Watch And Wait Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Promising new medications recently have been approved for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer affecting the white blood cells that fight infection. Many people who used these medications in clinical trials went into partial or complete remission, or experienced longer periods of time in which the cancer did not progress. Even though these new medications are effective, they may not be the best treatment for every person with CLL. “For people who have a type of cancer that grows slowly (like CLL or prostate cancer), often the best thing to do is watch and wait,” says Lehigh Valley Health Network hematologist oncologist Harvey Hotchner, MD, with Lehigh Valley Physician Group Hematology Oncology–Alliance Drive. “Active treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation are not always the first recommendation.” Many people facing a cancer diagnosis feel immediate action is necessary and become stressed when watchful waiting is suggested. However, Hotchner says there are many reasons a physician might recommend this approach, including:
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Active treatment may be more effective when the cancer is at a certain stage. Some cancers progress so slowly people do not experience symptoms and never need treatment. The risks of treatment are greater than the possible benefits. When a doctor suggests watchful waiting, consider it optimistically. “It means you are in stable condition and the cancer is not spreading quickly,” Hotchner says. By closely monitoring your condition, your doctor can determine if or when active treatment are in your best medical interest. Here are things you can do if you are in a watch-and-wait situation: • Recognize changes in your body. Notify your
doctor if you begin to experience new or more severe symptoms. • See your doctor and get tests as scheduled. It’s the only way your doctor can precisely monitor your condition. • Be prepared. Understand what will happen should your doctor recommend an active cancer treatment. • Practice wellness. Whether you are sick or well, it’s always wise to exercise and eat a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Next Step Learn more about cancer care in the Greater Hazleton area. Visit LVHN.org/hazleton/hemonc-alliance.
Mahoning Valley Orthopedics, PC Receives MRI Accreditation By The Iac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an extremely useful diagnostic imaging tool, performed an estimated 28 million times annually in the United States, enabling interpreting physicians to visualize the structure and function of the body. As it provides detailed images of the soft tissue of the body, magnetic resonance is especially helpful in diagnosing issues related to neurological (brain), musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and oncological (cancer-related) conditions. Early detection of life threatening conditions and other diseases is possible through the use of MRI procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. While these tests are helpful, there are many facets that contribute to an accurate diagnosis based on MRI testing. The skill of the MRI technologist performing the examination, the type of equipment used, the background and knowledge of the interpreting physician and quality assurance measures are each critical to quality patient testing. Mahoning Valley Orthopedics, PC, located in Lehighton, PA has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in MRI in the area of Musculoskeletal MRI by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that Mahoning Valley Orthopedics, PC, has
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undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts. The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has been carefully critiqued on all aspects of its operations considered relevant by medical experts in the field of MRI. When scheduled for an MRI procedure, patients are encouraged to inquire as to the accreditation status of the facility where their examination will be performed and can learn more by visiting www.intersocietal.org/mri/main/patients.htm. IAC accreditation is widely respected within the medical community, as illustrated by the support of the national medical societies to MRI, which include physicians, technologists and physicists. MRI accreditation is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and in some cases by private insurers. However, patients should remain vigilant in making sure that their MRI procedures are performed within accredited facilities, because for some facilities it remains a voluntary process.
Upper Crossed Syndrome – A Common Cause Of Neck And Shoulder Pain by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Last month I wrote about Lower Crossed Syndrome which is a common cause of back and leg pains. There is also an Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS) which is a common reason people develop pains in their neck and shoulders. I often get told by my clients they do not remember doing anything that caused their pain. In many of these cases, UCS is to blame. UCS is a soft tissue imbalance in the neck/ back and chest region. It most likely comes about due to our modern lifestyles consisting of a lot of bent over activities and poor postures such as when we read, write or work. Combined with a lack of exercise and stretching, this leads to tightness developing in our chest and neck/shoulder muscles and weakness developing in our neck flexors and in our
Face Facts (NAPSA)-To make the most of the skin you're in, you need to keep it hydrated. That's one reason you should make sure your skin care routine is made up of formulas that enhance hydration and nourish the skin. Here are hints on how. • Step 1-Cleanse: Use a mild cleanser that thoroughly cleans your face and removes your makeup without stripping your skin of its natural oils. One, specially formulated with a sugar-derived glycoside foaming agent, is Ultra Facial Cleanser from the skin care company Kiehl's Since 1851. • Step 2-Tone: Let a mild, alcohol-free toner, such as the company's Ultra Facial Toner, gently remove surface debris and any remaining residue while providing hydration and comfort to your skin. • Step 3-Moisturize: A 24-hour hydrator, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream, helps reduce moisture loss and at the same time draws in and absorbs moisture from the air so your skin is visibly well balanced, even in harsh weather. This light-texture cream provides continuous water replenishment throughout the day. It's made with natural ingredients, including Antarcticine, a glacial glycoprotein found in Antarctica; Imperata cylindrica, an Australian desert plant; squalane, a botanical liquid molecularly similar to natural skin so it's easily absorbed; avocado oil; and vitamin E. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Collection is available at Kiehl's stores, select specialty retailers, www. Kiehls.com/ultrafacial and (800) KIEHLS-2.
upper back. UCS leads to the classical posture of a hunched upper back with shoulders that are rolled forward and the head poking out. This causes a lot of stress on the spine and shoulders resulting pain in the neck, upper shoulders, shoulder blades, arms and headaches. This syndrome can even cause low back pain. Treatment for UCS sounds easy. Loosen the tight muscles and strengthen the weak ones. However loosening tight soft tissues can be more complicated than it sounds, especially for soft tissue that has been tight for more than 3 months. Chronic muscle tightness causes them to change structurally which makes them less able to be stretched. Think of what happens over several years of tissue being tight. In these cases you may need someone to help loosen the restrictions and
adhesions that develop. Great techniques for this include manual therapies which are a series of treatment techniques such as Myofascial Release, a long prolonged stretching, and Myofascial Decompression, utilizing medical cupping to release adhesions. Once loose, you can then work on strengthening the weak areas as there will be less pain and tissue pulling on your muscles and joints. At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, we have a team of experts who utilize Manual Therapy treatment techniques to loosen tightness, balance 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, catch our TV show “Wellness Through FYZICAL Therapy” daily on WYLN.
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In Every Man Is A Little Boy by John Degenhart, DC I was on my way to work, and I listen to 91.5 FM radio station. It is a Christian radio station and they were interviewing a woman who wrote a book entitled "Emascularization" which is the term she used of ways that a woman can slowly tear down a man. In her marriage of 30 years, there were 8 years where she and her husband didn't talk to each other. Like two tenants in the same hotel room. Although in her book, each chapter took each letter to discuss ways that a woman uses a man.I will focus this shot writing one of point that she made. She said, "that no matter how accomplished or self-made any man is, inside of him is a little boy. A little boy who wants to be affirmed, that how hard he works, how he pays the bills. helps taking the kids to sporting events, or whatever, that this little boy needs constant love". Her husband agreed; he said, "It is one thing to get congratulated by your buddies, but it means the world to me when my wife tells me how good of a man I am".
I believe what she said is powerful, and when we hurt, emotionally, we stop praising each other. Holding back that praise is like holding water back from a plant. The love within us for each other will wither just like a dying plant. But in observing human behavior in my patients for 35 years, I believe it goes both ways. I believe a woman needs to be told how you love her, how you appreciate her. We all need to be loved. So if you are reading this, the next time you and your significant other are ignoring each other, you take the higher ground. You tell them how great they are. I know when you are mad you don't feel that way. But feelings are fickle, people are mad one day and so sad the next day when that person is gone and they wish they had time to express their true feelings. In every person, is a little boy, or a little girl, who will flourish with love and praise, or wither if you hold it back.
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by Stephen Schleicher, MD Many of my patients religiously take dietary supplements, often under the assumption that these will prevent cancer. My skepticism of this strategy began years ago when I learned that 1) Linus Pauling, the champion of magadoses of Vitamin C as a cure for everything ranging from the common cold to cancer, died of prostate cancer, and 2) Adelle Davis, one of the first over-the-top nutritional supplement gurus, died of bone cancer at age 70. Davis, when asked about her disease, rationalized that she would probably have died a lot earlier if she hadn’t followed her “healthy” lifestyle. Perhaps Davis was correct but one should take note of the following report on CBS news (April 20, 2015) titled: “Dietary supplements linked to increased cancer risk”. To quote from the story: “Consumers are always looking for ways to minimize their cancer risk, which is one reason why many turn to over-the-counter vitamin and mineral supplements. But new research finds that while companies promote dietary supplements for their cancer-prevention benefit, some may end up doing more harm than good”. Cited are 12 scientific studies involving over 300,000 people demonstrating that a number of supplements actually make a person much more likely to develop certain types of cancer rather than protect against the disease. The analysis revealed that “people who took high doses of beta carotene supplements had an increased risk for lung cancer,” while “selenium supplements were associated with skin cancer” and “men who took vitamin E had an elevated risk for prostate cancer.” Over half of the American population buys into the idea that dietary supplements are healthy, spending upward of $28 billion a year. Perhaps some of this money is best spent elsewhere.
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by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Adult day care centers offer a dual solution. They help family caregivers who need a respite from caregiving responsibilities as they provide seniors health-promoting opportunities to socialize with other seniors. Open during daytime hours, adult day care centers provide a safe, supportive environment for older adults who need assistance with independent living as they receive essential mental and social stimulation through the center's organized activities. At the same time, the centers offer family members peace of mind that their loved one is in good hands when they are involved with work or other responsibilities. Adult day care centers promote well-being and quality of life by providing social and health-related services. They also offer nutritious meals and snacks to accommodate special diets. Activities provided at adult day care centers may include: • Arts and crafts • Musical entertainment and singing • Games that provide mental stimulation • Exercise appropriate to ability • Local outings • Discussion and reminiscing Some adult day care centers also coordinate programming with children to provide intergenerational opportunities for the seniors and children, and some have special program-
ming for persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related conditions. Additional services provided by some centers include transportation to and from the center, counseling and support groups for caregivers, and health screening and monitoring services for the seniors. According to the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)there are about 4,000 adult day care centers in the U.S. The growth in adult day care in the past 20 years has been driven by the tremendous growth in the nation's senior citizen population and seniors' increasing preference for in-home and community-based services over institutionally-based care. Adult day care is appropriate for seniors who: • Are alone during the day while family members are at work or taking care of other responsibilities • Need companionship, social stimulation and functional assistance • Are physically or cognitively challenged but do not require 24-hour supervision • Are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. • Can not be safely left alone at home Adult day care services are not covered by Medicare. However, Medicaid will assist with the costs of licensed adult day care for persons who have limited income and assets. Some centers offer services on a sliding fee scale, based on income. Some private medical insurance policies cover a portion of adult day care costs when licensed medical professionals are involved in the care. In addition, some long-term care insurance may pay for adult day care services, and dependentcare tax credits may be available to caregivers in some cases.
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Brides And Grooms – Say “I Do” To Teeth Whitening And Cosmetic Dentistry by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. On your wedding day you will be smiling from sun up to sun down! Make sure your teeth are up for the challenge. Our office can help you score a dazzling smile for your “Big Day”! Recently, a survey had asked brides, “What one thing would you have done prior to your wedding that you hadn't thought to do?” Believe it or not the number one answer was “looking back at my pictures and videos, I wish that both myself and my groom would have brightened our smile! In the future, all beautiful brides and grooms pride themselves on sharing their cherished wedding photos and videos with others. Though hair styles and fashion trends tend to continuously change, a whiter, brighter smile is truly timeless. Although brides and grooms may reflect and laugh over how funny they looked “back in the day”, a whiter, brighter smile will
never go out of style. By now I am certain that you are asking yourself, “What can I do to assure that my smile is as beautiful as it can be?”. Following are a few hints to make your day a most memorable one for generations to come: 1) Affirm your budget. If you are still planning your wedding and are not 100% happy with the overall condition of your teeth, it may be a wise idea to reduce some “wedding extras” and spring for bondings or crowns. When you review your wedding photos and videos over the years, you won't see your vintage champagne, designer shoes, or over-the-top honeymoon which cost a small fortune, but you will assuredly notice your less than ideal smile, especially if you wish to defer treatment until after your special day. 2) Initiate tooth whitening early. I encourage my patients to begin the process at least a
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The Laurels Senior Living Community June 2015 Springtime Celebrations May is such a magnificent time of year; the beautiful songs of the birds, the flowers in bloom, the extra daylight and breathtaking sunsets. May 1st marked 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 our garden, our good friend, Roberta, will be helping us with all of our annual gardening fun! We can’t wait to start planting. Mother’s Day Tea Social We had such a breath taking, sunny day for our annual Mother’s Day Tea Social on May 9th. Our kitchen chef created delicious cookies such as thumbprints, viscuits, macaroons, lemon and much more. Arranged on beautiful sterling silver trays, we also served a variety of tea and fruit while our residents and family members enjoyed entertainment by our friends, Tony Angelo & Bobby Seamon. Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was a beautiful day! And a special thank you to our moms, who we cherish every day! Laurels Memorial Day Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day Weekend; the “official kickoff to summer”! During our annual Memorial Day ceremony, we will honor our veterans with special surprises and an ice cream social. Hand-made ribbons will be given to each veteran to symbolize their courage and dedication to our country while Laurels resident Joe Yurechko accompanies us on the harmonica. The Laurels would like to thank all the brave men and women who have given so much so that we may enjoy the freedom that we have today. We are excited to begin the summer journey! Activity Corner This month keeps us swinging, moving and entertained by talents of: Tony Angelo& Bobby Seamon, Tonya & Marge and Mickey Daniels. Upcoming Events We will be heading out to lunch at Friendly’s and picnics at Community Park. Plus we always enjoy our shopping excursions at the Laurel Mall, Wal-Mart and Church Hill Mall. Our culinary group will be making chocolate chip cookies and pizza! Yum! Laurels Volunteers Anyone interested in volunteering any of their free time to help out in any way can contact the activities department at 570-455-7757. Any amount of time would be greatly appreciated.
Don’t forget to view our website for updates at www.laurels-seniorliving.com/activities and check out our Facebook page. You can get weekly updates on all the fun we’re having! Personal Assistance At the Laurels, we offer “Special Personal Assistance”. Our Laurels residents are very special to us; we enjoy the privilege of providing each of our residents with our personal attention. Since shopping can be difficult for some of our residents, we provide a weekly Personal Shopping service. Residents submit a list of items needed from the store on Tuesdays by 3:00 PM and receive delivery by Wednesday morning.
Also, our staff is always available and willing to offer any assistance, as in help with writing a letter, wrap a gift, or even help choose a pair of shoes to match the outfit; no matter what the request may be. The Laurels is locally Owned and Operated, and we take personal pride in our facility because your family becomes our family. If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-4557757, or email us at info@laurels-seniorliving. com. You can also stop by for a 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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