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Our Demise Is Exaggerated Over the past 20 years it has been said many times that the internet would replace hard copy print in the magazine world. Here at Panorama, you would understand why such an occurrence would have a significant impact on our business market, advertisers, and readers. I am glad to report that the demise of magazine print has been greatly exaggerated. A recent survey (June 2015) regarding the preferences of consumers on printed vs. digital communications has been published by two sides. The global organization was created to promote the responsible production, use, and sustainability of printed magazines. The survey, which was commissioned by two sides and undertaken by International Research Company Toluna, sought the opinion and preferences of U.K. and U.S. consumers on a number of issues relating to the change from paper based to digital media. Results of the U.S. survey highlighted that 88% of respondents indicated that they understand, retain or use information better when they read print on paper compared to 64% and less when reading on electronic devises. The same trend was found for reading complicated documents with 80% indicating a clear preference to reading print on paper, and reading print on screen showing a much lower preference than print at below 16% across all age groups. The survey also revealed 81% found printed media more relaxing to read, while 62% of mobile/smartphone users (rising to 73% among the 18 to 24 year olds) were concerned about how the devises were damaging their health (eye strain, headaches & insomnia). Overall, the survey reported that 81% of respondents preferred to read printed magazines when given their choice. The results of the U.S. Survey will be useful for all those who choose the way information is distributed, particularly for ad-
vertisers who need to understand how information is being delivered, received, processed and retained. The survey shows that 68% of respondents believe that books are more likely to encourage learning and the development of other skills than using screens, and that 63% of respondents worry that children are not going to learn as efficiently. Key findings from the U.S. survey: 1. 88% of respondents can retain or use information better when they read print on paper. There were only minor differences between age groups. 2. 75% indicated that they were more relaxed and receptive when reading a magazine in print compared to 26% when reading a magazine on a screen. Differences among age groups were minor, with over 73% of all age groups preferring to read a magazine in print. 3. Advertisements in print are clearly given more attention than their online equivalents. Survey indicates 64% pay more attention to advertising when reading magazines in print while only 26% pay more attention to advertising when reading magazines online. 4. The preferences for reading print increases with age. However, over 68% across all age groups indicated they prefer printed magazines as being easier to read. Panorama Community Magazine has been here serving the five county areas that we call the “Hazleton Region’s” monthly magazine since 1982. We expect to be here for years to come with the help of our valued readers and trusted advertisers. My thanks to you all! *SOURCE: Two Sides North America
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—Larry Collum, CEO/Publisher
“My return-on-investment with the Panorama Magazine has been far greater than any other advertising method I have tried in this area. Never has a month gone by when I have not had a few potential clients say that they saw my Ad in Panorama. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Panorama for years to come.” — Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq Offices in McAdoo & Weatherly • 570-476-5699 • 570-427-8409
“Panorama Magazine is a great advertising medium. It has given The Foundation excellent public exposure.”
— Karen Esak Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center
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“Panorama Magazine is great exposure for local businesses & events alike. The list of upcoming activities gives all our patrons (who come in for breakfast, lunch & dinner) ideas of things to do within our local area.” — Connie Ferrari, The Beacon Diner 189 Claremont Ave., Tamaqua • 35 E. Blakeslee Dr., Lehighton
Editor's Note
Unfortunately, Marolyn Pensock will not be writing an article this month. Look forward to reading her articles in upcoming months.
Comment or Suggestion?
Any comments or suggestions with reference to my articles, please send your thoughts to larry@panoramapa.com. Thank You For Reading Panorama Community Magazine!
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2015 Nescopeck Community Days Festival August 13, 14 & 15 Nescopeck Park Grounds in Nescopeck
5:30 -10pm at the Nescopeck Park Grounds, 501 Raber Avenue in Nescopeck. This year's The annual Nescopeck Community Days theme, “The Old West”. There will be many favorite and differFestival will be held Thursday, Friday and ent activities at this year's festival including Saturday, August 13th, 14th and 15th from the annual parade, games, a variety of food stands, live entertainment and a Chinese Auction. The Chinese Auction will run all weekend. Prizes will be drawn on Saturday ALL NATURAL night. FRESH DELI (No Preservatives/No GMO/Gluten Free) The Nescopeck Community Days Parade
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2015 Keystone State Hot & Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival—August 29 & 30 Zanolini Nursery & Country Shop in Drums
Wiggle Your Toes.. Follow Your Nose.. Give Us A Grin.. The Garlic Is In! The Hot & Stinky Garlic & Herb Festival held annually at Zanolini’s Nursery, is the premier event for garlic lovers. This two-day celebration of the wonders of Garlic is the only one of its kind in Drums. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features garlic-inspired foods, marvelous music, area artisans, Pennsylvania wine tasting, a Chinese auction, crazy contests and local & organic agriculture. Area garlic growers will have the first of their fresh 2015 crop at the festival. People just can’t get enough of watching the folk cry, dance, and sweat from the spicy food of our Hot Pepper and Garlic Eating contests. Come join the fun at the ultimate Garlic Eating Contest and see if you can beat last year's winner. Come celebrate the harvest August 29th
and 30th at the 16th Keystone State Hot & Stinky Garlic Festival. Bring family and friends out for a stink‘n good time. While you’re enjoying the festival, visit our beautiful Country Shop full of wonderful home and garden accents. This all takes place at Zanolini Nursery on the St. Johns Road in Drums. Admission and parking are free. Visit our website at www.zanolininursery. com for a complete schedule of events, featured attractions, and a list of attending vendors and like us on Face Book.
Hobbie Vol. Fire Company Carnival Friday, July 31st Saturday, August 1st Sunday, August 2nd Friday JULY 31st Hillbilly D’Lax 7-11
Saturday August 1ST Garden Tractor Pull 3 pm Kartune 7-11 pm
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Presented by Joe Maddon’s Respect90 Foundation and the Hazleton Art League Saturday August 8th 9am to 3pm Peace Love and Chalk in Downtown Hazleton is a FREE street chalk festival. Artist will spend hours on Saturday turning Broad Street into a display of Chalk Art. Artist, Sponsors and Spectators will be captivated by the artist while enjoying the many groovy family friendly activities and great food. The event will feature Groovy Car Painting, Chalk Mural (all ages welcome to participate) Music, Food, and Yuengling Ice Cream for $1 at the The Shop 2. For more information call Marie Hayes at Hazleton Art League, 570-956-5560. Carmine Paratore at The Shop 2, 570-861-8455. E-mail hazletonartleague@outlook.com
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11am to 7pm 11am to 5pm Garlic Farmers • Crafters & Vendors Live Music • Delicious Food Chinese Auction • Garlic Eating Contest located on St. Johns Road, Drums
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Area Farm Markets Add Flavor To The Area Area Farm Markets are one of the special treats we are fortunate to have in our area. While the number of small farms across the country has been reducing over the past half century, we can still enjoy the numerous offerings of many family-owned farms. From savoring fruit and produce at the peak of freshness to meeting the people who grow your food, there are many reasons to support our farm markets. Real Flavor Usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested, fruits and vegetables produced locally are fresher and taste better than produce which has been shipped for a long period of time. Statistics show that produce purchased in supermarkets may have been shipped from distant states and countries traveling an average of 1,300 miles for as many as 7 to 14 days. When eaten at the height of ripeness, one reaps the benefits of the exceptional flavor and nutrients of the produce. At the farmers market you find an amazing array of produce that you don’t see in your average supermarket. More Nutrition Generally speaking, produce that is fresh and local is nutritionally superior to the fruits and veggies in many grocery stores. Many factors affect the nutrient quality of these foods, such as when the crop was harvested, how it was grown, how it was handled and processed, and how long it's been sitting on the supermarket shelf. All of these factors can decrease nutrient quality. Farm-fresh food goes through fewer nutrient-diminishing steps and gets from the earth to your table sooner. This means it is probably richer in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals (thanks to less transport, processing and storage time). As a general rule of thumb if you are not sure what to eat, Just eat a rainbow of color. Enjoy The Seasons Let you taste buds lead you through the seasons. From hot summer days through those cool early fall months, farmers markets are in full swing, yielding a bounty of beautiful, fresh, local produce. As you look forward to berries in spring, sweet corn in summer, or pumpkins in autumn, you can enjoy the incredible views, fresh air and the awesome flavor each unique season offers.
Meet The Farmer—Our Farmer's Spotlight When you’re at the market, you can pick up some produce and talk to the farmer. The same people who grow the food are usually present to sell their crops at the market, and they have a wealth of knowledge to share. They can tell you how it was grown, how much longer it will be available this season, how to grow the same fruits or vegetables in your garden, and how to store and prepare the food that you buy. All you have to do is ask. You can’t afford not to take advantage of one-on-one contact with local farmers. • Broyan’s Farm Market located in Nescopeck Township, Broyan’s Market is truly a family affair with three generations currently working the farm, Albert, his son Fran and his wife Jen and their children Colton, Logan and Shania. For over 50 years, Broyan’s has offered a full variety of in season produce and fruits. Their store is open year round and includes a full line deli, ice cream, bulk foods and baking products. During the spring months Broyan’s has wide variety of flowers. In addition to their on-site location they can be found during the summer Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Hazle Park and Thursdays on the Square in Wilkes-Barre. • Burger’s Farm Market located on St Johns Road in St John’s, Burger’s opens with the first harvest of corn in early July and closes with first snowflake around Thanksgiving. In between they host the Preserves of the Past – Antique farm equipment expo and festival in September and Pumpkin Hay rides in October. This year they are starting more pick your own options. In 2008 after nearly 120 years of farming, Burgers joined the Luzerne County Preservation Program ensuring they will be farming long into the future. Burger’s also takes their product to farm markets in Freeland on Wednesdays and Downtown Hazleton on Friday’s throughout the summer. • Ochs Farm Market located on County Road in Drums. The Ochs family has been farming since the 1880’s and in 2002 they joined the Luzerne County Preservation Program to ensure they will continue to farm the land forever. Today the farm is run by 5th Generation Bryan and the 6th Generation, Matthew, Andrew and Daniel. Ochs is open year round. They kick off the year with their own Greenhouse flowers and plants. As the year progresses they have a full line of their own fruits and vegetables. As the growing season winds down they have local apples during the winter, ¼ and ½ custom beef, fresh turkeys and capons. Their store includes
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bulk foods, baking products and old fashion candies. • Pumpkin Hill Produce Farms located on Route 239 halfway between Wapwallopen and Route 93. At 25 years they are one of the newest farms on the scene. Pumpkin Hill kicks off the fresh season every year with their very popular pick your own strawberries. Owner Harry Roinick has introduced plastic culture growing to increase his size and yield of his strawberries. As the spring turns into summer so does the farms offerings with their own sweet corn, a wide variety of peppers, potatoes and a large offering of other vegetables. In October the farm turns orange with a large selection of pumpkins. Harry likes to say “If the product is good they will come” and they do. • Thomas Farm located on County Road in Drums, they were the first farm to join the Luzerne County Land Preservation. Owner Richard Thomas can trace the origins of the farm back to 1845. Open from April through Thanksgiving, Thomas offers a full variety of fresh products including Spring Flowers and Plants, Mums in the fall, their own corn, peppers, tomatoes, and a wide variety of other vegetables. Their offerings also include red, yellow and orange watermelons. Thomas Farm can also be found every Thursday behind the Foster Township Municipal Building. • Zukovich’s Farm Market has been in business since 1997. Family owned and operated by John and Annette Zukovich. They are conveniently located 1 mile West of Skipper Dipper’s, off Route 309, Tamaqua. Open 7 days a week, 9am-6pm now through October. Zukovich’s specializes in home grown fresh fruits and vegetable including their famous sweet corn. They also carry a full line of Wos-Wit products. Zukovich’s is not your ordinary farm market. All fruits and vegetables are beautifully displayed for you to purchase. Sometimes you’ll find fresh cut flowers from the garden and in the fall you will find a huge selection of beautiful pumpkins, gourds and picture perfect corn stalks. After shopping, walk next door to Rough Cut Barbeque, owned and operated by daughter Jacklyn and son in law Dustin Varner. Experience phenomenal smoked pork, chicken, beef and ribs which, by the way, have been smoked in their “on-site” smoker. They also carry fresh cut fries, baked beans, coleslaw and roasted corn on the cob. Get it to go, buy it by the pound, or eat it right there. They are open Friday through Sunday 11am-7pm now through October.
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Eckley Hosts Annual August Civil War Event by Eckley Miners’ Village During the time of America’s great Civil War, the state of Pennsylvania was among the most populated states of the Union. It sent more than 340,000 soldiers off to fight, and acted as a barricade for other states farther north in the event of Confederate invasion. In June 1863, Pennsylvania became the target of invasion for Rebel forces. Led by General Robert E. Lee, southern troops pushed north into the Keystone State, causing the state to call upon emergency volunteers and reserves to help hold their ground. Confederate forces captured Carlisle, Pa., and pushed onwards towards Harrisburg. A battle was becoming evident, so under the direction of General George S. Meade, emergency forces holding ground in Penn-
sylvania were recalled, and Meade’s Union army met Lee’s army in Gettysburg, Pa., for what would be the erate soldiers and civilians will take up camp “High Water Mark of throughout the Eckley village. Visitors will the Confederacy” and have the chance to stroll through campsites and learn about the Civil War from these living historians. Throughout the weekend, Kent Courtney will be performultimately, the ing traditional instrumental and bloodiest batvocal performances of the era, tle of the Civil Dave Matsinko will be playing War. traditional folk music, and Paul Among the Riffon will treat visitors to his numerous Civil War fiddle music. Union troops On Saturday, there will be a Tableau Fashat Gettysburg was the 81st Regiment, Company K, comprised in part, of coal miners ion Show presented by the Mifflin Guard who were uncertain if they would survive the civilians followed by afternoon tea in the war and return to their families living in the Sharpe House. Both days will feature skiranthracite coal mining patch town of Eckley, mishes between Union and Confederate soldiers, performances by the Eckley Players, Pa. On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and goods available for purchase by period sutlers, 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Eckley Miners’ and food. Event admission is $10 Adults (13-64), $9 Village Associates will be hosting their annual Living History and Civil War Weekend to Seniors (65+), and $6 Children (6-12). For more information on any of Eckley’s commemorate the efforts of Pennsylvanians during the war, especially those who emanat- events, call the museum at 570-636-2070 or visit us online at www.eckleyminersvillageed from Eckley. During the event, Union soldiers, Confed- museum.com or www.facebook.com/eckleyminersvillage. Eckley Miners’ Village Museum is located three miles south of Freeland, Pa. on Highland Road, off Route 940. Resource Acknowledgement: PHMC, http://bit.ly/1JfLfMQ and PA Civil War 150, http://bit.ly/1IYdvIi
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At The Bell’ Italia Festival, It’s All About The Food….AND Then Some by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO It seems that whenever friends and family gather together, those happy occasions always revolve around food. People enjoy sitting around a table or walking side by side talking about what is important to them and sharing some delicious tastes that are either familiar or new to them. If enjoying wonderful food with those you love is important to you, then the Hazleton UNICO 8th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival at Hazle Township Community Park is the place to be on September 19th and 20th. Of course there will be Italian favorites including pizza, pasta, meatballs, and sausage and peppers but that is not all! How about sinking your teeth into succulent pulled pork, teriyaki pork loin with peach glaze, Texas beef brisket, Jamaican jerk chicken, or roast beef with cheese? For the little kids (or us grown up kids) creamy macaroni and cheese will be featured along with Spanish rice, bourbon baked beans and cole slaw. And these are just to name a few!
Dessert anyone? We can tempt your taste buds with a fabulous assortment of specialty pastries, fried dough, and breads! Therefore, as you can see, no one should leave hungry when coming to the Hazleton UNICO Bell’ Italia Festival! But the saying goes that “man does not live by bread alone”, so food will not be the only thing the festival has to offer. There will be a variety of enjoyable entertainment available throughout the two-day event. Also, to please the young or young at heart amusements will be on hand for you to try your luck. If watching others eat in a “not the cleanest way” might be entertaining to you then make sure to visit the festival during the SpaghettiEating Contest! Or maybe you might even want to join in the fun and enter the contest yourself! Needless to say, there will be something for everyone at the 8th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival at Hazle Township Community Park, September 19th and 20th. We at UNICO hope to see you there!
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FUNFEST 2015: Saturday, September 12th And Sunday, September 13th As the calendar turns to August and the summer moves to its final phase, the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Funfest Committee kicks into high gear for the planning of FUNFEST 2015. Broad Street will be filled with sights and sounds of the 37th annual street festival that occurs on Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th. The 2 day community event for NEPA is the largest of its kind. It’s history is deeply rooted in providing a family-friendly atmosphere that is fun for all ages and most importantly FREE. Entertainment of local groups in a variety
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of music types, dance and karate will perform all day Saturday at different locations on the Broad street footprint between Church and Cedar Street. Anoth- FUNFEST 2015 Grand Marshall er Saturday feature is the Mrs. Albina “Beanie” Maddon 26th annual FUNFEST car show with a variety of classes to enter your vehicle in. The Big Stage will have live entertainment for your listening pleasure as well as many other special events for kids and seniors alike. Both days will feature the streets mixed with nonprofit and community groups and professional vendors. New this year in our revamped event, craft show vendors will create a colorful blend of variety and fun along the entire festival footprint. As the funfest committee co-Chair Pastor DeRamus of Apostolic Faith Church noted, “This weekend is about our community coming together to celebrate each other, our organizations and our town’. Rides for young children will be in the City’s Parking lot located alongside the CAN DO building and the favorite for kids of all ages is the “Touch a Truck” event that will be located on Board street from Pine to Cedar. A highlight of each FUNFEST weekend is Sunday’s parade. The parade begins at 2:30 pm and features many local high school bands from our region as well as the celebrated Hazleton Area High School Marching Band. New this year is a corporate float competition. Industries in our area are working on building floats that show pride in their companies hoping for a chance to win the “ Chamber Chairman’s Traveling Trophy” for the “Top Dog” in the corporate float division. Large festive helium balloons will be flying along the parade route, other local groups will also march in one of the parades division. Once again, the official TV station of the FUNFEST parade, and a corporate sponsor, WYLN will bring you the action on WYLN TV 35. Each year, the naming of the FUNFEST parade Grand Marshal is a special moment. Our theme this year is Homecoming and the committee’s choice for Grand Marshall is Mrs. Albina “Beanie” Maddon, is the representation of that. Mrs. Cathy Kutchie, Carmen’s Deli and Carmen’s Country Inn and FUNFEST Co-Chair noted, “ What better person to represent businesses, organizations and the amazing families we have in the Greater Hazleton Area” Mrs. Maddon, mother of Joe Maddon, Carmine Parlatore and Mark Maddon are excited about her ride down Broad Street. The family has generously donated a signed Chicago Cubs Jersey that Mrs. Maddon will wear in the parade and then raffle off after the event concludes. This was a way to raise extra money for FUNFEST, so that this great tradition continues. Sponsors and volunteers alike are what makes the festival a reality each year. We hope to see you for at “ Hazleton’s Homecoming” on Broad Street, September 12th and 13th. For more information call Julie at the Chamber at 570-455-1509.
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17th Annual Shenandoah Heritage Day & Parade of Nations— August 00 Girard Park in Shenandoah
History Of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania There is much debate over the origin of the name “Shenandoah.” It is said to originate from Algonquian-Wakashian American Indians and one theory is that it means Beautiful Star Daughter or Daughter of the Skies. Another theory is that it means Sprucelined Stream or river flowing alongside high hills and mountains. The area that became Shenandoah, Pennsylvania was incorporated as a borough in January 16, 1866, having been laid out by Peter Schaeffer of Pottsville in 1862. The first known resident was a man named Peter Kehley who cleared a patch of land at the center of the valley and built a log cabin there, sometime around 1830. Peter Kehley maintained his farm for about 20 years in total isolation. Shenandoah grew rapidly with the influx of skilled miners and laborers to work the surrounding coal fields. Situated in the Middle Western coal field, Shenandoah had the richest deposit of Anthracite of all the known fields. The Mammoth vein, the largest known anthracite coal vein, runs directly under the town. Coal brought thousands of immigrants to Shenandoah. First came the English mine owners and bosses, then the Welsh skilled miners. These were quickly followed by the Germans and the Irish. By the early 1870’s,
the Irish were the predominant immigrants to come to Shenandoah. Beginning in the late 1870’s, immigration into Shenandoah shifted from the Western European countries to the Eastern European countries, primarily Lithuania, Poland, the Ukraine and Slovakia. As each new wave of immigrants arrived in Shenandoah, they set about to establish their own church with services in their native language and eventually to establish parochial schools where their children could be taught both English and their own language and customs. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church was the first Greek Catholic Church established in the United States in 1884. By 1920, the town had a population of nearly 30,000 residents and the city began taking on an appearance. In the 1930’s, Shenandoah boasted 22 nationalities, 22 churches and a large synagogue. As of the census of 2010, there were 5,071 people. In the 1920’s, the garment industry began to develop in the area. At its peak, there were approximately 15 large garment factories operating in Shenandoah at one time. One out of every two households had a woman in the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. This was particularly true in the early 1950’s when the community was hard hit by
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the decline of the anthracite coal industry after World War II. The mines were closing one after the other and coal miners looked to find work elsewhere. The garment industry sustained many families. People are returning to the region, some in retirement and many just seeking a good place to raise their families. Houses are being restored, new businesses are opening and Shenandoah is fast becoming the “Ethnic Food Capital of the East Coast” with Mrs. T’s Pierogies, Lee’s Oriental Foods, Kowalonek Kielbasi Shop, Lucky’s Kielbasi Shop and Capitol Food Market’s kielbasi. In addition, the Shenandoah Borough Council, the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society and a newly organized Downtown Revitalization Group have all joined to implement programs that will return Shenandoah to its position as the best town in northern Schuylkill County. Stop by and check out Shenandoah’s 17th Annual Heritage Day on Saturday, August 22nd! Ethnic food, entertainment and “Parade of Nations” pageantry at Girard Park, Washington and Main Streets in Shenandoah. For more information call (570) 4622060 or visit our website at www.downtownshenandoah.com.
Annual Labor Day Old Fashioned Miners Picnic At No. 9 Mine This extraordinary event includes many donations by the last living Anthracite photographer, Scott Herring. Some of his donations include photographs of the original miners from No.9 Coal Mine. Scott will be donating future displays of his work showing mining and miners today. The Anthracite History Preservation is honored to show his work in a permanent display at the No.9 Coal Mine and Museum for the public to see. There is an open invitation to the public to stop by and view this wonderful exhibit. Still under restoration and construction, the preservation is looking forward to the completion of the donated display by the end of the season. The Anthracite History Preservation sends many thanks and appreciation to Scott Herring. There is always work to be done in the mine, museum and the grounds. If you have the time, talent and interest, please call or even stop by. No time is too little, nor any talent too small. Every hand is appreciated. Thank you for your generous help and continued support for preserving Anthracite History for generations. The picnic and its events include: A Veterans Salute, A Civil War Re-Enactment, Coal Mine Tours, Museum Tours, Music, Coal Gift items, Regional History Books and much more fun for the entire family! The
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The 22nd Annual
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saturday, august 8th • www.TheGreatPottsvilleCruise.com It's Time For The 22nd Annual “The Great Pottsville Cruise”, Saturday, August 8th! Now in its 22nd year, “The Great Pottsville Cruise” continues to bring thousands of people together for one very special day of Car Craziness in the City of Pottsville and surrounding areas. The Cruise continues to feature hundreds of vintage, antique, street rods, and custom cars making their way around to all of the Raffle Run stops. It's a wonderful day of viewing some of the finest cars, trucks, and motorcycles from all over the East Coast. The Cruise begins with the Annual Raffle Run from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. with the vehicles finding their way to over 20 different businesses around the Pottsville area. The downtown car show starts at 3pm until 9pm. Judging is from 4pm-7pm maybe your car will be picked to win one of the 65 trophies. This year we have two live bands. The Dave Mell Blues Band from Reading, Pa will be performing at the Arch Street Lot. They play “Classic Rock”, R&B, Motown, and Blues. The Local Boys from New Philadelphia will be performing outside of “The Wooden Keg” on Norwegian Street. They play music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Appearing Live from A&E Television Hit Show ‘Shipping Wars” Jessica Samko Jessica “The Road Warrior” will be signing autographs at the Arch Street Lot. Sam-Son Productions will be filming a one hour television show. The show is hosted by our own cruise C0-Chairman ‘Ed Hurst” Maybe Ed will choose you and your ride to do an interview for the show. The Great Pottsville Cruise has teamed up with downtown restaurants for cruise day.
Stop by Roma Pizza and visit their upstairs Oak Room, The Greystone offers fine upscale dining, The Wooden Keg offers an Irish theme, Paul Larzarchick’s Sports Bar & Grill for burgers. Visit the Lions Club Hotdog tent. Like Ice Cream? Visit the Yuengling ice cream truck. Do you remember penny candy? Stop by the Something Sweet Candy store on North Center Street. The Great Pottsville Cruise is giving away a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD to a Schuylkill County Veteran at 8:30pm. Come and watch a proud Veteran receive this Jeep as our way of supporting our Veterans. “The Great Pottsville Cruise” an event that is continuing the Pottsville Lions Club ability to say “We Serve” our community. Thank you to all the volunteers, businesses, individuals, that make “The Great Pottsville Cruise” GREAT. Without all of the support from the City of Pottsville, Lions Club members, vehicle owners, and all the volunteers that make up The Committee, this event doesn’t
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continue. Be part of the fun, memories, and good times. 2015 Great Pottsville Cruise Saturday, August 8th • Cruise day starts at Jerry’s Classic Car Museum 9am-4pm • Raffle Run 11am-3pm • Downtown Car Show 3pm-9-pm • Judging 4pm-7pm. Trophies 8pm • Veterans Car Give Away 8:30pm Registration is $20.00 be one of the first 500 to receive a Goodie Bag, Dash Plaque, and Cruise Pin. Registration is available on Cruise Day or Stop by one of our Pre-Registration Outlets For more details about “The Great Pottsville Cruise”, call 570-628-4561 or see the website at www.thegreatpottsvillecruise.com. Friend Us on Facebook @ Pottsville Cruise. See you at the 2015 “Great Pottsville Cruise”!
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23rd Annual Pioneer Day At Pioneer Tunnel Coal MIne Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland will p.m. This year’s Pioneer Day is in celebrabe hosting its 23rd Annual Pioneer Day on Sat- tion of Pioneer Tunnel’s 53rd anniversary as a urday, August 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 tourist attraction. In addition to its coal mine tours and steam train rides, which will be running continuously, many special events will take place in Higher-Up Park which is adjacent to the Pioneer Tunnel grounds. 10am to 5pm Music and entertainment will be provided free of charge. Visitors waiting to board, and •Coal Mine Tours while taking the coal mine tours, will be enter•Steam Train Rides tained with coal mining songs and stories by •Craft Fair Stu Richards and Tommy Symons known lo•Live Music cally as the “Breaker Boys.” There is a charge for the coal mine tours and steam train rides. The •Food regionally popular “Ray G” will be performing •Games & More! on the bandstand in the park from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a mix of 50’s – 90’s classics and modern country music. Bring a lawn chair HOURS: Memorial Day thru Labor Day ~ Open Daily 10am to 5pm. and sit back and relax while listening to some Mine Tours & Steam Rides run continuosly. great music. A craft fair will be held throughLast Train Ride at 3:45pm. Last Mine Tour at 4:30pm. out Higher-Ups Park with many unique hand19th & Oak Sts., Ashland crafted items. Several local community organizations will be selling raffle tickets on theme Take Rt. 61 North to Ashland. Turn left at Mother’s Memorials. Go to 20th Street & turn left at our sign. baskets, fundraising items, and offering pictorial displays and free information. The highlight of Pioneer Day is always the food concessions. Several local churches, organizations, and food vendors will be selling chicken barbeque dinners, bleenies, homemade baked goods, haluski, halupki, hamburgers, hot dogs, bean soup, pizza, pulled pork sandwiches, sausage sandwiches, rib-eye steak sandwiches, pierogies, french fries, ice cream, barbeque, funnel cakes, and many other delicious foods. If you’ve never been to Pioneer Tunnel, one of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten tourist attractions right in your own backyard, plan to come to Pioneer Day for a day filled with great food and entertainment. If you haven’t done it before, take our mine tour and find out all about our rich coal mining heritage and what it was like in the days when “coal was king.” Also take a scenic ride on the “Henry Clay” where you’ll see a strip mine, a replica of a “bootleg” coal mine, and hear all about the Centralia mine fire. Plan to visit the Pioneer Tunnel gift shop which ofFamily Atmosphere fers specialty t-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry and 790 57 Drive, Palmerton • 610-381-3381 Pet Friendly souvenirs hand-crafted from coal, train items, (18 miles from Pocono International Raceway) Fishing • Swimming and other unique gifts and souvenirs. FULL USE OF FACILITIES FOR Pioneer Tunnel is located at 19th & Oak Nature Trails FAMILY OR COMPANY PICNICS Wooded & Open Sites • Full Hookups • Laundry Sts. in Ashland. On Pioneer Day, free parking RV Pull-Thru • Cabin & Camper Rentals Rec Hall • Pool & Store • Snack Bar • Planned Activities Tent Sites Featuring 50amp • Wifi and shuttle service will be available in the GitCountry & Oldies Music • Bands &DJs 120 Campground Lane, Tunkhannock man Bros. parking lot at 23rd & Center Sts. For Reservations Only 570-836-1997 more information call 570-875-3850 or visit our website at www.pioneertunnel.com.
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Join Us For All The First Friday Fun On August 7th In Downtown Hazleton provided by Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress Downtown Hazleton is “revving” up for the First Friday of August (August 7th), which features the Chamber’s annual Car Cruise-In and Farmer’s Market, several art exhibits (including the kickoff to Art League’s “Peace Love and Chalk” event), a sidewalk art sale, free movies, a free walking tour of the historic Vine Street Cemetery, beer tastings, live music, boxing by the Hazleton Area Boxing Club, live professional wrestling at the Sanctuary, opening night of "Mary Poppins" at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, and several merchant promotions. Activities kick off at 10:00 AM with the weekly Downtown Hazleton Farmer’s Market, which takes place along Broad Street between Laurel and Wyoming. The band “Shock Value” will be performing between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the nearby Broad Street Pocket Park. For more information contact the Chamber at 570455-1509. There are four art events this month. From 5:00-7:00 PM, the public is invited to “Meet the Artists.” The Dragonfly is featuring the photography of Rick Cannella, who is both a local photographer and stained glass artist. Concurrently, the lobby of the Hayden Tower at the Markle is hosting the “Invisible Brushstrokes” exhibit of visiting Dominican artist and architect Rayson Peralta, which will feature his recent paintings of local urban landmarks. From 6:00 PM-8:00 PM the Hazleton Art League is hosting its annual “Student & Faculty” exhibit at their gallery (225 E. Broad St.). Together with Joe Maddon’s Respect90 Foundation they will also be kicking off their “Peace, Love & Chalk” event by painting a groovy Volkswagon Beetle, complements of Harry’s U-Pull It, near their building. Any artists wishing to participate in this event, or Saturday’s (August 8th) chalk art event, a street chalk festival where artists draw on the sidewalk to compete for prize money, should contact Marie Hayes at 570-956-5560. Also beginning at 6:00 PM the Chamber will be hosting its eighth Classic Car Cruise-in. This will take place on Broad Street. Cars will be available for viewing by the public until 9:00PM. During this event, the “Legends” oldies band will be performing in front of Jimmy’s Quick Lunch. In addition, DJ Tony Pacelli and DJ Jim Dino will be playing music throughout the evening along Broad Street. The Pines Eatery will also be featuring musicians Joe Acor and Brooke Gerhart. Free beer tastings will be provided by Verrastro’s in the Pines’ parking lot, which is featuring its restored 1928 REO wagon. A free walking tour will also begin at 6:00 PM in front of the Chamber of Commerce (20 W. Broad St.). John Probert, President of the Vine Street Cemetery Association for the past 25 years, will lead a tour that will highlight the
interesting history of the cemetery, which dates to 1859, the tombstones, and many of the notable people buried there, including heroic war veterans, former mayors, and other city founders. It will also include some interesting facts about churches along the walking route. This is the third of four free "Keystone Active Zone" walking tours in downtown Hazleton this summer. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather (light rain or shine). For more information about the walk, contact John Probert at 570-454-3669. For more information about the KAZ Passport program, visit KAZpassport.org. From 7:00-9:00 PM, The Sanctuary is hosting a “Free 4 All” live professional wrestling event, which will be preceded by a free sparring exhibition by the Hazleton Area Boxing Club. The Sanctuary is located in the former Holy Trinity Slovak Roman Catholic Church (172 N. Wyoming St). For more info call 570-262-0636. Also at 7:00 PM the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts will be presenting the opening performance of “Mary Poppins”. Mention “First Friday” to receive $1 off admission tickets. There are also two free movie viewing opportunities. The first is a children’s movie—featuring Disney Pixar’s Cars. This will be shown (with free snacks) at the Hazleton Area Public Library (55 N. Church St.) beginning at 2:30 PM. At 8:30 PM Hazleton POWER! will be showing the 1978 classic “Grease” outdoors in the Broad Street Pocket Park (25 W. Broad Street). Chairs will be provided. Free popcorn will be served. Special promotions and discounts are also being provided by participating downtown businesses, including a “Sidewalk Art Sale” at The Shop 2 (105 E. Broad St), dinner specials at Frankie’s Pizzeria, and other promotional giveaways at Lehigh Tire and Fellin’s Jewelers. Throughout the day, “Start Smart” school supply donations will be accepted at the Broad Street Pocket Park in the mini-yellow school bus. Start Smart is a collaborative effort of the United Way of Greater Hazleton, public agencies, businesses, and interested individuals. The purpose is to collect needed school supplies and then distribute them to children identified by their schools and United Way agencies. This years “WISH LIST” includes: clear backpacks, 3 or 5 subject notebooks, and filler paper for binders. 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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Community Calendar August/September 2015 August 1 Outdoor Band Festival, Saturday, August 1 at 5pm at Bethany Christian Fellowship, 102 Front Street in Cressona. Outdoor band festival with local bands opening. Recording artists 3 Shades of Blue will close out the evening. Concert is free to the public. For more information, call 570-385-0609.
have valuable information for you and your loved ones. Seating is Limited. Admission is Free. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP at your earliest convenience by calling 570.385.6102 or email raw44@psu.edu.
tion hosted by Polish American Fire Co, Saturday, August 15 in Downtown Shenandoah. Emergency Apparatus Parade at 1pm. Plenty of Food and Refreshments. Call 570-4620970 for information.
August 6 Family Fun Fest, Thursday, August 6 from 5:30 to 9pm.on the Square in Orwigsburg. Come and enjoy summer fun, food, and famAugust 2 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West ily entertainment. Games, music, and much Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & more will be accessible! Rain location will be Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch”on inside the Memorial Building in Orwigsburg. Sunday, August 2 from 12 to 2pm or until food runs out. Come enjoy a meal and great August 8 company! As always, we have something 22nd Annual Great Pottsville Cruise, Satursweet to finish off the meal, beverages & day, August 8 in Downtown Pottsville. Cruise much more. Open to the public…eat in only, day starts at Jerry’s Classic Car Museum 9am please. We look forward to seeing all of you!! to 4pm. Raffle Run 11am to 3pm. DownWe also welcome you to attend our worship town Car Show 3 to 9pm. Judging 4 to 7pm. service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sun- Trophies at 8pm. Veterans Car Give Away day School at 10am. Every Wednesday we of- 8:30pm. Event is free to the public. Registrafer Prayer at 6:00pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For tion is $20.00 be one of the first 500 to receive a Goodie Bag, Dash Plaque, and Cruise more information call 570-436-2061. Pin. Registration is available on Cruise Day or Stop by one of our Pre-Registration OutAugust 5 Penn State Schuylkill 2015 Women’s Well- lets. For more details about “The Great Pottsness Series “During the golden years . . . what ville Cruise”, call 570-628-4561 or see the really are the needs”, Wednesday, August 5 at website at www.thegreatpottsvillecruise.com. Penn State Schuylkill Campus, C-Building Friend Us on Facebook @ Pottsville Cruise. ~ R. Michael Fryer Conference Center / See you at the 2015 “Great Pottsville Cruise”! C-100. Sessions will be 45 minutes in length and begins at 7pm. 15 minute Q&A to fol- August 15 low. All speakers are experts in their field and 61st Schuylkill County Firefighters Conven-
SAVE THE DATE! Hazleton Rotary Club 4th Annual Wine and Craft Beer Festival, Saturday, August 15 from 4-8pm at Genetti’s, 1341 North Church Street in Hazleton.
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Pioneer Day, Saturday, August 15 from 10am to 5pm at Higher-Up Park, Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, 19th & Oak Streets in Ashland. Entertainment, games, crafts, food and more. For more information, call 570-875-3850 or see our website at www.pioneertunnel.com. August 15 & 16 101st Annual Lithuanian Days, Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16 at the Schuylkill Mall, Route 61 I-81 in Frackville. Free Admission, Ethnic Food and Live Entertainment. Times: Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sunday Noon to 4pm. For more information, see our website at www.kofl144.weebly.com or on facebook. August 18 North Parish Peach Festival, Tuesday, August 18 from 6 to 8pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Market & 13th Streets in Ashland. Peaches & Ice Cream. Baked Good & Beverage. Donation: $5.00. Eat in or Take Out. For tickets, call 570-429-7107. August 22 Island Park Festival, Saturday, August 22 from 1 to 10pm at Schuykill Haven Island Park, Fritz Reed Avenue in Schuykill Haven. Live Bands - All Day featuring “The Mahoney Brothers”. Admission $5/person, FREE for ages 4 & under. Non-Stop Entertainment, Family Fun, Plenty of Food, Kids, Korner Entertainment. For more information, visit our website at www.havenislandpark.com or see us on Facebook. Shenandoah Heritage Day & Parade of Nations, Saturday, August 22 in Downtown Shenandoah. Parade starts at 10am. There will be 21 nations represented, ethnic foods, crafts and games. Festivities continue in Girard Park with DJ and live music by Perse-
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children ages 13 and under. Awards ceremony will follow each event and occur at Albright’s verance Jazz Band, Lester Hirsh and Kathleen Woods in Orwigsburg. For more informaRadspinner & Breaker Boys. For more infor- tion, see our website at www.orwigsburglibmation, see our website at www.downtown- rary.org or find us on Facebook. shenandoah.com. September 6 September 5 Schuylkill County Wine Festival, Sunday, Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library 5K September 6 from 1 to 6pm at Hegins Park Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run will be held in Hegins. Admission and music begins at on Saturday, September 5. 8am Walk up reg- 12pm, Wineries begin serving at 1pm. Adistration and Check In at Albright’s Pavilion mission: $12 Advance/$15 at the Gate, $5 in Orwigsburg. 9am Start of 5K Run and for Designated Drivers, Kids 16 and under 5K Walk. 10am Start of 1 Mile Fun Run for are admitted free with paying adult. Group discounts available for 10 persons or more. Buses, limos, mini-buses are all welcome with plenty of room to park. Admission fee includes wine tasting bracelet, glass, chance to win a wine basket. All ages allowed admission but must be 21 with ID for wine tasting. Dogs are welcome but must be properly leashed. NO BEER is allowed at the festival. Coolers are allowed with snacks but we request you visit our food vendors as well and not bring meals into the park. Many vendors provide a selection of food that is exclusive to our wine festival. Don’t forget to sign up for our Raffle Baskets and the Table Decorating Contest in the Eating House. There will be 24 wine baskets (2 from each winery) included in the drawing. Drawings are done randomly and winners will be notified by phone on the 4:00-8:00 pm day of the festival. For more information, call 570-682-9660, visit our website at schuylkillGenetti’s - 1341 N. Church St. winefestival.com or find us on Facebook. Hazleton, PA Entertainment Sponsored by
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September 19 & 20 Hazleton UNICO Bell'Italia Festival, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September, 20 from 10am to 8pm at Hazle Township Community Park in Hazle Twonship. Great Ethnic Food, Crafters, Flea Market, Live Entertainment, Bocce & Fingers Games, Spaghetti Eating Contest, Best Meatball Contest, Car Show, Rides, Grape Stomping, Fireworks and more! For more information, contact Joe at 570-579-4179, Mike at 570-401-2693 or Danny at 570-455-2728. September 20 Schuylkill Valley Corvette Club Corvette Show, Sunday, September 20 from 9am to 3pm at Stoyer’s Dam-Bubeck Park in Schuylkill Haven. For more information, see our website at www.svcorvetteclub.net/welcome.
nity room, ground floor of St. Lukes, Miners Campusin Coaldale. Registration is not required. Support group is free. Please call to confirm date week of scheduled support group at 570-645-8107. September 26 Schuylkill Haven Borough Day, Saturday, September 26 from 9am to 5pm in Downtown Schuylkill Haven. Crafters, food vendors, children’s activities and entertainment throughout town. For more information, call 570-385-2841 or visit our website at www. shboroughday.com.
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“I have always enjoyed halupki so instead of asking others to make them for me, I decided to try making them myself. Halupki, also known as stuffed cabbage, is a dish made of rice, beef, and pork encased in cabbage baked in a tomato sauce mixture. Every family has their own twist on this traditional ethnic “comfort food” dish. I called my Aunt, Jackie, and got her recipe and tweaked it to my family’s taste. I hope you enjoy these with mashed potatoes just as we always do “This recipe is from my mother (Rose). in my family!” — Patty Collum Her mother-in-law (my Baba) gave her this recipe when she first married my Halupki dad. She would always make potato Ingredients: cakes during lent. I like to make mine 1 large head cabbage, cored (Enough water to small (about the size of a half dollar) and cover; add 1/4 teaspoon salt) serve them at parties with applesauce or 2 pounds lean ground beef sour cream. This recipe is very easy , the 2 pounds ground pork hardest thing about it is the grating of 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice the potatoes. You could probably cheat 1/4 cup finely chopped onion with a blender but trust me they really 2 eggs, slightly beaten taste better if the potatoes and onions are 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder hand grated.” —Beverly Collum 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Old Fashioned Potato Cakes 1-28 oz can of tomato sauce Ingredients: 2-14.5 oz cans of petite diced tomatoes 4 or 5 large potatoes; grated (flavor of choice…we use chipotle chiles) 1 egg beaten 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 onion; grated 3 tablespoons white sugar flour Directions: salt and pepper to taste Before boiling cabbage, turn cabbage head Directions: upside down and take a sharp knife and cut Peel and grate the potatoes. Add around the core as deep as you ca without pullthe grated onion, egg, and enough flour ing out the core. **This will allow the cabbage to form a pourable pancake - like batter. leaves to separate when boiling. Add salt and pepper to taste. In a heavy Place the cabbage in a stockpot with enough skillet, (I use a cast iron frying pan ) pour water to cover. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the water and cababout 1/4 to 3/4 inch cooking oil (I like Mazola). Heat well, pour batter into the bage. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. pan to form pancakes. When they start floating after about 3 minutes, flip to the Turn cabbage every 2-3 minutes and remove other side. Cook about another 3 min- leaves that separate from cabbage and place in utes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with a strainer to cool. Boil until all the leaves have cooked, about 15 minutes. applesauce or sour cream!
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Reserve 2 cups of cabbage water. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Trim thick center vein off of bottom of each cabbage leaf. **We prefer smaller rolls so I cut my cabbage leaves in half. In a large bowl thoroughly mix together, ground beef, ground pork, rice, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lightly pack a small amount of meat mixture and place in the center of the cabbage leaf. **I use an ice cream scooper for measuring the mixture. Roll in a ball and then shape into log form. Place filling at the stem and & fold sides over the filling. Roll the cabbage up until the meat is encased. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling. Cut the leftover leaves into pieces and place into the bottom of a roasting pan. Layer the stuffed cabbage rolls over the cut leaves. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, petite diced tomatoes, reserved cabbage water, white vinegar, and white sugar. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the cabbage rolls. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven until the ground beef mixture is no longer pink in the center, about 2 1/2 hours. Baste stuffed cabbage rolls every hour. Makes approximately 40 rolls
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by Carl Simchena Wesoły Stas was born Stanley Joseph Lyskawa in Chicago on March 15, 1920, to immigrant Polish parents. He grew up in the Back of the Yards community and attended St. John of God, St. Wesoly Stas Joseph, St. Casimer and St. Pancratius grade schools. He went on to graduate from Kelly High School, where he met his future wife, Irene Majewski. After marrying in July of 1945, they resided in Chicago’s Brighton Park area where they raised their three children. Stanley had a good ear for music. At the early age of nine, he taught himself to play on a small button accordion. But it was in high school that his interest turned to drums. With drumsticks in hand, a self instruction book and help from the high school band director, he began his career. Before long, Stanley was called upon by various bands to play at weddings, parties and dances. In the 1940s, he was a drummer and vocalist with the Joe Pat Band. With this experience he started his own band—Wesoły Stas [Polish for Jolly Stan], a name bestowed upon him by many of his followers who enjoyed his jovial spirit. Throughout the years, Stas incorporated various gimmicks, gags and humor along with his music to the enthusiastic approval of his
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This is the latest release by one of the top bands in the polka field. As always The Polka Country Musicians released a well done, quality recording. It's a great mix of country fiddle polka tunes and traditional polka music. Some of my favorite songs include "Let's Get This Party Started". This is a great remake of a Ted Borzymowski song. I also like "Do What You Want (Love What You Do)"; "Automobile Polka", "Merry Go Round", and "Wooden Heart". To get your copy, you can reach The Polka Country Musicians through their e-mail: info@polkacountry.com or you can contact them at 174 Stone Hill Road, Jewett City, CT 06351.
Don't forget to catch the Swingmasters band at one of our August, 2015 appearances. On Sunday, August 9, we will be appearing at Pine View Acres in Pottsville, PA. We will be there from 2 pm until 6 pm. Then, on Friday, August 14, we will be at the Bethlehem Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pa from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm. Finally, on Sunday, August 30, we will be appearing at the Polish American Fire Company 100th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held at the Columbia Hose Company in Shenandoah, PA. For Further information, call the Polish American Fire Company at 570-462-9572. By the way, be sure to tune into "The Polka Connection" radio show on Gem 104 (1490 AM and 94.5 FM) in Hazleton. We're on every Sunday from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm. It's the coolest polka show on the radio. Call in your requests at 570-501-9295.
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Music Together is one of few programs that allows siblings to attend classes together. The younger children learn by observing and imitating the older ones; the older children benefit from leading, singing, moving, and being appreciated by the younger ones. Most importantly, vocal discoveries, movement ideas, or ways to play an instrument are communicated freely from child to child, regardless of age or stage of development. Leading child psychologists endorse mixed-age groupings because children learn more easily and more deeply there than in single-age classes and as a consequence they develop strong brotherly and sisterly bonds. Last, but not least, as a parent you will rediscover your musical abilities. You may have had a difficult time with music as a child or you may have grown up with no music in your life. In spite of your own past experiences, you can take a major musical step for your child by enrolling in this class. Attend a FREE TRYOUT CLASS with your kids 0-5 years old and be childlike again to experience music as if it were new to you. Forget your images of perfect performances and music for the talented few – we’ll help you find ways to enjoy music so your child will catch your spirit and enjoy it, too. For more information, contact the Tree Of Life Music Together center director Marina Kuchar at (570) 778-6413 or visit the Facebook page Tree Of Life Music Together. If you have more questions about the Music Together program you may visit the website www.musictogether.com
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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Toys That Inspire Art & Fashion by Lori Verderame Last year, the following toys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum located in Rochester, NY: soap bubbles, little green army men, and the Rubik’s cube. The Strong Museum has one of the largest collection of toys, board games, dolls, video and electronic games worldwide. To date, 56 toys have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame which was established in 1998. Some of the other interesting inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame include the Rubber Duck, the stick (yes!), the cardboard box, the game of chess, Hot Wheels toy cars, the doll house, Star Wars action figures, and dominoes. Anyone can nominate a toy to the National Toy Hall of Fame. Final selections are
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scale beads to make bracelets, necklaces, etc. Another unusual toy inspired work of art is the Lego toys that have been made into high fashion, ultra pricey couture and jewelry pieces. For instance, the Chanel clutch purse debuted ranges in price from $9,900 to $11,000 each. These Chanel purses are true works of art hence the pricetag. The purses come in bright colors just like original Lego building blocks and feature geometric shapes. Since their introduction, the Chanel Lego purse has been seen in the hand of some of today’s trendy celebfashionistas Rihanna, Jennifer Biel, Dakota Fanning, and Kim Kardashian West. Purses are not the only Lego-inspired artwork out there. The Smithsonian Institution’s annual Craft2Wear event featured jewelry using Lego blocks. Actual Lego blocks are strung together into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets by several designers the world over. Some are enhance with sterling silver, set precious stones, and gold leaf. If you are a gamer, then consider keeping your spare change in or spending your spare change on a PlayStation wallet. Inspired by Sony’s best-selling video game console introduced in 1994, the PlayStation wallet is modeled after the look of the original PlayStation and like some of their games, the wallet is hand held. Beanie baby purses featuring stuffed animals turned pocketbooks still focus on the famous Ty tag and animals with clever names like Beary Bag (bear) and Hutch Clutch (rabbit). And, lastly, in the world of high fashion, shoes are at the forefront of today’s trends. There is no playing around when it comes to a women’s shoe closet. I have a pretty serious shoe collection myself. And, toys have inspired some pretty innovative high heels like the erector set shoes designed by Jimmy Choo. Just as erector sets prompted children to build miniature skyscrapers, you will be soaring from your ankles to your toes on these urban-inspired Choo shoes. Lastly, Anna Wintour’s book titled Manolo Blahnik Drawings highlight the designs of Manolo Blahnik. You can see the wit and whimsy—some of it coming from toys— in the luscious designs of his “just can’t live without” shoe creations. Who knows… maybe during 2016 Fashion Week, we will see the introduction of Rubik’s cube knee high boots, little green army men earrings, and soap bubble wand barrettes and hair bands. Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality with a Ph.D. from Penn State University. She presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences. Visit www.DrLoriV. com. Follow Dr. Lori on www.Facebook. com/DoctorLori or call (888) 431-1010.
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Engraving is the oldest of the art disciplines. It was used before ancient man painted cave walls or carved his utensils or sculptured designs on stone. It's purpose has not changed, It is still used to personalize or decorate tools, weapons and jewelry. The “push graver” method of hand engraving flourished from the 1700s to the late 1950s. Many engravers referred to their profession as “precious metal engraving” as their work was adjunct to silversmithing and the engraving of fine jewelry. Another method is called hand “chasing” (also called hammer and chisel engraving) and remains popular today. It is used on jewelry, custom made knives, fishing reels and high grade rifles and shotguns. The Pennsylvania rifle which was built in the 1700s and early 1800s, displays some of the finest engraving of this time period.
Paul Revere was actually a silversmith and engraver who left behind many fine examples of his trade. He is considered one of the most famous engravers and silversmith in American history. Hand engraving adds grace and elegance to fine jewelry or cutlery. Perhaps more important, today you will find a group of firearms collectors throughout the world who purchase or commission unbelievable ornate firearms featuring scroll work, gold inlay and bas relief engraving. Hand engraving is different from other decorative techniques in the sharpness of the lines and it's permanence. Rings engraved in the 1500s still retain clear designs. At the Sophia Coxe Foundation and Education Center, I offer instructions in this fine art. I have 30 plus years of fine engraving experience including gold and silver inlay design. This course offers several types of engraving techniques. Discipline gives the student a well rounded understanding of this art form. Once you get the feel of the tools, keeping
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Training Tools For Pets—Part 4 by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital The fourth Operant Training Tool is called when they get too excited and keep biting Extinction. Our chief use of extinction is to people or exhibiting another bad behavior put a puppy in a “time out” for 5-10 min. despite appropriate punishment. Do not use their crate, instead use a back room or bathroom for the time out. This gives the animal a chance to settle down and make them more responsive to punishment the next time around. Monday-Friday Everybody has a story about a pet “who 10am to 4pm was an angel right from the get go,” but these Saturday pets tend to be the exception rather then the By Appointment rule. Most pets need some help in becoming
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Combined Insurance: We Pay Cash When You Need It The Most! by Michelle M Ashman, Combined Insurance Sick Pay Plus (SPP) pays you cash if you can’t work because you’re sick or injured for up to six full months and the coverage begins from the very first day you can’t work. No one plans on getting sick or injured but the reality is more than 40 million American workers do not have a single paid sick day! The risks are real. The truth is that a many of us simply can’t afford to miss work. Some of us can handle a day or two without pay. But what do you do when a sickness or injury keeps you out of work for a week or even months? With 7 out of 10 Americans living paycheck to paycheck, it may be difficult to meet the day to day expenses like mortgage or rent, car payments, gas, groceries and utilities. When you are sick or hurt and can’t work, you’re not getting paid but you’re still getting bills. That’s when Sick Pay Plus can help by paying you cash so you can get a handle on day-to-day expenses that won’t wait until you get better. The benefits of Sick Pay Plus include cash
being paid directly to you for up to six months. The benefit can be up to $2,000 per month. SPP pays cash on top of other benefits. You can chose which benefit amount is right for you. SPP is affordable and easy to qualify. You can receive discounts up to 35% to reward you for your health lifestyle. There are no medical exams, just simple health questions and we cover all occupations. There is also an accident only plan that would cover injuries only. Coverage is comprehensive and begins the first day you are sick or injured and under a doctor’s care. Coverage includes the things that keep us from working, from a flu bug, sprain, or broken bone to surgery, hospitalization and more. Filing claims is easy as well. Whatever your needs may be we have a supplemental plan for you. Let us here at Combined Insurance help you get the right coverage you need at the right price. Call me, Michelle Ashman, at 570.400.0319 for the plan that is right for you.
Required Minimum Distributions by Alice Horton Taylor, CEO, Honest Abe’s Tax Services In order to prepare for retirement you may have invested in a retirement fund. If you get to an age, and do not need the funds yet, you still cannot leave them there indefinitely. Generally, at age 70 and a half, you must begin withdrawing a RMD(Required Minimum Distribution). There is a formula that your investment counselor can tell you how much you must withdraw. The year you turn 70 and a half, your first withdraw must be done by April 1 and usually a second withdraw by December 31 of that year. Your first withdraw can also be required sooner, at retirement, depending on your retirement plan. After the first year your withdraw is required each year by December 31. These distributions are taxable income, except for the portion of the withdraw that was previously taxed. You can withdraw more than the minimum required, but failure to withdraw the RMD is costly. The IRS is charging a 50% excise tax on the amount of RMD that is not withdrawn timely. Do you have 50% of your money available to throw to the government? Even if you don't need the RMD for living expenses, it is definitely smarter to take it and put it in your hands. You should consult with your Financial Investment Counselor as well as your Tax Preparer to determine how the RMD affects you. Honest Abe's Tax Services welcomes the opportunity to do a conference consultation for you with your investment counselor. We help determine the tax implication, they determine how much you must take. Call us today, 570-861-8297, whether you need help regarding RMD or any other tax matter. Honest Abe’s Business & Tax Services, 310 S. Church Street, Ste C-3, Hazleton, PA -- 39 years experience! Contact us today, 570-861-8297 or yourtaxpartner@aol.com.
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Eleven Ways To Help Yourself Stay Sane In A Crazy Market by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It's useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways to help keep yourself from making hasty decisions that could have a long-term impact on your ability to achieve your financial goals. Have a game plan Having predetermined guidelines that recognize the potential for turbulent times can help prevent emotion from dictating your decisions. Diversification may not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss, but it can help you understand and balance your risk in advance. Know what you own and why you own it When the market goes off the tracks, knowing why you originally made a specific investment can help you evaluate whether your reasons still hold, regardless of what the overall market is doing. Understanding how a specific holding fits in your portfolio also can help you consider whether a lower price might actually represent a buying opportunity. Remember that everything's relative Most of the variance in the returns of different portfolios can generally be attributed to their asset allocations. If you've got a well-diversified portfolio that includes multiple asset classes, it could be useful to compare its overall performance to relevant benchmarks. Tell yourself that this too shall pass The financial markets are historically cyclical. Even if you wish you had sold at what turned out to be a market peak, or regret having sat out a buying opportunity, you may well get another chance at some point. Even if you're considering changes, a volatile market can be an inopportune time to turn your portfolio inside out. Be willing to learn from your mistakes Anyone can look good during bull markets; smart investors are produced by the inevitable rough patches. Even the best aren't right all the time. If an earlier choice now seems rash, sometimes the best strategy is to take a tax loss, learn from the experience, and apply the lesson to future decisions.
utilities (though like all stocks, those sectors involve their own risks, and are not necessarily immune from overall market movements). Dividends also can help cushion the impact of price swings. Stay on course by continuing to save Even if the value of your holdings fluctuates, regularly adding to an account designed for a long-term goal may cushion the emotional impact of market swings. If losses are offset even in part by new savings, your bottom-line number might not be quite so discouraging. If you're using dollar-cost averaging, you may be getting a bargain by buying when prices are down. Use cash to help manage your mindset Cash can be the financial equivalent of taking deep breaths to relax. It can enhance your ability to make thoughtful decisions instead of impulsive ones. If you've established an appropriate asset allocation, you should have resources on hand to prevent having to sell stocks to meet ordinary expenses or, if you've used leverage, a margin call.
to adjust your portfolio during a period of turmoil, those changes can--and probably should--happen in gradual steps. Please contact me at (570) 455-6301 to discuss your investment management. Getting a complimentary second opinion on your portfolio could be just what you need. Visit my website at www.johnbeltrami.com. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Financial Advisors are available to discuss the suitability and risks involved with various products and strategies presented. We will be happy to provide a prospectus, when available, and other information upon request. Please note that the information provided includes reference to concepts that have legal, accounting and tax implications. It is not to be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice, and is provided as general information to you to assist in understanding the issues discussed. Neither Janney Montgomery Scott LLC nor its Financial Advisors (in their capacity as Financial Advisors) give tax, legal, or accounting advice. We would urge you to consult with your own attorney and/or accountant regarding the application of the information contained in this letter to the facts and circumstances of your particular situation.Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is a full-service investment firm that is a member of the NYSE, the FINRA and SIPC.Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2015.
Remember your road map One of the reasons a diversified portfolio is so important is that strong performance of some investments may help offset poor performance by others. Even with an appropriate asset allocation, some parts of a portfolio may struggle at any given time. Look in the rear-view mirror If you're investing long-term, sometimes it helps to take a look back and see how far you've come. If your portfolio is down this year, it can be easy to forget any progress you may already have made over the years. Though past performance is no guarantee of future returns, of course, the stock market's long-term direction has historically been up.
Take it easy If you feel you need to make changes in your portfolio, there are ways to do so short of a total makeover. You could test the waters by redirecting a small percentage of one asset class into another. You could put any new money into investments you feel are well-positioned for the future but leave the rest as is. You could set a stop-loss order to prevent an investment from falling beConsider playing defense During volatile periods in the stock market, low a certain level, or have an informal threshold many investors reexamine their allocation to below which you will not allow an investment such defensive sectors as consumer staples or to fall before selling. Even if you need or want
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Two Way Stars: Baseball & Basketball by Rev. Connell A. McHugh In this month's article, I will examine some of the players who were successful in both baseball and basketball. In a two page article, I am limited to discussing a certain amount of players that I feel you the reader might find interesting as I myself have. I will first treat players who were at least somewhat successful in both Major league Baseball and the NBA or other Pro Basketball circuits then look at top college basketball stars who chose to play primarily only baseball. In my opinion, the best baseball-basketball player was Dick Groat who was the National League MVP in 1960 and played on World Series Championship teams for both the Pirates and the Cardinals. Dick Groat was a two time All-American for Duke in 1951 and 52. He is the only player to lead the nation in both scoring and assists which he did during the 1951-52 season, scoring an average of 26 points a game and averaging 7.6 assists. Groat was an ideal number 2 hitter throughout his 14 year career, accumulating 2,138 hits and attaining a .286 average. He was an integral part of the 1960 World Champion Pirates and the 1964 Champion Cardinals. In 1960, he edged out Beaver Meadows native, Norm Larker for the batting
crown with a .325 average and hitting .292 for the Cardinals in 1964. Dick Groat played part of one season in the NBA averaging 11.9 points in 26 games for the Fort Wayne Pistons before deciding to concentrate on baseball. Despite batting .292 for Pittsburgh in 1962, Groat was traded to the Cardinals. This embittered Groat toward the Pirates to whom he was finally reconciled in 1990 at the request of his dying wife. Up to that point, Groat avoided all Pirate games and invitations. One of the most durable of the baseballbasketball players was 6ft 8 Gene Conley who pitched 11 years in the Majors with the braves, Phillies and Red Sox with a career record of 91-96 and a 3.82 ERA. He was selected to the All-Star team three times. Conley played 6 years in the NBA, 4 with the Celtics and 2 with the Knicks, He began playing for the Celtics during the 1952-53 season and later returned in 195859. He was an effective backup for Bill Russell and is the only player to play on a Major league baseball champion (the 1957 Braves) and an NBA champion which he did 3 times with the Celtics. Conley averaged 5.9 points and 6.3 rebounds in 351 regular season games.
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Frank Baumholtz was an All-American basketball player for Ohio University and the 1941 NIT MVP when the tournament was more prestigious than the NCAA. He was a leading scorer in the NBL, the forerunner of the NBA with Youngstown in 1946 and then with Cleveland of the NBA in 1947 and 48 before devoting himself to baseball. Baumholtz was a rookie with Cincinnati in 1947 and finished 5th in The Rookie of the year voting. He was a fine defensive center-fielder with a good arm. Baumholtz was a good contact hitter, who hit for average but not for power. In his later years, Baumholtz was a good pinch hitter for the Phillies and had a career batting average of .290 with over a 1,000 hits. Steve Hamilton, who graduated from Morehead State, played 2 years with the Los Angeles Lakers and spent 12 years in the Majors, primarily with the New York Yankees. Hamilton was a very effective lefthander for the Yankees in the 1960s going 34-20. He had a career record of 40-31 and a fine 3.05 ERA. Hamilton was known for the "Folly Floater" an extremely slow pitch that proved difficult to hit. Hamilton averaged 4.5 points per game and 3.4 rebounds in 82 NBA games during the regular season. Dave DeBusschere became a Hall of Fame basketball player after spending 7 years with the Detroit Pistons and 5 with the New York Knicks. DeBusschere was the model of consistency averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds throughout his regular season career and 16 points and 12 rebounds in 96 playoff games. He appeared in 8 All-Star games. Though he appeared in only 36 Major league Baseball games as a relief pitcher for the White Sox, he showed promise with a solid 2.90 ERA. While he was not one of the best baseballbasketball players, Chuck Connors of The Rifleman fame is probably the best known of the two way baseball-basketball men. Before the highly successful show and a fine acting career, Connors starred in basketball for Seton Hall. He played in a total of 53 NBA games with the Celtics averaging 4.5 points per game. During the 1946-47 and the 1947-48 campaigns. Connors appeared in one game with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 and 66 games with the Cubs as a first baseman in 1951. Connors had a career .238 average with two homeruns. Dick Ricketts and his brother Dave were both basketball stars for Duquesne who went on to play Major league baseball. Dick Ricketts was the better basketball player and was a first team All-American in 1955 and was the first pick of the 1955 St. Louis Hawks. Ricketts played 1 year with the Hawks then 2 years with the Royals who moved from Rochester to Cincinnati. Dick Ricketts was an effective NBA player averaging 9.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The tragic basketball accident of his
good friend, Maurice Stokes which left the latter paralyzed, was a major reason for Dick Ricketts to leave the NBA. Dick Ricketts pitched several years of minor league ball before spending the 1959 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. Ricketts was ineffective with the Cards going 1-6 with a 5.82 ERA. He had just that season in the Majors. Brother, Dave Ricketts after starring for Duquesne in basketball did not play in the NBA but did play parts of 6 seasons as a backup catcher for the Cards and Pirates. He was a member of the 1967 World Champion Cardinals and the pennant winning ones of 1968. Dave Ricketts hit .249 in 130 games and later became a respected Major league coach. Billy Harrell was the greatest basketball player in the history of Siena and the first player inducted into its sports Hall of Fame. Harrell played 4 seasons in the Majors with Cleveland and Boston batting .231 as a utility infielder. Billy Harrell is special to me since he was the roommate of a good friend of mine, Father Peter Young whom I consider the most outstanding clergyman of any faith that I have personally encountered. If someone were to ask me "Do you know of anyone who has helped as many or more people than Mother Theresa?; I would answer immediately "Father peter Young". Johnny and Eddie O'Brien were basketball stars from New Jersey who put Seattle University on the basketball map. Johnny was a first team All-American in the early 50s. Neither O'Brien played in the NBA although both were drafted. The O'Briens have the distinction of appearing on the first Topps multi-player card in the beautiful 1954 set. Both O'Briens would have been probably better off selecting basketball careers since they were rather low average hitters without power. Both played the infield. Johnny hit .250 in 6 years and Eddie .231 in part of 5 seasons. Ron Reed was first a solid starting pitcher for 11 seasons and a better relief one for 8 years. Reed played first with the braves and later was a strong relief pitcher for the Phillies. Reed pitched from 1966-1984. In college, Reed was an excellent player for Notre Dame leading them to two NCAA appearances. The 6ft6 Reed averaged 18.9 and 14.3 rebounds for Notre Dame prompting the Pistons to draft him. Redd had solid seasons in 1965 and 1966 averaging 8.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Reed decided to concentrate solely on baseball following the 1966 season. Reed's career mark was 146-140 with a 3.46 ERA. He teamed with Tug McGraw in providing strong relief pitching for the Phillies who won 6 of 8 division titles from 1976-83. If I were to teach a course on Black History on influential African Americans in sports, one player I would definitely include would be George Crowe. Crowe was a star basketball
player for several black Professional teams like the New York Rens before becoming a rookie with the Boston Braves in 1952 at the age of 29. Crowe spent 9 years in the Majors with the Braves, Reds and Cards. Though he always seemed to be stuck behind such first basemen as Joe Adcock with the braves, Ted Kluzewski with the Reds and Bill White with the Cards, Crowe did very well as a spot player and pinch hitter. In the only season he played as a regular first baseman in 1957 when Kluzewski was injured, Crowe hit 31 homeruns and knocked in 92 runs. Crow finished his career with a .270 average and 14 career pinch hit homeruns. During his career Crowe served as a mentor to many African American players including Bob Gibson,
Curt Flood and Bill White. Crowe tried hard to have teams not segregate black from white players throughout his career. A movie theater gave up its policy of seating blacks in the balcony because George Crowe would not move from his seat in the downstairs. References: • The Baseball Encyclopedia • The official NBA Encyclopedia • My own knowledge of baseball, basketball and sports cards Rev. Connell A. McHugh can be contacted at Good Shepherd Church, Drums at 570788-3141 or at 570-454-5058, or by his email address at revmchugh@ptd.net.
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A Little Knowledge Can Make A Big Difference (NAPSA)-When it comes to pinpointing potentially serious issues with your vehicle, your nose may know more than you realize. For example, the smell of burnt toast might be a sign of an electrical short. The smell of rotten eggs may signal trouble with the emissions system, which includes the catalytic converter. These and other tips are included in "Knowledge Is Power," a booklet that's part of a car-care and maintenance clinic developed by ACDelco. It gives vehicle owners easy-to-understand information about their vehicles so they can be informed and make the right choices when they visit an independent auto service center. Here are some things you may not know about your vehicle: • Reddish stains on the driveway can be a sign of a transmission oil leak. • If your technician asks if your vehicle's brakes are "grabbing," he wants to know if the brakes engage suddenly when you apply steady pressure to the brake pedal.
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It's a good idea to write down your vehicle's symptoms before visiting a repair shop, including noises-and whether these occur when the engine is hot or cold.
• You should pull over immediately if your temperature light reads in the hot zone. That probably means your vehicle's coolant is too hot to cool your engine. • Many brake pads have wear indicators. If your vehicle has them, they will emit loud squeals when they detect wear. • It's a good idea to write down your vehicle's symptoms before visiting a repair shop, including noises-and whether these occur when the engine is hot or cold. • Air bags work with your safety belts, not as a replacement for them. • Children under 13 should ride properly secured in the rear seat. • Always keep at least a half tank of gas in your vehicle to avoid potential damage to your fuel filter or fuel line. • Check your tire pressure frequently for safety and fuel economy. Hot and cold outside temperatures affect the pressure in your tires. • Avoid oil and fuel additives unless recommended by your ser-vice consultant. • Don't use dish detergent to wash your car; it can hurt clearcoat finishes. The "Knowledge Is Power" booklet is part of a presentation kit available to shops at no charge. Consumers can download the free booklet at www. acdelco.com/pdf/CarMaintenance-Car-Care-Knowledge-Is-Power-ACDelco.pdf. For more than 100 years, ACDelco has been supplying parts, technical training and business expertise to independent auto service centers. To find out if a service center in your neighborhood is sponsoring a Knowledge Is Power clinic, visit ACDelco.com and click on "Find a Service Center."
What's That Sound? Car Noises And What They Mean by Thomas R. Buff As we all know, an automobile is a complex combination of electrical and mechanical components crafted together to give us a smooth riding, quiet mode of transportation. But in the process there are a variety of problems that frequently plague these engineering marvels. Some of these problems come in the form of strange noises that can range from a simple annoyance to something that can cause a major problem. If your car is trying to tell you something - listen to it. • Clicking or tapping noise from under the hood - An automobile engine that makes a tapping or clicking noise is something that will get your attention. Does the sound come and go? Does it get louder with engine acceleration? Did your engine and/or oil light come on? Check your oil level. These types of sounds can indicate anything from worn engine parts such as camshafts, pistons and engine bearings to a simple minor adjustment. Any noise coming you’re your engine should be checked ASAP. Severe engine damage can result from this type of noise if it not repaired promptly. • Clunk from the front end - This is a common noise that can be frustrating. If the clunk comes when you hit a small bumps in the road it could be worn front end parts such as ball joints, struts or shocks. Turn the wheel from left to right, if the clunk comes when you turn the wheel in one direction it could be a bad axle shaft. Does it happen when you accelerate? This indicates a bad engine mount or u-joint. Take your vehicle to a reputable service shop who specializes in front end work. A bad steering component is something not to be left alone. The steering and suspension systems work together
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to keep your vehicle on the road, where it should be. Don’t delay in getting these types of sounds checked out ASAP. • Rattling noise - This is also a complaint brought to repair shops. Any loose nuts or bolts can rattle and drive you crazy. Exhaust system parts can rust away and cause a pipe or muffler to touch an under body part. Wheel lug nuts can come loose and make an annoying rattling sound. A car lift is usually needed to pinpoint a nasty rattling noise. • Humming or growling sound while driving - A humming or growling sound is a red flag for wheel bearing problems. Does the sound get louder as speed increases? Wheel bearing noise will in fact make a distinct growling noise that increases as speed increases. Wheel balance can cause a humming sound but it would come and go at certain speeds. Transmissions and drive shaft or axle problems can also emit both of these nasty noises. Take your vehicle to a technician before the damage becomes a safety issue.
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Master Gardener: What’s Happening To Our Black Raspberries? by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener When we moved to our home, we inherited a large stand of red raspberries. Thanks to my husband’s pruning and weeding, the canes produce an abundant harvest twice each growing season. We also discovered some wild black raspberries on the property, which, after proper cultivation, are also very productive. We enjoy the black raspberry jam, jelly, and syrup even more than the red. This year we were alarmed to discover a bright orange fungus on the leaves of some of the black raspberry plants. We learned that it is orange rust (Arthuriomyces peckianus), one of the most serious diseases of brambles. Low temperatures and high humidity encourage the development of orange rust. Ironically, we discovered it during the very dry month of May. Most fungi affect the foliage and fruit of a plant. Orange rust, however, is systemic – it spreads into the roots and crown and overwinters. Because it infects the roots, it cannot be controlled with fungicides or by cutting out infected portions of the plant. The only way to eliminate it is to remove the entire plant, roots and all.
We discovered the disease because of the bright orange color on the lower portion of some leaves. It was very important to remove the infected plants as soon as possible so that the fungal spores would not spread to healthy plants. Unfortunately, because the canes had already grown quite large and the soil was very dry and hard, it was impossible to dig out all of the roots. Our canes are producing their usual bumper crop of black raspberries, but we are watching carefully for signs of disease. It can be difficult to detect later in the season, however. The telltale orange leaves die by early summer. As new growth occurs, an infected plant may appear normal. The best control is to remove the infected plants in early spring. Diseased canes are weak, and their leaves are pale green or yellow and may be distorted in shape. If identified promptly, be-
fore the plants grow large, it is much easier to dig them out. Remove any wild brambles growing near the area in case they may be a source of disease. Good cultural practices, such as pruning promptly after harvest and eliminating weeds, improve air circulation and keep the plants healthier. Orange rust can infect blackberries and black and purple raspberries, but does not infect red raspberries. For further information on orange rust, call Luzerne County Extension at 570-825-1701 or check the following website: http://ohioline. osu.edu/hyg-fact/3000/pdf/HYG_3010_08.pdf
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Then switch to the high flow mode, which delivers up to five gallons per minute for extended reach to clean second story windows, eaves and gutters or to blast away hard-toreach cobwebs and insect nests. 3. Update with paint. If a thorough washing leaves a ho-hum look behind, it may be time to revisit your home's exterior color scheme. Even modest adjustments, from pale beige to a deeper tan, for example, can completely alter the look. Or, focus on adding color to the trim, door and shutters if new, all-over color is out of the question. 4. Wash where you walk. The favorable impression created by impeccable landscaping and a fresh, clean facade can be swept away in an instant if sidewalks, driveways and patios are unsightly. Skip the messy buckets and brush, and instead reach for a high pressure, high flow pressure washer such as those featuring Briggs & Stratton's POWERflow+ technology, which include adjustable pressure and flow as well as power-soaping detergent tanks to let you clean tough stains then quickly wash them away with a single machine. 5. Dote on the details. Decks, fences, mailboxes, birdbaths, gazebos and other decorative features all factor into your home's exterior image. Thoroughly clean these items, repair any loose or broken pieces such as fence slats, and apply a fresh coat of paint or stain, if needed. For more information and tips on convenient cleaning solutions for your home, visit www.powerflowplus.com.
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Energy-Efficient Renovation Tips (Family Features) Picking paint colors and ogling kitchen remodels on Pinterest can be fun for homeowners looking to renovate. However, today's homeowners are looking for upgrades that not only look great, but save money. Energy-efficiency improvements are a smart investment toward curbing energy use, cutting energy bills, and increasing the value of a home. There are many simple and cost-effective efficiency improvements that homeowners can make. Choosing which to invest in often comes down to economics and how long it will take to recoup costs. To take the guesswork out of choosing the most cost-effective upgrades, the Propane Education & Research Council ranked the top 10 energy-efficiency improvements. Here are some of the projects that will give a homeowner the most bang for their buck: 1. Sealing windows and doors consistently has the best payback for homeowners in all regions of the U.S. Proper air-sealing can re-
duce air infiltration by 30 percent, and has a payback within one to four years. Sealing leaks can also reduce noise pollution and prevent pollen or dust from entering the home. 2. Replacing windows and lighting with more energy-efficient options can significantly reduce energy bills and emissions. Swapping incandescent bulbs with high-efficacy fluorescent bulbs can substantially reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions, and the switch could pay for itself in less than a year. 3. Space heating and cooling accounts for the greatest energy use in the house. In many parts of the country, replacing a furnace or boiler with a high-efficiency model can pay for itself within the first year. Additionally, a dual-fuel system, like using a high-efficiency air-source heat pump in tandem with a highefficiency propane furnace, offers big energy and emissions savings - up to as much as three metric tons each year. 4. Water heating is typically the secondlargest energy user in the house. Upgrading a system, especially switching from an electric
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Falling - The Number 1 Cause Of Broken Bones by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Falling gained national attention last month when former President George H.W. Bush fell and suffered a fracture in his neck. Luckily there was no nerve damage and he is expected to make a full recovery. Not everyone who falls gets that lucky as it is the leading cause of fractures in seniors. Many people fracture their hips with 40% never returning to independent living while 1 in 5 die within 1 year. Preventing falls is something all seniors should take seriously. Falling has become very common and 33% of people over the age of 65 fall every year. That number increases to 50% for people over the age of 80. Many people think you should expect falls when you get older but that should not be the case. Many seniors are enjoying fruitful lives into their 90s and even 100s. A 92 year old recently made news after completing a marathon, another ran the 200 meter race at 95 and a 77 y.o. female was able to deadlift 215lbs. They all started their sports in their 70s. One of the reasons seniors fall is because they stop being active. According to the CDC 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women do not engage in any physical activity over the age of 75. This causes weakness, stiffness and decreased endurance which leads to balance problems and falls. A second reason is as we age, our vestibular system (balance center) tends to degenerate and 35% of people over the age of 40 have problems with it. Most of us adapt to the problem because we keep active. However when we stop moving, our compensatory systems stop working causing dizziness, imbalance and falls. Basically if we don’t use it we lose it. The good news is many of the risk factors that lead to falls can be improved. Just doing regular exercises can help. For those who already feel dizziness or imbalance, a formal fall prevention program may be needed. A good fall prevention
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Don’t Wait For Knee Replacement: Surgery, Rehab Help Oneida Man To Enjoy Walking Again Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Bob Yurcho walked bowlegged on purpose. He altered his gait to relieve the excruciating pain he felt in both knees. “My wife said I walked like an old man, and I felt like an old man,” says Yurcho of Oneida. But at age 55, Yurcho is far from over-the-hill. Under the care of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) orthopedic surgeon Joseph Horton, MD, with Lehigh Valley Physician Group Orthopedics–Health & Wellness Center, Yurcho received non-surgical treatments to relieve his pain, which was caused by arthritis. But the pain persisted. At work – where he stands on a cement floor for hours at a time – Yurcho fought through the
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discomfort, which also hampered his active lifestyle outside work. Then came the final straw. “Walking my dog wasn’t even fun anymore,” he says. That’s when Yurcho decided to have bilateral (double) knee replacement surgery from Horton. “He made the decision at the right time,” Horton says. “I’m disappointed when people see me three years too late because I know we could have helped them sooner.” Here are reasons to see an orthopedic surgeon soon if you’re experiencing knee pain: • Pain can snowball into other health problems. Knee pain causes inactivity, which causes weight gain, which can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. • Knee replacement is just one treatment option. Non-surgical treatments – like cortisone shots and physical therapy – may effectively relieve pain. • Knee replacement is effective. “More than 90 percent of patients are satisfied with the results,” Horton says. • The longer you wait, the harder it is to recover after surgery. When pain leads to inactivity, the muscles in your legs weaken. It then takes longer to strengthen them after surgery. That’s why it’s smart to receive physical therapy before knee replacement. “Two sessions before surgery have shown to reduce the amount of care people need after surgery by 29 percent,” says physical therapist Shai Post with the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton. • The replacement should last 15 to 20 years. By following up with your orthopedic surgeon every two years, problems with your replacement can be detected and corrected when they’re minor.
• You won’t be laid up for long. After surgery, you’ll be walking with assistance the same day. Although everyone recuperates differently, most people are able to walk comfortably in six weeks. Yurcho received inpatient rehabilitation in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton’s Gunderson Rehabilitation Center for one week. Under the supervision of skilled rehabilitation professionals, he performed exercises to strengthen his legs, increase range of motion in his knees and regain the confidence to return home. He then transitioned to outpatient rehabilitation from Post and her colleague, physical therapy assistant Ken Wenner. Their care helped Yurcho increase flexibility and strength, and progress from using a walker to no device at all. Staying motivated is key to success, because the exercises you do with a physical therapist will help maximize your outcome. “When you do rehab exercises at home as directed, you progress even faster,” Wenner says. After seven weeks, Yurcho wanted to stay motivated despite the icy winter weather. So he visited his sister in Florida, enhancing the rehab he received in Hazleton with outdoor activity. “I went swimming, walking and bike riding every day,” he says. “I knew what I had to do to get better, and I did it.” A few months after surgery, Yurcho is living an active lifestyle, which once again includes enjoyable walks with his dog. Twenty-five pounds lighter, he is confident he made the right decision to undergo knee replacement. “From the hospital, to the rehabilitation center, to the health and wellness center, everyone who cared for me was excellent,” he says. “I would do it again tomorrow.”
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School Haze by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD There are many things to do to get children ready for the new school year; but nothing is as important as their yearly eye examination. Without good vision, a child’s ability to learn could be greatly impacted. The earlier a vision problem is detected, the better the outcome for the child. A child should receive their first eye exam at six months old. Unless a problem is diagnosed, the next appointment should be at three years of age, and then again just before entering kindergarten. School age children should be examined every year. Especially during adolescence, when vision could change quite drastically with any growth spurt. States such as Kentucky and Missouri actually have laws that require a mandatory eye exam prior to entering school. The American Optometric Association (AOA) has developed an infant public health program titled InfantSEE. Through InfantSEE, an AOA optometrist will provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessment during the baby’s first year of life for free, even
without insurance coverage. More information on this program can be found online at www. infantsee.org. Vision screenings at school or at a pediatrician’s office are helpful, but often not enough. Most of these screenings only test distance vision. Although a child is able to see 20/20 in the distance, they may still have a visual disorder. Comprehensive eye exams will be able to detect other problems such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn), astigmatism, and accommodative deficiency. An optometrist will also be checking color vision, depth perception, and health of the ocular structures. Undiagnosed vision problems may hinder a child’s abilities in reading, writing, comprehension, and even concentration. This may cause a child to get bored or frustrated with schoolwork because s/he cannot clearly see the teacher, the board, or their books. Parents should be watching for the following warning signs: frequent rubbing of eyes, excessive tearing, head tilting, closing of one eye, avoidance of near work, bumping into objects, poor eye-hand
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Tips To Stay Sharp As You Age by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers One of the greatest fears many people have of growing older is losing their mental acuity. While there are some diseases and conditions of the brain over which we have no control, there are some that are preventable with certain lifestyle changes. The good news is that these changes can be implemented no matter what the person’s age is. Researchers have identified a number of characteristics that seem to help keep people mentally sharp well into their senior years. Learning and mentally exercising: While there is some debate as to whether doing puzzles and other mind games has any significant impact on staving off cognitive decline, there is strong evidence that learning for the long term keeps the brain elastic. Research has shown that the process of learning helps keep the brain sharp when that which is learned is retained, or remembered. In other words, by this definition, learning is the process of memorization. Thus, learning something for the short term, such as following a recipe, then forgetting it later, does not have any lasting impact. However, learning how to play an instrument or fix a car, and per-
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tend to be more physically active. Seniors who are unable to drive can enlist the help of family and friends to get to social engagements, or seek the assistance of professional caregivers. Professional caregivers can help seniors get to events and engagements when family and friends are unavailable. Physical activity: You have heard the experts tout exercise as a remedy for most of what ails the general populace today, and it turns out that exercise is also a great way to help keep the mind sharp. Seniors who have not been physically active should consult with a physician before beginning an exercise program. Good nutrition: Certain forms of dementia, such as some types of Alzheimer’s disease, can be averted, or at least the risk can be significantly decreased, with a diet that is made up primarily of vegetables, legumes, fish, and whole grains. Before making changes to diet, though, it is important that seniors first discuss any changes with their doctors. Seniors who need help with some daily activities, such as cooking, can seek the help of professional caregivers. Professional caregivers can help seniors with meal preparations and help them adhere to doctor-prescribed diets. Self-efficacy or believing in one’s own abilities: Scientists are not sure why self-efficacy seems to ward off mental decline, but it may have to do with the person’s ability to manage off stress. People who believe in their ability to tackle problems have a more positive outlook and are able to more quickly bounce back from setbacks. This helps them to become more deeply involved in activities and maintain interest in what they are doing, which in turn challenges the brain. While some changes in the brain are normal as people age, those changes do not always have to have a strong impact on seniors’ lives. Many seniors are as sharp, or sharper, than many young adults in their 20s. Taking an active role in engaging the mind can help seniors reduce their risk of brain diseases, such as dementia, and live fulfilling lives as strong contributors to their communities. To learn how professional caregiving can help seniors stay active, social, and engaged, contact your local Comfort Keepers® office today. For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.
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Look At The Big Picture by John Degenhart, DC A 27 year old male patient came in my office complaining of severe chest pain with muscle spasms radiating around the ribs into his back between the shoulder blades. The pain gradually worsened over the past month where last week he thought he was having a heart attack. So he went to the ER. They ordered an EKG and his heart was fine. They ran blood and urine tests, but couldn’t come up with a diagnosis. X-rays were negative. So they gave him muscle relaxants and sent him on his way. Something is missing in this picture. They never found out what was the cause of his pain, and they covered up his symptoms but never corrected the true cause of his pain. So when he came to me, I told him to explain his job to me. He said for 11 years he is a forklift operator. To back up, he has to twist and look backwards always the same side because there is a big metal device on
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by Stephen Schleicher, MD This article appeared last month on AOL: “7 Sunscreen Myths That Are Just Plain False”. Here they are, with my commentary: 1) Myth: The higher the SPF, the better. Reality: “There is very little difference in an SPF 30 or 50 or 100 in the total percentage of ultraviolet light blocked,” states the article. • My take: this is true; however, people with exceptionally fair skin, history of skin cancer, or autoimmune disease will fare best using the highest number possible. 2) Myth: Makeup with SPF offers adequate sun protection. Reality: “Using makeup with SPF doesn’t offer enough protection because makeup is usually applied unevenly onto the skin.” • My take: Agree somewhat. Probably Ok for more darkly pigmented individuals, but certainly inadequate for individuals listed above. 3) Myth: You shouldn't wear sunscreen because the ingredients can cause cancer. Reality: “there’s no strong scientific study linking the ingredients in sunscreen to cancer” • My take: Agree totally. Sunscreens prevent, not cause, cancer. 4) Myth: You don’t need to use sunscreen everywhere. Reality: “You may be overlooking areas and increasing your risk for skin cancer” • My take: Agree but from a practical standpoint this advice is difficult to follow. 5) Myth: Kids' sunscreen is gentler. Reality: “Both kids and adult sunscreens contain the same active ingredients, they just have different formulations” • My take: Agree totally 6) Myth: Lotion sunscreen works better than the spray kind. Reality: “There is no real difference — it depends on what you prefer in terms of how it feels on your skin” • My take: Agree. The July 2015 Consumer Reports documents the efficacy of sprays; however, they are not recommended for children. 7) Myth: You don’t have to reapply waterresistant SPF. Reality: Yes you do. • My take: Not right away. Water-resistant sunscreens are rated for 40 or 80 minutes.
Top 10 Reasons Not To Dodge Your Dental Cleaning Appointment by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Regular cleanings with my office promotes good oral hygiene but did you know it can also prevent a multitude of diseases? That dental appointment may not seem nearly as exciting as a vacation or a day of pampering at the spa, but it will be well worth it in the end. Here are 10 really great reasons to keep up with your regular cleaning schedule! 1) Prevention of Gum Disease. Gum disease, or an infection in the gum tissue and bone that keep your teeth in place, is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. It can be treated and reversed if diagnosed early. Unfortunately, not receiving treatment will lead to a more serious and advanced state of gum disease. Regular dental cleanings and check ups and daily brushing and flossing are key weapons in the fight against these conditions. 2) Oral Cancer Prevention. You may or may not realize that you're screened for oral cancer during your regular dental cleaning. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an American dies of oral cancer every hour of every day. It's a sad proposition, especially when you consider that it is highly curable with early diagnosis. 3) A desire to Preserve Your Smile. As mentioned, gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. To keep your pearly whites intact, stick with your regularly scheduled cleaning and examination appointments. 4) It's about More Than Just Your Mouth.
Did you know that studies have linked heart attacks and strokes to gum disease associated with poor oral hygiene? A trip to your dentist every 6 months could reduce your risk of serious health problems! 5) It's Best to Detect Dental Problems Early. We've already touched upon early detection of gum disease and oral cancer, but don't overlook more basic dental problems. Cavities and broken fillings are easy to treat. Without regular trips to the dentist, these problems can lead to root canals, gum surgery and tooth extraction. Which sounds worse: A 30-minute cleaning or an hour under the knife? 6) You Want to Know You're Doing it Right. Maybe you bought a fancy new electric toothbrush, or aren't keeping up with what current research has to say about caring for your teeth. Either way, check ups allow your dentist to examine your mouth and keep you on the right path. 7) You Have Dental Insurance. Consider how much money you put into your insurance plan. Take advantage of it and save a lot of money in the long run by avoiding costly procedures that result from poor dental habits. 8) You Want Your “Pearly Whites” to Shine Bright. Regular cleanings remove most tobacco, coffee and tea stains, polishing your teeth to a beautiful shine! 9) You Want to Enhance Your Smile. If you're
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already suffering from tooth decay or gum problems, regular appointments will allow our office to create a personalized treatment plan that will give you the best smile possible. 10) You Need Some Time to “Take Time Out” and Take Care of Yourself. Okay, maybe not completely alone time, but the time you spend in the waiting room and chair is really your time. You can forget about the office or the stresses of family life and just relax. Read a magazine or work through a crossword if you want. Take advantage of the time you're given, rather than worrying about how to fit in your tight schedule. Your health and wellbeing should never take a back seat to your daily planner. I'm sure that you have put others in your life first (ie. spouse, significant other, children, etc.). Isn't it time to finally put yourself first! By now it is my personal hope that you understand the recurring theme of early detection and immediate intervention. Think twice about putting off that dental cleaning and examination or ignoring that hygiene reminder card in the mail as it will only benefit yourself, your health, and your overall wellbeing. Please contact our office to schedule your routine oral health regimen at 570-443-9892. Also, please visit our informative website at toothdocpa.com.
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De Jesus Family Chiropractic by Rowena M. De Jesus, D.C. Hello! Let me take this opportunity to reintroduce to our practice, staff and also news about us! De Jesus Family Chiropractic is growing! Dr. Greg Petruzzi is our newest and previous member of our team, who recently returned back from abroad and back to serve you as our associate chiropractor. Shannon Boyle is our practice representative, who is available to the community and businesses to offer spinal screenings, education and talks on the benefits of chiropractic. Joe Donato, LMT NMT, is specializes in neuromuscular therapy. Mi-
chelle Hrino, is our insurance and billing specialist. Our three chiropractic assistants: Rikki Lapinsky, LMT, Brenda Reimold, LMT and Myla Bellard, are Chiropractic Assistant Certified. I am Dr. Rowena De Jesus, I have been a practicing chiropractor in the Hazleton and Sugarloaf area for the last 25 years and raised in the area since 1979. We serve not only our local community but many patients from other cities, states and countries. Our chiropractic practice is committed to serving our community with the highest quality service, exceptional chiropractic care
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in an environment that is conducive to healing. We provide various gentle chiropractic techniques that can serve the youngest infant and most fragile senior citizen, head traumas and post-surgical cases. With education and excellent chiropractic services, we offer spinal rehabilitation services, nutritional support, and wellness care. We love seeing families! We have a vision of improving and changing the landscape of health by serving more people through the healing benefits of chiropractic. We invite you to see what chiropractic care can do for you and your family. Ask about our Spinal Health Passes. We are located under the living roof at Life Expression Wellness Center, 298 Rock Glen Road, Sugarloaf, PA 18249. Call 570-708-2228. www.DeJesusFamilyChiro.com.
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Featuring articles, tips and ideas for seniors and older adults including: Senior Health & Wellness Tips, Health Insurance advise, Dental & Skin Care Tips, Assisted Living Facilities, Safety for Older Adults, plus much more!
Peace of Mind Yoga Studio provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga Peace of Mind Yoga is the Conyngham Valley’s own Yoga Studio. Founded in 2011 by Lynn Patton and Kristen Yuhas, the studio has grown quickly into a sanctuary for busy people with busy lives. It is located in the heart of the valley, minutes away from surrounding areas such as Hazleton, Drums, Freeland, and Mountain Top. Peace of Mind is recognized as one of the most welcoming and uplifting places to practice yoga. Lynn and Kristen’s vision for the studio is to create a space of peace and tranquility where students can take time out for themselves to restore and renew. Patton says, “We teach from a place of love and compassion, where you are taught to honor yourself. Our classes are for everyone, and every body." Peace of Mind Yoga Studio has 11 certified teachers, and offers 20 regularly scheduled classes per week. Along with countless other workshops and specialty sessions throughout the year, they are also home to many world renowned guest teachers who always love to come back for a visit. The studio offers the
Sutra workshop hosted by Dina Stewart on Friday, August 7th from 6:30-9:00pm. Cost for this workshop is $20.00. The greatest classical text from the yoga school of Indian philosophy is the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, written in the second century BC. We will be studying concepts from this text. Handouts will be provided. Please join us for engaging conversation regarding the philosophy behind our yoga practice "and how it applies on and off the mat." For more information about this workshop largest variety of yoga styles in the area, with many opportunities for beginners, as well as or our studio, call 570-788-9642. lifelong yogis. Peace of Mind is a Registered Yoga School (RYS), and conducts teacher trainings for those who want to teach, or take their yoga practice to the next level. “We are so excited to graduate 13 new certified teachers this November, and honored to contribute to the growth of yoga in our valley community, as well as throughout NEPA," Yuhas explains. This month we will be holding a Yoga
Energy And Sports Drinks Eat Away At Teeth Provided by Della Croce Dental Care Most people know that soft drinks wear down tooth enamel, but studies are showing that sports drinks may cause even more deterioration. High acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth enamel, the glossy outer layer of teeth. Young adults consume these drinks assuming that they will improve their sports performance and energy levels and that they are 'better' for them than soda. However, most are shocked to learn that these drinks are essentially bathing their teeth with acid, especially the citrus based products. Researchers analyzed acidity levels in 13 sports drinks and 9 energy drinks and found that acidity levels varied widely between brands and even flavors of the same brand. Tests were done simulating the exposure of teeth in teens and young adults who drink one of these beverages every few hours. Damage to the tooth enamel was evident after five days, and energy drinks caused twice as much damage as sports drinks.
Damage to tooth enamel is irreversible. Without the protection of enamel, teeth become overly sensitive and are more likely to decay and develop cavities. But if drinking one of these beverages is unavoidable, it should not be citrus based (orange, lemon, lime) and should be done in moderation. It should not be sipped slowly over a long period of time, as this can wear out the enamel. Experts also say to avoid brushing until at least one hour afterward, because many toothpastes contain properties that could damage a softened tooth. Also suggested is chewing sugar-free gum containing xylitol or rinsing with water after consuming the drinks.
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The Laurels Senior Living Community August 2015 Summertime Fun! What a beautiful time of the year! The Laurels Residents sure have been enjoying the beautiful, bright, sunny weather! Now for July and August, we’re gearing up for some more fun! We have been hard at work planning our Laurels 12th Annual Family Reunion in August, outdoor lunches at Community Park, Happy Hour on the front porch and many other anticipated outdoor gatherings. We hope everyone is having a beautiful summer! Laurels 12th Annual Family Reunion Saturday, August 22nd Family is very important to us at the Laurels, our facility is operated by family and we strive to welcome and include many generations in our resident’s everyday activities as well as our many special events. Each year we have a spe-
cial reunion to bring our very large Laurels family together to share a day of fun. We feel this very special yearly event is more than just a “reunion”; it is a celebration of family unity. Our growing Laurels family will mark our 12th year in operation. Our party will consist of great music, food, fun and party games! Features include both indoor and outdoor attractions to suit any age; old, young and in between. In addition to our always favorite bake sale and book sale, we will be selling chances for our beautiful tricky trays and having 50 25/25 drawing. Entertainment on the veranda with Tony Angelo and Bobby Seamon will begin at 2pm. Please RSVP by August 15th. For more information please call our Activity Director, Jadeen at 570-455-7757. Or email her at activities@laurels-seniorliving.com. We look forward to enjoying this very special afternoon with you.
Come in for a closer look at your health. Ask about the health screenings we offer. Our pharmacy is not only dedicated to making you feel better when you’re sick - we’re here to help you stay healthy. Come see us for blood pressure monitoring, patient counseling, vitamin therapy and more.
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Music to Soothe the Soul It’s very rare to find a person who does not enjoy some form of music. Every culture in the world has a musical tradition that can bring people together for a sense of community throughout their lives. Instrumental skills and songs are passed from generation to generation – both as a form of identity and a means of expression. The memories created by music last a lifetime. Studies show that people in every age group benefit from music therapy, which relaxes the body, reduces muscle tension, boosts productivity, decreases stress levels, and strengthens memory and learning. Seniors especially benefit from the healing power of music through better awareness and concentration, enhanced interest levels, improved memory and recall, and increased mobility and coordination. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America shares that seniors with Alzheimer’s and related dementias can benefit from music therapy in a variety of ways. Music can facilitate cognitive and coordinate motor movements, in addition to other improvements like shifting mood and managing stress-induced agitation. At the Laurels, we include many different forms of musical therapy to our weekly activities. Our residents use music for exercise, during dinner hours to create a relaxing mood and through entertainment including singing and dancing. We have many wonderful entertainers who join us monthly. Check our activity calendar or website for more information. Respite Short-term Care: Designed for stays of a few days to several months, our short-term stays are perfect when family members are away on a vacation or business trip or require a short break from caring for the senior in their life. Short-term stays are also an option for seniors needing extra assistance after a hospital visit or during an illness. Many of our permanent residents also begin their lives with us by evaluating the Laurels through Short-term, respite support. If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office 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!”
When Cancer Comes Back My cancer came back. Four words that no one ever wants to say, or hear a loved one say. They fought the battle once and now their cancer has metastasized and is in a new location in their body. Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread from the place where it first started to another place in the body. A tumor formed by metastatic cancer cells is called a metastatic tumor or a metastasis. The process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body is also called metastasis. Metastatic cancer has the same name and the same type of cancer cells as the original, or primary, cancer. For example, breast cancer that spreads to the lung and forms a metastatic tumor is metastatic breast cancer, not lung cancer. The most common sites of cancer metastases are the bone, liver, and lung. Although most cancers have the ability to spread to many different parts of the body, they usually spread to one site more often than others. At Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton, radiation therapy is used to treat metastatic cancer painlessly and noninvasively. During treatment, high-energy X-rays are delivered to metastatic lesions in the brain, lungs, liver and bones safely and effectively. Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to routine activities immediately after each treatment. “Radiation therapy serves as an effective treatment for metastatic lesions throughout the body, working within cancer cells to damage their ability to multiply,” said Steve Karp, M.D., radiation oncologist at Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton. “The goal of radiation therapy for metastatic cancer is to control pain, alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life and extend life expectancy. In some cases, radiation therapy can help you live longer with your cancer.” If you, or a loved one, have recently been diagnosed with metastatic cancer, knowing your treatment options, including a second opinion, is important. Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton is here to help you in your fight against cancer. To learn more about metastatic cancer, or any of the conditions treated at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton, please call (570) 459-3460 or visit www.cancertreatmentcenterhazleton.com.
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ADVERTISERS INDEX 12 Volt Dave's Audio....................................... 25 7th Level Technologies, Inc.............................. 11 ADL Notary..................................................... 19 AIS................................................................... 42 Amore's Restaurant.......................................... 29 Angela & Adriana Italian Food & Pizza............ 30 Antonio's Pizza................................................. 29 Bafile Family Chiropractics................................. 9 Balmy Brae Leather.......................................... 39 Barbara Woodring Beauty Salon....................... 10 BB's Boutique.................................................. 10 Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary.................. 20 Beechwood Gardens......................................... 52 Bernadita's Alterations, Repairs & More.......... 39 Berwick Hospital................................................ 3 Billig-Helmes Insurance................................... 36
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Bill's Produce & Market................................... 37 BJ's Pub & Eatery.............................................. 2 Blakeslee Animal Hospital................................ 41 Blossoms & Buds............................................. 36 Boyers Insurance.............................................. 11 Brookhill Animal Hospital............................... 11 Broyan Farms................................................... 15 Burger Farm Markets....................................... 15 C & D Seafood................................................ 29 Cancer Treatment Center At Hazleton............... 2 Caratto Surgical Associates............................... 63 Carbon County Fair......................................... 16 Carlino's Restaurant......................................... 39 Carpetkraft, Inc................................................ 52 Cedar Street Supply.......................................... 54 Chaskin's Jewelers............................................ 19 Christy M. DeMelfi, ESQ................................ 43 Combined Insurance Company........................ 44 Comfort Keepers.............................................. 58 Craig's.............................................................. 19 Damsel In Defense........................................... 36 Death Row Motorcycles................................... 12 Degenhart Chiropractic.................................... 60 DeJesus Family Chiropractic............................ 11 Della Croce Dental.......................................... 67 Demsko Agency............................................... 43 Diane's Salon on 93........................................... 9 DiPasa Italian Restaurant................................. 19 Don Laine Family Campground....................... 26 Dr. Chris Falvello............................................. 11 Dr. Frank Glushefski........................................ 61 Dragonfly Café................................................. 29 Dryfoos Insurance / Grange Insurance............. 47 DSM Auto....................................................... 49 Eckley Miners Village....................................... 16 Empire Cleaners................................................. 9 Erich Schlosser Memorials................................ 37 Evanko Respiratory.......................................... 59 Famous Salon & Spa........................................ 41 Fellin's Jewelers................................................ 10 Fritzingertown Senior Living.............................. 8 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center................... 55 Gerald E. Wiliiams,D.M.D. Family Dentistry......... 56 Graziano's Restaurant....................................... 33 Greenview Meats.............................................. 33 Hazle Drugs..................................................... 59 Hazle Yellow Cab............................................. 31 Hazleton Eye Specialists................................... 57 Hazleton Funfest.............................................. 21 Hazleton Wine & Beer Festival........................ 30 Hazleton YMCA/YWCA................................. 62 Hegins Valley Arts & Craft Fair........................ 40 Heights Terrace Pharmacy................................ 62 Hometown Farmer's Market............................ 37 Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation.............. 56 Hopes Collision & Towing............................... 25 Houck Homes, Inc........................................... 50 InnoTek Computer Consulting........................ 42 Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC-John Beltrami.......... 45 Jimmy's Quick Lunch...................................... 19 John's Church Hill Family Restaurant.............. 34 John's Hat Shack.............................................. 39 Jon-David & Helen's Hair Salon...................... 40 K.M. Sency Plumbing & Heating.................... 52 Kitchen Design Gallery.................................... 54 Klesh Plumbing................................................ 11 Koch's Turkey Farm......................................... 37 Kowalonek's Kielbasy Shop.............................. 25 Kurtz Brothers Glass........................................ 25 La Casita De Familia........................................ 37 Lagome Paradise Bridal Shop........................... 19 Lehigh Valley Health Network........................... 5
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Len Mudlock-State Farm.................................... 8 Mahoning Valley Farmer's Market.................... 39 Mahoning Valley Speeday................................. 39 Mahoning Valley Orthopedics.......................... 67 Marchetti Hardware........................................... 8 Mary Lacy Independent Sales Rep.................... 39 Mauch Chunk Opera House............................ 20 Metallo's Formalwear....................................... 19 Miller Auto Body............................................. 49 Miller Charm Farms......................................... 39 Morgan & Halcovage Insurance Agency........... 25 Mountain Statuary & Stone............................. 51 Nature's Way Emporium.................................. 25 Needful Things................................................ 37 No.9 Mine & Museum.................................... 23 Northeast Kitchens........................................... 52 Och's Farm...................................................... 15 Old Jail Museum.............................................. 20 Pappy's Smokes & More.................................. 39 Party Beverage.................................................... 8 Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry................................ 58 Peace Of Mind Yoga......................................... 10 Penny's Transmission........................................ 19 Pioneer Tunnel............................................ 25,26 Pride Homes Sales, LLC................................... 53 Pumpkin Hill Farms......................................... 15 Purple Rose Café.............................................. 29 Queen Of Heaven Parish-St. Mauro Festival........... 40 Reading Dermatology...................................... 60 Rough Cut Barbeque........................................ 29 S & B Landscaping.......................................... 51 S.J. Kowalski, Inc............................................. 67 Salon Essentials................................................ 42 Schuylkill County Wine Festival...................... 23 Schuylkill Haven's Island Park Festival............. 22 Senape's Bakery................................................ 28 Shenandoah One Stop Shop............................. 25 SJM Auto Sales................................................ 10 Small Car Center.............................................. 19 Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center........... 38 St. Lukes Hospital............................................ 65 Standard Drug Store......................................... 64 Stony Mountain Campground......................... 26 Stoves-N-Stuff, LTD........................................ 51 Tamaqua Appliance.......................................... 50 The Amish Pantry............................................ 12 The Laurels Senior Living Community............ 64 The Lazy Dog Salon......................................... 40 The Lookout House......................................... 11 The Seach Law Offices....................................... 8 The Shop 2...................................................... 19 The Ten Pin Lounge & Bowl Arena................. 30 Theodora's Restaurant...................................... 31 Thomas Farm................................................... 15 Top Of The 80's............................................... 33 Tree Of Life Music Together............................. 35 Tunnessen's Auto Parts..................................... 18 Tunnessan Radiator/Supply.............................. 18 Unico Hazleton-Bell'Italia Festival................... 17 Valley Country Club.......................................... 9 Valley Pharmacy................................................. 9 Valley Pizza & Subs.......................................... 10 Vesuvio's Pizzeria & Ristorante........................ 29 Vic's Vittles...................................................... 37 Warners Central Garage................................... 49 Villa Day Care Center...................................... 25 West Hazleton Vet Hospital............................. 42 Yevak's Detail Plus Auto Center....................... 19 Yocums Pharmacy............................................ 55 Your Choice Gas Station.................................. 29 Zanolini Nursery-Garlic Herb Festival............. 13 Zukovich's Farm Market.................................. 15
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