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This month I would like to talk about the subject of civic duty, gratitude and of the many blessings of this time of year. Despite being one of our greatest civic duties, voting is the least exercised. Many do not understand the importance of voting in the upcoming election on November 3rd. This is our chance, as a society, to tell government what we want! There are those who believe that about 30% of eligible voters will decide the future of our city. Hazleton has approximately 10,100 registered voters with approximately 6,900 being democratic and 3,200 GOP voters. To say that only about 3,000 will show up at the polls sounds like a dismal result for their most important civic duty. I encourage everyone to take advantage of your right to vote in the election on November 3, 2015. I was asked to share the difference between Memorial Day & Veterans Day. Most people are often confused on how we commemorate these two holidays. The difference is Memorial Day, celebrated at the end of May, shows our deep respect for those who have given their lives in service to our Country. We do this by placing flags upon their gravestones and most communities celebrate by hosting parades. Veterans Day originally known as Armistice Day is celebrated on November 11th and is a day set aside to thank and honor all those who served
honorably in the military during war time and in peace time. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service. This day acknowledges that their contributions to our national security are appreciated. To underscore the fact that all those who have served-not only those who have died-have sacrificed and served their country. This November don’t forget to thank all Veterans for all that they have done, they will appreciate it more than you realize. During this time of year there is much to be thankful for. I am blessed for my family, my health, my friends, my freedom, a roof over my head, a nice soft bed to sleep on but I’m especially blessed and thankful to be surrounded by those whose lives touch me more than they will ever know. This Thanksgiving, The Collum Family & Staff of Panorama Community Magazine would like to wish you and those dear to you a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! May your hearts be filled with gladness and your homes be filled with joy.
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I’m offering the following Thanksgiving Prayer by Samuel F. Pugh: “O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me remember the jobless; When I have a home, help me remember those who have no home at all; When I am without pain, help me remember those who suffer; And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency; bestir my compassion, and be concerned enough to help; By word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted. Amen”
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Light Up Your Holidays (Family Features) Whether you are the first one on your block to hang lights or the lastminute decorator hurrying to decorate your tree, nothing is more frustrating than having a section of lights fail to illuminate. "Spirits can be dampened when you've gathered the family to decorate the tree or house and come to find that some of your light sets don't work," said John DeCosmo, CEO of Ulta-Lit Technologies, the maker of the LightKeeper Pro, a tool that not only finds the bad bulb on a string of lights but also illuminates the working bulbs by sending a harmless charge through the string of lights. "With just a few pulls of the trigger you've got your special family moment back, and you are the hero who saved Christmas," DeCosmo said. The LightKeeper "Pros" have several other tips to keep your holidays bright and stress levels low when it comes to holiday lighting: • Measure: To estimate the number of lights needed for your tree, plan an average of 100 lights for every foot of tree height. Serious decorators often double that. • LED vs. Incandescent: LEDs are more expensive than incandescent lights, but last longer. Likewise, more sets of LED lights can be strung together end-to-end than traditional incandescent light sets. When it comes to energy use, a tree with 1,000 incandescent lights can cost $10 over an average holiday season while the same tree using LED lights costs around $1.50. • Inspect: Before stringing lights, check for broken bulbs and sockets, frayed cords, burned out lights and loose connections. For sets with bulb outages, use the LightKeeper Pro for incandescent lights or the LED Keeper for LED lights to find and fix the problem. Squeeze the trigger a few times and most light sets will illuminate in seconds. • Connect: When using incandescent lights, connect no more than three strands of mini string sets together. LED light sets can handle connecting more than 30 strands together. • Indoor vs. Outdoor: Commercial-grade light sets are more reliable for outdoor use because of their durability and thicker insulation. • Live and artificial trees: When stringing lights on a tree, begin at the top of the tree and wind the strands through its center, widening with the tree's shape. Real trees should be watered daily. When the tree is purchased, request half an inch be sawed off so the tree can take in more water.
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Mrs. Coxe, a woman of wealth and privilege, often used her position to improve the welfare of coal miners and their children. For Christmas, Mrs. Coxe spread cheer to the young, giving each Eckley child—as well as children in the other patches owned by her family—a toy and a practical item, such as socks, a hat, or a scarf. Older children were treated to practical gifts such as fabric from which they could fashion their own clothing. All children were also invited to attend an annual Christmas party. On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6 from 1-4 p.m., the Eckley Miners’ Village Associates invite the community to join in the museum’s celebration of the holiday season. Visitors can tour the decorated village, visit the Sharpe House adorned in the elegance
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CHRISTKINDLFEST: A Hazleton Tradition Christmas ornaments. The children will be delighted by a visit from St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) dressed in an authentic costume from Holland. Each child will receive a treat. This is especially appropriate since December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. Photos may be taken with the saint, so bring your camera. As if this is not enough to tempt you, the Christmas Craft Shop will feature many handmade holiday crafts, including Christmas tree skirts, pillow covers, ornaments, wreaths, pins, jewelry, bird feeders and wooden items. A Silent Auction featuring many unusual Tricky Trays will be held. These two venues will give you a chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Over 6,000 people have enjoyed this festival since its inception seventeen years ago. Rev. Wayne Lupole, pastor of Christ Church, and the entire congregation invite you to experience this Yuletide treat. Admission to the event and the display is free. Parking is available on nearby municipal lots and on the lot adjacent to the church. Visitors should use the 210 West Green Street entrance, which is also ramped for handicap access. Anyone who would like to make special arrangements for a children’s or senior’s group to view the nativity should call the church office at 570-454-3542 on weekday mornings. Enjoy this wonderful experience for the whole family.
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The 11th annual Cold Hands Warm Hearts collection to benefit United Charities, a member agency of The United Way of Greater Hazleton and vicinities, will be held Monday November 11th through Dec.11th. New hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, socks, and coats will be collected at bin sites throughout the area. Started in 2004, this project was started in memory of Joe Maddon, Sr., a local plumber and WWII vet. During the winter months while stationed in Europe, Joe would give away his hats, scarves, gloves and candy to the children affected by the war. This is my gift to him each year to keep his memory alive! Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase new coats and blankets. Checks can be made payable to: Cold Hands Warm Hearts c/o Carmine Parlatore 163 N. Church St., Hazleton, Pa. 18201
or United Charities c/o Cold Hands Warm Hearts 107 Madison Ave., West Hazleton, Pa. 18202 BIN SITES: • The Shop2 (both locations) • Boscov’s Laurel Mall • Queen of Heaven Parish • Pelly Dental • McCann School of Business & Tech. • Elsen & Co. Jewelers • Eagle Rock • Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center • Dragon Fly Café • Third Base Luncheonette More bin locations will be added throughout the collection. For more information, contact Carmine Parlatore at (570) 751-3351 or ecp978@yahoo.com and United Charities at (570) 455-1529.
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(NAPSA)-There's good news for those looking for appropriate and memorable holiday gifts for clients and colleagues. A company known for its expertise in creating and delivering flowers and truly original arrangements, 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. also has a division that specializes in providing gourmet baked goods and gift baskets, ideal for corporate gifting, offering convenience, customization and more. With a wide variety of gourmet gift baskets and towers, 1-800-Baskets.com provides companies with memorable gift offerings to give a year-end thanks to supervisors, account leads and senior teams. Whether it's a wine and cheese paired gift, gourmet sweets tower or coffee and tea-themed basket, it can deliver a warm holiday greeting. In addition, many products have customization capabilities, allowing companies to include logo brand ribbon and personalized greetings. Those looking to celebrate the holidays in the office with sweet treats can enjoy Cheryl's baked goods and cookies. These offerings include trays of individually wrapped sugarplum cookies, buttercream-frosted cookies, signature brownies, cake slices, buttercreamlayered chocolate cookie sandwiches and more sweet treats. For many, this is the goto baked goods brand for office parties and teamwide holiday gifts. For those who enjoy savory snacks, The Popcorn Factory has a version of America's favorite snack popcorn for everyone to enjoyfrom classic butter, cheese and caramel to bold jalapeño and cracked pepper and sea salt to sweet cranberry and butter toffee almond. Available in iconic holiday-themed threeflavor tins and modern clear canisters, the flavorful popcorn is a delicious and fun snack to enjoy during the holiday season. With the ability to add personalized messages, company logos and images to holiday tins, The Popcorn Factory can be an excellent way to wish colleagues and clients a Happy New Year. To learn more, visit the website at www. GreatFoods.com.
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(Family Features) Santa's made his list, checked it twice and found out who's been naughty and nice. For family and friends who found their way on to Santa's nice list this year, these great holiday gift ideas, ranging from organization to ways to stave off that winter chill to gifts that bring out the magic of the season and last long after the holidays are over, can help earn you a spot on your loved ones' nice lists for years to come.
Comfortable Holiday Warmth and Style Give the gift of luxe comfort this season with a cashmere turtleneck sweater from Charter Club. Soft to the touch and incredibly warm, this sweater is a versatile addition to any wardrobe and the perfect way to embrace the latest color trend by selecting an of-the-moment pastel hue. Retailing for $139, pick up this holiday essential exclusively at Macy's stores and macys.com.
Heat Up Your Holidays This chilly holiday season, give the gift of heat to the outdoorsman who loves to hunt and camp, a friend who enjoys tailgating or the proud parent who spends time on the sidelines at their child's outdoor games. The Chaheati Heated Add-On is cordless, lightweight, has a rechargeable battery and fits onto any portable chair. The heating system has four temperature settings - keeping you warm and outside doing what you love longer. Visit Chaheati.com/Retailers for retail locations and more information.
A Safe Home for the Holidays Give homeowners simple, smart security this holiday with Kidde's RemoteLync WiFienabled products. The plug-in monitor sends an alert upon hearing a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm. The cordless camera instantly sends video upon sensing motion. Mount it nearly anywhere and set it to arm/disarm based on your location, or request an on-demand video if the monitor is triggered. A free mobile app allows for custom notifications. For more information, visit kidde. com.
Pens & Pencils Make Great Stocking Stuffers Everyone loves a stocking full of sweets and treats, but why not add something both fun and practical, such as Zebra pens and mechanical pencils that last long past the season? Durable Steel pens make great gifts for dads and dudes, while Cadoozles' playful patterns please kids of all ages. Moms can express themselves with vibrant Sarasa gel pens, which come in many colors, and everyone can appreciate the smooth, reliable Z-Grip Plus. Learn more at zebrapen. com/stockingstuffers.
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Holiday Crafting: Be Inspired By Traditions From Around The World (Family Features) Bring the joy and celebration of holiday traditions from around the world to your home this season. From the quaint custom of placing handpainted luminaries in windows throughout Ireland, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has created this craft project to share with your loved ones. It's so simple, the whole family can lend a hand. For more crafting inspiration, project guides and supplies, visit www.joann.com. Hand-Painted Holiday Luminaries Skill Level: No experience necessary Crafting Time: 1 to 2 hours It's an Irish tradition to place lit candles in windows. Let this quaint holiday custom add warmth and joy to your home. Glass containers with hand-painted designs and flameless candles look welcoming in windows or on a table. Supplies and Tools: • Black marker • White computer paper • Computer and printer • Provided templates • Scissors • Square and rectangular glass containers
• Tape • Enamel paint: red, green and white • Flat brush • Detail brush • Flameless or wax candles Instructions: Create templates using a black marker to draw snowflakes and other decorative holiday motifs on paper. Visit www.joann.com/luminarytemplate to print out additional templates. Cut the templates to fit inside the desired glass containers. Tape templates securely to the inside of glass container with design facing out. This will act as a guide when painting. Using enamel paint colors, paint over template designs on glass surface. Create snowflakes, trees, words, deer, etc. It may take several coats of paint to attain desired coverage. Let paint dry between coats. When finished, let the painted design dry completely. Remove templates from the inside of containers. Fill the container with flameless or wax candles to display. Note: If using wax candles, do not leave burning candles unattended.
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Boyer’s Food: 66 Years Of Serving The Community
Family Values Harold and Doris Boyer's children Harry, John, Jeanne and Tom Boyer purchased the company from their parents in 1998. Since then, they've purchased 11 more stores and converted them to Boyer's.In the early 2000’s, they hired a management team lead by Walker to run the company. Other officers now include CFO Matt Kase and vice presidents Anthony Gigliotti and Mike Zmitrovich. Despite the company's growth, it still operates with family-run business values, Walker said. “Store managers are given a lot of autonomy to work within their communities." Staying relevant and growing is a challenge, considering Boyer's competes with significantly larger grocery stores such as Giant, Weis and WalMart, Walker said. Price is important, but customer service is also extremely important. "We rank our customer service better than any of our competitors," he said. "But you can't just live on that. You have to be competitive against all the chains around. That's
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marketing program to be very aggressive and very price-driven in order to stay competitive with those chains. "Stores remodeled In order to keep up with its competitors; every Boyer's store has been remodeled over the past eight years.” The company has invested about $7 million in renovating existing stores. Although the company has about 1,100 employees, Walker said the chain still considers itself a neighborhood store. "There's a need for a smaller format in these communities.” The most current example is in Birdsboro PA, where the community presented Boyer’s with a petition from more than 2,000 residents pledging to shop at a grocery store if one was built in the Borough. The store which opened in August is the first store Boyer’s built from the ground up. "We started this process two years ago, working with the community," he said. "They came to us. They wanted a grocery store, and two years later we've been able to give them what we think is a state-of-the-art, beautiful grocery store that they can be proud of." In August of 2015, the Boyer’s family announced the transition of the company ownership to the current management team. Lyle Porter, Jeanne’ son will continue the family involvement into a third generation as part of the management team. The transition started four years ago to ensure a smooth long succession plan that would continue the honor the values set forth by Harry Sr. and Doris
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Red Shirt Service The cornerstone of Boyer’s Customer Service is its Red Shirt Program. It's their foundation and commitment to excellence in servicing their customers. Boyer’s believes that Red Shirt Service is having the Friendliest, Most Helpful, and Knowledgeable Teammates available to assist you in any way during your shopping experience. The Red Shirt Service motto is more than just a saying - it's a pledge. If you need help finding a product a Boyer's employee will walk you to the product and help you find it quickly. Boyer’s offers other time and money saving features to enhance your experience. • Build Online Shopping List. With their revolutionary "Build a List" program you can build your entire shopping list on line. Use our Top Picks, weekly and monthly ads and our "Shop the rest of the store" pages to find what you want fast! • Park Close and Shop Fast. At some stores finding a place to park seems to take forever plus it is frustrating parking a county away just to do your grocery shopping. Their stores have plenty of parking, yet you're always close enough to get in fast so you can shop faster. • Less than 3 Guarantee. When there are more than three people in our checkout lines they open another lane to get you through checkout faster. • They Stock What You Want. Did you know over 60% of products in many grocery store sell less than one a week? Boyer's shelves have the products you want and need. They researched and identified what their customers prefer. What started as young man’s dream in 1949 looks forward to a bright future by remembering it roots of community driven service and pride. Check out boyersfoods.com to find for more information amd to find one of their 18 convenient locations.
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4 Alternatives To Joint Replacement Surgery Try Them To Help Relieve The Pain Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton You’re tired of the pain from that sore knee (or your sore hip). Yet joint replacement surgery seems like such a dramatic next step. Are there any alternatives? “Yes,” says orthopedic surgeon Peter Kozicky, MD, with Lehigh Valley Physician Group Orthopedics–Health & Wellness Center. He works with his patients to try all options prior to surgery. “Every person is at a different point of his or her life and in a different state of joint health,” Kozicky says. “What matters most is how much pain you feel, and how willing you are to tolerate that pain.” Here are four potential alternatives to try: 1. Physical therapy – If your pain is caused by arthritis in your knee or hip – or by abnormal joint movement – physical therapy may help. “Our goal is to help you restore as much function as possible and to teach you how to manage the pain,” says rehabilitation therapist Wade Groff with LVHN–One City Center in Allentown. (Rehabilitation therapy is available in the Lehigh Valley and Hazleton areas.) Specific treatments
may include exercises to strengthen the muscles around the joints, applying heat and/or cold to the joints, or using electrical stimulation to help relieve joint pain. 2. Medications – Two categories – analgesics (pain medication such as acetaminophen) and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen) – can help. They’re available in pills or ointments and can be over-the-counter or prescription. “However, their effectiveness may decrease over time depending on the individual,” Kozicky says. 3. Injection therapies – These are steroidal (antiinflammatory) or lubricating medications injected into the sore joint to alleviate discomfort. “Injections help some people ward off total joint replacement surgery for several years,” Kozicky says. 4. Other procedures – If you’re not ready for joint replacement, one surgical option is arthroscopic surgery. “It cleans away debris in the area of the sore joint,” Kozicky says. “However, it generally will only afford temporary relief.” A more extensive procedure, osteotomy, involves
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cutting a bone to shorten, lengthen or change its alignment, thus shifting weight-bearing to a more stable joint. While these options can help, many times joint replacement surgery is still the best longterm solution. “Most people who have joint replacement feel so much better afterward, they wonder why they waited so long,” Kozicky says. Next Step Learn more about orthopedic care in Hazleton and the Lehigh Valley. Visit LVHN.org/ ortho.
Caring For Older Adults (NAPSA)-With a growing aging population, the amount of family caregivers in the United States is also on the rise. There are nearly 45 million people who serve as a caregiver for a family member or friend who is 50 or older. Serving as a caregiver can be rewarding but difficult. Often, caregivers are unaware of local aging resources that might be able to assist them. The Eldercare Locator is a free, public service that connects older adults and caregivers to information about local resources and services such as meal delivery programs, transportation options, home modification assistance and in-home support services. Additionally, caregivers can find out about support groups in their community and programs that offer a break from caregiving responsibilities. The Eldercare Locator also has free informational brochures for older adults and caregivers on topics such as medication management, preventing falls in the home, transportation options, avoiding financial exploitation, and brain health. All brochures can be ordered by calling 800-677-1116 or downloaded online at www.eldercare.gov. If you are a caregiver who is seeking information about caring for your loved one and you want to learn about community resources that may be able to assist, call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
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Hazleton Y Proudly Presents… provided by Hazleton YMCA/YWCA There’s much excitement around the Hazleton YMCA/YWCA these days and it’s largely due to the addition of several new pieces of LifeFitness cardiovascular exercise equipment. It is just in time for getting back into shape after all those cookouts, ice cream and lazy summer days. Now that the air is crisp and daylight is shorter it’s a great time to come inside the Y and see how we can help you improve your fitness level, elevate mood, reduce stress and make new friends. And you’ve got to try out the new equipment too!
The new additions include two PowerMill Climbers, two Integrity Treadmills and an Integrity Elliptical Cross Trainer. These pieces can’t be beaten for their ease of use, reliability, safety and effectiveness. The PowerMill Climber uses the Sure Step System Technology and boasts of an AC motor that promises a smooth motion and wide range of speeds. Sure to suit all levels of health seekers, the PowerMill provides a challenging cardiovascular and lower body workout. The Integrity Treadmill is a workhorse that
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has great design and is easy to use. There is a wide variety of workout programs available so you can start out slow or hit the ground running. Available in thousands of facilities worldwide, LifeFitness treadmills are the gold standard of cardiovascular equipment. The Integrity Elliptical Cross Trainer provides a smooth and natural feel made possible by intensive biomechanical research. This machine gives a great cardiovascular workout while limiting the amount of impact and stress on the joints of the lower body. Of course, all the greatest equipment in the world may not be as effective without great coaching from trained fitness professionals. The Hazleton Y Wellness Staff are available to help you learn how to use the equipment and put together a workout plan that will help you meet your fitness goals. Now is the time to come to the Y and take a tour to see first-hand what the Y has to offer. You have nothing to lose except some unhealthy habits.
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Peace of Mind Yoga provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga Fall is here!! Time for celebration…change is in the air and the excitement of all good things to come is all around us. Peace of Mind Yoga has ways to help you unwind yourself… fun, music filled classes are in the works and Graduation of our 13 amazing Yoga Teacher Trainees is right around the corner. It's Graduation Weekend Our graduates will co-teach the Friday night class on November 6th from 6-7pm. These are absolutely amazing souls and we could not be happier to have been with them for this part of their journey. There is a graduation party to follow so mark your calendars for this very special occasion. The class and party are FREE so please join us on this special night to celebrate commUNITY at our beautiful hOME. Saturday, November 7th: our YTTs will hold a community class from 8:30-9:30am… co-taught and assisted by our 13 graduating teachers. Class cost is $5.00. We warmly invite you to honor our nation’s veterans by joining us for a yoga class on Thursday November 12, 2015 as part of Veterans Gratitude Week. All proceeds raised will help Veterans Yoga Project accomplish their mission to support recovery and promote resilience among veterans, their families, and our communities. The class will be instructed by Dennie Naprava, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and ambassador for Veterans Yoga Project. Class time ~ 5:30-6:30pm. Chair Yoga Resumes!!! Chair yoga will make a return on Saturdays beginning on November 14th. This class will be taught By Lucy Valente and be held from 10-11am every
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Saturday. Rhythm and Flow will be held on Thursday, November 19th from 6-7:15pm (please note special time). Kristen Yuhas will be teaching and Bjarni Nermoe will be playing for us. Brian Lubrecht is back! That’s right… .2nd Annual. Wednesday, November 25th 6pm-7pm….this will be a detox flow taught by Kristen Yuhas while Brian plays. We will twist, wring, and rinse before the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us Thanksgiving morning at a special time for a celebration of Gratitude. We
have so much to be grateful for and beginning our day with peace and hearts full seems absolutely perfect. An Hour Practice of Gratitude will begin at 8:30am on Thursday, November 26th. This class is FREE as a way of thanking our community for all their love and support they have shown to us throughout the year. We are thankful for each and every student that walk through our door and feel blessed every single day. We thank you for being a part of Peace of Mind Yoga Studio! Have a Happy and Peaceful Thanksgiving Day from all of us.
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sweats, decreased libido, painful sexual intercourse. These conditions affect millions of women. As the number of women seeking hormonerelated treatment has grown, so has the mass production of pills, patches and creams by the drug industry. Each woman’s body is different and has its own unique needs, but commercially manufactured products tend to be “one-size-fits-all”, and do not always account for the differences between individuals. No two women are alike, of course, and Hazle Compounding’s compounding pharmacists understand this fact. It’s your body…why not give yourself the option of a customized, bio-Identical hormone therapy? Ask our Compounding Pharmacists, Lori, Wendy, Mark or Bill about Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN is a Compounding Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is available for personal Nutritional Consultations at Hazle Drugs 1 E. Broad St. Hazleton, Pa. 18201. Call 570)-454-2476 for more information or to schedule your Nutritional Consultation today!
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The Laurels Senior Living Community November 2015 It Was A Bootiful Night! The “Frightening Festivities” began at 2pm on October 31st with residents transforming into their Halloween costumes. The staff had just as much fun as the residents! Once in disguise, Laurels residents paraded through the halls conjuring up votes for the best dressed. The wicked awesome party was comprised of homemade “brew” and a spooky spread complete with devilish desserts, spider cider and scary snacks. During the frightful festivities, residents were spell-bound with the hallowing sounds of Betty Carpenter. We then choose the winners of disguise. It’s was a howling good time for all!! Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. The sun still shines brightly, and we have crisp mornings that melt into warm afternoons. Not too hot, nor to cold; perfect to hang out on our back patio with friends and marvel at the beautiful autumn colors painted across the valley below. Stop by and see just how amazing our view is! Laurels Annual Thanksgiving Family Meal Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us and our bellies are already growling just thinking about the slow roasted turkey, sweet mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, homemade pumpkin pie... This year, our annual Family Thanksgiving dinner will be on Sunday, November 8th. Our residents will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a delicious traditional feast. Our family atmosphere will also feature some great activities! We hope all family members can join us. If you have any questions, please call the office at 570-455-7757. Mark your calendars! We are also currently planning our Christmas Family Dinner. Family members will be receiving a holiday letter soon. Giving Thanks by Giving Back We have always stressed that our residents become part of our extended “family”. Therefore, we find it only fitting to reach out to our local community during the upcoming holiday that emphasizes a tradition of family. We will be collecting food and monetary donations for the “Feed A Friend” campaign through WNEPTV Channel 16 and our local Greater Hazleton CEO, People Helping People. We will have a collection bin in our front lobby until Nov. 19th. In addition to our regular visitors and staff, we are asking all family members who are attending our annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 8th to please bring any non-perishable items for our food drive. We are reminded of how fortunate we are to be blessed with wonderful friends and family and how great it is to reach out to our neighbors and lend a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who is helping other families
celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. We appreciate it! Laurels Health Fair We hosted our annual Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 22nd. Health and Wellness are very important to our residents and we encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for them. In addition to flu shots, we provided various health screenings such as blood pressure checks, balance checks, cholesterol screening, and much more. We also had plenty of giveaways, light refreshments and sold tricky tray chances for beautiful gift baskets and crafts. All the money raised was given to the Greater Hazleton United Way annual drive. A great way to give back to our wonderful community! We would like to thank the following organizations for attending our health fair and for donating the beautiful tricky trays: Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton - Fitness Department, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, Senior Choice Program, Lehigh Valley Family Medicine-Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, Bafile Chiropractic, APTS, Gunderson Rehab Center, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Northeast Pharmacy Services, Salvation Army / Ladore Group, St. Luke’s Pavillion, Weatherwood Nursing Rehab Center, First National Bank and Maylath Valley Health Systems. You helped us make our ‘day of health’ a successful one! Veteran’s Day Program Every year, we celebrate the honorable service our troops give to our country. It is amazing to see all these citizens who selflessly give of their time and talents to help protect our country. We
commemorate our residents who have served in the past with a special tribute. On Nov. 11th we will have a Veteran’s Day Program with a representative from Rep. Tarah Toohill’s office. During the program, we will serve refreshments while our administrator presents each Laurels Veteran with a certificate of recognition and acknowledges their division of the armed forces and when they served. We will also have a special musical tribute from one of our own residents playing Taps on his harmonica. We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for your bravery and service! Veteran’s Benefits Program Any resident who is a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran may be eligible for Veteran’s Benefits. Our administrators are available to help you obtain the information needed to see if you qualify. The veteran must have served at least 90 days in the service with at least 1 day being during active wartime, and must have received an honorable discharge. There is no monthly limit to be eligible, but there is a limit on total assets. The individual also must show that they do need assistance with their activities of daily living. Many people are not aware that they may be eligible for rent rebates if they live in at The Laurels Senior Living Community. To be eligible, the annual income cannot be more than $15,000; however, when considering this amount you should only count one-half of the Social Security. The maximum rebate amount is $500.00. If you have any questions regarding these benefits and services, please contact our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch. The Laurels Senior Living Community – Where our Family of Residents Come First!” From everyone at the Laurels, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Preparing For Joint Replacement Surgery by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Joint replacement is a serious decision for any family. Many factors can affect the recovery period, and each of these factors requires energy and dedication. Today, a person's overall health and activity level are more important than age in predicting a joint replacement's success, so preparing the body and mind for the journey ahead is an important part of healing. The good news is that joint replacement does have a high level of success, and can significantly improve one’s quality of life. Though recovery does take time and building strength requires patience and effort, joint replacement helps people experience renewed movement in their joints and relief from ongoing pain. Once a patient and his or her doctor have decided that joint replacement is a good option, then the process of emotionally and physically preparing for surgery and recovery begins. At the same time, the doctor will order a series of evaluations to assess a patient’s joint replacement success.
tasks easier and reduces stress. Organizing one’s home by immediately setting up a support system can make healing easier and speed recovery. Here are some recommendations: • Learn what to expect. Read about the doctor’s plan and experience with joint replacement. Ask for booklets and other literature to help prepare for before, during, and after surgery. • Arrangements should be in place for someone to help around the house for the first few weeks after returning home from the hospital. This could be a family member, friend, or in-home caregiver. • Make sure a ride is arranged for going to and from the hospital. • Create a "healing station" at home. Place the television remote control, radio, telephone, medicine, tissues, wastebasket, and water pitcher and glass next to the spot where the most time is spent during recovery. • Place everyday items at arm level to avoid any reaching or bending. • Keep the kitchen well-stocked and prepare Prepare at Home food in advance, such as frozen meals or soups Making plans before surgery makes everyday that can be easily heated.
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Prepare with the Doctor Before surgery, there will be a pre-operative evaluation. The medical team will look at the surgical plan and identify possible complications. This evaluation helps ensure a successful operation: • Pre-admission testing. This may include a physical exam, a lifestyle and health questionnaire, and a complete blood count to check for everything from diabetes to anemia, a coagulation test for normal blood clotting, and a test of the kidneys, liver, and pancreas. There may also be an EKG to evaluate heart health. • Medication adjustments. If a patient is currently taking medications, the doctor may want to adjust any prescriptions. There may be new prescriptions, including blood thinners. Since a major surgery side effect is infection, antibiotics may be recommended to improve the immune system. • Imaging. The doctor will look at x-rays and possibly request an MRI to fully understand the joint condition. These images will help with the surgical plan and help decide on the size and placement of the new joint. • Physical therapy. The doctor or physical therapist may help with muscle-strengthening exercises. Research shows that patients who start physical therapy and strengthen their muscles before surgery recovery faster and better. Recovery takes time. The patient may experience some pain and discomfort as well as frustration with his or her limitations. It may help to read about the tips and tricks of other successful joint surgery patients or talk with friends who have experienced similar surgeries. The focus should be on the rewards of being able to engage in activities again. At Comfort Keepers®, we work with our clients to create healthy, safe environments before and after hospital stays. Whether it’s just a few hours of extra help each day or full-time care, we can be a helping hand during recovery and offer the peace of mind that’s needed. We understand that with the right preparation for joint replacement, clients can heal faster and get back to being themselves. Contact us today to learn more about how we support health and healing. 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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duction, which helps fight off bad bacteria. 4. Don't overshare. If you have young kids, avoid sharing utensils with them or tasting food before serving it to them. Cover your mouth when you sneeze, and kiss your kid on the cheek instead of the lips. Clean pacifiers with water from the sink. Avoid washing off pacifiers with your mouth. 5. Be a good dental patient. Heed the hygienist's advise: Brush frequently, floss daily, and put a cap on sugary drinks and snacks. Instill the same tooth-friendly habits in your kids. With infants, clean your baby's teeth with a soft cloth or gauze pad as soon as they start to come in. 6. Only use your own toothbrush. Make sure that every one has their own toothbrush! Bacteria from your mouth resides on your toothbrush and should not be shared with anyone else to avoid passing bacteria around to other family members. Tooth decay is a communicable disease, but it can be prevented. Clean pacifiers with water from the sink. Tooth decay is a communicable disease, but it can be prevented. Let us help.
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Tattoos are in vogue and many are both cool and attractive. However, a recent well researched article published by the website latinoshealth.com entitled “5 surprising ways tattoos affect your health” is worth reviewing given the popularity of tattooing and the fact that the FDA is somewhat lax in regulating tattoo inks and procedures. So, keep in mind the following: 1) You may be allergic to ink or its materials. The article points out that a small percentage of individuals develop an allergic reaction to the dye, with red being the most common offender. The reaction may be persistent, severe, and itchy necessitating steroid injections or even surgical removal. 2) You're at risk for infections. The process of tattooing entails needles penetrating the skin surface. Contaminated (‘dirty”) needles can transmit hepatitis and HIV. Further, bacteria can actually thrive within improperly manufactured or maintained dye containers resulting in difficult-to-treat localized skin infections. 3) You may encounter difficulties getting MRI's. Black ink contains iron oxide which may interfere with the MRI. Further, there is a case report of a tattoo actually singed by electric current generated during this procedure. 4) You're more prone to itching and redness from sun exposure. The article sites a 2014 Danish study finding that “42 percent of tattooed sunbathers had adverse reactions, mostly due to sun exposure. Respondents reported swelling, itching and redness”. I’m not convinced about this one. 5) You may be at risk for nerve damage from cancer causing nanoparticles found in ink. Not sold on this one either. Indeed, this remote possibility certainly wouldn’t keep me from getting a tattoo
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Weatherwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Everyone is invited and encouraged to atStay tuned for additional tend. We anticipate as many as 40 vendors, activities and events still in selling everything from unique handmade the planning stages as we fall full swing into jewelry and accessories, to slightly used furni- the2015 Holiday Season. ture. There will be crafts and specialty items, and of course…delicious homemade foods and deserts. The fun starts at 10:00am and continues through 2:00pm. Please come and enjoy and get a jump start on your shopping (NAPSA)-Some say it's not so much for the Holiday season. time that affects how you look as it is gravAre there any Bingo fanatics out there? ity. Weatherwood is hosting our first ever Senior Scientific research suggests this may be Breakfast Bingo on Tuesday November 17th true. It found that sagging skin can lead to 2015. Come and enjoy a complimentary enlarged pores, which can make skin look continental breakfast as we kick-off Senior older. Breakfast Bingo. Breakfast will be served at "Many of my patients are surprised to 9:00am promptly followed by Bingo! Please see the impact that enlarged pores can have note, however, the SEATING IS LIMITED on the overall appearance of their skin," and an RSVP is required in order to partici- says Dr. Adam Geyer, Kiehl's Consulting pate. Sorry, no walk-in’s. Contact Jackie in Dermatologist. "When pores become enthe admissions department to make your res- larged, skin loses its youthful radiance and begins to look rough, uneven and dull," he ervation 570-427-8683 ext 3014. adds. Fortunately, scientists have also come up with a solution that can visibly lift skin, help reshape facial contours and tighten the appearance of enlarged pores. By combining highly refined micro-filtered yeast extract and geranium essential oil, Kiehl's new Dermatologist Solutions Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate is a clinically demonstrated formula that significantly improves skin's overall "bounceback" quality and definition. The yeast has antioxidant, cell renewal properties and an ability to improve skin FREE smoothness and texture. Geranium oil is ADMISSION known for wrinkle reduction and improving skin tone. Clinical studies found that more than Don’t Forget Our eight out of 10 of the women who used this treatment for eight weeks experienced skin that was more resilient, elastic, firm and tight, looked more lifted, and with For more information call Paula Mengle more defined and sculpted contours and 570-427-8683, ext. 3049 or Tues., Nov 17 • 9am tightened and minimized pores. paula.mengle@weatherwoodnursing.com RSVP to Jackie Mistiszyn, Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Pre1000 Evergreen Avenue, Administration Director cision Lifting & Pore-Tightening ConWeatherly, PA 18255 570-424-8683 Ext. 3014 centrate is available at Kiehl's Since 1851 Event Will Be In 2nd Floor stores, www.kiehls.com/Precision-Lifting, Dining Room (800) KIEHLS-2 and select retailers.
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Low Vision-Not No Vision by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Vision loss and blindness can affect anyone, of any age. It can interfere with how a child learns to spell, read, or even play. In adulthood, decreased vision can compromise social interactions and the ability to perform daily activities. A person may have trouble with reading their mail, shopping, cooking, and watching television. Low vision is a term commonly used to refer to sight that is not fully correctable with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Vision can be reduced not only in acuity, but also by peripheral field span. A person may be able to see 20/20 straight ahead, but suffer from tunnel vision. In the United States, legal blindness is defined as vision less than 20/100 or a visual field of less than 20 degrees. Low vision may be caused by a number of different conditions. An infant may be born with poor vision due to congenital disorder such as albinism. A premature baby who was treated with high oxygen levels in the incu-
bator may show signs of retinopathy of prematurity. Decreased visual potential can occur from a brain injury or direct trauma to the eye. Most commonly though, low vision results from progressive diseases such as agerelated macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Although low vision cannot be surgically restored, there are a number of ways to help someone who has suffered this type of functional vision loss. The first step is being fitted with the best possible glasses or contact lenses. After that, there are magnification devices, computer-assisted devices, telescopes, and contrast enhancement aids. Proper lighting and head positioning are also important in achieving maximum visual function. Vision rehabilitation organizations will actually go to a patient’s home and teach them ways to make their day-to-day activities easier. Orientation and mobility specialists can help people learn to get around safely and travel
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Dental Health And Bad Breath by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Approximately 75% of bad breath or “halitosis” is caused from ones own mouth. Halitosis may result from poor dental habits and indicate other underlying health problems. It can also be enhanced by diet and lifestyle. The following are factors which may also cause halitosis: 1) TONSILS: Folds in tonsils may harbor debris. 2) RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS: Throat, sinus, and lung infections all harbor bacteria which worsens the condition. 3) DENTURES: Dentures require daily cleaning as plaque and food debris are easily deposited and retained. 4) EXTERNAL FACTORS: Smoking/tobacco usage, foods that are either onion or garlic based, and beverages such as coffee, tea, and alcohol all contribute. 5) XEROSTOMIA (DRY MOUTH): This is caused by mouth breathing, medication, salivary gland problems, certain medication as well as radiation and chemotherapy. 6) POOR ORAL HYGIENE: Food debris and plaque formation, if left untreated, will contribute to halitosis as well. If you suffer from tonsillar issues or respiratory infections, consult your physician or an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) physician, or a Pulmonologist. Be sure that both your fixed (crowns and bridges) and removable (partials and full dentures) appliances fit and function
properly to assure the absence of any bacterial-harboring areas. Cessation of all tobacco-based products usage will greatly aid in reduction of halitosis symptoms. Consult with your dentist on tobacco-cessation options to help you “kick the habit”. Essentially, everything you eat begins material breakdown in your mouth, digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, and carried to your lungs and exhaled in your breath. If you eat pungent garlic or onion laden foods, the odor will not go away until the foods have totally left your body and mouthwash will only temporarily treat and mask the odor. If you think the foods you eat may be the cause of your halitosis, record them and consult your dentist to review them. Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is caused by lack of saliva which is necessary to bathe away plaque and dead cells which decompose and cause bad breath. To aid in combating this condition, drink a lot of water to wash away such debris. Sugarless chewing gum also produces saliva which will help wash away debris. Dentist-prescribed mouth rinses will also aid in relief of this condition. Practicing good oral hygiene (brushing twice daily and regular flossing) will aid in debris removal. Brushing not only your teeth, but also your tongue after each meal is most suggested. Additionally, it is suggested to change your toothbrush every 2-3 month
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Musculoskeletal Balance Disorder – A Leading Cause Of Pain by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers MusculoSkeletal disorders (MSD) is a common term used in the medical field and is one of the leading causes of pain and disability in the United States. At any given time around 30% or 100 million American are affected by pain, stiffness and functional limitations. Managing MSD is tough as many people who suffer from it know leading to chronic pain and disability. It is the cause of 40% of all chronic conditions and is the leading cause of physical disability. MSD is the name given to problems that affect the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and chronic pain conditions that affect your function and quality of life. However, we at FYZICAL believe the term MSD is missing a key component. That is BALANCE! Hence
the new term MusculoSkeletal Balance Disorder (MSBD). When you look at anything balance is key. Whether you are talking about cars, buildings or washing machines, when they are not balanced, problems happen. The same happens with our body. When looking at our musculoskeletal system, balance can mean being physically off balance, an imbalance between the muscles around our joints or weakness/ tightness causing imbalance. Either way it causes increased stresses on structures that will eventually wear down causing pain, immobility and in the worst cases things giving way or falling causing traumatic injuries. A little word like balance may not seem like much but when you are looking to prevent or treat painful conditions or injuries, not ad-
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Treatment Center at Hazelton have extensive experience treating patients with radiation therapy. Combined with the linear accelerator's technology, Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton's expert team delivers quality care in a compassionate manner. “Every patient who comes to the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton for lung cancer treatment receives caring and personalized care from our cancer treatment team,” said Steve Karp, M.D., radiation oncologist at the
Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton. “Specialists from all areas of lung cancer care will design a treatment plan especially for you. Bringing experts together helps us ensure that we choose the combination of therapies that will most effectively treat your cancer and provide you with the best outcome possible.” If you, or a loved one, has been diagnosed with lung cancer and would like to speak to a patient coordinator about your treatment options, please contact the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton at (570) 459-3460 or visit www.cancertreatmentcenterhazleton.com.
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Does Dad Need Help Staying Safe At Home? by Melanie Furlong, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice During the holidays you will probably get to spend time with older relatives whom you don’t see that often. For some, dad may seem different. Perhaps vigor or vitality is diminished. Maybe cognition or memory is not what it used to be. The visit may have resulted in some concern about his ability to remain safely at home alone. You may be wondering, “What are we going to do?” Home health care can help keep your loved one at home where he wants to be. SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hos-
pice provides home health care can and it can include any combination of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, personal care and medical social services. Home health care often follows surgery or illness but what many people don’t know is that it can be very helpful in managing chronic illness and preventing unwanted hospital stays and visits to the emergency room. This kind of care is covered by health insurance, including Medicare and requires a doctor’s order but anyone can contact us to start care. The goal of home health care is to get you back to your life again, to regain your independence. How do you tell your mom that you're worried about her living alone? How do you talk to dad about his driving abilities? When
grandma's memory worsens, do you worry if she sometimes leaves the stove on? Having family conversations about these topics can be hard, but the issues don't go away by ignoring them. If you see a decline in a parent or grandparent, know that help and support is available. Start the conversation with your loved ones. Check out your options and know that our homecare professionals are ready to help you. Melanie Furlong is the Director, Community Relations for SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice. For information about services or to start care call 800-8409081. Visit www.SpiriTrustLutheranHomeCare.org. “Like” us on Facebook.
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trauma care here.” Creating a safer community Having a local trauma center ensures caregivers in multiple disciplines are available to provide a coordinated, quick response to all manner of traumatic injuries. “Research has shown that wherever a trauma system of any type is in place, the death rate in the local community is drastically reduced,” Malenka says. The Level IV designation has been four years in the making and required substantial training throughout the hospital, new personnel dedicated to trauma care and stringent quality-ofcare reviews. “Achieving this recognition means people in our region can be assured we’re working for the best outcomes for patients right here in Hazleton, and we have immediate access to higherlevel care,” Malenka says. Next Step Learn more about emergency services in Hazleton. Visit LVHN.org/hazleton/emergency.
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tor Alexandra Malenka, RN, BSN – especially now that the hospital has been accredited as a Level IV Trauma Center. The designation came in September by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, an organization that establishes statewide trauma care standards and ensures they’re met. Level IV trauma centers are designed to provide initial care and stabilize patients while doctors and other health care professionals quickly assess the nature of injuries and determine how they should be treated. The center has a direct relationship with the Level I trauma center at LVH–Cedar Crest, where advanced resources include coverage by surgeons in a range of specialties. Those services are available in 17 minutes by air and 40 minutes by ground. “LVH–Hazleton was once a small hospital in a small community,” Malenka says. “Now we serve a large population near two major interstate highways, with more injuries due to things like motor vehicle accidents and falls, especially among the elderly. There is definitely a need for
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Gino’s takes several steps to insure proper fit of your footwear. They begin with a discussion of how the shoes will be used, your preferences, and any foot conditions that you may have. They will perform a foot assessment, gait analysis, and a worn shoe evaluation. Carefully they measure both feet for heel to toe length, arch length, and width. Gino’s will look at your foot shape and consider foot conditions. It is important to not only find the right size of shoe for you, but also the right last (shape). You will notice that not all shoes "in your size" fit your foot. This is because shoes are made in different The Fit is Everything factories, in many countries, and for many With each step your foot carries three times purposes. There are many well-made shoes, your body weight. A quality well-fitting shoe but not all are right for you. will improve your life in immeasurable ways. After they put the shoes on your feet, they will check your fit. Gino’s makes sure that there is enough toe room, and enough width. Ensuring the ball of your foot is in the widest part or the shoe to ensure comfort, support, and proper flexion of the shoe with the foot. Watching you walk to make sure your gait is CROCS • STRIDE RITE • SAUCONY optimal. Your complete satisfaction is Gino’s DOCKERS • NEW BALANCE • ASICS number one priority! For a free foot consultaHUSH PUPPIES • SKECHERS MERRELL • TIMBERLAND • KEEN tion in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at • DOCTOR 570-474-6051. PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS • WIDE WIDTHS AVAILABLE • FREE GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT CONSULTATION CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
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Community Calendar November 2015 November 1 Join us Sunday, November 1 for Breakfast from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. Menu includes: Eggs, any style, bacon, ham, pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit and yogurt. Adults $7.00, Children 7-12 $3.00, Children 6 & under are free. For more information, call 570-788-2916.
and buy 50/50 tickets to support the work of the Columbia County Volunteers in Medicine Clinic. Tickets are $30 per person and are available by calling the clinic at 570 7521780 or by contacting a board member or through the donate button on our Facebook page. The Clinic’s free medical services help working people to keep their jobs, support their families and contribute to society.
Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, November 1 from 12 to 2pm or until food runs out. Come enjoy a meal and great company! We will be serving grilled cheese sandwiches with ham & bean soup. As always, we have something sweet to finish off the meal, beverages & much more. Open to the public…eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing all of you!! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10:00am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6:00pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more information call 570-790-3753.
November 7 Conyngham United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 7 from 9am-3pm. The bazaar will include a bake sale, heirloom jewelry, attic treasures, crafts, and a basket auction. Lunch will be served from 10am-2pm. Lunch includes chili dogs, barbeque, vegetable, chicken corn soup, and pie. Conyngham United Methodist Church is located on 411 Main Street in Conyngham. Cheryl Trent is the Lay Pastor. For more information, contact conynghamumcty@ptd.net , call 570-788-3960, or visit www.conynghamumc.org. Fall Festival Craft & Yard Sale, Saturday, November 7 from 10am to 2pm at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1000 Evergreen Avenue in Weatherly. Vendors Wanted: $10 donation for table/space (table available on limited basis). To register, please contact Paula Mengle at 570-4278683, ext. 3049 or paula.mengle@weatherwoodnursing.com.
November 3 Diabetes Support Group, Tuesday, November 3 from 6 to 7pm in the community 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 570-6458107. November 8 St. Joseph Regional Academy Home and November 5 School Association is sponsoring a Gift Card AFSCME Sub-Chapter 8701 will meet on Bingo on Sunday, November 8 at Mahoning Thursday, November 5 at Toms Kitchen, Valley Ambulance Hall, 902 Mill Road in Route 93 in Conyngham. Christmas lun- Lehighton. Doors open at 12noon and bingo cheon will be discussed at PTPA on Decem- begins at 1pm. Tickets are $20 in advance ber 6. New members are welcome. and $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available in the school office. A ticket package includes 20 regular games and 5 special November 6 Fall Wine/Beer/Art Tasting, Friday, Novem- games. Additional boards and specials may be ber 6 from 5 to 9pm at Rolling Pines Golf purchased at the bingo. There will be a 50/50 Club in Berwick Event supports the Colum- drawing and a bake sale. The kitchen will be bia County Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, open with a variety of hot food for purchase. Inc. Local wineries and breweries will be For more information, call 570-325-3186 or pouring tastes of their best products and art- email dodicraft@aol.com. ists from the North Mountain Art League will be displaying their work. Enjoy music, November 14 fine food from Lucy’s Catering and signa- Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Gerry Ketterer, ture desserts from local restaurants. Bid on Saturday, November 14 from 4 to 6pm at art, jewelry and wine at the silent auction continued on page 48
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by Carl Simchena Mark Trzepacz is well known in polka music circles for his decades as front man and trumpet player of the Grammy nominated Dynatones. This past summer, he was inducted into the Mark Trzepacz IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame. Born on November 3, 1956 in Buffalo, NY, Mark grew up on C Street, near the Broadway Market, in Buffalo’s heavily-Polish East Side. As a pupil at Transfiguration School, he wanted to play drums, but, as Mark commented, "My parents didn't want me banging around on them." He picked up the trumpet by accident in his first year at Seneca Vocational High School. There were only a few instruments available, so he chose the trombone. "I showed it to my dad, and he said, 'Why trombone?'. "I said, that's the only one I recognized. The other was a cornet. I didn't know what it was." Trzepacz did end up playing the cornet, which is a form of trumpet. Mark's father worked at Bethlehem Steel for a man who was a professional trumpet player. Mark studied with him for eight years. Over the years, Mark has performed with many of the nation's top polka bands including The Modernaires, Sunshine, Bay State IV, The
New Bress, Stas Golonka, Lil Wally, Marion Lush, and John Gora, just to name a few. In addition, he has played and sang on hundreds of studio recordings. It was during his tenure with The Dynatones, however, that Trzepacz truly made his impact on the polka industry. Armed with a combination of crisp horn work, solid yet heartfelt vocals, and an ability to connect with the audience, Mark endeared himself to crowds at most of the nation’s premier polka clubs, dances, and festivals. His years with the Dynatones were full of adventure and his resume also included performing with Loretta Swit of "M.A.S.H." fame. As a Grammy-nominated musician, Mark Trzepacz has promoted polka music through his work as an arranger, composer, recording engineer, producer, recording studio owner, promoter and disc jockey. Mark Trzepacz's creative talents also reach far beyond music. He worked simultaneously in both Radio and Television, freelancing as a television cameraman, on-air talent, and Broadcast Engineer. He also worked as Chief Engineer for a Western New York Television Production firm. His talent for audio production led him into sound editing and audio special effects for a full-length motion picture. Because of his audio production skills, Trzepacz is often called upon to Engineer live sound at various events. Mark and his wife, Cherie, reside in Hamburg, New York. When not working or involved in musical projects, they spend much of their time on the road traveling in their private motorcoach.
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A great addition to your polka CD collection, "Til The End of The World Rolls 'Round" was released in 2001. It contains twelve great tunes featuring the distinctive style of The Dynatones with vocals by Mark Trzepacz. Some of my favorite tunes include the title song-"Til The End of The World Rolls 'Round". Other nice selections include "In My Garden", "Dancing Girl", "Bright Star", "Dark Eyes", and "Don't Get Married." You can order your copy my contacting Mark Trzepacz at 4089 Riggs Street, Blasdell, NY 14219. You can call him at 716823-4089 or e-mail him at steeltrumpet@verizon.net.
In closing, congratulations to Mark Trzepacz on being inducted into the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame. 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. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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Turkey Talk: Inspired Ideas For Day 2 Turkey (Family Features) After spending hours roasting your turkey to perfection, it (and you) deserves more than a sandwich the day after. With a little creative pre-shopping and stocking of refrigerators and cupboards, you can take your day-two turkey from boring to amazing - and nutritious. Enjoying delicious meals doesn't have to mean blowing the bank on calories. Simple, fresh ingredients that are full of nutrition and flavor can take leftover turkey to a different level, says Marisa Paolillo, nutritionist with NuVal. When planning for the big harvest meal (and the day-after dishes to follow), you can rely on tools such as the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System. Many grocery retailers now provide these scores on the shelf tag to help shoppers find more nutritious food choices. Based on a scale of 1 to 100, foods and beverages are scored based on their nutritional content, with the most nutritious choices scoring highest. The experts at NuVal suggest putting these power-packed foods on your pre-Thanksgiving grocery list. Both fresh and nutritious, these ingredients can create new menu options for turkey leftovers. • Spice it: Pair reheated turkey with baked spiced apples. Core and slice fresh apples (NuVal 100) and combine with raisins (NuVal 88), chopped pecans (NuVal 71), cinnamon and lemon. Roast for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. No need to add sugar. The apples provide all the sweetness you need. • Wrap it: For a lighter take on the traditional leftover turkey sandwich, chop cold turkey in small pieces and layer with raw vegetables, avocado (NuVal 88), mustard, Romaine lettuce (NuVal 100), tomatoes (NuVal 100), sliced red or green bell peppers (NuVal 100), shredded carrots (NuVal 100) and cucumbers (NuVal 100) in a tortilla wrap. • Curry it: Need a quick 30-minute postThanksgiving meal that is both savory and sweet? NuVal's pick is Curried Turkey with Raisins and Mushrooms. The recipe works really well with leftover turkey and it's simple to make. The meal combines protein-rich turkey with the earthy flavors of mushrooms and the sweet, spicy tones of raisins and curry. Find more recipes and ideas for nutrient-rich ingredients to spice up your holiday dishes at www.nuval.com. Curried Turkey with Raisins & Mushrooms Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless turkey breast diced into 1" cubes 2 cups fresh white mushrooms 2cups sliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 medium red or green bell peppers, chopped into squares 2 cups chicken or turkey broth 1 cup raisins 2 cups instant whole grain rice 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder Basil leaves, chopped Directions: Heat extra virgin olive oil in large saute pan. With heat on medium high, heat up leftover turkey in pan. If turkey is raw, cook turkey strips at least five minutes. Add mushrooms and peppers and cook for three to four minutes. Add broth. Mix in raisins, rice and curry powder. Bring to boil then reduce heat and cover. Simmer until rice is done. Fluff with fork, remove from heat. Let sit three to five minutes and garnish with basil before serving.
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brary at 570-668-4660. 11th Annual Saint Columba Winterfest Craft & Food Festival, Saturday, November 21 from 9am to 2pm at Saint Columba Roman Catholic Church, 342 Iron Street in Bloomsburg. Over 30 craft vendors plus delicious food including homemade baked goods, soups, pierogis, haluski, subs, bbq, chili and more. Raffle Auction of Crafts, Jewelery, Gift Baskets and more. Popular “Dollar Tree” with thousands of gifts and holiday music performances. Festival benefits the Saint Columba School. For more information, call 570-7845932 or check our Facebook page. November 26 Thanksgiving Day Free Dinner, Thursday, November 26 at Holy Apostles’ Episcopal Parish Hall, 307 E. Hancock Street in St. Clair. Eat In at 1pm or Take Outs at 12noon. Delivery available (Delivery begins at 11am). Please RSVP by November 19. Call (570) 429-2272 or (570) 429-7107. Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner” on Thursday, November 26 from 12 to 3pm or until food runs out. Open to the public....Eat-In (limited seating available), Take-Out (preferred), and Delivery (for home bound people only.. please call 570-790-3753 for your meal to be delivered). We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10:00am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6:00pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more information call 570-436-2061. November 27 Dickens’ Christmas, Friday, November 27 at 5:30pm in Downtown Shenandoah, 5:30. Horse drawn carriage vignettes from “A Christmas Carol” plus Christmas Brass Band, hot chocolate and cookies in Damto Park. For more information, call 570-462-2060 or visit www.downtownshenandoah.com. To list your Community Event in our Calendar, please email the event to: editorial@panoramapa.com.
Motown Comes To Northeastern Pennsylvania The Greater Hazleton Concert Series invites you to take a trip down "Memory Lane" with the music America grew up to in the 60s and 70s. The third concert of the 2015-2016 season, So Good for the Soul: A Tribute to Motown will entertain a Hazleton audience Friday, November 13, at 7:30 PM on stage in the Hazleton High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street. What an era! What a show! “So Good for the Soul” is a bonanza of memories. Sing, dance and celebrate the music of your life to songs like “My Girl," “I Heard It Through The Grapevine," “Reach Out," “Shop Around," “Dancin’ In The Street," “Stop, In The Name Of Love," “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing," “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough," “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and “Uptight” – nearly 30 non-stop hits in all! So Good for the Soul is performed by a cast of eight veteran entertainers and their band, including former members of The Jones, Main Ingredient, The Spinners & The Marvelettes. The amazing cast of entertainers is peppered with Broadway-savvy performers who had leading roles in "Dream Girls", "Your Arms Too Short to Box with God", "Porgy & Bess" and "Showboat." The cumulative accomplishments of the charismatic cast includes more than 30 million in record sales and more than 40 years of Broadway experience. Motown Records churned out most of the #1 hits back in the 60s and 70s…and So Good for the Soul celebrates the best of the best from Berry Gordy’s Detroit hit-making factory. A fabulous cast, backed by a band of incredible musicians, represents Motown royalty -- dressed to the nines, blinged out, and performing the beloved songs from the greatest groups, artists and songwriters of all time: The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Lionel Ritchie, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Stevie Wonder. “Clearly the best Motown Review to date”, raves Geoff Lewis from CBS News; “Captures the essence of America’s own music in an evening of sheer fun”, writes the Washington Post. “Bring your dancing shoes and bring the whole family. This is a show for everyone.” exclaims the Entertainment Review. The iconic Motown Sound was recreated down to the slightest vocal and musical nuances to emulate the best of American music icons. The look and feel of authenticity extends to costumes from Tony Award winning designer Evie Ross and classic Motown choreography from
ue, at a price that can’t be beat. Subscriptions for the remaining 4 performances of the 2015-2016 season are available for just $80 as well as individual tickets for any performance. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street in Hazleton. This
American Dance Theater director Terri Giordano. “A scintillating revue that reminded us of how great music used to be—when you could understand every word. Full-scale theatrics, Broadway costuming, Tony Award®-winning choreography, captivating vocal performances, and a production team whose comprehensive history is rooted in their relationship to the original Motown productions of the 1960s and ’70s makes this the ultimate Motown homage.” —This Week in Entertainment The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient ven-
comfortable venue offers abundant, free, lighted parking, and easy access. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. Find more information on all our concerts on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series' web site at http://www.hazletonconcertseries.org/or visit our Facebook page.
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Downtown Hazleton Planning Veteran Events For November First Friday Promotions Veterans will take center stage on November 6th during Downtown Hazleton's "First Friday" celebration. For the first time, Hazleton Public Transit will also provide trolley bus service to all First Friday event locations from 5:00-9:00 PM as a public outreach promotion. The first bus will depart from the corner of Broad and Wyoming Street (near the parking garage) at 5:00 PM and will run a continuous loop (approximately every half hour) until 9:00 PM. The featured event for November is a VIETNAM VETERAN homecoming ceremony with a special live screening of WYLN’s “Vietnam: Remembrance and Healing” at City Hall’s Auditorium. This one-hour film begins at 7:00 PM and will be hosted by producer SSG Erik Olson (RET), a threetour Iraq/Afghanistan combat veteran and wounded warrior. A half-hour musical tribute to veterans by the "Tin Roof" Brass Band, will begin at 6:30 PM to kick-off the event.
All veterans and their families are invited. For more information about this event contact SSG Olson at 570-751-3712. Veteran art will also be featured at a special exhibit at the Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St.) starting at 6:00 PM, including work by local veteran and active duty artists and residents of the VALOR (Veterans Assisted Living Outreach) clinic, artwork on loan from Tiffany Cloud Olsen, “Voices 4 the Fallen” custom-designed memorials, and Walt and Cynders Hunsicker’s “honor bike.” Entries for the exhibit will be accepted until November 1st. For more information, contact Art League Director Gina Dignazio at
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gina.dignazio@gmail.com. History also is featured this month as the Hazleton Historical Society & Museum will co-host a tour (together with Benjamin Real Estate) of the historic LaFayette Butler Mansion located at 151 N. Laurel Street from 5:00-7:00 PM. Built in the late 19th century, this 5,460 SF Victorian home is one of the largest in the proposed Church Street Historic District. Tour participants will learn about Butler, an avid book collector and writer, as well as one of Hazleton’s most well-travelled and respected community leaders of his day. Costumed interpreters from the Sophia Coxe Mansion will assist with the tour. For more information call 570-233-2794. There are also two “Meet the Artist” events this month. From 5:00-7:00 PM, the public is invited to meet Jose Curiel, who will have his colored pencil and ink illustrations on exhibit at the Dragonfly Café (9 E. Broad St.). For more information call 570-454-1214. From 5:30-8:00 PM, photographer Sunny Jo will have his creative “Fight Cancer” photos on exhibit at Frankie’s Pizzeria (37 N. Wyoming St.). For more information about this exhibit call 570-579-8500. From 5:30-7:30 PM a “Meet the Greyhounds,” event will take place at The Shop 2 (105 E. Broad Street), where Amy Weir from Pocono Greyhound Adoption will be in the Al & Mary Graziano
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scarves, and gloves to keep them happy and warm. All items donated are given to United Charities and then distributed to people in need for the holidays. For more information about this collection program, contact Carmine at 570-861-8455. For additional information and a printable flyer of the event schedule and trolley route, 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. For more information about the special Trolley Bus service, contact Hazleton Public Transit at 570-459-5414.
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Thanksgiving Turkey In A Brown Paper Bag Ingredients: 1 turkey (10 to 20 lbs), brought to room temperature Salt and pepper 1 onion, peeled and cut into large pieces 1 celery stick, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 lemon, quartered 6 tbsp butter, softened 1 cup chicken broth Brown paper shopping bag (you might need 2 bags) Directions: The first thing you need to do is to make sure the turkey fully fits in a bag. If the bag is not long enough, you’ll need to make it longer by attaching a second bag to it. It’s important to bring the turkey to room temperature so the cooking time is not affected (cold turkey will cook longer). Preheat the oven to 375F. Sprinkle the turkey liberally with salt and pepper on the outside and inside, and rub the salt and pepper on it. Put the onion, celery, carrot and lemon inside the turkey, and put the giblets and neck there too. Rub 4 tbsp of butter all over the turkey. Butter the inside of the brown paper bag with the remaining 2 tbsp of butter.
Put the turkey inside the brown paper bag. Put the brown paper bag with the turkey in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth inside the turkey cavity. Fold the paper bag closed, and staple it completely closed. Put the turkey in the oven. Estimate the cooking time – it’s 2.5 hours for the first 10 lbs, plus 12 minutes for each additional pound. When the timer beeps, cut the bag open and take out the super delicious, perfectly brown and Pumpkin Mousse moist turkey! Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast! Courtesy of Joan Doria Serves 12 Ingredients: 1-15 oz. can pumpkin ¼ cup milk 1 small size Vanilla Instant Pudding ½ tsp cinnamon 1-8oz. Cool Whip Directions: Mix first four ingredients together, then fold in with the Cool Whip. Dish out and serve.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Courtesy of Angela Hanas Ingredients: 3 cups (1 29-ounce can) sweet potatoes, drained 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 beaten eggs salt to taste For the topping: 5 tablespoons melted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup flour 1 cup pecan pieces Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mash the sweet potatoes and add the melted butter, milk, sugar, vanilla, beaten eggs, and a pinch of salt. Stir until incorporated. Pour into a shallow baking dish or a cast iron skillet. Combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecan pieces in a small bowl, using your fingers to create moist crumbs. Sprinkle generously over the casserole. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan and the top is golden brown. Let stand for the mixture to cool and solidify a little bit before serving.
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Loaded Mashed Potato Dinner Rolls Ingredients: 1 package Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes, divided 1 cup thick sliced bacon 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 green onions, small diced Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 package dinner roll dough (24 rolls) 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted and melted Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. To make filling, in mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, onion, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Flatten dough into round using palm of hand, spoon 2 tablespoons of filling in middle. Pinch rolls closed. Place on baking tray. Brush surface of rolls with melted butter and cut cross pattern with sharp scissor at middle until you can see filling. Bake rolls until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan and cool at room temperature for 5 minutes. While cooling, brush tops with melted butter. Makes 24 rolls
Bread Stuffing “I’m probably committing a culinary sin by saying this, but Thanksgiving dinner really isn’t that difficult. Time consuming, yes. Impressive on the table, sure. But dishes like sweet potatoes and stuffing are actually super easy. My favorite stuffing recipe— bread, sage and poultry seasoning—epitomizes the way I like to cook. You don’t need a lot of measuring or exact proportions. You just add ingredients until you’re happy with how it looks, smells and tastes. Here’s how I make Thanksgiving stuffing.” —Maria Merenda Ingredients: About 6 or 7 loaves of Dry/Stale bread (Tear up breads and leave them out overnight, or toast a loaf of plain white bread in the oven for 15 minutes.) Celery, chopped into small pieces (How many stalks? I don’t know. How much do you like celery? A couple onions, also chopped into small pieces (Just have the same ratio of onions as you do celery.) Butter (for sauteing) approx. 1.5 lbs Turkey Stock (How? Saute the wings and or giblets of your turkey in butter until cooked through. Transfer only the pan drippings to a stock pot and cover with
about 6 cups of water, add a few shakes of poultry seasoning and sage, Simmer for about 10 minutes. Voila! Delicious turkey broth!) Sage, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper (Fresh or dried, it doesn’t matter.) Directions: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Make your stock, set aside to cool. In a seperate large sautee pan, melt 6 sticks of butter, add onions and celery, about 3 TBSP of poultry seasoning and 1 TBSP of sage, salt and pepper to taste and sautee until tender. Tear bread into small chunks or cut into squares. Put into a large bowl or stock pot.
Add the cooked onions and celery from the sautee pan to the bread and stir to combine. Pour turkey stock over everything, stirring to moisten. Feel the texture. It should feel sticky not dry or mash potatoey. If it is to dry add tiny amounts of warm water to moisten, if too moist? Simply add more bread. Season to taste with additional poultry seasoning and sage if needed. Seriously, don’t be afraid to taste as you go! Stuff turkey with half of the mixture. Put the other half into a greased casserole dish, cover with heavy aluminum foil and bake about 20 minutes to heat throughly.
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How To Avoid Diabetes In Pets by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital One of fastest growing health concerns in our pets is diabetes. Just like in people, diabetes is a medical condition that results in too much sugar in the blood and urine. While it is almost always treatable, Diabetes often requires 1-2 insulin shots every day for the animals entire life, and regular follow up testing. This, quite understandably, is not something that most people would enjoy. So rather then talk about treatment, I am going to talk about preventing the problem entirely. First, you must determine if your pet is at risk. Any pet that is more then 20% overweight, or has a body score between 7 and 9, are high risk animals. We also recommend blood and/or urine tests to screen for Diabetes. If your pet is at risk, the keys to avoiding
Diabetes is proper diet and weight control. You should use a food that is lower in carbs and fat, then most over the counter foods. A good quality diet food or food designed for older pets, are good choices, both to reduce the weight and prevent diabetes. Unfortunately, people food should be avoided being too high in carbs and fat, and usually too low in the essential vitamins and minerals that our pets require to stay healthy long term. By taking these simple steps, you can reduce the odds of your pet getting diabetes to less then 1%
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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Finding Gems At Fall Flea Markets by Lori Verderame While lots of novice collectors are in the spirit of summer antique hunting, the autumn marks the time for the true collectors to shop for their collections. You can great items and good deals at this season’s flea markets. At every flea market—originally named for the bugs that were attracted to old objects that were pulled from attics and basements in 19th Century France—there are some bargains and some bologna. When shopping at a big outdoor flea market event—for a couple of hours or an entire weekend--remember to be prepared. Even if you aren’t shopping for Boy Scout memorabilia, this is a good motto. Be prepared with comfortable shoes, a good sun hat or umbrella, canvas shopping bags, bottled water to ward off dehydration, some snack food, and cash in small bills. Get the lay of the land first before you buy. I have coined the phrase “walk with your wallet” when it comes to flea market shopping.
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Before you buy anything, take a lap around the entire outdoor flea market. I just do not start shopping right out of the shoot. I always look before I leap. I know it sounds like a big job but your personal trainer will commend you for the extra exercise and your financial advisor will be thrilled at all the money you save. This walk with your wallet method will help you see what’s available for sale and stick to your budget, too. Look at each table or booth carefully. Talk to the sellers to see what you might like to negotiate for and how willing they are to deal. Look at how the booth is organized, consider the condition of the sellers’ offerings, and see just how much inventory they expect to sell off at the seasonal flea market. Collect information and get the lay of the land as you look at the antiques offered for sale. Don’t get too invested in any of the objects just yet. Don’t buy too quickly and hone in on quality stuff and good bargains. If you aren’t sure about the authenticity of a piece, take a pass and reconsider it later. You can use your smartphone to send a picture to me so I can tell you what a particular object is and what you should pay for that flea market find. It’s easy at www.DrLoriV.com on your mobile phone. During your shopping, if you think something should be priced lower than its asking price considering its condition or other factors, just don’t buy it. Wait to see if there is something more attractive to your collector’s eye and to your wallet. Converse with the seller, he or she may be willing to offer a reduced price or more information. Then, once you
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know your path, ask for a discount. Odds are you will get what you ask for if you are paying with cash and if you are reasonable. Try to remain focused when collecting as established collections and large collections can increase the value of an entire collection. Don’t worry about missing out on an item when you are walking the market. Many people don’t think a specific antique will still be available if you don’t act fast, but I find that as a shopper you are better served if you know what is available before you buy. This gives you greater negotiating power too. Getting information about the inventory at a flea market will help you spot the good stuff at a good price. Slow and steady wins the autumn flea market race. Happy hunting! Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality who stars on Discovery’s Auction Kings internationally. With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events to worldwide audiences. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.
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What do pastoral scenes of autumn apple harvests have to do with teeth? It's the fact that eating too many apples can cause the enamel on teeth to erode. Research has shown that most apples are almost acidic as citrus fruits. One GrannySmith Apple is almost as acidic as a lemon. Apples provide healthier calories versus empty, refined carbs, but, if you eat too many, or worse, if you brush your teeth immediately after eating apples, "Enamel Erosion" occurs. Once you brush past the enamel border, then the softer, "dentin" part of the tooth is injured and erosion accelerates. Dentists are observing this scenario more and more, seeing teeth with worn-down, sometimes darker, sensitive areas that be a challenge and expense to restore. What can you do? • If you enjoy apples, avoid eating too many. Science doesn't yet recommend an exact number, but common sense tells us to
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The Ladies Of Good Character: The Sophia Coxe Foundation by Karen Esak, Administrator, The Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center
This article was written with information given to The Foundation from Ms. Elaine Cabell, who served as the hostess for many years at the Sophia Coxe House. Ms. Cabell now lives in California. One of Mrs. Sophia Coxe's many endeavors which she established before her death in 1926 was to provide woman, particularly the widows of miners, nurses and school teachers a place to relax and be taken care of. This endeavor started not long after her death and lasted until the fall of 1992. The ladies were issued invitations by the hostess and the Administrator determined if they were of good character. (Ms. Cabell did not know the criteria for this determination.) In the later years when the mines closed, the ladies who were afforded this opportunity, recommended candidates to the hostess. For many, this was the only vacation they would
experience. The ladies stayed for ten days and the only requirement was that they attend the little church in Drifton, St. James Episcopal Church. Mrs. Coxe was responsible for building the church and throughout her life taught Sunday school. The ladies came on a Monday morning and left on Saturday morning. The house was closed at Christmas, New Years, Easter, two weeks in the fall for canning, and, two weeks in the spring for cleaning and repairs. At Thanksgiving many other guests were invited to enjoy dinner and conversation. Mrs. Coxe always had a full house for that day and the tradition was carried on after her death. As hostess, I tried to do things that the ladies would enjoy. They loved going to the Laurel Mall, so we planned a shopping trip at least once a week. On many morning we would go for long drives into the countryside. Then we would either eat out at a local restaurant or come back to a delicious lunch which the cook had prepared. The afternoons were spend playing cards or other board
games, working on puzzles, watching TV or just napping. Mrs. Coxe had put in paths which ran up to Windy Hill, which belonged to Mr. Young, but at one time was Eckley's summer home. The ladies loved to walk along the paths and come back and sit on the porch before dinner. Beside the Administrator and myself, the staff consisted of: A full time cook who was responsible for breakfast, lunch and supper. The noon meal was the main meal of the day with pie, cake or ice cream for dessert. Supper was light. A full time cleaning person who kept the house very clean. A grounds keeper – chauffeur who would pick up the women at their homes. Some of the ladies drove their cars to the house or were escorted by a family member. If the family member brought them, then the chauffeur would take them home. I loved my time with these ladies, who seem to delight in this wonderful vacation and thanked the Lord for the generosity of Sophia.
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PA Hunters Sharing The Harvest Program: Feeding The Hungry For 24 Years Since 1991 the Hunter’s Sharing the Harvest venison donation program, (HSH) has coordinated the processing and distribution of donated wild game from hunters and municipal herd reduction sources to hungry people throughout Pennsylvania. An average-sized deer will provide enough highly-nutritious, low-cholesterol meat for 200 meals. This sportsmen-inspired community service outreach effectively channels this wholesome venison product via an integrated network of approved deer processors and food banks down to the most local charitable provider organizations in our urban and rural communities. HSH has evolved as a respected partner with deer management practices throughout the Commonwealth. Based on a unique concept developed by Pennsylvania hunting interests, the program’s yearly deer season accomplishments are based on the cooperation of our dedicated volunteer county coordinator base, board of directors, legislators, state and local agencies, in concert with our colleagues from a dedicated outdoor news media. All these components work together with a common mission to maximize the best-utilization of a valuable wildlife resource to help others needing food assistance. The HSH program is a registered 501c3 non-profit charity, with funding and support primarily derived from a mix of public and private sources. Individual financial donations also come from generous hunters and non-hunters who uphold a strong belief in supporting the outreach effectiveness of their own brand of social service. Coincidentally, it has developed into the preferred nationally-recognized model many other states have now replicated. From its
inception, HSH was founded as the signature mechanism for Pennsylvania hunters to demonstrate their own personal and compassionate decision for helping those low-income individuals and families with extra venison. Many wildlife management units in Pennsylvania offer multiple deer tags, longer seasons and special hunting opportunities that result in extra deer being donated by sportsmen and women. Any hunter wanting to be a part of the HSH program can take a deer to a participating meat processor and say how much of their deer - from the entire deer to several pounds - is to be donated. Those donating an entire deer are asked to make a tax-deductible co-pay. Hunters can also cover the entire cost of the processing, which is tax deductible. The Country Butcher Shop in Drums, PA, is one of many participating meat processors involved in this program. HSH remains as the most effective socialservice program conduit for hunters and wildlife managers to directly make a difference, often from actions that take place in the fields and forests. More than 1.8 million Pennsylvanians are classified as food insecure, with the recent economy downturn only escalating the need and requests for food assistance. In an average hunting season, the HSH program’s goal is to channel about 100,000 pounds of processed venison annually through the state’s 20 regional food banks; who then re-distribute to more than 4,000 local provider charities such as food pantries, missions, homeless shelters, Salvation Army facilities and churches as well as families. For more information on the Pennsylvania Hunters Sharing The Harvest program please email info@sharedeer.org or call toll-free: (866) 474-2141.
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Venison – A Lean Nutritional Meat Historians suggest that venison, or deer, has been consumed as a food longer than the more popular other meats, such as beef, chicken and pork. When compared to other types of meats, venison provides an alternative that is low in calories and high in nutrient value. Venison is an excellent source of protein, but unlike most meats, it tends to be fairly low in fat, especially saturated fat. Venison typically contains less fat because wild animals generally exercise more often and consume more natural diets than domesticated animals. When compared to lean beef, most cuts of venison have fewer calories. On average, a three-ounce portion of cooked deer meat contains 134 calories, whereas a three-ounce cut of cooked beef contains 247 calories. Venison is also a very good source of the “energy producing” vitamin B12, providing 58% of the recommended daily value. A single serving of venison is also a good source of vitamin B2 and B6, zinc, iron, phosphorus, selenium and niacin. Vitamins, such as B12 and B6, are needed to prevent a build-up of a potentially dangerous molecule called homocysteine in the body. High levels of this molecule can cause damage to blood vessels, contribute to atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, and greatly increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The same portion of beef will give you 20% less vitamin B12. Although, wild game meat, like venison, tends to be a leaner red meat option than beef, both meats can be enjoyed as part of an overall healthy diet. Here are a few venison recipes you will be sure to enjoy: Bacon-Wrapped Venison Tenderloin with Garlic Cream Sauce Ingredients: 6 thick slices bacon 2 (3/4 pound) venison tenderloin roasts 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, divided kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or more to taste 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, or more to taste Add all ingredients to list Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bacon on a slotted baking pan. Bake bacon in the preheated oven until partially cooked but still flexible, 6 to 8 minutes.
Brush venison tenderloins with olive oil and season with onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Place tenderloin roasts side by side and wrap them together in strips of partially cooked bacon. Place into a roasting pan. Roast until bacon is browned and an instantread meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tenderloin reads at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 hour. Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic in hot butter until mushrooms are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir green onion into mushroom mixture; pour in cream. Cook, stirring often, until sauce is heated through. Serve sauce with tenderloins. Makes 6 servings Venison Parmigiana Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless venison steaks 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 5 tablespoons olive oil
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A Team Of Their Own by Rich Lipinski Photos courtesy of AAGPBL Facebook page
Over the course of the last six plus years, we have discussed the local ladies of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Northeast Pennsylvania has strong connection to the league that was made famous by the 1992 Movie “A League of Their Own”. Sarah Sands from Orangeville, Ruth Williams from Nescopeck, Jean Marlowe from Scranton and Joanne McComb from Western Pennsylvania whom have left a long lasting legacy at Bloomsburg University, were all part of this groundbreaking time in American History. This October another important project to help remember and honor the AAGPBL premiered.
includes both combat veterans and those who served in times of war or peace who did not directly experience combat. It also includes civilian witnesses to different aspects of the wartime experience, including workers in war industries, aid workers, peace activists and civilian contractors, as well as foreign nationals with stories relating to conflicts which American soldiers participated in. It includes both men and women, and people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, with the larger goal of creating as “A Team of Their Own: The First Professional Baseball League for Women” complete and diverse a collection of individual “A Team of Their Own” was produced by stories as possible. For the more information the GVSU Veterans History Project, includes in- check out, http://gvsu.edu/wibdoc. terviews with more than 40 women who played New Beyer Stadium in the AAGPBL. The women describe their caOur good friend Sarah Sands was a Rockford reers, from training and tryouts to playing across the U.S., while also reflecting on the overall im- Peach in 1953 and 1954, this year the city of pact of the league in regard to women in sports. Rockford celebrated the dedication of the New This documentary is a significant project pro- Beyer Stadium, home of the Peaches and a staduced by Grand Valley State University in Al- ple in the community for over 90 years. From lendale, Missouri. The film tells the story of the Channel 13 WREX: More than six decades later Beyer Stadium Grand Rapids Chicks through the stories of their players. The documentary has been developed gets a breath of new life. Renovations like a over the past 10 years by Grand Valley State Uni- new dugout and sidewalks continue the revival versity students, faculty, staff and alumni. It aims of women's baseball, just in time for the next to educate audiences about the AAGPBL and its "League of Their Own" to take the field the Rockford Starfires. impact on women in sports. "This is where we play and it’s great! It’s an The GVSU Veterans History Project was established in 2006 to serve as an archiving and honor to be able play on this field," said Rockcollecting partner with the Library of Congress ford Starfires member Caressa Nolen. This is her first season with the Starfires. She in its national effort to collect and preserve the stories of American veterans and other partici- said it’s exciting to see members of the Rockford pants in or witnesses to the American experience Peaches return for their games. "Women's baseball is really popular overseas in wartime. The scope of the project covers all conflicts from the twentieth and twenty-first and on the east and west coast of the United centuries, from the World Wars through Ko- States, so we need to bring it back to the Midrea and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan. It west. Steve and I started the Rockford Starfires
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three years ago," said friends of Beyer Stadium organizer and Rockford Starfires coach Greg Schwanke. Louise Sauer a member of the Peaches said “The three years that I played ball here, I wouldn't trade for anything in the world," "Just to be here in this atmosphere it’s just like being home again." The last year of the AAGPBL was 1954 many if not all of their players have reached 80 years or older, like many from this generation we are losing them at greater rate every year. The AAGPBL was not just a unique for the sport but for the history it represents. It is good to see so many people honoring and capturing the stories of these trailblazers before they are lost to history. Joe Maddon Back In Town On December 18th Cubs Manager Joe Maddon will return to Hazleton for the 5th Annual Hazleton Integration Project Fund Raiser. The event will feature baseball personalities, a sports memorabilia and wine auctions. There will also the annual Thanksmas dinner and new events this year. As of the writing of this article plans were not completed yet due to the length of the Cubs season. Remember to keep the e-mails coming to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com and to follow us on twitter @hardcoalbasebal.
More On Estate Planning by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. Last month I discussed some basic estate planning documents and briefly went over the four main documents. This month we will go over some more specific details of the people that you may name in your Will. In a Will, there are often three types of agents named. One is the executor, who is the person that is in charge of your Estate. This person is responsible for gathering your assets, paying your just debts and then distributing property according to your wishes expressed in the Will. Another person that can be named in a Will is called a guardian. A guardian is the person who will raise your minor children for you should you pass away. You should pick someone that you trust to raise your child(ren). There is generally no need to name the other biological parent of the child as biological parents are the preferred guardian. If you are married to someone who is not the biological parent of the child(ren), you should consider naming your current spouse as the guardian. If you have minor children, you should also name a trustee. This is the person that will be responsible for the finances of your
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Smart Saving Strategies For Small Business (Family Features) Although small businesses comprise a huge majority of the U.S. economy, their owners often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to operating costs. Small businesses overpay for everything from wireless service to healthcare to taxes, because they don't have time or resources to research, negotiate or haggle. With less red tape and regulations to navigate, technology such as wireless service may be one of
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survey done by Yodle. Selecting the right partner is the first step toward reducing this time and money drain. A new T-Mobile program designed exclusively for small business owners offers plans that cover the cost of switching from another carrier. One compelling reason to make the switch: T-Mobile's transparent pricing with no hidden discounts or fees and guarantees they won't raise your rates with most Simple Choice plans, even if lines are added or removed as business needs change. T-Mobile also helps take care of your employees with the Business Family Discount program, which counts the company-paid line as the first line on a family plan which translates to a 50 percent savings on two family lines with Simple Choice. • Office equipment: Products such as desktop and laptop computers, tablets and printers have come down in price considerably during the past several years. At the same time, strong competition is pushing manufacturers for quality that is better than ever. Know what features you need and avoid overspending on pricey, unnecessary extras. Also consider strongly-rated but lesserknown brands. Another cost-saving strategy is to partner with a reputable retailer to secure gently used or refurbished models at a significant discount. • Website and email: According to BIA Kelsey, nearly all consumers (97 percent) now use online media when researching products or services in their local area, but more than half of businesses still don't have a website. Another study conducted by Weebly found 56 percent of consumers would not trust a business without a website. Make sure customers can find you with a professional website that is optimized for viewing on mobile devices. If you're not sure where to get started, consider a new small business account with T-Mobile, which includes a free custom .com domain and a website for your business from GoDaddy, as well as a limited number of free custom .com email addresses and a dedicated support team to assist with questions regarding your site and email. • Software: These days you can find software to help with just about any business activity you can imagine. While not all are priced equally, some of the lower-cost options offer all the same basic functionality as their big-name counterparts. Free trial versions are a great way to testdrive and ensure you're getting what you need before making an investment. Cloud-based software also tends to be an economic alternative with plenty of perks, such as remote access, frequent updates and greater flexibility. Find more cost-saving strategies for small business at www.t-mobile.com.
Life Insurance Riders That Pay For Long-Term Care by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Life insurance has many uses, including income replacement, business continuation, and estate preservation. Long-term care insurance provides financial protection against the potentially high cost of long-term care. If you find yourself in need of both types of insurance, a life insurance policy that combines a death benefit with a longterm care benefit may appeal to you.
Extension of benefits rider --An extension of benefits rider increases your long-term care coverage beyond your death benefit. This rider differs from company to company as to its specific application.
efits, you're depleting the death benefit. Finally, compare costs of combination policies to other forms of life insurance, such as term insurance, and stand-alone long-term care policies. Depending on your age and health, the cost for the combination life policy may actually be higher than the total premiums paid for separate life insurance and long-term care policies, especially if your life insurance need is temporary rather than permanent.
The extension of benefits rider either increases the total amount available for long-term care (the death benefit remains the same) or extends the number of months over which long-term Here's how it works Some life insurance issuers offer life insurance care benefits can be paid. In either case, longwith a long-term care rider available for an ad- term care payments will reduce the available Contact John at (570) 455-6301 for more inditional charge. If you buy this type of policy, it death benefit. formation. provides you with a death benefit that you can Other provisions also use to pay for long-term care related expensTypically, qualifying for payments under a longes, should you incur them. The appeal of this combination policy lies in term care rider is similar to the requirements for most stand-alone long-term care policies. You the fact that either you'll use the policy to pay must be unable to perform some of the activities for long-term care expenses or your beneficiaries of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, getting will receive the insurance proceeds at your death. in or out of a bed or chair, toilet use, or mainEither way, someone will benefit from the pretaining continence) or suffer from a severe cogmiums you pay. nitive impairment. Long-term care riders The long-term care benefit is added to the life insurance policy by either an accelerated benefits or an extension of benefits rider. Accelerated benefits rider --An accelerated benefits rider makes it possible for you to access your death benefit to pay for expenses related to long-term care. The death benefit is reduced by the amount you use for long-term care expenses, plus a service charge. If you need long-term care for a lengthy period of time, the death benefit will eventually be depleted. This same rider also can be used if you have a terminal illness that may require payment of large medical bills. Because accelerating the death benefit can have unfavorable tax consequences, please consult a tax professional before exercising this option.
Is a combination policy right for you? Do you need life insurance and long-term care insurance? If so, how much? A long-term care rider may not provide as many features as a stand-alone long-term care policy. The combination policy may not provide an inflation adjustment, an important feature considering the rising cost of long-term care. The tax benefits offered by a qualified long-term care policy may not apply to the long-term care portion of combination policies. It's not uncommon for people to drop their life insurance in their later years if there's no compelling need for it, but if you surrender the combination policy, you're also forfeiting the longterm care benefit it provides, usually at a time when you are most likely to need it. And keep in mind that as you use your long-term care ben-
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Combined Insurance: We Pay Cash... When You Need It The Most! by John Reviello, Combined Insurance WE PAY CASH DIRECTLY TO YOU! When you need it the most due to an accident or a sickness on or off the job. Combined Insurance Company has been around for almost 100 years and we are an A+ (superior) rated insurance company rated by the A.M. BEST Company, the world’s oldest and most highly regarded source of insurance company rankings. We are a leader in supplemental insurance products. What is a supplemental insurance product? It is a policy that pays you for an accident or sickness regardless of what your regular health insurance pays. ACA (Obamacare) health care has changed Health Insurance as we know it. Your income determines how much you will pay for health insurance. Regardless of what your income is, you will still have copays, deductibles and coinsurance - this is above what you will pay monthly for your health insurance. If you use your health insurance there is more out of pocket cost. Let me explain what these out of pocket costs are: copays are an extra fee charged by your doctor when you visit the doctor ($10, $15, $20, etc.) they vary depending on your health plan choice. There are also copays when you go to the ER which are relatively a lot more ($75, $150, etc.). Sometimes, when you
go to the ER and are admitted as an in-patient, the copays will be waived. A Deductible is what you have to pay out of pocket before your health insurance starts to pay ($500, $1000, $4000, etc.). Whatever the amount of your deductible, you must pay this amount first and it is an additional amount of money you pay above your monthly payments for your health insurance. Coinsurance is another cost that you will pay after you meet your deductible (20%,30%,etc.). This is a percentage of the cost that you and the insurance company share after your deductible has been met. Coinsurance does have a total out of pocket cost ($5000, $10000, etc.). This is the maximum amount you will pay out of pocket for the year. Let's face it there is a lot of out of pocket cost one will pay due to an accident or sickness. This is where we can help you with all that added cost. Whatever your needs may be we have a supplemental plan for you. Let us help you get the right coverage you need at the right price. Call me, John Reviello, at 570-499-0504 for the plan that's right for you. WE PAY CASH TO YOU, WHEN YOU NEED IT!
Income Tax Loan Scams by Alice Horton Taylor, CEO, Honest Abe’s Tax Services DO NOT BE SCAMMED! Loans funded by your Federal Income Tax Refund do not exist now in the same way they did previously. Basically the RAL(Refund Anticipation Loan) began in the 1980’s. At their peak you received your refund in 1 to 2 days. Since 2012 banks have quit giving RALs, they now give RTs (Refund Transfer). An RT comes in 8 to 15 days, the same as if you do not pay a bank fee and simply have your tax return electronically filed. There are only a few valid banks doing the RT program. They do not advance your money before they receive the money from the IRS. If you receive a “loan” against your refund you are (a) actually getting a personal loan based on a calculation of your anticipated refund and expected to pay back the loan and fees when you file your tax return or (b) are receiving a high interest money lender loan based on your anticipated refund, again to be paid when you file your return. In either case it is not legal, per the IRS Code of Preparer Ethics, for the lender or tax agency to require you to come to their office to have your taxes prepared. They cannot charge you additional fees if you fail to come to their office to have your taxes prepared. If you have your taxes prepared at any agency using a Bank Product to pay your preparation fees and receive your refund by a check they cannot legally require you to cash that check at a specific bank, business, or check casher, especially at their own office. If you have questions regarding this or other tax matters the staff at Honest Abe’s Taxes would be glad to give you fair, honest, and direct answers. We value all our customers and certainly welcome new customers! 570-861-8297 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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Weather Or Not, Get Your Car Ready Now (NAPSA)-Here's advice many motorists can warm up to: "An investment of an hour or two to have your vehicle checked is all it takes to have peace of mind and help avoid the cost and hassle of car trouble during severe weather," suggested Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. Its "Be Car Care Aware" campaign promotes regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. They recommend these steps: • If you're due for a tune-up, have it done soon. Cold weather magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling. • Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. • Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system at least every two years. • Make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly. Consider winter wiper blades and use cold weather washer fluid. Wiper blades should be replaced every six months. • Check the tire tread depth and tire pressureincluding the spare. If you'll be driving in snow and ice, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads. Check tire pressure weekly. • Have the brakes checked. • Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks. • See that exterior and interior lights work and
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Is My Transmission Going Bad? by Thomas R. Buff An automatic transmission ( also called a self-shifting or A/T) is a type of transmission that automatically changes the gear ratios as the vehicle speed and load changes. This frees the driver from having to change gear ratios manually as the manual transmission implies. The automatic transmissions job is to make sure that power is delivered to the wheels through various gear combinations while keeping the engine within the proper RPM or revolutions per minute. The transmission gives the vehicle a park and neutral position and the nifty reverse function for backing up. It can slow us down on a steep decline or upshift when we want to accelerate. These functions are all performed through a network of planetary gear sets, hydraulic s, fluid power and electronics. Today’s automatic transmission have become so complex it takes years of training in order to master the art of diagnosing and repairing this engineering marvel. There is not much the average motorist can do when it comes to the transmission besides checking
the fluid levels, in fact many cars now used sealed transmissions that don’t have a trans dipstick. But it is important to know the signs of a failing transmission, a bad one can lead to a breakdown and costly repair. So becoming familiar with some of these warning signs may save you a whole bunch of trouble. Fluid color and odor- if your vehicle has a dipstick (it is usually has a red top), put your emergency brake on and start the vehicle. Pull the dipstick and look at the color of the fluid. It should be reddish, translucent and free of metal particles. When excessive friction begins to cause the gears or clutches to overheat the fluid will turn brownish and have a burnt smell that is noticeable. These are red flags for a transmission problem. Take your ride to a transmission specialist or dealer for a checkup. Drips and leaks- Is your driveway covered with reddish puddles? Anything other than a few small drops can be a sign of a seal or gasket leak that can turn from an inexpensive repair to a major wallet buster. Check
your fluid level on a regular basis. It is a good idea to get in the habit of checking you oil, transmission and all other fluids at the same time. Neglecting the fluids levels can lead to disaster. Engine service light illuminated- the dreaded “check engine light” may also indicate a transmission problem that if caught early can be repaired. The warning light typically does not always mean your transmission is going bad but if it is on in conjunction with leaks, smells, or slippage, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Today’s transmissions are loaded with sensors and solenoids that are actuated through electronic circuits . The only way to diagnose a problem with them is to take your vehicle to a professional technician. Slippage and Delays- When your car is moving the automatic shifting of gears should operate smoothly and silently. If your transmission is failing you may feel or hear the transmission shifting “hard” or it sounds “noisy” You may also feel a slippage or revving
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Master Gardener: Reflections On The 2015 Growing Season by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener We hear much talk of global warming and the danger that it brings to our environment and to people throughout the world. Rising ocean temperatures, melting ice caps, prolonged drought, and severe floods have already caused serious problems, which are quickly growing worse. As a gardener, I know that the so-called “normal” or “average” growing season is rare. However, our deviation from the norm seems to be growing as we experience more weather extremes. We had another harsh winter this past year, followed by a cold spring. The low temperatures affected planting and growth, but even more serious was the lack of spring rains. We had a moisture deficit going into spring, and by May we were nearing 50% below average rainfall. The dry weather continued until early June. We also experienced excessive heat. May 2015 was the warmest on record, with an average temperature of 66.3º. Spring flowers were late in emerging, and it was difficult to prepare gardens for spring planting until well into April. Blossoms were slow to emerge because of the cold and seemed less spectacular than usual. Spring crops suffered badly from the lack of rain. Because of April showers I usually have to water my spring vegetables only rarely after an initial “watering in”, but this year watering was essential. Despite my efforts, some of my onion plants died. Also, the garlic and shallots I planted last fall emerged very late and grew slowly because of the lack of moisture. Struggling to survive the heat and drought of May, several of our plants suffered from disease and insect damage. Orange rust attacked some of our black raspberries, and downy mildew infected the spinach. Our asparagus was infested with asparagus beetles, as was our
neighbor’s. Never had they been so numerous and destructive. White scale appeared on one of our rhododendrons, a problem we had never encountered before. Fortunately the rains came in early June. We received 2-1/2 inches above normal for the month. Perhaps because the rain relieved the stress on our plants, the pest and disease problems we experienced in May abated. Even the asparagus beetles were less numerous, and we had an abundant harvest. After a slow start our sugar snap peas and broccolini were very productive. And although we lost some onions to the spring drought, those that survived were excellent. Unfortunately, the shallots and garlic never recovered fully from the drought; most of them were smaller because of the lack of moisture during a critical period of growth. The leeks seemed unaffected by the drought, but when I harvested them, I noticed that they weighed less than normal -no doubt because of reduced water content. Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash and beans grew slowly when first planted, but they flourished once the rains came in June. Flowers sported more vibrant foliage and produced more abundant blossoms. The rain brought life again. Unfortunately, it did not continue through the summer. July ushered in more drought. I measured less than ½ inch of rain from July 5 to August 10. After that we had more rain, but it was still considerably less than average, and our rainfall deficit persisted. By late Septem-
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ber, my garden was so dry that it was difficult to penetrate the soil with a trowel. I found no moisture in the upper six inches of soil. I was unable to begin preparing the garden for winter until we finally received some rain on Sept. 30. It also continued to be very warm. We averaged about 2º above normal during June, July, and August. In September, we averaged a whopping 7-1/2º above until Sept. 25, when we were finally blessed with cooler weather. 2015 is predicted to be the warmest year on record. The drought and heat took its toll on all plants. Tomatoes were slower to ripen and, for a time, they exhibited hard whitish areas when cut into. My guess is that they experienced a lack of moisture when that portion of the fruit was developing. My peppers did produce this year, but bell varieties were slow until the weather cooled later in the summer. Beans were very abundant throughout the growing season. Cucumbers did very well when we had ample rain, but quickly died back when stressed by heat and drought. Our raspberries were prolific. The second crop of red raspberries appeared much earlier than usual, probably because it was so warm. Our apples also ripened a few weeks early. Last year, when we had relatively normal rainfall and cooler temperatures, everything grew very well. Vegetable and fruit harvests were excellent, and flowers seemed more vibrant. This year growth was slower, flowers somewhat less attractive, and temperatures more taxing on gardeners and others working outdoors. Several people commented on how poorly roses did this year. On the other hand, the hydrangeas were outstanding, and fruit and vegetable yields were very good despite the heat and severe fluctuation in moisture. The wonder of growth occurs, even when the conditions are less than ideal.
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coat of paint to make them look their very best, then look for subtle changes that bring a wow factor, such as new hardware. Simply changing out dated pulls for a more contemporary look in a new color can bring a new mood to the room. Clear away clutter and add some fresh accessories for a whole new look. • Punch up the power. Adding function can be as valuable as aesthetics when it comes to enjoying your home to the fullest. When bad weather or other factors interrupt your power supply, a standby generator lets you run appliances such as air conditioners, heaters, refrigerators, clothes washers/dryers, lights and electronics, minimizing the inconvenience of a power outage. For extended outages, a generator can even save money, preventing unexpected costs from spoiled food or hotel stays. Hooked up to a home's existing propane or natural gas line, a standby generator system, oftentimes called a home generator, switches on by itself when power fails. • Look at new lighting. The lighting in a room has a significant impact on its overall feel: a bright, airy room exudes energy while a dimmer, soft illumination evokes a cozy impression. Changing up the lighting can completely transform a space. Use window treatments such as drapes and blinds to control natural light and lend a stylish addition to the room. Floor and table lamps are ideal for more subtle task lighting, while overhead fixtures can make a stronger statement. • Explore a new floor. Over time, the rich pile of new carpeting loses its inviting spring, and once-sharp grout lines fade and crumble. If a thorough cleaning still leaves your flooring looking drab, it may be time to explore alternatives. Replacing heavily worn carpet in high traffic areas with a more durable option such as wood or tile may not only improve the look, but also prove a smart investment as it wears better in the future. If you still enjoy the look of your tile, consider removing and replacing the grout, then sealing it to protect the finish. Don't feel beholden to the original color; a new shade can introduce a whole new color dimension to the room. Making updates to your home is a natural part of ownership and a good way to protect and grow your investment. Fortunately, making a big difference doesn't always have to come with a big price tag attached. individual needs.
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