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Community Education Programs and Events BARIATRIC/WEIGHT-LOSS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SESSION Learn about surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options. Monday, June 5: 1-3 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, 700 East Broad St., Hazleton Monday, June 26: 6-8 p.m. at Health Center at Mountain Top, 237 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top Call 570-501-4LVH to register or for more information. WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STROKE Learn about the signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation available. Wednesday, June 7: 2-3 p.m. at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, LVH–Hazleton, sixth floor Call 570-501-4600 to register or for more information. HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Learn lifesaving skills without mouth-to-mouth breaths. Ages 13 and up Wednesday, June 7: 6:30 p.m. at Health & Wellness Fitness Center at Hazleton 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton Call 570-501-6600 to register or for more information.
HAZLETON RAILS TO TRAILS HIKE AND BIKE Bring your bike or take a hike. Come out and enjoy the great outdoors. Picnic lunch for hike and bike participants. Saturday, June 10: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hazleton Rails to Trails, Routes 93 and 424, Hazleton Call 570-455-1509 for more information.
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HEALTH EDUCATION AT GENNARO GARDENS Residents of Gennaro Gardens are welcome to attend monthly health and wellness discussions. Wednesday, June 14: 10-11 a.m.
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SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Topic: Identity Theft Speakers: Special Agent Janene Holter – PA Attorney General’s Crime Prevention Office Thursday, June 15: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Genetti’s Catering, Hazleton Free for Senior Choice members; $10 per person for non-members Seating is limited. RSVP required by June 8. Call 570-454-4752.
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Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Prevention is key. Have your blood pressure checked at one of the following locations: Laurel Mall Walkers: Thursday, June 1: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, June 21: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, June 28: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland
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Panorama Participates In National Reading Day Activities At Immanuel Christian School children and staff were dressed up like Cowboys and Cowgirls, which made it even more exciting for us to read to them that day. While reading, we were stopping periodically to discuss the story, and the students were very engaged in asking and answering questions. After we were finished reading, we were very impressed that the children knew the moral of the story; they were even predicting how the story could continue after meeting “Yellow Cat.” Their imagination was incredible! A few days after we read, we received a handmade card from the children thanking us for reading to them. That was truly the best part of our experience. We look forward to participating again next year. National Reading Day is an event which celebrates and encourages reading by younger children. National Reading Day is celebrated in thousands of schools each year. This literacy event is designed to help students develop the habit of reading. Reading improves memory & concentration and helps children
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At more than 150 events every year entitled Dr. Lori’s Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show, I appraise audience members’ heirlooms and antiques. I talk about history mostly and values too. Nothing is vetted beforehand as I appraise and authenticate objects on the spot at my events. I don’t know what object is going to be put in front of me at any of my appearances. I appraise and educate using years of experience in museums, universities, a Ph.D. in art and antiques history, and all of the experience that I glean from what happens with regular folks out in the field. I employ simple logic and lots of laughter. I tell it like it is. If it is a piece of junk, I say it’s junk. If it is fantastic, I get just as excited as the owner. Over the years, my appraisal events have surprised my audiences and me. Just last week at my event in Pittsburgh, PA, I spotted a rare French Impressionist painting by Eugene Boudin, a mentor to Claude Monet, that was purchased at auction in a box lot for $5. The painting was first brought to another appraiser who didn’t know what it was and then it was presented to me in front of my live audience. The outcome was I told the owner seated in my audience that he had a rare French painting from the 1870s worth $150,000. I’ve discovered a multi-million dollar trinket belonging to Napoleon, a moon boot that went into space on Apollo 13 with astronaut Jim Lovell, and George Washington’s 1775 wallet among other historical artifacts at my events over the years. Recently during my appraisal events, I discovered some treasures among the trash. People brought me objects including silver candle sticks, sports memorabilia, signed Nasa log books, rocking chairs, table top music boxes, jewelry, oil paintings. An original Walt Disney animation cel depicting Jiminy Cricket from original 1940s classic movie, Pinocchio was a show stopper. The animation art piece was worth $15,000 based on the market where similar pieces have sold. The owner said it was just always on the wall of her childhood home. Ann brought me a cast metal sculpture of a female figure that was signed and numbered by the artist. She had purchased it at a yard sale for a few dollars and when I told her it was a famous work by a well-known artist worth $5,000, she asked me if I was sure…about 50 times. She just kept saying “Are you sure?”. After I reminded her how many books I’ve written on sculpture and how many objects I appraise every year— approximately 20,000—she realized that I WAS SURE! Audience member Bobbie was thrilled to hear
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(Family Features) If you've heard giving practical gifts is a no-no, scratch that advice because when it comes to dads, functional gifts that show you appreciate their personal interests may actually be the safest bet this Father's Day. Consider the hobbies and activities that dad treasures most then look for ways you can turn those pastimes into gifts that he can not only appreciate but put to good use. • Celebrate His Sports Obsession. No matter his favorite sport or team, you can find countless ways to please an avid sports fan. Obvious options like T-shirts and baseball caps are always winners, but you can find plenty of creative and useful ways to celebrate dad's favorite team, too. Practical ideas to help trick out his car include new floor mats, headrest covers and even valve stem covers. You could also go more whimsical with stainless steel knives or salt and pepper shakers bearing the team logo. Visit the team store or search online for the perfect gift. • Boost His Golf Game. Help dad improve his score and complete rounds faster with the advanced technology of a rangefinder. An option such as one of Leupold's GX-1i3, GX2i3 and GX-5i3 rangefinders provide fast, easy and accurate ranging to give golfers an edge on the course. With the customization features of the GX-2i3 and GX-5i3, you'll practically be gifting dad a personal caddie. Learn more at leupold.com/golf. • Feed His Cravings. For the at-home chef, functional gift ideas are nearly endless. Try narrowing down the options by choosing his favorite cuisine. If Mexican cuisine is his thing, look for less common but highly useful items like taco holders or condiment dishes to hold a serving of freshly made salsa. Or
go a more experimental route with a custom kit that lets dad make his own beer, cheese or jerky at home. An online search will reveal a stockpile of ideas, so your biggest challenge will be narrowing down the menu. • Add a Tool to His Belt. If your dad is a handy man, you may think he's got every tool and gadget imaginable. The truth is, most handymen will agree you can never have too many tools. Think about the projects he tackles most often; those are the items that may be worn and in need of replacing. If there's a task he struggles to complete, consult with an expert at your local hardware store to determine whether there are devices that could help make it easier. • Expand His Artistic Interests. When the arts are more up dad's alley, you can make it easier for him to appreciate the genre he loves best. A reading lamp or monogrammed bookmark is perfect for the book worm, while a visit to a gallery showing or performance may be just the ticket for a dad who enjoys exploring artistic talent or experiencing the arts live. Father's Day is a time to show dad your gratitude and love, and he's sure to appreciate knowing that you care enough to give a gift he truly can use and enjoy.
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Hazleton UNICO Exemplifies Traditional Family Values In Its Bell’ Italia Festival by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO Family holds a special place in our hearts, and being with those family members and other loved ones who are like family to us is a key component of our daily lives. Family get-togethers were not just common in my family but was a staple in most Italian families dating back to our ancestors in Italy before they came to America on “The Boat”. Food, family, and entertainment are steeped into Italian family traditions, as is also the case in most other cultures as well. Therefore, it is not surprising that ten years ago, members of Hazleton UNICO decided to begin a new tradition of a way to bring families together to share food, entertainment, and fun. That is how the Hazleton UNICO Bell’ Italia Festival came into being. Each year the Festival has grown with more and more different types of food vendors to satisfy the tastes of other cultures as well. This year you also will find choices of many of your favorite foods at different stands to accommodate for our larger crowds. As usual, there will be various types of entertainment and even amusements and a Kiddie Corner
for the children. In early Festival years, all of this was packed into one day, but a few years ago it was decided to expand the Festival into a two day event so there is even more time to spend with friends and family surrounded with what makes people happy – food, fun, and entertainment! This year, event will be an even grander celebration to mark our 10th Festival year! Look forward to upcoming articles about a special event which will kick off our festival on Friday evening, September 15th! We hope you will plan to join us on Saturday and Sunday, September 16th and 17th at the 10th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival which will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Saturday and 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sunday at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazle Township, PA. We will continue to hold our SpaghettiEating Contest and our famous “Chef Lou
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Origins Of Father’s Day by by Karen Esak, The Sophia Coxe Foundation
The campaign to celebrate the nation’s fathers did not meet with the same enthusiasm–perhaps because, as one florist explained, “fathers haven’t the same sentimental appeal that mothers have.” On July 5, 1908, a West Virginia church sponsored the nation’s first event explicitly in honor of fathers, a Sunday sermon in memory of the 362 men who had died in the previous December’s explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines, but it was a one-time commemoration and not an annual holiday. The next year, a Spokane, Washington, woman named Sonora Smart Dodd, one of six children raised by a widower, tried to establish an official equivalent to Mother’s Day for male parents. She went to local churches, the YMCA, shopkeepers and government officials to drum up support for her idea, and she was successful. Washington State celebrated the nation’s first statewide Father’s Day on June 19, 1910.
Slowly, the holiday spread. In 1916, President Wilson honored the day by using telegraph signals to unfurl a flag in Spokane when he pressed a button in Washington, DC. In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge urged state governments to observe Father’s Day. Today, the day honoring fathers is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June: Father’s Day 2017 occurs on June 18. In other countries–especially in Europe and Latin America–fathers are honored on St. Joseph’s Day, a traditional Catholic holiday that falls on March 19. Many men, however, continued to disdain the day. As one historian writes, they “scoffed at the holiday’s sentimental attempts to domesticate manliness with flowers and gift-giving, or they derided the proliferation of such holidays as a commercial gimmick to sell more products–often paid for by the father himself.” During the 1920s and 1930s, a movement arose to scrap Mother’s Day and Father’s Day altogether in favor of a single holiday, Parents’ Day. Every year on Mother’s Day, pro-Parents’
Day groups rallied in New York City’s Central Park–a public reminder, said Parents’ Day activist and radio performer Robert Spere, “that both parents should be loved and respected together.” However, the Great Depression derailed this effort to combine and de-commercialize the holidays. Struggling retailers and advertisers redoubled their efforts to make Father’s Day a “second Christmas” for men, promoting goods such as neckties, hats, socks, pipes and tobacco, golf clubs and other sporting goods, and greeting cards. When World War II began, advertisers began to argue that celebrating Father’s Day was a way to honor American troops and support the war effort. By the end of the war, Father’s Day may not have been a federal holiday, but it was a national institution. In 1972, in the middle of a hard-fought presidential re-election campaign, Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday at last. Today, economists estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts.
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Despite our loss, we are devoted in keeping Ryanne’s memory alive by continuing to give back to our communities. Last year, because of generous donors and sponsors like you, we had a very successful fundraising event for “Ryanne’s Playground” at Whispering Willow Park in Conyngham. Ryanne’s Ride & Festival Fundraiser that was held May 14, 2016 was a huge success for raising a portion of this money. We teamed up with “Where Angels Play Foundation” to make our first playground a reality. The “New” Playground at Whispering Willow Park was built on Saturday, May 13, 2017 and dedicated on Sunday, May 14, 2017. We are very proud of the accomplishments we have made and it would not have been possible without everyone’s help. We are truly thankful. We will be holding our 2nd Annual Ryanne’s Ride & Festival Fundraiser, Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10:30am to 10pm at Larock’s Grove, 142 Cabin lane, Sugarloaf, PA. The event will include: Ryanne’s ATV, QUAD & Dirt Bike Ride, Food, Entertainment, Bounce House, Games, 50/50 Raffle, Tricky Trays, Fireworks and so much more. Fun for the entire family! Product & service donations, tricky trays or any other way of helping can be made by contacting Brent at 570-233-5236 or bradzwich@epix.net. We are asking for your continued support so we can put more “Ryanne’s Playgrounds” in our local communities. Tax-deductible donations (EIN# 81-1429143) can be mailed to Remembering Ryanne Cara Foundation, PO Box 8, Conyngham, PA 18219. We can be reached at 570-708-8243 or email contact@ rememberingryanne.com. Thank you for keeping Ryanne’s Memory Alive!
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Drums. The Athena Award, presented each year to a Hazleton area businesswoman "for outstanding professional achievement," will be presented at the 125th Annual Meeting of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The largest event on the annual chamber calendar will take place at Genettti Catering on Thursday, May 18th and will include an exciting new format, showcase of our chamber members in the Business Exposition, entertainment and of course the presentation of the 2017 Athena Award. Ms. Thaller joins a long list of distinguished women who have won the Athena Award in its thirty one year history. Past winners include: 1986, Lillian Paternoster; 1987, Lorraine Piehota; 1988; Donna Jean Yannuzzi; 1989, Mary Bollman; 1990, Patricia Werner-
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Community Calendar June 2017 June 3 Remembering Ryanne Cara Foundation will be holding its 2nd Annual Ryanne’s Ride & Festival Fundraiser Saturday, June 3 from 10:30am to 10pm at Larock Grove, 142 Cabin Lane, Sugarloaf. QUAD, ATV & Dirt Bike Ride, food, entertainment, tricky trays, 50/50 raffle, bounce house, games and so much more. Proceeds to benefit playgrounds in our local communities in memory of Ryanne. Interested in becoming a sponsor, donating or helping out in any way, please contact Brent Radzwich 570-233-5236 or bradzwich@epix.net. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun… see you there! June 4 Longaberger Basket Bingo, Sunday, June 4 at William Penn Fire Co., 166 Mount Olive Blvd. In Shenandoah. Doors open at 12:30pm. Bingo begins at 2pm. Admission is $25.00 for 20 regular games and 5 special games. Free buffet and free desserts. All Baskets are FILLED and have a liner and/or protector. Special Basket drawing for advance ticket holders. For more information and tickets, call Lisa at 570-462-2242. This event benefits the William Penn Fire Co. Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday June 4 from 12 to 2pm or until the food runs out. Come enjoy a hot meal, something sweet and great company! Open to the public. Eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing you all!! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more information, call 570-790-3753.
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Join Pasquale’s Cause for Paws, Sunday, June 4 from 10am to 3pm at The Pardeesville Playground. This is a local fundraiser benefiting Bailey’s Bark Park… In Loving memory of Pasquale Zito. Fun for the entire family – craft vendors of all kinds, food, bake sale, tricky trays and much more. Donations are welcome, please make checks payable to HAZADOG (Hazleton Area Dog Owners Group). For more information, contact Jess 570-956-8737. Leashed pets welcome! Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, June 4 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of two), pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted pastries & bev-
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erages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 and under are free. June 10 Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar Street in Hazleton will host a Free Community Luncheon. Lunch will be served Saturday, June 10 from 11am to 12noon in the Community Room of the Church located in the Lower Level. Please use the elevator entrance in the rear of the church. All are welcome. A special thank you to the Hazleton Rotary Club and the Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank. June 17 Arianna's CDH Foundation 5K Walk & Run, 10k, Kid Relay, Saturday, June 17 at Eagle Rock Resort. Registration begins at 7am. Register online or by email. For more information, visit www.raceforcdh.com or find us @ Facebook: Arianna's CDH Foundation or contact Angela at 570-401-2116 or Ashley at 570-4365206. Eagle Rock Community Association Flea Market, Saturday, June 17 from 9am to 1pm in the Eagle Rock Panorama Parking Lot—Rain or Shine (In the event of rain it will be held at the Eagle Rock Pavilion) $10.00 per space. Contact the Eagle Rock Activity Center at 570-3841350 for more information or to reserve a table. June 18 Arianna's CDH Foundation Tricky Tray Lovers & Bake Sale, Sunday, June 18 from 10am to 2pm at St. John Bosco Church in Conyngham. Winners selected same day. For more information, contact Angela at 570-401-2116 or Ashley at 570-436-5206 or find us @ Facebook: Arianna's CDH Foundation. June 21 Strawberry Festival, Wednesday, June 21 from 6 to 8pm at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church of North Parish, 307 E. Hancock Street in St. Clair. Come enjoy strawberries and ice cream, baked good and beverage. Eat in or take out. Tickets - $5.00. For more information, call 570-4292272 or 570-429-7107. To list your Community Event in our Calendar, please email the event to: editorial@panoramapa.com.
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It’s Time To Pick The Strawberries At Pumpkin Hill Produce Farms
Weather Has Been Great, Early Picking Expected “New fields and great weather, promise a bumper crop of Strawberries.” “Crop rotation ensures the tastiest and biggest berries possible.” Says Harry Roinick, of Pumpkin Hill Farms in Nescopeck. “We have increased our acreage for the 5th straight season.” “This really has been the perfect spring for growing strawberries” said Roinick. “There has been no frost damage and berries look great.” “In 2012, we introduced Strawberry Plasticulture production system to Northeast Pennsylvania “The berries have been much larger and easier to pick with the new system” said Roinck. The planting is a little more difficult and but the plant could produce as many as 40 berries per plant." The rolling hills just south of Nescopeck, have been long noted for producing flavorful fruit and vegetables. The hills will be alive with pick you own (P.Y.O) activity this summer. Cherries will soon be available to pick at Heller’s Orchard. In late June Blueberries will be ready at Stemmrich Farms. As the summer rolls along head back to Pumpkin Hill for P.Y.O peppers and tomatoes. By the beginning, June the berries will be
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ripening and ready for the picking. Pumpkin Hill Farms is located in Nescopeck Township on Route 239. (Halfway between Route 93 and Wapwallopen). Pumpkin Hill Farms offer a spectacular view of the Nescopeck Valley and is a great way for the whole family to enjoy a late spring day together. For more information call 570-379-2106 for a recorded message updating the current season.
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1.One cup of strawberries contains only 43 calories, has fiber that helps lower blood pressure, and curbs overeating. 2. Antioxidants: Strawberries contain chemical compounds called phenols. Anthocyanin, a particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red color to the fruit. Strawberries also contain vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids, quercetin and kaempferol. 3. Anti-inflammatory: The phenols in strawberries also fight against many inflammatory disorders, such as osteoarthritis, cancer, asthma and atherosclerosis. 4. B-complex: The fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. 5.Magnificent Manganese: One cup of strawberries contains 21 percent of manganese, an essential nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. Manganese is also great for the bones. 6. Bone Health: Strawberries have potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium— important for bone health 7. Strawberries are good for your eyes, proper brain function, and provide relief from high blood pressure, arthritis, gout and heart diseases. 8. Anti-aging properties: Strawberries have biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. Strawberries also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to help prevent sagging. 9. Vigorous Vitamin C: One cup of strawberries contains an incredible 136 percent of the RDA of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant. Vitamin C is vital for connective tissue (collagen) formation, which keeps our skin looking young. Vitamin C has an important role in anti-aging. 10. Weight Loss: Strawberries contain a compound called nitrate that has positive effects on blood flow and oxygen around the body. Nitrate stops muscles from becoming too tired after exercise.
Coal Miner's Heritage Festival July 9th "A celebration of coal region heritage and culture" The 10th Annual Coal Miner's Heritage Festival is set for Sunday July 9, 2017 from 10 AM to 5 PM, on the grounds of the No.9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County. This unique, fun and educational event celebrates Northeastern Pennsylvania's coal region history, culture, art, crafts, food, and music. The event is presented by the No.9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford and draws throngs of people each year to the popular event. Admission to the festival grounds and parking are free. Underground tours of the No. 9 Coal Mine will be available throughout the day for a nominal charge. No.9 is the world's oldest deep mine having been opened in 1855 by the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company and closed in 1972. The guided underground mine tours last approximately 45 minutes and are available throughout the day Visitors will ride into the mine in the safety of mine cars pulled by an original mine locomotive. The nearby No. 9 Coal Mining Museum, housed in the original 1920's era miner's wash shanty, houses one of the largest collections of anthracite coal mining artifacts, tools, photographs and memorabilia in the coal region. Many unique attractions and exhibits are offered as part of this year's Coal Miners Heritage Festival. In keeping with the theme, the coal miner's competition is always a favorite event. Anyone over the age of sixteen is invited to participate in the coal shoveling competition where competitors shovel a pile of coal in the shortest time. In the past years, this had been a very competitive event drawing participants from all over the region. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. The coal shoveling competition will begin at 2:00 pm. Exhibitors and vendors will fill the grounds surrounding the museum offering a variety of
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screen, and a display of old time moonshine making equipment. A variety of great music typically found in the coal region will be featured throughout the Coal Miners Heritage Festival. Featured is bluegrass and folk music by the Coal County Express Band, the WMGH Polka Program live with Polka Joe Manjack, DJ Shawn Frederickson will play other classic coal region music, and folk musician Dave Matsinko will stroll the grounds. Coal region re-enactors will stroll the grounds in their authentic 'patch town' outfits, performing skits, telling stories, and sharing tales throughout the day. A variety of homemade, coal region ethnic foods and festival favorites will be available. There will also be a variety of free children’s entertainment available. The Coal Miners Heritage Festival is supported in part by a small grant from the Carbon County Commissioners and the County Room Tax Fund. To register as a participant or vendor, contact Tammy at tamizzy344@gmail.com or by phone at 570-516-4045. For mine tour info, call 570-645-7074.
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Quiet Valley’s 2017 Summer Garden Party And Summer Tour Opening On Saturday June 17, 2017 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will open for their 54th Summer Tour Season starting with their tenth annual Summer Garden Party. Visitors coming to the farm for the historic tour will experience guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition to the tour, folks will have a chance to involve themselves in a variety of garden-related activities. Tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables and take home some recipes. At the outdoor brick oven herb breads will be baked and samples shared. This year’s feature area, Outdoor Living Space will have an example of a comfortable gathering place for families looking for some fresh air and relaxation at home, complete with a Zen gravel bed. There will be new adventures at the party including two Food Demonstrations, Dutch Oven Cooking with Fresh Herbs and Easy Herb Cheese Making. Older youth and adults will enjoy making birds using wire and paper as well as quilled flower mobiles. The Children’s Area will have lots of summer craft fun with insect creatures, 3D flower cards and bubble pictures. Visitors are welcome to hang some artwork from the tree featured in the theme area. This is a day full of gardening inspiration, artistic expression and fun in the outdoors. This event is sponsored in part by a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Project Stream grant. All activities on June 17 are rain or shine and are subject to change. General admission for the Historic Tour is Adults $10.00 and Ages 3-12
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19th & Oak Sts., Ashland, PA is $5.00 and includes both the historic farm tour and Summer Garden Party. The farm is open for summer tours Tues. - Sat. 10:00am 5:00pm and Sun. noon - 5:00pm. Allow 2½ to 3 hours for complete farm tour. Visit our website at www.quietvalley.org for more information on Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm or call 570992-6161. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. At Quiet Valley history comes to life on our 19th century farmstead. Period-dressed guides reenact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farm family who lived at the site from the late1760s to 1913. Quiet Valley is open in 2016 to the general public Saturday June 18 - Monday September 5. Also, on additional spring and fall Saturdays. The farm also hosts a number of special events throughout the year. School and group tours are by reservation. For more information on the museum call (570) 992 – 6161 or visit www. quietvalley.org. We welcome all media outlets to visit Quiet Valley.
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Add Some Spice To Your Summer Grilling (Family Features) The days are getting longer and hotter and you're itching to head outside to kick off grilling season. After a few weeks of eating the same boring burgers and hot dogs, you're looking for something a little more exciting (and so are your guests). This recipe can help take your grilling skills to the next level and make your next party something to brag about. Now it's time to kick it up a notch. Every party's got a few tough critics, so it's key to make something impressive and delicious that appeals to a different palate. Enter: Sweet Chili Ribs. Start with two full racks of pork spareribs then load them up with Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, garlic and ginger, making sure to spread that mixture all over the ribs. Grill them low and slow for 2 hours then pour another half-bottle of sauce over top for good measure and grill for another hour. After your guests have a chance to taste these sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs, they'll talk about them all summer long. For more grilling tips and recipes, visit franksredhot.com/recipes.
1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank's RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided Directions: Heat grill to 250 F and prepare for indirect cooking. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook on covered grill 2 hours. Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook another hour, until tender. Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.
Sweet Chili Ribs Ingredients: 2 full racks pork spareribs, trimmed about 6 pounds) 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
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Beyond The Flame—Put Some Sizzle Into Your Father's Day Grilling (Family Features) Just ask any dad, he's sure to agree: a perfectly seasoned steak flame-kissed to perfection is one of the great pleasures of summer grilling. This Father's Day, you may be able to teach dad a few tricks of your own. Start by selecting a premium-quality steak like those from Omaha Steaks, which are aged at least 21 days to reach the peak of tenderness then flash frozen to stay that way. Then take that guaranteed quality to the grill and try a new method, such as slow, steady smoking, for an ultimate flavor experience. Find tips to make your summer grilling great at omahasteaks.com.
coals and allow to smoke 10 minutes. Place drip pan with water in center of grate to keep drippings from burning. Place cooking grate over coals and place steak on grate, centered over drip pan. Place lid on grill. Adjust air vents to bring temperature to 400 F. Face side with filet mignon away from hottest portion of grill; larger side should be facing heat source. Smoke 40-55 minutes for medium-rare 48-ounce T-bone steak. Flip steak one time, halfway through cooking time. Verify temperature using kitchen thermometer before removing from grill. If desired, finish exterior of smoked steak over direct heat 1-2 minutes per side once it reaches desired temperature. Allow Gas or Charcoal Grill steak to rest 15 minutes before cutting and servFor gas grill, ignite one burner and leave oth- ing. ers off. Adjust side burner until thermometer in grill lid reads 400 F. Place smoking box or foil Kettle or Bullet Smoker Arrange hot coals evenly on one bottom of pouch of wood chips over ignited burner. Place steak on grate over burners that are off. Keep smoker grate. Add wood chunks to coals and grill covered and maintain temperature at 400 F. allow to smoke 10 minutes. Place drip pan with For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals evenly on water under rack. Place cooking grate over coals one side of charcoal grate. Add wood chunks to and place steak on cooking grate centered over
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drip pan. Place lid on smoker. Adjust air vents to maintain 250 F. A medium-rare 48-ounce T-bone steak rested at room temperature for 1 hour prior to cooking should require 1 hour-1 hour and 15 minutes to reach proper temperature, which can be verified with a kitchen thermometer. If desired, finish exterior of smoked steak over direct heat 1-2 minutes per side once it reaches desired temperature. Allow steak to rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving. 7 Steps to Great Steak Achieve steakhouse-worthy results at home with these tips from Omaha Steaks Executive Chef Grant Hon. 1. Proper preparation. Clean and heat your grill to high. Make sure to oil grates after cleaning. 2. Prepare your steaks. Pat steaks dry and season food before grilling. Use sea salt and freshly cracked pepper or a complete steak seasoning or rub. 3. Searing. Sear steaks over high heat and avoid moving them before they're fully seared on all sides to protect flavor and juiciness. 4. Handling steaks on the grill. Use tongs or a spatula to turn meat on the grill; poking with a fork can damage the meat. 5. Controlling your cook. Close grill cover as much as possible while cooking to maintain a temperature around 450 F. This helps lock in flavor and prevent flare-ups. After determining the amount of time you'll need to reach your desired doneness, use the 60/40 grilling method. Grill 60 percent on the first side then 40 percent after you turn the steak over for an even cook. 6. Juiciness. After grilling, allow steaks to rest tented with foil for 5 minutes between cooking and serving. This lets juices redistribute for the best-tasting and juiciest steak. 7. Finish and enjoy. Garnish steak and serve with style. Add colors, textures and flavors to make perfectly grilled steak even more memorable.
Go Ahead...Eat The Whole Watermelon (Family Features) Sliced or diced, grilled or blended, there are countless ways to prepare watermelon. With some fruits, half or more is wasted when you throw away the seeds and peel, but you may be surprised to learn that you can use an entire watermelon, including the rind, to make delicious and refreshing dishes. Most people think of watermelon as a sweet, juicy snack perfect for hot summer days, but with its high water content (92 percent), the fruit is more than just tasty. It's also an ideal way to keep your body hydrated. What's more, the ability to use the entire fruit makes watermelon one of the most versatile and value-conscious options in the produce department. An average watermelon consists of about 70 percent fruit and 30 percent rind. Hollowed out, the rind is an attractive way to serve any number of recipes, but the rind is actually edible, too, and can be stir-fried, stewed or pickled, or even enjoyed raw. This yummy slaw gets its distinctive crunch from the watermelon rind, which is packed with citrulline and arginine, two compounds that may aid in healthy blood flow. Watermelon is also a flavorful substitute for tomatoes, as shown in this traditional Italian appetizer, and contains higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable per serving, according to award-winning nutrition author and registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer. Additionally, it lends some sweetness to a spicy salsa and a refreshing twist on a summery salad. You can also try blending watermelon with other fresh fruits for a super smoothie or mixing it up with some adult libations (and don't forget, you can transform the rind into a mini-keg in minutes; just add a pour spout). Find more ideas for using every bite of fruit, juice and rind at watermelon.org.
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1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon honey Dash freshly ground pepper Directions: Brush fillets with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fillets, skin side up, in batches if necessary; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. In a small bowl, toss strawberries with basil, honey and pepper. Serve salmon with relish. Makes 6 servings.
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Ingredients: 1 pound fresh strawberries, finely chopped 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed and well drained 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and finely chopped 3 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Cinnamon Tortilla Chips: Oil for deep-fat frying 10 flour tortillas (10 inches) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and chill for 20 minutes or until serving. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Cut each tortilla in half; cut each half into 10 strips. Fry strips, a few at a time, until light golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over strips and toss to coat. Serve with salsa. Makes 6 cups salsa and 16 dozen tortilla strips.
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Strawberries Ingredients 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 16 large fresh strawberries 3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans, toasted Directions 1. Place vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Cool to room temperature. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in blue cheese. Remove stems and scoop out centers from strawberries; fill each with about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture. Sprinkle pecans over filling, Strawberry Salad with pressing lightly. Chill until serving. Drizzle Poppy Seed Dressing with balsamic vinegar. Makes 16 appetizers. Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups) 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 cups halved fresh strawberries Dressing: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon 2% milk 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds Directions: Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted Seared Salmon with and caramel colored, about 10 minutes. Stir Strawberry Basil Relish in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to Ingredients: cool. 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each) Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a 1 tablespoon butter, melted large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredi1/4 teaspoon salt ents; toss with salad. Break candied almonds 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immeRelish: 1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries diately. Makes 10 servings.
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Strawberry Lasagna Ingredients: 4 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. powdered sugar, plus more for dusting 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 boxes Nilla Wafers 1 lb. Strawberries, thinly sliced Directions: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form. Assemble lasagna: In a 9"-x-13” pan, spread a thin layer of whipped cream. Top with a layer of Nilla Wafers and spread a thick layer of whipped cream on top. Top with a layer of strawberries. Repeat two times, ending with strawberries. Sprinkle with crushed Nilla Wafers. Refrigerate until Nilla Wafers are totally soft, 3 hours, or up to overnight. Sprinkle with more powdered sugar, then slice and serve. Makes 10 servings Sensational Strawberry Slush Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 2 cups cold water 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled Directions: In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and gelatin in boiling water. In a blender, combine pineapple juice and strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add to gelatin mixture. Stir in concentrates and cold water. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. For each serving, combine 1/2 cup slush mixture with 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda; stir well. Makes 20 servings.
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5 Ways To Take Your Summer Grilling To A Whole New Level (BPT) - The bright, sunny days of summer are your favorite time of year and when the season arrives, you spend much of your time outdoors. Your yard becomes your living room and you move your cooking to the grill. Summer is grilling season and there is nowhere you'd rather be than standing in front of your favorite grill for every game day, holiday and weekend cookout. These events are when some of your best memories are made, and now is the perfect time to make this grilling season your best yet. To do just that, here are five ways you can up your grilling game in 2017. • Switch to lump charcoal. The number one
reason people grill with lump charcoal is due to the enhanced wood-fire flavor it imparts. When most think of charcoal, they inherently think of it as briquettes, and miss out on the natural advantages of its alternative - lump charcoal. Lump charcoal accounts for only 7 percent of the market, but the figure is growing steadily as more grill masters recognize the improved flavor. When you grill with lump charcoal, you'll enjoy a quick, hot burn with less ash production. Lump charcoal is also natural and widely available in an array of varieties, allowing you to find the perfect charcoal to match your menu. • Use a Smarter Starter fluid. Lighter fluid is a mainstay around the grill when you want to get cooking quickly; however, the chemical taste it leaves behind poses a serious drawback. The reason you get that petrochemical taste is because the chemical vapor from the fluid gets into the food. You can gain the benefits of a quick burn without the chemical taste by using Smarter Starter Fluid. Made from recycled restaurant cooking oil, Smarter Starter Fluid doesn't smell like traditional petroleum-based alternatives and you'll never have to worry about it corrupting the taste of your food. Smarter Starter Fluid, being made from recycled cooking oil, makes it safe for use around kids and pets. The result is 87 percent less greenhouse gas emissions, so you can feel as good about your environmental impact as you do your grilling. And, it's perfectly suited for use on lump charcoal. • Customize the smoke flavor. Lump charcoal already lends itself a natural smoke flavor when compared to briquettes, but to really customize that flavor in your food, you can complement your lump charcoal with wood chips or chunks. Chips are smaller and more readily available in most stores, but they burn faster. Chunks burn slower and give you a better chance to lock in
that unique smoke flavor. And once you pick a wood size, it's time to pick a flavor. Apple, cherry, oak, mesquite and hickory are just a few of your options, so don't be afraid to explore several. Whatever you're planning to smoke, there's a chip or chunk out there that offers the perfect flavor complement. • Take control of your temperature. In the hands of an experienced grill master, the uneven heat offered by charcoal grills is a benefit, not a drawback. Creating two zones on your grill will give you the strong, searing heat of the fire on one side, and indirect heat on the other side to cook your meat all the way through. To accomplish this, pour charcoal into one half of the grill - this will be your direct heat source and leave the other half empty as your indirect heating zone. Heartier meats like steak can then be cooked for two minutes on each side in the direct zone and allowed to finish cooking in the indirect zone where you'll lock in all of the flavor without burning your meat. • Targeting the topmost temperature. To be sure your food is cooked to perfection, a temperature thermometer is a must. Dark meat chicken or turkey should be cooked to 175 degrees, while white meat should be cooked to 165. Beef and lamb should be cooked to 130 degrees (for a rare result) all the way to 170 degrees or higher for well done. And if your menu calls for brisket, keep the meat cooking until it reaches 185-205 degrees. To learn more about Smarter Starter Fluid, visit escogo.com/smarterstarterfluid.
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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 children (the money they inherit from you). The guardian and trustee do not need to be the same person although they often are. I strongly suggest to all clients to name alternates for each of these positions. This will help to ensure that someone you want is an a given position. Some people will even name more than one alternate. That’s all for this month, however, if you have any estate planning questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Taxable Income: Forgiven Debt by Alice Horton, Lead Tax Preparer, Honest Abe’s Taxes Forgiven Debt may be taxable income to you, unless done through bankruptcy. When debts are “written off ”, the government says it is a loss for the business you owed and therefore may be taxable income to you. Any bank/finance company (includes student loans) debt, any credit card debt, “negotiated to a settlement” or written off in full/via foreclosure or repossession would be reverted to taxable income to you. You will receive a 1099C, Cancellation of Debt Income, and must claim it on your tax return. Your “income” occurs in the year the debtor decides to declare the “write-off ”. We have seen these statements as late as 12 years after the actual foreclosure/repossession or agreement to write off. Principal Home Debt lost via foreclosure, or a mortgage tied to same, have been excluded from income since 2008 via the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. That Act is not a permanent part of IRS regulations. It was in effect for tax years through December 31, 2016. When you receive a 1099C the “income” may be excluded as being taxable if you are “Insolvent”. This means that we must analysis your Debts as of the date of the write off (per the debtor) and the value of your assets (things you own) as of that same date. The amount excluded from income is the lesser of the 1099C or the amount that you are insolvent (Debts less Assets = positive, you are insolvent; Debts less Assets = negative, you are not insolvent). For our clients, come see us and let’s be prepared in advance to tackle how this will affect your tax return as soon as you are aware of a forgiven debt/foreclosure. It is critical that when your taxes are prepared that you bring all documents in order to have an accurate tax return prepared. We are open year round! Call Honest Abe Taxes today, 570-861-8297!
Paying For College by COO Francesco Mercuri, CUCE Congratulations on your acceptance to college! I hope that it is your first choice and wish you best in your higher learning endeavors. Alternatively, maybe you are a current college student or have graduated, congratulations to you, as well! Your efforts should be recognized, too. What should also be recognized is how you are going to pay for your education. Your first step is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via www.fafsa.gov. This will reveal how much federal financial aid you are eligible to receive. This includes grants, scholarships, and federal student loans. You should utilize all of the grants and scholarships you are eligible to receive. These are considered free or “gift” money that you do not need to pay back. Sometimes, there are educational requirements that are tied to receiving these, such as grade point average (GPA) requirements. Federal student loans includes both Stafford and Perkins loans, named for the politicians who proposed them. Repayment on these loans is deferred until the 10th month after you graduate, as long as you consistently maintain at least half-time student status. The Stafford loan is available only to students who demonstrate financial need and includes both subsidized and unsubsidized loans. A subsidized loan is one where the government pays the interest on your loan while you are a student. This loan starts accruing interest once you graduate. An unsubsidized loan starts accruing interest immediately, and are generally available to all who apply. The Perkins loan is also only available to students who demonstrate financial need and are subsidized. An additional kind of federal student loan is the PLUS loan. This is available to parents who wish to assist their child in paying for college. Payments for these start immediately. With these federal student loans, there are program requirements and limits to how much a student is eligible to borrow per year, consult studentaid.ed.gov for more information. When the cost of school still isn’t covered and previous options are exhausted, private student loans should be considered. Private student loans are available by a lot of differ-
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ent financial institutions. I’d suggest first contacting your local bank or credit union to see what options they have, as well as performing searches online. CACL Financial utilizes an online lending platform, LendKey, to offer private student loans. The application is very easy, only taking 15 minutes to complete. It also offers incentives for signing up for recurring payments. For more information on this program, visit partner.lendkey.com/caclfcu/student. Once you’ve finished college, it is time to decide how you will begin repayment on your student loans. I’ve mentioned in previous articles the importance of consolidating your debt into one simple payment. The same rings true for student loans. Once you enter the repayment period, I highly recommend consolidating your student loans into one easy payment. This makes it easier to keep track of your student loans while also making it more difficult to miss a payment, which adversely affects your credit score. Explore what options are available to you for your federal student loans at studentaid.ed.gov. There are a variety of different payment options available, such as fixed; graduated, where you increase payment amounts year over year; and income contingent, where you only pay based off of your current income. CACL Financial utilizes LendKey to offer consolidation, or refinance, student loans. The program is very diverse, offering flexible rates and terms. It also offers incentives for signing up for recurring payments. For more information on this program, visit partner.lendkey.com/caclfcu/ student. Should you need any assistance in exploring your financing options, visit CACL Financial at 1800 W. Market St. in Pottsville, by phone at 570-628-2400 ext. 402, or online at www.CACLFCU.org. Use CACL Financial for all your banking needs. If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Schuylkill County, you can join. If you are a business who conducts business or is located in Schuylkill County, you can join. CACL Financial is not-for-profit, member owned, and always “Helping You When Others Won’t.”
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Are You Banking On Social Security For Your Retirement Income? (NAPS)—If you’re a middle-income baby boomer, chances are you’re still struggling to recover from the financial crash that began in 2007. You’re not alone: According to a new study, only two percent of boomers feel the economy has fully recovered, and 65 percent say they have not felt personal benefit from any recovery. If that sounds like you, then you’re also likely worried about where your retirement income is going to come from. According to the Bankers Life Center for a Secure Retirement, middleincome baby boomers are increasingly reliant on Social Security for their primary source of retirement income. Before the crisis, 43 percent planned to rely on personal savings or earnings for their primary source of retirement income. That number has dropped to just 34 percent, with the difference mainly moving to Social Security. As generous as the program is, Social Security was never designed to fully replace your wages. And the lesson from 2007 is to be prepared for anything. There are many steps you can take to plan ahead, protect yourself and achieve the re-
tirement you are looking for. Understand What Your Retirement Really Looks Like While nearly all boomers say they still plan to retire, they are adjusting retirement expectations to meet their new reality. This new reality is primarily focused on a decrease in financial independence. To address this, try to: • Pay off debt: Debt payments should ideally be no more than 10 percent of your income when you retire. • Work part-time: Whether you choose to work full-time, part-time or on a seasonal basis, employment income will relieve pressure on your other sources of income. Meet with a Financial Professional No matter what your savings level is, a professional can help you create an investment strategy that fits with your personal situation, and find savings products that can provide a reliable monthly income. Boomers who sought the help of a financial professional felt more confident in their financial decision-making and more opti-
mistic about their retirement expectations. Diversify Your Retirement Planning Tools There are a wide range of affordable and secure options available to help you save for your retirement, provide income, and protect your assets. Annuities are designed to help you accumulate money for retirement or turn your retirement savings into an income stream. Other investment options to explore include mutual funds, IRAs and Roth IRAs. Visit www.BankersLife.com/TopTips to download a free booklet on Top Tips for Retirees, including Reducing Debt in Retirement, Medicare Enrollment, Managing Prescription Drug Costs and more. To learn more about achieving financial security in retirement, visit www.BankersLife.com.
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Lights, Wipers: Keys To Seeing And Being Seen (NAPS)—When the days get shorter, lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen. “It’s important to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others,” explained automotive expert Rich White. “From the driver’s seat, you may not notice a light that isn’t working, so inspect all of your car’s lights and replace those that are out. Also, inspect and replace For safety’s sake, it’s a bright idea to wiper blades so you can see clearly when wet regularly check your car’s lights and weather hits.” windshield wipers so you can see and Learn About Lights Lights are normal-wear items that require periodic inspection and replacement. The lighting system provides nighttime visibility; signals and alerts other drivers; and supplies light for viewing instruments and the vehicle’s interior. You should replace dimming, rapidly blinking and non-functioning lights. In addition, here are four tips that can help keep you safe. • Keep headlights, taillights and signal lights clean. External dirt and debris can dim operational lights and keep them from being seen easily. • Make sure your headlights are properly aimed. Misaimed headlights blind other drivers and reduce your ability to see the road. • If there’s any doubt about whether your headlights should be on, turn them on. They not only help you see better in dim light, they make it easier for other drivers to see you. • Don’t overdrive your headlights. You should be able to stop inside the illuminated area; otherwise, you’re creating a blind crash area in front of your vehicle.
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Cool Car Care For Summer (Family Features) Whether you're hitting the open road for a leisurely cruise or simply spending more time in your car keeping up with a fastpaced summer, you want your vehicle at its best when it comes to safety, style and comfort. The change of seasons is a great time to give your car some special attention to ensure you can confidently roll right through summer. Start by running through a checklist to ensure your car's safety features are in good working order. Test headlights, tail lights and turn signals, and check fluid levels, topping off or replacing as needed. Also be sure tires are properly inflated, and inspect seat belts for any imperfections that may hinder performance. If you're going to arrive safely, why not go in style, too? Keeping your car sparkling clean not only protects finishes inside and out, it's the easiest way to make your ride look great. Have visors ready to block harsh sun rays, and be sure your air conditioner is ready to deliver a refreshing blast of cool air. Make the most of your summer on the move with these ideas that make caring for your car a cinch. Freshen up your ride Allergens are everywhere. In fact, the air in your car could be up to six times dirtier than the air outside. If you can't remember the last time you replaced your car's cabin air filter, pick up a FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter and do some quick and easy DIY - in as little as 15 minutes to protect your family from breathing dirt, dust and allergens. Visit FRAMFreshBreeze.com for simple instructions and to find the right cabin air filter for your family's vehicle.
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Top 6 Summer Maintenance Tips by Thomas R. Buff I do not have to remind you that the cold weather is finally gone and the summer driving season is upon us. I also do not need to remind you that gasoline prices are creeping up and car maintenance is least on the minds of the average automobile owner. Never the less, it is no secret that many automobiles are sadly neglected these days. Repairs are inevitable and become necessary sooner and more frequently when maintenance is neglected. The Car Care Council estimates that more than $62 billion in vehicle maintenance and repair that should be performed every year is neglected, evidence that there is considerably more that consumers should be doing to protect their automotive investment. By being proactive and performing a few basic maintenance checks on your own vehicle can keep your auto running throughout the warm summer months. So here are the top 6 maintenance checks you can do on your own. • Fluid Levels—Check the oil, coolant, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluids. If a fluid is low look for leaks, low fluid levels are often the cause of major problems due to the fact that they are often overlooked. A low coolant level can cause overheating and engine failure. Remember, never remove or open the radiator cap on a hot engine, wait until the engine has cooled down. Low brake fluid can cause brake failure and a low oil level can cause severe damage to the engine of your car
as well. Scheduling an oil change at the beginning of the summer season is a good idea. Remember, oil is not only a lubricant but also acts to cool the vital engine parts. • Tire Inflation Pressure—All tires should be inflated according to the manufactures recommended pressure. Most accidents involving tire blowouts are due to improper air pressure. To find out where the right pressure is you can look for the decal on the inside of the driver’s side door or also in your owners’ manual. Remember, a properly inflated tire will also save you gas! • Battery—Believe it or not, batteries normally fail in the summer months due to the hot weather. Check the age of the battery and if it is older than 5 years it is probably a good time to replace it. Also clean all the corrosion off of the battery terminals. • Belts And Hoses—Weather can wreak havoc on your belts and hoses. Check the condition of your coolant hoses by squeezing them to feel for soft spots which indicate a worn out hose. By twisting the belt or belts you may see any signs of cracks, distortions, worn spots or failure. Summer is not the time to be stranded on the highway because of a busted radiator hose or a torn belt. • Brakes—The braking system is obviously an important part of maintenance but is one of the most neglected. Most motorists can handle the task of checking brake lining and brake fluid with common hand tools. Oth-
erwise, have the brakes system checked at a qualified repair shop. This is especially true if you are planning on traveling this summer. • Windshield wiper blades—Powerful summer storms can dump a lot of water and make visibility near zero. The extreme temperature changes from the winter season wreak havoc on the wiper blades by causing cracks and tears that can lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced. Remember that it is important to maintain your automobile. The items mentioned are just a small part of what should be a thorough maintenance schedule for your automobile. Keeping your car safe, reliable and fuel efficient through proper maintenance will ensure an enjoyable summer driving season. Happy Motoring!
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Know Before They Grow: Weed Prevention Tips For Lawn Care Novices (Family Features) The old saying goes that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." If you're new to caring for a lawn, you may not know that this is especially true when it comes to your yard. If left untreated, weeds can weaken or even destroy a healthy stand of grass. These simple lawn care tips, courtesy of Bayer Advanced lawn and garden expert Lance Walheim, can help you ward off weeds and enjoy healthy, green grass year-round. • Start with the basics. Grow turf that is so thick and strong, weeds can't find an inch to take root by watering and fertilizing properly. Watering too much or too little encourages weeds. Water deeply (6-8 inches) and allow the lawn to partially dry before you water again. Before fertilizing, read the label carefully to ensure that you have the correct
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but the most important thing is to never remove more than one-third of the leaf surface at any one time. In general, cool-season grass, like fescue or Kentucky bluegrass, or grasses in shade grow best when maintained at a taller height, approximately 2 1/2-4 inches. If you have warm-season grass, including zoysia and Bermudagrass, maintain it between 1-3 inches. • Get tools to help. Specialized tools and products make it easier to remove weeds. A simple garden hoe can do wonders with young seedlings, and dandelion weeders are perfectly designed to remove deep-rooted dandelions. You can also reduce manual labor by treating your lawn with a time-saving selective herbicide product like Bayer Advanced Season Long Weed Control for Lawns, which controls broadleaf lawn weeds like dandelions and clovers. This herbicide not only kills the weeds you can see, but prevents new weeds from growing for up to 6 months. Plus, it's rainproof in just 1 hour, which is perfect for rainy spring months. It is not for sale, use or distribution in New York. Be sure to read product labels carefully to understand what weeds will be killed or prevented. For more information or to learn more about mowing, watering or fixing bare spots, visit bayeradvanced.com.
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MASTER GARDENER: Nasty Invasive Pest by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener I’m very fond of alliums – onions, leeks, shallots, garlic, and chives -- and I always devote part of my garden to growing them. I was very concerned when I learned about the appearance of the allium leafminer (Phytomyza gymnostoma Loew) in Pennsylvania. This non-native insect can devastate allium crops. Also known as the onion leafminer, this invasive fly is native to Poland and Germany and has recently expanded throughout Europe and into parts of Asia. It was first sighted in the Western Hemisphere in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 2015. Last year infestations were also found in Chester, Lehigh, Dauphin and Delaware counties. I was especially alarmed when another Master Gardener told me of damage to onions and leeks in White Haven and Drums last year. The allium leafminer is a gray to black fly with yellow on its head, sides, and legs. It is about 3 mm long. The females puncture plant leaves when laying eggs, and both males and females feed on the plant exudates or “sap”. When the eggs hatch, the larvae mine the leaves and move into leaf sheathes and bulbs where they pupate. Larvae are whitish maggots reaching about 8 mm in length. Pupae are dark
brown and about 3.5 mm long. It may be necessary to peel back the leaves to find the larvae or pupae. Signs of damage include leaf punctures appearing in a line and distorted leaves. The punctures and mines are also entry points for bacterial and fungal disease. Allium leafminers produce two generations each year. Adult flies emerge in March and are active into May, laying eggs on plant leaves. The larvae mine downward into the base of leaves and the bulb, where they pupate. Pupae may also be found in the surrounding soil. Adults emerge from the pupae in September or October and the cycle begins again. The pupae from the fall generation overwinter in plant tissue or soil. Leeks and onions are generally the most seriously affected crops. Allium leafminers can destroy an entire crop if infestation is severe. Suggestions for controlling this pest include covering plants in February, prior to the emergence of adults in spring, and keeping them covered through May when the first generation flight will end. Fall planted garlic and shallots should also be covered during the second generation flight in September and October. Delaying spring planting until mid to late May, when the adult flies should no longer be active, may also reduce the danger of infestation. There are insecticides available to control leafminers. A list is available from Penn State at the following Department of Entomology website: http://
ento.psu.edu/extension/vegetables/pest-alertallium-leafminer I like to avoid using pesticides if possible and hoped that preventing an infestation would be more effective, so I decided to place floating row covers over the onions, leeks, and shallots I planted this spring. Unfortunately, I had not protected the garlic and shallots planted last fall so they will be vulnerable. I also have a large number of chives in nearby gardens as well as some wild onions, which could serve as hosts for the insects. I’ll just have to see what happens as the growing season continues. It will be difficult to identify the small flies in the garden, but Penn State reports that they can be captured with yellow sticky cards or yellow plastic bowls filled with soapy water. Plants should be carefully monitored for signs of damage. Homeowners should report any sign of this pest to their local Penn State Extension office. For additional information about allium leafminers, see the above referenced website or call Luzerne County Penn State Extension at 1-888-825-1701.
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Tips To Help Cool Down Air-Conditioning Costs (NAPS)—When temperatures rise, many people automatically crank up the air conditioners to stay cool. However, it may surprise them to learn that air conditioners use about 5 percent of all electricity produced in the U.S., costing homeowners more than $11 billion a year in energy expenses. The good news is that by following some practical tips at home, you can stay cool, save money and even help the environment. Here are a few energy-saving ideas to consider: • Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling: Upgrading your system can have a big effect on your utility bills—and your comfort—yearround. In fact, the most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market— ductless mini-split systems—can save you as much as 30 percent on your utility bills. How does a ductless mini-split system work? Thin copper tubing is used to pump refrigerant from an outdoor compressor directly into an indoor air-handling unit, where the air is quietly distributed to the interior space. This eliminates the need for basement or attic
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A Personal Father’s Day Story by John Degenhart, DC My dad was a mailman for 41 years. He had 12 children. He was married for 56 years. He never complained, and made the most of every day. Money was tight for us growing up. But I wanted to relate one of his peculiar habits to you. Maybe he was being frugal, maybe he just kept life simple. On days it was pouring down rain, my dad would be in the rain, holding an umbrella in one hand, and washing the car with the other hand. He said he wanted to save water, since the rain would rinse the car off for him. But there were times when my mom would be yelling to get in the house since it was lightening, and he would reply, “as soon as I am finished”. My dad wasn’t perfect, but by far he had more good in him than not good. He told me in high school to go see a chiropractor when no other doctor helped me. That turned out to be a great decision, since it helped me choose a great
career. He told me I was working too hard and that I should date this girl he saw in church. I later married her and 29 years later I’m grateful I took his advice. Before he died, I went to visit him to thank him for working so hard to raise all of us. I thanked him for always being there for me. I thanked God for giving me such a good dad. My dad wasn’t the warmest guy, he responded by saying, “Johnny, stop it, you’re gonna make me cry. I know you are grateful, you’ve been a great son”. Now as I walk around my home turning off lights that the kids left on, I think maybe I’m frugal like my dad was. Come to think of it, maybe I’ll go wash my car, in the rain, with an umbrella. Tell your dad today how much you love him. Forgive him for his faults, and he will forgive you of yours.
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Celebrating Cancer Survivors June is National Cancer Survivor Month and June 4th is National Cancer Survivors Day®. National Cancer Survivors Day is a day to celebrate and recognize cancer survivors, inspire those recently diagnosed, and, most importantly, to celebrate life. As part of the 30th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, cancer survivors and supporters in communities around the world will unite on Sunday, June 4, 2017, to celebrate life and raise awareness of the challenges faced by cancer survivors. It is a day for everyone to celebrate, whether you're a cancer survivor, a family member, friend, or medical professional. The day provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way. It is also a day to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship in order to promote more resources, research, and survivor-friendly legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life. Thanks to advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and follow-up care, more people than ever before are surviving the disease. According to the official website for the National Cancer Survivors Day, more than 15.5 million people are alive today after being diagnosed with cancer in the United States alone. However, surviving cancer can leave a host of problems in its wake. Cancer survivors may face numerous challenges during and after treatment, including limited access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, denial of health insurance and life insurance coverage, difficulty finding jobs, and economic burdens due to mounting medical expenses and lost wages. Cancer survivors are
also at greater risk for developing second cancers and other health conditions. The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton has been treating cancer patients in our community for over 30 years and would like to honor and celebrate our cancer survivors by hosting Cancer Survivor Celebration: Food, Fun & Hope. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, along with his or her family members, is invited to attend this free community event. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the
Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton (1701 East Broad Street) from 5 – 8 p.m. There will be a picnic, music, face painting, raffles, and much more. For more information, or to RSVP, please call (570) 459-3460. If you, or a loved one, have been diagnosed with cancer, please contact the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton or visit www. CancerTreatmentCenterHazleton.com today. Whether you would like to discuss treatment options, or get a second option, we are here to help in any way we can.
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Comprehensive Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation (Irregular Heartbeat) provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network Atrial fibrillation is often controlled with medication. However, if diagnostic tests determine you need a procedure to correct your irregular heartbeat, you can get the care you need at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Chrin Heart and Vascular Center. Our arrhythmia specialists perform more than 1,500 procedures every year. We provide several arrhythmia treatments to suit the needs of each patient.
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Cardioversion During cardioversion, small paddles are used to deliver a small electrical shock to the heart through the chest wall. The shock restores your heart’s normal rhythm. Your heart and blood Ablation pressure are closely monitored during cardioverDuring an ablation procedure, a thin, flex- sion. ible tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel through a small incision. Using X-ray technolConvergent procedure ogy, a physician guides the catheter to the area The Convergent procedure uses extreme heat of the heart that contains the tissue causing the (radiofrequency) to produce scar tissue (lesions) irregular heartbeat. With the catheter in place, on the heart to block abnormal electrical signals. two different procedures can be performed to During the procedure, a cardiothoracic surgeon destroy the faulty tissue. Your doctor will deter- and heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) mine which of these procedures is best for you: work as a team in a single setting. The surgeon • Radiofrequency ablation – An electrode at the creates lesions on the outside surface of a beating end of the catheter creates heat which is used to heart through a small incision in the abdomen. cauterize and destroy the tissue. The electrophysiologist then threads a thin, flex• Balloon cryoablation – A balloon at the tip ible tube (catheter) through a vein in the groin to
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reach the heart and fills in any gaps in the lesion pattern. Diagnostic techniques confirm all abnormal electrical signals have been interrupted. This procedure is successful in 75-80 percent of patients with difficult-to-treat atrial fibrillation. FIRM ablation During FIRM ablation, the flow of electricity within the heart is analyzed while the patient is in atrial fibrillation. This is achieved using a basket catheter, which is placed inside the heart to record the heart’s abnormal rhythm. Electrodes on the basket catheter locate areas of the heart – called anchor points or rotors – where the electrical signal stops moving forward and instead spins in a circle. A heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) then uses extreme heat to produce scar tissue on the rotors and force the heart’s electrical signals to proceed in an orderly manner. FIRM ablation has an 80 percent success rate and helps people stay symptom-free for up to two years. Maze procedure The maze procedure involves making a series of surgical incisions in the heart’s upper chambers. These incisions then heal into scars that force the heart’s electrical signals to proceed in an orderly manner, restoring normal heart rhythm. The procedure has a high success rate, but because it requires open-heart surgery, it usually is reserved for people who do not respond to other arrhythmia treatments such as medications. Minimaze procedure During a minimize procedure, flexible instruments are inserted through incisions between the ribs. The instruments deliver radiofrequency energy to create scars in the upper chambers of the heart. These scars force the heart’s electrical signals to proceed in an orderly manner, restoring normal heart rhythm. Do you have an irregular heartbeat? An LVPG— Hazleton cardiologist can help. Next Step Learn more about Afib or schedule an appointment with a cardiologist by calling 570501-4LVH.
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How To Achieve Your Health Goals And Live Life To The Fullest by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers We all have goals in life like being successful at work, being healthy, enjoying our leisure activities, retiring to travel and playing with our grandkids. However many of us find actually living a healthy life can be difficult and we worry about health problems popping up which can negatively impact our ability to achieve those goals. In fact 70% of us over the age of 45 have a major disease and 42% has 2 or more. We also take 50% of the worlds prescription medications despite only having 5% of the population. The average drug has 70 potential reactions. This does not have to
be the case though as we are finding out there are preventative measures with the best bang for the buck being EXERCISE. Recent research has shown that exercise reduces our risk of disease as we age and the more vigorous, the less risk of disease. If you look at the recommended preventative steps of the major diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia, exercise is listed. However exercising is not easy as life gets in the way. Most of us can come up with reasons why we can’t. My best excuses are I don’t have time, I’m tired, It’s boring, it’s too
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hard and I tried but didn’t see any results. All reasonable excuses but there are ways you can make exercise something you want to do because it’s fun, gives you energy and provides results. The key in exercising regularly is to make it a habit, one that does not depend on you using your willpower to make yourself do it. How do you do this, well it has been found first we need to do it at a convenient time. I find the morning is best as I get too busy otherwise and the morning is when our willpower is at its best. Second, we do better if we exercise with someone else like a buddy or spouse as they will encourage you when you are not feeling like it. Finally, we need to exercise right way as we will see results which is the reward for the hard work. In fact 80% of people who join a gym do not achieve their goals and of the 20% who do, 80% of them work with a personal trainer. So if you don’t want to have health issues be the reason you don’t achieve your goals in life, start exercising and the sooner the better. Find a convenient time for you, find some people to exercise with and work with experts in the field as you will be more likely to achieve your goals with less risk of getting hurt. At FYZICAL Hazleton, we want our clients to live a long and healthy life and help them achieve this through our personal training and group exercise programs. We have early morning and evening classes with skilled exercise professionals where people not only exercise effectively but also have a ton of fun. Even if you have pain or medical problems, we are also physical therapists and we know how to manage health problems so you can exercise with less pain and risk of injury. For more information about our exercises classes and programs, please call us at 570501-1808 and the first class is always free. Take control of your health and future and start exercising. To find out more about us, visit our website www.fyzical.com/hazleton and catch our TV shows on WYLN and WBRE.
Treating Concussions: Comprehensive Concussion Program Helped Angela Schell Recover From Head Injury provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network Angela Schell of White Haven didn’t know what hit her as she worked the night shift at a Hazleton-area warehouse on March 6, 2016. “All I remember is someone saying ‘Watch out!’” she says. “Then nothing until I found myself on my feet with co-workers around me.” She had blacked out as a 6-foot-high stack of heavy boxes toppled onto her. “I was on the floor covered in boxes, and co-workers helped me to my feet, but I don’t remember any of that,” Schell says. She returned to work that night but on subsequent nights sometimes had to go home because she had trouble doing her job. Not only did her neck and back hurt, but she often had headaches, felt dizzy, seemed off balance, had eye pain and experienced blurry vision. Eventually she couldn’t work. After several months of inconclusive care, Schell was referred to the Concussion and Head Trauma Program at Lehigh Valley Health Network–One City Center in Allentown. There, certified registered nurse practitioners determined that Schell had suffered a concussion. They referred her to the newly opened concussion program at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton. “Having concussion care available at Hazleton is a godsend,” Schell says. “Since you’re there three or four hours twice a week, it’s much more convenient.”
you balance using touch, pressure, pain, heat, and sense of position and movement), vestibular system (inner ear balance) and vision. Exercises are tailored to retrain the brain to brain by causing it to move inside the head function in everyday situations without causand contact the skull. “Some people bounce ing dizziness, headache or other concussionback in 24 to 48 hours,” Hoats says. “But related symptoms. some go months and still have symptoms.” Occupational therapy Concussions often arise from sports injuOccupational therapy focuses on eye ries, especially in spring and fall when school athletics ramp up. Other causes include car movement, multitasking and hand-eye coaccidents, falls and work-related injuries such ordination using imaging tools including as Schell’s. “I didn’t know how bad I was until computers, wall projections and 3-D systems. I started going to therapy in July,” Schell says. “We work to get you functioning in daily life “I had a hard time comprehending things and as independently and free of deficits as posfocusing, and really couldn’t talk in a com- sible,” says occupational therapist Georgette Herring. “Therapists work in the same area plete sentence.” at the Health & Wellness Center, and we constantly check with each other about each Comprehensive approach Treatments retrain the brain to function patient’s progress.” normally and address everyday situations Speech therapy that may be difficult after a concussion, says Speech therapy works on cognitive funcphysical therapist Ashley Schartzer, with the Health & Wellness Center. “We use therapies tions like attention and memory. “It’s like to help you walk on stairs; shower with your weightlifting for the brain,” says speech thereyes closed; navigate an unlit room; or walk apist Jennifer Hoats. “We keep making tasks while turning your head to look at objects, a little harder to make the brain get stronger.” Therapists cater tasks to patient interests, resuch as at the grocery store,” she says. lating activities to sports, hobbies or their job duties. Physical therapy “Physical therapy uses specialized balance Next Step therapy equipment available at only a few If you or someone you know has a conlocations in northeast Pennsylvania,” says Easily dismissed problem “It’s important to treat a concussion and physical therapist Ashley Schartzer. The team cussion or head injury, call 570-501-4LVH to allow the brain to heal,” says Catherine Gal- assesses balance issues caused by damage to learn more about LVH-Hazleton’s Concuslagher, director of Outpatient Rehabilitation the somatosensory system (nerves that help sion Program. and Support Services at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton and the Health & Wellness Center. “If you’ve had one concussion, you’re more vulnerable to another.” Therapists trained in treating concussions now offer comprehensive services at a variety of LVHN locations, including the Health Center at FoSupplements • Vitamins gelsville and Lehigh Valley Hospital–S. JackOver the Counter Products • Health & Beauty Items son Street in Pottsville. Gifts • Greeting Cards • Gft Bags & Supplies “‘Concussion’ is not my favorite term beNewspapers • Magazines • Snacks & more! cause people think, ‘Oh, it’s just a concussion – I’ll bounce back quickly,’” says speech therapist Jennifer Hoats, with the Health & Well1749 E. Broad St., Hazleton, PA ness Center. “It’s actually a mild traumatic Mon., Wed., Fri. 9am to 7pm • Tues., Th. 9am to 5pm Sat. 9am to 2pm brain injury.” Blunt force can damage the
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Need Care Today? Here Are 4 Choices To Try Before The Emergency Room (BPT) - A health concern rarely strikes when it's convenient for you, and in most cases it occurs at the worst possible time. When you need care and don't have time to schedule an appointment, what do you do? You head to the emergency room, of course. You wait in the long ER lines and pay the hefty bill that concludes your visit, all for a non-emergency situation that required immediate treatment. It's hardly the most efficient solution, and while your health is certainly your most important concern, there are ways to receive the same quality care without the long wait and extravagant expense of an emergency room visit.
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Simple Ideas To Get In Shape For Summer (BPT) - Getting in shape for summer is more than just feeling good in a swimsuit. It's being healthy so you can participate in all the fun activities that come along with the warmer weather. From hiking to swimming, you don't want to miss out on any of the summer fun. Eating right is a great way to ensure you're healthy and in shape for summer. Use these easy healthy-eating tips to work your way toward healthier living. 1) Eat a high-protein breakfast. A Tel Aviv University study found that adding whey protein to your breakfast can help you slim down. What's more, you'll feel satisfied for longer. Record-setting long distance runner Jordan Hasay eats the same whey-proteinpowered breakfast before each of her races. Try out the recipe for yourself: French vanilla BiPro, cinnamon oatmeal, fresh fruit, peanut butter and flax seed. 2) Give your workout routine a jolt. A growing body of research shows that having caffeine before exercise can improve athletic performance, whether you're lifting weights or doing an endurance workout. A study in the journal "Nutrients" found that cyclists who consumed caffeine were able to pedal for an average of 23 percent longer than other bikers. Another study, from the "European Journal of Sport Science," indicated that preworkout caffeine can increase muscular force and power. More research from the "American Journal of Physiology" even shows that consuming caffeine before a workout can help accelerate fat loss! 3) Join a workout challenge. There are all kinds of great fitness challenges online, which offer nutritional tips and workout advice. One of the great things about a challenge is that it not only helps you learn more about nutrition and the gym, but it can also give you a concrete workout schedule. Check out the Summer Jumpstart Challenge at Info.BiProUSA.com/jumpstart. 4) Avoid late night snacking. One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is by cutting out unneeded snacks. If you watch TV at night, it's pretty easy to grab a bag of chips or microwave a bag of popcorn to eat while sitting on the couch. Try to cut out these unnecessary calories. If you eat a protein-packed, healthy dinner then you shouldn't feel the need to snack later. 5) Make your desserts healthier. Ok, if you absolutely can't go without having a late night snack then at least make it as healthy as possible.
“Here Comes The Bride” With A “Perfect Smile That Is Oh So White” by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Well now that Winter has finally worn out its welcome and Spring has finally “Sprung” we find the “Bridal Season” presenting itself in the not-so-distant future. Bridal Shows are bountiful and seem to occupy every possible venue. From the latest trends in Bridal Couture to Hollywood’s most sought-after jewelry designs, rest assured, you will see it all- the more glamorous and glitzier, it will all be rolled out in a grand fashion. Who are the most trending caterers and where are the most elegant of venues? From Aestheticians to Limousine services no necessary stone will be left unturned – or will it? All too often, one of the most essentially important, yet highly-overlooked “Wedding Day Must Haves” is actually as plain as the nose on your face. Actually, it is just slightly south of your nose – your drop dead gorgeous Red Carpet Smile! Your big day has finally arrived – your relatives and closest of friends are present, the aroma of fresh cut flowers is in the air, your significant other stands in wait at the front of the altar, and the photographer stands at the ready just waiting to snap away being careful so as to not miss one cherished moment of your big event! The big question here is – Are you ready to Shine? The first bit of advice that I can offer is – Visit your dentist early. Everyone’s individual dental needs and desires vary greatly as does the required time to complete it. Beginning the “Dental Makeover” early will also allow for proper budgeting and financial
arrangement to avoid “last minute expense” just prior to your special day. Additionally, your Dental Insurance may cover a portion, if not all, of your dental needs. This may take additional time so again; early treatment initiation is a must! Your first dental visit should be comprised of a thorough dental cleaning, an updated set of dental x-rays, a comprehensive dental examination, and a personalized treatment plan based upon clinical/x-ray dental findings and your dental desires. Once established, your dental “Makeover” should begin with a Professional Dental Tooth Whitening. Early whitening intervention will allow for all subsequent dental work to blend seamlessly with your desired shade. Personally speaking, the Professional TakeHome variety has far more dramatic results with much less sensitivity. Work towards the shade that you want for a lifetime! Once your desired baseline shade has been established, it is now time to begin restoring your teeth with tooth colored fillings to rid your teeth of decay and failing restorations and replace them with seamlessly shade matched ones which will compliment your new smile. Suddenly, crooked broken teeth will become esthetically pleasing. Truly the happiest day of your life you will be smiling ear to ear! Missing or broken down teeth will not hide. By proper placement of single crowns or fixed bridges, you will now be able to smile with the utmost of confidence! Generally a two-step routine
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In the United States, more than 20.5 million people over the age of 40 have cataracts, one of the most curable causes of vision loss. A cataract is a change in the natural lens of the eye. The lens becomes cloudy and less flexible, making it more difficult to see properly. A person might experience difficulty with night vision, sensitivity to glare, or a fading of colors. Although age is the most common cause of cataracts, it is not the only culprit. Certain medications have been proven to cause cataract formation. Most common among these are corticosteroids, such as prednisone, which patients may be using to decrease inflammation in the body. Also, antipsychotics such as phenothiazine are a known source. Systemic disease is a main contributor to developing cataracts. People with diabetes tend to develop cataracts earlier and more quickly than others. Wilson’s disease may result in a “sunflower” cataract that is red-brown in color. Also, hypocalcemia, myotonic dystrophy, and Down syndrome may involve cataracts. Chronic intraocular inflammation (uveitis) can cause a cloud-
ing of the posterior lens. Trauma can result in an immediate cataract. This may be due to an ocular injury, head contusion, or even electrocution. Therefore, it is very important to wear the proper eye and head protection when possible. Another major source of cataracts is UV radiation. This can be from natural sunlight, or artificially from tanning beds. Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays are necessary even on overcast days. Congenital cataracts are those that are present at birth. They may be inherited due to a chromosome disorder or occur because of a problem during the pregnancy. If the mother experiences a trauma, takes certain drugs, or gets an infection (i.e. rubella) while pregnant, a cataract may develop in the child. So, if you are experiencing a gradual decrease in vision or increase in glare at any age; make an appointment with your favorite eye doctor. Get checked out and see if a cataract is the cause of you trouble. Why view life through a blur if you don’t have to?
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Skin Cancer In Seniors: Development, Identification, And Risk Reduction by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Skin cancer is consistently reported to those 65 years of age or older Identifying Melanoma be the most common form of cancer in the Although the three types of skin cancer – are more likely to develop United States, affecting more than one million are generally considered curable if detected skin cancer than any other people every year – many of whom are 65 years early enough, the possibility of early detec- age group. The correlation behind this is not of age or older. tion is largely contingent upon one’s own complex; seniors have lived longer than othself-examination. To help with identification ers and have had greater exposure to the sun’s On the Surface and On the Rise of melanoma-related areas, the American UV rays. However, with some extra precauSkin cancer is consistently reported to be the Academy of Dermatology has created an easy tion, seniors can reduce their overall risk of most common form of cancer in the United and helpful system. If your aging loved one is skin cancer. Below are a few helpful tips. States, affecting more than one million people concerned about a particular mole or series of • Avoid tanning beds altogether. every year – many of whom are 65 years of age moles, help him or her follow the ABCDE’s • Use effective sun block (at least SPF 15). or older. While many are aware of the three of melanoma. • Avoid going outside between the hours of types of skin cancer – basal cell carcinoma, • Asymmetry: If you were to draw a line right 10am and 4pm, if possible. squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma – down the middle of the mole and both sides • Wear proper clothing (hat, sunglasses, light, the actual development of skin cancer may not looked the same (or symmetrical), there’s a loose-fitting shirts) to protect against UV be as well known. Below you will learn how good chance it is benign. If, however, the two rays. skin cancer forms, the differences between the sides don’t match (or are asymmetrical), it • Find shade whenever possible. three types, and how your aging loved ones can could be a melanoma. Examine your skin regularly (following identify and reduce the risk of skin cancer. • Border: Pay close attention to the border the ABCDE’s), and follow up with a mediof the mole. Benign moles generally have cal professional, if you suspect there may be Development and Types of Skin cancer smooth borders, while melanomas have ir- a problem. The outer-most layer of our skin, known regular or notched borders. as the epidermis, is composed of three cells: • Color: Another warning signal is if the mole Comfort Keepers® Can Help squamous, basal, and melanocytes. Over time, has more than one color, including multiple Our caregivers can establish a daily routine as ultraviolet rays (from the sun or artificial shades of brown, black, or tan. Additionally, for your aging loved ones, to ensure that they sources like tanning beds) come into contact melanomas may become red or blue in ap- are following the risk reduction tips above with the skin, DNA within the skin cells can pearance. and keeping their skin protected from the become damaged, resulting in mutations. • Diameter: While benign moles are smaller sun’s UV rays. We can also help them get to These mutations can then cause skin cells to in size, melanomas tend to be about ¼ inch any scheduled medical appointments, safely multiply in quick succession, eventually in- or larger (or about the diameter of a pencil and on time. Call your local Comfort Keepvading the dermis layer of the skin. The clas- eraser). ers® office to learn more about our unique sification of skin cancer depends solely on the • Evolving: Many of the characteristics listed style of in-home care. epidermal skin cell from which it originated. above may change over time for a mole, in Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, two which case you will want to monitor closely. For more information on senior living and elder very common types of skin cancer, are consid- If other changes develop – such as itching, care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/hazleered highly curable and have been linked to crusting, or bleeding – it could also indicate tonpa.com. Each office is independently owned those who spend a considerable amount of a melanoma. and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comtime outside and thus are frequently exposed fort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He to the sun. Melanoma, though less common, is Risk Reduction can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890. recognized as more serious and potentially lifeAs mentioned previously, older adults – threatening. Resulting from the rapid growth of the aforementioned melanocyte cells, melanomas tend to manifest as red, brown, or pink mole-like formations or even form moles Caring for a loved one can quickly become overwhelming. themselves. Before it becomes too much, call Comfort Keepers. For men, melanoma generally develops on the Call for information or arrange a free in-home visit. head or neck, and for women, it is often found All our Comfort Keepers are carefully screened, trained, bonded and Insured. on the legs, arms, or other extremities. That 570-450-0890 • SERVICES • being said, melanoma can certainly develop Greater Hazleton Companionship • Meals • Laundry in other areas of the body (wherever melano570-970-7800 Housekeeping • Errands & Shopping Greater Wilkes-Barre cytes are found), including the mouth, eyes, Transportation • Doctors Visits and even the gastrointestinal tract. Unlike Dressing • Medication Reminders 570-621-2800 Independently Owned and Operated Pottsville —PERSONAL CARE— squamous and basal carcinoma, melanoma We are caring for more individuals so... NOW HIRING! 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The Laurels Senior Living Community... “Where our Family of Residents Come First!” June 2017 Springtime Celebrations May is such a magnificent time of year; the beautiful songs of the birds, the flowers in bloom, the extra daylight and breathtaking sunsets. May 1st marked our 14th anniversary of those amazing sunsets from our own backyard. The view is absolutely breathtaking. We are looking forward to enjoying many summer nights on the veranda in our garden. Speaking of our garden, our good friend, Roberta, will be helping us with all of our annual gardening fun! We can’t wait to start planting. Mother’s Day Tea Social Even though we encountered a rainfilled nor’easter, we had a beautiful, sunny day inside for our annual Mother’s Day Tea Social on May 13th. Our kitchen chef created delicious cookies such as mango/peach thumbprints, cream puffs, lemon cookies, lemon squares and much more. Arranged on
beautiful sterling silver trays, we also served a variety of tea and fruit while our residents and family members enjoyed entertainment by our friends, Tony Angelo & Bobby Seamon. Thank you to everyone who joined us, it was a beautiful day! And a special thank you to our moms, who we cherish every day! Laurels Memorial Day Everyone looks forward to Memorial Day Weekend; the “official kickoff to summer”! During our annual Memorial Day ceremony, we will honor our veterans with special surprises and an ice cream social. Hand-made ribbons will be given to each veteran to symbolize their courage and dedication to our country while Laurels Sing-a-Long Group accompany us on the piano. The Laurels would like to thank all the brave men and women who have given so much so that we may enjoy the freedom that we have today. We are excited to begin the summer journey!
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Personal Assistance At the Laurels, we offer “Special Personal Assistance”. Our Laurels residents are very special to us; we enjoy the privilege of providing each of our residents with our personal attention. Since shopping can be difficult for some of our residents, we provide a weekly Personal Shopping service. Residents submit a list of items needed from the store on Tuesdays by 3:00 PM and receive delivery by Wednesday morning. Also, our staff is always available and willing to offer any assistance, as in help with writing a letter, wrap a gift, or even help choose a pair of shoes to match the outfit; no matter what the request may be. The Laurels is locally Owned and Operated, and we take personal pride in our facility because your family becomes our family. If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-455-7757, or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.
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Dr. Eugene Stish, M.D. by Eugene R. Stish, M.D. At Dr. Eugene Stish's office our motto is "Service the way it used to be". It means that, as we all realize, medicine has changed dramatically over the past thirty years. While some of these changes are necessary with advances in technology, some things unfortunately have suffered as a result. Like personal attention for instance. When you call my office you will speak to a live person, not an automated voice telling you to "pay attention because our options have changed". I also do not employ a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician's Assistant. My patients deal directly with me. If you are going to spend your hard earned money on your premiums and copays, don't you deserve to see a fully trained M.D. to diagnose and treat your problem? We also pride ourselves on same day appointments. If you are sick, it makes no sense to be told "we can see you next Thursday" or "we have no openings, you can go to the ER" (and wait for six hours). If you are sick and need to be seen right away, we will MAKE AN OPEN-
ING. When you are in my office you will have my full attention. Have you had the experience during your office visit with your "provider" that he or she spends the entire encounter looking at a laptop screen and not even looking at you? Again one of the problems with modern medicine is the lack of connection to people. We are more connected to our devices than to each other. I do not and will not use electronic medical records because I feel it interferes with our interaction in the exam room. Insurance companies actually fine doctors for not using electronic medical records......but I'll take the hit.
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