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006 Collum's Column 012 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 044 Sherman White And Other Eastern League Memories by Rev. Connell McHugh 049 V2X: Vehicle To Everything Technology by Tom R. Buff
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MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, Dec. 14: noon-5 pm. at LVH–Hazleton, first floor lobby conference room Call 570-501-4249 to register for a donation time. Please bring personal identification card. HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Learn lifesaving skills without mouthto-mouth breaths. Ages 10 and up Wednesday, Dec. 20: 5:30 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton
DECEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS To register: Call 888-402-LVHN or visit LVHN.org/calendar. All activities are free, unless otherwise noted.
Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Prevention is key. Have your blood pressure checked at one of the following locations: Laurel Mall Walkers: Thursday, Dec. 7: 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, Dec. 27: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland
Community Education Programs and Events WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STROKE Learn about stroke’s signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation. Wednesday, Dec. 6: 2-3 p.m. at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, LVH– Hazleton, sixth floor Call 570-501-4600 to register or for more information.
SENIOR CHOICE HOLIDAY PARTY It’s time for our members to enjoy some holiday cheer. Sunday, Dec. 10: 1-4 p.m. at Premier Catering (formerly Genetti’s), 1345 N. Church St., Hazleton Free for Senior Choice members; $15 per person for non-members. Seating is limited. RSVP required by Dec. 1. Call 570-454-4752. BARIATRIC/WEIGHT-LOSS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SESSION Learn about surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options. Monday, Dec. 11: 1-3 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business & Education Center, first floor PHOTO WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Complimentary photo, holiday crafts and refreshments Tuesday, Dec. 12: 6-8 p.m. at Health Center at Mountain Top, 237 S. Mountain Blvd. (Weis Plaza), Mountain Top HEALTH EDUCATION AT GENNARO GARDENS Residents of Gennaro Gardens are welcome to attend monthly health and wellness discussions. Wednesday, Dec. 13: 10-11 a.m.
Infants and Children CAR SEAT CHECK Schedule your personal car seat check with our certified technician. Remember to bring your car seat. LVH–Hazleton main entrance Appointment required. PARENTING CLASS This group discussion focuses on the challenges of being a parent. Classes held at Catholic Social Services 214 W. Walnut St., Hazleton
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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Dec. 6: 1-2 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, aerobic room STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Monday, Dec. 18: 2 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, lobby, first floor conference room BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Topic: Healthy Holiday Eating Wednesday, Dec. 20: 7-8 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor
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At this time of the year which is the beginning of the holiday shopping, it is important that we consider the impact of shopping in local businesses. Whether shopping for clothing, toys, electronics, furniture or even automobiles, there is a local business that is here to provide you with quality products and service with a local merchant smile. There is much to be said with the effect upon local business. This is usually called “The Multiplier Effect of Local Independent Businesses.” The Multiplier is comprised of these elements-direct, indirect and induced impacts. Direct Impact is spending done by a business in the local economy to operate the business including inventory, utilities, equipment and pay to employees. Indirect Impact happens when local businesses spend their dollars at other local businesses creating re-circulation. Induced Impact refers to the additional consumer spending that happens as employees and business owners spend their income in the local economy. The Institute for Local Self- Reliance conducted perhaps the simplest study of the Multiplier Effect in several small Maine communities. The study examined the percentage of one dollar spent at a local independent store is re-spent in the local area as payroll, goods/
services purchased from area businesses, profits spent locally by owner, and as donations to area charities. The study found each $100 spent at local independent businesses generated $45 of secondary local spending compared to $14 for a big box chain. This is nearly identical to later results across many civic economic studies. “Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.” “Buying remotely creates almost no local benefit-just a few minutes of work for a delivery person.” These two quotes seem to say all that is necessary about the good that comes from shopping in locally owned businesses. There are many other reason why supporting local businesses, as much as possible, is good for our community. Job Creation in small locally owned business provides the largest share of net new jobs generated each year while also providing the most stable employment opportunities in a community. Customer Service is better because local businesses often hire people with more specific product expertise. Local Owners are local contributors. Research has shown that small local businesses make indispensable contributions to communities and neighborhoods. A
study of charitable giving in Oregon showed that when in-kind contributions were included, small firms gave an average of $789 per employee, medium sized firms $172, and large firms $334. That is taken from (NFIB Small Business Policy Guide.) Additionally, large firms contribute primarily to the area where the corporation is headquarters, not necessarily where they do business. Our final thought regarding local shopping can be summed up in a few words… it’s good for our economy. From our family at Panorama to your family… May you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2018!
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It’s been said so many ways, in so many languages – Happy Holidays! Let us add our sincerest wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season, and our thanks for your support and patronage through this past year. We look forward to serving you again in the coming year.
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Community Calendar December 2017 December 2 Fritzingertown Senior Living Community is having their Winter Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, Dec 2 from 10am to 3pm at 159 S Old Turnpike Road in Drums. In addition to crafters and vendors there will be tricky trays, food, refreshments as well as Poinsettias for sale. All proceeds will benefit United Charities.
munity is spreading cheer during a holiday vendor fair and open house celebration on Sunday, December 3 from 1 to 4pm Get a head start on your holiday shopping with your favorite vendors while sipping hot cocoa, and filling up on sweet treats. You’ll have a holly-jolly, good time with residents and staff. Make sure the children visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus before they head back to the North Pole. There will be a tricky tray auction to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This event is free and open to the public. Interested vendors, please call Rachael at 570427-4500.
pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3 & 3 and under are free.
Good Shepherd Church, 87 South Hunter Highway in Drums is having Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 3. Breakfast will be served from 8am-Noon. Santa Claus will arrive at 10:15am. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage, pancakes, December 3 Save the date! Heritage Hill Senior Com- potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted
December 9 Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar St. Hazleton will host a Free Community Luncheon. Lunch will be served Saturday, December 9 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, Diocese of Scranton and the Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank.
December 2 & 3 19th Annual Christkindlfest, Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from Noon to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 W. Green Street in Hazleton. Free admission. Fun for the whole family! See the Sound & Light Fontanini Nativity Display and St. Nicholas. Plus, Silent Auction, Crafts, Candy, Homemade Foods, Baked Goodies and a wide variety of local entertainment. For more information, call the church office at 570-454-3542 on weekday mornings.
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Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, December 3 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 Institute at 7pm. For more information, call 570-926-7779.
December 10 It’s time for our members to enjoy some holiday cheer! SENIOR CHOICE HOLIDAY PARTY, Sunday, December 10 from 1 to 4pm at Premier Catering (formerly Genetti’s), 1345 N. Church St., Hazleton. Free for Senior Choice members; $15 per person for non-members. Seating is limited. RSVP required by December 1. Call 570-454-4752. December 16 The Greater Hazleton Unit-American Cancer Society presents “Chris Pavlick Sings Sinatra” on Saturday, December 16, The Pines Eatery and Spirits, 8 West Broad Street, Hazleton. 6 to 9:30pm. Full Buffet. Cash Bar. $25.00 per person. RESERVATIONS ONLY AND MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 2ND. Call 570-459-1212, 570-455-7969 or 570947-3266 by December 2. Come welcome the holidays with wonderful music and delicious food. Proceeds benefit the Greater Hazleton Area Unit-American Cancer Society.
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According to reports, an Italian bronze nutcracker dating back to the 4th century B.C. is among the earliest one known and King Henry VIII gave Anne Boleyn a nutcracker as a gift. Nutcrackers span the globe among various cultures. Sparked by famous examples amassed by collectors, an interest in the history of cracking the nut uncovers three basic methods to free a nut from its shell: percussion, lever, or screw. Materials used to make nutcrackers run the gamut, including stone, wood, and metal. For instance, nutting stones were found in North America and parts of northern Europe 5,000 to 8,000 years ago. A nut placed in the depression of a stone was smashed by another stone, called a hammer stone, to reveal a nut inside the shell. Nutcrackers may be carved from pine, cedar, spruce or other conifer trees. Linden, beech, ash, oak or boxwood often are chosen among deciduous trees. With a wooden screw-type nutcracker, introduced in the 17th century, a nut sits in an open cavity of the cracker and a screw comes down hard enough to crack it. Some early nutcrackers display metal hinges or levers. For instance, a lever-forced nutcracker works with a nut placed in the mouth of a cast metal figure such as a dog, alligator or wolf. A nut positioned in the belly of a carved nutcracker figure helps prevent damage to the decorated face, with a lever at the back or an elongated nose creating a lever for cracking. Dating to the 1700s, Italy’s Groden Valley was the famous site for the creation of figural nutcrackers made of pine and paint. In northern Italy, carvers produced lever nutcrackers. Well-known artisan Anton Riffeser established the Anri firm in the 1920s. Germany’s Erzgebirge percussion nutcrackers from the Ore Mountain region are popular with collectors for their tall hats and brightly colored costumes. Carvers from Norway, Denmark and Sweden produce highly recognizable nutcracker figures of fishermen,
Steinbach and Ulbricht nutcrackers, circa 1960s-1980s.
street vendors and seafarers. German makers Otto Ulbricht and the Steinbach firm became known for nutcrackers with fanciful accessories. Holiday forms often include reindeer, Santa Claus or characters from, of course, the "Nutcracker Suite." Ivory was tried but could not withstand the force of repeated use. High-style china table settings included porcelain nutcrackers. The top of a famous porcelain screw nutcracker by Meissen, with a brass wheel for crushing the nut, matched the china pattern. Once nuts were cracked, metal picks became necessary to dislodge them. Other accessories include nut bowls, serving spoons, nut openers used to pry open cracked nuts. Fruit knives, essentially small-scale pocket knives, were used to eat fruits and nuts at the end of a meal. Ever-popular nut bowls often came in pairs – one for nuts and the other to hold loose shells. Sets of a nutcracker and assorted pick have been popular. They were the brainchild of a 19th-century dentist, Henry Quackenbush, whose initial start in making dental tools made him famous as a nut-cracking technician.
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Greenleaf Gallery And Gift Shop by Steve Glicken, Green Leaf Gallery and Gift Shop We’re ready to close up our first year of operations, and it’s been exciting! This month we finish our last show of 2017, “As Simple as Black and White!,” with drawing, paintings, paper-cuttings, photography, and fabric work linked by the dramatic use of the two opposites. And our own art is available by personal order in a variety of reasonable priced sizes and framing options. We are stocked with holidaythemed crafts and handcrafted arts for giftgiving. Look at the variety: • JEWELRY: We have terrific selections. From Jean-Marie Poinot in Paris, we have a nice selection of his moderately priced acrylic necklaces, bracelets, pins, and earrings. He designs for major fashion houses, like Dior and Chanel. From Susan Legend, a Danish Artist living in Rome we have handmade collage-decorated bangles, each different and exciting. John
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Prendergast, our co-owner, creates costume and semi-precious necklaces and bracelets in a wide price range. TAI Jewelry makes pearl and semi-precious necklaces. Lisa, the “Divine Ms. M” has a line of “steampunk” necklaces, bracelets, and rings that each carries her special touch! From Bogota, Colombia, Claudia Vallejo has a line of delicate laser-cut anodized aluminum jewelry that’s delicate, light, and tough! From China, we have jade, amethyst, and tiger’s eye beaded bracelets incorporating traditional Chinese knotting technique. And Stacey Lee Webber of Philadelphia, metalsmith extraordinaire, creates a broad line of inventive jewelry and artworks from coins of the world. Her jewelry uses solid silver US coins meticulously cut and joined. Her art pieces use coins from everywhere. Choose from pieces in stock, or let us help you select from Stacey’s catalogue or design a custom piece. • CLOCKS: We currently carry two lines. From Vinylux in Philadelphia, we have wall clocks made from vintage vinyl records that can be ordered by music type and, often, by color. And from Ukraine, for fans of Star Wars we have “Dark Side” clocks also made from LP records (black only!) • FASHION: We carry high-fashion Felted Garden scarves made of silk and hammered felt, and little minnow infinity scarves printed and made by sisters in Austin, TX. Plus hats with complementing crocheted flowers by Lucille! • LEATHER GOODS: Check out bags and accessories by Barbara from Drifton, PA. We
try to get her to raise her prices, but she won’t budge! • FOR KIDS & PUPS: We have colorful ready-to-assemble mobiles from JF Jones to decorate any room. And Cate and Levi from Toronto have wonderful puppets and plush toys (without sharp parts!) as kits or finished products. And Ware of the Dog makes felt dog toys. Our own dog offers a testimonial: he stole one as soon as he saw it! • AND LOTS MORE!… Like Holiday ornaments, eyeglass cases, eternal terrariums (don’t water them!), night lights, unique greeting cards, etc! Discounts are steep! Look for red tag specials (Big Savings!) all the month of December. Happy holidays from all of us at GreenLeaf Gallery & Gift Shop!
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Berwick, PA (November 7, 2017) -- MetroCast, the video, Internet and phone provider serving customers in the Greater Berwick, Pocono and Schuylkill areas of Pennsylvania, will help make the holiday season brighter for area children in need through its partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” program. From November to December 14, 2017, MetroCast will provide two Free Video On Demand coupons for customers who donate a new, unwrapped toy worth $15 or more. The MetroCast office on Market Street in Berwick and Main Street in White Haven
will serve as an official drop-off location for the toys, which will be distributed to less fortunate children in the region by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. For more information about the Toys campaign, contact 800-633-8578 or visit www.MetroCast.com. About MetroCast MetroCast serves residential and business customers in Pennsylvania, Maine, New Hampshire, Maryland and Virginia with advanced video, Internet and Phone services, as well as business-class voice, data and video solutions, and a suite of MetroEthernet products, including Dedicated Internet Access with data speeds up to 1 Gbps, Point-toPoint, Point-to-Multi-point and Advanced Phone solutions. For more information, visit www.MetroCast.com. The MetroCast “Toys for Tots” drop-off locations are at 911 N. Market Street, Berwick, PA and 400 Main Street, White Haven, PA.
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Candy Cane Cache: Maintain Your Holiday Budget Through These 5 Tips (BPT) - If you're one of those savvy consumers already strategizing how to best fund gifts and other expenses this holiday season, you're not alone. Sixty-five percent of U.S. adults who give holiday presents establish a budget for these purchases, according to a recent Coinstar survey. Yet 85 percent admit they still tend to go over budget when it comes to gift buying, entertainment, travel, decorating and other holiday expenses. Fortunately, planning ahead can reduce the risk of overspending. Consider how implementing the following ideas can help you stay on task and on budget when it comes to this year's holiday expenses. 1. Estimate all of your anticipated holiday expenses, not just gift purchases. Consider costs for decorations, food/alcohol, travel and special events to gain a realistic idea of your projected cash output. If the total is out of reach, consciously decide where to cut back so you're less likely to spend impulsively. You may have to acknowledge that you're not able to host a lavish party or buy generous presents for everyone on your list. 2. Reduce your stress by starting your shopping early and taking advantage of sales throughout the year. These strategies will help spread your costs so they don't all hit at once and reduce your overall holiday spending budget. A full one-third of U.S. adults shop throughout the year, according to Coinstar's survey, and 27 percent buy the majority of their presents on sale. Only 14 percent are last-minute shoppers. Looking for bargains and unique gift items at stores, at special events and on websites can even be fun when
you're not in a panic. 3. Think of ways to boost your spending power. One method is turning to the spare change you've stashed away in a coin jar, in vehicles and around your home. It's easy to take your change to one of about 20,000 Coinstar kiosks located at grocery stores throughout the country. For many, that's found money that can be converted into cash or transformed (at no fee) into e-gift cards from popular vendors such as Amazon, Best Buy, Sephora, Lowe's and Starbucks. 4. Draw names and set gift spending limits for family gift exchanges. As families grow through marriage or children added to the brood, it's easy to allow spending and gift giving to get out of control. White elephant exchanges can be great for the kids in the family. Have them gift one of their toys or possessions to another child in the family. That will not only be softer on the
wallet, but will teach them the power of gifting and reusing. 5. Consider gifts big on thoughtfulness and small in cost. Perhaps a handcrafted work of art, homemade baked goods or a meaningful service such as childcare would mean more to some recipients than a store-bought knickknack, electronic gadget or sweater. Finally, don't be too hard on yourself if you go over budget despite your best efforts. You can always make up for it by cutting expenses outside the holiday season when you may face less temptation and pressure to buy. For more information on how Coinstar works, visit www.coinstar.com.
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running when you try the shoes on. That way, you’ll get a better idea of how it will fit during the activity you are buying them for. • Don’t worry about breaking shoes in - If a shoe isn’t comfortable to begin with, it’s never going to be. Proper shoe fit is particularly important if you are diabetic since improper shoe fit can cause blisters and sores that can become serious if not found and treated quickly. If you do have diabetes or a foot problem like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, or hammer toe, custom orthotics can be used to make your shoe more comfortable. Gino’s Shoe Store is a family owned and oriented professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for over 60 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. . Your complete satisfaction is Gino’s number one priority! For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 570-474-6051.
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CHRISTMAS SESSION SPECIAL is sent to malnourished children around the world. Bands are available at Target or unicefkidpower.org. • Accessories with purpose. This holiday season, ALEX AND ANI is spreading a message of world peace with a jewelry collection that features the iconic peace symbol and benefits UNICEF's work for children. The World Peace collection includes an online-exclusive sterling silver necklace with Swarovski crystals, a charm bracelet and a trend necklace. In addition, bracelets with a festive-themed snowman, daisy and a mother and child charm also support the cause. Until Aug. 31, 2018, ALEX AND ANI will donate 20 percent of the purchase price of all items sold through its retail stores, authorized retailers and on alexandani.com. • Comfort that keeps on giving. To help children around the world, L'Occitane will donate $4 from each Shea Butter Collection and Shea Butter Deluxe Collection Gift Sets to UNICEF, up to $120,000. The gift sets are available for purchase at boutiques throughout the United States and Canada, and online at usa.loccitane.com. Giving a gift that inspires hope this holiday season can impact not only the person receiving the gift but also vulnerable children around the world.
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The Hazleton area business community and chamber members and guests are invited to take part in the 22nd annual Greater Hazleton Holiday Social, which will take place at the YWCA of Hazleton, 75 S. Church Street, Downtown Hazleton on Thursday, December 7th. The mixer, coordinated by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce will provide a unique opportunity to share holiday spirit with friends, neighbors and colleagues from the local business community. The mixer will feature hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and prize giveaways. The event is being sponsored the YWCA of Hazleton and attendees will hear about the new YWCA singular mission and get an update on what's
happening at your local YWCA. The activities will begin at 5:00 PM and conclude at 7:00 PM. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at (570) 455-1509 or by signing up on the chamber’s website at www.hazletonchamber.org or by emailing. Getting ready for this year’s holiday social pictured from left is Celeste Samec, YWCA of Hazleton CEO, Joanne Gabriele, YWCA of Hazleton Membership & School Age Director; John Washington, YWCA Marketing; Mary Malone, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce President and Tracy Bissol, YWCA Accounting.
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80 Years Of Chocolate Making Excellence Rooted Here In Northeast Pennsylvania Story of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates—Crafting Fine Chocolates Since 1936 Gertrude Hawk was an enterprising and innovative woman. In 1936, to support the family income, she began making hand-dipped chocolates in the kitchen of her home. Her eldest son, Elmer R. Hawk, joined the business following World War II. Later, his son, David Hawk, joined Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. Today he serves as Chairman of the Board. Over the last 80 years the company has grown to become a nationally respected manufacturer and distributor of fine quality chocolates. Dedicated craftspeople blend the finest and freshest ingredients using time-tested recipes to create mouth-watering chocolates. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates has become a business with many divisions: Retail & E-Commerce, Fundraising, Wholesale. All divisions are based on the same principles Gertrude Hawk established when founding the business in 1936. The ingenuity and cre-
Pictured on the left: Gertrude Hawk (circa 1936). On top right: A snapshot inside the original kitchen of Gertrude Hawk (house on Mark Ave. in Dunmore, PA). At bottom right: Original Home of Gertrude Hawk.
ativity that propelled Gertrude Hawk Chocolates to the success it has achieved is still present in every aspect of the business today. With over 50 retail store locations located across Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey and a growing e-commerce website, the company’s signature Smidgens® remain the number one retail seller. With the addition of handdipped specialties such as caramel apples, strawberries, and ice cream, shopping for Gertrude Hawk Chocolate remains a tradition at Christmas and Easter. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is proud to remain a privately owned, local employer and manufacturer of delicious chocolates. For more information or to shop online visit GertrudeHawkChocolates.com.
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Give Yourself The Gift Of Christmas Past And Olde Time Christmas In Historic Jim Thorpe December 1, 2, & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 Jim Thorpe, PA – Experience the Gift of Christmas Past and the 36th Annual Olde Time Christmas celebration in historic Jim Thorpe, PA with your friends and family this year. Presented by the Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency (JTTA), Olde Time Christmas in the town recently named by msn.com as the “Most Adorable Small Town” in Pennsylvania will be celebrated throughout the month of December with special events – December 1, 2, & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17. With Santa, strolling musicians and carolers, there’s lots of free fun for the whole family. In fact, Olde Time Christmas in Jim Thorpe was recognized by Better Homes and Gardens Magazine in 2016 as one of six family friendly celebrations. The tree lighting celebration at Josiah White Park (train station) kicks off the festivities with lots of small town holiday charm on Friday, December 1 beginning at 5 p.m. with live music and performances by the Jim Thorpe Area High School Marching Band, Concert Choir and Cheerleaders, Angela Marie Nardini, and the Carbon County Fair Queen Rachel Knoblauch and her court. Local Girl Scouts and Boy Scout Troop #555 will also be on hand for the event. Santa will arrive by firetruck at 6 p.m. to countdown the lighting of the town Christmas tree donated by Beisel’s Christmas Tree Hill in Lehighton. Beginning at 6:15 p.m., Santa will be on hand for photos inside the train station. Also Friday evening, the historic St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 21 Race Street, will host an open house, with tours, caroling, and refreshments, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Donation requested to benefit St. Mark’s.
The Bach and Handel Chorale will perform their Christmas concert at St. Mark’s on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15; children 10 and younger are free. One of the highlights of this year’s festivities is the 10th annual display of more than 500 crèches from around the world (Dec.2 & 3) at the Lutheran Church of St. John, 319 South Avenue. Free shuttles with caroling angels are available from Josiah White Park. Throughout Olde Time Christmas, goers will enjoy train rides and photos with Santa, a gingerbread house display at the Dimmick Memorial Library, 54 Broadway on Sundays, holiday shows and concerts at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, and shopping Jim Thorpe’s 40 unique shops and galleries for that perfect gift. You don’t need to binge watch the Hallmark Channel to enjoy holiday romance this year. Meet under the mistletoe all over the town named by Philadelphia Magazine as its 2012 Best of Philly: Best Romantic Getaway. Jim Thorpe businesses will have sprigs of the “kissing plant” strategically hung for maximum effect. Folks can share the love and
bring home mistletoe sold by JTTA outside of the train station in Josiah White Park. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Mauch Chunk Ballroom, upstairs from the Mauch Chunk Museum at 41 W. Broadway, will play host to live family entertainment, free kids crafts, face painting, refreshments and more. Also on Dec. 9, there will be an Ugly Sweater Party at Stone Row Pub and Eatery to benefit the Dimmick Memorial Library. Another fun adult event will be the Christmas Cookies and Cocktails Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 16. For a complete listing of events and more information on Olde Time Christmas events, follow us at www.facebook. com/JimThorpeOldeTimeChristmas or visit www.jimthorpe.org.
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Top Tips For Selecting Unique Decor Gifts For Everyone On Your List (BPT) - As you strive for a happy holiday, do all your gift ideas seem ho-hum at best? It's a common holiday conundrum: You want to show all your friends and family that you care, but finding the right present seems impossible. If you feel stuck, look for gifts that will enhance the home, because there is truly something for every personality. Skip the candle and coaster set and instead check out these unique, personal items that add fun and flair to any home, big or small. • Aquariums: Traditional rectangular aquariums are bulky and cumbersome, but now there are stunning new tabletop options perfect for everyone on your list. The biOrb TUBE 15 aquarium is designed to give a 360-degree view and features multi-color LED lighting with remote control for an eye-catching way to enjoy fishkeeping. The TUBE 15 is also a low-maintenance gift given its 5-step filtration that maintains a clean, healthy aquatic environment to achieve ideal pH balance. Enjoy the dazzling sight of bubbling water and an impressive light show all year long.
• Decorative pillows and throws: Winter is the perfect time to cozy up at home, but that tattered old blanket just won't do. You can encourage friends and family to get some muchneeded R&R by gifting them new pillows and a fluffy throw blanket. Fun pillows are available in unique designs that feature different pictures, words or phrases, so it's easy to find something just right for that someone special. Add a coordinating throw blanket and get ready to cuddle through all of winter's chilliest nights. • Restored photographs: Going for tears of joy? One home decor gift that will tug at the heartstrings is framed photography. A nice portrait is always a great gift option, but this year surprise your loved ones by finding old photography and getting it restored. That photo of Grandpa fishing or of all your aunts as children is sure to bring back memories. Place in a nice frame and it is guaranteed to be an unforgettable gift that will be proudly displayed for years to come. • Personalized signs: One of the year's most
popular decorating trends is custom signage. Often made from wood, these signs are painted or carved with your preferred message. That means it can be customized to suit even the most difficult people to shop for. Popular verbiage on a custom sign includes the family surname with an "established" date. You could also include a literary phrase or personal mantra that your loved one enjoys. Because the message is personalized, you can make it perfect for everyone on your list. • Himalayan salt lamps: When the holiday festivities are over, it's time to settle in and deal with Old Man Winter until springtime arrives. The soft glow of salt lamps brings a warmth to rooms on the dreariest days. Made from large pieces of salt, these lamps have an almost rock-like quality with veins of white, pink and peach throughout. Some people claim they also help maintain good indoor air quality and help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). No matter what, they are a happy addition to any room: bedroom, office or living room. The person who has everything? Check. The hard-to-shop-for teen? Check. The newlywed couple settling into their home? Check. Home decor gifts are great for everyone on your holiday gift list, and best yet, they won't be like anything else your loved ones receive, making your gift memorable and truly cherished.
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Merry Ideas For Every Wish List (Family Features) Brighten the holiday season for everyone on your shopping list with this sleigh full of gift ideas. With an assortment of thoughtful options, you can find everything you need to wrap up the seemingly endless quest of finding the right presents. Check those names off your list and find space under the tree for gifts ranging from boxes of baked goods or steaks to a robotic car that teaches kids about programing to wardrobe accessories like boots and watches and even a wireless tech accessory for tunes on the go. Find more gift ideas that can bring holiday cheer to everyone on your list at eLivingToday.com. • The Gift of Good Taste. Take the guesswork out of giving with The Kansas City Steak Company's Filet Mignon Gift Box, which includes four 8-ounce Super Trimmed Filet Mignon, cut from the finest Midwestern beef available and hand-trimmed for upscale quality and flavor. Items arrive in a signature gift box with an Original Steak Seasoning packet and a Kansas City Steak Book. Use the code GIFTFORYOU for a discount and free shipping, and find more gift ideas at KansasCitySteaks.com. • STEM in Motion. Put science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects into motion this holiday season with the first calculator-controlled robotic car from Texas Instruments. Middle and high school students can program the TI-Innovator Rover using the TI graphing calculators they already own. The robotic car connects with the TI-Innovator Hub to help show kids that learning to program can be fun and easy. Learn more at education.ti.com/rover. • Gifting Goodies. Bring a smile to a loved one's face by giving the gift of a sweet treat this holiday season with Dancing Deer Baking Co.'s scratch-baked cookies and brownies. With a blend of traditional artisan baking and unique flavor combinations, these baked goods come in packaged gifts perfect for the holiday season, such as this Classic Deer Gift Hamper. Use the code DEERJOY at checkout for 30 percent off your holiday
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Picking Perfect Holiday Presents (Family Features) Gift-giving season is a time that's special for many families and friends, and it's the perfect opportunity to show the loved ones in your life just how much you appreciate them. However, it isn't always easy to pick out the perfect present, especially with so many options available. When you're stuck in a gifting rut, turn to the professionals, like those at Macy's, to help you choose just the right gifts for everyone on your list. "The holidays are a celebratory time when loved ones can come together and show how much they appreciate having each other in their lives," said Cassandra Jones, senior vice president of Macy's Fashion. "I truly believe that the perfect gift can bring people together. To enhance that experience for our customers, we've created an unparalleled assortment of gift-giving items, from tech to beauty, so that each present is the perfect one." Find more gift ideas for the holiday season at macys.com/gifts. • For Her: If you're struggling to find just
the right idea for the lady on your list, don't take a chance on any random beauty product. Instead, give the beauty lover in your life the gift of options with a Macy's Beauty Box subscription. For $15 a month, she'll receive five deluxe beauty samples selected by experts, plus a bonus sample and a $5 coupon to use in-store or online on her next beauty purchase. • For Kids: Interactive technology helps get kids off the couch and provides them nearly endless entertainment. Give the children on your gift list the opportunity to dance their way to fun with a piano mat from FAO Schwarz. The 24 keys work just like a real piano, which allows for playing the included selections or creating your own works of musical art. Included with the mat are selections such as Beethoven's "5th Symphony," "Chopsticks," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" and more. • For Him: Help him revamp his style in one easy step with a Sprezza Box, which makes it simple to add something new and coordinated to his wardrobe. Available in four distinct boxes curated by experts, each contains five items, including accessories such as ties, pocket squares, socks, sunglasses, wallets and money clips. Each box evokes a specific look and feel. Just pick the right one to match your gift list so you can add something new to his style. • For the Home: The natural interior decorator on your list likely loves the unique touch of comforting pillows throughout living
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A Festive Meal (Family Features) Make your perfect holiday story complete by serving one of the best holiday dinners you've ever enjoyed. A prime rib roast paired with savory toppings is guaranteed to earn rave reviews from the whole family. Add easy gourmet sides and a holiday dessert to create a memorable meal that may well become a new holiday tradition. Best of all, it's even easier than you may expect. Upscale side dishes can make the meal complete. If you're short on time or want to eliminate some of the fuss, you can take almost all the work out of a holiday dinner by using prepared side dishes from Omaha Steaks. Options like Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots, Roasted Root Vegetables or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes can lend a special touch to your holiday feast. No festive feast is complete without dessert, and individual-sized Sticky Toffee Pudding Cakes are a perfect solution. They're made with real, premium ingredients, so all you need to do is pop them in the microwave straight from the freezer. Find more recipes for a holiday dinner to remember at OmahaSteaks.com.
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Passing The Torch For Holiday Hosting (Family Features) For most families, the holidays are filled with time-honored traditions, many that have been passed down from one generation to the next. However, when the time comes for the next generation to begin carrying the torch for those treasured traditions, the transition can be a bit bumpy. For some, spending the holidays as a guest and not a host can be a bit unsettling after years of orchestrating the festivities. For inspiration, check out resources such as AARPAdvantages. com where AARP members can find savings on travel and gifting needs to help switch to the guest mindset. With the right approach, handing down traditions and helping your children host their first holiday can bring its own set of rewards. • Hand down the heirlooms. Although they may be deeply beloved items, as you pass on hosting duties, go ahead and pass on the family pieces that make the holidays complete. Watching your children and grandchildren enjoy a bountiful holiday meal using the same china your own grandmother set out for the holidays is sure to elicit warm memories and still enable you to enjoy them as you create new ones. Similarly, if there are ornaments or decorations that have held a place of honor in your home through the years, gift them to your children so those same memories can be created anew. • Share the history. As your offspring begin taking on their hosting duties, be sure to explain the significance of any traditions they may not know. They may be aware that you always served a certain dish, but not realize it all began with a story involving a cherished loved one. • Offer suggestions, not directives. When you've established a pattern for hosting activities, it can be difficult to watch someone else take a different approach, especially if you see mistakes being made that you learned the hard way. Just remember that you, too, had to learn the ropes and sometimes slight mishaps create funny stories to share at future family occasions. You might offer tips and ideas from time to time, but once you've handed over the reins, allow the new driver to do the navigating. . • Be a good guest. As you may remember, hosting a holiday celebration can be stressful. Do your part to ease the nerves by being a gracious guest. Offering to bring a small item such as the centerpiece flowers can go a long way. Handing over the holiday hosting role can feel a bit unsettling, but remember that passing on that responsibility gives you the opportunity to enjoy the festivities from a whole new vantage point.
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A Holiday Ham Worth Celebrating (Family Features) Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and they want it all at a great price. Whether you're trying one of the year's hottest cooking trends or serving up a spread for a holiday celebration, pork offers an affordable variety of cuts and flavor profiles to help inspire every occasion. This season, the National Pork Board is teaming up with leading chefs from across the country -Matt Abdoo, Adam Sappington and Jose Mendin - to discover their favorite pork dishes, the techniques behind them and how pork inspires their creativity in the kitchen. Chef Mendin is a five-time James Beard semi-finalist and founding partner and chef at Pubbelly Noodle Bar, an Asian-inspired gastropub in Miami. In his Honey BalsamicGlazed Ham recipe, pineapple combines with
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5 Nutritionist-Approved Tips For Better Holiday Baking (BPT) - 'Tis the season for sweet and savory treats. The holidays bring loads of goodies, but the problem is these temptations can put a big strain on your nutrition goals. If you're whipping up some tasty holiday dishes this season, you don't have to choose between your health and favorite indulgences. Transform any recipe into a healthier version simply by following these smart tricks from registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN CSSD. • Flour: Swap 25 percent of the white flour for specialty flours such as almond or oat flour. Since specialty flours do not act the
same in baking as white flour, you can't do a full 100 percent swap, but even just a little will provide more nutrition. • Butter: Try swapping 25 percent of the butter in a recipe with something else creamy such as pureed white beans, mashed banana, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, mashed avocado or nut butter. It shouldn't affect the recipe results and cuts down on fat and calories. • Eggs: Not all eggs are created equal. Eggland's Best eggs have double the omega3s than ordinary eggs, an "essential" fatty acid that's important for maintaining good health. Since the body cannot make them on its own, you must eat them. Omega-3s also lead to a better baking recipe, as they improve emulsifying qualities. Blatner says Eggland's Best eggs are the only eggs she recommends to her
clients and family for that added nutrition. • Sugar: Decrease the sugar in recipes by 25 percent and add nothing in its place. Recipes will turn out just fine if you pull back some of the sugar, even if you aren't swapping in something else. • Half-batch: You want Grandma's famous cookies, but you don't need four dozen tempting you for weeks on end. Instead, make a half batch by halving all ingredients in the recipe. Then you can enjoy the food memories without having too much lingering around. Want some holiday baking inspiration that uses these smart baking tips? Whip up some cute and scrumptious Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars and make your entire crew happy.
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Eckley B. Coxe – Sportsman by B. Dunnigan, The Sophia Coxe Foundation
Eckley B. Coxe moved to the Village of Drifton, which had been founded by relatives of Coxe on January 25, 1865, with his new bride Sophia Georgianna Fisher Coxe. He would manage Coxe Bros. Company coal mining interests for the next 26 years. In his not so frequent leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors. At the time of his arrival, Drifton was surrounded by wilderness. There were many small streams, nearby rivers and lakes with generous populations of rainbow and brown trout, bass and other pan fish. Many of the locals fished and hunted to supplement food grown in their gardens. Local resident, Herman Feussner, was under the employ of Coxe Bros. Co. as a blacksmith. He and Eckley Coxe became friends. Herman enjoyed guiding Mr. Coxe and companions on many excursions, fishing and hunting, in the nearby woodlands. The sport of fly fishing was very popular in England in this era. The wet fly had been tied and in use since the late 1700’s.
Undoubtedly the five Coxe Brothers enjoyed this type of fishing. I am sure a day in the field fly fishing was a welcomed respite from the long hours spent managing Coxe Bros Co. and the Cross Creek and Counsel Ridge Collieries under E.B. Coxe’s charge. Fly fishing equipment of the day consisted of a wicker reel and bamboo fly rod with an assortment of hand tied flies, which duplicated the many aquatic bugs that hatched along the streams. Some hand tied flies were simply attractors and not patterned after any specific bug. A little research gives us insight into the classic fly patterns of the day, many of which are still in use. Historically, Mr. Coxe would have used the Royal Coachman wet fly pattern. The Royal Coachman’s origin is attributed to one John Haily of up state New York in 1878. Materials such as rooster tail feathers, moose tail hair and calf tail hair, along with red material as an attractor color were used. (This particular fly pattern was a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt.) Another classic fly pattern was the Quill Gordon, circa 1890, first tied by John Gordon. This is a dry fly
pattern or floater. Materials used were rooster feathers, mallard duck wing feather and stripped peacock quill. The same year 1890 saw another classic wet fly pattern, the Gold Ribbed Hairs Ear. This was so named as most material used came from the rabbit or hares fur along with turkey quill and Hungarian Partridge hackle feathers. The Coxe and Fisher families came to Drifton in the summer months to escape the heat of Philadelphia and to enjoy the mountains and woodlands surrounding the Coxe mining operations. We can presume that Sophia accompanied her husband, Eckley, and other on fly fishing excursions to the nearby streams, rivers and lakes, perhaps enjoying a picnic as well. Some of the above mentioned classic hand tied flies are now on display at the historic Coxe house. Schedule a private tour and take a glimpse of a bygone era. All tours are R.S.V.P. only. For more information, contact Bryan Dunnigan, Education Coordinator at 570-956-6706. NOTE: Historic information on classic flies provided by Casey Dunnigan, affiliate of Montana Fly Company.
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and spouse. If a taxpayer received a letter from the IRS and had a reduction of the anticipated refund from Earned Income Tax, Education, or Child Tax Credit your tax preparer must do a form 8862 so make sure you bring that letter and/or tell your tax preparer about the letter and reduction. Pending: How much the Standard Deduction will go up. Will the Standard Deduction go up to a level that Tax Reform eliminates exemption deductions and greatly reduces the chance for many people to itemize? Expiring???: “Above line” Tuition & Fees deduction; Mortgage Debt Exclusion; Second Home Mortgage Debt Deduction; Qualified Mortgage Insurance; Most Residential Energy Credits; Form 982 Insolvency and/or Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (which gave relief for loss of home by foreclosure). More changes are pending then reported here, but these are the primary changes that will affect most taxpayers. Honest Abe’s will again charge $90 to $125 for most all tax returns we do. Bank fees will be extra, for those taxpayers that want tax prep fees paid from their tax refund. Fast Cash $1500 + “Extra $1000” also available at extra fees. We encourage you to bring in your FINAL PAYSTUB starting January 2 and we can “prep” your return until the W-2 comes in. Call 570861-8297 to set your appointment. Honest Abe’s Business & Tax Services, 310 S. Church Street, Ste C-3, Hazleton, PA -- 39 years experience! Contact us today, 570-8618297 or yourtaxpartner@aol.com.
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Sherman White And Other Eastern League Memories by Rev. Connell A. McHugh Over the past 71/2 years+ I have written four Panorama articles on former Eastern Professional Basketball players: my all-time favorite, Sherman White, in December of 2010, Jack Molinas in March of 2011, Clarence “Bevo” Francis in December 2011 and Bill Spivey in November of 2012. Molinas, Spivey and White were the superstars of the league for nearly a decade. Bevo Francis of Little Rio Grande in Ohio averaged an incredible 50.1 points in a 39-0 season in 1952-53 but never attained any real success in the Eastern Professional Basketball League. He only played a brief time in the circuit. Ray Saul, who was the most knowledgeable person on the Eastern League basketball, felt Francis was a better player than he showed. Ray believed the other Hazleton Hawk players did not run plays for Francis which did not allow him to shoot his deadly jump shot. Like many of the fine players in the Eastern League of the 1950s, Molinas, White and Spivey were implicated in the college point shaving scandals, a topic that Charles Rosen, an author and former Eastern League player himself, examined in his 1978 book, The Scandals of 1951. Rosen also wrote Wizard of Odds about one of the greatest players I ever saw, but a compulsive
gambler and cheater, Jack Molinas, who had an I.Q. on a par with Einstein and was a graduate of Columbia. Molinas starred for the Williamsport Billies for many years after being banned for life from the NBA for betting on games. Molinas was selected to the all-star team his rookie NBA year but received the lifetime ban before the game took place. Molinas’ last Eastern League years were spent in Hazleton. He even was a playing coach for a time. While playing for Hazleton, Molinas was constantly in a phone booth directing college point shaving activities. His fixing games almost ruined college basketball. After spending 5 years in prison, Molinas later became involved in other illegal ventures including pornography. Molinas was himself a murder victim of a mob hit in August of 1975 at the age of 43. Two great basketball players who were initially banned from the NBA because of their association with Molinas were Roger Brown, one of the greatest ABA players who starred for Indiana and elected not to play in the NBA when the door was opened to him and Connie Hawkins who had to wait years to be admitted to the NBA after which he became a 4 time all-star. Rosen’s both books are totally absorbing.
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The life of Bevo Francis is explored by Kyle Keiderling with a forward by none other than George Steinbrenner, in Shooting Star: The Bevo Francis Story. I would rate the book a very fine one. Unfortunately, a book on Sherman White was never composed. Also a planned movie never came to fruition. In December of 2008, I sent Sherman White a Christmas card with a letter explaining how much I enjoyed his years playing for the Hazleton Hawks. I did receive a return card, and later, when I sent of couple of Berks Ross 1951 cards to autograph, the only cards on which he appears Sherman White not only autographed the cards but sent me some personal material which I enjoy having. Sherman White was named to Madison Square Garden’s team of the decade 1944-53 along with such greats as George Mikan of DePaul, Ralph Beard and Alex Groza (kicking specialist Lou Groza’s brother). Beard and Groza played for Kentucky. Others on the team included Paul Arizin of Villanova, Tom Gola of LaSalle, Bob Cousy of Holy Cross, etc. Sherman White played for legendary coach, Clair Bee, who was one of the greatest college coaches, was very influential in introducing the
24 second clock in the NBA and the author of the popular Chip Hilton sports book series. I must admit, I did much more reading of Franklin W. Dixon’s Hardy Boys and Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew mysteries than I did of Clair Bee’s Chip Hilton though I still have a half dozen of so of these books. I remember Sherman White as one of the most mistake free players ever, who had great moves around the basket, could hit outside shots, rebound well, was an excellent ball handler for a big man and a fine passer. Jack Molinas was probably the smoothest player I ever saw, and that includes the NBA. Molinas could play all five positions very well. I best remember Molinas for his long push shots which would be three balls today and his trademark deep corner hook shot which was amazing and would be a three ball today also. Among other players I recall from the Hazleton Hawks were: Tom Hemans, Floyd Layne, Fletcher Johnson, John Chaney, Jesse Arnelle, Alonzo Lewis, Bob “Zeke” Zawoluk, Ed Warner, Bucky Hatchett, Charlie Hoxie and of course Hazleton’s own Carl ‘Red” Meinhold. Hemans was a fine 6-7 left handed shooter form Niagara who became the all-time leading scorer in minor league pro basketball. Ed Warner starred for the great coach, Nat Holman of CCNY, the only team to win the N.I.T. and NCAA in the same year – 1951. Warner became involved with drugs but later got his life in order. Floyd Layne also starred for CCNY with Warner and Ed Roman who played many seasons as one of the Eastern League’s best. All three were banned from the NBA for point shaving. Fletcher Johnson was the 6th man for top Duquesne teams of the early 50s and a great friend of Sherman White. Fletcher Johnson became a prominent New York surgeon, who was the favorite player of my classmate, Jimmy Gallagher, who loved to return to Hazleton to purchase Victoria’s Candy. Bob “Zeke” Zawoluk played several seasons for the Philadelphia warriors after being an AllAmerican from St. John’s. He was one of the best foul shooters in the Eastern League, and one of the last of the two handed under hand method. Zawoluk led a very troubled life. John Chaney played for Hazleton near the conclusion of his career. He of course coached Cheney State and Temple. Alonzo Lewis was a fine shooting guard who won several high school state champions as the coach of the Chester Clippers. Carl “Red” Meinhold was one of Hazleton’s all time greats in high school basketball and also played for Clair Bee at LIU. He was a key reserve of the Baltimore Bullets, coached by Hall of Famer, Buddy Jeanette when they won the National Basketball League the name of the top pro league before it became the NBA. Meinhold was a solid double figure man for years in the Eastern League. Bucky Hatchett was an average Eastern League player who was a fine all around athlete and the first Afro-American class president at
Rutgers University. Jesse Arnelle the great Penn State athlete also played for a while with Hazleton in the Eastern League. Arnelle played for the Fort Wayne Pistons in 1955-56 and averaged 4.7 a game. Robert Stacey (known by us as Stacey Arceneaux) was a high scorer who starred for Scranton and Hazleton. I can recall vividly Arceneaux scoring 58 points for Hazleton on 29 field goals mostly deep corner jump shots that he mainly banked in. Arceneaux played a few games for the St. Louis Hawks in the 1961-62 season. Hal “King” Lear was one of the top scorers annually in the Eastern League of Hazleton’s opponents. Lear played mainly for Easton and at Temple was the backcourt teammate of Guy Rodgers who was a top point guard in the NBA for a dozen years and made a living feeding Wilt Chamberlain. Wally Choice was another great opponent of Hazleton. He captained Indiana and averaged 21 points in his senior year. Choice played in the Eastern League from 1956-64 and was a top scorer and rebounder with tremendous leaping ability. I can remember Choice antagonizing Hazleton’s fans by “bucket hanging” and a deliberate shove of a Hazleton player when the referee had his back turned. Choice became a well respected community leader in Montclair New Jersey. He had a fieldhouse named after him for his community service. Joe Colone was a great athlete for Berwick who graduated in 1943. He played with multiple teams in the Eastern League and was always a good scorer. Colone also played 7 years of minor league baseball as a pitcher before enrolling at Bloomsburg State College in 1950. He played 15 games with the New York Knicks in the 1948-49 Season averaging 5.5 points per game. He had the colorful nickname “Bells”. Ray Scott, who played nearly 7 years for the Detroit Pistons and later for the Baltimore Bullets and even 2 years for the Virginia Squires of the ABA, averaged 15 points for
his career. George Lehman was a great shooter of the ABA after a short term in the NBA. Lehman averaged 13.7 a game in a 6 year career. He later produced countless instructional shooting videos. Julius McCoy an all-state player from Farrell led the team to their first State Championship, the first of a run of 7 crowns in a 20 year period. McCoy was an All-American at Michigan State averaging 27.2 his senior year. McCoy was a 6 time Eastern League All-Star and one of the leading scorer in its history. The coach I admired most in the Eastern League was Stan Novak who was a high school principal who played in the Eastern League and coached for many years with different franchises winning quite a few championships. He is the all-time winningest coach in minor league pro ball. He also was a major force guiding the building of the Detroit Pistons to NBA champions through his scouting and executive input. Novak reminded me of a longtime Hazleton coach, Frank Serany – both were small men with similar builds and both were exceptional tennis players, better than they were in basketball. Novak an all-IVY League graduate of Penn, won many Pennslyvania singles titles and later a ton of championship in doubles with his son. Novak was a very intelligent and refined gentleman. I did play a few sets with Novak at the Scranton Tennis club in the early 1970s and at least won a few games each set. References: • Mainly my own memories but also • Berwick Area School District Sports Hall of Fame compiled by Fred A. Takacs • Heads of State by Mark Hostutler • The Official NBA Encyclopedia • My own collection of basketball cards. Rev. McHugh is Pastor of Good Shepherd church, Drums, Pa. and can be reached by phone at 570-788-3141 or at 570-4545058. His email is revmchugh@ptd.net.
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Tips To Make Your Holiday Trip Terrific (NAPS)—Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house, flying off to a beach vacation or heading for the hills to ski, if you’ll be traveling this holiday season, there are nine things you should keep in mind: • Plan Ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to book a hotel room or a flight or get your train or bus tickets, in case they sell out early or become expensive as the date of travel draws near. If you’re driving, review all your routes to select the one with the least amount of traffic. • Pick Your Time. Try to avoid the busiest dates—the day before Thanksgiving and the two
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V2X: Vehicle To Everything Technology by Thomas R. Buff Safety and road congestion are two of the major problems on our roads today. Traffic crashes account for more than 30,000 fatalities each year according to the National Traffic Safety Administration. Auto accidents cost the U.S. economy around four billion dollars a year. Distracted driving accounted for 10 percent of all crash fatalities. We waste about 3 billion gallons of fuel stuck in traffic annually. Auto and truck manufactures are constantly looking for ways to save lives, money and how to clean up the environment. Over the past few years the industry has been utilizing wireless technologies as a way to solve these problems that have been growing substantially. The use of V2X is one technology that has taken the industry by storm. What is V2X technology? Sounds like something from Star Wars. V2X technology is simply vehicle-to-everything technology embedded in automobiles that enables cars to talk to each other or any entity that may affect the vehicle. It is about time for technology to step in and be utilized as a smart tool . V2X technology has been proving its merits through its use in self driving cars for nearly ten years but the time has come, according to the National Traffic Safety Administration to mandate Vehicle to Everything technology in all new cars and lightweight trucks in order to create a safer driving environment. V2X technology enables the communication between a vehicle and anything in the environment that can affect it. This does include other vehicles, stop signs, traffic lights and phones. This includes vehicle to phone which allows communication between cars and pedestrians holding a smartphone. The advantages of this technology are extensive. V2X can alert the driver of road hazards, pedestrians or cyclists, changing traffic lights, traffic jams and more. Its uses will be enormous. There are a few ways that the exchange of data will be used: • Vehicle to Vehicle or (V2V): This communication system as designed allows cars to communicate with each other through the use of Dedicated Short—Range Communication. This allows one car to emit its presence to others. Other options are position, speed and steering wheel position in relation
to other vehicles that may be in close proximity. This system creates a “safety barrier” which can reduce collisions through avoidance and automatic braking. One major setback in its use is that all vehicles will have to be part of the communication system to be effective. • Vehicle to Device (V2D): This communication system links cars to outside or external devices, mainly two wheelers such as cyclists and motorcycles. It enables cars to communicate with Dedicated Short Range Communication in combination with the V2D device on the cycle. The device will alert bikers to the oncoming traffic ahead. • Vehicle to Pedestrian (V2P): This communication system reduces pedestrian to vehicle accidents by alerting the pedestrian of approaching vehicles through the use of smartphones. It is to become a smartphone feature next year. The communication mechanism can be of benefit especially to the physically challenged and elderly population. The options are endless in preventing collisions between pedestrians and vehicles. There are other options for communication such as Vehicle to Home (V2H), Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I). These systems are on the horizon and will allow the vehicle to communicate with your home, for instance if you have a power outage, the vehicles battery can keep your refrigerator or heating system running, amazing but true. The (VIG) system, once implemented will create an exchange of critical safety data between vehicles and roadway infrastructure including heavy traffic, road construction and traffic signals. It is about time for advanced technology to help keep our motoring world safer. V2X technology lays a great framework of safeguards to enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety. Cars talking to cars, cars talking to pedestrians and cyclists, cars informing motorists of traffic jams. With a constant analysis of its surroundings through communication, the vehicle can read each other’s speed, position, and other parameters. The vehicle can, and will spot potential trouble faster than any driver possibly can. This is the age of technology and safety. Happy Motoring and Happy Holidays to all!
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Small Is Big In Home Design (NAPS)—With the average American household at around 21/2 people, according to Census Bureau research, there’s an increased desire for downsizing. Many people—students, millennials, empty nesters and seniors—are now living in small apartments and tiny houses. In addition, in homes of any size, the lines between the kitchen and other living areas are blurring as the family is coming together to entertain casually, eat and prepare in one space. If you’re looking into cooking up a small kitchen for your household, here are four hints that can help: 1) Work with your designer to define what is important to you in a kitchen. Do you want a larger refrigerator? Many burners on the cooktop? What can stay and what can go? Take a lifestyle approach to your design project for how you cook, entertain and live every day. Don’t design around a specific holiday or special occasions. 2) Look for smart storage solutions. Think about installing lazy Susans or spice racks. Store pots under a cooktop where they’re easier to access. Don’t skimp on storage organizers—they’re worth their cost to avoid your having to crawl into hard-to-reach places. Use clever pullouts to make use of dead cabinet space. Let your utensils go hang—from the ceiling, on hooks behind cabinet doors or on a Peg-Board on the wall. 3) “Never sacrifice the size of the sink; you will need the space for pots and baking sheets,” advises architect Rebecca Ascher. She suggests
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MASTER GARDENER: Christmas Cactus by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener
A confession: I am houseplant-challenged. After years of limited, sometimes dismal, experience with plants like cyclamen and African violet, I have basically given up indoor gardening. However, I have been quite successful in growing Christmas cactus. It is one of the easiest plants to care for and also provides an abundance of lovely, tubular flowers. Actually, the term “Christmas” cactus is misleading. It would be more accurate to call these plants “Holiday” cacti, because there are a number of different varieties, some flowering around Christmas and others at Thanksgiving or Easter. My first cactus was a gift from my mother-in-law decades ago and has the rounded teeth on the margins of its flat leaves typical of a true Christmas cactus. Although the original plant had to be discarded because it became too large to care for, a current plant is from one of its cuttings.
A friend gave me another variety of cactus about 20 years ago, and it, too, continues to thrive. Its leaves are somewhat larger and have pointy teeth on the margins. It blooms very faithfully around Thanksgiving every year. Holiday cactus is less drought-tolerant than other cacti. It should be planted in well-drained potting medium, such as commercial mixes for succulents or a combination of two parts potting soil and one part sand or vermiculite. If the soil retains too much moisture, the plant may suffer from root rot. The cactus should be watered thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch and then allowed to dry before watering again. Avoid letting the soil get too dry, or leaves may wrinkle and flower buds may drop. The plant produces more abundant flowers if kept in bright, indirect light, such as that
provided near a south-facing window. It can be moved to an outdoor location during the summer, but should be kept out of direct sunlight. Leaves turn red if subjected to too much light and may actually burn and turn limp. Holiday cactus prefers cooler temperatures than most cacti and will provide more blossoms if given a temperature of about 70° during the day and 60° to 65° at night. It does not need to be fertilized while blooming, but will benefit from a houseplant fertilizer while actively growing. Pruning after bloom by pinching or cutting off a few sections of each stem encourages the plant to branch out. You can propagate more plants by rooting the pruned segments in moist vermiculite. I have also rooted them successfully in water. Holiday cactus will re-bloom for future holiday seasons if you provide it with the proper light and temperature conditions. A period of long nights of uninterrupted darkness is recommended to produce flowers. This can be accomplished by placing the plant in a closet or covering it to block light for 12 hours each night for about 6 to 8 weeks until you see buds begin to form. Cactus also requires a temperature less than 70° at night to produce blossoms. One year I forgot to bring my plant indoors in the fall and discovered that leaving it outside until the night temperature drops below 50° provides optimum light and temperature conditions to encourage bloom. The perfect solution for the forgetful houseplant caretaker! But you must bring the plant in before it gets too cold or when
you see buds forming. Although Christmas cactus is rarely troubled by insects or disease, it may suffer from flower bud drop if watered improperly or subjected to temperature extremes. If the plant is moved outdoors during the warmer months, experts recommend reintroducing it to the indoor environment by bringing it in for a few hours at a time before making the permanent move. (Another confession: I just bring my cactus in when it gets cold, and it handles the transition without difficulty.) It should also be kept away from drafts and heating vents. I am delighted with Christmas cactus. It is easy to grow, tolerant of neglect, and, with some provision for cool temperatures and darkness, produces abundant, beautiful flowers year after year. For more information about Christmas cactus call the Luzerne County Extension at 888-8251701 or see the following website: http://www. hort.purdue.edu/cactusFAQs.html
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Managing High Blood Pressure During The Holidays (Family Features) Managing blood pressure can be difficult, especially during the holidays and winter months. A change in routine, family visits, traveling, illness, holiday menus and financial concerns can all conspire to derail your best efforts at keeping chronic conditions, like high blood pressure, under control. If you are one of the millions of American adults with high blood pressure, it is vital to keep your blood pressure stable. Drastic changes can put you at risk for heart attack or stroke. Here are four ways to control your blood pressure throughout the holiday season from the American Heart Association: • Be Wary of Decongestants —Decongestants are in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications but they have some harmful side effects. They can raise blood pressure and decrease the effectiveness of some prescribed blood pressure medications. It's best to use them for the shortest duration possible and avoid in severe or uncontrolled hypertension. Consider alternative therapies, such as nasal saline, intranasal corticosteroids or antihista-
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ceive messages from volunteers or providers. • Maintain Healthy Eating Habits—The holidays can be a bad influence on healthy eating habits. However, it is important to stay active during these times and continue eating healthy. While you are enjoying holiday feasts with family, be aware of sodium, often found in seasonal foods like bread, cheeses and prepared meats, which can increase blood pressure. Don't feel like you can't indulge a little, but make sure to incorporate healthy meals. • Stay Active—Staying active while traveling can be a challenge, as well. Try bringing simple exercise equipment like a jump rope or resistance band with you. Consider walking to sights or restaurants nearby, or finding a local park or indoor walking path. For more information and tools about blood pressure management, visit heart.org/ hbp. Bayer's Consumer Health Division, maker of Coricidin HBP, is a sponsor of the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure website.
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1) By deferring dental treatment and avoiding your dental visit, you are at high risk of more advanced and costly dental expenses as time progresses. Today’s cavity, if left untreated, will result in tomorrow’s root canal and crown. 2) If you pay for your dental insurance on a monthly basis, you should use your benefit package to your own advantage. If you do not require dental treatment, I encourage all of my patients to keep up with their regular, routine dental cleanings and examinations in an effort to early detection and intervention of any potential dental issue. 3) Chances are you have already met or exceeded your annual deductible for your dental insurance. This being said, why not get as much of your required work done in order to maximize your dental benefits as your deductible starts all over again in January of the new year. 4) Your annual benefit maximum is the most money that your insurance will allow you to utilize annually. This amount varies from insurance carrier to insurance carrier with the average being $1,000 per year. If you have not fully utilized your benefits for the year, the remainder does not roll-over into the following year. Rather, it is removed from your annual benefit package and is unable to be utilized by you, the insured. 5) Due to the rising costs of dentistry and healthcare in general, annual fee increases are necessary and occur most commonly on January 1 of every year. This will result in more out-of-pocket expense to you and may make your copay increase accordingly. 6) If you participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you must utilize the pre-tax dollars you have contributed by the end of the year or you forfeit the amount. Many patients use FSA money for their dental care. As part of our continued commitment to providing our patients with exceptional dental care, we wish to ensure them that they receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. So why not visit your dentist now and start the New Year off with a healthy smile? On behalf of myself and my staff, we wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please visit our website at www.toothdocpa.com. Should you have insurance coverage questions, or wish to schedule an appointment call us today at (570)443-9892.
The Laurels Senior Living Community... "Where our Family of Residents Come First!” December 2017 Happy Holidays from the Laurels! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” November snuck by and here we are getting ready for Santa to arrive! We hope your Thanksgiving was a special one for you and your family. We were extremely busy here at The Laurels. We’re gearing up for our annual Resident/Family Christmas celebration, the arrival of St. Nick and all the delicious cookies we’re going to devour! Our December calendar is packed with many Holiday treats. From tree decorating to baking Christmas cookies, signs of the Season are everywhere! It is such a special time of the year to cherish the family and friends in our lives and keep those memories close to our hearts. Laurels Thanksgiving Family Meal What a beautiful day we had for our Annual Family Thanksgiving Meal on Sunday, November 12th. We had such a great turnout and everyone was raving about the delicious dinner. With over 180 people in attendance at this scrumptious meal, our “family” proved how spectacular it is to share an American tradition together. In addition to our annual delicious feast, we also had beautiful tricky-tray items and a bake sale with proceeds benefitting the Activity Club. All money raised allows our residents to enjoy many of the wonderful excursions we have planned throughout the year. Spending these wonderful holiday get-togethers with family and friends makes the traditional dinner even more precious. We hope everyone had a wonderful time and we hope to see you at the annual Christmas Gathering on December 9th. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Audrianna’s Wish Toy & Blanket Drive The 7th Annual Audrianna’s Wish Toy and Blanket Drive is underway! From now until the middle of December we will be collecting toys, games and crafts for boys and girls ages 0-21 years. They are also looking for blankets and gift cards for iTunes, Amazon, Friendly’s, McDonald’s and Wendy’s. In addition to helping the children, volunteers will create special “gift baskets” for those parents who are with their children 24/7. These items include: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, tooth brushes, body wash, socks, gift cards, etc. It’s a wonderful idea to also think of the caregivers who are facing a challenging time. All items can be dropped off at our facility. We remember the amazing little angel, Audrianna Bartol, who put this wish list together for all her friends at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital. We are proud to help her family continue her dream. If you have any questions regarding this wonderful toy drive, please call our office.
Brandon’s Forever Home Toy Drive Brandon’s Forever Home is a charitable organization created to raise awareness about children in foster care and their need for permanent loving homes. They are currently in need of items for teens; clothing, shampoo, lotions, toiletries, etc. In Luzerne County, about 30 children are placed into the foster care system every month, and another 30 come out of the system, either through reunification with their parent or parents or through adoption. There are about 400 children from Luzerne County, newborns to 19-year-olds, currently in foster care, according to figures provided by Luzerne County Children and Youth Services. Brandon’s Forever Home resides into a beautiful two-story Georgian-style home, at the corner of South Church and Fern streets in Hazleton, across the street from Columbus Park. There, children placed into foster care are able to pick out toys, clothes and other items they would like to help make a difficult, heart-wrenching time in their lives a little easier to deal with. It is also a place where children, who are aging out of the foster care system because they have not been adopted, can come to learn some of
the skills they’ll need to make it on their own in everyday life. If you would like to learn more about Brandon’s Forever Home, please visit www.brandonsforeverhome.com Holiday Happenings Tis the season for Christmas cards and gifts! At the Laurels, Residents are able to purchase Christmas cards and receive assistance from staff writing cards and addressing envelopes. This great service has been a huge success over the years. Greeting cards for any occasion as well as postage are available to residents for purchase at the front desk. This special service as well as assistance with gift wrapping will begin on Dec. 4th. What a nice way to spread the Christmas joy to others! If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-4557757 or email us at info@laurels-seniorliving. com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch. From everyone at the Laurels, Merry Christmas!
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Through Another’s Eyes by Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Approximately 35 million people are blind or going blind worldwide. Fortunately, many can be cured. Unfortunately, the number of people awaiting corneal transplants is outnumbering the available donor tissue. Corneal transplantation is the only effective restoration for the replacement of human tissue in the eye.
Eye donation is the oldest form of tissue and organ donation. It began back in 1905 with the very first corneal transplant. Currently over 46,000 corneas are transplanted yearly in the United States alone. This surgery is over 90% successful at restoring sight to the recipient. The cornea is the clear outer portion of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris. It allows light to be transmitted through the eye to the retina. If the cornea is cloudy or damaged, it can greatly interfere with a person’s ability to see – regardless of whether or not they are wearing glasses or contact lenses. The cornea can de damaged in a number of ways. Severe scarring may result from injury, inappropriate contact lens use, or severe dry eye syndrome. Diseases such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles) can cause scarring if not treated early and properly. A chronic swelling of the cornea from Fuch’s corneal dystrophy or bullous keratopathy can
lead to a cloudy cornea and therefore a decreased visual acuity. One of the most common indications for a corneal transplant is a diagnosis of keratoconus. Keratoconus and keratoglobus are diseases that cause a progressive thinning of the cornea. This causes a reshaping in the cornea that leads to distorted vision. Keratoconus may become painful and interfere with a person’s ability to wear contact lenses. Replacing the diseased cornea with donor tissue restores the health and vision of the eye. Eye donors can be of any age, race, and gender. They can have a history of wearing glasses and/or contact lenses, or even prior cataract surgery. A medical history of diabetes or hypertension is also allowed. For further information on becoming an eye donor, please talk to your eye doctor. One of the best gifts a person can receive is that of sight.
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Alzheimer’s In Seniors & Treatments by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers When we think of Alzheimer’s disease, it isn’t uncommon to picture someone who, in the midst of conversing, forgets his or her train of thought, or has trouble remembering a recent event. While this depiction is certainly indicative of its earlier stages, Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease and has a much more profound effect on the mind over time – to the point where afflicted individuals cannot perform even the most basic tasks. Alzheimer’s is truly a degenerative brain disease, and affects millions of individuals worldwide. In fact, it’s estimated that someone develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds, and it is continually noted as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Many aging adults believe that Alzheimer’s is simply a normal part of aging, which is inaccurate. As we age, our brains also age, and there is a degree of normal forgetfulness that comes along with it, but Alzheimer’s is in a different league entirely. Alzheimer’s: A Closer Look Alzheimer’s is considered a form of dementia, a group of symptoms associated with the loss of cognitive and behavioral functioning, which ultimately interfere with daily life. There are several forms of dementia, including Lewy body, frontotemporal disorder, and vascular dementia, but Alzheimer’s is far and away the most common form – accounting for nearly 80% of dementia cases. Researchers find that Alzheimer’s tends to start ten years before the onset of memory issues or other cognitive problems. However, within those ten years, many changes take place. It’s believed that Alzheimer’s occurs when brain cells become damaged and, eventually, die off, causing changes that are wholly irreversible. There are two primary culprits for this brain cell damage: plaques and tangles. Plaques are clusters of protein fragments that cluster together and build up between nerve cells, while tangles repre-
sent twisted strands of the tau protein that build up inside of the cells. While scientists cannot say definitively the role that plaques and tangles play when it comes to Alzheimer’s, it’s thought that they are responsible for prohibiting communication between nerve cells and sabotaging normal processes within the cells, respectively. Toward the beginning of the disease’s development, these plaques and tangles form within the areas of the brain that facilitate learning/memory and thinking/planning. As it progresses, these areas develop more plaques and tangles, but more of each also spread to areas that conduct speech and awareness. It’s at this stage that people begin to go through severe changes in personality and behavior. And in the final stages, with the brain’s cortex significantly damaged, the ability to communicate and recognize loved ones is lost. Treatment • Medication: Presently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. There are, however, medications that can help slow the progression and help manage the disease’s symptoms. The five approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include Donepezil, Galantamine, Memantine, Revastigmine, and Donepezil & Memantine. Most of these drugs work by regulating neurotransmitters, chemicals within the brain that help facilitate the movement of information between neurons. Depending on the level of behavioral dysfunction, doctors may suggest that Alzheimer’s patients take antidepressants to help control symptoms. This should be done under close scrutiny of a physician, as these medications (as well as anti-anxiety or sleep medications) can be detrimental to one’s health. There may also be a desire to seek “alternative” treatments, in the form of natural supplements or foods. Unlike the medications listed above, which go through rigorous scientific evaluation and validation by the Food and Drug Admin-
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istration (FDA), these alternative means of treatment or symptom control are largely unregulated – and the contents within can be harmful to one’s health. • Environment & Lifestyle: While medication can help with the biological aspects of Alzheimer’s, there are steps that you or a family caregiver can take to make life more comfortable for a loved one. One of the best ways is to control their environment in a way that supports their well-being and reduces/eliminates confusion as much as possible. For instance, all valuable objects (car keys, cell phone, wallet, etc.) should be consistently placed in one centralized location in the house. Any type of organization tools (schedulers, calendars, whiteboards, etc.) that allow your loved one to keep track of appointments can be extraordinarily helpful as well. It’s also recommended that you reduce the number of mirrors in the house as reflected images can cause confusion. Conversely, the house should be full of meaningful photographs or objects to help ground your loved one. Consistency with lifestyle choices is also important for those with Alzheimer’s, as it is conducive to maintaining physical and mental wellbeing. For starters, be sure that your loved one is following a regular exercise routine (at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity with physician approval). Not only does this keep the body healthy, it can also improve one’s mood. Nutrition is important for essentially the same reasons, but the consistency part is even more vital here. In the later stages of Alzheimer’s, it’s not uncommon for individuals to forget about getting proper nutrition or drinking enough water. All meals should fall on the same time, each and every day, with as little variance as possible. Comfort Keepers® Can Help If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Comfort Keepers® can provide the support he or she needs. Our specially trained caregivers understand what it takes to preserve the happiness, health, and independence of those you love. Give us a call today to learn about our Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care and other services. For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.
An Ounce Of Prevention by Dr. Scott D. Ungemach, De Jesus Family Chiropractic Center Everyone knows the old adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This time-honored wisdom certainly makes sense. We wouldn't wait until we were riding on the rim before we repaired a bad tire. But, in contrast, many of us fail to implement the same kinds of straightforward preventive measures to help ensure proper mobility and ongoing good health. The main problem with preventive measures is that they consume time. The adage, however, implies that much more time and money will be spent, in trying to cure damage, illness, or disease that would likely have been prevented by consistently taking a few necessary steps. In the case of achieving wellness, most people are aware of the need for good nutrition and regular exercise. But even with this awareness, many people will avoid taking the time to do the things they need to do to retain and maintain optimum health. a healthier lifestyle, as demonstrated by the ongoing worldwide epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Change comes from within, sometimes it takes a wake-up call to get going, but it's much better, in the context of "an ounce of prevention," to start to make things happen before a real problem develops. Regular Chiropractic Care and Healthy Lifestyles Another meaningful adage is "If it's going to be, it's up to me." When the time comes, and you begin to realize how valuable good health actually is, you will discover for
yourself the value and importance of regular chiropractic care. You will want to be sure that you're getting the most out of your good nutritional practices and the time spent engaging in regular exercise, and you will find that regular chiropractic care helps you do so. By detecting and correcting spinal misalignments and optimizing the function of the
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Dramatic Race To Save Tania Melendez’s Life After Her Son’s Delivery Has A Happy Ending provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network The night before she was scheduled to have an elective cesarean section, Tania Melendez went out to eat with her family to celebrate. The 37-year-old Hazleton woman had noticed swelling in her feet and legs and shortness of breath, but she’d experienced these common pregnancy symptoms before with her first two children. “I wasn’t worried because I’ve always been healthy with no chronic conditions,” Melendez says. That evening, Jan. 8, 2017, her water broke, and her sister-in-law rushed her to
Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton to have her C-section. The baby – a boy named Eudez – was born healthy. Everything seemed normal, but afterward, while Melendez was still in the operating room (OR), she began having trouble breathing and quickly went into cardiac arrest. She remembers nothing after that. Code blue Brenda Noonan, RN, and Amanda Kalinowski, RN, rushed to the OR as soon as they heard the emergency announcement and began CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Once a patient’s heart and breathing has stopped, every second counts. It’s crucial to keep enough oxygen-rich blood circulating through the body to prevent brain damage or death before a heartbeat can be reestablished.
“We didn’t know what was wrong, but I started chest compressions, and the team gave her oxygen and medications to restore blood circulation,” Noonan says. “It was traumatic wondering if her beautiful baby would grow up without a mother.” The team worked frantically and revived a slight pulse, but Melendez’s blood pressure remained so low they knew she required additional help. “The decision was made to airlift her to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest for special life-support called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) that works like an artificial heart and lung,” Kalinowski says. Lifesaving resuscitation Cardiothoracic surgeon Sanjay Mehta,
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MD, with LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, was in the intensive care unit in the early-morning hours of Jan. 9 when Melendez arrived by MedEvac helicopter. “The team did a wonderful job keeping her functioning on the journey here,” he says. Mehta and his staff first believed Melendez had a rare lung condition called amniotic fluid embolism that affects women during delivery. They quickly put her on the ECMO machine to support just her lungs, hoping her heart would start beating again automatically. But when it failed to respond, they concluded Melendez had peripartum cardiomyopathy, a type of heart failure that can occur during pregnancy or after delivery. Common symptoms include water retention and shortness of breath. Mehta upgraded ECMO to take over her heart function too. For three days, Melendez remained on ECMO under sedation to keep her comfortable and eliminate accidentally pulling out her tubes. No one knew if she would recover, or what disabilities she might face afterward. Miraculously, Melendez’s heart began beating again by itself. She was removed from ECMO after three days, but remained on a ventilator for nearly two more weeks to ensure she was breathing properly. She returned home on Jan. 25. “This was a real team effort,” Mehta says. “Many people deserve credit for getting her through this.” Remarkable recovery Today, Melendez is walking and talking, and suffers only lingering effects from her traumatic experience. Baby Eudez is also thriving, and her two daughters and husband are thrilled to have her back. “Tania’s blood pressure is slightly elevated, and recently she developed a thrombosis (blood clot) in her right arm that affects her hand function, but she’s a walking miracle,” says nurse practitioner Robin Bohanan, CRNP, with LVPG Family Medicine. Bohanan is treating her with a blood thinner, plus Melendez sees hematologist Harvey Hotchner MD, with LVPG Hematology Oncology, cardiologist Thomas Ciotola, MD, with LVPG Cardiology, and to help strengthen her hand, she sees an occupational therapist with the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton. Melendez still feels emotionally shaky sometimes, but she’s beyond grateful for the care she received from LVHN’s regional team. “I’m astonished I’m alive when I hear what happened and what everyone had to do to save me,” she says. Next Step: Learn more about cardiology and obstetrics by calling 570-501-4LVH (4584).
It is at this time of the year that we take pause to say thank you to all of the wonderful families that have passed through our doors this year. Please know that you are the bright spots in our day! We feel it is a privilege to serve our community. Dr. Jack, Dr. Melissa & the entire team at DellaCroce Dental Care wish you a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays. Best wishes for 2018! Dr. Jack and Dr. Melissa
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What’s Happening At Providence Place? December 2017 Upcoming Events Open to Public, Call Today to reserve your spot, limited Seating! • Saturday, December 2nd – Christmas Show with Noreen Gregory – 2:00pm • Sunday, December 3rd – Good Shepard Church Living Nativity – 2:30pm • Tuesday, December 5th – Christmas Variety Show with Tonya & Marge – 2:00pm • Wednesday, December 6th – Reindeer Ramblings with Giant Christmas Crossword Puzzle – 10:00am • Thursday, December 7th – Ballroom Dancing – 2:00pm MPB Performers sing Christmas Carols – 7:00pm • Friday, December 8th – Brownie & Daisy Troops Scouts – Christmas Caroling – 6:30pm • Saturday, December 9th – Christmas Craft Fair – 10:00am-2:00pm – Entertainment by MPB Performers Singing Christmas Carols – 11:00am-12:00pm – 1st floor Entertainment by Paul Oscal – 12:00pm-1:00pm • Monday, December 11th – Christmas Show with Jimmy Edwards – 6:30pm • Wednesday, December 13th – Christmas Entertainment with George Rittenhouse – 6:30pm • Friday, December 15th – Outside Volunteer Appreciation Social – 2:30pm • Saturday, December 16th – Christmas Show with Dedra & Al – 1:30pm • Sunday, December 17th – Tip Tap Toe Children’s Group – 2:00pm • Tuesday, December 19th – Ladies Holiday Tea – 1:30pm
• Wednesday, December 20th – Musical Christmas Program with Ruthie Stock – 2:00pm • Thursday, December 21st – Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Holiday Tea with Kristen Shipsky – 2:00pm • Friday, December 22nd – Singing & Stories with “The Singing Mayor” (Former Mayor of Elizabethtown) 2:00pm • Sunday, December 24th – Christmas Music with pianist Bryan Herber – 2:00pm • Wednesday, December 27th – Entertainment with St. Ann’s Band – 6:30pm • Sunday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve Celebration – Entertainment with Paul Oscal – 1:30pm Weekly Rosary & Communion Services Wednesdays – 10:00am - chapel Thursdays – 1:45pm – chapel Connections Neighborhood November saw our residents out and about enjoying the fall foliage. A trip to the Jim Thorpe train station was exciting for them as they rolled through the country side taking in the sites and then enjoying lunch at a local business afterwards. We also were busy honoring our Veterans for serving our Country, giving back to them a small token of our appreciation by
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acknowledging our freedom is due to their service, with a celebration. Gearing up for the Holidays with family and friends, we are beginning to bake and also put together our Christmas Choir. We have welcomed a new Activities Coordinator to our family, Christian Evancho, and are excited to see what he will bring to our neighborhood. Please feel free to stop by we are always open and welcoming visitors. Connections Club The Connections Club at Providence Place allows for customized care for those residents with mild memory loss. Members participate in the Dakim Brain Fitness computer program, Biodex Exercise Bicycle and other beneficial memory activities to help fight Dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association “2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at PNC field in Moosic was a success and it was a beautiful day. Donate today at alz.org/walk, donations are still being accepted. Due to the holidays, the Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meetings have been changed to the 3rd Thursday of the month for November and December. On Thursday, November 16, 2017 the meeting will be held at 6PM. On Thursday, December 21, Kristen Shipsky from the Alzheimer’s Association will speak at our “Holiday Tea” at 2PM in the sunroom of Providence Place in Drums. Refreshments will be served. Call 570-788-7555 today to reserve your space, seating is limited. In January, the Support Group meetings will resume back to the 4th Thursday of the month. If you know of a caregiver in need of support, tell them about our Support Group. Light fare and refreshments provided at all events. Please call 570-788-7555 and ask for Stephanie to participate in any of these activities or visit our website for our list of events: http:// www.providence-place.com or find us on facebook.com Providence Place strives to deliver superior quality senior living that is surprisingly affordable. Providence Place offers Independent Living, Personal Care, and Memory Support in a Secured Environment.
Joy by John Degenhart, DC The Lord commands us to “rejoice, and again, I say, rejoice”. So he wants us to be joyful. Yet 18% of Americans suffer from anxiety and depression. In the past 30 years suicide declined, but in 2016, it was increased by 30% in the United States. Of all the developed countries, France is first, America is second for the amount of people on the most medications for anxiety and depression. We are a people who have anxiety if we are not married. Then most of us get married and wish we had a different spouse. We get a job, but it’s never good enough, so society tells us to push for something more. We want to be taller, thinner, and richer, and for most Americans, we are not happy. We never have enough, and our credit card debt increases as our long-term savings decreases. God would not tell us that he came to give us the abundant life if he could not provide it for us. Jesus was joyful. In serving and healing others, he was joyful. We sing at the holidays, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come”. So what’s the secret? If God wants us to be joyful, how come only 25% of Americans in a poll, state they are joyful? It has nothing to do with whatever circumstances you are in. Here’s a key that changed my life. We are told in Scripture “To be in the world, but be not of the world”. You must discipline your mind to say less is best, and get off the treadmill of life and realize that more material toys is not ever going to make you happy. So right now, it is a decision to say, “I’m content, I don’t need to make more money, I don’t need to buy more things, I need to spend less. I will slow my life down, take walks and get in tune with my inner self. I will be calmer, I will have more love in my heart, and I will help others”. The final result, you will find the joy that alludes you. I can honestly tell you, I have problems in my life, but I rejoice in every day. I smile in the midst of my troubles because I know a great God will help me through it. Be in the world but be not of the world. It is hard, but you will be happier. For Christmas, being joyful is what we always hear. But you must first start to discipline yourself to be joyful!
Athletes And Infection by Stephen Schleicher, MD. Now that school athletics are in full throttle, those participating as well as their parents should find of value an article published last month in the New York Times titled: When Athletes Share Infections. In this piece a physician states “the close contact and casual equipment give and take that are often components of team bonding in sports can also be a breeding ground for infection for young athletes”. The article reports on a newly released report by the American Academy of Pediatrics which focuses on how to prevent and control outbreaks of infectious diseases in organized sports. Skin infections are most commonly transmitted by close contact with the greatest risk being wrestling, rugby and football. These infections can also be spread by mats or floors, shared towels, or communal use of such equipment as soccer shin guards.
Herpes virus causes fever blisters and infections are readily passed to other wrestlers and rugby players. In fact, herpes gladiatorum and herpes rugbiorum are named after their respective sports. Athletes are also prone to fungal infections, commonly referred to as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot. Potentially more serious are bacterial infections such as MRSA caused by a nasty strain of Staph. The article points out that MRSA has been a major issue for not only high school sports but professional sports as well, especially football where a number of NFL teams have dealt with outbreaks. The risk of all infections can be lessened by vigorously showering immediately after any athletic activity requiring close contact along with the meticulous cleaning of sports equipment such as mats.
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A & M Notary................................................. 15 All Care Home Care......................................... 70 Angelo's Italian House................................. 11,36 Antonelli's Auto Repair.................................... 52 Antonio's Pizzeria............................................. 27 Ascend Hospice................................................ 59 Bafile Family Chiropractic................................ 62 Basile's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria........... 11,34 Beltway Diner.................................................. 33 Berwick Hospital................................................ 3 Billig-Helmes Insurance................................... 46 Blakeslee Animal Hospital................................ 47 Bonanza Steak House.................................. 11,35 Bonin Funeral Home....................................... 48 Boscov's Restaurant.......................................... 36 Bresky's Baking & Candy Making Supplies...... 22 Broyan's Farm Market...................................... 12 Butler Valley Beverage...................................... 41 C & D Seafood................................................ 38 Cancer Treatment Center @ Hazleton................ 2 Candlewood Suites............................................. 9 Carrato Surgical Associates............................... 70 Cedar Street Supply.......................................... 53 Christy M. DeMelfi, ESQ........................... 14,43 Comfort Keepers.............................................. 68 Country Comforts Boarding............................ 21 Cozy Oil, LLC................................................. 41 Damsel In Defense........................................... 41 Dean's Diecast................................................. 12 Degenhart Chiropractic............................... 11,73 DeJesus Family Chiropractic............................ 69 Deli In A Dairy................................................ 14 Della Croce Dental.......................................... 75 Derm Dox Dermatology Center....................... 73 Diane's Salon On 93................................... 11,18 Dr. Eugene Stish............................................... 61 Dr. Frank Glushefski........................................ 64 Elsen's & Company Jewelers............................ 10 Erich Schlosser Memorials................................ 17 Fellin's Jewelers............................................. 8,11 Freeland YWCA............................................... 21 Fritzingertown Senior Living............................ 71 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center.................... 60 Gertrude Hawk Candy..................................... 25
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Miller Charm Farms......................................... 17 Milstein Dermatology................................. 15,58 Mountain Statuary & Stone........................ 11,19 Mountain Top Outdoorsman........................... 10 Nationwide-Urenovich Insurance Agency.... 15,48 Naturally Yours-The Organic Shop................... 27 Nature's Trail.................................................... 27 Northeast Hearing Solutions............................ 63 Ovalon Bar & Grill.......................................... 35 Pampered Chef................................................. 11 Pavliock & Boyle Dentistry.............................. 60 Peaceful Therapeutic Massage........................... 22 Performing Arts Center.................................... 42 Picture Perfect Photography By Amy................ 21 Power House Restaurant................................... 35 Providence Place............................................... 72 Purple Rose Café......................................... 11,16 R & L Helpmates............................................. 14 Ralph M. Cameron Construction Services....... 15 Ralphs Lawn & Home Service......................... 41 Ron Myers Water Well Drilling................... 15,56 Rossi Coal Company................................... 15,56 Ruth's Dress Shop.............................................. 8 S.J. Kowalski, Inc........................................ 14,75 Sals Septic Tank Service.................................... 14 Sanzi Chiropractic, P.C..................................... 58 Scentsy............................................................. 22 Schroeder Family Farms................................... 41 Secoda's Towing............................................... 41 Senape's Bakery................................................ 36 Shaffer's Pharmacy........................................... 14 SJM Auto Sales................................................ 52 Smith Health Care........................................... 48 Sonic Drive-In.................................................... 2 Sophia Coxe Foundation.................................. 40 Standard Drug Store......................................... 69 Stewart's Florist & Greenhouses....................... 19 T & L Pierogies...................................... Calendar Tarone Brothers Super Market.......................... 29 The Amish Pantry, Inc........................................ 9 The Beacon Diner............................................ 37 The Cheese Store & More................................ 20 The Laurel Mall................................................ 13 The Laurels Senior Living Community............. 65 The Lazy Dog Salon........................................... 8 The Lookout House Restaurant........................ 18 The Shop 2....................................................... 11 The Ten Pin Lounge @ Bowl Arena.................. 38 The Treasure Shop............................................ 27 Top Of The 80's.......................................... 11,28 Tree Top Chimney Service................................ 41 Tunnessan's Radiator Inc.................................. 50 Two Italian Guys.................................... 11,14,37 Valley Pharmacy............................................... 61 Valley Pizza & Subs.......................................... 34 Vito Rinaldi Chevrolet................................ 15,51 Vito's Coal Fired Pizza..................................... 38 Waschko's Pharmacy........................................ 14 Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation.......... 67 West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital................... 39 White Confections Homemade Candy.............. 8 Yocum's Pharmacy........................................... 57 Yong Hao Buffet............................................... 37 You Got Skillz.................................................. 33
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