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CONTENTS

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FEATURES PUBLISHER: Lex Sloot PRESIDENT: Gary Yacubeck EDITOR: Thomas Novotney, Jr. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Marolyn Pensock, Joan Barbush GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Joan Palmer ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES: Rich Lipinski, Jeff Wagner Liz Tolan, Roxanne Butrie CIRCULATION MANAGER: Jerry Yacubeck

PANORAMA MAGAZINE PO BOX 766 • 600 SOUTH POPLAR STREET HAZLETON, PA 18201 EMAIL: panmag@ptd.net * 570-459-1010 On Our Cover: Enjoy the new season with our Spring Improvement Guide starting on pg. 14!

8 40 120

The Deakos Art Deco Building (Part I) by Marolyn H. Pensock

Fine Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori

Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski

SECTIONS 14 43 68 110 124

Home Improvement Dining & Entertainment Health & Fitness Car & Driver Classifieds

EXTRAS 12 58 64 108

Panorama Asks... In the Kitchen with Panorama Calendar of Events Crossword & Trivia

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APRIL ‘10 Register online at www.ghha.org. Click on calendar of events.

April Calendar of Events HEAltH ScrEEningS

Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, April 1, and Thursday, April 15, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Laurel Mall Walkers Speech Screening - Free Thursday, April 8, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Speech Screening for Adults and Children Call 501.4787 to register. Blood Drive Monday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6204 to register for a donation time Please bring personal identification card. Senior Health Fair Wednesday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Laurel Mall Free Health Screenings. Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, April 21, 11:00 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center Medical Fitness Health Fair Wednesday, April 21, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness, Aerobic Room Free Health Screenings. Kiwanis Health Fair Saturday, April 24, 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Suite 107 Cost - $20 per person - Extra $5.00 for mens PSA Screening. Screening Includes - Basic Metabolic Profile, Lipid Profile, Height, Weight, and Blood Pressure. Fasting Required All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Community Service Projects Registration encouraged. Please call 501.6299. Steppin’ Out for a lifetime April 19th - 25th The challenge: to walk 70,000 steps in 7 days Entry Free - $6 one participant or $8 one adult and one child. Each entrant will receive a multi-functional pedometer to track of their steps. Call the HHWC Fitness Center at 501.6750 to register.

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Bariatrics information Session Tuesday, April 6, 4:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Learn about Surgical Weight Loss Options Call 501.6322 for more information. What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, April 7, 2:00 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information. Senior choice lunch & learn Tuesday, April 13, 11:15 a.m. Field Trip – Providence Place, Drums Lunch will be provided Transportation on your own. Deadline to register – April 6th Register on-line or call 454.4752. Joint replacement Surgery information Session Thursday, April 15, 6:00 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements your joint replacement surgery. Register on-line or call 501.6204. Diabetes Education Program Thursday, April 15, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building How to Manage Your Diabetes Call 501.4787 to register. Stress Management clinic Saturday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Aerobics Room Learn how stress impacts the various systems of the body Guest Speaker – Mark Reinhart, NMT, MMQ Following the lecture, an Eight Rotation Qigong class will be taught. Price - $60 per person Call 501.6750 for your reservation. Basic carb counting class Monday, April 19, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes

Are You at risk for Kidney Disease? Thursday, April 22, 2:00 p.m. 15th Street Cancer Treatment Center Guest Speaker – Cindy Eveland – Treatment Option Educator, Fresenius Medical Care Topic - Learn about kidney disease and how early detection can keep chronic kidney disease from developing. Register on-line or call 501.6204.

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labor & Delivery class Series (For July/August/September Births) Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. HGH Family Birthing Center $40 per couple delivering at HGH; $50 for non-HGH deliveries. Call 501.4200 to register. Sibling classes (Designed for children 3 – 8 years old) Saturday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. HGH Family Birthing Center Call 501.4200 to register. Free car Seat check by Certified Technician HGH Family Birthing Center. Bring your car seat. Call 501.4200 for appointment. Parenting class Classes held at Catholic Social Services 214 West Walnut Street, Hazleton Call 455.1521 to register or for more information.

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Ostomy Support group Thursday, April 8, 6:00 p.m. Hazleton General Hospital, Annex Board Room Call 501.4970 for more information. Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support group Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information. Pump and Sensor Support group Monday, April 26, 3:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Program by Medtronic Diabetes. Adjustable laparoscopic gastric Band Support group Wednesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information. Bariatrics Support group Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information. 700 East Broad St. • Hazleton, PA 18201

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Time to Return to Civility and Caring By Larry Ksanznak

My wife Nan and I have a favorite restaurant for a breakfast every Saturday. It is where all the locals gather to exchange friendly chatter about weekly events. We were sitting in a booth facing a window and the parking area. A green SUV pulled into a parking space. The mother got out of the car with a cell phone cradled into her ear. She proceeded to unbuckle two children from their car seats in the back seat of the car. The children were about four and six years of age. She entered the restaurant and found a table while still talking on the cell phone. The server came to get their order. The mother continued her conversation stopping briefly to place her order. My curiosity got the best of me so I took time to observe this unusual event. While the children were eating and she was picking at her food the cell phone remained in play. The children tried to engage her in a conversation but with limited success. She did pour syrup on their pancakes and place a straw in the glasses of milk. She wiped the faces of the children with a napkin without losing contact with the cell phone. The server gave her the check and she proceeded to the cashier. She still had the cell phone but stopped to pay the bill. She left the restaurant talking on the cell phone, took the children to the car, and buckled them in the back seat. She opened her door and got in the car still using the cell phone. This was in full view of about thirty-five people in the restaurant. One couple in total amazement proclaimed in a loud voice, “What are we coming to?” I remember there were rules of conduct when we were growing up in the Hazleton area. Some of the rules we learned at home and some in our schools and churches. One of the main rules was to be considerate of others. We certainly were not all angels and bent some of the rules but civility and caring were always a priority. We opened doors for women and the elderly. We would give up our seat on the local buses to women or very young children. You could attend a movie and actually hear the movie. I remember getting ready to go on my first date and some of the tips I received from my mother and sisters. It was a must that you walked on the outside when walking down the street. You opened doors and left the woman walk in first. If you took your date to the movie at the Grand, Hersker or Capital Theatres you would pay the way. After the movie if you stopped at the Coney

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Island, Brehms or Jimmy’s you paid for the hamburger or hotdog and soda. It was not a Dutch Treat, the man paid the bill. You walked your date to the front door and made sure she entered safely before you walked away. There was a time when Sunday meant church and dressing up. We had limited funds but we always had a shirt and tie for Sunday. When we became teenagers, we wore a suit jacket to church. We arrived at church on time sat with family or friends and left on time. I remember my mother saying it was the one time of the week that was meant for worship. There were no jeans, boys without socks, or girls with revealing attire, it was a time to show and offer respect. Sunday morning was limited to religious observance. What we have today are soccer games, little league, traveling teams, softball games and a myriad of other commitments. Stores were closed so everyone had Sunday as a church day and family events. Families would have time to talk and enjoy the day. My friend had relatives in Tamaqua and every Sunday the family would leave after church and spend the day with relatives. It was a time for Sunday drives to Sugarloaf, Weatherly or just scenic points around the Hazleton area. You remained in your Sunday clothes for most of the day. The neighborhood was the nurturing place for civility and caring. We lived at 112 North Fifth Street in West Hazleton. On good weather days people sat on their porches just to relax and play a part in neighborhood conversation. When you went for groceries or the shoe repair shop, you would stop six or seven times to talk with neighbors. They would ask about your family, how you were doing playing sports, what you were having for dinner or to remind your mother about an upcoming pinochle game. The porches became the local newspaper where you found out about who had the measles, where the best blueberry patches were and scores of the Yankees or Dodgers baseball games. The older members of the families shared the latest gossip and secrets about cooking and baking, and best buys at The Leader Store or Deisroths Clothing Store. If neighbors witnessed an act of bullying or lack of respect they would intervene or notify the parents about the problem. You did not even think of throwing unused wrappers on the sidewalk or painting graffitti. You had pride in your neighborhood and you never wanted to disappoint your parents. In the winter months when there was a snowstorm, sidewalks were always shoveled to make a walking path. There were not as many cars, but if someone shoveled the spot in front of their house it was considered reserved for that household. If there were elderly people living in a house by you some arrangements were made to assure their sidewalk was shoveled. Continued in next month’s Panorama

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Deakos Art Deco Building By Marolyn H. Pensock

(Top) Inside glass ceiling panels in the Deakos Art Deco Bldg. (Bottom) Painted constellations above the original bank. (Full Page) Hazleton National Bank cica. 1914

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While sitting in my car in line at the traffic light on West Broad at Laurel Street, I looked over at the lone, tall, free-standing building at the end of that block. It is rather like a bookend to the former Markle Bank Building, now the Hayden Tower on the other corner. The early art deco architecture of the building caught my eye. This building must have been built during Hazleton’s growth period, as the town was expanding to the north and to the west. If walls could talk, what story could this building tell? I decided to check it out. The top of the building bore the name, ‘ Deakos Bros.’ A good place to start. Did the Deakos Family still own the building? To my good fortune, they did. It is the home of Demetria Deakos, who has always resided there, except for brief periods when she was off to college or wherever. I contacted her; and she most graciously shared her knowledge with me and now, I with you, our Panorama readers. From the front of the building, it would seem to be three stories tall, but about half way into the structure, it drops to a two story, flat-roofed building with stained glass skylight, long since covered over. The granite façade has an open pillared top, which when viewed from street level almost looks like a fence where one could look out onto Broad Street. On each side of the façade are two identical pillars with a design toward the top in true art deco style. In their center is a large arched art deco window. In front of the window is another pillared space for standing, identical to that at the top. Through internet research, I discovered that “exceptionally impressive banks were built during this period which stressed security and fidelity.” So you see, this building was saying, through its’ design,’ bank with us. Here your money is safe and secure. We will create a trusting relationship with you.’ Now, I’m sure you are wondering, which bank? It was the home of the Hazleton National Bank, before the new bank building was built across Broad Street on the corner of Laurel. I wrote about that building in a previous issue of Panorama. The building in our story, at 43 W. Broad St., was built in 1914. Ms. Deakos has preserved the original plans. How fortunate. Remember that during this time frame World War I took place from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918. Let’s step back in time to 1914. You are a young woman dressed in the attire of the day, a long skirt, a hi-neck white blouse under a fitted long sleeved jacket, topped with a large face-framing hat. You are wearing hi-buttoned black patent leather shoes. Of course, you are on the arm of a well dressed gentleman. You have just entered this awesome building to do your banking. Awesome, it really was! You step unto the marble, palace-like floors, which flow into a large rotunda. Your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the round ceiling on the third level. There you become a part of the unbelievable universe above. Placed in the blue-green of the sky were the golden constellations in all their splendor. What a sight! What a wonderment!! Hanging from that height are the art deco light fixtures illuminating the space. The second floor front which looked out into this beautiful space, contained the front office of A. S. Van Wickle, President of the Hazleton National Bank. Frank Pardee was the vice-president. Other loan offices and conference rooms were on that level. It is thought that the regular everyday banking was done on the first floor entry level. A study of the original plans would confirm that thought. The bank probably had the teller cages with their brass enclosures there. To the rear of the second floor were beautiful stained glass skylight panels which separated the space behind them from the banking space. There were four additional rooms on that level, which became

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family living space a few years later. I wondered about the vault. The vault was located in the basement; and its’ door was removed, for safety’s sake, when the bank moved across the street. The basement was full and contained a large coal furnace, which many years later gave way to natural gas. The two Deakos Brothers, Pietro and Peter, had come to America as young boys with their sister when she came from Greece to get married. After they were grown, Pietro went home to the Sparta region of Greece to find a young bride. Pietro met and married Anealia Leontaritis and brought her to America. Pietro and Anealia had three children, Nicholas, Louis and Demetria. After the brothers purchased the building in the early twenties, they turned the upstairs into a lovely apartment. It wasn’t long before Pietro was able to buy out his brother, Peter. A floor was extended over that beautiful banking space. The front of the second floor was allocated for business spaces. Over time, located there, was a tailor shop, Mary Lou’s Dress Shop, a jeweler who specialized in diamonds and others, whose names have faded into time. The family apartment had a front parlor, as did just about every home of that day. It was always ready for company. The bedrooms were off the long hall leading to the rear of the building and into the kitchen and the dining room. In addition to the dining room table, sideboard and chairs was an upright piano. Maybe it came from the Kellmer Piano and Organ Factory which was nearby. Who knows? On the left side of the dining room was a stairway leading to the third floor, the attic, which the family used for storage. The main banking space was transformed into a restaurant, ‘The Royal Palace.’ Behind the stained glass wall which one could look up and see from the restaurant was the dining room of the apartment. Continued in next month’s Panorama

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Pic: 2009 Greater Hazleton Festival of Races award winners Front left to right: Nico Palermo, Frazee Sutphen, Brianna Kramer, Wendy Resheter, William Coolbaugh, Kerry Zawatski Back Row; Dr. Mike Palermo (Event Director), Ali Petsuck, Steve Senick, Kevin Bau, Pat Shields, John Zawatski, Judge Dan O’Donnell Race directors from the Hazleton Area succeeded with their goal of enticing more area runners to enter local events and having more youth participants in 2009. Based upon the last year’s overwhelming turnout and reception of The Greater Hazleton Festival of Races, area race directors are again uniting and will host the race series in 2010 commencing May 1st with The Health & Wellness 5K. The 2009 Greater Hazleton Festival of Races Overall Champions were John and Kerry Zawatski of Plymouth capturing the Mens and Womens Divisions respectively. The Hazleton Area was represented by Masters Champions Dan O’Donnell of Drums and Lisa Fadule of Sugarloaf. Hazleton Area Cougar Cross Country standouts Alexandra Petsuck and Keenan Monks were the SchoolGirl and SchoolBoy Champions. James Akins of Tamaqua proudly took home the 32” HDTV from the grand prize drawing. The 2010 Championship Race Series for 18U will require three 5K races and The Valley 4 Mile Race. Ages 19 and over will have to run The Valley Great 8, three 5K races and one 10K race. Any runner who completes any four races will be eligible for our grand prize, an HDTV! Awards will be presented in three divisions: SchoolBoy/SchoolGirl(18 and under) Coal Miner trophies for the Male and Female Champions, coal medals awarded to 2nd thru 10th Place Male and Female. Overall Male and Female(19+) will receive trophies and medals will be awarded to 2nd and 5th Place Male and Female. Male and Female Masters(40+) will receive trophies and

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Walk Planned in Hazleton to Stop the Silence About Suicide 500 People Expected to Participate in an “Out of the Darkness Community Walk” May 2, 2010 at the Hazleton Area High School starting at 2:00 p.m. The Hazleton Area High School SADD Club, will host its first Out of the Darkness: Stop the Silence Walk (www. outofthedarkness.org) on May 2, 2010 starting at 2:00 p.m. – check in time at 1:00 p.m. This signature fundraising walk is expected to draw more than 500, participants and raise over $3,000 to fund suicide prevention programs both locally and nationally. Since 2004, the first year for these walks, participants and sponsors have raised over $11 million for research and education. “Suicide and mental illness takes an enormous toll on families, friends and neighbors leaving communities across the country devastated by this national health problem,” said Samantha Neaman, student advisor and a survivor of Suicide. Samantha lost her 13 year old son, Kyle D. Koslop, to suicide 3 years ago. “This spring, 100 Out of the Darkness Campus Walks will unite thousands of people with common goals, preventing suicide and ending the stigma that surrounds depression and other mental illnesses”. There are 100 campus walks throughout the country. Close to one million people make a suicide attempt each year and every 16 minutes someone dies by suicide in the U.S. More than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness, most often depression. More than 24 million people suffer from depression or another mood disorder each year. Suicide affects people of all age groups and socio-economic backgrounds. It is the fourth leading cause of death among adults 18-65, the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and individuals ages 65 and older account for 16 percent of all suicide deaths. Many of the people will be walking to raise funds and

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Main Street, Nuremberg

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202 South Wyoming St., Hazleton

570-454-7254

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Zola’s Quality Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

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At Zola’s Quality Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., we have been serving your community for over 30 years. We are known for our efficient, high quality service. From our friendly and helpful office staff through the completion of your job I guarantee you will be delighted with the service my company will provide. Our skilled, professional service personnel are second to none. We don’t take your business for granted. In fact, we take the time to answer questions and work with you on your residential or commercial projects, offering you the best service and equipment available to suit your needs. We appreciate our customers and are honored to serve them. We can handle all of your residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning needs twenty four hours a day. We even offer high quality sewer and drain service along with sewer camera inspections. Check out our sizzling ductless air conditioning specials going on now. Try us out and allow us to win you over. Call 570-459-5912 or 1-800-836-4771. We look forward to serving you! With Thanks, John F. Zola

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up to 25% OFF All Fireplace Accessories In Stock

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High performance electronic air cleaner removes dust and odor improving indoor air quality.

Apple Catechin Filter Dust, mold spores and microorganisms are absorbed into the filter by static electricity and growth is inhibited and deactivated.

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(570) 424-2421

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On the Auto Mile (1 mi. off Lehigh St., South Exit of Rt. 78, Across from South Mall) Mon. thru Wed. 10-6; Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-4; Closed Sunday

(610) 966-2271

570-459-5912 1-800-836-4771

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Covered Wagon Garden Center Open for the Season

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By Sandy Whitebread

Spring is here and our garden center is gearing up for another great season. April is great time to fertilize your lawn to ensure a green thick lawn throughout the summer. Even though you can’t see them now, April is the time to start your annual defense against insects that hurt your plants and trees. In April the application of milky spores control the grubs which produce Japanese Beetles. As the weather becomes increasingly warmer it will be time to prepare and condition your soil for your spring planting. Our knowledgeable staff can help with all of your lawn and garden needs including assistance in landscape design. The Covered Wagon is conveniently located in Sybertsville PA in the Conyngham Valley, just a short drive from Hazleton and Berwick.

205 S. Poplar Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 CARPETING • LINOLEUM • TILE • CERAMIC • MARBLE LAMINATES • HARDWOODS • VERTICAL BLINDS MINI BLINDS • PLEATED SHADES • WALLPAPER RICH, MARY ANN, NICO & ALI REGGIE (570) 455-2616 www.classicfloorcovering.com

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DECKS - DRIVEWAYS - ETC.

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COVERED WAGON, INC. OPEN FOR THE SEASON We Have All Your Lawn & Garden Needs April is a Great Time to get Your Lawn & Garden Ready for the Season! LAWN FERTILIZER • BUG & PEST CONTROL FLOWER BED & GARDEN PREP OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT PROPANE • HUNTING SUPPLIES PET SUPPLIES & CHOWS Open: Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm; Saturday 8 am - 4 pm; Sunday 11 am - 3 pm (April, May & June)

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D’Angola Contracting: Locally Owned, Reliable, Quality Service

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For over 20 years Vince D’Angola has seen many competitors come and many of them go. “I have been able to stay in this highly competitive field by offering good quality service and by being reliable.” “I always make sure to return phone calls, personally do all estimates and I am involved in every project, said D’Angola.” “As a homeowner and a father of three I realize in these tough times that people expect and deserve quality service.” “If it’s an emergency repair, a well need upgrade or that special project that you want done, everyone needs a professional they can count on to provide their money’s worth and then some.” “It doesn’t take a lot to treat somebody else’s home like it’s your own, D’Angola went on to say”

STONE GARDEN We’re just a “stone’s throw” away for all of your landscaping needs.

901 E. Broad St., Tamaqua

570-668-3802

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After 20 years D’Angola Contracting can help you out on all home improvement needs. Roof inspections, repairs, and replacements. Additions, decks, porches, remodeling, including both interior and exterior painting. Concrete patios, steps, chimneys and stone work are the some of the many service D’Angola Contracting can provide. In addition to the service, D’Angola Contracting can also

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Tax Preparation & Accounting Mark W. Demsko, General Agent

112 Muir Avenue, Hazleton Ph: 455-8748 Fax: 455-9857

We also do driveway refreshing!

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ROOF INSPECTION, REPAIR & REPLACEMENT ADDITIONS, DECKS & REMODELING MOLD REMEDIATION WALL COVERING & FAUX FINISHING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING PORCHES, CONCRETE PATIOS, STEPS CHIMNEYS & STONEWORK CEDAR SHAKE ROOFS & SIDING

• Flat Roofing • Shingled Roofing • Additions • Windows • Seamless • Gutters • Siding • Complete Interior & Exterior Remodeling

ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO.

Vince D’Angola, Owner

Serving You For Over 40 Years COMPETITIVE PRICES

dangolacontracting@yahoo.com

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL

570-401-5754 HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION #PA019518

NOW BOOKING FOR SUMMER 2010

Monday-Friday 7 am to 5 pm; Saturday 8 am to 11 am Free Delivery in 50 Mile Radius

1-800-733-4951 • 570-455-4951 458 AIRPORT ROAD, HAZLETON

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provide a customer peace of mind. Vince has been in business for 20 years, is a member of the Better Business Bureau and has all the required permits and licenses to work locally and regionally. Vince is also is member of many community organizations, including a Little League Coach for many years. “Many people are worried about the kind of contractor they are hiring, I have lived and worked in the area for many years and no one has to worry that I will be leaving any time soon” You can reach Vince at 570-401-5754 for an estimate on home improvement project.

NEED A NEW APPLIANCE??

LOOK NO FURTHER THAN DIRECT MAYTAG HOME APPLIANCE CENTER We have the name brand appliances you’re looking for… • Maytag • Amana • Estate • Kitchen-Aid • Whirlpool

WE ALSO OFFER PARTS & SERVICE FOR ALL MAJOR BRANDS OF APPLIANCE

E. BROAD STREET DIRECT MAYTAG 1130 TAMAQUA • 668-3456 Home Appliance Center www.directmaytagtamaqua.com

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Geothermal Comfort (Part 2)

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homeowners benefit from the most comfortable system available, while saving money on operating costs and helping to save the By S. J. Kowalski environment. Today’s geothermal systems are unmatched in comfort. The environmental advantages of geothermal systems have State of the art two-stage compressors, variable speed fans and caught the eye of governmental agencies such as the Environmental microprocessor controls adjust the heating and cooling capacity based on the current weather conditions. No matter what the temperature Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). is outside, geothermal systems are always taking advantage of the Because geothermal technology is lowest in Co2 emissions, it provides a solution to mild ground temperature year-around. For deep savings on your energy bills, look no further than global warming by primarily using the natural energy of the earth. EarthPure (R-410A) zero ozone depletion refrigerant is available for your own backyard. With a geothermal heating and cooling system, ClimateMaster geothermal heat pumps for an even friendlier system. you get a 30% tax credit and can save more than half on your energy There are two types of geothermal systems commonly bill. Best of all, a new system usually pays for itself in about five years. installed in North America, closed loop (geothermal), and open loop Call S.J. Kowalski Inc. or visit the web site at www.sjkowalski.com to (well water system). Both types of systems work well and achieve find out how you can start saving money on energy costs. very similar operating costs. An open loop system is less expensive to install, but over time could require more maintenance. A closed loop system is more expensive up front, but requires almost no maintenance. Closed loop systems use a network of buried high-density polyethylene (plastic) pipe, circulating a water/antifreeze solution from the ground to the heat pump. These systems are sealed and pressured, and thus recirculate the fluid, eliminating any water usage. Closed loop systems may be installed in a variety of configurations, depending on the size of the yard. The term “Open-Loop” is commonly used to describe a geothermal heat pump system that uses groundwater from a conventional well as a heat source in winter and a heat sink in summer. The groundwater is pumped through the heat pump where heat is extracted (in winter) or Rejected (in summer), then the water is disposed of in an appropriate manner. Since groundwater is a relatively constant temperature year-round, it is an excellent heat source/heat sink. No matter which type of geothermal system is installed,

• CARPET CLEANING, TILE, LINOLEUM • HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING Also Office and Home Cleaning

570-788-2748

LYNN L ADDER & SCAFFOLDING CO.

Scaffolding Sales & Rentals

• Ladders • Drywall Carts • Staging • Work Planks • Aluma Pole Systems We sell and install truck and van racks and service van interiors

Route 443, East of Orwigsburg

570-366-0563

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • INSTALLATION & SERVICE

Showroom: 356 Cranberry Rd., Hazleton, PA 18202 Office: (570) 455-2600/Fax: (570) 455-5540/1-888-KOWALSK (569-2575) Certified Factory Trained Technicians / Financing Available PA002519 s r

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE SERVICING GREATER HAZLETON, BERWICK, CONYNGHAM, TAMAQUA, MT. TOP, BLOOMSBURG, WHITE HAVEN, WEATHERLY GEOTHERMAL • HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • WELL DRILLING PLUMBING • NEW HOME INSTALLATIONS • CUSTOM RADIANT SOLUTIONS INDOOR AIR QUALITY • PROFESSIONAL WATER SYSTEMS

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Mowing • Mulching Backhoe • Excavation Stone Delivery Weekly Trash Pick Up

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Shrub Trimming & Pruning

Keith Vendura JR, Owner

Roll Off Container Service

Hazleton, PA

Snow Plowing, Salting and Cindering

570.956-6039 KnPconst@yahoo.com

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A new beginning for “The Shop”

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By: Liz Tolan

As children, cousins Carmine Parlatore and Francine Umbriac practically grew up in “The Shop”, a building on 11th street that housed the family plumbing business started by Carmen and Rose Maddon. Built in the 1940’s, the shop as it was fondly called was always bustling with activity. The building was a playground of sorts for the Maddons’ 11 children. Of the boys, Joe, Jack, Buzz, Chuck, and Vince all became plumbers in the family business. For over 50 years, the business thrived. In 1986, the stored changed over to the Culligan Store. Mark

7/9 East 11th Street

(located behind the Castle School) ph:

570-578-4244

BUSINESS HOURS Wednesday 11am to 4pm • Friday 1pm to 7pm Saturday 10am to 3pm • Sunday 12 noon to 4pm

April 30th, 2010 Drinks and Refreshments!

Come see Joe Maddon’s Desk before it goes back to California! We will be raffling a piece of Joe Maddon Memorabilia!

EMMY’S COAL & PAVING • • • QUALITY COAL• • • $ 170.00 Per Ton

WE DELIVER TO THE GREATER HAZLETON AREA! OUT OF THE AREA? CALL FOR A PRICE. Hand or Machine Laid Asphalt • General Hauling Concrete Work • Durable Seal Coating Complete Excavating Services

25 YEARS OF QUALITY SERVICE

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-4 pm Sat. 8 am-12 pm

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Maddon ran the water conditioning business, until his relocation to the St. Augustine area. The building has remained empty for the past six years since his departing. The shop, located directly behind The Castle School, is still in wonderful condition. Rough wood floors have been painted a rich red brick. Sunlight streams through sheer curtains in the large front picture window, warming cream colored walls in the front room. Ceiling fans sit at the ready to cool the shop on warm summer days. There is the rich smell of cider and wood throughout. The doorway between the front and back of the building still houses the original C.Maddon and Sons Plumbing and Heating glass door. Behind that door sits the back room and the original service counter where Carmine, Francine and their siblings used to sit, talk and visit their parents at work. As most people are aware, Carmine’s brother Joe is the Manager for the Tampa Bay Ray’s. Some folks used to say that Joe’s team would get to the World Series “when pigs fly”. Well, 2 years ago when the team was on its way to that goal, people started sending Carmine flying pigs! Flying pig pins, statues, pictures, and even a flying pig pendant! The rest as we know is local history. It turns out cousins Carmine and Francine had a dream of their own. They dreamt of re-opening the shop that they spent so much of their childhood in. They wanted to bring the building

MURPHY LUMBER CO. Supplying Quality Building Materials to Area Since 1972

79 State Route, White Haven Mon-Fri 7-5 Sat 7-1pm Just 15 minutes from Mt. Top, Freeland, and Drums

443-8292

MIKE & STAN’S WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

Schedule Your Gutter Cleaning & Yard Clean-up for the Spring! Pressure Cleaning Residential & Office Cleaning

CALL FOR DETAILS...570-454-7971

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back to life, and fill it with antiques, furniture and accessories on consignment. It was decided to re-open the building and call it “The Shop 2”, which stands for a second time, a second chance, for both the building and the items being offered within it. This will be no ordinary consignment shop. Joe Maddons desk stands in one quiet corner, with memorabilia on top of it from his career. Beautiful antiques are tastefully arranged with pottery, books and much more. There is a “reading corner”, where visitors can sit, read, and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee while they relax and reminisce. A memory wall of sorts is planned for the back section of the shop, with black and white photography of family members and everyone who worked in the shop “back in the day”. The Shop 2 will be having its grand opening on April 30th carrying over to May 1st. There will be drinks, refreshments, and a special piece of Joe Maddon memorabilia to be raffled off to one lucky visitor. Naturally, Joe has been a big source of encouragement to both Francine and Carmine in realizing their dream. Indeed, for these ladies as well, pigs are flying!

DANIEL MAKAR A HOMES, INC. Building Tomorrows Dreams

• Custom Built Homes • Additions • Garages • Decks • General Remodeling • Lots for sale at Emerald Estates Over 23 Years of Experience

Daniel Makara, Owner HIC# PA 033707

ph: 570-788-5178 • cell: 570-956-3361

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Home Improvement Tips

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From Carol Kay, Greater Hazleton Senior Citizens Services, Inc. The Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) is designed to ensure consumers get a fair deal from a contractor. This law requires all home improvement contractors, with limited exceptions, to register with the Office of Attorney general and to display their registration number on all advertising and contracts for home improvements and upgrades of $500.00 or more are mandatory under this law and must be signed by the consumer and contractor before the work begins. The contract must state the exact work to be done and include a starting and completion date along with the total cost for the project. The contractor can only ask for 1/3 down. To determine if a contractor is registered call the office of the Attorney General, Home Improvement Consumer Information toll-free helpline at 1-888520-6680. Tips for dealing with unscrupulous home contractors: •

Beware of the contractor who comes to your door unsolicited. • Beware of the contractor who offers reduced prices for work “left-over” materials from a previous job. • Beware of the contractor who gives a post office box without a street address or phone number, or just answering service as a means of contacting him. Tips when having home repairs done: •

Don’t use a contractor who has no experience performing the work you need to have done. The contractor

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Bonomo’s Carpet & Floor Covering

Let’s Talk Real Stimulus! ✃ Clip-n-Save

Best Price Guaranteed! Or We’ll Pay You $100

Offer expires 4/30/2010

Our $100 Guarantee

says you won’t be able to find a better price on Flooring than Bonomo’s Floor Coverings. SIMPLY BRING A WRITTEN QUOTE INTO OUR SHOWROOM

If for Any Reason, Bonomo’s Floor Covering Can’t Beat any Local Competitors First Quality, Non Close Out Written Prices on Identical Merchandise

We’ll Pay You $100

Do It Yourselfers Shop and Compare No One Beats Our Prices

We Have It ALL

Carpet by: Shaw, Mohawk, Bealieu, Karastan Sheet Vinyl and Luxury Vinyl Tile By: Armstrong and Tarkett Hardwood Flooring Ceramic Tile for Baths, Showers, Floors, and Back Splashes Laminate Flooring By: Wilsonart, Armstrong, and Tarkett Window Blinds and Shades Konecto (Pet Resistant) Flooring Serving the Area for Over 55 Years Serving the Area Since 1952

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Ten Steps of Paver Installation

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Provided by Bedrock Gardens 1. 2. 3. 4.

Choose colors and pattern of pavers Mark area 6” wider than patio or walkway design Excavate 8” deep, removing all loose soil. Backfill with modified crushed stone, approximately 1” deep, filling in low spots and compact with plate compactor 4 times around entire area. 5. Add 6” of remaining modified stone and compact, at least 4 times, to a smooth level surface. 6. Place edging forms around exterior lines of patio. Spike in place. 7. Add 1” of screenings (fine crushed stone) and level using a screeding technique. 8. Place pavers on screenings being careful not to disturb leveling pad. 9. Add sandlock by sweeping into joints of pavers. 10. Plate compact, plate compact, plate compact, add more sand and plate compact; then hose off patio and enjoy. Need help? Just ask! We will be happy to help or refer a contractor… call 501-3154.

• Pavers • Retaining Walls • Stone • Mulch • Much More

Delivery Service Available OPEN: M-F 9 - 4:30; SAT. 9 - 2

“Rolling” Fact Just how does America roll? A recent poll says half pay attention to the way toilet paper rolls and one in five is bothered when it’s rolled the wrong way.

Custom Woodworks Creative Kitchens “YOU CAN COUNT ON US!”

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP • RELIABLE SERVICE

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Custom to Stock Cabinets Flooring Countertops Kitchen Design & Installation

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PRIDE HOME SALES, LLC

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Butler Valley Builders Building The Area One House At A Time Breezy Acres in St. Johns New in 2010

For 28 years John Hoffman of Butler Valley Builders has been building custom built house throughout the area. John is proud to offer the home you want and not a cookie cutter in a sterile development. Starting in the spring of 2010, he will be completing a new 2119 square foot house on lot 19 in Breezy Acres Development in St John’s. The home will have many must see custom items. There are also eight large lots still available in Phase II of the Breezy Acre Development. Lot packages are available for under $300,000. John takes a personal interest in each house and is on-site from the start of the planning process to the day he hands the keys to your new home to you. Butler Builders is a fully licensed and insured builder. Please call 788-7322 or 233-0899 to take a tour of their new home and lots available this year.

Family Owned & Operated

570-788-1810

DAILY, WEEKLY, MONTHLY OR YEARLY RENTALS We Have The NEWEST & BEST Units Available!

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Protect Your Driveway from Cracks & Potholes We Brush & Squeegee Sealer Evenly On Your Driveway For Better Coverage And Sealing

PARKING LOTS REPAIRED! Potholes cut, filled and sealed

Our Customers Say We Are The Cleanest!

We’ll pressure wash your deck or siding to remove grit & grime buildup, and restore a fresh clean look to your home or business.

AFFORDABLE PRICES - FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

(Lot 17, Breezy Acres)

* Socials * Auctions * Graduation Parties * Sporting Events * Picnic Grounds * Pools * Fundraisers Discounted

Flushable Units - Handicap Units - Hand Washing Sinks Available

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Dean’s Driveway Sealing and Pressure Washing (570) 273-4011 or (570) 225-8588

New 2117 Square Foot Custom Ranch Home

* Construction Sites * Special Events * Campgrounds * Lawn Parties * Weddings * Company Events

PACKAGES UNDER

300,000

• Many Must See Custom Items • Large Lots Still Available in Phase II

• 28 Years Experience • Locally Owned • Fully Insured & Licensed • Owner On-Site Start to Finish

Butler Valley Builders, Inc. 788-7322 • 233-0899

Advanced Concrete System Basements

Fully Insured & Guaranteed Against Leaks

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Conyngham Builders— Serving the Community since 1953

Individual attention and great prices are a winning combination! Since 1953 you have come to expect great personal service at Conyngham Builders and we intend to keep it that way! When you’re working on a project, you want to spend more time getting the job done and less time locating what you need. In the time it takes to point, click and surf through several web sites we can have you in and out and working. And you won’t have to walk forever in one of those big stores! Lawn Care Maintenance Cutting, Mulching, Landscaping & Fertilizing Spring and Fall Clean Ups Small-Medium Retaining Walls General Handyman Services

But we are much more than that. We love shoppers too! We’re always adding new items that will make your life easier and your living space more interesting. Compare our prices too! We’ve just lowered prices on hundreds of hardware items and we’re always looking for great deals we can pass on to you. Remember, each of us has just so much money and even less time. We’ll save you both.

Phone: 570-459-3064 570-454-1467 Licensed and Insured

Kendall Lawn and Garden Services Snow Blowing, Salting, and Plowing Available

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It’s Time For Spring Cleaning! David Kendall Hazleton, PA 18201

Auker Multi-Trade Landscaping & Excavation Christopher P. Auker

FULL SCALE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING

570-233-3280

LAWN INSTALLATIONS & MOWING • SHRUB & TREE INSTALLATION SHRUBBERY REMOVAL & PRUNING • MULCH & STONE WORK FERTILIZATION - PESTICIDE CONTROL • HARDSCAPING & PATIO DESIGN DRAINAGE INSTALLATION • PARKING LOT CLEAN UP • LEAF & YARD CLEAN UP PROFESSIONAL BACKHOE SERVICE • LAWN DE-THATCHING & AERIFICATION COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT CLEAN UP Fully Serving the Conyngham Valley, Hazleton, Mountaintop, Bloomsburg and Surrounding Areas

“When Quality Matters”

George Nause—(570) 233-0148 • Matthew Nause—(570) 233-0157

Proprietor

126 Conyngham-Drums Rd. Sugarloaf, PA 18249

CONYNGHAM BUILDERS SUPPLY Your Complete Building Solution Center RT. 93 & SUGARLOAF • CONYNGHAM, PA

570-788-1153

OPEN: MON.-FRI. 7 AM TO 5 PM SAT. 7 AM TO 3 PM • SUN. 9 AM TO 2 PM

Fax: (570) 384-3448 • Email: gnause@intergrafix.net

APRIL BAGGED GOODS SPECIALS 40 LB. PELLETIZED LAWN LIME . . . . . $3.97 40 LB. PULVERIZED GARDEN LIME. . . $4.18 40 LB.TOP SOIL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.97 40 LB. ORGANIC HUMUS . . . . . . . . . . . $2.47 2 C.F. BROWN CEDAR MULCH . . . . . . . $3.78 2 C.F. RED CEDAR MULCH . . . . . . . . . . $4.18 4 C.F. PEAT MOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.38

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Warmer Weather Enticing You To Think “Inside The Box”?

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By: Keelyn Radzwich

With summer approaching, now is the time to start thinking about all of your storage needs. Are you a contractor getting ready to begin your busy summer season? Are you getting ready to sell or buy a home? Does your current residence need some renovating or remodeling? Or are you preparing for a special event this summer? A Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit is the solution to all of your summer storage needs! Contractors, are you tired of dragging your equipment to and from the job site every day? A Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit will improve your efficiency and clear your workspace. From tools to building materials, a Lox Box will help keep them safe from theft and weather damage. A Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit will also assist you in moving materials to and from job sites. Buying or selling? Whether renting or buying, upsizing or downsizing, a Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit provides the necessary space to store all of your personal possessions. With a Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit you can store your belongings at your convenience and be assured that they are safe and secure. Homeowners, have you been putting off home renovations due to a lack of storage? A Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit is the solution. A Lok Box Mobile Storage Unit is perfect for storing your things while completing the renovations. You can use a Lok Box to store raw materials. Or use a Lok Box to secure records or documents.

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Is this the summer for a special event? A Lok Box Mobile Storage unit is the perfect companion for all events; weddings, family reunions, festivals. Hassle-free and delivered directly to you, Lok Box Mobile Storage Units are a fast, easy, economical solution for your shortterm storage needs! These units are not only secure, but are also weatherproof. They can be delivered wherever you need them. Call Craig at Radznel’s Outdoor Specialties, 501-3377, to reserve your Lok Box today!

HASSLE-FREE STORAGE D e l i v e r e d D i r e c t l y To Yo u ! LOK BOX Mobile Storage is an Fast, Easy, Economical Solution for your Short-Term Storage Needs! Secure & Weatherproof Storage Units Delivered Wherever You Need Them!

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(NAPSA)-Teaching young children how to spell the word “door” may offer an additional lesson about garage door safety. www.GarageDoorCare.com, a site sponsored by the International Door Association (IDA), spells safety this way: •

Doors are heavy-never stand, run or play under or near any garage door, especially when the door is open or moving.

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT WE’LL SERVICE YOUR EQUIPMENT, NO MATTER WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT!

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• Openers are for adults-never play with the button on the wall that opens and closes the garage door. • Ouch!-never touch any part of a moving garage door. Your fingers and hands can get hurt. • Remotes are for adults- never play with the remote control in the car or on Mom and Dad’s key chain. • IDA is the world’s largest trade association of professional garage door and access system dealers and installers. The site helps homeowners learn about garage door safety and maintenance. It’s an open-and-shut case. Children should learn that the garage door is not a toy.

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Tune-up Pricing Starting at $27.99 Pushmowers, Tractors, Chainsaws, Hedge Trimmers, Weed Wackers, Blowers & Generators

Don J. Elko, President at Covenant Abstract, Inc., a full service title insurance agency. Covenant Abstract offers title insurance, title searches, settlement searches and all of your real estate closing needs.

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A Cool Way To Aid Learning And Leisure

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(NAPSA)-Having hobbies, such as building and operating model trains, may help young people become “model” students. That’s one of the key findings of a study conducted by the research group Rockman et al. The study indicates that such hobbies can help children follow directions, acquire skills in geometry and math, and improve attention to detail and perseverance-abilities that can help them do better in school. Such hobbies can also help adults unwind. For example, ac-

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tor Michael Gross, star of the hit TV series “Family Ties,” worked his way through college as a fireman on the Chicago & North Western Railway line. Today, he finds constructive relaxation by putting his creative energy into model railroading. To help, there’s a Web site where young people and adults can find the hobby that’s right for them-whether it’s model trains, robots, dinosaurs or more. Visitors to the site www.my hobbyfun.net can even find hobby shops that are likely to carry the materials they need. Studies show that hobbies can help children acquire the behaviors that can lead to success in school.

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TO ALL DELINQUENT CUSTOMERS OF THE

GREATER HAZLETON JOINT SEWER AUTHORITY On April 12, 2010, the Authority will begin mailing water shut-off letters to all delinquent customers. To avoid receiving this letter, delinquent customers must pay all account balances prior to April 10, 2010. The Authority will begin posting water shut-off notices on delinquent properties on April 23, 2010. If your property is posted with a shut-off notice, additional charges will be incurred and added to your past due balance. If payment in full is not received, your water will be shut-off on the date(s) printed on the notice. Payment of delinquent past due balances must be made directly to the Authority as stated on the notice. The water shut-off crew will no longer accept payments while performing the shut-offs.

GET READY FOR SUMMER… When it comes to cooling, most people automatically think about forced (or central) air conditioning. However, there is an alternative that is simpler, easier to install and ideally capable of answering today’s concerns for individual comfort and energy savings. The answer is Ductless Split System Air Conditioning. Call us for more information.

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Jim Lagana Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Puriﬁed Water Systems of PA We will provide a FREE in-house testing of your well water to evaluate your water treatment needs.

if your community just received Central Sewer, please call us for your to install your Sewer Lateral. Our ﬁrm has installed thousands of sewer laterals over our years of service. We do not subcontract, all work done in-house by our skilled staff.

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Hot Water Heaters Installed & Serviced • All Types of Plumbing & Heating Repairs Sewer Grinder Pumps Installed & Repaired • HVAC Systems Heating Systems Installed & Serviced • Fixtures & Faucets REpaired & REplaced Water & Fire Damage Restoration • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Full Scale Construction (Residential, Commercial, Industrial & Institutional) Sewer & Drain Cleaning • Water & Sewer Main Repair & Replacement 24-Hour Emergency Service • Water Softeners & Conditioning Sewer Cleaning & Video Services• All Types of Water Well Pumps Repaired & Replaced

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PLANNING A NEW HOME

We can assist you from the planning stages to assure a quality and timely project. If the economy is delaying your plans for a new home, contact us for any of your remodeling needs. For a limited time, we will offer a

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Introducing Steve Yoder, our new manager with 32 years experience!

If you are in need of a Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing System or Repair of your existing system, please contact our service manager Steve Yoder @ 570.455.5450 ext. 113.

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HAZLE TOWNSHIP BUILDING DEPT. P.O. BOX 506 HARLEIGH, PA 18225-0506 PHONE: 570 453-2466 FAX: 570 453-2402 Delivery Address: 101 W. 27th St. Hazleton, PA 18202

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Free Delivery Within 20 Miles “Locally built garages and sheds for all your stuff”

- Jay Brubacker, Builder/Retailer-

Now that spring has arrived everyone is starting to think about home improvement projects. Hazle Township would like to remind everyone of the following: Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act all home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General. Contractors who work in Commercial Construction and New Residential Construction must purchase a license from the municipality they are working in (if applicable to that municipality) All home improvement contractors must provide their registration number to you and list it on all advertisements, contracts, estimates, and proposals You can verify a contractor is registered with the Commonwealth by calling the Attorney General at 1-888-520-6680 or visit their website at www.attorneygeneral.gov As the homeowner you are responsible for permits, it doesn’t matter if the property owner or the contractor picks up the permit in our office. If a building/zoning permit is required for an improvement project and you are found working without one the property owner can be fined $250.00 plus the cost of the permit. If you are in doubt about whether or not a permit is necessary for your project give our office a call we will be more than happy to assist you Building Inspector- Gary Sanzi 570-453-2466 or 570-233-0121 Electrical Inspector-John Chernock 570-233-7404

Houck Homes, Inc.

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Specializing in Modular & Manufactured Homes – Family Owned & Operated Since 1961 – Beautifully Decorated Climate Controlled Homes on Display

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Zoning Office- Fran Calarco 570-455-2039 or 570-233-0126 Planning Office Lee Ann Kasha 570-453-2467 Sewage Enforcement Office - Dave Popiak 570-956-0721 Our office is open Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. we are located at 101 West 27th Street Hazle Township Pa. (Behind Hazle Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co. off of Rte 309) Website: www.hazletownship.com

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Radon and Remodeling

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By Allan Lenhardt

Thinking of finishing that basement and making it a family room or perhaps an extra bedroom? Before you pick out carpet or wall coverings, you should seriously consider IF 1000 PEOPLE WHO SMOKED THE RISK OF CANCER FROM WHAT TO DO testing for Ra- RADON LEVEL WERE EXPOSED TO THIS LEVEL RADON EXPOSURE COMPARES STOP SMOKING AND… OVER A LIFETIME TO… don. Even new could get 250 times the risk of drowning Fix your home homes with built 20 pCI/l About 260lungpeople cancer in passive sys- 10 pCI/l About 150 people could get 200 times the risk of dying in a Fix your home lung cancer house fire tems should be About 120 people could get 30 times the risk of dying Fix your home lung cancer in a fall tested for Radon 8 pCI/l About 62 people could get 5 times the risk of dying in a Fix your home lung cancer car crash to ensure safe 4 pCI/l Consider fixing between About 32 people could get 6 times the risk of dying from levels. Radon is 2 pCI/l 2 and 4 pCI/l lung cancer poison Reducing radon levels below 2 could get the second lead- 1.3 pCI/l About 20lungpeople (Average indoor radon level) pCI/l is difficult cancer Reducing radon levels below 2 ing cause of lung 0.4 pCI/l (Average indoor radon level) pCI/l is difficult cancer, and if RaTHE RISK OF CANCER FROM WHAT TO DO IF 1000 PEOPLE WHO NEVER don is present in RADON LEVEL SMOKED WERE EXPOSED TO RADON EXPOSURE COMPARES STOP SMOKING AND… THIS LEVEL OVER A LIFETIME TO… your home, the About 36 people could get 35 times the risk of drowning Fix your home basement will 20 pCI/l lung cancer About 18 people could get lung 20 times the risk of dying in a have the high- 10 pCI/l Fix your home cancer house fire est levels. Now About 15 people could get lung 4 times the risk of dying Fix your home 8 pCI/l cancer in a fall that you will be About 7 people could get The risk of dying in a Fix your home lung cancer car crash spending more 4 pCI/l Consider fixing between About 4 people could get The risk of dying from poison 2 pCI/l time there, you 2 and 4 pCI/l lung cancer Reducing radon levels below 2 About 2 people could get (Average indoor radon level) and your fam- 1.3 pCI/l pCI/l is difficult lung cancer Reducing radon levels below 2 ily are at an in- 0.4 pCI/l (Average indoor radon level) pCI/l is difficult

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creased risk. A certified company like PA Radon Solutions can test your home for Radon and provide a written report in 48 hours. A second reason for testing for Radon before finishing your basement is that Radon systems are usually installed in the basement and they can then be concealed behind walls, floors and ceilings. PA Radon Solutions, a locally owned company, can install a Radon system, guaranteed to reduce Radon to safe levels, in one day. A properly designed and installed Radon system will also reduce moisture, mold and humidity in your home. Why put yourself and your family at risk? Have your home tested. Give Pat at PA Radon Solutions a call to schedule a Radon test or answer any questions you might have. For fast, courteous, professional service or accurate information call PA Radon Solutions at 384-3574 or toll free at 1-866-384-3574.

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Save $100s or more

with new energy-efficient appliances.

Take advantage of the new E-power rebates from PPL Electric Utilities. ENERGY STAR® appliances and energy-efficient equipment can save you money for years to come because they use less electricity than older models. And now with E-power rebates it takes less money to buy them.

So many rebates. So many ways to save. Go to our Web site at www.pplelectric.com/e-power to find great rebates on these ENERGY STAR appliances and other energy-efficient equipment: Refrigerators Window AC units Clothes washers Dishwashers Home office equipment …and much more

A great deal that won’t last a great deal longer. These rebates are retroactive to July 1, 2009. But funds for this E-power rebate program are limited, so act quickly. Visit our Web site at www.pplelectric.com/e-power or give us a call and start saving today!

To get your money-saving rebates visit:

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The Way America Rolls May Surprise You

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(NAPSA)-When it comes to flip- flopping on the issues, one domestic question that has yet to be resolved is: Over or under? What is the preferred way to hang a roll of toilet paper? Should it roll over or roll under? To gain insight into how America rolls and why, a recent survey asked 1,000 Americans how they unraveled. The survey found: • When it comes to hang-ups, more men than women notice the direction the toilet paper rolls. Men (21 percent) are more likely than women (15 percent) to say they are annoyed when a significant other or housemate rolls the toilet paper the “wrong” way. • Quite a few Americans find it tough to deal with life’s little issues. In response to the Cottonelle brand survey, 40 percent of the respondents were bothered when the empty toilet paper roll was not replaced-more than the percentage of people who get annoyed by dirty dishes left in the sink (38 percent), laundry left unfolded (21 percent) or sleeping with a bed hog (19 percent). Of those who have housemates who “roll the wrong way,” a quarter are frustrated by it and one in five feels ignored when it happens. • When it comes to reasons to roll, there are three main reasons people give for hanging their toilet paper the way they do. Fortynine percent say the way they roll makes the paper easier to grab, while 12 percent do so to guard against kids and pets going wild with the roll. The majority (51 percent) admit it’s just an ingrained habit.

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• More Americans flip the roll than you might suspect. Amazingly, one in five Americans cops to changing the way the toilet paper is hung to their preferred direction when at someone else’s house. Those who prefer hanging the roll over are more likely to have engaged in flipping the direction of the roll at a friend’s home. • Overs are more likely to get overworked. In addition to being more apt to switch the way the toilet paper rolls at friends’ homes, those who prefer to hang over seem more passionate about the whole subject. Visit www.CottonelleRollPoll.com to voice your opinion on how you roll to help solve the Great Debate once and for all.

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65 total sites 55 Full Hookups 20, 30 & 50 amp receptacle monthly sites available

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Each site offers: an open fire pit • picnic table • electric & water hook up. Amenities range from clean, safe, primitive tent sites to full electric, water & disposal hookups for the largest recreational vehicles. YOU & YOUR FAMILY CAN

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FineArt & Antiques

By Dr. Lori

Dr. Lori’s Downsizing Tips Overwhelming. I think that’s the best word to describe the feelings, fears, and finality of downsizing. I help people through this difficult process on a regular basis by conducting in-home appraisals evaluating art, antiques, furniture, and collectibles. I find that most people are both excited to move on to a new phase in life and terrified about how to actually get there. Treasure the Trash I think that the age old statement that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure is silly. Stupid, even. Why? Ask yourself, why isn’t my trash also my treasure? If it is a treasure to someone else, then it is worth money to you, too. You like money, right? Money for trash! People who sort through your curbside trash don’t think that unwanted stuff is trash. They know it can be valuable. They know it’s treasure. Some of the most valuable “trash” is in the homes of the guys who removed the rented dumpster from your deceased grandma’s front yard after you cleaned out her house and trashed everything. A man in Rochester, NY picked up a piece of “trash” from his neighbor’s curbside pile and sold that trashed chair for $198,000.That doesn’t sound like trash to me, it sounds like cash. Do you ever wonder why all these people—seems like everybody you know--are involved in the buying and selling of antiques? They are taking what you have defined as trash just because you don’t like it and they are turning your unknown treasure into their treasure. In these tough economic times, Americans need to realize that they have valuable stuff and they need to realize it fast! In Your Best Interest Is this a profile of your downsizing situation? Your son-in-law wants to throw everything in the dumpster, so he doesn’t have to move it to your new residence. Your daughter wants you to keep everything that isn’t nailed down. And, your grand daughter is searching for cool stuff for her first apartment. Then, there are these other subsidiary folks like nosy neighbors and local handymen who are wondering how you will fit your antique grandfather clock or Rococo revival armoire in your new place. Of course, there is always someone like your landscaper, a friend of a friend, or your former housekeeper who is more than willing to give you “a few bucks” for one of those oversized antiques—just to help you out. The only people they will help out are themselves. They are trying to help themselves to your valuable stuff. Remember, even during this trying time, others may try to take advantage of you. Often, when I make statements like this to help regular

folks, I receive hate mail from some people “in the business” who don’t want me to make you aware of what’s really happening out there. Be Prepared As you downsize, remember that certain objects, no matter their age or value, are priceless. Your adult son’s macaroni picture frame made in kindergarten, grandma’s favorite holiday sheet music, and the cookie tin of family photographs will all command an important place in your new residence. No matter what, don’t compromise on these objects and don’t give them up. No matter how little space you have or you think you have, it’s important to keep these family heirlooms. My advice is to make room for these special pieces and you’ll be happy you did. Just like the other phases in your life, downsizing is a big step. Talk to your family and loved ones. Ask for help. They don’t call them “loved ones” for nothing. Most likely, you didn’t accumulate all of that stuff alone, so why would you be expected to get rid of it or make decisions about it without any help?! Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, award-winning TV personality, and TV talk show host, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide and hosts vacation cruises focusing on art and antiques. As seen on The Tonight Show, watch Dr. Lori nationwide on the Fine Living Network and on “Daytime”. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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Kindergarten this Fall, Is your child ready? The kindergarten we remember is very different from today’s standards. Kindergarteners are now expected to come in with skills such as letter recognition, writing letters and words on lined paper, counting with one to one correspondence, letter sounds, and high-level social and daily living skills from the day they walk through the school doors. Generally, parents are not educated on what it means for their child to be ready for kindergarten or what that “readiness” entails. Key research findings indicate that those who go through pre-kindergarten programs are more likely to graduate from high school, make higher wages as adults, have larger vocabularies, increased math skills, know more letters and more letter-sound associations, and are more familiar with words and book concepts. Even children in preschool programs with highly involved parents will benefit from the unique curriculum the Kindergarten Readiness Program has to offer families. The KRP focuses on the key skills that will help your child have a successful academic life from the beginning. Your child will be taught by a certified teacher and an occupational therapist who have designed a unique and researched based curriculum that allows them to learn in a center-based, multi-modal approach. The KRP is six weeks long in the summer from July through August that will allow your child to be ready and excited to begin kindergarten in September. Please call us for a free private readiness evaluation of your child today! Enrollment is very limited. 570-436-8748 www.readinessprogram.com readinessprogram@gmail.com

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Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Announces Fourteenth Annual Community Reading Day On April 29th

PHOTO CAPTION: Community Reading Day will be held on April 29th between 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. in the first and second grade classrooms in Hazleton area schools and second grades throughout Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wayne counties. Getting ready for the day are, front row from left 1st and 2nd grade students at Heights Terrace Elementary/Middle School: Alivia Platek, Dewin Concepcion, Monserrat Paniagua and Ethan Mariano; back row from left, Michael Dorneman, Bank of America, sponsor; Donald Bayzick, director of elementary education in the Hazleton Area School District; Linda Mantush, marketing assistant at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, event coordinator; and, a secondgrader at the school. Community Reading Day will open the doors of possibility and imagination to area youth-letting them know Northeastern Pennsylvania is a great place to build a life and career. That’s the message the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is sending through its partnership in the Fourteenth Annual Community Reading Day program, sponsored by Bank of America. This event will be held on April 29th between 9:15 am and 10:15 am in the first and second grade classrooms in Hazleton Area schools and in second grades throughout Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties. In addition to the Greater Hazleton Chamber, additional event partners are the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, the Greater Scranton Chamber, the Greater Carbondale Area Chamber, the Greater Pittston Chamber, the South Valley Chamber, the Wayne County Chamber, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association, and Boyds Mills Press. Together, these regional groups organized this annual event as part of their ongoing efforts to encourage business/education partnerships. The Community Reading Day program is designed to promote literacy and to strengthen the partnership between business and education. Business volunteers will visit first and second grade classrooms in public, private and parochial schools, and Luzerne County Head Start classrooms, to read a book to the students, discuss the book and their career, and donate the book to the class. This event also gives the students and teachers the opportunity to interact with a representative of the business community.

PANORAMA MAGAZINE Bank of America has sponsored this event since it began fourteen years ago. The company proudly takes an active role in the community, particularly with programs that create opportunities for youth. By sponsoring Community Reading Day, Bank of America hopes to reach young people with the message that literacy and education are the keys to their future. Last year, over 70 volunteers from Chamber-member businesses participated in the program. Efforts are currently underway to match volunteers with classrooms. To find out more about the program, contact Linda Mantush at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at 570-455-1509 or email: lmantush@ hazletonchamber.org.

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Enjoy One Bourbon, One Scotch, and One Rockin’ Blues Concert Courtesy of BRE Presents

George Thorogood has a theory. “In any field, especially the arts, there are always two things -- ‘genius’ and ‘very clever.’ There’s no in-between. You’re either a genius or very clever. I’m going to throw out two names at you. John Lennon--genius, right? And Mick Jagger? Very clever. See what I’m saying? I’ll give you another example. Einstein--genius. And George Thorogood-very clever.” Yet what about the people who think Thorogood is a genius in his own way? “OK, I’m a genius at being very clever,’’ he says with a hearty laugh. George & The Destroyers fought their way to the top. They came out of Delaware in the ‘70s as a jarringly high-energy bunch whose raucous, slide guitar-stoked, blues-rock takes on tunes by Chuck Berry, Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley and others helped land them a record deal. In the ‘80s, they released a series of gold records, including 1982’s Bad To The Bone, with the now infamous title track, and 1988’s Born To Be Bad, with the swaggering hit, “You Talk Too Much.’’ With two more decades of hitmaking under his belt, Thorgood released the 2004 compilation, Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock, which went gold and was #1 on Billboard’s blues chart for a noteworthy 60 weeks, while winning the magazine’s award for Blues Record of the Year.

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Still, Thorogood good-naturedly downplays his accomplishments. “In 1970 I said, ‘You ain’t no genius, George.’ You’ve got to figure out a way to do this with barely a high school education and no voice to speak of and some interesting chops on the guitar. But you’ve got to bullshit your way in there, man. I say this to the world: The Beatles did what they did, the rest of us played the blues.” The Destroyers have expanded through the years and now include not only original members Jeff Simon and Billy Blough, but guitarist Jim Suhler (a Texan who was brought aboard in 1999) and saxophonist Buddy Leach, who joined in 2003. Their latest effort, last summer’s The Dirty Dozen, is a scorching new blues-rock album pairing six new studio recordings with six classic fan favorites, including tracks written by a who’swho of American blues legends (Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, “Sleepy” John Estes, Chuck Berry, Howlin’ Wolf, and Willie Dixon). The album’s new recordings and fan favorites are grouped as LP-inspired “sides.” Through it all, Thorogood maintains his cleverness. “How far can you stretch three chords? Or in my case, one chord?’’ he says, laughing again. “How many different paint jobs can I put on ‘Johnny B. Goode’? You got it? My biggest thrill is when somebody says to a friend, ‘I’ve got George’s new CD and it’s just like the last one.’” George Thorgood

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Concert Series to feature the music of Andew Lloyd Webber

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, fifth offering of the 2009-10 season is the musical production The Best of Broadway Presents the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This delightful program will feature four talented singers offering some of the best loved songs of one of the world’s most successful and prolific musical theater composers. Musical theatre lovers will find this feast served up Friday, April 23, 2010, at 7:30 PM on the stage in the Hazleton High School Auditorium. The program was originally intended to be the final performance of this year’s series, but that changed with the postponement of the February concert due to snow. As originally scheduled this concert would have been a bookend to the opening concert featuring the music of Irving Berlin. In many ways the achievements of Webber might be said to match or eclipse those of Berlin. Webber has achieved great popular success, with several musicals that have run for more than a decade both in the London and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, two film scores, and a Latin Requiem Mass. Webbers music has been recognized with six Tony Awards (and 40 nominations), three Grammy Awards (with an additional 60 nominations), and an Academy Award (two other nominations). Four fabulous performers with dynamic voices and dazzling talent will recreate memorable moments from the more than three decades of Webber’s international, award-winning productions. In this production, the versatility of Webber’s compositions is astounding. From the rock opera “Jesus Christ Super Star”, through the latest, “Aspects of Love,” the extraordinary talents of Raymond Saar, Diane Ketchie, Joan Ryan and Scott Harlan present marvelous music and unforgettable emotions. These gifted veterans of the Broadway musical stage, insiders all, have between them logged thousands of performances. The show begins with a driving, exciting rendition of Sunset Boulevard and takes you on an unforgettable musical journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits. Revisit the powerful rock musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, the thrilling strains of Evita, the playfulness of Cats and the heart-pounding rhythms

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of Starlight Express. Then explore timeless melodies from By Jeeves, Song and Dance, and Aspects of Love as well as the soaring passion of Phantom of the Opera - the longest running show in the history of Broadway! As narrator, production director Raymond Saar recounts many biographical facts of Webber’s life, and provides the background of the musical numbers. Scott Harlan, an excellent tenor accompanies the group on the piano through memorable hits like Sunset Blvd., Heaven on Their Minds, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, What’s New, Buenos Aires?, Night of a Thousand Stars, Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina, Memories, Think of Me, Phantom of the Opera, Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, As If We Never Said Goodbye, Light at the End of the Tunnel, and many more. The Best of Broadway Presents the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber promises to provide a memorable evening of top notch musical entertainment. Tickets for The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990.

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The donation for this event is $20.00 per person (must be 21)

THIS EVENT IS

it is intended for the people of Hazleton to spend the day NOT A Instead visiting 8 local establishments. Throughout the day there will be RACE! entertainment and fundraisers at these locations, check for details.

Sign-ups will begin @ 11:00am, and continue throughout the afternoon. Tour will conclude back at Cusat’s Café at 6 pm. There will be live entertainment featuring SHOOT THE MOON, BACK HOME , 52 PICK UP along with raffle prizes and giveaways after the event we would appreciate supporting our participants.

8 STOPS

(1) The Capri (2) The Coal Cracker (3) Lenny’s La Café (4) Paradise Bar And Grille (5) Cusat’s Café (6) Home Court Sports Bar (7) Antone’s Lounge (8) Hello Again

MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE AS OF THE DAY OF THE EVENT. MUST HAVE PROPER LEGAL IDENTIFICATION.

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TO REGISTER CONTACT: JEFFREY CUSAT / CUSAT’S CAFÉ

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30, can help you select, prepare and serve a delectable ham. The experts at Kentucky Legend Hams field calls at (866) 343-5058 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Ham facts and recipes are at www.specialty foodsgroup.com and (800) 925-3663. *** Sweet, fiber-rich, dried California Mission and Calimyrna figs offer a wealth of nutritional value, including iron, potassium and calcium. To order figs or find kitchen-tested recipes, go to www.valleyfig.com and www. cookscountrytv.com.

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SPRING IS HERE!

Time to prepare for Flea & Tick Season!! We have Frontline, K9 Advantix, and Advantage for Cats & Dogs CAT, DOG, REPTILE & FISH SUPPLIES • FISH TANKS KONG TOYS FOR DOGS • BEDS • SHAMPOO

39 Tanks of Freshwater Fish 9 Tanks of Saltwater Fish Guinea Pigs • Ferret • Chinchilla • Hamsters • Birds & Reptiles NUTRO • SCIENCE DIET • NATURE’S BEST • FEEDERS

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SHENANDOAH 924

FARMERS/FLEA MARKET THURSDAY 9am to 7pm

Gold Star Auction

24 West Lloyd Street, Shenandoah

(Bid Board)

570.691.1458

The world’s biggest jack-o’-lantern was carved from an 827-pound pumpkin in California in 1992.

Announcing the Grand Opening of

Gino’s Italian Eatery

Located on Route 93 in the Valley Plaza Complex, Conyngham, PA “Come enjoy an Authentic Italian Dining Experience in a Contemporary and Casual Setting”

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2 Large Cheese Pizzas 2 Stuffed Shells or $ 2 Manicotti Dinners

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Phone:

3rd Sat. of the month

Next Auction April 17th

We will Cater Your Event of Any Size! In-House or Pick-up D.J. Services Available HOURS: 6AM TO 5PM MON.-FRI. 7AM TO 2PM SAT. • CLOSED SUN.

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Outside Flea Market & Yard Sale Every Thurs. 9am-7pm & Sat. 8am-1pm

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Fresh Turkey Sausage, Turkey Salad Fresh Ground Turkey, Fresh Tenderloins, Smoked Products, Frozen Chipsteaks, Meatloaf, Pies, Dinners, BBQ & more

HOT FOOD ALSO AVAILABLE

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Dollars and “Tattoo-Sense”

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Tattoo of the month

By Joe Molinaro, Underground Tattoo

One of the best quotes I ever heard pertaining to the world of body art goes simply…”A great tattoo is not cheap and a cheap tattoo is not great”, how true is this?!? Unless your relative, best friend or your artist is in debt to you somehow, this statement should be regarded as …”priceless”! The days of the $25.00 tattoo are long over folks! With the ever growing economic crunch facing all of us and small businesses alike, I cannot imagine that a reputable ink shop could possibly afford to kick-out killer artwork for silly low prices. Another quote comes to mind as I’m writing this….”If something sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.” Wow! What a great one to remember! This really applies in the “tattoo world” and in all things! On your next visit, or if this is your 1st visit for body art and the price you get is unrealistically low, make sure you are really considering what you are getting for your buck! Is it real quality, using only the best and safest materials to do a job that they should truly be qualified to do? Make a checklist! Let’s not forget the guy or girl looking to retire on your forearm piece…a price so high you need to take out a bank loan to finish should be questioned as well! This all goes back to one concept…do your research, and above all….Think B 4 U Ink™!! You can make a priceless difference in your life!

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Client: Ryan Cannon Age: 20 Location: Right Arm Hours: Approx. 4 Why the design: “It’s a crazy design blending mushrooms, waterfalls and faces” Why Underground: “I love the art and the top of the line ink! That’s right! Looking forward to finishing my sleeve”

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FREE 6” SUB

3 for $ 12.99

Buy Any Regular 6” Sub and 21 oz. Drink Get Another 6” Sub Free Expires 8/01/10

Get Any Breakfast on Muffin For 99¢ Expires 8/01/10

Buy Any Breakfast Sub At Regular Price And Get Free Coffee

Expires 8/01/10

Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the following Subway locations:500 Centre Street, Freeland, 35 E. Broad Street, Hazleton and 196 Airport Beltway, West Hazleton.

1.99 SUB

Get 6” Meatball Sub For $1.99 Expires 8/01/10 Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the following Subway locations:500 Centre Street, Freeland, 35 E. Broad Street, Hazleton and 196 Airport Beltway, West Hazleton.

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FREE BREAKFAST

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Get Any 3 Footlong Subs For $12.99

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99¢ BREAKFAST

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4.99 6” MEAL $

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FREE FOOTLONG

Buy A Coffee and Get A Free Breakfast on Muffin

Includes 6” Sub, Medium Drink and Bag of Chips

Buy Any Footlong and Large Drink Get Another Footlong Free

Expires 8/01/10

Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the following Subway locations:500 Centre Street, Freeland, 35 E. Broad Street, Hazleton and 196 Airport Beltway, West Hazleton.

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Bring Your Party and Meeting to the Historic Stage Coach Inn

The Historic Stage Coach Inn can be the perfect setting for your parties meetings and gatherings. Offering a unique setting in the heart of the beautiful Butler Valley, the Stage Coach Inn can make your next gathering extra special. With many different rooms available we can handle parties and events from small office parties to glorious wedding receptions in our spectacular Crystal Ball Room. at Cookies Cafe Luncheon meetings, Catering, Banquets, Weddings, Bridal and Baby Showers, small private parties APRIL 15TH, 2010 and Business meetings are easily arranged by calling Mike at 570788-5158. See is believing so State Route 93 come see Mike and experience the Sugarloaf, PA 18249 Historic stage Coach Inn.

SCOOPERS ICE CREAM

LAND & SEA BUFFET Every Friday

Also Includes All New Pasta Bar

Treat Your Mother

788-1883

Now Taking Reservations For Traditional Grand Buffet For Mother’s Day!

459-5826 Take Outs Welcome Non-Smoking

• MONDAY NITE - $1.00 OFF an Order of Wings • TUESDAY NITE - NY Strip Steak $11.50 (all the trimmings) • WEDNESDAY NITE - PINT NITE (8-10 pm domestic drafts) Flat Iron Steak Nite • THURSDAY NITE - 32 oz. Whaler Nite Steak & Ribs Nite

19.95 Adults $10.95 Children 4-12

Add a 6 oz. Lobster Tail $10.95 (each lobster)

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21.95 Adults $10.95 Children 4-12 Toddlers under age 4 are FREE Prices do not include tax and gratuity

Visit our website for complete menu & catering info. www.stagecoachonline.com Serving Fine Food Since 1947

• FRIDAY NITE - HAPPY HOUR 6-8 pm • ALL SPECIALS IN-HOUSE ONLY •

HAZLETON’S OWN…“THE MUG” 45 S. CHURCH STREET HAZLETON • 455-3071 Banquet Available For All Occasions up to 75 people

A P R I L M O N D AY - F R I D AY S P E C I A L S LUNCH SPECIALS 11AM-4PM MONTHLY Pick A Dilly Sandwich...$4.25 BREAKFAST SPECIAL Grilled Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Eggs & Homefries…$1.45 (6-9 am)

BREAKFAST SPECIALS 5-11 AM

Includes Potato Chips, Pickles, Cole Slaw & Cup of Soup

Turkey, Bacon, Tomato Melt on Pita Bread...$4.95

Build Your Own Omelette…$2.99 Ham, Egg & Cheese Sandwich…$1.95 2 eggs, home fries, toast & coffee…$2.95 Pancakes w/choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage…$2.95

HOT BREAKFAST BUFFET Every Friday & Saturday in April

8 am to 11 am DINE IN ONLY

Includes Potato Chips, Pickles, Cole Slaw & Cup of Soup

Hawaiian Quesadilla...$4.95

Onion, Ham, Cheddar Cheese and Pineapple Includes Tartar Sauce, Cole Slaw & Cup of Soup

Italian Sausage & Pepper Sub...$4.95

Includes Potato Chips, Pickles, Cole Slaw & Cup of Soup

Highway 309 Drums, PA

570-788-5158

Casual Fine Dining

Make reservations early for your special occasion in our beautiful Crystal Ballroom

LOCALLY MADE!! BREAD • PITZA • PASTRIES AND MORE!!

Blue Comet Burger...$4.95

Includes Potato Chips, Pickles, Cole Slaw & Cup of Soup

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Here's some money saving coupons from the friendly folks at KFC. Your family home meal replacement headquarters.

COUPON

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Each meal contains: • New Original Recipe or Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Filet • 1 Side Item of your choice • Buttermilk Biscuit or Cornbread Muffin • Medium Beverage HAZLETON KFC ONLY

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3-Piece Meal

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Each meal contains: • 3 pieces of Chicken Wing-leg-thigh • Cole Slaw • Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy • Buttermilk Biscuit or Cornbread Muffin

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Limit 6 per coupon

1 2 3 4 5 6

Offer Expires May 2,2010

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Scamutz – Hazleton’s Cheese

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The Cheese Store & More on 15th Street in Hazleton, with its rooftop cow, has been a landmark in Hazleton for many years. Once an actual cheese producing factory, it still hand produces the famous Hazleton “scamutz”. Both Hazletonians and visitors alike love scamutz for its stretchy, creamy melting quality. Originally, scamutz was the cheese of choice to top pizza as well as sausage hoagies and meatball hoagies. It can also be enjoyed sliced and paired with your favorite pepperoni, supprasata or salami or served with sliced tomatoes, fire roasted peppers, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh basil – irresistible. Although many inquiries are received about the store’s specialty cheeses and the preparation of the homemade products, the most frequently asked question is, “What’s the difference between mozzarella and scamutz?” Stop in and you’ll find the answer and discover why scamutz is such a favorite of all who have tasted it. In addition to scamutz, many other Italian favorites are made on the premises – ravioli, cavatelli, stuffed shells, gnocchi, lasagna, and stuffed eggplant to name a few. Imported pastas, imported cookies, dipping oils and cheese spreads are just a few of the new product additions. The Cheese Store family and customers are always ready to share recipes, meal ideas and suggest their favorite pasta sauce. Great specialty cheeses, a great deli, great prices and imported products all make The Cheese Store a great little store.

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Volunteer Center of Greater Hazleton’s “CELEBRATING MOTHERS” Event Kick- off

The Celebrating Mothers event kick-off Committee recently met to begin planning for the Volunteer Center of Greater Hazleton’s 16th Annual luncheon honoring mothers and grandmothers in the Greater Hazleton area. This special occasion will take place at Lobitz’s Catering Hall on Sunday April 25th from noon until 3 p.m. Nursing Home, Assisted Living, and Personal Care residents are invited as guests to share in this special event in honor of mothers and grandmothers who might otherwise be alone for Mother’s Day. This occasion also provides the community an opportunity to create an enjoyable event and to celebrate these wonderful women who have given their love and support through the years. An afternoon of great food, entertainment, flowers, candy, and great door prizes will be part of the celebration. This year’s event will also include as emcee Hazleton’s own, Andy Mehalchick and features music by Tony Angelo.

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The Volunteer Center of Greater Hazleton is accepting donations and sponsorships at this time to help support this great event. This year’s attendance is sure to top last year’s attendance of over 200 area women and their guests. Consider bringing your mother, sister, neighbor, or grandmother! Contributions can be sent to The Volunteer Center of Greater Hazleton, 212 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Beth Ann Wenner, Executive Director at 453-0426. And don’t forget the “Angel Sponsor” form in this publication.

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with by Joan Barbush

“April, the angel of the months” -Vita Sackville-West Easter falls on a different date every year. How can you tell when next Easter will be? Here’s how: Look at a calendar and find the spring equinox. That will be March 20 or 21st. Find the first full moon after the spring equinox. The next Sunday after that full moon is Easter Sunday. Easter is always on a Sunday and it falls sometime between March 22nd and April 25th.

Seafood Bisque 3 cans cream of potato soup 3 cans milk 1 small can of tiny shrimp (drained) 1 package of imitation crabmeat ( this works best) 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded) ¼ Cup Parmesan cheese Method: Combine the above ingredients and heat in crock pot until cheese is melted and mixture is heated. This recipe may be doubled.

Easy Potato Pancakes 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns ½ cup chopped onions ¼ cup minced fresh parsley 2 TBSP. milk 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Cooking oil Method: Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly, transfer to a larger bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt, mix well. Place oil about ¼ inch in a skillet over medium heat. Drop by ¼ cupfuls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

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Country Baked Beans 4 cans (16 ounces) baked beans, drained 1 Bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce 1 large onion chopped 1 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup packed brown sugar Method: In two ungreased 2 quart baking dishes, combine all of the ingredients. Stir until blended. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until heated through.

Marshmallow Lime Salad 1 package (3 ounces) lime jello 1 package (3 ounces) lemon jello 2 cups boiling water 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained 1 carton (8 ounces) small curd cottage cheese 1 cup mayonnaise Method: In a bowl, dissolve both packages of gelatin in boiling water. Add marshmallows and stir until dissolved. Chill until partially set. Combine pineapple, cottage cheese, and mayonnaise; stir into gelatin. Pour into a 9” square dish and chill until firm.

The pumpkin whoopie pie recipe in the March issue was submitted by Carole Demko, Lock Haven. Send your recipes to “In The Kitchen With Panorama” c/o Joan Barbush, P.O. Box 766, Hazleton, PA. 18201, or email me at recipes@panoramapa.com

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Pro Football Hall of Famer had the best year in Hazleton Minor League Baseball History By Rev. Connell A. McHugh

One of the greatest players in the history of the New York Giants had a fabulous year in 1930 when he was a member of the Hazleton minor league baseball team which played in the New York-Penn League. The league at that time was called a B league, the equivalent of today’s Double A League in which Reading competes. Kenneth Elmer Strong was born in West Haven, Connecticut on April 21, 1906. He became the area schools top athlete and went on to play college football at New York University. Though at first he was a blocking back, he became an excellent halfback and led the nation in scoring in 1928 with 162 points. The great sports writer, Grantland Rice, felt that Strong was one of the best all around players in pro football, excelling in blocking, running, and kicking. In 1934 he led the Giants to an NFL title over the Chicago Bears by scoring 2 touchdowns, 2 extra points, and a field goal. In all, Strong played 14 years in the NFL, 9 with the New York Giants. He was all-pro 5 times and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. His number 50 was retired by the Giants. While Ken Strong’s outstanding college and NFL careers are pretty well known, probably far less people realize he was once considered the best baseball product to come from a New York college since Lou Gehrig. Ken Strong began playing pro baseball for the New Haven Profs in 1929 where he slugged 21 homeruns and had 80 RBI’s. His next year as a member of the Hazleton club was fantastic to put it mildly. Strong played 117 games for Hazleton. In

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Country Folk is your complete home décor center all year round

Located in rural Nescopeck, Country Folk sits in the middle of farm fields with grazing horses and the scenic Nescopeck Mountain as a backdrop. A destination stop for many people, Country Folk’s customer base draws from neighboring states as well as adjoining communities. Beginning with the holiday season in 1989, Country Folk has expanded from the original three-room farm butcher shop to what it is today-20,000 square feet of merchandise ranging from candles, Boyd’s Bears and Vera Bradley bags to a complete home décor line. The three-story barn showcases the various furniture and rug lines in different room settings complete with lighting, framed art work, quilts, clocks, florals, window treatments, pottery and so much more. Next door the Display House is open to the public with rooms of decorating ideas. Using inventory from the store, each room is a wealth of ideas created by the very talented and imaginative Country Folk employees. Settings change with every season, so each trip to the store is filled with something new and wonderful. Country Folk is spectacular during the holiday season. The store closes for two weeks before the holidays in order to transform the store into a winter wonderland. The holidays are kicked off with a Christmas open house which has become a very anticipated event. Hundreds of people come from near and far to see what the staff has come up with each year. Another anticipated event is the annual tent sale. Always held the weekend after the Fourth of July, crowds of people wait at the starting gate just to be the first to get to the fantastic savings under four huge tents. Country Folk has become famous for the free hot dogs and soda during those three days, which just adds to

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the fun. Each month of the year, Country Folk hosts some type of event from Super Bowl sales, to furniture sales, specials for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter and other special holidays; there is always something going on at Country Folk. At Country Folk, customer service is of the utmost importance. From picking out that perfect gift, to coordinating an entire room, the staff at Country Folk is there to help you have a satisfying experience. They want to see you return many times throughout the year. So take a ride into the country, visit Country Folk and see for yourself what has taken the owners 19 years to build. Country Folk is on Zenith Road. From Berwick, take Route 93 south for five miles and turn right at the Nescopeck Township Firehouse, 462 S. Poplar St. then watch for the signs. You can Hazleton also visit Country Folk on their Web site at www.contryfolk-gifts. ant taurPhone: com. The store is open seven s e R days a week for your shopping Bar & 570-459-0312 convenience.

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Junior Leadership Hazleton 20092010 Holds Graduation

PANORAMA MAGAZINE Deanna Goach, Betsy Seigendall, Ali Petsuck, Justin Cain, Christine Valente, Ryan Forte, Sylvia Witek, Jacob Slusser, Annie Waschko, Tommy Delahanty, Alvero Espinoza, Danny Yencha

The graduation was planned by Deanna Goach, Justin Cain welcomed students and guests and Courtney Bogansky offered the blessing before the brunch began. After dinner speakers who reflected on their Junior Leadership Hazleton experiences involving the class projects were Jackie Torres, chairwoman-Hazleton Animal Shelter project; Josh Bayzick, chairman-Providence Place Christmas project and Danny Yencha-Chairman of the Elder Wish Foundation’s Winter Wonderland Dinner Dance fundraiser project. A special photo display was provided by Annie Waschko. A gift of appreciation for their annual sponsorship of Junior Leadership Hazleton was presented to Nancy Stasko, representing the CAN DO Foundation. In addition, Annie Kistler, Melissa Miller, Linda Turner and Beth Ann Wenner, were presented with gifts for their hours spent in planning and presenting the program Personal interviews of those sophomores who submitted written applications for next year’s class will take place in the schools the week of March 22nd. 2010 Graduates were Rachel Heister, Courtney Bogansky, Brittany Hinkle, Kristina Roskos, Alyssa Kephart, Hussam Mahmood, Josh Bayzick, Brandon Kantner, Dominic Palermo, Jackie Torres, Susan Funk, Maria Oberto, Alexa Nemeth, Eliza Busher, Photo Caption: Twenty eight area high school juniors graduated from Junior Leadership Hazleton on Sunday March 21, 2010 at a brunch held at the Stagecoach Inn. Absent from photo Samantha Martin, Laura Vinatieri

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April 10 CHARITY AUCTION, April 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 467 Main Street, Conyngham. All proceeds benefitting Conyngham Fire Company. For more information, or to donate items for Auction please call Barb Gaval at (570) 788-4219. See you there!! FRIENDS OF THE RINGTOWN LIBRARY ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE held at the Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, PA on April 10th, 9am-9pm and April 11th, 11am-5pm. Thousands of books, plus movies, audio books, magazines, puzzles, games & more at Bargain Prices to benefit the Ringtown Area Library. Contact the library at (570) 889-5503 for more information or about donating items for the sale

April 17

RAIL TO TRAIL IN THE UNITED STATES. The J. Manley Robbins trail is a beautiful place that Danville residents have privately enjoyed since the 1890’s. By participating in our 5K & 10K Run you can experience this tree-lined trail that parallels Mahoning Creek for yourself. This 90% trail run promises to be one you will want to add to your must do list each year. Host: River Town Race Series. Location: J. Manley Robbins Trail, Meadow Lane, Hess Park, Danville, PA 17821. Contact: 570-271-1055 http://www.rivertownrace.com

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ROAST BEEF DINNER, Sunday April th ROBBINS RUN 5K AND 10K, Date & 18 . Serving: 11:30 AM to 2:30PM. Donation : $ 7.50 Time: April 17, 2010: 9am. Description: Dinner includes homemade mashed 90% off road trail run on the OLDEST potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, dessert and beverage. Benefits our Volunteer Fire Company, Good American Hose Company #3 located at 8th and Mahanoy Cemetery Memorials Streets, Mahanoy City. Can eat in or take Sales Office & Display out. Local delivery Sandton Business Center available. For tickets you can call Theresa 731 South Church Street 773-3079 and leave a Hazleton, PA 18201 message for tickets or phone: 570.455.4956 more information.

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TOUR DE TYKES MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE, Date & Time: April 18, 2010. Description: Once again the XC race is a point to point race, so no boring laps. We have improved several trails with the help of local volunteers to curb water erosion and

overgrown briars. We have slightly modified a few trails so those familiar with the course should see a few pleasant changes. Our course is not too technical, but definitely demanding on your cardio fitness. We still boast the most climbing and vertical of any MASS race. (Beginner 1800 vertical, Sport 3500 vertical, Expert 4500 vertical in case you wondered). Host: River Town Race Series. Location: Hess Field Park & Geisinger Forest, Danville, PA 17821. Contact: 800-322-5437 http://www.tourdetykes.com BACH CHORALE CONCERT, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 106 West Main Street, Ringtown will host the Bach Chorale on Sunday April 18th at 6:00. Public is welcome to attend. DUCK DERBY, Sunday, April 18 ~ 1st Place $1,000 ~ 2nd Place $500 ~ 3rd Place $250 ~ 4th Place $100 ~ 5th-10th Place $50. Purchase your duck for only $10. Each duck will be numbered & participate in a breathtaking race to the finish line! On race day at Immaculate Conception Church on West Broadway in Jim Thorpe there will be CHILDREN’S GAMES & FOOD 2-4pm. At 4pm, all ducks will waddle their way up to the starting line at Mauch Chunk Creek and they’re off! The ducks race to the finish line in the Creek across from Immaculate Conception Church. Race benefits St. Joseph Regional Academy. You need not be present to win! Purchase your duck chance from any St. Joseph Regional Academy Student, at the Derby April 18 (before 3pm), from The Treasure Shop, 44 Broadway, Jim Thorpe or Mauch Chunk Pharmacy, 1204 North Street, Jim Thorpe. Questions? (570) 3253186 / sjrahsa@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support.

April 24 RENAISSANCE JAMBOREE, Date & Time: April 24, 2010: 10am - 5pm. Description: Don’t miss the Annual Renaissance Jamboree on Saturday, April 25th in Downtown Bloomsburg. From 10 am to 5 pm, browse hundreds of original arts and crafts and sample delicious foods made by local non profit groups. Test your skills at many games and enjoy free live entertainment and

panoramapa.com activities. Watch talented performers on three stages including a Kids Stage with appearances by Uniqua and Elmo. Entertainment includes live rock, folk and funk bands. Also featured are dance performances, karate exhibitions, baton twirlers, local musical groups and an extreme aerial trampoline show by “Flippenout”. Park for free at the Bloomsburg Fair Grounds and ride the shuttle to the Downtown. Please remember to leave your pets at home. Don’t miss the excitement- RAIN OR SHINE! Renaissance Jamboree is sponsored by Bloomsburg University and its Program Board, Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Bloomsburg, Inc., and the only town in Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg. Host: Downtown Bloomsburg Association. Location: Downtown Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Contact: 570-784-2522 http://www.bloomsburgdowntown.com/ RUN FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH, Date & Time: April 24, 2010: 8:30am. Description: This fast out and back 5K race benefits a great cause and is a great way to begin your involvement in 5K races for the season. Professional timing and a route that takes participants through the Bucknell University campus makes this a well attended and anticipated race each year. After the run, there is a bike event in which you can attend if you have the energy. Host: River Town Race Series. Location: Lewisburg Elementary School, PA4612 Westbranch Highway, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Contact: 570-523-3600 http://www.rivertownrace.com

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Do you still hurt from removal of snow?

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Many of our patients are still coming in with injuries from either shoveling or using snow blowers from the two snow storms last month. Here is a quick list of what we see in our office and the best remedy. 1. Lower back pain. If it were just a muscle strain from the repetitive shoveling; heat, rest and in a few days it would be gone. But for many people, their pain is more than just muscle strain and they want their spine adjusted because the pills aren’t helping. At the base of the back are two sacroiliac joints, one side will misalign, causing more pain on one side of the lower back. If you have this, come in for a spinal adjustment. 2. Pain between shoulder blades which radiates around the ribs into the chest. So often it is mistaken for a heart problem, yet the cardiologist’s tests are all negative. To shove you twist to one side, the spine shifts, the ribs shift, and you get like an anxiety attack in your chest. A thoracic adjustment will correct this. 3. Neck pain, again, more on one side than the other. The neck will misalign from pull-starting the snow blower, or throwing the snow up high. A gentle neck adjustment will correct this.

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4. Tendonitis of the elbow or bursitis of the shoulder. This inflammation is best healed by our new Class IV laser. It heals the irritated tissues while anti-inflammatories could irritate your stomach. 5. Finally, many people are falling on ice or getting in car accidents. Pain killers, muscle relaxants, and anti-inflammatory medication are helpful initially to calm things down so you can sleep. But don’t keep taking them and covering up your pain without getting a spinal adjustment. The pills reduce your body’s ability to feel the pain, chiropractic helps the body to heal and function better. Both have their place.

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The Invisible

By Frank James Vita, PhD, Licensed Psychologist “I easily believe that there are more invisible then visible beings in the universe.” - T. Burnett, 1635 Many of you have asked how we face a life full of grief, loss, negativity; the horror of child abuse, the death of a child. You want answers. A blueprint to stop the pain, the anger, the feelings of betrayal. You wish for a world where hearts are pure, neighbors actually caring about each other; a world in which you can trust that not only your children but you, yourself, are safe, secure. You want to stop looking over your shoulder, stop the clutching of your purse, and stop the double-bolting of your doors. Most of all you want to be able to let down your guard, be vulnerable, and to be able to trust that no one is “out to get you” or a loved one. When my clients share these feelings with me a solemn sadness overcomes my heart, as I know that what I will tell them will not satisfy their needs or quench their thirst for a brave and new world. I tell them that there is no real remedy for their pain and anguish. What there is, however, is learning. Super learning from the terrible experiences they’ve encountered. Super learning that creates an evolution of consciousness, an evolution of spirit, an evolution at the very core of our being. The pain, the horrors of every day living are the road to an evolution of our deepest self. In 1798, Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote of a man like you, like me, who suffered terrible events, horrific pains of body and spirit. This man can never forget what has happened to him and he suffers all the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and depression. He has no one to turn to, so he makes a momentous decision to help others – thereby helping himself – by telling of his trauma, to anyone who is willing to listen. His telling, his “talking” becomes his cure. As the story comes to a conclusion, this man now knows his pain can never be “cured” as his ego would like it to be but by transforming his horrific experiences into helping others who are suffering, he moves on a “saddened and wiser man.” I tell my clients to accept the pain, grieve the loss, and learn as much as you can from the experience, and transform that experience into a deeper acceptance of yourself, others and an awareness of the brevity and beauty of our life.

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Do you have an Advance Directive?

Do you know what healthcare treatments you would and would not want if you could not speak for yourself? Do other people know what your wishes are? The 2nd Annual National Healthcare Decision Day will be held on Friday, April 16, 2010, a day for all people regardless of age or current health to be reminded of the importance of making their healthcare wishes known to loved ones and their care providers. Everyone is encouraged to voice their wishes and take steps to ensure that their choices are known and protected. An Advance Directive is a legal document that tells healthcare providers who it is that you wish to make medical decisions for you and what treatments you would want or not want, if you are ever not able to tell care providers what you would want in a medical emergency or life-limiting illness. The simple act of creating an Advance Directive can turn out to be an incredible gift for loved ones in the event of an accident or severe illness. Advance Directives are written instructions about your future medical care. They do not go into effect until you are no longer able to make decisions. Adults can benefit from thinking about what their healthcare choices would be if they were unable to speak for themselves.

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extend your life when you are clearly dying. You may decide whether or not you would want breathing machines, feeding tubes, oxygen, IV fluids, or medicines to be used. A living will needs to be signed in front of a witness. A witness cannot be a relative, creditors and heirs to your estate, or your doctor. It is important that a living will cover decisions about your healthcare only when you have a terminal illness. It is better to prepare a living will when you are healthy, not when you have been ill or in the hospital. Make sure your Advance Directive reflects your wishes. If you plan on moving to another state make sure you update your Advance Directive, because it may not be valid in the state that you move to. Some states do not recognize living wills that have been drafted in other states. Your Advance Directive does not expire and can be updated as needed. It is important for your family members to know your wishes in case of an emergency. Also, you should take a copy of your Advance Directive to the hospital whenever you are admitted so that it can become a permanent part of your medical record.

Advance directives come in two main forms: A “healthcare power of attorney” (or “proxy” or “agent” or “surrogate”) documents the person you select to be your voice for your healthcare decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. Your “healthcare power of attorney” will make medical decisions based on your wishes identified in your Advance Directive. In states that recognize these documents, families and healthcare providers cannot override your living will or your agent’s decision. It is a good idea to discuss your wishes with your friends, family members, and your doctor, now, while you still can. Your healthcare agent has to meet the following requirements: - Anyone over the age of 18 - Can be a family member, loved one, or close friend - Someone who: you trust, knows you well, will advocate on your behalf, and will honor your wishes A “living will” documents what kinds of medical treatments you would or would not want at the end of life. A living will is a type of advance directive called a healthcare treatment directive. A living will spells out the measures you do and do not wish to have taken to

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A Glimpse of Hope

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By Dr. Alexandra D. Wasmanski, Hazleton Eye Specialists Across Pennsylvania, tens of thousands of people are considered to be legally blind. Whether it is from birth, injury, or disease; the effect is all the same. Their lives are hindered in the way they travel, shop, cook, and relate to others. Every aspect of their daily routine has to be adapted to function in a sighted world. The Hazleton Blind Association is a non-profit group that helps the visually impaired in Luzerne, Carbon, and Schuykill Counties. Their goal is to build independence and self-confidence in children and adults who suffer from extreme vision loss. They offer home support services such as assistance with reading, filling out forms and applications, and sorting mail. The staff will also help with check writing and balancing checkbooks. They can also help with organizing household items, compiling shopping lists, and assisting with grocery shopping.

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There is a support group division of the Hazleton Blind Association that is called Seeing Without Sight. They assist individuals and their families adjust to poor vision. When people are diagnosed with permanent vision loss, they are in need of information. The Hazleton Blind Association can supply that. They provide a supportive atmosphere where experiences can be shared in a positive light. Seeing Without Sight opens up a means for information exchange among its members and through guest speakers. Other services provided by the group include a low cost optical center for eyeglasses and a talking book program. The Hazleton Blind Association will also provide door-to-door transportation to and from all medical appointments. Whatever the reason for a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blindness, the Hazleton Blind Association has the means to help. A social worker can work one on one to assess individual needs and identify which programs are best suited to meet them. Everyone should have the skills to remain self-sufficient and safe at home, productive at work, and active in the community. For more information on services provided by the Hazleton Blind Association or to donate to this worthwhile non-profit organization, please call 570-455-0421.

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Giving our children wings— Hazleton Fibromyalgia Support Group By Debra E. Mainiero

For information or directions, call Carol Vilcko at (570) 788-7363, Debbie Mainiero at (570) 454-2821, Alice Powell at (570) 788-3847, Stacy Morris at (570) 403-6063 or Michelle Hrino at (570) 708-0917.

Health Tip (NAPSA)-You can protect yourself from the No. 1 preventable cause of premature death in America: smoking. If you smoke, ask a physician to create a quit plan. Set a quit date, inform your family and friends, and determine the best nicotine replacement therapy for you. Visit www.BecomeAn EX.org for your personalized quit plan.

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What is neuromuscular therapy (NMT)?

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Written By: Lynda MacKay, NCMBT, CNMT

I get a lot of questions about what NMT is. This article will, hopefully, help you understand how NMT can help you. NMT is the treatment of pain caused by trigger points (a hyperirritable spot in skeletal muscle that, when active, will refer pain to any number of areas depending on which muscle is affected). Trigger points are developed from constant misuse or abuse of muscles. For example, some common trigger points in Sternocleidomastoid (a neck muscle) will present itself as pain in the ear or across the forehead. Some people might think they are having severe migraines when in fact; they have trigger points in their neck muscles that need to be released. How are trigger points released? A skilled neuromuscular therapist will locate the taut band in the affected muscle and, through a combination of specialized techniques, be able to release this band thereby deactivating the trigger point. This process is repeated until all the trigger points have been deactivated and the client feels relief. Passive stretches are then performed to ensure that there is no lingering tightness in the affected area. How many treatments are needed? If muscles continue

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Little League with Big League Concerns

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By Tim Kelly, PT, DPT

According to Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, and athletic trainer of the Boston Red Sox, injuries in the Little League age athlete are increasing at an alarming pace. “We have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of pitching in youth baseball…children are beginning to develop breaking ball pitches, such as curveballs and sliders, at an early age.” In fact, based on the amount of youth injuries being seen, such as growth plate and avulsion injuries, it is obvious that Little League players are not ready physically to begin throwing these types of pitches that are so stressful to their developing bodies. Consequently, the amount of pitching performed has taken a toll on the health of these players. The USA Baseball Medical & Safety Advisory Committee has recommended that youth baseball leagues enact pitch count limits for their young pitchers. This committee has also recognized the importance of preventive sport-specific exercises. At Physical Therapy Specialists we have developed a specific injury prevention program for youth baseball injuries. The exercises included have been carefully selected to strengthen the areas of the shoulder and elbow that are most vulnerable during pitching. We offer individualized exercise training for youth baseball players at any of convenient locations: Hazleton 459-5787, Conyngham 708-2015, Hometown 668-1889 and Freeland 6363644. On site Team or league programs can also be arranged.

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The Miller-Keystone Blood Center has scheduled the following blood drives. Appointments are required and may be made by calling the blood bank at 610-926-6060. 04/12/10 10:00 A – 5:00 P Hazleton General Hospital, 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton 04/21/10 11:00 A – 5:00 P Penn State University, 76 University Drive, Hazleton

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By John DeBalko, Standard Drug Seasonal flu. Swine flu. Influenza. There’s so much in the air this flu season it’s difficult to keep it all straight. Here are some basics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that can help you survive this years’ notable flu season. Have a cold or the flu? In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, with symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough being more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu and cold sufferers are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Special tests that usually must be done within the first few days of illness can be carried out to define whether or not a person has a cold or the flu. Swine Flu The 2009 flu season included a new flu virus called H1N1 (commonly referred to as swine flu). The H1N1 virus spreads in the same ways as seasonal flu most commonly person to person coughing and sneezing or touching something that carries the virus on it such as a surface or object. The CDC offers detailed H1N1 information and updates on their website, www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu. Can I prevent the flu? Actions such as getting a flu vaccine and practicing proper hand washing, and coughing and sneezing hygiene can protect you and others from the flu. If you come down with a cold or the flu, stay home and away from others until you are fever free and your symptoms have subsided. And, complete and adhere to any medications or antiviral that were prescribed as treatment. According to kidshealth.org, flu season lasts from November to April with most cases appearing between late January and early March. So if you forgot to get a flu shot during all of the holiday madness, it’s not too late. A flu vaccination in January or February can still ward off infection in the waning months of the season. So play it safe this flu season. Protect yourself and the ones you love. Source: CDC

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program seeks Volunteers

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Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. The center is located ten miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309 and offers special riding lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October. H.H.T.L.C. is a registered non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Often, three volunteers are needed so that a single student can ride. One person leads the horse while the other two walk alongside to help balance the rider. Lesson volunteers must be at least fourteen years old, in good health, and able to walk for an hour at a time. They must successfully complete a volunteer training session, provided by H.H.T.L.C. While experience with horses and/ or people with disabilities is helpful, it is not necessary in order to assist with lessons. H.H.T.L.C. welcomes the volunteer assistance of professionals in the allied health fields of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Because safety for their riders is a primary concern, H.H.T.L.C. also needs people with horse experience to lead horses during riding lessons. To provide continuity for their riders, H.H.T.L.C. asks volunteers for a minimum commitment of eight weeks for the upcoming summer session of lessons. A volunteer may sign up for as little as two hours, one night a week, or for as many as three hours on one or both lesson nights. According to Volunteer Coordinator, Miriam Winter, “Our volunteers say that they get a lot more from the program than they give. It’s very rewarding to be part of the growth and accomplishments of our riders. It’s the best way I know of to have fun and feel good about yourself at the same time.” Therapeutic horseback riding has been shown to improve balance, posture, strength and coordination. It also helps to increase selfawareness, self-confidence, attention span, and independence. Often, riders also gain improved social skills. H.H.T.L.C. serves riders with a wide variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit disorder,

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developmental delays, mental retardation, Down Syndrome, and traumatic brain injury, among others. The lessons are designed to be both therapeutic and fun. Program Director, Elaine Smith, describes the benefits of the lessons. “Some of our riders receive many different types of therapies. Therapeutic horseback riding is by far their favorite. For many of them, riding is the highlight of their whole week. The horses make all the difference. It’s as though they work magic for some of our riders.” H.H.T.L.C. will hold a required volunteer training session for lesson volunteers on Sunday, April 18th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the center. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help with the riding lessons must attend this hands-on training. In addition to lesson volunteers, H.H.T.L.C. also needs volunteers to assist with stable and grounds maintenance, to clean saddles and bridles, and to help with fund raising. If you would like to become a volunteer, contact Miriam Winter at 570-3862743. For information on enrolling a rider, or if you would like more information on Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc., call Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679 or visit the website at www.horsesandhorizons.org.

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Michele Fisher has been an instructor of yoga for over 10 years operating as an independent contractor teaching yoga classes at several fitness and wellness facilities since 1997. Michele founded the name Mystic Yoga in March of 2008 and on January 1, 2009 Michele opened the Mystic Power Yoga Studio. Michele followed her dream and with persistence made it a reality. In July 2009 The Mystic Power Yoga Studio was accepted by The Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Institute as a Baptiste Affiliate Studio. Mystic Power Yoga is now one of 44 affiliate studios in the United States, one of 5 in Pennsylvania and the first in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Michele began her yoga studies with Yoga Master Baron Baptiste in 2004 and continues her studies with him today. In 2007 she became the only Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher in North Eastern Pennsylvania. Committed to continued learning as a student and teacher, she trains on a regular basis with Baron Baptiste. Most recently Michele began Master Teacher Training with Baron and in 2010 attended the Hawaii BADDASS Training (BUILD * AWESOME * DETERMINATION * ATTITUDE * SOUL *) for those who aspire to become a Master or Senior Baptiste Instructor. Michele teaches from experience and has assisted many professional men and women in reaching their full leadership potential through her yoga teachings. In each class she provides her students with life awakening experience pushing them to reach outside their comfort zones tapping into their true potential and achieving goals they had never dreamed possible. Her reward as a teacher is being present for these transformations happening daily with her students. It is her passion to help others find and live their “Truth” within! Our vision at Mystic Power Yoga is to motivate, empower and inspire you to discover your INNER POWER! Peel away layers and remove the rocks that block your PATH! Learn the tools that will DRIVE you to live a life of LIMITLESS POSSIBLITIES! An Official Affiliate Studio of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga

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Several yoga classes are offered during the week at the Mystic Yoga Studio to accommodate many students. Since opening the Yoga Studio Michele’s business has rapidly increased over a short period of time. With growth Mystic Yoga has also added an additional teacher, Lynn Patton, in the last year. Lynn says she is eternally grateful to Michele for the teaching opportunity at Mystic Power Yoga. Since then she has completed Teacher Training Level One Boot Camp in the Catskills and has had a door opened wide for her, full of possibilities. The sky’s the limit. In addition to daily classes, Mystic Yoga holds seminars, special training and education programs, community events, movie nights, and much more. For complete information on programs and classes, please visit www.mysticyogastudio.com.

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What about Guilt?

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By Howard M. Ogin, Psychologist Many, many times in my private practice my patients will identify “Guilt” as a significant factor causing their distress, anxiety or depression. The feel a responsibility for negative circumstances that have befallen themselves or more usually others. These others are frequently relatives or friends. The list of things that people can feel guilty about are literally endless. Common things are being blamed for the behavior of others, for example, “You made me get drunk”, “You made me hit you”, “You made me lose my job by not waking me up in the morning, “You made me get sick by upsetting me”. These are all examples of people not taking responsibility for their own actions and essentially scapegoating someone else. Others can attempt to instill guilt if you don’t respond to their expectations. They may attempt to put their needs over yours or the needs of your immediate family. They may demean you or attack your self-esteem to manipulate you. Doing things for others where and when you can, can be admirable, being “guilted” into it is not at all pleasant. These situations can involve irrational beliefs such as:

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I do not deserve to be happy I am responsible for my (husbands, wife’s, aunts, children’s) happiness. • There is only one right way to do things. • It is my fault if others in my life are not happy. • It is wrong to be concerned about myself. • How others perceive me is more important than how I perceive myself. • If you feel guilt, then you must have done something wrong. What can you do about excessive guilt that is resulting in undue anxiety, depression and distress? You can begin to question your thinking. Who is actually responsible for this problem? Is it only me or do others have responsibility? Do I have any? Is what I am doing actually the best course of action regardless of what others may say? Am I being manipulated in some way? In their lighter moments my patients will joke about (Italian, Jewish, Slovak, Irish, etc.) guilt. It would seem, however, that no one ethnic group has a corner on “Guilt”. If the need exists consider getting professional counseling.

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The Synergie Cellulite Reduction Treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative cellulite treatment for body sculpting and your answer to cellulite reduction. This non-invasive cellulite treatment provides optimal stimulation, stretching, and pressure to subcutaneous tissues. With a series of Synergie cellulite treatments, you will see and feel the improvement of your skin and the shape of your body, with a noticeable difference in the fit of your clothes from your very first treatment. The Synergie machine is an FDA-approved treatment for the reduction of cellulite. In a recently completed study, Synergie was shown to dramatically reduce inches and to improve the smoothness of the skin in the treated areas. In fact, 100% of the women participating in the study lost inches and over 90% reported a visible improvement in skin smoothness. Synergie treatment uses Vacuum Massage Technology, which gently combines suction and pressure to release the fluids in the fat cells that cause cellulite. The specific cellulite treatment techniques increase lymphatic drainage and blood circulation to flush the fat cell fluids and reduce overall water retention. Additional benefits of this treatment include the boosting of the immune system and stimulation of collagen production, which reduces stretch marks and scarring. For clients who are on diet or exercise plans and have lost weight, Synergie treatments a good companion to smooth and tighten skin in your problem areas. Synergie’s body sculpting methods are particularly helpful for spot reducing, smoothing skin and inch loss.

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Chronic Stress Causes Adrenal Dysfunction

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Local Cardiologist Becomes Board Certified

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Dr. Yaqoob Mohyuddin, a Fellow in Cardiology, is committed to the treatment and prevention of heart disease throughout the Greater Hazleton and surrounding communities. Recently, Dr. Mohyuddin became board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is also board certified in Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography, as well as board certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. “I am committed to providing my patients and their referring physicians with comprehensive personalized cardiovascular services using the latest technologies and the highest standards of care,” said Dr. Yaqoob Mohyuddin. Cardiovascular disease ranks among the top health conditions of people living in Northeast Pennsylvania. Mohyuddin’s office is located in the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center adjacent to the Cardiology Department. This location gives Mohyuddin the ability to work closely with the Cardiac Testing staff and allows his patients to receive easy access to same day diagnostic testing all at one convenient location. The diagnostic testing includes EKGs, echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, ‘ carotid ultrasound, Holter and event monitoring, and pacemaker checks. Cardiac rehabilitation, a cardiac disease recovery program, is also available at this location. In addition to his private practice, Mohyuddin holds admitting and consultation privileges at the Hazleton General Hospital. Mohyuddin received his Doctor of Medicine degree from

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the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in North Carolina. He completed his Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University of Virginia and his Fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital. Mohyuddin has been named a Diplomat in the National Board of Echocardiography and is Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Most recently Dr. Mohyuddin served as Consultant Cardiologist at Johnson Memorial Hospital and Hartford Hospital, both in Connecticut, where he was responsible for evaluating patients for cardiovascular diseases and for performing exercise and pharmacologic stress testing. He also served as House Physician for the Department of Internal Medicine at Masonicare Health System, the Hospital for Special Care, and Jefferson Radiology, all in Connecticut. He is the recipient of several outstanding medical student achievement awards. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 501.6580.

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Patellofemoral Pain – A Common Cause of Knee Pain

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One of the most common causes of knee pain is due to problems with the kneecap. Known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) or in some cases Chondromalacia Patellae, it has been known to affect a large range of people. Studies have shown it affects between 15-33% of the active adult population and 21-45% of adolescents. From my experience, the problem can affect anyone from highly conditioned athletes to the elderly. PFPS may come about due to a number of factors but the most common is because of the kneecap not moving the way it is supposed to causing rubbing or wearing of the cartilage under the kneecap. This then creates the pain and swelling which is normally around the kneecap especially medially or the inside of it. Pain can be a sharp pain to a dull ache and when bad enough can affect the ability to straighten or bend the knee, cause weakness and instability with walking. The classical picture of someone with PFPS will be pain worse with getting up from sit, climbing or descending steps and hills, squatting, walking and running and sitting for long periods of time with the knee bent. People with PFPS should be sure to address their pains as leaving it alone will only lead to wearing of the cartilage of the kneecap and also the knee causing arthritis and further problems. The good news is that, PFPS responds well to treatment. A study done in 2006 showed people with PFPS responded well to a 6 week physical therapy program with improved patella tracking, decreased pain, and improved function. The key in treating the condition is to identify the factors that may have contributed to

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causing the patella to not move right. These factors may range from poor foot and hip mechanics, tight muscles and other soft tissue and muscle imbalances. Care must be taken however when treating PFPS as doing the wrong program may not help and actually make you worse. As most people with PFPS can probably tell you, the more they try to do and strengthen the knee, the more it hurts and gets worse. This is because the muscle that is very important to kneecap function, the VMO, is inhibited and shut down by pain and swelling and certain activities such as doing deep squats actually irritates the kneecap more. Management needs to be directed at reducing pain and swelling and focus on exercises that reduce the stress on the kneecap. Be wary of the person that tells you pain is a good thing after you exercise. Hazleton Physical Therapy has developed an expertise in the area of treating PFPS having learned from one of the pioneering therapists in developing PFPS treatment protocols, Jenny McConnell from Australia. For more information please visit www.hazletonpt.com or call 501-1808. You end up as you deserve. In old age you must put up with the face, the friends, the health and the children you have earned. -Fay Weldon When a man of 40 falls in love with a girl of 20, it isn’t her youth he is seeking but his own. -Lenore Coffee

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Spring Cleaning: Leg Veins

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By Stephen Schleicher, MD As a person ages, blood vessels (venules) within the calves and thighs expand in diameter. Varicose veins are larger vessels that range in color from flesh-toned to dark blue and often have a bulging, cord-like appearance. Spider veins are smaller in size and closer to the surface. Often they network in a pattern similar to a tree branch. Hereditary predisposition, obesity, prolonged standing, hormonal changes, and pregnancy are contributory factors Spider veins have no medical significance but are unsightly. The most common treatment is called sclerotherapy which entails injection of the offending vessels with a sclerosing agent administered through a tiny needle. This simple procedure is accomplished without local anesthesia, and discomfort is usually momentary and minimal. Following injection, a compression bandage should be applied for twenty-four hours. The dilated vessels slowly resolve over a three- to six-week period. Laser therapy is a more costly solution and works best on those vessels of tiniest diameter. Minute bursts of intense light are directed into the veins and when successful fading gradually ensues. Although somewhat painful, laser treatment appeals to some individuals because it allows them to avoid injections. Often two to five treatments are required for adequate cosmetic result. As with sclerotherapy, there is no downtime.

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What is Lymphedema?

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By Joseph Dzurishin, OTR/L, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Most people are familiar with the lymph nodes in the neck, referring to swollen “glands” accompanying a throat infection. But do you realize that we are born with between 600 to 700 lymph nodes? These lymph nodes are located throughout our bodies and serve an important function of filtering harmful materials, serving as a first line of defense for our immune system. A lymph node is just one part of the Lymph System. The job of the lymph system is to drain substances that cannot be carried by the blood through the circulatory system. When the lymph system does not work right, an accumulation of lymph may occur, leading to swelling in one or more of the limbs. This condition is known as Lymphedema. Lymphedema results from a mechanical insufficiency most commonly seen following certain cancers, surgery, radiation, infection or trauma. Common symptoms are: • Feeling of heaviness in the limb • Tight feeling in the skin • Loss of flexibility • Puffiness in the arm or leg • Difficulty fitting into clothes or jewelry • Since there is no cure, lymphedema requires lifetime management. Complete Decongestive Therapy provided by a trained therapist is the first step in the process. This therapy consists of four

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The goal at this time is to return the affected extremity, as nearly as possible, to its unswollen size, improving range of motion and strength for improved mobility and increased independence with activities of daily living. If Lymphedema has affected you or someone you know, Lymphedema Management might be the answer you have been looking for, right in your own backyard. Lymphedema Therapy is available at John Heinz Rehab in Drums. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call John Heinz at 570-788-0542. Ask about our van transportation available in Drums.

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The Cast of The Patty Duke Show Reunites to Tell Americans About New Online Medicare Application

Cast Reprises Original Roles in New TV Spots Provided by Greg Senich, District Manager, SSA Hazleton Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today joined award-winning actress Patty Duke and the cast of her hit 1960s sitcom, The Patty Duke Show, to unveil Social Security’s newest online service – an application for Medicare benefits. This new online application, which takes less than 10 minutes to complete, is for people reaching the Medicare eligibility age of 65 who want to delay filing for Social Security retirement benefits. Currently about a half million Americans enroll in Medicare each year without applying for monthly benefits. “Social Security’s online services are the best in all of government and exceed the top private sector companies in customer satisfaction,” Commissioner Astrue said. “The new Medicare application is a welcome addition to our suite of online services and will make it easier than ever to sign up for Medicare. I am thrilled that Patty Duke has once again volunteered to help us get the word out. The fact that this time her TV family has joined her makes this even more special and I thank William Schallert, Eddie Applegate, and Paul O’Keefe for their service to America. I also want to thank Dr. David Kessler, former FDA Commissioner, who appeared with Patty as a befuddled family physician in some of our spots.” To apply online for Medicare, go to www.socialsecurity. gov and choose Retirement/Medicare under the header, “Click Below To Apply For.” You will be asked a brief series of questions. If you have a question or need additional information, there are convenient “more info” links. When you’re done, just click the “Sign Now” button to submit the application. There are no paper forms to sign, and usually no additional documents are required. If more information is needed, Social Security will contact you by phone or letter. For a variety of reasons, more and more Americans are choosing to delay receiving Social Security retirement benefits past the Medicare eligibility age of 65. Although the age to collect full retirement benefits used to be age 65, it is now age 66 for individuals just becoming eligible for retirement benefits and will eventually become age 67. Benefits can be increased by up to 32 percent if someone delays receiving them until age 70. To learn more, see our When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits fact sheet at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html. “We are continuing to look for ways to improve our existing online services and to add new services that make it easy for people to do business with Social Security,” said Commissioner Astrue. “Later this year, we will make our online Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator available in Spanish, a first for the federal government. Providing the public with the best online services in the government and private sectors is one of our top priorities.”

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Chiropractic Care Eases 7-Year Old’s Allergies, Asthma, and Chronic Colds

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Local Doctor Points to Hopeful Case Study Result

Chiropractic care is often thought of only in terms of relief from back and neck pain, but the plain truth is that individuals with many different health problems have been shown to respond to a regular program of chiropractic care, including blood pressure, fertility issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and now, according to a recent case study, a 7-year old boy’s problems with asthma, allergies, and chronic colds. “There are certainly no guarantees with any course of care,” said Dr. Gregory Petruzzi, a Sugarloaf-based chiropractor who strives to keep current with the latest research and developments in health and wellness. “And every case depends on the specific factors associated with that case. But we see, from time to time, individual case studies that give rise to hope for many.” The 7-year old male in this particular case, as reported in a recent issue of the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health, had a history of chronic colds, asthma, and allergies since infancy. He took prescription Alavert once a day for his allergies and Albuterol for asthma. He typically missed school one to two days a month because of his illness and had to see his medical doctor at least once a month. The boy underwent a thorough chiropractic exam, and his doctor observed postural deviations and restricted range of motion. Subluxations were also diagnosed as a result of the examination. “A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that disturbs normal nervous system function,” said Dr. Petruzzi. “Many chiropractors, including myself, have non-intrusive technology that allows them to conduct thermal and surface Electromyography (sEMG) tests to assist in locating where such conditions exist.” According to the published report,

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the patient was cared for using specific, low force adjustments . . . to address areas of vertebral subluxation in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral spine. Within two weeks of initiating chiropractic care, the patient was able to discontinue his allergy and asthma medications (as decided upon by his parents) and the use of his nebulizer. In the first five months after beginning chiropractic care, he had only wellness checkups at the medical doctor. In the past school year, the patient has not missed any days of school due to illness. “This is just one case study,” Dr. Petruzzi emphasized, “and more studies are needed before any absolute conclusions can be drawn. But as chiropractors, we believe that the nervous system is the master-controller of the systems and functions of the human body. It stands to reason, then, that improvement in nervous system function, which is what we do as chiropractors, can have a beneficial effect on overall health.” Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Petruzzi, whose practice is at De Jesus Family Chiropractic, 298 Rock Glen Road, Sugarloaf, PA telephone (570) 708-2228.

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Conyngham Valley Dentist Completes Dental Implant Training in Nevada

This spring, Robert Shandrick, DMD, FAGD, a Conyngham Valley dentist completed several days of training in the field of dental implantology, at the world renowned post-graduate training center, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, in Nevada (LVI). Over 30 dentists from across America and Canada were enrolled with Shandrick, to enrich their knowledge and improve treatment skills. The curriculum of study, was conducted by Director of Implantology at LVI, Dr. Leo Malin, international lecturer, implant placement developer, and practicing dentist in the field of dental implants, and with the help of the LVI implant faculty. Training comprised several days of lecture, hands-on, and over-theshoulder training in utilizing Cat scan and come beam computerized technology (3-dimentional x-rays), diagnostics software, and surgical guides to more precisely place dental implants. Today, individuals are living longer and desire permanent or “fixed” replacements for teeth that are missing or need removal .Over the past decade, advances in the design of dental implants, the ease and precision of their placement, and the resulting extraordinarily high success rate, have made the dental implant a desired alternative to previous utilization of dental bridges, or removable partial and full dentures.

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Shandrick maintains a practice in general and cosmetic dentistry at Shandrick Dental Care Studios, Rt 93, Sugarloaf, PA. You can obtain more information by calling (570)788-1870, or LVI (888)584-3237, or visit the websites,www.shandrickdentalcare.com or www.LVIlive.com. Dr. Shandrick is married to Debi Shandrick, owner and lead therapist at Robert Stevens Face & Body, The Skin Care Center, also at 536 Rt 93 , in Conyngham , PA.

Picture caption: (Dr. Leo Malin, Director of Implantology at LVI, left, and Dr. Shandrick of Conyngham, discuss the dental implant procedure with patient in clinic at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies)

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hosted by Wednesday, April 14th—9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Laurel Mall (JC Penney wing) FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Cholesterol • Osteoporosis • Spinal • Blood Sugar Blood Pressure • Hearing • And More! Important information on how to live a healthier lifestyle! Hundreds of dollars worth of prizes and giveaways! Tai Chi Demonstration at 10:30 am! For more information contact Lisa Marie Halecky at 570-427-4500

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Speech Therapy Essential for Children with Autism

If you or someone you know is the parent of a child with autism, you should be aware that a recently-enacted law (Act 62-Pennsylvania Autism Insurance Act) has changed the way Medical Assistance and private health insurers cover autism-related services, a change that will allow your child to receive important rehabilitative care and therapies, such as speech and language pathologists, and occupational and physical therapists, without the financial burden. You should also be aware that the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center is the only health facility in the Hazleton area specializing in pediatric speech, physical, and occupational therapy and their expert therapists stand ready to assist children with Autistic-related conditions. Speech Therapy is almost always a must for children diagnosed with Autism, a developmental disorder that hinders a child’s ability to communicate, socialize, and linguistically express themselves with others. An autistic child usually speaks later than other children of the same age and often cannot understand or copy speech gestures. The rate, pitch, tone, or rhythm of speech is often abnormal. An autistic child often struggles to start a conversation, keep one going, or responds with inappropriate sounds. Speech therapists treat autistic children through a variety of techniques, including language therapy. Speech therapy involves more than teaching a child to correctly pronounce words. In fact, a speech therapist working with an autistic child may work on a wide range of skills including: • Non-verbal Communication – Gesture Communication, Training with Picture Exchange Cards, Electronic Devices, and other non-verbal tools. • Conversation Skills – Teaching the patient to make statements and how to carry out a conversation. • Articulation – Helping the patient make sounds. Patients who have articulation problems will probably

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substitute, leave out sounds, or use other sounds in place of the correct sound. • Fluency – Speech disorders involve problems with keeping a normal rate and rhythm of the flow. The speech therapists at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center are experienced to treat pediatric patients who have a variety of diagnoses, including articulation and phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorders and diagnosis, language delays, and those who have difficulty chewing and swallowing. With the help of the therapists, children are able to develop appropriate speech production, as well as proper language and social skills. “At the Health & Wellness Center, we are fortunate to have therapists who are experienced in a wide variety of treatment methods and philosophies. This allows us to provide comprehensive services that are designed to specifically meet your child’s individual needs. I believe this creates an enjoyable experience for both the children and their caregivers while ensuring quality services and improved outcomes for our patients,” said Ben Ivey, speech therapist at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center. Only a specialist in a speech evaluation can accurately diagnose which children will need treatment and what treatment is best for each child. The Hazleton Health & Wellness Center has a highly trained and compassionate team of speech therapists to provide all members of the community, from the tiniest of patients through adulthood, with comprehensive speech therapy services. The speech therapists work with patients who have remedial expressive and receptive aphasia, dysarthria, motor deficits, and cognitive deficit. Together, they focus on activities that improve a patient’s ability to function more normally in his or her environment with family and friends. If your child is exhibiting autistic-like characteristics, is slow to talk, or has any other speech disorder, let the staff at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center help your child succeed. For more information about Speech Therapy Services or to arrange for a speech evaluation, call the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center at 501.6754.

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Research the Benefits Dr. Joseph V. Bafile Jr

Modern Research Also Shows Benefits of Chiropractic What is incredible is that there is much more research, a majority of it done in recent years, that shows the benefit of chiropractic care in many aspects of health such as the immune system. Wouldn’t you want to know that chiropractic care could allow your family’s immune systems to be as healthy as they are meant to be? The latest research shows people without any symptoms at all who receive chiropractic care IMPROVE their health. That means there is valid scientific documentation that as you incorporate chiropractic care into your lifestyle you continue to get healthier even if you don’t have any current symptoms! Now let me just acknowledge that many in our profession of chiropractic educate people to know that judging their health based upon symptoms is not wise and that even in the absence of symptoms someone can be quite sick. I am not disagreeing with that at all. However, I am simply shifting the focus onto creating health, wellness and wholeness. We have no choice in that life is a continuous process that goes on with or without us. We do have a choice in either taking a passive and unaware role in the processes of creating a downward spiral of sickness and disease, or an informed and active one in creating an upward spiral of health and vitality. Which would you choose for yourself? How about for your child? How Many of us Receive Chiropractic Care? Our profession has been educating, talking about, asking, and sometimes pleading with people to get checked for nerve interference by a chiropractor for over 100 years. Over 85 years ago the medical community itself validated chiropractic’s reasoning with science. Sadly to this day only 10 percent to18 percent of our country’s population has gotten under some type of chiropractic care ac-

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cording to various statistics. We continue to get sicker as a country that encompasses something like 5 percent of the world’s population--who consume around 60 percent of the world’s pharmaceuticals. This concept of better health through better drugs is not working and, more importantly, it is killing us. Conservatively speaking, the third leading cause of death in this country is the medical profession. So whether you have a disease, an illness or symptoms, are without a symptom and want to create more health, or want to find out more about your body, the state of your spine, if you have nerve interference and more importantly how much or little you are expressing your health potential, you could benefit from a chiropractor.

Self-Testing Easy And Accurate (NAPSA)-According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, self-testing for a serious condition can be easy, accurate and acceptable to many people. The study showed that more than 99 percent of HIV results obtained via self-testing matched those by hospital workers. According to Johns Hopkins researcher Charlotte Gaydos, DrPH, participants had no trouble distinguishing between positive and negative results. Nearly all participants said they would “definitely or probably recommend” self-testing to a friend and would “probably or definitely” perform a test at home if it were available, Dr. Gaydos remarked in an article on WebMD. With further study, she went on to say, home testing for HIV might one day be as routine as pregnancy testing. “Rapid HIV testing works by detecting antibodies against HIV, just like the kits used by health care workers for routine HIV testing,” says Larry Siebert, CEO of Chembio Diagnostics. Siebert went on to note that rapid, point-of-care (POC) tests such as those his company develops are single test cartridges, similar to pregnancy tests, that use a small sample of oral fluid or whole blood and deliver a visual result in approximately 20 minutes-and one may serve as a viable at-home HIV test. “The hope for this test is that it can help identify those HIV-positive individuals who are unaware of their status and motivate them to seek immediate medical attention and early treatment,” says Siebert. Learn more online at www.chembio.com. Now there is an at-home test that provides privacy and accuracy that was previously available only at medical or lab facilities.

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by Marlin Duncan, Owner Comfort Keepers Question: My mother, who is 81 years old, has dementia and lives with us. I love her very much and am glad she is with us, but I’m getting very tired. Not only do I care for her, but I also care for my own family and find my patience is running out with everyone. I feel I’m reaching a breaking point. What should I do? Answer: You are not alone! Caring for an aging parent is a great concern to millions of Americans. In fact, statistics show that adults will spend more years caring for a parent than for a child. You may have found your own experience has stretched you in more ways than you feel you can possibly manage; that’s a normal feeling. With the right resources, you will survive and you will probably become a much stronger and more focused person for having taken on these enormous responsibilities. One of the best ways to survive caregiving is to join a support group. A group can provide education, resources, coping skills, and the personal empowerment that comes from sharing your experiences. You can find support groups through hospital and city senior services, United Way, churches and Greater Hazleton Senior Center. Most important, however, is that you must take care of yourself! If you neglect your own health or life, you will become less effective as a caregiver. Time spent away from it all-or respite- is critical if you are going to continue caring for your family. Ask others to come in and stay with your mother while you go out. If friends and family aren’t available, consider a professional companionship agency, such as Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers provides assistance to those in need of respite. Services can include companionship for your mother and help around the house for you. Light housekeeping, shopping, errands and cooking may be a big help so you have more time to focus on your other family needs, or simply get away for a while. The greatest benefit is the fact that you will be able to leave knowing your mother is in good hands so you can focus on your own needs for a while. Go to a movie or meet friends for lunch. You may not be able to stop

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thinking about the situation, but at least you will have some time away from it. And that can do wonders to keep you going. For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.

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“The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.” Amendment 16 of the Constitution of the United States I don’t need to remind you that April 15 is Tax Day. But did you know a previous tax law was declared illegal? Our Founding Fathers originally envisioned a national government funded by fees and tariffs on commerce. But the extreme cost of the Civil War made it necessary for Congress to pass a Revenue Act in 1861 calling for a tax on personal income. Ten years later, Congress did something it doesn’t usually do – it actually repealed that income tax. By 1894, the nation was again short of money, so Congress decided to impose another tax on income. The Supreme Court soon struck down that law as unconstitutional because the tax was not apportioned in accordance with Article I of the Constitution. Well, when Congress needs money, it’s not going to let the Constitution get in the way. All you need to do is Amend the Constitution! So in 1909 Congress passed a resolution to send the 16th Amendment to the several States for ratification, and by 1913 the current Federal Income Tax became law. Various scholars have since argued – unsuccessfully – that the 16th Amendment was invalid because of flaws in the ratification process. The State of Pennsylvania, for example, never even held any vote on ratification. Well, let’s get over it. You have to pay your taxes. At least the original due date of March 1 has since been extended to April 15 – which, by the way, allows the government to hold your money longer before issuing a refund.

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Spring has arrived…Automobile maintenance

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It is hard to believe that this winter season is finally coming to an end. This winter season was especially hard on our vehicles; the extended icy conditions meant tons of road salt and spray pounding the exterior of our vehicles. Our batteries were subject to many cold and snowy mornings and our heaters ran on high most of the time we were in our vehicles. But spring is a time of fresh starts, so here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating order. Battery- The battery works harder in frigid temperatures, so winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance. It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The fact is that most batteries fail

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in the warm weather due to the abuse they receive in the cold winter months. Cooling System- Check the condition of all your belts, clamps, and hoses. Worn, glazed, or frayed belts should be replaced as well as bulging or cracked hoses. Flush and refill your cooling system as per manufacturer recommended intervals. The level and concentration of the coolant should be checked. Remember, coolant serves many purposes other than simply preventing the coolant from freezing. Tires- Cold weather can reduce tire pressure so make sure all tires are properly inflated. Don’t forget to check the spare. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure- check the inside of your vehicle’s door for the “tire placard.” This tag has the proper air pressure for your particular tire and vehicle. If your car is shaking or shimmying, have the tires balanced. The winter season is known for knocking wheel weight off of the tires and causing them to go out of balance. If your tires are showing signs of uneven wear, have a four-

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service items. Keep your vehicle in good operating condition by having all fluids and filters inspected and replaced if necessary. Safety Items- Check all of your lights for proper operation and replace the bulbs if necessary. Replace your wiper blades and top off your windshield wiper fluid. It is a good idea to keep a gallon in the trunk. Exterior- Winter wreaks havoc on your cars exterior: Road salt is a car’s worst enemy. To protect your investment, have your car professionally cleaned. This service is one that will pay off in the long run. An exterior waxing and interior shampooing will keep your car looking good for many years. Today’s economic outlook is forcing auto owners to keep their automobiles longer. This is why proper maintenance is important to extend the life of your automobile. So use the spring season as the time to freshen up your automobile. Happy Motoring. Next Month; Automobile Recalls and Service Bulletins

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The Lazy Dog Salon As most people know The Lazy Dog Salon suffered a devastating fire the morning of March 8th. The Lazy Dog, one of the Hazleton areas fastest growing pet grooming shops was located on Hillside Drive in Milnesville. At The Lazy Dog, pets and their people are treated with love and care. We have made many friendships along the way. The outpouring of support and kindness has been overwhelming during this difficult time. Seeing how many people came out to offer their help made me realize it was important to continue grooming. We are pleased to announce that the Lazy Dog will be temporarily setting up shop next to Bob Yevaks on 11th Street in Hazleton until a permanent location can be set up. I want to send my heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped me through it all. Many thanks to Steve, Stevie, Cassie, and Gus, my family, friends, clients, Francis Pierucci, Bob Yevak, Dan Basala, Kelly Klesh, Tracey Wisdo, Kristi Porambo, Paul Malone, Liz Tolan, Chris Galuska, Gary Yacubek, Betsy Hinkle, Drs. Skelley and Farleigh and the Staff at Hazleton Veterinary Hospital, Robin Yevak, Scott Kostician and all the Firemen who braved it all, APTSChris, Dwayne, and Chris, all the members of HANA, WHEMS Builders Club, T.R. Laputka, Cerullo’s Custom Creations and all the neighbors of the Lazy Dog. I so hope that I did not leave anyone out and if I did it was not intentional and I thank you as well. I ask that my customers be patient with the changes over the next few weeks but I guarantee it will be worth it! I hear second time is a charm. Sincerely, Melissa at The Lazy Dog Salon

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Chamber Looking for Volunteers for the “Great Pennsylvania Cleanup” The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will once again sponsor the “Great Pennsylvania Cleanup” campaign. The one-day cleanup will be conducted Saturday, April 24th rain or shine. “The Great Pennsylvania Cleanup” is a statewide effort designed to encourage concerned citizens and groups to participate in a meaningful community beautification effort. The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is the local coordinator for the Greater Hazleton Area. This year marks the twenty-eighth year that the Chamber is coordinating the yearly cleanup in the Greater Hazleton Area. The cleanup has become the largest volunteer effort in Luzerne County. During the last few years, nearly 2,000 volunteers participated in the one-day cleanup effort. Assisting the Chamber and PennDOT in the cleanup effort are the street departments of the City of Hazleton, Hazle Township, West Hazleton Borough, Butler Township and Black Creek Township. Targeted areas include entrances into the Greater Hazleton Area, playgrounds and greenspaces. Participants can, if they choose, select any specific area that they feel is in need. The cleanup effort is supported by the State and local police departments. Anyone seen littering will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. PennDOT stresses that this is a litter cleanup and is not intended for bulk trash removal. Crews will not pick up large items such as appliances, furniture, mattresses, etc. Many municipalities conduct cleanups for such items and people should watch their newspapers for the dates that these pickups will occur. PennDOT will provide work crews fluorescent orange safety vests, gloves and trash bags. Certificates of participation are provided by the Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses also participate by donating coupons and other goodies for each volunteer. Those businesses include, The Hershey Company, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy’s, McDonalds, Bonanza Family Restaurant and Burger King.

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If your business would like to become involved, call the Chamber office for additional information. Sign up forms to participate in the cleanup effort were sent out to local businesses and organizations. If you did not receive a form and would like to become involved, please contact the Chamber office 455-1509 or email lfallabel@hazletonchamber.org. Registration forms are also available on our website at www.hazletonchamber.org. The cleanup program (Keep PA Beautiful) began in the Hazleton Area in 1983 and is the largest one-day cleanup effort in the county.

PICTURED IN PHOTO are local boroughs and municalities assisting in the one-day cleanup event from left: Ransom Young, Butler Township; Pat Frisky, PennDOT Luzerne County; Bonnie Adams, Black Creek Township; Tom Nemeth, Borough of West Hazleton and Leann Fallabel, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. Missing from the photo: City of Hazleton and Hazle Township.

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Town-Hall Meeting Conyngham United Methodist Church will hold a townhall meeting about drug use and availability on Thursday, April 29th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Senior Supervisory Special Agent Janene Holter, an agent with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office, will address trends in drugs and drug use, what is popular among our children, how easy they are to obtain, and what parents should watch for. Because of the subject matter, this is an adult presentation - only parents and concerned community members should attend, no children. Admission is free, but a good-will offering will be taken. Conyngham United Methodist Church is located on Main Street in Conyngham. For more information on Conyngham United Methodist Church http://www.conynghamumc.com/ or 788-3960.

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Auction to Benefit Fire Companies On Saturday, April 10, Christ Lutheran Church, Main Street, Conyngham, will host the 16th annual “Mission Possible,” an event that has raised funding for many local charities, as well as world wide mission work. This year the auction will be held to raise money for the Sugarloaf Fire Company Ambulance and the Valley Regional Fire and Rescue. Items include collectibles, antiques, gift certificates, crafts, tricky trays, jewelry, baked goods, kid’s toys, furniture, etc. Members from the church congregation as well as community supporters are asked to call if they have questions about the auction. A preview of items begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, prior to the auctioneer starting the bidding at 10 a.m. No credit cards are accepted. Only cash or check will be accepted. Supplemental funding will be provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Homemade food will be available to purchase. For questions please call 788-4219, or the church office at 788-1572.

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Is Your Elderly Loved One Living Alone?

By Lisa Marie Halecky, Heritage Hill Senior Community For many years I took care of my grandmother. I would call her every day, go over her house a few times a week to clean, put her pills into the weekly container, go to the pharmacy, grocery store, take her to her medical appointments. Those of you who are caring for an elderly loved one know the routine. At the time I felt she was doing ok on her own. Quite honestly, I think I wanted to believe she was doing ok, because I was also busy raising my children and working full time. Then I really started to notice some things that had me concerned. And these things made me realize that her home was no longer a safe place for her. She was truly struggling to get by, even though she tried to convince me that she was doing “just fine”. What was I going to do? Try to convince my stubborn 88 year old grandmother that she needed to be somewhere other than her home? Well, with the support of my sister, we did just that! Nana is 96 years old now and has been residing at Heritage Hill since. She is being well cared for by a loving staff, loves the delicious meals and there are many activities available to her. I am so glad I used “tough love” and convinced her that there is a better way to live! More often than not, we are made to feel guilty by our elderly loved one whenever we suggest an assisted living facility to them. Believe me, our parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle can really convince us that they doing “just fine” by themselves.

Here are a few questions for you to answer about your elderly loved one. If you answer yes to a few or more, it may be time to start gathering information for placement in a supervised environment. If you would like to have a free assessment of your loved one to better determine his or her needs, give me, Lisa Marie, a call at 427-4500. 1. She/He has had a weight change greater than 5 pounds in the last month? 2. She/He is becoming more withdrawn and avoiding friends and family. The TV is becoming her/his best friend? 3. She/He is taking critical medication for High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Blood Thinners, etc.? 4. She/He has so many medications she/he cannot remember the dosage and frequency as prescribed by the doctor? 5. She/He can do simple tasks. Complex activities and multitasking seems to overwhelm her/him? 6. She/He is unable to make responsible health, financial, or safety decisions? 7. She/He is tired of caring for herself/himself and the responsibility has become more and more mine? 8. She/He is unable to maintain her/his personal hygiene? May wear the same clothing for days? 9. If She/He were to fall, I don’t know if I could call for help? 10. She/He is living in a neighborhood that is no longer safe.

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You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retirement and disability benefit applications. These increases translate into busier offices and telephone lines. So if you need information, or want to apply for benefits, visit the most conveniently located office Social Security has: our online office at www.socialsecurity.gov. There, you can apply online for retirement, spouses, and disability benefits. There’s no need to fight the traffic to visit an office or wait for an appointment. Our website makes it simple, allowing you to apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. If you’re not certain you’re ready to apply, we have online resources that can help you decide. Our Retirement Estimator will allow you to enter different scenarios to come up with the retirement plan best for you. You can find it at www.socialsecurity. gov/estimator. A Disability Starter Kit makes it easy to prepare for your disability application. The kit explains the documentation and information you’ll be required to share on the application, and includes checklists and worksheets to help take the mystery out of applying. You can find the Disability Starter Kit at www. socialsecurity.gov/disability on the left-hand side of the page. There are other things you can do online, such as applying for a replacement Medicare card, and requesting an SSA-1099 for tax purposes. You can learn about these and other online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. When you are ready to apply for Social Security benefits, everything you need is at your fingertips. Just visit www. socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

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Hard Coal Baseball By Rich Lipinski

train rides, and a short ride to two major amusement parks. Joe “Socks” Holden

Opening Day is here and we are celebrating the kickoff of the 2010 baseball season, with a review of one of the many spectacular stadiums located conveniently to Northeast Pennsylvania. We will also be taking a look at Joe “Socks” Holden, a St Clair native who played for the Phillies and spent a year at Cranberry Creek Ball Park playing for the Hazleton Mountaineers.

Joe “Socks” Holden is what this feature is about, just a great story of our area. Joe was born June 4, 1913 in St Clair just outside of Pottsville to John and Ellen Holden. After graduating from Pottsville Catholic in 1932 he was signed by the Phillies as catcher, after playing for the St. Clair Tigers amateur team. He played 17 games for the Phillies over the course of his career from 1934-1936, spending most of 1935 in Hazleton, playing at Cranberry Creek Park. The 1935 team featured nine players that would play in In The Middle of Baseball Country the majors. During his time with the Northeast Pennsylvania was once the center of many minor Phillies he was a teammate of Hall of league and semi-pro town teams that were part of the culture of the Fame outfielder Chuck Klein, superHard Coal Region. These teams provided entertainment and recre- stars Dolph Camilli and Hack Wilation. In a time before television, phones and e-mail, these games son. Mickey Haslin of Wilkes-Barre were a gathering place where people renewed friendships, started was also on this team. He also had fights, talked of news and politics and spread gossip and rumors. a chance to speak with Babe Ruth, They were a place where immigrants gathered to become part of the when Ruth was finishing his career American culture even though many didn’t speak the language or with the Boston Braves. Joe would ofeven understand the game. As the influence of coal started to lessen, ten describe this meeting when asked people started to spread out throughout the nation. Many of the mi- about his career. Even though his time in the nor league teams that dotted the landscape were eliminated. Even majors was short, Joe continued his though they aren’t directly in our backyard, we are still in the middle of baseball country. Northeast PA is located six hours from eight Ma- career as player, a manager and a scout jor League teams. That is the most teams that can be reached, in that for 12 years in the Chicago White Sox organization. His baseball caeasy of a drive, anywhere in the country. We are also located within reer finished in 1979 after spending 14 years as a special assignment three hours of seventeen affiliated minor league teams. If that is not scout with the Phillies and the Tigers. Returning home to St Clair is where Joe made his greatest enough baseball, there are seven independent teams playing in mod- contributions. With his wife Catherine who he married in 1937, he ern stadiums, the Major and Little League Halls of Fame and the Little League World Series all within three hours. These teams make raised four children, a daughter Kathleen and three sons Joseph Jr. for great day trips as there are many family oriented activities to be and John who both became school teachers and Tim who is the current United States Representative from District 17, which includes seen during the day before heading to the ballpark. his hometown of St. Clair. Joe himself was a businessman running the family business First Energy Stadium which he inherited from his father John J. Holden. In 1958 he ran The former Reading Municipal Stadium, this stadium has for and was elected Schuylkill County commissioner, a position he been hosting baseball since 1952, first for the Cleveland Indians and held from 1959 to 1975. His political career started on the St. Clair since 1967 with the Phillies. We are starting here not because it is council and he very instrumental on recreation boards and other the newest or the closest, because it is simply the best run team and organizations. He can still be found influencing Schuylkill County. stadium in all of minor league baseball. With multiple awards from Land deeded during his tenure as commissioner is where the campus Baseball America, Reading is considered the gold standard of minor of Penn State is located and Tuscarora and Locust Lake State Parks. When Joe passed in 1996 at age 82 over 1500 attend his league baseball. The management of the team leads seminars to teach other teams their secrets of success. Great food, entertainment and viewing to help celebrate a life that had helped many others in his value, keep the Reading Phillies one of the top draws in all of minor community. I would like to thank Congressman Holden and his sister league baseball. First and most importantly a family of four can get great Kathleen Kanish for providing photos and information for this story. seats, hot dogs, sodas, French fries and ice cream for roughly the same We would like to encourage anyone, who would like share informaprice they would spend for a movie for admission, popcorn, snacks tion for future stories to e-mail us at hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com. and sodas. The stadium features great sight lines and seats close to Until next month, PLAY BALL!!! the action. It has been remodeled many times, yet it still retains its old-time charm that transports fans back to the golden age of baseball. The entertainment value reaches far beyond a team which has STOCKING 12” TO 22” TROUT EVERY produce 100’s of major league players and Hall-of-Famers like Mike Schmidt and Ryne Sandberg. The stadium features a party deck, SATURDAY, SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY AT 9 AM a swimming pool, an onsite café with live bands and five mascots 1 Rod Permit 2 Rod Permit which entertain constantly during the game. There are many pro$ $ motions, in-game contest and fireworks nights which ensure a great LIVE TROUT experience.

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Hometown Nursing Rehabilitation Center “Caring every day in every way” 149 Lafayette Avenue • Tamaqua, PA

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Over 2,000 Square Feet Situated in the Hazleton Area below 15th Street between Alter & Locust Strs. 855 Lafayette Court The Former Ironhouse Gym Building was used for a gym for the last 20 years. Building has multi uses and is equipped with 3-Phase Electrical Wiring Uses can include but are not limited to: A Gym • Boxing & Karate • Offices Car Salon • Hair Salon • Grocery Store Mechanic Repair Shop • Welding Shop Professional Craftsman Workplace Dance Studio • Machine Shop • Car Storage Storage and Office etc.! $79,000

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2 Story, 2000 sq. ft. with 2 stall attached garage. Located at 180 St. Angela Drive, Church View Development in Hazle Twp. Located near the Church Hill Mall. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Full Basement,and Large Attached Deck. Fenced Yard. Larger 1/4 lot. Newer Gas Forced air heat. A/C compatible. Beautiful Landscaped Lot.

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Start here with a commercial, multiuse building in Freeland which measures 4,450 su. ft., and has a off street parking that will fit up to 10 cars. Lot size measures 69’ x 150’. This unique building has 2 apartments, 1 private night club, and a 3 story masonry building. Price was $99,000, now reduced down to $69,000. Financing available to anyone with $12,000 down, which only come to $3000 a month. This property would be a great investment. Calll Mark for more information at 570-929-2454 or 1-973-432-0876.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 691 Foster Ave. Formerly Rte.940. Large ranch home 30’x28’, 3 BR, 1 1/2 Baths, stone fireplace, aluminum & brick siding, 2 wooded acres, large front & rear yard, 14’x26’ FR, property is beautifully landscaped w/detached garage and macadam driveway. Small spring fed pond in rear yard. 235’ road frontage on Foster Ave. (Rt. 940) By appt Only.

$149,500

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REAL ESTATE

HOUSE FOR SALE

Hazleton area, custom built all brick, 1 or 2 family 3200 sq. ft. home, wooded area side and back, plaster walls, extra large rooms, two sided fireplace, closets galore (2 Cedar walk-in closets), large built-in China cabinet, solid oak floors, full basement/garage, 2nd floor apartment with 13 closets, plus extra storage ($7,000/year potential), separate entries, 2 enclosed sun porches, in quiet town on lovely 4 house side street. See to believe, asking $219,900.

Call 454-2738 or 386-4453

$69 FOR 6 MONTHS

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The Dog Grooming Center & Boarding Still grooming dogs in Beaver Meadows.

Relocating in June to our new facility with Grooming and Boarding.

902 Hudson Drive, Rt. 93, Weatherly, PA 18255 1 mile East of Beaver Meadows on Route 93, Hudondale

Reservations are being taken for Boarding. For appointment or reservations, call

570.454.9790 or 570.427.4177 We look forward to serving you!

BLAKESLEE ANIMAL CLINIC DR. ANDREW J. CHURCH – VETERINARIAN

1/4 mile East of Route 115 on Route 940 in Blakeslee 570-643-0918 fax: 570-643-1080

DOGS • CATS • POCKET PETS • RABBITS • REPTILES • Soft Tissue Surgery • Wellness Exams NOW • Vaccines • Puppy/Kitten Checks ACCEPTING • In-House Lab & Pharmacy CARE CREDIT

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SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 4 THRU 10

30% Off Aquafina All Water Ground 24 Pack $ Meat 3.99

Chicken Pepsi or Thighes or Coke Brands Drumsticks 6 pk. 16.9 oz. Value Pack Bottles

97¢ lb.

2.77

Maiers Italian Bread BIGIF

Turkey Hill Iced Teas or Drinks 1/2 gal.

BIGIF

Pepsi 2 Liter 5 for $ 5.00

SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 THRU 17

Strawberries Canteloupes Lettuce 1 lb. ctn. BIGIF

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Bottom Round Roasts or Steaks

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Boneless Split Pork Chicken Chops Breast BIGIF BIGIF

21” Giant Hoagies BIGIF

SPECIALS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 18 THRU 24

Fresh Baked Cookies 10¢ ea.

White House Apple Juice 64 oz.

99¢

Deer Park Spring Water 24 Pack

3.99

Gatorade 64 oz. 2 for $ 3.00

TastyKake Family Packs 4 for

10.00

Tropical Fruit Sale See Store For Details

3 Day Grilling Sale featuring NY Strip Steak Thurs. thru Sat.