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The Peter Kellmer Story— A Hazleton Pioneer Businessman (Part II) By Marolyn H. Pensock (continued from February 2010 Panorama) There was so much more that I learned about Peter Kellmer. Besides being a family man, a businessman, a salesman, an architect, a photographer, a piano and organ builder, Peter was a churchman. I found in my research that he had been elected a trustee at the Kellmer’s Piano & Organ Factory Schuylkill Evangelical Seminary in Pottsville. Peter owned the land beside his home, up to the corner. As far as I can determine, Peter Kellmer designed and built the original Zion Evangelical Church and presented it as a gift to the church. In addition to owning the photographic studio business, Peter traveled as an agent for the Burdett Organ Company and the Knabe Piano Company. I am not sure if he had previous music training or if he learned to play on the job, so to speak Master the both instruments, he did. So much so, that he decided to build and manufacture his own name brand pianos and organs. From June of 1883 to April of 1884, Peter built a new factory on West Chestnut and South Church Streets, across from the Hazleton Railroad Depot. It was a large imposing building with a high chimney on the roof; quite imposing. Across the front roof façade was the sign, ‘Kellmer’s Piano and Organ Factory.’ It was a three story brick building, with six windows across the front and sides of each floor and two center doors. The building contained many showrooms and commodious

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workshops. I feel that this was his second architectural adventure. Peter approached piano making as an art. The Kellmer Piano Factory’s reputation became established in this country and in Europe. He was extremely concerned with the quality of sound and the design of the instruments. The first piano, produced in 1884, sold to a Mr. Peter Brown of Freeland, PA. His instruments, known to be works of art, were of superior quality. Peter constantly improved his pianos, striving for perfection rather than commercial mass production. There are presently These Kellmer two pianos and two pianos can be seen on display at the organs on display at Hazleton Historical Society Museum. our Hazleton Historical Society’s Museum. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Brosius of Raven Run, PA., donated a pump organ to the museum. A piano from 1905 was donated to the Museum by the Primitive Methodist Church of Harwood, PA, pastor, the Rev. Mr. Kidd. The factory produced a full line of upright and grand pianos, as well and parlor and chapel organs. Peter Kellmer didn’t believe in having a middleman sell his product. He sold direct to the consumer. The first pianos sold for $175.00 and up. Now, this was a lot of money in those days. He came up with the idea of having a piano and organ club which allowed the buyer to pay $1.00 or 50 cents a week on the music club. His advertising reflected his viewpoint. I love the wording of the turn of the century ad which I found while researching on the internet. “A Word to Ministers! Ministers will find

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it in their interests to correspond with the undersigned with reference to the sale of his Pianos and Organs. By recommending his excellent instruments, they can secure a liberal recompense for any trouble they may have in effecting a sale. Several Kellmer Pianos are in use in Schuylkill Seminary (Pottsville) and in a number of Sunday Schools.” P. Kellmer Kellmer Piano Works, Hazleton, PA.” George W. Kellmer, a son of Peter, born in 1868, began his study of music at the age of six years. He was educated in the Hazleton City Schools. Later his father sent him to New York City to further his education in music. George became quite a pianist, skilled in playing, tuning and building pianos. By 1893, he took over the business and changed the name to Kellmer Piano Works. The firm enjoyed great success building and selling pianos and organs and even selling those new talking machines, until the time of the Great Depression. Peter Kellmer passed away on May 3, 1932 at the age of 89 years. He finally entered his beloved mausoleum, joining his dear wife, Sophia, who predeceased him in 1928. Sadly, George W. died not long after his father, in 1936. My thanks go out to any and all who have helped me gather this wealth of information, John Probert, Mike Gombeda, Kim Gormley, Tom Gabos, Samantha Christopher, Kent Jackson, Larry Tedesco, Sal DeFazio and Arthur Krause.

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Sprains, Strains and Other Missteps By Dr. Carolyn J. Engdahl-Hines PT, MSPT DPT, Berwick Hospital Center Outdoor activities we love each summer – nature hikes, tennis, jogging, bicycling, and long walks on the beach – also put us at increased risk for injuries. Ankle sprains are one of the most common joint injuries, and you don’t even have to be participating in a sport-related activity to have one. A sprain can happen during the simplest movements, such as during a walk or missing a stair step. Ankle sprains are extremely common, affecting more than 25,000 children and adults every day, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). In its normal state, the ankle joint and bones are held in place by ligaments, an elastic structure that, together with the muscles, secures and protects the joint. A sprained ankle – also known as a twisted ankle – happens when these ligaments are stretched beyond normal range or are torn. This happens when the foot twists, rolls or turns beyond its normal range of motion. An ankle strain is a different injury, involving injury to the muscle tissue (also called a pulled muscle), as opposed to a ligament. Ankle injuries affect all ages, whether you’re playing dodge ball in the park or just taking a walk with friends. They happen most often in sports that involve a good deal of running, jumping or sudden changes in weight distribution. If you’ve ever taken an exercise class or participated on a sports team, you’ve been told by a coach or instructor about the necessity of warming up and stretching before exercising. Inadequate warmup or insufficient stretching are major causes of ankle injuries. You don’t even have to be exercising to get an ankle sprain. Other common causes include lack of conditioning (weaker muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding the ankle joint), footwear that doesn’t offer adequate support, walking or standing on uneven ground, and a previous history of ankle sprains. The AAOS ranks ankle sprains from mild to severe, according to symptoms. The degree of pain and symptoms you experience will vary according to the severity of the sprain. In the case of a severe sprain, some patients will initially experience intense pain, followed by lesser or no pain – a result of damage to nerves in the area. You can care for a mild or moderate sprained ankle at home, but it’s important to discuss symptoms with your doctor to see if an office visit is necessary. While caring for your sprain at home, remember the RICE technique: rest, ice, compression and elevation. Your doctor may recommend anti-inflammatory medication to help with swelling and discomfort and, depending on the severity of the sprain, immobilization in a cast or brace, and physical therapy. If you have a severe sprain, it’s important to have a doctor examine it to rule out a more serious injury, such as a broken bone. Untreated ankle injuries can result in chronic pain, instability and repeat injuries. A May 2009 article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that approximately 40 percent of people who experience an ankle sprain will have chronic ankle pain, even after treatment for their initial injury, because the condition is untreated or overlooked. In rare cases, surgery is needed, generally for those cases that do not respond to non-surgical treatment. With proper care, a mild sprain may take about a week to heal, with rest and protection of the ankle. A moderate sprain takes one

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to two weeks to restore range of motion, strength and flexibility. For a severe strain, the AAOS recommends a gradual return to activities that do not require turning or twisting the ankle and doing maintenance exercises. Once the ankle has regained strength and flexibility – which can take a few weeks to months – activities that require sharp twists and turns, such as sports, can be resumed. The best course of action is prevention: achieving good strength, balance and flexibility through regular exercise; and maintaining a healthy weight to avoid undue stress on joints and ligaments. Hours of Operation: Main Campus (Berwick Hospital Center location) Phone: 570-759-5149 Monday & Wednesday 8am– 6pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-4:30pm *Extended times are available. Bloomsburg Sports and Rehabilitation 3151 Columbia Blvd., Suite B (in the King Medical Care building.) Phone: 570-416-0227 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30pm to 4:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 6pm *Extended times are available. Resources: Web MD, www.webmd.com; The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, www.orthoinfo.aaos.org

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13-Year old boy was headache sufferer for four years

“There are certainly no guarantees with any course of care,” said Dr. Petruzzi, 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. More research is needed, but we see, from time to time, individual case studies that give rise to hope for many.”

Chiropractic Care offers benefits beyond easing Neck and Back Pain By Dr. Gregory Petruzzi, De Jesus Family Chiripractic February 19, 2010. According to a case study published late last fall in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, a course of chiropractic care was successful in completely eliminating headaches a 13-year old male patient had been experiencing at least five hours a day for four years. “Headaches are a common disorder affecting two-thirds of the world’s population,” said Sugarloaf-based Dr. Gregory Peruzzi, D.C., “but we are still in the dark about all the causal factors and, in many instances, the most effective treatment options, which often depend on the mechanics of the specific type of headache presented. Experts have recognized 14 distinct types of headache.” This particular case study concerns what is know as a cervicogenic headache, likely caused by poor joint function impacting the cervical spine and causing a malfunction of the nervous system. This type of headache presents symptoms such as “recurrent moderate to severe headaches arising from the neck . . . .” The cervical spine most often shows reduced range of motion, which causes pain spikes with certain movements of the head and neck. The initial chiropractic examination of the patient involved in this case study noted problems with posture and range of motion, along with “subluxations” in the thoracic and cervical spine. “A subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that disturbs normal nervous system function,” said Dr. Petruzzi. “Many chiropractors, including myself, have special, non-intrusive technology that allows them to conduct thermal and Surface Electromyography (sEMG) tests to assist in locating where such conditions exist. Because we know that the nervous system is the master controller of almost all bodily functions,” Dr. Petruzzi continued, “we are not surprised when improvement of nervous system function contributes greatly to normal bodily function in a wide variety of areas.” After just six weeks of chiropractic care, the patient’s posture and range of motion improved significantly. More important to the young man, he was headache free for the first time in four years.

Editor’s note: Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Gregory Petruzzi , located at De Jesus Family Chiropractic, 298 Rock Glen Road, Sugarloaf PA, 18249, telephone (570) 708-2228. Reference: “Resolution of Headaches in a 13 Year-Old Following Restoration of Cervical Curvature Utilizing Chiropractic Biophysics: A Case Report,” by Curtis Fedorchuck, D.C., and Greg Wheeler, D.C., J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, November 30, 2009.

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Management of Headaches By Ting Oh, PT, Hazleton Physical Therapy Everyone gets a headache every now and then. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when headaches do not go away that it becomes a disabling problem. People that suffer from chronic headaches (a headache that is present for more than 15 days per month) can attest how it can affect their daily lifestyle. A global study done in 2006 showed 46% of the adult population had a headache disorder, making it one of the top 10 disabling conditions, top 5 for females. The most common type of headache identified was tension type headaches which accounted for 42%. Tension headaches are described as mild to moderate in intensity. Mostly it feels like a dull aching with tightness and pressure in the head and tension of the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles usually accompany this. This can be differentiated from migraines which can cause visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness or numbness on one side of the body, or slurred speech. There are many causes of tension headaches but the most common is due to muscle knots or trigger points that create tense muscle bands in the neck and head. Trigger points and tight muscles create pain in certain referral patterns and common muscles that cause headaches include ones on the side of the head, at the base of the neck and in the upper shoulders. On top of this, the first 3 nerves that come from the neck travel into the head. If these nerves get irritated pain will be felt in the head, where the nerves end. This often happens with neck stiffness due to injury, stress, arthritis and poor posture.

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Commonly headaches are treated with medication including painkillers and antiinflammatories. Many people however become dependent on their medication and with overuse they may even trigger a headache. Known as rebound or Medication Overuse Headaches, this occurs when your body starts to get used to the medication. It then searches for it, and when it cannot find it, gives you a headache, leading to a vicious cycle. One relatively unknown treatment for headaches is physical therapy. Tension headaches can be relieved by releasing the tight muscles, loosening tight joints, improving muscle function and reducing postural stresses. One of the most effective methods to release tight muscles and reduce the influence of trigger points is with trigger point dry needling where fine filament needles are inserted into the tight muscles causing them to release and loosen. Used at Hazleton Physical Therapy for over a year, fast results have been seen with many people seeing immediate benefits. Combining this with manual techniques to loosen joints can be very effective in reducing neck stiffness and nerve irritation reducing the referred pain patterns from the neck and head. Stretching and strengthening is also essential to normalizing the muscle fibers and reducing postural influences. For more information please visit www.hazletonpt.com or call 501-1808.

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Customized Pain Medications By Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN Struggling through chronic pain or the side effect of pain medication does not have to be a daily activity. Hazle Compounding offers patients customized options for pain medication. Customized Pain Medications provide valuable benefits to those for whom pain management has become a way of life. Every individual is unique, and the types of pain experienced can be equally diverse. By working with your physician, Hazle Compounding can customize a treatment tailed specifically for your pain management needs. Some people have difficulty taking the medication in its commercially available form. Through a doctor’s prescription, Hazle Compounding can provide alternate methods of delivery to make the process easier. Instead of a capsule or tablet, pain medications often can be compounded as a topical gel, cream, or spray that can be applied directly to the site of the pain and absorbed through the skin. They also may be available in the form of a custom-flavored lozenge that dissolves under the tongue, a nasal spray, or a suppository. Some chronic pain sufferers are placed on a variety of medications to help address the symptoms associated with the disease. On many occasions, Hazle Compounding can combine these multiple products into a single dose of a specially prepared compound that combines the medications into a single capsule or topical preparation, providing greater convenience for the patient.

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Five Reasons to get a Massage Today

• Reduce recovery time for strenuous workouts and eliminate subsequent pains of the athlete at any level. • Reduce post-surgery adhesions and edema and reduce and realign scar tissue after healing has occurred. • Contribute to shorter labor and reduce tearing for expectant mothers. Chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy obviously parallel each other in their benefits of helping to heal the body in a natural alternative way without unnecessary drugs or surgery. Having an opportunity to experience the benefits of a massage does not have to be like a costly spa atmosphere, yet your body can experience five star quality without breaking the bank. In our office at Bafile Family Chiropractic we have two massage therapists to assist in your bodies’ journey to relaxation at reasonable half hour or hour rates and some insurance policies do cover this therapy. To schedule some de-stress time give us a call at (570)788-3737 and check us out on Channel 13 SSPTV—“Feelin’ Good with Dr. Joe.”

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Through Another’s Eyes By Dr. Alexandra D. Wasmanski Hazleton Eye Specialists Approximately 35 million people are blind or going blind worldwide. Fortunately, many can be cured. Unfortunately, the number of people awaiting corneal transplants is out-numbering the available donor tissue. Corneal transplantation is the only effective restoration for the replacement of human tissue in the eye. Eye donation is the oldest form of tissue and organ donation. It began back in 1905 with the very first corneal transplant. Currently over 46,000 corneas are transplanted yearly in the United States alone. This surgery is over 90% successful at restoring sight to the recipient. The cornea is the clear outer portion of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris. It allows light to be transmitted through the eye to the retina. If the cornea is cloudy or damaged, it can greatly interfere with a person’s ability to see – regardless of whether or not they are wearing glasses or contact lenses.

The cornea can de damaged in a number of ways. Severe scarring may result from injury, inappropriate contact lens use, or severe dry eye syndrome. Diseases such as herpes simplex and herpes zoster (shingles) can cause scarring if not treated early and properly. A chronic swelling of the cornea from Fuch’s corneal dystrophy or bullous keratopathy can lead to a cloudy cornea and therefore a decreased visual acuity. One of the most common indications for a corneal transplant is a diagnosis of keratoconus. Keratoconus and keratoglobus are diseases that cause a progressive thinning of the cornea. This causes a reshaping in the cornea that leads to distorted vision. Keratoconus may become painful and interfere with a person’s ability to wear contact lenses. Replacing the diseased cornea with donor tissue restores the health and vision of the eye. Eye donors can be of any age, race, and gender. They can have a history of wearing glasses and/or contact lenses, or even prior cataract surgery. A medical history of diabetes or hypertension is also allowed. For further information on becoming an eye donor, please talk to your eye doctor. One of the best gifts a person can receive is that of sight.

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What do our Comfort Keepers do? I Bring You…Yesterday By Marlin Duncan, Owner, Comfort Keepers Yesterday we... Cleaned out an oven and helped a lady put on her shoes. We made cheese grits, toast and helped a gentleman take his pills. We brushed a woman’s hair and helped another fold some clothes. We drove a widow to her husband’s gravesite and brushed away the leaves. Yesterday we.... Polished the dining room table and played a game of cards. We soaked some tired feet and gave 7 baths. Yesterday we.... Baked lasagna and helped pick out a dress. We took a couple to Prayer Meeting on a cold, damp night. We changed sheets, ate cookies and watched The Price is Right. Yesterday we... Wrote a letter to a missions society for a lady with advanced arthritis then gave her a manicure and painted her nails.

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We tucked someone into bed, double checked the locks and said “you’ll be alright, good night, I’ll be here in the morning.” Everyday we sit at the feet of those who walked before us, the trailblazers who paved our pathways. Everyday we get to hold the hands that built America, the bridges and highways, the schools and communities. Well, now those hands are wrinkled and sore, the feet less steady. So in a war against the inevitable, we fight for the frail, those who once were mighty. Dignity is our banner and compassion is our battle cry. This is what we did yesterday, and it’s what we’ll do today. Our Comfort Keepers....help everyday to bring dignity to life! 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.For more information: www.comfortkeepers.com/hazletonpa

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Home By Frank James Vita, PhD Licensed Psychologist “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” Robert Frost Robert Frost, in 1914, wrote a poem, The Death of the Hired Man. It is a story of a man who has, his entire life, lived day-to-day without thought for tomorrow. He had family, but they did not approve of his wasteful ways, though “He never did a thing so very bad, He don’t know why he isn’t as good as anybody.” He lived his life as best he could, but for some people it wasn’t good enough; for others, they simply didn’t care. Well, this Hired Man came back to the farm and the husband and wife who treated him with respect, came back to die at ‘home.” The only home he ever really knew. Home, because he was accepted, respected, and treated with dignity by the couple who were not

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blood relatives to him. No matter what the Hired Man did, he was always able to return to this particular couple and their farm. They did not judge him or his actions; they simply accepted who the Hired Man was and what he did. To some this would be foolishness; to others, it is the essence of love. We are all Hired Men; placed here to do a job we are not quite sure of. Sometimes we feel lost, overwhelmed, abandoned in the dark night of the moon and do not know where we are going or where we are supposed to go or even how to get there and then we die – not with a bang but with a whimper. However, if we have a Home where we are loved, accepted, comforted, then our death has meaning, has a peace that passes understanding. And if that Home is within our own heart and soul, we can finally reach the acceptance, understanding, and love so desired all our lives.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients of the Year Announced

The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance Cardiac Rehabilitation Program honored Dolores Thomas and Gary Housekneckt as the 2009 Cardiac Rehab Patients of the Year. The Patients of the Year were honored at the Annual Cardiac Rehab banquet held on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Valley Country Club. The Cardiac Rehab staff identified Dolores Thomas and Gary Housekneckt of having shown exemplary effort in achieving their cardiac goals by lifestyle changes and proving to be very active in modifying risk factors. They have embraced smart eating and exercise programs, making those efforts part of their daily life. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, is located at the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, and incorporates education topics into weekly classes covering 16 topics including, risk factors, medication, dining out, food labels and more. It has been proven that combining exercise, education and behavior modification, cardiac rehabilitation patients can feel better and live healthier lives. All Cardiac Rehabilitation patients must be referred by a physician. For more information, contact the center at (570) 501.6953.

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HGH Welcomes Director of Emergency Services Hazleton General Hospital (HGH) is pleased to welcome Michael Marlott as the Director of Emergency Services. Michael joins organization after spending the past 30 years at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital where he served the community in a variety of important healthcare roles, most recently as a Clinical Director. Michael supervised and managed various units, including Intensive Care, Telemetry, and the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. “I’m very excited to be joining the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance team. Everyone has been most kind and accommodating since my arrival. Everyone at the Alliance has the same goal in mind—ensure the health, safety, and happiness of all patients in a nice, clean, and comfortable environment. I’m thrilled to be on board,” said Mike Marlott. Michael’s vast experience as a supervisor will enable him to effectively lead our emergency services personnel and, therefore, enhance the quality care we provide to our community. Michael received his Bachelors degree in nursing and his Masters degree from College Misericordia in Organization Management. The staff at Hazleton General Hospital is pleased to welcome Michael to the team.

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What about Children and Divorce? By Howard M. Ogin, Psychologist Divorces are made especially complex by children. Of course, the children of a marriage can be infants, elementary school age, adolescent, or adult—and complications come with every age. To the very young child, it will be impossible to describe the divorce. For these kids, one parent or the other will simply be gone from their everyday life as they know it. For the older child, although it will be possible to explain the divorce and its meaning, it may not be possible for the child to fully grasp why you and your spouse have separated. The teenage child may understand the reasons for the divorce, but may not be able to accept the facts, and may start searching for parental reconciliation. Your adult children, ranging from young adulthood to middle age, may have reactions that include shock and disillusionment or simply not being able to accept that one or both parents now have separate lives of their own. In other words, whether a minor child under the age of 18 or an adult child, your kids may have significant difficulties in accepting your separation. Your minor child of any age may behaviorally act out his or her emotional response to the separation, and young and adult children alike may feel emotionally torn between two divorced parents or compelled to take sides. How you handle the divorce will have a direct impact on your children, their lives, and their emotional well-being—and, not infrequently, the quality of their lives from that day on. Most parents want to avoid the development of emotional problems in their kids, but don’t necessarily know how. The real trick for you, though, is to ensure that your problems don’t become the basis of your kids’ problems.

• make them feel as though they have only one parent put them between you and your ex-spouse, in the middle of the divorce war • deprive them of emotional support • deprive them of financial support • blame them for what went wrong • force them to radically change their lifestyle • make them responsible for your emotional well-being • let your divorce interfere with their social life and peer relationships Do: • make sure they don’t feel they have to take sides • make sure they get to spend quality time with both their parents • resolve problems with your ex-spouse without involving them • ensure that they feel loved and cared for • ensure that their financial needs are met • keep any blame for the divorce between you and your ex-spouse If you are having difficulty practicing the above consider seeking professional assistance.

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Gino’s Shoe Store Targets in on Foot Pain! Gino’s Shoe Store is a professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 50 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. Gino’s has a shoe repair facility on premises specializing in orthopedic work such as orthotics, build-ups for shorter legs, wedges, arch support systems, soles and heels, dyeing fabric shoes, leather repairs, and miscellaneous items. Gino’s primary emphasis is proper fitting and orthopedics. An improper fit may cause multiple problems such as Bunions, Corns, Deviated Hallux, Morton’s Neuroma, Hammertoes, Ingrown toenails, Calluses, and Tendonitis. Improper fitting shoes redistribute body weight and change how a person walks. This often leads to muscle and ligament problems of the lower legs and eventually to serious foot deformities. With each step we take, our feet cushion a force up to three times our total body weight. Our feet make us mobile and are the most

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neglected parts of the body. Significant foot pain requires immediate treatment. A well-known foot pain is Plantar Fascitis and Achilles Tendonitis. Other causes of heel pain are prolonged standing, obesity, previous injury, and high-energy exercises such as running or walking. Symptoms of plantar fascitis and heel cushion pain include tingling or numbness of the bottom of the feet, tight and painful arch ligaments, and heel core swelling. For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 474-6051.

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Our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! We accept Medicare, Blue Cross products and most other insurances. Ask your doctor for a referral to Maylath Valley Health Systems, Inc. or call 570-708-2929. Maylath Valley Health Systems, Inc. is a family owned home health agency. We are located in the Conyngham valley and serve patients in Luzerne, Columbia, Carbon, Schuylkill and Union counties. In-Home Health Care Services Provided Include:

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Look Mom…No cavities!!! By Dr. John Della Croce/Dr. Melissa Della Croce Those of us “of a certain age “ remember this commercial showing an excited child waving a note from his dentist reporting , “Look mom, NO CAVITIES”! During my 29 years of practice, I have observed that the majority of all cavities in children occur in the grooves and pits of newly erupted teeth. These grooves and pits are so tiny and narrow, that even a single toothbrush bristle cannot reach into the deepest part of the grooves. So...even with good brushing, bacteria and plaque remain in the deepest surface of the tooth resulting in a cavity. If our goal is to seal these grooves and pits, it is a great help if the child has previously become familiar with the dental environment (office, staff, dental chair and dentist). “Happy Visits” are dental appointments that do not involve any treatment . Just a ride in the dental chair and a toy. It is what I did with my own children. Children can associate a visit to the dentist with a ride in the dental chair that ends with a toy…NO CAVITIES…how wonderful. Thus begins a new generation of children and teens who have never needed a filling! This is the opposite experience that “we of a certain age” associate with a dental visit. When the first permanent molars erupt (around 6 years old), children who have had “Happy Visits” have no reservation about jumping into the dental chair and having sealants applied to the grooves and pits of their permanent molars.

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Technology has improved sealants efficacy and durability…ask my dentist associates ( Dr. Melissa, Dr. Neil, and his fiancé’ Dr. Mira, who still have their original sealants placed at 6 and 12 years of age. I have had the privilege to treat many children of young families during my 29 years, and I am proud to say that I now see them as adults. The vast majority have never had a filling. If a filling is needed it is a much smaller and less costly affair. Properly placed sealants prevent decay…It’s what we at Della Croce Dental Care are all about…care, courtesy, comfort, and convenience. Give us a call at 636-0660.

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Dr. Steven Sopkie opens new offices in Berwick and Hazleton Dr. Steven Sopkie has just opened offices to better serve his patients in the Berwick and Hazleton areas. His specialties are in Geriatric and Diabetic foot care, including ingrown toenails, fungal infections, corns and calluses, heel pain, diabetic neuropathy, wounds and diabetic orthotics and shoes. In the last three years the doctor has treated over 17,000 patients and currently visits twenty-four nursing homes and assisted living facilities in northeastern Pennsylvania, including Mountain City, St. Luke’s Pavilion and Manor, Heritage Hill, Delong Green Acres, Liberty Place, Broad Mountain and Corrigan House. Dr. Sopkie completed medical school at Barry University in Miami and a surgical residency at the Northport VA Hospital in Long Island, NY. He then spent a year in Indianapolis with an established podiatric physician before returning home to NEPA to begin his own practice. Dr. Sopkie is Board certified in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds and has Hospital privileges currently at Berwick Hospital Center, Hazleton General Hospital, and Community Medical Center in Scranton. The new Hazleton office is located in the Medical Arts Building at 668 North Church Street, Suite 103, which is across from St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Both offices have evening hours available and accept all major insurances. To make an appointment, call (570)579-8300.

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By Debi Shandrick,?Owner Robert Stevens Face and Body Is there one thing that ages you most? Are they your eyes? The dark circles and puffiness are concerns of many clients most will say they look like they didn’t have a good night’s sleep. And although you may only have a few fine lines, you want to make sure you don’t get any more. So, I’m always on the search for an effective eye cream.?The ones I’ve found in the past always seem to be good at moisturizing, but they don’t do much for the puffiness and dark circles, So I was on the search for a product that did both! A colleague recommended HydroPeptide Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate, I thought it would be another cream with big promises but no results. Well I was wrong.?Clients have been using the eye cream for six weeks, and have been pleased with the results. Dark circles are definitely less noticeable. Some have said they actually can leave the house without concealer!?The cream has an iridescent appearance from pearl powder and mica, which act as light reflectors and instantly improve the appearance of dark circles.Vitamin K works to improve blood clotting, which prevents the capillary leakage that leads to darkness under the eyes. Hesperidin, & Chrysin help reduce dark bruise-like discoloration.

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A Letter from Dr. Gerald Brazzo… Dear Members of the Community, It is with great pleasure and excitement that I am writing to inform you of the addition of Dr. Sam Ghosh, D.M.D. to our professional family. Dr. Ghosh is an accomplished orthodontist with offices in Pottsville and Allentown. He brings with him an excellent professional reputation, a caring personality and the newest in orthodontic technology. By way of background, Dr. Ghosh, received his D.M.D. in 1993 from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he graduated at the top of his class and was awarded the prestigious International Award for academic and clinical excellence. In 1995, he received his two-year post doctoral graduate training in the specialty of orthodontics from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Dental Center. It is recognized as one of the top orthodontic programs in the country. Subsequently, Dr. Sam Ghosh was Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Ghosh established his own practice in Pottsville in 1997 and opened his Lehigh Valley office in 2006. He was recently voted as the Top Orthodontist in the county by Schuylkill Living Magazine. Not only are Dr. Ghosh’s academic qualifications extensive and impressive, I am equally impressed by his work ethic, his determination to provide the best possible care to his patients, and his warm compassionate character. For over 44 years as an orthodontist in Hazleton, I have dedicat-

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ed my practice to providing quality empathetic care to every patient I encounter. I am confident that Dr. Ghosh will continue to uphold this standard and that he will preserve and embrace the principles of excellence that have been so very important to me for almost half a century. As a father of three children, Dr. Ghosh understands the value of providing proper orthodontic care for our youth, and he also recognizes the importance of nurturing, educating, and encouraging our children in a loving community. His involvement with the schools and coaching speaks to that commitment. We are Partners in Education and plan to donate $100 to the school of any patient who starts orthodontic treatment in our Hazleton office during 2010. If you need Orthodontic care for yourself or your children, please call us and I will be happy to introduce Dr. Ghosh to you. You may look him up on his website www.ghoshortho.com. I am certain that you will be equally delighted with Dr. Ghosh and his personal and professional qualities. Sincerely, Gerald A. Brazzo, D.M.D., P.C.

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Is Cold Laser Therapy Right for You? Struggling with pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome or whiplash? Cold laser therapy and Chiropractic & Rehab Associates could be your answer. What is cold laser therapy? It is an FDA-approved, low-level light therapy that penetrates up to two inches below the skin’s surface causing an increase in cellular function–making it very effective in treating painful and inflamed conditions involving muscle, tendons, ligaments and joints. This treatment is helpful for people suffering neck pain and lower back pain, as well as, wrist, elbow, foot and knee. Cold laser therapy has been used around the world for over 30 years and in the United States for the last 10. The best part is, it is easily applied, painless, non-invasive and has virtually no side effects. Chiropractic & Rehab Associates is proud to offer this service at our new location, 45 Sunburst Drive in Hazle Township. Imagine a life without pain and find out what Cold Laser Therapy can do for you! Please call (450-9909) or stop by our office to obtain more information on Cold Laser therapy or our other services including chiropractic care, massage therapy, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound therapy.

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By Dr. John Degenhart A 57 year old man came in my office bent over in pain. He couldn’t sleep, his legs were numb, and the pills his doctor gave him weren’t helping. When I reminded him that he was like this twice before over the past 10 years, and I asked why doesn’t he get a “tune-up” adjustment to prevent these painful episodes, he responded, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”. I think people feel like they are saving money if they wait until their back really hurts, before they see a chiropractor. But this man is a car mechanic, so I said to him, he knows it is wiser for people to change their oil and get their air filter routinely checked before problems start—he agreed. I told him I put weed killer on my lawn early before the weeds grow to prevent the weeds from ever getting a hold in the first place—he agreed. So I think the more accurate statement is, that his back is on the verge of being broken, so fix it before it breaks. He agreed, and now he comes in once a month for six years, and hasn’t had any painful episodes at all. I used crutches to get around high school when I hurt my back in 1974. I have gotten adjusted every month for 35 years, and I have a

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Vitamin E and Your Skin

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By Stephen Schleicher, MD Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin found naturally in vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables. Deficiency of this vitamin is quite rare, and the merits of supplementation are contested. Studies to date are inconclusive as to whether oral intake of high doses can ward off heart disease, cataracts, and even cancer. Indeed, vitamin E is a marvelous example of the hype associated with antioxidants and the aging process. Thirty years ago this vitamin was trumpeted as an agent that would counteract the harmful byproducts of metabolism. Megadoses were in vogue. But guess what? In 1994 the American Heart Association warned that high doses of vitamin E could actually increase the risk of death, and a study published in 2009 found no evidence that it prevented cancer. Vitamin E has been used for decades as an ingredient in certain over-the-counter treatments for dry skin, and more recently, for its postulated anti-aging properties. Topical vitamin E (in the form of either alpha tocopherol or tocopherol acetate) has antioxidant properties, which in animal models protect skin cells from environmental damage such as that caused by sunlight. Human studies are inconclusive, perhaps in part because this vitamin has difficulty penetrating the skin. Vitamin E is often touted as a scar reducing therapy although scientific evidence is again lacking. The same applies for stretch marks. Here’s an experiment: if you have multiple stretch marks (or scars) try a vitamin E cream on several. After a few weeks compare results to the untreated sites. If vitamin E works, let me know.

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Medicare and You Courtesy of Luzerne Medical, Inc. Medicare benefits became law in 1964 as part of the “Great Society” under President Lynden B. Johnson. It was modeled after a plan for Railroad Retirees, which was already in effect in this country. Germany and some other European countries already had a health care plan for their citizens. Medicare is a health insurance program for: • People age 65 or older. • People under 65 with certain disabilities. After two years on social security disability a person is eligible for Medicare. Also disabled children of social security recipients are eligible after the parent’s death. • People with end stage renal disease, (permanent kidney failure) requiring dialysis or kidney transplant. Medicare has four parts: Part A Hospital Insurance – Helps cover in-patient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. (Not for custodial care facilities or long term stays) Part A also helps cover Hospice and some home health care. Individuals pay for Part A through payroll taxes when they are working. Part B Medical Insurance – Covers doctors and out-patient hospital care plus medical equipment and laboratory services. Individuals pay a premium each month that is subtracted from the persons social security check. • Ambulance services are covered when an individual must be taken

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Simple Exercises Can Reduce Neck Pain By Tim Kelly, PT, DPT For every inch that the head moves forward in posture, it increases the weight of the head on the neck by 10 pounds. This forward head posture is one of the most common causes of neck and shoulder pain. According to the January 1994 issue of the American Journal of Pain Management, posture and function are related in that poor posture is evident in patients with chronic pain, including muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, tension headaches, shoulder impingements, disrupted sleep fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and chronic fatigue syndromes. A good physical therapy program that stresses posture awareness and exercise can start reducing the deleterious effects of poor posture. Awareness of the correct neck and shoulder posture is the beginning of solution. A great way to start correcting poor neck posture is to start performing frequent posture balancing neck and shoulder exercises throughout the day. Take frequent breaks from stressful, forward functional postures. If you sit for long periods, take frequent breaks, even if only for 30 seconds to get up or do the neck exercises. Pull your head over your shoulders and squeeze the blades of your shoulders together in the back. Your physical therapists will instruct you in a home exercise program to strengthen the scapular stabilizing muscles, neck and shoulder muscles that support a more balanced and natural posture. Call Physical Therapy Specialists to make an appointment with one of our highly skilled therapist to discuss your neck or shoulder pain at any of our convenient locations.

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If you are Young or just want tobe Young at Heart Massage Therapy is beneficial for All Ages Massage therapy is for all ages; from pre-natal, all the way to end of life massage, and everything in-between. Massage therapy done properly can help heal the body in so many ways. Massage can help with every day aches and pains, arthritis, anxiety, depression, muscle fatigue and more. Relaxation massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, reduces stress, and helps maintain good health. It helps people by quieting the nervous system, increases ability to rest, improves sleep, supports the immune system, and contributes to general quality of life and well-being. At Hope Within Massage Center we have Nationally Certified Massage Therapists; Nationally Certified Massage Therapists go to school for over two years to learn and practice many types of massage therapy. Because there are so many types of massage therapy, we have massage therapists who specialize in different modalities of massage, such as Geriatrics, Swedish, Hot Stone, Relaxation, Cancer, Autistic, Neuromuscular, and more. In this way we are better able to accommodate more people with a variety of massage needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment call Hope Within Massage at 570-497-4766.

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Active Living for Seniors at The Laurels Senior Fitness Every morning at the Laurels, residents are encouraged to take part in a daily exercise regimen. Residents meet in the activity room to participate in mild exercises and stretching. Current evidence clearly indicates that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way to reduce and/or prevent a number of the functional declines associated with aging. And since we strive for health and wellness at our facility, the Laurels staff feels it is very important to stress why exercise should be included in our activities of daily life. With increasing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, hip and knee joint replacements, stroke, fall(s), frailty and reduced physically activity, it becomes increasingly more difficult to perform activities that are important to sustain an independent life. For midlife and older adults of all ages and abilities, adopting regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle may extend years of active independent life, reduce or prevent chronic disease and disability, and improve overall quality of life. If you have any questions about our exercise routine or other Laurels activities, please give our activities director a call at 570-455-7757. For a complete list of our March activities, visit our website at www.laurels-seniorliving.com/activities To find out more about our upcoming activity schedule, please stop by the front desk for a calendar or call our activity department at 570455-7757. You may also inquire by e-mail; activities@laurels-seniorliving.com

The Laurels…”Active Living for Active Seniors” The awareness of retirement living has risen dramatically in recent years. Many older adults who are still active and healthy don’t want to be burdened with all the maintenance and expenses of a house. Instead, they are seeking vibrant and worry-free living environments to enhance their peace of mind. The Laurels Senior Living Community provides a full range of attractive independent living choices for today’s seniors. For independent living residents, The Laurels offers a wide variety of social, cultural and recreational programs. Book groups, baking classes, theater outings and shopping excursions — these are just a few of the many activities our residents enjoy. We listen to residents' feedback to develop programs that will complement our seniors' current interests as well as help them discover new ones. The Laurels is designed for those who want to be a part of an engaging social environment, who have passion for life and live with purpose in life. Our residents can expect value, convenience, comfort and security. Should the need ever arise, care continuums that include Assisted Living and Respite / Short-term Care are available. For more information, or to schedule a private tour and lunch, please call our administrator at 570-455-7757, or contact him via email at rjm@laurels-seniorliving.com From the residents and staff at The Laurels...Have a great month

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How We Help to Create Dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, and Other Learning and Behavioral Problems (as in math) By Bob Washick, Ed.D. Learning Disabilities – 788-7649 At the American University, Washington, DC, I was trained and educated by Drs. Edith Grotberg, Paul Leedy, Nicholas Long and others. All specialists and known in their fields of learning disabilities, reading and behaviors. Part of the curriculum consisted of working in a Reading Clinic under the direction and supervision of Dr. Grotberg.. Students from surrounding schools were referred to the clinic because of academic problems. We were required to observe our students, test them, design a program from the test scores, provide and implement a program that would improve their strengths (just because you do good doesn’t mean you can’t do better) and weaknesses, and retest them to establish standardized proof the students did improve. In our final write up we would also include suggestions to the student, the parent and the school system they attended. In short, our goal was simple – the student(s) must improve. It didn’t take years to do this – this was a summer Reading Clinic, done in weeks. As I said, observing someone was required. Observing someone appears to be so simple, but it isn’t. It covers a great deal of information that allows the screener/tester with information that may not be on a test, but allows the screener to reason how, why and the way a student approaches a test, and the interim basis to complement, very, crucial to the development of a student. With that in mind, I worked as an educational consultant. Teachers in elementary grades who were going to refer a student for special education, had to see me first. After meeting the teacher and locating the student, I would make various trips to that classroom to observe the student. My job wasn’t to challenge the teacher, but to try and accommodate the teacher and the work being given and to see how the particular student and others were responding to the work. So, whenever I went into a classroom I tried to help the teacher out rather than standing out as a sore authoritative thumb. As I entered this particular classroom, the teacher was correcting math papers. The test consisted of double digit addition problems. For example, adding 81 plus 19; 27 plus 15, plus 32, etc. So, I sat

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down with her and told her to give me some papers and I would help her correct them. I went through a couple of sheets. I came across a sheet and it was apparent that the student had an answer for each and every problem, but all of the answers were wrong! My observation: Why would a student do all of the problems? In my opinion because he thought he was doing them correctly. And secondly, why were all of the answers Wrong! For example his answer to the first problem was 910, the second answer, 614. But, the answers were neat, no erasures – he was confident. So, I motioned to the student to come up (he was not one that was being referred to me) and said, It looks like you did a great job here, but show me how you got these answers. The boy proceeded – 8 plus 1 is 9, and 1 plus 9 is 10, so I got 910, for this problem and I added 2 plus 1 plus 3, and I got 6, and I added 7 plus 5 plus 2 and I got 14, so my answer is 614 for this problem. I then had new and different information. This was a test. Research shows that when you are under stress you might return to an earlier form of learning. What did this boy first learn. He learned to add single digit columns. And, that is exactly what he did here. He added the first column on the left side. And then he added the second column. But when you add two column addition you start from the Reverse side - the Right side, not the Left side. I knew the teacher had taught that when you add two columns you start from the Right side of the column and then go to the left side and/ or carry the number over to the left side. I asked him if he remembered that. Ohhhhh, yeh! OK, make those changes. This boy went from making a zero to getting a hundred. So, let’s rewrite the brain.

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March 27 Combat For a Cause Paintball Tournament To Benefit Local Cancer Patient Combat For a Cause is an organization which was founded in 2009 by MMI senior Robert Yamulla. The purpose of Combat For a Cause is to hold paintball tournaments to benefit charitable causes. In May and October 2009, two tournaments were held to benefit United Rehabilitation Services of Hazleton, raising a total of nearly $2000. On March 27, 2010, the third Combat For a Cause is scheduled to benefit local cancer patient, Cindy Corra. All proceeds from the tournament will go directly to the Corra family of Sugarloaf to help defray medical expenses. The March tournament will be held at Lehigh Valley Paintball, an indoor heated and air conditioned paintball facility near the Lehigh Valley Mall. It is a five person team tournament. The winning team will receive prizes donated by two national sponsors, Tippmann Sports and Planet Eclipse. No paintball experience is necessary. Participants will be grouped into two brackets based on experience and skill level. The tournament has the support of both local and national sponsors. National sponsors, Tippmann and Planet Eclipse, manufacture and distribute paintball equipment worldwide. Local businesses who are sponsoring the cancer benefit thus far include Gould’s Supermarket; Visintainer Nursery; Tom’s Kitchen; Valley Tutor; Dr. Mark Dinner, Orthodontist; Valley Pharmacy; and Wolk Landscaping. Registrations are now being accepted. Combat For a Cause charges a $15 per person donation fee. To register or for more information, send an email to Robert@CombatForaCause.org or visit

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Chubby Checker announces new “Twist” in Medicare Law By Joseph E. Mieczkowski, Social Security Area Director If you’ve been thinking about applying for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs, then now’s the time to get on the dance floor and hop to it. Chubby Checker, the Grammy Award winning rock and roll legend most known for his hit, “The Twist,” has teamed up with Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, to tell people about a new “twist” in the law. The change in the law makes it easier for people with Medicare to qualify for extra help with their prescription drug costs. “The changes in the Medicare law will allow hundreds of thousands of Americans who are struggling to pay their prescription drug costs to get extra help during these tough economic times,” said Commissioner Astrue. “I am thrilled that Chubby Checker has volunteered to help us spread this important message through a new television, radio, and Internet spot as well as pamphlets and posters.” “Listen up, America! For 50 years, people of all ages and backgrounds have danced the Twist,” Chubby Checker said. “Now it’s important everyone learn about this new twist in the law. Check it out at www.socialsecurity.gov.” There are income and resource limits a person needs to meet to qualify for the extra help. But the new Medicare law eases those requirements in two ways: • The cash value of life insurance no longer counts as a resource; and • Assistance people receive from others to pay for household expenses, such as food, rent, mortgage, or utilities, no longer counts as income. A bonus ‘twist” is that the application you file for extra help can now start the application process for Medicare Savings Programs as well—state programs that provide help with other Medicare costs.

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These programs help pay Medicare Part B (medical insurance) premiums. For some people, the Medicare Savings Programs also pay Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premiums, if any, and Part A and B deductibles and co-payments. To learn more about the extra help program and to view the new television spot featuring Chubby Checker, visit Social Security online at www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp.

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Immediate Need! FOR SENIOR WORKERS OF LUZERNE & WYOMNG COUNTIES FULL and PART TIME EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE About our program… The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) offers you an opportunity to get the job skills, and the job leads, to get that better paying job. The purpose of the SCSEP is to offer a temporary “stepping stone” back into the work force. Positions with SCSEP are not meant to be permanent employment. To qualify for the program a person must be at least fifty-five (55) years old, a resident of Luzerne/Wyoming Counties, and meet federal lowincome guidelines. (Since many people apply for the program, there might be a wait before we have a vacant training slot for which you can be considered.) SCSEP offers on-the-job training, referrals for additional classroom training (if appropriate), and referrals to employers in the community who are seeking the skills you have or will acquire on the program. It can also offer assessment, testing and counseling if desired or needed. The on-the-job training offered by SCSEP means that you will be assigned to train at a government or non-profit agency for twenty (20) hours per week. You will be paid the minimum wage by the program for the time you spend in on-the-job training, attending approved classes or program meetings, or otherwise engaged in authorized training activities. Program participants with SCSEP perform a wide variety of duties. Your training will be customized to meet your individual needs. Typical task performed by participants include: providing clerical/office support for many different government and non-profit agencies where you can

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work on your computer skills, typing, or general office skills; providing social services to other seniors and members of your community; helping in the kitchen of senior nutrition sites, and many other types of unique and interesting task.

How to Age-Proof Your Job Hunt Here are a few tips for mature workers who are joining the work force for the first time, looking for a new job or returning to the job market after time out to raise a family or go back to school: • Make you resume timeless • Leave out date of birth or the year of graduation from high school or college and list only work experience from the past 10 to 20 years. • Emphasize current skills • Let your prospective employer know you can operate a personal computer or any other high-tech equipment. • Learn new skills. If you lack technological know-how or career-specific skills, enroll in courses to get up to speed. • Accentuate accomplishments. List any noteworthy achievements that distinguish you from others in your field, like how you saved former employer money or increased productivity. • Note life experiences. List any volunteer or community work that demonstrates teamwork or leadership skills, especially if you’re returning to the work force after a long absence. • Create a professional appearance. Invest in a new outfit for interviews. (Leave the leisure suits or bow-tied blouses in storage where they belong.) We are a job placement and training program serving people 55 and older within specific income guidelines*. Earn while you learn. Call The Area Agency on Aging of Luzerne/Wyoming Counties and ask for the Senior Employment Program. Gerry Chickeletti; Director, Senior Employment Program. 93 N. State Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA. 1-800-2521512 or (570) 822-1158. *Eligible candidates must meet age & income requirements.

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Your Family Needs to Read This! During the first few months of a new year, people think about getting things in order. One important undertaking is starting the process of preparing a will or similar document. No matter your age, it is a good idea to organize your thoughts and give some consideration to what you want to happen to your heirlooms. Many of you have started this process by reading my columns, cutting them out, and placing them near a specific object in your home that I might have discussed. Often, I will be conducting an in-home appraisal appointment with someone’s son or daughter after their parent has passed away. Getting an unbiased appraisal first is wise. They will show me a stack of my columns relating to their parents’ heirlooms. Some of you might be surprised to find my newspaper columns tucked beneath an old family painting or mother’s oyster plate highlighting its history. I am glad that the information from my columns proved helpful. This particular column is intended to offer some basic instructions and expert assistance regarding your beloved objects. I urge you to share this column with your children, parents, and even that family friend who wants to trash everything you own after you have passed. I often advise the “Dumpster Dan” in the family to think twice before unknowingly trashing a valuable! No Nosy Neighbors Exercise common sense when you are dealing with an estate. First of all, watch out for a change of heart in those people around you. For instance, everybody has a nosy neighbor. They weren’t close friends of your family. They never gave you the misdirected mail or picked up the newspapers when you were away on vacation. Now, they are right there offering to help as you sort through the items left in your parents’ house. Often, when I am helping a family during

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an in-home appraisal appointment these nosy neighbors are right there, too. Appraisal information is highly personal and financial in nature. It is not for public consumption. From my experience, that neighbor with the sudden change of attitude may be the person responsible for all of the mysteriously missing items from your parents’ Oyster plate vacant home or garage. Photo credit: www.DrLoriV.com Nosy neighbors don’t need to be involved, however, a good neighbor can be a life saver if you are trying to settle an estate from afar. Dumpster Decisions If you see a dumpster in front of someone’s house, particularly an elderly person’s house, you immediately think that someone has passed away and that the house is probably unoccupied. So for those of you working toward cleaning out a house, don’t rent a dumpster until you are really ready to use it. Try to get the clean out job done quickly, so the dumpster isn’t out in the driveway for weeks on end. In short, trash dumpsters are welcome mats for burglars. In addition to valuable objects, documents with vital information are valuable to identify thieves. Activate home security alarms and don’t distribute extra copies of house keys for convenience. Remember, new technology allows you to install a special lock which can be unlocked from anywhere using your cell phone. 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 antiques. As seen on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, watch Dr. Lori on the Fine Living Network and on the nationally syndicated TV morning show “Daytime”. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

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The Cashmere Of Cotton Offers Superior Quality “Burr-“March”-Burr” By “Little Kid Duffer” Our March is cold And that we know So we’ll dress warm When out we go. The wind will blow And chill our skin For us to run Then get back in. The snow will come And drift so high From any strong wind That will come by. The sleet is bad Any day or night It’s hard to walk And such a fright. The month is long So “God” we pray For it to end With a nice day.

(NAPSA)—Although cotton has been cultivated for thousands of years, it just keeps getting better—and as a result, more designers are featuring the best cottons in their new season’s clothes. Much of the cotton used in clothes today is a blend, but there’s a growing demand for 100 percent Supima, known as the cashmere of cotton. This superior cotton is incredibly soft, it pills less and the color lasts longer. Grown only in the southwestern United States, it’s 100 percent U.S. grown. Lane Bryant has answered the demand for this high-quality cotton by expanding its spring and beyond collections to include more styles and colors in this superior fabric. Its collection of Supima wardrobe staples features plenty of beautiful knit tees and basics made from this quality cotton. These classic items are as fashionable as they are comfortable and retain their shape much longer than clothes made from cotton blends. The assortment of new looks includes 17 styles in 29 colors, ranging from the popular cami to a ?-length sleeve Henley, while a selection of prints and stripes adds variety. All styles and colors are available in store and online at 109-2 E. Broad Street, TAMAQUA www.lanebryant.com. With nearly 800 locations, 570-668-3090 the store is the nation’s leading CLASSES EVERY OTHER SATURDAY AND EVERY women’s specialty apparel THURSDAY MORNING FROM 10AM TO 1PM Call 570-668-3090 for class information. retailer, providing stylish and high-quality fashion in sizes SHOP IS PARTICIPATING IN QUILTS OF VALOR! 14-28. Check us out at www.quiltry.org which will link A subsidiary of Charming you to Carolyn’s Quilt & Fabric Shop Shoppes, Inc., the retailer sells CHECK OUR NEWS LETTER FOR UPCOMING EVENTS! a wide selection of career to HOURS: WED. 12:30-6:00PM; THURS. & FRI. 10:00AM-5:00PM; SAT. 11:00AM-2:00PM casual apparel as well as accessories, hosiery and intimate apparel.

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Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra to visit Hazleton The Greater Hazleton Concert Series takes pride in presenting the eighty member Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Hobart Earle as its 5th concert of the 2009 -2010. The concert will take place Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 7:30 PM in the Hazleton High School Hobart Earle Auditorium. The brilliant Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra, returns to North America for the first time in over 10 years. For their upcoming U.S. tour, the orchestra will present to U.S. audiences some of their Viennese fare, in a concert format that has become extremely popular — a (Viennese) classical symphony, followed by a selection of waltzes, marches and polkas by Johann Strauss after intermission. “Hobart Earle and his orchestra have almost perfected the idiom of the Viennese waltz”. Die Presse, Vienna The orchestra was founded in 1937 and throughout the Soviet era performed regularly at home. During the Soviet years, Odessa, a major center before the revolution, was relegated to the ranks of “regional” city. Unlike orchestras in Moscow and St. Petersburg, in Odessa the orchestra was not allowed to travel outside the borders of the USSR. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Hobart Earle is currently in his nineteenth season as Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra. During this time Mr. Earle has elevated the orchestra to a position of international prominence, unprecedented in the history of the organization. The Odessa Philharmonic is the first performing arts organization in the entire country to have had its funding status raised by the government of Ukraine from regional to federal to national, since the independence of Ukraine in 1991. With its change in status the orchestra has become the first from Ukraine to cross both the Atlantic Ocean and the Equator. In the years since 1992 the orchestra and Hobart Earle have made a total of fifteen trips abroad to twelve different countries, performing in

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such major concert halls as the Musikverein in Vienna, the Philharmonie in Cologne, the Beethovenhalle in Bonn, the Barbican Hall in London, Carnegie Hall in New York, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C and the General Assembly of the United Nations. Hazleton Concert goers will be treated to the largest professional symphony orchestra ever to grace the Hazleton High School Auditorium stage. The Chicago Tribune proclaimed “For most American audiences, the word Ukrainian probably does not call up a very vivid image, unless it is colored Easter eggs. The Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra will change that. In its American debut the orchestra showed that it could join the top rank of American orchestras without breaking step ... Earle has Odessa in fine form.” Tickets for the performance of Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. Panorama readers can hear and see a video sample of the Odessa Philharmonic at http://www.odessaphilharmonic.org/record/6_2.htm

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PTPA presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Hazleton’s Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts will present the funny and poignant musical Fiddler on the Roof March 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m. and March 21 and 28 at 3 p.m. at the J. J. Ferrara Performing Arts Center on West Broad Street downtown. PTPA’s all-you-can-eat dinner buffet will be available 90 minutes before all performances except March 25. Fiddler on the Roof, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, tells the story of Tevye and his family as he attempts to maintain his religious traditions while outside influences encroach upon their lives. He also has to deal with his headstrong daughters who want to flaunt tradition and choose their own husbands. Tickets for the show are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors age 62 and over and students 12 and over, and $8 for children. Dinner-andshow tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, and $18 for children. Group rates are available. For reservations or information, call 454-5451. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ptpashows.org.

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Eckley Miners’ Village announces full slate of events for 2010 ECKLEY – Eckley Miners’ Village will play host to a wide range of events in 2010, from its famous Patch Town Days through its Living History Weekend and the ever-popular Halloween Lantern Tours. Starting off the year is Charter Day, Sunday, March 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the event, which celebrates the founding of Pennsylvania, is free to the museum and to the other cultural activities that will be offered. The Gift Shop will also be open. The Village’s Spring Sunday Lecture Series – with free admission to each lecture – will be held April 25, May 2 and May 16, at 2 p.m. Speakers will be announced in the near future. Patch Town Days, the Village’s yearly anthracite heritage festival and one of its most poplar events, will be held Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will be able to celebrate the customs and traditions of the anthracite coal region through music, dancing, food, living history presentations, artisans, crafters and a wide range of period activities. History Camp brings anthracite history alive for children ages 6 through 12. Scheduled for July 12, 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., reservations are required. Admission is $10 a day. Summer of ’44: World War II History Weekend will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend allows visitors to learn about patch town life during the Second World War. Military vehicles, camp life and 1940s-style entertainment are a few of the weekend’s scheduled events. Living History Weekend: Civil War History is set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Civil War re-enactors make the era come alive. Events include living history demonstrations, military encampments and other period offerings. The Fall Sunday Lecture Series is slated for Sept. 19 and 26 and

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Nov. 7 and 14, at 2 p.m. Speakers will be announced. Lecture admission is free. Halloween Lantern Tours will be offered Oct. 15, 16 and 17; Oct. 22, 23 and 24; and Oct. 29 and 30. Friday and Saturday tours are from 6:30 p.m.to 10 p.m., with the last tour at 9 p.m. Sunday tours are from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the last tour at 8 p.m. Participants are invited to bring their own flashlights – or purchase a lantern at the museum – for a chilling evening of mystery and the macabre walking along the ghostly streets in Eckley. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. A Children’s Christmas will be held Dec. 4, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Story telling, arts and crafts and other holiday activities will be on

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the menu. Eckley Miners’ Village is a living history museum focusing on the daily life of the anthracite coal miner and his family. Settled in 1854, the village is one of hundreds of company mining towns or “patches” built in the anthracite region during the 19th century. The site preserves a way of life which dominated the anthracite coal region for more than 150 years. Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Village is open yearround. It is closed for all holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Admission rates to the Village and the Museum are $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors (over age 65) and $4 for children under 13. Walking tours – available from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends in September and October – are $1.50 per person. Walking tours are contingent on staff availability and weather conditions.

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Eckley is located just off Route 940 in Luzerne County, 10 miles east of downtown Hazleton. For additional information, call the Village at (570) 636-2070, or visit its website at www.eckleyminers.org. Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with active support from the Eckley Miners’ Village Association.

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Everhart Museum to Host Brick Building Contest Scranton, PA – Calling all LEGO® builders! Are you a fan of LEGO toys? Do you have LEGO pieces you are hankering to build something with? Then join the Everhart Museum on Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for The Art of the Brick Community Day. As part of this special event, the Everhart Museum invites all NEPA residents ages six and older to enter their original LEGO creations for display and judging as the Museum celebrates its newest exhibit The Art of the Brick®. To enter the contest, builders must create an original sculpture out of LEGO bricks and bring their completed creations to the Everhart Museum on Thursday, March 11th or Friday, March 12th between

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the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The contest is limited to the first 30 entries and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible age categories are 6-12 years old, 13-17 years old, and 18 years and older. No team entries are allowed and more than 30 entries may be accepted if display space is available. Contest entries will be on display at the Everhart Museum during the weekend of March 13-14 with juried voting taking place during The Art of the Brick Community Day on Sunday, March 14th at 3:00 p.m. Prizes for Most Creative/Original and Most Complex will be awarded in each age group at the end of the Community Day event. Museum patrons may participate in the judging by voting for their favorite in the “Viewer’s Choice” category for $1/vote. The proceeds from “Viewer’s Choice” voting will used to support future public programming and exhibitions at the Everhart Museum. Contestants must be present at the time of the award ceremony to

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accept their prize or their prize will be forfeited to the runner-up in their category. In addition to the building contest, The Art of the Brick Community Day will include hands-on activities and demonstrations suitable for visitors of all ages. Building contest entry forms and information may be found on the Museum’s website: www.everhart-museum.org or may be picked up at the Everhart during regular museum hours. The Everhart Museum is open Monday, Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4:00 p.m.; Saturday,10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for children ages 6-12 years old, and free for children under age 6 and for Everhart Museum members. For more information contact the Museum at 570-346-7186 or email general.information@everhart-museum.org. About the Everhart Museum: Founded in 1908, the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art is the largest general museum in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Everhart Museum, located in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to the collection, care and display of a diverse array of artifacts, including natural history, science and fine arts. Through our exhibits and programs, the Everhart Museum has become an invaluable regional resource for educational and cultural opportunities. General support for the museum is received from the Lackawanna County Office of Education & Culture, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the City of Scranton. For more information on the museum visit our website at www.everhart-museum.org or contact us at 570-346-7186.

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Dinner and a Murder Mystery at Sweet Arrow Lake In their second appearance at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, the Actors Guild of Schuylkill County will bring to life Bill Springer’s, Murder Me. Murder Me Not. Enjoy the show and dinner at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse on Friday, March 12 or Saturday, March 13. The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality live theater to Schuylkill County. The group has performed many well known shows in various locations throughout our County since 1999. Murder Me Murder Me Not is the perfect recipe for an evening full of fun and laughter! Start with a pinch of murder. Randolph Gaston is dead....or is he? Now add a dash of some crazy characters. To this mix add fake accents and moustaches, mistaken identities, double (and doubledouble) crosses and hidden bodies. Blend in plenty of comical dialogue and situations. Stir well for a combination of mystery, come-

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dy and farce and serve up an evening full of fun. Doors will open at 6:00 pm each evening. Admission is $35 per person and reservations are required to guarantee seating. A Turkey and Ham dinner with sides and dessert will be served family style. BYOB. To make reservations contact Mike Stefanick, 345-4963 or mikastefanick@comcast.net. All proceeds will benefit the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and be used for projects and programs at the lake. For information or directions for Sweet Arrow Lake County Park visit www.sweetarrowlakepark.com

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Pancake Breakfast at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park The fifth Annual Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast featuring real PA maple syrup and programs on the art of creating maple syrup from sap will be held at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse on March 6th, 2010. Breakfast will be served from 7:00AM to 10:30 AM. You can choose between fresh or smoked sausage to compliment your pancakes. Local expert Jon Flynn will demonstrate syrup making. Cost $6.00, kids $3.00. Tickets are available at the Schuylkill Conservation District and from Park Board members. Call 570.622.3742 extension 5 for more information. Snow DateSaturday March 20th. All proceeds benefit the Park. www.sweetarrowlakepark.com

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Wednesday Lenten Lunch at Conyngham United Methodist Church Conyngham United Methodist Church will once again present their Wednesday Lenten Lunch series. Soup and devotions will be held each Wednesday at noon beginning February 24th through March 31st. Brothers in Christ will be the host each Wednesday. The event will start promptly at noon to ensure working people can be back at the job on time. For more information on Conyngham United Methodist Church www.conynghamumc.com or 788-3960.

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The Bread Store saves you Bread with their Bread For the past 30 years the Bread Store in West Hazleton has been saving area resident’s money on their monthly food bills. Owners Dorothy Fayock, Nancy Reimiller, and Anne Murray-Trangauch our proud to offer an affordable option for the busy family. “Our fresh bread is the lowest price in the area and we offer thrift bread at up to 60% off, states Fayock” “In today’s tough economy we can provide families with great prices on one life’s basic staples, Fayock added.” The Bread Store has a large variety of bread, rolls and buns. They also offer a large line of snack items, snack cakes, drinks milk, candy and cookies. With ample off street parking the Bread Store is a con-

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venient shopping experience for the busy shopper. In addition they also take pre-orders for parties and picnics to help you make those busy days a little less stressful. The new rewards program is another perk the Bread Store is offering. Collect 12 stamps and receive a free loaf of bread. The Bread Store is open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 9-4 on Saturday and is located at 200 North Broad Street, West Hazleton. Call 455-2884 to place and order or for more information.

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The Spirit Mind & Body Expo at Laurel Mall After 13 years in the Hazleton Area, the Spirit Mind & Body Expo is moving to Laurel Mall. Whether it’s good deals, good health or good advice, there will be something for everyone – including a vendor prize raffle to benefit the URS & a 2nd chance lottery basket. There will also be lectures & demos to include: Meanings of Gemstones & Reiki by Sue Yarnes; The 5 Psychic Senses & what they are by Roseanne Turek; Spiritual & Shamanic Healing Demonstrations; The Language in Your Hands by Louise Fontaine. You can also watch a Tattoo being given or get a Henna Tattoo. There will be a hypnotherapist to help you discover your past lives or even stop smoking. Besides Aura Photography and National Psychics, there will be shopping, jewelry, gemstones, books, music, clothing, candles, makeovers, massages, information and more. There will be a limited number of free readings available by new 24 West Lloyd Street, Shenandoah and student readers for the pub570.691.1458 lic to rate their skills. It will be Check Out Our fun and exciting. Isn’t it time you ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT came and enriched your Spirit BREAKFAST SPECIALS Mind & Body? The Expo is open Teen Dances after 12 noon on Friday and mall Every Saturday hours the rest of the weekend. 6 to10 pm Music by Dance Attic DJ Dan For more info contact OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK—5AM TO 4PM ahafest@yahoo.com. Admission OPEN WEEKENDS UNTIL 2PM is free.

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Food Tip— (NU) - When you think about catfish, your mind probably turns to Southern fish frys. But U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish has a pleasing, mild taste that lends itself to a wide variety of flavors. For example, U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish works well in ethnic dishes. Try dipping fillets into siricha sauce, then rolling them in breadcrumbs before frying. Serve them with your favorite Thai peanut dipping sauce. You’ll find that the meal packs some heat, making for a jazzy party entrée or a great way to spice up a humdrum weekday dinner.

Arts— (NU) - Following in the footsteps of film and music, publishing is undergoing an “indie” revolution whereby authors invest in their own work to bring their books to the marketplace. For example, example, Lisa Genova, was told that nobody would want to read her book “Still Alice,” so she self-published through iUniverse. After a few months and positive reviews, “Still Alice” was picked up by Simon & Schuster and became a New York Times bestseller.

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Traditional Easter Pie Recipe from The Cheese Store Holidays bring families together to share traditions and many of these traditions revolved around food. At Easter, in addition to the Easter ham, so many of us share the tradition of making Easter pies. There are probably as many recipe variations as there are families that make them. Many young people come into The Cheese Store with recipes handed down from their mothers or grandmothers. The baking of Easter pies brings generations together, recipes in hand, to share this delicious tradition. I’d like to share with you the recipe my sister and I follow. This recipe is a version of one handed down to us from her mother-inlaw, Tomasina. Of course, we tweak this recipe to suit the tastes of our families and you can do the same. Some like to add pepperoni, salami or even tiny ditalini. Easter pie has many different names and recipes depending on the region of Italy. In Naples it is called pastiera, and made with ricotta cheese. Other names include torta di pasqua, pizzagaina and pizzachino, which means meat pie in Italian. The Calabrians prefer ham, sausage, hard-boiled eggs, mozzarella and ricotta. The variations are endless! Enjoy and have a Happy and Blessed Easter.

Easter Pie Pie Crust: 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 cups flour 1/3 lb. Crisco 2 medium eggs

1/4 cup cold water 1/8 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt

Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Work in Crisco until mixture forms into clumps the size of small peas. Beat eggs and water and mix into flour (add more water, if needed). Place in bowl and cover. Filling: 2 lbs. fresh ricotta 16 eggs - beaten 2 lbs sausage friend and drained (we prefer hot) 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano 2 slices ham cut into cubes 1 Tbs. dried parsley 6 hard-boiled eggs – chopped salt & pepper to taste OPTIONAL – 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella

Beat eggs and ricotta together. Stir in all other ingredients. Fill pie shells, cover with top crust and lightly brush with beaten egg. Bake at 375 degrees until crust is lightly browned

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UNICO Hazleton to present Italian Heritage Festival The Hazleton chapter of UNICO National will present the third annual Bell’Italia (Beautiful Italy) Festival on Saturday May 22, 2010. The event will take place at Hazle Township Community Park with opening ceremonies beginning at 10:00AM, and will end with a fireworks display set for 9:00 PM. The festival is a celebration of the rich Italian-American heritage in Hazleton and the surrounding communities, as well as pride in the many Italian-Americans who rose to fame in American history, sports, and entertainment. Throughout the day, many performers will be on hand to share their talents, including popular Italian troubadour Danny Farole, as well as local entertainers of all ages. There will be a bocce ball tournament with teams from throughout Northeast PA competing for the coveted championship trophy along with bragging rights for the coming year. The classic Italian game of fingers (Mora) will also be featured in a tournament, as players go head-to-head (or should we say finger-to-finger), shouting out numbers in Italian as they try to guess the sum of fingers which will be quickly presented between them and their opponents. If you have never witnessed the excitement and extreme competitiveness among players in these games, you are in for a treat. Speaking of treats, what Italian festival would be complete without food?? Sausage and peppers, panini, pizza, pasta e fagioli, Italian pastries, and the famous UNICO fried dough are just some of the delicious items that will be available. There will also be crafters on hand displaying their wares, a meatball contest, face painting, and special presentations to the oldest man and woman of Italian heritage in the Hazleton area. The event is a non-alcoholic celebration for the entire family. The idea was conceived locally in 2008 and spearheaded by a com-

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mittee of five UNICO members assisted by the general club membership. The response from the people of Hazleton has been phenomenal, enabling UNICO Hazleton to expand the festival, making it better every year. What is UNICO? UNICO National was founded in Connecticut in 1922 by Dr. Anthony P. Vastola and is the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States. The motto of the club is “Service Above Self ” and its members are committed to giving back to their

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respective communities in honor of the sacrifices made by their Italian ancestors in coming to America. It is a brotherhood with a common goal of helping others. Hazleton UNICO is the oldest chapter in the state of Pennsylvania. All monies raised throughout the year are donated to local and national charities, ranging from cancer research to college scholarships. Applications are now being accepted for food vendors, crafters, and sponsors. For more information, contact Joe Cerullo at 570-4506556,,Johnny Pauline at 570-4543036, Danny DeMelfi at 570-4552728, Don Galade at 570-501-1200, or Larry Tedesco at 570-455-9110

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“Irish Presence in Eckley” topic of Charter Day presentation March 14 at 1 p.m. ECKLEY – Come celebrate the founding of Pennsylvania at Eckley Miners’ Village and be treated to an informative lecture on the “Irish Presence in Eckley.” The 1 p.m. presentation on “The Irish Presence in Eckley” will be delivered by Bryan Dunnigan, President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Hazleton, Division 3; a Village volunteer and an Eckley Associate. Dunnigan, dressed in authentic period costume, will speak in the Museum’s auditorium. His presentation – which will be illustrated with displays – is free and open to the public. Admission to the museum is also free. The Gift Shop will be open. Charter Day events run from noon until 5 p.m. On March 4, 1681, King Charles II of Great Britain gave William Penn the charter for the land that became Pennsylvania. As part of its mission, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission annually celebrates Heritage Week and Charter Day at The State Museum in Harrisburg and at various state historical sites across the state, including Eckley Miners’ Village. Admission rates to the Village and the Museum are $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors (over age 65) and $4 for children under 13. Walking tours – available from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends in September and October – are $1.50 per person. Walking tours are contingent on staff availability and weather conditions. Village hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Eckley is located just off Route 940 in Luzerne County, 10 miles east of downtown Hazleton. For additional information, call the Village at (570) 636-2070, or visit its website at www.eckleyminers.org. Eckley Miners’ Village is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission with active support from the Eckley Miners’ Village Associates.

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This Month we are celebrating the cheerful holiday, St. Patrick’s Day!!!! Coming from an Irish and Italian family we are very familiar with some delicious Irish recipes that are sure to compliment your St. Patrick’s Day festivities! Our chicken and dumplings are a staple for us when it comes to this holiday. The Irish stew is an old family recipe that comes from Cork, Ireland, which is where our ancestors immigrated from. We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do! Have a Blast in the kitchen!

Cork Irish stew

Chicken and Dumplings

Directions: Season the lamb chops with some salt and pepper Hat oil in saucepan wide enough to hold all chops in a single layer. Brown on both sides. Spoon off any melted fat and add enough water to cover the chops. Bring to a boil and add parsley, bayleaf, peppercorns, thyme, rosemary all enclosed in cheesecloth. Lower the heat and simmer While that is cooking, peel the potatoes and shape them into bite size rounds. Chop trimmings from potatoes into small pieces. Add the potatoes, trimmings, cabbage, onion, well-rinsed leek, white onions, and celery to chops and liquid. Simmer 20 minutes then add the peas. Add a little more water if needed during cooking. Simmer for 10 minute more or until the potatoes are tender. Check your seasonings.

Ingredients: 2 cans condensed cream of chicken 3 cups water 1 cup chopped celery 2 onions, quartered 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 5 carrots, sliced 1 – 10 oz. package of frozen peas 4 potatoes 3 cups baking mix 1 1/3 cups milk

Directions: To make the dumplings: mix baking mix and milk until a soft dough is formed. Drop by tablespoons into boiling water. Simmer for about 10 minutes covered, then uncovered for and additional 10 minutes In a large, heavy pot, combine soup, water, chicken, onion, salt celery, poultry seasoning, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots: cover and cook for another 30 minutes. Remove the chicken from pot, and shred it, and return it to the pot. Add peas and cook only 5 minutes longer. Add the dumplings.

Ingredients: 8 small lamb chops (or beef chunks) S&P TT 1 tbsp vegetable oil Sachet (Parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, rosemary) 1 lb potatoes 2 cups finely shredded cabbage 1 medium onion 1 large leek 12 small onions (pearl onions) 1 1/2 cups diced celery 1 1/2 cups peas Freshly chopped parsley

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1-2-3- Crunch 1 lb. white Mercken’s chocolate, melted 1/4 lb. Tangerine, key lime, or lemon crunch Melt white chocolate; add 1/4 lb. crunch. Mix well; spread onto parchment or wax paper. When set but still soft, score into squares and break apart when completely set.

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EASY TOMATO CREAM SOUP By Joan Barbush Even if your eyes aren’t Irish they will be smiling when they behold the bountiful recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. Did you know that St. Patrick wasn’t Irish? Pirates brought him to Ireland at the age of 16. He later escaped, returned to England and became a monk. A vision led him back to Ireland, where he converted thousands to Christianity. May the luck of the Emerald Isle be with you! If you have been searching for a certain recipe....or can share one that is special, please send them in to me.

SPINACH POTATO SOUP 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes (1/2 inch pieces) 1 1/2 cups water 1 TBSP. dried minced onion 1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1 cup fresh thinly sliced spinach or chopped frozen spinach 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg Method: In a saucepan, combine the potatoes, water, onion and bouillon, bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook until spinach is tender and heated through. Makes 4 servings.

2 cups milk 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes undrained 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Place all ingredients in a blender, cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan and heat through. Serves 4.

CREOLE SALMON FILLETS 4 tsps. Creole seasoning 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsps. pepper 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces) each 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Method: In a large resealable plastic bag; combine the first three ingredients. Add salmon, shake to coat, place salmon on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4.

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Lehigh Valley Wine Trail announces schedule of 2010 Special Events Lehigh Valley, PA–The nine family-owned wineries of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail have announced their 2010 schedule of special events. March Madness – weekends only in March – Customers purchase a March Madness passport for access to different wine and food pairings at each of the nine wineries each weekend. Passports are stamped during each visit and can then be entered into a drawing for over 20 prizes. Customers also receive a deluxe LVWT corkscrew as this year’s gift. AVA Weekend - From the Soil, to the Vine, to the Glass – April 24 & 25 - This event celebrates the anniversary of the Lehigh Valley region’s designation as an official American Viticultural Area by the Federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in April 2008. The Lehigh Valley AVA includes portions of Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Carbon and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania. Wine on the Mountain – July 24 & 25 - Held at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, this event includes wine samplings, local artisans displaying their arts and crafts, light fare available for purchase, and live entertainment. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased at each winery as well as at the door. Harvest Weekend – The Butcher, The Baker and The Winemaker – September 11 & 12 –The wineries proudly promote the state’s “Pennsylvania Preferred” program by partnering with manufacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their high level of quality. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other special activities are featured. Chambourcin Weekend – October 16 & 17 - Taking place after the harvest is over, this event celebrates the “official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley,” the Chambourcin. Nouveau Weekend – November 20 & 21 - This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. March Madness passports also go on sale this weekend. All events are free except for Wine on the Mountain at Penn’s Peak

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and March Madness, which requires the purchase of an event passport. Event hours are Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon – 5 p.m. The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail is a non-profit organization of wineries whose mission is to promote agri-tourism and to create a premiere wine destination and grape growing region while promoting Pennsylvania wines from the region. All of the member wineries have won numerous awards at state, national and international levels. Members include: • Amoré Vineyards & Winery, Nazareth • Big Creek Vineyard and Winery, Kresgeville • Blue Mountain Vineyards, New Tripoli • Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery, Breinigsville • Franklin Hills Vineyards, Bangor • Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery, Andreas • Pinnacle Ridge, Kutztown • Sorrenti Cherry Valley Vineyards, Saylorsburg • Vynecrest Winery, Breinigsville For more information on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, visit www.LehighValleyWineTrail.com or connect with them on Twitter and their Facebook fan page.

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New Classes are Springing Up at The Learning Tree in Hazleton By Jennifer Baker The next session of enrichment classes begins March 22nd at The Learning Tree in Hazleton, with some new additions to the schedule. In its two spacious new classrooms, The Learning Tree offers a variety of classes for children ages 8 months to 10 years in the areas of arts and crafts, music and movement, and cooking. For infants and toddlers, a Mommy-and-Me (or Daddy-and-Me!) First Playtime class or Music and Movement class is a great way to encourage interaction with other little ones in a relaxed setting. Sing and dance with friends while exploring with balls, parachutes, instruments and playtoys! A new daytime Music and Movement class for Ones and Twos is now open on Wednesday mornings. For children aged 3 to 5, The Learning Tree offers a variety of learning experiences in art, music and cooking. Taught by an early childhood educator, preschool-aged enrichment classes introduce young children to new and exciting skills through hands-on (and often messy!) exploration. The small-group setting provides a wonderful bonding experience with Mommy or Daddy, Grandma or Grandpa while interacting with other children of the same age. Both daytime and evening classes for preschoolers are offered, including a new Tuesday evening Cooking Experiences class for children aged 3-5. For school-age children, enrichment classes at The Learning Tree offer an opportunity to learn or expand skills in the arts while meeting new friends! Children aged 6 to 10 can learn basic cooking skills, arts and crafts techniques, or specific drawing methods from skilled instructors in a small-group environment. Short, four-week

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sessions of evening classes offer the flexibility for children to try their hand at different skills and to work around busy schedules. Several new school-age classes will be offered at The Learning Tree this spring. The spring Arts and Crafts class (ages 6-8) will be scheduled Friday evenings beginning March 19th, and a new Basic Drawing Techniques class will be held Monday evenings beginning March 22nd. Spaces are limited; pre-enrollment in school-age classes is recommended. This spring, encourage your child to try something new! Classes are currently enrolling for the next four-week session, beginning March 22nd. Call or stop in to The Learning Tree today for more information about enrichment classes or to enroll your child.

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Tips For Getting A Better Tax Refund (NAPSA)—It could pay to know if you qualify for a tax credit that the IRS says could put more than $5,650 into your pocket. Called the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), it’s available to many low- to moderate-income individuals and families that earn less than $49,000 annually. Nationally, the IRS estimates that 25 percent of eligible taxpayers are unaware they qualify for the credit. And as income changes qualify even more people for the EITC, that percentage is expected to rise. In addition, working families with three or more children may qualify to get more money due to recent tax law changes.

Getting Help With Taxes How can you tell if you or your family qualifies for the EITC? There are a number of free services to help: Free Tax Preparation Hundreds of local United Ways work with community partners to provide free tax preparation and other services at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites nationwide. Since 2006, Bank of America has invested $4.5 million to support the United Way Earned Income Tax program and launch the United Way Financial Stability Partnership. The bank has expanded support for free tax preparation services to 61 cities, contributing to the completion of more than 1.1 million free tax returns and more than $1.2 billion in total tax refunds to lower-income families. In addition, bank associates volunteer their time to help working individuals and families claim valuable tax refunds.

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United Way also partners with the Walmart Foundation, One Economy and National Disability Institute to make free tax preparation more accessible to lower-income working families. By providing a free self-preparation option for federal and state taxes for families that earn less than $58,000, United Way is increasing the number of working families that access the EITC and avoid costly filing fees. As part of this partnership, Walmart sponsored the creation of the MyFreeTaxes.com tour that will visit 30 cities nationwide to promote the service and train people to complete and file their taxes online. The Walmart Foundation is also supporting 91 volunteerassisted tax preparation campaigns across the country. Combined, this effort will help return $1 billion in total tax refunds to qualify-

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ing, low-income families throughout the U.S. Last year, this partnership contributed to the completion of more than 650,000 tax returns, for a total of $950 million in tax refunds and a savings of $45 million in tax preparation fees. Where to Find Free Tax Preparation You can dial 2-1-1 to find out where to get free tax prep help or to learn more about tax preparation programs. You can also visit www.myfreetaxes.com.

Small Business Tax Tips that add up to Big Savings (NU) - In small business, it’s not about how many units of goods or services are sold. It’s about how much is left in your pocket, making every tax break matter. With small businesses still struggling to stay afloat, new laws to reduce 2009 taxes have come at an ideal time. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 includes legislation allowing qualifying businesses to reduce their estimated payments to 90 percent of the previous year’s taxes, rather than 110 percent. To qualify, a business must meet the following criteria in 2008: have an average of fewer than 500 employees, receive more than 50 percent of gross income from small business and have an AGI less than $500,000 ($250,000 if married filing separate). The ARRA also includes a capital gains tax break for those holding stock investments for more than five years. Up to a 75 percent gain can be excluded on 2009 individual returns, but limited to the greater of 10 times the taxpayer’s basis in the stock, or a $10 million gain from stock in the small business corporation. More information about the ARRA can be found at www.irs.gov and www.taxact.com/recovery-act. The ARRA also includes new rules for Net Operating Losses (NOLs). Qualified taxpayers can carry back applicable 2008 losses for up to five years (normally two years), with the fifth year limited to 50 percent of taxable income. The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act (WHBAA) of 2009 also gave almost all taxpayers the option to carry back business losses incurred in one year (ending after 2007 and beginning before 2010) for up to five years. Unlike ARRA legislation, taxpayers electing a five-year carryback will be limited in the carryback amount under WHBAA legislation. Complete details about NOL rules can be found by searching for “Form 1045” at www.irs.gov and www.taxact.com/tsupport. Small businesses filing Form 1040 can also call the IRS at 1-800829-1040 with NOL questions. Corporations should call 1-800829-4933. A break not associated with the ARRA or WHBAA is the expanded section 179 deduction that allows you to deduct costs of certain long-term tangible assets in one year. The asset must be used for business purposes over half of the time. The maximum deduction is $250,000 ($285,000 for qualified enterprise zone and renewal community property) and is reduced by the cost of section 179 property placed in service during the tax year that exceeds $800,000. Finally, consider using do-it-yourself tax preparation software like TaxACT Home & Business Bundles that cost under $55. Each Bundle includes TaxACT Deluxe and State, and your choice of 1065, 1120S or 1120C software. Answer simple questions, and TaxACT will help identify all the credits and deductions you qualify for, do the math, and complete the correct forms for you.

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Judical Notice By Attorney Jordan Pecile Abraham Lincoln was a terrific trial lawyer before he became president. In his most famous case, he defended William “Duff ” Armstrong on a murder charge. The year was 1858, and any type of scientific evidence was virtually unheard of. Trial lawyers at that time mainly relied on the testimony of witnesses to prove their cases, and the entire case against Duff rested on the testimony of one man. Charles Allen, the eyewitness, had said there was a full moon the night of the murder. At about 11 pm, from 150 feet away, he testified that he saw Duff kill one James Metzler. The prosecutor had an air-tight case. Lincoln then rose to cross examine Allen. Recognizing the need to argue his cases in the simplest and most straightforward manner, Lincoln made a motion to use an 1857 almanac and had Allen read the almanac entry for August 29, 1857 - the night of the murder. The truth finally came out of Allen’s mouth: There was no full moon that night. In fact, there was no moon at all at 11 pm. The jury found Duff not guilty. Today, the doctrine of “judicial notice” is commonly used by trial lawyers in the same manner that proved successful to Abe Lincoln. Ordinarily, all facts of a case must be presented to the judge or jury through testimony or tangible evidence. However, some “facts” – such as the phase of the moon on a particular date are so obvious that their accuracy cannot possibly be questioned. Some other examples of “facts” that may qualify for judicial notice are: locations of streets and buildings, historical events, periods of time and business customs. Lincoln was ahead of his time, and he even handled the entire case without a fee!

Finance Tip— (NU) - The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act will benefit millions of workers, homeowners, college students and vehicle owners through new and expanded credits and deductions. The Act was created to give a tax break to 95 percent of taxpayers, with some families potentially saving more than $13,000. Use TaxACT 2009 Free Federal Edition to see how the ARRA will affect your bottom line. Start your free federal return at www.TaxACT.com.

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Smilax Floral Shop— Four Generations and Sixty Years in Business On a snowy, cold morning in February of 1934, Max and Jean Shields unlocked the door to the Smilax Floral Shop; and opened for business. The business was named after the Smilax Ornate a perennial plant in the Lily Family, known for its shiny oval heart shaped leaf and widely used in floral design. From that day forward Smilax Floral Shop has been successful in providing Hazleton area residents with thousands of beautiful flower arrangements. “I remember when the telephone number was 12-J.” said Jeanan Evans, the third generation proprietress. I started working with my Grandmother and Grandfather, when I was 12 years old. They say time goes quickly when you’re having fun. That was 1946 and I’m still having a great time”. To look at Jeanan Evans today and to have known her grandmother Jean Shields, one realizes that the petal does not fall far from the flower. Upon Max’s passing in 1955, Jean and Jeanan expanded the business through the 1950’s, 60’s, and 1970’s. Jean known for her beautiful floral design and special wedding arrangements was admired and loved by all. An independent business woman, Jean in her later years was assisted by her daughter, Dorothy S. Hill and relocated the shop to 132 North Wyoming St. in Hazleton. “My Grandmother, my Mother and I worked at the shop 6 days a week”. Said Jeanan Evans. “There were so many new floral products

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to offer our customers in the 1970’s and 80’s. The entire floral industry was experiencing a renaissance in floral design”. Jean Shields the matriarch of the Smilax Floral Shop passed away in 1977. “My Grandmother kept us all very busy until she was 84 years old, her energy and love for floral designing has always been an inspiration to me”. Floral design is an art form, each of our arrangements express harmony, balance, unity and we strive to create a quality of delight. Simply said, our arrangements brighten everyone’s day. Jeanan’s son Barth Evans is the fourth generation to assist at the Smilax Floral Shop. “I grew up in this store, from the time I could walk, this had been my home”. Said Barth. “I am really proud of being the fourth generation to manage this business”. My mother and I, as my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather work extremely well together”.

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Who Was St. Patrick?

people to Christianity during his captivity.)

Courtesy of www.history.com St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling.

After more than six years as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. According to his writing, a voice-which he believed to be God’s-spoke to him in a dream, telling him it was time to leave Ireland. To do so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles from County Mayo, where it is believed he was held, to the Irish coast. After escaping to Britain, Patrick reported that he experienced a second revelationan angel in a dream tells him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Soon after, Patrick began religious training, a course of study that lasted more than fifteen years. After his ordination as a priest, he was sent to Ireland with a dual mission-to minister to Christians already living in Ireland and to begin to convert the Irish. (Interestingly, this mission contradicts the widely held notion that Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland.)

Taken Prisoner By Irish Raiders It is known that St. Patrick was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. Although his father was a Christian deacon, it has been suggested that he probably took on the role because of tax incentives and there is no evidence that Patrick came from a particularly religious family. At the age of sixteen, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who were attacking his family’s estate. They transported him to Ireland where he spent six years in captivity. (There is some dispute over where this captivity took place. Although many believe he was taken to live in Mount Slemish in County Antrim, it is more likely that he was held in County Mayo near Killala.) During this time, he worked as a shepherd, outdoors and away from people. Lonely and afraid, he turned to his religion for solace, becoming a devout Christian. (It is also believed that Patrick first began to dream of converting the Irish

Guided By Visions

Bonfires and Crosses Familiar with the Irish language and culture, Patrick chose to incorporate traditional ritual into his lessons of Christianity instead of attempting to eradicate native Irish beliefs. For instance, he used bonfires to celebrate Easter since the Irish were used to honoring their gods with fire. He also superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish. (Although there were a small number of Christians on the island when Patrick arrived, most Irish practiced a nature-based pagan religion. The Irish culture centered around a rich tradition of oral legend and myth. When this is considered, it is no surprise that the story of Patrick’s life became exaggerated over the centuries-spinning exciting tales to remember history has always been a part of the Irish way of life.)

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AROUND THE AREA March 2nd Speaker, Fiona Powell, on settling of Welsh people in Pennsylvania sponsored by the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society. When: Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at Society Headquarters, 201 South Main Street (Rt. 924), Shenandoah, PA. No admission fee; all welcome.

March 5th & 6th The Orwigsburg Lions Club is holding a Chinese Auction Friday March 5th & Saturday March 6th In the Orwigsburg Memorial Building, 300 Grove St, Orwigsburg, PA to raise money for their project this year. This year’s project is a significant contribution to the Orwigsburg Memorial Restoration Fund. There should be over 120 baskets full of items or gift certificates to bid on and hope to win. Doors will open at 6:00 PM Friday Night, and at 11:00 AM Saturday and the sale of bidding tickets will end at 9:00 PM Friday evening and 2:00 PM Saturday afternoon. Then the fun begins, with each item being “AUCTIONED” at 2:00 PM Saturday. Food will be available during the event. Spring Craft Show 2010 on Saturday, March 6, 2010, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Columbia Montour AVTS, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. 100+ crafters. Contact Jennifer Hain (570)784-8040 ext. 3342

March 13th Diamond Bread Basket. FREE MEAL TO ANYONE. Saturday, March 13th from Noon until 1pm at Diamond UM Church 519 N. Locust St.;Hazleton. Call Lori for info. @ 636-2059

March 14th UKRAINIAN CULTURAL EXHIBIT & CRAFT SALE Sunday, March 14, 2010 at St. Vladimir Parish Center, 428 N. 7th Ave, Scranton, PA 18503, 10:30 am to 3:00pm. Lunch will be available, along with variety of

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homemade ethnic food and baked goods. Interested crafters/vendors: $15/8’table. Contact Janina Everett 570-759-2824 space is limited or nacofluc@hotmail.com. Please do not call church rectory.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 at TOM'S COUNTRY KITCHEN in Conyngham at noon for lunch and 1pm for meeting. Discussions on upcoming events for 2010. New members are welcome to join.

EASTER HAM BINGO, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Ryan Twp. Fire Co., Barnesville, PA. Doors open at 1pm. Games start at 2:00 p.m. $10.00 Package. 3 Hard Boards & 2 Books Specials. FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SALE. Proceeds to benefit Ryan Twp. Ladies Auxiliary. See members for tickets or at the door.

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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!!

April 18th Chinese Auction sponsored by the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society at Society Headquarters, 201 South Main Street (Rt. 924) Shenandoah. When: Sunday, March 21st. Doors open at 12:00 noon. Auction begins at 2:00 p.m. “Shop and Drop” on Saturday, March 20th, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $2.00. Light lunch available.

March 27th PASKA SALE (Easter Bread) Raisin or Plain, $7 each at SS. Cyril & Methodist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Warren St. Berwick, Saturday, March 27th 2010, 10am to 2pm. Order by Sunday, March 21st by calling Pat Reddin: 752-1269 or Shirley Fowler: 7524701 Night At The Races on Sat. March 27, Doors open 6 PM at Good American Hose Co #3 (Dutchies), 8th and Mahanoy Sts., Mahanoy City. Come out and play, horses only $10.00 which includes admission, beverages and snacks. If not buying a horse, come and bet on them for $5.00 admission. Additional food available for purchase. Any questions or to buy a horse call Theresa at 570-7733079.

April 1st AFSCME Retirees 8701 will meet on

Roast Beef Dinner, Sunday April 18th. Serving: 11:30 AM to 2:30PM. Donation : $ 7.50. Dinner includes homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, dessert and beverage. Benefits our Volunteer Fire Company, Good American Hose Company #3 located at 8th and Mahanoy Streets, Mahanoy City. Can eat in or take out. Local delivery available. For tickets you can call Theresa 773-3079 and leave a message for tickets or more information.

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Leadership Hazleton invites your Participation

• Work with peer groups to complete a community service project plan and execute one of the monthly sessions

Leadership Hazleton is an innovative program that provides opportunities for participants to develop new skills and an in-depth knowledge of the Greater Hazleton Area. Participants in Leadership Hazleton come from every walk of life and they represent different professions, interests, backgrounds, and talents. The tuition fee for the year is $850.00 and most participants are sponsored by their workplace. Occasionally, scholarships are also available for those in need. The class schedule for 2010-2011 is as follows:

What’s in it for you as a participant? • Develop new skills to benefit you, your community and your workplace • Experience working with a committed group of diverse individuals • Learn more about Greater Hazleton, important community issues and how you can make a difference • Discover and tap into your strengths, develop self confidence, realize your potential, develop time management, organizational and project planning skills • Networking, networking, networking

LEADERSHIP HAZLETON CLASS SCHEDULE 2010-2011 (Tentative) Thursday, September 9—Orientation and Friday, September 10 Thursday, October 14—Past, Present, Predictions Thursday, November 11—Media/Communications Thursday, December 9—Local Government Issues Thursday, January 13—Local Economic Development Issues Thursday, February 10—Cultural Threads, Our Global Tapestry Thursday, March 10—Local Education Issues Thursday, April 14—Local Health Issues Thursday, May 12—The Power of You! What is required of Leadership Hazleton participants? • Actively participate in all sessions. With the exception of Orientation, sessions times are roughly 8:30AM-3:00PM and are held in various area locations that have to do with session topic.

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resources that I gained thru my experience explain a lot about our Community and it's network and I had the privilege of serving on the Board of Leadership Hazleton for 5 years and it was a wonderful learning experience.” Janet Stecker, Sales Asst. PNC Brokerage. “As a professional new to the Hazleton area, this program was outstanding in helping me find avenues to get involved in the Greater Hazleton community. Not only did I learn the history of the area, I made professional connections with so many people in fields different than my own. The challenge of putting together a local issue program for the class and attending other class-designed programs enlightened me to specific matters facing our community and illustrated ways to get involved. Being a part of the project team illustrated the importance of volunteering and helping out our local organizations. The program also taught the class that as young leaders there is a need for us to become involved. Leadership Hazleton is a great program which helps people develop their own personal skills and benefits the greater Hazleton area as a whole. I feel privileged that I had such a terrific opportunity to be a part of the 2009 class!!” Kim McNulty, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at MMI Preparatory School “Let’s see what my heart says about Leadership Hazleton: My life has two parts: before and after Leadership Hazleton. Before is not much to say. After I graduated from the program my vision about the community, the area, the economy and the future was completely different. I started my own business; I became very active in the area, I did learn to be a true leader. I strongly recommend that you be part of one the best programs in the area: Leadership Hazleton” Amilcar Arroyo, Publisher, El Mensajero Newspaper, Class 2003-2004 Contact Pat Korb at 455-1509 or leadership@hazletonchamber.org for an application and more information. Check out our website leadershiphazleton.com.

Linda Turner and Corey Beltz lead the way for the Class of 2008-09 at their "unofficial graduation" at their last session "The Power is You!" The class "officially" graduates at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner in May.

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Hard Coal Baseball By Rich Lipinski

Cranberry Creek Ball Park The Home of Professional Baseball in Hazleton in the Past and Maybe the Future The Cranberry Creek Ball Park was host to professional baseball in Hazleton for 13 seasons, during the first half of the 20th century. Located just south of West Hazleton adjacent to Cranberry Creek, hosted the farm teams for the Phillies, Red Sox and Dodgers. In addition to professional baseball Cranberry was the scene for many high School games, adult league games and barnstorming major league players. Cranberry Creek was torn down in the mid 1960’s to make room for Route 924. 45 years later a small group has been formed to bring back professional baseball to Hazleton and very near the site of the old ball park.

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income they held barnstorming tours across America as soon as the season was over. On October 22, 1923, the legendary Babe Ruth played at the stadium. He slammed one out of the ballpark during practice, but went hitless during the game, which ended early so Ruth could sign autographs. It is rumoured that Ruth’s teammate Lou Gehrig may also have played at Cranberry that day. In the book The Big Bam, The Life and times of Babe Ruth, it chronicles the barnstorming tour of Babe Ruth through Pennsylvania. “In Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the coal mine had to shut down work for the day because so many players booked off to see the exhibition.”

The Future of Professional Baseball at Cranberry Creek

When Baseball and Coal Was King In the early part of the 1900’s Hazleton and Northeast Pennsylvania was the center of Industrial Revolution. America’s growth was powered by the anthracite coal beneath the land. During the Roaring 20’s baseball roared with the rest of the country. When the depression arrived the people leaned on baseball to provide relief from their problems. Fittingly ,Cranberry sat in the shadow of a large silt bank. The passion for baseball was not just reserved for the Professional Players in the Major and Minor Leagues. Cities and towns of all sizes had amateur baseball teams. Weekends were planned around the one of many local battles and the passions many times spread into the stands. As the depression expanded across America, baseball responded by placing teams closer to their base of operations and closer together to cut travel costs. The New York-Pennsylvania League started setting up shop in Coal region towns including Hazleton, WilkesBarre, Scranton, Williamsport, and Shamokin. As a member of the New York-Penn League, the Hazleton Mountaineers were the farm team of the Philadelphia Phillies from 1929-1936. In 1937 and 1938 their affiliation and team name changed to the Red Sox. The team was renamed the Mountaineers in 1939-1940 and played as an Independent Professional team. The start of World War II severely limited the amount of men available to play baseball and the minor leagues contracted leaving Hazleton without a team until 1949. In 1949 the Mountaineers returned and played again as an unaffiliated independent. 1950 was the last year for Professional Baseball in the area. The team was renamed the Dodgers as they became a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers farm system. The last hurrah for professional baseball included Norm Larker in 1949. Norm was arguably the most successful ball player from Hazleton to play in the Major Leagues.

In 1998, CAN DO and the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce formed a joint board of directors to work toward improving the gateway to Hazleton. CAN DO purchased the land in 2006 and has been working with the Chamber and local municipalities in an effort to make the Hazleton area more attractive to residents and visitors alike. As part of the Cranberry Creek Gateway Project a sub-committee was formed to explore the viability of building a ball park as part of the project. To date the committee continues to move forward in efforts to determine the viability and type of team and stadium which could be built in Hazleton. Information on the Cranberry Creek Gateway Project can be found at www.cranberrycreek.org or by calling Can-Do at 570-455-1508.

ADULT BASEBALL LEAGUE 2010 Over the years the community adult baseball leagues died out and were replaced with various types of softball. A few years ago the Hazleton Adult League was founded. Playing their games in Drifton, the league was comprised of 6 teams in 2009 and is expected to expand in 2010. All games are played on the weekends and have had good attendance. For more information about the league, contact Mark at 436-5876 or Brett at 956-4856. More information is also available at hazletonbaseball.com Next Month’s Preview In the April Edition of Hard Coal Baseball we will be featuring the spotlight on Joe “Sox” Holden of St Clair who played for both the Hazleton Mountaineers and the Philadelphia Phillies. We will also start our review of local ballparks to visit in 2010. We welcome any comments, stories or pictures at our e-mail, hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com.

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Paws & Remember can help you cope with the loss of your pet Pets are part of our family- they’re our friends, confidants and companions. They bring us true devotion and unconditional love. That’s why, for many, the death of a beloved pet brings with it the full range of emotions that would accompany the passing of any family member. At Paws & Remember, we understand how important it is to honor the enduring contributions pets make to our lives. By offering you choices for memorializing your pet, Paws & Remember can help you cope with your loss and remember your pet in a dignified, meaningful way. Our high quality personalized urns and memorial products will help you and your family express your feelings, pay tribute and celebrate your pet’s life. Paws & Remember is committed to helping you find the most meaningful, personalized options for honoring the life of your pet. In addition to memorialization packages, we offer a full range of individual memorial items which include handcrafted urns, photo frames, outdoor garden stones, wind chimes, jewelry, ornaments and more. Custom laser engraving is available, ensuring that each item is unique to you and your pet. Each private cremation comes with a Memorial Booklet which includes a personalized Certificate of

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Puppy Love Without Doggie Breath (NU) - Your dog loves to give you kisses, and while you appreciate the puppy love, you could do without the stinky breath. So, you switch your dog to dry food. You feed him dental biscuits. You even go through the messy process of brushing his teeth. And yet, you still have hold your breath every time he licks your face. What’s going on? Believe it or not, your dog’s breath shouldn’t smell, and if it does, it’s time to think about your dog’s oral health. Certain diseases, like diabetes or kidney disease, may cause bad breath in dogs. But most bad breath, or halitosis, occurs when bacteria infect the gums. If left unchecked, the bacteria can create gum disease or go through the gums into the bloodstream, thereby entering other parts of the body. “Logically, improving the health of your pet’s teeth and gums will help eliminate the halitosis associated with bacterial infection,” says Dr. Jeffrey Hillman, D.M.D., Ph.D. and chief medical officer for Oragenics. Eliminating bad breath – and the harmful bacteria that cause it – begins at home, with a consistent oral health program. But toothbrushing can be irksome for both pet and pet owner, and dental chews can’t reach every tooth surface. For this reason, Hillman, who has studied probiotics for 25 years, first at the Harvard-affiliated Forsyth Institute in Boston and then at the University of Florida, suggests that pet owners give their pets probiotics, or “good” bacteria. The science behind probiotics is simple – if your dog’s teeth are coated in good bacteria, there’s no room for bad bacteria to grow. “The good bacteria inhibit the growth of the damaging bad bacteria, leading to better breath,” explains Hillman. Hillman created ProBiora3, a special blend of oral probiotics that replenish specific “good bacteria” in the mouth. These beneficial bacteria freshen breath and whiten teeth through the natural release of low-level hydrogen peroxide. ProBiora3 is available to pets in a grooming aid called Teddy’s Pride. You simply sprinkle the probiotics on your pet’s food once daily. Because it’s easy to administer, you’ll have no problem sticking to the program. Teddy’s Pride won’t change the taste, texture or odor of your pet’s kibble — your dog will happily lap it up. And when he kisses you in appreciation, you won’t have to hold your breath or turn away. For more information, visit www.ForTeddysPride.com.

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Despite Tough Economy, Americans remain Loyal to their Pets (NAPSA)-Americans love their pets and will do what they can to keep their faithful companions happy and healthy-whatever state the economy is in. That’s what a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association found. The study revealed that: • The current economic situation has had little negative impact on their decision to own a pet, according to 70 percent of America’s pet owners. • In fact, more than 80 percent of pet owners report that they have not changed their spending patterns and continue to spend the same on their pet during these times. • Even 62 percent of horse owners, one of the most costly pets to maintain, report that the economy has not influenced their pet ownership. In fact, 5 percent of horse owners reported spending more on their pet during this same time. • Interestingly, even those households with income levels under $25K and between $25 and $50K report that to a large degree-57 percent and 67 percent, respectively-their ownership levels have remained unchanged despite the economy. While the pet sector enjoyed a steady stream of spending, American pet owners compensated by reducing spending on other household and leisure items. Across the board, there was a reported decline in spending on activities including movies, plays, museums, sporting events, travel, dining and even shopping. These findings suggest that Americans will readily perform an act of self-sacrifice and reallocate their dollars to maintain the quality of life of their pet. “This information further demonstrates that pet owners will continue to cut back in their personal lives before scaling back on their four-legged friends,” said APPA President Bob Vetere. “This goes to show the strength of the human-animal bond and the joys that can be realized through responsible pet ownership. This is the primary reason that the pet industry continues to remain strong.”

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It’s a fact: Even in the toughest of times, pet ownership is on the rise as Americans continue their love affair with their pets. In good times and in bad, Americans turn to their pets for support, consolation, love, stress relief and mood therapy. After all, who needs a prescription antidepressant when your pet is standing at the ready to warm your heart and generate a smile? The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is the leading notfor-profit trade association, serving the interests of the pet products industry since 1958. APPA membership includes nearly 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises. APPA’s mission is to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet products industry and to provide the services necessary to help its members prosper. Visit www.americanpetproducts. org for more information.

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Greater Hazleton Job Fair planned for March 25th— Business Participants now being recruited Information is now available for firms doing business in and around the Greater Hazleton Area for the 14th Annual Hazleton Area Job Fair. Registration forms are available from the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. The Job Fair will take place at the Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites on Route 309 in Hazleton and will provide a unique forum to help match people with new and expanded employment opportunities. The program will take place from 11:00AM to 6:00PM. The event is being coordinated by the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Hazleton CareerLink. Sponsors for the day-long program include the PA Careerlink, Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, the Standard Speaker, Panorama, WAZL, El Mensajero and Arc Electric. Also,a special Job Fair section will be published in the StandardSpeaker newspaper. Interested businesses who would like to place an ad should contact Sandy Hoilko at the Standard-Speaker at 4553636. Students from the Hazleton Area, Weatherly Area, MMI Prep, Marion High School and the Crestwood Area High School are being invited and encouraged to participate as are Hazleton Area students from Penn State, Luzerne County Community College, McCann School of Business and Lackawanna College. Others are welcome as well. The Job Fair will be open to the public and adult men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend the event. To date the following businesses have signed up to participate: WLSH Radio, TJ Maxx, State Police, Archer Daniels Midland, Prudential, DeAngelo Brothers, Allied Services, Service Electric Cablevision, Interstate Road Markings, Romark, PA CareerLink, Area Agency on Aging, Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, Gonnella Frozen Products, Lackawanna College, Econoco, Keystone Job Corps Center, Bradley Caldwell, and Tobyhanna Army Depot. Registration information for the 2010 Greater Hazleton Job Fair has been mailed to Chamber member businesses. However, any area business interested in taking part can contact the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at (570) 455-1509 or via e-mail at info@hazletonchamber.org info@hazletonchamber.org and complete details and registration information will be forwarded immediately. Registration forms my also be obtained from the Chamber’s website at www.hazleton www.hazleton-chamber.org chamber.org. Area firms comtemplating participation are urged to register as soon as possible.

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Chamber recognizes Member Businesses hosting March Networking Mixer The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce invites all chamber member businesses, their employees and their guests to attend the March networking mixer scheduled for Tuesday, March 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The event is being hosted by Shenanigans, 703 West Broad Street in Hazleton and sponsored by At Your Service, personal assistant and errand services. The networking mixer is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. A cash bar will be available and several door prize drawings will take place. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships. The Big Brothers Big Sisters vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contribut-

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ing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all. Any chamber member interested in attending is asked to RSVP to the Chamber office at 455-1509 no later than Friday, March 5th.

Sitting l to r: Dorothy Anderson, Big Brothers Big Sisters President, and Owner of At Your Service; and Toni Englehart, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member. Standing l to r: Andy Anderson, Big Brothers Big Sisters Vice President, and Owner of At Your Service; Shawn Gillette, Manager of Shenanigans; Susie Lombardo, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Member; and Danielle Galada, Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

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The Slusser Law Firm and the One-Hour Guarantee In today’s fast-paced world, accidents happen, but they don’t always happen between 9 and 5. That’s why attorneys from the Slusser Law Firm are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or a loved one has been injured, call us and a lawyer from Slusser Law will call you back within one hour. We promise. Whether it’s a car accident, a slip-and-fall accident, a product liability case, or any other incident involving personal injury, attorneys from Slusser Law are ready to listen and help you. For years, our clients have also trusted us to handle serious legal matters, wills and estates, real estate, worker’s compensation, Social Security/disability claims, and business and corporate law. Christopher B. Slusser, Esq., is the founder of Slusser Law, one of Greater Hazleton’s preeminent legal service providers. In addition to his professional affiliations, Chris Slusser is very involved in the community. He is active in the community and is a member many local civic groups. Many local governing bodies rely on Slusser Law to help them navigate complicated municipal and school district law. Those clients include the City of Hazleton, the Borough of West Hazleton, the Hazleton Area School District, and the Borough of Conyngham. That’s why we say Slusser Law is “A Name You Know and Trust.” It’s a reputation we have cultivated for years – and it’s a reputation we’re proud to earn from you. Call 453-0463, or visit www.slusserlawflirm.com.

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Earth-Friendly Tips for Motorists (NU) - Some day, hydrogen-powered vehicles may be commonplace, but in the meantime, motorists who want to go “green” don’t have to change vehicles to help the environment. The experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), a non-profit organization founded in 1972 to improve the quality of automotive service and repair, say that drivers simply need to change a few habits. “Regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits are two strategies that virtually every vehicle owner can embrace,” notes Martin Lawson, editorial director at ASE. The following tips from ASE can put you on the road to environmentally conscious care today: • Keep the engine running at peak performance. A misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 30 percent. Replace filters and fluids as recommended in the manual. • Keep tires properly inflated and aligned. Inflated tires reduce the engine’s effort and gasoline consumption. • Find a good technician. Ask friends for recommendations. Check the reputation of the repair shop with your local consumer group. Check out the technicians’ credentials. ASE-certified auto technicians have passed one or more national exams in specialties such as engine performance and air conditioning. ASE-certified technicians

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wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia and carry credentials listing their exact areas of certification. Their employers often display the ASE sign. • Have your vehicle’s air conditioner serviced only by a technician certified to handle and recycle refrigerants. Older air conditioners contain ozone-depleting chemicals, which could be released into the atmosphere through improper service. • Avoid speeding and sudden accelerations; both habits guzzle gas. When waiting for friends or family, shut off the engine. Consolidate daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. • Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. Remove that rooftop luggage carrier after vacations to reduce air drag. • If you do your own repairs, properly dispose of engine fluids and batteries. Some repair facilities accept these items. Or call your local government for information.

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Deciphering Your Car’s “Check Engine” Light By John Nielsen AAA National Director of Auto Repair & Buying Programs For NewsUSA (NU) - Many drivers don’t know what the “check engine” or “service engine soon” warning light on the instrument panel really means. Understanding the purpose of this light, and knowing what actions to take when it comes on, can help you nip problems in the bud — and possibly prevent major damage. An illuminated “check engine” light is telling you the engine control computer has detected a problem that is causing the vehicle to produce excessive exhaust emissions. Sometimes the light will be accompanied by noticeable performance problems, such as an engine miss or hesitation, but other times the vehicle will appear to operate normally. Common failures that can trigger a “check engine” light include: • Failed engine-control components such as an oxygen, coolant temperature, MAP (manifold absolute pressure) or airflow sensor. • Engine misfires from faulty sparkplugs, sparkplug wires, ignition components, fuel injectors or other fuel system parts. • Emission-control failures such as loose or cracked vacuum hoses, a loose or missing gas cap or a defective EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. How you should react to a “check engine” light depends on how the light behaves. If the light comes on for a little while and then goes out, you may have had a momentary problem in the system. The light goes out when the problem stops, but the computer could have stored a diagnostic trouble code in its memory. If the light does not recur, it can be ignored. However, if the light comes and goes intermittently, take the vehicle in for a checkup. If the light comes on and stays on, the car has an ongoing problem.

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While that problem may not be severe, it will negatively impact your car’s performance, gas mileage and exhaust emissions. Take your vehicle to a repair shop as soon as possible for further diagnosis. If the “check engine” light begins to flash on and off, a severe problem is causing the catalytic converter to overheat. This can destroy the converter and possibly even start a fire. If your repair shop is nearby, drive there immediately. If the shop is some distance away, shut off the car and call for assistance. Always have the cause of a flashing “check engine” light investigated right away to prevent damage to important components that can greatly increase the cost of repairs. AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities can diagnose “check engine” light problems and provide a full range of vehicle maintenance and repair services. Approved Auto Repair shops meet AAA’s high standards for customer care and technical proficiency. To locate a shop near you, look for the AAA Approved Auto Repair logo or visit www.AAA.com/repair.

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Spring Is the Season for Auto Care (NU) - After a season of winter driving, a springtime check-up for your car might be in order. Most anyone can do routine automotive housekeeping chores: Remove unneeded winter gear from your trunk, clean out trash and clutter, and wash and wax your car to remove accumulated grime and salt deposits. • If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, look for an orderly repair shop with modern equipment in the service bays and qualified automotive technicians as evidenced by trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced courses and ASE certifications. • Have engine performance problems — hard starts, rough idling, stalling — corrected now, before summer’s demanding stop-and-go vacation traffic. • For comfort in hot weather now’s the time, too, to have a marginally working air conditioning system serviced. • Flush and refill the cooling system according to the service manual’s recommendations. The level, condition, and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. (Make sure the engine has cooled down before removing the radiator cap.) • A qualified auto technician should check the tightness and condition of belts, clamps and hoses, but you can look for signs of wear, cracking, or fraying. • Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended in the service manual. • Check the condition of tires, including the spare. Let the tires “cool down” before checking their pressure. Uneven wear, “cupping,” vibrations, or “pulling” to one side indicates problems with your tires or suspension system. If applicable, have snow tires pulled and replaced with seasonal tires. •Change the oil and oil filter as specified in owner’s manual. Often neglected, this simple service is one of the easiest ways to extend the life of your vehicle.

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America’s love for the Automobile By Mike Adams Over the years and particularly after World War II, a number of advertising methods were used to attract and sell people an automobile. Automotive advertising was done with Company brochures, Magazines, Newspaper, Direct Mail, Radio, and Television. All automobile companies created a slogan that went with their cars. Here is a Sampling of some of those slogans: • Buick; “When better cars are built, Buick will build them.” • Cadillac; “Standard of the world.” • Chevrolet; “Eye it, Try it, Buy it” • A snappy TV jingle was “See the USA in your Chevrolet” • Followed by: “Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and Chevrolet” • Ford; “There’s a Ford in your future”, during the station wagon era, Ford was known as “The Wagon Master” • Mercury; “Go for a ride and you’ll go for Mercury” • Chrysler; “Be Modern, Buy Chrysler” • Dodge; “Dodge Dependability” • Jeep; “Jeep wrote the book on 4 Wheel Drive”

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The cars no longer in production had some catchy slogans also. Here are their samplings: • De Soto; “The car designed with you in mind.” • Packard; “Ask the man who owns one.” • Pontiac; “A fine car made finer.” • Oldsmobile; “It’s smart to own an Oldsmobile.” How about the song “In my merry Oldsmobile” In addition to slogans, there were a number of trademarks that stood out such as the Chevrolet “Bow Tie”, Ford “Blue Oval” and Pontiac “Indian Chief.” The Pontiac Indian Chief also was uses as a hood ornament. The Pontiac signage at dealerships also included the Indian head. Included are photos of a couple of these signs. A big event for dealerships was the arrival of the new models usually in September or October, when many prospective buyers visited the showrooms. Today in this modern age of electronics’, it isn’t necessary to visit the showroom. Just go online select your car, color, accessory package, get a quote, and place your order. Personally, I prefer to visit the dealership, negotiate, think about it, and then sign the order form. Now that I am fully retired I have a few other articles about Classic Automobiles, your Comments are welcome and will be appreciated. Contact Mike Adams at Panorama 570-459-1010. Mail to Panorama P.O. Box 766, Hazleton, PA 18201. Email at Panmag@ptd.net

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Price Versus Value— When Premium Auto Products are worth the Extra Cost (NAPSA)-To keep your car on the road to safety and savings, it’s a good idea to pay attention to what goes into and onto the vehicle. Sometimes it pays to upgrade to a premium automotive product. As the experts at the Car Care Council put it, “Small steps that motorists take today can go a long way toward improving the safety and reliability of their vehicles.” Here are a few tips on common automotive product categories to help you make informed decisions. Gasoline-Engines are designed to use a particular grade/octane of gasoline. There’s no substantial benefit to using an octane higher than recommended by the manufacturer. The bottom line is that if you use higher octane against manufacturer’s recommendations, you could be paying up to 40 cents more a gallon, which could add up to over $300 a year in extra expenses with no added benefits. Wiper blades-There is a noticeable performance difference in lowcost wiper blades versus those specifically designed for rough weather conditions. Premium wiper blades are significantly sturdier and more durable than low-priced blades. The bottom line is that the upgrade will cost you less in the long run if you live in a more extreme (rainy or snowy) climate. Motor oil-There have been substantial improvements in lubrication technology over the past few years. The longer oil life of highperformance synthetic motor oil allows for extended oil drains, which saves time and money and reduces the effect on the environ-

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ment. The bottom line is that some high-performance synthetic oils such as Royal Purple have been reported to improve mileage by as much as 3 percent, which adds up over the course of a year. Oil filters-Inexpensive filters are typically made with the 3,000mile interval in mind because they use low-quality paper media that deteriorate rapidly at 3,000 miles. The new generation of high-performance premium oil filters allows for extended oil drain intervals. For example, Royal Purple uses a proprietary long-life, microglass media that provides protection for 12,000 miles. It also provides an increased level of protection due to the density of the filtration. The bottom line is that the more expensive filter pays off if you plan to extend oil drain intervals or live in extremely dusty or cold-weather climates. You can find more car-care tips and products at www.royalpurple. com.

Automotive Tip— (NU) - AAA reminds motorists that ignoring their vehicle’s upkeep can put them, their passengers and others on the road in danger. For example, worn tires with little tread are much more likely to hydroplane on wet pavement or lose traction in the snow, resulting in a loss of braking power and steering control — two of the most dangerous situations in which drivers can find themselves. Certified technicians at AAA Approved Auto Repair shops can provide motorists with trustworthy guidance on repairs and vehicle safety. Visit AAA.com/Repair.

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Geothermal Comfort (Part 1) Indoor Comfort for Families By S.J. Kowalski According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) geothermal systems are, “the most energy-effective environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.” Extremely high levels of efficiency are possible because a geothermal heat pump only uses electricity to move heat, not produce it. A geothermal unit typically supplies 4 kilowatts of heat for every kilowatt of electricity used. Three of these kilowatts of heat come directly from the earth itself, and are clean, free and renewable. Geothermal heat pumps also take advantage of the mild ground temperature for extremely high efficiency cooling. Most systems also include a hot water generator, which diverts a portion of the supplied heat to the domestic water heater. This provides a substantial portion of a family’s hot water needs at a very low cost. Overall, geothermal technology offers the highest cooling and heating efficiencies of any system available today. Geothermal systems transfer heat from your home to the earth in the cooling mode, or from the earth to your home in the heating mode. Water is used as the heat transfer medium through a closed loop piping system buried in the ground. By using this stable thermal source, geothermal heat pumps provide energy efficient comfort year around with a factory-tested and sealed packaged unit, without

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the need for a noisy outdoor fan, or a flue. For deep savings on your energy bills, look no further than your own backyard. With a geothermal heating and cooling system, you get a 30% tax credit and can save more than half on your energy bill. Use geothermal energy to tap the constant temperature of the earth, keeping your home comfortable year-round. Best of all, a new system usually pays for itself in about five years and is a cleaner choice for the environment. If you’re ready to uncover extra cash each month visit the geothermal experts a S.J. Kowalski Inc. at the Home Building and Remodeling Expo presented by the Building Industry Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania March 5, 6, and 7 at the Kingston Armory, Kingston, Pa. Admission is free with a canned good or $2.00 without. Also visit them at their web site at sjkowalski.com.

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What’s Your Excuse? By Allan Lenhardt In an attempt to educate home owners and families about the dangers of radon exposure, we set up an informational booth at one of the local home builder’s shows. Over the years, we have acquired volumes of facts, figures, PSA’s (Public Service Announcements) and articles pertaining to radon. We displayed all of this literature and set up a monitor playing a DVD that told the Allan Lenhardt story of families devastated by the effects of radon exposure. After the first day (the show ran 4 days) we found ourselves making a list of excuses people were giving us for not testing their homes for radon: 10. What is radon? 9. I heard radon is good for you. 8. Just another money maker. 7. I never go in my basement. 6. My neighbor doesn’t have it, so I don’t. 5. I tested 7-8 years ago, I don’t have it. 4. My builder/realtor says there is no radon around here. 3. I smoke, I am going to get lung cancer anyway. 2. I just open the windows. 1. I have to die from something. WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE? The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends that

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every home be tested for radon. If you don’t want to test for your health, test for your spouse’s health. If you don’t want to test for your spouse’s health, test for your children’s health, if not for your children’s health, then your pet’s health. Animals are five times more susceptible than humans. For your families health and your own piece of mind, have your home tested for radon. Give Pat at PA Radon Solutions a call to schedule a radon test or answer any questions you may have. PA Radon Solutions is a local family run company, DEP certified in testing and correcting radon problems. To verify certification you can call the state office at 1-800-233-RADON. For fast, courteous professional service or accurate information call PA Radon Solutions at 384-3574 or toll-free at 1-866-3843574.

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Is Hard Water Pouring Money Down the Drain? (NU) - Hard water costs the average American family well over $2,200 a year. And 85 percent of American households have hard water. Hard water is caused by a buildup of calcium and magnesium that water picks up from sediment and rock before entering the home. The higher the amounts of these dissolved minerals, the harder the water. Hard water reduces the lifespan and effectiveness of appliances, increases energy usage, results in dingy laundry and dishes and damages skin and hair. One of the simplest and least expensive ways to test for hard water in your home is to use a water hardness test strip. Nature’s Own Water Care offers a free kit that measures the grains of hardness per gallon, which in turn establishes the hardness in water. Once hard water is confirmed, the most effective and efficient way to remove dissolved calcium and magnesium and other impurities is by using a water softener regenerated regularly with Nature’s Own quality water care products.

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Nature’s Own transforms water conditioning into water care, replacing traditional water conditioning products with a blend of pure, high-grade elements designed to return the water in your home to its natural state of purity. The resulting water is purer, tastier and gentler on your body and clothing than ordinary household tap water. Appliances run more efficiently and last longer. Nature’s Own offers four distinct water care products, each designed with the unique needs of every home in mind. Sodium Chloride Cubes with Resin Clean and Sodium Chloride Cubes with Rust Fighter extend water softener life, increase appliance efficiency and keep hair and skin free of mineral by-products. For families looking to add more potassium to their diet, Nature’s Own Potassium Cubes are an alternative to traditional sodium products. Additionally, Potassium Enriched Cubes offer a healthy balance of potassium and sodium, while protecting clothing and appliances. To learn more about minerals in tap water and order your free Hard Water Test Kit, visit www.naturesownwatercare.com.

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to come,” Lucas said. Even professional racing champion Mario Andretti relies on F&L Doors to service his many garage doors on his Nazareth, Pa. home. Because service is so critical, F&L Doors is currently offering a $49.95 garage door inspection, where trained technicians from the F&L Doors Service Department visit your home and ensure that your door and opener are in perfect working order. “We have found garage doors with unsafe springs and mechanical problems, which, left unchecked, could have easily caused injury to the homeowner, their children, or guests,” Lucas said. Without regular maintenance and service, your garage door can become a potential hazard in your home. Lucas encourages homeowners to take advantage of F&L Doors no-pressure sales approach with their “Shop at Home” service, where the F&L van visits your home with samples you can hold up and compare in your driveway. “Selecting a garage door is an important choice. Garage doors can occupy up to a third of a home’s façade, so the right door will improve the appearance and value of your home. It can also save you money on energy costs based on its efficiency,” Lucas said. “F&L Doors represents many of today’s best garage door makers, including Amarr, Artisan Doorworks, Clopay, Raynor, and Wayne Dalton. So, it’s best to call us so we can explain the latest deals, because they change frequently,” Lucas said. F&L Doors, which sells a large variety of garage doors for homes and businesses right from its Hazleton showroom, has recently launched its new Web site at www.fldoors.com. “Our new, modern web site was designed to be very user-friendly as customers learn more about F&L Doors,” Lucas said. F&L Doors is proud of the reputation for quality and dependable

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After a cold, snowy winter, homeowners should have their garage doors serviced to ensure they are functioning properly and to ensure their long life, said Brian Lucas, president of F&L Doors, the area’s premier garage door installation and service company. “Garage doors and their parts are usually forgotten about, but it’s critically important that they be serviced. The springs should be thoroughly inspected – and replaced, if necessary,” Lucas said. If a garage door spring breaks, it can penetrate a double layer of five-eighths-inch-thick wallboard. “Springs are under a tremendous amount of tension, so call a professional garage door service company to have them checked,” Lucas said. And the spring is a good time to upgrade old garage doors because today’s energy efficient doors are much better than in the past, which can directly translate into savings every month on your heating bill. “Garage door manufacturers are offering many financial discounts right now. It’s definitely a great time to improve the appearance of your home, as well as its thermal efficiency,” Lucas said. Your new garage door may even be eligible for federal energy efficiency grants. And while it’s important to get a good deal, it’s equally critical to buy from a reputable factory-authorized dealer who stands by their product after the initial sale, Lucas explained. “F&L Doors has been selling, installing and servicing quality name-brand garage doors since 1970. We truly offer the best of both worlds: attractive pricing and outstanding customer service for years

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service it has developed since its founding in 1970, and offers an extended one-year labor guarantee on all of their garage doors. “Our reputation is on the line with every purchase, and that’s something I take very seriously,” said Lucas. The company’s showroom features an extensive in-stock inventory of garage doors and products from which to choose. Customers can also have doors custom designed and created to meet their needs should they desire. And F&L Doors literally goes the extra mile for its customers, routinely servicing and installing doors within an 80-mile radius. This means you can count on the same high-quality service whether you are located in Bloomsburg, Danville, Shamokin, Scranton, WilkesBarre, Mountaintop, Stroudsburg, Blakeslee, White Haven, Jim Thorpe or the Lehigh Valley. Call F&L Doors at 570-454-7254 or toll free at 800-344-3667. Or visit their showroom on South Wyoming Street in Hazleton, Monday through Friday 7:30 to 4:00, and they’ll discuss garage door solutions that will also meet your budget. Visit F&L Doors online at www.fldoors.com for tips on choosing a garage door.

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New Room, New You (NAPSA)-Rough weather outside makes for a good time to work on the inside of your house to make it a happier place to enjoy the rest of the year. Here are simple, fun ways to revitalize your home: • In your kitchen: Organize your recipes in a decorative card box and ask friends for their favorites. Practice one of the recipes to make it your signature dish to bring to gatherings and parties. • In your bedroom: Clean out your closet and give clothing and shoes you don’t wear to charity. Use hooks to hang jewelry and belts so they don’t get tangled. • In your living room: Refresh picture frames with new photos of family and friends. They will remind you of fun times together and brighten up a gloomy day. In any room: Add color with freshly painted walls. Glidden(tm) paint has Top 10 colors to get you inspired to begin painting. From “Quiet Time” blues and greens to bright

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and playful “Growing Up” colors, finding the right palette can help you get going on any painting project. Little steps to improve your home can make a big difference, brighten your home and make you a happier, more organized person.

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E-power Program at PPL Electric By Martha Herron, Regional Community Relations Director PPL Electric Utilities In 1961, John Kennedy ushered in a new political era, the race to space was on, the United States had just put a 50th star on the flag, and PPL Electric Utilities delivered 6 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. Fast forward to today, and our astronauts fly to space in shuttles and return to a runway. The state that put the 50th star on the map is the birthplace of our current president. And PPL Electric Utilities delivers about 38 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. Much has changed with time. Electricity use is no exception. Just as overall use is way up over the past 50 years, the amount of electricity our average residential customer uses each month has also risen sharply over the same period, from about 280 kilowatt-hours to 1,000 kilowatt-hours. With more customers building bigger homes, air conditioning more common than ever, and users adding flat screens, gaming systems, computers and other high-energy use items that didn’t exist decades ago, customers are using more electricity and spending more. That’s why it’s as important as ever that you make the best decisions you can, from purchasing energy-efficient appliances to taking actions that reduce your electric use. Through our E-power program at PPL Electric Utilities, we offer incentives, tools and information that can help.

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For example, our appliance recycling program offers you a $35 incentive check to get rid of an old, working refrigerator or freezer. Our program contractor, JACO Environmental, will remove your unit at no charge to you and recycle it properly. If you have an old room air conditioner, you can get rid of that at the same time and get an additional $25. When it comes to purchasing a new appliance, our E-power Energy Efficiency Rebate program offers rebates on energy efficient products ranging from central air conditioners to room air conditioners, air-source heat pumps, refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers, dehumidifiers and more. Rebates range from $10 for an ENERGY STAR light fixture to $400 for an air-source heat pump. In addition, Our Light Smarter, Pay Less initiative offers discounts on energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs at participating retailers. These bulbs use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. These are just some of the many E-power opportunities and energy efficiency incentives that we’re introducing for our customers. The new E-power programs offer opportunities for all customers, from homeowners and renters to your neighborhood business, church, hospital and manufacturer. Not sure where to start? Visit our Energy Analyzer at www.pplelectric.com to better understand how your home uses energy and get tips to save. To learn more about our E-power programs, visit www.pplelectric.com/e-power. And remember: saving energy doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort. Protecting the environment and conserving our nation’s resources doesn’t have to mean dramatic changes in your lifestyle. Simple steps can make a real difference and go a long way. And when we all pitch in, the results can be tremendous.

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Tips for hanging Pictures and Shelves (NAPSA)-Whether you consider yourself handy or less than mechanically inclined, one key tool could make a number of household projects more secure. A simple stud finder can eliminate the guesswork involved when hanging pictures and shelves or securing heavy bookcases or furniture to the wall. Just slide the device across the surface of the wall, and when it detects a change in A stud finder can make wall density it signals that it has located hanging pictures, shelves and other items easier. a stud. If your stud finder is what’s known as an “edge finder,” it will pinpoint the edges of a stud. You then simply determine the center and drill or nail. If you have a “center finder,” the center of the stud will be automatically identified for you. Choosing Tools Not every stud finder is the same, so it’s important to do a little homework before buying. You might check out a company called Zircon Corporation that offers center-finding stud finders that are also capable of scanning for metal and electrical, in addition to the edge-finding line consisting of the entry-level StudSensor(tm) EDGE, e30, e40 and e50. This line features an ergonomic design meant to make them comfortable and easy to use. Their concave grips help homeowners keep

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the tool flush against the wall as they sweep for studs, and intuitive user interfaces can help users quickly calibrate the tool. The relatively inexpensive e30 offers a “WireWarning” detection feature, which warns users of live unshielded wires. The e40, a more powerful version of the e30, is capable of scanning walls up to 1? inches deep. The e50 adds a user-friendly LCD screen. Hanging Hints After you’ve located a wall’s studs, hanging items can be simple. Try these tips: • If you’re hanging shelves, consider tracing a template on cardboard and taping it on the wall. Then use the template to gauge bracket placement. • If you’re hanging a picture, place small, adhesive-backed rubber feet on its back corners. The feet will grip the wall and help keep the picture level.

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WANTED Junk Cars, Trucks and Machinery. Paying cash. Berwick, Bloomsburg, Danville and surrounding areas. Welsh’s Towing. 570-759-9737. Wanted Dead or Alive! Your cars and Minivans Picked up, Drive In More. Full Size Trucks and Vans. Competitive prices! Must be complete with title. BONNER AUTO PARTS 384-3291

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Buying all Video Games and Systems. PS2, X-Box, Nintendo, Gameboy, Atari, Intellevision, Vectrex, etc. Also buying DVD and VHS movies, also pre 1990 toys, Star Wars, Transformers, and records. THE VIDEO GAME STORE 28 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Open Monday-Saturday 12-6 pm. 570-822-9929.

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HOUSE FOR SALE 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 Storage and Office etc.!

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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.

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The Laurel Hill Buy Now & Receive $ 5,000 of Furniture 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.

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This completely new home and lot package feature 1,728 sq. ft. of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, tile, formal dining room, gas fireplace, raised panel doors, 2” designer window blinds, SEER 14 heat pump, covered front porch with vinyl railing, siding exterior, rear deck, 2 car garage with openers and carriage house doors and paved driveway.

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ALL THE CHARM AND ELEGANCE OF A TIME GONE BY. SOLID OAK FLOORS AND POCKET DOORS, STAIN GLASS WINDOWS, 6+ BEDROOMS AND 31/2 BATHS. 2 CAR GARAGE, INGROUND POOL ANS SO MUCH MORE! ONE OF A KIND!

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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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