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features 006 Panorama Annoucement 010 We Were Poor... 012 Fine Art & Antiques 016 Jake Daubert 046 PA Inspections 094 Hard Coal Baseball

Publisher Lex Sloot President Gary Yacubeck Editor Thomas Novotney, Jr. Contributing Writers Marolyn Pensock, Joan Barbush Larry Ksanznak, Thomas Buff Dr. Lori, Rev. Connell McHugh Rich Lipinski, Liz Tolan Graphic Designer Joan Palmer Account Executives Rich Lipinski Jeff Wagner, Marcia Cunningham Liz Tolan, Toni Englehart

Fun and Games 8

sections 021 Health & Fitness 045 Car & Driver 049 Home Improvement 063 Dining & Entertainment 075 Family

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082 In the Kitchen with Panorama 084 Crossword & Trivia 086 Panorama Asks 090 Calendar of Events 092 WAZL Community Journal

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Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, September 2, and Thursday, September 16, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Laurel Mall Walkers Blood Drive Tuesday, September 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hazleton General Hospital, O & E Bldg. Call 501.6204 to register for donation time. Please bring personal identification card. Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, September 15, 11 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center The Coming of Age Health Fair Wednesday, September 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Laurel Mall Open to all area residents. Free health screenings will be available. Shenandoah Fall Expo Friday, September 17, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Damato Post Building Open to all area residents. Free health screenings will be available. Prostate Screening - Free Tuesday, September 14, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Screening provided by Dr. Daniel Son. Thursday, September 23, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Screening provided by Dr. Arvind Srinivasan. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Suite 202 Registration required. Register on-line or call 501.6204.

Community Education Programs & Activities

What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, September 1, 2 p.m. Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information. Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, September 13, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes

Bariatrics Information Session Tuesday, September 14, 4 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Learn about Surgical Weight Loss Options Call 501.6322 for more information. Joint Replacement Surgery Information Session Thursday, September 16, 6 p.m. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Lower Level Guest Speaker – Dr. Anthony Falvello, Orthopedic Surgeon Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements your joint replacement surgery. Register on-line or call 501.6204. Senior Choice Bus Trip Friday, September 24, 8:30 a.m. Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey $23.00 per person/$25.00 Rebate Bus Leaves: 9th and Laurel Sts. parking lot located behind St. Joe’s Medical Center Bus Returns: 6:00 p.m. from the Trump Plaza, Atlantic City Reserve your spot by calling, Joan Warner at 454.4752. Gunderson Rehabilitation Reunion Friday, September 24, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hazleton General Hospital Hilltop Café All former patients of the center are invited. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given away. RSVP by September 22nd. To make a reservation, call 501.4632. Walk from Obesity Sunday, September 19, 10 a.m. Community Park, Hazle Township. Registration begins 9 a.m. $25.00 fee. T-shirts available on first come basis. Call 501.6322 for more information.

Infants and Children

Labor & Delivery Class Series (For October/November/December Births) Wednesday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 7 p.m. HGH Family Birthing Center $40 per couple delivering at HGH; $50 for non-HGH deliveries. Call 501.4200 to register.

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Infant/Child CPR Class Wednesday, September 29, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Fee is $25 per couple if not enrolled in Prenatal Class Series or $25 per additional person for registered couples. Call 501.4200 to register. Free Car Seat Check by Certified Technician HGH Family Birthing Center. Bring your car seat. Call 501.4200 for appointment. Parenting Class Classes held at Catholic Social Services 214 West Walnut Street, Hazleton Call 455.1521 to register or for more information.

Support Groups

(New Members Always Welcome) Diabetes Support Group Friday, September 3, 12:00 (noon) Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Aerobics Room Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support Group Wednesday, September 8, 7 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information. Ostomy Support Group Thursday, September 9, 6 p.m. Hazleton General Hospital, Annex Board Room Call 501.4970 for more information. Adjustable Laparoscopic Gastric Band Support Group Wednesday, September 15, 6 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information. Bariatrics Support Group Wednesday, September 15, 7 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information. Pump and Sensor Support Group Monday, September 20, 3 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Program by Medtronic Diabetes. Stroke Support Group Monday, September 27, 6 p.m. HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4600 to register or for more information.

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Fun Y

by Marolyn H. Pensock

and Games

ou may not remember, but you probably learned two or three games as a baby or a toddler. Can you guess which ones? That’s right; Peek-a-boo, This little piggy went to market and Ring around a Rosy. These games have been passed on for generations. ‘Ring around a rosy, A pocket full of posies, Ashes, Ashes, All fall down.’ That is a cute game. But, can anyone tell me, what are the ashes doing in there? Two other early group games that were played and sung while the children formed a circle are ‘The Farmer In The Dell and London Bridges Falling Down’.. So you see, you learned how to have fun and play games almost before you could walk and talk. I wonder what the babies in other countries were taught.

In talking to friends this past month about the games they played in their youth, a lot of similarities were uncovered in each generation throughout the twentieth century. I spoke to 97 year old, Mildred, who remembers playing hopscotch with her girlfriends. Signs of children having played a game of hopscotch are visible even today on many family driveways. Games, indoor and outdoor, were fun long before they required electricity or quarters to play. These are the games we are thinking about as this series on games comes to an end. Hope they strike a chord or bring back a pleasant memory or two for you all. I’ll bet many of you have a treasured bag of marbles hidden away in a drawer somewhere. Marbles can be traced back to Roman

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times. They can be made of clay, glass or even steel. They are very pretty. To play you needed two players who rolled their marbles, trying to knock the opponent’s marbles out of the circle. A larger glass shooter marble was used to knuckle your shooter marble directed at your opponent’s marbles in order to knock them out of the circle, thus winning those marbles. I guess that where the phrase ‘loosing your marbles ‘originated. I must tell you a short story about saving the marbles. In the aftermath of the Flood of 1972, Bob and I went up to the Bartel’s cabin on the banks of the Susquehanna River near Wapwallopen to see what we could do to help Sis and Les Bartel and her brother, Nook and his wife, Anna Mar Schnorr. While the others were busy clearing out the water ravaged cabin, I noticed that the big jar of marbles had been washed out of the cabin. The precious, old marbles were scattered all around, embedded in the thick mud. I spent the evening saving the marbles. I’ve been kidded about it ever since. I wonder where the marbles are today. Jacks. Remember Jacks? Everyone played Jacks. Twelve metal jacks were usually kept in a small drawstring bag with a small rubber ball. The ball had to have a good bounce to it. The jacks were thrown on the floor. The ball was bounced. The child picked up as many jacks as he or she could before the ball bounced again. I loved to play Jacks. Another really old game for the children was Cat’s Cradle or Cat in the Cradle. For this, all that is needed is a circle of string or yarn and two players to twist around their fingertips. When Bob and I toured the replicia of the ship, the Mayflower, at Plimouth Plantation, I learned that this was a game that entertained the Pilgrim children in the tight ship living quarters on that long ocean voyage in 1620. Then there were dolls. Remember the old song, Playmate? Especially the first line. ‘Playmate, come out and play with me and bring your dollies three, climb up my apple tree . Slide down my rainbarrel, Climb down my cellar door. And we’ll be jolly friends forever more.’ How little girls loved to play with their dolls. They weren’t all brand name dolls in the early days. They were just cute, lovable dolls. Dads and Grandpas would make doll houses and furniture, Moms and Grandmas made clothes and imagination did the rest. Playing dolls was so much fun. Some of the recognized doll names were: Shirley Temple, Betsy Wetsy and Tiny Tears. Then along came Barbie and Ken. A whole toy industry followed them to the marketplace. They are still thriving for children today. Later there were the Beanie Babies. Weren’t they great?

What little girl didn’t have the thrill of choosing or receiving a book of paper dolls. Oh, the loving hours spent carefully cutting them out. How carefully we cut out the clothes with the tabs which folded back to keep them securely on the paperdoll. Friends played together or many a little girl spent hours playing alone. Imagination ruled supreme. Paperdolls helped many a child recuperate from measles or chicken pox while the big red or yellow sign was posted on the front door of their home. No one could visit since they were ‘contagious’. The songwriters immortalized them, too. ‘I want to buy a Paperdoll, that I can call my own, A doll that other fellows cannot steal…..’

‘Ring around a rosy, A pocket full of posies, Ashes, Ashes, All fall down.’ Boys leaned more to playing ball, all types of ball, baseball, softball, kickball, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and just plain catch. That is not to say that girls didn’t play ball. They did and quite well, especially if they had brothers. There were a lot of team sports. They were not organized teams, but just backyard, neighborhood friends who had a great time together playing games. While they were having fun, they learned so much about life which stood them in good stead later in life. Our side streets made great places to play, since there were not many cars in the early days or during the war years. Every home seemed to have a card table. If they didn’t, the dining room table was put to good use. It seemed there was al-

ways a puzzle in progress. Everyone would put in a piece as they passed by. It was continual family fun. Lots of folks have one in progress right now. You can even find some great ones at yard sales. When I asked my friend, Lenore what she remembered as her favorite game while growing up. She replied: cards. Yes, card games, all kinds. Her Grandma taught her every card game she ever knew. She had a special cupboard where she kept all the games. Most homes had a similar place for the family games. They included: Old Maid, Go Fish, Gin Rummy, Canasta, Pinochle, Solitaire, Bridge and more. We all learned to play cards. It was a great pastime. War was another long card game children played. The object was to win all the cards, according to our granddaughter, Alicia. Then there were the board games for old and young alike. Daughter, Barbara remembers loving to play Candyland and Chutes and Ladders. Martha Sauer’s favorite game was Parcheesi. I liked Chinese Checkers and Pick-Up-Sticks. Checkers and Dominos were found in everyone’s game cabinet. Trivial Pursuit came out sometime in the sixties. The game that was the very favorite of 99% of those friends I polled was Monopoly. People have been playing this game since 1904, when it first came out as the Landlords Game. All the neighborhood children would gather in our little back yard, under the porch on N. Wyoming St. to play Monopoly. I would put on the light so they could see to play as the evening grew dark. What fun. All the parents knew where their children were; and that they were safe. There were the quiet games, too. I Spy, Simon Says, Red Rover, Red Light, Green Light, Mother May I? Buckety, Bucket, How Many Fingers Up? and so many more. Some were not so quiet. Did you play It? Statues and all types of races gave the youngsters so much exercise. We had our own kind of physical fitness. Games helped our imaginations grow. Remember how we played Tea Party, Doctor and Nurse, House, Church and I even have a good friend who played Undertaker. Yes, he would gather his young friends, find a dead bird, frog or whatever was handy, have a funeral for it, say a few appropriate words and bury it, complete with flowers. Now that was using his imagination. I have enjoyed reminiscing about the games of times past and I hope you have also. It was a time when fun was free for the playing. I wish for the young people today lots of fun and games to enjoy and pass on to the generations to come. Thanks to all my friends and relatives who remembered fun and games with me. P

Revolution EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS. – This year, the 75 year tradition of buying, selling and negotiating properties in the quest to own it all gets a modern makeover with the introduction of MONOPOLY: Revolution Edition. The new edition reinvents the traditional MONOPOLY game with a new look, featuring a round game board, standout packaging, electronic banking, music and sound effects. “The new MONOPOLY: Revolution Edition continues Hasbro’s tradition of providing new and revolutionary entertainment options for families,” said Jane Ritson-Parsons, Global Brand Leader for MONOPOLY. “As MONOPOLY has truly become the world’s favorite family game brand, and is a part of pop culture, we are pleased to celebrate our anniversary by offering new MONOPOLY entertainment experiences for families around the world.” In 1935, Parker Brothers began selling MONOPOLY, a property trading game, which would quickly become a cultural phenomenon. Seventy-five years later, more than 1 billion people in 108 countries have played the game designed by Charles Darrow and based on the streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey. MONOPOLY: Revolution Edition features the traditional streets of Atlantic City, but with property values more reflective of today’s prices. For example, players collect $2 Million when passing “GO” instead of $200. Keeping track of the millions changing hands during game play is an electronic unit that serves as banker, die and music player. MONOPOLY: Revolution Edition features clips of hit songs from five decades, including “Umbrella,” “Bad Day” and “Drive My Car,” and sound effects throughout the game that bring a contemporary new spin on the classic family favorite. Join in the conversation about MONOPOLY at www. facebook.com/ Monopoly.

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by Larry Ksanznak

We Were Poor

but Life Was Good L

ast week I attended a Little League baseball game in New Jersey. In so many ways it was a culture shock. The playing field was perfectly landscaped and manicured with bleachers, press box and very comfortable dugouts. There was an electric scoreboard with the names of all players. The players were adorned in the latest Nike uniforms, their name on the back, sweat bands on the wrist, padded elbow batting pads, shin protective guards and very expensive gloves and bats. There were three coaches in the dugout and one coach in the bleachers taking notes of the game. The coaches used an array of hand signals to select the type of pitch to be thrown and signaled hit and take signs for the batter. The 12 year old pitcher was trying to throw a cutter, curve and two seam fastball. Is a twelve

year old arm ready for this kind of arm stress? I don’t think so: in fact I know a twelve year old arm is not physically ready for this type of arm stress. The third inning did me in and hastened my departure from the game. A batter took a third strike and gave the umpire a few choice words and threw his batting helmet against the dugout. I wanted to see the reaction of the coaches and fans. There was no response which led me to believe that this was an acceptable standard of team play. The coach was loud and boisterous and left the umpire know his displeasure with the call of balls and strikes. There were few signs of sportsmanship between players, coaches and fans. Little League should be about the kids and not the adults.

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In gave me good reason to reflect on how we played sports and enjoyed the good life in the Hazleton area. We would gather nine or ten players with one bat, one or two gloves, and one good ball, and the other carefully wrapped with tape. Late in the season a bat would have nails to hold it together and tape placed over the nail. We made plans to meet another team at a playground or vacant lots for our games. There were no adults as coaches and no umpires. The only two players with gloves were the catcher and first base man. If there were any other gloves you would leave it at the position you were playing so the opposing team player could use it when they were in the field. On sunny days you even left your cap in the field to share with the opposing team member. There were rarely any arguments just hard nose competitive games. There were no ’traveling teams’ or all-star teams we were kids who learned from each other. There were no stars or pampered players just kids who wanted to play sports. We demonstrated sportsmanship as a natural way of playing the game. For many of us it was our entry level into playing in high school. Our favorite baseball fields were Gravel Run and Hazle Park fields. Gravel Run is where Rosta’s Restaurant is today. Some of the ball players were Lefty Stish, Richie Stish, Mickey Simko, Tommy Horinko, Lou Smith, Sammy Klingerman, Zack Taylor, Jimmy Mulligan, Bobby Wallace, Joe Scarcella, Charlie Podlesny, Eddie Junay, Ray Raabe, Dan Sekanovich, Jimmy Evanko, Red Sarnoski, Frankie Berge, Kenny Stecker, Bob Probert, Bill Radwitz, Emil Wandshin, Jimmy and Tommy Mlasgar, “Pills” Powell, Buddy Bainbridge, Jimmy Striney, Glenny DeFransciso, Bob Leitner, Danny Dura, Jimmy Ustynoski, Larry Ksanznak and Mike Warnitsky. The days we ran out of bats and balls we played sponge baseball. We would have a rubber baseball and you would hit it with a closed fist. It is surprising how fast and far you can hit a sponge ball with your fist. Life was good even if you were poor. You found ways to enjoy your free time. We collected bottle caps, baseball cards, milk caps, matchbook covers, stamps, marbles and comic books. Girls had hopscotch, rope jumping, listening to 45 records, jacks, bounce ball in cross over, learning new dance steps, wearing saddle shoes ,and Nancy Drew books. Girls rode bicycles and roller skated around the neighborhood. Boys made model airplanes out of balsa wood, glue, rubber bands for the propeller and paper to cover the body of the plane. Some kids were very skillful in making pea shooters and slingshots. We would go to the local A&P store and get their

old wooden orange crates. By placing the orange crate in an upward position then fastening a piece of wood at the base with old roller skates on the bottom you had a scooter. You could jazz it up by placing empty tin cans and small candles as headlights, wooden handles to steer and then a personal touch by painting the wood. The big draw at the playground was marble shooting competition. If you knew a mechanic you could get a variety of the medal ‘steelies” for your lead marble. The marbles came in a variety of beautiful colors. The more colorful and unique the marble the more prized it became in the marble contest. You would dig a hole in the ground and stand about 40 paces away from the cup. The last player to put his marble in the hole would win. There were a variety of skills you needed to have to enter the big marble contests. The other premium event on the playground was flipping baseball cards. A Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Bobby Feller card would be a prized possession. You got to know the names of the kids who had the best collection of baseball cards. The beauty of collecting baseball cards was that players stayed with the same team for most of their careers. You flipped cards by playing odds and evens. If you were in a spirited game you would bet four or five cards on the flip. Since Boy Scout knives were common pocket items they were used to play several games. One of the favorite games with the knife was “Mumbly Peg.” You would place the open knife in an extended position on some part of your body and flip it into the air. If the knife lands in the grass in an upright position and did not fall you gained points in the contest. Eddie Warnet, John Seamon and Kenny Theobold were three of the best in this knife flipping event. Then there were the Yo-Yo and Bolo bat experts. Some kids learned how to do some very unique tricks with the Yo-Yo. One of the best known were called “Walking the Dog,” “Loop the Loop” and “Full Circle.” Girls would usually outshine the boys with the bolo bats. The girls could keep the ball bouncing in the air for and endless period of time. Nancy Dinklocker, Janie Butler and Lois Stumpf were three of the best in this event. There were many advantages to being poor since all your friends embraced this life with you. You shared your bottle of soda, ice cream, candy and fruits with your friends. We were germ free! We walked to and from school in the rain, sleet and snow. There were no house keys so you were never locked out of your house. There were few cars so it was relatively safe to play in the streets and alleys. If someone had a car the keys were usually left

on the floorboard for family members and friends to drive. It was safe to walk so you traveled around the Hazleton area at daytime or night time. During these walks you met up with new friends from different neighbors. You never asked about someone’s religion or ethnic background. Kids learned quickly how to communicate with other kids who had different backgrounds and traditions. We mixed easily in neighborhoods that were Irish, Polish, Slovak, Italian, Tyrolean, Lithuanian, Welch, German and Montenegrin. You could walk to Price’s, Russell’s, Pecora’s or local candy shops to buy ice cream cones. At Russell’s in West Hazleton you could choose from forty different flavors and get two large scoops for 5 cents or four large scoops for 10 cents. My favorite flavors were butterscotch and maple walnut. You knew the mothers who made the best cakes and who were generous so you tried to make friends with their kids. Ann Schagen had one of our corner grocery store. She was kid friendly and always slipped in one extra piece of candy with our purchase. If you bought a popsicle and after you finished eating it you would look to see if it had FREE on one of the sticks. If so, it entitled you to another free popsicle. There were certain days at Spalding Bakery on North Street you could buy two day old bread and buns at a very cheap price. The best were the sticky buns and hot cross buns. Some of the bakery drivers would hire kids to load their truck at night. It was a great job since you got 50 cents and fresh buns just out of the ovens. If you were fortunate enough to be picked to be a “loader” you quickly gained many new friends who were always willing to help eat the hot sticky buns. Our life style was good work ethic, family loyalty and content with the simple pleasures of life. We had no computers, cell phones, McDonald’s, microwave ovens, dental insurance, fitness centers, diet soda, frozen foods, personal trainers, television sets, $50,000,000 salary baseball players, dishwashers, three cars per family, casinos, weight watchers, play stations and X-Box, backpacks, Enron and BP oil spill, home security systems and designer jeans. However, we did have “hand me down” clothes, huckleberry picking, taking the ashes out of

the coal stove, home made bread, an assurance you would do a good days work, loyal friendships, doing more with less and enjoy doing it, and we knew who we were and why we were placed on this good earth. Our lives were directly related to good judgment, common sense and respect for our elders. We were taught to know the difference between right and wrong, and to assume responsibility for your action. I guess if you had your choice you would rather be rich than poor. We never had to worry about being sent off to summer camps. We had our neighborhoods that served us as well as any expensive summer retreat. I am sure rich kids enjoyed travel and expensive games but I was just as content being poor but living the good life in the Hazleton area. P

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Fine Art & Antiques: Animal Symbolism Animals have a longstanding relationship with the fine and decorative arts. From claw-footed Chippendale furniture to William Wegman’s photographs of weimaranars, animals have attracted and encouraged artists, designers, and collectors for centuries. Since ancient times, animals have been highlighted in art and antiques. Sculptures of cats were found in the tombs of ancient Egypt, paintings of dogs were hung next to portraits of kings and queens, and birds were traditionally represented on objects from Greek vases to Empire high style sofas. Their presence in art and antiques speaks volumes if you know the lingo. For instance, dogs were commonly painted into Renaissance wedding portraits as symbols of fidelity (that’s how we get the name “Fido” from the latin word, fides) in marriage. In the 18th Century, high style portraits of children regularly featured a pet cat or bird. Cats are associated with guardianship which is one reason why they are pictured with children. And, birds suggest the

by Dr. Lori free-spirited nature of childhood. In the 18th and 19th Centuries, artists would be commissioned to paint portraits of wealthy children in their surroundings or on the estates of their families. Children and their pets would be pictured in lush landscapes or in vast mansion interiors. Bears and Bulls Bears and bulls share associations with the stock market and are also featured in art and in antiques. For example, in the tumultuous 19th Century, American side chairs were enhanced with horns to highlight the back or crest rail and throw rugs are made from bear skins. The bear is thought to represent primal power and gentle strength. The bull overall signifies wealth and kingship. In the 1700s, Kings Louis XIV and Louis XV were often pictured wearing a cape of animal fur. And, in France, the floors of the Palace at Versailles were covered in skins from the hunt. Just like our own pets, it is a good rule of thumb is that if an animal is found on a

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2nd Annual North Side Fall Festival to Benefit Martin’s Mission 2010 & Kids with Special Needs The fight against cancer goes on and I know we’re going to win this thing! Hardly anyone I know can say they DON’T have a friend or relative that has battled this terrible disease. We are asking for your help in raising funds for an upcoming, important event because we think it’s important that we all join together to help win this fight. As most of you know, Freeland Mayor and business owner Tim Martin was struck with esophageal cancer over a year ago and continues to battle the illness. Tim has served his community for 9 years as mayor, 4 years as a council member, has owned a business for many years, and serves on the board of directors of numerous community organizations. He also organizes the Freeland Memorial Day Celebration and Pub Run every year; as well as sponsoring numerous events at the YMCA, Chamber of Commerce, charity golf tournaments, the Little League, and many more. For the past few years, Tim has held the Mayor’s Dinner Dance to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year, he also added a Relay For Life team to raise additional funds for the fight against cancer. In total, approximately $17,000 was donated to the American Cancer Society in 2010. We feel that the best way to help Tim fight this disease is to raise awareness of cancer and its impact on families, friends, and relatives. Martin’s Mission 2010 is planned for Friday, September 3, 2010 from 6pm-10pm, and on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 11am-10pm at the Freeland Public Park (Front St.) as a family-orient-

ed community festival that celebrates cancer survivors, remembers cancer victims, and raises funds to fight cancer. It will be a fun, outdoor/indoor fundraising event to bring the community together to support the fight against cancer and Tim’s Mission to beat his illness. The event is being organized by members of the Freeland Area Community in conjunction with Tim’s friends at Sam-Son Productions and Local News 13. Proceeds from the event will go towards research for esophageal cancer, one of the least funded forms of cancer. Proceeds from the event will also be used to support other local projects/ events that benefit children with special needs/illnesses. The event will feature live entertainment of all varieties (polka, rock, country, etc), food/craft vendors, kid events and rides, games, tricky trays, and so on. Plans are under way to include a car/ bike show. Martin’s Mission 2010 represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one-day cancer will be eliminated. Our goal is to make this an annual event to support numerous causes. Feel free to contact Kristen, Christina, Nikki, or Sam Jr. at Local News 13 for more information on how to contribute to this cause. We can be contacted at 570-459-9813 or ssp@ssptv.com for more information. Our mailing address is: SamSon Productions/ Local News 13, Attn: Martin’s Mission 2010, 109 W. Broad Street, Hazleton Pa 18201. Checks can be made payable to: Northside Fall Festival. P

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olk Legend, Peter Seeger, who has strummed his guitar singing against a multitude of injustices for 7 decades, might if he turned to baseball, sing about Major Leaguers possibly being rejected for The Hall of Fame because they served as player representatives or campaigned for players’ rights. Few pitchers in The Hall of Fame have a better career earned run average than Notre Dame Graduate, Ed Reulbach at 2.28. Along with Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, Reulbach helped pitch the Chicago Cubs into four World Series in the first decade of the 1900’s. “The Big Chief,” Allie Reynolds anchored the Yankee pitching staff from 1949-53 when they won 5 consecutive World Series. Reynolds had a 7-2 career World Series record and saved four other games. In

addition, he had an excellent career winning percentage. Jake Daubert had a career average of .303, won two consecutive batting titles in 1913 and 14, had 2,326 career hits, was considered the best defensive first baseman of his era and still holds the National League record for sacrifice bunts. Daubert, who both batted and threw left-handed, was also a speedy runner who led the National League in triples with 22 in 1922 at the age of 36! Early in his career, Daubert averaged around 25 stolen bases per year and 10 to 15 in his later years. Reulbach, Reynolds and Daubert were all player representatives, and Daubert vigorously campaigned for players’ rights. Jacob Ellsworth Daubert was born April 17, 1884, in Shamokin and died October 9, 1924, in Cincinnati, Ohio, less than 3

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weeks after his final game. As a child, Daubert was a breaker boy who began working in the mines at age 11. He worked with his father in the mines for 11 years before signing a Minor League baseball contract. A brother of Jake, Calvin died in the mines and his father would go on to work for 57 years in that occupation. Daubert first came to the Majors in 1910 with Brooklyn, who were called the Superbas at that time. While Daubert batted only .264 his first year, he impressed with his glove and team play and the .264 average was actually one of the better ones on the team in the dead ball era. The next six years, Daubert hit .300 or better and won the national batting title in both 1913 and 1914 with averages of .350 and .329 respectively. Jake Daubert appeared in Brooklyn’s initial World Series in 1916. Jake Daubert was traded by Brooklyn to Cincinnati after the 1918 season primarily because of his outspokenness on players’ rights. Teammates admired Daubert because he was the ultimate team player. Sportswriters liked Daubert because he was congenial, intelligent, and capable of conversing on many topics. He was an astute businessman and initiated several successful ventures including a movie company and a highly successful coal washery. Daubert’s years with Cincinnati were also quite productive. He became the captain of the team and played in the 1919 World Series when the Reds defeated the infamous Chicago Black Sox. During his career, Daubert never forgot his home area and sponsored events such as a banquet for amateur players from Schuylkill County. Shortly before the 1924 baseball season ended, Daubert became ill and after the conclusion of the season had an emergency appendectomy and died just 19 days after playing his final game. Later it was discovered that Daubert suffered from a hereditary blood disorder. Had he lived, Jake Daubert undoubtedly would have become a very successful entrepreneur. Daubert left behind a wife and two children. Former teammates served as pallbearers and Daubert is buried in the Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville. Like Ringtown’s Danny Litwhiler, “Gentleman Jake” as he was called, Daubert, was one of the most admired players of his time and one of the most intelligent ones. Jake Daubert appears in numerous Shamokin, PA Populations 1910 1920 1940

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baseball sets, too many to list. However, Daubert cards are not that easy to find and not inexpensive. Among the sets he appears in are the 1914 Baseball Blanket set, Colgan’s chips (1912), the 1913 Tom Barker and National Game sets, which are very similar, the 1916 Weil Baking set, several Caramel issues and a Die Cast set. Both the ability and character of the man make him a highly desirable player to collect. The Conlon photo cards of Daubert are readily available. These cards should sell for a dollar or less but are often on eBay and advertised as “rare” and have a $10 price tag on them although they were printed in the 1990s. You may contact Rev. McHugh at revmchugh@verizon.net. P

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Scholarship Announcement by Atty. Jordan Pecile

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Bucknell University announced last month that a scholarship has been endowed at that institution which will be awarded annually to a deserving student of the Hazleton Area School District. The scholarship was created through the estate of Henry A. Martin, a well-known resident of Hazleton, who passed away on May 20, 2009. The executrix of the estate was Gwen Pecora, and I was retained to provide legal services for probate of the estate. The process took nearly a year to complete, but the end result was the fulfillment of a scholarship commitment of over $300,000. The scholarship will be named the “Henry A. and Kathryn B. Martin Scholarship.” The scholarship is an endowment to Bucknell University, meaning that it will continue in perpetuity. The income proceeds will be annually awarded as a scholarship to a graduate of the Hazleton Area School District. The criteria for selection of the scholarship recipient will be under the jurisdiction of the Bucknell University financial aid office, and will be based on financial need and scholastic merit. Henry Martin was a man of modest means, having lived through the Great Depression. He was a graduate of Hazleton High School, Class of 1935, and of Bucknell University in 1939. He attributed his success in no small measure to his experience at Bucknell. I got to know Henry Martin quite well, as we talked together extensively in the years before his death. He demonstrated genuine compassion and generosity for those less fortunate that he; never failed to say a kind word in any situation; and always remembered to recognize those who accomplish good deeds. It would be my personal hope that every scholarship recipient will exemplify the same characteristics of the person who made it possible. P

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Do You Want to Lose Weight? by John Degenhart, DC In my 30 years in practice, I see so many people who want to lose weight. And I encourage them; weight loss reduces strain on the knees and the back. Some people join gyms, buy machines at home, take pills, or buy food programs. All of them have their merits. Yet if you were to ask me what is the best weight-loss program, I would tell you simply “go for a daily walk”. What a joy it is to see patients who make the time to walk daily. It relaxes their mind, they lose weight, they get outdoors, and it costs nothing. I will speak directly. Some people cannot walk with their arthritic knees or crooked toes, but let’s be honest…that is a minority. Most people just don’t want to. They want to reduce their stress, they want to lose weight, but they are addicted to the T.V. or computer games. One 30 year old healthy young man, when I advised he start off gradual at one mile a day, he seriously exclaimed, “Are you trying to kill me?” Unbelievable! So stop making excuses. If you want to lose weight, go for a daily walk, ideally two miles a day within 40 minutes will get your heart rate up and you will lose one pound per week. Don’t tell me you’re too busy, or it isn’t safe, or you can’t find the time. We do what we really feel is important. So –DO IT! That is why I love being a chiropractor. Proper spinal alignment will reduce your back and leg pain so you can gradually walk further. So see your chiropractor today. P

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Physical Therapy Facilitates Return to Sport by Tim Kelly, PT, DPT An athlete who is suffering from a sports injury can be effectively treated using physical therapy, one of the effective methods that facilitate speedy recovery and helps athletes to quickly return to sports. Activities like football, baseball, tennis, swimming, and weight training are likely to cause injuries. With physical therapy, various sports injuries including rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder injuries, jumping/cutting/landing injuries, running injuries, fractures, head injuries, neck injuries and tennis injuries can be treated. Physical therapy is a hands-on treatment procedure used for treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. This effective treatment plan works well to maintain and enhance fitness, health and quality of life. The physical therapy treatment program makes the body strong and increases the blood flow to the affected areas. This is ideal to promote your healing process. Physical therapy treatment for sport injuries includes a variety of modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, electrical stimulation and ultrasound to heal the injured tissue. In addition, medical massage is incorporated in the physical therapy treatment plan to increase overall circulation and achieve the best possible health. In a healthy lifestyle, the physical therapy treatment administered for sports injuries helps to Decrease pain Increase function by restoring your physical abilities Prevent further injuries The physical therapists who know to manage pain through physical therapy sessions will treat the patients for about 30 minutes. Depending on the severity of the injury, the physical therapy treatment program varies. Physical therapy treatment for sports injuries is the best option for athletes who wish to return to their normal sports activities soon. Physical therapists can also give tips on preventing further injuries. P

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Matthew writes Christ put forth two principles that were paramount for him: “You shall love the Lord…with all your heart… soul, and mind” and “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Christ goes on to chastise those who put money and possessions above “justice and mercy and faith.” Following this talk Christ is asked “And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” Christ replies: “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars… these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation.” It is only following progressive world problems that Christ will “come at an hour you don’t expect.” For centuries we have witnessed the Signs that Christ spoke about but we also ignore those Signs, saying, “That’s just the way the world has always been, it’ll never change.” Although there is truth in such statements, it is just as truthful to note those World Signs as harbingers of what Christ predicted would occur. As the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats wrote in 1920 in a poem titled The Second Coming, in which the writer speaks of a society that has lost its center, its foundation of tradition and morals: “The blood dimmed tide is loosed…The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.” This is still true today. Yeats goes on to write that this transformation of tradition into a state of blind passionate intensity will give birth to “A shape with lion body and head of a man…A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun is emerging” – the Second Coming not of a Savior but of a “rough beast, its hour come round at last, slouches towards Bethlehem to be born.” What does all this imply? To live, thrive, be positive in today’s environment of escalating chaos you must act in accordance with the Traditions transmitted to us by the great teachers, such as Christ. To modify, alter, change, and bastardize those traditions is to obfuscate those teachings and will lead (and has led) to a steady and insidious decline in which that Rough Beast gets closer and closer to Bethlehem to be born and once born will lead to an incendiary of chaos, despair, hopelessness and ultimately to the transformation of all that is terrible in each of us. P

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Laser Therapy for the Red Face (Rosacea) by Stephen Schleicher, MD

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Rosacea is a common skin problem manifested as facial redness. The disorder begins very insidiously, often as a prominent facial flush. The rosy condition may involve only the lower half of the nose or may spread to cover the “blush zone,” which includes the central face, forehead, and chin. The bouts of redness gradually become more frequent and intense, leading to persistent changes in skin color. The end result is permanent facial redness along with numerous enlarged blood vessels. Rosacea is often accompanied by fiery red pimples and even pustules (pus-filled pimples); hence the term “adult acne” since the condition invariably affects adults. Indeed, rosacea is most common in middle-aged women between the ages of thirty and fifty-five. The acne-like lesions usually respond quite well to topical therapy (such as Metrogel) although more severe cases warrant oral antibiotics such as doxycycline. Unfortunately the red blood vessels so characteristic of rosacea do not respond to these therapies. Recent reports suggest that a topical drug used to treat glaucoma as well as an over-the-counter nasal spray may temporarily decrease the redness and flushing associated with rosacea and a pharmaceutical company is testing a related substance as a specific treatment for the dilated vessels. Still, any topical therapy will require once or twice daily application. A more permanent solution is provided by the laser. Laser therapy of reddened areas is painless and the only side effect is an occasional pinpoint bruise which resolves within two weeks. Given the reasonable cost and gratifying results laser therapy is to date the preferred treatment for the cosmetically bothersome form of rosacea manifested as reddened blood vessels. P

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Local dentist, Robert Shandrick, DMD, FAGD of Shandrick Dental Care Studios and his wife Debi Shandrick, lead therapist and owner Robert Stevens Face and Body spend several days with Dr. Roger Levin, of Levin Group Advanced Learning Institute, along with over a hundred dentists and health care providers from United States and Canada this June, in Chicago , Ill. Having employed the services of the Levin Consulting Group for the past year, both local businesses are dedicated to life-long learning to ensure the best possible care for their patients and clients...This “phase” of their study with the Levin Center is a continuation of the training and consultation program. Dr. Roger Levin, founder and CEO of the Levin Group, is an author, lecturer and industry leader in dentistry, Dr. Levin with his expert team, have consulted with thousands of dentists and health care providers, nationally and internationally, to help their offices achieve the best in patient/client care and service. Roger Levin, DDS has been a guest speaker for the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), where Dr. Shandrick currently is an alumni and Fellow. Dr. Shandrick maintains a practice in general and cosmetic dentistry at Shandrick Dental Care Studios, Rt. 93, Conyngham PA. (570)788-1870 www.shandrickdentalBroad Mountain Nursing care.com. Debi Shan& Rehabilitation Center drick is owner and lead therapist at Robert Stevens Face and Body, Rt 93, Conyngham PA (570)788-7546 • Short Term • Short Term & Long Term (570-788-SKIN) • Long Term www.robertstevens- • Respite Care • Respite Care f a c e a n d b o d y. c o m • Physical, Occupational • Physical Therapy & Speech Therapies P • Skilled Nursing Care • Skilled Nursing Care

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Researchers are increasingly finding a link between good nutrition and ocular health. It is now believed that progression of eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration, can be slowed by a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and vitamin supplementation. Two nutrients that are extremely important to visual acuity are lutein and zeaxanthin. These are found in green leafy vegetables and eggs, and help reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases. This is especially important in maintaining a healthy macula and in reducing the risk of macular degeneration. Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is a common antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. Along with boosting our immune system,

evidence suggests that it may slow the progression of cataract development. Another powerful antioxidant is vitamin E. Alpha-tocopherol is thought to protect the cells of the eye from damage caused by free radicals; which break down healthy tissue. Vitamin E can be found in nuts, sweet potatoes, and fortified cereals. Zinc is a necessary mineral that helps with transporting vitamin A from the liver to the retina. This aids in the production of melanin, which is a protective eye pigment found in the retina. Zinc is most abundant in oysters, shellfish, and liver. Essential fatty acids are also needed to maintain good ocular health. They help keep the

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Preparing for Your Mammogram

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Next month is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now is the perfect time to prepare for it by scheduling your mammogram. Helping to promote early detection and diagnosis, a mammogram is the most effective screening tool for protecting a woman against breast cancer, and contributes to better outcomes for women who require treatment. It is most widely suggested that beginning at age 40, women should have a mammogram once a year, unless their physician has recommended that screenings begin earlier or be conducted more frequently based on their personal health history. Before your next mammogram, make sure you are prepared and know what to expect so that your appointment is an informative and stress-free experience. Myths about the mammogram have been passed back and forth for years; however, most women agree that the actual mammogram does not live up to these legendary tales. In fact, the advent of digital mammography has made the process more comfortable because less compression of the breast between the plates of the mammography machine is necessary to record an image of the breast tissue. Here are a few more simple steps women can take to improve their mammography experience: Keep your doctor informed: Talk to your doctor about any new issues, questions or potential problems regarding your breasts, such as a lump, pain, tenderness or other symptoms. The American Cancer Society also recommends informing your doctor of any hormone use, prior surgeries and family or personal history of breast cancer. If you have had a previous mammogram by another physician, obtain a copy of that record for your new physician – that way, he or she and the radiologist have a baseline from which to compare your current images. Always tell your doctor or the x-ray technologist if there is a possibility you could be pregnant. Schedule strategically: It’s a good idea to schedule your mammogram during the time of the month when your breasts are the least tender (ie, after your monthly period) to minimize any potential discomfort during your exam. The best time for a mammogram is the week immediately following your period. If you’re still concerned about

breast tenderness, you may want to take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), about an hour before your mammogram to ease discomfort. Dress for success: When you arrive for your mammogram, you’ll be given a robe and asked to undress from the waist up – so a two-piece outfit is a good idea. On the day of your exam, don’t wear deodorant, antiperspirant, powder or lotion under your arms or on your breasts. Metallic particles in these sub-

making mammograms more difficult to read and interpret. In this case, your doctor may order multiple pictures or “views” of your breasts or recommend a more frequent schedule of mammograms to make sure no changes in breast tissue are missed. Likewise, if you have breast implants, depending on whether the implant is under the muscle or over the muscle, x-rays may not be able to penetrate through the silicone or saline implants well enough for your doctor to see the breast tissue. Doctors will often order four extra pictures – two on each side – for women with implants, during a screening mammogram. During the mammogram, your radiology tech will gently move your implants and your breast tissue around, positioning the implant so that they can see as much breast tissue as possible in your x-rays. Although women with implants do have more pictures taken at each mammogram, ACS guidelines for the frequency of screening mammograms is the same for women with and without implants. Be proactive: Ask when your results will be available and how the information will be communicated - by mail, online or by telephone. Do not assume that your results are normal if you do not hear back from the doctor or the radiologist. If you are due for a mammogram, please call Berwick Hospital Center’s Central Scheduling at 759-5337 to schedule your mammogram today. Then celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month knowing you’ve stances can show up on your mammogram taken the correct steps to maintain your as calcium spots in the breast tissue. If you health. P forget, there will probably be cleansing wipes in the changing room so you can remove any traces of deodorant or lotion. Remember – everyone’s breasts are different: Your doctor may determine through a past exam and mammogram that you have dense breast tissue. Dense breasts mean that you have a high level of connective tissue compared to fatty tissue. Every woman’s breast composition is different, and some have more fatty or connective tissue than others. As women age, they tend to have more fatty breast tissue and less connective breast tissue. Dense breast tissue is more difficult for mammogram x-rays to penetrate,

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Health Facts

Pilates Method, Definition and Benefits

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The Pilates Method is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen the muscles, increase flexibility and coordination, decrease stress and improve balance and overall health. The exercises can be performed on a mat or on specially designed equipment. Although it is most famous for being a “core muscles workout”, with Pilates, you work every single muscle in the body in an integral way, it focuses on engaging the mind with the body creating exercises that involve the whole body, emphasizing on proper form, breathing awareness and efficient movement in every exercise. One of the great things about the method is that it can be tailored to the needs and physical conditions of each individual, and at the same time it can be applied to every kind of activity, purpose or population; such as base training for sports, prevention and recovery from injuries, and age. From the most advanced athlete to the person who has never exercised before, they can all benefit from a regular Pilates practice.

The author is a Certified Second Generation Pilates Teacher since 2000, trained under and certified by First Generation Pilates Elder Lolita San Miguel, the only living person of the two people originally certified by Joseph Pilates himself. Mara Garcia is currently undergoing her Master Mentor Program with Mrs. San Miguel in New York City, NY. “After twenty plus years of experience in the Health and Wellness field, I can confidently say that Pilates is the ultimate way to attain a body and mind that will undertake life with much strength, ease and grace”. – Mara Garcia Classes are held at the Hazleton YMCA; Monday 11:00 am and 12:00 pm (Gentle Pilates) and Wednesday 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. For more information call the YMCA at 570-455-2046.

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National Assisted Living Week The Laurels Senior Living Community invites you to our week-long celebration during National Assisted Living Week. For the 16th straight year, the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is sponsoring National Assisted Living Week, which will be held September 12th to 18th this year. The week-long event provides an opportunity for residents, families, employees, volunteers and the surrounding community to celebrate residents and recognize the needs of those living within assisted-living residences. NCAL represents nearly 2,500 nonprofit and proprietary facilities dedicated to continuous improvement in the delivery of professional compassionate care and services for the elderly and disabled. NCAL established National Assisted Living Week in 1995; it always begins on Grandparents Day, the first Sunday after Labor Day. The Laurels Senior Living Community administration, staff, volunteers and residents are excited to partake in a fun-filled week based on a theme, which this year is “Living Life.” It pays tribute to the personal connection that caregivers, relatives and volunteers have with nearly 1 million people residing in more than 38,000 assisted-living and residential-care communities nationwide. The Laurels will host an open house on Monday, September 13th and Tuesday September 14th. We will feature the array of services available to residents and answer any questions you might have regarding assisted living, retirement living, or Veterans’ Benefits. We will also have light refreshments, tricky trays and a book sale. Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 16th! The Laurels will not only have an open house, tricky trays and refreshments, but we will also host numerous seminars free to the public. Come join us and learn about long-term care investments, Power of Attorney (POA) documents and filings, financial management and Veterans Benefits to name a few. In addition to these very important seminars, we will also have blood pressure checks and other health related screenings. At the Laurels, we know how important family is and we strive to maintain secure and affordable living in a maintenance free environment; “Because your family becomes our family”. Join us for National Assisted Living Week and learn about all the wonderful amenities we have to offer. Or call our office for more information. The Laurels Senior Living Community, “Where Our Family of Residents Come First”. P

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Whiplash: Why It’s So Common by Dr. Joseph Bafile A whiplash injury happens when a person’s head is suddenly snapped forward, then backward. The symptoms of whiplash are headaches, stiffness and neck pain. Blurred vision and tingling sensations in the arms and shoulders are caused by irritation to the nerves, caused by even a slight misalignment of the vertebrae in the neck.

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by Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN Influenza “Flu” is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. Anyone can get the flu. For most people, it lasts only a few days. It can cause: fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue. Getting a flu vaccine is the best prevention. The following categories of people should receive a flu vaccine: All children from 6 months through 18 years of age, anyone 50 years of age or older. Anyone who is at risk of complications from influenza, or more likely to require medical care such as women who will be pregnant during flu season, anyone with long-term health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, diabetes, anemia and other blood disorders, and people with a weakened immune system. The flu vaccine is also recommended for all health care providers, residents of nursing homes or anyone who lives with or cares for people who are at high risk for influenzarelated complications. Hazle Drugs will hold its annual flu shot clinic in the upcoming weeks. Wendy Marek, Pharm D and Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN are immunization specialists who are certified to administer the flu vaccine. Flu shots from Hazle Drugs will be available daily, while supplies last. There is no need for an appointment. Please call Hazle Drugs at 454-2476 for up to date information. Protect yourself-get vaccinated this flu season Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN is a Compounding Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is available for personal Nutritional Consultations at Hazle Drugs 1 E. Broad St. Hazleton, Pa. 18201, (570)-454-2476 Call for more information or to schedule your Nutritional Consultation today! P

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

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

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Don’t Skip Dental Cleanings (NewsUSA) - Most people brush and floss their teeth regularly. However, many of these same people are also skipping trips to the dentist. Yes, money may be tight. But is the long-term risk worth the temporary monetary reward? Lack of coverage may be contributing to skipped dental visits. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, of the 172 million Americans under 65 who have health insurance, 45 million don’t have dental care. Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, and many dentists don’t accept Medicaid. Dental procedures can be costly -Americans spent $102 billion on dental services in 2009. Yet, a simple routine cleaning costs much less than a root canal. Insured or not, these tips will help you with the preventive care that could save you big in the long run: * If you have insurance, use it. Don’t view the dentist as an inconvenience. * Uninsured? Don’t worry. People without insurance can seek out dental clinics or training schools associated with universities. Training schools often search for patients to help develop students’ skills. Volunteering for a practice cleaning session may only cost a small fee -- or it may be free.

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Director of Hazleton Professional Services Appointed

Dr. Eugene Gorski recently accepted the position of Medical Director for Hazleton Professional Services (HPS). This expanded role has enabled Dr. Gorski to use his medical knowledge and communication skills to best serve his fellow physicians, promote medical advancement, and help to cre-

ate new programs. Dr. Gorski is also very involved with the implementation of Medical Home, a benchmark for delivering continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective primary care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to my new leadership role as Medical Director, a position that will allow me to help work toward a solidarity among Greater Hazleton Health Alliance physicians as we move forward into this changing medical arena,â&#x20AC;? said

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Dr. Gorski. Hazleton Professional Services is a not-for-profit affiliate of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance. Its highly skilled team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing professional, proficient, and proactive services to the communities it serves-services that encompass the total healthcare needs of every patient. Hazleton Professional Services employs physicians in a wide variety of specialties to accommodate all patients in the community, from pediatrics through geriatrics: orthopedics, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, as well as primary and pediatric care. P

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Keep Motor Vehicle Inspections in Pennsylvania by Thomas R. Buff Transportation in the United States has changed dramatically in the past few decades. More vehicles on the road, the growing number of older vehicles on the road, and advances in automobile technology have all contributed to more potential vehicle safety problems that can put everyone on the road at risk. In the United States 17 states mandate a safety inspection program. With over 120 million automobiles on the road today, the number of safety related crash fatalities is also growing. Do mandatory safety inspections help keep our automobiles safe? Are local State Inspection stations going to become a thing of the past? Recently our neighboring state, New Jersey, abolished their safety inspection program. Could Pennsylvania be next? Mechanical failures are a factor in 12-13% of all auto accidents according to statistics conducted by the National Traffic Highway Transportation Committee. In most of these cases the failures can be attributed to a lack of proper maintenance. The majority of components that contribute to these mechanical failures are bad brakes, worn steering linkage, and worn or underinflated tires. In fact an estimated 1.4% of all auto accidents could be attributed to tires that are underinflated or worn beyond their useful limits. When the tread on a tire is worn down to 2/32 of an inch (the minimum tire tread depth according to inspection guidelines) there is not enough tread left to provide safe wet traction. Brake pads that are worn beyond the legal limits will create potentially dangerous situation not only for the driver but other drivers and pedestrians. Steering and suspension components also wear and over time and loosen up. If a tie rod end fails, you will lose steering control of your vehicle, a very scary thought. Without naming the hundreds of parts on an automobile that can cause an accident, the big picture is obvious, the average motorist can neglect the most crucial components of the automobile without being aware of it. Many motorists do stick to a well organized maintenance plan to keep their vehicles safe, but many do not. Mandatory Safety inspections are in place for this exact reason. Annual State Safety Inspection Programs are designed to target people who fail to maintain their vehicles properly. Some critics claim that routine inspections do not decrease the amount of unsafe vehicles on the road and it is a waste of taxpayer money. But safety advocates and automotive technicians around the country are aware of the consequences involved if the program ceased to exist. Many motorists do not have their brake or steering systems checked until there is a problem. By then it is usually too late. How many times have you read in the newspaper or watched on the news that a deadly accident occurred because of a malfunction with an automobile? Could you possibly imagine the kind of automobiles that you will see on the road if Safety Inspections are not required? The bottom line is that State Safety Inspections are a positive way to keep your vehicle safe. The next time you have your car checked, don’t get upset because the technician has to pull your wheels to check the brakes. Ask the technician to do a thorough job of inspecting your car for problems. Most Certified Safety Technicians will do just that because it is their certification that is on the line. On the other hand there is a few that will not even check the brakes. Stay away from these stations. Remember, you are paying for a service, not just the sticker. Have your vehicle checked properly and ask for a copy of a list of the items checked. Remember, safety inspections protect everyone on the road. Let’s keep safety inspections in the state of Pennsylvania. Please note: It’s back to school time, so take extra time in your commute by driving slower and being more aware of your surroundings. HAPPY MOTORING! P

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Funfest Car Show to Mark 21st Year DeAngelo Brothers Inc. and Lawn Specialties are exclusive sponsors for the 21st annual FUNFEST Car Show, to take place Saturday, September 11 in Downtown Hazleton. The Funfest Committee announced the sponsorships today for this year’s show, which promises great improvements over past car shows with a new format to appeal to classic car owners. “We are extremely grateful to Neal and Paul DeAngelo and the entire staff of DBI and Lawn Specialties for becoming a part of what is sure to be the Hazleton Area’s biggest car show,” said car show chairman Charles Pierce. “These local entrepreneurs are also car enthusiasts, and we are honored by their involvement. The DeAngelos have once again shown their commitment to their hometown through this sponsorship, and we are excited to include them in this landmark year for the Funfest Car Show.” Pierce will lead a group of Funfest Committee members and other car enthusiasts in the operation of this year’s Funfest Car Show, which will feature participant judging for the first time in many years. “The car

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owners who attend Funfest are some of the best experts on cars, so we will be giving them the opportunity to select the winners,” Pierce said. Each registered participant will be given ballots to vote for their favorites in all thirteen classes. They will also choose the first, second and third place winners for Best in Show. First, second, and third place trophies will be presented in the following categories: Corvette (1953 to Present), Mustang (1964½ to Present), and street rod (pre 1949), stock car or truck (to 1980), stock car or truck (1981 to present), factory muscle cars to 1974 (all Models), factory muscle carlate model (all models). Also, street machines (1950 to present), foreign car/kit car, sport compact, truck (2 wheel drive)/van/4x4, pro street for heavily modified vehicles, and motorcycles. Pierce said his committee has been working closely with Funfest’s Logistics and Security committees to come up with the best way to showcase cars while assuring their safety and security. “We want to ensure that classic car owners can display their vehicle with pride while still enjoying one of the biggest festivals in Eastern Pennsylvania. There’s much more to do and see at Funfest than at any other car show, and we want car owners Important Event to be able to enjoy those other activities while giving our

crowds the opportunity to view their masterpieces.” Registration for the Car Show will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 11, and the static display will begin at noon. Trophies will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on the Geisinger Health Systems Stage near Broad and Laurel Streets. Pierce noted that the following day, Sunday, Sept. 12, has been set as a rain date in the event of severe weather. The car show has been a traditional part of Funfest Saturday since 1990, and is one of many activities to be held as part of the street fair that day. Other activities include a craft show, hot wings and chili cookoffs, a Health Fair, Senior Activities, the Pierogie Hockey Slapshot Challenge, and the Pierogie Eating Contest. Free entertainment is available at four venues, and free Kids Activities are held. There will also be plenty of food, rides, and other displays. Car owners who choose to stay for Funfest Saturday night can enjoy a fireworks display, and Funfest Sunday’s highlight is the annual Funfest Parade. Car owners can register in advance at a reduced rate, or can register the day of the show. Cars will enter the Funfest Area through South Laurel Street, near the entrance to the new Intermodal Center. Car Show registration forms and other information about Funfest can be obtained at www. funfestpa.org, or by calling 570-455-1509 or 1-800-OKF-FEST. P

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Burglars See Windows of Opportunity (NewsUSA) - Most people believe that their homes are secure, but the statistics suggest that many homes are not. In 2008, over 2 million homes were burglarized, resulting in nearly $4.6 billion in total losses. The average burglary victim lost about $2,097 in property. Burglars, for the most part, like easy targets. The good news? Criminals do not want to be seen, so a well-lit home and yard could deter would-be burglars. Motion detector lights illuminate yards and driveways without wasting energy, because they don’t turn on until they sense movement. Precision Plus Doppler Radar, by Cooper Lighting, combines the range and accuracy of Doppler Radar with Passive Infrared technology (PIR), plus a built-in processor for one of the most advanced motion sensor lighting systems available. PIR technology detects heat from moving objects and also side-to-side movement. Doppler radar technology reacts to actual motion -- not heat changes. Plus, it detects movement toward and away from the home -- straight-on coverage. Precision Plus Doppler Radar combines traditional PIR with the advantages of Doppler Radar to produce an outdoor security lighting system with more coverage and fewer false triggers. To learn more about Precision Plus Doppler Radar, visit www.precisionplusdopplerradar.com P

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Is your home leaking money? Take advantage of one of PPL Electric Utilities’ E-power programs below and improve your home’s energy efficiency. These programs help identify and implement simple, effective ways to reduce electricity use and start saving money.

Program #1, The Home Energy Survey Quick, simple and covers the basics. For $50, an energy surveyor will provide a list of recommendations on how you can make your home more energy efficient and will install free energy-saving items valued up to the cost of the survey. To book an appointment, call 1-877-534-0289.

Survey value you pay

$100 $50

Actual value of survey is more than $100 when all free energy-saving items are installed.

Program #2, The Home Energy Audit Conducted by a Building Performance Institute certified building analyst, this is a more comprehensive program that offers detailed diagnostic information and recommendations. Contractor costs for these audits typically range from $350 to $650. However, PPL Electric Utilities will rebate you up to $250 and install certain free energy-saving items, if needed. For list of auditors who serve your area, visit www.pplelectric.com/e-power/HomeAudit or call 1-877-534-0289.

Save up to

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ADDITIONAL REBATES. You may be eligible for one or more rebates when you implement the energy-saving

recommendations from your survey or audit. And, you could qualify for up to $150 of bonus rebates by making certain home weatherization improvements. Don’t wait to book your appointment— winter is around the corner and funding is limited. To learn more, visit www.pplelectric.com/e-power/HomeAudit today.

September 2010 • 55 Home Assessment Ad Panorama

Fall is in the Air at…

COVERED WAGON GARDEN CENTER • Mums – Cabbage – Kale • Grasses – Straw – Fall Flags • Cornstalks & Pumpkins (available in Sept.)

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Route 93 in Sybertsville

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Solar Universe A Place Where The Meter Runs Backward Imagine a place where your electric meter runs backward. That place is possible with Solar Universe, a locally owned and operated solar installer Tony Delldonna. Solar energy can provide big saving in the form of tax rebates and reduced energy costs. Built to Last Solar energy panels are built to last 25 years, the solar electric system has no moving parts and needs little or no maintenance. A solar electric system produces electricity cleanly, quietly and reliably. The size of the solar array will depend on your needs and space available. The larger the array the more energy that can be produced. Built to Save Solar Energy offers big savings. Currently the Pennsylvania Sunshine Program offers a rebate of $1.75 per Watt of Solar energy up to a total of $5600. The Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax credit provides a tax credit for 30% of the installation cost. On top of the tax saving solar energy can offer hundreds of dollars a year in electric saving depending on your usage. A Reliable Local Installer

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Tony DellDonna has been established in the construction business since 1988, with projects ranging from developer and speculative custom home building to additions and remodels. He has served in his community with honesty and integrity, as a full service owner/ operator contractor. He is well known for his meticulous, high quality workmanship and dedication to customer satisfaction. The DellDonna’s come as a team. With Susie by his side, ensuring project fluidity, office management and overall job support, her business capabilities are true assets to the company. Without a doubt, you can rest assured Tony and Susie’s attention to detail and efficiency ensures their personal guaranty to deliver quality, safety, service and consistency for your installation. See Solar Power at Work The Delldonna’s have built a demo solar doll house that is solar self –sufficient. The house will featured at the Bloomsburg Fair from September 25th to October 2nd. They will be feature Fair sponsor on October 2nd. If you can’t see them at the fair, you can visit them at their website of facebook at, www.SolarUniverse.com/locations/nepa or www.facebook.com/ SolarUniverseNEPA. Make sure to see the electric meter running backward in a rain storm. They can be contacted at, 570-868-SUN1. P

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Healthy Homes (NewsUSA) - Homeowners often assume that their homes are healthy -- but indoor spaces can be more heavily polluted than the air outside.

Precision Vinyl Systems Inc.

Poor indoor air quality can seriously impact health. Many chemicals, including formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are often found in homes and offices, can contaminate indoor air, leading to allergic reactions or chronic illness in certain individuals. Poor indoor air quality has been linked to a number of ailments, including cardiovascular stress,

Located at 642 Foster Avenue / Route 940 In between Freeland and White Haven

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asthma, fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, impaired coordination and respiratory disease. Individuals with known conditions, like allergies, respiratory ailments and chemical sensitivities, or people who spend a lot of time indoors, such as children, women, seniors and the disabled, experience elevated risk. Homeowners want to guarantee that their homes won’t hurt their families, and some companies have perceived a need. Environmental Service Professionals, a company that provides Certified Environmental Home Inspections for allergens, mold, radon, home energy tune-ups and other issues, has recently started a new program, USA Healthy Home Warranty (USAHHW). Previously, home inspections could not guarantee that the home would remain healthy after or between inspections. USAHHW aims to create peace of mind even after the inspector leaves. The USAHHW offers homebuyers and homeowners protection against specific intrusions, like mold and moisture, which can affect human health and a home’s habitability. Mortgage lenders can also use the inspections to protect the value of their assets. P

IS YOUR DRYER VENT CLOGGED? DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU

There are over 14,500 dryer fires each year. Not only could one of the costly appliances in your house need to be replaced, but your home could be lost to a fire. Protect yourself and your family by simply calling us and having your dryer vent checked & cleaned.

REGULAR CLEANING OF DRYER VENTS… • HELPS PREVENT DRYER VENT FIRES • ALLOWS CLOTHES TO DRY FASTER • PREVENT DRYER MALFUNCTIONS • SAVE ENERGY & MONEY!! WE COME TO YOUR HOME, AND COMPLETELY CLEAN YOUR DRYER VENT FROM LINT AND DEBRIS. WE CHECK FILTERS AND ALL CONNECTIONS TO THE VENTS.

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Something Familiar Becomes New! Stop by NORTHEAST KITCHENS to see KRAFTMAID CABINETRY’S New 2011 Line TODAY!

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…now the area’s ONLY Karndean Design Floor Showroom! Karndean is a Luxury Vinyl Tile with stone and wood looks, more realistic and more durable than Pergo style laminates. Now at Abbey Carpet Warehouse, you can experience the hands-on design table or computer-aided design to see first hand how your floor will look once the factory certified installers are finished.

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When In Doubt, Call The Demo Man For All Your Demo Needs. All Phases of Demolition At An Affordable Price. We Have Our Own Dumpsters To Get The Job Done Fast! BIG OR SMALL...WE DO THEM ALL! FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE • FULLY INSURED COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL 24 HOUR SERVICE AT THE BEST PRICE! Bank Forclosures • Clean Outs Hauling • Excavating • Estates Serving NE PA • 11-30 Yard Dumpsters Available

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

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New Laundry Detergent Packs Produce Less Waste (NewsUSA) - Believe it or not, your laundry machine creates quite the environmental impact. Washing and drying cycles consume a considerable amount of water and energy -- according to EnergyStar, the average family washes 400 loads of clothing each year, using 13,500 gallons of water. And that’s before you consider that conventional laundry detergents contain phosphates, which can destroy water ecosystems. Luckily, companies have developed unconventional laundry detergents that will clean clothes without damaging the environment. For example, Pak-It, LLC has developed a six-times concentrated liquid laundry detergent in a dye-, scent- and enzyme-free formula. The detergent, which is biodegradable and does not contain phosphates or chlorine, comes in tiny, pre-measured “toss and go” dissolvable packs that prove far more convenient than pouring and measuring. Because there are no bottles, Pak-It doesn’t produce empty containers that will end up in landfills. Smaller containers are more efficient to ship because more can fit in a truck or plane. The PakIt cleaning packs have received the EPA “Design for the Environment” certification, a program that awards companies whose goal is to reduce pollution risks and maintain a healthy environment for all people. And even better, the laundry detergent actually works. It’s tough on dirt, easy on clothing and completely dissolves without leaving any residue. Each pack contains a unique blend of surfactants, stain removers, water softeners, brighteners and odor eliminators. Supplying Quality Building Pak-It laundry packs work in Materials to Area Since 1972 all washers at all water tempera79 State Route, White Haven tures and on all fabrics and colors, Just 15 minutes from Mt. Top, Freeland, and Drums leaving the entire family with soft, clean clothes. For more information, visit www. Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm • Sat 7am-1pm pakit.com or www.jbiglobal.com.

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NOW AVAILABLE! Premier Rental Garden Homes Brookhill Square, Conyngham

Call for an appointment: 570-788-6947

Come view our completely refurbished one-family garden homes. ENCLOSED PRIVATE COURTYARD 625 SQUARE FEET • One floor, maintanance-free living. • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and separate laundry room. • Private court yard. • 2 car attached garage. • Electric baseboard heating with central air conditioning. • Conveniently located directly across Rt. 93 from grocery, pharmacy, dry cleaner, bank and other shops. APPROX. 2,400 SQUARE FEET

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New owner is offering renewable one-year leases. Tenants are responsible for all utilities and will be subject to a credit check and/or references.

Address Inquiries to: Conyngham Quads, LLC. PO Box 203 Conyngham, PA 18219 email: conynghamquads@gmail.com September 2010 • 61

“Green” Home Design from the Ground Up by S.J. Kolwalski www.panoramapa.com

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If you are planning a new home, it is much more cost-effective to integrate “green” energy-saving technology into your plans from the very start. By incorporating the system (or systems) which meet your goals for energy-efficiency into the original building design, you can minimize the original cost of installing the alternative energy system itself. For new construction, using energy efficient materials such as Isolene Foam, Arma-Foil, and Solar-Max Glass can dramatically reduce your heating and cooling costs year after year. New geo-thermal based HVAC Systems save thousands of dollars in energy costs, and are very environmentally friendly. S.J. Kowalski, Inc. offers full energy design services for new home construction, or renovations, with additional advantage of “thinking green” throughout the decision-making process. Call S.J. Kowalski for a free consultation and site visit at 570-455-2600. Visit the web site at www. sjkowalski.com to find • Carpeting • Flooring out more about how • Painting • Electrical Supplies geothermal heat pump • Plumbing Supplies • Stove Pipe Cut to Order technology can keep • Glass & Screen Repairs your heating and cool• Stainless Steel Chimney Liners CHANNING III ing costs low while beLicense #22351 ing Earth-friendly. Also find out about the tax Oil • Wood • Coal • Gas credit of 30% of the Stoves by Napoleon, Franco Belge & Alaska Stoker Stove total investment on a geothermal heating and cooling system. us at the Bloomsburg HARDWARE, FURNITURE & GIFT SHOP See Fair at 17 Free Stage Main Street, Nuremberg Blvd., September 22nd through October 2nd. 570-384-4703 P

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Dining

& Entertainment

Polka CD of the Month

The Polka Connection by Carl Simchena

“Top of the World” by The Jimmy Sturr Band. Jimmy’s band has always been characterized by excellent musicianship and “rock solid” arrangements. Every number is sure to get your “toes tappin.” My favorite tunes on this recording are No Fun Being Old, written by our own Pete Karnish from Hometown, and the Old Rocking Chair (a touching waltz with the vocal by Rhonda Vincent). To get information on Jimmy Sturr’s CD’s, you can call 1-800724-0727.

After over 40 years being involved in polka music, I often reminisce about the early days. I first became involved in polka music when I joined the Polskie Swingmasters at age 19. At that time, there were polka dances everywhere. On most weekends, the “Swings” played four engagements— one on Friday night, a wedding on Saturday afternoon, an engagement on Saturday night and one on Sunday afternoon. Other local polka bands, like Stanky and the Coal Miners, the King Brothers, The Sullivans, The Astros, Joe Stanky and the Cadets, and the Kryger Brothers were equally as busy. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, crowds gathered faithfully for their weekly dose of polka music, and the friendships and fun that came with it. Locally, the fans went to the Edgemont Lodge in Lansford on Friday, Paul’s Inn (now the Club Paparazzi) in Frackville on Saturday, and Postie’s Grove in Still Creek on Sunday afternoon. You could always find a huge crowd wherever polka music was being played. Today, the crowds are much smaller in number, however, they are still enthusiastic and love the music with the same passion as before. They haven’t lost sight of the fact the POLKAS ARE COOL and a whole lot of fun as well. To those who have yet to try this great music form, come to a dance and see what you are missing. In closing, be sure to tune into “The Polka Connection” radio show on WAZL 1490 every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.—the coolest polka show on the radio! And join me, along with the Polskie Swingmasters, every Thursday night at the Freeland VFW for a Swingmasters Jam Session. For now, don’t forget, if you see someone without a smile, give them one of your’s. P

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3 W. Diamond Ave., Hazleton • 459-2783 Family Owned & Operated For Over 60 Years

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OPEN 9 AM TO 6 PM DAILY OWNED BY JOHN & ANNETTE ZUKOVICH

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tax included

Concert Series Opens with Equinox Jazz Orchestra

462 S. Poplar St. Hazleton

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The Greater Hazleton Concert Series opens the 2010-2011 season with the great, big band sound of the Equinox Jazz Orchestra. Live from Savannah, GA, raised in the Louisiana Delta and now performing across the nation, Jeremy Davis is proud to present his Fabulous Equinox Jazz Orchestra. Music lovers of all ages will find this outstanding group heating up the stage in the Hazleton High School Auditorium Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 7:30 PM. Don’t expect a concert or a jazz recital, but a one-of-a kind, high-energy stage show featuring some of the best entertainers and musicians the industry has to offer. Their fresh approach to the Great-American Big-Band revival developing across the nation is revolutionary, and their success has developed from several key elements: Jeremy Davis, Band-leader: As a business professional and phenomenal tenor sax player, Jeremy has surrounded himself with only the best and most professional musicians. His enthusiastic vision and determination has created a product that wows the young and old alike, meeting and surpassing all audience expectations. Hoppy Hallman, Arranger: This world-class musical director has worked with such notables as Connie Frances, Vanessa Williams, Gene Barry, Rosemary Clooney, and Wayne Newton and has produced music for several Disney films and hundreds of other well-known projects. Now, Dr. Hallman works with Jeremy to develop fresh and exciting new versions of standards from the Great American Songbook. Clay Johnson, Singer: Raised in a family of Southern Gospel singers, Clay was born to entertain, his lifelong friendship with Jeremy brings a magic to the stage that is born from hundreds of “on the road” shows for many years, where together they learned how to entertain and engage audiences. Jeremy Davis and the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra perform more than jazz, more than a big band, they put on a show. In his own words, Jeremy describes the band as, “The Rat Pack meets The Dean Martin Variety Show with a touch of A Prairie Home Companion. It’s plain to see that we love what we do, and we love our fans. We’re not your grandfather’s big band.” Equinox promises to provide an evening of stellar entertainment. Hazleton Concert Series subscribers can expect a selection of great classics like Tangerine, That Old Black Magic, Luck Be a Lady, Summer Wind, and many more. The 2010-2011 Greater Hazleton Concert series will bring seven great performances to Hazleton subscribers at a cost less than $11 per performance. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium where parking is free, and the drive is short. The Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient and comfortable venue, at a price that can’t be beat. Tickets for the exciting seven concert season, as well as individual tickets for Equinox are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. P

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New Kid on the Block Investing in the Community by Liz Tolan

Back Row: Aida and Butch Sacipi Front Row: Madelyn Wolfe, President, Conyngham Historical Society, Amberly, Thorin, Adonia Sacipi, Mary Frye, Branch Head, Hazleton Area Public Library, Valley Branch

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OPEN 2 PM TIL 2 AM DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY

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Ice Cold 6-Packs to Go!

Well, by now, most folks know about the great new bakery on Main Street in Conyngham, where you can find delectable cookies, pies, pastries and other baked goods. A place where artisan breads are plentiful, the gourmet coffee is always on and friends can be found sitting at the sidewalk tables sharing conversation and the good company of others walking by. Many may have noticed the “tip fountain” adorned with angels sitting on the glass display case. You yourself may have dropped some coins, or perhaps a bill or two into it. What some people may not know, is that Butch, Aida and their staff made a pact, from their first day of business, to donate whatever “tip” money they collected to a worthy cause in the community. As they have based their business on tradition and history, organizations which promote the preservation and education of history are particularly of interest to them, as well as areas which promote the well being and education of children. On August 19th, 2010, AmberDonia made their first donation to the community, consisting of all tips raised from their opening in June, 2010, through the end of July. Two organizations were the recipients. A check for $250.00 was presented to the Hazleton Area Public Library, Valley Branch, and another check for $250.00 was presented to The Historical Society in Conyngham. The two organizations were selected to receive the donations due to their mission of preserving history and making it accessible to people of all ages, particularly children. Every few months, Butch and Aida will make a determination of where the tips can be best used to help agencies in the area in helping to prepare young people for the future. AmberDonia was also the 2010 Sponsor for the Seasons Change Event Kids Run Bikes which are given as draw prizes each year to one lucky girl and boy who participate in the event. All proceeds from Seasons Change go to Serento Gardens, which is a not for 401 E. County Road, Drums • 570-788-3163 profit agency that provide Drug and Alcohol Education, Open: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 9am to 6pm Tues. 9am to 5pm • Closed Sun. Prevention and Treatment. Visit www.seasonschange.us Our Own... • Sweet Corn • Plums to find out how your family can attend and perhaps win a • Cucumbers • Peppers • Cabbage brand new bicycle, courtesy of AmberDonia. • Broccoli • Potatoes • Winter Squash • Onions AmberDonia is located at 309 Main Street in Conyn• Tomatoes • Cauliflower gham. They can be reached at 570-788-6500. P • Mums • And Much More! Directions: Rt. 93 North, turn Right after Covered Wagon, 2 miles down the road on Left side ACCEPTING FMNP VOUCHERS FOR SENIORS & WIC

Italian Restaurant 554 Alter Street, Hazleton 570-455-5071 Serving the Area for Over 30 Years Enjoy Your Favorite Wine or Cocktail with Dinner!

Remember when...

CHARLIE’S

PITZA & ANTIPASTO

The Original Well Balanced Meal!

Salads • Appetizers • Hoagies • Pasta

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OPEN WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY • CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY—www.pitz.com

Calamari • Bruschetta • Seafood Salad • Roasted Peppers with Fresh Mozzarella • Benito’s Authentic Italian Antipasto Platter Lobster Tail • Lump Crabmeat • Crab Alfredo • Clams Benito Beef Stroganoff Italiano • Beef Wellington • Filet Tornado Rossini Filet Mignon • Surf -n- Turf • New York Strip • Chicken Cacciatore Chicken Aglio Dolce • Chicken Francaise • Chicken Marsala Veal Salerno • Veal Piccata • Veal Oscar • Veal Scallopine Pasta Carbonara • Linguini with Clam Sauce • Penne alla Vodka Enjoy Benito’s...A True Dining Experience Known Through the Greater Hazleton Area! Private Party Catering Available • Weekend Reservations Suggested

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Thank You For 17 YearsPatronage!

The character most frequently portrayed on the screen is Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

10% OFF All Catering Orders

PIZZERIA & PASTA HOUSE

($100.00 minimum)

380 South Poplar Street

Perfect for Holidays, Funerals, and Birthday Parties

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 to 10; Fri. 10 to 11; Sat. 11 to 11; Sun. 4 to 10

CALL 455-7892 FOR FAST PICK-UP

455-7892 H A ZLETON

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EXPERIENCE LIVE CINEMA AT THE DRAFTHOUSE Relax & enjoy food and your favorite beverage delivered to your table – all while you watch your favorite movie! www.CinemaAndDrafthouse.com Now accepting all major credit cards for tickets and food!

Inside Valley Lanes Building, Rt. 93, Sybertsville

570-788-9889 • www.valleypetsinc.com

BRING THE FAMILY...YOU’RE INVITED! Saturday, Sept. 4th • 10am to 5pm 39 Tanks of Freshwater Fish 9 Tanks of Saltwater Fish Guinea Pigs • Ferret • Chinchilla • Hamsters Birds & Reptiles and a Wide Variety of Supplies for All NUTRO • SCIENCE DIET • NATURE’S BEST • FEEDERS

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 10-7; SATURDAY 10-5; SUNDAY 10-2; CLOSED TUESDAY

Route 93, Sybertville

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OPEN MON.-SAT. 11AM-9PM CLOSED SUNDAYS

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ANY LARGE PIZZA WITH THIS AD. EXPIRES 9/30/10 Valley Pizza and Subs, Inc. Route 93, Sybertsville • 570-788-6300

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Hilliard Farms

TWO KINGS

Sugarloaf, PA • 788-1486 or 233-0507

PIZZA

1 mile west of Route 93 on the Rock Glen Road

Located 2 Miles East of Route 93 on St. Johns Road Phone: 788-1773 • Open 9am to Dark Everyday Also located at Greco’s Apothecary in Freeland Across from Freeland Post Office Fridays 9am to 5pm

Tomatoes Red Raspberries Plums • Peppers Variety of Apples OPEN DAILY 9AM TO 5 PM

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18.99

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2 LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS 60 Church & Strawberry Streets, Tuscarora The Neil Simon Comedy

“Barefoot in the Park”

September 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th @ 7:30pm • September 12th and 19th @ 2:00pm Tickets—$10.00, $8.00 and $4.00

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

November 5th & 6th @ 7:30pm • November 7th @ 2:00pm Tickets—$10.00, $8.00 and $4.00

“A Christmas Carol”

December 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th & 11th @ 7:30pm • December 5th & 12th @ 2:00pm Tickets—$12.00 Adults, $10.00 Senior Citizen/Student $5.00 for Children under 10 Years • Special Price for groups of 10 or more

2 MEDIUM CHEESE PIZZAS $

2 BAKED PASTA DISHES $

(Choose from Stuffed Shells, Manicotti, Ravioli or Tortellini)

Auditions for both Sleepy Hollow and A Christmas Carol are being held on September 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th

For more information, call 570-325-4368 or lafala @ptd.net

Now Through September Carmen’s Homemade

GOODY’S

PEACH PIES

Ice Cream • Arcade Batting Cages

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the

PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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CARMEN’S HAS SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY! We have delicious sandwiches, wraps and paninis, freshly made salads, plus appetizing hot entrees & homemade soups… all reasonably priced! Eat Here, Pick Up or Have It Delivered!

OUR PIZZA MAKES GREAT SCHOOL LUNCHES!!

BAKERY & DELI 37 E. BROAD STREET, HAZLETON

Call 455-3700 • Delivery Available

CATERING ON AND OFF PREMISES 874-4-FUN • 71 INDUSTRIAL RD., FRACKVILLE OPEN EVERYDAY AT 11 AM

Batting Cage Tokens

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71 Industrial Rd., Frackville 874-4-FUN

E A S Y T O F I N D… H A R D

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570-788-2451 KITCHEN OPEN 11 AM - 11 PM EVERYDAY

Going to the Game or Staying Home!!

COLD BEER BY THE CASE, SODA & SNACKS 21st & N. Vine St., Hazleton

570-455-9501

Conyngham’s Pub MENU SAMPLING

The Beer Store Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Gift!

Southwest Chicken Salad Seafood Antipasto • Shrimp Basket Twin Lobster Tails • Broiled Seafood Platter Chicken Monterey • Chicken Francaise Grilled Pork Chops • New York Strip Steak & Shrimp • Tenderloin Steak Hoagie Chicken Tender Melt • Club Sandwich Buffalo Wings • Boneless Wings Chicken & Steak Quesadillas Salads • Soups • Antipasto Chicken & Steak Fajitas • Baby Back Ribs Burgers & Fries • Sandwiches & Subs DAILY DESSERT SPECIALS CHILDREN’S MENU

Serving Delicious Food Since 1999!

250 W. 21st Street Hazleton, PA

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454-1882

58 Station Circle Hazleton, PA

(I-81, Exit 143, Hazleton 924)

1.29

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Wisconsin, America’s leading dairy producer, prohibited the sale of artificially colored margarine until the mid-1960s in an effort to protect butter sales.

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22nd Street Plaza

22nd & Vine Street, Hazleton (Next to Groceries Plus)

570-455-3900

HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 7am to 10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am to 11pm Sun. 11am to 10pm ATM ON SITE

Mexican Food in the Entire Are “The Finest a”

Take Out Available, Please Call Ahead!

HOURS Wed.-Mon. 11 am - 9 pm Closed Tuesday

panoramapa.com

Rte. 93 & I-81 West Hazleton

Let Top of the 80’s Plan Your Special Occasion

Receptions • Baptisms • Confirmations Communions • Family Gatherings • Banquets Rehearsal Dinners• Baby Showers • Weddings Bridal Showers • Funerals • Class Reunions

Contact Jackie at 570-454-8795... View of a Lifetime!

574 Alter Street, Hazleton • 459-0300 Between 3rd and 4th Streets on Alter

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD PREPARED FRESH DAILY!

APPETIZERS • SOUPS • QUESADILLAS GORDITAS • TORTAS • TACOS • TOSTADAS BIG BURRITOS & SIZZLING FAJITAS CHEF SPECIALTY PLATTERS • MEXICAN BURGERS MILKSHAKES • BREAKFAST • VEGETARIAN FAVORITES

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Refer a Friend and Get $25 Cable Cash! A good friend is someone you can count on—or in this case— someone you can save with! Introducing the Refer a Friend Program from Service Electric Cablevision, where you can earn $25 in Cable Cash for every new customer you get to have one or more services installed. Whether they want to take advantage of the convenience of DVR, enjoy the ultimate-viewing experience of HDTV, experience the crystal-clear connection of Digital Phone, or gain access to lightning-fast High-Speed Internet, you’ll earn $25 in Cable Cash that will be credited to your account upon the completion of their order… just by signing up a friend! Your friend gets all the benefits of being a Service Electric Cablevision customer and you get $25 just for referring them.

Want to refer 1 friend? 5 friends? 10? Refer them all and receive $25 in Cable Cash for each newly installed SECV customer. Plus, this offer can be combined with other valuable promotions such as our dish buyback program. Your friend gets value and you get the Cable Cash. No matter how you add it up it equals savings all around! Visit secv.com/referral for more information, or call the location nearest to you.

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Refer a Friend offer is only for current subscribers in good standing for the past 3 months. The referral must be a new customer. The $25 cable cash will be shown as a credit on the referring subscriber’s monthly statement. The offer may be subject to expire at any time without advance notice. Other restrictions may apply. For more facts, visit secv.com.

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Timoyle’s

BREAKFAST & HOAGIE SHOP

Dining Tips

104 W. Centre Street Mahanoy City, PA

570-773-2550 (formerly Angela’s Resraurant)

BREAKFAST SPECIAL

Served 8am to 12pm only

1.79

Hoagie Time Starts @ Noon

“Best Steak & Cheese North of the Mountain”

(NAPSA)-The Meal Upgrade Calculator is an online tool that shows how to reduce fat and calories in favorite family meals, starting by changing the meat to turkey. Developed by Shape Up America! and National Turkey Federation, the calculator is available at www.ShapeUp.org and www.EatTurkey.com. *** Give guests a creamy frozen treat: poppable, munchable, bite-sized Dibs-frozen vanilla bites, covered in a crunchy milk chocolaty shell. They’re available in Vanilla and Nestlé Crunch flavors in a convenient 140-bites value pack. Learn more at www.dibs.com. P

Fresh Picked Sweet Corn “Available by the 100s” Cucumbers • Zucchini • Broccoli • Peaches • Watermelon Cabbage • Fresh Dug Potatoes • Red Beets • Pickles • Cantaloupe Hot & Sweet Peppers “Available by the 1/2 Bushel” WE ALSO HAVE: Canning Supplies & Mixes • Farm Fresh Eggs • Bulk Foods Fresh Made Hoagies • Hand-Dipped Ice Cream Variety of Honey • Honeycomb • Bee Pollen & Much More!

704 Carson Street (Rear) Hazleton, PA

Accepting FMNP Vouchers

Route 93, Nescopeck

Located next to Good Time Golf

570-455-0631

Stand: 379-3727 • Farm: 379-2722

Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-6pm • Sun. 11am-5pm

NOW OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND!

We deliver to Factories, Offices and Businesses

MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Visit Our Retail Store

416 VALLEY ROAD, TAMAQUA

570-668-2089

and our 2nd Location at the

HOMETOWN FARMER’S MARKET

• Employee Appreciation • Sympathy • Get Well • Happy Birthday • New Baby • Anniversary • House Warming • Adminstrative Assistant • Special Occasion

Wednesday 8am to 8pm

• • • • • •

Fresh Turkey Sausage • Turkey Salad Fresh Ground Turkey Fresh Turkey Tenderloins Smoked Products • Frozen Chipsteaks Meatloaf • Pies • Dinners • BBQ Hot Foods • And So Much More!

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175-F N. Cedar Street Hazleton, PA (Behind Donut Connection)

570-450-6556 w w w. c e r u l l o s c c . c o m

FREE 6” SUB

Buy Any Regular 6” Sub and 21 oz. Drink Get Another 6” Sub Free

3 for $ 12.99

Get Any 3 Regular Footlong Subs For $12.99

Buy Any Breakfast Sub At Regular Price And Get Free Coffee

Expires 12/31/10

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

99¢ BREAKFAST Get Any Breakfast on Muffin For 99¢ Expires 12/31/10 Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the following Subway locations:500 Centre Street, Freeland, 35 E. Broad Street, Hazleton and 196 Airport Beltway, West Hazleton.

FREE COFFEE

1.99 SUB

Get 6” Meatball Sub For $1.99 Expires 12/31/10

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

4 for $ 9.99

Get Any Regular 6” Sub For $9.99 Expires 12/31/10 Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at the following Subway locations:500 Centre Street, Freeland, 35 E. Broad Street, Hazleton and 196 Airport Beltway, West Hazleton.

FREE FOOTLONG

FREE BREAKFAST Buy A Coffee and Get A Free Breakfast on Muffin

Bring Any Competitors Coupon and Receive 50¢ Off All 6” Regular Subs or $1.00 Off All Regular Footlongs

Buy Any Regular Footlong and Large Drink Get Another Regular Footlong Free

Expires 12/31/10

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

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570-474-6771 ext. 4 800-432-8067 ext. 4 www.auto-bus.com

We do All Types of Jewelry and Watch Repairs with the Lowest Prices in Town! We also have a Large Selection of Citizen and Pulsar Wathes All Discounted

22nd Street Plaza, Hazleton

570-459-1810 OPEN 9 TO 9 DAILY 12 TO 5 SUNDAY Rt. 93, Conyngham

BEVERAGE 788-4165 BEER SUPERMARKET LARGE SELECTION DOMESTIC, IMPORTED & MICROBREWS

SUMMER BEERS NOW AVAILABLE! 36 INSTANT GAMES JUST FOR YOU •••PA LOTTERY•••

Americans stand about 14 inches apart when they converse. Russians stand about 10 inches apart.

Fish can get seasick.

CORNER OF WEST COUNTY RD. & MAIN STREET SYBERTSVILLE, PA • 570-788-1447 TRY TRY OUR HOUSE HOUSE SPECIA SPECIALTIES... TIES...

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B EST LITTLENECK CLAMS WING FROG LEGS BUFFALO FRIED OYSTERS ON THS CHICKEN MARSALA P LANE E T! OPEN MIC NIGHT—THURSDAY 7-10

NEW DINING ROOM HOURS Closed Monday Tues.-Thurs 3-9 pm Fri. & Sat. 3-10pm Sun. Noon - 9 pm Bar Open til ?

SATURDAY RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED

FAMILY AMILY FA FAV ORITES ORITES SUCH AS...

• FRIED LIVER & ONIONS • ROAST TURKEY PLATTER • HOMEMADE DESERTS • FRESH SPECIALS DAILY

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A True Family Dining Experience...

511 W. Broad Street Hazleton, PA

570-454-8400

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily OPEN TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY 7AM TO 2AM Enjoy Your Favorite Cocktail In Our Lounge! Eat In or Take Out...WE DELIVER!

ALL NEW MENU — DAILY SPECIALS — HOMEMADE SOUPS — HOUSE SPECIALTIES

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Family

Funfest Kids Activities Planned Kids will have plenty to do at Funfest Weekend, thanks to a number of organizations and businesses who are partnering with the Funfest Committee. Funfest is September 11 and 12 in Downtown Hazleton, and the Kids Area will once again be based in First Presbyterian Church at Broad and Church Streets. Both indoor and outdoor activities will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Some of the activities will be based on the event’s 2010 theme; “Dancin’ In The Street.” “The Hazleton Area’s largest festival continues its longtime tradition of providing Kids Activities at little or no cost to children, thanks in great part to event sponsor Ustynoski and Marusak Law Offices and the partner organizations who help to run the activities,” said Funfest Executive Director Judiann McGrogan. “We expect to have a great variety of activities for children ages 3 to 12 this year, and are hoping that everyone will stop in at the Church to enjoy the events.” Usynoski and Marusak, is marking its eighth consecutive year as Kids Activities sponsor. Other support is coming from the Greater Hazleton Area Boy Scouts, Faith Assembly of God, Beauty Flower Poem, and the Learning Tree. In addition to hosting the Kids Area, the parishioners of First Presbyterian will also coordinate activities. “Thanks to these supporters, there are many things to do and see in our Kids Area; so much so that it could really be its own event,” McGrogan said. Kids Activities begin at 12 noon on Saturday, September 11 both inside and outside the Church. The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their one hundredth anniversary, and kids who attend Funfest will have the opportunity to learn more about Scouting by participating in a mock Pinewood Derby, problem solving challenges, Scout craft, understanding backpacking and knot tying. Also, the City View BMX track will have a station to learn more about bike safety and the programs they offer. Rounding out the activities will be a special visit from the Cub Scout Mascots; Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, and Bear Cub. In honor of the Boy Scouts’ centennial, an exhibit of Scouting artifacts and memorabilia from the past one hundred years will be displayed. The exhibit will include items from the Heritage Collection of the Minsi Trails Council, BSA, and from private

collections. Also, the exhibit will feature a one hundred year timeline of the Boy Scouts of America. Outside the church on Saturday, Faith Assembly of God will conduct their own series of kids activities, including puppets, face painters, clowns, and a free inflatable slide. The parishioners of Faith Assembly will host “Karaoke for Kids” on Saturday and Sunday, and will also have music and dance activities. In addition, there will be baseball caps for the kids to decorate. Artist Kathy Dobash will provide dance-related art activities, and the Learning Tree will provide ac-

Seated: Jane Dougherty, First Presbyterian Church, Kids Activities Coordinator, Kathy Dobash, Beauty Flower Poem, Funfest Committee Jeananne Ustynoski, Ustynoski & Marusak LLC, Sponsor Standing: Dave DeLessio, Boy Scout Troop 790 Leader, Nick Lehman, Philip Corrado, Mikel Cammisa, Jeff Bridges, Ryan Gensel, Pack 790 Leader

tivities as well. Students from the Hazleton Area High School’s Key Club will be on hand to assist kids in their crafts throughout the Weekend. Just outside the Church on Sunday afternoon, “Rock for Character” will perform. Rock For Character is an organization founded for the purpose of spreading the values of Character Education through music and media to connect personally with and positively influence students across the country. The group most recently appeared at the Boy Scouts Jamboree at Kutztown in the Spring. Operating under the premise that most young people listen to music and look up to musicians possibly as much as any other media source, Rock For Character’s goal is “character education,” a national movement encouraging environments that foster ethical, responsible, and caring young people.

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Their performance, which will be based at the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance Performance Area at Broad and Church Streets, will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Funfest Baby Care Station will also be located right inside First Presbyterian. The center provides an area for mothers to change and feed their little ones. It is expected to be staffed by the child care class from the Hazleton Area Career Center, and will provide the space, as well as supplies to take care of infants. Amusement rides will also be located in the area for kids. Montana Brothers amusements will supply the rides, to be set up in the M&T Bank parking lot just next to the church. Additional amusement rides will also be set up elsewhere in the Funfest Area throughout the Weekend. The Funfest Craft Show takes place right outside First Presbyterian, in the block between Vine and Church Streets. Crafts of all types will be available for purchase, including those favored by children. McGrogan offered special thanks to Jane Dougherty, who coordinates the activities for First Presbyterian. “Members of the Funfest Committee are spread thin during our event, and we would not have the manpower to organize such great kids activities if it weren’t for all of the individuals and groups, who have stepped in to provide something for the kids. We are most grateful to all those who make the Kids Activities possible.” There are many other activities that will appeal to kids throughout Funfest Weekend. The Funfest Parade is the highlight of the event, kicking off at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and featuring bands, floats, and helium balloons. Following the Parade, Funfest will conduct the biggest Chicken Dance in Hazleton’s history, encouraging everyone in town to join in the popular dance in mass format. On Saturday, Funfest will host the fourth annual “Pierogie Slapshot Challenge,” where contestants hit a frozen pierogie into a hockey net. Other activities scheduled for Funfest Weekend include the 21st annual Car Show, Hot Wings and Chili Cookoffs, and Fireworks. There is also free entertainment at four venues throughout the Weekend. Information about Funfest can be obtained by calling 455-1509 or 1-800-OKF-FEST. For a complete schedule of events, go to www. funfestpa.org. P

DON’T MISS ALL THE FUN AT THE HAZLETON AREA’S LARGEST FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL!

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• FUNFEST STREET FAIR—Great Food and More! • FUNFEST PARADE— Marching Bands, Helium Balloons, Floats • Car Show • Craft Show • Health Fair • Wings & Chili Cookoffs • Fireworks • Senior Activities • Kids Activities • Pierogie Slapshot Challenge and Pierogie Eating Contest • Teen Street Party • Free Entertainment at Four Venues PLUS...The QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BAND in Concert

FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING

FUNFEST SPONSORS GOLD Hazleton Standard-Speaker Inc. DIAMOND EVENT Service Electric Cablevision Inc. SILVER Cargill Motor Transportation Co. Inc. PPL Corporation WBRE-TV WYLN TV 35 WYOU-TV Luzerne County Commissioners Luzerne Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau

BRONZE Berger Family Dealerships The Dial Corporation/A Henkel Co. First National Bank of PA Fox 56 Gottstein Corporation Hazleton Oil & Environmental Inc. Panorama Magazine PNC Bank Sundance Vacations WAZL In cooperation with The City of Hazleton, The Borough of West Hazleton

www.funfestpa.org or call 1-800-OKF-FEST

for a complete schedule of events

Baby CVCO’s annual Baby Parade took place Saturday, August 7th during Valley Day. 25 of the area’s infants and children from 1 month old to age 5 years participated in the event. Each child entered in the event received animal crackers, a certificate for their award and got to choose a toy. The children paraded around Valley Day showing off their cuteness, smiles, personality and other wonderful attributes. Caitlyn Mary Makarewicz was crowned Valley Day Princess 2010. Caitlyn is the daughter of Jason and Marissa Makarewicz and is 3 months old. She already enjoys shopping, bouncing in her bouncy seat, camping and watching Nascar. She likes listening to her mommy singing and going for walks with Daddy. James Anthony Pecora was crowned Valley Day Prince 2010. James, age 1, is the son of James and Jennifer Pecora. He has a sister Angelina and a brother Michael. He enjoys dancing, swimming, walking, exploring everything and animals. The CVCO Prince and Princess category is sponsored by Gloria Jean Rossi of Wedding Belles in Drums. CVCO Baby Committee is comprised of Tamara Huey, Danielle Peters, Mary Oswald and Susan Wolfe. Pictures of this CVCO event, along with other CVCO information, is available at http://www.cvco.info/. Any feedback from the event can be shared to Tamara at tamarahuey@gmail.com.

Parade

The following infants and children were Ruth Huey, age 2 from Drums, was recognized for Brightest Eyes. recognized during the event: Sophia Mead, 21 months from Sugarloaf, Chase Kaschak, age 2 from Weston, was recognized for Best Dressed. was recognized for Prettiest Girl. Olivia Woratyla, 5 months from Hazleton, Steven Joseph Barnic, age 2 from Weatherly, was recognized for Brightest Eyes. was recognized for Brightest Eyes. Kiley Rose Barnic, 1 from Weatherly, was John Puzzetti, age 3 from Freeland, was recognized for Biggest Smile. recognized for Best Dressed. Kelen Emanuelli, 5 from South Carolina, Michael Pecora, age 3 from Drums, was recognized for Most Handsome Boy. was recognized for Best Personality. Morgan Emanuelli, 3 from South Carolina, James Pecora, age 1 from Drums, was recognized for Most Handsome Boy. was recognized for Biggest Smile. Caitlyn Makarewicz, 3 months from Hazle- Nicholas Cwiertniewicz, age 1 from Sugarloaf, was recognized for Biggest Smile. ton, was recognized for Best Dressed. Faith Lorince, 20 months from Drums, was Andy Cwiertniewicz, age 3 from Sugarloaf, was recognized for Most Handsome Boy. recognized for Brightest Eyes. Addison Kalinowski, 8 months from Sugar- Ryan Welch, age 2 from Conyngham, was recognized for Best Dressed. loaf, was recognized for Best Dressed. Jessica Shovlin, age 4 from Drums, was Justin Welch, age 1 month from Conyngham, was recognized for Cutest Baby Boy. recognized for Prettiest Girl. Jillian Shovlin, age 6 months from Drums, Nolan Heller, age 10 weeks from Sugarloaf, was recognized for Cutest Baby Boy. was recognized for Cutest Baby Girl. Mikaela Maguschak, 21 months from Beaver Samuel Heller, age 2 from Sugarloaf, was recognized along with his dad, Ron Heller, as Meadows, was recognized for Best Dressed. Best Look-a-like. Nevaeh Hughes, age 1 from Sugarloaf, was Spencer Yannuzzi, age 2 from Drums, was recognized for Best Hairdo. recognized for Best Personality. P

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Hazleton BMX to hold Trike-a-thon/Bike-a-thon To Support St Jude’s Children’s Hospital Come out and ride your bicycle to help support St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. On Saturday September 18 at 1:00 come and join us at Hazleton City View BMX Park on Poplar Street in Hazleton for a trike-a-thon/bike-a-thon. We will have three different bike courses for this event. One will be a flat tricycle track for the younger kids. The next will be a mile and a half riding trail for mountain bikes or any other type of bicycle. The last will be the BMX track for 20 BMX style bicycles. If you are riding on the BMX track you will need pants a long sleeve shirt and a full face helmet, we have helmets available for your use at the track. The riders may also participate in more than one track if they please. The rider may collect money based on laps or a flat donation. Hazleton City View BMX Parents Association is collecting donations from now until September 18. Your donations are greatly appreciated. All donations will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. To register contact Jack at (570)-956-3747. THE RAIN DATE WILL BE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19. P

l BICYCLE SAFETY • Wear a Properly Fitted Bicycle Helmet • Adjust Your Bicycle to Fit, • Check Your Equipment • See and Be Seen. • Control Your Bicycle. • Watch for and Avoid Road Hazards • Avoid Riding at Night • Go With the Traffic Flow • Obey All Traffic Laws • Yield to Traffic when Appropriate • Stay Alert at All Times • Look Before Turning

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Police Chief and Serento Gardens Executive Provide Insight on Drugs During Chamber Program Drugs was the topic of concern at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Breakfast program held at Mea’s Restaurant in Downtown Hazleton and sponsored by Hope Within Massage Center. Hazleton Police Chief, Robert Ferdinand, spoke to Chamber members about the severity of drugs in the Greater Hazleton area, noting that this is just not a Hazleton problem, but a community problem. Chief Ferdinand spoke about the “outside” influence of dealers from the New Jersey and New York area stating that even though the department has made many arrests and dealers are serving Federal prison terms, there is always someone else ready to step in and provide drugs. The reason given is that there is great financial advantages, some dealers making hundreds of thousands of dollars each week. Unfortunately, there is a market for large quantity of drugs in Northeastern PA. Ed Pane, president and CEO of Serento Gardens Alcohol and Drug Service complimented Chief Ferdinand’s comments and presentation by showing a very disturbing vide on the affects of someone who is addicted to Meth. According to Mr. Pane, it only takes a person one time to be addicted to this drug. Although there is not a high level of Meth in the Greater Hazleton area compared to heroine and other drugs, Mr. Pane envisions that the drug will make a come-back in the very near future. Mr. Pane also spoke about the need for funding to educate all school children. Federal and State aid has been cutting dramatically and his company is now only able to visit a small number of classes in the Hazleton Area School District and other school systems. An event, Seasons Change, that is presented and hosted by DeAngelo Brothers, Inc., is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd as a benefit for Serento Gardens. Liz Tolan of Panorama Media Group, Race Director for Seasons Change spoke about the event and encouraged participation from the community. For more information on the event visit www. seasonschange.us. P

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Potato Latkes Two (2) large or (3) medium baking potatoes, peeled and shredded 1 large onion, shredded 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup matzo meal ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 2 T. vegetable oil divided. Applesauce and sour cream optional.

In the School has begun again, it is hard to believe that vacation 2010 has ended so quickly. It is a time of sadness and joy, depending on whether you are a student or a parent. The Weatherly PTA distributed a poster about 10 years ago. It was a reminder to bring out the best in children.

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GIFTS OUR CHILDREN ASK OF US Accept me when others engage in comparison. Read with me when others prefer television Discipline me when others fail to set limits Hug me and remind me how much I am loved Dream with me and discover all I can be… American Family Institute - Dr. Anthony P. Whitham

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Method: Combine potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Add eggs, matzo meal, salt and pepper. Mix well. Heat 1 tablespoonful of oil in a large skillet over medium low heat until hot. Drop potato mixture by level ¼ cupfuls into the skillet. Use back of the spatula to flatten potato mixture into 3 and ½ inch patties, about ½ inch thick. Cook about 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to ovenproof platter lined with paper towels and keep warm in 200 degree oven while preparing the remaining latkes. Add remaining 1 tablespoonful of oil as needed. Serve warm with applesauce or sour cream. Makes about 18 latkes.

Ravioli Soup 1 package (9 oz) fresh or frozen ravioli or tortellini ¾ lb. hot Italian sausage crumbled 1 – 14 ounce can of DelMonte Italian recipe stewed tomatoes 1-14 ounce can beef broth 1 can -14 ounce DelMonte cut Italian green beans, drained. 2 green onions sliced Method: Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Cook sausage in a 5 quart pot over medium high heat until no longer pink and drain. Add tomatoes, beef broth and 1 and ¾’s cup of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, stir in pasta, green beans and onions. Simmer until heated through. Season with pepper and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 4 servings.

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2 cups unsifted flour 1 ½ cups quaker oats ¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 Cup butter or oleo softened. 1 – 8 ounce cream cheese 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup. Lemon juice 1-16 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons corn starch Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, beat flour, oats and sugar and butter until crumbly and set aside 1 ½ cups of mix. Press remaining mix into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually add condensed milk, beat until smooth. Add lemon juice, spread over baked crust. Combine cranberry sauce and corn starch. Add remaining tablespoon of brown sugar, spoon over cheese mixture. Put remaining 1 and ½ cups of crumb mixture on top. Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.

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Trivia Across 1- Predatory fish 6- Zwieback 10- Basics 14- Turkish palace 15- Bread spread 16- Cover 17- Implied 18- Cry 19- ___ -shanter (Scottish cap) 20- Half-pike 22- German emperor 24- Crux 25- Specter 26- Oblique 29- Wanting 30- Highest point 31- At right angles to the vertical 37- Equipped 39- Slender metal fastener 40- ___ lift? 41- Stands for 44- Gift tag word 45- Fellow 46- Get back for 48- Accidents 52- Antiquing agent

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1. Which British woman wrote and illustrated The Tale of Petter Rabbit in 1900? 2. Which actress won the Academy Award twice before she was thirty years old? 3. What two ‘colorful’ rivers meet to form the world’s longest river? 4. What is the main food product for about half the people of the world? 5. What is a septuagenarian? 6. Take a diamond and crush it. What color is the dust? 7. The world’s first automobile license plates showed up in 1893, in which country? 8. What Consitutional admendment limits the president to two terms? 9. What team in the National Football League was named after an 1845 poem by Edgar Allan Poe? 10. Until the 1750’s, this country was the world’s only source of diamonds. It wasn’t South Africa. What was it?

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An Ho West Hazleton “The Cheerleaders”

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Greg Belletire Hazleton “Eagles win the Super Bowl”

Jeff Yurek Hazleton “Nebraska wins Big 12 this year and Big 10 next year”

Justine Oberto Hazle Twp. “Excited about upcoming Penn State Season.”

Francis Libonati Hazle Twp. “Coach Petrone’s 400th career victory”

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Kids Run registration $15.00. Ride & Run fees are $20.00. Participate in any two or three events (mail registration) for $30.00. Register online or mail form with payment to: Serento Gardens 145 W. Broad St. Second Floor, Hazleton Pa.18201 attn: Race Director Please make checks payable to Serento Gardens. Call Liz Tolan or Jennifer Sloot at 570-501-3688 if you have any questions. Race day registration will be held at the Race Packet Pick Up Table from 7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 am.

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BASIC WELDING TECHNOLOGY:

This Course will teach Welding Safety, Joint Design, Machines and Accessories. It also includes Stick, Mig, Tig, and Oxyfuel techniques. Includes welding gloves, safety goggles, the use of welding jackets, helmets and all material.

MICROSOFT WORD 2007:

Learn from basic concepts to more advanced using Word 2007. Hands on activities using integrated word processing.

GOURMET COOKING:

Learn to cook soups, stocks, entrees, classical cooking, and even some tempting desserts.

CAKES AND TORTES:

Enjoy these mouth watering desserts. Take home all your projects and share your work with the family.

PRECISION MACHINE TECHNOLOGY: Two separate classes will be offered through our Precision Machine Shop. There will be Vertical Milling and Engine Lathes. For more information, call Jennifer Curcio @ 459-3221 ext. 82504.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY BASIC MOTOR CONTROLS:

Course includes industrial based electrical and basic motors. Any questions please call the career center @ 459-3221 ext. 82504.

ENHANCED VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION AND CERTIFIED DOCUMENT REVIEWER TESTING:

Students will take the exam to become an enhanced vehicle safety inspector or document reviewer.

EMISSIONS TESTING AND RECERTIFICATION:

Emissions testing will be offered online as well as recertification testing. Test costs $15.00 Must provide user name, password, and valid drivers license.

PA SAFETY INSPECTION:

Individuals who are at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver’s license, and are interested in becoming a Certified PA Safety Inspection Mechanic can register for this program, which allows students to become certified to inspect class 1and class 3 type vehicles. This class is a total of 12 hours, 10 hours of theory and demonstration, a 1-hour written test, and a 1-hour hands-on test.

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Come and spruce up your car. Learn how to fix your vehicles boo-boos! Bring your car and learn basic auto repairs for your car!

Please call Jennifer Curcio @ the Career Center for dates and costs of all the courses. REGISTRATION: At the school’s main office in person or by mail on a first come first serve basis. Office hours are 7am –3pm, Mon-Fri. Phone number is 570-459-3221, ext. 82504. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 17th, 2010. Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. Checks, money orders, and cash are accepted. Make checks payable to the Hazleton Area Career Center, 1451 W 23rd St, Hazleton Pa 18202. Attention: Jennifer Curcio. Hazleton Area Career Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes. Most classes require a minimum of 10 students. NO refunds will be given after the first session. Students are given a proof of attendance at conclusion of each course. If weather conditions close the Hazleton Area School District, Adult classes won’t be held.

Name: Address: Phone: Course(s): HASD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin handicap, sex or age.

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Calendar of Events September 2010 Sept 2 AFSCME Retirees Sub-Chapter 8701 will meet on Thursday, Sept. 2nd, 2010 at Perkin’s Restaurant, Route 93, Sugarloaf Township. Lunch will be at Noon followed by the meeting at 1PM. New members are welcome. Sept 3 19TH ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY SHOW Date & Time: September 3, 2010 thru September 5, 2010: Featuring Allis Chalmers tractors, equipment and memorabilia. Location: Montour Delong Fairgrounds, Rt 254 Washingtonville, PA 17884 Sept 11 DIAMOND BREAD BASKET FREE MEAL Sat., September 11th (Noon-1pm) Diamond UM Church 519 N. Locust; St.;Hazleton Call Lori @ 454-0992 for info. Flea Market, Tricky Trays (Chinese Auction), Food Hazleton Senior Center 24 East Broad Street, Hazleton Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11th & 12th 10:00 till 4:00 Early Bird Special for Flea Market Friday Sept. 10th 1 till 4 with the purchase of $5.00 Tricky tray chances. $5.00 will give you 20 tickets. FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Date & Time: September 11, 2010: 9am - 5pm Rain or shine! One of the premier craft fairs in the area! Clever, beautiful and useful crafts. The holidays are coming and this is a good time to buy the most unique gifts for family and friends! Delicious foods offered by a number of our restaurants and vendors. Come to our interesting town and visit our shops, too! Downtown Danville Mill Street Danville, PA 17821

be purchased online at www.ptpashows.org or reserved by calling 454-5451. Group rates Sunday School at Conyngham United Meth- are available and some tickets will be sold at odist Church, Main Street, Conyngham will the door. begin on September 12 at 9:00 am. We have classes for all ages – children starting at age Sept 25 4 to adults. Please consider joining us in this pirate themed rally day to kick off the Sunday Date & Time: September 25, 2010 thru October 2, 2010: School year. The crafts group meets every 7am - 10pm Wednesday at 9:00 am for crafting and warm Description: fellowship. We are looking for more crafters The Bloomsburg Fair is the biggest agriculget ready for our annual bazaar on November tural fair in PA featuring livestock, agricultural and horticultural displays as well as free 6th. entertainment and big name entertainment. Bring the whole family and spend the day! Sept 14 www.bloomsburgfair.com Conyngham United Methodist Church, Main Street, Conyngham, will begin a new Sisters group Tuesday, September 14th. Laughter, a gift from God, comes to us through the sound biblical teaching of WOMEN OF FAITH Conference 2008 DVD entitled “Infinite October 2010 Grace”. The group will meet every Tuesday at 10:00 at the church for 6 weeks. We guar- Oct 2 antee belly laughs along with spiritual insight and wisdom. After each presentation we have 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival a group discussion. So try to make some ses- Fri. Oct 1 thru Sat. Oct 2 sions if you can’t make them all. Frackville,PA For more information on Conyn- Begins Fri. Oct. 1 evening at the back parkgham United Methodist Church, visit www. ing lot of the Schuylkill Mall with Pumpkin conynghamumc.com or call 788-3960. Chunkin’ where competitors in various age groups show off their strentgh tossing these Sept 18 fall vegetables Continues on Sat. Oct 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic p.m. in Downtown Frackville Church Festival with food, games, horse rides, face Warrren St & First Ave, Berwick PA painting, various competitions such as pie Holupki (Stuffed Cabbage) and Soup Sale eating contests, etc. Saturday, September 18th 8-noon Order ahead by calling Shirley Fowler: 570- Oct 10 752-4701or Pat Redden: 570-752-1269 W HAZLETON RECREATION CLUB Sept 24 “Annual CHINESE AUCTION” Sunday, October 10, 2010 The harrowing story of a young girl in hid- Doors Open 11AM - Auction 2PM ing from the Nazis comes to life on the J. J. W Hazleton Community Center Ferrara Center stage as Hazleton’s Pennsylva- 100 4th St., West Hazleton nia Theatre of Performing Arts presents the Great Auction Iteams, Food, and Fun! award-winning drama The Diary of Anne Frank September 24 and 25 and October 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., September 26 and October 3 at 3 p.m., and September 24, 27, and 28 at 11 a.m. PTPA’s all-you-can-eat dinner buffet will be available 90 minutes prior to each afternoon and evening performance. Tickets for The Diary of Anne Frank are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors age 62 and older and students age 12 and older, and $8 for children. Dinner-and-show tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and students, and $18 for children. Tickets can

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What to See At The Hall

Hard Coal Fall Road Trip September brings the change of seasons and the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. September also brings the thrills and heart breaks of the pennant chase. One of great ways to celebrate the game and great autumn weather is a road trip to The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York. Located a little over 2 ½ hours, the scenic trip to Cooperstown is spectacular show of nature’s colors starting in late September.

by Rich Lipinski

Baseball

The National Baseball Hall Of Fame

The Hall Of Fame was dedicated in 1939 and established in Cooperstown based on the legend or myth (depending on your point of view) of Abner Doubleday inventing baseball in Cooperstown in 1839. The Hall of Fame features 292 members. Included are 203 former Major League players, 35 Negro leaguers, 26 executives or pioneers, 19 managers and nine umpires. The Hall of Fame currently has 68 living members. In addition to honoring Hall of Fame inductees, the National Baseball Hall of Fame has presented 30 men with the Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting and 57 with the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for excellence in baseball writing.

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum collections feature more than 38,000 three-dimensional items, three million books and documents and 500,000 photographs. The Museum tells visitors the story of baseball through its three-story timeline, with the Plaque Gallery serving as a centerpiece. The Plaque Gallery - The Hall of Fame Gallery serves as the centerpiece of the historic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the place where excellence is honored. Only one percent of those to have played baseball in the major leagues have earned a spot in the Hall of Fame. Bronze plaques of all the Hall of Fame members line the oak walls creating a sanctuary for the game’s legends to be remembered. The Exhibits – The Hall of Fame features three floors of exhibits, including Game where most of the exhibits trace the timeline of the game. The Babe Ruth room, The Hank Aaron room, two theaters, Diamond Dreams (women in baseball), Viva baseball (Latin celebration), Pride and Passion (negro leagues) and many other exhibits dedication to everything baseball. The Library and Research Facility The Hall of Fame Library, houses in excess of 2.6 million documents, including a file on every player to appear in a major league game, 500,000 photographs and 12,000 hours of recorded film, video and sound. All of this material is housed in climate controlled storage and most can be accessed by the public using the A. Bartlett Giamatti Research Center. The facility fields approximately 60,000 research inquiries from around the world each year from numerous researchers and Museum visitors served annually. Cooperstown The Village of Cooperstown located on the shores of Lake Otsego is a celebration of baseball and much more, for anyone interested in more than a one day road trip, Cooperstown offers a wide variety of activities. The Farmers’ Museum, The Fenimore Art Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and the New York State Historical Association are also based there. Lake Otsego is where the SusqueDid You Know? The source of the Susquehanna River is in Cooperstown, NY at Otsego Lake.

The Plaque Gallery

Doubleday Field

Downtown Cooperstown hanna River begins and the area around it features many recreation activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and golf. If you are looking for just the day, then leave time for many of baseball related shops on Main Street, a visit to Doubleday Field, The Cooperstown Bat Company and a personal favorite the Doubleday CafĂŠ just a few blocks from the Hall. Hall Of Famers from Pennsylvania

22 of the 292 Hall members are from Pennsylvania. Including five with local ties. Stan Covelski from Shamokin, Hugh Jennings from Pittston, Christy Matheson from Factoryville, Ed Walsh from Plains and Nestor Chylak from Peckville. P

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

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Beautiful, very private cul-de-sac in Sheppton. Perked in 2009. 1 + acre with gently sloping landscape. Less than 5 minutes from Humboldt and Eagle Rock. Mature trees.

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