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he year was 1922. World War I had ended just four years earlier, Prohibition ruled the day, and Italian immigrant Placido “Patsy” Cantelmi decided to go into business for himself.

Already employed at a local hardware store, Patsy’s business began as a glass and paint store on the 500 block of E. Fourth St. in Bethlehem.

“We mark October 1, 1922 as the official founding date for Cantelmi’s Hardware,” said Rick Cantelmi, Patsy’s grandson and the third generation owner.

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The business expanded to include hardware a few years later. And when the Great Depression hit in 1929, Patsy diversified even further, reportedly selling apples (and the presses for juicing them) and other atypical merchandise. His generosity at that time became the stuff of neighborhood legend. If a fellow needed some glass to fix a broken window but couldn’t afford to pay for it, Patsy sometimes just gave it to him, with a pay-mewhen-you-can agreement. “He never even kept a record of those transactions,” Rick said.

“But when things got better, most of those people remembered—and paid him back.”

Rick’s dad, Louis, started working at the store as a youngster, and went full-time in 1939.

In the 1940’s, Patsy added to the property, doubling its physical depth; of course, that made room for more products, too.

A NEW GENERATION Louis Cantelmi took over the business in 1968 and boldly expanded the store again. “He bought the 509 building next door and tore down the dividing wall to make one big area,” Rick said. “I was about 12 at the time, and remember helping by hauling stuff in a wheelbarrow.”

Cantelmi’s next milestone came in 1986, when the company purchased a nearby former silk mill.

(The Lehigh Valley had been a major producer of silk fabric in the early part of the 20th century.)

“It took us the better part of a year to move the store,” Rick recalled, “because we first had to haul out everything that the previous owners had left behind. And the building had no heat and a broken sprinkler system.”

The new digs provided 36,000 square feet of space overall; the first-floor store area jumped from 3,000 square feet to about 8,000. “Formerly, we had materials stacked everywhere. We finally had enough room to spread everything out,” Rick recalled.

But the changes didn’t end there. The store’s layout had been configured as a U-shape, but in 2000 it was converted to one big rectangle, with improved heating and cooling systems.

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Cantelmi’s product mix has expanded as well.

“The store has 21,000 SKUs [items],” Rick said, “and that covers everything from a pair of pliers to large Stihl gas-powered chainsaws.

We also cut keys, glass and plexiglass, and can make and repair storm and screen windows.”

"Growing up in the business” is practically a cliché, but it’s a family tradition at Cantelmi’s.

DECADES OF BOOSTED BUYING POWER How does Ace Hardware fit in? Well, in the early ‘60s, both generations agreed it was time to join a buying co-op. Those purchasing associations enable members to take advantage of the co-op’s bulk-buying power.

Cantelmi’s was affiliated with True Value for 14 years until switching to Ace Hardware in 1977. “We were one of the first Ace stores in the area,” he added. “At the time, its warehouse was in Atlanta, and our stock was trucked out from there. One time, a driver was behind schedule and arrived at 9:00 p.m., long after we had closed. But I was living above the store then, so I came down and helped him unload our stuff.”

IN THE BEGINNING In the beginning (more or less), there was the general store—a place where people could buy, well, generally everything: fabrics, flour, hoes, guns, candy, hats, and on and on.

But over time, some enterprising shopkeepers started to focus less on “soft” goods (such as food and textiles) and more on “hard” goods such as tools, agricultural gear, cutlery, metal utensils, and building products. In other words, they ran hardware stores.

As tools evolved and became easier for homeowners to use, hardware stores reached out to do-it-yourselfers. Design consultants, color guides, and other how-to services emerged.

About 100 years ago, the industry suddenly realized that women existed, and expanded its offerings to include hard goods for the home—cookware, for example, and cutlery. After World War II, small electrical appliances such as irons and vacuum cleaners entered the product mix.

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But as department stores, chain stores, and mailorder businesses began selling those same items, hardware stores shifted back to its roots of home improvement and repair goods.

Today, you’ll find the typical screwdrivers, hammers, nails, and other tools, along with gasfired grills, electric saws, riding lawn mowers, and other now-commonplace products that would bewilder Daniel Waldo, Sr., the man who reportedly founded America’s first hardware store in 1782.

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A LOCAL FORCE Cantelmi’s location has helped to make it more than your usual neighborhood hardware store.

“Lehigh University has been a major client for decades,” Rick said, “and we provide a lot of materials to different departments within the city of Bethlehem. It’s a good way to help keep money in our own community.” Other municipalities and local manufacturers are customers as well.

As Cantelmi’s Hardware approaches its centennial, the store continues to evolve. “We’ve been selling hardware and merchandise online since 2017,” Rick said, “and we hope to expand that portion of the business in the future.”

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“There are other family-named companies that have lasted for nearly a century,” Rick said, “but not many that are still owned by the original founding family.”

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INNOVATIVE STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY TO OPEN JULY 1 Listening to the Northampton County community was a key step in developing plans for Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)Hecktown Oaks, a brand-new Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) campus scheduled to open July 1, 2021. LVH–Hecktown Oaks will offer the community access to a number of specialties closer to home, including emergency medicine, cancer care, cardiac care, orthopedics, surgical care, family medicine, and more.

HIGH-QUALITY CARE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD “We wanted a hospital in the region that would bring LVHN’s high-quality care right into neighborhoods closer to home,” says Bob Begliomini, PharmD, MBA, President, LVH– Hecktown Oaks.

The new hospital site along Hecktown Road off Route 33 in Lower Nazareth Township provides a more central location in Northampton County for an expansive range of LVHN health and wellness services.

“But from the outset, our goal was to construct a partnering community hospital that not only cares for residents but also cares about what matters to them,” says Pat Toselli, DO, Chief Medical Officer, LVH–Hecktown Oaks. “We took extraordinary care to address what they thought was important.”

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“The entire facility is built with patients and families in mind,” says Jim Miller, CRNA, Vice President, LVH–Hecktown Oaks. “From the minute you walk through the door, the layout is efficient, welcoming, and focused on both health care and wellness.”

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It offers extensive breast health services; screening and diagnostic services including prevention-focused 3D mammography; hematology oncology and surgical oncology; radiation oncology, including a leading-edge linear accelerator that targets deep-seated tumors with minimal effects on healthy tissue; a variety of support services including genetic counseling; and a 14-bay infusion center–“one of the largest and nicest in the Valley,” says Keith Weinhold, MHA, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Lehigh Valley Cancer Institute.

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HEART, ORTHOPEDIC, SURGICAL SERVICES The Health Center at Hecktown Oaks provides comprehensive heart care and advanced cardiodiagnostic services through Lehigh Valley Heart Institute, including echocardiograms, exercise stress testing, nuclear and perfusion stress testing, and vascular ultrasound.

The Health Center houses a Joint and Back Pain Center as well, providing services in orthopedics and sports medicine, pain management, rheumatology, physiatry, and chiropractic medicine. Also, located in the Health Center will be musculoskeletal, cardiac and cancer rehabilitation services, including a pool for aquatic therapy along with physical and occupational therapy.

Four state-of-the-art surgical suites facilitate care from Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, where orthopedic, ear-nose-andthroat, urologic, breast, plastic, venous, general and minimally invasive robotic procedures can be performed.

“Many LVH–Hecktown Oaks services focus on outpatient care that doesn’t require a hospital stay, but we also have a state-of-

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Hospital care is augmented by advanced imaging capabilities including a highly accurate robotic X-ray system, Multitom Rax, and Northampton County's first positron emission tomography/computed tomography unit (PET/CT), along with full-service ultrasound, fluoroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services.

The adjoining 24/7 emergency department features dedicated spaces and separate entrances for adults and children, with 16 bays for adults and four for children, along with four observation bays. A helipad provides MedEvac capabilities.

“What also makes LVH–Hecktown Oaks special are its amenities and conveniences,” Miller says. One key innovation is a Healing Garden providing a natural environment clearly visible from windows in both the inpatient tower and infusion center. Beyond restful, attractive landscaping, the garden

offers walking paths incorporating therapyspecific features such as inclines, steps, grades, and textured surfaces that will help recovering patients prepare for discharge. “It’s a first step toward home,” Miller says.

INFECTION CONTROL High among community priorities were protections against infectious agents, including SARS-CoV-2. Air throughout the facility passes through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters that help curb the spread of pathogens. Near-ultraviolet lighting bathes operating rooms and medical-surgical areas with a germicidal wavelength that’s visible and safe for humans but kills bacteria linked to health care-acquired infections.

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With the arrival of spring, homeowners long to get cracking on rejuvenating their outdoor living spaces. Time and Mother Nature have wreaked havoc on their driveways, patios, walkways, pool decks, retaining walls, and sitting walls.

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CLEAN, RESTORE, SEAL “In the past 10 years, no one has cleaned, restored, and sealed the square footage of pavers that we have,” notes Scocozza. Covering the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and Eastern Pennsylvania, The Paver Savers is known for their efficient and affordable process of restoring and protecting your hardscapes without the expense of replacing them. The first part of the process is the repair. The hardscape restoration specialists will repair pavers, steps, edging, patios, walks, and pillars. They also will address retaining, free standing, raised patio, and garden walls.

The next step is to replace the sand. According to Scocozza, the joint sand between the pavers plays a critical role in the structural integrity of the paving system. This sand also deters weeds and insects.

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Their patio looked like new again when we were finished, and they were so grateful to have their patio back without having to replace their pavers. We also sealed the area for them, which would help protect the patio from future stains.”

Scocozza shared a second story of The Paver Savers versus Creeping Jenny. “We had another client who had just purchased a home in Easton and was in desperate need of our services.

Their paver patio was entirely overgrown with weeds. Creeping Jenny vines covered a good portion of the surface. The area was unsafe, dirty, and just downright ugly. This job was particularly challenging because we first had to address removing the vines and dealing with the damage they had caused to the structure.

After hours of weed whacking, we were able to uncover 30 to 40 square feet of patio space that the owners didn’t even realize they had.

After successfully removing all the vines and weeds, we were able to repair the foundation of the pavers disturbed by the roots. Finally, we filled the joints with new polymeric sand and sealed the newly cleaned blocks.”

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OUTDOOR ENHANCEMENTS The Paver Savers offers several outdoor enhancements to encourage families to spend more time enjoying their yard. The first is landscape lighting Coastal Source products.

Scocozza’s design/build landscape firm Chestnut Hill Nursery and The Paver Savers are certified dealers of Coastal Source LED residential landscape lighting systems. These lights come with a lifetime warranty, endure the elements, and are maintenance free. Lights can be configured for uplighting, path lighting, wash lighting, backlighting, even shadowing. Coastal Source lights have plug and play cabling to allow for expansion. Another option is outdoor audio, also available from Coastal Source. “You can enjoy true indoor, studio-quality sound in your backyard. The audio components can be installed above ground or buried into the landscape,” says Scocozza. Coastal Source lighting and audio demos are held throughout the year at Chestnut Hill Nursery’s Garden Design Center.

A third option from The Paver Savers is outdoor features for function or safety. The team can add PVC railings, a new set of steps, fire pits, stone pathways, and minor additions to existing patios. Last but not least, The Paver Savers can add concrete overlays to existing concrete stairs or slabs. “These beautiful stones are the perfect mini facelift to add curb appeal and value to your property,” adds Scocozza.

The Paver Savers is headquartered in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania and services the entire Lehigh Valley. You can visit them on Facebook or their website, thepaversavers.com.

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hen the summer sun is blazing, and the humidity is high, few other things are as refreshing as a splash in your own backyard pool. Adults and kids alike enjoy the convenience, and the just-plainfun of a private paradise.

Whether your dream is an in-ground or above-ground pool, it’s a project with lots of moving parts. Here are some keys factors to consider.

LEARN THE CODES. Every area has building codes, so investigate them first. Restrictions on zoning, utilities, proximity to property lines, and many other rules can impact your plans.

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE AND SHAPE. If you’re eager to get set up, a relatively simple above-ground pool might be the answer; in-ground versions are, of course, more complex and more expensive. Circles and rectangles are common above-ground shapes, while in-grounds can take practically any form. Be sure to measure and evaluate your property—its available space and its terrain can influence your final choice.

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WATCH YOUR BUDGET. According to industry reports, the national average cost of an above-ground pool is nearly $17,000 (including installation); ingrounds average nearly $50,000. Of course, you’ll have to factor in chemicals, electricity, water, special features, and any preliminary grounds-keeping.

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SHOP OFF-SEASON. If installing a pool is on your wish list, start planning early. You can probably find some bargains when the weather is cold. Committing early can also put your project at the top of the contractor’s future schedule, increasing your chances of being ready to dive in on the first hot day of summer.

TALK TO YOUR INSURANCE AGENT. Pools are fun, but they can also increase your liability. Check with your agent to be sure you’re adequately covered, and ask about ways to mitigate your risk (and your premiums!)— locked gates, fences, and removal of access ladders, for example. “No trespassing” and “Swim at your own risk” signs just won’t cut it.

ASK QUESTIONS. THEN ASK SOME MORE. Not every pool contractor is created equal, so don’t hesitate to grill your bidders about their capabilities and experience. Insist on seeing references from other satisfied customers; you might even be able to contact some of them.

Be sure your contractor is fully certified, and carries worker’s comp and liability insurance.

Ask about a workmanship warranty—it should cover things like leaks in plumbing and fitting as well as ground settlement.

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n a state teeming with oceanfront diversions, the modest little borough of Point Pleasant Beach— not to be confused with the neighboring town of Point Pleasant— might be one of the best-kept secrets along the Jersey shore.

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the vintage-style carousel or chug around the park on an oldfashioned miniature train. Tidal Wave, a spinning roller coaster inspired by beach culture, made a recent debut. Older kids and teens seeking hands-on excitement (while wearing a harness) should head to the Adventure Lookout Ropes Course, featuring two levels that reach 36 feet in height, more than two dozen “thrill elements,” a zip line, and incredible views. A Sky Tykes course is designed for younger adventurers.

Got your heart set on winning a prize? Peruse a plethora of boardwalk games to find the combination of skill and luck—from With a mile-long boardwalk stretching next to the sand, this aptly darts and water guns to whack-a-mole or a candy wheel—that named community is an ideal destination for families. Jenkinson’s speaks to you.

Boardwalk supplies a wide variety of traditional seaside activities, from arcades and mini-golf to an amusement park with plenty With three locations, there’s no excuse for missing out on the of rides for young children. Fireworks displays are held on the decadent treats proffered by Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop. This wellbeach at dark each Thursday, and Friday nights bring free movies known establishment takes the confectioner’s art to an irresistible on the beach. level, with hand-dipped candy apples, loads of chocolate candies, fanciful gummies, iconic taffy, and fudge in a mind-boggling array However, an aquarium may be the most unexpected and exciting of flavors. If Peanut Butter Explosion doesn’t hook you, perhaps discovery among Jenkinson’s many attractions, and one with Oreo Cheesecake might do the trick. (Don’t worry, traditionalists. broad appeal. After all, a fascination with sharks isn’t restricted There will always be a Chocolate Walnut.) to any one age group, though penguins and seals—plus a host of other under-the-sea creatures—all boast their own fan base.

Allow sufficient time for a full exploration of the intriguing exhibits at Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Although thoroughly Entrepreneur Charles Jenkinson launched the original Jenkinson’s entertaining, this facility’s mission is to educate people about Pavilion in the late 1920s, achieving success and continued growth marine life and conservation. “We want people to be inspired and even during the Depression. His family carried on the operation learn more about ways to protect the environment,” says Cindy until the late 1970s when Pat Storino took ownership and began to Claus, a marine biologist (and New Jersey native) who has served implement his own family-oriented boardwalk vision. His brother as director since the aquarium opened in 1991. Alliances with Vinnie soon joined the business and together they acquired conservation and wildlife organizations help to create outreach additional locations and expanded amenities at multiple venues. programs and other innovative educational opportunities.

Today the second and third generations of the Storino clan take pride in ensuring that Jenkinson’s Boardwalk evolves and remains The aquarium’s largest tank—a whopping 58,000 gallons—is up-to-date while maintaining a timeless appeal. home to 4 varieties of sharks, and their feeding time is a major draw. (Find the feeding schedules for Atlantic sharks, penguins, For example, one throw-back attraction, the Fun House, attests to and seals on the website.) Another habitat replicates the Jersey the enduring appeal of wacky structures with moving parts and shore, acquainting visitors with fish and a type of endangered sea odd illusions. turtle that live, typically unseen, in area waters. A Pine Barrens display showcases this state’s unusual ecosystem, and baby On the contemporary side, a 7D Dark Ride provides immersive diamondback terrapins raised are eventually returned to the bay. and interactive entertainment by melding a shooting game with a movie, and augmenting the experience with wind, movement, and intense sound effects.

The 27 rides at Jenkinson’s South Amusement Park cover every age and adrenaline level, from a tot’s first easy-going Fire Engine ride to the heart-pounding intensity of Super Himalaya. Other classic rides include Big Bumper Cars, Tilt-A-Whirl, and two sizes of swing rides. Multiple generations can take a spin on

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JE N K IN S O N’S B OAR DWALK SUPPLIES A WIDE VARIET Y OF TRADITIONAL SEASIDE ACTIVITIES, FROM ARCADES AND MINI-GOLF TO AN AMUSEMENT PARK WITH PLENT Y OF RIDES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

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WITH A MILE-LONG BOARDWALK STRETCHING NE X T TO THE SAND, THIS APTLY NAMED COMMUNIT Y IS AN IDEAL DESTINATION FOR FAMILIES.

Discover more exotic climes at the Coral Reef and Pacific Habitat displays, and take note of the bright parrots, playful monkeys, and a sloth in the tropical Rainforest display.

Two of the most beloved animal exhibits feature an African penguin colony and a pair of seals, including Luseal—a well-known resident since 1991, who had sustained injuries in nearby waters as a pup. Though blind, she navigates her familiar environment with ease.

An interactive Touch Tank pool enables visitors to get up close and personal with sea stars, sea urchins, stingrays, and more, including horseshoe crabs. Despite a fierce appearance, these prehistoric-era creatures are actually quite gentle—and don’t pinch like indigenous blue crabs. A Mangrove exhibit also features touch interaction.

While numerous boardwalk distractions beg for attention, take a moment to cast your eyes eastward and take in a lungful of salty air: The beach invites you to stop by for a dip in the ocean and leave some footprints in the sand before heading back to the Lehigh Valley.

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favorite place to have lunch:

SPIKE’S FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT Take a break from the boardwalk at this off-thebeaten-path marina destination that’s been a local legend for 93 years. Just 14 picnic-style tables keep the atmosphere casual and cozy as the clientele focuses on swimmingly fresh seafood. In fact, Spike’s boasts a rare state-and-federal license to buy catches directly from boats—resulting in blackboard features that may change twice a day with new arrivals. Look for owner Steven Weinstein’s favorite special, Neptune’s Nest: an Italian bread bowl brimming with lobster tail, clams, shrimp, and mussels in roasted garlic cream sauce.

A collection of soups made daily in this scratch kitchen includes lobster bisque and chowder, red and white styles of clam chowder, and seafood jambalaya. Raw clams and oysters are also popular starters, and the entrée selection delivers diverse tastes, from crab cakes and king crab legs to shrimp scampi and sauteed flounder Francaise.

For a bountiful feast, dive into a broiled combo plate. Alternately, a proprietary blackening method imparts an optional Cajun kick to the seafaring assortment. (Notable menu mention: Not a single dish here is deep fried.) However, be sure to save room for dessert—their signature key lime pie is all that.

While Spike’s doesn’t take reservations, this hospitable BYOB offers outdoor seating where guests can relax and enjoy a drink before dining.

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W H AT ’ S IN YOUR CREEL? Preparing Freshwater Trout With Chef Shawn Doyle Of Savory Grille

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hether the catch du jour is rainbow, brown, or brook—Pennsylvania’s state fish—it’s all trout and it’s all delicious. And Chef Shawn Doyle can reel off plenty of other attributes to get you hooked on this local favorite.

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WH AT M O S T PEOPLE LIKE ABOUT TROUT IS T H E FA C T T H AT IT’S VERY CLEAN AND DOESN’ T HAVE A F ISH AROMA, AND IT D OE S NOT HAVE SCALES.

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“What most people like about trout is the fact that it’s very clean and doesn’t have a fish aroma, and it does not have scales,” Doyle reports. “When filleting it out, I do a V-cut to take out the pin bones so there’s no bones to be dealing with later. And the skin is just beautiful.” Season simply with salt and perhaps a little pepper—no dredging in flour necessary.

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Doyle’s cooking method of choice is panning trout fillets in a cast iron skillet or other heavy pan that is hot, but without approaching the blazing heat needed to make, say, blackened redfish. “It should sizzle when it hits the pan,” he says. Grease the skillet lightly with canola or high-smoking-point oil, place the trout in the skillet skin-side down and cook five to six minutes until the skin is crispy. “Turn it over and the fish will finish in no more than one and a half to two minutes,” he continues.

“It’s quick, and the skin will be beautifully crisped.” Although stuffed trout makes a lovely presentation, Doyle eschews this method since “the trout cooks before the filling warms up.”

In a separate pan, add garlic, herbs, citrus, or other preferred tastes—Doyle likes escargot— to melted butter for finishing. Thanks to trout’s mild flavor, this versatile entrée pairs well with a spectrum of sides, such as a vibrant slawstyle salad of fennel and orange recommended by the chef.

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Casa Toro

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he original Casa Toro, opened in 2006, was acquired by the DiazAlbertini family in 2012. Their Cuban heritage—rich in culinary traditions—inspired a bi-cultural menu, with scratch cooking distinguishing both cuisines. A Mojito Lounge is featured at this and a sister locale added in 2017.

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A strong focus remains on in-house dining, with extra table space supplied by the currently repurposed Mojito Bay Lounge. Recognizing the need to satisfy the spectrum of personally comforting tastes people crave, Executive Chef Dean Albertini recently enhanced the already

expansive bi-cultural menu, and Happy Hour drink specials are offered throughout the dining areas.

Mahi Mahi Chipotle Tacos is one popular dish that transitioned from special to menu standard. Creamy red cabbage slaw sparked with the zest and smokiness of chipotle peppers—spooned into hard or soft corn or flour tortillas—gets topped with mild, firm fish that’s beautifully grilled, then garnished with tangy queso fresco cheese and fresh cilantro. Fresh lime wedges deliver bright acidity to the taste. On the side, the plate features refried black beans and a mound of scratch-made Spanish-style rice, infused with chicken-stock simmered plum tomatoes, onions, and garlic, joined by corn and peas. Pair with a House Margarita prepared with Jose Cuervo tequila and a house-made lime mix—or indulge in an upgraded version, such as the top-ofthe-line Gran Platinum Margarita crafted with Gran Platinum Patron Tequila, Patron Citronge liqueur, and a Grand Marnier

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I JAKE

KALIGIS A DAY IN THE LIFE

BY VERNA FISHER

f you’re a music lover and enjoy Lehigh Valley night life, chances are you’ve already heard of Jake Kaligis. Performing locally for over 25 years, he is a staple as an awardwinning singer/songwriter. Currently, he plays with three bands and a duo: No Flies on Frank, New Constitution, Crippled Moonshine, and The Dynamic Duo. He also performs solo and teaches guitar at West End Music in Allentown.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS The majority of the bands Kaligis plays in now have been together for many years. He and Michael Rauscher have been performing as The Dynamic Duo for 20 years. Rauscher is also a member of New Constitution. Bud Hayman who plays drums in No Flies on Frank, started out with Kaligis back in the garage days.

Kaligis recalls, “My older brother had bands, but I wasn’t allowed to play with them. So, I started my own band called The Original Three with Ed Golden, Kevin Holder, and Bud Hayman. I had a Weis shopping cart and filled it with my guitar and amps and would push it to their garage. I was about 12 years old then. Our first real gig was at The Ground Round in Whitehall. That band later became No Flies on Frank with me and Bud, and now we are back together again.”

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local color Crippled Moonshine was another garage band that continues to perform today—outside of the garage, that is. Kaligis says, “It was a Grateful Dead and classic rock tribute jam band. We added our own twist.”

Although his first gig with a band was as a pre-teen, Kaligis was already comfortable entertaining crowds by the age of nine when he played guitar at a school assembly. Before that tender age he was primarily into baseball and soccer, trying to emulate his athletic father, Joceleyn, who had won a bronze medal for the US Men’s Field Hockey Team during the Pan Am Games in the 70s. However, allergies prevented young Jake from being outdoors, so he started taking guitar lessons.

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His teacher, Charles “Kal” Kastelnik, had a son, Craig Kastelnik, (who to this day is a respected and notable professional musician and Lehigh Valley native) was on the musical rise and Jake took notice. “Craig was on the cover of a record album, The Young Ideas—that was inspirational. Many years later, I was able to perform with Craig, and that was cool.” Kaligis went on to play bass guitar in marching band in high school. The band won a competition and traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in finals.

Kaligis says some of his early musical influences were, “Harry Belafonte and his island music. I’ve listened to Sesame Street, Electric Company, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, and that was pretty much my world.” Hints of these influences can be found woven into his own songwriting.

SUNNY DAY Songwriting inspiration comes in many forms for Kaligis. “A song can come from everything—my wife, Annie, other music, the other bands I’m in also inspire me.

Starry nights, coffee in the morning, any of those things can become a song,” he says.

Performing, on the other hand, he feels is more spiritual—it is his calling.

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Kaligis has come a long way from those Ground Round days, and is now proficient on electric, acoustic, and bass guitar, upright bass, mandolin, piano, drums, conga, hand percussion, and is currently learning flute.

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Dabbling in performing as a kid was fun, but it wasn’t until he met fellow musician Phil Stahl that Kaligis considered it a career. Stahl, a veteran regional performer, and the area’s premier Open Mic host recognized the talent in Kaligis and encouraged him. “Phil Stahl was a huge influence in my career getting started.

He played the same genre of material and he made me feel confident to keep going. I recorded a CD, Durango, in ‘97 and that was the start of performing regularly. Later, I toured up and down the Florida Keys with the band Zero Days Clean” he says. Upon returning to the Lehigh Valley, he started setting up gigs for several bands that he put together with old friends and added solo performances too.

Fast forward two decades later, and Kaligis has become one of the busiest, awardwinning singer/songwriting performers around, produced four CDs, taught hundreds of students to play guitar, and has been recognized by Lehigh Valley Music Awards for 20+ years’ of rockin’ entertaining service.

So, we flick our lighters in appreciation for the tunes Kaligis has provided us through the years’ and give a nod to the next 20 years of soul-mending melodies that Kaligis knows only music can provide.

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his story begins with a 9-year-old girl and her teacher. At the age of 9, she was beautiful and bubbly, intelligent, and funny.

Always tall for her age, she possessed a body built for strength. Nine was a year of growth and a year of self-doubt for her. This would be the year that she became more sensitive about how she looked and the size of her clothes. In spite of every bit of praise her parents could muster about who she was and the amazing things her body could do, she only understood that her body was different. And like many of us, she didn’t want to be different, she wanted to blend in.

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It was the same year that her amazing third grade teacher introduced her to a program called Girls on the Run (GOTR). From March to June, she became a runner. She would come home after each practice and share how many laps she was able to do. The number of laps grew, but more importantly she grew. She would come home and tell her family about the lesson of the day. Girls On The Run incorporates lessons on self-esteem and self-confidence, while it encourages healthy eating choices and taking care of your body.

Soon, inspirational quotes from the lessons they completed started to appear on her door. At the same time, she started to explore healthier snacks and became more aware of the choices she was making. This program was making a positive impact!

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Annually, the waves of that 9-year-old girl’s story ripple from the Little Lehigh Creek in Emmaus to the Lehigh Valley Parkway on a late May evening. This is known as "5K day" for GOTR and it is traditionally filled with hundreds of girls, upbeat music, stands to get your hair sprayed, and healthy snacks. On this evening every spring, you will find happy teams taking pictures together as they prepare to run. The gun goes off and hundreds of girls take off together. The sidelines are brimming with cheering fans and the course filled with words of encouragement between runners (where water stations are placed at key stations). And the course, itself, is filled with running buddies encouraging their partners.

These girls, many running their first 5K, all cross the finish line.

Sure, they did so at different paces, but the cheers are as strong for the first one who crosses as they are for the last one.

The 9-year-old finishes her race with her mom by her side and her teacher at the finish line to congratulate her.

The waves of this story ripple into the inner city of Allentown by Jordan Creek where two years later this Mom, now hooked on what this program did for her daughter, is known as Coach Helmer. She has her own team of 9-to 11-year-old girls. While these girls share many similarities to her daughter, they need additional things from the program. For them, this program is a safe and productive after school activity that keeps them engaged with volunteer, trained coaches who teach them about believing in themselves and being confident in their growing bodies.

It is about teaching them healthy habits and providing them with a nutritious snack while giving them role models in a world that has thrown many challenges their way. GOTR teaches these girls that they can do anything they put their mind to if they pace themselves and keep at it.

The story continues to this day and the ripples continue to flow. Coach Helmer now serves as the GOTR LV Steering Committee Chair. She dedicates her time to making sure that girls across the Lehigh Valley have the same access to this program as her now 16-year-old daughter did at the age of 9. To two dozen girls at Grange Park every Monday and Wednesday this spring, she is known

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as Coach Devon. In her first year of coaching, she is loving the opportunity to encourage girls who remind her of herself just a few years ago.

This is a story of the ripple effect that we can have on each other and on our community. One encouraging invitation from an amazing teacher led Devon to sign up to be a Girl on the Run. Two amazing seasons and their impact inspired her mom to coach girls in underserved communities. And many seasons later, the ripple effect continues with Coach Devon. I, for one, can’t wait to see where it leads. My name is Coach Jill Helmer and my daughter is Coach Devon.

This is our GOTR story.

GOTR teaches these girls that they can do anything they put their mind to if they pace themselves and keep at it.

Girls on the Run of the Lehigh Valley is celebrating its 14th year in 2021. Launched in the Lehigh Valley by Diakon Child, Family and Community Ministries, the first GOTR program was held at Jefferson Elementary in the Allentown School District in 2007. The program has grown from serving 15 girls in the first season to over 900 girls in 2019. In spite of the pandemic, we are serving 365 girls at 28 sites this spring. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.gotrlehighvalley.org.

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reat yourself to a great meal this month from one of our favorite local restaurants, many offering al fresco dining as weather permits. Offerings listed are as of late May; call or check the restaurant website or social media for the most up-to-date information.

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A CA MIA Italian indoor • outdoor • take-out 4330 Lehigh Dr, Walnutport 610.760.3207 • acamiapa.com THE BEAM YARD AT STEEL CLUB American indoor • take-out • outdoor 700 Linden Ave, Hellertown 610.838.7018 • steel.club BLUE GRILLEHOUSE American indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 4431 Easton Ave, Bethlehem 610.691.8400 • bluegrillhouse.com BRAVEHEART HIGHLAND PUB Scottish indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 430 Main St, Hellertown 610.838.6555 • bravehearthighlandpub.com THE BRICK Italian indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 1 W Broad St #100, Bethlehem 610.419.1141 • thebrickpa.com BRICK TAVERN INN American indoor • outdoor • take-out 2460 N Old Bethlehem Pk, Quakertown 215.529.6488 • thebricktaverninn.com CASA TORO Mexican indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 7001 PA-309, Coopersburg 610.282.8888 • casatoromexgrill.com 4969 Swamp Rd, Doylestown 215.794.9400 • casatoromexican.com DIANA'S CAFE American indoor • outdoor • take-out 4907 PA-309, Center Valley 610.797.2525 • dianascafe.com DRIP: THE FLAVOR LAB American indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 1310 Main St, Hellertown 484.851.3700 • driptheflavorlab.com

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dining guide FLORENCE ITALIAN GRILLE Italian indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 238 Sycamore Rd, Breinigsville 610.841.4000 • florencegrille.com GRIDDLE 145 American indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 1146 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall 610.351.9898 • griddle145.com GRILLE 3501 American indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 3501 Broadway, Allentown 610.706.0100 • grille3501.com GRUMPY'S BBQ American indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 3000 Mauch Chunk Rd, Allentown 610.769.4600 • grumpysbbq.net HOUSE & BARN American indoor • take-out • outdoor 1449 Chestnut St, Emmaus 610.421.6666 • houseandbarn.net MCCOOLE'S American indoor • take-out • outdoor 4 S Main St, Quakertown 215.538.1776 • mccoolesredlioninn.com MELT Italian indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 2880 Center Valley Pkwy #624, Center Valley 610.798.9000 • meltgrill.com THE MINT American indoor • take-out • outdoor 1223 W Broad St, Bethlehem 610.419.3810 • bethlehemmint.com MITZI'S TABLE American indoor • take-out • delivery 3650 Linden St Rt.191, Bethlehem 610.730.1670 • mitzistable.com

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MY TEQUILA HOUSE Mexican indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 1808 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall 484.664.7109 • mytequilahouse.com

PEARLY BAKER'S ALEHOUSE indoor • outdoor • take-out 11 Centre Sq, Easton 610.253.9949 • pearlybakers.net POCONO BREWERY CO. American indoor • take-out • outdoor 938 Lifestyle Center, Whitehall 610.264.2194 poconobrewery.com

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SAVORY GRILLE American indoor • take-out 2934 Seisholtzville Rd, Macungie 610.845.2010 savorygrille.com SPINNERSTOWN HOTEL American indoor • outdoor • take-out • delivery 2195 Spinnerstown Rd, Quakertown 215.536.7242 • spinnerstownhotel.com THE SWEET SPOT American indoor • take-out • delivery 2805 Lehigh St, Allentown 610.813.2536 • thesweetspot.golf

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TOP CUT STEAK HOUSE American indoor • take-out 2880 Center Valley Pkwy #625, Center Valley 610.841.7100 • topcutsteak.com TORRE Mexican indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 2960 Center Valley Pkwy, Center Valley 610.841.9399 • torrerestaurant.com ZEST American indoor • take-out • delivery • outdoor 306 S New St, Bethlehem 610.419.4320 • zestbethlehem.com

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