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March Calendar of Events Register online at www.ghha.org. Click on calendar of events.

Health Screenings Blood Pressure Screening - Free Thursday, March 3, and Thursday, March 17 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Laurel Mall Walkers Blood Pressure Screening - Free Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m. - noon Hazleton Senior Center Prostate Screenings - Free Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Screening provided by Dr. Daniel Son. Thursday, March 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Screening provided by Dr. Arvind Srinivasan.

Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Suite 109 Registration required.

Register on-line or call 501.6204.

Additional Health Screenings Weekly health screenings at Boyer’s Food Markets at various locations.

Call 501.6204 for times and locations or visit www.ghha.org and click on the calendar of events.

Community Education Programs & Activities Bariatrics Information Session Tuesday, March 1, and Tuesday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Learn about Surgical Weight Loss Options Call 501.6322 for more information.

What Every Person Should Know About Stroke Wednesday, March 2, 2:00 p.m.

Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at HGH, Sixth Floor Call 501.4600 to register or for more information.

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Basic Carb Counting Class Monday, March 7, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building “Now You Can - Basic Carb Counting” Program by Medtronic Diabetes Free Community Education Program: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Tuesday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Topic: Risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis Guest Speaker: Dr. Anthony Valente Register on-line or call 454.4752.

Joint Replacement Surgery Information Session Thursday, March 17, 6:00 p.m.

Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, Scheduled for or thinking about joint replacement surgery? Learn how the Healthy Steps Joint Replacement Program at Hazleton General Hospital complements your joint replacement surgery.

Register on-line or call 501.4447.

Senior Choice Lunch & Learn Thursday, March 24, 11:15 a.m.

15th Street Cancer Treatment Center Senior Choice Members – Free Non-Members - $5.00 Register on-line or call 454.4752.

Diabetes Education Program Thursday, March 31, 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building How to Manage Your Diabetes Call 501.6204 to register.

Infants and Children Labor & Delivery Class Series Class Time – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2,9, 16, 23, and 30 (May/June Births) HGH Family Birthing Center $40 per couple delivering at HGH; $50 for non-HGH deliveries.

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Infant/Child CPR Class Wednesday, March 30, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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.

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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 501.4200 to register or for more information.

Support Groups

(New Members Always Welcome) Epilepsy & Seizure Disorder Support Group Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.4787 for more information.

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 6:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.

Bariatrics Support Group Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Call 501.6322 for more information.

Pump and Sensor Support Group Monday, March 21, 3:00 p.m.

HGH Office & Education Building Program by Medtronic Diabetes.

Stroke Support Group Monday, March 28, 2:00 p.m.

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March 2011 • 5

Heights

by Marolyn H. Pensock

& Walnut St.

The Hazleton Heights School, a two story red brick building, was built during the Roaring Twenties, around 1926. The modern building fronted on Carleton Avenue with Berner Avenue to its' rear, bounded on the sides by Hazle Street and East Court. The school seemed to be constructed in two sections, one a story higher than the main level with a high chimney. It had spacious hallways, a large boiler in the basement and lots of large double hung windows in the classrooms. The windows were opened by the teachers using a large wooden pole with a hook on the end to pull the window down or push the window up. The school looked similar to the Locust Street School with a center front door and a stairway on each side of the building. each classroom had a coatroom in the rear. The

each classrooms had two window walls while the interior room had only one window wall.

There was no gymnasium or auditorium. The school sat close to the East Court side of the block with a playground to the Carleton Avenue side and the Hazle Street side. In telling me of his years at this school, where he started in September of 1930, Attorney Eugene Chovanes of Bala Cynwyd, PA., also shared this information with me. The Heights section of town was designed by a firm from Shamokin. The name escaped him at that moment. When you think of the width of the streets, one could say it was our first planned community, he explained. I always wondered how the streets came to be so wide up on the Heights, when those in the town proper were much narrower. but I never discussed it with

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anyone before now. Incidentally, did you know that Poplar Street had a boulavard running in the center of it? Gene told me that there was a small wooded building at Samuels Avenue near Poplar St. that was used as the first Height's School.

My husband, Bob, told me that the Hazleton Heights Fire House was around the corner from the school, on Berner Avenue and Hazle Street. He also attended that school for his first four years of schooling as did our friend, Gene. Gene said that in the first years of the building there were six grades, but because of all the children in that section of town and the overcrowding that resulted, the grades were cut to four. A Mr. Boyle, a very nice kindly gentleman, was the principal. Mr. Meikrantz was the janitor and Mr. Leuthold was the truant officer. Among the other teachers were Miss. Sandrock and Miss Cartright. Miss Schatz was the substitute teacher in those days.The children could order a bottle of milk the day before, and pay for it, of course, Gene didn't say how much it cost. The child who had the job of passing out the milk had his milk for free. Gene had that job many times. The children walked to school from all over the heights, with no security guards at the corners, even on Poplar St. Of course there were not as many cars during those days. Some of Gene's friends at school were Edward Telatovich, who was an excellent athlete, Angelo Crocomo whose father sold expensive accordians imported from Italy. Robert Patanovich, Ernie Zullo and Eugene Melfi, whose father was a policeman. Other Heights School students were: Bob Miorelli, whose father was a stone mason, Thomas Hoppy, Joseph Charney, John Russell, Anna Wegger, Florence Dubroski, Martha Welkie, Ray Saul, Madeline Doddo, John Chovanes, whose father was a firedriver and of course Gene's other brothers and sister, Michael, Edward and Helen. Their father was a coal miner.

One day, when Bob, was in second grade, he heard the fire siren blow and the engines leave the fire house. Wondering where the fire could be, he never dreamed that it was his own home which was on fire. Our family never tires of telling the story of how his younger brother, Donald, who was full of mischief, started the fire and proceded to run down the street to Mrs. Brown's house when he couldn't put it out. His little sister, Katherine, who was still learning to talk, came running down stairs to their mother saying, burnin, burnin. Their mother called in the fire, which was quickly put out. Needless to say, Mrs. Brown could not keep Donald out of trouble that time. Well now, back to the school. Bob's two best friends at the Heights

School were Vernon Baum and Franklin Rehrig. From fourth grade at the old Hazleton Heights School, many of the students went to Walnut Street School or D.A. Harman School for fifth and sixth grades.

Our good friend, Anna Mar Stroll Schnorr, started school with Bob's sister, Katherine. Among her collection of childhood memories, was a list of her teachers from the Height's School. Mr.John J. Greising was the principal. Now this was in the mid 1930's. Miss Shick, first grade, Miss Sandrock, second grade, Miss Walper, third grade and Miss Cartright, fourth grade. Gene remembers Miss Cartright as being a soft spoken, gentle lady. Both Bob, Anna Mar and Gene remember that Miss Scheffley was the school district nurse. She was a very kind person. Isn't that a nice way to be remembered?

The children didn't pass classes. One of Anna Mar's fond memories is of the day a native American Indian, dressed in his tribal clothes, came to speak to each class, going from room to room, sharing much of his culture with them.

According to Gene, A.D. Thomas, then the Superintendent of the Hazleton School District was a hands on man, who liked to visit classrooms to teach a lesson. One day he arrived in Gene's class for an arithmetic lesson. Gene's friend Ernie Zullo was called upon to answer how much was 6 x 7.

Ernie replied, 42. Then Mr. Thomas turned it around and asked Ernie, how much is 7 x 6. Ernie didn't know! Mr. Thomas proceed to write, really large, across the front blackboard, 6 x 7 = 42. Then he continued down the side wall blackboard, 7 x 6 = 42. That was a lesson that none of the students ever forgot.

It stands out in Gene's memory to this day.

I also interviewed our friend, Elaine Drosdick Martzen for this story. Elaine's family lived right across Carleton Avenue from the

school. Sisters Joan, Elaine and Vivian all attended the Heights school. Joan attended for the first four grades. The school had reverted to six grades of school by the time Elaine and Vivian attended. The children, especially the boys, loved to play ball on the school grounds after school. One evening when the Drosdick family was having dinner, they had a noisy surprise. Bang, someone had hit a home run, right into the Drosdick home. Glass went flying into the kitchen. Dinner continued after things calmed down. The boys probably had to pay for the window, we are not sure.

By the time Elaine attended, the teachers had changed, also. She put her head together with her friend, Shirley Pajovich ;and, together they remembered these teachers. Their first principal was Mr. Clemens who passed away and was replaced by Mr. Frank Hudock. Miss Sandrock had a piano in her room, so she must have been the music teacher. Mrs. Cooney, who had blue eyes and blonde hair and was loved by everyone, was the math teacher. Miss Boyle taught spelling and penmanship. Elaine remembers her writing so distinctly. Miss Gallagher taught second grade, while Miss Helferty taught third grade. Miss Gilbert taught art. Another Mr. Hudock was the janitor and Mr. Meikrantz was the maintenance man. Summer instructors on the playground were Miss. Mary Keller and Miss Fritz. I asked if there were any particular moments Elaine remembered. One was when Mr. Hudock picked up a 'naughty boy' and held him up by his shoulders against the blackboard to teach him a lesson. I guess Mr. Hudock had reached the end of his provobial rope.

Some of the youngsters who attended the Heights school during that era were: James Grace, John and June Kubishin,

Joseph, Emily and Jean Kostick, Anthony Mope, Thomas and Alice Stank, Alice, Emily and Caroline Ruddy, Shirley Korba, Eugene and Monica Patanovich, Jean Yackshaw, Francis Kender, Anastasia Hatches and many others.

One year on Arbor Day, each child in her class was given a tree to plant along the school grounds. Elaine's was an evergreen tree, which she was able to plant across from her home and watch grow for four decades.

After the block was developed as prime housing lots, the trees had to be sacrficed as the homes were built on that side of Carleton Avenue in the 1980's.

Our son-in-law, Phillip Andras and his sister, Mary Ann Andras Wagner, also attended the Height's school for their first six years of schooling. In those years the first three years were taught in self contained classrooms. The fourth, fifth and sixth grades passed classes. A few of the remembered teachers were Mr. Hudock, principal, Miss.

Cartright and Mr. Rubinate. Gym class was held in the same classroom. The desks were arranged around the four walls. They would do the jumping jacks and other calisthenics in the center of the room. It was also in gym class that square dancing was taught. The nurse's room was also on the second floor.

Both Phil and Mary Ann were on the safety patrol. This meant that they had to get to school earlier than most of the children. All the safety patrol children met at Pete's at the corner of Carleton and Poplar Streets, to get their assignments for the day.

They reassembled at Pete's after everyone was safely at school. Now Pete's building housed a barbershop on one side.

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Many a haircut Phil got there. A restaurant with a penny candy counter in the front of it, was on the other side. It was a great place to buy baseball cards with bubble gum. Another penny candy counter was in Schade's Grocery Store, which was located in the front parlor of Schade's home on Thirwell Avenue. Mr. Schade had a wooden leg, which was to have been the result of an injury during World War I. They also sold baseball card bubble gum packs.

The Captain of the Safety Patrol wore a gold badge with a triple A on it, their sponsor, on his sparkling white belt. Even though they had yellow raincaots and hats to wear, the children did get soaked in very bad weather. The principal dedicaed a room on the second floor, next to the boys lavatory, for dry clothes of all sizes. The children could pick out dry clothes to wear for the day. This applied to any other children who got soaked walking to school. There still were no school buses. Phil and the boys, always tried to pick out something silly to wear for the day.

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ball card games were: closies, knocksies, flipsies and topsies. The really big game for all the cards was matchies. Phil can even tell you how to play them to this day. Many a mother wondered why her son often needed more change to buy the penny or nickel packs.

There was a lot of bubblegum chewed by the young players in the Heights' school in those days.

Some, by no means all, of the children who attended school then were: Phil and Mary Ann Andras, John Osuch, Vince Fayock, Kathie and Angelo Scarlatto, John Barletta, Tommy DeLazero, Mike Molnar, Louie and Frank Costabile, Joseph Demshock, Charlie Sanko, Linda Watkins, Ron Hess, Wayne Koch, Louise Haber, John Berta, Tom Evangelista, Noreen Sebia, Cindy Baldaserie, Joseph Sabolchick, Bill and Paul Scholfield, Bob, Tom and Hank Tucker, Gloria Nanc, Donna Corrado, David Hoppy, Evelyn Friendly, Noreen Sabia, Billy Bird, Patty Carpenter and Jimmy of Jimmy's Quick Lunch.

After school many a ball game was played on the side where the pit was located inside a high brick wall. It was secure by an iron gate. Inside it was the hand cranked hoist by which the ashes were removed from the boiler room. Many a baseball was rescued by an adventurous boy who climbed over the gate was jumped the final six or eight feet to rescue the ball. He then had to climb up and be pulled to the top by his waiting friends, so the game could continue.

Mary Ann remarked that the school was the center of activity for so many children, during the day and into the evening while it was light enough to play. Everyone knew everyone else. Lifelong friendships were formed.

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Time marches on. Elaine Drosdick and her husband, Bernard Martzen with their three boys, Joseph, Gregory and Jeffrey, lived on Carleton Avenue in the other half of the family home. Eleven year old Joseph was so proud to take a picture with his very own camera, of the Heights school being demolished around 1979. It was no longer needed.

The school district built the beautiful Heights Terrace Elementary School, which is still in use today.

Walnut Street School

We follow our young friends from Hazleton Heights School to Walnut Street School. Each day they walked down Poplar Street , sometimes they skipped through St. Gabriel's Cemetery to get to Poplar Street then over Buttonwood Street to Pine Street, down Pine Street to Walnut Street over Walnut Street to the School at the corner of Walnut and Church Streets. It was quite a walk. Some of the boys would run home for lunch. Bob walked up to his Grandmother Eidam's home on West Oak Street for lunch.

Sometimes Vernon Baum or Norbie Leonard would come with him. They would stop in at Leonard's Diner on West Broad St. to see Norbie's father and occassionaly had something to eat. Another friend, Homer DeMopolous, also walked along to Broad St. Good thing they got an hour for lunch.

The original Walnut Street School was a wooden three story structure, heated by coal. No more potbellied stoves in the classrooms, central heating had come into it's own. Remember when every home had a coal bin? Well, the school had one too.

Gene Chovanes remembers the coalman very well. One day the coal truck pulled up close to the school, the driver put the coal shute into the small window of the coal bin. He climbed up into the back of the truck, stood upon the coal and directed the coal into the chute. Two or three of the boys were up in the third floor classroom watching the operation from the window. They hung their heads out the open window and found themselves just above the coalman. Gene still had some of his milk in his hand from lunch which had just ended. Tempation proved too great. The bottle tipped and the liquid spilled unto the bald head of the surprised coalman. Gene was just as surprised. Landing on the coalman's head was a million to one shot. All the boys quickly returned to their seats. Innocence reigned. But not for long.

The principal entered the room.

The class came to attention at their desks.

Here is where the principal used psychology on the class. He explained that an unidentified liquid had landed on the man below.

Although he wasn't hurt, the liquid must be identified in case it was toxic; so then the man could be treated properly. The principal asked the person who did it to speak up. Gene only had to think for a moment. He spoke up and said it was milk. The principal politely thanked him. To Gene's relief, nothing more came of the incident. It taught Gene a good lesson about telling the truth. To this day, Gene says, it reinforced for him, the Bible verse that the ' truth shall make you free.'

This fine, old school was in use until 1951, when it was destroyed by fire. The school district replaced it with a modern one story red brick building on the same site.

It was opened in September of 1952. This building was all classrooms, no auditorium, or lunchroom, (most went home for lunch,) a large kindergarten room, which could double as an assembly room, two restrooms, one for boys, one for girls, an office for the principal and a boiler room. I turned to my Gebhard friends who lived nearby on Beech St. for their memories. Deborah found a copy of the Walnut Street School dedication among her souvenirs. How great! The four Gebhard children, Cindy, Douglas, John and Deborah, attended Walnut Street School, from kindergarten to fourth grade. How great to have a school so close to home. They loved the macadam playground where the neighborhood children learned to ride bikes, played ball, played jacks, and, in general had so much fun in their formative years. Deborah did have a mishap on the playground. She tripped over her own foot and knocked out her front tooth. Her mother put the tooth in a cup of water and took Deborah and the tooth to Dr.David Wagner's office. He was able to reinsert the tooth. Then he proceed to wire her mouth shut for several weeks. This was quite an experience for a seven year old.

I'm happy to report that it worked. Deborah had that tooth for many years.

Here are the remembered Walnut St.teachers in the mid fifties. I think that they probably are some of the same teachers from the former wooden building. Some were reassigned from the Heights School. You will find many of the same names as we go through the different school buildings. John J. Greising was the principal until the early 1960's. Mrs.

Hemsarth followed in his footsteps. They both also taught fourth grade along with their principal duties. Kindergarten was taught by Miss Margaret Isaac. First grade was taught

by Miss Snyder, second grade by Miss Diehl and third grade by Mrs. Lucille Folkrod. Mr. Rowett was one of the janitors and Mr. Osadchy. I don't think they were employed in that building at the same time. Mr. Osadchy was loved by the children for his ability to wiggle his ears. Of course, there was the neighorhood penny candy store. The Beano family used their front parlor as a storeroom, as did so many people in town. Their home was on the corner of Lee Court and Beech St.

Douglas, Cindy, Deborah and John were on the Safety Patrol. John remembers being the Captain. It was his duty to inspect the white safety belts the children wore when they directed the children safely across the streets. He would scrub his belt religiously every night. The principal was in charge of the safety patrolboys and girls. The Captain got to take the attendance report up to the AAA Office in the Altamont building at Church and Broad Streets. That was a duty John loved.

Douglas remembers well, the miniature milk truck which Snyder's Dairy had for the children. The dairy sent it around to the playground for the children to ride. What a great advertisement for their milk and ice cream! John remembers delivering the newspaper to Miss Issac and Miss Snyder, who both lived in the neighorhood. Miss Snyder had a car, but John doesn't know why, as she drove it ony about two miles a week. Deborah remembers best the large, really large, colored, wooden blocks in the kindergarten room. They were about 2 1/2' x 2' x 1' .

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she remembers being chosen to plant bulbs with other children in a school beautification project.

Some of the children who attended Walnut Street School were: Frances Matweecha, Bobby and Jimmy Harrington, Jackie Cunning, Nicholas and Frances Pantages, Nancy Deeb, Linda Brill, JoAnn Jurus, Rita and Ned McNelis, Vivian Link and Rita Sharkey, who is remembered for having billowing, red, curly hair. That's nice.

That building became the Administrtive Office of the Hazleton School District when they outgrew their former facility. Today the building is the home of the Hazleton Imaging Center.

Again, as Bob Hope said, ' thanks for the memories.' I really appreciate everyone's willingness to share and thereby help preserve a bit of Hazleton's history. P

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While Presidential china dates back to our founding fathers, the china selected by the First Ladies of the 1900s is as unique as the century’s Presidents.

In 1902, President and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt moved into the newly remodeled Executive Mansion or White House. The State Dining Room was dramatically altered to seat 100+ guests. Oak paneled walls, fireplace, and nearly a dozen of President Teddy Roosevelt's prized big game hunting prizes (taxidermy animal heads) were put on display. A new 1,320-piece set of Wedgwood china was ordered and, for the first time, it featured the Great Seal of the United States.

The first Presidential china service manufactured in the United States was made by Lenox, Inc. from the great American pottery center of Trenton, New Jersey. First Lady Edith Wilson chose a design of ivory porcelain with the Presidential Seal raised in

24-carat gold at the center of each plate. The set cost $11,251. The service was delivered to the White House in 1918. Mrs. Wilson designed the China Room, featuring First Lady Caroline Harrison's china cabinet. Today it is a very popular room for White House visitors.

In 1934, there was a public outcry in response to the announcement that the White House would be ordering new china in the midst of the Great Depression.

Eleanor Roosevelt explained the need and placed a small order with the Lenox factory at a cost of $9,301.

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The State Dining Room had been extensively remodeled and Teddy Roosevelt’s oak-paneled walls were painted a soft Williamsburg green. The good natured Bess Truman instructed workers to remove Teddy’s taxidermied hunting trophies from the dining room walls too. By 1951, First Lady Bess Truman selected a new set of china to go with the new green décor. The porcelain set had a wide green band that matched the walls and cost some green to the tune of $28,271.

The Eisenhower china had motifs reflecting the President’s military service. Recently, an 11 inch bone china service plate from the Eisenhower Presidential set with raised pinwheels and the gold Presidential seal and star border sold at auction for $5,500.

The plate was marked with a Castleton Studio mark on the bottom and “The White House November 1955”. That single plate cost more than General Eisenhower’s World War II jeep!

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was greatly interested in the White House china collection that she began a project to highlight it. Thanks to her project, by 1957, all the official and personal (unofficial) china of each administration was represented in the White House's famed China Room.

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Rotary Club of Hazleton Used Cell Phone Collection

The Rotary Club of Hazleton is continuing to collect used cell phones to help finance its youth and community service projects. The collection which began in the fall has raised $500.00 to date. These monies have been used in The Kidz Koatz project and as part of a $2,000.00 contribution to the Hazleton Area Public Library for new books and DVD’s.

Phoneraiser is a company that specializes in recycling and refurbishing used technology. Your donation will help protect the environment. Your unwanted cell phones will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and reused. Phoneraiser makes your un-needed technology available to those who can use it, while keeping it out of the landfill.

"We continue to be pleased with this program", says project chairperson Lisa Finkelstein. "This recycling program not only benefits Rotary Club of Hazleton projects but assists in preserving the environment and bringing communications to people who could not afford it."

All cell phones are accepted.

Phoneraiser does recommend that you delete the information from your phone if you know how, but phones that are recycled are completely dismantled and through this process the information is destroyed.

Donations will be going to the Rotary Foundation, a 501 ©3 organization, so they are tax deductible.

Please donate at the following locations: Hazle Drugs, Dragonfly Café, Howards Jewelers, MMI Preparatory School, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital, WYLN Office, Greater Hazleton Chamber, Hayden Electric Offices, Dr. Jerome Benz Dental Office, Hazleton Public Library (Hazleton & Valley), Cyber Café, Wendy’s Restaurants-Rt 93, Church Street, Rt 309 Drums and Mt. Pocono, Malone and Nenstiel Insurance, Metallo’s Formalwear, Hazleton City Hall, and Lackawanna College.

If you have questions or need further information, please contact Lisa Finkelstein or Mary Beth Nenstiel, 4552800, Monday thru Friday, 8AM-4PM.

Social Security's Final Four

by Joseph E. Mieczkowski

This time of year basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness -- a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a winning “final four” of online services to cheer about: the Retirement Estimator, Benefit Application, online Extra Help application, and Business Services Online.

1. The Retirement Estimator is an easy way to get an instant, personalized estimate of your future Social Security benefits. Just key in some basic information and the Estimator will use information on your Social Security record, along with what you input, to give you a benefit estimate on the spot. You even can experiment with different scenarios, such as changing your future earnings and retirement date. Check it out in English at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator or in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/ calculador.

2. The Benefit Application is the most convenient way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. You can apply from the comfort of your home — it’s fast, easy, and secure. It’s so easy, in fact, that it can take you as little as 15 minutes to apply online. In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application

and contact you if any further information is needed. Try it out when you’re ready to retire at www.socialsecurity. gov/applyonline.

3. The online Extra Help application is an easy way to save about $4,000 a year on your prescription drug costs.

To qualify for the Extra Help, you must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Learn more about it at www. socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.

4. Business Services Online is our onestop shop for small businesses. The site allows organizations and authorized individuals to conduct business with and submit confidential information to Social Security. You even can use it to file your W-2s the fast, convenient, and paperless way — online.

Visit Business Services Online at www. socialsecurity.gov/bso.

In the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Social Security received the highest ratings in both the public and private sectors.

To learn more about our winning services, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Or, read our publication What You Can Do Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10121.html.

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Making the shoppe a truly “one stop” shopping experience, Terri Cooper has now added flowers to gifts available at her location. Already carrying an extensive line of beads, soaps, candles, and other luxurious but affordable gifts, at her sister’s insistence, Terri has added a floral center to her gift shoppe.

The addition was partly to satisfy her creative streak, partly to help boost the economy by adding a section which will hopefully grow, in addition to plants, some new jobs in the area. Terri also wanted to do something which she could share with her sister. The fresh flowers provide an activity where both sisters can de-stress, catch up, and enjoy nature’s beauty at its finest.

The ladies will carry roses, seasonal

blooms, and specialty items like Shamrock plants for St.Patrick’s day, and beautiful arrangements made to order. Nothing will go to waste in the shoppe, which will be set up as a “green” work environment. Bridal arrangements, center pieces, funeral wreaths and much more will be available to be made to order. The shoppe will have a nice selection of seasonal flowers to be picked up on your way home for that someone special, for an occasion or for no reason at all, except to say; “I care.”

As always, the shoppe will continue to carry its wide array of beads, baubles, soaps, candles, purses and so much more. And for the guys, (and racing gals), it’s still the place for RC car and airplane supplies and lessons.

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30 years and growing...

With all the technology that has been introduced into our lives, it's getting harder to find time for any of life's other forgotten pleasures. How many of us still can “roll down” our car windows or look at the “arms” of a clock? Screens have been invading every bit of space they can as they grow thinner and smaller. Televisions used to look like boxes, now they are more like picture frames. And books used to sit in libraries or on shelves in your den. Now, thanks to the Amazon Kindle, Sony eReader, Apple iPad, and others, your books are stored digitally and resemble something that came out of Star Trek. No longer does one “flip” the pages, but press the on-screen button or just verbally say “Next.”

But for everything technology is taking away, there are still pleasures it can't replace. Magazines have been around just about as long as other print media and still continue to thrive and prosper. One can't fold-up or roll-up an iPad, and you don't have to worry about a magazine's batteries running out. There's no screens to crack or break, and if there are coupons, we can use scissors and actually cut them out.

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Panorama Issue #1 1st Anniversary Issue

1982, long before anyone heard of email or the internet. The space shuttle was still new and Ronald Reagan was in his first term as President of the United States. MTV was born just a year earlier and some people were starting to discover that they didn't need to walk up to the television set to change the channel.

Since Panorama PA Inc. acquired Panorama Magazine in December of 2007, we at Panorama have strived to honor the past while embracing the future. We have looked into the Panorama vault and extracted all the pages of the past. For the first time ever, people will once again be able to look at issues long since out-of-print and rediscover articles that were written along the way. Included in this issue and issues to follow, as we celebrate Panorama's 30th year, we will reprint some of those memorable articles from some great local writers who are sadly no longer with us.

Also, we will be releasing DVDs with PDFs of each issue from all the years for readers to collect. You'll be able to see exactly how each Panorama issue looked, see every advertiser from the past, and read every article. Just look for the Panorama Vintage Collection advertisement on page 16 and place your order!

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Panorama logo removes the people, sun, & clouds

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The last year has been exciting, innovation has been picking up steam and it seems with every issue there is something new inside. Just a few months ago, the cover of the magazine went glossy. Just a couple of months before that, the inside was changed from 2 columns to 3 and sections became color-coded. Last month, the glossy calendar in the center was added and along the way we have added new sections. It truly has been a fun-filled time and I am glad to say, “It's not over!” The guys (and gals) in the Panorama Research and Development Center have been hard at work staring over their beakers and creating some amazing new features we will be presenting in the next few months.

In the mean time, let us look back at some of the milestones Panorama has endured along the way...

February 1982: Panorama Magazine debuts February 1983: Panorama's 1st Anniversary Issue February 1985: Panorama's logo removes the sun, clouds, and people

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Panorama's first issue of the 90's (January 1990)

March 1993: Panorama's logo changes

"People & Places" August 1983 - April 1986

December 2007: Alexander Sloot purchases "Nostalgia • Trivia • Sports • Puzzles & more" Panorama February 2003 - July 2009 May 2008: Panorama Magazine becomes "There's Only One!" Panorama Community Magazine August 2003 - December 2004 September 2009: Panorama's logo changes

Of course, words like "Take One" March 2010: First Issue to be accessible on- and "Free" have always had their place on the cover too. line at panoramapa.com

Panorama continues to grow, but along the way there were some "branches" May 2010: First color-coded issue of Panorama that once serviced the region.

September 2010: Panorama's cover goes Panorama Community Magazine enjoys a readership from Danville to the Poconos and glossy from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsville. While the February 2011: Panorama gets a glossy calen- "branches" no longer exist, Panorama has expanded to fully cover those areas. dar pull-out center

Panorama has seen its share of logos over the years, but the one with the most time on the front cover is the logo seen on the top of this page. This logo graced the cover for over 16 years, from March 1993 until August 2009.

There have been slogans too, that have shared the cover with the logo...

Former Panorama branches:

"People & Places... Greater Hazleton Area" February 1982 - July 1983

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Panorama's first issue of the new millenium (January 2000) and the first issue following the 9-11 attacks (October 2001)

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In the United States, more than 2,000 people injure their eyes at work every day. Approximately 1 in 10 of these injuries require the person to miss a day or more of work to recover. About 15% will suffer from temporary or permanent vision loss. The good news is, the proper eye protection could lessen the severity or even prevent 90% of these injuries.

Workplace eye injuries can result from many things, the most common being from welding. High on the list is also flying objects, such as metal, wood, and glass. Hospital workers are at risk for acquiring infectious diseases from ocular contact to blood splashes and respiratory droplets. Other causes of eye injuries include UV and infrared exposure, as well as burns from steam, oil, grease, and chemicals.

Not only is it important to wear eye protection at work, it is necessary to wear the right type for your job. If you are working in an area with flying objects, particles, or dust, you must at least wear safety glasses with side shields. Safety glasses look like regular, ev-

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For those who work around chemicals and have to be cautious of splashes and fumes, the best choice is safety goggles. They are also impact resistant, but have the added benefit of forming a secure seal around the entire eye. This stops hazards from sneaking in at any direction. Goggles can be worn over your contact lenses or prescription glasses.

Face shields and helmets are yet another option to protect your eyes. Face shields can protect those who are exposed to heat, chemicals, or blood borne pathogens. You should still wear your safety glasses or goggles underneath for added protection. Helmets are used for welding. They have special filters to protect the eyes from flash burn. Whichever type of safety eyewear you choose, it is necessary that they fit properly and is free of scratches and flaws.

Even with safety precautions in place, eye injuries can still occur. It is ex-

tremely important to seek medical attention as soon as possible, especially if you have pain or notice a decrease in vision. Even so, there are a few helpful steps that can be taken until you receive the appropriate medical assistance. If you get chemicals in the eye, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Don’t worry if you are wearing contact lenses, just get the water in. For particles in the eye, be sure not to rub. Try to rinse out with artificial tears. If this doesn’t work, try to keep the eye closed until you get to a doctor. And, if you get hit in the eye, gently place a cold compress without pressure. This will help reduce the pain and swelling.

With all that goes on in a typical workday, it is easy to get complacent with your eye protection. But, take a moment to be sure your eyes are properly protected. But, take a moment to be sure your eyes are properly protected. It can save you a lot of pain and time in the doctor’s chair, or worse- the ER. P

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I was waiting in line to pick up my son’s broken eye glasses. I was tired, I didn’t feel well, and I was down. I just felt spent.

Then everything changed.

First a woman came up to me and loudly stated, “Dr. Degenhart, I had headaches for 20 years. I came to your office, and now for seven years I haven’t had even one headache!” All the people in line turned to look at me, as if I walked on water. I gently said inside “Thank you Lord”.

I know he works through me, any good that I do, it is due to him. Then as I left the store, a woman who I didn’t know was waiting for me on a bench. She said, “I

love your articles, and God told me to give you this book to read”.

I could see the sincerity in her eyes. I graciously accepted the book, and I asked her for phone number so I could call her after I read the book.

As she left I excitedly said, “Thank you Lord. I was down in the dumps today.

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Nearly one-third of all Americans suffer from some degree of constant back pain and another 80 percent report having occasional back discomfort.

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The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance (GHHA) is pleased to announce its newly-formed relationship with highly respected local radiologists Joseph G. Ciotola, M.D., and Donald A. Patten, M.D., of Hazleton Radiology Associates (HRA).

An agreement recently signed by both parties finalized plans for Dr. Ciotola and Dr. Patten to join Hazleton Professional Services, GHHA’s multi-specialty physician group, with an effective date of this partnership to be determined at some time in the future. This will allow time for a seamless transition in terms of insurance documentation and other administrative transactions.

“We are very pleased to renew our partnership with Dr. Ciotola and Dr. Patten,” said Jim Edwards, Greater Hazleton Health Alliance’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Both are highly skilled, professional radiologists who are very well respected by our medical staff, employees, and community.”

Ciotola and Patten at one time were the radiologists at Hazleton General Hospital and the former Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center and had served in leadership capacities on the medical staff.

“Healthcare is changing rapidly and the future is unpredictable,” said Ciotola of the reason for their decision. “Healthcare providers must come together to respond to the needs of our patients in the most effective and efficient ways. Partnering with the Alliance seemed to be the logical choice for us.”

HRA was formed in the 1940’s, and,

together, Ciotola and Patten have a combined 45 years of providing expert, board-certified imaging services to Hazleton and its surrounding communities. They provide a wide range of diagnostic imaging services to their patients including MRI, CT, ultrasound, digital mammography and dexa scans.

“We have watched the Alliance go through many infrastructure changes over the past several years (the merging of two hospitals and the construction of the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center) to position themselves for the future of healthcare, while at the same becoming a quality healthcare organization,” said Patten. “It makes sense. We share the same values, the same desire to provide the best care for the community.”

Ciotola, Patten, and their staff will continue providing imaging services at their current location in the Center City Medical Complex, 20-30 N. Laurel Street, Hazleton.

The doctors will also provide imaging services at Hazleton General Hospital and the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center.

“Dr. Ciotola and Dr. Patten are excellent imaging specialists and diagnosticians,” said Edwards. “We are fortunate that they chose to align themselves with us. Their expertise, along with our current radiologists, will ensure picture perfect images and quick and accurate results for our patients.”

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The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance recently announced its new partnership with Hazleton Radiology Associates. Pictured signing the formal agreements are: left to right, Bill Reppy, HGH Imaging Director; Dr. Donald Patten, HRA radiologist; Jim Edwards, GHHA President/CEO; and Dr. Joseph Ciotola, HRA radiologist.

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What To do On the Worst Day of Your Life - Part Two

by Frank Vita, PhD

This is an age of crisis. People are self-destructing more often than ever before.

Morals have become more and more relative to the individual – that is, “if it’s good for me, then it must be right!” Selfishness is greater than ever before. Yes, selfishness and relativistic morals have occurred in all cultures throughout history – even in the time of Jesus, or Jesus’ Cross would not have been necessary. Jesus, however, is needed again, because we are again in the midst of an ever-growing despair and darkness. More and more often we are succumbing to this darkness of spirit and soul. In the name of “more and more” and “it’s never enough” we live in a material world and believe this is all and everything.

If you (or your teenager) do not wear designer clothes you are considered “not good enough,” you don’t have status. This is what occurred in the world prior to the birth of Je-

sus, that is, people were focused on the external reality with little thought to the internal reality of life. All was “I, me, mine.” Even Jesus was subjected to his own people wanting him to fight and conquer the Romans with swords and spears. But Jesus had other ideas, ideas that the material world was not important, ideas that challenged and befuddled the people of his time. Most important of these ideas was that grace and spirit lead to God, and happiness, peace, harmony all emanate from this Source. Few of his people wanted to hear such a message – they wanted action, they wanted results, they wanted everything “now!”

Today Jesus’ message is being buried further and further into nothingness as we live in a wasteland of materialism, a wasteland of “I, me, mine.” We shun our inner light as an illusion, a fake, a lie. This is destroying us

from the inside out. Each and every one of us in order to rise from the ashes of our age must begin to transform ourselves. Deepak Chopra has written a book, Jesus, A Story of Enlightenment. At the conclusion he gives us guidance how to begin this Spiritual transformation. (1) Shift your perception: “God’s reality is the reverse of material reality”. (2) God’s Providence is given to all: “if we think we must struggle to survive, we don’t know God… God makes himself felt everywhere.”

(3) Go beyond appearances: “your enemy appears to be your enemy, but in God’s eyes the two of you are bound by love. To realize this divine equality, you must see beyond gross appearances.” (4) Accept God’s love: “as children of God, They (you) can be denied nothing.” You are never alone. (5) See with the eyes of the soul: “seeing the world though old expectations and beliefs only reinforces untruth… He (Jesus) wants us to see with a different kind of attention, which comes from the soul.”

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The Latest on Shingles

by Stephen Schleicher, MD

Herpes zoster, more commonly known as shingles, results in acute, painful blistering eruptions. The same virus that causes chickenpox produces this condition as well. Following a chickenpox infection, the virus hibernates in nerves under the skin to surface many years later as herpes zoster.

The onset of shingles is heralded by severe pain in a localized distribution.

Because discomfort may precede the rash by some twenty-four hours, early diagnosis is sometimes difficult. (Indeed, shingles of the chest is at times misdiagnosed as a heart attack). Once the redness and blisters appear, the nature of the pain becomes quite apparent.

Complications of herpes zoster are infrequent but serious. Agonizing, persistent

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pain may remain about the affected area for weeks or months and is referred to as post herpetic neuralgia. Elderly persons are at greatest risk of developing this painful sequela. If the zoster virus invades the eye, blindness may ensue.

Two recently published studies shed additional light on herpes zoster and its prevention.

A study published this January in the Journal of the American Medical Association confirms that the vaccination of adults older than 60 years with the herpes zoster vaccine reduced subsequent shingles cases by 50% compared with those not vaccinated.

The vaccine, called Zostavax, has been available since 2006. To date no serious side effects have been identified. Coverage for this vaccine is only available to persons above the age of 60.

Until recently current thinking held that recurrence of shingles was very uncommon; in other words, once the primary episode resolved the chance of another attack was remote. However a study published this February indicates that the rate of recurrence is much greater than previously reported, perhaps as high as six percent. This raises an interesting question: should individuals who have already suffered through shingles receive the shingles vaccine to prevent a second recurrence?

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Fritzingertown How do I know when it’s time for a personal care home?

Ask yourself, “Are Mom & Dad safe when left at home alone? Are they taking their medications correctly? Are they eating a proper balanced diet? Can they take care of their home and property?”

If you have answered no to any of these questions, it’s time to consider assisted living. Often family members wait until an unexpected illness, unattended fall or accident happens before beginning the search for an assisted living residence. If you are concerned, don’t delay. Seek help and information before a crisis arises. At Fritzingertown, we can answer your questions.

Are there “hidden” costs?

Ask about total costs per month. At Fritzingertown our all-inclusive rates assure that you will know what your bill will be each month. Also, there is never an entrance or application fee.

Does the center offer any financial assistance?

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What should I look for?

While visiting an assisted living center, observe staff and residents. There are the obvious things such as the cleanliness of the facility and spaciousness of resident rooms.

However, careful attention should be paid to the relationship between staff and residents.

Observe if residents are clean, happy and have adequate social interaction and activities to participate in.

What is the Evergreen Residence?

The Evergreen is a newly expanded and renovated secure memory care unit. It is located on the same campus as our personal care residence. Evergreen’s design has been created to provide residents and their families with a feeling of warmth and comfort, all in a home-like setting they have come to expect at Fritzingertown. The staff is specially trained to manage and care for residents with dementia. Staff understands the importance of providing day-to-day direction while maintaining patient dignity.

How long can my loved one stay?

Finding out just how long mom or dad can stay in a facility of your choice is very important. What happens if care needs increase? Will other accommodations be necessary? At Fritzingertown we can continue to care for our residents – even those requiring special attention to personal care or gentle direction and cuing due to dementia. So, if independent living is needed, assisted living accommodations are right, or specialized dementia care is required – Fritzingertown is prepared to help.

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What is Mental Care?

by Howard M. Ogin, Psychologist

Mental health care is and should be an integral part of your overall healthcare.

People are not an automobile that you can change or fix this part or that part while having no bearing on the whole. We are human.

If we have depression, anxiety or problems with our thinking it can impact on our overall health including such disorders as cardiac, blood pressure, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, dermatological disorders, pain disorders and others.

Emotional problems can affect our rate and degree of recovery from medical treatments and surgical procedures.

Conversely research has shown that our medical problems can also lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, apathy, social withdrawal and despair.

Life can take a toll on your mind and body. Death, divorce, job loss, chronic illness can bring both tremendous stress and distress into your life. Even daily stressors however, the kind we think we can handle, can eventually overwhelm you. Your job can be a source of stress. Fewer people doing the same amount of work. Late hours, demanding bosses, disharmony among coworkers, working different shifts from your spouse leaving little time to see one another. Your family can be a source of stress. Trying to make a marriage work, making ends meet, troubled teenagers, caring for young children and/or aging parents along with the challenges of dual careers. People are literally so tired from work and taking care of the kids that they can’t even seem to find time to talk

to one another without arguing.

Research studies show that your mind and your body are strongly linked. As your mental health declines your physical health can wear down and if your physical health declines it can make you feel mentally down.

A psychologist can help you meet the challenges and stress we face every day by working with you to create strategies that build resilience. We can work with you towards developing a positive view of yourself with confidence in your strength and ability to confront life's challenges. We can work with you on improving communication skills, problem solving, developing the capacity to manage strong feelings and associated impulses and work on ways to avoid illness brought on by stress and anxiety.

Will my health insurance be of assistance in securing mental health services? For most people it's a simple matter of looking at the back of your insurance card. Usually you will find a telephone number there to contact member services or specifically mental health, behavioral health or substance abuse services. Contacting that telephone number will answer any questions you may have regarding mental health coverage. Many insurance companies also have websites that you can secure this information from. In addition the website often can provide you with a list of in-network mental health practitioners. P

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Gino’s Shoe Store is a professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 50 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. Gino’s has a shoe repair facility on premises specializing in orthopedic work such as orthotics, build-ups for shorter legs, wedges, arch support systems, soles and heels, dyeing fabric shoes, leather repairs, and miscellaneous items.

Gino’s primary emphasis is proper fitting and orthopedics. An improper fit may cause multiple problems such as Bunions, Corns, Deviated Hallux, Morton’s Neuroma, Hammertoes, Ingrown toenails, Calluses, and Tendonitis. Improper fitting shoes redistribute body weight and change how a person walks. This often leads to muscle and ligament problems of the lower legs and eventually to serious foot deformities.

With each step we take, our feet cushion a force up to three times our total body weight. Our feet make us mobile and are

the most neglected parts of the body. Significant foot pain requires immediate treatment.

A well-known foot pain is Plantar Fascitis and Achilles Tendonitis. Other causes of heel pain are prolonged standing, obesity, previous injury, and high-energy exercises such as running or walking. Symptoms of plantar fascitis and heel cushion pain include tingling or numbness of the bottom of the feet, tight and painful arch ligaments, and heel core swelling.

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Far Infrared Heat Wraps

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There are many products in the marketplace making claims to do with weight loss and wellbeing. This makes it difficult to decide what will or will not work and determine whether money will be well spent . We have done a great amount of research on far infared heat, and now carry a treatment for weight loss and wellbeing. The Formostar Far Infrared Body Wrap system has been manufactured in Germany since 1983. It was originally developed for therapeutic purposes to treat people with severe rheumatoid arthritis and joint mobility problems. Subsequently it was discovered that consistent weight loss

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still achieve great results over a longer period assuming that they exercise adequate control over dietary and other general health factors.

However, results will be dependent on each person’s particular make up and physiology.

It is physically impossible though for the Formostar to put weight or inches on a person based on the physiological process that takes place. There are positive benefits associated with menopause and the Formostar.

It is reported that hot flashes decrease and energy levels improve. The mood-elevating, tension-relieving effects can help reduce the depression and anxiety that often accompanies menopause and can also promote the loss of abdominal fat.

Detoxification: The skin produces cool sweat to regulate the body’s elevated temperature. It also has the ability to transform toxins from lipid-soluble or oil-based into easier to eliminate, water-soluble form.

Sweat carries toxins out of the body and flushes them through the pores.

Improved Blood Circulation: As the blood flows with the Formostar can increase in volume by twice as much as normal and travels around 3.5 times faster through the body, continued use can eventually provide a permanent improvement n blood circulation and blood pressure. The blood flows into areas that are poorly promoted with blood such as scar tissue and fat that is stored on the outer areas of the body.

Pain Management: The Formostar was developed for therapeutic purposes. Be-

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cause heat is absorbed around 4.5 cm’s below the surface it helps blood vessels dilate (expand), bringing relief and aiding healing of muscle and soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, arthritis, muscle spasm and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

Skin Toning: As for Toxin removal.

Pores get clogged up with Toxins and other materials, the significant sweating created by using the Formostar can help to unclog pores, improving the condition of the skin, including problems such as acne and psoriasis.

General Well-Being: A 50 minute session can help people relieve stress and tension promoting relaxation and a general sense of well being.

The formostar actually is an “inside out” heating process, rather than heating blankets etc. that try to heat from the outside in, which is why it is very effective. The combination of the heat, which breaks down fluids and fat, and the improved blood supply, helps to carry away these deposits via the body’s natural sweating and waste disposal processes.

When beginning your session you are asked to wear cotton clothes of long sleeves and pants, this in a non invasive treatment, therefore you will not be asked to disrobe. Six bands will be placed around your body, as you relax to a warming sensation and calming music. When finished your treatment you may want to have dry clothes as you will be sweating , although the composition of the sweat means it does not smell.

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Moringa: A Nutritional Miracle

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Since this is a natural botanical, our bodies can easily absorb these vitamins and micronutrients unlike artificial vitamins that are excreted through the body. Moringa contains a perfect nutritional balance as a whole food which the human body requires.

Moringa oleifera is rich with diverse vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Best of all, these nutrients are readily available for your body to absorb. The great majority of multivitamins are created in laboratories, where ingredients are synthesized and packed into a small pill. Unfortunately, most of these ingredients are not readily available to your body because they are not sourced

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Moringa is a natural, whole-food source for vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and other important compounds that your body relies on to stay healthy. Readily available and easily digested, a single moringa capsule contains a full spectrum of nutrients. Moringa’s benefits are derived from the plant’s high concentration of bio-available nutrients. Moringa contains high levels of Vitamin A (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 Pyrodixine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and Vitamin K.

Moringa is also used to combat malnutrition, especially among infants and nursing mothers.

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It’s a “brand” new day at the Y!

The YMCA will now be known by what many have been calling them for years; the Y. YMCA organizations around the country will now be known as the Y, adopting an updated look in their graphics and a sharper focus in their marketing.

More than 2,600 YMCA organizations are participating in the change, says Robin Murchison, director of organizational advancement at the YMCA of the Palms, which covers Naples and Bonita Springs.

“This is more about how we communicate our message”, said Murchison.

“We needed to make a change to let people know what we’re about”.

The Y looks at the change as a great opportunity to reinforce the Y story, which is one of an organization for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. In fact, those three areas have been defined by the Y nationally as the core of the organization’s mission.

The Y organization began in 1844.

Many things at the Y have changed since then. But one constant which has remained is the tremendous array of family-friendly programs available at the Y. The new, more forward-looking logo reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the organization.

One thing that hasn’t changed at our very own Hazleton Y is the friendly staff, the array of exercise programs for men, women and children, and the clean, safe facility.

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Looking After Your Knees

by Ting Oh, PT

One of the most vulnerable areas of injury in the body is the knee with studies showing 33% of people over the age of 40 suffering from significant knee pain with around 10% of those needing some kind of surgery. So what does this mean? To me, it means LOOK AFTER YOUR KNEES!!!

In our younger years, most of us think we are invincible and fail to look after ourselves physically to the point where we ignore a lot of warning signs our body gives us.

Think of all the beating our knees take. From all the times we bend, squat or lift something, climb steps or play sports. Life in general is knee tough. How about being overweight?

By being 10lbs overweight you will increase the load on your knees by 30-40lbs every step you take.

All these factors results in increased risk of knee problems but is there anything that can be done to protect the knees? The simple answer is YES! You can give yourself a better chance of avoiding knee arthritis when you get older by doing some simple things to protect your knees. And it’s never too late to start. Studies have shown exercise have been effective at improving pain and disability even in people with knee arthritis.

One, maintain a good healthy weight. As I mentioned before adding 1 lb of weight will increase the load on your knees by 3-4 lbs. Two, prepare your knees for the stressors you place on them. If you do a lot of bending, squatting or lifting, take time to develop the strength of your knees. This means doing some simple exercises to make sure your knees are able to take the loads you place on them. One of the most com-

mon knee problems I see is because of poor muscle tone of a particular muscle called the VMO. Some simple strengthening exercises of this muscle can help prevent wearing of the cartilage of the knee. Three, get injuries looked after! Many people hurt themselves and just ignore the problem. Did you know, if not treated properly, injuries cause permanent problems that can come back to haunt you later in life.

Four, when you exercise, make sure you do it the right way! I have seen too many people do exercises the wrong way thinking they are helping their knees when in fact they are hurting themselves. Get the proper training from a health care professional if you are not sure.

Easier said then done? Sure it is.

But remember you only have one body and it needs to last. And knee replacements are not fun. So look after your knees, they will appreciate it.

Not sure what to do? Hazleton Physical Therapy are experts in the prevention and management of knee pains. From helping people lose weight to knowing the right knee friendly exercises to do to treating injuries once they occur, we can help. For people who would like to get started looking after their knees, I have put together a few simple exercises to help improve knee function and reduce the risk of knee pain. To get a copy, just email me at tingoh@hazletonpt. com or call us at (570)501-1808.

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Do you experience joint pain, muscle weakness, poor posture, dizziness, trouble with balance or walking? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, consider having a health risk and wellness assessment by one of our therapists. A health risk and wellness assessment is one of the most widely used screening tools in the field of health and fitness promotion. Regular physical exams and healthcare screenings are an important part of preventative health.

Physical Therapy Specialists has served the Hazleton, Conyngham and Tamaqua communities for over twenty five years.

Physical therapists are trained to help reduce pain and restore function following an injury, illness, or an orthopedic procedure. We are also qualified to promote healthy lifestyles and physical fitness.

Jess Herness, PT, MPT manages the Hazleton Clinic. Jess, a graduate of MMI, received her masters of physical therapy from Scranton University. She has advanced training in orthopedics, McKenzie back assessment, and TMJ.

Doug Dennison, PT, DPT manages the Conyngham valley location. Doug is a graduate of Hazleton Area High School, and received his masters and doctorate in physical therapy from Misericordia University. Dr. Doug specializes in sports and orthopedics.

His doctorate thesis addressed the problem of childhood obesity.

In Hometown we offer a plethora of experienced physical therapists to provide health risk and wellness assessments. Rich Kokinda, PT and Pam Peduta, PT offer over

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twenty-five years practice. Rich is a certified McKenzie therapist for neck and back problems. He participates in the development of orthopedic protocols. Pam has extensive experience in orthopedics and geriatrics. Both play an integral role mentoring physical therapy students.

Physical Therapy Specialists is always responsive to the needs of the communities that we serve. We offer the most complete evaluation and interventions for various conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation, back pain, hand therapy, arthritis and joint pain, sports injuries, TMJ, and connective tissue disorders to name a few.

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Don’t Miss the Big Idea

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have interference in the nerve’s function at the spinal level, this leads to a cascade of harmful results. Some of those results include: Decreased immunity, increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol, increased triglycerides, insulin resistance (pre-diabetes), increased stress hormones, decreased sense of well being and decreased in complex learning abilities. Yes, RESEARCH has shown this! See the work of a Chiropractor/Physiologist by the name of James L. Chestnut B.Ed., M.Sc., DC, and C.C.W.P. He has done an amazing job of compiling this information from hard core medical journals.

The Big Idea is that if there is a removal of that nerve interference (The Chiropractic Adjustment), then you can restore normal function to your body. When normal function is restored the body can literally heal itself. Who is doing the healing, the band aid or YOU?! All the problems drugs are supposed to control are the effect, the cause can be stress on the nervous system!

I am not so simple to think that you can have Chiropractic adjustments that remove your nerve interference and that is all you need to do to be well. We also advise and educate proper nutrition through Nutritional Response Testing to build up your bodies weaknesses through natural alternatives.

When was the last time you had your nerves checked? The most common answer to that is most likely NEVER! P P

SHAFER’S PHARMACY

How does the body function? What makes it run? What is the one system that when not working right has the most detrimental affect on our overall health and our quality of life? What is the Master Controller of our whole body? In this country, most would probably say the heart and the blood.

I agree that system is important and the most fussed over with regard to medical doctors.

Blood pressure, cholesterol, lipids, blood sugar and all the other indicators that tell an MD you are functioning properly. The main goal of medicine is symptom reduction and if these levels are normal (even under pharmaceutical control) then you are well. I am here to tell you MD’s are missing the big picture on this one with regard to achieving wellness.

The Master Controller of the whole body is the nervous system. Without addressing the health of the nervous system, there can be no wellness! One day I realized that unless you were in my office, you were not getting my take on wellness. I see others out there speaking and writing about wellness and what it means and I truly believe that you cannot have wellness without addressing the interference in the nerve system that Chiropractic corrects. The reason this is so important is that your body is a self-healing organism and the nerve system is what controls that healing. When there is interference in the nerves, there is interference in your body’s ability to heal properly or fight disease (like cancers and viruses). Chiropractic removes interference in the nerves so your body’s own natural defense systems can be restored.

Research shows that when you

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The Laurels

With spring around the corner, it’s time to shake off the winter doldrums, lace up the sneakers and get moving! While many older people tend to slow down in winter, fitness experts say that keeping active all year is a key to good health, particularly for senior citizens. Seniors and older adults can reap consistent health benefits and avoid illness by keeping on the move!

Senior Fitness

Every morning at the Laurels, residents are encouraged to take part in a daily exercise regimen. Residents meet in the activity room to participate in mild exercises and stretching. Current evidence clearly indicates that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way to reduce and/or prevent a number of the functional declines associated with aging. And since we strive for health and wellness at our facility, the Laurels staff feels it is very important to stress why exercise should be included in our activities of daily life.

With increasing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, hip and knee joint replacements, stroke, fall(s), frailty and reduced physically activity, it becomes increasingly more difficult to perform activities that are important to sustain an independent life. For midlife and older adults of all ages and abilities, adopting regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle may extend years of active independent life, reduce or prevent chronic disease and disability, and improve overall quality of life. If you have any questions about our exercise routine or other Laurels activities, please give our activities director a call at 570-4557757.

For a complete list of our March activities, visit our website at www.laurelsseniorliving.com/activities; or check us out on Facebook!

To find out more about our upcoming activity schedule, please stop by the front desk for a calendar or call our activity department at 570-455-7757. You may also inquire by e-mail; activities@laurels-seniorliving.com

The Laurels…”Active Living for Active Seniors”

The awareness of retirement living has risen dramatically in recent years. Many older adults who are still active and healthy don’t want to be burdened with all the maintenance and expenses of a house. Instead, they are seeking vibrant and worry-free liv-

ing environments to enhance their peace of mind. The Laurels Senior Living Community provides a full range of attractive independent living choices for today’s seniors.

For independent living residents, The Laurels offers a wide variety of social, cultural and recreational programs. Book groups, baking classes, theater outings and shopping excursions — these are just a few of the many activities our residents enjoy.

We listen to residents' feedback to develop programs that will complement our seniors' current interests as well as help them discover new ones.

The Laurels is designed for those

who want to be a part of an engaging social environment, who have passion for life and live with purpose in life. Our residents can expect value, convenience, comfort and security. Should the need ever arise, care continuums that include Assisted Living and Respite / Short-term Care are available. For more information, or to schedule a private tour and complimentary lunch, please call our administrator at 570-455-7757, or contact him via email at rjm@laurels-seniorliving.com

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March 2011 • 35

Doctors Help Adults, Children with Neurosensory Disorders

When patients suffering with migraines, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury ADHD, ADD, autism, dyslexia or other neurosensory disorders go for treatment, they are often told that “There’s nothing we can do” or they may be given medication to treat the symptoms, often with uncomfortable side effects. Sometimes parents of children on the autism spectrum are told that “your child will grow out of it.”

That is not the case at the NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania, however, where doctors use sophisticated FDA-approved testing to identify and treat the source of their patients’ disorders.

The NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania, located in Kingston, is a specialty facility designed to diagnose and treat even the most complicated disorders of the nervous system. The Center, one of ten sites around the country, has customized applications and specialized equipment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of autistic spectrum disorders as well as migraines, dizziness, vertigo, vision abnormalities, headaches, post concussion syndrome, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, movement disorders, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain syndromes.

Using the state-of-the-art Sensory

View Diagnostic System, the doctors at the NeuroSensory Center are able to identify the cause of the disorder and treat the source.

Sensory ViewTM includes a series of FDAapproved non-invasive tests, which was developed to provide insight into the function of the nervous system. Following testing, the findings are presented in an easy-to-understand graphic analysis.

Once the source of the problem is identified, a customized treatment plan is prescribed, based on these objective test results. Patients are seen for follow-up testing, at which time the Sensory ViewTM Diagnostics are repeated, progress is noted, and treat-

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ment is adapted.

The Center has been open since the fall of 2007 and has treated hundreds of patients with a variety of neurosensory disorders. Some have travelled from as far as Florida, South Carolina, Nebraska and Canada for the doctors’ expertise and their unique philosophy and treatment.

The staff of the NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania includes a neurodevelopmental optometrist, a neuropsychologist, two registered nurses, a diagnostician and therapists. The team approach enables each patient to see the practitioners most able to help him or her. In addition to certification as NeuroSensory Specialists, Dr. Jeffrey Becker, OD and Nurse Sheila Becker, RN, have been trained in the Defeat Autism Now! Approach and Dr. Becker has travelled throughout the world to present his work.

The doctors have seen amazing results. Dr. Robert Bohlander, PhD, Director of NeuroPsychology, relates the story a patient who suffered with migraine headaches for at least eight years. She states that “It was to the point of them controlling my life. I came upon information about the NeuroSensory Center and made an appointment. It has been one of the best experiences within the medical field that I have had. For the first time, I felt that someone was actually listening to me. A combination of (psycho)therapy, dietary changes, biofeedback, and positive support seems to have significantly decreased my migraines. I feel healthier today than I have felt in years.”

Parents of children with autism who are patients at the NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania are also pleased with their children’s improvements since starting at the NeuroSensory Center. They report improvements in the following areas: aggression, anxiety, appetite, attention, behavior, cognition, concentration, depression, distractibility, emotionality, eye-contact , fine/gross motor skills, focus, hyperactivity, hyperacusis (hearing sensitivity), imbalance, irritability, physical performance, processing difficulties, sleep, and speech. Parents of one child wrote: “We are looking forward to the next appointment. You will be shocked to see how much improvement he has made. I have to add that after being disappointed once again by another doctor who does not believe there is anything you can do for an autistic child, I am deeply thankful to Dr. Becker and all the staff for seeing my son so early and starting such great treatment. I would hate to think where we would be now and how much precious time we would have lost if not for all of you.”

The Center recently added The NeuroTherapy Program to its tools to help patients. The NeuroTherapy Program (brain

biofeedback) provides a safe, effective way to train the brain to function more effectively. It can be used to treat anxiety/stress, depression, ADD/ADHD, sleep problems, and autism spectrum disorders.

Additionally, athletes can “train their brains", using Vision Enhancement Training for Athletes (VETA). VETA will help athletes in any sport acquire more efficient visual skills, essential for high levels of success in sports.

The Doctors at the NeuroSensory Center of Eastern Pennsylvania are thrilled to be helping so many people -- people who now have hope that their disorders can be treated and their quality of life improved.

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Don’t Ignore Symptoms of a “Mini-stroke.”

by Osman E. Osman, MD

When people think about a stroke, symptoms such as paralysis and loss of motor coordination come to mind. But a stroke doesn’t always happen this way. In fact, when a person experiences milder symptoms, it’s easier to explain them away because they don’t necessarily point to a health emergency.

But dismissing symptoms due to uncertainty can be dangerous.

Strokes are the third-leading cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer, and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke is an interruption of blood to the brain, either from a blood clot or the rupturing of a blood vessel, which results in a certain area of the brain not receiving the oxygen and nutrients it needs to function properly.

One type of stroke is a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Often called a “ministroke,” a TIA has symptoms that don’t last as

long. A TIA occurs when a blood clot briefly blocks an artery that supplies blood to the brain. TIA symptoms may include: OO Severe, sudden headache OO Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arms or legs on one side of the body OO Difficulty walking, loss of balance or coordination OO Dizziness OO Vision problems OO Confusion or trouble speaking clearly

A TIA should be considered a warning sign. It’s a strong predictor of a possible full-scale stroke which could be just a matter of days, weeks or months away.

What makes a TIA even more dangerous is that many people do not realize they are experiencing a mini-stroke and do

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not seek immediate medical care. A 2006 study by the American Heart Association found that less than half of people who suffer symptoms of a mini-stroke seek medical attention promptly, and only 10 percent go to the emergency room. Notably, 20 percent of patients incorrectly identified their symptoms as stress, fatigue, eye problems or a migraine.

If you experience any of the TIA symptoms – even briefly – it’s important to seek immediate medical attention. If you’re not sure, call your doctor or go to the emergency room. Time is critical in treating a possible stroke – and preventing a possible future stroke.

Your doctor can administer several tests to diagnose TIA and determine your future risk of stroke. This includes a review of your medical history, a physical and neurological exam, blood tests, imaging tests, and electrical tests that examine brain waves or study how the brain handles various sensory information.

TIA is a threat to your health – but also an opportunity to learn and step up your prevention efforts. To learn more, talk to your doctor or visit www.berwick-hospital.com and click on the Health Resources link.

Osman E. Osman, MD is a geriatrician and internist and a member of the Berwick Hospital Center medical staff. He is now accepting new patients at his office at 500 Fowler Ave., Suite 203, Berwick, 7524516. P

Long-Term Care Insurance

by Marlin Duncan

Long-term care insurance can help seniors pay the costs of long-term care, helping to avoid depletion of life savings for extended care. However, coverage is expensive.

Premiums increase the older you are when you buy it. The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that policies purchased at age 65 average $1,800 a year for four years of comprehensive coverage and $5,900 a year when purchased at age 79.

For those earning ample income, premiums can be affordable, but you need to make sure you will still be able to pay the premium after you retire. And even if you can, you may not be able to justify the expense if you have the resources to pay for care out of pocket. Your financial planner can help guide you in this decision.

Not all long-term insurance policies are created equal, so be sure you know what you are buying: OO Some policies cover only specific types of long-term care, while others will cover a variety, such as nursing home, assisted living or in-home care.

OO Know up front to what degree premiums may increase over time. Also be aware that premiums vary by the number of covered years. Lifetime coverage can be very expensive. When making this decision, the Kaiser Family Foundation advises, consider that “people between age 65 and 94 who enter a nursing home stay, on average, two and a half years, while 90% stay

less than four years.”

OO Many longterm care policies have an “elimination period,” that is, a waiting time during which the covered individual must pay for his own care. The longer the elimination period, the lower the premium.

OO Know what percentage of daily care costs your policy will cover, and realize that inflation will increase the costs.

Inflation protection is commonly sold as a rider for long-term care insurance.

OO Policies vary in how they define eligibility for benefits. Some plans, for instance, state that a senior qualifies when he or she can no longer perform certain defined activities of daily living. P

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Make sure all the things that are commonly touched are disinfected on a daily basis, including faucets, cabinets, the microwave and refrigerator. Other culprits are light switches, telephones, keyboards and remote controls.

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Because germs like moisture (the highest bacteria counts are found in sinks, mops and sponges), pop sponges in the microwave on high for one minute daily.

Microvascular Therapy, the use of ionic impulses to create neuromuscular stimulation of the venous muscle pump, shows fantastic results in treating peripheral neuropathy. That’s quite a mouth full, but to put it simply Microvascular Therapy works to increase neuronal blood flow, which improves nerve conduction, thus restoring sensation and reducing pain. Most mechanisms of neuropathy result in ischemia (restrictions of blood flow) and resultant hypoxia (loss of oxygen) thus degeneration of the nerve structure. It’s easy to see how restoring or improving blood flow can reduce or elevate the effects of neuropathy.

One study reveals 98% of patients experienced some return of sensation while 48% had full return of sensation. The same study revealed 95% of patients experienced some reduction in pain while 43% had complete relief from pain. 2% experienced no benefits. Another study suggests considerable improved wound healing secondary to increased blood flow.

Finally, patient testimonial shows one subject reports 10 out of 10 pain, living on Tramadol, Neurontin, and Hydrocodone and progressively worsening pain daily. After treatment the patient reports “I’m virtually pain free, no longer taking Tramadol or Neurontin and only half a Hydrocodone three times daily and wearing high heels for the first time in months.” Anthother subject notes not being able to tell the difference between a wood floor or cold tile and not being able to tell if there was a rock in her shoe. She was taking Tegretol, Neurontin, Ibuprofen and Norgesic Forte. Now she notes being able to wear dress shoes and hose as well as tennis shoes which was impossible before.

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Stretch Your Way to Better Health

by Dr. Joseph Diana

The busy schedules that we all have leave us wondering how we can ever find a way to improve our health. One of the easiest and quickest ways is to develop a stretching routine; it only takes a few minutes. Stretching in addition to a 20-minute walk daily can improve a wide variety of ailments. Here are a few healthful improvements that stretching can make: OO OO OO OO OO OO

Improve Posture Increase Flexibility Improve Circulation Enhance Coordination Relieve Stress Prevent Injury

It is best to stretch twice during a work out. You should never stretch immediately before a workout. Stretching before exercise can lead to injury, as your muscles are still cold. You should warm-up by performing your physical activity (walking or jogging) for five to ten minutes prior to your stretching. If you are cramped for time perform your routine after your workout. Just be sure to ease into the workout so you prevent injuries.

The Do’s and Don’ts of stretching: 1. Don’t stretch cold muscles-this leads to injuries.

2. Don’t bounce. Bouncing can cause small muscle tears, which turn into scar tissue and eventually cause increased muscle tightness and pain.

3. Don’t push past the resistance point.

If it hurts, you have stretched too far.

4. Do hold each stretch for at least 15 seconds and perform each stretch twice.

5. Do breathe deeply. When you breathe, you allow oxygen to flow to your muscles and increase the effectiveness of the stretch.

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When preparing for a workout, make certain that the following muscles are stretched: hamstrings (back of thigh), quadriceps (front of thigh), calf, hip, neck, shoulder and back. Always consult your healthcare provider for information on proper stretching for your health problems and specific workout stretches. P

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Cardiology Group Joins Health Alliance

The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance is pleased to announce its partnership with highly respected local cardiologists Thomas J. Ciotola, M.D., and Chandra M. Mohan, M.D., of Cardiology Associates of Hazleton.

An agreement recently signed by both parties finalized plans for Dr. Ciotola and Dr. Mohan to join Hazleton Professional Services, GHHA’s multi-specialty physician group, with an effective date of this partnership to be determined at some time in the future. This will allow time for a seamless transition in terms of insurance documentation and other administrative transactions.

“I am very excited that Dr. Ciotola and Dr. Mohan have decided to join the Alliance and HPS families. They are highlyrespected cardiologists who have worked closely with the Alliance for many years and they care deeply for their patients,” said Jim Edwards, Greater Hazleton Health Alliance’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Cardiology Associates of Hazleton was formed in 1980. Its highly-trained cardiologists and support staff provide diagnostic cardiovascular and internal medicine services to patients throughout Hazleton and its surrounding communities. Both Ciotola and Mohan are board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

When asked to comment on this new partnership, Ciotola said, “We have always had a good working relationship with

the physicians and staff at the Health Alliance. We look forward to working more closely with them to provide even greater resources and accessible care to our patients.”

Mohan agreed and added, “The alliance has made significant improvements over the past few years, and we wanted to align ourselves with a progressive healthcare organization that continually works to meet the medical needs of the community.” One of those programs will be the opening of a chest pain center sometime this year.

Ciotola, Mohan, and their staff will continue to see patients at their current office location at 141 North Vine Street, Hazleton.

They may be reached by calling 454-2467.

Today, independent doctors are joining hospitals in part to ease their struggles with costly administrative overhead, growing capital needs to set up electronic medical records and other technologies, and face financial pressures from dwindling Medicaid and Medicare payments, rising malpractice insurance premiums, and fear and uncertainty over what national health care reform promises.

“By combining our resources,” said Edwards, “I am confident we will be able to meet these and other yet identified challenges of healthcare.”

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The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance recently announced its new partnership with Cardiology Associates of Hazleton. Pictured signing the formal agreements are: (front row l to r) Dr. Chandra Mohan, Cardiologist, Jim Edwards, GHHA President/CEO, and Dr. Thomas Ciotola, Cardiologist. (Back row l to r) Jerry Panisak, Practice Manager for Cardiology Associates, and Bill Reppy, Cardiology Director at Hazleton General Hospital.

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Foot and ankle arthritis can affect the young and the old alike. The good news is that painful arthritis is treatable. Treatments can range from simple therapy to arch supports and braces. In more severe cases, surgery and joint replacement can be performed. The treatments are effective and can restore you back to a more active lifestyle. P

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The economy has forced many people to cut back on expenses in order to survive in today’s world. As jobs become harder to find and companies lay off employees, people are forced to worry about what is going to happen next. So, buying a brand new car is simply out of the question for many motorists. With credit tight and budgets stretched to the limit, it is becoming the norm to keep that older car running as long as possible.

According to a study published by R.L. Polk and Associates, Co., Americans are keeping their cars on the road longer than they ever have before. Data from July 2007 until July 2008 reveals that the average passenger car in use in 2008 was 9.4 years old, which exceeds the previous record of 9.2 years

from the last two years. This data does not seem like a large amount of difference, but when viewed from eight years ago, people were only keeping their cars an average of approximately six years. In fact, many people traded their cars every two to three years, now they are trading every six to seven years.

Another amazing study conducted by DriversSide.com and Kelton Research found that four out of five U.S. car owners plan to keep their current car longer because of the bad economy. Also, the median age of cars on the road today is eight years, the longest it’s been in 40 years.

But the economy is not the only reason drivers are keeping their cars longer.

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last longer than ever. It is not uncommon to drive a car beyond 200,000 miles, a feat that was not easy to accomplish ten or fifteen years ago. Keeping the old jalopy is becoming the popular thing to do. Extended warranties are also a factor in keeping a car longer. An extended warranty, which can cost 2,000 dollars or more, is still cheaper than the monthly expense of financing or leasing a new car.

Shop owners are also seeing an increase in vehicle owners who are more interested in keeping their higher mileage vehicle on the road. This is good news for local repair shops, but bad news for dealerships. Motorists will sooner spend a thousand dollars or more to repair and maintain their vehicles than to take on a larger financial obligation for a new vehicle. Most local shop owners will agree that car owners are in fact coming in and spending more on maintenance than ever before.

Maybe auto owners are getting rid of the old jalopy to save money on gas? Think again. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy Average for a car built in 1985 was 27.5 miles to the gallon. The C.A.F.E. for the year 2007 was 27.5 miles to the gallon, an astonishing fact due to todays focus on producing fuelefficient automobiles.

So if you are thinking about trading your car in for a new one, think again.

Maybe the benefits of putting a few dollars in your old trusty steed will outweigh the benefits of a new car. Get some estimates on how much it will cost to put your old car back into shape. Remember, maintaining your vehicle is always cost effective in the long run. It will keep your favorite vehicle running for many years to come. Happy motoring. P

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OO Prune dead, damaged, and diseased limbs from trees and shrubs, and determine if additional pruning is necessary to shape or reduce size.

OO Cut back ornamental grasses and other perennials that you left standing for winter interest and to benefit wildlife.

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Roasted Root Vegetable Soup Serves 4 to 6 “You can substitute pumpkin, turnip or celeriac for the swede (rutabaga), or just use a mixture — this is a very flexible recipe.”

— Neven Maguire, chef/owner of the renowned MacNean House and Restaurant in Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland; popular TV cooking star and cookbook author

1 small swede (rutabaga) cut into cubes 2 carrots, cut into cubes 1 parsnip, cut into cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Kerrygold Irish Butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 quart (4 cups) vegetable stock 1/2 cup single cream (or substitute half and half) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Place swede, carrots and parsnip on baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season generously and roast for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and tender, shaking baking sheet occasionally to ensure even cooking.

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Cheese Toasties Serves 4 to 6 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Kerrygold Irish Butter 8 slices firm, country-style white bread 1 package (7 ounces) Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese, grated 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives Salt and freshly ground black pepper Butter bread and arrange cheese over half of the slices, buttered side down. Sprinkle with chives and cover with remaining slices, buttered side up.

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Brown Soda Bread Makes 2 loaves “This is an all-purpose and relatively foolproof recipe based on several I collected while researching ‘The Country Cooking of Ireland.’”

— author Colman Andrews, whose Irish cookbook won the 2010 James Beard Foundation award for Best International Cookbook and Cookbook of the Year

3 1/2 cups stone-ground whole wheat flour, preferably Irish or Irish-style 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour, preferably Irish, or pastry flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon softened Kerrygold Irish Butter, plus more for greasing 1 3/4 to 2 cups room-temperature buttermilk Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix wheat flour, white flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Work butter into mixture with your fingers.

Form a well in the middle of flour mixture and pour buttermilk into the well. Form your hand into a rigid claw and stir dough slowly but steadily in a spiral motion, starting in the middle and working outwards. Dough should be soft but not too wet or sticky. (Start with 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, gradually adding, if necessary, to achieve the right consistency.)

Turn dough out onto a floured board.

Flour your hands lightly, then shape dough into a flat rectangle about 2 inches high. Cut dough in half lengthwise with a wet knife, then gently push each half into a lightly greased glass or foil loaf pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the tops of the loaves are nicely browned.

Serve this bread with plenty of Kerrygold Irish Butter.

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Dubliner Shepherd’s Pie

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“Our family loves a hearty shepherd’s pie after a long day working on the farm.

Because our cows produce milk to make Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese, we like to add some shredded Dubliner to the potato crust.”

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Potato Topping: 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish Butter 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish Butter 1 medium onion, chopped 4 small carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup Guinness Stout 3/4 cup beef stock 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly butter an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or until very tender; drain well. Mash with butter and milk until smooth, then stir in cheese and salt and set aside.

Crumble beef into a medium skillet and cook until no longer pink; remove from skillet and set aside. In same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and carrots; cook for 10 minutes over medium heat to soften, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute more.

Add Guinness, stock, thyme and salt; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened then stir in peas and cooked beef. Spoon into prepared baking dish then spread potato mixture over the top.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

Recipe adapted from the “Ballymaloe Cookery Course Book” published by Kyle Cathie.

Rub butter into flour just until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then stir in sugar.

Sprinkle this mixture over rhubarb in the pie dish. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until topping is cooked and golden. Serve with whipped cream and soft brown sugar, or try stirring a little Amaretto into your cream.

“Crumbles are the ultimate comfort food. Vary the fruit according to the season.”

— Darina Allen, founder of the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland

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The Cork Butter Exchange, a market created by the merchants of Cork City in 1769, was in its time, the largest butter market in the world, exporting as far away as Europe and America.

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Garden Club Federation of PA 81st Annual Convention at Skytop Lodge

The GCFP will hold its 81st Annual Convention "The Best Antiques Are Old Friends" on April 10-12 at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA.

There will be a program on Sunday "Crinoline to Crinoline 1850 to 1950"

by Ellie Laubner, lecturer and teacher, and a graduate of East Stroudsburg University. She has had vintage fashion exhibits at Kemerer Museum in Bethlehem and has donated over 3,500 items to the Allentown Art Museum.

Monday's program is "Candy in the Garden" by Kent Russell from Russell Gardens in Bucks County. He has been listed as a preferred speaker by the Garden Clubs of America and has done lectures for numerous garden clubs and horticulture organizations.

His recent presentations have included The Newport and Philadelphia Flower Shows.

Tuesday Judges Council Luncheon "The Eclectic Spirit" will offer an Eclectic range of design ideas that both judges and garden clubbers can use. Brenda Bingham, keynote speaker, will present ideas for the average member at home as well as the new creative designs from the handbook for flower shows. Brenda is a Master Judge and winner of numerous local, state and national awards.

In addition, there are tours planned for the spouses. Sunday's tour will take you to the Delaware Water Gap from a trolley ride, and includes lunch at the Sycamore Grill, for $60.00 per person. A tour of Grey Towers in Milford is planned for Monday. Grey Towers is the home of Governor Gifford Pinchot, two time governor of Pennsylvania and first director of the United States Forest Service.

Lunch will be at the elegant Hotel Fauchere, known for innovative cuisine for 150 years and host to such people as Andrew Carnegie, Mae West, Babe Ruth and three U.S. Presidents. Cost is $75.00 per person.

On Tuesday, a visit to Mt. Airy Casino to try your luck at the slots. Lunch will be on your own at your choice of many fine restaurants. The cost for this tour is $10.00 for transportation, or drive on your own.

In addition to the programs and tours, there will be workshops and demonstrations, such as Herbal Cooking Demonstration, Staging Matters, Look Who's Coming To Dinner - The Judges, and Heirloom Gardening.

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All-Phase Electric Supply is helping you save energy this winter. All-Phase is stocking a Honeywell electronic programmable thermostat to help manage heating the house. These programmable thermostats carry an energy star rating. Installing an energy star rated programmable thermostat qualifies PPL customers for a rebate of the purchase price up to $50.00. This information can be

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"Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men."

- Jane Addams "Fall seven times, stand up eight."

- Japanese proverb

Spring into Gardening

Penn State Master Gardeners of Luzerne County will present Spring into Gardening at the Technology Center of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus in Lehman on Saturday, April 30.

This day-long event features workshops on backyard fruit trees, native plants, lawn care, insects, wildlife in the garden, heritage gardens, growing herbs, and gardening in difficult places. Rob Rave, Head Landscape Designer, Owner and Operator of Rave Landscaping & Discount Plant Center will be the keynote speaker, introducing new perennial varieties for 2011. Each participant will be able to choose four workshops to attend as well as the keynote address.

In addition to the workshops, a plant sale and flea market will be operating all day, and Master Gardeners will be available at the information table to answer your personal gardening questions.

Seating is limited. Register early to reserve your place. The registration fee is $25

by April 1, or $30 from April 2 to 22. Registration must be received by April 22. The registration fee includes morning refreshments, lunch, and handouts.

To register for this event go to http://extension.psu.edu. From there click on Upcoming Events on the right side, half way down the screen. Events are listed chronologically. Scroll down to April 2011 and look for the Spring into Gardening link on April 30th, then click the blue Register button and fill in your information.

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(NAPSA)-If, like many people, you've begun to wonder whether eating sugar affects health, there may be good news for you.

First, you're far from alone. Almost everyone enjoys sugars and the occasional sweet treat. In fact, a fondness for sweet taste is present from birth and liking sweet tastes is in part determined by your genes.

Next, you should know that there are many types of sugars and the terms used to describe sugars can be confusing. Sugars are carbohydrates, which serve as the main energy source for the body. They occur both naturally and as ingredients in many foods.

The most familiar sugar is sucrose (what's called "table sugar"), which is made of two simple sugars, fructose and glucose. Fruits and vegetables naturally contain fructose and glucose. Other sugars used in foods include agave nectar, corn syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, invert sugar, lactose (that is, milk sugar) and other syrups.

Research suggests that the body does not distinguish between sugars added to

foods (the sugar found in a sweet roll) and naturally occurring sugars. Regardless of the name or source, sugars contribute about the same 4 calories per gram to the diet as do protein and complex carbohydrates.

Health professionals recommend that people who consume sugar do so in moderation as part of a healthful diet that provides the appropriate amount of daily calories. For people trying to manage their weight, regular exercise and keeping an eye on calories are essential-and that includes calories from dietary fats, protein and carbohydrates such as sugar. People who are very physically active burn more calories, so they can add more calories to their diet in any form they choosefrom dairy products, meats, vegetables, fruits and the occasional sweet treat.

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The 8th Annual Girardville

Hosted by The Ancient Order of Hibernians Jack Kehoe Division #1 Girardville

With entries expected to be over 200, the parade will feature pipe and drum bands, high school bands, string bands and many floats and marching units. Â After the parade there will be Irish entertainment, food and refreshments at several locations nearby.

Register up until 11:30 AM March 19th at Girard Hose Co. No. 1 at 120 E. Main Street. Register earlier for a better spot in the parade line-up. Registrants can register by mail by sending the name and type of organization and number of marchers to John "Mouche" Mc Nelis, Parade Chairman, 102 W. South St., Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Early arrival is suggested as parking will be at a premium. The town will be closed to traffic after 10:00 AM.

Hazleton Concert Series Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, the Greater Hazleton Concert Series presents an evening of fun family entertainment. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that have entertained crowds around the world. This amazing family of nine seasoned performers will bring their special brand of music and dance to the Hazleton High School Auditorium Thursday, March 17th at 7:30 PM.

This family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love their high-powered step dancing and fast fiddling, as well as their other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. The Hunt Family Fiddlers have performed internationally, opened three consecutive years for the Virginia Symphony at the “Symphony Under the Stars” concert. Clint and Sandy, along with their seven children Jessica, Jennifer, Joshua, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and Jamison have won numerous awards in fiddle and

Irish dance as well as singing contests around the world, and are now touring the nation in theatres, colleges, and festivals.

The Hunt Family Fiddlers are refreshing entertainment and are growing in demand. The family completed three seasons at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, producing and performing four different shows. This versatility and popularity with audiences led to the development of several themed shows, including “Riverdance and Celtic Favorites”, “The Sound of Music”, Italian favorites a la “O Sole Mio” and “Time to Say Goodbye” and a “Fall Harvest Hoedown” with fast-

paced bluegrass fiddling and lots of supercharged dancing. They will amaze you with their high-class performance and capture your heart with their charm!

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The Greater Hazleton Concerts continues its exciting 75th Anniversary celebration with the Concert Series giving away a sixth piece of Diamond jewelry to one lucky concert attendee. Tickets for the Hunt Family Fiddlers St Patrick’s Day Celebration are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864, or Joan at 455-0990. An exciting video preview of The Hunt Family Fiddlers can be seen on-line at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=WF4EMnJAI6E P

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The board game Mancala may date back to as far as 3,000 B.C. "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail."

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Tips for choosing the Wedding Venue that is right for You!

by Gene Curry

Let me start by congratulating all the newly engaged couples! This is a very exciting time in your lives and should not be a time of stress. To avoid the stress in the planning process, my advice to all the Edgewood Brides is to take your time, gather and compare the facts and plan in advance. Develop a budget for the entire wedding that is financially comfortable. Stay within your budget during the planning process. Consider any additional financial contributions from family members.

When searching for the perfect venue to host your wedding reception, there are many things to keep in mind. Not only must it be a beautiful setting, but it needs to suit all of your needs. Here is a good opportunity to make a checklist of needs in advance.

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Do they provide a ceremony site and if so what is the fee and what does it include? If you are having your ceremony in a house of worship, how far is it from there to the venue? 15 minutes might be a reasonable drive for your guests, but an hour would not be.

How many guests can the site accommodate? It is very important to have a realistic idea of your guest count before signing an agreement with the venue. It is not at all uncommon for a bride and groom to have their eye on a venue only to find out that the space cannot comfortably accommodate their guest count. Even if you can technically fit everyone into a room, will there be enough space for a good flow, or will it feel cramped and overcrowded? At Edgewood we utilize the grounds and the golf course view as well as the indoor ballroom to maximize the flow and feel of your reception.

A venue which books back to back events on the same day or the Ballroom A and Ballroom B scenario may not be something you are comfortable with. There are many things that can go wrong. Brides need to be assured that the staff is focusing on making the day special for them. That requires attention to details. When caterers schedule two or more events at the same time, attention to detail may be lost. Edgewood in the Pines hosts one wedding per day. Your wedding day is yours exclusively.

Once you have found a venue that suits your guest list and taste, it is time to get down to details. Obviously, the price is going to be a major factor. Do they offer an all inclusive package? All inclusive package meaning champagne toast, hors D’oeuvres, entrees, linens including chair covers, fresh floral centerpieces, wedding cake and an open bar package. Packages are generally the most economical since it is priced as a whole package.

What is included in the per person price quote? Are service fees and sales tax included in the quote, or are they additional?

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Look for hidden costs such as a cake cutting fee, valet parking fee, room set up fee and an additional bartender fees, to name a few. Remember, at this point, ask questions!

If an outdoor reception is more your style, remember to factor in all costs. These costs can include a site fee and necessary rental items such as chairs, tables, linens, china and so on. Be sure to compare these costs to a per person cost at a banquet venue specializing in weddings. A banquet venue may seem to have a higher per person cost at first look, but if they provide everything that you will need, you might save money in the long run.

After you have narrowed your list of venues down to your top choices, you will want to find out more about the quality of their services. Ask for a list of recommendations. Be sure to follow up and call those former clients to be certain that they were pleased with the final results of their event, as well as with the customer service during the planning stages.

You can also ask around in the community to find out about the reputation of a venue.

Ask to visit the venue when they are set up for an event.

The earlier you book, the more likely you will are to get the date you desire. If you are planning a wedding reception within the year, it’s best to have an alternative day.

Popular locations will book up one to three years in advance, so it is a good idea to start your search as soon as that engagement ring is on your finger. If you have your heart set on a very popular venue in your area, it will pay to be flexible about your date and time. You may not be able to score the Saturday in June or October but perhaps they could fit you in on a Friday night instead. Many venues offer discounts when an event is booked on a nontraditional day.

Then meet with the venues wedding coordinator and sign your agreement with your deposit, and your venue will be all set.

Choosing your reception venue early is very wise because it will help you in deciding about all of the other elements of your wedding. The place that you decide to hold your wedding will set the tone for everything else. Choose a place that you really love, and your wedding reception will be that much more memorable. Every Bride wants a dream Wedding, when you bring us that dream, we will exceed your expectations. P

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“Got Knewz” by The Knewz is the latest CD offering by this talented group of musicians.

The arrangements are solid and the sound quality is exceptional. Some of my favorite tunes are “Long Story Short”, “Wypij Sobie”, “Let’s Go”, “My Heart” and a great instrumental—“Pickles and Peppers”.

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“These guys really have what it takes.” That was my initial thought when I first heard one of their CDs. The band in question was “The Knewz” from upstate New York.

I found their sound to be fresh, lively, well balanced, and “really good.” This is not a surprise, since each of the musicians in this group have performed with some of the top polka bands in the industry.

How good are they? Well, if I wanted to introduce a few “non-fans” to polka music, I would play them a song or two by the Knewz. This would be a sure way to win them over.

Just who is “The Knewz”? Mike Burka (one of the trumpet players) started the Knewz back in the late 1980’s. At that time, the band recorded their first CD—Have You Heard The Knewz. The band broke up shortly thereafter. However, in 2004, much to the delight of their many fans,. Tom Picciano, the current leader, decided to give the band another try.

The newly reborn Knewz played

their first job on Dyngus Day in Buffalo, New York in 2005.

Since reuniting, The Knewz has been recognized with many nominations and awards. In 2006, their song—“When She’s Gone” was nominated for Song of The Year by the International Polka Association. Another tune, “When I Call Your Name” was awarded the 2007 Song of The Year by the United States Polka Association.

In addition, in 2008, their CD— “4th Edition”—was awarded CD of The Year by the International Polka Association.

The band members are: Tom Picciano, the leader on trumpet, clarinet, and vocals; Andy Bojczuk on drums and vocals; Mike Burka on trumpet and vocals; John Fomenko on accordion; Brian Urbanczyk on bass; and Tommy Wanderlich on concertina, clarinet, sax, and vocals.

The Knewz has performed in many states across the United States—from Arizona to Massachusetts. And, at this writing, they are in the process of recording a new CD. If their previous work is any indication, this new collection of songs will be outstanding.

In closing, be sure to tune into “The Polka Connection” radio show on WAZL 1490 every Sunday from 10:30 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.” If you’re not there, you don’t know what you’re missing!

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When you travel from Morrisville, Pa. to Trenton, NJ. you drive over the well known Delaware River Bridge. One of Trenton’s most notable landmarks is the Delaware River Bridge with the enormous neon slogan, “Trenton Makes -- The World Takes.”

The slogan was adopted in 1910 to represent Trenton’s leadership position in the manufacturing of a multitude of goods most notably steel, rubber, wire cables, linoleum and ceramics. Albeit Trenton no longer enjoys this recognition for manufacturing leadership the famous neon sign remains firmly in place as a historical reference to bygone days.

I often thought the Hazleton area could install a large sign stating that “Hazleton Area Makes -- The World Takes.” We have a much more important product, some-

thing extremely significant, which is our people. Young adults who were born and raised in this area have pursued prominent leadership roles in a myriad of diversified careers in various parts of our country. The success they enjoy in their careers is a direct result of their upbringing in the Hazleton area. From a young age we were instilled with a strong work attitude, ethical standards, moral and spiritual fiber and dedication to giving a good days work each and every working day.

Parents and community leaders fostered the value of having a positive attitude and a desire to do the right thing. Employers are always ready to hire workers who come from the Hazleton area. We have gained this reputation the old fashion way we earned it.

The Bethlehem Steel Company had

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an open door policy for any worker from the Hazleton area. Joe Andrejco was an Executive Administrator. Jackie Walter, WHHS graduate, was a foreman at this plant. My brother, Joe, Eddie and Francis Quinn and Eddie Schagen were employed by the PP&L in Allentown. Buzz Trieble, Joe Gallagher, Bob Wersinger, Jimmy Diane and Larry Lengle were employed in the Wilmington, Delaware area. One summer, Dan Sekanovich, Bob Probert, Charlie Podlesny, Red McMongle Bob Johnson and I were hired for summer jobs with the PP&L digging pole holes in the Allentown area. Our foreman told us he would rather have one worker from the Hazleton area than three from other areas.

There are some notable Hazleton area residents who gained national recognition for their exemplary work performance.

We know of Jack Palance, Joe Maddon, Colonel Ray Stecker, Dan Sekanovich, Dr. Susan Jeffers, Tom Matchick, Joe Andrejco, George Cheverko, Jim Honochik, Red Meinhold, and Bob Tucker. Many residents remember these shining stars and I am sure the readers can add other names to this distinguished list of former residents. As you think of your entry into this Distinguished People Hall of Fame I would like to offer additional names for your consideration.

During a speaking engagement in the Boston area I turned the TV on in my hotel room to catch the evening news. As I looked at the screen I knew I recognized the presenter on the program. It was a former MMI graduate, Murray Feingold. Murray played basketball for MMI and played in the Dream Game at HHS in 1948. He is now Dr. Murray Feingold a highly respected pediatrics and clinical physician in the Boston area.

He is the Physician-in-Chief of the Feingold Center for Children. He is President of the Genesis Fund a charity dedicated to helping children born with birth defects, mental retardation and genetic diseases.

Carl Casagrande graduate of WHHS is a highly decorated combat and test pilot who lived in Portland, Maine. By the age of 15, Carl had his pilot’s license. Through his professional career he logged more than 13,000 hours of flying time and learned to fly more than 190 types of aircrafts. He served two tours in Vietnam was shot down three times and received sixty medals. Gov. Jim Baldacci of Maine ordered flags flown at half staff in Portland in remembrance of Carl Casgrande’s service to his country.

Stewart Veale graduated from HHS and made his professional career in Ridgefield, NJ. He graduated from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Served in the army and was in Korea. He was the Mayor of Ridgefield for

twenty six years. During his tenure he was responsible for many innovative programs that defined the community as a leader in the state for town planning and growth and development. He was inducted into the Mayors Hall of Fame.

Dr. Susan Jeffers (Gildenberg) graduated from WHHS. She is a national and international speaker. She has written a wealth of books including “Brother Eagle, Sister Sky,” “I Can Handle It: How to Teach your Children Self-Confidence,” “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway,” and “Inner Talk for A Confident Day.” As well as being a best selling author, she is sought after as a public speaker and has been a guest on many radio and television shows, nationally and internationally. For ten years she was the Executive Director of the Floating Hospital, New York’s Ship of Health. The Los Angeles Times said, “Susan Jeffers is attractive, articulate, artfully commanding.”

When I was stationed in Nurnberg, Germany I had the good fortune of playing on the Southern Area All Star Basketball team. We had a league game scheduled in Heidelberg, Germany. When we arrived by bus we pulled up to the Administrative Building. I went in to get directions to the gym. I noticed a sign on the door behind the secretary’s desk. It read, “Mr. Bennie Rockovich, Director of the European Military and Recreational Operations.” I asked the secretary if she would give him a note from me. She was polite but told me he was in a high level conference with two Generals, several sports celebrities and various town officials. She did take the note into him. Within three minutes the door opened and out walked Bennie Rockovich former WWHS star football player. He was very gracious and wanted to be sure I was taken care and said he would stop

by the game. I later found out that he was one of the highest ranking civilians in the chain of command throughout the European Theatre of Operations. Mr. Rockovich reminded me of the obvious that our “roots” run deep in the Hazleton area.

If you ask coaches in New Jersey to name one of the Best of the Best the name Emil Wandishin is frequently at the top of the list. Emil was the varsity basketball coach at Ewing High School, NJ. His team was well known for discipline, tenacity, pride and team work. His former players still gravitate to their former coach, still respect him, and still embrace him. The community of Ewing honored him by naming the gym after him.

He has won State Championships, sent players to elite colleges and to the NBA. One of his famous players, Hollis Copeland played for the New York Knicks. He is in the Luzerne County Hall of Fame, Hazleton Area Hall of Fame, St Francis College Hall of Fame and the Trenton Area Hall of Fame. Emil Wandishin is a clone of the all time great Hazleton High School coach, Mr. Hughie McGeehan.

The following former residents of Hazleton should be in our Distinguished People Hall of Fame. Robert Longo has been an energetic and driving force in the Fallsburg Lions Club for over 57 years. His US Postal Art Work has gained him a number of significant awards. Marianne Fidishin former WHHS graduate is a resident of Chicago.

She has been special education coordinator for the Bensenville, Ill, School District. She coordinates and collaborates on all special education curricular and procedural revisions for the district. Dr. Wally Kisthardt a HHS graduate is a college professor at Park University in Kansas. He is frequently a keynote speaker in the field of mental health program-

ming. He has been a speaker in forty states, in England and in New Zealand. Kelli (Hunt) Kidd a WHHS graduate did graduate study at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. And the University of Washington in Seattle, where she received her Masters Degree in nutritional science. She is on the staff at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. As a certified dietician her duties include nutrition counseling for the student athletes and helping cadets to overcome eating disorders and assisting with menu planning. Amanda Makarewicz graduated summa cum laude from Seton Hall University. She is a research chemist for Merck Pharmaceuticals. Paul West, Weatherly High School graduated in the top ten percent of his class from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. He was a marketing communication supervisor for the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware.

Frank Puschauver graduated from St. Francis College where he was a stellar basketball player. He played in the NIT in Madison Square Garden and was inducted into the St Francis Hall of Fame. He earned a Wharton School Executive Finance Certificate and spent 39 years with Mobil.

I know you will have many more names to add to this list. There are countless former residents of the Hazleton area who have been very successful in their careers. If you talk with any former resident of the Hazleton area they will all refer back to the excellent formative years growing up in this area.

They will all speak with pride about the respect they had and still have for their schools and their community within the Hazleton area. . With a sense of pride and profound gratitude we embrace the slogan, “Hazleton Area Makes and the World Takes.” P

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The pilot episode will air on 1490 WAZL in March, followed by a focus group meeting, during which chosen participants will be able to meet the producers (one of whom, Ron Lyon, is a Hazleton native) and offer their opinion of the new show.

In these difficult times, your passport to financial freedom is on the way – all you have to do is tune in to “What Does It Mean To You?” on 1490 WAZL. Broadcast times will be Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and Wednesday, March 16th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. See Ad on page 69 (opposite) for information on how to become a part of the focus group which will listen and rate the show. Free light refreshments and drinks will be offered in one of the area’s newest, trendiest restaurants! For Free! Call today!P "A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles."

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Joseph and Dominic Tarone came from a large family that consisted of 7 brothers and 3 sisters.

Their parents, Josephine and Louis Tarone, immigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. They came to America with the hope of a better life for them and their children. Life at that time wasn’t easy. Most children went to work to help support their family. Joseph and Dominic were no exception.

As teenagers, Joseph and Dominic, were unable to finish their education and began to work in order to help out their family. They were both employed at Genetti’s Market. While working at Genetti‘s they learned the daily operations of a food market. The experience and skills they learned helped them open a business of their own.

In the late 1930s, Joseph and Dominic decided to open a store of their own.

They planned to build their store on the corner of 16th and Alter Streets. On March 10th, 1941 their dream became a reality and Tarone Brothers opened for business.

Soon after the opening of Tarone Brothers, Joseph went into the Army to serve his country in WWII. Dominic was left to operate the business with the help of family members and employees. In 1945, Joseph returned home and along with Dominic and their sister, Edith, they worked together to build up the business.

While competing with the prices of chain stores, Tarone Brothers continued to thrive with Joseph and Dominic‘s long hours and hard work. Tarone Brothers become noted for their fresh cut meats, homemade sausage, fresh produce, and brand name items.

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As the business began to grow, so did the families of Dominic and Joseph.

Dominic and his wife, Marie, raised 3 daughters. Joseph and his wife, Agnes, raised 3 daughters and a son. As children, they all spent time working in the store. In 1971, Joseph’s son, Robert, graduated from Wilkes University with a degree in Business. After graduation, Robert became an integral part of the business.

In the late 1970’s, their brothers, Jim, Eddie, Tony, and Arthur, retired from their jobs and helped out.

In the mid 1980s, Dominic retired from the business but continued working on a part-time basis. Joseph continued to operate the business along with his son, Robert.

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(NAPSA)-Army Staff Sgt. Gabriel Garcia realized how much he needed his family when he lost his right arm in combat. Now, as Garcia learns to use a prosthetic, his entire family participates in his recovery at the Warrior Transition Unit (WTU) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Soldiers requiring at least six months of complex medical care are assigned to one of the 29 WTUs throughout the United States and Europe. At these facilities, more than 9,000 soldiers like Garcia have one mission: to heal and transition, either back to the force or to veteran status. Garcia spends his days attending appointments for medical care, physical therapy and occupational therapy, and working toward his transition goals.

With the support of his medical providers and professional multidisciplinary team, Garcia articulated his goals through his Comprehensive Transition Plan (CTP), developed by the Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC). The CTP is a six-part process that includes a personalized plan for each wounded soldier.

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I also have several friends who enjoy reading that felt the same way. So instead of just packing them up and storing them in the attic, I decided to start selling them online. I came up with the idea of asking family and friends for their unwanted books. As people started giving me books they no longer wanted or needed, I would sell them online. Because I rely on others to give me books I wanted to find a way to give back. I have decided to choose a charity or a good cause to donate to once a month in honor of everyone who gives me books or buys books from me. What has been really neat is that as I have decided to choose different charities or causes every month, people have made suggestions to me of who to choose. This has made me more aware of how many good causes there are and has educated me in how so many others give back. So not only am I helping charities close to my heart, I am helping charities close to the hearts of people who have given me books to sell or have bought them from me. I have donated to or have plans to donate to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the SPCA, the Little League, the YMCA, and the list continues to grow. In addition, I have decided to blog every month about where I will be donating to. You may follow my blog at: http://victoriatracysbooks. blogspot.com If you would like to check out my books for sale, please visit www.victoriatracysbooks.com I also continue to collect books to sell. I accept any kind of books from children’s, cookbooks, spiritual, sports, fiction, non-fiction, etc. I also collect audio books, tapes, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes. The only thing I don’t take is magazines. If you would like to give books they can be dropped off at PVS Wholesale 642 Foster Avenue/ Freeland (570)636-9878, Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm or you may contact me at tlherb@gmail. com and I would be glad to pick them up. P

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In addition to careful consideration of withdrawal rates, retirees must be aware of the significant risk market volatility poses. Erratic swings in equity-based investments can decimate portfolio values without warning seriously threatening potential future income since percentage-based withdrawals shrink as total assets are eroded.

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(NAPSA)-Helping your children to future academic success can start with something as simple as taking the time to read with them.

Studies show that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a critical milestone on the path to graduation. This is the time when children make the transition from learning to read to reading to learn. To reach this milestone, children need the help of parents and caring adults who are willing to read with them, in addition to age-appropriate books.

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To make sure parents, caring adults and children get the reading tools and resources they need, organizations such as Target and First Book, which are committed to promoting childhood literacy, provide new books to children from low-income communities.

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In addition, Kyle Zimmer, president of First Book, offers these answers anyone can use to help nurture a child's love of reading: Q. How can parents inspire a love of reading?

A. Make reading fun. Attend story time readings at the library, arrange a weekly reading hour in a park with friends or even host family reading nights complete with props to help make books come to life. The most important thing is to read to kids as much as you can.

Q. What if parents lack access to books?

A. One of the biggest factors affecting literacy is access to books. Visiting your child's school library is an easy way to find books but parents can also start a neighborhood book exchange or order books online.

Programs that serve kids from low-income families can also register with First Book to access brand-new books.

Q. How can parents integrate reading into their lives?

A. Reading to kids every day is incredibly important. One of the easiest ways for parents to find time to read with their children is to integrate reading activities into their daily routine. For example, parents can read an extra book or two before bedtime, play audio books in the car on the way to school or even ask their children to retell

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Q. How can people without children make a difference?

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Estate Planning - Part Four: Avoiding The Pitfalls, First Step

by Gordon L. Bigelow, Esq.

In estate planning, to achieve the desired estate plan and avoiding the most typical of pitfalls, requires a collaborative effort between the client and the lawyer.

There are basic steps that one can take before the initial meeting with an attorney, to avoid walking into the meeting empty handed. Information is the key. Assisting the attorney in securing complete information is the task of a well prepared client. First, at the initial meeting produce copies of all existing estate planning documents, your will, power of attorney documents, any trust documents, and existing pre- or post- nuptial agreements or property settlement agreements made pursuant to a divorce. Second complete family information including the names, dates of birth and addresses of spouses, children, grandchildren, intended beneficiaries, etc…

It is a most common mistake when documents are prepared with the misspelling of names. Third, provide complete financial information. It is important to identify all of the assets, the estimated values and the manner by which they are titled. When dealing with married couples, it is important to identify whether the asset is held in both names or in the name of only one spouse. The easiest way to provide the financial information is to produce copies of the most recent statements of the bank or investment accounts, the annuity contracts, retirement IRA’s, pensions, copies of deeds, car titles, etc…

Fourth, provide a detailed list identifying any personal affects, such as watches, rings, furniture, or collectables and to whom they are to be gifted. When it comes to personal effects, most often it is recommended that the will reference the existence of a memorandum outside the will be which the

personal representative can affect the distribution, which allows the client to make changes from time to time without the necessity of involving the attorney, or provide for a lottery scheme that would provide for the distribution of items in turn.

Fifth, provide in writing the distribution plan that you as the client want to achieve. It is then the responsibility of the attorney to determine whether it can be achieved, how it can be achieved and then to devise the provisions in the will or outside documents to accomplish the goals set by the client. And don’t forget about your pets. An increasing number of informed clients are providing for the establishment of trust funds with sufficient assets and the designation of a caretaker to care for their pets.

In addition, provide detailed instruction on your wishes regarding disposition of your remains and burial. This information will be inserted in the Will, however, since the Will generally is not addressed until after death and burial has occurred, it may be important that these instructions be memorialized in a separate writing, signed by the client and provided to family members or the personal representative. The instructions would include whether the remains are to be cremated, if so how the ashes are to be disposed of, if buried, the name of the cemetery, where the services are to be held, or if there is a prepaid or prearranged funeral. Prepaid and prearranged burials are becoming more common, especially in light of the Medicaid spend down provisions.

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So, What are the Damages?

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When you sue someone because some type of harm has occurred, you will have to translate your claim into dollar figures, called damages. Some types of injury are more easily translated into dollars than others. For most “property damage” claims, a simple written estimate or appraisal is usually all that is necessary. Yet calculation of other types of damage, such as "pain and suffering" in personal injury cases, is very subjective.

There is no clear method of determining the value of pain, or the ability to lead a normal, pain-free life. This is an area where a lawyer's advocacy can have a significant impact on the amount of a damage award. When a case goes to litigation, your attorney decides what type of damages to claim: OO “compensatory damages” for any outof-pocket losses;

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(NAPSA)-It's a typical scene: You've cleaned out a closet or your garage and have a box full of items you no longer want. You'd rather give it to charity than send it to the landfill or have a timeconsuming garage sale.

You know you can deduct the value of the items on your tax return when you itemize, but how can you determine the value?

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To help, William R. Lewis, CPA, of Certified Used Clothing Values, Inc., developed an 84-page booklet titled "Money-For Your Used Clothing." It lists values for more than 1,200 items of clothing and household goods commonly donated to charity. The values come from annual surveys of consignment and thrift stores throughout the United States, conforming to new IRS requirements for valuing donated items.

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Handling Market Volatility

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Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common sense tips can help.

- buying shares when price is lowest. When the price is higher, you buy fewer shares of stock, but when the price is lower, the same amount will buy you more.

Don't put your eggs all in one basket

Diversifying your investment portfolio is one of the key ways to handle market volatility. Because asset classes often perform differently under different market conditions, spreading your assets across a variety of investments has the potential to help reduce your overall risk. Asset allocation involves asset classes that are appropriate for you and allocating a certain percentage of your investment dollars to each class.

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When the market goes down and investment losses pile up, you may be tempted to pull out of the stock market and look for less volatile investments. Before you leap into a different investment strategy, make sure you're doing it for the right reasons. How you choose to invest your money should be consistent with your goals and time horizon.

Putting investment dollars into principal and liquidity products may be the right strategy for you if your goals are shortterm. If you still have years to invest, stocks have historically outperformed stable value investments over time, although past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Look for the silver lining

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Manage Stress at Tax Time

(NAPSA)-Both individual taxpayers and small-business owners can find tax time a stressful season-and with good reason.

According to the IRS, individual taxpayers can find return preparation so overwhelming that about 60 percent now pay preparers to do it for them.

For many, just choosing the right accountant can be stressful. That's because, according to the Government Accountability Office, there are about 90,000 tax and accounting firms out there to choose from.

Fortunately, there are practical steps individual and small-business owners can take to reduce stress-and possibly their tax burden as well. Here are some tips: • Don't put it off. According to the IRS, more than 10 million taxpayers procrastinate every year and end up filing a tax extension.

Misery may love company, but you don't have to keep putting off filing, particularly since there is a new online service that can help find the expert assistance that's right for you.

• The right expert can make a difference. According to the National Taxpayers Union, in 2007, nearly 37 million taxpayers forgot to claim a tax credit due to overwhelming tax regulation changes.

Many taxpayers recognize that finding an accountant they can trust may actually save them money.

• Take advantage of the latest technology. Much in the same way that online services help consumers select movies to rent or a travel destination, there is a new online service designed to help taxpayers select the right accountant or tax preparer.

Called Teaspiller, the company also employs an individualized accountant reviews system. Maintained by the community itself, the reviews system ensures that both accountants and customers are matched based on a host of critical factors, including unique tax preparation needs, specific industry characteristics, location and size.

In addition, the service allows users to transfer essential tax files, conduct conversations with the accountant, file and securely exchange payment for fees-without ever stepping foot into a tax preparation office.

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by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq.

In order to determine whether a person qualifies for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a form commonly called the “Means Test” must be completed. It is a government developed form that determines whether or not you have “disposable income,” which is the amount of money you should have available to pay creditors. The form is not always realistic as certain numbers are dictated by government guidelines. Other numbers however, are “actual” figures so the form is a “hybrid” of reality.

The government has set forth certain income guidelines for people, which vary according to state and your household size. If your yearly income is less than these guidelines, you normally will qualify for a Chapter 7. In Pennsylvania, the “Means Test” guidelines are as follows: a) single person = $44,172; b) household of two = $52,839; c) household of three = $66,030; d) household

of four = $78,626. If your household has more than four people, the figure increases by $7,500 for each person.

Just because you make more money than the figures outlined above, does not mean that you do not qualify for a Chapter 7. It just means that the remainder of the form needs to be completed. If at the end of the form your disposable income is less than $117 per month you qualify for a Chapter 7. This is called “passing” the Means Test. If your disposable income is more than $117, you may still qualify but the outcome is not certain.

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Liberty Tax Service: Tax Season Is In Full Swing

Tax season is in full swing and so we turn our attention to the various deductions and credits that can either increase our refund or lower the amount that we have to pay Uncle Sam. Here are a few credits that may affect you this year:

The Making Work Pay provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a refundable tax credit of up to $400 for working individuals and up to $800 for married taxpayers filing joint returns.

One big change for 2011, you actually see in your paycheck already, is due to the reduction of the Social Security tax rate. The rate was reduced by two percentage points, down from 6.2% to 4.2%, beginning January 1, 2011. Therefore, when you file your income taxes for tax year 2011, the Making Work Pay Credit will no longer be available.

This is due to the fact that the Making Work Pay Credit is actually based on the 6.2% of earned income.

It is not necessary to do anything to get the automatic withholding change.

However, a married couple whose combined income places them in a higher tax bracket or an employee with multiple jobs should consult with one of our tax professionals at Liberty Tax Service and, if necessary, submit a revised Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, to ensure enough tax is withheld.

Another credit that may be beneficial to you this year is the Long-Time Resident Homebuyer’s Credit. A homeowner must have owned a home and used it as their primary residence for 5 consecutive years during the 8-year period ending on the date of purchase of a new home.

A homebuyer does not need to sell their current home in order to be eligible for this credit. But the old home can no longer serve as their principal residence. The taxpayer is required to use the new home as their principal residence, and live in it for at least 36 months, or they will have to repay the

credit. The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500. Purchases of homes priced above $800,000 are not eligible. In most cases, there must have been a binding sales contract in place by April 30, 2010 and the buyer must occupy the new home on or before September 30, 2010.

Liberty Tax Service is the best place to go where all of the preparers are well versed and knowledgeable when it comes to all of the credits and deductions you are entitled to. Our new location at 305 South Church Street, Southgate Office Complex, Hazleton boasts private offices, ample free parking, and easy on-off access from Route 309. One of the many services Liberty Tax offers is free electronic filing of your tax return with paid tax preparation. Let us prepare your taxes and assure that you are receiving the highest refund possible.

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Jack

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh

Molinas

Jack Molinas, who was born on October 31, 1931, and whose life was abruptly ended by a mob directed assassin’s bullet on August 3, 1975, was one of the premiere basketball players of the 1950’s, and truly one of the sports most talented all-time greats despite, unfortunately, his sordid lifestyle. I personally marveled at Molinas’ ability when he played for the Williamsport Billies against the Hazleton Hawks in the 1950’s and later when Molinas was a member of the Hawks and eventually their playing coach in the 1960-61 seasons.

Molinas, who was from the Bronx, starred at Stuyvesant High School in New York and later was the catalyst in leading Columbia University to some of its best basketball seasons in school history, including a

22 – 0 regular season record in 1951. Molinas averaged 17.6 over a three year career at Columbia, despite bragging that he earned a couple of hundred thousand dollars shaving points and gambling on Columbia games.

After graduation, Molinas played with the College All-Stars on a basketball tour opposing the Harlem Globetrotters.

Molinas’ outstanding play on the tour and his stalwart college career, despite his deliberately playing less than his best at times, led him to be chosen in the 1953 NBA draft as the first round choice of the Fort Wayne Pistons (now the Detroit Pistons) and the 4th overall pick in the draft. Molinas signed for around $10,000, the largest salary of any rookie, and a great deal of money in those days. Jack Molinas played 29 games for the Pistons and was

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selected to play in the NBA All-Star game.

Shortly after his selection, NBA commissioner Maurice “Poodles” Podoloff called in Molinas who admitted that he occasionally bet on Fort Wayne but only to win. Podoloff suspended Molinas and he never played another NBA game and missed the All-Star game.

Other Fort Wayne players including several stars were involved in shaving points, as Molinas probably was, but the NBA was afraid the league would fold if an investigation were launched. Molinas did not implicate any of his teammates, and this would serve him well since grateful teammates would provide him with useful information for future gambling activities.

The lifetime ban imposed by the NBA led to Molinas turning to the Eastern Professional Basketball League. Molinas turned down offers to play from Hazleton, Carbondale (later Scranton), and WilkesBarre to sign with the Williamsport Billies who advertised Molinas as one of the finest gentlemen in the game. Jack Molinas began his Eastern Basketball League career in the 1954-55 seasons. In his initial game he scored 34 points to lead Williamsport to a victory over Hazleton. Despite missing 6 of the team’s 30 games, Molinas finished second in scoring to Hazleton’s Sherman White. Molinas tallied 610 points, averaging over 25 points per game in leading Williamsport to a league leading 19 – 11 record. Hazleton, however, eliminated Williamsport in the playoffs. Molinas was the league’s highest paid player receiving about $150 per game.

Despite his exorbitant gambling activities, Molinas had a real love for the game and always kept a basketball and white sneakers with orange laces in his car. In addition to the Eastern League, Molinas also played in the Connecticut state league which featured teams in Danbury, Torrington, Bridgeport and Hartford. The Eastern League did not want its members playing in other leagues and Molinas’ pseudo name was Jake Miller.

Players in the Connecticut league each received only $35 per game regardless of ability.

While the NBA’s first major star, George Mikan was well known for his hook shot, as was the Philadelphia Warriors Hall of Famer, Neil Johnston in the 1950’s and Abdul Jabbar for his sky hook in the 1970’s and 80’s, Jack Molinas possessed the best hook shot I ever saw and many basketball writers concur.

Not only did Molinas possess a terrific hook shot, he often swished hook shots from beyond the foul circle and from the deep corner, shots that would be 3 balls in today’s game. Molinas, who played in the pre-jump shot era, possessed a fine long dis-

tance one hand push shot that he consistently made. He was a master of a variety of scoop shots and could handle the ball exceptionally well for a 6 – 7 player. He also rebounded well especially on the offensive board where he could tally points. Perhaps the only weakness of Molinas’ game was defense, and he could play that adequately when he desired to do so. As a player, Molinas was a real rarity in that he could play all 5 court positions well: point guard, shooting guard, center, power and small forward effectively. He loved to “direct” ball games and in pickup games with the NBA, stars would even tell Wilt Chamberlain what to do.

During the 1955 – 56 season of the Eastern League, Molinas won the scoring title edging out Hazleton’s Sherman White. Molinas averaged 27.3 per game and was named the league’s MVP. The league’s all-star team consisted of Molinas, White, Ed Roman, Bud Haabestad, Zeke Sinicola and former Philadelphia Warrior, Danny Finn. On June 12, 1956, Molinas graduated in the top 10% of his law class. Molinas would contend that basketball and law were his hobbies while gambling on sports was his occupation.

Jack Molinas really had no problems on the basketball court as far as excelling. During the 1959 – 60 EBL season, despite Williamsport getting off to a league leading 6 – 1 start, Molinas was traded to last place Hazleton along with high jumping but only fair player Tom Hart for Tom Hemans who averaged around 20 points a game for five seasons for Hazleton. In his initial game for Hazleton, Molinas torched the nets for 45 points in leading the Hawks to a victory over Scranton. Molinas was warmly greeted in his first appearance in Williamsport and

Jack Molinas in the NBA Games: 29 Points: 350 Points per game: 12.1 Field Goals Made: 108 Field Goals Attempted: 278 Field Goal Percentage: .388 Free Throws Made: 134 Free Throws Attempted: 176 Free Throw Percentage: .761 Rebounds: 209 Rebounds per game: 7.2 Assists: 47 Assists per game: 1.6 Personal Fouls: 74 Disqualifications: 2

outscored Hemans 50 to 20 in leading the Hawks to victory. Jack Molinas went on to have an outstanding year for Hazleton and doubled their attendance. Former longtime NBA coach and TV basketball analyst, Hubie Brown, who is related to area residents, stated “Flat out, Jack Molinas was one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball,” an assertion with which I totally agree.

Molinas would become the Hawks playing coach the next season.

While Molinas’ basketball career flourished, his personal life was a mess. In his teen years, he became friendly with bookies and even claimed to have fixed high school games. Initially, Jack Molinas did not want to taint his college career at Columbia and turned down an offer of $20,000 to dump a first round NCAA game in 1951. During exam time of his sophomore year, however, Jack Molinas became embittered at Columbia because of a dorm prank that led to a 6 month suspension. Molinas wanted to be left alone to study but was prodded by classmates to toss a water glass out the window; the glass shattered the windshield of Mark Van Doren, the writer depicted in the movie Quiz Show.

Jack Molinas was suspended for six months from Columbia, and he blamed the athletic staff for not supporting him. Molinas considered transferring from Columbia but continued his schooling after the suspension and made a great deal of money shaving points in his final two years.

To say Molinas was a compulsive gambler would be a gross understatement as would be calling him simply dishonest.

Molinas was both an exceptionally compulsive gambler and an exceptionally dishonest person. He could correctly be viewed as the ultimate scam artist. Besides shaving points himself, Molinas fixed boxing bouts, basketball and football games by having individuals drugged with a liquid developed by the mob that would quickly cause “ups and downs,” soreness and other flu-like symptoms that would last for days. The effects would set in within minutes of taking the liquid. Molinas tried to fix horse races by using a remote buzzer that would give horses a “motivational rear end jolt” to increase their speed. Through a Con Edison friend, Molinas was able to reduce the electricity to betting parlors which would put the clocks a minute or so behind post time, allowing Molinas to place a bet on a horse that already won his race.

At the height of his Eastern League stardom in 1957, Molinas traveled to many college campuses recruiting young players to fix games by shaving points. Molinas provided the young men with cash and sometimes prostitutes. From 1957 – 61, Molinas mas-

terminded the rigging of at least 43 games among 27 college programs that led to the arrest of 37 players and placed dark clouds over others. Charley Rosen in The Wizard of Odds: How Jack Molinas Almost Destroyed the Game of Basketball offers an in-depth of analysis of the cheating exploits of Molinas.

While Jack Molinas was consistently winning his bets, when he lost, he usually paid late or not at all and this is why he was eventually gunned down. Jack Molinas was convicted of engineering the fixing of college games in January of 1963 which led to a 15 year prison sentence. Molinas actually served 5 years at Attica before being paroled. While in prison, Molinas who had an Einstein-like IQ of 175 became a stock market whiz and was engaged by a federal judge to manage his investments.

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ebrating Irish history, ancestry, traditions and customs. Are you Irish perchance, well, the saying goes everyone is a little Irish on Saint Patricks's Day. I hope you enjoy the Irish recipes and try something new this year.

Next month we will have some special recipes for our upcoming Easter holiday, so get ready. As always please remember if you have a special family recipe that you would like to share with our Panorama readers please contact me at “In The Kitchen With Panorama” c/o Joan Barbush, P.O. Box 766, Hazleton, PA. 18201, or email me at panmag@ptd.net. P

LEPRECHAUN LIME DRINK Ingredients 1 quart lime sherbet, softened 1/2 cup thawed limeade concentrate 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cans (12 ounces each) lemon-lime soda, chilled 1 to 2 cups crushed iced Lemon slices and lime spirals, optional

In the

The month of March is an exciting time for people all over the world. Most of us have cabin fever from the past long months of cold temperatures, snow storms and ice storms. March is not spring yet, however it is the transition month that allows us to look forward to April and the thought of springtime. Whether you are happy with the snow or just plain disenchanted with it at this point, here are some exciting recipes to try to break you out of cold and turn your thoughts to some holidays and to the promise of Spring. March 1st my husband Otto and myself celebrate our wedding anniversary.

The beginning of the Lenten season starts on Wednesday March 9th, with Ash Wednesday.

The day before Ash Wednesday is known by many names: Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tues-

METHOD

In a large bowl, beat the sherbet, limeade and sugar until blended. Stir in soda

by Joan Barbush and ice. Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and lime spirals if desired.

This recipe makes about 7 cups.

Pour into some pretty glasses for a treat to dress up your dinner table. day, Shrove Tuesday, Paczki Day, Pancake Day. This year, it falls on March 8th and although the date changes every year it is always 46 days before Easter. As we turn to the penitential season of Lent, we enjoy one last day of feasting. On this day, medieval Christians used up their eggs, butter, and milk all of which were forbidden during Lent by making pancakes and pastries.

March 15th is the Ides of March, which owes its fame to Shakespeare “Beware the Ides of March” referring to Julius Caesar who on this date in 44 B.C. was assassinated Food for Thought by a group of Roman Senators.

March 17th is Saint Patrick's day is Did You Know that over 34 million in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland, who Americans are of Irish descent. brought christianity to the Emerald Isles, That's almost nine times the popuas Ireland is known. It is truly a day of cel- lation of Ireland!

Kitchen

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SHAMROCK STEW 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-1/2 to 2 pounds beef top round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (8 ounces) Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce 2 cups water 1 large onion, sliced 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 bay leaf 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas DUMPLINGS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional METHOD: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt if desired and pepper; set aside 2 tablespoons. Add meat to bowl and toss to coat.

In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, over medium heat, cook the meat in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water and reserved flour mixture. Add onion, marjoram and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add carrots; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Stir in peas. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.

For dumplings, in a large combine flour and baking powder. Stir in milk, egg, oil and parsley if desired. Drop by tablespoonfuls into simmering stew. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes or until done. Do not lift the cover. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

POLISH CHRUSCIKI 5 large egg yolks, at room temperature 1 large whole egg, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon rum or brandy 2 cups all-purpose flour Canola or vegetable oil Confectioners' sugar METHOD: 1.Combine egg yolks, whole egg and salt in bowl of mixer. Beat at high speed until thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Beat in sugar, cream, vanilla and rum. Add flour and beat until blisters form, about 5 minutes.

2.Turn dough out onto a floured board, divide in half, cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 20 minutes.

3.Working with half of the dough at a time, roll out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch-wide strips. Cut these strips on the diagonal at 4-inch intervals.

4.Heat 2 inches of oil in a large, deep skillet to 350 degrees. Make a slit in the center of each strip of dough. Then pull one end through the slit to form a bow.

5.Fry 6 chrusciki at a time for 1 minute or less per side or until golden. These fry quickly, so watch closely. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Some like to drizzle their chrusciki with honey. These pastries tend not to store well, but if kept tightly covered, they can be recrisped in a 350-degree oven for a few minutes and served the next day.

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE 1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (1 pound) 1 medium onion, sliced 4 cups water 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 small head cabbage 4 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces METHOD:

Place brisket and contents of spice packet in a large saucepan. Add onion, water and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.

Transfer brisket to an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; reserve cooking liquid. Combine the brown sugar, orange peel, mustard and cloves; rub over meat.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut cabbage into four wedges, leaving a portion of the core attached to each wedge. Add cabbage and carrots to cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Thinly slice corned beef; serve with vegetables

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Mar 8th

Calendar of Events March 2011 Mar 5th GEISINGER HUMDINGER 10am The Geisinger Humdinger is 7.1 mile trail run that has been designed to test the early season stamina of it’s participants. The race starts and ends at Danville, PA’s warm and cozy Pine Barn Inn. What happens in between might not be as warm and cozy.

Host: River Town Race Series Location: Pine Barn Inn 1 Pine Barn Place Danville, PA 17821 Contact: 570-271-1055 http://www.rivertownrace.com SPRING CRAFT SHOW 2011 9am - 3pm Over 100 crafters have been invited to display home decor, seasonal gift items, wood crafts, and jewelry. Food services will be available.

Location: Columbia-Montour Area Vo-Tech 5050 Sweppenheiser Drive Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Contact: 570-784-8040 KASHMIR - Led Zeppelin at it's finest The Mauch Chunk Opera House 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / Ticket $20

Mar 6th MAPLE SUGARING OPEN HOUSE Noon - 4pm A talk and film on sugar making on the hour.

A short walk to the Sugar Shack for the experience of maple sugaring. Dress for a walk & weather.

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berta Troy will guide you in selecting plants which attract birds to your backyard. For furCyber-Bullying, "Sexting" & Cyber Safety! A ther information and to register for the workpresentation by the Attorney General's Office shop, call the Luzerne County Extension at will be held at Conyngham United Methodist 1-888-825-1701.

Church, Main Street, Conyngham on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 pm. See the attached Mar 19th flyer for more information on this event. For more information on Conyngham United PA BASIC BOATING CLASS Methodist Church visit www.conyngha- 9am - 5pm Preregistration is required. The Pennsylvania mumc.com or call 788-3960.

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Memorial Hall, East 10th St., Jim Thorpe *2nd Saturday Monthly benefit St. Joseph Regional Academy. The doors open at 12:00 Noon and the auction TARTAN TERRORS begins at 3pm. Our Tricky Tray is a Theme The Mauch Chunk Opera House Basket Auction where guests buy tickets then 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe place them in a container next to the item for 570-325-0249 Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:30pm / Ticket a chance to win. There are over 100 unique and creative items~ something for everyone! $35 To add to the fun, there will be children’s activities, homemade food & bake sale. AdMar 16th vance tickets are available from any St. Joseph Regional Academy student, at The Treasure Workshop on Attracting Birds Penn State Master Gardeners are offering a Shop - 44 Broadway, or Mauch Chunk Pharworkshop on Gardening for the Birds on macy - 1204 North Street, JimThorpe.

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2. What is the longest movie ever made?

3. What sport is the most common cause of eye injuries in the US? 4. What is the earliest surviving system of laws?

5. What superhero was born with the Curse of Kordax?

6. What celebrity made headlines in 1980 when he set himself on fire while freebasing cocaine?

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Assumptions Need Not Apply

Bunting is an outdated relic of the dead ball era. No to the no double defense.

Intentional walking of batter with the bases loaded. Never make the first or third out at third base are just a few of the baseball theories and assumptions he will openly debate with the establishment. In addition to challenging the established, he has instituted some very interesting slogans and rituals to motivate his team. In 2008 he came up the 9=8 formula. Maddon came up with the formula when riding his bicycle. On the surface what appears to be an odd math equation, it really meant: nine players going hard for nine innings equals one of eight playoff spots. As a team bonding exercise Maddon has had his team dress up like cowboys, hockey players and Johnny Cash on road trips.

Hard Coal The 2011 Season Features Local Ties

As baseball roars into a new season, local baseball players will be well represented.

Joe Maddon, Kyle Landis and Russ Canzler will be getting ready for the upcoming season in their camps in Florida and Arizona Joe Maddon There has been much written about Joe Maddon, but he continues to be a focus of national coverage. The 2008 AL Manager of the Year has made his mark in baseball.

Since taking over

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Baseball

the lowly Tampa Bay Rays in 2006, he has managed them to their only three winning seasons and World Series appearance in the history of the franchise. His influence on the game goes beyond turning around the Tampa franchise; his unique approach to the game has had him labeled a “renaissance man” throughout the sport. Joe can be found quoting ancient philosophers and new ones like Yogi Berra. As a bench coach under Mike Sociacia in Anaheim he was one of the first to embrace the computer age by bring a lap top to the game. Following in the footsteps of his managerial influence Gene Mauch, Maddon continues to defy and question conventional baseball wisdom.

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Another Way

The 2011 catch phrase is “Another Way”. After three very successful seasons the Rays have been forced to look for “Another Way” to compete in 2011. The Rays, who have very good television ratings, have not seen them translate into bodies at the ballpark. The bad economy in the Tampa area and a terrible stadium has put a significant strain on the Ray’s ability to spend Money on Players. During the offseason the Rays have lost perennial all star Carl Crawford, starting pitcher Matt Garza, power hitting first baseman Carlos Pena, shortstop Jason Bartlett and almost the entire bullpen including Rafael Soriano.

Fortunately the Ray’s have been preparing for this day. The Ray’s still have one of the best rotations in baseball. They have in house replacement for most of the departed players and have signed Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez to pick up some of the offensive slack. The Ray’s have the potential to win 90 or more games and the potential to lose close to 100. A lot of the season will depend on how fast the core of new young players develop injuries and of course luck. There are a few things for sure this year in Tampa, Joe Maddon will certainly keep things interesting and fresh and it will be fun to see how one baseball’s most unique managers deals with one of the most unique players in baseball when Manny Ramirez, brings his show to town. Don’t forget you can follow Joe Maddon and his Rays on WAZL -1490 AM in Hazleton.

Russ Canzler

Joining Joe Maddon in the Tampa this year is Conyngham native Russ Canzler.

Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 30th round of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft out of Hazleton Area High School, Canzler was granted his free agency at end of last season and signed with the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason. Part of the agreement will be his first opportunity to go spring training with a major league team. If he doesn’t make the Rays, he will have opportunity to make his AAA debut this year as part of the storied Durham Bulls. The Bulls are members of the American Association; this would be his first opportunity to play in front of his friends and family when the Bulls visit the Allentown Iron Pigs and the Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees during the season. 2010 was Canzler’s most productive season to date, as a member of the Class AA Tennessee Smokies with career highs in home runs (21) and RBI (66). His homer total, slugging percentage (.566) and OPS (.938) all were second best in the Southern League. The Tampa bay organization should be a great fit for Canzler, with all of players the Major league team lost during the offseason and very few signing form outside the system, it appears there should be plenty of spots for a versatile player like Russ Canzler.

Kyle Landis

After being drafted by Cleveland Indians in 2007, Conyngham native and long time team mate of Russ Canzler spent the next two seasons buzzing through the Indians organization. Kyle debuted professionally with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on June 21, working a hitless and scoreless inning, walking one and striking out two. Through 12 games, Landis had allowed only one run in 17 2/3 IP for a 0.51 ERA. He was 1-0 with four saves, 20 strikeouts and a .190 opponent batting average. He finished the year 1-0 with 6 saves and a 0.33 ERA in 20 games, fanning 37 in 27 1/3 IP and giving up only 17 hits. In 2008, Landis excelled for the Lake County Captains (2-1, 6 Sv, 1.97, 73 K in 59 1/3 IP) and also was with the Kin-

ston Indians (0-2, 10.64 in 7 G). In 2009, splitting time between Kinston and Lake County, Kyle was 4-4 with a 2.83 ERA and averaging 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

In 2010 Kyle was sidelined all year with a back injury and a serious nerve issue in his right arm. He was experiencing pain in his bicep which would often result in numbness throughout the rest of his arm. After a lot of tests, Indians doctors found out he had a rare nerve problem in his arm where the numbness occurred only when he threw because of a stretched nerve. He had to be shutdown from throwing and undergo therapy in order to have the problem go away, which in the end cost him his 2010 season.

After spending the entire season rehabbing his back and going through therapy for his nerve problem, Landis is reportedly healthy again – maybe even stronger - and will go to spring training eyeing a spot in the Double-A Akron bullpen.

The Hazleton Hardball League

In the great tradition of our baseball heritage, The Hazleton Baseball League will be preparing for its fourth season, starting in Mid April. In an era of slo-pitch softball it is good to see that there is still baseball being played by the 18 and over crowd. It is the only one of three league adult baseball leagues north of Philadelphia. Last year the league had eight teams and is expecting more in 2011. For More information call Mark Katchur at 570-436-5876 or visit www.hazletonbaseball.com .

In Memoriam Jim “Scrap Iron” Fallabel Jim passed away December 31st. His local involvement in baseball and fast pitch softball lasted most of his life. Jim’s influence can be felt all around baseball area today. Fallabel was involved in the organization of the Hazleton Little League with Tom Powell, Dr. Winston Fegely, Porky Hudock, Taylor Matteo, Cal Scallion, Chic Sacco and John Gunther. He was also an early coach for Joe Maddon. In 2001 was inducted into the Hazleton Chapter of the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. He was an avid Yankee fan.

Fallabel was active in fast-pitch softball as a player and manager for more than 50 years. He was the first softball player to be inducted into the YMCA Sports Hall of Fame in 1977. He was inducted as a lifetime gold card member of the YMPA in 1985 and in 1987 he was inducted into the ASA of Penn-

sylvania Softball Hall of Fame.

Jim was a WWII Veteran serving in the Pacific. A sergeant in the Army, he was involved in the invasion of Guam, Leyte in the Philippine Islands, Kerama, Phetla, Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

His decorations included Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star and Combat Medal, Bronze Arrowhead, three stars for Asiatic-Pacific invasions, Presidential Unit Citation, Philippine Islands Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal and honorable service labor decoration.

He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Shershen; his daughter, Mary Catherine, and son-in-law, Greg Weiss; a godchild, James Seamon; many nieces and nephews; and two little buddies, Legend and Oakley.

On a personal note I met Jim when I joined the local fast leagues many moons ago. I enjoyed the time spent with him and the few times I seen him since then, he would always take the time to chat about the game and family.

That’s it for this month’s edition of Hard Coal Baseball. For any questions or comments on this article please write to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com P panoramapa.com

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After his release from prison, Molinas continued his sordid lifestyle. He produced pornography, bet on just about everything, lived with a porn “actress” less than half his age – the list goes on and on. Molinas and his partner in a fur business took out life insurance policies on each other. Charley Rosen in his book raises the possibility that Molinas might have been involved in the death of his partner who was murdered. Throughout his life, Molinas dated frequently, had live-in girlfriends, picked up prostitutes, and surprisingly never married. I can recall that a woman sometimes accompanied him to Hawks’ games. As far as gambling while he played in Hazleton, the late Ray Saul frequently pointed out that Molinas always seemed to be in a phone booth with a pocket full of change while the other players gathered for dinner.

Alas, Jack Molinas lived before the invention of the cell phone!

Did anyone try to discourage Molinas from his destructive lifestyle? I know of one person, former Hazleton Hawks and Fort Wayne Pistons player, Zeke Sinicola. He continually exhorted Molinas to abandon his lurid lifestyle and disassociate himself from gamblers and mobsters, but to no avail. Molinas would admit he should change, but he

never did.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Molinas play a unique, exciting style of basketball, I find it very disappointing, even depressing to learn how such an intelligent, gifted man, abused his talents. For those who want to follow up on the life of Jack Molinas, I highly recommend Charley Rosen’s book, The Wizard of Odds. A literature teacher and family therapist, Neil Isaacs, who has written quite a few sports books, wrote an interesting novel about Jack Molinas entitled, The Great Molinas, which I found quite fascinating. That book, unlike The Wizard of Odds, is difficult to find.

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