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Aquatic Therapy During Pregnancy

by Lee Nawracay Baskin Do you feel uncomfortable from the weight gain during pregnancy, have back pain, swelling in your legs, or pain down your leg? Help may be on the way with Aquatic Therapy! The buoyancy of the water provides support to the body and relieves gravity from the spine and joints. The natural pressure (hydrostatic pressure) provided by the water can help decrease edema, and water retention.

The warm temperature of the water allows for an environment of safe exercise while pregnant. Exercising in the water allows comfortable pain free movements while pregnant.

Aquatic Therapy during pregnancy focuses on posture and strengthening exercises for the stomach, pelvic floor, back, arms, and legs. Patients who may benefit from Aquatic Therapy while pregnant have symptoms such as: low back pain, sciatica, herniated disc, carpal tunnel, diastase recti, thoracic outlet syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. Our treatment plan includes individualized, appropriate exercises for expectant mothers. Aquatic therapy is a highly effective way to help relieve painful conditions while pregnant. The benefits of aquatic therapy during pregnancy are decreased risk of swelling, limited weight gain, improved endurance during delivery, improved cardiovascular function, and improved fitness. In the water, you can exercise safely and pain free while staying strong to prepare you for labor. Overall, exercising in

the water feels good when you are pregnant.

It is recommended that before starting any exercise program consult with your physician.

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Our therapists have over 15 years experience in Aquatic Therapy including advance training in Pre and Postnatal Aquatic Therapy.

Our friendly and caring therapists are ready to help you become pain free, healthy, and strong during your pregnancy.

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Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions!

Try Our New Fitness Programs provided by the Hazleton Health & Wellness Center Keep your New Year’s resolutions by trying one of the exciting new class offerings at the Hazelton Health & Wellness Center (HHWC) Fitness Center! The HHWC Fitness Center, part of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance, announces its winter fitness calendar, which includes several new class offerings.

Jen Valente, who has more than 10 years of fitness and training experience, recently joined the Fitness Center as an instructor.

Valente is teaching two of the newest classes, Spinning and Piloxing. Jen describes Piloxing as “the latest Hollywood fitness craze, with a unique blend of the power, speed and agility of boxing with the beautiful sculpting and flexibility of Pilates. It is a fat torching, muscle sculpting, core-centric workout, guaranteed to whip you into shape!” Call the Fitness Center or see the on-line calendar at www.hazletonhealthandwellness.org for exact times.

Valente will also teach a Spinning class.

Spinning is described as group indoor biking that helps you increase your fitness level, improve strength and endurance, and burn up to 500 calories each session.

In addition to the Piloxing and Spinning classes, programs on the new HHWC Fitness Center’s winter calendar include: • Body Pump - The original barbell workout which strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute program challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls.

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• Hips, Thighs & Butts – Have fun while targeting the problem areas for many women, focusing on toning and tightening.

• Fitness for Life – A combination class including stretching, flexibility, low impact aerobics, and toning and sculpting with light weights to keep you moving and feeling healthy for years to come.

• Total Body Conditioning (TBC) – Body sculpting, with more pizzazz, that will increase your metabolism and cardiovascular capacity by using a variety of equipment to define the upper and lower body.

• Boot Camp – Get stronger in the movements that make up your daily life. This class is designed to increase your energy and be less prone to injury by preparing you with proper form and understanding before adding intensity.

• Core & More – Abdominal strengthening exercises to help with that common problem area. Class also includes some upper and lower body exercise to keep you toned.

• Airope - Similar but even easier than traditional jump roping, this new exercise program improves balance, speed, agility and coordination, while working the core muscles.

In addition to fitness programs, the HHWC Fitness Center also offers a highly successful weight management program which consists of an initial medical evaluation, individualized training plans, and nutritional and behavioral counseling. The HHWC Fitness Center HWC Fitness HHcombines the benefits of exercise and good nutrition with personalized coaching and education to help you achieve your fitness goals, and is open to the public.

HHWC Fitness Center members can now enjoy working out on brand new Cybex ex-

ercise equipment, including an “arc trainer” as featured on the most popular weight loss TV show. This elliptical-type trainer can be customized for the user, and is easier on the joints. The Fitness Center also recently acquired new Cybex treadmills, recumbent bikes, upright bikes, Sci-Fit Upper Body Exercisers (UBE) with wheel chair ramps, and Schwinn spinning bikes.

Learn more about the HHWC Fitness programs by calling 570-501-6750, or visit www. hazletonhealthandwellness.org for January 2014 fitness class schedules. The HHWC is located at 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton, across from Walmart.

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Take On The 40 Day Challenge: 40 Days to a Personal Revolution At Mystic Power Yoga Begins January 13th provided by Mystic Power Yoga It’s that time again, yogis! We are kicking off another 40 Days to a Personal Revolution, and we are very excited! This program transforms our community over and over again.

We are devoted to becoming our best selves here at Mystic, and this program is a key ingredient to achieving that goal. We truly hope you will join us on this journey of revolution and empowerment. The kickoff class will be held at the studio on Jan. 13th at 5:30 pm with a special meeting directly following the class at 7:00 pm.

This program, developed by master yoga teacher, Baron Baptiste and lead by local Baptiste Affiliate Studio Owner, Michele Fisher, teaches a multi-faceted approach to achieving a healthier and more mindful way of life.

Through a daily yoga practice, a cleansing and more conscientious eating plan, a daily meditation practice, and regular journaling exer-

tried it on DVD's at home and didn't like it. She said try Mystic Power Yoga. Well, one class and I was hooked. Then Michele said I should try the 40 Day program, yeah, I hesitated, yeah, I was thinking of all the reasons why I couldn't do it, yeah. I signed up the day it started! I am so glad I did. Fellow 40 dayers, you all rock! Each and every one of you is an inspiration to me. I feel like I've never felt before. Yes, I'm still "a work in progress" and Take A Look At What People Are Saying: I understand I always will be and I'm grow"My step daughter said I should try yoga. I've ing each and every day. I'm looking forward to continuing my growth and using what I've learned these past 40 days in my everyday life An Official Affiliate and my yoga life, which is becoming one in Studio of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga the same! I can't thank you all enough. And Michele, what can I say? THANK YOU!!!!!!!"

Looking forward to this next program! ~Mystic student - Amy Bicking cises, the participants are led along a path to a revolution of their own designs. The community and teachers at Mystic Power Yoga support and motivate the students throughout the program, but each participant commits to their own growth and reaps the rewards of their dedication and hard work. Students often testify to the way in which this program opens their eyes to the possibilities within their own body and mind.

Yogis of all level of experience are encouraged to participate in the revolution! It is a great way to build a solid yoga practice from the ground up or fine tune an experienced practice. We cannot wait to get on our mats and power up our lives! You are READY NOW!

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Begin The New Year 2014 With A New You! – A Year Of Fun Awaits You At Your Local YMCA-YWCA

by Marianne Pindar, Hazleton YMCA/YWCA Marketing Director When we think of celebrating the New Year, we think of family/friends/fireworks/ champagne toasts and parties. Those holiday parties include specialty and traditional foods, beverages and desserts; many of which we are given to enjoy during the course of those two weeks of annual merriment. Since many of these specialty treats are only prepared at this time of year, we tend to let loose and really indulge and sometimes over-indulge since we may not see these goodies again until the next holiday!

As the revelry ensues, the clock tick-tocks away the waning seconds of the old year ….54-3-2-1… HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! After some toasts and a few choruses of Auld Lang Syne, the party season draws to a close. The end of the old year brings reflections of the past and hope for the New Year.

It is then that our thoughts turn to those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions! What are we going to do differently this year? Have we made a list of things we want to change? Will we stick to these resolutions? ...And if so, for how long?

Your local YMCA-YWCA is prepared to help you. We want you to think in terms of: “GOALS, NOT RESOLUTIONS!” We will help you work off that extra holiday overindulgence or simply get you in the pink for the upcoming spring. We have programs geared to all ages, all kinds of activities and classes. For those who are really intent on the “New Year-New You” prospect, we have personal trainers who will work one-on-one to help you achieve your personal goals. These specialized trainers will evaluate your needs and wishes and partner you with some wellness ideas as well as nutrition and exercise routines. They will be with you all the way

coaching you on to your personal victory.

Not everyone may want to jump headlong into a vigorous work-out program and that is okay too. We have relaxing Yoga classes or free swim time. You may be looking to precondition yourself for spring and summer sports or perhaps be interested in our rockclimbing wall or in taking a wellness class or joining our Senior Club. The opportunities are as endless as your imagination. And, if there is something you would be interested in but don’t see it listed among our course offerings, just ask….THIS is YOUR Y!

If you have the winter Blahs or blues, come on in to energize yourself. The YMCAYWCA is a great place to meet new people or feel free to bring a friend along- the more the merrier. We also encourage those who may have a special creative talent and wish to volunteer their time to share with others. Think also about holding your next party or gettogether at the Y. The possibilities are endless here and we welcome you to come on in out of the cold….sending you warm winter wishes and thoughts for a peaceful New YearNew You in 2014!

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Safe Shoveling

by Dr. Tim Kelly, PT, DPT I have always equated snow shoveling to exercise, and have preached that one should warm-up and stretch prior to this activity. A 1996 Surgeon General’s Report corroborates my position, and determined that 15 minutes of snow shoveling counts as moderate physical activity. While shoveling snow can be good exercise, it can also be deadly for optimistic shovelers who take on more than they can handle. The Minnesota Safety Council has reported an increase in the number of fatal heart attacks among snow shovelers after heavy snowfalls. This rise may be due to the sudden demand that shoveling places on an individual's heart. Snow shoveling may cause a quick increase in heart rate and blood pressure. One study determined that after only two minutes of shoveling, sedentary mens' heart rates rose to levels higher than those

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Shoveling is made more difficult by the weather. Cold air makes it harder to work and breathe. The physical demand of shoveling in cold conditions may cause extra strain not only on the heart, but also the muscles of the back, leg, and arms. the body. There also is the risk for hypothermia, a decrease in body temperature, if one is not dressed correctly for the weather conditions.

I offer the following tips for safe shoveling: • Avoid caffeine or nicotine before beginning.

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summer day.

• Warm up your muscles before shoveling, by walking for a few minutes or marching in place.

• Stretch the muscles in your arms and legs, because warm muscles will work more efficiently and be less likely to be injured.

• Pick the right shovel for you. A smaller blade will require you to lift less snow, putting less strain on your body.

• Begin shoveling slowly to avoid placing a sudden demand on your heart. Pace yourself and take breaks as needed.

• Protect your back from injury by lifting correctly: Stand with your feet about hip width for balance and keep the shovel close to your body. Bend from the knees (not the back) and tighten your stomach muscles as you lift the snow. Avoid twisting movements.

• Most importantly — listen to your body.

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The Gift of Sight

by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Refractive eye surgery is becoming more and more common place throughout the world. Gone are the days of wearing glasses and/or contacts from grade school to retirement. With all the options available today, the most popular is still LASIK. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. This procedure improves vision by changing the shape of the cornea to correct the three main types of refractive problems.

For nearsighted people, it will flatten the cornea. For farsighted patients, it will steepen the cornea. And for those with astigmatism, the laser can smooth the cornea’s irregular shape to one that is more spherical.

The best candidates for LASIK surgery are those who are with good general and ocular health. Patients should also be at least eighteen years of age. It is important to wait until your eyeglass prescription has stabilized before having the surgery done. That way, an enhancement shouldn’t be necessary a few years down the road.

LASIK has certain advantages over other

refractive surgery procedures. First, there is relatively no pain involved. During the surgery, anesthetic drops are used to numb the eye. Afterwards, some patients may feel a mild irritation for a few hours, which quickly resolves. Another benefit is the rapid improvement in vision. Some visual improvement takes place immediately following the completion of the surgery. For most people, satisfactory acuity is achieved by the next day.

This allows patients to resume their daily activities 24 hours after surgery. A final perk to LASIK surgery is the quickness of the procedure. It is usually preformed in less than six minutes.

There are very little risks associated with LASIK eye surgery. Most commonly, patients experience a temporary dry eye condition. This results when the corneal flap is made. During the first six months following surgery, it is important to use artificial tears to keep the eye moist. This condition is usually temporary, resolving as the corneal nerves regenerate. Night glare may also initially

worsen following LASIK, but again should be selflimiting. Finally, the chance of infection is minimal for this procedure. Patients will be given antibiotic eye drops to use for a short time period following the operation to assure a healthy outcome.

When considering refractive eye surgery, it is important to be aware of all your options.

The first step is to schedule a comprehensive ocular exam with a well informed eye doctor. The doctor will be able to examine your eyes, assess your ocular health, and determine whether or not you are a good candidate for surgery. Vision is a gift that should last your lifetime.

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Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Festival of Trees and Holiday Craft Show Fundraiser

by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director at Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center On December 7, 2013, Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosted our first annual Festival of Trees and Holiday Craft Fair Fundraiser. Toys forTots was featured as the fundraising organization. A donation in the amount of 1,250.00 was raised and presented to representatives from Carbon County Toys for Tots on Saturday at about 2:00pm. Santa, Tom Connors, and Mrs. Claus, Nancy Probert, were in attendance, as well as Santa’s helper, Paula DeCarolis, the elf, and an old fashioned Christmas Caroler, Lisa Moyer. Over 20 holiday craft vendors were offering guests deals on specialty holiday items. Our guests also enjoyed delicious homemade foods and deserts. Overall the event was a huge success and a great time was had by all.

We would like to thank everyone who helped with the planning , set up and implementation of this event, however, we would like to publicly thank an individual who de-

would like to express our apvoted a great deal preciation for all Nancy’s efof time and enforts and to the activities team she oversees. ergy into helping to make this event as successful as it was.

This individual is Nancy ProbPeople with atrial fibrillation (AF) who don't ert, our Activities take their medication can put themselves at inDirector. Nancy creased risk for a stroke. That's the word from is no stranger the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA).

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Are You Down and Out?

by John Degenhart, DC I walked into my next room and a man I know for years was trembling. I instinctively knelt next to him and asked “Are you ok?” slowly he responded and said, “ I’ve never been this low in my entire life. I’m past empty, I have nothing else to go further on”. He went on to tell me a list of problems he was encountering.

Have you ever been so low that you wonder how you will make it? Maybe you are feeling that way now. I tell you what I told him.

I don’t know why life can be so unfair and troubles at times seeing unsurmountable. But this I do know.

That I know a great, loving God. And He

loves me. So in my dark days, I just hang on to these two truths. And I have learned that human emotion will change. So today if you don’t know how you will make it till tomorrow, just repeat all day long, ‘God is good, and He loves me”.

Eat, rest, and gradually your mind will find strength to preserver. To find a solution to your problems, one at a time. And gradu-

ally where there was despair, hope will grow. The flowers of joy will overcome the weeds of depression.

So get on your knees and now say, “I don’t know how much more I can take. But God is a good God, and He loves me”. Just hang on tight to that truth and tomorrow’s blessings will come.

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The Building with the “Grass” Roof

by Dr. Rowena M. D Jesus, D. C. There may be some of you who have never heard of or been to Life Expression Wellness Center in Sugarloaf. It may very well be the best kept secret in the Valley! As one steps into this Wellness building, one cannot help but feel the healing environment of this state of the art construction. Within this wonderful facility is the incredible opportunity for

you and your family to experience the natural approach to healing without the use of drugs or surgery. De Jesus Family Chiropractic is a part of Life Expression Wellness Center. Our chiropractic office has been serving the community of Sugarloaf, Conyngham, the surrounding towns and beyond for the last 11 years. Dr. Rowena De Jesus and Dr. Daniel

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Maybee have a combined experience of 32 years offering safe and gentle approaches of chiropractic techniques, spinal rehab and massage. We have a friendly team experienced and professional anxious to serve and we truly care about our patients.

We would like to announce a new addition to the practice, Joseph Donato, LMT/ CNMT. Joseph Donato is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist. He has over 14 years of experience and has worked closely with chiropractors, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physicians.

He has a vast background in multiple therapies. He is excited to be part of the wellness team of De Jesus Family Chiropractic by offering his expertise to the people we serve.

Let 2014 be a start to your journey of better healing through Chiropractic. The doctors and staff of De Jesus Family Chiropractic is ready to provide for you the care you deserve!

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by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Are you fearful of the dentist? If you are, you are truly not alone. Throughout my years of dental practice, I have experienced all sorts of dental fears to varying degrees. For some, it is the mere concept of visiting the dentist while for others the fear or fears may be of a more specific nature. Following are some helpful hints which, I am certainly sure, should greatly decrease if not totally diminish your dental fears.

For one, realize and accept your fears. Patients often associate a visit to the dentist with sharp instruments, loud noises, foul odors, and pain in general. Adult fears themselves may stem from a bad childhood experience.

Family and friends also pass on their “pearls of wisdom” from bad experiences. Rest assured, dentistry today offers the latest methods and materials to reduce patient pain and discomfort.

Know that although you may require a substantial amount of dental work, you may approach it gradually to minimize the amount of time spent in the dental chair. You may require more appointments to complete your treatment but the shortened appointments may reduce your stress and fears.

I encourage my patients to bring a book, stereo earphones, or any other means of selfdistraction which will take their mind off of what is going on due to noise reduction or just plain making passing the time quicker.

Stress levels will certainly fall as a result.

When children visit my office, a parent/

guardian will accompany them. Often times, I have noticed that the children themselves will do better than the adults. Following this observation, I recommend to my more apprehensive patients that they bring a family member or a friend that could offer them soothing reassurance throughout their procedure to also reduce fears and anxieties.

If bringing a self-assuring companion is not an option, try to do a little preparation through self-meditation. Just prior to your appointment, try to place yourself in your own “happy place”. This is classically that mindset or location which makes you feel most relaxed and at peace. Whether it is the happiest event or time of your life or it is a particular destination that you enjoy the most, place yourself there and stay there before, during, and for a while after your dental appointment. Before you know it, your visit will be over and you will be ready for reality once again.

Rather than psyching yourself out negatively about your dental visit, convince yourself that you will have a positive experience. By dispelling your negative thoughts and thinking positively, you will inevitably nullify your anxiety and fear.

To further assist you in overcoming your dental fears, reward yourself. Treat yourself to an enjoyable outing or buy yourself a little something special for a job well done. This concept will give you something to look forward to throughout your visit as there’s noth-

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If some of the aforementioned suggestions work, you may consider oral sedation in a pill form one hour prior to your visit or general anesthesia for more advanced procedures.

Nitrous Oxide (“laughing gas”) is also available for oral surgical procedures.

Above all, you must find the dentist that is the “perfect fit” for yourself and your dental needs. Be sure that your office sympathetically caters to apprehensive patients which offer solutions mentioned earlier coupled with an abundance of compassion and reassurance.

The best dentist for you is not necessarily the one with the largest billboard or phone book advertisement. Rather, it is the one who will treat you with patience, understanding, support, and quality dentistry.

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From misplaced car keys to the forgotten name of a new acquaintance, “senior moments” affect all of us from time to time. Fortunately, there may be something we can do to sharpen our brains as we age. Even better, this small action—making sure we get enough of certain B vitamins—may be particularly helpful for those affected by depression, a condition that can negatively affect brain performance.

Boosting the Brain: To study how folic acid and vitamin B12 affect brain function, researchers randomly selected 909 older adults with symptoms of depression to receive a supplement providing 400 mcg of folic acid and 100 mcg of vitamin B12 or a placebo (no vitamins) pill. Participants completed phone questionnaires and tests to measure their thinking (cognitive) function at the beginning of the study and 12 and 24 months later.

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• Immediate memory, which is the ability to remember small amounts of information over a few seconds to minutes.

• Delayed memory, which is the ability to remember events or information after a time delay or from the past.

There were no differences between the groups in other aspects of cognitive function, such as attention and processing speed.

B vitamins and beyond This study suggests older adults with symptoms of depression may benefit from a folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement, but these vitamins will not work miracles by themselves.

In addition to getting your “Bs,” there are many things you can do keep your brain sharp as you age.

• Seek support. If you feel down, depressed, or unable to enjoy your life, talk to your doctor.

It may feel hard to accept help, but depression can be a medical condition, just like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. You’d accept medical care for these issues, and you should for mental health too.

• Manage total health. If you have other chronic health conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, make sure you’re taking medications as prescribed and following your doctor’s advice about other self-care measures. These conditions not only affect blood flow in the body, they can affect blood flow to your brain.

Poor blood flow means poorer brain function.

• Get social. Having an active social life is associated with better brain function. Feeling part of a group and enjoying common interests improves health, especially as we age.

Volunteer. “It’s better to give than to get” is never truer than when it comes to brain health.

Volunteering improves both physical and mental health. Find a cause you’re passionate about—walking dogs at the local shelter, serving meals in a soup kitchen, visiting with the homebound—and lend a hand.

• Move more. If possible, get some physical activity every day. Even 30 minutes of walking is enough to improve brain and body health.

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The Laurels January 2014 New Year, Renewed Hope A New Year is filled with promise and brings with it new dreams, renewed hope and, most importantly, fresh opportunities. We encourage you to embrace the dimensions of living your best life this year, and hope each day you find something that inspires and motivates you. We hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s celebration and look forward to everything great ahead for us in 2014!

We will be very busy this month…Valentine’s Day is around the corner and we have a lot of planning to do! We will be making our own decorations and yummy treats for the celebration. Plus, we have to get the ballots ready to vote for our Laurels King and Queen! No “winter blues” here! We have many exciting activities planned for the next few months!

Laurels Activities Our Laurels residents are looking forward to the New Year with excitement and anticipation. In addition to new beginnings, new friends and new memories, residents will have the opportunity to experience a little variety and explore some new interests with various unique and different activities that will be added to our activity calendar this year. We have many exciting ideas for all of our residents; and as always, if any resident has a new idea, we are always looking for special requests! Visit Wilma and fill her in!

New Year’s Eve We had our New Year’s Eve Party on Friday,

December 30th at 5:00 with entertainment by our friend, Tony Angelo. While we all looked forward to the delicious treats, tasty drinks the festive hats and traditional noise makers, we felt even more blessed to share this tradition with great friends. We cannot believe that another year has passed and we look forward to every wonderful journey 2014 will bring. We hope you had a beautiful 2013 and wish you a magnificent 2014!!

From Our Home to Yours The administration and staff would like to wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year!

It has been almost 11 wonderful and productive years since we first opened our doors. We have enjoyed welcoming many residents to our beautiful facility. As hectic as it was, we have found that this has been a tremendously rewarding time for all of us involved in caring

and helping our residents get acclimated to residing in our facility. We thank our residents and their families for giving us the opportunity of getting to know you and we look forward to continuing the wonderful reputation in service The Laurels Senior Living Community has gained in the last 101/2 years. We wish you the very best for 2014!

If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

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How to Treat Muscular Pain and Tightness

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can be very confusing to some. What exactly does this mean, why does it cause so much pain and why does it not heal especially with stretching and exercise?

To understand muscular pain, think soft tissues instead. Its true muscles get injured and tight but most true muscle strains will heal within 4-6 weeks. Muscles that stay tight and painful usually have some other structure influencing them. These other structures include the surrounding soft tissue such as fascia and nerves.

In the case of nerves, when irritated, they become overactive and create a constant low level nerve signal. When this nerve is a muscle nerve, it causes a portion of that muscle to contract and stay contracted. Like a muscle that’s overworked, that contraction will eventually cause pain which when bad enough will get severe and spread. This is what we call a trigger point also known as muscle knots. In the case of fascia, when injured, it will dehydrate and constrict causing compression on the muscles and soft tissue it surrounds. The constant pressure, up to 2000lbs per square inch, not only causes pain but also tightness and restrictions in movement. So unless the soft tissue affecting the muscle is addressed, stretching and exercising may not be effective. It may actually cause more irritation on the nerves and greater injury to fascia.

This constant tightness of the muscle can also create long term damage to the surrounding joints. Tight muscles will cause a compression on the joint it controls. When

the muscle never loosens, this compression over time will increase stress on the cartilage and eventually contribute to its wearing and arthritis developing.

So what can be done? Expert therapists know techniques that may be effective at loosening the soft tissue and reducing its effects on the muscles. Techniques used to affect and loosen soft tissue include Myofascial release, trigger point releases and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilizations. When these structures causing muscles to stay contracted is released, the muscle will respond better to stretches and exercises.

We at Hazleton Physical Therapy are experts and use techniques not often used to release the soft tissue. For more information, please call 570-501-1808, visit our website www.hazletonpt.com or catch our WYLN show “Wellness through physical therapy”.

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by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Many changes that occur as we age may not be preventable. But did you know one common problem among senior adults— hearing loss—isn’t one of them? Many seniors and their loved ones have come to expect that some hearing loss is inevitable. While it’s true that gradual hearing loss is not uncommon, especially after age 65, there are actions we can take while we’re younger to ward off its severity.

Facts about hearing and hearing loss The National Institutes of Health estimate one third of people in the U.S. between the ages of 65 and 75 have some hearing loss, and about one half of those older than 75 have some trouble hearing normal sounds. About 40% of the 20 million Americans who have hearing loss are 65 or older.

When sound waves reach the structures of the inner ear, they cause vibrations at the eardrum before travelling through the cochlea.

Attached to nerve cells within the cochlea are thousands of tiny hairs that help translate these vibrations into electrical signals that are transmitted to the brain.

The medical term for the gradual hearing loss that comes with age is presbycusis. It’s caused by a loss of these tiny hair cells that act as sound receptors, and also from free radical damage that can clog up the ear’s tissues that act as sound amplifiers. Another reason hearing loss occurs is a build-up of wax in the inner ear. Earwax can block the ear canal and prevent conduction of sound waves. This type of hearing loss can usually be restored with earwax removal.

Since hearing loss can start at any age, prevention measures should start early, and become a lifelong habit. Here are 5 of the most important ways to prevent unnecessary hearing loss: 1. Avoid Harmful Noises: Unfortunately, due to environmental factors, people of all ages are now experiencing hearing loss at younger ages and quicker rates. Reduce the noise in your life by turning down the volume on the

stereo, TV, car radio—and especially when using personal listening devices with headphones or ear buds. If you use headphones to listen to music, don’t turn the volume up past 50%, and never exceed 80% even for a short time.

Activities and equipment that are the most dangerous for our ears include: snowmobiling, hunting, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, jet skis and power tools. Always wear ear protection when involved in these activities and sports, and especially in workplaces where prolonged exposure to loud noises is common. The Mayo Clinic recommends preformed or custom-molded earplugs made of plastic or rubber as one way to prevent hearing loss.

2. Use proper hygiene: Never stick a cotton swab, or other object in your ear to remove earwax, or scratch your ear. If earwax if causing you problems with hearing, speak to your doctor about the best way to remove it.

Always blow your noise gently and use both nostrils. During air travel, swallow and yawn frequently when the plane is landing.

If you have a cold, flu, a sinus infection, or other upper respiratory illness, take a decongestant a few hours before your plane lands, or use a nasal spray right before landing.

3. Keep medical conditions under control: Conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, atherosclerosis and other circulatory illnesses that are not treated properly can lead to hearing loss. The inner parts of the ear are sensitive and delicate so any circulation problems you have can affect your hearing. Trouble hearing is also likely to occur in people who smoke.

4. Talk to your doctor about your medications: Some medications, although not many,

can affect your hearing. For example, temporary effects on your hearing can occur if you take large doses of aspirin. Certain kinds of diuretics can also affect hearing. Since hearing loss is partially genetic, let your doctor know if anyone in your family has trouble hearing.

5. Don’t wait to see the doctor: After noiserelated damage to the ear happens, it can’t be reversed, but further damage is preventable. If you suspect that you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, get your hearing checked by a professional. If you are genetically predisposed to hearing loss, take precautions right away. There is some evidence that supplements can prevent hearing loss, but always check with your doctor before adding supplements to your diet.

The Mayo Clinic offers these signs that you or a loved one might be experiencing hearing loss: • Muffling of speech and other sounds • Difficulty understanding words, especially in a crowd of people or if there is background noise • Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly • Always feeling the need to turn up the volume of the TV or music • Typically withdrawing from conversations, and avoidance of some social settings.

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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 58 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,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 highenergy 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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Lower Back Pain

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by Dr. Joseph Bafile The majority of back pain patients have not experienced any trauma, accidents or major injuries prior to the onset of their problem.

The cause of most back pain is the cumulative affect of improper sitting posture, poor work habits, incorrect lifting, lack of proper exercise and other lifestyle-related factors. All of these factors cause stress and imbalances on the spine and eventually pain. This is why people often injure their back by just bending over to pick up a piece of paper. The spine was already compromised and just the simple act of bending was enough to set off the problem. When this occurs, the surrounding back muscles go into spasm to protect the stressed or injured tissues of the back. In the US, low back pain is one of the most common conditions and one of the leading causes of physician visits. In fact, at least four out of five adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Thirtyone million Americans have low back pain at any given time. One half of all working Americans admit to having back symptoms each year. One third of all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them to seek professional help. And the cost of this care is estimated to be a staggering $50 Billion yearly--and that's just for the more easily identified costs!

SYMPTOMS: • Tenderness, pain, and stiffness in the lower back • Pain that radiates into the buttocks or legs • Difficulty standing erect or standing in one position for a long time • Weakness and leg fatigue while walking • Discomfort while sitting Chiropractic care works on correcting misaligned or out of place vertebrae and can remove the pressure placed on the nerve endings that line the surface of the joint and course through the space between the joints, reducing pain and improving flexibility and function. To see if chiropractic may be able to help you call 570-788-3737 today for a complimentary consultation.

Winter is upon us. Truth be told, I’d rather be in South Beach. Alas, time to get real.

Frigid weather and skin do not mix. Cold, dry air depletes skin of moisture and leads to “winter itch”. Skin is drier this time of year because cooler air holds less water vapor, or humidity, than warmer air. Worsening matters, forced-air heating systems facilitate water depletion from the epidermis (top layer of skin). Fortunately there are simple steps that can be taken to help minimize our exposure to the inhospitable winter environment.

Persons prone to dry skin should moisturize daily with either petrolatum or cream based formulations. These may be applied directly to damp skin after a bath or shower. Those prone to allergies should choose a moisturizer without fragrance or lanolin.

Do not overly wash the skin as too frequent or abrasive cleansing depletes the epidermis of natural moisturizers. In cold weather washing the skin once daily should suffice. Several over-the-counter soaps and washes (i.e Dove, Cetaphil and Vanicream) are formulated for

persons with dry skin.

Central or room humidifiers are highly recommended. When outside, protect the skin from wind, extreme col d and prolonged sun exposure. Indoor tanning beds should never be used due to the increased risk for skin cancer and premature aging. Hopefully these simple measures will enable our skin to survive the winter of 2014

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by Anthony Urillo, MPT Although the use of certain techniques of developed in the twentieth century in the physical therapy date back to ancient times, wake of World War I. Groups of “reconstructhe modern profession of physical therapy tion aides”, as they were called, were trained to work with soldiers returning from the war along with being send to military hospitals in France to begin early rehabilitation with wounded veterans.

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Treatment techniques such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, light and laser therapy, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, cervical and pelvic traction, massage, joint mobilization and therapeutic exercise help to decrease pain and edema while improving motion and function.

A large part of physical therapy focuses on education and prevention. Patients are educated in home exercise programs and the most efficient and safe ways to complete daily activities. Therapists work as consultants in industrial settings to reduce risk to employees, work with athletes to screen for potential problems and institute preventative exercise programs, and work with fitness clubs to develop safe and effective workouts.

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Many people may not realize it, but there are often patients in Bradford, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Carbon, and Greater Hazleton area who have to get to a scheduled treatment but for a variety of reasons cannot get there on their own. The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides free transportation to and from medical treatment appointments for people who are in active treatment for a cancer diagnosis (currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation) who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. This important program depends upon volunteers who donate their time to help others affected

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We need additional drivers for the Road to Recovery program in all counties, whether you live in the city or in the country, we need your help! Volunteer drivers need to have a valid PA driver’s license, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle; proof of insurance, complete a background check and driver check and attend a brief orientation program (takes less than an hour). Hours of driving are flexible and rides are typically provided Monday through Friday, 7AM to 5PM. Drivers can restrict availability to only a certain day(s) of the week or 1/2 day or whatever amount of time they can. You can drive your vehicle or an ACS vehicle, where available.

“It is more than a ride,” comments Jennifer Washney, Mission Delivery Specialist for the American Cancer Society. “Many of our volunteers have been touched by cancer in some way, either a family member or friend, or they are cancer survivors themselves. They are special people who want to give back and

help others. We need more people to step up the ‘wheel’ and help.” If you are interested, please call 570-562-9749 extension 320. In order to meet the needs of our patients we will be scheduling volunteer driver orientation sessions once we hear from interested drivers in January. Please call or email Jennifer Washney at Jennifer.washney@cancer. org to indicate your interest in becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer. Please indicate the region or county where you would like to drive and provide your contact information, as well.

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What's Your Retirement Vision

by Edward Jones When you start out in your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. At this point, your picture of a “retirement lifestyle” may be, at best, hazy, hidden as it is behind a veil of experiences you’ve yet to encounter. But as you move through the years, your view of retirement comes into clearer and closer focus — and this vision will have a big impact on your savings and investment strategies.

Consequently, to create and implement those strategies effectively, you’ll need to define your retirement vision by identifying its various parts. Here are some to consider: • Travel — If you’re like many people, you may dream of traveling during your retirement. But what does “travel” mean to you?

Do you envision taking a cruise or an international trip every year? Or is your idea of travel just a short jaunt to a popular destination, such as a lake or the mountains or the beach? The difference in costs between global and U.S.-based travel can be enormous, so you’ll need to define your goals and estimate your expenses.

• Second home — Once you retire, you’ll have to make some housing-related decisions.

Should you sell your home and “downsize”?

Or do you want to keep your current residence and possibly purchase a second home, such as a condominium, in another part of the country? Obviously, you’ll need to factor in these choices when you think about how to invest before you retire and how to manage your withdrawals from your 401(k), IRA and other accounts during your retirement.

• Volunteer activities — You might think that your volunteer activities during retirement won’t affect your finances much. But if you

are particularly ambitious, and your volunteerism involves travel, renting space, purchasing equipment and so on, you might be looking at some large cash outlays. Furthermore, if you host people at your house, you may be incurring some types of liability risk, which you might need to address through appropriate insurance coverage.

• Hobbies — During your working years, you may pursue your hobbies always with the thought that you can devote a lot more time to them after you retire. However, expanded hobby activities may involve expanded costs.

For example, if you’re good with cars, you might decide to invest in that foreign sports car of which you’ve dreamed. Or, if you’re fascinated by genealogy, perhaps you’ll start traveling to places once inhabited by your ancestors. These types of activities can be expensive, so you’ll have to evaluate your saving, spending and investing habits to determine how to accommodate your increased expenditures on your hobbies.

• Second career — Many people look forward to retiring from one career so they can start another — opening a small business, consulting or even taking a part-time job. Clearly, if you were to start your own business, some expenses would be involved, so you’ll have to plan for them. Even if you become a consultant or work part time, you could incur various costs, including travel. And, in relation to these types of work, you may also have insurance and health care issues to address.

By identifying the various components of your retirement vision, and estimating their respective costs, you can make those saving, spending and investment choices that can help you work toward your retirement dream.

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Creating The Proper Will, Power Of Attorney, And Living Will Can Give You And Your Family Peace Of Mind

by Stephen A. Seach, Esq. Benjamin Franklin is attributed with pen- can give you and your loved ones the peace of you and your family peace of ning the saying, “nothing can be said to be mind in knowing personal choices are being mind, The Seach Law Ofcertain, except death and taxes.” Taxes are cer- carried out properly. fices can help. Call for a containly discussed at length almost everywhere, If you want to take the next step in giving sultation at (570) 359-3283. from politicians on television to your uncle at a family barbeque. One thing most people don’t want to discuss is their own death and understandably so.

Even though we all know eventually it will happen, the idea of one’s death is too scary and far off for most people. Unfortunately, this fear prevents many people from ensuring their financial, personal, and medical wishes get carried out exactly how they would have wanted.

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When loved ones and relatives are put into these stressful situations without any input from you on your personal choices, it can be overwhelming. Even though it can be difficult to discuss, you have the power to leave guessing out of the equation. A living will, last will and testament, and power of attorney

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Pay Down Debt Or Save For Retirement?

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor Many people are torn between paying off debt and the need to save for retirement. If you're not sure you can afford to tackle both at the same time, which should you choose? There's no one answer that's right for everyone, but here are some of the factors you should consider when making your decision.

Investment return vs. Debt Interest Probably the most common way to decide whether to pay off debt or to make investments is to consider whether you could earn a higher after-tax rate of return by investing than the after-tax interest rate you pay on the debt.

Let’s say you have a credit card on which you

pay nondeductible interest of 18%. By getting rid of those interest payments, you're effectively getting an 18% return on your money. If you make investments rather than pay off debt and your investments incur losses, you may still have debts to pay, but you won't have had the benefit of any gains. By contrast, the return that comes from eliminating high-interest-rate debt is a sure thing.

Employer's match may change the equation If your employer matches a portion of your workplace retirement account contributions, that can make the debt versus savings decision more difficult. Let's say your company matches 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary. That means that you're earning a 50% return on that portion of your retirement account contributions. And that doesn't count any investment returns or gains from compounding you might achieve over time.

Assuming you conform to your plan's requirements and your company meets its plan obligations, you know in advance what your return from the match will be; very few investments can offer the same degree of certainty. That's why many financial experts argue that saving at least enough to get any employer match for your contributions may make more sense than focusing on debt. And don't forget the tax benefits of contributions to a workplace savings plan. By contributing pretax dollars to your plan account, you're deferring anywhere from 10% to 39.6% in taxes, depending on your federal tax rate.

It doesn't have to be all or nothing The decision about whether to save for retirement or pay off debt can sometimes be affected by the type of debt you have. For example, if you itemize deductions the interest you pay on a mortgage is generally deductible on your federal tax return. Let's say you're paying 6% on your mortgage and 18% on your credit card debt, and your employer matches 50% of your retirement account contributions. You might consider directing some resources to paying off the credit card debt and some toward your retirement account in order to get the full company match, and continuing to pay the tax-deductible mortgage interest. Remember also, time is your best ally when saving for retirement. If you say to yourself, "I'll wait to start saving until my debts are completely paid off," you run the risk that you'll never get to that point. Putting off saving also reduces the number of years you have left to save for retirement; that weakens the power of time as a retirement savings ally. It might be easier to address both goals if you can cut your

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interest payments by refinancing that debt. Bear in mind that even if you decide to focus on retirement savings, you should make sure that you're able to make at least the monthly minimum payments owed on your debt.

Other considerations • Having retirement plan contributions automatically deducted from your paycheck eliminates the temptation to spend that money. Put in place a mechanism that automatically directs money toward the debt.

• Do you have an emergency fund or other resources that you can tap in case you lose your job or have a medical emergency? If your workplace savings plan allows loans, contributing to the plan not only means you're helping to provide a more secure retirement but also building savings that could be used as a last resort in an emergency. Some employer-sponsored retirement plans allow hardship withdrawals in certain situations.

(However, remember that the amount of any hardship withdrawal becomes taxable income, and if you aren't at least age 59½, you also may owe a 10% premature distribution tax on that money.).

• If you do need to borrow from your plan, compare the cost of using that money with other financing options, such as loans from banks, credit unions, friends, or family.

• If you focus on retirement savings rather than paying down debt, invest so that your return has a chance of exceeding the interest you owe on that debt. While your investments should be appropriate for your risk tolerance, if you invest too conservatively, the rate of return may not be high enough to offset the interest rate you'll continue to pay.

Regardless of your choice, perhaps the most important decision you can make is to take action and get started now.

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A Resolution For The New Year

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by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. As 2014 begins, it is time to think about your New Year’s resolution.

What’s yours this year? Some people say they are going to lose weight, quit smoking or finally get their finances under control. Well, if your resolution involves your finances, you may want to take a good hard look as to whether you can continue to live like you currently do. Do you want collection agencies calling you at all hours of the day? Do you want to be worried about the Sheriff showing up at your door with court papers?

If you’re sick of those annoying calls and the anxiety that comes with having debt problems, now is the time of the year to decide to do something about it. Now is the time to talk to someone about how to get out of that financial mess so that you can begin to enjoy life again.

New Years is the time for starting over and the “fresh start” you need may be found by filing bankruptcy. Bankruptcy however is not for everyone, but the New Year is the time to start dealing with the financial problems rather than just ignoring them and hoping they will go away. It’s time to face your problems head on and I promise you that 2014 will be a better year that the last one.

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Next step, better eating habits. This will help so many ways. There are a lot of people that give table food to their pets. Offering veggies to the dog is a good thing. Please avoid onions and garlic, this will harm your pet.

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A co-operative effort of the Rotary Foundation, the Rotary Club of Hazleton, the United Way of Greater Hazleton and Boscov’s, over 30 children whose names were provided by The Salvation Army, Catholic Social Services, Commission on Economic Opportunity and United Charities were given an hour to purchase gifts for themselves and/or family members.

“It was up to each child to decide what they wanted to purchase and for whom” explains Rotary President John Madden, “Rotary club members and their family/friends were chaperones just to help the children if they needed it.”

“This was the second time this project has occurred for the club and I hope it continues.”, says Tim Genetti, Rotary President Elect. “It was a pleasure for the adults who were present to watch as their “shoppers” very carefully selected items, not just for themselves, but for family members as well. It showed us these children really understood the “giving” spirit of the season.”

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Every one of us has at some point found ourselves with an old bottle in our hands— some older than others. I get questions about how to tell a valuable bottle from a cheap one all the time. I wrote this article based on a cautionary tale that I heard recently.

A woman attended my antiques appraisal event in Houston, TX and she recounted this story about the sale of an old bottle on eBay. She told me and my appraisal show audience about how her friend sold an old bottle on eBay for $1,200. They were thrilled about the sale until the buyer, who turned out to be a bottle dealer and the head of some national bottle collecting society, revealed that he had purchased her bottle with the $1,200 winning bid.

He did not write to thank her. He wrote to boast. He had the audacity to write to the seller to tell her that she was a stupid woman.

That’s what he wrote--stupid.

Why was she stupid? Because he revealed that she had sold that bottle on eBay for $1,200 and he knew it was actually worth $60,000. So, this dealer added written insult to the unknowing seller’s $58,800 injury.

These are the kind of people that you hope get their due in a manner of the old saying “what goes around comes around.” Disgusting!

Lessons Learned This is perfect example of something I have been saying for many, many years. While I hope this story teaches you something about

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Coca Cola bottle Do not use eBay as a credible resource for researching the value of an antique. Right now, on the eBay auction record site, there is an incorrect value for that bottle. It states that the bottle is only worth $1,200 when it is actually worth $60,000. If you are researching eBay sales records and you come across that bottle, you are going to look at the photograph of the bottle and think that you have a bottle like that one and think it is only worth $1,200. But, it is actually worth more—a lot more--to the tune of $58,800 more. It is worth $60,000.

This is the major problem with people who do not have experts evaluate their antiques before posting them on eBay or any online website. This is also the problem with the people who are offering to search eBay records for you and sell you an online appraisal for $9.99.

I offer online appraisal services and what they are doing is not an online appraisal.

Those people are not evaluating the object; they are just searching posted online sales records that can be horribly wrong.

You would save time by just throwing a $10 down a drain. There is no identification, no evaluation, no credible sales record source. It’s a mess.

The problem is that just like this seller, people are selling objects online and they do not know what they are selling, they do not know the current market or appraised value, and they do not know that there are snakes out there ready to take advantage of your ignorance. Again, do not use eBay or any online auction to determine value. Get a real appraisal—online or traditional--from an expert.

Financing Your Pet Health For Life

by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital Like everything else today, pet care expenses continue to increase substantially. We did a survey in 2011. This survey indicated that 80% of all pet owners are worried about how they will pay for their pets care, should the animal become seriously ill or have a bad accident. This is a concern that we have to address almost every day at the West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital. We recommend the following three steps to ensure that your animal gets proper annual health care and optimal care in case of unexpected problems.

1. Always make sure your pet get an annual check-up and required vaccinations. We offer a Pet Wellness Plan that makes this very affordable.

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During the time of my early envolvement in polka music, I had the opportunity to see and hear many great polka bands. Over the years, there is a band that has remained as one of my favorites. They are known to their fans as the Trel Tones.

With their home base in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, The Trel-Tones have been a mainstay in the polka industry for many years. They have always been dedicated to the promotion of all types of music, but have been known for their unique style of polka music, known today as “Honky Style” polkas.

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Years ago a very young man had a dream to play music for weddings and dances in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area. He searched and found a couple of musicians, and along with his brother, began practicing music to prepare for future engagements.

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The Trel-Tones became well known throughout the Pittsburgh area for their versatility in music; however, their unique style of polka music stood out. One day, while listening to a polka radio broadcast, Steve heard the song “Ooh La La Polka” and “I Wish I Was Single Again Waltz” by “Lil Wally and the Harmony Boys.” Both Steve and Andy agreed that their sound was very similar and they should give these recordings a try. Thus

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As we close, be sure to check out our band-The Polskie Swingmasters--this month.

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January 2014 • 43

In the Kitchen

with Joan Barbush

New Year’s Day is not always January 1st.

People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times, but they always celebrate with special foods.

Long ago, the Seminoles of ancient Florida celebrated their New Year in midsummer when the corn harvest was ready. Their year began when they once again had fresh foods to eat.

A long time ago in Europe, New Year’s arrived in April with the first warm spring air.

On Chinese New Year, usually in February, the Chinese smeared honey on their paper pictures of the gods, so that when the gods went up to heaven to report, they would only have sweet things to say about the people below.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year falls in September or early October. Rosh Hashanah is a time for sweet foods (carrot coins and apples dipped in honey) and a time to wish friends a sweet New Year.

Scottish children celebrate Hogmanay, the last day of the old year, by going door to door collecting fruits and nuts and special coins from their neighbors. Hogmanay for Scottish children is a bit like trick or treating on Halloween here in the states.

In the American south, children used to hop around the table at New Year’s (and sometimes still do). Then they would sit down to eat cornbread and “Hoppin John”, a dish of dried red peas, rice and ham.

The French eat pancakes for New Year’s.

The Swiss eat whipped cream for good luck.

The English drink a wassail.

What will you make for your good luck New Year’s food?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT “There is no sincerer love than the love of food” – George Bernard Shaw

1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Whipped cream for serving (optional) Directions: Generously coat an 8-inch square baking dish with butter. Remove the crust from the loaf of bread and slice the loaf into 1-inch Bread Pudding cubes. Place the cubes in the dish and sprinkle Ingredients: the raisins on top.Whisk the eggs in a large 1 (1-pound) day-old baguette or loaf of Ital- bowl. Add the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, whipping ian bread cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk 1/2 cup golden raisins again until the mixture is well blended.Heat 4 large eggs the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the egg mixture

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over the bread and raisins. Let the ingredients stand for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.

Use a spoon to occasionally push down the bread cubes as they soak.Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the pudding, then place the baking dish in a larger baking or roasting pan. Put the combined pans on the middle rack of the oven, then pour hot water into the larger pan (an adult's job) until it reaches halfway up the sides of the smaller dish.

Bake the pudding until it's puffed and golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the pudding from its water bath and set it on a wire rack. Let the dessert cool for 15 minutes before serving, with a dollop of whipped cream if you like. Serves 8 Italian Wedding Soup (pictured on the left) Ingredients: 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried basi 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 5 3/4 cups chicken broth 2 cups thinly sliced escarole 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot Directions: In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.2.In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs.

Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium.

Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Serves 4

Easy Potato Pancakes Ingredients: 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns ½ cup chopped onions ¼ cup minced fresh parsley 2 TBSP. milk 2 eggs beaten ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking oil Directions: Place hash browns in a strainer and rinse with cold water until thawed. Drain thoroughly, transfer to a larger bowl. Add onion, parsley, milk, eggs, flour and salt, mix well.

Place oil about ¼ inch in a skillet over medium heat. Drop by ¼ cupfuls into hot oil.

Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

cut into strips ½ C. red pepper strips cut in half 2 C. frozen broccoli 2 C. hot cooked angel hair pasta ¼ C. shredded Parmesan Cheese 1 tub of Philadelphia cooking crème (savory garlic flavor) 10 oz.

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Pictured on the left: The Gothic arches of St. Gabriel's Church shook when the plane hit the slate roof.

Memories of South Wyoming Street—Part 7

by Marolyn Pensock Just picture two young men, good friends, going for a joy ride. Instead of riding in a car, they were flying in a small Cessna 140 plane, They flew down from the direction of West Hazleton, according to witnesses, smiling and waving at friends and sightseers alike, especially up in the area of South Wyoming Street.

Tom Malloy is among those people said to have waved to them. The pilot was using the steeple of St. Gabriel’s Church as a pylon from which to stunt and flip around. They put on quite a show. State Police Private Ed McGroarty estimated the plane was flying below an altitude of 1000 feet and circling at an estimated 100 foot altitude prior to hitting the church roof. They stunted one time too many. Instead of making it all the way around the maneuver, they had lost altitude and hit the roof of the church. Some accounts said they hit the steeple, but in fact they really hit the roof. The plane flipped backwards, fell, hit a vacant lot in the lower block, rose again and flew into the space between the William Letcher home and John and Dorothy Boyle home and the John Boyle Funeral Home. There the plane became wedged, wing upward, against the back door of the Letcher home. The plane shirred off the back porch of the Letcher home. Nose intact, the Cessna 140 came to rest on the Boyle back porch. Pilot and passenger lay unconscious.

The plane was piloted by Francis O’Donnell of Philadelphia, formerly of West Hazleton. The passenger was Korean War veteran, 26 year old Richard Moore. He was known to all his friends in the area since Dick lived just up the street at 217 S. Wyoming Street.

Word spread quickly to Dick’s sister and family, also of that address. Toddler Jane was bundled up and taken to a friend’s house on Walnut Street while the family rushed to the

crash and then on to the hospital. The switchboard operator, Mrs. Hazel Moore, was very busy with all the calls about the crash. At that point she had no idea that it was her own son who lay critically injured in the emergency room. It was not until the victims were admitted that she learned his identity. What a shock.

While the plane was on its way down, getting lower and lower, Arthur Bray was sitting in his second floor bathroom. He couldn’t believe his eyes when the plane cruised past his bathroom window on its way to the yards below. The Bill and Margaret Letcher had been looking at television in their living room and quickly came out their front door to view the plane and all the devastation.

One of the trees in the middle of Boyle yard below was a pear tree just waiting for twelve year old Charlie Fox to climb. He couldn’t believe his eyes either when he looked up to see the plane coming right toward him on its way down. He never got out of a tree so fast in his life. His cousin, Jimmy Loftus, was with him in the yard. Quite scared, they ran home as soon as their legs could carry them, but not before they were able to get a look at the two victims of the crash. Their Aunt Mary did not believe them at first, but quickly learned they were telling the truth. Uncle Dick was in a plane crash down at Boyle’s Funeral Home. Jimmy’s father, also Jim Loftus, kept telling the gathering people to put out their cigarettes, as there was a lot of gasoline around the crash scene.

Wednesday, October 12, 1955 was a day that went down in infamy in the life of Saint Gabriel’s Church building. The day was like every other day inside that beautiful structure. It was quiet, calm, peaceful and reverent. The Gothic arches and the beautiful stained glass windows mutely testified to the glory of God. Katha-

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rine McHugh entered the sanctuary around six o’clock in the evening or shortly afterward, as the church was locked at seven o’clock. She knelt to pray, as was her custom. When she was deep in pray she was abruptly startled by a loud noise on the roof and the church’s shaking. Not knowing what had caused the calamity, she quickly sent her amen’s heavenward and exited the sanctuary to run home to check on her young son, Connell. She had no idea what had just happened. Finding Connell safe, the family proceeded to join the crowd which was gathering on Walnut Street along side Boyle’s Funeral Home.

Bernie Brennan, Hurley Shucker and Henry Diehl of the Pioneer Fire Company were watching as the plane flew across Hazleton. They watched as the plane crashed and were in the fire engine responding before the call arrived at the firehouse. The East End Fire Company also responded as well as the Hazleton City Police along with Pennsylvania State Police.

Twelve year old Charles Parson was cutting the grass in the yard at his home on Cranberry Avenue. He looked skyward to see a small plane stunting in the area of South Wyoming Street.

It seemed very low to him and he realized that it was too low. As it disappeared from sight he dropped the lawnmower and ran up the street.

He was among the first at the scene and was able to get an excellent view of the front of the plane.

Fred Sauer and Jim Powell sophomores at Hazleton High School were homeward bound after school. They had arrived at the corner of Broad and Vine Streets and were fascinated by the actions of the small plane flying south over Hazleton from the west. The plane was very low. The boys exclaimed, “He’s going to crash!”

Paul Yamarik was in the Roller Rink on West Broad Street when someone entered and shouted, “a plane crashed into St. Gabriel’s Church”.

Roller skates quickly came off; and Paul and his friends ran up to the scene of the crash.

Peter Holinchek was in his yard up on Fulton Court when a friend shouted to him, “A plane crashed into St. Gabriel’s Church.” He made record time running to the scene. A large crowd was quickly gathering. Some were even looking for souvenirs.

Eight year old Mark Thompson was looking out the window on the third floor of his fifth and Lincoln Streets home when he also saw the low flying plane. Mark is now one of the organists of St. Gabriel’s church.

Tom Boyle, who was two and one half years old at the time, related this memory of the day to me. On this particular Columbus Day, the Boyle Family had traveled to Schuylkill Haven to visit Mrs. Boyle’s sister. On coming home, as his Dad was backing into the driveway in the rear of the John Boyle property they wondered what the large crowd was doing in Uncle Jack’s and Aunt Dorothy’s (Boyle) yard. Then they saw the plane and knew the answer immediately.

Since it was Wednesday, all the downtown merchants were open on Wednesday evenings until nine o’clock. This was 1955. There were no malls in our area at that time, so it was logical that it did not take long for a crowd of shoppers to converge on South Wyoming and Walnut Streets. They also filled Manhattan Court in the rear. The stage was set.

Hazleton City Patrolman Joseph Yamona had just finished traffic duty 7 A.M. – 6 30 P.M., at Broad and Wyoming Streets, when he was quickly reassigned to “crash duty” by Chief Steve Havrilla. He was there until the night shift came on at eleven o’clock. Thankfully, the weather was beautiful all day and night on the twelfth and thirteenth. The wreck had to be guarded all night. The only lights were the arc lights on the street. The two other cops on duty at that time were Bernie Gatski and John DeAngelo. Night shift cops were Lt. Andrew Sedor, John Farley, Hugh Ferry and Ernest Palermo. The next morning at seven A.M., Joe Yamona was the only cop assigned to “Plane Duty”. George’s Restaurant of West Hazleton sent food down for all the workers at the crash scene. Hazleton City Streets Department placed barricades at Wyoming and Walnut Streets and also at Birch and Chapel Streets and Manhattan Court. These were necessary to keep the huge crowd under control and to preserve the integrity of the crash scene. Remember our streets were two way streets back then, so there were ambulances, police and fire vehicles parked on both sides with their flashing lights.

It was several hours before Joe Yamona learned the names of the crash victims. He was indeed very surprised and distressed to learn

that the passenger was his very good friend, Dick Moore. Dick lived at 217 S. Wyoming Street, while Joe Yamona lived at 217 S. Cedar Street, just two blocks away. Joe was friends also with Dick Moore’s brother, Jim, whose nickname was Bubsy. They were often a trio. Karn’s Transfer had placed a flatbed trailer along Walnut Street. The men used a crane to load the crumpled plane unto the trailer the next morning.. It was taken to the Karn warehouse on W. Walnut St. to be stored until the agents from the Federal Aeronautics could examine the plane.

Hazleton Mayor Thomas Capparell drove Dr. William L. Dyson to the scene. The other doctors attending at the scene were Dr. George Burkhardt, whose office was on Birch Street and Dr. Albert Zogby, whose office was on Elm near Cedar Street and Dr. James Gormley. Hazleton and West Hazleton ambulances were on scene to take the victims to the hospital, Hazleton State Hospital at that time.

Pioneer Fire Chief, Ray Goldsworthy, got out of a sick bed to man his post and drive one of the victims, Francis O’Donnell, to the hospital. Father Edward Haggerty, assistant to Father Kane at Saint Gabriel’s Church, was on scene giving comfort and probably the Last Rites of the Church to the critically injured crash victims. Monsignor Dennis Kane announced that in spite of the damaged exterior roof slates, the interior of the church was intact and services would continue as usual.

Among others at the crash scene most of that day were attorney Louis Feldman. Feldman who was then serving as Luzerne County District attorney He was accompanied by reporter Dominic Antonelli. M.V. Coll of the Plain Speaker, Standard Speaker, our evening and morning papers, had been watching the stunting plane with the Pioneer firemen. Mr. Coll called for reporters and photographers to cover the story. Betty Harlor, Donald C. Barnes and Robert L. Thomas responded. There may have been others, I don’t know. Sam Price, Jr. had one of his photos of the crash published.

WAZL put out a plea for type B blood.

Many people responded to the Hazleton State Hospital emergency room. The Pennsylvania

State Police delivered blood from Wilkes-Barre for the local Red Cross chapter. The next day the Standard Sentinel carried a list of the extent of the injuries. I list them here to help you understand the extent of their critical injuries.

Francis O’Donnell , 42 years at the time of the crash., pilot, formerly of West Hazleton, presently of Philadelphia, sustained two broken legs, broken ribs, a cerebral concussion, multiple contusions of his body, shock and severe laceration of his scalp. He was in critical condition.

Richard Moore, 26 years at the time of the crash, of 217 S. Wyoming St., had a fractured right clavicle, a cerebral concussion, possible fractured skull, multiple contusions, shock and severe lacerations of his scalp. He was in critical condition.

Francis O’Donnell, whose nickname was Farmer O’Donnell, had just arrived around noon, at the Hazleton airport from Wings Field in Ambler, PA. Ambler is a suburb of Philadelphia .He is said to have met with Dick Moore to conduct business during the afternoon. The plane was owned by a flying club at the airport in Ambler. Joe Kress of West Hazleton, returned the men to the airport about 6:30 P.M. The two men had planned to return to Philadelphia that evening. Evidently the sightseeing trip over Hazleton was short lived, if you look at the time line of the events of the evening. Both men had very long recover periods.

Thankfully they lived a long life after the crash.

Dick died at in 2003 at age 73 years. Francis died in 2011 at age 98 years.

Two little asides about the story are: the roof of the church is said to have leaked no matter how many times it was repaired until the major renovation project of the church. Dick Moore is said to never have driven a car after the crash.

He was always seen walking all over town.

What was truly a miracle is that neither man died or no other people were injured from that plane crash in densely populated South Wyoming Street .I truly want to thank each and everyone of you who have given me assistance in my research for this article. I can be reached by writing to Panorama or by e-mail at Mrs49@ ptd.net.

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The Hall Of Fame Edition

by Rich Lipinski

Every January the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announces their selections for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

There are many other Hall of Fames in many sports and other endeavors, but the Baseball Hall of Fame is by far the most watched and difficult to enter. The 2014 ballot features new comers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and Frank Thomas. The Holdovers Include: Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Fred McGriff and Tim Raines and Jack Morris to name a few. The players will be joined by Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony LaRussa, who were managers elected by the veterans committee in December.

Every year the selection process inspires great debates from fans, media and in recent years, sabermetricians. Sabermetrics was pioneered in the 1980’s by Bill James who sought and continues to seek new ways to evaluate players. The basic mission of these baseball “nerds” is to create a baseline player across the different eras, playing in neutral ballpark for both hitters and fielders. The stat of choice for many researchers and front office types is Wins over Replacement Player (WARP). In simple terms a replacement player would be a player called up from “AAA” to put a team on the field. Jay Jaffe has developed a more in depth system aptly called the Jaffe WARP (JAWS). The system, which is designed to determine how a Hall of Famer or Hall of Fame candidate measures up to his enshrined peers at his position with regards to his regular season pitching, hitting, and fielding contributions. The goal of JAWS is to identify players who are above-average candidates for Hall of Fame enshrinement in these respects.

A player's JAWS score is the average of his career WARP total and his peak total. The peak is a player's best seven seasons. (This JAWS score is then compared to a modified average of the enshrined Hall of Famers at each position, with the lowest score—invari-

ably an unqualified Veterans Committee selection.

For more information check out baseballprospectus.com and watch Clubhouse Confidential on MLB Network, this is a dedicated show to sabermetrics.

The Debate is Changing The introduction of new statistics is slowly changing the great Hall Of Fame Debate.

There are currently 303 members of the Hall Of Fame, 208 were inducted as players. That number is a little over 1% of all the players.

1% is number that would seemingly represent the best of the best. There are many traditionalists who want to measure everybody

by Babe Ruth and Cy Young, who would say this number is way too high. There have been many questionable choices by the veterans committee over the years that have led to this debate.

Recognizing the fact that there are some undeserving players, the new wave of researchers is seeking the fairness of not punishing players for past mistakes. The recent and far overdue selections of Bert Blyleven and Ron Santo, are evidence of their growing influence. Players such as Dick Allen, Tommy John and Hazleton Area’s John Quinn are border line to outside looking in but their careers were much more robust than many who are in now. Hopefully they will continue to get the full look due to them.

The Hall Has Called on Locals There have been four local players and one umpire from our area who have been called to the hall. Included on this honored list are Stan Coveleski of Shamokin, Hughie Jennings of Pittston, Christy Mathewson of Factoryville, Ed Walsh of Plains Township, and Umpire Nestor Chylak of Olyphant, In addition to the locally born, there have been quite few players who started there brilliant careers in our local towns. These players include some very familiar players including: Mike Schmidt, Ryne Sandberg, Robin Roberts, Earl Averill, and Home Run Baker who played in Reading, Jim Bunning, Bill Mazeroski, Jim Rice and Nolan Ryan in William-

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sport, King Kelly in Ashland, Tony Lazzeri and Bob Lemon in Wilkes – Barre. One Hall of Famer, Leon Day, who played for the 1952 Scranton Miner’s didn’t get to start his career here, he arrived at the end.

Just Missed It’s not often a Hall of Fame Player can be said to have just missed, but in Leon Day’s case it is true. Day was an African-American who for him integration was a little too slow and little too late.

It wasn’t until 1951 at the age of 34 did Day have the opportunity to play in integrated professional baseball appearing in 14 games for Toronto. In 1952 Day made it stateside becoming the first African-American to play professional baseball in Northeast Pennsylvania, since Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier. The 1952 season was Day’s one and only full time experience in professional ball going 13-9 in 161 innings for the Miner’s. He pitched only 93 innings in Edmonton in 1953 as age was catching up to him.

Day was born in 1916 and quit school to begin his Negro League career in 1934, where he pitched until 1950. During that time he missed a few years for WWII and landed on Utah beach during D-Day. His official Hall of Fame Biography reads: The Negro leagues' outstanding strikeout pitcher with a dominating fastball and wick-

ed curve, quiet Leon Day was the mainstay of the Newark pitching staff in the late 1930s and '40s. Also a superb contact hitter and speedy base runner, Day was versatile enough to play second base or the outfield when he wasn't pitching. He spent two years pitching on integrated Army teams during World War II, and in his first game back with the Eagles in 1946, he tossed a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Stars.

As fate would have it for a man so close to majors, he died six days after learning of his election to the Hall of Fame in January 1995, never getting to stand at podium just as he never got to stand on a major league field.

In 2001 his widow Geraldine Day started the Leon Day foundation in his hometown of Baltimore. The foundation is a community service organization operating in the western area of Baltimore City. Leon’s love and involvement with children made it clear that the love of athletics is a key to keeping them off the streets away from drugs, and to take pride in their community. Through this experience the youth hopefully will understand the importance of education, environment, ethics, morals, and self-esteem. By prioritizing their skills the youth will learn to look at life from a different perspective.

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Hall Odds and Ends In 1930, the Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Strong, hit 41 home runs for the Hazleton Mountaineers an Eastern League record which still stands...Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe recently wrote on the folly of some hall voters: 11 voters left Babe Ruth of their ballot, nobody has ever been an unanimous selection. The highest percentage was Tom Seaver at 98.8%...Some voters won’t vote for people because they’re not first ballot worthy, which is nonsense, which explains the omission of Craig Biggio in 2013. ...Not sure how voters can penalize Bonds for allegedly taking steroids, but won’t vote for Fred McGriff because he didn’t hit quite enough homers during the steroid era…Our two cents Tim Raines, Fred McGriff, Ted Simmons, and Alan Trammell are unbelievable Hall omissions.

Hard Coal Sources Hard Coal would like to thank the Baseball Hall Of Fame and the Leon Day foundation for their assistance on this article. Additional information on this article can be found at: Baseballreference.com,baseballprospectus. com, Be sure to check out @jay_jaffe,and @ hardcoalbasebal on twitter. As Always until next month keep the e-mails rolling to hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com

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• Get the best deal: Any major purchase requires keeping an eye on the bottom line. Follow the automotive section of your local newspaper or get on the Internet to find the best sales. You should also look for incentives and rebates to lower the car's cost. Another savvy money saving idea is to cash in the rewards you've accumulated on your credit card.

• Explore your options: Few aspects of the car buying process are more fun than looking at all the bells and whistles. Luxurious upholstery, power locks, remote keyless entry and heated mirrors are some conveniences many new car owners wouldn't want to live without. Others may covet DVD systems, high-tech audio equipment, satellite radio, hands-free phones or navigation systems built into the dash. Make a list of your must-haves.

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Is Your Car Ready For Winter?

(NAPSA)-Safety on the road is important all year round, but winter weather calls for extra caution behind the wheel to keep you and your passengers safe.

That's why many auto safety experts including Discount Tire, the world's largest tire and wheel retailer, urge motorists to keep road safety top of mind this winter and switch to tires specifically designed for cold weather driving.

Winter tires are designed for driving in temperatures of 45 degrees or below. If there's any chance you'll encounter snow, ice, slush, black ice or wet roads on a consistent basis, you should prepare your car for these conditions.

Often, drivers aren't aware that commonly used all-season tires have a rubber compound that gradually hardens when temperatures dip below 45 degrees. When this happens, braking and turning are compromised as there is decreased road traction and less grip. It's also important to note that snow and ice often pile up in the tire grooves and tread blocks on allseason tires, which can impact your vehicle's performance.

Winter tires are made with higher-silica compounds. This allows the tire to deliver much better traction, which reduces skidding and improves braking. In fact, in temperatures below 45 degrees, winter tires can provide 25 to 50 percent more traction than all-season tires. In addition, the tread block design in-

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Five Tips for Winter Tire Safety 1. Replace your all-season tires with winter tires for driving in temperatures of 45 degrees or below. Make sure to replace all four tires with winter tires to avoid an unsafe traction mismatch.

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3. Check tire inflation pressure regularly and don't forget the spare. Underinflated or overinflated tires may result in poor handling, uneven tread wear and poor fuel consumption.

4. Rotate your tires at least every 6,000 miles or earlier if irregular or uneven wear develops.

5. Make sure the tire shop that gets your tires ready for cold temperatures torques the lug nuts to the proper specifications for your vehicle.

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by The Experts at S.J. Kowalski You might think air fresheners whether you spray or plug into the wall are deodorizing and clearing the air of unpleasant odors, but many of these products just mask odors rather than get rid of them. They can leave you sneezing and wheezing. So skip the special scents at home. The air you breathe can make you sick.

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Master Gardener: Garden Catalogs – One Of The Joys Of Winter

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener A sure sign that the holiday season had ended used to be the arrival in the mail of income tax forms and the Burpee seed catalog. Now most people file their taxes online and many seed catalogs arrive well before Christmas. Unlike most of the quickly recycled catalogs I get in the frantic pre-holiday period, these I keep for post-holiday use.

Many people dread the cold, often dreary month of January. But I have a confession: I like the January doldrums. After working in the garden most of the year and preparing for the holidays, a month of relative inactivity is welcome. (Barring the necessity of shoveling snow, of course.) It is a wonderful time to take care of those household tasks postponed during the growing season, or to just read and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee.

It is also a great time to begin planning for the new gardening season. Those saved seed/ plant catalogs can be useful whether or not you wish to purchase from them. I relish looking through them during the bleak days of winter to begin my garden planning. All of them feature new varieties of plants, which are especially fun to consider trying in the new season.

Garden catalogs offer many more varieties of seeds and plants than found at the local garden center or big box store. Jung Seed Company, for example, has 43 varieties of peppers from which to choose. Totally Tomatoes sells over 60 different tomato seeds, and Vermont Bean Seed Company has over 40 varieties of green beans. They also offer items generally not found elsewhere, such as leeks, shallots, elephant garlic, and edamame.

The descriptions given in these catalogs are helpful even if you purchase your seeds or plants elsewhere. They usually provide more information than found on a plant tag or seed packet.

Photos, growing requirements, days to maturity, size o f plant and fruit, yield, and disease r e s i s - tance are generally included. When shopping at a market for plants, you often find tags listing only the name of the variety, such as “Sun Gold tomato” or “Godfather pepper.”

Referring to the more detailed descriptions available in a catalog will enable you to make better choices for your garden.

If you have access to the internet, several seed companies and gardening magazines offer an online vegetable garden planner. This tool allows you to map out the size of your garden and select vegetables you would like to plant.

The planner alerts you to the space requirements of different vegetables and the time to plant them in a particular growing zone. Although permanent access to this tool requires a subscription, most companies offer a 30 day free trial, which is sufficient time to plan your garden before purchasing seeds or plants.

And gardening catalogs aren’t just for vegetable growers. They are also a great source of information about flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Checking the more detailed descriptions of plants before purchase provides assistance in choosing the right plant for the right place. It is often tempting to purchase a flower in the garden center because of its unique beauty or color. However, if attention is not given to the growing requirements of that particular plant, it may not thrive where planted and may be

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Catalogs are, of course, not the only – or best – source of information about plants. Although they are fun to browse and helpful in planning, keep in mind that their purpose is to entice you to make purchases. Scientific based information about gardening is available from the Luzerne County Extension, and on many extension-based websites. For example, information about growing vegetables and recommendations for varieties for Pennsylvania may be found in a free publication available at http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/freepubs/pdfs/ agrs115.pdf Information on all types of gardening can be found at www.extension.org/ horticulture , which also provides the opportunity to ask personal gardening questions of experts via email. (Direct link to Ask an Expert: http://www.extension.org/ask) Penn State Master Gardeners of Luzerne County are on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PSULuzerneMasterGardeners, which offers current information about local gardening, workshops available, and links to many resources.

Dreary winter days are the perfect time to plan for the beauty and bounty of the growing season. Relax, review your gardening notes from last year, look through the garden catalogs for ideas, and dream about sunnier days to come.

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That's the word from experts who say that many find that keeping their closets organized-the average American home has sixcan mean less stress and help save time and money, too. To make sure your storage spaces are helping-not hindering-you, follow these easy steps.

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In a pantry, place bins or baskets on the floor to corral extra paper products. It's a good idea to ensure that all items stored on the floor are safe for children and pets.

2) Review the shelving. Adjust the height and style of your shelves to accommodate the items in the space. For instance, in the kitchen, roll-out storage drawers and Lazy Susans make it easy to find and reach that important ingredient or utensil.

In the garage, basement or attic, shelves must be sturdy enough to hold heavy items such as toolboxes, seasonal decorations or sports equipment.

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Technical Training Key To Successful Manufacturing Careers (NAPSA)-Good news for people concerned about employment in America today: Well-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector-actually, more than 600,000 of them-are waiting for workers who have been properly trained.

That's why now may be the time to take a second look at a career in manufacturing.

Why are so many skilled labor jobs unfilled?

Part of it has to do with perception. Many people, especially young people, think a career in manufacturing involves working in noisy, dirty surroundings in a job that gathers little respect and less attention. Those stereotypes may have been more accurate decades ago, but are really not today.

Manufacturing plants and facilities are now highly automated, and it takes a great deal of training and knowledge to operate the machinery and equipment. People can't simply walk in off the street and get those jobs.

As high school students think about plans following graduation, a career in a skilled labor field isn't top of mind with most. In fact, a recent poll found that while 70 percent of Americans think manufacturing is the most important industry as far as effect on the national economy goes, only 30 percent say they'd encourage their children to pursue a manufacturing career.

While conventional four-year college programs are a good fit for some, many students would thrive in a technical education program if given the chance. Often in only two years, a young man or woman can get a technical degree, start working a meaningful job that offers career advancement, and make a decent living doing so. The average hourly wage for manufacturing jobs is about $24, according to Businessweek.com.

The private sector is doing its part to encourage manufacturing careers. Many technical schools and community colleges are partnering with Snap-on Incorporated to teach specific disciplines de­signed to give students added skills to make them more employable. The company is a leading manufacturer of tools, equipment and diagnostics for the transportation, aviation, aerospace and manufacturing sectors, and has developed certification programs for students to receive extra training in certain technical disciplines.

The goal of the Snap-on certifications is not to teach how machinery operates or how an aircraft flies, but rather, to show students

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Most Snap-on certification courses comprise 16 hours of instruction and are blended into the school's existing technical course program. More than 100 technical schools across the country offer certifications as part of their curriculum. To facilitate the certifications in the partnering schools, Snap-on works with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), an organization that validates and oversees the certification assessment standards.

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& Gourmet Dog Bakery

109 E. Broad St., Hazleton

570-459-0669 or 956-4746 www.hairofthedognepa.com

Start your New Year off Healthy

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STRAND ROLLER RINK

DOWNTOWN MCADOO

BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY! Seafood Specials, Salads & Wraps

Offering Roller Skating, Hall Rentals for ALL Occasions, DJ Parties, Game Room

118 W. Blaine Street, McAdoo

570-929-2224

OPEN DAILY 9AM TO 4PM • CLOSED MONDAY

570-929-2018

•Fresh Made to Order Hoagies •Full Service Deli •Authentic Amish Foods

www.thestrandmcadoo.com

HOURS: Closed Mon. & Tues.

Wed, Thurs 10:30-5:30 Fri. &. Sat 10:30-6:00 Sun. 12:30-4:30

570-379-4771 467 Berwick/Hazleton Highway,Nescopeck (1/2 mile from Country Folk)

www.theamishpantry.com