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October is here bringing with it the usual change in temperature from summer to fall.

The leaves are changing creating a colorful landscape surrounding us. I lived for a few years in Hawaii and found that I missed the change of seasons, missing fall the most.

Don’t get me wrong, Hawaii is a beautiful place but you don’t experience the change of the seasons like we do.

Speaking of change, I would like to share with you the many changes happening with the magazine. During the past year and a half we’ve added new sections, such as “Small Business of the Month.” This section focuses on advertiser’s who have been in family business’s for 25 years or longer. It’s amazing to me how many small businesses, in our area, that have sustained themselves for 25, 50, 75, or even 100 years from generation to generation! In our September issue, we highlighted Dryfoos Insurance who has been in business for over 100 years. Our reader’s commented that the article was informative and very interesting, as did I. In this month’s issue, we are featuring Fellin’s Jewelers. I feel confident

that you will find this article just as interesting as last months…. Check it out.

Several months ago, we started offering a new glossy section that featured the Coupon Cutter. This section has brought valuable savings to our readers and has been successful for the advertiser. So keep on cutting!

Our newest feature is the “Spotlight Community” where we will be highlighting a different community each month. This section will include the history, the upcoming events and different businesses in that area. This month’s “Spotlight Community” is Tamaqua and its surrounding towns. There is a lot more to come but we don’t want to spoil the secret… keep your eyes open for all the new exciting features in upcoming issues.

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by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener Fall means pumpkins – for Jack o’ Lanterns and pies and other goodies. (And, good grief, Charlie Brown faithfully waits for the coming of the Great Pumpkin every Halloween!) But pumpkins aren’t the only winter squash for making good soups and desserts and for fall decorating.

All squashes, along with cucumbers and melons, belong to the cucurbit family, and are warm season crops. They should not be planted until there is no danger of frost. You can purchase transplants or start seeds indoors for earlier harvest or plant seed directly into the garden, especially those varieties which mature quickly.

Penn State recommends direct seeding winter squash between May 20 and June 1.

All squash prefer a pH of 6.2 to 6.8 and grow best in soil rich in organic matter. They are large plants, so proper spacing is critical. If you have limited space, consider growing bush varieties of winter squash which require only 3 feet between plants and rows. Standard vine winter squash require 3-5 feet between plants and 8-10 feet between rows. Mulching controls weeds, retains soil moisture, and maintains a more consistent soil temperature. Black plastic or landscape fabric is excellent mulch for squash. Be aware, however, that plastic mulch requires irrigation below it because rain will not penetrate the plastic.

Pests are a common problem when growing squash, including squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and squash vine borers. Using row covers to protect the plants from Squash Bug insects until they are in blossom enables them to mature sufficiently to better withstand pressure from pests. The covers must be removed when blossoms appear, however, because the male and female flowers require insect pollination to produce fruit.

Companion plants such as mint and radish are reputed to help control squash bugs. In my experience, they provide some help, but insect pests continue to be a problem.

The most common diseases affecting squash include powdery and downy mildews and bacterial wilt. Growing varieties resistant to mildew, proper crop rotation, providing adequate ventilation and using fungicides all help to control mildews. Bacterial wilt is a very serious disease which causes plants to wilt suddenly and

die shortly thereafter. The disease is transmitted by cucumber beetles when they feed on the plants. Row covers when the plants are young and not yet in flower help to control wilt.

Unlike “summer” squashes such as zucchini, yellow crookneck, and patty pan which are harvested when young and tender, winter squashes are allowed to mature fully so that they will store well. They are ripe when the squash vine begins to die back and when you cannot easily pierce the rind with your fingernail.

There are a variety of colorful squashes available in the autumn months. The most common are: • Acorn—a small round, ribbed, dark green squash which matures rather quickly (about 90 days). It is a good variety for those with a relatively short growing season. It bakes well, and its yellow flesh has a sweet, nutty taste. Acorn squash is available in a bush variety for those with limited space.

• Butternut—tan and cylindrical in shape with a bulbed end. Its orange flesh is smooth and sweet, making it ideal for pies and soups. It is considered one of the easier squash to grow and, like acorn, is available in a bush variety. I have been growing “Butterbush” squash for years and prefer it to pumpkin for pies and breads.

• Spaghetti—oblong, yellow squash hav-

ing stringy fibers which are scooped out after baking and used like pasta.

It has a very mild taste, less sweet than other winter squashes.

• Hubbard—large and usually bluish in color, drought resistant. Its flesh is somewhat drier than most winter squashes. It is excellent for pies. Unfortunately this squash is particularly attractive to squash vine borers.

I find baking squash the easiest way to prepare it. [Call the Luzerne County Extension (570-825-1701) for information about preparing squash or consult your favorite cookbook.]

When baked, the flesh can be easily scooped from the squash, which eliminates the need to remove the hard rind. All winter squashes have a rather sweet flavor and are often served with butter and brown sugar, syrup or honey and spices such as sage, cinnamon or nutmeg.

All winter squashes keep well when stored in a cool, dry place. They should not be washed before storing. Most keep up to 3 months under the proper conditions, and some varieties as long as 6 months. They can also be baked or cooked, and the flesh frozen for later use in pastries or soups.

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Caring For Your Stone Surfaces (Family Features) Many homeowners install granite or marble countertops and vanities for their durability and to add more value to the home. But in the end, nothing beats the most visible benefit - that rich shine and luster right after the workmen install the new natural stone.

It's that gorgeous shine homeowners desire to maintain. For some, their lustrous granite or marble surfaces are the envy of dinner guests.

For others, it's a feeling of frustration and disappointment, most likely due to lack of knowledge and education on maintaining the life and beauty of natural stone. While literally solid as a rock, natural stone isn't impervious to wear and tear, and it requires correct and regular care and maintenance. It's important to understand the shine on granite is not from applying a wax, but a natural shine that goes through a rigorous process.

Quarried from the earth's surface using a combination of diamond wire cables, drills and even dynamite, these stone blocks weigh in at around 40,000 pounds. The blocks are then taken to a factory for processing. A giant gang

saw using diamond blades slices the blocks into a calibrated thickness similar to a giant bread slicer. The next step is over to a polishing line where they pass under diamond polishing heads that apply thousands of pounds of pressure per square inch. Here, finer and finer grits bring out the natural polish of the stone. From there the slabs are bundled and shipped to your local stone manufacturer and installer to be further cut to a homeowner's needs. It's this factory finish that enhances their inherent characteristics - veins, swirls, crystals - prior to installations in kitchens and baths.

There are two common routes to pursue to maintain natural stone's durability and to ensure that brilliant shine persists. One option is contracting with a stone restoration specialist. These professionals can clean, seal and polish your natural stone. This does, however, come with a formidable price tag - north of $250 to $500 a visit.

A more palatable option is the do-it-yourself route. There's a lower price tag, less than $50, with more of an investment in a homeowner's time and attention.

"But do your homework first," cautions Lenny Sciarrino, a third-generation stone care expert and co-founder of Granite Gold brand stone care products. "Common household cleaning products can damage granite, marble and other natural stone, and that can lead to costly repair and replacement."

He also warns homeowners to be wary about misleading promises with some do-it-yourself granite cleaning products claiming they can remove stains and water marks or reduce dullness and scratching.

To maintain that rich shine from when the stone was first installed, Sciarrino advises homeowners make sure the granite or marble is sealed upon installation. It's not uncommon for a new counter to be installed without a protective seal, leaving it immediately susceptible to stains and etches. After installation, he said, plan a regular

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"Although granite, marble and other naturalstone surfaces are highly durable, they do require proper care and maintenance," said Sciarrino, whose company recently introduced Granite Gold Clean & Shine, which fuses the cleaning and polishing strengths of the brand's two most popular products in one solution for those who are on the go. "The additional benefits of polishing these stone surfaces are that it helps resist fingerprints and water spots and it reinforces the protective seal."

Homeowners should often test the integrity of the protective seal, even scheduling it like they do when changing batteries twice yearly at daylight saving time. Here's an easy way to do that: Pour water (about 3 inches in diameter) on the surface in several locations and let it sit for 30 minutes. If you see a dark mark or ring, the water is penetrating the stone and it's time to reseal.

Protect Your Stone Investment Beyond the basics, stone care expert Lenny Sciarrino offers some additional tips for caring for your natural stone kitchen and bathroom surfaces: • Don't use everyday household cleaners, as they can be too harsh on stone and lead to costly repair or replacement.

• Seal regularly for the best protection. Have a stone backsplash? It's just as important to seal.

• Keep stone floors safe with mats and regular damp mopping to catch abrasive particles that can scratch the surface. Lift, don't drag, furniture to avoid risk of scratching floors. Don't polish floors - they will become too slippery and will risk injury.

• Polish regularly (except stone floors) to increase the shine, color and beauty of your stone and reinforce its protective seal.

• Use safe-on-stone scrubbing pads and brushes when cleaning natural stone.

• Polishing stone shower walls adds protection to help prevent etching, water spotting and soap

scum build up.

• Keep grout lines clean by using a cutting board on food-prep surfaces.

• Water spots on stone surfaces can be gently scraped off with a razor blade. Regular sealing and polishing will keep water spots from sticking to the surface. Water should bead on the surface when the stone is sealed.

• Common disinfectants can damage natural stone surfaces, leading to costly repair and replacement. Look for a safe-on-stone disinfectant.

Simple Stain Removal Steps While many people believe that stains are impossible to remove from granite and other natural stone surfaces, there are simple steps you can take to remove or reduce these unsightly blemishes.

• Oil Stains (vegetable, olive and other types of cooking oils) • Mix baking soda with acetone into a paste to the consistency of pancake batter and place onto the stained area. Allow the paste to sit for 24 hours, then remove and rinse with water. Repeat if necessary; some stains may require two or three attempts. Reseal the stone surface once this is completed.

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Rust Stains Most rust stains have to be removed by a professional. Pour or spray 3 or 4 percent hydrogen peroxide on the stained area and agitate with a safe-on-stone scrubbing pad or nylon brush (also safe on stone). Allow to sit for 24 hours, then rinse with water.

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Simple Ways To Protect Your Home Against Burglary (NAPSA)-Protecting your home against break-ins may be easier than you fear. Here are a few hints that can help: • Install lighting: Motion-sensing lights can be a great way to increase security without having to leave your outside lights on all night. Use them in any shadowy area where an intruder may linger.

• Maintain your landscaping: Don't let overgrown shrubs give a criminal a place to hide.

Keep trees and shrubs near the house neatly trimmed and be on the lookout for footprints near windows or trampled planting beds.

• Keep valuables out of sight: Put away electronics or other valuables whenever practical.

Consider mounting large items such as TVs or artwork where there is no direct sightline to a window or keep drapes or blinds drawn.

• Your house never goes on vacation: A vacation can make your home an easy target.

Never post on social media sites that you are going away. To deter trouble, invest in some inexpensive timers, which can be set up with staggered timing on multiple lamps and in multiple rooms to mimic a realistic lighting pattern. Visit the post office or fill out a form online to have your mail held while you're away. Talk to your neighbors to let them know you'll be gone, and if your trip overlaps with trash day, ask if they can move your bins out for pickup and take them in afterward.

• Upgrade door locks: Add dead bolts to any doors that don't have them, including the garage and shed. Dead bolts are significantly harder to force open than the more common spring bolts found in many doorknobs.

• Fortify windows: Glass windows are one of the most vulnerable areas of any home and intruders often target windows if doors are locked and secured. Whenever you're away or asleep, close them and install locks on any windows that don't have them. You can also get security window film. One manufacturer, 3M, offers security films designed to hold broken glass together. The films prevent shattered glass from flying into the house, reducing potential injury. Tests have shown that windows protected with security window film can deter intruders for as long as two minutes-giving police additional response time.

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percent of harmful UV rays, reducing the effects of fading on your furnishings, and block IR rays, keeping heat out of your house.

For more information on security window film, visit www.3m.com/windowfilmsecurity.

Improving The Quality Of Your Tap Water (NAPSA)-While health and wellness experts urge consumers to drink more water, doing it safely isn't as easy as it sounds: tap water might not be as clean as you think.

It could contain contaminants that are potentially harmful to your health, such as chemical by-products, heavy metals, and microbial cysts. In fact, according to research supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there may be as many as 16 million waterborne illnesses in the U.S. each year.

An easy solution for consumers to enjoy clean, great-tasting water for drinking and cooking is to filter water at-home.

One filter system to consider is PUR, which removes contaminants that other systems, including Brita, could leave behind. PUR Faucet Mount Filters reduce 61 contaminants found in drinking water such as lead, heavy metals, agricultural pesticides, industrial pollutants, pharmaceuticals, microbial cysts, and chlorine.

PUR pitcher filters are certified to reduce 2x more contaminants than Brita pitcher filters, while PUR Faucet Mount Filters reduce 10x more contaminants than Brita pitcher filters.

Beyond the superior filtration technology of PUR, the filters come in many styles and finishes, such as the new Stainless Steel Style Faucet Mount.

Another one of the latest additions to the PUR family of filters is the 11-Cup Pitcher. It is de_signed to offer a more convenient way to filter drinking water by reducing the frequency of refills. The pitcher base also uses the same footprint as a gallon of milk to save space in the refrigerator.

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Welcome Home: Top Five Things To Know When Preparing To Sell Or Buy A Home (NAPSA)-For the first time in years, rising home prices are boosting sellers' confidence.

At the same time, interest rates remain relatively low, helping to boost potential homebuyers' confidence. Millions of Americans will decide in 2014 to put their houses on the market and/or shop for new homes, and need to understand the current housing market conditions as they move closer to buying or selling homes.

The following "top five things to know when preparing to sell or buy a home in 2014" should be considered by anyone thinking about a home sale or purchase: 1. Is 2014 the time to make a move?

• What sellers should know: The pool of prospective buyers hasn't been this large in several years. Now may be the time to move, depending on your market.

• What buyers should know: You're competing with more buyers, but interest rates are still ideal, so the hunt for your next home could be well worth it in the end.

2. The price is right, right?

• What sellers should know: Don't overprice your house. After the first 21 days on the market its "freshness appeal" diminishes.

• What buyers should know: The house is probably too expensive if your debt-toincome ratio (mortgage, property taxes and insurance) is higher than 36 percent of your monthly gross income.

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• What buyers should know: If covered home system components or appliances fail, you'll worry less knowing they'll be repaired or replaced under a home warranty.

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• What buyers should know: Assess your abilities, time constraints and commitment level when it comes to renovation work. Negotiate improvements with the sale of the house, when appropriate.

5. Know the full scope of a Realtor's responsibility. a. What sellers should know: Real estate professionals can identify the appropriate list price, determine necessary improvements, create a plan to promote the listing, and facilitate showings of the house to potential buyers. b. What buyers should know: Real estate professionals can access the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), help you understand what you want in a house and find a good fit. They can provide market trends and comparable pric-

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Organize Entryways With Decorative Storage (Family Features) An entryway is the first impression guests have of your home, yet it can quickly become a chaotic mess. Most entryways serve multiple functions as the receptacle for all things you and your family members shed as they walk through the door, from coats and backpacks to keys and mail.

With these simple tips, you can transform this unruly space into an organized and attractive area that welcomes all who enter.

• Begin by de-cluttering. Clean out any storage areas and items that don't belong, keeping only the essentials in the entryway.

Minimizing the excess and creating a sense of order helps relieve stress so you get out the door faster.

• Create zones for like items. Make designated spots for shoes, coats, bags, hats, etc. Capture your on-the-go essentials such as sunglasses,

keys and wallets in a single space.

• Allocate space for bulkier frequently-used items such as backpacks and lunchboxes, as well as shoes. Don't forget pets, with an area to collect treats, leashes, toys and other care items.

• Remember to allow room for outerwear and seasonal items such as coats, boots, scarves and umbrellas, which you can rotate as the weather requires. (When not in use, store items away in airtight containers in the basement, garage or attic.)

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• Introduce a reminder area. Consolidating items requiring action will help you keep on top of household deadlines and activities. Use a mail organizer to sort bills and file away items to read later.

• Add a dry-erase board with a calendar to make notations about daily and weekly events to keep the whole family on the same page.

It's also a great place to personalize with family photos and children's art projects.

Lorie Marrero, professional organizer and author of "The Clutter Diet," also recommends creating an 'errand shelf.' "You can put things to be returned to other places or people. Library books, store return items, and borrowed things can go here and wait to be collected when you leave," Marrero suggests.

With a little elbow grease, you can quickly de-clutter and organize your entryway, creating a smooth path for every member of the family in and out of your home.

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Lawn Care Tips For Fall (Family Features) Taking time in the fall to prepare your lawn for the colder months ahead will pay dividends come spring and allow you to enjoy lusher, greener grass when temperatures rise again.

Fertilizing Providing nutrients to your lawn before cold weather strikes is good for strengthening roots and increasing the nutrients stored for an earlier spring green. While the top growth of grass stops, grass plants are storing nutrients and energy for the following season.

To determine the best ratio of fertilizer for the soil in your yard, you should utilize a soil test. Otherwise, look for fertilizer with a nitrogen-phosphate-potassium (NPK) ratio of 3:1:2 or 4:1:2.

When applying the fertilizer, make sure that you follow the application instructions and rate information on the package and use a calibrated spreader to apply the correct amount. It is also a good rule to apply the fertilizer in the fall about 2-3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can start to take up some of the nutrients.

Instead of pacing the yard with a push spreader, consider a tow-behind spreader attached to your riding lawn mower or garden tractor. An attachment, such as a pull-type spin spreader from John Deere, can quickly distribute fertilizer evenly across your yard.

Aerating Aerating, the process of removing plugs of soil and thatch from the lawn, is ideal in cooler months. It encourages deep rooting, improves water and nutrient penetration, and promotes growth of beneficial soil microorganisms. There are a variety of techniques you can use to penetrate the soil such as spiked shoes or spray-on liquids, but to most effectively aerate soil, attach a dethatcher, or a plug aerator behind a riding mower or tractor to remove plugs of soil from two to three inches deep.

Mulching If you prefer not to rake or bag grass or leaves, mulching with a mower is an ideal alternative. Be sure to mulch leaves only when they are dry to avoid damp and wet leaves clumping or building up under mower decks.

Remember that grass needs sunlight in the fall to help store food for winter, so don't wait

until your lawn is completely matted down with leaves to mulch. A thin layer of mulched leaves is ideal and helps add nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for fertilizer.

Selecting the right mower with mulching attachments or features can save a great deal of time and help ensure a consistent layer of mulch across the yard. For example, John Deere 100-Series lawn tractors have threein-one mowing decks, which allow you to choose to mulch, bag or allow side-discharge.

Composting Creating a compost pile allows you to turn organic material into rich soil. The fall season is a good time to create a compost pile with decaying yard matter, such as vegetables, grass clippings and leaves, which can provide nutrient-rich soil for spring planting. For best

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Using a rear bagger with your lawn mower or tractor will help make collecting grass clippings a breeze, and adding to your compost pile is as simple as backing up to the spot and unloading. Another optional mower attachment, the lawn sweeper, brushes leaves into a hamper, much like a broom and dustpan.

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The hefty costs of heating and cooling Many homeowners, concerned that energy prices for air conditioning this summer could be just as high, are looking for alternative sources for heating and cooling.

Higher performing, energy-efficient heating and cooling products are available, but they are still dependent on fossil fuels. Renewable forms of energy like solar and wind won't solve the problem. Such sources don't work all the time and require backup in the form of

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How geothermal systems work A geothermal system is accomplished through the installation of what's called a "heat exchange loop" in the ground, either directly beneath a house or in the homeowner's yard. This in-ground loop is connected to one or more heat pumps inside the house.

In the winter, the fluid circulating through the earth loop absorbs stored heat from the ground and carries it indoors. The geothermal heat pumps compress the heat to a higher temperature and distribute it throughout the home. In the summer, the process reverses and the cooler earth absorbs the heat from the home, returning cooler fluid to the heat pump. This is typically cooler than the outside temperatures, providing a reduced load for air conditioning the home.

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Cue Seattle-based video production group Super Frog Saves Tokyo, who set up a RED Epic camera (which captures 160 frames per second) at their friends’ wedding reception.

They added a booth, props, an open bar and an encouraging cameraman, and the resulting video—a hilarious compilation of quirky slow-motion footage of the guests and music from the reception—sparked the Next Big Thing for weddings and parties.

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more fun to watch. And you don’t have to get married in Seattle to get in on the action: In response to growing demand, photographers and videographers in cities throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. are beginning to offer slow-motion video services. Can’t find one nearby? A wealth of online tutorials are available on how to create a slow-mo booth yourself.

Does a video booth sound like the perfect way to get your guests out of their seats and into the celebratory spirit? Here are some tips for ensuring and enjoying unexpected and unforgettable slow-motion footage: • Provide props. Guests of all ages will have more fun in front of the camera if they have something to interact with. Lay out a range of motion-friendly props for guests to choose from: Think confetti, bubbles, balloons, party poppers or Silly String. Many videographers and photographers will supply some props, but if there’s something specific you want featured, be sure to provide it.

• Give ideas. Some of your friends and family may require extra inspiration before they’ll step up to the lens. To encourage everyone to participate, include a list of camera-worthy idea starters at the props table (a line-up of classic dance moves will work wonders), or give each table a specific challenge to complete together on camera.

• Get in on the action. Even those who are hesitant to participate won’t turn down the opportunity to throw confetti or break it down with the newlyweds, who are often hard to snag during the festivities.

• Share the love. If your guests were enthusiastic about participating, it’s likely that they’ll be even more excited to see the final product.

Make sure they do! Send a disk or include the URL with your thank-you notes, host a viewing party for close friends and family, or share the video via social media.

Some Of The Hottest Party Trends For 2015 When anyone plans to host an event, they always want to be different than the rest. Better then the last party, and more creative then the next. The first thing people realize when they start to plan their event is the overwhelming amount of choices when it comes to food, music, invitations, decorations, and entertainment. With so many choices, the right choices seem to be difficult to make.

According to event and party planners currently working in the industry, these will be trending during the upcoming year and if you follow these suggestions, you’re sure to put on one memorable event your guests will be raving about.

• The Food & Drink: People say this is THE most important aspect to a successful party. Although food is important and the presentation is what sets the culinary experience apart, Music and entertainment is what will leave people talking about your party the next day. Elaborate miniature foods are stealing the show. It seems the portions are diminishing while the presentation is the catalyst for a hunger quenching experience. The allure of having your favorite restaurant cater your event is gaining traction as well. Serving different foods from your favorite dining spots is certainly feasible and a reflection of your taste buds. You also know exactly how it’ll taste, so a taste tasting appointment can be avoided with this option. Food isn’t the only aspect you should consider when planning your event. Cocktails play a major role in setting the mood, atmosphere, and ensuring those dancing feet are ready to hit the dance floor. Food and drink pairings are continuing to be a trend as they are still a fairly new concept at events.

Mixology is the art or skill of preparing drinks.

Nowadays, you can customize drinks based on your theme. Beware of going overboard with customizing the drinks, as people might wait too long at the bar for a social lubricant. If you’re throwing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, mocktail bars are very popular, allowing kids to experiment with new flavor drinks and feel more adult-like.

• Music: When was the last time you went to party and didn’t hear music? NEVER! That’s because music is the quintessential element of any party. Dancing is still the ultimate goal for anyone throwing an event, unless it’s a dinner party or bridal shower, and even then, people like to boogie down a bit. Bands are always a lively and exciting option, but can get real pricey. The new trend is to mesh a DJ with live musicians. This way, you still get the live music feel with the ability to play any song requested throughout the

night.

• Themes: A theme is very important to an event because it will eliminate a lot of options that can sometimes clutter your mind when it comes to planning an event. By having a theme, you are limiting yourself to a certain look, feel, and ambiance which is a great strategy to utilize when selecting the decor. Lounge environments are classy, sophisticated and are not going anywhere in terms of trends in 2015. Lounge decor is also great because although it is comfortable, it typically doesn’t keep your guests sitting for very long which means they are either on the dance floor, at the bar, or shmoozing around the room.

Movement and flow are two very important elements to consider when choosing your decor.

Television shows are a huge inspiration for themes nowadays. From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Walking Dead’ and ‘Mad Men,’ TV shows are playing a major role in thematic parties. Whether it’s a color, black tie affair, or center pieces with props from such shows, we’re seeing more and more of a hollywood influence.

• Invitations: After you’re done with all the fun

stuff, it’s time to send out invitations. With social media booming right now, a major trend is digital invitations. It’s not only cost effective but fully customizable and can visually express much more than just text. On the tangible side of things, invitations are becoming much more detail oriented.

Favorite products are being printed on and utilized as the party favor/invitation. For example, a soccer themed event where the invitation was printed on a soccer ball and people had to inflate the ball to read the invitation.

Whatever the occasion may be, you will have a million ideas, thoughts, and options to bring your vision to life. Don’t let options confuse you, utilize them to cater to what you need. Breaking an event down to the core elements will eliminate a sense of hopelessness. Focus on one item at a time and let the good times roll.

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Expert Tips To Help You Plan The Perfect Party (Family Features) Planning the perfect party can seem overwhelming, but a few simple touches can make it a celebration to remember.

To take your next party to the next level, just follow some easy tips from Chris Nease, expert party stylist and editor of the "Celebrations At Home" blog.

• Save the Dates: With today's hectic schedules, save-the-date notifications are more popular, and necessary, than ever. A good rule of thumb is to send them six weeks ahead of the party so guests have plenty of time to save the date on their calendars.

• Themes: A theme isn't always necessary, but it almost always makes the party - and party planning - more fun and memorable.

"Themes for children's parties are now more sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, while

adults are planning party themes based on the personality or interests of the guest of honor," said Nease.

• Decorations: "A growing trend at parties today is a personalized banner featuring photos or decorative elements to reinforce the party theme," said Nease. And many party hosts are going the DIY route. These banners can easily be designed and printed at home. All it takes is ribbon or twine to tie it all together.

• Photos: Sharing photos online is a fun alternative to renting costly photo booths. Just create a group hashtag to share and consolidate photos through a content-sharing service such as Instagram. The hashtag makes it easy to create an online photo album to share with guests as soon as the party ends.

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How To Choose The Perfect Party Dress You finally got an invitation to the hottest party of the season but you have nothing to wear! Searching for that perfect party dress can be stressful. It is very rare that a woman gets it absolutely right and picks a formal dress that truly makes her stand out from the crowd no matter where she goes.

A good style mantra is to dress for your body type and skin tone and no one else’s… and to dress how you feel. A flattering frock is a much better buy than one that looks great on a model but doesn’t fit you quite right. No matter what dress you buy, it should make you feel comfortable and fit beautifully.

So, before you go dress shopping, check out these tips to look absolutely gorgeous for your formal or any special event!

1. Always consider the occasion. How formal is the gathering you are attending? If you are attending an upscale formal party, you should stick with a more conventional cut and avoid a dress that falls above the knees. For more semi-formal parties, fashionable cuts that show a bit more skin are perfectly acceptable but should remain tasteful. A cocktail party

dress in a conservative style works well for both.

2. If you’ve got a petite figure: If you’re short, a comfortable pair of heels or wedges can become your best friend. Wear them with a mini dress that features a short hem, and your legs will look instantly longer. If the occasion you’re shopping for requires a floor-length hem, pick a dress that will hug your body, falls straight to the floor and fits you well. Lots of extra fabric and draping can overwhelm a petite figure. With a long hem, less is more.

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7. If you're a pear shape: If you’re a pear shape (wider on the bottom than you are on top) and want to balance out your body, choose a dress with a lighter color on top and a darker color on the bottom. You can also draw attention upward by wearing a statement necklace, a fancy updo or big earrings, and by choosing a dress with a lot of detail around the neckline, like sequins or ruffles.

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30th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival: Sunday, October 12th In Downtown Tamaqua The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 30th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 12 in downtown Tamaqua from 10 till 5 p.m., rain or shine.

The annual event celebrates the fall foliage season in the community that historically has served as a “Gateway to the Anthracite Region”.

The festival encompasses about seven blocks of downtown Tamaqua, all within the Tamaqua National Historic District. Thousands flock to the popular event each year to celebrate local history and culture.

For many who attend the festivals in Tamaqua, it is a time of homecoming to get together with family and friends who they have not seen since the last festival. Many stay for the weekend with family or friends and visit the festivals together.

Railroads are a big part of Tamaqua's heritage.

Railroad attractions featured during the Festival include an open house at the restored 1874 Tamaqua Railroad Station will be held to give visitors and opportunity to see the beautifully local landmark.

The restored station re-opened to the public in 2004 following its extensive restoration by Tamaqua SOS Save Our Station organization.

A unique 'steam whistle blow' will take place

with Brian Ference, who will display and operate his large collection of original antique steam railroad whistles including some new acquisitions this year.

The Tamaqua Anthracite Model Railroad Club will hold an open house at their headquarters at the corner of West Broad and Nescopeck Streets. Their display includes a huge operating HO model train layout which will delight young and old alike.

Approximately one hundred crafters and vendors are expected to line the festival route offering everything from beautiful handcrafts, to jewelry, woodcrafts, holiday decorations, artwork, YOUR

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The Tamaqua Community Art Center located on Pine Street will be open during the festival hosting a variety of things from 10-5. Activities and exhibits include an art display in the Gallery, hourly art demonstrations of pottery wheel, spinning wheel and quilting, hand stitching, wood working and more. A fall wreath making class will take place from 12-1 p.m. for adults.

Poetry reading by Marcus Colasurdo from 1-2 p.m., and a theatre performances of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. There will also be kid’s crafts & food. For additional information, call 570-668-1192.

Harmony Lodge No. 86 and Lady Harmony Rebekah Lodge No. 86 will present an old fashioned Pie and Pumpkin walk at Depot Square Park.

Blacksmith Don Campbell will be working at the forge and demonstrating his blacksmithing skills in the 1848 Hegarty Blacksmith Shop throughout the day. The Hegarty Blacksmith Shop is located along Hegarty Avenue, and was owned and operated by 3 generations of the Hegarty family from 1848 until 1973. It was the oldest operating business in Schuylkill County when it closed. Admission is free.

Dr. Kelly's Old Tyme Traveling Medicine Show will be offering programs throughout the day along the sidewalk near the train station.

Autumn decorating supplies, fresh apple cider, and homegrown produce will be available at two Autumn Harvest Markets the day of the festival. Horse drawn Trolley Car rides pulled

by Leiby's famous Belgian Draft Horses will be offered around the festival area. This popular

ride originated at the Tamaqua Heritage Festival many years ago and has become a staple at many festivals throughout the region.

Always a popular addition to the festival is the Tamaqua Street Machine Association antique and classic car show on South Railroad St. The car show draws many beautiful and historic automobiles from all over the region. Registrations are accepted the day of the event beginning at 10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m. and a disc jockey will provide music during the day.

The Military Timeline re-enactors will represent the War of 1812, The Civil War, World War I and World War II with displays and demonstrations.

A wonderful variety of entertainment including Folk Musician Dave Matsinko, DJ Brandon Fritz, Music of Jack Kulp and “3AM” and WMGH Radio Polka Program will be offered at various locations downtown during the day.

Many local organizations will also participate in the Heritage Festival with fundraising stands selling food, baked goods, calendars, and much more. Visit the Local History Photographic Exhibit in front of The Historical Society Museum.

Come out and support your local organizations.

Many food vendors will be offering tons of favorite homemade foods and festival goodies throughout the festival route.

Stroll our beautiful downtown and enjoy the history and architecture that surrounds you. Presented by the Tamaqua Historical Society, this event offers free admission and free parking for everyone. For further information about the festival, call the Tamaqua Historical Society office at 570-668-5722.

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Historical Facts About Tamaqua Tamaqua was founded in 1799 by German immigrant Burkhardt Moser. Originally to be named Tuscarora, the name Tamaqua was chosen after it was realized that there already was a community named Tuscarora about four miles (6 km) to the west. Roughly half of Moser's original log cabin is still intact and visible behind a house on the east side of Broad Street. The discovery of anthracite coal in the region in the early 19th century led to the town's rise as a coal producing community. The town was incorporated as a borough in 1832. German, Irish, and Welsh immigrants came to the borough in the 1840s and 1850s, followed by a large influx of Italians, Lithuanians, Slovaks, and Poles in the 1890s and early 20th century. During the 1860s and 1870s, Tamaqua was the geographic cen-

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The Tamaqua Railroad Station was constructed in 1874. Arguably Tamaqua's most famous landmark, it stood idle from the mid 1880s through the late 1890s after passenger railroad service to the town was discontinued.

Initially planned to be demolished in the late 1980s, the non-profit group Save Our Station (S.O.S.) eventually managed to raise enough money to have it refurbished at a cost of $1.5 million. The station reopened in August 2004, now home to a full-service restaurant and gift shop.

Tamaqua remained a thriving community throughout the heyday of coal production in the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Certain sections of the borough, such as Dutch Hill and the South Ward, had a reputation for "toughness"; those sections were also densely populated by immigrants from southern and eastern Europe. However, it began declining, along with many other anthracite communities, in the 1950s as coal mines began tapering off.

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In 1945 John E. Morgan established a knitwear manufacturing industry in Tamaqua. The company, Morgan Knitting Mills, Inc, grew into one of the largest employers in the area, second only to the Atlas Powder Company. In the mid 1950s, Morgan, working from a design developed by his wife (Anna Hoban Morgan) patented the widely known Thermal Underwear product lines.

Since Morgan's death in 2000, the Morgan Trust has donated money to various worthwhile causes in Tamaqua. Such as, The John & Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center established at the Lehigh Valley Hospital. A 2 year Scholarship for qualifying graduating students, from the Tamaqua Are School District was also formed. Each recipient will receive the above scholarship at the Morgan Center at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Tamaqua.

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Get Some Tricks With Your Treats This Halloween Every October 31st for the past 10 years or so Tony Dougal and Angela DeAndrea of Tamaqua have been providing kids with more than just candy for Halloween. The two, along with their neighbors Sharon Gavrish and Anthony Carlino, decorate their homes as one large haunted house. And with a third neighbor's backyard, they create a spooky maze and creepy cemetery. This all takes place on the 500 block of Arlington street.

In the beginning Dougal and Andrea just enjoyed decorating for the holiday. Both love Halloween and anything scary. But as time progressed and the interest of area residents grew so did the décor and the size it encompassed. Eventually they allowed kids and adults alike inside to see their freaky abode

and at the end of the tour receive their candy treat.

Early on, store bought decorations and props were what mainly filled the place.

However, they soon realized it was cheaper and sometimes creepier to create their own gruesome items from thrift stores, found objects, and other people's trash. Dozens of things like dolls, old rugs, fabric, old junk and much more, are featured throughout the “house”.

Dougal even creates his own animated scenes with electronic devices and trip wires that unsuspecting visitors cause to come to life as they walk through the tour.

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In 2013 almost 300 people had braved the haunted house and maze. DeAndrea estimates at least $100 in candy goes out her door every October 31st. For now the tour is only available on Tamaqua's Trick or Treat Night and at those designated times (usually from 6pm to 8pm). So be sure to add Tamaqua to your list of “haunts” for Halloween this year...and expect to be scared out of your wits in order to get your treats!

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Hazleton Rotary Club To Hold Annual Spaghetti Dinner On October 29 The Hazleton Rotary Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner on Wednesday, October 29 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at Genetti’s Best Western Inn and Suites, Route 309, Hazle Township.

Dinner will include salad, spaghetti, meatballs, dessert and coffee and tea. Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $5 for children. Take outs will be available at the same time as dinner is served.

“The proceeds from the dinner will help fund the Hazleton Rotary Club’s Annual Scholarship Award presented to area seniors,” said Dinner co-chair Sharon Farver. “Each scholarship awarded will have a total value of $4,000 to be disbursed $1,000 per year for a maximum of four years”.

“Applications will be available in the spring, 2015 for seniors in a public or private high school located within the geographic boundaries of the Hazleton Area School District. See your high school guidance coun-

selor at that time for complete information,” adds Rotary Club President Tim Genetti.

Tickets for the spaghetti dinner can be purchased from any Hazleton Rotary Club member. Tickets may also be purchased in advance at Billig-Helmes Insurance, 200 West 21st Street, Hazleton, by calling 570454-5000 or at Genetti’s, 1341 N. Church St, 570-454-2494.

Tickets for both eating in and take outs can also be purchased at the door that evening.

Patrick Genetti, Dinner co-Chair, offers the following invitation, “Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your appetite or come for takeout and enjoy your meal at home. Either way, the Rotary Club of Hazleton will be here to serve you.”

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Many years ago, I was asked to play a private engagement with a five-piece band. One of the five on stage was Tommy Karas.

Although this was the first time I met this great musician, I knew there was something special about him. It Tommy Karas was obvious to me that he was not only a very talented musician, but a caring person as well.

These two characteristics made this first meeting a very memorable one for me.

Tommy was born March 28, 1946 in Buffalo, New York. He was the eldest of four children born to Anthony and Carrie Karas. His grandparents were Polish immigrants and his father was a steel worker at Bethlehem Steel. Tommy's mother was a stay-at-home mom caring for the children, Karen, Donna, and John, also a very gifted musician.

Tom and his siblings were raised in a religious Roman Catholic environment. This influence resulted in Tom’s genuine kindness, love and concern for others that permeated everything he did throughout his life.

Mrs. Karas encouraged Tom to play the accordion, and his brother John to play the clarinet. Tom's first accordion lessons were taken at Edwin’s Music Store. By age 10, the Tommy K Trio was formed. Early on, they were appearing weekly at the Glen Park Casino and the Town Casino as part of the variety show “Mrs. Dunn’s Stars of Tomorrow”, a showcase of what was considered the finest young talent in western New York.

Tommy had desire to succeed in the Polka industry. With that in mind, The Tommy K Trio became the Tommy K Quartet and later, Tommy K and the Little New Yorkers, a name that was coined by the great New Yorkers Orchestra during an appearance at the famous Castle Supper Club. The stage was now set for a brilliant musical career and the creation of a trend-setting band — the G-Notes.

In 1966, when the famed New Yorkers decided to retire, two of the members, Gino Kurdziel (bass) and Gene Martin (clarinet, sax) joined forces with the Karas brothers. It wasn’t long before the G-Notes were considered one of the best bands in the field. The musicianship and overall stage presentation were not the only factors to the group’s popularity. Tom’s ideas and creativity contributed greatly to the band’s success particu-

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larly on their first LP-"The G-Notes at Last."

Tom’s brother, Johnny Karas, left the original G-Notes in 1979. However, Tom remained with the band until 1981. During that time, Tom perfected the “triple bellow shake”, an accordion maneuver that only few can master.

For the next two years, Tom developed his own band called the New York Sound and in 1983, was reunited with his brother Johnny as a member of the Jimmy Sturr Band. During Tom’s six years with Sturr , he participated on 5 Grammy Award winning albums, appeared at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, the Garden State Arts Center and many more prestigious venues.

In 1989 Tom made the difficult decision to retire from the music industry. A busy business career and desire to raise a family compelled him to do so. It wasn’t long before the burning desire to play arose again. He joined Freddie Bulinski and the Brass Works. Upon Freddie’s retirement in 1993, he formed TKO (the Tommy Karas Orchestra). In 1995, Jan Lewan asked Tom to join his band and it wasn’t long before Tom was asked to be the booking manager. For the next six years, Tom enjoyed performing and traveling with the orchestra. Tom was particularly fond of the trips to Eastern Europe (including Poland), Denmark, the Holy Land as well as many Polish American clubs along the way. Next to family, music was what Tom enjoyed the most. Sadly, his love for music also ended his life in a most tragic way.

In the early morning of January 26, 2001, the Jan Lewan bus was making its way through Dillon, South Carolina en route to Florida. The bus drifted off the road and struck a cement abutment. The right side of the bus where Tom was seated took the full impact and Tom was killed instantly. Also killed was trombone player, John Stabinski.

In 2004, because of Tommy's many contributions to polka music, The International Polka Association named him as a member of the prestigious Polka Music Hall of Fame.

Here is a reminder that on Sunday afternoon, October 12, The Polskie Swingmasters will be playing at the Dupont VFW in Dupont, PA. The band will start at 2:00 pm. Stop on by and join the party.

In closing, be sure to tune into my radio broadcast "The Polka Connection", Sundays from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm on Hazleton's Hometown Country, 1490, WAZL. You can also listen on line by going to wazlam.com.

Two Great Concerts In October Honor Awards, Entertainment Tonight, As The World Turns, as well as several appearances on the The Greater HaCharles Grodin Show. zleton Concert Series The second concert will be held will offer two concerts on Thursday, October 30 and will feain October. The first ture The Accordion Virtuosi of Rusconcert by The Mansia. This unique orchestra comprised hattan Rhythm Kings of 35 performers, includes 22 accorwill be presented dion players, as well as percussionists, The Accordion Virtuosi of Russia Wednesday, October pianist, harpist, and violin soloist. The eo introduction to the Accordion Virtuosi of 15, the Manhattan much-maligned accordion takes center Russia can be seen at https://www.youtube.

Rhythm Kings are stage with this orchestra of accordions com/watch?v=bNtx-84-gFk. best known for their of all sizes, performing popular Russian polished performancclassical music arrangements alongside es of American popupopular works from American jazz and The Rhythm Kings lar music from the folk songs.

20’s, 30’s and 40’s have gained a large enthuThe Accordion Virtuosi of Russia was siastic following across the country. While founded in 1943 during the Leningrad siege frequently compared with such musical greats by Professor Pavel Smirnov. Within only six as the Mills Brothers and Paul Whiteman’s months, the ensemble was invited to record Rhythm Boys, the trio established a unique on the state radio. Since its inception, Accorcharacter of its own with a combination of dion Virtuosi of Russia has been led by three close harmony singing, virtuosic instrumen- generations of the Smirnov family: firstly by tal work and spectacular tap dancing. its founder Pavel Smirnov, and now by his The Rhythm Kings started performing sons Yuri and Vladimir, as well as his grandtogether on the sidewalks of New York. From son Yaroslav. there, these song and dance men graduated The Accordion Virtuosi of Russia has perto playing some of the Big Apple’s top night- formed at some of the most prestigious venspots. It was their sparkling combination of ues in the world. They have toured extensivesong and dance that first attracted the atten- ly in Germany, Italy, France, Norway, Greece, tion of Broadway’s Tommy Tune. Mr. Tune Spain, Japan, Guinea, Angola, Congo, Japan, asked the trio to help him assemble an act Canada and elsewhere. This November they based on songs written by Fred Astaire. Their will headline the Accordion Summit at The collaboration continues today and the act University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. has performed together in venues as diverse The Greater Hazleton Concert Series proas Carnegie Hall and Atlantic City’s Trump vides outstanding entertainment in a convePlaza and a tour of the former Soviet Union, nient venue, at a price that can’t be beat. All where they commanded standing ovations in concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton Moscow, Tiblisi and St. Petersburg.

High School Auditorium located at 1601 The Rhythm Kings have made numer- West 23rd Street in Hazleton. This comous appearances on television, most notably fortable venue offers abundant, free, lighted Evening at Pops with John Williams, Tommy parking, and easy access. Prorated subscripTune and the Boston Pops, as well as the Em- tions for the remaining 6 performances of the my-Award winning Celebrating Gershwin 2014-2015 season are available as well as inwith conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. In dividual tickets for any performance.

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Chamber Announces 7th Annual Tastes of Greater Hazleton Event Slated for October 19th - Event Sponsors Recognized The Community Awareness Committee of the Greater Hazleton of Commerce announces the 7th Annual Tastes of Greater Hazleton.

The event will feature a sampling of signature dishes and products from twenty-three restaurants and businesses from throughout Greater Hazleton.

It is open to the public and will take place on Sunday, October 19th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, located at 50 Moisey Drive.

According to Donna Barna, committee and event chair, “This has been a sell out event since its inception, so we really encourage folks to purchase their tickets in advance, since typically we do not have many to sell at the door.”

Participating restaurants and businesses include: Boscovs Family Restaurant, Brass Buckle Restaurant, Carmen's Bakery & Deli, Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens, Chef Buzz's Hole in the Wall, Coffee Service, Damon's Sports Bar & Grille, DiPisa Italian Restaurant, Edgewood in the Pines, Genetti Catering, Giant Foods, La Mexicana Restaurant, Leonard's Fine Dining, Martin's Restaurant, McDonald's, Ovalon Restaurant, Sam's Club, Sand Springs Country Club, T. Verrastro Beer Distributor Inc, The Pines Eatery & Spirits, Theodora's Restaurant, Top of the 80's Restaurant and Victoria's Candies Inc. According to Donna Barna, committee

and event chair, “We are very pleased to have such a great variety of Hazleton area restaurants and businesses represented at this event.

The Chamber is always looking for ways in which to promote the entire Greater Hazleton Area and we feel that this event will certainly assist us in promoting many of the fine establishments that are located right here in Greater Hazleton.”

Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at either the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce office which is located at 20 West Broad Street in Downtown Hazleton, the Standard Speaker which is located at 21 N. Wyoming Street in Downtown Hazleton, Giant Foods, located at 70 S. Locust Street in Hazleton or other various participating businesses. Tickets allow you to receive a sampling from each of the participating restaurants or businesses, enter you for a chance to win tons of doorprizes and cast your vote for our area schools apron decorating contest.

The area schools apron decorating contest is sponsored by CTC Manufacturing, Inc. Area high schools will participate in the contest by each creating a design for an apron.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite apron, which will then, in turn, give them an opportunity for an extra doorprize chance. The school who receives the most votes will win a $100 gift certificate, second place will receive a $50 gift certificate and third place will receive a $25 gift certificate from CTC Manufacturing, Inc for their art department. Participating schools include Hazleton Area High School, Immanuel Christian School, MMI Preparatory School,

Marian Catholic School and Weatherly Area High School.

Doorprizes have been donated by participating restaurants and other local restaurants and businesses and include commemorative aprons provided by CTC Manufacturing, Inc. as well grand prizes, which is a chance to win one of five lemon tree, which are $100 value each and provided by T. Verrastro Beer Distributor and Amstel Radler.

In addition to the samplings, the committee has coordinated three cooking demonstrations to take place which include Chef Steve and Chef Jerry from Brass Buckle Restaurant, Chef Joe Capparell of Genetti Catering and Chef William “Buzz” Arthur from Chef Buzz’s Hole in the Wall. Each chef will present a half hour cooking demonstration and all attendees will be invited to sample each of their dishes once completed.

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Calendar Of Events October 2014 October 2 AFSCME Retirees Sub-Chapter 8701 will meet on Thursday, October 2 at BONANZA in Hazleton. Noon for lunch and meeting at lpm.

Guest speaker will be Louise Keller, Domestic Violence Service Center. New members are welcome.

October 3 Team Success With MS Golf Tournament, Friday, October 3 hosted by Schuylkill Country Club. Registration @ 8am. Shotgun @ 9:30am.

All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please RSVP by September 20 by calling Cindy @ (570)573-3454 or email jordy1081@gmail.com.

October 4 14th Annual Alzheimer's Memory Walk, Saturday, October 4 at Heritage Hill Senior Living Community, 800 6th Street in Weatherly.

Walker registration begins at 9am. Walk begins at 10am. Join us as we bring awareness to the community about this disease which affects so many individuals every day. For more information or to get involved, call Lisa Marie at 570427-4500.

Hazleton Art League Music & Art Show, Saturday, October 4 from 6 to 11pm. Enjoy an evening of music while viewing the artwork in our gallery. Current groups scheduled are: Juggernaut String Band, Eat Your Cigarettes, Eric Funn, The Grey Race, and Tedd Hazard. The Hazleton Art League is located at 225 East Broad Street in Hazleton. For more information, please contact Hazleton Art League manager Mark Charles Rooney at 570-817-1075 or email him at krishnablue13@hotmail.com.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, October 4 from 8 to 10am at First United Methodist Church, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville.

Menu includes: Regular or Pumpkin Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs and Beverages. Adults - $6.00; Children under 8 - $3.00. Eat in only.

For tickets call 570-874-0792. Breakfast hosted by our Youth Group. For more information, call Shannon Mozdy, Church Secretary/Administrator at 570-874-0792 or by email at frackumc@ yahoo.com.

Senior Project Tricky Tray Auction, Saturday, October 4 from 11am to 6pm at Eurana Park in Weatherly. Large auction with over 140 Baskets plus a Bake Sale, Food, 50/50 Cash Drawings and Games for the kids. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help fight

blood cancers. For more information or to do- ited number of tables available to the public at nate a basket or baked goos, call Victor Strouse $10 per table. Call and reserve you space today.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Trinat 570-436-7127. ity Lutheran Church invites you to come and worship with us at 10:30am & Sunday School October 5 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce at 9:30am every Sunday. Coffee & Fellowship Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) in- Hour will follow the service in the Chapel. For vites you to a “Free Lunch” on Sunday, October more information, call 570-454-3492 ext – 4, 9, 5 from 12to 2pm or until food runs out. Lunch or 10 between 9 & 11:30am and 12:30-3pm. is open to the public. Eat in only, please. We also welcome you to attend our worship service ev- October 11 & 12 ery Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at Annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 11 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, and Sunday October 12 at Quiet Valley Living Bible Study at 7pm. For more information, call Historical Farm in Stroudsburg. Live entertainment, food, children's activities, Civil War en570-436-2061. campment, quilt giveaway, pony and wagon rides, and much more. Demos of traditional October 10-12 The Hazleton Art League and the Hazleton Area skills and heritage crafts. For more information Garden Club will present "Art in Bloom", an ex- and directions visit www.quietvalley.org. hibit showcasing the two passions of the organization - art and flowers in harmony. The show October 12 will take place in the Art League's Markel Gal- West Hazleton Recreation Club Annual Chilery, 225 East Broad Street, on Friday, October nese Auction, Sunday, October 12 at at West 10 from 6 to 8pm with a reception and continue Hazleton Community Center, 100 4th Street, on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October West Hazleton. Doors open at 11am. Drawing 12 from 11am to 5pm. The paintings of Sophia at 2pm. Food, Beverages, Bake Sale and Door Byorek will be exhibited and each painting will prizes. Early Birds Welcome—Saturday, Octobe paired with a unique floral arrangement. Do- ber 11 from 12 to 8pm. nation is $5.00 at the door. Everyone in the Hazleton community is invited to visit the exhibit Bingo Fundraiser, Sunday, October 12 at Zion’s which is a wonderful and novel way to welcome Stone Church of West Penn Township, 45 Cemin the holiday season. etery Road in New Ringgold. Prizes consist of Longaberger Baskets and Thirty One Items.

October 11 Doors open at 12:30pm with bingo starting at Novelty Bingo, Saturday, October 11 at Colum- 1:30pm Prizes consist of Longaberger Baskets bia Hose Fire Co No 1, 742 W. Centre Street and Thirty One Items. Food will be available to in Shenandoah. Doors open at 6pm. 21 and purchase. A Chinese Auction and a raffle will over only. Cash bar. Singles & couples welcome. also take place. Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at Tickets: $20. Limited number of tickets avail- the door. To order tickets or for more informaable. For more information, call 570-462-9574. tion, call Charlotte at 570-386-5111 on Monday’s, Wednesday’s & Thursday’s from 10am to St. John's Lutheran Church 2nd Annual Com- 3pm. Tickets and seating are limited. munity Fall Festival, Saturday, October 11 from 11am to 5pm at St. John's Lutheran Church October 16, 17 & 18 Parking Lot, 106 West Main Street in Ringtown. Pardeesville Haunted Trail Annual “Nights of There will be food, crafts, DJ music by "Sound Terror Tours”, Thursday, October 16, Friday, Express", hayrides, fall contests and games, and October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at the much more. A 5K Fall Five run/walk sponsored Pardeesville Playground/Baseball Complex, 683 by the Ringtown Recreation Committee will Pardeesville Road, Hazle Township, PA. Tours kick off the event at 9am. From more informa- run each night beginning at 7pm. Tickets are $3 per person. Games, tricky trays, refreshments tion, call Janene Ferrara at 570-889-3903. & food (including hot homemade soups) availTrinity Lutheran Church, Church & Hemlock able each night. Please dress appropriate for the Streets in Hazleton is hosting their Annual Fall weather conditions and be prepared for a scare of Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 11 from a lifetime! Return Sunday, October 19th at 7pm 8am to 1pm in the Wagner Hall. Breakfast will for a free “Scary Story Night”. Come in your be served from 8 to 11am and there will also costume or as you wish—we will be waiting for be food available for lunch. There are a lim- you! All proceeds benefit Pardeesville Recreation

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Association. For more information, call 570- On Saturday Oct. 25 at 7pm. The Regans pro454-9655. vide family oriented, conservative music for all ages to enjoy. For more info on The Regans or October 21 Victory Bible Church visit us at www.victoryWestern Pocono Trout Unlimited to host panel biblechurch.org or call 570-218-9612. All are on Acid Mine Drainage, Tuesday, October 21 at welcome to attend.

7pm at Penn State University, Hazleton Campus in the Kostas Classroom Building – Audio/Vi- Haunted House, Saturday, October 25 from sual Room. Panelists are: Amy Wolfe – Director 6:30 to 8:30pm at Holy Apostles, 307 E. Hanof Trout Unlimited Abandoned Mine Program cock Street in St. Clair Admission: Non-perand Book Trout Initiative; Bob Hughes – Di- ishable food item or personal care item for the rector of Eastern Pa. Coalition of Abandoned soldiers of Operation We Care. For more inforMine Reclamation; Peter Haentgens – Direc- mation, call Shannon Mozdy, Parish Administor of Middle Anthracite Region Recovery and trator, North Parish at 570-429-7107 authority on Jeddo Mine Tunnel; Ed Wytovich – President of Catawissa Creek Association; Ber- October 25 & 26 nie McGurl – Director of the Lackawanna River Owl Creek Reservoir Fall Foliage Hayrides, SatCorridor Association. The program is free with urday, October 25 from 2pm to ? (Haunted afno registration. For more information, call 570- ter dark) and Sunday, October 26 from noon to 454-4862 or 570-233-0099.

5pm at Owl Creek Reservoir, Owl Creek Road in Tamaqua. Hayride 2.2 Miles. Food and reOctober 22 freshments available. Pumpkin Painting, Face Annual St. Clair Halloween Parade, Wednesday, Painting, Marshmallow Roasting, Campfire. For October 22 at 7pm. Registration for individu- more information, call 570-668-5066. als, groups and floats will be held Wednesday, October 15 and Thursday, October 16 at the October 26 Ambulance Building, Second Street, St. Clair. 20th Annual Jim Thorpe Halloween Parade, For more information, call 570-429-0553.

Sunday, October 26 in Downtown Jim Thorpe.

New this year is the “House Decorating ConOctober 25 test!”. Homes within the Borough will be judged Victory Bible Church in Junedale will host on how creatively they decorate their homes “The Regan Family” in concert at the church with a Halloween theme. Parade start time:

4:00 pm from Jim Thorpe Area High School, 1 Olympian Way, Jim Thorpe (line-up time: 3:00 pm). After the parade, participants will be taken to Memorial Hall for awards and snacks including candy for the kids who participate. To register your group, business or organization, visit website the at http://halloween.jimthorpenews. com. Come out and enjoy a 20 year Jim Thorpe Halloween tradition!

Annual Weatherly Halloween Parade, Sunday, October 26 in Downtown Weatherly. Parade will form at 1:30pm at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, 318 Plane Street in Weatherly. Parade starts at 2pm. Prizes will be awarded after the parade at Eurana Park. For information, call Sandi Eroh at 570-427-4160.

October 30 Light The Night, Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 8pm at St. Mark’s UCC, 30 Pottsville Street in Cressona. Light the Night is a FREE and safe fun night for kids up to 12 years of age. There will be balloon making, games, bounce houses, food, drinks, candy and prizes. For more information, call Jean Maffeo, Administrative Assistant at St. Mark's UCC at 570-385-0242.

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Barbecue sauce, for serving (optional) Directions: In slow cooker, whisk together ketchup, sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Add ribs to slow cooker, and toss with sauce. Arrange ribs, bone side up, in a single row. Cover; cook on high, 6 hours (or on low, 10 hours).

Serve ribs drizzled with pan juices and, if desired, barbecue sauce. Makes 8 servings

In the Kitchen

with Joan Barbush

Now that autumn has begun and the leaves are at their peak, we try to think of the food that will comfort us during the beginning of this cool season. And as the Queen of the kitchen, we need to warm our families up from the inside out.

October is a month for harvesting orchard fruits and picking potatoes. Earlier this century school holidays were organized to allow country children to help on the farms, when half term was known as 'potato week' or some equal title.

Shorter days and darker evenings are a clear sign that autumn has set in, and traditional cooking activities reflect the need to stock up for winter.

Try these slow cooker tummy warming comfort recipes with your family. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings (pictured above) Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 2 cups baby cut carrots 2 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup) 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each ) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup or Campbell’s® Condensed 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup 1 cup water 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups biscuit baking mix 2/3 cup milk Directions: Stir the chicken, potatoes, carrots and celery in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Stir the soup, water, thyme and black pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables.

Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.

Stir the baking mix and milk in a me-

dium bowl. Drop the batter by spoonfuls onto the chicken mixture. Increase the heat to HIGH. Tilt the lid to vent and cook for 30 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked in the center. Makes 8 servings

Slow-Cooker Sweet & Sour Country Ribs Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 pounds country-style pork ribs, separated into single ribs

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Slow-Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces) Directions: Lightly coat a 5-quart slow-cooker insert with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment paper and lightly coat with spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

Place butter and chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Add sugar; stir to combine. Stir in eggs. Add flour mixture, walnuts, and chocolate chips and stir just until moistened (do not overmix). Transfer to slow cooker and smooth top.

3. Cover and cook on low, 3 1/2 hours. Uncover and cook 30 minutes. Remove insert from slow cooker and run a knife around edge to loosen brownies. Let cool completely in insert on a wire rack, about 2 hours. Turn out onto a work surface and cut into 14 brownies.

Cook's Note: The center may look undercooked when time is up, but it will be perfect once cooled.

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Slow-Cooker Family-Favorite Chili Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions: In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onion and remaining ingredients.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. Makes 8 servings

Slow-Cooker Pear and Apple Butter Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds Bartlett or Anjou pears (about 5) 2 1/2 pounds McIntosh or Gala apples (about 5) 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cinnamon stick Directions: Peel, quarter, and core pears and apples. In a food processor, finely grate fruit (in batches if necessary), then transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in dark-brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook on high, 4 hours.

Remove cinnamon stick and reserve. Transfer mixture to processor (in batches if necessary) and process until smooth. Return to slow cooker, along with cinnamon stick, and cook on high, uncovered, until mixture is thick and browned, 4 hours. Discard cinnamon stick and let mixture cool. Transfer to airtight containers and refrigerate, up to 3 weeks, or freeze, up to 3 months. Makes 6 cups

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Brew Up A Frightfully Fun Halloween Party For Ghoulish Guests Of All Ages (Family Features) Haunted with the thought of a ho-hum Halloween? Never fear - trick-or-treaters will want more than just candy once they see your party table. Throw a fabulous Halloween party fit for little goblins or grown-up monsters with some devilishly good sweets.

Try these easy party ideas from Wilton to make your Halloween spook-tacular: • Add some "pop" to popcorn: Trick out ordinary popcorn into a sweet-and-salty party pleaser. Drizzle on Candy Melts(r) candy for festive flavors, and then capture the Halloween spirit by adding fun sprinkle mixes.

• Masquerade cookies: Who says you can't play with your food? Create edible masks with deco-

rated shaped cookies and attach them to cookie sticks with melted Candy Melts candy. Set up a photo station at your party, so guests can take pictures with their cookie mask creations before eating them.

• Jack-o'-lantern cakes: It wouldn't be Halloween without carved pumpkins. Make yours edible by baking a delicious pumpkin spice pound cake shaped like a pumpkin. Increase the fun by adding silly icing facial features.

• Midnight potions: Spice up the night with candy corn drinks served in containers guests can devour, making cleanup easy and delicious.

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Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Ingredients: 6 cups popped kettle corn 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1 package (10 ounces) Pumpkin Spice Candy Melts candy 1 bottle (2.5 ounces) Pumpkin Mix Sprinkles Directions: Spread popcorn and pretzels on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

In disposable decorating bag, melt candy in microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute; remove bag and knead. Continue melting candy for 30-second intervals at 50 percent power until completely melted. Snip off end of bag and drizzle melted candy over popcorn mixture; immediately add sprinkles. Let stand until candy has hardened, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces to serve. Makes 6 cups Witch's Brew Mocktail Ingredients: 3 cups ginger ale, chilled 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice, chilled 1/3 cup sweetened lime juice, chilled Green gel food color or green icing color Black Colored Sugar Gummy Eyeball Skewers Directions: In large pitcher, combine ginger ale, pineapple juice, sweetened lime juice and, if using, gel food color.

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Unable to speak, police found Andrew, who miraculously survived the attack, only to remain in a hospital bed, his body wracked with severe head and facial trauma, broken bones, lacerations and more.

EIGHTEEN MONTHS LATER …AJ remains in that bed, with permanent injuries that no one should wish on their worst enemy. MILLIONS of dollars in unpaid medical bills continue to grow daily.

What did this young man do to deserve such brutality? He walked down what was once a peaceful street in a peaceful town.

I was asked to write an article to accompany our advertisement. What more could I write?

That I am disgusted by these and similar events? That my home town has changed so dramatically in recent years? That disregard for human life has become a daily reality?

I’m not sure what else to write, which as anyone who knows me, will say that is quite unusual. You can read a timeline that summarizes the last 18 months of A.J’s life on my website, www.ActionRealEstate.biz.

As a lifelong resident of Hazleton, I try daily to maintain a positive outlook in the hopes that we can reclaim the Hazleton we all grew up in. We have to do it together, somehow…. someway!!

For this part of the battle, I’ve done my part. Now, I ask that you do yours. Spend $20, come see a great show, and help these folks get some financial relief.

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A Spooky Snack And Drink For Halloween (Family Features) If your family's Halloween consists of pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and transforming your home into a haunted house, you'll be happy to know that the "double, double, toil and trouble" doesn't have to stop there. You can add a little extra hocus pocus to your season by brewing up these chillingly creative treats with the whole family.

The Monster Mash Float and Paranormal Pudding are two ghoulishly good treats that kids and adults alike will love, and they're easy to make. The fun is all in the Limited Edition TruMoo Orange Scream milk. Inspired by an orange frozen pop with vanilla ice cream, this new creamy orange milk is so frightfully delicious, it's sure to make you scream. Because it's made with wholesome low-fat white milk, no artificial growth hormones or high fructose corn syrup, and is brought to you by your local trusted TruMoo dairy, you can feel great about serving it to your family.

TruMoo Orange Scream is delicious as an ingredient in your favorite Halloween treats or served by itself. Just make sure to drink it fast - it might disappear into the night like the headless horseman.

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How On Earth Did My Pet Get Fleas???

by Jeanie Donahue at The Pet Care Clinic by Dalice This is a very common question asked on a daily basis in our clinic.

Fleas are capable of jumping 100 times its own height, making it easy for dogs, outdoor cats, and you to carry fleas home. Because they’re so easy to track inside, even indoor cats are susceptible to fleas. After a female flea lays its eggs, 2 to 5 days later, the eggs will hatch.

Places such as carpeting, furniture, bedding, may serve as the fleas’ birthplace. These eggs enter a larval stage, in which they ingest organic matter, such as dead skin and flea dirt (adult flea poop). These larvae go through a pupa stage, in which they wrap themselves up in a cocoon. They can stay in this cocoon for several months, waiting for the right moment to emerge into an adult flea. Adult fleas need to eat within a few weeks, and when they do, they can actually survive in the environment for a few months without a meal. Having just one flea enter your house can be enough to start an epidemic. An adult female can give birth to as many as 500 to 2000 eggs within her short lifetime (about 50 days).

Other problems brought on by fleas are: • Flea allergic dermatitis (a distressing skin disorder) • Skin infections (through scratching) Transmission of tape worms (from swallowing a flea) • Anemia (which can lead to death) in young or ill animals • Transmission of viruses and bacteria.

Now that you know a bit more about fleas, you can start a plan of attack. Here are a few pointers:

• Treat ALL of your pets for fleas, not just those who show outward signs of infestation.

There are many veterinary-recommended treatments available.

• Vacuum..vacuum..vacuum! Daily vacuuming can remove all the life stages of fleas. Tip: A cut up flea collar or mothballs placed in your vacuum will help.

• Wash pet bedding in hot, soapy water weekly. This is the most likely place for flea eggs and larvae.

• Patience! Understand that it can take months before you see your flea problem solved. Do NOT give up! Fleas are very difficult to eradicate and they won’t just magically disappear quickly.

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Fellin’s Jewelers Celebrates 92 Years Of Truth And Beauty “Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.”So goes the famous last line of George Keats’ poem, ‘Ode on a Grecian Urn.’Objects of beauty inspire us all and help us to elevate our everyday existence into something memorable and extraordinary. They remain in our lives as experiences of truth and love …. our first watch, an engagement ring, our wedding bands.Truth and beauty.

Established ninety-two years ago by John and Mary Fellin, Fellin’s Jewelers has been privileged to share in these special moments by providing an array of the most beautiful jewels and decorative accessories to the Hazleton area and beyond. They have imparted their vast knowledge of gems and jewelry to their clients in clear, accurate terms.

But making such lovely things available to the buying public is just part of the story.

Presenting them in the most attractive way possible is also important. Since the beginning in 1922, Fellin’s has been known for its imaginative, inviting, and sophisticated displays. Under the direction of their mother, Mary Fellin, daughters Celeste Fellin Kosko and Giovanna Fellin created an atmosphere of warmth and elegance in their store. Today, their merchandising legacy continuesto a new

level of artistry in each and every showcase and display window.

In a world where information and education are so important, the Fellin-Kosko family of Fellin’s Jewelers is proud of its affiliation with the American Gem Society. In 1936, John Fellin enthusiastically joined the newly-formed organization. Long before the concept of consumer protection became popular, the AGS and its members set out to educate the jewelry-buying public and ensure the highest ethical and professional standards among jewelers. Only 5% of all jewelers meet the exacting requirements for membership and all titleholders must be recertified annually. After many years of study and experience, the late Edward Kosko was recognized by the AGS as a Certified Gemologist.

His daughter, Mary Celeste Kosko, currently holds the title of Registered Jeweler, representing seventy-eight years of continuous membership in this prestigious organization.

In 2010, at the suggestion of third-generation daughter, Andrea Kosko, Fellin’s added a second location at 34 Sugarloaf Avenue in the charming borough of Conyngham. Designed with a decidedly more modern feel, this new branch is as warm and inviting as the main store at 14 East Broad Street in cen-

ter-city Hazleton. It allows residents of the greater Valley area to shop conveniently and enjoy the unique “Fellin’s experience” a little closer to home.

Proud of its past, Fellin’s Jewelers lives in the present and looks forward to a sparkling future. Brilliant diamonds, vivid gemstones, and gleaming precious gold and sterling rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets “pop” in display cases throughout their stores. Every price point is beautifully represented. The most recent addition: Wind & Fire Bracelets, priced from $26, are a favorite. Made in the United States of eco-sustainable material, each one features a charm to express your unique personality and interests. They’re stackable, affordable and fun! Aware of all the best trends in fashion and design, buyers Celeste and Mary Celeste carefully select each item of jewelry with an experienced eye for superior quality.

Fellin’s Jewelers invites you to enjoy our stores as much as we do. Stop in and spend some time getting to know us and our wonderful staff! A visit to either location is an opportunity to escape the ordinary for a little while. Look around at what you see … the proof is in the pudding. And the truth is in the beauty!

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Repurposing Ideas

by Lori Verderame

DIYers are enjoying the process of reclaiming, recycling, and repurposing worn out, vintage, and antique objects. I have seen my fair share of vintage tea cups turned into candlesticks or lamps, reclaimed headboards repurposed into benches, and drainage gutters reused for strawberry planters. While not everything should be repurposed, some junk can be reconsidered and made into some cool contemporary stuff.

Here are some vintage and antique pieces that have been re-done which may provide a few ideas for those of you who like dumpster diving, yard sale hunting, and rehabbing old treasures: 1. Old library card catalogue cabinet repurposed into a wine rack 2. Old armoire gutted and turned into a liquor cabinet 3. Old clarinets and trumpets made into garden fountains

Recycled plastic spoon mirror won a 4-H ribbon at Nebraska State Fair.

Saxophone and trumpet fountains on display at the Kansas City Home & Garden Show.

4. Old but clean fishing creel recycled into a pocketbook 5. Old wicker hamper reclaimed into an oversized garden planter

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6. Vintage suitcases reused as coffee table with glass top 7. Old casement window as garden table top 8. Old feed bag material re-sewn as throw pillows 9. Old ball jars as miniature plant terrariums for kitchen shelf 10. Victorian (but clean) chamber pot as magazine rack And my favorite repurposing idea… of course, it has to do with jewelry. Take those old 1950s wrist watches (just the watch, not the entire band) and link them together with a single metal loop. Link each loop to another wrist watch until you have linked enough to reach around your wrist. This continuous chain-link of wrist watches makes a cute bracelet.

For those of you who are all ready to recycle that old piece of furniture, be sure you know the origin of what you are re-purposing and its value before you undertake your DIY project. It’s no fun if you find out that you accidentally repainted an antique library chair with Rustoleum that once belonged to Noah Webster worth $50,000 and completely devalued it.

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Broad Street, Hazleton in 1957

Broad Street As It Was Then – Revisited! by Marolyn Pensock I have been reading with great interest the articles in our local newspaper about the work of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress. I enjoyed reading about the downtown walk held recently. The new Broad Street surface running through West Hazleton, Hazleton and out through Laurel Hill Terrace, with its’ new lighting and sidewalks does wonders to bolster the pride of our community. To complete the picture, the committee is having a contest to solidify the look of our storefronts. These all will do what words alone can not do to bring business back downtown. My mind went back to a series of articles I wrote in 2008 and 2009 about the stores on Broad Street. I thought you may enjoy rereading them. Please note how even in a span of six or seven years Broad Street is evolving. With that being said, I hope you enjoy this series. Part one.

From time to time we will take a stroll down Hazleton’s main street recalling many of the businesses that have existed in the past and noting some that are still with us. Today we are walking in our minds eye, from Laurel to Wyoming Streets on the north side of Broad Street. Now, I may mix up some of the store by a decade or two, but I’m sure you will tell me if I do. Occasionally we will take a side trip into a store to make a purchase or see a friend. Now, let’s go window shopping.

Starting at Laurel Street is a great favorite, the Leader Store, with such wonderful win-

dows to see. We spent lots of time remembering the Leader, a few issues ago. That property became the home of the Greco Emporium and Card Shop, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greco. What wonderful cards and candles one could buy there while one waited for a prescription. Janet, Carol or Pat would find just the right card for you. The next buildings were home to Grants and Charles, chain stores. Charles is thought to predate the Grant Store. The buildings were eventually torn down to make room for a much needed parking lot. The ladies could find reasonably priced housedresses. Every good homemaker had a lovely selection of them to wear while she cooked and cleaned, washed and ironed, in general took very good care of the family home. But, I digress. I remember enjoying shopping in Grant’s basement for curtains from Henrietta Welsh. How about you? One could find just about everything for the home in these two wonderful stores. The clerks were so helpful.

Stately First National Bank was next. I’m glad its’ facade is still with us; and I do love the mirrored modern architecture next to the original. This building is now the location of the Luzerne county Annex Building, after a few transitions from Security Savings to First Federal S & L to Don Elko’s Covent Abstract to KNBT and now to Luzerne County Annex. Remember the teller cages inside the lobby of the old bank? I can remember as a little

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girl, taking my silver coin bank in to teller, Walter Filbert, to be opened and the money deposited.

Continuing on was Cosgrove’s Camera Shop where John Mlasgar worked. Then there was Chenetz’ Men’s Shop owned first by Charlie Barsky, then his son-in-law, Sam Koplin, and his son-in-law, Morris Barsky. What great clothes they sold through the years.

Glick’s Shoe Store was there, too. Frumkin’s Men’s Shop followed in line. Paul and Sid Frumkin and Bernie Rusnock were always on hand to outfit the well dressed man. What a great place to shop. All these stores gave such personal service. When a man left the store with a new suit or topcoat, he was sure that it fit perfectly. Young’s Shoe Store with Abe and Sedell Block, followed in the next space here in the block, with great shoes for the family. I wrote about Young’s Shoe Store in the September 2003 issue of Panorama. Empire Beauty School was located on the second floor above Young’s Shoe Store. Morris Square Deal Jewelers was in the block, too.

That storeroom was followed by Tobias Dress Shop and Hazleton’s Walk-In Bingo at the present time.

The Golden City Chinese Restaurant fills a need for another type of menu of good food. Remember When, owned by Rose Ettinger, where you find clothes and items of nostalgia is next. She also sells her wares on the Web. Fifty to one hundred years ago these clothes probably could have been purchased brand new in this block of Broad Street. Next is Hayles Copy Center, filling a modern day need.

Peoples First National Bank was tucked in there. Mr. Phillips was an early president of that institution. Then came Hyman’s store with a men’s side and a ladies side. Hazle Drugs held down the corner spot. Many a prescription I had filled there. Remember the long soda fountain against the wall? In around 1965-66, with the merger of Peoples and First National Bank and Trust Company into one bank, the corner properties were torn down and the new Peoples First National Bank and Trust Company was built.

Bill Spear moved the Hazle Drugs over to the Hazleton House Hotel property on the corner. The Spears, father and son, constructed the beautiful, modern structure, which now houses this Hazleton pioneer drugstore..

We have covered the first block in our walk down Broad Street. We will see what other wonderful stores and people we remember next month as we continue down Broad Street. You can always reach me at mrs459@ ptd.net with your memories.

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The program is free but donations will be accepted and forwarded to the American Cancer Society – Hazleton Unit, and Camp Bravehearts, a local oncology camp for women, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Reservations are required; to register, please call 570.501.6204 by Friday, October 10.

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2014 Fall Foliage Weekends In Jim Thorpe, PA Fall Foliage Weekends 2014 will bring an

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is a popular year round destination and this year will include all the great shopping it’s known for as well as activities for the kids, courtesy of organizer Selena Mazmanian, owner of 13th Moon, a shop also on Race Street.

Emphasis is placed on spreading out the familiar crowds and giving them more things to do and more reasons to explore other parts of town, in addition to the area around the new Josiah White Park adjacent to the downtown train station. Festival organization chair Liz Mulligan, owner of the popular Jim Thorpe store, the Gem Shop, has taken extensive care in assembling an excellent group of arts and crafts vendors and food providers, all over town.

The Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency has developed a schedule of free music that will take place at various venues up and down Broadway including the new downtown gazebo, at the YMCA building on Broadway, and in front of the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

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Keep track of all Fall Foliage details on www.JimThorpe.org, or on Facebook.com/ FallFoliageWeekends, or call 570-325-5810 for more information.

Jim Thorpe Halloween Parade Celebrates 20 Years The Jim Thorpe Halloween Parade is 20 years old this year and we hope you will help us celebrate!

The parade is Sunday, October 26, 2014.

New this year is the “House Decorating Contest!” Details will be announced later but generally homes within the Borough will be judged on how creatively they decorate their homes with a Halloween theme.

There will be 3 prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Marching in the parade is great way to show your Jim Thorpe pride as well as promote your business or organization. Groups and businesses that have participated in the parade over the years include: Fire companies, Brownies, Boy Scouts, schools, sports, dance teams, animal shelters, storage facilities, police, political parties, elected officials, campgrounds and chorus groups. To register your group, business or organization, visit website the at http:// halloween.jimthorpenews.com.

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Haunted Halloween Lantern Tours Set For Eckley Miners’ Village

by Kristen Bogash, EMVM Event Coordinator

It’s that time of year again—Halloween! As the young and young at heart pick out their Halloween costumes and stores stock up with candy, some are left to wonder—what exactly is the origin of “All Hallows Eve”? It’s time for a history lesson.

During ancient times, there was a Celtic festival in the Gaelic culture known as Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”). This festival celebrated the end of the harvest season, and at that time pagans would prepare for winter by taking an inventory of the food they harvested and saved for the coming months.

It was believed that this seasonal transition was a bridge to the world of the dead, by which the boundaries between the living world and deceased world overlapped, and the dead came back and roamed the earth.

With Christian influence, this time became known as “All Hallows,” meaning “holy” or saint.” In Celtic culture, each day begins on the evening of the previous day, so the Samhain festival began on the evening of “All Hallows,” which was eventually reduced to “Hallow-e’en,” or “Halloween.” In observation, people would dress in costumes to imitate or appease the spirits.

Keeping this in mind, Halloween today is a time for everyone to get in touch with the seasons’ cycles, stay in touch with the traditions of the past, and embrace the fact that the fun is being entertained or scared out October 11&12 • 10am-5pm half of one’s wits. To assist in the fulfillment of Heritage Craft Demos, Folk Entertainment the Halloween season, the Eckley Associates Children’s Activities, Country Foods & More will host their annual Haunted Halloween Lantern Tours on Fridays and Saturdays this October month—Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 24,25,26 Eckley Miners’ Village Museum.

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first guided lantern tours departing from the Visitors’ Center at 6:30 p.m. Last tours leave at 9 p.m. Each walking tour lasts approximately one hour and covers 1 ½ miles of eerie Eckley streets. Guests will see performances and experience impromptu frights by Eckley and community volunteers, including skits ranging from funny to scary, and familiar to bizarre. Visitors are invited to bring their own flashlights or purchase lanterns in the museum Visitors’ Center or Gift Shop. Concessions will also be available.

Admission is $10 adults (13+) and $5 children (612). This event is not recommended for children ages five and under. Rain dates for the event are Oct. 12, 19, and 26.

Please call the museum at (570) 636-2070 to check for weather cancellations.

Eckley is located just off of Route 940 in Luzerne County, 10 miles east of downtown Hazleton. For additional information or to learn about how to get involved for the event, call the museum at (570) 636-2070 today, or visit www.eckleyminersvillage.com. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission administers Eckley Miners’ Village Museum in partnership with the Eckley Miners’ Village Associates.

Article sources are credited to common knowledge, http://www.halloweenhistory.org, and http://www.neopagah.net/Halloween-Origins.html

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October 2014 • 57

The 1920 World Champion Cleveland Indians

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh

I decided to write about the 1920 World champion Cleveland Indians primarily because of a few players from the Coal Region playing a major part in Cleveland edging out the White Sox and Yankees for the American league pennant and then going on to defeat the Brooklyn Robins (the Dodger name came later) 5 games to 2 in the last best of 9 world Series. The Indians were led by Hall of Famer Tris Speaker who hit .388 with 107 RBIs as player-manager of the team .Speaker also led the league in doubles with 50. He was both a great offensive and defensive player who had 3,515 career hits, an all-time career doubles leading make of 792 and a lifetime .345 batting average, sixth on the all-time list. In 1916, speaker won the American League batting title ending TY Cobb’s string of 9 consecutive hitting crowns. Speaker, who began his career with the Red Sox, hit .350 or better 10 of the 11 years he played for Cleveland and consistently led outfielders in assists.

The Indians had to overcome heartbreaking tragedy to win the pennant. Ray Chapman, an excellent well-liked shortstop, was hit on the head

by Yankee submarine ball pitcher, Carl Mays, on August 16, 1920 and died in the hospital 12 hours later. Chapman was hitting .303 in 435 at bats, was the Indians best base stealer, was a fantastic bunter (he still holds the single season

record with 67 successful bunts) and was one of the few people Ty Cobb’s considered a friend. Before the season, Chapman had married Kathleen Daly, the daughter of a leading Cleveland businessman and although in the prime of his career at 29, considered retiring to devote his time to his father-in-law’s business. Chapman, however, wanted to help his good friend, Tris Speaker win an initial world Championship for Cleveland.

The game in which the fatal beaning happened (the only game fatality in Major League history) took place at the Polo Grounds. Penurious owners in those days wanted to keep scuffed and smeared balls in play to save money. After Chapman’s death, use of clean baseballs became mandatory. The man who hit Chapman, as mentioned, was Carl Mays. Carl Mays was an excellent pitcher whose surly disposition made him, even before the beaning, a very unpopular player among teammates and opponents alike.

Mays was frequently atop or near the top of the list of hitting batters. In 1917 he led the league in hitting batters, was second in that category in both 1918 and 1919. In 1915 Mays hit Ty Cobb and Cobb responded by hurling his bat at Mays.

The next time up, Mays threw at Cobb again.

In 1919 the irascible Mays deliberately hurled a ball into the stands injuring a fan. After Chapman’s death, four teams: Boston, Washington, St.

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Louis and Detroit urged that Mays, be banned from baseball for life. Among the vociferous critics of Mays, to no one’s surprise, was Ty Cobb who detested Mays and was a good friend of Ray Chapman. The funeral of Chapman took place in St. John’s Cathedral in Cleveland with 34 priests present, numerous baseball dignitaries and thousands of fans.

The Chapman beaning tragedy, temporarily sent Cleveland into a tailspin in which they lost 7 of the 9 games. The Indians ,however, recovered and won 24 of 32 to edge the White Sox and Yankees for the 1920 American League Pennant.

Three players with Coal Region ties played very significant roles in both the Indians winning the pennant and World Series. Steve O’Neill of Minooka, Pa. one of my favorite baseball personalities, known as a great handler of pitchers and a fine defensive catcher, was the regular catcher for the Indians and hit .321 in 149 games. O’Neill went 7 for 21 in the Series with 3 doubles. He played 17 years in the Majors and had a career average of .263. O’Neill later managed the Indians, Tigers, Red Sox and Phillies. He skippered the 1945 World Champion Tigers, and is one of few managers with 10 or more years of leading a team who never had a losing season. A couple of times O”Neill was on the verge of being selected to the Hall of Fame but narrowly missed out. My own feeling is O’Neill definitely belongs in the Hall of Fame since Whitey Herzog is a Hall of Famer.

Whitey did win two World Championships to O” Neill’s one but had slightly less winning percentage. In addition, O’Neill was a much better baseball player being one of the best catchers of his era while Herzog was a .256 hitting outfielder with under average power.

The big winner on the Cleveland staff was Jim Bagby Sr. who won 31 and lost 12 with a 2.89 ERA. In the 1920 World Series, Bagby Sr. went 1-1 with a 1.80 EWRA. In a nine year career, Bagby Sr. won 127 and lost 87 with a 3.10 ERA. Jim “Sarge “ Bagby was the father of Jim Bagby Jr. who had a ten year Major League career with a 97-96 record and a 3.96 ERA. The local connection is that Bagby Jr. pitched for our own Hazleton team in 1937 in the New York Penn League with a 21 – 8 record in 37 games and a 2.71 ERA Jim Bagby Jr.’s outstanding year for Hazleton earned him a New York Penn League MVP and a promotion to the Boston Red Sox for the following season. He went 15-11 in his rookie year. Jim Bagby Sr. is the first pitcher to homer in a World Series. Jim Bagby Jr. appeared in the 1946 World Series with Boston making the Bagbys the first father son duo to appear in a World Series. Both Bagbys were good hitting pitchers with Jim Bagby Jr. hitting .226 for his career and Sr. .218. Jim Bagby Jr. is also an answer to a trivia question. In relief of Al Smith, Bagby Jr., got Joe DiMaggio to ground into a double play ending his 56 game hitting streak.

The pitching star of the 1920 World Series was Hall of Famer, Stan Coveleski, a native of Shamokin, Pa. who went 24-14 during the regular season, led the league in strikeouts and had an ERA

of 2.48. In the World Series, Coveleski hurled three complete game victories with two shutouts and a .67 ERA. Coveleski finished his career with 215 wins and 142 losses, including five seasons of winning 20 or more games. His career ERA was 2.88. His brother Harry Coveleski, who battled arm injuries still won 20 games or more three times before the injuries forced retirement. Harry Coveleski ended his career with an 81-55 record and a superb 2.39 ERA. The 1920 Indians can also be remembered for several other outstanding feats and notable personalities. Outfielder Elmer Smith batted .316 during the regular season with 103 RBIs and hit the first grand slam in World Series history. Bill Wambsganss, Ray Chapman’s keystone partner, made an unassisted triple play in the World Series, the only one in the series to be made unassisted to this day. Joe Sewell, who took the place of Ray Chapman at short played eleven years for the Indians and three for the Yankees, would become a Hall of Famer. Sewell had a lifetime average of .312. Joe Sewell is best known for being by far the hardest man to strike out in the history of baseball. In 7,132 at bats, he whiffed only 114 times. In the last nine years of his career Sewell struck out less than ten times every season ! He averaged a strike out every 62.56 times.

Two other players that deserve to be mentioned are Smoky Joe Wood and Jack Gladstone Graney. Smoky Joe Wood was well on his way to becoming one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, going 34-5 in 1912 with the Red Sox at age 23. In 1913 he broke his thumb while fielding a bunt. Wood then pitched sporadically but effectively the next three years before switching to the outfield. Wood batted .270 for the 1920 Indians in 137 at bats. He hit .283 for his career in 1952 at bays.

One of the most beloved figures in the history of the Cleveland Indians was Jack Gladstone Graney who as a outfielder hit .296 in 152 at bats for the 1920 team. Many “Firsts” occurred in Graney’s career. Graney was the first player to bat against Babe Ruth, the first player to wear a numbered uniform, and the initial player to become a broadcaster. Graney was also a close friend of Ray Chapman. In 1932 Jack Graney became a radio announcer for Cleveland and became very popular. Graney announced the 1954 World Se-

ries when the New York Giants swept the highly favored Cleveland club.

The average attendance for the 1920 World Series was 25,508 with the winning Indians receiving shares of $4,168 and the losing Brooklyn Robins shares of $2,420. The Indians voted a full share for Ray Chapman’s widow. Hall of Famer, Zack Wheat led the dodgers going 9 for 27 in the World Series. Brooklyn was managed by colorful Hall of Famer, Wilbert Robinson who once was a co-owner of a billiards and bowling spot with famous Giant manager John McGraw. Duckpin bowling seems to have been initiated by the two.

Robinson known for his lax discipline and easy going one word style coached for the dictatorial McGraw and then split to take over Brooklyn.

This commenced the longest running baseball

rivalry – the Dodgers and Giants. Wilbert Robinson managed Brooklyn nineteen years and is one of the most beloved figures in their history.

Wilbert Robinson liked hard stuff from pitchers and hard stuff from bottles.

References SABRE articles: • Baseball Encyclopedia • Baseball; The Biographical Encyclopedia • The 1977 TCMA 1920 Cleveland Indians Team Set • My own knowledge of baseball.

Rev. McHugh can be reached at Good Shepherd Church, Drums at 570-788-3141 or at 570-454-5058, or by his new email address at revmchugh@ptd.net.

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The Rev. Connell A. McHugh, Good Shepherd Church, 87 South Hunter Highway, Drums, PA will offer Scripture Sessions on Thursdays at 9am during the month of October. The topics will be: How Helpful are the Apocryphal Gospels?, Modern Biblical Criticism & The Development of Catholic Doctrine, The History of the Infancy Narratives of Matthew & Luke, Which Jesus?, and the Q Document. All are welcome to attend.

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October 2014 • 59

Types of Bankruptcy

by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. There are two common types of bankruptcy for individuals.

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The other type of bankruptcy is a Chapter 13. This is commonly used when a person is behind on their mortgage and needs time to catch up. In this type of bankruptcy, the debtor repays the arrears of their secured loan plus an amount towards their unsecured creditor. The amount paid towards the unsecured creditors could be small or it could be quite large. The advantage here is that instead of paying the credit cards high interest rate, the amount you owe can be “frozen” and you have up to five years to repay the debts.

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How Life Care Planning Can Keep You Out Of The Nursing Home

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC One of the most common causes of a “derailment” of one’s retirement plans is an unexpected need for living assistance due to illness or the natural aging process. Understanding and taking the appropriate action to protect the assets that you or your loved ones worked so hard to accumulate, is often the difference in the type lifestyle you are afforded in retirement and/or the legacy you leave behind.

Discussing those options and guiding clients is an important part of our practices.

It is not uncommon to hear someone say “don’t put me in the nursing home.” Today, the trend is to stay at home with caregivers.

Unfortunately, the stress of dealing with the challenges of home based care can overwhelm a family. Thankfully, there is a service offered to families that coordinates a plan of care to help seniors live safely in the home and age in place. It is called Life Care Planning.

A Life Care Plan is a plan created by an Elder Care Coordinator. An Elder Care Coordinator is typically trained in social work, geriatric care management, gerontology or nursing. The Elder Care Coordinator understands the dynamics of the aging adult, the role changes of a person as they age, the health concerns that become more prevalent with age and the need to maintain dignity and independence. The Coordinator also has a well-developed understanding of the resources, programs and facilities that are available to assist the elderly population.

The Life Care Plan that is created by the Elder Care Coordinator is based on the results of an assessment of the client, the home, the support network and the client goals. Once this plan is created, the Elder Care Coordinator works with the client and the support network to divide the tasks and carry out the plan. Where support beyond what the family can provide is needed, services are contracted through outside agencies and the Elder Care Coordinator manages these services to ensure that they are appropriate; meeting the person’s needs, and are satisfactory to all involved.

When you work with an Elder Care Coordinator, he or she is able to fill in the gaps to create a safe living environment that meets

the person’s needs. The plan may include: home modification suggestions; advice on safety tips for enhanced mobility around the home and reduce the chance of accidents; overseeing that appropriate doctor’s appointments are being scheduled and attended; coordinating in home assistance and in home health care; monitoring level of functioning; making recommendations for medical equipment and therapies; finding programs to enhance the person’s social life; arranging transportation; working with families to equally delegate tasks of care giving and more.

While maintaining quality of life is the primary goal, coordinators understand that the high costs associated with long term care can devastate a family. The coordinators are experts in helping the family locate public and private sources to help pay for the cost of long-term care while preserving family financial security, and with the help of a Financial Advisor, licensed to suggest choices which might include insurance policies and other investments and various ownership registrations, we can together explore the options available to you.

The Life Care Plan adapts as the needs of the client changes and seeks to ensure that the client receives the highest standard of care and continues to be as independent as possible, for as long as possible. The Coordinator also is an advocate for the client, addressing numerous issues that arise in the care giving.

Most importantly, the role of the Elder Care Coordinator takes the stress off of the family and ensures that mom and dad are safe and well cared for, which allows the family to resume spending quality time with their parents.

Consider contacting John at (570) 4556301, or by e-mail at jbeltrami@janney.com, to schedule a complimentary meeting to discuss the options suitable for your situation. If you are looking to develop a plan to provide care at home for an aging family member, life care planning might be a good fit for you. In this case, I would be more than happy to invite an Elder Care Coordinator to join us in the complimentary meeting.

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It is not to be construed as legal, accounting or tax advice, and is provided as general information to you to assist in understanding the issues discussed. Neither Janney Montgomery Scott LLC nor its Financial Advisors (in their capacity as Financial Advisors) give tax, legal, or accounting advice.

We would urge you to consult with your own attorney and/ or accountant regarding the application of the information contained in this letter to the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, is a full-service investment firm that is a member of the NYSE, the FINRA and SIPC

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Best Tips For Purchasing A Used Car In 2014-2015

by Thomas R. Buff The economy has forced us all to cut back in spending in all areas of our lives, but for most people a car is a necessity. Thus more people today are buying used cars then ever before. We depend on our vehicles to get to and from work everyday and to transport out children safely. So if your decision is to purchase a used car, don’t be scared about purchasing a lemon. Here are a few steps that you can take to ensure that you can find a safe and reliable vehicle that you can afford and will also last a long time.

• Research - Learn as much as possible about the vehicle of your choice. Be sure that the vehicle has all the safety features, gas mileage, and reliability that you need. There are many websites that will provide you with information about the vehicles history including accident and repair reports. Autocheck and Carfax are two popular websites that will use the cars VIN number in order to provide the vehicles history. Use Consumers Reports website to research safety ratings and reviews of the vehicle you are interested in buying.

Check out the value with Kelly Blue Book.

This source is one of the most trusted when it comes to providing used or new car values and if you are getting a bargain on your purchase.

• Test drive - Test driving a car is the best way to tell not only how the car runs but also if the car is a fit for you. Is the car comfortable? Would it suit you on long trips? Are the gauges and controls conveniently positioned?

Make a list of things you would like the car to have before you go on a test drive. On the test drive take the time to simulate the normal conditions of how you drive. Listen for noises and abnormal sounds as you accelerate, corner and hit bumps in the road. Keep an eye on all the gauges for signs of overheating and/or oil pressure problems .Make sure the brakes apply firmly and swiftly.

• Ask questions - Ask where or who the seller purchased the vehicle from. If there were many titleholders maybe there is a reason behind it that you should know about. Ask for the service records and/or repair receipts.

Maybe there was a recall that was taken care of or updates performed on the vehicle. An owner that keeps receipts for repairs and maintenance obviously kept that car maintained.

• Take the vehicle to a technician - If you like how the car drives, and you think it fits your needs, a private party or a car sales lot should

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not object to you taking the car to your own auto technician for a thorough inspection of the vehicle. This may not be necessary if you buy the car from a dealership. Most dealerships sell certified pre owned vehicles or CPOs that have been put through a vigorous inspection of all safety and operating systems.

These are the cars to look for if you want a safe and reliable vehicle.

• Ask about the warranty - Don’t forget to find out how long the warranty period is on the car you are considering purchasing. The warranty period varies if you are buying from a used car lot. Stay away from any vehicle that does not have any warranty whatsoever. Also find out what is covered under the warranty and if there is a deductable. A car you are purchasing may also be covered under the manufactures warranty if it is under the mileage or time limit. This is another area that requires research on your part.

As you know car repairs are very expensive so the warranty is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a used or new car.

• Comparison shop - The internet has definitely changed how new and used cars are bought and sold. This gives the shopper ample opportunities to compare prices, warranties and reviews on any type of vehicle you wish to compare. Use the internet to your advantage.

More and more people are buying used vehicles to save money. Take the stress out of the equation buy following these simple steps and you will drive away with a vehicle that you will keep you safe, happy, and with a couple extra dollars in your pocket. Happy Motoring!

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Find Out The Meaning Behind The Numbers At The Gas Pump (NAPSA)-Are you one of the millions of Americans who will load up their car this summer and head out for a weekend getaway? If you are, you might be paying the price at the gas pump. Across the U.S., consumers paid the highest average price for gas on the Fourth of July since 2008. Like many, you may question why gas prices peak in the summer. What goes into the price of gas? To understand why, you need to consider the whole story.

Futures Fundamentals (www.futuresfundamentals.com), the new online resource brought to you by CME Group-the world's leading derivatives exchange-now provides visitors with an easy-to-follow road map of just how and where the decisions are made that determine the price of fuel.

Futures Fundamentals' latest tutorial, "Story of Oil," takes learners on a journey from the ground to the pump through an engaging video and infographic. From extraction to price discovery at the exchange, and finally to the gas station, the journey of gasoline broadens visitors' understanding of how the world around us works.

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To help new drivers become more comfortable with the auto service and repair process, the Car Care Council, the source of information for the "Be Car Care Aware" campaign promoting regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair, has a variety of online resources including a video entitled "Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect." It provides valuable information on such topics as finding the right auto repair facility, what happens at the shop and what questions to ask. The video also covers consumer rights and the manufacturer's warranty.

Also available at www.carcare.org/car-careguide is a free 80-page booklet in English and in Spanish. The popular guide uses easy-tounderstand language and includes descriptions of major vehicle systems, questions to ask a professional technician, and a checklist to remind drivers what vehicle systems need to be maintained and when service or repair should be performed. Special sections on fuel economy and environmental awareness show new drivers how to get better gas mileage and make their vehicle more environmentally friendly.

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There's also a general service schedule that can be printed and followed. New drivers should be sure to consult their vehicle owner's manual for specific recommendations by the carmaker.

"Before handing over the keys to new drivers, it's a good idea to take some time to educate them on the importance of preventative maintenance and how proper vehicle care relates to the reliability and safety of their car," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council.

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Top Car Color Choices Of Men And Women (NAPSA)-When it comes to car colors, men and women follow different roads.

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• Metallic colors are more popular with wom- Men and women have different ideas en. As opposed to men, women have a greater about what color a car should be. penchant for silver cars by 9.2 percent, brown by 9.1 percent and gold by 7.3 percent.

• Red and black, preferred car color picks of men, are also the top colors for sports cars. For pickup trucks, white is the most popular color.

• Orange, a less-common car color option but a favorite of men, is found on sports cars and coupés more than any other vehicle type.

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Benefits of Physical Therapy

by Dr. Tim Kelly, PT, DPT, CEEAA Physical therapists are experts in improving mobility and motion, and pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of daily life, your ability to earn a living, your ability to pursue your favorite leisure activities, and so much more. October is National Physical Therapy month, and the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) has emphasized the importance of mobility and motion to promote good health and maintain functional abilities.

The APTA research has shown that improved mobility and movement can help you prevent obesity, which may be responsible for at least 18% of US adult deaths. Recent studies confirm that prolonged sitting can be unhealthy, and that walking just a little bit more each day can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Consistent movement is also

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vital to maintaining a healthy balance system, and that's important because falls often lead to significant, costly injuries.

Physical therapists work with their patients and clients of all ages and abilities to expand, restore, and maintain motion. Many people are referred to a physical therapist in order to rehabilitate from a major medical trauma or surgery, but increasing research suggests that treatment by a physical therapist is often an equally effective - and cheaper - alternative to surgery and prescription drugs for numerous conditions ranging from back pain and degenerative disk disease to meniscal tears and knee osteoarthritis.

Although direct access laws vary by state and insurance plans differ, anyone in the United States can arrange a screening by a physical therapist without a physician's referral. Through individualized treatment plans designed by physical therapists, patients can sometimes achieve the same results without the expense and side effects of surgery and prescription medication.

Physical therapists routinely work collaboratively with their patients. Treatment plans can be designed for the patient's individual goals, challenges, and needs. Receiving treatment by a physical therapist is rarely a passive activity, and participating in your own recovery can be empowering. In many cases, patients develop an ongoing relationship with their physical therapist to maintain optimum health and movement abilities across the lifespan.

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Breast Density On Mammography: Why It Is Important, What You Need To Know And What Is Required To Address This Issue

by Dr. Thomas Bednarek, Hazleton Imaging The Facts 1. Mammography is the gold standard for evaluating women for early treatable breast cancer. The widespread use of mammography has contributed to a 25-35% reduction in breast cancer mortality. It is widely available, reasonably priced, proven, scientifically accepted and is covered by insurance but it has its flaws—It doesn’t find all breast cancer and on average has a sensitivity between 80 and 85% in identifying breast cancer in all comers.

2. We are familiar with the risk factors for developing breast cancer such as genetic abnormalities, family history, years of estrogen exposure, obesity and a history of breast disease requiring biopsy even if there was a benign result of the surgery. An independent important risk factor previously lurking in the background but not fully appreciated and addressed is the effect of “breast density”.

3. The breast is composed of glandular tissue that can produce milk, ducts that transport milk to the nipple and fibrous connective tissue all of which are “white” (dense) on the mammogram and fatty tissue which is dark on the mammogram.

4. The distribution and amount of these various tissues is quite unique to an individual patient making the appearance of a normal mammogram widely variable contributing to the challenge of interpreting mammograms and finding breast cancer.

5. On a mammogram, fibroglandular and ductal tissues are white as are cysts, benign tumor and cancers. Therefore, in a breast with a lot of dense tissue (white on the mammogram) the chance of identifying a breast cancer as a discrete change is diminished resulting in widely varying success rates (40-

gram. c. The American College of Radiology has implemented categories of breast density to be used in reports as follows: i. BI-RADS (breast imaging reporting and data system density category).

• Category 1—The breasts are almost completely composed of fat with less than 25% fibroglandular components. (10% of patients) • Category 2—The breast shows scattered areas of fibroglandular density (25-50% fibroglandular densities). (40% of patients) • Category 3—The breasts are heterogeneously dense (50-75% fibroglandular) which may obscure small masses. (40% of patients) • Category 4—The breasts are extremely Developments 1. Breast density notification laws have been dense (greater than 75% fibroglandular denenacted in 19 states with pending legislation sity) which lowers the sensitivity of mamin 12 additional states. Pennsylvania’s Breast mography. (10% of patients) Density Notification Law went into effect in Conclusion January of this year mandating: a. That the mammogram report indicate the • Breast density is a very important variable in patient’s breast density and its implications the incidence of breast cancer and its detectwith suggestions for possible additional test- ability on mammography potentially affecting chiefly with ultrasound or in the high risk ing up to 50% of women. patient, MRI. • In breast density category 3 ancillary testb. That the letter sent to a patient following ing with ultrasound and occasionally MRI her mammogram not only contain informa- should be considered on a case by case basis tion about her result but specific information but should be mandatory in category 4. about her breast density to further a discus- • Know your breast density and have a dission with her caregiver about the need for cussion with your caregiver about what is the ancillary testing over and above the mammo- best course of action for you.

95%) in finding cancer from patient to patient based solely on their breast density.

6. In addition, the difference in incidence of breast cancer developing in a dense breast (white) versus a fatty breast (dark background on mammogram) can increase fourfold.

7. Thus the dense breast develops an increased number of breast cancers and they are harder to detect on mammograms which is a deadly combination. The dense tissues can also adversely affect the success of the physical examination of the breast masking a tumor or presenting as diffuse “lumpy” findings on palpation.

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Cancer Treatment Center At Hazleton – Offers Supportive Resources With The American Cancer Society The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton provides the Greater Hazleton area and all of Luzerne County with the highest quality radiation therapy treatment and is now expanding! The center recently partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) with the opening of the ACS Cancer Resource Center. The Resource Center is located inside the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, 1701 East Broad Street. It is operated by certified ACS staff and trained volunteers available to answer questions and provide guidance to patients and their loved ones on how to access supportive resources and programs offered by

the ACS. The launch of the new Resource Center will greatly benefit the residents of Hazleton and surrounding Counties who otherwise might have traveled outside the area for the very same services offered by the ACS Resource Center and the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton.

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This type of therapy also minimizes radiation exposure to healthy tissue surrounding a tumor. Patients receive a certain number of daily radiation treatments over a period of several weeks. Treatments are outpatient procedures that usually take about 15 minutes each.

As part of our advanced radiation therapy offerings the center utilizes image guided radiation therapy (IGRT). This treatment option uses ExacTrac®, an advanced technology that enables tumors to be treated with greater accuracy in a painless, noninvasive outpatient procedure. The ExacTrac® system monitors/ adapts to minor patient movements during treatment, ensuring accuracy and precision throughout treatment procedures and minimizes radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

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The most common cancer diagnosis worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, while breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women.

While surgery is a standard treatment for early stage lung and breast cancers, some patients with medically inoperable tumors or those in poor health may necessitate an alternative. For example, lung cancer surgery involves removing all or part of the patient’s affected lung. However, patients in poor general health or suffering from chronic pulmonary disease like emphysema may not be able to undergo surgery. For patients who aren’t surgical candidates, radiation therapy is typically recommended.

For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, we offer, in addition to our external radiation therapy services, a procedure called brachytherapy. In this form of treatment, small radioactive seeds are implanted within the prostate gland. Guided by an ultrasound device, our physicians insert the seeds with a needle into the prostate. Patients who undergo brachytherapy are usually allowed to return home on the same day. External Beam Radiation Therapy(EBRT), as well as, Brachytherapy have been shown to provide excellent long-term success rates with minimal side effects while offering an alternative to surgical removal of the prostate gland.

The Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton’s caring and experienced staff, which includes board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Steve Karp, is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience in a comfortable setting, close to home.

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Orthopedic Surgeon Peter Kozicky, MD, Joins Lehigh Valley Health Network; Will Practice At The Health & Wellness Center In Hazleton Information provided by the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) welcomes orthopedic surgeon Peter Kozicky, MD. He will be practicing with fellow orthopedic surgeon Joseph Horton, MD, at the Health & Wellness Center Peter Kozicky, MD at Hazleton.

Orthopedic Surgeon Kozicky received his doctor of medicine degree from Chicago Medical School, completed his residency in orthopedic training at Boston University, and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon, Kozicky provides comprehensive treatment for a variety of disorders, conditions and injuries of the skeletal system including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, pain, rehabilitation, sports medicine and trauma/fractures. Kozicky says he was attracted to orthopedics as a career because of the change he can make in his patients’ daily lives by tackling a problem and resolving it.

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I said, “You will have to use these crutches the rest of your life. Your damage is too severe to heal. So you have a choice. You can get angry at God and get depressed and give up on life or you can be thankful you can see, talk, and still dress yourself. You see, each of us can listen to either “voice”, that of good or evil every day. I call it the “invisible war”.

I told him I see people every day who choose the right path, or the wrong path in their life. I believe there are spiritual principalities battling every day. Our guardian angel wants us to choose the right path, while the devil wants us to choose the bad path. But most people aren’t aware of this war until their life is in shambles.

If you’re reading this, I hope you realize you are in the midst of an invisible war. What choices will you make? I can only pray you choose to do the right thing.

Choose to forgive when others who hurt you won’t admit they are sorry. Choose to be loyal to your spouse, when you see temptation and immorality all around you.

Choose to be disciplined and loyal to your family, when you want to give in to your own selfish desires.

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by Stephen Schleicher, MD Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in women, meaning both have a high incidence in the US. Given these numbers, one would expect that the most serious form of skin cancer, melanoma, would on occasion arise in patients with breast cancer. Mere chance occurrence? Perhaps not. Recent studies indicate that other factors may come into play since patients with either breast cancer or melanoma are almost four times more likely to develop the other malignancy than expected by chance alone.

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Other postulated links include environmental, hormonal and genetic influences. Examples of the former include use of tobacco and alcohol and excessive outdoor or indoor tanning. Breast cancer patients treated with external radiation have an especially heightened melanoma risk. Hormonal influences are intriguing as well. Female hormones such as estrogen receptors play a role in breast cancer and appear to accelerate the growth of melanoma. Hereditary factors are important and those with high-risk genes for breast cancer are at greater risk for melanoma.

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Fun Ways To Keep You Family Fit (NAPSA)-Today, childhood obesity tops the charts as one of the primary health concerns for parents. In fact, one in five American kids and teens is overweight or obese and, as a result, are at risk for serious health issues such as high blood pressure, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and sleep and hormonal disorders that would typically appear in adulthood.

Dr. Shelley Armstrong, faculty member in the School of Health Sciences at Walden University and a certified health and physical educator, says, "Obesity is a very serious health and well-being issue and we can eliminate many of our kids' physical, social, emotional and even academic challenges by keeping our kids fit. When parents put a value on health and physical activity, kids are more likely to emulate that."

Know Your Numbers It's important to become knowledgeable about the baseline numbers for each of your family members, such as body weight, body mass index, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Ask your doctor to write these numbers down. Knowing these numbers will help you set goals for your family and work toward them.

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How To Get Started Fortunately, there are many ways parents can build fun physical activity into their family's routines, says Dr. Armstrong. Here are some tips: • Schedule family walks or bike rides several times a week.

• Create family-friendly fitness competitions like family boot camps, exercise scavenger hunts, pickup basketball in the driveway, or touch football.

• Be young again. Get your young children outside for a game of tag or to climb trees to get their heart rates moving.

• Go for a run. Running is one of the most convenient and inexpensive options for exercise and also one of the best forms for weight loss.

Dr. Armstrong also recommends setting exercise goals that follow the SMART method: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-oriented. For example, set a goal that by the end of three months your family will work up to walking briskly for a half hour after dinner three nights a week.

For more ideas on how to build fun physical activities into your family's routines, visit www.WaldenU.edu/gethealthy.

Dentistry – A Priority For Healthy Living

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Life itself presents us with choices on a daily basis which require prudent decision. All too often, individuals would prefer to choose things such as yet another article of clothing for the closet which will go unworn, extra apps for their tech device which will soon be forgotten, or even an additional carton or two of cigarettes rather than treating their dental issues which have been plaguing them for quite some time.

Routinely, I have had patients come to my office complaining of dental issues which incredibly, have been persisting for weeks, months, or even years. When asked why they have let it go for so long, their response, in most instances, is “I can’t afford to have it addressed”. Surprisingly enough though, they have had resources enough for essentials such as the latest and greatest tech device or even the most effective hunting equipment.

Let’s face it; we all love to enjoy those things which bring us the most satisfaction and pleasure. The one thing that one must remember is that you should not allow these indulgences to overshadow life’s necessities such as proper, health-giving dental care. Truthfully, if you really need or want something bad enough, you will certainly find the resources to get it.

Statistically, low-income and uninsured citizens between the ages of 18 through 35 frequent the ER in the greatest number for dental-related pain, infections, and emergencies in general.

Strikingly, this age demographic closely coincides with the same one for the incidence of highest tobacco usage and purchases of the latest and greatest high-tech devices.

In the last 10 years, ER visits have nearly doubled for dental-related issues. With properly

scheduled and maintained preventative dental appointments, these numbers could be greatly diminished. Coincidentally, the dental work necessary to alleviate the emergency could be done in a private dental office for a fraction of the costs incurred in an ER. For instance, should an extraction be necessary, a patient may incur a nearly $2,000 bill in the ER whereas the cost in a private dental office may be as little as 10% of that.

Most concerning of dental-related ER visits is the inadequacy of adequate diagnostic equipment and on staff dental personnel to correctly diagnose and detect the causality of the preventing dental issues. Dental symptoms rather than issues themselves are treated with antibiotics and pain killers. Momentary relief soon wanes and disappears once the medication wears off while the problem remains.

The chief reason for the increase in emergency room utilization for dental-related issues is the surge of an uninformed public who is unaware of the alarming consequences of professional, preventative dental care avoidance. Tooth decay itself is nearly wholly preventable with proper dental care and hygiene. As decay progresses, it may result in infection and resulting pain, toothloss, or even life-threatening systemic infections or even death. Sadly, one in four US children have untreated tooth decay.

Half of American adults over 30 years of age suffer unnecessarily from periodontitis which affects supporting structures such as gums and bone. Left unaddressed, the severe form of gum disease leads to an even more accelerated loss of supporting structure for teeth. This process will ultimately lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke or even death. As with tooth decay, the incidence

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of the occurrence of this process is greatly reduced simply by dental education and routine dental visits.

Some feel as though routine dental care is not important enough to be considered a necessity, but rather a luxury where only those seeking a whiter, brighter, straighter smile are achieved through cosmetic dentistry. These same individuals also feel that, “if nothing hurts me, then why should I go to the dentist?” or “Why should I go to have my teeth cleaned at the dentist and pay for it when I brush them at home for free”?

Or “What if the dentist finds something wrong with my teeth or gums”?

The reason is simple; you don’t have the proper diagnostic tools to detect any issues you may have. If this issue is small enough, you may not yet feel discomfort, but why wait until it does when it becomes more involved and expensive a procedure? Lastly, I always tell my patients that neither I nor my hygienist can find something wrong if in fact nothing is wrong.

In closing, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound plus of care. Routine visits to your dentist coupled with properly educated homecare advice by your hygienist will serve you well to avoid unnecessary, expensive, time-consuming ER visits. These economic times are not easy for any of us these days, but with proper prioritization and budgeting, you will certainly never see the need to deny yourself the oral health, overall health, and longevity which you so richly deserve.

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Influenza “Flu” is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions.

Anyone can get the flu. For most people, it lasts only a few days. It can cause: fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue.

To prevent flu, make sure you and your family members get the flu vaccine -- the essential key to flu prevention. Anyone 50 years of age or older should receive a flu shot, also anyone who is at risk of complications from influenza, or more likely to require medical care such as women who will be pregnant during flu season, anyone with long-term health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, diabetes, anemia and other blood disorders, and people with a weakened immune system.

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Pneumonia is the leading cause of vaccinepreventable death in the United States.

Combined with the flu, it is the fifth leading cause of death in the US. Anyone can get Pneumonia but some people are at greater risk than others such as people 65 years and older, infants and children, people with certain health problems, people with a weakened immune system, and smokers. Treatment of pneumococcal infections with penicillin and other drugs used to be more effective. But some strains of the disease have become resistant to these drugs. This makes prevention of the disease, through vaccination, even more important.

Hazle Drugs is offering flu shots daily from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. No appointment is necessary. Wendy Murphy, Pharm D and Bill Spear, R.Ph, CCN are immunization specialists who are certified to administer the flu vaccine. The Flu shot is FREE to Medicare Part B patients who qualify, select Blue Cross of NEPA plans, select Geisinger Health Plans and other various insurances.

Pneumonia and Shingles vaccines are also available daily. There is no need for an appointment. Please call Hazle Drugs at 4542476 for more information. Protect yourself-get vaccinated at Hazle Drugs!

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Advice For Seniors: Get A Flu Shot

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers As with any medical treatment and prevention, your doctor is the only one who should advise you or your loved one to obtain a flu shot. However, information from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicate the best way to prevent the flu and stop it from spreading is a flu shot, especially for senior adults. This is because the flu can be especially dangerous to seniors above the age of 65.

What is influenza and why is it more dangerous for seniors?

Influenza, also know as the flu, is caused by a virus, also commonly known as a germ. More specifically, influenza is a respiratory infection.

While most people recover in 1-2 weeks from the flu, for others influenza develops into a more serious lung infection. This type of flu complication can land one in the hospital, and also lead to Pneumonia, Bronchitis and other serious infections. At worst, the flu can cause death, and is the fourth leading cause of death among seniors 65 and older.

The specific numbers are scary: More than 60 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations occur in people 65 years and older, the CDC reports on cdc.gov. About 90 percent of deaths that occur from influenza happen to seniors.

The flu is a greater concern for the elderly because, as we get older, our immune system becomes weaker. This makes it easier for seniors to not only get the flu, but to fight off complications that might develop from it.

What is a flu shot and when should I get it?

As with any vaccine, a flu shot contains a weakened or killed part of the germ that causes the illness. Because this germ is so weak, it helps your body develop antibodies, which are substances that boost your immune systems. According to the CDC, once you develop antibodies against the flu, cells that have 'learned' to fight the virus remain ready to combat it when you are exposed, or come down with the flu.

Because it takes a bit of time before your body is fully ready to fight off the flu virus, most medical experts recommend you get a flu shot in November. In general the 'flu season' begins in December and can last until the spring. If you wait until midst of flu season to get a shot, these antibodies won't have enough time to develop immunity from the flu.

Many pharmacies, are now offering the flu

shot. Even though these flu shots must be administered by qualified professionals, talk to you doctor first to let them know you plan to get vaccination and where. According to the National Institution on Aging, Medicare will pay for a flu shot.

Are caregivers more susceptible to the flu?

Although younger adults are more likely to successfully fight off the flu, if you are caring for a loved one, you might be exposed to the flu before your loved one shows symptoms.

The flu virus is contagious and can spread to someone only six feet away. An article written

by Anthony Cirillo for About.com's Assisted Living page states one can infect another person one day before symptoms begin, and up to five to seven days after. Some studies show children may pass the virus to others for a longer duration.

The flu typically spreads when someone sneezes, coughs or talks. It can also be spread when someone touches a surface, then their own mouth, nose or eyes.

Because the flu is so easily spread, caregivers should take extra precautions when near a loved one who has the flu. They should also take precautions to avoid getting the flu themselves because a senior in their care is more susceptible to the virus.

In addition to a vaccine, how do I prevent the flu?

Everyday precautions are you or your loved one's best defense against flu. Some basic ways to prevent the virus is to wash your hands carefully and often; avoid touching your eyes; and stay inside and away from others if you don't feel well.

Your doctor may prescribe anti-viral drugs for you or your loved that can be beneficial

within 48 hours of the onset of the flu. However, some physicians and other medical professionals advise against the elderly using these prescriptions.

There is a fair amount of evidence that a healthy diet and some supplements can prevent the flu and lessen its severity. According to Simin N. Meydani, Ph.d, a researcher at Tufts University, studies conducted in nursing homes indicated that zinc plays a role in fighting the flu. In nearly 600 nursing facilities, the residents who had normal zinc concentration were less susceptible to the flu, and had a shorter duration of it than those with low zinc levels.

How do I know if I should call my doctor about the flu?

The common symptoms of the minor flu are: muscle aches, dry cough, sore throat and a runny or stuffy nose.

If you suspect your loved one's symptoms have grown worse over one or two days, always call the doctor. Here are some signs that indicate the flu has reached a severity that requires hospitalization or additional treatment: • shaking chills • pain in the chest or abdomen, or shortness of breath • confusion and abrupt dizziness • high-fever or sweating (how high of a temp here?)

• diarrhe • coughing up phlegm that is yellow, green or white.

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Handstands, Hugs & Highways Tour To Visit Mystic Power Yoga provided by Mystic Power Yoga Mystic Power Yoga is honored to be hosting two teachers, Walter and Acha, who are traveling across the country on the Handstands, Hugs & Highways US Tour 2014. They will be visiting Mystic Power Yoga on Wednesday and Thursday October 1st and 2nd. This project benefits the Africa Yoga Project Shine Center located in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya. On the tour the instructors will share an embodied experience of their mission of empowering change and hope, through hosted fundraising classes and community outreach classes.

On Wednesday, October 1st from 6 to 7 pm, all local Cub Scouts will be welcomed to the Mystic studio for the "Go See It Opportunity", where they will be working with the guest teachers, who will be sharing their experiences on growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, speaking of the importance of service to your community and then providing an acro-yoga demonstration. The scouts will be able to earn their Language and Culture belt loop or at least complete two of three requirements for it by attending this session. The program is free to all cub scouts, parents and siblings, but all are asked to make reservations by calling the studio at 570.582.9641.

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They will conclude by teaching a powerful Baptiste Flow Yoga Class. Your $20 contribution for this class will help to reach our goal of $1000 to benefit the Africa Yoga Project Shine!

October marks the beginning of our 30-day yoga challenge. Begin anytime in October and commit to 30-days of yoga! As always a full schedule of basics, all levels and hour of power yoga classes are available 7 days a week, including both day and evening classes. Always check out our updated weekly schedule on our website for all class dates and times. A special pre-natal class is taking place on Sunday, October 5th from 1:30 to 2:30 pm and our weekly low-heat 5:30 class Wednesday evenings continues. Don't forget about our $5 community class with the donation of a canned good to benefit CEO on Sunday's at 3 pm. And remember if you are looking for a fun, unique birthday party idea, book a Mystic Kids Yoga party, with budget-friendly class packages starting at $149. Email valerie@mysticyogastudio.com to book a date or for more information Mystic Power Yoga has been established since 2009 and studio owner, Michele Fisher, has been teaching Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga since 2006. They are the only Baptiste Affiliate Yoga studio in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For up to date information on the studio follow us on FaceBook, visit our website at mysticpoweryoga.com or call 570.582.9641. They are located at 592 Susquehanna Blvd in Hazle Township, near the Laurel Mall and next to Becker Roofing on Route 93.

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by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers state of the art short and long term rehabilitation services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of skilled rehabilitation services in order to meet the needs of our residents in all stages of life so that the highest standard of living can be maintained. We offer numerous therapy options to fit the unique needs of each and every patient. Our diverse therapy team consists of specially trained physical, occupational and speech therapists. Our board certified physical and occupational therapists are trained in conventional therapy techniques as well as the following: An Accelerated Care Plus Program, which is a specialized treatment program combined with innovative medical technology. By using this program, we can help our residents with pain management, neuromuscular re-education, stroke recovery, contractures, wound management, joint replacement recovery, COPD and heart health. We offer electrical stimulation therapy, therapeutic ultrasound and shortwave diathermy. We also offer computerized program services that can aid in the increase of flexibility and range of motion. Assisting patients in increasing muscle strength, mobility, walking and stair climbing is part of our everyday routine.

We have therapists who are certified in ki-

nesiotaping techniques which can offer support and stability for joints and muscles. This therapy technique is used for preventive maintenance, edema and to treat pain. Kinesiotaping has been successfully used by medical practitioners as well as athletes around the world. Specialized seating options can also be addressed by our specifically trained therapists. Improving endurance, increasing safety and reducing fall risks have been of the utmost importance to our team.

Our speech therapy team can work with patients in stroke recovery, dementia, speech and language deficits, memory deficits, safety awareness, voice, problem-solving and swallowing difficulties. Two of our five speech therapists are Vitalstim certified, which is an FDA approved neuromuscular electro-stimulation therapy that has been proven to help patients increase swallowing safety and abilities. Because we have such a diversely educated team, it allows us to provide quality care for even those patients with more complex medical needs.

Weatherwood Therapy Department provides the optimal therapy experience by offering an evidence based practice therapy program. Our diverse therapy team is made up of first class skilled professionals. We offer physical, occupational and speech therapy services. By using evidence based practice, our clinical outcomes

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We offer a newly renovated therapy department with new equipment. We are one of the only therapy departments in the are to have “Solo-Step” ambulation training equipment. Two of our five speech therapists are “vitalstim” certified and can provide neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy for the treatment of dysphagia. Our professional team can address issues related to generalized geriatrics, orthopedics, stroke recovery, wound care, cognitive deficits and swallowing difficulties, to only name a few. We can provide bilingual therapy services as well as compassionate care for your loved ones. Our traditional as well as advanced therapy programs allow us to provide the most comprehensive care possible. Our team of professionals will take pride in helping to increase the quality of life, for your loved ones!

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The Problems Your Feet Can Cause You

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers As we are upright creatures, our feet are our foundation. Like any foundation, when stable, our body is stable. When unstable or poorly aligned, our body will become unstable and even misaligned causing pain and injury.

Our feet are very complex. Normally feet are designed to be structurally stable when we stand and push off when walking but loose and cushions shock when we are landing on it. This mechanism is dependent on bones, ligaments and muscles working together in the right sequences and alignments.

The most common problem that occurs is

due to flat arches. This causes our feet to become unstable and can causes problems with the most common being plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Along with this, when our arches drop, it causes our legs to turn inwards which puts pressure on our knees, hips and back. It can cause problems such as shin splints, knee pain, ITB syndrome and low back pain among others. It also decreases the ability to push off our feet when walking and running causing balance and stability issues. It also causes inefficiencies making us work harder when walking running or jumping.

The other less common problem is when the foot is too rigid and does not shock absorb properly. This occurs with people with rigid bones and tight ligaments that do not allow our foot to rotate which is the shock absorbing mechanism. With this, force is not absorbed properly in the feet and gets transmitted up the leg. This can also create many problems as increased shock can be a major cause of arthritis in the knees and hips.

Looking after our feet is important and most of us do not until it’s too late. Understanding the type of feet you have can help especially if you have feet problems you may not be aware of. One way to determine this is through gait analysis and seeing the pressures you put through your feet while walking.

This can not only help you detect problems with the joints and muscles but allows you to take actions to correct your foot mechanics through Physical therapy and/or custom inserts.

Hazleton Physical Therapy is now FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers and we can analyze your feet through computerized mapping technology that allows us to see what your feet are doing while you walk.

Then we can help you find a solution to your problems and may help ease pain and injury.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at 570-501-1808. Also catch our TV show “Wellness Through FYZICAL Therapy” on WYLN nightly.

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The Laurels October 2014 Autumn Adventures What a beautiful time of the year! The Laurels Residents have been enjoying the crisp fall weather and taking in the amazing sights and sounds. We cannot fathom how quickly the summer snuck by and we are looking forward to the magnificent view we will have of the Conyngham Valley as the leaves slowly change their colors. The sunsets are truly amazing. We celebrated all the traditional autumn gatherings such as a Back to School Party and our annual fall dinner dance. We hope everyone is having a beautiful month!

Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic We will be hosting our annual Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 9th from 10am – 1pm. Health and Wellness are very important to our residents and we encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for them. To increase awareness of local health services and resources to not just our residents, but to every senior in the Greater Hazleton Area, we invite all seniors to attend the health fair at our facility. In addition to flu shots, we will be providing various health screenings such as blood pressure checks, grip strength, bone density, balance, chiropractic care, chair massage, and much more. Also, local organizations will be on hand to answer questions and provide information regarding health care, wellness, safety, and other health related topics. This health fair is a great opportunity to highlight all the good efforts being done today by community groups and health organizations in the Greater Hazleton Area. We will also have GIVEAWAYS, light refreshments and selling tricky tray chances to win beautiful gift baskets and crafts. All money raised from the tricky trays will be given to the Greater Hazleton United Way annual drive. A great way to give back to our wonderful community! We hope you can join us and help promote good health. Give our office a call for more information.

Memory Walk for the Greater Hazleton Area.

Alzheimer’s and dementia affects so many of our local seniors. The Laurels staff and administration want to help promote awareness and raise funds for support, research, information and care for those seniors affected by this disease. If you would like to donate please call our office at 570-455-7757 or visit www.alz. org under “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”. Look for our team “Laurels Senior Living Community”. Please help us raise funds for this wonderful cause. You can also walk with us or just cheer us on! Thank you for your support!

National Assisted Living Week "The Magic of Music" was the theme selected for the 2014 National Assisted Living Week (NALW), which was celebrated during the week of September 7-13, 2014.

"The Magic of Music" showcased the integral role that music plays in assisted living residences every day. The transformational effect of music continues as individuals age and can provide joy, comfort and in some cases, memories long ago experienced. The powerful connection that music provides to residents, team members, volunteers and families were celebrated throughout National Assisted Living Week through events, celebrations and more. The Laurels residents and staff incorporated many of the daily activities using music. Every morning, residents take part in various chair exercises. To keep with the theme, upbeat music was added to “put a little pep in our step”. We also had fun play-

ing games of music trivia and musical chairs.

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by Cindy Robertson and Greg Palmer. It was a fun-filled musical week for all!

The Laurels ~ Special Features The Laurels Senior Living Community offers the finest in quality retirement living services. Overlooking the panoramic Conyngham, Butler, Drums and Sugarloaf Valley, The Laurels offers residents a family atmosphere in a breath-taking scenic setting.

Our residents are independent or assisted with the level of care and services they need in a supportive environment. At The Laurels you will find a variety of services and amenities, all inclusive in our price, to meet your individual needs. We charge no entrance or admission fees and have 24-hour continuous care with licensed nurses.

Bring your favorite furnishings, if desired, and we will supply the rest of the comforts.

The day you move in, you will be able to relax in our secure environment, knowing you have the freedom to come and go as you please.

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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Low Vision-Not No Vision

by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Vision loss and blindness can affect anyone, of any age. It can interfere with how a child learns to spell, read, or even play. In adulthood, decreased vision can compromise social interactions and the ability to perform daily activities. A person may have trouble with reading their mail, shopping, cooking, and watching television.

Low vision is a term commonly used to refer to sight that is not fully correctable with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Vision can be reduced not only in acuity, but also by peripheral field span. A person may be able to see 20/20 straight ahead, but suffer from tunnel vision. In the United States, legal blindness is defined as vision less than 20/100 or a visual field of less than 20 degrees.

Low vision may be caused by a number of different conditions. An infant may be born with poor vision due to congenital disorder such as albinism. A premature baby who was treated with high oxygen levels in the incubator may show signs of retinopathy of pre-

maturity. Decreased visual potential can occur from a brain injury or direct trauma to the eye. Most commonly though, low vision results from progressive diseases such as agerelated macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Although low vision cannot be surgically restored, there are a number of ways to help someone who has suffered this type of functional vision loss. The first step is being fitted with the best possible glasses or contact lenses. After that, there are magnification devices, computer-assisted devices, telescopes, and contrast enhancement aids. Proper lighting and head positioning are also important in achieving maximum visual function. Vision rehabilitation organizations will actually go to a patient’s home and teach them ways to make their day-to-day activities easier. Orientation and mobility specialists can help people learn to get around safely and travel independently.

No matter what medical condition leads

to a patient’s low vision diagnosis, it is important to talk with an eye doctor to get the best possible help available. They can provide you with the devices and information needed to make the most out of the vision that you do have.

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The Hazleton YMCA/YWCA: Celebrating 50 Years Of Changing Lives provided by Hazleton YMCA/YWCA The Hazleton Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) was founded by a group of volunteers in 1876. In 1906, the first indoor swimming pool in the region was built, allowing thousands of children the opportunity to learn to swim. The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) began its service in Hazleton in 1912. Although located at two separate places, the two organizations began a partnership in 1951. On October 18, 1964, the current YMCA/YWCA, located at 75 Church Street, opened its doors providing programs and services that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body.

We don’t mind being 51 years younger than our oldest member, Ruth Heiser, who turned 101 years young on September 29.

Working with and serving youth has always been part of our mission since our inception.

Whether 101 years old or 6 weeks old, the YMCA/YWCA is proud to be a vibrant part of the community. For the past 50 years, the YMCA and YWCA, has been serving 4.000 members and non members each year. The buildings may have changed as well as some of the programs and services, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that the YMCA and YWCA serve individuals of all ages.

We offer various youth programs, including in-house babysitting for children 6 weeks old to 7 years old while family members are using the facility, learn to swim classes, instructional basketball and leagues for boys and girls and preschool day care. As part of our comprehensive membership, we offer

sports classes, fitness classes, before and after school care, summer camp, an interactive game room, a teen leadership program and a designated teen-only center, as well as several swim classes and an active competitive swim team for youth and teens. And Friday night the basketball court is open for 11 to 17 year olds to enjoy all to themselves.

For our adult participants, there is a warm water therapy pool, a 4 lane lap pool, racquetball, wellness equipment and group exercise classes, a sauna for the women and steam room for the men. There are special events such as the YWCA PEARL awards, celebrating the contributions of women in the community, youth and adult competitive running, swimming and biking events and a golf tournament. All these events help to raise needed funds to provide scholarships to children in the community, who could otherwise not afford a membership. For Ruth and her senior friends, there is a seniors' club and agespecific wellness and aquatic classes.

Meaningful change in our community requires ongoing encouragement, appropriate tools and resources for the individuals who live here. The YMCA/YWCA is here to support every family and help ensure that they have what they need to achieve their best.

We believe in the power of people working together and reaching out to provide help and hope to our neighbors. Our facility hosts S.A.F.E (Supporting Autism and Families

Everywhere), Therapy Dog training and obedience classes, HALO, Hazleton Area Landlords Organization, Weight Loss support groups, and many faith based organizations, just to name a few, for gatherings. You can even have your birthday celebration here in the pool, gymnasium, rock wall, interactive game room, teen center or a combination of all of them. Imagine the fun!

As shown by our members, the Y is a respected, valued and even cherished part of many family memories. Our commitment, today, is to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility, to eliminate racism and to empower women and girls regardless of race, age or ability. At the YMCA/YWCA, we are teaching values and skills that are building blocks for life. Positive behaviors where kids can explore their talents and interests will only help them realize their potential making for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults for tomorrow.

Come join us the week of October 13 to October 17 to celebrate with our members, participants, volunteers and community partners to see how we have changed lives and how we continue to look ahead to providing opportunities to expand our services to the community. Come be a part of our family and share with us your YMCA and YWCA story or memory. There is something that you can be a part of – Come learn more!

Research shows that babies born before 39 weeks are at risk for problems with breathing, feeding and controlling their temperature. Spread the word that a baby is not "full term" until 39 weeks of pregnancy. If you have questions, talk to your health care provider.

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If the above criteria ring true with you, it’s time to call Della Croce Dental Care.

Whether you need a routine cleaning, a cavity filled or something more extensive such as bridgework or extraction, the Doctors here at Della Croce Dental Care can perform a variety of services with the utmost concern for patient comfort and trust. Emergencies are usually accommodated the same day. Cosmetic procedures such as veneers and teeth whitening are also available.

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National Physician Peace Of Mind Yoga Has Good Things Happening This Month!

Assistant Week October 6th-12th provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga The Physician Assistant (PA) profession is growing faster than ever at a time when Americans need quality medical providers in every community. The profession will honor PAs’ invaluable role in transforming healthcare during National PA Week. Held every year from October 6 - 12, PA Week is a time when PAs and PA students celebrate their profession through local and national events designed to increase awareness of the value PAs bring to today’s healthcare team.

There are 100,000 PAs in America, who are nationally certified and licensed at the state level to practice medicine, and are authorized to prescribe medication in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

For 47 years, the Physician Assistant profession has provided quality medical care in this country and has made an important impact on patient access to care. The profession has grown from the first handful of graduates from Duke University in 1967. They were former Navy corpsmen returning from Vietnam. Dr. Eugene Stead created the profession to maximize utilization of their existing skills and experience as civilian healthcare providers during a shortage of primary care physicians. Dr. Stead based the curriculum of the PA program on his knowledge of the fast-track training of doctors during World War II. Among many medical services, PAs can obtain medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, establish and carry out treatment plans, perform medical procedures like joint injections and suture wounds, counsel patients on preventive healthcare, assist in surgery, write prescriptions and make rounds in nursing homes and hospitals.

PAs are educated through intense graduate-level accredited programs that require the same prerequisite courses as medical schools.

As part of their education, PAs complete at least 2,000 hours of clinical rotations. To maintain their certification and licenses, PAs earn 100 hours of CME every two years and recertify through a national exam as medical generalists every 6 years.

Studies identify high-quality care with physician-PA teams, the quality of care provided by PAs is comparable to that of physicians, PAs enhance care coordination and that practices and institutions relying on PAs are more cost- effective than those without PAs. Learn more about this dynamic profession by visiting the American Academy of Physician Assistants www.aapa.org or the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants www.

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~ Beginners Session with Maria ~ Tuesdays—7:00-8:00pm Starting October 7th New to yoga, or looking to get back to basics? We have a beginners 6 week session starting Tuesday, October 7th and running until Tuesday, November 11th. Classes are from 7pm - 8pm. The total cost for the 6 week session is $50.00.

Learn the ropes: yoga class etiquette, basic poses, basic sanskrit cues, and the true meaning of yoga. We'll meet for six weeks to give you a solid foundation - one that will provide you with the confidence to try out other classes, and the information to help you find which type of yoga will best suit you. Wear comfortable clothes that leave you free to move - no need to have your own mat - there are plenty of loaners! Expect discussion for

the first 10 to 15 minutes and a gentle practice for the remainder of our time together.

Join us for a Charity Yoga Class to Benefit the CCFA ~ Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America a Non-Profit Organization. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D. The donation-based class will be held Wednesday October 29th at 7:00 pm. All are invited.

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The healing process is often described as peeling an onion. Layer after layer of imbalances and weakness are corrected giving the impression of peeling the onion. Typically this process continues until there are no layers of weakness left to find, and this is what constitutes complete whole body healing. Indeed as each layer is peeled it may be surprising to discover the development of symptoms that had not formerly existed. This is very normal and explainable and a good sign that progress is being made.

Ultimately the human body is constantly in an effort to heal and repair itself, saving energy and reserves in an effort to heal the chronic wounds and imbalances. If given a chance the body will completely repair and renew itself to a perfect state. The way to support this is by reducing toxic and immune burdens to the body, providing vital and energized nutrition, and practice a lifestyle that respects the subtle needs and rhythms of the body. This is why we approach your health in a wholistic way with the concept of evolution towards entire whole body healing process, strengthening system after system, tissue after tissue.

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Typically retracing phenomenon, going back through a repair and recuperative process, is relatively short lived. Retracing symptoms last anywhere between hour-long individual episodes to at the most a few days.

One way that one can distinguish between disease symptoms and healing symptoms is how quickly the healing symptoms change and develop into something new. As well often while these healing symptoms are occurring there is simultaneously a general sense of well-being and improved energy.

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