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Do you know why we celebrate Valentine’s Day? It is mainly so that we can tell people that we care about them, give and receive cards, flowers and enjoy chocolate and candy or maybe even a romantic dinner.

According to one legend, St. Valentine’s Day is meant for people to remember a brave man, a martyr* whose name was Valentine.

There may be doubts regarding the actual identity of Valentine, but we know that he really existed because archaeologists have recently unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to a Saint Valentine.

I will share this story…The Story of St. Valentine that I came across while researching the history of Valentine’s Day. On February 14th, millions of people will be celebrating a “Day of Love”! Roman Emperor Claudius II was fighting many wars. He wanted a strong army, but many men did not want to be soldiers. Claudius thought the men wanted to stay home to be with their wives and children instead of leaving to fight wars.

Claudius thought of an awful solution to his problem. He decided to cancel all marriages! No one in all of Rome could get married. Claudius thoughthat if the men couldn’t get married, the men would ignore the women and want to be soldiers.

Valentine, who was a priest, believed that people needed to get married.

He thought that if they were not married, they would be tempted to sin by living together without being married. So he secretly and illegally married couples anyway! He performed the weddings in secret places, so the Roman soldiers would not find out.

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young man, and encouraged him to stop being a Christian and become a loyal Roman. Valentine would not deny his beliefs, and he refused. He was sent to prison until he could be executed. While he was in prison, he sent out letters to his friends and asked to be prayed for by writing Remember your Valentine.

Valentine was killed on the 14th or the 24th of February in the year 269 or 270. We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th in honor of St. Valentine.

It is nice to think of someone who believed in marriage and was willing to risk death to do what he believed was right.

I hope you enjoyed this little piece of history as I did.

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(NewsUSA) – With everything that goes into your wedding day, those once-in-a-lifetime moments will go by in a blur, which is why hiring a professional wedding photographer is a must.

After all, the last thing you should be worrying about is whether your photographer will be able to capture your big day.

The key? Prepare yourself so that you can accurately evaluate the “right” photographer for you.

“The best photographer will take the time to build a rapport with you and use his or her experience and creativity to capture the mood, personality, ambiance and even the geography of your wedding,” says PPA (Professional Photographers of America) photographer Berit Bizjak. “The finest wedding photography is more than a series of still pictures. It’s physical poetry — it tells the story of the day and portrays the essence of both people and place.”

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your wedding photos like a pro: 1. Book far in advance. The best photographers get booked quickly — sometimes as much as a year in advance — so don’t wait until the last minute to book your photographer.

2. Show them the money. Now is not the time to skimp on your photo budget. Call around and get a price range for services, and remember: after the cake is long gone, and the dress is stored away, your wedding photos will be the only things left to share and enjoy for years to come, so don’t cut too many corners on your photography budget — you’ll end up regretting it.

3. Make sure your photographer is a real pro.

Only hire someone who has liability insurance, experience taking the style of photos you want, backup equipment and a plan for when things go south. Ideally, he or she is a PPA photographer. PPA photographers do more than just snap pictures. They have the technical expertise and artistry to make you look your best and bring your vision to life. They also abide by a strict code of ethics that makes a real difference.

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4. Request to see a full gallery of real weddings.

Look at full wedding coverage (not just a small selection of each wedding’s best moments) to see a photographer’s true style and get a sense of how he or she might tell your “story.” Do you prefer more artistic or traditional poses? Would you rather have a photojournalist approach or a mix of all styles?

5.Work with your photographer to create a detailed shot list. PPA wedding photographers can also help you create that shot list, as they know what key moments tell a wedding story and can prepare for those. But talk about your must-haves, and walk through the entire program with your photographer ahead of time.

Share your expectations ahead of time to ensure that he or she captures the key shots, while remaining attentive and available to catch the best candid moments.

6. Plan your post-wedding photo strategy ahead of time! Almost as soon as the festivities are over, you’ll be eager to look at the photos so you can relive your big day over and over again.

Ask your photographer for teasers or a “sneak peek” and a timeline for when the rest of the pictures will be available. Will they give you an online gallery for family and friends to choose the images they want? Again, knowing these things ahead of time will make things easy on the back end, sparing you any heartache.

Wedding Favors And Gifts Everyone Can Feel Good About (BPT) - You faithfully recycle at home, use a refillable BPA-free water bottle and charge your smartphone with a solar recharger. When it's time to choose wedding favors for your own nuptials, or a gift for someone else's wedding, do you find environmental awareness taking a backseat to style? It doesn't have to.

It's possible to give wedding favors and gifts that are natural, responsible and useful - items that everyone can feel good about giving and receiving. Kitchen-related products commonly appear on many wedding registry lists, and creative couples often distribute small pieces of kitchen ware as favors to their guests. For gifts that are sustainable, creative and practical, look beyond the pots, pans and dishes to the food itself.

a pizza stone for baking, a wedge of Parmesan, some baking yeast, and pizza seasonings like oregano, basil and garlic powder. Place everything in a basket and complete the gift with a book of pizza recipes.

Gardening is a popular activity, and if your newlywed friends will be trying their hand at it, they may find themselves with lots of leftover produce. Giving canning supplies as a wedding gift can be a great way to encourage their love of growing their own produce, while helping ensure nothing goes to waste. Fill a canning pot with supplies like canning funnels and jars, and canning and pickling spices like bay leaves, peppercorns, celery seed, cumin, dill, mustard and salt, or even a Pickling Spice Blend.

Food-inspired wedding gifts Many newly married couples will be setting up their homes together for the first time. They may already have the basics, but you can help them round out their kitchen with some useful utensils they may not have realized they need.

For example, every cook can benefit from a well-stocked spice rack. Purchase an attractive spice rack and fill it with sustainably sourced, natural spices like those from Frontier Co-op.

Choose basic spices like versatile organic basil, cinnamon and garlic, then add in some exotic options such as garam masala (an all-purpose Indian spice), Himalayan pink salt or black sesame seed.

Making pizza at home can be a fun, easy meal for busy newlyweds. Put together a pizzamaking kit, complete with a quality pizza cutter,

Wedding favors they'll savor If you're planning your own wedding, food favors can excite guests and fulfill your desire to be eco-friendly and creative.

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Grilling is a great American past-time. If your wedding will take place in spring or summer, grilling spices and seasoning blends can be a fun wedding favor that will turn into your guest's go-to item when they grill. Look for a variety of seasonings that work with steaks, fish, fowl and even vegetables. Choose organic seasonings from purveyors like Frontier Co-Op, which practices sustainable sourcing, so that you know you're giving guests quality, organic seasonings.

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What A Bride Wants: Relaxation And Sophistication Favored Choices For Bachelorette Parties (BPT) - As a rite of passage, the bachelorette party has long gotten a bum rap. Stereotypes persist of the bride's night-before-the-wedding gathering as a ladies-only version of the raucous bachelor party. Yet the truth is, a growing number of brides crave a tasteful, relaxing and deeply personal send-off for their single days.

In fact, a relaxing getaway ranked high as an ideal bachelorette party for 59 percent of brides-to-be in the Ultimate Bridesmaids Census. Sixty-seven percent wanted dinner, dancing and time spent with their closest friends, and 23 percent wanted something non-traditional that really reflected their personal interests.

"Bachelorette parties are as unique as the women they celebrate," says Michael Belot, general manager of Destination Kohler - home to AAA five-diamond and Forbes five-star hotel that hosts scores of brides, bridesmaids and weddings each year. "We're seeing an emphasis

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Brides want to spend their special night - and often an entire weekend - in a soothing, stressfree atmosphere before the hectic pace of their wedding day."

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Parties are looking for spas that offer a comprehensive list of salon services, familiar and new massages and body treatments, and easy access to luxury accommodations. For example, at Destination Kohler, bachelorette groups often book rooms in the Carriage House, which is located above the Forbes five-star Kohler Waters

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2. Great food—Forget the pigs in a blanket, deviled eggs and other de rigeur finger foods long associated with bridal showers. Modern bachelorette groups are looking for dining options that are luxurious and delicious, or that accommodate lifestyle needs such as gluten-free or low-calorie diets. Spa fare often fits well with this preference. Resorts with multiple dining options afford bachelorette guests the opportunity to dine lightly for lunch and then enjoy a more indulgent dinner.

3. Bonding activities—Hitting the bar and dancing the night away are no longer the only bonding activities for bachelorette groups. From yoga classes and golf outings to wine and chocolate pairings, brides-to-be are looking for more diverse, sophisticated activities they can do with their girlfriends.

4. A location "away from it all"—Nearly a third of respondents in the Bridesmaid Census said they didn't want to go crazy for a bachelorette party, they just wanted to enjoy time with their friends. Perhaps it's because their lives are about to change dramatically. Maybe it's a need to reaffirm the girlfriend bond that has seen them through life's ups and downs to reach this happy point in their lives. Whatever their reasons, a growing number of brides are looking for a bachelorette experience that transports them and their closest friends far away from their daily routines. Some fulfill this wish by choosing a resort location far from home. Others may choose accommodations that are more intimate.

At Destination Kohler, bachelorette parties can also opt to stay at Sandhill, the resort's luxury private cabin that sits on 350 natural acres just a 10-minute drive from the resort.

5. Personalization—Twenty-three percent of surveyed brides said they wanted a bachelorette party that was deeply personal and tailored to their individual tastes and interests. For some, that's a spa experience. For others, a golf getaway. Even when they've booked a bachelorette package, brides and their bridesmaids are looking for ways the resort can customize their experience. Add-ons are popular, from spa treatments to wine tastings.

Bachelorette party experiences are becoming as individual as the brides they celebrate, Belot notes. "Brides are not cookie cutter, so their bachelorette parties shouldn't be either."

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5 Trendy Wedding Registry Gift Ideas For Casual Lifestyles (BPT) - While your wedding should be the happiest day of your life, it can also be the happiest day for your kitchen. With a well-planned registry, you'll be enjoying the fun, creativity and bonding of cooking together at home for years to come - from leisurely weekend breakfasts to romantic dinners and toasts to cap off the day.

A wedding registry should reflect how you really live. Not everyone focuses their social life on formal dinner parties with the kind of fine china, silverware and crystal found on traditional wedding gift lists. Today's registries reflect current lifestyles with new twists and trends.

"Wedding registries are trending toward more casual, hip and high-tech kitchenware, such as nonstick woks instead of chafing dishes and iced tea makers instead of tea pots," says Peter Giannetti, editor-in-chief of HomeWorld Business. "Also, registries are not as bride-centric as they used to be. With both brides and grooms

involved, gifts such as high-tech coffee centers and growlers for craft beer are becoming more popular."

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The average cost of a wedding — sans a honeymoon — has now soared to more than $31,000, according to the wedding planning website TheKnot. And experts say the “images of celebrity wedding extravagance,” a la last year’s $12 million “Kimye” nuptials in Florence, Italy, are influencing couples’ spending choices.

Another reason for the jump, experts say, are the engagement rings.

“People want big rings like the ones celebrities wear,” says Jason Kordvani, president of product development at Davani (davanijewelry.com), a family-owned company specializing in colored gemstones that has an almost 50-year reputation for creating some of the most gorgeous engagement rings around.

Obviously, you don’t have to shell out that much to have the wedding of your dreams. But with this being the prime time for popping the question — 39 percent of all marriage proposals occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day — there is one trend that’s become both a must and a potential money-saving opportunity.

Personalization, experts say, is on the rise.

Here’s what we mean: • The engagement ring. If you’ve been reading the glossies, you know that celebs like Elizabeth Hurley and Jessica Simpson are breaking from tradition and wearing engagement rings with colored gemstones. Not only does this take fashion to a whole new level, but colored gemstones have also become a way to customize an engagement ring. And while it needn’t be her birthstone — Simpson’s is ruby, but Hurley’s sapphire jibes with

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“It can also be the month a couple met or her favorite color,” says Kordvani.

Whether sapphire, emerald, ruby or some other stone, Kordvani notes, couples are also often pleasantly surprised to discover they can get a “larger, more important-looking ring at much less cost than a diamond.” Davani Jewelry itself offers styles ranging from the more affordable Davani Bridal to the showstopping Luxury Collection.

• The reception. The bad news here is that spending on cocktail hours jumped 7 percent. So think signature cocktails rather than an open bar.

• The wedding venue. “When couples get married, they’re really looking for interesting, unusual details,” Lorin Holmes, co-founder of VermontWeddings.com told USA Today.

All things considered, the $50,000 price tag to hold a reception at the New York Public Library— anything cultural or historic is also hot — makes the average venue booking fee of $14,000 a little less jaw dropping.

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by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. Since Valentine’s Day is a popular time to get engaged, I want to share some thoughts that those who plan to get married should consider.

Getting married should be a joyous occasion and the last thing most people want to think about is the legalities involved. However, there are some important things that people should consider before saying “I do” or shortly after.

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Once married you should also think about preparing Wills and also naming (or renaming) beneficiaries on life insurance and retirement accounts. Newlyweds will also have to consider whether it is more cost effective for one spouse to cover the other under health insurance or should each person keep their separate policy.

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by Alice Horton Taylor, CEO, Honest Abe’s Tax Services Congress finalized the “extenders” that are the general “hold-up” each year for tax planning and the upcoming tax filing season on December 19, 2015. These “fixes” are viewed as strides in tax reform but Congress is still being called on to do a complete overhaul of “our broken tax system”.

This year, Congress made permanent items that for years have been “temporary”. However I pose a question to you… How permanent is any law?

other improvements to their stores over 15 years rather than the previous standard of 39 years. Also, bonus depreciation for 50% of the cost of improvements is expanded to cover stores and restaurants that are owned as well as those that are leased.

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The above tax line of teacher expense of $250.00 for school supply related to K to 12 stays.

The option to claim an itemized deduction for state and local general sales taxes in lieu of a deduction for state and local income taxes is now permanent.

Also, as an alternate to American Opportunity Tax Credit, the maximum of $4,000.00 qualified tuition costs for higher education remains above the tax line.

The enhanced child tax credit makes taxpayers eligible for a refundable credit of 15% of earned income in excess of $3,000 in addition to the $1,000. 00 credit per qualifying child.

The enhanced American opportunity tax credit allowing taxpayers up to $2500.00 credit for four years of post-secondary education is now permanent, with phase out at higher incomes.

The earned income credit tables now permanently recognize EIC for up to three children. EIC is being examined more closely.

Taxpayers found to frauduenlty be claiming EIC will be barred from claiming the credit for ten years.

Business Taxes The Section 179 provision permanently sets a new threshold at $500,000 annually and $2 million over the life of a business.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Conversation About Finances Is Important For Newlyweds Provided by Edward Jones June is a popular month for weddings.

If you’re getting married this month, you no doubt have many exciting details to discuss with your spouse-to-be. But after you get back from the honeymoon, you’ll want to have another discussion — about your finances. It might not sound glamorous, but couples who quickly “get on the same page” regarding their financial situation are actually taking a step that can help them immensely as they build their lives together.

As you start talking about your finances, be sure to cover these areas: • Separate or joint checking/savings accounts — Some couples create joint checking and savings accounts, others keep everything separate and still others find a middle ground — joint accounts along with smaller, separate accounts. There’s really no one “right” way for everyone, but whichever method you choose, make sure you’re both aware of where your money is, how it can be accessed, and

by whom.

• Debts — Both you and your spouse may be bringing in debts, such as student loans or credit cards, to the marriage. You don’t necessarily have to do everything possible to get rid of these debts immediately, but you should set up reasonable payment plans that will allow you to lower your overall debt load so you can free up money to invest for the future.

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• Goals — It’s important for married couples to clearly establish their financial goals. Do you want to purchase a house? If so, when? If you’re going to have children, will you want to help them pay for college? When do each of you want to retire? And what sort of retirement lifestyle do you have in mind? By answering these and other key questions, you’ll be formulating a set of goals. And from there, you can devise a strategy for attaining these goals.

• Investment styles — Both you and your spouse will unquestionably need to invest if you are going to achieve your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. However, each of you may have a different investment style — for example, one of you might be an aggressive investor, willing to take more risk for the possibility of greater returns, while the other is more conservative, ready to accept lower returns in exchange for greater preservation of principal. To pursue your strategy for reaching your objectives, each of you may have to compromise somewhat on your “investment personality.” To achieve this balance, you may need to consult with a financial advisor.

Finances are an important part of any marriage. By communicating regularly and working together, you and your spouse can build a solid financial foundation for your lives together.

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Sweetheart Dance! Love is in the air at HeriJoin us for breakfast Sunday, February 7 tage Hill! Grab your sweetheart and join us from from 8am to Noon at Good Shepherd for a romantic evening to celebrate Valentine’s Church, 87 S. Hunter Hwy, Drums from Day at our Sweetheart Dance on Thursday, 8am to Noon. Menu will include eggs (any February 18 from 6:30-8pm Dance the night style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of 2), away with your loved one, to entertainment pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, provided by Tony Angelo. Enjoy Valentine’s assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Day treats and meet our Heritage Hill King Children 4 to 12 - $3 & 3 and under are free. and Queen of Hearts! Please RSVP by February 11 by calling Rachael or Toni at 570-4274500.

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by Carl Simchena Marv Herzog was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan, on August 9, 1932. By age 12 he showed a keen interest in music and began playing the accordion.

Later, with his father, Marv Herzog Otto Herzog, playing the banjo, and his friends Bill Braeutigam on the drums and Arno Rogner on the guitar, Marv's first band was formed.

When the first Bavarian Festival was celebrated in Frankenmuth in 1960, it featured Marv’s band as part of the entertainment This Bavarian Festival inspired Marv’s first record. “Marv Herzog at the Bavarian Festival” which was released by Sound, Inc., in 1965.

From that point on, Marv released a new recording every year. The group performed a broad spectrum of popular polka music from his own native German “Schnitzelbank” and “Oktoberfest” albums, to others that featured Polish, Italian, and English vocals This in part explained Marv’s acceptance by all ethnic groups associated with polka music.

In 1965, Marv began a weekly polka radio show in Frankenmuth. He started on radio station WSAM-AM and later, hosted a show on the 50,000 watt WKCQ-FM. He also co-hosted a highly rated daily evening polka program.

Marv Herzog’s career was long and successful, destined to go on to even bigger things as his talent and personal magnetism attracted new fans with every performance and recording. Marv Herzog's band and radio shows became so popular that, in 1971, a fan club

was formed with over 2000 fans.

Marv's many contributions to polka music were recognized by the International Polka Association, which inducted him into the Polka Music Hall of Fame in 1979.

In 1989, Marv and Teresa Herzog met Bob and Ann Drury. An instant friendship developed. Bob Drury was a hotel builder from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In 1991, Marv convinced Bob to visit Frankenmuth in August for the Summer Music Fest. By the end of the week, Bob decided to Marv Herzog Hotel build a Drury Inn. The hotel became a reality in 1995.

Bob and Ann began to sponsor dances in their area and travel to where Marv and his band performed in other parts of the United States. They also traveled to Europe with Marv and Teresa. The friendship continued to grow.

Sadly, Marv Herzog passed away on December 12, 2002.

After Marv's death, Bob Drury continued to visit Frankenmuth during the Summer Music Fest in August. After the festival in 2004, Bob called Teresa and mentioned that he planned to build another hotel in Frankenmuth with Marv's name on it. He wanted a lasting memorial to a man who was Frankenmuth's Goodwill Ambassador for over 40 years. Teresa found the site, which was a piece of property along Main Street that was along the Cass River, and this was where the Marv Herzog Hotel was built. It opened to

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As we close this month's entry, I would like you to be sure to listen to my radio show-"The Polka Connection" --Sunday mornings from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. We are now on the GEM 104 radio network. Set you dial to 94.5 in Hazleton, 95.3 in Wilkes-Barre, 99.9, Back Mountain, 101.7 in the Abingtons, 104.3 in Tunkhannock, Factoryville, and Scranton, and 104.5 in Wilkes-Barre and Pittston.

Since our shows are now pre-recorded, you can send any dedications to the following address: The Polka Connection, c/o GEM 104, P.O. Box 701, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. You can also send me an e-mail. The address is polka@gem104.com By the way, if you are planning an event, whether it be a picnic, bazaar, or dance, and would like our band--The Swingmasters--to perform, give us a call at 570-617-5536.

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1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to sugar. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-7 mincool completely before frosting. utes or until sugar is caramelized. Refrigerate Once the cake is cool, stir the pudding mix for 1-2 hours or until firm. Makes 2 servings. and milk together with a whisk until combined. Carefully, fold the Cool Whip into the pudding until combined.

Spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cooled cake. Cover the cake and refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving. It tastes even better the next day. Makes 15 servings

Italian Love Cake Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix and the ingredients needed to make the cake according to the package 2 lbs. ricotta cheese 4 eggs ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 (5.1 oz.) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup cold milk 8 oz. Cool Whip Directions: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9"x13" pan with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, mix together your cake mix according to the directions on the box. Set aside.

In another bow, using a hand mixer, beat together the ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. *The following directions are correct. The layers switch during the baking time!

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread to fill the pan evenly. Once the cake batter is in place, carefully pour the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.

Spread to cover the cake batter as best as you can.

Bake the cake at 350 degrees for

White Chocolate Creme Brulee Ingredients: 3 egg yolks 6 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, chocolate and 2 tablespoons sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk mixture; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.

Pour into two 10-oz. ramekins. Place in a baking pan. Add 1 in. of boiling water to pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until center is set. Remove from water bath. Cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

If using a creme brulee torch, sprinkle with remaining sugar. Heat sugar with the torch until caramelized. Serve immediately.

If broiling the custards, place ramekins on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining

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Double Chocolate Brownie Batter Cookies “Fudgy, chewy and simply delicious! What makes them even better is the addition of melted white chocolate!” —Joan Palmer Ingredients: For the cookies 1 package double fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 large egg 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil 1 cup dark chocolate chips For the topping 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1-2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped Directions: In a large bowl, stir together the brownie mix, flours, egg, heavy cream, water and canola oil. Carefully mix in the chocolate chips. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap, and chill it for about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out cookie dough balls, and place them about 1 inch apart from one another on the parchment paper. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and canola oil for about 60 seconds, stirring well after 20 seconds until glossy and smooth.

Drizzle the white chocolate over the chocolate cookies.

Sprinkle the chopped chocolate chips over the white chocolate drizzle while still warm.

Makes approx. 2 dozen

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Stir in sugar and syrup. Cook 10 minutes or until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.

Stir in liqueur. Pour into a fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame. Serve with cake and strawberries. Serves 6-8 Chocolate-Frangelico Fondue “This is pure chocolate indulgence, with a whiff of hazelnut. Be sure to start with a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.” — Joan Palmer Ingredients: 1/3 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup fat-free milk 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur) 4 cups (1-inch) cubed angel food or pound cake

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Here are 12 more reasons to enjoy California strawberries: 1. High in vitamin C (more per serving than an orange) and may boost immunity.

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Salmon with Strawberry Ginger Salsa Ingredients: Salsa: (Prepare at least one hour ahead) 1English or seedless cucumber, finely chopped 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. cilantro, cut into strips 1 tsp. fresh ginger, freshly grated 1 yellow pepper, diced small 3-4 Tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 cups fresh California strawberries, hulled and diced small Sauce: 1 stick unsalted butter 1 clove garlic 1 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 6 salmon fillets (or fish of choice), skinless Directions: Mix cucumbers, green onion, cilantro, ginger, yellow pepper and vinegar. Cover and chill at least one hour. Just before serving, add strawberries. In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic over low heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce and lemon juice and cook 2 minutes; set aside.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place salmon in a greased 13" x 9" baking pan. Brush sauce on salmon pieces. Bake 25-30 minutes brushing with the sauce every 10 minutes. Transfer to warm platter and top with salsa.

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Swap Up for Big Game Day (Family Features) Chicken wings, guacamole, and cheesy dips are America's top choices for most Big Game day menus, but the same recipes year after year can get tiring. Forget the same-old spread and surprise your guests with a little more taste and pizazz this year.

Transform typical dishes, by swapping sausage into recipes, such as chili and nachos, which typically incorporate ground beef. The built-in flavor lends great taste and convenience to these dishes. Instead of chips and queso, add brat sausage to your nachos to make brat-chos. Or give this MVP Chili recipe a try!

MVP Chili Ingredients: 2 packages of Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage Links (use mild links for less spicy chili) 1 large onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or 1 cup beef stock) 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans 11/2 cups corn (frozen or fresh off the cob) salt and pepper to taste Directions: De-case sausage and sautÈ in large pot; use wooden spoon to crumble sausage as it cooks.

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February 23 Live your Life to the Fullest! Join Heritage Hill and Fox Rehabilitation for “Tips for Living Life to the Fullest,” held on Tuesday, February 23 at Noon at the Freeland Senior Center at 701 Chestnut St., Freeland, Pa. Michael J. Strucko, PT, DPT; and Christine S. Stahler, MS, OTR/L of Fox Rehabilitation, will be presenting tips you can use to prevent falls.

Heritage Hill invites caregivers across the area to a Night with the Nurses on Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. This gathering gives attendees a chance to interact with each other, discuss problems, get tips, and learn from each other on how they can better care for senior parents or family members. The guest speaker for this event will be announced at a later date – stay tuned! Light refreshments will be served to those attending. Please RSVP by calling Jody or Michele at 570-427-4500.

February 27 Lehighton Area Pool Pals invites you to attend our Annual Cabin Fever Dance Saturday, February 27 at the Orioles Pavilion, Orioles Drive in Lehighton. Doors open at 5:30pm. Music Provided by DJ Layne Roberts “The Doctor” from 7 to 11pm. Profits to Support Bare Memorial Swimming Pool.

February 25 Come and enjoy music, dance, dance contest Night with Nurses! Caregivers, do you have and door prize. Beverages and finger food inquestions about caring for a senior loved one cluded in price. For additional Information call Diane at 610-377-5275.

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Advanced Computer and Electronic Specialties can take care of all your computer needs. We specialize in repair and maintenance of current systems including hardware, software, networking, security, virus and malware removal, file retrieval, data backup, custom builds, upgrades and cleaning. ACES can help with your video, audio, and surveillance security needs from pre-purchase consulting through setup and installation. On-site service or pickup and delivery are available.

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Memory Quilts, A Tangible Reminder Of Those We Love

by Alice Horton Taylor When a loved one leaves our life and this earth we miss them so much. Sometimes we keep a blanket, a shirt, or a robe they always loved. They wore a special dress to your wedding or graduation. They always wore a certain type shirt to work on the car. Their blue jeans were stained with grease or bleach stains. These are the things that remind us of them, and “keep” them “with us”.

Usually, as a family we will divvy up their clothes and give them to others to use, or to a goodwill charity. It is considered part of the healing process of accepting they are gone.

But, here’s an alternate healing process.

Keep them. How? When someone you love dies, gather up those clothes that remind you of them and were special. Find a quilter, or do it yourself... take the garments and use them to create wall hanging(s), lap quilt(s), or bed quilt(s).

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one “returns”. They are now with you forever. Depending on where you are in your healing process, this finished item may even help be that last step of knowing and being glad your loved one is happy and healed and watching over you.

When doing the quilt, use only the binding and the “inside” fabric as new, everything else should be from the clothes. The snap buttons, the torn pocket, the t-shirt pocket, the lace collar are as important as the fabric of the garment. It says who your loved one was.

This idea has spread to be given just as a special quilt when a son/daughter graduates from high school/college. It is even something that can be done and given to a son/ daughter when they get married.

My quilt was made by lades in SC for me, at the suggestion from a friend. It is one of nine. It has the snaps; my dad could not use buttons, due to nerve damage in his hands.

It has the pocket on the t-shirt, because he smoked and would not wear a t-shirt that did not have a pocket! It has the torn, stained blue jeans from working on his truck. It is his pajamas, his shirts, his pants.

My dad encouraged me in my skills and that I should have my own firm. His quilt hangs in my office to remind me. It gives me peace. It gives me great joy to have it and share this idea with others. Keep this idea tucked away for when you need it. And, may it bring as much peace and joy to you as it has to me and my family.

Mall Monthly: Share The Love

by Lisa & Rocco Arruzzo When you're walking at the mall, how often do you talk to the other people around you?

Smile? Even make eye contact? If you're like most Americans, the answer is as little as possible. You've got things to do, places to be and little time to shop … and that's exactly what the Laurel Mall is working to change.

It may be cold outside, but it’s warm inside the mall and the deals are HOT! The Laurel Mall teamed up with its store tenants, Panorama Magazine and SSPTV13 to do a little something nice for someone else. It’s a pleasure to be able to share that love with the people of our area. Please see details in this month’s issue of Panorama Magazine for an entry to win a $500.00 Laurel Mall Shopping Spree and other store prizes.

So if a stranger just walked up to you and threw out their arms for a hug, it might be a little weird at first. But high fives, door holding, smiles … it's all so simple. And yet we don't do it, or don't do it nearly as much as we could.

If this really happened on a daily basis, can

you imagine how much lighter you'd feel walking through life? How easy it would be to feel like the world was with you — rather than against you — on even the worst day? We could all use that extra boost in our day, couldn't we?

It seems we are growing less present and aware of our surroundings. Making a connection with a stranger, and even our friends and loved ones, seems like a lot of effort; and we get caught up in the busyness of our everyday lives. We set out to joyfully remind people that taking a moment to show you care, is actually our second nature as humans. We all want to feel connected to each other and a small act of kindness, even just looking someone in the eye and smiling, can really impact the world in a positive way.

And consider this: a simple "show you care" moment doesn't just help someone else. Science has actually found that smiling often can help re-wire your own brain, so it makes positive patterns more often than negative ones.

So what do you have to lose? Next time you stop by to visit the Laurel Mall, “Share the

Love”, with a small act of kindness.

And, don’t forget to sign-up and drop off your entry at our drop- off box located at Center Court for a chance to win prizes for the Laurel Mall “Share the Love Event”.

Laurel Mall Upcoming Events • Saturday February 6th—Rose Ostrowski Performance (1:30 p.m.)

• February 12th thru 14th—Girl Scout Troop 60003 Cookie Sale • February 12th thru 14th—Sports Card Show • February 13th & 14th—Tuscarora Flyers Club • Friday February 19th—American Red Cross Blood Drive (Outside Main) • Saturday February 20th—Girl Scout Troop 60003 Cookie Sale • Saturday February 27th—Girl Scout Troop 60003 Cookie Sale

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(Family Features) Day-to-day life is filled with one activity after another, from work meetings and school functions to play dates and sporting events. Schedules are busy, todo lists are long, and life starts flying by all too quickly.

There are moments when it's time to block out all the distractions, to slow things down and enjoy the sweet, simple occurrences of everyday life. Even for just a little while.

"There are countless moments in life worth celebrating - from big events like birthdays to small successes, such as an A-plus report card," said Courtney Erickson, Associate Marketing Manager for Shopper Marketing at Rich Products Corporation. "Enjoying those 'everyday' moments is what makes life extra sweet."

Try these celebration tips from Rich's to help create lasting memories: • Keep It Simple - A celebration of a certain occasion doesn't have to be an elaborate party. Something special, but ordinary - like a movie night or extra hour of playtime outside - can make for some of the best memories.

• Serve Up Sweet Treats - Nothing says "congratulations," "good job," or "happy birthday" like a delicious dessert. A tasty (and adorable) option is the Peanuts Everyday Ice Cream Cake created by Peanuts and Rich's.

The cake, which is especially relevant thanks to the release of "The Peanuts Movie," is a

fun ode to the iconic comic strip that ignites nostalgia among adults and excites young children. The rich chocolate ice cream is layered with vanilla crunchies and topped with creamy icing - a triple threat of ingredients that will serve up sweetness in every bite. Plus, young and old alike can't help but smile at the familiar scene depicted on top: Snoopy as the famous World War I Flying Ace - wearing his iconic red scarf and aviator's hat - perched atop his dog house, with his pal Woodstock at his side.

• Together Is Better - It's who you're with, not what you do, that makes celebrating extra special. Everyday moments are made sweeter thanks to those you enjoy them with.

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Love is one of the most common reasons why we collect objects or hand down objects.

Objects come with emotions. Most people will not part with a particular item or group of items if they were handed down or amassed by a loved one, family member or friend. I feel this way about my father’s nutcracker collection and my mother’s canister set. I wouldn’t part with them no matter what!

And when someone stops collecting or is no longer able to collect, sometimes the collection is handed down.

If you can retain a collection for the long term, historically, that collection will increase in value over time. So, hold onto the collection if you can. And, add to the collection when you can and start to familiarize yourself with the collection by learning about its history and market value.

For many, the love of collecting is not only commonplace but it is also comforting.

At other times, a collection can be a burden and present new problems. When a collection comes to you from a deceased loved one, the situation may prove difficult. For instance, when Frank, a longtime collector of duck decoys passed away his collection became the property and project of his widow. Like most widows of collectors, Irene was happy that Frank enjoyed the process of collecting throughout their marriage. Now, with no children or interested relatives to take over the collection, Irene is left in a quandary.

She doesn’t want the duck decoys. Reason #1 is that she can’t bear to display the duck decoys as they prompt heartache. The emotional collection reminds Aunt Irene of Frank’s passing. Reason #2 is the overwhelming number of duck decoys now stacked in the basement. Also, the vast collection is unfamiliar to Aunt Irene, a non-collector. She can’t identify the decoys’ sculptors, she can’t identify the regional characteristics of each decoy, and she is uninformed and at the mercy of anyone with information about decoys and their market value. She knows these buyers may take advantage of her. She realizes that auctions may not be the best place to sell the collection because Frank got many of his best decoy bargains by buying at auctions.

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then the person selling the decoy at auction must have lost money on the transaction.

Since Irene can’t tell one wooden duck from another, she begins to worry. She doesn’t like the idea of having strangers come into the house to make her an offer on the decoys. She doesn’t know what a good offer looks like, either. If someone wants to make a killing on this collection and buy it for a song, she is in a vulnerable position.

Now, Irene doesn’t know how or if she should get into the market and she doesn’t want to keep the collection. Like many other families of collectors, Irene never thought she’d be left alone with this vast collection.

Tips for this common collecting problem include choose one or two favorite decoys to keep as a remembrance in honor of Frank’s years of collecting, get an appraisal from an appraiser who does not have any financial interest in the decoys—doesn’t want to sell them, doesn’t want to buy them. Be prepared to pay that appraiser for their expertise and time. Ask the appraiser to tell you the retail value of the decoy collection, not an auction value or insurance value of the collection.

Take some time to consider the market information and then make a decision about how you will act. Don’t be hasty. Get information so you can make a good decision.

Dr. Lori Verderame is an antiques appraiser, nationally syndicated columnist and author, and award-winning TV personality on Discovery’s Auction Kings and FOX Business Network’s Strange Inheritance.

With a Ph.D. from Penn State University and experience appraising 20,000 antiques every year, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events and helps clients evaluate collections. Visit www.DrLoriV.com or call (888) 431-1010.

Mayor Cusat To Perform First Friday Wedding Ceremonies Hazleton, Pa. – One of the many rewards of being elected mayor of a municipality is the authority to perform wedding ceremonies.

Hazleton’s newest mayor, Jeff Cusat, who was inaugurated January 4th, has already married one couple and is looking forward to the opportunity to marry others on February 5th as part of the city’s First Friday celebrations.

The lobby of the Hayden Tower at the Markle Building (8 W. Broad St.) will serve as the backdrop for the ceremonies, which will be performed between 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Anyone wishing to get married or renew their vows will need to book the ceremony with City Hall before February 1st by calling the mayor’s office at 570-459-4910. Couples must have their marriage license in hand to schedule the ceremony. The Pines Eatery &

Spirits is also offering free champagne toasts and dinner discounts to anyone who ties the knot that evening.

Other February First Friday events and business promotions are now being scheduled. For more information, visit www.down-

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by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital One of the easiest to check and most overlooked aspects of keeping your pet healthy, is a healthy mouth. If you haven't done so recently (and don't feel bad if you haven't, most people don't), pick up a lip and look at your pet's back teeth in a well lit area. Large chunks of brown tartar, red, eroding gums, and bad breath are all easily recognizable signs of an unhealthy mouth.

Most people seems to think, that bad teeth is a problem that is limited to the mouth.

Unfortunately, this just isn't true. Bad teeth frequently cause liver trouble, kidney trouble, and heart trouble in animals. I have cured a number of heart mummers in dogs and kid-

ney problems in cats simple by cleaning their teeth and treating with antibiotics. More importantly, bad teeth cause pain in animals the same as they do for people. Dogs and cats are much more tolerant of mouth pain, then we humans. Just because your animal is eating, doesn't mean that everything is O.K. If you notice signs of bad teeth, this is also an indication that your pet is in pain.

In an attempt to give all the pets in Hazleton a nice white smile and better breath, we are offering 10% off all dental procedures with the ad in this paper through the end of February.

Creating Healthy, Homemade Family Meals (Family Features) The busy school year means less time to think about dinner. The good news is, with just a little advance planning and these three easy tips, in no time you'll be whipping up wholesome "A+" meals your family will love.

• Stock Your Pantry—Add canned fruits, vegetables, proteins and soups to your family's shopping list. Like home canning, cans seal in foods' natural goodness and nutrition, making hearty, homemade meals simple and delicious.

• Get Creative—For a healthy, home-cooked dinner, all you need is a can opener, a strainer and some imagination. Canned crushed tomatoes, sliced carrots and chopped spinach create a savory Vegetable Lasagna worthy of seconds, and canned chicken with white

beans, hominy and chicken broth combine for a White Chicken Chili that's ready in just 30 minutes.

• Involve Kids in Meal Prep—Moms face a number of challenges when trying to get their kids to eat more fruit and vegetables. According to a recent study conducted by Cans Get You Cooking, canned foods help a majority of moms (76 percent) get fruits and vegetables on the table, and into kids' diets. Another way to encourage kids to eat healthy meals is to include them in meal preparation, which also teaches skills like measuring, counting and following directions.

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Paws Crossroads Animal Rescue, Inc. Fundraiser

by Shannon Talanca Pi c t u re s can speak in a measurable amount of words. Especially when those pictures feature pleading eyes, desperation, and hopelessness. That is how Paws Crossroads Animal Rescue Inc. takes a previously condemned soul and frees them, giving them another chance at life.

PCAR is a foster-based organization out of Berwick, PA. We rescue dogs and cats from high kill animal control facilities all along the East Coast. The animals are networked via the Internet by volunteers local to each shelter, hoping that rescues like PCAR will save even one.

They are put in albums, usually categorized by euthanasia date. The lucky ones are then sprung from the shelter, taken to a Veterinarian and finally head for ride north where they meet their rescuers, usually from hundreds of miles away.

Rescuers that love them, even though they've never met them. Then, they start their quest for a new life, the one they deserved all along.

PCAR has a network of foster homes throughout Pennsylvania. These people take the animals into their homes while PCAR works to find them adoptive families. PCAR provides veterinary care and food… The foster homes provide much needed and well deserved love.

The Process of animal rescue has many costs involved that we must cover to save animals lives. In 2015 we successfully placed 40 dogs and 11 cats into their furever homes. Some of the animals we tale are not always the prettiest or healthiest. This past year alone we took a 3-legged beagle and 5 dogs with heartworm disease. We also had a colony of feral stray cats

spayed and neutered at our expense. An elderly woman with limited income has been feeding them, but they just kept breeding. She cried in gratitude. We supply her with food weekly.

On Sunday, March 6, 2016 we will be hosting our Second Annual Ticket Toss Fundraiser featuring 16 different vendors (with prizes valued at over $2400!) Tickets for this event are just $5 in advance or $7. at the door. Doors open at 2 PM and the festivities begin at 3 PM. There will be tricky trays, Vendor Ticket Toss, a 50/50 Raffle, A special raffle for a FREE VACATION!!! And refreshments and fun all to Benefit former death row animals. You can purchase tickets online, and learn more at www. pawscrossroads.org, visit our Facebook page, or in person at Amore Pizza in West Hazleton. If you would like more information or to donate a tricky tray, Gift certificate or monetary donation please call Fran at 570-956-0740.

We are a registered 501C3 Corporation, a 100% nonprofit organization. We only survive on adoption donations, Fundraisers and private donators that follow us and respect our mission.

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ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PAWS CROSSROADS ANIMAL RESCUE, INC. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING TICKETS, RAFFLES OR FUNDRAISER PLEASE CALL FRAN AT 570-956-0740 -OR- EMAIL: FRAN@PAWSCROSSROADS.ORG

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20th Annual Greater Hazleton

JOB FAIR 2016

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Job Seekers needing local jobs, better jobs or career advancement opportunities FREE to attend for Job Seeker!

Chamber Seeking Businesses To Participate In Annual Job Fair The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce is seeking businesses to participate in the 2016 Greater Hazleton Job Fair set for Thursday, March 31st. The job fair will be held at Genetti Ballrooms on Route 309 in Hazleton from 10 am to 5 pm.

This one-day event, will provide participating businesses with an informal, yet confidential forum to discuss career opportunities and options with hundreds of individuals from throughout the entire Greater Hazleton Area. Participating employers may accept resumes, offer information about career fields and employment opportunities, conduct interviews, promote your business and also seek for interns, summer employment, full and part time positions. Chamber officials have reported this job fair has been averaging approximately 500 to 800 job seekers for the past several years.

The cost for businesses to participate is

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$250.00 for Chamber members and $350.00 for non-Chamber members. The price includes an 8’ x 8’ booth space with side and back drops, a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, wastebasket, company identification sign, coffee and donuts in the morning and electric service (if requested). Lunch tickets may be purchased for $15.00 each.

Any business interested in registering for space at the job fair is asked to contact the Chamber. Registration is available online by clicking on the date on our calendar of events at www.hazletonchamber.org or contact the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce at 455-1509 or lfallabel@hazletonchamber.org.

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Linda's Classy Closet

by Linda Reimiller, Owner of Linda's Classy Closet This month all I’m thinking about is love.

After all, it’s February and Valentine’s Day. With that being said I would like to talk about my love for others.

First thing that comes to mind is my family. I’m now in business 6 months . As I look around my shop I think of when I was preparing to open. My husband tirelessly painted furniture (for my store) for weeks. Both my son’s hung lights, moved furniture, and carried boxes inside the store day and night. Even my Grandson (Jayden) added his touch by painting LCC on a plaque for me to keep at my desk as a reminder that he is always there for me. To all of you, I send my love!

Next, this is for someone who is always there for me, Kathleen Benyo. You see, I originally began working at Kathleen’s Collectibles. When I discussed my business plan with her she gave me lots of advice, ideas and encouragement all while ensuring me that I would succeed. I gave Kath-

leen a hug & Virginia Jane a pat on her head –and away I went! To you both, I send my love!

Continuing down my path I wouldn’t want to leave out my dear friends who have supported me and been by my side through this entire journey. You know who you are! To you, I send my love!

Now I’ve come to my customers. Honestly without you patronizing my business I wouldn’t BE in business. Love to every one of you!

From me to you not just in February but every month, I promise you will love…. my friendly customer service, a warm and cozy atmosphere, any fashion advise that you may need… but most of all savings that you can always count on all at Linda’s Classy Closet!

For the month of February stop in to see me, browse the store or just sit and relax. While you are here, pick at heart- if there’s a LCC on it, you get to choose a gift from my store!!!! (some exclusions do apply).

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Looking Toward The Future: Getting Kids Thinking About Their Career Path (Family Features) For young minds looking into future career paths, the options are seemingly limitless, with professions to fit every talent and passion.

From middle and high school students to incoming college freshman, finding the perfect college that fosters an engaging environment to forge ahead on their chosen path is essential.

The following are questions to consider which will help define personal passions, skill sets and lifestyle needs - all important pieces of the puzzle.

While you don't have to enter college with an exact plan for your future profession, being aware of your passions can certainly help. Consider the following questions to bring your interests to mind: • What topics excite you at school?

• Do you have any interests or hobbies outside of school?

Many colleges offer career planning courses to help guide entering students to the perfect college major. There are also various tests available to match a student's interests with specific occupations.

As you search, try not to limit yourself by thinking your passions can't translate into successful careers. You may encounter occupations you weren't aware of that put your interests to work in unexpected ways.

For example, students with an appreciation for art and science and an interest in environmental issues may look into the world of landscape architecture. This profession plans, designs and manages a variety of small and large scale outdoor projects including parks, residential developments, campuses, urban plazas, streetscapes, waterfront developments and trail systems.

Undergraduate and graduate degrees are available; an undergraduate degree requires four to five years of study in design, construction techniques, art, history, natural and social sciences. To find out if your passions match with this rewarding industry, visit www.asla.org/yourpath.

Empowering Women Through Stylish And Portable Self Defense Products Damsel in Defense Products have been featured on the Today Show, Shopping Channels and featured in the New York Times. These products are about equipping women and our children with the tools to not only keep them safe but also to give them the confidence to know that they have a way out if they ever feel threatened. It is completely normal to feel vulnerable against a potential attack or crime when traveling alone or even as simply as walking to your car at the grocery store parking lot.

Did you know that the #1 place that assaults and abductions take place is in retail (mall/grocery store) parking lots in broad daylight? We are very excited about our affordable and adorable line of products. Whether you are at home, or in college, running errands, traveling, running or celebrating downtown with the girls, Damsel in Defense has the products and fact-based education that can and does save lives!

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Train Rides Highlight 2016 WinterFest In Jim Thorpe The Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency hosts the 22nd annual WinterFest President’s Day Weekend, February 13th and 14th. A mix of train rides, family activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and popular Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

The weekend features an Amazing Jim Thorpe (formerly the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce) fundraiser Mug Walk during which, for the price of a $10 Jim Thorpe mug, visitors can look for signs which indicate participating shops and stores that will fill those mugs with something free, including cookies, soup, coffee and other surprises.

Also for the kids (under 12) there will be a piñata-busting at the downtown train station at noon on both Saturday and Sunday.

Mugs can be reserved online at www. jimthorpe.org and then picked up either day at the downtown Visitors Center / Train Station.

Free kids shows take place at the Opera House on 14 West Broadway the Saturday and Sunday of WinterFest at 2 PM, featuring Eddy Ray, the outstanding PA magician. His magic shows are nothing like stereotypical magic shows. There is no cheesy 70’s music, no top hats. Eddy Ray’s approach to performing is refreshingly modern, hip, versatile, and cutting edge.

Trains operate three times daily from the Jim Thorpe Visitors Center / Train Station into Lehigh Gorge State Park, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 from Jim Thorpe Station.

Train rides are 70 minutes round trip. Operated by the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, more information about the trains is available on www.lgsry.com

Ice and wood carvers ply their trades in the downtown Josiah White Park next to the Jersey Central train station and also give demonstrations two blocks up the street at the Mauch Chunk Opera House Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Highly entertaining for everyone! Visit IceWork.net and Chainsaw. net for more information.

Saturday afternoon, from 12:30 to 3:30, you’ll hear the Faculty Brass, a Lehightonbased quartet playing tunes of all genres from marches and polkas to recent pop tunes as they stroll up and down Broadway.

Both Friday and Saturday evenings the Mauch Chunk Opera House features the

band Tusk, the fine Fleetwood Mac tribute that is so popular in the Jim Thorpe area. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 570-3250249, SoundCheck Records at 570325-4009, or visiting www.mcohjt. com

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Winterfest 2016 Weekend Schedule

(Please note: Schedule is subject to change without prior notice) open at 7:00PM Saturday, February 13 • 11:00 AM—WinterFest Train (Operated Sunday, February 14 by the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway).

Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket • 11:00 AM—WinterFest Train (Operated by the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway). reservations or call 570-325-8485 • 11:00AM-5:00 PM—The Famous Jim Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket Thorpe Mug Walk. Benefits the Chamber reservations or call 570-325-8485 of Commerce. Buy mugs at the train sta- • 11:00AM-5:00 PM—The Famous Jim tion and local businesses will fill them up Thorpe Mug Walk. Benefits the Chamber of Commerce. Buy mugs at the train stafor you!

• 12:00PM-5:00PM—Masters of the tion and local businesses will fill them up ChainsawWood Carvers. Wood Carving for you!

Demonstrations in the Park and at Opera • 12:00PM-5:00PM—Masters of the ChainsawWood Carvers. Wood Carving House • 12:00PM-5:00PM—Sculpted Ice Works Demonstrations in the Park and at Opera Ice Carvers. Ice Carving Demonstrations in House • 12:00PM-5:00PM—Sculpted Ice Works the Park and at Opera Square • 1:00 PM—WinterFest Train (Operated Ice Carvers. Ice Carving Demonstrations in by the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway). the Park and at Opera Square Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket • 1:00 PM—WinterFest Train (Operated by the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway). reservations or call 570-325-8485 • 2:00 PM— Mauch Chunk Opera House Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket Free Kids Show with Magician Eddy Ray! reservations or call 570-325-8485 The kids’ favorite! Juggling, comedy, audi- • 2:00 PM— Mauch Chunk Opera House Free Kids Show with Magician Eddy Ray! ence participation. Free!

• 3:00 PM—WinterFest Train (Operated The kids’ favorite! Juggling, comedy, audiby the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway). ence participation. Free!

Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket • 3:00 PM—WinterFest Train (Operated by the Lehigh Gorge and Scenic Railway). reservations or call 570-325-8485 • 8:00PM—Tusk - Fleetwood Mac Tribute Be sure to go to www.lsgry.com for ticket at the Mauch Chunk Opera House. Doors reservations or call 570-325-8485

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by Rev. Connell A. McHugh With February being black history month, I would like to continue my tradition of concentrating on an outstanding black athlete, one who perhaps has become somewhat forgotten, namely Maurice Stokes a former NBA star and Hall of Famer. Stokes has some real connections to the Hazleton area since 3 Hazleton High and one West Hazleton High player were his teammates at St. Francis of Loretto College and one former Hazleton Hawks pro basketball player, 1 for many years, was active in supporting charity basketball games for Stokes who became totally paralyzed from a head injury that he suffered in the final game of the 1957-58 NBA season as a member of the Cincinnati Royals against the Minneapolis Lakers.

Maurice Stokes was born in Rankin, Pa., a town just outside of Pittsburgh on June 17, 1933. In 1950 and 51, Stokes and teammate Ed Fleming led Westinghouse to Pittsburgh City League Championships. Fleming would later play with Stokes on the Rochester/Cincinnati Royals. While some colleges considered Stokes too slow, he did receive 10 college offers to play basketball and decideD to attend St. Francis of Loretto, a small college located a short distance from his home. At St. Francis, Stokes would lead

"The Red Flash" or "The Frankies" as they were sometimes called to a 79-30 record during his career from 1952-55. In his junior year, Stokes averaged 23.2 points and 22.2 rebounds per game. St. Francis went 21-6 in 1953-54 and played in the NIT when it was a more prestigious tournament than the NCAA. During his senior year, Stokes led St. Francis to a 4th place finish in the NIT, and despite the 4th place finish, was named the tournament MVP. The team finished 22-9.

St. Francis of Loretto heavily recruited the Hazleton area and four players from our locale became teammates of Stokes. On the 1953-54 Stokes led St. Francis team, three Hazleton High School players and one West Hazleton High School player saw extensive action for "The Red Flash". The Hazleton players were: Emil Wandishin who averaged 7.9 points and 4.4 rebounds, Pat Farace who scored 4.8 points per contest and Bob Watro who averaged 4.1 points and 3 caroms per game. West Hazleton basketball star, Frank Puschauver, scored at a pace of 9.1 a game and averaged 4.7 rebounds. On the 1954-55 team, Stokes averaged 27 point and 26 rebounds per game. Frank Puschauver with a 13.5 average per game and 7 rebounds per con-

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test was a big contributor. Emil Wandishinwas a big help scoring 8.5 points a game along with 4.1 rebounds. Bob Watro averaged 4.3 with 2.6 boards each game. Watro was Hazleton's leading scorer in the 1952-53 season with an average of 19 per game. Frank Puschauver started as a freshman for St. Francis and scored 1,371 points for his college career and is in the St. Francis of Loretto Hall of Fame. Puschauver was an All Antharcite selection in his junior and senior years at West Hazleton. In his senior year, he averaged 24.2 points a game and finished with 522 points that year. Pat Farace and Emil Wandishin were stars on the 1949-50 Hazleton High team, one of the best in school history with an 18-3 mark and a perfect league record. Hazleton's only losses were to the powerful Swoyersville sailors led by the Holup brothers, an upset by Mahanoy City in the District 11 tournament and a defeat by the Plymouth Indians who went undefeated until Hazlton upended them in the second game they played. Hazleton had many lopsided wins including 77-41 blowout of a Dick Ricketts led Pottstown team. Ricketts would later lead Duquesne to an NIT title and become a teammate of Maurice Stokes in the NBA. Upon graduation from St. Francis of Loretto, the NBA, Globetrotters and the high level Industrial League had a great deal of interest in Stokes.

The Rochester Royals, later the Cincinnati Royals, after their move to Ohio within a year of the draft, selected Stokes as the 2nd pick of the 1955 draft. Dick Rickett of Duquesne was the first selection of the draft. The St. Louis Hawks took Ricketts but within his first season traded him to the Royals where he became a teammate of Stokes. Jack Twyman who later became Stokes' guardian was also a selection of the Royals. In his first NBA game, Stokes scored 32 points, secured 20 rebounds and had 8 assists. Maurice Stokes led the NBA in rebounding his first year, averaged over 16 points a game and was named Rookie of the Year. In his second season in the NBA, Stokes again was the leading rebounder averaging 17.4 boards a game, scored over 15 points per contest and finished 3rd in assists In his final year before becoming paralyzed from a head injury, Stokes finished 2nd to Bill Russell in rebounds and again was third in assists.

NBA coaches and. Hall of Fame players were greatly impressed with Stokes' game. Dolph Schayes felt Stokes resembled Magic Johnson and LeBron James. Hall of Fame Celtic and Kentucky great, Frank Ramsey, called Stokes the first 6'7" player who could be a fine guard.

The great Bob Cousy felt that Maurice Stokes was the first real power forward in the NBA and likened him to Karl Malone but thought Stokes had more finesse. Celtic icon coach, Red Auerbach, called Stokes "Magic Johnson without flair" echoing the sentiments of Dolph Schayes.

Bob Wanzer felt that Stokes would have become

one of the top 10 players in NBA history if he had not suffered his paralyzing injury at age 24.

Stokes played in 202 regular season games averaging 37 minutes per game. His averages for his 3-year career were 16.4 points, 17.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists a game.

In his final regular season game of the 195758 season in which Stokes suffered his life altering injury, he scored 24 points and had 19 rebounds. That year, the Cincinnati Royals made the playoffs for the first time. Stokes played in the initial playoff game against the Pistons, scoring 12 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. After the game, Stokes became violently ill on the plane ride back to Cincinnati and told his teammates he thought he was going to die. At the time Stokes was pondering becoming a Catholic, and teammate Richie Regan administered an emergency Baptism. Regan was a frequent visitor to Camp St. Andrew as a basketball instructor.

Stokes would live his remaining 12 years as a paralytic. The Cincinnati Royals quickly distanced themselves from Stokes and his $20,000 salary. Teammate Jack Twyman, who worked for an insurance company in the off season, made sure tha Stokes received some compensation for his injuries and became his legal guardian.

Twyman and his wife Carole visited Stokes regularly and Twyman initiated a Maurice Stokes annual basketball game held in New York to help pay the nearly $100,000 a year needed to pay Stokes medical and care bills. NBA players willing supported this charity. Other events were held to raise money for Stokes, and Twyman often took him to these charitable functions. Jack Twyman made sure that Stokes received the best of care for the next 12 years until he died of a heart attack at age 36 on April 6, 1970.

Jack Twyman was a Hall of Fame basketball player himself averaging over 19 points per game and was regarded as one of the NBA best shooters of his era. Along with Wilt Chamberlain, he became one of the first two NBA players to average 30 or more points a game in the 1959-

60 season. Twyman scored a career high of 59 points during that year.

A person who aided Jack Twyman in launching the Maurice Stokes basketball game was a former Hazleton Hawk player and close friend of Sherman White, namely Fletcher Johnson. Johnson was the sixth man on the great Duquesne teams of the early 1950s. Johnson was one of the first Afro-Americans to play ball overseas as he pursued his medical degree. I can remember that Fletcher Johnson had great leaping ability and was the favorite player of my classmate and friend, Jimmy Gallagher. Johnson became a very well respected cardiovascular surgeon in New York state and continued to support the Stokes' charity game which eventually, after Stokes' death became The Stokes/Chamberlain Celebrity Golf Tournament which benefited needy and ill former NBA players. Dr. Fletcher Johnson often returned to the Hazleton area to purchase Victoria's Candy At his request, Maurice Stokes was buried in Franciscan Friar Cemetery on the campus of St. Francis of Loretto. The college athletic complex is named in his honor. Jack Twyman was elected to the basketball Hall of Fame in 1983 and became an NBA broadcast partner of Chris Schenkel. He called the historic 1970 finals when the Knicks with injured Willis Reed defeated the Lakers with Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West.

Twyman was a very successful food executive

and a great humanitarian until his death on May 30, 2012.

On June 9, 2013, the NBA announced that an award would be given annually in honor of Stokes and Twyman, "The Teammate of the Year". In 1973, a movie was made about Stokes life entitled "Maurie" starring NFL football star, Bernie Casey. After much lobbying from Jack Twyman, Stokes was inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2014 a book entitled "An Unbreakable Bond: The Brotherhood of Maurice Stokes and Jack Twyman" was published by St. Johann Press. The book was written

by Pat Farabaugh, a member of the St.Franci of Loretto faculty.

References: • Articles by Bob Carter of ESPN and an AP Article by Paul Newbery • The 1950 Janus - Hazleton High Yearbook • The Official NBA Encyclopedia Note: Conversations with Emil Wandishin and a conversation with Part Farace motivated me to a large extent to write this article.

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Autonomous Vehicles Coming Soon?

by Thomas R. Buff For the past hundred or so years, the automotive industry has created safer, cleaner and more efficient vehicles with each passing year.

Features such as automatic braking, collision avoidance systems, occupant restraints and clean burning engines, I could go on and on.

But the industry appears to have shifted towards a big change in where automotive technology is headed. Automakers are now gearing up for the introduction of a technology they believe will save lives by reducing crashes, increase mobility for the disabled, reduce fuel consumption and change the way we travel in a big way. By embracing technology the automotive industry are now developing systems such as driver assistance, lane detection, and most importantly autonomous capabilities that they believe will reduce human error in a big way. Are self- driving cars on the horizon?

Imagine a state of the art vehicle that picks your children up from school or takes them to soccer practice. Imagine a vehicle that delivers pizza to your house without a driver. How about a vehicle that drives you around while you perform work on the computer. We have not exactly reached the point where self -driving or autonomous vehicles are flooding our streets.

But the stakes are high as traditional automakers acknowledge that these cars have been tested by independent developers and are now scrambling to get ahead of technology. Only this past week has Ford announced it was tripling its fleet of self -driving test cars. They are adding 20 hybrid Ford Fusion sedans to its existing fleet of self- driving cars and are testing them on the roads of California, Arizona and Michigan.

Mercedes has already produced a prototype self -driving car and truck. BMW has been testing a 3 series through the streets of Bejing. For many years self- driving cars looked as though they were at least ten years from coming to the auto

market. But most manufactures say the five year mark for someone to start selling a self –driving car is not out of the question.

There are many hurdles to be overcome before we can watch cars drive themselves. Due to the fact that self -driving cars will rely on detailed satellite maps and navigation systems, questions arise on who will provide this info and cover its costs? Who will be responsible if the car crashes? All of these systems will also call on massive databases of information and experience in or to adapt to all situations that arise.

One study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that vehicle to vehicle communications can slash vehicle accidents by almost 80 percent. This technology is in use today. The bottom line is that vast sums of money are being used for the development of self-driving cars all around the globe. These technological marvels have the potential to save many lives by reducing accident rates once the technology is perfected. Google has been perfecting its driverless car, the company’s self- driving cars have logged more than 250,000 miles on public roads. But their fleet of vehicles are equipped with expensive cameras and sensors that make mass production unlikely.

Though the technology may seem very space age, the cars ability to drive itself will not be what is holding back its production. Bureaucratic issues and consumer acceptance will be big factors. Only a few states have granted permission for testing of self -driving vehicles.

There are also privacy issues, regulatory issues and many other variables that come in to play.

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"Motorists should not get spooked when the check engine light comes on," said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council. "When illuminated, the check engine light usually means that a vehicle system, such as the ignition, fuel injection or emission control, is not operating properly."

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Master Gardener: Gypsy Moths

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener Portions of NEPA were devastated by gypsy moths [Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus)] in 2015. Although the infestation did not affect all areas equally, some portions of our countryside were completely defoliated. Since we did not have a serious gypsy moth problem in the previous year, local counties sponsored no aerial spraying to control the pests. Our warm, dry spring also contributed to the problem. Had we had normal spring rains, naturally occurring fungal and viral diseases would have occurred and helped to keep the caterpillars in check.

Trees most susceptible to gypsy moths include oak, aspen, birch, and poplar. Trees which are favored by older larva, but largely untouched by younger caterpillars, are beech, cedar, chestnut, hemlock, pine and spruce. Trees become endangered if they lose 51% or more of their foliage. Hemlock, pine, and spruce may suffer fatally from only one year of defoliation, but most deciduous trees can tolerate one year of infestation. Producing new leaves after gypsy moth defoliation, however, stresses the trees and makes them more susceptible to other pests and disease.

Gypsy moths are best controlled in early May when the caterpillars first emerge and are still small and vulnerable. Spraying with Bt (Bacillus thurengensis) kills the young caterpillars without harming other wildlife. They are much harder to control after they have grown larger. From late June to mid July, the caterpillars pupate and the damage to trees ceases. However, when the moths emerge from the pupae and lay their egg masses, they set the stage for another infestation the following year.

If your property was seriously affected by last year’s outbreak, professional spraying will be necessary to protect your trees. Many larger property owners were able to sign up for county aerial spraying programs for 2016.

Luzerne County’s program required enrollment in the summer of 2015. The cost of

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Those whose trees suffered little or no damage in 2015 should still be alert for possible problems this year. If our mild winter continues, we can easily scout for egg masses on our properties. The masses are buff-colored when first deposited, but become lighter over time.

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For children of all ages, keeping food and drink limited to specific times of the day, or as part of a meal, can help prevent cavities.

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by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. The month of February is designated as National Children's Dental Health Month and it presents a golden opportunity for you to help your children brush up on optimal oral hygiene.

It is a little know fact that dental caries (tooth decay) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Left untreated, tooth decay will ultimately lead to pain and infections which will result in problems with everyday activities such as eating, speaking, playing, and even learning.

Although it may seem a daunting situation, the good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable. In fact, the combination of dental sealants and fluoride have the potential to nearly eliminate tooth decay in school-age children.

Following are just a few things that you as a parent or caregiver can do to insure optimal oral health for your child: 1) Brush at least twice a day to remove plaque.

If not properly removed, it can result in cavities. Compliance may be an issue so try to make it fun.

2) Encourage daily flossing. Flossing will mechanically remove food debris from in-between teeth that a toothbrush cannot reach.

3) Visit your dentist every six months or even more frequently when undergoing orthodontic care for routine cleanings and check-ups.

4) Protect your child's teeth with fluoride.

Use a fluoride toothpaste.

For children less than seven years of age, only a pea-sized portion is necessary. Consult your dentist if in fact your drinking water is not fluoridated.

Topical applications at your dentist are advisable.

5) Consult your dentist about dental sealants.

Placement of them will protect teeth from decay. They are placed on the chewing surfaces of back teeth to “seal out” the decay process.

6) Encourage your children to eat regular healthy and nutritious meals and stress avoidance of sugar-laden carbonated drinks, sweets, and frequent between-meal snacking.

7) Provide your children with custom-made dental mouthguards from your dentist for sports. A well-made custom mouthguard will greatly reduce the likelihood of injuries to the mouth, teeth, and existing dental work.

With the advent of National Children's Dental Health Month comes the awareness of the importance of adherence to and enforcement of proper oral hygiene for your children. By the mere following of these simple pearls of advice, you will guarantee your child optimal oral care and hygiene.

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by Sidney Stevens Our Experts Cardiologists Babak Bozorgnia, MD, and Nainesh Patel, MD, with LVPG Cardiology—1250 Cedar Crest Q: What is the Watchman?

A: This new FDA-approved device reduces stroke risk for patients with difficult-to-treat AFib (atrial fibrillation), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. When the heart beats abnormally, blood may pool and clot in a section called the left atrial appendage (LAA). Clots can dislodge and travel to the brain, causing a stroke.

AFib patients are five times more likely to suffer a stroke. Blood-thinning medications are typically used to prevent clots. These include warfarin (Coumadin), and new oral anticoagulants such as Xarelto and Pradaxa. The Watchman is an alternative to taking daily medications. This umbrella-like device prevents clotting by permanently sealing off the LAA (a part of the body you can live without). It is implanted in the heart with a catheter inserted through a small incision in the groin. Afterward, tissue grows over the device and holds it in place. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is among a handful of centers nationwide – and the only one in the Lehigh Valley – to offer this procedure.

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Two Victories Over Heart Disease Two Local People Share Their Surprising Stories

by Sidney Stevens You know heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and men. Yet when the symptoms come – shortness of breath, palpitations, a rapid heartbeat, weakness, nausea or sweating – are you ready to act? Learn from two area residents (EKG) revealed an abnormal heart rhythm. who learned the importance of paying attention Her primary care physician then sent her to the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton for adto their symptoms: ditional cardiac testing.

“We got her right in,” says Mary Alimecco, "I knew what was going on. And I RN, director of cardiac services, Lehigh Valley knew it wasn’t good."

Nurse anesthetist Linda Rocanelli, 59, of Hospital–Hazleton. “She had a life-threatening Mountain Top, works in as an advanced practice problem with her heart, which turned out to be nurse and knows about heart disease. Yet when worse than her breast cancer.”

The chambers of Rocanelli’s heart were she noticed a chronic cough, she assumed it was from her allergies. The swelling in her ankles? It enlarged, preventing her heart from beating was normal for someone who stood all day at normally. If her problem had remained undiwork, she thought. Her shortness of breath? She agnosed and untreated, Rocanelli could have figured it was another consequence of her aller- suffered sudden cardiac death. “Getting breast cancer probably saved my life,” she says. gies.

Rocanelli was prescribed medication to imWhen she found a lump in her breast, however, Rocanelli took immediate action. A mam- prove her heart rhythm and allow her to withmogram and biopsy revealed breast cancer, so stand surgery. After her mastectomy, her doctors Rocanelli underwent routine pre-operative test- in Hazleton coordinated with doctors at Lehigh ing to make sure she was healthy enough to un- Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown. She dergo surgery. That’s when an electrocardiogram had a dual-chamber pacemaker with an internal

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She then underwent cardiac rehabilitation back home at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, working with a team of exercise physiologists, dietitians and nurses to regain her fitness.

Now less than a year later, Rocanelli is improving as she continues her at-home exercise regimen. She enjoys cooking, canning, reading and jigsaw puzzles. More important: she does not require a heart transplant at this time.

“The experience was wonderful,” Rocanelli says. “Even though Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazelton is a small place, we have excellent doctors.

If it wasn’t for everyone here, I probably wouldn’t be alive.”

"It felt like an elephant was on my chest" Christopher Chyko’s annual physical exam offered no surprises. So when the 58-year-old Weston man began coughing and feeling short of breath, he assumed he had a bad chest cold.

Even when he began coughing up blood, he never suspected a heart problem. Figuring he had pneumonia, he made an appointment with his family physician.

“He put the stethoscope on me and told me I had a problem with one of my heart valves,” Chyko says. When testing revealed a tear in one of Chyko’s valves, “I thought, ‘You have the wrong person. These are someone else’s test results.’ ” After recovering from open-heart surgery, Chyko went to cardiac rehabilitation at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, where exercise physiologist Corinne Stone helped him slowly regain his fitness.

“Not only does exercise help patients recover from surgery, it helps them reduce stress, maintain a healthy body weight and regulate their blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar, which are all important in maintaining a strong heart,” Stone says. Because he never missed an appointment and diligently stuck to his fitness program, Chyko was named the Health & Wellness Center’s Male Patient of the Year in 2014.

With the help from cardiac rehab, Chyko lost 20 pounds, gave up fast food, reduced his sodium intake, and began walking with his wife and daughter. “Rehabilitation made me feel normal again,” he says. “I looked forward to going.”

Now one and a half years later, “There are times I don’t even think about what happened to me,” he says.

Next Step Learn more about services at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton. Visit LVHN.org/ HWC.

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Love Is In The Air At Mystic Power Yoga! provided by Mystic Power Yoga In her song, “The Greatest Love of All”, Whitney Houston sings; “Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all”.

Our teacher, Baron Baptiste, whose style of yoga is taught at Mystic Power Yoga in West Hazleton, tells us in his book 40 Days to a Personal Revolution; “Most of all, remember that your physical body is the vehicle that carries you through this life, and the more love and care you put into its maintenance, the sweeter that life will ultimately be.”

Now, for many of us, ask us to love our neighbors – no problem. Our children, our spouses, our significant others – of course.

But ask us to love ourselves, now that is a whole other ballgame. After all, we have

those tapes in our head telling us how unworthy we are, how flawed, how many “things we need to work on”. When we practice Yoga, we learn to acknowledge those tapes, and then let them go. We learn the value of the present moment, the opportunity that exists with each breath to begin again, the peace of being still, and the acceptance with what is, while always working on moving past our edge, reaching for what can be.

It’s not an easy mindset, this self-love. But it is imperative if we are to engage in meaningful, rich relationships, to first get our relationship with ourselves on a proper basis.

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February Yoga Specials at Mystic • 5 Class Package only $45.00 • 5 Class Package for College or HS students only $30.00 Special February Events at Mystic • A $5.00 Community Class EVERY Sunday at 12:00pm. Bring a canned good for CEO Food Bank. Do something good for yourself AND your community!

• Join us for a special community class taught by our “Teachers in Training” on Sunday February 14th at 12:00 pm.

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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.

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A fresh beginning with a new year is the perfect time for a health assessment to ensure you are ready to take on a full and active year ahead. Even if you're feeling great, it's a smart practice to take time to identify potential problems before they become more serious health concerns.

Early detection of ailments, such as cardiovascular disease, can significantly impact an individual's ability to cope with the disease, allowing you to make adjustments such as changes in diet and lifestyle, or when necessary, drug therapies and other medical treatments. Delaying detection of this serious disease until its more advanced stages can have dire consequences.

With these three steps, you can get a better picture of your cardiovascular health and identify silent, hidden risk factors (like plaque in your arteries) that you may not even know are there.

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by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Three dimensional entertainment is everywhere – blockbuster movies, television sets and networks, video games, and computer monitors. This technology is intended to make consumers feel more involved in the stories that are being portrayed. Unfortunately, there are millions of people who simply cannot see it.

Anywhere from three- to nine-million people have difficulty with binocular vision that prevents them from viewing in 3D. Binocular vision occurs when both eyes align precisely on an object and fuse the individual images into one. This allows accurate depth perception to be observed. Individuals with even a small eye misalignment or who have unequal vision between eyes, may not be able to view 3D images properly. Those who struggle with eye muscle coordination or focusing abilities may also have difficulties.

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The Laurels Senior Living Community February 2016 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Valentine's Day has always been a time to recognize the most important people in our lives, and what better way to show you care than to give a gift that also helps one of our local charitable organizations! To help celebrate the time-less tradition of love and sweets, family members and staff can send a special balloon bouquet complete with delicious gourmet candy to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Each balloon bouquet is personally created and hand delivered. All proceeds from the surprise bouquets will benefit the American Cancer So-

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Mardi Gras Party Our annual Mardi Gras party will be held on Feb. 8th at 2pm with entertainment by the Dedra & Al, who will help transform the Laurels into traditional New Orleans flair. We will be creating our own masks and treats for the festivities!

The date of Mardi Gras depends on the date of Easter. This year Easter comes early on March 27th, therefore, Ash Wednesday is February 10th. The celebration takes place at the end of a long carnival season beginning on the "Twelfth Night," and is celebrated in many Roman Catholic communities around the world-most notably in New Orleans and in Rio de Janeiro.

Mardi Gras is a French term meaning "Fat Tuesday." The term arose from the custom of parading a fat ox through the streets on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

Revelers eat, drink, carouse and make merry during Mardi Gras, attempting to satiate the desires of the flesh prior to the abstinence observed during the Lenten season. Although Mardi Gras is a Christian tradition, its origins lie in the ancient Roman custom of merrymaking before a period of fasting.

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We thoroughly enjoy heading out on special excursions. In addition to lunch at Boscov’s restaurant, we will be heading to the Church Hill Mall, Wal-Mart and Laurel Mall. Our culinary group will be delighting us with creampuffs and chocolate cake! We can’t wait to see what they are cooking up next!

Valentine’s Day Party Red, white and pink will be the colors on the menu at our annual Valentine’s Day party to be held on Feb. 13th at 2pm with entertainment by Tony Angelo & Bobby Seamon. We can’t wait to see who will be our 2016 King and Queen! Check out our website in mid-February for pictures from the party! www.laurels-seniorliving.com/activities

Valentine Exchange Residents will exchange traditional Valentine’s with each other to commemorate the special “Sweetheart” day. Residents will decorate their own Valentine boxes and make (or purchase) cards for the exchange. It will be nice to read all the special quotes from each other. It is humbling to realize the amazing friends you meet and come to love at the Laurels…friendships for a lifetime. And Valentine’s Day is a great time to let someone know how much you care!

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Studies have shown that the appearance-related effects of cancer treatment can have a significant impact on the lives of patients. Look Good…Feel Better, gives cancer patients the opportunity to see that they can take control of their appearance. After attending a Look Good…Feel Better session, patients are able to approach their disease with greater confidence and self-esteem.

This free program is for female patients who are currently receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. Each patient will receive a free makeup kit (that contains over $200 worth of makeup). They can attend more than one session, if they would like to, but only one free makeup kit is issued to each patient.

The sessions scheduled in the Greater Hazleton Area for 2016 are: Geisinger Hazleton Cancer Center 1740 Broad St., Hazleton April 4th, 5:30PM September 5th, 5:30PM Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton 1701 E. Broad Street March 14th, 12Noon • April 11th, 12 Noon May 2nd, 12 noon • June 6, 12Noon August 1st, 12 Noon • October 24, 12 Noon Please call 1-800-227-2345 by Thursday before the desired session in order to register for that session.

Patients are reminded that The American Cancer Society has three free wig salons in the Greater Hazleton Area. The Hair Cellar, at 358 East Muir Avenue, Hazleton; Geisinger Hazleton Cancer Center, 1740 E Broad St, Hazleton and Sandy’s Hair Net-Work, 302 Ridge Street in Freeland. If you would like to visit a free wig salon please call 1-800-2272345 to make an appointment.

Consult the American Cancer SocietyGreater Hazleton Unit Facebook Page for updated information on unit activities.

4 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your First Yoga Class provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga It is easy to stay active during the spring and summer when the long days and warm weather encourage us to get outside. However, it’s hard to maintain these activities moving into the fall and winter; those after-work jogs are far less appealing when it is dark and icy. Yet, the cold weather is no excuse to stop caring for your body, and the winter is the perfect time to try out yoga! Here are some tips to get you started: 1. Don’t come to class with a full stomach.

Trying to twist and stretch your body into yoga poses is unpleasant when your stomach is full of undigested food. Try to eat a meal about 3 hours before your class, and if you need it, a small, easily digestible snack like fruit or nuts about a half hour before the class starts.

2. Don’t compare yourself to others. It’s your first yoga class, so comparing yourself to that girl in the front who warms up in a split is not helpful. One of the benefits of yoga is that it gives you a chance to look within yourself and explore your own limits, boundaries, and capabilities. When you compare yourself with other students, you miss out on that benefit.

3. Use your fellow students as teachers. Instead of wishing you could do what another student in the class is doing, open yourself to benefitting from their experience You may not know or understand everything that the instructor is saying, and the instructor may not demonstrate every pose, but you can always follow the visual lead of the students in front of and beside you. Your pose

may not look exactly like theirs, and their pose may not look exactly like the person’s beside them—and that’s okay!

4. There’s always Child Pose. If you grow tired, get confused, or just want to take a break for a while, there’s a pose for you! Feel free to come into Child Pose at any point during your class, whether the teacher cues it or not. Rest here until you’ve regained your connection with the breath, and feel ready to continue with your practice.

To help you begin a yoga practice we have a Basics Class Saturday’s 10:00-11:00am taught by Dennie Naprava for four weeks January 30th through February 20th.

Also this month we are offering a 2 hour Beginners workshop Saturday February 27th, 3:00-5:00pm taught by Kristen Bodnar and Justine Curcio. Cost is $25.00.

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Welcome To Hazleton Imaging Hazleton Imaging is celebrating 15 years come. We are fully accredited by the ACR. purpose of providing unparalleled service and serving patients in the area and will continue The concept of Hazleton Imaging was created quality to the patients & physicians of the providing the same service for many years to by a group of local Radiologists with the Sole Wyoming Valley. These physicians earned the respect by the local clinicians as the elite providers of Radiology interpretation in the area at one of the regional hospital facilities.

From this, the concept of Hazleton Imaging, a full service, first class Diagnostic Imaging Center was conceived.

Our mission has always been and continues to be – to provide patients a better alternative from hospitals for their imaging needs.

By providing a stress-free experience, offering Share good times and a less-expensive option, and having a team of exercise with your friend experienced and friendly staff, we are truly able to provide the service, atmosphere and February 14 to February 20 overall experience the patients deserve.

Let a friend try the Y by giving them a one week complimentary We have radiologists on site to read and membership (18 years of age or older). If they join before February 28, speak to physicians as well as patient regardthe new member pays no join fee. ing any concerns. Our services include CT, Member must come in and register their friend before February 6 DEXA, DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY, Hazleton YMCA/YWCA ULTRASOUND, MRI/OPEN MRI, NU75 South Church Street, Hazleton, CLEAR MEDICINE, PET/CT, AND X570-455-2046 RAY. Our staff is highly trained in all levels of radiology, is compassionate towards our local community and is dedicated to providing excellent care.

You have a choice when it comes to your health care. So make the right choice. Choose Hazleton Imaging. Diagnostic testing can be expensive, even if you have insurance. Most people do not realize that fees vary tremendously. Hospitals can charge higher fees for their services then out-patient centers such as Hazleton imaging. If you have a higher deductible, you’ll pay more out of your pocket.

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and vitamin B6 (both components of B complex) had a risk of coronary heart disease that was 45 percent lower than women who had the lowest intake. The data was compiled from over 80,000 women who were part of the noted Nurses Health Study.

These vitamins are believed to work by lowering the level of homocysteine, an amino acid in the blood that has been associated with heart disease. The authors of the study also conclude that the recommended dietary allowance for these vitamins should possibly be raised to 400mcg from the RDA of 180mcg per day for folate and raised to 3mg from 1.6mg per day for B6. Only women were included in the study, but researchers expect that the results will apply similarly to men.

Hazle Drugs own unique nutritionist designed “B WELL” vitamin fills all of your daily requirements of B vitamins. For more information regarding Hazle Drugs “B Well”, please contact Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Bill Spear at Hazle Drugs, 1 E. Broad St., Hazleton, Pa. 18201, 570-454-2476, www. hazledrugs.com Bill Spear, R.Ph., CCN is a Compounding Pharmacist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is available for personal Nutritional Consultations at Hazle Drugs 1 E. Broad St. Hazleton, Pa. 18201. Call 570)-454-2476 for more information or to schedule your Nutritional Consultation today!

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

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

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

A vaccine to help prevent shingles (Zostavax) has been available since 2006. The vaccine is generally recommended for individuals 60 years and over, although it is approved for persons 50 years and above.

Use in this younger age group is somewhat controversial and insurance coverage is variable. The vaccine is believed to loose effectiveness after 5 years and protection after this time period is uncertain. Further, the vaccine only prevents shingles in 50% of individuals and is even less effective in elderly persons. Clinical studies of a new vaccine, published in May 2015, demonstrated an outstanding efficacy of over 95% and no loss of effectiveness in the elderly.

I anticipate FDA approval within the very near future.

The Most Effective Treatment For Peripheral Neuropathy

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers One of the most common complaints we hear from people with balance problems is their feet are numb. Peripheral neuropathy is a common complaint with over 20 million Americans affected. Aside from numbness it can also create pain, tingling, burning and weakness, all symptoms that can affect the way you walk. Treatment is complicated and many people turn to medication but according to a recent survey, that may not be the most effective way to ease the discomfort.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves in the feet and hands causing changes in sensation and weakness. The most common causes of neuropathy are diabetes, heart and circulation problems, medications such as chemotherapeutic treatments, nerve compressions such as with neck and low back problems and some neurological conditions. Experts believe neuropathy happens in most cases due to the nerves not getting the blood supply and nutrients they need causing them to degenerate. This is what causes the pain, numbness, burning and weakness most people feel.

Treatment for neuropathy is routinely medication with Neurontin, Lyrica and Cymbalta. But according to a survey done

by Cure Together of 800 neuropathy sufferers their effectiveness are at the low end of the 35 treatments rated. The results can be seen on www.curetogether.com. Guess which treatment was rated the most effective? Physical Therapy!!!

What can physical therapy do for neuropathy you may ask? Medications work on dull-

ing the nerve sensations where physical therapy works at maximizing nerve function. This is done by releasing tissue that may be compressing on nerves, encouraging circulation to the affected area through different means such as soft tissue mobilizations and exercise and stimulating the nerve to encourage them to fire. This is done with cold laser and the Rebuilder machine which is performed in a foot bath with minerals that have been found to help with nerve nutrition. With this treatment, we have seen many people feel sensations in their feet they haven’t felt in years.

At FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center of Hazleton, we have a neuropathy treatment program that may help you with the symptoms in your hand or feet allowing you to move better in order to “Love Your Life”. Not sure if it will help you, we welcome you to come in to ask questions of our team.

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Keeping Seniors Safe During Inclement Weather

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers No matter where your client or loved one lives, bad or unexpected weather is bound to happen. Here is a quick guide for protecting seniors around their homes and when they are out and about.

Power Outages Whether it’s a winter storm, during a flood, or hurricane season snow, ice, rain, and wind can cause power outages. Here is how to prepare a senior for those occurrences: • Supply the phone numbers of all utility companies including power, gas, and water. Also include emergency numbers such as the fire department, police, doctor, and home care provider. Quick access to these phone numbers is crucial.

• Make sure seniors are equipped with working flashlights and a battery-powered radio. Have extra batteries on hand.

• Seniors should stockpile warm blankets and non-perishable foods, and if it’s cold or damp, wear several layers of clothing, including a hat.

Moving around also raises body temperature.

• Does your senior rely on a home medical device powered by energy? As soon as an essential medical device is put in service in the home, the local electric utility (and sometimes other authorities) should be notified of its existence and need. This can put your loved one on a list for immediate attention during a power outage.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Burning wood, natural gas, kerosene and other fuels produces carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that no one can see or smell. Unless fireplaces, wood and gas stoves, and gas appliances are properly vented, cleaned, and used, they can leak dangerous amounts of carbon monoxide. These and other appliances, such as kerosene and elec-

tric heaters, can also be fire hazards. Here are some sound safety measures: • Call an inspector. Chimneys and flues need to be inspected yearly and cleaned when necessary.

(Ask the local fire department to recommend an inspector, or look up “chimney cleaning” for your area.)

• Open a window. Just a crack will do, when using a kerosene stove.

• Use carbon monoxide detectors. Put batteryoperated carbon monoxide and smoke detectors near fireplaces, wood stoves, or kerosene heaters.

• Never allow someone to heat a home using a gas stove. Charcoal grills, or other stoves are not made for home heating.

Driving Tips Adults 65 and older are involved in more car accidents per mile driven than those in any other age group. Because driving can be more hazardous during bad weather, seniors should: • Have the car weatherized ahead of time. This means having antifreeze, tires, and windshield wipers checked and changed, as needed.

• Take a cell phone when driving in bad weather.

Seniors should always let someone know where they are going and when they expect to arrive, in case a call for help is necessary.

• Avoid wet or icy roadways, overpasses, or bridges, if possible. Check the news (or go online) for road conditions. It may be wise to consider a different route.

• Stock the car with basic emergency supplies, such as: 1. a first aid kit 2. blankets 3. extra warm clothes 4. booster cables 5. a good quality windshield scraper 6. rock salt, a bag of sand, or cat litter for wheel traction 7. containers of water, canned or dried foods,

and a can opener 8. a flashlight and a shovel Slippery Surfaces Falls are common for senior citizens, and can cause major injuries such as hip and wrist fractures, head trauma, and major lacerations. It is easy to slip and fall, especially in wet, icy, and snowy conditions, but here are some precautions that can be taken: • Shovel snowy steps and walkways for seniors or hire someone. At home, seniors should stay inside until pathways are shoveled. When away, they should look for sidewalks that are dry and cleared.

• Seniors should wear boots with non-skid soles to prevent slippage. Have them remove footwear as soon as they return indoors, because rain, snow, and ice can be tracked in and lead to slippery conditions inside.

• If a senior uses a cane, replace the rubber tip before it is worn smooth. You might also buy (at a medical supply store) an ice pick-like attachment that fits onto the end of the cane.

With a sound plan in place, seniors can be properly prepared for inclement weather. Comfort Keepers® trained caregivers help provide senior clients with the highest quality of life possible to keep them happy and healthy at home.

Our Interactive Caregiving provides a system of care that addresses safety, nutrition, mind, body, and activities of daily living (ADLs) no matter what the weather.

For more information on senior living and elder care options, go to www.comfortkeepers/hazletonpa.com. Each office is independently owned and operated. Marlin Duncan, owner of Comfort Keepers, works professionally with the elderly on issues relating to senior independence. He can be reached in Hazleton at 570-450-0890.

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It's All About The Right Fit At Gino’s Shoe Store Gino’s Shoe Store is a family owned and oriented professional fitting center, specializing in children, youth, and adult shoes in addition to orthopedic work and doctor prescriptions. They have been in business for 60 years selling a large selection of name brand, orthopedic and diabetic shoes. Gino’s has a shoe repair facility on premises specializing in orthopedic work such as orthotics, build-ups for shorter legs, wedges, arch support systems, soles and heels, leather repairs, and miscellaneous items.

The Fit is Everything With each step your foot carries three times your body weight. A quality wellfitting shoe will improve your life in immeasurable ways.

Gino’s takes several steps to insure proper fit of your footwear. They begin with a discussion of how the shoes will be used, your preferences, and any foot conditions that you may have. They will perform a foot assessment, gait analysis, and a worn shoe evaluation. Carefully they measure both feet for heel to toe length, arch length, and width.

Gino’s will look at your foot shape and consider foot conditions. It is important to not only find the right size of shoe for you, but also the right last (shape). You will notice that not all shoes "in your size" fit your foot. This is because shoes are made in different factories, in many countries, and for many purposes. There are many well-made shoes, but not all are right for you.

After they put the shoes on your feet, they will check your fit. Gino’s makes sure that there is enough toe room, and enough width. Ensuring the ball of your foot is in the widest part or the shoe to ensure comfort, support, and proper flexion of the shoe with the foot. Watching you walk to make sure your gait is optimal. Your complete satisfaction is Gino’s number one priority! For a free foot consultation in regards to pain or fitting call Gino’s at 570-474-6051.

What Position Do You Sleep In?

by John Degenhart, DC I have this 42 year old male patient who complained of severe pain at his right skull area which radiated along the course of his right scapula. His MD didn’t help, so he sent him to a neurologist. He ordered MRI’s and CAT scans and couldn’t find anything wrong. So he told the patient the pain was all in his mind and he gave him a script for anti-anxiety medication. The patient was frustrated, but he didn’t give up, so he tried two different chiropractors. They didn’t help, so his boss finally sent him to me, after suffering for one year.

The first question I asked him was “What position do you sleep in?” He responded by saying, “What does that have to do with my head pain?”

I could tell he was upset, that for 1 year and 5 doctors weren’t able to help him. I said “Trust me, just answer the question”. He said that he sleeps with his head against the headboard of his bed. I told him that was the cause of his problem.

I explained that his neck was twisted all night long and it was misaligning the vertebra in his neck. He said the other five doctors never made that connection. I said “That’s why they couldn’t help you.

So I saw him twice a week and 3-4 weeks his head pain and right scapula pain were both gone! Then he confessed to me. He said, “I never thought the position I slept in was so important.

I’m glad you caught it. I think you helped me and the other doctors didn’t because you took more time to figure out what I was unknowingly doing to cause the problem.”

I write this true story to get you to examine what position you are sleeping in. It is so impor-

tant. Most headache sufferers sleep on their stomach or their neck is all twisted. They pop pills that cause side effects when all they need is a few adjustments and to sleep with no strain on the neck.

Sleep on your back with only one pillow.

62% of people sleep on their sides. They should have two pillows under their head. They should hug a third pillow, and never put their arm under the pillow or above their head. They should have a fourth pillow between their knees. Nobody should ever sleep on their stomach.

It takes time to change a sleeping habit. But persist, it could change your life!

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Do These Three Things To Help Prevent Cancer If your New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy is already losing steam, February, which is National Cancer Prevention Month, is a great time to give yourself a second chance. Renew your efforts to make healthier choices by learning what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading national public health institute of the United States, reports that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. Every year, cancer claims the lives of more than half a million Americans and one of every four deaths in the United States is due to cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, the nationwide health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, to help reduce your cancer risk, you should do the following things: - Stay away from all forms of tobacco.

- Get to and stay at a healthy weight.

- Get moving with regular physical activity.

- Eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

- Limit how much alcohol you drink (if you drink at all).

- Protect your skin.

- Know yourself, your family history, and your risks.

- Get regular check-ups and cancer screening tests.

While the recommended tips above will all help you take control of your heath, the American Cancer Society says much of the suffering and death from cancer could be prevented by more systematic efforts to reduce tobacco use, improve diet and physical activity, and expand the use of established screening tests. These three things have the most impact on reducing your chances of being diagnosed with cancer.

About half of all Americans who keep smoking will die because of the habit. Smoking accounts for about 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States, including about 80% of all lung cancer deaths. Currently, lung cancer is

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the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, and is one of the hardest cancers to treat. Quitting smoking before the age of 40 reduces the risk of dying from smokingrelated disease by about 90%.

For most Americans who do not use tobacco, the most important cancer risk factors that can be changed are diet and physical activity. One-third of all cancer deaths in the United States each year are linked to diet and physical activity, including being overweight or obese. Eating a healthy diet and being physically active are good for you and will lower your risk of cancer.

Cancer screenings, like mammograms and colonoscopies, increase the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy beginning on or after September 23, 2010, there are several preventive services that are covered without you having to pay a copayment or co-insurance or meet your deductible. Check out www.HHS.gov to see what preventive services covered under the Affordable Care Act. By quitting or limiting your tobacco use, improving your diet and increasing physical activity, and getting your preventative screenings, you are taking an active role in living a healthier lifestyle and lowering your chances of cancer.

If you, or a loved one, has been diagnosed with cancer, or have questions about cancer treatment options available, please contact the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton at www.HazeltonCancerCenter.com.

Weatherwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

by Ann Marie Silvestri, Marketing Director for Weatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Weatherwood Nursing & 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 kinesiotaping 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.

For more information about our therapy services or any other services we provide, feel free to contact us. Our phone number is 570-4278683. Our website address is guardianeldercare. com. Additionally, we would welcome the opportunity to provide a tour through our beautiful facility. Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is here to help. We invite you to get to know us and see how we can become part of your life.

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Edward Jones............................................18 Elsen & Company Jewlers.........................10 Empire Cleaners........................................11 Erich Schlosser Memorials.........................41 Evanko Respiratory...................................32 Extreme Home Services.............................54 Fellin's Jewelers.........................................37 Freeland Event Center...............................10 Freeland YMCA........................................59 Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers...........69 Gavinski Tax Services................................19 Ghosh Orthodontics.................................64 GiGi's Sip, Paint & Gogh.........................34 Gino's Shoes.............................................71 Graziano's Restaurant................................30 Greenview Meats.......................................25 Hampton Inn............................................13 Happy Tails Too!.......................................19 Hartley Tax Service....................................19 Hazle Drugs..............................................68 Hazle Yellow Cab......................................30 Hazleton Chamber Of Commerce............40 Hazleton Eye Specialists............................63 Hazleton Imaging......................................66 Hazleton Public Transit.............................19 Hazleton YMCA/YWCA.....................37,66 Heights Terrace Pharmacy.........................59 Hell's Kitchen ..........................................23 Hometown Farmer's Market.....................41 Honest Abe's Tax Sevice..................Calendar Horizons...................................................45 Houck Homes, Inc....................................55 Jack Mundie Tax Accounting.....................19 Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency......................45 Jimmy's Quick Lunch...............................25 John's Church Hill Family Restaurant.......29 Jon-David & Helen's Salon.......................32 Joy-Ful Things..........................................46 K.M. Sency Plumbing & Heating.............54 Klines Chippewa-Carhartt Footwearw.......46 KM Tree Services.......................................19 Koch's Turkey Farm..................................41 Kowalonek's Kielbasy Shop.......................38 Lehigh Valley Health Network..........5,61,67 Linda's Classy Closet.................................42 Mahoning Valley Orthopedics...................75 Majestic House Apartments......................42

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Manpower.................................................36 Marian Catholic High School...................37 Mary Lacy Independent Sales Rep.............11 Mauch Chunk Opera House.....................45 Maylath Valley Health Systems....................6 Metallo's Formalwear..................................9 Miller Auto Body......................................51 Milstein Dermatology...............................60 Mystic Power Yoga....................................62 Nature's Trail.............................................45 Night Star Munitions................................31 On The Spot Cleaning Service..................19 Pamkakes..................................................12 Pampered Chef..........................................12 Paradise Tanning.......................................15 Pavlick & Boyle Dentistry.........................59 Paws Crossroads Animal Rescue, Inc.........39 Peace Of Mind Yoga..................................65 Peaceful Therapeutic Massage....................34 Reading Dermatology...............................68 Rev. Grace Taylor-Interfaith Minister........15 Ron Myers Water Well Drilling.................52 Ruth's Dress Shop.....................................46 S.J. Kowalski, Inc......................................75 Schuylkill Country Club.............................8 Seattle Style Espresso.................................23 Senape's Bakery.........................................27 SJM Auto Sales.........................................51 Smilax Floral.............................................47 Sonic Drive-In...........................................49 Sport's Towels & More..............................41 Standard Drug Store..................................56 Stewart's Florist & Greenhouses................34 Stoves-N-Stuff, LTD.................................53 T & L Pierogies...............................Calendar The Beacon Diner.....................................23 The Cheese Store & More.........................25 The Heights Eatery...................................20 The Laurel Mall........................................33 The Laurels Senior Living Community.....64 The Lookout House..................................14 The Meating House..................................27 The Treasure Shop.....................................45 Theodora's Restaurant...............................27 TNT Auto................................................51 Top Of The 80's.....................................9,28 Tunessans Radiator & Supply....................51 Two Italian Guys Pizzeria..........................23 Valley Athletic Supply...............................43 Valley Country Club.................................11 Vesuvio's Pizzeria & Ristorante.................24 Vic's Vittles...............................................41 Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation...73 West End Banquet Facility........................12 West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital............38 Whistle Stop Pizza.....................................25 Wisecrackers @ The Mohegan Sun............21 Yocum's Pharmacy....................................62 Yong Hao Buffet.......................................23 Zanolini Nursery.......................................12

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