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streets to watch the 5 hour long, 150,000 participant procession.

Chicago invented its own St. Patrick Day tradition. They dye the Chicago River green. In 1962 sanitation workers realized that the green vegetable dye they used to check for illegally dumped sewage could double as a St. Patrick’s Day decoration. The city has been dying its waterways ever since. Unfortunately, the color only lasts for a few hours.

We’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. From Shamrocks to Snakes and Guinness to The Blarney Stone, we’re taking a look at some of the lesser known facts about the world favorite Irish Holiday.

St. Patrick – Neither Irish or named Patrick St. Patrick… Ireland… St. Patrick’s Day… Simple, right? The man wasn’t even Irish. He was actually born in Britain around the turn of the 4th century. At 16 years old Irish Raiders captured him in midst of an attack on his family’s estate. The Raiders then took him to Ireland and held him captive for 6 years. After escaping, he went back to England for religious training and was sent back to Ireland many years later as a Missionary.

St. Patrick was actually born Maewyn Succat.

According to legend, when he became a Priest, he changed his name to Patricius or Patrick. The name derives from the Latin term “Father Figure.”

The Blarney Stone It’s supposed to give you “the gift of gab” but it can also give you a stiff neck and countless germs. The Blarney Stone is a must see tourist destination in Blarney Castle near Cork Ireland.

Every year 400,000 visitor’s line up to kiss it in hopes of boasting their eloquence. It isn’t so easy

to smooch the stone – one must sit on a ledge while someone holds their legs then bend over backwards while holding iron rails until your face is level with the stone. Congratulations! You have now kissed a surface that has been kissed by hundreds of thousands of people.

Hopefully the gift of gab is worth the bacteria!

The Shamrock St. Patrick is credited with taking Christianity to Ireland around A.D. 432 to sell his message. Irish legend says he choose the Shamrock as symbol of the Christian Church. The leaves were meant to represent the Holy Trinity, God, Son & the Holy Spirit joined together by a common stalk. Apparently the Shamrock campaign worked. By the time of St. Patrick’s death on March 17, 461, he had created a number of churches, schools and monasteries dedicated to the faith.

The Legendary Snakes According to legend, St, Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland in the 5th Century. Of course, there weren’t any slithering reptiles to drive off the island. Ireland is one of a few countries where snakes do not live. The reference is thought to be metaphorical; St. Patrick who converted Pagans to Christianity was the man who supposedly drove “Evil” Non-Christians from the land.

As I said, we’re all a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…. So spend this St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in your local community’s festivities enjoying St. Patrick’s Day Parade parades, eating all your favorite Irish foods and The first parade wasn’t held in Ireland, it be- everything “Green” that goes along with it. gan in the United States, well technically “The Colonies.” In 1762 Irish Soldiers serving in the English Army celebrated the holiday by marching through the streets of New York City. By 1848, the parade was an official city event. To—Larry Collum, CEO/Publisher day, nearly 3 million people line New York City

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by Leah Ingram When Roger Luhman fell and injured his back and right hip, he needed physical therapy as part of his recovery. However, he wasn't mobile enough to get from his house to the car and to his needed appointments.

So he relied on Lehigh Valley Home Care– Hazleton. Affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton, it’s the only hospital-based home health agency in the region. In this case, home care brought a physical therapist –

Ralph Richards – right to Luhman’s doorstep.

“When I first saw Roger, he needed a walker to get around,” Richards says. Luhman was sleeping on a pullout bed in his living room because he couldn't make it upstairs to the master bedroom.

To help Luhman regain function, Richards made the trip to Weatherly three times a week for eight weeks. Hands-on stretching helped to strengthen Luhman’s lower back, hips and legs. “I taught him how to walk again and how to get out of bed, and I taught him tips to get rid of his pain,” Richards says.

Richards also engaged Luhman in something he calls “talk therapy.” “I learned that his hobby is fixing watches and clocks, and his workshop was in his basement,” Richards says. So getting back to his hobby became Luhman’s motivation to get better.

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Care–Hazleton colleagues, bringing care to a person’s front door provides a needed bridge between the hospital and an outpatient setting. “Some people are so weak and debilitated after a hospital stay that the idea of going right to outpatient care is unthinkable,” he says.

Richards often sees 10 patients a day, driving as far as 70 miles to visit them. In a typical day he may care for someone recovering from heart disease, then help a person who lost a limb, and then work with someone who is recovering from an extended hospital stay.

“My job is about restoring function and basic life skills,” he says. “If someone can’t get out of bed, get off the sofa, walk to the bathroom, get off the toilet or get into the shower, they’re debilitated. It affects their quality of life.”

Because people who need home care can’t leave their house, Richards’ role is unique.

“Sometimes your visit means the world to a person because he or she lives alone,” he says.

That’s why it’s not unheard of for Richards to change a burnt-out light bulb or take out the garbage as he is leaving an appointment.

“The people I care for aren’t going to score a touchdown on Friday night because of my therapy,” he says. “But when I see someone able to walk, cook breakfast or enjoy being with his or her loved ones again, that’s something.”

That’s what happened with Luhman, who went from being homebound to walking and fixing clocks again. “I still use a cane to walk,” Luhman says, “but other than that, I’m in pretty good shape.”

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The Laurels Senior Living Community March 2016 Mardi Gras Party Our annual Mardi Gras party was held on Feb. 8th at 2pm with entertainment by Dedra & Al, who helped transform the Laurels into traditional New Orleans flair. Laurels residents created their own masks and treats for the festivities! Our kitchen prepared a Mardi Gras feast complete with hand breaded fish, seafood jambalaya and fresh veggies with a three- layer king cake as dessert!

The date of Mardi Gras depends on the date of Easter. This year Easter comes early on March 27th, therefore, Ash Wednesday was 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.

The Next Picasso Laurels residents were really excited for a special treat with paintbrushes in hand! A local artist from The Next Picasso, Debbie, gave the residents step by step instructions on how to create their own masterpiece! Residents chose a beautiful heart tree design to commemorate “sweetheart month”. If you want to see all the talent from our budding artists, check out our website for pictures!

Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Family members of our Laurels Residents and staff helped raise money this Valentine’s Day for the American Cancer Society. To help celebrate the time-less tradition of love and sweets, family members were given the opportunity to send a special balloon bouquet complete with delicious treats to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Each balloon bouquet was personally hand delivered with a special note to the recipient in recognition of love and appreciation. All proceeds from the surprise bouquets benefitted the American Cancer Society of Greater Hazleton. We collected over $500! Thank you to all who participated in this great cause, we appreciate your generosity!

The Laurels…”Active Living or Active Seniors” The awareness of retirement living has

risen dramatically in recent years. Many older adults who are still active and healthy don’t want to be burdened with all the maintenance and expenses of a house. Instead, they are seeking vibrant and worry-free living environments to enhance their peace of mind.

The Laurels Senior Living Community provides a full range of attractive independent living choices for today’s seniors.

For independent living residents, The Laurels offers a wide variety of social, cultural and recreational programs. Book groups, baking classes, theater outings and shopping excursions — these are just a few of the many activities our residents enjoy. We listen to residents' feedback to develop programs that will complement our seniors' current interests as

well as help them discover new ones.

The Laurels is designed for those who want to be a part of an engaging social environment, who have passion for life and live with purpose in life. Our residents can expect value, convenience, comfort and security. Should the need ever arise, care continuums that include Personal Care and Respite / Short-term Care are available

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Recognizing National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month In March In 2000, March was officially designated as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

Since then, it has grown to be a rallying point for the colon cancer community where thousands of patients, survivors, caregivers and advocates throughout the country join together to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing blue (on the first Friday of March), holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and family about screenings and much more.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women

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Colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, occurs in the colon or rectum. Most colorectal cancers are adenocarcinomas (cancers that begin in cells that make and release mucus and other fluids). Most colon cancers develop first as polyps, which are abnormal growths inside the colon or rectum that may later become cancerous.

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Since colorectal cancer often begins as polyps, it is important to find and remove them in order to help prevent colorectal cancer.

That is where screening comes in. Expert medical groups, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, strongly recommend screening for colorectal cancer. Although minor details of the recommendations may vary, these groups generally recommend that people at average risk of colorectal cancer get screened at regular intervals with highsensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), sigmoidoscopy, or a colonoscopy beginning at age 50. People at increased risk because of a family history of colorectal cancer, polyps, or because they have inflammatory bowel disease, may be advised to start screening before age 50 or have more frequent screening.

At the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, we treat colon cancer painlessly and noninvasively with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). EBRT is an effective treatment for colon cancer, working within cancer cells to limit their ability to multiply. During treatment, high-energy X-rays are delivered to the cancer with a linear accelerator (LINAC). The treatment process is painless, safe and treatments take about 10 to 15 minutes.

Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to routine activities immediately after each treatment.

“When it comes to radiation treatment for colorectal cancer, external beam radiotherapy is the most commonly used approach,” said Steve Karp M.D., radiation oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton. “Radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so that they can be removed surgically.”

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"I Consider Myself A Miracle": Found Frozen And Unconscious In The Snow, Justin Smith Makes An Amazing Recovery

by Rob Stevens Justin Smith doesn’t remember much of his survival story, but his family, friends and doctors do, and they’re still amazed it’s not an obituary.

Justin, 25, looked frozen solid the morning of Feb. 21, 2015, when his father found him near Tresckow Road, in Tresckow. Don Smith believed his only son was dead.

Justin was lying unconscious in a foot of snow, his blue eyes open and empty, his face purple, his body rigid. He likely had been there overnight as the temperatures plunged to a frigid -4 degrees F. He had no pulse and wasn’t breathing; he showed no signs of life.

“I held him and sobbed, ‘Justin, don’t leave me,’” Don Smith says. “Then I called his mother and told her, ‘Justin’s dead.’ ” How He Got There An avid golfer and sports fan, Justin had been in the snow for some nine hours, coatless, after leaving a fire hall in Tresckow. He drank beer with his buddies, remembering his best friend who had died 10 years ago in an auto accident that Justin had survived.

A paramedic on scene called Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton’s emergency department for guidance from emergency medicine physician Gerald Coleman, DO. He expected Coleman to tell him resuscitation efforts would be futile.

That’s when Justin’s luck changed: Coleman ordered the first responders to begin CPR and rush him to the hospital. “You’re not dead until you’re warm and dead,” Coleman says.

Hours earlier he was quite alive. Justin recalls having a few beers, then leaving the fire hall around 9:30 p.m. He blacked out on his walk homeward, two miles away. Or was he headed to the spot where the fatal car crash had occurred in 2005? Regardless, he didn’t get far from the fire hall.

Hours Of CPR In LVH–Hazleton’s emergency room (ER), Coleman assessed Justin, unable to get a body temperature because he was so cold. Fifteen ER colleagues took turns doing two hours of CPR, performing emergency life support, slowly rewarming his body and providing exhausting lifesaving measures.

Then Justin took an 18-minute flight via a MedEvac helicopter to LVH–Cedar Crest.

Don Smith said a tearful goodbye to his son, telling him, “I’ll see you down there. I love you.”

Tim Hickey, RN, flight nurse, recalls thinking during the trip, “People in this situation don’t survive.” Throughout the flight, he and paramedic Mark Hopwood performed 100 chest compressions per minute, then ventilations, to keep blood flowing to Justin’s brain.

Still they saw no sign of life.

Shortly after MedEvac landed at LVH– Cedar Crest, cardiothoracic surgeon James Wu, MD, connected Justin to a machine that would warm and oxygenate his blood.

Called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), this technology normally is used as a last-ditch effort to save patients whose lungs and heart are damaged by the flu or a heart attack.

A 50-50 Chance Wu knew this was Justin’s sole chance for survival, but he wasn’t overly optimistic. “I gave him a 50-50 chance for recovery,” Wu says. He told Justin’s family to be prepared for the worst. However, in 90 minutes, Justin’s body was warming, and soon his heart was beating on its own.

Neurologist John Castaldo, MD, examined Justin and found no signs of brain activity. He was being kept alive by machines and medicines, and he was in a coma. “There was little hope for functional survival,” he says.

A few days later, tests, scans and exams surprised Castaldo and his team, showing

that Justin’s brain was normal. “We were jubilant,” Castaldo recalls. “We believed there was a miracle unfolding in front of us.”

Still, they wondered how far Justin would recover. Castaldo monitored him daily, thinking Justin might stay in a vegetative state because of the long time without oxygen. “At first, he had no awareness of his surroundings,” he says.

A Glimmer Of Hope Justin continued improving physically.

Family and friends kept a vigil at his bedside. A month passed, and one day Castaldo looked into Justin’s eyes for signs of brain function. “His eyes followed me; they tracked my face,” he says. This gave Castaldo hope his patient’s brain was recovering.

He needed care because neither his kidneys nor his lungs were working, and his toes and pinkies had to be amputated due to gangrene – all from the cold. But slowly his happy-golucky personality reemerged, and awareness and some memory returned. He was on an unmapped road to recovery.

Justin had to relearn to use his hands and walk with his toeless feet, his new normal. After months of recovery, he was playing golf, rooting on the Phillies and planning to return to college to finish his degree in psychology, perhaps to help others who suffered accidents like him.

The mysteries of Justin’s long night out may be frozen in his brain forever, Castaldo says. But he’s alive to hear his tale of miraculous survival – leaving others to fill in the blanks – and to warn people to beware of the extreme cold.

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Love Blossoms in Golden Years for Heritage Hill Couple

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You’re never too old to fall in love. Just ask our residents Betty Lamb, 84, and George Bolinsky, 89, who met in their golden years here at Heritage Hill Senior Community and were married just before Valentine’s Day. Betty moved into Heritage Hill in March 2015. She has a very active social life and loves to play bingo. She’s always out and about in the community, connecting with friends and participating in the many activities Heritage Hill offers.

George came to Heritage Hill in October 2015 and when he met Betty, he wanted to get to know her better. Their friendship blossomed into something a little more, and they were always seen together, walking around the community, conversing.

After a whirlwind romance of just three months, George and Betty went to a local jeweler, and right there in the store, George proposed.

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Scavello, a friend of the groom’s, performed the ceremony; George’s nephew served as best man. Betty’s daughter was the maid of honor, while her son walked her down the aisle; the job of the ring bearers went to two little family dogs.

After the ceremony, to celebrate their new life together, we held a reception with hors d'oeuvres and dancing. George and Betty also did the traditional bouquet toss and garter removal. The cake, flowers and decorations colored the room in Betty’s choice of cream and sage, with white roses.

“Betty and George are like your first true love: sweet, adoring, they have become one in the same. They truly enjoy each other’s companionship,” said Denise Langman, executive director. “Congratulations to our very special couple, Mr. and Mrs. George Bolinsky.

As our saying here at Heritage Hill goes, our residents are ‘embracing life and possibilities at every age.’”

If you’re looking for a great senior community, where you or a loved one can live carefree in a warm, homelike environment, call 570-215-3172 or email me at rkapes@ heritagehillsenior.com to arrange a tour.

9 Steps That Can Help With Cancer Prevention

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers The most significant risk factor for the development of cancer is aging; however, the risk of many types of cancer can be drastically reduced by focusing on prevention steps. Several factors play a role in cancer development, such as heredity, but many can be voluntarily avoided.

1. Don’t smoke and avoid exposure to smoke.

Smoking is the most significant cancer risk factor. It is to blame for lung, and many other types of cancer. The best way to help prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never start. As soon as you quit, the body positively responds so it's never too late. Avoiding secondhand smoke also helps to prevent cancer, because this smoke contains more than 60 known carcinogens. These carcinogens interrupt normal cell development, a catalyst for cancer development.

2. Stay safe in the sun and watch for skin changes. Each year, over one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer. It is the most common cancer and accounts for about half of all cancer diagnoses, yet it’s one of the most preventable types of cancer. Reduce UV ray exposure by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing, and avoiding the mid-day sun and tanning beds.

3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables greatly reduces the risk of developing cancer and many other conditions. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which help repair our damaged cells. Green, orange, and yellow fruits and vegetables are your best bet to help prevent cancer. Studies also show that dark fruits, like blueberries and grapes, may also have anti-cancer properties. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are particularly helpful, according to numerous studies.

4. Limit red meat and animal fat. A diet high in animal fat increases the risk for several types of cancer, particularly colon cancer. Red

meat contains much more fat than poultry and fish, so reducing the amount of red meat in your diet may help to prevent cancer. A diet high in fat also is a [DA1] major cause of obesity, which is another risk factor for many types of cancer.

5. Limit alcohol intake. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol regularly increases the risk for many kinds of cancer. Studies suggest that men who consume two alcoholic drinks per day and women who have one alcoholic drink per day can significantly increase their risk factors for certain types of cancer.

6. Exercise. When you exercise, you are reducing your risk for many types of cancer.

The American Cancer Society recommends exercising 30 minutes or more, [DA2] at least 5 days a week for cancer prevention. Always check with your physician before embarking on any exercise program.

7. Know your environment. Exposure to chemicals may increase the risk of developing many types of cancer, including kidney cancer and bladder cancer. If you are exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, and the like, you may want to look into ways to reduce or eliminate your exposure. Gasoline, diesel exhaust, arsenic, beryllium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, and

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Other tests may be useful for early detection, but not necessarily cancer prevention. It is common to have prostate cancer screening through digital rectal exams, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests can help detect prostate cancer early. Mammograms and other imaging tools are also recommended to detect breast cancer, and the survival rate continues to grow.

Comfort Keepers® can help. Comfort Keepers®’ Interactive Caregiving™ keeps senior clients engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally while living independently at home. Caregivers can also help support a healthier diet and lifestyle for your loved one.

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“Letting Go Isn’t The End Of The World; It’s The Beginning Of A New Life.” provided by Peace Of Mind Yoga Spring is officially here (according to the calendar, at least) and transitioning gracefully from one season to the next can be a bit of a challenge — especially from winter to spring when most of us are still feeling sluggish or “stuck” from being cooped up indoors. As the seasons change our bodies change, so it’s important that we don’t become stagnant — we need to create balance and healthy circulation in order to move with the seasons. Think of the changing of seasons as time for renewal, a time to wipe the slate, undo some habits and start anew. This constant shedding as the seasons change help us to let go so we continue to grow and transform.

What better time to introduce (or reintroduce!) yourself to the ancient practice of yoga.

Let’s face it: Yoga has stood the test of time, enduring over 5000 years, consistently providing a physical, mental, and spiritual outlet for its practitioners.

Now more than ever, yoga seems the perfect escape from our increasingly complex, technology-driven, distracted modern lives.

Finding peace and contentment in the present moment is one of the most challenging things to do, and yoga provides the tools we need to find that much-desired stillness.

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creases access to more muscle fibers, allowing for more substantial hypertrophy in any given muscle group,” says Kate Abate, a certified trainer and yoga teacher. Hypertrophy is when a muscle is enlarged because its cells are enlarged (it's basically muscle growth on a cellular level).If you supplement your regular lifting routine with yoga classes, you’ll be able to activate ignored sections of muscle. For example, take the serratus anterior or “boxer's muscle,” which is located under your armpit and over the side of your ribs. This muscle provides stability for your shoulders and is a base for developing deltoids and pectorals.

Making your serratus anterior pop will help your abs look ripped, and you can get at it with yoga.

2. Deep abdominal breathing is a huge part

of yoga, and it activates the parasympathetic nervous system. This lowers levels of cortisol, a hormone that forces your body to hold on to belly fat. Training yourself to breathe deeply through yoga can reduce stress and cortisol levels in your daily life.

3. Another giant benefit of yoga is lowering your heart rate. More intense yoga routines will challenge your heart and breathing rates, which strengthen your cardiovascular system and can lead to a reduction in overall heart rate. Your breathing volume can also improve, providing more oxygen for your body to work as efficiently as possible.

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Headache And Migraine Relief: How A Dentist Can Help Resolve Symptoms (Family Features) For millions of people, the pain of frequent headaches is no small matter. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that about 80 million Americans suffer from symptoms which could be described as "headaches."

These painful signs include chronic headache, migraines, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), vertigo or temporomandibular (TMJ) dysfunction.

Many sufferers have seen multiple specialists to try to identify the cause of their symptoms. Few, however, have asked the medical professional who might be most likely to help them - their dentist.

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powerful pain medications. However, while these pharmaceutical approaches may temporarily ease the pain, they do not resolve the underlying cause - often untreated damage from trauma.

Getting to the root of the problem Many doctors are now learning that dentomandibular sensorimotor dysfunction (an imbalanced or improper bite often resulting from head, neck, face or jaw trauma affecting not only the teeth, but also the muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments) is often the cause of these longterm pain symptoms. This condition is often evident in patients who have experienced some type of minor or major head trauma, years or even decades ago.

Something as simple as a minor auto accident, a fall or playing sports could be the underlying cause of the pain. Unfortunately, these causes often go undiagnosed by many medical specialists.

But dentists can often provide the answer using a painless diagnostic procedure that can quickly determine if their symptoms could be dental force related.

A new solution for sufferers Dentists and orthodontists began using the TruDenta system of care more than five years ago to successfully treat these patients. The treatment uses a combination of proven sports medicine technologies and advanced dentistry to rehabilitate the damaged muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments of the head, neck face and jaw. Thousands of patients have found lasting relief from chronic pain symptoms with properly trained and equipped dental professionals.

The system uses no drugs or needles and patients often see immediate results even after the first treatment.

"My wife suffered from chronic headaches for more than 10 years. We visited every specialist with no answers. After her first treatment, she has not had another headache," said Dr. Jeff Mastrioianni, an orthodontist in Glen Carbon, Illinois, who now uses TruDenta for many of his patients.

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Fountain Of Youth

by Melanie Furlong, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice There is a fountain of youth! Millions of people have discovered it and it is the secret to feeling better and living longer. It’s called staying active. It is important to find something you enjoy doing and sticking with it. A regular program of exercise and being active can prevent or delay diabetes and heart problems. It can also reduce the pain associated with arthritis, anxiety and depression. Most importantly, it can help seniors stay independent.

There are four main types of exercise.

These include endurance activities, strengthening exercises, stretching, and balance.

Endurance activities include such things as walking, swimming or riding a bike. These all help to improve the health of the heart and circulatory system. Strengthening exercises help build muscle tissue and reduce agerelated muscle loss.

Before starting any exercise you should consult your doctor to make sure there aren’t any limitations you should be aware of. Your doctor also may give you some specific exercises to best fit with your health condition and your goals.

Always remember to listen to your body.

If you frequently feel exhausted or you are in pain, you may be overdoing it. Injuries can be a result of overdoing your fitness plan. It is also important to use your body and your fitness equipment safely. What you eat and drink plays an important part in your fitness program. Water is the most important nutrient for active people. Drink it before, during and after workouts. It’s always a good idea to keep a water bottle with you so you don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated.

It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to stay active. You don’t need to join a health

club or pay for expensive equipment. Walking is one of the best exercises you can do for your body and it doesn’t cost you a penny other than the money you spend on a good pair of walking shoes. Again, consult with your doctor to help you understand your limits and help you develop a regimen that you can be committed to. If you feel that you need help getting more strength to be able to do more, ask your doctor about having one of our physical therapists at SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care come to your home and help you

build your strength and help you be more independent. You will be amazed how good it makes you feel and hopefully realize the benefits you are providing for your overall health.

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Is Technology Causing A Pain In Your Neck

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Modern technology has caused a change in how we do things but it also comes with new problems we need to be aware of. One such problem is Tech or Text Neck which is the term given to neck pain from overusing cellphones, tablets and computers. Being aware of the dangers is step number one of preventing and also managing this modern day problem.

Go anywhere these days and you will see people hunched over texting, playing games or surfing the web. This position places our head forward of our shoulders which makes

our muscles work overtime to hold it up. Our head weighs around 10-12lbs but according to Kenneth Hansraj, a New York spine surgeon, when it is in the texting position our head exerts a 60lb force on the neck muscles.

Add to this the fact we spend an average of 2-3 hours a day on mobile devices, our necks and shoulders are taking a lot of stress. Over time this can lead to neck strain, muscle spasms and eventually arthritis.

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more aware of our head position when on devices and be sure to hold them up higher so we don’t have to look down. For every 10 degrees we stop leaning forward, we take around 10lbs of weight off our muscles. Also be sure to take breaks from our devices every 20-30 minutes and stretch our necks and shoulders. This can relieve the muscle strain.

As younger people are starting to develop neck pain from text neck, having it managed is important to prevent degenerative changes later in life. One of the first courses of action should be to address the soft tissue and joint tightness that result as well as exercises to address postural changes and muscle weakness.

This can be best done by a physical therapist who are experts at managing neck pains and strains.

At FYZICAL Hazleton, we have a team of expert physical therapists who utilize treatment techniques such as Myofacsial release, Medical cupping and Cold Laser to help loosen muscle tightness and spasms. We are also experts in posture and exercise using video analysis to help our clients move better with less pain.

March 4-5 is National Unplug Day and we are encouraging people to take the time to explore non tech activities such as walking, exercising or just spending time with our friends and family. To help people who have concerns about Text Neck, we are offering a free 20 minute Q&A session along with a discounted BodyQ evaluation which can identify problems with our musculoskeletal, nervous and balance systems.

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Come In Like A LION This March At Mystic Power Yoga!

by Mystic Power Yoga Student, Liz Tolan Well, it’s March, and if there is one thing you can depend on during the month of March, it’s instability.

In the summer, you can pretty much count on lazy, warm days rich with sunshine. In the fall, there’s crisp clear weather to exhilarate you.

Winter brings warm, snuggly evenings by the fire, watching the snow fall. But spring, and March in particular, now that’s another matter entirely. You might wake up to the sun shining, and think to yourself, “Now this is going to be an awesome day!” A few hours later however, and storm clouds roll in. What will they bring, it’s anyone’s guess! Could be rain, could be snow. Or it could just be Mother Nature messing with us all, and the sun is just about to peek through the clouds. What can we expect after all, when we look to a rodent to predict the future! All that silly groundhog wants to do is crawl back into his hole, and don’t we all feel the same way somedays?

Out of all the months, March stands out as a reflection of how things are in life. All could be going peachy, and then out of the blue, things go wrong. A phone call to say that a loved one has passed on, your significant other has decided that you are not so significant after all, the boss gives you an unreasonable deadline AGAIN. And just when you NEED your yoga practice, it seems like everything is coming between you and your mat. The kid’s band or sports practice, a business trip, or maybe funds are tight. But during those times when it seems that Yoga is out of reach, those are the times when it is SO important to get on your mat and out of your head.

During our practice at Mystic, we are coached throughout the class by our teachers.

Not just in our poses, but about our walk in life as well. Classes are a flow of movement, breath and motivation. During Tree pose particularly, our teacher Michele will administer this advice which can be brought right off the MAT and into LIFE! She will encourage us, “Can you just STAY? When things get shaky, even if you FALL, can you go right back and stay? No matter how messy it is, no matter how imperfect,can you work from your CORE, be present and STAY? Can you not let anything mess with you? Can you not let anything knock you down?

Well, can you? Can you go with the flow,

with the winds of change in your life? Can you work from your CORE, that sacred place within you that is still, unchanging and knowing?

Can you be present, and learn from every experience? Can you not let the day to day messiness of life mess with you? Can you return, during the storms of your life, to a place that is peace within you?

It’s not easy, no question. But yoga can, and will, help. Please join us at Mystic, carve some time out for yourself, and find calm during this month of change. There are classes for everyone at Mystic, from the beginner to the experienced Yogi. Following are our specials for March.

Come in like a LION this March, find your inner warrior, and stay strong during the winds of change in YOUR life!

March events and Specials at Mystic Power Yoga:

• Sunday March 13th: Join our graduating class of Teachers in Training at 12:00 class. $5.00 plus a donation to the CEO Food Bank.

• Monday March 14th: It’s our anniversary!

Come party with us as we celebrate with Wine Night! 5:30 PM FREE slow flow class followed by a wine mix and mingle from 6:30 -8:00 pm.

Wine raffle, Cheese Dish Contest and Door prizes. Proceeds benefit the African Yoga Project.

• Join us for class on Easter Sunday, March 27th: Check our website for details and HOP on in for some fun!

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Top 10 Reasons Not To Dodge Your Dental Cleaning Appointment

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Regular cleanings with my office promotes good oral hygiene but did you know it can also prevent a multitude of diseases? That dental appointment may not seem nearly as exciting as a vacation or a day of pampering at the spa, but it will be well worth it in the end. Here are 10 really great reasons to keep up with your regular cleaning schedule!

1) Prevention of Gum Disease. Gum disease, or an infection in the gum tissue and bone that keep your teeth in place, is one of the leading causes of adult tooth loss. It can be treated and reversed if diagnosed early. Unfortunately, not receiving treatment will lead to a more serious and advanced state of gum disease. Regular dental cleanings and check ups and daily brushing and flossing are key weapons in the fight against these conditions.

2) Oral Cancer Prevention. You may or may not realize that you're screened for oral cancer during your regular dental cleaning. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, an American dies of oral cancer every hour of every day. It's a sad proposition, especially when you consider

that it is highly curable with early diagnosis.

3) A desire to Preserve Your Smile. As mentioned, gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. To keep your pearly whites intact, stick with your regularly scheduled cleaning and examination appointments.

4) It's about More Than Just Your Mouth.

Did you know that studies have linked heart attacks and strokes to gum disease associated with poor oral hygiene? A trip to your dentist every 6 months could reduce your risk of serious health problems!

5) It's Best to Detect Dental Problems Early.

We've already touched upon early detection of gum disease and oral cancer, but don't overlook more basic dental problems. Cavities and broken fillings are easy to treat. Without regular trips to the dentist, these problems can lead to root canals, gum surgery and tooth extraction. Which sounds worse: A 30-minute cleaning or an hour under the knife?

6) You Want to Know You're Doing it Right.

Maybe you bought a fancy new electric toothbrush, or aren't keeping up with what current research has to say about caring for your teeth.

Either way, check ups allow your dentist to examine your mouth and keep you on the right path.

7) You Have Dental Insurance. Consider how much money you put into your insurance plan.

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10) You Need Some Time to “Take Time Out” and Take Care of Yourself. Okay, maybe not completely alone time, but the time you spend in the waiting room and chair is really your time.

You can forget about the office or the stresses of family life and just relax. Read a magazine or work through a crossword if you want. Take advantage of the time you're given, rather than worrying about how to fit in your tight schedule.

Your health and well-being should never take a back seat to your daily planner. I'm sure that you have put others in your life first (ie. spouse, significant other, children, etc.). Isn't it time to finally put yourself first!

By now it is my personal hope that you understand the recurring theme of early detection and immediate intervention. Think twice about putting off that dental cleaning and examination or ignoring that hygiene reminder card in the mail as it will only benefit yourself, your health, and your overall well-being.

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Do You Suffer From Chest Pain?

by John Degenhart, DC About 20 patients a year come to me with tightness in their chest. Is it an anxiety attack, is it a heart attack? They appropriately go to their cardiologist first. He runs a stress test and echocardiogram. When it comes up negative, they are relieved that it is not their heart, but who should they go to next to be helped. A chiropractor! Let me share what I have observed.

If the spine between the shoulder blades is gradually twisted, the ribs gradually twist.

They come around and attach to the sternum, or our chest bone. It causes people to have difficulty swallowing, a tightness on their chest, and then their anxiety does kick in. the gentle solution? As a patient lies on their back on my table, I place my hand between their shoulder blades, and you can hear and feel the thoracic vertebra slide into proper place. I 1-2 weeks, all the chest pain is gone.

Let me share with you some of the most common scenarios of what might cause your spine to be twisted.

Lying on a couch. People have flus and bad congestion lately. They cough too much in bed. So they sleep on a couch. The pillows sag unevenly, and gradually the spine gets twisted and chest pain develops. Or they

simply watch too much TV on a couch. You can sit on a couch and lay in a recliner, but NEVER, I repeat, never, lay on any couch. If you have to lay on a couch, put a ½” board under all pillow seats.

They have their dog(s) sleep in bed with them. The adult is all twisted up to make room for the pet or sometimes a child or grandchild. If you have enough room-fine, but if you are all twisted in a crowded bed, the solution; pets, kids and grandkids cannot sleep in your bed.

Shovel snow too long. The repetition

of constant one-side shoveling will gradually twist the spine. A week after they shovel for two hours, they develop chest pain and they never tie it into the shoveling the week before. Solution: use a snow blower whenever possible. Hire your young neighbor to shovel for you. But if you have to shovel and you develop chest tightness, get adjusted by a chiropractor.

Some people never tie in chest pain with your spine. But you know that old saying: the hip bone is connected to the leg bone…it all is interconnected.

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Citrus Kills Teeth

by John J. Della Croce DMD, MAGD, FACD, Della Croce Dental Care What is the one dietary item that causes teeth to decay the fastest?

What dietary item causes the most roots canals?

What dietary item causes the most extractions?

What dietary item causes the most decay in between teeth?

What dietary item causes undermining of existing filling and caps causing them to fall out?

You might think: 1. Sugar because everyone knows cavities are caused by sugar. This is true but it does not cause teeth to decay the fastest.

2. A lot of sugar. True but who carries sugar packets around and eats them all day long?

The answer is in the title of this article...

CITRUS! Lemon flavoring, lime, orange, any citrus flavoring ingested frequently and consistently causes rapid decay (demineralization of enamel).

drink sugar free iced tea or lemon water with Splenda, I say if citrus is present teeth will decay fast.

Speed of decay depends on two factors: concentration of citrus and frequency of exposure to citrus. I tell my patients, drinking an ice tea with a pizza is not what I'm talking about. It is having an iced tea handy at all times in your car, refrigerator, on your desk, and exposing your teeth to it regularly.

So, citric acid immediately goes to work attacking the enamel of the teeth. Sugar, on the other hand, has to be broken down by the salivary enzymes to an acid. This is the second wave of attack on the enamel. This is the KILLER COMBINATION of citrus and sugar. It is very efficient at KILLING Citrus = Citric Acid Today people are constantly “hydrating” TEETH. themselves with some form of liquid (i.e. water, lemon water, iced tea, sports drinks, soda, etc.).

The key factor in killing teeth is the frequent exposure to citrus (citric acid). If you are constantly sipping water with lemon or if iced tea with lemon is“your thing”, you are over exposing your teeth to citric acid.

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by Stephen Schleicher, MD Say Zika, say what?

Up until several weeks ago whoever heard of the Zika virus? Certainly not me.

Zika exploded onto the global scene this winter when infection with the virus was linked to severe birth defects. First identified in Africa way back in 1947, the ailment was never viewed as a menace until it struck in Brazil and then rapidly spread to the Caribbean with infected travelers returning to the US. Most people have no inkling that they have acquired Zika; initial symptoms, if any, are a slight fever and rash. Some cases may induce paralysis.

How serious is the threat? This year the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus an international public health emergency and last month President Obama requested more than $1.8 billion in emergency funding to fight the disease.

Zika is spread primarily by mosquitos and scientists predict that infected insects will inevitably colonize Florida and other states.

Pregnant women and those considering becoming pregnant are urged to avoid 24 areas in Latin America and the Caribbean that have documented cases of the virus. Those of us travelling to warmer climates should seriously take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. These include wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors along with a hat and socks. Also include a topical insect repellent; Consumer Reports evaluated several and recommended three as the most effective against mosquitos that carry Zika: Sawyer (with the ingredient picaridin), Repel Lemon Eucalyptus, and Repel Scented Family (with Deet). No vaccine is on the horizon and prevention is of utmost importance.

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by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steals sight. Very often, it begins without any symptoms. The pressure within the eye causes damage to the optic nerve.

This decreases the transmission of visual information from the eye to the brain. Initially, peripheral vision is lost. But, if glaucoma goes untreated; the vision loss will progressively become more centralized.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world, and the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. It can affect people of all ages, but more commonly those over 60 years old. African Americans and Hispanics are more at risk than Caucasians. People who are diabetic or have hypertension are more likely to develop glaucoma as well. Other risk factors include a positive family history for glaucoma, chronic eye inflammation, corticosteroid use, and ocular trauma.

There are four main types of glaucoma.

The most common form is primary open angle glaucoma in which there is an increase in the intraocular pressure (IOP). This may be due to a decrease in the eye’s ability to drain its fluid. Angle closure glaucoma is a medical emergency that can cause vision loss within 24 hours.

The IOP spikes up when the drainage angle of the eye becomes blocked.

Secondary glaucoma occurs as a result of another problem. This can be from disease or an injury to they eye. The final type is normal tension glaucoma. This is the only form that has optic nerve damage resulting from an IOP that is in the normal range. The cause is unknown.

The only way to diagnose glaucoma is through regular comprehensive eye examinations. Since glaucoma is a disease of progression, it is important to keep any follow-up appointments your doctor may schedule.

These may include dilated eye exams, retinal photos, computerized scans, and visual

field tests. These tests are designed to assess the health and function of the optic nerve. They will also allow the doctor to determine if any peripheral vision loss has begun. Glaucoma cannot be cured, but with proper follow up and treatment, it can be controlled.

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Six Things That Raise Your Blood Pressure (NAPS)—Keeping blood pressure under control can mean adding things to your life, such as exercise, that help lower it. But you may not realize that it also means avoiding things that raise it.

If you or someone you care about is among the one in three U.S. adults—about 80 million people—with high blood pressure, you need to be aware of these six things that can raise blood pressure and thwart your efforts to keep it in a healthy range.

1. Salt. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends people aim to eat no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. That level is associated with lower blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because the average American’s sodium intake is so excessive, even cutting back to no more than 2,400 mg a day can improve blood pressure and heart health.

2. Decongestants. People with high blood pressure should be aware that the use of decongestants may raise blood pressure. Many overthe-counter (OTC) cold and flu preparations contain decongestants. Always read the labels on all OTC medications. Look for warnings to

those with high blood pressure and to those who take blood pressure medications.

3. Alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure. Your doctor may advise you to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink. If cutting back on alcohol is hard for you to do on your own, ask your health care provider about getting help.

4. Hot Tubs & Saunas. People with high blood pressure should not move back and forth between cold water and hot tubs or saunas. This could cause an increase in blood pressure.

5. Weight Gain. Maintaining a healthy weight has many health benefits. People who are slowly gaining weight can either gradually increase the level of physical activity or reduce caloric intake, or both, until their weight is stable. If you are overweight, losing as little as five to 10 pounds may help lower your blood pressure.

6. Sitting. New research shows that just a few minutes of light activity for people who sit most of the day can lower blood pressure in those with type 2 diabetes. Taking three-minute walk breaks during an eight-hour day was linked to a 10-point drop in systolic blood pressure.

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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 may want to consider before saying “I do” or shortly after.

People who have significant assets should consider entering a pre-nuptial agreement.

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This may make it seem that you are paying the other person’s debt. Therefore, you may want to discuss maintaining separate accounts for the payment of individual debts and then contributing an equal (or at least a fair) amount to a joint account for household bills.

Once married you should discuss 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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Feeling Bad Might Be Good

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC A record-setting loss in the first week of 2016 on the heels of lackluster market results in 2015 understandably has many investors on edge. By at least two measures, however, it is this angst that may be the reason to adopt a much more positive view of the stock market’s prospects. Earnings, revenues, free cash flow, dividends, debt ratio and many other financial metrics are important fundamental considerations that over time dictate the direction of an individual stock and the market overall. But in the short-term, how investors feel about these metrics and overall conditions can transcend fundamentals. This may be one of those times.

Measuring collective investment sentiment is difficult, especially in volatile times when sentiment literally can change from day to day. But one gauge at times has provided useful insight into what investors are thinking and what that might imply for the direction of the equity market. The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) each week reports the results of a survey of its members regarding their views of the stock market.

The responses are compiled into bullish, bearish and neutral percentages of the total responses. Week-to-week fluctuations typically do not offer meaningful information that prompts actions, but when one or more of its percentages reach an extreme, it can be time to pay attention. Relative to potential stock market movement, sentiment surveys can serve as contrarian indications. Excessively bullish sentiment often is a sign that the market may be on the cusp of a decline. Conversely, very low bullish sentiment can signal a possible market rally or more. The January 14, 2016 report from the AAII showed that the percentage of survey respondents with a bullish market view had fallen to 17.9. To put this into perspective, since the inception of the AAII sentiment survey on July 24, 1987, the bullish percent has been at or below 17.9 only 17 times (including the most recent reading) out of 1487 possible weekly readings. In every instance the S&P 500 had a gain three and six months after the bullish percent reached 17.9 or less. The average three-month gain was 6.30%. The average six-month gain was 14.00%.

The recent AAII slump in bullish mar-

ket views, however, is not the only sentiment indication suggesting that the equity market may be nearing at least a short-term inflection point. Equity investors often look to daily advance-to-decline (breadth) data for an indication of how broadly based any given day’s market movement was. Here, too, extremes in a contrarian context can provide guidance as to potential market movement. The most useful breadth extreme is when 90% or more of all stocks on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are down at any point in trading session - a condition that is not present often. To illustrate the rarity of this situation, consider that since March 12, 1965 (over 12,850 trading days) 90% or more of all NYSE-traded stocks have been down at the close only 19 times. This has happened on an intraday basis moderately more often, but regardless of being at the close or in the middle of a trading session, investment sentiment sufficient to produce this degree of lopsidedly negative breadth is rare. Often, when this calculation of the percentage of declining stocks exceeds 90, the market is poised either for a tradable and consequential short-term rally or, as has happened several times in the last 30 years, a sustained bull market move.

For example, 8/24/15 this negative breadth ratio reached 98 ½ percent of all NYSE stocks that we believe was one of the highest readings on record. On that day, the S&P 500 set an intraday low of 1867.01. By 9/17/15, the index peaked intraday at 2020.86, an 8.24% move. Like the AAII very low bullish percent reading on January 14, a negative breadth percentage recently again flirted with a reading that suggested negative sentiment had become stretched.

Neither the AAII sentiment data nor the negative breadth percentage assure the timing of a market upturn or even that one is likely. However, historically they have been useful tools to alert investors to the potential for a more positively biased equity market.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Holding Investments For The Long Term Can Be Less “Taxing” Provided by Edward Jones As we get closer to the April 15 tax-filing deadline, you may be wondering about how your actions can affect the amount of taxes you pay. Of course, you don’t have total command of some key tax-related components, such as your earned income. But one area in which you do have a degree of control is your investment-related taxes. And since 2014 was a decent year for the financial markets, you may have some gains. If you decide to sell some of your investments to “lock in” those gains, what would be the tax consequences?

Essentially, the answer depends on two variables: your tax bracket and how long you’ve held the investments.

Our tax code rewards those investors who hold their investments for longer than one year. Consequently, short-term capital gains — earned on investments held for less than one year before being sold for a profit — are taxed at an individual’s ordinary income tax rate, which for 2014 can be as high as 39.6%.

However, long-term capital gains, earned on investments held one year or longer, are taxed

at just 15% for most taxpayers and 20% for those in the 39.6% bracket. (At this tax bracket, a 3.8% Medicare contribution tax may also apply to long-term gains, so the top capital gains rate would be 23.8%.) You'll need to check with your tax advisor on your specific situation.

From a tax standpoint, you may be better off by keeping your profitable investments at least one year before selling them. But are there also other reasons to hold investments for the long term?

In a word, yes. For one thing, if you are constantly buying and selling investments, you won’t just incur taxes — you’ll also rack up commissions and fees that can eat into your investments’ real rate of return.

Also, if you are always buying and selling, you may be doing so for the wrong reasons. You might be chasing after “hot” investments, even though by the time you buy them, they may already be cooling off — and, in any case, they may not even be right for your needs. Or you might decide you need to

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“shake things up” in your portfolio because you haven’t liked what you’ve seen on your investment statements for a particular time stretch. But if the overall market is down, it tends to drag everything down with it — even quality vehicles that still have good prospects.

Rather than chasing after hot stocks or reacting to short-term price movements, you may be better off by following a “buy-andhold” strategy in which you purchase investments appropriate for your needs and then hold those investments for the long term.

Of course, “buy and hold” does not mean “buy and forget.” You may still need to make transactions, but only if it’s really necessary — such as when an investment is no longer appropriate for your investment goals.

If you want to cut down on your capital gains taxes, holding quality investments for the long term makes sense. As for an investment strategy, a buy-and-hold approach can work well for you — long after tax season has ended.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener As I write this column on Groundhog Day, the sun is shining brightly and the thermometer reads 46º. We’ve had only one significant snowfall this winter season and very few truly cold days. December was the warmest on record, a whopping 14.1º above average. January brought us more seasonable temperatures, but February is opening well above normal. Global warming and the “Super El Niño” have certainly had an effect on our weather.

Such abnormality makes me wonder what the coming gardening season will be like and how I can prepare for it. I remember that when we had a similarly mild winter four years ago we were confronted with a number of challenges during the spring and summer months. Keeping that experience in mind, there are few things that I anticipate might happen.

Weeds are likely to be early and prolific. We had dandelions blooming in our yard in January in 2012. Although our vegetable garden is often still snow-covered in March, that year it was so warm that I was already weeding early in the month so that it wasn’t overrun before I could plant. The same was true of our flower beds and lawn. It seemed impossible to keep the weeds under control. This year I will be especially vigilant so that I have a better chance of containing them.

Warm temperatures also mean that more predators survive the winter. We were overrun with rabbits and voles in 2012. Deer were also more abundant and raided gardens that had previously escaped their attention. This year we may experience similar problems. We might need extra fencing and other deterrents.

Timing is always important for proper growth and development.

Many plants need a cold dormant period to produce flowers. When that dormancy is lacking or interrupted, the growth cycle can be seriously affected. Also, excessive warmth early in the year can trigger trees to blossom early and then make them susceptible to subsequent freezes. The tree fruit crop was devastated by a late freeze in 2012. During our recent warm December, many of the buds on our trees and shrubs began to swell. Some of our rhododendron buds began to open, and some

young leaves emerged on an unidentified tree. If this warm weather continues, I fear spring blossoms will be disappointing and fruit production seriously affected.

When timing is out of sync there are more subtle effects as well. For example fruit trees may blossom before bees are active, and pollination may be reduced. Harmful insects may emerge earlier and have a more devastating effect on plants stressed by unusual weather. Some may also emerge before their natural predators appear and become more numerous and difficult to control. If unusually warm weather continues, early flowers and vegetables will have a shorter growing season.

So what might we do in this El Niño year to get ready for spring?

First and foremost, we plan to get our lawn mower serviced early. Our grass was still growing in December, so it will need attention early in the year. (Our son quipped, “Should I come early for Christmas dinner so that I can mow the lawn first?”)

For the same reason, it would be wise to clean up the yard of winter debris as soon as possible to get it ready for mowing. A pre-emergent herbicide may have to be applied earlier than usual to control crabgrass and weeds.

Avoid the temptation to remove leaves from flower beds if we get early warming. Keeping them covered will help to delay early emergence of flowers which might be subject to freeze.

Most spring flowers can withstand frost and even a light freeze, but if they are too fully developed they may be adversely affected. One spring, even my hardy daffodils suffered unsightly frozen leaf tips. The same warning applies to asparagus bed coverings. If the spears emerge too early, they can be damaged by a freeze. One spring I lost my first cutting.

If the soil dries early in the spring and the vegetable garden is workable, I will take advantage of the opportunity to ready it for spring crops.

Once the soil begins to warm, vegetables such as peas and spinach can be planted quite early and handle subsequent cold weather. In 2012, my spring beds were tilled in March and the peas, spinach, and lettuce planted and growing.

If the warm weather continues into spring, it will be very tempting to plant warm season flowers and vegetables early. Remember, however, that early warmth doesn’t guarantee continued warmth, and a late freeze is always possible.

In 2012, a friend planted all of his tomatoes

early in May, only to discover them dead the next morning because of an unanticipated frost.

If you plant early, watch the weather very carefully and be prepared to cover any tender vegetation.

Be aware, too, that even if they survive a few cold nights, the growth of warm season crops like tomatoes can be stunted by cool weather. You may actually delay their development by planting them too early.

Weather is always challenging for gardeners, and an El Niño year can be even more difficult.

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It's Spring Clean-Up Time

by Bruce Schlauch, Advanced Lawn Specialties Spring is almost here! Time to get that yard ready for a full season of outdoor enjoyment. The easiest way to prepare your lawn for a full year of relaxing and enjoyable use, is a simple and effective few step process. Following these simple steps will give you the satisfaction of a beautiful manicured lawn at a valued cost.

Start with a spring cleanup to remove fall and winter debris deposited on your property and in your yard. Removing trash, debris and old mulch will bring out the cleanliness and color around your house. Trimming plants for spring growth will help jumpstart the colors and contrast around your freshly cleaned landscaped yard.

Dethatching your yard will remove the dead little bits and pieces of yellow grass that gather just above the soil. This process

removes thatch, allowing water and air to reach the soil level and promote healthier and stronger grass growth.

Aerating your yard pulls cores of soil from the surface, loosening it and allowing moisture, oxygen, and fertilizers to penetrate deep into the soil. Compact soil is a major deterrent of a healthy green lawn.

Over seeding is one of the most important tasks involved in growing a healthy, lush lawn. While fertilizing your lawn is important, grasses slow down their rates of reproduction after a few years. Over time, lawns that have not been over seeded will grow thin and unhealthy, making it much easier for weeds to overtake the lawn.

ingly to balance soil PH, and in the proper amounts will start your way to a thick and luscious grass turf in your back yard.

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Spring Is On Its Way: Automobile Maintenance

by Thomas R. Buff It is hard to believe that this winter season is finally on its way out. This winter season was not as frigid or snowy as past winters but none the less still hard on our vehicles. The ice and snow we did have to deal with still meant tons of road salt and spray pounding the exterior of our vehicles. Our batteries were subject to many changes in temperature ranging from mild to freezing throughout this winter season. But spring is a time of fresh starts, so here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating order.

• Battery - The battery works harder in frigid temperatures, so winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance. It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The fact is that most batteries fail in the warm weather due to the abuse they receive in the cold winter months.

• Cooling System - Check the condition of all your belts, clamps, and hoses. Worn, glazed, or frayed belts should be replaced as well as bulging or cracked hoses. Flush and refill your cooling system as per manufacturer recommended intervals. The level and concentration of the coolant should be checked. Remember, coolant serves many purposes other than simply preventing the coolant from freezing.

• Tires - Cold weather can reduce tire pressure so make sure all tires are properly inflated.

Don’t forget to check the spare. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure- check the inside of your vehicle’s door for the “tire placard.” This tag has the proper air pressure for your particular tire and vehicle. If your car

is shaking or shimmying, have the tires balanced. The winter season is known for knocking wheel weight off of the tires and causing them to go out of balance. If your tires are showing signs of uneven wear, have a fourwheel alignment performed. Winter can also beat up our steering and suspension system.

An alignment is inexpensive as compared to new tires.

• Brakes - Routine brake inspection and service is not only important for safety but can also save you money in the long run. Failure to replace brake pads for example can lead to costly rotor replacement. Don’t wait until State Inspection time to have your brake system thoroughly inspected.

• Oil & Filter - Change the oil and filter as specified in your owner’s manual. Believe it or not, this is one of the most neglected service items. Keep your vehicle in good operating condition by having all fluids and filters inspected and replaced if necessary.

• Safety Items - Check all of your lights for proper operation and replace the bulbs if necessary. Replace your wiper blades and top off your windshield wiper fluid. It is a good idea to keep a gallon in the trunk.

• Exterior - Winter wreaks havoc on your cars exterior: Road salt is a car’s worst enemy. To protect your investment, have your car professionally cleaned. This service is one that will pay off in the long run. An exterior waxing and interior shampooing will keep your car looking good for many years.

Today’s economic outlook is forcing auto owners to keep their automobiles longer. This is why proper maintenance is important to extend the life of your automobile. So use the spring season as the time to freshen up your automobile. Happy Motoring!

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Detail Your Car Like A Pro (Family Features) As warmer weather approaches, car lovers are eager to raise the garage doors and get behind the wheel to experience the thrill of the open road. Keeping your car in top condition lets you enjoy those moments to the fullest.

"Choosing the right products for detailing and restoration can really make a difference when preserving your vehicle," said Craig Jackson, Barrett-Jackson chairman and chief executive officer. "When you're giving your car a full detail or even just a quick touch-up, you want to feel confident that your vehicle is protected and looks its best. Now you can bring the million dollar look of Barrett-Jackson home."

Whether it's an older model you've lovingly restored or a more contemporary vehicle you want to keep looking like a million dollars, these tips will help maintain the appearance (and value) of your vehicle so you're ready to roll in style.

• Exterior: A thorough cleaning will help shed accumulated dirt and sediment from a harsh winter, especially for a vehicle that is driven year round. Give special attention to the undercarriage, where potentially destructive materials such as salt can become trapped and corrosive.

Even if your car is garaged for the winter, a wash is a good starting place to rinse away dust and start the season fresh.

Tires send a strong message about your vehicle. Brake dust, grime and dirt can give your car a dull and aged appearance, so take time to scrub not only the tires themselves, but also the wheels and surrounding carriage. Add shine with a water-based spray formula that contains silicone emulsions to penetrate the rubber.

Finish with a wax that gives an extra element of shine while protecting the finish in between washes. Barrett-Jackson's Rapid Detailer and Liquid Wax Kit, which includes Liquid Wax, applicator pad and microfiber towel, provides a deep, wet shine with no residue and long-lasting durability. Formulated with hydrophobic polymers and genuine carnauba wax, it works on all exterior surfaces including plastic, rubber and trim.

In addition to using quality detailing products, it's also important to make sure you have the right car care accessories as well. Use a sponge or cleaning mitten that's made for washing cars instead of an old rag. When applying wax, its best to use an applicator pad, or even better, buy a wax kit that includes one. Using a microfiber towel is great for buffing off wax or polishing interior and will not leave the lint typical of a

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• Interior: Even if you're meticulous about your car's interior, odds and ends still find their way into crevices and under seats. Take a few moments to clear debris and then vacuum all over to remove any smaller particles.

An important aspect of keeping the interior looking new and healthy is replacing the moisture depleted by the sun's harsh glare. One good option is a premium three-in-one product such as Barrett-Jackson Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, which contains glycerin moisturizers to clean, moisturize and protect leather. It can be used on leather and trim, and provides UV protection to help prevent fading, cracking and discoloration.

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Baseball Is Back!

by Rich Lipinski

After an incredibly mild winter we roll into March and the start of baseball season.

2016 looks like a banner year for Northeast Pennsylvania representation in professional baseball.

Joe Maddon 3 Time manager of the year, Joe Maddon heads into the 2016, as the leader of the National League favorites Chicago Cubs. After winning 98 games in 2015, Maddon is trying to lead the Cubs to their first championship since 1908. He not only acknowledges there is a target on their backs as favorites, he is encouraging his team to embrace the target.

Cory Spangenberg The Clark Summit native is entering his third season with the San Diego Padres. 2015 was his first full season and he played 108 games, even though he suffered an injury and spent a few weeks on the disabled list. Spangenberg who was a first round draft pick in 2011, is the favorite to win the second base job in San Diego this year.

Ray Black The Wilkes-Barre native has had his share of injuries and adversity. He had Tommy John surgery in high school, followed by an unspectacular career at the University of

Pittsburgh, which included an ERA over 10.00. After being drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2011, he tore his labrum and missed two seasons. Why after all of this is he still in professional baseball? How about a fast ball that reaches 104 MPH. In 2014 he made his minor league debut by striking out 71 in 35 innings. In two seasons he has 120 strikeouts over 60 innings. If he can keep his health, he will be heading to San Francisco as fast as his fastball.

Matt Wotherspoon Mountain Top native and University of Pittsburgh alumnus will be entering his third professional season. He has had a solid start to his career with an ERA of 3.57 and rising to Double-A Trenton in 2015. While in Trenton we played at almost two years under the league average. He should enter 2016 in the starting rotation of the Yankees Advanced-A Tampa Yankees or in Trenton. A good start could bring him back home to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders.

Mike Papi The Tunkhannock native has enjoyed a stellar baseball career up to this point. In 2011, He was a key member of his High School Baseball team which made the finals. After graduating he spent 3 years at the University of Virginia, where he was an All-American. In 2014 he was drafted

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by the Cleveland Indians as the 38th overall pick, receiving an $1.25 million signing bonus. He made it to Advanced-A Lynchburg in 2015. In 2016, He should either start back in Lynchburg or in Double-A Akron.

2015 Draft Picks 2015 was banner for year for NEPA Baseball. 4 players from the area were select in the 2015 draft.

Mike Nikorak a flame thrower from East Stroudsburg was taken with the 27th pick and signed for over $2 Million signing bonus with the Colorado Rockies.

Travis Blakenhorn was taken in the 3rd round by the Minnesota Twins. He signed for $650,000 and is the 20th rank in the prospect in the Twins system.

Joe McCarthy of Scranton and Virginia University was drafted in the 5th round by Tampa Rays and signed for $150,000. His brother and Virginia teammate was draft by the Pirates but chose to return to College.

Doug Davis Central Columbia High School graduate is a former Major Leaguer; Doug played third base and catcher.

He spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League, and formerly was the bench coach of the Florida Marlins from 2003-04. He is currently the Blue Jays Minor League Field Coordinator. A field coordinator implements the philosophies and ideals and fundamentals that are set out by the major league manager and staff and translates and teaches them to the minor league staffs and coaches. They also help our farm director evaluate all of our coaches, managers, pitching coaches, strength coaches, and all other staff members. They coordinate all of Spring Training for our minor leaguers.

2016 promises to terrific year for NEPA Baseball. Keep up to date on twitter @hardcoalbasebal, or by e-mail at hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com

Warmer Weather Means Fleas And Ticks!

by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital March is known as the month that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. The trouble with the coming of the warmer weather is that we have to start thinking about most peoples' least favorite parasites...

FLEAS and TICKS. Fleas and ticks are ectoparasites (parasites that lives on the outside of your pet) and can cause significant harm to your pet.

The average adult female flea can lay 4050 eggs per day for a minimum of 3 weeks.

Because of their proliferative nature, it only takes a few fleas riding into your house to cause an infestation. Anyone who has ever had to deal with a flea infestation knows that it can take months to kill all the fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, and flea pupae, in the house.

Until you have dealt with all four of these flea life stages, your pet(s) will remain uncomfortable and have chronic skin problems. Ticks start coming back every time the temperature

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Tips For Home Decorating

by Lori Verderame At my recent appraisal stage show in Tulsa, OK, an audience member presented me with a six-page long list of the tips that I had provided during my appraisal show. I was a little taken aback by the volume of paper sheets filled with scribbled notes. I was also pretty impressed by her interest and dedication to take down each smidgen of wisdom that I imparted as I appraised, critiqued, and evaluated objects brought to me. I just didn’t know there was so much info to go around.

This woman had been taking copious notes as I talked about all things art, antique, and collectible. During my shows, I appraise objects and as they come to mind, I use the objects to be appraised in order to offer some tips about researching an object’s history, selling antiques, and museum-based preservation methods. During my post-show autograph session, this audience member told me that she took notes because she wanted to refer to my tips in the future.

At that particular appraisal show, I was talking with residential realtors and staging professionals. I discussed how to clean out a house and put money in your client’s pocket.

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are some of my favorite tips about managing your time and making your home warm and cozy.

Room by Room Don’t bite off more than you can chew. For instance, give yourself an entire afternoon to clean out the guest room. By contrast, you probably need to set aside an entire weekend to tackle the attic. Remember that closets filled with items always take longer than you think. Get organized, devote time to your project, and ask family and friends for help.

When it comes to collecting antiques, museum professionals like me always stick to categories and try to collect in categories. If you are decorating using items that you already have and are in storage, try to group them by category. This will provide decorative groupings that are seasonably appropriate.

When you put these items away after the season passes, consider using plastic bags (for smaller items) and plastic tubs (for larger items). Mark the bags or tubs by category like toys and games, china, glass, etc. It will make it much easier to find what you are looking for later.

Big WOW Main walls or confrontation walls which are the first walls that you see when you enter a room--are the most important in the decorating scheme. Place an item with a big impact on these walls: a spectacular work of fine art, a superb faux paint technique, or a bunch of family photos. One big statement piece is plenty. At the opera, only one fat lady sings and that’s enough!

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Mall Monthly: Hippity-Hippity Hop Into The Laurel Mall

by Lisa & Rocco Arruzzo Getting the itch for a little spring shopping? Out with the old and in with the new, there's definitely something about this season that makes you want to transform yourself and shop. Our stores are gearing up for the warm weather with hot new styles and accessories!

Here are some tips to make your Laurel Mall shopping experience more enjoyable: • Go window shopping • Get a Make-Over • Try on new fashions for the Spring-Summer • Go see a movie • Relax in one of our massage chairs • Browse our candy shops • Visit the pet store • Enjoy a bite to eat or grab a snack from one of our many eateries.

Every spring, our lovable Bunny pops up at your Laurel Mall. This year is no different, the Easter Bunny will be arriving on

March 12th at 1:00 PM. Come join the fun!

The Bunny will be arriving outside the Mall, greeted by Faberge Follies! Follow the parade into center court where the Easter Bunny will find it’s home for the Easter Season.

When you visit or see The Bunny, no words are needed. The Bunny is fluent in smiles and hugs! Every Easter, painted eggs and chocolate rabbits get all the attention.

The cutest Easter decorations are the children dressed in their Easter finest that stop by to see the Easter Bunny and have their fun moment captured forever with keepsake photos.

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Easter is a miraculous time of new beginnings and new life. So, we would like to wish all of you who celebrate it…. A Very Happy and Blessed Easter! God can make the rest of your life the best of your life. Today can be your new beginning.

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• Plan it out. Knowing exactly what you want before you shop will help you avoid overspending on extra things you don't need. Ask around to see if friends, family or co-workers have experience with the product and what they recommend. Research the products you want and have a specific model in mind before you buy and you'll avoid leaving a store or submitting your online cart with items you may later regret buying.

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• Become familiar with internet tools. Various sites and apps are available to help you find the best deals around. Before you buy, it's important to review ratings for the product - from both consumers like you and professional reviewers.

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The Hazleton UNICO annual event is one of our major fundraisers and has been growing in many ways each year since its inception eight years ago. Formerly a one-day event, it is now a two-day event. The number and types of vendors has blossomed. The food menu has grown with the vendors - there is something for every taste. Our original Best Meatball Contest now has a buddy, with the addition last year of a Pasta Eating Contest, which was a huge success.

Entertainment is available throughout both festival days, and varied for all ages to enjoy. Also last year our carnival area was enhanced with many more rides and games.

There were crafters galore with lovely items to purchase. Those wanting to try their luck at the tricky tray area found almost 50 different items to bid upon, including lovely baskets, gift cards, as well as other items. It is indeed an event filled with music, laughter, wonderful food, fun and more!

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Hazleton UNICO will also be conducting a gun raffle this year. Raffled items will include various guns, rifles, and cash. There are plans to choose a raffle winner at the Bell’ Italia Festival. Raffle tickets will be able to be purchased from any Hazleton UNICO member and at various local businesses, which will be announced at a later date.

Another one of our fundraisers in 2016 be a Motorcycle Run which will be held June 18th More information on the run will be forthcoming.

Hazleton UNICO hopes you will join us at our upcoming events- The Motorcycle Run in June and the 9th Annual Bell Italia Festival, which again will be held at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazle Township, PA.

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If your child has a passion for science, encourage their curiosity. Here are some ideas from 3M science experts on how to further foster a love of science: 1. Find an after school program or STEM mentor. A high-quality STEM after school program leads to improved attitudes toward STEM fields and careers; increased STEM knowledge and skills; and higher likelihood of pursuing a STEM major in college according to a study from the Afterschool Alliance.

Another option is to find a mentor. Teachers, college students and working professionals

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2. Plan at home experiments. According to 3M science mentors, taking science out of a book and applying it to real life is one of the best ways to spark an interest in science.

You can find plenty of science experiments to conduct inside your home. A great resource is www.scienceofeverydaylife.com, which features fun activities that explain science principles, like how solar energy works by cooking a pizza with the sun or how chemical reactions function by making homemade ice cream.

3. Encourage exploration. As interest grows, students are eager for more challenges. For instance, with the Summer Olympics on the horizon this year, a sport-loving student may want to explore more about the forces that impact gold medal-quality swimming, running or cycling. Linking science to another interest can further their passion.

4. Give them a challenge. A range of opportunities exist for interested students at science-based summer camps, after school programs or fairs. If your child is already on a path of science experimentation and innovation, consider encouraging him or her to enter science challenges and competitions. Each year 3M and Discovery Education partner to

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Eckley Says “Happy Birthday Pennsylvania”!

by Morgan Pearce, Education Coordinator, Eckley Miners’ Village Come celebrate the 335th Birthday of Pennsylvania at Eckley Miners’ Village on Sunday, March 13th! The Day, celebrated as Charter Day by all PHMC sites, commemorates the granting of land now known as Pennsylvania to William Penn by King Charles II of England. This land was granted by a charter, which is a formal document that creates a legal right.

When Penn was a young man, he became a Quaker. This sect of Christianity has passionate views of non-violence and the equality of man (ideas which were very controversial at the time and led to persecution). This unjust treatment led Penn to try to start a Quaker settlement in the new world, where they could practice in peace. This chance came when King Charles II wanted to settle a debt to the family and did so by granting

them land in America. In actuality, Penn paid for this land twice, since he also made treaties with local Native American tribes, giving them compensation for their land. This area was named “Pennsylvania” or “Penn’s Woods” in honor of William Penn’s father.

Penn composed a governmental system that outlined our own democracy today, with freedom of religion and representation. This freedom of religion drew many other persecuted religious sects to the area. Although Penn founded Philadelphia and began construction on a manor, he barely spent any time in Pennsylvania. Due to financial distress, he was only able to spend around 5 years total in the land he had founded.

Eckley Miners’ Village will be celebrating Charter Day from 12:00-5:00 pm. We will be hosting the Saras Sisters singing group at

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Don’t miss out on our other upcoming spring events! We will be hosting “Girl Scouts Day” on April 2nd and “Secrets and Anthracite: Presentation by Mystery Writer Marianne Wilski Strong” on May 21st. For more information, see our website at http:// eckleyminersvillage.com or call us at (570) 636-2072.

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Eckley B. Coxe - A Great Loss For The Coal Industry And Pennsylvania

by Karen Esak, Administrator, The Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center he strove, ended on May 13th, 1895 at 55 year old.

The following verses by John S. McGroarty, And the smoke from his grimy towers was the incense of his love. whom Eckley had befriended as a young man Mrs. Sophia G. Coxe, the Angel of the An- was highly prized by Sophia after Eckley's death. And after the weary struggle no curse falls on his head. thracite, was well known for her great philanNo trail of blood to tarnish the blameless life thropic works in the coal region. Her husband “Smokeless towers and silent wheels, today, on he led.

And the restless hands are folded, and the Eckley B. Coxe was actually more famous at that Peace and farewell O toiler. tireless heart is still. time. He was a true renaissance man; known as God grant that some day shall see this sad old a great geologist, mining engineer, coal opera- The eyes that pierced the darkness of the very world as happy as your dream would have to earth are dim, tor and political leader. He was a world traveler be.”

And of all his wide dominions there is only a and a great scholar. A few of his manny accomThe funeral and burial took place at Saint grave for him. plishments included Democratic State Senator, James Episcopal Church in Drifton, PA. The builder of the first steel breaker, inventor of the He walked wherever the toiler had shaped his body laid in a black cloth covered casket and was sturdy tread, Coxe traveling grate; and, when there was difalmost hidden from view by the profuse floral ficulties with railroad rates, he built his own 50 When the scented way of the roses was his, if he designs which were sent from across the United cared, instead. mile railway. Many of his coal mining patents are States. The attendance was one of the greatest used to this day. He had the loyalty of his worker And wherefore hath he striven if not for gold ever seen in the coal region with an estimated and gain? even in the midst of strikes & labor disputes. His 5,000 people. He was truly regarded as a shinworker's houses were better than any others at Answer, O lips that tremble. Answer, O tearful ning example of all that was upright and honeyes, that time. He built The Mining and Mineral Inorable. Eckley rests in piece along with Sophia stitute to educate the miner's sons. He helped That ask God's peace and blessing upon him in the small church yard of St. James Church, where he lies. many worthy causes never forgetting that he was which the Coxes built. The Church is just a an educated Christian gentlemen and lived up to Yea, twas for you, my brother, with tireless short walk from the town he lived and built in the standards to which he was born. His busy life brain 1870s.

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Sat, April 9th & Sun, April 10th - Titanic Tea - 2PM, $20/pp - Enjoy a high English Tea with salad, finger sandwiches, scones, cream or jam and other desserts, along with tea or coffee. Learn all about the grand ship & decide if you would like to book a stateroom! See the latest woman’s fashions.

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“We are very happy to have reached this major milestone,” said Krista Schneider, Executive Director of the Alliance. Designation as a Main Street community comes with several economic benefits. Among these include priority consideration under several DCED programs, including the Keystone Communities grant and loan programs, tax credit opportunities for private businesses that partner with the Alliance to invest in community and economic development programs via the Neighborhood Assistance Program, and En-

terprise Zone tax credits for private businesses that invest in redevelopment projects within the downtown district.

Currently there are only 20 formally designated “Main Street” communities in the Commonwealth (Hazleton now being one). These are viewed with high regard because they have been able to show evidence of strong organization and partnerships, including a well-articulated mission and vision, financial sustainability through the five year designation period, and established and agreed-upon goals and strategies related to revitalization priorities.

For the Alliance, these priorities include attracting new business and investment, assisting the city with establishment of the new City Park and rehabilitation of the Wyoming Street streetscape, renovating the former Security Savings Bank building as a new City Arts Center, administering a façade rehabilitation grant program, coordinating the downtown’s First Friday program, and working with the Greater Hazleton Historical Society to preserve, rehabilitate, and interpret the unique heritage and historic resources of the downtown and surrounding residential neighborhoods.

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37. Grammar topic 38. ___ Khan 39. Long, loose, heavy overcoats 41. Bleed 42. Masses 44. Fill-in 45. Air Force heroes 46. Tie up 48. Reduce 50. Charlotte-to-Ra leigh dir.

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“The entire MetroCast team looks forward to bringing this event to the community each year. We are so fortunate to have so many volunteers that give of their time to plan and help on the day of the event, and are grateful for the members of this community who participate in the 5K,” said MetroCast General Manager Tom Carey.

Like last year, proceeds from the event will again support area Veterans. “This year the proceeds will go to the homeless Veterans program at the Wilkes-Barre VA Hospital, which provides transportation services, social service assistance, rehabilitation equipment, recreation programs, activities, homeless Veteran’s services, holiday gifts, and more,”

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Registration for the event is 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM and the entry fee is $25 prior to race day. The course is challenging for experts, yet easy enough for walkers. All ages are invited to enter. Medals will be awarded for the top three men and women finishers in each of 14 age categories and trophies will be awarded for the top three men and women overall. Anyone registered by February 28 is guaranteed a “MetroCast Giving Back 5K Run/Walk” dry-fit t-shirt. A complimentary hot breakfast will be served after the race.

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Community Calendar March/April 2016 March 2 Lenten Lunch, Wednesday, March 2 at Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main Street in Conyngham. Lunch menu includes: soup, bread, dessert and a beverage. Cost: $3.00 per person. Soup and devotion will begin at noon and continue each Wednesday during Lent. Each week a different local Pastor will be giving the devotion. If school is cancelled because of the weather, our luncheon will also be cancelled. For more information, contact conynghamumcty@ptd.net, call 570-788-3960, or visit www.conynghamumc.org.

ton. Families and students who would like to learn more about the school and its programs are invited to attend. The Spring Open House is a unique opportunity to visit the school and observe the Kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms in session. Families will have the opportunity to talk to teachers and administrators, to review curriculum, and observe how ICS delivers a quality Christian education. Staff will be available to discuss tuition assistance, as well.

ICS is a non-denominational Christian school that has been serving the greater Hazleton area for over 30 years. ICS exists to provide an excellent education founded on biblical principles, where the focus is not to teach to the test but to reach each individual student. Students have an excellent teacher-to-student ratio for a productive and focused classroom environment.

Busing is provided from six neighboring school districts. For more information about Immanuel Christian School see website: www.ICShazleton.org and Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/ICShazleton/ or you may call the school at (570) 459-1111.

March 6 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, March 6 from 12 to 2pm or until food runs out.

Come enjoy a hot meal, something sweet and great company! Open to the public. Eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing all of you!! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday School at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more informa- March 9 Lenten Lunch, Wednesday, March 9 at Conyntion, call 570-790-3753. gham United Methodist Church, 411 Main Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, Street in Conyngham. Lunch menu includes: March 6th, Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. soup, bread, dessert and a beverage. Cost: $3.00 Hunter Highway in Drums from 8am to Noon. per person. Soup and devotion will begin at Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham noon and continue each Wednesday during or sausage, pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, Lent. Each week a different local Pastor will yogurt, assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - be giving the devotion. If school is cancelled $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3 & 3 and under are free. because of the weather, our luncheon will also be cancelled. For more information, contact conynghamumcty@ptd.net, call 570-788March 8 Annual Spring Open House, Tuesday March 3960, or visit www.conynghamumc.org.

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Day Parade, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Alec Campbell Division 1 of Carbon County and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Mollie Maguire Division 1 of Carbon County, will take place along Broadway in Jim Thorpe starting at 1pm on Sunday, March 13. The event will be held rain or shine. Grand Marshal Francis "Snitz" O'Donnell. You can show your support for the parade by becoming a sponsor, patronizing the businesses of our sponsors, or purchasing our merchandise to wear proudly on parade day. For more information, check out our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/carbonstpatsparade.

because of the weather, our luncheon will also be cancelled. For more information, contact conynghamumcty@ptd.net, call 570-788-3960, or visit www.conynghamumc.org.

March 16 Lenten Lunch, Wednesday, March 16 at Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main Street in Conyngham. Lunch menu includes: soup, bread, dessert and a beverage.

Cost: $3.00 per person. Soup and devotion will begin at noon and continue each Wednesday during Lent. Each week a different local Pastor March 13 The 19th annual Carbon County St. Patrick's will be giving the devotion. If school is cancelled

March 19 Children’s Easter Egg Hunt & Dinner for children & youth, Saturday, March 19 at 5pm at First United Methodist Church's Social Hall, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. Event includes Dinner, Egg Hunt, Games & Prizes & a Craft!!

Parents are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Please RSVP by March 13. To register or for more information, call 570-889-5123.

March 11 Festival Fundraiser Lenten Fish Fry Dinner, Friday, March 11 from 4-7pm at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. The menu will include breaded haddock, cut beans, mac n’ cheese, stewed tomatoes, cole slaw, assorted beverages and dessert. Adults - $10 and children 10 and under - $5. Walk-ins welcome and take outs available. The reservation deadline in March 9th. Please call Barbara @ 570-7881676 to make your reservations.

March 12 Holy Rosary Parish will host a Luncheon on Saturday, March 12 from 10:30am-12noon. The meal will be held at Catholic Social Services, 214 W. Walnut Street in Hazleton. All are welcome.

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March 17 Heritage Hill invites seniors to an Irish Heritage Celebration on Thursday, March 17 from 6:307:30pm. There will be Celtic Folk music, Irish cream coffee, and green ice cream. Bring someone who has never been to Heritage Hill before and be entered to win a “Pot of Gold!” Please RSVP by March 10 by calling Rachael or Toni at 570-427-4500.

The 13th Annual Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off Saturday, March 19 at 12 Noon sharp. There will be an Irish Mass at St. Vincent's Worship Center at 10am on Parade Day. All are welcome to start off our St. Patrick's Day Celebration the way they do in Ireland with Mass. We are the Biggest and Best Little St. Patrick's Day Parade this side of the Atlantic! Whether you are a participant or a patron, this is THE parade to be at! Girardville is one, if not the, most Irish town around and individuals come from all over the country and beyond to be with us on this special day. For more information, visit our Facebook page.

March 20 ACS Chinese Auction, Sunday, March 20 at Lakeside Ballroom, Route 54 in Barnesville.

Doors open at 11:30am, Auction begins at 2:30pm. Prizes include: $1,000 CASH, Laptop, Disney Hopper Passes, Vacations, Lotteries, Gas, Oil, iPad and much more. Food and baked goods will be available for sale. For more information, call 570-645-4228 or email madula@ ptd.net benefits the American Cancer Society.

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March/April 2016 own photos! Please RSVP by March 18 by – fill a bag for just $5! Contact the library at (570) 889-5503 or www.ringtownlibrary.org Main Street in Conyngham. Lunch menu calling Debbie Hauze at 570-427-4500. for more info. includes: soup, bread, dessert and a beverage. Cost: $3.00 per person. Soup and devo- March 31 tion will begin at noon and continue each Caregivers, do you have questions about April 16 Wednesday during Lent. Each week a differ- caring for a senior loved one? Heritage Hill The Lehighton Area Pool Pals, a nonprofit orent local Pastor will be giving the devotion. invites caregivers across the area to a Night ganization whose objective is to raise money If school is cancelled because of the weather, with the Nurses on Thursday, March 31 at to support the beautiful Lehighton Pool, will our luncheon will also be cancelled. For more 6:30pm. This gathering gives attendees a be conducting their annual Indoor Yard Sale/ information, contact conynghamumcty@ptd. chance to interact with each other, discuss Basket Raffle on Saturday, April 16 at the Lenet, call 570-788-3960, or visit www.conyn- problems, get tips, and learn from each other highton Recreation Center, 243 S. 8th Street on how they can better care for senior parents in Lehighton. The Pool Pals are treating this ghamumc.org. or family members. Light refreshments will years event with a very important goal in be served to those attending. Please RSVP by mind!!!. Our goal this year is to buy a II foot March 26 by 7 foot fiberglass fish sliding board for the It’s an Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Heritage Hill! calling Jody or Michele at 570-427-4500. smaller children of the community to enjoy.

Heritage Hill invites children aged 10 and This fish sliding board will replace the deteunder to an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 2 & 3 March 26 from 2-3pm. An Easter Egg Hunt Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used riorated palm tree in the children section of will be held with a lot of goodies for children Book Sale, Saturday, April 2 from 9am-9pm the pool and will provide countless hours of split in groups: ages 2-4, 5-7, and 8-10. There and Sunday, April 3 from 11am-4pm. Thou- enjoyment for the children of our communiwill also be photos with Easter Bunny -- kids sands of items at bargain prices! Hardcovers ties. Although the cost of the slide is in excess and pets are welcome. Heritage Hill will take $2, Paperbacks 50 cents, children’s books of $12,000.00, the Pool Pals are comfortable and print photos for free for guests. Feel free 25 cents. Plus DVD’s, audio books, board that with the help of the community, they to bring your phone or camera and take your games, puzzles, and magazines. Sunday only will be able to raise the money in time for the 2016 swimming season.For more information, call Diane at 610-377-5275. continued from page 56

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The highest musical integrity, irresistible energy and five-fold charisma distinguish Borealis in the chamber music field. Audiences love their exquisite programming that includes the finest of the classics, engaging commissioned works, opera arias and works for piano and winds. The Washington Post praised their “sensitive collaborations that have a sophisticated and cosmopolitan air.”

Peter G. Davies of the New York Times described one concert as “a polished, elegantly turned performance…each work received lively, expert and musicianly treatment by this skilled and exceptionally talented chamber group.” Joseph Horowitz, also of the New York Times describes “lively communicative readings…the performance was a scintillating one.” The Philadelphia Inquirer writes that “they demonstrated the sort of rapport that characterizes the very best chamber playing.”

The Borealis Wind Quintet was formed in 1976 at the Juilliard School of Music. The five members enjoyed a love of music, friendship and a goal to make the best music possible. These elements have defined the essence of Borealis for over 30 years. One of America’s most successful chamber ensembles, Borealis continues to share the passion for music and the determination to present the highest quality musical performances, new repertoire, recordings, editions and musical education.

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reputation for giving performances with great artistic expression, musical integrity and technical virtuosity. The choice of repertoire reflects the group’s artistic personality and their enjoyment of performing.

Through its long history, Borealis has developed an insight into audience reaction and crafts their programming not only to give audiences significant intellectual and emotional content but to further enjoy the performances with lively verbal program notes, surprise musical gems and warm interaction.

Each year the Greater Hazleton Concert Series offer special outreach performances and workshop by several of its professional performers. These programs are offered free

of charge to schools in the greater Hazleton area. The Borealis Wind Quintet is well known for their passion for teaching and workshops for young students. They will be presenting two outreach programs in the Hazleton area.

The first program will be presented at Holy Spirit Academy, and the second program will be presented at MMI Preparatory School.

The evening performance will be held at 7:30 PM, Wednesday March 30th. Tickets for the concert are on sale now. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 788-4864. Find more information on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series’ website at www.hazletonconcertseries.org and on its Facebook page.

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This year Easter Sunday is March 27th! With that it brings spring flowers, chocolate eggs, ham, paska bread and all the traditional favorites. Born and raised in Hazleton, I was taught at a very young age that Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Vigil was the most solemn time of year. However, it didn't stop us from the excitement of dying eggs and shopping for our new Easter Outfit to wear to church on Easter Sunday! It reminds me of all the traditional foods my Mother would prepare ahead of time so that everything would be ready for the traditional "Blessing of The Basket" at church on Holy Saturday. Afterwards, we would rush home to eat the Ham, Hrutka, Easter Pie, Kielbasa, Horseradish & Red Beets, Paska Bread, and if you were lucky you could have a piece of Coconut Cake or nut roll to top everything off. All these favorites are still on my menu for Easter which I've passed on to my own family . My daughter included her favorite Salmon Recipe which is perfect for Friday's during Lent along with her favorite recipe for Asparagus! The asparagus is so delicious! It's perfect to serve alongside your Easter Ham. Wishing you all a Happy Easter from our family to yours!

Cheesy Baked Asparagus “We tried this and it was delicious! It has become one of our family's favorite side dishes. We hope you enjoy it too!” —Patty Collum Ingredients: 1 Bunch of Asparagus, Woody Ends Trimmed 3 Tablespoons melted Butter ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ pepper 1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese ¾ cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Italian Seasoning to Taste Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with some tinfoil. Place the asparagus on the baking sheet and drizzle with melted butter.

In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Sprinkle seasoning mix and parmesan cheese over the top.

Place in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and top with the mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of italian seasoning over the top.

Return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese, allow it to brown.

Rose's Easter Pie “Back by special request from our readers, my mother Rose's Easter Pie recipe. I hope it will become a favorite of yours too!” —Beverly Collum Dough Ingredients: 10 cups flour 4 raw eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 Big Scoop (about 1 cup) Crisco Directions: Mix by hand add 1 cup warm water, 1 cup warm milk, 3 teaspoons baking powder. Mix well until ball forms.

Divide dough into 12 balls, 1 each for bottom crust, 1 each for top crust. Roll out.

Filling Ingredients: 3 doz. hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped 5 pounds Hot Sausage, cooked & diced 5 pounds Cooked Ham, cooked & diced 6 pounds whole milk Ricotta cheese 1 pound Pecorino Romano Cheese grated 4 raw eggs 1 1/2 cups Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley chopped Salt, Pepper to taste Directions: Put all filling ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Fill pie crusts, cover with Asian Glazed Salmon Fillets top crust. Brush top crusts with egg wash, sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at Ingredients: 350 for 1 hour. This recipe will make 6 4/6 ounce Pieces of Fresh Salmon Fillets ¾ cup Brown Sugar deep dish pies

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½ cup Lite Soy Sauce 3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce 2 Tablespoons Minced or Pureed Ginger 1 Tablespoon of Minced Garlic ½ teaspoon Dried Red Pepper Flakes (more or less to your taste) 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Scallions to garnish Directions: Place the sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, a dash of red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice in a nonreactive saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes stirring constantly until the sauce forms a glaze. Set aside.

Preheat the broiler. Place the salmon on a broiler pan and baste with the sauce. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Broil the Salmon Fillets until cooked through, about 8 minutes, basting again with the glaze.

Remove the salmon from the heat and baste once more with the glaze and top with scallions before serving.

Serve over rice with your favorite vegetable.

Hrutka (pronounced Hur-ut-ka) “If you're Slovak, then you absolutely know what Hrutka is!!! Just another traditional food that my family prepares for Easter. You either love it or hate. Most Slovakians love it because we grew up with it. This recipe is my Baba's recipe (Anna Lutsky) that was handed down to my Mom. It's best served with horseradish and red beets and just a tiny bit of salt!” —Beverly Collum

Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs 1 qt. whole milk 1 pinch cloves 1 pinch cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg 1 pinch salt (and I mean a pinch of each) Directions: Crack eggs into a large double boiler.

Once the eggs are all in the pot , run a knife through the yolks of each egg (just to break the yolk), Add milk. Stir very gently as to not scramble eggs. Cook over low to medium heat until your egg mixture form curds and the whey separates. This will take approximately 1 hour. Do not rush cooking this or you will end up with scrambled eggs. Once the egg mixtures starts pulling away from the sides of the pot it's finished. Pour into a colander that has been lined with layers of cheese cloth.Pull the cheese cloth up and begin forming a ball. Keep twisting tighter and tighter until all the moisture is out of the egg mixture. Once all the moisture is out tie the top tightly with butcher string. Make sure it's a complete ball. Here comes the fun part ..hang your "Egg Ball" to dry overnight. We hang ours on our kitchen cupboard with a pot underneath. Next day, take your egg ball

down and place on a plate. Carefully, remove the cheese cloth. Once the cloth is removed cover with saran wrap and store in the refrigerator.

Aunt Gen's Fresh Coconut Cake “One of our Easter traditions was a fresh baked white coconut cake. The best part was the fresh grated coconut! I could remember my Dad taking the coconut downstairs to his work bench to crack it!

He would then bring it upstairs and the fun would begin!! Peeling the coconut is a little bit of a chore but well worth the taste!!!! This recipe is from my Dad's sister Genevieve. Aunt Gen is no longer with us but her Coconut Cake Recipe continues on!” — Beverly Collum

Ingredients: 4 eggs separated 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 1 cup shortening 3 cups flour (sifted) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups fresh grated coconut Directions: Beat egg whites until stiff, set aside. Quickly cream shortening and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat until fluffy. To the creamed mixture, add dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla, add coconut. Last, fold in stiff egg whites. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9" cake pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Frost with your favorite butter cream frosting and sprinkle with coconut!

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PTPA Presents: Jesus Christ Superstar Hazleton’s Community Theater, the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, will present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s internationally renowned rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the J. J. Ferrara Center downtown for six performances starting March 11. The show will be directed by PTPA founder Joelle Witner.

Jesus Christ Superstar, with lyrics by Tim Rice, is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week in Jesus’ life. It focuses on the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and Judas Iscariot and ends with the crucifixion.

The show ran on Broadway for nearly 1,000 performances opening in 1971. It has been revived on Broadway several times and been nominated for or won many Tony and Drama Desk awards. International tours have been running since the original Broadway production closed, and the show is a favorite for professional and community the-

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PTPA’s production will be presented March 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7 p.m. and March 13 and 20 at 3 p.m. The theater group’s allyou-can-eat dinner buffet will be available 90 minutes prior to each performance.

Starring as Jesus will be Steve Witner while Christopher Maruzzelli takes on the role of Judas. Joelle Witner will sing the part of Mary Magdalene, Lee Alucci will be Herod, and James Micklow and Jacob Sessock will share the role of Pilate.

Jesus Christ Superstar is presented entirely in song with no spoken lines. The music of the show, well-known to most theatergoers, will feature local professional rock band AM Radio playing the entire score live for each performance.

The musical was transferred to the movie screen in a widely viewed film in 1973 and wasre-worked for television in 2000.

Though the show is set in the time of Jesus and many of its accounts are biblically accurate, Webber and Rice added contemporary

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