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007 Fall Senior Health & Fitness Guide 023 Fall Automotive Guide 029 Family & Community 048 Outdoor & Recreation 053 Dining & Entertainment 062 Legal & Financing 066 Home & Garden

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007 September 2016 Calendar 019 Business Card Bulletin Board 022 Puzzles & Trivia 030 Community Calendar 074 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 074 Advertisers Index

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SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Laurel Mall Walkers, Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, Sept. 21: 11 a.m.-noon Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Community Education Programs and Events WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD Free!

KNOW ABOUT STROKE Learn about the signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation available. Call 570-501-4600 to register or for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 7: 2-3 p.m., LVH–Hazleton, sixth floor, Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation GUNDERSON CENTER FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION PATIENT REUNION This event is open to all former patients of the Gunderson Center. Seating is limited. RSVP required by Sept. 6. Call 570-501-4632.

Thursday, Sept. 15: 2-4 p.m., LVH–Hazleton, Hilltop Café, lower level Free!

ATV SIMULATOR AND SCORE PROGRAM Learn safe riding techniques, rules of the trail, safe riding gear and maintenance.

Ages 8-15 with adult supervision. First 50 youth age 8 and older will receive a Patagonia stainless steel water bottle and a chance to win one of two ATV safety helmets and goggles.

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Saturday, Sept. 17: 10 a.m.-noon LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center Free!

SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Seating is limited. RSVP required by Sept.14.

Call 570-454-4752. Free for Senior Choice members; $9 per person for non-members Topic: Fall Prevention Tuesday, Sept. 20: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Wednesday, Sept. 21: noon-5 p.m., LVH–Hazleton, first floor conference room Free!

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Infants and Children SIBLING CLASS Free!

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Fee is $25 per couple if not enrolled in prenatal class series or $25 per additional person for registered couples.

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In the September issue of Panorama for the past two years, I have devoted this column to my personal journey in dealing with Prostate Cancer.

My journey began just like all others with a routine visit to my Urologist who performed a very simple blood test called Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA). When the results were provided to me, it came with calmness that it is elevated but may be nothing.

I can tell you that it was something because after many tests, including a biopsy, it was determined that I had a mid-range in aggressiveness cancer that required treatment sooner rather than later. After a short time (one week), I began my due diligence on all treatments that were available. I met with my surgeon and radiologist, listened and asked questions. I decided to have surgery using the da Vinci assisted method. The da Vinci system or as I came to call it “My date with the robot” was in October 2013. October 2016 will be three years since my surgery. I am most happy to say that my doctor has declared me to be in remission. I continue with routine testing every 6 months and will con-

tinue this procedure for five additional years.

There are important lessons to be learned from all of this. Most of which was the early detection of this terrible disease. The facts are that about 238,000 men are determined to have Prostate Cancer each year with about 33,000 losing their life as a result. A large number of those deaths could have been prevented with minor routine testing. Just a simple PSA blood test can be the easiest way of detecting this deadly disease.

Doctors agree that early detection is the best way to deal with this dreadful disease.

In addition to the PSA test there are several new tests that are being developed. To explain them here would require a level of medical expertise that I do not have. When you visit your doctor be sure to ask about the newest tests for early detection. These tests aren’t likely to replace the standard PSA test anytime soon but they might be helpful in certain situations. For example, some of these tests might be useful in men with a slightly elevated PSA to help determine whether they should have a Prostate biopsy. These tests might be more helpful in determining if men,

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who have already had a biopsy and didn’t find cancer, should have another one to confirm the results. Doctors and researchers are trying to determine the best use of each of these tests.

Finally, no one who has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer wanted to join this brotherhood. Know this… you are not alone.

There are many who are here to help, including me. Should you be told that you have this cancer and feel the need to discuss it, I’m available. Please feel free to call me.

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Foodborne Illness: The Risk To Seniors And Prevention At Home

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers When certain disease-causing bacteria, viruses, or parasites contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness also known as food poisoning. In the U.S., salmonella, norovirus, campylobacter, E.coli, listeria, and clostridium perfringens are the most common foodborne illnesses.

The Risk to Seniors As seniors age, it is normal for their bodies to not work as well as when they were younger. Organs and body systems change, and are less able to combat bacteria. That is why seniors who contract a food borne illness are more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even lose their lives.

Here are some key factors that could make older adults more susceptible to contracting a foodborne illness in the first place: • There may be a decrease in stomach acid secretion, which is a natural defense against ingested bacteria.

• The stomach and intestinal tract may hold on to foods for a longer period of time.

• The liver and kidneys may not rid the body of toxins as readily.

• The sense of taste or smell can be affected by medication or illness, and may not always alert the senior when food is spoiled.

• The side effects of some medications for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, or cardiovascular disease or the chronic disease itself may weaken the immune system.

soning range from upset stomach, diarrhea, fever, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and dehydration, to more severe illness or even death. Anyone experiencing symptoms of a foodborne illness should call a doctor immediately.

How to Avoid Contracting a Foodborne Illness at Home Older adults must be vigilant when handling, preparing, and consuming foods, and there are ways to significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness, especially in the home.

• Wash your hands, utensils and food surfaces often. Wash hands with warm, soapy water before and after handling or preparing food.

Use hot, soapy water to wash utensils, cutting boards, and other surfaces that are used.

• Keep raw foods separate from ready-to-eat foods. Keep raw meat, poultry, fish and shellfish away from other foods when shopping, preparing or storing foods to prevent crosscontamination.

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• Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods immediately. Do so within two hours of purchasing or preparation. Refrigerate foods within one hour if the room temperature is above 90 degrees F. • Defrost food safely. Don't thaw food at room temperature; defrost it in the refrigerator. If you microwave frozen food using the "defrost" or "50 percent power" setting, cook it immediately.

• If in doubt, throw it out. If you aren't sure if a food has been prepared, served, or stored safely, discard it. Food left at room temperature too long may contain bacteria or toxins that can't be destroyed by cooking. Even if it looks and smells fine, the food may not be safe to eat so don’t taste it.

Foods to Avoid Food poisoning is especially serious and potentially life-threatening for older adults and people with weakened immune systems. They should take extra precautions by avoiding the following foods: • Raw or rare meat and poultry • Raw or undercooked fish or shellfish, including oysters, clams, mussels and scallops • Raw or undercooked eggs or foods that contain them, such as cookie dough and homemade ice cream • Raw sprouts, such as alfalfa, bean, clover and radish sprouts • Unpasteurized juices and ciders • Unpasteurized milk and milk products • Soft cheeses, such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined cheese, and unpasteurized cheese Refrigerated pates and meat spreads • Uncooked hot dogs, luncheon meats, and deli meats Comfort Keepers® can help. Our caregivers help seniors and others to properly prepare foods for healthy meals – and even help with food shopping. Caregivers will also help with tasks around the home, provide companionship, and help keep seniors safe. Call your local office today.

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

Wisdom From A Tavr Patient: Jeanne Mcardle Feels And Acts Like A Superhero provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network More than a year ago, Jeanne McArdle’s cardiologist told her a day would come when her aortic heart valve would need to be replaced. The spunky, energetic Lansford woman told him, “You’re crazy. I’m 85 years old. I can’t go through that procedure.”

McArdle was mistaken. She was a perfect candidate for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). “With TAVR, the diseased valve is replaced using a long, flexible tube (catheter) inserted through a small incision in the groin or chest,” says Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy Misselbeck, MD, with LVPG Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery.

“TAVR is perfect for people who aren’t candidates for open-heart surgery, but are generally in good health and wish to stay active,” says LVHN cardiologist William Combs, MD, with LVPG Cardiology.

How TAVR works TAVR is performed by a team of expert cardiologists and heart surgeons. They work together in a hybrid operating room (OR), which contains the equipment found in both a traditional OR and cardiac catheterization lab. After TAVR, most people feel better almost immediately and are well enough to leave the hospital in three days.

TAVR is done for patients with aortic stenosis, the narrowing of the opening in the aortic heart valve. This results in decreased blood flow through the valve into the aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body.

As it becomes harder to push blood through the valve, the muscles of the heart stretch and thicken, leading to an increased likelihood for heart failure.

People with aortic stenosis may experience: • Chest pain • Fatigue • Shortness of breath • Lightheadedness • Fainting

In her own words After she started experiencing symptoms, McArdle – a mother of five, grandmother of six and great-grandmother of three – received the TAVR procedure at LVH–Cedar Crest in January 2016. Here, she shares her story, her wit and her wisdom.

Her TAVR experience “When I came out of the operating room, I was ready to get off that table and walk home.

That’s how good I felt, and I’ve felt good ever home. Wednesday, I get my hair done and go since.” bowling. Thursday, I play cards and go out to “They told me I would feel like a new woman. dinner. And then I’m free on the weekend.”

I feel like a bionic woman. I have all new parts.”

“I’m looking forward to flying to Virginia to see my great-granddaughter, who is named after Life after TAVR me – Elizabeth Jeanne. And next summer, I may “My friends cannot keep up with me. I’m not go to Europe.” bragging, but they just can’t. And some of them Next Step are younger than I am.”

Learn more about minimally invasive TAVR “I’m a reader, so I have to go to the library. Then tonight, I’m going to play cards – pinochle. To- valve replacement. Visit LVHN.org/TAVR or morrow I have to visit a friend in the nursing call 610-402-CARE.

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September 2016 National Assisted Living Week The 2016 theme, “Keep Connected,” recognizes the increasing opportunity technology can offer to enhance the care and overall experience in assisted living communities.

“Keep Connected” encourages assisted living communities to support opportunities for residents to use the latest communication tools to engage with the world around them.

Furthermore, “Keep Connected” acknowledges the myriad ways assisted living staff and supporting business partners are revolutionizing the care provided in these communities through innovations in technology. Our entire care continuum at the Laurels is program based and can be accessed by every nurse through our laptop computers and iPads.

However, “Keep Connected” is about more than technology. Assisted living reminds us that sometimes the best relationships are formed face-to-face. For many staff members, residents become family, and this bond can never be broken. Meanwhile, assisted living communities are an integral part of the larger community. Our staff cultivates connections with local families, business owners, government organizations, community organizers and others to ensure that our residents remain an active part of the Laurels, where they call home.

At the Laurels, we encourage our residents to use our touch screen computer to keep in

touch with out of town family members and help them use the many search tools and applications to stay up to date on all the latest technology. This year, NALW is Sept. 11-17, 2016. We have quite a few unique activities scheduled to increase technological use and understanding.

Laurels 13th Annual Family Reunion We had such a beautiful day for our reunion! The weather was beautiful and the cookout was delicious. Traditional favorites such as hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad were served along with an array of delectable desserts! We raised money for our activity fund by selling chances for our beautiful tricky trays, 50 25/25 drawing and our every-favorite, bake sale and book sale. We also enjoyed great musical entertainment by our friends, Tony Angelo and Bobby Seamon.

We hope everyone had a wonderful time and we look forward to our next gathering during the holiday months!

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils The beauty of essential oils is that they support the body, mind and spirit through our entire cycle of life. For seniors, essential oils can play an important role in maintaining a healthy and joyful life. Essential oils can help support and strengthen all physical, emotional and mental functional systems of the body

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including the immune, digestive system, nervous system, muscles, skeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Diffusing essential oils can support emotional balance and memory. An aromatherapy hand or foot massage can provide support for emotions by both the olfactory/limbic pathway in addition to the emotional benefits of caring touch.

At the Laurels, staff members are diffusing essential oils, as well as using the AromaTouch Hand Technique, to improve the quality of life in our residents. The Aromatouch Technique involves the use of essential oils for stress management, immune support, inflammatory response and homeostasis. The technique includes four primary steps designed to minimize systematic stressors to autonomic balance. Each step includes the application of two essential oils or essential oil blends specifically formulated to support healthy emotional and physiological functions for well-being. If you would like more information regarding the use of essential oils at the Laurels, give us a call at 570-455-7757.

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

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

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

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

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

What Would You Do?

by John Degenhart, DC There was once a man named Job in the Bible. He was a good man, worked hard, was wealthy, but he gave generously to others and he followed God’s laws. He didn’t know this but Satan asks God if he could take away all of Job’s possessions to test his faith. God agrees, so here is the scenario.

First, all of his oxen, donkeys, sheep and finally his most important camels are all taken away. Then all of his workers, then his beloved sons and daughters. As you read this, what would you do?

First he grieved. He tore his clothes, shaved his head and grieved before God. So there is a time to grieve. Then he praised God for giving him all of these things in the first place. And then he finally settled down and said, "The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. Ashes I come into this world, and ashes I shall leave”.

Satan wanted Job to curse God. Instead, Satan despised how Job’s faith still brought

glory to God. So God restored Job’s health, his family, his wealth and all of his possessions.

If Job knew of the discussion between God and Satan, I think it would have been easier for him to cope with his loss. That’s how it is for you and me. We don’t know how God is working in our lives. So what loss are you going through right now? How are you reacting to that loss?

I tell you this, be not deceived by what you see in this world. We work to have nice houses, nice cars, and nice clothes. And there is nothing wrong with that. But there is a daily spiritual war where God wants us to rise above whatever losses this world throws

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So if you feel broken as you read this, grieve, get on your knees and cry. Get it all out. But then let your faith force you to do what seems unnatural. Praise God for how great He is; realize He is in control. And like Job, I tell you in the long run, God will get you through your terrible loss.

If you lost everything like Job did, could you still trust God? What would you do? You could get bitter, or you could get better. Let your pain help you to be stronger to help others be uplifted in their pain. Amen

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L-Methylfolate: The Superior B Vitamin

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L-Methylfolate is a water-soluble essential B vitamin found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, citrus fruits and beans.

Research has established that supplementation with folate before and during the first two months of pregnancy can support proper neurological development in the fetus. Additionally, folate plays a key role in the metabolism of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a sulfur containing amino acid that is created in the body from methionine, an essential amino acid derived solely from dietary intake. High plasma levels of homocysteine appear to injure the vasculature, impairing the functional abilities of endothelial and smooth muscle cells.

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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. Walk-

ing 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 & Hospice 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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Eat Well, See Well

by Dr. Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Researchers are increasingly finding a link between good nutrition and ocular health. It is now believed that progression of eye diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration, can be slowed by a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and vitamin supplementation.

Two nutrients that are extremely important to visual acuity are lutein and zeaxanthin. These are found in green leafy vegetables and eggs, and help reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases. This

is especially important in maintaining a healthy macula and in reducing the risk of macular degeneration.

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is a common antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables. Along with boosting our immune system, evidence suggests that it may slow the progression of cataract development.

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Zinc is a necessary mineral that helps with transporting vitamin A from the liver to the retina. This aids in the production of melanin, which is a protective eye pigment found in the retina. Zinc is most abundant in oysters, shellfish, and liver.

Essential fatty acids are also needed to maintain good ocular health. They help keep the nervous system functioning properly and help increase the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-inflammatory in nature which helps with chronic dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, and meibomian gland dysfunction. Omega-3s are most readily available in oily fish such as salmon and sardines.

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Dealing With Life’s Daily Grind - BRUXISM

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Patients are increasingly presenting to my office complaining of generalized tooth wear and sensitivity as well as radiating jaw and facial pain.

Such symptoms, as well as a host of others, result from excess grinding or clenching of one’s teeth either during the day or even at night while sleeping.

Bruxism exists to varying degrees ranging from mild symptoms requiring little to no treatment to severe cases resulting in devastatingly damaging dental consequences. Should one suffer from nocturnal (night time) bruxism, one may be unaware of its occurring until complications from it arise.

Following are presenting signs and symptoms of bruxism: 1) Increasingly sensitive teeth due to worn enamel 2) Severely worn, broken or fractured teeth with flattened biting and chewing surface 3) Nocturnal bruxism; extreme and loud enough to wake your partner 4) Painfully tightened and tired jaw muscles which may feel like a bad earache 5) Soft tissue damage such as lacerated cheek and tongue 6) Persistent facial pain leading to chronic headache After reading this column thus far, you or someone you know may exhibit some, if not all, of the signs and symptoms listed. You may now be asking yourself, “When is a good time to seek the help of a dentist for this condition?” The answer is simple. Since bruxism is no stranger

to all individuals from children right through senior citizens, I strongly advise seeking the help of a dentist as soon as signs and symptoms begin.

At this point, you are probably asking yourself, “What causes this condition?” Although bruxism is occurring with an ever-increasing frequency, doctors themselves do not completely understand the causality of bruxism.

Despite the lack of total understanding, there are psychological and physical indications which may shed some light on causality of bruxism.

The key indicators include but are not limited to: 1) Stress, Depression, and Anxiety as well as medications take for them 2) Sleep Disorders 3) Maloccluded teeth 4) Suppression of one’s feelings such as anger and despair 5) Teething in children 6) Classic Type A behavior with aggressively competitive and hyperactive behavior 7) Psychological Disorder 8) Diseases affecting the Nervous System 9) Substances such as caffeine, illicit drugs, tobacco and alcohol in excessive amounts Should you exhibit moderate or even advanced signs and symptoms of bruxism, don’t worry. I know it’s easier said than done, but treatments are available even in the most extreme cases.

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Appliances such as mouth guards or splints may also be used in the treatment of bruxism.

Splints are composed of hard acrylic material which fit over your lower or upper teeth. Mouth guards are softer than splints and also fit on your lower or upper teeth.

With life comes stress, tensions, and a whole host of ups and downs. Generally speaking, learn how to reduce, if not eradicate stress totally, avoid sugar or caffeine-laden beverages at night, and see your dentist on a regular basis to reduce the likelihood of bruxism in your life.

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Do You Have A Fear Of Falling?

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As well as addressing physical problems, a good falls prevention program will also address a person’s confidence which plays more of a part in falling than people realize. When someone is afraid of falling, they will stop doing things which will compound the problem as it results in weakening of our muscles and our balance reactions. We have found when we place our clients in our Safety Overhead Harness System, people become more willing to do activities they would not normally have the confidence to do such as stand on 1 foot, step onto a step or even dance. This allows them to start the process of retraining their balance systems which over time will carry over into their daily lives.

Thursday, September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center has a mission to prevent seniors falling so we will be holding Falls Risk Assessments at our clinic. If you want to see if you or a loved are at risk of falling call us at 570-501-1808 and schedule a free Assessment. If you know you or a loved one is having balance and falling problems, come in for a free question and answer session and we can see if you would benefit from a Falls Prevention Program.

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Diet And Skin Disease

by Stephen Schleicher, MD An article on this topic was published last month in the journal Dermatology Times. Here are some quotes from the article and my assessment.

“The high-glycemic diets, or diets loaded with things that turn into sugar quickly, can trigger acne.” Possibly; probably depends on one’s genetic makeup. I ate tons of candy as a kid and hardly ever developed zits. Then again, I had plenty of cavities…..

“Studies suggest that diets that are high in skim milk, particularly in male patients, may be associated with acne flair-ups.” Followed by: “whey protein, found in protein supplements including shakes, might be among the dairy products that promote acne formation”. Note the “may be” and “might be”.

“There has been promising research that prebiotics and probiotics, which can be found in food, can help some patients with eczema”, states one clinician. He concludes: “While some of the studies have been promising, there has really not been an answer as to which particular bacterial strain or combination of strains is best.” Honest conclusion. Most studies have found no link between eczema and diet.

“Patients with eczema might benefit with reduced flares if they drink juice made from anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables, such as black currants, red grapes, carrots, beets, spinach, celery, cucumber, parsley, green juices and wheatgrass. Dark green vegetables such as parsley, kale, cucumber, zucchini, green pepper and celery are very helpful”. Once again: “might benefit”. Certainly would make for a wild juicer drink.

“Diet is thought to be key in controlling psoriasis, both in terms of the many suspected sensitivities that may keep the skin reacting and as a major factor in determining the alkalinity of the blood”. Hogwash.

“Diet can impact photoaging…..There’s one really interesting study where people were given tomato paste for 10 weeks before they were exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Researchers found that there was less redness with the UV radiation than there would have been without the tomato paste; so, there was less sun damage”. Ok, go eat a bowl of spaghetti before your next sun exposure

Start The School Year With Your Child's Smile!

by John J. Della Croce DMD, MAGD, FACD, Della Croce Dental Care It’s the start of a new school year, and your kids are set with new clothes and school supplies. But don’t forget about your child's smile!

Children will adopt the habits and routines enforced by the parents. Even if they don't brush perfectly, the fact that they do it daily sets a brushing routine that will become part of their daily constitution. Incorporating this routine puts it on autopilot and always on your radar. It is on the parents to insure their children develop good personal hygiene habits. Little children don't have the motor dexterity to brush their teeth without adult help until they can tie their shoes.

Add these dental health tips to your backto-school checklist: 1. Beware of drinks containing lemon or citrus flavors. If you child is involved with sports, and is "hydrating" regularly with a citrus based drink, the chances of decay increases dramatically. I recommend the new waters infused with berries, pomegranate, melon, but not citrus fruits such as lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It's not so much the sugar that is the primary problem. It is the citric acid present in lemon/lime drinks. The new infused waters have no artificial sweeteners, no GMO's, and no calories and preservatives.

2. Take your kids to the dentist. Start the school year right with a dental cleaning and exam. Ask your child’s dentist about sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent decay.

These treatments are easy an way to stop cavities before they start.

3. Pick the right snacks. Swap out lunchbox

no-no’s with healthy alternatives. Instead of chips, crackers, or gummy fruit snacks, try nuts. Replace juice and soda with milk or water. Avoid candies and granola bars, offering crunchy snacks like celery sticks, baby carrots and cubes of cheddar cheese.

4. Make brushing and flossing fun. To keep their mouths healthy, kids need to brush twice a day for two minutes at a time. Try these tricks to make oral hygiene more exciting: • Use a sticker calendar. Let your kids place stickers on each day to represent brushing and flossing.

• Play music. Collect your kids’ favorite twominute songs and make sure they brush the whole time.

• Personalize. Help your child pick a themed toothbrush in his or her favorite color.

• Provide a kid-friendly floss holder. These Y-shaped devices make flossing more comfortable.

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Fast, Coordinated Care Helps Bill Bauer Overcome Aortic Dissection provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network The patient’s right hand was pale. His wrist had no pulse. He did have a blood pressure.

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In The ER After reviewing Bauer’s EKG and chest X-ray, emergency medicine physician Gerald Coleman, DO, rules out a heart attack. Then Bauer starts shaking his right hand and complains of pain in his left leg. Coleman and intensivist Anthony Valente, MD, a friend and colleague of Bauer’s who came to the ER to check on him, suspect an aortic dissection, a life-threatening tear in the inner lining of the aorta, the main artery that carries blood through the body. A CT scan confirms it.

A phone call to LVH–Cedar Crest mobilizes a team of caregivers who prepare for Bauer’s arrival via MedEvac helicopter. "In a health network like ours, there’s a familiarity among caregivers and a knowledge of the protocols that make things happen quickly," Coleman says. "It cuts out the logistical planning and allows us to focus on the patient."

Arrival At Lvh–Cedar Crest More than 20 caregivers await Bauer's arrival. One of them is cardiothoracic surgeon Raymond Singer, MD. He determines the tear started in the section of the aorta that ascends from the heart and continued along the length of the aorta, which bends like a candy cane and descends through the abdomen.

Blood is flowing through the tear into the lining of the aorta – instead of through the blood vessel itself – preventing enough blood from reaching Bauer's organs and extremities.

Bauer had a very extreme case of aortic dissection known as malperfusion syndrome.

For patients with this complication, very little blood is going to the vital organs. The survival rate is 15 percent. Bauer needs emergency surgery to restore blood flow. "Every minute counts," Singer says. "It’s important for patients with an aortic dissection to be in a facility like LVHN with the capabilities to perform this complicated surgery."

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Heritage Hill Senior Community Announces New Daybreak Director

In The Or Assisted by cardiothoracic surgeon Vincent Lotano, MD, Singer replaces the section of the aorta where the tear originated with a polyester tube that keeps blood flowing through the vessel. He also repairs the aortic valve, which was damaged by the tear. During WEATHERLY, surgery, Bauer’s body temperature is lowered Pa., Aug. 9, 2016 to 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) – Heritage Hill Seto protect his brain. After the seven-hour pronior Community is cedure, his body is gradually warmed. pleased to announce the promotion of Recovery And Rehab Giglotti, The next day, Bauer can breathe without Angela LPN, CDP, who a ventilator. Slowly he begins to regain funchas been given a tion in his arm and legs, and his cognitive functions are normal. Once well enough, he new responsibility as is transferred to LVH–Hazleton’s Gunderson Daybreak Director.

Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation. There, She is responsible Angela Giglotti LPN, CDP he's encouraged by visits from co-workers for supervising the and motivated by therapists. In three weeks, community’s Memory Care Program, while he can walk the length of the center’s hallway. exceeding the community’s service standards, program goals, and philosophy. She Another Step is involved in all aspects of the community, On Dec. 16, Bauer returns home to find including coordinating assessments of new a metaphorical step in his recovery – the step residents, marketing and family relations, from his garage to his kitchen. "It seemed and coordinating activities of the memory higher," Bauer says, but as he regains strength, care community. it’s not as daunting. Bauer suffered minimal Giglotti has been employed at Heritage nerve damage in his hand, but his legs are Hill for eight years, starting as a personal care now strong enough to drive him between his aide and worked her way to become a mediBloomsburg home and work. cation technician, treatment aide, charge assign, and resident concierge before becoming 'Why Me?' Still unknown is why this happened to Daybreak Director. She also has previous exBauer. Although people with high blood pres- perience working at an adult day care center sure or Marfan syndrome (a connective tissue and skilled nursing facility.

She graduated from Lincoln Technical Indisorder) are at greater risk for aortic dissection, Bauer has neither. Yet he does know stitute with an LPN degree and has an assoyou can receive excellent care close to home. ciate’s degree from Lehigh Carbon Commu"Most people don’t survive what happened to nity College. Giglotti is a Certified Dementia me, let alone have a good quality of life," he says. "Mine is getting close to being back to normal."

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Giglotti is originally from Lehighton, and currently resides in Summit Hill. She volunteers with her local fire department on their fundraising committee and is a committee chairperson of Heritage Hill Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Team, “Hill’s Angels.” She loves spending time with her family and friends and enjoys mountain biking and fishing.

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Hepatitis C: A Silent Epidemic Among Baby Boomers (BPT) - Did you know baby boomers are at higher risk of being infected with the Hepatitis C virus, and that often they don't show symptoms for many years? That's a concern, because Hepatitis C is a serious liver condition that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus.

Seventy to 85 percent of those with Hepatitis C develop a chronic infection, which can lead to liver disease, liver cancer, and even death. In fact, as many as 3.5 million people in the U.S. have Hepatitis C and most don't even know it.

What is most alarming is that those who are at highest risk are not aware that they can be living with this silent epidemic. Seventy-five per-

cent of people with Hepatitis C are baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965. It is not well understood why baby boomers have high rates of Hepatitis C, but it believed that some could have been infected from contaminated blood or even from tattoo needles or ear piercings before precautions were adopted.

Due to the high prevalence, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends those born between 1945 and 1965, who are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C, get tested for the disease. The only way to know if someone has Hepatitis C is to get screened through a simple one-time blood test. However, because most baby boomers are not aware that they are at higher risk, they are not tested and may be unaware that they have the infection.

Not only does this affect that person, but it can continue the spread of Hepatitis C to loved ones.

There are new and successful treatments, which can eliminate the virus, preventing liver damage and liver disease. Antiviral medications can cure approximately 90 percent of Hepatitis C infections but the biggest barrier is diagnosis, which can be difficult since people can live for decades without any symptoms. This is why talking to a doctor and getting screened is so vital. Early diagnosis leads to early treatment and the prevention of health problems that Hepatitis C can present over time.

Unfortunately, the delay in diagnosis and treatment has been a contributing factor to half of the cases of liver cancer in the United States, which incidence increased by 72 percent from 2003 to 2012. Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of Hepatitis C testing, recently launched a new video for baby boomers to help raise awareness and create a better understanding of the importance of Hepatitis C screenings.

The CDC continues to urge those born between 1945 and 1965 to speak with their doctors about getting screened. One simple blood test can make a huge difference in someone's life.

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Prostate Cancer: Know Your Options September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The month is observed by health experts, advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health. Designating a month for the disease serves the purpose of increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, educating about risk factors and symptoms, and advocating for further research on prostate health issues.

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• Surgery—If prostate cancer hasn’t spread outside the gland, invasive surgery is often used to remove the prostate.

• External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) – Also known as intensity-modulated radiation therapy or IMRT, this method uses highenergy x-rays to kill cancer cells and is administered over several weeks of daily treatments.

• Brachytherapy—Also known as internal radiation therapy, brachytherapy uses small radioactive pellets, or “seeds,” that are placed directly into the prostate to deliver radiation over a period of several months.

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But, many adults don't know which vaccines they need.

Each year, thousands of adults needlessly suffer, are hospitalized, and even die from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines.

If you're living with a chronic condition like heart disease, getting vaccinated is even more important because heart disease can make it harder for you to fight off certain diseases like the flu or increase your risk of serious complications from certain illnesses such as pneumonia. Some vaccine-preventable diseases, like flu, can even increase the risk of another heart attack.

Talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional to make sure you have all the vaccines you need.

The good news is that getting vaccinated is easier than you think. Adults can get vaccines at doctors' offices, pharmacies, workplaces, health clinics, and health departments. Visit vaccine.healthmap.org to find a vaccine provider near you. Most health insurance plans cover the cost of recommended vaccines - a call to your insurance provider can give you the details.

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If you have heart disease, it is recommended that you get: • Influenza vaccine each year to protect against seasonal flu • Pneumococcal vaccines to protect against pneumonia and other pneumococcal diseases In addition, all adults need: • Tdap vaccine to protect against whooping cough and tetanus • Zoster vaccine to protect against shingles if you are 60 years and older.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration adds that the primary reason for severe nighttime accidents and reduced driving safety is dim, cloudy or improperly lit headlights. In fact, a 20 to 50 percent reduction in headlight output leads to a 90 percent increase in the possibility of an accident. Yet an estimated nine out of 10 cars on the road have dirty or yellowed headlights that greatly reduce vision and need to be replaced, repaired or restored.

Before hitting the streets, it’s important to not join the majority—check vehicle headlights and ensure that visibility is high. Try these headlight maintenance tips to prepare for the open road ahead and improve vehicle safety year-round.

• You have choices for better headlights: Better headlights can help increase visibility farther down the road, which in turn can help drivers feel safer and more secure when driving at dusk, dawn or nighttime. If there’s an object on the road, better headlights can help drivers react sooner. Any upgrade above a basic headlight replacement can create a better, safer experience for drivers. Many high-performance halogen

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headlights don’t increase glare, which avoids affecting other drivers on the road.

• Replace before burnout: Headlights can dim over time so make sure to replace them before they burn out. If you can’t remember the last time the headlights were changed, it may be time for an upgrade.

• Always swap in pairs: It’s very important to replace headlights in sets of two. Since headlights dim over their lifetime, a new bulb paired with an old bulb will create an uneven field of vision, which can be a major distraction on the road for oncoming traffic.

• Consider DIY: Depending on the vehicle’s make and model, changing the headlight bulbs can be a simple process that doesn’t require a mechanic or service professional. Various online guides exist to help consumers swap out headlight bulbs in a matter of minutes. Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for replacement procedures, needed tools and safety precautions.

• Restoration as an option: The average age of vehicles on the road today is more than 11 years old. Millions of these cars have faded, cloudy plastic headlight lenses. There are DIY restoration kits that can help you restore clarity and remove the hazy yellow appearance on headlight lenses. A good restoration kit can let up to three times more light shine on the road from the same, once cloudy headlight.

• Keep it clean: Be sure all vehicle lights, including headlights, taillights and turn signals, are clean.

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What's That Sound? Car Noises And What They Mean

by Thomas R. Buff As we all know, an automobile is a complex combination of electrical and mechanical components crafted together to give us a smooth riding, quiet mode of transportation. But in the process there are a variety of problems that frequently plague these engineering marvels.

Some of these problems come in the form of strange noises that can range from a simple annoyance to something that can cause a major problem. If your car is trying to tell you something - listen to it.

• Clicking or tapping noise from under the hood - An automobile engine that exhibits a tapping or clicking noise is something that will get your attention. Does the sound come and go? Does it get louder with engine acceleration?

Did your oil light come on? Check your oil level. These types of sounds can indicate anything from worn engine parts to a minor adjustment.

Any noise coming from your engine should be checked ASAP. Severe engine damage can result from this type of noise if not repaired promptly.

• Clunk from the front end - This is a common noise that can be frustrating. If the clunk comes

when you hit small bumps in the road it could be worn front end parts such as ball joints, struts or shocks. Turn the wheel from left to right, if the clunk comes when you turn the wheel in one direction it could be a bad axle shaft. Does it happen when you accelerate? This indicates a bad engine mount or u-joint. Take your vehicle to a reputable service shop who specializes in front end work. A bad steering component is something not to be left alone.

• Rattling noise - This is also a complaint brought to repair shops. Any loose nuts or bolts can rattle and drive you crazy. Exhaust system parts can rust away and cause a pipe or muffler to touch an under body part. Wheel lug nuts can come loose and make an annoying rattling sound. A car lift is usually needed to pinpoint a nasty rattling noise.

• Humming or growling sound while driving - A humming or growling sound is a red flag for wheel bearing problems. Does the sound get louder as speed increases? Wheel bearing noise will in fact make a distinct growling noise that increases as speed increases. Wheel bal-

ance can cause a humming sound but it would come and go at certain speeds. Transmissions and drive shaft or axle problems can also emit both of these nasty noises. Take your vehicle to a technician before the damage becomes a safety issue.

• Squeaks and squeals - If you hear a squeal when you accelerate it could be a slipping engine belt. If your belt tensioner is worn out it will cause the belt to slip and make and annoying squeal. Listen for squeaks when you apply your brakes. Squeaks are the most common brake noise problem that is usually due to built up brake dust that accumulates on and around the disk pads. If the noise turns into a high pitched squeal or grinding noise when the brakes are applied, it could mean the brakes need to be replaced. Have your brake system checked as soon as possible.

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of Transportation. Of those, nearly three quarters can be attributed to wet pavement. When roadways are slick, dangers such as skidding and hydroplaning quickly become concerns. Tires can be the best defense against such hazards, as a healthy, reliable set of tires will give your vehicle the traction it needs to safely stop and corner on slick roadways. Before the tires can do their job, drivers will need to take a few steps of their own.

Before you hit the road, know what to look for on your tires. Tire tread helps to channel rainwater safely between your tires and the road - but only if there's enough tread available to do so. When new, tire tread runs 9/32 of an inch deep. Tires are legally worn out with just 2/32 of an inch of tread remaining, but this doesn't leave enough depth in wet conditions.

Tire Rack, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, makes an even safer recommendation. "When rain is a concern, drivers should replace their tires when they reach 4/32 of an inch of remaining tread depth," says Woody Rogers, product information specialist at Tire Rack. "By the time you reach 2/32 of an inch, your tires won't have enough tread to avoid hydroplaning."

To make sure that your tread is deep enough to keep your tires firmly rooted on the surface of the road, Tire Rack recommends a simple quarter test. Place a quarter upside down into the grooves on your tires. If some part of George Washington's head is covered by tread, then you have at least 4/32 of an inch left. "The difference between 2/32 of an inch and 4/32 is admittedly very small," Rogers says, "but the impact on safety is quite large."

If hydroplaning occurs, coast carefully. Hydroplaning happens when water on a roadway and vehicle speed combine to cause one or more of your tires to lift from the surface of the road.

When this happens, the vehicle's steering wheel will likely jerk, and the vehicle could pull abruptly toward the puddle.

"Slowing down in rainy conditions is always a good idea, but it may not be enough for the surprise waiting up ahead. Having the appropriate tread depth is a must for preventing hydroplaning," Rogers says. "If you do hydroplane, grasp the steering wheel firmly and avoid slamming on the brakes. Braking could end up worsening the skid, causing you to lose even more control of the vehicle."

Driving in the rain is never fun, but with the right tires, it can at least be safer. When the rubber meets the road, make sure it's up for the job.

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Skimmers: Avoiding Fraud And Card Compromise

by COO Francesco Mercuri, CUCE One of the most common forms of fraud in 2016 is the use of a skimmer device, and the occurrence is increasing tremendously.

According to a study provided by FICO this year, there was a 546% increase in skimming fraud in 2015. Skimmers target unsuspecting card customers in places where they frequent almost every day. A skimmer is a foreign device that is used to steal customer information from a card’s magnetic stripe when their card is swiped through it. A thief will attach this device directly over the card slot of commonly used machines, such as ATMs (automated teller machines) or gas station pumps. Skimmers can also be placed inside a machine, however the installation of this type of skimmer is more technical which makes it uncommon. An exterior skimmer is so welldisguised that a customer will not even realize it is present.

The skimmer works by reading and copying the card information that is contained in the magnetic strip. A customer can still complete their transaction if a skimmer is present.

Thieves will also sometimes place another device on the machine to record a customer’s PIN (personal identification number). Devices include a micro-camera or a PIN pad which overlays the keypad and captures keystrokes. Thieves obtain the stolen information by physically retrieving the device, or in some cases accessing the data remotely. Because they are stealing card information contained in the magnetic stripe and obtaining the physical PIN number, thieves can replicate these cards and use them like they are the customer. According to a 2014 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 22% of all data breaches reported in the financial services sector were credit card skimming attacks and nearly 87% of skimming attacks were carried out on ATMs. You can avoid your exposure to this threat.

You will need to simply practice vigilance before you use your card by performing a brief inspection of the machine you are about to use. Before you use an ATM, gas pump, or any other machine you will swipe your card, perform a physical inspection. Look for signs of tampering on the machine, specifically near the card reader itself and the keyboard.

Inspect the face of the machine for tape or glue residue. Tug on the cover of the card insert to test if a skimmer has been attached.

Inspect the PIN pad for a keypad overlay. Visually inspect the machine for a micro-camera, typically these are located near the envelope holder, above the PIN pad, around light fixtures, security mirrors, and the canopy, if applicable. When using the PIN pad, cover your hand while you are entering your PIN to shield from any recording camera.

If you believe your card has been compromised through skimming, immediately contact your financial institution or card company. You should also notify law enforcement and file a police report. Skimmer devices are a very serious matter, as they can affect several individuals, especially in high traffic and high use areas.

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by Lori Verderame Scandinavian design focuses on the lifestyle choices of those living in the lovely regions of Northern Europe. In Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, furniture must be thrifty in cost, comfortable, and related to outdoor living.

The unique seasonal weather changes known to Scandinavia dictate much about how life goes on there. For instance, in the summer, there are long days of sunshine. In the winter, darkness fills days and nights.

Home decorating takes its cues from these seasonal characteristics. In Northern Europe, there is an interest in using animal skins for warmth along with small scale fireplaces and wood burning stoves. Decorative patterns are produced via hand woven textiles in the forms of upholstered cushions, blankets and throws, and pillows. Scandinavian homes often have windows that reach from floor to ceiling allowing light into the rooms. Some of

the furniture is even painted light colors, like white, and washed in pastel colors to give the sense of light during the dark winter months.

Scandinavians are style innovators like their Viking ancestors. They are thrifty, forward thinking, and smart. They are not afraid of hard work, consider new ways to use old materials, and recycle, repair, and restore before considering replacing objects within their homes and office spaces. Scandinavian interiors were most popular in the 1960s with the furniture designs of Hans Wegner, Alvar Aalto, and Eliel Saarinen among others. Ergonomically comfortable chairs, sofas, and stools are commonplace in Scandinavian design in natural color schemes like sky blue, beige, green, brown, white, etc.

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Reversing The Trend; Business Is Booming At The Laurel Mall…

by Lisa & Rocco A new restaurant is among five new stores coming to the Laurel Mall, while its last original store is moving within the building.

A new restaurant, CookFella’s Kitchen, will locate in part of the former Dino’s Pizza space near the mall elevator at Center Court.

CookFella’s will be operated by the husbandand-wife team of Nick and Mary Cottone, who have experience running restaurants locally. They will serve cheesesteaks, hamburgers, cold and hot sandwiches, burritos, French fries and will be open for breakfast. The new eatery will have a counter with stools for eatin customers and an additional seating area for the restaurant will be created in the Kmart Wing of the mall. The restaurant is slated to open for October.

Other current store move changes include 3R Wicker, a new store that opened within the last year, has occupied the former Dino’s dining room space. Seattle Style Espresso previously located in the North Wing, has relocated next to Auntie Anne’s Pretzel at Center Court.

By the end of September, Reviello Insurance, an agency that will offer all types of insurance, will be opening for business located in the former Sears portrait studio near Dunham’s Sporting Goods.

At the same time, Rebekah’s Creations, a new store that is a family owned business, will be making room for her new scents of body butter, lotion parfaits, room and body spray, sugar scrub, bath bombs, bath truffles, soap, and candles in the former coffee shop located

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Bath Fitter will open a small store next to the new GNC by the end of September.

T-Mobile will open a new store in the former Christopher and Banks space next to Cafe Europa around November 1st. This will be their newest prototype 3,600 square foot store.

Spirit of Halloween, a seasonal store that sells costumes and related merchandise, is coming back for YOU … visit SPIRIT at our Strip Center Shopping Mall between Aldi’s and Dollar Tree.

The mall’s last original store, GNC Nutrition, is moving from the location it has called home, since the mall opened to accommodate the new TJ Maxx department

store, which will take up almost the entire northwest corner of the mall. The store will have an outside entrance, from the parking lot near the mall’s front entrance, as well as an entrance from inside the mall. Both new store spaces are currently under construction.

GNC will stay open for business while their new store is under construction which will be located across from Game Stop.

TJ Maxx will create 35 jobs; the other new stores will double that number. Stores that opened within the last year have created about 120 new jobs.

Meanwhile, the mall has expanded its Sunday hours, which are now 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Please bring one or two copies of a current publication that you read regularly (a newsstand magazine or journal publication in your industry-profession). This will be a hands-on experience and new research technology will be introduced.

Huff is a freelance writer and the author of books for women entrepreneurs, with feature articles in Pennsylvania Magazine, Highlights for Children, Home Business Magazine, and many other publications.

The BDWN monthly meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, September 17, at the Tamaqua Public Library, 30 S. Railroad St., Tamaqua. The meeting is free and opened to the public. All writers, published, or as yet unpublished, are welcomed! Anyone interested in researching are welcomed.

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Hazleton Mural Artist Selected The Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress and its partners have selected a professional artist to paint a large outdoor mural within the central business district.

Mary Veronica Sweeney, a Hazleton native, reached out to the Alliance when a longtime friend, Terry Bauder, told her about the project. Sweeney, an accomplished visual artist, muralist, and educator, now lives in Somerville, Massachusetts. Her commissions have included images large and small for organizations like PBS, Scholastic Books, Bantam Doubleday, and St. Martin's Press. Sweeney also co-curated a well-received exhibition in 2005 with the Smithsonian Museum of Art about the 101 year old American treasure, muralist Bernarda Bryson-Shahn. In 2015, she had an exhibi-

tion of her landscapes at Harvard University’s Gutman Library.

“I was really excited about the project when I first heard about it. I felt like this was my chance to give something back to my hometown,” said Sweeney, who graduated from Bishop Hafey High School in 1975. Sweeney, who went on to receive her master’s degree in fine art ​from the ​Pennsylvania ​​Academy ​of Fine Arts and a master’s degree in arts education and innovation from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, recently finished a large mural project in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

She has been working on murals for years thanks to inspiration she received from the rich tradition of mural artists dating back to the WPA period in American art history, and her arts training in Philadelphia, home to the world-renowned Mural Arts program within the Thomas Eakins House, where Sweeney was a year-long arts-resident. Currently she teaches art at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Progress, who is commissioning the artwork in partnership with Hazleton POWER!, believes that the message the mural conveys will be very important. “We solicited recommendations from the community as to what they wanted the theme of the mural to be, said Krista Schneider, who serves as Executive Director of the Alliance. “The feedback we got was that people wanted the mural to recognize the city’s history—the coal mining history and the European immigrants who came here in search of opportunity—but they also wanted the mural to be about the future as well. And they wanted the mural to convey optimism: a community with new immigrants where everyone is coming together to make the future bright. And that is what Mary Veronica’s mural is going to be all about,” said Schneider.

Sweeney reached out to Schneider and to several local historians, including Charles McElwee at the Historical Society and Tony Greco at the Standard Speaker, to learn about the history of the mural site and the role that that particular stretch of Wyoming Street has played in the City’s past. She found that it was home to not only the Feeley Theatre’s motion pictures, Hazleton Hall’s vaudeville acts, and the Hazleton House’s shops and apartments (now the site of Hazle Drugs), but it was also home to Thomas Edison’s Electric Illuminating Company, which was established a power plant in 1883 at the southwest corner of Wyoming and Green Streets (now the site of the city’s Northside Parking Plaza). Edison founded this company with several local businessmen to electrify the city. Hazleton became the third city in the country to have electric lights (New York City and Sunbury had them sooner).

“So here you have America’s greatest inventor and entrepreneur investing in Hazleton in 1883, which speaks to the city’s promise, innovation, and optimism of that time period,” said Sweeney. “I thought how great it would be to carry this into the future—to have Edison’s creativity and confidence transcend time and inspire what is the future of the community—the children.”

In addition to Edison and other historical references, children’s faces will be an important component of the mural, and Sweeney would like to incorporate the faces of local children into the painting. She wants those faces to represent the ethnic heritage of the

city too: Italian, Irish, Slovak, German, Dominican, Puerto Rican, and others. Any parent who would like their child (ages 8-12 years old) to be represented on the mural should email her a photo with the child’s name and age, as soon as possible. Emails can be sent to mvswee@gmail.com.

Sweeney plans to start her work towards the middle to end of August, with intentions of finishing it up in September, weather permitting. Sweeney will also host a workshop towards the end of the project to teach others about the techniques of mural art.

“We are really excited about the project,” said Bill Spear, owner of Hazle Drugs pharmacy. Spear had the wall behind his drug store (along Wyoming St.) prepared for the mural. “It’s something we think will enrich and beautify the community. I was happy to do it, and I’m looking forward to seeing it take shape.”

“Having our community decide what they wanted the message of the mural to be was important to us,” said Hazleton POWER!’s director Jocelyn Sterenchok, a partner in the project. The community is contributing the project in other ways as well: Sherwin Williams will be donating all the paint needed for the project, and Vercusky Painting will be donating use of their scaffolding.

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Sophia G. Coxe—A Life Time of Service to Others

by Bryan Dunnigan, The Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center

Sophia was a life long resident of Drifton.

She lived at the Coxe home from 1869 until the time of her death in 1926. Coming from the Fisher family of Philadelphia, Sophia was well educated and enjoyed the life of a socialite. In 1869 Sophia was married to Eckley B. Coxe who was a prominent mining engineer and founder of Coxe Brothers and Company.

Being raised in Philadelphia and enjoying city life, this marriage and relocation to Drifton was a drastic change. The coal fields were a far cry from center city Philadelphia.

Sophia immediately saw the needs of the miners and their families and set about to improve their lives and conditions. She was well known throughout the Patch Towns and mining communities. Sophia was instrumental in build the first hospital located in Drifton, which was a 12 bed infirmary staffed with a doctor and nurses.

In 1883 St. James Episcopal Church was built only a short walking distance from the

Coxe home. Sophia personally taught Sunday School at the church for 40 years. Her favorite holidays were the Fourth of July and Christmas. Prior to the Christmas holiday, Sophia would travel, along with her secretary, to New York City and Philadelphia to personally picked out the children's gifts. Two gifts were bought for each of the children - one practical and a toy. Christmas at Cross Creek Hall, located across the street from St. James Church, was forever remembered by those fortunate children touched by Mrs. Coxe's generosity.

The Coxe home was always full of guests, family and friends. There were blind guests from the Philadelphia's Overbrook School for the Blind. Sophia's father, Joshua Frances Fisher was one of the founding fathers of the school. The gardens were beautiful and the paths were stone lined so blind individuals could find their way thru the botanical gardens and flower beds and enjoy their fragrance.

After her passing in 1926 provisions left in her will provided that the house would be used as a respite for elderly women. Guests were of-

fered a two week stay at the house. This continued until 1987 at which time the decision was made to direct funding toward charitable assistance. Forever remembered as the Angel of the Coal Fields, Sophia's legacy still continues on to the present day.

The Sophia Coxe Memorial Foundation and Education Center was founded to preserve this legacy. The Coxe home is opened for tours. Guided tours for individuals or groups can be arranged by calling Bryan Dunnigan at 570-926-6706. The Foundation also offers dinner parties, private teas, bridal shoers, clubs and group meetings. Check our web site, www.sophiacoxefoundation.com for events and classes offered monthly.

The Foundation's associate membership is available for those who wish to help support the Foundation in the restoration and preservation of the historical home. If you are interested in joining our volunteer group, please contact the number above. Thank you for all the support.

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Local Business Group Votes In New Officers

The Hazleton Area Networking Association (HANA) is a group that has been quietly meeting for ten years and offers a tremendous advantage over other business networking groups. First and foremost, is the exclusivity factor. We only accept a single member from any given profession or trade. Once you are voted into the group, you have effectively locked out your competition. The value of the exclusivity component cannot be overstated.

Another important factor, which sets HANA apart from similar organizations, is the fact that we are not a social networking club.

While we certainly enjoy each other’s company, our singular goal is to exchange real business leads. We have a portion of our meeting devoted to telling the membership what each member is looking for that week, and another segment where various members deliver leads requested from prior meetings. It's actually quite impressive to see the system in action.

Also, we have two members speak each week regarding their business. This is a perfect opportunity for them to discuss their business in depth with the group. A question and answer session follows each speaker.

Melody Fuller, our Social Networking Coordinator, then posts a synopsis and picture of the daily speakers on our Facebook Page.

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Pictured in photo (left to right): New officers for HANA: Membership Committee: Jeff Strizak of Sonny’s Tree & Lawn Service and Tom Yesilonis of National HVAC Service; HANA President: Harry Werkeiser of Bonanza Steakhouse Restaurant; Vice President: Antonio Napoliello of Napoliello Masonry; Treasurer: Desiree Anderson of Jones-Kohanski & CO, PC; Not in Photo: Educational Coordinator: John Prokopovich of Nutrition Made Easy; Social Networking Coordinator: Melody Fuller of Hair of the Dog. While HANA is selective in approving new members, we are opening our meetings to local business owners that are hungry for new business. As an invitation only business referral organization, owners and managers of local businesses are normally invited or sponsored. However, you can attend one of our meetings just by calling one of our membership committee chairmen, Tom Yesilonis or Jeff Strizak at 570-401-1012 to register.

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Our goal is to generate real business among our exclusive membership, and promote the economic growth of Hazleton and the surrounding communities.

If you are looking for dependable, reputable contractors and business contacts, hire a HANA member. Our members have proven track records in the community and are ready to go to work for you. If you are a small business ready to grow to the next level, get to one of our open meetings and witness what makes our small group so successful!

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Mangia! (EAT) And More At The Bell’ Italia Festival

by Patricia Ann Ignar, Hazleton UNICO Member Come hungry when you visit the Hazleton UNICO 9th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival this year. Over twenty food vendors are expected to be serving their specialties including pizza, stromboli, meatballs, pasta, fried calamari and shrimp, wings, pulled pork, ribs chicken porchetta, pepper shooters, pizza frite, potato pancakes, fries, fried dough, funnel cakes, gyros, and plenty of delicacies to feed your sweet tooth.

We continue to grow each year with more things to engage visitors of all ages. This year’s focus is our Kiddie Korner where youngsters will be find fun things to do just perfect for their ages and interests. There will be face painting, coloring contests, “Simon Says” using dance moves, games, and more. The children will be able to win prizes for their efforts. Kiddie Korner will run from 1 PM to 5 PM on Saturday of the festival. Sunday’s special treat will be a visit from Rainbow the Clown.

Entertainment will be taking place throughout the two-day event. Crowd pleas-

ers Deano Noto and Danny Ferole will make special appearances wooing listeners with their beautiful musical selections.

Other headliners will be Frank Gervasi, Chris Pavlick, and Tara Malloy. Several local studios will give performances by their talented students as well.

An addition last year that was highly praised by visitors was the Spaghetti Eating Contest. Participants from young to the “not so young anymore” will be able to join in the fun of being the first one to empty his or her plate of spaghetti. Spectators seemed to have as much fun watching as the eaters did eating!

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favorite meatball recipe and bring them to the festival for the Chef Lou Memorial Best Meatball Contest.

Judges will analyze the entry

meatballs in several categories and choose what they agree is the “Best Meatball of 2016”.

Feeling lucky? Then visit the Hazleton UNICO Tricky Tray Tent and see if you can win one of our fabulous tricky trays. There will be plenty of baskets and gift card prizes available to win. We make it easy for you – you only write your information ONE TIME one your main ticket. Then all you do is tear off your mini-tickets from the main ticket which already have your ticket number on them and place them in the prize containers.

NO HAVING TO WRITE YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER MULTIPLE TIMES! We make willing easy, so hope to see you at our tent!

Crafters will also be part the festival as they have been in the past, so you can enjoy their work and products and bring home a special remembrance of the day.

The Hazleton UNICO 9th Annual Bell Italia Festival will be held Saturday (10 AM – 8 PM) and Sunday (10 AM – 6 PM) September 17th and 18th at Hazle Township Community Park, Hazle Township, PA. Come watch the Italian “Fingers” tournament, or if you are part of a team, come play!

Also, another Italian favorite – Bocce will be part of the festival again this year, so stop by and see how it is done!

Volunteers are needed to help Friday evening September 16th as well as on the festival days of Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th! Vendors and crafters are also still welcome to join the Bell’ Italia Festival family!

Call Joe Cerullo at 570-579-4179 or Mike DeCosmo at 570-401-2693. Would you like more information about Hazleton UNICO and the Bell’ Italia Festival? Visit our website at www.hazletonunico.org.

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A Farm To Table Food Tasting Experience At Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Stroudsburg (PA)—As a special fundraiser there will be a Farm to Table Food Tasting Experience - Saturday September 3, 2016 at Quiet Valley’s historic farm museum. Folks will be able to come out for a very tasty visit focused on end of summer produce and traditional harvest lore. Enjoy evening on the farm - a bucolic setting, the quiet sounds of evening in the country, a sense of 19th century rural Pennsylvania. From 4:00 to 6:30 pm small groups will go out every 20 minutes with the last one going at 6:30pm. The Farm to Table Experience takes place rain or shine.

At the workshop guests can sample a delicious, creamy carrot soup, a staple root crop in the family garden. A roasted beet salad in the one room school is where we will discover more about the root crop family. At the cellar kitchen enjoy the tastes of both dried corn and sweet corn and learn the difference.

Nibble on a pumpkin dessert as you explore one of the most popular crops in the United States. Recipes will be shared.

When visitors have finish the round of food tastings stop by the garden for some information on fall gardening and participate in a harvest activity.

The harvest tour takes about an hour and a half and is $15.00 per adult, $10.00 for children 3-12. Tickets can be purchased by calling the farm at 570-992-6161, or purchased in the gift shop the day of the food tasting. All

money raised goes to support the farm and its mission to preserve and present the agricultural history of the 1800s.

If you have never visited the farm at twilight you won’t want to miss this special opportunity.

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, educational corporation dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. At Quiet Valley history comes to life on our 19th century farmstead. Quiet Valley conducts school and special tours from Labor Day until June and is open to the general public from the third Saturday in June to Labor Day. Period-dressed “family” members reenact the life of the original Pennsylvania German farming family who lived on the farm from the late1760s to 1913. The farm also hosts a number of special events throughout the year. For more information on the museum call (570) 992 – 6161 or visit us online at: www. quietvalley.org.

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by Rich Lipinski The National Baseball Hall Of Fame The Hall Of Fame was dedicated in 1939 and established in Cooperstown based on the legend or myth (depending on your point of view) of Abner Doubleday inventing baseball in Cooperstown in 1839. The September brings Hall of Fame features 292 members. Included the change of seaare 203 former Major League players, 35 Negro sons and the opporleaguers, 26 executives or pioneers, 19 managers tunity to see some and nine umpires. The Hall of Fame currently of the most beautihas 68 living members. In addition to honoring ful scenery in the Hall of Fame inductees, the National Baseball country. September Hall of Fame has presented 30 men with the also brings the thrills Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcastand heart breaks of the pennant chase. One of the great ways to cel- ing and 57 with the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for ebrate the game and great autumn weather is a excellence in baseball writing. road trip to The National Baseball Hall of Fame What to See At The Hall in Cooperstown New York. Located a little over The National Baseball Hall of Fame and 2 ½ hours away, the scenic trip to Cooperstown is spectacular show of nature’s colors starting in Museum collections feature more than 38,000 three-dimensional items, three million books late September.

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and documents and 500,000 photographs.

The Museum tells visitors the story of baseball through its three-story timeline, with the Plaque Gallery serving as a centerpiece.

• The Plaque Gallery - The Hall of Fame Gallery serves as the centerpiece of the historic National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the place where excellence is honored. Only one percent of those to have played baseball in the major leagues have earned a spot in the Hall of Fame. Bronze plaques of all the Hall of Fame members line the oak walls creating a sanctuary for the game's legends to be remembered.

• The Exhibits – The Hall of Fame features

three floors of exhibits, including Game where most of the exhibits trace the timeline of the game. The Babe Ruth room, The Hank Aaron room, two theaters, Diamond Dreams (women in baseball), Viva baseball (Latin celebration), Pride and Passion (negro leagues) and many other exhibits dedication to everything baseball.

• The Library & Research Facility - The Hall of Fame Library, houses in excess of 2.6 million documents, including a file on every player to appear in a major league game, 500,000 photographs and 12,000 hours of recorded film, video and sound. All of this material is housed in climate controlled storage and most can be accessed by the public using the A. Bartlett Giamatti Research Center. The facility fields approximately 60,000 research inquiries from around the world each year from numerous researchers and Museum visitors served annually.

Cooperstown The Village of Cooperstown located on the shores of Lake Otsego is a celebration of baseball and much more, for anyone interested in more than a one day road trip, Cooperstown offers a wide variety of activities. The Farmers' Museum, The Fenimore Art Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and the New York State Historical Association are also based there.

Lake Otsego is where the Susquehanna River begins and the area around it features many recreation activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and golf. There are a number of wineries in the Cooperstown area. If your taste is more for the hops, The Brewery Ommegang is in Cooperstown featuring many craft beers.

If you are looking for just the day, then leave time for many of baseball related shops on Main Street, a visit to Doubleday Field, The Cooperstown Bat Company and a personal favorite the Doubleday Café just a few blocks from the Hall.

Annual Labor Day Weekend, Old Fashioned Miner's Picnic At No. 9 Mine And Museum This extraordinary event includes many donations by the last living Anthracite photographer, Scott Herring. Some of his donations include photographs of the original miners from No.9 Coal Mine. Scott will be donating future displays of his work showing mining and miners today. The Anthracite History Preservation is honored to show his work in a permanent display at the No.9 Coal Mine and Museum for the public to see. There is an open invitation to the public to stop by and view this wonderful exhibit. Still under restoration and construction, the preservation is looking forward to the completion of the donated display by the end of the season. The Anthracite History Preservation sends many thanks and appreciation to Scott Herring.

There is always work to be done in the mine, museum and the grounds. If you have

the time, talent and interest, please call or even stop by. No time is too little, nor any talent too small. Every hand is appreciated.

Thank you for your generous help and continued support for preserving Anthracite History for generations.

The picnic and its events include: A Veterans Salute, A Civil War Re-Enactment, Coal Mine Tours, Museum Tours, Music, Coal Gift items, Regional History Books and much more fun for the entire family! The event will take place at the No.9 Mine and Museum in Lansford, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Sept, 3rd and Picnic Sunday, September, 4th from 11 a.m. to 4 pm rain or shine. The Re-Enactment will occur on Saturday and the picnic will be on Sunday.

All are welcome to the Annual Labor Day Weekend, Old Fashioned Miner's Picnic! For more information, call 570-645-7074.

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28th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day

It's that time again! The 28th Annual Schuylkill Haven Borough Day. Rain or Shine, this year’s event will be held Saturday, September 24th. The Borough Day Committee’s Statement of purpose is very simple: To provide a day that is fun and entertaining for the whole family to enjoy – that’s affordable. There will be crafters, great food, children's activities and entertainment throughout the town. So, get on board and come along with us! Have a fantastic day that you and your family will want to repeat year after year. For more information, call 570-385-2841 or visit our website at www.shboroughday.com.

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Community Calendar September/October 2016 September 4 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, September 4 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums. Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of two), pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 and under are free.

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food and more. For more information, call 570-943-2707.

September 17 The Black Diamond Writer's Network monthly meeting will be held Saturday, September 17 from 10am to 12 noon at the Tamaqua Public Library, 30 S. Railroad Street in Tamaqua. Featured speaker: Priscilla Huff.

The meeting is free and opened to the public.

All writers, published, or as yet unpublished, are welcomed! Anyone interested in researching are welcomed. For more information, call Kathy Ruff at 570-645-3059 or online at www.tamquapubliclibrary.com.

Free Community Luncheon hosted by Holy Rosary Parish of Hazleton. Lunch will be served Saturday, September 10 from 10:30am to 12pm at Catholic Social Services, 214 W. Walnut Street, Hazleton. All are welcome.

27th Annual Hegins Valley Arts and Crafts A special thank you to the Hazleton Rotary Faire, Saturday, September 17 from 9am to Club and the Weinberg NE Regional Food 3pm at Hegins Park in Hegins. Food, drink, Bank. arts and crafts. For more information, call Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West 570-682-9541 or 570-682-8181.

Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” September 17 & 18 on Sunday, September 10 from 12 to 2pm Hazleton UNICO Bell'Italia Festival, Saturor until the food runs out. Come enjoy a hot day, September 17 from 10am to 8pm and meal, something sweet and great company! Sunday, September, 18 from 10am to 6pm at Open to the public. Eat in only, please. We Hazle Township Community Park in Hazle look forward to seeing you all!! We also wel- Twonship. Great Ethnic Food, Crafters, Live come you to attend our worship service every Entertainment, Pasta Eating Contest, Best Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at Meatball Contest, Fireworks and more! For 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at more information, contact Joe at 570-5796pm, Bible Study at 7pm. For more informa- 4179, Mike at 570-401-2693 or Danny at 570-455-2728. tion, call 570-790-3753.

September 11 Hometown Farmers Market Fall Craft Show, Sunday, September 11 from 9am to 4pm at Hometown Farmers Market, Route 54 in Hometown. A large variety of craft vendors,

September 18 A benefit in memory of John “JK” Kostanesky, who passed away unexpectedly in May, will be held Sunday, September 18 starting at 1 p.m.

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at the Keystone Fire Company on the corner of Grant and Hancock streets in McAdoo. All proceeds benefit John’s mother, Karen Gruber; wife, Jocelyn; and two young children, Harley, 10, and Shawn, 7. The event features food, children’s games with prizes, live music and a tricky tray basket raffle. A motorcycle run in conjunction with the benefit will be held that morning beginning in Beaver Meadows and traveling to McAdoo. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and bikes take off at 10:30 a.m. The benefit organizers are seeking raffle items and gift certificates or monetary donations toward the raffle baskets. For more information on the benefit or to make a contribution to the tricky tray raffle or monetary donation directly to the family, please contact event organizers Gene Babula (570-4977557) or Norman Coxe (570-926-7160).

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September 24 Schuylkill Haven Borough Day, Saturday, September 24 from 9am to 5pm in Downtown Schuylkill Haven. Crafters, food vendors, children’s activities and entertainment throughout town. For more information, call 570-385-2841 or visit our website at www. shboroughday.com.

October 11 Tamaqua Heritage Day, October 8 from 10am to 5pm in Downtown Tamaqua. Historical Displays, demonstrations, music, The 161st September 24th-October 1st

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October 15 The fourth annual Harvest Moon Run/ Walk will be held Saturday, October 15 at the Weston Athletic Association park, 719 Weston Road in Weston. Registration begins at 2pm. Race starts at 3:30pm. Course is out and back with some hills. Shirts to first 50 registered registrants! Awards to first overall male & female and top three runners in each age group. For more information, contact Rebecca Nenstiel at 570-384-2588 or rebeccanenstiel@gmail.com. Entry forms available on www.neparunner.com. Net Proceeds to benefit the Weston Athletic Association park.

October 8 St. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown, PA will be hosting their annual Community Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, October 8 from 11am to 5pm at St. John's Lutheran Church Parking Lot, 106 West Main Street in Ringtown. There will be food, crafts, games, DJ music by "Sound Express", hayrides, and much more! Vendors may obtain an application at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Ringtown Library or by calling the church office at October 22 570-889-5203.

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crafts, ethnic foods and entertainment. Event sponsored by the Tamaqua Historical Society.

For more information, call 570-668-5722 or find us on Facebook.

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ACS Holiday & Craft Show, Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 3 pm at the Hometown Fire Co, Rt 54. Variety of Vendors/Crafts, Raffle, baked goods, food for sale & more.

Interested Vendors & Crafters call Jess @ 570-645-4228 or jkutza@yahoo.com.

Mark your calendar! The “Celebrate Our Writing” Author's Panel event will be on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 2pm at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine Street in Tamaqua. This is a free event and open to the public. There will be refreshments and a book signing. For more information, call Kathy Ruff at 570-645-3059 or visit www.tamaquaarts.org.

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will appear Thursday, September 22nd at 7:30 PM on stage in the Hazleton High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street.

2016 marks the 23rd anniversary of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s arrival onto the music scene. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic

American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy.

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After 23 years, 10 records, over 2700 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018.

So what’s keeping you? Share the excitement. Invite your friends and family to join you at the Hazleton High School Auditorium where Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will provide a night to remember.

The 2016-2017 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers six great professional performances to subscribers at a cost of $100 for adult subscriptions. That’s just $16.66 per concert! You won’t see a price like that on any other professional concert season. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium at 1601 West 23rd Street where convenient, lighted, parking is free, and the drive is short. The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient and comfortable venue, at a price that can’t be beat.

Tickets for the exciting six concert season, as well as individual tickets for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy are now on sale. For reservations or concert information, call Amelia at 570788-4864, or Cynthia at 570-436-6615. Find more information on all our concerts on The Greater Hazleton Concert Series' web site at http://www.hazletonconcertseries.org/ or visit our Facebook page. A preview video of BBVD is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKpVGKOa2xs.

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Chili Pepper Jam Ingredients: 1 cup hot chili pepper, halved and seeded 1 1/2 lbs. yellow and red bell peppers, halved and seeded 2 cups apple cider vinegar 4 cups white sugar Directions: In a pot, combine the chili peppers, red bell peppers, and apple cider vinegar. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened. In a colander, drain the pepper mixture and with the back of a wooden spoon, press on the peppers to extract any excess liquid.

Transfer the peppers to a food mill or a blender and puree. Press the puree through a sieve to remove the pepper skin. Discard the skin. In a sauce pot, over medium heat, add the pepper puree and add the sugar a little at a time and mix until the sugar has dissolved.

Continue to cook the mixture for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles Ingredients: 2 lbs. pickling cucumbers (4" to 5" long) 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity) 1/4 cup McCormickÂŽ Onions, Minced 2 T. non-iodized salt 2 tsp. mixed pickling spice 2 tsp. mustard seed 1 tsp. ground turmeric Directions: Wash cucumbers well with cold water.

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Process cooked apples and cooking liquid in a blender until smooth. Return mixture to Dutch oven. Stir in cinnamon, cloves, and remaining 1 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered and stirring often, 15 minutes or until thickened. Cool about 45 minutes. Spoon into airtight containers, and refrigerate up to 2 months or freeze up to 6 months. Makes about 3 cups

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In a large bowl beat the eggs. Beat in the sugar and oil. Add the cocoa, vanilla, zucchini and stir well.

Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Mix until just moist.

Pour batter into prepared muffin tins filling 2/3 of the way full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack. Store loosely covered.

over medium high heat, boil sugar, vinegar and water until the syrup is moderately thick.

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Homemade Sweet Corn Relish Ingredients: 10 fresh ears of sweet yellow corn, husks and silk removed, slice kernels off the cob with a sharp knife 2 large red bell peppers, washed and cored, finely chopped 2 large green bell peppers, washed and cored, finely chopped 8 stalks celery 1 large yellow or sweet onion 4 cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups white sugar 1 T. whole yellow mustard seeds 3 tsp. salt 4 whole allspice berries Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

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More On Estate Planning

by Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq. Last month I discussed some basic estate planning documents and briefly went over the four main documents. This month we will go over some more specific details of the people that you may name in your Will.

In a Will, there are often three types of agents named. One is the executor, who is the person that is in charge of your Estate.

This person is responsible for gathering your assets, paying your just debts and then distributing property according to your wishes expressed in the Will.

Another person that can be named in a Will is called a guardian. A guardian is the person who will raise your minor children for you should you pass away. You should pick someone that you trust to raise your child(ren).

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naming your current spouse as the guardian.

If you have minor children, you should also name a trustee. This is the person that will be responsible for the finances of your children (the money they inherit from you).

The guardian and trustee do not need to be the same person although they often are.

I strongly suggest to all clients to name alternates for each of these positions. This will help to ensure that someone you want is an a given position. Some people will even name more than one alternate.

That’s all for this month, however, if you have any estate planning questions, please feel free to contact me.

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IRS Phone Call Scams

by Alice Horton, Lead Tax Preparer, Honest Abe’s Taxes Many people are getting “IRS Calls”. They tell you to call them back, they say the IRS is about to sue you, they say you owe large amounts of taxes, etc... They will also tell you that you are about to be arrested. DO NOT PANIC. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION. THESE ARE SCAM ARTISTS LOOKING TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY. Usually the number given to call back is a long distance, not 1-800-829-1040 (99.9999% of all legitimate IRS calls will give you this number). When you call back, although the phone is answered Internal Revenue Service, you are not speaking to IRS employees. The people you talk to are not giving anything but their name, a true government employee must give their name and badge number. Also, again 99.9999% of the time when you call the IRS you will be on hold for 30 minutes or longer and you have to go through tele-prompts before you get a human voice.

First and foremost, the IRS DOES NOT CALL TAXPAYERS; they send letters! Secondly, if the IRS calls they would identify themselves and refer to papers sent to you so that you know they are truly the IRS. If you receive one of these calls report it by calling 1.800.366.4484 or by internet at www. tigta.gov.

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Wills Vs. Power Of Attorney: What’s The Difference?

by Alexis Falvello, Attorney There are several differences between a Will and Power of Attorney, generally being that a Will becomes effective upon the death of an individual and a Power of Attorney becomes ineffective upon the death of an individual. Both of these documents allow for a loved one to navigate your wishes in the event that you are not able to do so on your own behalf.

By authoring a Will, you are able to set forth what your specific wishes are as it relates to your belongings and assets. Additionally, if you are a parent, you can also set forth in your Will whom you would like to act as the legal guardian of your child/children. Guardianship of your child/children is applicable only if there are no other parents or other family members who are legally responsible for them.

In the event that guardianship is necessary, it is also important that you have a Trust account established on behalf of your child/ children. The Trust account can be set forth in your Will, with applicable directives such

as ages or conditions that must be met in order for your child/children to be entitled to the inheritance. For example, sometimes clients will set forth that a child must be the age of twenty-one, and/or have graduated from an accredited college prior to being entitled to receive their portion of the inheritance.

Your Will also states whom you’d like to handle the Trust account that’s been established on behalf of your child/children.

In addition to obtaining a Will, Powers of Attorney are helpful as they set forth a named individual who is able to handle certain matters on your behalf. Powers of Attorney can be contingent upon incapacitation, or they can be a general Power of Attorney which allows the named individual to act on your behalf at any time.

The powers included in the Power of Attorney allows the person you name to handle property matters, banking transactions, business transactions, insurance transactions, litigation matters, tax matters, government benefits, retirement benefits, family care, es-

tate transactions, trust transactions, gift transactions, and also to employ required professionals in the event that your healthcare requires it.

There are limitations implemented in the Power of Attorney, setting forth that the person acting on your behalf is not able to coown any assets or mix any of your funds or assets with theirs.

Additionally, the person who is given the Power of Attorney has a duty to act in your best interest and carry out your reasonable expectations at all times when making decisions on your behalf.

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The Joys And Financial Challenges Of Parenthood

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Parenthood can be both wonderfully rewarding and frighteningly challenging. Children give gifts only a parent can understand-from sticky-finger hugs to heartfelt pleas to tag along on Saturday morning errands. You raise them with a clear goal that you secretly dread will actually take place--which someday they will be grown, independent, and ready to move out on their own, and your work will be over. As your children travel this long and never-dull road from infancy to adulthood, you try to protect them.

You want to make sure that they are financially secure, but meeting expenses can be challenging.

With life insurance, you can select an amount that will help your family meet living expenses, pay the mortgage, and even provide a college fund for your children. Best of all, life insurance proceeds are generally not taxable as income. Keep in mind, though, that the cost and availability of life insurance depend on factors such as age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. As with most financial decisions, there are expenses associated with the purchase of life insurance.

Consider purchasing disability income insurance If you become disabled and unable to work, disability income insurance can pay benefits--a specific percentage of your income--so you can continue meeting your financial obligations until you are back on your feet. What about Social Security? If you do become permanently and totally disabled and are unable to do work of any kind, you may be eligible for benefits, but qualifying isn't easy. For more flexible and comprehensive protection, consider buying disability income insurance.

How expensive is raising a child?

The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that the average nationwide cost of raising one child in a two-parent family from cradle to college entrance at age 18 ranges from $176,550 to $407,820, depending on income. (Source: Expenditures on Children by Families, 2013, released August 2014) As you raise them and make sure they get a good, strong start in life, one thing is obvious-children are expensive! Fortunately, you can Start building a college fund now take steps to prepare for the financial chalAccording to the College Board, for the lenges you face.

2015/2016 school year, the average cost of one year at a four-year public college is $24,061 Reassess your budget (for in-state students), while the average cost As your family grows, you may need to for one year at a four-year private college is make changes to your budget. Many living ex- $47,831 (the total cost of attendance includes penses may increase, including grocery, cloth- tuition and fees, room and books and suping, transportation, health-care, insurance, plies, transportation, and other miscellaneous and housing costs. You may also need to ac- costs). Even if those numbers don't go up (and count for new expenses, such as child care, or they are expected to continue increasing), that adjust your budget to account for a decrease in would come to $96,244 for a four-year degree your income, if you decide to become a stay- at a public college, and $191,324 at a private at-home parent. Your budget may also need to university. expand to include new financial goals, such as Oh, and don't forget graduate school. Colsaving for college or buying a home. Making lege costs may seem daunting, especially if sure that your budget reflects your new finan- you're still paying off your own college loans, cial priorities can help you stay on track. but you have about 18 years before your newborn will be a college freshman. By starting toReview your life insurance coverage day, you can help your children become debtWhat would happen to your children if free college grads. The secret is to save a little something happened to you? Life insurance is each month, take advantage of compound inan effective way to protect your family from terest, and have a sum waiting for you when the uncertainty of premature death. It can help your child is ready for college. assure that a preselected amount of money will be on hand to replace your income and help Keep saving for retirement your family members--your children and your Many well-intentioned parents put savspouse—maintain their standard of living. ing for retirement on hold while they save for

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It's Fall Cleanup Time!

by Bruce Schlauch, Advanced Lawn Specialties Tired of strenuous household maintenance?

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A fall cleanup of your property is one of the most important things that you can do to keep it clean and neighborly. Fall clean up can entail leaf clean up and removal, trimming hedges and even a final lawn cutting if necessary to keep grass molds away! Fall cleanup really sets up your lawn and garden to start to shine early next spring.

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nance will prevent blockages and frozen gutters and downspouts from tearing away from roofs and siding. It also prevents nesting areas for animals such as birds and termites that can cause damage of their own. In doing so you will be protecting your home from roof, and structural damage, premature decay, and you will be protecting your pockets from the thousands of dollars in repair bills that come with gutter neglect.

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Excessive Heat In The Garden

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener As I write this article in early August, it is hot and humid, a condition we have been living with for weeks. The thermometer in our sunny vegetable garden registers 110º on many afternoons. July 2016 was the hottest July on record, with 15 days at 90º or above. The normal number of 90+ days for our area is 2.9. Last year we had only 4 days above the 90º mark.

What does this heat mean for our gardens? You might assume, as I used to, that very hot weather is good for summer crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and beans. However, I have learned differently. Excessive heat is very stressful for plants. It can cause plants to wilt and can cause sunburn of leaves and fruit. Blossom and fruit drop may also occur.

When temperatures exceed 90º, the formation of flowers may be reduced, as well as fruit set in tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. The extreme heat interferes with photosynthesis and slows fruit growth and ripening. Many gardeners have been complaining about their tomatoes not ripening, and the cause may well be our hot weather. I used to grow “old faithful” peppers like California Wonder, but in recent years harvested few peppers from my plants. I learned that they do not tolerate heat as well as the newer hybrids. Now I choose varieties which produce better in hot conditions and have had a good pepper harvest despite the weather. Global warming requires some adjustment in the garden.

Warm nights exacerbate the stress of daytime heat. They encourage blossom drop and reduce the production of sugar in plants, which affects fruit flavor. If soil temperature exceeds

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80º, plant growth is slowed. Mulching protects soil from excessive warming and also conserves moisture.

Using straw or another light-colored mulch is especially effective because it reflects the heat away from the soil.

Excessive heat also causes ripening disorders. I was surprised to learn of the many effects of heat on tomatoes.

It causes them to ripen unevenly, so they may have green or yellow shoulders even though the remainder of the fruit is perfectly ripe. The fruit may also exhibit sunscald, a papery, tan appearance on the side of the tomato facing the sun. Blossom end rot is also more common in hot weather, especially when it is also very dry. It can affect peppers and squash as well as tomatoes.

Vegetables are not the only plants which suffer from heat. Not only do lawns grow dry and become dormant, but flowers and shrubs also reflect heat stress. Blossoms are less numerous and vibrant when temperatures are high. When heat-sensitive plants are exposed to too much sun, their foliage wilts in the afternoon heat. I thought our Endless Summer hydrangea would fare well on the east side of our house, but its leaves droop every sun-

ny afternoon when the temperature is in the upper 80’s or above. It recovers in the cool of the evening, but heat stress can weaken the plant.

All plants are stressed by excessive heat, especially when it is accompanied, as frequently happens, by dry conditions. Stressed plants are also more vulnerable to pests and disease, so they may suffer more from those pressures as well.

Don’t lose hope, however. Even if your plants are not ripening or producing well now, they will probably recover when the weather cools, as it usually does, in late August. Even my California Wonder peppers finally produced late in the season. Plants can be surprisingly resilient when weather conditions improve.

For more information about the effects of excessive heat on vegetables, contact Penn State Extension Luzerne County at 570-825-1701 or see the following website: http://extension.psu. edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2011/plantresponses-as-a-result-of-the-heat-wave

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Let S.J Kowalski, Inc. show you how to make your home more affordable with a high efficiency Trane furnace, heat pump or air conditioning and filtration system that will help keep your energy costs low. We can introduce you to the different models, explain their individual features and help you decide on the perfect system for your home. Take a look at your current home environment.

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• Take a fresh approach to lighting—Increasing the amount of natural light and fresh air that enters your rooms can transform spaces, making them seem larger, more airy and extra inviting. Skylights are a surprisingly affordable upgrade for the functionality and aesthetic benefits they provide. In areas where wall windows aren't practical or desirable, such as master closets or baths where privacy is paramount, skylights provide an ideal solution. Give your lighting and home value a boost with an Energy Star-qualified option such as Velux solar-powered fresh-air skylights, which let you adjust natural light and air flow, reducing dependence on artificial lights and fans, with the touch of a programmable remote control. For expanded control over the amount of light and warmth that enters or leaves your rooms, solar-powered skylight blinds are available in designer colors and patterns. Like the skylights, Velux solarpowered blinds are operated with the remote.

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• Expand livable space outdoors—A backyard oasis that expands your property's living area is a smart investment, no matter what climate you call home. This is one project that can scale up quickly, but it need not grow to extravagant proportions to make a noticeable difference in your home's value and appeal and offer a nice return on investment. Some lush vegetation and cozy seating around a focal point, such as a fire pit, is a simple but effective entry point. As budget allows, additions like outdoor kitchens, water features and more abundant vegetation lend even greater impact.

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Give Homes Custom Curb Appeal With Exterior Moulding And Trim (BPT) - When it comes to home exteriors, the beauty is in the details. Custom homes have rich, unique exterior elements, including decorative moulding and trim, which enhance architectural aesthetics and create captivating curb appeal. But you don't need a custom home to enjoy custom looks. With eye-catching details tastefully placed - from the front porch and windows up to the gables - you can distinguish new and remodeled

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trim applications are among the easiest, most economical ways to give homes custom allure.

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Crafted from strong cellular PVC, Kleer Moulding and Trimboard are impervious to moisture and insect damage, so decorative elements remain flawless indefinitely.

When used alongside Kleer Trimboard products, Kleer Moulding offers striking ways to accentuate trim. Available in many heights and projections for unique applications, Crown Moulding lets you place "crowning" architectural touches anywhere, from stylish details above soffits to graceful finishes on gables. Crown Moulding is always traditional and versatile.

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Kleer Sheets are designed for easy custom millwork, while KleerBeed Sheets make charming porch ceilings and soffits. When installing siding, Kleer Konceal covers rough-cut edges and imperfections at corners and other spots for seamless finishes. With Kleer Post Wraps, you can encase and protect posts to adorn porches, porticos, and anyplace you want the natural splendor of wood columns without the continuous upkeep.

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