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027 October 2016 Calendar 034 Community Calendar 039 Business Card Bulletin Board 040 Puzzles & Trivia 082 Puzzles & Trivia Answers 082 Advertisers Index

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Should I vote? Is it my civic duty to go to my polling station and cast my ballot? Of course I should and I will. I am proud to say that I have participated in the election process since I first became eligible in 1968.

Nobody can force a citizen to vote. Many citizens do vote because voting allows them tell the government what they want it to do.

If citizens think they are paying too many taxes, they can vote for a person who promises to lower taxes. If citizens want more services, they can vote for the candidate who will promise to spend funds to gain more services.

Many have said that they believe their vote does not count, but every vote counts! It’s also important for citizens to know how to work the voting machines or to mark the ballots they’ll be using when they vote. When you vote, if questions arise, ask for assistance from voting personnel. Remember, don’t ask them to cast your ballot, simply ask for assistance on the machine. Why is this so important?

Every vote counts! An election might be decided by a single vote and history would be changed because a person received… or

lost… that one vote.

There are some events in U.S. history that were decided by just a few votes.

• Richard Nixon, not J.F.K., would have become President of the United States in 1960 if one person from each voting place had voted differently.

• U.S. President Andrew Johnson would have been removed from office in 1867 if just one U.S. Senator had voted differently.

• Texas might not have become part of the United States in 1845 if one US Senator had voted differently.

Yes, you can make a difference! Here’s how…

• Play a role in choosing our leaders and change our laws by voting. *If you are 18 years or older, vote in every federal, state and local election.

• Learn about the candidates and issues before you vote in any election.

• Know what’s going on in your country and communities.

• Write letters to public officials about issues that are important to you.

• Remind everyone 18 and older to vote, you

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• Respect your right to vote! It’s a privilege that many have given their life for you to have.

With the above said, the simple question is this, “Should I vote”? My answer to that is “without a doubt”. If you are eligible to vote, you owe it to yourself and our country to exercise your right.

Vote November 8th, 2016!

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Values Of Routine Maintenance

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ASHRAE (American Society of Heating ,Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) states that your HVAC system can degrade up to 3% per year. Having your equipment on a yearly routine maintenance plan will slow the degradation of your system. Your equipment will last longer, use less energy and need fewer repairs over the long term. For example, dirty condenser coils cause the compres-

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sor to run harder and pull more amps. More amps mean higher electric bills. Also dirty condenser coils, which make your compressor work harder, will eventually cause premature failure of the compressor. By neglecting something as simple as your condenser coils, you will pay a higher electric bill and you will pay to replace the compressor sooner rather than later. A study done by ASHRAE found that a large central air system with a dirty coil will cost approximately $600 more to operate during one cooling season than an HVAC system that has been properly maintained. Add a clogged filter into the equation and your costs will increase by another $400. These unnecessary costs can be reduced and even avoided completely when a proper routine

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maintenance program is in place. Another important issue that can not be overlooked when considering the importance of HVAC maintenance is indoor air quality. The operating condition of HVAC equipment is critical to indoor air quality. A well-maintained system will protect occupants from poor air quality. If you have allergies or asthma indoor air pollution can trigger your symptoms.

Most people don’t realize that indoor air pollution levels are much higher than those outdoors. Keeping your filters clean can make a big difference.

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It’s Time To Plant Garlic

by Mary Ann Miller, Master Gardener October is the recommended time for planting garlic to insure that it will have the required exposure to cool temperatures to promote bulb formation.

Fall-planted garlic also produces larger bulbs than that planted in the spring. You can purchase garlic for planting from garden centers, farm stands, or seed companies. Do not try to plant garlic purchased from a grocery store because it is often treated to prevent sprouting. Purchasing garlic from a local source will provide the best opportunity to obtain a variety that will grow well in our area. Select bulbs that are large and disease- free.

There are three basic types of garlic. Softneck garlic grows best where winters are mild, so it is not often grown in NEPA. Grocery stores offer softneck varieties because they store well and have a strong flavor. Because their necks remain soft, they can be braided together after harvest. The more cold-hardy hardneck or stiffneck varieties are most commonly grown in our area. They have a stiff, central stem. They do not store as well as softneck garlic, and their flavor is somewhat milder. Elephant garlic produces very large bulbs consisting of only 4 to 6 large cloves.

It is related to leeks, and its flavor is milder than true garlic. Although it is not as hardy as hardneck garlic, I have grown it successfully despite our cold winters.

Garlic is quite easy to grow. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil having a neutral pH. Loosen the soil and work in some aged manure or compost before planting. Separate the cloves from the bulb, leaving the papery husks on the cloves. Plant the largest cloves to obtain the largest bulbs the following summer. Smaller cloves can be used for cooking. Plant the cloves, pointed end up, about 4 inches deep and 5 inches apart. Elephant garlic must be allowed more space, about 8 to 12 inches apart. Mulch garlic with several inches of loose straw or leaves before winter to protect it from soil heaving.

Leaves emerge in early spring. Remove

some of the heavy winter mulch, but leave enough to control weeds. A side dressing of fertilizer in spring and regular watering encourages good growth. Garlic is usually pest-free and requires very little care. Bulbing occurs when the weather warms in summer. Hardneck garlic produces scapes or flower heads in late spring. You should remove these scapes promptly to encourage better bulb formation. The scapes may be eaten and have a milder flavor than mature garlic.

Garlic is ready to harvest when the leaves start to brown, usually in mid-July. Gently dig bulbs from the ground with a digging fork or shovel. The bulbs should appear segmented, but the outer skin should be intact.

If the cloves begin to split apart, they will not store well. Cure the garlic in a well-ventilated, shaded area.

After a couple of weeks, trim the roots and stems about 1 inch from the bulbs.

After garlic is cured, I save the largest bulbs for planting so that I don’t have to

purchase them.

Plant the largest cloves of the bulbs and reserve the smaller ones for cooking. If garlic is allowed to flower, some varieties produce little bulbs or “bulbils” on the flower stalks. Elephant garlic produces similar small bulbs on the outside of the main bulb. These bulbils can be planted to produce tender green garlic for use in the following spring. If allowed to remain in the ground, in a year or two they will develop into mature garlic.

Garlic stored in a cool (50º-60º) dry area can last 4 to 6 months depending on the variety. Upon the advice of a neighbor, I have separated garlic into individual cloves and frozen them in a plastic freezer bag. Individual cloves can then be thawed and used for cooking. It is very easy to peel frozen garlic, and, although its consistency is somewhat altered, it serves very well in cooking.

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5 Ways To Reinvent Your Garage (BPT) - The garage - it's that space where you used to just store your car, lawn mower, power tools, bikes, bats and boxes of things you wore in the 90s. But to say a garage is only for storage is like saying a truck is only for hauling dressers and box springs.

From game room to workshop, man cave to hangout - your garage has the potential to be anything you want it to be.

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• Make your garage your hideaway: Sometimes you need to get away from it all - especially from your "honey do" or project list - and the garage can be where you go, your hangout, an extension of yourself and a definite point of pride. Add a snack machine, fridge, swivel chair or two and big screen TV, and you and your friends will have it made.

• Lift it up: Most people have a lot of stuff to store in the garage in addition to cars, tools and bikes. And let's face it, the more available space you have, the more likely you'll find stuff to fill it. That means you'll need to get creative with storage. In addition to shelves and cabinets attached to the walls, another way to store your stuff is to use a raised lift system which retracts up into the top levels of your garage and comes down with a push of a button when you need something.

• Hang it up: There are some things that just don't belong in your house but are perfect for the garage. Just like restaurants that have walls crowded with collectibles such as old soda signs, sea anchors and license plates - garages can follow this same design concept and personalize a space even more. Walls also can serve as anchors for storage systems that hold your tools, bikes, boxes and equipment. And you can rest assured that high-performing drywall, like PURPLE HiImpact XP, will stand up to the wear and tear of hanging up and taking down your tools, rakes, bikes and more, day after day.

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Gutter cleanup is one of the most crucial things you can do to protect your home from water damage and other costly problems. In addition to foundation damage, downspouts freezing, gutter maintenance will prevent blockages and frozen gutters and downspouts from tearing away from roofs and siding. It also prevents roof damage, structural damage, and premature decay.

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Programmable Thermostat (NAPS)—Programmable thermostats can help homeowners conserve energy and reduce utility costs but only if they are selected, installed and used properly. To help realize the potential savings that come with this technology, it’s a good idea to keep the following tips in mind:

patible with the heating and cooling system installed in your home.

• Choose one that will work for those who use it.

Some have traditional push buttons while more advanced models feature intuitive touch screens for quick and clear navigation.

• Consider a Wi-Fi®-enabled thermostat, such as Thermostat Basics the Luxaire® Acclimate™ Residential Commu• Narrow your search to a thermostat that’s com- nicating Control, which will allow you to con-

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trol the temperature in your home, even when you’re away.

Programming Options Choose from four standard models, each of which offers a distinctive scheduling style: • 7-day programming: a flexible option that meets the heating/cooling needs of homeowners with erratic schedules by allowing them to set seven different schedules • 5-1-1 programming: allows you to set one heating/cooling schedule for the week and two different plans for Saturday and Sunday • 5-2 programming: same as 5-1-1 except Saturday and Sunday have the same plan • 1-week programming: allows you to set one heating/cooling plan that will be repeated daily for the entire week.

• Set energy-saving temperature levels based on the habits in your household. Standard models offer four daily temperature changes, although models offering six or more settings are available. Consider programming the thermostat for a comfortable temperature when you wake up, an energy-saving temperature for when you’re at work, a comfortable temperature when you’re home and another for when you’re asleep. Ideally, a temperature change should remain at that temperature for at least eight hours to take full advantage of potential energy savings.

Installation and Usage Tips • Install the thermostat on an interior wall, away from drafts and supply registers, heat-generating appliances, skylights, fireplaces, windows and doorways.

• Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installation, or ask your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor to do the installation.

• Think about using multiple thermostats to take advantage of zoned heating and cooling and maximize energy savings.

• Use the permanent “hold” setting to save energy when you are on vacation or to override preprogrammed settings. However, consider changing your settings when you find you’re using the hold feature too often.

• Change the batteries in the thermostat annually. Some thermostats offer prompts for this as well as changing filters and scheduling maintenance for your heating/cooling system.

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Just A Few Reminders From The Hazle Township Building Department Autumn is upon us. It is time to close the pool, clean the furnace, sweep your chimney, install your storm windows and get ready for the change the change in the weather.

The Hazle Township Supervisors would like to remind everyone of a few safety tips to remember during the colder months.

• Please remember to have your furnace checked and your chimney cleaned.

• Make sure all storm windows and doors are tight fitting and installed correctly. If necessary get the plastic on the windows that need it.

• Remove any items stored on top of or blocking radiators and baseboard heaters.

• Remember space heaters are not designed to heat your entire house. They are a great supplement to existing heating systems and to get the chill out of the air. Don’t go out and leave space heaters on.

• Your kitchen oven is not a suitable heating source for your home.

• Make sure that smoke and CO detectors are installed on each level of your home and outside of bedrooms. Test your detectors and change batteries that have lost their charge.

• Have a plan in case of emergency, no matter what the emergency may be. Practice it often and make sure everyone knows what to do, and where to meet.

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They can become slippery when wet causing a slip/fall hazard.

• Yard waste can be bagged and put out with your regular trash pickup. (Yard waste does count towards your six bag maximum). Do not burn them.

• We regulate recreational fires in Hazle Township, there is no open burning or burn barrels allowed. The ordinance is available at the Township Office.

• Soon the snow will be falling, remember to keep your porches, steps, walkways and driveways clear of ice and snow.

• It is illegal to throw your snow into the roadway. If there is an accident you can be held liable. Also, Hazle Township has ordinance 2010-3-8-1 prohibiting the depositing of snow and ice onto the roads and you can be fined $100.00 to $500.00 per incident.

• The holiday season is just around the corner. Just a few reminders: DO NOT park in

the fire lanes, they are for emergency vehicles only and NO your Handicapped placard or license plate does not include the fire lane.

You will receive a ticket from code enforcement. The fine is $50.00 and there are No Exceptions.

• If the snow ban is in effect and you do not comply with the ban you will be ticketed and fined $75.00; if your vehicle remains longer than 24 hours the fine increases to $100.00.

In either case your car could quite possible be towed. You will be responsible for all costs.

• If there is a state of emergency declared it means something very serious is happening.

Information will be provided as necessary.

Please follow any instructions given.

Remember we are here to help you, thank you for helping to make Hazle Township a great place to live and work.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Be Smart when planning your fall home improvements: Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act all home improvement contractors must register with the Attorney General. Contractors who work in Commercial Construction and New Residential Construction must purchase a license from the municipality they are working in (if applicable to that municipality) All home improvement contractors must provide their registration number to you and list it on all advertisements, contracts, estimates, and proposals You can verify a contractor is registered with the Commonwealth by calling the Attorney General at 1-888-520-6680 or visit their website at www.attorneygeneral.gov As the homeowner you are responsible for permits, it doesn’t matter if the property owner or the contractor picks up the permit in our office. If a building/zoning permit is required for an improvement project and you are found working without one the property owner can be fined $250.00 plus the cost of the permit.

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Organize Your Way To A Clutter-Free Kitchen (Family Feature) A kitchen must be many things for the average family: a cooking center, social hub and, most importantly, a central command station for the entire household. Unfortunately, organization sometimes takes a backseat in the chaos of daily life, which means kitchens and pantries aren't living up to their full potential as spaces that make our lives easier to manage.

Make your kitchen and pantry meet your family's needs with these tips: • Get everyone on board—Any effort to get organized will only be effective if the approach works for the whole family. Get the little ones involved with the kitchen's daily organization by giving them a specific place to find their favorite snacks. Keep shelving

at a height kids can reach so they can take charge of packing their own school lunches.

Organize groceries by relevance. For example, store the most commonly used items at eye level.

• Make the most of your space—It can be easy to transform your pantry into a beautiful and functional space. Think practical and start with the basics by upgrading your storage with practical wire shelving, like a ClosetMaid ShelfTrack system, featuring Close Mesh shelving that prevents items from tipping or falling through. The adjustable shelves come in a variety of depths to store bulkier items and accessories such as wire baskets and bins help maximize every inch of storage space.

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• Move the pantry elsewhere—Kitchen pantries often become a catchall for more than just groceries and kitchen accessories. If your home's layout permits, relocate your pantry to a larger space to stow less frequently used items and day-to-day things that tend to accumulate.

• Keep counters clutter-free—Kitchen counters typically suffer the most daily overflow, but redirecting some of that excess elsewhere can give your kitchen a less cluttered appearance. Stop the clutter before it starts by assigning each family member a container for miscellaneous odds and ends. An option such as ClosetMaid's Chalkboard Fabric Drawers lets you choose from three different colors and notate what items are tucked away in each bin.

A kitchen and pantry makeover might be just what you need to freshen up the organization in your home. Whether you simply want to spruce up your kitchen space or give your pantry an overhaul, your finished project will inspire and streamline organization throughout the whole house.

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Our private event director and culinary team take great pride in the presentation of every event from start to finish. Enjoy the pampering of our Club & Dining Room Managers who will assist you in planning each detail for a truly memorable event. We will stop at nothing to exceed the highest expectations of you and your guests. Our commitment to perfection will allow you to relax and be a quest at your own affair.

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Directions: Mix corn, feta, tomatoes and basil toSlice corn off of cob. Heat vegetable oil in gether. Season with salt and pepper. pan until hot, saute corn until golden brown, To compile, place spoonful of corn salad 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool. on each cracker. Top with 2 pieces of scallop (Family Features) Whether you're prepping In another pan, heat vegetable oil until and 1 sprig of basil. Makes 10 servings for an extravagant party or an impromptu get-together, being prepared with cupboard staples and entertaining tricks can help you take your gathering to the next level.

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Event Trends Based On Movies In 2017

by Event Heros Movies are definitely a trend setter for event themes. If you think we’re wrong, let us just say these two words “Great Gatsby”.

Yep - so as you can see knowing the upcoming movie releases and staying on top of the most popular movies can definitely help you get ahead of the curve with your clients and their theme parties.

2016 was definitely a big year for highly anticipated movies and remakes. For example, this year’s Tarzan might not be the most popular of movies released, but you still can’t go wrong with a jungle theme. Waiters dressed as jungle guides sporting pith helmets will be sure to add that memorable touch to the jungle theme. 2017 also has some promising excitement for those who love movie series.

So we looked to the biggest movie releases to determine hot event themes that you’ll likely begin planning now and sharing a fun element that you can add in.

• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell

No Tales: AYE! What’s better than a piratethemed party? We love decorating for this type of party and even have the pirate statues to prove it! To add a unique element to this theme have netting hanging through the entry walkway for guests to walk under as they enter. Place “treasures”, fake sea creatures, and imitation seaweed in the net to look like a catch from the bottom of the sea. Don’t forget to hire a “Jack Sparrow” to greet guests!

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• Star Wars: Episode VIII: Everybody who was around in the 80s had a heyday when Star Wars: Episode VII came out - so you can only imagine that this movie will also gain some attention. Food is always a fun way to get creative with themed events. Find creative ways to make the oh so popular red and green light sabers - one way we’ve seen is with dipped pretzels. What would you use to create light sabers?

• Wonder Woman: This is one theme that will not die out no matter what the year. Super hero theme parties are great for hiring local models or actors to dress as the super heroes and welcome guests. This would be a great woman-empowering theme. For a fun touch, have wonder woman props for a fun photo shoot.

• Resident Evil: The final chapter: Although you won’t find many zombie themed corporate events, zombies are the perfect setting for Halloween parties. Zombie themed everything has taken off the last couple of years from zombie food joints to zombie runs. For a scarier theme party, hire actors decked out as zombies to walk around the party aimlessly.

If you’re looking for something low key, have zombified appetizers. We suggest a venue for this theme that is dark and bare with cement floors. Something fashioned to look postapocalyptic would be perfect for this theme.

• Avatar: When Avatar was first released, it blew audiences’ minds. Nobody had used that quality of CG yet. Not only was the cinematography amazing, but people loved dressing up as Avatar characters soon after.

For a unique spin on this event theme use lighting to recreate the glowing grass, shrubs, and trees. You want guests to feel like they are visiting another world with this theme party.

While upcoming movies are a great way to determine event themes, some will stick around longer than others. Be sure to keep an eye out for the hype leading up to them and watch if they are trending on different social media platforms.

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Why Haven’t You Joined A Credit Union?

by COO Francesco Mercuri, CUCE Do you know what your banking options are? A credit union should be your number one choice, but I’m a little biased. There are just over 6,000 credit unions across the country, with membership exceeding 107 million members. These members have already realized the benefit of joining a credit union, and you can, too. Credit unions are not-for-profit, member-owned financial organizations that exist to serve their members. Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, grant loans and provide a bevy of other financial services and products. Because credit unions are memberowned and cooperative financial institutions, credit unions provide a safe place to both save and borrow at reasonable rates.

With a credit union, you are a member, or a stakeholder. With a bank, you are simply a customer. Credit unions pride themselves on their superior customer service. In the American Customer Satisfaction Index 2015 survey from CFI Group, credit union members rated their overall satisfaction at 87 out of 100 points, whereas banks average 79 out of 100 points. Banks are for-profit institutions and their goal is to make money for the stockholders of the company. A credit union is a not-for-profit entity and their goal is pass their profits to their members. This comes in the form of added member benefits such as low fees, low loan rates, and high deposit rates. In June 2014, SNL Financial,

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Inc, an independent company that tracks interest rates and terms at financial institutions nationwide, found that credit unions had lower interest rates for used cars, new cars, and credit cards. In 2015, Ratewatch, a firm which tracks deposit rates for financial institutions in certain counties, found that CACL Financial consistently had the highest deposit rates across every deposit product in Schuylkill County.

While credit unions don’t have the branch footprint of most large banks, many are part of ATM Networks which makes cash always available. These networks give you access to thousands of ATMs across the country.

CACL Financial, for example, is part of the CU24 ATM Network, which gives its members access to over 29,000 ATMs across the United States. A listing of all the ATMs in your area can be found at www.cu24.com/ ATMLocator. Note that these ATMs are surcharge free, which means our members will not be charged a fee when they withdraw money from these ATMs. So you must be asking, how do I join a credit union? Each credit union offers membership based off their charter they are granted. This charter dictates who it can serve. The majority of credit union charters are either Select Employee Group (SEG) or Community. A SEG charter means that you must be part of a specific group to join a credit union. A community charter means that you must live, work, worship, attend school, or volunteer in a community which is defined by your charter. For CACL Financial, we have a community charter for Schuylkill County, so anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, or volunteers in Schuylkill County can join.

Once you have fulfilled that requirement, all you need to join is a $5 deposit and a valid government issued identification card. It’s that easy! For all your banking needs, you can use CACL Financial. Visit CACL Financial at 1800 W. Market St. in Pottsville or online at www.CACLFCU.org.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Tailgating With Vintage Flair

by Lori Verderame Collectors look for team spirit and old kitchen collectibles when shopping for tailgating items. Autumn is the season for every type of tailgate…football, soccer, whatever the sport. Team colors are always in style and vintage stuff from tailgates gone by are sure to make your tailgate party a winner. Condition is important as is the age of the vintage tailgating items.

Table Settings Printed tablecloths from the 1940s will make that old folding table look great all season long. Some of the best folding tables are the wooden poker tables from the 1950s or the not very vintage plastic tables from office supply stores. Vintage cloths from the Pop art

time period will cost about $50-$100 each.

Add extra aluminum folding chairs to the backseat so you can host guests from the opposing team at your tailgate. These won’t cost too much, about $10 each, in good condition since they are easy to come by and always very useful.

Chow Down Collectible from the kitchen and garage are all the rage. For a realistic vintage tailgate, use metal cups from the 1960s for soft drinks and smoothies. Fill plaid thermoses with soup to sip before the kickoff. Old soda coolers like those featuring Coca Cola or Pepsi logs will be just the thing to keep your cold sandwiches and drinks cold while you cheer on your • ALL WELCOME •

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Classic lithographic tin plaid picnic cooler, circa 1955. team. Some of these coolers cost upwards of $500 to $750 in excellent shape. Serve cold cut sandwiches on white bread or deviled eggs from plastic trays in bright colors. Don’t forget the printed tin lunch pails for storing necessities like napkins, condiments, and toothpicks.

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Old, well worn pennants supporting your team are perfect for decorating your tailgate.

Don’t forget to bring along old team sporting equipment, hats, jerseys, and anything in your team’s colors. Wool blankets, wooly mittens, and scarves are must haves during those crisp autumn days at the game. And when the team colors are not available, go plaid instead.

Sit back and enjoy the game in vintage tailgate style. Happy tailgating!

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Our favorite style experts share valuable tips for men and women to help you take your look to the next level.

1. Take day of TLC—After hours under the sun, spend a day pampering your skin. Use a sugar or salt scrub to get rid of rough patches, impurities and lingering dead skin cells. Then, use a scented body wash like Caress Mystic Forever body wash to seal in moisture. The fragrance touch technology in the body wash releases bursts of iris and amber scent throughout the day.

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After graduating from Hazleton High School in 1957, Ron joined the family plumbing business, making him the 4th generation of plumbers in his family. This business, R.L. Marchetti Plumbing, is Ron Marchetti operated currently by his son, Randy. In 1961, Ron, like so many men of his generation, felt compelled to serve his country during a time of crisis, The Berlin Crisis. Ron completed 2 years in the U. S. Army, and then returned to the family plumbing business.

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ductions on local TV news-13, 23 years ago as host of two shows that he created in June of 1994....…"Trivia Treats" and " Short Shots".

He completed over 2300 segments of his very successful TV experience, which continues to be extremely popular. Many viewers request copies of his shows, especially families of former area athletes that he honors.

Ron was sports editor for PANORAMA magazine for over 25 years (1984-2010) and is still considered by many old-timers as the heart, soul, and voice of sports in the Hazleton region. Ron was past President of Hazleton Quarterback Club, and has been an active member of the Hazleton Area Football Program for the past 25 years.

He has written two local sports magazines, HHS Football Through the Years in 1972, and My Best Shots, in 1995. In between, he wrote and designed the final Hazleton High School souvenir program and yearbook "Forever Blue" in 1991. That book included all teams and individual records, while listing every letterman who ever played football for the Hazleton Mountaineers. Marchetti received the Ray Saul Sports Legend Award in 2009.

He was inducted into the Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, and the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. He was Hazleton Elk of Year in 2011, and was also roasted by The Elks in 2012.

Ron continues to write occasional articles for the Standard Speaker Newspaper, while writing monthly sports trivia stories in the Freeland Progress Magazine. He is the President of Hazleton Plumbers Association, and has been for the past 28 years. He is also an officer on the board of directors for Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame, serving as Treasurer, and on the board of Hazleton Historical Society.

Ron and Chris, his wife, have celebrated their 54th Anniversary this past April. They have four children (Lisa, Robin,Terri and Randy), and 7 grandchildren.

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The Laurel Mall…

Introduces “BEAM”

by Lisa & Rocco Laurel Mall Upcoming Events • Saturday October 1st—Flu Shots Sponsored by Rite Aid • Tuesday October 4th—First Quality Job Fair • Friday October 7th—System One Job Fair • Saturday October 8th—Fall Community Carnival • October 9th-16th—Camera Club Photo Show • Friday October 14th—American Red Cross Blood Drive • October 20th-23rd—Standard Speaker Used Book Sale • October 22nd-23rd—Hershey Raffle • Wednesday October 26th—Malloween Parade • Saturday November 5th—Rose Ostrowski Performance(2pm) • Friday November 11th—Veterans Day Program • Saturday November 12th—Santa’s Arrival • Saturday November 26th—American Red Cross Blood Drive • Thursday December 22nd—American Red Cross Blood Drive An award-winning gaming system that turns a physical space into a virtual, educational, and highly-motivating experience!

The Laurel Mall is offering its customers a unique engagement option that will truly enhance your mall visit experience. BEAM caters to a younger audience and promotes activity and social engagement while fostering a fun, positive environment. From toddlers to professionals, BEAM provides customers of all ages with healthy and active fun that’s out of this world. You will be engaged and entertained from the moment you start your experience.

The virtual games and effects are fun, educational, motivating, and active. From highly-active competitive sports games, to energetic collaborative games, to colorful patterns, to educational preschool scenarios, BEAM has something for everyone. Visit our NEW Interactive Game, BEAM, in the Dunham’s Sports Wing next to Play Zone.

NOW OPEN! We are pleased to welcome Bath Fitters, Cookfella’s Kitchen, Perfect Brows, Reviello Insurance Agency and Zoo Zoo Animals to our Laurel Mall!

Wednesday October 26th 6pm-8pm

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“SECRETS” Wig Boutique… Your Best Accessory!

Jon-David and Helen’s Hair Salon has been offering quality hair services to the area for 18 years. Owners, Jon-David Novotnak & Helen Lonczynski take pride in the exceptional services they offer including cuts, colors and highlights for men, women and children of all ages. The atmosphere of the salon is always both friendly and professional.

Secrets Wig Boutique, located in JonDavid & Helen’s Hair Salon is a place where women can select high quality natural look-

ing wigs in a variety of styles and colors.

While visiting, women have the opportunity to be professionally fitted for the style that best suits them. Secrets specializes in assisting women with medical hair loss issues, especially those undergoing chemotherapy. Women can be assured of receiving individualized attention in the private showroom and fitting area which features beautiful wigs from first rate brands such as, Raquel Welch, Gabor, Jon Renau, Estetica Designs, Henry Margu,

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In Observance Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Take All In-Stock Wigs & Merchandise Choose from our large selection of

Natural Looking & Flattering Wig Styles As Well As Specialty Hats, Turbans & Scarves For A Fashionable Alternative To Wigs We Offer Professional & Private Wig Fittings.

Our Consultants will Help You Choose the Best Fit for You

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Drop off your wig & we will bring it back to life with our specialized styling & conditioning products. We will teach you how to preserve the life of your wig using products & accessories available in our boutique Visit Us On

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The wig studio carries all of the products needed to maintain the quality of your wig along with a large selection of specialty hats, turbans and head coverings that are both fashionable and affordable! Women of all ages will find something from the impressive selection of ready-to-wear wigs “Secrets” has to offer.

Appointments are required. Please call and schedule one today! Jon-David & Helen’s Hair Salon & Secrets Wig Boutique is located at 38 East Broad Street, West Hazleton – 570-454-1932. We are open Tuesday through Saturday. Please visit us at www.jondavidhelens.com and Facebook.

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

by Dr. Thomas Bednarek, Hazleton Imaging Here are the Facts 1. Mammography is the gold standard for evaluating women for early treatable breast cancer. The widespread use of mammography has contributed to a 25-35% reduction in breast cancer mortality.

It is widely available, reasonably priced, proven, scientifically accepted and is covered by insurance but it has its flaws—It doesn’t find all breast cancer and on average has a sensitivity between 80 and 85% in identifying breast cancer in all comers.

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

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

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

5. On a mammogram, fibroglandular and ductal tissues are white as are cysts, benign tumor and cancers. Therefore, in a breast with a lot of dense tissue (white on the mammogram) the chance of identifying a breast cancer as a discrete change is diminished resulting in widely varying success rates (40-95%) in finding cancer from patient to patient based solely on their breast density.

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

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

Developments 1. Breast density notification laws have been enacted in more than 20 states with pending legislation in many additional states. Pennsylvania’s Breast Density Notification Law went into effect in January 2014 mandating: 1.That the mammogram report indicates the patient’s breast density and its implications with suggestions for possible additional testing chiefly with ultrasound or in the high risk patient, MRI. Unfortunately, there is no mandate for coverage of the ancillary testing, if indicated, resulting in

significant out of pocket costs to these women discouraging optimal care. A handful of states including New Jersey do require payment of ancillary screening, but not Pennsylvania or a majority of the other states with these laws.

2. That the letter sent to a patient following her mammogram not only contain information about her result but specific information about her breast density to further a discussion with her caregiver about the need for ancillary testing over and above the mammogram.

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

• Category A--The breasts are almost completely composed of fat with less than 25% fibroglandular components. (10% of patients) • Category B --The breast shows scattered areas of fibroglandular density (25-50% fibroglandular densities). (40% of patients) • Category C --The breasts are heterogeneously dense (50-75% fibroglandular) which may obscure small masses. (40% of patients) • Category D --The breasts are extremely dense (greater than 75% fibroglandular density) which lowers the sensitivity of mammography. (10% of

patients)

Conclusion • Breast density is a very important variable in the incidence of breast cancer and its detectability on mammography potentially affecting up to 50% of women.

• In breast density category 3 (very high risk patients), ancillary testing with ultrasound and occasionally MRI should be considered on a case by case basis but should be mandatory in category 4.

• Know your breast density and have a discussion with your caregiver about what is the best course of action for you.

• Lobby state representatives and senators to enact companion legislation that strengthens the breast density law to include coverage for ancillary screening, such as ultrasound and MRI, where appropriate to ensure adequate care of women with dense breasts.

• New technology such as Digital Tomosynthesis of the breast which includes multiple thin section images at the time of mammography improves cancer detection versus conventional mammography. However, it still misses 50% of the occult cancers found at ultrasound but it is a step in the right direction. This technology has been installed and will be available at Hazleton Imaging shortly.

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JOIN THE FIGHT with BRENDA REIMOLD, LMT (570) 436-4267 In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness for every Massage given by Brenda during the month of October $5.00 will be donated to the WIG FUND at Secret’s Boutique inside Jon David & Helen’s Salon, West Hazleton 286 Airport Beltway Suite 2B, Hazle Township

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Breast Cancer Awareness According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, there will be over 11,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Pennsylvania in 2016.

The ACS also reports that, other than skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women and about 1 in 8 (12%) women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from cells in the breast. More commonly breast cancer either originates in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple. Less commonly, breast cancer can begin in the stromal tissues, which include the fatty and fibrous connective tissues of the breast. Over time, cancer cells can invade nearby healthy breast tissue and make their way into the underarm lymph nodes, small organs that filter out foreign substances in the body. If cancer cells get into the lymph nodes, they then have a pathway into other parts of the body.

The earlier breast cancer is found, the better the chances that treatment will be successful. Breast cancers that are found because they can be felt tend to be larger and are more likely to have already spread outside of the breast.

Screening exams, such as mammograms, can often find breast cancers when they are small and still confined to the breast. The size of a breast cancer, and how far it has spread, are

some of the most important factors in predicting the likelihood of cure.

There are several ways to treat breast cancer, depending on its type and stage. Some treatments are called local therapies, meaning they treat the tumor without affecting the rest of the body. Types of local therapy used for breast cancer include surgery and radiation therapy. These treatments are more likely to be useful for earlier stage (less advanced) cancers, although they might also be used in some other situations.

At the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, we use radiation therapy to treat breast cancer. External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is the most common type of radiation therapy for women with breast cancer. EBRT is administered with a linear accelerator (LINAC) that generates and delivers high-energy X-ray beams to the breast cancer. It destroys cancer cells, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Treatments require no hospitalization, only take about 10 to 15 minutes, and are painless and safe. Side effects are usually minimal, and most patients return to routine activities immediately after each treatment.

If you, or a loved one, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like to speak to a patient coordinator about your treatment options, please contact the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazelton at (570) 459-3460 or visit www.

CancerTreatmentCenterHazleton.com today.

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Coxe Brothers & Company

by Bryan Dunnigan, The Sophia Coxe Foundation & Education Center

The Beginning - Born in England in 1640, Daniel Coxe is the founder of the Coxe family in American. He is a doctor and land speculator. Dr. Coxe acquired a great deal of land in New Jersey and eventually became governor of West Jersey even though he never set foot in New Jersey or America. He died in 1730 at the age of 90, leaving his land acquisitions to generations of Coxe family.

Dr. Coxe's son, Col. Daniel Coxe is the first to visit American settling in NJ. The colonelʼs grandson, Tench Coxe is born in Philadelphia in 1775 and by 1790 is involved in land acquisitions. Tench had purchased 80,000 acres in what would become the middle coal fields of NEPA. His son, Charles Coxe managed this land acquisition from the 1820s through the civil war period at which time, the demand for coal exploded. In 1869, Coxe Brothers & Company begins what is to become a legacy in the mining industry. By 1880, the demand for anthracite was tremendous. Anthracite hard

glossy and mostly pure carbon was the king of coals. Victorians demanded this new commodity for home heating as it burned clean, long and hot. It was indeed the fuel of choice.

Coal had previously been mined on Coxe land around 1854 at the Council Ridge Colliery. Eckley B. Coxe and his brother Alexander would mange Coxe Bros & Company which soon would become the largest independent coal operation in the US. By the year, 1880 Coxe Brothers & Co. employed over 4,000 workers.

The Cross Creek Colliery was built in Drifton in 1870s. The employed miners were a diverse group of migrants from England, Wales, Germany, Ireland, Hungary, Poland, Italy, Tyrol and other middle European countries. Drifton was a model coal town of it's day. Good accommodations for hard working miners and their families. The Coxe family had a stewardship, but also realized they had a responsibility to those who labored making their money.

As the railroads began increasing their haul-

age rates, Coxe Brothers & Co found themselves building their own short line rail road which was known as the D.S.&S. To get their anthracite to Philadelphia and New York.

The Coxe family retained control over their operations and land well into the 1960s.

Eventually most of their land holdings were sold off. Visiting Drifton today we find the silent reminders of a proud and historic past.

The Coxe House still stands along with St. James Church and of course MMI Preparatory School. What began a generation ago created the future we embrace today. We have the opportunity to preserve this incredible legacy.

Today the SophiaCoxe Memorial foundation & Education Center strives to promote our local history and educate future generations. We ask you to join us in preserving our most noteworthy past. Visit our web sight at www.sophiacoxefoundation.com. Our associate membership is open to everyone wishing to help maintain and restore the historic Coxe House. Tours can be arranged by calling Bryan at 570-956-6706.

THE SOPHIA COXE FOUNDATION 2207 ROUTE 940, DRIFTON, PA 18221 570-926-5427 or 570-956-3881

OCTOBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & CLASSES Reservations Required - Call Karen For Further Information

Sat, Oct 1st- Introduction to Blacksmithing 11-4PM - $50/pp + materials - Lunch Included -No prior experience necessary. This class is designed with the beginner in mind and focus on the basic skills of blacksmithing.

Sun, Oct 9th - The Story of Samhain or All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve - $10/pp - 2PM - Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a dessert and learn about the history of Halloween.

Sat, Oct 22nd- Introduction to Blacksmithing 11-4PM - $50/pp + materials - Lunch Included- No prior experience necessary. This class is designed with the beginner in mind and focus on the basic skills of blacksmithing.

Sun, Oct 23rd - Halloween Tea - 2PM - $20/pp - Join us for a fun filled Halloween Tea. You can come in costume (either frightful or Victorian) or in just your regular clothes. The menu is a surprise for all, but we think you will have a delightful frightful time.

Sat, Oct 29th - Build Your Own Back Yard Forge - 11-4PM - $50/pp + materials - Lunch Included No prior experience necessary. This class will show you how to build a low cost forge with most materials available locally.

Seating is limited for our events, make your reservation at www.sophiacoxefoundation.com or send check to P.O. Box 235, Drifton, PA 18221. Further information call Karen at 570-926-5427 or 570-956-3881.

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Welcome Saturday, October 8 from 12 to 8pm.

Community Calendar October 2016 October 2 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, October 2 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.

10th Annual Paws For A Cause 4 Autism, Sunday, October 2 at Whitetail Preserve in Black Creek Township (follow the paws on Rock Glen Road). Prizes, food, awards and contests. Registration: 12:30pm; Blessing of the Animals: 1:15pm; Caine for a Cure Walk & Family Fun Walk: 1:30pm. Registration fee: $15.00 per dog.

All proceeds benefit purchasing a Service Dog for an Autistic Child in the area. For more information, contact Mary Schriebmaier at 570401-3970 or marlobe@ptd.net. This event is in memory of Dr. Jim Hyssong.

October 7 Hazleton POWER! is hosting a Chili Cook Off on Friday, October 7 (as part October First Friday). Prizes for “Best in Bowl”, “Tastes of Creativity” and “Crowd Pleaser”. To register: vist our website at http://www.hazletonpower.org/ shop/hazleton-power-membership or call 570956-7731.

Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress Beer & Brats Walk, Friday, October 7 (as part Octo-

Moyer’s Grove Campground’s

ber First Friday) from 5 to 7pm. Celebrate the First Friday in October with craft brew samples paired with tasty foods selected by downtown merchants and organizations. Walk is selfguided, and all locations are within downtown Hazleton. Cost: $10/person (early bird); $12/ person (same day). Pick up your map, wristband, and beer tasting glass at the new City Park (corner of Broad and Laurel Streets in Hazleton) between 4-6pm on the day of the event. Have your map stamped at all locations and enter to win dinner and drink raffles. Event is sponsorsed by the Tap at the Humboldt Beer Depot.

Zion’s Stone Church of West Penn Township will have a bingo fundraiser with prizes consisting of Longaberger Baskets and Thirty One items on Sunday, October 9. The doors of the auditorium at 45 Cemetery Rd in New Ringgold will open at 12:30 pm with the bingo starting at 1:30pm.

Food will be available to purchase. A Chinese Auction and a raffle will be available to purchase. A Chinese Auction and a raffle will also take place. Tickets are $20 in advance by calling 570-386-5111 Monday – Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. Ticket price at the door is $25. Tickets and seating are limited.

October 11 Tamaqua Heritage Day, October 8 from 10am to 5pm in Downtown Tamaqua. Historical Displays, demonstrations, music, crafts, ethnic foods and entertainment. Event sponsored by October 8 the Tamaqua Historical Society. For more inforSt. John's Lutheran Church, Ringtown, PA will mation, call 570-668-5722 or find us on Facebe hosting their annual Community Fall Festival book. to be held on Saturday, October 8 from 11am to 5pm at St. John's Lutheran Church Parking October 13, 14 & 15 Lot, 106 West Main Street in Ringtown. There 19th Annual Pardeesville Haunted Trail “Nights will be food, crafts, games, DJ music by "Sound of Terror Tours”, Thursday, October 13, Friday, Express", hayrides, and much more! Vendors October 14 and Saturday, October 15 at the may obtain an application at St. John's Lutheran Pardeesville Playground/Baseball Complex, 683 Church, the Ringtown Library or by calling the Pardeesville Road in Hazle Township. The tours will run each night beginning at 7pm and tickets church office at 570-889-5203. are $4 per person. There will be costume conFree Community Luncheon hosted by Holy test, games, tricky trays, refreshments and food Rosary Parish of Hazleton. Lunch will be served including hot homemade soups available each Saturday, October 8 from 10:30am to 12 noon night. Please dress appropriately for the weather at Catholic Social Services, 214 W. Walnut conditions and be prepared for a scare of a lifeStreet, Hazleton. All are welcome. A special time! Return Sunday, October 16th at 5pm thank you to the Hazleton Rotary Club and the for a free “Scary Story Night”. Come in your Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank. costume or as you wish…we will be waiting for you! All proceeds benefit Pardeesville Recreation October 9 Association. For more information, call 570West Hazleton Recreation Club Annual Chinese 454-9655.

Auction, Sunday, October 9 from 11am to 2pm at White Haven Community Center, 4th St. & October 15 Cranberry Avenue in White Haven. Food, Bev- The fourth annual Harvest Moon Run/Walk erages, Bake Sale & Door Prizes. “Early Birds” will be held Saturday, October 15 at the Weston

10am to 3pm

Moyer’s Grove Campground in Wapwallopen

VARIETY OF VENDORS & CRAFTERS BASKET RAFFLES • FOOD BAKED GOODS & MORE!

Get A Great Jump Start on Unique Holiday Shopping & Support Handmade Items & Small Business!

Friday, October 21st 6pm -8pm

Enjoy some light refreshments & take a chance on complimentary door prizes! ~VENDORS~

RYAN’S COUNTRY CHARM Owner, Marlene Martini

Call 570-582-0164 -or- Email: Ivsgtam5678@yahoo.com for more info.

CUSTOM BEAD CREATIONS Owner, Lisa Lewis

Benigna’s Creek Vineyard & Winery At The Laurel Mall Wine Tasting courtesy of Benigna's Creek Vineyard & Winery Look for future ads for Ladies Night Out in November, & December

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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.

Fall Festival, Saturday, October 15 from 9am to 1pm at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 120 E. Washington Street in McAdoo.

A Tricky Tray preview on Friday, October 14th from 6 to 8pm. This year will feature various tricky trays, delicious home-made food and baked goods. Come out and join fun! Winners need not be present to win.

October 17 St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning is hosting “GriefShare,” a free weekly grief support group and seminar, starting Monday, October 17 at 6:30pm. “GriefShare” features video from prominent Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. St. John’s has been offering these groups since 2010. This latest cycle features all-new videos. To find out more, or to register, call St. John’s at 570-386-9960.

October 22 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 for the Black Diamond Writers Network "Celebrate Our Writing" Author Panel, Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 2pm at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 5th Annual

125 Pine Street in Tamaqua. The event is free and open to the public. After questions, there will be a book signing and refreshments. The participating authors are Jeff Davis, Wilma Ruggiero, Patricia Shenyo, Al Wohlmuth, and Richard Wright. For more information, call Kathy Ruff at (570)645-3059 or visit www.tamaquaarts.org or www.tamaquapubliclibrary.com.

Center at Hazleton.

22nd Annual Jim Thorpe Halloween Parade, Sunday, October 23 starting at Jim Thorpe High School at 4pm (line up will be at 3pm). To register your company or group to participate in the parade, please complete the form on the website at http://halloween.jimthorpenews.com/. The parade is sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Lions Community Services For Sight Glow Run, Sat- Club and many locals and individuals. urday, October 22 at Eagle Rock Resort. One Mile Youth Race at 6pm. 5K Run/Walk begins October 26 at 7pm. Mail in registration deadline is October 1. Online deadline is October 15. Race Day reg- Roast Beef Dinner, Wednesday, October 26 istration opens at 5pm. For more information or from 4 to 6pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Oak to register online, visit our website at www.race- & Nice Streets in Frackville. Adults - $9.00; menu.com/glow. Find us on Facebook. Proceeds Child (10 & under) - $4.00. Menu includes: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw, Vegetabenefit Community Servces For Sight. ble, Roll & Butter & Dessert. Eat in or take out.

For tickets call 570-874-1190. Tickets must be October 23 purchased by October 19.

Children’s Halloween Party, Sunday, October 23 from 4 to 7pm at First United Methodist Church The Rotary Club of Hazleton Annual Spaghetti Social Hall, 25 S. Balliet Street in Frackville. For Dinner, Wednesday, October 26 from 4:30 to ages Toddlers to children in 6th grade. Games, 7pm at Genetti’s Catering, 1341 N. Church fun, snacks, crafts and a Halloween parade with Street in Hazleton. Eat in or take out. $8.50 prizes! Please RSVP to the church office at 570- Adults; $5.00 Children. Tickets may be pur874-0792 with the number attending and their chased from any Rotary Club member or at the ages by Sunday, October 16. Costumes must door that day. There will be a cash bar. Chances be appropriate for a church event that has small available to purchase Tricky Trays. Come and children present. join us for a delicious dinner (salad, spaghetti, meatballs, coffee, tea, soda & dessert) that will The American Cancer Society Greater Hazleton benefit the Rotary Club Community Service Unit will be holding a Pasta Dinner, on Sunday, Projects.

October 23 from 12 noon to 5pm at Tresckow Hosey, Oak and Walnut Streets in Tresckow. $8.00-adults; $5.00 Children. Eat in or take out. To list your Community Event Call 570-459-1212 for reservations. Walk-ins in our Monthy Calendar, welcome. Tricky Trays and a 50/50. Come and please email the event to: join us for a delicious dinner that will benefit the e d i t o r i a l @ p a n o r a m a p a .

39th Annual Telethon to take place on Saturday, com.

February 25, 2017 at the Health & Wellness

2ND ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & CRAFT FAIR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, 2016 Capriottis Palazzo 1 Banks Ave., McAdoo 9AM-3PM

BENEFITS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 10AM-1PM

Craft & Vendor Show

SUGARLOAF VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 97 WEST COUNTY RD., SUGARLOAF

Sunday, Nov. 20th • 9am-3pm Event Free & Open to Public • Fee for Breakfast

Area crafters and vendors, basket raffles, and a crafter & vendor scavenger hunt!

Call 570-582-0164 for more information.

$12 Adult • $8 Children • Children under 3 Free Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advance before Nov. 9

CRAFT FAIR 9AM-3PM

Free Admission - Donations for the Art League are Welcome!

TRICKY TRAYS • BAKE SALE • LOTTERY TICKETS Tricky Trays Drawn at 2:30pm

SANTA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICTURES BRING YOUR CAMERA! Photographer Joe Pecora will take professional photos with Santa for $5* (additional photos can be ordered)

For Tickets or Information contact Denise Perry 570-401-4913 after 4pm, or any Art League Board Member!

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Make A World Of Difference On Halloween (Family Features) This year, Halloween will bring tricks and treats, and teachable moments, too, thanks to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Under the guidance of teachers across the nation, thousands of students can learn positive global citizenship values and be empowered to make a difference.

On Halloween, equipped with the knowledge that they can make the world a better place for children, kids can go door-to-door with the

iconic orange UNICEF boxes to collect donations that add up to lifesaving change for vulnerable children.

In order to bring the program to classrooms and help educators engage their students, a series of lesson plans were developed on topics like child rights, survival and development. The resources, which include readings, photos, videos, music, maps and games, introduce students to issues affecting the health and well-being of kids

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around the world, including clean water and sanitation, nutrition and education.

Since 1950, the campaign has raised more than $175 million to help UNICEF provide children with medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education.

Extending the effort In addition to the traditional door-to-door activities, a series of partners and supporters, including HSNi Cares, Key Club International and American Airlines, are also making it easy to participate this year.

Now through October, all HSNi brands, including Ballard Designs, Chasing Fireflies, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, Grandin Road, HSN, Improvements and TravelSmith, will encourage their customers to make a donation to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help save and improve the lives of children around the world. During this time, HSN will match all donations to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF made on the HSN Card up to $100,000. Exclusively on HSN and HSN. com, customers can purchase the "HSN Cares Designer Quilt." For each quilt sold on HSN, the company will donate $15 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. HSN will also feature and sell a range of customer favorites in the HSN Cares U.S. Fund for UNICEF Collection, donating $5 for each product sold in this collection to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Key Club International will participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF by raising funds for The Eliminate Project, which seeks to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a deadly disease that claims the lives of thousands of babies and mothers each year. Key Club International, a student-led service leadership program of Kiwanis International, is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. For more information, visit TheEliminateProject.org or KeyClub.org.

American Airlines will support Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF through UNICEF's Change for Good program, which converts customers' donations of foreign and domestic coins into lifesaving services for the world's most vulnerable children. From October 17-31, American Airlines employee flight attendant volunteers will make a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF-themed announcement and collect donations from customers on select international flights.

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Tips To Fill Your Day With Active Play (Family Features) As the busy school year progresses, it can be challenging for families to find time to play and stay active together.

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Play is an important part of a child's physical, emotional and social development, yet many external factors can quickly become barriers to active play including busy schedules, technology and the costs of sports equipment. A survey conducted by Dr Pepper Snapple Group's Let's Play initiative, which is dedicated to getting kids and their families active, found that only 33 percent of children are participating in active play daily, down from 41 percent in 2015.

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• Fill down time with play time: Children's active play time is impacted by busy schedules - 64 percent of parents said busy schedules were a barrier to play this year, up from 56 percent in 2015. Active play doesn't have to happen all at once; it can be spread out through the day so try fitting it in when you can, even if it's in 10-minute increments.

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• Be your kid's playmate: According to the survey, 53 percent of parents said having no playmates was a barrier to their child's play.

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Jackie Jensen: The Tormented Golden Boy

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh With the conclusion of the Summer Olympics and the intersection of the baseball and football seasons, I think it is a fitting time to reflect on Jackie Eugene Jensen who was an All-American in football, an American League MVP, a perennial contender for the American League RBI title which he won 3 times and married to Olympic star Zoe Ann. Olsen who won a silver medal for diving in 1948 and a bronze one in 1952. Jackie Jensen who was born on March 9, 1927 and starred for the California Golden Bears in baseball and football, was regarded as one of the state's golden Boys, and his future wife, Zoe Ann 01 Olsen was viewed as a Golden Girl. When they married in 1949, they had a motor cycle escort to the wedding and about 1,500 people in attendance plus heavy press coverage. They quickly became the Golden Couple

and were a favorite of media coverage.

Jackie Jensen's parents divorced when he was only 5, and he recalled that his mother, who tried to raise the family was constantly on the move, mainly when the rent was due. Jensen felt he changed addresses about 16 times from childhood to graduation from high school.

Jensen attended Oakland High School where he starred in baseball and basketball, wrote for the school newspaper, was class president and idolized by the student body. Jackie began dating Zoe Ann Olsen when she was still in high school and several years younger than him. Upon graduation from high school, Jensen served in the U.S Navy in 1945 and 46. After completing his Navy stint, he enrolled at the University of California under the G. I. bill and achieved stardom in baseball and football. Jensen was both a star

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pitcher and outfielder on the baseball team. California won the initial College World Series. In one of the games, Jensen outpitched future Fall of Fame quarterback, Bobby Layne of Texas. In the World Series Championship game, California defeated Yale with future president George Bush. In football, as a junior, Jensen became the first California player to rush for over a 1,000 yards. California finished 10-0 in 1948 and earned a trip to the Rose Bowl where they were upset by Northwestern despite a 70-yard touchdown run by Jensen. Jensen was a consensus All-American and finished 4th in the Heisman Trophy voting which was won by Doak Walker a future Detroit Lion star and Hall of Famer.

Much to the chagrin of California fans, Jensen chose to forego his senior year to play baseball in the Pacific Coast League. Jensen and Olsen were the most popular couple of their day, and they married on October 16, 1949. After a year in the Pacific Coast League, the Yankees purchased the contracts of Jackie Jensen and Billy Martin. The Yankees regarded Jensen as the heir apparent to Joe DiMaggio's centerfield position. However, from 1950-52, Jensen appeared in only 108 games since the Yankees also had Hank Bauer, Gene Noodling, Cliff Mapes and later in 1951 a player by the name of Mickey Mantle!

Jensen hit only .171 in just 70 at bats for the Yankees in 1950 but hit. 298 with 8 homeruns in 56 games before being undeservedly farmed out. He began the 1952 season with the Yankees but was traded to the Washington Senators along with Spec Shea, Jerry Synder and Archie Wilson for Iry Noren and Tom Upton in what Casey Stengel regarded as the worst trade of his long tenure with the Yankees. Jensen hit well for the Senators as an everyday player and was selected as an All-Star reserve by Casey Stengel.

Despite two solid years with the Senators, Jensen was traded to the Red Sox on December 9, 1953. Jensen joined left fielder Ted Williams and centerfielder Jimmy Piersall in what many considered the best outfield of the middle to late 1950s. Once he left spacious Griffith Stadium, Jensen immediately paid dividends for the Red Sox, driving in 117 runs and hitting 25 homeruns. The right hand hitting Jensen was ideal for the Green Monster.

The only negative part of Jensen's game was grounding into 32 double plays despite being a fast runner. The following season, 1955, Jensen led the American League in RBIs, for the first of his 3 RBI crowns. Despite a great deal of success with the Red Sox which culminated with an MVP award in 1958, Jackie Jensen was a troubled, perhaps better stated, a tormented man.

Jensen dreaded flying and experienced panic attacks at airports frequently. He often spoke of retiring and how he not only despised flying but hated to be away from his wife and children. Often Jensen took tranquilizers before he boarded

a plane and at times would make a long drive to an away game to avoid flying. Repeatedly he talked to reporters about how he abhorred the grind of the baseball season and his fear of flying.

Jensen was also uncomfortable with the attention Zoe Ann received from other men. He felt his baseball career endangered their marriage.

Fear of flying and anxiety over his marriage led Jensen to retire after the 1959 season at the height of his career. The move did not please Zoe Ann who encouraged him to continue to play baseball. The Sporting News especially criticized Jensen severely, stating he owed it to baseball to continue to play. Zoe Ann had Jackie try hypnosis to overcome his fear of flying. He did return to baseball in 1961 after sitting out the 1960 season but hit only .263 with 66 RBIs, well below his usual production. Jensen retired for good at the end of the 1961 season.

Jackie and Zoe Ann divorced in 1963 but soon remarried but divorced again. Jensen later married Katherine Cortesi, completed his degree at California with a degree in speech and a minor in history and became interested in Indian artifacts. He suffered a bad heart attack at the age of 42 while coaching baseball for Nevada.

The highest profile job Jensen held after retirement was that of a color commentator alongside Keith Jackson for ABC football. He also coached baseball for his alma mater, California, for several years. Jensen did attend Old Timers games although this involved flying.

In his final years, Jensen seemed at last to have found peace operating a Christmas tree farm in Virginia with his second wife Katherine. He also conducted baseball camps and enjoyed working at Fork Military Academy, On July 14, 1982, although Jensen exercised and appeared in robust health, he suffered a fatal heart attack at home and died in route to Charlottesville hospital.

In my opinion, the early baseball cards of Jensen show a smiling exuberant player while the 1959 and 1961 ones seem to depict a weary, downcast player. My favorite cards of Jensen are his early ones, the 1951 Bowman rookie card on which he appears as a Yankee and the 1952 one also on which Jensen is a Yankee. The Bowman 1951 rookie runs about $40 in excellent condition and around $100 in mint. The 1952 Bowman Jensen is a bargain ranging from $20 to $30 in excellent to mint condition. My favorite card of Jackie Jensen is a high numbered 1953 Topps in which he appears in a Senators uniform. Many of the 1953 Topps cards were painted by artists and a picture taken of the portrait. I think the 1953 Jensen is especially well done. A very good to excellent 1953 Topps Jensen runs $35 to $40 and an excellent to mint one around $100. Most of the mid 50s Jensen cards with the exception of the high numbered 1955 Topps card can be purchased for approximately $10 to $15. The final

1961 Topps card of Jensen is a short print high number and runs around $35.

The most expensive card of Jackie Jensen by far is card #73 in the 1948 Leaf Gum football set. The card costs several hundred dollars in decent condition and a good deal more in excellent to mint condition. High professionally graded cards of Jensen in the Leaf football 1948 set easily run into 4 figures. The 1948 Leaf card incorrectly spells Jensen's first name as Jackey. The back of the card not only gives his football yardage for 1947 but also calls him an outstanding baseball pitcher and mentions that he is engaged to Zoe Ann Olsen, America's springboard diving queen. Besides being the first University of California player to rush for over 1,000 yards in 1948, Jensen was also the team's best defensive back. Jackie Jensen was inducted into The College Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.

In 1956 a TV movie "The Jackie Jensen Story" was made. In 2000, The Golden Boy: A Biography of Jackie Jensen was published.

George Martin was the author and the forward was written by popular announcer, Curt Gowdy.

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Sport Media Publishing Inc. 2000 • The Baseball Encyclopedia 9th edition, Macmillan Publishing Co. 1993 Rev. McHugh is Pastor of Good Shepherd church, Drums, Pa. and can be reached by phone at 570-788-3141 or at 570-4545058. His email is revmchugh@ptd.net.

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by Danette Troxell Troxell’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch is family owned & operated and has been in business for the past 16 years. We started off with just a few pumpkins for sale along the side of our barn. Today we have developed into a place where families can come and enjoy life on the farm. It is very rewarding to see the smiles on the children’s faces as they feed the goats or play in the corn bins. Many children do not get to feed chickens or gather the eggs from a hen house, like mine have been raised to do every day. As a family, the behind the scenes work starts in March, when we begin the field work in anticipation of where the crops will be planted. Not only is there a pumpkin patch but we also own CK Troxell Dairy Farm, which is a second generation farm, soon to be a third. Therefore, corn, soybeans, alfalfa, rye and timothy hay are planted nearly every year to feed the cows to keep them producing milk on the farm. I encourage you to support your local farms in any way possible. Agriculture is very important to all communities.

Come join us for our Fall Extravaganza October 15th for a day of our regular activities plus craft vendors, face painting and free prizes. It would be great to see you at Troxell’s this fall, so we can help you with your fall decorating needs. We have mums, pumpkins, corn stalks, primitive crafts and much more. Grab a bite to eat from “Happy Tummy Food Truck’ while you’re enjoying your day on the farm. Bring the children to enjoy the slides, hay maze, large petting zoo and the Horse Drawn Hayrides. Please come and spend a day, down on the farm at Troxell’s Produce & Pumpkin Patch!

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The History Of Jim Thorpe History and enchantment describe the town of Jim Thorpe. Once known as the “Switzerland of America”, Jim Thorpe today mirrors the elegance of years past when the town was known as Mauch Chunk, meaning Bear Mountain.

Nestled between two mountains, Mauch Chunk was founded in 1818 on one side of the Lehigh River with the town of East Mauch Chunk located on the opposite side of the river. The discovery of coal in Summit Hill, nine miles from Mauch Chunk, was to change the course of the town’s future.

After the Lehigh River canal opened near Mauch Chunk, the Switchback Railroad, a gravity railroad between Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill, began transporting coal to the canal for shipping to Philadelphia. The newly discovered “black diamonds” spawned the Industrial Revolution and the change in Mauch Chunk began. The town grew rapidly and its residents prospered. The Switchback Railroad, today recognized as one of the the first railroads in the United States, had thrust Mauch Chunk into the center of commerce.

As the business climate of Mauch Chunk grew, so did the number of people coming to visit. In 1824 the historic Mansion House Hotel was built on Susquehanna Street, pro-

claimed to be the “largest hotel in America” able to accommodate 300 guests. By 1832 Mauch Chunk boasted a population of over 1,000 people and 150 buildings. Industries soon located in the bustling town including an iron foundry, wire mill, and gas company. In 1850 Mauch Chunk incorporated as a borough and was designated the seat of Carbon County, the name derived from the new county’s highly prized natural resource, carbon, or coal. To accomodate the many tourists coming to Mauch Chunk several new hotels were erected, soon totalling twelve. Prominent politicians and famous people were among those who came to enjoy Mauch Chunk’s beauty.

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With the decline of the coal industry after World War I, Mauch Chunk lost it’s industrial prominence. As more people traveled by automobile, railroad travel decreased and the number of visitors dropped drastically. In 1937 the metal parts of the Switchback Railroad tourist ride were sold to Japan as scrap. With the onset of World War II, the young men left for war and Mauch Chunk went into hibernation.

A hopeful solution to the economic woes of Mauch Chunk came in 1954 when the widow of Jim Thorpe, the famous Olympic athlete, offered her husband’s name as a uniting symbol for Mauch Chunk and East Mauch Chunk in exchange for a proper memorial to her husband.

Jim Thorpe’s native Oklahoma had refused to build him a monument. The two towns joined together under the name of Jim Thorpe and a lovely three ton monument was erected in a beautiful garden setting at the edge of town as the final resting place of the “Greatest Athlete in the World.”

But the arrival of Jim Thorpe did not bring economic success to the newly named town.

Many historic buildings were in disrepair and vacant. In 1977, out of a growing concern to preserve Jim Thorpe’s unique image, over three hundred properties representing the earliest and most intact area of the town were nominated to

the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Old Mauch Chunk Historic District.

But it was not until 1982 when Jim Thorpe was chosen as one of six Pennsylvania towns to be included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Project that the town experienced a long-awaited surge of good fortune. Under the Main Street project, preservation and restortion of the town’s beautiful buildings began guided by a project coordinator but with minimal government funding. Buildings only one year from falling down were purchased by residents and restored. Starting in the center of town with the old Eagles Building on Broadway, restoration by building owners began to gradually move up Broadway, West Broadway and Race St. Today residents and visitors alike stroll through the streets of Jim Thorpe to enjoy the beautiful, restored architecture and to shop in the many unique shops lining the streets. Jim Thorpe. is once again alive and welcoming visitors.

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

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More information is available at www.jimthorpe.org/fallfoliage. htm The Jim Thorpe Tourism Agency has developed a schedule of free music that will take place at various venues up and down Broadway including the new downtown gazebo, at the YMCA building on Broadway, and in front of the Mauch Chunk Opera House. The schedule of music is available online at http:// www.jimthorpe.org and includes music from Lehigh Valley musicians Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer, Friends of Tom, as well local favorites YMI, Brad and Luke, and Jay Smar, and many others.

In addition to the daily schedule of free music, the Mauch Chunk Opera House will present ticketed performances each Saturday night. Paid Opera House performances include Dala, Tribute to Neil Diamond, The Alt, Ted Vigil’s Tribute to John Denver, Damn the Torpedos, The Young Dubliners, Leo Kottke, and Eaglemania. Info is at www.mcohjt.com

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33rd Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival

SUNday, OCTOber 9th IN DOWNTOWN TAMAQUA The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 33rd Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday, October 9 in downtown Tamaqua from 10 till 5 p.m., rain or shine.

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

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

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

Railroads are a big part of Tamaqua's heritage. Railroad attractions featured during the Festival include an open house at the restored 1874 Tamaqua Railroad Station will be held to give visitors and opportunity to see the beautifully local landmark. Vonz Restaurant in the Tamaqua Station will be open during the festival and offers a variety of delicious dishes, for both indoor and outdoor dining on the train station platform. The restored station re-opened to the public in 2004 following its extensive restoration by Tamaqua SOS Save Our Station organization.

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

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

and much more.

The Tamaqua Community Art Center will fill Depot Square Park, with art exhibits, free demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day. For additional information, call 570-668-1192.

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

Dr. Kelly's Old Tyme Traveling Medicine Show will be offering programs throughout the day along the sidewalk near the train station. Autumn decorating supplies, fresh apple cider, and homegrown produce will be available at Leiby’s Farm Harvest Market. On the corner of Hunter and West Broad Streets, the day of the festival. Horse drawn Trolley Car rides pulled by Leiby's famous Belgian Draft Horses will be offered around the festival area.

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

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

While strolling down memory lane at the TSMA car show on South Railroad Street, be sure to stop in for a look around Tink’s Antiques at 18 South Railroad Street. Tink’s features both new and old American items and also features decorative merchandise from Wink’s Wood Barn and delicious baked goods from Momma C’s Bakery.

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

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by DJ Sean Frederickson and WMGH Radio Polka Program will be offered at various locations downtown during the day. Many local organizations will also participate in the Heritage Festival with fundraising stands selling food, baked goods, calendars, and much more. Visit the Local History Photographic Exhibit inside The Historical Society Museum and while you are there, check out the newly renovated museum space. Come out and support your local organizations. Many food vendors will be offering tons of favorite homemade ethnic foods and festival goodies throughout the festival route.

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

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm celebrates their 42nd Annual Harvest Festival on October 8th and 9th, 2016 from 10am to 5pm both days.

This year’s theme is “19th Century Tools, Technology & Trends”. When was hand spinning phased out in favor of the new, affordable fabrics available at the mercantile?

What new, time saving kitchen gadgets were invented in the 1800s? What new advancements were shown at the 1893 World’s Fair?

What were the biggest changes happening in the United States during this period? How did electricity, the telegraph and telephone affect the average person living on farms?

We will showcase progress in farming in the 19th century with some of the equipment in Quiet Valley’s collection. This theme will let us explore some of the amazing innovations and improvements that took place during this incredible period in time.

In addition to demonstrations and displays dealing with the theme, there will be plenty of traditional skills and heritage crafts demonstrated such as spinning, weaving, broom making, scrapple making, apple butter making, basket making, candle making.

There will also be plenty of folk entertainment, good country food, children’s activities, pumpkin decorating, a quilt raffle, horse drawn wagon rides, outdoor brick bake oven and much more.

See the New Jersey Frontier Guard as they portray French and Indian War soldiers. Explore the Civil War Encampment where the 142nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Co. G Re-enactors will portray the drill and everyday life of soldiers during this important time for our nation. Visitors will enjoy this special glimpse into local history.

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the one room school presentation and pony rides.

Harvest Festival offers visitors of all ages two days of old-fashion fun. All funds raised will help support the mission of our nonprofit, educational organization. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is located 3 miles south of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania off of Business Route 209. This event is held rain or shine. Demonstrations are under tents. Admission is adults $10.00 & ages 3 - 12 $5.00.

No pets and no smoking please. The Harvest Festival schedule is subject to change.

For more information: 570-992-6161 or www.quietvalley.org 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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Siberian Ensemble To Perform In Hazleton The Greater Hazleton Concert Series continues its 2016-2017 season with the Siberian Virtuosi, The State Ensemble of Sakha (Yakutia), Russia. The ensemble includes 11 young violinists, and a pianist, each a virtuoso in their own right, with a commanding stage presence, performing without the physical restrictions of the traditional seated ensemble. The Siberian Virtuosi will delight its audience at the Hazleton High School Auditorium, 1601 West 23rd Street, on Thursday, October 20, 2016, The name itself indicates that most of the program has a virtuoso character that involves a wide range of violin repertoire. The musical education of the Ensemble members is based on traditional methods of violin training. That is why their repertoire highlights the classics from Bach and Vivaldi to Tchaikovsky and Khachaturian, music that is very familiar to audiences around the world. At the same time, the Ensemble doesn’t limit itself to performing just the classical repertoire. They perform the contemporary music of Western and Russian composers, as well as special jazz and crossover arrangements written especially for them - giving the audience a complete musical experience.

The Ensemble is a winner of numerous international awards, including “Music Week of Tours” in France, Grand Prix in Cremona, Italy, Grand Prix in Hungary, an International Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, and many others. They often tour around the Russian Federation giving

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The Siberian Virtuosi make frequent appearances on the radio and television stations across the Russian Federation. They are led by Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation, and of the Republic of Sakha, Professor Larisa Gabysheva, and Honored Art Worker of Russian Federation, and the Republic of Sakha, Professor Stanislav Afanasenko.

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The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient venue, at a price that can’t be beat. Individual tickets for the Siberian Virtuosi are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Subscriptions for all five of the remaining performances of the20152016 2016-2017 season are available for just $90. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM at the Hazleton High School Auditorium located at 1601 West 23rd Street in Hazleton. This comfortable venue offers abundant, free, lighted parking, and easy access.

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Chamber Announces 9Th Annual Tastes Of Greater Hazleton Event Slated For October 16th Sand Springs Country Club, Simply Homebrew, T. Verrastro Beer Distributor, The Pines Eatery & Spirits, The Valley Country Club, Theodora’s Restaurant, Top of the 80’s Restaurant and Victoria’s Candies.

According to Ann Jean Onuschak, committee and event Sponsors pictured in photo from left: Lisa Marie Halecky, chair, “We are very Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton; Mark Matriccino, The pleased to have such a Kitchen Gallery & Design Center; Pat Verrastro, T. Vergreat variety of Hazlerastro Beer Distributor; Denise Sellers, Standard Speaker; ton area restaurants Kelly Valovich, SSPTV/Sam-Son Productions; Anna Jean and businesses repreOnuschak, Chamber Community Awareness Committee sented at this event.

Chair; Donna Barna, Chamber Chair of the Board; Gary The Chamber is always looking for ways Perna, WYLN TV 35 and Larry Colllum, Panorama Comin which to promote munity Magazine. Missing from the photo are representhe entire Greater tatives from the Luzerne County Convention & Visitors BuHazleton Area and reau; CTC Manufacturing Inc; El Mensajero; Sam’s Club; we feel that this event Tent Rentals of NEPA and Poder Latino. will certainly assist us in promoting many of the fine establishments participating restaurants or businesses and enter that are located right here in Greater Hazleton.” you for a chance to win tons of doorprizes.

In addition to the samplings, the committee Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased online at hazleton- has coordinated three cooking demonstrations chamber.org (online calendar), at the Greater to take place which include presentation by Hazleton Chamber of Commerce office which Brass Buckle Restaurant, Sand Springs Country Pizza • Stromboli is located at 20 West Broad Street in Downtown Club and Top of the 80’s Restaurant. Each will Subs • Wraps • Wings TAKE-OUT or EAT-IN! • 6 PACKS TO GO! Hazleton, the Standard Speaker which is located present a cooking demonstration and all attendat 21 N. Wyoming Street in Downtown Hazle- ees will be invited to sample each of their dishes OPEN MON.-SAT. Rt. 93, Sybertville 11AM-9PM ton or various participating businesses. Tickets once completed.

CLOSED SUNDAYS Sponsors for this event include: Luzerne allow you to receive a sampling from each of the County Visitors Bureau, The Kitchen Gallery & Design Center Inc., CTC Manufacturing, Sam’s Club, WYLN TV 35, SamSon Productions, Standard Speaker, Panorama Community Magazine, Poder Latino, El Mensajero, T. VerDON’T FORGET rastro Beer Distributor, Lehigh Valley Hospital OCTOBER 18TH Network and NEPA Tent Rentals.

All proceeds from this event will benefit BURGERS • WRAPS • PANINIS community projects coordinated by the Greater HOMEMADE SOUPS DAILY Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the event contact Stop By and See Us! the Chamber office, at 20 W. Broad Street in downtown Hazleton, call 455-1509, email lfalLocated in the Laurel Mall at Garage Entrance Hours: Sunday 9am-2:30pm label@hazletonchamber.org or visit www.hazleRestaurant Open As Always Monday thru Saturday 8:30am-6pm tonchamber.org.

The Community Awareness Committee of the Greater Hazleton of Commerce announces the 9th Annual Tastes of Greater Hazleton. The event will feature a sampling of signature dishes and products from twenty restaurants and businesses from throughout Greater Hazleton.

It is open to the public and will take place on Sunday, October 16th from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, located at 50 Moisey Drive in Hazle Township. According to Anna Jean Onuschak, committee and event chair, “This has been a sell-out event since its inception, so we really encourage folks to purchase their tickets in advance, since typically we do not have many to sell at the door.”

Participating restaurants and businesses include: Booty’s Place, Brass Buckle Restaurant, Carmen's Bakery & Deli, Carmen’s Country Inn & Gardens, Cinema & Drafthouse, Coffee Service, Edgewood by Sand Springs, Genetti Catering, Giant Food Stores, McDonald's,

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Sunday, October 16th • 12 Noon to 3PM Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazle Twp. Participating Restaurants and Businesses Include: Booty’s Place • Brass Buckle Restaurant Carmen's Bakery & Deli • Carmen’s Country Inn & Gardens Cinema & Drafthouse • Coffee Service • Edgewood by Sand Springs Genetti Catering • Giant Food Stores • McDonald's Sand Springs Country Club • Simply Homebrew T. Verrastro Beer Distributor • The Pines Eatery & Spirits The Valley Country Club • Theodora’s Restaurant Top of the 80’s Restaurant • Victoria’s Candies Inc.

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A Slice Of History: Pizza Through The Ages Although voracious aficionados can suck down several sauce-laden slices in mere minutes, pizza didn’t develop in a vacuum—an Italian political vacuum, that is.

Founded around 600 B.C. as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. “The closer you got to the bay, the more dense their population, and much of their living was done outdoors, sometimes in homes that were little more than a room,” said Carol Helstosky, author of “Pizza: A Global History” and associate professor of history at the University of Denver.

Unlike the wealthy minority, these Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza—flatbreads with various toppings, eaten for any meal and sold by street vendors or informal restaurants— met this need. “Judgmental Italian authors often called their eating habits ‘disgusting,’” Helstosky noted. These early pizzas consumed

by Naples’ poor featured the tasty garnishes beloved today, such as tomatoes, cheese, oil,

anchovies and garlic.

Italy unified in 1861, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend has it that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French haute cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, the successor to Da Pietro pizzeria, founded in 1760.

The variety the queen enjoyed most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes and green basil.

(Perhaps it was no coincidence that her favorite pie featured the colors of the Italian flag.)

From then on, the story goes, that particular topping combination was dubbed pizza Margherita.

Queen Margherita’s blessing could have been the start of an Italy-wide pizza craze. After all, flatbreads with toppings weren’t unique to the lazzaroni or their time—they were consumed, for instance, by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. (The latter ate a version with herbs and oil, similar to today’s focaccia.)

And yet, until the 1940s, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders.

An ocean away, though, immigrants to the

United States from Naples were replicating their trusty, crusty pizzas in New York and other American cities, including Trenton, New Haven, Boston, Chicago and St. Louis.

The Neapolitans were coming for factory jobs, as did millions of Europeans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; they weren’t seeking to make a culinary statement. But relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians.

The first documented United States pizzeria was G. (for Gennaro) Lombardi’s on Spring Street in Manhattan, licensed to sell pizza in 1905. (Prior to that, the dish was homemade or purveyed by unlicensed vendors.) Lombardi’s, still in operation today though no longer at its 1905 location, “has the same oven as it did originally,” noted food critic John Mariani, author of “How Italian Food Conquered the World.”

As Italian-Americans, and their food, migrated from city to suburb, east to west, especially after World War II, pizza’s popularity in the United States boomed. No longer seen as an “ethnic” treat, it was increasingly identified as a fast, fun food. The world of pizza has certainly expanded way beyond Margherita-ville.

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Dealing With The Stress Of Debt

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Tax Rules Applying To Insurance

by John J. Beltrami, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC In general, when considering the income tax treatment of insurance, topics such as the taxdeferred buildup of cash value, the taxation of withdrawals, proceeds, loans, and dividends should be considered. The tax rules applicable to an insurance policy depend on whether the policy is life, health, long-term-care, or property/casualty/liability insurance. The cash value increase in an insurance policy resulting from investment income is not taxable income to the policy holder as long as the policy remains in force, even if the policy terminates in a death claim. Thus, the buildup (increase) of the cash value represents tax-deferred income.

your basis will be treated as taxable income. A income; rather, they are treated full surrender occurs when you discontinue your as excludable benefits received policy. for personal injury and sickness.

Death proceeds Generally, amounts you receive under a life insurance contract paid by reason of the death of the insured are not included in your gross income; the proceeds are tax free. Amounts payable on the death of the insured are excluded, whether these amounts represent return of premiums paid, the increased value of the policy due to investments, or the death benefit. However, any interest paid along with the life insurance proceeds is usually taxable.

General tax rules governing life insurance It's also important to be aware of the estate For federal income tax purposes, an insur- and gift tax treatment of life insurance death ance contract cannot be considered a life insur- proceeds. ance contract unless it is a life insurance contract under applicable state law and meets one of two Dividends tests: the cash value accumulation test or the An insurance dividend is the amount of your guideline premium and cash value corridor test. premium that is paid back to you if your insurThe income tax treatment of a life insurance ance company achieves a lower mortality cost policy depends on a number of factors, includ- on policyholders than it expected. The dividend ing whether the policy holder or beneficiary has is not treated as taxable income to you unless it received a lifetime distribution, death proceeds, exceeds the amount of your basis in the contract. or dividends. Generally, lifetime distributions It doesn't matter whether the dividends are refrom life insurance policies are treated as first ceived in cash or left with the insurance comcoming out of your basis or investment in the pany for some purpose. contract. Only lifetime distributions in excess of your basis are taxable.

Modified Endowment Contracts A modified endowment contract (MEC) is Distributions and loans a special class of life insurance contract. Special A lifetime distribution is any payment from income tax rules apply to MECs. the cash value of a life insurance policy during the lifetime of the insured, as opposed to the General income tax rules governing payment of the proceeds following the death of health insurance the insured. Special rules apply to loans. Partial In general, health insurance reimbursement surrenders and full surrenders are the two major of your medical expenses is not taxable to you. types of lifetime distributions. With a loan, the This is true whether you pay the insurance prepolicy owner borrows money from the insurance miums yourself or whether your employer pays company, using the cash value of his or her poli- the premiums for you. There are some imporcy as collateral to secure the loan. The amount of tant provisos, however. If you pay for health inthe loan balance reduces both the cash surrender surance premiums yourself, you may be able to value of the policy and the death proceeds until deduct the premiums as unreimbursed medical the loan is repaid. No portion of the proceeds expenses. Special rules apply to self-employed of policy loans are included in the income of persons. If your employer pays the premiums for the policy holder, because they are not treated your health insurance, you generally do not have as "distributions." Taxable income is not recog- to include such premiums in your income. nized as long as your policy remains in force.

However, if your policy lapses or you surrender General tax rules for long-term care insurance the policy, you'll have to treat any outstanding You can deduct premiums paid for a qualified loan balance as a distribution and recognize any long-term care insurance contract. Contracts isunrealized gain as taxable income. In many cases, sued on or after January 1, 1997, however, will you may choose simply to withdraw and keep all be treated as qualified long-term care insurance or part of the cash value buildup in your policy. contracts only if they meet certain federal stanThis is known as a partial surrender, which re- dards. Long-term care insurance premiums are duces the cash surrender value of the policy and deductible as medical expenses only if they meet the death benefit amounts. Any distribution will the 7.5 percent of the AGI floor. Benefits you be treated as coming first from your basis in the receive with respect to a tax-qualified long-term policy, and only amounts received in excess of care insurance contract are not taxable to you as

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Don’t Crash After A Crash – Get A Lawyer

by Conrad A. Falvello, Esquire There are few things in life more frightening than a sudden, unexpected car crash. This could be anything from someone being rear-ended at a stop light to being run over by tractor-trailer on an Interstate construction site. The mental image alone is itself frightening, not to mention the immediate aftermath that one is faced with afterwards.

Your car is destroyed and you may be hurt, trapped in the vehicle not knowing when help will arrive. Your immediate thoughts are of your family, and whether you will be able to work tomorrow. The disruption of your life has just begun.

At the scene you may rely on the kindness of others to help in any way they can, but if you are hurt emergency personnel can’t get there fast enough. At the same time you may have to deal with investigating authorities, and no doubt you are angry that the accident happened at all.

As you ride in the ambulance from the scene of the crash to the emergency room, you realize that your car is left behind out of your control, but at the same time you realize that the first order of business is to have the emergency room doctors find out why you are in so much

pain, whether it is life-threatening and what they can do to treat you. As you are wheeled into the emergency room on a stretcher, you are completely helpless and must trust the skills of people you don’t know to find out what is wrong.

There will be many tests and treatments followed perhaps by weeks of physical therapy and doctor visits.

What happens to my car?

When can I get back to work?

Who’s going to pay my medical bills?

If I can’t work, who will pay my bills at home?

How long am I going to be laid up?

These questions and many others are part of the aftermath of a serious car crash. Many cannot be answered right away and often cannot be answered by family members.

We have often heard it said that no one likes a lawyer until they need one. The aftermath of a serious car crash is one of those times. Advice and answers to many of these questions can come from an attorney experienced in working for people who have been hurt, an attorney who does this every day.

Many attorneys advertise for “personal injury” clients. However, there are few attorneys with

boots on the ground that actually do personal injury work every day of their practice, meet with the clients or their family in person, and guide them through all of the issues that have suddenly confronted them.

The biggest potential issues are the physical health of the injured person and the financial health of that person’s family. An immediate review of both auto and health insurance coverages is important to determine what is available and where the injured person can go to get what is available.

The crash may also need investigation beyond that provided by the investigating police authority. Simple things such as photos of the crash scene and the vehicles involved, and statements from witnesses are typically not done by investigating police officers. Although witnesses may be identified on the police report, more extensive statements from these witnesses may also be needed.

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The Top Reasons That The Cars Of Today Break Down

by Thomas R. Buff Car owners are well aware of the fact that new cars are great because they offer all of the latest technology and gadgets. But they can also cause drivers to become too dependent on this same technology. Cars have no doubt become safer, more efficient and reliable. But the fact is that the cars of today actually break down more than ever. A study conducted by the American Auto Association (AAA), concluded that more cars broke down on the side of the road in the year 2015 than any other year. Are cars of today less reliable?

There are a few major reasons why the cars of today have been setting breakdown records that may surprise you.

• Fuel alert and range estimator - The days of watching your fuel gauge have long disappeared. Fuel alert and range indicators have been around for some time and are standard on new cars and trucks today. These systems will notify the driver, through and audible alarm when the fuel level is low. Most cars will give you an estimate of how many miles you have until you run out of gas. The problem lies in the fact that motorists rely on the range indicator without taking in account for idle time and other gas mileage factors. An example is when someone has 5 miles to go on the range indicator but gets stuck in a traffic jam. This is when a lot of breakdowns occur. Another case is driving the vehicle until it is very low on gas. An empty tank causes moisture to form which causes a dilution of the gas remaining. It can also cause moisture to enter the electric fuel pump and cause it to overheat and fail. As a rule, keep your tank at least half full at all times. The range indicators and fuel level alarms are a good thing if used simply as a guide.

• Spare tire or no spare tire? Remember the days of the standard spare tire in the trunk?

Those days are long gone. If your car manufacture was nice enough to give you a temporary tire, commonly called the donut, you are fortunate. Some manufactures are only equipping the car with a can of fix a flat tire inflator due to lack of space. They also claim that the added weight of a spare tire will decrease fuel efficiency Most car are also equipped with run flat tires that will allow you to drive the car a few miles to get it repaired. Drivers are experiencing blowouts and end up stuck on the side of the rode because fix a flat will temporarily fix some small leaks but not a major puncture. Some claim that the reason spare tires are disappearing from trunks is due to the safety factors involved when changing a tire on the side of the road, which is a good point. Who wants to take the chance? But a spare tire should and has always been included with the vehicle. If you are purchasing a new car be sure to ask about a spare.

• Key related problems - Many cars today are utilizing keyless entry and ignition which only requires the driver to have the key fob on their person to start the vehicle. The problem is that if you leave the key fob in the car it continues to send signals which can drain the battery over time. Nothing like coming out on a cold winter morning to a dead battery.

So technology is creating a mound of gadgets that increase fuel efficiency, safety for the driver and passengers and luxury that we never had before. But with that comes some disadvantages if not used properly. Enjoy the technology and don’t get stranded. Happy Motoring!

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• Check the tires including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

• Check the hoses and belts as they can become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air-conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

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• Check the wipers and lighting so that you can see and be seen. Check that all interior and exterior lighting is working properly and inspect and replace worn wiper blades so you can see clearly when driving during precipitation.

• Check the brakes and battery to be sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free and that the brakes are functioning properly.

“A pre-trip inspection gives motorists peace of mind by reducing the chance of unplanned, costly car trouble and providing an opportunity to have any repairs performed by a trusted technician before hitting the road,” explained Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

The Car Care Council also recommends that motorists restock their emergency kit, consider a pre-trip tune-up to help the engine deliver the best balance of power and fuel economy, and order a free copy of the Car Care Council’s popular “Car Care Guide” for the glove box at www.carcare.org/car-careguide.

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Drive Away Distractions To Protect Teens Behind The Wheel (BPT) - Today's teens face more distractions than any generation before.

Many don't recall a time when they were not continuously connected to their friends. Cell phones - which might have been provided as a safety precaution in case Mom or Dad was running late picking them up from school - are now the source of constant messaging, sharing and media consumption.

Teens send texts instead of passing notes in class. They share moments with their peers and the world in the form of photos and short videos. Music, food and transportation can arrive on demand, all with the swipe of a finger. Being away from their phones, even for a short period of time, can even cause a form of separation anxiety expressed in the acronym FOMO (fear of missing out).

So it should come as no surprise that cell phone use is the offense most commonly associated with distracted driving. However, it's not the only type of distraction.

"A lot of people think they're better drivers than they actually are, which is why they take unnecessary risks when they're behind the wheel," said Randy Petro, chief claims officer

for Mercury Insurance. "We see a lot of claims related to distracted driving, including parents turning to scold arguing children, adjusting the infotainment system, and even taking photos while driving. Your first priority once you start piloting any vehicle should be to focus on the task at hand - driving."

Ten percent of all drivers ages 15 to 19 who were involved in fatal crashes were distracted at the time of the crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA also reports that 660,000 people drive distracted every day.

Teens aren't the only ones who feel the need to be connected - adults are guilty of it, too.

Many of the teens who are glued to their smartphones have witnessed their parents answering emails at the dinner table or have seen them shoot a "quick text" while driving. Teens have grown up learning that this type of behavior is acceptable and maybe even expected.

However, there's a right time and a right place for everything.

"The first thing parents need to do is practice what they preach. Teenagers won't always be receptive to 'because I say so' or 'because I'm

the adult,' especially if they witness their parents actively engaging in a behavior they're being told is bad," adds Petro. "We as adults need to set a proper example - after all, we do have the advantage of more life experience."

Parents should set a powerful example by committing not to drive distracted if they want their children to do the same. If necessary, parents can also invest in technology to monitor and disable phones while their teens are driving to eliminate the temptation altogether.

"No Instagram post, bite of a burger or playlist selection is worth someone else's life. People are mainly in a car to get from point A to point B, and our wish is for them to do it safely," says Petro.

There are several excellent online resources that provide tips and information to help prepare teens for life behind the wheel, including Mercury Insurance's Drive Safe Challenge and NHTSA's Distraction.gov.

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Preparing For Flu Season

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

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

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

The flu vaccine is also recommended for all health care providers, residents of nursing homes or anyone who lives with or cares for

people who are at high risk for influenza-related complications.

Hazle Drugs Immunization Pharmacists also offers the Pneumonia (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide) Vaccine. Pneumonia is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable death in the United States. Combined with the flu, it is the fifth leading cause of death in the US. Anyone can get Pneumonia but some people are at greater risk than others such as people 65 years and older, infants and children, people with certain health problems, people with a weakened immune system, and smokers.

Treatment of pneumococcal infections with penicillin and other drugs used to be more effective. But some strains of the disease have become resistant to these drugs. This makes prevention of the disease, through vaccination, even more important.

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

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Medicare helps protect good health so people can lead active, rich and rewarding lives. To make Medicare easier, Affinity, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has five Medicare programs, each offering greater benefits than Original Medicare.

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A company called Mobile- Help, which makes mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems (M-PERS), has introduced a mobile phone application designed to help seniors monitor their exercise progress. Experts say exercise can help prevent falls. To learn more, visit www.mobilehelp. com or call (800) 761-9185.

Oral Health And Breast Cancer: More Related Than One Would Thin

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Breast cancer, the second leading cause of death of women in the United States, affects one in eight women over the course of a lifetime. This subject is of particular interest to me and certainly hits home as my mother had been a decades-long survivor herself at the time of her passing. It is astonishing how many lives can be saved with early diagnosis and intervention.

Should chemotherapy be part of breast cancer treatment, patients should schedule a thorough cleaning and examination appointment prior to treatment initiation. Chemotherapy will suppress white cells which fight infection potential in conjunction with more invasive procedures such as root canals, deep cleanings, and extractions with effects lasting up to one week post-treatment. For these reasons, chemotherapy patients must maintain optimal oral health with more frequent hygiene visits, coupled with thorough brushing, flossing, rinsing, and homecare in general.

More than 36% of breast cancer patients develop oral complications as a result of both the disease and the treatment. Depending upon the type or combination of chemotherapeutic agents used, mucositis or generalized oral inflammation may result. This is a painful swelling which will affect eating via altered appetite, difficulty swallowing, and diminished taste sensation. Additionally, speech

and sleep may also be affected as a result from the oral inflammation.

I cannot stress enough the importance of stringent-homecare for those patients receiving chemotherapy. Be sure to brush with a soft-bristled toothbrush or oral sponge to clean both teeth and gums being certain that gentle flossing a few times daily and at bedtime are performed. Oral mouth rinses used several times daily are also of utmost importance. When choosing a rinse, select an alcohol-free one to prevent drying the alreadyinflamed tissues.

Should your dentist recommend necessary treatment, discuss the treatment at length to determine which treatment is of the highest priority and begin there. During periods of decreased white blood cell counts or recent chemotherapy, I routinely recommend deferring all non-emergency, low-priority work until a more opportune time. By doing so, you will prevent areas of prolonged discomfort or delayed healing.

I always insist that all of my patients who may be immunocompromised for whatever reason keep me abreast of any areas of pain, discomfort, or inflammation no matter how minimal it may seem to them and whether or not they have teeth present. No symptoms should be ignored as dental problems are more readily cured when addressed early.

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Denture-wearing patients are not exempt from regular dental care as gum irritation and inflammation are ever-possible and present.

In closing, I encourage all breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapeutic treatment in general to first consult their dentist and recruit them as an integral part of your cancer treatment team. By doing so, and practicing optimal home oral care, you will decrease damaging oral bacterial levels as well as side effects which result from breast cancer treatment.

I recommend you visiting your dentist at least one month prior to cancer treatment initiation in an effort to prevent possible oral issues before they begin. Breast cancer treatment should be a concerted effort with your oncologist, physician, and dentist working together as a comprehensive breast cancer treatment team.

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October 2016 Autumn Adventures What a beautiful time of the year! The Laurels Residents have been enjoying the crisp fall weather and taking in the amazing sights and sounds. We cannot fathom how quickly the summer snuck by and we are looking forward to the magnificent view we will have of the Conyngham Valley as the leaves slowly change their colors. The sunsets are truly amazing. We celebrated all the traditional autumn gatherings such as a Back to School Party and our annual fall dinner

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dance. We hope everyone is having a beauti- Hazleton Area, we invite all seniors to attend ful month! the health fair at our facility. In addition to flu shots, we will be providing various health Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic screenings such as blood pressure checks, grip We will be hosting our annual Health strength, bone density, balance, chiropractic Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October care, cholesterol check, and much more. Also, 20th from 10am – 1pm. Health and Well- local organizations will be on hand to answer ness are very important to our residents and questions and provide information regarding we encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle health care, wellness, safety, legal advice and for them. To increase awareness of local other great topics. This health fair is a great health services and resources to not just our opportunity to highlight all the good efforts residents, but to every senior in the Greater being done today by community groups and health organizations in the Greater Hazleton Area. We will also have GIVEAWAYS, light refreshments and selling tricky tray chances to win beautiful gift baskets and crafts. All money raised from the tricky trays will be given to the Greater Hazleton United Way annual drive. A great way to give back to our wonderful community! We hope you can join us and help promote good health. Give our office a call for more information.

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High Heel Shoes

by John Degenhart, DC Have you ever seen how beautiful a woman looks in high heel shoes? Her back is arched, her calf muscles are shapelier, and the walk is so sensual. But all things in life have good and bad points. Let me share what I’ve observed in my 35 years in practice.

So many women will come in with toe and foot problems. It could be a hammer toe, or corns on their toes, or their toes separate, or arthritis in the balls of their feet. So when I ask them “when you were younger, did you wear high heels much?” The answer is always the same. The women who never wore high heels have no foot problems, usually. The women who wore high heels a lot, have more toe, foot, knee and hip problems. So let’s talk about heel height.

Orthopedic researchers found, if a heel is 1”-2” that is best for the foot, the arch, the knee, hip and spine. But people will get more plantar fasciitis (pain in heel of foot) if they wear flip-flops all day. The bottom of the shoe is too thin, has no arc support, and hurts the foot.

But the higher the heel, the more damage it causes. All of the weight of the body is placed on the toes. So they curve, or twist, or separate, or get arthritic. I advise for periods of time when you won’t be on your feet all day; church, an office function, that high heel shoe 3”-6” is fine. But if you are going to be on your feet all day, like shopping in NYC, or a wedding, that high heel will gradually cause big problems as the years go by. It you watch closely at proms and weddings, what do most girls do? They dance barefoot. Their feet hurt to keep the high heels on.

So listen to your body. I advise swallow

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your vanity. You might not look as sexy on a date with tight jeans and lower heals, but you will have less foot problems as you get older. Even if you are middle-aged and you’re reading this. It’s never too late to wear sneakers if you shop in the mall or go to the outlets. Don’t wear sandals or flip flops if you plan to walk more than one mile that day.

Sore, crooked toes alter your gait, it strains the discs in your lower spine, and results in permanent, daily pain. All due to high heels, so wear them as little as you can. Usually, the shorter the woman, the higher the heel, the more crooked the toes.

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Concussions Can Lead To Future Injuries

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Concussions are a mild traumatic brain injury which in itself can be very disabling. Dale Earhardt Jr recently had to discontinue the 2016 NASCAR season as a result of lingering concussion symptoms. On top of cognitive symptoms, athletes who had concussions have been found to be three times more likely to suffer a leg injury when they returned to sports. This indicates a non-cognitive deficit is not being addressed putting our athletes at risk of injuring themselves even after being cleared to return to sports.

Currently the post-concussion protocol is focused on recovery of brain function including symptoms such as dizziness, headaches and ability to process information. Once these abilities return to baseline, athletes are

cleared to return to sports. However recent studies done suggest that our ability to dynamically control posture and coordinate movement is also impacted after a concussion. As these deficits are not routinely part of the return to play protocol, athletes are being cleared to return to play with decreased physical abilities. This could be why so many athletes are suffering leg injuries after being cleared to return. Being out due to concussion is bad enough but to follow up with a leg injury would be very frustrating. Even worse they may be returning to sport without full recovery making them prone to secondary concussions.

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is fully recovered after a concussion. FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers has been using a computerized balance system to help athletes determine this. This way when someone suffers a concussion, we are able to compare their physical abilities to baseline to determine when they are fully recovered.

When not identified, these physical problems can persist. We recently learned one of our interns had 7 previous concussions from playing lacrosse. When we had him undergo our concussion assessment, he could not perform some simple balance tasks despite being a college level athlete. He now understood why he often fell over during games. When we had him undergo a vestibular rehabilitation program, these deficits improved significantly improving his athletic abilities.

So if you or your loved one is an athlete where contact is common such as football and soccer, be sure to have them undergo a baseline balance and coordination assessment.

This way, they will have something to compare with should they ever suffer a concussion. Concussions need to be taken seriously.

Help us protect the health of our athletes by having them take the precautions necessary to safeguard their health.

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Fire Safety For Older Adults And Their Caregivers

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers The U.S. Fire Administration wants older adults, their caregivers, and all Americans to know that there are special precautions you can take to protect yourself and your home from fire. First, look at these statistics older adults in 2013: • Represented 14 percent of the U.S. population, but suffered 36 percent of all fire deaths • Had a 2.5 times greater risk of dying in a fire than the total population • Ages 85 and over were 3.6 times more likely to die in a fire than the total population Escape Planning Your risk of dying in a home fire increases as you get older. Knowing what to do if there is a fire can make a huge difference. For example, know two ways out of every room, and practice using both ways. Remove any items that may block your way out of the room or your home, and discuss your fire escape plan with family and neighbors. Contact your building manager or fire department to discuss your plan if you need extra help escaping, and practice your home fire escape drill twice a year. Also, be sure to keep lamp and light switches, eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, and a phone within reach next to your bed, so you can grab and go. Practice unlocking and opening the windows, security gates, and doors.

Keep stairways and exits clear of clutter and storage, and don’t store anything on fire escapes.

Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms The chance of surviving a home fire almost doubles with the initial warning from a smoke alarm. Install smoke alarms on each level of your home and inside and outside of sleeping areas.

Test them monthly and replace alkaline batteries at least once a year. Caregivers are encouraged to check the smoke alarms of those who are unable to do it themselves.

Heater Safety Keep heaters at least 3 feet away from things that can burn. Heaters can cause fires if they are too close to furniture, beds, curtains, or other materials that can be ignited. Always turn space heaters off before you leave the home.

Preventing Electrical Fires Use light bulbs with the appropriate wattage for the size of the light fixture, as a bulb with too many watts may lead to over-heating and fire. Give TVs, stereos, and computers plenty of clearance to prevent over-heating. To prevent overloading, never plug more than two appliances into an outlet at once or “piggyback” extra appliances on extension cords or wall outlets.

Never use an appliance with a damaged or frayed electrical cord, protect all cords from damage, and don’t run cords under carpets or rugs or hang them from nails. Use extension cords for temporary use only. Replace unsafe electrical appliances, such as coffee makers and toaster ovens, and when purchasing an electrical appliance, be sure it has the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Mark, which shows that the product has been safety tested.

• Warning signs: Check that outlet and switch plates are in good condition. If the outlet or plate is hot to the touch, immediately unplug the cord and have a qualified electrician check your wiring. If an appliance develops a different smell, makes unusual sounds, or the cord feels warm to the touch, pull the plug and discontinue use.

If the appliance continues to burn or smoke, call the Fire Department (911).

Cooking Fires Never leave cooking food unattended. Heat cooking oils gradually and use extra caution when deep-frying. Long, loose sleeves are more likely to catch fire, so always wear short or tightfitting sleeves. Turn pot handles inward toward back of stove to prevent accidental bumping of pan and causing a scald injury. Use oven mitts to protect hands and arms from burns. Cook at low to medium temperature settings.

In Case of Fire • Should a stove fire occur: Turn off the stove, use baking soda to extinguish the flame, and carefully slide the pan lid onto the pan. Remember: water will cause splashing and spread the fire. Do not attempt to pick up the pot or pan and carry it away from the stove.

• If there is a fire in your home or apartment: Do not try to fight the fire yourself or stop to gather personal belongings. Get out by using your fire escape plan, and going to the closest or

safest exit. If smoke is present, stay as low to the floor as possible and cover your mouth.

Be sure to close the door on your way out, and use stairways to exit the building. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. If you find yourself trapped, close all the doors between you and the fire, call 911, and tell the dispatcher where you are located.

• If any part of you or your clothing catches fire: Cover your face with your hands, drop to the ground, and roll over and over. If physical limitations prevent you from taking these steps, try to smother the flames with a fire-resistant wool blanket or rug. Do not try to put out the fire with your hands.

• Treating burns: Burns can be caused by direct contact with an open flame, hot liquids and grease, or from a hot surface. Treat with cool running water. Cover the burn with a sterile pad or clean sheet. Seek immediate medical attention to prevent burn inflammation and infections. Many burns may be deeper than they appear and require immediate medical attention.

Remove clothing from affected area, but do not attempt to remove clothing that sticks.

Comfort Keepers® can help. In addition to quality in-home care, we can help with home safety assessments. We also offer several safety devices, specially designed with seniors in mind.

Call your local Comfort Keepers office for more ways we can serve you or your loved one today!

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Preparing For A Safe, Successful Surgery (Family Features) Facing surgery can be a frightening, overwhelming experience. Thousands of surgeries are performed every day and many result in the patient contracting a surgical site infection (SSI). According to the CDC, SSIs are the most common healthcareassociated infection (HAI), accounting for 31 percent of all HAIs among hospitalized patients. However there are things you can do prior to a procedure that can go a long way toward easing your mind and avoiding postsurgery complications.

• Do Your Research. Learn about the procedure you will be having, including any shortor long-term side effects. Find out what the professionals recommend for the recovery process. Make sure you understand what your medical insurance covers and what your outof-pocket responsibility will be.

• Select the Right Team. Choose an experienced surgeon that specializes in the proce-

dure you need. Do your homework on potential candidates, including learning their qualifications, specialties and amount of similar procedures performed. Pick a surgical team that you communicate well with, respects you and makes you feel at ease. Websites such as Yelp and HealthGrades can provide patient feedback on a surgeon's performance.

• Ask Questions. Since there are often several ways to perform a procedure, ask your doctor to explain the surgery. Discuss any risks, benefits and/or alternatives to the preferred method. Sometimes physicians will provide a reference patient who can tell you about their experience with the same procedure.

• Choose the Hospital or Surgery Center.

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a procedure, according to the CDC. While antibiotics can be used for treatment, sometimes another surgery is required to treat the infection. Hospital infection rates are available at hospitalcompare.hhs.gov. Contact the facility and ask about how they clean the operating rooms (ORs) and recovery areas - you want to go to the cleanest and most disinfected surgery center in your area. Just because an OR looks clean does not mean that dangerous microscopic superbugs aren't lurking on surfaces in the room. Some hospitals use a Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot, for example, that pulses xenon ultraviolet (UV) light to quickly destroy deadly germs and bacteria that can cause infections.

Trinity Medical Center in Alabama reported a 100 percent decrease in joint (knee and hip) infections after it began using the robot to disinfect its ORs. Another hospital, Lowell General Hospital in Massachusetts, recently reported a 46 percent decrease in SSIs after utilizing a Xenex disinfection robot.

• Select Your Surgery Time. Requesting a day early in the week, but not on Monday, and a time early in the day can decrease your odds of being exposed to germs and bacteria.

ORs are deep cleaned each night, with quick cleans between each surgery. Since there are few surgeries on weekends, there may not be a cleaning crew available on Sunday night.

Additionally, according to a UK study, the odds of death within 30 days after surgery were significantly higher the later in the week a surgery takes place.

• Take Care of Home Responsibilities. Prior to surgery, get your home in order by cleaning, paying bills and running errands. Arrange for transportation to and from the hospital if anesthesia will be used.

Many factors influence the risk of getting an SSI, but patients have some control. To learn more about hospital acquired infections and how they can be prevented, visit Xenex. com/StopHAIs.

Low Vision-Not No Vision

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

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

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

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

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

No matter what medical condition leads to a patient’s low vision diagnosis, it is important to talk with an eye doctor to get the

best possible help available.

They can provide you with the devices and information needed to make the most out of the vision that you do have.

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

PAs are vital members of the healthcare team who provide quality medical care, improve patient access to care and are valued by the healthcare providers they work with and the patients and families they treat. This week, National PA Week, we are celebrating all that PAs do to deliver the best of care in this evolving healthcare system There are 108,500 PAs in America, who are nationally certified and licensed at the state level to practice medicine, and are authorized to prescribe medication in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

PAs are practicing medicine in every medical and surgical specialty from neurosurgery to oncology to primary care. The demand for PAs increased more than 300 percent from 2011 to 2014, according to the Healthcare Search Firm Merritt Hawkins.

U.S. News & World Report ranked the PA profession as one of the top 10 best jobs of 2015. The PA Profession has been named by several top media outlets, including Forbes and US Today, as the most promising job in America.

For 49 years, the Physician Assistant profession has provided quality medical care in this country and has made an important impact

on patient access to care. The profession has grown from the first handful of graduates from Duke University in 1967. They were former Navy corpsmen returning from Vietnam. Dr. Eugene Stead created the profession to maximize utilization of their existing skills and experience as civilian healthcare providers during a shortage of primary care physicians.

Dr. Stead based the curriculum of the PA program on his knowledge of the fast-track training of doctors during World War II. Among many medical services, PAs can obtain medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, establish and carry out treatment plans, perform medical procedures like joint injections and suture wounds, counsel patients on preventive healthcare, assist in surgery, write prescriptions and make rounds in nursing homes and hospitals.

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

As part of their education, PAs complete at least 2,000 hours of clinical rotations. To maintain their certification and licenses, PAs earn 100 hours of CME every two years and recertify through a national exam as medical generalists every 10 years.

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

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Effectively Treat Toe And Foot Fungus (BPT) - About 35 million Americans suffer from toe, finger, and athlete's foot fungus, but some treatments aimed at curing the infection have failure rates as high as 93.5 percent. What's the remedy?

People experiencing the discomfort and embarrassment of fungus want a cure - but unfortunately, that's notoriously difficult to achieve. As the experts at the Mayo Clinic explain, fungal infections are typically caused by dermatophyte fungi that thrive in warm and moist conditions. The risk of reinfection can be reduced by occasionally wearing open-toe footwear and discarding old shoes, which can harbor fungi that cause reinfection.

Infected areas can be thickened, brittle, ragged, distorted, and dull, combined with pain, itching and burning, and a foul odor.

Toe, finger, and foot fungus can be potentially serious for diabetics or people with poor circulation, but every sufferer wants to be rid of it.

Why is fungus so hard to kill? One major reason is that the nail isn't the source of the problem. It's a common misconception that the ugly, even painful, nails are infected - but it's the nail bed beneath, and the skin around the nail, where the fungi actually live. It takes time for an anti-fungal treatment to root out the infection, and reinfection rates are high.

The best way to treat the underlying condition is to connect with your pharmacist or doctor, who will tell you that the fungus must be removed from the skin around and beneath the nail, as well as on other areas of the toes, fingers, and feet.

One over-the-counter product that has been the #1 pharmacist-recommended brand for over 18 years is Fungi-Nail(R) Toe & Foot(R). It treats the underlying fungal infection, helping to eliminate it and reduce the chance of reinfection - and kills the fungus on contact, as well as working to soothe and heal irritated skin.

Overall, each fungus sufferer is different, and what may work for one person may not work for someone else. The best and first thing to do to win the battle against fungus? Talk to your pharmacist.

Dermatology News Update

by Stephen Schleicher, MD. Here are some recent “headlines” in the field of dermatology that readers may find of interest: “Study finds women more likely to be allergic to common medications”. No idea as to why. Among the most common drugs are antibiotics and over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen. The most frequent drug allergy symptoms were hives and a rash.

“Older Adults More Susceptible to Dry Skin”. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that as people grow older, “skin becomes thinner and drier, leaving those in their 40s and beyond more susceptible to dry skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology”. In other words, the older you get, the more you will need to moisturize.

“FDA Investigates Wen Hair Care Products after Reports of Hair Loss”. CBS News reported that the FDA began investigating Wen

by Chaz Dean hair care products “after reports of hair loss, balding and rashes.” The agency took the “rare step” last month of “issuing a safety alert after learning the company had re-

ceived 21,000 complaints.” Best to avoid such products until after the investigation.

“Business Owners Blame ACA-Related Tanning Tax for US Tanning Salon Closures.”

The Associated Press reported that owners of tanning salons across the US “say the littlenoticed 10 percent tax on tanning in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul has

crippled the industry, forcing the closing of nearly 10,000 of the more than 18,000 tanning salons.” Not a bad thing given that indoor tanning can cause skin cancer.

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Milstein Dermatology Welcomes New Physicians Assistant Ms. Parkiill attended Temple University. graduating cum laude in May 2006, with a Bachelor of Science degee in biologr. Upon gaduating, Ms. Parkhill then pursued her physician assistant career by attending Seton Hill University. Ms. Parkhill graduated in May 2010 with a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies, and she is ceni-

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Hear Better, Live Better (NAPS)—According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, over 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, more than those living with Parkinson’s, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. What’s more, 80 percent of those over 65—some 23 million—don’t seek treatment.

Untreated hearing loss can lead to isolation and depression, and recent research has found that those with even mild hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia.

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An Inspiration The company also created “Stay Connected,” a film featuring the voice of award-winning actor and director John Slattery (“Spotlight,” “Mad Men”), that tells the story of a father who slowly starts to slip into isolation due to his hearing impairment until he visits an audiologist and is fitted for a hearing aid.

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Not only do ill-fitting shoes make you uncomfortable all day, but they can also cause foot pain or aggravate pre-existing conditions.

While comfort is the priority when you’re looking for new shoes, there are a few other things to consider as well: • Not too small, not too big – Shoes that are too big or too small can cause unwanted rubbing and blisters. Find a shoe that gives your toes room to wiggle, but does not allow your foot to slide around.

• Don’t fixate on size – Just because you’re a size 9 in one brand, doesn’t mean every shoe brand will fit the same. Shoe sizes can vary among manufacturers, which is why it’s important to try on every new pair of shoes and make sure they fit well.

• Wear the right socks – If you are buying running shoes, wear the kind of sock you would use running when you try the shoes on. That way, you’ll get a better idea of how it will fit during the activity you are buying them for.

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