Panorama Community Magazine November 2017

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006 Collum's Column 012 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 026 The Recipe Box 062 Hard Coal Baseball by Rich Lipinski 066 Don’t Fall Behind When It Comes To Auto Maintenance by Tom R. Buff

CEO/Publisher Larry Collum Advertising Account Executives Beverly Collum, Patty Collum, and Rich Lipinski Graphic Design Department Joan Palmer, Beth Kostanesky

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007 Early Holiday Shopping Guide 029 Healthy Holidays Health & Fitness Guide 048 Dining & Entertainment 054 Family & Community 066 Automotive 070 Home & Garden

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS To register: Call 888-402-LVHN or visit LVHN.org/calendar.

All activities are free, unless otherwise noted.

Health Screenings BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Prevention is key. Have your blood pressure checked at one of the following locations: Laurel Mall Walkers Thursday, Nov. 2: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, Nov. 15: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton

BARIATRIC/WEIGHT-LOSS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SESSION Learn about surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss options.

Monday, Nov. 13: 6-8 p.m. at LVH–Schuylkill, Wall Auditorium, third floor, 700 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville Monday, Nov. 27: 6-8 p.m. at Alley Medical Center, 301 W. Third St., Berwick

Wednesday, Nov. 22: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland

HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Learn lifesaving skills without mouth-to-mouth breaths. Ages 10 and up

Community Education Programs and Events

Wednesday, Nov. 15: 5:30 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton

WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STROKE Learn about stroke’s signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation.

Wednesday, Nov. 1: 2-3 p.m. at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, LVH–Hazleton, sixth floor HEALTH EDUCATION AT GENNARO GARDENS Residents of Gennaro Gardens are welcome to attend monthly health and wellness discussions.

Wednesday, Nov. 8: 10-11 a.m.

SENIOR CHOICE LUNCH AND LEARN Topic: Osteoporosis Speaker: Peter Spohn, MD, LVPG Orthopedics Thursday, Nov. 16: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Premier Catering (formerly Genetti’s), 1345 N. Church St., Hazleton Free for Senior Choice members; $10 per person for non-members Seating is limited. RSVP required by Nov. 9.

Call 570-454-4752.

SIBLING CLASS Wednesday, Nov. 1: 6-7 p.m. at Family Birth and Newborn Center–Hazleton, 700 E. Broad St., Hazleton INFANT/CHILD CPR CLASS Wednesday, Nov. 29: 7-9 p.m. at Family Birth and Newborn Center–Hazleton, 700 E. Broad St., Hazleton

Support Groups

(New members always welcome) PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Topic: Deep Brain Stimulator Wednesday, Nov. 1: 1-2 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness at Hazleton, aerobics room RSVP by Oct. 30.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Topic: Holiday Tips Wednesday, Nov. 15: 7-8 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Monday, Nov. 27: 2 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, lobby, first floor conference room

Infants and Children LABOR AND DELIVERY CLASS SERIES Wednesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29: 7 p.m.

For couples delivering in January and February at Family Birth and Newborn Center–Hazleton, 700 E. Broad St., Hazleton

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For the typical readers of this monthly column, most will know that I believe in shopping in our local retail shops and restaurants.

I also prefer local shopping versus online for many different reasons. Online shopping is good for certain products but for those who want to see, touch and try items before purchasing, then online shopping is not for you.

Being able to see, touch and try out items is the top reason why local shoppers choose to shop in actual stores versus online. This was stated by 62% of shoppers wanting to “kick the tires” as their top reason for shopping in local retail stores. What this says to me is that local retailers need to step up their game to create compelling in-store shopping experiences.

Another consideration to shopping local is the fact that consumers want what they want… and they want it now! As a matter of fact, 49% of consumers say that they choose to shop in stores versus the web because they want to take items home immediately.

While speaking of important reasons for shopping local, it’s the ease of returning purchases and receiving an immediate refund.

When shopping on line, the effort to return your product can be cumbersome. By time you repackage the items and take them to

the post office, the process is long! Then, it can take several weeks before you even see your refund. Little wonder why Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet and now requires its sellers to offer free returns.

When breaking down the reasons for local shopping, significant differences exist between gender when deciding whether to shop online or in local stores. From the female perspective, it’s all about the ability to see and touch before purchasing. Two-thirds (66%) of female shoppers say trying-it-out is a deciding factor whether to purchase the item; therefore, choosing to shop local versus online.

While seeing or trying out products is the top-ranked reason given by males (59%) as well, instant gratification is nearly as im-

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portant. A higher share of men (54%) than women (47%) say that taking purchases home immediately is why they shop locally versus online.

This Holiday Season although it may be easier to shop on line while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the holiday rush, in the end it may pay off to shop local! rom our family at Panorama to your family… Wishing you blessings of health and happiness this Thanksgiving!

From this humbled Veteran, I would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to all my brothers and sisters who have served and are currently serving.

—Larry Collum, CEO/Publisher As a Reminder...

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by Steve Glicken, Green Leaf Gallery and Gift Shop We’re getting ready for the holiday season! In the category of fine art, we’re having the last few weeks of our “Any Father’s Son” exhibition with some exciting new additions from California, Japan, and South Africa! The current show will continue through November 15th. If you see art in this show you really like, why not ask us to reserve it until our big “Black Friday Sale”? (See below). And see our handmade Christmas decorations in the main gallery.

Beginning November 22th through to December 31th, we have our last show of 2017, “As Simple as Black and White!” a show of drawing, paintings, photography, and fabric work linked by the dramatic use of the two opposites. Wonderful drawings by the incredible Rachel Burke Mrak display the beauty of the human form.

Steve Glicken (myself!) contributes a series of botanical photos in stark extremes of contrast.

A large pencil fantasy by Colin Gluck shows the depth of his imagination. Lots of ink and charcoal drawings, too, and a quilter has offered to present some of his B&W work with threads of added color! (Is that cheating?) Tyler Wallach has a great acrylic ink pen painting for us. We have cartoon panels by Kenney Mencher and Howard Cruse from their graphic novels. Two black springstone sculptures by Sabudu Jamari from Harare, Zimbabwe and a Canadian Inuit-style sculpture add to the show. And many, many others items.

Our Day of the Dead altar to celebrate those we have loved who died will be open in the center of the gallery from October 31st through November 5th. Join us and bring photos, favorite foods and drinks, and any decorations you spirits to the altar. A fun and lovely custom!

As I mentioned above, we’re headed toward care to share. And we can always use more marigolds, the cempasúchil of the Aztecs, to lead the Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, November 24th. Discounts on everything!

Any item under $50, 15% discount Single items from $50.01 to $99.99, 20% discount Single items over $100, 25% discount!

Look for many clearance items in the Gift Shop. All sale prices include the fine arts items.

We accept layaway on all items; ask us for details.

This offer does not apply to special orders and is good on November 24th through 26th.

We will be closed for regular business during the months of January and February 2018. We are available for special showings during those months by special arrangement. Please call us for details! Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah, and a Happy New Year!

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Community Calendar November/December 2017 November 1 Heritage Hill Senior Community will be having a pie sale for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Order your pumpkin or apple pie’s by November 14.

All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pies will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, November 21 from 2 to 5pm. Your support gives hope for a cure. For more information or to place an order, contact us at 570-427-4500.

November 5 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, November 5 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.

Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, November 5 from 12 to 2pm or until the food runs out. Come enjoy a hot meal, something sweet and great company! Open to the public.

Eat in only, please. We look forward to seeing you all!! We also welcome you to attend our worship service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult Sunday school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer Prayer at 6pm, Bible Institute at 7pm. For more information, call 570-926-7779.

November 7 Election Day Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner at the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society, 105 South Jardin Street in Shenandoah from Noon till we are sold out. The dinner is $10.00 and will include:

Pork & Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Green information, call 570-926-7779.

Beans, Applesauce and Dessert. Eat - In or Take Join Heritage Hill Senior Community for a conOut. Call 570-462-4400 for Local Delivery. cert performance by Lehighton Band on Saturday, November 25 at 2pm. Light refreshments November 11 Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar Street in Ha- will be served. This event is free and open to the zleton will host a Free Community Luncheon. public. For more information, please contact us Lunch will be served Saturday, November 11 at 570-427-4500. from 11am to 12noon in the Community Room of the Church located in the Lower Level. December 3 Please use the elevator entrance in the rear of the Save the date! Heritage Hill Senior Community church. All are welcome. A special thank you to is spreading cheer during a holiday vendor fair the Hazleton Rotary Club, Diocese of Scranton and open house celebration on Sunday, December 3 from 1 to 4pm Get a head start on your and the Weinberg NE Regional Food Bank. holiday shopping with your favorite vendors while sipping hot cocoa, and filling up on sweet November 18 St. Columba Parish Annual WINTERFEST treats. You’ll have a holly-jolly, good time with 2017 Craft and Food Festival, Saturday, No- residents and staff. Make sure the children visit vember 18 from 9am to 2pm at Corner of 3rd with Santa and Mrs. Claus before they head back and Iron Streets in Bloomsburg. Enjoy a variety to the North Pole. There will be a tricky tray aucof craft vendors, the everyone-is-a-winner dollar tion to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This tree, amazing raffle items, scrumptious home- event is free and open to the public. Interested made baked goods, delicious lunch selections, vendors, please call Rachael at 570-427-4500. and more. Proceeds benefit St. Columba School.

December 2 & 3 19th Annual Christkindlfest, Saturday, DecemNovember 25 Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce ber 2 and Sunday, December 3 from Noon to Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 210 W. Green invites you to a “Free Thanksgiving Day Din- Street in Hazleton. Free admission. Fun for the ner” to be held on Saturday, November 25 from whole family! See the Sound & Light Fontanini 12 to 3pm or until the food runs out. Open to Nativity Display and St. Nicholas. Plus, Silent the public… Eat-In only, no take-outs please! Auction, Crafts, Candy, Homemade Foods, For those who are inbound, call to arrange a Baked Goodies and a wide variety of local delivered meal. We look forward to seeing you all! We also welcome you to attend our worship To list your Community Event in our service every Sunday at 10:45am, adult SunCalendar, please email the event day school at 10am. Every Wednesday we offer to: editorial@panoramapa.com.

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For wine lovers, to fully understand and enjoy all things grape is the most important facet of collecting wine and wine accessories. What is growing more and more interesting to antique and vintage wine and barware collectors is the reintroduction of collecting the right glass for your favorite wine.

I have found that many wine lovers are quickly becoming wine glass or goblet collectors. Where crystal glasses and wine glasses had fallen out of favor with millennials and other spirited drinkers who didn’t want to be presented with the chore of hand washing delicate crystal or storing glassware with every use, recently, finding the perfect wine glass from bygone days is fast becoming a new and fun collecting trend.

Wine aficionados say that enjoying wine is as much about tasting it as it is about smelling it. So, your wine glass should be of a shape that allows both senses to work in unison. Here is some information about wine glass shape and its impact.

A wine glass in the shape of a balloon will offer the drinker to experience more aspects of a wine than a glass of a different shape. A small, narrow wine glass will keep wine cooler in the glass and help the drinker concentrate on the wine’s specific traits. Since more people are drinking easy-to-enjoy wines like Sauvignon Blanc and light reds like Valpolicella on a regular basis, I am seeing collectors looking for smaller wine glasses from the 1940s to the 1950s, in crystal, as well as larger blown wine glasses from the early 1900s and the 1970s.

When it comes to bold red wines, just like flamboyant and fantastic Italian paintings, look for a wine glass with a large bowl. The large bowl allows the red wine to swirl around and make contact with the air breaking down

any bitter, tannin taste. This tradition of enjoying a big hefty glass of red wine has resulted in new trends in the antiques world. Not only are wine lovers looking for appropriate glasses but they are also seeking out antique and old style furniture. Many wine lovers are buying free-standing wooden storage cabinetry for vintage wine glasses, barware, and collectible wine bottles. Wine lovers are looking for sturdy glass stemware that can host a nice big glass of Bordeaux, Burgundy, or Malbec. So bigger is better when it comes to a complex wine which means wine glasses of traditional shapes and styles are all the rage now.

Antique collectors are looking to the shape of old glasses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods as models for the enjoyment of bold red wines. Also, they are amassing collections of dainty, tapered stemmed wine glasses in cut crystal or glass that recall the glassware of the 18th Century or French Rococo period more suited to delicate white wines.

Why did we drink wine in a stemmed glass in the first place? A stem allows the heat from our hands to be transferred only to the stem and not to the area where the glass hosts the wine. So always hold your wine glass by the stem.

Stemless wine glasses are growing in popularity yet there are fewer antique and vintage options of stemless wine glasses for collectors to collect. It isn’t as easy to find an antique stemless wine glass but many people are drinking wines, dare I report, from non-traditional stemless wine glasses of various shapes most of which date from the 1960s and 1970s.

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CHRISTKINDLFEST: A Hazleton Tradition want to visit the Tea Room Gift Shop, where fine china cups and saucers are for sale. There is also a variety of aprons, vintage Christmas ornaments, decorations and greeting cards.

The children will be delighted by a visit from St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) dressed in an authentic costume from Holland. Each child will receive a treat. This is especially appropriate since December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. Photos may be taken with the saint, so bring your camera. As if this is not enough to tempt you, the Christmas Craft Shop will feature many handmade holiday crafts, including Christmas tree skirts, pillow covers, ornaments, wreaths, pins, jewelry, bird feeders and wooden items. A Silent Auction featuring many unusual Tricky Trays will also be held.

These two venues will give you a chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping.

Thousands of people have enjoyed this festival since its inception. Rev. Wayne Lupole, pastor of Christ Church, on behalf of the entire congregation, invites you to experience this Yuletide treat. Admission to the event and the display is free. Parking is available on nearby municipal lots and on the lot adjacent to the church. Visitors should use the 210 West Green Street entrance, which is also ramped for handicap access.

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The 19th annual Christkindlfest (Christ Child Celebration) will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 2th and 3rd, from 12 to 5pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Church & Green Streets in Hazleton, across from City Hall. This event, which ushers in the Advent and Christmas seasons, is one you will not want to miss. A Christmas Event for the community, the Christkindlfest has become a tradition in the Hazleton Area, and is free and open to all.

The centerpiece of this festival is the Sound and Light, Fontanini Nativity Display. The birthplace of Christ with its environs is recreated on an eight by twenty foot platform featuring over 100 figures depicting the people, animals and buildings of period Bethlehem.

These finely crafted 5" to scale Fontanini figures, imported from Italy, authentically replicate the costumes and the landscapes of the time, bringing the story of Jesus’ birth to life.

Enhancing the stationary display is an inspiring program of lighting, music and narration.

This 20-minute program tells the Christmas story from the Angel’s annunciation to Mary, through the arrival of the Three Wise men.

It is presented every half hour during the afternoon.

Another attraction at the festival is the Tannenbaum Tea Shop. Tea is served, along with colonial Wassail (a hot punch), and an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones, and spreads.

This is the perfect place to take a break and enjoy the tastes of the season. While you are relaxing with a delicious hot drink, you will be entertained by a series of local musicians and artists performing on the center court stage.

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The Sound and Light Fontanini Nativity Display will be shown each half-hour beginning at 12:30 pm, with the last show at 4:30 pm.

Greet St. Nicholas (Sinterklaas) throughout the day.

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Christmas Extravanaganza Benefits Ronald Mcdonald Houses December 9th At The Hometown Fire Company, Rt. 54 In Hometown

by Alice Horton Families that experience the misfortune of having a sick child in the hospital can take comfort in knowing there is a Ronald McDonald House nearby. Ronald McDonald Houses and their programs allow families to stay together and near the medical care they need. The Houses are more than just a place to eat, sleep and shower. They provide a support system that encourages sharing among families that are going through similar situations.

Having a Ronald McDonald House nearby also helps to alleviate the physical, emotional and financial burdens families often face when their child is sick or injured. . Thanks to the generosity and support of those in our community, the Ronald McDonald Houses of Danville and Scranton can continue to provide a “home-away-from-home” for all who need their services from throughout Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania and beyond.

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In addition to a great evening of music, there is a Spaghetti Dinner being held, a Chinese Auction, Raffles, and Holiday Pictures with 100% of all proceeds being divided between the two houses. The extra activities can be enjoyed between 2 pm and 5 pm for people who just want to support the houses by taking part in those before the show. Dinner can be eat in from 2 pm to 4 pm, or carry out from 2 pm to 5 pm. We are also sponsoring a toy drive for the houses, so we are asking for donations of unwrapped toys.

Evening Dinner Seating is at 5 pm, general seating for the show is at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. Refreshments (non-alcoholic) will be available during the show for purchase.

In addition to our artists, representatives from the Ronald McDonald Houses will be joining us that evening.

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• Create a safe, cozy area for fireside chats. A warm, roaring fire is a cozy centerpiece for afterdinner storytelling and catching up with family and friends. Whether your home is equipped with a gas or wood-burning fireplace, it is important to ensure the unit is in good working order. First, inspect the area and repair any damage to key pieces, such as the baffle, damper or mantle, that may have occurred during the year.

Next, schedule a time for a thorough chimney sweeping to remove excess buildup of soot and creosote. A clean, maintained fireplace not only makes for a festive environment, but can also serve as an element to heat your home, reducing seasonal stress on your furnace.

• Corral guest clutter in your main living areas. There's nothing like visiting with old friends or reconnecting with family members you haven't seen in a while. Of course, with the increased foot traffic in and out of your home comes the question of where to put your guests' belongings so they are out of the way and organized. If you have a coat closet, be sure to clean it out and make room for your guests by storing your coats in another room. You might also consider using an additional coat rack and strategically placing some festive decorative baskets for holding shoes and purses.

• Create a kid-friendly space. If you plan on hosting friends and family members who have small children, take some time to kid-proof your home, particularly anywhere they are likely to play. Along with putting plug covers on all of the outlets, remove any common hazards young kids might get into. Secure electrical and window treatment cords, protect hard-edged furniture and put breakables out of reach. Once the groundwork for a safe, kid-friendly space is cleared, add toys, games, comfy pillows and more, so they're entertained and feel welcome.

• Prepare the outdoors, too. When it comes to prepping for holiday guests, don't forget about high-traffic areas outside the home. Be sure to clear the walkways of any snow and ice and replace outdoor lights with fresh bulbs to help guests safely navigate their way to your home.

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Cold Hands Warm Hearts 2017 The 13th annual Cold Hands Warm Hearts collection to benefit United Charities, a member agency of The United Way of Greater Hazleton and vicinities, will be held Nov.ember 11th through December 9th. New hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, socks, and coats will be collected at bin sites throughout the area. Started in 2004, this project was started in memory of Joe Maddon, Sr. a local plumber and WWII vet. During the winter months while stationed in Europe, Joe would give away his hats, scarves, gloves and candy to the children affected by the war. This is my gift to him each year to keep his memory alive!

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by Joan Lawrence (NAPS)—This holiday season, you can pick out toys that are both fun and safe with these simple tips: 1. Follow the age guidance and other safety information on toy packaging. The age grading isn’t about how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental abilities of children at a given age and the specific features of the toy.

2. Choose a toy that matches your child’s age and interests. The perfect toys are the ones that are right for your children. If a toy is too advanced, they’ll become frustrated, and if it’s too simple, they’ll get bored. Providing kids with age-appropriate playthings will help them stay safe and reap the full benefits of playtime.

3. Avoid toys with small parts for kids under 3. Items around the home that have small parts are fine for older kids but can pose a choking hazard for children under 3 (or kids who still mouth objects). Toys with small parts have a warning label on the packaging, so keep a careful eye out as you shop.

Playing with your kids can be one of the best ways to be sure they’re using their new toys safely—and it’s fun.

4. Shop at a retailer you know and trust.

Store staff at established businesses will be knowledgeable about age-appropriate toys.

At garage sales, secondhand stores or temporary “pop-up” retailers, sellers may not know about the latest safety information and certified products—and may not be around should an issue arise later on.

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It’s important to know that all toys sold in the U.S., no matter where they’re made, are subject to strict federal safety laws and standards. So just be sure to pick out toys that match a child’s age and interests and then get on the floor and play with your kids. Showing little ones how to properly use a toy can be the best way to make sure they understand how to safely enjoy it.

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Give The Gift Of Music For The Present Of A Lifetime NAPS)—This year, you can make singing holiday songs extra special—when you bring the joy of music home by purchasing a piano.

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2. Playing music can be good for your career. Music has been an important part of the lives of many highly successful people, from former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to hedge fund billionaire Bruce Kovner to filmmaker Steven Spielberg. A number of such high achievers say music opened up the pathways to creative thinking and sharpened their qualities of collabora-tion. It improved their ability to listen and gave them a way of thinking that weaves together disparate ideas with the power to focus on the present and the future simultaneously.

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Celebrate The Season Of Giving: 5 Ways To Help Those In Need During The Holidays Family Features) Giving is the true spirit of the holiday season. However, in addition to gift-giving in the traditional sense, there are other meaningful ways to make a difference in your community and give back to those in need - including the 3.5 million people who experience homelessness each year, according to the United States Census Bureau - during one of the most critical times of the year.

By giving money, time or material items, or partaking in other small acts of kindness, you can spread holiday cheer and help instill a sense of giving in others. To get started, here are some ideas you can put into action this holiday season.

• Donate to a Food Pantry—Churches and food pantries are always in need of donations, and the holiday season is a great time to help provide a meal for someone who may not otherwise be able to eat. Canned goods and other non-perishable items like cereal, oatmeal, rice, peanut butter, canned tuna and spices are often needed. Some pantries can also use non-edible items, such as soap and other toiletries, and simply donating money is always an option, as well.

• Volunteer at a Soup Kitchen—Because extended exposure to cold weather can be dangerous, soup kitchens and homeless shelters are often more crowded during this time of year. While soup kitchens and other aid facilities often see an influx of volunteers during the holidays, most are still grateful for the extra hands to help serve a meal or assist with other tasks around the facilities.

• Host a Coat Drive—Providing clothing, specifically coats, for the less fortunate during the colder months is another way to assist those in your community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a warm winter coat is considered a "budget extra" for nearly 15 percent of Americans living in poverty. Na-

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• Attend a Benefit Event—Concerts, theatrical performances, walks and other exhibits are often held during the holiday season with the proceeds going to benefit a local charity or service organization. Many community service clubs also offer benefit dinners or bake sales that can provide a positive impact for those in need in your area.

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White Haven Area Community Library’s 7th Annual “Holiday Quilts & Crafts Show” The White Haven Area Community Library will host their 7th annual Holiday Quilts & Crafts Show on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event will be spread over two venues within walking distance: the historic DeWitt Homestead, a restored Victorian home circa 1875 located at 231 Wilkes-Barre Street, and the White Haven Area Community Library, located in the historic railroad Engine House at 121 Towanda Street in White Haven.

Demonstrations of hand quilting by Kathy Oross, fiber spinning by Carol Pirolli, and wood crafting by Liam’s Luck Wood Crafts will be featured.

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Refreshments of hot cider and cookies will be served. A concession stand offering homemade halushki, hot dogs and seasonal treats will be located at the Engine House. Delicious baked goods will be available for sale at the DeWitt Homestead, and Holiday Gift Basket raffle tickets and tickets for a Quilt raffle will be available for sale at both sites.

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Traditions are often enjoyed more around the holidays and some classic flavors are must-haves for seasonal parties and dinners. Individually portioned desserts are ideal for entertaining, and these smooth, creamy cheesecakes with vivid holiday color are a perfect single serving that is sure to brighten any dessert table. Or put a festive twist on apple pie with a cinnamon rollinspired crust.

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Mini Marbled Cherry Cheesecakes Ingredients: 18 chocolate cookies with white filling 2-8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf Premium Cherry Fruit Filling, divided Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tins with 18 paper liners.

Place one chocolate cookie in bottom of each paper liner.

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Fold in half of fruit filling. Fill each muffin liner about threefourths full with mixture.

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done. Cool.

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1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons milk, plus additional Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. On lightly floured surface, unroll pie crust. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. Roll up tightly and slice into 1/2-inch rounds, like miniature cinnamon rolls.

Press miniature cinnamon rolls evenly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate, making sure there are no spaces between rolls. Pour fruit filling on top of crust.

In large bowl, using pastry blender, combine stick of butter, flour and brown sugar, until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple filling.

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Sweets From The Pumpkin Patch sugar and pecans together. Spread over the top of the batter evenly. Pour hot water over the entire thing {WITHOUT STIRRING A THING!} and bake for 40 minutes or once the middle is set. {Be sure to place on a baking sheet incase it bubbles over.} Cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with more pecans and vanilla ice cream. Makes 8 servings

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Ingredients: 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Topping: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups very hot water Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices.

Set aside.

In a smaller bowl, stir pumpkin, milk, melted butter and vanilla together to combine. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to create a thick batter. Pour into a small 8-inch casserole dish with high sides.

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Easy Pumpkin Swirl Chocolate Brownies Ingredients: For pumpkin swirl filling: 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 large egg 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg For brownies: 1 (18 oz.) box brownie mix Oil, water and eggs as called for on box Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix brownie batter, oil, water and eggs as called for on box. Pour 3/4 of the batter into prepared pan. Pour pumpkin swirl filling evenly over batter. Pour remaining brownie batter evenly over filling.

Swirl through batter several times with a knife for a marbled effect.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Cool completely before cutting into 16 squares. Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days.

No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Ingredients: For the crust 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9 crackers) ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar For the filling 1-8 oz. package cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1-15 oz. can pumpkin puree 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1-1oz. package sugar free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix 1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1-12 oz. container frozen whipped topping, plus extra for garnish if desired Directions: Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse the crackers into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter, sugar and brown sugar and pulse until combined.

Spoon the crumbs into individual 9-ounce plastic cups (or other individual sized cups for serving). Place in the refrigerator to set while you are preparing the filling.

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until light and creamy.

Add the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and pudding mix and beat until completely mixed, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are well combined.

Add the sweetened condensed milk and mix again until well combined.

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the wire whisk. On slow speed, fold in the tub of Cool Whip until well combined.

Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for about an hour to firm up.

Using a large pastry bag with a large tip, or a spoon, top the graham cracker crust in each cup with the pumpkin mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Garnish with additional whipped topping if desired. Makes 10 servings

3/4 cup Confectioners Powdered Sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 8 to 10 cannoli shells Directions: Place ricotta cheese in a cheesecloth and let it drain for 24 hours in refrigerator.

Place drained ricotta cheese, pumpkin pu-

ree, sugar and pumpkin pie spices in a bowl.

With a hand whisk or a spatula, stir to combine.

Place pumpkin mixture into a piping bag and fill the cannoli shells. Shells will soften after they are filled. For the best results, fill shells 2-4 hours before serving. Makes 8-10 Cannoli

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5 Ways To Take Your Holiday Party To The Next Level (BPT) - On the one hand, the holidays are all about traditions. You and your family probably have some favorite recipes you like to cook up, or maybe it's a trip to the tree farm or pumpkin patch. But just as much as holidays are about tradition, many have an insatiable drive to outdo themselves and try something new, to outdo the festivities of years past and make this holiday season the most memorable yet.

How can you outshine yourself this holiday season? The answer is simple: Think big.

Don't be confined to the party supplies you have around your house; stretch out and rent equipment similar to what professional party planners use. RentalHQ can connect you to nearby rental stores and help your party stand out from the usual traditional gatherings.

Here are some other great ideas to jumpstart your holiday party planning: 1. Serve your food the right way. Preparing a holiday meal is a labor of love, but even for small gatherings, it can be a real challenge to make sure that delicious food stays warm and is served at its optimal temperature. Renting chafing dishes for main courses and hors d'oeuvres can ensure that the temperature and flavor of your food stays just right and that those masterpieces you cook up taste better than ever.

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Whether you want to bring some snow to a Christmas party or some cool smoke and fog effects to ring in the new year, renting a snow or smoke machine can create a party atmosphere like none other.

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Close To Home: Hackerman-Patz House Provides A Home Away From Home For Patients And Families provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network On July 16, 2016, at 2:20 a.m., Mary Perkins got the call that every parent fears. Her son, Andrew, then 28, had been in a serious car accident and was being airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries.

The accident occurred near Beech Creek, Pa., where she lives. Except she wasn’t in Beech Creek. “I was at my family’s camp in Canada,” the 54-year-old recalls, some six hours away.

When she arrived at Andrew’s bedside at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest Burn

Andrew also had emergency surgery to remove his spleen and repair his lacerated liver at the first hospital where he was taken.

Clearly, he had a long road to recovery, and Center, she discovered the extent of his inju- his mother was determined to be by his side. ries. In addition to having third-degree burns on 25 percent of Minutes from her son Thankfully, Mary didn’t have to worry his body, plus second-degree burns elsewhere, he had broken his neck and numerous ribs, about where she would stay, because the and his right leg was broken in multiple plac- Hackerman-Patz House (HPH) was right on es, including a completely broken femur and the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) campus. HPH, open since 2011, is a famshattered heel. ily lodging center exclusively for families of LVHN patients.

HPH has 20 rooms, priced well below hotel rates – just $45 a night. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Checkin is offered around the clock, says Kelley Gold, manager of guest services at HPH, “because accidents don’t happen between 9 and 5.”

People can stay at HPH as long as they need. Mary stayed for almost three months.

“The staff there was unbelievable. It was a phenomenal experience,” she says. “They were very accommodating with anything I needed.”

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by Melanie Furlong, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice If something happened to you where you could not make life sustaining decisions for yourself, are you confident that your loved ones would make the right decisions for you?

Do they know what kind of care you would want?

When you count your blessings this Thanksgiving, give your family one more – knowledge of your wishes. While it might not seem like the most fun kind of conversation to have over the holidays, this is the perfect time – when families are together – to talk about these things. It is so important that your loved ones know what kind of treatment you want - and don’t want. It’s also important for them to know what other endof-life wishes you have.

If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for your loved ones. Life threatening accidents and medical emergencies don’t usually give you advanced warning to plan for them, nor do they come with instructions. Imagine the shock and surprise of such an event occurring and your loved one having to make difficult decisions for you but not knowing what you’d want. It can be a very difficult and agonizing place to be. Making and sharing your own advance directives now can save your family from the anguish of having to make them for you and also help to ensure that you receive the type of care that you would want.

Be prepared and prepare them. Start the conversation. Think about opportunities you may have as you gather with loved ones during the holiday. Will you have the chance to talk about health care preferences with your parents, adult children, siblings, in-laws, extended family or close friends?

To make all of this an easy process and

to encourage you to make your advance directives, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice recommends using “Five Wishes”, a legal advance care planning document that is easy to use and understand and is written in everyday language that speaks to what matters most to you and me. Please call our office at 570-459-6778 and we can send you a free copy of Five Wishes.

Once you complete it, distribute copies to your physicians and family members and keep extra copies for the future. Review it pe-

riodically to update it with changes in your wishes or decision makers. You may change or cancel an advance directive at any time by executing a new document and destroying prior copies.

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Why Does Pain And Spasms Increase In Winter

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problems as they tend to stop moving. As a result their metabolism and ability to generate heat may be reduced making it harder for their body temperature to rise. With fibromyalgia, many people already have a lower resting body temperature meaning the BAT may be activating at rest creating pain all the time.

So how can we combat this? Keeping ourselves warm sounds easy but keeping our insides warm is harder that it sounds. This involves increasing our circulation and metabolism. One way to stimulate our circulation is to have someone work on our body. If you have ever had bodywork done, you know the body feels flushed and warm afterwards. To improve our metabolism, we need to create a consistent store of energy by eating properly and then using this energy so it turns over regularly. Like an engine our body runs better when used regularly.

So in order combat pain in the winter, you should look to take action in order to prepare your body for the cold weather. FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center focusses our treatment on hands on therapies which works to not only improve tightness and spasms but also increases circulation and pain control.

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What’s Happening At Providence Place?

November 2017 Upcoming Events- Open to Public, Call Today to reserve your spot, limited Seating!

• Nov. 1st – Entertainment by “Touch of Brass” – 7:00pm –dining room • Nov. 4th – Entertainment by pianist Jay Daniels – 2:00pm – 2nd floor • Nov. 5th – Resident Art Exhibition – 1:00pm-2:30pm - paintings done by residents at our “Painting Class with Jennie Allegretto” – residents will display/sell their artwork.

Light refreshments and free face painting will be offered – 1st floor lobby • Nov. 6th – Wine-Making Presentation by Simply Homebrew/Honey Hole Winery – 2:30pm – 3rd floor • Nov. 9th - Entertainment by George Rittenhouse – 2:00pm – dining room • Nov. 11th – Entertainment by Tony Baronio’s Sax Quartet – 2:00pm – dining room • Nov. 15th – Entertainment by singer Glen Full – 2:30pm – dining room •Nov. 19th – Entertainment by Greg Palmer – 2:00pm – dining room • Nov. 22nd – Entertainment by Tonya & Marge – 1:30pm – Connections Neighborhood • Nov. 28th – Entertainment by “Windfall” – 2:00pm – dining room • Nov. 29th – Entertainment by Betty Carpenter – 1:30pm – Connections Neighborhood • Rosary & Communion Services in our chapel – Every Wednesday – 10:00am, Every Thursday – 1:45pm Light fare and refreshments provided at all events. Please call 570-788-7555 and ask for Stephanie to participate in any or all of these activities or visit our website for our list of events: http://www.providence-place.com or find us in Facebook.

Connections Neighborhood October brought out the excitement of

Halloween to our neighborhood. The residents prepared bags of candy for our special little ghost and goblins in anticipation of our Safe trick our baking club for the family celebration. or treat night.

Every day there is something going on and we We also had a welcome visitors to stop by and check us out.

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Avoiding Dental Emergencies Over The Holidays

by Melissa DellaCroce, Della Croce Dental Care The holiday season is rapidly approaching.

Snow will be falling and before we know our shopping list of gifts and goodies for family and neighbors will be growing. One item that most likely will not be on your list is an emergency visit to the dentist. What secrets can be shared to help avoid the average dental emergency?

Your first line of defense is staying regular with your dental check up and cleaning. Patients should be seen by a dentist and dental hygienist at least every six months for a cleaning, complete dental exam, and any necessary radiographs.

This allows your dentist and dental hygienist to detect any potential problems that may arise.

Dental problems could include cavities, early detection of tooth fractures, loose or missing fillings and tooth or gum abscesses. All of these could be waiting to cause a dental emergency, which inevitably happens at the least opportune moment.

Pretzels, carrots and nuts—Oh my! Avoiding hard, crunchy foods can be another way to keep an emergency dental visit away. Foods that require a greater amount of force to bite through have a higher likelihood of causing a

tooth, large filling, or crown to break. Sticking to a diet that avoids the very hardest of foods is an especially good idea if you have had dental fillings or crowns in the past. Hard foods have the potential to make even a healthy, but largely filled tooth break—so beware!

Cold days that lend way to snow and ice related activities also have a tendency to cause dental emergencies. There is not a winter season that goes by where we do not have a few dental emergencies related to winter weather or sports.

Snow and ice may be great for sledding, skiing, ice skating and hockey, but all pose a risk for either a broken tooth or slip and fall injury. Wearing a dental sports guard is a great idea for winter sports!

Hopefully the secrets shared will help to prevent at least a few dental mishaps. However, if you find that an issue does arise we are always here to help.

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by Lauren C. Sanzi, D.C., Sanzi Chiropractic, PC Imagine feeling better in a shorter amount of time and getting back to the things you love to do. That is one of great benefits of a cash based chiropractic practice. So what does a cash practice mean? It means your treatment plan is not decided by the coverage based on your insurance company. It gives us the opportunity to do different techniques or use equipment that fits each patient. Chiropractic is very limited in insurance reimbursement, often putting chiropractors in a tough decision for the best treatment plan. It also means, not doing unnecessary treatment or use of equipment because it is covered by insurance. Here at Sanzi Chiropractic, P.C. our belief is getting the individuals of this community well faster because life is too precious to be enjoying it in discomfort.

In turn, you get a better treatment for the same, if not less money out of pocket that most insurance patients are paying now. Between your co-pay, meeting your deducible or

the remaining balance after insurance pays.

When people hear cash practice they think that they can not afford it, but that is just not true.

So what makes us different? As a proud Palmer of Chiropractic graduate, I had an unlimited chance to learn many different techniques from the very traditional to some more advanced. I took a good blend to be able to help patients of all ages with all different conditions. Often patients tell me that they have been going to chiropractors for years and they did not feel it helped. It is disappointing to hear that over and over again because I know how amazing chiropractic is.

So with all that in mind, I added a few techniques and equipment to help bridge the gap that I feel is missing.

Although I do other techniques, my main focus is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Kinesiology Tape and Cold Laser Therapy. IASTM is a myofas-

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cial technique that addresses the body as a whole, which often lessens or removes pain immediately. Kinesiology Tape helps lock in the change that was made to the body and increases proper healing. Cold Laser Therapy is designed to increase healing from a recent ankle sprain to artificial knees.

To learn about our cash practice, any of these techniques or what else we offer, do not hesitate to give us a call. You are too important not too.

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Want To Know About Hearing Loss? Start Here... Part I

by Nevin Balliet, BC-HIS Board Certied Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age and the statistics according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders are astonishing: • In the U.S., 15 percent of adults over the age of 18, or 37.5 million people, report having trouble hearing.

• Of adults aged 65-74, 25 percent have a disabling hearing loss, and 50 percent of adults over the age of 75 have a disabling hearing loss.

• Of babies born in the U.S., 2-3 of every 1,000 have a detectable hearing loss in at least one ear.

• Of adults aged 20-69 who could benefit from wearing hearing aids, only 16 percent have tried them.

• The average delay between the time someone is affected by hearing loss and when they finally seek treatment is a long 7 years.

Untreated hearing loss is associated with lower quality of life, depression, social isolation, unemployment and lower earnings at work, higher medical bills for other health issues, high blood pressure and even a higher risk of dangerous trips and falls. Hearing loss

can have far-reaching implications for you and those close to you.

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Symptoms of hearing loss The symptoms of hearing loss can vary depending on the type of hearing loss, the cause of hearing loss, and the degree of loss.

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ings, in the car or in group meetings • Tinnitus, or ringing and/or buzzing sounds in the ears Types of hearing loss • Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss. It is permanent and caused either by damage to tiny hair-like cells in the inner ear or to the auditory nerve. The auditory nerve carries important information about the loudness, pitch and meaning of sounds to the brain. Most adults with hearing loss have a sensorineural loss. Sensorineural hearing loss can often result in difficulty understanding sound or speech even though it is loud enough to hear.

• Conductive hearing loss is caused by a mechanical problem in the outer or middle ear or an obstruction in the ear canal such as ear wax that blocks sound from getting to the eardrum.

It can be permanent but more often, it is temporary and can be medically treated.

• Mixed hearing loss results when there are components of both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss present.

Causes of hearing loss The cause of a particular hearing loss is important to understand since it factors heavily into determining the right treatment. There are many causes of hearing loss and some causes are responsible for only certain types of hearing loss. For example, earwax blocking the ear canal causes a temporary conductive hearing loss while prolonged exposure to excessively loud noise causes permanent sensorineural hearing loss.

Hearing loss can be caused by any of the following: • Advancing age (age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis) • Certain medications, sometimes called “ototoxic” drugs • Trauma or injury to the head • Genetic factors • Prolonged exposure to excessively loud noise • A single episode of acoustic trauma • Certain illnesses such as mumps, Meniere’s disease, otosclerosis or autoimmune disease • A tumor on the acoustic nerve or acoustic neuroma Stay tuned for part 2 of this article in the December 2017 issue where you will learn about tests for hearing loss, hearing loss treatments, and hearing loss prevention.

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Dental Health And Bad Breath

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Approximately 75% of bad breath or “halitosis” is caused from ones own mouth. Halitosis may result from poor dental habits and indicate other underlying health problems. It can also be enhanced by diet and lifestyle.

The following are factors which may also cause halitosis: 1) TONSILS: Folds in tonsils may harbor debris.

2) RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS: Throat, sinus, and lung infections all harbor bacteria which worsens the condition.

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5) XEROSTOMIA (DRY MOUTH): This is caused by mouth breathing, medication, salivary gland problems, certain medication as well as radiation and chemotherapy.

6) POOR ORAL HYGIENE: Food debris and plaque formation, if left untreated, will contribute to halitosis as well.

If you suffer from tonsillar issues or respiratory infections, consult your physician or an Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) physician, or a Pulmonologist. Be sure that both your fixed (crowns and bridges) and removable (partials and full dentures) appliances fit and function properly to assure the absence of any bacterial-harboring areas.

Cessation of all tobacco-based products usage will greatly aid in reduction of halitosis symptoms. Consult with your dentist on tobaccocessation options to help you “kick the habit”.

Essentially, everything you eat begins material breakdown in your mouth, digested and absorbed into your bloodstream, and carried to your lungs and exhaled in your breath. If you eat pungent garlic or onion laden foods, the odor will not go away until the foods have totally left your body and mouthwash will only temporarily treat and mask the odor. If you think the foods you eat may be the cause of your halitosis, record them and consult your dentist to review them.

Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is caused by lack of saliva which is necessary to bathe away plaque and dead cells which decompose and cause bad breath. To aid in combating this condition, drink a lot of water to wash away such debris.

Sugarless chewing gum also produces saliva which will help wash away debris. Dentist-prescribed mouth rinses will also aid in relief of this condition.

Practicing good oral hygiene (brushing twice daily and regular flossing) will aid in debris removal. Brushing not only your teeth, but also your tongue after each meal is most suggested.

Additionally, it is suggested to change your toothbrush every 2-3 month maximum to assure effective brushing. Use of floss is instrumental for removal of debris between your teeth and to prevent that debris from rotting.

If you suffer from halitosis, please visit your dentist to determine whether or not the cause of the odor is of a dental origin. If it is not, you may then be referred to your family doctor or specialist to diagnose whether or not it is of a systemic nature. Remember, there is no better means of prevention than regular visits to your dentist at a minimum of every six months to keep your smile and breath at its best!

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The Laurels Senior Living Community...

"Where our Family of Residents Come First!”

November 2017 Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. The sun still shines brightly, and we have crisp mornings that melt into warm afternoons. Not too hot, nor to cold; perfect to hang out on our back patio with friends and marvel at the beautiful autumn colors painted across the valley below. Stop by and see just how amazing our view is!

Laurels Health Fair We hosted our annual Health Fair / Flu Shot Clinic on Thursday, October 19th. Health and Wellness are very important to our residents and we encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle for them. In addition to flu shots, we provided various health screenings such as blood pressure checks, BMI checks, cholesterol screening, and much more. We also had plenty of giveaways, light refreshments and sold tricky tray chances for beautiful gift baskets and crafts. All the money raised was given to the Greater Hazleton United Way annual drive. A great way to give back to our wonderful community! We would like to thank the following organizations for attending our health fair and for donating the beautiful tricky trays: Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton - Fitness Department, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, Senior Choice Program, Lehigh Valley Family Medicine-Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, Miner’s Bank, St. Luke’s Village, Northeast Pharmacy Services, Bafile Family Chiropractic, First National Bank, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, Northeast Hearing Solutions, Ladore Retreat and Conference Center and Maylath Valley Health Systems.

You helped us make our ‘day of health’ a successful one!

Giving Thanks by Giving Back We have always stressed that our residents become part of our extended “family”. Therefore, we find it only fitting to reach out to our local community during the upcoming holiday that emphasizes a tradition of family. Beginning in late October, we will be collecting food and monetary donations for the “Feed A Friend” campaign through WNEP-TV Channel 16 and our local Greater Hazleton CEO, People Helping People. We will have a collection bin in our front lobby until Nov. 13th. In addition to our regular visitors and staff, we are asking all family members who are attending our annual Thanksgiving dinner on November 12th to please bring any non-perishable items for our food drive.

We are reminded of how fortunate we are to be blessed with wonderful friends and family and how great it is to reach out to our neighbors and lend a helping hand. Thank you to everyone who is helping other families celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving. We appreciate it!

Laurels Annual Thanksgiving Family Meal Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be upon us and our bellies are already growling just think-

ing about the slow roasted turkey, sweet mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, homemade pumpkin pie.

This year, our annual Family Thanksgiving dinner will be on Sunday, November 12th. Our residents will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with a delicious traditional feast. Our family atmosphere will also feature some great activities! We hope all family members can join us. If you have any questions, please call the office at 570-455-7757. Mark your calendars! We are also currently planning our Christmas Family Gathering. Family members will be receiving a holiday letter soon.

Veteran’s Day Program Every year, we celebrate the honorable service our troops give to our country. It is amazing to see all these citizens who selflessly give of their time and talents to help protect our country. We commemorate our residents who have served in the past with a special tribute. On Nov. 10th we will have a Veteran’s Day Program with a representative from Rep. Tarah Toohill’s office. During the program, we will serve refreshments while our administrator presents each Laurels Veteran with a certificate of recognition and acknowledges their division of the armed forces and when

they served. We cannot begin to express how thankful we are for your bravery and service!

Veteran’s Benefits Program Any resident who is a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran may be eligible for Veteran’s Benefits. Our administrators are available to help you obtain the information needed to see if you qualify. The veteran must have served at least 90 days in the service with at least 1 day being during active wartime, and must have received an honorable discharge. There is no monthly limit to be eligible, but there is a limit on total assets.

The individual also must show that they do need assistance with their activities of daily living.

Many people are not aware that they may be eligible for rent rebates if they live in at The Laurels Senior Living Community. To be eligible, the annual income cannot be more than $15,000; however, when considering this amount you should only count one-half of the Social Security.

The maximum rebate amount is $500.00.

If you have any questions regarding these benefits and services, please contact our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurels-seniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

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McAdoo Fit Club – Energy, Well Being & Life Changing

by Jeff Matweecha & Alissa Muffly of McAdoo Fitness Club The McAdoo Fit Club’s mission is to provide healthy living, fitness, well-being, clean eating, mental focus, and self-discipline to its members. We opened our doors in October 2016 in order to provide local residents an avenue to fitness, nutrition, and self-defense by offering cardio fitness classes and the study of martial arts and self-defense.

At the McAdoo Fit Club, we teach two primary styles of Karate-Do; Shito Ryu and Goju Ryu. Both take great discipline, patience, and focus. Class curriculum is broken

down into a 4-step teaching method for both adult and kid’s classes and for all experience levels.

The adult classes are held for students ages 13+ and include all levels of experience. There is also an introduction to sparring (organized combat) based on students rank. Classes are held at a more focused and disciplined level.

The kid’s classes are held for students ages 5-12 and include all levels of experience. The class curriculum for children is slightly more relaxed. The children are taught key benefits

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such as confidence, teamwork, self-discipline, respect, patience, and focus. Karate style games are also introduced that focus on exercise, coordination, and problem solving.

The cardio fitness classes we instruct are organized to use body weight training and include programs such as POUND which uses lightly weighted drum sticks to drum to the beat of music in an exercise format. We offer PiYo which is a combination of Yoga and Pilates inspired movements, and Core De Force which is a combination of MMA, kickboxing, and Muay Thai inspired techniques.

These classes typically last for 1 hour and include intense complex body movements.

They are designed to help you lose weight, build strength & flexibility, and make you sweat! The instructor will provide optional low intense movements to use as modification during the programs to help those that find the movements a bit too challenging.

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National Lung Cancer Awareness Month The event started back in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As the lung cancer community and the lung cancer movement grew, the awareness activities increased and the day matured into Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, people throughout the country come together to support the lung cancer community and raise awareness about the disease.

Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out the functions of normal lung cells and do not develop into healthy lung tissue. As they grow, the abnormal cells can form tumors and interfere with the functioning of the lung, which provides oxygen to the body via the blood.

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and accounts for about 27% of all cancer related deaths. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 222,500 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in the United States in 2017, with 9,930 of those cases being diagnosed in Pennsylvania.

Although smoking is the main cause of lung cancer, lung cancer risk also is increased by exposure to secondhand smoke; environmental exposures, such as radon, workplace toxins (e.g., asbestos, arsenic), and air pollution. The risk of lung cancer can be reduced by quitting smoking and by eliminating or reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and environmental and workplace risk factors.

At the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton, we use radiation therapy to treat lung cancer. Radiation therapy serves as an effective lung cancer treatment, working within cancer cells to damage their ability to multiply. During treatment, radiation is aimed at the lung cancer tumor and kills the cancer cells only in that area of the lung. Radiation therapy is delivered safely, painlessly, and does not involve surgery. Treatments do not require hospitalization and only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Side effects are usually mild

and manageable with medication.

The physician team and staff at the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton have extensive experience treating patients with radiation therapy. Combined with the linear accelerator's technology, Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton's expert team delivers quality care

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

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Choosing The Best Moisturizer

by Stephen Schleicher, MD. This the title of a not too informative piece that recently appeared in the New York Times. The topic is certainly relevant given the cold weather that will (unfortunately) stick around for the next several months. I found reader comments more interesting than the article, some of which follow: “Remember that moisturizers are just another form of cosmetics, and that cosmetics are nothing more than "hope in a bottle".

There are many excellent products out there, most often ones that have been around for 50-60 years or more. Plain old Vaseline is wonderful on the face and dry elbows in the winter. Shea butter is wonderful for the rest of the body. Both are very inexpensive.”

“Start by eating fresh fruits and vegetables, using lotion consistently and with SPF, re-

fraining from smoking and excessive drinking, making sure to exercise regularly, and not sunbathing.

If you don't do these things as a given then your skin will suffer.”

“This is consumerism creating a problem in order to sell even more potions in order to solve it. Just don't wash the fats off your skin in the first place! Only the hands need to be frequently washed.”

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Integrity

by John Degenhart, DC I once heard a definition of integrity as someone who sticks to his/her commitment even after the circumstances of the contract has changed. People in my office will say, “I’m getting a divorce because things didn’t pan out the way I planned, he lost his job, or she had health problems so we split up”.

Or people will say, “I don’t want to pay taxes because I disagree with how the government spends the money”. Yet, when the Apostles asked Jesus about taxes, he directly answered them by saying, “Pay unto Caesar what is Caesar’s”. He didn’t add how he disagreed with how Ceasar ran his government, he simply said pay your taxes with integrity. And I’ll add, he wants us to be thankful when we pay them.

I see so many people in this country who seem like they aren’t being treated properly.

And I agree, there are so many social injustices in this country. Women should be paid equal to men, non-whites aren’t always treated equal, old people feel their healthcare is being taken away, and the list is long. Hitler murdered 6 million Jews. In Rwanda, I million Tutsis were massacred.

Yet when I talk to people who lived in another country and legally immigrated to this country, they will say, “People in this country don’t know how good they have it”.

Life is unfair, life is unjust. It always was, it always will be. If you look throughout history, people feel they aren’t treated properly at one time or another. They could either try to improve their situation by hard work and endurance of lose their integrity by simply never being thankful for their blessings they do have.

That’s the problem with today’s society. There is no integrity. I challenge you to live daily with thankfulness in your heart.

Fight to correct the injustices in your life, but stick to your commitment of being thankful even when the contract of life has changed. Live with integrity.

Mutually Beneficial: The Value Of Respite Care

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience. In many cases, it provides the opportunity to give back to someone who may have played an important part in your life, allowing for a genuine reconnection. Caring for a parent, in particular, can be especially valuable, as there is often a sense of things coming “full circle.”

However, even in the most ideal situations, caregiving can ultimately become a demanding job – one that’s taxing on the mind, body, and spirit. And for those who work a full-time job and have a family to take care of, assisting a loved one can add a great deal of stress. Many discover that, while initially rewarding, family caregiving can yield negative results in the long run. In fact, a recent study, conducted by the Stanford Center for Longevity and the Stanford University of Psychology Department, found that family caregivers are more likely to experience depression when caring for a severely ill loved one.

It seems only natural that family caregivers would desire a break, but we often push ourselves past reasonable limits, with the mentality of “I can do it all” and that anything less would be seen as a sign of weakness. In reality, asking for help is anything but selfish – and finding temporary relief, or respite care, can greatly benefit both parties. It can allow family caregivers to: • Look at the caregiving situation from a different perspective • Catch up with family and friends or even meet new people • Focus on personal health and wellbeing • Remain involved in hobbies or pastimes • Find time for relaxation and personal comfort • Run errands or take care of finances • Return to the loved one with a renewed sense of purpose Respite care allows seniors to still receive the appropriate level of care, even in the absence of a family caregiver. Additionally, se-

fer peace of mind, you’ll feel much better knowing who is watching your loved one and when. Similarly, you will want to keep family and friends updated so that they don’t needlessly worry about the loved one’s care situation and arrangements.

Caregiver support can come from other family members, friends, faith group volunteers, adult daycare centers, in-home care services, and residential facilities. While there are plenty of options to explore, it’s important to remember that what you choose should niors may feel as if they’re a burden on their ultimately align with your loved one’s needs loved ones, so having a care professional sub- and your budget. No matter what, it will stitute can help reduce feelings of guilt. take careful planning and organization, but the benefits are invaluable – for both you and Next Steps your loved one.

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Holiday Gift Ideas For Seniors

by Rachael Kapes, Heritage Hill Senior Living Community Struggling to find the perfect gift for Grandma or aging father? What do you get for the person who has 75 years’ worth of “stuff”? Instead of giving them the usual sweaters, undershirts, and socks, consider items focusing on nutrition, wellness, socialization, and safety.

As seniors age, cooking can become a chore

for those living at home. A home food delivery service may help in several ways. First, it eliminates the need for frequent shopping trips and second, it assures that your loved one is getting a balanced, healthy diet. There are several options on the market, such as Silver Cuisine by bistroMD and Schwan’s. Both delivery services provide an a la carte menu,

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including special selections for heart-healthy, gluten-free, and low sodium diets; all you need to do is heat and eat. You can make the selections a surprise, or create a bonding experience by choosing meals together, or spoil them with an extraordinary treat. GrandBox is a themed subscription geared toward seniors. The box includes goodies and other items; you can add personal photos and a note.

Encouraging your family members to maintain their wellness and social interactions will help them live a long, healthy life.

Certificates to senior-specific exercise classes, tai chi, or yoga are great gifts because they can try it without a financial obligation. A gift of an automatic pill dispenser makes sure your family members take their required daily medications. Stimulate socialization with concert tickets or arrange a retreat, bus trip, or spa date. If distance separates you, promote the benefits of groups, such as Red Hat Society or retired old men eating out (ROMEO). Offer to pay for the groups’ lunch.

As senior family members get older, they become more susceptible to injuries and falls.

There are tons of gadgets available promoting safety. For instance, a grabbing device can help retrieve an item from the floor or the top shelf. Medical alert devices and safe sound personal alarms, when activated, alert others to your family members in case of a fall or medical problem.

Hectic schedules keep us from spending quality time with our senior family members.

The golden years of adult life should be a flourishing time. If notice your senior family member is withdrawing from daily activity or doesn’t appear to be thriving consider the opportunities of a senior living community.

Heritage Hill Senior Community provides medication management, daily nutritious meals, wellness programs, and social events designed to bring residents, family, and local community members together. A move to a senior community might be your greatest gift to your senior family members. To learn more about Heritage Hill, please contact me by phone at 570-215-3172 or by email at rkapes@heritagehillsenior.com.

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Diabetic? Get Your Eyes Checked

by Alexandra Wasmanski, OD Over 23 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, though some of them may not even know it. Diabetes Mellitus is a disease of increased blood sugar and affects many organs of the body, including the eyes.

This is why it is the leading cause of blindness in adults between 20 and 74 years of age.

Some ocular complications of diabetes can be temporary, like fluctuating vision. High blood glucose may cause the lens of the eye to swell. This in turn causes a decrease in vision.

Getting a new pair of glasses prescription may not be the right choice. The best solution is to get your blood sugar back into a healthy range, which will help stabilize your vision.

Other diabetic complications are more serious. People with diabetes have a 40% higher risk of developing glaucoma. This risk increases the longer someone is diabetic and the older they are. If glaucoma isn’t diagnosed early enough or treated properly, it can result in permanent vision loss.

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tion of diabetes. Although cataracts are a very common age related condition; diabetics are 60% more likely to develop them. Those with diabetes also tend to get cataracts at a younger age and with a faster progression rate. Cataracts hinder the eye’s ability to focus light, resulting in blurriness and glare. The only treatment available is surgical removal.

Retinopathy is one of the biggest concerns with diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the greater your risk of developing this sight threatening complication. Adults with type 1 diabetes rarely show signs of retinopathy before 5 years time. On the contrary, people with type 2 diabetes often have eye problems at the time of their diagnosis.

Non-proliferative retinopathy or background retinopathy is the most common form. In this condition the blood vessels of the retina are weakened and cause micro-aneurysms. This can lead to bleeding in the retina and swelling in the macula. If the macula swells, the vision will be disrupted, and need

to be treated.

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is much more severe. At this stage, the retina is not getting the oxygen that it needs.

So, new blood vessels start to grow to fix the problem. Unfortunately, these blood vessels are frail and tend to bleed easily. This can cause vision loss and scar tissue to form. The scar tissue can then lead to a retinal detachment.

When dealing with diabetes, it is important to maintain regular check-ups with your primary care doctor and your eye doctor. In between visits, be aware of signs that there might be something wrong with your eyesflashes of light, black spots, blurred vision, or trouble with your central vision. Yearly, comprehensive dilated ocular examinations can assure healthy vision throughout your lifetime. Technology has made it easier today to diagnose, treat and most importantly prevent vision loss from diabetes.

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4. Arrange the furniture so guests can move easily: Don’t worry about not having enough chairs; that will encouraging mingling. Set up a coffee table or sideboard for coffee and dessert.

5. It’s a bright idea to decide on the lighting: Low-wattage bulbs or candlelight can create a romantic or convivial mood. Bright lights make it easier to see the person you’re talking to.

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Shades Of Bublé To Light Up The Night In Hazleton The Greater Hazleton Concert Series continues its 2017-18 season with Shades of Bublé: a three-man tribute to Michael Bublé. Shades of Bublé will appear at the Hazleton High School Auditorium, 1601 West 23rd Street, on Monday, November 13, 2017.

Shades of Bublé celebrates the continuing career of multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael Bublé with dazzling renditions of Sinatra’s big-band standards, exciting covers of Motown and rock-androll classics, and stunning performances of Bublé’s original Billboard chart-topping singles of today.

Delivering a setlist comprised only of songs recorded and performed live by Michael Bublé, Shades of Bublé celebrates Bublé and the music that has made him famous, thrilling audiences worldwide with tight harmonies, smooth choreography and dashing good looks while performing some of the best music ever written.

Known to many as the “modern Sinatra,” Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has reintroduced standards like “Feeling Good,” “Fever,” “That's Life,” “My Way,” and “Mack the Knife” to a new generation of listeners, and on tour he has performed classics like “Me and Mrs. Jones,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Burning Love,” “Twist and Shout,” “Be My Baby,” and “Can't Help Falling in Love with You” for legions of adoring fans. More recently, Bublé's original chart-topping pop hits like “Home,” “Haven't Met You Yet,” and “Everything” have garnered him multiple awards and helped him break sales records at some of the world’s most famous arenas and concert halls.

Shades of Bublé honors – but doesn’t imitate – the sophistication, retro style, and high-energy fun that Bublé himself brings to his concerts while engaging diehard fans with breathtaking new vocal arrangements that capture that famous three-part sound of the “guy groups” from the 50s and 60s. From Sinatra to rock-and-roll to Elvis to Motown, Shades of Bublé keeps audiences singing and clapping along to some of the best songs ever written.

Based in New York City, Shades of Bublé has entertained tens of thousands worldwide, with recent headliner engagements onboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Holland

America cruise lines as well as soldout concerts at performing arts centers across the USA. Shades of Bublé gives audiences of all ages a chance to experience the great songs of some of the most celebrated artists in American music in a one-of-a-kind concert event. All Shades of Bublé performances combine thrilling live vocals and polished choreography along with sensational new arrangements of songs from nearly every decade of popular music to create an evening of sophisticated and exciting entertainment. So gather your family and friends, and come on out to Hazleton High you will have an evening to remember.

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient venue, at a price that can’t be beat.

Individual tickets for Shades of Bublé are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Subscriptions for all five of the remaining performances of

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Make It With Maple (Family Features) Autumn is the perfect time to fall in love with maple syrup. The caramelized flavor of syrup pairs well with other fall flavors, like apples, cinnamon and pumpkin.

From spiced syrups to game-day dips, McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter has tasty ideas for incorporating this fall flavor in dishes throughout the day: • Maple syrup is a perfect complement to sweet banana pancakes. Mix mashed bananas into the pancake batter. Once cooked, top with sliced bananas, chopped walnuts and maple syrup.

• Add maple syrup to a melty grilled cheese sandwich. Layer cheddar cheese, bacon, sliced apples and maple syrup mixed with apple pie spice between two slices of buttered bread.

• For a twist on a traditional game-day appetizer, drizzle maple syrup over a cheddar bacon dip.

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1/4 teaspoon McCormick Apple Pie Spice 3 tablespoons butter 8 slices whole-wheat bread 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (1-ounce slices) 1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cored and cut into 16 thin slices 4 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped Directions: Mix maple syrup and apple pie spice. Set aside.

Butter one side of each bread slice. Layer two slices of cheese and four slices of apple on each bread slice with buttered side down. Sprinkle with chopped bacon then drizzle with maple syrup mixture. Top with remaining bread slices with buttered side up.

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Give A Fall Facelift To Outdoor Entertaining (Family Features) Whether it's pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather or the anticipation of the holidays, there are many reasons to be excited about this time of year.

Autumn is the perfect time to extend the warm-weather fun and celebrate with some fall-focused outdoor entertaining.

Just as the weather is changing, so can your approach to cooler weather celebrations. Try these tips to help you make the most of your fall festivities: • There's no need to say farewell to the outdoors just yet. Make the focal point of your party a cozy outdoor setting, such as a patio with heaters or a fire pit. Add some warm blankets and comfy pillows, and you'll hardly notice the lower temps.

• Remember days get shorter as they grow colder, so a fall get-together may require special lighting to keep things going after the sun goes down. Fall-inspired string lights, lanterns or candles can add the perfect ambiance for a party that lasts well into the late-night hours.

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• While it may seem like time to swap the tiki drinks and frozen cocktails for hot toddies and spiked ciders, fall doesn't mean you must say goodbye to warm-weather favorites. Put an autumn twist on go-to drinks by adding in fall spices. This easy mulled sangria recipe is perfect for sharing with friends at outdoor celebrations.

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Make The Most Of Your Morning With Seasonal Flavors Entertain Guests With A Wholesome Morning Meal (Family Features) Bring the harvest straight to the table with farm-fresh ingredients fit for entertaining family and friends. Whether sharing stories passed from generation to generation, celebrating traditions - old and new - or simply treasuring time with loved ones, you can enjoy fragrant autumn flavors with a delicious and nutritious morning meal.

With savory elements coming from butternut squash, freshly ground nutmeg and hints of sage, this homemade frittata embraces seasonal favorites rich in nutrients. Guests of all ages can enjoy a meal made with an abundance of wholesome, farm-to-table ingredients - including milk - which provide essential vitamins and minerals to fuel everyone at the table.

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Butternut Squash Sage Frittata Ingredients: Crispy Sage Leaves: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6-8 small fresh sage leaves pinch kosher salt Frittata: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 large sage leaves, chopped 6 large eggs 1/2 cup fat free milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Directions: To prepare crispy sage leaves: In small skillet, heat olive oil until shimmering. Fry sage leaves in oil until crispy, about 5 seconds. Remove sage leaves from oil and drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt while hot.

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The Appalachian Bushman School, a division of Coalcracker Bushcraft, is located in the beautiful Ringtown Valley of Schuylkill County. The school offers a wide range of classes throughout its curriculum. From basic classes, that introduce individuals into personal safety and comfortability in a woodland setting to advanced classes that explore and test individuals physical and mental limitations to custom custom classes for organizations, groups, and families. The school truly has something for everyone and has proven valuable for both males and females, youth to older adults, and even international clients.

Dan Wowak, Owner and Lead Instructor of Coalcracker Bushcraft and the Appalachian Bushman School has honed his craft over the last two decades of his life. From self study to master level instructor status, Dan has vast knowledge and experience around wilderness living. Most recently Dan spent over 50 days alone in the wilderness of Patagonia, South America while filming a show for the History Channel.

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Return Of Steam

by B. Dunnigan, The Sophia Coxe Foundation

After a recent excursion to Kutztown, PA to view and take a ride on Lokie #85 that once served the Jeddo Coal company, I thought it appropriate to write an article on Daniel Coxe – “Live Steam Pioneer”.

Steam locomotives were very important, not only for the railroads, but also the coal companies. They were the prime movers of passengers, freight and coal. Daniel Coxe was the son of Alexander Coxe and nephew of Eckley B. Coxe. Daniel was born in 1866.

His favorite toy was a live steam model locomotive built in the Drifton shops around 1878. Daniel’s life, and interest in live steam locomotives, would eventually lead him to a career in the railroad industry.

Coxe Brothers & Company had built a short line railroad known as the DS&S (Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill Railroad)

to serve their interests in marketing coal.

Daniel worked in the Drifton shops. He was a brilliant designer with a great mechanical aptitude. Daniel Coxe was appointed superintendent of Motive Power for the DS&S in 1891. The year 1892 saw him as assistant superintendent of the railroad and by 1893, he was General Superintendent of the DS&S. Daniel often proofed his engineering designs by first building scaled down models.

He was well known locally for his scaled down railroad that ran from his home to the Drifton Shops. This was a 3,000-foot double track used for pleasure rides. His passengers marveled at this engineering masterpiece.

In all, four scaled down locomotives were built by 1894. His designs were very successful, both in scaled down versions and full size. Number 4, a scale model of a passenger locomotive to be used on his uncle’s railroad was highly successful. The full size #4

locomotive served passengers on the DS&S for many years. Daniel Coxe’s designs for locomotives were written up in “Locomotive Engineering”, a trade journal of the time, on three separate occasions from 1890 to 1894.

One of his last designs seems to have been for mine Lokie #18, built for the Cross Creek Coal Company in 1893.

Sadly, on September 9th, 1895, Daniel Coxe was involved in a derailment while at the throttle of locomotive #4on his scale model railroad near the Drifton shops. His death followed shortly thereafter.

He was known as a man for all occasions.

Along with many other interests, he managed the company baseball team, was business manager for the drum and bugle corps, a fisherman, hunter and yachtsman. His scaled down locomotives #1 through #4 are still in existence and on display at various Pennsylvania State Museums.

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by Rich Lipinski “Remember the Maine”, was the rallying cry to the call of arms after the war ship mysteriously blew up in Havana’s harbor. The Maine’s crew Baseball, more than any form of entertain- had what was considered to be the best military ment, is deeply rooted in American culture. As team of the time and the team was integrated. baseball rules evolved through the 1850’s into John Titus the sport we more or less recognize today, solJohn “Silent John” Tidiers took the sport with them and many playtus of Saint Clair served ers became soldiers themselves. During the in the war. The great Civil War the game spread through encampGrover Alexander said ments and prisoner of war camps. Baseball was "Titus had one of the brought to the Philippines during the Spanish best batting eyes I ever American War. Soldiers stationed in Puerto saw." Titus had a very Rico after the war help spread the popularity good career by both conacross the island. In the early 1900’s Major ventional and advanced General Abner Doubleday was credited with stats, had there been the invention of baseball, to ensure the legend all-star games, he would that baseball was truly an American creation. have been one.

During WWI and WWII both Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt encouraged baseball World War I to continue during the war as an important part of the American psyche. During both Christy Mathewson wars there some continuous times against the One of greatcontinuing operation of baseball, both by the est pitchers in MLB public and the man power shortages, especially History served and in the minor leagues. The games were broad- suffered greatly due cast to the troops in Korea and Vietnam. As to his service. By the recently as 9-11, the restarting of baseball after time he entered the the attacks were herald as healing process by war his career had those closest to ground zero. wound own and he There have been thousands of major league was the manager of and minor league players who served and hunthe Reds. The Facdreds who gave the greatest sacrifice. 64 Basetoryville native was ball Hall of Famers are included in that list. commissioned a CapMany local baseball players joined the call to tain in the Chemical Warfare Division. The serve.

Division was established to help train troops to survive the German gas attacks. During trainSpanish American War ing exercises, he was accidently exposed to mustard gas. The damage done to his lungs caused by this exposure eventually lead to his untimely death in 1925 at age 45.

World War II Nestor Chylak The Hall of Fame umpire, Nestor Chylak was from Olyphant. He served in the Army in World War II, and nearly lost his eyesight in the Battle of the Bulge after being struck by shrapnel from an exploding shell. After the war.

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League in 1947. His big-league career began in 1954 and ended in 1978. After that, he served as an assistant supervisor of umpires until his death of a heart attack at age 59.

Al Cihocki Al Cihocki from Nanticoke played his first season of professional baseball in 1942 as an 18-year-old third baseman with the Batavia Clippers of the class D PONY League. Cihocki had a very good first year, appearing in 98 games, picking up 128 hits that included 7 home runs and hit at a .342 average. He made the all-star team.

Cihocki joined the United States Coast Guard, serving for the next two years during World War II. He was discharged from the service at the start of 1945 and joined the rosterslim Cleveland Indians. The third baseman was turned into a utility infielder by the Indians and appeared in 92 games. As the MLB players returned, Cihocki like many of the rookies that season, was returned to minors. He never returned to the majors, his 12-playing career ended in 1958. He worked a s correction officer for many years and spent 24 years at Luzerne County Community College as its head coach.

Korean War Carl Duser Born in Hazleton in 1932, Duser graduated from Weatherly, where he is enshrined in the Weatherly Hall of Fame in 1990. After returning home from the Korean War, he was signed by the Kansas City Athletics and appeared in 3 major league games. He

stayed in professional baseball through the 1958 season. After retiring we worked for Bethlehem Steel and stayed active in local baseball leagues.

Vietnam and Forward

The names mentioned here were only a small number and hardly complete. I was unable to find any local connections past the Korean War. There were slightly over 100 professional players in the Vietnam War. One of the most notable to fans in the area was Garry Maddox. Maddox to this day has a beard to shield his face, which became highly sensitized from the chemicals he came into contact during his service.

Steve Reich Reich of Ohio, is the last professional ball player to give the ultimate sacrifice for his country. A member of the Baltimore Orioles organization and a graduate of West Point.

Following high school, Reich chose to attend the United States Military Academy rather than sign a minor league baseball contract, and was a star pitcher for the Army baseball team. in 1993, he was named to the "Team USA" baseball team, and carried the American flag at the World University Games. In 1996 he was recalled to the army serving in Bosnia and Afghanistan. His Helicopter was shot down in 2005.

Until next time, remember to thank a Veteran. If anyone has any information to add to this story or any baseball related story please contact us at hardcoalbaseball@yahoo.com. (info for this story was provided by baseball reference, sabr, newspapers.com, the library of congress and baseballgreatestsacrifice.com)

November Is Senior Pet Month

by Dr. Kenneth Trippett, West Hazleton Veterinary Hospital With cooler weather just around the corner, it is time to give a little extra thought to your older pets. It always amazes me how many people think that old age is a disease in and of itself. As long as your pet is healthy, there is no reason that an older pet can't be just as happy as the young ones. If you own an “old” dog or cat who seems to be slowing down, drinking more, or urinating more, don't just accept it. Find out why and fix it!

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by Thomas R. Buff Here we go again. It is hard to believe that we are into the fall season and winter is right around the corner. Every winter season is especially hard on our vehicles; the extended icy conditions mean tons of road salt and spray pounding the exterior of our vehicles. Our batteries will be subject to many cold and icy mornings and our heaters will run on high most of the time we are in our vehicles. But there is no need to worry if you keep your auto in tip top shape. So here are some tips I have gathered from a few ASE Certified Master Automobile Technicians that will keep your car or truck in perfect operating condition through the next few cold months.

• Battery—The battery works harder in frigid temperatures, so winter does take its toll on the heart of your electrical system. Have your battery terminals cleaned and the battery tested for proper cranking performance.

It is cheaper to replace a battery than to have your car towed due to a breakdown. The fact is that most batteries fail in the winter due to the amount of stress placed on them from summer heat..

• Cooling System—Check the condition of all your belts, clamps, and hoses. Worn, glazed, or frayed belts should be replaced as well as bulging or cracked hoses. Flush and refill your cooling system as per manufacturer recommended intervals. The level and concentration of the coolant should be checked.

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• Tires—Cold weather can reduce tire pressure so make sure all tires are properly inflated. Don’t forget to check the spare. Inflate the tires to their recommended pressure- check the inside of your vehicle’s door for the “tire placard.” This tag has the proper air pressure for your particular tire and vehicle. If your car is shaking or shimmying, have the tires balanced. The winter season is known for knocking wheel weights off of the tires and causing them to go out of balance. If your tires are showing signs of uneven wear, have a fourwheel alignment performed. Winter can also beat up our steering and suspension systems.

An alignment is inexpensive as compared to new tires.

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

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

• Safety Items—Check all of your lights for proper operation and replace the bulbs if necessary. Replace your wiper blades and top off your windshield wiper fluid. It is a good idea to keep a gallon in the trunk. Store some essentials such as an extra coat, road salt, a flashlight and anything that would help if you became stranded.

• Exterior—Winter wreaks havoc on your cars exterior: Road salt is a car’s worst enemy.

To protect your investment, have your car professionally cleaned. This service is one that will pay off in the long run. An exterior waxing and interior shampooing will keep your car protected during the winter season.

Today’s economic outlook is forcing auto owners to keep their automobiles longer.

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More than one-quarter of all car crashes involve phone use, both with handsets and hands-free, the National Safety Council reports. Considering many states and countries don't yet compile and report data on cellphone use following a crash, this number is likely much higher.

Distracted driving isn't just an issue for young adults. High technology use means this is a problem across generations. For professionals in particular, the expectation to stay productive and reachable means a constant temptation to use cellphones when driving.

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New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles 4 Tire Safety Tips For Winter Under Warranty (NAPS)—True or false: Until your vehicle is out of warranty, it must be serviced by the new-car dealer or the factory warranty will be void. Although many people would have answered “true,” the correct answer is “false,” according to the Car Care Council.

By law, independent repair shops can also provide services to maintain your new-car warranty. Consumers are protected by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which prohibits a manufacturer from voiding the vehicle warranty because service was done by a nondealer.

According to the FTC, “It’s illegal for a dealer to deny your warranty coverage simply because you had routine maintenance or repairs performed by someone else. Routine maintenance often includes oil changes, tire rotations, belt replacement, fluid checks and flushes, new brake pads and inspections.” It’s also important to note that the “MagnusonMoss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part.”

When using a nondealer, independent aftermarket shop to maintain your vehicle, the council strongly recommends you keep records and receipts for all maintenance done to the vehicle and adhere to scheduled maintenance requirements. If a warranty claim arises, these records will provide proof that maintenance has been performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements.

The nonprofit Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers.

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(Family Features) The same temperature you can begin to see your breath - 45 F - is also when the all-season tires on your car can start to lose traction and grip.

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by The Experts at S.J. Kowalski Many people make an investment in a HVAC system, yet fail to maintain proper upkeep. An HVAC system is similar to a car; it needs the proper care and maintenance to function properly. A properly functioning HVAC system is one that will keep your home cozy or cool for many years to come, which is why HVAC maintenance is important.

Saving money is one of the main reasons a person should maintain their HVAC unit.

An HVAC unit that is running efficiently, as well as a home that is properly insulated, means less money spent on electricity, heating and cooling costs. HVAC maintenance is also important to prevent the need for major repairs or entire replacements.

A properly maintained HVAC unit will not only keep a home warm or cool, but it will prevent problems with air quality. Clean filters and coils mean better breathing for the entire family. A HVAC unit that is not maintained is a breeding ground for dirt, mold and bacteria, all of which can cause or worsen respiratory problems for those living in the home.

When an HVAC unit is properly maintained the unit will run more efficiently. Research shows that dirty or unmaintained units need to work 20 percent harder to produce the same amount of cooling or heating as a well-maintained system. Less energy will be

expended when it is running, which means less stress on the components of the system.

The less wear and tear on the unit means simple maintenance during the spring and fall months. Maintenance will be much quicker and smoother if a person takes the preventive steps to keep a system running in tip-top shape.

Most HVAC units may need emergency repairs from time to time. Well-maintained units are less likely to fail during the months of hard use (June through September and December through March). Keeping a unit upto-date on all inspections and maintenance checks means less worry that the unit will break down when it is needed the most.

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Spring was exceptionally cool and wet, which delayed the planting and growth of early crops. Weeds, of course, flourished with the extra moisture and overran my garden before I could get it planted and mulched.

Eventually we enjoyed lettuce, spinach, and sugar snap peas, but the harvest was late. Our asparagus was less productive than in previous years. Spring flowers and blossoms had a shorter season than usual.

As feared, allium leaf miners (Panorama, June 2017) affected my vegetable garden.

Seeing evidence of an infestation in the fallplanted shallots, I had to remove all of the plants to prevent the spread of the pest. I used row covers over the spring-planted shallots, onions, and leeks, and they produced

soil was very slow to warm. Many seeds failed to germinate because of the cold ground. I had to replant bean, squash and cucumber seeds. The tomato and pepper transplants were slow to develop. Beans were especially slow to produce. Squash, corn and cukes very well. Surprisingly, the garlic which I were also later than usual, and tomatoes were planted last fall escaped without damage as exceptionally slow to ripen. well, despite its not being protected by a cover. It was a lot of extra work to cover the alliums, so I will probably plant fewer of them next year. I will not plant shallots in the fall since I had so much damage this year. but I may risk planting garlic again.

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Our red and black raspberries were also very productive, but heavy rains spoiled much of the second harvest of reds.

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We also continued to receive above average rainfall. We had to water the garden only infrequently. However, the abundant rain also meant numerous and vigorous weeds in

both flower and vegetable gardens. And the grass flourished! Mowing the lawn became very burdensome to everyone. Everything was lush this year -- even flower beds were overgrown. It was a wonderful year for hydrangea, which prefers cooler weather. We had beautiful blossoms most of the summer.

Aside from the allium leaf miner, we had fewer problems with insects this year, or at least we were able to manage them better.

Asparagus beetles continued to plague us because spraying is not recommended during harvest. However, we were able to control squash, cucumber, and Japanese beetles pretty effectively with a pyrethrin spray. I encountered a couple of tomato hornworms, but they were already covered with parasitic wasp eggs and dying. I was worried about slugs because of all the moisture, but applying crushed eggshells limited their damage as well.

As usual, fungal disease took over the tomato plants by the end of the season. Frequent rain made it difficult to keep up with preventive spraying. Fortunately, septoria does not affect the fruit directly, so our harvest was very good despite the plants looking awful.

Ironically, some of our hottest weather came late in September. After an exceptionally cool start to the month, we experienced temperatures reaching 90º during the last week. Normally, persistent hot weather would extend the harvest, but our earlier cold spell slowed the growth of warm weather vegetables, and they didn’t recover fully. By the end of September, I’m eager to get the garden

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Sewer Line Replacement without Trenching AREA REPRESENTATIVE: Lenny Brenner 570.459.1734

WWW.TNTPLUMB.COM FEUSSNER’S FORD, INC. Hosting A “Holiday Party”?

Stop in for All Your Beverage Needs!

Kutztown Soda • A-Treat Gatorade • Juice Boxes & Much More!

Buy it by the case, 12-pack, 6-pack or individually Soy Candles Now in for the Season!

Mahoning Valley Farmer’s Market Rt. 443, Lehighton 484-629-2495 Friday 8am-8pm • Saturday 8am-5pm

In Business for Over 70 Years

Sales • Service Inspections

New & Used Vehicles 470 South Street, Freeland

www.feussnerford.com

570-636-3920 • 800-346-9200

5 WEEK EVENING COURSE FOR

NURSE AIDE TRAINING

In-House -OR- Off-Site Catering Available

Nov 13 & 14 (Limited Seating)

CALL TO SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE DATES

Thank You For 24 Years of Patronage!

Dec 18, 2017 – Jan 19, 2018 POSSIBLE DAY CLASSES AVAILABLE! CALL FOR INFORMATION

2 South Johns Street, Pardeesville

Sewer & Drain Cleaning • Septic & Holding Tanks For All Your Party Needs!

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR TOBACCO NEEDS

Assorted Smoking Tobacco Assorted Pipes • Glass Pipes Large Variety of Cigars Cigarette Rolling Machines & Supplies

791 N. Locust St. Hazleton

-Insured & Licensed HIC PA #029996-

MRS. LACY’S

CBD OIL in VAPE, DROPS , THROAT LOZENGES, & SALVE

NEW ITEMS ALWAYS ARRIVING! STOP IN & CASH IN ON GREAT SAVINGS! STATE MINIMUMS • COUPONS ACCEPTED Mahoning Valley Farmer’s Market HOURS: Friday 8am-8pm • Saturday 8am-5pm Rt. 443, Lehighton 484-629-2495

TRUCKING COMPANY

Christmas is Right Around the Corner

START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING EARLY...

GIFTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

Storage Trailers For Rent

•Inspection •Alignments •Auto Repairs THE ENTIRE STORE!

Mahoning Valley Farmer’s Market, Rte 443, Lehighton

Store: 484.629.2495 Office: 610.820.9188 www.youravon.com/marylacy Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-5pm

Tues.-Fri. 10am to 5:30pm

HOURS Sat. 8:30am to 3:00pm

JC Small Engine

Independant Sales Representative

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Only

PA013982

Become a Nurse Aide!

380 S.Poplar St., Hazleton

Tipsy Kitchen

Fully Licensed & Insured

1117 W. 15th St., Hazleton 570-455-3702

(Behind the Cheese Store on 15th St.)

Mon-Fri 9-7 • Sat 9-6

94 E. Bridge St. Lehighton 610-377-3700 Mon-Sat 8-5

Sizes: 48ft. & 53ft.

For Information Call (570) 544-3140

1298 Keystone Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901 Phone: (570) 544-3140 Fax: (570) 544-8084

Lawn & Garden Equipment Sales & Service After the Sale...It’s the Service that Counts!

Stihl • Simplicity • Echo Exmark • Snapper Husqvarna • Ferris Columbia • Troybilt Fall Clean-up Equipment ~ AUTHORIZED DEALER ~ Briggs & Stratton • Tecumseh • Kawasaki • Kohler

570-427-8811

Route 93 - 2281 Hudson Drive, Weatherly