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006 Collum's Column 016 Jim Thorpe Winterfest—February 17th & 18th 020 Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori 026 The San Francisco Dons by Rev. Connell McHugh 034 The Recipe Box 039 Inovation, Technology And Safety In The Trucking Industry by Tom R. Buff 042 Master Gardener: Peter Piper Picked…

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CEO/Publisher Larry Collum Advertising Account Executives Beverly Collum, Patty Collum, and Rich Lipinski Graphic Design Department Joan Palmer, Beth Kostanesky Office Manager Sandy Collum Contributing Writers Thomas R. Buff, Mary Ann Miller, Dr. Lori Verderame, Rich Lipinski, Rev. Connell McHugh Social Media Coordinator Missy Nenstiel Panorama Community Magazine 32 East Buttonwood Street Hazleton, PA 18201 Ph. 570.459.1010 • Fax 570.459.6004 www.panoramapa.com facebook.com/PanoramaMagazine

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FEBRUARY 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, Feb. 1: 8-9 a.m. at Laurel Mall, Hazleton Wednesday, Feb. 21: 11 a.m.-noon at Hazleton Active Adult Center, 24 E. Broad St., Hazleton Wednesday, Feb. 28: 11 a.m.-noon at Freeland Active Adult Center, 701 Chestnut St., Freeland

Community Education Programs and Events WHAT EVERY PERSON SHOULD KNOW ABOUT STROKE Learn about stroke signs, symptoms, treatment and rehabilitation.

Wednesday, Feb. 7: 2-3 p.m. at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, LVH–Hazleton, sixth floor MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD DRIVE Monday, Feb. 12: noon-5 p.m. at NEW LOCATION: LVH–Hazleton, Business & Education Center, first floor Call 570-501-4249 to register for a donation time.

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HEALTH EDUCATION AT GENNARO GARDENS Residents of Gennaro Gardens are welcome to attend monthly health and wellness discussions.

Wednesday, Feb. 14: 10-11 a.m.

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

Monday, Feb. 19: 6-8 p.m. at LVH– Hazleton, Business & Education Center, first floor HANDS-ONLY CPR CLASS Learn lifesaving skills without mouthto-mouth breaths. Ages 10 and up.

Wednesday, Feb. 21: 5:30 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness Center at Hazleton, 50 Moisey Drive, Hazleton

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PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, Feb. 7: 1-2 p.m. at Fitness Center at Health & Wellness at Hazleton, aerobics room BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP Topic: Ways to Stay Motivated Wednesday, Feb. 21: 7-8 p.m. at LVH–Hazleton, Business and Education Center, first floor STROKE SUPPORT GROUP No meeting in February.

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On February 14th, millions of people will be celebrating a “Day of Love”!

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

The history of Valentine’s Day and the story if its Saint is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance and that St. Valentine as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. Who was this mysterious Saint and where did these traditions come from?

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

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

I will share this story…The Story of St. Valentine that I came across while researching the history of Valentine’s Day.

Roman Emperor Claudius II was fighting many wars. He wanted a strong army, but many men did not want to be soldiers. Claudius thought the men wanted to stay home to be with their wives and children instead of leaving to fight wars.

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

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

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

They did find out though. Valentine was arrested and brought before the Emperor. The Emperor thought Valentine was a well-spoken and wise young man, and encouraged him to stop being a Christian and become a loyal Roman. Valentine would not deny his

beliefs, and he refused. He was sent to prison until he could be executed. Valentine sent the first “Valentine” greeting to himself after he fell in love with a young girl… possibly his jailors daughter who visited him during his confinement. Before his death it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From Your Valentine” an expression that is still in use today. While he was in prison, he also sent out letters to his friends and asked to be prayed for by writing Remember your Valentine. Although the truth behind Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and most importantly, romantic figure.

Valentine was killed on the 14th or the 24th of February in the year 269 or 270. We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th in honor of St. Valentine. It is nice to think of someone who believed in marriage and was willing to risk death to do what he believed was right.

It is unusual, but this year Lent will begin on February 14th. Lent takes place every year in the 40 days leading us to Easter. It is treated as a period of reflection and time for fasting from food and festivities. Each year as I consider what I will give up for Lent, I try to give up something I truly enjoy and would be a sacrifice for me. This year I have decided to give up cakes, pies, cookies and candy or as I would say “NO CPCC’S” for 40 days… and for those who know me, know that this is a huge sacrifice for me!

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Your 2018 Income Taxes

by Alice Horton, CEO Honest Abe’s Taxes As you are filing your 2017 taxes there are not that many changes from 2016. The big changes are for your 2018 return!

Historically your taxable income equaled your income received; less certain adjustments to income for students, teachers, and self-employed people; less a standard deduction, based on your filing status, blind, over age 65; less exemption deduction, a set dollar per dependent plus taxpayer(s) on the return, $4050 per dependent for 2017.

Your tax liability is then calculated on your taxable income. Your refundable credits and withholdings are added together, subtract your tax liability and you have a refund or owe the government.

Beginning in 2018 your taxable income will equal your income received; less certain

adjustments to income for students, teachers, and self-employed people; less a higher standard deduction.

Taxpayers can itemize claiming expenses such as medical, property taxes, state income taxes, mortgage interest, contributions, unreimbursed employee business expenses, etc; if your “itemized deductions” are greater than your “standard deduction” you claim the higher of the two, thereby reducing your taxable income and your tax liability.

Using the higher standard deductions will make it more difficult to itemize beginning in 2018, especially in light of the fact that the government KILLED unreimbursed business expenses; for some tax payers this is a huge loss!

Consider a taxpayer who grosses 88K as

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a regional sales manager, that person spends 17K to earn that position and boost his sale people; he claims 14K after a 2% deduction. Now that is gone!

Consider a Married Filing Joint couple with three children in 2017, standard deduction plus exemptions their income is reduced by $33,750; in 2018 that amount is a flat $24,000; that MFJ will have a higher taxable income. The tables have been adjusted to reduce tax rates that determine liability and the child tax credit, for children under 17, increased to $2000 from $1000, plus a new “family credit” of $500 for qualified dependent children over 17.

Will you pay more in 2018? Maybe. When you have your taxes prepared make sure you discuss these matters with your preparer. At Honest Abe’s we look forward to hearing from you. Call to schedule your appointment today at 570-861-8297.

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February Is National Pet Dental Month!

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

Most people seems to think, that bad teeth is a problem that is limited to the mouth. Unfortunately, this just isn't true. Bad teeth frequently cause liver trouble, kidney trouble, and heart trouble in animals. I have cured a number of heart mummers in dogs and kidney problems in

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

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If you have outstanding debts, you’ll start to receive “special tax refund deals” from creditors offering to settle for a portion of what is owed. I suggest not being too quick to jump at these deals. Remember, settling one or two of your debts with your tax refund may not solve your problem.

Often, people think it looks better to settle a few debts before filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Any payments made to creditors within 90 days of your bankruptcy filing must be disclosed on a form called “Statement of Financial Affairs”. If the payment was substantial, it could actually complicate your bankruptcy as the trustee may feel you favored one creditor over another. Therefore, unless your tax refund is going to settle all your debts, do not bother to make deals with a few. It is a much better use of your tax refund money to pay for your bankruptcy filing and truly start over with a clean slate.

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4 Ways You Can Help Your Cat With Asthma (BPT) - Humans aren't the only ones that can suffer from asthma. As one of the most common respiratory diseases in cats, asthma affects about 1 percent of the domesticated feline population in the U.S. Cats between the ages of 2 and 8 are most likely to develop the disease.

Described as a constriction of the airways, asthma occurs when the immune system overreacts to an allergen, resulting in inflammation. Feline asthma is not contagious. The professional consensus is that if a cat has asthma, symptoms can be triggered by a host of environmental factors.

Classic signs of asthma include difficulty breathing, coughing and wheezing, along with many other signs. While it's not curable, there are simple steps responsible pet owners can take today to help their feline companions breathe easier.

• Journal: If your cat does have asthma, it can be challenging to discover what is triggering the symptoms. In order to find out, owners will likely have to make changes in their home. Keep a journal and begin eliminating possible irritants.

Evaluate and note any changes you see in your cat.

• Minimize potential irritants: Cat owners are encouraged to avoid any potential environmental irritants such as mold, pollen, cigarette smoke, perfume, dust, etc. Clean your house more frequently, vacuum and change air filters to help keep the air clean. Try to be mindful of household cleaning agents, as some scented cleaners and air fresheners may serve as irritants.

• Avoid clay-based litters: Because of airborne dust, veterinarians typically do not recommend clay-based litter for cats with respiratory issues. In those cases, alternative litters such as Purina Yesterday's News or the Tidy Cats Breeze system may be best.

• Get everyone on board: It's important that everyone in the household is aware of your cat's condition and takes part in their health. Family members should be more cautious and responsible when inviting people into their homes. Something as simple as a different perfume odor or tracking in mud or dust may cause your cat to have an asthma attack.

For more information, talk to your veterinarian to determine if your cat suffers from feline asthma and how you can help.

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Tips For Reducing The Risk Of Heart Disease

by Marlin Duncan, Comfort Keepers Long ago, Egyptians believed that the heart was the body’s control center. From their perspective, the organ acted as a centralized point of distribution for the body’s nutrients, while also serving as the source for emotion and cognition.

An Extraordinary Organ Long ago, Egyptians believed that the heart was the body’s control center. From their perspective, the organ acted as a centralized point of distribution for the body’s nutrients, while also serving as the source for emotion and cognition.

Although they didn’t fully understand the heart (or the brain), it’s easy to see why the Egyptians were so infatuated with it. After all, it is an extraordinary organ, designed solely to provide adequate oxygen and blood to ensure homeostasis.

A Serious Disease As amazing as the heart may be, it is certainly not invulnerable, especially as we begin to age.

In fact, heart disease – or cardiovascular disease – is continuously listed as the number-one cause of death in the United States. For aging adults, the risk of developing heart disease is much more severe due to a number of age-related factors, including atherosclerosis (the hardening and narrowing of the arteries from plaque buildup).

Other risk factors include gender, race, ethnicity, and family history – all of which are entirely out of one’s control.

Heart Disease Risk Reduction Fortunately, there are ways for older adults to reduce their overall risk of heart disease. Encourage your loved ones to follow the steps below: • Incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

Exercise benefits the body in a number of ways, but in relation to the heart, it stimulates the production of new blood vessels, ultimately allowing for great circulation and lowered blood pressure.

Before beginning any exercise regimen, consult a physician. He or she will help you determine the most appropriate level of physical activity.

• Configure your diet to be heart-healthy: It’s often noted that 70% of heart disease can be prevented through proper nutrition. The key is to consume foods rich in antioxidants, fiber (to aid in removing cholesterol), monosaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Below are a few of the foods that will get you what you need. Similar to exercise, be sure to consult a physician before changing your diet: Oatmeal, Apples, Avocados, Fish and Asparagus • Get your blood pressure under control.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the biggest contributing factors to heart disease.

Have your blood pressure checked often, preferably by a medical professional, but especially if you already have high blood pressure.

• Watch your weight. If you are already considered overweight or obese, make lifestyle adjustments – such as getting adequate exercise and eating a healthy diet – to lose weight (with physician approval). Maintaining a healthy weight doesn’t have a wholly direct effect on the heart, but it helps reduce of the risk of other heart disease-related factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

• Don’t smoke, or make plans to stop. Smoking has a tremendously negative effect on your cardiovascular system, as well as just about every other part of your body. It’s never too late to quit.

In fact, your body actually begins to recover from the effects of smoking in just a matter of days.

Perception vs. Reality Knowing the ways in which to reduce the risk of heart disease is half the battle. But it’s equally important to truly understand the reality of the disease and to discard the numerous misconceptions surrounding it. For instance, did you know

that chest pains don’t always accompany a heart attack? In fact, a majority of women who have heart attacks experience only flu-like symptoms, with no chest pains to speak of.

The American Heart Association has put together a comprehensive list of the top 10 common myths of heart disease, This list serves as a valuable resource to understand the reality of this dangerous disease. False assumptions and myths are a detriment to proper heart health, so encourage your aging loved one to educate him or herself as much as possible. Knowing the correct information can make a significant difference in life expectancy.

Comfort Keepers® Can Help The compassionate caregivers of Comfort Keepers® can help your aging loved one reduce his or her risk of heart disease. We can promote a heart-healthy lifestyle, ensuring that he or she follows a physician-prescribed diet and exercise regimen. Our caregivers can also prepare healthy meals, and even provide transportation to and from the gym or to any scheduled medical appointments. Put simply, your loved one doesn’t have to be alone as he or she moves toward a happier, healthier lifestyle. We’ll be there every step of the way. For more information about how Comfort Keepers can help your aging loved one, please contact your local office.

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

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This cancerous tumor is inoperable due to its location in the middle of the brain stem (the Pons) and the way the tumor tissue intertwines itself with normal tissue. The pons controls many of the body's vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. As the tumor grows it causes the children/adult to suffer and to lose their ability to talk, walk, and even swallow. DIPG does not affect the cognitive ability of the brain, which is another reason it's so cruel. It torments

physically, while leaving the mind intact to be aware of it all.The average life span when you have DIPG is 9 months post diagnosis. 90% will die within 18 months. Only 10% make it to 2 years or shortly beyond. There is no cure for DIPG. Standard treatment is 6 weeks of radiation to prolong life by a few months.

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The weekend features the ever-popular Mug Walk. For only $15, you can visit the participating shops and stores that will fill those mugs with something free, including cookies, soup, coffee and other surprises.

Mugs can be reserved online at www.jimthorpe.org and then picked up either day at Big Creek Winery near the train station.

Free family entertainment will include Faculty Brass strolling quartet. In addition, Crufeli will perform two shows at noon and 2pm at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on Saturday, February 17th. Their talented performers will entertain you with juggling, acrobatics, hula hooping and various antics.

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Jim Thorpe Visitors Center / Train Station into Lehigh Gorge State Park, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm on Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th from Jim Thorpe Station. Train rides are 70 minutes round trip. Operated by the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, more information about the trains is available on www. lgsry.com.

Ice and wood carvers ply their trades in the downtown Josiah White Park next to the train station and give demonstrations, which is highly entertaining for everyone. Wood carvings are available for purchase.

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You can protect your data by using secure internet connections rather than public Wi-Fi when you’re providing sensitive information

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This FREE bus pass never expires and can be used on any public bus in PA. 1. Complete the gray section of the application below and cut out.

2. Make a photo copy of one of proof of age. Acceptable proof of age: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Driver’s License, Pace Card, PAID Card, Armed Forces Discharge Papers, Passport or Naturalization Papers, Veteran’s Universal Access IDCard,Statement of Age from Social Security Administration.

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downloading apps and other programs only from trusted sources; and being wary of anyone who contacts you unexpectedly asking for it. You can also use the security settings on social media sites to restrict who can see your posts. But when businesses have your data, you can’t control how well it’s safeguarded.

According to Consumer Federation of America, there are some easy steps that you can take to make it harder for fraudsters to use your personal information.

• Create separate passwords for your most sensitive accounts. While it’s convenient to use the same password for everything, crooks know that, so if they get your password for one account, they’ll try it to log into accounts on other websites. Any account that has your financial information, Social Security number or other sensitive data should have a unique, strong password to keep would-be intruders guessing.

• Beef up your authentication. If your user name, which is often your email address, and a password is all it takes to access your accounts, your defenses are relatively weak.

Two-factor authentication—your password plus something that only you have, such as a one-time code that is sent to you as part of the log-in process—provides much stronger protection.

• Freeze your credit file. This prevents identity thieves from opening new credit accounts in your name because the lenders won’t be able to access your credit record. Since some landlords and employers also check applicants’ credit records, freezes can also stop fraudulent attempts to get jobs or rent apartments using your identity. Contact the three major credit-reporting agencies—Equifax, Experian and TransUnion—to request a security freeze. You can lift the freeze anytime you need to and reset it. In some situations, you may be able to do this free; otherwise, there will be a small fee.

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February 2018 Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Valentine's Day has always been a time to recognize the most important people in our lives, and what better way to show you care than to give a gift that also helps one of our local charitable organizations! To help celebrate the time-less tradition of love and sweets, family members and staff can send a special balloon bouquet complete with delicious gourmet candy to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Each balloon bouquet is personally created and hand delivered. All proceeds from the surprise bouquets will benefit the American Cancer Society of Greater Hazleton. To place an order, please call the office at 570-455-7757. Thank you to all who plan to participate in this wonderful fundraiser.

We appreciate your generosity and I’m sure the residents will appreciate the thoughtful gift!

Mardi Gras Party Our annual Mardi Gras party will be held on Feb. 13th at 2pm where we will be creating our masquerade masks while we listen to jazz music, helping to transform the Laurels into traditional New Orleans flair. And since it’s Donut Day, we will be indulging in a “donut bar” where residents will be able to enhance their own donut!

The date of Mardi Gras depends on the date of Easter. This year Easter is on April 1st, therefore, Ash Wednesday is February 14th. The celebration takes place at the end of a long carnival season beginning on the "Twelfth Night," and is celebrated in many Roman Catholic communities around the world-most notably in New Orleans and in Rio de Janeiro.

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

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

Upcoming Events The cold January wind won’t keep us down! We thoroughly enjoy heading out on special excursions. In addition to lunch at Perkins restaurant, we will be heading to the Church Hill Mall, Wal-Mart and Laurel Mall. Our culinary group will be delighting us with crepes with ice cream! We can’t wait to see what they are cooking up next!

• Valentine’s Day Party—Red, white and pink will be the colors on the menu at our an-

nual Valentine’s Day party to be held on Feb. 14th at 2pm with entertainment by Roger & Joe. We can’t wait to see who will be our 2018 King and Queen! Check out our website in mid-February for pictures from the party! www.laurels-seniorliving.com/activities • Valentine Exchange—Residents will exchange traditional Valentine’s with each other to commemorate the special “Sweetheart” day. Residents will decorate their own Valentine bags and make (or purchase) cards for the exchange. It will be nice to read all the special quotes from each other. It is humbling to realize the amazing friends you meet and come to love at the Laurels…friendships for a lifetime. And Valentine’s Day is a great time to let someone know how much you care!

If you would like more information regarding our services, please call our office at 570-455-7757 or email us at info@laurelsseniorliving.com. You can also stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility and enjoy a complimentary lunch.

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At our family-owned and operated senior living community, we are committed to providing senior citizens with the privacy, freedom as well as the convenience and security of on-call assistance and maintenance-free living.

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Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori Miriam Haskell: A Big Name In Costume Jewelry

by Lori Verderame

Some of the most desirable personal adornment collectibles are the ever-popular objects within the category of vintage costume jewelry. Called junque jewelry by some, these surprisingly well-produced bracelets, brooches, necklaces and earrings are all too often incorrectly described as cheap when in fact many of these pieces are not only desirable but quite valuable. A common mistake occurring in antiques shops, thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets is the selling of valuable costume jewelry pieces for mere pennies on the dollar. Don’t disregard costume jewelry because you may be throwing away a small fortune. The real story is that there is real money in fake jewelry and one of the big names in costume jewelry of the early to late 1900s is Miriam Haskell.

Spotting a fine piece of Miriam Haskell costume jewelry starts with recognizing the quality materials, well executed jewelry settings, and matching sets of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets or brooches that became a staple of the Haskell design firm. Miriam Haskell costume jewelry is defined by colorful set stones, gold filigree work, and delicate seed pearls. Haskell offered nature-inspired forms via look-alike baroque pearls, glass seed pods, and tiny seashells.

Miriam Haskell and the firm’s lead designer, Frank Hess were the heart and soul of the company. The team highlighted nature

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and its many interesting forms through their designs. High society ladies of the mid 20th Century enjoyed modern minimalist and machine aesthetic jewelry pieces. By 1926, the firm was manufacturing vintage jewelry designs in New York and selling them with vigor. Miriam Haskell remains best known for producing costume jewelry designs featuring electroplating, inset stones, and hand beadwork. Quality materials included European beads, hand-picked seed pearls, and Bohemian crystals. The firm was one of the first to incorporate plastics and lucite into their costume jewelry designs.

Following World War II and throughout the 1960s, Miriam Haskell achieved widespread market success with various collectible costume jewelry pieces ranging from bobby pins to bracelets. Miriam Haskell’s jewelry was worn by some of the most famous fashion icons of the day like Coco Chanel, Jackie Kennedy, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn.

The prominent maker’s mark and the highquality materials make Miriam Haskell pieces unmistakable. The firm’s mark “Miriam Haskell” is typically found on the clasp, pin back, or inside piece of her jewelry.

Some Haskell pieces were unsigned in the early days of production however the firm always produced objects that were trendy like Art Deco ear clips in period black and white geometric designs. Haskell jewelry designs were influenced by Egyptomania, the craze for all things Egyptian, after the excavation of King Tut’s tomb which took place in

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1922. Then, Haskell jewelry pieces featured bejeweled mummies, beadwork sphinxes, and hardstone scarabs set in bracelets or armlets.

Later, figural pendants of seed pearls, rhinestones, and filigree grew in popularity during the post-World War II period. By the late 1960s and 1970s, Haskell introduced colorful beaded lariats and oversized statement pieces.

The Miriam Haskell company, after decades of production of some of the finest costume jewelry, was sold in 1990. Today, authentic and clearly marked Miriam Haskell costume jewelry pieces range in value from $250 to $12,500 on the online market depending on many factors. Many can be found at popular online sales outlets like 1stDibs, Etsy, Ruby Lane, etc.

While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, vintage pearl jewelry bearing the Miriam Haskell name are the cat’s meow!

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Got Love? It Does Your Body Good!

by Rachael Kapes, Heritage Hill Senior Community Love is the greatest and most complex human emotion. It is a feeling so strong that it inspires the world. So, what do you think of when you see the word love? Do you think of your spouse, children or friends? Maybe, you envision Cupid, chocolates and roses. Or, perhaps, you recall the emotions you associate with love— butterflies in the stomach, racing heartbeat or feeling euphoric.

Science has begun to recognize that love does provide actual benefits to your physical, emotional and mental health. Cardiovascular research has also shown that experiencing feelings of love, appreciation and gratitude have immediate and long-term effects on your heart’s function.

Here are three simple ways you can reap the benefits of love: • Spend time with your family or friends. Socialization has many emotional benefits. But, when you enjoy quality time with someone you love you can lower your blood pressure. Also, research has shown that groups of close friends are more likely to live longer than people who are single. The benefits of bonding and building relationships help strengthen lives.

• Display your affection. Giving someone a hug releases oxytocin, also known as the love hormone and has the power to reduce cortisol levels and reduce stress, and lower blood pressure. Oxytocin also helps strengthen social bonds, which makes people feel secure and trusting. If you’re not a hugger, affection can be attained through other means of touch. Holding hands has similar benefits to hugging, plus, it provides a calming effect, helping to reduce feelings of anxiousness.

• Have a positive attitude. Do you see the glass as half empty or half full? If you’re a pessimist, it may be time to change your outlook. Studies have shown that having a positive attitude can protect against cardiovascular disease. Feelings of gratitude and appreciation help to slow heart rate and normalize heart rhythms, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

As Valentine’s Day approaches remember love shouldn’t be accredited to this day alone.

Our hearts and overall wellbeing depend on it the other 364 days! If you’re struggling to find companionship consider volunteering, joining a group that shares your similar interest, or partaking in activities offered at your local community center or senior living community. Heri-

tage Hill offers a variety of activities that are free and open to the public. Join us on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. for our King and Queen of Hearts Dance.

You’ll enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and friendship. To learn more about Heritage Hill, please contact me by phone at 570-2153172 or by email at rkapes@heritagehillsenior. com.

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February & March Happenings At Greenleaf Gallery And Gift Shop

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Things will be briefly busy in February as we get ready to fan the flames of romance for Valentine’s Day. Open from February 1 to 14, we have assortments of gifts that may just be perfect for your special someone! Flowers are wonderful, and we have flowers that will bloom eternally.

John and Steve both offer beautiful framed photographs in a range of sizes that will last as a permanent reminder of the day. Also, small and large silk flower arrangements will be something you can enjoy for years! We have new selections of jewelry, and there’s time to order cuts and not-too-expensive custom bracelets or necklaces from John or Lisa. Our perfume bottles make beautiful gifts and can accompany that fragrance you purchased for your perfect partner.

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Animals”, with art depicting or inspired by our animal friends. We hope to be having a blessing of the animals one weekend; stay tuned for information. Photographs of animals in Africa and the American West will join paintings and local photos, plus scratchboards, drawings, and paper cuttings! The show will be overseen by Lukas Santiago, our hardworking official greeter and gallery “dawg”. We’ll have depictions of domesticated and wild animals from several continents from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Prepare to be amazed and delighted!

We will have a few small to large sculptures from Zimbabwe by our artist friend, Sabudu Jamari, to round out the show!

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What’s Happening At Providence Place?

February 2018 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.

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• Monday, February 5th at 6:30pm – Entertainment by George Rittenhouse-dining room • Friday, February 9th at 2:00pm – 60’s Music by Jim Cuthbert-dining room • Monday, February 12th at 6:30pm – Entertainment by Jimmy Edwards-dining room • Wednesday, February 14th at 2:00pm – “Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth” Valentine’s Day Social at 2:00pm – Entertainment by Paul Oscal-dining room • Friday, February 16th at 2:00pm – Old Time Country, Folk & Coal Mining Music

by Jay Smar – dining room • Monday, February 19th at 2:00pm – President’s Day Celebration with Entertainment

by Tony Baronio’s Sax Quartet “Smoke & Mirrors” – Refreshments will be served – dining room • Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00pm – Entertainment by “Steppin’ Out” - Performing Broadway classics in costume – dining room • Thursday, February 22nd at 2:00pm – Afternoon Tea with Lisa Bachman, O.T.

– “Stages of Dementia” – 3rd floor - Light refreshments will be served – RSVP by February 20th • Wednesday, February 28th at 2:00pm – Mardi Gras Celebration with Entertainment

by John Stevens’ Polka Band “Double Shot” – Refreshments will be served – dining room • Rosary & Communion – chapel – Every Wednesday at 10:00am & Every Thursday at 1:45pm • Chess Club is looking for players! Experienced or Beginners are welcome – please call facility to arrange playing times

cal eateries as well as cooking themselves so they can enjoy their own treats. Educational activities will be coming to the neighborhood this month, the Traveling Trunk, from Eckley’s, will teach us about the mines. As we anticipate February, we gear up for Valentines and our crowning of the King and Queen and their court. As always there are good times to Connections Neighborhood January is here and we are excited to be be had so feel free to come see us anytime. bringing in 2018 on our neighborhood with fun filled activities. We have Polka dancing Providence Place strives to deliver superior with Ed, Oldies but Goodies with Carl and quality senior living that is surprisingly aflast but not least Song styles with Cindy to fordable. Providence Place offers Independent soothe your soul. Residents are going out and Living, Personal Care, and Memory Support in a Secured Environment. about for social time and a great meal at lo-

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The San Francisco Dons

by Rev. Connell A. McHugh The 1951 san Francisco Dons who were 9-0 likely would have played in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech if they would have left behind their two African Americans, fullback Ollie Matson and standout lineman, Burl Toler. Because of not receiving the Orange Bowl bid, the San Francisco team had to fold for lack of funding. The Dons chose not to play in the Orange Bowl if Matson and Toler were not allowed to participate. 10 players on the 1951 San Francisco Dons were drafted by the NFL. Ollie Matson, Gino Marchetti and Bob St. Clair became Hall of Fame players.

The publicist of the team was Pete Rozelle who guided the NFL as Commissioner from 1960-1989. Kristine Setting Clark put together a documentary book about the team entitled Undefeated, Untied and Uninvited .

Several film documentaries were made of the squad including one fine story by ESPN. The team produced 9 future NFL players, three Hall of Famers is the most for players on the same college team. Teams with black players rarely were given Bowl invitations in the

1940s and early 1950s. In 1951, it seems that three big Southern Bowls – the Cotton, Gator and Orange had an agreement not to invite teams which had Afro American players.

While we usually identify Jesuit schools with basketball (no less than 8 Jesuit schools played in the 2012 NCAA: Creighton, Detroit, Georgetown, Gonzaga, Loyola Maryland, Marquette, St. Louis and Xavier), the 1951 small Jesuit school, San Francisco, was an outstanding team that produced 10 NFL players. I think when we hear the name San Francisco Dons, we immediately think of Boston Celtic great, Bill Russell and the 1955 and 1956 NCAA Champion teams. Sn Francisco also won the NIT in 1949 when it was a more prestigious tournament than the NCAA. Nevertheless over the years, the 1951 San Francisco dons football came to be appreciated.

Pete Rozelle, who served as NFL Commissioner from 1960 to 1989, was the publicist for the Dons 1951 team. He later made the NFL so successful. He more than doubled

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the number of teams the league had when he took office. Rozelle merged the NFL and the AFL, presided over the Super Bowl, introduced Monday Night football and established lucrative TV contracts.

The 1951 Dons had 10 players drafted by the NFL along with 2 from the 1950 tea am. Ollie Matson was probably the best NFL back other than Jim Brown during the 195060 decade. Gino Marchetti was the best defensive lineman of his era and perhaps of all time. He later became a food chain millionaire. Bob St. Clair, the 6-9 lineman blocked 10 field goals in 1956 and was a frequent Pro Bowl choice. Burl Toler whom Marchetti felt was the best overall player on the team, had a career ending knee injury in the 1952 College All Star game. Toler became the first Afro American to work an NFL game and was a referee in 3 Super Bowls including Super Bowl I. He later evaluated officials.

The coach of the 1951 team was Joe Kuharich, who ran rigid training camps and was a former Notre Dame player. He coached the Dons for four seasons until San Francisco dropped football after the perfect 9-0 season of 1951. After the 1951 season, Kuharich coached the Chicago Cardinals in 1952 then the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame from 1959-62 and the Philadelphia Eagles from 1964-70. I was not particularly fond of Kucharich since two of my favorite teams,

Notre Dame and the Eagles were not successful during his tenure. My opinion of Kucharich totally changed after reading Kristine Setting Clark’s book Undefeated, Untied and Uninvited. Loyalty and the ability to preserve long friendships were two of Kucharich’s best qualities. He included several of his former San Francisco players on his NFL and College coaching staffs.

The phrase “Undefeated, Untied and Uninvited” was coined by the great running back Ollie Matson. The top players on the 1951 Dons were : Ollie Matson, fullback, quarterback, Ed Brown who had a 15 year NFL career mainly with the Bears as quarterback and punter, left tackle, Gino Marchetti who played 13 years for the Baltimore colts in their golden era with Johnny Unitas as quarterback. Marchetti served 10 years as the captain of the Colts. Joe “Scooter” Scudero was the left halfback who later did well with the Washington Redskins. Burl Toler was an excellent lineman and linebacker. Bob St. Clair was a third round draft choice of his hometown 49ers. He transferred from San Francisco to Tulsa when the Dons dropped football. St. Clair played with the 49ers for his entire career. He was the tallest man in the NFL at 6’9”. He had speed and was a fine pass blocker. St. Clair was the starting tackle in 5 Pro Bowls. He was named to the first team NFL 3 times and to the second team 10 times. An Achilles heel injury forced him to retire in 1964. In 1990, St. Clair was inducted into the pro football Hall of Fame. Bob St. Clair appeared in more games than any other player at Kezar Stadium (189). In January of 2001, historic Kezar Stadium was renamed Bob St. Clair Field.

Ollie Matson is one of my all time favorite players. I have quite a few good cards of him.

In addition to being a great football player, Matson was a bronze and silver medal winner in the 1952 Olympics at Helsinki. He won the bronze in the 440 meters and a silver in

the 1600 meter relay. The only other modern day winner of football stars was “Bullet” Bob Hayes, the great Cowboy end who won a gold one. Jim Thorpe of course won gold Olympic medals at Stockholm, Sweden in 1912 when he won both the Pentathlon and Decathlon.

Ollie Matson had both power and speed and was able to run both inside and outside. He was one of the greatest punt and kickoff return men in NFL history. In his senior year at San Francisco, Matson led the nation in ground gaining with over 1600 yards. Grantland Rice selected him on Look’s All American team in 1951 as a defensive back. Despite my appreciation of Rice as a good Sportswriter-he was the one who named Notre Dame’s Jim Crowley led backfield “The Four Horsemen”, I would object to Rice’s naming of Matson as a defensive rather than an offensive back as a typical condescending approach to black athletes of the 40s and 50s.

Dons quarterback, Ed Brown, played 15 years in the NFL as a quarterback and punter, mainly with the Bears. Brown had a very strong arm.

The lack of a Bowl invitation after a perfect season, which would have generated much needed revenue, forced the football program to end. San Francisco tried football on a minor scale in the 60s and 70s but eventually had to drop the program once again. The 1951 undefeated Dons finished at number 14 in the polls. They averaged outscoring opponents 33-8. During their home games in 1951, the fans would sing “Good Night Irene’ when they felt victory was secure. Unfortunately at the end of the 1951 season, “Good Night Irene” could be sung about the Dons football program. One of the main obstacles to generating revenue was the unwillingness of the better West Coast teams to schedule

the Dons. California, Stanford, USC, UCLA etc. felt they had little to gain and much to lose if they played San Francisco.

The 1950 San Francisco team that went 7-4 before their perfect season, was defeated 21-14 by Fordham which had several local connections. Both Joe Ososki of Mt. Carmel and Joe Yackanich of Beaver Meadows were assistant Fordham coaches for Ed Danowski’s team. Both played for Fordham in the early 40s. Andy Lukac of Lansford was the captain of the 1950 Fordham squad which lost one 1 game. Somehow Lukac got a copy of my October 2017 article of Fordham’s appearances in the Cotton and Sugar Bowls and contacted me. I had a wonderful conversation with Mr. Lukac who remembered playing against San Francisco. He also spoke about the Fordham coaching staff. Lukac recalled John “the Chief ” Kuzman a great Fordham lineman from Coaldale in the late 30s and 1940, the Holovak brothers Mike and Pete from Lansford. Mike was the star running back of Boston College in the early 40s when they were one of the country’s best teams. His brother Pete was a starting halfback for Fordham in the late 1930s who was killed in World War II. Andy Lukac also spoke about Larry Sartori of Sheppton who was a fine lineman who captained the 1941 Fordham team and spent some time with the Detroit Lions of the NFL. You can learn more about the 1951 San Francisco team by reading Kristen Setting Clark’s Undefeated, Untied and Uninvited.

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Community Calendar February /March 2018 February 4 Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, February 4 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums.

Menu will include eggs (any style), bacon, ham & sausage (choice of two), pancakes, potatoes, toast, fresh fruit, yogurt, assorted pastries & beverages. Adults - $7, Children 4 to 12 - $3, & 3 and under are free.

Community Bible Fellowship, 458 West Spruce Street, Hazleton (corner of James & Spruce) invites you to a “Free Hot Lunch” on Sunday, February 4 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.

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Music provided by DJ from 7 to 11pm. Dance Contest and Door Prize. Beverages & Finger Food included in price. Tickets are $15.00 each or if you buy in advance 2 tickets for $25.00! For additional information, call Diane and Mark at 610-377-5275. This year we are celebrating 10 years since the Bare Memorial Swimming Pool Reopened! All profits go to support Bare Memorial Swimming Pool.

March 2 Good Shepherd Church is sponsoring a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 2 from 4 to 7pm in the church hall. The menu includes breaded haddock, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, green beans, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $11 for adults and $5.00 for February 10 children ages 10 and under. To pre-order, call Holy Rosary Parish, 240 S. Poplar St. in Hazle- Barbara at 570-788-1676 by February 16. No ton will host a Free Community Luncheon. pre-orders for take-outs will be accepted. WalkLunch will be served Saturday, February 10 from ins are welcome!

11am to 12noon in the Community Room of the Church located in the Lower Level. Please March 4 use the elevator entrance in the rear of the Join us for our monthly breakfast Sunday, church. All are welcome. A special thank you to March 4 from 8am to 12noon at Good Shepthe Hazleton Rotary Club, Diocese of Scranton herd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway in Drums.

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Julian Bliss is one of the world’s finest clarinetists excelling as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. He has inspired a generation of young players as guest lecturer and creator of his Conn – Selmer range of affordable clarinets, and introduced a substantial new audience to his instrument.

Born in the United Kingdom, Julian started playing the clarinet at age 4, going on to study in the U.S. at the University of Indiana and in Germany under Sabine Meyer. The breadth and depth of his artistry are reflected in the diversity and distinction of his work.

In recital and chamber music he has played at most of the world’s leading festivals and venues including Gstaad (Switzerland), Mecklenburg Vorpommern (Germany), Verbier (Switzerland), Wigmore Hall (London) and Lincoln Center (New York). As soloist, he has appeared with a wide range of international orchestras, from the Sao Paolo Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Paris, and Auckland Philharmonia, to the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

In 2010 he established the Julian Bliss Septet, creating programs inspired by King of Swing, Benny Goodman, and Latin music from Brazil and Cuba that have gone on to be performed to packed houses in festivals, Ronnie Scott’s legendary jazz club to the Wigmore Hall in London, Bermuda Jazz Festival, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Julian Bliss Septet has shared their uplifting, classy, humorous shows and exceptional musicianship around the world.

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The Septet will be on an eleven concert U.S. tour in February. They will visit Hazleton after stops at the University of Cincinnati Memorial Hall, and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Lincoln Center, NY. The Hazleton audience can expect great Benny Goodman hits like, Slipped Disc, Don’t Be That Way, Sheik Of Araby, Up A Lazy River, Moonglow, Sweet Georgia Brown, along with other show stopping songs.

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series provides outstanding entertainment in a convenient venue, at a price that can’t be beat. Individual tickets for The Julian Bliss Septet are

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1 jar (15 ounces) Bertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: In pot of salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain pasta.

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by Thomas R. Buff (NAPS)—Basic vehicle maintenance is an easy, inexpensive way to prolong the life of vehicles and avoid costly repairs down the road. Changing your vehicle’s oil is a good way to see the value of basic auto care.

Motor oil lubricates the moving parts in your engine, preventing wear by keeping the engine clean, removing contaminants and regulating engine temperature to prevent overheating. Neglecting to check and change your vehicle’s oil can lead to expensive repairs, including engine failure.

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As motorists we are all aware of the new technology that has made our vehicles safer and more efficient, not to mention the luxuries we now enjoy. But the bottom line is keeping our roads safe. Trucks are everywhere, big ones and small ones, transporting the commodities that we use every day. As of 2017, there are an estimated 15.5 million trucks operating on today’s roads in the United States alone. 2 million are tractor trailers that weigh an average of 80,000 pounds or more. The transportation industry has been manufacturing trucks and trailers that incorporate the same type of technology to prevent truck related crashes and keep our roads safer.

According to research conducted by the AAA foundation for safety, equipping large trucks with advanced safety technologies can prevent 77,000 truck related crashes, 23,275 injuries and the loss of 500 lives per year.

The foundation examined all aspects of truck safety through a study called “Leveraging Large Truck Technology and Engineering to Realize Safety Gains”. The study concluded that the benefits of installing advanced safety technologies in existing new large trucks will save many lives. In 2015, large trucks accounted for over 400,000 crashes that injured 116,000 and killed 4000 people. Although the trucking industry has changed, it seems the focus remains on emissions and cleaner burning fuels than major safety factors.

One of the major objectives of the study was to educate motorists about the new technology that the trucking industry is now implementing as to ease the minds of the motoring public when traveling on the highways. The truck market in North America is expected to require nearly 918,000 truck safety systems by the year 2020. These technologies include: Large truck lane departure warning and blind spot detection systems that alert the

driver if a vehicle is in a blind spot. Research shows that this system can prevent up to 7,000 crashes, 1,342 injuries and 115 fatalities each year.

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The report also found that only three of the 53 metropolitan areas reported being in a buyer's market or having an even balance. For the rest of the country, sellers seem to have the advantage. Will that change in the spring? It may, but buyers should be prepared for a market where they will have to be aggressive to purchase the home they want.

3. Housing policies have shifted. The presidential election in November 2016 and local elections from this past fall both have implications on housing policy. Adjustments to tax rates, the growth or decline of suburban options and zoning ordinance changes may all impact the markets where consumers are shopping. To better understand how these changes may affect the housing search in a given area, potential homebuyers should contact a licensed real estate agent who understands the latest housing policies and how those policies will affect a potential home sale.

4. Technology is king. Like most other industries, real estate today is profoundly affected by the advent of technology. Homebuyers and sellers can go online or use apps to access information about a house or the market like never before, and virtual walk-throughs allow a buyer to enter a prospective home for the first time with few surprises. For buyers and sellers, technology has the potential to reward those who do their homework and make the most of digital options before deciding how to use their precious time.

Navigating the 2018 market requires expert advice The 2018 market will be dictated largely by what takes place in the spring, and the trends above figure to play a prominent role in most home sales and listings across the country. Every market contains its own subtle nuances, but homebuyers and sellers everywhere will benefit from the expertise of an experienced real estate agent, one who can help them capitalize on these latest trends and leave the 2018 market with everything they ever wanted and more.

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From those I grew peppers that are purple or white even at early stages and others that ripen to a lovely yellow, orange or red. The purple ones were interesting to look at, but didn’t taste particularly good. The white ones were mild and tasty. The problem I encountered with these mixes was that you never knew which seeds would produce which peppers.

I seemed to grow a lot of green or purple varieties and only a few of the more interesting ones. So I started planting specific varieties to determine my favorites.

Our thermometer read -1º this morning as we continue to shiver through two solid weeks of frigid weather. The only gardening I can do is in my imagination. But these deep winter months are a wonderful time for planning, and that process stirs enthusiasm for the coming growing season. The seed catalogs have arrived, and it is time to choose what to plant!

Peppers are among the most popular home garden vegetables. When I first started gardening, I planted the usual bell peppers, usually California Wonder, a common, very productive and reasonably priced variety. Year after year we harvested a bumper crop. As time went on, however, I realized that I was missing out by not exploring the many other cultivars available. I was particularly interested in growing a variety of colors.

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wonder, which I hope to try this year. Chinese Giant is a mild, tapered, thick-walled pepper that ripens to a lovely red. Another nice red pepper is Bell Boy, which has the typical blocky bell shape. Sweet Gourmet becomes orange when fully ripe. And I finally found a pepper – White Diamond – that is consistently white. Its fruit is fairly small, but the flavor is mild and tasty.

One of my favorite Italiantype peppers is The Godfather.

It is a long (7”), meaty pepper, perfect for grilling and frying.

It is also usually the first pepper to ripen in my garden and one of the most prolific. It ripens to a deep red, when it is even sweeter. Other favorites include Cubanelle, Sweet Banana, and Carmen. A bonus of the Sweet Banana is its light green color.

I don’t grow hot peppers (too spicy for our palates), but I do occasionally grow milder forms of them. False Alarm and Fooled You are mild jalapeno peppers which add nice zest to omelets.

In my experience peppers are fairly easy to grow, but in recent years I have had some poor yields despite healthy plants, primarily among the bell varieties. Other gardeners have had the same experience. I learned that peppers, although they are warm weather plants, often fail to produce when it is excessively hot. That is especially true of some of the traditional varieties like California Wonder. One of our local farmers recommended that I grow newer hybrids or those bred for the south to overcome this problem, and I have been more successful with those cultivars. I have also planted more Italian peppers, which seem to bear our changing climate more successfully.

Many pepper seeds are available in big box stores, garden centers, and even supermarkets. However, if you want a larger selection from which to choose, seed companies, available via mail catalog and the internet, offer the greatest variety. Have fun experimenting!

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by Dr. Melissa DellaCroce, Della Croce Dental Care As a mother of two young children sippy cups have been an item I absolutely could not live without. They have saved my car, my furniture and lets face it— pretty much any fabric surface from sticky juice stains and or lovely stale milk smells. But beware— these little gadgets that are undoubtedly a go-to product for most parents can also be a leading cause of tooth decay in children.

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A child attempting to drink from a training cup while walking could be a recipe for disaster. The child would be potentially at an increased risk for falling and therefore injuring their mouth. As parents, we have to ability to limit the locations of where it is acceptable for a child to drink (i.e. at the table) and how long they are allowed to have their drink. Allowing a child to carry a sippy cup throughout the day exposes them continuously to the sugars in the liquids they are drinking. This may give you a few more minutes of peace for now, but will potentially be setting your child up for cavities at an early age.

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Facts and Figures about Children’s Dental Health that You May Find Shocking!

by Frank Glushefski, D.M.D. Parents frequently ask me when it is the appropriate time for their child’s first visit. As a rule, the first visit should be before the child’s first birthday. Usually this visit occurs six months after the eruption of the child’s first tooth. This will establish a baseline of dental care for the child relative to his/her presenting condition.

Believe it or not, tooth decay may begin upon tooth eruption. The CDC reports that 1 of 5 children have active, untreated tooth decay. A staggering statistic is that 19.5% of children between 2 and 5 and 23.1% of youngsters between 6 and 19 have active, untreated tooth decay. Astonishingly, no matter how well-informed parents are about children’s oral health, they still merely have their children’s teeth cleaned and neglect to have fluoride, sealants, and fillings done for their own children. I see it myself in practice and I am floored each and every time I do.

What would you think is the most common chronic childhood disease? Allergies? Asthma?

Diabetes? Obesity? The answer, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is Tooth Decay. Tooth decay is five times more common than asthma and four times as much as childhood obesity while it is twenty times more common than diabetes.

Dental-related issues account for more that fifty-two million missed school hours annually.

Upon entering kindergarten, only three of four children have ever seen a dentist.

Parents may have the common misconception that sealants are forever. While sealants act as a preventive barrier to tooth decay, they do not last forever. As a child’s bite changes, chewing forces may wear, chip, or break sealants from

teeth even during normal usage. Sealants must be checked at every regular dental checkup to assure that they are totally intact. While sealants are a good preventive barrier, they are neither an ironclad guarantee of nonoccurrence of tooth decay nor a substitute for fluoride application.

In the ever-changing world of dental insurances, policy holders will find that their insurance may pay less frequently or, perhaps not at all for sealants and fluoride. This is certainly no reason to refuse such treatment if recommended as it will only benefit your child’s oral health.

Many parents will actually refuse dental treatments for themselves and their children in lieu of going to the movies or an amusement park instead as a way to save money. These are only momentary rewards whose benefits are only for the moment whereas quality dental treatment will pave the way for a far healthier dental future. One day your child may actually grow up and thank you when they have no major dental issues as a result.

Nearly forty percent of childhood dental injuries occur while engaged in sports. Mishaps do occur no matter how cautious children are. In fact, eighty percent of these dental injuries are sustained to a child’s front teeth. Early intervention is important in order to assure a favorable prognosis and an acceptable outcome.

After having heard all of the facts, figures, and statistics, you may ask, “Where and when do I start with my child’s oral care?” To sum it up, “The earlier the better, although it is never too late to start.” You may bring your child along with you on your own dental appointment as a means of getting acquainted with it. Follow-

ing this plan will give way to a lifelong commitment to good oral care habits and homecare not to mention diminish the fears and anxieties which are unnecessarily associated with the dental office.

My office offers informative tours of our dental office to children and youth groups such as scouting organizations to raise dental awareness and education via a hands-on approach to the dental office. Incredibly, parents find themselves leaving better-informed about dentistry and their own oral health.

Should you wish to organize and schedule a tour for your group, I invite you to contact our office at (570) 443-9892 to do so.

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Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s Disease

by Ting Oh, PT, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers They have found something that can help decrease damage to the brain cells and improve the body’s ability to utilize available dopamine. That thing is Exercise and according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF), “With greater intensity comes greater benefits”. Vigorous exercise has in fact been called neuroprotective. According to the PDF, “The sooner they begin vigorous workouts after diagnosis the better”. This is because by the time people are diagnosed, they have already lost around 60% of their dopamine cells.

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Rock Steady Boxing takes boxing drills and adapts them for people with PD. The program caters for people of all levels and works on specific problems Parkinson’s sufferers know well such as footwork, balance, coordination, posture, strength and even cognitive function. A recent research finding showed people who had participated over a 2 year period had better function and quality of life than before they started. They had essentially not only stopped the progression but had gotten better!

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Living Well With Dementia In The Community (NAPS)—The good news is, Americans are living longer than ever before. While longer life spans bring great opportunities, however, older adults face an increased risk of developing a chronic condition or cognitive disorder.

In fact, one in 10 people age 65 or older lives with some form of dementia. Symptoms include memory loss, language difficulty, a loss of motor function, and difficulty with problem solving.

See A Doctor There’s no cure for dementia but early detection and treatment can greatly improve quality of life. In addition, reversible conditions—dehydration, thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies—can have similar symptoms. So if you suspect you or a loved one is exhibiting any of these symptoms, see a doctor.

Resources Available Many people with dementia require supportive services to maintain independence and increase well-being. That’s where the Eldercare Locator comes in. As the only national information and referral resource for issues affecting older Americans, it connects people who have dementia and their caregivers to a range of services. The Eldercare Locator is a program of the U.S. Administration on Aging, which helps older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and choices.

It’s 2018, What Type Of Health Care Do You Want?

by Dr. Scott D. Ungemach, De Jesus Family Chiropractic Center We often hear the words “health care” in the news. But usually, they’re talking about “sick” care—care that is administered to someone who already has symptoms of an illness or injury. Often, “health care” refers to the heroic efforts we see in the media and on television to save a person’s life using drugs or dramatic surgery.

But true health involves what we do on a regular basis to stay healthy, the proactive approach we use to ward off life-threatening illnesses and disease in the first place. Chiropractors have been shouting this for years. True health is a state in which your body works as it was designed.

And it may actually have very little to do with how you “feel.” For example, when we catch the flu, we get a fever, your body raises its internal temperature to kill off the virus. Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the other systems in your body. When functioning properly and without any interference, it knows what is best for you and responds accordingly.

• Regular exercise – when was the last time a doctor gave you a prescription for exercise? Yet it is one of the most proactive things you can do.

• Proper nutrition – Many of us do not eat the healthy foods we need to ensure our overall health. We skimp on fruits and vegetables and load up on added sugars and bad fats.

• Adequate rest – Proper sleep balances your body’s hormones, slows down the aging process and decreases risk factors associated with many illnesses. Your body heals while you sleep, not while you are awake.

• Chiropractic care – Keeping your nervous system in tip-top condition helps keep the other systems and organs of your body working at their best. Chiropractic takes a natural approach.

By clearing your nervous system of any interference, it allows your body to do what it was designed to do……Heal itself.

While rescue measure healthcare may look heroic on television, the real “heroes” practice true How to Stay Well Naturally There are several things you can do to take a “health” care every day of their lives! We invite proactive approach to stay well and enjoy opti- you to see for yourself what chiropractic care can do for you and your health. mum health – or WELLNESS:

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Bouncing Back After A Baking Stumble: Linda Getz Trips On A Mixer Cord And Takes A Hard Fall provided by Lehigh Valley Health Network Linda Getz of Hazleton didn’t expect baking to be a hazardous activity.

While whipping up a batch of cupcakes for co-workers on a July weekend in 2016, she was putting away a hand mixer when she stepped on its cord and stumbled.

“I went straight down on my spine, landing very hard,” Getz says. “There was actually a loud boom. The pain was so excruciating I knew I was in deep trouble.”

For more than two hours she could only sit. She finally maneuvered herself to lie on the kitchen floor, accompanied by her worried cat.

When her husband, Kenneth Roth, came home, he tried to move her. “I told him to please call 911,” Getz says.

Vertebral compression fracture After being evaluated at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hazleton, she transferred to LVH– Cedar Crest, where a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a vertebra in her lower back had a compression fracture. “The injury was in a transitional juncture between the thoracic and

go back to see a neurosurgeon,” he says.

In early August, Colpan performed a minimally invasive procedure called kyphoplasty in which a balloon aligns the spine before an injection of lumbar spine,” says Efkan Colpan, MD, a neu- cement fixes bones into place and helps stabilize rosurgeon with LVPG Neurosurgery. “It’s the the back. most common area for fractures of this type.”

Both the compression injury and protrusion of Hope and encouragement during rehab At Gunderson and later the Health & Wellbone into the bundle of nerves that runs through ness Center at Hazleton, Getz dedicated herself the spine contributed to Getz’s severe pain. “The nerves were damaged but not destroyed,” says to physical and occupational therapy to help her physiatrist Jeffrey Perkins, MD, medical director return to daily activities. “I could walk, but only at Gunderson Center for Inpatient Rehabilita- with a walker,” she says. “There were days in tion. “That meant we could fix the injury and therapy where the pain was still so bad I could only lie there and cry.” But clinicians and therashe could heal.” pists kept Getz’s hope alive. “People at Gunderson and the Health & Wellness Center were Steps toward healing The first step was to see if noninvasive, conser- absolutely amazing,” she says. “They really cared vative care at the Gunderson Center could help about my recovery.”

Eventually Getz was able to walk and go about stabilize Getz’s back and relieve the pain. “I tried daily activities like climbing stairs with minimal wearing a back brace made especially for me, but assistance.

But it became clear that her fall also the pain was so bad I couldn’t wear it,” Getz says.

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Easing Linda’s pain “I recommended fusion to address the instability in Linda’s spine,” Colpan says. The procedure, which took place Oct. 31, uses rods and screws to add structural stability to the spine along with bone grafting to support bone healing.

“Day by day I could feel the pain subsiding until one morning I woke up and it was just gone,” Getz says. “It took probably two or three weeks. I was shocked the surgery helped that fast.”

“It’s a remarkable recovery,” Perkins says.

“She’s remarkable, and everyone involved in her care was remarkable. We did not give up on her.”

Back to her everyday routine After more than five months away, Getz returned to her job as an LVH–Hazleton receptionist in early January. “Nobody could believe it when I came back to work full time,” Getz says.

Some days her back can still throb. “But other days I don’t even need a cane,” she says. “I can walk, sit, drive, pick up a 25-pound container of cat litter, do housework – there are really no restrictions.” And she can bake again, she says – “but I’m a lot more careful about cords.”

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Preventing Cancer February is National Cancer Prevention Month. If your New Year’s resolution to get healthy is already losing steam, now is a perfect time to give yourself a second chance.

Renew your efforts to make healthier choices by learning what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk.

Research has shown that more than half of all cancers diagnosed in the United States can be attributed to preventable causes – things like smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and excessive exposure to the sun. As a result, steps like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and getting vaccinated against the viruses that cause certain cancers can dramatically reduce your risk of certain cancers.

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), an American cancer research organization associated with the World Cancer Research Fund, estimates that approximately one-third of cases of the most common cancers in the U.S. could be prevented by eating healthy, being active, and staying lean. That's an estimated 374,000 cases of cancer in the United States that would never happen.

In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the AICR released these ten recommendations for cancer prevention: • Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

• Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Limit sedentary habits.

• Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods.

• Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.

• Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.

• If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.

• Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).

• Don't use supplements to protect against cancer.

• It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months and then add other liquids and foods.

• After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the recommendations for cancer prevention.

Another way you can reduce your risk for cancer is by getting screening tests that can help find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat or cure. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have grown and spread, making the cancer harder to treat or cure. The earlier doctors can detect changes in tissue, the better the chances of removing a cancer with few complications. Important cancer screenings such as colonoscopies, mammograms, pap tests, PSA tests, and skin cancer screenings save lives and prevent tumor development.

If you, or a loved one, have recently been diagnosed with cancer or have questions about treatment options, please contact the Cancer Treatment Center at Hazleton today.

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Ringing In Your Ears? You Are In Good Company

by Nevin Balliet, BC-HIS Board Certied According to a national health study performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 45 million Americans suffer from ringing in the ears, or tinnitus. Nearly onethird of them find it so debilitating they seek medical attention for possible relief.

Symptoms of Tinnitus Tinnitus is the medical term that refers to the perception of sound in one or both ears when no sound is actually present in the environment.

While there’s no proven cure for tinnitus, understanding the symptoms, causes and related illnesses, can help ease, manage or block out the ringing-in-the-ears sensation.

Ringing-in-the-ears or a fullness-of-the-head sensation are the most common symptoms of tinnitus. While ringing is the most common experience, the noise can also sound like a buzzing, hissing or whizzing sound. It can range from a low pitch to a high pitch and may be soft or loud at times. For some, tinnitus seems to get louder at night, just before sleep when no other sounds are competing with it. Tinnitus can remain constant or come and go intermittently.

In severe cases, the ringing in the ears is loud enough to interfere with work or daily activity, whereas those with mild tinnitus can experience soft ringing that is no more than a minor annoyance.

ated with natural aging is called presbycusis, and it can be accompanied by tinnitus.

• Loud noise exposure: Being exposed to occupational loud noise on a regular basis from heavy equipment, chain saws or firearms is a common cause of tinnitus. However, even if you don’t work in a noisy environment, you can still suffer the effects of noise exposure by listening to loud music through headphones, attending live music performances frequently and engaging in noisy hobbies.

• Unhealthy habits: Researchers are not entirely certain why, but drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, eating certain foods and consuming caffeinated beverages can play a role in tinnitus.

• Common ailments: Having anemia, allergies, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, circulatory problems, diabetes and an underactive thyroid gland are all medical conditions that can lead to tinnitus.

all means discuss it with your hearing care professional.

Treatment for Tinnitus People with tinnitus often view their suffering as a common part of everyday life they learn to cope with. Because many cases of tinnitus aren’t severe enough for medical treatment, some people turn to alternative therapies for finding relief.

Many people find improving their overall health provides some comfort from tinnitus symptoms. This means controlling your blood pressure, reducing stress and decreasing caffeine consumption. Other tinnitus relief strategies include relaxation exercises, meditation and visualization.

Although there’s no proven cure for tinnitus, there are treatments that help make it easier to ignore. For example, you can wear devices in your ear(s) that produce soothing therapeutic noises to shift your focus away from the tinnitus. Other devices produce constant, soft noise to mask the tinnitus. Tinnitus sufferers who also have hearing loss sometimes find relief simply by wearing properly fitted hearing aids.

Another treatment option is called tinnitus retaining therapy (TRT), and it is designed to teach the patient to ignore the background ringing noise in the ear. In addition to counseling sessions, a white noise generator is used to create environmental sounds to override the tinnitus.

Tinnitus causing extreme feelings of depression, anxiety or suicide? Contact a mental health professional or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Can Tinnitus sound like clicking?

In most cases, no. Most tinnitus sounds like a ringing, hissing or buzzing sound. If you do hear a persistent clicking sound, it's worth investigating to find out where it is coming from.

For some people, the jarring motion of brisk walking can produce what is called a seismic effect which causes movement in the small bones or contractions in the muscles of the middle ear space. You can experiment to find out if this is Causes of Tinnitus the cause by walking slowly and smoothly to With so many people suffering from tinni- see if the clicking is present. Then, try walking tus, it is important to investigate what causes the quickly and with a lot of motion to see if you ringing sensation. While the underlying cause hear the clicking. You can also test for the seisof many cases of tinnitus is never discovered, mic effect by moving your head up and down there are some common causes which, in gen- quickly.

Meniere's disease eral, are known to aggravate the condition: If you do detect the seismic effect, it is likely Meniere’s disease isn’t directly connected to • Age: Around the age of 60, hearing sensitiv- nothing that indicates a serious medical condiity can start getting worse. Hearing loss associ- tion. However, if it is a constant annoyance, by tinnitus, but people with Meniere’s often experience it, at least temporarily. Meniere's disease is an inner ear disease that typically only affects one ear. This disease can cause pressure or pain • Cold Laser Therapy in the ear, severe cases of dizziness or vertigo and If You Have • Kinesiology Tape a ringing or roaring tinnitus. While Meniere’s Never Been To A • Cupping Therapy Chiropractor Before, isn’t fully understood, it appears that several re• Immune Boosting Protocals We Have Very Gentle lief options for tinnitus can also help with this • Instrument Assisted Soft Techniques To Ease disease. Patients are often advised to reduce Tissue Mobilization Your Mind!

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How Older Adults Can Combat Loneliness And Social Isolation Through Exercise (NAPS)—When discussing health, people typically think of physical health—their weight, strength, mobility, and potential health issues they are facing. However, when looking at overall well-being, it’s important to think beyond the physical and focus on mental health as well.

This is especially true for older Americans, as many are tackling physical and mental health issues alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 11 million people ages 65 and older are living alone and are at risk for loneliness or social isolation. These issues can impact a person’s mental and physical health significantly, leading to high blood pressure and disease, as well as depression. In fact, according to a Harvard Health study, “loneliness has an equivalent risk factor to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, shortening one’s life span by eight years.”

Social isolation can also make it harder for people to take control of their health as they do not have a network to support and motivate them to remain socially or physically active. Activities that not only make people healthier but also allow them to connect with others can help those at risk for social isolation and improve health and well-being. SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading community fitness program designed specifically for older adults, has seen the power of socialization combined with fitness, firsthand.

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Reducing Your Risk Of Heart Attack (NAPS)—While death from heart attack is highest during the winter holidays, you can protect heart health with diet, exercise and taking prescribed medication.

exercise plan and take medicines as prescribed.

About 20 percent of heart attack survivors over the age of 45 will have another heart attack within five years of their first.

“Making lifestyle changes can be difficult,” adds Osborne. “Many of my patients use mobile apps that provide education and electronic reminders to help stay focused on how to protect their heart health and minimize risks.”

One such app is My Cardiac Coach, a free and easy-to-use mobile app developed by the American Heart Association that empowers people to take control of their heart health using interactive tools to learn about their condition, track medications and closely monitor any changes.

surgery “was a big wake-up call” to take his health seriously and protect his heart health.

Roulston, now 84, relied on in-person resources through a cardiac care program following his bypass surgery, but said mobile tools such as My Cardiac Coach can provide the support, as well as access to medical information, that proved so crucial as he made significant lifestyle changes.

“It’s just another tool to help you make a lifestyle change,” said Roulston, who, with his wife, funded the Lex and Eileen Roulston Lifestyle Change Initiative and Lee County Support Network for Survivors and Caregivers to provide a local support network to people in Lee County, Fla. “Having the tools to support you makes it a lot easier to make changes, especially as you face challenges.”

The Problem Juggling all the extra pressures of a busy holiday schedule can wreak havoc on your healthy habits, but it’s one of the most dangerous times to lower your guard. Research shows deaths from heart attacks peak during December and January.

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Topical Marijuana

by Stephen Schleicher, MD. Now that marijuana has finally entered the legalization stage (state-wise, that is), I found an article that discusses the topical use of this substance of interest. The piece begins: Medical marijuana. You can smoke it, you can eat it, you can vape it, you can infuse it. And you can rub it on. Four conditions are discussed: 1) Acne. One study documented inhibition of oil production by skin cells that promote acne.

The study was done in a test tube. Doesn’t mean too much.

2) Antibiotic resistant bacteria. A 2008 study demonstrated that active ingredients in pot have antibacterial properties. Whatever……

3) Arthritis. An Israeli study found that arthritis patients reported reduced pain and increased function when applying a cream made from cannabis (the active ingredient in pot).

Now this is promising.

4) Open wounds. To quote from the article: Anecdotal accounts of the use of topical ex-

tracts from the cannabis plant being used on open wounds date back to antiquity. In modern times, cannabinoid therapies have demonstrated efficacy as analgesic agents in both pharmaceutical and botanical formats. I’m not convinced.

An expert in the field, Robert Dellavalle, Professor of Dermatology at the Colorado School of Medicine and co-author of The Role of Cannabinoids in Dermatology, states that research on marijuana’s effect on the skin is still in an early stage. “What we know is that there are two receptors for cannabinoids in the skin.

What we don’t know is what the more than 100 active ingredients in cannabis do when they interact with those receptors,” So, stay tuned. Especially since our archaic legal system and attorney general still classify pot in the same category as heroin. I can hear him now: “lock that girl up, she’s wearing marijuana eye cream”.

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Do You Know Someone In A Car Accident?

by John Degenhart, DC It is that time of the year again. Slippery roads will increase the incidents of car accidents. So if you or somebody you knows is in a car accident this winter, this article will be valuable to you.

The average American will be in 6 car accidents during their life-time. The average scenario is to go to the hospital, x-rays show no fractures, and you are given pain medication. If the neck and back pain persists, you are then referred by your family doctor to a physical therapist. They stretch and strengthen your muscles, but one valuable component is being missed.

A car accident will misalign the bones in your spine. It can cause headaches, dizziness, and pain in lower back, sciatica, and back spasms. The medication tried to give you relief from the pain, but only a chiropractor can gently get your spine back into place.

Just to inform you, you don’t need a referral from a doctor to see a chiropractor after a car accident. The sooner you come in after a car accident the better. If you wait a few months, the car insurance probably won’t cover it. But you can get x-rays, adjustments, and therapies to help your body regain its pre-accident status. All covered by your car insurance.

It is such a joy when someone says, “I should have come here first after my car accident. You are correcting the real cause of my pain. While the meds covered it up and the exercising made my pain worse”.

Some people who break arms and legs come to see us six months after the accident once their cast comes off. They still will be covered because there was an active trail of care. If you were involved even in a minor accident, still get checked to make sure you are okay. You pay into your car insurance for so many years, get evaluated by a chiropractor to make sure a problem doesn’t fester and become an even bigger problem if it is left uncorrected.

Remember, drive slower, leave earlier, use your seatbelt, and clean all snow and ice off all your windshield. Get good tires and leave a shovel and sand in your car if you get stuck. Safe traveling!

Stealer Of Sight

by Melissa M. DeBello, OD, Hazleton Eye Specialists Approximately 1.8 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) according to the CDC. ARMD is the number one cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. This condition is most prevalent in Caucasians and has a strong association with cigarette smoking, older age, genetics, and poor diet.

Symptoms of macular degeneration are not evident in the early stages of the disease, which makes comprehensive dilated eye exams critical for early detection. As the disease advances, visual symptoms may include: blurring of vision, distortion of straight lines, changes in color perception, and dark spots or missing areas in central vision. People with advanced ARMD often complain of not being able to see people’s faces due to the loss of central vision. They will also require more light and magnification to read comfortably and find no improvement with standard overthe-counter reading glasses. It is recommended that these patients see an eye care provider

specializing in low vision to help them with their visual needs.

There is both a dry and a wet form of this disease, with dry being more common.

In this type, the retina accumulates waste products called drusen, which can ultimately lead to tissue atrophy over time. Patients diagnosed with dry ARMD are advised to stop smoking and to consume a variety of green, leafy vegetables. Additionally, they might be recommended ocular vitamins by an eye care professional. Wet ARMD, in contrast, occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow into the retina, break, and bleed. If caught in early stages, a retina specialist can manage wet ARMD via ocular injections and/or laser treatments. Dry ARMD can convert to wet ARMD, which is why patients must be closely monitored by an eye care professional for progression of the disease.

While there is currently no treatment to fully repair the retina after the effects of ARMD, magnification devices can help to

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Your local eye care specialist can aid in acquiring these devices and can also screen for ARMD. For you sight's sake, do not hesitate to give them a call.

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